Rensselaer Standard, Volume 1, Number 6, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 July 1879 — OBITUARY. [ARTICLE]

OBITUARY.

Died, Monday morning last, Lucy, wife of Charles C. Starr, aged 36 years. Her death was not unexpected, having been un invalid for a number of years, during which time her life h«s been despaired of more than once. She had resided iu or near Rensselaer since early childhood, and had endeared herself to a large circle of friends, who mourn with her husband and kindred the loss of a truly good and noble woman. By her death the husband loses a kind and affectionate companion and society an esteemed and worthy member, one whose loss is irreparable. The funeral took place from the Christian church Tuesday afternoon, and was attended by a lmgo concourse of relatives and friends. Tho bereaved husband has the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in his hour of sore affliction.