Schneider, Katherine (Mrs. John) 1867-1935

SCHNEIDER, THELEN

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

Source: Alton Democrat (10-25-1935)

Born: July 23, 1867
Died: October 17, 1935

Mrs. John Schneider, a resident of the Alton community since 1883, passed away on Thursday, October 17th, at her home in Alton. She was seventy years of age.

Mrs. Schneider, nee Katherine Thelen, was born July 23, 1867, in Harrisbach, Germany. She came to America in 1870 with her father and mother and sister, the family having settled in Mills County, Iowa. In 1883 with her father and sister, she moved to a farm south of Alton. Here on January 25, 1884, she was married to Mr. John Schneider. Together they lived on that farm until 1920, when they moved to their home on the west edge of Alton.

On January 25, 1934, Mr. and Mrs. Schneider celebrated their golden wedding among their children, grandchildren and old time friends.

The couple was blessed with fifteen children, twelve of whom are living. They are: Pete, Victor, Martha (Mrs. George Kellen), Emma and Josephine, all of Alton; John, Joe, and Kate of Fulda, Minnesota; Leo of Brewster, Minnesota; Al of Ashton; Rita (Mrs. Tom Kool) of George, Iowa; and Bertha (Mrs. J.H. Bonen) of Pilot Grove, Missouri; also sixteen grandchildren.

Mrs. Schneider was a member of St, Mary’s Catholic Church and was buried at St. Mary’s Cemetery on October 21. Reverend Father Schemel read the Funeral Mass. Her pallbearers were six nephews: John Schneider of Primghar, Iowa; Peter, Jonas and Ed Schneider of Alton; John Jonas of Adrian, Minnesota; Al Jonas of Ashton and George Schneider of Granville.