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August Groening
1870 - 1913 The death of August
Groening took place at his home in the village
The deceased was a
son of Christian Groening and was born at Watertown, Wis.,
About two months ago
he took sick with LaGrippe which turned into other
complicated sickness.
The deceased has been
a resident of this village for many years where he has made many friends, who
will miss his early departure.
Funeral services were
held at the German Lutheran church of which he was a member, Rev. M. H. Pankow officiating.
The funeral was largely attended by many friends.
He was survived by
his wife, one brother, Fred Groening of Columbus, two sisters, Mrs. Wilhelmina Eichberg and Mrs. Louisa Geise
both of Lincoln Nebraska, all of whom were at his bedside when he passed away.
Interment was made in
the Oak Hill Cemetery.
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