Susan L. Clark

CLARK, ELLIS, DONALDSON, MCCAULLEY, RIPPEY, TEMPLEMAN

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler
Date: 3/14/2006 at 17:33:39

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
March 12, 1913
Page 8

Susan L. Templeman was born in Perry county, Ohio, May 22, 1851 and died at her home in Winterset on Tuesday, March 11, 1913, age 61 years 9 months and 17 days.

She was united in marriage to Rufus Clark on Sept. 3, 1871. To this union eight children were born, Ethel dying at the age of seven years, and Jennie at the age of three. She leaves to mourn her loss, a husband, six children, twelve grand children, one sister and three brothers. The children are Frank J., Alvin R. and Clarence of Winterset; Mrs. A. R. Donaldson of Rock Island, Ill., Mrs. Geo. Rippey of Macksburg and Mrs. Thos. McCaulley of Lorimor. The sister, Mrs. Sadie Ellis of Lewis, Iowa. The brothers are Wm. Templeman of Winterset, Frank of Lewis, Iowa, and Frank of Fontanelle. The husband, one brother and six children were with her at the last and all was done that loving hands could do.

For about eighteen years, she has been a faithful member of the Church of Christ. She has been a great sufferer for about 10 years, but was faithful until death. She was an affectionate wife and loving mother.

Those remaining have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.

The funeral was held at the Church of Christ this afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. L. F. Davis and she was laid to rest beside her children in Rock City cemetery.
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The Winterset Reporter
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, March 12, 1913
Page 1

Susan L. Templeman was born in Perry county, Ohio, May 22, 1851 and died at her home in Winterset, March 11, 1913 aged 61 years, 9 months and 17 days.

She was united in marriage to Rufus Clark Sept. 3, 1871. To this union eight children were born. Ethel died at the age of 7 years and Jennie when 3. She leaves to mourn her death a husband, six children, twelve grandchildren, one sister and three brothers. The children are: Frank J., Alvin R. and Clarence of Winterset; Mrs. A. R. Donaldson of Rock Island, Ill.; Mrs. George Rippey, Macksburg; Mrs. Thomas McCaulley of Lorimor. The sister is Mrs. Sadie Ellis, Lewis, Iowa; the brothers are Wm. Templeman of Winterset; Frank of Lewis, and Jake of Fontanelle.

The husband, six children and one brother, Wm. Were with her at the last and all was done that loving hands could do.

For about 18 years she has been a faithful member of the Church of Christ. For about 10 years she has been a great sufferer but was faithful until death. She was an affectionate wife and loving mother.

The funeral was held at the Church of Christ this afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. Davis and she was laid to rest beside her children in the Rock City cemetery.

Those remaining have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.

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