Kossuth County, Iowa Obituaries Mrs. E. J. Widen Mrs. E. J. Widen, of Corwith, well known in eastern Kossuth, died suddenly at her home Saturday (1944). Funeral services were held from St. Mary's Catholic church at Corwith Tuesday morning at 10:30 with Rev. F. Leo O'Connell officiating. Internment was in the Corwith cemetery. Born Elizabeth Cecelia Halligan to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Halligan at Piper City, Ill., July 3, 1890, deceased was the mother of twelve children, three of whom preceded her in death. She was married to Ernest J. Widen at Britt. Nov. 6, 1912. Surviving are the husband and five daughters, Donna Marie, at home, Mary (Zwonitzer) Mason City, Florence (Grandgenett and Helen (Arndorfer) St. Benedict, and five sons, Bennie, Gene and Charles at home and Dale at St. Benedict. Eight sisters, two brothers and seven grandchildren also survive. The sisters: Mrs. Carl Cherland, Blue Earth, Minn.; Mrs. Jack Johnson, Humboldt; Mrs. Geo. Stokesbury, Garner; Mrs. Ike Smith, Livermore; Mrs. D. J. Bishard, Lexington, Oklahoma; Mrs. Augusta Timms, St. Paul, Minn.' Miss Marie Halligan, Corwith; and the brothers, Steve Halligan, Blue Earth, Minn., and Dan Halligan, Corwith. [Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Ben Hopkins Wesley lost a human landmark when Ben Hopkins died Saturday (1944). For more than 50 years he served as local agent of the Milwaukee railroad, and he was known to everyone far and wide. Still in service last Nov 9, Mr. Hopkins suffered a stroke. For a week thereafter he was cared for at home. Then was a patient at the Kossuth hospital four weeks. On Monday just before Christmas, he was taken home. [Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Mrs. Michael (Rosalia Zummach) Wingert, one of the first pioneers of Wesley, passed away at her residence at 11:05 Monday night at the age of 83 years. (1944) Rosalia Zummach was born in Rosenfelde, West Prussia, Germany on Oct. 31, 1860. At the age of two years she emigrated to this country with her parents and sister. They first settled in Ottawa, Canada, then moved to Manistee, Mich., and later to Eldora, Iowa, where she grew to womanhood under the fascinating life of a log cabin home. On Feb. 7, 1882 she was united in marriage to Michael Wingert at Ackley, Iowa. The funeral services were conducted from St. Joseph's Catholic church at 10:00 Wednesday morning with Rev. L. N. Klein officiating. The remains were laid to rest in St. Joseph's cemetery. Mrs. Wingert was preceded in death by her husband, three sons and three daughters. Those left to mourn her passing are Mrs. Michael (Anna) Franzen of Jump River, Wis.' Lawrence of Wesley, Julius of Adams, Minn.; Andrew of Mission, Texas; Louis of Wesley; Sister Mary Rosalima (Celestine)of of Dubuque; Raymond of Boston, Mass.; George Prema whom she reared from infancy; 34 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; one brother, August Zummach, of Las Vegas, Nevada, and a number of nieces and nephews. [Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Mrs. Wallace Benton Funeral services for Mrs. Wallace Benton, 72, who died Wednesday morning (1944) following a long illness, were held Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the Methodist church with the Rev. J. A. Riggs in charge, following prayer service at the home at 2:00 o'clock. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery with the Tom McMahon funeral home in charge. Mrs. Benton was born Jannette Erilla McNamee at Colesburg, Iowa, Aug. 28, 1871, the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. E. L. McNamee, and spent her girlhood in that vicinity. On Oct. 22, 1902 she was married to Wallace Benton at Wells, Minn.,, who with their four daughters and one son survive. They are Mrs. Mildred Matern of Haigler, Nebr.; Mrs. Irma D. Kissack of Hayward, Calif.; Mrs. Audra White of Des Moines; Delbert Benton of Wesley and Virginia of Des Moines. Also six grandchildren, Sheryl Kissack, Billy and Bobby White, Evalon Ann, Doris Mary and Constance Rose Benton survive as do four sisters, Mrs. Hattie Keller of Big Stone City, S.D.; Mrs. Minnie Weidt of Austin, Minn.; Mary McNamee, Dubuque, and Mrs. Lorena Thompson of Wautoma, Wis., and one brother, Willie C. McNamee, Witter Springs, Calif. Her parents and one brother preceded her in death. Most of her married life was spent in Wesley. [Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Matt Laux Funeral services were held for Matt Laux, 76, at 10 o'clock Saturday morning at St. Joseph's Catholic church here, the Rev. L. N. Klein, pastor, officiating at requiem mass. Four grandsons- Donald and Wendell Olson and Leroy and John Seiler- served mass. Mr. Laux died at 10 o'clock Thursday evening (1944), following a stroke suffered a week before. Born at Cleveland, Ohio, Jan. 26, 1868. Mr. Laux was married to Rose Roskopf Feb. 6, 1893, at St. Peter's church, Story county. Four daughters were born, all surviving and living at Wesley: Mrs. (Mae) August Garman; Mrs. (Clara) Henry Haverly, Mrs. (Kate) Seiler, and Mrs. (Emma) Erwin Olson. Mr. and Mrs. Laux moved to Wesley in 1901, and Mr. Laux was a drainage contractor. He served as councilman, also as mayor, for some years. Mr. and Mrs. Laux celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary Feb. 6, 1943. Besides his wife and the daughters, Mr. Laux is survived by 33 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Lizzie Having, lives at Jerseyville, Ill., brother Frank at Linglay, and a brother John at Sterling, Okla. A nephew the Rev. Herman Laux, of Munday, Tex., also survives. [Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Charles Kerrins Charles Kerrins, 80, died at his home at Leon sometime Wednesday night (1944). He had apparently felt as well as usual on returning the evening before, but was found dead in bed Thursday morning in the rooming house where he lived. Funeral services were held at the Leon Catholic church Saturday, and the body was brought here for burial that afternoon in the family lot at St. Joseph's Catholic church cemetery. Mrs. Kerrins died here 13 years ago, and Mr. Kerrins left six years ago for Leon, where his son "Chuck" lived. There are four daughters: Verna, Crystal Lake, Minn.; Isabella, Piper City, Ill., where she is housekeeper for a priest; Mrs. Beverly Hatfield, Kalamazoo, Mich.; and Imogene, Michigan. Two other sons survive: Thomas, California; and John, Michigan. A daughter Hilda has long been dead. Isabel, Verna, Beverly, "Chuck," and the latter's wife accompanied the body here. Note Latter's wife Edna Loebig Kerrins [Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Leo West Leo West, 66, died suddenly on January 22, (1944) 10:30 at his farm home. He had gone to bed apparently in good health, but was found dying a few minutes later. Mr. West was born at Galena, Ill., April 23, 1877. The family moved thence to Haverhill, near Marshalltown, and there marriage to Martha Kunkel took place May 4, 1909. Seven children were born, and all, with their mother, survive. After farming near Haverhill, three years, the West's moved to Kimball, Minn., where they farmed six years. For the last 26 years Mr. West had farmed his own place south of Wesley. There are four sons, Pvt. Walter West, in England; Cletus, Wilbur (Note Wilbert), and Donald. Daughters are Mrs. Ben Matern, Thornton; Mrs. Paul Studer and Mrs. Gaylon Vitzthum. There are seven grandchildren. Four sisters and two brothers of Mr. West are living: Mrs. Minnie Knoll and Gust West, Eagle Grove; Mrs. Francis Dankbar, Sister M. Leonetta, Sister M. Leonora, and Joseph West, also of Eagle Grove. Funeral services were held January 25th at 10 o'clock at St. Joseph's Catholic church here, the Rev. L. N. Klein, pastor, officiating. Burial was made in St. Joseph's Catholic church cemetery. Pallbearers were Herman and August Studer, Lou Wingert, Moran Ferstl, Louis Lickteig, and Frank Wolf. In attendance at the funeral from out of the community were: Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Kunkel, St. Clout, Mr. Math Kunkel, Maple Lake, Mrs. Christ Schootz, Eden Valley, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hommerding and Jos. Wicken, Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. Hommerding, Mr. and Mrs. Urban Hommerding, Mrs. John Gregory, Kimball, Mrs. Kenneth Spangler, Waseca, all in Minnesota. John and Al Kunkel, Joseph West, Haverhill, Ia; Sister M. Leonno (Leonora), Keota; Sister M. Leonetta, Dubuque; Gust West, Eagle Grove; Mrs. Frances Dankbar, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dankbar, Jos. Dankbar, Mrs. Leo Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. George Knoll; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Engstler, all of Garner. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Dankbar, Buffalo Center; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kunkel, LuVerne; Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Lallier, Mr. and Mrs. Magnus Rahm, St. Benedict; Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Frankl, Irvington. [Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Michael Lloyd Zwonitzer Michael Lloyd Zwonitzer, 2 year old son of Mrs. Lloyd Zwonitzer, 411 West State, drowned at 11:35 Friday morning (1944) in Willow creek near his home. The body was recovered from the creek by the mother, who plunged into 3 feet of water to take the boy into her arms and climb the steep bank to the street. The combination and salvage trucks of the fire department were called to the scene and a resuscitator was used for 5 minutes until a physician pronounced the little boy dead. The body was found in the water immediately to the west of an abandoned garage, which stood next to the Zwonitzer home to the west. Neighbors said the boy was playing in the garage shortly before and may have fallen through a hole in the back wall, in which event he would have plunged directly into the creek waters. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The body was taken to the Patterson funeral home. The boy's father, Lloyd Zwonitzer, Waterloo, has been notified. He and Mrs. Zwonitzer have been separated. A sister, Patricia Ann, 4 years old, also survives. Mrs. Zwonitzer and her children have lived here since September. [Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Otto Kirschbaum August Kirschbaum and family and his mother, Mrs. William Kirschbaum, drove to Garner early Saturday morning (1944) to attend the funeral of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Robert Kirschbaum, and was greatly shocked by the news of his brother, Otto Kirschbaum, being electrocuted late Friday night when an electric pump which he was repairing in the basement of his home developed a short circuit. He is survived by his wife, three small children, his parents and five brothers and three sisters. The Otto Kirschbaums lived in Mason City. [Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Mrs. Olaf Funnemark Funeral services for Mrs. Olaf Funnemark, 58, who died suddenly from a heart attack at her farm home north of Wesley Thursday about 6 p.m. were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 (1944) at the Congregational church, following a prayer service at the home. The Rev. Mr. Johnson, local pastor, assisted by the Rev. David Quill, of the Seneca Lutheran church, was in charge of the services, which were very largely attended. Mrs. Funnemark's maiden name was Caroline Emma Nelson, and she was youngest daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Nelson, born at Dwight, Ill., November 26, 1885. When she was nine, the family, in 1894, moved to a farm near St. Benedict, Later, in 1899, to a farm four miles northwest of Wesley, where they were living when on November 24, 1910, Caroline Emma and Mr. Funnemark were married. Four children were born: Helen Elizabeth, who at death in February, 1935, was home economics teacher in the Wesley public school; Edward, Ottumwa, now in state department of health employ; Mildred, home economics teacher at Burt; and Howard at home. [Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Robert James Price Robert James Price, 14 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Price, 504 9th S.E., died at a local hospital at 9:30p.m. Sunday evening (1944), following an illness. The child was born Jan. 24, 1943, in Mason City. Surviving the child are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Price, a sister, Georgene Price, and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Jarosh and Mr. and Mrs. Glen H. Price. Funeral services will be held at the St. Joseph's Catholic church at 10:30 p.m. (as printed in the article) Tuesday, with Father P. J. Behan officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph's Catholic cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Meyer funeral home until the time of services. [Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Mrs. Vincent Kellner Mrs. Vincent Kellner, 36, died suddenly last week (1944) Tuesday morning at the Kossuth hospital, and funeral services were held Friday morning at 10:30 at the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic church, West Bend, with burial in the Catholic cemetery there. The pastor, the Rev. Paul Dobberstein, West Bend, and the Rev. Nicholas Becker, of Royal, officiated at the last rites, and pallbearers were Cyril Kellner, Matt Weydert, and Frank Hilbert, St. Joe; Mildred Elbert, Whittemore; Dennis Goeders, Sexton; and Tom Becker, Wesley. Death was caused by pulmonary embolism. Mrs. Kellner was born Geneva Bowman Nov. 16, 1907, at St. Lawrence, S. D., and was married to Mr. Kellner, of St Benedict, Feb. 1935. Besides her husband, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kellner, St Benedict, she left five children; Robert, William, Janice, Dean, and Barbara, the latter an infant of two or three weeks. Mrs. Kellner's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Bowman, Eagle Butte, S. D., also survive, and there are two brothers and two sisters, Lyle, Delmar, and Kathleen, of Eagle Butte; and Mrs. Roy (Dorothy) Olsen, Minneapolis. [Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] August J. Fehr August J. Fehr, life-long resident of St. Benedict, died very suddenly at his home Sunday evening at 8:45 o'clock (1944). He was 47 years of age. During the past several months he had not been in the best of health and had been forced to retire from active hard labor for some time. Surviving are his wife, the former Laura Arndorfer, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Cink; two uncles Charles Emanuel, of here, and Joseph E., of Bellingham, Wash., and an aunt Mrs. Jacob Augustine, of St. Cloud, Minn. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Fehr who preceded him in death several years ago. He was a veteran of the last war and military service was held at 9:30 o'clock Wednesday morning at the St. Benedict Catholic church, Rev. John Neppel officiating at the requiem high mass. Out of town relatives present were Mrs. Mary Krebsbach, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Emanuel and daughter Marylin, of St. Ansgar, Iowa; Mrs. Chas. Richardson of St. Cloud, Minn.; Mrs. Francis Bonder of Kansas City, and Mrs. Hildegarde Conner of Des Moines. Pallbearers were veterans of the last war, George and John Ludwig, Ambrose Lickteig, Alvin Rosenmeyer, George Grien, and Matt Bormann. Color bearers were Henry Arndorfer and L. A. Weber; color guards were Joe Wilger and Wilbur Ziegler. The firing squad, members of the V. F. W. of Algona, were Fred Plumb, Francis McMahon, H.S. Montgomery, Harvey Johnson, O. J. Simons, Harry Ditsworth and Jake Eichen. Ted Herbst of Algona played "Taps." [Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Mrs. Pauline Hanig Surrounded by her family, Mrs. Pauline Hanig, 84, one of Wesley's best known and most beloved among the older residents, died at 2:15 Saturday afternoon (1944) Though Mrs. Hanig had been in poor health during the last few years, the end came in peace, terminating a Christian life filled with kindness. Mrs. Hanig was born at Freeport, Ill., in 1860, but when only six months old was brought to Ackley, Ia., where the family settled on a farm. She was married to Joseph Hanig February 5, 1884, at the St. Benedict church in this county by the Rev. R. E. Gahr, osb. Shortly after marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Hanig began farming south of Wesley, on the same place where Mrs. Hanig died, the farm now occupied by the son Leo. Mr. Hanig died 47 years ago. Mrs. Hanig was the mother of eight children, five of whom survive; Catharine, Mrs. J. B. Seidl, Dedham, Ia, Luly, Mrs. John Ammann, Geneva, Ia., George, Leo, of Wesley, and Clara, Sister Mary Luke of Mount St. Francis, Dubuque. Three deceased sons were: Francis, Joseph, and Jacob. Two sisters also survive; Sister Mary Longina, Mount St. Francis Dubuque, and Mrs. George Hanig Ackley. Mrs. Hanig was the fourth of 12 children. [Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Frank Kouba A heart attack proved fatal to Frank Kouba, Wesley, at his home Saturday night. He came into the house at 10 o'clock and sat down on the davenport saying that he didn't feel very well and a few minutes later he had passed on. (1944) Funeral services will be held from St. Joseph's Catholic church Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock with interment in the Catholic cemetery. Frank Kouba, born in Chicago, June 15, 1896, came to Wesley with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kouba, Sr., in 1900. The senior Kouba opened a meat market here and the younger Frank worked with him until 1925 when the father retired and at which time Frank, Jr., purchased the business and which he continued to operate until his death. The past year he had been associated with the Curtis Candy Co., Chicago, and Mrs. Kouba had operated and managed the store. Deceased was married to Myrtle Melvold, Cottonwood, Minn., June 18, 1929, and the wife and two children, Shirley 77, (someone did not proof read) and Craig 7, survive, as do also the elder Koubas. One brother, Joe, Corwith; three sisters, Mrs. Henry (Bess) Van Oosting, of Charles City, and Grace and Vera Kouba, of Omaha, also survive. Frank was a veteran of World War I having served in the navy and overseas. He was a member of the American Legion, local post. [Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Harold Breen Harold Breen was killed by train in Georgia Thursday evening about 8 o'clock, according to a telegram received by local relatives. No further details were given. Harold Breen was born in Titonka and lived here most of his life. He was about 33 yrs old. He was graduated from Titonka high school, worked in a barber shop and, some 3 years before entering the service, operated a shop at Buffalo Center. He was home in May, and on May 6 was married to Miss V. Opal Meyer of Algona. His wife returned to Georgia with him and was still there. His mother, Mrs. Jennie Breen, and sister, Miss Stella Mae Breen, deputy county recorder, live ion Algona; his brother, George, and sister, Mrs. Elmer Peterson, live at Titonka. A brother, Leo, was killed in World War I and the local post of the American Legion was named Breen Post in his honor. [Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Mrs. John Kellner Mrs. John Kellner, mother of Matt Kellner, died Wednesday night, Aug. 2, (1944) at 11 o'clock at her farm home near St. Benedict following a brief illness of jaundice and quinsy. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 9:30 at the St. Benedict Catholic church with the Rev. Neppel celebrant at the solemn requiem mass. Mrs. Kellner was born Ann Hilbert on Aug. 1, 1879, near St. Joe in Humboldt county, and lived all of her life near St. Joe and St. Benedict. She was married to John Kellner Aug. 1, 1897 and to this union were born eight children all surviving. They are Mathias, of Wesley; Mrs. Matt (Kate) Bormann of Algona; Mrs. Mike (Susie) Arndorfer, of Corwith; Vincent Kellner of Ottosen; Mrs. Lawrence (Marcella) Reckner of New Hampton; Mrs. Francis Godfredson of California; Mrs. George (Rosetta) Arna, of Wesley, and Marie Kellner at home. She also leaves her husband and 32 grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: Peter Hilbert, of Wesley; Matt Hilbert, of Algona; Frank Hilbert, of Algona; Frank Hilbert, of St. Joe; Mrs. John Hilbert, of Algona; Mrs. M. J. Kellner, of Livermore; Mrs. Susie Weidert, of St. Joe; Mrs. Peter Besch, of Algona, and Mrs. W. C. Elbert of Whittemore. Burial was in the St. Benedict cemetery with the Tom McMahon funeral home in charge. [Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Aged Mother of Father Klein The Rev. L. N. Klein went to Granville Sunday (1944) to attend the funeral of his mother, who died Friday at the age of 92. She had been in fairly good health till three weeks ago, when she fell sick with the flu. Other Wesleyans who attended the funeral Monday morning included Mr. and Mrs. Lou Goetz, Mr. and Mrs. John Richter, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Becker, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Studer, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Erdman, and Ben G. Studer. [Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Otis Cook Funeral services were held at Belmond Wednesday afternoon for Otis Cook, 37. Who died at Belmond Sunday after an illness of 3 years. Mr. Cook was born and raised in the Kanawha community and was a nephew of Emil Pruisman of Kanawha. Mr. Cook is survived by his wife and 2 sons; his mother, Mrs. George Cook; and 3 brothers, Clarence and Howard of Clear Lake, and Otto of Mason City. [Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Eugene Kirschbaum Word was received here last week that Eugene Kirschbaum had been killed in action in France July 11.He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Kirschbaum, Mason City, Wesley residents until a few years ago. Eugene was born in Waterloo September 27, 1922, and graduated from Wesley high school in 19451, moving to Mason City with his parents that year. He enlisted in the service February 16, 1943, and took his basic training at Fort Knox, Ky. He had a furlough in June of that year. In the following September he landed in England. He is survived by his parents, three sisters: Mrs. Maxine Adreon, Des Moines; Loretta and Mary Ann, at home; and one brother, Jerry, also at home. Memorial requiem high mass was said for him at Holy Family church in Mason City Tuesday morning. [Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Ambrose Youngwirth A memorial requiem high mass was sung for the late Ambrose Youngwirth Monday morning at 9 o'clock by the Rev. L. N. Klein at St. Joseph's Catholic church here. Ambrose was killed in Italy June 26 (1944) while serving in a famous American division. Born at Haverhill, Ia., March 22, 1914, he was brought to Wesley by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Youngwirth, in 1922. He enlisted in the army in April, 1941, and was stationed at Camp Claibourne a year before he went overseas. He was just past 30 at death. Besides his parents, Ambrose is survived by four brothers, Richard, Corwith; Lawrence, Luke, and John at home; and by three sisters: Mrs. Julius Becker, St. Joe; Alice and Mary, at home. Pallbearers were Jos. Krieps, Wilbur (Wilbert) West Paul Studer, Edward Eisenbacher, Roman Ricke, and Raymon Ricke. K. C. Members from Wesley and Algona attended the service in a body, as also did members of the local Legion post and the United Service women. The adult choir with Sister Luke at the pipe-organ, sang for the high mass. [Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Sister Mary Illuminatti Matern Word was received here Wednesday of the death that day of Sister Illuminatti, 56, at St. Joseph's convent in Milwaukee, following several years illness. The deceased was the former Ida (Not Ida, Her given name was Magdalena, Helena, or Lena) Matern, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Matern. Her sister, Mrs. Henry Sherman of Algona and her two brothers, Lou Matern of Algona and July Matern left Friday to attend the funeral which was held there Saturday. [Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Nick Willger Funeral services for Nick Willger, killed in an auto accident Saturday morning, were held from St. Cecelia's church at 10 o'clock this morning (Tuesday) with Father Mallinger in charge and interment was in Calvary cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Zender, John Youngwirth, John Frideres, Nicholas Weydert, Leonard Thilges and Gene McMahon. Nick Willger was born in Germany May 31, 1862, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Willger. When still young man the family came to the United States and located near Edelstein, Ill. It was in this town on Jan. 5, 1887, that he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Scheeler. They lived in Illinois some years and then moved to Kossuth county, LuVerne township, in 1897, where they lived up to 1917 when they moved to Algona. The son, Joe Willger, operates the home place in LuVerne township. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Willger were six daughters and one son. A daughter, Augusta, died in infancy and another daughter Florence, died in 1925. Surviving are Mrs. Simon Hirner, Wesley; Mrs. Victor Frideres and Mrs. Chas. Hoffman, Algona, and Joe Willger, LuVerne, and the wife and mother. A brother, John Willger, of Chicago, also survives and arrived here Monday to attend the funeral. Mr. Willger was well and favorable known in Algona and the northern part of the county and was one of the influential and highly respected farmers and citizens of Kossuth and Algona during the many years he had lived. [Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Walter Ricke Walter Ricke, 29, young farmer near Wesley, was found dead Friday night at 11 o'clock (1944) by Edw. Cink, Woden who was going home after a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Cink, near Wesley. Walter had been in town in the evening, and had left at 10 o'clock to go home. When he was found, his car, a Ford, was on its side, but had not gone into the ditch. Walter's body had been thrown 15 feet, and was lying on the shoulder of the road on the east side. The car was headed south. Coroner M. G. Bourne and Sheriff Cogley were called, but an inquest was not necessary, since it was apparent the death was accidental. Death was instantaneous from a fractured skull. Young Ricke was alone in the car, and the exact cause of the accident could not be determined, but it is thought that he lost control of the car. The accident happened only a half mile from his mother's home. Walter was born December 2, 1915, on the farm near Wesley where the George Vitzthums now live. He attended St. Joseph's school at Wesley and the Wesley high school. His father, William Ricke, died in 1942, and since then he had helped with the farm work. Surviving the young man are his mother, two brothers, Arthur, at home, and Cpl. LeRoy Ricke, Camp Bowie, Tex., who came for the funeral, and a sister Irene, also at home. Funeral services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic church Tuesday, conducted by Father Klein, pastor, and burial was made in the church cemetery, pallbearers being six uncles: Lee, Lawrence, Lou, George, Roman and Raymon Ricke. [Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] David Lee Matern A boy, David Lee, born to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Matern, Thornton, December 26, died Sunday, Dec. 31, (1945) and last week Tuesday the body was brought here for burial. Mrs. Matern is the former Mary West, eldest daughter of Mrs. Martha West, and the Materns have two daughters. Ben manages a stock farm. Carolyn Lyn Ringham Carol Lyn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ringham of Manly, born Jan. 25, (1945) lived but 4 days. Committal service was held Tuesday with the Rev. Harold Henriksen of the Lutheran church officiating. Burial was in the Manly cemetery with Bride's funeral home in charge. Mrs. Mary Goetz Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Goetz, 80, who died Wednesday evening at 6:35 following a stroke suffered a week before, were held at 10 o'clock Saturday morning at St. Joseph's Catholic church with the Rev. L. N. Klein in charge of the Requiem Mass. Mrs. Goetz was born at Bureau county, Ill., Aug. 10, 1864. She was married Aug. 8, 1889, to Henry Lindenmeyer. A son, Frank Lindenmeyer was born to this union. Mr. Lindenmeyer died in 1894. On Feb. 23, 1897, she was married to John Goetz in Illinois. The family came to Wesley in February, 1899, and lived on their farm northwest of town and retired from the farm 18 years ago and Mr. Goetz passed away suddenly on June 26, 1930. Seven children were born to this union Mrs. Helen Johnson, George Goetz, Leo and Joe (twins), Henry Goetz, Clara Goetz, who died Dec. 27, 1928, and Dorothy Goetz, all living in and near Wesley. She is also survived by her son, Frank Lindenmeyer of Hammond, Ind., and three stepsons, Mike Goetz of Wesley, John and Fred Goetz of Lostant, Ill.; 24 grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Will Lane of Princeton, Ill., and two brothers, Frank Bruer and Henry Bruer of Hennepin, Ill. J. L. Studer Funeral services for Jack Studer, 53, who died at 11:45 at the Veterans hospital in Des Moines Saturday morning, (1945) were held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Joseph's Catholic church with the Rev. L. N. Klein in charge of Requiem High Mass. John L. Studer was born Nov. 7, 1891, to Mr. and Mrs. Amandus A. Studer, on the farm south of town known as the Henry Ricke farm. He grew to manhood in the Wesley community, attending St. Joseph's Parochial school here and then worked as a carpenter several years in South Dakota where he joined the army in World War I. He left from Sioux Falls in the spring of 1918. On July 25, 1918, at Junction City, Kansas, he was united in marriage to Viola Luken of Dell Rapids, S. D. He was mustered out of service in January, 1919, and he and his young wife came to Wesley and began farming on his father's hone place southwest of town, The family retired to Wesley in 1936 when Mr. Studer engaged in general trucking. Five children were born to this union: Mrs. Julius (Vivian) Kelch; Lt. Robert V. Studer of the European war zone; T-5 Gayle Studer of the Pacific war zone, and Jeannine and Billy at home. They and the mother survive. Mr. Studer had been in noticeably failing health since last spring and when he was admitted to the Veterans hospital in Des Moines. On Nov. 3, 1944, it became known that he was suffering from bright's disease and heart trouble. He was allowed to return to his home here Dec. 30, but upon becoming worse, was returned to the hospital Jan. 15, where he remained until his death at noon Feb. 10. Preceding him in death were his parents, his stepmother, one sister, Mrs. Ann (Henry) Haverly, Dennis Studer, a World War I casualty, and two infant sisters. Surviving him are five sisters, Mrs. Rose (Ed) Ferrie of Plattsmouth, Neb.; Mrs. Lucy (Lou) Schleusner of Garner; Mrs. Mona (Fred) Bohn of Las Vegas, Nev.; Mrs. Agnes (Jack) McCloskey of Eugene, Oregon; Mrs. Lillian (Larry) Dalgetty of Mason City; also three brothers, Alfonse Studer of Wesley, Max Studer of Mason City and Henry Studer of Sioux Falls. The McMahon funeral home was in charge of arrangements which included full military rites at the grave conducted by members of the American Legion Andrews Post No. 428, Wesley. Pallbearers were six cousins, Julius P. Studer, Ben G. Studer, Herman Studer, August Studer, Joe Studer and Victor Loebig, all of Wesley. Mr. Studer was a past Legion Post commander of Wesley, and had been a member of the Catholic church in Wesley most of his life. Others persons from a distance who attended the funeral included the Studer daughter, Mrs. Julius Kelch, Estherville, with her husband; Mr. and Mrs. Lou Schleusner, daughter Blanche, Mrs. Don Butz, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Young, all of Garner. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schleusner, Forest City; Mr. and Mrs. Max Studer, son Donnie, and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Dalgetty, Mason City; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Studer and Mrs. Wm. Flanagan, Sioux Falls; Mrs. Gregory Studer and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Doerr, St. Benedict; Clarence Haverly, Dundee, Ill. And a son. Mr. and Mrs. Gerge Kelch Jr., Kanawha; Mr. and Mrs. Julius Studer, Luverne; Mr. and Mrs. Jake Studer, Iowa Falls; Mrs. Bertha Richtsmeier, Clara Richtsmeier, and Annbel Hoefel, Fort Dodge; Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Luken, Colman, S. D.; Mrs. Adelia Thistlewood, Sioux City; Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Cink, Woden. Julius Kunz In the death of Julius Kunz, of Wesley, last Monday evening, Kossuth county and northern Iowa lost one of our best men and outstanding citizens. Mr. Kunz, who had been apparently in good health, had only recently returned from a health sanitarium in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he was in the habit of going each year for a health check-up. Outside of a slight heart condition he was given a clean slate. A sudden paralytic stroke, however, occurred Monday and death came within a few hours at Mercy hospital in Mason City, where he had been since Thursday (1945). Mrs. Kunz was at the bedside at the time of her husbands death. Julius Kunz was born May 21, 1875, at Watertown, Wisconsin, and would have been 70 years old next May had he lived. He came to Wesley with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kunz, when only three years old, and had consequently been a resident of Kossuth county for over 67 years. His father was one of the pioneer merchants and grain dealers of Wesley. Julius married Clara Thompson, a Wesley girl, in 1906. She died within the same year. In 1915 he was married to Miss Marie Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson, of Wesley. To this union four children were born: Lieut. Julius Kunz, who is a navigator in the air force, now stationed in Italy since the first of the year; Maxine, deceased in infancy; June Adel of Miami, Florida with the FBI, and Maryadine, who is attending the college of education at Evanston, Illinois. Five brothers preceded Julius in death; Edward, Henry, Otto and Albert (Ollie), all of Wesley, and John who was an attorney in Reno, Nevada. The father died a comparatively young man, but the mother lived to be 82, and died within the past few years. The surviving sisters of Julius are Mrs. (Adelia) T. J. Carmody, of Danville, Illinois, and Mrs. (Agnes) A. R. Corey, of Des Moines. Funeral services are to be held Friday, February 16, at the Catholic church in Wesley at 10:00a.m., with the Rev. L. N. Klein officiating. Julius was a devout member of the Catholic church and of the Knights of Columbus. Attending the funeral from out of town will be Esther Burke, niece of San Francisco, whom Julius raised following the death of her parents; Mrs. John Anderson, mother of Mrs. Kunz, of Fowler, Colorado, who will remain in Wesley for an indefinite time; Dr. and Mrs. T. J. Carmody, of Danville, Illinois; Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Corey, of Des Moines; Mrs. An Kunz, of Des Moines and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Anderson, of Richmond, Kansas. Julius Kunz was a man of many interests, who had a statewide acquaintance. His numerous friends in Kossuth county and northern Iowa, had at different times endeavored to prevail on him to allow them to present his name for public office. H had been urged to allow his name to be presented for representative and governor. His wide acquaintance and well known ability particularly qualified him for either of these offices. He was a republican, but not hide-b bound and had many friends in both parties. However much Julius enjoyed and took an interest in politics, he always refused to seek any office. Locally for several years he was president of the County Fair Association, and was always ready to lend a hand to any worthy project. A good share of his life was spent as a banker, president of the First National Bank of Wesley. Of late years he had devoted his time to his land investments and the grain business, owning a string of elevators. He was one of the large land owners of the county and still owned a number of farms. Julius had a wonderfully attractive personality and most people with whom he came in contact soon came to regard him as a tried and true friend, one of whom is this writer. He loved life and enjoyed his contacts with people. He was a man of the strictest integrity and one whose word was truly "as good as a bond." Julius will not be with us any more but his memory will long linger. Richter Twin Daughters Twin daughters, born prematurely to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Richter Friday evening at the Mercy hospital at Mason City were buried in St. Joseph's cemetery here Thursday. Mrs. Richter, the former Mary Gray, submitted to an appendectomy on Monday of last week. Her condition was reported as satisfactory the first of the week. Edward Vanderah Marshalltown Mr. and Mrs. Albert Neuroth were called to Marshalltown Saturday, Feb. 10, (1945) by news of the sudden death of the Latter's brother Edw. Vanderah, 58. Other relatives who attended the funeral last week Tuesday included Mrs. Nate (Imogene) Studer, Mrs. Jack (Alberta) Grant, Britt, and Urban Neuroth. Mr. Vanderah had operated a feed store and hatchery. William Kirschbaum William Kirschbaum was buried here (Sexton, Iowa) Saturday after Funeral services read at St. Joseph's Catholic church by Father Klein. Visiting priests were Father Murphy, Mason City, Father Ormsby, Belmond and Father Manternach, Garner. Pallbearers were six of Mr. Kirschbaum's grandsons - Robert Garman, Arthur Garman, Robert T. Kirschbaum, Edward Kirschbaum, Robert Kirschbaum and Vincent Kirschbaum. Born in Cassville, Wis., July 18, 1860, he spent his boyhood near Cassville. On Jan. 18, 1883, he was married to Lena Bausch, also of Cassville. They lived there until 1891 and then moved to Iowa settling near Whittemore, later going to Wesley, Kanawha, Britt, Crystal Lake, Forest City and finally to Sexton. He was 85 years old. (died 1945) Those who survive him are his wife and eight children - Peter of Ayrshire, Mrs. Richard Garman, St. Benedict; Aloys, of Britt; Robert of Garner, August, of Sexton; Mrs. Harry Meleney, of Mason City, and Mrs. Eugene Cink, of Algona. Forty-two grandchildren and 47 great grandchildren and one sister Mrs. Eva Fennewald of Dubuque, also remain. Louis J. Schaller Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, (1945) at St. Mary's Catholic church, Corwith for Louis J. Schaller. Requiem high mass was read by Father O'Connell, Britt, Father Klein, of Wesley, assisting. Mr. Schaller, who was born to Louis and Theresa Schaller July 23, 1918, near Renwick, and was 27 at death, was drowned Tuesday, Aug. 14, in the Boone river at his farm southwest of Kanawha. When Louis was four his parents moved to a farm near Corwith, where he attended rural schools and then engaged in farming. On August 18, 1942, the youth was called to service and was inducted into the army at Fort Leavenworth, Kans. From there he was sent to Prince Rupert, B.C., Can., but after a short time there he was transferred to the Barnes general hospital, Vancouver, Wash., later to the Vancouver Barracks, where he served as guard. On July 3, 1943, he was sent to Fort Lewis, Wash., where he received an honorable discharge September 4, 1943.At Vancouver Barracks the soldier was married to Margaret M. Garman, Wesley, the ceremony taking place at the Barnes general hospital chapel February 10, 1943. Capt. W. J. Heavey officiating. Since discharge Mr. Schaller had been farming at Britt and Kanawha. Surviving are the widow; the parents; four sisters - Mrs. Arthur Kelch and Mrs. Max Sloan, Corwith, Mrs. Cyril Hanlon, Chicago, and Mrs. Harold De Sart, Lake City; and two brothers, Rene and Robert, at home. Carl Leonard Mrs. L. E. Wingert received official word last Tuesday of the death of her brother, Carl Leonhard, 311, in a motor vehicle accident in Germany, July 28. (1945) Carl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Leonhard, February 23, 1914, at Tony, Wis. He came to Wesley in 1934 and had made his home here with his sister until his induction into the army in January, 1942. He went overseas three years ago and saw service with the armored division in Iceland, Belgium, France, England, Holland, and Germany. He is survived by his mother, Ladysmith, Wis., five brothers one in the army in Oregon, and three sisters. He was preceded in death by his father and one sister. A memorial mass will be said in St. Joseph's Catholic church. Julius Kunz, Jr. Memorial was said Monday at 8:15 a.m. for 2nd Lt. Julius Kunz Jr., killed April 9 (1945) over Italy. He was born December 29, 1916 to Mr. and Mrs. Julius Kunz, and attended the Wesley parochial and public school till his senior year in high school. He was graduated from St. Thomas Military Academy in St. Paul, Minn., in 1935 and received his law degree from the University of Iowa in 1941. He practiced law at Garner from January, 1942, till Sept., 1942, when he entered civilian pilot training Sept. 14, 1942, at Pella. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Marie Kunz, two sisters, June Adele and Mary Adine, His father died February 12, 1945. A sister Maxine died in January 1924. The local Legion Post was in charge of military honors at the mass. Mrs. George Ferstl Mrs. George Ferstl, 56, St. Benedict, died Wednesday at a Rochester hospital, and Funeral services were held Saturday at 10 a.m. the St. Benedict Catholic Church were requiem high mass was said by Fr. John Neppel, pastor. Burial was in the church cemetery, and pallbearers were Otto Beckman, Ambrose Lickteig, William Mayer, George Grein, Frank Eisenbarth, and John Arend. Mrs. Ferstl, who had been in poor health for some weeks, was taken to Rochester for treatment of Cirrhosis of the liver. The disease was malignant and incurable, but a minor operation and resultant hemorrhage were the immediate causes of death. Born March 31, 1889, at Streator, Ill., Mrs. Ferstl was the daughter, Magdalena Anastasia, of James and Barbara Weiner. She lived there till she was 13, when the family came to St. Benedict with her parents. There she spent the remainder of her life. On Nov. 29 marriage took place at St. Benedict and Mr. and Mrs. Ferstl began homemaking on a farm there. When she died Mrs. Ferstl's home was still on the farm her parents bought when they came from Illinois. Four children were born: George Jr., Louis, and Leona, at home, and Agnes, Joliet, Ill. All, with their father, survive. Also surviving are Mrs. Ferstl's mother, Mrs. Barbara Weiner, Britt; a sister, Mrs. John Weiskamp, San Leandro, Calif.; and two brothers, William, Algona, and Frank, Rockford, Ia. Out of town relatives who attended the last rites included Mrs. Barbara Weimer and Barbara Weiskamp, Britt; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Weiner; and Mrs. Charlotte Weiner, Algona. Raymond Dacken Funeral services for Raymond Dacken, 31, who died last Thursday morning (1945) as a result of burns suffered in a tractor explosion fire, were held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the home near Sexton and at 2:15 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran church, Algona. Rev. Luther Loesch was in charge. Burial was in the Burt twp. Cemetery. Pallbearers were Perry Lowman and Chester Fitch, Sexton; Louis Scheppman, Algona; Robert Cody and Harold Nielson, Luverne; and Sam Shipler, Swea City. Surviving are his wife and two sons, Larry and Raymond, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dacken and a brother Wallace, all of Luverne, and sisters Mesdames Louis Riedel, Andy Nauman, Ernest Nauman, all of Burt and Mrs. Edw. Kain, Algona. Mrs. J. B. Muehe Funeral services were held Wednesday morning in St. Joseph's Catholic church for Mrs. J. B. Muehe, 68, who died at her home Sunday (1945) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Muehe was born Sept. 24, 1877, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Hildman, at West Brooklyn, Ill. She came to Iowa with her parents in 1900, where her parents farmed near Hutchins. She worked as a seamstress in Wesley prior to her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Muehe were married Aug. 21, 1934, and farmed southwest of Wesley on the place now occupied by the Clarence Ackersons. They later sold and moved to a place near Irvington where they farmed until about two years ago. Surviving are six brothers and four sisters: George of Wesley, Gertie of Ayrshire, Charles, of Redwood Falls, Minn., Mrs. Kate Simon of Campbellsport, Wis., Joe of Clear Lake, Ed and Matt of Wesley, Pauline of Campbellsport, Wis., Anthony of Wesley, and Mrs. Joe Eisenbarth of Morgan, Minn. Three stepdaughters also survive, and two stepsons. Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery, Wesley, with the McMahon funeral home in charge. Mrs. Michael Gahan Mrs. Michael Gahan, 77, died at Mercy hospital, Fort Dodge, Monday, December 3. (1945) Last October 31 Mrs. Gahan fell at her home and suffered a fractured hip. She was taken to the hospital, where her death resulted from complications. By birth Mrs. Gahan was Sarah Mathilda McGinn, and she was born at Princeton, Ill., Oct, 1868. She was married January 1, 1, 1896, at Cedar Rapids. The couple had planned to celebrate their golden wedding on the coming January 1. Surviving are Mr. Gahan, three sons and four daughters: Frank and George, Wesley; Mrs. Andrew Yetmar, Clare; Mary M. Gahan, Garner; Mrs. Carl Donahoe, Clare; Mrs. Elmer Horstman, Britt; and Joseph, Decorah. U. B. Frankl U. B. Frankl, well known Irvington merchant and stock buyer, died Wednesday afternoon about 3:30 at the Kossuth hospital where he had undergone an operation for hernia on Monday. (1945) He had not been in the best of health since he was in an accident a number of years ago. Mr. Frankl, who was generally known as Barney, was born May 16, 1889, in Cresco township on the old Ayers farm, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Frankl, pioneer Kossuth residents. In February, 1912 he married Miss Marie Catherine Mulligan at Bancroft. The following year Mr. Frankl and his brother Martin bought the general store formerly owned by the late Harry Lewis. Martin died in 1933, but Barney has continued in the business, which was known as Frankl Bros. store. He had lived in Irvington longer than other resident, and was highly thought of by all who knew him. Besides his wife, Mr. Frankl is survived by four children. They are Lt. B.A. Frankl, U.S.N.R., who arrived home Wednesday by plane from Boston where he is stationed; Donald Paul of Miami, Fla, who was recently discharged from the navy; Gerald Patrick, who farms near Irvington; and Camilla Elizabeth, who is a senior nurse at Mercy hospital, Des Moines. Herman K Cook Funeral services were held for Herman K. Cook, 75, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Maurice Studer, at the Bohn funeral home Tuesday. The Rev. W. A. Pollock was in charge of the service. The body was taken to Grundy Center for interment. Mr. Cook was born March 6, 1870, in Germany and came with his family to this country when he was 6 years old. The family settled in Illinois, later moving to a farm in Grundy county. He was married there on June 21, 1902. His wife died 26 years ago. The couple had 6 children, 3 of whom preceded their father in death. From Grundy county the Cooks moved to Corwith where they lived for 10 years, moving from there to Wesley. About 4 years ago Mr. Cook moved here (Garner, Iowa) to make his home with the Studers. Surviving are 3 children: H. B. Cook, S2/c, who is stationed at the naval training station at Norman, Okla.; Don G. Cook of Sioux Falls, S. Dak., and Mrs. Studer of Garner. Jack Cruise Funeral services were held Monday morning at 10 at the St. Patrick Catholic church at Britt for Jack Cruise, 72, who died at the Mercy hospital in Mason City early Friday morning (1945). Mr. Cruise, the last of a family of 12 children, was born at Earlville, Iowa, December 15, 1873, and came to Wesley in 1902. His wife is the former Eva Aldrich, sister of Guy and George Aldrich, of Wesley. Eight children were born to this union and all survive except Donna, Mrs. Kenneth Dwyer, who died in 1935. Surviving children are Vincent Cruise, who lives northwest of Wesley; Mrs. Katherine Ewing, of Swea City; Phyllis Cruise of Fort Worth, Indiana; Mrs. Patricia Heyer of Swea City; Evangeline at home; James of the navy in the Pacific zone and Jean Cruise of Fort Wayne. There are also six grand children. The Cruises lived on a farm north of Wesley until about nine years ago when they moved to a farm north of Britt. Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery here with the McMahon funeral home in charge. Maurice Dailey Maurice Dailey, prominent St. Benedict farmer, died at his home Tuesday, June 19, (1945) following a lingering illness with cancer of the throat, for which he received treatment at Rochester three months ago. Mr. Dailey was born 62 years ago at Cantwell, Ill., but spent the past 30 years at St. Benedict where he was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He married Mary Mulert about 23 years ago at St. Benedict, and to them were born four children, Wilbur, the oldest is home on a 30-day furlough from the navy. Vernon and Alfred are at home, and a son Irwin, died in infancy. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock at the St. Benedict Catholic church with the Rev. Fr. John Neppel in charge and burial in the Catholic cemetery. Out of town relatives who will attend the funeral are as follows; Mr. and Mrs. Tony Eisenbarth, of Morgan, Minn., Fred Mulert of Owatonna, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mulert of Mason City, and Mr. and Mrs. John Arndorfer, of Algona. The two Mr. Mulerts and Mrs. Eisenbarth and Mrs. Arndorfer are brothers and sisters of Mrs. Dailey. Also attending the rites will be Mr. Dailey's brother Pat, and sister Margaret of Athens, Ill. Ray Ricke Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at St. Joseph's Catholic church for Ray Ricke, 30, who died at the Mercy hospital a week ago Sunday following a two weeks illness with a heart ailment and complications. (1945) Ray was born Sept. 19, 1914, youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ricke, and lived his entire life here. He was graduated from the parochial school in 1928, and has been farming since. He was married to Rita Sherman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sherman, of Fort Dodge. Three children were born, Betty Rae 9, Gerry 5, and Susan, who died in infancy. Besides his wife and two children he is survived by six brothers: Frank, Boone; Laurence, Williams; George, Wesley; and his twin, Roman, Bancroft, and Lou, Wesley, and Lee, Morgan (Minn.), twins; also a sister, Mrs. (Clara) George Goetz. His parents, three brothers, Rhinard, Edward and William; two sisters Adelia and Mrs. (Mary) R. J. Thissen are dead. Out-of-town relatives who attended the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. Lee Ricke, Mrs. Paul Eisenbacher and Carl and Ben Ricke of Morgan, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Roman Ricke, Bancroft; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Ricke and Clem Ricke, of Williams; Frank Ricke and Regina, Boone; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sherman, Doris, Gerald and Carney, Fort Dodge; Mrs. Will Conners and Michael, Bloomington, Ill. Mrs. H. D. Meyer Jr. Howell, Neb.; Dr. and Mrs. C. J. Primising and Mary, Melvin; Mrs. G. E. Benedict, Minneapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ricker, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Freeze, Haverhill; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Kelger, New Hampton; Al. Lansing, Constance and Carmen Ricke, Festina; Mrs. Ed. Welter, Mrs. Aldred Johnson, Will Hoduch, and Mrs. Helen Uthe, East Dubuque; Mr. and Mrs. John Walkup, Haverhill; Mrs. Ann Kunz, Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gibson, Buffalo Center; Roy Sherman, Austin, Minn; Lou Matern and Gladys Bergstresser, Algona; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Matern, Thornton; Dr. R. J. Thissen and Mrs. Eleanor Soppe, Algona; Louis Loebig, Goldfield; Eugene Thissen, Fort Dodge; Mrs. Charles Kerrins, Owatonna, Minn. Pallbearers were Paul Flaherty, George Ama, Francis Hanig, Ed Neuroth, Hay Hogan, and Wilbur West. Burial was in St. Joseph's Catholic cemetery with the Tom McMahon funeral home in charge. Mrs. Bernard Dankbar Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dankbar went to Bancroft Tuesday to attend the funeral of their sister-in-law, Mrs. Bernard Dankbar, who died Saturday (1945). Others from Clear Lake present were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dankbar and Patricia and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jordan. Mrs. Jordan is a sister of the Dankbars. Mrs. Martha West and two daughters, Mrs. Paul Studer and Mrs. Gaylon Vitzthum attended the funeral of Mrs. Bernard Dankbar, 31, at Bancroft last week Tuesday morning. Mrs. Dankbar was a niece of the late Mr. West, and she is survived by her husband, a three weeks old baby girl, and a two year old daughter. Burial was in a cemetery at Estherville. Robert Welter Funeral services for Robert Welter, 82, resident of Wesley for nearly 40 years, were held at the Methodist church, with the Rev. J. A. Riggs in charge. Mr. Welter died Aug. 1 at the Kossuth hospital where he had been a patient for a week. He leaves his wife and the following children: Frank Welter of West Bend; Rufus C. Welter of Corwith; Ralph and Hazel of Mason City; Harry Welter of Los Angeles, Della Edith of Algona. ©2008 Genealogy Trails