The Manning community was saddened Thursday morning, April 21, 1932, when it learned of the death of Mrs. Martin Petersen. Mrs. Petersen and family came to the vicinity of Manning thirty years ago and have, during that time made a host of friends here, who regret the passing of this noble woman. Being of a quiet disposition, friendly and courteous, Mrs. Petersen enjoyed the admiration and esteem of those who had the pleasure of knowing her and gained her friendship. She was a kind and devoted mother, a loving wife and helpful neighbor and friend. She will be sadly missed in the family circle, because there is a chair that is vacant, and she will be sadly missed in the circle of friend's because a particular friend has departed from their midst.

Sophia (Boss) Petersen, daughter of John and Agatha Boss nee Von Buehl, was born January 27, 1867, at Guttenberg, Clayton County, Iowa. Receiving her education and womanly training in that vicinity, she was joined in holy wedlock to Mr. Martin Petersen, on March 2nd, 1892, to which union 5 children were born: namely, Alma, Mrs. George Kuhse; Clara, Mrs. Lee Strathman, and Harry, all of Manning, and Willis, residing in Portland, Oregon. One daughter, Mabel, passed away at the age of 6 months.

She leaves to mourn her death the above named children besides the bereaved husband and 13 grandchildren, and also two brothers, John Boss of Menlo and Andrew of Keosauqua, one brother, Matthias, preceding her in death, and a host of other relatives and friends. Her span of life was 65 years, 2 months, and 24 days at the time of her passing.

The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, April 24, 1932, from the Methodist Church, the Reverend Harry Coates of Woodbine, former pastor of that church, officiating. Interment was, made at the Manning Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Pruter, Claus Wiebers, Nick Andresen, William Sander, Julius Wehrmann, and August Gebhardt.

Relatives from a distance attending the funeral were: John Boss, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Croissant, Mrs. Alvin Croissant, Martin Boss, William Boss and Andrew Boss, of Menlo, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Buckley of Woodbine, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Boss and son, George, of Keosauqua, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Stover and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Boss of Des Moines, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Ingver Petersen, Ed, Ethel, and Ella Petersen, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Petersen and Mr. and Mrs. John Schluter and son, John, of Walnut, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fahrenkrog of Shelby, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Petersen and children, Esther and Elmer, of Avoca, Iowa; Mrs. Caroline Gehlsen and Mrs. Alvina Petersen of Andover, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Detlef Diercks of Clinton, Iowa; Mrs. George Lueders of Thomson, Illinois; Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Frick of Valley Junction, Nebraska, and Mrs. Henrietta Petersen of Iowa City, Iowa.

CARD OF THANKS
We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the kind friends and neighbors who so ably assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother. We also wish to thank the Rev. Coates for his kind words, the choir for the music and for the many beautiful floral offerings.
Martin Petersen and Children.