Sierra County Obituaries

Katherine Scheffer

Submitted by Brad Sharpe

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Mountain Messenger � 10/01/1898, Pg. 2

DIED � SCHEFFER � At Forest City, September 20th, 1898, Katherine 
Scheffer, wife of George Scheffer and daughter of L. L. Kelleghan, a native 
of California, aged about 22 years. 

Pg. 3 � Death of Mrs. Kate Scheffer -  After many months of suffering, Mrs. 
Kate Scheffer passed away this (Friday) morning at her Forest home, 
surrounded by the members of her family. Before the illness occurred which 
resulted in her death, the deceased was a stout, robust woman, full of health, 
and light hearted and happy, but suffering and disease so reduced her that 
when she last visited Downieville she was but a shadow of he former self. 
Mrs. Scheffer was a woman who made friends with whomever she came in 
contact. She was of a kind hearted disposition, and was always animated 
with a desire to make others happy. Her loss will be deeply regretted by all. 
She was born at Howland Flat about 22 years ago, and when quite young 
moved with her parents to Forest. She was married at Nevada City on July 
5th, 1897 to George Scheffer of Forest. Besides her husband, a father and 
several sisters are left to mourn her loss. . As we go to press no arrangements 
have been made for the funeral. It will probably take place at Forest on Sunday.

Mountain Messenger � 10/08/1898, Pg. 3

Laid to Rest � The last sad rites were performed over the remains of Mrs. 
Kate Scheffer at Forest last Sunday afternoon, and, despite the inclemency of 
the weather, the funeral was one of the largest held in Forest in many years. 
Several from Downieville attended, while many came from Alleghany to testify to 
the high esteem in which the deceased was held. The funeral services were 
performed by Father Dermody, who preached a touching sermon over the remains.