Obit of Joseph LOCHER (b.1849 d.1908), Sibley Co., MN

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Arlington Enterprise
Thursday 13 February 1908

OBITUARY
Of the Late Joseph Locher who died Friday, 
Feb. 7th of Brights Disease
 Joseph Locher called home.  Such was the case last week, when the time for
Joseph Locher, abruptly came to an end in this world, but, only to join
those who preceded him to the happy eternity.
 He was of a very pleasant disposition which made him an especial favorite
with many friends, whether at home or away, he was always endeavoring to
make everything more comfortable for others than for himself.  His patience
was remarkable.
 He was apparently in good health until a few months ago when the ailment
began with Brights Disease, and he gradually grew weaker, although being
under the best care obtainable until the final end came as a relief from
his intense sufferings.
 Joseph Locher was born in Winegarten, Witinburg, Germany, in the year
1849, and therefore he was 59 years old at the time of his death.  He
immigrated to American when but 21 years of age, locating at Jordan, Minn.,
where he made his home for about four years.  He then came to Sibley county
settling on the farm where Mr. Proehl now lives, about two miles southwest
of Arlington, where he and his family resided until nine years ago when
they moved to this village.
 In 1875 Mr. Locher was united in marriage to Margaret Wolford, and eight
children were born to them, six living and two, who have preceeded their
father to the grave.  The living ones are, Francis, now Mrs. Phil
Janitschke, George, Frank, Anna, Hubert and Mary.  Besides the children, he
leaves a younger brother in Germany, and a heartbroken widow to mourn his
demise.
 The funeral was held Monday, from St. Mary’s Catholic church, Rev. Fr.
Rant officiating.
 The Enterprise joins the friends of the bereaved relatives in extending
sympathy in this their hour of sorrow.