Kaukauna Sun, Thursday Dec. 4, 1913:
Mrs. Homan
Mrs. Wilhelmina Homan, wife of Edward Homan, passed away last Friday morning at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Kromer Jr. on Eighth street. She enjoyed almost perfect health till two years ago since which time she has not been well. Mr. and Mrs. Homan took up their residence last September with their daughter, Mrs. Kromer, in order that she could give personal attention to her mother at all times, during her illness.
Deceased was born at Ditzenberg, Germany, on September 9, 1842. She came to Sheboygan where she was married to Edward Homan. They came to Kaukauna thirty-seven years ago. She was of a very pleasing disposition and she had many close friends. Surviving her are her husband and four children, namely, Mrs. Anna Hoenke of Sheboygan; Mrs. Ida Kromer, Mrs. Emma Murchie and Karl Homan, all of Kaukauna. One sister also survives, Mrs. Charles Adams of Sheboygan but she was too ill to attend the funeral.
The funeral was held Tuesday from the Reformed church. The following acted as pallbearers: Wm. Klumb, A. Glenzer, J. Mau, J. Pein, H. Paschen and F. Wagnitz. Among those who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hoenke, Mrs. August Reinholtz, Mrs. Herman Koeppen and sons, George and Max, all of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Libert of Antigo; also John, May and Katherine Gulig, and the Misses Rose and Josephine Gantter, all of Appleton.
The floral tributes were very beautiful and included tributes from the following societies: Ladies' Society of the Reformed church, Rebakah Lodge No. 77, I. O. O. F., G. I. A. and the Royal Neighbors. There were also many personal floral offerings from friends.
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The Kaukauna Times, December 5, 1913:
DIED-At the home of her daughter, Mrs. George J. Kromer, Friday, November 28, at 9:30 o'clock A. M., Mrs. Wilhemina Homan, aged 71 years, 2 months and 20 days.
Mrs. Edward Homan nee Wilhelmina Koeppen, was born at Ditzenburg, Germany, September 9, 1842. In 1875 she came to America with her mother and sister, the brothers having previously crossed the ocean. They settled at Sheboygan, where in March, 1876, she was united in marriage to Edward Homan. Later they moved to Manitowoc where Mr. Homan entered the employ of the old Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western railway company and in 1884 followed the railway shops to Kaukauna, where they have since resided.
The deceased had enjoyed perfect health all of her life up to October, 1911, since which time she has been more or less ill. Last September Mr. and Mrs. Homan gave up house-keeping and moved to the home of their daughter, Mrs. George J. Kromer, so that Mrs. Homan could be more carefully nursed during her illness. She continued to fail, however, and on Friday last passed peacefully away.
The deceased is survived by her husband, three daughters and one son, as follows: Mrs. Anna Hoenke of Sheboygan; Mrs. George Kromer, Mrs. Vern Murchie and Chas. Homan, all of Kaukauna. Also one sister, Mrs. Chas. Adams of Sheboygan, who on account of illness was unable to attend the funeral services.
The floral tributes from friends of the family were numerous, among the principal pieces being a broken wheel from the Ladies society of the Reformed church, and floral emblems from the Rebekah Lodge, I.O.O.F., the G.I.A. lodge and the R.N. of A. Camp No. 2365.
The funeral services were held at the Reformed church Monday afternoon, Rev. Edward Worthmann officiating, with interment at the Union cemetery.
The pall-bearers were as follows: Messrs. William Klumb, John Pein, August Glenzer, Herman Paschen, John Mau and Fred Wagnitz.
Among the relatives and friends from out of town who attended the last sad rites were: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hoenke, Mrs. August Reinholtz, Mrs. Herman Koeppe and sons George and Max, all of Sheboygan; Mrs. J. Libert, Antigo; John, Mary and Katherine Julig, Appleton; Misses Rose and Josphine Gantter, Appleton.
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Mrs. Homan
Mrs. Wilhelmina Homan, wife of Edward Homan, passed away last Friday morning at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Kromer Jr. on Eighth street. She enjoyed almost perfect health till two years ago since which time she has not been well. Mr. and Mrs. Homan took up their residence last September with their daughter, Mrs. Kromer, in order that she could give personal attention to her mother at all times, during her illness.
Deceased was born at Ditzenberg, Germany, on September 9, 1842. She came to Sheboygan where she was married to Edward Homan. They came to Kaukauna thirty-seven years ago. She was of a very pleasing disposition and she had many close friends. Surviving her are her husband and four children, namely, Mrs. Anna Hoenke of Sheboygan; Mrs. Ida Kromer, Mrs. Emma Murchie and Karl Homan, all of Kaukauna. One sister also survives, Mrs. Charles Adams of Sheboygan but she was too ill to attend the funeral.
The funeral was held Tuesday from the Reformed church. The following acted as pallbearers: Wm. Klumb, A. Glenzer, J. Mau, J. Pein, H. Paschen and F. Wagnitz. Among those who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hoenke, Mrs. August Reinholtz, Mrs. Herman Koeppen and sons, George and Max, all of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Libert of Antigo; also John, May and Katherine Gulig, and the Misses Rose and Josephine Gantter, all of Appleton.
The floral tributes were very beautiful and included tributes from the following societies: Ladies' Society of the Reformed church, Rebakah Lodge No. 77, I. O. O. F., G. I. A. and the Royal Neighbors. There were also many personal floral offerings from friends.
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The Kaukauna Times, December 5, 1913:
DIED-At the home of her daughter, Mrs. George J. Kromer, Friday, November 28, at 9:30 o'clock A. M., Mrs. Wilhemina Homan, aged 71 years, 2 months and 20 days.
Mrs. Edward Homan nee Wilhelmina Koeppen, was born at Ditzenburg, Germany, September 9, 1842. In 1875 she came to America with her mother and sister, the brothers having previously crossed the ocean. They settled at Sheboygan, where in March, 1876, she was united in marriage to Edward Homan. Later they moved to Manitowoc where Mr. Homan entered the employ of the old Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western railway company and in 1884 followed the railway shops to Kaukauna, where they have since resided.
The deceased had enjoyed perfect health all of her life up to October, 1911, since which time she has been more or less ill. Last September Mr. and Mrs. Homan gave up house-keeping and moved to the home of their daughter, Mrs. George J. Kromer, so that Mrs. Homan could be more carefully nursed during her illness. She continued to fail, however, and on Friday last passed peacefully away.
The deceased is survived by her husband, three daughters and one son, as follows: Mrs. Anna Hoenke of Sheboygan; Mrs. George Kromer, Mrs. Vern Murchie and Chas. Homan, all of Kaukauna. Also one sister, Mrs. Chas. Adams of Sheboygan, who on account of illness was unable to attend the funeral services.
The floral tributes from friends of the family were numerous, among the principal pieces being a broken wheel from the Ladies society of the Reformed church, and floral emblems from the Rebekah Lodge, I.O.O.F., the G.I.A. lodge and the R.N. of A. Camp No. 2365.
The funeral services were held at the Reformed church Monday afternoon, Rev. Edward Worthmann officiating, with interment at the Union cemetery.
The pall-bearers were as follows: Messrs. William Klumb, John Pein, August Glenzer, Herman Paschen, John Mau and Fred Wagnitz.
Among the relatives and friends from out of town who attended the last sad rites were: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hoenke, Mrs. August Reinholtz, Mrs. Herman Koeppe and sons George and Max, all of Sheboygan; Mrs. J. Libert, Antigo; John, Mary and Katherine Julig, Appleton; Misses Rose and Josphine Gantter, Appleton.
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Kaukauna Sun, Thursday Dec. 4, 1913:
Mrs. Homan
Mrs. Wilhelmina Homan, wife of Edward Homan, passed away last Friday morning at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Kromer Jr. on Eighth street. She enjoyed almost perfect health till two years ago since which time she has not been well. Mr. and Mrs. Homan took up their residence last September with their daughter, Mrs. Kromer, in order that she could give personal attention to her mother at all times, during her illness.
Deceased was born at Ditzenberg, Germany, on September 9, 1842. She came to Sheboygan where she was married to Edward Homan. They came to Kaukauna thirty-seven years ago. She was of a very pleasing disposition and she had many close friends. Surviving her are her husband and four children, namely, Mrs. Anna Hoenke of Sheboygan; Mrs. Ida Kromer, Mrs. Emma Murchie and Karl Homan, all of Kaukauna. One sister also survives, Mrs. Charles Adams of Sheboygan but she was too ill to attend the funeral.
The funeral was held Tuesday from the Reformed church. The following acted as pallbearers: Wm. Klumb, A. Glenzer, J. Mau, J. Pein, H. Paschen and F. Wagnitz. Among those who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hoenke, Mrs. August Reinholtz, Mrs. Herman Koeppen and sons, George and Max, all of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Libert of Antigo; also John, May and Katherine Gulig, and the Misses Rose and Josephine Gantter, all of Appleton.
The floral tributes were very beautiful and included tributes from the following societies: Ladies' Society of the Reformed church, Rebakah Lodge No. 77, I. O. O. F., G. I. A. and the Royal Neighbors. There were also many personal floral offerings from friends.
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The Kaukauna Times, December 5, 1913:
DIED-At the home of her daughter, Mrs. George J. Kromer, Friday, November 28, at 9:30 o'clock A. M., Mrs. Wilhemina Homan, aged 71 years, 2 months and 20 days.
Mrs. Edward Homan nee Wilhelmina Koeppen, was born at Ditzenburg, Germany, September 9, 1842. In 1875 she came to America with her mother and sister, the brothers having previously crossed the ocean. They settled at Sheboygan, where in March, 1876, she was united in marriage to Edward Homan. Later they moved to Manitowoc where Mr. Homan entered the employ of the old Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western railway company and in 1884 followed the railway shops to Kaukauna, where they have since resided.
The deceased had enjoyed perfect health all of her life up to October, 1911, since which time she has been more or less ill. Last September Mr. and Mrs. Homan gave up house-keeping and moved to the home of their daughter, Mrs. George J. Kromer, so that Mrs. Homan could be more carefully nursed during her illness. She continued to fail, however, and on Friday last passed peacefully away.
The deceased is survived by her husband, three daughters and one son, as follows: Mrs. Anna Hoenke of Sheboygan; Mrs. George Kromer, Mrs. Vern Murchie and Chas. Homan, all of Kaukauna. Also one sister, Mrs. Chas. Adams of Sheboygan, who on account of illness was unable to attend the funeral services.
The floral tributes from friends of the family were numerous, among the principal pieces being a broken wheel from the Ladies society of the Reformed church, and floral emblems from the Rebekah Lodge, I.O.O.F., the G.I.A. lodge and the R.N. of A. Camp No. 2365.
The funeral services were held at the Reformed church Monday afternoon, Rev. Edward Worthmann officiating, with interment at the Union cemetery.
The pall-bearers were as follows: Messrs. William Klumb, John Pein, August Glenzer, Herman Paschen, John Mau and Fred Wagnitz.
Among the relatives and friends from out of town who attended the last sad rites were: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hoenke, Mrs. August Reinholtz, Mrs. Herman Koeppe and sons George and Max, all of Sheboygan; Mrs. J. Libert, Antigo; John, Mary and Katherine Julig, Appleton; Misses Rose and Josphine Gantter, Appleton.
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Mrs. Homan
Mrs. Wilhelmina Homan, wife of Edward Homan, passed away last Friday morning at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Kromer Jr. on Eighth street. She enjoyed almost perfect health till two years ago since which time she has not been well. Mr. and Mrs. Homan took up their residence last September with their daughter, Mrs. Kromer, in order that she could give personal attention to her mother at all times, during her illness.
Deceased was born at Ditzenberg, Germany, on September 9, 1842. She came to Sheboygan where she was married to Edward Homan. They came to Kaukauna thirty-seven years ago. She was of a very pleasing disposition and she had many close friends. Surviving her are her husband and four children, namely, Mrs. Anna Hoenke of Sheboygan; Mrs. Ida Kromer, Mrs. Emma Murchie and Karl Homan, all of Kaukauna. One sister also survives, Mrs. Charles Adams of Sheboygan but she was too ill to attend the funeral.
The funeral was held Tuesday from the Reformed church. The following acted as pallbearers: Wm. Klumb, A. Glenzer, J. Mau, J. Pein, H. Paschen and F. Wagnitz. Among those who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hoenke, Mrs. August Reinholtz, Mrs. Herman Koeppen and sons, George and Max, all of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Libert of Antigo; also John, May and Katherine Gulig, and the Misses Rose and Josephine Gantter, all of Appleton.
The floral tributes were very beautiful and included tributes from the following societies: Ladies' Society of the Reformed church, Rebakah Lodge No. 77, I. O. O. F., G. I. A. and the Royal Neighbors. There were also many personal floral offerings from friends.
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The Kaukauna Times, December 5, 1913:
DIED-At the home of her daughter, Mrs. George J. Kromer, Friday, November 28, at 9:30 o'clock A. M., Mrs. Wilhemina Homan, aged 71 years, 2 months and 20 days.
Mrs. Edward Homan nee Wilhelmina Koeppen, was born at Ditzenburg, Germany, September 9, 1842. In 1875 she came to America with her mother and sister, the brothers having previously crossed the ocean. They settled at Sheboygan, where in March, 1876, she was united in marriage to Edward Homan. Later they moved to Manitowoc where Mr. Homan entered the employ of the old Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western railway company and in 1884 followed the railway shops to Kaukauna, where they have since resided.
The deceased had enjoyed perfect health all of her life up to October, 1911, since which time she has been more or less ill. Last September Mr. and Mrs. Homan gave up house-keeping and moved to the home of their daughter, Mrs. George J. Kromer, so that Mrs. Homan could be more carefully nursed during her illness. She continued to fail, however, and on Friday last passed peacefully away.
The deceased is survived by her husband, three daughters and one son, as follows: Mrs. Anna Hoenke of Sheboygan; Mrs. George Kromer, Mrs. Vern Murchie and Chas. Homan, all of Kaukauna. Also one sister, Mrs. Chas. Adams of Sheboygan, who on account of illness was unable to attend the funeral services.
The floral tributes from friends of the family were numerous, among the principal pieces being a broken wheel from the Ladies society of the Reformed church, and floral emblems from the Rebekah Lodge, I.O.O.F., the G.I.A. lodge and the R.N. of A. Camp No. 2365.
The funeral services were held at the Reformed church Monday afternoon, Rev. Edward Worthmann officiating, with interment at the Union cemetery.
The pall-bearers were as follows: Messrs. William Klumb, John Pein, August Glenzer, Herman Paschen, John Mau and Fred Wagnitz.
Among the relatives and friends from out of town who attended the last sad rites were: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hoenke, Mrs. August Reinholtz, Mrs. Herman Koeppe and sons George and Max, all of Sheboygan; Mrs. J. Libert, Antigo; John, Mary and Katherine Julig, Appleton; Misses Rose and Josphine Gantter, Appleton.
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