Waterloo Republican September 19, 1917

Taake, Charlotte
Mrs. Charlotte Taake died suddenly at her home near New Hanover 
Tuesday, September 11.  She was aged 77 years, 6 months and 25 days.  
Deceased was born February 16, 1840.  Her husband preceded her in 
death some years ago. Five children, namely Charles, William and 
Henry Taake, Mrs. Louis Stumpf and Mrs. Dick Stefan, as well as 
nineteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren survive to 
mourn her loss.  The funeral services were held at the New Hanover 
Evangelical church at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon.  Rev Fritz Eggen 
officiated at the last sad rites.  Interment took place in New Hanover 
Evangelical cemetery.  The surviving children and relatives have the 
sympathy of all in their sad bereavement. Columbia Star