Brown, Emma Sophia (Mathews) 1858 - 1920

BROWN, MATHEWS, FUELLING, SAACKE

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 9/13/2022 at 11:50:43

Elkader Register, Thur., 09 Dec. 1920.

Emma Sophia Mathews youngest daughter of Robert and Ann Mathews was born at the old home in Wagner township, Clayton County, Iowa, on November 8, 1858 and died at her home near Cresco, Iowa, on Nov. 26, 1920, aged 62 years and 18 days. On March 30, 1883 at Elkader, Iowa, she was united in marriage with William Brown and they made their home at Farmersburg and surrounding vicinity until eleven years ago when they moved to their present home near Cresco, Iowa. To this union two children were born, Genevieve, wife of Otto Fuelling, of Farmersburg and Leslie of Cresco. To those who knew Mrs. Brown best, no words can possibly add anything to their knowledge and appreciation of her modest, unpretentious, sincere life and they will feel the keenest loss at her going.

Her intense loyalty to her home and loved ones, her fidelity to her friends shown in speaking only of their good qualities leaving the rest unsaid were marked characteristics of her quiet life.

Those who are left to cherish the memory of a loved one are: her husband, daughter, Genevieve, son Leslie, two grandchildren, Kenneth and Winnifred Fuelling, a brother James Mathews and a sister, Mrs. Lou Saacke, both of Farmersburg, Iowa. One brother and three sisters having preceded her in death.

Let us not say she has gone to her reward but let us see in the sure knowledge she had of the lasting presence of God in the peace and power with which she met and bore life's burdens - and the sweet and wise simplicity which made her so generally beloved - the true and eternal reward of the christian life.

Those attending the funeral from out of town were, Mrs. Stanley Holbrook of Chicago and Mr. Issaac Love of Charles City.

The funeral services were held at the home near Cresco Monday, Nov. 29, conducted by Rev. Schumaker of Lime Springs. The remains were brought to Farmersburg for burial, Rev. Hilmer of Giard having charge of the services here.