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GRANDMA PUGH DIES AT THE AGE OF 81 YEARS
Christine Held was born in Strathberg, Germany, June 24, 1845, and departed
this life March 31, at the age of 81 years, 9 months and 7 days, after a
lingering illness. She was bedfast for the last eight months.
She came to this country at the age of 4 years and has resided here since.
She was united in marriage to David Pugh June 7, 1863. To this union ten
children were born, three of whom with the husband preceded her to the Great
Beyond. Mr. Pugh having passed away March 9, 1900, Eliza Jane and Leona
Frances died at a tender age; David died at the age of 31 years.
Those who survive are John S. of Cutler, Charles W., George A. and Perry
of Vergennes; Mrs. Catherine Becker of Pinckneyville; Mrs. Allie Schimpf
of Vergennes; Vallee Pugh, who remained in the home; 26 grandchildren and
19 great grandchildren.
She was baptized in the Lutheran church in Germany, when she was an infant
and has always been a loving and faithful believer in the church.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the family residence,
conducted by Rev. A. Friz of this city.
Interment in the Green Brier cemetery.
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