Obituary of Katherine Hoffman BUHRMAN, Washington County, Illinois This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Mike Jones Katherine Hoffman Buhrman Obituary Obituary Mrs. Katherine Buhrman Mrs. Katherine Josephine Buhrman, who had reached the age of 89 years and 9 days, entered rest Friday in the Okawville nursing home, where she was a resident the past three and one-half years. Deceased was born in Nashville on December 25, 1873, the daughter of Fred and Louisa Hoffman. She was baptized in 1874 and was confirmed a member of the First Methodist church of Nashville. At the age of eight she moved with her parents to Pilot Knob Township and spent her entire life in that community. On September 1, 1908, she was united in marriage to William C. Buhrman. To this union one son, Fred was born. Following the death of her husband on March 3, 1942, she made her home with her son and daughter-in-law until she entered the home. Left to mourn besides her son Fred and his wife Lottie are, two brothers-in-law, George Buhrman of Madrid, Iowa, and Henry Buhrman of Nashville; nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock in St. Paul United Church of Christ with the pastor, Rev. Raymond Schultz, officiating. Interment was in the Masonic cemetery with J.D. Mann in charge of the arrangements. Pallbearers were Gerald Spencer, Tony Lamczyk, Lawrence McClay, Charles Hogshead, Kenneth Frieman, P.E. Green. ***************************************************************** 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: Mike Jones