Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-12-05
POTOSI

IOlOSl
The funeral of Peter Markue whose
death was briefly mentioned in our
last weeks notes, took place Wednes-
day morning at $50 o'clock from his
late residence in the village of Potosi
to st. Andrews catholic church in
Tennyson where the deceased had wor-
shipped his entire life 1t was one of
the largest funerals seen here for a
number of years. The large church
was filled to overfiOWing with relatives
and sympahtizing friends, manifest
ing the high esteem he was held in,
in the community where he had passed
his whole life He was born in the
town Of PotOsi on the 18th day of
February, 1852. and died in the vii
lage of POtosi. Nov 25, 1917, aged SIS
years. months and days. He was a
son Of the late Bernhard Markus and
wife, early pioneer residents of Po-
tosi. He manfully and in an affec-
tiOnate manner took kind care of his
aged parents until they passed from
earth. He was married to Miss Cath
crime Smitz by Rev. Father Joseph A.
DRESS at st. Ambrose church in the
town OF POtOSi on the 4th day of May,
1886 To this union were born five
children, two daughters and three
sons, viz: Theresa, Mrs. Yves Long
mler; Elizabeth, Mrs. John Longkamp;
Joseph; Leo and Herbert. Herbert the
youngest in the family, is a soldier
at Camp Grant and member of head
quarters company 331st field artillery.
All, with the grief stricken mother at
tended the requiem mass and burial
OF the loving and devoted husband and
father. Father Scheffer officiated at
the funeral and burial services. In
the passing of Peter Markus this COM
mun1ty loses very valuable citizen
He was an honest and trustworthy
man, whose word was as good as a
bond, no one ever doubted the word of
Peter MarkuS. He was a loving and
devoted husband, kind and indul-
gent father and a sincere friend His
every care was for the welfare of his
family and was always ready to aid
friend. His death was not wholly un-
expected for he had been suffering
for three years with that incurahle
disease known as the Hardness diseas
Everything know to medical science
was done for him but to no avail. Mr..
Markus had followed the pursuits Of
farming prior to 1908 when he disposed
of his farm to his son. in-law, Wes
Longmier, and then took up his resi-
dence in the village. He hal been
member Of the town board of super
viSOrs for three years and Of the VII
lage board for 2 or years and filled
the offices with trust and confidence.
He is mourned by the grief stricken
wife, five children and seven grand
children all of whom were present
when the last that was mortal of the
dear and loving husband and father
was consigned to the grave Mrs Mar
kus and family desire to express their
sincere thanks to the many friends and
neighbors for the kindness shown them
during the sickness and death of their
loving husband father.
A very pretty wedding took place
at st. Andrews church, Monday morn
ing, when Father Scheffer pronounced
the words that united in holy matri-
mony, Mr.. Michael Funk of North Ian
caster and Miss Elizabeth Kroephe
OF POtOsi. The bride wore a white
satin dress trimmed with pearls. She
wore wreath and veil and carried a
bouquet OF white carnations and pre-
sentend beautiful appearance. She
was attended by her sister, Miss Dora
Kroepf1e, who was gowned in pink
crepe de chine and wore bouquet of
sweet peas. The groom was attended
by his brother, Henry Funk, both wear
ing dark suits. The bride is the eldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kro-
epfie and is a young woman of sweet
disposition and charming appearance
and will make a loving and helpful
wife. An elegant wedding dinner was