Perrin, Mary A. (1848-1946)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1946 Sep 19 p. 1

Birth date: 1848 Aug 14

text of obituary:

FUNERAL SERVICES AT WELLMAN, IA., FOR 98 YEAR-OLD PIONEER

Wellman, Iowa. — Mary A. Perrin, who came to this community at the age of five, passed away recently at the age of 98 at her home in Daytonville. Funeral services were conducted on August 27 at the Wellman Mennonite church with Rev. W. S. Guengerich officiating.

Mrs. Perrin enjoyed working in her garden and was in fairly good health until eight weeks ago, when stricken with complications of old age. She was born August 14, 1848, in Henry county, Ill.

Survivors include three children, 53 grandchildren, 116 great-grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. Six children preceded her in death.