Josephina Kirsch 1883-1903

KIRSCH

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 3/7/2013 at 13:37:55

MISS JOSEPHINA KIRSCH.

Born in Chicago November 28, 1883
Died at Bonaparte February
16, 1903

OBITUARY SKETCH.

Josephina Kirsch was born in Chicago, Ill., November 28, 1883, and died in Bonaparte, Iowa, February 16, 1903 at 9:30 A. M., having lived 19 years, 2 months, and 19 days.

Her life was spent in Chicago where she attended the public schools, with the exception of nine years which were spent in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Although young in years her whole life was devoted to the loved ones around her and she never tired of making others happy.

Coming to this city in July, 1902, many were her friends won by her modest, retiring disposition.

Her illness was of short duration and she battled hard with death because of the fact that in a few short months she was to become a bride.

She leaves to mourn her departure a host of sorrowing friends, a father, mother, five sisters and three brothers, a brother and sister having gone on before.

Services were held at the Baptist church Wednesday at 2 P. M., with interrment [sic] in the city cemetery. Services were conducted by J. L. Ayrault. A large number were in attendance and the floral offerings from the tailoring department of the factory in which she was employed were most beautiful.

Source: Entler Scrapbook, vol. 4, Iowa Historical Library, Iowa City, IA