Speckles v. Mowinkel

Rose, j.

This is a controversy over the distribution of $5,000 belonging to the estate of Henry Mowinkel, Sr., who executed his will June 21, 1930, and died September 22, 1932. The will was probated October 17, 1932, and George O. Mowinkel was appointed executor. Testator left surviving him his widow, Margareta Mowinkel, and eight adult children, his only heirs at law. The sons were Fritz Mowinkel, George O. Mowinkel, and Henry M. Mowinkel. The daughters were Christine Jungjohann, Jettie Yoss, Dora Delfs, Lillian Schneider, and Lassetta Speckles.

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