Hoffmann, Johanna 1835 - 1905

HOFFMANN, HOFFMAN

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 12/4/2010 at 19:34:20

Note: The name Hoffmann is sometimes spelled Hoffman as some families spelled it. For this woman the actual spelling is Hoffmann.

Death of Mrs. Nicholas Hoffmann.

Mrs. Hoffmann, the wife of Nicholas Hoffmann, died at the family residence on Court street in this city, on Wednesday morning at half past ten o'clock. Her death was due to dropsy of the heart. She had been in poor health the past two years, although within the past few weeks she had felt better and stronger. She took to her bed on Friday and never left it again.

Mr. and Mrs. Hoffmann celebrated their golden wedding just ten days ago on November 14, surrounded by their children and grandchildren and many friends and the occasion was one of much rejoicing although the affair was not held on too large a scale owing to the feeble health of both the worthy old couple.

Mrs. Hoffmann was a native of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, where she was born on February 9, 1835, her maiden name being Johanna Hoffmann.

With her parents she came to the United States in 1848. She was united in marriage with Nicholas Hoffmann at St. Donatus, on November 1, 1855. They came to Plymouth County in 1871, and settled on a farm. Since 1882. they have lived in Le Mars, ten children were born to them, seven girls and three boys, of whom four are living. They are Mrs. G. M. Hasel and Mrs. Peter Mich of Granville, and Mrs. J. P. Beck of Remsen.

Mrs. Hoffmann was also related to a number of well known pioneer families in Jackson and Plymouth County and her death will cause sorrow among many relatives and old friends. She had an extensive acquaintance and enjoyed the respect and esteem of all who knew her.

The funeral will be held on Saturday morning at ten o’clock at St. Joseph’s Church in this city.

Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
Friday, November 24, 1905
Le Mars, Iowa