5. Matthias Crescenz¹ STREIT (Michael^A, Johannas^B, Peter^C) (#484) was born in Poppenlauer, Bavaria, Germany 26 JUN 1829. Matthias died 23 DEC 1903 in Defiance Co., OH., at age 74. His body was interred DEC 1903 in Riverside Cem., Defiance Co., OH.

He married Maria Anna SCHLEMBACH 1 FEB 1853 in St. Michael's, Poppenlauer, Bavaria, Germany. (Maria Anna SCHLEMBACH is #2619.) Maria was born 16 NOV 1827 in Poppenlauer, Bavaria, Germany. Maria⁽³¹¹⁾ was the daughter of Joseph SCHLEMBACH and Anna Marie SCHMIDT. Maria died 8 SEP 1901 in Defiance Co., OH., at age 73.⁽³¹²⁾ Her body was interred SEP 1901 in Riverside Cem., Defiance Co., OH.

Matthias immigrated to destination unknown 1878.

Matthias Crescenz STREIT and Maria Anna SCHLEMBACH had the following children:

6 i. Elizabeth Julianna² STREIT (#3530) was born in Poppenlauer, Bavaria, Germany 15 FEB 1854. Elizabeth died 1856 in Poppenlauer, Bavaria, Germany, at age 2.

7 ii. Anna Amelia STREIT (#468) was born in Poppenlauer, Bavaria, Germany 10 APR 1856. Anna died 7 APR 1929 in Richland Twp., Defiance Co., OH., at age 72. Her body was interred APR 1929 in Riverside Cem., Defiance Co., OH. She married John Wesley WILLITZER 13 JAN 1880 in Defiance Co., OH.. (John Wesley WILLITZER is #469.) John was born 25 OCT 1846 in Privozec, Bohemia.⁽³¹³⁾ John was the son of Anthony "Anton" WILLITZER and Barbara WEBER. John died 19 OCT 1919 in Richland Twp., Defiance Co., OH., at age 72. His body was interred 22 OCT 1919 in Riverside Cem., Defiance Co., OH. John immigrated to destination unknown 17 OCT 1868. (See John Wesley WILLITZER for the continuation of this line.)

Anna immigrated to destination unknown 1878. DEATH IS CAUSED BY RHEUMATISM Mrs. Anna Willitzer taken after fourteen years of suffering. Fourteen years suffering with rheumatism ended at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, When death claimed Mrs. Ann Willitzer, 73, at her home on the Baker road (Standley rd.) in south Richland twp. Acute inflammatory rheumatism was the cause of death. Mrs. Willitzer was the former Anna Streit, born April 10, 1856, in Bobbanlauer, Bavaria. She made first communion in the Catholic church in 1869. Comming with her parents to America in 1878, she lived in Defiance until she was married in St John's Catholic church in 1880 to the late John Willitzer. The went to the farm where Mrs. Willitzer has lived ever since. Mr. Willitzer died ten years ago. Of their children: Anna and John are dead. The surviors are Matthias, Toledo; Anthony and Joesph, of Defiance; Miss Elizabeth of the home; Mrs. Dorthy Steffel, Ridgeville; Mrs Mary Wagner St. Michael's; Mrs. Agnes Steffel, Jewell, and Mrs Frances Cleary, Buffalo N.Y. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. in St. John's Catholic Church, Rev. George H. Lang officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cem.

cause of death listed as acute myocoaditis (heart failure) Acute myocarditis is a rare inflammatory disease characterized by lymphocytic infiltration and myocyte necrosis, which may lead to the sudden onset of cardiac failure. Myocarditis can cause considerable morbidity and mortality and may lead to dilated congestive cardiomyopathy. Despite tremendous advances in our understanding of myocarditis, considerable controversy exists regarding etiology, pathogenesis, and the role of immunosuppressive therapy. Myocarditis can be caused by a variety of pathogens including bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Viruses, especially enteroviruses such as group B coxsackie and echovirus are probably the most common. Many cases remain idiopathic. The clinical diagnosis of myocarditis is difficult and many times is arrived at only after more common pediatric problems including asthma, recurrent vomiting, and chronic viral illness such as mononucleosis are excluded. Viral myocarditis is preceded many times by a flu-like illness or gastroenteritis. When patients present with the classical findings of congestive heart failure, tachypnea, tachycardia and hepatomegaly, the diagnosis is more apparent. Occasionally, patients present with respiratory distress or shock. The EKG can show low voltage QRS complexes, ST elevation, or heart block. Atrial or ventricular arrythmias are common. Serial 24-hour Holter recordings should be obtained in all patients. Chest x-ray show pulmonary edema. Echo is extremely useful in excluding congenital structural defects; pericardial effusion with tamponade should also be excluded. Acute and chronic serum viral titers should be drawn in an attempt to identify the causative agent. Cardiac catheterization with endomyocardial biopsy remains the gold standard for the diagnosis of myocarditis. Acute myocarditis usually presents with symptoms of mild to moderate congestive heart failure from left ventricular dysfunction. Most patients respond well to bed rest, digitalization, diuresis, and probably most important, after-load reduction with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors such as captopril. Occasionally, patients experience profound cardiovascular collapse and require high-dose inotropic support and mechanical ventilation

+ 8 iii. Michael Joseph STREIT was born 21 MAR 1858.

9 iv. Eva Margetha STREIT (#485) was born in Poppenlauer, Bavaria, Germany 29 OCT 1859. Eva died date unknown at age unknown. She married John Bernard LUKEN 28 SEP 1880 in Defiance Co., OH.. (John Bernard LUKEN is #2621.) John was born date unknown. John died date unknown at age unknown. (See John Bernard LUKEN for the continuation of this line.)

Eva immigrated to destination unknown 1878.

10 v. Dora STREIT (#487) was born in Poppenlauer, Bavaria 28 DEC 1867. Dora died 16 MAY 1948 in Defiance Co., OH., at age 80. She married twice. She married Alva "Damian" HUEFNER 14 MAY 1891 in Defiance Co., OH.. (Alva "Damian" HUEFNER is #2620.) Alva was born date unknown. Alva died 10 JAN 1910 at age unknown. (See Alva "Damian" HUEFNER for the continuation of this line.) She married Joseph BAUER 22 APR 1914 in Defiance Co., OH.. (Joseph BAUER is #1710.) Joseph was born 1 APR 1861 in Defiance Co., OH.. Joseph was the son of Albin BAUER and Elizabeth UMBS. Joseph died 28 JUL 1936 in Defiance Co., OH., at age 75. His body was interred 1936 in Riverside Cem., Defiance Co., OH.

Dora immigrated to destination unknown 1878.

11 vi. Sister Anslem "Lizzie" STREIT⁽³¹⁴⁾ (#486) was born in Poppenlauer, Bavaria, Germany 1869. Sister died 20 JUN 1897 at age 27. Her body was interred date unknown in Riverside Cem., Defiance Co., OH. Sister immigrated to destination unknown 1878.

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