Mary Kruse 1812-1888

KRUSE

Posted By: Lynnea Dickinson (email)
Date: 6/8/2019 at 14:34:48

The Democrat-Gazette; Davenport, Iowa; Sunday, April 1, 1888

Yesterday morning occurred the death of Mrs. Mary Kruse, wife of Christopher Kruse. The fatal ailment was dropsy, from which she had suffered for some time. Deceased was 75 years of age -- born Jan. 5, 1812, in Eckernfoerde [sic - Eckernförde], Schleswig, Germany. She was married to Mr. Kruse in 1844, and two years later they emigrated to America. They lived several years in the east, and in 1854 came to Davenport, and this city has been their home since. Three children, all of age, are left with the bereaved husband to mourn the death of a noble wife and mother.