Ella M. (Queary) RETTIG

RETTIG, QUEARY, BENSON, GIFFEN, GUFFIN, JUZEAKOWSKI, JUZWEAKOWSKI, HANSON, HANSEN, ANDERSON, LAUBACH, GRIGSBY

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 9/6/2013 at 18:57:33

February 12, 1878 --- March 11, 1948

FORMER RENWICK RESIDENT PASSED AWAY LAST WEEK

Mrs. Ella Rettig passed away Wednesday, March 11, at the home of her daughter in Des Moines. She was seventy years old Feb.12. She was Ella Queary before her marriage to Michael Rettig on November 28, 1896. Her husband preceded her in death on Jan. 31 of this year. She was the mother of four daughters, Mrs. Hazel Benson, of Des Moines; Mrs. Dora Guffin of Jackson, Minn., Mrs. Elizabeth Juzweakowski of New Haven, Conn.. and Mrs. Ethyl Hanson of Vermillion, S.D.; and five sons, Walter and Homer of Spirit Lake; George of Los Angeles, Calif.; Everett of Jackson, Minn.; and Vernon of Huntington, Ind.; fourteen grandchildren and one great-grandson. One daughter, Mildred, preceded her in death.

The funeral was held Friday at the Methodist Church in Renwick. Rev. Paul Neal officiated and burial was in the Vernon cemetery. She was a kind and loving Wife and mother and will be greatly missed by her loved ones. She leaves two sisters, Mrs. Nina Anderson of Renwick, and Stella of Des Moines.

Humboldt Republican -- Iowa
March 19, 1948

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Spirit Lake Beacon -- Iowa
March 25, 1948

OBITUARY OF MRS. G. M. RETTIG

Ella M. Queary, daughter of William and Anna Queary, was born near Decatur, Illinois, February 12, 1878. She passed from this life on March 10, 1948 at the age of seventy years. She passed away in a Des Moines hospital.

Ella Queary was married to Geo. Michael Rettig on November 26, 1896 and lived for many years, southwest of Renwick. Eleven children were born to this union, one died in infancy and a daughter, Mildred in 1922. Mr. and Mrs. Rettig bought a farm near Spirit Lake and moved there with their family in 1912. In 1936 desiring a warmer climate they bought a home in Missouri where they have since resided until the past two years. Mr. and Mrs. Rettig, both being in poor health, have spent the greater part of the last two years in Des Moines with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Benson. In this home, everything that loving hands could do was done for them. Mr. Rettig preceded his wife in death, dying January 31 of this year.

Early in life, Mrs. Rettig was baptized into the Christian faith and became a member of the Methodist Church. As long as she was able she loved to attend the services of her church and help in what ever way her strength and talents permitted. She especially enjoyed the singing of the old gospel hymns. She was a kind and loving mother, completely devoted to her home and family. She was a good neighbor, always ready to help in time of need. She made many friends wherever she lived.

Those left to mourn her passing are: five sons, Walter and Homer of Spirit Lake; George of Los Angeles, Calif.; Everett of Jackson, Minn.; Vernon of Huntington, Indiana; and four daughters, Mrs. Leon Benson of Des Moines; Mrs. Mervin Giffen of Jackson, Minn,; Mrs. William Juzeakowski of New Haven, Conn.; and Mrs. Harvey Hansen of Vermillion, S. D.; fourteen grandchildren, one great grandchild and three sisters, Mrs. Ida Laubach of Spokane, Wash.; Mrs. Stella Grigsby of Chicago, Illinois and Mrs. Nina Anderson of Renwick. Funeral services were held Friday at the Methodist Church in Renwick, Iowa.