Roberts, Sarah Whitney 1844-1923

ROBERTS, WHITNEY, BAUERLY, GOLDEN, EDWARDS, TALBOTT

Posted By: Paula Curcio (email)
Date: 5/20/2004 at 08:15:23

Obituary as it appeared in the LeMars Sentinel March 16, 1923

Mrs. Paul Roberts

Mrs. Paul Roberts a resident of LeMars for over 40 years, died yesterday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. Edwards, 2nd Ave. SW, where she had made her home for the past few years. Death was due to heart trouble and old age.

Her maiden name was Sarah Whitney and she was born in Pennsylvania August 23, 1844. Her husband was a well known resident of LeMars during his lifetime.

She is survived by her four daughters and two sons who are: Mrs. Thomas Golden; Mrs. M. Edwards; Mrs. George Bauerly, of this city; Mrs. Josephine Talbott of Dubuque; George Roberts of Madison, SD and Alex Roberts of this city. There are twenty six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

The Funeral Services will be held from the Golden residence, 2nd Ave NE on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 p.m.

Mrs. Roberts was one of the oldest of LeMars and was very well known of the older generation.