Mrs. Lidia Schisler, wife of Samuel Schisler residing about three miles southwest of Astoria, was found dead in bed by the members of her family at about 6:30 Sunday morning. Mrs. Schisler had been in poor health for sometime, suffering with dropsy. Her death, however, was unexpected.
Members of the family were up with her at two o’clock. They had no cause to be alarmed about her condition, as she was resting as well as usual.
The deceased was aged 52 years. Her maiden name was Ebbert. She was united in marriage to Samuel Schisler Sept. 16, 1885. To them were born eleven children, ten of whom survive, namely: John of Marietta, Mrs. Etta Geiman of Astoria township, Mrs. Alma Wickert of Summum, Ray in service, Clarence, Della, Bessie, Orpha and Paul, all at home.
Besides her husband and children she leaves to mourn her untimely death three brothers, Joseph Ebbert of Astoria, William Ebbert of McPherson, Kansas and Samuel Ebbert of Bushnell, also one sister, Mrs. Rebecca Klepenger, of Convey, Kansas.
She was a member of the Church of the Brethren. Funeral services wre held at the home at 2:30 o’clock today. Burial in the South Fulton cemetery.
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