----Source: CLARK COUNTY REPUBLICAN & PRESS (Neillsville, Wis.) 03/25/1920

Kaufmann, Augusta (22 Augl 1847 - 19 Mar 1920)

Mrs. Augusta Kaufmann passed away at the home of her son, Frank, Friday morning March 19, 1920, after an illness of several weeks duration. She was born Augusta Lautenbach, Aug. 22, 1847 in Orlanunde, Sachen Altenburg, Germany.

She was married to Christian Kaufmann in 1865. In May 1883 she, with her husband, mother and children, came to this country and settled on a farm in the town of Grant, Clark County, Wis., where she lived until about six years ago, when she moved to Neillsville with her son where she resided until death called her away. She leaves to mourn her loss one son, Frank, of Neillsville and three daughters, Alvina, Mrs. August Worchel of Globe, Minnie, Mrs. Charles Buddinger of York and Olga, Mrs. Willard Hall of Jim Falls. All with the exception of Mrs. Hall were at her bedside when the death angel came.

She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was a kind and loving mother and neighbor, and was loved by all that knew her.

The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the St. John's Lutheran Church at Neillsville, Rev. Brandt officiating. She was laid to rest beside her husband and mother in the town of Grant Cemetery.