On file at Genoa, Illinois Public Library

 

The Genoa Republican-Journal

Genoa, Illinois, May 24, 1918

Vol XIII, No 31

Front Page

 

Death Takes Sufferer

 

Wm. Schmidt, Jr. Passed Away

Sunday, May 19, After Long Illness

 

            William Edward Frank Schmidt was born April 2, 1877, Volksdorf, Grimmen County, Germany.  He came to this country with his parents at the age of five years.  He attended the Genoa Luthern school and joined the Luthern church by confirmation.  On August 1, 1900, he was married to Miss Lizzie Maschke.  Three children were born to them, Leona, Wm. and Aneta.  Besides his wife and children he leaves to mourn, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schmidt, Sr., two brothers, three sisters and numerous other relatives.

            The deceased was taken ill last fall and passed away at his home in this city on Sunday, May 19, at the age of 41 years, 2 months and 17 days.

            Funeral services were held at the Luthern church Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Molthan officiating.  Interment took place in Genoa cemetery.