Johanna Borkowski
Funeral Services Held Tuesday

As the Angel of death hovered over the home in which this weary wanderer was awaiting him, there was an everlasting happiness in the tired soul that departed with him to the beatitude - the final reward of a life well spent.

Occasionally we stand on the threshold of death, and as we review the life of this good old departed mother, we do pause in silence and wonder whether we are living a life like this departed friend never to return, has lead; that we will be prepared as she was to step over the divide into the great unknown, that we may safely expect the grace of God. Death is the final closing scene of live and sometime all of us must cross the borderline, therefore as we travel the pathway of life let us sow sunshine and happiness then such has been the mission in particular of this departed wife and mother in her earthly travels.

Johanna (David) Borkowski was born in Kreis Butow, Pomerania, Germany. In 1884 she came to America, settled in the state of Pennsylvania, but soon after came to Audubon County, Iowa, where she married Henry Borkowski, retired and move to Manning, purchasing a fine home on Third Street where they have resided since.

At the approach of winter, Mr. and Mrs. Borkowski decided to go to Sibley, Iowa, to spend the winter with their daughter and family. Everything went well until in December when Mrs. Borkowski took sick and was taken home. The children, together with a special nurse, rendered the best of care and aid of special skilled physicians was applied but to no avail. She quietly and peacefully passed away about one o'clock a.m. Sunday morning, January 7, 1934, at the age of 76 years, 1 month and 5 days.

Those left to mourn her death besides the bereaved and aged husband are four sons; Berthold of Lewisville, Minn.; Paul of Manning; Albert of Audubon; Leo of Audubon and four daughters; Mrs. Anna Jurgens of Audubon; Mrs. Alma Meyer of Omaha; Miss Laura Borkowski of Omaha and Mrs. Lina Jurgens of Sibley, Ia. She leaves the following step-children: Emil Borkowski of Wessington Springs, South Dakota; O.A. Borkowski of Lewisville, Minn. Gustav F. Borkowski of Audubon; Mrs. Minna A. David of Audubon. Three brothers: Karl David of Watertown, South Dakota; Fred David of Manning and Albert David of Audubon; two sisters; Mrs. August Elfring of Watertown, South Dakota; Mrs. Tina Freutz of Watertown, South Dakota. 28 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, and a host of friends and many other relatives are left to mourn her passing.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, January 9 at two p.m. at the Lutheran Church in Manning, the Rev. J.M. Ansorge, pastor of the church officiating. Interment was made at the Manning cemetery. As pall bearers acted: John Reetz, August Braun, Fred Ross, Jens Sonksen, Fred Rutz, and August Porsch. A large concourse of friends were present to extend their last respects to their beloved departed friend. May her soul rest in peace.


Johanna Borkowski is buried in the Manning City Cemetery.
Section D Row #6 south - north.