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Maria Dirks Eggers

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Birth	:	25 Sep 1890 Wayne Township, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	30 Mar 1921 Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho, USA
Burial	:	Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2079200, -91.1420500
Description	:	SOURCE: THE MONTICELLO EXPRESS….APRIL 14, 1921…….PAGE 5 Obituary of Mrs. Erich Eggers. The mortal remains of Mary Dirks Eggers, who died at Idaho Falls, Idaho, on March 3Oth, were laid to rest last Sunday afternoon in St. John's Evangelical Lutheran .cemetery. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. W. H. L, Schuetz on the text of her own choice, 1. John 1, 7: "The Blood of Jesus Christ His Son Cleanseth Us From All Sin." The funeral was largely attended by her many relatives and friends. The deceased was born in Wayne Township, on September 25, 1890. In... Read More	SOURCE: THE MONTICELLO EXPRESS….APRIL 14, 1921…….PAGE 5 Obituary of Mrs. Erich Eggers. The mortal remains of Mary Dirks Eggers, who died at Idaho Falls, Idaho, on March 3Oth, were laid to rest last Sunday afternoon in St. John's Evangelical Lutheran .cemetery. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. W. H. L, Schuetz on the text of her own choice, 1. John 1, 7: "The Blood of Jesus Christ His Son Cleanseth Us From All Sin." The funeral was largely attended by her many relatives and friends. The deceased was born in Wayne Township, on September 25, 1890. In early infancy she was baptized in the name of the Triune God. Later on she was instructed in the fundamentals of the Christian Doctrine and confirmed by Rev. C. C. Mardorf. On September 16, 1911, she was united in holy wedlock to Erich Eggers. A few months later, the young couple removed to the vicinity of Idaho Falls, Idaho, where they resided until her death. In the midst of this Mormon community, where many attempts were made to convert her to Mormonism, the deceased not only remained steadfast in her Lutheran belief but, by a devoted Study of Holy Writ, became more and more convinced of the biblical soundness of her religious tenets. This conviction led to the choice of her funeral text. On the morning of March 3rd, while, in the preparation of breakfast, she was coaxing the fire on with kerosene, an explosion of the oil can caused extensive and severe burns to her body. She was immediately rushed to the hospital, and within twenty, minutes was under the care of a physician, who held out little hope of her surviving longer than 24 hours. However, she lived for four week's thereafter. During the first two weeks she suffered almost unspeakable tortures. Then she gave birth to a little baby girl. The child was baptized immediately and lived for only thirty-six hours. After the death of its mother, the baby was exhumed and now sleeps in the same coffin with its mother. During the last week of her illness, Mrs. Eggers became unconscious and finally slept away very peacefully in the presence of her husband, at 5:30 on March 30th. She was 30 years, 6 months and 5 days of age. The funeral services were held at Idaho Falls, Sunday afternoon, April 3rd. Her pastor, Rev. H. C. Westendorf of the Missouri Synod, officiated and spoke words of comfort. Last Friday morning, April 8th the husband and children arrived at Langworthy with the body which was taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dietrich Dirks, until the day of the funeral. The deceased is survived by her sorrowing husband, five small children: Martha, Gertrude, Marietta, Reinhard, and Elsie. Her aged parents, four brothers and three sisters also survive.

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Maria Dirks Eggers's memorial is located at: Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Monticello, Jones County, USA.
When did Maria Dirks Eggers death?
Maria Dirks Eggers death on 30 Mar 1921 in Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho, USA
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Latitude: 42.2079200
Longitude: -91.1420500

Family Members:

Parent

Diedrich Wilhelm Dirks

(1857 - 1940)

Gesche Margaretha Bodeker Dirks

(1859 - 1936)

Siblings

Fredericka Hermine “Reca” Dirks

(1880 - 1960)

Margaret Sophia Dirks Dirks

(1882 - 1971)

Harm Janssen Dirks

(1885 - 1939)

Franke Maria “Frances” Dirks Athen

(1885 - 1914)

Sophia Catherina Dirks Zimmerman

(1888 - 1944)

Gerd Janssen Dirks

(1893 - 1972)

John Gerhard Dirks

(1895 - 1969)

Henry Dietrich Dirks

(1897 - 1976)

Meta Margaretha “Mattie” Dirks Oltmann Jr.

(1900 - 1975)

Children

Anna Martha Eggers Hanssen

(1912 - 1998)

Marietta May Eggers Moats

(1916 - 1992)

Reinhard John Eggers

(1918 - 2006)

Infant Eggers

(1921 - 1921)

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Coordinate: 42.2079200, -91.1420500

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Coordinate: 42.2597200, -91.1610000

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Coordinate: 42.2606010, -91.1905975

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Coordinate: 42.1342010, -91.1374969

13. Langworthy Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1878014, -91.2380981

14. Bowens Prairie Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2821999, -91.1153030

15. Amber Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1300011, -91.1781006

16. Midland Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1213989, -91.2022018

17. Johnsontown Cemetery
Onslow, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1458015, -91.0346985

18. Sand Springs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3191986, -91.1706009

19. North Madison Pioneers Cemetery
Center Junction, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1099790, -91.0640000

20. Hazel Green Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0853004, -91.1508026

21. Saint Peters Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2245500, -90.9754100

22. Clay Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2990340, -91.0234540