Merced Sun Star [Merced, CA.]
March 8, 1937

AGED RESIDENT OF MERCED DIES

Mrs. Fannie Berkheimer, 69, a resident of Merced 17 years, died at her home 2-Thirteeth here Sunday night after a long illness.

She was born in Iowa. Her body will be transferred to Hamburg, IA., for burial by the Ivers and Alcorn funeral home.

Her husband C. A. Berkheimer, an employee of the Merced Cemetery district, survives her. Two sons, Toy Hicks of Stockton and Ralph Hicks of Missouri also survive. Mrs. Myrtle Harris of Iowa and Mrs. Kate Desmond of Merced, sisters survive. Mrs. Berkheimer leaves five brothers, William Baker of Utah, and Homer Baker, George Baker, John Baker and Lon Baker, all of Iowa.
 

Transcribed by Alma Stone