Obituaries for Yellow Medicine County, MN USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, material may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material, AND permission is obtained from the contributor of the file. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, 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. Transcribed by: Joy Fisher Obituaries for Yellow Medicine County, MN I have compiled these obituaries with Yellow Medicine County, MN connections. Some of these came from the book, " Kirchgatter Kin" by Carol Whiteis, Margaret Daleske, Jean Fridlington, Jan 1978. Permission was give to me, Sharon Ivy, by Mrs. Carol Whiteis to use this information. I requested permission, even though the book is public domain. Mrs. Carol Whiteis told be they decided not to copyright the book because they wanted to share it. I want to thank Carol Whiteis, Margaret Daleske, Jean Fridlington for all the work they have done. Others came from papers in Alvina Hansen Sillman and Vivian Sillman Dodd's estates. My grandmother and mother saved so many clippings and cards as Family meant so much to them. There are two sections,Obituaries of persons in Yellow Medicine County and Obituaries for persons with survivors living in Yellow Medicine County. Have Clipping of original article and remembrance card. (From Vivian Sillman Dodd estate) Unknown paper. Clarence Swenson, 52 Buried Wednesday Rites took place Wednesday afternoon for Clarence H. Swenson, 52, who died of a heart attack at his home in Porter early Sunday Morning.The Rev. William Mohr officiated at the services at the Larson and Voight Funeral Home and the American Lutheran Church. A quartet composed of Kathryn Kamrath, June Kamrath, Barbara Maier and Joan Gorder sang, " What a Friend We Have in Jesus" at the funeral home and "Rock of Ages" at the church with Viola Tesch as organ accompanist. Pallbearers were Ted Nelson, LeRoy Thompson, Frank Goslar, Godfrey Zimmerman, of Porter, and Emil Sillman, Lorence Hacker of Canby. Burial was made in the Canby Cemetery. Clarence Hermer Swenson, son of Mr.and Mrs. Alfred Swenson, was born in Oshkosh township December 9,1899. He attended rural school and was baptized and confirmed in the Providence Valley Lutheran Church. He was married to Miss Mary Hansen, June 30,1934, and to them three children were born, who survive with their mother. They are Wallace, Mavis and Allan, all residing at home. Also five surviving brothers, Anton, George and Oscar of Canby, Ernest of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Herbert of Alexandria; two sisters, Mrs. Alexander Berge (Esther) and Mrs. Carl Rein (Florence) of Canby,The family resided on a farm near Canby, until 8 years ago when they moved to Porter. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Canby News, Canby, Minnesota December 1937 (Have Remembrance Card) (Kirchgatter Kin, 1978, Page 313) Obituary (Esther Marie Magdalene Sillman, nee Laabs) Esther Marie Magdalene Sillman nee Laabs, beloved wife of Mr. Harold A. Sillman, and mother of five orphaned children, was born at Stapleton Twp, Chickasaw County, Iowa, Nov 24th, 1902. She was the daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. Herman Laabs, of Canby, Minnesota. In her infancy she was made a child of God through Holy Baptism; the Baptismal took place January 4, 1903, in St. John's Ev Lutheran church, at the place of her birth. The Rev J. O. Stachling administered the sacrament. The sponsors were Mr. Albert Schwarzenstein,, Lina Tabbert and Louise Mannweiler. In 19-4, her moved to Minnesota settling on a farm about 8 miles NE of Canby. Esther was then about one and half years old. At the age of about 14 years, on April 16, 1916, she renewed her baptismal vows in Zachaeus Ev Lutheran church of Canby, Minn. The Rev G. Bente officiating at the confirmation. The memory verse on her confirmation certificate is record in Rom. 8, 34: " who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea, rather that is risen again, Who is even at the right hand of God, who maketh intercession for us." At the age of 26 years, she was united in Holy Matrimony with Harold A. Sillman of Canby. The marriage vows were exchanged in Zachaeus Ev Lutheran church, Sept. 25, 1929, with the present pastor speaking the words that made them man and wife. The attendants were Herman Sillman and Alma Laabs. The Union was blessed with five children: the oldest one, a little boy named Dennis and an invalid, died instantly, Friday, Dec. 10, in the same accident that caused the mother's death a few days later. Dennis Odel was born Aug. 25, 1930; baptized Sept. 7, 1930 and was 7 years, 3 months and 15 days old at the time of his death. Although being loved all the more by his parents and tenderly cared for in his state of helplessness, it may be said, that this was the child of sorrows in the family. The mother knowing that the child was dead, said in her anguish: " My little Dennis is in good hands and well taken care of now." The family was moving to a new home, a farm about 13 miles NW of Canby, which they had rented. It was on the trip to the new home when tragedy overtook them. They were traveling west on the old E.T. road, north of Canby. The whole family being in the car which Mr. Sillman was driving and they had a trailer load of grain attached to the car. As they approached the 10 mile corner where visibility's very much obscured by buildings on the north side and a stack of straw, another car driven at a high rate of speed and unable to stop on the short distance swerved into Mr. Sillman's car and upset it. Mrs. Sillman who held the invalid boy in her arms, fell out of the car and her right arm and shoulder pinned under it. The little boy was crushed under the car and died instantly. Mrs. Sillman's injuries, although very serious, did not give any cause for alarm. She was feeling comparatively well and never complained of pains. But Sunday morning her condition suddenly grew worse, and at 7 p.m. all hope was given up for her recovery. She desired to commune with the Lord and partake of his Holy Supper. Her wished were complied with and when asked, she said that she had peace with God and was ready and prepared to answer the final summons, praying and wondering why the Lord delayed so long with his coming to take her home. If there is anything beautiful in death, we would say, she died the beautiful death of a true Christian; never complaining, never resisting; but willingly and in child-like faith yielding up her spirit into the hands of God who gave it, and her Savior who redeemed it with his suffering and death. God indeed was good and gracious to her in this , that she suffered no great pains and that she always was in full possession of all her mental powers or qualities until she breathed her last breath. She died the death of a Christian mother thinking only of the welfare of her little children and bidding good-bye to all her beloved ones, in the hope to see them again "in the Morning." The resurrection morning. A silent sufferer and a cross-bearer of the Lord. She departed peacefully Sunday night, or rather Monday morning, at 10 minutes past 12 o'clock am, Dec. 13, 1937 Survivors who mourn her early departure are her loving and grief stricken husband, Mr. Harold A. Sillman, her sorely afflicted father, Mr. Herman Laabs, who is bowed down with sorrow to see a beloved child sink into the grave before him;her four little children,Marlys, about 6 years Warren, nearly 5, LaDonna, 3, and Harold Junior, going on 2 years. 5 brothers and 3 sisters also mourn her tragic departure; they are; William,George, Leo, Earle and Milton Laabs, and Lula (Mrs. Tim Dudden); Alice (Mrs. Clarence Tilbury) and Alma (Mrs. Wm. Nelson). All are living in the vicinity of Canby. Her mother, the late Mrs. Herman Laabs, preceded her in death March 22, 1935. Like wise a sister, named Ella, who died at a tender age. Besides those mentioned she leaves many relatives in Minnesota and Iowa and a host of Friends. The sainted sister in Christ reached the age of 35 years and 18 days. "We shall sleep but not forever, there will be a glorious dawn. We shall meet to part no, never, on the resurrection morning. From the deepest caves of ocean, from the desert and the plains, from the valley and the mountains, countless throngs shall rise again." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Canby News Circa April 28, 1977: (Kirchgatter Kin, Pg. 462) Services for Earl Hegg held April 25 Funeral services for Earl G. Hegg, 82, who died at the Canby Hospital April 22, 1977 were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 25 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Pastor Earl Dreyer officiated. Delores Peterson was organist. Robert Hanson sang " How Great Thou Art" and "What a Friend We Have In Jesus". "Children of the Heavenly Father" was sung by the congregation. Pallbearers were Dale Larsen, Gordon Larsen, Robert Kloos, Mark Kloos, Ronald Regnier and Joseph Strei, Jr. Interment was tin the St. Stephen's Cemetery. Earl Hegg was born on July 18, 1894 in Norman Co., Hillsboro, WI to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hegg. He moved to a farm near Canby with his family as a young child in 1906. On may 20, 1920, he was married to Lizzie Sillman at St. Stephen's Church. He lived his entire life in Canby except for military duty in WW1 and when he worked in Oregon during WWII. He was a farmer; Veteran of WW1; member of Canby VFW; Purple Heart recipient; member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church. He is survived by tow daughters; Mrs. Harold (Lillian) Larsen, Canby and Mrs. Nick (Velma) Kloos, Gary, SD; one son, Russell, Minneota; 19 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; children; Gordon, Ervin, and Wallace; four brothers; Grant , John, Emil, and Jimmie, and one sister, Anna. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mrs. Myrtle Hansen Dougherty sent me a photocopy of the actual Newspaper obituary: Assume it is a Canby, MN paper. Andrew B. Hansen born March 26, 1873 died: June 4, 1938 Andrew B. Hansen Dies Thursday Night Services conducted Sunday Afternoon at Zachaeus Lutheran Church. Andrew B. Hanson, 86, a resident of this community since 1903 died at the home of his daughter, Anna Hansen, after an illness of several months, late Thursday night. The funeral was conducted from Zachaeus Church at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, following brief rites at the home. Rev. Wm. Hennig was in charge. Mr. Hansen had been failing in health for the past six months and during the winter was confined to his bed. He is survived by five children, Anna Hansen, Mrs. Charles Rohde (Rosie), John T. Hansen and Fred J. Hansen of Canby; and Mrs. Madsen (Marie) of Idaho Falls, Utah. Thirty-six grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren also survive. Born in Schleswig-Halstein, March 26, 1852, Mr. Hansen was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and spent his youth there. When he was 18 years of age, in 1870, he and his mother came to the United States. March 25, 1873, he was married to Marie Persnick at Gardner, ILL. Mrs. Hansen died on January 9, 1933, a few months before they would have celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary. After his marriage the couple farmed near Gardner until 1894 then moving to Hyram, Utah, where they lived but 3 months, going to Thayer, Mo., where they took a homestead. In August, 1895, the family returned to Illinois and in 1903 they came to Minnesota, living on a farm five miles east of Canby. Mr. Hansen lived on this farm until two years ago when he came to Canby to make his home with his daughter. Pallbearers were Herman Hundt, William Ochsendorf, Herman Hacker, Charles Tesch, and Charles Gritmacher. Mrs. Myrtle Hansen Dougherty sent me a photocopy of the actual Newspaper obituary: Assume it is a Canby, MN paper Marie Persnick-Hansen Mrs. Andrew B. Hanson, beloved pioneer lady of Oshkosh township passed on Monday, Jan. 9 at the age of 77 years, eight months and 27 days. She had been ill only about a week before her death having been taken with an attack of influenza. For a few days she rallied and was able to sit up; however on Saturday she took a turn for the worse and she was unconscious for most of the time during her last few days on earth. Mother Hansen belonged to the old type of Christians and citizens; plain mannered, steady and reliable, content with her lot in life, of a happy disposition and above all, a true life companion, a good mother, a sincere Christian, a loyal supporter and a regular attendant of her beloved church. Besides her husband, the deceased is survived by three daughters and two sons, namely; Mrs. Nels Hansen (Anna) of Canby; Mrs. Madsen (Mary) of Idaho; Mrs. Chas. Rohde (Rosie) of Canby; John and Fred J. Hansen of Canby. Her departure is also mourned by thirty-six grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services, mostly in the German Language, were held this Thursday afternoon, in Zachaeus Ev. Lutheran Church, with Rev. Wm. Hennig officiating. The high respect and love which she commanded was shown by the many floral offerings, including that from the Ladies Aid, in which she was ever an active member, in spite of her increasing years. The pallbearers were Herman Hundt, Chas. Tesch, Emil Heise, Frank Heise, and Wm. Ochsendorf. The remains were laid to rest in the old city cemetery. Marie Hansen (nee Persnick), beloved wife of Andrew B. Hansen, was born in Brandenburg, Germany, April 12, 1855. There, too, she was baptized and confirmed in the Ev. Lutheran faith. At the age of 17 years, in the year 1872,, she emigrated to America. In 1873, at the age of 18 years, she was united in marriage with Andrew B. Hansen, a young farmer. The young couple made their home at Gardner, ILL, on a farm. They were blessed with five children, two boys and three girls. In 1895, they moved to the state of Utah, where they remained for only three months. From Utah they went to Missouri sojourning there from April to August of the year 1895. Then they moved back to their home state of Illinois and there made their home until 1903. In 1903, they came to Minnesota and settled on a farm in Oshkosh township near Canby, on which place they have been living ever since. A number of years ago they retired from active farming , but remained on the old homestead while their son John ............the farm. Lik...............old pion (the corner of the article was missing) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Transcript of original copy of Obituary (Unknown newspaper) John T. Hansen, 68, Buried Tuesday A heart attack was the cause of the death of John T. Hansen, 68, former resident of the Canby community in the hospital at Madison Sunday. Mr. Hansen had been living in the Madison community since 1947. Funeral services took place at the family home and at Nicolal Lutheran Church Tuesday afternoon with the Rev R. H. Lawrenz in charge. Burial was made in the Nicolal Lutheran cemetery. Pallbearers were six nephews, Andrew, Carl, Clarence, George, and Walter Hansen and Maurice Skorseth. During the service, Mrs. Lloyd Hansen and Mrs. Lloyd Hacker sang "Beautiful Words of Jesus" and "Asleep in Jesus" with Eleanor Lehman as organist. Mr. Hansen was born May 21, 1884, the fourth child of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew B. Hansen, in Gardner, Illinois. When he was 18 years old his parents moved to a farm in Oshkosh township and he continued to reside on this farm until he moved to Madison in 1947. He was married to Mary Winter in Canby, February 25, 1914 and she survives with eight sons and daughters. They are Ervin of Canby, Frank of Boyd, Harold in the Navy, and Russell at home. Mrs. Henry Krause (Minnie), Mrs. Elmer Gehrking (Hulda) Mrs. Clifford Holmlund (Mable) all of Canby and Norma at home. Two children preceded their father in death. Also surviving are a brother, Fred Hansen, in Canby and seven grandchildren. Note: Services: Aug 12, 1952 1:00 p.m. at Family Home 2:00 p.m. at Nicolal Lutheran Church -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Transcribed from a photocopy of an Obituary sent to me from Myrt Dougherty on June 6, 1997. Her sister Irene had sent the copy to her. Unknown what paper but should be a May 1950 issue. Mr. Sillman died on May 16, 1950. FRED SILLMAN DIES TUESDAY AT AGE OF 81 Fred G. Sillman, resident of the Canby Community since 1902 died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred J. Hansen, Tuesday Morning. Mr. Sillman, who was 81 years old February 25, had been failing in health for several years and was ill for 12 days before his death. Services will take place at the American Lutheran Church Friday afternoon at two o'clock with the Rev. Will Mohr officiating. Brief rites at the Larson and Voight Funeral will precede the church service. Burial will be made in Canby cemetery with Nordahl Heise, Donovan Sillman, Lowell Sillman, Robert Ufkin, Walter Hansen, and Odell Sillman, as pallbearers. Mr. Sillman was born in Germany, February 25, 1869. When he was four years old, his parents came to he United States and settled in Illinois where they lived 13 years and then moved to Iowa where he lived 15 years. After two years in Oklahoma, he came to the Canby community in 1902 and farmed here until he retired in 1936. He was married to Minnie Kirchgatter in Corwith, Iowa, January 1, 1890 and to them 12 children were born. Mrs. Sillman died in 1936 and after her death, Mr. Sillman made his home with his children, for the last 10 years residing at the Fred J. Hansen home. Surviving are six sons and four daughters: Mrs. Emil Heise (Karoline), Albert, Mrs. F.J. Hansen (Mata), Ernst, Emil, Frank of Minneota, Herman, Mrs. John Ufkin (Mary), Harold of St. Louis, Mrs. Emery Erdman (Minnie) of Minneapolis. A daughter, Mrs. E. Hegg, and a son, Leo, preceded their father in death. There are 48 grandchildren and 46 great grandchildren. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries with Survivors living in MN St. Ansgar Enterprise April 2, 1924 (Kirchgatter Kin, 1978, Page 341) Obituary - Daniel Nack Daniel Nack, a pioneer of this locality, passed away at his home here on Friday afternoon at the age of 74 years. His death was caused by heart trouble. Mr. Nack was born in Germany on January 9, 1850 and came to this country when a small boy, settling on a small farm near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. When about twenty years old, he drove over land to Iowa and bought a farm near Grafton. About 48 years ago, he married Emma Kirchgatter, who survives him. He engaged in farming pursuits until about ten years ago, when he built a fine residence here and retired from active life. Besides his wife, he leaves three sons, Henry of Osage, Emil of St. .Ansgar, and William of Grafton and four daughters, Mrs. Gottschalk of Grafton, Mrs. Beyers and Mrs. Marks of Buffalo, North Dakota, and Mrs. Heiser, who resides in Minnesota. He also leaves an aged mother, two brothers, Frank of Grafton and Herman of Webster, Wisconsin and three sisters, Mrs. Carl May of Wadena, Minnesota, Mrs. Ida Cole of Los Angeles and Mrs. C. Christians of Grafton. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Lutheran church of which he was always a faithful member, and interment was at the Lutheran Cemetery. A large number of out of town relatives came for the funeral. -------------------------------------------------------- St. Ansgar Enterprise April 16, 1924 (Kirchgatter Kin, 1978, Page 341, 342) Those who came to attend the funeral of Daniel Nack have returned to their respective homes this week. Herman Nack returned to Webster, Wisconsin, Wednesday, Carl May, a brother-in-law from Wadena, Minnesota, Wednesday; Fred Kirchgatter left Monday evening for Corwith; and Albert Kirchgatter for Fairmont, Minnesota,; Mrs. Lizzie Marcks, a daughter, left for her home in Buffalo, North Dakota, Thursday;and another daughter Mrs. Anna Beyers, was called home Tuesday by the serious illness of a daughter who was operated on for appendicitis Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sillmer (should read Sillman) returned to Canby, Minnesota. ---------------------------------------------------------- Northwood Anchor January 3, 1929: (Kirchgatter Kin, 1978, pages 352, 353, 354) Obituary of Late Jacob J. Bringolf Jacob J. Bringolf, son of John J. Bringolf and Katherine Pahl Bringolf, was born in Wisconsin, August 13th, 1864, and was baptized and confirmed. Upon the death of this father, he removed with his mother to Webster City, Iowa, where they purchased a farm. He was married in 1882 and to this union was born four children -- 3 sons, Earl, Glen and Ralph and one daughter, Gertrude, Mrs. A. Tiffiany, one son, Earl, preceded his father in death several years ago. After leaving Webster City, he moved to Gowrie, Iowa and lived on a farm for some time and later engaged in the mercantile business, after closing out this business, he traveled as representative of the International Harvester Co. and made quite a success of this business. Twenty-five years ago, he came to Grafton where he engaged in farming, in the agricultural implement business, in real estate, and in banking, making considerable success in this line of business and in which he was still engaged when he passed away. On September 12th, 1906, he was confirmed in the Lutheran faith by Rev. Lorch of Mason City and on the same day, he was married to Mrs. Minnie Nitschke Krueger, and settled down in Grafton. He passed away, December 23rd, 1928, at 10 a.m. as the result of over exertion at the age of 64 years, 4 months and 10 days. He became a member of the local church and remained a consistent and faithful member. He leaves to mourn his loss, his widow, the children heretofore mentioned, a sister, three grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. C. Landdeck (in English) and after a short service at the home at 1:30 p.m.,Wednesday, , December 26th, the remainder of the service was held at the church. The funeral cortege was a very impressive one, being preceded by six flower girls, the personnel of which follows: Dorothy Ueker, Hazel Tunge, Loa Ueker, Rosy Streich, Mildred Schauer and Gladys Ueker, and the casket borne by prominent citizens of the town. The floral offerings were numerous and very beautiful. Those attending the funeral from a distance were: Mrs. Boyd, Mrs. Robert Bringolf, Mrs. Dave Starkey, Mr. and Mrs. Will Starkey, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Bringolf, (all of Webster City), Mr. and Mrs. Will Starkey of Hanley Falls, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Matthews and two sons of Ionia, Ia. (sister and nephew of the deceased); Ralph Bringolf of Rochester, Minn.; the Misses Edna and Ida Kaste of Charles City; Ben Kaste of Greene; Louise Kaste of Minneapolis. The church was filled to overflowing with friends and neighbors from near and far to do honor to the memory of this worthy citizen. One touching and unusual incident of the services the pastor dwelt on and made lengthy the topic of the services, remaking that it was seldom that the remains of a departed one lay side by side of the Christmas tree which he had donated fro the benefit of the church and Sunday School. The pastor dwelt touchingly on what the Christmas tree stood for both as a symbol and a reality and although J. J. Bringolf had been removed from our midst at this joyful season, bringing sadness to our hearts, ours was the loss, his the gain, and we must submit to His Will, having the consolation of meeting once more where there are no partings. The remains were laid to rest in the local cemetery and a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends and to the bereaved we extend our heartfelt sympathy and trust that time will heal their sorrow and the everlasting arms give them strength and support. In Appreciation In the foregoing, we have only stated the few simple facts connected with the life of Mr. Bringolf, but there is much which might be written between the lines which would be of benefit to prosperity. Of a genial, kindly disposition, he was always willing to render assistance to anyone desiring it. Possessing sound sense and solid judgment, his advice was sought by many in financial matters and those who followed his advice, had no cause to regret it. Progressive in matters concerning his home town as a mayor, he introduced improvements and reforms, which made the town a desirable place to live. A careful and conservative business man in the handling of the bank business, he will be gratefully remembered by many for his prompt action during the financial struggle, when so many banks went under, leaving sorrow and hopelessness in their wake. The Little Farmer's State Bank of Grafton weathered the storm and today is one of the solid, financial institutions of the state. Thanks to his foresight and conservatism of its president, J. J. Bringolf, who was so well worthy of the floral tributes and memories of his work will long remain. He was also broadminded in every sense of the term, sympathized with young people in their pursuits, had a great liking for children and the crowning joy of his life were his grandchildren and upon the arrival of little John Francis, his cup of joy was filled to the brim. Death Came Suddenly As told by his daughter, Mrs. Glen Bringolf, Mr. J.J. Bringolf left for his farm Sunday morning, December 23rd, and had some trouble starting the car, which caused considerable exertion. He started our and reached the Fred Sheka place and feeling unwell, he returned to town and stopped at the home of his son, Glen, remarking that he didn't feel well. Glen assisted him to his home (just across lots) and at once put in a hurry call for a physician. Mr. Bringolf remained conscious until the last and talked with his son concerning matters of interest. Glen noticed his father's strength was failing and another call was put in for the physician, but before the return to the room in which Mr. Bringolf lay, he had passed away, only twenty minutes having elapsed from the time he returned home. Mr., Bringolf's daughter, Mrs. Tiffany, who lives in Montana, was just recovering from a serious illness and when the news of her father's sudden death reached her, she had a relapse and was unable to attend the funeral. -------------------------------------------------- St. Ansgar Enterprise (Grafton) May 13, 1931 (Kirchgatter Kin, 1978, page 358) Obituary Gustav Kirchgatter Gustav Kirchgatter, a pioneer of this vicinity dropped dead here about eleven o'clock Sunday morning. He had just attended church and was walking on the street when he was stricken. Medical aid was summoned at once, but he was pronounced dead. Mr. Kirchgatter was born December 1, 1864 in Germany and came to America with is parents when about two years old, first coming to Wisconsin and later to Iowa, settling on a farm near Grafton. Since his marriage to Emma Walk about 40 years ago, he had lived on his farm in Barton township, Worth County. Besides his wife, he leaves five daughters Mrs. Walter Virchow, Mrs. Alfred Kruger and Vera of Grafton; Mrs. Wm. Krieger of Mason City and Mrs. Lloyd Lange, Milwaukee. One son, Ben, passed away just one week before his father and was buried last Tuesday. He also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Mullenhauer, Whittemore; Mrs. Selmer, Canby, Minnesota; and Mrs. Don Nack, Grafton; and four brothers, August of Mason City, Fred of Corwith, Herman of St. Paul and Albert of Fairmont, Minnesota. Funeral services were held Tuesday and burial was in the local cemetery. --------------------------------------------- t. Ansgar Enterprise (Grafton) May 13, 1931 (Kirchgatter Kin, 1978, page 359) Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Gustav Kirchgatter. The church was filled and many had to remain outside. Mr. Kirchgatter was a pioneer of this locality and had a host of friends. Out of town relatives and friends included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kirchgatter, Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Kirchgatter, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fenner and Mr. and Mrs. Geo Throne of Fairmont, Minnesota; Mrs. and Mrs. Fred Kirchgatter and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kirchgatter and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kirchgatter, all of Corwith, Iowa; Mrs. Bertha Moldenhauer and son, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moldenhauer, all of Algona, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs Wm. Clausen and Ernest Croft of Renwick, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Walk and children of Kanawha, Iowa; C.F. Cramer and children of Hayfield, Minnesota ; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sillman and son of Canby, Minnesota; Herman Kirchgatter and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kirchgatter of Biscay, Minnesota; and George Krueger, Clara City and many relatives from Mason City. -----------------------