Passed Quietly Away at Her Home Here April 16, 1928, After A Lingering Illness. A Pioneer Resident A Devoted Wife and Mother, A Kind and Loving Friend, Has Passed From Our Midst.

Attaining a ripe old age, another weary wanderer finished her journey upon this earth, departing for the great unknown from whence no traveler returns. Leaving a splendid family, the pride of a mother heart; she closes her eyes peacefully and her life has been that of the average human being. May the life in the great beyond be all that a human soul could desire.

Magdalena Margretha Tank was born in Rendsburg, Holstein, Germany, September 4, 1855. At the age of 13 years she came with her parents to America and settled down in Davenport, Iowa. In 1871, August 30, she was united in marriage to John Hoffmann. To this union there were born 9 children, three of which proceeded her in death.

After living about a year in Davenport they moved to Benton County, Iowa, where they lived until 1875, when they moved to a farm in Washington Township, Carroll county, about six miles north of Manning. In the spring of 1882, when the town of Manning was in its infancy, they came to Manning and in 1883 Mr. Hoffmann formed a partnership with Mr. George Tank in the lumber business. After 31 very successful years in the lumber business they retired, leaving the business to their children. The oldest son Herman was in business with his father for many years, acquiring the half interest of Mr. Tank, who later retired and two sons Henry and Harry are continuing the business established by their father.

Those who are left to mourn her death besides the bereaved husband and father, are four sons, Herman, Henry, and Harry of Manning, and Frank of West Side, Iowa. Two daughters, Mrs. Clara Wheeler of Samoa, California, and Rosa of Manning; eleven grand children; one sister, Mrs. August Schroeder of West Side, two brothers, George Tank of Long Beach, California, and Christ Tank of Manning and many other relatives and a host of friends.

The deceased was confirmed in the Lutheran church in Germany, led a noble life, and in 1921, August 30, she enjoyed the celebration of her golden wedding in the circle of her splendid family and other relatives. Her health began to fail about six months ago. Kind hands and the best of professional skill were of no avail to better her condition and finally death came April 16 as a relief to her worldly suffering. The funeral services were conducted by the Reverend Howland at the Presbyterian church, Thursday, April 19. Interment was made at the Manning cemetery. The attendance of the services were very large, and the floral offerings many and beautiful, which marked the respect the deceased held by the many friends.

The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved ones in the loss of so beloved a member of their family.

Out of town relatives and friends who attended the funeral were: Paul Schoening Elmer Martens, H.E. Evers, C.A. Boock, R.O. Kelley, Geo. Kelley, H.P. Jessen, Mr. and Mrs. John Bornhoft Sr., Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Campbell, Mrs. J. Pattersen, Mr. and Mrs. August Schroeder, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schroeder, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schroeder, Herbert Schroeder, Hilda Schroeder, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Petersen, Mr. and Mrs. Chatley Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. George Schroeder Mrs. A. Neisz, Mrs. John Smith, Wm. Byrnes Jr., A.W. Starek, John B. Molloy, and John Schumann, all from West Side, Iowa. From Carroll, F.A. Meyers, and from Denison, J.W. Miller and his mother, Mrs. Mary Miller.