Carl J. Schanbeck 1847-1926

SCHANBECK, ARNDT, BRAUN, BLUECHEN, ANDEREGG

Posted By: cheryl moonen (email)
Date: 10/10/2017 at 18:25:22

Funeral services for Carl J. Schanbeck were held at the Lutheran Church last Thursday afternoon at two o’clock, conducted by Rev. Henry Weigand, and interment was made in Fairview Cemetery. Carl J. Schanbeck was born at Salow, Mecklenburg, Strelitz, Germany, March 12, 1847 and passed away at his home here Jan. 27, 1926, aged 78 years.

He came to America in 1866 and located at Danville, Ill. On June 21, 1867, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Arndt. Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Schanbeck, as follows; Mary, Anna, Lena, Charley, Henry, William and Alvina. Mrs. Schanbeck preceded her husband in death. On Aug. 17, 1904, he was united in marriage to Christina Braun of Dubuque. To this union one son Paul was born. Mr. Schanbeck had been a resident of Earlville and vicinity for fifty years. He was engaged in farming until fifteen years ago, when he retired and bought a home in Earlville. He was a devout member of the Lutheran Church and was one of the pioneers who were instrumental in building the Earlville church. Mr. Schanbeck is survived by his widow and the following children; Mrs. Anna Bluechen, of Danville, Ill., Mrs. Lena Anderegg, of Worthington, Minn., Charles, of Earlville, Henry, of Watertown, S. Dakota, William, of Avoca, Wisc., and Paul at home.

Mr. Schanbeck was one of the familiar figures about town and always took great pleasure in mingling with his friends. He was a devout husband and father, and his passing is regretted by many friends who extend to the bereaved family sincere sympathy.

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