Aberdeen Weekly News Thursday, Dec 13, 1900
Cornelius DeKlein, aged 27, a well-known citizen of Groton, died Sunday evening at his home, just south of town, of bowel trouble. Deceased was a native of Holland, coming to Brown county while almost a boy. He leaves a wife and one child.
The funeral took place from the German Methodist church and was under the auspices of the Woodmen, of which lodge he was a member.
~Transcribed by volunteer researcher, Kathy Smith