Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 August 1904 — MRS. J. F. McCOLLY DIES. [ARTICLE]

MRS. J. F. McCOLLY DIES.

Mrs Sarelda McColly, wife of John F. McColly, died at her home on Oak atreet last Friday at 4:30 p. m., after an extended illness from what was thought to be cancer of the stomach, aged 49 years, 4 months and 26 days. Deceased’s maiden name was Cox, and she was born in Hardin county, Ohio, March 3, 1855. She was twice married, her first husband, Willis McColly—a brother of Jno. F.—accidentally shooting and killing himself some ten years ago. She leaves four children by her first marriage. She was married to John F. McColly, March 25, 1896. No children were born of this union. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon, from the residence, Rev. J. M. Elam conducting the services, and it was one of the largest funerals ever held in Rensselaer. The burial was made in Weston cemetery, and was in charge of the Rebekah and Milroy Circle lodges, of which deceased was a promiment member. Many handsome floral offerings were in evidence.