Roerig, Mary 1861-1912

ROERIG

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Date: 10/29/2017 at 10:43:02

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
July 16, 1912

DEATH ENTERS HOMES
MRS. MARY ROERIG SUCCUMBS AFTER MUCH SUFFERING

Following a long illness caused by cancer, Mrs. Mary Roerig dieed at her home on Franklin street on Saturday night at ten o’clock. She was fifty-one years and six months old at the time of her death. She was born at Galena, Ill., where she grew to young womanhood and was united in marriage with Matthew Roerig. They moved to Plymouth county, where they lived on a farm east of town. For the past few years Mrs. Roerig has lived in this city. She leave to mourn her loss several children who are: Mrs. Jos. Meis, Mrs. Nic Salentine, Frank, Mary, Barbara, Della and Emma.

The funeral will be held this morning at St. Joseph’s church in this city. Mrs. Roerig was a good woman, who suffered much. She was a devoted wife and mother, a sincere friend and neighbor.
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Alton Democrat, July 20, 1912
ALTON:
Mrs. Mary Roerig died at her home at LeMars on Sunday last. The funeral services were held on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schreier attended the services.
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