ROSENKRANS, Alvin 1858-1929

ROSENKRANS, CORNELIE

Posted By: Floyd Co. CC
Date: 7/5/2005 at 13:40:07

Oct 1929 --

Funeral services for Alvin Rosenkrans, who died suddenly at his home at Mason City, Sunday night, were held in the Bethel Baptist church at Marble Rock Wednesday afternoon, in charge of Rev. L.W. Inman, of Charles City. Beautiful selections were sung by Mesdames W.C. Wilson and Charles Moore, accompanied by Mrs. S.W. McNinch. The pall bearers were Herman Asper, Albert Gates, Garry Ackley, John Ewald Sr., L. Schrader and C.T. Rex.

Mr. Rosenkrans was born at Clarksville, Nov. 11, 1858, the only son of Hiram and Mary Jane Rosenkrans, moving to Marble Rock when a small boy. He was a resident here the greater part of his life. He was married August 9, 1889, to Marina Cornelia, of Marble Rock.

He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jessie Ruggles, of Mason City; and two sisters, Miss Mariette Rosenkrans and Mrs. Mattie Fullenwider, both of Los Angeles, Calif.

Mr. Rosenkrans was a member of the Masonic lodge, I.O.O.F., Knights of Phthias, and Woodmen at Marble Rock.