Iowa Old Press

LeMars Sentinel
Tuesday, May 3, 1938

Widely Known Stockman And Farmer Dies
George W. Zimmerman Of Plymouth Township Dies After Brief Illness
Pioneer In Melbourne
Son of First Pastor In Floyd Valley Community

G. W. Zimmerman, 78, one of the substantial and progressive farmers of
Plymouth county, a resident here since boyhood, died at his home in Plymouth
township Friday morning, April 29. Mr. Zimmerman suffered a stroke of
paralysis a week prior to his death and never rallied.

Mr. Zimmerman was born in the city of Baltimore, Maryland, July 6, 1859, and
was a son of Rev. John J. and Theresa Merriman Zimmerman, natives of
Germany, who spent their later years in America.

Rev. John Zimmerman, who was pastor of the first Evangelical church
established in Plymouth county, received a good education in his native
land. Coming to America when a young man he married Theresa Merriman, in
Baltimore, where they lived until 1867, in which year he and his family came
to Plymouth county and settled in the hamlet of Melbourne, in the Floyd
Valley. Melbourne was the first county seat of Plymouth county. Rev.
Zimmerman became pastor of the church there and also bought a farm. His
death occurred the following spring and his wife was left with six children.

George Zimmerman grew to manhood on the home farm, assisting his mother and
brothers in improving and developing the place. He received his education in
the local schools and remained at home until after his marriage, when he
moved to LeMars, where he lived for six years and then moved back to the
farm known as the Bogenrief estate. Mr. Zimmerman was a successful farmer
and added to his original land holdings and made a success raising good
cattle and stock. He was active in community and church affairs and in the
councils of the democratic party.

Mr. Zimmerman was married to Louise Berner February 18, 1883
(error--February 13, 1883). She preceded him in death on April 9, 1925
(error--June 9, 1925). A son, Roy, died in 1912 and a daughter in infancy.
His death is mourned by his sons, W. G. Zimmerman, Frank and Arthur, his
daughters, Mrs. I. E. Brandstetter of this county and Mrs. E. P. Lippke of
Pipestone, Minn. There are 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Mr. Zimmerman was preceded in death by five brothers. William, Frank and
Noah Zimmerman, his brothers, were well known citizens here during their
life time. (Note--the two brothers not mentioned by name were Jacob and
Charles.)

Six Grandsons Are Pallbearers

The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the Stanton Evangelical church. The
pastor, Rev. Elmer Bauer and Rev. Karl Kaupp of Melbourne officiated. Six
grandsons bore the body to the grave.

WELL KNOWN GRANT TOWNSHIP PIONEER CLAIMED BY DEATH
Mrs. Talke Marie Kleihauer Attains Great Age of Ninety-Five Years

Mrs.Talke Marie Kleihauer, resident of Plymouth county for nearly a half
century, died at her home on a farm in Grant township Friday, April 29.
Mrs. Kleihauer had attained the great age of nearly 96 years, and death was
due to old age, following a long and useful life.

Mrs. Kleihauer was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerd J. Garhusen, and was born
in Ost Friesland, Germany, June 18, 1842. She grew to womanhood in that
neighborhood and in 1869 was united in marriage with Geerke Johann
Kleihauer. Shortly after their marriage, seeking to better themselves, they
left their native shores and emigrated to America, first settling in
Illinois, where they lived for a short time and then joined German colonists
in a settlement in Jones county, Iowa. After farming there for a few years
they came to LeMars and purchased a farm in Grant township which has been
her home since.

Mr. and Mrs. Kleihauer were the parents of nine children, seven of whom
preceded their mother in death besides her husband. Her departure is
mourned by her daughters, Mrs. Albert Lubben and Ann Kleihauer, two
sons-in-law, Henry Ludwigs and Albert Dirks, a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Hannah
Kleihauer, 35 grandchildren and 54 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Kleihauer was a faithful member of Christ Lutheran Church in Grant
township. She was a devoted wife and mother, a good neighbor and one of the
many women who ably helped in the building up of a community developed from
the verdant prairie.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Christ church, Mammen. Rev.
F. Bunge, pastor, officiating, and interment made in the Grant township
cemetery.

K. & L. GROSS
SPECIALTY SHOP
IN ANNIVERSARY

In this issue of the Sentinel, K. & L. Gross announce the celebration of
their 25th anniversary in business in LeMars with a sale that is to be
carried on through the month aiding the shoppers who are interested in
Mother's Day, Baby week, commencement and the many other special occasions
May includes.

It was in 1913 when Katherine and Lena Gross bought the Swanzey store which
was run by the Swanzey sisters. Since then this store which has catered to
women and children exclusively has built up a large list of patrons through
the service rendered and the friends made.

The store has kept up with the modern trends of style and merchandising.
Always the windows are attractively arrayed with the latest in women's wear.
In recent years the store was moved one door west, a new front put in the
building and new fixtures built. This moved was in accordance with the
store's policy of the most up to date merchandise in pleasant surroundings.

K. & L. Gross invite you to visit their store and help them observe their
quarter of a century of business in LeMars.

Hinton Progress
May 30, 1938

MOURN DEATH OF YOUNG DAUGHTER

Darlene Joan Woolworth, ten months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy
Woolworth who reside on a farm northeast of James, died in the home of her
parents Friday night, May 24, due to an attack of pneumonia.

Surviving are the parents and one brother, Gene.

Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Westcott-Doughty-Chandler
funeral home at Sioux City. Rev. J. E. Feller, pastor of the Wesley M. E.
church at Leeds officiated and burial was in Floyd cemetery.

The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of their many friends.