Rosabelle Laura Royce

Dakota Tribune ~ November 24, 1922. Mrs. Royce Buried in Minneapolis.

The funeral services of Mrs. A. W. Royce who died while visiting relatives in Kerman,Calif., were held at the Washburn Undertaking Parlors in Minneapolis Monday.

Many from here, besides the immediate family were in attendance. Rev. Marker, formerly pastor of the English Lutheran Church here, officiated.

Rosabelle Wilson was born in Lebanon, Dakota County, on August 23, 1861. She was united in marriage to A. W. Royce in October 1878 at Hutchinson. After living five years on a farm near Hutchinson they moved to Douglas County where they resided two years, returning to Dakota County where they have resided ever since.

To this union eight children were born - seven boys and one girl. The sons are Archie, George, Howard, Warren, Gerry, Henry and Frank. One daughter Florence, now Mrs. Haverland, and all of whom are living. Besides her husband and children she leaves one brother and a sister in Kerman, Calif.

Mrs. Royce was a member of the Methodist Church in Lakeville. A mother of eight children she was kind, loving and patient through trials that usually befall a mother. She was a faithful wife and a good neighbor. It was indeed a shock to her many friends when the news of her death was telegraphed from California.

Those who attended the funeral from here: Mr. and Mrs. Will Westcott, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thomas, Mrs. Alva Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. John Haverland, and family; Mr and Mrs. John Sachs, Mrs. Herbert Denzer, and Mrs, Frank Knebauch, besides the family and a large number of old friends from Wisconsin.

Burial was in Hillside Cemetery, Minneapolis, beside her parents.

• Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Feb 2 2021, 3:01:36 UTC

Listed a s Rosabel S. on Census

• Residence: 1910 - Lakeville, Dakota, Minnesota, USA
• Race: White
• Ethnicity: American
  • Reference: 1910 United States Federal Census - SmartCopy: Feb 2 2021, 3:05:39 UTC