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Marie Louisa Egle nee Raible
1850 - 1902
Mrs. Louisa Egle, aged 51 years, died
For many years Mrs.
Meinhardt was a practical nurse, long before Watertown had St. Mary's Hospital
and before the hospital would be staffed with trained nurses. Her services were
constantly in demand, and faithfully and well did she attend the sick and
needy.
Daughter of George and Nanette Egle. George died less than two weeks after Mary
Louise.
Born in Buchau, Wurttenberg.
She was well known to
many, having lived in the city in childhood, and then returning to the city
seven years before her death.
She was much beloved by
her many friends who, during her long illness, shared their sincere sympathy.
Her funeral was at St.
Henry’s and burial was in the parish
cemetery.
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