The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-07-28
THE DEATH ROLL

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Mrs. Johanna Goetsch, aged 67
years and wife Of the late William
| Goetsch, passed peacefully away
sometime during Wednesday night at
her home in Eighth street. She was
found dead in bed by members of the
family. Mrs. Goetsch was born IN
Germany June Is, 1847, and at the
age of six years came to this country
with her parents settling in the town
| of Lebanon. On January 81, 1868,
| she was married to Mr.. VIM. Goetsch
| who preceded her in death seven
years ago. She and her husband
were residents of the town of Le-
banon until 1902 when they removed
| to this city. Mrs. Goetsch possessed
fine character and her many acts
of kindness endeared her to every
one who knew her and her loss is
mourned by host of friends and
| relatives. Those who survive are
the following: Mrs. Herman Raben-
city; Edward Goetsch, town of Le-
banon; Mrs w. A. Mack, this city
Three brothers and two sisters sur
vive as follows: Charles Braatz,
Ixonia; Ferdinand Braatz, Winona,
Mimi. Henry Braatz, Fountain City;
Mrs. Wilhelmina Ruesch, Carroll,
Iowa; Mrs. Julius Baumann, Water
town. Fourteen grandchildren also
survive.
The funeral was held Sunday after
noon at the Advent Christian church.
the Rev. T. c. Grundy officiating. In
terment was in Oak Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Susan Casey, aged S8 years,
and one of the oldest residents OF
the town of Watertown, died Tues
day evening, infirmaties of old age
being the cause of death. She was
a native of Ireland and came to this
country with her parents when a
young woman and came to reside in
this vicinity in 1847 Her marriage
to Mr.. Matthew Casey took place the
following year and until about 19
years ago she resided on a farm in
the town of Watertown. She was
left a widow by the death of her hus-
band on May %, 1897. Nine children
were born to Mr.. and Mrs. Casey all
of whom survive. They are: John
Casey, ogden, Utah; Mrs. N w. Muir
ply, Michael Casey, Watertown;
Domnick Casey, town Of Shields,
Roger Casey, Chicago, Matthew
Casey, Oconomowoc; Mrs. N. P.
Boyle, Portage; Edward Casey, Madi,
son; Miss Theresa Casey, Watertown.
Eleven grandchildren and two great
grandchildren also survive.
The funeral took place Saturday
morning. Interment was in ST. Ber-
nard cemetery.
Miss Louise Margareta Stallmann,
whose life was marked by unending sac
rifices and who possessed spirit OF un-
ceasing and devotion, answered the final
summons at her home at North Fourth
and Cady streets at 5 o'clock Monday
afternoon. Miss Stallmann was born in
Germany, August 19, 1914, and came here
with her parents in 1848. She was the
eldest of the children and at an early
death of her parents the duty of rearing
them devolved upon her. The largest
portion of her life was spent in the care
of an invalid brother. Her death has
brought sorrow not only to the members
of the family but also the many friends
who knew her. Miss Stallmann is sur
vived by one sister, Mrs L. C. Fisher and
three brothers Louis and Adolph Stall
mann, WatertOwn; AWald Stallmann,
Jamestown, N. Oak. The funeral will
take place Thursday afternoon at p
o'clock from the residence. Friends are
requested to kindly omit flowers.
Fred Karuhn of HubbletOn who was
well and favorable known in this city
passed away at the home Of his son in
New London. He suffered a paralytic
stroke month ago from which effects
he died Mr.. Karuhn was native of
Germany and came to this country and
vicinity some thirty-iye years ago max
ing his home at Hubbleton where he
conducted blacksmith shop for the
past 80 years. He Is survived by his
widow, one son and three daughters.
| The children are Mrs H. Julian, Alberta
Canada; e. Hamlin, HubbletOn; Mrs. Fl.
A. Krueger, Watertown; and William
Karuhn, New London.
The Rev. Carl Dornfeld, aged 35
years, passed away at the home of
his parents, 164 Garfield avenue, Mil
waukee, death being caused by ty-
phoid fever. He was pastor of the
English Lutheran church of Divine
Charity and was well known in Luth-
eran circles. He was a son of Rev. E.
F. Dornfeld and a nephew of Mrs. s.
A Owen of Watertown. The deceas-
| ed was to be married shortly to Miss
Alma Ketter He attended the North
western college when young man
and is known to many here and his
untimely demise will be learned with
sorrow by his many friends.
Mr.. Otto M. Reissenwebber of Chicago
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