Mary Kreft (1868-1952)

Source: Joyce (Hansen) George

Mary Kreft

Mrs. Mary Kreft, 83, 729 First avenue, died Wednesday in her home after an 11-week illness.

Mrs. Kreft had lived in Council Bluffs over 50 years. She came to Omaha from Germany 62 years ago.

Survivors are: two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Moran and Miss Minnie Kreft; three sons, Ernest, Ervin, and Emil, all of Council Bluffs; two sisters, Mrs. Frieda Reinert of Council Bluffs and Mrs. Bertha Emmert of Alcester, S. D.; and 20 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p. m. in Cutler's chapel. Burial will be in Plumer cemetery.