KITTERMAN, John 1826-1916

KITTERMAN, RHODES, WORTH, HARNETT, PARSONS, BURR

Posted By: Virginia Perry (email)
Date: 4/13/2003 at 14:00:06

Worthington Globe Thursday Sept 7, 1916
Aged Man Called To Reward
John Kitterman Passes Away, Having Passed the Ninety Year Mile Stone
John Kitterman passed away Friday, Sept 1, at the home of his daughter Mrs. Frank Worth, after an illness lasting about a week. He passed his ninetieth milestone on the 13th day of May and was hale and hearty up till the time of his last illness. Short funeral services were held at the residence on Friday afternoon and the remains taken to Rock Rapids that afternoon. The funeral services were held at the Christian church Saturday afternoonm the pastor, Rev. W. H. Parsons being assisted by Rev. A. A. Burr of Spencer, SD who preached the sermon. Interment took place in the Riverview cemetery.
John Kitterman was born in Evansville, Ind on the 13 day of May 1826, which place he made his home until he was sixteen. In March 1871 he came west settling in Lyon county, IA. He resided there until about a year ago when he moved to this city with his daughter, Mrs. Frank Worth. Mr. Kitterman was united in marriage with Survila Rhodes August 16, 1847, his wife proceeding him in death by a little over four years. To this union were born eight children, four of whom are living. They are F. F. Kitterman of Port Arthur, TX. J. H. Kitterman of Steen, Minn.; Mary G. Harnett, South Sioux City, Iowa; and Mrs. Frank Worth of this city. Besides the immediate members of his family to mourn his loss there are 28 grandchildren, 15 great great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
When Mr. Kitterman was fifteen years of age he united with the Church of Christ and has been a consistent Christian ever since, loved and respected by all who knew him. "Uncle John" Kitterman as he was known by all was respected for his justice and faithfulness to his friends.