OBITUARIES:  Louise NASER, Almena, Barron County, WI

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From the Barron County News Shield dated Thurs., Jan 14, 1937
 
MRS. JOHN NASER 
 
Rev. Fr. Fassbender officiated at requeim high mass on Saturday when last 
rites were held at Sacred Heart Catholic church for Mrs. John  Naser, pioneer 
of the Almena community.
 
Louise Gabriel was born June 6, 1868, in Prague, Germany, and came to America 
when 22 years of age.  She was married to John Naser at St. Paul and they 
located at Almena in 1891, first on a farm north of the town and then in 1916 
on a farm adjoining the village.
 
She is survived by her husband and 10 children: Mrs. Marie Uleman of St. 
Paul, George of Bakersfield, Calif., John of St. Paul, Mrs. Wm. Effertz and 
Mrs. Henry Swansen of Almena, Joseph of Rochester, Minn., Mrs. Perry Mc Cann, 
Mrs. Bernard Mattson and Edward, all of Eau Claire, and Lenore, at home; two 
stepchidlren, Mrs. Henry Ruhlin and Mrs. Jos. Stoeberl Jr. of Almena, 29
grandchildren and three great grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. John 
Miller of St. Paul and Mrs. George Stauner of Medford.  One daughter, Mrs. 
Fred Yousten, preceded her in death.
 
All of the children of the deceased and their families were present at the 
funeral except George of California and Joe of Rochester.  Others from away 
who attended the funeral were Miss Lulu Froehner, Mesdames Mike Mulkern, Ben 
Olson, W. Johnson, and Jake Spies, Mr. and Mrs. John Schaeffer, all of St. 
Paul, Mesdames George Stauner and Bernard Hirsch, Mr. and Mrs. Jeo Kreff
and Henry Brost, all of Medford.
 
Mrs. Naser was one of Almena's most beloved ladies.  She always was cheery 
and smiled to the end.  Her kindnesses were numerous.
 
Her nieces and nephews, Mr. and Mrs. Joe. Kreff, Mrs. Bernard Hirsch and 
Henry Brost sang the requiem.  Flower girls were Barbara Steoberl and 
Bernadine Swansen.  Pallbearers were N.P. Becker, John Pimple, Sebastian 
Stauner, Joseph Schaubschlager, Edward Kuchenmeister, and John Oberpriller.