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ALLEX, Johanna ----- Another of New Ulm's old residents passed to her reward, when Mrs. Johanna Allex died at the Loretto Hospital yesterday morning shortly before five o'clock. The cause of death was hardening of the arteries.  The first symptoms of the illness were manifested a year ago last August and the deceased was practically confined to her bed since last October, her condition being such that she was entirely helpless. She had several bad strokes, and became weaker and considering her condition it seems remarkable that life lasted as long as it did. A daughter, Mrs. Andrew Daly came here from her home in Mankato last October and took care of her mother until in February when she became so weak, that she was removed to the hospital. 

The deceased was born in Austria on May 24 seventy-four years ago.  She was married 45 years ago in the old country to Henry Allex, who preceded her in death eighteen years ago.  Forty-three years ago the couple came to America and direct to New Ulm where they made their home ever since.

Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Allex, two of whom have preceded the mother in death. The surviving children are: Conrad Allex of Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Andrew Daly, of Mankato; Mrs. George Weed, Mrs.  Laurence Lutz and Mrs. Roy J. Nelson, all residing in Billings, Montana.  Funeral services will take place tomorrow (Thursday) morning from the Holy Trinity Catholic church and interment will be made in the Catholic cemetery. The deceased was a member of St. Mary's Altar and the Elizabeth Societies at the time of her death. New Ulm Review August 30, 1922

 

ALTERMATT, Ernst ----- Last Tuesday morning at 6 o'clock Ernst Altermatt, one of Springfield's prominent citizens, died suddenly of an apoplectic stroke. He had been at Sanborn the day before with his son and while there complained of a severe pain in the head. They immediately started on the return trip, reaching home shortly after five o'clock. A doctor was immediately called and by the time he arrived Mr. Altermatt had had a severe stroke and lapsed into unconsciousness and remained in that condition until death came.

The deceased was born in the town of Leavenworth January 5th, 1869.  At the age of 18 years he came to New Ulm and entered as an apprentice in the photograph gallery of Emil Seiter and for some years there after was engaged in traveling thru the County taking scenic views and orders for enlarging pictures. About 27 years ago.  he was married to Emma Frasch. A year later they moved to Springfield and engaged in the photograph business in which he continued until about a year ago. He is survived by his widow and three sons.

At the time of his death Mr. Altermatt was a member of De Molay Commandery of this city. The funeral was held Friday afternoon with Masonic rites. From here the following members of the Commandery attended the funeral: E. G. Hage, Rev. C. G. Hohn, Dr. E.  Mueller, J. Klossner, Jr., F. H. Behnke, Alfred Nagel, F. P. Zschunke and F. R.  Emmings. New Ulm Review November 10, 1915

ANDERSON, Ella -----Wednesday evening, shortly after 7 o'clock occurred the death of Ella Anderson, daughter of Mrs. R. C.  Anderson who resides near the Brick Yards. Deceased contracted influenza about a week previous to the time of death which turned into pneumonia this being the cause of her demise.  Ella Anderson was born April 27, 1895 and thus was only 23 years old when the Grim Reaper took her young life. She was born in New Ulm and spent all of her short life here, assisting her mother in the home.

She is survived by her sorrowing mother and the following sisters and brothers: Chas. Anderson and Mrs.  L. A. Picha, St. Paul; Mrs. Ralph Jones, Waseca; Mrs. Herman Adam, New Ulm, and Hertha, Frank, Norman and Winnifred who are at home.  The mother and the sisters and brothers deeply mourn the loss of this member of their family. Death came so rapidly that it is difficult for them to realize that she will be with them no longer.  Heartfelt sympathy is extended to the surviving relatives by their many friends. New Elm Review December 25, 1918

ARNDT, Frederick ----- Shortly after eleven o'clock last Wednesday night, Frederick Arndt passed away at his home in the village of Courtland. Death was due to a spinal trouble with which he had been afflicted for some years, but he was really ill and confined to his home since Christmas. 

The deceased was born in the Province of Pommern, Germany March 6, 1846 and was consequently 70 years old when he died. He came to America with his parents when a child nine years old. They first settled in the State of Wisconsin. Here he grew up and learned the avocation of farming which he followed in the State of Wisconsin until 1887 when he came to Minnesota and settled in Blue Earth County and continued farming until 1903 when he removed to Courtland.

In 1869 he was married at Trenton, Wisconsin, to Friedericka Schuchardt who survives him. To this union eleven children were born, of whom four preceded him in death. The surviving children are Mrs. F. E. Beech, Sleepy Eye; Mrs. E.  H. Pazey, Oak Center, Wis.; Mrs. Ira Chapman, Sleepy Eye; Mrs. William Stobb, Ogilvie, Minn., Christ Arndt, Courtland; Fred Arndt, Sleepy Eye and Jennie who is still at home. He is also survived by three brothers and three sisters. The funeral which was largely attended was held from the late home Saturday afternoon at one o'clock and interment was made at the Evangelical Cemetery at Courtland. Rev. Strassen officiated. New Ulm Review August 2, 1916

BEHNKE, Mrs. F. H. -----It was a great shock to her many friends to learn Wednesday last that Mrs. F. H. Behnke had passed away at Bethesda Hospital, St. Paul, following an illness that had extended over two months but was not supposed to be of so serious a nature. Mrs. Behnke had gone to the Cities early in December to visit with friends and while there she suffered a stroke of paralysis December 10, 1914. As she had been in frail health for a number of years she had no reserve force to combat the paralysis and her death followed a gradual decline of strength, accompanied by considerable suffering although everything possible was done to alleviate the discomforts of her illness.

The deceased was born in London, England, November 3rd, 1860. She was the daughter of John Rummings and with her parents came to America in 1863, living first in Wisconsin, and later moving to New Ulm in 1881.  While living here she was married in 1884 to Frank Behnke, who survives her. Mrs. Behnke's parents and sisters moved to Brookings, S. D. and later to St. Peter where Mr. Rummings lived until last winter when he died. One sister, Marie, still lives at St. Peter and Mrs. Behnke is survived by two other sisters, Mrs. Frances Murphy of Madison, S. D. and her daughter, Edna, and Mrs. W. B. Sleeper of Austin, Minn., all of whom were present for the funeral.  Mrs. Behnke was one of the best known of New Ulm's citizens. She had always taken an active part in social, club and civic work. For twenty years she had worked indefatigably during the season of the Brown County Fair, lending her assistance to make it a success and the Fair Association expressed its sense of appreciation of her work thru a most beautiful floral tribute, it being only one, however, of scores of such tributes to the place she held among her fellow workers. She had been equally active in church work and in the activities of the Eastern Star Chapter of which she had been secretary for some years, and in which order she held a high position among the state officers. As a member of one of the Women's Clubs of the city Mrs.  Behnke had been interested in the question of a public library and had worked hard for its attainment, turning her interest to the traveling library when it was found that New Ulm was not yet ready for the larger institution.  Nor was her home ever neglected for all these public affairs. She was known as a splendid housewife, a real helpmeet to her husband and the best of neighbors and friends, often taxing her strength to the utmost in order to give aid and assistance where needed. She was a member of St. Peter's Church of this city and gave much time and thought to its advancement.

The Eastern Star Chapter members conducted their ritual at the grave following services at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the house at which Rev.  E. F. Wheeler spoke feelingly of the work that Mrs. Behnke had so valiantly carried on in spite of a body so-frail it scarce could bear the burden. The funeral was largely attended. The pall bearers were a number of the Past Patrons of the Eastern Star. Interment was made at the city cemetery.  Those from out-of-town who attended the obsequies were Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bierman and Mrs. J. L. Behnke of Minneapolis, Mrs. Anna Wier, Miss Emilie Brown, Mrs. F. Beiersdorf of St. Peter, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Tuttle and Mr. L. Strate, Home, and Mr.  A. Scott and George Black of Mankato. New Ulm Review February 24, 1915

BIEBL, Mrs. Madalena -----Thursday evening at 7 o'clock Mrs.  Magdalena Biebl, nee Sieber, closed her eyes in the silent slumber of death. A fracture of the right hip sustained about four weeks ago together with troubles caused by her advanced age was the cause of her death.

The deceased was born in Kreis Pilsen, Bohemia, Austria on August 13, 1835 thus being nearly eighty-one years of age. In 1858 she was married in her native land to Jos. Biebl, who preceded her in death in 1912. In 1867 the family emigrated to this country, locating in Pennsylvania where they spent seven years. From there they came to Minnesota and settled on a farm which has since been their home. Twelve children were born to the union, six of them, however, having preceded their mother in death. The names of the surviving six children are: Frank, Joseph and the Misses Mary and Lena Biebl at home; John Biebl of Waseca, and Mrs. Anton Gag, of New Ulm. Funeral services were held from the Congregational church on Saturday afternoon at three o'clock. The remains were laid to rest in the City cemetery. New Ulm Review August 9, 1916

BOESCH, Reinhold ----- Another of New Ulm's long time residents, Reinhold Boesch, passed to his great reward on Sunday at 8:20 o'clock in the evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. L. Haberberg on North German street The deceased had been afflicted with cancer of the stomach with which he had been suffering for the past year. It was not until a few days prior to his demise that Mr. Boesch was confined to his bed.

The deceased was born in Zewelin Kreis Fuerstenthum, Germany on July 16, 1850 and was over seventy years old when he passed away. When a lad of twenty years, he came to America and settled in Western Pennsylvania. He was married four years later, in 1874, to Miss Wilhelmina Bito in Pennsylvania. Mrs. Boesch preceded her husband in death on June 4, 1916. The couple came direct to New Ulm the year following their marriage and have made their home here ever since. Since the death of his wife, the deceased had been making his home with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Haberberg. The deceased for many years was over-seer at the German park, and had for the past few years been employed as janitor at the Lincoln school. 

There were nine children born to Mr. and Mrs. Boesch, five of whom preceded the mother and father in death.  The surviving children are: Mrs. A. L.  Haberberg and Mrs. Robert Williams, both of New Ulm; Mrs. William Glaesmann, Brookings, S. D. and Mrs.  Anton Krippner of St. Paul. Thirteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive.

Funeral services were held this afternoon at 4 o'clock from the Haberberg home, Rev. C. J. Albrecht officiating.  Interment was made in the Lutheran Cemetery. New Ulm Review August 9, 1922

BREITKREUZ, MRS. HENRIETTA -----After an illness of more than 1 year, Mrs. Henrietta Breitkreuz died at the home of her son Frank at St. Paul, last Wednesday morning. She was the daughter of John Melzer, one of the pioneers in this neighborhood, and was 70 years old at the time of her death.  Before her marriage to John Breitkreuz she lived with her parents on their farm in Courtland township. After their marriage the young couple came to New Ulm where they lived until 1881 when they moved to Springfield. Twenty years later, in 1901, they returned to New Ulm. Shortly after the death of the husband, the family left the city again, and during the past several years the deceased has lived with her son Frank at St. Paul. Mrs. Breitkreuz is survived by her son Frank and her daughter Edith, who live at Lewis, Wis. She is also survived by her brothers, Chas. and Julius Melzer, New Ulm, and Henry Melzer, Town of Courtland. The remains were taken to Springfield and buried there last Thursday. New Ulm Review April 30, 1919

BURST, Jacob -----Another one of New Ulm's pioneers passed away Saturday when Jacob Brust answered Death's summons shortly after 6 o'clock Saturday evening at St. Alexander's Home for the Aged where he lived for the past three years.  Old age with the complications usually due to advanced years was the immediate cause of his death.

The deceased was born in Irmenach, Kreis Zell, Regirungsbezirk Coblenz, Prussia, Germany, February 18, 1831 and was therefore 84 years 2 days old when he died. He worked in slate mines and on farms in the old country until he was 19 years old when he embarked for America to seek his fortune here. He first came to Chicago where he resided for five years. Here he was married to Susanna Helena Schnitzius June 24th, 1852.

For several years Mr. Brust was in charge of an emigrant's home in Chicago. He became a member of the Chicago Land Society shortly after it was organized and in 1855 he started for New Ulm with an ox team, arriving here July 8th of the same year. The following year he took a claim in the Town of Cottonwood in close proximity to New Ulm and until 1866 he followed the occupation of farming. He then moved to New Ulm and has lived here ever since with the exception of a short time that he lived with his son William at Sleepy Eye.

Shortly after his return to the city he engaged in the wheat business and erected elevators on the ''Public Landing." For several years after 1886 he was wheat buyer for the New Ulm Roller Mill Co. at Essig. He was forced to give up his employment on account of severe injuries sustained in the performance of his work. Since then he has retired from active work.

He was the first sheriff of Brown County and served in the city council for about twelve years. He was also at one time a member of the Board of County Commissioners. In all public offices that he held he performed his duties faithfully and to the best of his ability.

Mrs. Brust died in January 1888. On the 28th day of July 1892 Mr. Brust was married to Mrs. Anna Bergmann who preceded him in death March 23, 1908. The issue of the first marriage were four children of whom two died in infancy. The two surviving children are William Brust of Sleepy Eye, and Charles Brust of La Porte, la. He is also survived by one brother, Charles Brust of this city.

The deceased was a man of positive convictions and never hesitated to speak his mind freely on any subject. He was a man of sterling character and thru his admirable qualities won the respect and esteem of his fellow citizens. At the time of his death he was a member of the New Ulm Turnverein and a passive member of the Second Regiment Band. The funeral was held from Turner Hall yesterday afternoon at two o'clock. Albert Steinhauser delivered the funeral address and interment was made in the city cemetery. New Ulm Review February 24, 1915

DUMKE, Elmer ----- son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Dumke of Sleepy Eye, died the forepart of the week at the Union hospital in this city. He was only thirteen years old.  Following an operation for appendicitis he contracted influenza and pneumonia which was the cause of his death. New Elm Review December 25, 1918

FAIRLEY, Pauline ----- Word was received here last Thursday that Mrs. Pauline Fairley had died that day at Duluth at the home of her son.  Death was due to rheumatism with which she had been afflicted for some years. The deceased, whose maiden name was Pauline Joos was born here in New Ulm about 60 years ago and went to Minneapolis to live when she was about twenty years old. There she was married to Mr. Fairley who died a year ago. Since then she has made her home with her son at Duluth.

The remains were brought to Minneapolis where they were laid to rest Monday. Her brother, William Joos, of this city and Albert Roth attended the funeral from here. New Ulm Review November 10, 1915

FISCHER, Mrs. Jos. ----- passed away at her farm home in Stark Township Thursday evening, death being due to a complication of diseases which had confined her to her bed for several months. Mrs.  Fischer, nee Mary Bruckbauer, was born the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bruckbauer thirty-three years ago.  Eleven years ago she was joined in marriage to Jos. Fischer, who with five children mourn her death. Two children have already preceded her in death. The names of the survivors are: Clement, Alfred, Clara, Rose and Elsie. Besides these the following five sisters mourn her untimely death: Mrs. Andrew Dauer, Milford; Mrs. Jos. Dietz, Stark; Mrs. Otto Sellner, Albin; Mrs.  Jacob Fischer, Stark and Miss Clara Bruckbauer, at home. Deceased was a member of the Christian Mothers Society of Sleepy Eye which society attended the funeral services in a body. The services were held at the Sleepy Eye Catholic Church and interment was made at the Catholic cemetery at that place. New Ulm Review August 9, 1916

FLECK, Franziska ----- whose maiden name was Franziska Willbert passed away at the home of her son Anton Fleck, North Jefferson, St. Wednesday afternoon about four o'clock. Death was due to old age, superinduced by heart failure. She was sick nearly a month.  The deceased was born in the Pilsener Kries, Bohemia, Austria March 1, 1834 and had passed the 82nd mile stone when she died. She was married to Stanislaus Fleck in the fatherland in 1860. He preceded her in death over 30 years ago.  Of the seven children born to them, four died in infancy. One of the sons remained in Austria and it is not known at this time whether he is still alive.  With her two other children, Mrs. John Zangel and Anton Fleck she came to America and directly to New Ulm in 1892 and has continuously resided here ever since. She is also survived by twenty-one grandchildren and two great grandchildren. At the time of her death she was a member of the Mother Society of the Catholic church. The funeral was held from Holy Trinity Friday morning at 9 o'clock. Rev. Schlinkert officiated and interment was made in the Catholic cemetery. New Ulm Review August 2, 1916

FRITZ, Christ -----   Last Wednesday, April 23, in the evening at 10 o'clock, Christ Fritz died in his home on North German street.  His demise was preceded by a lingering illness of seven weeks during which time he was suffering from severe stomach trouble. The deceased was born at Deutsch-Rueden, Province of Posen, Germany, November 1, 1844. He was twenty-nine years old when he left the old country in 1873, with his young wife, Auguste Werr, to whom he had been married that same year. They settled in New Ulm where three children were born to them, two of whom died. A son, Rev. E . J. Fritz of Fairfax, and an adopted daughter Lena who is still at home, survive. He also is survived by seven grandchildren. Mr. Fritz worked as a day-laborer for some years but lately he took care of a small farm. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Lutheran church, Rev. Albrecht officiating, and interment was made in the Lutheran cemetery.  Edna Fritz, one of his grandchildren who is teaching in Wisconsin, attended the funeral. New Ulm Review April 30, 1919

GAG, Joseph ----- The death of Joseph Gag, which occurred at his home on North Franklin street last Friday morning at 4;30 o'clock, removes from the ranks of Brown county's pioneer farmers one of its most respected members and useful citizens.  A stroke of paralysis, which he suffered on New Year's day, undermined an otherwise strong constitution, which should have kept him with his family for many years to come. He was confined to his bed ever since the attack, his entire right side being lifeless. Joseph Gag was born Jan. 20, 1849, at Trohatin, Bohemia, Austria, and was therefore a little over 67 years of age at the time of his death. With his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gag, the former known throughout the county as "Boehmer-Koenig" (king of Bohemians), he came to America when only six years of age, the family at first going to Iowa, but in the fall of 1856 coming to Minnesota and settling on a farm in Cottonwood township, for many years the gathering place of the old and young countryfolk. There he grew to manhood, attended the rural school of old Dist. No. 3 and later the schools in New Ulm. As a youngster of 14 years Joseph Gag experienced the terrors incident to the Indian massacre and with his parents fled to the settlement when roving bands appeared on the farms of Sigel and Cottonwood. On the old homestead in 1872 he was married to Miss Mary Groebner, the widow who now mourns the loss of her companion of nearly half a century.  Shortly after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Gag took up their residence on the farm now occupied by their son, Henry, where they resided for over thirty-one years, until their removal to New Ulm twelve years ago. The deceased is survived by eight children: Adolph Gag of Sigel, George J. Gag of this city, Mrs. John Seifert of Cottonwood, Dr. Edw. Gag of Havre, Mont., And. J. Gag of Marshall, Henry Gag of Cottonwood and Albert Gag and Mrs. Charles Ratzke of this city. He is also survived by four sisters, all of whom reside in New Ulm: Mrs. Math. Siebenbrunner, Mrs. Katherine Grohne, Mrs.  John A. Dietz and Mrs. E. C. Gilmore.  Funeral services were held Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock from the Catholic Church and were largely attended by a host of friends of the family and by the Junior Pioneers of which organization he was a member. Interment was made at the Catholic cemetery. New Ulm Review February 16, 1916

GILMORE, Mary ----- nee Mary Gag, passed away after a long illness at the home of her sister, Mrs. Kate Grohne on South Washington street. Mrs.  Gilmore had been suffering with cancer of the spine for the past eight months.  She underwent an operation some time ago and had been confined to her bed ever since.

The deceased was sixty-six years old and was born on March 19, 1856, at Dubuque, Iowa. She came to New Ulm with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gag when three weeks old, and grew to womanhood here. She was married at Sioux Falls, S. D. to Evan C. Gilmore in 1879, who preceded her in death two years ago last November.

Mrs. Gilmore is survived by three sisters. They are Mrs. Kate Grohne, Mrs. Math. Siebenbrunner and Mrs.  John Dietz, all residing in this city.

The funeral will be held from Buenger's undertaking parlors on Friday afternoon and interment will be made in the city cemetery. At the time of her death, the deceased was a member of the Junior Pioneers. New Ulm Review August 30, 1922

GLUTH, Mrs. Julius -----passed away last Saturday morning about 4:30 o'clock.  She had been ailing with diabetes and had been seriously ill for the past two weeks. The deceased was born in Hinter-Pommern, Germany, September 15, 1849 making her 65 years, 4 months and 27 days old at the time of her death.  She came to this country at the age of 18 years with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.  Carl Dittbenner, who settled in Eden township. April 3d, 1870 she entered into matrimony with Julius Gluth.  She left to mourn her loss her husband and six sons and five daughters.  The children are Albert, Adolph, Fred, Amelia (Mrs. Geo. Thompson), Edward, Lydia (Mrs. A. Gehrke), Ernest, Tena (Mrs. Walter Beltz), Mabel (Mrs. W. L Gehrke), Clara (Mrs. Louis Hansen) and Rudy, all residing in this community. She is also survived by a sister, Mrs. August Fenske, and three brothers, Carl, Edw. and Herman Dittbenner. New Ulm Review February 24, 1915

GUTH, George -----Friday night shortly after one o'clock George Guth passed away at his home on South Washington Street, aged 78 years, 3 months and 28 days. Death was due to kidney trouble, superinduced by pneumonia. He had been in poor health since last fall, but had recovered from the siege of illness sufficiently to be up and around when he was stricken again about three or four weeks ago.  Pneumonia set in and that hastened the end.

The deceased was born in Hoehesweiler, Rheinpfalz, Germany, October 22, 1836 and came to America in 1857.  He came to Cincinnati, Ohio where he resided until 1864 when he moved with his family to Worcester, Ohio. In 1871 he came to New Ulm and immediately settled on a farm in the Town of Cottonwood and followed the occupation of farming until about 21 years ago when he retired from active farm life and moved to New Ulm to spend his declining years in peace and comfort.  He was a successful farmer. He was industrious and applied himself closely to his work and managed his affairs so that he suffered no want in his old days. In 1859 on April 2nd he was married to Katherine Scheible who preceded him in death a few years ago.  He is survived by the following children all of whom will be present at the funeral: George of Sleepy Eye; Louis of Redwood Falls; John of Walla Walla, Wash.; Frank of Cottonwood; Albert, Otto, Mrs. August Schaefer and Mrs.  William Bentzin of New Ulm; Mrs. Reinhold Mueller of Faribault and Mrs.  Carl Schnabel of Gibbon. He is also survived by one brother, Jacob Guth of Minneapolis and one sister, Mrs.  William Frank of this city. The funeral will be held this (Wednesday) afternoon at three o'clock from the Friedens Church, Rev. Geo. Mayer officiating.  Interment will be made in the city cemetery. New Ulm Review February 24, 1915

HAAS, John----- Yesterday morning shortly after 11:30 o'clock occurred the death of John Haas at his home on North State street in this city. The deceased suffered with tuberculosis the last six months and had been confined to his bed the past four months so death came as a relief.  The deceased was born September 26, 1871, and thus was only forty-eight years old at the time of death. He was born at Taunton, 111, and came to New Ulm with his parents when he was five years old. He spent all the rest of his life here and worked in the mill. He was an unmarried man and is survived by one brother, Louis and one sister Caroline, both of this city. Definite funeral arrangements had not been made at the time of going to press but services will be held in the Catholic Church and interment will be made in the Catholic cemetery. New Ulm Review April 30, 1919

HANSEN, Hans F.----- Hans Frederick Hansen, son of Mr.  and Mrs. H. P. Hansen, of Sleepy Eye passed away at his home at Niagara, N. D., Sunday, after an illness of a week, the cause of his death being influenza which developed into pneumonia.  The deceased was born May 22, 1883, at Courtland, Minn., and was 35 years and 8 months of age at the time of his death. For two -years he was station agent at Essig, leaving that place seven years ago for Niagara where he has held the position of operator and agent continuously since. He was married to Miss Emma Krause of near Essig, who with two small children, Sydney aged eleven years and Melvin aged six years survive him. He also leaves his father and mother and one sister, Mrs.  N. P. Nelson and brother Otto, all of Sleepy Eye. His father went to Niagara Saturday and returned with the remains Wednesday. Private funeral services were held at Majewski's undertaking parlors Friday afternoon and the remains interred in the Home cemetery. New Ulm Review January 1, 1919

HELGET, Katherina ----- Thursday evening at half past six Mrs. Katherina Helget passed away at her home on North Jefferson Street.  Death was due to heart disease. She had been confined to her bed for the past seven months.

The deceased whose maiden name was Katherina Wartha, was born in Berseegau, Germany, June 1, 1843, and thus reached an age of over 72 years. In 1885 she came to America and lived on a farm in Sigel Township. In 1891 she was married to Joseph Helget, who survives her. In 1897 they moved to New Ulm, where she has spent the remaining days of her life. Besides her husband, her death is mourned by her three brothers, Wenzel, John and Joseph Wartha, all of New Ulm. The funeral was held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from the Holy Trinity Church of this city and interment was made in the Catholic cemetery, Rev. Schlinkert officiating. The Christian Mothers Society of which she was a member attended the funeral in a body. New Ulm Review November 10, 1915

HERWIG, Frederick A. ----- died Monday afternoon at 4:30 at the Lorette hospital after a four weeks' period of illness, dropsy being the cause of his demise.  The deceased was born in Germany, August 12, 1838, and thus was seventy-one years old at the time of death. He grew to manhood in the old country and was married to Louisa Grass who preceded him in death ten years ago. They came to this country in 1867 and settled at New Hampton, Iowa, where they remained for several years and then removed to North Dakota. They moved back to Iowa again and Mr. Herwig conducted a shoe store there for many years. Six years ago he came to New Ulm and worked industriously in the shoe shop located on North Minnesota street. He made many friends and was known by all to be an earnest hard-working man. The deceased is survived by five daughters and one son as follows: Wm.  Manhattan, Kansas; Mrs. H. A. McBride Superior, Mont; Mrs. J. W Cameron, Douglas, N. D. Alitha, who teaches at White Earth, Minn., Elsie, who is attending high school at Missoula, Montana and Minnie of St. Paul. All of the children are coming to New Ulm to be present at the funeral services and plans are being made to have the funeral Friday afternoon but this is not definite.  Rev. George Benz from Canby will officiate, and interment will be made in the Lutheran cemetery. New Ulm Review April 30, 1919

KOPETZKI, Bernhard -----Last Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock Bernhard Kopetzki, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Kopetzki of this city, died of pneumonia after a brief illness of about two weeks. A short time ago he contracted influenza which developed into pneumonia and resulted in his death.

The deceased would have been 18 years on the 2nd of January. He was born in New Ulm and spent all of his short life at the home of his parents.  At the time of death he was an employee at the Crone Bros, store. Besides his grief stricken parents the following brother and sisters survive: Alfred, Adele, and Lunita who are all at home.  He had many friends who mourn the life of a pleasant companion. New Elm Review December 25, 1918

KRAUS, Bernhard ----- Bernhard Kraus, for many years a resident of the city of New Ulm, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs.  Charles L. Dauer of the Town of Cottonwood Friday night shortly after midnight.  Death was due to tuberculosis with which he had been afflicted for nearly a year.

The deceased was born in Wuertemberg, Germany, January 12, 1858 and emigrated to this country in 1874 coming directly to New Ulm. He was well-known here, having for years been a member of the city's street force. In 1876 he was married to Bernardina Manecke, who preceded him in death 11 years ago. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Fred Engel of Moorhead and Mrs. Charles L. Dauer of the Town of Cottonwood.

The funeral was held from the Catholic Church at Searles Monday morning at 9:30, Rev. Sodja officiating. Interment was made in the Catholic cemetery at Searles. The deceased was a member of the New Ulm Arbeiterverein and a number of the members of that order attended the funeral. New Ulm Review November 10, 1915

KRAUSE, Mrs Frank -----Last Saturday Mrs. Frank Krause passed away at her home near Cole Harbor, North Dakota, after a short period of illness. She suffered with influenza which developed into pneumonia and was the cause of her demise.  Mrs. Krause, nee Ida Apitz, was born April 21, 1886, in Renville county and when she was still very young she came with her parents to Brown county, where she grew to womanhood. In the fall of 1913 she was united in marriage to her surviving husband. Their union was blessed with two children who also survive her. Besides her husband and children the deceased, is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Apitz, from near this city, and the following brothers: Henry, of near Hector; Hugo, in the service in France; Herbert, Robert and Otto, who are at home and one sister Augusta, who is also at home. The remains were brought to this city and funeral services were held Tuesday after which the remains were interred in the Lutheran cemetery. New Ulm Review January 1, 1919

KUNZ, John ----- Sunday morning shortly after 4:15 a.m. John Kunz son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kunz of this city passed away at the Lorette Hospital after a short period of illness.  The deceased contracted influenza some six days ago which developed into pneumonia and was the cause of his demise. John Kunz was born in New Ulm on January 25, 1880 and grew into manhood here.  At the time of his death he was 38 years of age.  He worked in the vicinity of New Ulm as a farm helper and previous to the time of his illness he worked on the Ernst Bode farm near Nicollet.  The deceased is survived by his grief stricken parents and by one sister and three brothers as follows: Mrs. R. Pentzstadler and Frank J. Kunz of St. Paul, and Anton and Edward Kunz of this city.  Private funeral held from Buenger's undertaking rooms Sunday afternoon and the remains laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery. New Ulm Review January 1, 1919

LORENZ, Julius ----- Another prostration occurred Saturday afternoon about four o'clock when Julius Lorenz was stricken on the Isidor Haas farm in the Town of Cottonwood.  They had just completed their afternoon lunch and the deceased had resumed the work of shocking grain and had gone about halfway round the field of grain when he was stricken. When found, shortly afterwards, he was unconscious and never regained consciousness. He was immediately brought to the house and medical aid summoned, but by the time the physician reached his bedside he was dead.

The deceased was born in Upper Silesia, Germany, December 7, 1856 and came to America in 1882, first locating in Carver County in this State.  Here he remained for 22 years and then came to New Ulm where he has since resided. For quite a number of years he was employed at the Loretto Hospital as hired man. He was unmarried and at the time of his death he was a member of the St. Bernardiner Society of Cologne, Minn. He is survived by a sister, Mrs.  Joseph Istel of Almena, Berne Co., Wis., and three brothers and three sisters who reside in Germany.

The funeral was held yesterday morning at 8 o'clock from the Catholic church, Rev. Schlinkert officiating. Interment was made in the Catholic cemetery. New Ulm Review August 2, 1916

MANDERFIELD, Cora ----- Although it was generally known among the relatives and friends of Miss Cora Manderfield that her days were numbered and that there was no chance of her recovery from tuberculosis of the lungs with which she was afflicted, nevertheless the news of her demise was a distinct shock to all and produced the profoundest grief among those who knew her intimately. She passed away at Dr. Taylor's Sanitarium near Pine City Saturday morning at 8:30 after an illness of many months. She had been ill since last August and was taken to the sanitarium for treatment the latter part of November.

Tie deceased was born at Gibbon, December 3, 1886, and came to New Ulm with her parents when she was seven years old. She attended the Catholic parochial school and later the public school of the city and graduated from the New Ulm High School. The family removed to Minneapolis in 1907. She taught in the Fairfax public schools, teaching German and higher algebra.  This position she held for two years.  It is generally believed that she over-worked herself because after completing the second year's work she was quite emaciated and her parents insisted on her giving up her work. She did not seem to grow any stronger, however, and last August it developed that she had tuberculosis of the lungs.

At the time of her death she was a member of the Young Ladies' Sodality of St. Paul's Cathedral. She was quite active in church work and everywhere she was highly thot of because of her earnestness in her work, her winsome ways and her cheerful disposition. She is survived by her grief-stricken parents, one brother, Hilger and one sister, Laura, all of whom are at home.

The remains were brought to New Ulm Monday and the funeral was held from the Catholic church yesterday morning at 9 o'clock, Rev. Schlinkert officiating.  The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery. New Ulm Review March 27, 1918

MEIDL, Mrs. Michael ----- Monday evening of last week Mrs.  Michael Meidl, one of the old and respected residents of Stark township passed away at her home, the cause of her death being heart trouble. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Stolzer and came to this country when quite young. Her marriage to Michael Meidl was blessed with several children, one of her sons being in a camp in Texas.  The funeral was held Saturday morning and the remains interred in the Catholic cemetery. New Ulm Review January 1, 1919

MEINE, Augusta ----- shortly before 5 o'clock last Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. Augusta Meine passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs.  Frank Kretsch, residing at 513 First North Street. Death was due to heart trouble with which she had been afflicted for some years. About two years ago she had a paralytic stroke and since that time she has never been really well.

The deceased, whose maiden name was Augusta Baere was born August 10, 1840, in Hanover, Germany, where she was married in April 1861 to August Meine, who preceded her in death 10 years ago. In 1883 the family emigrated to the United States and first located at Harold, South Dakota, where they made their home until 1891 when they came to Brown County and located on a farm, near Cobden. Nine years later, in 1900, the family came to New Ulm where the deceased has resided continuously ever since with the exception of a short time when she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Fred Kuehne, at Mankato.

Twelve children were born to her, of whom the following five survive to mourn her death: Henry Meine, Portland, Ore., Gust Meine, Minneapolis, Minn., Mrs. Fred Kuehne, Mankato, and Fred Meine and Mrs. Frank Kretsch of New Ulm. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and a sister who lives in Germany.

The funeral was held Saturday afternoon from the Friedens Church, Rev.  Geo. Mayer officiating, and the remains were laid to rest in the City Cemetery. New Ulm Review March 27, 1918

MERKLE, Mrs. Catherine -----Thursday morning at 3 A. M. Mrs.  Catherine Merkle passed away at her home on North Minnesota street. She had been ill only three days, her ailment being bronchitis.

Mrs. Merkle, nee Catherine Marsch was born November 6, 1842 in Bohemia where she spent her childhood days and came to America in 1888. She came directly to New Ulm and spent the rest of her life here. In 1869 she was united in marriage to John Merkle who preceded her in death seventeen years ago. Ten children blessed their union, nine of whom survive. They are as follows: Martin Merkle, Mrs.  John Schimpf and Mrs. Frank Mitchell of Minneapolis, Mike, Lorenz, George and Kate Merkle of this city, Charles, St. Paul; Mrs. George Palmer, Butte, Montana. Besides these there are ten grandchildren.

Deceased was a member of the Germania Sisters' Ledge at the time of death. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Fortser's undertaking room and the remains were laid to rest in the City cemetery. Captain Albert Steinhauser officiated. New Elm Review December 25, 1918

PFEIFFER, Mrs. Maria -----one of the old pioneers of this neighborhood, passed away suddenly last Thursday, April 24, at 10 o'clock in the morning. She was really ill only for about 12 hours, being attacked by acute bronchitis the evening before her death. The deceased was born near Stuttgart, Wuerttemberg, Germany, January 24, 1842, and twelve years later she came to America, with her parents.  Her maiden name was Maria Heimerdinger.  For a short time they lived at Baltimore and at Cleveland, but in 1858 they came to this part of the country and the deceased remained here the rest of her life. In 1861 she was married to John Keck with whom she settled on a farm in the Town of Milford. In the Indian outbreak, the following year, she lost her husband who was killed by the Indians.  Two years later she was married the second time, to Jost Pfeiffer who preceded her in death in 1906. They remained on the farm until about 18 years ago when they came to New Ulm.  One daughter, Mrs. Ferdinand Goffnast was a child of her first marriage.  The second union was blessed with the following children: Fred Pfeiffer, Morton, Minn.; Henry Pfeiffer, Town Milford; Mrs. Gustav Albrecht, Fairfax, Minn, and Miss Bertha Pfeiffer, New Ulm. She is also survived by twelve grand-children and two great-grandchildren, and by her brothers, Fred Heimerdinger, North Dakota, and Henry Heimerdinger, St. Paul, and two sisters, Mrs. William Werring of Sleepy Eye and Mrs. Emma Stoer of Oakland Cal.  The remains were laid to rest last Sunday afternoon in the city cemetery. New Ulm Review April 30, 1919

REARDON, Jerry ----- The body of Jerry Reardon, who was accidently killed at Helena, Mont., last Monday, arrived here early Saturday morning. His sister, Mrs. John P. Arbes, residing on South Valley street, received a message informing her of his death. The deceased had been working with the Lewiston Co.  highway commission, and was working on the road when the accident occurred. He was on a concrete mixer which stood twelve feet high when the plank on which he stood gave way and he fell head forward to the ground killing him instantly. Mr. Reardon had been employed on the railroad as section foreman for about thirty years, but several weeks ago wrote to his sister that he had given up that work on account of illness and he had been doing road work for only about a week before his tragic death.

The deceased was born in Rochester, September 8, 1867 and was therefore almost fifty-five years old. He came to New Ulm with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Reardon, when a child of three years and has resided in New Ulm until going west some years ago.  He was not married.

Besides his aged father and his sister residing in this city, the deceased is survived by one brother and sister.  They are: Mrs. James Reagan and John Reardon, Jr. both residing in Franklin. Jerry Reardon of this city is a cousin of the deceased. Dennis Reardon of Laurel, Mont., another cousin, accompanied the body here and also attended the funeral. The brother and sister were also here.  Funeral services were held Saturday morning at nine o'clock at the Holy Trinity Catholic church, and interment was made in the Catholic cemetery. New Ulm Review August 30, 1922

RIECK, Mrs. Christian F. -----Death came as a relief to Mrs. Christian F. Rieck who passed way at her home on Payne St. Thursday morning at 6:30. Death was due to cancer with which she had been afflicted for years. The last few weeks she had been confined to her bed.

The deceased whose maiden name was Maria Zimmermann was born October 17th, 1849 at Gruentz near Pekuhn, Germany, Pommerania and was 66 years old when she passed away.  She was married to Christian F. Rieck her surviving husband, in the old country in 1872 and in 1881 they emigrated to America, coming directly to New Ulm, where they have since resided.  Of the four children born to them, two died in infancy. The surviving children are Julius Rieck of Springfield, and Mrs. Anna Britzius of Duluth.  She is also survived by a brother, Carl Zimmermann of Morgan.

The deceased was a good woman, a staunch supporter of her husband, a solicitous and devoted mother. She had been for years an active and earnest worker in the Methodist Church.  The funeral was held Saturday afternoon with services at the late home at one o'clock and at the Methodist Church at 2 o'clock. Rev. Dr. C. G.  Hohn officiated. Interment was made in the city cemetery. Mrs. F. Zimmermann, Mrs. Louis Kettner and Mrs.  Ed. Blank of Nicollet attended the funeral. New Ulm Review February 24, 1915

RIES, Anna ----- Death claimed Mrs. Anna Ries Monday afternoon shortly after 1 o'clock at her home on North Franklin St. Mrs.  Ries had been sick since last April but pleurisy was the main cause of her death.  The deceased whose maiden name was Anna Sperl was born April 7, 1848, in Swirschen, Kreis Boebmen, Germany.  She reached an age of over 67 years. In 1871 she came to America and settled down at Festina, Iowa. There she met and married John Ries in 1873. In 1879 they came to Brown County and twenty years later removed to New Ulm, where they have lived ever since.

The marriage was brightened by the coming of six children, who with their father mourn the death of their beloved mother. Following are the names of the children: Mrs. George Berdan, Hinckley; Mrs. Frank Koeeck, Gibbon; John Ries, Lafayette; Mrs. Joseph Preisinger, Lafayette; George and Bernhard Ries, New Ulm. One sister also mourns her death.

The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from the Holy Trinity Church and the body will be laid to rest in the cemetery of that parish. All of the children were here on Monday and will stay for the funeral. New Ulm Review November 10, 1915

ROBERTSON, Charles S. ----- Last Thursday occurred the funeral of Charles S. Robertson who had for 44 years been one of the most respected and esteemed citizens of the town of Home. Funeral services were held in the Congregational Church and the remains were laid to rest in the Home cemetery.

The deceased passed away at Tucson, Ariz., after a brief illness. He had not been in the best of health for several months but he was really ill only two days before he died. His son, Charles N.  Robertson, who is a resident of this city and District Engineer of Brown County, hastened to the bedside of his father as soon as he heard of his serious illness and accompanied the remains to Sleepy Eye where they arrived last Thursday morning.

The deceased was born in Storment, Ontario, January 12, 1848, and was consequently a little over 70 years old when he died. He came to Minnesota in 1870 and five years later settled on a farm near Sleepy Eye and was engaged in farming for a great number of years with great success.

He was united in marriage to Susan Montgomery who survives him. He is also survived by the following children:

Kate N. Finley of Tucson, Ariz., Charles of New Ulm, Hugh of Portland, Ore., and Ellen of Olivia, Washington, and by one brother and five sisters who are all living in Canada. New Ulm Review March 27, 1918

ROOS, Helena ----- Tuesday morning shortly after eight o'clock, Mrs. Helena Roos, one of New Ulm's most prominent pioneer women, passed away. Death came as a relief to her for she had been an invalid for the past eight years and gradually grew weaker and weaker until the end came. She had the misfortune to sustain a fall eight years ago, resulting in a fracture of the hip from which she never fully recovered and she was forced to use crutches.  The end was peaceful and she had really suffered no pain for the past two years. In her case it was simply a slow ebbing life current.

The deceased, whose maiden name was Helena Graff, was born in Hargesheim, Prussia, June 23, 1842 and she was over 80 years old when she died.  She came to America with her parents in 1853, and to New Ulm in 1855.  December 24, 1860, she was united in marriage to Charles Roos, who preceded her in death March 26, 1878.  Seven children were born to them, of whom four preceded their mother in death. Her husband was one of the most prominent men of the pioneer days and was universally esteemed and respected. He was the first Mayor of the Borough of New Ulm and also the first Mayor of the city of New Ulm and occupied this position when he died. During the Indian Massacre he was sheriff of Brown County and at that time displayed rare executive ability which contributed largely to the successful defense of New Ulm.

The deceased is survived by three sons: Chas. L. Roos, manager of the Hunter Milling Co. of Wellington, Kansas, who is at the present time President of the National Millers Association; Alfred M. Roos, who holds a responsible position with the Chicago & Northwestern Railway Co.  at New Butler, Wis. and Hugo Roos, of Kansas City, Mo., business manager of the "Modern Miller." She is also survived by the following nephews and nieces: Mrs. William Brust of Sleepy Eye, Geo. Graff, of Ivanhoe, John P. Graff and Mrs. Mary Galles, of New Ulm, Fred Sommer, Otto Sommer, Miss Edith Sommer, Mrs.  C. L. Johnson, Mrs. Hilda Hogan, of St. Paul, Mrs. C. B. Liver, Omaha, Neb. and Mrs. Lena Schotzko, of Springfield.

At the time of her death she was a member of the Turner Ladies Society and in this organization she was an earnest and indefatigable worker. The deceased had positive convictions on all matters of moment and she expressed her opinions quite freely. She was thoroughly honest, a good mother, a true and dependable friend. Her death removes from our midst a true and noble woman.

The funeral will be held tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon, from Turner Hall at two o'clock and the remains will be laid to rest in the city cemetery. New Ulm Review August 9, 1922

RUDOLPH, John C. ----- In the pausing into the Great Beyond of John C. Rudolph last Wednesday morning, New Ulm and Brown county loses not only one of its earliest pioneers, who blazed the trail for future generations but also a citizen, who by precept and example aided in the upbuilding of a community whose welfare was always dear to his heart. Although not endowed with worldly goods to a degree which might be termed Wealth, his generosity to the needy or for a worthy cause never failed. Plain, outspoken and honest to a fault, he might at times have profited by passing over things he heard and saw, but his nature rebelled at anything that smacked of hypocrisy, and he voiced his convictions in no uncertain terms. Those who but occasionally came in contact with him in business and in public life, received the impression that he was curt and sometimes unkindly, but to know him better was to find beneath the outer crust heart throbs of sympathy, of love, of kindness, which ever will remain fresh in the memory of those who knew him and liked him. John C. Rudolph was born December 4, 1827, at Zubtenam Berge, near Breslan, Germany. He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Paula Gabel in Chicago, Wednesday afternoon shortly after 5 o'clock, after an illness of nearly five weeks, during which period he suffered untold agonies, caused by bronchial pneumonia and influenza. He had been ailing since December 4, but as he did not take to his bed, his ailment was regarded as only a passing illness. Pneumonia developed, however, and he took to his bed December 31, never to rise again. In reviewing the life history of the deceased, one meets with incidents well worthy of more lengthy mention, as it is the history of a life of activity such as few of us and our elders are able to look back upon. As a youth of 17 years we find young Rudolph in the employ of the government of Prussia in the postal department, which position he held from 1843 to 1850. July 21, 1850, he was married to Miss Emilie Rosenfeld at Stettin. The newly married couple answered the call of the new country across the water and on their wedding tour sailed westward to America. He found employment for the first few years in a tobacco business at Hartford, Connecticut, but three years later went to Cleveland, Ohio, where he became interested in a wholesale house and later was the proprietor of a drug store in that city. When he heard of the new German settlement then being started on the present site of New Ulm, he made a trip to this section and after investigating returned to Cleveland, sold his properties and with his family came to New Ulm to cast his lot with the other pioneers. He failed to find an opening, however, which suited his temperament and education and took up farming in Milford township as a substitute. His interest, however, remained in the village and shortly after the organization of Brown county, then extending to the west to the Missouri river, he was appointed judge of probate and held positions as bookkeeper in several local establishments. In 1860 he was elected county auditor and again in 1862. It was while he held the latter position that the Indians attacked the settlement and it was through his foresight that the valuable records of the county were saved. After the Indian uprising he took his family to St. Paul, but returned the following year. In 1864 he started the First National bank, which institution was later dissolved. From 1868 to 1869 he represented the county in the state legislature and shortly thereafter was appointed to the position of registrar of the land office, which position he held until 1874, when he resigned to accept the position of cashier of the Brown County bank, only to change again the following year to become the head of the Citizens bank, then just organized and there he remained until his voluntary retirement about thirty years ago.  In city affairs Mr. Rudolph always took an active part and as early as 1868 was elected justice of the peace and later to the school board and city council.  When New Ulm was almost destroyed by the cyclone of 1881 and the then mayor of the town was unable to attend to his duties, the citizens found in Rudolph the man to bring order out of chaos and begin the rebuilding and planning of a greater and better New Ulm.  Although he declined a re-election after having filled the unexpired term of his predecessor, he again became the head of the city government, when as president of the city council he succeeded to the office of mayor in 1889 upon the resignation of the then incumbent. While on a visit to the Pacific coast about thirteen years ago, Mr. Rudolph either suffered an attack of apoplexy or else was sandbagged by hold-up men while walking upon the streets of Los Angeles, and although he regained his health he never again was physically and mentally the same robust man his friends had known. Since then he divided his time between New Ulm and visits at the homes of his children in Minneapolis and Chicago. He left New Ulm the last time about three months ago, first visiting in Minneapolis a few days and then going to Chicago to take up his residence at the home of his daughter, where death overtook him.  The body was brought to New Ulm last Friday and Sunday afternoon he was laid to rest at the City cemetery by the side of his wife who had preceded him into that great and undiscovered country from whence no traveler returns after 43 years of happiness of the home.  Funeral services were held at Turner hall Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, Capt. Albert Steinhauser officiating.  Fred Pfaender officiated at the grave.  The deceased leaves one son and four daughters to mourn his loss: Gustav Rudoph of Minneapolis; Mrs. Olga Atkinson of Los Angeles; Mrs. Henry Engel and Miss Hedwig Rudolph of New Ulm; Mrs. Emma Staggs of New York City and Mrs. Paula Gabel of Chicago.  At the time of his death he was a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen.  He had for years been a member of the Turnverein, but resigned when he failed to find the spirit of the traditions of the local society carried out by the younger generation according to his ideals and ideas. New Ulm Review February 16, 1916

SCHAEFFLER, Barbara ----- Mrs. Bernhard Schaeffler passed away at the Loretto Hospital early Sunday morning at 1:20 o'clock. She had been in ill health for a number of years, and recently sustained a fracture of the leg when she fell down the basement stairs leading to the Holy Trinity catholic school. Her injuries, together with diabetes was the cause of death.

The deceased, whose maiden name was Barbara Reinarts, was born in Sigel township, April 16, 1871. She was married to her surviving husband on April 12, 1891 at New Ulm. The couple lived on a farm in Lafayette township until about four years ago when they moved to this city, to make their home here.

Mrs. Schaeffler was the mother of seven children. They are Mrs. Joseph Kosek, Mrs. Wolfgang Brey, Alfred, Edward and Arthur Schaeffler, all of Lafayette and Elsie and Florence at home. Mrs. Schaeffler is also survived by two brothers, John Reinarts of Sigel township and Christ Reinarts of Cottonwood township. One half-sister, Mrs. Leopold Schoening of Winona also survives.

The funeral services took place yesterday morning at ten o'clock from the Holy Trinity Catholic church, and interment was made in the Catholic cemetery. At the time of her death, Mrs. Schaeffler was a member of the St. Elizabeth Society and the Christian Mother's Society. New Ulm Review August 30, 1922

SCHART, Joseph -----a resident of New Ulm for over thirty years, died at his home on North Minnesota Street early Thursday morning. Death was due to old age and he had been sick for five weeks before the end came.  The deceased was born in Bohemia, Austria in the year 1844. He was married to Elisabeth Sprenger about thirty-five years ago and shortly there after they emigrated to America, coming directly to New Ulm. His wife died about three years ago. Seven children were born to them, three of whom died in infancy. The surviving children are John of Minneapolis and Joseph, William, Frank and Clara who are still; at home. At the time of his death the deceased was a member of the New Ulm Arbeiterverein. The funeral was held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock from the Catholic Church, Rev. S.  Schlinkert officiating. Interment was made in the Catholic cemetery. New Ulm Review February 24, 1915

SCHMIDT, Carl a resident of New Ulm during the pioneer days, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John C.  Zehnder, St. Paul, Saturday morning at 6 o'clock aged 86 years. Death was due to old age.

The deceased came to New Ulm in 1857 and took a claim in the Town of Cottonwood. It was he who built the corner building where Wenzel Groebner's restaurant is now located. He afterwards sold this property to Fritz Rocpke and in 1875 Mr. Schmidt left New Ulm and has since then spent his time at Menominee, Wis. or in St. Paul, visiting his former home and friends on different occasions. His wife died some years ago but he is survived by five daughters and two sons. The funeral will be held today (Wednesday) and interment will be made at Menominee. Mrs. Martin Mueller and Mrs. Paul Kuehlbach will attend the funeral from here. New Ulm Review November 10, 1915

SCHNEIDER, Albert J. ----- 26 years of age, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Schneider, of Springfield, died at the home of his parents Tuesday evening last at 9:15 o'clock. Bright's disease, from which he had suffered more or less for two years past, was the cause of his death. He had been attending to his customary duties as bartender in his father's saloon-Schneider & Johnson's-up to Saturday night, but on Sunday an aggravated attack of the old ailment seized him and he was confined to the home until the end came. He was unmarried.

The deceased was born in Springfield, in March, 1890. When eleven years old his parents moved to New Ulm, where the father served for some years as county treasurer. The family continued to live here until a few months ago, when they returned to Springfield. Besides his parents, deceased is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Gerhard and Otto, New Ulm; William, Valdez, Alaska; Mrs. A. F. Johnson, Minneapolis; Joseph, Cornelius, Leander, Eleanore and Aurelia, who are still under the parental roof. The funeral services were conducted at New Ulm, Friday morning in accordance with the rites of the Catholic Church, Rev. Schlinkert officiated and the remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery. New Ulm Review August 2, 1916

SCHROEPFER, John Joseph ----- an inmate of the St. Alexander Home for the Aged, passed away at the Home on Friday morning. The deceased had been in ill health for the past three months, and was confined to his bed for six weeks prior to his demise. The cause of death was old age and complications.

Mr. Schroepfer was seventy-two years old and was born in Rindel Bezirk, Ronsdorf Kreis Pilzen, Bohemia.  In 1871 he came to America and settled on a farm in Sigel township. About fifteen years ago he moved to this city, and three years ago he entered the St.  Alexander Home.

Mr. Schroepfer is survived by his wife, whose present address is unknown. His other relatives are the children of a late sister. They are: Mrs. Lizzie Hoffmann, Mrs. George Goblirsch, Mrs. Mary Welsch, New Dim; August Hoffmann, Sigel township; Anton Hoffmann, Sleepy Eye; Joseph Hoffmann, Morgan; Nick Hoffmann, Hinckley; Mrs. Charles Ganske, Sigel township, Mrs. Albert Seidl of Sleepy Eye; Joseph Schroepfer, Sleepy Eye and Anton Hoffmann, Stark township.

Funeral services took place from the Holy Trinity Catholic church on Monday morning at nine o'clock and the remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery. New Ulm Review August 30, 1922

SCHROER, Mrs. Ida ----- of New Ulm died last Wednesday, April 23, at the Union hospital, after a very short illness. Her last hour came unexpectedly. Although she never regained her former strength after she had had an attack of nervous fever two years ago there was nothing alarming in her condition. Last Sunday, she suddenly became very ill with kidney trouble making it necessary to remove her to the hospital where she died only two days afterward.  The deceased, whose maiden name was Ida Lambrecht, was born May 28, 1876, in the neighboring Town of Milford. There she spent her childhood days and grew to womanhood. On June 22, 1897, she was married to William Schroer who preceded her in death about nine years ago, on November 14, 1910. With the exception of five months that the family lived at Fairfax, the deceased spent all her married life at New Ulm. They had three children, one of whom died at a very early age. The two living children are Roman and Levira.  Besides their own children they adopted a child, Arthur, now at St. Cloud. Mrs.  Schroer's aged mother, Mrs. Auguste Lambrecht, is still among the living as are also her two brothers Gustav, New, Ulm, and Robert in the Town of Milford Funeral services were held at the home of Gustav Lambrecht, last Friday afternoon at half past one. The remains then were taken to the Lutheran church where Rev.  Albrecht officiated and were laid to rest in the Lutheran cemetery. New Ulm Review April 30, 1919

SCHUELLER, Peter ----- On December 24, at 8:30 P. M. occurred the death of Peter Schueller at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Alfred Rein, residing on N. Washington street.  He had been poorly for the past four weeks and died of ailments common to old age. The deceased was born Feb. 15, 1840, in the Kreis of Pilsen, Boehmen, Austria, and came to this country in May of 1868, being at that time twenty-eight years of age. He settled in Courtland township and was a hustling farmer during the active years of his life. On Feb. 7, 1865 he was united in marriage to Miss Barbara Diessick, in Germany.  Six children were born to them, five of whom died in infancy. The deceased is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Alfred Rein.  He had one brother who died some six years ago. Funeral services were held Friday and the remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery. He was a member of the St. Joseph society at the time of his death. New Ulm Review January 1, 1919

SCHWENDINGER, Mrs. Alex -----  nee Annie Senz, passed away at her home on North State street yesterday at 8 o'clock in the evening. Her death was the result of the dread disease, consumption, with which she had been confined to her bed for twelve weeks prior to her demise. The first symptoms of the disease had manifested themselves when she contracted a severe cold some time ago.

The deceased was born in Rosell, Caroll County, Iowa on November 23, 1885 and was but thirty-six years old when she died. Fifteen years ago this last January, she was married to her surviving husband in her hometown, and during the same year of their marriage, the couple came to New Ulm to make their home here. Mr. Schwendinger has been engaged in the occupation of painting and decorating.

Mrs. Schwendinger was the mother of six children, one of which died at birth. The children who grieve over the untimely death and mourn the loss of a loving mother are: Elvera and Norbert, twins; Serafia, Alphonse and Wilfred. Mrs. Schwendinger's father, Joseph Senz, residing in Rosell, Iowa, and one brother, Charles Senz of Texas, and one sister, Mrs. T. Senz of Chicago, 111,, survive the daughter and sister.  The funeral will be held Friday morning at nine o'clock from the Holy Trinity Catholic church, Rev. Fr. Schlinkert officiating. Interment will be made in the Catholic cemetery.  Mrs. Schwendinger was an ardent church worker, a loving wife and mother. Through her untiring efforts to be of service to others she won the admiration and respect of a large circle of friends. She was a member of the Christian Mothers' Society and also of the St. Elizabeth Society. New Ulm Review August 9, 1922

SEITER, Mrs. Ida Julia -----Sunday morning, another one of the New Ulm Pioneer women went to her reward, when Mrs. Ida Seiter passed away at her home on South Minnesota Street. Death was due to old age and the usual attending complications. She had been in poor health for the past four years.

The deceased, whose maiden name was Ida Julia Luckenbach, was born in Emerichenham in the principality of Nassau, Germany on the 24th day of January 1831, and was therefore nearly 88 years old when she died. She came to America in June 1819 and located at Cincinnati where she lived until the family removed to New Ulm.

She was married there on January 24, 1854 to Aug. Seiter, who preceded her in death March 10, 1910. Ten children were born to them of whom the following live survive: Emil, lda and Hedwig of New Ulm, Herman of Tracy, and Ottoimar of St. Paul. Three of the children died in infancy and two died in the prime of life, Edmund in 1885 and Rudolph in 1917. She is also survived by fifteen grandchildren and three great-grand children. The family came to New Ulm, May 7, 1857, and she has continuously resided here ever since passing thru the trying time of the Indian Massacre and the hardships of the early pioneer days. She had a good character and a sweet disposition and was held in the highest esteem by all her friends and neighbors. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon and the remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery. New Elm Review December 25, 1918

SMASAL, Frank ----- It is always a sad duty to be required to chronicle the death of a fellow citizen, but it becomes doubly so when death removes from life's labors one who is in the prime of his usefulness, in the midst of a career of much promise and on the very verge of gaining for himself and his loved ones that worldly affluence so much sought for. Such are the sad circumstances of the demise of Frank Smasal, whose death occurred at the Lorette hospital last Saturday morning at 5:30 o'clock after an illness of four weeks, the last three weeks at the hospital. To relieve an internal ailment an operation was performed January 26, and while the operation in itself was successful, complications set in which developed into tuberculosis of the brain, which was the cause of his death. The last week and more the patient suffered untold agonies and was unconscious the greater part of the time. Frank Smasal was born December 15, 1881, on the old Smasal homestead in Lafayette township, where he attended the rural schools and grew to manhood.  He was married at St. George's Catholic church, July 14, 1903, to Miss Catherine Reinhart, who with a family of six small children survives him. The children range in ages from one to eleven years old. He learned the harnessmakers' trade and at this he worked for several years at Dodge Center and Le Sueur, coming to New Ulm in October of last year to assume the business management of the New Ulm Brewing Company, in which capacity he remained until the time of his death. As manager of the brewing company he soon gathered a large circle of business and personal friends and had built up a profitable business in the few months of his active management. Besides his wife and children he leaves his aged mother, Mrs.  Margarets Smasal, whose home is on North Jefferson street in this city and the following brothers and sisters: Joseph of New Ulm, Mrs. Frank Gohlirsch, Lafayette village; Mrs. Joseph Franta, Lafayette township; Mrs. Anton Franta, West Newton; Mrs. Albert Kunz, New Ulm; Wm. Smasal, Dickinson, N. D.  All were at the bedside of the deceased during his last hours. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock at the Catholic church, Father Schlinkert officiating, and interment was made in the Catholic cemetery. New Ulm Review February 16, 1916

STEFFEL, Veronica ----- Monday morning at 7 o'clock Veronica Steffel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.  Henry Steffel of this city, died at the home of her parents on North State street. All the years of her life had been spent as an invalid as she was born with a deformity and was never able to walk. The deceased did not suffer with a long period of illness. At 2 A. M. Monday she complained and at 7 o'clock death came as a relief.  Veronica Steffel was born March 10, 1905 and was thirteen years old at the time of death. She is survived by her parents and the following brothers and sisters:  Henry, Lawrence, Benedict, Martha, Mary and Rose who are all at home. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning and the remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery. New Ulm Review January 1, 1919

STURM, Mrs. Michael ----- passed away at her home in Mulligan township Thursday a week ago. Death was due to tuberculosis with which she had been afflicted for almost a year.

Mrs. Sturm, before her marriage, was Miss Lizzie Roiger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Roiger of Springfield. She was born in Bashaw in 1882 grew to womanhood in that township, She was married to Michael Sturm in 1904, and since that date had resided on the farm in Mulligan. A short time previous to her death she was taken to the Mayo hospital in Rochester, but without securing any relief. Besides the husband, she leaves eight young children, the oldest 11 and the youngest 3 weeks old. Her parents, nine brothers and three sisters, together with countless intimate friends, also mourn her untimely death.

The funeral took place in Springfield Tuesday and was very largely attended. Services were held in St. Raphael's church and interment was made in the Catholic Cemetery. New Ulm Review August 2, 1916

TOSCH, Herman L. ----- A week ago Sunday night, Herman L.  Tosch, for a great number of years a resident of Brown County, passed away at the home of his son at Le Sueur.  Death was due to a paralytic stroke which he suffered five days before his death and he was unconscious for that time until the end came. He had been in failing health for weeks before his death.

The deceased was born in Pomerania, Germany, May 21, 1850. He came to this country with his parents in 1860 first settling, near Chicago.

He was united in marriage to Wilhelmina Schroeder at Chicago, July 11, 1872, and shortly thereafter came West, settling in Brown County. His wife preceded him in death ten years ago and on April 20, 1911, he was married to Emelia Kusche who survives him. He is also survived by the following children: Mrs. Charles Larson of White Fish, Mont. and Mrs. Elmer Wisher of Kalispell, Mont., Wm. Tosch of Kansas City, A. J. Tosch of Minneapolis and Rudolph Tosch of Springfield. The remains were brought to Sleepy Eye Thursday and were laid to rest at the Home cemetery. Rev.  Woerner officiated at the funeral. New Ulm Review March 27, 1918

UBL, Mrs. Mary ----- succumbed to diabetes at the home of her son Joseph on South Minnesota street Thursday evening at eight o'clock. She had been confined to her bed for four months, and had been removed to the Joseph Ubl home six weeks prior to her death from the farm home of her son Andrew in Cottonwood township. Although she had attained the age of 94, Mrs. Ubl had always been hale and hearty, and it seems remarkable that, in view of her years, she was able to withstand the disease for such a length of time.

The deceased was born March 12, 1828, at Rindel, in Kreispilzen, Austria, where she was married in 1849 to Jos.  Ubl, who preceded her in death on February 28, 1914. They emigrated with their family to America in 1871, and settled on a farm in Cottonwood where Mrs. Ubl has always since resided. Some thirty years ago, they retired from active farm life, turning the farm over to their son, Andrew, with whom Mrs. Ubl resided until six weeks ago.

The deceased is mourned by six children: Jos. B. Ubl, New Ulm; Mrs.  John Schmidt, Cottonwood township, Mrs. Jos. Steuber, New Ulm; Jos. J.  Ubl, New Ulm; Mrs. Louis Rosenheim; Albin township, and Andrew Ubl, residing on the old farm home in Cottonwood. Besides a brother, Andrew Sperl, residing in New Ulm, the deceased leaves thirty-three grand-children, forty-eight great-grand-children and two great-great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Monday morning at 9:30 at the Holy Trinity Catholic church, and the remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery, Rev. Father A. A. Losleben officiating. New Ulm Review August 9, 1922

VOSS, Frieda ----- Tuesday morning the sad news was received here by the friends and relatives of the Paul Voss family of Echo, that their daughter Frieda had passed away that morning at 5:30. Death was due to pneumonia and she had been ill only four days.

The deceased was born at Echo, January 27, 1902, and she was therefore only 16 years old when death came. She was a bright child and was a member of the Echo high school.  She is survived by her parents, three brothers and five sisters. The funeral will be held at Echo Thursday afternoon and interment will be made in the city cemetery.

Arrangements are now being made to have someone from here deliver the funeral address and also to have appropriate song numbers furnished by local talent. The grief-stricken family have the sympathy of a host of friends which goes out to them in this hour of sorrow and trial. New Ulm Review March 27, 1918

WALLNER, Albert -----Word was received here On Wednesday that Albert Wallner son of Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel Wallner of this city made the supreme sacrifice on the battle fields of France on October 10. Albert Wallner was nineteen years old and enlisted as a volunteer in the North Dakota National guard at Fargo. He was first sent to Camp Greene, N. C., in June, 1917. At that time he was but eighteen years of age. He went with his unit to England in February of this year and in April was ordered to France where he did service on the front. This is another New Ulm boy who must be added to the list of those who forfeited all for the great cause. Mr. and Mrs. Wallner have the sympathy of many friends. 

The deceased was born in Fairfax January 20, 1889. He spent some of his boyhood days in New Ulm and was employed at the R. R. Kemski Printing Company for a short time. In 1916 he went to Fargo, N. D. and at the time of his enlistment in 1917 was employed in the office of the Hunter Herald. He enlisted in the 164th North Dakota Infantry, 41st Division. He was stationed at Camp Greene, S. C. a short time and later at Hampstead, N. Y. and Camp Merritt, N. J., From there he was transferred to France and arrived safely "over there" on Thanksgivingday of 1917. The deceased is survived by his grief-stricken parents, five brothers and one sister. They are as follows: Arthur Minneapolis; Mary, Frank, Lawrence, Isidor and Leo at home. New Elm Review December 25, 1918

WENISCH, Martin ----- Sunday afternoon of last week, Martin Wenisch died at his home in Springfield, the direct cause of his death being cancer of the liver. He had not had a well day the past twenty-five years, but last March he grew much worse and the past nine weeks was confined to his bed. The deceased was born in Austria Sept. 30, 1849. When nineteen years of age, he came to America and to New Ulm where he farmed for three years.  He then went to Arkansas, where he also did farming for three years, after which he again returned to New Ulm.  On January 8, 1874 he was united in marriage. The young couple commenced wedded life on a farm near New Ulm. Four years later they purchased a farm five miles north of Springfield and continued to reside there until nine years ago, when they retired and moved to Springfield.  Mr. Wenisch is survived by his wife and six children, Frank, Nicholas, Louis, Peter and Mrs. Turbis, who are living in the rural community near Springfield, and Miss Veronica Wenisch, who is at home. One child died in infancy, one son passed away at the age of sixteen, and one daughter, Cecelia, preceded her father in death five years ago. The funeral was held from St. Raphael  church Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock, Rev, F. S. Rant officiating.  Burial was made in the Catholic cemetery. New Ulm Review January 1, 1919

YOUNGMAN, Mrs. Mary -----wife of Martin Youngman. for many years a resident of Sleepy Eye passed away, Friday morning Dec 13th. Funeral took place Monday morning at St. Mary's church, Rev. Klein, conducting the services at which solemn High Mass was celebrated.  The deceased was born in Reedsburg, Wis. Sept. 12, 1847 and at the age of 19 was united in marriage to Martin Youngman, who survives her. In the early 70s the young couple came to Brown County and settled on a farm in the Town of Leavenworth, where they remained for over 20 years when they moved to this city. Three sisters and one brother also survive the deceased namely; Mrs. John Youngman and Mrs.  Margaret Fiebiger of Sleepy Eye, Mrs.  E. Schnobrich of Gaylord and Nic Nenno of Iowa. Miss Marion Pietsch of this city and Mrs. Geo. Eagen of Minneapolis are nieces of the deceased.  Mrs. Youngman had enjoyed fairly good health up to a few months ago, when she steadily declined and dropsy and finally heart failure suddenly took her. Mrs. Youngman was a good woman, a devout member of her church and a good neighbor. Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch. New Elm Review December 25, 1918

ZUPFER, Andrew ----- Death came suddenly to Andrew Zupfer residing on South Broadway, Saturday afternoon. He came home shortly after three o'clock and at six o'clock he was a corpse. He had fallen a victim to the excessive heat. At the time of his death he was in the employ of the Eagle Roller Mill Co. and had worked for them for two years. Previous to that he had been a painter. On the day in question he complained of hot feeling well at the noon hour but stayed on the job until nearly three o'clock when he went home.              

The deceased was in the prime of life, only 33 years, 8 months and 3 days old when he died. He was born in Bohemia, Austria November 26, 1882 and the following year the parents came to America and directly to New Ulm. He has resided here continuously ever since.  After he had grown to manhood, he learned the painter's trade which he followed until two years ago. In 1906 he was married to Miss Anna Dauer who with five children, Minnie, Arthur, Luna, Marcella and Harry ranging in age from 9 years to 9 months survive him. He is also survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Baptist Zupfer and the following brothers and sisters: Anton, Frank and Joseph Zupfer, Mrs. Margaret Dreschler, Mrs. Barbara Scheerz, all residing in New Ulm and Mrs. Anna Kalos of Mankato. At the time of his death he was a member of the St. Joseph Society. The funeral was held Monday morning at nine o'clock from Holy Trinity church, Rev. Schlinkert officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery. New Ulm Review August 2, 1916

 

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