KASKA, Jacob 1862 - 1924

KASKA, KURTZ, HAHN, PACHA, CAVINESS, HOOK

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/25/2021 at 20:23:27

"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Saturday, December 6, 1924
Page 3, Columns 5, 6 and 7

Life Sketch of Jacob KASKA

Jacob KASKA, a pioneer settler of Jefferson County, died at his home here Saturday, November 29, at 8 o'clock a.m. following an illness of several months duration. His wife Susan KURTZ KASKA preceded him in death January 13, 1903. Three children died in infancy.

Mr. KASKA was born May 2, 1862 and lived here all his life. He was an industrious and well to do farmer and a loyal and faithful member of St. Joseph's church, being among the first few to contribute to the building of a parish in East Pleasant Plain forseeing the need for the future.

He was always more than willing to give his assistance in anything for the betterment of Christianity.

Realizing his state of health and that time would not permit him to see realized a parish school, he left a bequest should the parish build and maintain a school, that a certain sum be given in his name and memory.

Surviving him are his two daughters, Agnes now Mrs. Chas. HAHN, and Miss Mildred; one sister, Mary KASKA, one brother, Lewis T. KASKA, and four grandchildren.

The funeral was held at St. Joseph's church Monday at 10 a.m. Solemn Requiem high mass was said by the pastor, Father J. H. Courtney, assisted by the Very Reverend J. M. Walsh of Ottumwa and Rev. M. J. Hartigan of Washington. The sermon was preached by Very Reverend J. M. Walsh, an old friend and former pastor, who spoke in part of the many splendid qualities that the deceased had possessed.

Pallbearers were: Joseph P. PACHA, John KASKA, John PACHA, Jake KESSEL, Vincent KASKA and Frank KURTZ.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Saturday, December 6 1924
Page 3, Columns 4 and 5

EAST PLEASANT PLAIN
Mrs. F. E. Berry, Correspondent.

...Mrs. Lloyd CAVINESS and children of Rubio spent Monday with Mrs. CAVINESS' mother, Mrs. Geo. HOOK and attended the KASKA funeral...

...Mr. and Mrs. Dan Mannhart of Davenport were here to attend the funeral of Jacob KASKA.

John and Vincent KASKA of Fairfield attended the funeral of their uncle Jacob KASKA Monday...

...Very Reverend J. M. Walsh, V. T. of Ottumwa, spent Monday here assisting with the funeral services of Jacob KASKA. He was formerly pastor of the St. Joseph's church here.

Rev. M. J. Hartigan of Washington was here Monday conducting the funeral services of Jacob KASKA.

Several neighbors and friends went to the home of Chas. HAHN and assisted in shucking his corn. Mr. HAHN has been taking care of his father-in-law, Jacob KASKA for several weeks and was unable to get much done in the field. Mr. HAHN greatly appreciates this kindness.

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