HILMO, Ludwig died 1918

HILMO, HOLDEN

Posted By: S. Ferrall - IAGenWeb volunteer
Date: 12/12/2018 at 13:55:32

Ludwig Hilmo passed away at the Lockin hotel Monday afternoon, December 16, after an illness of eight days during which time he suffered from influenza. He had the disease in a very malignant form and it seemed nothing could be done to relieve his suffering. Pneumonia had not developed, death resulting from influenza itself.

Mr. Hilmo was a young man of about twenty-five years of age. He came to Aurelia a year and a half ago to accept a position as assistant cashier in the Farmers National bank where he proved himself to be a very faithful and efficient employee. He was well liked by all who knew him an his jovial good nature attracted many friends and acquaintances during his residence here who are greatly grieved by his sudden death.

He leaves a father, Arne Hilmo, and a brother and sister, all living on a farm near Waukon, Iowa. His brother came last Saturday and was at the bedside when death occurred.

The remains were taken to Cherokee Monday night from which place they were shipped Tuesday night to the home at Waukon for funeral services and burial.

~Aurelia Sentinel (Cherokee co. IA), Thursday, December 19 1918
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Notes:

Place of burial is in the West Paint Creek Synod cemetery. His parents & other relatives are also buried there.

Death Certificate (familysearch.org) gives the following:
Name: Ludwig Hilmo
Marital statue: Single
DOB: 07/09/1893, Waukon, IA
DOD: 12/06/1918
Place: Aurelia, Pitcher twp., Cherokee county, Iowa
Cause: Influenza
Father: Arno Hilmo, born Norway
Mother: Rebecca Holden, born Norway
Informant: John A. Hilmo, Waukon, Iowa
Place of burial or removal: Waukon, Iowa