1884 - Anna Marie Rohwer - 1945

Anna Marie Rohwer, daughter of John and Marie Seeman Hoepner, was born in Tama County, Iowa, September 15, 1884, and passed away at Sioux City Sunday morning, July 22, 1945 at the age of 60 years, 10 months and 7 days.

She attended the public schools in Tama County and came to O'Brien county with her parents in 1900. On January 25, 1905, she was united in marriage to Herman K. Rohwer in Liberty township. Born to this union were eight children, three girls and five boys. The are Delbert J. Rohwer of Sutherland, Dr. Harold H. Rohwer of Fort Dodge, Gladys Wolter of Calument, Alice Linneweh of San Mateo, Calif., Dorthy Davis at home, Russell E. Rohwer of Sutherland, PFC Loyd H. Rohwer in the South Pacifid and Daniel D. Rowher at home.

She is survived by her husband, her eight children, 12 grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: Dora Hagedorn of Spirit Lake, Amelia Holst of Everly, Hans Hoeppner, Spirit Lake; Clara Barus [sic], Kingsville, Texas; John Hoeppner, Calumet and Alvena Ebert, Calumet.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother and sister. Mr. and Mrs. Rohwer have spent 33 years in the Gaza community and made their home for seven years in Liberty township. Last Jan. 25th, they celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary.

Mrs. Rohwer's life has been a happy useful one. She has been a devoted wife and mother and her passing leaves a void in her family that only time alone can heal. She will be missed by her loved ones and her many friends and neighbors who will always remember her for her sincerity and thoughtfulnes for others.

Mrs. Rohwer was a patient sufferer for many weeks, the last nine of which were spent at St. Joseph's hospital at Sioux City. She passed away there Sunday morning at 8 o'clock even though all that medical science and loving hands could do was done to spare her life.

Sutherland (Iowa) Courier, July 26, 1945, p.1

All named parties are now deceased.