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Charles W. Hentges

Birth	:	9 Jan 1875 Bissen, Canton de Mersch, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Death	:	7 May 1963 Alton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Fairview Cemetery, Brownstown, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.8868484, -86.0405045
Description	:	Charles W. Hentges, 88, a resident of the Alton Community for over 40 years, passed away Tuesday afternoon at the Orange City hospital, after a long illness at his home here. He was born January 9, 1875 in Bissen, Luxembourg. He came to the United States as a child of three and lived with his parents in Hospers. He married Mary Wilwert October 17, 1905 at Wheaton, Minn., and the couple lived and farmed in the Hospers vicinity for a time, later moving to Sheldon. In 1916 they came to Alton where they lived on their farm one-half... Read More	Charles W. Hentges, 88, a resident of the Alton Community for over 40 years, passed away Tuesday afternoon at the Orange City hospital, after a long illness at his home here. He was born January 9, 1875 in Bissen, Luxembourg. He came to the United States as a child of three and lived with his parents in Hospers. He married Mary Wilwert October 17, 1905 at Wheaton, Minn., and the couple lived and farmed in the Hospers vicinity for a time, later moving to Sheldon. In 1916 they came to Alton where they lived on their farm one-half mile south of town. Mr. Hentges retired in 1921, and since then lived at his home in Alton. In 1955, Mr. and Mrs. Hentges were fortunate in celebrating their Golden Wedding anniversary. Three children were born to the union, Malvina (Mrs. Henry Krogman), and Carl J., all of Alton-who with the widow survives; eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. Mr. Hentges was the last living member of his family, having been preceded in death by five sisters and two brothers. During his long residence here he was highly regarded for his fair-dealing and his kindness to neighbors and friends. Funeral services were held Friday morning at St. Mary's Catholic church here, R. Rev. Msgr. Zeno Reising officiating, and burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. Pallbearers were Carl Homan, Francis Homan, Cecil Pottebaum, Arnold Streff, Roger Henrich and Larry Elliot.

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Charles W. Hentges's memorial is located at: Fairview Cemetery, Brownstown, Jackson County, USA.
When did Charles W. Hentges death?
Charles W. Hentges death on 7 May 1963 in Alton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 38.8868484
Longitude: -86.0405045

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Mary Frances Wilwert Hentges

(1884 - 1982)

Siblings

Children

Malvina Magdalena “Molly” Hentges Homan

(1906 - 1994)

Pearl Loretta Hentges Krogman

(1915 - 2003)

Carl J. Hentges

(1923 - 2014)

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Coordinate: 38.8868484, -86.0405045

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Coordinate: 38.8622017, -86.0894012

14. Peters Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8443985, -86.0792007

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Coordinate: 38.8489930, -85.9918040

16. Crane Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8793280, -86.1131780

17. Wayman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.9233017, -86.0986023

18. Robertson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.9432983, -86.0164032

19. Saint Pauls Cemetery
Wegan, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8279580, -86.0289570

20. Vallonia Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8417750, -86.0960620

21. Lopp Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8237110, -86.0230890

22. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Wegan, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8237000, -86.0162000

23. Smith Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8379400, -86.0995200

24. Smallwood Cemetery
Brownstown, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8978004, -86.1256027