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Tobias Tobiassen
September 1, 1838–January 15, 1907 |
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| Mr. Tobias Tobiassen, a resident of Wayne township since 1864, and one of
the wealthiest residents of that township, died at his home, last Tuesday
evening, the 15th inst. The immediate cause of death was paralysis. He suffered
the stroke during the afternoon of that day, and death came at half past ten in
the evening of the same day. Mr. Tobiassen had been in failing health for about
three months, but was not confined to his bed. He realized his enfeebled powers,
and his family feared that he might not become strong again, but death coming
quickly, and with unexpected suddeness, was a shock to those who watched over
him with solicitude.
Mr. Tobiassen was born at Marx, of the province of Hanover,
Germany, September 1, 1838. He came to America in 1857, a young lad with
ambition but destitute of means, and worked at Galesburg, Illinois, one year,
and afterwards for six years at Dixon, Illinois He then came into Wayne
township—November, 1864—and bought land. He added to his acres from time to time
as fortune favored him, until he became the owner of 850 acres of rich soil. He
was a good financier, with his word always as good as his bond, and his
transactions fair and above board.
Mr. Tobiassen was married to Mrs. Anke
Behrends, who survives, he is also survived by two children, George Tobiassen
and Mrs. Mary Hanken, also a step-son, Mr. B. B. Behrends. The deceased was a
member of St. John's Lutheran church, the pastor, Rev. Wm. L. Scheutz, will
conduct the funeral services at the late residence of the deceased, at eleven
o'clock. As Mr. Tobiassen was widely and favorably known, his funeral will be
attended by many sympathizing friends of the family.
Submitted by: Steve Hanken |
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