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John Nannen

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John Nannen

Birth
Germany
Death
11 Apr 1917 (aged 76)
Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Burial
Ruble, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA Add to Map
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JOHN NANNEN DEAD

WAS A PIONEER SETTLER OF PLYMOUTH COUNTY

SUCCUMBS TO A BRIEF ILLNESS

Had Lived in Preston Township and Mammen for the Past Forty Years

John Nannen, a pioneer resident of Plymouth county, died at the home of his son-in-law, Ben Borchers, in Liberty township, on Wednesday. He was only ill a few days and succumbed to an attack of pneumonia.

Mr. Nannen was a native of Germany and was 76 years, 10 months, and 25 days old at the time of his death. He was an early settler in Preston township where he farmed for many years. He and his wife later lived in the village of Mammen, and two or three years ago went to live with their daughter in Liberty township.

He is survived by his wife, a son, John Nannen, who lives on the old homestead in Preston, and five daughters, Mrs. Henry Meinen, of Preston township, Mrs. Ben Borchers, of Liberty townhip, Mrs. Fred Haage, Mrs. Harm Kuise, and Mrs. Dieterich Frerichs, of Preston.

The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon at the Preston township Lutheran church, Rev. Meyer officiating.

Le Mars Semi Weekly Sentinel
April 13, 1917
Le Mars, Iowa
JOHN NANNEN DEAD

WAS A PIONEER SETTLER OF PLYMOUTH COUNTY

SUCCUMBS TO A BRIEF ILLNESS

Had Lived in Preston Township and Mammen for the Past Forty Years

John Nannen, a pioneer resident of Plymouth county, died at the home of his son-in-law, Ben Borchers, in Liberty township, on Wednesday. He was only ill a few days and succumbed to an attack of pneumonia.

Mr. Nannen was a native of Germany and was 76 years, 10 months, and 25 days old at the time of his death. He was an early settler in Preston township where he farmed for many years. He and his wife later lived in the village of Mammen, and two or three years ago went to live with their daughter in Liberty township.

He is survived by his wife, a son, John Nannen, who lives on the old homestead in Preston, and five daughters, Mrs. Henry Meinen, of Preston township, Mrs. Ben Borchers, of Liberty townhip, Mrs. Fred Haage, Mrs. Harm Kuise, and Mrs. Dieterich Frerichs, of Preston.

The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon at the Preston township Lutheran church, Rev. Meyer officiating.

Le Mars Semi Weekly Sentinel
April 13, 1917
Le Mars, Iowa


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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141245052/john-nannen: accessed ), memorial page for John Nannen (16 May 1840–11 Apr 1917), Find a Grave Memorial ID 141245052, citing Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery, Ruble, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA; Maintained by Debra1979 (contributor 47997243).