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Anna Margaretha “Anke” Zimmerman Toenjes

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Birth	:	13 May 1859 Dixon, Lee County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	4 Apr 1941 Amber, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Wayne Zion Cemetery, Jones County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1650009, -91.1825027
Plot	:	Lot #10 Grave #6
Description	:	SOURCE: ZIMMERMAN FAMILY GENEALOGY Margaret & Herman August Toenjes were married at the Wayne Zion Lutheran Church, Jones County, Iowa on 28 January 1877. Margaret was born in Dixon, IL, before traveling to Iowa with her parents. At the time of her death she was residing in Amber, Iowa. They farmed in Wayne township, Jones County, Iowa. H.A. was born in Oldenburg, Germany. He came to America and followed his trade as a carpenter for about two years before becoming a farmer. He assisted in organization of Co-operative Creamery Company and was on the board... Read More	SOURCE: ZIMMERMAN FAMILY GENEALOGY Margaret & Herman August Toenjes were married at the Wayne Zion Lutheran Church, Jones County, Iowa on 28 January 1877. Margaret was born in Dixon, IL, before traveling to Iowa with her parents. At the time of her death she was residing in Amber, Iowa. They farmed in Wayne township, Jones County, Iowa. H.A. was born in Oldenburg, Germany. He came to America and followed his trade as a carpenter for about two years before becoming a farmer. He assisted in organization of Co-operative Creamery Company and was on the board of Directors. Also in organization of German Lutheran Mutual Insurance. The family is active in Wayne Zion Lutheran Church. This family was known for its ideas of progress. HA was a nephew of William Grumm, on his wife's side of the family, who was a brother of Anna Grumm. * * * * * * * * * * SOURCE: THE MONTICELLO EXPRESS, APRIL 10, 1941, PAGE 1 MRS. H. AUGUST TOENJES DIED AT HER HOME IN AMBER FRIDAY The death of Mrs. H. August Toenjes occurred at her home at Amber Friday afternoon, April 4, at 4 o'clock. She had been seriously ill less than a week. Mrs. Toenjes was born at Dixon, Ill., May 13, 1859. Her parents were Arend Gerd Zimmerman and Anna Grumm Zimmerman. She was baptized in infancy, and later came with her parents to Jones county. Her maiden name was Antke Margaret Zimmerman, and she was confirmed at Zion Lutheran church April 11, 1875 by her pastor. Rev. J. J. Oetjen. The same minister united her in marriage to H. August Toenjes Jan. 28, 1877. The family resided for 36 years on the Toenjes farm before moving to Amber where Mrs. Toenjes lived for 28 years. This kindly couple were privileged to celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary. There were 13 children born to this union, six of them preceding their mother in death and Mr. Toenjes died June 27, 1938. The surviving children are: John Toenjes, Ireton; Mrs. Warner Heiken (Anna), Anamosa: Mrs. Herman Folkers (Augusta), Amber; Miss Julia E. Toenjes, Amber; Mrs. Edward Heeren (Eliza), Amber; Mrs. Edward Meister (Clara), Denver, Colo.; Mrs. George Siebels (Laura), Amber. There are 28 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Henry Behrends and Mrs. George Mordorf of Monticello, and three brothers, John H. Zimmerman, Monticello, Herman and Will Zimmerman, Amber. Mrs. Toenjes was a lifelong member of the Zion Lutheran church of Wayne township. She was able to attend the afternoon Lenten service on March 14, but a week later was too i11 to attend and asked that her pastor call upon her. Her condition gradually became worse until she passed into the Great Beyond.

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Anna Margaretha “Anke” Zimmerman Toenjes death on 4 Apr 1941 in Amber, Jones County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.1650009
Longitude: -91.1825027

Family Members:

Parent

Ahrend Gerhard Zimmermann

(1831 - 1904)

Anna Catherine Grumm Zimmermann

(1837 - 1928)

Spouse

Herman August Toenjes

(1856 - 1938)

Siblings

Engelina Agnes Zimmermann Burrack

(1860 - 1938)

Maria Elizabeth Zimmerman Behrends

(1862 - 1950)

Gerhard Zimmermann

(1865 - 1894)

Wilhelm Rieken “Will” Zimmerman

(1867 - 1950)

John B Zimmerman

(1869 - 1963)

Heinrich Zimmermann

(1871 - 1873)

Anna Sophie Zimmermann

(1873 - 1896)

Mathilda Katharine “Tilly” Zimmerman Mardorf

(1877 - 1961)

Herman Heinrich Zimmerman

(1879 - 1960)

Ahrend George Zimmermann

(1883 - 1936)

Children

Johann Christopher “John” Toenjes

(1877 - 1962)

Anna Elisabeth Toenjes Heiken

(1878 - 1965)

Arend Gerhard Toenjes

(1880 - 1926)

Augusta Marie Friederke Toenjes Folkers

(1882 - 1970)

Juliane Engeline Toenjes

(1884 - 1969)

Gertrude Johanna Toenjes Voorhees

(1886 - 1916)

Wilhelm Heinrich Toenjes

(1888 - 1888)

George Dietrich Toenjes

(1889 - 1938)

Elizabeth Marie “Lizzie” Toenjes Herren

(1892 - 1974)

Maria Sophie Toenjes

(1894 - 1897)

Laura Katharina Toenjes Siebels

(1899 - 1967)

Herman August Toenjes

(1902 - 1922)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Wayne Zion Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1650009, -91.1825027

2. Kiburz Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1758003, -91.1513977

3. Zimmerman Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1758003, -91.1496964

4. Amber Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1300011, -91.1781006

5. Four Horn Cemetery
Scotch Grove, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1594009, -91.1307983

6. Edinburg Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1342010, -91.1374969

7. Midland Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1213989, -91.2022018

8. Langworthy Cemetery
Langworthy, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1878014, -91.2380981

9. Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2079200, -91.1420500

10. Oakwood Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2322006, -91.1761017

11. Grand Street Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2369690, -91.1922590

12. Chestnut Street Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2382940, -91.1924700

13. Antioch Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0850400, -91.2107100

14. Hazel Green Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0853004, -91.1508026

15. Scotch Grove Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1657982, -91.0635986

16. Cass Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1684500, -91.3102700

17. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2606010, -91.1905975

18. East Monticello Cemetery
East Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2597200, -91.1610000

19. Holy Cross Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1150017, -91.2956009

20. North Madison Pioneers Cemetery
Center Junction, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1099790, -91.0640000

21. Riverside Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1032982, -91.2975006

22. Anamosa State Penitentiary Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1122017, -91.3082962

23. Glenn Cemetery
Jackson, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0583410, -91.1416920

24. Johnsontown Cemetery
Onslow, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1458015, -91.0346985