contributor: Richard LaBrosse

Oconto Falls 
1938  

-Funeral services for Mrs. Etta May Sterlin Borgan, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Temple, were held at the O'Neill funeral home on Thursday morning at ten, the Rev. David Johnson of the Methodist Episcopal church officiating. Mrs. Benson Schaub sang two numbers, "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Jesus Lover of My Soul."

She passed away at her home in Milwaukee on Monday, and the remains were brought to O'Neills Wednesday night. Pallbearers were Chas. Smith, Irvin Boldt, Yarwood Matravers, Jas. Volk, John Temple and Charles Wilson.

Mrs. Brogan was born on May 19, 1869 in Oconto Falls. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ruby Brandrup of Milwaukee and Mrs. Mercy Lovatt of Merna, Wyoming. The latter could not be here for the rites. Other survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Charles Smith and Mrs. Irvin Boldt, both of Milwaukee, two brothers, Alvin Temple of Oconto Falls and John Andrews of Tacoma, Washington, two grand children and two great grandchildren.

Besides the daughters and the sisters, a niece, Mrs. Virginia Wetzel and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilson of Milwaukee were at the funeral.

Mrs. Brogan had many friends in this vicinity where she grew to womanhood. All are united in extending sincere sympathy to the bereaved family.