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Elizabeth Lorenz Matern

Birth	:	23 Aug 1863 Germany
Death	:	27 Dec 1952 Corwith, Hancock County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Joseph Cemetery, Wesley, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0833015, -93.9805984
Description	:	Mrs. Elizabeth Matern, aged 89, died Sunday, Dec. 28 at her home south of Wesley after a several months illness. She was cared for by several of her daughters who came in six weeks intervals to care for her. Since the death of her husband, Michael Matern in 1927 she has lived with two sons, Adam and Julius, and until the past year she was unusually active and mentally alert. Elizabeth Matern was born in Germany and came to America as a small child. She married Michael Matern in Sublet, Ill., in 1880. They came to the... Read More	Mrs. Elizabeth Matern, aged 89, died Sunday, Dec. 28 at her home south of Wesley after a several months illness. She was cared for by several of her daughters who came in six weeks intervals to care for her. Since the death of her husband, Michael Matern in 1927 she has lived with two sons, Adam and Julius, and until the past year she was unusually active and mentally alert. Elizabeth Matern was born in Germany and came to America as a small child. She married Michael Matern in Sublet, Ill., in 1880. They came to the Wesley community in 1898 and settled on a farm south of town, now owned by Fred Rasmussen. The Matern's enlarged and improved the farm to be one of the best in the area. The Matern's became parents of sixteen children, all of whom grew to maturity and four of whom are now deceased. They are Louis and Victor Matern, Mrs. Clara Loebig and Ven. Sr. M., Illuminatti. Living children are: Mrs. Ann Kunz, of Des Moines; Mrs. Emma Sherman, of Ft. Dodge; Mrs. Martha Sherman, of Des Moines; Mrs. Zita Studer, of Wesley; Joe Matern, of Panora; Ben Matern, of Thornton; Adam and Julius, of Wesley; Mrs. Hetty Primising, of Melvin; Mrs. Stella Vogel, of Ann Arbor, Mich.; Frank Matern, of Cheyenne, Wyo.; Ven. Sr. M. Hertpla, of Snyder, Nebr. The also raised a granddaughter, Rita Sherman, now Mrs. Leroy Ricke, and an orphan boy, Michael Schrauth, in their home. Mrs. Matern leaves 61 grandchildren, 89 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren. A total of 17 grandsons and 2 great grandsons served in the armed forces during World War II and 5 are now in service. Funeral services were conducted by Father L.N. Kleinin St. Joseph's Catholic church with burial in the Catholic cemetery. The Britt News-Tribune; Britt, Iowa. December 31, 1952; Page One. dm wms (#47395868)

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Elizabeth Lorenz Matern's memorial is located at: Saint Joseph Cemetery, Wesley, Kossuth County, USA.
When did Elizabeth Lorenz Matern death?
Elizabeth Lorenz Matern death on 27 Dec 1952 in Corwith, Hancock County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.0833015
Longitude: -93.9805984

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Michael Caspar Matern

(1855 - 1928)

Siblings

Barbara Anna Lorenz Wolf

(1871 - 1932)

Children

Clara A Matern Loebig

(1881 - 1927)

(1885 - 1979)

(1891 - 1962)

(1893 - 1977)

(1895 - 1982)

(1900 - 1982)

(1903 - 1965)

Benjamin William “Ben” Matern

(1904 - 1994)

Frank H Matern

(1907 - 1988)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Wesley, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0833015, -93.9805984

2. Evergreen Cemetery
Wesley, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0861015, -94.0180969

3. Saint Benedict Catholic Cemetery
Algona, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0382000, -94.0538000

4. Orthel Township Cemetery
Woden, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1265984, -93.9001999

5. Boone Township Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0393982, -93.8786011

6. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Corwith, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9939003, -93.9468994

7. Corwith Cemetery
Corwith, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9935989, -93.9456024

8. Christian Reformed Church Cemetery
Woden, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1844000, -93.9484000

9. Magor Township Cemetery
Corwith, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9602446, -93.9107818

10. Evergreen Cemetery
Britt, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0993996, -93.7921982

11. Bingham Township Cemetery
Woden, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2133293, -93.9130630

12. National Hobo Memorial
Britt, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1003500, -93.7913500

13. Buffalo Township Cemetery
Titonka, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2159000, -94.0491000

14. Plum Creek Cemetery
Algona, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1412000, -94.1699000

15. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Britt, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0828018, -93.7742004

16. Good Hope Lutheran Cemetery
Titonka, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2425003, -94.0338974

17. Calvary Cemetery
Algona, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0819016, -94.2114029

18. Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery
Woden, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2548000, -93.9699000

19. Laurel Hill Cemetery
Irvington, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0017014, -94.1939011

20. Portland Cemetery
Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2117004, -94.1489029

21. Riverview Cemetery
Algona, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0766983, -94.2257996

22. East Lawn Cemetery
Algona, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0583000, -94.2249985

23. Lu Verne Cemetery
Lu Verne, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9152000, -94.0733000

24. German Township East Cemetery
German Valley, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2700970, -94.0076070