William Pink
Born: May 22, 1856 in Paris1, France
Died: May 27, 1910 in Jasper Co., Iowa
Buried: Lot 86, plot 1
Married: Mary Klos on October 18, 1882 in Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa
Children: Josephine Margaret, Frank William, Peter Alexandra, Andrew John, and Katie Mae
Parents: Frank and Susan (Riffer) Pinck
William Pink 3
Death of William Pink
Highly Respected Citizen of Jasper County
Called to His Reward
Did our friend, this husband, father, know when the time was? When he moved into his new home in the city, did he know that 'ere the year 1910 would close, he would be on the other side? What is your life? Now we see through the mirror darkly, then we shall see him face to face.
William Pink, our neighbor, friend now deceased was born in France on the 22d day of May 1856 and departed this life Friday morning May 27, 1910, at the age of 54 years and 5 days. His parents were Frank and Susan Pink, the former born in Belgium, the latter in Luxinberg, Germany.
For many years he has labored, tilling the land and by industry and perseverance has cultivated many a broad acre and gathered it as his own. On the eighteenth day of October 1882, not wishing to continue life's alone, he asked Mary Klos to journey with him, which proved to be a very happy one. As a result of this union, two daughters and three sons were given them; Josephine, wife of W. A. Shill of Kellogg; Miss Mae and Frank W. of Des Moines; Peter and Andrew who reside near Newton. Mr. Pink is survived by his wife and children. His last illness was brief and his death came as a severe shock to the entire community.
He moved to Newton from the farm in the early spring, having purchased the Clyde Meredith property. Several weeks ago he went out to the old homestead where his son resides for a short visit, and it was there he took sick and died among old familiar scenes. A good neighbor, a loving father has been cut down in the midst of his years.
The funeral services were held from his late home in the country, Sunday morning at eleven o'clock, conducted by the Rev. W. Dieffenbach. There was a profusion of beautiful flowers which only in a small way spoke of the high esteem in which he has been held by all. Many sorrowing and sympathizing friends followed the remains to the Metz cemetery, where they were laid to rest in that last long sleep. ~ unknown newspaper and date.
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Funeral of William Pink Held Tomorrow
The funeral of the late William Pink will be held tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock at the Pink farm residence northwest of this city. The services will be in charge of the Rev. W. Dieffenbach and interment will be made in the Metz cemetery.
William Pink was born in France, May 22, 1856, --being at the time of his death fifty-four years and five days old. He was the son of Frank and Susan Pink, the former born in Belgium, the latter in Luxembourg, Germany. Since his emigration to the United States the deceased has been a farmer and has operated a farm in Jasper county for many years.
He leaves a wife, two daughters and three sons. His children are Josephine, wife of W. A. Shill of Kellogg; Frank W. of Des Moines; Peter, Andrew and Mae who live near Newton.
Mr. Pink was married October 18, 1881, by Father Sassel of the Catholic church, to which faith his father and mother were faithful adherents. ~ The Newton Daily News, May 28, 1910.
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Death of William Pink
William Pink was born in France, May 22, 1856 and departed this life at the "old homestead" in Sherman township, May 27th, 1910, aged 54 years and 5 days. On the 18th day of October, 1882, he was united in marriage to Mary A. Klos at Des Moines. As a result of this union God blessed them with five children, two daughters and three sons, all living and present with the mother to pay the last sad tribute of respect to a kind husband and loving father. The names of the children are Josephine, wife of W. A. Shill, of Kellogg, Miss Mae, Frank W, of Des Moines, Peter and Andrew.
Mr. Pink lived a useful life in the community where he died, in the enjoyment of the respect and good will of his large circle of friends and acquaintances. In the home he was ever know as the loving husband, the kind and indulgent father, being affectionate toward his family group, and was equally endeared by them in return. Only a short illness and he passed away to the other shore. The large attendance at the funeral testified strongly the love his neighbors and friends bore for him. Rev. Dieffenbach officiated, speaking from these words, "Ye know not when the time is." He was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery only a short distance from Metz. May the Master teach the bereaved family how to bear their sorrow and look unto Him as the "author and finisher of their faith."
The Funeral was from the house at ... on Sunday morning. ~ Newton Journal, June 1, 1910.
Mary A. (Klos) Pink
Born: October 18, 1859 in Mokena, Will Co., Illinois
Died: November 21, 1911 in Jasper Co., Iowa
Buried: Lot 86, plot 4
Married: William Pink on October 18, 1882 in Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa
Children: Josephine Margaret, Frank William, Peter Alexandra, Andrew John, and Katie Mae
Parents: Reinhardt & Maria Catherina (Schmidt) Klos2
Mary (Klos) Pink3
Death of Mrs. Wm. Pink
Mrs. Mary A. Klos, widow of the late William Pink, was born in Mokena, Illinois, October 18, 1859, and died at her home on South Vine street of this city on Tuesday morning, November 21, 1911, after an illness of but a few days, her age being a little over 52 years.
Her mother died when she was but 7 years of age, and after that she made her home with kindred in Mokena and Deitrich, Illinois. When she was 18 years of age she came to Des Moines, and remained until her marriage with Mr. Pink, October 18, 1882. After their marriage they came to Jasper county and settled on a farm west of Newton, living there for 20 years, until they moved into the city in March, 1910, having purchased the pretty home on South Vine street, known as the Harry Galusha home.
One month later, May 27, 1910, her husband died, bringing great sorrow into the home where she and her companion had planned for many years of rest and happiness.
Five children were born to them, all of whom were at her bedside of their mother during her last illness -- doing all in their power to alleviate her suffering -- and which her dear loving eyes finally closed in the last long sleep. They are -- Mrs. Josephine Shill, Frank W. of Des Moines, Pete and Andrew on the old farm and Mae at home. Besides these she leaves one sister, Mrs. Jos. Spitz of Des Moines and three half-brothers, Frank Klos of Kootenai, Idaho, Bern Klos of Washington,Kansas, and Fred Klos of Monroe.
Mrs. Pink was a splendid Christian woman, a good wife and loving mother and was loved by her neighbors and by all who had ever come in social or friendly relations with her. She was reared in the Catholic faith, and throughout her beautiful life she was always faithful to the teachings of the Church she loved. Funeral services will be held in Sacred Heart church at 10 o'clock Thursday morning, and her body laid to rest in the Sugar Grove cemetery by the side of her husband.
The children of Mrs. Pink return their thanks to the dear friends who have remembers them in sympathy and deeds of kindness during the great sorrow through which they are passing. ~ unknown paper, November 22-23, 1911
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Dies At Early Hour Today After A Week's Illness
Mrs. William Pink died at her home on South Vine street at 2:30 this morning after a week's illness. Her trouble was a complication of diseases and a slight stroke of paralysis.
Mrs. William Pink was born Oct. 18, 1859, and lived to be fifty-two years of age. Her maiden name was Mary A. Klos and she was joined in Marriage to William Pink October 18, 1882, and to this union was born five children, all of whom are left to mourn her death. Her husband passed on before her.
Mr. and Mrs. Pink lived on the farm west of town for twenty years which is now occupied by two sons, Pete and Andrew. Since last May she has made her home on Vine street where her death occurred.
Mrs. Pink was a kind, generous woman and a loving mother whose presence will be greatly missed by her loved ones and a host of friends extended their heartfelt sympathy to the sorrowing family.
Mrs. Pink leaves three sons, Frank W., of Des Moines, Pete and Andrew, and two daughters, Mrs. Josephine Shill and Miss May, besides a sister, Mrs. Joe Spitz, of Des Moines, and three half brothers, Fred Klos of Monroe, Ben of Washington, Kans., and Frank of Kootenai, Idaho.
The funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock in the Sacred Heart church. Interment will be made at Hixson Grove [sic-Sugar Grove] cemetery. ~ The Newton Daily News, November 21, 1911.
1. Note: 1900 census says he immigrated to U.S. in 1856.
2. I am related through Maria Catherina Schmidt, who married Reinhardt Klos in Mokena, Will County, Illinois. She and Reinhard were the parents of Mary A. Klos who married William Pink. Rheinhardt Klos and Maria Catherina Schmidt were cousins who came to the U.S. in 1857 from Damflos, Prussia. Allyson Monroe Tilton, AllysonMT@aol.com
3. Photo provided by Mary Eleanor (Pink) Kling