GANTZ, Louisa 1841 - 1881

GANTZ, SMITH, VANCE, ROCK

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 2/17/2007 at 13:36:44

"The Evening Journal"
Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa
Monday, June 6, 1881
Front Page, Column 3

THE LAST OF EARTH.

The message of sadness filled the hearts of the old neighbors and friends of Mrs. J. S. GANTZ with sincere sorrow and a sense of personal loss on Saturday evening last when the announcement fell on the community that the spirit of all that was mortal of that loved and esteemed wife and mother had taken its flight to the unkuown (sic) world, from whence no traveler returns.

Mrs. GANTZ was born on the 24th day of January, 1841, in Giagua county, Ohio. and was married to Mr. J. S. GANTZ, at Brookville, Dec. 1st, 1859.

She was a woman of noble traits of character. A kind wife and a loving mother, and a true friend, her hospitable doors were ever open, not only to old friends, but to many a deserving stranger. But after space too brief, the greatest boon--health--was denied her--and late years brought little else but weariness and pain. Then shown forth a fortitude that hid suffering, a cheerful and devout love that kept life bright and beautiful for her husband and darling children; and an indomitable courage was manifested, which helped her to live for her dear ones long after a weaker woman would have passed away. When at last, she yielded the struggle she set her face heavenward, and bidding her own a loving good night, she put away weariness and suffering and fell asleep.

Her funeral took place yesterday afternoon, at 4 o'clock, The Rev. W. M. Sparr conducting the ceremonies. The funeral was large and very imposing, and attested the esteem in which the deceased was held in this community.

Thus ends the life of a loyal wife, a loving daughter, an affectionate sister, a devoted mother. She leaves five children, three boys and two girls. We have the deepest sympathy for the grief-stricken husband, and the darling children who are thus compelled to surrender their truest friend. No one on this earth can supply the place of a devoted and affectionate mother. May God in his wisdom comfort those she has left behind in the severe loss they have sustained is our earnest wish.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, June 8, 1881
Page 3, Column 5

A Good Woman Gone.

Saturday evening, June 4th, 1881, in this city, occurred the death of Mrs. Louisa GANTZ, wife of J. S. GANTZ, after a protracted illness, the last two months having been confined to bed. Her maiden name was Louisa SMITH. She was born in Geauga county, Ohio, January 24th, 1841, and removed with her parents to Brookville, this state, in 1852, where her father now resides. She was married to Mr. J. S. GANTZ in Brookville, December 1st, 1859. She bore her husband five children--3 boys and 2 girls, the infant son now being about four months old. Her funeral took place at 4 o’clock Sunday afternoon, Rev. W. M. SPARR officiating, and weeping relatives and kind friends followed the corpse to its last resting place.

Mrs. GANTZ was an exemplary and christian woman. She early became a member of the Methodist church. As wife, mother, daughter and friend she endeared herself to all, the lovely virtues of her character shining brightly at all times. With exemplary christian fortitude she bore her affliction with a patience that evidenced her resignation to the will of the great master. For herself she did not care, she was ready to obey the dread summons that reaches every one; but for her dear husband and children she at times expressed great solicitude. Her death has caused sorrow in the hearts of a bereaved husband, disconsolate children and loving friends. She is released from trouble and is now at rest. May their affliction be tempered with the thought that she is with the blessed in heaven.

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"The Evening Journal"
Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa
Thursday, June 9, 1881
Front Page, Column 3

FROM MONDAY'S DAILY.
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THE LAST OF EARTH.

The message of sadness filled the hearts of the old neighbors and friends of Mrs. J. S. GANTZ with sincere sorrow and a sense of personal loss on Saturday evening last when the announcement fell on the community that the spirit of all that was mortal of that loved and esteemed wife and mother had taken its flight to the unkuown (sic) world, from whence no traveler returns.

Mrs. GANTZ was born on the 24th day of January, 1841, in Giagua county, Ohio. and was married to Mr. J. S. GANTZ, at Brookville, Dec. 1st, 1859.

She was a woman of noble traits of character. A kind wife and a loving mother, and a true friend, her hospitable doors were ever open, not only to old friends, but to many a deserving stranger. But after space too brief, the greatest boon--health--was denied her--and late years brought little else but weariness and pain. Then shown forth a fortitude that hid suffering, a cheerful and devout love that kept life bright and beautiful for her husband and darling children; and an indomitable courage was manifested, which helped her to live for her dear ones long after a weaker woman would have passed away. When at last, she yielded the struggle she set her face heavenward, and bidding her own a loving good night, she put away weariness and suffering and fell asleep.

Her funeral took place yesterday afternoon, at 4 o'clock, The Rev. W. M. Sparr conducting the ceremonies. The funeral was large and very imposing, and attested the esteem in which the deceased was held in this community.

Thus ends the life of a loyal wife, a loving daughter, an affectionate sister, a devoted mother. She leaves five children, three boys and two girls. We have the deepest sympathy for the grief-stricken husband, and the darling children who are thus compelled to surrender their truest friend. No one on this earth can supply the place of a devoted and affectionate mother. May God in his wisdom comfort those she has left behind in the severe loss they have sustained is our earnest wish.

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Thursday, June 9, 1881
Page 2, Column 3

Elm Grove and Four Corners.

... Some of the Elm Grove folks attended the funeral of Mrs. Jacob GANTZ, of Fairfield, last Sunday afternoon. ...

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Thursday, June 9, 1881
Page 3, Column 3

Death of Mrs. GANTZ.--At her residence in this city occurred last Saturday evening after a lingering illness, the death of Mrs. J. S. GANTZ. The maiden name oof Mrs. GANTZ was Louise SMITH. She was a native of Ohio, and was born in the year 1841. When eleven years of age, her parents removed to Iowa and located at Brookville, this county. Her home was in that village until her marriage in 1859, when she came with her husband to this city where she had since lived. Mrs. GANTZ leaves five children to mourn her loss, and two had preceded her into the life beyond. Services were conducted at the house Sunday afternoon by Rev. Sparr, of the Lutheran denomination, after which a large concourse of neighbors, friends and relatives followed the remains to the cemetery to witness the last sad rites of burial. Although for years a sufferer from ill health, she bore her lot with patience and fortitude, remaining ever a kind neighbor, a loving wife and mother. It can be truly said that her going out from among us was the going out of a good woman.

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Thursday, June 23, 1881
Page 3, Column 4

Resolutions of Respect.--To the N. G. officers and members of Rebekah Degree Lodge, No. 96, I. O. O. F.:

Your committee appointed to draft resolutions expressive of our feelings and respect in regard to our deceased sister, Louise S. GANTZ, would respectfully submit the following:

That whereas, By the hand of death our sister has been removed from our circle to that land from whence no traveler returns, therefore be it

Resolved, That in the death of Sister GANTZ we are again reminded of the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death, and as the sickle of death is passing through our land, cutting down here and there our friends, sisters and brothers, we are reminded that we too shall soon pass away and be forgotten admist the busy and active scenes of life. That in the death of Sister GANTZ, the family have lost an affectionate wife and mother, and Rebekah Degree Lodge No. 96 a worthy and exemplary member, and the community an amiable citizen; and that we extend our heart-felt sympathy to the bereaved husband and family.

Resolved, that our Lodge be draped in mourning for thirty days in token of our respect and love for our departed sister.

Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be furnished the bereaved husband and family and each of the city papers for publication.

Mrs. J. A. Herring,
Mrs. D. W. Mason,
Mrs. J. Higley,
Fairfield, June 18, 1881. Committee.

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"The Evening Journal"
Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa
Friday, June 24, 1881
Page 4, Column 4

RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

To the N. G. officers and Members of Rebekah Degree Lodge, No. 96, I. O. O. F.:

Your committee appointed to draft resolutions expressive of our feelings and respect in regard to our deceased sister, Louise S. GANEZ (sic), would respectfully submit the following:

That whereas, By the hand of death our sister has been removed from our circle to that band from whence no traveler returns; therefore be it

Resolved, That in the death of Sister GANTZ we are again reminded of the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death, and as the sickle of death is passing through our land, cutting down here and there our friends, sisters and brothers, we are reminded that we too shall soon pass away and be forgotten admist the busy and active scenes of life. That in the death of Sister GANTZ, the family have lost an affectionate wife and mother, and Rebekah Degree Lodge No. 96 a worthy and exemplary member, and the community an amiable citizen; and that we extend our heart-felt sympathy to the bereaved husband and family.

Resolved, that our Lodge be draped in mourning for thirty days in token of our respect and love for our departed sister.

Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be furnished the bereaved husband and family and each of the city papers for publication.

Mrs. J. A. Herring,
Mrs. D. W. Mason,
Mrs. J. Higley, Committee.

Fairfield, June 18, 1881.

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Note: Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, IA, in Lot Old.P.271. Husband Jacob S. GANTZ subsequently married Margaret C. VANCE ROCK, died in 1922, and was buried with Louisa.