Mary Florence Sieber

Mary Florence, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Seiber, was born January 18, 1901, and died at the home of her parents, 6 miles southwest of Hennessey, January 4, 1912, after undergoing a surgical operation for appendicitis.

Florence, as she was called by her schoolmates, had been in poor health for some time but for her affliction with much patience and fortitude, and always had a kind word and pleasant smile for all. Florence will be greatly missed by schoolmates and her many friends and especially will she be missed by her parents, who done everything possible that love and money could do to relieve her suffering and stay the grim reaper, but the spirit of their loved one slipped out from the pain – racked body into God's brighter world, leaving a home desolate.

Funeral services were held at the home Friday afternoon, Elder J. W. Duff officiating, speaking impressively from Psalms 42. The services were very beautiful, every detail manifesting the devotion of schoolmates and friends toward the departed, and the respect and sympathy entertained for the parents. Young friends from the Sunday school where little Florence had attended conducted the song service, and six girlfriends of about her own age served as pallbearers, each placing a beautiful floral wreath on the casket at the grave, in the Hennessey Cemetery, as a mute tribute of their love and respect.

Little Florence leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn her demise, and may God's blessings ever attend the sorrowing ones.