Death Claims Grand Adopted Citizen -
Michael Baumann services held Friday, December 17
"After several months of suffering from an incurable affliction, death claimed Michael Baumann, Dec. 15. Mr.Baumann who adopted this country in preference to his native land, lived up to the traditions of his people and, by thrift and hard work, became one of the successful farmers of the county.
"Michael Baumann was born July 6, 1874 of Anna Wehe and Phillip Baumann of Altrip, Baden, Germany, and passed from this life, Wednesday, December 15, 1954 at the home of his daughter, Edna in Athol, Kansas. He spent his childhood days in Altrip and was baptized and confirmed there in the Lutheran church in 1888.
"In 1891, at the age of 16, he came to America and resided for a short time with an uncle in Thayer County, Nebraska. Later they moved to Smith County, Kansas. In 1897 he moved to a farm in German township where he resided until the last two months of his life.
"He married Caroline Joy April 7, 1898, with whom he enjoyed 53 years of wedded happiness. His wife preceded him in death by three years.
"Mr. Baumann was a very self-sufficient person. Farming was his profession and he took great pride in keeping his farm in good condition.
"Mr. Baumann had been ill for almost a year before departing this life. He leaves to mourn his passing 8 children: Anna Norton, Alma, Nebr.; George Baumann, Nevada, Mo.; Pearl Smith, Kensington; Clara Marran, Franklin, Nebr.; Edna Panter, Athol; Phil Baumann, Bloomington, Nebr.; Karl Baumann, Lemoyne, Nebr.; and Ralph Baumann, Smith Center; 30 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters in Germany; Graetcha Rutz, Dena Pffermann, Lena Bossert and Bincha Snyder.
"Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, December 17, 1954 at Pleasant Green Lutheran church. Burial was in the Germantown Cemetery." ....Smith County Pioneer....December, 1954)
"The final rites of Michael Baumann were held Friday, December 17, 1954, from Pleasant Green Church, nine miles north and two west of Kensington, Kansas, at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Minneman was in charge. Interment was in Germantown Cemetery.
"Rev. Minneman read the 90th Psalm, also read St.John, Chapter 3, Verses 16-21. His sermon was Genesis, Chapter 5, Verse 24. "And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him." Rev. Minneman used the "The Lord's Prayer."
""Rock of Ages", "Going Down the Valley", and "Precious Memories" were sung by Lou Yelkem, Delmer Yelkem, Garnett Yelkem, and Pete Yelkem with Mrs. Frank Yelkem accompanist.
"Pallbearers were Loyal Hudson, Dean Schenk, Alfred Booten, Harold Schenk, Guy Rogers and Claude Clemans.
"Simmons-Oliff Funeral Home in Kensington, Kansas, were in charge of arrangements.
"Mr. and Mrs. Mike Baumann celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner at their home at noon on April 7, 1948, and Open House was held in the home from 2 to 5 in the afternoon and during the evening."
..from Baumann history; submitted by Karl Baumann
Michael Baumann services held Friday, December 17
"After several months of suffering from an incurable affliction, death claimed Michael Baumann, Dec. 15. Mr.Baumann who adopted this country in preference to his native land, lived up to the traditions of his people and, by thrift and hard work, became one of the successful farmers of the county.
"Michael Baumann was born July 6, 1874 of Anna Wehe and Phillip Baumann of Altrip, Baden, Germany, and passed from this life, Wednesday, December 15, 1954 at the home of his daughter, Edna in Athol, Kansas. He spent his childhood days in Altrip and was baptized and confirmed there in the Lutheran church in 1888.
"In 1891, at the age of 16, he came to America and resided for a short time with an uncle in Thayer County, Nebraska. Later they moved to Smith County, Kansas. In 1897 he moved to a farm in German township where he resided until the last two months of his life.
"He married Caroline Joy April 7, 1898, with whom he enjoyed 53 years of wedded happiness. His wife preceded him in death by three years.
"Mr. Baumann was a very self-sufficient person. Farming was his profession and he took great pride in keeping his farm in good condition.
"Mr. Baumann had been ill for almost a year before departing this life. He leaves to mourn his passing 8 children: Anna Norton, Alma, Nebr.; George Baumann, Nevada, Mo.; Pearl Smith, Kensington; Clara Marran, Franklin, Nebr.; Edna Panter, Athol; Phil Baumann, Bloomington, Nebr.; Karl Baumann, Lemoyne, Nebr.; and Ralph Baumann, Smith Center; 30 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters in Germany; Graetcha Rutz, Dena Pffermann, Lena Bossert and Bincha Snyder.
"Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, December 17, 1954 at Pleasant Green Lutheran church. Burial was in the Germantown Cemetery." ....Smith County Pioneer....December, 1954)
"The final rites of Michael Baumann were held Friday, December 17, 1954, from Pleasant Green Church, nine miles north and two west of Kensington, Kansas, at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Minneman was in charge. Interment was in Germantown Cemetery.
"Rev. Minneman read the 90th Psalm, also read St.John, Chapter 3, Verses 16-21. His sermon was Genesis, Chapter 5, Verse 24. "And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him." Rev. Minneman used the "The Lord's Prayer."
""Rock of Ages", "Going Down the Valley", and "Precious Memories" were sung by Lou Yelkem, Delmer Yelkem, Garnett Yelkem, and Pete Yelkem with Mrs. Frank Yelkem accompanist.
"Pallbearers were Loyal Hudson, Dean Schenk, Alfred Booten, Harold Schenk, Guy Rogers and Claude Clemans.
"Simmons-Oliff Funeral Home in Kensington, Kansas, were in charge of arrangements.
"Mr. and Mrs. Mike Baumann celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner at their home at noon on April 7, 1948, and Open House was held in the home from 2 to 5 in the afternoon and during the evening."
..from Baumann history; submitted by Karl Baumann
Death Claims Grand Adopted Citizen -
Michael Baumann services held Friday, December 17
"After several months of suffering from an incurable affliction, death claimed Michael Baumann, Dec. 15. Mr.Baumann who adopted this country in preference to his native land, lived up to the traditions of his people and, by thrift and hard work, became one of the successful farmers of the county.
"Michael Baumann was born July 6, 1874 of Anna Wehe and Phillip Baumann of Altrip, Baden, Germany, and passed from this life, Wednesday, December 15, 1954 at the home of his daughter, Edna in Athol, Kansas. He spent his childhood days in Altrip and was baptized and confirmed there in the Lutheran church in 1888.
"In 1891, at the age of 16, he came to America and resided for a short time with an uncle in Thayer County, Nebraska. Later they moved to Smith County, Kansas. In 1897 he moved to a farm in German township where he resided until the last two months of his life.
"He married Caroline Joy April 7, 1898, with whom he enjoyed 53 years of wedded happiness. His wife preceded him in death by three years.
"Mr. Baumann was a very self-sufficient person. Farming was his profession and he took great pride in keeping his farm in good condition.
"Mr. Baumann had been ill for almost a year before departing this life. He leaves to mourn his passing 8 children: Anna Norton, Alma, Nebr.; George Baumann, Nevada, Mo.; Pearl Smith, Kensington; Clara Marran, Franklin, Nebr.; Edna Panter, Athol; Phil Baumann, Bloomington, Nebr.; Karl Baumann, Lemoyne, Nebr.; and Ralph Baumann, Smith Center; 30 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters in Germany; Graetcha Rutz, Dena Pffermann, Lena Bossert and Bincha Snyder.
"Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, December 17, 1954 at Pleasant Green Lutheran church. Burial was in the Germantown Cemetery." ....Smith County Pioneer....December, 1954)
"The final rites of Michael Baumann were held Friday, December 17, 1954, from Pleasant Green Church, nine miles north and two west of Kensington, Kansas, at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Minneman was in charge. Interment was in Germantown Cemetery.
"Rev. Minneman read the 90th Psalm, also read St.John, Chapter 3, Verses 16-21. His sermon was Genesis, Chapter 5, Verse 24. "And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him." Rev. Minneman used the "The Lord's Prayer."
""Rock of Ages", "Going Down the Valley", and "Precious Memories" were sung by Lou Yelkem, Delmer Yelkem, Garnett Yelkem, and Pete Yelkem with Mrs. Frank Yelkem accompanist.
"Pallbearers were Loyal Hudson, Dean Schenk, Alfred Booten, Harold Schenk, Guy Rogers and Claude Clemans.
"Simmons-Oliff Funeral Home in Kensington, Kansas, were in charge of arrangements.
"Mr. and Mrs. Mike Baumann celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner at their home at noon on April 7, 1948, and Open House was held in the home from 2 to 5 in the afternoon and during the evening."
..from Baumann history; submitted by Karl Baumann
Michael Baumann services held Friday, December 17
"After several months of suffering from an incurable affliction, death claimed Michael Baumann, Dec. 15. Mr.Baumann who adopted this country in preference to his native land, lived up to the traditions of his people and, by thrift and hard work, became one of the successful farmers of the county.
"Michael Baumann was born July 6, 1874 of Anna Wehe and Phillip Baumann of Altrip, Baden, Germany, and passed from this life, Wednesday, December 15, 1954 at the home of his daughter, Edna in Athol, Kansas. He spent his childhood days in Altrip and was baptized and confirmed there in the Lutheran church in 1888.
"In 1891, at the age of 16, he came to America and resided for a short time with an uncle in Thayer County, Nebraska. Later they moved to Smith County, Kansas. In 1897 he moved to a farm in German township where he resided until the last two months of his life.
"He married Caroline Joy April 7, 1898, with whom he enjoyed 53 years of wedded happiness. His wife preceded him in death by three years.
"Mr. Baumann was a very self-sufficient person. Farming was his profession and he took great pride in keeping his farm in good condition.
"Mr. Baumann had been ill for almost a year before departing this life. He leaves to mourn his passing 8 children: Anna Norton, Alma, Nebr.; George Baumann, Nevada, Mo.; Pearl Smith, Kensington; Clara Marran, Franklin, Nebr.; Edna Panter, Athol; Phil Baumann, Bloomington, Nebr.; Karl Baumann, Lemoyne, Nebr.; and Ralph Baumann, Smith Center; 30 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters in Germany; Graetcha Rutz, Dena Pffermann, Lena Bossert and Bincha Snyder.
"Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, December 17, 1954 at Pleasant Green Lutheran church. Burial was in the Germantown Cemetery." ....Smith County Pioneer....December, 1954)
"The final rites of Michael Baumann were held Friday, December 17, 1954, from Pleasant Green Church, nine miles north and two west of Kensington, Kansas, at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Minneman was in charge. Interment was in Germantown Cemetery.
"Rev. Minneman read the 90th Psalm, also read St.John, Chapter 3, Verses 16-21. His sermon was Genesis, Chapter 5, Verse 24. "And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him." Rev. Minneman used the "The Lord's Prayer."
""Rock of Ages", "Going Down the Valley", and "Precious Memories" were sung by Lou Yelkem, Delmer Yelkem, Garnett Yelkem, and Pete Yelkem with Mrs. Frank Yelkem accompanist.
"Pallbearers were Loyal Hudson, Dean Schenk, Alfred Booten, Harold Schenk, Guy Rogers and Claude Clemans.
"Simmons-Oliff Funeral Home in Kensington, Kansas, were in charge of arrangements.
"Mr. and Mrs. Mike Baumann celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner at their home at noon on April 7, 1948, and Open House was held in the home from 2 to 5 in the afternoon and during the evening."
..from Baumann history; submitted by Karl Baumann
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