Christine Kramer Krauthammer (1851-1924)

Christine Kramer Krauthammer (1851-1924)
(Mrs. John Krauthammer)

The following July 24, 1924, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 1, column 6:

DIES VERY SUDDENLY

Mrs. John Krauthammer, who formerly resided at Sherburnville, but for some time past has lived at Grant Park, died very suddenly Sunday. She was visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gust Hamman* and was in her usual health. She was taken suddenly ill and passed away before any help could be summoned.

She was well known to our people, having lived in this community for so many years. She was the mother of Mrs. Llewellyn Smith of Lowell. Funeral services were held yesterday. Obituary next week.

* NOTE -- The last name of thte people Mrs. Krauthammer was visiting at the time of her death was spelled three different ways in this article and the one below: Hamman, Hamann, Hammann.

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This July 31, 1924, Lowell Tribune obituary appeared on page 1, column 4:

WELL KNOWN WOMAN DIES SUDDENLY SUNDAY

This community received a severe shock on last Sunday, when it was learned that Mrs. John Krauthammer, of Grant Park, had suddenly passed away at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Hamann*. While it was known that Mrs. Krauthammer was not in the best of health, none were prepared to hear of her death. She was in her usual health on Sunday and went to visit at the Hammann* home after attending church in the morning. She was taken suddenly ill and died before medical aid could arrive.

Christine Kramer was born November 24, 1851, in Koeulugshnegee, Pendsburg, Germany. She grew to womanhood in her native land and in 1876 was united in marriage to John Krauthammer. About three years later they decided to seek their fortune in the new world, and came to Yellowhead township, where they lived on a farm for many years. By hard work and strict attention to business, the accumulated a considerable amount of this world's goods, and about twelve years ago decided to retire. They purchased a fine home in Grant Park, where they have since lived. The deceased was a devoted member of St. Peter's Evangelical church and was held in highest esteem by all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Llewellyn Smith, of Lowell, and five grandchildren.

Funeral services were held from the Evangelical church on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. E. Mayer officiating, and were attended by a large number of relatives and friends. The many floral offerings spoke of the high esteem in which she was held. Burial was at Union Corners cemetery. -- Grant Park Anchor

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