Posted on: Lagrange Co. IN Obituaries
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Surname: Groh, Grossman
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Barbara Groh,daughter of Valentine and Savilla Hassinger Groh,was born
in Rhennish,Prussia near Strasburg,
June 2,1843.She came with her parents to this country at the age of 11
years.She spent 36 days on the water.She remembered well her home in Germany
and enjoyed telling of her life there and her trip on the ocean.She had
a fairly good German education,she could read and write German as well
as English.The Groh family settled near Woodruff where her parents both
passed away.In December 1872,she united with the St.John Lutheran Church
of Woodruff of which she remained a faithful member.On March 23,1873 she
was married to Henry M.Grossman.April 6,of the same year they moved to
the home where she passed away,November 17,1921,age 78 years
5 months 15 days.She leaves to mourn their loss,3 sons, William,Lewis and
Harvey.4 daughters,Kate,Jennie,Rose and Flora.All were with her except
Jennie of Seattle, Washington,who was unable to come.19 grandchildren,6
great-grandchildren and a host of friends.
She was loved by all who knew her.She bore her affliction patiently,never
complaining,cheerful in her greeting to all of her many friends who called.She
has been a kind companion in the home for nearly 50 years,a loving mother
and a good neighbor.
Oh Mother,how we'll miss you
Your dear smiling face,
But we know we'er going to meet you
In a dearer,better place.