Jackson Sentinel Maquoketa, Iowa Tuesday, Oct. 22, 1929
Death Summons Mrs. Matthias EdwardsMrs. Mathias Edwards, 54 years of age died Saturday afternoon at her home, 3 miles north of Iron Hill, death following a four days illness of uremic poison.
Ellen Esther Streets, daughter of Elijah and Elizabeth Streets, was born in Jones County near Monmouth, Iowa in May, 1875 and her entire life had been spent in the vicinity of Iron Hill. On January 3, 1901 she was united in Marriage to Fred Hansen, and this union was blessed with two children, Robt. and Helen. Fourteen years ago she was married to Matthias Edwards, who with the two children survive to mourn the death of a beloved wife and devoted mother. She is also survived by two brothers, Israel and John Streets of Onslow and one sister, Mrs. M. S. Round of Emeline and a number of nieces and nephews.
The deceased was a member of the Methodist church since childhood.
Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon, Rev.. D. F. Boomershine officiating. Interment was made in the Street's cemetery.
The maiden name for Ella, should be Edwards, not Streets as listed in the obituary.