Minnie Flage 1870-1948

FLAGE, SANDERMAN, HERMAN, HILMER, REINHARDT, PALMER, JOHNSON

Posted By: S. Ferrall IAGenWeb volunteer
Date: 8/6/2010 at 03:26:37

Funeral services are being held this afternoon for Mrs. John Flage, 76, in Zalmona Presbyterian church in Ludlow, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Johnson. Interment will be in the cemetery near the church. Mrs. Flage passed away sunday following an illness of several weeks duration.

As Minnie Sanderman she was born to Mr. and Mrs. Simon Sanderman in Ludlow township June 8, 1870. After attaining womanhood she was married to John Flage on the farm in Ludlow which they still own on January 12, 1892. About twelve years ago they retired from farm life and purchased residence property in Waukon and during that time Mr. Flage engaged in the grocery business, later returning to the farm.

Seven children were born to this union, three sons: Edward and Harvey of Waukon, and Alvin H. of New York City; and four daughters, Edna, Mrs. Gus Herman of Waukon; Ethel, Mrs. Albert Hilmer of Postville; Mary, Mrs. Chris Reinhardt of Cresco and Laura, Mrs. Everett Palmer of Waterville. In addition to her husband and children she is survived by three brothers, Simon Sanderman of Seattle, Wash.; Otto and Ed Sanderman of Waukon; 29 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

~Postville Herald, April 14, 1948