Individual Details

Census (family)

Charles Schlemmer Male 45
Augusta Schlemmer Female 45
Lena Schlemmer Female17
August Schlemmer Male 15
Adolph Schlemmer Male 10

Death

The Monticello Express Feb. 27, 1913

Augusta Ahrnken, the wife of Henry Ahrnken died at Sand Spring last Friday morning and her funeral was conducted at St. John's Lutheran church in Wayne township, this country by Rev. William H.L. Scheutz last Monday. Mrs. Ahrnken had been in poor health for nearly two years and had been confined to her bed most of the winter. She was 76 years, 4 months and 8 days old. Her maiden name was Augusta Jappe and she was born in Germany. She came to the United States many years ago and was married to Charles Schlemmer. She resided with him in Richland township for about 25 years. After his death she married Henry Ahrnken, which was about 10 years ago, and thereafter she made her home in Sand Spring. Mrs. Ahrnken is survived by five children by her first husband. They are John Schlemmer of Central City; Mrs. Lena McKeever of Monticello; August Schlemmer of Center Junction; Adolph Schlemmer of Sand Spring; Mrs. John Schone of Scotch Grove. Mrs. Abrnken was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was a good mother and a faithful wife. She had many friends and they speak with praise of her good deeds.