Hancock County Historical Society
Carthage, IllinoisObit 12
Page 55Florence Luella, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Yetter, was born May 3, 1880; died, at her home one mile west of Ft. Green, May 28, 1904, after a painful illness of only a few days of typhoid fever. Her age was 24 years, 25 days. Florence was one of the few of whom it may be said -- there is none like her, always a loving and an obedient child. During her childhood she was a regular attendant at Sunday school and at church. As she grew to womanhood, health began to fail and she was compelled to content herself by studying the word of God at home. It was during Rev. Bloomer's ministry that Florence fully consecrated herself to God and united with the M. E. Church at Ft. Green. Few there be who have lived more faithful followers of the "Meek and Lowly Jesus."
Although a constant sufferer for about eight years, during which time, it is well known that every effort within human power, was made to alleviate pain and restore her to health, but all in vain. The Master had need of her "over there." She bore her suffering with grace commendable to her true, pure christian character, and often remarked she was ready at any time to accept the summons from on high.
Being deprived the privilege of entering into society, her whole life was centered upon the loved ones within her home. Of these there remain the fond father, the loving mother, and one sister, Mrs. Stanton Bullock, of Blandinsville, and one brother, Walter, at home, all of whom were with her and who gave her such tender care as few ever receive.
A beautiful life has gone out; a flower that was fairly budded on earth, has been plucked to be transplanted in the garden of heaven, there to bloom through all eternity.
Funeral service was held at Majorville, Sunday, May 29, at 11 o'clock. Rev. Rawson, pastor in charge, opened the service by scriptural reading. Rev. George H. Callihan, of Industry, offered a beautiful prayer, full of pathetic pleading for divine comfort to the sorrowing friends. Rev. Dr. Holmes, of Rosetta, Ill., a former pastor and a very close friend of the family, delivered a touching discourse from a favorite text of the deceased, found in Psalms 23:4 -- "Yey tho' I walk thro' the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me." A select choir composed of Miss Emma Callihan, Mrs. Gertrude Brown, Linn Callihan and Royal Brandon sang some beautiful favorite hymns. Miss Minnie Seibert organist. Six young lady associates, all in white, acted as floral bearers, while six young gentleman friends were pall bearers. Their names are as follows: Misses Clara Seibert, Lennie Geddes, May. . . . . . . . .
