The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, February 15, 1906 ANNA MARGARET REDLINGSHAFER, daughter of GEORGE and DOROTHY REDLINGSHAFER, was born in the province of Bavaria, Germany, Feb. 28, 1824, and died at the home of her daughter, ANNA SHRECK, Feb. 7, 1906, aged 81 years, 11 months and 7 days. She came with her parents to America in 1849, locating in Washington County, Pennsylvania. She was there married to JOHN ROSA on June 12, 1850, removing soon after to St. Louis, later going to Illinois and living in Pekin and DePew. In 1864 she came to Lucas County where she has since resided. Her husband died in October, 1867. To them were born ten children, three of whom are now living; JOHN W., ADAM G. ROSA and ANNA M. SHRECK, all residing in Benton Township. She was married Nov. 28, 1868, to JOACHIM WULF, who died Aug. 2, 1893. After his death she made her home with her daughter, MRS. WILLIAM SHRECK. She was a member of the German Lutheran Church and lived a strong, helpful Christian life. She loved her Bible and taught the love of it to her children. Three children, eleven grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters survive her. The funeral was held on Friday, Feb. 9. A brief service was held at the home at 10 o'clock, then at 11:30 the sermon, from Job 16:19 was preached at the Otterbein Church by Rev. J.H. Yaggy. Burial took place at the Chariton Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert August 31, 2004