Claus J. Schulz

SCHULZ

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 1/30/2020 at 12:51:22

From The Times, December 7, 1898

Obituary of Claus J. Schulz

"SCHULZ"

"At his home, 118 Western Avenue, at the age of fifty-two years, after a brief illness, occurred the death of Claus J. Schulz yesterday. The deceased was a native of Schleswig-Holstein, and in 1881 came to America, living for nine years in the state of Michigan, whence he came to this city in 1890. The deceased was employed at the Christ Mueller sawmill. He was a member of the German Krieger Verein and of the Kampfgenossen of 1870-71, which organizations will attend the funeral in full regalia. Five children survive – Minnie, Fred and August Schulz at home, and Mrs. Sophie Kelley, nee Schulz, and Mrs. Annie Kurth, nee Schulz, of this city.

The funeral will be held next Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock form the late residence, 118 Western Avenue, with interment in the West Davenport cemetery.”