Iowa
Old Press
Guttenberg Press
Guttenberg, Clayton Co.
April 10, 1924
Louis Fredrick Devlin
Changes wrought by time found illustration on Monday when the
body of Louis Fredrick Devlin of Stitzer, was brought to
Guttenberg by rail, and was buried by that of his wife who was
laid to rest in Guttenberg cemetery
thirty-two years ago. Deceased was born at the old Devlin
homestead located on the banks of the
Mississippi about three miles southeast of Guttenberg. His
parents were John Devlin, born in Ireland, and Margaret Monahan
of Scotch parentage. They came to America, to St. Louis and here,
maybe as early as 1852, or three, or four. Louis was born Dec. 7,
1859, and died at Stitzer, Wis.,April 4, 1924, aged 64 years, 3
months and 28 days. His wife was Mary McCloud of Glen Haven,
Wis., who long ago passed away. Of the brothers and sisters of
Louis, one remains, John of Viroqua, Wis., too aged and infirm to
venture out to the funeral. With the body came his children -
Mrs. Fred Brendemuehl of Bloomington, Wis.; Mrs. Lily Wenzel of
Stitzer, Wis.; and sons, James of Woodman, Wis.; and Charles, of
1237 North La Salle St., Chicago, Ill. Also Rev. Sires of
McGregor, who conducted services at the grave. As long as his
parents lived on the old farm deceased followed the occupation of
farming. About 30 years ago the home place was sold to Fred
Mueller, and John Devlin moved to Guttenberg. Louis was employed
thereafter at various places. About 18 years ago he went to
Wisconsin. The last years of his life were spent at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. Wenzel and family, at Stitzer, Wis.
[submitted by K.D/D.W., Sept. 2003]