** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Josephine Swetalla passed away at her home in Milwaukee on 14 Oct 1968 at the age of 51. She was born on 1 Jun 1917 in Lanark. She was survived by her husband, Walter, and three daughters, among other family members. --- ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** Funeral services were held on 18 Oct 1968 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Stockbridge. Burial took place in the parish cemetery. --- **Transcript of the Edited Obituary** Josephine Swetalla Birth: 1 June 1917 Death: 14 October 1968 ------------------------------------- Mrs. Walter Hermans (Josephine Swetalla) 426 N. 28th St., Milwaukee and Rt. 2, Hilbert Age 51, passed away at her home in Milwaukee on Monday, 14 October 1968, after a long illness. She was born 1 June 1917 in the Town of Lanark. She was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church of Lima in Milwaukee. Survivors are her husband, Walter; three daughters, Mrs. Richard (Nancy) Stark, Lawrence, Kansas; Miss Carrol Hermans, Ballston Spa, New York; Miss Kathleen Hermans, Milwaukee; three brothers, Mr. William Swetalla, Amherst; Mr. Harry Swetalla, Wittenberg; and Joe Swetalla, California; two sisters, Mrs. Mamie Sommers, Amherst; Mrs. Amelia Murphy, Milwaukee; and one grandchild. Friends may call after 3 p.m. on Thursday at the Fargo Funeral Home, Stockbridge, and a rosary will be prayed at 8 o'clock Thursday evening, 17 October 1968. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 Friday morning, 18 October 1968, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Stockbridge, and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Appleton, Wisconsin The Post-Crescent 16 October 1968 Page 47 Obituary for Josephine Hermans ------------------------------------- [Birth: 1 June 1917 - Lanark, Portage, Wisconsin, USA] [Death: 14 October 1968 - Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA] --- ** Vital Statistics Summary** | Name | Josephine Swetalla | |----------|-------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 51 years | | Birth | 1 June 1917; Lanark, Portage, Wisconsin, USA | | Death | 14 October 1968; Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA | --- ** Table of Relationships** | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |-------------------------------|----------------------|------------------------| | Josephine Swetalla | Decedent | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | | Walter Hermans | Husband | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | | Mrs. Richard (Nancy) Stark | Daughter | Lawrence, Kansas | | Miss Carrol Hermans | Daughter | Ballston Spa, New York | | Miss Kathleen Hermans | Daughter | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | | Mr. William Swetalla | Brother | Amherst, Wisconsin | | Mr. Harry Swetalla | Brother | Wittenberg, Wisconsin | | Joe Swetalla | Brother | California | | Mrs. Mamie Sommers | Sister | Amherst, Wisconsin | | Mrs. Amelia Murphy | Sister | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | | Unknown Grandchild | Grandchild | Unknown | --- ** Publication Details** | Detail | Information | |---------------------------|-------------------| | Publication Date | 16 October 1968 | | Newspaper | The Post-Crescent | | Page | Page 47 | --- ** Other Relevant Information** Josephine was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church of Lima in Milwaukee. Friends may have called after 3 p.m. on Thursday before the funeral services.