Zimmerman, Johanna 1857-1922

ZIMMERMAN, GERDES, NULL

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 2/27/2023 at 13:52:14

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, pg 8
Friday, October 6, 1922

Mrs. Zimmerman, wife of George Zimmerman, an old and respected resident, died at her home in Washington township, Tuesday, October 3, following a lingering illness caused by cancer. She had poor health the past two years.

Mrs. Zimmerman was a native of Germany, where she was born June 3, 1857. Her maiden name was Johanna Gerdes. When she was a girl of twelve years, she came with her mother, Mrs. Gerdes, to America, and soon after their arrival they settled in Jones County, Iowa. Mrs. Gerdes subsequently married John R. Null. They came to Plymouth county and settled in Preston township.

Johanna Gerdes was married to Geo. Zimmerman and soon after their marriage they bought the farm in Washington township, which has been their home since.

Mrs. Zimmerman leaves to mourn her death her husband, George Zimmerman, her daughter, Mrs. John Botsford, a half brother and sister, Gerd Null and Mrs. Max Utesch, all residing in the vicinity. There are seven grandchildren.