Mrs. GERTRUDE MEIER PINGEL passed away at the Harlan hospital Monday, July 27, 1926, aged 66 years and seven months.

Funeral services were held at the Lutheran Church at Shelby today (Thursday) at 2 o'clock p.m.

Gertrude Meier was born in Germany and came to America with her parents in 1867.

She married Peter J. Pingel, November 7, 1877. To this union fifteen children were born, all but one survives her. Mrs. Pingel was one of the pioneer women of Shelby County. Their home being in Fairview Township, where she spent the greater part of her life. She was an ideal wife and mother, a kind neighbor and friend. Her home was the scene of many happy gatherings of neighbors during the pioneer days. Mrs. Pingel was a lady whom all loved for her many good qualities - a real mother to all. In her death the family has lost a good wife and mother, the neighbors a kind friend.