Katherine Wirth d. 1896

WIRTH, ABT, NIERMANN

Posted By: The Obituary Fairy (email)
Date: 8/15/2006 at 17:19:45

The Davenport Daily Leader; Monday, June 29, 1896:

Wirth

This morning at 1:30 o’clock at her residence 220 West Sixth street occurred the death of Mrs. Katherine Wirth at the age of 79 years, after an illness of one day. Her death was caused by the enfeebling inroads, of old age rather than by any particular disease. The deceased was a Christian lady, benevolent and kindly in her dealings with others and devoted to her family.

Three daughters Barbara, Anna and Katherine survive to mourn her loss together with a large number of kinsfolks, among whom may be mentioned Mrs. Abt of Seattle, Wash., a brother and a nephew Adam Abt of this city.

Mrs. Wirth was born in Bavaria, Germany, and came to this country twenty-four years ago. She was a life long member of the Catholic church dying in the full communion of that faith.

Rev. A. Niermann, her old pastor, will chant the last sad requiem next Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock, the funeral cortege leaving the late residence at 8:30 in order not to delay the obsequies. Interment will be at St. Marguerite’s cemetery.

Died - Wirth - At her home 220 West Sixth street at 1:30 o’clock this morning at the age of 79 years, Mrs. Katherine Wirth a native of Bavaria. Three children, Barbara, Anna and Katherine survive together with many relatives. The burial will take place at 8:30 o’clock next Wednesday morning from the late residence with solemn requiem mass at St. Joseph’s church at 9 o’clock with interment at St. Marguerite’s cemetery. The friends of the family are invited to attend.