Hastert, Catherine (Mrs. Nicholas) 1841-1918

HASTERT, PECHTER, SCHUH

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke--Volunteer
Date: 3/25/2017 at 08:37:38

Source: Alton Democrat (3-30-1918)

Born: October 17, 1841
Died: March 25, 1918

Mrs. Catherine Hastert died at her home at Alton on Monday, March 25, from epilepsy, at the age of 67 years, 5 months and 8 days. Mrs. Hastert was born at Sandwatter, Luxemburg, on October 17, 1850 and came to the United States in 1869 when 19 years old. She was married to Nicholas Hastert in Chicago on August 1, 1871, coming to Alton to make her home in 1910. Her husband was a farmer, retired at the time of his death. Catherine is the daughter of Michael & Anna (Pechter) Schuh. They are the parents of Charles Edward, Susan, Anna, Magdalene, Peter James, Mary Caroline, John Jacob, Nicholas, Ann Marie & Henry Peter.

Funeral services were held from St. Mary’s Church at Alton March 27. The following relatives from away being present to pay their last respects to the honored relative: Charles E. Hastert, Shelby, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. John Hastert, Mrs. Mary Hilger, David City, Nebraska; Mrs. Mary Ruppert, Currie, Minnesota; Leo Kettler, Chanafer, Minnesota.

The services were conducted by Very Reverend F.J. Brune. Interment took place at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Deceased was preceded in death by her partner to the Great Beyond in 1912. The following children mourn their loss: Charles E. Hastert, Shelby, Nebraska; Mrs. Susie Ruppert, Alton; Mrs. Lena Streff, Alton and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Anna Bachman, Los Angeles; Peter and John Hastert, David City, Nebraska; Mrs. Mary Schroeder, Oyens.

The bereaved ones have the sympathy of their many friends in this community.