Mrs. Phineas Palmer
d.Aug. 6, 1884

Nunda Herald 15 August 1884
DIED:- In Nunda , Ill. Aug 6, 1884 , an old resident of Nunda and Algonquin. She
was attacked with paralysis, a doctor sent for but
without avail. For years she has been waiting for the
final summons, and it was but the going out of the
light after the oil has been consumed.  She had been
living with her son-in-law A. A. Pettibone, for years.
The funeral was held at the house last week Friday,
and the remains were interred in the Crystal Lake
Cemetery beside those of her husband. Mr. & Mrs. P.
Palmer came to Ills. in 1843. Mrs. P. was born in
Mass. in 1800. Rev. J. W. Millard made some remarks at
the house before going to the grave.

Contributed by Mert Sarvay