Louise Dorothea Mohrmann was born at Chassell, Germany, July 29, 1850, and was married 23 years later to Henry Widdekind. Two years later she, with her husband, came to America and settled in Cincinnati. In 1881, she returned to Germany and became a teacher in the Kindergarten there.

During her trip her husband finished his college course at Milwaukee. After returning she and her husband worked in many of the larger cities of the country. Nine children were born, six preceding the mother to their graves. Three sons still survive: Carl a printer at Burlington, Fritz, an engineer in Pennsylvania and Hans, an air brake inspector for the Pennsylvania railroad. The two last named sons live at Willington, Delaware. All the sons were present at the funeral. Also the wife and daughter of Fritz were here.

Rev. Fruechte, of the German Evangelical Peace Church preached the funeral and the ladies of the church sang at the home and at the cemetery where their sister worker was laid to rest.

Thus sadly another mother is laid to rest. She has a good mother and loved by all who knew her. Her soul now dwells in peace with the angels above.

CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank all those who so kindly gave us help and comfort at the death of our beloved wife and mother. Especially comforting were your words and contributions of beautiful flowers.
Henry Widdekind and sons.

Note: Henry Widdekind taught school in Manning in 1908.

The Morning News, Wilmington, Delaware January 28, 1911
DEATH OF MRS. WIDDEKIND
Former Resident of This City Died in Manning, Iowa.
Word was received here yesterday of the sudden death of Mrs. Henry Widdekind, of Manning, Iowa. The deceased was the wife of Henry Widdekind, formerly a physical instructor at Turn Hall, and at one time she resided with her husband and family here. Mrs. Widdekind was in her sixty-fifth year, and apparently was in good health until stricken with heart disease, which caused her death.
Besides her husband she is survived by Hans Widdekind of this city, Fred Widdekind of North East, Maryland, and Carl Widdekind of Burlington, Iowa.

Note: Hans Widdekind is buried Silverbrook Cemetery and Memorial Park, Wilmington, Delaware
There is also a Henry Widdekind 1848 - 1924 buried at Silverbrook
A son of Henry - Frederick "Fritz" Widdekind, Sr. September 18, 1888 - December 1947, buried in Angel Hill Cemetery, Havre de Grace, Maryland