This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KarinKing45 Surnames: Elzey, Garretson, Curless Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/4361/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Decatur Daily Democrat Adams County, Indiana Friday, Feb. 10, 1911 INTO DEATH SLEEP Mrs. Rachel Elzey Entered After an Illness of Several Years at EARLY HOUR TODAY Made Her Home With Her Sister - Funeral Will be Held Sunday In the death of Mrs. Rachel G. Elzey, this city loses another of its well known residents. She was called to her reward this morning at about 5 o'clock after an illness dating back several years. She was the wife of the late William Elzey, and resided on a farm southeast of thie city till the death of the husband about three years ago. For nearly two years she has been afflicted with a complication of diseases, her most serious ailment being heart trouble of an organic nature, and cancer of the liver, and together with her advanced age of seventy-five years, made her chances for recovery very doubtful, and for several weeks it could be plainly seen that she could survive but a short time. Since the death of her husband, she has been making her home with her sister, Mrs. Sarah Elzey, on Jackson street, where she has been cared for during her illness. She was a lady of many good qualities, beloved by all, and her death will be sadly felt, and her presence missed by tho! se with whom she has been associated for so many years. She leaves to mourn her loss two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Elzey of this city and Mrs. John Curless of Utah, and a brother, Isaac Garretson, also of Utah. The funeral services will be held at 1:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the United Brethren Church and interment will be made at the Maplewood 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.