The final summons came to Mrs. Ries before the breaking of the new day and the spirit of another life was taken from this earth. At 2:10 O'clock this morning the call of the Angel of Death was heard, and there was an end; an end of a life that has been a constant joy and blessing to all who knew her, a light and help to all earthly friends.Death occurred at the Ries home, 417 East North St., where Mrs. Ries had lain near death's door since Thursday evening. She was stricken by cerebral hemorrhage about 6 P.M. Thursday, while returning from the fairground with her husband. She was immediately taken to her home, and every possible effort put forth to overcome the effects of the attack, which proved fatal. Mrs. Ries retained consciousness, and was able to converse with members of her family until 10:30 o'clock Thursday evening, when complete paralysis seized her and she became unconscious, remaining in this state until death brought relief this morning.
There is gloom and sorrow in the hearts where the friendship of this departed one held so much space, and a deep shadow is spread where before love and care mingled in happy relationship. A place, memorable for its loving kindness and helpfulness, has been vacant. Life to Mrs. Ries was dear, because she lived for others. Her heart was in her home, and her children were her constant pride. All other efforts of hers were given to cheerful, helpful consideration of those about her, endearing her to friends and neighbors who knew her noble Christian nature.
Dream not of noble service elsewhere wrought;
The simple duty that awaits thy hand
Is God's voice uttering a divine command;
Life's common deeds build all that saints have thought.Mary Catharine Gramlich was born in Hardin County, Ohio June 26, 1853, and was a daughter of John Frederick and Fredericka Gramlich. She was united in marriage to William C. Ries on November 11, 1880 and since their marriage they have resided most of the time in this city. At the time of her death, Mrs. Ries was 62 years, 2 months, and 2 days old.
Mrs. Ries was jolly and cheerful and a happy disposition at all times and a few minutes before she became unconscious Thursday night she told those gathered about her bedside to retire, as she would be all right and would not need their care.
She joined the Salem M.E. Church when a girl, but soon after her marriage became affiliated with the First Reformed Church, this city of which she has since been a devoted faithful member. She belonged to the Ladies Aid Society of the Church, and to the organized women's class, taught by Miss Flora Fisher.
When Mrs. Ries' condition became critical, her four daughters, three of whom reside in Chicago, and Miss Helen, who was visiting in that city was summoned. One daughter, Mrs. Margaret Cobb, was prevented from coming to this city, by the critical illness of her husband, W.W. Cobb, who is not expected to live. Two daughters, Miss Helen Ries and Mrs. Harriet Johnson, arrived in this city about 6 o'clock Friday evening; and Mrs. Alice Tucker arrived this morning after Mrs. Ries' death.
Surviving are: the husband William C. Ries; four daughters Mrs. Alice Tucker, Mrs. Margaret Cobb, Mrs. Harriet Johnson, all of Chicago, and Miss Helen Ries of this city; and one son, Edwin J. Ries of Kenton; two brothers Henry W. Gramlich and W.B. Gramlich, of Kenton; two sisters Mrs. Julia Bateson of Fayette, Ohio, and Mrs. Catherine Alt of Kenton.
The funeral will be conducted Monday to 2 P.M. at the late home, 417 East North Street, by John C. Paul, pastor of the First Reformed Church. Burial will be made at Grove Cemetery.
