Barinsky, Cordelia (Mrs. Wm.) 1864-1938

BARINSKY, SCHMIDT

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 3/6/2009 at 11:55:32

LeMars Sentinel
June 3, 1938

FINAL RITES HELD WEDNESDAY FOR MRS. BARINSKY
Well-Known Resident Came to Plymouth County When a Youthful Bride

The funeral of the late Mrs. William Barinsky were held Wednesday afternoon at St. John’s Evangelical church and were attended by a large number of friends. The service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. R.R. Hunger, and interment was made in the city cemetery. The pallbearers were Henry Buehre, Charles Werley, Jacob Webber, Chris Kilker, Carl Wilde, Wm. Wisser.

Cordelia May Schmidt passed from time into eternity on Sunday, May 29, 1938, at 3:30 a.m., at the age of 74 years, 27 days. She was born at Lowden, Cedar County, Iowa, on May 2, 1864, the daughter of Carl and Nancy Schmidt. Cordelia Schmidt was baptized and confirmed in Zion Evangelical church, Lowden, Iowa. She made this church her church home till she moved for that vicinity.

On February 5, 1885, Cordelia Schmidt was united in marriage to Wm. Barinsky. This union was blessed with six children, three sons and three daughters.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Barinsky moved to Plymouth County, Iowa, in March 1885, settling on a farm in Johnson township. In 1893 they moved to Preston township and in 1918 they moved to LeMars, where they have made their home since.

Mrs. Barinsky has been a faithful member of St. John’s Evangelical church of this city for the past 30 years. She was also a member of the Ladies Aid of this church. On February 5, 1935, Mr. and Mrs. Barinsky were privileged to celebrate their golden wedding.

The first of the year Mrs. Barinsky took ill and never fully recovered. Her passing came suddenly as the result of a heart attack.

Mrs. Barinsky’s great interests in life were her church, home and family. These she served faithfully and well. Her passing will be mourned not only by her immediate family but by the host of friends who loved her and knew her as a Christian friend.

Besides her sorrow stricken husband, the departed leaves three sons; Chas. H. of Colome, S.D., Wm. Jr. of Akron, John C., of Hawarden, Iowa; three daughters, Clara Meyer of Colome, S.D., Pauline Borchers of LeMars, Ella Witt of LeMars; three brothers, Henry of Kent, Iowa, Chas. of Lowden, Iowa, Wm. of Dixon, Iowa; three sisters, Mrs. Lorraine Strackbein of Sioux City, Mrs. Mary Lange and Mrs. Matilda Mete of Lowden; 25 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; besides a host of more distant relatives and friends.

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