Louise Lange was born in Breitenburg, Holstein, Germany, October 19th 1846; died September 13th, 1913, aged 66 year 10 months, and 2 days. She came to America in 1867. She was married to Frederick Dau in 1867 at Wheatland, Clinton County, Iowa. To this union eight children were born, four of whom died in infancy. The four who live to mourn the departure of their mother are Mrs. George Schelldorf, Alma and George Dau of Manning and Amanda of Sioux City, Iowa. Besides her children the deceased leaves 7 grandchildren; two sisters: Mrs. Fred Bock of Westside, Iowa, and Mrs. Hans Michel, of Melbourne, Australia; and two brothers: Claus Lange of Wall Lake, Iowa, and Peter Lange who still lives in Germany.

Mr. and Mrs. Dau moved to Crawford County, Iowa, in 1872 and to Manning in 1882. Mr. Dau passed from this life April 26th 1905.

About seven, weeks ago Mrs. Dau went to Coleridge, Nebraska, to visit her nieces: Mrs. Broderson and Mrs. Brockman and it was here that the Angel of Death called her home after an illness of only a few minutes.

The deceased was confirmed in the German Evangelical Church in early youth and remained a steadfast communicant of that church and a loyal Christian throughout life. She was of a most unselfish nature, loved quietness and ever enjoyed the love of a large circle of affectionate friends. She had often expressed her desire for a sudden transition from this world to the Great Beyond and had frequently said she was ready go whenever the summons should come.

The funeral services were held from the Methodist Episcopal Church conducted by Rev. Gustaf Tillmanns of Manilla assisted by Rev. E.B. Scoggan.

A large number of friends showed their affection for their deceased friend by attendance at the last sad rites at the church and cemetery. The body was laid to rest in the Manning Cemetery to await the Great Judgment Day.