Anna M. (Arp) Mundt (1829 - 1914)
Schleswig Leader, April 2, 1914Death of Mrs. Mundt.
Mrs. Anna Mundt (nee Arp) died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Bendixen, 6 miles northeast of Schleswig, of the infirmities incident to old age, on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, March 31.
Mrs. Mundt was born in Pladorf, Schleswig Holstein, Germany, Aug. 24, 1829, and thus attained the ripe old age of 84 years, 7 Months and 7 days. She came to this county in early life and settled in Davenport, where she was married to Claus Mundt Feb. 22, 1840, with whom she lived until his death, Aug. 19, 1905.
They came to Crawford county in 1872, settling on the farm now owned by Ed. Reimer, north of Schleswig. Mrs. Mundt lived in Denison for a number of years, until about five years ago, since which time she has lived with her son-in-law, Wm. Bendixen.
Deceased was the mother of six children, all of whom survive her; Henry Mundt and Mrs. John Pepper of Denison; Mrs. Julius Lehfeldt and Emil Mundt of Chinook, Montana; Edward Mundt of Looking Glass, Oregon, and Mrs. Wm. Bendixen of near Schleswig.
The funeral services will be held from Friedens church in Schleswig on Saturday, April 4, at 2 p.m. and interment will be made in the Morgan cemetery.
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Henry Miller (1855 - 1913)
Schleswig Leader - October 2, 1913Crawford County Pioneer-Gone
On Sunday morning, September 28, occurred the death of Henry Miller, a pioneer of this county. During the week previous to his death he endured much suffering and the end came as a relief, yet bore its burden of sorrow to the family and relatives.
For some years Mr. Miller had suffered from cancer of the stomach, and as a last hope for a cure, went to Rochester, Minn., recently to consult Drs. Mayo. They could give him no hope of recovery and stated that death would come soon. All that good care could do to make his last days as endurable as possible was done by his faithful wife and children, and in his death they may feel that they have exhausted the power of human hand to make his last days bright ones.
He is survived by his wife and six children - four boys and two girls, two boys having died when quite young. He also leaves one brother and ten grandchildren, the brother, who resides at Gates, Oregon, being the only survivor of his family
Deceased was born in Erder Lippe Detmold, Germany on the second day of September, 1855, and at the time of his death was aged 58 years and 26 days. In the year of 1871 when he was 16 years of age he came to this country and secured work on a farm near Davenport, where he remained until 1873 when he came to Crawford county where he resided until death. In the year of 1861 he was married to Miss August Stender. They moved to a farm in Otter Creek township where they still lived at the time of his death. To this union 8 children were born, 6 of whom survive. The are: Wm. Of Bloomfield, Nebraska; Henry, Ernest, Albert, and Mrs. Lizzie Schmidt, all of this community, and Mrs. Johanna Mohr of Larchwood, Iowa.
Mr. Miller was one of the most highly respected men of this county, always glad to help a friend and was a good husband and father. He came to this county when it was a bare prairie and endured the hardships of a pioneer, and by hard work and good management accumulated much wealth.
The funeral was held at Frieden's church here Tuesday afternoon and was by far the largest attended funeral ever held in Schleswig, which showed the high esteem in which he was held. Rev. Wetzeler officiated and delivered an excellent sermon. Interment was made, in the Nissen cemetery, and a string of teams a mile and a half long followed the remains to the grave. Pall bearers were made up from three different lodges of which he was a member. They are as follows: Henry Naeve and Theo. Rohwer of the Modern Woodmen of America, Fred Vanderwall and Jacob Rusterholz of the Woodmen of the World, Henry Nath and Chris Jessen of the Deutsche Bruederschaft, and the last four being from Denison.
Those from a distance who attended the funeral are: Mrs. Aug. Miller, Emil Miller and wife, John Lass and Henry Lass of Denison, and Peter Mohr and wife of Larchwood.
The whole community joins in extending sympathy to the bereaved wife and children.
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Frieda (Wendt) (Schultz) Dobals (1848 - 1913)
Schleswig Leader, September 4, 1913Mrs. Frieda Dobals nee Wendt, whose sudden demise was reported in our columns last week was born on the 8th day of February, 1848 in Penzelen, Mecklenburg, Schwern, Germany. In the year 1868 she entered into wedlock with Mr. Albert Schultz and soon after came to this country they found their first home in Clinton county, this state, but remained there only a brief time and then moved to Michigan where they lived for a number of years. About 37 years ago they came to western Iowa and settled on a farm in Ida county and since that time the deceased has made her home in this vicinity. She was the mother of 16 children. Of this number 10 passed away before the mother while six survive her; John Schultz of Moville, Lizzie Schultz of Ames, Mrs. Thad DeKrzywoczewesky of Tien Tsien, China, Mrs. DeVore of Des Moines, Herman Schultz of this place and Mrs. Honck of Salima, Kansas.
About 23 years ago she was married to Kasper Dobals of Ida County with whom she lived until his death in 1908 when she came to Schleswig where she lived until she passed away.
She had been in poor health for a long time but did not find it necessary to summon medical aid until shortly before her death. The doctor found her heart very weak but had hopes that good care and complete rest would soon build her up again. However, pneumonia set in the next day and it became clear to everyone that her days were numbered. She remained rational until the very last and passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 1913, at 3 a. m.
Her funeral, which was largely attended occurred on Friday afternon Aug. 30 at Friedens Church and an intimate friend of the deceased preached the funeral sermon while the local pastor officiated at the house and the grave. Interment took place in the Morgan cemetery. She attained an age of 65 years, 5 months and 14 days.
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George August Wiegand (1848 - 1914)
Schleswig Leader, March 5, 1914George August Wiegand died at him home near Ida Grove on Tuesday morning, March 3, at 2 o'clock, of diabetes, aged 65 years, 9 months and 10 days.
Deceased was born in Lengefeldt, Province Sachsen, Germany, June 23, 1848, and came to America in 1890, settling on a farm in Grant township, Ida County, where, with the exception of about six years spent in Schleswig, he has lived ever since. He was married to Martha Queck on April 22, 1877, who, together with two children: Hugo of this place, and Mrs. Henry Streck of Ida county, survive him.
The funeral services were held on Thursday, Rev. H. Schwenk officiating. Interment was made in the Grant township Luthern cemetery.
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Friedrich Kahl (1850 - 1914)
Schleswig Leader, March 5, 1914Another Crawford county pioneer has gone to the Great Beyond. Friedrich Kahl died at his home here in Schleswig last Sunday morning, March 1, at 2 o'clock, without symptoms or warning, having been in previous good health. He attained the age of 63 years and six months.
Mr. Kahl was born in Luetjenburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, August 31, 1850, and came to America in company with his parents in 1870, settling in Clinton county, Ia., where they lived eight years, after which they came to Crawford county. He lived on his farm in Otter Creek township until 1906, since which time he has lived here in Schleswig. He was married to Katharina Oelberg, Nov. 8, 1811, who together with e daughter survives him.
The funeral services were conducted from Friedens church by Rev. Wetzeler on Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock and interment was made at the Nissen cemetery.
Peace to his ashes.
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Fred Schwartz (1855 - 1914)
Schleswig Leader, December 10, 1914RESPECTED CITIZEN CALLED SUDDENLY
Fred Schwartz, a prominent, and respected resident of Schleswig died suddenly Friday morning at 10:30 a.m., in the German Lutheran hospital in Sioux City following a fourth surgical for an ailment which had troubled him for years.
Short funeral services were held at the home at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon after which the large funeral procession proceeded to the Hanover township church where impressive services were held, Rev. Runge officiating. Interment was made in the Hanover cemetery.
Fred Schwartz was born in Meckelberg, Germany, October 14, 1855, being 59 years, 2 months, and 20 days of age at his death. He first came to America with his parents in 1872.
On March 15, 1883, he was married to Miss Freda Kroeger in Hancock county, Iowa. The young couple then moved to Depue, Ill., and in 1892 again moved to Iowa and located in Morgan township, Crawford county. Last March Mr. Schwartz constructed a comfortable home in Schleswig and proceeded to enjoy life just as sickness seized him and did not release suffering until death came silently. He is survived by a loving wife, four sons, Carl, Henry, and Arthur at home and Fred Schwartz of Luton, three daughters, Mrs. Fred Spahn, Mrs. Julius Wulf, Miss Marie Schwartz, of this place.
Fred Schwartz was a good man of many good traits of character and had many friends whose sorrow is now mingled with that of the bereaved relatives.
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Wm. Kortum (abt 1843 - 1915)
Schleswig Leader, February 4, 1915FORMER RESIDENT IS BURIED HERE
The funeral of Wm. Kortum of South Omaha, Nebr., was held here last Thursday afternoon from the Friedens church. Rev. Wetzeler, officiating. The remains were buried in the Morgan township cemetery. The Sons of Herman attended in a body and presided over the last rites of their brother members.
Wm. Kortum, age 72 years, 6 months, and 1 day, was born in Germany and came to America when but 19 years of age in 1882. He first settled in Scott county, Iowa, and later moved to Crawford county and settled in Iowa township. After a short time he removed to Scott county and settled in Iowa township.
After a short time he removed to Scott county and later moved to Schleswig where he lived sixteen years. He left one year ago and went to Grand Island, Nebr., and lived with one of his children. After 6 months residence in that city he went to South Omaha and spent the balance of his days with his granddaughter.
The last time Mr. Kortum was in Schleswig last alive at the German Day celebration last October when he mingled with his many friends and talked over good old days. After but a six week's illness his life was taken.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mary Grill of Grand Island, Nebr., one step-son, Mr. Witt of Bennington, Nebr., and two-step-daughters, Mrs. Jurgen Riessen, of Schleswig, and Mrs. Tillie Petersen of Omaha, Nebr. His wife died twenty-years ago. All of the above relatives mentioned above of the deceased, were present including John Grill of Rick Island, Nebr., M. Gerdus of South Omaha, Nebr., Tillie Petersen of Omaha, and Fred Witt of Bennington, Nebr. The deceased had scores of friends whose grief is sincere.
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Magnus A. Hollander (1887 - 1915)
Schleswig Leader, November 25, 1915HOLLANDER FUNERAL LARGELY ATTENDED
The funeral of M. A. Hollander was held Sunday at Ricketts at the home and the procession proceeded to the Soldier township German Lutheran church where services were conducted by Rev. Wolfram. The beautiful hymn "Nearer My God to Thee" was sung by Miss Clara Weking and Mr. Ernest Wolfram. The casket was banked with beautiful flowers consisting of wreaths from the Schleswig Fire Department of which the deceased was a member, the G. R. club, and also from the many friends of the deceased in Schleswig.
The attendance was probably the biggest that ever attended a funeral this part of Crawford county showing the high esteem in which the deceased was held by his many friends while in life. The remains were buried in the Soldier township cemetery. The pallbearers were all cousins of the deceased and were Peter C. Hollander, Otto Hollander, G. P. Hollander, Marvin Hollander, John Hollander, and Oscar Miller.
Magnus A. Hollander was born on August 22, 1887, at Charlotte, Clinton county Iowa. His father died while he was an infant. Magnus attended the Charlotte public schools and in June 1906 graduated with high honors. He was then eager for a higher education and spent some time pursuing a course at the Iowa State College at Ames. After leaving college he came to Schleswig with his mother and her family and accepted a position working for H. W. Schmidt in merchandising and later he was employed in A. E. Schultz's drug store.
He was married Oct. 31, 1906 to Emma Baak of Ricketts to whom were born two children, Phyllis and Phillip. Eager to go in business for himself in 1912, Magnus purchased the Christiansen stock of general merchandise in Schleswig and for three years he ably conducted the store and was one of the best business men of our fair town. Owing to a splendid opening at Ricketts Magnus embraced the opportunity and bought the Baak store which he conducted up to the time of his demise.
The deceased is survived by a wife, and two children, Phyllis age 5, and Phyllis age 3. His mother, Mrs. Marie Schmidt of Schleswig, and four sisters, Mrs. W. H. Schultz, Mrs. Paul Jepsen, and Misses Loretta and Jeanette Schmidt of Schleswig. Three brothers, Ernest and Cyrenus Schmidt of Schleswig, and Arlo Schmidt of Creighton, Nebr.
For the past year "Mag" as he is best known by his many Schleswig friends, had been in poor health and the past two weeks his condition became worse. While working at the rear of his store a few days before his death he fell from a delivery wagon striking violently against a pile of crocks breaking a couple of his ribs. His condition being weak the broken ribs hastened his death, which he met with the same smile that characterized "Mag" all his life. The time of his passing from this mortal world was at 3a.m. Thursday morning November 25, 1916 (1915?). All medical attention and a trained nurse could do failed to revive him in his last hours but before he drew his last fleeting breath he confessed Christianity and died a Christian.
M. A. Hollander was a good man and his many friends could be counted by the hundred. He was kind and any act of charity was accomplished unostentatious. His friendly attitude at all times made him a good mixer and his death at the early age of twenty-eight years is lamented by not only the wife, family, and relatives, but by the entire community who extend them tender sympathy.
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Theresa (Struee) Hansen (1842 - 1915)
Schleswig Leader, October 7, 1915Theresa Struee Hansen was born on February 22, 1842, at Thodendorf on the Island of Fahmerm. She was married in 1862 to Peter Hansen. In 1869 they came to America and arrived at Davenport and then settled near Walcott. Scott county, where they lived three years and then moved to Clinton county.
The came to Crawford county in 1884 and settled on a farm in Morgan township. They moved to town in 906 where they have since resided. The Hansen home was blessed with seven children three sons and four daughters. Two daughters died during young womanhood. The sons are Henry, Adolph and John of Schleswig. The daughters are Mrs. Henry Rickert and Mrs. John Braase of Schleswig, and Mrs. Ernest Boock, a foster daughter, of Defiance.
About a year ago Mrs. Hansen became ill and her suffering was not appeased until
the death angel called her home last Wednesday. The funeral was held last Saturday at 1 p.m. from Friedens church, Rev. Wetzeler officiating. Interment was made in Morgan township cemetery. The pallbearers were Claus Krohnke, Geo. Riessen, Matt Korner, Carl Byers, Jochim Rathje, Julius Bumann. Mrs. Peter Hansen was well liked by everyone who knew her. The sorrow of the relatives is mingled with that of their many friends.
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Christine (Schmidt) (Dahl) Reese (bef 1842 - 1915)
Schleswig Leader, October 7, 1915MRS. DETLEF REESE
Miss Christine Nicoline Schmidt was born in North Schleswig, Germany, and was confirmed in the E. German Lutheran Church on October 25, 1842.
She was first married on January 27, 1864, to Carl J. Dahl, at Halk, North Schleswig. To them were born six children, Christ J. Dahl, Hannah Dahl Moffatt, Mary Catherine Tramper, Peter J. Dahl, Carl J. Dahl, and John J. McAfee. They moved from North Schleswig in September of the year 1872. They first came to America and settled in Scott county, Iowa, near Davenport. On June 19, 1874, the husband died.
On November 16, 1876, Mrs. Dahl was married to Detlef Reese, who was also a native of Germany. To them were born four children. Henry Reese of Pender, Neb., Detlef Reese, of near Correctionville, Wilhelm Reese, of Schleswig, and one son who died in infancy.
They moved from Scott county with their family in 1881 to Crawford county and resided on a farm in Morgan township until 1904, when they retired from the farm and moved to Schleswig to enjoy life. The husband died in 1909. About a year ago Mrs. Reese became very ill and was not relieved of her suffering until death made her a silent visit at three o'clock on Wednesday morning of last week, Sept. 28th. She was a good woman and was loved by all her friends for her womanly qualities. The relatives have the sympathy of all in their affliction.
The funeral was held at Friedens church on Sunday a. m. at 10 o'clock, Rev. Wetzeler officiating. The funeral was largely attended and was in charge of the Sons of Hermann Lodge. The remains were buried in Morgan township besides those of her husband.
All of the children were present at the funeral except Christ Dahl of Sacramento, Calif., Carl J. Dahl, of Harrison, Neb. The children present were Mrs. Hannah Moratt, of Colrado Springs, Colo., Mrs. Mary Tramper of Bison, S. D. Peter J. Dahl of Okaton, S. D. John J. Dahl (McAfee) of Atlantic, Ia., Mrs. Dora Endrulet.
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Minnie (Witt) Riessen (1859 - 1915)
Schleswig Leader, March 11, 1915Mrs. Jurgen Riessen, a respected resident of Schleswig died suddenly Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock in her home following two strokes of paralysis. The news of her sudden demise while in perfect health n happiness was a shock to Schleswig and her relatives. Mrs. Riessen complained of feeling ill near the Northwestern depot and in a few minutes suffered the first stroke.
Dr. Schultz was summoned and after treatment she was revived and taken to her home where in less than two hours a fatal stroke took her life. The funeral was held yesterday in Friedens church. Impressive services were conducted by Rev. W. R. Wetzeler. The remains were buried in Morgan cemetery.
Minnie Witt was born in Amity, Scott county Iowa on April 2, 1859. She moved with her parents to the vicinity of West Side, in 1867.
In 1877 she was united in marriage to Jurgen Riessen. For six years they made their home around Aspinwall and from there moved to Morgan township where they resided until the spring of 1910 when they moved to Schleswig to spend their declining years. She was the mother of nine children, one dying in infancy.
She leaves to mourn her loss besides her husband, 3 daughters, Emma at home, Mrs. Gus Ericksen, Mrs. John Glau and 5 sons, Louie, Eddie, Albert, Bernardt and Johnnie, also two sisters, Mrs. Mathilda Hansen of Omaha and Mrs. John Grill of Grand Island, Nebr., and one brother, Ferd Witt of Omaha.
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Annie (Ploog) Kahl (1855 - 1915)
Schleswig Leader, March 11, 1915Mrs. Detlef Kahl, a respected resident of this vicinity is dead. The end of her earth life came Sunday March 7th in her home when she was taken by heart trouble and pneumonia. The funeral will be held today from Friedens church, Rev. W. R. Wetzeler officiating. Interment will be made in Nissen cemetery. It was five months ago today that rev. Wetzeler held services over the remains of her husband, Detlef Kahl.
Annie Dorthea Kahl nee Ploog was born September 13, 1855, in Norderheistadt near Hennstedt Norderdithmarschen, Schleswig, Holstein, and came to America in May 1881. In September of the same year she arrived at Denison and on December 6, 1881, was married to Detlef Kahl. To them five children were born three of whom died in infancy. The surviving children are Mrs. Caroline Hollander, and Emil Kahl.
The bereaved ones have the sympathy of their many friends.
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Detlef Kohl (1847 - 1914)
Schleswig Leader, October 15, 1914FUNERAL OF OLD PIONEER SETTLER
The funeral of Detlef Kohl who died Wednesday Oct. 7th, at 3:30 a.m., from complications of diseases, was held Saturday at 1 p.m. Saturday from Friedens church conducted by rev. Wetzeler. Interment was made in Morgan township cemetery.
The deceased by born Sept. 22, 1847, at Ranfeldholz, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. He came to America in 1869 and settled in Clinton county, Ia., where he lived until 1876 then moving to Crawford county, Goodrich township, where he has since resided.
On Dec., 1881 he was united in marriage to Anna Marguerite Ploover. Five children were born to this union, three having preceeded the father to the Great Beyond. He leaves to mourn his loss, wife, son, Emil who resides on the old homestead in Goodrich township, and a daughter, Mrs. M. Hollander, two brothers, Wm. of Goodrich township and John of Otter Creek township.
The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the entire community in the loss of their loving husband and father
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Peter Mohr (1840 - 1915)
Schleswig Leader, June 17, 1915Peter Mohr was born Sept. 30, 1840 in Beveren, Schleswig-Holstein and died June 7, 1915 age 74 years 8 months 7 days. Death was due to old age, the deceased being confined to bed for the past six months.
He was married to Miss Eliza Saggau in Sept., 1864. In 1870 they came to this country settling at Davenport and in 1894 moved to Crawford, Co. Iowa, residing south of Schleswig, where they lived until 1903. In that year they moved to town so they might enjoy their remaining years. Ten children were born to them, 3 dying in infancy.
Seven are left to mourn his loss. They are: William, Ludolph, and Carl of this place, Peter of Larchwood , Ia., and Mrs. Wm. Ehler Mrs. Frank Stegemannn and Mrs. R. Kohlhoff.
Impressive funeral services were held at the home Thursday at 1 p.m. by Rev. W. R. Wetzeler. Interment took place in Morgan cemetery.
Those who attended the funeral from out of town were; Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hein of Hartley, Carsen Holdorf and Mrs. George Holdorf of Dixsen, Ia., Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Mohr of Luverne, Minn
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Gottlieb Else (1841 - 1915)
Schleswig Leader, June 17, 1915Gottlieb Else was born October 22, 1841, in Germany, and died Saturday, June 12, 1915, at his home in Battle Creek after a long illness. When ten years of age he came to this country to the state of Wisconsin, where he was married in 1871 to Miss Louisa Diebert.
To this union were born six sons and one daughter. They are: Will, Emil, Gustav, John, Ed and Julius, and Mrs. Charles Johannsen.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Holcher of Battle Creek at Grant township church Monday at 1 p.m. Interment took place in Grant cemetery.
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Sophia (Koephe) Berndt (1848 - 1915)
Schleswig Leader, March 18, 1915FORMER RESIDENT WAS BURIED HERE
The remains of Mrs. Saphia Berndt of Aspinwall, were buried in Morgan township cemetery Thursday. Short services at the grave were conducted by Rev. W. R. Wetzeler, of Friedens church.
Sophia Berndt nee Koephe was born March 4th, 1848, in Pimeraine, Germany. She was married to Chris Berndt on March 10th, 1863, in Germany. They came to this country in 1884, settling in Denison, later moving to Otter Creek township and from there to Aspinwall, where she lived until she died of asthma, March 9, 1915.
She was the mother of nine children, seven of whom with the husband survive.
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Ludwig Rathje (1877 - 1914)
Schleswig Leader, September 17, 1914Louis Rathje was born the 15th day of April, 1877, in Deuschendorf, on the island of Fehmarn, in the Baltic Sea. He came with his family to the United States in 1890, settling in this vicinity, on a farm in Hanover township.
On April 17th, 1904, he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Schlieman. To them were born four children, three of whom, Arthur Carl, Hugo Ludwig and Harry Herbert, survive him and one Edna, died a few years ago.
He lived on a farm until last spring when because of the illness which culminated in his death, he moved to town. He was called from this world to the next Tuesday morning, September 8th, at the age of 37 years, 4 months and 23 days, the cause of death deing carcinoma of the neck.
He is survived by his parents , his wife, the 3 children named above, four brothers, Emil, Julius, Herman and Carl, one step-brother, John Schmiesau and a sister, Mrs. Blunk of Chicago.
The funeral was held last Friday afternoon in Friedens church, the services being conducted by Rev. Wetzeler and interment was made in Morgan township cemetery.
Among those from a distance who were present at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Schumann and Mr. and Mrs. Peterson of Bloomfield, Nebr.
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Johann Phillip Boettger (1833 - 1914)
Schleswig Leader, February 19, 1914Johann Phillip Boettger died at his home in Schleswig last Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, Feb. 12, of infirmity and old age, begin over 80 years old.
Mr. Boettger was born in Hensteadt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Nov. 3, 1833. He was married to Catherine Frahm in 1870, from which union eight children were born, all of whom, except a boy who died in childhood, now survive him. He came to this country in 1890, settling in this vicinity and where, with the exception of four years which were spent in South Dakota, he has lived ever since.
Funeral services were held from Friedens church in Schleswig on Monday afternoon and interment was made in the Nissen cemetery, Rev. Wetzeler officiating.
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Caroline Sophia (Johnson) Petersen (1846 - 1914)
Schleswig Leader, November 19, 1914The funeral of Mrs. Martin Petersen was held here on Thursday of last week at the Friedens church at 12:30. Rev. Wetzeler officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the Nissen cemetery near Schleswig.
Caroline Sophia Johnson was born at Schleswig-Holstein, Germany on June 4, 1846, and came to America in the year 1892 first settling in Denison, Ia. After a year's residence at that place the family moved to a farm southeast of Schleswig where the husband died.
After his death the mother and children moved to Schleswig where they resided for some time. A few years ago Mrs. Petersen went to Correctionville and made her home with her son, Carl Petersen. Since the death of her husband her health was never perfect and a year ago she left for Green River, Wyo., seeking to regain her health in a western climate in the home of her son, Max Petersen. Her condition grew worse recently and she was moved to the German Lutheran hospital at Sioux City.
Her death took place on Sunday at two p. m., at the age of 68 years, 5 months, and 8 days, after two weeks hospital confinement.
Mrs. Petersen is survived by six sons, Pete and Hans in Germany, Carl at Correctionville, Ia., Max and Lou in Wyoming, and Fred in Washington. A sister preceeded her to the Great Beyond seventeen years ago. She was known best by her many friends as being kind, affectionate and a good woman. The sorrowing relatives have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.
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Anna Katharine (Stoltenberg) (Tamm) Horstmann (1845 - 1903)
Schleswig Leader, June 19, 1913The funeral of Mrs. Aug. Horstmann, nee Stoltenberg who died of heart failure at her residence in Ida Grove last Sunday morning was held from the home of Ed. Tamm in Morgan township, Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. W. R. Wetzeler of here officiating; interment taking place at Morgan cemetery.
Anna Katharine Horstmann was born in the Probstie, Schleswig Holstein June 24, 1845. Having attained the age of young womanhood she came to this country 49 years ago, she entered into wedlock with Mr. Henry Tamm at Commanche, Iowa.
Three sons were born to this union. In the spring of 1883 the family moved to Crawford Co. and settled upon a farm in Morgan township.
On April 4, 1885 Mr. Tamm died, Mrs. Tamm remaining with her three sons until 1898 when on the 2nd day of June she was married to Mr. Aug. Horstmann and lived at Ida Grove since. Her three sons, J. H. Tamm of Denison, Charlie and Ed. Tamm of Morgan township survive her, as does her husband Aug. Horstmann, three daughter-in-laws and four grand children.
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Anna (Suckstorf) Kronhke (1857 - 1915)
Schleswig Leader, April 22, 1915Mrs. Henry Kronhke, a respected resident of Schleswig, died on Friday April 16, at 1:40 a. m., after four months of intense suffering with a dreaded cancer. The funeral was held at Friedens church on Sunday afternoon at one o'clock, Rev. Wetzeler officiating. The church was crowded with friends of the deceased attesting the high esteem in which she was held by everyone. The Sons of Herman of which Mr. Krohnke is a member attended the funeral in a body. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. Interment was made in the beautiful Morgan cemetery.
Anna Suckstorf was born December 16, 1857, on the Island of Fehmarn, in the Baltic ocean. She came to America with her parents in 1886 and first settled at Davenport, Ia. In the year 1874 she came to Crawford county and settled in the vicinity of Schleswig.
On Nov. 2, 1876, she was united in marriage to Henry Krohnke, a prominent resident of this section. To them five children were born two of whom have preceeded her to the world beyond. The surviving children besides the husband are, John, jr. of Schleswig; Mrs. Augusta Bumann of Bloomfield, Neb., and Mrs. Meta Bielenberg of Schleswig. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Dora Rickers of Schleswig and three brothers, Henry of Schleswig, August and John Suckstorf of Bloomfield, Nebr.
Mrs. Krohnke was a lovable woman and had a legion of sincere friends who now mingle their sorrow with that of the bereaved relatives. For many months she suffered patiently from an ailment that she knew would inevitably claim her life. She received all the attention possible from physicians and six weeks ago underwent a surgical operation and since that time she has been under the constant attention of a trained nurse who strived to bring her back to health happiness, and to her friends but it was of no avail. The sorrowing husband and relatives have the sympathy of Schleswig and vicinity.
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Annette Henrietta Hollander (1905 - 1913)
Schleswig Leader, May 22, 1913Annette Henrietta Hollander, the invalid daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ingwert Hollander, was summoned by death at an early hour last Sunday morning at the age of seven years, eight months, and three days. She was born at Omaha, Neb., on the 15, day of August 1905 and received the Holy Sacrament of Baptism on the 21st day of September of the same year.
The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, with brief service at the house and the Church, conducted by Rev. W. R. Wetzeler who was called back from Keokuk, Iowa, where he was attending conference. In spite of the inclement weather a very large concourse of relatives and friends of the bereaved family attended both services and escorted the remains to its last resting place in the beautiful Morgan Township Cemetery.
Many beautiful floral tributes covered the casket and the Church was tastefully decorated with flowers and plants for the sad occasion. Three little cousins of the deceased strew fragrant flowers in front of the casket as it was brought in and out of the Church, while twelve other cousins acted as pall-bearers.
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John Tank (1842 - 1913)
Schleswig Leader, October 23, 1913John Tank was born at Kaltenkirchen, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, June 11, 1842. He came to this country in 1866, settling in Scott county, Iowa, where he worked on the farm and where he was united in marriage to Miss Katharine Clint on the 5th day of October, 1875. In 1878 he came to Crawford county, settling on a farm in Otter Creek township, where he lived until February, 1910, when he moved to Schleswig.
About six years ago Mr. Tank received a stroke of paralysis from which he never wholly recovered. He suffered another stroke a few weeks ago, from the effects of which he passed into eternity on Tuesday evening, October 14, 1913.
Deceased leaves his aged wife and six children; five boys and one girl, all of whom have grown to maturity; to mourn the loss of a dutiful husband and father.
The funeral services were held at Friedens church in Schleswig last Sunday morning and interment was made in the Nissen cemetery, Rev. Wetzeler officiating.
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Thede August Jochims (1852 - 1914)
Schleswig Leader, December 24, 1914Aug. Jochims, age 62, a respected resident of Charter Oak well known here, died in his home on Thursday, December 17, 1914, after suffering of a weak heart for two years and lately developed into dropsy which claimed his life.
The funeral was held on Sunday and was largely attended by relatives and friends who met to pay final respect to their loved one. Short services were held at the home at 1 o'clock from the Schleswig Friedens church, Rev. Wetzeler officiating. Burial was made in Morgan cemetery.
Thede August Jochims was born on October 27, 1852, at Ramstedt, Kreis Husum, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. He was confirmed by his uncle, Rev. Trulsen. He came to America in 1869 and settled at Davenport.
In 1877 he was married to Mrs. Voronica Miller. To this union which lasted a quarter of a century when the wife was summoned, seven children were born. Two daughter, Mrs. Ella Hansen of Charter Oak and Mrs. Jay Copps of Spencer, Neb. Five sons, Adolph, August, and Rudolph of this place, Frederick of Monona county, and John of Scotland, S. D.
Mr. Jochims was wed the second time on December 20, 1904, to Mrs. Augusta Hattendorf the mother of four Hattendorf children. Mr. Jochims came to Crawford county in 1888 and lived for a year on a rented farm and then moved to his own farm one-half mile south of Schleswig known as the Gus(?) Schumann farm. After several years of farm life prolific of good results of honest toil, in 1907, moved to Charter Oak and lived up the time of his demise. Two years ago he was afflicted with illness and the best of science and physicians were enlisted to alleviate his suffering and even a trip to the famous Mayo hospital at Rochester, Minn., proved of no avail. Besides a loving wife he is survived by three brothers, Fred, John and William, and Mrs. Margaret Mohr of this place.
Thede August Jochims was a man of good qualities and was liked by everyone. He was generous and a good friend. The many friends mingle their grief with that of the bereaved relatives.
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Mrs. (Henriette?) Aug. Schultz, Sr. (1817 - 1903)
Schleswig Leader, July 24, 1915MRS. AUG. SCHULTZ, SR., WHO DIED JULY 20, '13
Schleswig and community is mourning the death of a highly respected lady in the person of Mrs. Aug. Schultz, Sr., who died at her home here on Sunday last at about one o'clock p. m. While her demise had been expected for more than a week, the announcement of her death was a shock to many and has caused grief to the whole community. She was loved by all who knew her and in her days of health was a joy and inspiration to any household. She was a good wife and mother, a highly respected neighbor and her presence in any community was always appreciated.
Deceased was born in Chicago, Ill. On the 26th of Sept., 1817, and died at her home in Schleswig on July 29, 1913, at the age of 65 years, 9 months, and 24 days. In the year of 1856 she was married to Aug. Schultz., Sr. In 1874 they moved to Schleswig where they have since resided.
This union was blessed with fourteen children, all of whom are living except one who died in infancy. Those remaining to mourn the death are the husband and children as follows: Herman, Hanover township; Mrs. Emma Rosen, Fort Dodge; Mrs. Ida Ebert, Hanover township; Otto, Charter Oak; Fred, Hanover township; Dr. W. H., Schleswig; Carl, Hanover township, Louis, Morgan township; Mrs. Mathilda Hargens, Ricketts; Aug. Jr., Schleswig; Mrs. Adelhheid Wiegand, Schleswig; Mrs. Minnie Martens, Manning; Ernest, Hanover township. She also leaves three sister, Mrs. Maggie Fiene(?), of Charter Oak; Johanna Kreischmer and Adelheid Gottman, both of Chicago. She had only one brother who died several years ago. She also leaves 51 grandchildren.
The funeral took place at the new Emanuel Lutheran church, Rev. Runge officiating. Interment was made in the Hanover township cemetery.
The funeral was one of the largest ever held in Schleswig and was attended by most everyone in town and the surrounding community. The floral offerings were beautiful and many. A large wreath from the town officials, as well as the Frauen Verein, added greatly to the numerous other offerings. Due respect was shown by the business men in closing their places of business during the funeral service.
For several years Mrs. Schultz had been in poor health, having suffered several strokes of paralysis. She was just taken seriously ill about a week before her death. Everything that could possibly be done to prolong her life was done, but to no avail. Under the care of a skilled nurse, she gradually grew weaker until the end came.
Mr. Schultz was one of the hard workers to get the new church built here and little did he realize when it was dedicated just a week before her death that he would be the one to give his life partner for the first funeral service to be held in the building.
The Leader joins with the host of citizens who extend sympathy to the bereaved husband and children.
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Hans Henry Dethman (1842 - 1915)
Schleswig Leader, June 24, 1915FORMER RESIDENT IS BURIED HERE
The body of Henry Dethman of McCabe, Mont., was buried here Tuesday in Morgan cemetery. The deceased was formerly a resident of Goodrich township and had many friends here. For the past five years he has made his home with his son, Herman, at McCabe, Mont. He died at Indianapolis, Ind., where he went to seek relief for a dreaded cancer. Funeral services were conducted Monday by Rev. W. R. Wetzeler of this place at the cemetery. Pall bearers were: T. P. Hollander, Hans Baeth, Fred Jepsen, Claus Krohnke, Andrew Hollander and John Jepsen.
Hans Henry Dethman was born July 22, 1842, in Norder-Dethmarschen, Schleswig-Holstein. He came to America in 1865 and settled at Lyons, Iowa, in Clinton county. Here he lived for ten years, then moving to Crawford county, settling in Goodrich township. In 1890 he moved to Denison, and eight years later removed to Roulette county, N. D.
In 1875 he was united in marriage to Miss Dora Schultz of Clinton county, who died in 1884. One year later he was married to Miss Louisa Christiansen, who died in 1887.
Eight children survive. They are: John, of St. Helena, Mont.; Henry, of Tolstoy, S. D.; Peter, of Fonda, N. D.; Herman, of McCabe, Mont.; Mrs. Frank Weber, of Murdo, S. D. ; Mrs. Wm. Donegan, of Culbertsen, Mont.; Mrs. Minnie Paulsen, of Holstein, Four brothers, Andrew, of Germany; Claus, of Denison; John of Washington; three sisters, Mrs. Jacob Saggau, of Deloit, Mrs. Louie Bolster, of Lost Nation, and Mrs. Julius Klahn, of Wheatland, Iowa.
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Carl Boll (1866 - 1915)
Schleswig Leader, August 26, 1915Carl Boll was born in Wilster, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, of Feb. 4, 1866. He lived there first nineteen years of his life and received his education there. In 1885 he came to America and settled in the vicinity of Davenport, Ia., where he lived until 1893. In that year he paid a visit to his Fatherland but soon returned.
In 1893 he was married to Miss Christine Petersen. In 1900 they came to Schleswig where they have since resided. He enjoyed good health until four years ago when he was taken ill with diabetis. In the spring of this year he had a sick spell but recovered. On Saturday morning Aug. 14th he took suddenly ill and died Sunday at 11:30 a.m. He leaves a widow and two sons living here and two brothers and one sister in Germany.
The funeral was held on Wednesday of last week at 2 p.m. from Friedens church. A large crowd attended the impressive services conducted by Rev. W. R. Wetzeler. Interment was made in the Morgan township cemetery. The pallbearers were Hugo Krohnke, Herman Boysen, Ludolph Mohr, H. Carstens, Henry Lafrentz, and Chas. Reinking.
Carl Boll was a good man, well liked, and was a pioneer citizen. He occupied the first house across the railroad which territory at that time was a vast oat field. The family have the sympathy of all in their sorrow.
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Dorathea Amolla (Girard) Blume (1835 - 1913)
Schleswig Leader, September 25, 1913Died, at the home of her sons, Frederick and William Blume, near Dunlap, Iowa, Wednesday, September 17, 1913, Mrs. Dorathea Amolla Girard-Blume, or pneumonia, aged 78 years and 6 months.
Mrs. Blume was born in Magdeburg, Prussia, March 21, 1835, and came to America with her parents in 1856, settling on a farm in Livingston county, Ill., where she was married to Carl Theodor Blume in 1860, from whence they came to Iowa, having lived for many years in Hanover township, this county.
Eight children were born to this union, of which six now survive; Theodor, who lives on the old homestead in Hanover township; Otto, of Albany, Ore.; Mrs. J. L. Adams of Citrus Center, Fla.; Mrs. Ferd. Hartman of Dallas, Ore., and Frederick and William of near Dunlap.
Funeral services were held Sunday and interment was had in Nissen cemetery, Rev. W. R. Wetzeler officating.
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Claus Muenster, Sr. (1824 - 1914)
Schleswig Leader, March 26, 1914Last Saturday morning at 3 o'clock March 21, occurred the death of Claus Muenster, Sr., at the home of his Theodor, in Morgan township, of infirmity, aged 90 years and 11 days.
He was born near Husum, Germany, March 10, 1824, and came to America with his family 46 years ago, having lived in Crawford county for the past 22 years. He served in the German war with Denmark in 1848 with credit and distinction.
Deceased is survived by three sons; Claus, of Charter Oak; Thomas, of Ricketts, and Theodor of Morgan township, with whom he has made his home for the past six years. Funeral services were held on Tuesday and the remains were interred in the Morgan cemetery, Rev. Runge of the Hanover township Lutheran church officiating.
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Albert Faupel (1878 - 1913)
Schleswig Leader, November 17, 1913Died, at his home, 4 miles north of Schleswig, on Monday evening at 7 o'clock, November 24, 1913, of lung fever, Albert Faupel, aged 35 years, 3 months and 18 days.
Deceased was born in Wangenhelm, Sachsen-Gotha, Germany, on the 6th day of August, 1878, and came to this country in 1908, residing on a farm in Hayes township, Ida county. He leaves a wife, two children, an aged mother and one sister, Mrs. Julius Hobert, who lives near Battle Creek.
Although always of frail physique, the announcement of his death came as a surprise to this community, as he had been sick only a very short time.
Funeral services were held at the Grant township Lutheran church on Wednesday afternoon. Interment was made in the church cemetery, Rev. H. Schwenk officiating. Peace to his ashes.
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John August William Stegemann (1848 - 1914)
Schleswig Leader, July 30, 1914John August William Stegemann who died at his home in this city on Tuesday July 21, at 10:15 in the evening, was laid to rest in Morgan Cemetery last Friday afternoon. The funeral services were held at Friedens church and were very largely attended, and in charge of Rev. W. R. Wetzeler.
The deceased was born on the 20th of July 1848 at Clausdorf, near Deutsch-Cronau in the Prussian province West Prussia. Here he attended the public schools and afterwards learned the trade of a cabinet-maker and followed this trade until the year 1870. In that year his parents decided to exchange their home in Germany for a home in the United States, and he came with them. The family found its first home in this state in Cedar county near Wilton.
Here the deceased was married to Miss Martha Margareta Fliss on the 21st of March 1876. The following year he came to this county and moved onto a farm in Morgan township where he remained one year, when he moved to a place in Otter Creek township which was to be his home for many years. Early in the spring of 1911 he retired from active farm life and came to our city where he has lived continually since. A little over a years ago he began ailing and his strength declined rapidly. In the first part of June he was compelled to take his bed and gradually wasted away until the end came on the above mentioned date.
He is survived by his wife, his two sons Frank Theodore and Albert William who live in Otter Creek township, and the daughters, Emma Mathilda, Hertha Sophia, Alma Mathilda and Hannah Lamanda, by 4 brothers, 4 sisters and 8 grandchildren.
Those out of town present for the funeral were: Gus Stegemann and wife and daughter Ella, of North Platte, Nebr., Albert Duffe and wife of Wilton, Ia., Conrad Rosberg and wife, Mrs. E. Rosburg and sons Charlie and George, all of Osmond, Nebr., Wm. Wiesse of Atalissa, Ia., Ernest Stegemann and wife of Buck Grove, Mrs. John Dorfler of Ricketts, John Dorfler Jr. and wife of Ricketts, Ed Reimers and wife of Denison, Albert Stegemann and wife of Holstein and Mrs. Aug. Braase and son Otto of Ida Grove.
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William Herman Clausen (1903 - 1984)
William Herman Clausen was born in Pulverholz, Schleswig, Holstein, Germany, Feb. 6, 1903, the son of Wilhelm and Emma Schroeder Clausen. He was raised and educated in Germany before coming to the United States in February of 1923. He settled in the Denison area and was employed on farms around Denison until 1934 when he began employment at the Denison Hotel.On Aug. 20, 1942, William was married to Alberta Wiese at South Sioux City, Neb. They made their home in Denison. During World War II, from 1942 until 1945, William served his country in the United States Army Air Corps, returning to Denison following his discharge. In May of 1952 he entered the civil service and employed at the Denison Post Office until retiring in 1973.
Following his retirement, William and Alberta continued to reside at their home in Denison. William died June 22, 1984, at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison after suffering a heart attack. At the time of his death he had attained the age of 81 years, 4 months, and 16 days. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Denison and a member of the American Legion Post 8, Denison.
William was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Ernst Clausen.
He is survived by his wife, Albert Clausen of Denison; four children, Dewain Clausen and wife Lulu Mae of Indianola, Barbara and her husband Neil Skipper of Lugoff, S.C. Dale Clausen and his wife Carol of Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha, Neb., and Annette and her husband Richard Gilbreath of La Vista, Neb.; seven grandchildren, two brothers, Hans Clausen of Kiron, and Franz Clausen of Schleswig, Holstein, Germany; and two sisters, Kathe Hanson of Flensburg, Germany; and Hertha Clausen of Schleswig, Holstein, Germany. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. June 25, at the Pfannebecker-Maxwell Funeral Home in Denison with Dr. L. Scott Woodworth, Pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Denison officiating. Music was provided by Mrs. Terry Magden singing "Crossing the Bar" and "The Lord's Prayer" with Dorothy Norman serving as organist. The American Legion Post 8, Denison, provided the pallbearers and the Full Military Rites at the graveside. Interment was in the Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison. The Pfannebecker-Maxwell Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of the arrangements.
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William Henry Fredericks (1910 - 1972)
William Henry Fredericks, the eldest son of Fred and Elizabeth Fredericks nee Vogt, was born on July 24, 1910 at Crawford County, Iowa. He was baptized in the Lutheran faith as an infant and was confirmed Jan. 8, 1926 in Denison, Iowa.On Aug. 21, 1940 he was united in marriage to Ella Bubke at Ida Grove, Iowa. To this union were born a daughter Virginia and a son Stanley. The family moved to the Alta community in 1953 where William lived until the time of his death. He became ill very suddenly and was taken to a Sioux City Hospital where he passed away on March 27, 1972 at the age of 61 years, 8 months and 3 days.
William had been employed by the City of Storm Lake Water Department where he made many friends and was highly respected by his co-workers.
He was a faithful member of St. Paul's Lutheran church in Alta where he served in various organizations of the church and was especially active in the Lutheran Laymen's League and most recently served as membership chairman.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother LeRoy. Left to mourn his passing are his wife Ella, his daughter Virginia, Mrs. Vic Vollrath of Holstein, his son Stanley of Sioux City, Ia., four grandchildren Laura and Karen Vollrath, Rene and Randal Fredericks, a son in law Vic and a daughter in law Sherry, one brother Harry of Ida Grove, Ia., three sisters Laura Huebner of Yakima, Wash., Mary Bruhn, Audubon, Ia., Marie Greder of Arion, Ia., Helen Spruill of Glendale, Calif., sixty two nieces and nephews, one uncle and two aunts, and many friends.
Funeral services were held on March 29, 1972 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Paul's Lutheran church in Alta with Rev. Eugene Klemp officiating. A hymn selection was sung by soloist Leland Radke and one by the church congregation accompanied at the organ by Mary Norlin. Attendants were Jim Fredericks, Frederic Greder, David Bohlman, Leroy Bubke, Russell Bubke and Gordon Bubke. Honorary attendants were Forrest Hausman, Floyd Konradi, Tom Jones, James Carnine and Norman Fethkenher. Floral tributes were cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harding. Interment was in the Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery at Storm Lake, under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home of Alta.
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William H. Streck (1879 - 1968)
William H. Streck Sr. died on Tuesday, June 4th at the Horn Memorial Hospital, Ida Grove where he had been a patient since admittance on May 25. He was admitted for a weakened condition brought on by a severe cold.The last rites were held Thursday, June 6th at Trinity Lutheran Church, Grant Twp., Ida Grove. The Rev. John C. McKiniess officiated and Mrs. Walter Streck was the organist. Mr. Streck was interred at the Trinity Cemetery. Messrs. Theodore Streck, Clarence Streck, Walter Streck, Walter Boysen, Fores Petersen, and Edward Reinke were the pallbearers.
Mr. Streck was born November 18, 1879 at Mattoon, Illinois to Bernhard Streck and Minnie (Schroeder) Streck. He moved to Ida County with his parents when he was seven years old. He remained a resident of the Schleswig area until his death and was actively engaged in farming until his retirement.
Mr. Streck was joined in marriage to Alice Lampe on March 6, 1912 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Ida Grove. From this marriage four children were born, Mrs. Larry (Alice) Rollefson, deceased; William Streck, Jr., Deloit; Henry Streck Sr., Schleswig; and Mrs. Ralph (Luverne) Bohlmann, Charter Oak.
Mr. Streck was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers, Henry, Fred, George, and Bernhard; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Siete, Mrs. Katie Reincke, and Mrs. Louise Boysen; and one daughter, Mrs. Alice Rollefson. Left to mourn are three children, William Jr., Harry Sr., and Luverne, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
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William Albert Krueger (1891 - 1962)
William Albert Krueger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Krueger, was born Sept. 8, 1891 in Crawford County, Ia. He attended country school and grew to manhood in the Deloit rural area.On Feb. 9, 1918 he was united in marriage to Leeffia Shreffler in Ree Heights, S. D. Shortly after the marriage, he was called to serve his country in World War I. He served overseas most of his time in the Army. On returning to civilian life, they made their home in Woodbury County for eight years, then moved to the Deloit area.
To this union were born five children, four daughters and one son, Wilma, Duane, Nola, Elta and Reva. The family lived in the Deloit area where he farmed until 1957, they retired and moved into town.
He had been in poor health for the last several years and on Feb. 1, he was moved to the Veterans hospital in Omaha, where he died on Feb. 14.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Emma. He is survived by his wife, Leeffia of Deloit, four daughters, Wilma, Mrs. William Reimer of Ricketts, Nola, Mrs. Eugene Foster of Lake View, Elta, Mrs. Alfred Lutz of Omaha, and Reva, Mrs. Herbert Riesen of Schleswig, one son, Duane of Deloit and 15 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. John Judy of Denison and Alma of Deloit, and one brother, John of Deloit, and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 690 of Deloit. Funeral services were held Feb. 17, at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Melvin Reth officiated. Pallbearers were Lon Patchin, Arthur Helken, Alvin Schurke, Walter Johnson, Walter Krock and Art Soenkson. Interment was in the Deloit cemetery.
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William Martin Schwenn (1890 - 1972)
William Martin Schwenn, son of Carl and Anna (Ulrich) Schwenn, was born in Crawford County on March 29, 1890, and passed away at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital on November 14, 1972, at the age of 82 years, 7 months and 15 days. He was baptized in early infancy and was confirmed in St. Paul's Lutheran Church in 1907.On January 15, 1912, he was married to Anna Schmidt, and to this union five children were born. In 1954 they retired to their home in Denison after many years of farming. He was a long time member of the Zion Lutheran Church where he was also a member of the Voters Assembly.
He is survived by his wife, Anna; two daughters, Violet, Mrs. Alvin Petersen of Seaside California, and Irene, Mrs. Ewald Stark, Westside, Iowa; by two sons Marvin of Denison and Alvin of Denison; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Hattie Paulsen of Webster City, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Clarence, two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two sisters and one brother and one half sister, Minnie.
His funeral services were held at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison on Friday, November 17 with the Rev. Carl W. Schmidt officiating. Hymns were sung by Henry Henningsen and Mrs. Fred Rabe served as organist. Interment was made in the Crawford Heights Memory Gardens with the following serving as pallbearers: James L. Fast, Thomas Johnson, Mervin W. Petersen, Keith A. Schwenn, Kenneth N. Schwenn, and Larry G. Stark.
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William Bernard Preuss (1918 - 1979)
William Bernard Preuss was born on April 13, 1918, in Hanover Township, Crawford County, Iowa, the son of Henry and Wilhelmina Brendt Preuss. His early years were spent on a family farm in Hanover Township. He received his formal education in the rural schools near his home.William was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison and later confirmed at the United Church of Christ in Schleswig, where he was a member of the congregation. He farmed his entire life in Hanover Township.
William died on Friday morning, June 15, 1979, at the Clarkson Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 61.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Kenneth. Survivors include one sister Henrietta, Mrs. John Reimers of Charter Oak, three nieces and one nephew. Also by a number of other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held on Monday, June 18, 1979 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Church of Christ, Schleswig, Iowa. Burial was in the Morgan Cemetery. The Rev. Fred Moore officiated at the services. Pallbearers included Allen Reimers, Freddie Jepsen, Erwin Listamann, Edmund Petersen, Vernon Brodersen and Art Soenksen.
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William Schwieso (1871 - 1961)
Nishna Valley - Funeral services were held for William Schwieso from the Trinity Lutheran church in Manilla on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 4 with Rev. Royal Natzke officiating. He died at the Friendship Home in Audubon, Wednesday after a lingering illness. He would have been 90 years of age in March.William Schwieso was born in Germany, March 4, 1871, and came to this country along with his parents when nine weeks old. He attended schools in Hayes Township.
Sept. 12, 1896 he was married to Melanie Schoening at the Lutheran church in Manilla. Twelve children were born to this union, two sons of whom preceded him in death, Herman and Ben. They farmed in this area most of their life, and moved to Denison after retiring. When failing health became their lot some months ago, Mr. and Mrs. Schwieso moved to the Friendship Home in Audubon.
Surviving are his wife, Melanie; five daughters and five sons, namely: Mrs. Alvena Seivertson of Manilla; Mrs. Hattie Steckelberg of Menlo; Mrs. Amanda Vennick of Westside; Mrs. Bernandine Christensen of Manilla; Mrs. Myrtle Lightfield of Waterloo; Sylvester of Charter Oak, Wilbur, Harold and Earl of Manilla and Edward of Botna, also a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, a number of other relatives and friends.
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William T. Backhaus (1888 - 1966)
Funeral services for Bill Backhaus were held Tuesday morning, March 1, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig. Mrs. Ray Schmidt, organist, accompanied the choir who sang "I'm But A Stranger Here" and the congregation who sang "My Faith Looks Up To Thee." Rev. F. A. Wiese read the following obituary:William T. Backhaus, child of Otto Backhaus and Ann Leibler was born July 13, 1888. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Grant Township.
After his marriage on October 14th, 1909 to Emilie Schumann at Trinity Lutheran Church, the couple began farming on the home place 3 miles west of Schleswig. In 1944, the couple moved to their present home in Schleswig.
Mr Backhaus never gave up farming, even during the time he lived in town he took an active interest and worked on his farms. Mr Backhaus was a patient at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital for over seven weeks. He died there early on Sunday morning. He held membership in the Immanuel Lutheran church congregation for over 40 years. He attained to 77 years, 7 months and 4 days.
He is survived by his widow Emilie, three children; Harry of Westside, Bernice, wife of Irvin Bruhn of Mapleton and Mrs Ella Hamann of Schleswig. Five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Also surviving him are two brothers: Alfred of Ida Grove and Richard of Schleswig. Four sisters; Mrs John Johannsen, Mrs Otto Wiebers, Mrs Frank Jensen all of Schleswig and Mrs Herman Rusch of Mapleton. He was preceded in death by four brothers.
Pallbearers were Robert Wiebers, Burdell Jensen, P. E. Johannsen, Carl Backhaus, Freddie Backhaus and Alden Backhaus. Interment was in the Grant Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were made by Sinn's Funeral Home Schleswig.
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William Thies (1892 - 1976)
William Thies was born in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Oct. 15, 1892, and died Thursday, Nov. 25, 1976, in the Crawford County Memorial Hospital, at the age of 84 years and one month. Mr. Thies was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith in Germany. He came to the United States as a young man to work on a farm for relatives.On Jan. 27, 1915, he was united in marriage to Maria Noelck of Arcadia. They made their home on a farm near Denison. Six children were born to this union. Mr. Thies retired from farming in 1944, and moved to Denison. Mrs. Thies died July 23, 1964. Mr. Thies has made his home in Eventide for 2 years until entering the hospital.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Maria, one daughter, Ella, and five grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Survivors include one son, Walter of Denison, four daughters, Edna (Mrs. LeRoy Sampson) of Walnut, Emma (Mrs. Albert Vetter) of Arcadia, Bertha (Mrs. Carl Neumann) of Denison, and Anna (Mrs. Marvin Lackman) of Denison, 27 grandchildren, 58 great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 27, in the Zion Lutheran Church with Reverend Gary Hoffstetter officiating. Pallbearers were Kenneth Neumann, David Sampson, Larry Thies, Donald Thies, John Vetter, and Sami Mirza. Interment was made in the Lutheran Cemetery with Huebner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Anna Ulrica (Johnson) Bilsten (1896 - 1990)
Anna Ulrica Bilsten was born on a farm in Hayes Township, Ida County, Ia., May 6, 1896, the daughter of Anders and Hedda Lundquist Johnson. She was raised on the family farm and received her education in the local rural schools. Following her education and prior to her marriage she did domestic work for her family.On June 7, 1924, Anna was united in marriage with Harvey R. Bilsten at Ida Grove. They made their home on a farm east of Kiron until retiring and moving to Kiron. In 1957, they moved to Denison where she had since resided.
Anna died Wednesday afternoon, April 4, 1990, at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison. At the time of her death she had attained the age of 93 years, 10 months and 28 days.
She was a member of the Denison Baptist Church and the Women's Missionary Society, the American Legion Auxiliary in Denison, and a charter member of the Crawford County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary in Denison.
Anna was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harvey R. Bilsten, who died Jan. 10, 1979; one son, Carl Roger Bilsten; one daughter, Helen Shives; two sisters, Esther Neumann and Sarah Sullivan; and five brothers, Henry, John, Elmer, Enoch and Andrew Johnson.
Survivors include three children and their spouses: Max and Marie Bilsten of Denison, Donald and Betty Bilsten of Denison, and Ramona and Vince Koster of Boise, Idaho; one son-in-law, Kenneth Shives of Papillion, Neb.; 13 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and two sisters, Minnie Kariger of Mobridge, S.D., and Ruth Dolko of Albuquerque, N.M. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, at the Denison Baptist Church in Denison with the Rev. Brian W. Perry officiating. Music for the service was provided by Suzi Swarthout singing "His Eye Is On The Sparrow," "Nearer My God To Thee," and "The Lord's Prayer." Mrs. Wilbur Petersen served as organist. Pallbearers included Craig Shives, Gary Shives, David Bilsten, Paul Bilsten, Tom Bilsten, Bruce Bilsten, John Bilsten and Tom Coyle. Interment was in the Kiron Cemetery at Kiron. The Pfannebecker Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of the arrangements.
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Anna Wilhelmine (Hadenfeld) Lochmiller (1892 - 1991)
Anna Wilhelmine Lochmiller was born in Altoona, Germany, April 4, 1892, the daughter of Andreas and Wilhelmine Neuman Hadenfeld. She was baptized in the Lutheran Church in Germany. At the age of two years she came to the United States with her parents, one brother and three sisters to a farm south of Denison, Iowa. In 1907, they moved to a farm east of Denison which is now part of Yellow Smoke Park.She received her education in the country schools and one year at Zion Lutheran School. In May of 1904, she was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison by the Rev. Wm. Frese. Following her education and prior to her marriage she worked for three years for the Lute Seeman family and helped with the farm work at home.
On Sept. 8, 1913, she was united in marriage with Hans Hennings at her parents' home. Their union was blessed with five children: Loretta, Andreas, LeRoy, Ralph and Leonard. They made their home on a farm in Hanover Township until February of 1915, when they moved to Sioux Valley, Minn., to farm. Her husband, Hans, was killed in a truck accident on Feb. 18, 1926, and Anna returned to Denison to be with her family and raise her children.
On April 19, 1944, Anna was united in marriage with Martin Lochmiller by the Rev. Carl Schmidt at Denison and they made Denison their home. Anna was proud of her family and felt her prayers were answered when her four sons returned safely after serving in the Armed Forces during World War II. Martin died May 28, 1979, and Anna continued to reside at her home in Denison.
On Jan. 3, 1990, Anna moved to the Maple Heights Nursing Home in Mapleton, where her death occurred Monday evening, March 18, 1991. At the time of her death she had attained the age of 98 years, 11 months and 14 days.
She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, a charter member of Eventide Auxiliary, Lutheran Women's Missionary League, and a Zion Dorcas Society member for over 55 years where she was active until her health failed.
Including her parents and her husbands, Anna was preceded in death by one son, LeRoy Hennings; two brothers, Eric and Henry Hadenfeld; and three sisters, Margaret Buchanan, Elsa Berndt and Minnie Young.
Survivors include four children and their spouses: Loretta and Lawrence Schleis of Mapleton, Andrew and Mary Hennings of Fort Myers, Fla., Ralph and Marian Hennings of Council Bluffs, and Leonard and Esther Hennings of Naples, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; one brother, Andreas Hadenfeld of Fort Collins, Colo.; one sister, Christine Wittmaack of Denison; also many nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 22, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison with the Reverend Kurt R. Kaiser and the Reverend Philip E. Bloch officiating. Hymns for the service sung by the congregation were "How Great Thou Art," "What A Friend We Have In Jesus," and "I Know That My Redeemer Lives." Karen Kahl served as organist. Pallbearers included Pastor Kenneth Hennings, Pastor Gary Weier, Michael Hennings, Tom Schleis, Jerry Tierney and Steve Rogers. Interment was in the Lutheran Cemetery at Denison. Memorials have been established to the Eventide Chapel Fund and Zion Lutheran Church. The Pfannebecker Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of the arrangements.
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Arden Charles Amman (1916 - 2004)
Arden Charles Amman was born on July 5, 1916, the son of John W. and Gracie Burmeister Amman. He died Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at his farm, near Denison, Iowa at the age of eighty-seven.Arden was born at home, south of Denison in Nishnabotna Township. He was baptized in Christ, January 17, 1917 at the home of his grandparents, Chris and Minnie Burmeister. He was later confirmed March 20, 1932 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison by Rev. Frehse. Arden received his education in the rural schools near his home and after completing his education he helped on the family farm. At age eighteen, he worked as a farm hand for Marion Bowen in the Denison area and at the Armour Plant.
For a short time Arden lived in California, where he worked in the orange groves and in 1940, he returned to Denison and helped on the Reiney Mundt farm.
On September 20, 1940, Arden enlisted in the United States Army at Fort Des Moines, Iowa and was stationed in Ft. Leonardwood, Missouri. He also served in Camp San Luis Obispo, California, the Hawaiian Islands, New Guinea and the Philippines with the 6th Infantry Division.
He was united in marriage to Lila Esther Catherine Burkhart on April 6, 1943 at the United Methodist Parsonage in West Plains, Missouri. Arden returned to the army and received his honorable discharge on October 25, 1945 at Camp Carson, Colorado, having attained the rank of sergeant. In 1946, they made their home on a farm in Jackson Township, near Vail, Iowa.
The couple moved to a farm in Stockholm Township near Boyer in 1950 for one year and then moved to farm in East Boyer Township, south of Denison, until 1956, when they purchased the family farm in Goodrich Township, northwest of Denison. The couple were blessed with the birth of four children.
Arden was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Denison. He was also a member of the Denison American Legion and the V.F.W. He served as a trustee of Goodrich Township and was a director of the Crawford County Pork Producers. Arden was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather who enjoyed fishing, reading and traveling.
Arden was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Helen Anderson, and two brothers-in-law, Evan Andersen and Ray Lapel. Survivors include his wife, Catherine of Denison; his children, Charles Amman of Sarasota, Florida; Marilyn Moore and her husband, Fred of Omaha, Nebraska; Linda Preul and her husband, Allan of Denison; and David Amman and his wife, Linda of Howard Lake, Minnesota; nine grandchildren, Mike, Chad, Brandi, Lisa, Evon, Jay, Rochelle, Jason and Chris; seven great-grandchildren, Clarissa, Jacob, Miranda, Taylor, Kylie, Marra and Joshua; and one sister, Hazel Lapel of Eventide; many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 26, 2004 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa. Rev. Kurt Kaiser and Rev. David Sewing officiated the service and grave side rites held at the Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison. Karen Kahl provided the organ accompaniment for soloist, Eldon Hardekopf singing "Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me" and congregational hymns "I'm But a Stranger Here" and "Beautiful Savior". Those serving as pallbearers were: Charles Amman, David Amman, Jason Amman, Todd Martens, Eric Martens, Mike Preul, Chad Preul and Dan Grill. Military honors were the Denison American Legion and V.F.W. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.
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Ardis Ruth (Fish) Meeves (1919 - 2005)
Ardis Ruth Meeves was born on a farm near Ute, Iowa, March 28, 1919, the daughter of Merrill and Edna Neubaum Fish. When she was quite young the family moved to Arion, Iowa where her father was a foreman for the Milwaukee Railroad. Ardis received her grade school education at Arion before being graduated from the Dow City High School with the class of 1936.On January 6, 1938, Ardis was united in marriage with Walter Meeves at the Lutheran Parsonage in Buck Grove, Iowa by the Rev. E. E. Greene. They made their home on the farm at Dow City where their union was blessed with three children, Byron, Sharrelle and Carmen. Ardis was a busy homemaker and farm wife, but found time to enjoy her membership in the Friendly Neighbors Club, a group of farm neighbors from the Dow City and Arion areas.
Ardis' journey of faith began with her baptism as a young child and continued with she and Walter, his mother and her brother, being part of the first adult instruction class at St. John's Lutheran Church in Buck Grove. They then were part of the first members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Dow City, meeting at first at the Congregational Church in Arion until erecting the church in Dow City. In 1963 they joined Zion Lutheran Church in Denison and Ardis became very active in the church activities and the people involved with her were very special to her. She greatly enjoyed her memberships in the Ladies Aid, Evening Guild and the Christian Craft Club at Zion.
Walter died in 1980 and in 1987, Ardis moved to Denison. After moving to Denison she continued to remain active in her church activities and also was an active member of the Crawford County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. In her spare time she enjoyed her hobbies of sewing, cooking and visiting with friends. Most of all, Ardis took great pride in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and especially enjoyed being together as a family on birthdays and holidays.
Ardis died Thursday afternoon, January 27, 2005 at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa. At the time of her death she had been blessed with 85 years, 9 months and 29 days.
Including her parents and her husband, Ardis was preceded in death by one daughter, Sharrelle Meeves, May 4, 1960. Those remaining to cherish her memory include her son, Byron Meeves and wife, Pauline of Denison, Iowa; her daughter, Carmen and husband, Dr. Louis Kleager of Scottsbluff, Nebraska; five grandchildren and their spouses, Shelley and Parker Miller; Jeff and Anna Meeves; Tracey and D. J. Krayneski; Jim and Katie Kleager and Brian and Aimee Kleager; ten very special great-grandchildren; one sister, Arlene Satter of Yankton, South Dakota; one brother, Robert Fish of Fairview, South Dakota; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 28, 2005 at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa with the Rev. Kurt R. Kaiser and the Rev. David M. Sewing officiating. Music for the service was provided by Eldon Hardekopf singing "On The Wings Of A Snow White Dove" and "How Great Thou Art" and the congregation singing "I'm But A Stranger Here, Heaven Is My Home". Karen Kahl served as organist. Honorary pallbearers were Aimee Kleager, Katie Kleager, Anna Meeves, Shelley Miller, Tracey Krayneski and Mary Ann Schultz. Pallbearers included Jim Kleager, Brian Kleager, D.J. Krayneski, Parker Miller, Jeff Meeves and Kevin Schultz. Interment was at the Oakland Cemetery, Denison, Iowa. The Pfannebecker Funeral Home in Denison was privileged to be entrusted to provide arrangements and services.
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