Grossmann, Mrs. Anna 1846-1934

GROSSMANN, ZENGER

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 10/2/2007 at 14:20:15

AGED IOWN IS

TAKEN BY DEATH

AT GOOD OLD AGE

Death claimed Mrs. Anna Grossmann, early settler in Iowa, in the home of her
son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mack, 800 Plymouth Street, Monday
night, at the age of 87 years and 6 months. Her death was due to failing
powers brought on by age and complications. She had failed rapidly the past
year.

Her maiden name was Ann Zenger and she was born in the Kingdom of Bavaria,
Germany, July 29, 1846.

When a young woman she came to the United States with other members of her
family. They settled near St. Lucas, Fayette county, Iowa, where she was
married to John B. Grossman, Rev. Father Boeding officiating at the wedding.

Following their marriage they lived there for a few years and then moved to
Willey where they farmed for many years and then took up their residence in
Carroll. While they were living in Carroll, Mr. Grossmann died May 5, 1905.
Subsequent to his death Mrs. Grossman came to LeMars to make her home with
relatives in this county.

She is survived by her daughters, Mrs. John Mack and Mrs. John Rolfes, of
LeMars, a stepson, George Grossmann, of McIntire, Iowa, eleven grandchildren
and seventeen great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Grossman was a devout Catholic, a member of the Christian Mothers
society. She was highly esteemed as a good neighbor and loyal friend.

The funeral was held Thursday morning at St. Joseph Church, Mgr. J. D. Fisch
officiated at the rites and the interment was made in St. Joseph Cemetery.

~source: LeMars Sentinel, Friday, Feb. 2, 1934