Myrtle Irene Paxton 1905-1911

PAXTON

Posted By: Beverly Gerdts (email)
Date: 1/1/2025 at 14:43:31

The Wapello Republican, Columbus Junction, IA
Thursday, April 6, 1911
Page 3

Myrtle Irene, the youngest daughter of James Paxton died last Thursday after an illness of one week. She was sick with measles which was followed by pneumonia. She was in the best of health before her death. Myrtle Irene was born to James and Lenora Paxton, July 3, 1905; died March 23, 1911, aged 5 years, 7 months and 20 days. The mother passed to the great beyond February 17, 1909. She is survived by her father, three sisters and two brothers and a number of other relatives. The funeral services were held from the home Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock conducted by Rev. H. E. Butler and burial was made in the Creighton cemetery.