Markham, Moretta Lenora (Wheeler) - Died 1919

MARKHAM, WHEELER

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 1/8/2025 at 11:25:13

Source: Cresco Plain Dealer May 30, 1919, P2 C3

OBITUARY.
Markham.
Moretta Lenora Wheeler, eldest daughter of Daniel and Anna Wheeler, was born in Decorah, Iowa, Aug. 24, 1854, and while in her childhood she came with her parents to Cresco where she grew to womanhood. She was united in marriage to William J. Markham May 24, 1882, and passed away May 23, 1919, aged 64 years and nine months.
She was a faithful member of the Baptist church, always doing good whenever she could. She leaves to mourn their loss, her husband, William J. Markham, two adopted children, and three brothers, A. C. and D. A. Wheeler of Cresco, and James S. of Bemidji, Minn.
Funeral services conducted at the residence by Rev. J. A. Pettit, Baptist pastor. Burial at New Oregon cemetery.

Card of Thanks.
We wish to express our thanks to the friends for their kindness during our troubles.
William J. Markham.
Wheeler Bros.

Transcriber’s Note: Her gravestone shows she was born in 1855 which does not agree with the above.

New Oregon Cemetery
 

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