Biographies - Obituaries "I", Seward Co., NE

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Early Residents of Seward Co., Nebraska

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IMIG, Alfred, son of Friederich and Anna (IMIG) IMIG, obituary, unidentified Lincoln or Seward, Nebraska newspaper, 19 Nov 1958, transcribed in full by grandniece Alice Imig Stipak
[Surnames: ANDERSON, CRISP, IMIG, LUNDHOLM, MACKIE, TEMPEL] [photo of Alfred with mother Anna]

ALFRED IMIG

Alfred Imig, 76, who had been a Lincoln resident for 10 years after having lived in Seward many years, passed away suddenly early Sunday morning, Nov. 16, at his Lincoln home.
Born in Minier, Ill., he came to Nebraska as a small child.
Mr. Imig is survived by his wife, Louise; two daughters, Mrs. Elaine Lundholm, Lincoln, and Mrs. Ruth Mackie, Ketchikan, Alaska; one son, Walter, Lincoln; four grand children; one brother, George, of California.
Funeral services are being held Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. at Wood Brothers Chapel in Seward.
Rev. Arthur Crisp of Lincoln will officiate and Ernest Tempel will sing accompanied by Mrs. Keith Anderson.
Burial will be in the Seward cemetery.

This marriage announcement, transcribed by grandniece Alice Imig Stipak, is in the files of the Seward County Genealogical Society, from the Beaver Crossing Times, dated 2 Mar 1911:

"Feb. 23, Alfred Imig, of Seward, Neb., to Louise Bloomenkamp, of Seward, Neb, Married Febr. 23, 1911, by Rev. Ad. Woth."
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IMIG, Alice Naomi (HAGEMAN), wife of George Jacob IMIG (son of Carl and Anna IMIG), see: Alice Naomi (HAGEMAN) IMIG
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IMIG, Alta Katherine, wife of 1) Roy W. BEHRENS, 2) Ernest HYSLOP, 3) Robert HEBB; daughter of Carl V. IMIG and Caroline "Lena" (GEMBLER). This obituary, transcribed by cousin Alice Imig Stipak, is from an unidentified Seward Co., Nebraska area newspaper, dated 10 Mar 1999:
[Surnames: BEHRENS, GEMBLER, HEBB, HYSLOP, IMIG, KEYS, ROEDGER, WOODS]

ALTA K. HEBB
Alta K. (Imig) Hebb, 92, Broken Bow, died March 2, 1999, at Broken Bow.
She was born Oct. 26, 1906, at Seward, to Carl V. and Carolyn (Gembler) Imig. She graduated from Seward High School in 1924.
On March 25, 1925, she married Roy W. Behrens, at Seward.
They lived in Lincoln, where Mrs. Behrens was employed at the W.T. Grant Store for 42 years before retiring in 1971.
Mr. Behrens died in 1972.
She was married to Ernest Hyslop on May 15, 1975, at Broken Bow. Mr. Hyslop died in 1978.
She was married to Robert Hebb at Loup City in Oct. 8, 1980. They lived in Broken Bow. Mr. Hebb died May 6, 1989.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Broken Bow, Eastern Star, Rebekahs, Garden Club, Grange and Libros Amamus.
Mrs. Hebb was preceded in death by her husbands, Roy W. Behrens, Ernest Hyslop and Robert Hebb; and brother, Lester Woods.
Survivors include her step-daughter and step-son-in-law, Marlea and Ted Keys, Elsmere; step-son, Lyle Hebb, Bailey, Colo.; sister-in-law, Dorothy Wood, Olympia, Wash.; step-grandchildren; and step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were March 8 at the First Presbyterian Church, Broken Bow, with the Rev. Fred Roedger officiating. Burial was at Seward Cemetery.
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IMIG, Anna Bell (FENDER), wife of Jacob IMIG, daughter of John and Catharine (SCHICK) FENDER. This obituary, transcribed by Alice Imig Stipak, is from an unidentified Seward Co., Nebraska area newspaper, 4 Jul 1956:

ANNA BELL IMIG
Anna Bell Fender, daughter of John and Catharine Schick Fender was born August 14, 1873 in Sterling, Illinois. With her family, she moved to Iowa and later came to Seward County when she was five years old. She spent the remainder of her life in Seward and vicinity. She had two sons, Eddie Gordon and Charlie Gordon, both of whom preceded her in death.
The above item, written by Mrs. Imig herself, is published today following her death early Wednesday morning, June 27, at Memorial Hospital at the age of 82.
Mrs. Imig and her husband Jacob Imig will be remembered in this community as early operators of the Seward Pop Factory. She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Amelia, widow of Eddie Gordon, and a grandson, Eddie, of Mount Vernon, Washington.
Funeral services were held at Wood Brothers Chapel June 29, with Rev. F. C. Friederich officiating. E. J. Lamberty sang accompanied by Mrs. Keith Anderson. Burial was in Lincoln at Wyuka Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Francis Imig, Carl Shipley, C. M. Tomandl and Everett Miers.
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IMIG, Anna E. (GRAFF), wife of Jacob IMIG (son of Jacob IMIG and Catharina HOHL), daughter of Elisabeth (IMIG) and Heinrich Peter GRAF(F), obituary, Seward Journal, 13 Oct 1927, transcribed by cousin Alice Imig Stipak [see portrait of her with husband (coming)] [see grave (coming)]
[SURNAMES: ABELE, GRAFF, HENTZEN, HEUMANN, IMIG, MAYLAND, MEYER, OEHLER]
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OBITUARY
Mrs. Anna E. Imig, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Graff, was born at Minier, Ill., on January 22, 1873. She was baptized in the Ev. St. John's church of Minier. In the year 1887, she was confirmed in the same church. On January 10, 1900, she was united in holy wedlock with Jacob Imig and moved to Seward, Nebr., where she lived until her sudden death, which came on October 9, 1927. She reached the age of fifty-four years, eight months and seventeen days.
Those who mourn her death are her husband, the four children, Erwin, Edwin, Vera and Jacob; the two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Beryl Imig and Mrs. Verne Imig; one sister, Mrs. Will Oehler, Minier, Ill.; four brothers, Henry Graff, Goehner; Val Graff, Will Graff and Louie Graff, all of Minier, Ill.; four grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Her parents and one sister, Lizzie, and a brother Charlie preceded her in death.
Since 1900 she has been a faithful member of Friedens Ev. church and a member of two of the ladies organizations. She will be missed. May her deeds and faithfulness encourage and inspire others. As a wife and mother she was true and faithful before God and man.
Funeral services in charge of Rev. A. F. Abele were held at the house Tuesday at 2 o'clock and at the Evangelical church. Beautiful songs were rendered by a quartet composed of Mrs. J. R. Roberts, Mrs. J. P. Crouse, H. A. Graff and Ralph Hunter. Mrs. Luhe accompanied them.
The pallbearers were: Louie Graff, Julius Hentzen, Albert Meyer, Otto Meyer, Henry Heumann, and William Mayland. Interment was at the North cemetery.
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CARD OF THANKS
To the many friends and neighbors and also the ladies of the Eastern Star, showing their kindness and sympathy at the time of the death of our wife and mother, and also for the many beautiful floral offerings, we hereby express our most sincere gratitude.
Jacob Imig and family.
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IMIG, Annie Laurie (FLOWERDAY), wife of Paul Jacob Friederich IMIG (son of Friedrich IMIG and Elisabeth Wilhelmine ROCKER), daughter of William and Emma (WATTS) FLOWERDAY. This first obituary, transcribed by Alice Imig Stipak, is in the files of the Seward County Genealogical Society, from the Seward Co. Independent, June 1984:
[Surnames: BIRD, FLOWERDAY, HERROLD, IMIG, SCHULZ, SCOBLE, TOOVEY, WATTS]

ANNIE IMIG

Annie Laurie Imig, 82, of Seward, died Tuesday, June 5. She was born near Seward on Nov. 24, 1901, to William and Emma Watts Flowerday. She married Paul Imig on Sept. 14. 1921. She was a resident of the Sundermann Home, Seward, at the time of her death.
Survivors include her husband Paul; one son, Richard of Milford; two daughters, Jean (Mrs. Ralph) Toovey and Joan (Mrs. Arlan) Schulz, both of Seward; four brothers, Arthur, "Bob" Flowerday of Santa Ana, Calif., Fred Flowerday of Watsonville, Calif., and Ted and Ray Flowerday, both of Seward; two sisters, Elsie Herrold of Santa Clara, Calif., and Doris Scoble of Giltner; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren.
Services were held Saturday, June 9, at the United Church of Christ, Goehner, Pastor Dallas Bird officiating. Burial was in the Anderson Cemetery, Seward. Pallbearers were Bruce, Thomas and Robert Toovey, David and Daniel Schulz and John Imig.

This second obituary, transcribed by Alice Imig Stipak, is (probably) from The Lincoln Star, 9 Jun 1984:
[Surnames: BIRD, FLOWERDAY, HERROLD, IMIG, SCHULZ, SCOBLE, TOOVEY]

Imig — Annie, 82, Seward, died Tuesday. Survivors: husband Paul, son, Richard, Milford; daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Jean) Toovey, Seward, Mrs. Arlan (Joan) Schulz, Seward; brothers, Arthur "Bob" Flowerday, Santa Ana, Calif., Fred Flowerday Watsonville, Calif., Ted, Ray Flowerday, Seward; sisters, Elsie Herrold, Santa Clara, Calif., Doris Scoble, Giltner; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, United Church of Christ, Goehner. The Rev. Dallas Bird. Anderson Cemetery, Seward. Pallbearers: Bruce, Thomas, Robert Toovey, David, Daniel Schulz, John Imig, Volzke Mortuary, Seward.
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IMIG, Arnold Frederick, husband of Velma B. (WELCH), son of Friedrick C. IMIG and Marie W. BLOMENKAMP. This first obituary, transcribed by relative Alice Imig Stipak, is in the files of the Seward County Genealogical Society, from the Seward Co. Independent, 7 Nov 1990:
[Surnames: BUETTGENBACH, HAASE, HEIDEMANN, HEYEN, HOBBS, HUGHES, IMIG, KAMPRATH, MANLEY, RADFORD, TIRITILLI, TONNIGES, WHITE]

ARNOLD FREDERICK IMIG

Arnold Frederick Imig, 73, of Seward, died Oct. 17 at Memorial Hospital in Seward.
He retired in 1980 from Hughes Bros. in Seward, where he worked for 45 years. He was a forge operator in the bolt department.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Odd Fellows Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Velma; a daughter and son-in-law, Janyce and Clyde Hobbs of Seward; two grandchildren, Michelle and Twila Hobbs; three sisters, Leona (Mrs. Dewaine) Buettgenbach of Beatrice, Jane Tonniges of Seward and Harriet White of Milford; brothers-in-law, Lyle Arnold of Seward and Leo Heyen of Seward; and a sister-in-law, Joyce Imig of Omaha.
Mr. Imig was married Jan. 21, 1939, in Seward. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Bernice, and a brother, Richard.
Services were Oct. 19 at Wood Bros. Chapel in Seward with the Rev. L.W. Heidemann officiating. He was buried in Seward cemetery.
Pallbearers were Nick and Art Tiritilli, Merle Manley, Harold Radford, Scott Kamprath and Erwin Haase.

This second obituary, transcribed by relative Alice Imig Stipak, is from The Lincoln Star, Friday, 19 Oct 1990:
[Surnames: BUETTGENBACH, HAASE, HEIDEMANN, HEYEN, HOBBS, HUGHES, IMIG, KAMPRATH, MANLEY, RADFORD, TIRITILLI, TONNIGES, WHITE]

Imig — Arnold F., 73, Seward, died Wednesday. Retired, Hughes Bros. Manufacturing. Member, United Methodist Church, Odd Fellows Lodge. Survivors: wife, Velma; daughter, son-in-law, Janyce and Clyde Hobbs, Seward; sisters, Mrs. Dewaine (Leona) Buettgenbach, Beatrice, Jane Tonniges, Seward, Harriet White, Milford; brothers-in-law, Lyle Arnold, Leo Heyen, both Seward; sister-in-law, Joyce Imig, Omaha; grandchildren, Michelle, Twila.
Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Wood Bros. Mortuary, Seward. The Rev. L.W. Heidemann. Seward Cemetery. Pallbearers: Nick, Art Tiritilli, Merle Manley, Harold Radford, Scott Kamprath, Erwin Haase.— Paid _______________________________

IMIG, Arthur Fred "Art", husband of Ida (GRAFEL), son of Friedrick IMIG and Elisabeth Wilhelmine (ROCKER). This obituary, transcribed by relative Alice Imig Stipak, is in the files of the Seward County Genealogical Society, from the Seward Co. Independent, 3 Jan 1979:
[Surnames: CREETH, FINKE, GOLTL, IMIG, KELLER, KNUDSON, MARX, SCHILD]

ARTHUR IMIG

Arthur Fred Imig, 83, of Lincoln, died Saturday, Dec. 30. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Ida; sons, Leland of Seward and Alton of Lincoln; daughters, Darlene (Mrs. Wayne) Schild, of Lagos, Nigeria, Eileen (Mrs. Norman) Creeth of Bothell, Wash., and Mrs. Ardis Finke of Turlock, Calif.; two brothers, Paul of Seward and Elmer of Lincoln; three sisters, Lydia Keller of Goehner, Frieda Marx of Lincoln, Edna Goltl of Erie, Colo.; 13 grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday, Jan. 2, at the Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, Lincoln, the Rev. Kalmer Knudson officiating.
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IMIG, Carl, son of Carl and Anna Wilhelmina (CLOOS) IMIG, husband of (sisters who were his first cousins) 1) Katharine (IMIG) and 2) Anna (IMIG), both daughters of Friedrich and Johanna Margaretha (PLEINES) IMIG. This obituary, transcribed by great-granddaughter Alice Imig Stipak, from the files of the Seward County Genealogical Society, is from Seward Co. Tribune, 6 Mar 1919:
[Surnames: ALLGAIER, BADBERG, IMIG, RITTERBUSH]

Carl Imig was born at Louisendorf, Germany, August 1, 1848.
At the age of nine years he came to America with his parents, making his home at Minier, Illinois, and was confirmed there in 1864.
In June 1871 he was united in marriage to Katherine Imig at Minier, Illinois. To this union were born nine children of whom four survive; viz: Mrs. Minnie Allgaier, Mrs. Mary Ritterbush, Mrs. Bertha Badberg, all of Talmadge, Nebraska, and Louis of Scotland, South Dakota. The mother departed this life in 1887.
On October 7, 1891, he was united in marriage to Anna Imig at Minier, Illinois, and soon after moved to Seward, Nebraska, where he spent the remainder of his life. To this union was born one son, George, of Seward, Nebraska.
Mr. Imig departed this life Wednesday, February 26, 1919, age 70 years, 6 months and 26 days, his death being caused by heart failure.
He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, five children, six stepchildren, fifteen grandchildren, besides other relatives and a host of friends.
Mr. Imig was a loving husband, a kind father, and was loved and respected by all who knew him. He was a true and faithful member of the Evangelical church, which he attended regularly until death called him.
Gone
Another hand is beckoning us
Another call is given;
And glows once more with angel steps
The path which reaches heaven.
Alone unto our Father's will
One thought hath reconciled;
That He whose love exceedeth ours
Hath taken home His child.
Hold him, oh Father! in thine arm,
And let him henceforth be
A messenger of love between
Our human hearts and Thee.
And grant that he who, trembling here
Distrusted all his powers,
May welcome to his holier home
The well beloved of ours.—Whitten.
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank the many friends who so kindly helped us at the death of our beloved husband and father.
Mrs. Carl Imig and Family

This marriage announcement, transcribed by great-granddaughter Alice Imig Stipak, is from the Seward Reporter, 22 Oct 1891:

Married.
IMIG—IMIG.— At the residence of the bride, at Minier, Ill., on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1891, Mr. Carl Imig, of Seward, and Mrs. Anna Imig.
Mr. Imig slipped off quietly to Illinois, and returned on Thursday with his bride. His many friends in the city and county congratulate him on his wedding, and wish happiness and prosperity to him and his wife. In these good wishes THE REPORTER heartily joins.
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IMIG, Carl V., son of Carl and Katharine (IMIG) IMIG, husband of Caroline "Lena" (GEMBLER). This obituary, transcribed by his grandniece Alice Imig Stipak, is from the Tamora Weekly Register, 20 Mar 1908:
[Surnames: GEMBLER, IMIG, WOTH] [portrait of Carl V. and Caroline "Lena" (Gembler) Imig]

OBITUARY.
Carl Imig was born March 6th 1877 in Farewell [sic, Tazewell] county, Illinois, died March 4th 1908 being 31 years, 11 months and 28 days old at the time of his death.
He came with his parents to Seward county when one year of age and has lived here during his life. He was married to Miss Lena Gembler December 24, 1905. Services were conducted at the residence March 6th by Rev. Ad. Woth at 12:30 in English and from the German Evangelical church in Seward at 3 p.m. in the German language, after which he was laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery. There was a large attendance at both meetings. He leaves a wife, daughter, father, two brothers and four sisters to mourn his sad demise. He was a fine young man of good habits, a good husband and father and was well liked and respected by all who knew him. The family have the sympathy of this community in their sad affliction.
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IMIG, Carolina Anna, wife of Rudolph BLUHM, daughter of (cousins) Valentin and Eva Catharine (IMIG) IMIG. This obituary, transcribed by relative Alice Imig Stipak, is from the Seward Co. Tribune, a Seward, Nebraska newspaper, from the files of the Seward County Genealogical Society, 10 Mar 1919:
[Surnames: BLUHM, BRINKMEYER, HOCHSTETTLER, IMIG, WOTH]

Carolina Anna Bluhm, nee Imig, was born at Minier, Illinois, March 19, 1867. In infancy she was baptized and at the age of thirteen confirmed in St John's Evangelical church, Minier, Illinois. January 20, 1887, she was united in marriage to Rudolf Bluhm. To this union one daughter, Edna, was born. In 1893 the family moved to Seward. Her husband died July 30, 1909.
Mrs. Bluhm passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at her home in Seward, February 27, 1919, at the age of 51 years, 11 months and 8 days. She leaves to mourn her departure her daughter, Mrs. Edna Brinkmeyer, two grandchildren, Bernice and Lessig, two sisters and four brothers, Valentine C. Imig of Oskaloosa, Iowa; Bertha Hochstettler and Emma, Otto, Alvin and George Imig, all of Minier, Illinois. All were present at the funeral services. Besides the loved ones she leaves a host of relatives and friends.
Mrs. Bluhm was a faithful member of the Evangelical Friedens church and a charter member of the Ladies' Aid societies of the church and always ready to help those in need.
The funeral services were held Monday afternoon, March 3, at the Evangelical Friedens church, Rev. A. Woth officiating. The remains were laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery.
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IMIG, Edwin P., husband of Verne (KILPATRICK), son of Jacob and Anna E. (GRAFF) IMIG, twin brother of Erwin Jacob IMIG. This obituary, transcribed by relative Alice Imig Stipak, is from the Seward County Independent, a Seward, Nebraska newspaper, from the files of the Seward County Genealogical Society, March 7, 1984:
[Surnames: CAMPBELL, GIBSON, HUGHES, IMIG, JUNGE, KILPATRICK, KRUSE, PFEIFFER, ROOT, SCHNITTKER]

EDWIN IMIG
Edwin P. Imig, 83, of Seward, died Monday, Feb. 27. He was born near Seward on Sept. 25, 1900, to Jacob and Anna Graff Imig. He married Verne Kilpatrick on Oct. 19, 1921, and the couple lived all their married life in Seward. He was owner and operator of the Imig Food Service for more than 27 years, retiring as traffic manager in 1970. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Seward Volunteer Fire Department and the Seward Masonic Oliver Lodge 36, AF&AM.
He was preceded in death by a son Richard and a brother Erwin. Survivors include his wife Verne; one son, Donald of Honolulu, Hawaii; two daughters, Mary (Mrs. Clyde) Root of Lincoln and Barbara (Mrs. Robert) Pfeiffer of Columbus, Ohio; one brother, Jacob of Lake San Marcus, Calif., one sister, Vera Hughes of Lincoln; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
Services were held Thursday, March 1, at Wood Brothers Chapel, Seward, Pastor Dallas Gibson officiating. Burial was in the Seward Cemetery. Pallbearers were Louis and Harry Schnittker, Mike Campbell, Delbert Junge, William Kruse and [photocopied clipping cut off here]

This biography, transcribed by relative Alice Imig Stipak, is from Who's Who in Nebraska (1940), Seward County by William Smith, p. 1033:
[Surnames: IMIG, KILPATRICK]

IMIG, EDWIN P: Grocer; b Seward, Neb Sept 25, 1900; s of Jacob Imig-Anna Graff; ed Seward HS 1919; m Verne W Kilpatrick Oct 19, 1921 Seward (dec 1927); s Richard W, Donald E.; Mary Ann, Barbara Jean; 1919-1921 on father's farm near Seward; 1922-1933 ptr of father in Imig Food Service, owner since 1933; Seward Equitable B & L Assn; mbr vol fire dept; C of C; Rotary; AF&AM, RAM; Seward Golf Club; Evang Ch; Rep; hobbies, golf & fishing; off 129 S 6th; res 231 Seward, Seward.
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IMIG, Elizabeth C. (NOTHOMB), wife of Louis IMIG (son of Nicholaus IMIG and Maria Margaretha GEMBLER). This article, transcribed by Alice Imig Stipak, is about Elizabeth C. (NOTHOMB) Imig's 75th birthday party, from the Utica Sun (handwritten: "Goehner"), 9 Nov 1950:
[Surnames: IMIG, NOTHOMB, SCHULTZ]

Friday afternoon 23 ladies gathered at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Imig for a party in honor of her 75th birthday. The afternoon was spent socially. Mrs. Imig received many cards and gifts. One card came from Germany. A delicious lunch of ice cream, cake and coffee were served by her daughter and daughter-in-laws. Mrs. Arlan Schultz, a granddaughter baked and decorated the three-tiered birthday cake. On departing the guests extended congratulations and wishes for many more happy birthdays.
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IMIG, Ella Louise (BOEKA), wife of Frederick "Fred" Edward IMIG, daughter of August Adolph and Emma Sophia (MEYER) BOEKA. This obituary is courtesy of the Seward County Independent, from the newspaper's online website (photo courtesy relative Brian Imig Stipak — view full photo of Ella with daughter Nancy):
[Surnames: ANDERSON, BOEKA, COADE, DVORAK, DWYER, GEISTLINGER, GILBERT, GOEBEL, HARTWIG, IMIG, KNUTH, MEYER, SANDERSON, SEVERSON, SHARP]

Ella Imig
Ella Louise (Boeka) Imig, 94, Seward, died Feb. 9, 2005.
She was born Jan. 3, 1911, in Seward County to August Adolph and Emma Sophia (Meyer) Boeka. She was a graduate of Goehner High School. She married Fredrick Edward Imig on March 19, 1933, in Goehner. She was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ in Goehner, Church Women United and Kensington, and she was a volunteer at Sundermann Home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred in 1976, brothers and sister-in-law, Lee and Velma Boeka and Paul Boeka, sister, Velma Boeka, son-in-law, Jay Hartwigg.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Richard Knuth and Diane and Richard Sharp, all of Orlando, Fla., and Janet Hartwig, Conyers, Ga., five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, sisters and brothers-in-law, Doris Severson, Lincoln, Fran Coade, Tacoma, Wash., Jean and William Gilbert, Victorville, Calif., and Jacqueline and Perry Geistlinger, Citrus Heights, Calif., brother, Roger Boeka, San Antonio, Texas, and sister-in-law, Donna Boeka, Clay Center.
Funeral services were Feb. 12 at Friedens United Church of Christ in Goehner with the Rev. Gwen Hurst Anderson officiating. Interment was at Mound Prairie Cemetery in rural Goehner. Casketbearers were Lee Imig, Larry Dvorak, Mike Boeka, Dan and Brad Knuth and Larry Goebel. Honorary casketbearers were Mike Dwyer, Craig Sanderson and Steve Hartwig.
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IMIG, Erwin Jacob, husband of Martha, son of Jacob and Anna E. (GRAFF) IMIG, twin brother of Edwin P. IMIG. This obituary, transcribed by relative Alice Imig Stipak, is in the files of the Seward County Genealogical Society, from the Seward Co. Independent, 13 Feb 1980:
[Surnames: ARMOUR, BESSE, BUSCH, FARNEY, GILLIAN, GRAFF, HAAS, HUGHES, IMIG, WRIGHT, YERK]

ERWIN IMIG

Erwin Jacob Imig, 79, of Seward, died Sunday, Feb. 3. He was born Sept. 25, 1900, to Jacob and Anna Graff Imig in Seward. He was employed at Hughes Brothers, Inc., where he was office manager for 32 years.
He was a member of Friedens Evangelical Church, Oliver Lodge No. 38 AF&AM, York Rite, Scottish Rite and Seward Chapter No. 156 Order of the Eastern Star. He served for a number of years as assistant custodian for the Grand Lodge of Nebraska. He was a 25-year member of the Seward Volunteer Fire Department.
Survivors include his wife, Martha; his twin brother, Edwin of Seward, and another brother, Jacob of Lake San Marcos, Calif.; one sister, Vera Hughes of Lincoln; nieces and nephews.
Services were held Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the United Church of Christ, Seward, the Rev. Jim Armour officiating. Burial was in the Seward Cemetery. Masonic services were led by Harold Busch of Utica.
Pallbearers were fellow Masons, Ralph Yerk, Max Farney, Kenneth Haas, Clyde Gillian, Richard Besse and Thomas Wright.
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IMIG, Fredrick Carl "Fred", husband of Marie (BLOMENKAMP), son of Friederich and Anna (IMIG) IMIG. This first obituary, transcribed by grandniece Alice Imig Stipak, is in the files of the Seward County Genealogical Society, from an unidentified Seward Co., Nebraska area newspaper, probably Nov 1940:
[Surnames: BLOMENKAMP, BUETTGENBACH, IMIG]

OBITUARY
Fred Carl Imig
Fred Carl Imig of Milford, Nebr., died suddenly at his home Thursday afternoon. He was born in Minier, Ill., on Jan. 8, 1855 [sic, 1885], and died at the age of 55 years, 9 months and 29 days. When as a small boy he came to Nebraska, where he was united in marriage to Marie Blomenkamp in 1916. To them were born seven children, one of which died in infancy.
Surviving are his wife Marie, two sons, Arnold of Seward and Richard; four daughters, Mrs. Dewain Buettgenbach of Milford, Bernice, Martha Jane and Harriet at home; two grandchildren, Janice Imig and Robert Buettgenbach; two brothers, Alfred of Seward and George of San Bernardino, Calif., and many other relatives and friends.

The second obituary, transcribed by grandniece Alice Imig Stipak, is in the files of the Seward County Genealogical Society, from an unidentified local Nebraska newspaper, dated 14 Nov 1940:

[Surnames: BLOMENKAMP, BUETTGENBACH, IMIG, JANOWSKY]

FRED C. IMIG
DIES SUDDENLY
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Fred C. Imig, resident of this community for the past fifty years died suddenly at his home five miles east of Milford last Thursday afternoon. Mr. Imig had been in his usual health and had been working during the day until the middle of the afternoon when he complained of being tired. He went to the house to rest and was found dead a few minutes later.
Funeral services were held Monday at the Friedens Evangelical Church of Seward with Rev. Mr. Janowsky officiating and the Volland Mortuary in charge of arrangements. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery, Seward.
Mr. Imig was 55 years of age. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Arnold and Richard, and four daughters, Bernice, Harriet, Martha Jane and Mrs. Leona Buettgenbach.
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IMIG, Frederick "Fred" Edward, husband of Ella Louise (BOEKA), son of Friedrich and Elisabeth Wilhelmine (ROCKER) IMIG. This obituary, transcribed by relative Alice Imig Stipak, is in the files of the Seward County Genealogical Society, from the Seward Co. Independent, 28 Apr 1976:
[Surnames: BOEKA, DICKAU, EBERSPACHER, GOLTL, HARTWIG, IMIG, KELLER, KNUTH, LUETHJE, MARX, ROCKER, SCHREURS, SCHULZ, SHARP, YERK]

FRED E. IMIG
Fred E. Imig, a lifelong resident of the Goehner community, died April 24 at the age of 68. He was born Sept. 18, 1907 near Goehner on the farm where he spent his entire life. Frederick and Elizabeth Rocker Imig were his parents. On March 19, 1933 he married Ella Boeka at Goehner. They engaged in farming until his retirement several years ago because of illness.
Survivors are his wife Ella, three daughters, Mrs. Richard Knuth (Nancy) and Mrs. Richard Sharp (Diane), both of Orlando, Fla., and Mrs. Jay Hartwig (Janet), Paris, France, three brothers, Art and Elmer, both of Lincoln, and Paul, Seward, three sisters, Mrs. Chris Keller, Goehner, Mrs. Louis Marx, Lincoln, and Mrs. Walter Goltl, Colorado, also five grandchildren.
The funeral was held April 28 (today) at 10 a.m. in the Goehner United Church of Christ. Rev. Wayne Schreurs officiated. Interment was in Mound Prarie Cemetery. Lori Schulz was organist and soloist was Charlotte Luethje. Serving as casketbearers were Edward Rocker, Ralph Yerk, Paul Dickau, Harold Keller, Homer Eberspacher and Lee Boeka.
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IMIG, George Jacob, husband of On August 20, 1967 George Jacob Imig and Alice Naomi Hageman Imig celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in the home of their daughter Peggy and her husband Jim, surrounded by their many children and grandchildren.

George and Alice Imig celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with their grandchildren, August 1967
This 50th wedding anniversary announcement for George Imig and Alice Naomi Hageman Imig appeared in an unidentified newspaper, August 1967:

Imigs Note Anniversary

50th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. George Imig, 2618 St. Elmo Drive, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at a reception in the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. James Morris of Riverside.
At the reception the couple greeted approximately 100 guests. The guest book was circulated by Miss Cindy Typaldos, granddaughter of the couple.
The Imigs, married August 20, 1917 in Lincoln Neb., have resided in San Bernardino for 37 years. They have six children, 20 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Their children are Mrs. Nick Weaver, Mrs. Frank Stipak, Mrs. Neil Johnson, Mrs. Ted Peckels, Mrs. James Morris and Bob Imig.
Imig owned the Imig Pet Shop for 19 years. He has been retired for four years. He is active in Bulldog Clubs and has raised many champion bulldogs as a hobby.

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IMIG, Henry F. "Hank", husband of Mildred (HOCKEMEYER), son of Louis and Elizabeth C. (NOTHOMB) IMIG. The first obituary, transcribed by relative Alice Imig Stipak, is in the files of the Seward County Genealogical Society, from the Seward Co. Independent, 5 Oct 1983:
[Surnames: HOCKEMEYER, IMIG, NOTHOMB]

HENRY IMIG
Henry F. "Hank" Imig, 69, of Seward, died Monday, Sept. 26. He was born Oct. 14, 1913, at Seward to Louis and Elizabeth Nothomb Imig. He married Mildred Hockemeyer on Dec. 18, 1951, at Seward. He was the co-owner and partner with his brother Francis of the Husker Beverage Company of Seward for more than 30 years, retiring in 1978. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Seward, the Seward Volunteer Fire Department and the Seward Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a World War II Army veteran.

The second obituary, transcribed by relative Alice Imig Stipak, is in the files of the Seward County Genealogical Society, from an unidentified local Nebraska newspaper (probably The Lincoln Star), dated 29 Sep 1983:

[Surnames: ANSTINE, BRINKMEYER, EVANS, FORST, FOSTER, IMIG, MARKLE, REISDORFF, ROLFSMEIER, WERGIN]

Imig — Henry (Hank) F., 69, Seward, died Monday. Member: St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, Seward, 50-year member Seward Fire Department, Seward V.F.W. Club; Co-owner and partner of Husker Beverage Company, Seward. Survivors: wife, Mildred; sons, William, Kenneth, both of Lincoln; brother, Francis, Seward; sisters, Mrs. Minnie Evans, Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Flora Wergin, Lincoln; one grandson.
Services: 10 a.m. Friday, St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, Seward. The Rev. Clarence Reisdorff. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Wood Bros. Chapel. Seward Cemetery. In state: 9 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Memorials to St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church. Military graveside services by the Seward V.F.W. Pallbearers: Tom Foster, Max Anstine, Keith Markle, Red Rolfsmeier, Don Forst, Victor Brinkmeyer. Wood Bros. Funeral Home, Seward.
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IMIG, Jacob Henry "Jake", husband of Gretchen Virginia (KIRK), son of Jacob and Anna E. (GRAFF) IMIG. This memorial, transcribed by relative Alice Imig Stipak, is in the files of the Seward County Genealogical Society, from the Seward Co. Independent, Apr 1989:
[Surnames: ANDERSON, GRAFF, HUGHES, IMIG]

[photo of Jake Imig at top of memorial article; Alice will scan at a later time]

After writing a memorial for Sumner Anderson a few weeks ago, I feel one should also be written for Jakie Imig. Because of my affiliations with him for a dozen years, from kindergarten to graduation in 1924, this should be no difficult task.
When Jacob Imig, Sr., married Anna Graff in 1893, no one realized an entirely new era of the Imig family was being nurtured. This marriage was blessed with three sons and one daughter.
The sons were twins Edwin and Erwin, born in 1900, Jacob, Jr., born in 1907, and daughter Vera, born in 1902 and who, at the age of 21, would marry Ted Hughes, one of the famed Hughes brothers. (Ted got more enjoyment playing an organ or piano with his popular orchestra than reading blueprints in his office at the plant.)
Erwin left this earth in 1980, Edwin in 1984 and Vera in 1985. On April 19 of this year we received a phone call saying our classmate Jakie Imig had died of cancer. By record, he was actually Jacob Imig, Jr., but to his schoolmates he was and always will be Jakie.
Jakie was a better than average student and a fun-loving boy. Everyone loved him, both boys and girls. He had a droll sense of humor and a smile for everyone.
He took a course in public accounting and graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1928 where he was student manager for the Big Red football team for two years. He was the youngest person in Nebraska at the time to pass the exam for his CPA certificate. He formed the firm of Irwin-Imig Co. in Omaha which later merged with Deloitte, Haskins and Sells, making this one of the most successful accounting firms in the country.
To list the many community organizations to which Jakie gave his talents would be a momentous undertaking. Here are a few. He was a strong worker for the Boy Scouts. One of his pet projects was the Nebraska Methodist Hospital, and he served as a member of the board of trustees for four years, during which time he helped with the planning and building of its new facility. He was a member of the Tangier Shrine Temple, serving as jester and raising money for the Shrine Children's Hospitals.
After he retired in 1973, Jakie moved to Lake San Marcos, Calif., where he continued to be active in all community affairs. Here he developed his many talents, painting landscapes, doing shop work, becoming an expert with a computer, writing and you name it. He was a better than average golfer, too.
His passing may be the end of an era— the Jacob Imig, Sr., Era— but since he leaves four sons, all over six feet tall, this can certainly be called the beginning of another era. We are sure the Jakie Imig boys— John, Bill, Tom and Dick, all now in responsible positions as a commodity broker, an attorney, a medical researcher and a certified public accountant— will take good care of the Imig name.
With nine grandchildren, how could they fail to establish themselves as the Golden Era of Jakie Imig? Or perhaps the Jakie Imig Dynasty?
Jakie may have left us, but those of us who knew him and followed his steps up the ladder of success will never forget him as a friend, a father, a grandfather and a husband. He was the greatest. We can only say, Jakie, since you must leave us, we are glad to have had you with us for the time allotted. Till we meet again, may God bless you.
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IMIG, Johanna (PLEINES), wife of Friedrich IMIG, daughter of Elisabeth Helena (SCHMIDT) and Johann Ludwig PLEINES, obituary, The Reporter, 10 Jan 1895, transcribed in full by great-great-granddaughter Alice Imig Stipak [see portrait of her with husband] [see grave] [grave close-up]
[Surnames: IMIG, PLEINES]

IMIG.—At Seward, Neb., on Thursday, Jan. 3, 1895, Mrs. Johanna Imig, aged 69 years.
Mrs. Imig had lived in Seward for a number of years and was well known to many of our people. She leaves one son and six daughters, who have the sympathy of many friends in the loss of their mother. Funeral services were held on Sunday, at the Lutheran church, which were largely attended. The remains were deposited in Greenwood Cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS.
The family of Mrs. Johanna Imig desire to extend their thanks to the numerous friends who showed their kindness and sympathy in her sickness and death.
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IMIG, Leo Jacob, husband of Esther (BECKMAN), son of Otto August and Margaret Flora (KILZER) IMIG. This obituary, transcribed by relative Alice Imig Stipak, is in the files of the Seward County Genealogical Society, from the Seward Co. Independent, 14 May 1975:
[Surnames: ANDERSON, BADEN, BECKMAN, BOLTE, BREMER, BRINKMEYER, CLATANOFF, COLE, COON, EINSPAHR, FAIRLEY, FRERICKS, GERWICK, GOIN, GRAFF, HAFEMEISTER, HAGEMOSER, HASS, HEIDEMANN, IMIG, JONES, KILZER, LEMKE, LUEBBE, MAHANEY, MOORMIER, PETER, PROCHNOW, QUALSETH, WIECHERT, WITTSTRUCK, ZILL]

LEO IMIG
The funeral for Leo Jacob Imig, 63, was May 12 at St. John Lutheran Church. Officiating were Rev. Marcus Zill and Rev. L. W. Heidemann. Organist was Herbert Peter. Casketbearers were his sons, Rodney Imig, James Imig, Rick Imig, Bill Imig, Terry Imig and Kent Imig. Burial was in Moffitt Addition, Seward Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers were Philip Cole, Dwayne Wittstruck, Arthur Wiechert, Lea Fairley, Arnold Bremer, Edwin Moormier, Jr., Francis Goin, Robert Baden, Lee Graff, Melvin Bolte, Berwyn Lemke, John Brinkmeyer, Devere Gerwick, Glenn Einspahr, Theodore Luebbe, Oscar Prochnow, Duane Clatanoff and Paul Hafemeister.
Imig is survived by his wife, Esther, four daughters, Mrs. Don Qualseth (Janice), Sioux Fall S. D.; Mrs. Wayne Hagemoser (Marilyn), Ames, Iowa; Mrs. George Coon (Susan), Seward; Mrs. John Mahaney (Connie), Lincoln; six sons, Rodney, Lincoln; Bill, Cedar Rapids, Ia.; James, Terry, Rick and Kent, all of Seward; four sisters, Mrs. Ewald Hass, Malcolm; Mrs. Elnore Jones, La Mesa, Calif.; Mrs. Alvin Frericks, and Mrs. Eldon Anderson, both of San Diego, Calif.; a brother, Leonard, La Mesa, Calif.; and twelve grandchildren.
Leo Imig, son of Otto and Margaret Kilzer Imig, was born at Seward, Dec. 11, 1911. He married Esther Beckman, Jan. 12, 1936. The Imigs farmed on Route 1, Seward, and were active in many agricultural organizations. Imig was on the Seward County Extension board, and held memberships in the Nebraska Guernsey Breeder's Association, the Nebraska State Dairymen's Association, National Dairy Herd Improvement Association and the Dairy Shrine Club. As a member of St. John Lutheran Church he was an elder at the time of his death. Imig had also been a 4-H leader. He died May 10 in Lincoln.
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IMIG, Leonard Peter, husband of Leona (MEYERS), son of Otto August and Margaret Flora (KILZER) IMIG. This obituary, transcribed by relative Alice Imig Stipak, is in the files of the Seward County Genealogical Society, from the Seward Co. Independent, 10 Mar 1982:
[Surnames: ANDERSON, DAHLBERG, FRERICHS, HASS, IMIG, JONES]

LEONARD IMIG
Leonard Imig, 71, of La Mesa, Calif., died Saturday, Feb. 27. He was a former resident of the Seward community, having farmed northwest of Seward from 1936-42 when his family moved to San Diego, Calif., where he sold real estate. He later established Imig Realty in La Mesa, where he worked until his retirement.
Survivors include his wife, Leona; one son, Robert of Spring Valley, Calif., one daughter, Ruth Dahlberg of Norwalk, Iowa; four sisters, Lorene Hass of Malcolm, Eleanor Jones of La Mesa, Calif., Fern Frerichs and Esther Anderson, both of San Diego; one sister-in-law, Esther Imig of Seward; three grandsons.
Services were held Thursday, March 4, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, San Diego, Calif., with burial in the Greenwood Cemetery, San Diego.
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IMIG, Louis, husband of Elizabeth C. (NOTHOMB), son of Nicholaus and Mary Margaret (GEMBLER) IMIG. The first obituary, transcribed by relative Alice Imig Stipak, is in the files of the Seward County Genealogical Society, from an unidentified Seward Co., Nebraska newspaper, dated August 1963:
[Surnames: ANDERSON, AUSTIN, BARNES, EVANS, IMIG, LAMBERTY, ROLFSMEIER, SCHEER, SCHREURS, SCHROEDER, WEILER, WALSH, WERGIN]

LOUIS IMIG
Louis Imig, long-time resident of Seward, died last Monday evening at the age of 88. Louis came to Seward with his parents when he was five years old, moving from Minier, Ill. His wife Elizabeth preceded him in death Oct. 7, 1959.
Imig is survived by two sons, Francis and Henry, both of Seward; three daughters, Mrs. Minnie Evans, Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. Theresa Austin, Lincoln, and Mrs. Flora Wergin, Lincoln; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Funeral services were held Thursday, August 1, at 2 p.m. in the Friedens United Church of Christ with the Rev. Wayne L. Schreurs officiating. The soloist, Earlyon Lamberty, was accompanied by organist, Mrs. Keith Anderson. Pallbearers were Adolph Rolfsmeier, Howard Scheer, Otto Schroeder, Herman Weiler, Lee Barnes and Edward Walsh. Burial was in the Blue Mound cemetery in Milford.

The second obituary, transcribed by relative Alice Imig Stipak, is in the files of the Seward County Genealogical Society, from an unidentified Seward Co., Nebraska newspaper, dated July 31, 1963:
[Surnames: AUSTIN, EVANS, IMIG, WERGIN]

LEWIS IMIG
Lewis Imig, long-time resident of Seward, died Monday evening at the age of 88. Lewis came to Seward with his parents when he was five years old, moving from Minier, Ill. His wife, Elizabeth preceded him in death Oct. 7, 1959.
Imig is survived by two sons, Francis and Henry, both of Seward; three daughters, Mrs. Minnie Evans, Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. Theresa Austin, Lincoln, and Mrs. Flora Wergin, Lincoln; 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 1, at 2 p.m. in the United Church of Christ with burial following in the Blue Mound cemetery in Milford.
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IMIG, Margaret Flora (KILZER), wife of Otto August IMIG, daughter of Peter KILZER. This obituary is from an unidentified Seward Co. area newspaper, dated 14 Feb 1968:
[Surnames: ANDERSON, FRERICHS, HASS, IMIG, JONES, KILZER]

MRS. OTTO IMIG
Funeral services for Mrs. Otto Imig, 77, were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12, at Greenwood, Calif.
Mrs. Otto Imig, 77, died Friday, Feb. 9, 1968, at San Diego Calif.
Survivors include her husband; three sons, Leonard, La Mesa, Calif., Leo, Seward, Larry, Los Angeles Calif.; four daughters, Mrs. Ewald (Lorene) Hass, Malcolm, Mrs. Eleanor Jones, La Mesa, Calif., Mrs. Alvin (Fern) Frerichs, San Diego Calif., and Mrs. Eldon (Esther) Anderson, El Cajon, Calif.; two brothers, Jake Kilzer, Oakes, N.D., and Louis Kilzer, Laramie Wyo.; 21 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
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IMIG, Marie Margaret, wife of Philip BERST, daughter of Nicholaus IMIG and Maria Margaretha (GEMBLER). This obituary, transcribed by relative Alice Imig Stipak, is in the files of the Seward County Genealogical Society, from an unidentified Seward Co. area newspaper, June 1933:
[Surnames: BERST, BLUHM, GEMBLER, IMIG, RHEA, SCHLESELMAN, LUCKERT, SHULTZ]

Marie Margaret Berst, nee Imig, was born at Minier, Illinois, January 18, 1862, and departed this life after a lingering illness at her home near Friend, Nebr., Wednesday, May 31, 1931 [sic, handwritten correction, 1933], aged 71 years, 4 months and 13 days. She was a member of the Evangelical Friedens church of Seward.
On November 3, 1883, she was united in marriage to Philip Berst and in the following year moving to Seward county. For about twenty years she resided south of Milford, in 1906 moving to her late home four and one-half miles northeast of Friend. Her husband preceded her in death on July 1, 1911.
She leaves to mourn her loss her seven children, all of whom survive: Mrs. Lena Schleselman of Dix, Miss Mary Berst of Friend, Mrs. Emma Rhea of Dalton, Mr. Louis Berst of Beaver Crossing, Mr. Herman Berst of Champion, Mr. Fred Berst and Mr. Henry Berst, both of Friend; 11 grandchildren; one brother, Mr. Louis Imig of Seward; three sisters, Mrs. Lena Luckert and Mrs. Catherine Bluhm, both of Seward, and Mrs. Rosie Schulz of Milford, together with other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, June 4, 1933, at 1:45 o'clock from the home and at 2:30 from the Congregational church of [photocopied newspaper clipping cut off here]
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