Lenth, Mathilda 1876-1959

LENTH

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 9/9/2008 at 10:35:05

MATHILDA LENTH

Funeral services for Mrs. Mathilda Lenth, 82, who died Friday at the Sacred Heart hospital, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Grace Lutheran Church. Rev. H.H. Meyer officiated and burial was in the LeMars City Cemetery under the direction of the Mauer funeral home.

Mrs. Lenth was born October 30, 1876, in Clayton county, Ia. She first came to Plymouth county in 1878. In 1916 she went to Marcus, Ia., and then returned to Plymouth county in 1955. She was married to Arno J. Lenth on March 15, 1916, at Sioux City.

Survivors include a brother Louis of Craig, Ia., and several nieces and nephews.

~Source: The LeMars Globe-Post, June 1, 1959