Hans Jurgen Kahler
August 14, 1918
Davenport Democrat (Davenport, Iowa)

Submitted by: Susan Luebbert
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Henry Kahler
28 July 1905
West Point Republican

Octogenarian Dies

After an illness of about three weeks Henry Kahler passed away early Thursday morning. He contracted a slight cold on the 4th of July which seemed to accentuate or bring on other disorders from the combined effects of which he died at the time stated. He was conscious almost to the last moment seemed grateful for all kindly attention and loving ministrations shown him and realized the end was at hand.

Henry Kahler was born near Westermarkelsdorf on the island of Fehmarn, Schleswig Holstein, May 25th 1825.

He came to American in 1887 and settled in Lyons, where he resided until about three years ago, when he removed to West Point. He was married twice, eleven children having been born to him in these relations, two of whom, Emiel Kahler of this city, and Mrs. Max Ehler of Wisner, together with his wife and several grandchildren survive him.

The deceased was a man of scrupulous honesty and the strictest integrity. He was noted for his unceasing activity and the buoyancy of his spirit. Although past four score years, he still carried on his business of market gardening and was a welcome and familiar figure upon the streets of the city. Sorrow and gloom could not exist near him and his presence was always as good as a tonic. In his day and generation his part was well performed and his life was not lived in vain. The sympathy of the entire community is with the family in its heavenly bereavement.

Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock in St. Paul's Lutheran church. Interment in Mt. Hope cemetery.

Niclaus Kahler
May 23, 1963
Ida County Pioneer Record

Submitted by: Charles David Jones, Jr
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Anna Margaretha Sophia Beyer Kast
March 1897
Shawano County Advocate-Dispatch [WI]

Wife of J.D. Kast Died

Anna Margaretha came to this city with her family in 1871.  She was well known as the wife of mill owner, J. D. Kast.  She was survived by her husband and children: Mrs H. W. Jones of North Dakota; Mrs S. C. Weeks of Neveda; Mrs F.M. Benedict, Waupaca [WI];Jacob. D Jr. Washington {state]; and Fred W. of this city [Shawano].

Emil Kluver
March 5, 1953
Ida County Pioneer Record

Anna Margaretha Knudsen
February 8, 1951
Schleswig Leader (Schleswig, Iowa)

Burial was made in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, rural Ida County. The following were pallbearers, Walter Kollbaum, Matthaus Kollbaum, Fred Kollbaum, Raymond Kollbaum, Edward Schnieder and Donald Harto.

Submitted by: Anna Duncan
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Hans Mathias Kock
November 13, 1924
Moody County Enterprise, Flandreau, SD

While eating breakfast at the home of his son, Chris Kock, in Cleveland township last Thursday about 7:30 oçlock, Matthew Kock, who had lived in Lyon county (Iowa) more than a quarter of a century, passed away suddenly.  As he slipped down in his chair, he was caught by a grandson, Will Kock.  He was helped to a bed, and there the end came in a few minutes.  The funeral was held Sunday at the Chris Kock home.  Rev. E. H. Jahr, the Lutheran pastor at Alvord (Iowa), conducted services.  Interment was in Riverview cemetery in Rock Rapids (Iowa).  Eight nephews were pallbearers, as follows:  Harvey Kock, Harold Kock, Willie Kock, Raymond Prahl, Waldo Brown, Louie Brown, Harley Kock and Walter Frank.

The deceased man was born December 10, 1840, in Fehrman, Holstein, Germany.  He came to America in 1865, and settled on a farm near Davenport in Scott county, Iowa.  He was married in 1867 to Anna Tams.  They moved to Cedar county in 1880.  In 1882 death claimed his beloved wife.  Eight small children were left motherless, four boys and four girls.  Three of these preceeded their father in death-Alvina, Augusta and Adolph.  Those who are left to mourn the passing of a devoted father are Chris, with whom he made his home in Cleveland township;  Henry, Flandreau, SD; August, Milaca, Minn; Johanna (Mrs. Andrew Brown), Flandreau, SD; and Anna, Alvord, Iowa.  He was a brother of Nick Kock and Mrs. William Jammer, of Rock Rapids, Iowa.

Submitted by: Linda Balk
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Jurgen Kock (Heinrich Jurgen Daniel Kock)
December 13, 1911
Rock Rapids Reporter

Jurgen Kock Dead

Jurgen Kock, died at his home northwest of town Thursday of last week, after an illness of several months of anemia.  Funeral services were held at the German church, north, on Sunday and were conducted by the pastor Rev. Edward Goeringer. A large number of friends and neighbors attended and followed the remains to their last resting place in Riverview cemetery.

The deceased man was a native of Germany and was born May 27, 1855.  He came to the United States when he was 14 years of age, and settled in Cedar county, Iowa.  In 1881 he moved to Ida county and later to Yellow Medicine county, Minn., where he remained until coming to Lyon county last spring to make his home on a farm purchased in Allison township.  He was a brother of Chris Kock, one of the best known and influential farmers in this community, and also a brother of Mrs. Wm. Jammer.  Mr. Kock was the father of ten children, and who with the faithful wife, mourn the death of a devoted husband and father.  The children are Mrs. J. Schooer, Mrs. Herman Raabe of Doon, Mrs. C. Shcerner, Mrs. H. Hein, and Ludwig, Mollie, Theressa, George, Annette and Edna Kock.

Mr. Kock was a good friend and a good neighbor, and although a resident of the county for but a short time, and afflicted with bodily ailments, which prevented him from getting about, he had become acquainted with a good many, and was held in the highest esteem by all.  He was a good citizen in all things, anda there is sincere sorrow that he has been called away, while yet in the prime of life.  He was a member of the German Lutheran church and was faithful to its teachings.

Submitted by: Linda Balk
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Nicolas Kock
March 16, 1931
Rock Rapids Reporter

N. Kock Killed Instantly as Train Hits Car
Funeral For Retired Farmer Held Mon. at Home Here

Nick Kock, retired farmer, who for the past 17 years had made his home in Rock Rapids, lost his life Friday morning, when an Illinois Central passenger train hit his car at a crossing on Third street in this city.  Apparently Kock was killed instantly, for her was dead when his body was taken from the wreckage of the car which was carried nearly a block on the engine's pilot.  Kock in an old Velie touring car with sidecurtains, drove onto the railway tracks squarely in front of the oncoming train which had just started to slow for the station two blocks away.  The pilot hit the car almost squarely between the front and rear wheels, crushing the life from Kock's body and mangling his left side badly.  The accident took place at 8:41 a.m.

ON WAY TO HOME
Kock left his home on Carroll street early Friday morning, to take his daughter, Norma, to a rural school near Edna, where she has been teaching this year.  Returning, he crossed the bridge over the Rock river two miles south of this city and entered Rock Rapids on Tama street.  He turned west on Second street, then nort on Marshall, street, passed the Illinois Central stock yard and then turned west once more on Third street.  It was at the Third street crossing that he lost his life, driving directly into the path of the rain in spite of the path of the train in spite of the warning whistles that were blown by the engineer who for nearly a block could see the oncoming car and realized the danger if its driver did not stop.

HAAN SEES ACCIDENT
Will Haan, Rock Rapids deliveryman witness the accident.  Haan passed Kock as he drove south on Marshall street, and waved a greeting which was returned.  Then he turned west on Second street and stopped at the crossing to let the oncoming train pass.  He glanced north, just as the train passed him and saw Kock driving slowly toward the track.  He heard the engineer sound a warning but Kock apparently did not notice it for he did not stop and drove squarely in front of the engine.  There was a crash and a cloud of dust, the car shooting into the air, then the engine hit it a second time, lodging it on the tender where it rode for almost a block before the train could be halted.

SEES CAR APPROACHING
Jim Perril, engineer on the passenger saw Kock approaching the crossing shortly after his train passed Second street.  He believed the driver would halt his car and so did not try to stop his train sharply.  When he realized that Kock was not going to stop, it was too late.  Bert Johnson, conductor on the passenger held his train at the point where it stopped and Kock taken from the wreckage of his car, until he had received authority from County Coroner A. H. Lockwood.

WAS 72 YEARS OLD
Mr. Kock, who was 72 years of age at the time of his death, was born on Decembert 13, 1858, in Fahmarn, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.  At the age of 10 he came to America in company with his parents and with them made his home in Cedar county, Iowa.  On March 18, 1990 he was united in marriage with Fredericka Siebsen, the ceremony taking place at Davenport.  In the same year the Kocks came to Lyon county and settled on a farm three miles northwest of Rock Rapids.

OWNED LYON LANDS
In 1892 Mr. Kock purchased a farm in Allison township and six years later another one in Cleveland township, where the family made their home until they moved to Rock Rapids in 1914.  Mr. Kock was a member of the Sons of Herman lodge in Rock Rapids.

Surviving Mr. Kock are his widow, a son Henry of Mitchell, S.D. and three daughters, Mrs. Atlee Augsburger, of Sioux Falls, Mrs. Elbert Thomas and Miss Norma Kock of Rock Rapids.  In addition to his immediate family he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Wm. Jammer of Rock Rapids.

Fritz Peter Kollbaum
November 11, 1971
The Schleswig Leader (Schleswig, Iowa)

Submitted by: Jerry Riessen
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Herman Korner
April 24, 1924
The Schleswig Leader


Herman Korner Dies of Apoplexy

While this community was not wholly unprepared for the news of the death of Mr. Herman Korner, still his passing away was a great shock to all in this vicinity who have known the jovial good natured man since his boyhood days. He was a familiar figure on the Schleswig streets since 1916 and was known all throughout northern Crawford County, being a large land owner as well as an all around good fellow.

When Mr. Korner had his first stroke April 2nd, his close friends feared the worst on account of his physical condition at the time. As he did not regain consciousness and when the second stroke occurred on the 15th it was generally conceded that the end was not far off, still hope was strong and it was sincerely hoped that a change for the better would take place and that his seemingly splendid system would throw off the disease. But the third attack came on Thursday and he passed quietly away after two weeks of suffering.

Herman Peter Korner was born April 16, 1874 on the Island of Fehmarn, Germany and died on April 17, 1924 at the age of 50 years and one day.

When he was nine years old he came with his parents to America, settling in Crawford County, Otter Creek Township. Here he grew to sturdy manhood and on June 7, 1900 he was united in marriage to Miss Louise Miller, who passed away July 21, 1916. To this union eight children were born, one dying in infancy. Those living are Arthur of Holstein, Carl of Battle Creek, and Harry, Walter, Leo, Bernhard, and Esther at home. On July 6, 1922 he was united in marriage to Miss Amanda Boger.

In 1916 Mr. Korner left the farm and moved to Schleswig, here he engaged in real estate. Thus he went among us as a familiar figure much more so because the Creator had given him a good physique and a strong body. And so it naturally was a great shock to the entire community when it became known, that on April 2nd Mr. Korner had suffered a stroke of apoplexy. He had not been feeling well about a week prior to being stricken. Now the strong looking man had become pitifully helpless. Whatever medical skill and the care of a trained nurse and his loving wife could do, were done for him, but to no avail. At times it seemed as though he was improving a little, but even so he may have been conscious for brief moments only. On Tuesday night, April 15th, he suffered a second stroke, suffering a good deal as a result, and on April 17th, a third one. He was then fully unconscious and in the evening of the same day, April 17th he passed away to his reward.

The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the young widow and to the children, some of whom were still in need and will miss the father’s care; May the God of comfort be their aid at this trying time, may he also comfort the aged father of the deceased, Mr. Matthais Korner of Denison.

The departed also leaves to mourn his loss: two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Timm of Denison and Mrs. Charley Speck of near Denison, two grand children and more distant relatives.

Funeral services were held at the house Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock conducted by Rev. Mauch and the remains laid to rest in Morgan Township Cemetery.

Card of Thanks


We desire through the columns of the Leader to extend our sincere thanks to the many kind friends and neighbors who came to our assistance during the illness and death of our beloved husband, father, and son. To Rev. Mauch for his kind and comforting words and to all those who contributed to the beautiful floral offerings.

Mrs. Herman Korner
Children of Herman Korner
Mr. Matthais Korner

Submitted by: Dennis H. Harmsen
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Margaretha C. Krebs
November 30, 1939
Hartley Sentinel (Hartley, Iowa)

OBITUARY
MRS. MATTHAUS KREBS

Quietly and peacefully, without any apparent pain or struggle, Margaretha Krebs departed this life last Friday morning, November 24, in the home of her son Anthony.  She was 92 years, 5 months and 21 days old at the time of her death.

Margaretha Catharina Hannemann was born June 3, 1847 in the villiage of Sulsdorf, Fehmarn, a possession of Germany, to Friedrich and Anna (Stortenbecker) Hannemann.  In the village of her birth she was baptised and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.  In the year 1868, at the age of 21 years, she emigrated to America coming to Davenport, Iowa.  On June 7, 1871 in Davenport she was united in marriage with Matthaus Krebs.  In the year 1902, the Krebs family moved to a farm which they had purchased near Durant, Iowa.  Four years later, in the year 1906, they decided to follow their son Anthony to the northwestern part of the state and they moved to their newly purchased home in the east part of the town of Hartley.  Here the husband, Matthaus Krebs departed this life on August 25, 1920.  Following the death of her husband, Mrs. Krebs resided in her home alone until the year 1926, when she was taken into the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Krebs, with whom she continued to live and from whom she received the tenderest consideration until the hour of her death.

The family of the deceased consisted of five children, all sons, of whom George Krebs preceded his parents into eternity, departing this life on October 27, 1917, at Durant, Iowa.

Those surviving are Louis Krebs of Walcott, IA., Anthony Krebs of Hartley, IA., Herman Krebs of Sunbury, IA., Julius Krebs of Colten, CA., together with their families; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister living in Kiel, Germany; and many more distant relatives, besides many friends.  Besides her husband and one son, she was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and two sisters.

The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the Lutheran Church in Hartley of which the deceased was a member, with the Rev. A. C. Weber in charge.  Appropriate music was furnished by the male quartet of the Church.  Interment was made in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley, with G. I. Foley in charge of the arrangements.
 

Submitted by: Dennis H. Harmsen
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Matthaus C. Krebs
August 26, 1920
Hartley Sentinel (Hartley, Iowa)

Aged Citizen Hangs Self in Haymow

M. C. Krebs Found Dead in Haymow on His Premises in this City at Early Hour Wednesday Morning.  In Poor Health for Two Years Past

People here were shocked at an early hour Wednesday morning by the announcement that Matthaus C. Krebs had hung himself in the haymow of his home in east Hartley.  The news was at first discredited, for many had seen him about the premises during the early hours and the announcement so close to the time they had seen him, made it seem impossible.

The deceased arose about 6:00 a.m., and had been about the yard with J. H. Voss, who was his guest at the home.  They had been at the barn and had visited about the premises until called in for breakfast.  After breakfast, Mr. Krebs disappeared and very shortly after, Mr. Voss and Mrs. Krebs became uneasy and started to search for him.  Mr. Voss and a neighbor, Mr. Hein, went to the barn and finding the trap door, which leads to the mow, fastened down and proceeded to pry it up and hanging to the rafter on the south side of the mow, they found the aged man.

That all plans had been carefully laid is unquestionable as the deceased had upon entering the mow, fastened the trap door down with an iron bar and then had proceeded to arrange some boxes near a work bench from which he was to step to his end.  He had carefully prepared a noose, the end of a piece of sash cord, and after tying it to the rafter, had placed it about his neck and stepped from the boxes.  When found, his feet were upon the floor of the mow and his knees nearly touched the mow floor.  That death must have followed very quickly cannot be questioned as he was missed but a short time before his body was found and life had passed from the human frame.

For some two years past, Mr. Krebs had been in poor health and at times he was unbalanced in mind, but no thought had been entertained of his ending his life in this manner.

Matthaus C. Krebs was born April 30, 1841 in Bannesdorf, Fehmarn, Germany to Matthias and Catharina (Voderberg) Krebs and came to America in 1856 locating at Davenport, Iowa.  He married Anna Heidmann on May 18, 1869 in Walcott, Iowa and she along with their infant son died in 1870.  He then married Margaretha Hannemann on June 7, 1871 in Davenport, Iowa and to this union were born five sons, George Krebs, who passed away in 1917, Louis Krebs of Durant, IA., Herman Krebs of Sunbury, IA., Anthony Krebs of Hartley, IA., and Julius Krebs of Primghar, IA., who with the widow and a sister in Garretson, SD., and a brother in Luverne, MN., are left to mourn the deceased.  Besides his first wife and two sons, he was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters.

The deceased was a highly respected citizen, a kind father and a good neighbor.  The news of his self destruction was received with sadness by all who had known him.

The funeral services will be conducted from the home Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m., and the services will be conducted by Rev. Albrecht.  The remains will be laid to rest in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Hartley.
 

Submitted by: Dennis H. Harmsen
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Anna Margaretha Krohnke
April 22, 1915
The Schleswig Leader (Schleswig, Iowa)

MRS. KRONHKE DIES; A RESPECTED LADY

Mrs. Henry Krohnke, a respected resident of Schleswig, died on Friday April 16, at 1:40 a.m., after four months of intense suffering with a dreaded cancer.  The funeral was held at Friedens church on Sunday afternoon at one o'clock, Rev. Wetzeler officiating.  The church was crowded with friends of the deceased attesting the high esteem in which she was held by everyone.  The Sons of Herman of which Mr. Krohnke is a member attended the funeral.  The floral tributes were many and beautiful.  Interment was made in the beautiful Morgan township cemetery.

Anna Suckstorf was born December 16, 1856 on the Island of Fehmarn.  She came to America with her parents in 1866 and first settled at Davenport, Iowa.  In the year 1874 she came to Crawford county and settled in the vicinity of Schleswig.  On Nov. 2, 1876 , she was united in marriage to Henry Krohnke, a prominent resident of this section.  To them five children were born, two of whom have preceeded her to the world beyond.  The surviving children besides the husband are, John Jr., of Schleswig; Mrs. Augusta Bumann of Bloomfield, Neb., and Mrs. Mattie Bielenberg of Schleswig.  She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Dora Rickers of Schleswig and three brothers, Henry of Schleswig, August and John Suckstorf of Bloomfield, Nebr.

Mrs. Krohnke was a lovable woman and had a legion of sincere friends who now mingle their sorrow with that of the bereaved relatives.  For many months she suffered patiently from an ailment that she knew would inevitably claim her life.  She received all the attention possible from physicians and six weeks ago under went a surgical operation and since that time she has been under the constant attention of a trained nurse who strived to bring her back to health , happiness and to her friends but it was of no avail.  The sorrowing husband and relatives have the sympathy of Schleswig and vicinity.

Submitted by: Dennis H. Harmsen
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Elisabeth A. Kruse
February 25, 1930
Davenport Democrat Leader (Davenport, Iowa)

MRS. KRUSE, 94, DURANT, CALLED

Native of Germany, 42 Years in Community, Is Summoned.

Mrs. Elizabeth Kruse, aged 94 years, whose death occurred Sunday morning here, was buried in the Durant Cemetery this afternoon after services at 1 o'clock in the home.

Elisabeth Agnese Henriette Detlef was born December 30, 1835 in Burg, Fehmarn, Germany.  She married Peter Kruse on February 11, 1870 in Burg and together came to the United States to Scott County, Iowa in 1878 and settled on a farm six and a half miles north of Wilton, where the family home has since been.  Her husband preceded her in death eight years ago.

Mrs. Kruse is survived by two daughters, Minnie Kruse of Marietta, MN., and Mrs. Christian (Mathilde) Sohsen of Sunbury, IA.; one son, Henry Kruse of Durant, IA.; two step-sons, William Kruse of Marietta, MN., and Peter Kruse of Sunbury, IA.; one step-daughter, Mrs. John (Catharina) Dau of Germany; 20 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, two sons and three step-daughters.

Submitted by: Dennis H. Harmsen
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Peter J. Kruse
November 10, 1921
Davenport Democrat (Davenport, Iowa)

PETER KRUSE DIES AT HOME AT DURANT, IA.

Old Resident Succumbs at the Home of His Daughter.

Peter Kruse, 88 years old, a resident of this community since 1878, died last night at 8 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Hermann.

Peter Johannes Joachim Kruse was born October 10, 1833 in Burg, Fehmarn, Germany to Johann and Margaretha (Arp) Kruse.  He married Johanna Petersen on May 15, 1857 in Burg.  She died in 1868.  He then married Elisabeth Detlef on February 11, 1870 in Burg and together came to the United States to Scott County, Iowa in 1878.  They settled on a farm near Durant and had lived there ever since.

He is survived by his wife; four daughters, Mrs. John (Friederike) Hermann of Durant, IA., Mrs. John (Catharina) Dau in Germany, Mrs. John (Elise) Peterson of Davenport, IA., and Mrs. Christian (Mathilde) Sohsen of Tipton, IA.; and three sons, William Kruse of Marietta, MN., Peter Kruse of Sunbury, IA., and Henry Kruse of Durant, IA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, two sons, one daughter, four brothers, one sister and one half brother.

Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial in the Durant Cemetery, Durant.

Submitted by: Ken Harders

Johannes M. Kuehlsen
December, 1931
Grand Island Independant

Death takes early Resident of city

Johannes M. Kuehlsen, a resident of Grand Island for more than three score years, died at his home, 307 East Third Street, at 9:10 a.m., Saturday, Dec 5^th at the age of 83 years and one month. Though in recent years he had become somewhat enfeebled, Mr. Keuhlsen was able to be up and about his home until a few days ago. Senility, and resultant complications, being attributable to his death.

Mr. Kuehlsen, was born Nov. 6, 1848, at Meeschendorf, on the Island of Farmarn, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. At the age of 17 years he immigrated to America with his uncle Jacob Rauert, and family, arriving at Grand Island on July5th 1805, at the John Schuller farm, which was then the site of the post office.  The immigrants came by way of St. Joseph, Mo., and it was at this place that they saw mules for the first time in their lives. From St. Joseph, they came by steamboat to Omaha, as the railroad ran no farther than Hannibal, Mo.  From Omaha, the railroad was not completed farther west than Fremont, and since no passenger service was available west of Fremont, the newcomers came to Fremont in a boxcar of ties.  At Columbus, they were met by Chris Cornelius, who transported them by wagon to Grand Island.

Mr. Keuhlsen engaged in farming for time, and later, when the railroad was built through Grand Island, he worked with the contractors, sawing ties and firewood for the engines. He learned the butcher trade with Corneilus and Petersen and worked for them as a meat cutter for a number of years. Later he went into business for himself, at which he continued until he lost his eyesight, in July 1910.

Mr. Kuehlsen was veteran Odd Fellow and received his honor medal for being a member of this order for 55 years. He was also a charter member of the Plattdeutsche Verein.

On March 16, 1872, he was united in marriage with Miss Minna Hein to which union seven children were born, Miss Clara, Mrs Emma Templeton, Theodore. All of Grand Island; and Emil of St. Joseph, Mo. Survive him.  Three children passed away in infancy and his wife preceded him in death in 1895.  He is also survived by a brother and sister, residing in Germany.  A sister Mrs, Emma Lafrenz of Dannebrog died in 1929.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon, at two o’clock, from the O’Loughlin-Livingston funeral home, Rev. O. Hausmann officiating Burial will be in the Grand Island cemetery.

Meta Elise Henriette Kumm
January 3, 1984
Norfolk Daily News, Norfolk, Nebraska

Submitted by: Darlene Vergamini
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John Kutnick
November 1980

John Kutnink, 74, of rural Walnut (Iowa) passed away Sunday, November 23, 1980 shortly after arriving by ambulance at the Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan.

Funeral services were scheduled to be held Wednesday, November 26, 1980 at 2 p.m. at the Bethusen-Knutson Funeral Home in Walnut with the Rev. Harvey Beach officiating.  Burial was in the Walnut Cemetery at Walnut, Iowa.

John was born April 27, 1906 in Burg of Fehmarn, Germany the son of August and Augusta Kutnink.

He came to the United States on June 13, 1922.  He lived in Minnesota until the time of his marriage when he moved to Walnut, Iowa.  He became a citizen of the United States on August 29, 1929.  On January 19, 1924 he was united in marriage to Edna Jensen at Papillion, Nebraska.  John was a farmer in the Walnut area.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Gustav, Henry and Carl; one sister, Anna Matt; and one grandson, Louis Pedersen, III.

Survivors include his wife, Edna of Walnut; one son, Donald of Irwin; one daughter, Mrs. Louis (Rosemary) Pedersen, Jr. of Walnut; ten grandchildren; one great grandson; one brother, Julius who is presently residing at Colonial Manors Nursing Home in avoca and one sister, Mrs. Magda Sievert of Burg of Fehmarn, Germany.
 

Submitted by: Darlene Vergamini
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Julius Kutnink
August 28, 1983
Council Bluffs Nonpareil

Julius Kutnink, 89, Minden, Iowa died Staturday at Colonial Manor Nursing Home.  Kutnink, a retired farmer, was a World War I veteran, a member of the United Church of Chirst in Minden, and a member of the Minden American Legion Post.  His wife Ida, died November 10, 1982.  Surviving are a sister, Magda Sievert of Germany, nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services will be held Monday at the United Church of Christ in Minden.  The Rev. Andrew Rosulek of Minden's United Church of Christ will officiate.  American Legion graveside services and burial will be at Minden Cemetery.
 

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