ZIMMERMANN, Katharine 1816-1911

ZIMMERMANN, MURSCHAL, ENGELHORN, SAAS, SPEIGHLER

Posted By: S. Ferrall - IAGenWeb volunteer
Date: 12/23/2021 at 18:53:31

In the passing of this lady, which took place January 19th at the home of her son Frederick in Center township, probably the oldest woman in the county has gone to her reward.

Deceased was born in Illingen O.A., Maulbroun, Wurienberg, Germany, Feb. 16, 1816, and was therefore aged 94 years, 11 months and 3 days.

She was married to Frederick Zimmermann in 1841 and they came to America and this county in 1866. The husband died in 1883, and five children as follows survive them: Katharine Murschal, in Germany; Johanna Engelhorn, in the state of Washington; Fredericka Saas, Sioux City; and Frederick and Louise Speighler near Church, this county.

Besides these there are twenty-four grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.

The funeral occurred Saturday, Rev. Kegel of this city officiating.

~Allamakee Journal, Wednesday, January 25, 1911; pg 2

Same paper & date in the Chit-Chat column:
- Chas. Sass of Sioux City departed Monday evening for home after attending the funeral of his mother-in-law, the late Katherine Zimmermann of Lycurgus. Mr. S. left Lansing over thirty years ago and has prospered in Sioux City. His wife remains for a visit with relatives here.