Martha Asenath Smith Cronk

CRONK, ZANDER, SMEDES, STRONG, WOLF, COLEMAN, GREEN, WALKER, ECKLES

Posted By: Linda Brittain (email)
Date: 4/1/2006 at 20:13:08

Earlham Library Collection
April 1936

MRS. ISAAC CRONK CALLED BY DEATH

Passed Away At Her Home Saturday April 25, Services Held At Bear Creek

Mrs. Isaac Cronk passed away at her home north of Earlham Saturday, April 25. Services in charge of Rev. Paul Barnett were held at the Bear Creek church Wednesday.

Memorial of Martha Asenath Smith Cronk

She was born in Warren county, Iowa, February 19, 1861. Died April 25, 1936 near Earlham, Iowa.

She was married to Isaac N. Cronk September 16, 1876. To this union were born eight children, seven of whom are living. One, William W. dying in 1919 at Redfield, Iowa.

She was converted in 1882 and united with the United Brethren Church at Pleasant Hill, remaining a member till death, leading a clean Christian life. She was helping others as opportunities afforded and was loved by those who knew her.

She leaves to mourn her death, her husband, seven children, twenty-four grand children, six great grand-children.

She rests from her labors and her works do follow.

Besides the husband, Isaac N. Cronk, the following children and families were present at the funeral: Mrs. John T. Zander (Lizzie), Brainerd, Minnesota; Mr. Eli Cronk, Ottumwa, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cronk and children, Robert, Mary, Richard and Jean, Sarona, Wisconsin; Mr. and Mrs. Claude Smedes (Hattie) and Donald and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Smedes, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Strong (Mary) and children Clare, Betty and Mrs. Arlie Wolf, of Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Coleman (Arol) William and Dwaine, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Green and Bobby of Redfield; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Walker, Richard Cronk, Mr. and Mrs. Vere Cronk, Mr. and Ms. Robert Eckles of Adel.