Mrs. Michael Klapoetke, pioneer resident of the Town of Princeton, passed away at her home on Friday, October 16, at 7:45 a.m., after an illness of only a few days duration.
Rosa Heller was born in Germany, on October 20, 1856, and was at the age of 74 years, 11 months and 26 days. When at the age of 9 years she came to America with her parents and settled near Germania. She was united in marriage with Michael Klapoetke on November 1, 1873, after which she became a resident on the Montello-Princeton highway and where she resided for a period of 53 years. To her union seven children were born: Mrs. Matilda Jacob of Poynette, John Klapoetke of Princeton, and Mrs. Anna Krafczak on the old homestead and whom she made made her home of late years. Four children preceded her in 1881 during the diphtheria epidemic. Her husband passed beyond on November 27, 1924.
The universal expression of the community is, we shall miss her. The children will miss her greatly for she was a very affectionate mother. She always carried sunshine wherever she went, and never seemed more happy than when making others happy. Thus has passed io the better land another noble Christian woman.
The funeral services were held at the St. John's Catholic church last Monday forenoon. Father Thos. Jankowski, assisted by her nephew, Father Klapoetke of Clyman, Wis., were the officiating pastors. Interment was made in the church cemetery beside her husband.
She leaves her three children, three grandchildren, besides many friends.
Card of Thanks
Through the columns of the Princeton Republic we wish to express our sincere thanks to our neighbors and friends who in any way assisted us during the illness and burial of our dear beloved mother, Mrs. Michael Klapoetke. Especially do we thank for the beautiful floral offering, the pall bearers and for the expression of sympathy.
The Children
The Princeton Republic
Princeton, Wis., Thursday, October 22, 1931
Retyped by LZ on November 6, 2023
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Mrs. Michael Klapoetke, pioneer resident of the Town of Princeton, passed away at her home on Friday, October 16, at 7:45 a.m., after an illness of only a few days duration.
Rosa Heller was born in Germany, on October 20, 1856, and was at the age of 74 years, 11 months and 26 days. When at the age of 9 years she came to America with her parents and settled near Germania. She was united in marriage with Michael Klapoetke on November 1, 1873, after which she became a resident on the Montello-Princeton highway and where she resided for a period of 53 years. To her union seven children were born: Mrs. Matilda Jacob of Poynette, John Klapoetke of Princeton, and Mrs. Anna Krafczak on the old homestead and whom she made made her home of late years. Four children preceded her in 1881 during the diphtheria epidemic. Her husband passed beyond on November 27, 1924.
The universal expression of the community is, we shall miss her. The children will miss her greatly for she was a very affectionate mother. She always carried sunshine wherever she went, and never seemed more happy than when making others happy. Thus has passed io the better land another noble Christian woman.
The funeral services were held at the St. John's Catholic church last Monday forenoon. Father Thos. Jankowski, assisted by her nephew, Father Klapoetke of Clyman, Wis., were the officiating pastors. Interment was made in the church cemetery beside her husband.
She leaves her three children, three grandchildren, besides many friends.
Card of Thanks
Through the columns of the Princeton Republic we wish to express our sincere thanks to our neighbors and friends who in any way assisted us during the illness and burial of our dear beloved mother, Mrs. Michael Klapoetke. Especially do we thank for the beautiful floral offering, the pall bearers and for the expression of sympathy.
The Children
The Princeton Republic
Princeton, Wis., Thursday, October 22, 1931
Retyped by LZ on November 6, 2023
https://archives.winnefox.org/ResCarta-Web/jsp/RcWebImageViewer.jsp?doc_id=7fedc8b3-9387-4845-88ab-1ee47807be1f/wipcpl00/20221009/00001901
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