Obit., 1968 - mid-Missouri newspaper: " Mrs. Hilda C. Bauer, 63, of Freeburg, died Saturday ( Feb. 3, 1968) at her home. Mrs. Bauer was born Nov. 22, 1894 in Poland. She came to America at the age of 13. On Nov. 24, 1920, she was married to Alois G. Bauer, who survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Phillip Bauer and Leonard Bauer, both of Jefferson City. Two daughters, Mrs. Leroy Meister, Jefferson City; and Mrs. Paul Beard, Joplin. Seven sisters, Mrs. Arthur Obst, Brookfield, Wisc.; Mrs. William Doern, Mrs. Norbert Biel, Miss Erma Emrich, all of Milwaukee, Wisc.; Mrs. Steve Pauley, Canada; Mrs. William Neith and Mrs. Carl Neith, both of West Allis, Wisc. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Freeburg. Birmingham Home, Vienna, was in charge of arrangements."