Margaret Thompson ca 1859-1919

[The Horsham Times (Vic.: 1882-1954) Tuesday 9 September 1919 p5 Article. Obituary - Mrs. Margaret Rokesky, who passed away at her residence in Harriet Street, Horsham, at 4 p.m. on 2nd inst., after a painful illness extending over six months, as previously stated in these columns, was the wife of Mr. Herman A.Rokesby, and only daughter of the late Mr. W. Thompson, of Wonwondah, & Mrs. Bedwell, of Telangatuk. She was born at Melbourne and came to Woowondah when a little girl with her parents and lived there until about 17 years of age, ,when her mother married again to Mr. Edward Plarker Bedwell, son of Captain Bedwell, England. She selected land at Telungatuk, and after living there for three years married Mr. H. A. Rokesky, of Clear Lake, and lived 21 years, there, removing to Norton Creek, Horsham. She resided there for three years, and then removed to Lake Karnak, living there for 15 years, when illness set in, and she removed to Horsham to retire. Dr. Felstead was in attendance, also Dr. Black, who did all that was possible, but found the case hopeless. The deceased lady, who was 60 years of age, was loved by all who knew her for her most kind disposition, and much sympathy is extended to the bereaved husband and children - Mrs.G.Higgins (Sydney), Mrs. W. Furniss (Sydney), Mrs. A. Ampt (Gymbowen), Mrs. F. O. Scutt (Mount Gambier), Clare, Lizzie, Louie and Henry. The funeral took place at 2 p.m on Thursday, 4th interest. The Rev. F. B. Oldlham conducted the service at the graveside. The pall-bearers were Messrs. T. Buffham, I. Hobbs, E.Koenig, A. A.Koenig, G. Menzel, and W. Ampt. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. Oulton and Boyle.] [Friday 3 September 1920 ROKESKY In sad and loving memory of our dear mother, who died at Harriett Street, Horsham, September 2, 1919 "Sweet Jesus, grant her eternal rest." Inserted by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Lila and Frank Scutt, Mt. Gambier.]