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John “Jake” Grossart Sr.

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Birth	:	17 Dec 1856 Scotland
Death	:	31 Jan 1934 Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Hillside Cemetery, Wolbach, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4005089, -98.3921356
Plot	:	Block 7, Lot 52
Description	:	Jake Grossart Dies at Grand Island – As we go to press we learn of the death of Mr. Jake Grossart of Grand Island. Mr. Grossart has been seriously ill with cancer of the liver for several weeks and passed away at five o'clock yesterday (Wednesday). The body was brought to the McIntyre undertaking parlor here last night. The funeral will be held tomorrow (Friday) afternoon. Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, February 1, 1934 Grossart Funeral Rites Held Friday – A large number of friends attended funeral services, Friday afternoon for John Grossart, a resident of central Nebraska... Read More	Jake Grossart Dies at Grand Island – As we go to press we learn of the death of Mr. Jake Grossart of Grand Island. Mr. Grossart has been seriously ill with cancer of the liver for several weeks and passed away at five o'clock yesterday (Wednesday). The body was brought to the McIntyre undertaking parlor here last night. The funeral will be held tomorrow (Friday) afternoon. Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, February 1, 1934 Grossart Funeral Rites Held Friday – A large number of friends attended funeral services, Friday afternoon for John Grossart, a resident of central Nebraska since 1886, the rites being held at Wolbach Trinity Lutheran church. Rev. Rhine, the pastor assisted by Rev. Geissinger, of Trinity Methodist church of Grand Island, officiated and burial was in the Hillside cemetery. Four grand-daughters, Irma Grossart, Larine Thompson, and Ruby and Nina Grossart, served as flower girls and six grand-sons, Joe, Glenn and Victor Grossart and Rollin, Dale and Merlin Thompson, served as pallbearers. Born in Gilmerton, Scotland, December 17, 1856, Mr. Grossart was married in his native land to Cecelia Bain, on April 25, 1879. They came to America, arriving June 22, 1886, and locating in Spring Creek precinct, Howard county, near Wolbach, Nebraska. They resided in this vicinity for forty years, before moving to Cairo in 1917, to make their home. In 1922 they moved to Grand Island, establishing their residence at 916 North Kimball St. where he resided until the time of his death. To this union there were born thirteen children, four of them in Scotland. Surviving to mourn his passing besides his widow, are three daughters, Mrs. E. L. Campbell, Mrs. G. L. Bloom and Jessye Grossart, all of Grand Island; five sons, James and George of Grand Island, John and Richard at Wolbach and Lawrence of Sterling, Colo; also 29 grandchildren and host of other relatives and friends. He was the last member of his family, his youngest brother having preceded him in death three years ago. Children preceding him in death were Isabelle Thompson, Elizabeth Jolls and Nels and William Grossart. Card of Thanks – We take this means of extending to our many friends and neighbors, our heartfelt thanks for their assistance and sympathy extended to us at the time of the death and burial of our beloved husband and father. Mrs. John Grossart and family. Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, February 8, 1934, transcribed by Linda Berney

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Where is John “Jake” Grossart Sr.'s memorial?
John “Jake” Grossart Sr.'s memorial is located at: Hillside Cemetery, Wolbach, Greeley County, USA.
When did John “Jake” Grossart Sr. death?
John “Jake” Grossart Sr. death on 31 Jan 1934 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John “Jake” Grossart Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 41.4005089
Longitude: -98.3921356

Family Members:

Spouse

Cecilia Bain Grossart

(1858 - 1951)

Children

William M Grossart

(1880 - 1929)

Isabel M Grossart Thompson

(1884 - 1926)

Richard Grossart

(1886 - 1955)

John J Grossart

(1888 - 1967)

Elizabeth Grossert Jolls

(1890 - 1918)

Nels Grossart

(1893 - 1918)

Lawrence Grossart

(1900 - 1978)

Flowers:

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Coordinate: 41.4005089, -98.3921356

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8. South Logan Cemetery
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14. Glenwood Cemetery
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15. Saint Josephs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2930984, -98.5746994

16. Swedish Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5525017, -98.5147018

17. Elba Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2764015, -98.5643997

18. Fish Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4663000, -98.6154000

19. Cotesfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3358002, -98.6219025

20. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5539017, -98.5381012

21. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4306984, -98.1434021

22. Greeley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5554000, -98.5400000

23. Redwing Cemetery
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24. Rose Hill Cemetery
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