Mrs. Sarah A. Pursell, 7, widow of the late William J. Pursell, passed away Saturday at the home of her son, Ed Pursell at 906 West Center Street. She had been in failing health for some time.

Funeral services were held at Ellen Moore Methodist church Tuesday by her former pastor, Rev. W.E. Shaeffer, assisted by Rev. Ruth Martin. Burial was in Maple Hill cemetrery.

Sarah A. Shrum, daughter of John and Elizabeth Shrum, was born September 13th, 1862 near Belle Rive, the eldest of a large family.All preceded her in death.

She was married to Douglas Burgin in early life and to this union, one son Ross, was born. He died in childhood. Mr. Burgin preceded him.

In 1889 she was again united in marriage to Wm. J. Pursell and to this union three children were born, Edward, of Fairfield, who survives; Nellie, dying at the age of 12 years, also a baby girl, deceased.

Sarah was converted in young womanhood and joined the Long Prairie church, later moving her membership to the Ellen Moore Methodist church where she attended regularly until her health failed.

Mr. Pursell preceded her in death in 1923 and most of the time since, she made her home with her son, Ed.

Besides her son, Ed and wife, she leaves four grand children, Freda Warren of Redding, Calif., Wilburn Pursell of Rockford, Ill., Reta Stahl, of Flora, Ill., and Alta Dulaney of Flora; 7 great grandchildren, also 2 step-sons, P.O. Pursell and W.C. Pursell both of Calif., and one step-daughter, Erlie Carothers, of Ohio, whom she cared for as her own.

CARD OF THANKS
The family wishes to express their thannks to their neighbors
and friends for their kindness in this hour of bereavement.
THE FAMILY