Obituary. Died, at Olathe, Kansas, Jan. 23d, of pneumonia, Mrs. W. Gras, aged 59 years, 6 months and 29 days. The funeral services were held at the family residence on Poplar street, on Friday afternoon; services conducted by Rev. Bishop. Mrs. Gras was born at Beuren, Germany, in 1829, and was married to J.G. Gras in 1851. coming to this country with her husband four years ago. After stopping a short time in Philadelphia, they located near Edgerton, and two years ago came to Olathe, where they have since made their home. She leaves a husband and five grown children four boys and one girl. All were present at her death, except the eldest son. who is living in Philadelphia. The family return their sincerest thanks to kind neighbors and friends, I for their assistance and compassion in the dark hours of their bereavement.
 
Olathe Mirror
January 31, 1889
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