OBITUARY: Mary Derscheid, daughter of Philip and Elizabeth Flohr Derscheid was born May 3, 1868 at teh old Derscheid farm west of Eagle Grove after an illness of several months, her age being 69 years and 1 day, her birthday being the previous day.
She grew to womanhood in Eagle Grove township, attending what is still known as the Derscheid school. Religious services were held in the same school house by the German Methodist pastor from Fort Dodge. The Derscheid family was faithful attendants at these services. She early united with the German M>E> church at Vincent.
In November, 1890, she was united in marriage at Eagble Grove to F.J. McCoy, making their home at Renwick. To this union was born one son, Erwin H McCoyh, now of Sioux City.
On Feb 21, 1909, she was united in marriage to James W Rose of Eagle Grove and moved to their home at 200 N Commercial Ave where she has since resided. Mr Rose passed away Dec 17, 1932.