Obituary of Mrs. Conrad Reinhardt, Randolph County, Illinois


Mrs. Conrad Reinhardt died at her home in Sparta at the age of 70...

Mrs. Conrad Reinhardt died at her home at 401 West Main street, 
Sparta last Friday, leaving 37 direct decedants in addition to her 
aged husband.  She had reached the age of 70 years 10 months and 
six days.

Funeral services were conducted at the home at 2 O'clock Sunday 
afternoon by Rev. J. C. Murdoch, pastor of the First Presbyterian
church.  Interment was made in Caledonia cemetery.

Miss Margaret Bert was born at Sparta September 1, 1863 and most
of her life was spent in the vicinity of Sparta and Preston.  She 
was united in marriage on August 5, 1884, almost 50 years ago, to
Conrad Reinhardt.  To Them were born eight children, who with her 
husband survive.  They are Louis and Conrad of Corning, Neb., Mrs. 
Ernest Gray of Gibon, Neb., Mrs. James Clifton and Mrs. John Kryger
of Corning, Neb., Mrs. Jas. Peach of Wood River, Mrs. Walter 
Schlinger of Jerseyville, and Mrs. Ben Nelson Of Sparta.  One 
adopted brother; W. J. Bert of Sparta, and 23 grandchildren and 
six great grandchildren also survive.  

At an early age Mrs. Reinhardt was confirmed in the Lutheran church.

Note:  It is believed that this reporter made an error, Corning NE 
should be Kearney NE.
  
Dorothy J. Schendel

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