Emma R. Campbell, daughter of William and Mary Orfield, was born February 24, 1877, at Jefferson, Iowa and passed away December 7 at the Leisure Manor nursing home in Osceola at the age of 90 years, 9 months and 13 days.
She was united in marriage March 25, 1894 to Henry Campbell in Decatur, to this union were born 9 children. Her favorite pastime was needlework, for which she had to give up a few weeks before her death. She was a kind and loving mother; her children were her pride and joy. She was affiliated with the Baptist church.
Those who preceded her in death, her husband, Henry, 1952; her son, James, 1960; 5 sisters and 3 brothers. She is survived by her 8 children, 3 sons and 5 daughters, Bill of Murray, Clarence, Lorimor; Lawrence, Des Moines; Edith Gibson, Grand River; Jessie DeVore, Osceola; Margie McBee, Des Moines; Loreda Robinson, Des Moines; one sister, Mary Smith of Leon; 30 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, 30 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held December 9 at Watts and Soll Funeral Home. Burial was at Rest Haven cemetery, Des Moines.
Emma R. Campbell, daughter of William and Mary Orfield, was born February 24, 1877, at Jefferson, Iowa and passed away December 7 at the Leisure Manor nursing home in Osceola at the age of 90 years, 9 months and 13 days.
She was united in marriage March 25, 1894 to Henry Campbell in Decatur, to this union were born 9 children. Her favorite pastime was needlework, for which she had to give up a few weeks before her death. She was a kind and loving mother; her children were her pride and joy. She was affiliated with the Baptist church.
Those who preceded her in death, her husband, Henry, 1952; her son, James, 1960; 5 sisters and 3 brothers. She is survived by her 8 children, 3 sons and 5 daughters, Bill of Murray, Clarence, Lorimor; Lawrence, Des Moines; Edith Gibson, Grand River; Jessie DeVore, Osceola; Margie McBee, Des Moines; Loreda Robinson, Des Moines; one sister, Mary Smith of Leon; 30 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, 30 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held December 9 at Watts and Soll Funeral Home. Burial was at Rest Haven cemetery, Des Moines.
Family Members
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James Leroy Harrison "Harrison" Orfield
1870–1951
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Sarah Margaret Orfield Norman
1872–1902
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Charles Preston Orfield
1875–1955
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Amanda Catharine Orfield Lewis
1879–1912
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Otta Elizabeth Orfield Hailey
1880–1951
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Esther Clarissa Orfield Bronson
1881–1956
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Nina Lucille Orfield
1885–1910
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Mary Nettie "Mollie" Orfield Noftsger
1888–1974
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William Albert "Will" Orfield
1890–1946
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William Robert Campbell
1895–1968
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Edith Esther Campbell Gibson
1896–1991
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Clarence Martin Campbell
1898–1996
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Jessie Beatrice Campbell DeVore
1899–1984
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Margery Marie Campbell McBee
1902–1981
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Lawrence Henry "Doc" Campbell
1907–1982
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Velma Nina Campbell Palmer
1909–2008
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James Lloyd Campbell
1913–1960
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Loreda Louise Campbell Robinson
1919–1996
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