Rev. Elmo F. Randolph officiated at the last rites for Mrs. G. E. Crosley, 86, which were held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Seventh Day Baptist church, Milton. Kenneth A. Babcock sang two selections and Miss Betty Daland presided at the organ.
Burial was in Milton cemetery, pallbearers being Victor H. Hurley, George H. Hurley, Russell W. Burdick, Elston E. Shaw, Allison L. Burdick and William D. Burdick.
Mrs. Lurana B. Crosley, widow of the late Dr. G. E. Crosley of Milton, passed away, Monday, Sept. 9, at Bellevue Place, Batavia, Ill., where she has been a patient for the past year.
Mrs. Lurana Adaline Burdick Crosley, daughter of Russell Dighton and Luransa Champlin Burdick, was born near Freeborn, Minn., August 20, 1871. She lived there with her parents and brothers until 1882, when they moved to Milton for the express purpose of giving the children educational opportunities. Subsequently she graduated from Milton College, receiving her A.B. degree in 1894.
On May 13, 1897, she was married to George E. Crosley, and together they started his medical practice in Algonquin, Ill. In 1899, they moved to Albion, Wis., where the doctor practiced until 1909, when they moved to Milton.
Both Dr. and Mrs. Crosley were well known in this section, where he was active in medical circles. Mrs. Crosley was active in women's clubs, working in the local group, and serving in Wisconsin First District, Federation of Women's Clubs, as recording secretary several years, and president from 1920 - 1922.
Mrs. Crosley was a faithful member of the Seventh Day Baptist Church of Milton, and acted as editor of the 'Woman's Work' of the denominational paper for 19 years. She was a member of art groups and historical societies. She served on the board of the Rock county society, and a life member of the State Historical society. Many were her interests and activities.
Surviving are three sisters-in-law, several nephews, nieces, cousins, girls she mothered, and a host of friends.
