Holck, Jacob 1844-1909

HOLCK

Posted By: Linda Mohning (email)
Date: 9/5/2011 at 21:46:57

At his home on Monday occurred the death of Jacob Hoelck a pioneer resident of this section. He has been ailing for sometime and his age was against his recovery. He was born in Krompel, Schleswig Holstein, March 8, 1853 [1844]? . He came to this country in 1872 and for many years lived in Cherokee county and in 1901 he moved to this town. To him and his wife were born seven children and he possessed a fine and respected family. The funeral services were held from St. Paul’s church Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock and a large attendance paid their last respects to a man honored and respected in life. - Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, June 22, 1909, page 2.
Note: His gravestone records 1844 as his birth year. He is buried in the Remsen City Cemetery. The surname is sometimes spelled Hoelck.