Henriette Susanne Gratke
GRATKE, RODIES, WAREHAM, WHITMAN, MARSCHALL
Posted By: Colleen Arbegust Smith (email)
Date: 3/21/2007 at 09:03:12
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6 March 1919Henriette Susanne Gratke, second daughter of Carl Rodies and Leopoldine, his wife, was borne December 14, 1841, at Jodlauken, East Prussia. Here she was baptized, spent her childhood days and was instructed in the Lutheran faith, and confirmed at the age of 14 years.
In the winter of 1859 she came to America, and in April 2, 1860 was united in marriage to Samuel Gratke. To this union three children were born, Anna, Robert and Emma. During her married life she lived on a farm in Delaware County until 1882, and then she moved to Strawberry Point, which has been her home ever since. She died February 27, 1919 at 9 0'clock a. m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emma Wareham, at the age of 77 years, 2months, and 13 days. Influenza with other complications causing her death. Her husband preceded her to the beyond on September 30, 1905, her son Robert on July 3, 1918, and the oldest daughter Ann Whitman just 6 days ago.
She leaves to mourn her one daughter, Emma Wareham, and one step-son Gotfried Gratke, of this place, one sister, Anna Marschall and one brother Charles Rodies both living in Manchester, Iowa.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Fritschal at the home of L. C. Wareham on Friday at 2:30 p. m., interment in the Strawberry Point Cemetery.
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