Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/472 Surname: Triggs ------------------------- BIGE TRIGGS DEAD After a long spell of sickness and suffering Bige Triggs was called to his home beyond on Friday noon October 9, 1908. Deceased was born in Lucas Co. in February 1856. He moved to this county [Palo Alto County] in 1889 and has resided here since. He leaves to mourn his loss besides four brothers and two sisters, nine children, four boys and five girls, all of whom are at home. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church Saturday afternoon, Rev. C. M. Taylor officiating. The interment was made in Silver Lake Cemetery. The pall bearers were Messrs. McDonald, Steenson, Nolan, Witmer, Treat, and Kessel. Deceased was well known to every one in this community and was respected by all. He was an exemplary citizen and lived a life governed by his interpretation of the Golden Rule. He was a member in good standing of the M. E. church and was a beneficiary member of the Homesteaders. His sickness dates back to early spring when he was stricken with paralysis. Since that time he had been unable to work and all knew that his time on earth was short at the best. His suffering during the last two weeks was intense and death cam as a relief to the wounded body. Again did the awful fiat, "Dust Thou Art and to Dust Thou shall return," go forth, and who shall say but what it is glorious transition of the mortal to the immortal the step over the chasm of sorrow and tears into the blissful abode from whence no traveler returns. The Chronicle extends its sympathy to the bereaved relatives and friends.