Margaret Kessel 1865-1948

KESSEL, AUGERMAN

Posted By: Wendy Wright (email)
Date: 1/29/2012 at 19:28:08

Funeral Services This Afternoon for Mrs. Kessel

Funernal services for Mrs. Margaret Kessel, 83 were held this afternoon at the Methodist church, conducted by the Rev.W.H. Mitchell. Burial was in Oakland cemetery. Her death occured Saturday at the home of her son, William, in Winneshiek county.

Mrs. Simon Kessel, who maiden name was Margaret Angerman (Augerman), was born at Bayern, Germany, October 8, 1865. She came to this country when 16 years of age and to this vicinity 56 years ago.

On November 27, 1883 her marriage to Simon Kessel took place at Canton, Minn. He preceeded her in death over 20 years ago. Nine children were born to this union, three of whom have passed away, John, Harry and Frances. Those surviving are Raymond, Mabel, Minn.; Elton, Rockford, Ill.; Andrew, Decorah; Wiliam, Winnesheik county; Henry and Albert, Waukon. There are 16 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.