Roudabush, Blanche Ada 1886-1933

ROUDABUSH, ROBEY, KANN, WALKER, RIELEY

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Date: 6/12/2012 at 10:22:36

The Grinnell (IA) Herald; July 14, 1933

MRS. ROUDABUSH OF BROOKLYN PASSES AWAY

(From The Brooklyn Chronicle)

Blanche Ada Robey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Robey, was born in Poweshiek county, Iowa, June 16, 1886, and passed away in Brooklyn on July 8, 1933, at the age of 47 years and 22 days.

On December 7, 1904, she was united in marriage with Aldine M. Roudabush, who died November 7, 1931, at their home near Carnforth. Since that time she had made her home with her mother in Brooklyn.

Early in life she professed the Christian faith and practiced it in her daily life. She was active in the church life at Carnforth while her residence was there. Since making her home in Brooklyn, she had found a church home in the Presbyterian church.

She had been a member of the Rebekah order over twenty-five years. She was also a member of the W.R.C. Both organizations attended the service in a body.

She leaves to mourn her loss her mother, Mrs. Catherine Robey, three sisters, Mrs. Maud Kann and Mrs. Mabel Walker of Brooklyn, and Mrs. Lelia Rieley of Washington, D.C.; four brothers, Lee W., Ray S., of Iowa, Clarence of California, Rudolph of Illinois, and a host of relatives and friends.

The funeral was held in the Presbyterian church Monday atfernoon, July 10, conducted by the Rev. E.W.F. Holler, and Rev. J.H. Freedline. The Rebekahs gave their service at the grave.

Pallbearers were Pat Akery, Bob Chapman, Freeman Johnson, Ralph Shaw, George Lyman and Noah Wheeler.

Burial was in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.