Eilenbecker, Elizabeth E. 1848-1912

EILENBECKER, SCHROEDER

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LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
November 1, 1912

MRS. EUGENE EILENBECKER SUCCUMBS TO BRIEF ILLNESS
DEATH OCCURRED AT IONA, MINN.
She Went There to Attend Sick Bed of a Relative and Was Herself Stricken—

Mrs. Eilenbecker, wife of Eugene Eilenbecker, one of the pioneer residents of Plymouth county, died at Iona, Minn., on Monday evening of a brief illness. About three weeks ago she returned from Excelsior Springs, Mo., where she had been taking treatment for rheumatism. On the day following her return she was called to Iona, by the illness of a brother. While she was assisting in caring for her relatives, she herself was taken sick, suffering from a severe carbuncle on the back of her neck. What at first seemed a trivial ailment developed into a serious illness and for the past two weeks she has been under the care of physicians. On Sunday Mr. Eilenbecker drove to Iona by automobile, a distance of 100 miles, taking Dr. A. H. Mosher with him. They found Mrs. Eilenbecker in a most serious condition, suffering from diabetes and other complications. She lapsed into unconsciousness and passed away about half past four on Monday afternoon. The remains were brought from Iona to her home in LeMars accompanied by her son, John Eilenbecker, who was at her bedside when the end came.

Mrs. Eilenbecker was born at Dipach in the Grand Duchy of Luxemburg, Europe on April 29, 1848, and was sixty-four years and six months old at the time of her death. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Schroeder. She grew to young womanhood in her native town and was united in marriage in January, 1873, with Eugene Eilenbecker at the same place. Two months after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Eilenbecker embarked for America and came directly to Plymouth county, locating in Marion township, where they experienced the vicissitudes of pioneer life and withstood the hardships of grasshopper days. They moved into LeMars in 1880, where Mr. Eilenbecker engaged in business and this has been their home ever since. Besides the bereaved husband she leaves a son, John P. Eilenbecker, who is associated with his father in business. A son, Nicholas, met a tragic fate in early days, being drowned in 1879.

Mrs. Eilenbecker is survived by several brothers and a sister, J. P. Schroeder, Iona, Minn.; Nicholas Schroeder, Oyens; Mrs. Anna Steinberg, White Lake, South Dakota; Peter Francis and Joseph, who live at the old home in Luxemburg. Four sisters preceded her in death.

The funeral was held on Thursday morning at St. Joseph’s church and was very largely attended by old friends and neighbors.

Mrs. Eilenbecker was widely known in Plymouth county and had formed many warm ties of friendship and associations during her long residence here. She was a good friend and neighbor, large souled and hospitable and ever ready to assist in times of sorrow and trouble. She was a devoted wife and mother and a home maker in the highest sense of the word. At her hearth, peace and comfort always reigned. She will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends.
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Alton Democrat, November 2, 1912

LOCAL OVERFLOW:
Mrs. E. Eilenbecker of LeMars died very suddenly at the home of her brother at Iona, Minnesota last Monday. Mrs. Eilenbecker, who had not been very strong for the past year and who had recently returned from Hot Springs, had a very painful carbuncle on the back of her neck lanced the latter part of last week and not receiving much relief it was deemed necessary last Sunday morning to lance it the second time. Blood poisoning set in and she grew worse rapidly, passing away Monday. She is survived by her husband and one son. The remains were taken to LeMars and the funeral was held there Thursday morning. Many from out of town attended the funeral and the church was crowded with friends who came to pay last tribute to a departed friend. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Schroeder, Nic Scheckel, John Kern, and Joe Koch of Alton attended the funeral services.
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Transcriber also found this additional information:
Name of the deceased:
Elizabeth E. Eilenbecker
Born: 29 Apr 1848, Luxembourg
Died: 28 Oct 1912, Iona, Minnesota
Buried: Calvary Cemetery, LeMars, Iowa
Spouse: Eugene Peter Eilenbecker