Martens, Louise 1878 - 1909

MARTENS

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 9/1/2012 at 03:45:45

Postville Review, Fri., Jan. 15, 1909.
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Mrs. Louise Martens was born in Mehner, Germany, February 5, 1878, and died at her home northwest of Postville at 12 o'clock on Tuesday, January 5, 1909, aged 30 years and 11 months. In 1893 she came to America and took up her residence near this city. She was married to Carl Martens, March 11, 1897. To this union were born two boys and one girl. About four weeks ago she was stricken with a nervous affliction, and her condition became more serious with each succeeding day. Physicians advised that she be taken to a hospital and the plans for her removal were made, but on the day set for her going the Great Physician called and took her to his heavenly home where pain and sorrow she will know no more forever. She is survived by her husband, three children, father and mother. The funeral was held from the Lutheran church at 12:30 o'clock Friday afternoon, Jan. 9, 1909, Rev. Kuehne officiating. Interment in the Postville cemetery.

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Submitter is not related.

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