Obituary: Caroline Zimmerman Escherich, Iowa, Worth Co. Caroline Zimmerman Escherich 1845-1932 Mrs. Escherich, 87, Dies at Spooner, Wis. Mrs. Caroline Escherich, a pioneer resident of near Hanlontown, died Thursday morning of last week at the home of a daughter at Spooner, Wisconsin, lacking but 12 days of reaching the advanced age of 87 years. Mrs. Escherich was a native of Saxony, Germany, where she was born On October 18, 1845, her maiden name being Caroline Illola Zimmerman. She came to America with her parents at the age of five years and the family settled in Chicago. Her mother died when Mrs. Escherich was but seven years of age and after living with her father, two sisters and a brother for a time, she went to work among strangers earning her own way at an early age. While a young girl she joined the German Lutheran church in Chicago and was active in the church of her choice. She was married to Henry Leopold Escherich in 1868 and for ten years the young couple made their home in Chicago. Mr. Escherich was a veteran of the Civil War. They came to Worth county in 1876 and bought the farm now owned by John Trustem three miles northwest of Hanlontown. They were among the earliest settlers of that community, experiencing the hardships of pioneer life. Mr. Escherich died 41 years ago and "Mother" Escherich, as she was known by all, was left with the great responsibility of rearing the children of the family. Ten children were born to them, of whom one, John Henry, died in infancy. Three sons preceded their mother in death within the last 12 years, Henry, Frederick and Gustave. The four daughters and two sons who survive their mother are Mrs. Ed Drinkwater, Spooner, Wis., at whose home she died; Mrs. Ed Evans, and Mrs. James Moore, of Birchwood, Wis.; Mrs. Louise Escherich, Sterling, Ill; George Escherich, Hettinger, N.Dak., and Edward Escherich, Hanlontown, all of whom were at the funeral except George, who was unable to be present. The body of the deceased was brought to Hanlontown Sunday morning of this week and funeral services were held at the Lutheran church at two o'clock Sunday afternoon. The Rev. James Miller was in charge of the services. Burial was made in Elmwood cemetery, Mason City, beside the bodies of her husband and sons. For the past nine years, since the infirmities of advancing age began to be more noticeable, Mrs. Escherich made her home with her children, being one winter with her son, Edward, and later going to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Drinkwater, at Spooner, where she remained until her death. Mrs. Escherich retained many interests in life even though she had lost her eyesight more than a year ago. She was known as a kind and faithful mother and friend and will be greatly missed, not only by the relatives, which included 32 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren, but also by her many friends. The floral tributes at the funeral were many and beautiful and showed the love and respect of those who know her. Copyright (c) 2001 by Bonnie Stickney This copy contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives. (Note: I am not necessarily related to the subject of the obituary.) **************************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material,must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. ****************************************************************************