Wintz, Mary Gertrude 1839-1921

SCHMIDT, WINTZ

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Date: 3/6/2016 at 20:59:29

Remsen Bell-Enterprise
Thursday, September 22, 1921

MRS. WINTZ DEAD
Mrs. Anton Wintz, one of Remsen’s oldest residents, died at her home here Wednesday night at 9 o’clock, at the age of 85 years.

Mrs. Wintz had been in failing health for several years, but last Thursday night suffered a paralytic stroke, which hastened her end.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 o’clock.
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Remsen Bell-Enterprise
September 29, 1921

PIONEER RESIDENT DIES
Mrs. Anton Wintz Succumbs To Long Illness
End Comes Wednesday, Funeral Saturday.

Death relieved Mrs. Anton Wintz, an aged and most prominent resident of this community, of a long period of suffering last Wednesday night. Mrs. Wintz was 82 years of age and is survived by her husband and four children. Her death was due to a complication of diseases and was hastened by a stroke of paralysis which she received a week prior to her death. The funeral was held from St. Mary’s church last Saturday morning.

Mrs. Wintz had suffered for a number of years with a complications of diseases, but was not continuously confined to the sick room. At times her condition was much improved, but almost continuous medical attendance was necessary to relieve her of conditions which were largely brought on by her advanced age. On Thursday September 15, she suffered a stroke of paralysis from which she failed to regain her usual robustness. From that times she was bedridden, and the end came to her peacefully last Wednesday night at 9 o’clock.

Mrs. Wintz, who before her marriage was Mary Gertrude Schmidt, was born March 20, 1839, in the province of Rhineland, Germany. She remained at home with her parents until the date of her marriage to Anton Wintz, also of that province. The couple were married in 1864, and for five years thereafter they made their home in Mrs. Wintz’ native home. Mr. Wintz becoming associated with his father-in-law in conducting a bakery business there. In 1869, Mr. and Mrs. Wintz came to the United States to seek their fortune, and first settled Dane county, Wis., and where Mr. Wintz became engaged in farming. They lived there for seven years, after which they farmed in Butler county, Iowa, for seven years. In 1883, they came to Plymouth county and have been residents here ever since. Upon coming here, Mr. Wintz purchased a farm southeast of town, subsequently increasing his land holdings here to 320 acres. His farm is one of the finest in this section, very well improved and considered an excellent piece of property.

On August 25, 1914, Mr. and Mrs. Wintz, still residing on their farm, celebrated their Golden wedding. In 1919, they retired from the farm and business life and moved into Remsen, where they have resided ever since, with the exception of several lengthy visits with children in other localities.

Mrs. Wintz was a devout member of the Catholic church throughout her life, and was a woman of high Christian precepts and character. Wherever she lived she made friends through her excellent womanly qualities, and her death is mourned by hundreds who had learned to respect and love her for her Christian qualities, which had endeared her to all with whom she came in contact.

The deceased was the mother of eight children, four of whom preceded her to the grave. The surviving children are Agnes, now Mrs. Bernhard Selting, Raeville, Nebr.; Margaret, now Mrs. Frank Ollendick, Elgin, Nebr.; Mathew of Milford, Iowa; and Elizabeth, now Mrs. George Paskert, of Remsen. There were also numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The funeral was held last Saturday morning at 9 o’clock with solemn services at St. Mary’s Catholic church. The body was laid to rest in St. Mary’s cemetery. The services were very largely attended since the deceased was a prominent resident here for the past 38 years.