Individual Details

Death

Frank Matthiessen Died This Morning.
Frank Matthiessen died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Will Adams, this morning at 5:45 o'clock. He had been in failing health during the past three or four months. On Memorial day he suffered a nervous breakdown which seriously affected his mind. His brothers and sisters took him to Iowa City to the State University hospital for an examination by specialists. They determined that they could do nothing to relieve the condition. Following his last serious illness Mr. Matthiessan was cared for, both at the home of his brother, Fred Matthiessen, and at the home of his sister, Mrs. Will Adams.
The deceased was born in Wayne township, March 10, 1860. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob F. Matthiessen. During the early years of his life fee remained at home on the farm. He removed to Monticello 32 years ago where he has since made his home. He conducted a shop in connection with the Schoon Imple- ment company, where he sharpened sickles and kept a wood sawing outfit. Mr. Matthiessen never married. He is survived by five brothers and two sisters, Mrs. Will Adams, Anton Matthiessen, Jacob and Fred Matthiessen of Monticello; John Matthiessen of Lovell township; George Matthiessen of Viola, and Mrs. A. E. Himebaugh of Oelwein. All of these brothers and sisters were with him the day before his death, and all of them will be privileged to be present at the funeral, which will take place next Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Will Adams home. The funeral services will be in charge of Rev. Leonard Duckett, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Matthiessen's body will be buried at Oakwood cemetery.