Mathilda Klampe (Mrs. A. K. Kehrberb)

KLAMPE, KEHRBERG

Posted By: Diana Henry Diedrich (email)
Date: 1/7/2007 at 11:55:31

Dies Suddenly

Mrs. A. K. Kehrberg was Resident of Stanton Township Since Girlhood

Mrs. Mathilda Kehrberg, of Stanton township, died suddenly at her home Wednesday night, at the age of nearly 69 years, from heart failure. Her death came as a great shock to her children as she had been in apparent good health up to the day of her death.
Mathilda Klampe was born in Germany, March 28, 1855, and when a child of five years came with relatives to the country. She lived in Minnesota for some years before coming to Plymouth county. In 1878 she was united in marriage with Albert K. Kehrberg, who was a homesteader in Stanton township, Mr. Kehrberg died, June 10, 1922.
Mrs. Kehrberg leaves to mourn her death, four sons, Albert, Elmer, Ben, and Walter, and two daughters, Lilly and Amanda Kehrberg. Her eldest son, Edward, preceded her in death, and one child died in infancy.
Mrs. Kehrberg was a devoted wife and mother, and a homemaker for her children, whose care was her chief thought. She was highly esteemed in the community where she spent nearly fifty years of her long and useful life.
The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the family home in Stanton township.
21 Mar 1924
Contributed by Janet Koozer
Transcribed by Diana Henry Diedrich