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Mary M Suckow Schaefer

Birth	:	14 Mar 1867 Albany, Albany County, New York, USA
Death	:	23 Feb 1948 Klemme, Hancock County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Holton Cemetery, Holton, Muskegon County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4099030, -86.0830520
Description	:	Mary M Suckow was born March 14th 1867 in Albany, New York, the fourth of a family of six children born to her parents John and Caroline Suckow. Her parents were natives of Mecklenberg, Germany and her father was a show cobbler by trade. The family moved from Albany, New York to Clayton County, Iowa, then to Alamakee County, and when Mary was eleven years old they moved to Hancock County, Iowa this was in 1878, (seven years before the Liberty Methodist Church was built, and eleven years before the town of Klemme was platted). Mary Syckow had five brothers: Will was a... Read More	Mary M Suckow was born March 14th 1867 in Albany, New York, the fourth of a family of six children born to her parents John and Caroline Suckow. Her parents were natives of Mecklenberg, Germany and her father was a show cobbler by trade. The family moved from Albany, New York to Clayton County, Iowa, then to Alamakee County, and when Mary was eleven years old they moved to Hancock County, Iowa this was in 1878, (seven years before the Liberty Methodist Church was built, and eleven years before the town of Klemme was platted). Mary Syckow had five brothers: Will was a preacher, lived for some years in Forest City, was outstanding as a pulpit orator. Henry was a farmer and continued to operate the home farm for many years. John was a public school teacher, he taught in Klemme many years ago. Edd was a carpenter, he helped put up nearly every store building on Klemme's main street. Charles was a painter and decorator, he lived in Klemme during the early years. On December 28th, 1888, Mary M Suckow and Edw J Schaefer were married they commenced housekeeping on a Liberty Township farm, where they continued to live for 30 years. This union was blessed with four children: Roy I of Klemme, Elmer E of Liberty Township, Benjamin T who died while in training for the first World War, and Mabel L (Mrs Herold Ridder) of Nora Springs, Iowa. Edward and Mary Schaefer retired from the farm in 1917 and moved to Klemme where they have now spent 29 years together. In December 1947 they observed their 59th wedding anniversary. There was ever a quiet air of hositality about the Schaefer home, which centered areound this wonderful home maker, Mrs Mary Schaefer. The Schefers were members of the Methodist ?Church, almost from the time the Liberty Church was built. Mrs Schaefer was president of the Ladies Air for several years. For the past three years Mrs Schaefer suffered more or less from Asthma and an irregular heart, this cndition became serious some days ago and the end came Monday morning February 23, 1948. She reached the age of 80 years, 11 months and 9 days. She leaves besides her husband and three children mentioned above; tow brothers, Edd Suckow, Plano Iowa, Charles Suckow, Clarinda, Iowa, one adopted sister, Mrs Eva Hanshaw, Portland Oregon. Eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Casket Bearers were Eugene Schaefer, Calvin Schaefer, Donald Schaefer, Melvin Schaefer, Werin Blank and Emery Weaver. Interment on the family lot, Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme, Iowa. Wellemeyer Funeral Service, Klemme, Iowa.

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Mary M Suckow Schaefer's memorial is located at: Holton Cemetery, Holton, Muskegon County, USA.
When did Mary M Suckow Schaefer death?
Mary M Suckow Schaefer death on 23 Feb 1948 in Klemme, Hancock County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.4099030
Longitude: -86.0830520

Family Members:

Spouse

Edward J Schaefer

(1862 - 1957)

Children

Roy Irvin Schaefer

(1890 - 1979)

Elmer E. Schaefer

(1894 - 1957)

PVT Benjamin Talmage “Bennie” Schaefer

(1896 - 1917)

Mabel Lillian Fern Schaefer Ridder

(1908 - 1999)

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