ROSENKRANS, Sarah L. (Blace) 1857-1918

ROSENKRANS, BLACE

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 12/26/2012 at 13:30:30

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TWO OLD RESIDENTS PASS AWAY

The community was saddened Tuesday when word was received from Waterloo of the death of Mr. Willard Bucklen Sr. and Mrs. Sarah Rosenkrans, both old residents of this community.

Mr. Bucklen came to Marble Rock in the early days of its history and settled on a farm two miles to the north. Here he lived for many years and prospered. Here his children were born and reared. Later he moved into town and enjoyed the fruits of his labor. He was widely known throughout the country and state, having taken an active interest in political matters and was a leader in the democratic party.

Mr. Bucklen has been in rather poor health during the summer and about three weeks ago went to Waterloo where an operation was performed for gallstones from which time he gradually failed until the end came Tuesday.

The funeral services will be held this afternoon at 1:00 at the Christian Church.

Mrs. Rosenkrans, widow of L.W. Rosenkrans, has made her home on the farm one mile north of Marble Rock for years. Being of a genial, sunny disposition she was a general favorite among her friends and neighbors. She has not been in the best of health for a number of months but her condition was not considered critical until a week ago Monday when she was taken seriously ill and failed rapidly, her live passing out Tuesday as stated above. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church Friday at 2:00 o'clock.

From a Marble Rock newspaper - 8/22/1918 - at Marble Rock Historical Museum
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NOTES:

The cemetery listing on IaGenWeb for Hillside Cemetery at Marble Rock shows:

Rosenkrans, Sara L. 1857 - 1918 Wife Of Lester W.

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OBITUARY.

Sarah Blace was born in Winneshiek County, Iowa, on April 1st, 1857 and passed away, sweetly resting in Jesus, on August 20th, 1918.

She came to Floyd County, Iowa, about the year 1877 and in June 1878 she was united in marriage to Lester W. Rosenkrans. Two children were born to bless the home, Archie B., who died in childhood and Floyd A. who survives.

She leaves to mourn, a mother, two brothers, Michael of Minneapolis, Samuel of Winona, Minnesota, three sisters: Catherine of Kansas, Mary of Iowa Falls, Rebecca of Grafton, Iowa, a son, Floyd and a grandchild. Besides many near relatives and a multitude of friends.

She was a faithful member of the Methodist church and she was always ready to render service to her Lord and Master.

From a Marble Rock newspaper - 6/27/1918 - at Marble Rock Historical Museum