Obituary Record

Collein, Catherine Dorn  -  January 30, 1894

Death of Mrs. Leopold Dorn.

At her home at Grand Plain, Claiborne Station, Catherine Collein, wife of the late Leopold Dorn, died on Tuesday morning, January 30, from pneumonia. Physicians from Bay St. Louis and New Orleans were at her bedside but their skill and the best of care proved unsuccessful. The deceased was born at Tiefenthal, Rheinphaiz, Germany, 51 years ago and when in America resided in New Orleans until 11 years ago when she moved with her family to the place of her death. The funeral took place at 1 o'clock Wednesday noon.

Mrs. Dorn was a woman of many good qualities and a more kind, good hearted and industrious person could not be found. This lady was well and favorably know and the news of her death has and will cause many a tear to be shed.

Source: Sea Coast Echo 02/03/1894

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