REPUBLICAN POST

April 27, 1916

 

PASSING OF PIONEER

 

            Mrs. Martin Wallace died Sunday evening, April 23, at the residence of her son, John Wallace, north of the city, at the age of eighty-eight years, four months and three days, after an illness of two weeks due to old age.

            Mary Fitzsimmons was born in Ireland December 20, 1827, and emigrated to America at an early age and settled in Coberg, Canada.  In 1854 she was united in marriage to Martin Wallace and they came to Waupaca in March, 1867.  For many years they resided on the old homestead, now the residence of John Wallace, where this aged pioneer spent her last days and enjoyed all the comforts that loved ones could furnish.  Seven children were born to them, of whom three sons survive.  They are, John, who resides north of this city, Martin Wallace of Marion and William Wallace of Great Falls, Mont.  One son Daniel and two daughters Mary Ann and Julia Elizabeth died when young.  One daughter, Catherine, married Matt Wiesen of Scandinavia and died several years ago leaving a son Elic Wiesen of Sheridan and two daughters, Mrs. J.C. McCall of this city and Mrs. J.H. Whittington of Marshfield.  Other grandchildren are William Wallace, who resides near this city, and George Wallace and Mrs. Emil Krieser of Marion.

            The funeral was held Wednesday morning at ten o’clock from St. Mary’s church in this city, Rev. Father Mortell officiating.  Interment was in Lakeside cemetery beside the remains of her husband, Martin Wallace.