Death
In 1937 Ida Conquest died at her home, 320 East 72nd Street, Manhattan (New York). She was 61 years old.
Her funeral was conducted from St. James Episcopal Church, Madison Avenue and 71st Street. Her husband was in Europe and did not attend the service. A daughter, Gigiotta Bertelli, was the only member of the immediate family present.
Conquest was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx.
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