WUBBENS, Conno G. 1837-1916

WUBBENS, LOESSER

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Date: 1/20/2017 at 15:10:07

Obituary--
Conno G. Wubbens

Conno G. Wubbens was born in Bunde, Ostfriesland, Germany, Jan. 31, 1837, and died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. Saathoff near Grundy Center, Feb. 17, 1916.

The deceased was married in 1865 to Amarlia Loesser. Four children were born to his union, all of whom died in infancy. In 1873 he was called upon to part with his loving wife.

In 1896 he came to America making his home in Butler county, Ia., for about 9 years and from there he came to Grundy county, where he has worked for Gov. Boies.

Funeral service was held from the German church Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Rev. H. T. Sinning officiating, assisted by Rev. Krome and Rev. Hayenga from Morrison.

The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery west of town.

--The Grundy Republican (Grundy Center, Iowa), 24 February 1916, pg 1