Submitted by: Jerry Riessen
JRiessen@aol.com

Katrina (Schwarzlos) Scheel
December 28, 1916
The Osmond Republican

Mrs. Carl Scheel passes away December 19, 1916 at McLean, Nebraska.

Katrina Schwarzlos was born May 10, 1847 at Petersdorf, Fehmarn, Germany.  She was married to Carl Scheel July 19, 1871 at Petersdorf and came with her family to America in 1881.  Settling first at West Liberty, Iowa were they lived for several years when they moved to Westside, in Crawford County, Iowa.  They lived there until 1903 when they moved to a farm north of McLean, Nebraska, where they have since resided.

Mrs. Scheel leaves to mourn her husband, four sons, Carl, Louis, and Henry of McLean and John of Merriman, S.D. and four daughters; Mrs. Henry Kraemaear and Mrs. Herman Zuhlke of McLean.  Mrs. Philip Ryland of Gordon and Amanda of Sterling, Colorado and several grandchildren.  She also leaves one sister, Doris, Mrs. Henry Riessen of Osmond, Nebraska.

The funeral services were in charge of Rev. Franzen of the German Lutheran Church at Randolph and the interment took place in the Randolph Cemetery.
 

Submitted by: Fred Ivers
Iversfarm2@aol.com

John Henry Schmidt
19 July 1954
Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa)

John Henry Schmidt, 87, of Treynor, IA died Monday after several weeks illness at his home.  Born in Danschendorf, Fehman, Germany, he came to the United States in 1882 and had lived in Pottawattamie County since that time.

Survivors include: one daughter, Mrs. Walter Borstelmann of Carson; one sister, Mrs. Gertrude Ivers of Council Bluffs; two brothers, Julius and Louie of Treynor; one grandchild and one great grandchild.

Services are planned at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Zion Church in Treynor with the Rev. A.H. Horesch officiating.  Burial will be in Treynor Cemetery with Cutler Funeral Home in charge.

Submitted by: Jerry Riessen
JRiessen@aol.com

Gertrude (Rose) Schrieber
November 2001
Sleepy Eye Herald-Dispatch

Gertrude Louise Schrieber, 92, of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, died Tuesday, October 30, 2001, at the Naeve Hospital in Albert Lea, MN. Funeral services were held Saturday at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sleepy Eye, with interment in Home Cemetery, Sleepy Eye. Sturm Funeral Home of Sleepy Eye handled the arrangements.

Gertrude was born October 25, 1909, in Fehmarn, Germany, the daughter of August and Margareta (Busch) Rose. She grew up and attended school in Germany. Gertrude came to America in 1929, where she worked as a nanny in Fairmont, MN. Gertrude married Herbert S. Schrieber August 16, 1931, in Fairmont. The couple made their home in Winnebago before moving to Sleepy Eye in 1932. Gertrude worked at the Palace Clothing Store for 27 years, and also helped Herbert at the Model Shoe Shop. She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye, and the Friendly Neighbors Home Extension Group. Gertrude enjoyed gardening, cooking, crocheting, knitting, sewing, crafts and most of all her family and friends.

Gertrude is survived by her son, Richard A. and wife Barbara Schrieber of Bloomington, MN; daughter, Elaine M. and husband Dennis Sellner of Wells, MN; grandchildren, Pamela and husband Rollie Warmka, Todd and wife Sonya Sellner, Susan Schrieber and Cindy and husband Mark Swennes; great-grandchildren, Eric, Megan and Callen Warmka, Nikki, Jamie and Ty Sellner, and Brian and Brandon Swennes; brother, Henry Rose of Fairmont, sister, Emma Thate of Fairmont; sister-in-law, Polly Rose of Truman, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Herbert on Jan. 7, 1996; 4 brothers and 3 sisters.

Submitted by: Jerry Riessen
JRiessen@aol.com

Dora M. (Lafrenz) Schroeder
January 24, 1972
The Schleswig Leader

Services for Dora Schroeder Held Monday

Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas Schroeder were held Tuesday, January 18, 1972, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig with the Rev. F.A. Wiese officiating. The organist was Mrs. Ray Schmidt. The congregation sang "Jesus, Lover of My Soul" and the choir sang "I'm But a Stranger Here".
Dora Mathilda Lafrenz, daugther of Henry Lafrenz and his wife Katherine Jurgensen was born December 8, 1882, on the Isle of Fehmarn, Germany in the city of Burg. She was both baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church in Germany. She came to this country in November 1902, first residing in Marshall County, Iowa and a year later making her home in Crawford County.
On March 2, 1910 she was married to Cornelius Schroeder. The couple had three sons. Her husband died December 11, 1914. On August 30, 1920, she remarried and became the wife of Thomas Schroeder. The Lord blessed them with one daugther. Thomas Schroeder died in Schleswig on December 9, 1956.
She was on the farm for many years in Goodrich Township, moving to Schlesiwg in 1941. Because of failing health, she made her home at Eventide the past 6 years. She died at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa after a short illness on Saturday, the 15th of January.
She attained to 89 years, 1 month and 7 days. She was a long time member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig and belonged to the Ladies Aid Society.
She was preceded in death by her husbands Cornelius and Thomas, her first born, who died in infancy, her third son Cornelius, who was killed in a car accident, four sisters and one brother.
She is survived by her son J. Henry and her daughter Luella, wife of Ralph Reincke, both of Denison, four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were: Gary Koch, Fred Beeck, Dennis Hamer, Wilbur Chaney, Peter T. Jepsen, and Tommy Schroeder. Interment was in the Morgan Cemetery.

Submitted by: Darlene Vergamini
dapmskv@aol.com

Mrs. Anna Schultz

Services for Mrs. Anna Schultz, 82, R.R.2, Milan, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Knox-Larson Chapel, Rock Island, IL.  Burial will be in Chippiannock Cemetery.  Visitaion is after noon Friday at the funeral home.  Mrs. Schultz died Wednesday at Rock Island Convalescent Center.

Anna Meir was born in Landkirchen, Germany, where she married Carl Schultz in 1913.  He died in 1961.  She came to Davenport in 1922 and lived in Annawan, IL, and Taylor Ridge before moving to Milan in 1934.  Survivors include grandsons, Kenneth Stock, Dallas, TX; Danny Stock, Rock Island and Larry Stock, Fargo, ND; one great grandson and a brother, Hans Meir, Landkirchen.

Submitted By: Darlene Vergamini
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Carl Schultz
13 September 1961

Carl Schultz, 71, who resided four miles west of Milan on Andalusia Road, died at 10 p.m. Tuesday, September 12, 1961 in Moline, Illinois, hospital where he had been a patient two weeks.  The body is at Larson Funeral Home, Milan, where friends may call after 7 p.m., Thursday.  Services will be held there at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, the Rev. C.H. Rohlfing, pastor of the Church of Peace, Rock Island, officiating.  Burial will be in the Chippiannock Cemetery.

Mr. Schultz, a farmer, was born September 16, 1889 in Landkirchen, Germany and married Anna Mier there on June 14, 1913.  He was the son of Christian & Margaret Zaus Schultz.  He came to the United States and to Annawan in 1923.  The family lived there until 1926, in Taylor Ridge area from then
 until 1934 and in the Milan area since then.

Surviving are the wife; a son, Carl H. Schultz, Rock Island; a daughter, Mrs. Anita M. Stock, R.R.2, Milan; three grandsons; two brothers, Christian and August Schultz, and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Wieske and Miss Dora Schultz, all in Germany.

Submitted by: Sheri Hazelwood
haze@solve.net
Bloomfield, NE

Dora Schumann
09 Nov 1930

Mrs. Dora Schumann Passes Away Sunday

Mathaus Schumann Family Came To Bloomfield 20 Year Ago and Past Seven Years Spent in City. Burial Made On Wednesday

Mrs. Mathaus Schumann was born as Dora Mueller on the Island of Fuehnarm in Germany where she spent her childhood and youth.  On October 25, 1871 she was married to Mathaus Schumann, likewise of the Island of Fehmarn.

     After twenty-six years of married life the family came to this country and lived first near Plattsmouth, Neb., from 1897 to 1900.  Then they moved to Bloomfield and lived on a farm.  In the year 1923 they
moved to Bloomfield and retired from active farm work.
     Always a faithful member of the church, the deceased received her last communion on September 11 when it seemed that the days of her life were numbered.
     On Sunday, November 9th, shortly after noon, she passed from this life, being conscious practically to the end.  The ringing of the church bells Sunday morning were some of the last sounds that reached her
earthly ears.  She reached the age of 83 years, 11 months and 17 days.. Her death is mourned by her bereaved husband, Mathaus Schumann, four daughters, two sons, twenty-six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.  A large following of friends attended the funeral at St. Mark's church.  Interment was made in the Bloomfield cemetery on Wednesday.
     Relatives of the deceased who survive are Mrs. William Hertle, Austin, Minn.; Mrs. Jacob Schumann, Russell, Iowa; Mrs. Henry Steffen, Frazee, Minn.; Mrs. Charles E. Newman, Omaha; Theodore Schumann, Omaha; Mrs. P.F. Thomsen of Tallahassee, Florida.
     The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved relatives.

Card Of Thanks

We, the undersigned, wish to use this means to express our heartfelt thanks for all the kindness and sympathy shown to us by neighbors and friends during the illness and passing of our beloved wife, mother and
grandmother.  Especially do we thank Rev. Schroeder for the comfort given, and all those who honored mother with floral offerings.---Mathaus Schumann, Children and Granchildren.
 

Submitted by: Sheri Hazelwood
hazelwood@atlantic.net

Jacob Ferdinand Schumann
1946


     Jacob Ferdiand Schumann, son of Matthew and Dora Schumann, was born in Fehmarn, Germany, August 17, 1874, and passed away at his home southwest of Derby, Iowa, on March 14, 1946, age 73 years, six months and 25 days.
     On June 5 1901, he was united in marriage to Annie Steffen in Knox county, Nebraska.  They lived for some time in Hughes county, South Dakota, then moved to Lucas county, Iowa, where they have made their home for the past 31 years.
     To this union nine children were born. They are Mrs. Katherine Mason of Russell; Mrs. Bertha Johnson of Chariton; Mrs. Emma Hull, of Russell; William H. and Albert of Chariton; Mrs. Margaret Colyne, of Russell; Mrs. Ruth Tabler, of Chariton; Mrs. Doris Lee and Mrs. Etta Shelton both of Des Moines.
     He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church in early life.
     Preceding him in death were his parents, two sister, Mrs. Newman and Mrs. Steffen and one brother, Theodore.
     Besides the sorrowing wife and children he leaves to mourn his passing, 20 grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Fredrika Hertle and Mrs. Tena Thompson, other relatives and a host of friends.
     Funeral services were held at the Chariton Baptist Church Sunday, March 17, at 2 p.m. conducted by the Rev. A.E. Beals and assisted by the Rev. E.F. Partridge.  Interment in Chariton Cemetery.

Submitted by: Darlene Vergamini
dapmskv@aol.com

Peter Schutt
28 May 1942
Minden News

Peter Schutt, 85, resident of this vicinity (Minden, IA) for more than a half century, died at his home Friday night of heart disease, following a 4 years illness.  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at his late home and the local Congregational Church with Rev. G.B. Baumann officiating.  Interment was made in the Minden cemetery.

Peter Schutt was born in the town of Pottyarden, Island of Fahman, Schleswig Holstein, Germany, June 12, 1856.  In his native land he was baptized, confirmed and grew up to young manhood.  In 1880 he was united in marriage to Miss Dorotha Moss.

In 1884 they left their native alnd and came to America making their home on a farm near Minden.  In 1915, they retired from active farming and made their home in Minden.  January 17, 1930, they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.

Surviving are his wife, Dorotha; 3 sons, Henry and Frank of Minden, John of Yorkshire; 4 daughers, Mrs. Dora Kay, Mrs. Anna Kay, Mrs. Elsie Dau and Miss Emma Schutt of Minden; one brother, John of Minden; one sister in Germany; 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Submitted by: Tressie Hughes
kc7bal@juno.com

John Schwartz
1967
Davenport Newspaper

Uncle John is Buried in Reardan

 John Schwartz, 73, a pioneer wheat farmer in the Reardan area, passed away Friday morning, Sept. 6. Although he had been confined for 10 years, his heritage and thoughtfulness toward others will long be remembered. To many he was known as “Uncle John”.

Born in Westermarkelsdorf, Insel Fehmarn, Germany, Dec. 24, 1894, he came to America and settled in this country in the fall of 1910. He became a naturalized citizen on March 29, 1928, in Davenport, Wash. He returned to Germany for a visit in the fall of 1937.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Peter Schwartz and Joachim Schwartz; and four sisters, Louisa Laupp, Anna Albert, Katherine Schwartz, and Greta Schwartz.

He is survived  by his nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Ball and Dodd Funeral home in Spokane with the Rev. Philip Falk officiating. Phil Crosby was the soloist. Burial was in the Reardan cemetery.

Active pall bearers were Joseph Cox, Leonard Childs, Peter Mahrt, John Brommer, Jack Flemming, and Rudy Gerken. Honorary pall bearers were John Childs, Emil Koeller, Joe Wynecoop, Ed Mahrt, William Hopkins and Edward Reese.

Submitted by: Dennis H. Harmsen
iaharmsen@yahoo.com

Catherine Selzer
March 21, 1940
The Peterson Patriot

MRS. ANDREW SELZER IS BURIED HERE TODAY
Funeral Services to be Held From HomeThursday Afternoon with Rev. Alex Greeb in Charge.

Funeral services for Mrs. Andrew Selzer, who passed away at her home in this city Monday afternoon, will be held from the home Thursday afternoon with Rev. Alex Greeb officiating.  Burial in Oakland Cemetery, Peterson.  Mrs. Selzer had been in poor health for several years.

Catherine Grage was born February 24, 1865 on the Island of Fehmarn, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany and came to America with her parents to Chicago, IL. in 1883.  She married Andrew Selzer on December 21, 1893 in Chicago.  In 1907 they moved to Durant, Iowa and after living there for eleven years, moved to Peterson, Iowa where they have since made their home.

She is survived by her husband, one son George Selzer of Everly; one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Kinkade of West Bend; one sister, Mrs. Carl Ploen of Durant; three brothers, John and Herman Grage, both of Austin, MN., and Fred Grage of Sherman, SD.; and fourteen grandchildren.  Two children, a baby boy who died in infancy and a daughter, Mrs. Frieda Agnes Ehler, who passed away at ther home in Chicago on February 3, 1938, preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. Ferdinand Harmsen and Mrs. Carl Harmsen, both of Durant.

Submitted by: Jerry Riessen
JRiesssen@aol.com

Herman Siemsen
July 1971
Lewiston Morning Tribune

c, 86, Winchester, Idaho, died Wednesday, June 30, 1971, at 4:15 a.m. at his home of the infirmities of age. He had been a Winchester resident since 1931 and was a retired farmer and rancher.

He was educated in Germany and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

The son of Peter H. and Dorthea (Kahler) Siemsen, he was born July 18, 1894, at Fehmarn, Germany. He came to this country September 14, 1899, to live at Kansas for 14 years. In 1913 he moved to Roundup, Montana, coming to Winchester from there in 1931.

He married Auguste Hartwig at Holyrood, Kansas, June 8, 1910. She survives at the family residence.

Other survivors include two sons, Walter Siemsen, Billings, Montana, and Dr. Franz Siemsen, Sandpoint, Idaho; three daughters, Mrs. Joe (Ruth) Robinson, Palm Desert, California, Mrs. John (Irmgard) Hooper, Loveland, Colorado, and Mrs. John (Hildegard) Patch, Escondido, California; a brother John Siemsen, Holyrood, Kansas; 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

The funeral will be Friday at Little Chapel of flowers, Lewiston. Burial will be at the Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens.

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Note: Auguste Bertha Marie (Hartwig) Siemsen was born December 11, 1889 at Staarz, Germany, the daughter of Franz and Wilhelmina Hartwig. She immigrated to the United States in 1900. She died October 20, 1989 at Sandpoint, Idaho, at the age of 99.

Submitted by: Dennis H. Harmsen
iaharmsen@yahoo.com

Wilhelm Heinrich Christian Stampe
October 30, 1919
The Schleswig Leader (Schleswig, Iowa)

Obituary

Wilhelm Heinrich Christian Stampe was born December 9, 1853 in Burg, Fehmarn, Germany to Johann and Anna (Heick) Stampe.  He died of acute intestinal obstruction on Monday, October 20, 1919 at his home near Bloomfield, NE., after a brief illness of but one day, at the age of 65 years, 10 months and 11 days.  The remains were brought to Schleswig for burial, arriving here by way of Ida Grove on Wednesday evening and the funeral was held Thursday afternoon from Friedens church with the Rev. W. R. Wetzeler officiating.  Interment was made in Morgan Cemetery beside his wife who departed this life in 1898.

Mr. Stampe came to this country when a young man and settled first in Cammanche, IA., in 1874.  Here he remained until 1878, when he moved to Crawford county, where he began farming.  He was united in marriage to Katherina Jensen on September 5, 1882 and to this union were born eight children, of whom one died in infancy and a daughter in 1918.  The children left to survive this good father are three sons, Henry, Frederick and Gustave Stampe; and three daughters, Elizabeth Stampe, Mrs. Kurt (Meta) Scheer and Mrs. Oscar (Adelia) Erickson, all of Bloomfield, NE.

Mr. Stampe farmed in this vicinity until 1894, when he moved to South Dakota.  He did not like it there, so came back a few years later and spent several years here on the farm.  About six years ago he left for Nebraska, where he has since resided.  He retired from active life about seven years ago and had made his home with his children at Bloomfield, NE.

He leaves to mourn his death besides his six children, three brothers, Gustav Stampe of Clinton, IA., Adolph Stampe of Germany and Peter Stampe of Preston, IA.; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Miller of New York and Mrs. Henry (Meta) Roenfeldt of Clinton, IA.; and 13 grandchildren.  Besides his wife, one son and one daughter, he was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, one sister and one half brother.

Mr. Stampe was a hard working, industrious man, full of energy and perseverance and a kind and loving father.  His death will indeed be a severe blow to the children and his friends and they will have the deep sympathy of all in their bereavement.
 

Submitted by: Paul Steen

Fritz Steen
10 Sep 1924

Heute nachmittag 4 ½ Uhr starb nach langer schwerer Krankheit mein lieber Mann, unser guter Sohn, Vater, Schwiegersohn, Großvater, Schwager und Onkel, der Arbeiter Fritz Steen Im vollendeten 60. Lebensjahre nach einem arbeitsreichen Leben. Die trauernden Hinterbliebenen, Familie Steen Sahrensdorf a. Fehmarn, den 10. September 1924. Die Beerdigung findet Montag vormittag 11 Uhr auf dem  neuen Friedhof in Burg statt.

English translated by E. Buegge-Wood

This afternoon at 4:30 P.M. died after a long illness my dear husband, our beloved and good son, Father, son in law, grandfather, brother in law and uncle, the laborer Fritz Steen At the end of his 60^th birthday after a long hard working life. The mourning survivors, Family Steen Sahrensdorf, Fehmarn, September 10^th, 1924. The funeral service will be on Monday, at 11 A.M. in the new cemetery in Burg.

Submitted by: Diane "Steen" Smith
aldismith@qwest.net

Fritz Richard Andreas Steen "Fred"
June 30, 1977
Holstein Advance

Fred Steen, 82, a holstein resident, died last Thursday at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove of an apparent heart attack. Services were held Saturday in St. Paul lutheran Church in holstein. The Revs. Roger and Luther Peterson officiated. Burial was in the Holstein Cemetery under the direction of the Barker Funeral Home of holstein. Steen had served as the town marshal of holstein for 17 years. Mr. Steen was born June 5, 1895, at Fehmarn Island, Germany, and he moved to Holstein in 1911. He married Dora Libke on October 18, 1917 in Sioux City, Mrs. Steen died in 1977. Survivors include two sons, Harold of Sioux City and Les of Storm Lake; a daughter, Mrs. Harry (Mable) Ewoldt of Beresford. S.D.: a stepdaughter, Mrs. Frank (Fern) Coats of Marion; a stepson, Floyd Church of Atlantic; 12 grand-children; 14 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild

Submitted by: Diane "Steen" Smith
aldismith@qwest.net

Paul Steen
august 25, 1932
The Holstein Advance

Paul Henry Steen was born November 14, 1890 in Fehmarn, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany and died in Wheatland, North Dakota Sunday evening August 14, 1932
He came to this country at the age of 16 years and located in Omaha, Nebraska where he remained several years.. he tan came to Holstein where he resided until three years ago when he moved to north Dakota because of being afflicted with asthma and hay fever. He hoped to benefited by the change and found it so.
On September 30, 1915 he was united in marriage with Miss Amanda Hansohm. For a time they dwelt on a farm near Holstein. Two sons. Lawrence and Eldon were born to them. These survive and at the present time live at Eden, South Dakota.
He also leaves to mourn his death, his aged mother, three brothers and one sister in Germany and brothers Fred and Peter of Holstein.
Funeral services were held at the home of his brother Fred Steen in Holstein, and were conducted by Rev.A.W.Gauger.
Interment was made in the Holstein cemetery. ---Contributed by members of the family.

Submitted by: Paul Steen

Wilhelmine Steen
February 13, 1952

Todesfall: im hohen Alter von fast 87 Jahren entschlief am Dienstag, nach längerem Krankenlager, Witwe Wilhelmine Steen in Sahrensdorf. Die dahin geschiedene, (die in Vitzdorf geboren ist) hat ein arbeitsreiches Leben hinter sich. Von ihren 5 Kindern leben zwei in Amerika. Ihr Mann ging ihr schon 1924 im Tode voran. Möge ihr nach des Lebens Last und Mühen die Erde leicht sein.

Im gesegneten Alter von fast 87 Jahren entschlief sanft, nach einem arbeitsreichen Leben am 12. Februar unsere liebe gute Mutter, Schwiegermutter, Oma, Ur-Oma, Frau Wilhelmine Steen, geb. Grell In stiller Trauer Niko Steen, Carl Steen und Frau, Fritz Steen und Frau in Holstein, Iowa (USA), Rosa Rohwerder, geb. Steen, Peter Steen und Frau in Minnesota, (USA), Heinrich Schmidt und Frau, Heinrich Grell und Frau, Sahrensdorf, Fehmarn. Burg a. Fehmarn, den 13. Februar 1952 Trauerfeier am Freitag, den 15. Februar, 15 Uhr. Kapelle neuer Friedhof

English translated by E. Buegge-Wood

At the advanced age of almost 87 years, after a lengthy illness the widow Wilhelmine Steen from Sahrensdorf passed away on Tuesday.  She (was born in Vitzdorf) and has lived a hard working life. Of her 5 children two live in the USA. Her husband preceded her in death in 1924 May her burdened life and hardship here on earth bring her salvation.

At a blessed age of almost 87 years she gently passed away after a life full of hard labor on the 12^th of February our beloved good mother, mother in law, grandmother, great grandmother, and wife. Mrs. Wilhelmine Steen, nee Grell In solemn mourning Niko Steen, Carl Steen and wife, Fritz Steen and wife in Holstein, Iowa (USA), Rosa Rohwerder, nee Steen, Peter Steen and wife in Minnesota, (USA), Heinrich Schmidt and wife, Heinrich Grell and wife, Sahrensdorf, Fehmarn. Burg a. Fehmarn, February 13^th, 1952 Funeral services on Friday, February 15th, 3 P.M. In the chapel on the new cemetery in Burg

Submitted by: Sheri Hazelwood
hazelwood@atlantic.net

Margaretha Frederika (Schumann) Steffen
1936

Mrs. Steffen Laid to Rest

Frazee Lady Was buried At Austin, Minn., Home of Her Sister Last Thursday.

Henry Steffen and his sister-in-law, Mrs. P.F.Thompson of Bloomfield, Nebr., arrived home Monday from their sad trip to Autin where they last week took Mrs. Steffen for burial.
    As stated in last week's Press, Mrs. Steffen passed away at her home here at noon, Monday, June 8th, after an extended illness of two years. brief services, with Rev Homer I. Munson, officiating, were held at the Steffen home on Tuesday afternoon and that evening the body was shipped to Austin, where last Thursday afternoon, a final funeral service was held.  the services were conducted at the home of Mrs. Steffen's sister, Mrs. Wm. Hertle, with six of Mrs. Hertle's sons, namely William, Henry, Otto, Ewald, Carl and Alfred acting as pallbearers.  the minister in charge was Rev. Harry Poll of the Christian Church, who officiated in place of the Methodist minister Mrs. Steffen has requested, since all pastors of the latter faith in that area were away at "conference".  burial was made in Austin's beautiful Oakwood cemetery and two neighbor girls, Alberta Hanson and Viola Elward, had charge of the floral arrangements.
     Margaretha Schumann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Schumann, was born in Fehmarn, Germany, January 14th 1877.  In 1895, when she was 18 years old, Margaretha came to America, making the trip all alone.  she joined her sister and brother, who were already living in Plattsmouth, Nebr., and made that settlement her home until 1900.  that fall she went to Bloomfield where her parents, youger brother and sister, had already emmigrated from Germany in the spring of 1900.  Henry Steffen met her there and they were married on the 28th of February, 1902.
    Except for two years, 1908-9, spent in south Dakota, they lived on a farm at Bloomfield up to the fall of 1912.
     In January 1913, Mr. and Mrs. Steffen moved to Frazee and Henry worked at odd jobs and the carpentry trade until 1917 when he entered the employ of W.A. Hoffman in his hardware store.
     Mrs. Steffen had belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star for fully 15 years and aside from her social church and lodge activities, was a wonderful homemaker, neighbor and friend, beloved by all and truly one of the most respected ladies of our town.
     She is deeply mourned and missed by everyone, yet knowing the intense and prolonged suffering which these later years it was her earthly lot to endure, we cannot wish her back to the prison of pain from which death at last mercifully freed her.  Her gentle ways and genial spirit will always remain in our memory and the patient uncomplaint with which she bore her heavy cross of physical affliction will ever be an example before us.
     Besides her husband, Mrs. Steffen is survived by the following sisters and brother, Mrs. Wm. Hertle of Austin, Minn, Mrs. P.F. Thompson of Bloomfield, Neb., Mrs. C.E. Newman of Omaha, Neb., Theodore Schumann of Omaha and Jacob of Chariton, Iowa, also her aged father, Mr. M. Schumann.
     Again we extend the sympathy of the entire community to Mr. Steffen in his bereavement.  He is taking Mrs. Thompson back to Bloomfield this coming Sunday and expects to visit down there for several weeks, retuning to Frazee some time after the Fourth.

Card of Thanks
     I wish to express my sincere thanks for the many kindnesses extended to me during the illness of my beloved wife and at her burial.  I especially wish to thank Mrs. D.J. Graham and Mrs. H.M. Olson for the beautiful songs they sang at the funeral; rev. Homer I. Munson, and the many who sent floral tributes; also all the money other who in any way lent a helping hand in lightening my burden of sorrow.  I deeply appreciated your thoughtfulness.

Henry Steffen

Submitted by: Dennis H. Harmsen
iaharmsen@yahoo.com

Anna Margaretha Strohbeen
June 21, 1918
Davenport Daily Times (Davenport, Iowa)

MRS STROHBEEN PASSES AWAY
Prominent Walcott Woman Succumbs After Brief Illness

Mrs. Margaretha Strohbeen, a prominent resident of Walcott, passed away yesterday afternoon at 1:45 o'clock at the home of her son, John H. Strohbeen of Walcott.  The deceased underwent an operation for appendicitis Wednesday evening and it is thought that old age prevented her from recovering.

Anna Margaretha Riessen was born July 3, 1836 in Wulfen, Fehmarn to Paul and Hanna (Muller) Riessen and came to America at the age of 18 years, coming directly to Davenport.  She was married October 13, 1856 to Henry F. Strohbeen, who preceded her in death 19 years ago.  The couple settled on a farm about one-fourth mile from Walcott and resided there until about 20 years ago when they retired and removed to Walcott.  Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Strohbeen had made her home with her son, John H. Strohbeen in Walcott.

Twelve children were born to the couple, four of whom passed away in infancy.  One daughter, Mrs. Charles Otto, passed away at the age of 27.  Mrs. Strohbeen is survived by the following children: August of Alvord, IA., Mrs. Hans (Catherine) Voss of Lakefield, MN., Mrs. John (Anna) Geurink of Durant, IA., Mrs. Charles (Bertha) Schlapkohl of Lakefield, MN., Mrs. Henry (Laura) Dietz of Walcott, IA., and Henry Strohbeen and John Strohbeen, both of Walcott, IA.

She is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Catherine Harder of Walcott, IA., and two brothers, James Riessen of Davenport and Jurgen Riessen of Walcott, IA.  She was a kind and loving mother and her loveable disposition had won for her a host of friends.

The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of her son, John H. Strohbeen in Walcott.  Interment will be made in the Walcott Cemetery.

Submitted by: Dennis H. Harmsen
iaharmsen@yahoo.com

Anna Augusta Suckstorf
June 14, 1979
Bloomfield Montior (Bloomfield, Nebraska)

ANNA SUCKSTORF

Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 7, at 2:30 p.m., for Anna Suckstorf, widow of the late Matthaus Suckstorf, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church.  The Rev. Clarence J. Hansen, pastor, officiated the last rites, with the Stanosheck Mortuary of Osmond in charge of arrangements.  Burial was in the Eden Valley Cemetery north of Plainview.

Anna Augusta Suckstorf, daughter of Henry and Johanna Kuhl, was born September 6, 1893 in Fehmarn, Germany.  She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and on February 21, 1920, she married Wilhlem Suckstorf.  She and her husband came to America in 1922, at first making their home with Wilhelm's brother, Matthaus in Crofton and later moving to Osmond, where Wilhelm passed away on April 17, 1937.

In 1939, Anna and Matthaus both moved to Bloomfield, farming just west of town.  They became affiliated with St. Mark's Lutheran Church of Bloomfield.  They were married in 1945 and continued to make Bloomfield their home.  Following Matthaus's death on February 16, 1963, Anna continued living at the home in Bloomfield, until declining health made a change necessary.  From July 1976, she lived with her brother Henry Kuhl in Norfolk, until October of 1977, when she entered the Valley View Lodge facility in Norfolk, where she was cared for unitl she passed away on June 4, 1979 at the age of 85 years, 8 month and 29 days.

Anna was also preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and one brother.

Survivors include a foster son, Hans Suckstorf; four brothers, Henry Kuhl of Norfolk and three in Germany; two sisters, Mrs. Henry (Johanna) Gerdes of Osmond and one in Germany; and other relatives.

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August Suckstorf
September 19, 1929
The Schleswig Leader (Schleswig, Iowa)

AUGUST SUCKSTORF, 78, DIED MONDAY

August Suckstorf, well known in this vicinity, died Monday from a stroke of apoplexy which he suffered last Thursday.

August Suckstorf, son of Henry and Margaret (Kroeger) Suckstorf was born Nov. 17, 1850 on the Island of Fehmarn in Germany.  He came to America in 1866 and lived in Davenport until 1874.  He then came to Crawford county and remained there ten years, removing to Pierce county, Nebr., there he farmed for several years.  He was married in 1885 to Katie Jurgens, who died three years ago.  For the past several years he has made his home in Schleswig.  He attained an age of 78 years, 9 months and twentynine days..

One brother, John Suckstorf of Bloomfield, Nebr., together with seven nieces and eight nephews survive him.

Funeral services were held Wednesday from Claus Gottburg's undertaking rooms in charge of Rev. Kielhorn.  Burial in the Morgan township cemetery.

Mr. and Mrs. John Suckstorf and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Rickers of Bloomfield, Nebr., Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Trede of Treynor and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Suckstorf of near Battle Creek were those from out of town who attended the funeral.

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Carl Andrew Suckstorf
December 28, 1961
Pierce County Leader (Pierce, Nebraska)

Carl Suckstorf Rites Wednesday

Carl Suckstorf, long-time Pierce area farmer, passed away Sunday morning, December 24, 1961 in a Norfolk hospital after an illness of over a month.  He had been a patient at Norfolk since November 30, but had expressed the desire to be home for Christmas.  He was taken to his home west of Pierce Thursday, however Saturday morning he worsened and was returned to the hospital where he died Sunday morning at the age of 78 years, 20 days.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 27 at Christ Lutheran church with the Rev. H. J. Dickhoff officiating.  A woman's quartet of Mrs. Dale Wragge, Mrs. Vernon Riggert, Mrs. Bob Zimmer and Mrs. James Silhacek, were accompanied at the organ by Alan Kahler as they san "Just As I'Am" and "Abide With Me".

Burial was in Lambrecht cemetery west of Pierce with Henning Mattson, William Wulf, John Vyhlidal, Elmer Cress, Albert Buss and Anton Synovee as pall bearers.

Carl Suckstorf was born December 4, 1883 on the Island of Fehmarn, Germany, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hans Matthaus Suckstorf.  In 1909 he came to America and went to Thurston county, Nebraska where he worked on an Indian reservation farm.  He later went to Wayne and Cedar counties before going to Pierce county.

February 25, 1911 he was united in marriage to Emma Erickson at Christ Lutheran church in Pierce by the Rev. Mathison.  They farmed on the place where Marlin Voecks now lives.  In 1918 they moved to the farm seven miles west, two south and one half mile west of Pierce where he has since made his home.

In spite of his 78 years, he was very active about the farm and always insisted on doing his share of the chores.

He is survived by his children, Martin at home and Clarence; three grandchildren; one brother and one sister, both living in Germany.

Proceding him in death were his parents; his wife on April 30, 1961; one daughter in infancy; three brothers and three sisters.

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Dora Suckstorf
May 16, 1940
Bloomfield Monitor (Bloomfield, Nebraska)

Mrs. John Suckstorf Succumbs to Long Illness; Is Nearly 78  Came to United States in 1866; Was Married to John Suckstorf in Iowa in 1883
Survived Husband One Year

Mrs. John Suckstorf died May 6 at the age of seventy-seven years, ten months and thirteen days at her home here after an extended illness.

Mrs. Suckstorf, nee Dora Rix, was born June 24, 1862 in a little village near Kiel, on Fehmarn Island, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.  When only four years old, her parents brought her and the family to this country, settling first in Illinois and later in Crawford county, Iowa.

February 27, 1883 she was married to John Suckstorf.  The young couple remained for a while in and near Denison, Iowa, but moved in 1885 to Pierce county, Nebraska settling on a farm until 1889, when they moved to Osmond.  In 1902 they came to Bloomfield to make this city their permanent home.

Mr. Suckstorf preceded his wife in death by just one year, shortly after they had observed the fifty-sixth anniversary of their marriage.  Since then it seemed as if Mrs. Suckstorf could not rally to her former strength, seeming to be lost and ailing most of the time.  Unfortunately she met with an accident early this year which made her bedfast most of the time and ultimately caused her death.

She is survived by her children, August, Harry and Mable; three grandchildren; one step-brother and a host of friends.

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Emil Suckstorf
April 16, 1953
Bloomfield Monitor (Bloomfield, Nebraska)

Emil Suckstorf Dies Suddenly April 9th
Funeral Services Held at St. Mark's Church Monday

Emil Suckstorf, 62, was unexpectedly stricken while at work on his farm Tuesday of last week and on Thursday, April 9, passed away at 3:00 p.m.  He had not been known to be ailing.

Funeral services for Mr. Suckstorf were held at St. Mark's Lutheran church Monday afternoon, April 13, at 2:00 o'clock.  The Rev. H. G. Knaub, pastor officiated.

Anderson Funeral Home was in charge of direction, with burial made in the Bloomfield cemetery.

Pallbearers were Lloyd Kriz, Harold Alexander, Henry Peters, Emil Hintz, Will Bruns and Willis Kienow.

Emil Suckstorf was born October 17, 1890 in Fehmarn, Germany, the son of Herman and Emma Suckstorf.  He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith while in Germany.

He came to America in 1908, settling first in Boyd county near Lynch, Nebr., on the farm where he remained until 1940.  It was then that he moved to the farm northwest of Bloomfield where he was unexpectedly stricken with illness and departed this earth on Thursday, April 9, 1953, at 3:00 p.m.  He was 62 years, 5 months and 22 days old at the time of his passing.

Mourning his death are two sisters, Mrs. Julianna Bahr of Bloomfield and Mrs. Emma Thiessen of Lynch; four brothers, Matt of Bloomfield, James and Hans of Lynch and Herman of Scottsbluff.  There is also one brother-in-law, Nick Begier of Wausa and nine nephews and nieces and many other relatives and friends.  One brother and one sister preceded him in death.

We join with friends of the Suckstorf family in extending our sincere sympathy in the passing of their brother.

Relatives and friends from out of town who attended the funeral were from Pierce, Foster, Lynch, Scottsbluff, Wausa, Hartington, Randolph, Osmond, Creighton, Omaha and Waukegan, Ill.

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Emma Suckstorf
May 4, 1961
Pierce County Leader (Pierce, Nebraska)

Mrs. C. Suckstorf Taken By Death

Last rites were held Wednesday for Mrs. Carl Suckstorf, 70 who passed away at her home west Pierce Sunday night after a lengthy illness.  Funeral services were held at Christ Lutheran church with the Rev. H. J. Dickhoff conducting.

Mrs. Martin Zautke at the organ accompanied Mrs. Dale Wragge and Mrs. James Silhacek, who sang "Asleep in Jesus" and "Abide With Me".  Burial was in Lambrecht cemetery west of Pierce with William Wulf, John Vyhildal, Elmer Cress, Albert Buss, Anton Synovec and Henning Mattson as pallbearers.

Emma Erickson was born April 10, 1891 on the Island of Fehmarn, Germany, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nels Erickson.  In 1910 she came to the United States and February 25, 1911, was united in marriage to Carl Suckstorf at Christ Lutheran church in Pierce by the Rev. Mathison.  They observed their 50th wedding anniversary last February.

They started farming west of town and in 1918 moved to a farm seven miles west, two south and one-half west where they have since made their home.

They are the parents of two children, Martin at home and Clarence.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister, all in Germany and a daughter that died in infancy.

Survivors are her husband, two sons and three grandchildren.

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Gertrude Margaretha Suckstorf
March 27, 1919
The Pierce County Call, Pierce, Nebraska

DEATH OF MRS. CHRISTIAN SUCKSTORF

Mrs. Gertrude Suckstorf, who has been making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Peter Wendel, died of double pneumonia on Monday, March 24, after an illness of three days.  Funeral services will be held at the Christ Lutheran Church on this Thursday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. Arendts of Norfolk, with burial in Prospect View Cemetery, Pierce.

Gertrude Margaretha Giebelstein was born in Bisdorf, Fehmarn, Germany, February 8, 1848 to Bernhard and Anna (Scheel) Giebelstein and died March 24, 1919, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Peter Wendel, southwest of Pierce.  On October 2, 1872 she was united in marriage to Christian Suckstorf in Landkirchen, Fehmarn, Germany.  In 1905 they emigrated to the United States coming directly to Pierce.  To this union were born three children, Mrs. Adolph (Emma) Pruess and Mrs. Peter (Anna) Wendel, both of Pierce..  One daughter, Mrs. Wilhelm (Dora) Krause died in 1917 in Norfolk and Mr. Suckstorf died March 3, 1913.  She is survived by the two daughters and six grandchildren.

Mrs. Suckstorf was a good mother and respected by all who knew her.

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Hans Suckstorf
December 3, 1964
Butte Gazette (Butte, Nebraska)

Services Held For Hans Suckstorf

Funeral services for Hans Suckstorf were held at 2:00 o'clock on Sunday, Nov. 29, at the Lynch Wesleyan Methodist Church with Rev. John I. Neal officiating.

Miss Harlene Holz sang "The Lord's My Shepherd" and "Beyond the Sunset" accompanied by Miss Sharon Christenson at the piano.

Pallbearers were Lawrence Hoy, Reno Boelter, Glenn Davy, Fred Spencer, Veldon Lee and Orvil Holz.

Interment was at Pleasant View Cemetery, Lynch, under the direction of Jones Funeral Home.

Hans Suckstorf, son of Herman and Emma Suckstorf, was born Nov. 17, 1895 in Fehmarn, Germany and passed away suddenly on November 26, 1964 at the age of 69 years and 9 days.

When a young boy, he immigrated to the United States in 1911, settling near Hartington, Nebr.  Later he worked at Pender and then settled on a homestead north of Lynch.  Here he lived until his untimely death.

He leaves to mourn his departure two brothers, James of Naper and Herman of Scottsbluff; four nieces; and five nephews; other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and three brothers.

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Henry Suckstorf
March 10, 1927
The Schleswig Leader (Schleswig, Iowa)

GRIM REAPER TAKES HENRY SUCKSTORF, 89

Another old settler of Crawford county answered his last summons when death called Mr. Henry Suckstorf last Thursday.  He was nearly 89 years old. 

Henry Suckstorf was born in Fehmarn, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, March 20, 1838, the second son of Herman and Margaretta Suckstorf.  In 1861 he was united in marriage to Louisa Catherine Hofeldt and they came to this country in 1868 and settled in Davenport, where his parents and sisters had preceded him.  He was employed on a farm near Durant until 1878 when they removed to Crawford county and purchased a farm north of Schleswig, now occupied by Emil Maas.  After farming for twelve years they purchased the land where Schleswig now stands.  When the railroad came through they sold to the Townsite Company, retaining the small place on the edge of the town, where he has since made his home.

Two children were born to this worthy couple, Wilhelmina, now Mrs. Lorenz Petersen, born in Germany, and Dorothea, now Mrs. John Ehler, born after they came to the United States.  Mrs. Suckstorf preceded her husband to the Great Beyond on June 3, 1918.

Mr. Suckstorf, owing to his advanced age had not been up town in the past three years, although he has never been ailing.  About six years ago he broke his leg and since that time had not been able to get about as he had previous to that accident.  On February 13th of this year he suffered a slight stroke which confined him to his bed, from which he never arose, the end coming very peacefully at 2:15 p.m. on March 3, after 24 hours of unconsciousness.

When the town of Schleswig was plotted on his property the desire was to name the town Suckstorf, but he refused to accept this honor and as the naming was left to him he named it Schleswig, in honor of his birthplace.

He leaves his two daughters, nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren.  Two brothers also survive, August of Schleswig and John of Bloomfield, Nebraska.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at 1:30 at the house in charge of Rev. W. G. Mauch and at 2:00 o'clock in Friedens Evangelical church conducted by Rev. W. R. Wetzeler of Appleton, Wis.  Burial in Morgan township cemetery.

The pall beareres were six of the grandsons, namely: Fred Petersen of near Battle Creek, Chas. Burk, Emil Maas, Edward Ehler, Henry Petersen and John Petersen.

Those who attended the funeral from out of town were; John Suckstorf, Bloomfield, Nebr., Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Trede and Mr. and Mrs. Nick Suckstorf of Treynor, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Meyer of Ida Grove and John Harder of Fulda, Minn.

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Herman Suckstorf
December 25, 1969
Bloomfield Monitor (Bloomfield, Nebraska)

Herman Suckstorf Rites Dec. 18
Heart Attack Claims Former Resident December 14th

Funeral services for Herman Suckstorf were held Thursday, Dec. 18, at 2:00 p.m.  Rev. Clarence J. Hansen of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, officiated the last rites at the Scott Funeral Home.

Mr. Suckstorf, 76, a former Bloomfield resident, died of a heart attack Sunday, Dec. 14, in a Scottsbluff hospital.

Scott Funeral Home was in chare of arrangements and burial was in the Bloomfield Cemetery.  Casket bearers were Ed Vogt, Henry Begier, Herman Bahr, William Bahr, Nick Suckstorf and John Lowin.

Herman Suckstorf, son of Herman and Emma (Voss) Suckstorf, was born in Germany, on the Island of Fehmarn in the Baltic Sea, on May 28, 1893.  There he was baptized in the Lutheran faith and received his grade school education.  Following his confirmation at the age of 16, he left the old country and came to the United States, together with an older brother, Matthaus.

Living first with a sister in Pender, Nebr., he later moved to a farm near Crofton, Nebr., engaging in this occupation for a while before venturing into various small enterprises in and around Bloomfield, Nebr.

About twenty years ago, Herman moved to Scottsbluff, Nebr.  On December 8th, of this year, he suffered a heart attack and entered St. Mary's Hospital in Scottsbluff, where he passed away on December 14, 1969, at the age of 76 years, 6 months and 17 days.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers and three sisters.  Survivors include one brother, James of Naper, Nebraska; five nephews; four nieces; and other relatives and many friends made through the years.

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James Frederick Suckstorf
May 16, 1974
Butte Gazette (Butte, Nebraska)

Services Held For James Suckstorf

Funeral services for James Suckstorf were held at 2 o'clock on Monday, May 6 at the Westleyan Church at Lynch with Rev. John I. Neal officiating.

Misses Sharon Schrunk and Debra Holz sang "Softly and Tenderly" and "In the Garden", accompanied by Mrs. Neal at the piano.

Pallbearers were Chester Miller, Edmond Rhode, Orvil Holz, Frederick Holz, Donald Vogt and Paul Neumiller.  Interment was at Pleasant View Cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home.

James Frederick Suckstorf was born on April 18, 1887 at Albersdorf, Fehmarn, Germany.  He passed away suddenly on May 2, 1974 at the age of 87 years and 14 days.  At the age of 18, he immigrated to the United States, settling in Thurston County, Nebraska.  Later he moved to Boyd County, farming there until 1960 when he went to live with a niece, Mrs. Ed Vogt, (nee Dolores Thiessen) and family at Naper, Nebraska.

He leaves to mourn his departure 4 nieces, 4 nephews, and other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters and 5 brothers.

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John Suckstorf
March 9, 1939
Bloomfield Monitor (Bloomfield, Nebraska)

Last Rites Held For John Suckstorf Saturday, Short Funeral Services Held at Home, Also at St. Mark's Church by Rev. H. O. Rhode
Interment Made At Osmond

After several months of sickness, from which there was apparently no recovery despite all the aid that could be administered, Mr. John Suckstorf, husband and father, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 1939, at his home at the age of 78 years, 11 months and 13 days.

John Suckstorf was born February 23, 1860 at Vadersdorf, on the Island of Fehmarn belonging to the province of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.  The possibility of pursuing farming was limited and almost hopeless for anyone, unless the family had holdings.  New holdings could not be easily acquired, but there was willingness to work under the inducement and invitation by former friends to come to the United States, which offered to anyone willing to work almost unlimited possibilties.  His parents, a family of nine, decided to take this chance and emigrated to the United States in the year of 1866, when the departed was only six years old, when experience of home land and native country, were not fully developed.  However, he received yet in the old country, his first schooling, which was faithfully continued as soon as the family had settled in the New Country.

His parents came first to Davenport, Scott County, Iowa and here it might truthfully be said, was really his first home which had all his love and devotion of childhood days.  However, his stay was not long in these surroundings, pleasant though they were.  His spirit drove him further west and so in 1879 he came to Denison, Crawford County, Iowa, where he found another colony of his countrymen.  To this time date back many friendships which were faithfully kept to his last days, but too many to enumerate now.  Here in Denison he also found the mate and companion for his life and on February 27, 1883, he bestowed his love and trust in holy marriage upon Miss Dora Rix.

Soon after the marriage however, it was again new horizons that loomed before and new possibilities were inviting him and we see the young couple settling in Pierce County, Nebraska in the year 1885, taking up the humble nevertheless important pursuit of farming.  In 1889 he went into business and moved to Osmond, but in that same year transferred this enterprise to Bloomfield where he made his new home.  The opinion and comment upon this business is almost unanimous that it was forthright and honest, never taking advantage of anyone, but rather of goodwill and well-meant counsel, for which Mr. Suckstorf and his business associates earned the praise and esteem of their fellow citizens.

A number of years ago he withdrew from business activity and lived the following years in quietness and privacy.  And the end came after a long seige of sickness.

Mr. Suckstorf was a charter member of Hertha Lodge No. 5 of the order of the Hermann's Soehne in Osmond and transferred his membership to that of Freiheit No. 8 of the same order in Bloomfield, of which he was a faithful member to the last.  In 1918 be became a member of St. Mark's Lutheran church through confirmation performed by Rev. Spiekermann.  The amount for flowers, customarily given by the Ladies Aid of St. Mark's has been paid to Taidtha Home, Lincoln.

Surviving are his widow and three children, August, Harry and Mabel of Bloomfield, four having proceeded him in death and who were interred in the Osmond cemetery, where his remains were also taken for burial.

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Louise Catharina Suckstorf
June 6, 1918
The Schleswig Leader (Schleswig, Iowa)

MRS. HENRY SUCKSTORF

The death last Monday morning of Mrs. Henry Suckstorf at her home in the west part of town, came as a great shock to her many friends and acquaintances.  Although she had been in failing health for several months, she was always up and around and attending to her household duties.  Last Sunday she was stricken with an attack of lung fever, and her illness was of but a day's duration and her sudden and unexpected demise has cast a deep gloom over the community.

Mrs. Suckstorf was a woman of many kindly and loving traits, a dutiful wife and a fond and cherishing mother.  Her every act of life was to see that those around her were happy and contented, and by these kindly traits won to her a host of warm and admiring friends who will deeply regret her death.

Louise Catharina Suckstorf, nee Hofeldt, was born April 11, 1840, at Landkirchen, Fehmarn, Holstein, Germany.  In the year 1861 she was united in marriage to Mr. Joachim "Henry" Suckstorf, and together they emmigrated to this country in 1868, settling first at Davenport, Iowa.  From there they moved to Cedar county where they remained until 1878, when they removed to Crawford county, where they farmed on a large scale until 1899, when Mr. Suckstorf purchased a place in the west part of town, where she had resided ever since.

She was the mother of two children, Wilhelmina, wife of Lorenz Petersen, north of town, and Dora, wife of John Ehler of this city.  She leaves to morn her death her loving husband, the two children named above, two brothers, Henry in Wisconsin and Wm. out in Nebraska, and one sister, Mrs. Peter Meyer of Ida Grove, besides nine grandchildren.

The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2:00 p.m. from Friedens church, Rev. W. R. Wetzeler conducting the services and the remains laid to rest in the Morgan township cemetery.

The bereaved family will have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.

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Paul Nicolaus Sucksdorf
May 21, 1954
Council Bluffs Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa)

Nick Sucksdorf

Nick Sucksdorf, 91, died Thursday at the home of Mrs. Emma Scheel of 1000 Sixth Ave., after a two-month illness.

He and his wife had been living at the Scheel home for the last three years.

Sucksdorf was a native of Fehmarn, Germany and had lived in Davenport and Treynor before moving to Council Bluffs in 1940.  He was a retired farmer and a member of the Zion Congregatinal Church in Treynor.  He also belonged to Amber Lodge, AF and AM of Quick.

Survivors include his widow Dora.

Short services will be held at the Cutler Funeral Home Chapel at 1:15 p.m. Sunday.  Other services will be held at the Treynor Church at 2:30 p.m., the Rev. A. H. Hoersch officiating.  Burial will be in the Zion Congregational Church Cemetery.

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Wilhelm Joachim Suckstorf
April 28, 1937
The Plainview News (Plainview, Nebraska)

OBITUARY

It has pleased the almighty God, in His wise providence, to call from this life into eternity, Wilhelm Joachim Suckstorf.

The departed was born January 30, 1899 in Albertsdorf, Fehmarn, Germany to Herman and Emma (Voss) Suckstorf and was baptized and confirmed while in Germany.  He died in Plainview, Nebr., April 17, 1937 after an illness of short duration.

He was married to Anna Augusta Kuhl on February 21, 1920.  On September 1, 1922 he, his wife and foster son immigrated to Crofton, Nebr., where he farmed with his brother Matthaus.  Four years ago the family moved to a farm four miles northwest of Osmond, where they lived up to the time of his death.

Mr. Suckstorf took seriously ill on Saturday, April 10 and Sunday he was taken to the Plainview hospital where he underwent an operation.  The first few days he seemed to be getting along fine, but then his condition changed to the worse.  Another operation was performed Friday, but in spite of the best of care and medical skill, he passed away Saturday morning, April 17 at 7:30.

Mr. Suckstorf was a kind and loving husband and a good friend and neighbor.  He was well liked by all who knew him and was always ready to lend a helping hand.

He leaves to mourn his death, his beloved wife; his foster son, Hans Suckstorf of Northwood, IA.; five brothers, Matthaus of Osmond, James and Hans of Lynch, Emil of Bristow and Herman of Bloomfield; three sisters, Mrs. Agnes Begier of Crofton, Mrs. Julianna Bahr of Bloomfield and Mrs. Emma Thiessen of Lynch; and many other relatives, friends and neighbors.

May he rest in peace.  Funeral services were held at Eden Valley church with Rev. K. Fenske officiating.  Interment was made at the Eden Valley Cemetery.

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