Eliza Knoke, daughter of George and Catharine Gear, was born at Fostoria, Ohio, May 18, 1852, and departed this life August 25, 1903, aged 51 years, 3 months and 7 days.

She had been ailing for some time, but was able to be up and superintend her household duties until the Friday before her death. She suffered much, but endured her affliction with patience, and, while she dreaded the hour of departure, however when it did come she calmly submitted, and her life went out beautiful as the setting sun.

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Was married to C. F. Knoke October 17, 1872. To this union were born four children, two of which have preceded her to the better world. She united with the M. E. church in early life.

In 1874 with her husband moved to their late home in Putnam county, identifying herself with the U. B. church at Oakdale, where she had been an active member and in whose fellowship she continued till death. Was an active member of the Ladies' Aid society, and was the church organist ever since Oakdale church had an organ.

She leaves a husband, two children, two grandchildren, one brother and many relatives and friends to mourn her departure.

Funeral services were held at their home, south of town, August 27th, and were conducted by Rev. George W. Foltz, assisted by Rev. J. Kirk, after which her remains were taken to the East Belmore cemetery for interment.