Mrs. Harm Fechtmann 1870-1942

FECHTMANN, DIRKS, ZIMMERMAN, LANDIS, POPPE

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Date: 7/28/2020 at 10:29:16

February 19, 1942 - The Anamosa Journal

Mrs. Harm Fechtmann died Wednesday night at her home in Anamosa following a long illness.

Time for the funeral service has not been set definitely, but last rites probably will be held Saturday at Wayne Zion Lutheran church. Smykil's Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.

February 26, 1942 - The Anamosa Journal

Funeral service for Mrs. Harm Fechtmann, 71, who died Wednesday night, Feb. 18, at her home in Anamosa after a long illness, was held Saturday at 1:45 p.m. at Wayne Zion Lutheran church.

Rev. F. H. Kehren, pastor of the church, officiated and burial was in Wayne cemetery. Smykil's Funeral home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Fechtmann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harm Dirks, was born at Pella on April 13, 1870. She was married on Jan. 24, 1896, to Mr. Fechtmann and after their marriage, the couple made their home on a farm in Wayne township until they retired and moved to Anamosa 13 years ago. She was a member of Wayne Lutheran church.

She is survived by her husband; one son, John, Langworthy; three daughters, Mrs. Henry J. Zimmerman, Anamosa; Mrs. Paul Landis, Cedar Rapids and Mrs. Fred E. Poppe, Langworthy.