Josephine Jacobs (1856-1930)

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Posted By: Debra Scott Hierlmeier (email)
Date: 11/8/2008 at 07:59:15

Mrs. Josephine Jacobs Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Josephine Sinot Jacobs was born at Lansing, Michigan June 12, 1856 and died at her home in Avoca, Iowa, Monday, September 8, 1930, aged 74 years, 2 months, and 27 days. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon, September 10, Rev. Propst of the Presbyterian church officiating.

Mrs. Jacobs spent her early years in Michigan and was united in marriage to Cass Jacobs on the fifth day of January 1881 and with her husband came to Avoca that same year, where she spent the remainder of her life. To them were born three children; Anna, who passed away in April 1914, Steve Jacobs and Mrs. Alma Wagner, both of Avoca. Upon the death of her daughter, Mrs. Anna Crockett, her baby daughter was taken by Mrs. Jacobs and given the loving care of a mother and grandmother in one. Mr. Jacobs died in April 1924.

Mrs. Jacobs has lived in Avoca for more than 49 years, her husband being associated with his brothers in the blacksmith and wagon repair business for thirty years. Mrs. Jacobs had a slight stroke about a year ago and six months ago she had another since then she has been confined to her bed under the care of a nurse. Mrs. Jacobs was kin, true friend, and neighbor and esteemed by all who knew her. During the long months her son, Steve, devoted every possible minute to the care and attention of his mother, doing all that could possibly be done to make her comfortable and happy.

From the Scrapbooks of Bessie Gross Gustafsen
Source: Avoca Journal Herald