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Maria Mabel “Minnie” Roberts

Birth	:	29 Jun 1867 Dunlap, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	12 Apr 1942 Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Iowa State University Cemetery, Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0306000, -93.6539000
Plot	:	Section D4
Description	:	MARIA ROBERTS IS DEAD AT AMES AMES, IA. -- Miss Maria Roberts, 74, who joined the staff of Iowa State college in 1891, died Sunday in Mary Greeley hospital. She had been seriously ill following a fall. Miss Roberts was born at Dunlap and was a graduate of Dunlap High school. She received a degree from Iowa State college. In 1920 she was appointed dean of the junior college and dean emeritus in 1933. She had attended every class reunion since 1890 and at the fiftieth reunion in 1940, President Charles E. Friley conferred... Read More	MARIA ROBERTS IS DEAD AT AMES AMES, IA. -- Miss Maria Roberts, 74, who joined the staff of Iowa State college in 1891, died Sunday in Mary Greeley hospital. She had been seriously ill following a fall. Miss Roberts was born at Dunlap and was a graduate of Dunlap High school. She received a degree from Iowa State college. In 1920 she was appointed dean of the junior college and dean emeritus in 1933. She had attended every class reunion since 1890 and at the fiftieth reunion in 1940, President Charles E. Friley conferred upon her a doctor of laws degree. She has been administrator of the college's loan funds for some time. She was a member of Phi Beta Phi, social sorority; Phi Kappa Phi, honorary scholastic organizations, the American Association of University Women, P.E.O. and the American Mathematics society. Published in The Des Moines Tribune (Des Moines, Iowa) on Monday, April 13, 1942. MISS MARIA ROBERTS, AMES COLLEGE TEACHER, DIES Miss Maria M. Roberts, 74, member of the staff of Iowa State College since 1891, died Sunday in an Ames hospital. She was born at Dunlap and received her degree at Iowa State in 1890. In 1920, she was appointed dean of the junior college, a position which she held until 1933, when she was made dean emeritus. Miss Roberts had been administrator of the college loan fund for several years. Miss Roberts was a member of Pi Beta Phi, social sorority; Phi Kappa Phi, honorary scholastic organization; the American Association of University Women; PEO, and the American Mathematics society. She held an honorary doctor of laws degree from the college. Published in The Dunlap Reporter (Dunlap, Iowa) on Thursday, April 16, 1942. ROBERTS RITES TO BE IN AMES Dean Emeritus Dies After 50 Years at Iowa State College Funeral services for Miss Maria Roberts, a member of the Iowa State college staff for more than 50 years prior to her death here Sunday, will be held in Great Hall, Memorial Union, Wednesday at 2 p. m. Dr. Charles E. Friley, president, will speak at the services in Great Hall, as the representative of the college. Angus A. McLaughlin of Des Moines representing the alumni, and Mrs. Seaman A. Knapp of Ames representing Pi Beta Phi sorority, are the other speakers at the services. The Rev. Arthur McLaughlin conducted the burial rites at the college cemetery. Burial will be in the College cemetery. Published in The Globe-Gazette (Mason City, Iowa) on Tuesday, April 14, 1942.

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Maria Mabel “Minnie” Roberts's memorial is located at: Iowa State University Cemetery, Ames, Story County, USA.
When did Maria Mabel “Minnie” Roberts death?
Maria Mabel “Minnie” Roberts death on 12 Apr 1942 in Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.0306000
Longitude: -93.6539000

Family Members:

Parent

Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Roberts

(1839 - 1921)

Ellen Columbia “Nellie” Rogers Roberts

(1845 - 1908)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Iowa State University Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0306000, -93.6539000

2. Collegiate Presbyterian Church Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0248290, -93.6547490

3. Collegiate United Methodist Church Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0226200, -93.6522400

4. Saint Johns Episcopal Church Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0224100, -93.6481040

5. Saint Andrews Lutheran Church Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0241830, -93.6636190

6. Saint Thomas Aquinas Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0224370, -93.6450840

7. Ontario Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0286217, -93.6781387

8. First Christian Church Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0270500, -93.6174100

9. Ames Municipal Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0301208, -93.6061249

10. Story Memorial Gardens
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9933014, -93.6112976

11. Bloomington Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0466573, -93.5852182

12. Olive Branch Cemetery
Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0080986, -93.7369003

13. McMichael Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0852203, -93.5915833

14. Arrasmith Cemetery
Franklin Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0855600, -93.5913900

15. Kelley Community Cemetery
Kelley, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9496000, -93.6582000

16. Gilbert Cemetery
Gilbert, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1135063, -93.6402512

17. Bethany Cemetery
Kelley, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9366989, -93.6594009

18. Walnut Grove Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9468994, -93.5903015

19. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1063740, -93.5614370

20. Born Cemetery
Franklin Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1222277, -93.5905220

21. South Saint Petri Cemetery
Gilbert, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1369019, -93.6331024

22. Baldus Cemetery
Lafayette Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1369000, -93.6067000

23. Lincoln Cemetery
Cambridge, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9235992, -93.6097031

24. Clark Cemetery
Luther, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9623146, -93.7752838