Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 March 1903 — DEATH OF JOHN MEINBROOK. [ARTICLE]

DEATH OF JOHN MEINBROOK.

John Meinbrook, an old and respected German farmer, died Thursday morning at his home southeast of town after a brief illness, aged 79 years. had been in poor health for some time but was not considered seriously ill until Wednesday night, when he became dangerously sick and rapidly failed until his death, the next morning. He leaves four daughters, Mesdames Henry Luers, Henry Kolhoff and Joseph Putts, and one son, Barney Meinbrook. His wife died several years ago, and Mr. Meinbrook made his home with his son Barney. The funeral will be held from St. Augustine’s Catholic church to-day at 10 a. m., and interment made in Mt. Calvary cemetery, soutly of town.