The Moravia Union
Thursday, May 31, 1928
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MARTHA LUSE FOSTER
Martha Luse, daughter of Aaron and Martha Luse, was born in Van Buren county, Iowa, Sept. 2, 1846, and departed this life at her home in Appanoose county, May 25, 1928, being at the time of her death 81 years, 8 months and 23 days of age.
She was united in marriage to Francis Kincade November 10, 1864. To this union two children were born.
On March 17, 1867, she was bereft of her companion. She was again united in marriage with Iven L. Foster on January 13, 1870. To this union eight children were born, three of whom died in infancy.
She leaves to mourn her departure seven children: Emma Nash, A. W. Kincade, M. S. Foster, J. P. Foster of Moravia; Ida Van Dorin, J. H. Foster and Ira Foster of Centerville; two brothers, Wm. J. Luse of Garden Grove, Iowa, and Jackson Luse of Moravia; two sisters, Laura Andrews of Kenesaw, Nebr., and Mary Turner of Moravia; 33 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
At the age of fifteen years she was converted at Old California School house near Main Station and later united with the M. E. Church at Main Station and during the remainder of her life was faithful to the trust she felt was sufficient.
About three weeks before her departure she spoke earnestly but cheerfully to her children and grandchildren, bidding them goodbye and requesting them to meet her in heaven. In her last hours she was in continual prayer. Now we know that her prayers have been answered in that the Heavenly Father has taken her own soul.
On May 15, 1887, her second husband departed from this life. For several years the deceased then continued her home with the children. One by one the children left her, setting up their own homes, so that for the last 22 years grandmother Foster lived all alone and demanding no special care until the last six weeks. In her lonely life she was contended and happy, making very clear what a happy and satisfied companion and Father our Heavenly Father can and will be to all them that trust him.
Surely a victorious life has been lived and the crown of eternal life is the reward. To the bereaved and friends we can only recommend to experience a like faith so that when the last day comes there may be a happy reunion in the home where no farewells ever take place.
Funeral services were held in the Methodist church at Main Station, May 25, in charge of Rev. O. J. Fix of Moravia. It was somewhat old fashioned. By her request her body was taken to the Sand Hill cemetery in the old fashioned horse drawn hearse. She had also requested that her body be not held over night after she was gone. It has been said she never rode in a train nor in an automobile and she proved that she could get along without these modern commodities. She believed in the old time religion of which the most of us could use much more than we have.
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Thursday, May 31, 1928
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MARTHA LUSE FOSTER
Martha Luse, daughter of Aaron and Martha Luse, was born in Van Buren county, Iowa, Sept. 2, 1846, and departed this life at her home in Appanoose county, May 25, 1928, being at the time of her death 81 years, 8 months and 23 days of age.
She was united in marriage to Francis Kincade November 10, 1864. To this union two children were born.
On March 17, 1867, she was bereft of her companion. She was again united in marriage with Iven L. Foster on January 13, 1870. To this union eight children were born, three of whom died in infancy.
She leaves to mourn her departure seven children: Emma Nash, A. W. Kincade, M. S. Foster, J. P. Foster of Moravia; Ida Van Dorin, J. H. Foster and Ira Foster of Centerville; two brothers, Wm. J. Luse of Garden Grove, Iowa, and Jackson Luse of Moravia; two sisters, Laura Andrews of Kenesaw, Nebr., and Mary Turner of Moravia; 33 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
At the age of fifteen years she was converted at Old California School house near Main Station and later united with the M. E. Church at Main Station and during the remainder of her life was faithful to the trust she felt was sufficient.
About three weeks before her departure she spoke earnestly but cheerfully to her children and grandchildren, bidding them goodbye and requesting them to meet her in heaven. In her last hours she was in continual prayer. Now we know that her prayers have been answered in that the Heavenly Father has taken her own soul.
On May 15, 1887, her second husband departed from this life. For several years the deceased then continued her home with the children. One by one the children left her, setting up their own homes, so that for the last 22 years grandmother Foster lived all alone and demanding no special care until the last six weeks. In her lonely life she was contended and happy, making very clear what a happy and satisfied companion and Father our Heavenly Father can and will be to all them that trust him.
Surely a victorious life has been lived and the crown of eternal life is the reward. To the bereaved and friends we can only recommend to experience a like faith so that when the last day comes there may be a happy reunion in the home where no farewells ever take place.
Funeral services were held in the Methodist church at Main Station, May 25, in charge of Rev. O. J. Fix of Moravia. It was somewhat old fashioned. By her request her body was taken to the Sand Hill cemetery in the old fashioned horse drawn hearse. She had also requested that her body be not held over night after she was gone. It has been said she never rode in a train nor in an automobile and she proved that she could get along without these modern commodities. She believed in the old time religion of which the most of us could use much more than we have.
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The Moravia Union
Thursday, May 31, 1928
page one
MARTHA LUSE FOSTER
Martha Luse, daughter of Aaron and Martha Luse, was born in Van Buren county, Iowa, Sept. 2, 1846, and departed this life at her home in Appanoose county, May 25, 1928, being at the time of her death 81 years, 8 months and 23 days of age.
She was united in marriage to Francis Kincade November 10, 1864. To this union two children were born.
On March 17, 1867, she was bereft of her companion. She was again united in marriage with Iven L. Foster on January 13, 1870. To this union eight children were born, three of whom died in infancy.
She leaves to mourn her departure seven children: Emma Nash, A. W. Kincade, M. S. Foster, J. P. Foster of Moravia; Ida Van Dorin, J. H. Foster and Ira Foster of Centerville; two brothers, Wm. J. Luse of Garden Grove, Iowa, and Jackson Luse of Moravia; two sisters, Laura Andrews of Kenesaw, Nebr., and Mary Turner of Moravia; 33 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
At the age of fifteen years she was converted at Old California School house near Main Station and later united with the M. E. Church at Main Station and during the remainder of her life was faithful to the trust she felt was sufficient.
About three weeks before her departure she spoke earnestly but cheerfully to her children and grandchildren, bidding them goodbye and requesting them to meet her in heaven. In her last hours she was in continual prayer. Now we know that her prayers have been answered in that the Heavenly Father has taken her own soul.
On May 15, 1887, her second husband departed from this life. For several years the deceased then continued her home with the children. One by one the children left her, setting up their own homes, so that for the last 22 years grandmother Foster lived all alone and demanding no special care until the last six weeks. In her lonely life she was contended and happy, making very clear what a happy and satisfied companion and Father our Heavenly Father can and will be to all them that trust him.
Surely a victorious life has been lived and the crown of eternal life is the reward. To the bereaved and friends we can only recommend to experience a like faith so that when the last day comes there may be a happy reunion in the home where no farewells ever take place.
Funeral services were held in the Methodist church at Main Station, May 25, in charge of Rev. O. J. Fix of Moravia. It was somewhat old fashioned. By her request her body was taken to the Sand Hill cemetery in the old fashioned horse drawn hearse. She had also requested that her body be not held over night after she was gone. It has been said she never rode in a train nor in an automobile and she proved that she could get along without these modern commodities. She believed in the old time religion of which the most of us could use much more than we have.
Contributed by Burt#46867609
Thursday, May 31, 1928
page one
MARTHA LUSE FOSTER
Martha Luse, daughter of Aaron and Martha Luse, was born in Van Buren county, Iowa, Sept. 2, 1846, and departed this life at her home in Appanoose county, May 25, 1928, being at the time of her death 81 years, 8 months and 23 days of age.
She was united in marriage to Francis Kincade November 10, 1864. To this union two children were born.
On March 17, 1867, she was bereft of her companion. She was again united in marriage with Iven L. Foster on January 13, 1870. To this union eight children were born, three of whom died in infancy.
She leaves to mourn her departure seven children: Emma Nash, A. W. Kincade, M. S. Foster, J. P. Foster of Moravia; Ida Van Dorin, J. H. Foster and Ira Foster of Centerville; two brothers, Wm. J. Luse of Garden Grove, Iowa, and Jackson Luse of Moravia; two sisters, Laura Andrews of Kenesaw, Nebr., and Mary Turner of Moravia; 33 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
At the age of fifteen years she was converted at Old California School house near Main Station and later united with the M. E. Church at Main Station and during the remainder of her life was faithful to the trust she felt was sufficient.
About three weeks before her departure she spoke earnestly but cheerfully to her children and grandchildren, bidding them goodbye and requesting them to meet her in heaven. In her last hours she was in continual prayer. Now we know that her prayers have been answered in that the Heavenly Father has taken her own soul.
On May 15, 1887, her second husband departed from this life. For several years the deceased then continued her home with the children. One by one the children left her, setting up their own homes, so that for the last 22 years grandmother Foster lived all alone and demanding no special care until the last six weeks. In her lonely life she was contended and happy, making very clear what a happy and satisfied companion and Father our Heavenly Father can and will be to all them that trust him.
Surely a victorious life has been lived and the crown of eternal life is the reward. To the bereaved and friends we can only recommend to experience a like faith so that when the last day comes there may be a happy reunion in the home where no farewells ever take place.
Funeral services were held in the Methodist church at Main Station, May 25, in charge of Rev. O. J. Fix of Moravia. It was somewhat old fashioned. By her request her body was taken to the Sand Hill cemetery in the old fashioned horse drawn hearse. She had also requested that her body be not held over night after she was gone. It has been said she never rode in a train nor in an automobile and she proved that she could get along without these modern commodities. She believed in the old time religion of which the most of us could use much more than we have.
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