----Source: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Wis.) 04/23/1925

Martens, Mrs. Henry (29 Jul 1870 - 10 Apr 1925)

Mrs. Henry Martens, whose death was chronicled in this paper last week, was born July 29, 1870, in Germany and died April 10, 1925, of lymphatic leukemia. The deceased came to this country when three years old and to Colby, Wis. when six years old. Oct. 27, 1892, she was married to Mr. Henry Martens at Dorchester, Clark County, Wis. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran Church, Dorchester, April 14, 1925, and interment made in the Dorchester Cemetery.

Besides her husband, three children mourn her departure, namely: Mrs. Amanda Gumz, Corinth, Mrs. Glodine Dombrove, Edgar, and Erurn at home.

Mrs. Martens was highly respected by all who knew her and had many friends who extend sympathy to the mourners.