Shimek, Vinzle Thomas 1902 – 1919

SHIMEK

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 12/22/2024 at 11:04:15

Source: Cresco Plain Dealer Mar. 21, 1919, P3 C3

OBITUARY
SHIMEK.

Wensel Thomas Shimek, third oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shimek, was born in Howard county, Nov. 17th, 1902, and died Feb. 22nd, 1919, aged 16 years, 3 months and five days.
He grew to young manhood in this vicinity. He was taken sick with Spanish Influenza on the eighth day of Feb. which sickness did not last very long. He was sick only a few days and was able to be up and around the house, and on the 18th of Feb. he was called back to bed and remained there until death had called him from our midst. He was laid to rest in Our Lady of Lourdes cemetery on Monday morning, Rev. Father Hogan conducting the funeral services. He leaves to mourn his untimely death his parents, five brothers and one sister and besides a large circle of relatives and friends.

CARD OF THANKS.
We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all who so kindly assisted us during our recent bereavement.
Mr. and Mrs. Thoams Shimek and Family.

Transcriber’s Note: Find a Grave shows his name spelled Vinzle.

Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery
 

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