McMAINS, Grace - Putnam

Waveland item - Miss Grace McMains, aged 35, died Saturday after a two weeks' illness of membranous croup, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Frank McClain, 3 miles south of here. She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. McClain, Mrs. Hannan of Indianapolis and Mrs. Collings of Waveland, and one brother, Jesse McMains, also of this place The funeral took place Monday at the home of Mrs. McClain, conducted by Rev. Airhart of Roachdale. Interment at Mt. Moriah Cemetery.

Grace McMains, youngest daughter of James and Sarah McMains, was b. on Dec. 18, 1875. After an illness of about 10 days, she departed this life, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Frank McCLAIN on Nov 19, 1911 aged 35 years 11 months and one day. Grace's was a kind, affectionate disposition; always glad when she could be doing something for someone, and always with a welcome smile for neighbor or family friend. In a laud (sic) where flowers always bloom and where life's storms and troubles never come she will be to welcome those left behind and to meet those gone before. Fun. serv. were held at the home on Mon morning at 11 by Rev. Cornelius Airhart. Interment at Mt. Moriah.    --- transcribed by kbz