The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-04

Funeral services were held Thurs
day. Nov. 10, at the home, conducted
by Rev. Mason of Hamilton, III.
Duets rendered her favorIte hymns.
Saved by Grace" Beautiful Isle OF
Somewhere" and He Knows 1t All"
The pallbearers were all Woodmen
AT the exact hour CT her death If
teen years before, her mother passed
away. She was laid to rest in the
Donnell cemetery south of town.
Obituary.
Our community was indeed shock
ed and grieved when it was learned
Friday evening that Mrs. Geo. Baust.
one of our most highly honored and
best loved citizens, had passed away
to her heavenly home. Never at any
time previous to her death did Mrs.
Baust complain, she being of happy
cheerful disposition and endearing
herself to all who knew her. Her
death comes as a surprise to us all.
she always being active and never
complaining. In case of sickness
Mrs. Baust was always ready and
willing to help, never firing at any
time in her deeds of kindness and
love, and being always cheerful and
jolly. Those in trouble or sickness
were glad to see her as she helped
one to forget pain and suffering in
her presence. Many are the friends
ana neignbors who will now miss
her cheerful smile, especially those
to whom she has been real help in
sickness and trouble, she will not
only be missed in her own home, but
IN our town and community, also in
@ oh Oh
one OF the most active members and
never at any time missed the serv-
ices when She was home, only in
case of sickness. Mrs. Baust was
good christian woman, q kind neigh
Dor and friend to all, beside being a
faithful wife, mother and grand
mother, and we all sympathize with
the bereaved family in this hour OF
sadness and commend them to the
heavenly fathers care, who has been
the deceased's friend all her life.
Louise Katharine Hallwachs was
born Sept. 2. 1859, at Schambach,
Wuertenberg, in Germany. She came
to this country to Talmage, Nebr.,
where she was united in marriage to
Mr.. George Baust on Nov. 20, 1884.
They lived in Franklin and then
moved to Donnellson which place
was her home until her death, which
came suddenly Friday evening, Nov.
2S, at 8 O'Clock, she having retired in
her usual health and best of spirits.
Her death comes as a shock to all. |
She reached the age of 60 years, 2
months and rs days. Those left to
mourn are her grief stricken husband
and four children, Henry Baust of
Cook, Nebr., Elmer Baust of Kear-
ney. Nebr., Mrs. Edna Armknecht OF
Donnellson, Iowa, and Mrs. Della
Watson of Mt. Sterling; also four
grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Bader
of Burr, Nebr., and one sister and
two brothers in Germany, beside a
host Of other relatives and dear |
friends. The funeral services were |
held at the st. Paups church Tues
day, Dec. 2, at o'clock, conducted !
by Rev. Jergeng of Franklin, the |
pastor, Rev. Benthin, suffering from |
sore throat. Interment was made !
in the st. Paul's cemetery.
Mrs. Baust was always a lover of |
flowers, and those on her casket were !
beautiful, sent by loving friends and
neighbors to help cheer those who
now mourn. May God comfort the |
family in this sudden death.
There's never a pathway SO lone
ly but Jesus will brighten and cheer; !
for 10 He hath said, I am with thee !
No cry that His love does not hear. |
He is caring for me, He is caring for |
thee; l have not care that He doth |
not share, since He is caring for me-" |
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