Eva E. Saam (Mrs. Thomas)

SAAM

Posted By: Diana Henry Diedrich (email)
Date: 2/18/2007 at 09:40:54

The Grim Destroyer Takes Three

Mrs. Thos. Saam

Not unexpected was the passing last Thursday of Mrs. Thos. Saam, whose demise had been awaited for several days. She had been ailing with an incurable disease, palsy, for over a year and death finally came was a welcome relief. No higher compliment can be paid to woman than to say she was a good mother, and this Mrs. Thos. Saam certainly was in the highest and holiest sense; in addition to all her other virtues.

Mrs. Eva Elizabeth Saam was born in Neulussheim, Germany, February 22, 1852. She came to the U.S. in 1870 and was married to Thos. Saam in 1871. Of the six children born to this union, all are living. Katie and Will, Lansing; Theodore, Council Bluffs, Karl, Dubuque; John, Eveleth, Minn., and Selma of Minneapolis.

Since January, 1876, she has resided in Lansing and died June 23, 1921 at the age of 69 yrs. 4 mo. and 1 day. Her husband preceded her in death in 1900.

For over fifty years she has been an active member of the Presbyterian church and Ladies Aid Society of Lansing, Iowa.

The funeral Saturday from her late home to the Presbyterian church was very largely attended. Rev. Kegel officiated and preached in both German and English. Burial took place in the family lot in Oak Hill cemetery.
Allamakee County Newspaper, June 1921