Faust, Ellen Bridget 1867-1932

FAUST, WELCH, HENNESSY

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 1/19/2013 at 14:15:18

Note: Her mother's maiden name is Hennessy.

Obituary of Mrs. John Faust Sr.

Ellen Bridget Welch was born November 15, 1867, near GreeIey, Iowa, and died December 19, 1932, in her home near Westfield, Iowa. She was married December 14, 1885, to John Faust, also of Greeley, Iowa. To this union eight children were born, two dying in infancy. The six children were at her bedside when death came.

She is survived by her husband and the following children: Mrs. Bert Hoffman, of Le Mars, Iowa; Mrs. Elmer Kapfer, of Ruble, Iowa; Mrs. Phil Beaubien, Mrs. Oscar Kapfer, John and Wm. Faust, all of Westfield; two brothers, John Welch, of Sheldon, Iowa, and Wm. Welch, of Westfield, and one sister, Mrs. Pat Scanlan, of St. Louis, Mo.; also twenty three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Faust was a most devout Christian mother and dearly beloved by a host of relatives and friends. Her quiet, unassuming manner was an inspiration to all who knew her;

Funeral services were held here last Thursday morning in St. Catharine's church. Her six nephews acted as pallbearers.

The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery at Akron.

Akron Register Tribune
Thursday, December 29, 1932
Akron, Iowa