This is the obituary for Harriet (Walzmuth) Shake. It reads:The Late Mrs. Harriet Shake. Rome, Jan 29 -- Mrs. Harriet Shake, aged 66, widow of Sebastian Shake, died Sunday at the home of her son, Michael Shake on the Wilbert farm in the Rome swamp. She suffered a severe cold last spring and had since been in failing health. She was born in Alsace, Germany coming to this country 50 years ago and settling in the town of Rome, where she had since resided. Here she married Mr. Shake his death taking place three years ago next month. Besides the son mentioned. she leaves the following sons and daughters: David, Joseph, Frank, and George Shake. Mrs. William Russi and Mrs. Lewis E. Austin, all of Rome. Also, one granddaughter, Mrs. Frank Hoffert living in West Leyden. |
