Barth Case Freitag Heidemann Krause Kuelbs Lange Langhorst Wagner Review - November 12, 1953 MARTIN LANGHORST Martin Langhorst, 67, a life-long resident of Courtland township, died at a local hospital at 4:45 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Langhorst entered the hospital on Monday. He had been in failing health for some time. Funeral services will be conducted from the Immanuel Lutheran church at Courtland, Saturday at 2 p.m. the Rev. E.J. Marxhausen officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Langhorst was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Langorst and was born in Courtland township, May 18, 1886. He grew to manhood there and after his marriage to Miss Alvina Voges, September 22, 1909, the couple resided on the home place. Throughout his life, he was active in civic affairs and served as a member of the school board a number of years. Beside his widow he is survived by the following children: Mrs. Erwin Hulke, Elgin, Ill.; Mrs. George Ginkel, New Ulm; Mrs. Christ Austad, and Marlin Langhorst, both of Lakeville; Elemer Langhorst, New Sweden, and Wallace Langhorst on the home place. There are 15 grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. Ernest Bode, Nicollet, also survives. Unknown Paper - February 17, 1926 MRS. HENRY A. HEIDEMANN The sudden death of Mrs. Henry A. Heidemann occurred at the Union hospital in this city Tuesday morning at 8:30 o'clock following an abdominal operation performed on Monday. Mrs. Heidemann had been ailing since Christmas but had been seriously ill only a few days. A goitre caused serious complications which resulted in her demise. Viola Freitag was born in Nicollet in 1889 and was thus 37 years old at the time of her death. She was united in marriage with Henry A. Heidemann at Nicollet 14 years ago, and five children blessed this happy home. All of the children are at home, namely, Reinhart, Harold, Ruth, Alfred and the baby, one year old. Two sisters, Mrs. Wm. Preuss, Nicollet, Mrs. Diedrich Lange of Minneapolis, and two brothers, Robert Freitag, Omaha, Nebr. And Fred Freitag of St. Paul, with her mother, Mrs. Sophia Freitag of Nicollet, mourn her early passing. Funeral services will be held from the home in Nicollet Friday at 1 o'clock and from the Lutheran church immediately following, Rev. Koehler, officiating. Interment will be made in the Nicollet Lutheran cemetery. Journal - May 9, 1982 FREDERICK LANGE NICOLLET - Fred Lange, 87, of Nicollet died Saturday at Hillcrest Health Care Center in Mankato. Services will be a 2 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Nicollet, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 3-9 p.m. Monday at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home, and Tuesday at the church one hour before services. Survivors are brothers William of Nicollet and Hugo of Morgan; sister Mrs. Gerhard (Agnes) Bode of Nicollet; and several nieces and nephews. He was born Dec. 14, 1894, in Oshawa Township, Nicollet County, to Fred and Marie (Thom) Lange. He was a mechanic for 35 years - 15 years for Seitzer Garage in S. Peter. In 1933, he helped establish L-S Motors in Nicollet, where he was employed 20 years. He later farmed before retiring in 1956. Since Aug. 18, 1981, he had resided at Hillcrest Care Center. New Ulm Newspaper - September 1949 COMMUNITY MOURNS LOSS OF BABE WAGNER Musical Career Began As a Child; Founded Orchestra in '46 Tribute to one of the state's finest musicians, a loyal friend, and a man who made important contributions to the musical life of his community and state, was paid at the final rites of Ellsworth (Babe) Wagner, 35, at the Congretional church, Monday at 2 p.m. The Rev. F.R. Iseli officated and the American Legion accorded full military honors as escort. At the graveside rites the American Legion was in charge and assisted by the drill team and the firing squad. The body lay in state at the Congregational church from noon until the hour of the service. Members of his orchestra acted as pallbearers. Mr. Wagner had been in failing health for some time and he was taken to a local hospital for medical attention Tuesday. He died at 9:30 a.m. Friday. This was the second time this year that he entered the hospital. Ellsworth Wagner was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wagner and was born in Essig June 1, 1914. His parents moved to New Ulm when he was nine months old and this has been his home since. His musical training began almost on the day of his birth because his parents were accomplished musicians and another member of his family, his maternal grandfather, who received his musical training in Denmark and was a great violinist, assisted in giving the children their musical education. His parents realized that he possessed great talent and his first instrument was a piano, then in succession he learned violin, saxophone and trombone, his choice of all the instruments he played. By the time he was ten years old he was an accomplished musician, and continued to gain experience as a member of the family orchestra which not only assembled in the home for recreation but entertained other communities. Wagner graduated from the New Ulm high school in 1933 but during that time he had gained a reputation as a musician. He played in the band and added drums to his list of accomplishments. Next to music, athletics attracted him and he became an outstanding football player during high school years. After he graduated he had to make a choice between athletics and music, and chose music. At 17 he was playing in a dance band which made recordings in Chicago. Later he became a member of Henry Halstad's band and he was playing his beloved trombone at the Marigold ballroom when Gene Krupa heard him. From there on he toured the country with some of the greatest bands. He joined Krupa in 1939 and also played with Al Menke, Cec Hurst and others. In 1944 he returned to New Ulm to await his call to the service and during that time he was employed at the Eagle Roller Mill company. He received his honorable discharge from the army the same year and returned to New Ulm to continue his musical career. In 1946 he organized his own orchestra which is affiliated with the Columbia Records company. The orchestra is famous for "old time" music but the conductor was equally proficient as a jazz player before he organized his own group of musicians. Among the members of the band are two brothers, Virgil who composed and arranged much of the music and Edward G. who just completed a season with the band, before entering the University of Minnesota. Mr. Wagner and Miss Florence Sjorgren were married in Armstrong, Iowa, November 14, 1987. Since he organized his orchestra, she has been his secretary and close advisor. Besides his wife, one daughter, Karen Ann survives. Other survivors include his parents, two brothers, Virgil and Edward Gardelle, and one sister, Mrs. Harley (Oradelle) Schneider. The recordings of the Wagner orchestra will preserve for all time the music which has given the conductor a permanent place in the heart of the community. He lived a life time in a brief span of years and it would have been his wish that he might leave music as he interpreted it, for others to enjoy. Those from out of town who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wagner, Somerset, Wis.; Mrs. Victor Anderson of Stillwater, Minn., Mr. and Mrs. L.B. Past and son, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Schimschook, and Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Wagner and son all of St. Paul. Those from Minneapolis were Mr. and Mrs. Math. Sexton, Mr. and Mrs. Maucrice Cox, Mr. and Mrs. Les Kouba and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. August Sjorgen, and Mrs. Hugo Grondahl. From Springfield were Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Wagner, Mrs. Rose Wagner, Mrs. Lowell Hartwick and Quentin Hartwick. Other out-of-towners were Harvey Bertlesen, Fairfax, Mrs. Katie Bertrand, Mr. and Mrs. Allie Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gregg, Mr. and Mrs. Engelbert Wagner and Mrs. Ida Heimann; all of Sleepy Eye; Mr. and Mrs. Emil Theim, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Theim, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Herschman, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Kiecker, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kiecker and Daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Mikkelson, all of Gibbon. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schamberger were here from Ringstead, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. John Sjogren, Elmer Sjogren, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lund, Mrs Oscar Olin, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sjogren, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sjogren, Mrs. Alma Sjogren, and Clifford Sjogren all came from Lafayette. Outside band leaders and musicians that came were Eddie Skeets and band and Mrs. And Mrs. Spike Haskell, Mankato. Also attending were Dr. and Mrs. Willard Hanson, Northfield, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Wahlert, Luverne; Ida Wagner, Long Prarie, Minn. and many other friends. Review - November 26, 1953 MRS. HENRY BARTH Mrs. Henry Barth, 77, died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter Mrs. (sic) and Mrs. William A. Dannheim, 404 So. Washington, Thursday morning. She had resided with them for the past six months. Funeral services were conducted from the First Methodist church of New Ulm, Monday a t 2 p.m., the Rev. M. Lee Wilson officiating. Burial was in the City cemetery. Mrs. Barth was a member of the W.S.C.S. of the First Methodist church of New Ulm. Johanna Krause was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Krause and was born in New Ulm, May 9, 1876. Before her marriage to Henry Barth in New Ulm, May 5, 1900, she was employed in the Twin Cities. The couple made their home in New Ulm. Mr. Barth preceded her in death, May 22, 1951. Mrs. Barth is survived by one daughter, Mrs. William A. (Helen) Dannheim. Thre is one grand-child, Mrs. E.C. Martinka and two great-grandchildren. Two sisters survive; Mrs. John Gareis, New Ulm and Mrs. John Williams, Minneapolis. Unknown Paper - April 1894 HENRY KRAUSE After sixty-nine years of industrious life, Henry Krause was relieved of worldly troubles on Friday. Death came to him early that morning, and on Sunday a being that had suffered intense pain and agony was laid to rest. The deceased ws born in Prussia on the 11th of October 1824. In 1872 he came to America and at once took up his residence near New Ulm. A farmer at the start he continued as such until eight years ago when he moved to New Ulm. Twice he was married. Two children resulted from the first wife, one of whom is Julius Krause, the painter and several from the second. Five are still living in different parts of the country. Mr. Krause was a hard-working and honest man. He made friends among his neighbors and was liked by those who knew him. Two years ago he was afflicted with Bright's disease and has been a great sufferer as a result. Death came only as a relief. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the St. Alexander Hospital and Hugo Fischer delivered the address. He Maennerchor also sang a requiem. Unknown Paper, Unknown Date MRS. HANNAH CASE Mrs. Hannah Case, well known resident of New Ulm and Home township, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Julius in Fairfax Monday morning about 7:30 o'clock, after a long illness. A stroke of paralysis and heart trouble caused her demise. Mrs. Case had been totally blind during the past twelve years, and had been ailing most of the time. Hannah Gibbs was born November 16, 1845 in Wabash county, Ill. She was thus in her 87th year. She grew to womanhood in Illinois and was married to Charles H. Case at Mount Carmel, Ill., October 30, 1869. Immediately after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Case came to Minnesota, locating on a farm in Home township. After a residence there of seven years they moved back to Illinois, but only remained there three years. Returning to their farm in Home township they lived there and Mr. Case died August 6, 1909. After his death, Mrs. Case continued on the farm until 16 years ago, and since that time Mrs. Case has lived with her children. Six children blessed the Case home, one daughter dying in infancy. Those who remain to mourn are Carl Case, New Ulm; Mrs. Mike Kuelbs, Mrs. Clay Current and Oren Case of Home township and Mrs. Fred Julius of Fairfax. Twenty-eight grandchildren, and five great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Methodist Church at Fairfax. Rev. A.R. Harkness of that church and Rev. J.W. Mettam of the New Ulm church officiating. Interment was made in the Home cemetery at Sleepy Eye. Review - August 8, 1909 The funeral of Chas. Henry Case, one of Brown County's old settlers, was held last Sunday afternoon from the homestead in Town Home. Mr. Case passed away Aug. 9 at Summer Ill. where he had been visiting with his brother for a month past. The remains were brought to Sleepy Eye Saturday morning. At the time of his death he was 62 years old. The deceased was born in Wabash county, Ill., in 1843 and came to Brown county in 1865 settling on a farm in Town Home where he has since lived. At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted in the union forces and served 3 years. He is survived by a wife and five children, Carl and Oren Case and Mrs. Mike Kuelbs of Town Eden, Mrs. Clay Current of Eagle Bend, this state and Mrs. Fred Julius of Ft. Ridgely. He was a member of Wesley Green Post G.A.R. of Sleepy Eye. Unknown Paper, Unknown Date MRS. KUELBS, 72, DIEDS; FUNERAL WILL BE FRIDAY Mrs. Michael Kuelbs, 72, old resident of Home township, died at 2:25 p.m. Tuesday, in a local hospital. Mrs. Kuelbs had been in poor health for 7 years, and her condition became more serious some seven months ago. Funeral services will be held at the Kuelbs home, Home township, Friday at 1:30 p.m. and burial will be in the Fort Ridgely cemetery. Cora Case, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Case, pioneer residents of Home township, was born Sept. 5, 1872, and grew to woman-hood on the home farm. She was married in New Ulm, July 6, 1898, to Michael Kuelbs, who survives. They have since made their home in Home township. Mrs. Kuelbs is survived by her husband and the following children: Edward Kuelbs, Cass Lake; Oren Kuelbs, Garfield, N.J.; Robert Kuelbs, Cass Lake; Albert Kuelbs, Foley; Elmer Kuelbs, Farianks, Alaska; PFC. Leo Kuelbs, in armed forces in France; Michael Kuelbs, Jr. Sleepy Eye; Meta Kuelbs, Garfield, N.J. and Alvin Kuelbs, Sleepy Eye. There are six grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters survive; Oren Case, Home township, Carl Case, New Ulm; Mrs. Clay Current Sleepy Eye, and Mrs. Fred Julius, New Ulm.