Steffgen, Agnes Marie

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• Census: 1900, Hamilton County, Nebraska, USA

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According to the 1900 enumeration of Farmers Valley Precinct, Agnes Steffgen, age 9 (born June 1890 in Nebraska), lived with her parents Michel and Mary Steffgen, and with her sister, Elizabeth Steffgen (age 17), and her brother, Henry Steffgen (age 6).

Agnes married Reinsch, Emil 18 Jan 1910, Momence Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA. Emil (son of Reinsch, Joseph and Kamler, Emma) was born 14 Mar 1883, Momence Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA; died 18 Apr 1964, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA; was buried 20 Apr 1964, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet]

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     The following is a transcription of an obituary provided by Jane Michel. The notice was published in The Nebraska Signal, of Geneva, Nebraska, in September 1939.

          Ernest J. Reinsch

     Ernest John Reinsch, oldest son of Emil Reinsch, was born in Momence township, Fillmore county, Nebraska, February 11, 1911. Later, with his parents, he moved to Stanton township, where he grew to manhood.
     August 18, 1931, he was married to Elsie Hopken, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Hopken of Strang, Neb., at St. Joseph's parsonage, Geneva. Since his marriage he farmed near Strang till the time of his recent illness.
     To this union two sons were born, Richard Lee, age six, and Dean Leslie, age three.
     Mr. Reinsch passed away Thursday, September 7, 1939, at 10:30 a.m. at the University hospital in Omaha, aged 28 years, 6 months and 24 days. He is survived by his wife, two sons, father, one brother and one sister and many other relatives.
     Funeral services were conducted by Father Gilroy at St. Joseph's church, Geneva, at 9 o'clock Saturday, September 9. His six uncles acted as pallbearers. They are Charles Reinsch, Geneva; John Reinsch, Shickley; William Reinsch, Shickley; Herman Reinsch, Shickley; Ernest Volkmer, Martland, and Ernest Reinsch, Shickley.
     Interment was in the Geneva Catholic cemetery.
     Relatives from a distance were Miss Caroline Reinsch of Denver, Col., Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jaschke and John Jaschke of Neligh, Neb.

Ernest married Hopken, Elsie Tina Marguerite 18 Aug 1931, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA. Elsie (daughter of Hopken, Christian and Oellien, Anna Helena) was born 25 May 1911, Bruning, Thayer County, Nebraska, USA; died 7 Feb 1999, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA; was buried 10 Feb 1999, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet]

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The following is an obituary for Joseph Michael Reinsch published in The Nebraska Signal, of Geneva, Nebraska in September 1983. The transcription is courtesy of Jane Michel.

          Joe Reinsch Services Held

     Joseph Michael Reinsch was born to Emil and Agnes Steffgen Reinsch on October 18, 1912, at Geneva and passed away on September 20, 1983, at the Fillmore County Hospital, Geneva, at the age of 70 years, 11 months and two days. He was one of three children in the family.
     Joe was a lifelong resident of Geneva and attended school at District 46, south of Geneva.
     He farmed south of Geneva until 1945 and then moved to the current farm one-half mile east of Geneva.
     Joe was married to Lavina Weis of Geneva on June 18, 1940, and to them five children were born.
     Joe was a past member of Exeter Feeders and a current member of the board of directors for Knights of Columbus. He was a former president and board member for Farm Bureau.
     Joe enjoyed working his vegetable garden and raising his flowers, in particular his roses. He worked with all his children in 4-H and led the 4-H club for several years. He contributed many hours of work to the planning and landscaping of the Catholic Cemetery Addition.
     He will be missed by his family and friends. His lifetime enjoyment was his love for the land and watching his crops grow.
     Joe was preceded in death by parents, Emil and Agnes Steffgen Reinsch and a brother, Ernest Reinsch.
     He is survived by the following: his wife, Lavina Reinsch; sons, Howard of Sioux City, Ia., Robert of Hastings, John of Lincoln, James of Geneva; a daughter, Mary Fessler of Waverly; a sister, Helen Biegert of Geneva; and by 11 grandchildren.
     Services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Geneva, on September 23, with interment in the St. Joseph Catholic cemetery.
     Organist was Carol Prater and vocalist was Pat O'Brien, who sang "Prayer of St. Frances."
     Pallbearers were Steve Biegert, John O'Brien, Thomas E. Biegert, Dean Reinsch, Jerry Engle and Richard Weis.
     Farmer and Son Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements.

Joseph married Weis, Lavina Clara 18 Jun 1940, Nebraska, USA. Lavina (daughter of Weis, John R. and Jungers, Margaret E.) was born 9 Feb 1915, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA; died 26 May 2005, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Helen was buried in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery.

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     The following is a transcription provided by Jane Michel of an obituary for Helen Biegert which appeared in The Nebraska Signal, of Geneva, Nebraska, in April 2003.

          Helen Biegert

     Helen Henrietta Biegert was born to Emil Reinsch and Agnes Steffgen Reinsch on Nov. 7, 1917, in her home near Martland and passed away on April 12, 2003 at her home in Geneva at the age of 85. She was one of three children in the family.
     Helen grew up and went to a rural school then St. Joseph's Catholic School until eighth grade. She was able to attend Geneva High School by living and helping her uncle and aunt with their five children and graduated in 1935. Upon graduation, she moved to Denver, Colo., and worked with plans to enter the School of Nursing; however, after the death of her aunt, Maria Reinsch, she returned to Geneva to help her Uncle Henry with his children.
     On Nov. 26, 1940, she married Willis. W. Biegert with who she had ten children. The couple resided in Shickley and later moved to Geneva, where she raised their children. She was involved in St. Joseph's Altar Society and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She and her husband purchased the Southside Tavern in 1960 and ran it for several years. After selling their business, she worked at Marguerite's, which later became Kay Maria's Dress Shop.
     Upon retiring, Helen enjoyed bingo and cards with her friends and time with her family. She enjoyed her church and making U.G.L.Y. quilts for the homeless. She volunteered to help when help was needed and especially enjoyed the coffee group after mass each morning.
     She always made herself available for her family and friends. Her children will always remember their mother’s great love for them; shown endless times, when she was there for them in so many ways.
     Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, "Smokey"; a son, Douglas Wilson; and a daughter Colleen Francis; and her two brothers, Joe and Ernest Reinsch.
     She is survived by her sons: Thomas Emil and wife, Toodie of Geneva; Steven James and wife, Janet of Lincoln; William Paul and wife, Kathleen Grossman of Lincoln; five daughters, Sister Susan Therese Biegert of South Dakota; Nancy Carol (Mrs. Steve Seward) of Geneva; Sally Ann (Mrs. Tony Armatys) of Central City; Joann Louise (Mrs. Steve Keist) of Arizona; and Jeanette Eileen (Mrs. Don Ham) of Lincoln; sixteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
     Rosary was recited Monday, April 14 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Geneva.
     Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, April 15, from St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Geneva with Msgr. Ivan Vap officiating.
     Mary Ann Najmon accompanied son leaders Ron and Nancy Fleecs and the congregation who sang Holy God, We Praise Thy Name, Be Not Afraid, You Are Near, Jesus, Jesus and On Eagles Wings.
     Casket bearers were Douglas Biegert, David Biegert, Martin Seward, Joe Armatys, Eric Keist and Adam Keist.
     Honorary bearers were Kelly (Seward) Jarzynka, Chrissy Biegert, Betsy Armatys, Nicole Biegert, Amanda Ham, Mitchell Ham, Julianne Ham, Greyson Biegert, Meghan Biegert and Rachael Biegert.
     Graveside services were held at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.

Helen married Biegert, Willis Wilford 26 Nov 1940. Willis (son of Biegert, Wilson Henry and Richardson, Lydia Mae) was born 6 Nov 1917, Stanton Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA; died 28 Jan 1984, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA; was buried , Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet]

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     The following is a transcription provided by Jane Michel of an obituary for Douglas Wilson Biegert which appeared in The Nebraska Signal, of Geneva, Nebraska.

          Douglas Wilson Biegert

     Douglas Wilson Biegert was born September 13, 1943, at the Geneva General Hospital. He passed away at the same hospital, September 21, 1946 after a short illness of pneumonia.
     Funeral services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic church in Geneva at 9 a.m. Tuesday, September 24. Rev. James F. Gilroy officiating. The mass of the "Little Angels" was sung by the school children under the direction of the Sisters of Notre Dame. The bearers were Richard and Dean Reinsch, David Lohmeier and Merlin Volkmer, who were preceded by the flower girls, Elfrieda and Helen Louise Reinsch, Marilyn Dondlinger and Mary Dot Sanburg.
     Douglas Wilson leaves his father and mother, a brother and a sister and many other relatives and friends. Interment was in the Geneva Catholic cemetery.

          Our Baby

     Mommy, don't cry, cause I've left you and dad.
     I'll be with you in mem'ry, you see,
     And, Mommy, remember, you mustn't be sad.
     I'm as safe and as sound as can be.

     I had some laughter and gayness, you know,
     The world wasn't bad through my stay,
     And my only sorrow was I had to go
     And leave you and Dad this way.

     But Mommy, don't cry and be sorry life's done
     I think you and daddy were grand.
     And, Mommy, don't worry 'bout your little one,
     Cause God's got a hold of my hand.

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