Ideker, Sophia 1846-1918

IDEKER, BARTLING

Posted By: Mary Holub (email)
Date: 7/19/2018 at 14:11:48

From: Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, August 20, 1918

Mrs. Ideker Dead
Was Long Time Resident of Lincoln Township
Deceased Was Born in Germany
Death Occurred At The Family Home In Hinton on Thursday Night—Leave her Husband, Four Sons and a Daughter

Mrs. William Ideker, wife of Henry Ideker, an old and well known resident of Plymouth county, died at her home in Hinton on Thursday night. She had been in poor health for some time. Mrs. Ideker was a native of Germany. Her maiden name was Sophia Bartling and she was born in Hanover on Feb. 28, 1846, and was seventy-two years and five months old. She came to this country when a young woman and with her husband came to Plymouth county about forty years ago. They lived in Lincoln township for many years and were very successful in farming and became possessed of two thousand acres of land by hard toil and industry. They went to Hinton, a short time ago, returning from farm work, to make their home.

Mrs. Ideker is survived by her husband, her daughter, Mrs. Julius Muecke, and four sons, Henry, Hermann, Fremont, of Lincoln township and Edmond, of Le Mars. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon at Lincoln township church, Rev. Marth officiated and was largely attended by old friends and neighbors.