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Mrs. ALFRED (Emma Doris Martens) Burdick LEITZ 1905-1971

HEINS, MARTENS, BURDICK, LEITZ

Posted By: Mary Durr (email)
Date: 3/17/2010 at 15:06:55

The Rev. Norman Ullestad officiated at graveside services in Postville, Thursday, July 8, for Mrs. Alfred Leitz, who died at Allen Memorial Hospital, Waterloo, July 6, 1971.

Emma Doris Ann Martens was born February 5, 1905 in Castalia, the daughter of William and Martha (Heins) Martens. She was baptized in St. Paul Lutheran church May 6, 1905 and confirmed September 8, 1918.

She was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heins, following the death of her parents.

August 10, 1939 she was united in marriage to Edward Burdick. October 29, 1958 she was married to Alfred Leitz.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, George Martens and a half-brother, Willie Friederick.

Surviving are two brothers, Fred of Victor and Elmer of Deep River.

Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping from my mother's obituary collection. Posted for genealogical purposes, contributor is not related.


 

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