I am trying to research the Laabs portion of my family tree. My great-great-grandfather was Albert Schwarzenstein. He married Minnie Laabs. They lived in Iowa. That's pretty much all I know for sure. However, I did find an obit for Esther Marie Magdeline Laabs, daughter of Herman Laabs that mentioned that one of the funeral services' "sponsors" was Albert Schwarzenstein so I'm guessing she was related to Minnie somehow, but can't figure out how.
In case it helps, here is what I've found so far about Esther:
Father was Herman Laabs.
Mother died on 22 Mar 1935
Esther born 24 Nov 1902 in Stapleton Twp, Chickasaw Co, IA
died 13 Dec 1937 in car accident in Canby, MN
married Harold Sillman (I have more info on Harold's family if you want it)
children: Dennis Odel - invalid (25 Aug 1930 - 10 Dec 1937)
Marlys - b. ~1931
Warren - b. ~1932
LaDonna - b. ~1934
Harold Jr. - b. ~1935
Other children of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Laabs:
William
George
Leo
Earle
Milton
Lula - married Tim Dudden
Alice - married Clarence Tilsbury
Alma - married William Nelson
Thanks for whatever help you can provide.