This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: farwellwalter Surnames: Murphy, Stevenson, Stephenson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.fremont/7433/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THE FREMONT COUNTY HERALD. March 11, 1910. -- The body of Mrs. Eva J. Stevenson who died at her home in Bozeman, Mont., Wednesday, March 2, arrived in Hamburg Saturday night and was escorted to Sidney Sunday morning, where the funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church at 2:30 p.m., conducted by the pastor, Rev. C. A. Marshall, and the remains were laid to rest in Sidney cemetery. Eva Jane Murphy was born in Sidney April 15,1858. She grew to womanhood here, attending the public schools and preparing herself for the profession of teacher, which she followed for a number of years. When but a girl she became a member of the Baptist church at this place. Later she removed to Randolph where she engaged in the millinery business. There being no Baptist congregation at Randolph and being desirous of keeping in touch with christian work regardless of church affiliation, she placed her membership with the Methodist church. Miss Murphy was united in marriage August 5, 1903, to T. F. Stephenson (sic) of Bozeman, Mont., and went to live in her new home in the west where she continued to reside until claimed by death. Mr. Stephenson was a member of the Presbyterian church, and here again she recognized the importance of duty over that of creed and went with her husband to the church of his choice, remaining a faithful member to the end. She had been in poor health for a number of years though it was not until within a few days of her death that her condition was regarded as critical. Death was the culmination of an attack of Bright disease. Besides her husband she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Joseph Murphy; three brothers, M. W. and E. S. of Sidney, and A. D. of Essex; six nieces, a like number of nephews, together with numerous other relatives and host of friends. One brother, Joseph, and a sister, Josephine, preceded her to the tomb. One niece, Miss Ethel Murphy, who has made her home with deceased since the age of 7 years, mourns her loss almost as that of a mother. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.