MARTENS, Johanna Maria Sophia (Albrecht) 1846-1912

MARTENS, ALBRECHT, REIFSTECK, BARRS, BARTHEL

Posted By: SGF
Date: 3/19/2003 at 00:12:42

Mrs. Chas Martens died Tuesday evening at her home in this city aged 66 years. Funeral from the Lutheran church tomorrow at 1:30.
- source: Postville Review 7/12/1912

Mrs. Johanna Maria Sophia Martens, nee Albrecht, was born in Salchow, Germany, April 18, 1846, and died at her home in Postville, at nine o'clock Tuesday evening, July 9, 1912 aged [illegible] years, two months and 21 days. In 1868 she was marred to Carl Martens, To this union were born 16 childred, but six of whom are living. Deceased came to America in 1884 settling near Postville. Two years ago she suffered a paralytic stoke that rendered her speechless, since which time she patiently endured her afflictions till the Master called her home to rest. She is survived by her husband, three sons -- Carl, William and Fred: three daughters -- Mrs. Reifsteck, Mrs. Barrs and Mrs. Barthel; two brothers, two sisters, grandchildren and many friends, and may God comfort them. The funeral was held from the Lutheran church last Saturday afternoon, Rev. R. Kuehne officiating. Interment in the Postville cemetery.
source: Postville Review 7/19/1912