PIERCE COUNTY CALL; Pierce, Nebraska; Thursday, February 10, 1921

WILLIAM KORTH AT REST.

The last sad rites over the remains of William Korth were held at Zion's Lutheran church Sunday afternoon, the same being in charge of the pastor, Rev. M. F. Scheips. Burial was had in the Lutheran cemetery east of town. In spite of the inclement weather outside a large company of old neighbors and friends assembled to pay their last tribute of respect to this sturdy old Pierce county pioneer.

William Korth was born at Graefenhagen, Pommernania, Germany, on April 18th, 1846 and died at Pierce, Nebraska, Tuesday evening, February 1st, 1921, aged 74 years, 9 months and 14 days. He grew to young manhood in Germany. He came to the United States with his parents in 1866. The family first settled in Wisconsin. In 1871 he moved to Pierce county and took up a homestead near Pierce. He was united in marriage to Miss Wilhelmina Paul, February 20, 1874. Here the couple experienced all the trials and tribulations of the early Nebraska pioneers--blizzards, short crops and grasshoppers. But it took more than this to subdue the ever longing desire for this couple for a home of their own and with faith undaunted they labored and loved until the dark clouds of adversity gave way to the brightness of prosperity.

Seven children came to bless this union--4 sons and 3 daughters. One daughter, Mrs. Henry Fischer passed away a few years ago. Besides the aged wife the following children survive: Robert, August, Ernst, William, Mrs. Ernest Fischer and Mrs. Emil Scheer. Deceased is also survived by fifteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Mr. Korth was a resident of Pierce for about nineteen years--the old homestead east of Pierce being occupied by his son, Ernest.

Mr. Korth was confirmed a member of the Lutheran church in Germany and always lived the life of a true christian.

PIERCE COUNTY CALL; Pierce, Nebraska; Thursday, December 12, 1940

"GRANDMA" KORTH TAKEN BY DEATH

Early Pioneer and Oldest Resident of Pierce Dies Early Wednesday Morning.

This community was deeply saddened Wednesday morning to learn of "the passing" of Mrs. Wilhelmina Korth, Pierce's earliest and most dearly beloved settler and resident. "Grandma" Korth, as she was called with veneration by all, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ernest Fischer at 4 o'clock Wednesday morning. Had she lived until January 10, she would have reached her 91st birthday.

Born in Strelowhagen Kreis, Naugard, Germany, January 10, 1850 she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Paul. In 1872 when she was 22 years of age she came to Pierce county to keep house for her brother, Fred Paul, on his homestead near Hadar. She was a practical nurse and cared for many of the early pioneer families, as is those days doctors were few and far between.

On Febr. 20, 1874 she was united in marriage to Wm. Korth in Pierce. The ceremony was preformed by Judge A.J. Babcock, the first county judge of Pierce county. The couple began housekeeping on the homestead 6 miles east of Pierce, where their son, Ernest now lives. There they made their home until 34 years ago when they retired and moved to Pierce.

Seven children were born to this union, Robert of McLean, Mrs. Ernest Fischer, August, William, Ernest and Mrs. Emil Scheer, all of Pierce. There are 18 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. One daughter, Mrs. Henry Fischer died twenty-four years ago. Her husband preceded her in death Feb. 1, 1921. Since that time she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Ernest Fischer.

"Grandma" Korth, as she was lovingly called by both old and young, was a friend to all, nothing pleased her more than to have her friends and especially the children call on her for a visit. Her birthdays the last few years were looked forward to with special delight when her children and other relatives and friends gathered at her home. Mrs. Korth enjoyed reading and also took an interest in the news of the day. She spent a great share of her time reading her bible and religious papers. She looked forward eagerly to the visits of her pastor, Rev. M.F. Scheips.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon, Dec. 13, at 1:00 at the home and at 1:30 at Zion Lutheran church, with Rev. M.F. Scheips in charge of he services.

PIERCE COUNTY LEADER; Pierce, Nebraska; Thursday, January 27, 1949

A. FISCHER LAID AT REST

Funeral services for Mrs. Amanda Fischer, 72, who passed away Sunday, January 16, were conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 at Zion Lutheran church. Rev. C.M. Steging was in charge of the alter service and Rev. M.F. Scheips of Norfolk delivered the sermon.

Beautiful floral tributes were banked about the casket and many memorial wreaths were given in memory of Mrs. Fischer. Rev. Scheips based his comforting words on the text found in Genesis 149, 18, "I have waited for Thy salvation, O Lord". The words were also the name of a German prayer book which Mrs. Fischer had used during her life and which had been used by her mother before her. It had been a source of comfort and hope to her and she read it daily along with her Bible and hymn book. Mrs. Fischer was a lifelong Christian and a person who enjoyed helping others less fortunate than herself. She often took young folks and children into her home and fed and clothed them. She was always ready to help a sick neighbor and friend and spent many long hours sitting at the bedside of sick friends. She gave generously of her worldly goods to charitable institutions and missions supported by her church. Hymns sung by the congregation included, "Be Still, My Soul" and "O, Sacred Head, Now Wounded".

Burial took place in the Lutheran cemetery east of pierce with the following serving as pallbearers, Fred Trampe, Wm. Woochman, George Buckendahl, Carl Schulz, E.G. Schellpeper and Edw. Fullner.

Mrs. Fischer, who had been in failing health, slipped and fell at her home on Saturday morning and was taken to the hospital in Norfolk, where she passed away Sunday noon at the age of 72 years, 6 months and 5 days.

Amanda Korth was born July 11, 1876, on a farm northeast of Pierce, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Korth, pioneer settlers of Pierce county. She had spent her entire life in this community and was early baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.

She was married on March 26, 1894 to Ernest Fischer at St. John's Lutheran church east of Pierce. To this union two children were born, Nora and William. Mr. and Mrs. Fischer observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary quietly at their home in Pierce on March 26, 1944, as at that time Mr. Fischer was in failing health.

He passed away less than a year later on February 15, 1945. Nora passed away in 1916.

She leaves to mourn her passing one son, William and her daughter-in-law of Salem, Oregion, and three grandchildren, Mrs. Lois George, Vancouver, B.C., Canada; Norma and Hillman, also of Salem, Ore. Also surviving are three brothers, Robert Korth, McLean; Ernest Korth, Madison, and William Korth of Pierce and one sister Mrs. Emil Scheer of Pierce and many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Present from out-of-town for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. William Fischer, Salem, Ore.; the Rev. and Mrs. M.F. Scheips, Norfolk; Mr. and Mrs. Allen Koehler, Robert Korth, Mr. and Mrs. Louie Schnoor all of McLean. Road and weather conditions prevent many coming for a distance.

PIERCE COUNTY CALL; Pierce, Nebraska; Thursday, March 9, 1916

Mrs. Henry Fischer is Dead.

It is with deep sorrow that this community learned of the death of Mrs. Henry Fischer at Omaha Wednesday morning. Mrs. Fischer had been critically ill for many weeks and was taken to Omaha last week in hopes that an operation would relieve her. She withstood the ordeal bravely and seemed to rally and relatives and friends were hopeful that she would recover. The news of her death came as a great shock to the family and entire community. Mr. Fischer and the sister of the deceased, Mrs. Emil Scheer, left for Omaha on the noon train Wednesday and will return this afternoon with the remains. The heartfelt sympathy of this entire community goes out to the stricken ones in their irreparable loss.

PIERCE COUNTY CALL; Pierce, Nebraska; Thursday, March 16, 1916

Obituary

Mrs. Henry Fischer, whose sad and untimely death at Omaha was chronicled in these columns last week, was born on a farm east of Pierce on October 22, 1874, and was aged 41 years, 4 months and 16 days at the time of her death. Her maiden name was Martha Korth, being the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Korth. She was united in marriage to Henry Fischer at Pierce, on November 17, 1892. To this union were born seven children, two boys, Reuben and Benjamin, dying in their infancy. Those surviving are Mrs. F. W. Eberhard, Robert, Louis, Edwin and Selma. Deceased is also survived by her husband, her aged parents, two sisters, Mesdames Ernest Fischer and Emil Scheer, and four brothers, Robert, August, William and Ernest.

The remains were received at Pierce from Omaha last Thursday afternoon. The bereaved husband and sorrow stricken sisters accompanied the body on the sad journey. Funeral services were held at St. John's Lutheran church Sunday afternoon and were attended by a large assemblage of relatives and friends who gathered to add a last testimonial and tribute to one universally loved and revered. Rev. H.A. Hilpert, the pastor, conducted the services and delivered an impressive sermon on the occasion. Appropriate music was furnished by the choir and school children. The pall bearers were George Herbolsheimer, Herman Schwede, Arthur Warneke, Carl Warneke, Herman Marks and Carl Behnke. The flower ladies were Mrs. Herman Schwede, Louise Koehler, Mrs. Herman Marks, Mrs. Carl Behnke, Mrs. Emil Licthenberg, Mrs. Wm. Schulz and Mrs. Wm. Hilgert. Interment was made in the cemetery east of the church.

They sympathy of the entire community goes out to the grief stricken family and relatives in their great sorrow.

PIERCE COUNTY LEADER; Pierce, Nebraska; Thursday, December 22, 1949

MRS. MARTHA KORTH LAID AT REST

Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Korth, 73, who passed away December 14 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. Paul Goodrich in Albuquerque, New Mexico, were held Sunday afternoon at 1:00 at her home and at 1:30 at Zion Lutheran church with the Rev. C. M. Steging officiating.

Beautiful floral tributes banked the casket and many friends gave Memorial Wreaths in her memory. The girl's choir, under the direction of Mr. R. H. Nehrig sang, Rock of Ages", and "Abide With Me." Rev. Steging based his comforting remarks on 2 Cor. 12,10: "Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong."

Burial took place in the Lutheran cemetery beside the grave of her husband, which the following serving as pallbearers: A.P. Gottsche, Carl Mohrman, Harold Bryngelson, Otto Manske, Robert Otto and E.G. Schellpeper.

Martha Scheer was born December 27, 1876 and was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran church east of Pierce. She was united in marriage to August Korth on May 25, 1902 and this union was blessed with one daughter, Edna. Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. C. Paul Goodrich and five grandchildren and one brother, Emil Scheer.

Among those here to attend the lat rights were Mrs. Walter Gillette of Missouri Valley; Walter Goodrich of Omaha, and a number of friends from Norfolk.

PIERCE COUNTY CALL; Pierce, Nebraska; Thursday, December 14, 1944

SUDDEN DEATH OF AUGUST KORTH

STRICKEN BY HEART ATTACK WHILE WORKING AT ELEVATOR TUESDAY

August Korth, native son of Pierce county and for many years engaged in business in Pierce, died from a heart attack at his home a little after noon Tuesday. He was stricken while working at the grain elevator that morning. While he had suffered from heart trouble somewhat in the past, his health had been fairly good the past months.

Deceased was 66 years of age. He was born on his parents homestead near Pierce in 1878. His father was Wm. Korth and his mother Mina Paul, both among the early pioneers of Pierce county. He was married to Martha Scheer May 25, 1902, by Rev. August Hofius pastor of St. John's Lutheran church. They lived on a farm in Slough precinct until 30 years ago when they moved to Pierce where they erected a modern home and Mr. Korth engaged in the grain and stock business. Mr. Korth was one of the early fire chiefs of the Pierce fire department serving for fourteen years.

Surviving are his wife, who has been in poor health since last summer and is bedfast for some time. They have one daughter, Edna, now Mrs. Paul Goodrich, living in Albuquerque, New Mexico, who have three sons. Mr. and Mrs. Goodrich are enroute to Pierce and on their arrival funeral arrangements will be completed.

PIERCE COUNTY CALL; Pierce, Nebraska; Thursday, December 21, 1944.

LAST RITES HELD

Funeral services for August Korth, native son and pioneer of this community, whose sudden death for a heart attack last week Tuesday was chronicled in The Call, were held Sunday afternoon at Zion's Lutheran church. Relatives and friends filled the church to its full capacity in honoring and paying a final tribute to a neighbor, friend and worthy citizen. His pastor, Rev. M.F. Scheips, paid a splendid tribute to the life of the deceased-a life that had been devoted to his family, his fellow men and to every activity that promoted the progress and growth of the community.

Burial was made in the Zion Lutheran cemetery northeast of Pierce. Pall bearers were Fred Gloe, Henry and Otto Manske, Carl Mohrman, Robt. Otto and Fred Trampe.

Surviving are the wife and an only daughter, Edna (Mrs. Paul Goodrich). Mr. and Mrs. Goodrich and three boys arrived in Pierce last Thursday morning from their home at Albuquerque, New Mexico.

PIERCE COUNTY LEADER; Pierce, Nebraska; Thursday, December 25, 1958

ERNEST H. KORTH LAID AT REST

Ernest H. Korth, who passed away in a Norfolk hospital Thursday, December 18 after a year's illness, was laid at rest Monday. Funeral services were held at Zion Lutheran church with the Rev. Robert Harms officiating.

A sextet composed of Alice Buss, LaDonna Bovee, Donna Schulz, Ann Gruett, Dorthalie Kettler and Sandra Tesch sang "This Body in the Grave We Lay" and "Just As I Am Without One Plea". H. J. Wieting was organist.

Burial was in the Lutheran cemetery east of Pierce with Ted Krienke, Herman Ahlman, Ernest Daniels, Art Low, Adolph Carstens and Rudolph Warneke pallbearers.

Ernest H. Korth, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Korth, was born September 26, 1882 on a farm northeast of Pierce. At an early age he was baptized and confirmed in St. John's Lutheran church east of Pierce. On October 30, 1903, he was united in marriage to Freda Cordts at Zion Lutheran in Pierce with the Rev. M. F. Scheips officiating. To this union were born six sons and one daughter.

Mr. Korth spent his entire life in and around Pierce, actively farming until 1949 when he purchased a home in the southwest part of Pierce. His wife passed away September 19, 1951 and in 1953 he wed Mrs. Emma Leitzke. In 1955 sorrow stuck again as death claimed his second wife following a lengthy illness. Although he was semi-retired status, Mr. Korth was very active for his years and spent much time assisting his sons on the farm. His activity continued until illness forced him to completely retire. He was in Omaha and Norfolk hospitals several times undergoing surgery and treatment until death came at the age of 77 years, 2 months and 21 days.

Surviving to mourn his passing are five sons, Raymond, Lorlan, Waleen, all of Norfolk; Alvin, Pierce, and Harold, Denver, Colo. Also 12 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Scheer, Pierce.

Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife (Freda Cordts); wife (Emma Leitzke); one son, Reuben; one daughter, Mrs. George (Louise) Beck; three brothers, William, August and Robert and two sisters, Mrs. Ernest Fischer and Mrs. Henry Fischer.

PIERCE COUNTY LEADER; Pierce, Nebraska; Thursday, March 31, 1949

Sudden Death Takes Wm. Korth

Death came suddenly to William Korth, 68, late Tuesday afternoon shocking not only his relatives but friends and neighbors in this community. He had been working in the yard on his car and Mrs. Korth was by his side when he succumbed to a heart attack. It was known that he suffered from a heart ailment but his condition was not considered serious.

He had retired from active labor about ten years ago when they moved into town, buying a comfortable home on the north side.

William Korth was born July 26, 1880, on the farm his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Korth, had homesteaded northeast of Pierce and had spent his entire life in this community.

Besides his widow he is survived by one son, Elmer, who now lives on the home place. Also two brothers, Ernest, Pierce; Robert, McLean and one sister, Mrs. Emil Scheer of Pierce.

Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at Christ Lutheran church with the Rev. George Herber officiating. The body will lie in state at the church from 1:00 to 2:30 Sunday. Burial will be in Prospect View cemetery.

PIERCE COUNTY LEADER; Pierce, Nebraska; Thursday, April 7, 1949

Funeral Services For William Korth

Funeral services for William Korth, were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at Christ Lutheran church with the Rev. George Herber officiating. Many beautiful floral tributes banked the casket, a mute testimony of the love and esteem in which the departed was held by all who knew him. Rev. Herber based his comforting words to the bereaved family on the words, "Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today and forever, Hebr. 13.8. The choir accompanied by Mrs. Herber sang "Abide With Me" and "My Jesus, At Thou Will".

Burial took place in Prospect View cemetery with the following serving as pallbearers. William Koeppe, George Koeppe, Ernest Schaeffer, Guy Stevens, Herman Wragge and Ernest Voecks.

Mr. Korth passed away suddenly last Tuesday after noon while trying to put a jack under his car. Although a sufferer of heart trouble for many years, he had not been ill and had been going about his usual tasks around his home.

He was born July 26, 1880, on the family homestead near Pierce and has spent his entire life in this vicinity. On April 15, 1905, he was united in marriage to Miss Louisa Voecks. This union was blessed with one son.

He leaves to mourn his sudden death, his widow, one son, Elmer and three grandchildren. Also two brothers, Ernest of Pierce and Robert of McLean and one sister, Mrs. Emil Scheer of Pierce.

This is the second time this year death has come to the Korth family as a sister, Mrs. Amanda Fischer, died January 16.

PIERCE COUNTY LEADER; Pierce, Nebraska; Thursday, September 27, 1951

Last Rites for Mrs. Ernest Korth

Funeral services for Mrs. Ernest Korth, who passed away at her home last Wednesday, were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 at Zion Lutheran church, with the Rev. C.M. Steging officiating. The church was filled with relatives and friends and many beautiful floral offerings banked the casket.

The ladies choir, under the direction of Paul G. Hinz, sang "Who knows when death may overtake me", "Asleep in Jesus" and "What a Friend we have in Jesus". Rev. Steging in his comforting words to the family, spoke of her patience during her long months of illness and that she accepted it as her lot in life. She had always been a regular attendant at divine services as long as her health permitted.

Burial was in the Lutheran cemetery east of Pierce with the following serviced as pallbearers, Nick Wiese, Norfolk; Art Low, Herman Ahlman, Adolph Carstens, Louis Kolterman and Lawrence Kolterman.

Freda Cordts was born April 11, 1885 at Arcadia, Iowa, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Cordts and was baptized on April 24 in the Lutheran church. When a small child the family moved to Pierce where she received her schooling and was confirmed by the Rev. A. Hofius in St. John's Lutheran church on March 26, 1899. On October 30, 1904, she was united in marriage to Ernest Korth. This union was blessed with six sons and one daughter. She and her husband moved to town about four years ago to a home in the southwest part of Pierce.

Her health had not been the best for several years and she suffered several severe heart attacks. For the past eight months she had been bedfast, passing away last Wednesday, September 19, at the age of 66 years, 5 months and 8 days. With her at the time of her death were Mrs. Lizzie Korth and Mrs. Walleen Korth.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Chris Jr. and Henry Cordts; two children, Louise and Reuben, and one grand-daughter Barbara Ann Korth.

She leaves to mourn her death, her husband; five sons, Harold of Randolph; Alvin, Lorlan, Walleen and Raymond of Pierce; and three grandchildren. Also three sisters, Mrs. Gus Manske, El Campo, Tex.; Mrs. Minnie Kuhl, Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Clyde Burnham, San Diego, Calif., and also a number of nieces nephews and a host of friends.

Among those attending the last rites from away were Mr. and Mrs. Homer Kuhl of Sioux City; Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Blatt of Norfolk; Robert Korth, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Korth, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schnoor, Herman Korth, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Koehler of McLean.

PIERCE COUNTY LEADER; Pierce, Nebraska; Thursday, December 29, 1949

FUNERAL RITES FOR EMIL SCHEER

Funeral services for Emil Scheer, who passed away last Wednesday morning at his home, were conducted Saturday afternoon at 1:30 at the family home and at 2:00 at Zion Lutheran church.

Rev. C. M. Steging officiated at the rites and based his comforting words to the family on the prayer of Simeon, "Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, for mine eyes have seen thy salvation which thou hast prepared before the face of all people".

The girl's choir sang, "Just as I am, without one plea", and "Abide With Me". Beautiful floral tributes were banked about the casket and many relatives and friends gave Memorial wreaths in his memory.

Burial took place in Zion Lutheran cemetery with the following serving as pallbearers: Robert Otto, Richard Buckendahl, George Buckendahl, George Schulz, Paul Breyer and Paul Kumm of Osmond.

Emil Richard Paul Scheer was born at Pierce, Nebr., on March 28, 1873 and spent his entire life in the community. He was baptized in early infancy and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran church east of Pierce. On July 27, 1902 he was united in marriage to Wilhelmine Korth and this union was blessed with one daughter, Irene. They lived on a farm east of Pierce for many years before retiring to a comfortable home in Pierce. He had been in failing health for some time and on Saturday became quite ill and lapsed into a coma from which he never recovered. He passed away early Wednesday morning, December 21, at the age of 76 years, 8 months and 23 days. He leaves to mourn his passing, his widow and one daughter, Mrs. Louie Buckendahl, other relatives and a host of friends.