Marie Marvin Belcher (1836-1901)

MARVIN, BELCHER

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 3/3/2011 at 22:54:03

Maquoketa Excelsior, Maquoketa, Iowa, October 25, 1901

DEATH OF MRS. BELCHER

Marie Marvin was born in Bohemia, March 24, 1836. On May 17, 1854, she was married to Joseph Machek, with whom she came to America in 1857, and settled in Monmouth, Iowa, where she lived until the time of her death on October 12, 1901.

On June 30, 1875, she united in marriage to W. J. Belcher. To them were born three children, one dying in infancy, while two daughters, with their aged father, are left to mourn the loss of a loving mother.

The funeral took place from the M. E. church, Monday, October 15, 1901, with interment in the Monmouth cemetery, Rev. W. M. Leiser officiating. The husband and daughters wish to thank the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted them during their sad bereavement.

Marie Belcher grave
 

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