Anna H. Penrose Reynolds (1856-1896)

PENROSE, REYNOLDS

Posted By: Anne Hermann (email)
Date: 5/15/2009 at 11:19:05

Maquoketa Excelsior, July 28, 1896.

OBITUARY-

Anna H. Penrose Reynolds

Anna H. Penrose was born in Berks county, Pennsylvania, November 9, 1856, and came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Penrose to Clinton county, Iowa in 1868. She was happily married to Mr. David Reynolds December 25, 1877.

In June, 1894, Mrs. Reynolds was taken sick, and although the best medical aid and skill was procured together with the best of care and nursing, the disease baffled all attempts of a cure, so that after more than two years of confinement to her bed, and constant intense suffering, she was released from her frail, mortal body, falling peacefully asleep at 3 a.m., Saturday, July 25, 1896.

A devoted and affectionate husband, two sons and two daughters, aged parents, five sisters and three brothers, survive to mourn the loss of a faithful wife, a loving mother and a dutiful daughter. Mrs. Reynolds made a public profession of religion and became a regular member of the Reformed church, November 26, 1895, by rite of baptism and confirmation.

The funeral services at the home, Sunday at 2 p.m., were attended by a large concourse of people to pay their tribute of respect to the departed. The remains were interred in the Union cemetery, Rev. D. F. Boomershine, officiating.