Le Mars Globe Post, November 27, 1939

F. F. NICOLLS RITES MONDAY
Well Known Retired Druggist Died Unexpectedly

Funeral services were held at 1:30 o‚clock Monday afternoon from Mauer‚s
funeral home with Rev. F. P. Pfaltzgraff officiating for F. F. Nicolls, well
known retired druggist, who died unexpectedly Saturday (November 25, 1939)
afternoon at his home 309 2nd Ave. N. W. Interment was made at Pierson.

F. F. Nicolls was born in 1869 at Albert Lea, Minn. He moved to Kingsley when
a young man where he started a drug business and later went to Pierson. He
came to Le Mars in 1926 and was in business here until he retired a few years
ago.

Mr. Nicolls was a leader in the local Townsend movement.

Surviving to mourn his passing are his widow, Katherine; one daughter, Mrs.
Ray Welterlen of Manchester, Iowa, one brother and fourth sisters. Mr. Nicolls
was a well known druggist in northwest Iowa and during his residence here made
the acquaintance of many friends who will regret to learn of his passing.

J. B. BRUSCHER DIED FRIDAY
Funeral Services Held On Monday Morning At Oyens

Funeral services were held Monday morning at 9:30 o‚clock from St. Catherine‚s
church at Oyens for J. B. Bruscher who died Friday (November 24, 1939) at his
home. Rev Henry Rolfes officiated and interment was made in St. Catherine‚s
cemetery under the direction of Wiltgen’s funeral home. Pallbearers were: Joe
Kemp, J. P. Rolling, Jack Watry, Tony Wittkop, N. J. Wiltgren, Chas. Kuster.

J. B. Bruscher was born October 31, 1870, in Luxembourg and at the time of his
death was 69 years and 23 days of age. He came to America at the age of 21 and
after living in Chicago for a year; he came to Plymouth county and has lived
here since. Mr. Bruscher followed the occupation of farming.

On January 20, 1904, he married Margaret Schroeder at Remsen. His wife
preceded him in death in July of this year.

Surviving to mourn his passing are five daughters and two sons: Mrs. John
Graser (Margaret); Mrs. Peter De Blauw (Anna); Mrs. Ray Flynn (Helen); Viola
at home; Mrs. Charles Eufers (Justine); Emil and Mathias. There are also 12
grandchildren. Five brothers also survive: Henry Bruscher of New Orleans;
Michael Bruscher, of Ohio, and three brothers who live in Europe. One sister
and three brothers also preceded him in death.