Klimes, Jan 1826 - 1908

KLIMESH, KLIMES, VANA, TRUHLAR, BALIK, PANOCH

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 9/26/2022 at 15:48:54

Source: Decorah Republican Aug. 27, 1908 P7 C1

Last Sunday morning, early, the church bell announcing the death of John Klimesh, Sr. was heard. During the last few years Mr. Klimesh was growing more and more feeble, until 9 o’clock Saturday evening, when his death came. The funeral services were held in St. Wenceslaus church this morning at 10 o’clock. Father Broz performed the obsequies, and was assisted by Father Lakomy of Protivin, who also delivered an eloquent sermon. Mr. Klimesh was 82 years old, and is one of the pioneer settlers. He came here from Europe about 50 years ago, and settled in Winneshiek county. He also helped to build the church here, and made many liberal donations to this, as well as several other churches. He leaves four sons, Frank, Joseph, and Robert of Protivin, and John of this place, and six daughters, Mrs. John Vana of Omaha, Mrs. Truhlar of St. Paul and Mrs. Anton Balik, Misses Lena and Josephine, also of this place, and one sister, Mrs. Panoch, residing here. His wife preceded him in death about two years ago. His four sons and two grandsons were the pall bearers.

Transcriber’s Note: Find a Grave shows this was Jan Klimes who was born in 1826.

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