Peter Jess
Born: October 1, 1860 in Germany
Died: November 13, 1939 in Newton, Jasper Co., Iowa
Buried: Lot 149
Married: Frederica Flamme on July 30, 1887 in Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa
Children: John, Ferdinand (Ferd), Harry, Carl, Marguerite, Henrietta, and Olga
Both Die Within Four Days
To Conduct Rites For Peter Jess, 79,
Thursday At 2 O'clock
Peter Jess, 79, retired Jasper county farmer, died Monday evening at 11:25 o'clock, just ten hours after the funeral service for his wife who preceded him in death on Nov. 10. Mr. Jess died, not knowing of the death of his wife.
The couple had retired from their farm northwest of Newton about 19 years ago and took up residence at 604 North Second avenue West. About three weeks ago, both became ill and were taken to the home of Mrs. W. M. Schafer, where they received care.
Mrs. Jess had been suffering from a prolonged illness and Mr. Jess's death was due to old age and complications.
Rites Thursday
Funeral services for Mr. Jess will be held Thursday at 2 o'clock at the Murdock Funeral home by Rev. F. D. Boldt. Interment will be in the Sugar Grove cemetery beside his wife.
Mr. Jess was born Oct. 11, 1860, in Germany at the age of 19 came to the United States by himself and settled at Davenport. It was here that he met and married Frederica Flamme who also was a native of Germany. Their marriage took place on July 20, 1877 [1887]. To this union were born seven children. One daughter Olga died in 1912.
6 Children Survive
Children who survive are John of Grinnell, Ferdinand and Harry of Newton, Mrs. John T. Bale of Colfax, Carl and Mrs. Bert Snook of Newton; also 20 grandchildren.
A sister Mrs. Fred Bunse preceded Miss Jess in death. It is thought that one sister of Mr. Jess is still living in Germany.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jess were conducted Monday afternoon at the Murdoch funeral home by Rev. F. D. Boldt. Burial was in the Sugar Grove cemetery.
Pallbearers
Pallbearers were Henry Bunse, Herman Bunse, John Deal, William Jensen, Harry Grote and Adolph Kautz. Floral arrangements were made by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blair and Mrs. Herman Bunse.
Ralph Miller accompanied by Mrs. R. L. Jackson sang "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and "Some Day We Will Understand."
Frederica Flamme was born in Germany on April 25, 1870 and died on Nov. 10, 1939, after a prolonged illness. She came to America at the age of 12 and settled in Scott county where she later was married to Peter Jess. ~ The Newton Daily News, Nov. 14, 1939. Also in Jasper County Record, November 16, 1939, page 1, column 2.
The death of Peter Jess, 79, came Monday evening four days after that of his wife on Nov. 10. Funeral services for Mrs. Jess preceded her husband's death by ten hours. The above picture was taken on their golden wedding anniversary which occurred July 30, 1937. ~ The Newton Daily News, Nov. 14, 1939.
Frederica Jeanetta Carolina (Flamme') Jess
Born: April 25, 1870 in Germany
Died: November 10, 1939 in Newton, Jasper Co., Iowa
Buried: Lot 149
Married: Peter Jess on July 30, 1887 in Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa
Children: John, Ferdinand (Ferd), Harry, Carl, Marguerite, Henrietta, and Olga
Mrs. Jess Dies Today
Mrs. Peter Jess, 69, who resided at 604 North Second avenue West, died at 4:00 a.m. this morning following a prolonged illness.
Funeral arrangements were being made this afternoon.
Mrs. Jess was born April 25, 1870 in Germany and came to the United States at the age of 12. The family first settle in Scott county and later moved to Jasper county. She was married to Peter Jess on July 30, 1877 [1887], and to this union were born seven children.
Mr. Jess retired from farming and moved into Newton 21 years ago. Mr. Jess, who survives, is critically ill at his home.
Surviving children are John of Grinnell, Ferdinand and Harry of Newton, Mrs. John T.[Marguerite] Bale of Colfax, Carl, and Mrs. Burt [Henrietta] Snook of Newton. There are also 20 grandchildren. One daughter, Olga, died in 1912. ~ The Newton Daily News, November 10, 1939. Also in Jasper County Record, November 23, 1939, page 9, column 8.
Frederika Jeanetta Carolina Flamme' about 1887
Olga Sedarica Jess
Born: May 30, 1891 in Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa
Died: December 11, 1912 in Jasper Co., Iowa
Buried: Lot 149
Parents: Peter and Frederica Flamme' Jess
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jess
Dies of Consumption
Olga Sedarica Jess was born at Davenport May 30, 1891, and died at the home six miles northwest of Newton December 1, 1912, at 10 a.m., aged 21 years, 6 months and 11 days. Olga graduated from the public schools at Davenport at the age of 14, and was always a friend to all who knew her. She came here with her parents three years ago last spring. Her last sickness, consumption and heart trouble, began last March and the past four months she had been bedfast most of the time.
Her suffering was severe but she kept up courage till lately. She knew all her loved ones the last morning and bid them farewell as it was best that she leave this earth.
Besides her parents Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jess, she leaves four brothers, John, Ferdinand, Harry and Carl, and two sisters, Margaret and Henrietta.
The funeral will be at the home Friday afternoon at two o'clock in charge of Rev. E. F. Leake of Newton. Burial will be made at the Metz cemetery.
The songs, by request, will be sung by Mrs. A. C. Herbold, Mrs. H. E. Hesson and Miss Grace Pink. The pall bearers will be Louis Jensen, August Greenhaupt, Louis Iske, John Bale, William Iske and Louis Scheel. ~ The Newton Daily News, December 12, 1912.