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Edward Monroe Roseman (1911)

HURST, MITCHELL, POLAND, ROSEMAN

Posted By: Kent Transier
Date: 7/18/2004 at 02:09:10

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, October 19,1911

Death of E. M. Roseman

E. M. Roseman who for many years resided in Webster Township, near what is know as the "Roseman" bridge, died on Tuesday of last week at his home a few miles north of Lorimor. He attended the old settlers picnic here last month and took ill about that time. His condition became critical early last week and he passed away on Tuesday following an attack of heart trouble. For many years the Rosemans were prominently identified with the church and the Sabbath school work of their community and their home was one of generous hospitality and the center of social life to the young people. Three of the children, Elmer, James, and Mrs. George Mitchell, reside in the vicinity of Earlham, Fred at Sterling Kansas. Three daughters preceded the father.
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The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
October 26, 1911
Page 1

Another old settler of Madison county has passed away. Edward Monroe Roseman was born near Cambridge, Ohio, on Feb. 6, 1833, and departed this life at his home near Lorimor, Iowa, Oct. 10, 1911, aged 78 years, 8 months and 4 days.

When a young man, with his parents, he removed to Illinois and settled near Morris. On Dec. 25, 1856, he was united in marriage to Margaret Poland of Freeland, Ohio. To this union were born four sons and four daughters: Clara, Charles, Elmer, Florence, Fred, Abee, James and Myrtle. Of these four preceeded the father to the home above.

The wife and mother, who for eighteen years had been a constant sufferer, died Aug. 16, 1892, her beautiful life so patient and loving through all those years of suffering, was, and ever will be, a benediction of blessing, not only to her family, but to all who knew her.

On September 20, 1893, Mr. Roseman was married to Savilla Hurst, near Lorimor. To them were born three sons, Eddie, Leland and Ward. These sons, with their mother, and Elmer and James Roseman and Mrs. Myrtle Mitchell, all of Earlham, were present with him when the final summons came. Fred, who for the past four years has lived in Kansas, could not be present.

In September, 1864, Mr. Roseman and family landed at Winterset and resided for many years, he was one of the active men, both in church and social life of the community in which he lived. When a young man, he was converted and united with the M.E. church to which he was faithful until death.

His home life was such as to command the love and respect of his family and all who knew him. The writer of this sketch has known him intimately for more than forty years and to know him was to love and respect him. He made friends for life. He was devoted to his family. To him the home was the most sacred place on earth. To his church and pastor, he was a true and faithful brother. Death did not come and find him unready. He was ready and talked cheerfully to his family of his going to the home above. Death came as a sweet sleep. Only a moment before the final summons came he sat in his chair and talked to his family. He only closed his eyes on this life, to open them on the things beyond.

The funeral services were held at the M.E. church at Lorimor, of which he was a member, on Thursday Oct. 12th, conducted by Rev. Booth of Panora, Iowa, he having been a former pastor and friend of the family.

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