Hancock County Historical Society Siegfried V
Page 180Passing of Mrs.
John Seibert of
Fountain GreenMrs. John Sibert, Jr., (Emma Kleckner), passed away at her home in Fountain Green, Dec. 15, 1934, aged 41 years, 1 month and 3 days. Stricken some weeks ago, this dear young woman has battled bravely with the dread malady, whose advance medical skill and careful nursing were powerless to allay. Hope and fear in turn, filled the hearts of her loved ones as they watched the struggle.
Increasing weakness became more marked as the days passed. She finally sank into unconsciousness from which she failed to rally, and the patient spirit returned to the God who gave it.
Emma Kleckner was born Nov. 12, 1893. She was the daughter of William and Bell (Kinney) Kleckner, well and favorably known residents of this community, where more than fifty years ago they founded their home. Now for the first time the death angel has entered the family circle, bearing away this loved one, whose passing leaves surviving, the father and mother; three sisters, Mrs. Eva Hainline of Ferris, Mrs. Hazel Hobart, of Danville, Iowa, Mrs. Lola Carter, of Quincy, and three brothers, Otto, Bernard and William of the near vicinity.
In this home Emma grew to attractive girlhood, and on Nov. 25, 1915, was united in marriage to John Sibert. They located in Fountain Green, where they have since resided.
Two daughters were born to them, Madge and Margaret. Both are now suffering from the dread malady which claimed their mother. Friends and neighbors most deeply deplore the great loss which has come to this household. Not only in the home, to which she was devoted, but by many others will this dear woman be missed and mourned. She was a member of the Presbyterian Sabbath school, and of the Social Circle of the church, taking active and helpful part in its varied industries.
Funeral services were held Monday morning at 10:30 o'clock from the home to McConnell cemetery. A short service was conducted at the grave by Rev. J. W. Thompson, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Owing to quarantine, only immediate relatives and friends attended.
