Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 252, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 October 1911 — Obituary of Katharine Zehrden. [ARTICLE]

Obituary of Katharine Zehrden.

Mrs. Katharine Zehrden died at her home tn the east part of Rensselaer •Wednesday morning at 7:30. She had been in feeble health for nearly a year, and more than once her condition was so alarming that she was reported dying, and the fact that she had often rallied caused a shock to the community when the summons finally came. Her long and useful life and her firm Christian character gave Mrs. Zehrden an important position in the social affairs of the community. Gentle and cheerful in disposition, she always manifested a deep solicitude for those about her and many will attest to her numerous acts of devotion and helpfulness. Truly, a good woman has left us and her many friends will deeply mourn her death, but the influence of her life will live on and be a comfort to others. Katharine Hahn was born at and died at Rensselaer, Ind., Oct. 18, 1911. aged 75 years and 8 months. She was married to Mathias Zehrden April 24, 1856. To this union were born 14 children, 3 boys and 11 girls. All but four have proceeded the mother to the better world.

The family emigrated to the United States in the year 1872, first settling near Milwaukee, Wls., then after u few years came to this state, settling north of Remington. But for the last 20 years have resided in Rensselaer. She leaves to mourn their loss the aged husband, 4 daughters, Mrs. Nicholas Wagner, of hear Wolcott; Mrs. Jacob Wagner, of near Remington; Mrs. John Healey, of Rensselaer, and Mrs. Samuel Overton, of New Haven, Mich; 25 grandchildren and 12 great-grand-children. The funeral services were held Friday morning at 9 from St Augustine's Catholic church, and interment made in Mt Calvary cemetery, south of Rensselaer. Requem high mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Daniel. In his sermon which followed he spoke eloquently concerning tbe death of the body and the immortality of the soul, and in closing paid a glowing tribute to the life of the departed. The funeral was largely attended, which showed the high esteem she was held by her friends and acquaintances. The grave and sepulchre speak in no uncertain language of the end. Man is born to die. The living of today are the dead of tomorrow. Dearest mother, thou hast left us, And thy suffering here- is o’er. We will hope to meet in heaven, Where we never part no more.