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Peter Francis Jonas Sr.

Birth	:	1 Apr 1882 Mills County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	8 Jul 1959 Alton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Cemetery, Alton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9902992, -96.0160980
Description	:	Peter Jonas married Eva Mary Diedrich on 6 September 1910 in Granville, Iowa. Peter and Eva were the parents of: Mildred Catherine b. July 20, 1911 d. March 5, 1961 Victor Matthew b. August 30, 1913 d. December 13, 2003 Gertrude Kathryn b. December 17, 1914 d. July 12, 1981 Bernice Ann b. Februar 24, 1917 d. May 12, 2014 Aloysius Peter "Bud" b. Novmeber 16, 1921 d, February 3, 2012 Zeno Joseph b. January 3, 1923 d. February 27, 1924 Ivo James... Read More	Peter Jonas married Eva Mary Diedrich on 6 September 1910 in Granville, Iowa. Peter and Eva were the parents of: Mildred Catherine b. July 20, 1911 d. March 5, 1961 Victor Matthew b. August 30, 1913 d. December 13, 2003 Gertrude Kathryn b. December 17, 1914 d. July 12, 1981 Bernice Ann b. Februar 24, 1917 d. May 12, 2014 Aloysius Peter "Bud" b. Novmeber 16, 1921 d, February 3, 2012 Zeno Joseph b. January 3, 1923 d. February 27, 1924 Ivo James b. January 3, 1923 d. April 5, 1989 Jeanne Clare b. June 1, 1924 d. July 7, 2014 Peter Francis Jr. b. April 15, 1926 d. September 27, 2009 Charmine M. b. September 23, 1928 d. After the death of his parents, Joseph and Gertrude, Peter's siblings Mathias, Mary, John & Aloysius lived with Peter and Eva. Alton Democrat; July 16, 1959 "Peter Jonas, well known retired farmer of this vicinity died at his residence in Alton Wednesday night after an extended illness. Funeral services were held from St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Saturday. Burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Jonas had lived on the same farm three miles south of here for 66 years until he retired and moved to Alton in 1950. He came with his parents the late Joseph and Gertrude Jonas to the farm two years after his birth on 1 April 1882 in what was then known as Plumer’s Settlement near Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was active in farming for 49 years. On 6 September 1910 he married Miss Eva Diederich at St. Joseph’s Church in Granville, Iowa. Mr. Jonas was a director of the Alton Savings Bank and for 25 years was a township trustee. He was active in the parish of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Alton. He was an election official for many years. Survivors include the widow, Eva, four sons, Victor M. and Ivo J. of Los Angeles, Alois, (Bud) of Alton and Peter Jr. of Remsen, five daughters, Mildred, Mrs. Kenneth Sanders of Sioux City; Gertrude, Mrs. A. H. Stanley of Blue Jay, California; Bernice, Mrs. Charles Hastert; Jean, Mrs. Don Schneider of Alton and Charmaine, Mrs. Ross Jonstone of Cedar Glen, California. One son Zeno died in infancy. Three brothers, Reverend Math Jonas of Slayton, Oregon, John of Adrian, Minnesota and Al of Ashton, Iowa; three sisters, Mrs. Carl Forster and Mrs. Arthur Nettleship of Hollywood, California and Mrs. Al Reichow of Portland, Oregon and 24 grandchildren. Two brothers, Nic and Johnny preceded him in death. The Alton community loses a fine citizen, a good neighbor and friend. The family may take comfort and pride in the memory of a wonderful husband, father, brother and grandfather."

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Where is Peter Francis Jonas Sr.'s memorial?
Peter Francis Jonas Sr.'s memorial is located at: Saint Marys Cemetery, Alton, Sioux County, USA.
When did Peter Francis Jonas Sr. death?
Peter Francis Jonas Sr. death on 8 Jul 1959 in Alton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Peter Francis Jonas Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 42.9902992
Longitude: -96.0160980

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Jonas

(1852 - 1901)

Gertrude Thelen Jonas

(1864 - 1900)

Spouse

Eva Maria Diederich Jonas

(1885 - 1967)

Siblings

Nicholas Jonas

(1890 - 1906)

Children

Mildred Catherine Jonas Sanders

(1911 - 1961)

Bernice Ann Jonas Hastert

(1917 - 2014)

Aloysius Peter “Bud” Jonas

(1921 - 2012)

Zeno Josepf Jonas

(1923 - 1924)

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Coordinate: 42.8058014, -95.9775009

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