Jacob Rhoades and Jane Ellen (Coder) Rhoades
Decatur County Journal
Thursday, February 3, l9l6
UNCLE JACOB RHOADES, one of the prominent pioneer residents of Decatur
County, passed away last Sunday at his home near Lamoni.The death of
MR. RHOADES came as a great shock to his many friends throughout the
country.He was popular with all, a good man ever ready to extend a
helping hand to those in need.His loss will be keenly felt by the
people of the community in which he lived.The bereaved family have the
sincere sympathy of all.
UNCLE JACOB RHOADES, as he was known for many years, was born in
Highland County, Ohio, February ll, l836, and died at his home January
30, l9l6.Had he lived twelve more days he would have celebrated his
80th birthday.
On February lst, l864, he was united in marriage with JANE ELLEN CODER,
of the same county in Ohio.To this union were born seven children,
three sons and four daughters.Two of these, MISS IRA and FRANK
preceded their father to the life beyond.The living are MRS. MAGGIE
FRYE, of Waterloo, Iowa; MISS ROSA, who lived with her father; MRS. EVA
WILEY, of near Lineville, Iowa; CHAS. and WILLIAM, both residing near
Lamoni.
UNCLE JACOB, with his family, came from Ohio to Louisa County, Iowa, in
l864, where he lived until l880, then coming to this county where he
made his home until death.He gave his life to Christ in l887 and
united with the Adventist Church, where his membership continued through
life.Together with the five children already named, he leaves three
brothers, two sisters, several grandchildren and great grandchildren,
with a host of distant relatives and sincere friends to weep at his
parting.'Tis true that UNCLE JACOB will be missed from his home and by
his loved ones, but our tears are dried in the realization that a golden
sheaf has been gathered by the Eternal reaper and in calmness we say,
good-bye.