Mary (Schlarke) Meyer Westphal (1925)
JENSEN, KRUDELMEIER, MEYER, SCHLARKE, WESTPHAL
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Date: 12/12/2010 at 08:25:39
The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, February 5, 1925
Page 2, Column 4Mary Schlarke was born at Witlar, Hannover, Germany, June 18, 1840. There she was baptized and later confirmed in the faith of the Evangelical Lutheran church, remaining a faithful member of this church all her life. At the age of 17, in 1857, she came to America, crossing the Atlantic in a sailing vessel, which was en route 11 weeks, landing at New Orleans. The rest of the voyage was made by river steamer to St. Louis, thence by rail to Dubuque, where she was met by her brother, Joseph, who accompanied her to her destination in Clayton county, 50 miles farther. Here she worked out two years at $2.50 per month.
In 1859, she was united in marriage to Ernest Meyer, and settled on a farm near Clayton Center. This union was blessed with two children, John W., dying in infancy and Frederick H., of Madison county, surviving her. Death entered the home again in 1863, taking the husband and father. Three years later she was married to John W. Westphal. This happy union was blessed with seven children, Henry, dying in childhood; August H., Ferdinand W., Albert G. of Los Angeles, Calif., and Herman H. of Van Meter, surviving her. Elizabeth Jensen and Elnora Krudelmeier preceded their mother in death some years ago.
In 1876, Mr. and Mrs. Westphal moved from Clayton county to a farm south of Van Meter. Here Mr. Westphal died in 1880. Mrs. Westphal remained on the farm until her children were grown. With the exception of some time spent in California and Clayton county, she made her home with her children. For the last three years, she had been in failing health losing her eyesight about six months ago. At the home of her son, Frederick, in spite of all that loving hands and tender care could do, she became gradually weaker and finally passed away in peaceful sleep at 4 a.m. Jan. 26th, at the age of 84 years, 7 months and 3 days.
Besides her children, she leaves to mourn her death, 13 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
She was a true Christian, a devoted wife and mother, and an ever faithful member of the Lutheran church, serving the Lord and teaching her children likewise.
Funeral services were held at Fairview church, Jan. 29th, Rev. Lillie of Trinity Lutheran church, conducting the services.
________________________Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, February 5, 1925
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The funeral of Mrs. Westphal, a member of the Lutheran church, was held at Fairview last Thursday afternoon, with burial in the Fairview cemetery, Mr. Westphal having been buried here before the Lutheran cemetery was laid out.
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