Obituaries - Franklin County, Nebraska - presented by Genealogy Trails

Rosa Skiles, 93, of Franklin, Nebraska died Saturday, August 12, 2000 at the Franklin Nursing Center in Franklin.

Survivors include two sons, five grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; and a sister-in-law.

Funeral services are Wednesday, August 16, 2000 at Peace Lutheran Church in Alma with interment in the Alma Cemetery in Alma.

Rosa Hilda Skiles was born the first child of four children to Albert Christian Bauerle and Mrs. Lydia Barbara (Ott) Bauerle on February 21, 1907, at Naponee.

She departed this life Saturday evening, August 12, 2000 at the Franklin Nursing Center in Franklin.

Rosa was baptized as an infant at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, north of Republican City, and was also confirmed here by Pastor Kiesow in 1920.

Rosa attended the Sindt Rural School District No. 14 through the eighth grade and high school at Naponee where she graduated with the Class of 1925.

On February 13, 1929, Miss Rosa Hilda Bauerle was united in marriage to Harold Shelton Skiles at the Peace Lutheran Parsonage at Alma by Pastor J. Gemaelich. To this union two sons, Dale Gene and Lyle Albert were born.

They resided on the Skiles farm northwest of Republican City and in 1945 they moved to a farm two miles south of the Skiles farmstead.

In 1958 they moved to a farm three miles north of Naponee. They moved to their home at 900 Division St. in Alma in 1975. Rosa had been a resident of the Franklin Nursing Center in Franklin since July 30, 1996.

Rosa was a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Republican City and of the E.L.C.A., formerly known as the Ladies Aide. She was a former member of the Salem Extension Club.

Preceding Rosa in death were her husband on October 17, 1984; her father on August 30, 1971; her mother on March 9, 1977; two brothers, Edwin in infancy in 1915, and Lawrence in 1991; a sister, Emma Pohlenz in 1968 and her husband, Noble.

She leaves to mourn her passing, her two sons,Dale Skiles and wife,Maxine of Alma; Lyle Skiles and wife, Elaine of Franklin; five grandchildren, Teri Jelken and husband Dennis of Franklin; Marcia Schriner and husband, Henry of Red Cloud; Anita O'Neill and husband, Kevin of Kearney; Blaine Skiles and wife, Katherine of Beatrice; Rhonda Skiles of Alma; fifteen great-grandchildren, Bryan and Kimberly Jelken; Jeffrey, Sally, Lacy and Matthew Schriner; Jennifer Watson; Keely, Kyle and Kelsy O'Neill; Heather, Evan, Alysa, Matthew and Andrew Skiles; two great-great-grandchildren, Agustus Watson and David Jelken; three sisters-in-law, Mildred Bauerle of Republican City; Carol Thompson and Verona Allmand of Holdrege; one brother-in-law, Verl Miler of Alma; other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were Wednesday, August 16, 2000 at Peace Lutheran Church in Alma with Pastor William Runaas officiating.

Music was provided by the Jerry Ott family, vocalists and Jane Runaas, organist.

Pallbearers were Dennis Jelken, Henry Schriner, Gary Bauerle, M.D., Kevin O'Neill, Blaine Skiles, and Wayne Miller.

Honorary pall bearers were granddaughters, Teri Jelken, Marcia Schriner, Anita O'Neill, and

Tjard (George) Jacobs Rewerts

Another Old Settler Gone

George Rewerts, one of the old and highly respected residents of this part of Franklin county, died at his home southwest of Hildreth on Monday of this week, December 15, 1913, at about 12 o'clock noon. Mr Rewerts had been in poor health for several years and his friends realized that his death was only a question of time, but he made a valiant fight for life but was finally overcome by the Grim Destroyer.

Deceased was born Dec. 18, 1845, at Ochtelbur, District of Aurich, Germany, which made him aged 67 years, 11 months and 27 days at the time of his death. He was confirmed in the Lutheran church of Petkum. In the spring of 1867, together with two of his uncles, he emigrated to America and settled in Golden, Illinois. In 1872 he was united in marriage to Miss Julina Kramer and this union was blessed with seven children. In 1876 they moved to Franklin county, Nebraska, where he had since resided. In the course of six weeks all of his five children then living died of diphtheria. After this two sons were born, now mourning the loss of their father. His wife died May 28, 1904.

Funeral services, conducted by Rev. F. W. Gretzler, were held today, Thursday, at 11 o'clock at the home, after which the body was laid to its final rest in the cemetery near the German Lutheran church south of town.

The Hildreth Telescope - 19 December 1913
Transcribed and Submitted by: Amy Robbins-Tjaden

Vernon John Rewerts

Obit: Vernon John Rewerts was born July 29, 1922, at Hildreth, Nebraska. He was received into the church by Holy Baptism on September 3, 1922. Early in life his parents brought him to Church and the Church School and he was faithful in his attendance. He was always concerned about being on time and expressed much happiness at being in the House of the Lord. In answering to roll call his favorite scripture passage was "God Is Love". At the open air program given by the Church School the following lines revealed his unreserved submission to his Lord:

"What can I give to Jesus?
Who gave Himself for me
It's best myself to give Him
It's all I have, you see."

Vernon departed this life on August 7, 1930, to enter that Haven of rest where those who enter must become as a little child.

Those who mourn his departure are his parents, Mr and Mrs John Rewerts, one sister, Lenore, two brothers, Irvin and George, his grandmother, Mrs Anna Rohrlein, a number of uncles, aunts and cousins and many friends.

Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home and 1:30 at the church. They were conducted by Rev. Edgar Dorner assisted by Rev. H. L. Lenser.

Rezena Helene Jurgens Rewerts

Obit: Rezena Helene (Jurgens) Rewerts, daughter of Henry and Anna (Wolken) Jurgens, was born September 9, 1895 south of Hildreth. She died January 9, 1980 at the Good Samaritan Hospital at Kearney, having reached the age of 84 years and 4 months.

Her survivors include two children: George and Irvin of Hildreth and two daughters-in-law and one son-in-law. There are seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers: Onnie Jurgens of Hastings and George Jurgens of Gibbon and one sister, Mrs Anna Gitt of Hastigs.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John on May 31, 1962; two children; Vernon in 1930 and Lenora in 1972; three brothers; Jurgen, Henry and John; and one grandson, Dale.

Rezena Helene (Jurgens) Rewerts was born south of Hildreth. She was baptized September 22, 1895 into this Christian faith at St Peters, Hildreth. On March 20, 1910 she made her own vows at Confirmation at St Peter's under the direction of Rev. Gretzler. She was married to John Rewerts at her parents home on August 22, 1915. Four children were born to this union.

Zena and John spent their lifetime engaged in farming south of Hildreth. They were active in their community and especially in their church.

On January 7, Zena entered the hospital following a fall in her home which caused or was the result of a broken hip. After successful surgery, Zena seemed to be doing well but the Lord in his mercy decided it was time for Zena to come home. On January 9, 1980 Zena Rewerts went to be with her Lord.

Blessed are they that died in the Lord.

Funeral services were held for Zena Rewerts at Emmanuel Lutheran, Hildreth on January 12, 1980 with the Rev. D. A. Metzger officiating. Burial was at St Peter's Cemetery.

Lunch for the family and friends was served by the ladies of the congregation following the service.

Jacob Tjards Rewerts

Died at His Home in Hildreth Sunday Morning. Funeral Services Held Tuesday

Hildreth - Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at St Peter's Lutheran church here for Jacob Tjards Rewerts, who died at his home in south Hildreth Sunday morning, after a long illness. Mr Rewerts was born March 24, 1882 and would have been 54 years old had he lived a few days longer. He was born on the home farm of his parents, Mr and Mrs Tjards Rewerts, and had lived here all his life.

He was confirmed in the Lutheran faith as a youth and lived faithful to its teachings thru his life. He was united in marriage Feb. 18, 1924, to Miss Tillie DeJonge, who survives him. To them were born four children, two sons and two daughters, William, Christena, Alice and Lawrence. Lawrence died March 30, 1934. Beside the wife and children there is left one brother, John.

His parents, who were among the early pioneers here, two brothers, and three sisters preceded him in death, the brothers and sisters all before his birth.

Mr Rewerts was genial and kindly, a loving father, a faithful husband and a firm friend. Ready to help those in need, he had a multitude of friends who feel an irreparable loss in his passing.

Rev. H. Lenser was in charge of the services Tuesday. The music was furnished by the church choir and the pallbearers were old friends: John Osterbuhr, Carl Hemje, John Harms, John Alberts, John Evers and John Wittfoth. Interment was in the Lutheran cemetery southwest of town. The bereaved family has the sympathy of the entire community.

Lawrence Eibo Rewerts

Obit: [Two obits for Lawrence Rewerts. He died 30 March 1934.]

Community Mourns Death of Little Boy

Lawrence, 3 1/2 year old son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Rewerts died at the family home in the south part of town Saturday after a seige of pneumonia, chicken pox and whooping cough. He was a lovable little fellow and will be greatly missed. Those left to mourn are the parents, one brother, William; two sisters, Tena and Alice, and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at St Peters German Lutheran church with Rev. Lenser officiating. Interment was made in the German cemetery.

*****

Lawrence Eibo Rewerts parted from this life to the eternal on Good Friday, March 30, aged three years, seven months and twenty days. He was born on August 11, 1930. By holy baptism his name was written in the book of life. After an illness of only ten days his Savior called him from this vale of tears to the heavenly father's house.

He leaves to mourn his death his parents, Jacob and Tillie Rewerts, one brother, Willie, and two sisters, Christine and Alice.

The funeral was held on Easter Monday at two o'clock from the St Peters Lutheran Church in charge of Rev. H. L. Lenser. Four boys from the last confirmation class of the church acted as pallbearers: Walter Strattman, Willis Evers, Alfred Bienhoff and Ivan Ruhs.

"I have left the land of death and sin,
The land that many travel in,
And if you ask the reason why,
I seek this glorious home on high,
This world is not my resting place,
This world is not my home."

Jacobina Rewerts Raveling

Obit: Jacobine Raveling, the fourth of six children of Jacob Rewerts and his wife, Antje, was born in Ochtelbur, Aurich, East Freisa (sic), Germany, on July 8, 1857. She was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith, and namely (sic) in her birth place. On April 3, 1881, she came to America, taking her abode with her brother, George, in Franklin county. About one year later, on March 2, 1882, she was married to Melchert P. Raveling, with whom she was privileged to live in wedded bliss for 54 years. To this union were born nine children, of which four passed away in early infancy. The young couple first resided on a farm near Macon. One year later they settled on a farm one mile west and four and one-half miles south of Hildreth, which remained their home for thirty-seven years, until June 1920, when they moved to their home in the south east part of Hildreth. Mr Raveling went to his reward on January 19, 1936.

Mr and Mrs Raveling were charter members of Immanuel Lutheran congregation, south-east of Hildreth. When they moved to town, they became faithful and esteemed members of St Peter's Lutheran congregation.

Six grandsons acted as pallbearers.

She leaves to mourn her departure four daughters, Mrs Anna Quadhamer, Mrs Antje Bienhoff, Mrs Johanna Poppinga and Mrs Bina DeJonge, all of this community, and one son, Peter J., also of Hildreth, seventeen grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, two sisters in Germany and a host of friends.

In the death early Friday morning of Fritz Brunow, this vicinity lost one of its most highly respected and well liked citizens. His illness extended over a period of two years in which time all means at command were resorted to in hopes that relief might be obtained, but all to no avail.

Fritz Gustav Brunow was born October 17th, 1883 in Bloomington, Nebraska. While still a boy, he came with his parents to Kansas, settling four miles north of Kensington. Here he grew to manhood.

On October 17th, 1906, he was united in marriage to Bertha Brandes. During the first years of their married lie they resided with his parents, later settling in their present home, two miles west of Kensington.

In October, 1925, he contracted a severe cold and attack of influenza. This developed into complications causing a lingering illness of a year and a half. Though he railed from time to time, he continued growing weaker. He fell asleep in Jesus, January 14th, 1927, attaining an age of 43 years, 2 months, and 27 days. During his lingering illness, he remained ever cheerful, patient and hopeful willingly going the way in which the Lord led him. He was well cared for by his ever faithful wife whose thoughts were continual by intent upon his comfort and well being.

With the death of Mr. Brunow, it may well be said that one of the faithful and quiet souls of the land has passed away.

Fritz Gustav Brunow is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bertha Brandes Brunow; two sons, John, a member of the Senior class of the Kensington high school, and Henry, who is this year completing the seventh grade; his mother, Mrs. Albert Brunow; one brother, August, and one sister, Mrs. Henry Dettmer, all of Kensington, Kansas.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, January 16th, at 1:30 from the home, and at 2:30 from the First Lutheran Church. Interment was made at the Germantown Cemetery.

Asleep in Jesus, Oh, how sweet
To be for such a slumber meet;
With holy confidence to sing
That death has lost its venomed sting.
Asleep in Jesus, peaceful rest,
Whose waking is supremely blessed;
No fear, no woe shall dim that hour
That manifests the Savior's power.