Even, Mathias 1829-1913

EVEN, HINGTGEN, ROLLINGER

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke--Volunteer
Date: 10/10/2016 at 23:09:36

Source: Alton Democrat (10-18-1913)

Born: September 29, 1829
Died: October 12, 1913

Mathias Even died at his home on Sunday, October 12th after a sickness of three weeks, at the age of 84 years and 13 days.

Deceased was born at Alt-Trier, Luxemburg on September 29, 1829, to Nicolas and Maria Katherina (Rollinger) Even. On his 20th birthday anniversary he landed in Galena, Illinois. From here he continued his way on foot to Iowa, there being no railroads west of Chicago at that time. In 1852 he engaged in farming near St. Donatus, Iowa. In 1881 he moved to Gilbertville and farmed there until 1893 when he retired and moved to Alton where he spent his remaining years.

In 1855 on September 14th he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Hingtgen who passed on fifteen years ago. This union was blessed with twelve children, five of whom survive. They are: Peter of Dubuque, John B. of Humboldt, South Dakota, Michael of Alton, Mrs. Margaret Holmeier , of Alton and Mrs. Susan Martin of Granville. Deceased is also survived two sisters, Mrs. Schilz of Bancroft, Iowa and Mrs. Schumacher of St. Mary’s, California.

The funeral services were held from St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Tuesday, Very Reverend F.J. Brune officiating. Interment was made in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Mrs. Nic Even of Sioux Falls, Mrs. Theo Even of Gilbertville, N. Even of Sibley, N. Even of Dell Rapids, Mrs. William and George Even of Humboldt, South Dakota and Frank Even of Humboldt, South Dakota, and many old friends from Hospers, Granville and Remsen attended the funeral.