Birth : 10 Sep 1843 Lintgen, Canton de Mersch, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Death : 28 Oct 1929 Exira, Audubon County, Iowa, USA
Burial : Holy Trinity Cemetery, Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate : 41.5905991, -94.8641968
Description : She was the wife of John Kommes whom she married on Oct. 3, 1866 in Luxembourg. They immigrated to the U.S. in May 1885 and settled on a farm in Greeley Township, Audubon Co. where they lived until 1900 and then moved to Exira.

She and her husband had eleven children, seven whom died in infancy. Surviving are four sons:
Peter John Kommes, Carroll, Iowa
John P Kommes, LeMars, Iowa
Anthony Kommes, Howard, SD
Frank Kommes, Exira, Iowa

During WWI, she gained consideral prominence by knitting different articles for the American soldiers and had the distinction of knitting more socks than any other woman... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Margaret Nickels Kommes's memorial?

    Margaret Nickels Kommes's memorial is located at: Holy Trinity Cemetery, Exira, Audubon County, USA.

  • When did Margaret Nickels Kommes death?

    Margaret Nickels Kommes death on 28 Oct 1929 in Exira, Audubon County, Iowa, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Margaret Nickels Kommes's memorial?

    Latitude: 41.5905991
    Longitude: -94.8641968

Family Members:

Spouse

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John Kommes

(1844 - 1932)

Children

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John Peter Kommes

(1874 - 1958)

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Peter John Kommes

(1875 - 1953)

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Frank J. Kommes

(1882 - 1973)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Holy Trinity Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5905991, -94.8641968

2. Exira Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5953636, -94.8654785

3. Oakfield Cemetery
Oakfield, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5362180, -94.9043460

4. Saint John's Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5914670, -94.9547750

5. Grove Cemetery
Oakfield, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5462000, -94.7952000

6. Highland Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5113983, -94.8581009

7. Bowen Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5113600, -94.8585700

8. Hamlin Lutheran Cemetery
Hamlin, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6685000, -94.8995000

9. Adventist Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6164017, -94.9697037

10. Highland Cemetery
Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4907990, -94.8352966

11. Oak Hill Cemetery
Brayton, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5450000, -94.9930000

12. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5806007, -94.7210999

13. County Farm Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6953120, -94.9233120

14. Oakfield Baptist Cemetery
Oakfield, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5774994, -95.0168991

15. North Branch Cemetery
Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6460000, -94.7222000

16. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7033005, -94.9242020

17. Saint Johns Cemetery
Brayton, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5625000, -94.7019000

18. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5625000, -94.7019000

19. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
North Branch, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6603012, -94.7236023

20. Arlington Heights Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7270000, -94.9240000

21. Maple Grove Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7289100, -94.9242700

22. Elk Horn Cemetery
Elk Horn, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5950000, -95.0590000

23. Bethany Lutheran Cemetery
Kimballton, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6524410, -95.0530670

24. Lorah Cemetery
Lorah, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4575005, -94.9738998