Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-21
In Memoriam
Mrs. May Stemshorn Lembereer.

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May Stemshorn Lemberger was
born at Portsmith, Ohio, May 10,
1849, and departed this life March
IA, 1916. at her late residence, los
Vogel avenue, at the age of sc years
ten months and four days. She came
! to Burlington in 1867, young lady
yet in her teens. September Z, 1869,
she was joined with J. L. Lemberger
in the holy bond of matrimony. This
union was blessed with four children:
Mrs. L. A. Gordon and Edwin L. Lem
berger of Ottumwa, Mrs. F. l.. Ward
er Of Farson and John G. Lemberger
of Abba. These, with several grand
children and the bereaved husband,
survive.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lemberger were
charter members of Trinity Lutheran
church of Burlington and the four
children were received into the same
household Of faith by the rite Of con-
flrmation. They rendered commend
able service to that struggling mis-
sion by gifts, labor and influence, and
truly they are a Godsend to our
needy mission here with which they
were planning to affiliate by Easter
tide. Now, instead of being enrolled
in the militant English Lutheran
church of this city, the sainted moth
er has been received into the church
triumphant, with her name written in
the book Of life.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lemberger left Bur
lington in 1893, lived in Ottumwa a
short time, and then moved to Los
Angeles, Cal, where they resided for
fourteen years. They returned to Of
tumwa last September to make this
their permanent residence. A coy
little cottage was built with every
comfort and convenience. Mother and
father were happy to be near their
children. The entire family was to-
gether last Sunday in pleasant asso-
citation. Another desire of the deceas-
ed was that her departure from this
world might be calm and peaceful.
Quietly, sweetly she took her rest,
her eyes closing on this world to open
in the next. Her soul took its flight
to realms beyond this vale Of tears.
AS a consecrated consistent Christian,
who can doubt but that she is with
her Lord. Surely she is safe in the
arms of Jesus, sheltered from every
stress and storm.
A devoted wife, loving mother, a
fond grandmother, cherished friend
and neighbor has gone. but her words
still live, her influence will long DO
felt. her memory will ever be blessed.
The family oirce is broken, the
vacant chair is evident and void
this world cannot fill, but there Is an
added treasure in heaven, a new link
with eternity, reckoning hand for
those near and dear. May we all so
live that we shall be welcomed to the
heavenly home, to join the ranks OF
the redeemed, blessed Of God, the
Father; saved by God, the Son, sane
tilted by God, the Holy Spirit.
Amid a profusion Of flowers and a
large concourse Of relatives, neigh
bors and friends, the last solemn ser
vice was held at the home Thursday
afternoon, March Is, 1915, at $3.50
O'Clock. The Apollo male quartet
sang most alphabetically the favor
tie songs Of the deceased: Lead Kind
ly Light" Safe in the Arms Of
Jesus" and the "Christian's Good
night" Rev. G.. A. Sundberg of the
English Lutheran church had charge
of the service, with scripture, prayer
and comforting message on "The
Heavenly Home" Text, John 14:2.
A brief service was held at the grave,
interment taking place in Ottumwa
cemetery. The pail bearers were