Mrs. Hansine Brockmann

BROCKMANN

Posted By: Rebecca Foster (email)
Date: 7/6/2014 at 21:15:38

MRS. H. BROCKMANN, AGE 87, DIES THIS AFTERNOON AT HOME

Mrs. Hansine Brockmann, widow of John D. Brockmann, Sr., former president of the board of park commissioners of Davenport, died at her home, 1043 West Fifth Street, at 1:30 o’clock this afternoon following a long illness. She was 87 years of age at the time of her death and was one of the pioneer residents of Davenport. She was well known among the people of west Davenport.
She was born in Luegomklosteren, Germany on June 12, 1837, and came to Davenport with her parents in June of 1865, where she had lived continuously. Her maiden name was Hansine Petersen.

She was united in marriage to John D. Brockmann in Davenport in August 1865. Her husband preceded her in death 13 years.

The survivors include a son, John D. Brockmann; a sister, Mrs. Henry Brockmann of Davenport; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the family residence, 1043 West Fifth Street, where friends will be welcomed. Interment will be in the City Cemetery. Services at the grave will be private.”

Source: The Daily Times, 23 June 1924.