Other Events:

• Social Security Number: 478-62-2752
• Residence: 1910, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1915, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Confirmation: 24 Mar 1918, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; St. John Lutheran Church
• Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1930, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Maple, Ida, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Olinda Kutschinksi was born May 17, 1904 in Charter Oak Township near Charter Oak. She is the daughter of Carl and Louise (Jahn) Kutschinski. Her father was born April 25, 1870 in Germany and married Louise Jahn on February 15, 1900. Her mother was born November 26, 1877 in Chicago, Illinois. They had seven children: Earnest, died at the age of four months, Erna Friedrichs, Olinda Schultz, Art, Elmer, Alvin, and Irene Lee. Olinda attended country school and two years at St. John's Lutheran School in Charter Oak. Olinda met William Schultz at a house party and were married February 7, 1932 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. William was born August 7, 1908 in Hanover Township. He is the son of Carl and Anna (Nemitz) Schultz. His father was born in Hanover Township on November 9, 1878 and his mother was born near Ricketts on November 21, 1883 and they were married on June 5, 1904. They had seven children: Paul, Bernard, Wil- liam, Viola Dorale, Erna Kastner, Edgar, and Helen McKee. Carl and Anna adopted Minnie Huebner. Wil- liam attended St. Paul's Lutheran School at Hanover Township, east of Ricketts. William and Olinda have two children, Earl and Marlene. Earl is married to Joleen Reicks and they have three children: Kim Plough, Kreg and Kyle. Marlene is married to Milroy Groth. William and Olinda lived on various farms near Battle Creek, Schleswig, Ricketts, and Charter Oak. In September 1979, they retired from the farm and moved to Charter Oak. They are members of St. John's Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. Their hobbies: Wm. collects key rings and Olinda likes to read and both do yard work and flowers. Submitted by Marlene (Schultz) Groth (Taken from "The History of Charter Oak, Iowa").

In Loving Memory of OLINDA B. SCHULTZ May 17, 1904 - May 19, 1994 Services St. John Lutheran Church Charter Oak, Iowa 10:30 A.M. - Saturday, May 21, 1994 Officiants Rev. L. C. Gebhardt Vicar Tim Kersten Organist Angela Gebhardt Congregational Hymns: Asleep in Jesus - Insert What a Friend We Have in Jesus LW: 516 Just as I Am, Without One Plea LW: 359 Honorary Pallbearers Dan & Pam Martin & Family, Stan & Debbie Deiber & Family, Floyd & Connie Kesterson, Norman Kiepe. Pallbearers: Craig Friedrichs, LeRoy Nemitz, Larry Kastner, Allen Nepper, Arlo Schultz, Bruce Lee. Internment: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery Charter Oak, Iowa The family invites everyone to return to the church and join them in fellowship and lunch served by the Ladies Aid Walter A. Huebner and Sons' Funeral Home
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Olinda Bertha Schultz was born May 17, 1904, the son of Carl and Louise Jahn Kutschinski. She died on May 19, 1994 at the Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison, lowa at the age of ninety years and two days. Olinda was born on a farm in Charter Oak Township and received her education in a rural school near her home and St. John's Lutheran School in Charter Oak. She was baptized on June 79, 1904 and later confirmed on March 24, 1918 at St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. As a young girl she helped her family on the farm. On February 7, 1932, Olinda was united in marriage to William Schultz at St. Jolhn Lutheran Church in Charter Oak by Rev. Amstein. The couple made their home on various farms in the Ricketts, Battle Creek, Schleswig and Charter Oak areas and were blessed with the birth of two children. In September of 1979, they retired from farming and moved to Charter Oak, Iowa where they remained until moving to Eventide Lutheran Home in September of 1993. Olinda was a life long member of St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. While living in Charter Oak, Olinda enjoyed occupying her free time caring for her flowers, cooking and reading. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother who worked hard caring for her family. In February of 1993 the couplo celebrated their sixty-first wedding anniversary. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William in December of 1993 and two brothers, Earnest and Art. Survivors include one son, Earl and his wife, Joleen of Charter Oak and one daughter, Marlene Groth and her husband, Milroy of Denison. Also one granddaughter, Kim Plough and her husband, Rory of Charter Oak; two grandsons, Kreg Schultz and his wife, Sulie of LeMars, lowa and Kyle Schultz and his wife, Teresa of Charter Oak; and one great-grandson, Travis Plough and one great-granddaughter, Courtney Jo Plough, both of Charter Oak; two brothers, Elmer Kutschinski and Alvin Kutschinski and his wife, Dorothy; and two sisters, Erna Friedrichs and Irene Lee and her husband, Francis, all of Charter Oak. (Taken from the In Memorium of Olinda B. Kutschinksi Schultz)

Olinda Kutschinksi was born May 17, 1904 in Charter Oak Township near Charter Oak. She is the daughter of Carl and Louise (Jahn) Kutschinski. Her father was born April 25, 1870 in Germany and married Louise Jahn on February 15, 1900. Her mother was born November 26, 1877 in Chicago, Illinois. They had seven children: Earnest, died at the age of four months, Erna Friedrichs, Olinda Schultz, Art, Elmer, Alvin, and Irene Lee. Olinda attended country school and two years at St. John's Lutheran School in Charter Oak. Olinda met William Schultz at a house party and were married February 7, 1932 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. William was born August 7, 1908 in Hanover Township. He is the son of Carl and Anna (Nemitz) Schultz. His father was born in Hanover Township on November 9, 1878 and his mother was born near Ricketts on November 21, 1883 and they were married on June 5, 1904. They had seven children: Paul, Bernard, Wil- liam, Viola Dorale, Erna Kastner, Edgar, and Helen McKee. Carl and Anna adopted Minnie Huebner. Wil- liam attended St. Paul's Lutheran School at Hanover Township, east of Ricketts. William and Olinda have two children, Earl and Marlene. Earl is married to Joleen Reicks and they have three children: Kim Plough, Kreg and Kyle. Marlene is married to Milroy Groth. William and Olinda lived on various farms near Battle Creek, Schleswig, Ricketts, and Charter Oak. In September 1979, they retired from the farm and moved to Charter Oak. They are members of St. John's Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. Their hobbies: Wm. collects key rings and Olinda likes to read and both do yard work and flowers. Submitted by Marlene (Schultz) Groth (Taken from "The History of Charter Oak, Iowa").

In Loving Memory of OLINDA B. SCHULTZ May 17, 1904 - May 19, 1994 Services St. John Lutheran Church Charter Oak, Iowa 10:30 A.M. - Saturday, May 21, 1994 Officiants Rev. L. C. Gebhardt Vicar Tim Kersten Organist Angela Gebhardt Congregational Hymns: Asleep in Jesus - Insert What a Friend We Have in Jesus LW: 516 Just as I Am, Without One Plea LW: 359 Honorary Pallbearers Dan & Pam Martin & Family, Stan & Debbie Deiber & Family, Floyd & Connie Kesterson, Norman Kiepe. Pallbearers: Craig Friedrichs, LeRoy Nemitz, Larry Kastner, Allen Nepper, Arlo Schultz, Bruce Lee. Internment: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery Charter Oak, Iowa The family invites everyone to return to the church and join them in fellowship and lunch served by the Ladies Aid Walter A. Huebner and Sons' Funeral Home
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Olinda Bertha Schultz was born May 17, 1904, the son of Carl and Louise Jahn Kutschinski. She died on May 19, 1994 at the Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison, lowa at the age of ninety years and two days. Olinda was born on a farm in Charter Oak Township and received her education in a rural school near her home and St. John's Lutheran School in Charter Oak. She was baptized on June 79, 1904 and later confirmed on March 24, 1918 at St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. As a young girl she helped her family on the farm. On February 7, 1932, Olinda was united in marriage to William Schultz at St. Jolhn Lutheran Church in Charter Oak by Rev. Amstein. The couple made their home on various farms in the Ricketts, Battle Creek, Schleswig and Charter Oak areas and were blessed with the birth of two children. In September of 1979, they retired from farming and moved to Charter Oak, Iowa where they remained until moving to Eventide Lutheran Home in September of 1993. Olinda was a life long member of St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. While living in Charter Oak, Olinda enjoyed occupying her free time caring for her flowers, cooking and reading. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother who worked hard caring for her family. In February of 1993 the couplo celebrated their sixty-first wedding anniversary. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William in December of 1993 and two brothers, Earnest and Art. Survivors include one son, Earl and his wife, Joleen of Charter Oak and one daughter, Marlene Groth and her husband, Milroy of Denison. Also one granddaughter, Kim Plough and her husband, Rory of Charter Oak; two grandsons, Kreg Schultz and his wife, Sulie of LeMars, lowa and Kyle Schultz and his wife, Teresa of Charter Oak; and one great-grandson, Travis Plough and one great-granddaughter, Courtney Jo Plough, both of Charter Oak; two brothers, Elmer Kutschinski and Alvin Kutschinski and his wife, Dorothy; and two sisters, Erna Friedrichs and Irene Lee and her husband, Francis, all of Charter Oak. (Taken from the In Memorium of Olinda B. Kutschinksi Schultz)


Buried:
St. John Lutheran Cemetery

Olinda married William Edward Otto Schultz 7 Feb 1932, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. William was born 7 Aug 1908, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA; died 21 Dec 1993, Denison, Crawford, Iowa, USA; was buried , Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Photo of William & Olinda SCHULTZ.

Other Events:

• Residence: Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: Biskupiec, Warminsko-Mazurskie, Poland; Bischofswerder, Kreis Rosenberg, West Prussia
• Social Security Number: 478-58-9913
• Residence: 1893, Biskupiec, Warminsko-Mazurskie, Poland; Bischofswerder, Kreis Rosenberg, West Prussia
• Departure: 6 Apr 1893, Hamburg; Residence - Bischofswerder
• Arrival: 24 Apr 1893, New York, New York, USA
• Residence: 1895, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1900, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 36; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Naturalization: 16 Oct 1900
• Residence: 1910, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 40; Age: 40; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1915, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1920, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 54; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1930, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA

Notes:

On Feb. 23, 1989 the name of Carl Henry Kutschinski was sent in to be inscribed on the American Immigrant Wall of Honor at Ellis Island, New York. The contribution of 100.00 was given by his five children and their families and a certificate of acknowledgement was received. He became a citizen of the United States on Oct.16, 1900. We have a copy of his Certificate of Naturalization.

Carl H. Kutschinski, a native of West Prussia, Germany, was born on April 25, 1870. He was the son of Joseph and Augusta (Baumgard) Kutschinski. When Carl was seven years old, his father passed away. This left Carl's mother with four small children. Carl attended school for several years. He then went to learn the trade of shoemaker to help his family. He did this for 16 years. He thought the United States would be a better place to live. At the age of 23, he came directly to Hanover Township, Crawford County, where he worked as a hired hand for the Schroeder and Schoenfeld families. During these years, he had his mother and two sisters come to the United States. On February 15, 1900, Carl married Louise Jahn at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Louise was the daughter of Carl and Bertha (Krause) Jahn. Louise was born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 26, 1877. Carl and Louise had seven children: four sons, Ernest (died as an infant), Arthur (deceased), Elmer, and Alvin; and three daughters, Erna, Olinda, and Irene. On October 16, 1900, Carl became a citizen, of which he was always proud. Carl and Louise farmed in Hanover Township, Section 21, for three years. A son, Ernest, was born there and died at the age of three months. He is buried in the Jahn family plot by the Hanover Lutheran Church. Later they bought a farm in Charter Oak Township, Section 15. The house was small, so rooms were added and other buildings were built. Later an adjoining farm was purchased. A farm in Willow Township, Section 22, was also purchased. Several acres made up the Willow Township Cemetery, which on June 11, 1989, was dedicated as native prairie. In the spring of 1940, Carl and Louise moved into Charter Oak leaving their son, Elmer, to farm. For some years, Carl continued to walk out to help with the work. In 1950, they observed their golden wedding with a gathering at home. Their 60th anniversary was held with an open house at St. John's church parlors. On February 15, 1964, they observed their last anniversary together. They were the longest married couple at the Old Settlers Picnic in Denison, Iowa, for several years. Louise passed away on April 19, 1964, at the age of 87. Louise, also known as Lizzie, was one who enjoyed family, home, and flowers. Carl and Louise were constant readers of the Sioux City Journal and Denison Newspapers. Arthur, the oldest son, came to reside with them in later years. He had been a farm laborer working for many farmers in the area. During 1942 to 1945, he served his country in the United States Army in six different states. In Georgia, he was an M. P. working with German prisoners. Later he was sent overseas. Arthur died on March 8, 1969, at age 61. Carl went to live at Eventide in April, 1968. On December 8, 1968, he passed away suddenly at the age of98 years and eight months. His life was spared much illness. Once he received a cracked ankle when stepped on by a cow. When he was 93 years old, he fell in the garden and broke his hip from which he recovered only to need a walker at times. At the time of his death, he was Crawford County's oldest citizen. Carl, Louise, and Art were members of St. John's Lutheran Church and are buried in the family plot in the St. John's Cemetery. Grandson, Gail Kutschinski, passed away suddenly in June of 1962 at the age of 14. He is buried at Crawford Heights Cemetery in Denison, Iowa. Great Grandson, Scot Christensen, who had the same birth date as Carl, died in a motorcycle accident in April, 1988, at the age of 22. He is buried in the Manilla Cemetery. The farms and house still remain in the family. In February 1989, Carl's name was sent to the Statue of Liberty - Ellis Island Foundation to be inscribed on the American Immigrant Wall of Honor. This is to be the largest restoration in the history of man. The names of 100,000, paid for by family members, will be engraved alphabetically on a $670,000 wall. Some of the things remembered about the farm are: Many days of threshing when you had about a dozen men for dinner, lunch, and supper for several days. On a Sunday morning in the summer of 1930, when getting ready for church we found the car had been stolen. It was found near Sioux City the next day out of gas. This happened when Highway 141 through Charter Oak was being paved. The summer kitchen was the place next to the house where we moved to each May until fall. We cooked in this kitchen to help keep the house a little cooler. At this time, the stove pipes were taken down and both cleaned and polished. This kitchen was also used to do laundry with a wood machine and gas engine. The cream separator, bathtub, cobs and wood to cook with were there. We got our exercise pumping water for the house and chickens, gathering cobs and wood for cooking, and going down and up 12 steps in the cave to try to keep food cool. The cave also held homemade beer and wine. Once when returning from church, we found some missing. At the present time, family members are: Erna Friedrichs, (husband, William, deceased 1982); and her children: (1) Lavaughn Schultz and her husband, Irvin, of Kiron; and their children, Rhonda Jackson and her husband, Paul, of Metairie, Louisiana; Denise Glass and her children, Gina and Alana Hansen of Omaha, Nebraska; Glenda Jansen and her husband, John, and their children, Benjamin, twins Andrea and Andrew, of Omaha, Nebraska; and Beth Johnson and her husband, Tony, of Omaha, Nebraska; (2) Delores Suhr, and her husband, Raymond, of Luverne, Minnesota, and their daughter, Kristin Suhr of Storm Lake, Iowa; (3) Donald Friedrichs and his wife, Nadine, of Charter Oak, and their sons, Craig and his wife, Rebecca, and their children, T. Chris and Laurie, of Westside, Iowa; and Brent Friedrichs of Gabon, W. Africa; (4) Rita Lafrentz and her husband, Delbert, of Mapleton, Iowa, and their children, Todd Lafrentz of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Troy Lafrentz of Denison, Iowa; and Tricia and Trent living at home in Mapleton, Iowa. Olinda Schultz and her husband, William, and their children: (1) Earl Schultz and his wife, Jolene, of Charter Oak, and their children, Kim Plough and her husband, Rory, of Charter Oak; Kreg and Kyle Schultz living at home in Charter Oak; and (2) Marlene Groth and her husband, Milroy, of Denison, Iowa. Elmer Kutschinski and his wife, Thelma, of Charter Oak, and their children: (1) Frances Mills of Omaha, Nebraska, and her son, Robbie Gail, of Chicago, Illi- nois; (2) Sandra Kelley and her husband, Michael, and their children Christine and Kevin of Omaha, Nebras- ka; and (3) Roxann Cleaver and her husband, John, of Fort Collins, Colorado. Alvin Kutschinski and his wife, Dorothy, of Charter Oak, and their children: (1) Karen Christensen and her husband, Norman, of Denison, Iowa, and their son, Greg Christensen and his wife, Diane, of Coralville, Iowa; and (2) Linda Nepper and her husband, Allen, and their children, Allison and Megan, of Charter Oak. Irene Lee and her husband, Francis, of Charter Oak and their son, Bruce Karlton Lee, and his wife, Cherri, and their children, Brandi, Brooke, and Brady of Charter Oak. (Taken from "The History of Charter Oak, Iowa").

CARL KUTSCHINSKI A birthday was held far Carl Kutschinski. Sunday at Eventide in Denison, (IA) honoring him on his 98th birthday of April 25. A social time was spent in visiting and in conclusion a birthday cake was served with the lunch. Guests present were Mrs Emil Hopp, Mrs Bernhard Marten, Mr and Mrs Norman Christensen and sons, Mr and Mrs Delbert Lafrentz and sons, Mr and Mrs Irvin Schultz and daughters, Mr and Mrs Francis Lee and son Bruce, Mr and Mrs Alvin Kutschinski, Mr and Mrs Elmer Kutschinski, Mr and Mrs W. E. Schultz, Mr and Mrs Earl Schultz .and Kim, Mr and Mrs Milroy Groth, Mr and Mrs W R Friedrichs, Mr and Mrs Donald Friedrichs and sons, Arthur Kutschinski. (taken from a newspaper clipping of Carl Kutschinski)

OLDEST COUNTY RESIDENT – Carl Kutschinski of Charter Oak, Crawford County's oldest resident marks his 98th birthday on Thursday, April 25. A native of Germany, he has made his home in Charter Oak township and Charter Oak for 75 years.
BY RUTH BURNSIDE; Residents in and around Charter Oak and Charter Oak township have known for years that Carl Kutschinski was nearing the century mark for his birthdate for on Thursday, April 25, he will observe his 98th birthday.
Crawford County has been his hone for 75 years. At the age of 23 he came directly from Germany to the Charter Oak vicinity where he rented a farm for three years before he purchased a farm of his own in Charter Oak township. He resided on this farm for 47 years, retiring then, he came to Charter Oak where he made his home until this month when he became a resident of Eventide.
Carl Kutschinski's birthplace was the Province of West Prussing, Germany on April 25, 1870. Attending the state schools in his fatherland and his confirmation were the source of his early education. After that he chose the shoemaker's trade for his vocation, working at that for five years before coming to the United States.
On Feb. 15, 1900 he was married to Louise Jahn, their children numbering six. They are Mrs. William Fredricks, Mrs. William Schultz, Art, Elmer, Alvin and Mrs. Francis Lee, all of Charter Oak. Besides the children there are 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Mrs. Kutschinski died in 1964.
Nobody loves a birthday party more than does Mr. Kutschinski. He should know for he has experienced 98 of them. Sunday evening, the family gathered at Eventide as they have done for years to wish "Dad" and "Grandpa" a happy birthday, through the years. (taken from a newspaper clipping and saved by Erna Friedrichs)


Birth:
Bischofswerder, Kreis Rosenberg, West Prussia

Buried:
St. John Lutheran Cemetery

Carl married Louisa Friederike Jahn 15 Feb 1900, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA. Louisa (daughter of Carl L W Jahn and Bertha Krause) was born 26 Nov 1877, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; died 19 Apr 1964, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; was buried , Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Departure: Le Havre, Hamburg, Germany
• Name: Lise Jahn
• Name: Lizzie Kutschinski
• Residence: 1880, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 3; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
• Arrival: 19 May 1884, New York, USA
• Residence: 1885, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1900, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 22; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1910, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 32; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1915
• Residence: 1920, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 47; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1930, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Came to Crawford Co, Hanover TWP, Iowa, in 1878.
Carl H. Kutschinski, a native of West Prussia, Germany, was born on April 25, 1870. He was the son of Joseph and Augusta (Baumgard) Kutschinski. When Carl was seven years old, his father passed away. This left Carl's mother with four small children. Carl attended school for several years. He then went to learn the trade of shoemaker to help his family. He did this for 16 years. He thought the United States would be a better place to live. At the age of 23, he came directly to Hanover Township, Crawford County, where he worked as a hired hand for the Schroeder and Schoenfeld families. During these years, he had his mother and two sisters come to the United States. On February 15, 1900, Carl married Louise Jahn at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Louise was the daughter of Carl and Bertha (Krause) Jahn. Louise was born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 26, 1877. Carl and Louise had seven children: four sons, Ernest (died as an infant), Arthur (deceased), Elmer, and Alvin; and three daughters, Erna, Olinda, and Irene. On October 16, 1900, Carl became a citizen, of which he was always proud. Carl and Louise farmed in Hanover Township, Section 21, for three years. A son, Ernest, was born there and died at the age of three months. He is buried in the Jahn family plot by the Hanover Lutheran Church. Later they bought a farm in Charter Oak Township, Section 15. The house was small, so rooms were added and other buildings were built. Later an adjoining farm was purchased. A farm in Willow Township, Section 22, was also purchased. Several acres made up the Willow Township Cemetery, which on June 11, 1989, was dedicated as native prairie. In the spring of 1940, Carl and Louise moved into Charter Oak leaving their son, Elmer, to farm. For some years, Carl continued to walk out to help with the work. In 1950, they observed their golden wedding with a gathering at home. Their 60th anniversary was held with an open house at St. John's church parlors. On February 15, 1964, they observed their last anniversary together. They were the longest married couple at the Old Settlers Picnic in Denison, Iowa, for several years. Louise passed away on April 19, 1964, at the age of 87. Louise, also known as Lizzie, was one who enjoyed family, home, and flowers. Carl and Louise were constant readers of the Sioux City Journal and Denison Newspapers. Arthur, the oldest son, came to reside with them in later years. He had been a farm laborer working for many farmers in the area. During 1942 to 1945, he served his country in the United States Army in six different states. In Georgia, he was an M. P. working with German prisoners. Later he was sent overseas. Arthur died on March 8, 1969, at age 61. Carl went to live at Eventide in April, 1968. On December 8, 1968, he passed away suddenly at the age of98 years and eight months. His life was spared much illness. Once he received a cracked ankle when stepped on by a cow. When he was 93 years old, he fell in the garden and broke his hip from which he recovered only to need a walker at times. At the time of his death, he was Crawford County's oldest citizen. Carl, Louise, and Art were members of St. John's Lutheran Church and are buried in the family plot in the St. John's Cemetery. Grandson, Gail Kutschinski, passed away suddenly in June of 1962 at the age of 14. He is buried at Crawford Heights Cemetery in Denison, Iowa. Great Grandson, Scot Christensen, who had the same birth date as Carl, died in a motorcycle accident in April, 1988, at the age of 22. He is buried in the Manilla Cemetery. The farms and house still remain in the family. In February 1989, Carl's name was sent to the Statue of Liberty - Ellis Island Foundation to be inscribed on the American Immigrant Wall of Honor. This is to be the largest restoration in the history of man. The names of 100,000, paid for by family members, will be engraved alphabetically on a $670,000 wall. Some of the things remembered about the farm are: Many days of threshing when you had about a dozen men for dinner, lunch, and supper for several days. On a Sunday morning in the summer of 1930, when getting ready for church we found the car had been stolen. It was found near Sioux City the next day out of gas. This happened when Highway 141 through Charter Oak was being paved. The summer kitchen was the place next to the house where we moved to each May until fall. We cooked in this kitchen to help keep the house a little cooler. At this time, the stove pipes were taken down and both cleaned and polished. This kitchen was also used to do laundry with a wood machine and gas engine. The cream separator, bathtub, cobs and wood to cook with were there. We got our exercise pumping water for the house and chickens, gathering cobs and wood for cooking, and going down and up 12 steps in the cave to try to keep food cool. The cave also held homemade beer and wine. Once when returning from church, we found some missing. At the present time, family members are: Erna Friedrichs, (husband, William, deceased 1982); and her children: (1) Lavaughn Schultz and her husband, Irvin, of Kiron; and their children, Rhonda Jackson and her husband, Paul, of Metairie, Louisiana; Denise Glass and her children, Gina and Alana Hansen of Omaha, Nebraska; Glenda Jansen and her husband, John, and their children, Benjamin, twins Andrea and Andrew, of Omaha, Nebraska; and Beth Johnson and her husband, Tony, of Omaha, Nebraska; (2) Delores Suhr, and her husband, Raymond, of Luverne, Minnesota, and their daughter, Kristin Suhr of Storm Lake, Iowa; (3) Donald Friedrichs and his wife, Nadine, of Charter Oak, and their sons, Craig and his wife, Rebecca, and their children, T. Chris and Laurie, of Westside, Iowa; and Brent Friedrichs of Gabon, W. Africa; (4) Rita Lafrentz and her husband, Delbert, of Mapleton, Iowa, and their children, Todd Lafrentz of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Troy Lafrentz of Denison, Iowa; and Tricia and Trent living at home in Mapleton, Iowa. Olinda Schultz and her husband, William, and their children: (1) Earl Schultz and his wife, Jolene, of Charter Oak, and their children, Kim Plough and her husband, Rory, of Charter Oak; Kreg and Kyle Schultz living at home in Charter Oak; and (2) Marlene Groth and her husband, Milroy, of Denison, Iowa. Elmer Kutschinski and his wife, Thelma, of Charter Oak, and their children: (1) Frances Mills of Omaha, Nebraska, and her son, Robbie Gail, of Chicago, Illi- nois; (2) Sandra Kelley and her husband, Michael, and their children Christine and Kevin of Omaha, Nebras- ka; and (3) Roxann Cleaver and her husband, John, of Fort Collins, Colorado. Alvin Kutschinski and his wife, Dorothy, of Charter Oak, and their children: (1) Karen Christensen and her husband, Norman, of Denison, Iowa, and their son, Greg Christensen and his wife, Diane, of Coralville, Iowa; and (2) Linda Nepper and her husband, Allen, and their children, Allison and Megan, of Charter Oak. Irene Lee and her husband, Francis, of Charter Oak and their son, Bruce Karlton Lee, and his wife, Cherri, and their children, Brandi, Brooke, and Brady of Charter Oak. (Taken from "The History of Charter Oak, Iowa").

LOUISA FRIEDERIKA O. KUTSCHINSKI. Born November 26, 1877 Entered Into Rest Sunday, April 19, 1964 Funeral Services St. John's Lutheran Church Charter Oak, Iowa Tuesday, April 21, 1964 1:30 P. M. Words of Comfort by Rev. O. R. Schlegelmilch, Pastor Comfort in Music by William Ziesemer, Organist Ladies Aid Choir Hymns "I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say" "Forever With The Lord" Pallbearers: Raymond Hopp, Ben Jeschke, Carl Klaus, Reynold Marten, Vernon Rabe, Arthur Wittrock. Interment: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery Charter Oak, Iowa . (taken from a newspaper clipping - obituary saved by Maude Gran)

MRS. CARL KUTSCHINSKI CHARTER OAK, Iowa – Special: Funeral services for Mrs. Carl Kutschinski, 86, who died Sunday morning at her home here will be at 1:30 p. m. Tuesday at St. John's Lutheran Church. The Rev. 0. R. Schlegelmilch will officiate and burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery under direction of the Huebner Funeral Home. Mrs. Kutschinski was born Nov. 26, 1877, in C r awford Caunty, and she was married to Carl Kutschinski in Hanover township Feb. 15, 1900. They farmed until 1940 when they moved to Charter Oak. Survivors include the widower; three sons, Arthur, Elmer and Alvin, all of Charter Oak; three daughters, Mrs. Erna Friederichs, Mrs. Olinda Schultz and Mrs. Irene Lee, all of Charter Oak; two brothers, Ben John of Sioux City, and Otto John of Denison, Iowa; four sisters, Mrs. Bertha Mesenbrink of Minnesota, Mrs. Annie Marten, Mrs. Minnie Hopp and Mrs. Matilda Rabe, all of Charter Oak; 12 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. (taken from a newspaper clipping - obituary saved by Maude Gran)


Buried:
St John Lutheran Cemetery

Other Events:

• Residence: 1925

Notes:

August was born before Augusta was married to Joseph.
Augusta Baumgard was born on March 9, 1838, at West Prussia, Germany. She married Joseph Kutschinski. They were the parents of four children: Carl, Ida, Bertha, and Augusta (or Ethel). Joseph passed away in 1880 leaving his widow with the children all under ten years of age. Ida came to this country at an early age to work for a relative. Later she went to Primghar, Iowa. There she married Henry Wittrock where they lived for a time. They lived at Canistota, South Dakota, for most of their married life. They were the parents of seven children. Ida passed away on June 3, 1952, at age 73. Carl came to the United States and Crawford County in the year 1893. He worked for several years making it possible for his mother and two younger sisters, Bertha and Augusta, to join him in Hanover Township near Charter Oak. Carl married Louise Jahn on February 15, 1900. They had seven children. Carl passed away on December 8, 1968. Bertha married August Greene in April, 1895. They farmed in Hanover Township, Section 22. Later they moved to Sioux City, Iowa, where August was a street car conductor and an elevator operator. Two sons were born to them. One died at age four and the other died at age 21. Bertha passed away on September 3, 1965, at age 91. They are buried in the Graceland Cemetery in Sioux City, Iowa. Augusta worked as a helper in homes but decided she liked the city, so went to Minneapolis, Minnesota. There she met and married W. H. Couch, a harness salesman. They also lived in Michigan, in Chicago, Illinois, for many years, and later in Tampa, Florida. Augusta died in 1960 at the age of 84. She is buried at Tampa, Florida. Augusta made her home with her daughter, Bertha Greene. She passed away in Sioux City on March 8, 1918, at the age of 80. She is buried in the family plot at St. John's Cemetery near Charter Oak, Iowa. (Taken from "The History of Charter Oak, Iowa").

Birth:
Calculated birth date

Died:
Bischofswerder, Kreis Rosenberg, West Prussia

Joseph married Auguste Baumgardt 19 May 1867, Biskupiec, Warminsko-Mazurskie, Poland. Auguste (daughter of Friedrich Baumgart and Mathilda Krueger) was born 9 Mar 1838, West Prussia, Germany; died 8 Mar 1918, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA; was buried , Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth: Mar 1837, Germany
• Residence: 1894, Biskupiec, Warminsko-Mazurskie, Poland; Relation to Head of House: Frau/Bischofswerder, Kreis Rosenberg, West Prussia
• Departure: 18 Jul 1894, Hamburg; Age: 56
• Arrival: 4 Aug 1894, New York, New York; Age: 56
• Residence: 1900, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 63; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Mother
• Residence: 1905, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 68; Age: 68; Marital Status: Widowed
• Residence: 1910, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1912, Sioux City, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1925

Notes:

Augusta BAUMGART's son August was born before she married Joseph. Augusta came to the United States in her later years, having been sent for by her son Carl, after the death of her husband. At that time Bertha and Ethel came also. Ida and August came to the U.S. before Carl even. She had a half brother Carl Klaus. Ida worked for a Vogt in the 3rd house south of the Lutheran Church in C.O.. Bertha married A. Greene - lived on a farm east of C.O. (Boehn Farm) - Augusta lived with them and when they moved to Sioux City she moved with them. Ethel worked for Carl Klaus-(her uncle?) in Ute

Augusta Baumgard was born on March 9, 1838, at West Prussia, Germany. She married Joseph Kutschinski. They were the parents of four children: Carl, Ida, Bertha, and Augusta (or Ethel). Joseph passed away in 1880 leaving his widow with the children all under ten years of age. Ida came to this country at an early age to work for a relative. Later she went to Primghar, Iowa. There she married Henry Wittrock where they lived for a time. They lived at Canistota, South Dakota, for most of their married life. They were the parents of seven children. Ida passed away on June 3, 1952, at age 73. Carl came to the United States and Crawford County in the year 1893. He worked for several years making it possible for his mother and two younger sisters, Bertha and Augusta, to join him in Hanover Township near Charter Oak. Carl married Louise Jahn on February 15, 1900. They had seven children. Carl passed away on December 8, 1968. Bertha married August Greene in April, 1895. They farmed in Hanover Township, Section 22. Later they moved to Sioux City, Iowa, where August was a street car conductor and an elevator operator. Two sons were born to them. One died at age four and the other died at age 21. Bertha passed away on September 3, 1965, at age 91. They are buried in the Graceland Cemetery in Sioux City, Iowa. Augusta worked as a helper in homes but decided she liked the city, so went to Minneapolis, Minnesota. There she met and married W. H. Couch, a harness salesman. They also lived in Michigan, in Chicago, Illinois, for many years, and later in Tampa, Florida. Augusta died in 1960 at the age of 84. She is buried at Tampa, Florida. Augusta made her home with her daughter, Bertha Greene. She passed away in Sioux City on March 8, 1918, at the age of 80. She is buried in the family plot at St. John's Cemetery near Charter Oak, Iowa. (Taken from "The History of Charter Oak, Iowa").

Buried:
St John Lutheran Cemetery

Other Events:

• Arrival: Havre; New York
• _DEST: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
• _ORIG: Prussia
• Departure: 1870, Bremen, Germany
• Residence: 1870, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
• Arrival: 18 Apr 1870, New York, New York; Ship name - D.H. WAETJEN
• Residence: 1878, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1880, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 63; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Self
• Residence: 1885, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1895, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1900, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 57; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1910, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Carl Jahn born in Munich Pomerian, Germany May 22, 1844 came to the United States in 1870 and settled in Chicago, Illinois. In 1878 he came to Charter Oak, Iowa and lived on a farm. He died January 19, 1919. Carl married Bertha Krause born July 12, 1876 and died in 1932, who was born in Sanskow Berlin, Germany. She came to the United States in 1878 to Charter Oak, Iowa. Their wedding date was October 17, 1875. To this union was born eight girls and three boys, Amelia, wife of Fred Jeschke; Louise, wife of Carl Kutschinski; Carl, husband of Dora Timm; Ida, wife of George Fogle; Bertha, wife of Fred Mesenbrink; Annie, wife of (Ben) Bernard Marten; Lena, wife of Albert Strissel; Otto, husband of Lula Plough; Minnie, wife of Emil Hopp; Matilda, wife of Albert Rabe; and Bernard, husband of Lydia Ullrich. (Taken from the "Crawford County History" Book)

Carl Jahn was born on May 22, 1843, in Munich Pomerian, Germany. He came to America in 1870 and settled in the Chicago, Illinois, area. He had been rejected by the army because he was too small, so he felt free to come even at the outbreak of the war. His wife, Bertha Krause, was born on July 12, 1854, in Sanskow Berlin, Germany. She also immigrated to Chicago, Illinois. They were married on October 17, 1875. In 1878, they and their two daughters, Amelia and Louise, arrived in Hanover Township, Section 21. They rented for a few years, later purchasing the farm that stayed in the family until 1937. In 1908, they retired to a small home at the south end of main street across from the school. On Sunday, January 19, 1919, Carl's daughter, Mrs. Fogle, visited him after church and found him cheerful after recovering from the flu, except for a pain in the shoulder which he claimed was rheumatism. Less than an hour later, they were called back to town since Mr. Jahn had passed away at the age of 76. His death was caused by heart problems. Mrs. Jahn remained in their home until Christmas Day in 1932 when she passed away at the age of 78. Carl and Bertha are buried in the Hanover Lutheran Cemetery. A daughter, Mrs. Mathilda Rabe, lived in and owned the home until 1977. The home remained in the Jahn family for 71 years. Carl and Bertha were the parents of the following children: Amelia, Louise, Carl G. H., Ida, Bertha, Anna, Caroline, Otto, Wilhelmina, Mathilda, and Bernard. Amelia (Mrs. Fred Jeschke) was born on July 12, 1876, in Chicago, Illinois. She died on June 18, 1936, at the age of 60. They were the parents of seven children. Louise (Mrs. Carl Kutschinski) was born on November 26, 1877, in Chicago, Illinois. She died on April 19, 1964, at the age of 87. They were the parents of seven children. Carl G. H. Jahn was born on March 17, 1879, in Hanover Township. He died on May 18, 1952, at the age of 73. Six children were born to Carl and his wife, Dora Timm. Ida (Mrs. George Fogle) was born on October 14, 1880, in Hanover Township. She died on July 4, 1948, at the age of 68. They were the parents of one child. Bertha (Mrs. Fred Messenbrink) was born on May 6, 1882, in Hanover Township. She died on March 10, 1973, at the age of 91. They lived in Windom, Minnesota, and were the parents of 14 children. Anna (Mrs. Ben Marten) was born on February 6, 1885, in Hanover Township. She died on May 3, 1984, at the age of 99. They were the parents of three children. Caroline (Mrs. Albert Strissel) was born on March 5, 1887, in Hanover Township. She died on May 25, 1955, at the age of 68. They had two daughters. Otto Jahn was born on February 18, 1889, in Han- over Township. He died on March 7, 1969, at the age of 80. Otto and his wife, Lulu Plough, had three daughters. They lived in Denison, Iowa. Wilhelmina (Mrs. Emil Hopp) was born on August 16, 1891, in Hanover Township. She died on April 21, 1981, at the age of 90. They were the parents of four children. Mathilda (Mrs. Albert Rabe) was born on August 2, 1893, in Hanover Township. She died on February 1, 1986, at the age of 93. They were the parents of five children. Bernard Jahn was born on September 13, 1898, in Hanover Township. He died on November 27, 1984, at the age of 86. Ben and his wife, Lydia Ullerich, were the parents of one son. They lived on the family farm until 1937. (Taken from "The History of Charter Oak, Iowa").

Carl married Bertha Krause 17 Oct 1875, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. Bertha (daughter of Johann Krause and Wilhelmine Wangerin) was born 27 Feb 1855, Zajączkówko; died 25 Dec 1932, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; was buried 28 Dec 1932, Hanover, Iowa. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Burial: Hanover Lutheran Cemetery
• Departure: Bremen, Germany
• Occupation: Housewife
• Arrival: 3 May 1873, Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Ship name - Berlin
• Residence: 1880, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 25; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1885, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1895, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1900, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 45; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1910, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1915, Crawford, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 70; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1930, Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Carl Jahn born in Munich Pomerian, Germany May 22, 1844 came to the United States in 1870 and settled in Chicago, Illinois. In 1878 he came to Charter Oak, Iowa and lived on a farm. He died January 19, 1919. Carl married Bertha Krause born July 12, 1876 and died in 1932, who was born in Sanskow Berlin, Germany. She came to the United States in 1873 to Charter Oak, Iowa. Their wedding date was October 17, 1875. To this union was born eight girls and three boys, Amelia, wife of Fred Jeschke; Louise, wife of Carl Kutschinski; Carl, husband of Dora Timm; Ida, wife of George Fogle; Bertha, wife of Fred Mesenbrink; Annie, wife of (Ben) Bernard Marten; Lena, wife of Albert Strissel; Otto, husband of Lula Plough; Minnie, wife of Emil Hopp; Matilda, wife of Albert Rabe; and Bernard, husband of Lydia Ullrich. (Taken from the "Crawford County History" Book)

Carl Jahn was born on May 22, 1843, in Munich Pomerian, Germany. He came to America in 1870 and settled in the Chicago, Illinois, area. He had been rejected by the army because he was too small, so he felt free to come even at the outbreak of the war. His wife, Bertha Krause, was born on July 12, 1854, in Sanskow Berlin, Germany. She also immigrated to Chicago, Illinois. They were married on October 17, 1875. In 1878, they and their two daughters, Amelia and Louise, arrived in Hanover Township, Section 21. They rented for a few years, later purchasing the farm that stayed in the family until 1937. In 1908, they retired to a small home at the south end of main street across from the school. On Sunday, January 19, 1919, Carl's daughter, Mrs. Fogle, visited him after church and found him cheerful after recovering from the flu, except for a pain in the shoulder which he claimed was rheumatism. Less than an hour later, they were called back to town since Mr. Jahn had passed away at the age of 76. His death was caused by heart problems. Mrs. Jahn remained in their home until Christmas Day in 1932 when she passed away at the age of 78. Carl and Bertha are buried in the Hanover Lutheran Cemetery. A daughter, Mrs. Mathilda Rabe, lived in and owned the home until 1977. The home remained in the Jahn family for 71 years. Carl and Bertha were the parents of the following children: Amelia, Louise, Carl G. H., Ida, Bertha, Anna, Caroline, Otto, Wilhelmina, Mathilda, and Bernard. Amelia (Mrs. Fred Jeschke) was born on July 12, 1876, in Chicago, Illinois. She died on June 18, 1936, at the age of 60. They were the parents of seven children. Louise (Mrs. Carl Kutschinski) was born on November 26, 1877, in Chicago, Illinois. She died on April 19, 1964, at the age of 87. They were the parents of seven children. Carl G. H. Jahn was born on March 17, 1879, in Hanover Township. He died on May 18, 1952, at the age of 73. Six children were born to Carl and his wife, Dora Timm. Ida (Mrs. George Fogle) was born on October 14, 1880, in Hanover Township. She died on July 4, 1948, at the age of 68. They were the parents of one child. Bertha (Mrs. Fred Messenbrink) was born on May 6, 1882, in Hanover Township. She died on March 10, 1973, at the age of 91. They lived in Windom, Minnesota, and were the parents of 14 children. Anna (Mrs. Ben Marten) was born on February 6, 1885, in Hanover Township. She died on May 3, 1984, at the age of 99. They were the parents of three children. Caroline (Mrs. Albert Strissel) was born on March 5, 1887, in Hanover Township. She died on May 25, 1955, at the age of 68. They had two daughters. Otto Jahn was born on February 18, 1889, in Han- over Township. He died on March 7, 1969, at the age of 80. Otto and his wife, Lulu Plough, had three daughters. They lived in Denison, Iowa. Wilhelmina (Mrs. Emil Hopp) was born on August 16, 1891, in Hanover Township. She died on April 21, 1981, at the age of 90. They were the parents of four children. Mathilda (Mrs. Albert Rabe) was born on August 2, 1893, in Hanover Township. She died on February 1, 1986, at the age of 93. They were the parents of five children. Bernard Jahn was born on September 13, 1898, in Hanover Township. He died on November 27, 1984, at the age of 86. Ben and his wife, Lydia Ullerich, were the parents of one son. They lived on the family farm until 1937. (Taken from "The History of Charter Oak, Iowa").

Came to the United States in 1873. Had two sisters that lived in Chicago. Erna KUTSCHINSKI FRIEDRICHS has a wedding picture of one. It said on the back "Mr. & Mrs. Ferdinand Gerht, Chicago Ill."


Birth:
Neu Sanskow, Belgard, Pommern

Buried:
Age: 77

Other Events:

• Name: Julius Baumgart
• Baptism: 6 Feb 1814, West Preussen, Deutschland; Age: 0
• Baptism: 6 Feb 1814, West Preussen, Deutschland; Age: 0

Notes:

Died:
Freystadt, Kreis Rosenberg, West Prussia

Friedrich married Mathilda Krueger 15 Jan 1837, West Preussen, Deutschland. Mathilda was born Abt 1812, Kisielice, Warminsko-Mazurskie, Poland. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Johann Jahn

Johann married Unknown 1st wife. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: John Kransen
• Name: William Krause
• Name: William Krause
• Residence: 1925

Notes:

http://www.online-ofb.de/famreport.php?ofb=schivelbein&ID=I49229&nachname=KRAUSE&lang=en

Johann married Wilhelmine Wangerin. Wilhelmine was born Abt 1817, Germany; died 2 Feb 1892, Crawford, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Ameal Clansen
• Name: Caroline Krause
• Name: Wilhelmin Wanger
• Name: Wilhelmina Wangan
• Name: Wilhelmine Wonssin
• Arrival: 13 May 1881, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
• Residence: 1885, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA; Age: 68
• Residence: 1925

Notes:

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