Linza M. Bertholf (1928)

BERTHOLF, CUMMINS, JOBSON, WILLIAMSON

Posted By: Linda Brittain
Date: 12/20/2005 at 20:29:32

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, April 12, 1928
Page 1

Death of L. M. Bertholf

L. M. Bertholf, one of the older residents of the community, and an extensive land owner, died early Wednesday morning, April 11th, after an extended illness. He had a stroke of apoplexy some time ago and has been critically ill the past several weeks.

The deceased, a son of Andrew and Electa Bertholf, was born on the home farm in Lincoln township in 1855. He has spent most of his life in this township and had taken an active interest in community affairs. He was married to Miss Sarah J. Williamson, who survives him, February 4, 1860. Ten years ago, the family moved to Winterset and have since resided in their home on North First street. The Rev. A. R. Weed will conduct the funeral services at the Bertholf home, this afternoon (Thursday) at two o'clock, and burial will be in the Winterset Cemetery.

Besides his wife, Mr. Bertholf leaves six children, Ray, Don and Cole of Los Angeles; Davidson of Des Moines, and Mrs. Edna Cummins and Mrs. Mamie Jobson of Winterset.
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The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, April 19, 1928
Page 2

Mortuary

L. M. Bertholf

Linza M., son of Andrew and Electa Macumber Bertholf, was born in Madison county, Iowa, September 26, 1855, and was the last surviving member of a family of nine children.

He grew to manhood on the Bertholf homestead in Lincoln township and after the death of his father he became owner of the home place, where he spent the greater part of his life.

He was married to Miss Sarah J. Williamson on February 4, 1880, and to this union six children were born. Wray, Don, and Cole of Los Angeles, California; Davisson of Des Moines, and Mrs. Edna Cummins and Mrs. Mamie Jobson of Winterset.

He was for many years one of the county's best known farmers, friendly and genial with everyone, a kind neighbor, ever ready to help others. They left the farm ten years ago, moving to Winterset, which has since been their home.

He has been for many years an active member of the Modern Woodmen Lodge of Winterset. He was a man of great vigor and of unusual strength, until a few months ago, when he had a stroke of paralysis. He never regained his strength and was taken worse two weeks before his death, which occurred on April 11, 1928, at the age of 72 years, 6 months and 16 days.

He leaves beside his wife and children, six grandchildren, one great grandchild and many other relatives and friends.

Rev. A. R. Weed conducted the service in the Bertholf home Thursday afternoon, April 12, and the interment was in the Winterset cemetery.

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