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Sarah Jane Poling (b. 16 Jun 1865, d. 27 Apr 1936)

Obit for Sarah Jane Poling Keeler

Sarah Jane Poling (daughter of Richard Poling and Phoebe Miller) was born 16 Jun 1865 in Mount Sterling, Van Buren, Iowa, and died 27 Apr 1936 in Cantril, Iowa. She married Warren Keeler on 19 Feb 1893 in Iowa.

Notes for Sarah Jane Poling:
SARAH JANE POLING KEELER

Sarah Jane, daughter of Richard and Phoebe Poling, was born in Van Buren County Iowa, June 16, 1865, passed away at her home in Cantril, Iowa, April 27 1936, at the age of 70 years, 10 months and 19 days.

she was united in marriage with Warren Keeler Feb. 19, 1893, to this union five children were born, three sons and two daughters, namely, Rex, of Dolores Colorado, Ross of Ottumwa, Iowa, Ralph at home, Mrs. Rena Buckles of Davenport, Iowa, and Rena (sic) Leathers of Batavia, Iowa.

She confessed faith in Christ at an early age, and united with the M.E. Church at Mt. Sterling. The graces of a Christian character that have been most pronounced were her loyalty to her family, husband and children and showed considerable kindness to friends and neighbors.

Her husband preceded her in death May 30, 1927. She is now survived by her five children, twelve grand children, other relatives and a host of friends and neighbors to mourn their loss.

Funeral services were conducted at the M.E. Church in Cantril, April 28, by her pastor Rev. F.M. James. Three songs were given by Gerald Dunsmore, Ben Casady, Mrs. Nola Au Gspurger (sic) and Miss Elma Daggs, Mrs. George Cretcher presided at the piano. Burial was in the Harness cemetery near Mt. Sterling with the Wellborn directing.

NOTE: Husband Warren KEELER obit found elsewhere on this forum. (Photocopy of this obit found on page 193 of Obit Book "A" of the Van Buren County Genealogical Society's collection at the Keosauqua Public Library in Jan 2001. Name of newspaper and date of obit not given.)

Author: Karen DaPra, found on Ancestry.com

More About Sarah Jane Poling and Warren Keeler:
Marriage: 19 Feb 1893, Iowa.

Children of Sarah Jane Poling and Warren Keeler are:

Rex Keeler, d. date unknown.
Ross Keeler, d. date unknown.
Ralph Keeler, d. date unknown.
Rena Keeler, d. date unknown.
Rena Keeler (sic), d. date unknown.