Sudden cessation of the functions of the heart brought Mrs. August Tomaschefski (sic) of this city to a sudden death Saturday, funeral took place Tuesday. The deceased had been ill for some time but recently showed signs of recovering. She was 61 years old; she reared a family of 15 children, all living now. The decedent was a dutiful mother and a devout Christian being a constant attendant at the Lutheran Church. The husband and children who survive her feel the loss very much. All children of the departed except her son, John, were present at the funeral and also 21 grandchildren. The funeral was largely attended, the deceased being a pioneer of this county.

The children who mourn her loss are Gust, Fred, Adolph, John and George of this city, Mesdames Herman Raatz of Racine, Albert Orth of Chicago, Peter Hoffman of Janesville, Geo Allison of Chicago, Louis Van Huecklin of Racine, A. J. Kovales and Mrsrs. Otto Tomaschefski of Wausau, Reinhold, Chas and August of Chicago. Mr. Gust Guenther of Grand Rapids, Mich., a brother of the deceased, also attended the interment.

The Reporter - August 15, 1908 ... submitted by contributor "Shari Milks" (#49043446)

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Mrs. August Tomaschefsky died at her home in this city last Saturday morning. Her death was due to heart disease from which she has suffered for some time past.

Deceased was born on the 1st of Oct., 1846 at Neudoerfchen, Prussia and was married to August Tomaschefsky, her maiden name was Louisa Guenther. She came to America with her husband in 1868 and after residing at Manitowoc and Berlin, Ontario, they came to this city in 1880. She was the mother of fifteen children, six daughters and nine sons, all of whom were present at her funeral which took place today from the Lutheran Church.

The Chronicle - August 11, 1908 ... submitted by contributor "Shari Milks" (#49043446)