Mrs. Place is the last surviving member of her own family, her parents, brother and sister, having preceded her in death. She was a most devoted wife and loving mother. Mr. Place died November 16, 1875. Mrs. Place is survived by three children, Harry J. Place, Mrs. Frances M. Johnstone and Hattie Place. William Place, a son, died eleven years ago last June. There are several grandchildren; Anson Place, New Butler, Wis.; Mrs. James Christianson, Minneapolis; Miss Sadie Place, Chicago; Mess Ethel Place, Williamsport, Pa.; Mrs. Nelson Francis, Janesville; Royal Place, Racine and Fred Place, Green Bay. The great grandchildren include Lou Emerson Place and Howard William Place, Vincent, Ind.; Edith and Lottie Place, Green Bay; David and John Francis, Janesville.
Wholly devoted to her home, Mrs. Place devoted all her efforts to making the home life all that it should be. Beyond the environs of the home her gentle influence found its way to brighten other hearts. Ill health prevented her from being present at the golden wedding of her son. Harry J. Place, which was celebrated recently at the Place summer home.
The funeral will be held Friday afternoon from the family residence
at 2:30. Mrs. Henry Marin, first reader of the Christian Science church
reading the services. Interment will be made in Forest Home cemetery.
(buried in Woodlawn cemetery).
BACK
TO THE OCONTO COUNTY OBIT PAGE