This is an obituary out of a scrapbook. The name of the paper is not known, it had been cut out and glued into this scrapbook. I am not related to the family, but wanted to post the information in case there is someone related, they can have the information. If you would like a copy of this page of the scrapbook, please email me. IN MEMORIAM Willaim Hamann "On Tuesday morning, March 9th, 1915, occurred the death of William Hamann, at his home at Masonville, after an illness of about a year. Mr. Hamann was born in Germany on June 10th, 1853. He came to this county when he was 10 years of age with his parents and brother. He spent his early manhood in the town of Ashford near Plato. In 1873 he was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Hall of Yorkshire. To them were born 11 children, five of whom now survive, Alfred Hamann of Medina, Mrs. Hattie Kessler of Marble Springs, Mrs. Emma Folts of Springville, Miss Addie Hamann and Mrs. Ruth Wilson of Masonville; also fourteen grandchildren. Mr. Hamann moved to Masonville a few years ago, always living on rented farms until five years ago, when he purchased the farm on which he lived at the time of his death. He laid his wife to rest on Dec. 4th, 1893. From that time his eldest daughter, Addie, took up the duties of his household and cared for the younger children. He was a kind, loving father, a good neighbor and was respected by all who knew him. Besides the immediate family he leaves a host of friends and distant relatives. The funeral was held at his late home on Thursday, March 11th, Rev. Lowe of Delevan officiatig. Burial at McKinstry. 'Dearest Father, thou hast left us And our loss we deeply feel, But 'tis God that has bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal. Yet again we hope to meet thee Then the day of life is fled When in Heaven in joy to gree thee Where no farewell tear is shed'" Susan Stahley rsm.stahley@verizon.net Professional Genealogist http://www1.cedar-rapids.net/page/brickwall/