Obituary. Mrs. Jacob Schwingel
The Daily Herald, Chicago Illinois. Feb 9, 1940
"Bertha Huhn was born on August 17, 1860 in Chicago, where she lived until their home was destroyed by the great Chicago fire of 1871. The day after they lost their home, her father came to Deerfield, where he engaged a teamster to drive to the city, and move his family to a farm near Deerfield, now the Deerfield country club.
On Dec 3, 1878, Bertha Huhn was united in marriage with Jacob Schwingel, who preceded his wife in death on Dec 16, 1931. Twelve children were born into their home, three of whom preceded their parents in death, two in infancy, and one, Edward, in adulthood.
The family moved to Wheeling about 1887, which has been the home of the deceased, almost continuously since. Three years prior to Mr. Schwingel's death, the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Schwingel was a member of the Presbyterian church, and the Ladies Aide Society, and the Wheeling Chapter of O.E.S. Although she was confined to a hospital several years ago, she regained her health suficiently to live alone, as she preferred, until stricken several weeks ago, when she was taken to the home of a daughter, Mrs. T. E. Russell, of Highwood, where sh passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 30. at the age of 79 years and 5 months.
Funeral services were held Friday, at the Wheeling Presbyterian church, and interment made in Wheeling cemetery. She is survived by nine children, Anna Hensel, John, Frances Russell, Augusta Graf, William, Florence Fichter, Agnes Clavey, Jacob adn Frank Schwingel; 1 brother, Fred Huhn, 1 half-brother and sister, Amanda Echhart and Hugo Huhn; 29 grandchildren,4 great grandchildren and many friends."
The Daily Herald, Chicago Illinois. Feb 9, 1940
"Bertha Huhn was born on August 17, 1860 in Chicago, where she lived until their home was destroyed by the great Chicago fire of 1871. The day after they lost their home, her father came to Deerfield, where he engaged a teamster to drive to the city, and move his family to a farm near Deerfield, now the Deerfield country club.
On Dec 3, 1878, Bertha Huhn was united in marriage with Jacob Schwingel, who preceded his wife in death on Dec 16, 1931. Twelve children were born into their home, three of whom preceded their parents in death, two in infancy, and one, Edward, in adulthood.
The family moved to Wheeling about 1887, which has been the home of the deceased, almost continuously since. Three years prior to Mr. Schwingel's death, the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Schwingel was a member of the Presbyterian church, and the Ladies Aide Society, and the Wheeling Chapter of O.E.S. Although she was confined to a hospital several years ago, she regained her health suficiently to live alone, as she preferred, until stricken several weeks ago, when she was taken to the home of a daughter, Mrs. T. E. Russell, of Highwood, where sh passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 30. at the age of 79 years and 5 months.
Funeral services were held Friday, at the Wheeling Presbyterian church, and interment made in Wheeling cemetery. She is survived by nine children, Anna Hensel, John, Frances Russell, Augusta Graf, William, Florence Fichter, Agnes Clavey, Jacob adn Frank Schwingel; 1 brother, Fred Huhn, 1 half-brother and sister, Amanda Echhart and Hugo Huhn; 29 grandchildren,4 great grandchildren and many friends."
Obituary. Mrs. Jacob Schwingel
The Daily Herald, Chicago Illinois. Feb 9, 1940
"Bertha Huhn was born on August 17, 1860 in Chicago, where she lived until their home was destroyed by the great Chicago fire of 1871. The day after they lost their home, her father came to Deerfield, where he engaged a teamster to drive to the city, and move his family to a farm near Deerfield, now the Deerfield country club.
On Dec 3, 1878, Bertha Huhn was united in marriage with Jacob Schwingel, who preceded his wife in death on Dec 16, 1931. Twelve children were born into their home, three of whom preceded their parents in death, two in infancy, and one, Edward, in adulthood.
The family moved to Wheeling about 1887, which has been the home of the deceased, almost continuously since. Three years prior to Mr. Schwingel's death, the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Schwingel was a member of the Presbyterian church, and the Ladies Aide Society, and the Wheeling Chapter of O.E.S. Although she was confined to a hospital several years ago, she regained her health suficiently to live alone, as she preferred, until stricken several weeks ago, when she was taken to the home of a daughter, Mrs. T. E. Russell, of Highwood, where sh passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 30. at the age of 79 years and 5 months.
Funeral services were held Friday, at the Wheeling Presbyterian church, and interment made in Wheeling cemetery. She is survived by nine children, Anna Hensel, John, Frances Russell, Augusta Graf, William, Florence Fichter, Agnes Clavey, Jacob adn Frank Schwingel; 1 brother, Fred Huhn, 1 half-brother and sister, Amanda Echhart and Hugo Huhn; 29 grandchildren,4 great grandchildren and many friends."
The Daily Herald, Chicago Illinois. Feb 9, 1940
"Bertha Huhn was born on August 17, 1860 in Chicago, where she lived until their home was destroyed by the great Chicago fire of 1871. The day after they lost their home, her father came to Deerfield, where he engaged a teamster to drive to the city, and move his family to a farm near Deerfield, now the Deerfield country club.
On Dec 3, 1878, Bertha Huhn was united in marriage with Jacob Schwingel, who preceded his wife in death on Dec 16, 1931. Twelve children were born into their home, three of whom preceded their parents in death, two in infancy, and one, Edward, in adulthood.
The family moved to Wheeling about 1887, which has been the home of the deceased, almost continuously since. Three years prior to Mr. Schwingel's death, the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Schwingel was a member of the Presbyterian church, and the Ladies Aide Society, and the Wheeling Chapter of O.E.S. Although she was confined to a hospital several years ago, she regained her health suficiently to live alone, as she preferred, until stricken several weeks ago, when she was taken to the home of a daughter, Mrs. T. E. Russell, of Highwood, where sh passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 30. at the age of 79 years and 5 months.
Funeral services were held Friday, at the Wheeling Presbyterian church, and interment made in Wheeling cemetery. She is survived by nine children, Anna Hensel, John, Frances Russell, Augusta Graf, William, Florence Fichter, Agnes Clavey, Jacob adn Frank Schwingel; 1 brother, Fred Huhn, 1 half-brother and sister, Amanda Echhart and Hugo Huhn; 29 grandchildren,4 great grandchildren and many friends."
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