Ludwig, John 1861 - 1922

LUDWIG, SHIMEK, KUHN, BUSTA

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Date: 3/4/2014 at 09:20:43

Spillville
John Ludwig passed away at his home Sunday, Dec. 3, after being ill for some time. The funeral took place Wednesday morning.

Source: Iowa Old Press: Decorah Public Opinion Dec. 13, 1922

Obituary
John H. Ludwig passed away Sunday, Dec. 3rd, 1922 at his home west of town after a lingering illness. He was born April 13th, 1861, in Winneshiek county, and in 1894, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Shimek at St. Wenceslaus church at Spillville. To this union two children were born, Anna, Mrs. Frank Barloon and son Adolph, who now survive. Besides his wife and children the deceased leaves to mourn, his brother, Matt, Albert and Frank, and sisters Mary, Mrs. J.P. Kuhn; Barbara, Mrs. Jacob Busta, and Anna, Mrs. Anton Kuhn. The funeral took place Wednesday, Dec. 6th at 10 o'clock at the St. Wenceslaus church. Rev. Broz performing the obsequies. Anton Balik, funeral director. The following acted as pall bearers: Anton Kuhn, J.P. Kuhn, Jacob Busta, James, Joseph and Thomas Shimek. May he rest in peace.

Source: Iowa Old Press: Decorah Public Opinion Dec. 20, 1922

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