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John James Fuhs

Birth	:	3 Sep 1896 Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	12 Jun 1950 Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6519012, -95.5233002
Plot	:	IV-02-40
Description	:	engraving is incorrect, he was born 1896, also see gravestone for his twin sister, Mary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Life Story of ~~ JOHN FUHS, 54 The Portsmouth vicinity was shocked and grieved when death suddenly claimed the life of one of its residents, John Fuhs, 54, who passed to his eternal reward on the evening of June 12, surrounded by his beloved wife and family. His sudden passing culminated a lingering illness over a period of twelve years. ... Read More	engraving is incorrect, he was born 1896, also see gravestone for his twin sister, Mary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Life Story of ~~ JOHN FUHS, 54 The Portsmouth vicinity was shocked and grieved when death suddenly claimed the life of one of its residents, John Fuhs, 54, who passed to his eternal reward on the evening of June 12, surrounded by his beloved wife and family. His sudden passing culminated a lingering illness over a period of twelve years. John Fuhs was born September 3, 1895 the son of John Fuhs, Sr. and Eva Reinig, the fifth child of this marriage. His entire lifetime was spent in the Portsmouth vicinity except for 16 months during World War I when he served in the U. S. Army. He was united in marriage on February 26, 1924 to Kunigunda Foxhoven, daughter of William Foxhoven of Earling. To this happy union eight children were born, three sons, William, Robert and Joseph. and 5 daughters, Bernadine (Mrs. Mark Kenkel), Mildred, Mary Ann, Rita and Patricia. His entire married life was spent on farms northwest of Portsmouth. The Requiem High Mass, sung by the Rev. N. A. Gaul, was celebrated at 9 a.m. on June 15. Following the Mass, he was taken to his last earthly resting place in St. Mary's cemetery in Portsmouth where the John Ohlinger Post of the American Legion conducted military services. Six nephews of the deceased served as pall~bearers, namely, Peter Jurschak, Jr., John Jurschak, Alfred Mikels, Richard Mikels, Ralph Fuhs and Bernard Peters; a nephew, Anthony Kauffman and a brother-in-law, Bernard Foxhoven. He leaves to mourn his passing his ever devoted wife and children, one grand daughter, four sisters, two brothers and a host of other relatives and friends. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * from 1882~1982 City of Portsmouth ~ St. Mary's Parish, Portsmouth, Iowa Centennial Book page 176 John J. Fuhs Family John Fuhs was the son of early settlers, John and Eva (Reinig) Fuhs. He was born September 3, 1896, On February 26, 1924, at Earling, Iowa, he was united in marriage to Kunigunda Foxhoven. Her parents were William and Anna (Engel) Foxhoven of Earling, She was born November 7, 1900. This union was blessed with eight children: William, 1926; Bernadine Fuhs Kenkel, 1928; Mildred Fuhs Schaben Goeser, 1929; Mary Ann Fuhs Kramer, 1931; Rita Fuhs Schaben, 1933; Robert, 1936; Patricia Fuhs Smith, 1938; and Joe, 1943. John J. Fuhs served in the Army during World War I. He was a lifelong farmer and the family continued to live on the farm after his death in 1950. Mrs. Fuhs is now retired. She moved into Portsmouth where she now resides. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * son of John and Eva (Reinig) Fuhs Husband of Kunigunda (Foxhoven) Fuhs Father of William Jacob "Bill" Fuhs Bernadine Margaret (Fuhs) Kenkel Mildred Genevieve (Fuhs)Schaben Goeser Mary Ann Eva (Fuhs) Kramer Rita Theresa (Fuhs) Schaben Robert John Fuhs Patricia Cecelia (Fuhs) Smith & Joseph Ralph Fuhs

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Where is John James Fuhs's memorial?
John James Fuhs's memorial is located at: Saint Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA.
When did John James Fuhs death?
John James Fuhs death on 12 Jun 1950 in Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John James Fuhs's memorial?
Latitude: 41.6519012
Longitude: -95.5233002

Family Members:

Parent

John Fuhs

(1856 - 1926)

Eva Reinig Fuhs

(1861 - 1907)

Spouse

Kunigunda “Kuni” Foxhoven Fuhs

(1900 - 1993)

Siblings

Margaret Mary Fuhs Jurschak

(1884 - 1955)

Jacob John Fuhs

(1886 - 1966)

Genevieve Fuhs Mikels

(1890 - 1966)

Anna Catherine Fuhs Peterson

(1894 - 1966)

Mary Fuhs

(1896 - 1896)

Mary Eva Fuhs Mullink

(1898 - 1961)

Mathias Nicholas Fuhs

(1900 - 1966)

Children

William Jacob “Bill” Fuhs

(1926 - 1996)

Mildred Genieve Fuhs Schaben Goeser

(1929 - unknow)

Mary Ann Fuhs Kramer

(1931 - unknow)

Rita Theresa Fuhs Schaben

(1933 - 2007)

Joseph Ralph Fuhs

(1943 - unknow)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Mary's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6519012, -95.5233002

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Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020

8. Lincoln Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6422005, -95.4028015

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Coordinate: 41.5625000, -95.5550003

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Coordinate: 41.5555461, -95.5419486

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Coordinate: 41.5814018, -95.6324997

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Coordinate: 41.7132200, -95.6576200

13. Saint Boniface Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7219009, -95.3944016

14. Henderson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6257000, -95.6794000

15. Cowan-Pardee Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6976500, -95.6765000

16. Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6239014, -95.6999969

17. Cox Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5391998, -95.6418991

18. Champlin Cemetery
Yorkshire, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5121994, -95.5766983

19. Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6594505, -95.3281403

20. Spears-Graybill Cemetery
Yorkshire, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5097008, -95.5811005

21. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7797012, -95.4207993

22. Greenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6729660, -95.7257690

23. Heine Cemetery
Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5277500, -95.4033000

24. Shelby Cemetery
Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5083313, -95.4511108