Olive Reed Vail

This was part of my own family tree file, so I didn't note which paper it was from, most likely the Stronghurst Graphic

Olive Reed was born in Olena, Dec.24, 1885 and departed this life May 2, 1916, aged 31 years, 4 months and 3 days. She united in marriage in Macomb on July 6, 1906 with Mr. Harry Vail and two children were born to them: Charles Austin and Agnes Effie. The deceased is also survived by her mother, Mrs. J.P.Long; five sisters, Mrs. Pearl Wetterling, Mrs. Maud Burrell, Mrs. May Watson, Mrs. Effie Scott, and Mrs. Julia Long; two brothers-John Long and Mr. Roy Reed of Galesburg. She connected with the M.E.Church eight years ago. Although a patient sufferer, she clung to life with tenacity of youth. Funeral services were conducted at the Olena M.E.Church with burial in the North Cemetery (Olena Cemetery).