From Susan Gates Davis

 

The South Bend Tribune, Tuesday, December 11, 1917:
Mrs. John W. Stroup.
   Mrs. Effie Blanche Stroup, 29 years old, wife of John W. Stroup, 207 North Carlisle street, died to-day at 10 a.m. following a one year's illness.  Besides her husband, she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David I. Rupp, of this city; two children, Dorothy May and Pearl Elizabeth; and one brother, Clyde Rupp, of Walkerton.  The deceased was born in Marshall county, Sept. 23, 1888, and came to this city from Plymouth, Ind., 15 years ago.  Private funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. from the residence.  Burial will be in Highland cemetery.