Person:Christian Sartorius (1)

Christian Gerdes Sartorius

April 13, 1869 - December 18, 1926

Obituary

From the Ashkum Journal

Christian G Sartorius, was born in Maggenkruck Kreis Wittmund Germany on April 13, 1869 and died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas on December 18, 1926, at the age of 57 years, 8 months and 5 days.

The deceased came to America at the age of 19 years and settled in Danforth, Illinois. There he stayed with has sister, Mrs. Julins Muller, for a time. He then engaged in farming.

On February 16, 1898, he was married to Hilke Wilken at Danforth, Illinois, by Rev. Staehlim. The couple then moved to Ashkum Township, where they engaged in farming for a number of years. This union was blessed with two children, George and Mrs. Lena B. Wessels of Stuttgart, Arkansas.

In 1903, Mr. Sartorius and his family move to Wheatly, Arkansas, and settled on a farm there until 1914, when he and his family moved to Stuttgart, where he resided until his death.

The deceased was a well known and highly respected man, and carried on rice farming on a large scale in his community.

His friendly and loving disposition made him a host of true friends. His health began to fail about a year ago, and death was due to cancer.

He leaves to morn his death his beloved wife, Mrs. Hilke Sartorius and two Children, George and Mrs. Lena Wessels, besides a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted Friday Afternoon December 24, 1926 by Rev. Kribs at the Lutheran Church in Stuttgart and his body was laid to rest in Buerkle cemetery. May he rest in Peace.

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