Mille Lacs County

Obituaries

Mrs Wm Purr (Jennie/Jane)
Newspaper: Mille Lacs County Times, September 23, 1920; front page.
Submitters Name: carolyn_drews@yahoo.com

"Prominent Foreston Lady Passes Away after Long Illness of Heart Trouble"
Mrs Wm Purr died at her home, in Foreston on Sept 20th, from heart disease. She had suffered a long time with trouble of the heart, and her advanced years finally the trouble to result fatally. The deceased was 80 years of age, and had resided in this county for the past 40 years. She is survived by her husband, and two sons by a former marriage, Joe and Merritt Kniffen, of Cook, MN.

The funeral was held at Foreston, Wednesday afternoon, at the M.E. Church and a large concourse of friends followed the remains to their last resting place in the Milo Cemetery. Rev. A. J. Oliver, of Milaca, conducted the funeral services.

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