Mary A. Demple 1825-1894

DEMPLE, RIGLER, FAHR, LUNKLEY, FINNESSEY

Posted By: Volunteer: Roxanne Riggan
Date: 4/3/2012 at 12:16:55

Obituary Demple

At her home in 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, Germany, November 8, 1825, where she grew to womanhood; in 1845 came to America with her fathers family, on the same ship with Morris Demple. They with her parents lived in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1843 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 her 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 devouted 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 here the greater part of her life, and therefore had an extensive acquaintance over the county. She was a good woman, fond of and home and endeavored to make all around her happy. She was noble and pure hearted and has 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 come 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 the joy the rustling garments of night.

Rev. Father Daily of Farmington, celebrated mass at the residence Monday morning and tendered the formality of the church.

The funeral occurred Monday afternoon conducted by Fathers, Kregle and Ward of Ottumwa, and the remains were followed to their last resting place in Bonaparte cemetery by a large concourse of sympathizing friends.

The pall bearers were: H.H. Meek, Max Muhlor, J.S. Moore, William Cates, C.H. Henkle and Patrick O’Coner.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Scrapbook A, page 343, Keosauqua Public Library; Keosauqua, IA