KAPFERER Miss Metta, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert KAPFERER, died at 2:45 o'clock this afternoon, of peritonitis, after an illness of but a few days. This was taken from the Beacon News, Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois on January 24, 1899. ********* KAPFERER Metta, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert KAPFERER, of 445 New York street, died at 2:35 Tuesday afternoon, aged 20 years, of peritonitis, after an illness of only four days. The bereaved parents and family have the sympathy of the community in their affliction, as the deceased was a most beautiful and excellent young lady, beloved by all who knew her. She is dead, but the memory of her beautiful and lovely character will live forever in the hearts of her many friends and acquaintances. She leaves her parents and four sisters, Misses Anna, Maude, Olive and Bessie to mourn her loss. The funeral will be held from the First M. E. church Thursday afternoon at 2:30, interment at Spring Lake cemetery. This was taken from the Beacon News, Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois on January 25, 1899. Contributed by: J. Holmes on 17 Feb 2000 Return to Kane County pages using the "BACK" button on your browser.