Emma Olive Powell Whitcomb

contributor:  Ron Renquin

Oconto County Reporter
6 March 1919

MRS. P. WHITCOMB DEAD 
Passed Away Friday After Several Months' Illness

Mrs. Percy Whitcomb answered her final summons last Friday, death occurring at her home in the town of Pensaukee, after having been ill for several months with cancer. She passed away at the age of 44 years, 8 months and 7 days.

Her husband and eight children are left to mourn the loss of a devoted wife and mother. Her father, George Powell, of Abrams also survives.

The funeral was held Monday afternoon from the M. E. Church at Brookside, Rev. E. W. Wright officiating, with burial in Brookside cemetery. Donald MacQueen of Oconto was called to prepare the body for burial.

Note: Mrs. P. Whitcomb was born Emma Olive Powell , daughter of George Powell and Mary Farley- died Feb. 29, 1919.- Gloria Olson


BACK TO THE OCONTO COUNTY OBIT PAGE