DORA MAY Wright Tritch
    Dora May Wright, daughter of Elbridge and Martha Ann Wright, was born Nov. 2, 1863, and departed this life Dec. 28, 1916, aged 52 years, one month and 26 days. The deceased was united in marriage to John Tritch, Sept. 21, 1882, whom with five children, four sons-Elmer, Daniel, James, and Weir-and one daughter, Mrs. Logan Parker; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Marlon of Ottawa, Kansas, Monroe of Fort Wayne, and one sister, Mrs. Frank Gettings, of Metz, IN, and a large circle of relatives and friends remain to mourn their loss.
    The deceased was born in Salem township Steuben county, Indiana, where she has lived the greater part of her life. In the funeral service, which was held at the home, /rev. Humfreys, of Angola, brought the message from our Saviour's parting words to His disciples, St. John 14:4 teaching the beautiful lesson, that as Jesus gave His life in service and self-sacrifice, so Dora ministered, not only in the home to which she was so devoted, to husband and to children, whom she loved so tenderly but also to neighbors, who so often turned to her, were never disappointed. No matter what burdens and sorrows life was bringing to her, she met them with a cheery smile, and in response to their appeal for sympathy or assistance, always gave her very best. And this dear Saviour whow gave his life in ministry, knoweth our hearts, and our every day lives of truth, purity and faithfulness, that we can trust Him in life or death , and although with breaking hearts and falling tears, we look up into the face of our Heavenly Father and commit all to His care, knowing His love for us, and that He never makes a mistake. At the close of the service, loving hearts followed her to the cemetery near her girlhood home, where she was tenderly laid to rest.
    Thus cometh life's sunset to Dora May Tritch, devoted wife, loving mother, and faithful friend.
 
This is from the 1st page of the Steuben Republican, Angola, Indiana, January 10, 1917.

Submitted By: Loretta Tritch House
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