Freeport Journal 18 August 1939
HELEN A. LOUISE (CORDING) KERN
- 86, of Galena, died at 11:10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, at the Galena Stauss Senior Care Community.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Miller & Steinke Funeral Home, Galena, with Joan Haug and Phillip Brown officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mrs. Kern was formerly employed at Robertson's Rexall Drug, Galena, for over 35 years and later worked as a cook at the Galena-Stauss Hospital until her retirement.
She was born on April 12, 1921, in Guilford Township, daughter of Fred and Letha (Koester) Cording. She married Howard W. Kern on Oct. 6, 1951, at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Galena.
She loved bowling, gardening, embroidery and especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was a member of St. Matthew's Rebecca Quilters and Shepherd of the Hills Quilters.
Surviving are her husband, Howard W. Kern; five children, LaVonne (David) Ohms, of Galena, Roger (Nancy) Kern, of Hazel Green, Wis., Donald (Sue Karberg) Kern, Linda (Gerry) Gronewold, and Mary Ann (Larry) Kaiser, all of Galena; 20 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Leila Kirkhart, of Ottumwa, Iowa; a sister-in-law, Myrna (Cording) VandeDrink, of Galena.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Arthur, Melvin and Eldon; and a sister, Eileen.
AMY L. (JOHNSTON) KIENZLE
, 83, of Dubuque died March 17, 2008, at Dubuque Rehab and Nursing Center.
She was born Sept. 23, 1924, in Dubuque, the daughter of Ernest and Emma (Rosencrance) Johnston. She married Raymond Kienzle of Scales Mound on Aug. 25, 1946, at Grandview Methodist Church in Dubuque. Together they farmed in Council Hill Township for 40 years.
She attended Senior High School of Dubuque. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Galena and taught Sunday school for more than 20 years. She was an election judge in the Council Hill precinct.
Surviving are her husband, Ray; five children, Pamela Jenn of Marietta, Ga., Linda (Rodger) Lamont of Oshkosh, Wis., Janel (Steve) Geisert of Galena, William (Lisa) Kienzle of Chatham and Kevin Kienzle and friend, Julene Coates, of Dubuque, Iowa; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, with a fifth due in June; and a niece, Diane (Donald) Latham of The Villages, Fla.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Mary; and a brother, Ernest E. Johnston Jr.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2008, at St. Luke's Methodist Church in Dubuque. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Galena.
HELEN (ANTHONY ) KINDIG
, 93, of Sheboygan died Tuesday morning, August 26, 2008 at her home.
Helen was born July 4, 1915 in State College, PA to Dwight L. and ReLura (Swift) Anthony.
On October 9, 1937 Helen and Paul E. Kindig were united in marriage in East Lansing, MI.
Paul and Helen lived in many different locations nationwide while he was employed as an executive for General Electric. After retirement they moved to Spring Hill Ranch in Woodbine, IL.
After Paul's death in 1999, Helen relocated to Sheboygan to be closer to her family.
Helen is survived by her children, David (Margi) Kindig of Madison, Kristin Cogley, and Betsy (John) Rogers, both of Sheboygan; grandchildren, Mark (Sheila) Kindig of Chicago, Laura (Mike) Temali, Brian Kindig, both of Minneaplis, MN, Michael Cogley of Madison, WI, Paul (Laura) Cogley of Gurnee, IL, Emily (Drew) Gilbertson of Kiel, and Carolyn (Adam) Schmitt, of West Bend; six great-grandchildren, Caitlin, Julia, Joey, Claire, Katie, and Tommy; a sister, Betty Pearce of N. Augusta, SC.
Burial will take place in Woodbine Cemetery, IL.
Source: Leroy A. at find-a-grave - The Sheboygan Press August 27, 2008
MARY ADELLA (JACKSON) KIRCHNER
- age 96, of Hanover, Illinois, was called home on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center North in Clinton, Iowa. A Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 12, 2008 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hanover. Celebrant will be Father Everett J. Hiller, assisted by Deacon Dave Wilbricht. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 11, 2008 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Hanover. Memorials may be directed to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church or the Hanover VFW Women's Auxiliary in Della's memory.
Della was born on September 1, 1911 in Hanover, the daughter of Amos F. and Bridget E. (Whalen) Jackson. Della was raised in Hanover and attended Hanover area schools. Della married Charles "Chuck" S. Kirchner on April 11, 1931 in Galena, Illinois. Chuck passed away on December 17, 1971 in Hanover, Illinois.
Della was a Cook at several local restaurants in the Hanover and Savanna area. Della was a longtime member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hanover and also served as past president for the Hanover VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Della was involved in the Residents Counsel and was active in many community projects that were sponsored through Big Meadows. Della enjoyed embroidery, word books, painting, cats and the Chicago Cubs. Most of all, Della loved spending time with her family and friends.
Della will be dearly missed by one sister, Shirley (Ray) Ferrell of Hanover; three nephews, Gary Nesbitt of Tucson, Arizona, Carl (Vickie) Nesbitt of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Robert "Joe" (Mag) Ferrell of Hanover, Illinois; five nieces, Judy (Gary) Law of Savanna, Marcia (Stan) Holmbo of Sabula, Iowa, Kathy (Tom Rafferty) Teberg of Savanna, Jamie (Scott) Mills of Savanna, and Brenda "Bean" Ferrell of Hanover; numerous great nieces and nephews; and several great-great nieces and nephews and a very close cousin Vera (Bill) Eadie of Hanover.
Della was preceded in death by her Husband, Chuck; one sister, Thelma Nesbitt; one brother, William Jackson; and one nephew, LeRoy Curley.
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HARRY G. KNAPP
, age 86, of Elizabeth, Illinois, died Monday, July 31, 2006 at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Illinois. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 3, 2006 at Law Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 3, 2006 prior to the Funeral Service. Inurnment will take place at a later date. Henry was born November 30, 1919 in Lyons, Iowa, the son of William and Julia (Quinn) Knapp. He served in the United States Navy. Henry married Irene Noble, on April 30, 1942 in Galena, Illinois. Henry was a very hardworker. He was employed by the Savanna Army Depot as a Forklift Operator. He also farmed in the area for over 50 years. Henry enjoyed carpentry, gardening, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. Henry is survived by his wife, Irene of Elizabeth, Illinois; three grandsons, David (Sheila) Knapp of Crestone, Colorado, Bryan (Melody), Knapp of Elizabeth, Illinois, and Daniel (Karen) Knapp, Clinton, Iowa; eight great grandchildren, Patrick M., Monica, Andrew, Teri, Emily, Patrick S., Hannah and Kaleb; a special niece Rose (Robert) Mielke of Pecatonica, Illinois, and many other nieces and nephews; three great nieces, Sharon (Kelvin) Krise of Freeport, Illinois, Susan (Tom) Reilly of Freeport, Illinois, Theresa (Mark) Klenz of Rock City, Illinois; two great nephews Gary (Cindy) Mielke of Ridott, Illinois and Gerald Mielke of Riddott, Illinois; fifteen great- great grand nieces and nephews, and one great-great-great niece. Henry is preceded in death by his parents; one son Melvin, two brothers, Howard and Homer, one infant sister and one half sister Mary Quinn.
IRENE LILLIAN (NOBLE) KNAPP
, age 82, of rural Elizabeth, Illinois, died May 25, 2009 at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Illinois. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2009 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, Illinois, with Reverend Lee Luebke officiating. Burial will be in Savanna Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Funeral Home. A memorial fund has been established in Irene’s memory. Irene was born August 9, 1926 in Loran Township, the daughter of Ira Arthur and Anna Rosalie (Pearson) Noble. Irene was always proud of her Irish heritage. She attended Washington Country School, Washington Township. On April 30, 1942, Irene married Henry “Hank” Knapp in Galena, Illinois. He passed away July 31, 2006 in Freeport.
Irene was a talented homemaker and treasured family time. She and Hank built the homestead they lived in with their own hands. She spent much of her time baking, making noodles, canning and even churning her own butter. They enjoyed the farm life, raising cows, goats, sheep, pigs, and chickens. Irene also worked at the Savanna Army Depot as a forklift operator handling ammunition during and after WWII. She also worked for the Savanna Garment Factory and Atwoods in Stockton, Illinois. Irene was a member of the Good Hope Lutheran Church, Massbach until it closed. She then began attending Christ Lutheran Church, Stockton.
Irene loved the outdoors, especially the first flowers of spring. She enjoyed drinking a good cup of coffee in the morning while watching birds. She was an avid gardener and cared deeply for her cats.
Irene will be dearly missed by three grandsons, David (Sheila) Knapp, Bryan (Melody) Knapp and Daniel (Karen) Knapp; eight great grandchildren, Patrick (Lisa) Knapp, Monica (Will) Jordan, Andrew Knapp, Teri Knapp and Emily, Patrick, Hannah, and Kaleb Knapp; a special niece, Rose (Robert) Mielke; three great nieces, Sharon (Kelvin) Krise, Sue (Tom) Reilly and Theresa (Mark) Klenz; and two great nephews, Gary (Cindi) Mielke and Gerald Mielke. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Hank; son and daughter in-law, Melvin (Sandra) Knapp; three brothers, Floyd, Charles and Robert; and a sister, Evelyn.
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DAVID CARL KNAUER
, 57, Elizabeth, Ill., went home to his Savior on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, surrounded by his family, after fighting a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born on Dec. 3, 1950, the son of William and Magdalene "Mac" Knauer.
He married Kathleen S. Heller on Aug. 14, 1976 and made their home in Elizabeth.
He graduated from Elizabeth High School in 1968 and was very proud to be a Terrapin and a River Ridge Wildcat fan. After graduating, he worked for Canadian National Railroad as an Assistant Road Master. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2006 and even though he was unable to continue working for the railroad his motto was "I'm not dying with cancer, I'm living with cancer". His faith was strong in the Lord and he commented many times "the Lord will take care of me". He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Elizabeth. He loved being a part of the choir and was a member of the Men's Club. He loved spending time with his family on his property that he named "Owen's Oasis and Abigail's Acres" after his grandchildren. Many joyous hours were spent fixing up the property with them. Some of David's proudest moments were his son's graduation from Academy Training, his daughter's marriage to Christian, and the births of his two grandchildren. He treasured watching his children grow up and turn into the loving and caring parents they have become. He also loved organizing and hosting the annual Mac Fishing Tournament for all of his family. One of David's favorite memories was going to Puerto Vallarta with his wife, children and good friends, Rammer and Old Bag. He was known for many things. He always had his quick quips with his sense of humor even until the end. He was a devoted, life long Chicago Cubs fan and loved attending home games or watching them on TV with his family and friends while sitting in his favorite recliner. He was also a loyal Chicago Bears fan. He loved playing basketball during his high school years, won many awards for his athleticism, and played two years at Highland Community College. He also played fast pitch softball for many years where he made life long friends. As the years passed by golf became his new love. He loved playing golf with his family, friends and especially "The Legends". He also loved to attend the many railroad golf outings with his railroad buddies. He will be dearly missed
by all who knew him. Survivors include his wife, Kathy of Elizabeth; one son, Kyle, Elizabeth; one daughter, Keri (Christian) Daman, Crystal Lake, Ill.; two grandchildren, Abigail Daman and Owen Knauer; five brothers, Dale (Penney) Knauer, Monroe, Wis., Robert Knauer, Yorkville, Ill., Paul (Ruth) Knauer and Jim (Cheryl) Knauer, both of Elizabeth, and Lyle (Jennifer) Knauer, Blue Springs, Mo.; five sisters, Janet (Wendell) Roberts, Betty Marcure and Mary (Joe) Ambrosia, all of Elizabeth, Carole Busjhan, Orangeville, Ill., and Judy (Donald) Kauffman, Winslow, Ill.; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Foster and Rosemary Heller, Stockton.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be held from 3:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, Feb. 29 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 1, 2008 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Elizabeth, with the Rev. Harvey Nicholson officiating. Burial will be in the Elizabeth Cemetery in Elizabeth
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MARY (NICHOLS) KNAUER
,age 64, of Monroe, Wisconsin, formerly of Elizabeth, Illinois, died on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at the Monroe Hospital in Monroe, Wisconsin. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2009, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Elizabeth, Illinois, with Reverend Harvey Nicholson officiating. Burial will follow in the Elizabeth Cemetery, Elizabeth. Visitation will be held from 4 – 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2009, at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth. Memorials may be given in Penny’s name to the St. Paul Lutheran Church Building Fund.
Penny was born August 8, 1944 in Puyallup, Washington, the daughter of Benjamin J. and Ruth O. (Stevenson) Nichols. Penny married Dale William Knauer January 6, 1962 in Elizabeth, Illinois. The couple farmed in the Elizabeth area until retiring and moving to Monroe, Wisconsin.
The most important thing in Penny’s life was raising her family. She especially enjoyed playing with her grandchildren and great – grandchildren. Penny was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Elizabeth. She enjoyed collecting angels and swans, fishing, raising plants, bowling a couple of times a week, and playing cards, mostly five hundred and euchre.
Penny will be dearly missed by her husband Dale Knauer of Monroe, Wisconsin; two daughters, Ruth (Jeff) Balsano of Monroe, Wisconsin, and Patricia (Ron) Shumaker of Orangeville, Illinois; two sons, William Knauer of Savanna, Illinois, and John (fiancé Shannon Wolbers) Knauer of East Dubuque, Illinois; nine grandchildren, Jason (fiancé Shelly Schmid) Dunlap, Christopher (fiancé Hanna Wild) Green, Rick Shumaker, Kristina Shumaker, Kendra Shumaker, Bobby Shumaker, Hali Knauer, Shaun Knauer, and Kyle Knauer; two great – granddaughters, Bronwynn and Jennifer Dunlap; and four sisters, “Dolly” Garcia of Tacoma, Washington, Ruth Brown of Burlington, Washington, Jessie (David) McCoy of Seattle, Washington, and Ellen (Joe) Salazar of Tacoma.
Penny was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Eunice Nichols and Patricia Price; and four brothers, Arthur, David, Paul, and Richard Nichols.
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DANIEL W. KOESTER
, age 43, of Elizabeth, Illinois, died on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at his home. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Derinda, with Reverend David Vidler officiating. Burial will take place in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. A Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2009 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Elizabeth. A Memorial Fund has been established in Dan’s memory.
Dan was born on January 13, 1966, the son of DeLoss E. and Joan C. (Kelly) Koester, in Hazel Green, Wisconsin. Dan attended Scales Mound High School, graduating with the Class of 1984. He later attended Northeast Iowa Community College, graduating in 1986 with a degree in Agricultural Mechanics. Dan married Karen D. Schnitzler on October 29, 1994 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Derinda.
Dan owned and operated Boots Ag Repair in Elizabeth for eighteen years. He was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Church in Schapville, Illinois and the Trinity Lutheran Church in Derinda. Dan was a proud supporter of the 4-H program, and was also a judge for 4-H fairs. He was a director of the Jo-Daviess County Farm Bureau Board, and was a member of the Dairyland Antique Tractor Pulling Club. He also served on the Elizabeth Fair Board. Dan enjoyed tractor pulling, farming, cattle, and helping out friends and neighbors. He also enjoyed maintaining the track at the Elizabeth Fairgrounds for the truck and tractor pulls. Most of all, Dan cherished the time he spent with his wife and children.
Dan is survived by his wife, Karen; two children, Kelley and Devin of Elizabeth; mother, Joan (Alex) Michaud of Las Crucas, New Mexico; two sisters, Debora (David) Hilby of Cuba City, Wisconsin and Patricia (Patrick) Reser of Phoenix, Arizona; two brothers, Richard (Donna) Koester of Aurora, Iowa and Jeffrey (Sheila) Koester of Scales Mound, Illinois; father and mother-in-law, Marvin and Elizabeth Schnitzler of Elizabeth, Illinois; three sisters-in-law, Leisa (Larry) Hubb of Stockton, Illinois, Sheila (Brandon) Alexander of Chadwick, Illinois and Marla (John) Todd of Tipton, Iowa; one brother-in-law, Roger (Sandra) Schnitzler of Manteno, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.
Dan is preceded in death by his father, DeLoss Koester; infant daughter, Karla Koester; paternal grandparents, Clyde and Ada Koester; and maternal grandparents, William Kelly and Lois (Kelly) Reed.
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LUCILLE HELEN (MILLER) KOESTER
, age 92, of Warren, Illinois, formerly of Elizabeth, Illinois, died Saturday, November 15, 2008, at her home in Warren. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at the Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, Elizabeth with Pastor Kenneth Arndt officiating. Burial will follow in the Elizabeth Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at church prior to the service.
Lucille was born January 26, 1916, in Thompson Twp, [Jo Daviess, County] Illinois, the daughter of Henry and Lavina (Karberg) Miller. She was confirmed on April 9, 1933, at Zion Lutheran Church in Shapville, Illinois. On February 27, 1935, she was united in marriage to LaVern Koester, he passed away July 31, 2007, they had been married for seventy – two years. They were the parents of four children.
Lucille and her husband farmed in Guilford and Thompson Townships until 1971 when they sold their farm and moved to Elizabeth. Lucille enjoyed being a housewife and mother, working in the garden, planting flowers, embroidering and playing cards. She is a member of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Elizabeth.
Lucille is survived by two daughters, Pearl (Eugene) McKee of Warren, Illinois, and Mildred (Jimmy) Steffes of rural Elizabeth, Illinois; one son Myron (Phyllis) Koester of Elizabeth; fourteen grandchildren, twenty – three great grandchildren and six great – great grandchildren.
Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, her husband LaVern, an infant son, two grandsons, two sisters, Bernice Heidenrich and Pearl Hammer, and one brother, LaVern Miller.
ERWIN KRAEMER
, 81, of Galena, died Friday, May 2, 2008, at the Galena Stauss Nursing Home.
A gathering will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, at Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. There will be no service. Military rites will be accorded following the gathering at graveside in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.
He was born on Sept. 18, 1926, in Kenosha, Wis., son of Erwin and Cora (Nelson) Kraemer. He was a World War II Army veteran serving from January 1945 until his honorable discharge on Nov. 24, 1946.
He owned and operated Race's Paradise for over 25 years in Galena.
He was a member of the Danish Brotherhood Lodge 14, of Kenosha, for over 50 years.
Surviving are many cousins and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his stepfather, Jens Emanuelsen.
