Alice M. (Slaymaker) Shedenhelm Jan 8, 1873-Mar 18, 1947

SHEDENHELM, SLAYMAKER, SHAULL

Posted By: Ava Simmons (email)
Date: 2/26/2005 at 15:36:12

Obituary in Pioneer Republican of Marengo, Iowa, dated March 20, 1947:

"She Succumbs at Breakfast Table

Mrs. Alice Shedenhelm, 74, wife of O.F. Shedenhelm, died suddenly Tuesday morning as she and her husband, who had returned the previous day from the hospital, sat at the breakfast table. Her death was due to heart disease.

Alice Malinda Slaymaker, daughter of Reuben and Catherine Slaymaker, was born in Iowa county Jan 8, 1873. She grew to womanhood here and was married to Oliver F. Shedenhelm on Feb. 18, 1896. They farmed in the Marengo vicinity until retiring and moving to this city.

Mrs. Shedenhelm had been a member of the Methodist church since childhood. She gave much of her time during the best years of her life to the women's work and other activities of the church.

Among those who survive are her husband; two sons, Donald L., and Harold L. of Marengo; one sister, Mrs. J.N. Shaull of Blairstown; two brothers, Daniel E. and Clement Slaymaker, both of Marengo, and three grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Harrison Funeral home.

Funeral services will be conducted at the Methodist church at 2:30 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Carl E. Wilson in charge. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. cemetery."