Submitted by: Kathy Carstens Barnes
chiro@meginc.com

Margaretha Gees/Geese Carstens
05-28-1971
DeWitt Observer

Mrs Margaret Geese Carstens died in DeWitt, Ia on 05-28-1971 She was born 12-24-1879  parents Chris and Maraget Gees/Geese in Todendorf Fehmarn, Germany.  Married William/Wilhelm Carstens in DeWitt, Ia on 12-24-1896. Siblings Henry of Piedmont, SD - Dora May of Artesian, SD - step-sister and a step-brother in Michigan.  Children are Katharina Anna Carstens - Florance Imma Christina Carstens - Ester Evelyn Carstens - Deitrich Clarence Carstens Vilma Margaret Carstens - William Emal Carstens (the childrens names are from Wilhelm Carstens' certificate of naturalization)

Submitted by:  Jerry Riessen
JRiessen@aol.com

Juliane (Harenberg) Clausen
January 26, 1922
 The Schleswig Leader  

Juliane (Harenberg) Clausen

The death last Saturday afternoon, January 21, 1922, at 5:40, of Mrs. Fredrick Clausen, removes another one of the pioneer ladies of this vicinity.  Her was due to the infirmities of old age, she having reached the ripe age of nearly 81 years when death stepped into claim her.  Her illness was only of a short duration and death was peaceful.  Mrs. Clausen was a kind old lady, well liked and loved by all who knew her, for her kindly manners and disposition, and her earnest desire at all times to do good to those about her.  Her death will therefore be mourned by a wide circle of friends.

Juliane Friederica Elisabeth Harenberg was born June 19, 1841, at Insle Fehmarn, Germany.  She was married there in 1862 to Fredrich Clausen, who preceded her to the great beyond in 1905 in Germany.  To this union 15 children were born, 8 of whom died in infancy, one son Paul died at Charter Oak, Iowa, in 1914.

In 1908, three years after the death of her husband, she came to this country to make her home here with her children.  Most of her time was spent with her daughter Luise, Mrs. Johannes Riessen at Charter Oak.  About two months ago she came to Schleswig to spend the winter with her daughter, Catherine Gottburg, and at whose home death claimed her.

She leaves to mourn her death  6 children, namely: Jochim of Midway, Iowa, Christian and Andreas of Schleswig, Iowa, Daniel of Ricketts, Luise Riessen of Charter Oak, and Mrs. Claus Gottburg of this city.  Also 31 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, short services being held at the home, after which the remains were taken to Friedens Church, Rev. Wetzler having charge, and the remains laid to rest in Morgan Township Cemetery.

The children of this good mother will have the sympathy of all in their affliction.

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