Nic Lafrantz (1835 - 1911)
Schleswig Leader - Feb. 17, 1911The Denison Bulletin has the following to say in regards the death of Nic Lafranz which occurred Saturday afternoon. The funeral was held at the house in Denison, interment taking place in the Nissen cemetery near here:
Nic Lafrantz was a rugged and stalwart old German farmer and had been identified with the history of Iowa for more than fifty years.
He was born May 17, 1835, on the island of Fehmahrn, near Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, and there he finished his schooling, after which he learned the shoemaker's trade.
In 1857 he came to America and settled in Jackson county, Iowa. He was a vigorous and popular man whose judgment was respected by all. As a young man he was a great whistler and it is said that no whistler or flute could equal him.
He was married in Jackson county to his first wife, Miss Sarah Amanda Fulton, and in 1869 they drove with their little family across to Crawford county and took a little patch of land in Otter Creek township as a homestead.
Here their family was raised and they prospered until many acres were added to their possessions, but in 1880 the wife died, leaving him a family of eleven children.
Of these eleven children but six still survive him, these being: Jacob, James, Anna Hollander, Henry, Daniel and Henrietta Dixon.
In 1881 Mr. Lafrantz was married to Miss Dorothea Miller of this county, and they continued to make their home on the farm until 1898 when they moved to Denison and have lived here ever since.
To his marriage were born six children, of whom five survive the father, as follows: John Christian, Christian Dietrich, Albert Ludwig, Sarah Amanda, Max Bieron.
Besides the wife and these children he leaves a brother Hans, a sister Greta Fries, and 20 grandchildren.
All join in extending sympathy to the bereaved ones who mourn.
Submitted by Bob Kuehl
Lally, Mrs. Anna Mae Inez (1904 - 1929)
Mrs. Adrian Lally died May 23, 1929, at the Denison hospital.Born: Anna Mae Inez Giblin, Vail IA, May 26. 1904.
Married: Adrian Lally, Feb 21, 1927 in Denison.
Survivors: husband, parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Giblin, sisters: Myrtle, Mrs. Hubert M. Moeller and Mabel of Denison, George Giblin of Fremont Nebraska, J.J.Higgins, of Vail.
Funeral: St. Ann Catholic Church Vail IA. Pall bearers: six cousins: Earl Crowley, Edward Bregan, Francis Meehan Lloyd Brogan, Arthur Hickey and James Meehan. Buried: St. Ann Cemetery.
Submitted by Helen Carey Papalekas
Dora Lamp (1863 - 1925)
Manning, Iowa
It is with profound sorrow that we record the passing of Mrs. Dora Lamp. She was born in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, October 19th, 1863. At the age of two years she came to this country with her parents. She was baptized into the faith of the Evangelical Lutheran church. On April 23rd, 1881, she was married to Ferdinand Lamp, and immediately they went to a farm in Crawford County. There they toiled and raised their family. About four years ago they came to Manning.
The husband and father died nearly two years ago, and one child predeceased both parents. At the time of the passing of Mrs. Lamp, Feb. 5th, she was 61 years 3 months and 16 days old.
Those left to mourn her are her aged mother, Mrs. Paulina Simon, nine children, Mrs. E. Georgius, Miss Bertha Lamp, Edwin and Otto Lamp, and Miss Julia Lamp, all of Manning; Harry Lamp, California, Mrs. Annie Goettsch, Davenport, Ia.; Mrs. Elsie Raimey, Omaha, Nebraska, and Mrs. Bid. Schroeder, Des Moines, also eight grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the home last Saturday at 2:00 p.m. conducted by the Rev. Harry Coates, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Iowa Township cemetery.
Death date is February 5, 1925, according to cemetery record.
Submitted by Joyce Heide
Ferdinand Lamp (1858-1923)
Manning, Iowa
Ferdinand Lamp was born in Schleswig Holstein, Germany, on March 26, 1858. He came to the United States when he was 17 years of age. He came to this vicinity and labored as a farmer for several years. On April 25th, 1880, he married Dora Simon and this couple settled down to that healthy life, farming. Thus for more than forty years the deceased lived in this part of the state. While engaged in farming they raised their ten children, and apart from one son who died five years ago, all are still with us.
Prosperity was the reward of these industrious people, and three years ago they retired from the active life of the farm and settled down in Manning. Up to a few days ago they enjoyed the fruits of their labors; but suddenly sickness overcame the deceased, and after six days of illness, he passed to the great beyond on Saturday morning, March 3rd at the age of 64 years, 11 months and 5 days.
He is survived by his good wife and nine children, and one brother in California.
The funeral services were held at the Lamp home on Tuesday at 2 p.m., Rev. H. Coates officiating. At the Iowa Township Cemetery, the members of the Modern Woodmen of America took charge, and in a very effective way bade farewell to their brother.
Death date is March 3, 1923, according to cemetery records.
Submitted by Joyce Heide
Harry Larson (1885 - 1928)
Denison Review, Wednesday, Sept. 1928 - Charter OakHarry Larson Charter Oak Resident Died at His Home Last Friday
Many people in Charter Oak and community were grieved last Friday, September 14, to learn that Harry Larson had passed away at his home southeast of town. His bereaved relatives have the sympathy of everyone in their loss.
Harry Larson was born in Andover, Ill. Oct. 29, 1885 and died on Sept. 14, 1928, at the age of 42 years, 11 months and 11 days. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Larson of Charter Oak and was the third in a family of nine children, one a half sister, Mrs. Ed Weed, having preceded him in death. During his early childhood he came with his parents to Iowa where they settled in Soldier Township. When he was nine years of age the family moved to the farm which was his present home. The residence of the family, thereafter, was always in the vicinity of Charter Oak.
On Feb. 21, 1909, he was married to Miss Nora Olson, when he again returned to the old homestead. To this union eight children were born of whom three preceded the father in death, Roy dying at the age of six, Esther at the age of two and Ruth at seven months. The living children are Alice, Edna, Alma, Vernon and Berniece. Besides the widow and children and parents, there remain to mourn the loss of a loved one, three brothers, John and Charles of Wendington, S. D. and Frank of Arion, and four sisters, Mary at home, Mrs. Minnie Weiss, Mrs. Bertha Hodkis and Mrs. Hattie Steffan, all of the vicinity of Charter Oak, also many other relatives and friends.
Mr. Larson was originally a member of the Swedish Missions church but in 1916 when this church was no longer active locally he became affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal church of which he was a member at the time of his death.
Submitted by Melba McDowell
Lauden, Herbert Leslie (1898 - 1898)
Died - Herbert Leslie, infant son of Fred and Rosella Lauden, of membranous croup, on last Sunday evening. He was nearly four months old. This makes it doubly sad for the parents as each boy that has been called home to God who gave it in its infancy. The funeral services were conducted at the M. E. church by Rev. G. S. Clift and the remains laid to rest in the Deloit cemetery.
We lay there in the silent tomb,
Sweet blossom of a day;
We just began to view thy bloom
When thou art called away.
Friendship and love have done their last,
And now can do no more:
The bitterness of death is past:
And all thy sufferings o'er.
Thy gentle spirit passed away,
'Mid pain the most severe;
So great we could not wish thy stay,
A moment longer here.
Thou minglest now in the bright ??
Around the eternal throne.
And join at the everlasting song
With those before thee gone.
Oh who could wish thy longer stay,
In such a world as this.
Since thou hast gained the realms of day
And yours, undying bliss.
Contributed by relatives
Denison Review 3-22-1898Submitted by Melba McDowell
Mrs. August Laurinat (? - 1910)
Laurinat, Mrs. August - Denison Review 7-6-1910Estimable Lady Dead
Mrs. August Laurinat, Formerly of East Boyer Township Passes to Great Beyond (*picture with article)
Last week we were informed to chronicle the death of Mrs. August Laurinat, formerly of East Boyer. She was born in Germany and moved with her folks to Iowa, where she has resided until the time of her death. For several years she worked in Carroll. Then the family moved to Denison she came later and made her home with them.
In 1905 she was married to August Laurinat. A beautiful daughter named Evelyn was born to them, she having preceded her mother to the grave two years ago. Evelyn's life was but a short one. She was born October 22nd and died June 7th. The mother was grief stricken at the time and never fully recovered from the shock, when later other complications set in, resulting in her death. Mrs. Laurinat was a loving woman, having a large circle of friends, who will miss her much indeed.
On the first of February, she, together with her husband, went to Arizona hoping to be benefited by the change of climate. Everything that kind hearts and loving hands could do was resorted to to save her life, but human efforts proved unavailing. This woman who but a few months ago looked forward to happy life was suddenly stricken down and died on Friday evening, June 24th.
Those who survive her besides her husband are her parents, Herman Heins and wife, three sisters and one brother. The sisters are Mrs. Wm. Halloran of Denison; Mrs. Theo Kuhl of East Boyer; and Alma and Willie, now at home. The remains were taken to Denison for burial and the funeral was held at the German Lutheran church at one o'clock, Rev. Frese officiating.
Submitted by Melba McDowell
Emilie Sophie (Knack) Lehfeldt (1828 - 1909)
Obituary of Mrs. Hans Henry Lehfeldt
Denison Review 18 Oct 1909
On Monday, Oct. 5, at the home of her brother-in-law, Mr. C.F. Hensen in Los Angeles, Calif., occurred the death of Mrs. H.H. Lehfeldt, one of the best known and most dearly beloved of those German-American matrons whose coming in the early days meant so much to Crawford County. She was a kindly, generous woman, always looking on the bright side of life and always anxious to speak well rather than ill of others. To her advice and example are due many of the happy homes of this county today.
Mrs. Emilie Sophie Lehfeldt, nee Knaack, was born June 14, 1828 at Neu Hoferfelde, near Ahrensboeck, Holstein, Germany. Her parents were wealthy land owners and she passed a happy childhood, graduating from the High School, and having the best advantages the times afforded.
When 20 years of age she was married to H.H. Lehfeldt and their married life was one of much happiness and a mutual affection. But two months after the wedding war broke out with Denmark and her young husband entered the German army. He was captured on the field of battle and for months suffered imprisonment on a Danish prison ship. After the war he returned to his home and engaged in farming and sheep raising, meeting with much success. In 1870, however, the fever of America came to the home and with their children they left the Fatherland to make a fortune in the new land.
At St. Louis, enroute to Iowa, Minna, the youngest child was born. They stopped a brief time in Davenport and then came to Crawford county. They bought 900 acres of land in Otter Creek Township and theirs was the first Lehfeldt home built in the county. On this rich and fertile farm their children were raised and one by one they went out into the world, all of them finding an honored and respected place in life. Miss Minna elected to remain at home, however, and she became the constant companion and comforter and helper of the declining years of both her father and mother.
Mrs. Lehfeldt and Minna wintered in California and visited Montana. This particular summer, Mrs. Lehfeldt had suffered in Iowa with asthma, so it was decided to go to California early. A few days after they arrived in California, she became weaker, and died in her sleep the 5th of October.
The remains were brought to Denison and funeral services were held at the home of Mr. B. Brodersen on Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, Rev. W.A. Frese officiating.
Eight children survive: Henry of Long Beach, Calif.; Julius of Chinook, Mont.; John of Big Sandy, Mont.; Mrs. Henry F. Schwartz of Havre, Mont.; Mrs. Emilie Lange of Chinook, Mon.; Mrs. Mommie Jessen of Goodrich Township, Crawford Co. IA; Mrs. B. Brodersen of Denison; and Miss Minna Lehfeldt of Denison. Two children preceded her in death: one son in infancy and Mrs. Ida Aebischer. Other relatives surviving are: a half-sister living in Germany, and five brothers-in-law: Herman & William Lehfeldt in Germany; Fritz & Rudolph Lehfeldt of Denison; and C.F. Hensen of Los Angeles.
Mrs. Lehfeldt was laid to rest in Oakland cemetery, Denison.
Submitted by Shirley Brodersen Ross
Martha Jane (Hughes) Luney (1855 - 1900)
Denison Review, Tuesday, May 15, 1900Our entire community is grieving today over the death of Mrs. Samuel Luney. She was in the prime of a life of usefulness, surrounded by loving and devoted friends and relatives, the subject of a loving husband's faithful care and her children's unbounded affection. Death came after but a brief illness, in fact up to the very evening before her death her illness was not considered dangerous. The grief of our people is not perfunctory, it is with a deep sense of personal loss that her hundreds of friends are gathered at the church today to pay their homage to her memory.
Martha Jane Luney, the beloved wife of Samuel Luney, was born in La Salle county, Illinois, on July 29, 1855. Her death occurred at Denison on the morning of Sunday, May 13th, 1900. She was the daughter of Robert and Margaret Hughes, late of Pontiac, Illinois.
In 1880 she was married to Mr. Samuel Luney and to them were born three children, Ida Belle aged nineteen, Jennie Leora aged fourteen and Robert Sammuel Hughes, aged ten. Two sisters and three brothers survive her, Mrs. Francis Kennedy, Mrs. Fred Fienhold and William, John and Robert Hughes, all of Pontiac.
Mrs. Luney was a consistent and earnest member of the Presbyterian church and her life was devoted to good deeds not only to her family but her large heart took into its love the poor of all the world. She was an active and efficient member of the Ladies Aid Society, the Woman's foreign Missionary Society and took an active interest in the work of the home for destitute children at Council Bluffs. These were but the public evidences of larger private charities with which she benefited those about her.
The funeral services which were held this afternoon at the Presbyterian church of which she was such an ever-present help, were attended by hundreds of sorrowing friends not only from Denison but from all parts of the county. The church was made beautiful by floral tributes from the Mayor and council, the Knights of Pythias, the Woodmen of the World and numbers of friends.
The pall bearers were Messers. J. P. Conner, C. D. Miller, James Rollins, Chas. Kemming, J. B. Romans, Eugene Gulick, C. Gronau and H. A. Cook. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. A. G. Martyn, after which a large concourse followed the remains to their last resting place. Our heart goes out in sincerest sympathy to the bereaved husband and to the children thus left motherless. No one can take the mother's place but through all the years they will have the memory of her tender love and the knowledge that they may well be proud of her well lived life.
Submitted by Melba McDowell
Thomas Luney (1817 - 1894)
Death: 30 September 1894, Denison, IowaSource: Unknown newspaper
Thomas Luney Passes away
Died, Sunday at 4:30 p. m. in the 78th year of his age, Mr. Thomas Luney, Sr., who is well and favorably known to the citizens of Crawford County.
Mr. Luney was born in 1817, in the county of Antrim, Ireland, of Scotch parents. He lived on a farm till fourteen years of age, when his father engaged in live stock trade and mercantile pursuits.
In 1843, Mr. Luney was married to Miss Mary Smythe [Smyth], who has gone on before. The union was blessed with four sons - Samuel, William, James and Thomas, and a daughter Mary.
While in England, Mr. Luney was engaged both in the mercantile and the manufacturing business, having had charge in Liverpool of a coopering establishment which employed five hundred men.
In 1856 he emigrated to America with his wife and three children, and in the spring of 1868 he settled on the Luney farm half way between Denison and Vail.
Mr. Luney, and also his sons, had a mechanical and inventive turn of mind - their first venture being the invention of a very practicable corn plow. They discovered the water power in the East Boyer and improved it chiefly by their own work. They first built a workshop for the plow manufacture, but subsequently added a foundry, blacksmith shop and a machine repair shop. Not satisfied with that they built an excellent flouring mill, and finally added a steam engine so that they are fully equipped to do good work at all times.
Through it all and amidst many discouragements Thomas Luney backed the enterprise alike with his money and advice. He had that indomitable pluck characteristic of the Scotch-Irish, which is bound to overcome every obstacle.
He was a staunch Presbyterian and was always a liberal sustainer of the church. He held, while residing in East Boyer, a number of township offices and always acquitted himself to the satisfaction of his fellow citizens.
During the latter years of his life, Mr. Luney has been retired from active business pursuits, his sons wholly conducting the flourishing business. Of late years he has been in feeble health and for the past few months principally confined to his bed. His demise was not wholly unexpected. His life work here was finished and he but awaited his calling home.
The bereaved sons and daughter have the sympathy and condolence of the entire community who pay the passing tribute to the respected dead. The funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian church Tuesday at 2:30 p. m.
Submitted by Susan Thomas
William Luney (1848 - 1921)
Death: 21 August 1921, Denison, IowaSource: Unknown newspaper
WILLIAM LUNEY, EARLY SETTLER, DIED ON MONDAY
Resident of Crawford County since 1868 Dies at His Home Monday, August 29th, After Short Illness
LAST OF THE LUNEY BROTHERS
Suffered Stroke of Paralysis Friday, From Which He Fails to Recover, Funeral This Afternoon
The sudden death of William Luney, which occurred at his home at Vine Street and Jefferson Avenue on Monday, August 29th, was a great blow to his family and many friends throughout Crawford County. He was in attendance at the old settlers' picnic on Thursday and seemed to be enjoying his usual health. The cause of his death was paralysis, with which he was taken on Friday of last week. Everything that medical skill could do was done for him, but death stepped in and claimed him. He was 73 years, 3 months and 2 days of age.
William Luney was born in Belfast, Ireland, May 27, 1848, and came to America with his parents in the year 1856, settling near Pontiac, Ill., where they lived for twelve years.
In the year 1868 they came to Crawford County, Iowa and located on a farm about five miles east of Denison. William remained on the farm until 1879, when he with his brothers, Samuel, James and Thomas, came to Denison and entered the implement business. There are in the county today a number of the corn cultivators manufactured by the Luney brothers.
In this business William served as manager, and the business was continued until the year 1881, when the brothers took up the milling and machinery business and in this William served as architect and engineer and in which vocation he proved very successful until the brothers finally retired from business, sold the mill and engaged in the land business, buying a large acreage in the Dakotas. Much of this land they improved and farmed.
The younger brother, Thomas, died a number of years ago, just prior to the time the brothers retired from the mill. Upon the death of the elder brother, Samuel, the land holdings fell to James and William, and about a year ago the brother, James, died in Los Angeles. We understand most of the land had been disposed of at the time of James' death. Of late the subject of this sketch had been leading a quiet, retired life, enjoying the fruits of his long years of labor.
Mr. Luney was united in marriage to Miss Emma Lochmiller on April 20, 1897, and to this union were born three children, one of whom preceded him in death. The two remaining children are Mildred Louise and Emma LaVerne.
Mr. Luney was a man of strong and firm religious convictions, born of Scotch Irish parents, and united with the Presbyterian church early in life, and remained a faithful and consistent member until death. He was the last one of the chartered members of the First Presbyterian church of Denison, and served his church in various official relations, acting as elder in the church for many years; always ready to do his part in the carrying forward of the work of the Lord. In his death the church has lost an earnest, faithful worker, the community a loyal citizen, a noble friend and a kind and helpful neighbor, and his family a devout and loving husband and father.
Deceased leaves to mourn his death his loving wife, two daughters, one sister, Mrs. Mary McWilliams, of Denver, four nephews, and nine nieces. While his sudden affliction and demise was a shock to all his friends, they find comfort and peace in the love of Him who was the stay and hope of the deceased. May the God of all comfort and grace abide with them until they meet again.
The funeral was held this Wednesday afternoon at 2 O'clock from the Presbyterian church and the services were in charge of the pastor, Rev. W. N. Fulcomer. Interment was made in Oakland Cemetery. Mrs. R. O. McConnaughey had charge of the music, and the decorations were under the supervision of Mrs. W. E. Terry.
Submitted by Susan Thomas
Anna Lafrentz (1884-1982)
Anna Lafrentz dies in Denison.Anna Marie Lafrentz was born on January 11, 1884, in Havover Township, Crawford County, Iowa, the daughter of Albert and Augusta Kroll Lenz. She died on Friday, December 24, 1982, at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital, Denison, Iowa at the age of 98.
Anna Marie was raised on a farm in Crawford County and received her education in the rural schools near her home. She was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hanover Township. She was later confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa.
On January 29, 1905, Anna was united in marriage to Christian D. Lafrentz at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. Together they made their first home on a farm in Otter Creek Township for ten years. In 1915, they moved to Schleswig where they remained until 1955 with the exception of two years when they farmed near Holstein, Iowa. In 1955, they moved to Denison because of Mr. Lafrentz's health. After his death on April 13, 1957, Anna continued to make her home in Denison until 1959 when she returned to Schleswig. In 1975, Anna became a resident of Eventide Lutheran Home where she remained until her death.
Anna was a faithful member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig. She was a member of Immanuel Ladies Aid and the Priscilla Guild.
In addition to her parents, Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Christian, an infant daughter, Verned, six brothers and five sisters.
Survivors include her daughter, Doretta, Mrs. Harry Wellendorf of Schleswig, one granddaughter, Dorothy Enslen of Dyer, Indiana, and one great-grandson Bradford Enslen of Merrillville, Indiana. Also surviving are a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on Monday, December 27, 1982, at 10:30 AM at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig. Burial was in the Morgan Cemetery. The Rev Paul Wiegert officiated at the services. Serving as organist was Mrs. Sharon Thompson. Immanuel Ladies Choir sang Asleep in Jesus with the congregation singing hymns What a Friend We Have in Jesus and I'm But a Stranger Here.
Pallbearers included Loren Lenz, Walter Gosch, Harold Lafrentz, Harold Schreiber, Lyle Gruhn, and Chet Brecher.
Transcribed by Mary Klauer
Ethel Lafrentz (1913 - 1996)
MAPLETON, Iowa. - Ethel Lafrentz, 83, of Mapleton died suddenly Thursday, Oct. 31, 1996, at her home.Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Soldier Township, rural Charter Oak with Pastor Eugene Ernst officiating. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Soldier Township, rural Charter Oak. Visitation will be after 2 p.m. today at the Armstrong Funeral Home in Mapleton.
Mrs Lafrentz was born Feb. 1 1913, in Grant Township, rural Ida Grove, the daughter of Bernhard and Eva (O'brecht) Hamann. She grew up and was educated in the Ida Grove area.
On June 12, 1938, she married Harvey Lafrentz in battle Creek. The couple farmed in Soldier Township, Charter Oak. They retired and moved into Mapleton in 1987.
Mrs. Lafrentz was a member of Immanuel Church, where she served on the Ladies Aid.
Survivors include her husband; a son and his wife, Delbert and Rita Lafrentz; grandchildren, Todd, Troy, Tricia and Trent; A daughter and her husband, Audrey Ann and Mahlon Pakarek of Blencoe, and two sisters, Opal Fritz of Denison and Fern Phillips of Manning. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
Transcribed by Doris Culbreath