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Margaret Engeldinger Zenk

Birth	:	3 Mar 1896 Alton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	25 Jun 1937 Alton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Cemetery, Alton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9902992, -96.0160980
Plot	:	Area to the south of the west entrance road, row 3 from west side
Description	:	Taken from the Alton, Ia., Democrat, Friday, July 2, 1937 Front Page and Page Eight FUNERAL OF MRS. M. ZENK KELD ON MON. LARGE CHURCH IS FILLED, LAST RITES The sudden passing of Mrs. Margaret Zenk, wife of Mike Zenk, residing two miles east of Alton, saddened the community when news reached here that she had passed to her reward on Friday, June 25, at St. Mary's hospital, Rochester, Minn., at the age of 41. She died from necrosis of the brain. Only a few weeks ago Mr. and Mrs. Zenk had entertained the East Orange Farm Bureau picnic at their home with a... Read More	Taken from the Alton, Ia., Democrat, Friday, July 2, 1937 Front Page and Page Eight FUNERAL OF MRS. M. ZENK KELD ON MON. LARGE CHURCH IS FILLED, LAST RITES The sudden passing of Mrs. Margaret Zenk, wife of Mike Zenk, residing two miles east of Alton, saddened the community when news reached here that she had passed to her reward on Friday, June 25, at St. Mary's hospital, Rochester, Minn., at the age of 41. She died from necrosis of the brain. Only a few weeks ago Mr. and Mrs. Zenk had entertained the East Orange Farm Bureau picnic at their home with a large crowd enjoying their splendid hospitality. Mrs. Zenk had been a tower of strength to the farm Bureau in that township for many years. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Engeldinger who resided on a farm south of Alton. Born March 3, 1896, she grew to womanhood in this vicinity and attended St. Mary's Academy at Alton. She was married to Mr. Zenk on Nov. 20, 1918 and leaves to mourn, her husband and eight children, namely: Mildred 17, Milo 15, Alfred 12, and Alvin 12, the twins; Richard 10, Donaid 8, Cyril 6, and Mary Ann 4. She is also survived by three brothers and two sisters, as follow: John Engeldinger, Alton; Mrs. George Jungers, Alton; Emil Engeldinger, Sheldon; Mike Engeldinger, Hawarden; Mrs. Joe Joanning, Sheldon. One sister, Mrs. Mary Hemmen, preceded her in death. A woman of fine and upright Christian character, she was loved and admired by all for her bright and cheerful disposition. She was ever devoted to her family. Mrs. Zenk was a member of the Holy Rosary Society and of the Joan of Arc court of the Catholic Daughters of America. Members of the above bodies attended the funeral services in a body. Funeral services were held Monday at St. Mary's church at Alton with a solemn High Mass, Very Rev. M. A. Schemel, celebrant; Rev. Father Henry Pick, deacon; and Rev. Father Reising, sub-deacon; Father Pick, a schoolmate of the deceased, spoke a few eloquent words of consolation to the family. Pallbearers were six neighbors--Martin Streff, Mike Hansen, William Hodapp, George Hansen, Nic. Hansen and Will Kellen. St. Mary's large church was filled to capacity by the great number of friends attending the funeral services Monday morning. Among relatives and friends from a distance present were the following: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Zenk, Sleepy Eye, Minn.,; Mr. and Mrs. Casper Zenk and family, Gibbons, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Ted Zenk and family, Remsen; Mr. and Mrs. John Walschmitt and family, Remsen; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Joanning and family, Sheldon; Emil Engeldinger, Sheldon; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Klosterman and daughters, Sioux City; Mr. and Mrs. George Paskert, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Paskert, Jack Freking, all of Remsen; John Gloden, Emil Gloden and Matt Schmidt, all of Hospers; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hemmen and family, Granville; Mr. and Mrs. Matt Wentz, George Wentz, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wentz, Mrs. J. L. Weiskircher and Mrs. Le Roy Fisher, all of Milford; and a host of other friends from Sioux City, Orange City, Hospers, Granville, Remsen, and Le Mars. Among those present were the following hired men who have worked for Mr. and Mrs. Zenk in past years, all of whom came to atend the services: Cyril Thier and wife, Adrian, Minn.; Bill Recker and wife, New Vienna, Ia.; Richard Kaschmirrer and wife, Whittemore: Al Jonas, Ashton; Chris Poriz and wife, Granville.

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Margaret Engeldinger Zenk's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Cemetery, Alton, Sioux County, USA.
When did Margaret Engeldinger Zenk death?
Margaret Engeldinger Zenk death on 25 Jun 1937 in Alton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.9902992
Longitude: -96.0160980

Family Members:

Parent

Peter Engeldinger

(1840 - 1918)

Emma Masuen Engeldinger

(1860 - 1924)

Spouse

Michael “Mike” Zenk

(1889 - 1971)

Siblings

John Engeldinger

(1885 - 1963)

Barbara Engeldinger Jungers

(1890 - 1965)

Mike Engeldinger

(1894 - 1943)

Children

PFC Milo John Zenk

(1922 - 1945)

Donald John Zenk

(1929 - 2021)

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Coordinate: 42.9902992, -96.0160980

2. Nassau Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9832993, -96.0318985

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6. Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9813995, -95.8716965

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Coordinate: 43.0732994, -95.9197006

8. Saint Anthonys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0668983, -95.9036026

9. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9594002, -96.1769028

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Coordinate: 43.0694008, -95.8846970

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Coordinate: 43.0680000, -96.1720000

13. Seney Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8586655, -96.1265106

14. Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8953018, -96.2005997

15. Saint Catherines Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8224200, -96.0563900

16. Saint John Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9566994, -95.7799988

17. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Ireton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9585991, -96.2550201

18. Saint Marys Cemetery
Remsen, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8078003, -95.9781036

19. Remsen Cemetery
Remsen, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8058014, -95.9775009

20. Resthaven Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8375015, -96.1686020

21. Carmel Reformed Church Cemetery
Carmel, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1280000, -96.2295000

22. Sheridan Township Cemetery
Boyden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2047005, -96.0208969

23. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1916080, -96.1273510

24. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9681015, -96.3143997