Mary Kroeger

Obituary: Teutopolis Press - March 13, 1919

Mr AND MRS KROEGER

PROMINENT YOUNG COUPLE OP SOUTH OF TOWN Both Died From Pneumonia About Six Hours Apart. Funeral Wednesday Morning

This community was shocked Monday when the announcement was made that Mr. and Mrs. John Kroeger were both dead. The family were all sick with the Flu and late reports had them improving, when the announcement of their death came. Both were popular young people and had a large circle of friends. They resided two miles south of town.

John Kroeger was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos Kroeger of this township, and was born Feb. 15, 1890, Mrs. Kroeger was a daughter of the late Aug. Probst and Mrs. Probst, and was born in Bishop township, May 1, 1889. They were united in manage on May 6, 1913, and to the union was born five children, Leona, Mamie, Frances, Tillie and an infant girl three weeks old, all living. They made their home on a farm two miles south of town. Besides the parents of Mr. Kroeger, brothers and sisters mourn as follows: Clem, Joseph, Mrs. John 'Katherine' Sandshaper, Mrs. Frank (Anna) Ernst. The mother of Mrs. Kroeger with the following children: Mrs. Jos. (Celia) Kroeger Mrs Jos (Clara) Mette, Lena, Anna, Lawrence, Charles and Clem.

The funeral was held from St Francis Church Wednesday morning, the ceremony over the remains of both being held at one time. The funeral cortege was followed by a very large crowd of sorrowing friends and relatives to the Cemetery.

Death Cause: Influenza

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