Emma Marie Grams, daughter of Ludwig and Charlotte Grams, was born September 24, 1868 in Chicago, IL. In early infancy she was received into the church through Holy Baptism. She was confirmed in St. Paul's Lutheran Church in New Ulm, April 18, 1886.
In the year 1874 she moved with her parents from Chicago to Minnesota and settled at New Ulm. Here they farmed for fourteen years. When she was about 21 years of age she came with her parents to this community and settled in Rosehill township.
On February 18, 1890, the deceased was united in holy wedlock with Jacob Rausenberger. God blessed this union with 10 children.
They started their married life, as did other pioneers, on a farm in Rosehill.
In the fall of 1948 they moved to their new home in Westbrook. It was August 16, 1949 that the departed lost her helpmate.
She was a faithful member of her church and a charter member of the ladies aid.
In 1948, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Busswitz moved in with her parents to help take care of them. She had been doctoring for 22 years for anemia and was in failing health for the past 6 months. She fell peacefully asleep on Thursday, March 7, at 4:30 am having reached the age of 88 years, 5 months, and 14 days.
Her passing is mourned by ten children, namely: Freda (Mrs. Bert Buswitz) of Westbrook, Henry of Westbrook, Nellie (Mrs. Christ Comnick) of Burtrum, William of Heron Lake, Walter of Slayton, Ann (Mrs. George Ladtke) of Westbrok , Paul of Westbrook, Stella (Mrs. Walter Jensen) of Westbrook, George of Westbrook and Alfred of Fulda; 16 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Two brothers, Paul Grams and Rudolph Grams of Westbrook. Four sisters, Mrs. John Engler of Westbrook Mrs. Sophie Layborn of Fargo, ND, Mrs. Ada Comnick, Motley, and Mrs. August Schmultz of Motley. Also many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Gust, Henry and Otto and one sister Bertha.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon, March 9, from Rosehill Lutheran church. Burial was made at the Rosehill cemetery.
Pallbearers were her six sons: Henry, Willie, Walter, Paul, George and Alfred Rausenberger.