http://www.wico.net/~zacho/obitsB.htm Parke County Indiana posted by Karen Zach zacho@wico.net ?? as to paper -- newspaper clipping-- Catherine Hepler, the grand old lady so well and favorably known was b. in Davis Co NC May 1, 1824 died at her home naer Yeddo Aug 24, 1912 age 88Y3M27D. She was united in marr. to Felix BOWERS in her native state in 1847. To this union was b 3 dau: Mrs. Delphia Myers (dec. wife of Eli); Mrs. Mary Zackmire wife of John and Mrs. Thomas Zackmire wife of Thomas Zackmire (sic) all of Ft. Co. She emigrated with her husband to Ft. Co in in 1859. She became a member of the Lutheran church at the age of 16 and lived an exemplary Christian life until her death which was caused by a fall, breaking one of the femur bones. Dec. was truly a great and noble lady, if nobility and greatness is measured by kind, deeds paticence, unselfishness, humility, generosity, courtesy and sincerity; for I will say without fear of contradiction that this noble lady possessed all of these vitures. I have written many death accounts and obituaries but in summing the qualities of these scores of people I find none in my opinion that deserve greater praise than this noble woman, whom it seems was almost faultless. Aunt Kate never sought notority but was contented to live an humble patient Christian life, whose ever thought was for the good of humanity; she was never wrought for her own personal welfare, but through generosity she was always known to almost exceed her duty. We need not attedmpt to eulogize her life or character because all who knew her know that my eulogy would fall short of her merit. While Aunt Kate is gone her kind deeds and precious memories remain. If our lives are influenced by those with whom we associate and meet, then the subject of this sketch has wrought a positive and permanent good in the tide of human existence. Those who like the deceased could conscientiously face the world throughout their lives need not fear to meet their Pilot face to face "When they have crossed the bar." Ourprayer i sthat this ideal life may be an inspiration to all, that they may emulate it with a full assurance of a just reward. She leaves an aged and worthy husband; two daughters, 14 grandchildren, 22 gr. grandch; one sister and one aged brother, uncle Dave Hepler aged 92 together with a host of relatives & friends to mourn her departure, which has deprived them of a loving mother, sister and wife and grandmother and the community of a true friend. Funeral services were rendered at Wallace Lutheran church, conducted by Rev. Hunt after which the remains were interred in the cemetery adjoining, to await the ressurection of the just. We tender the bereaved family our sincere & heartfelt sorrow in this sad event. Fran akabana@cs.com