Rebecca J. (Stewart) Muse and John M. Muse
Decatur County Journal-Iowa
January 2, l9l9
REBECCA J. STEWART was born January 20, l849, in Harrison, Mo., and departed this life December 29, l9l8, at the age of 69 years, ll months and 9 days.
In l85l, she came with her parents to Center Township, near Leon, where she spent nearly all of her life.On February 28, l869, she was united in marriage to JOHN M. MUSE.To this union were born five children, MRS. E.J. SWOPE, MRS. C.P. SWOPE and FRED MUSE, of Leon; RALPH MUSE, of Davenport; WALTER MUSE, of Des Moines.The children were all at the bedside when the end came, except RALPH, who on account of sickness could not come.These, with five grandchildren, three sisters and four brothers, and a host of friends are left to mourn her passing.Her husband departed this life September l4, l9l6.
At the age of l8 years, MRS. MUSE confessed Christ, uniting with the Christian Church to which she remained a devoted member to the last.She was a kind and loving wife and mother, devoting her life and energies for the comfort and good of those who surrounded her.A woman of few words, she cherished a warm heart for all humanity, and met the end without murmer or complaint.Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Henry Esch of Decatur, at the home of C.P. SWOPE.MRS. MUSE was laid to rest by her husband in Leon Cemetery.
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CARD OF THANKS
We desire to express deep and sincere appreciation of the many kindnesses and for the sympathy and help of the neighbors and other friends during the illness and death of our beloved mother.
THE CHILDREN.