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John Onken

Birth	:	20 Nov 1850 Germany
Death	:	20 Jul 1926
Burial	:	Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery, Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8514600, -96.2902600
Plot	:	Lot 103
Description	:	DEATH TAKES OLD SETTLER JOHN ONKEN WAS SUCCESSFUL FARMER IN GRANT TOWNSHIP FOR MANY YEARS John Dietrich Onken, a pioneer resident of Plymouth county, died at the home of his son-in-law, George Siebens, 135 Fourth Avenue SW, Tuesday night. He had suffered for some years from abdominal trouble although his last illness was brief. Mr. Onken was born in Oldenburg, Germany, on November 20, 1850, where he attended school and grew to manhood. He came to America in 1870 near Dixon, Ill., and was married to Henrietta Dirks (or Dircks). Eight children were born... Read More	DEATH TAKES OLD SETTLER JOHN ONKEN WAS SUCCESSFUL FARMER IN GRANT TOWNSHIP FOR MANY YEARS John Dietrich Onken, a pioneer resident of Plymouth county, died at the home of his son-in-law, George Siebens, 135 Fourth Avenue SW, Tuesday night. He had suffered for some years from abdominal trouble although his last illness was brief. Mr. Onken was born in Oldenburg, Germany, on November 20, 1850, where he attended school and grew to manhood. He came to America in 1870 near Dixon, Ill., and was married to Henrietta Dirks (or Dircks). Eight children were born to them six of whom are living, Onno and Fred, of Grant township, Mrs. Kate Siebens, of LeMars; Mrs. Mary Janloke, of Lake Crystal, Minn.; Mrs. Reinhold Fischer; and Mrs. Leonard Schoenrock, of this vicinity. He also leaves a step-daughter, Mrs. Ben Reelfs, residing west of town. Mr. Mrs. Dirks cameto Plymouth county in 1883 and settled in Grant township, where he farmed for many years. His wife died in 1889 and he subsequently married Anna Alrichs. His second wife met death in a runaway accident in 1915. There are also fourteen grandchildren. Mr. Onken made his home in LeMars for the past twenty years and following the death of his wife lived with his children. He was member of St. John’s Lutheran church and held various offices in the church. He was a good citizen and enjoyed the respect of all who knew him. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at St. John’s Lutheran church, Rev. J. J. Vollmar officiating. The remains will be taken to the Grant township cemetery where a brief service will be held by Rev. J. D. Meyer, pastor of Christ Lutheran church. Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel Friday, July 23, 1926 Le Mars, Iowa

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Latitude: 42.8514600
Longitude: -96.2902600

Family Members:

Spouse

Henrietta Dirks Onken

(1856 - 1889)

Anna Catherine Eilks Onken

(1841 - 1915)

Children

Onno Onken Sr.

(1875 - 1962)

Katherine Margaretha “Kate” Onken Siebens

(1877 - 1955)

Friedrich Benhard “Fred” Onken

(1879 - 1962)

Mary Johanna Onken Janicke

(1881 - 1961)

Sophie Grace Onken Fischer

(1883 - 1962)

Bertha Onken Schoenrock

(1886 - 1982)

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Coordinate: 42.8514600, -96.2902600

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