Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 102, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 March 1919 — Obituary [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Obituary

The following obituary of Mrs. H. E. Kuirrie' was read at the funeral held at the Kurrle home Sunday afternoon: Edna Thompson Kurrie was born September 18, 1882, in Rensselaer, Indiana. She was the second daughter of Judge Simon P. Thompson and Susie May Foltz. She spent the early years of her life in Rensselaer attending the public school and graduated with-honors in 1901. Her . education was continued at NationalPark seminary, in Washington, but she soon returned, drawn home by love for her mother, who was in failing health. Later she attended Kenwood Institute, in Chicago. On December 5, 1909 she was married to Harry R. Kurrie. Three sons were 'born to them, Harry Jr., now 8 years old, Thompson, 5; and George, who proceeded his mother in death For several years she 'has been in. ill health, but wfte most uncomplaining in her suffering. She was absolutely unselfish and her devotion to her husband and children was beautiful. As a friend she was true and faithful, always giving pleasure, and always concerned in our joys and sorrows, always seeking those who were ill distress and sharing her abundance with those less fortunate. She was untiring iifc her work for the Red Cross and was affiliated with several chapters, both in Chicago and in Rensselaer. Edna was a beautiful Character and an inspiration for good to all who knew her, and in her death, we lose a most patient and devoted wife and mother, a loving sister and a friend who cannot be replaced. She leaves her husband, two sons, her mother and two brothers, Firman Thompson and Simon Thompson ‘of this city.

Edna Thompson Kurrie