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Submitted: 1/12/16 • Approved: 1/12/16 • Last Updated: 3/17/18 • R96367-G0-S3
CONFIRMED BURIAL: INFORMATION FROM DEATH RECORD OR OBIT:
Died Feb. 5, 1909, in Haskell Home Fire.
OBIT:
FEB. 12, 1909, BATTLE CREEK DAILY MOON
ALL IN ONE CASKET
The Unidentified Remains From The Haskell Home Ruins Were Buried This Afternoon
The few charred remains, which consisted all that were found of the three little victims who lost their lives lives a week ago this morning in the fire which destroyed the Haskell Home were this afternoon consigned to their last resting place in the Haskell Home burying ground following some simple services. Because of the doubt to which of the little children were represented in these gruesome relics, the remains were all placed in a small casket, which was provided by the brothers of Lena McKelvey and buried in the same place. At some future date a suitable monument will be erected over the grave in memory represented in these gruesome relics, Lena McKelvey. Memorial services will be held at the Sanatarium Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
"NOTE"
Memorial Stone in photo was Erected in 1989 by the families of Villa Dell (Tefft) Collins May 17, 1859 - Oct. 6, 1905 and Dr. Lyman Henry Feb. 26, 1817 - Oct. 29, 1904.
Contributed on 1/12/16 by mi_tombstones
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