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Catherine Mary Fornell Stiefer

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Birth	:	5 Apr 1870
Death	:	19 Feb 1929 Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5359900, -97.6064900
Plot	:	Sec. 3 Lot 150 Plot 02
Description	:	Catherine Mary Fornell was born at Petange, Luxemburg, April 5, 1870. She was the daughter of Nicholas and Mary Fornell and one of eleven children. She came from her European home to Table Rock, Pawnee Co., Nebr., in 188, her parents coming to the same place in 1890. In 1891 she was married to John Reichling, at Steinaur, Neb. To this union was born one child, Irene Catherine, (now Koser). May 4, 1899, she was married to Peter J. Stiefer, at Marysville, Kas. To this union were born Lillian Josephine (now Sloan), Alvin P.... Read More	Catherine Mary Fornell was born at Petange, Luxemburg, April 5, 1870. She was the daughter of Nicholas and Mary Fornell and one of eleven children. She came from her European home to Table Rock, Pawnee Co., Nebr., in 188, her parents coming to the same place in 1890. In 1891 she was married to John Reichling, at Steinaur, Neb. To this union was born one child, Irene Catherine, (now Koser). May 4, 1899, she was married to Peter J. Stiefer, at Marysville, Kas. To this union were born Lillian Josephine (now Sloan), Alvin P. and Leo H. Upon their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Stiefer entered the restaurant business at Beattie, Kan., continuing there about four years. In 1906 they moved to Geneva, where for twelve years they conducted a successful restaurant business in the conduct of which Mrs. Stiefer industriously and effectively aided her husband. In 1918 they sold their business at Geneva and moved to Minden, which has been the family home since. Mrs. Stiefer’s health has been failing for three years. She courageously continued her work as long as permitted. She sought to renew her health in the mountain air of Colorado, where she lived for some months wither daughter, Irene Koser. Not improving, she was removed to the Fillmore Hospital at Geneva, so that she could be nearer to her people, and especially her daughter, Mrs. Sloan. Paralysis came upon her, and it was only a question of time. She passed away at 3:30 p.m., February 19, 1929. She endured her sufferings uncomplainingly, and appreciated thoroughly the visits of many of her Geneva friends. She was a devoted wife and mother, always concerned for the good health, comfort and success of her husband and children. She was a devoted Catholic and died in the faith. She leaves to mourn, besides her husband, Peter J. Stiefer; her children, Irene Koser of Denver, Colorado; Lillian Sloan of Geneva; Alvin P. and Leo H. of Minden; four grandchildren, Newton and Irene Koser and Blaine and Catherine Sloan. She leaves also, four brothers and one sister; P. J. Fornell of Pawnee City; Emil Fornell of Turtle Lake, Wis.; John Fornell of Long Beach, Calif.; Pat Fornell of Maywood, Calif.; and Mrs. Bertha Klien of Maywood, Cal. The funeral services were held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Geneva, at 9:30 a.m., February 21, 1929. Interment was in the Geneva Cemetery. Rev. Father Healy conducted the services. The Nebraska Signal, February 21, 1929 page 2.

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Catherine Mary Fornell Stiefer death on 19 Feb 1929 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.5359900
Longitude: -97.6064900

Family Members:

Parent

Nicholas Fournell

(1830 - 1913)

Marguarete Huberty Fournell

(1837 - 1904)

Spouse

Peter J. Stiefer

(1872 - 1952)

Siblings

Mary Fournell Broeder

(1862 - 1907)

John Fournell

(1865 - 1939)

Peter John Fournell

(1882 - 1945)

Children

Lillian Josephine Stiefer Sloan

(1900 - 1996)

Alvan Peter Stiefer

(1902 - 1993)

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