Lillie E. (LaPrairie) Lavey (1872 - 1925)

Born 1 Mar 1872 in Wisconsin, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Frank Robert Lavey — married 1895 in Wisconsin, United States

Died 19 May 1925 at age 53 in York, Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

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Biography

Lillie E. LaPrairie was born in 1872.

Points to Ponder - middle name E - might have been Elizabeth after her Father's Mother - Elizabeth Amel.

She was the daughter of Nelson D. LaPrairie and Cornelia L. Schell.

1895 - MARRIAGE - to Frank Robert Lavey (in 1897 Lillie's sister, Ruby marries John Lavey, brother of Frank - 2 sisters marry 2 brothers)

RECORDS FOUND FOR 5 CHILDREN -

1903 - Birth of Douglas Blair Lavey - no other information found.

1925 - DEATH of Lillie E. LaPrairie Lavey, age 53, York, Clark County, Wisconsin, USA.

Interment with a Headstone in Windfall Cemetery, Granton, Clark County, Wisconsin, USA.

PLOT # - not listed

1955 - Death of spouse, Frank Robert Lavey, age 83, Arpin, Wood County, Wisconsin, USA.

OBITUARY -

South Romadka: Mrs. Frank Lavey passed away at her home about 4 o’clock last Tuesday afternoon, after a lingering illness of about 2 years. Those who knew her, knew her as a true friend, always ready to lend assistance in sickness and trouble and no one knowing her could help but appreciate her kind and free hearted disposition, generous spirit, cheerfulness and good nature.

The sincere sympathy of the entire community is extended to the family in their great sorrow and bereavement.

The funeral services were held in the Windfall Church, Rev. Mallory officiating.

Interment was made at the Windfall Cemetery.

The pall bearers were Orin Montgomery, Fred Tyler, Gus Bergeman, John Pietenpol, Albert Davis and Price Lee.

The relatives from away were: Mrs. Jen Coughlin, Mr. and Mrs. August Wickersheim and Mrs. John Lavey and daughter Genevieve of Chilton, and Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Rausmussen of Marshfield.

Neillsville Press; May 28 1925

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HEADSTONE AND BURIAL INFORMATION - Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/121741616/lillie-e-lavey: accessed 24 September 2023), memorial page for Lillie E LaPrairie Lavey (1 Mar 1872–19 May 1925), Find a Grave Memorial ID 121741616, citing Windfall Cemetery, Granton, Clark County, Wisconsin, USA; Maintained by Kimmie (contributor 47263661).