This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MargieRoopPearce Surnames: Peterson, Blossom, Whitman Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/3085/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams Co, IN; Tuesday, 18 March 1930 DEATH CALLS DECATUR LADY Eliza Jane Peterson Dies This Morning at Home on Russel Street Mrs. Eliza Jane Peterson, 79, wife of Sylvester Peterson, and prominent Decatur lady, died this morning at 6:20 o'clock at her home on Russel street. Death was due to a complication of diseases. Mrs. Peterson had been in ill health for the past few years and since Christmas had been an invalid, receiving constant care. She was a charter member of the W. C. T. U. of this city and until a few years ago was active in that organization. She was also a life-long member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Eliza Jane Blossom Peterson was born in Adams county, February 24, 1851, the daughter of Benjamin and Nancy Blossom, both deceased. Surviving are the husband, Sylvester Peterson, and the following children: Clay Peterson, at home; Mrs. Loretta Whitman of this city, Robert Peterson of Fort Wayne, Frank Peterson and Charles Peterson of this city. Eighteen grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren also survive. One brother, Frank Blossom, of Long Beach, California, also survives. Friends may view the remains at the home, 1004 Russel street, any time after this afternoon. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the home, and at 2 o'clock at the Methodist Episcopal church, with Rev. R. W. Stoakes, officiating. Burial will be made in the Decatur Cemetery. 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.