Lechtenberg, Bernardine M. (Mrs. Frederick) 1865-1943

LECHTENBERG, HOEFLER, SCHAEFER

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke--Volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:32

Source: Alton Democrat (9-30-1943)

Born: April 20, 1865
Died: September 24, 1943

Funeral services were held on St. Joseph’s Church, Granville, Monday morning at 8:30 for Mrs. Fred Lechtenberg, who passed away on Friday, September 24.

Bernardine Hoefler was born at New Vienna, Iowa on April 20, 1896, the daughter of J. Gerhard and Clara (Schaefer) Hoefler. She was married to Fred Lechtenberg on February 9, 1886 and they came by rail to Marcus then by wagon to Granville and settled on the farm now operated by their son, Leo, who took over the farming on the home place when Mr. and Mrs. Lechtenberg retired and moved to town. Mr. Lechtenberg passed away on February 16, 1940.

Ten children survive, namely: Joe of Petersburg, Nebraska; Victor of Portland, Oregon; Justine, Mrs. Pat Gorman of Salem, Oregon; Mathilda, Mrs. E.S. List, Agatha, Mrs. Ivan Stay and Ray, all of Los Angeles, California; Millie, Mrs. John Pierre of Kingsley; Hugo, Cletus and Leo of Granville. She is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Trencamp of Dyersville, and a brother Barney Hoefler of Granville.

Relatives from a distance attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Stay and Mrs. T.S. List of Los Angeles.