Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 February 1919 — OBITUARY OF MRS. E. E. SMITH [ARTICLE]

OBITUARY OF MRS. E. E. SMITH

Catherine Schricker Smith, the eldest daughter of Christian and Magdalena Schricker, was born at North Judson, Indiana, Sept. 24, 1876, and departed this life at her home on East Harrison street, Rensselaer, Ind., Jan. 28, 1919, at the age of 42 years, four months and four days. . All her young life was spent in North Judson, and it was there she received a beautiful Christian training, being reared in the Lutheran church, the faith of her devoted father and mother. While still a young woman she entered into the activities of life, meeting every obstacle and disappointment with great courage, selfconfidence and a never-failing smile. These virtues, coupled with a sweet spirit of Christian sympathy and helpfulness, she leaves as a benediction and priceless heritage to all. who mourn her loss. California, after which she came to Chicago, and there met and married Edward E. Smith, Sept. 24, 1908. They moved to this city three years ago last spring, and it was here that she united with the M. E. church, which proved such a blessing to her in the time of her affliction. She I'eaves surviving, a husband, two step-sons, father and mother, two brothers and one sister, besides other relatives and a host of friends.