Neisius, Josephine (Funke) 1874-1939

NEISIUS, FUNKE

Posted By: Tom Baack-Volunteer (email)
Date: 10/18/2014 at 06:11:19

Le Mars Semi Weekly Sentinel Friday, June 2, 1939

Death Claims Mrs. Neisius Old Resident
Was In Hospital Recovering From Effects of Accident

Mrs. J. P. Neisius, 309 Sixth avenue SW, died unexpectedly Thursday (June 1, 1939) at the Sacred Heart hospital in this city following complications resulting from a broken leg.

Mrs. Neisius broke her leg Saturday when she slipped and fell on the porch steps at her home and was taken to the hospital. Following rest and treatment the fractured limb was to be set yesterday morning.

Mrs. Neisius was a resident of Le Mars for forty years. She was born at New Vienna, Iowa, April 10, 1874. She is survived by her husband, John P. Neisius, and two sons, Emil and Lawrence Neisius, of Le Mars, three sister, Mrs. Mary Augustine, Geddes, S. D., Mrs. Rose Rickens, Wessington, S. D., Mrs. Frank Vaske, Bancroft, Iowa; two brothers, Henry Funke, New Vienna, Iowa, Jos. Funke, Geddes, S. D., and two grandchildren.

Funeral on Saturday

The funeral will be held Saturday at 9 o'clock with services in St. James church, Rev. L. J. Cooper officiating.

The body will be at the Luken funeral home until the time of service.

Mrs. Neisius was a devoted wife and mother and a neighbor highly respected in the community by a large number of acquaintances and friends.