Martha S. Lothrop 1825-1906

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Villisca Review
Villisca, Iowa, dated Feb. 15, 1906

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Martha S. Stone was born in the state of New York, November 22, 1825, and died at her home on West Fifth Street in Villisca, Iowa, February 12, 1906, aged 80 years, 2 months, and 20 days. She was married to Rush Beals in 1856 and to this union three children were born. Mr. Beals died in 1866. In 1892 she married Alfred Lothrop and came to Villisca, where she has since resided. Mr. Lothrop preceded her in death just one year and eight days. She is survived by one brother, also one son, Dr. G. C. Beals, of this city.

Mrs. Lothrop gave her heart to Jesus when she was about 20 years of age and has since lived a consistent Christian life and was ever ready to speak of her love for Him who so graciously kept her in His service for 60 years. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon conducted the H. D. Fillmore, after which she was laid to rest in the Villisca cemetery to await the morning of the resurrection, when the Life-Giver shall come to restore her lost glory and robe her with the mantle of immortal vigor, so she can enjoy the home of the blest forever. Written by H. D. Fillmore