Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-13
SPILLvILLE

Bohemia Dec. 26, 1929. In 1S49
she was united in marriage to John
Zoulek and in 1867 they immigrated
to this country and settled on a farm
in Winneshiek county.
Her husband preceded her ia
death about 26 years ago and from
that time forward she has made her
home continually with her son John
She fell asleep in death early We'd
nesday morning Nov. 6, 1918 at the
age of SO years, 10 months and IL
days, death being due to old age.
The funeral services were held Satur-
day, Nov. 8, at 10 o'clock at st.
Wenceslaus church, Rev. j. p Broz
officiating. She was laid to rest in
st. Wenceslaus cemetery. The pail
bearers were six of her grandchild-
rem: Joseph Swehla, Ed Herold,
Will Soukup, Adolph Mikesh, John
and Anton Fisher She is survived
by seven daughters, Mesdames Joe
Mikesh, John Fisher, Frank Soukur,
John Soukup, Glenn Herold, Helen
Shevik all of this vicinity, Mrs.
Frances Swehla, Cedar Rapids; and
one son John j., Spillville; also
number of great grandchildren and
two great great grandchildren. One
daughter, Rose preceded the mother
in death several years ago. The de-
ceased was kind neighbor, friend
of the children, a true wife and
faithful mother She has gone from
this community where she mas spent
so many years of her life, but we
trust that the memory of her life
will linger many years to come.
Farewell dear mother, sweet thy
rest.
Weary with years and worn with
pain.
Farewell, till in some happy place
re shall behold thy face again.
IT'S ours tor miss thee, all our years,
And tender memories of thee keep.
Thine in the Lord to rest, for so,
He giveth his beloved sleep.
Gard of Thanks.
We desire to thank the neighbors
and friends who rendered assistance
during the death and funeral of our
mother, also for the floral offerings.
The Children.
Mrs. Ed Scheidemental and son
Leo of Ossian called on the formers
PARENTS here Thursday.
Geo. Huber autoed through here
Saturday enroute to Conover on a
business trip.
The following attended the funeral
CT Mrs. Zoulek here Friday: Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Wagner, Ridgeway; Mrs.
Bilek, Saratoga; Mrs. Kunt, Jackson
Jet; Mrs. Luzum, Mrs. Hruska and
son, Calmar.
Messrs Chelan and Meyers of Cal
mar were callers here Monday.
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Mrs Stephen Hruska were callers
Friday eve at Caimar.
Miss Louise Swehla spent the past
week at the home of her sister, Mrs.
David Frye.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Fisher arrived
here Saturday from Garnavillo for
visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Kubesh and
daughter Ida Of FIT. Atkinson called
on relatives here Wednesday.
Demo Kratz Of near Ridgeway was
business caller here Saturday.
Miss Clara Mikesh of near Proti-
vim spent the past week with Mr..
end Mrs. Joe Wagner.
John Hron returned Tuesday to re-
sumo his studies at the U. l. U. at
Fayette after a two weeks stay at
home.
Miss Josephine ,Hosper visited re-
latives Saturday at Calmar.
Walter Frey made business trip
to Cresco on Monday.
Mrs. Frances Swehla returned
Friday evening to Cedar Rapids after
attending the funeral of her mother.
Miss Barbara Bilek came down
from Cresco Tuesday for visit with
relatives.
Frank Balik who enlisted recently
in the marines left on Tuesday Tor
st. Paul.
Oscar Winger of DEBORAH was
caller in town Tuesday.
VIM. Frey Of CTesco was q guest
of the Robt Heuser family.
Mrs. viii Wagner OF RidgeYay
spent the week end with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Zouick
James and Geo. Leebl returned
recently to Fayette to resume their
studies at college,
Mr.. Latimer of Calmar was in
town Saturday transasting business
in regard to their electric lights.
Hiram Cooper and family were
callers at Cre5co one day last week.
w. C. Chekal received word re-
Gently that IBIS cousin, Edward SateK
of Chicago passed away frominiluen-
"a.
Miss Eulalia Moser and friends
OF FIT. Atkinson srent Sunday last
here with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Zohasky anu
daughter Alma of near Protiyin at
tended the funeral of Mrs. ZouleK
here Friday.
Walter Frey has entered the SER
vice Of Uncle Sam and left Tuesday
for a camp at Kansas City.
A beautiful flag which was donated
to our town by j. j. Haug Deiore
leaving our little city was raised on
the street last Thursday.
baby boy made his arrival one day
last week at the home OF Mr.. ana
Mrs. Jim Frana formerly Miss Mary
Hruska. Congratulations.