Mary (Derscheid) MCCOY ROSE

DERSCHEID, MCCOY, ROSE, FLOHR

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 5/30/2009 at 19:16:12

3 May 1868 -- 4 May 1937

Mary Derscheid, daughter of Philip and Elizabeth Flohr Derscheid was born May 3, 1868 at the old Derscheid farm west of Eagle Grove after an illness of several months, her age being 69 years and 1 day, her birthday being the previous day. She grew to womanhood in Eagle Grove township, attending what is still known as the Derscheid school. Religious services were held in the same school house by the German Methodist pastor from Fort Dodge. The Derscheid family was faithful attendants at these services. She early united with the German M.E. church at Vincent. In November, 1890, she was united in marriage at Eagle Grove to F.J. McCoy, making their home at Renwick. To this union was born one son, Erwin H McCoy, now of Sioux City. On Feb 21, 1909, she was united in marriage to James W. Rose of Eagle Grove and moved to their home at 200 N Commercial Ave where she has since resided. Mr. Rose passed away Dec 17, 1932.

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Mrs. Rose Rites to Be at Eagle Grove

EAGLE GROVE—Mrs. James W. Rose, 69, widow of Mr. Rose who died here five years ago, died, at her residence Tuesday. Funeral services have been tentatively arranged for Thursday, May 6, at the Methodist church, in charge of the Rev. W. L. Breaw. Sue is survived by two brothers, Henry and George Derscheid in Eagle Grove; also by a son, Irving McCoy, by a former husband. James W. Rose did a flourishing business in the livery line here for many years, in the old horse and buggy days.

Mason City Globe-Gazette, Mason City, Iowa
May 5, 1937

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MRS. JAS. ROSE DIED TUESDAY AM MAY 4TH

Funeral Will Be Held Thursday Afternoon. Was One of Eagle Grove's Pioneer Residents
Mrs. James Rose died at her home in this city Tuesday morning after a serious illness of about four -months. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church, this afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. W. L. Breaw in charge. Interment will in the family lot in Rose Hill Cemetery by the side of her husband who died about five years ago. Mrs. Rose is survived by one son, Erwin [McCoy] of Sioux City, and two brothers, George and Henry Derscheid who live west of Eagle Grove. Mrs. Rose was born on the Derscheid homestead, 2-1/2 miles southwest of Eagle Grove on the farm now occupied by her brother George. A complete obituary will appear in our next issue.

May 6, 1937
Eagle Grove Eagle -- Eagle Grove, Iowa