The above certificate cites the death of Mary R. D. Denny, who was born Adelia DeGan. She married Joseph Denny in 1844. Adelia 'Mary' DeGan Denny died 5 March 1905 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan. She died at the age of 74, of erysipelas, which is caused by an A streptococcus bacteria, it is also known as cellulitis. A contributory cause was listed as senile debility. Adelia DeGan was the daughter of Amable-Seraphim DeGanne and Adelaide Ducharme Tetreau. The informant for the certificate was Mrs. W. L. Berry, who was Adelia's daughter, Harriette 'Hattie' Denny, who married Willard Berry.
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