Edith May Grooms was born in Monroe County, Iowa, November 27, 1877, and departed this life December 25, 1931, at the Good Samaritan hospital, Kearney, Nebraska, after a short illness.

She came with her parents to this vicinity in 1885 and has resided here since.

She was converted and united with the Congregational church early in life.

In 1897 she was united in marriage to Charles H. Brasch. To this union was born six children. One having preceded her in death.

She leaves to mourn her departure, her husband, Charles H. Brasch, three sons, Clarence, Martin and John all of this place. Two daughters, Mrs. Clarence Ragsdale also of Farnam and Mrs. Lewis Timm of Eustis, her mother, Mrs. Martha Grooms, one brother and four sisters all residing in Idaho, also numerous other relatives and a host of friends.

The Farnam Echo, Vol. 51, No. 17, Pg. 1, Col. 4, Dec. 30, 1931