Sherman, Ida Mae (Eston) 1855-1931

SHERMAN, EASTON, HAGENSICK, PARKER, PHILLIPS, STRUNK, PETERS

Posted By: Bart Hamlett (email)
Date: 1/14/2016 at 20:37:09

Ida Easton, daughter of Lorenzo Easton and his wife, Juliet Easton, was born in McHenry County, Illinois, on the ninth day of December, 1855. When this little daughter was less than a year old, the family moved to Iowa and settled near Strawberry Point. From that time until eight years ago, when she moved to Edgewood she has been actively connected with farm interests.

On Feb. 20, 1876 Ida Easton and George Sherman were united in marriage. They began their life together on the farm now know as the Henry Heyer farm south and east of Strawberry Point. The next spring they moved to the old Russell farm near Quaker Mills. as so often happened at that period in the development of Iowa, ague affected Mrs Sherman so badly they were obliged to move away from the river bottom land.

In 1877 they moved to Kansas and settled near Bull City, now know as Alton. Here their first child Willie, was born on Sept. 20, 1877. His life was but a short span of 11 months. H. Ernest was also born during their residence in Kansas. Farming in that state was such uncertain business in those early days that Mr. and Mrs. Sherman decided to return to Iowa. The trip back was made in true pioneer style, in a covered wagon.

From 1881 to 1883 they lived in Hardin county, near Iowa Falls. There a son, Ivan was born, also a daughter, Myrtle Alice was added to the family circle.

In the fall of 1883 they moved back to Lodomillo Township, bought a 5 acre tract of land and lived in a log cabin.

This was the nucleus of the large family and the lovely home which latter developed. Here the rest of the family were born; Elmer L., Verna I., Bryan G., and Letha I. Here they grew to manhood and womanhood and through the influence of their parents were educated to become useful citizens, lasting monuments of integrity and uprightness of worthy parents.

Since the family has grown up, death has twice entered the home. On the sixth of December, 1916, the beloved daughter, Verna I., wife of M.G. Hagensick was taken from them. In her place her infant son, George Sherman Hagensick, was left to fill the thoughts and hearts of the bereaved parents, brothers and sisters. He proved a wonderful blessing, filling the last few years of his grandmothers life with a loving devotion and attention to her needs that has been truly remarkable. His loss is too great for expression in words. Only loving deeds and kindness can express to him the sympathy which we all feel for him.

On June 8, 1921, the husband was taken from the loved circle. Success in a big way had crowned he efforts of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman. Cooperation was ever the keynote in home, between husband and wife and between parents and children.

On Tuesday morning at five minutes to two o'clock death came to release Mrs. Sherman from an illness which had its beginning five or six years ago. The passing was as gentle and quiet as her life had been. A wonderful mother, a devoted grandmother and a kind and loving friend and neighbor has gone to eternal life.
Mourning her loss, but comforted by thoughts of her fine life, are the sons, H.Ernest, I. Fred, Elmer L. and Bryan G., and the two daughters, Myrtle A., wife of Frank Parker of El Cajon, Cal. and Letha I., the wife of W.V. Phillips of Edgewood.

Fifteen grandchildren are also missing the loved grandmother: one brother, Lorenzo Easton of Strawberry Point, one half-brother, Charles Easton of Strawberry Point, and one half-sister, Mrs. Nellie Peters of Burt, Iowa, also survive. a brother, Joshua Easton of Strawberry Point, and a sister, Mrs. Juliet Strunk of Vancouver, Washington preceded her in death.

Thursday afternoon the last sad rites were read for this esteemed woman. Rev. T.R. Gray, Pastor of the Congregational Church, assisted by Rev. C.W. Cleveland and Rev. C.H. True, conducted the services from the church. Music was by Mrs. Ray Minkler, F.E. Sharp and C.J. Rulon, with Miss Margaret Kirk at the piano, expressed in a song a parting tribute. Unusually beautiful flowers covered the casket.

Burial was made in the Edgewood cemetery beside the husband and daughter.

Among those from out of town, who attended the funeral of Mrs. Ida Sherman last Thursday were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Easton and their son, Howard, of Strawberry Point, Lorenzo Easton of Strawberry Point, Mrs. W.A. Peters of Burt, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. M.G. Hagensick and G.F. Borman of Guttenberg, Mr. and Mrs. D.A. Sherman and Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Jacobs of Waterloo, Miss Pearl Mallory of Winona, Minnesota, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Rankins and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Moser and daughter of Strawberry Point, Mrs. James Nading and son and Mrs. Lydia Edmunds of Fayette, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Eppler of Strawberry Point and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Morris of Manchester.

(as printed in the Clayton County Press-Journal, Thursday, April 9, 1931)