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Obituary:
- Obituary of Lottie Kester [Minkle Bower], newspaper unknown; photocopy supplied by Cathy Kissinger Powers, Dayton, OH.
"***LOTTIE KESTER, daughter of Arnold Kester, was born in Erie County, NY 3 Nov 1848 and departed this life Feb 15, 1923, aged 75y-3m-12d.
She came to Ohio with her parents early in life. She was united in marriage to John H. Minkle 3 Jul 1867. To this union was born one daughter, Nellie Ivanillia. The father, Mr. Minkle departed this life 14 Nov 1870. In the year 1891 Mrs. Minkle was united again in marriage to Mr. M.C. Bowers. She united with the M.E. Church about 40 years ago, but changed her relationship to the Christian church about one year ago of which she was a member.
She was a kind mother, always tried to discharge her duties that belong to motherhood. She bore her afflictions with great patience. She has been in ill health for six years but one week ago she became very ill and last Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. her spirit took a flight back to God who gave it. She leaves to mourn their loss, one daughter, Mrs. W. E. Stafford, residing here in New Carlisle; one grandson, Grant Stafford of Dayton; one great grand-daughter; one brother Marion [Myron] Kester of New Carlisle, and many friends.
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Morris C. Bower, son of Jacob F. and Nancy Bower, was born in Adams County, PA, 3 Mar 1853, and departed this life 21 Feb 1923, aged 69y-11m-18d.
He was united in marriage with Charlotte Minkle, 10 Dec 1891, and she passed into the Great Beyond six days previous to his death.
About a year ago, he with his wife, became members of the Christian Church.
The only surviving members of his immediate family are a sister, Mrs. Ella McMillan of Indianapolis, Ind., two nieces and two nephews. A sister Mrs. Sarah Strouse preceded him in death 13 May 1913.
He was a kind and devoted husband and an obliging friend and neighbor and will be greatly missed by his many friends.
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Some day all doubt and mystery
Will be made clear;
The threatening clouds which we see
Will disappear.
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Some day what seems a punishment
And brings us pain,
Will prove to be Gods' blessing sent
For every gain.
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Some day our weary feet will rest
In sweet content.
And we will know how we were blest
By what was sent.
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And looking back with clearer eyes
O'er life's short span,
Will see with wondering, glad surprise
God's perfect plan.
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And knowing that the path he went
Was God's own way,
We'll understand His wise intent
Some day, some day.
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1846 - 1923 (76 years)
