Obituary: Mrs. Katherine Bringham died at her home in Colfax Township [Dallas County, IA] Sunday, September 10, 1899, aged 58 years, 7 months and 22 days.
Katherine Tice was born at Booneville, Jefferson County, NY on January 18, 1841. She was a sister of D.N. Manson and John Tice, and of Mrs. B.F. Rolston, Mrs. Asher Lyon and Mrs. Mary Colton, all of whom live in Dallas County. Her first husband was named Palmer and by this union she has two children living; Milton Palmer, now living in California, and Mrs. Snorf living near Redfield. Mabel Palmer (my great aunt, birth name Fanny Mabel Mutchler), an adopted daughter, is still at home. Her second husband, John Bringham, remains to mourn her loss. The deceased became a member of the M.E. church at the age of fourteen years and has lived a faithful christian life, beloved by all who knew her. The funeral was held at Colfax M.E. Chapel on Monday morning, Septeber 11,[1899] conducted by Rev. McCurdy.