KURTZ, Joseph 1838 - 1905

KURTZ, RAPPENEGGER, BENDA

Posted By: Sherry Bash (email)
Date: 6/8/2004 at 21:14:03

"The Fairfield Tribune"
Wednesday, March 29, 1905
Page 3, Column 5

Joseph KURTZ was born in Bond County, Ill., Feb. 13, 1838. Came to Iowa in 1854, locating in Burlington, where he remained for a few years and then came to Jefferson County where he has resided until his death Sunday, Mar. 11. On April 19, 1861 he was married to Bertha RAPPENEGGER, who preceded him in death in 1897. Eight children survive: Walter, Jno., Joseph, Mrs. Emma BENDA, all residents of this county, and Bertha, Harriet, Edward and Martin, who still remain in the old home...Funeral services from St. Joseph's church Monday, Mar. 13, in Pleasant Plain, and interment made at Germanville....

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