Kruse, Minnie (Fokken) 1873-1940

KRUSE, FOKKEN

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Date: 10/17/2014 at 05:11:46

Le Mars Semi Weekly Sentinel March 12, 1940

Mrs. Carl Kruse Of Kingsley Dies At Home Of Son

Kingsley News-Times: Mrs. Carl Kruse, a resident of this community for many years, passed away Monday, February 26, at the home of her son, Ed. Kruse, at Modesto, Calif., after an illness of a few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Kruse farmed in this community for many years. After the, death of Mr. Kruse, in June; 1938, she gave up her home here and went to live with her son.

Minnie Fokken, daughter of Delbert and Graetje Fokken, was born at Freeport, Ill., December 10, 1873, and died at Modesto, Calif., February 26, 1940.

On June 17, 1890, she was united in marriage to Carl Kruse. To this union one son was born, Adelbert Kruse, of California.

She was a member of the Congregational church here.

Besides her son, she leaves three grandchildren, three brothers, George and John, of South Dakota, and A. A. Fokken of Minnesota.

The remains were brought here and a short service was held Sunday by Rev. L. T. Proctor, pastor of the Congregational church. Interment was made in the Kingsley cemetery.