Lot 13

Deeded to: John Simon 

Burials: 

a. Charles J. Simon
b. Margaret (Simon) Hoffman
c. Dewey Sharar
d. Carl Simon
e. John Simon
f. Anna K. (Lahr) Simon
g. Albert H. Simon
h. Ada P. (Simon) Walker

Extra Burial: George W. Simon

Notes:

  1. Because of the lack of markers, burials may not be accurate relative to specific grave sites. Cemetery records state that no additional burials are to be allowed on lot 13.

  2. John Simon and his family were founding members of Salem Kirche. (See note on lot 17.)

  3. John Simon was a Civil War veteran.

OBITUARIES

Plot A: Charles J. Simon, 1873-1890 (9/18/1873 – 3/12/1890)

Charles Simon, son of John and Annie Simon, died Friday, May 23, at South Park of heart disease and inflammation of the brain, aged 16 years, 7 months and 23 days. Funeral Sunday, May 25, 2 p. m., at Zion’s Church, corner East Winifred and Bancroft. [West Saint Paul Times, Sat., 24 May 1890, page 3, col. 2]

Impressive funeral services were conducted on Sunday afternoon last at Zion’s Church (Evangelical Association) corner of Winifred and Bancroft Streets over the remains of Charles Simon, a son of Alderman John Simon, of South Saint Paul. The young man was in his seventeenth year and was cut off by an attack of brain fever, after a struggle of one week with the malady, despite skillful medical attention and every care that his friends could bestow. He was a bright well-liked man and the church was crowded with mourners. The services were conducted by Reverend Frank Tesch, and the touching funeral discourse was delivered by Reverend George Spaeth, the Pastor of the church. The remains were conveyed from there to Zion’s Cemetery, in Inver Grove Township. And the heartfelt grief of the relatives called forth the strongest sympathies of all who were present, especially when the casket was being hidden from view. [West Saint Paul Times, Sat., 31 May 1890, page 3, col. 3]

Plot B: Margaret Hoffman, ca. 1800-1888 (Died 6/28/1888)

Margaret (Simon) Hoffman was born circa 1800 in Germany.  Margaret died June 28th 1888 of old age at 88 years in South Saint Paul.  Her husband had preceded her in death.  She was interred in lot 13 of Salem EV Kirchhof. [SSP]

Plot C: Dewey Sharar, 1893-1894 (8/28/1893 – 9/6/1894)

Dewey Sharar was born August 28, 1893 of parents Cyrus S. and Emma (Simon) Sharar.  He died September 6th 1894.  The infant was interred in lot 13 of Salem EV Kirchhof.

Plot D: Carl Simon, 1890-1906 (5/23/1890 – 12/25/1906)

Carl Simon was born May 23rd 1890 in Minnesota of parents John and Anna (Lahr) Simon.  He died December 25th 1906 at the age of 16.  Carl was interred in lot 13 of Salem EV Kirchhof.

Plot E: John Simon, 1841-1901 (6/6/1841 – 3/17/1901)

John Simon, an old settler of West Saint Paul, visited at the home of John Schoch, Maple Grove, last Sunday, and while there, took violently ill and died before medical aid could reach him.  The report was circulated that it was Mr. Schoch who was dead.  Mr. Simon was highly respected by his neighbors and his death came as a great shock to them.  [West Saint Paul Times: Sat. 23 Mar 1901]

Plot F: Anna K. Simon, 1847-1922 (10/12/1847 – 12/28/1922)

Anna K. (Lahr) Simon was born October 12th 1847 in Wisconsin.  The widow of John Simon died December 28th 1922 at the age of 75.  Anna was interred in lot 13 of Salem EV Kirchhof.

Plot G: Albert H. Simon, ca. 1881-1917 (Died 5/8/1917)

Albert H. Simon was born circa 1881 in Minnesota of parents John and Anna (Lahr) Simon.  He died May 8th 1917 at the age of 36.  Albert was interred in lot 13 of Salem EV Kirchhof.

Plot H: Ada P. Walker, 1871-1962 (Died 4/24/1962)

Walker – Ada P. (Simon), age 90 years, residence 2237 Commonwealth Ave. Survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Katherine Rogers of Saint Paul & Elsie Epperly of Minneapolis; 1 son Myron B. Walker of Tacoma, WA; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 1 brother Frank Simon of Bremerton, WA. Service Friday 1:30 p.m. at the Fred W. Johnson Funeral Home, 334 N. Snelling Ave. Interment Salem Cemetery. Visitation from 3 p.m. Thursday. Memorials preferred to Knox Presbyterian Church. [Saint Paul Pioneer Press: Fri., 27 Apr. 1962]

Extra Burial: George W. Simon, 1867-1924 (3/2/1867 – 6/9/1924)

Simon – George W., age 56 years, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, June 9, 1924, at the family residence, 1118 Charles Street.  Survived by his wife, May, and two daughters, Mrs. Georgia Lundquist and Lucille.  Friends may view the remains Tuesday evening and until the time of funeral, which will be held Wednesday, June 11, at 2 p.m., from The A. E. Henry Funeral Parlor, 536 North Snelling Avenue.  Interment at Salem Cemetery, in the family lot.  Mankato papers please copy.  [Saint Paul Pioneer Press: Wed., 11 Jun 1924]