./sc_leafObituaries Of those buried at St. Peter's and Rose Hill Cemeteries in Buffalo, Iowa

Davenport Republican
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Saturday, June 15, 1901

AN OLD SETTLER'S DEATH
Henry C. Moorhead Was Second Oldest Settler
Came to Iowa in 1835, Settling at Rockingham -
Built the First Steam Mill in the County - Helped
to Make Early Surveys of the State - Funeral Will
Be Held This Afternoon

The passing of Henry C. Moorhead of Buffalo township, whose death was mentioned briefly in these columns yesterday morning, was the passing of one of the very oldest settlers not only in the county but in the state. Capt. Clark of Buffalo is the only one of these very early settlers left, and he is the oldest living settler in the state of Iowa, a statement that has been made time and again without being refuted.

Henry C. Moorhead was 86 years old last February. He was born at St. Clairville, O., Feb. 15, 1815. When he was but six weeks old his parents moved to Zanesville, O., and he attended school there until he was 16 years of age. Then he took the position of bookkeeper in the mill of his brother-in-law, J.B. Cushing.

In 1835 Mr. Moorhead came to Iowa and located at Rockingham, where with Col. John H. Sullivan he established the first store in that place. In 1836 he retired from the firm and engaged in the dry goods and milling business with S.S. Brown, the firm name being Brown & Moorhead. They built a mill which was famous for being the first steam mill in the county. In 1840 Mr Moorhead moved to Buffalo township, where he had purchased the farm upon which he resided to the day of his death.

Mr. Moorhead was married in 1847 to Mrs. Mary A. Waggoner,and eight children were born to them, five of whom are now living. They are Moses E., at Blue Grass, Ella, now Mrs. D.B. Morehouse of Davenport, Annie M., now Mrs. M. Biehler of Tacoma, Wash., William C., living on a farm near Buffalo and Samuel H., of Buffalo.

Though given more to home life than public life, Mr. Moorhead held several important offices of trust. He was identified closely with the early days of Iowa, having been a member of a surveying party that surveyed a great deal of this part of the state. In religious faith his family was from Episcopalian stock.

The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock instead of Sunday afternoon as was stated yesterday. Interment will take place in the Buffalo cemetery.

Davenport Morning Star
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Saturday, Feb. 7, 1905

TRACHOFSKY, Mrs. Elizabeth. The funeral was held yesterday morning with services at St. Peter's church in Buffalo at 10 o'clock and interment in the Buffalo cemetery.

The Rev. W.L. Hannon of Buffalo celebrated requiem high mass, pronounced the absolution ceremony, preached the funeral sermon and officiated at the grave. The pallbearers were Theodore Kautz, Robert Nugent, Joseph Scharter, Fred Rinnert and Peter Willi.

The Daily Times (Davenport, IA); Thursday March 18, 1909:
Reinhardt Obituary
The death of Jacob Reinhardt occurred this afternoon about 1 o’clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. [sic] Rauch of Buffalo, Ia. The deceased was about 82 years old and has for a number of years resided in Buffalo. He was a veteran of the civil war and has for the past few years been so enfeebled that he was unable to do work of any sort. He was a member of the German Lutheran church of Buffalo. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon.

Submitted by Lynnea Dickinson

The Davenport (IA) Democrat & Leader; Friday March 19, 1909:
Old Veteran Dies At Buffalo
Buffalo, Ia., March 19. (Special to The Democrat) - Jacob Reinhard, a resident of this city since 1865 [should be 1855], died at 1 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. V. Rauch, from old age. He was born at Rheinplatz, Germany, March 28, 1826, making him almost 83 years of age.

He came to America in 1850, fought in the civil war, being with Sherman’s army in its march to the sea, and came to Buffalo in 1865. His wife died 21 years ago, and he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Rauch, and nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

The funeral will take place Sunday at 2 o’clock with services at the Methodist church, Rev. H. P. Greif of Davenport officiating, and interment in Rose Hill cemetery. - Submitted by Lynnea Dickinson

The Davenport Democrat & Leader;
Friday Evening June 21, 1918:

Aged Butcher Hangs Himself Back of Shop
Town of Buffalo Shocked Over Rash Act of Valentine Rauch
Cause is not known
Although 82 Years Old, Dead Man Had Been in Good Health

Valentine Rauch, 82 years old, committed suicide late Thursday afternoon by hanging himself to a block and tackle arrangement in a slaughter house in the rear of his butcher shop in Buffalo.

His body was found at 4:30 p.m. by Marie Clark and Esther Christensen, 12 and 13 years old, relatives of his son. They had been sent to hunt for him.  He had been dead only a few minutes when his body was found. Relatives of the dead man are unable to give any cause for his rash act.  Although advanced in age, they say he was in good health. The only theory mentioned is that he was worried over the war situation.

Retired Years Ago
Mr. Rauch had not had active charge of his butcher shop in Buffalo for the past four years, his son, Louis, conducting the business.  The shop was the only one in Buffalo, and was started nearly half a century ago by the elder Rauch. When he retired and turned the reins of business  over to his son, he continued to work about the shop.

Recently, friends say, he had appeared very cheerful. He did not complain about his health and did not appear to be worried about anything.

Disappears At Noon
At noon, or shortly afterward,, Thursday, he disappeared. His absence was noticed, but caused no alarm until between 4 and 5 o’clock.  Then the little girls were sent to find him. They searched all the buildings in the vicinity, finally locating his body hanging to the rafters of the slaughter house.

The Daily Times (Davenport, Iowa]
Valentine Rauch Suicides

Valentine Rauch, aged 80, a butcher of Buffalo, Ia., for nearly a half century, took his own life yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock when he hanged himself from a rafter in his slaughter house. Discovery of the act was made by Marie Clark and Esther Christensen, who had gone to look for him. His son, Louis Rauch, was preparing to do some killing and was met by the girls who told him of their discovery. No reason has been found for the act.

Rauch was born in Germany and came to this country fifty years ago, settling in this locality. He entered the butchering business and ran a slaughter house for nearly a half century. He leaves his wife, five sons, George, Louis, Carl, Harry of Buffalo, and Clarence of Davenport, and three daughters, Mrs. L Ochsner, Mrs. W. Oshsner and Mrs. Preston Gold, all of Buffalo.
The funeral will be held Sunday. - Submitted by Lynnea Dickinson

Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Tuesday evening, January 24, 1922

Thomas
David Thomas died at his home on South Howell street Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock following a short illness. He was born in Wales, Scotland, on Feb. 2, 1863, and came with his parents to America when he was a child. The family settled near Buffalo, where Mr. Thomas made his home until recent years when he was removed to Davenport. He was in the employ of the city.
Surviving are two sons, Harry and Arthur Thomas of Davenport, two brothers, Edward and William Thomas of Buffalo, and two sisters, Mrs. Rachel Fridley of Buffalo and Mrs. Esther Murray of St. Davis, Ill.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Nissen & Hartwig parlors and burial will be in Rose Hill cemetery, Buffalo.

The Pahl Funeral
The funeral of Eggert Pahl was held Monday afternoon at 3:30 from the home of the daughter, Mrs. Edward James, one-half mile south of Blue Grass road. Miss Inez Batchelor, who officiated, sang a sacred song. Miss Egger also sang. Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery, Buffalo. Pallbearers were Fritz Kautz, Ed Zinger, Perry Rose, Samuel Moore, Elwood Clark and William Kearney.

Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Friday evening, March 17, 1922

David Thomas Succumbs at Jamestown Home
David Thomas passed away at his home in Jamestown, Scott county, Thursday evening at 8:30 after several months of ill health. He was born in Carmonthenshire, South Wales, and came to America in 1866, settling near Jamestown. Fifty-one years ago he married Miss Martha Gettens who preceded him in death Jan. 15, 1915. The following children survive: Henry, Robert and Mrs. Annie Twigg of Buffalo township, and Mrs. Mary Lehnhardt of Walnut, Iowa.

Services will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Nissen & Hartwig parlors, Davenport, and interment will be made in Rose Hill cemetery, Buffalo.

Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Wednesday evening, Aug 9, 1922

MRS. W.J. EGGER DIES AT HOME IN BUFFALO, IA.
Grief Over Death of Her Son in May a Contributory Cause.

Grief over the death of her son, William J Egger, on May 12, 1922, resulted in the demise of Mrs. Mary Egger at her home in Buffalo at 8:40 Tuesday evening. She was 77 years of age and was the wife of Matthias Egger, who survives. Mrs. Egger, whose maiden name was Miss Mary Willie, was born in Switzerland, April 10, 1845, and came to America with her parents when she was six months old, the family settling in Davenport. In 1863 she was united in marriage to Matthias Egger in Davenport, the couple removing to Buffalo 12 years later. They celebrated their Golden wedding anniversary in 1913. Mrs. Egger was a member of the St. Peter's Catholic church of Buffalo and of the Altar and Rosary Society. Loved by all, she was visited by every friend coming from Davenport to Buffalo, and many stories are told of her hospitality. Surviving besides her husband, who is 83 years of age, are one daughter, Mrs. Ray Reed of Libertyville, Ia, and five sons, P.A. and L.G. Egger of Bettendorf, H.J. and A.M. Egger of Davenport, and E.A. Egger of Buffalo.

The funeral will be held Friday morning from the home, with services at St. Peter's church at 9 o'clock, at which hour a solemn requiem high mass will be celebrated. Interment will be made in St. Peter's cemetery, Buffalo.

Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Aug 11, 1922

BUFFALO WOMAN DIES AFTER 30 DAYS' ILLNESS
Mrs. Henry C. Schroder Has Resided in Buffalo for 25 Years.

Mrs. Susie C. Shroder, wife of Henry E. Schroder of Blue Grass, died Thursday evening at 7:15 at her home after an illness of 30 days. She was born in Bismark, N.D. August 31, 1885, her maiden name being Miss Susie Hoffbauer, and came to Buffalo, Ia., with her parents at the age of 2 years.

On Oct. 14, 1908, she was united in marriage by Rev. N.J. Peiffer to Henry E. Schroder at St. Peter's church of Buffalo, and the couple have since resided there. Mrs. Schroder was a member of the Altar and Rosary society of St. Peter's church and was exceedingly popular in the parish to which she belonged by reason of her lovable personality.

Her husband, two daughters, Kathrine and Florence, one brother Edward J. Hoffbauer, of Blue Grass, and two half brothers, Henry Strohbehn and Benjamin Strohbehn of Blue Grass, survive.


A solemn requiem high mass will be celebrated Monday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Peter's church in Buffalo, following services at the home at 3 o'clock and interment will be in St. Peter's cemetery, Buffalo.

Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Friday evening, May 4, 1923

YOUNG MATRON PASSES AWAY AT HOME NEAR CITY
Mrs. Edith Roggenkamp Is Survived by Two Weeks Old Babe.
Mrs. Edith Roggenkamp, well known young matron of the community, died at her home, six miles northwest of Davenport, Thursday afternoon, after an illness extending over the past two weeks. She leaves an infant daughter, two weeks old. Miss Edith Thomas was born in Scott county, Oct. 26, 1901, and was united in marriage to Louis Rogenkamp, July 26, 1922. The couple settled on a farm north of the city and have resided there since their marriage. Mrs. Roggenkamp was well known among the young people of the community in which she lived and had a host of friends who will mourn her untimely death. She is survived by her husband, Louis Roggenkamp; her infant daughter, Ruth Edith; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thomas of Scott county; three sisters, the Misses Anna, Ima and Verna Thomas; two brothers, Harry and Wilbur Thomas and her grandmother, Mrs. Katherine Sieh.

Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home with interment in Rose Hill cemetery, Buffalo, Ia.

Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Monday evening, October 22, 1923

BROWN FUNERAL TO BE HELD AT BUFFALO TUESDAY
Funeral services for Louis F. Brown, who was killed in the railroad accident Saturday, will be held from the home in Buffalo Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be made in Rosehill cemetery, Buffalo. Rev. Mark A. Getzendamer, pastor of St. Mark's English Lutheran church, will officiate.

Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Monday evening, March 3, 1924

The Franklin Funeral
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Franklin died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clyde Lettleton in Montpelier, Iowa, at 6 o'clock this morning. She was born September 25, 1874 in Muscatine and received her education in the schools there. She was married November 26, 1890 in Muscatine. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Montpelier and of the Pythian Sisters of that town. Surviving are the husband, George Franklin, two daughters, Mrs. Clyde Lettleton and Mrs. Florence Welsch, and one granddaughter.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the M.E. church in Montpelier and interment will be made in Rosehill cemetery, Buffalo.

Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Thursday evening, March 6, 1924

The Franklin Funeral
Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock funeral services were held for Mrs. George Franklin, from the home of her daughter, Mrs. C.N. Nettleton of Montpelier. Later services were held at the M.E. church, with Rev. Mark A. Getzendamer officiating. He also officiated at the grave in Rosehill cemetery, Buffalo. The Pythian Sisters of Buffalo of which the deceased was a member were in attendance and officiated at the grave.

Mrs. G.C. Leach and Mrs. Fred Bear sang two songs and the pallbearers were Fred Seih, Peter Seih, Joe Richter, Cyril Franklind, Merrill Thomas and Roy Lobdale.

Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
August 15, 1924

The Thompson Funeral
Funeral services for Burl J. Thompson, who was killed Thursday morning while on the Buffalo road, will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Stapleton Funeral Home. Interment will be made in Buffalo cemetery.

Lousa S. Braun
Mrs. Lousa S. Braun passed away at 6 o'clock this morning at her home two miles west of Buffalo. She was born Feb. 2, 1855, at Wettenburg, Germany, and came to this country in the year 1890. On Feb. 6, 1901, she was united in marriage to Louis Braun in Rock Island.

Surviving are her husband and two brothers in Germany. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from the Lutheran church at Buffalo. Rev. Carl Holterman will officiate. Interment will be at Rose Hill cemetery.

Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Sunday morning, August 17, 1924

The Thompson Funeral
Funeral services for Burl Thompson were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Stapleton Funeral Home, and Rev. M.A. Getzendamer of St. Mark's Lutheran church officiated at the home and the grave in Rose Hill Cemetery, Buffalo.

Casketbearers were Cleve Houten, Sim Meyers, Charles Moore, Harry McCulley, William Roe and Edward Strotes.

Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Tuesday evening, Feb. 10, 1925

The Rostenbach Funeral
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Emma Rostenbach from the late home, 2802 Jefferson avenue, Monday afternoon. Rev. M.A. Getzendaner had charge of the services at the home and at the burial in Rosedale [sic] cemetery, Buffalo. Pallbearers were Carl, William, Edward and Ernest Henning, Joe Zurcher and David Murray.

Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Tuesday evening, May 12, 1925

MRS. WRAGE SUCCUMBS TO LONG ILLNESS
Was a Well Known and Popular Resident of Buffalo, Ia.
Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Wrage, wife of Rudolph Wrage of Buffalo, Iowa, died at 7:15 o'clock this morning at Mercy Hospital, Davenport, after a lingering illness. She had been confined to the hospital over the past three weeks.

The deceased, whose maiden name was Anna Fiedler, was born in Germany, Dec. 10, 1867, and when a mere baby was brot [sic] to Buffalo with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Fiedler. On June 5, 1888 she was united in marriage with Rudolph Fiedler [sic- Wrage], the ceremony performed by Rev. J.T. A. Flannagan at St. Peter's Church in Buffalo.

Soon after marriage they came to Davenport, remaining here until 1895 when they returned to Buffalo and have resided here for the past 30 years.

Mrs. Wrage was a devoted wife and mother and leaves many friends to mourn her passing. She is survived by the bereaved husband and the following children: Arthur R., Charles C., Elmer W., Mrs. O.E. Schroder, Mrs. John Inhelder and Miss Edna Wrage, all of Buffalo. There are also two sisters and a brother as follows: Mrs. Clement Bogelbaugh, Davenport; Mrs. John Porstmann, Kansas City, Mo., and Charles Fiedler, of Buffalo.

The body was removed to the Fred N. Ruhl funeral home where it will remain until Wednesday morning when it will be returned to the family home in Buffalo. The funeral will be held from here at 8:30 o'clock at St. Peters church and interment at Rose Hill cemetery, Buffalo.

Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Sunday morning, June 7, 1925

INFANT SON OF MR. AND MRS. G. SECOY IS CALLED
Mr. and Mrs. George Secoy, 3238 Diehn street, Davenport, are mourning the loss of an infant son, who passed away Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the age of four days.

Seven brothers survive beside the parents. They are Raymond, Wayne, Rollin, Warren, Edwin, Frank and LaVern.
Funeral services are being held from the E.A. Horrigan & Son funeral parlors this morning at 9:30 o'clock with interment at Rose Hill cemetery, Buffalo.

Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Monday evening, Nov 2, 1925

PIONEER SCOTT COUNTY WOMAN CALLED TO REST
Mrs. Mary Buchmeyer of Buffalo Township Passes Away Today.

Mrs. Mary Buchmeyer, pioneer resident of Scott county, passed away at 3:30 this morning at the home of her son, John Buchmeyer, RR2, Walcott. The deceased was born on March 25, 1847, in Moelen, Tyrol. At the age of 7 she was left an orphan by the death of her parents and went to live in Wertenburg, Germany, where she stayed until she was 21 years of age.

In 1867 Mrs. Buchmeyer sailed for this country, coming directly to Scott county. On Jan. 12, 1868, she was united in marriage to Casper Buchmeyer by the late Monsignor Niermann at St. Joseph's church, Davenport. The husband preceded her in death 21 years ago.

Surviving are one son, John; one daughter, Mrs. Sullivan Mosier of Davenport RR No 6; ten grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. One daughter, Mrs. Henry Kluever, died 34 years ago.

Mrs. Buchmeyer was a faithful member of St. Peter's church, Buffalo. The body was removed to the Fred N. Ruhl Funeral Home where it will remain until Tuesday morning. Then it will be taken to the home of the son, John, RR No 2, Walcott, from where the funeral services will be held at 8 o'clock Wednesday morning and at 9 o'clock at St. Peter's church, Buffalo. Interment will be made in Rosehill cemetery, Buffalo.

Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Sunday morning, Feb 27, 1927,Pg 1
Gertrude Dorothy Pagel, 4-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond B Pagel of Buffalo, died Saturday at 1:15 a.m. at Mercy hospital after a week's illness. She was born at Buffalo, Oct. 29, 1923, and surviving besides her parents are one sister, Arlene, and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Emuel Muth and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Pagel.

The remains were removed to the Runge mortuary. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home west of Buffalo. The Rev. Mark Getzendener will officiate and interment will be at Rosehill cemetery.

Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Tuesday evening, Nov 1, 1927

The Strohbehn Funeral.
Funeral services for Ben L Strohbehn were held this morning from the home, two miles west of the city on the Blue Grass road, at 8:30 o'clock with services at St. Peter's church at Buffalo at 9 o'clock.


The Rev. P.J. O'Reilly celebrated requiem high mass, gave the burial absolution and preached the funeral sermon. He also officiated at the services at the grave in Rose Hill cemetery.  The pallbearers, cousins of the deceased, were R.B Pagel, Robert Muth, Paul Ralfs, Clarence Beh, Frank Beh and Joe Bernick.

Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Sunday morning, Nov. 6, 1927

BELL
Mrs. Mathilda Bell, 807 Concord street, passed away at her home at 3:15 p.m. Friday, after a lingering illness.


The deceased was born in Fairport, Ia., Aug. 25, 1842. She has been a resident of Scott county for the past 55 years. She was united in marriage to William Bell in 1860 at Muscatine, Ia. Mr. Bell preceded her in death 25 years ago. She was a member of the Methodist church.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Hannah Carstens, Davenport, Mrs. Mary Ord, Buffalo, Ia., Mrs. Marie Dyer, Davenport, Mrs. Gustave Rostenbach, Buffalo, and one son, John Bell, Davenport; 26 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and four great-great-great grandchildren.

The body was removed to the Horrigan funeral home and was returned to the late home where funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. Dr. Frank Court will officiate. Interment will be in Rose Hill cemetery, Buffalo.

Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Friday evening, Jan 20, 1928

AGED BUFFALO RESIDENT DIES IN DAVENPORT
Thos. Webster Succumbs at Home of Daughter, Mrs. J.C. Wylie
Thomas Webster, 79, a resident of Buffalo for more than 40 years, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.C. Wylie, 1230 West Fourth street, Davenport, after an illness of a year's duration.

Mr. Webster was born in Liverpool, England, on Sept. 29, 1848. He came to America at the age of 18, settling in Pennsylvania and later came to Scott county where he has since resided. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge of Buffalo. His wife preceded him in death eight months ago.

Surviving are seven daughters, Mrs. Peter Drumm, Muscatine, Ia., Mrs. Jesse Wylie, Davenport, Mrs. Henry Hartman, Holt, Ore., Mrs. Julius Gadient, Davenport, Mrs. Henry Groce, Davenport, Mrs. George Wiese, Buffalo, and Mrs. Frank Padeskie of Davenport; three sons, Robert and Ralph, Buffalo and Frank, Davenport; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The body was taken to the Runge mortuary where it will remain until Sunday morning when it will be taken to the Lutheran church at Buffalo. Services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the church. Interment will be in the Buffalo cemetery.

Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Sunday morning, Feb. 3, 1929

The Bishop Funeral
Funeral services for Jacob Bishop were held at 2:30 p.m Friday at the Horrigan home for funerals. The Rev. C.W. Harrop officiated at the services at the home and at the grave in Rose Hill cemetery, Buffalo. Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Dyer and Miss Catherine Stormer sang "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and "Rock of Ages." Pallbearers were Rev. Wayne, Rolland, Warren and Edward Secoy and Kenneth Brann [or Braun].

The Daily Times (Davenport, IA); Monday, November 15, 1937
Funeral Rites for Mrs. Mary F. Rauch At Buffalo Tuesday

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary F. Rauch, 87, resident of Buffalo, Ia., where she was well known since 1885 (should be 1855), who died at her home there at 8 p.m. Saturday after an illness of 10 days, will be held from the German Lutheran church there at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Rosehill cemetery.

Mrs. Rauch was born in Sparkelbach (sic), Germany, June 18, 1850, and came to the United States with her parents when she was 11 weeks old. They first settled in New Orleans, La., and later removed to Evansville, Ind. When she was five years of age they moved to Buffalo, where she received her education. She was married to V. Rauch, Nov. 21, 1872. Her husband, two daughter and one son preceded her in death. She was a member of the German Lutheran church.

Three daughters, Mrs. L. T. Ochsner, Mrs. P. T. Gold and Mrs. W. F. Ochsner, all of Buffalo; five sons, George, Carl and Harry, all of Buffalo, and Louis and Clarence of Davenport; 17 grandchildren and five great grandchildren survive.

The body was taken to the Runge mortuary and was returned to the family home late Sunday.

Submitted by Lynnea Dickinson

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