The Daily Inter Lake
Tuesday, March 15, 1938
page five
FUNERALS
John Isch
Funeral services for John Isch were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Waggener & Campbell chapel by Rev. W. H. Sandy of Central Christian church. There were many beautiful flowers and the chapel was more than filled by the many friends. During the service Mrs. M. A. Tiffany and Mrs. W. H. Sandy sang three hymns, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Frank Moothart. Friends acting as pall bearers were J. V. Harrington, W. H. Rauska, Alfred Schulp, F. X. Grosswiler, and W. B. Jordan. Interment was made in the Conrad Memorial cemetery.
OBITUARY
John Isch was born December 5, 1853 at Bern, Switzerland. At the age of six months he came with his parents to Elkader, Iowa, where he grew to manhood and was married Feb. 1876 to Wilhelmina Nehls. In 1884 they moved to West Bend, Iowa, and in 1912 to the Flathead. They farmed here for many years before retiring. Mr. Isch passed away in Kalispell March 11, 1938 at the age of 84 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Wilhelmina Isch, and their nine children, five sons, Alfred, Herman, August, Julius and Henry; four daughters, Mrs. R. J. Strait, Mrs. Frank Domek, Mrs. Oscar Lehr and Mrs. Gus Wendt, Jr., all living here in the valley; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Werner of Salem, Oregon, and Mrs. Fannie Falb of West Bend, Iowa. There are also 38 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Further Information:
John acquired considerable farming land in Iowa, but disposed of his holdings and came to MT. He became one of the leading farmers of Flathead County, MT. In 1917, Mr. Isch retired to Kalispell.
John Isch was married to Wilhelmina Nels, born in Mecklinburg-Schweren, Germany, daughter of Louise and Ernestine (Donvagen) Nels. John and Wilhelmina Isch had ten children: Josephine, died 1918 of influenza (Mrs. Samuel Streit); Emma (1. Mrs. Frank Will, 2. Mrs. Rudolph Streit); Alfred, Herman (Kalispell, MT); August (Flathead Valley, MT), Julius, Lena (Mrs. Frank Donek); Henry, Ella, Minnie (Mrs. Gus Wendt).
John Isch died, 11 Mar 1938, age 84, Flathead Co., MT.
Wilhelmina Isch died, 22 Jun 1950, age 90, Flathead Co., MT
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DAILY INTER LAKE, Kalispell, MT, 15 Mar 1938
Obituary:
John Isch was born, 5 Dec 1853, Berne Switzerland. At the age of six months he came with his parents to Elkader, IA, where he grew to manhood and was married Feb 1876 to Whilhelmina Nehls. In 1884 they moved to West Bend, IA, and in 1912 to the Flathead. They farmed here for many years before retiring. Mr. Isch passed away in Kalispell, 11 Mar 1938, at the age of 84 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Whilhelmina Isch and their nine children, five sons, Alfred, Herman, August, Julius, and Henry; four daughters, Mrs. R.J. Strait, Mrs. Frank Domek, Mrs. Oscar Lohr, and Mrs. Gus Wendt, Jr., all living here in the valley. Two sisters, Mrs. Emma Werner, Salem, Oregon, and Mrs. Fannie Felb or West Band, IA. There are also 38 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
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Extract from "Montana Its Story and Biography" Volume III; Tom Stout, editor; page 844:
The name of John Isch is well known among the leading farmers of the Flathead country, whither he came many years ago, and through close attention to business and unswerving industry he has met with a large degree of material success. He comes of sturdy Swiss stock, he himself having been born in Switzerland and his family on both sides going far back into the annals of the mountains and valleys of that wonderful little republic. So he has in him many of the elements that always win in the battle of life, no matter where fought out, and while he was fortunate in coming to a rich country where the soil was strong, competition not too fierce and where, as the English poet, Mackay, wrote a century ago, "the humblest may gather the fruits of the soil," if they be willing to put forth a little effort, yet Mr. Isch, no doubt, would have succeeded in establishing a good home in any country or locality where he might have settled.
John Isch was born in 1854, the son of John and Fannie Isch. His parents brought their little family to the United States when the subject was but six months old, their first home here being established in Iowa. In that neighborhood he was reared to manhood and secured a good practical education in the public schools. Subsequently the family moved to the state of Illinois, where both of the parents spent the remainder of their lives and died. The subject, who has devoted his entire active life to agricultural pursuits, acquired considerable farming land in Iowa, but when he finally decided to make his permanent home in Montana he disposed of his Iowa holdings and devoted his entire attention to his home ranch. Progressive and energetic, Mr. Isch was enabled to create a home that would be hard to excell in the way of comfort and convenience. A good business manager, he was successful through the years, enjoying an enviable reputation throughout this section of the country as an enterprising, industrious and far-sighted farmer. After applying himself indefatigably to his farm through the years until 1917, Mr. Isch decided to retire from the active management of the farm and moved to Kalispell, where, at the edge of that attractive little city, he owns a comfortable home, surrounded by thirteen acres of land, and where he expects to spend the rest of his days in the enjoyment of that rest which his years of toil so richly entitle him.
Mr. Isch was married to Wilhelmina Nels, who was born in Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany, the daughter of Louise and Ernestine (Donvagen) Nels. To Mr. and Mrs. Isch have been born ten children, namely: Josephine, Emma Alfred, Herman, August, Julius, Lena, Henry, Ella and Minnie. Josephine became the wife of Samuel Streit, and to them were born the following children: Josephine, Emma, Della, John, Helen, Edna, Gladys, Herman and Daisy. The mother of these children died in 1918 of the influenza. Emma became the wife, first, of Frank Will, and they had one daughter, Caroline. After the death of Mr. Will Emma became the wife of Rudolph Striet, of Alabama, and to them were born seven children: Willie, Julius, Minnie, Mary, Margaret, Paul and August, the lattr deceased. Herman, who is a successful rancher near Kalispell, married Hattie Jacobson, and they have four children, May, Grace, Mary Louise and Josephine. August, who also operates a ranch in the Flathead Valley, was married to Hilda Jacobson, now deceased, and they had one child, Viva. Julius enlisted in the United States army for service in the recent World war, was first sent to Camp Lewis and then to France, where he spent eighteen months. He took part in many of the notable engagements in which the "doughboys" had a part and was severely wounded in battle. He was finally returned to the United States and honorably discharged. He is married to Emma Bernard. Lena is the wife of Frank Donek, and they have two children, Rozelle and Francis. Henry was married to Anna Jensen, and they have one son, Harry. Ella remains at home with her parents. Minnie became the wife of Gus Wendt and the mother of three children, Vivian, Eva and Wayne.
In his political views Mr. Isch is not bound by party ties, though he sees some good in all parties. But he reserves the right to vote for the men and measures which in his view promise to be of the greatest enefit to the greatest number. Fraternally he is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mrs. Isch was reared in the faith of the Lutheran Church, of which she is a faithful member. Mr. Isch has been closely identified with the progress and prosperity which has characterized the Flathead Valley, and a history embracing this section of th state would not be complete without the foregoing reference to his life and the success he has achieved as an earnest, courageous laborer in one of the most important fields of endeavor, agriculture. He is public spirited and generous, and enjoys to an eminent degree the confidence and good will of all who know him.
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Death dates of descendants:
John Isch,11 Mar 1938, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Wilhelmina Isch, 22 Jun 1950, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Emma Leota Isch, 22 Nov 1950, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Alfred Isch, 8 Feb 1947, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Herman Isch, 16 Sep 1961, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Herman Isch Jr., 19 Dec 1942, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
August Isch, 12 Jul 1952, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Julius Isch, 23 Dec 1968, Glacier Memorial Gardens, Kalispell
Hattie Isch, 22 Jun 1971, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Hilda J. Isch, 11 Oct 1919, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Emma Streit, 20 May 1972, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Rudolph Streit, 13 Jul 1956, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
William Streit, 28 Nov 1974, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell; obit found:
http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mt/FlatheadOb...
Gustav C. Wendt, 20 Feb 1947, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Gustav C. Wendt, 3 Mar 1952, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Tuesday, March 15, 1938
page five
FUNERALS
John Isch
Funeral services for John Isch were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Waggener & Campbell chapel by Rev. W. H. Sandy of Central Christian church. There were many beautiful flowers and the chapel was more than filled by the many friends. During the service Mrs. M. A. Tiffany and Mrs. W. H. Sandy sang three hymns, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Frank Moothart. Friends acting as pall bearers were J. V. Harrington, W. H. Rauska, Alfred Schulp, F. X. Grosswiler, and W. B. Jordan. Interment was made in the Conrad Memorial cemetery.
OBITUARY
John Isch was born December 5, 1853 at Bern, Switzerland. At the age of six months he came with his parents to Elkader, Iowa, where he grew to manhood and was married Feb. 1876 to Wilhelmina Nehls. In 1884 they moved to West Bend, Iowa, and in 1912 to the Flathead. They farmed here for many years before retiring. Mr. Isch passed away in Kalispell March 11, 1938 at the age of 84 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Wilhelmina Isch, and their nine children, five sons, Alfred, Herman, August, Julius and Henry; four daughters, Mrs. R. J. Strait, Mrs. Frank Domek, Mrs. Oscar Lehr and Mrs. Gus Wendt, Jr., all living here in the valley; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Werner of Salem, Oregon, and Mrs. Fannie Falb of West Bend, Iowa. There are also 38 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Further Information:
John acquired considerable farming land in Iowa, but disposed of his holdings and came to MT. He became one of the leading farmers of Flathead County, MT. In 1917, Mr. Isch retired to Kalispell.
John Isch was married to Wilhelmina Nels, born in Mecklinburg-Schweren, Germany, daughter of Louise and Ernestine (Donvagen) Nels. John and Wilhelmina Isch had ten children: Josephine, died 1918 of influenza (Mrs. Samuel Streit); Emma (1. Mrs. Frank Will, 2. Mrs. Rudolph Streit); Alfred, Herman (Kalispell, MT); August (Flathead Valley, MT), Julius, Lena (Mrs. Frank Donek); Henry, Ella, Minnie (Mrs. Gus Wendt).
John Isch died, 11 Mar 1938, age 84, Flathead Co., MT.
Wilhelmina Isch died, 22 Jun 1950, age 90, Flathead Co., MT
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DAILY INTER LAKE, Kalispell, MT, 15 Mar 1938
Obituary:
John Isch was born, 5 Dec 1853, Berne Switzerland. At the age of six months he came with his parents to Elkader, IA, where he grew to manhood and was married Feb 1876 to Whilhelmina Nehls. In 1884 they moved to West Bend, IA, and in 1912 to the Flathead. They farmed here for many years before retiring. Mr. Isch passed away in Kalispell, 11 Mar 1938, at the age of 84 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Whilhelmina Isch and their nine children, five sons, Alfred, Herman, August, Julius, and Henry; four daughters, Mrs. R.J. Strait, Mrs. Frank Domek, Mrs. Oscar Lohr, and Mrs. Gus Wendt, Jr., all living here in the valley. Two sisters, Mrs. Emma Werner, Salem, Oregon, and Mrs. Fannie Felb or West Band, IA. There are also 38 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
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Extract from "Montana Its Story and Biography" Volume III; Tom Stout, editor; page 844:
The name of John Isch is well known among the leading farmers of the Flathead country, whither he came many years ago, and through close attention to business and unswerving industry he has met with a large degree of material success. He comes of sturdy Swiss stock, he himself having been born in Switzerland and his family on both sides going far back into the annals of the mountains and valleys of that wonderful little republic. So he has in him many of the elements that always win in the battle of life, no matter where fought out, and while he was fortunate in coming to a rich country where the soil was strong, competition not too fierce and where, as the English poet, Mackay, wrote a century ago, "the humblest may gather the fruits of the soil," if they be willing to put forth a little effort, yet Mr. Isch, no doubt, would have succeeded in establishing a good home in any country or locality where he might have settled.
John Isch was born in 1854, the son of John and Fannie Isch. His parents brought their little family to the United States when the subject was but six months old, their first home here being established in Iowa. In that neighborhood he was reared to manhood and secured a good practical education in the public schools. Subsequently the family moved to the state of Illinois, where both of the parents spent the remainder of their lives and died. The subject, who has devoted his entire active life to agricultural pursuits, acquired considerable farming land in Iowa, but when he finally decided to make his permanent home in Montana he disposed of his Iowa holdings and devoted his entire attention to his home ranch. Progressive and energetic, Mr. Isch was enabled to create a home that would be hard to excell in the way of comfort and convenience. A good business manager, he was successful through the years, enjoying an enviable reputation throughout this section of the country as an enterprising, industrious and far-sighted farmer. After applying himself indefatigably to his farm through the years until 1917, Mr. Isch decided to retire from the active management of the farm and moved to Kalispell, where, at the edge of that attractive little city, he owns a comfortable home, surrounded by thirteen acres of land, and where he expects to spend the rest of his days in the enjoyment of that rest which his years of toil so richly entitle him.
Mr. Isch was married to Wilhelmina Nels, who was born in Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany, the daughter of Louise and Ernestine (Donvagen) Nels. To Mr. and Mrs. Isch have been born ten children, namely: Josephine, Emma Alfred, Herman, August, Julius, Lena, Henry, Ella and Minnie. Josephine became the wife of Samuel Streit, and to them were born the following children: Josephine, Emma, Della, John, Helen, Edna, Gladys, Herman and Daisy. The mother of these children died in 1918 of the influenza. Emma became the wife, first, of Frank Will, and they had one daughter, Caroline. After the death of Mr. Will Emma became the wife of Rudolph Striet, of Alabama, and to them were born seven children: Willie, Julius, Minnie, Mary, Margaret, Paul and August, the lattr deceased. Herman, who is a successful rancher near Kalispell, married Hattie Jacobson, and they have four children, May, Grace, Mary Louise and Josephine. August, who also operates a ranch in the Flathead Valley, was married to Hilda Jacobson, now deceased, and they had one child, Viva. Julius enlisted in the United States army for service in the recent World war, was first sent to Camp Lewis and then to France, where he spent eighteen months. He took part in many of the notable engagements in which the "doughboys" had a part and was severely wounded in battle. He was finally returned to the United States and honorably discharged. He is married to Emma Bernard. Lena is the wife of Frank Donek, and they have two children, Rozelle and Francis. Henry was married to Anna Jensen, and they have one son, Harry. Ella remains at home with her parents. Minnie became the wife of Gus Wendt and the mother of three children, Vivian, Eva and Wayne.
In his political views Mr. Isch is not bound by party ties, though he sees some good in all parties. But he reserves the right to vote for the men and measures which in his view promise to be of the greatest enefit to the greatest number. Fraternally he is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mrs. Isch was reared in the faith of the Lutheran Church, of which she is a faithful member. Mr. Isch has been closely identified with the progress and prosperity which has characterized the Flathead Valley, and a history embracing this section of th state would not be complete without the foregoing reference to his life and the success he has achieved as an earnest, courageous laborer in one of the most important fields of endeavor, agriculture. He is public spirited and generous, and enjoys to an eminent degree the confidence and good will of all who know him.
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Death dates of descendants:
John Isch,11 Mar 1938, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Wilhelmina Isch, 22 Jun 1950, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Emma Leota Isch, 22 Nov 1950, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Alfred Isch, 8 Feb 1947, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Herman Isch, 16 Sep 1961, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Herman Isch Jr., 19 Dec 1942, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
August Isch, 12 Jul 1952, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Julius Isch, 23 Dec 1968, Glacier Memorial Gardens, Kalispell
Hattie Isch, 22 Jun 1971, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Hilda J. Isch, 11 Oct 1919, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Emma Streit, 20 May 1972, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Rudolph Streit, 13 Jul 1956, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
William Streit, 28 Nov 1974, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell; obit found:
http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mt/FlatheadOb...
Gustav C. Wendt, 20 Feb 1947, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Gustav C. Wendt, 3 Mar 1952, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
The Daily Inter Lake
Tuesday, March 15, 1938
page five
FUNERALS
John Isch
Funeral services for John Isch were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Waggener & Campbell chapel by Rev. W. H. Sandy of Central Christian church. There were many beautiful flowers and the chapel was more than filled by the many friends. During the service Mrs. M. A. Tiffany and Mrs. W. H. Sandy sang three hymns, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Frank Moothart. Friends acting as pall bearers were J. V. Harrington, W. H. Rauska, Alfred Schulp, F. X. Grosswiler, and W. B. Jordan. Interment was made in the Conrad Memorial cemetery.
OBITUARY
John Isch was born December 5, 1853 at Bern, Switzerland. At the age of six months he came with his parents to Elkader, Iowa, where he grew to manhood and was married Feb. 1876 to Wilhelmina Nehls. In 1884 they moved to West Bend, Iowa, and in 1912 to the Flathead. They farmed here for many years before retiring. Mr. Isch passed away in Kalispell March 11, 1938 at the age of 84 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Wilhelmina Isch, and their nine children, five sons, Alfred, Herman, August, Julius and Henry; four daughters, Mrs. R. J. Strait, Mrs. Frank Domek, Mrs. Oscar Lehr and Mrs. Gus Wendt, Jr., all living here in the valley; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Werner of Salem, Oregon, and Mrs. Fannie Falb of West Bend, Iowa. There are also 38 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Further Information:
John acquired considerable farming land in Iowa, but disposed of his holdings and came to MT. He became one of the leading farmers of Flathead County, MT. In 1917, Mr. Isch retired to Kalispell.
John Isch was married to Wilhelmina Nels, born in Mecklinburg-Schweren, Germany, daughter of Louise and Ernestine (Donvagen) Nels. John and Wilhelmina Isch had ten children: Josephine, died 1918 of influenza (Mrs. Samuel Streit); Emma (1. Mrs. Frank Will, 2. Mrs. Rudolph Streit); Alfred, Herman (Kalispell, MT); August (Flathead Valley, MT), Julius, Lena (Mrs. Frank Donek); Henry, Ella, Minnie (Mrs. Gus Wendt).
John Isch died, 11 Mar 1938, age 84, Flathead Co., MT.
Wilhelmina Isch died, 22 Jun 1950, age 90, Flathead Co., MT
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DAILY INTER LAKE, Kalispell, MT, 15 Mar 1938
Obituary:
John Isch was born, 5 Dec 1853, Berne Switzerland. At the age of six months he came with his parents to Elkader, IA, where he grew to manhood and was married Feb 1876 to Whilhelmina Nehls. In 1884 they moved to West Bend, IA, and in 1912 to the Flathead. They farmed here for many years before retiring. Mr. Isch passed away in Kalispell, 11 Mar 1938, at the age of 84 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Whilhelmina Isch and their nine children, five sons, Alfred, Herman, August, Julius, and Henry; four daughters, Mrs. R.J. Strait, Mrs. Frank Domek, Mrs. Oscar Lohr, and Mrs. Gus Wendt, Jr., all living here in the valley. Two sisters, Mrs. Emma Werner, Salem, Oregon, and Mrs. Fannie Felb or West Band, IA. There are also 38 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
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Extract from "Montana Its Story and Biography" Volume III; Tom Stout, editor; page 844:
The name of John Isch is well known among the leading farmers of the Flathead country, whither he came many years ago, and through close attention to business and unswerving industry he has met with a large degree of material success. He comes of sturdy Swiss stock, he himself having been born in Switzerland and his family on both sides going far back into the annals of the mountains and valleys of that wonderful little republic. So he has in him many of the elements that always win in the battle of life, no matter where fought out, and while he was fortunate in coming to a rich country where the soil was strong, competition not too fierce and where, as the English poet, Mackay, wrote a century ago, "the humblest may gather the fruits of the soil," if they be willing to put forth a little effort, yet Mr. Isch, no doubt, would have succeeded in establishing a good home in any country or locality where he might have settled.
John Isch was born in 1854, the son of John and Fannie Isch. His parents brought their little family to the United States when the subject was but six months old, their first home here being established in Iowa. In that neighborhood he was reared to manhood and secured a good practical education in the public schools. Subsequently the family moved to the state of Illinois, where both of the parents spent the remainder of their lives and died. The subject, who has devoted his entire active life to agricultural pursuits, acquired considerable farming land in Iowa, but when he finally decided to make his permanent home in Montana he disposed of his Iowa holdings and devoted his entire attention to his home ranch. Progressive and energetic, Mr. Isch was enabled to create a home that would be hard to excell in the way of comfort and convenience. A good business manager, he was successful through the years, enjoying an enviable reputation throughout this section of the country as an enterprising, industrious and far-sighted farmer. After applying himself indefatigably to his farm through the years until 1917, Mr. Isch decided to retire from the active management of the farm and moved to Kalispell, where, at the edge of that attractive little city, he owns a comfortable home, surrounded by thirteen acres of land, and where he expects to spend the rest of his days in the enjoyment of that rest which his years of toil so richly entitle him.
Mr. Isch was married to Wilhelmina Nels, who was born in Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany, the daughter of Louise and Ernestine (Donvagen) Nels. To Mr. and Mrs. Isch have been born ten children, namely: Josephine, Emma Alfred, Herman, August, Julius, Lena, Henry, Ella and Minnie. Josephine became the wife of Samuel Streit, and to them were born the following children: Josephine, Emma, Della, John, Helen, Edna, Gladys, Herman and Daisy. The mother of these children died in 1918 of the influenza. Emma became the wife, first, of Frank Will, and they had one daughter, Caroline. After the death of Mr. Will Emma became the wife of Rudolph Striet, of Alabama, and to them were born seven children: Willie, Julius, Minnie, Mary, Margaret, Paul and August, the lattr deceased. Herman, who is a successful rancher near Kalispell, married Hattie Jacobson, and they have four children, May, Grace, Mary Louise and Josephine. August, who also operates a ranch in the Flathead Valley, was married to Hilda Jacobson, now deceased, and they had one child, Viva. Julius enlisted in the United States army for service in the recent World war, was first sent to Camp Lewis and then to France, where he spent eighteen months. He took part in many of the notable engagements in which the "doughboys" had a part and was severely wounded in battle. He was finally returned to the United States and honorably discharged. He is married to Emma Bernard. Lena is the wife of Frank Donek, and they have two children, Rozelle and Francis. Henry was married to Anna Jensen, and they have one son, Harry. Ella remains at home with her parents. Minnie became the wife of Gus Wendt and the mother of three children, Vivian, Eva and Wayne.
In his political views Mr. Isch is not bound by party ties, though he sees some good in all parties. But he reserves the right to vote for the men and measures which in his view promise to be of the greatest enefit to the greatest number. Fraternally he is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mrs. Isch was reared in the faith of the Lutheran Church, of which she is a faithful member. Mr. Isch has been closely identified with the progress and prosperity which has characterized the Flathead Valley, and a history embracing this section of th state would not be complete without the foregoing reference to his life and the success he has achieved as an earnest, courageous laborer in one of the most important fields of endeavor, agriculture. He is public spirited and generous, and enjoys to an eminent degree the confidence and good will of all who know him.
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Death dates of descendants:
John Isch,11 Mar 1938, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Wilhelmina Isch, 22 Jun 1950, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Emma Leota Isch, 22 Nov 1950, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Alfred Isch, 8 Feb 1947, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Herman Isch, 16 Sep 1961, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Herman Isch Jr., 19 Dec 1942, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
August Isch, 12 Jul 1952, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Julius Isch, 23 Dec 1968, Glacier Memorial Gardens, Kalispell
Hattie Isch, 22 Jun 1971, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Hilda J. Isch, 11 Oct 1919, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Emma Streit, 20 May 1972, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Rudolph Streit, 13 Jul 1956, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
William Streit, 28 Nov 1974, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell; obit found:
http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mt/FlatheadOb...
Gustav C. Wendt, 20 Feb 1947, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Gustav C. Wendt, 3 Mar 1952, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Tuesday, March 15, 1938
page five
FUNERALS
John Isch
Funeral services for John Isch were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Waggener & Campbell chapel by Rev. W. H. Sandy of Central Christian church. There were many beautiful flowers and the chapel was more than filled by the many friends. During the service Mrs. M. A. Tiffany and Mrs. W. H. Sandy sang three hymns, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Frank Moothart. Friends acting as pall bearers were J. V. Harrington, W. H. Rauska, Alfred Schulp, F. X. Grosswiler, and W. B. Jordan. Interment was made in the Conrad Memorial cemetery.
OBITUARY
John Isch was born December 5, 1853 at Bern, Switzerland. At the age of six months he came with his parents to Elkader, Iowa, where he grew to manhood and was married Feb. 1876 to Wilhelmina Nehls. In 1884 they moved to West Bend, Iowa, and in 1912 to the Flathead. They farmed here for many years before retiring. Mr. Isch passed away in Kalispell March 11, 1938 at the age of 84 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Wilhelmina Isch, and their nine children, five sons, Alfred, Herman, August, Julius and Henry; four daughters, Mrs. R. J. Strait, Mrs. Frank Domek, Mrs. Oscar Lehr and Mrs. Gus Wendt, Jr., all living here in the valley; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Werner of Salem, Oregon, and Mrs. Fannie Falb of West Bend, Iowa. There are also 38 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Further Information:
John acquired considerable farming land in Iowa, but disposed of his holdings and came to MT. He became one of the leading farmers of Flathead County, MT. In 1917, Mr. Isch retired to Kalispell.
John Isch was married to Wilhelmina Nels, born in Mecklinburg-Schweren, Germany, daughter of Louise and Ernestine (Donvagen) Nels. John and Wilhelmina Isch had ten children: Josephine, died 1918 of influenza (Mrs. Samuel Streit); Emma (1. Mrs. Frank Will, 2. Mrs. Rudolph Streit); Alfred, Herman (Kalispell, MT); August (Flathead Valley, MT), Julius, Lena (Mrs. Frank Donek); Henry, Ella, Minnie (Mrs. Gus Wendt).
John Isch died, 11 Mar 1938, age 84, Flathead Co., MT.
Wilhelmina Isch died, 22 Jun 1950, age 90, Flathead Co., MT
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DAILY INTER LAKE, Kalispell, MT, 15 Mar 1938
Obituary:
John Isch was born, 5 Dec 1853, Berne Switzerland. At the age of six months he came with his parents to Elkader, IA, where he grew to manhood and was married Feb 1876 to Whilhelmina Nehls. In 1884 they moved to West Bend, IA, and in 1912 to the Flathead. They farmed here for many years before retiring. Mr. Isch passed away in Kalispell, 11 Mar 1938, at the age of 84 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Whilhelmina Isch and their nine children, five sons, Alfred, Herman, August, Julius, and Henry; four daughters, Mrs. R.J. Strait, Mrs. Frank Domek, Mrs. Oscar Lohr, and Mrs. Gus Wendt, Jr., all living here in the valley. Two sisters, Mrs. Emma Werner, Salem, Oregon, and Mrs. Fannie Felb or West Band, IA. There are also 38 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
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Extract from "Montana Its Story and Biography" Volume III; Tom Stout, editor; page 844:
The name of John Isch is well known among the leading farmers of the Flathead country, whither he came many years ago, and through close attention to business and unswerving industry he has met with a large degree of material success. He comes of sturdy Swiss stock, he himself having been born in Switzerland and his family on both sides going far back into the annals of the mountains and valleys of that wonderful little republic. So he has in him many of the elements that always win in the battle of life, no matter where fought out, and while he was fortunate in coming to a rich country where the soil was strong, competition not too fierce and where, as the English poet, Mackay, wrote a century ago, "the humblest may gather the fruits of the soil," if they be willing to put forth a little effort, yet Mr. Isch, no doubt, would have succeeded in establishing a good home in any country or locality where he might have settled.
John Isch was born in 1854, the son of John and Fannie Isch. His parents brought their little family to the United States when the subject was but six months old, their first home here being established in Iowa. In that neighborhood he was reared to manhood and secured a good practical education in the public schools. Subsequently the family moved to the state of Illinois, where both of the parents spent the remainder of their lives and died. The subject, who has devoted his entire active life to agricultural pursuits, acquired considerable farming land in Iowa, but when he finally decided to make his permanent home in Montana he disposed of his Iowa holdings and devoted his entire attention to his home ranch. Progressive and energetic, Mr. Isch was enabled to create a home that would be hard to excell in the way of comfort and convenience. A good business manager, he was successful through the years, enjoying an enviable reputation throughout this section of the country as an enterprising, industrious and far-sighted farmer. After applying himself indefatigably to his farm through the years until 1917, Mr. Isch decided to retire from the active management of the farm and moved to Kalispell, where, at the edge of that attractive little city, he owns a comfortable home, surrounded by thirteen acres of land, and where he expects to spend the rest of his days in the enjoyment of that rest which his years of toil so richly entitle him.
Mr. Isch was married to Wilhelmina Nels, who was born in Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany, the daughter of Louise and Ernestine (Donvagen) Nels. To Mr. and Mrs. Isch have been born ten children, namely: Josephine, Emma Alfred, Herman, August, Julius, Lena, Henry, Ella and Minnie. Josephine became the wife of Samuel Streit, and to them were born the following children: Josephine, Emma, Della, John, Helen, Edna, Gladys, Herman and Daisy. The mother of these children died in 1918 of the influenza. Emma became the wife, first, of Frank Will, and they had one daughter, Caroline. After the death of Mr. Will Emma became the wife of Rudolph Striet, of Alabama, and to them were born seven children: Willie, Julius, Minnie, Mary, Margaret, Paul and August, the lattr deceased. Herman, who is a successful rancher near Kalispell, married Hattie Jacobson, and they have four children, May, Grace, Mary Louise and Josephine. August, who also operates a ranch in the Flathead Valley, was married to Hilda Jacobson, now deceased, and they had one child, Viva. Julius enlisted in the United States army for service in the recent World war, was first sent to Camp Lewis and then to France, where he spent eighteen months. He took part in many of the notable engagements in which the "doughboys" had a part and was severely wounded in battle. He was finally returned to the United States and honorably discharged. He is married to Emma Bernard. Lena is the wife of Frank Donek, and they have two children, Rozelle and Francis. Henry was married to Anna Jensen, and they have one son, Harry. Ella remains at home with her parents. Minnie became the wife of Gus Wendt and the mother of three children, Vivian, Eva and Wayne.
In his political views Mr. Isch is not bound by party ties, though he sees some good in all parties. But he reserves the right to vote for the men and measures which in his view promise to be of the greatest enefit to the greatest number. Fraternally he is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mrs. Isch was reared in the faith of the Lutheran Church, of which she is a faithful member. Mr. Isch has been closely identified with the progress and prosperity which has characterized the Flathead Valley, and a history embracing this section of th state would not be complete without the foregoing reference to his life and the success he has achieved as an earnest, courageous laborer in one of the most important fields of endeavor, agriculture. He is public spirited and generous, and enjoys to an eminent degree the confidence and good will of all who know him.
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Death dates of descendants:
John Isch,11 Mar 1938, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Wilhelmina Isch, 22 Jun 1950, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Emma Leota Isch, 22 Nov 1950, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Alfred Isch, 8 Feb 1947, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Herman Isch, 16 Sep 1961, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Herman Isch Jr., 19 Dec 1942, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
August Isch, 12 Jul 1952, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Julius Isch, 23 Dec 1968, Glacier Memorial Gardens, Kalispell
Hattie Isch, 22 Jun 1971, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Hilda J. Isch, 11 Oct 1919, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Emma Streit, 20 May 1972, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Rudolph Streit, 13 Jul 1956, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
William Streit, 28 Nov 1974, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell; obit found:
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Gustav C. Wendt, 20 Feb 1947, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
Gustav C. Wendt, 3 Mar 1952, Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell
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