Mathilda Maler Keiser (1831-1919)

MALER, KEISER

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 3/8/2010 at 23:22:12

Maquoketa Excelsior-Record
October 7, 1919

Aged-Lady Dies

Mathilda Maler was born March 27, 1831, in Wittenberg, Germany, and because of the infirmities of old age passed away at her home on East Maple Street, Thursday, Oct. 2, 1919 at the age of 88 years, 6 months and 5 days.

She left her girlhood home in May, 1854, and after a voyage of 56 days arrived in Philadelphia, where she made her new home. It was here she met Gottlieb Keiser, to whom she was married October 12, 1856. This union was blessed with nine children six of whom survive, the husband having preceded his wife in death 10 years ago. She leaves to mourn her death the following children: Jake of Muscatine, Martin of Telluride, Col; Mrs. Susie Burns of Chicago; Mrs. Henry Beeker, Charlie and Joe of Maquoketa. Also six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

She came with her husband to Galena, Ill., in February, 1857, and after 11 years residence there crossed into Iowa and located on a farm near Andrew, Jackson County. Here the family grew to maturity and in the spring of 1892 they sold the farm and came to Maquoketa where they resided until their deaths.

Mrs. Keiser was confirmed in the Lutheran faith in early childhood and was always a firm believer in her religion.

Funeral services were held from the home Sunday, Oct. 5, at 2:30 p.m., with burial in Mt. Hope cemetery Rev. Kidder officiating.