Published as it appeared on April 12, 1921, in the Corvallis Gazette-Times, Page 1, Column 3.
Aged Resident Passes—Mrs. Melissa Henkle, who would have celebrated her 70th birthday anniversary had she lived until the 21st of the month, passed away very suddenly yesterday afternoon at her home, 526 north Fourth street. Mrs. Henkle was apparently in the best of health yesterday morning and her sudden demise came as a surprise and shock to her. (She) was born in Oregon, had spent practically all of her life in this state and during the past 13 years had made her home in Corvallis. She is survived by three sons and two daughters, S. S. Henkle of Corvallis, John of Portland, James of Grass Valley, Mrs. Anna Spangler of Clatskanie, and Mrs. Minnie Brackett of The Dalles. All of the children are expected here for the funeral and until their arrival no arrangements for the service will be made.
Published as it appeared on April 13, 1921, in the Corvallis Gazette-Times, Page 3, Column 4.
Funeral Thursday—The funeral of the late Mrs. Melissa Henkle will be held from Bovee’s funeral parlors at 10 o’clock tomorrow, Thursday morning. Rev. George H. Parkinson, of the M. E. church, will officiate and burial will be in Newton cemetery. Mrs. Henkle passed away suddenly Monday evening at her north Fourth street home, after an illness of only a few hours, her death resulting from heart failure and complicated trouble.
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Editor’s note: Mrs. Henkle’s first name was Melissie, which can be confirmed on her death certificate and on the name etched into her gravestone. She was born April 21, 1857, the daughter of John Fiechter, a German immigrant, and Cynthia Newton.