| Obit For | Hodge, Laura (Ireland) (Setzer) |
|---|---|
| Headline | Mrs. Laura Hodge Dead |
| Text | Again the death angel has recorded the passing of another good wife, daughter, sister and citizen and sad hearts prevail, for they are never ready for the awful occasion when it comes.
Mrs. Laura Hodges died July 1, 1920, at her home near Marionville, of a cancerous tumor, aged 46 years, 6 months and 16 days. She was born near Cassville, Dec. 15, 1876, and was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Ireland old and respected citizens. The mother died March 13, 1919. In 1894, she and G. F. Setzer were married and he died in 1907, Aug. 11, 1909, she and Lee C. Hodges were married. At the age of 14 years, she was converted at Corinth Baptist Church south of this city and she later united with Shiloh Baptist Church near her home. She leaves her husband, father, brother and two sisters and a host of friends to mourn her passing. Two sisters having proceeded her to the glory land. Funeral services were conducted at the late home by Rev. Eaton of Mt. Vernon. The remains were shipped to this city on the 3rd and conveyed to the Baptist Church, where Rev. J. T. Brattin conducted services, after which the remains were interred in Oak Hill Cemetery. |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | Cassville Democrat |
| Date | July 10, 1920 |
| Death Cert Link | https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1920/1920_00025805.PDF |
| Resource | State Historical Society of MO Microfilm |
| Submitted by | Donna Cooper |
