Chase County Kansas Obituaries
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Behnsen, Otto Otto Behnsen
Otto Behnsen, who has been suffering from consumption for some time and who has been gradually growing weaker, quietly passed away this morning, at the home of his sister, Mrs, H. S. Fritz of this city.
Otto Behnsen was born in Oldenberg, Germany, May 12,1881, and in September, 1901, came to this country. He lived for about two years with his sister in this city and then went to Ackron, Kansas, as telegraph operator where he stayed until a short time ago when he returned to this city, to the home of his sister to spend his last days. He leaves a mother and two sisters to mourn his death.
The funeral will be held from the residence of H. S. Fritz Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The services will be in English and will be in charge of Rev. Jurgenson of the Lutheran church, Strong City. The High School Octette will sing.
Otto Behnsen was a fine young man of exemplary habits. He had a host of friends and no enemies. He will be universally mourned.
Chase County Leader News, Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, May 23 1905