FABER, Jacob Christian 1868 - 1931

FABER, VOORHIES, RESHLEY, GRABY

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 3/15/2022 at 19:50:36

"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Monday, November 2, 1931
Page FIVE, Column 8

LOCKRIDGE MAN PASSED AWAY
Jacob C. FABER Died At Home of Daughter, Mrs. Wayne VOORHIES

Jacob Christian FABER, 62, father of Mrs. Wayne VOORHIES, of this city, passed away at his daughter's home, 206 West Hempstead street, this morning. He had been in ill health for about a week and came from his home in Lockridge to stay with his daughter, who is the only surviving member of the family. His condition was unchanged Sunday but he was found dead in bed this morning.

The body was taken to the Hoskins funeral home pending uneral (sic) arrangements.

Mr. FABER is well known in Jefferson county, having spent his entire life here. He was born January 12, 1869. His wife preceded him in death.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Tuesday, November 3, 1931
Front Page, Column 2

FABER FUNERAL TO BE HELD TOMORROW AFTERNOON AT 2:30

Funeral services for Jacob C. FABER, who passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wayne VOORHIES, Monday morning, will be held at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the First Lutheran church in charge of Dr. W. F. Rex. Interment in Evergreen cemetery.

The body will lie in state at the Hoskins funeral home until time for the services. Jefferson Lodge No. 4 I. O. O. F. will take part in the services.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Thursday, November 12, 1931
Page THREE, Column 4

SHARPS CORNER
Mrs. Carl Amrine

Nov. 12... Mr. and Mrs. Elmer RESHLEY attended the funeral of Jake FABER at Fairfield Wednesday afternoon. ...

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Monday, November 23, 1931
Page FIVE, Column 4

OBITUARY

JACOB C. FABER

Jacob Christian FABER was the son of Henry and Barbara FABER, born in Jefferson county, Iowa January 24, 1867. He was united in marriage to Louisa GRABY December 2, 1891, who preceded him in death five years ago. To this union was born one daughter, Alma Rosa, now Mrs. Wayne VOORHIES.

Mr. FABER passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wayne VOORHIES, 206 West Hempstead street, Fairfield, Iowa, on November 2, 1931, at the age of 64 years nine months and eight days.

There remains to mourn his home going, his daughter and a niece, Mrs. Velma VOORHIES who was raised in the FABER home since she was seven years of age; two brothers, Lewis of Spickard, Mo., and Ben of Cedar Rapids, one sister, Mrs. Fred WEIDNER of Brighton and three grandchildren, Ronald, Gerald and Warren VOORHIES.

He was a life-long member of the Lutheran church, baptised and confirmed at Germanville later transferring his membership to Trinity Lutheran church at Lockridge where he resided. During the last years he spent a good portion of his time in Fairfield and attended services here.

Funeral services were held from the church November 4, 1931 with interment in Evergreen cemetery.

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Note: Buried in Lot 3rd.079 with wife Louisa who died in 1926. Jacob's birthdate varies between his obituaries; his gravestone only notes 1868 for a birth year. According to his death certificate, he was born January 12, 1869, and aged 62 years, 9 months, and 20 days. According to Swedish American Church Records, he was born January 24, 1868. The WPA Report, which cataloged county burials up to 1940 or so, notes he was born in 1867.