THE WEST POINT BEE
Thursday, January 13, 1921

Mrs. Mary Arns, a pioneer and one
of the oldest residents of West Point
Township, passed away at the old
homestead, about two miles south of
West Point, Sunday, January 9, 1921
at 6:30 p.m.

The deceased reached a remarkable
age, being 90 years, 3 months and 6
days of age at the time of her death.
Constitutionally as well as mentally
she was unusually strong and took to
her bed about a year ago.

Mary Brockpals was born in
Westphalen, Germany, October 3,
1830. She was united in marriage to
Henry Luetkehans at Nuenkirchen,
Germany, on January 16, 1850. They
emigrated to this country, landing at
New Orleans on December 31, 1852,
and the following April they came to
West Point, this county, and the
deceased lived here for over sixty-
seven years. Her husband passed
away October 21, 1877. Her second
marriage was to Henry Arns, which
took place February 8, 1882. He
preceeded her in death nine years ago.

Deceased was the mother of
fourteen children, eight of whom are
living, three sons and five daughters:
Frank Luetkehans of near Burlington,
Stephen Luetkehans of Thisamingo,
Okla., and Henry Luetkehans at
home: Mrs. Theresa Goebel of West
Point, Mrs. Catherine Brockelman of
near Burlington, Mrs. Elizabeth
Maiboerger and Mrs. Clara Rohkar of
Ft. Madison and Mrs. Margaret
Soppe of St. Paul. She also leaves
forty-five grandchildren and forty-one
great grandchildren.

Deceased was a lifelong member of
the Catholic church and a member of
St. Mary's church and the Rosary
Society of the parish. She lived a long
and useful life and was a true, loving
and kind wife and mother. She was
also held in high esteem by all who
knew her and her neighbors will
remember her many kind deeds to all
those in need, and was ever ready to
give aid when necessary.

The funeral services were held at
St. Mary's church Tuesday morning
at 10:00 o'clock, Rev. Father Grothe
officiated and the services were
attended by many relatives and
friends. Interment was made in
Calvary cemetery.

Six grandchildren carried the
remains to its resting place. They
were:
Henry Luetkehans,
Frank Luetkehans,
Henry Maiboerger,
John Brockelman,
Robert Stueker,
Ben Goebel.

Those who attended the funeral
from out of town were:
Mr. and Mrs. John Brockelman, Sr.,
Mr. and Mrs. John Brockelman, Jr.,
Miss Rose Brockelman,
Mrs. Theresa Sauerwine and children Harry and Gertrude,
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Luetkehans, Jr.,
Frank Luetkehans, Sr., all of Burlington;
Mr. and Mrs. H. Maiboerger, Sr.,
Mr. and Mrs. H. Maiboerger, Jr.,
Mr. and Mrs. B.C. Rohkar and daughter Hazel,
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Maiboerger,
Clara, Elinor, and John Mailboerger,
Mr. and Mrs. John Rippenkroeger, all of Ft.
Madison;
Mr. and Mrs. George Luetkehans of Monmouth;
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Soppe and children,
Mr. and Mrs. G. Overberg and family of St. Paul.