Eva Offermann 1856-1925

OFFERMANN, BECK, NIERMANN, KRAFTMEYER, THODE, DAVIDSON

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Date: 9/1/2006 at 19:56:05

The Davenport Democrat and Leader; Tuesday Evening; January 13, 1925:

Offermann

Well Known Resident of City Called

Mrs. Eva Offermann Died at Her Home Monday After a Short Illness

Death occurred to Mrs. Eva Offermann at her home, 241 Clark street, Monday afternoon at 1:50 o’clock. Her death terminated an illness of one week’s duration.

The deceased was born April 20, 1856, at Wittenburg, Germany. When three months old, she came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Antone Beck, to the United States, direct to Davenport, where she grew to womanhood. On Nov. 15, 1881, she was united in marriage to Charles Offermann, the ceremony being performed by the late Monseignor Niermann at St. Joseph’s church. She has resided in Davenport her entire life, and has always been a devoted wife and mother.

Surviving are her husband, three daughters; Mrs. Henry Kraftmeyer, Mrs. Harry Thode, both of Davenport, and Mrs. Charles Davidson of Vienna, La., two sons; Carl Offermann of Davenport, and John Offermann of Crosby, Tex., and one brother, John Beck of Davenport. Twelve grandchildren also survive. One daughter, Sarah, preceded her mother in death in 1918.

The body was removed to the Runge mortuary pending funeral arrangements.

The Davenport Democrat and Leader; Wednesday Evening; January 14, 1925:

The funeral of Mrs. Eva Offermann will be held Friday morning at 9:30 o’clock from the late home, 241 Clark street, with services at St. Alphonsus church at 10 o’clock.

Interment will take place in Holy Family cemetery.