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FORSYTHE, Ella F. (Martens) 1879-1951

FORSYTHE, MARTENS

Posted By: County Coordinator (email)
Date: 11/3/2009 at 11:08:32

Funeral services were held here Monday afternoon at the Ebenezer Presbyterian church for Ella F. Martens Forsythe, who passed away in her home after an illness of three years. Mrs. Forsythe had suffered a stroke about three years ago, and from that time on her health gradually failed. For the past two years and four months she was faithfully cared for by Miss Margaret Stegeman, who was employed in her home, and the never tiring assistance of nieces and nephews.

Ella Martens was born on July 23, 1879 in Grundy County, to John and Fredericka Martens; she was the youngest of ten children. In 1906 she went to Santa Ana, California, and married Richard Forsythe. They made their home in Los Angeles, California for 42 years. Mr. Forsythe died in 1944. In 1948 Mrs. Forsythe moved back to Iowa due to ill health, and established her home in George, Iowa.

She is survived by one brother, Henry H. Martens, of George, Iowa; and a large number of other relatives.

(Lyon County News Obituary)
Transcribed by Valerie Lane


 

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