Easler, Adeline (Merkel) 1837 - 1905

EASLER, MERKEL, MILLER

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 3/4/2014 at 17:51:26

Mrs. David Easler was buried from the Kendalville church last Saturday. Thus the old settlers are passing away.

Source: Iowa Old Press: Lime Springs Sun April 6, 1905

Added by Joy Moore Dec. 12, 2018

Source: Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer Apr. 4, 1905, FP, C4

Miss Mary Miller received word last evening by telephone announcing the death at one o’clock yesterday of her mother’s sister, Mrs. Easler, near Cresco.—Postville Review.

Source: Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer Apr. 7, 1905, LP, C3

Easler:
The citizens of Fremont are again called upon to mourn the loss of one of the few remaining pioneer mothers in the death of Mrs. David Easler who for more than 45 years has been a resident of this town, coming when the country was new and enduring the privations, struggled and hardships of those early years but living to see the fruition of her hopes in the maturing of her large family into worthy and respectable men and women, and a nice comfortable home.
Adeline Merkel was born in Grosswier, Baden, Germany, Dec. 19, 1837, and came with her parents to America in 1854, at the age of 17 years, settling in Jackson County, Iowa. She was married to Mr. David Easler, Feb. 12, 1860, removing with her husband to his farm near Kendallville the same year, where she has since resided. This union was blessed with ten children all of whom with the aged husband survive her. She died March 30, 1905, aged 67 years and 3 months, after an illness of about three weeks, caused by the rupture of a small blood vessel in the brain.
All of her children, her only remaining brother and sister hastened to her bedside, many from distant homes, and were with her to the last ministering to her needs with fond affection and it afforded them much comfort and satisfaction to know that her suffering was slight and that she knew them all though not in full control of her mind except at brief intervals.
The funeral services were at the Methodist church in Kendallvllle; the sermon was by Rev. Thompson, of Harmony, Minn., from her favorite Psalm, the 33rd. The church was completely tilled with the mourning relatives and sympathetic friends. The casket was almost hidden beneath the beautiful flowers, massed in wreaths and pillows, with large boquets of calla lilies and carnations.
Mrs. Easier was a rare, good woman, a devoted wife and mother, always looking for the comfort of those about her. Hers was an earnest, active nature, sanctified by the love of Christ, which made her an untiring worker in every good cause where 'She had an opportunity to lend a helping hand.

Call not back the dear departed
Anchored safe where storms are o’er;
On the border land we left her,
Soon to meet to part no more.

When we leave this world of changes,
When we leave this world of care,
We shall find our missing mother
In our father’s Mansion fair.
Com.

Added by Joy Moore April 21, 2019
Source: Decorah Republican Apr. 6, 1905 P7 C7

OBITUARY.
Again we are called upon to part with another of our old pioneer friends who came with her husband to Fremont township when it was first organized, sharing its early rugged log cabin life, with its many privations, raised a large family successfully and at last, when her life work was completed, has folded her hands in sleep.
Adeline Merkel was born in Grosswier, Baden, Germany, Dec. 19th, 1837. She came to America with her parents at the age of 17. She was married to David Easler Feb 12th, 1860, and came with him to his farm near Kendallville the same year. This has since been her home. Ten children—four sons and six daughters—blessed this union, all of whom, with the aged father, one brother and one sister, were with her in her last illness, to minister to her wants. She died March 30th, 1905, aged 67 years, 3 months and 11 days. Her death was caused by the rupture of a small blood vessel in the brain, and although not rendering her unconscious, caused her mind to wander at times.
It was a great comfort to her children that she seemed to suffer so little pain, and that she knew them. She lived to see all of her large family but the youngest son married and happily settled in life. Mrs. Easler was a devoted wife and mother, led a quiet home life, content to do for others all she could for their comfort, and never shirking any responsibilities. She had an unfailing trust in Christ and was always zealous in good works, willing to do what she could in every good cause. Her friends were many, as was manifested by the great number of people from many surrounding towns, as well as her neighbors for miles around who attended her funeral. The funeral services were held at the church at Kendallville, Rev. Mr. Thompson from Harmony, officiating. A wealth of beautiful flowers covered the casket, and she was buried in the Kendallville cemetery beside her father.

“A good mother has laid her burdens down.
To rest and smile on Heaven’s well-earned crown.”
“Call not back the dear departed
Anchored safe where storms are o’er,
On the border land, we left her
Soon to meet, to part no more.
When we leave this world of changes
When we leave this world of care,
We shall find our missing mother
In our Father’s mansion fair”

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