Mrs. Mint Vosberg (née Maria Sunbom) of Baileyville, Ill., passed away at the home of her son Fred Vosberg, 20 Addison Street, Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Deceased was born in Camen, Ostfriesland, Germany, February 7, 1838, came to America 17 years later and located at Forreston, Ill., in 1865 she was united in marriage to Mint Vosberg who preceded her to the grave three years ago. To them were born ten children, three passing away in infancy. The surviving children are Mrs. George Bergman, of this city; Mrs. Jerry Driscol of Baileyville; Henry, George, Fred, Peter, and Mint Jr., all of this city. She also leaves six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mrs. Vosberg led a beautiful Christian life, being a member of the Dutch Reformed Church of Baileyville, Ill., for the past 30 years. Short services will be held Thursday morning at 8:30 o'clock at the home of her son Fred Vosberg, 20 Addison Street by the Rev. Laudsidel of Baileyville. The body will be taken to Baileyville where the final services will be held Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Dutch Reformed Church . Interment will be made at White Oak Cemetery at Forreston, Ill.

July 21, 1914 handwritten

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