Engeldinger, Emma (Mrs. Peter) 1860-1924

ENGELDINGER, MASUEN

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 12/19/2023 at 12:45:39

OBITUARY of Emma Engeldinger
Alton Democrat of Nov 1, 1924

Was Native of Duchy of Luxembourg. Mrs. Emma Engeldinger Passed Beyond at Home of Daughter Near Alton.

Friends were shocked Sunday morning to receive word that Mrs. Emma Engeldinger , one of the prominent women of the community for many years had died suddenly.

Mrs. Engeldinger was taken sick last April and had been in poor health ever since although she was up and around until the last day. She suffered a stroke of apoplexy at ten o’clock and passed away at 12:15 that night with the children all present at her bedside during her last moments. She passed away peacefully fortified by the last sacred rites of her church of which she had been a lifelong member.

Mrs. Emma Engel dinger, nee Emma Masuen, was born at Harlingen Luxembourg Aug 31, 1800 (1860), where she lived until 20 years of age when, in company with her father she came to America ..(line of print illegible)...the family.

In the fall of 1882 she was united in marriage to Peter Engeldinger of Le Mars and settled on a farm six miles south of Alton where she resided until two years ago when she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Mike Zenk, two miles east of Alton.

Mrs. Engeldinger was the mother of nine children, John, Mrs. Frank Hemmen, Mrs. George Jungers, Mike, Emil, Mrs. Mike Zenk, Mrs. Joe Joanning, and two dying in infancy. Three sisters and two brothers also survive her. Mrs. Emil Gloden of Hospers, Mrs. Math. Gloden of Lansing, MI. Mike Masuen of Granville, Mrs. Joe Remacle of Cottonwood Idaho and John Masuen of Clinton IA.

Mrs. Engeldinger was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends in this community and held an enviable place in the hearts of all who knew her.

She was a true Christian woman of splendid character and many fine qualities and true friend to many fortunate enough to know her. She was laid to rest beside her husband who proceeded her to the Beyond six years ago, at St. Mary’s cemetery.

The funeral was held Tuesday morning at 9:30 o’clock form St. Mary’s church. Very Rev. F. J. Brune officiating. Those from a distance who were present were Mr. and Mrs. Math Gloden of Lansing MI, Mrs. Mike Maseun of Granville and John Masuen of Clinton.