Lena Ann Swartz, was born in York County, PA., June 24, 1844. In 1884 she with her family moved to Enterprise Township, Reno County, Kansas. In 1898 her husband, George W. Detter, died since which time she has lived in Nickerson, where she died last Friday, August 14, 1908. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 15, at the Methodist church, conducted by her pastor, Rev. C. E. Wood, and attended by a large number of old friends and acquaintances. Mrs. Detter united with the church in early life and was an earnest Christian until the day of her death. She was respected and loved by all who knew her. Six children survive her, W. E. Detter, Mrs. B. F. Griffin, W. C. Detter, and C. O. Detter of Nickerson; G. H. Detter of Sylvia, and Mrs. J. A. Armstrong of Hutchinson.
Nickerson Argosy August 20, 1908
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