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MRS. HENRY DOERR DIED
Ironton Semi- Weekly Register May 2, 1916

Submitted by Brenda Rambacher Slone

Henry C. Doerr's wife was Phoebe J. Stapleton
**** Typed the way it appeared in the paper, many misspellings********

Mrs. Henry Doerr aged 54, One of the best known ladies of the South Side passed away at her home on Fourth street and Ellison avenue this morning at 10:30 o'clock after an illness of some time, due to pneumonia. Mrs. Ellison had been critically ill for several days, and her family
were at her bedside when the last summons came.


Mrs. Doerr had been for many years a resident of Ironton and was a faithful member of the Pine Street M.E. church in which she took an active part. She was universally respected and loved by all who her and the news of her passing was heard with regret by the South Side residents today.
Besides her husband she is survived by the following children, Mrs. Charles Beam of Ashland, Ky. Mrs. T.C. Murry of Cincinnati, Carl Doerr of Fort Worth, Texas and Mrs. Edward Rambacher, Mrs. H. H. Keys and Mrs. Charles Ruggles of Ironton.

The funeral which will be under the direction of Bingaman & Jones has not yet been arranged for, but will be announced later.

May ?, 1916
Pneumonia Claimed Mrs. Henry Doerr Monday


As a terrible shock came the news Monday of the death of Mrs. Henry Doerr, age 54, of Fourth and Ellison avenue, and one of the most prominent and best known residents of the city.

Pneumonia was the cause of the death and the decedent battled bravely and well against the ravages of the dread disease but all that medical science could do was unable to stay the inevitable. Gently and peacefully she closed her eyes at about 10:30 o'clock Monday morning for her long journey down the Valley of Shadows unto peace eternal. She had resided in the Southside for many years and her every acquaintance was a friend. She was a devoted member of Pine Street M.E. church and was ever active in church affairs.


The funeral arrangements are in charge of Bingaman and Jones and will be announced later. Besides her husband she is survived by the following children: Mrs. Chas. Beam of Ashland, Ky. Mrs. T.C. Murry of Cincinnati, Carl Doerr, of Ft. Worth, Tex., and Mrs. Edward Rambacher, Mrs. H.H. Keys and Mrs. Chas. Ruggles of Ironton.

Paid Tribute to Mrs. Doerr

Rev. Thomas of Pine Street M.E. church, paid a high tribute of respect to Mrs. Henry Doerr, one of the South Side's most prominent ladies, who was laid to rest Thursday, after funeral services at the Pine Street church. The services were attended by the Ladies Bible Class of the church, of which the deceased was a member. Interment in Woodland cemetery, under direction of Bingaman and Jones.

The floral tributes were profuse and the church was crowded with friends and relatives of the deceased.

Friday May 5, 1916
TO ATTEND FUNERAL

All members of the Ladies Bible class are requested to meet at the home of Miss Cynthia Stewart Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock to attend the funeral of Mrs. Henry Doerr to be held at Pine Street M.E. church at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.

The ladies will attend as an organization, the deceased a most excellent lady, having been a member of this class.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

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