This is from an undated, untitled obit, probably from a Minonk newspaper. Eternal Rest for Mrs Henry Heineke - Widely Known Resident of Benson Passes Away on Saturday Afternoon - Funeral Tuesday Afternoon - Deceased a Native of Germany, but had Lived at and near Benson for About 65 Years. Mrs Henry Heineke, for 46 years a resident of Benson, died at her home there on Saturday afternoon at 2:20 o'clock, as a result of a paralytic stroke she suffered two weeks before. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, from the Benson Lutheran church, Rev. Fred Seifert officiating. Burial took place at St John's cemetery. In spite of the rainy weather there was a large attendance of friends and relatives from far and near. Beautiful floral offerings spoke in their mute way of the love and esteem in which she was held by all who knew her. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mrs Frank Kalkwarf and daughter, Mrs Frank Rewerts, and Mr and Mrs Henry Harms and son, of Rochelle; Mr and Mrs Dave Stimpert and family, Mr and Mrs Henry Stimpert , Mr and Mrs Frank Stimpert and Mrs Ed Long of Panola; Henry Kalkwarf and daughter, Tenna, and Mr and Mrs Will Vissering, of Minonk; Clifford Kalkwarf, of Spires; Mr and Mrs Dave Kalkwarf, of Flanagan; Mr and Mrs D.J. Heineke, of Peoria; W.J. Heineke, of Decatur; and F.A. Heineke, of Chicago, and many others from the surrounding country. Lena Kalkwarf was born in Moenke Boe, Ostfriesland, Germany, March 8, 1854. In 1857 she, with her parents, came to this country. After a short stay in Peoria they came to Benson and settled on a farm in Clayton township, where she spent her girlhood days. In 1870 she was confirmed in St Peter's church and remained a faithful member of that faith to the end. On Oct. 19, 1876, she was united in marriage with Henry Heineke. The young couple made their home in Benson, where the husband was in business for many years. Five children were born to them, who with their father mourn the death of a faithful wife and mother. The three sons, Henry J., John E., and Frank reside in Benson; one daughter, Mrs John Peters, in Indiana, and the other, Mrs Frank Fagot, in Grandin, North Dakota. There are also twenty-three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. About five years ago the deceased suffered a paralytic stroke, which left her an invalid for the rest of her life. Patiently and uncomplainingly she bore her cross. A second and third stroke within the last two weeks ended in death. She will long be remembered by many who were befriended by her love and kindliness. (Thanks, Linda!) Amy atjaden@mindspring.com