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Colleetta Middendorf

Born in Quincy, United States on November 26, 1889.

Died in Quincy, United States on December 22, 1899.

The story

During a Christmas play at St Francis Parochial school, a gas light caused the place to go in flames. Eleven girls from the school sadly perished in the fire between 8-11 years. Teacher Helen Soebbing and several other teachers, Father Nicholas and Professor Mushold were sadly burned alive trying to save the other children.

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3 tributes have been left in memory of Colleetta Middendorf.

  • applescotch1

    Photo left in memory of Colleetta Middendorf

    So sad that could happen to any beautiful child like you. RIP

  • applescotch1

    Photo left in memory of Colleetta Middendorf

    So sad that could happen to any beautiful child like you. RIP

  • applescotch1

    Photo left in memory of Colleetta Middendorf

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