Kissinger, Mrs. Anna 1879-1945

KISSINGER, HENDRICKSON

Posted By: Plymouth County Coordinator (email)
Date: 11/15/2003 at 21:18:05

Mrs. John Kissinger Died Saturday
Had lived in LeMars 65 years.....

Mrs. John N. Kissinger, a long-time resident of LeMars, passed away at her home Saturday afternoon, June 30, 1945, following a lingering sickness of three years.

Anna Hendrickson was born June 5, 1879, in Denmark, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henrick Henrickson and passed away at the age of 66 years and 28 days. She came to the United States with her parents at the age of one year. She lived in LeMars until 1902, when she was united in marriage to John N. Kissinger. They made their home in Washta, Iowa, until 1914 when they returned to LeMars, which has been their home to this time.

Surviving are her husband, John; 5 daughters: Mrs. J. W. Zarr (Hazel) of Cherokee, Iowa; Mrs. Paul M. (Neva) Dunn, Corvallis, Oregon; Mrs. A.C. Greenen (Helen) of Kansas City, Mo; Mrs. Howard Page (Jennie) of Kingsley, Iowa; Mrs. Earnest Root (Marey) of LeMars; two sons who are in the army: John, stationed at Patterson Field, Ohio; and Don, serving in the Philippines. There are also two sisters, Mrs. Guy Ramesbotham of Sioux City, Iowa, and Mrs. Charles Hodgson, Wessington Springs, S.D.; and two brothers, Chris of Long Beach and Henry of Washington D.C.

Mrs. Kissinger was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters and an infant son. Services will be held in Mauer's chapel with Rev. John W. Oerter officiating. The services will be at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon, July 4th. Burial will be in the LeMars City cemetery.