JOHN SPINKER (d. 1929)

JOHN SPINKER IS VICTIM OF DEATH
Life-long Resident of the County Dies at Local Hospital Today
John Gerhardt Spinker, a resient of Manitowoc his entire life, and
a patient at the hospital for the last year, died at 7 a.m. today at
the age of 57, death following a sudden stroke about a year ago and
since then had been confined to the hospital.
The deceased was born in this city Jan. 30, 1872, attended local
schools and later became a painter, working in that capacity up to
the time of his illness. He married Kate Hrdina, the couple being
blessed with seven children, Lillian, Martha and Marie, at home at
1211 Green street, John, George and William of this city and Herman
of Madison. Mrs. Spinker died 20 years ago. A sister, Mrs. Anton
Wolf (sic) and a step brother, Henry Brose, both of this city and
his mother, Mrs. Dora Brose, also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. E.A. Kuhn at 2 p.m.
Saturday at the Leschke funeral home with burial in Evergreen.
Manitowoc Times, Thursday, February 7, 1929 P.4
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John Spinker Dies At Hospital Today
John Spinker, 56, a lifetime resident of Manitowoc, passed away at
the hospital this morning. Mr. Spinker was born January 30, 1872.
He took up the painters' trade and continued this line of work until
his retirement a few years' ago. The deceased married Kate Hartne (sic)
in 1896, who passed away a number of years ago.
???? ?????? ????? three duaghters, Lillian, Martha, Marie and four sons,
John, George and William of this city and Herman of Madison. He is also
survived by his stepmother, Mrs. Dora Brose and one sister, Mrs. Anton
Wolff.
The funeral services will be held from the Leschke Chapel Saturday
afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. C.A. Kuhn officiating. Burial will be
at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, February 7, 1929 P.14
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[John Gehardt/cause: cerebral hemorrhage]