WELL-KNOWN KOSSUTH PIONEER CALLED BY DEATH
Anton Youra (sic), 77, Had Made Home Here for Years, Passes Away
Anton Youra, a pioneer resident of Kossuth, was buried at Francis Creek yesterday. Mr. Youra's death having occurred Saturday. He was 77 years of age, and death was due to infirmities incident to his advanced years. For many years, he was one of the best-known farmers of Kossuth.
Mr. Youra is survived by seven children, as follows: Anton and Henry, Mrs. Wenzel Yindra, Kossuth; Mrs. John Strouf, Montana; Mrs. Herman Kitzerow, Kewaunee; Mrs. F. Kretchen and Mrs. W. Weise, this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald Tuesday, December 12, 1916 pg. 8
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The reaper, whose name is Death, has visited us and removed from our midst one of our few surviving pioneers when early Saturday morning, Dec. 9th, Mr. Anton Youra Sr., passed way at the home of his son, Henry.
Mr. Youra was stricken with paralysis and suffered only three weeks. He was born in Bohemia in 1840 and came to America with his parents at the age of 17, settling in Wisconsin. He got married to Mrs. Pech. His wife was laid to rest 23 years ago. He then resided with his son, Henry, until his death. He was the father of eight children and, seven of whom are left to mourn his death, namely, Mrs. Weise and Mrs. Pech of Manitowoc, Mrs. John Strouf of Montana, Mrs. Kitzrou of Kewaunee, Mrs. Jim Jinra, Anton and Henry of this locality.
He was a kind and charitable old friend, a good Christian, and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. The funeral was held Monday morning from the late home with interment in the Francis Creek Evangelical Cemetery. May his soul rest in peace.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Dec. 14, 1916
Anton Youra (sic), 77, Had Made Home Here for Years, Passes Away
Anton Youra, a pioneer resident of Kossuth, was buried at Francis Creek yesterday. Mr. Youra's death having occurred Saturday. He was 77 years of age, and death was due to infirmities incident to his advanced years. For many years, he was one of the best-known farmers of Kossuth.
Mr. Youra is survived by seven children, as follows: Anton and Henry, Mrs. Wenzel Yindra, Kossuth; Mrs. John Strouf, Montana; Mrs. Herman Kitzerow, Kewaunee; Mrs. F. Kretchen and Mrs. W. Weise, this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald Tuesday, December 12, 1916 pg. 8
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The reaper, whose name is Death, has visited us and removed from our midst one of our few surviving pioneers when early Saturday morning, Dec. 9th, Mr. Anton Youra Sr., passed way at the home of his son, Henry.
Mr. Youra was stricken with paralysis and suffered only three weeks. He was born in Bohemia in 1840 and came to America with his parents at the age of 17, settling in Wisconsin. He got married to Mrs. Pech. His wife was laid to rest 23 years ago. He then resided with his son, Henry, until his death. He was the father of eight children and, seven of whom are left to mourn his death, namely, Mrs. Weise and Mrs. Pech of Manitowoc, Mrs. John Strouf of Montana, Mrs. Kitzrou of Kewaunee, Mrs. Jim Jinra, Anton and Henry of this locality.
He was a kind and charitable old friend, a good Christian, and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. The funeral was held Monday morning from the late home with interment in the Francis Creek Evangelical Cemetery. May his soul rest in peace.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Dec. 14, 1916
WELL-KNOWN KOSSUTH PIONEER CALLED BY DEATH
Anton Youra (sic), 77, Had Made Home Here for Years, Passes Away
Anton Youra, a pioneer resident of Kossuth, was buried at Francis Creek yesterday. Mr. Youra's death having occurred Saturday. He was 77 years of age, and death was due to infirmities incident to his advanced years. For many years, he was one of the best-known farmers of Kossuth.
Mr. Youra is survived by seven children, as follows: Anton and Henry, Mrs. Wenzel Yindra, Kossuth; Mrs. John Strouf, Montana; Mrs. Herman Kitzerow, Kewaunee; Mrs. F. Kretchen and Mrs. W. Weise, this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald Tuesday, December 12, 1916 pg. 8
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The reaper, whose name is Death, has visited us and removed from our midst one of our few surviving pioneers when early Saturday morning, Dec. 9th, Mr. Anton Youra Sr., passed way at the home of his son, Henry.
Mr. Youra was stricken with paralysis and suffered only three weeks. He was born in Bohemia in 1840 and came to America with his parents at the age of 17, settling in Wisconsin. He got married to Mrs. Pech. His wife was laid to rest 23 years ago. He then resided with his son, Henry, until his death. He was the father of eight children and, seven of whom are left to mourn his death, namely, Mrs. Weise and Mrs. Pech of Manitowoc, Mrs. John Strouf of Montana, Mrs. Kitzrou of Kewaunee, Mrs. Jim Jinra, Anton and Henry of this locality.
He was a kind and charitable old friend, a good Christian, and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. The funeral was held Monday morning from the late home with interment in the Francis Creek Evangelical Cemetery. May his soul rest in peace.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Dec. 14, 1916
Anton Youra (sic), 77, Had Made Home Here for Years, Passes Away
Anton Youra, a pioneer resident of Kossuth, was buried at Francis Creek yesterday. Mr. Youra's death having occurred Saturday. He was 77 years of age, and death was due to infirmities incident to his advanced years. For many years, he was one of the best-known farmers of Kossuth.
Mr. Youra is survived by seven children, as follows: Anton and Henry, Mrs. Wenzel Yindra, Kossuth; Mrs. John Strouf, Montana; Mrs. Herman Kitzerow, Kewaunee; Mrs. F. Kretchen and Mrs. W. Weise, this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald Tuesday, December 12, 1916 pg. 8
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The reaper, whose name is Death, has visited us and removed from our midst one of our few surviving pioneers when early Saturday morning, Dec. 9th, Mr. Anton Youra Sr., passed way at the home of his son, Henry.
Mr. Youra was stricken with paralysis and suffered only three weeks. He was born in Bohemia in 1840 and came to America with his parents at the age of 17, settling in Wisconsin. He got married to Mrs. Pech. His wife was laid to rest 23 years ago. He then resided with his son, Henry, until his death. He was the father of eight children and, seven of whom are left to mourn his death, namely, Mrs. Weise and Mrs. Pech of Manitowoc, Mrs. John Strouf of Montana, Mrs. Kitzrou of Kewaunee, Mrs. Jim Jinra, Anton and Henry of this locality.
He was a kind and charitable old friend, a good Christian, and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. The funeral was held Monday morning from the late home with interment in the Francis Creek Evangelical Cemetery. May his soul rest in peace.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Dec. 14, 1916
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