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Obituary for Elizabeth Rhoades (Ashbaugh).

The following is a transcription done by Elizabeth Wilson Williams on 23 October 2006:

Recent Deaths - Mrs. Elizabeth Beals - Mrs. Elizabeth Beals, widow of the late James Beals, died at their home near Cross Roads on Tuesday evening, August 5, 1930.

Mrs. Beals was born at Pine Grove, February 3, 1855, the daughter of Earnest and Anna Rhoades. She was united in marriage with Benjamin F. Ashbaugh on March 18, 1874. To this union were born three children: Clarence and Annie, deceased, and Vern who resides in Richland township. Mr. Ashbaugh passed away in 1903.

Mr. and Mrs. Beals were united in marriage August 17, 1904. They have always resided in this community. Mr. Beals passed away just three months ago, on May 9th, 1930.

Mrs. Beals is survived by one son and three grandchileren; also the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Christ Leavy, of Kossuth; Mrs. Isaac Fye, of Mariasville, and Mrs. William Reath, of Salem; Henry Rhoads, of Kossuth; Solomon, of Waterson; William, of Salem, and Dan, of Knox; Two brothers, Earnest and John, preceded her in death.

Mrs. Beals was a member of the Salem Lutheran church.

Funeral services were held on Friday, August 8, conducted by Rev. J. R. Booth, Rev. J. J. Gilbert and Rev. C,I. Steffey. Interment followed in Stone churcj cemeetery, near Wentling's Corners.