Bland Cordes Lauer Kaping/Kopping Sandau Schaefer Unknown Paper - November 7, 1952 MRS. LAUER DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS Mrs. Henry J. Lauer, 45, 501 N. Franklin, died at 6:15 a.m. today at her home. She had been ill with cancer for some time. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday from St. Paul's Lutheran church. The Rev. W.J. Schmidt will officiate. Interment will be in the Lutheran cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Gedstad funeral home Sunday afternoon and evening and until 1 p.m. Monday when it will be taken to the church to lie in state there until time of the funeral. Mrs. Henry J. Lauer was the former Irma Cordes, daughter of Herman Cordes, New Ulm. She was born June 23, 1907. She was married March 15, 1925 to Henry J. Lauer at her parents home in New Ulm. The couple lived in Hopkins for several years after their marriage, moving to New Ulm about 15 years ago. She is survived by her husband and two children, Mrs. Burton Sveine and Robert at home. Survivors also include her father, Herman Cordes, and the following brothers and sisters: Erwin, Albert, Adolph, Louis, Herbert, Walter, Eldor, Clifford, Mrs. Roland Minnick, Mrs. Robert Minnick and Mrs. Elmer Plagge, all of New Ulm, and Mrs. Harold Kersch, Columbia, Mo. Two grandchildren also survive. Review - 1899/04/26 The announcement is made that Hermann Cordes and Miss Alvina Kopping are to be married in a short time. Review - 1899/05/03 Herman Cordes solemnly declares that he never so far intended to get married in such a hurry as was ascribed to him in the New Ulm papers. Miss Kopping was positively shocked when she heard of the rumor of her approaching marriage, it was a false alarm. Review - May 10, 1899 Herny Cordes bought the farm of Mrs. Emanual Otto in Renville Co. for $8,000. Review - June 9, 1920 DEATH CLAIMS HENRY CORDES Pioneer New Ulm Hotel Man Answers Final Summons Monday ?? Also Followed Plastering and Stone Trade for Many Years Death claimed another pioneer resident of this city, when Henry Cordes, well known former hotel owner, plasterer and stone mason, passed away at this home on North Jefferson street, Monday, afternoon at 4 o'clock. Although not suffering from any illness, he had for the past several years been afflicted with the ailments usually attendant upon old age, and about two months ago general ability set in, causing his condition to be alarming. Was 84 Years Old Deceased was 84 years of age at the time of his demise, having been born February 2, 1836. His birth place was Rupke, Hanover, Germany. In the early '60's, shortly after the Indian massacre in this section, he came to America with his parents, locating in the coal mining district of Pennsylvania. After a residence of some two years there, the family came west, St. Peter being the destination. Here the family spent about two years and during this time deceased was married to Miss Sophia Dorothea Sandau, who survives him, the ceremony taking place September 7, 1869. Seven children, all boys, came to bless this union, three of whom pre-deceased their father. The four surviving sons are: Edward, Arnold, Herman and Charles Cordes, all residents of New Ulm. He also leaves 19 grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. John Smith of St. Paul, to mourn his demise. Build Northwestern Hotel Shortly after coming to New Ulm from St. Peter, Mr. Cordes built the first Northwestern Hotel on the site of the present hostelry that bears this name, opposite the Northwestern depot. This structure was destroyed by fire about 28 years ago. For many years Mr. Cordes followed his trade as plasterer and stone mason, but retired some years ago, due to his advanced age. Review - September 17, 1924 MRS. SOPHIA CORDES Last Thursday shortly after 6 o'clock in the morning, Mrs. Sophia Cordes, who has been a resident of this community for nearly fifty years, breathed her last at the Union Hospital. Death was due to old age and the usual attending complications. She had been in feeble health for some time and her condition became so acute last week that she was taken to the hospital where she died three days later. The deceased, whose maiden name was Sophia Sandau, was born in Plattendorf, Hannover, Germany, March 10, 1846 and she was therefore 78 years old when she died. She came to America in 1869 and first located at St. Peter. There she was united in marriage to Henry Cordes in 1870. Shortly thereafter they removed to Redstone and later came to New Ulm where she resided continuously since. For many years they conducted the Northwestern Hotel. Mr. Cordes preceded his wife in death June 7, 1920. Eight children were born to them of whom the following four survive: Edward, Arnold, Herman and Charles, all residing in New Ulm. She is also survived by two brothers, Louis Sandau of this city, and August Sandau of Berlin, Germany, and 23 grandchildren. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon with the brief services at the house and at 2 o'clock in the Methodist church, Rev. Hohn officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the Lutheran cemetery. Review - June 11, 1953 EDWIN CORDES Edwin Cordes, 79, a native of New Ulm, died in Minneapolis Saturday. Mr. Cordes had been in failing health for some time. The body was brought to New Ulm for services at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Chapel, Monday, at 2 p.m. Burial was in the Lutheran cemetery. Mr. Cordes was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cordes and was born in New Ulm, March 31, 1874. He grew to manhood here and learned the plastering trade, which he followed many years. In 1897 he was married to Miss Anna Bland of Nicollet. She died about 35 years ago. He moved to Minneapolis about 10 years ago, where he followed his trade for a number of years. The following children survive: Arthur and Melvin, Minneapolis; Miss Olivia, Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Gust (Lillian) Wunderlich, Oakland, Calif. Two brothers also survive: Herman and Charles Cordes, New Ulm. Review - October 18, 1916 FERDINAND SCHAEFER It becomes our sad duty this week to chronicle the death of Ferdinand Schaefer who passed away at the Loretto Hospital Sunday morning at 5:30, aged only 48 years. The immediate cause of his death was a heart stroke, which was superinduced by kidney trouble and varicose veins with which ailments he (sic) deceased had suffered quite a great deal for the past year. He was taken to the hospital Thursday morning in the hope that a few weeks of absolute quiet and rest would place him on the highway to recovery but it was not to be. Ferdinand Schaefer was born in the Town of Cottonwood May 23, 1872 where he spent his childhood days and grew to manhood. About 30 years ago he came to New Ulm where he has since made his home. He took up teaming as a pursuit and kept that up until his death. For a time he was interested in the ice business and in later years he was engaged in the gravel business. On the 12th of May, 1896 he was united in marriage to Theresa Brunner who survives, in the Catholic Church in New Ulm. Four children were born to them, all of whom survive their father. They are Norbert, 18 years old; Esther, 16 years; Lauretta 13 years and Roman 9 years old, all at home. He is also survived by the following sisters and brother: Mrs. B. Follmann, New Ulm; Mrs. Xavier Roskopf, Spokane, Wash.; Mrs. F.W. Donnelly, Chicago; Joseph N. Schaefer, Cottonwood; Mrs. Arthur Peabody, Minneapolis; Mrs. Albert Olsen, New Ulm. At the time of his death Mr. Schaefer was a member of the St. John's Court of Foresters; Burg's Battery, New Ulm Arbeterverein and an honorary member of the Second Regiment Band. He had also serve in Co. "A" and had received his honorable discharge. The funeral will be held this (Wednesday) morning at 9 o'clock from the Catholic church. Rev. Schlinkert will officiate and the remains will be laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery. Review - November 24, 1920 JOSEPH N. SCHAEFER Joseph N. Schaefer, residing on North State street, for many years a prominent farmer in Cottonwood, passed away at a local hospital Sunday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock. Pneumonia, with which he became afflicted last Tuesday, was the immediate cause of his demise. It will be remembered that Mr. Schaefer was stricken with Paralysis while fishing in the Cottonwood river, six weeks ago Monday, which rendered him helpless and he was compelled to spend the entire night and part of the next afternoon to the inclement weather in the woods. As a result of the stroke and the subsequent exposure he was unable to speak or write, the right side of his body being paralyzed. Mr. Schaefer had been receiving medical attention at the hospital since that time and was apparently improving slowly. He had partially regained the power of speech and strength was returning to his arm and limb, when pneumonia set in and, his weakened constitution not being able to withstand the inroads of this disease, death followed. Deceased was born in the town of Cottonwood December 28, 1858, and would, therefore, have been 62 years of age the later part of next month. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schaefer, pioneer residents of that township. He was married May 21, 1885, to Miss Theresa Sturm; with whom the following eight children survive him: Arthur and Frank Schaefer, Cottonwood township; Harry Schaefer, New Ulm; Mrs. Henry Reinhart and Mrs. John Schugel, cottonwood township; Mrs. Oscar Waibel, Lamberton, and Oscar and Katherine at home. He also leaves nine grandchildren and five sisters. The later are: Mrs. B. Follmann and Mrs. Albert O. Olson, New Ulm; Mrs. F.W. Donnelly, Chicago; Mrs. Arthur Peabody, Minneapolis, and Mrs. Xavier Rosskopf, Spokane, Wash. About two years ago Mr. and Mrs. Schaefer moved into their modern new residence on North State street and New Ulm has since been the deceased's home. Mr. Schaefer was town supervisor and member of the school board in Cottonwood township for many years. At the time of his death he was a member of the St. Joseph Society, St. John's Court, C.O.F. and of the Junior Pioneers of this city. Review - April 3, 1901 Mrs. Theresa Schaefer, a resident of this city for the past seventeen years, died at the home of her son, Fred Schaefer, South Minnesota street, at 2:30 Monday afternoon. Her death w s very sudden and was caused by heart disease. Mrs. Schaefer was born in Westphalia, Germany, May 26, 1828, and was therefore in her seventy-third year when death came. With her husband and family Mrs. Schaefer came to Brown county in 1856 settling in the town of Cottonwood where they resided until, moving to this city about 17 years ago, the husband dying in 1882. Seven children, two boys and five girls are now living. Of these on son, Joseph, is a prosperous farmer in the town of Cottonwood, and one son Fred, resides in this city. Of the five daughters Mrs. B. Follman and Mrs. Al. Olsen live in this city, Mrs. J.X. Rosskopf at Spokane, Wash., Mrs. F.W. Donnelly at Chicago, and Mrs. Arthur Peabody at Minneapolis. The funeral will be held from the Catholic church this morning at 9:30.