Rehberg, Johanna (Mrs. Clarence), 1870-1934

REHBERG, KROLL, KROOL, HANSSEN, JENSEN

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Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:34

From the Sioux Center News, August 23, 1934:

Mrs. Clarence Rehberg, who had been ill with cancer since last October, died at her home in Boyden last Thursday. She was sixty-three years old. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Tim De Stigter of Sioux Center and Mrs. Will Kersen of Hospers and two sons at home.

Funeral services were held Saturday at the First Ref. Church with the Reverend Goringer of Hull officiating. Interment was in the Boyden Cemetery.

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From the Boyden Reporter, August 23, 1934:

Mrs. Clarence Rehberg

Johanna Margaret, the oldest of five daughters of John and Margaret Kroll, was born at Hieda-Holstein, Germany, Oct. 3, 1870. At the age of 15, she was confirmed in the Lutheran faith, and remained so until 1912 when she joined the United Presbyterian church at Boyden. She was also a member of their Ladies Aid.

She came to America in 1880, and went to Malcom, Ia., which [i.e., where] she made her home with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. P. Hanssen, where she stayed until February 14, 1893, when she was married to Clarence Rehberg at Malcom, Iowa. The young couple then came to Sioux county, Iowa, where her young husband had a home waiting for her. Here they settled and lived all of her life.

Through all the ups and downs of life, sorrow and joy, no better wife and mother could have done more for her family. They were her first and only thought. Their joy or sorrow were hers, and she did her best to guard them from any and all harm or sorrow. Her happiness was in helping her family and friends when in need. But even the most useful must leave this world of pain. Her last few days here were of much pain, but never did we hear her wish otherwise. She was ready and glad to go to her maker and master, knowing her soul would find peace and comfort above. She passed away on Thursday, August 16, 1934, at 5:00 o’clock p.m., at the age of 63 years, 10 months and 16 days.

Mrs. Rehberg was the mother of six children: Laura, who died in infancy; Evalena (Mrs. Wm. Kersten) of Hospers; John of Canton, S.D.; William of Boyden; Louis and Margaret (Mrs. T. DeSteiger) at home; one sister (Mrs. Lute Horn); two sisters in Germany; 13 grandchildren, and many relatives and friends.

Her daughter Margaret, and Sylvia and Gweneath, her granddaughters, were her constant nurses and did all that human hands could do to ease her suffering and make her last days easy. Mrs. Johanna Reherg rest in peace.—Contributed.

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A similar obituary in the Alton Democrat, August 24, 1934, Boyden news, adds information about her funeral:

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 at the home and 2 o’clock at the Dutch Reformed church. Rev. Goeringer of Hull conducted the services.

Among those present from out of town to attend the services were Mrs. Fred Rehberg, Stella and Harry of Malcolm, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Art Dokter of Matlock; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Meyn, Mrs. A. Kwikkle, Mrs. John Rohlfs and Marie, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wallinga, all of Sheldon; Mr. and Mrs. John Rehberg and children of Canton, S.D.; Mr. and Mrs. Will Kersten and children of Hospers; Dolly Den Hartog, Mrs. Steve Dodewaard and son of Rock Valley.

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RESEARCH NOTES

Her death certificate has her full name, Johanna Margaret Rehberg, and adds her parents, John Krool and Margaret Krool, both born in Germany; resident of Boyden 25 years; cause of death, cancer of the uterus, X-Rayed Oct. 1933, Jan. 1934, and May 1934.

The Poweshiek County marriage register for 18892/1893 shows groom Clarence Rehberg, age 27, a farmer, residence Malcom Township, parents John Rehberg and [no forename] Jensen; bride Hannah Krool, age 22, resident of Poweshiek County, nativity German, parents John Krool and Margaret Jensen; married at Malcom, Iowa, February 14, 1893.

Her FindaGrave.com page gives her name as Johanna Margaret “Hannah” Kroll Rehberg; spouse Clarence Louis Rehberg (1864-1943); children infant girl (born May 18, 1893, died 1893), Evalena Dora Rehberg Kersten (1894-1956), John Frederick Rehberg (1899-1952), William McKinley Rehberg (1900-1980), Louis Tafth Rehberg (1908-1971), and Margaret Sylvia Rehberg De Stigter (1912-1994). It includes a photo of Clarence and Johanna Rehberg with three of their children, probably Evalena, John, and William.