Marx Hass
Mark Hass, an old pioneer of Iowa Township, died last Friday, after an illness that has lasted for some years. Rheumatism was the cause of his death. Mr. Hass was born in Schleswig-Holstien, Germany, February 18, 1836. He served in the Danish War of 1864. In 1869 he was married to Christine Margareta Tölk, and came to America, settling in Clinton County, where he lived 13 years before coming to Crawford County. He was the father of 13 children, ten of whom survive him besides his widow. There are also eleven grandchildren. The funeral took place on Tuesday, August 9 at Manning, Rev. Wendt of Manilla officiating. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all in the loss of their honored father and husband.
Last Friday the many friends of Marx Hass were grieved to learn that that he had died. They knew that he had been sick for a number of days but thought he would soon be up again. Years ago when Mr. Hass first came to America he worked at the carpenter trade and as boat builder at Clinton and so injured his health by overwork that he could not be considered as one who enjoyed perfect health.
Marx Hass was born February 18, 1836, at Steinsiechen, Schleswig, Germany and before coming to this country took part in the war, there. He was married in 1869 to Miss Christine Tolk, and the same year came to America and settled in Clinton where he lived fourteen years. In 1888 with his family he moved to Iowa township, Crawford County where he has made his home ever since.
A large number of children came to bless their home. Thrice the death angel came and took a child in infancy. The remaining sons and daughters were all present at the burial of their father. From Ogilvie, Minnesota, Albert and Hannes Hass. Near Manning the rest of the children live, all being married except Edward and Henry. Following are the names of their children: Mrs. Chris Tank, Mrs. William Nulle, Mrs. Henry Paulson, Mrs. Albert Stammer and the sons, Peter, Albert, Hannes, Henry, Frank and Edward.
The funeral was held Tuesday at the home, Rev. Wendt, of Manilla, gave the funeral address surrounded by a large number of neighbors and friends. The body was then taken to the Manning Cemetery where kind hands lowered it to a last resting place where it will rest until the trumpet sounds calling those worthy of a second life to again come forth on this earth.
Thus closes the life of a good husband, an accommodating neighbor and a loving father. A host of friends sympathize with the mother, sons and daughters over the loss of their husband and father.
CARD OF THANKS.
We wish to publicly express our deep gratitude to Rev. Wendt and to our
neighbors and friends who so kindly helped and assisted us during the sickness
and death of our beloved husband and family. May we be able some day to repay
you for the help and comfort you gave us, is our
desire.
Mrs. Marx Hass and children.