Iske, Lena Mary (Shaw) 1885-1919

ISKE, SHAW, CROWDER, PENTICO

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Date: 5/2/2005 at 09:11:20

Newton Daily News Sept. 14, 1919
Mother and Babe Buried Together
Mrs. David Iske and Newly Born Babe Buried Yesterday Afternoon--Funeral at 2:30
Lena Mary Shaw Iske

The funeral services of the late Mrs. David Iske were held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Christian church, the Reverend R. B. Helser in charge of the services. The church was filled with sorrowing friends and relatives, who mourned the death of a mother who was so needed by her family. The mother and new-born babe, Paul Eugene were buried together in one casket.

The circumstances of the death of the mother and her baby were probably the saddest that have been known in this community for some time and the father and the surviving seven children have the most sincere sympathy of the entire community.

Music was furnished by a quartet composed of Mrs. E. C. Smith, E. C. Ogg and Harry Morrow. They were accompanied on the piano by Miss Jean Sellman. Three selections were were sung: "Face to Face", Safe in the Arms of Jesus" and "In the Hour of trial".

The pallbearers were James Kelly, Paul Kelly, Ivan Kelly, Fred Jess, Louis Iske and Elmer Kracht. Burial was made in Newton Union Cemetery.

A large number of friends and relatives attended the funeral from a distance. Among these were included Mrs. Iske's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Shaw, Mrs. Inez Clifford, Mr and Mrs. Frank Shaw, Will Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. William Iske, Mrs. Roy Taken and Mrs. Ray Taken, all of Estaline, S. D.; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schmidt of Davenport, Amos Iske of South Omaha, Neb, Mr. and Mrs. John Wolf and Mrs. Will Benskin of Des Moines, and Mr. and Mrs. Merle Paul of Laurel. There were also a large number of other friends and relatives from Laurel, Monroe and other neighboring points in this county and vicinity.

The community is grief stricken over the untimely death of this mother, who took such a deep pride in her children and her home. Her passing could not have been at a time when she was more seriously needed by her family. Mr. Iske and his sorrowing children are extended the sincere sympathy of the community.

Originally submitted on Mon Aug 31 16:06:02 1998 by Kathy Brown

Transcriber note: Newton Union Cemetery lists her and infant son in same grave. Indicates this was second marriage and her mothers maiden name was Crowder