The  Shelbyville  Daily  Democrat
May 6, 1907
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Mrs. Theresa Slusser Dead.
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Aged Lady Died This Morning --
Was Native of Germany
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          After an illness of two months,  Mrs. Theresa Slusser  died this morning at 2:50 o'clock at her home, 216 west Broadway.  Her death was due to an attack of la grippe from which she has been suffering recently.  She was aged seventy-three years, eleven months and six days.
          Theresa Slusser,  nee  Hulsman,  was born May 31, 1833, at Borringhausen, Amt Damme, Groszherzogthun, Oldenburg, Germany.  She came to this country in 1851 and was married to  Peter Slusser  in 1857.  He died in 1894.  Three children survive her.  These are  Louis A.,  John F.  and  Rose M. Slusser.
          The funeral services will be held at the St. Joseph's Catholic church Wednesday morning at ten o'clock.  Those wishing to view the remains may call at the residence Tuesday afternoon or on Wednesday morning until eight-thirty.  Interment will be in the St. Vincent's cemetery in charge of D. B. Wilson & Son.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

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