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Death Claims Early Settler Bertha Gabel in Plymouth County
Bertha Gabel wife of Michael Gable early Plymouth County settler died at home on Second Street Southwest after weeks of illness. Services at St John’s Lutheran Church led by Rev J J Vollmar with interment at Lakefield Minnesota. She was born in Germany February 9 1867 and came to America as a child. Survived by husband William Erbs son William Erbs of Windom Minnesota daughters Mrs Wm Kounkel and Mrs A W Kounkel of Stanton township and Mrs W P Schulz of Lakefield Minnesota, plus a sister. She was married first to William Erbs in 1883 who died in 1919. Known as devoted wife and mother and highly esteemed. Local notes mention social visits and town events including golf interest and community gatherings.
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LeMars -Featthel
Bertha’ Gable
Michael Gabie
Plymouth County
Second Street
St. John's Lutheran ‘Church
J. J. Vollmar
Lakefield
Minn
Michael Gable
William Erbs
Windom
A. W. Kounkel
Stanton Township
W. P. Schulz
Mra’ Gabel