Balsinger, J. G. (Gottlieb) Died 1898

BALSINGER

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Date: 11/10/2010 at 18:59:58

LeMars Sentinel
April 7, 1898

THE FUNERAL OF MR. BALSINGER.

The funeral of the late Mr. Balsinger was held Wednesday, services being
held at the Presbyterian Church, Rev. Macgogney preaching the sermon. The
members of Mower Post G.A.R. marched at the head of the funeral cortege
following their deceased comrade and Prof. Shoup, commander of the Post,
read the ritual for the dead at the grave’s side in a beautiful and
impressive manner, paying a feeling tribute to the memory of their departed
brother, who had borne arms with them in the great strife for the
preservation of the Union. The pall bearers were: Comrades Hyle, Ira Munson,
Jas. Mohan, Geo. Kline, Jeff Carpenter, and B. F. Albright. The interment
was made at the city cemetery.

BEELY & FISSEL FUNERAL HOME RECORD, BOOK 1892-1906
Name: Balsinger, Gottlieb
Died: 04 Apr 1898
Age: 59 years
Cause: Inflammation of bowels
Page: 97

COURTHOUSE DEATH RECORDS
Plymouth County, Iowa
Name: Balsinger, Gottlieb John
Died: 04 Apr 1898, LeMars, Iowa
Age: 59 years
Male
Occu: Retired Farmer
Married
Buried: LeMars, Iowa
Born: Switzerland
Page: 134