GONNER, Nicholas Sr. - Revision history

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	Gonner was a founder of the [[ROMAN CATHOLIC MUTUAL PROTECTIVE SOCIETY OF IOWA]] soon after he came to Dubuque. (4) He served as the president of the German Press Association from 1887 to 1889 and was vice-president of the German Roman Catholic Central Society.		Gonner was a founder of the [[ROMAN CATHOLIC MUTUAL PROTECTIVE SOCIETY OF IOWA]] soon after he came to Dubuque. (4) He served as the president of the German Press Association from 1887 to 1889 and was vice-president of the German Roman Catholic Central Society.

	[[Image:gonnermarker.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]] Nicholas Gonner was buried [[MOUNT CALVARY CEMETERY]] ~~in Dubuque following his death in 1892~~. His large grave stone is topped by a statue of Christ the Teacher with a book in hand. The monument also features the coat of arms of Luxembourg and the text (in German): Memorial to the honor of the meritorious Luxembourger Nicholas Gonner, dedicated by his numerous, grateful countrymen and friends - RIP.		[[Image:gonnermarker.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]] Nicholas Gonner was buried in [[MOUNT CALVARY CEMETERY]]. His large grave stone is topped by a statue of Christ the Teacher with a book in hand. The monument also features the coat of arms of Luxembourg and the text (in German): Memorial to the honor of the meritorious Luxembourger Nicholas Gonner, dedicated by his numerous, grateful countrymen and friends - RIP.
	[[Image:gonnerhome.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|2123 Central. Photo in 2012.]]		[[Image:gonnerhome.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|2123 Central. Photo in 2012.]]
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			Ancestry: https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60525/records/5910364?tid=&pid=&queryId=89218a4b-2353-4c19-a5c5-3492f068776c&_phsrc=MOd28534&_phstart=successSource

	[[Image:NicholasGonnerSm.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]GONNER, Nicholas Sr.(Pfaffenthal, Luxemburg, Germany, Jan. 8, 1835--Dubuque, IA, Dec. 20, 1892). Gonner graduated from the German schools prepared for a career in civil engineering. (1) Gonner, his wife, and three children immigrated on the steamer ''Europa'' which arrived in New York on January 2, 1866. They settled in Cape Girardeau, Missouri for several years where he worked for the Iron Mountain Railroad Company. (2) On March 28, 1872, he and his family moved to Dubuque where he devoted the remainder of his life to journalism.		[[Image:NicholasGonnerSm.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]GONNER, Nicholas Sr.(Pfaffenthal, Luxemburg, Germany, Jan. 8, 1835--Dubuque, IA, Dec. 20, 1892). Gonner graduated from the German schools prepared for a career in civil engineering. (1) Gonner, his wife, and three children immigrated on the steamer ''Europa'' which arrived in New York on January 2, 1866. They settled in Cape Girardeau, Missouri for several years where he worked for the Iron Mountain Railroad Company. (2) On March 28, 1872, he and his family moved to Dubuque where he devoted the remainder of his life to journalism.

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	Along with the ''Luxembourg Gazette'' and other writings, Gonner was renowned for his book ''Die Luxemburger in Der Neuen Welt'' ('''Luxembourgers in the New World''') for which he was decorated by the Grand Duke of Luxemburg. (3) Shortly after his arrival in the United States, Gonner began collecting information about Luxembourger settlements in America. This information was the basis of his book published in 1889. He was considered an authority on church architecture and was the author of many poems in the Luxembourg language.		Along with the ''Luxembourg Gazette'' and other writings, Gonner was renowned for his book ''Die Luxemburger in Der Neuen Welt'' ('''Luxembourgers in the New World''') for which he was decorated by the Grand Duke of Luxemburg. (3) Shortly after his arrival in the United States, Gonner began collecting information about Luxembourger settlements in America. This information was the basis of his book published in 1889. He was considered an authority on church architecture and was the author of many poems in the Luxembourg language.

	Gonner was a founder of the [[ROMAN CATHOLIC MUTUAL PROTECTIVE SOCIETY OF IOWA]]soon after he came to Dubuque. (4) He served as the president of the German Press Association from 1887 to 1889 and was vice-president of the German Roman Catholic Central Society.		Gonner was a founder of the [[ROMAN CATHOLIC MUTUAL PROTECTIVE SOCIETY OF IOWA]] soon after he came to Dubuque. (4) He served as the president of the German Press Association from 1887 to 1889 and was vice-president of the German Roman Catholic Central Society.

	[[Image:gonnermarker.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]] Nicholas Gonner was buried [[MOUNT CALVARY CEMETERY]] in Dubuque following his death in 1892. His large grave stone is topped by a statue of Christ the Teacher with a book in hand. The monument also features the coat of arms of Luxembourg and the text (in German): Memorial to the honor of the meritorious Luxembourger Nicholas Gonner, dedicated by his numerous, grateful countrymen and friends - RIP.		[[Image:gonnermarker.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]] Nicholas Gonner was buried [[MOUNT CALVARY CEMETERY]] in Dubuque following his death in 1892. His large grave stone is topped by a statue of Christ the Teacher with a book in hand. The monument also features the coat of arms of Luxembourg and the text (in German): Memorial to the honor of the meritorious Luxembourger Nicholas Gonner, dedicated by his numerous, grateful countrymen and friends - RIP.

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	Gonner was the editor of the [[LUXEMBURGER GAZETTE]] from 1872 to 1892 and [[IOWA]] which were both printed by the [[CATHOLIC PRINTING COMPANY]]. The ''Luxemburger Gazette'' had a national base of readers. Correspondents to the ''Gazette'' sent articles and information to Gonner that reflected the latest happenings in various Luxembourg American communities throughout the country. This made the ''Luxemburger Gazette'' an invaluable resource for modern day genealogists and those researching their Luxembourgian roots. The ''Gazette'' was published from 1871 – 1919 in German but has been translated.		Gonner was the editor of the [[LUXEMBURGER GAZETTE]] from 1872 to 1892 and [[IOWA]] which were both printed by the [[CATHOLIC PRINTING COMPANY]]. The ''Luxemburger Gazette'' had a national base of readers. Correspondents to the ''Gazette'' sent articles and information to Gonner that reflected the latest happenings in various Luxembourg American communities throughout the country. This made the ''Luxemburger Gazette'' an invaluable resource for modern day genealogists and those researching their Luxembourgian roots. The ''Gazette'' was published from 1871 – 1919 in German but has been translated.

	Along with the ''Luxembourg Gazette'' and other writings, Gonner was renowned for his book ''Die Luxemburger in Der Neuen Welt'' ('''Luxembourgers in the New World''') for which he was decorated by the Grand Duke of Luxemburg. (3) Shortly after his arrival in the United States, Gonner began collecting information about Luxembourger settlements in America. This information was the basis of his book published in 1889.		Along with the ''Luxembourg Gazette'' and other writings, Gonner was renowned for his book ''Die Luxemburger in Der Neuen Welt'' ('''Luxembourgers in the New World''') for which he was decorated by the Grand Duke of Luxemburg. (3) Shortly after his arrival in the United States, Gonner began collecting information about Luxembourger settlements in America. This information was the basis of his book published in 1889. He was considered an authority on church architecture and was the author of many poems in the Luxembourg language.

	Gonner was a founder of the [[~~GERMAN~~ ROMAN CATHOLIC MUTUAL PROTECTIVE SOCIETY OF IOWA]] soon after he came to Dubuque ~~and was elected vice-president~~. (4) He served as the president of the German Press Association from 1887 to 1889~~. He was considered an authority on church architecture~~ and was ~~the author~~ of ~~many poems in~~ the ~~Luxembourg language~~.		Gonner was a founder of the [[ROMAN CATHOLIC MUTUAL PROTECTIVE SOCIETY OF IOWA]]soon after he came to Dubuque. (4) He served as the president of the German Press Association from 1887 to 1889 and was vice-president of the German Roman Catholic Central Society.

	[[Image:gonnermarker.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]] Nicholas Gonner was buried [[MOUNT CALVARY CEMETERY]] in Dubuque following his death in 1892. His large grave stone is topped by a statue of Christ the Teacher with a book in hand. The monument also features the coat of arms of Luxembourg and the text (in German): Memorial to the honor of the meritorious Luxembourger Nicholas Gonner, dedicated by his numerous, grateful countrymen and friends - RIP.		[[Image:gonnermarker.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]] Nicholas Gonner was buried [[MOUNT CALVARY CEMETERY]] in Dubuque following his death in 1892. His large grave stone is topped by a statue of Christ the Teacher with a book in hand. The monument also features the coat of arms of Luxembourg and the text (in German): Memorial to the honor of the meritorious Luxembourger Nicholas Gonner, dedicated by his numerous, grateful countrymen and friends - RIP.

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	[[Image:NicholasGonnerSm.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]GONNER, Nicholas Sr.(Pfaffenthal, ~~Luxembourg~~, Jan. 8, 1835--Dubuque, IA, Dec. 20, 1892). Gonner, his wife, and three children immigrated on the steamer ''Europa'' which arrived in New York on January 2, 1866. They settled in Cape Girardeau, Missouri for several years. On March 28, 1872, he and his family moved to Dubuque where he devoted the remainder of his life to journalism.		[[Image:NicholasGonnerSm.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]GONNER, Nicholas Sr.(Pfaffenthal, Luxemburg, Germany, Jan. 8, 1835--Dubuque, IA, Dec. 20, 1892). Gonner graduated from the German schools prepared for a career in civil engineering. (1) Gonner, his wife, and three children immigrated on the steamer ''Europa'' which arrived in New York on January 2, 1866. They settled in Cape Girardeau, Missouri for several years where he worked for the Iron Mountain Railroad Company. (2) On March 28, 1872, he and his family moved to Dubuque where he devoted the remainder of his life to journalism.

	Gonner was the editor of the [[LUXEMBURGER GAZETTE]] from 1872 to 1892 and [[IOWA]] which were both printed by the [[CATHOLIC PRINTING COMPANY]]. The ''Luxemburger Gazette'' had a national base of readers. Correspondents to the ''Gazette'' sent articles and information to Gonner that reflected the latest happenings in various Luxembourg American communities throughout the country. This made the ''Luxemburger Gazette'' an invaluable resource for modern day genealogists and those researching their Luxembourgian roots. The ''Gazette'' was published from 1871 – 1919 in German but has been translated.		Gonner was the editor of the [[LUXEMBURGER GAZETTE]] from 1872 to 1892 and [[IOWA]] which were both printed by the [[CATHOLIC PRINTING COMPANY]]. The ''Luxemburger Gazette'' had a national base of readers. Correspondents to the ''Gazette'' sent articles and information to Gonner that reflected the latest happenings in various Luxembourg American communities throughout the country. This made the ''Luxemburger Gazette'' an invaluable resource for modern day genealogists and those researching their Luxembourgian roots. The ''Gazette'' was published from 1871 – 1919 in German but has been translated.

	Along with the ''Luxembourg Gazette'' and other writings, Gonner ~~is also~~ renowned for his book ''Die Luxemburger in Der Neuen Welt'' ('''Luxembourgers in the New World'''). Shortly after his arrival in the United States, Gonner began collecting information about Luxembourger settlements in America. ~~It was this~~ information ~~that~~ was ~~used in~~ his book ~~which was~~ published in 1889.		Along with the ''Luxembourg Gazette'' and other writings, Gonner was renowned for his book ''Die Luxemburger in Der Neuen Welt'' ('''Luxembourgers in the New World''') for which he was decorated by the Grand Duke of Luxemburg. (3) Shortly after his arrival in the United States, Gonner began collecting information about Luxembourger settlements in America. This information was the basis of his book published in 1889.

	Gonner was a ~~leader in the organization~~ of the [[ROMAN CATHOLIC MUTUAL PROTECTIVE SOCIETY OF IOWA]] and served as the president of the German Press Association from 1887 to 1889. He was considered an authority on church architecture and was the author of many poems in the Luxembourg language.		Gonner was a founder of the [[GERMAN ROMAN CATHOLIC MUTUAL PROTECTIVE SOCIETY OF IOWA]] soon after he came to Dubuque and was elected vice-president. (4) He served as the president of the German Press Association from 1887 to 1889. He was considered an authority on church architecture and was the author of many poems in the Luxembourg language.

	[[Image:gonnermarker.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]] Nicholas Gonner was buried [[MOUNT CALVARY CEMETERY]] in Dubuque following his death in 1892. His large grave stone is topped by a statue of Christ the Teacher with a book in hand. The monument also features the coat of arms of Luxembourg and the text (in German): Memorial to the honor of the meritorious Luxembourger Nicholas Gonner, dedicated by his numerous, grateful countrymen and friends - RIP.		[[Image:gonnermarker.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]] Nicholas Gonner was buried [[MOUNT CALVARY CEMETERY]] in Dubuque following his death in 1892. His large grave stone is topped by a statue of Christ the Teacher with a book in hand. The monument also features the coat of arms of Luxembourg and the text (in German): Memorial to the honor of the meritorious Luxembourger Nicholas Gonner, dedicated by his numerous, grateful countrymen and friends - RIP.
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			1. "Editor Gonner Dead," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', December 21, 1892, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18921221&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

			2. Ibid.

			3. Ibid.

			4. Ibid.

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	[[Image:NicholasGonnerSm.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]GONNER, Nicholas Sr.(Pfaffenthal, Luxembourg, Jan. 8, 1835--Dubuque, IA, Dec. 20, 1892). Gonner, his wife, and three children immigrated on the steamer ''Europa'' which arrived in New York on January 2, 1866 ~~and~~ settled in Cape Girardeau, Missouri ~~where two more children were born~~. On March 28, 1872, he and his family moved to Dubuque where he devoted the remainder of his life to journalism.		[[Image:NicholasGonnerSm.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]GONNER, Nicholas Sr.(Pfaffenthal, Luxembourg, Jan. 8, 1835--Dubuque, IA, Dec. 20, 1892). Gonner, his wife, and three children immigrated on the steamer ''Europa'' which arrived in New York on January 2, 1866. They settled in Cape Girardeau, Missouri for several years. On March 28, 1872, he and his family moved to Dubuque where he devoted the remainder of his life to journalism.

	Gonner was the editor of the [[LUXEMBURGER GAZETTE]] from 1872 to 1892 and [[IOWA]] which were both printed by the [[CATHOLIC PRINTING COMPANY]]. The ''Luxemburger Gazette'' had a national base of readers. Correspondents to the Gazette sent articles and information to Gonner that reflected the latest happenings in various Luxembourg American communities throughout the country. This ~~has~~ made the ''Luxemburger Gazette'' an invaluable resource for modern day genealogists and those researching their Luxembourgian roots. The Gazette was published from 1871 – 1919 in German but ~~is easily~~ translated. ~~The microfilm of the Gazette is available in a handful of libraries in the United States including the LACS Research Center.~~		Gonner was the editor of the [[LUXEMBURGER GAZETTE]] from 1872 to 1892 and [[IOWA]] which were both printed by the [[CATHOLIC PRINTING COMPANY]]. The ''Luxemburger Gazette'' had a national base of readers. Correspondents to the ''Gazette'' sent articles and information to Gonner that reflected the latest happenings in various Luxembourg American communities throughout the country. This made the ''Luxemburger Gazette'' an invaluable resource for modern day genealogists and those researching their Luxembourgian roots. The ''Gazette'' was published from 1871 – 1919 in German but has been translated.

	Along with the ''Luxembourg Gazette'' and other writings, Gonner is also renowned for his book ''Die Luxemburger in Der Neuen Welt'' (Luxembourgers in the New World). Shortly after his arrival in the United States, Gonner began collecting information about Luxembourger settlements in America. It was this information that was ~~condensed into Luxembourgers~~ in ~~the New World~~ which was published in 1889.		Along with the ''Luxembourg Gazette'' and other writings, Gonner is also renowned for his book ''Die Luxemburger in Der Neuen Welt'' ('''Luxembourgers in the New World'''). Shortly after his arrival in the United States, Gonner began collecting information about Luxembourger settlements in America. It was this information that was used in his book which was published in 1889.

	Gonner was a leader in the organization of the [[ROMAN CATHOLIC MUTUAL PROTECTIVE SOCIETY OF IOWA]] and served as the president of the German Press Association from 1887 to 1889. He was considered an authority on church architecture and was the author of many poems in the Luxembourg language.		Gonner was a leader in the organization of the [[ROMAN CATHOLIC MUTUAL PROTECTIVE SOCIETY OF IOWA]] and served as the president of the German Press Association from 1887 to 1889. He was considered an authority on church architecture and was the author of many poems in the Luxembourg language.

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	[[Image:NicholasGonnerSm.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]GONNER, Nicholas Sr.(Pfaffenthal, Luxembourg, Jan. 8, 1835--Dubuque, IA, Dec. 20, 1892). Gonner, his wife, and three children immigrated on the steamer ''Europa'' which arrived in New York on January 2, 1866 and settled in Cape Girardeau, Missouri where two more children were born. On March 28, 1872, he and his family moved to Dubuque where he devoted the remainder of his life to journalism.		[[Image:NicholasGonnerSm.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]GONNER, Nicholas Sr.(Pfaffenthal, Luxembourg, Jan. 8, 1835--Dubuque, IA, Dec. 20, 1892). Gonner, his wife, and three children immigrated on the steamer ''Europa'' which arrived in New York on January 2, 1866 and settled in Cape Girardeau, Missouri where two more children were born. On March 28, 1872, he and his family moved to Dubuque where he devoted the remainder of his life to journalism.

	Gonner was the editor of the [[~~LUXEMBERGER~~ GAZETTE]] from 1872 to 1892 and [[IOWA]] which were both printed by the [[CATHOLIC PRINTING COMPANY]]. The ''Luxemburger Gazette'' had a national base of readers. Correspondents to the Gazette sent articles and information to Gonner that reflected the latest happenings in various Luxembourg American communities throughout the country. This has made the ''Luxemburger Gazette'' an invaluable resource for modern day genealogists and those researching their Luxembourgian roots. The Gazette was published from 1871 – 1919 in German but is easily translated. The microfilm of the Gazette is available in a handful of libraries in the United States including the LACS Research Center.		Gonner was the editor of the [[LUXEMBURGER GAZETTE]] from 1872 to 1892 and [[IOWA]] which were both printed by the [[CATHOLIC PRINTING COMPANY]]. The ''Luxemburger Gazette'' had a national base of readers. Correspondents to the Gazette sent articles and information to Gonner that reflected the latest happenings in various Luxembourg American communities throughout the country. This has made the ''Luxemburger Gazette'' an invaluable resource for modern day genealogists and those researching their Luxembourgian roots. The Gazette was published from 1871 – 1919 in German but is easily translated. The microfilm of the Gazette is available in a handful of libraries in the United States including the LACS Research Center.

	Along with the ''Luxembourg Gazette'' and other writings, Gonner is also renowned for his book ''Die Luxemburger in Der Neuen Welt'' (Luxembourgers in the New World). Shortly after his arrival in the United States, Gonner began collecting information about Luxembourger settlements in America. It was this information that was condensed into Luxembourgers in the New World which was published in 1889.		Along with the ''Luxembourg Gazette'' and other writings, Gonner is also renowned for his book ''Die Luxemburger in Der Neuen Welt'' (Luxembourgers in the New World). Shortly after his arrival in the United States, Gonner began collecting information about Luxembourger settlements in America. It was this information that was condensed into Luxembourgers in the New World which was published in 1889.

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	[[Image:NicholasGonnerSm.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]GONNER, Nicholas Sr.(Pfaffenthal, Luxembourg, Jan. 8, 1835--Dubuque, IA, Dec. 20, 1892). Gonner, his wife, and three children immigrated on the steamer ''Europa'' which arrived in New York on January 2, 1866 and settled in Cape Girardeau, Missouri where two more children were born. On March 28, 1872, he and his family moved to Dubuque where he devoted the remainder of his life to journalism.		[[Image:NicholasGonnerSm.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]GONNER, Nicholas Sr.(Pfaffenthal, Luxembourg, Jan. 8, 1835--Dubuque, IA, Dec. 20, 1892). Gonner, his wife, and three children immigrated on the steamer ''Europa'' which arrived in New York on January 2, 1866 and settled in Cape Girardeau, Missouri where two more children were born. On March 28, 1872, he and his family moved to Dubuque where he devoted the remainder of his life to journalism.

	Gonner was the editor of the [[~~LUXEMBOURG~~ GAZETTE]] from 1872 to 1892 and [[IOWA]] which were both printed by the [[CATHOLIC PRINTING COMPANY]]. The ''Luxemburger Gazette'' had a national base of readers. Correspondents to the Gazette sent articles and information to Gonner that reflected the latest happenings in various Luxembourg American communities throughout the country. This has made the ''Luxemburger Gazette'' an invaluable resource for modern day genealogists and those researching their Luxembourgian roots. The Gazette was published from 1871 – 1919 in German but is easily translated. The microfilm of the Gazette is available in a handful of libraries in the United States including the LACS Research Center.		Gonner was the editor of the [[LUXEMBERGER GAZETTE]] from 1872 to 1892 and [[IOWA]] which were both printed by the [[CATHOLIC PRINTING COMPANY]]. The ''Luxemburger Gazette'' had a national base of readers. Correspondents to the Gazette sent articles and information to Gonner that reflected the latest happenings in various Luxembourg American communities throughout the country. This has made the ''Luxemburger Gazette'' an invaluable resource for modern day genealogists and those researching their Luxembourgian roots. The Gazette was published from 1871 – 1919 in German but is easily translated. The microfilm of the Gazette is available in a handful of libraries in the United States including the LACS Research Center.

	Along with the ''Luxembourg Gazette'' and other writings, Gonner is also renowned for his book ''Die Luxemburger in Der Neuen Welt'' (Luxembourgers in the New World). Shortly after his arrival in the United States, Gonner began collecting information about Luxembourger settlements in America. It was this information that was condensed into Luxembourgers in the New World which was published in 1889.		Along with the ''Luxembourg Gazette'' and other writings, Gonner is also renowned for his book ''Die Luxemburger in Der Neuen Welt'' (Luxembourgers in the New World). Shortly after his arrival in the United States, Gonner began collecting information about Luxembourger settlements in America. It was this information that was condensed into Luxembourgers in the New World which was published in 1889.

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	[[Image:gonnermarker.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]] Nicholas Gonner was buried [[MOUNT CALVARY CEMETERY]] in Dubuque following his death in 1892. His large grave stone is topped by a statue of Christ the Teacher with a book in hand. The monument also features the coat of arms of Luxembourg and the text (in German): Memorial to the honor of the meritorious Luxembourger Nicholas Gonner, dedicated by his numerous, grateful countrymen and friends - RIP.		[[Image:gonnermarker.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]] Nicholas Gonner was buried [[MOUNT CALVARY CEMETERY]] in Dubuque following his death in 1892. His large grave stone is topped by a statue of Christ the Teacher with a book in hand. The monument also features the coat of arms of Luxembourg and the text (in German): Memorial to the honor of the meritorious Luxembourger Nicholas Gonner, dedicated by his numerous, grateful countrymen and friends - RIP.
			[[Image:gonnerhome.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|2123 Central. Photo in 2012.]]
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