Kass, Mary, Mrs. Peter, 1861-1930

KASS, DIDIER

Posted By: Lydia Lucas - Volunteer (email)
Date: 8/5/2010 at 15:01:37

Mrs. Peter Kass, long-time resident of Alton, passed on at her home here Friday morning [July 11], after an illness of many years duration. She had a very severe attack in March and failed gradually since that time. A sudden heart attack caused her passing Friday morning, while her physician was making his regular call. Up to that time she had seemed in her usual condition and was able to visit with her children and family.

Mary Didier was born in Chicago, June 21, 1861. She moved to Caledonia, Minn., with her parents at the age of seven. On October 10, 1881 she was married at Caledonia to Peter Kass. Three children were born to them: Clara (Mrs. P. O. McWilliams) of Cherokee; O. N. Kass of Omaha; Olga (Mrs. Oscar Henrich) of Alton. There are ten grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Kass came to Alton in March, 1887, among the very early residents here, where they have continued to make their home for the past forty-two years. In two more years they would have celebrated the golden anniversary of their marriage. In the departure of one who was ever a devoted wife and mother, the husband and children have the sympathy of a host of friends.

Mrs. Kass is also survived by one sister, the only member of her parents' family now surviving. She is Sister Agnetis of Wilmette. The rules of her order would not permit her to attend her sister's funeral.

Mrs. Kass was a faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic church and for many years a member of the Rosary society. She was a highly respected member of the community and in her lifetime of 69 years and 19 days made many friends. Hers was a social disposition and she greatly enjoyed the companionship of her family and friends.

Among the relatives and friends here from away for the services, which were held Monday morning at Saint Mary's church, in charge of Reverend Schoepner of Granville, were Mr. and Mrs. Nic Delperdang of Remsen; Mr. and Mrs. John Kass of Tracy, Minn.; Mrs. F. F. Young, Minneapolis; Mrs. Herbert Brimeyer, Slayton, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Henrich, Lennox, S.D.; Misses Mayme and Gertrude Weber, Mrs. Orlando Young, Mrs. P. Molitor, Slayton, Minn.; Mrs. M. Puhl, Wilmont, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Lubbehusen, Harrisburg, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. P. Delperdang, Mrs. A. Delperdang, Mrs. K. Nothern, Remsen; Mrs. H. Quirin, Marcus; Mrs. J. J. Detterman, Sioux City; Mr. and Mrs. J. List, Granville; Messrs. and Mesdames H. J. McWilliams, H. H. Schmidt, Frank Muriaue, Mr. C. Goeb of Cherokee; Mrs. C. Hollenbeck, LeMars; Mr. and Mrs. N. Didier, Miss M. Didier, Mrs. P. Misch of Granville.

Source: Alton Democrat, July 18, 1930.