Fissel, John L. 1877-1897

FISSEL

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LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
August 5, 1897

FUNERAL OF JOHN FISSEL.
The funeral of John Fissel was held on Tuesday morning and was very largely attended, the German M E Church, where the services were held, being crowded. Rev. J. Dulitz, pastor of the church, conducted the service, assisted by Rev. O. D. Hauck, Rev. A. Goetschel and Presiding Elder Jonas. The floral offerings were numerous and surpassing in beauty, particularly the tribute from the members of the Epworth League, of which the deceased during his lifetime was a faithful and earnest member. The pall bearers were Louis Wernli, Wm. Aupperle, Fred Kleinsorge, Bert Kluckhohn, Chas. Hamm, and Arthur Hirsch.

Besides many friends from LeMars, a large number from Stanton and Lincoln where the family formerly lived were present.

Relatives present from other towns to attend the funeral were: Mr. Peter Fissel and Mrs. Henry Winter, of Emery, S.D.; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schaffer and Mr. and Mrs. Chris Lucke, of Schaller, Iowa; and Mr. John Kentz, of Kingsley, an old friend of the family.

The remains were laid to rest in the City cemetery.
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Alton Democrat
August 14, 1897

YOUR NAME IN PRINT.
John Fissel, the 19 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Fissel of LeMars and well known to a great many people in this city, died last Saturday afternoon from a sun stroke, received while working in the harvest field on the farm of Wm. Feuerhelm. His sudden and untimely death is a great shock to his relatives and friends.
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DEATH RECORDS from Plymouth County Courthouse, Book #1, Page 129

Name: John Ludwig Fissel
Died: 31 Jul 1897, Stanton Twp.
Aged: 20 yrs, 6 mos, 27 das
Male
Student
Single
Buried: LeMars, IA