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Gerhard “George” Simons

Birth	:	17 Nov 1846 Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Death	:	5 Apr 1932 Carroll, Carroll County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carroll, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0536340, -94.8595510
Description	:	George married Mathilda Hemmers in 1871 in Germany. They were the parents of Johanna and Jacob. He married 2nd Hendrina Rutten on May 19, 1876 at Altendorf, Germany. They were the parents of John and Catherine who died in infancy, George, William, Gertrude, Henry, and Mary. April 6, 1932 - Carroll Daily Herald - George Simons died last evening at 5:45 at his home on First and Main streets after an illness of a month. Death was the result of heart disease. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock in St. Peter and Paul's... Read More	George married Mathilda Hemmers in 1871 in Germany. They were the parents of Johanna and Jacob. He married 2nd Hendrina Rutten on May 19, 1876 at Altendorf, Germany. They were the parents of John and Catherine who died in infancy, George, William, Gertrude, Henry, and Mary. April 6, 1932 - Carroll Daily Herald - George Simons died last evening at 5:45 at his home on First and Main streets after an illness of a month. Death was the result of heart disease. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock in St. Peter and Paul's church where requiem high mass will be celebrated. Burial will be in St. Peter and Paul's cemetery and the pall bearers will be John Hansman, John Moran, Victor Schirck, Andrew Straub, Frank Beiter, and George Wieland. George Simons, who preferred to be called Gerhard, was born in Appledorn, Cries Cleve, Germany, Nov. 17, 1846. His first wife was Miss Mathilda Hemmers, whom he married in, 1871. To them two children were born, Johanna Simons Daniels, who died in 1909, and Jake Simons of Foss, Okla. Mrs. Simons died in Germany in 1876. In 1877 Mr. Simons married Miss Hendrina Ritten in Germany, and seven children were born to the couple. John and Catherine died in infancy and Mary at the age of 10 years. Those surviving with his widow are George, Will, Miss Gertrude and Henry Simons, all of Carroll. He also leaves 20 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Mr. Simons served in the Prussian army during the war with France 1870 and in 1871 became an employee of the Krupp ammunition factory, where he remained 10 years. He learned the mason's trade in Germany and, coming to Carroll in 1881, continued that occupation for a time, later moving to Grant township where he settled on a farm. He lived there with his family for l9 years and then returned and moved to Carroll where he had lived for the last 28 years. Fifteen years ago he built the pretty new home on the Corner of First and Main street, where he died. Since Easter a granddaughter, Miss Mary Daniels, R.N., has had the care of Mr. Simons. He became worse is few days ago and Miss Helen Ryan was engaged to assist Miss Daniels. Mr. Simons died well fortified with the last sacraments. He was a devout member of the Holy Name sodality. Mr. Simons and his brother, Henry Simons, who died 10 years ago, were the only two brothers of his family who crossed the ocean.

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Gerhard “George” Simons's memorial is located at: Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carroll, Carroll County, USA.
When did Gerhard “George” Simons death?
Gerhard “George” Simons death on 5 Apr 1932 in Carroll, Carroll County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.0536340
Longitude: -94.8595510

Family Members:

Spouse

Hendrina “Dina” Rutten Simons

(1851 - 1917)

Children

Johanna Simons Daniel

(1871 - 1908)

George T Simons

(1879 - 1952)

William Henry “Will” Simons

(1883 - 1963)

Gertrude Simons

(1885 - 1971)

Henry John Simons

(1886 - 1970)

Mary A Simons

(1892 - 1902)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Carroll, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0536340, -94.8595510

2. Carroll City Cemetery
Carroll, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0560963, -94.8599856

3. Holy Angels Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0014000, -94.9141998

4. Saint Francis Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0969009, -94.9372025

5. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Willey, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9783363, -94.8212204

6. Holy Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1178017, -94.7839966

7. West Lawn Cemetery
Glidden, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0649986, -94.7406006

8. Immanuel Cemetery
Lidderdale, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1389008, -94.8022003

9. Saint Augustine Cemetery
Halbur, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0066986, -94.9744034

10. Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1547012, -94.9088974

11. Arcadia Cemetery
Arcadia Township, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1000680, -95.0130550

12. East Liberty Cemetery
Lidderdale, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1591988, -94.7636032

13. McCurdy Cemetery
Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9403000, -94.7649994

14. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Arcadia, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0855406, -95.0341577

15. Dickson Cemetery
Glidden Township, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1074982, -94.6939011

16. Saint Bernards Cemetery
Breda, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1786003, -94.9732971

17. Elba Cemetery
Templeton, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9068985, -94.9131012

18. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Templeton, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9138746, -94.9460994

19. Dedham Cemetery
Dedham, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8993988, -94.8225021

20. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Dedham, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8993988, -94.8210983

21. North Coon Cemetery
Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1260986, -94.6716995

22. Old Carrollton Cemetery
Carrollton, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9233017, -94.7403030

23. Lanesboro Cemetery
Lanesboro, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1810989, -94.7230988

24. Luckow Cemetery
Auburn, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2168999, -94.9266968