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MRS. JOHN BIERMAN

Mrs. Louise Bierman, nee Berning, was born March 18, 1859, in Halle,
Westphalia, Germany. She lost both her parents before she was seven
years of age and at the invitation of her uncle, Mr. Krueger, emigrated
to this country in company with the Buhrmester family when she was nine
years old. She was made a member of the family in the home of her uncle
and there grew to womanhood. She was united in marriage to John Biermann
on February 18, 1877, who with his bride moved to a farm near Centralia
and thirty-one years ago settled on the farm which has been their home
until the death of teh wife. Nine children were born to this union of
whom one son, Benjamin, departed this life in October, 1918, at Camp
Granat. The surviving children are: Louis, Edward, Arthur, Albert,
Harry and James of Centralia, Mrs. Walter Dueker of Huegely and Margaret
of Centralia.

The departed was converted and became a member of the German M. E.
Church at North Prairie at the age of fifteen years, continuing to be a
true child of God during her entire life. After moving away from the
vicinity of this church Mr. and Mrs. Bierman affiliated with the Hoyleton
Church. About two years ago she was taken seriously ill and has been in
delicate health since that time. She passed away Friday.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Rev. E. Hemke officiating, and
interment was made in Elmwood Cemetery at Centralia.

The pallbearers were Cleve, Richard and Amos Bierman, James Jones,
Earl Garrison, and Ed Norton. Flower girls were Bertha and Erma
Garrison, Stella Norton, Rosa Jones and Marguerite Dinkelman.

Never shall you be forgotten,
Never from our memories fade,
A loving heart will always linger
Around the grave where you are laid.

The Lord said, you have finished;
Come up higher, mother, dear,
You have won a crown in heaven
for the pains you suffered here.

Louise Berning was born on the 18th of March 1859 in the little
village Hille, Westphalia, Germany. Both of her parients died before she
was 7 years old. An uncle, who lived in the United States, sent for the
little orphan, and she came across the Atlantic with the family of Mr.
Burmeister. In the home of her uncle Krueger she found a hearty welcome
and was brot up as a member of the family. On reaching a sufficient age
she worked for several families, longest for Mr. Louis Huck of North
Prairie. There she met and married John Biermann (Feb. 1877) with whom
she has jointly born the trials, sorrows and joys of life for 43 years.

After marriage they moved into the neighborhood of Centralia, living at
different places until they moved to the home from which she now has gone
to her heavenly home. Mrs. Bierman became the mother of nine children.

One of them, Ben, gave his life in the service of his country during the
war. The other eight are living and mourn tthe death of a beloved
mother. they are: Louis, Edward, Arthur,
Albert, Harry, James, Ida (Mrs. Walter Dueker) and Margaret.

In her girlhood she lived close to the German M. E. Church of North
Prairie in families and among members of that church. It was but natural
that she should attend that Sunday School and Church, receive
catethelical instruction and was eventually examined and received as a
member of the church. In her 15th or 16th year she was soundly converted
and has, since then, been a consistent and faithful member of the church
of her choice and a true follower of her Saviour. This has been no easy
matter for her since she lived far from her church and had the core of a
large family and home which made it impossible to be a regular attendant
of the services and have the blessings and encourgement of such
communions. Yet, in spite of this it can be truthfully said: she has
kept the faith. Her ________ faith made her uncomplaining in her
sickness, knowing that her Lord would put no greater burden on her than
she could bear. Even in the hours of her sickness she was ever thotful
of others willing to help in some way if she could.

About two years ago Mrs. Biermann took seriously ill and at
different times her death was expected almost hourly. Lately she has
suffered greatly, but greater yet has been her faith and the sustaining
grace of God in whom she trusted. She left a clear testimony of her
salvation to her dear ones and all her friends. On the evening of the
61s6 anniversary of her birth, March 18, 1920 God took her home.

Beside the children names above, Mrs. Biermann leaves her life's
companion who has been striken by a fatal disease and who may soon follow
her to the home above. With him 13 grandchildren look today upon the
calm face of grandmother for the last time in this world; one half
brother, other relatives and a host of friends. But we all look, tho
with tear-dimmed eyes toward the heaven which is her eternal abode and
which we, by the help of God, hope to share some day.

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