Keller - Mary Thomas
Source: Crawfordsville Journal 5 May 1916 p 3
Mary Thomas Keller, daughter of George V. and Julia R. Thomas was born near Wallace, Sept 3, 1867 died at Indianapolis May 3, 1916. She was married to Thomas Keller Dec 28 1903. Of her father's family of 8 children, only two are now living, Joseph and John. Janie, George, an inf. brother, Sarah and Amanda, also the father and mother have all preceded her to their home eternal. Mary was an energetic, studious girl. She loved school work and has always taken much interest in all movement for educational advancement. Since her marr. she and her husband have happily resided at their home a short distance north of Wallace, Ind. Although in continuous ill health in late years, Mary was always cheerful and happy. She assumed her responsibilities and cares of homekeepign with pleasure and love, regardless of her incessant affliction. though she is absent, the memory of her sunny life will forever abide. By her optimistic nature she won a wide circle of friends, who will always remember her in the highest esteem, she was a good, generous and helpful neighbor. She was kind to all; she was loved by all. Her absence will be deeply felt by all who knew her. The loss of her two sisters, so recently was a severe blow to Mary. Her grief seemed unbearable and since their sad departure her health has been gradually declining. Every possible step was taken to restore health, but she continue to grow more frail. A short time ago she was taken to the Fletchers Sanitarium at Indianapolis, with hopes of her recovery, but all efforts were futile. Again the Great Reaper came and plucked another flower to be transplanted in the fields Elysian. Thus within less than 5 months the Death Angel has thrice visited this family and claimed three loving sisters: Sarah, Amanda and Mary. SHe leaves her husband, two brothers, six nieces and five nephews who are sadly bereft by their loss of this devoted wife, loving sister and affection aunt. Many other relatives and numerous friends join in deepest sympathy for anthe bereaved family. Fun. serv. were conducted by Rev. Corenlius Airhart at the Christian Church at Wallace, Ind. May 5, 1916. Their choir sang the following nubmers, Rock of Ages, Beautiful Isle of Somewhere, He Knows it all, and Sweet Bye and Bye. A very large number of sorrowing friends attended these last solemn rites. Many flowers were given in loving memory of this dear one. After funeral serv. the flower-laden casket was tenderly conveyed to the same white funeral carriage that had so lately borne her two precious sisters. Interm. was made in Wolf Creek Cem, where the trio of loving sisters, who so quickly have passed away, now lie side by side in their last earthly abode. . - transcribed by kbz
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal May 3, 1916
Wallace -- Mrs. Mary KELLER, about 40, wife of Thomas Keller of this place, died at Fletcher's sanitarium at Indianapolis today at noon where she had been taken for treatment some time ago when she suffered a nervous breakdown. She is survived by her husband but no children. Her body will be returned here for burial. - transcribed by kbz
Source: Crawfordsville Review Thursday May 4, 1916
Wallace May 3 -- Mrs. Mary KELLER wife of Thomas Keller died at the Fletcher Sanitorium in Indianapolis today at 12 o’clock. She had been taken to the sanitarium about a week ago for treatment following a nervous breakdown, which developed into brain fever causing death. Mrs. Keller has been ill since last December when her two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Hopkins and Miss Mandy Thomas both died within a week of each other of pneumonia. It was sorrow over their death that caused the nervous trouble that brought on brain fever. Mrs. Keller was 48 and was born and rasied in this neighborhood. She is survived by her husband and two brothers, John Thomas of Cayuga, Indiana and Joseph Thomas of Wallace. The body will be brought back home for burial but no funeral arrangements have yet been made. - transcribed by kbz