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Charles W. Aldrich died here at his home Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the age of 74 years, and was buried Thursday at the Lutheran cemetery with Military honors, the Legion taking charge. The services were conducted by Rev. Larsen of Slayton. The pallbearers were Cliff Gedell, Emil Anderson, Walter Apple, Otto Brown, H. C. Lyons, and Paul Scherlie. Otto Deutschman headed the procession carrying the flag. Bugle taps were blown by R. C. Olson. Mr Aldrich was born in Wisconsin June 1848, coming to Iowa in 1867 and then to Dundee in 1871 where he made his home ever since with the exception of a few years at the Soldier's home at Minneapolis. He enlisted in 1865 in the Civil War being in U. S. service six months. Those out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. Hamlin, O. W. Fish and son George and Olof Olson of Fulda.

BURIAL: Buried
First Lutheran Cemetery-Dundee, MN
Chas W. Aldrich
Co. A 36 Ill Inf
On a metal star by stone-Post 79 G.A.R.

Worthington Globe
Thursday 21 September 1922

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  George Aldrich---  Died - At the residence of his daughter, Mrs. D. E. Fish, Saturday, July 25th, 1896, Geo. Aldrich, aged 82 yrs.  Deceased was born in Massachusetts, moved to Wisconsin in 1849,and to Nobles County in 1891; at the latter date and ever since, residing with his daughter.  Mr. Aldrich has been in poor health for upward of
twenty years, and for this past two years being most of the time confined to his bed.  Funeral services were held at the residence Sunday, conducted by Rev. Putnam, and the remains were laid at rest in Lakeside cemetery.

Worthington Herald, July 31, 1896

 -  Obituaries  -  Died  -George Aldrich, aged 82.  Died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Daniel Fish, of this place Saturday afternoon, July 25th.  Mr Aldrich was born in Massachusetts in 1814, where he was employed in the cotton fields.  In 1849 he moved to Oshkosh, Wis., where he operated a farm. He moved to Nobles county in the spring of 1871, residing with his daughter.  His health was very poor since coming to this county and was unable to do any manual labor.  For the last two years he has been confined to his bed about half the time with old age and a complication of diseases which resulted in his death.  The funeral service was held at the residence of Mr. Fish.  Rev. W. A. Putnam, of the Methodist church, officiating.  The remains were interred in the Lakeside cemetery, Sunday afternoon.

Worthington Advance, July 30, 1896 Thursday

Worthington Advance
Friday, February 24, 1905

Blanch Allen, aged 18 months died Feb. 20 of tuberculosis. Deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gay Allen.

Friday, December 29, 1905
Worthington Advance

Deaths.

Mrs. J.S. Anderson died at her home in this city last Saturday after a lingering illness, aged 67 years. The funeral was held on Tuesday from the house and was largely attended. Rev. Moberg conducted the service.

The deceased had been a resident of Worthington many years, and was held in high esteem by all who knew her. She leaves a husband and several grown up children.

Friday, January 31, 1908
Worthington Advance

Obituary

Henry Apel, Sr., of Worthington township, died Wednesday morning, January 29, from gall stones.

The deceased was born in Germany, January 11th, 1835, and emigrated with his parents to America in the year of 1855. They settled in Peru, Illinois. He was united in marriage to Charlotta Graling in 1862, who died Nov. 23, 1881 and to this union six children were born, Margret who is at home, Mrs. H. Hughes, of Pontiac, Ill., Herny [Henry?], John and Mrs. W.F. Kasdorf, who live near Worthington, one died in infancy.

In Dec. 1882 he was married to Gertrude Friesboen. To this union one child was born, Sena, who is at home.

Beside these there are two brothers and two sisters and six grandchildren to mourn his death.

He united with the German Evangelical church in his youth and was a faithful member until his death.

The funeral was held this afternoon from the German church.

Friday, November 13, 1908
Worthington Advance

Mrs. Vic Anderson Dead.

Mrs. Vic Anderson, who has been quite ill for some time, died at her home near Org Thursday morning. Mrs. Anderson had been a sufferer for a long time and recently submitted to an operation in the hope of gaining relief, but grew steadily worse until death relieved her sufferings at 7:30 a.m. yesterday.

Friday, October 9, 1908
Worthington Advance

D.J. Atrops Dead.

D.J. Atrops, known to nearly all the people of the village as Jake Atrops, died at 2:30 Monday morning from typhoid-pneumonia. Deceased was 35 years of age, and had been employed for several years as section foreman on the Sioux Falls branch of the Omaha railroad. About three weeks ago he complained of feeling ill and requested the company to send a man here to relieve him, which was done, and about a week previous to his demise he took to his bed from which he never arose. On Saturday it became apparent that he could not long survive and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Atrops, of New Ulm, were summoned, and were with him when the end came. The remains were taken to New Ulm Monday morning, being accompanied by his parents, his wife and family going up Tuesday morning. The funeral was held Wednesday morning.Deceased was married and leaves to mourn his loss a widow and four small children. A sister in Minneapolis and his aged parents also survive him.

Mrs. Herman Asmann

Worthington Globe
October 6 1932

Mrs Herman Asmann, 69, who lived in Worthington from 1888 till 1920, died at her home in Alexandria, Louisiana, early Sunday morning.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Mr Stechler of the Lutheran Redeemer church of Alexandria Sunday evening. The body was sent to Worthington for interment in the local cemetery. Funeral services were held in the Benson Chapel on Wednesday conducted by the Rev. Mr Deckman of the German Lutheran church.
Although Mrs Asmann had been in ill health for the past several years, her conditon wasnot considered serious until the past week when she gradually grew worse.
She was born in Eggesin, Pomernia, Germany, September 28, 1863 and spent her early life in her native country. At the age of twenty she came to America to meet Herman Asmann. They were united in marriage October 17, 1885 in Louisville, Kentucky, where Mr Asmann was engaged in bridge construction. Several years later they moved to Worthington where they resided continuously from 1888 until 1920. Since that year they have made their home in Alexandria, Louisiana.
She is survived by her husband and three daughters, Mrs John A Spielmn, Alexandria, Louisiana, Mrs Melvin Smith, Akron, Iowa, and Mrs Chas. A Johnson of Worthington. One daughter, Mrs Emily Eshlman, of Eastbrook, Saskatchewan preceded her in death. She also leaves twelve grandchildren, four great grandchildren and one brother and sister. The two latter live in Germany.

Thursday, September 22, 1910
Worthington Globe

Obituary.

Mrs. Mary (Steenson) Anderson was born in Norway, Dec. 27, 1849, and died in Worthington, Minn. Sept. 14, 1910, aged 60 years 8 months and 17 days.
The deceased came with her parents to America when she was but six years old. On July 14, 1865, she was married to Gilbert Anderson, at Black Earth, Wis. Twelve children were born to this union, seven of whom are still living, five girls and two boys, they are as follows: Mrs. Delia Holley, of Sioux Falls, S.D.; Mrs. Nellie Allen, of this city; Mrs. Julia Heinl, Watertown, S.D.; Mrs. Alma Ryan, of Minneapolis; Mrs. Clarah Allen, Sioux Falls, S.D.; and Clarence and Arthur Anderson, both of this city. All except Mrs. Ryan and Mrs. Clarah Alien were present. She also leaves two sisters and three brothers all of whom live in the northern part of the state. The sisters, Miss Corra Steenson and Mrs. Anna Baroness were present. These with Gilbert Keavy, an orphan grandson who has lived with her since he was three years old, and other grandchildren and relatives remain to sincerely mourn her death.
Her husband, Gilbert Anderson, who was for twelve years sheriff of this county, died six years ago last June. The deceased had been a resident of this city for twenty-seven years.
She was a member of the Lutheran church and lived a consistent christian life. A few days before her death she partook of the Lord's Supper, and passed away sweetly trusting in the arms of the Savior. She was a good woman and a loved mother, and died respected by all who knew her. The family have the sympathy of the whole community.
Funeral was conducted from the house last Friday afternoon by Dr. L.L. Sowles. Interment took place in the Worthington cemetery.

Thursday, October 20, 1910
Worthington Globe

IN MEMORIAM

Mrs. Joseph M. Arbes

Mrs. Joseph M. Arbes, formerly Miss Virginia Matteson, whose home was for many years in Worthington, Minn., passed to her reward Monday, October 3, and her body was laid to rest in Lakewood cemetery, Minneapolis, Minn., October 6, 1910. She was born in Minneapolis, Aug. 27, 1885.

Mrs. Arbes was the wife of one of New Ulm's respected citizens, a young druggist who is highly regarded in Worthington, where he spent several years in the drug store of Mr. Morland before engaging in business for himself. As a young lady, Mrs. Arbes, entered fully into the best life of Worthington, a popular and forceful personality, a helpful member of the Congregational church. Mr. and Mrs. Arbes were married in Minneapolis, Minn., May 25, 1909, and after an extended trip to the Pacific coast made their home in New Ulm.

Mrs. Arbe's home was one of attractiveness and influence. She took her place in the Congregational church and so far as her health would permit she joined with her husband in a valued contribution of influence and uplift in the community. She was ill for a year before the seriousness of her trouble was realized. In the spring of 1910 she entered the sanitarium at Pine City, Minn. Returning to her home she seemed again well on the way to health, but found it necessary to receive special treatment and was taken to the Hill Crest Hospital, Minneapolis.