Vogt, Wilhelmina 1854-1927

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Posted By: Marilyn Holmes (email)
Date: 1/31/2011 at 07:51:51

The Grinnell Herald; Jan. 18, 1927

MRS. W.F. VOGT IS SUMMONED

Reached The End of a Long and Blameless Life Last Friday Morning.

FUNERAL SERVICES WERE HELD SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

Mrs. Vogt Will be Remembered as a Loving Wife and Mother and True Friend.

Wilhelmina Vogt was born Dec. 27, 1854 at Holstein, Germany and departed this life Jan. 14, 1927. At the age of fourteen she came to America and lived with an aunt and uncle in Davenport, Ia.

On March 13, 1875 she was united in marriage to W.F. Vogt. To this union were born ten children, Christian J., Harry C., Walter E., Otto B., Anna K., Julia A., Mildred M., Clarence A., Grover C., William M. They resided on a farm in Scott Co. until Oct. 2, 1882, when they moved to a farm four miles east of Grinnell. For the past fourteen years she made her home in Grinnell.

In her early life she was confirmed in the Lutheran belief and united with that church.

She was in her usual health until about two weeks ago when she suffered a fall. The result of which caused her death.

She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, ten children, fifteen grandchildren and three brothers.

Mrs. Vogt was a natural home lover and there she lived her happiest moments. She was ever ready to greet her loved ones with a smile and her whole spirit seemed to radiate happiness. She loved the beautiful things in life being especially fond of flowers. Her whole life was one of devotion and unselfishness.

"Whose love can equal the love of a
Mother?
Whose devotion so loyal and true?
Others may love you,
But only Mother understands."

Funeral services for Mrs. William F. Vogt were held from the home at 1032 East Street, Sunday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by the Rev. E.M. Vittum. Appropriate music was furnished by Mrs. D.H. Snook and Mrs. A.S. Ennis. Burial was in Hazelwood.

Pall bearers were Joe Speth, Fred Heinle, Henry Ahrens, Henry Rix, G.H. McMurray, and Herman Ewaldt.