Susemihl, Mrs. Julius (Emma) 1857-1919

SUSEMIHL, EWERT

Posted By: Janet Schuldt, Volunteer (email)
Date: 7/21/2014 at 11:02:13

LeMars Semi Weekly Sentinel, LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa Tuesday, July 29, 1919

Funeral Largely Attended

Mrs. Emma Susemihl Was Old Resident of Liberty Township

The funeral of .Mrs. Emma Susemihl, who was killed last Tuesday when the wheel of the automobile in which she was riding broke and she was thrown out, was held on Thursday at the Johnson township Lutheran church. The funeral was one of the largest ever held in that part of the county.

Mrs. Emma Susemihl was a native of Germany. Her maiden name was Emma Ewert and she was born in Garzon Island, Rugen, Pomerania, on June 1, 1857. She was united in marriage on March 6, 1885, with Julius Susemihl and immediately after their wedding they started for America. Having relatives here they came to Plymouth county and settled on a farm, in Liberty township. Mr. Susemihl died on January 14, 1891, leaving his wife and three little children. The mother and children continued to live on th e place.

Mrs. Susemihl is survived by two sons and a daughter; Fred, who is married and lives near Merrill and Ulrich and Julia, on the home place