Zoulek, Mary (Kunt) - Died 1918

ZOULEK, KUNT, SWEHLA, SOUKUP, HEROLD, MIKESH, FISHER, SHEVIK

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 7/29/2024 at 16:17:33

Source: Cresco Plain Dealer Nov. 15, 1918, LP C1-2

OBITUARY.
Mary Kunt was born in Smolcic, Bohemia, December 26, 1829. In 1848 she was united in marriage to John Zoulek and in 1867 they immigrated to this country and settled on a farm in Winneshiek county. Her husband preceded her in death about twenty-six years ago and from that time forward she has continually made her home with her son John. She fell asleep in death early Wednesday morning, November 6, 1918, at the age of 89 years, 10 months and 12 days, death being due to old age. The funeral services were held Saturday November 9th, at 10 o’clock at St. Wenceslaus church, Rev. J. P. Broz, officiating. She was laid to rest in St. Wenceslaus cemetery. The pall bearers were six of her grandchildren: Joseph Swehla, Will Soukup, Edward Herold, Adolph Mikesh, Anton and John Fisher. She is survived by seven daughters: Mesdames Joe Mikesh, John Fisher, Frank Soukup, John Soukup, Clem Herold, Helen Shevik all this vicinity, Mrs. Frances Swehla, of Cedar Rapids, and one son John of Spillville, also forty-one grandchildren, a number of great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren, one daughter Rose preceded the mother in death several years ago. The deceased was a kind neighbor, a friend of the children, a true wife, and faithful mother. She has gone from this community where she has spent so many years of her life, but we trust that the memory of her life will linger for many years to come.

Peaceful be thy silent slumber,
Peaceful in thy grave so low;
Though no more will join our number,
Thou no more our sorrows know,
Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life is fled,
And in Heaven with joy to greet thee,
Where no farewell tears are shed.

Transcriber’s Note: Her gravestone in St. Wenceslaus Cemetery shows her year of birth as 1827 which does not agree with the above.

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