Klein, Magdalene (Mrs. Jonas) 1862-1944

KLEIN, OE

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke--Volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:34

Source: Rock Valley Bee (1-21-1944)

Born: September 9, 1862
Died: January 16, 1944

MR. JONAS KLEIN--EARLY SETTLER AT VALLEY--CAME TO UNITED STATES AT THE AGE OF 12 YEARS

Friends and neighbors of Mrs. Jonas Klein were grieved and shocked when they learned of her death on Sunday morning January 16, after a short illness of only one week. She had the happiness of having all of her children at her side before her death.

Magdalene Oe was born in Weiler La Tour, Luxemburg, Europe on September 9, 1862. Her mother died when she was but a girl of 12 and she came to this country with her father and brother at the age of 18. . They resided on a farm near Granville, Iowa, and in April, 1882, she was united in marriage with Jonas Klein, who preceded her in death 20 years ago.

After two years they moved to Rock Valley, farming in this vicinity until 1918 when they bought the house in town which was their home until death.

“Grandma” Klein, as she was lovingly called by all who knew her, was one of the pioneer mother whose untiring labor and unselfish neighborliness helped build up the Catholic area and the surrounding country in which she lived. She was loyal and devout Catholic and a charter member of the Altar Society of St. Mary’s. Her kindly smile, her cheerful and happy disposition were known and will be greatly missed by her many friend.

She is survived by seven children as follows: Peter and Mrs. W.B. Richter of Rock Valley; John H. Klein of Alvord; Mrs. Victor Thill of Gleneross, South Dakota; Mrs. Frank J. Pecklenk of Los Angeles, California; Mrs. H.C. Boeker at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma ; William of Redland, California.

One brother, Joe Oe of Woonsocket, South Dakota and ten grandchildren also survive her.

Funeral service in charge of Father David McGoey were held at St. Mary’s Church in Rock Valley on Tuesday morning, January 18 and the remains were laid to rest at St. Mary’s Cemetery.