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Katherine REIFSCHMEIDER

Katherine REIFSCHMEIDER[1, 2]

Female 1846 - 1925  (79 years)

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  • Name Katherine REIFSCHMEIDER 
    Birth 7 Mar 1846  Wetches, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Immigration 1882  [3
    Death 5 Apr 1925  Wall Lake, Sac, Iowa, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Burial Wall Lake, Sac County, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I322356264510  Winnie Paul Scanlan
    Last Modified 7 Aug 2022 

    Mother HILL 
    Family ID F285  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family John Sr KAISER,   b. 14 Feb 1840, Wetches, Germany Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Apr 1925, Wall Lake, Sac County, Iowa, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 85 years) 
    Marriage 1868  Germany Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Katherine KAISER,   b. 3 Mar 1871   d. 13 Jan 1919 (Age 47 years)
     2. John KAISER,   b. 29 Jun 1875, Germany Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Mar 1972, Sac City, Sac, Iowa, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 96 years)
    +3. Elizabeth KAISER,   b. 8 Dec 1868, Gelnhausen, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hessen, Germany Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Aug 1946, Odebolt, Sac, Iowa, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years)
     4. Anna Cathrina KAISER,   b. 14 Feb 1887, Leney, Sac, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Mar 1982, Twilight Acres Nursing Home, Wall Lake, Iowa. Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 95 years)
    Last Modified 16 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F27  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Photos
    Katherine Kaiser
    Katherine Kaiser

    Headstones
    John and Katherine Kaiser
    John and Katherine Kaiser

  • Notes 
    • <p>Wall Lake Blade - April 16,1925</p> <p>Last week we mentioned the death of Mrs. John Kaiser Sr., and also mentioned the husband was a very&nbsp; sick man. Mrs. Kaiser died April 5, age 79 ears, 7 days. Her funeral was conducted last Thursday afternoon and following Sunday, April 12. the aged husband passed from this life. Mrs. Kaiser had been in failing health for some time and was very sick winter before last. Influenza, followed by pneumonia, was the cause of death and Mr. Kaiser fell victim to the same trouble. Katherine Kaiser, nee Reifschneier, was born in Germany, March 7, 1846. In year 1868 she was married to John Kaiser and 13 years later they came to America. In 881 they located on a farm about one mile north of where the town of herring was later established. In he year 1910 they moved to Wall take. Four children wore born to Mr. and Mrs. Kaiser. One daughter, Catherine, wife of Hugh Sweeny died Jan. 13, 1919. The three surviving children are Elizabeth, wife of Joe Dinges of Odebolt; John of the Herring neighborhood; Annn wife of John Tjaden of Wall Lake, Mr. Kaiser is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Geo. Ritter of Lake view. There are also 18 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. John Kaiser was born Feb, 14, 1840, in Germany. He died after wo weeks sickness of the same trouble that caused the death of his beloved wife.&nbsp; About 11 years ago Mr. Kaiser went blind. Wednesday afternoon April 15 his funeral was conducted from the Wall Lake Lutheran church, just 6 days following the funeral of his wife.</p> <p>To this aged couple to follow each other so closely in death was the expressed wish of both and the struggle and burden of earth are ended.</p> <p>Among us all Mrs. Kaiser ranked always as a woman of sympathy, a fine neighbor, devoted mother and a true friend. Her life has passed into the joy of her Lord, the memory of her life must prove a perpetual inspiration.</p> <p>Mr. Kaiser was a devoted husband and a kind and indulgent father. His last words were expressive of peace in God and a willingness to depart and be at rest with him.</p> <p>Those attending the funeral of John Kaiser from a distance are: Mr. nnd Mrs. Fred Cornelia Mrs. John Burgette and Mrs. Henry Serrig of Sioux City; Mrs. George Stephen and Mr. and Mrs. Clare ??immer of Early; Mr. and .Mrs. ??ilius Pruter and son Vernon, Mr and Mrs. Ed Mohr of Arcadia; Mr. Mrs. Abner Stephn and Mrs izabeth Habicht of Spencer; Mrs n Schott and son of Nemaha, Mr. Mrs. Coon Ritter and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ganger of Sac City s. Lizzie Freese and itii. Valor tine nrich of Odebolt; Mr. and Mrs. as Irwin, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fritz nry Wolp, Mrs. Jacob Schlorholtz. and Mrs. Fred Cleveland, and and Mrs. John Peters of i.nko lew; Mr. and Mrs. Joo Dinges of Odebolt.&nbsp;</p>

  • Sources 
    1. [S1171896512] Iowa Death Index, 1900-1939, (MyHeritage).
      Catherine Reifschneider Kaiser&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Birth: Mar 27 1846 - Germany&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Age at death: 79&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Death: Apr 5 1925 - Sac, Iowa, USA&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Mother&#039;s maiden name: Hill&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Certificate: 81-0532&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Box #: D2472
      Event: Record
      Role: 10186:245444-:

    2. [S1171896460] 1900 United States Federal Census, (MyHeritage).
      Catharine Kaiser&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Gender: Female&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Birth: Mar 1846 - Germany&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Residence: 1900 - Wall Lake town (part), Sac, Iowa, USA&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Age: 54&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Marital status: Married&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Marriage: Circa 1870&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Immigration: 1882&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Race: White&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Ethnicity: American&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Number of children: 5&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Number of living children: 4&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Husband: John Kaiser&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Daughter: Annie K Kaiser&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Census: TownshipWall Lake town (part)Enum. District123Family195 CountySacSeriesT623Line21 StateIowaRoll1240457Image701 Date1900-00-00Sheet11 See household members&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a id='household'&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;Household&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Relation to head; Name; Age; Suggested alternatives&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Head; &amp;lt;a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10131-20875036/john-kaiser-in-1900-united-states-federal-census?s=435263871"&amp;gt;John Kaiser&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;; 60; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Wife; &amp;lt;a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10131-20875037/catharine-kaiser-in-1900-united-states-federal-census?s=435263871"&amp;gt;Catharine Kaiser&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;; 54; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Daughter; &amp;lt;a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10131-20875038/annie-k-kaiser-in-1900-united-states-federal-census?s=435263871"&amp;gt;Annie K Kaiser&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;; 14;
      Event: Record
      Role: 10131:20875037-:0323bce018b17a427fd0d94248b97082

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      Age:
      35-36

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      Cemetery: Wall Lake
      Age:
      79


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