This morning the news came that Miss Anna Naber passed away at 8:30 a.m. She has suffered from arthritis for many years and has been bedridden for the last two weeks.
The deceased reached the age of 72 years, eight months and four days. She was born here November 22, 1871 daughter of the late businessman Mr. Dietrich Naber and his wife, and grew up here. For several years she was a German teacher here and in Chicago. She also served here in her father's business as a merchant for many years. She served on the Library Board here for 37 years and held the position of Treasurer of the Library Board. She was president of the Women's Choir and Women's Section for several years.
Except for her parents, her brother, Oscar Naber and two sisters, Della Naber and Louise, Mrs. Albert Paustian. preceded her in death.
She leaves behind the following siblings: Miss Mathilda and Lucy, Hedwig, Mrs. Heinrich Wegner, and Adolf Naber, all from here.
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the family home with burial in Graceland cemetery.
Dodge County Pionier July 26, 1944 (Translated from the German)
Miss Anna Naber, a lifelong resident of this city passed away in death at her home last Wednesday morning at about 8:30 after an illness of several years with arthritis, being confined to her bed for the past two weeks.
Anna Naber was born in this city on Nov. 22, 1871, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dietrich Naber, thus reaching the age of 72 years, eight months and four days. The parents were early settlers of this community, the father opening up a general store in this city when the country was very thinly settled.
After her graduation from the Mayville High school she instructed German classes here for several years and then went to Chicago where she also instructed in German for a number of years. Returning to this city she assisted in her father's store for many years and few people in this part of the county did not know Anna Naber.
She was one of the founders of the Mayville Library and for nearly 40 years was secretary and treasurer of the Mayville Public library. She served faithfully on the library board until early this spring when her ailment made it impossible for her to attend the meetings. For many years she was an active member of the Ladies chorus and the Damensektion and was president of the two organizations for many years, and an honorary member of the Mayville Woman's Club.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Oscar, two sisters, Louise, Mrs. Albert Paustian and Della. She is mourned by the following: Mathilda, Lucy, Hedwig, Mrs. Henry Wegner, and Adolf, all of this city.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Naber residence, conducted by Atty. John A. Thiel with two beautiful selections by Miss Ruth Strampe, accompanied by Mrs. G. E. Jones. She was laid to rest in Graceland cemetery for the beautifying of which she worked so willingly as a member of the Frauen-Verein.
The Mayville News August 2, 1944
The deceased reached the age of 72 years, eight months and four days. She was born here November 22, 1871 daughter of the late businessman Mr. Dietrich Naber and his wife, and grew up here. For several years she was a German teacher here and in Chicago. She also served here in her father's business as a merchant for many years. She served on the Library Board here for 37 years and held the position of Treasurer of the Library Board. She was president of the Women's Choir and Women's Section for several years.
Except for her parents, her brother, Oscar Naber and two sisters, Della Naber and Louise, Mrs. Albert Paustian. preceded her in death.
She leaves behind the following siblings: Miss Mathilda and Lucy, Hedwig, Mrs. Heinrich Wegner, and Adolf Naber, all from here.
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the family home with burial in Graceland cemetery.
Dodge County Pionier July 26, 1944 (Translated from the German)
Miss Anna Naber, a lifelong resident of this city passed away in death at her home last Wednesday morning at about 8:30 after an illness of several years with arthritis, being confined to her bed for the past two weeks.
Anna Naber was born in this city on Nov. 22, 1871, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dietrich Naber, thus reaching the age of 72 years, eight months and four days. The parents were early settlers of this community, the father opening up a general store in this city when the country was very thinly settled.
After her graduation from the Mayville High school she instructed German classes here for several years and then went to Chicago where she also instructed in German for a number of years. Returning to this city she assisted in her father's store for many years and few people in this part of the county did not know Anna Naber.
She was one of the founders of the Mayville Library and for nearly 40 years was secretary and treasurer of the Mayville Public library. She served faithfully on the library board until early this spring when her ailment made it impossible for her to attend the meetings. For many years she was an active member of the Ladies chorus and the Damensektion and was president of the two organizations for many years, and an honorary member of the Mayville Woman's Club.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Oscar, two sisters, Louise, Mrs. Albert Paustian and Della. She is mourned by the following: Mathilda, Lucy, Hedwig, Mrs. Henry Wegner, and Adolf, all of this city.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Naber residence, conducted by Atty. John A. Thiel with two beautiful selections by Miss Ruth Strampe, accompanied by Mrs. G. E. Jones. She was laid to rest in Graceland cemetery for the beautifying of which she worked so willingly as a member of the Frauen-Verein.
The Mayville News August 2, 1944
This morning the news came that Miss Anna Naber passed away at 8:30 a.m. She has suffered from arthritis for many years and has been bedridden for the last two weeks.
The deceased reached the age of 72 years, eight months and four days. She was born here November 22, 1871 daughter of the late businessman Mr. Dietrich Naber and his wife, and grew up here. For several years she was a German teacher here and in Chicago. She also served here in her father's business as a merchant for many years. She served on the Library Board here for 37 years and held the position of Treasurer of the Library Board. She was president of the Women's Choir and Women's Section for several years.
Except for her parents, her brother, Oscar Naber and two sisters, Della Naber and Louise, Mrs. Albert Paustian. preceded her in death.
She leaves behind the following siblings: Miss Mathilda and Lucy, Hedwig, Mrs. Heinrich Wegner, and Adolf Naber, all from here.
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the family home with burial in Graceland cemetery.
Dodge County Pionier July 26, 1944 (Translated from the German)
Miss Anna Naber, a lifelong resident of this city passed away in death at her home last Wednesday morning at about 8:30 after an illness of several years with arthritis, being confined to her bed for the past two weeks.
Anna Naber was born in this city on Nov. 22, 1871, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dietrich Naber, thus reaching the age of 72 years, eight months and four days. The parents were early settlers of this community, the father opening up a general store in this city when the country was very thinly settled.
After her graduation from the Mayville High school she instructed German classes here for several years and then went to Chicago where she also instructed in German for a number of years. Returning to this city she assisted in her father's store for many years and few people in this part of the county did not know Anna Naber.
She was one of the founders of the Mayville Library and for nearly 40 years was secretary and treasurer of the Mayville Public library. She served faithfully on the library board until early this spring when her ailment made it impossible for her to attend the meetings. For many years she was an active member of the Ladies chorus and the Damensektion and was president of the two organizations for many years, and an honorary member of the Mayville Woman's Club.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Oscar, two sisters, Louise, Mrs. Albert Paustian and Della. She is mourned by the following: Mathilda, Lucy, Hedwig, Mrs. Henry Wegner, and Adolf, all of this city.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Naber residence, conducted by Atty. John A. Thiel with two beautiful selections by Miss Ruth Strampe, accompanied by Mrs. G. E. Jones. She was laid to rest in Graceland cemetery for the beautifying of which she worked so willingly as a member of the Frauen-Verein.
The Mayville News August 2, 1944
The deceased reached the age of 72 years, eight months and four days. She was born here November 22, 1871 daughter of the late businessman Mr. Dietrich Naber and his wife, and grew up here. For several years she was a German teacher here and in Chicago. She also served here in her father's business as a merchant for many years. She served on the Library Board here for 37 years and held the position of Treasurer of the Library Board. She was president of the Women's Choir and Women's Section for several years.
Except for her parents, her brother, Oscar Naber and two sisters, Della Naber and Louise, Mrs. Albert Paustian. preceded her in death.
She leaves behind the following siblings: Miss Mathilda and Lucy, Hedwig, Mrs. Heinrich Wegner, and Adolf Naber, all from here.
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the family home with burial in Graceland cemetery.
Dodge County Pionier July 26, 1944 (Translated from the German)
Miss Anna Naber, a lifelong resident of this city passed away in death at her home last Wednesday morning at about 8:30 after an illness of several years with arthritis, being confined to her bed for the past two weeks.
Anna Naber was born in this city on Nov. 22, 1871, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dietrich Naber, thus reaching the age of 72 years, eight months and four days. The parents were early settlers of this community, the father opening up a general store in this city when the country was very thinly settled.
After her graduation from the Mayville High school she instructed German classes here for several years and then went to Chicago where she also instructed in German for a number of years. Returning to this city she assisted in her father's store for many years and few people in this part of the county did not know Anna Naber.
She was one of the founders of the Mayville Library and for nearly 40 years was secretary and treasurer of the Mayville Public library. She served faithfully on the library board until early this spring when her ailment made it impossible for her to attend the meetings. For many years she was an active member of the Ladies chorus and the Damensektion and was president of the two organizations for many years, and an honorary member of the Mayville Woman's Club.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Oscar, two sisters, Louise, Mrs. Albert Paustian and Della. She is mourned by the following: Mathilda, Lucy, Hedwig, Mrs. Henry Wegner, and Adolf, all of this city.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Naber residence, conducted by Atty. John A. Thiel with two beautiful selections by Miss Ruth Strampe, accompanied by Mrs. G. E. Jones. She was laid to rest in Graceland cemetery for the beautifying of which she worked so willingly as a member of the Frauen-Verein.
The Mayville News August 2, 1944
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