Joseph Berg (1850-1917)
- Emory Gragg has sold his property on Castle avenue to Joseph Berg of Hammond, who will move here with his family in the near future.
An April 12, 1917, Lowell Tribune article on page 7, column 3: added the following:
- Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Berg, of Hammond, have moved into their property lately purchased of Emory Gragg. We extend to them a hearty welcome as citizens of our town.
Joseph Berg's obituary was found in the May 3, 1917, microfilmed copy of the Lowell Tribune at the Lowell Public Library. (A few pages of this issue of the paper were duplicated on the microfilm, and they were also counted as separate pages so that the indexed information could be found more easily.) The article in questions was found on page 12, column 3:
- Joseph Berg was born in Erwiette, Germany, January 4, 1850. At the age of sixteen years, he came to America with his parents, and settled at Klaasville, Lake County, Indiana, where he resided for forty-six years. He engaged in farming and was Manager of the State Line Creamery for many years.
Four years ago, after the closing of the Catholic church at Klaasville, he moved to Hammond, where he was employed by the F.S. Betz Company.
Four weeks ago he moved to Lowell, Indiana, where he could be nearer the church, and thus practice the duties of his holy religion more fully.
He passed away on Friday, April 20, 1917, after an illness of several days, having been a patient sufferer. He is survived by three sisters, Miss Louisa Berg, Mrs. Louis Berg, Sr., Mrs. Mary Weber of Lowell, and a brother, Bernard Berg, of Hammond, Indiana, also a host of nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
The deceased was a most kind and loving brother and true friend, and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. He was always ready to extend a helping hand in any good work, and the world was better for his having lived in it. He conscientiously performed every duty of the various positions he held, and was held in the highest respect by everyone with whom he came in contact.
The funeral, which was largely attended by relatives and friends, was held at St. Edward's church, of Lowell at 9 o'clock a.m., Tuesday April 24th, 1917. Rev. H. Hoerstman officiated at Requiem High Mass. The church was filled to its capacity, showing the esteem in which the deceased was held.
Interment was made in the Klaasville cemetery. The Hanover Center Court of Catholic Order of Foresters, of which the deceased was a member, attended the services in a body, and acted as pallbearers. Many out-of-town relatives and friends attended the funeral.
- Card of Thanks: We desire to extend to our friends our heartfelt thanks and appreciation, for their many acts of kindness during the sickness of our dear brother, Joseph Berg. We also wish to thank them for their many kind words of consolation, and wish to thank the choir, and those who furnished their autos. Their many acts of kindness will ever be remembered by us. Signed: Miss Louisa Berg, Mrs. Louis Berg, Sr., Mrs. Mary Weber, Bernard Berg.
This legal notice appeared in the May 24 , 1917, Lowell Tribune (page 6, column 1) and was repeated on June 14 (page 3, column 1):
Notice of Administration
In the matter of the Estate of Joseph Berg, deceased -- No. 2071.Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed Executrix of said Estate, by the Judge of the Lake Circuit Court.
Said Estate is supposed to be solvent.
LOUISE BERG, Executrix.
Dated May 17, 1917
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