Funeral of Mr. Sturm
Friends in great numbers attended the funeral of Marcellus Allen Sturm, widely known resident which took place yesterday from the family home at Norwood with the Rev. R. S. McClung, pastor of the M. E. Church, South at Monongah officiating. The minister spoke from the text, :For if we Believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him. “I Thes. 4:14.
The music was rendered by a male quartet consisting of Lamar Satterfield, Clarence Bloom, Edgar Barrett and June Orr, who sang “Crossing the Bar” and “Abide in Me”.
Those from out of the city were Charles R. Sturm and daughter Shirley of McMecken, Mr. and Mrs Herschel A. Sturm and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Rice of Glover Gap. J. D. Thomas and members of his family of Metz, and John Stiles of Enterprise.
The remains were laid to rest in Woodlawn Abbey.
Marcellus Allen Sturm was born at the Sturm homestead on Big run in Mannington district in this county August 2, 1860, He lived in this county all his life, and died in his home in Norwood, this city Thursday April 14, 1932.
Mr. Sturm had been in falling health for more than a year, but had been able to go about and attend to his affairs. On Tuesday morning while he was sitting with the registrars of his voting precinct, of which he was a member, engaged in completing the registration of the voting precinct of which he was a member, engaged in completing the registration of the voters for the primary election to be held May 10; he was suddenly stricken with an attack of his heart. He was carried to his home near by, and rallied so that he would converse with his family and friends. But he was not able to survive the attack, and passed away at 3:30 o'clock Thursday.
Mr. Sturm was a son of Augustine and Mary Robey Sturm; and was descended from the pioneer family of that name who were among the earliest settlers of Marion County. His great grand parents Jacob and Catherine Sturm settled on Teveraugh Creek in this county in the latter part of the eighteenth century. His grand parents Daniel and Elizabeth Sturm lived in Teverbaugh community till about 1850 when they moved to Big Run, where Mr. Sturm was born.
The members of the Sturm family have been prominent in the religious social and political affairs ever since they settled in the county. Mr. Sturm had three uncles who were ministers. They were Rev. Albury and Perry Green Sturm who were Methodist ministers and Rev. F. Marion Sturm was a minister of the Baptist denomination.
Mr. Sturm, during all his life was deeply interested in the civic and religious affairs of the community in which he lived.
About the year 1914 Mr. Sturm was appointed overseer of the poor of the county and was placed in charge of the county home which was then located at Watson. He served the county in that capacity for 10 years. During his administration of this office the home was removed to Norwood. When he was in charge of the home he succeeded in making the products of the county farm pay all the expenses of the home.
Mr. Sturm was twice married. When a young man he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Delphia Thomas, the youngest daughter of Isaac and Mary Ann Jones Thomas; who was also a descendant from pioneer settlers. Her grand parents, Joseph and Nancy Riggs Thomas were among the first settlers on Flat Run, this county; about the year 1800. The success of Mr. Sturm's management of the county home
was due, in a large measure to the kind and tactful help of his devoted wife, who held the confidence and esteem of the unfortunate wards of the county. So great was this bond that a number left the home when Mr. Sturm resigned his position.
There were three children born to this union, deceased Stella M. Bartlett of Mannington and Dr. C. Ray Sturm of this city. Delphia died December 9, 1924.
On February 22, 1927, Mr Sturm married Miss Lelah Dodrill of Webster Springs, W. Va., who survives him. Surviving Mr. Stu rm are N. W. (Bub) Sturm, Sheridan, N. Y., Charles R. Sturm, McMecken, W. Va.; Herschel A. Sturm, Glover Gapp and Mrs Howard Rice, Glover Gapp. Brothers and sisters deceased are Marshall L., James E., and Mrs Roda Wilfong.
Census 1900 Mannington, Marion County, WV
Name Age
Allen Sturm 39
Mary D Sturm 38
Archie L Sturm 19
Stilla M Sturm 15
Charls R Sturm 8
Mary Ann Thomas 76
Funeral of Mr. Sturm
Friends in great numbers attended the funeral of Marcellus Allen Sturm, widely known resident which took place yesterday from the family home at Norwood with the Rev. R. S. McClung, pastor of the M. E. Church, South at Monongah officiating. The minister spoke from the text, :For if we Believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him. “I Thes. 4:14.
The music was rendered by a male quartet consisting of Lamar Satterfield, Clarence Bloom, Edgar Barrett and June Orr, who sang “Crossing the Bar” and “Abide in Me”.
Those from out of the city were Charles R. Sturm and daughter Shirley of McMecken, Mr. and Mrs Herschel A. Sturm and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Rice of Glover Gap. J. D. Thomas and members of his family of Metz, and John Stiles of Enterprise.
The remains were laid to rest in Woodlawn Abbey.
Marcellus Allen Sturm was born at the Sturm homestead on Big run in Mannington district in this county August 2, 1860, He lived in this county all his life, and died in his home in Norwood, this city Thursday April 14, 1932.
Mr. Sturm had been in falling health for more than a year, but had been able to go about and attend to his affairs. On Tuesday morning while he was sitting with the registrars of his voting precinct, of which he was a member, engaged in completing the registration of the voting precinct of which he was a member, engaged in completing the registration of the voters for the primary election to be held May 10; he was suddenly stricken with an attack of his heart. He was carried to his home near by, and rallied so that he would converse with his family and friends. But he was not able to survive the attack, and passed away at 3:30 o'clock Thursday.
Mr. Sturm was a son of Augustine and Mary Robey Sturm; and was descended from the pioneer family of that name who were among the earliest settlers of Marion County. His great grand parents Jacob and Catherine Sturm settled on Teveraugh Creek in this county in the latter part of the eighteenth century. His grand parents Daniel and Elizabeth Sturm lived in Teverbaugh community till about 1850 when they moved to Big Run, where Mr. Sturm was born.
The members of the Sturm family have been prominent in the religious social and political affairs ever since they settled in the county. Mr. Sturm had three uncles who were ministers. They were Rev. Albury and Perry Green Sturm who were Methodist ministers and Rev. F. Marion Sturm was a minister of the Baptist denomination.
Mr. Sturm, during all his life was deeply interested in the civic and religious affairs of the community in which he lived.
About the year 1914 Mr. Sturm was appointed overseer of the poor of the county and was placed in charge of the county home which was then located at Watson. He served the county in that capacity for 10 years. During his administration of this office the home was removed to Norwood. When he was in charge of the home he succeeded in making the products of the county farm pay all the expenses of the home.
Mr. Sturm was twice married. When a young man he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Delphia Thomas, the youngest daughter of Isaac and Mary Ann Jones Thomas; who was also a descendant from pioneer settlers. Her grand parents, Joseph and Nancy Riggs Thomas were among the first settlers on Flat Run, this county; about the year 1800. The success of Mr. Sturm's management of the county home
was due, in a large measure to the kind and tactful help of his devoted wife, who held the confidence and esteem of the unfortunate wards of the county. So great was this bond that a number left the home when Mr. Sturm resigned his position.
There were three children born to this union, deceased Stella M. Bartlett of Mannington and Dr. C. Ray Sturm of this city. Delphia died December 9, 1924.
On February 22, 1927, Mr Sturm married Miss Lelah Dodrill of Webster Springs, W. Va., who survives him. Surviving Mr. Stu rm are N. W. (Bub) Sturm, Sheridan, N. Y., Charles R. Sturm, McMecken, W. Va.; Herschel A. Sturm, Glover Gapp and Mrs Howard Rice, Glover Gapp. Brothers and sisters deceased are Marshall L., James E., and Mrs Roda Wilfong.
Census 1900 Mannington, Marion County, WV
Name Age
Allen Sturm 39
Mary D Sturm 38
Archie L Sturm 19
Stilla M Sturm 15
Charls R Sturm 8
Mary Ann Thomas 76