Mrs Sarah Emeline Sayres, daughter of Wm and Mary Ann Shields, was born in Indiana, Oct., 17, 1840, and departed this life Saturday, June 30, 1928, at the home of her son John at Bloomfield, Iowa, aged 87 years, 8 months and 13 days. She was united in marriage to David H Sayres, Sept 18, 1860, who preceded her in death 34 years ago. To this union were born 6 children, A daughter died in infancy; Wm T in 1921, and Guy H in 1927. Those surviving are Mrs Mary Sloan of Brynton, Mo; John H of Bloomfield, Ia. and Mrs Sadie Kilgore, of Pheonix, Ariz., Also 2 brothers, Wm H Shields of Ottumwa, and Andrew S Shields of Bloomfield. Several grandchildren and great grandchildren, also several neices and nephews. Early in life she professed her faith in Jesus Christ and united with the Presbyterian church of which she remained a faithful member. Funeral services were held at the home Monday July 2nd conducted by Rev Allison of the Presbyterian church. Interment made in the Rouch cemetery.