Louie Okerstrom and the Sweden Quest for Iron
Louie Okerstrom, sent from Le Mars to Sweden, recalls apprenticeship limits and a life shaped by iron and steel. He visited Sweden’s iron mines, electric power progress, and the nation’s forests, while pondering Swedish farming and the source of his craft.
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Mars
Louie
Germany
England
Sweden
Louie Okerstrom
Iowa
Amerikaner Okerstrom
Funeral Services Held At The Arden Hospital Sac
Funeral services were held at Arden Hospital for the late patient with Rev Clarence informing the community. The present pastor, Rev W er, officiated the rites.
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The
Arden
Sac
Clarence
Hartmann longtime Grant Township resident dies
Wilke Hartmann, longtime Grant Township resident, died Friday morning at his brother John Hartmann’s home after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Monday at 2:00 PM at Christ Lutheran Church, Grant Township, with Rev. Richard Fruehling officiating. Burial followed at Christ Lutheran Cemetery. Hartmann, born August 27, 1882 in Ostfriesland Germany, came to the United States at age 11 with his parents and remained a lifelong member of Christ Lutheran Church. He never married and lived on the same farm in Grant Township his entire life, retiring from farming in 1946. Survived by sisters Mrs Ludwig and Mrs Minnie Or Brother John Hartmann, J. Grant, along with several nieces and nephews.
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Wilke ‘Hartmann
Grant Township
John
Hartmann
Lutheran Church
Richard
Fruehling Offic
John Harms
Heinz Willis
John Renken
William
Kruse
Eilert Borchers
John. Lubben
Onno Johnson
Carl Ahrendt
John Marineau
John Lubben
Christ Lutheran
Wilkie Ulferts
Harmann
Ostfriesland
Germany
Ulfert Hartmann
Christ’s?Lutheran Church
Hartman
U.S
Ludwig
Minnie
John. Hartmann
J. Grant
Meylor-Schmillen Miss Bonnie Meylor
Miss Bonnie Meylor daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Meylor is noted in a brief society item. The fragment references a family event and social acknowledgment, preserving names and relations from the readable portion.
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Bonnie Meylor
Robert Meylor
Martens couple wed at Holy Name in double ring service
Donald Schmillen and Teresa Meyler Martens tied the knot Tuesday morning June 20 at Holy Name church with Rev E L McEvoy officiating. The ceremony featured peony decorations, Leo Wendt vocal selections, and a bridal party in aqua pink and yellow taffeta. The reception followed at Holy Name hall with about fifty guests. couple planned a brief anniversary trip amid pink and green wedding colors.
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Donald “Schmillen
Matt’ Schmillén
Martens
E. L. McEvoy
Leo Wendt
Bob Schmillen
Robert. Meyler
Irvin Galles
Derald Dimmer
Joan ‘Wilberding
Janet Muehl
Coletta Alesch
Donna
Douvia
Phyllis
Garvin
Margie Gutenkauf
Elmer Dougin
Vince Garvin
Charles Gutenkauf
Herb Hueser
Louis Kirchoff
Holy Name
Clarkson’s ‘Grocery
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