Mary A. Demple 1825-1894

DEMPLE, RIGLER, FAHR, LUNKLEY, FINNESSEY

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 11/30/2001 at 19:44:57

DEMPLE.

At her home on Washington street, Thursday afternoon, July 19, 1894, Mrs. Mary A. Demple, departed this life.

Deceased whose maiden name was Mary A. Rigler, was born in Wurtzburg, Gemany, November 8, 1825, where she grew to womanhood; in 1845 came to America with her father's family; on the same ship with Morris Demple. They, with her parents, lived in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1846 they moved to Harrisburg township, and in that year were married, and resided there until 1851, when they moved to Farmington, where they resided a short time, coming to Bonaparte in that year where she resided until death.

She was the mother of six children, one of whom Charles, and her husband, preceded her to the grave; those surviving are: Mrs. Mary Fahr, of Burlington, Mrs. Daniel Lunkley of Lake Park, Washington, Mrs. Louisa Finnessey, George A. and Miss Jennie Demple of this city, also two brothers, Charles and Fred Rigler, who reside near this city.

Mrs. Demple was a member of the Roman Catholic church and lived a devoted Christian life, always ready and willing to help the poor and needy. She was a kind mother and neighbor and her demise is regretted by a large circle of sympathizing friends here and elsewhere.

She was one of the old settlers of Bonaparte, having resided her the greater part of her life, and therefore had an extensive acquaintance over the county. She was a good woman, fond of home and endeavored to make all around her happy. She was noble and pure hearted and has gone to her long reward. Her sickness was of short duration, but never a word of complaint was uttered by her. From the time she was taken sick there appeared to be no hope of recovery and she patiently awaited the end. To all there comes a time when the parched lips of suffering humanity long for the cool kiss of death -- tired of the dust and glare of the day they hear with joy the rustling garments of night.

Rev. Father Daily of Farmington, celebrated [article cut off here]

[tombstone in Bonaparte Cem. reads "Anna M., d. 19 Jul 1894]

Source: Entler Scrapbook, vol. 6, Iowa Historical Library, Iowa City, IA

I am NOT related and am posting this obit for those who may find this person in their family history.