Spitzbarth, Magaretha Dorothea (1820-1908) Gravesite of

Spitzbarth, Magaretha Dorothea

Maiden Name
Fritsch

Death
1908-05-03 (aged 88 years)

Birth
1820-06-01

Obituary

Mrs. Margaret Spitzbarth died on Sunday, May 3, in the 88th year of her age. She was born in Germany in 1820; was united in marriage in 1840 to August Spitzbarth. In 1847 they came to America. The husband died in 1872. Three sons and one daughter survive the mother. Mrs. Spitzbarth was a member of the Methodist church for many years, and remained faithful until death. The funeral took place on Wednesday with services in the church here and burial in the family lot in the city cemetery, Rev. S. Bender officiating.
Iowa County Democrat, May 7, 1908