Baars, Hilda 1896-1908

BAARS, LEONHARD

Posted By: Ken Johnson (email)
Date: 2/6/2016 at 14:14:06

[from the Thurs., 30 Apr. 1908 issue of the “Elkader Register,” “Volga City Views” section, page 6, column 3]

Heldegard [sic] Mary Caroline Baars daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baars, was born in Highland twp., Clayton county, Iowa, January 7th, 1896, and died April 26th, 1908, at the age of 12 years, 3 months and 19 days. She was a child that was loved by all her playmates and by all who knew her. One of the brightest scholars in the school and her loving disposition made friends with all. She leaves to mourn her departure a father, mother, four brothers and one sister and numerous other relatives. Burial was in the Volga City cemetery beside a sister [sic]. Services were conducted by Rev. Leonhard, of Elkader, on Wednesday afternoon.

[from the Thurs., 30 Apr. 1908 issue of the “Elkader Register,” “Local News” section, page 3, column 2]

The funeral of Hilda Baars, the 13-year-old [sic] daughter of Henry Baars and wife, occurred yesterday at Volga, Rev. Leonhard, of Elkader, officiating, and was attended by many relatives and friends of the bereaved family.

[from the Thurs., 30 Apr. 1908 issue of the “Elkader Register,” page 3, column 5]

Card of Thanks.

We desire to express our thanks for, and our appreciation of the assistance and sympathy extended us, during the illness and death of our little one. Also for the beautiful flowers and the kindness of the M. E. choir of Volga.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baars.

[TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE: Her mother’s obituary gives her name as Hilda, and also notes that in addition to Hilda, a son named Albert preceded her in death at age 2 years, so Hilda was mostly likely buried beside a brother, not a sister. The mother’s obituary does not mention any other children preceding her besides Hilda and Albert.]