Mary Egger 1845-1922

EGGER, WILLIE, REED

Posted By: Lynnea Dickinson (email)
Date: 6/27/2023 at 06:37:50

Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Wednesday evening, Aug 9, 1922

MRS. W.J. EGGER DIES AT HOME IN BUFFALO, IA.
Grief Over Death of Her Son in May a Contributory Cause.

Grief over the death of her son, William J Egger, on May 12, 1922, resulted in the demise of Mrs. Mary Egger at her home in Buffalo at 8:40 Tuesday evening. She was 77 years of age and was the wife of Matthias Egger, who survives. Mrs. Egger, whose maiden name was Miss Mary Willie, was born in Switzerland, April 10, 1845, and came to America with her parents when she was six months old, the family settling in Davenport. In 1863 she was united in marriage to Matthias Egger in Davenport, the couple removing to Buffalo 12 years later. They celebrated their Golden wedding anniversary in 1913. Mrs. Egger was a member of the St. Peter's Catholic church of Buffalo and of the Altar and Rosary Society. Loved by all, she was visited by every friend coming from Davenport to Buffalo, and many stories are told of her hospitality. Surviving besides her husband, who is 83 years of age, are one daughter, Mrs. Ray Reed of Libertyville, Ia, and five sons, P.A. and L.G. Egger of Bettendorf, H.J. and A.M. Egger of Davenport, and E.A. Egger of Buffalo.

The funeral will be held Friday morning from the home, with services at St. Peter's church at 9 o'clock, at which hour a solemn requiem high mass will be celebrated. Interment will be made in St. Peter's cemetery, Buffalo.