Obituary of Grandma Mary GELTZ, Jasper County, Illinois This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Jane Klotz Source: Ste. Marie (IL) Tribune Friday, Nov. 20, 1908, pg. 1 Grandma Geltz Dies of old age Mary Geltz d. Friday Nov. 13 1908 nee Miss Mary Schwaer b. in Elsas, Germany, Sep. 11, 1832 and came to this country in 1847. She m. John Adam Geltz in Ste. Marie, St. Mary's Catholic, 1862. Their children: Frank, Charles, Alois, Mrs. Fred (Caroline) Trapp, Misses Mary, Frances, Josephine, Magdalene and an infant deceased. Frank is the only survivor in 1908. She was a widow for 43 years, residing in Ste. Marie. Brother and sister: Anthony Schwager of Indianapolis, Mrs. Joe (Theresa) Raef of Tresscott, Ark, six grandchildren and one great grandson. *************************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. ***************************************************************************This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Jane Klotz