KIES, Jane 1900-1950

KIES, FREESE

Posted By: Tammy (email)
Date: 4/29/2016 at 21:11:48

Mrs. Albert Kies Dies Unexpectedly

Mrs. Albert Kies, nee Jane Freese, daughter of Jan and Eka Freese, was born in Hardin county, Iowa, on September 10, 1900. On December 11, 1919, she was united in marriage with Albert Kies. Together they lived on farms in Hardin county, first near Ackley, and in 1940 moved to their farm in the vicinity of Steamboat Rock. In 1924 she joined the East Friesland Presbyterian church at Ackley and also was a faithful member of the Missionary Guild.

Mrs. Kies was called to her eternal reward very unexpectedly early Saturday morning, August 5, 1950. She attained the age of 49 years, 10 months and 26 days.

She leaves to mourn her departure her deeply bereaved husband, Albert Kies, one brother, Christian J. Freese of Ackley, one half-sister, Mrs. Joe Boyenga of Ackley, two half-brothers, Paul and Ubbe Heetland, both of Ackley, besides many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, August 8, at 1:30 at the home three miles north and one-half mile east of Steamboat Rock and later at the East Friesland Presbyterian church. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

--The Eldora Herald-Ledger (Eldora, Iowa), 15 August 1950, pg 10