The Carthage Republican
Carthage, Illinois
Wednesday
May 4, 1932
Page 5
Column 5 & 6One of the saddest cases of illness in this old town is that of Mrs. Mary Yetter who is dangerously ill with uremic poison at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Booz, where she was taken some weeks ago so as to have constant care. She has been under the care of two physicians for the past week and also all that her loving children, grandchildren, sisters, brothers and other friends and relatives can do is being done, but nothing seems to help much, but we all hope and pray for a change for the better soon.
The Carthage Republican
Carthage, Illinois
Wednesday
May 4, 1932
Page 5
Column 3DEATH OF MRS. YETTER
Mrs. Mary E. Yetter died at her home in Webster, May 2nd, aged 66 years.
The funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, at 2 p. m. at the Webster church with burial at Oak Grove.
The Carthage Republican
Carthage, Illinois
Wednesday
May 11, 1932
Page 3
Columns 3 & 4MRS. MARY YETTER LAID
TO REST LAST WEDNESDAYMary Elva Mosley, daughter of Virgil and Lizzie Mosley, was born at Oak Grove, Ill., Jan. 29th, 1866, and departed this life, May 2nd, 1932, at the aged of 66 years, 3 months and 3 days.
Her younger days were spent in the community of her birth, where she had many true friends and associates. In 1885, she was married to Mr. Eugene Brown. One child, a son, was born to this union. In a few short years the husband and father was called to the great beyond, and many years thereafter, the son, too, who had always been in poor health, was relieved of his suffering and taken to the Better Land to join those gone on before.
After many years of lonely widowhood, she was united in marriage to Martin Yetter, of Webster, on Oct. 16, 1890 and came to make her home in this community where she has since resided. To this union were born five children, two sons and three daughters. The oldest son, Bert, died in 1922. Those who remain to bear this sorrow of placing their dear mother in the tomb are Fred, who resides on the old home farm, one-half mile south of Webster; Mrs. Goldie Booz, at whose home she was cared for during her last illness, Mrs. Vernice Harmon and Mrs. Pearl Reed, all of this city. During her last illness she had the most tender care of all of her children, grandchildren, sisters and brother, and two physicians. But all was of no avail and after a few days, confined to her room, she gently fell asleep in Jesus. She was one of a family all of whom together with the parents, except two brothers and three sisters, have passed that "borne from which no traveler e'er returns." Those who remain are Mrs. Rosa Lane and Mrs. Lelia Long, of Carthage; Mrs. Lizzie Richardson, of Keokuk, Iowa; Martin Mosley, of Carthage, and Manford Mosley, of Anaheim, Calif. Her husband departed this life, May 25, 1917, since which time she has resided at the old home. Until a few years ago, when she purchased a home in Webster, where she has since lived with the loving companionship of her grandson, Rolland Kimbrough.
During her last illness she was taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Booz, so as to have more constant care. In her younger days she gave her heart to God and united with the Christian church of Oak Grove, where she held her membership and faith until her departure into the life eternal. She was a friend to all; a great lover of her home and children, and no one who needed a friend ever asked for her help in vain. Besides the five children there are two step sons, Will Yetter, of Wisconsin and Otis Yetter, of this city, whom she lovingly cared for as her own children and who in return loved her as a mother. There are also seven grandchildren all of whom were her general favorites and all gave their deepest love and devotion in return.
There are also many other friends who loved her with a deep abiding love and who sympathize with the loved children for they realize they have lost their best earthly friend. For mothes' devotion never wavers. Her love follows her child from its birth through youth and into the activities of life. Truly, no love like a mother's love ever was known.
Funeral services were held at the old home church on Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock conducted by the Rev. J. W. Porter, of Carthage. An immense crowd packed the church and grounds around it. Relatives and friends from far and near were there to share the last token of love and respect to one whom we all held dear. Rev. Porter spoke words of comfort from the text found in St. John 14:1, "Let not your heart be troubled." His sermon was very fine. A choir, composed of Clem Duffy, Arthur Spangler, Mrs. J. A. Beebe and Mrs. J. A. Robinson with Mrs. C. R. Callihan, organist, sang the old familiar songs, "Only Remembered" "The Christians" "Good Night", and the ladies sang a duet, "Mother Knows" after which the lovely casket which was weighted down with beautiful floral wreaths, was opened and all took their farewell of one whom every body loved, after which the remains were taken to Oak Grove cemetery where they were laid to rest by the side of loved ones gone on before. The pall bearers were six old friends, J. A. Beebe, W. C. Emmings, A. E. Shipman, S. B. Lenix, E. V. Lenix and R. H. Long.
Gone but not Forgotten. CHAT
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our deepest appreciation for all the help and sympathy from our dear friends and relatives during the illness and death of our dear mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Yetter
Mr. and Mrs. Burke Harmon
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Booz
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Reed
Rolland Kimbrough
