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SCHRADER, Christine

Source: Lafayette Sunday Times Sun Feb 4, 1906 p 5

Mrs. Christine Schrader departed this life last Friday morning at the home of her son, John J. Neiderberger, 1205 Brown Street.  Two weeks before her death she fell at her home in Delphi and broke her hip.  After the accident she was brought to this city to the home of her son and since that time, on account of her advanced age, she being 77 years old, she failed rapidly.  Deceased was born in Alsace, France and came to the United States when she was 21 years old.  In 1850, in this city she was married to Charles Neiderberger who died four years later.  A few years later she married Joseph Schrader who died 13 years ago.  Mrs. Schrader was a resident of Delphi for many years and was there held in the highest esteem.  She was possessed of many splendid qualities and her character was admired by all who knew her. She was a member of the Catholic Church and was devoted to her religion.  She leaves the following children: John J. Neiderberger of this city; Mrs. Catherine Englert of Crown Point and Nicholas Scrader of Delphi.  She was a sister of Mrs. Catherine Schultz and Mrs. Margaret Betzler of this city and Jacob Hess of Attica.  The following grandchildren survive: William Neiderberger of this city; Annie Englert of Crown Point and Magdalene Schrader of Delphi.  The remains were taken to Delphi yesterday will occur tomorrow morning at 9 o’clock.   --kbz

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