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02/24/13

October November December 2011 Volume 6 Number 4

 

 

2011 Autumn - Chicago Donauschwaben Obituaries

 

Katharina Rill

  • BORN: April 4, 1925
  • DIED: July 23, 2011
  • RESIDENCE: Chicago, IL

 

Katharina Rill

          Katharina (Gartner) Rill was born on April 5, 1925 in the small, ethnically German town of Kernei, Yugoslavia. After being forced into, and eventually Released from, a Russian work camp following World War II, she married her sweetheart, Peter Rill. The two set out to start a family, and after losing their first child, Helga, a few days after she was born, were blessed with The arrival of Peter Jr., in 1954. The following year, the young family immigrated to the United States, settling in Chicago with several of their Landsleit. A few years later their second son, Joseph, Was born, completing the family. During her lifetime Katharina did her best to instill a strong sense of faith in her family. As grandchildren who frequently went to the summerhouse for week-long visits, we always went to church on Sunday with Oma.

          Oma and Opa took immense pride in their garden, Starting seedlings in the kitchen long before it was warm enough to plant them outside. I remember card tables full of butter containers being reused as temporary planters. Greater than her love for the garden, however, was Oma's love for her family. She wanted nothing more than to see her children and grandchildren happy, well fed and otherwise taken care of. She prayed hard for all of us, loved us through the easy going and the harder times and always let us know she loved us.

          Following a long battle with dementia, Katharina passed away quietly at home on Saturday evening, July 23, 2011. She joins Peter, Helga, and Peter Jr., and leaves behind son Joe and his wife Pam; wife of the late Peter, Jr., daughter-in-law Eva; grandchildren Viki (and Husband Trey), Tony (and fiance’ Melissa), Mark (and wife Karen), Kristin (and husband Jonathan), Alicia, and Nicole; and great-grandchildren Logan and Natalie.

Visitation:


No Information Given

St. Zachary Church

Service:


No Information Given


Des Plaines, IL

 

 

 

 

Cleveland Donauschwäbische Verstorbene

Dear Friends,

          It is with heavy hearts that we must share the sad news of the passing of Mrs. Franziska Holzer on November 7th, 2011. Please keep Mr. Josef Holzer and his family in your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

 

Donauschwaben's German-American Cultural Center Board of Trustees

Society of the Danube Swabians of Cleveland Board of Trustees

Holy Cross Cemetery

Holy Cross Cemetery

14609 Brookpark Road
Brook Park
Cuyahoga County
Ohio USA
Phone: (216) 267-2850

Busch Funeral Home Parma Exterior

BUSCH FUNERAL HOME

7501 RIDGE ROAD

PARMA

440-842-78000 www.buschfuneral.com

          FRANZISKA HOLZER (nee Kufner), age 84 of North Royalton. Beloved Wife of Josef for 62 years. Devoted Mother of Ilse Jung (Matthew), loving Grandmother of Lisa Rodopoulos (Phillip), Brian and David Jung, Great-Grandmother of Peter and Alexandra, dearest Sister of the late Anna.


          Passed away on Monday November 7, 2011. Funeral Service at the Funeral Home on Thursday November 10, 2011 at 12PM. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Brook Park. Friends may call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 7501 RIDGE ROAD PARMA FROM 4-8PM WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 9.

Die Clevelander Donauschwaben nahmen Abschied von Frau Franziska Holzer.

 

Ein Mutterherz hat aufgehört zu schlagen

Das so viel Liebe ständig in sich trug.

Es hat auch unsre Sorgen mitgetragen.

Trug eignes Schicksal ohne je zu klagen

Das es zum grössten Teile nur für andre schlug.

 

Man könnte sich in tiefem Schmerz verzehren

Der sich aus diesem Wandel gross erhebt.

Man fühlte täglich den Verlust sich mehren,

Würd’ eine innre Stimme uns nicht lehren;

Dass einer Mutter Herz still in uns weiterlebt.

 

          Am Montag, den 7. November 2011 verstarb ganz plötzlich und unerwartet Frau Frannerl Holzer im 84. Lebensjahr.

 

          Am 15. April 1927 hatte sie das Licht der Welt in Deggendorf, Bayern erblickt und verbrachte dort ihre Kinder- und Jugendzeit. Als junges Mädel lernte sie den aus Apatin, Batschka, dem ehemaligen Jugoslawien stammenden Josef Holzer kennen und verheiratete sich mit ihm im Jahre 1948. Der Ehe entspross ein Töchterchen namens Ilse. Im Jahre 1952 wanderte die junge Familie nach Amerika aus und baute sich in Cleveland Ohio eine neue Existenz auf. Im Kreise der Donauschwaben fühlten sie sich wohl und wurden von ihren Freunden und Landsleuten hoch geschätzt und geehrt.

 

          Wie ein Lauffeuer verbreitete sich die traurige Nachricht von Frau Fannerl Holzers Tod in Cleveland und Umgebung. Als sie am 9. November 2011 im Busch Leichenbestattungsheim aufgebahrt war, scharten sich eine unendliche Menschenmenge um Sepp Holzer und seiner Familie um ihr Mitgefühl zu bekunden. Ausser den Verwandten, Freuden und Landsleuten befanden sich auch Vertreter aller deutschen Vereine von Cleveland, sowie Pastor Hoyer der evangelischen Immanuels Kirche, Pfarrer Franz der katholischen St. Stephens Kirche, der Bürgermeister von Olmsted Twp. und Congressman Dennis Kucinich mit Gattin unter den Trauernden. Den Trauergottesdienst am Donnerstag zelebrierte Father Tom Pajk der katholischen St. Albert the Great Kirche (die Fanny Holzer regelmässig besuchte) und Father Chuck Butowski betete am Abend vorher am Sarg, der von einem Blumenmeer umringt war. Während des Gottesdienstes sprach die Tochter Ilse Abschiedsworte und erzählte wie beliebt ihre Mutter war, die besonders ihre Enkel und Urenkelkinder von Herzen liebte und betreute. Ebenso sprach Franz Awender lobende Worte von Fannerl, die in ihrer bescheidenen Art all die Jahre neben ihrem Mann als starke Stütze stand um ihm zu ermöglichen seine aufopfernde Arbeit im Dienste seiner Landsleute durchzuführen.

 

          Auch von Robert Filippi, dem Vorsitzenden des Landesverbandes der USA kam ein Beileidsschreiben aus Florida, welches von Ingrid (Dorr) Pejsa vorgelesen wurde. Darin schrieb er, wie erschütteret er und seine Frau waren, als sie die Nachricht von Frau Holzers Tod erfuhren und bedauerte, dass sie nicht anwesend sein konnten, denn beide hatten Frau Holzer von Herzen gern.

 

          Der Trauerzug der Autos war meilenlang bis zum Holy Cross Friedhof, denn die meisten wollten sich nochmals am Grab verabschieden. Auf dem Lenaupark versammelten sich dann noch mehrere Freunde mit der Familie zu einem Imbiss.

 

          Mit den Worten von Franz Awender möchte ich diese Beschreibung beenden. "Eine dankbare donauschwäbische Gemeinde nahm Abschied und sagt Ade, liebe Fannerl, Ade und ruhe in Frieden!"

 

2008 NewYears Eve_Holzers

Die trauernden Hinterbliebenen sind:

 

Gatte Josef Holzer

Tochter Ilse Jung mit Gatten Matt

Enkeltochter Lisa Rodopoulos mit Gatten Phil

Enkel Brian Jung und David Jung

Urenkel Peter und Alexandra Rodopoulos

Und alle Anverwandten und Freunde

 

Wir sagen Dank.

Auf diesem Wege möchten wir allen recht herzlich danken die durch ihre Anteilnahme unserer lieben Verstorbenen auf irgend eine Weise die letzte Ehre erwiesen haben.

Josef Holzer und Familie

 

Karoline Lindenmaier (Hetzel)

 

Nachruf für Frau Doris Seuffert

Doris (Haller) Seuffert

April 1, 1929 - August 13, 2011

Funeral Service

Thursday, Aug. 18 at 10:30 A.M. CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME 29150 LORAIN RD., AT STEARNS,

 NORTH OLMSTED

Friends may call

WEDNESDAY 4-8 P.M.

Interment:

Elmhurst Park Cemetery

CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME

Elmhurst Park Cemetery

Elmhurst Park Cemetery

     Frau Doris Seuffert geborene Haller wurde am 1. April 1929 in Altker, Batschka, dem ehemaligen Jugoslawien geboren.  Sie starb am 13. August 2011 nach einer langwierigen Krankheit im 82. Lebensjahr in Cleveland, Ohio.

Sie wird betrauert von ihren Töchtern Maryann (Seuffert) Soos mit ihrem Gatten George und Christine Seuffert mit Gatten John Kiczek sowie deren Kinder und einem Enkelchen.

     Doris war 32 Jahre lang mit Ludwig Seuffert, der inzwischen verstorben ist, verheiratet.

     Die Mitglieder der Donauschwaben Cleveland sollten sich noch erinnern an die ersten Jahre nach Flucht und Vertreibung als im Banater Club die Vereinigung gegründet worden war und die einzelnen Gruppen ins Leben gerufen wurden.  Dort konnte man Frau Doris Seuffert unter den aktiven Mitgliedern finden, bei der Frauengruppe, der Märchenstunde und der Deutschen Wochenendschule.  Diese beherzten Männer und Frauen haben den Grundstein gelegt um hier in Amerika für die nächsten Generationen eine neue Heimat zu schaffen.  Mögen die Nachkommen nie aufhören in Dankbarkeit derer zu gedenken die dieses Werk begonnen haben und mögen sie sich bemühen es weiterhin aufrecht zu erhalten.

     Wir wollen Frau Doris Seuffert ein treues Gedenken bewahren!

 

Karoline Lindenmaier (Hetzel)

     SEUFFERT DORIS SEUFFERT (nee Haller) age 82. Loving mother of Maryann Soos (George) and Christine Seuffert (John Kiczek); grandmother of Jennifer Padgett (Chad), William Soos (Kimberly), Karen Kiczek, and the late Tom Kiczek; great grandmother of Carson Soos. Passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 13, 2011.

     In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Westlake Porter Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake 44145 or the Children's Tumor Foundation, 95 Pine St., 16th Floor, New York, NY 10005. www.chambersfuneral.com

 

 

TRENTON DONAUSCHWABEN OBITUARIES

John "Hans" Klauser

John J. Klauser

Saul Colonial Home

Viewing: Friday Sept. 23rd

6-9 pm

Saul Colonial Home

3795 Nottingham Way

Hamilton Square

Mass of Christian Burial

11 a.m. Saturday, September 24th

Our Lady of Sorrows Church

3816 East State Street Extension

Mercerville, NJ. 

     It is with sadness that we note the passing of John "Hans" Klauser. Hans was a very active member for many years, participating in everything from our adult language school to our Schlachtfest preparation days and much, much more.

     His kind hearted nature, quick laugh and ability to make those around him feel at ease will be long remembered by all of us fortunate to have known him. The Donauschwaben was indeed lucky to have counted him among its members.

     To his wife of many decades, Mae, and to all of his family and friends the Donauschwaben extends its sincerest condolences.

     May he rest in Peace, Amen.

     Herr Klauser's Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 11 am, Saturday, at

Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Mercerville.

John J. Klauser, 89, of Hamilton passed away at home Sunday, Sept. 18, surrounded by family. John was born in Trenton to John (Johann) and Regina Klauser. He was a tool-and-die maker at J.L. Roebling for 21 years. He was a master instrument maker in the Jadwin Physics Laboratory at Princeton University until 1969, when he transitioned to the Forrestal Research Center of Princeton University, working with their cyclotron fusion project. He retired in 1986 from R.C.A. David Sarnoff Research Center in Princeton, where he worked on the development of the flat panel T.V. John was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows-St. Anthony Parish in Mercerville, and a member of the winning target pistol team at J.L Roebling. He was the president of the Trenton Chapter of the Cast and Aim Sports Club; he also was a member of the Hamilton Elks and the Donausschwaben German American Club in Yardville, NJ. John enjoyed fishing and spending time at the Jersey shore. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mae, and four children, Kathleen Alexander of Hamilton; JoAnn York and her husband, Philip, of Cape Coral, FL; John Jr., and his former wife, Laura, of Summit Hill, PA, and Mary Beth Dunbar and her husband, Philip, of Burlington, NJ; two sisters, Regina Popovec of Buffalo, NY, and Annamarie Capone and her husband, Nicholas, of Hamilton Square; seven grandchildren, Eric Anderson, Heather Alexander and her husband John Brechtel, Natasha Kessler and her husband Lou, John Kurt Klauser, Philip Andrew and Olivia Dunbar, and Christian Klauser; two great-grandchildren, Kendra and Taylor Kessler; several nieces and nephews, Nicholas Capone and his wife, Lucy, of Bel Air, FL, Deborah Capone Swearer of Newtown, PA, Thomas Popovec of Grand Island, NY, Joseph Popovec and his wife, Linda, of Texas, Steven Popovec of Denver, CO, and Jeanie Olkowski and her husband, Brian, of Amherst, NY, as well as several grand-nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at Saul Colonial Home, 3795 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 3816 East State Street Extension, Mercerville, NJ. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Trenton, NJ. www.saulfuneralhomes.com

Our Lady of Sorrows Church

St. Mary's Cemetery, Trenton, NJ.

Saint Mary's Cemetery
Our condolences and prayers go out to these families.

 

 

 
2011 Autumn Kitchener Schwaben Club Obituaries

Henry Walser Funeral Home

507 Frederick Street

Kitchener

Eva Schein

     Passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side, on Sunday morning, July 3, 2011. Born on October 10, 1935, Eva spent her early years in Langenau, Germany and married her love, Adam Schein (predeceased).

     Eva was the beloved mother of Erika Cawthra (Wayne), Robert (Heather), Karl Heinz (Elizabeth) and Rita Lohnes (Randy); Treasured Oma of Mathias (Merin), Kylene (Jeremy), Stephanie, Spencer, Angel, Carter and David and Adored Great-Oma of Gage and Gryphon  

     She will also be missed by her extended family in Germany.
     Eva loved to cook and her kitchen was always the heart of her home. Eva’s schnitzel, rouladen, spaetzle, dampfnudeln and delicious tortes will live on through her family. Eva enjoyed going to the Farmer’s markets as well as bowling and spending time at the cabin alongside Algonquin Park. Eva greatly enjoyed being a part of the Schwaben Club and St. Mary’s Church and their women’s group where she also had many dear friends.
     Her family wishes to extend a special thanks to Dr. Jakda, Martha, and the caring nursing/personal support workers that came everyday to Eva’s home including Heather, Julie, Tara, Leah, Kim and Angelie.
     Friends and family will be received at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467, on Friday, July 8, 2011, from 12 noon until the time of Eva’s funeral service to celebrate her life at 1pm. Fr. Peter Meyer Officiating.

Margaret Messmer

     Passed away on July 13, 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospital, at the age of 90 years.      Predeceased by her husband John Messmer. Beloved mother of Eva Adams and her husband Randy. Dear grandmother (Oma) of Tracy Wright and her husband David and Kimberly Adams. Great- grandmother of Hannah and Ethan Wright. Predeceased by her sister Christina Wagner.

     Margaret was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church and the Schwaben Club.

     Visiting will be held at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home, 51 Benton St. on Friday from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the Funeral Service in the Chapel at 2:00 p.m.

     Interment to follow at Woodland Cemetery.

     As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Hospital for Sick Children would be appreciated.

Woodland Cemetery

119 Arlington Blvd
Kitchener
Ontario Canada
Phone: 519-741-2880

St. Francis of Assisi

Roman Catholic Church

Schreiter-Sandrock

Funeral Home

Henry Walser Funeral Home

507 Frederick Street

Kitchener

Entrance sign - St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener

Philipp Schleicher

     Passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side, on Monday, July 25, 2011, in his 81st year. Beloved husband of 61 years to Regina (nee Kratz) Schleicher. Loving father of Rose Beilke and her husband Werner and Heidi Cowen and her husband Don Haennel. Cherished Otta of Monica Watson (Paul), Erika Cowen (Steve Stein), Mark Beilke (Linda) and Shawn Cowen (Ashley); Great-Otta of Quinn and Carter Beilke and Lee Watson. Dear brother of Dorothy Kratz (Peter), Henry Schleicher (Loni) and Jakob Schleicher (Rosie).

     Predeceased by his parents, Johann and Susanna (nee Bladt) Schleicher.
     Cremation has taken place. Philipp’s family will receive friends at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467 on Thursday, July 28, 2011 from 12 noon until the time of his memorial service to celebrate his life in the funeral home chapel at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Walter Hambrock officiating. Interment at St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery followed by a reception at the funeral home.
     Special ‘thank you’ to the staff of the Waterloo Wellington CCAC, Red Cross, the Doctors and nurses and family and friends who supported Philipp.
Memorial donations to Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church or the Waterloo Wellington Community Care Access Centre would be appreciated.

Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church
47 Sheldon Ave N

Kitchener, ON, N2H 3M1

 

 

 

2011 Autumn LA Donauschwäbische Verstorbene

 

     On Tuesday, November 1, 2011, Herr Johannes Schreiner passed away.  He was active in our community and his entire family are life-long members and supporters of the Dance Group.
     Funeral mass for Herr Schreiner is set for Tuesday, November 8th @ 11:30 am at Holy Family Church in Leisure World Seal Beach.
A luncheon reception will follow thereafter. Fr. Hermann will say the Mass.

     We thank him for his many years of support and friendship and ask that he rest in peace and that his family finds comfort in their many friends.

Holy Family Church

13900 Church Place
Seal Beach, CA 90740-5306
(562) 430-8170

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Johannes Schreiner

????

November 1, 2011

Arrangements under the direction:

     On Saturday, November 5, 2011, Frau Elisabeth Schegetz passed away.  She was active in our community and her entire family are life-long members and supporters of the Dance Group.

     Memorial services for Frau Schegetz will be held November 16th at 11am at San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church.

     We thank her for her many years of support and friendship and ask that she rest in peace and that her family finds comfort in their many friends.

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Elisabeth Schegetz

???? 1924

November 5, 2011

San Antonio de Padua

Catholic Church

San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church

     Franz (Frank) Kuhmann was born April 3, 1920 in Apatin, Austria Hungary (Yugoslavia/Serbia) to Nikolaus Kuhmann and Maria Reible of German Danubeswabian heritage and passed away peacefully November 2, 3011 at his home in Lake Elsinore.
     In 1942 he married Terese Schweitzer. As a result of WWII Franz was drafted into various military services in Hungary, Yugoslavia and Germany. His wife and daughter Herta were placed in a Labor Internment camp in Yugoslavia, where his daughter died in 1945. After the war Franz and his wife were reunited in Bavaria, Germany. At the end of the war from 1947 to 1949 Franz worked for the US Army Danube River Headquarters as a diesel mechanic on the ships USS Washington and USS Oregon. Franz was a machinist by trade for over 50 years. In 1956 Terese passed away leaving him with a 6 year old daughter. In 1959 Franz and his daughter immigrated to the United States to join his sister and family in Los Angeles. Franz retired to Lake Elsinore in 1982 with Elizabeth Pfeifenroth, his life partner and best friend. His greatest pleasure was fishing the various lakes in the area especially Irvine and Skinner Lakes and gardening; tending his yearly pepper and tomato plants. Also in the past few years Franz and Elizabeth thoroughly enjoyed attending the monthly polka dances at the Lake Elsinore Elks Lodge.
     He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Herta, wife Teresa, life partner Elizabeth, sister and brother in law Elisabeth and Martin Eberling.
     He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Helga Post and Art Rico, niece Eva (Bill) Kolbow and nephew William (Jennifer) Kolbow, Alex and Tony. Franz’s little dog Lady, and also by family and friends in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Serbia.

     Memorial Services will be held on Monday, December 5, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Evans Brown Lake Elsinore Chapel, 126 E. Graham Avenue, Lake Elsinore, CA. In lieu of flowers, please say a prayer or send donations to charity of donor’s choice or
Disabled Veterans Organization (www.dav.org).

Franz (Frank) Kuhmann
Franz Kuhmann
April 3, 1920 - November 23, 2011

Evans - Brown

Lake Elsinore Chapel

126 E. Graham Ave.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

Telephone: (951) 674-3141
Email: wecare@evans-brownmortuary.com

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