OBIT: Mrs. Catherine LIMBURG, 1931, near Ursina, Somerset County, PA

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CATHERINE LIMBURG

  Mrs. Catherine Limburg, wife of Wilhelm Limburg, died suddenly at her home 
here Monday morning, July 27th, from a heart attack.  Her husband had left her 
preparing the morning wash while doing the chores around the barn, and upon his 
return to the house found her dead.
  Mrs. Limburg was born in Germany on Mar. 27, 1866, and was aged 64 years and 4 
months.  When young she emigrated to the United States, and settled in the 
Pittsburgh district.  She was married to Wilhelm Limburg about 45 years ago.  
About twenty years ago the family moved from Pittsburgh to a farm near Ursina, 
where they have resided since.
  Mrs. Limburg was a member of the North Side German Lutheran Church in 
Pittsburgh practically all her life.  She was a sincere Christian, and was a 
devoted mother and had the respect and admiration of a host of friends.  She is 
survived by her husband, three sons, John W. Limburg of Chicago; Carl A. Limburg 
of New York and William C. Limburg of Pittsburgh; one daughter, Mrs. Anna 
Munzinger of Pittsburgh, four grandchildren and one sister who resides in 
Germany.  Short funeral services were held at the Humbert funeral parlors on 
Tuesday, July 28th, at 1 p.m., Rev. Geo. O. Ritter officiating, after which the 
body was removed to the home of her daughter in Pittsburgh, where funeral 
services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 30th.  Interment in Smithfield 
Cemetery, Forbes Street, Pittsburgh.

Meyersdale Republican, August 6, 1931