Emily (Allen) Leek (1811-1882) Obituary

Ogle County Democrat, Mount Morris, IL

Thursday, March 17, 1887

p.3, col. 2

Mrs. Ebberts, of Oregon, was called to the Mount on Saturday, on account of the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Leek. Mrs. L. resides with her son, Mr. Lewis Leek, of Lincoln Township.

(Later in the same column)

Mrs. Emily Leek died last Tuesday evening. For years she has been a bedfast invalid. Funeral services will be held today at the Brethren Church at 10 o'clock. Mrs. Leek was a sister of Aaron Q. and Isaac H. Allen, both but a few years deceased.

Contributed by Peg Allen Arnold

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