Kress, Henrietta C. 1875-1940

KRESS, KORTEMEYER

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 10/19/2011 at 12:45:31

LeMars Globe-Post
October 21, 1940

MRS. G. M. KRESS LAID TO REST
Funeral Services Were Held Monday Afternoon

Henrietta Charlotte Kress nee Kortemeyer was born at Freeport, Illinois,
October 25, 1875, and passed away October 18, 1940, at the age of 64 years,
11 months, and 18 days.

As a young girl she came to Iowa with her parents and settled on a farm in
Stanton township. In 1894 the family moved to South Dakota where she lived
for a year. She was united in marriage to George Martin Kress in 1895 and
they established their home in Plymouth township where they lived for many
years. Two children were born to them, a son, Clifford, and a daughter,
Mabel.

Early in life, Mrs. Kress came under the influence of the pioneer preachers
of the Evangelical church and became a Christian. She united with Stanton
Evangelical church where she was a member for several years. After moving
to LeMars, she transferred her membership to Hildreth Memorial Evangelical
Church.

Her labors ended, her sufferings over—the family and friends pay a tribute
to her life. No one can forget the kindly ministry of a loving wife and
mother. Neighbors and friends join with the bereaved family in a loss which
all share.

She is survived by her husband, her son Clifford, and daughter, Mrs. E. W.
Holzapfel of Ogden, Iowa; three brothers, Henry Kortemeyer of Omaha, Neb.;
Will of Chancellor, S.D.; and Herman of Salem, Oregon; two sisters, Mrs. Dan
Richter of Lennox, S.D.; and Mrs. George Haken, of Sioux Falls, S.D.; a
granddaughter, Joan Holzapfel, and a grandson, Paul Kaston.

Funeral services were held at Hildreth Memorial Evangelical church on Monday
afternoon at 2:00, Mauer’s funeral home directing. Rev. G. O. Thompson,
officiated, assisted by Rev. L. E. Olson, pastor of the Stanton Evangelical
church.