Third Generation
21. Sophia KRUMWIEDE
was born on 27 Nov 1860 in Cook County, Illinois.10,80 She died
on 13 Jun 1932 in Buckley, Iroquois County, Illinois.53,81
The source of this obituary is probably a bulletin of St. John's Lutheran Church,
rather than a newspaper. The type-style and wording both lend to this impression.
MRS. FRED HILGENDORF LAID TO REST ON FRIDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Fred Hilgendorf, which were held on Friday afternoon
at 2:00 o'clock at the home and at 2:30 o'clock at St. John's Lutheran church,
were very largely attended. Rev. C. Braeunig, pastor St. John's Lutheran church,
officiated and brought comfort to the sorrowing family. Music was furnished by
the male choir.
Commitment took place in St. John's cemetery following the church obsequies.
The pallbearers were grandsons of the deceased and were namely, Fred and Theodore
Theesfeldt (sic), Robert and Lester Ronna, Myron King and Clifford Hilgendorf.
The beautiful flowers were carried by the following granddaughters of Mrs. Hilgendorf:
Sophia, Mary, Laura, and Verna Hilgendorf.
Among those from a distance who attended the services were Rev. Theo. Hilgendorf
and wife, of Zap, N.D.; Rev. Carl H. Hilgendorf and family, of Geneseo; Fred
Hilgendorf and family, of Almond, Wis.; Charles Theesfeldt (sic) and family,
of Ashkum; Ed. Steinman, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Theesfeldt (sic), Mrs. Barney Bartell,
of Cassopolis, Mich., and William Theesfeldt (sic), of Donovan.
The following obituary, in all probability from The Record, Paxton, Illinois,
gives further information.
MRS. FRED HILGENDORF PASSES AWAY AT BUCKLEY
Buckley, Ill, June 14. -- Mrs. Fred Hilgendorf, 72, for many years a resident
of Buckley, passed away at her home on S. Railroad Ave., on Monday afternoon
at 5:30 o'clock. The deceased, who suffered a stroke of paralysis several years
ago, has been failing since that time.
The deceased, who was born near Buckley in 1857, was united in marriage to
Fred Hilgendorf in 1877. To the union were born twelve children. Two who preceded
their mother in death are Mrs. Ed. Steinman and Mrs. Charles Theesfeldt. (sic)
Those who survive with the sorrowing husband and father are Mrs. William Crozier
of Cissna Park; August Hilgendorf, Buckley; Fred, of Almond, Wis.; Martin Hilgendorf,
Mrs. Wilbur King, Mrs. Fred Ronna, Ed. and Arthur Hilgendorf, of Buckley; Rev.
Charles Hilgendorf, of Geneseo, Ill., and Rev. Theodore Hilgendorf, of Zap, North
Dakota....
...and commitment will take place in Buckley cemetery. [This is a mis-nomer for
St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Buckley, where her grave can be easily found.]
She was buried on 17 Jun 1932 in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Buckley, Illinois.19,53
Section A, Row 18, Plot 37 Sophia KRUMWIEDE and Frederick (Fritz) HILGENDORF
were married on 19 Feb 1878 in St. John's Lutheran Church (LCMS), Buckley, Illinois.50,82
The church record reads: "19 Feb: Fritz Hilgendorf and Sophia Krumwiede
by Pastor Blanken."
This is the marriage responsible for later cousin marriages between the Krumwiede
and Hilgendorf families.
Frederick (Fritz) HILGENDORF (son of Daniel Friedrich
HILGENDORF and Maria Dorothea Henrietta DREWS) was born on 27 Dec 1856 in Rakow,
Pommerania, Germany.10,53,83 He was
confirmed on 21 Apr 1872 in St. John's Lutheran Church (LCMS), Buckley, Illinois.84 He was a member of the first
confirmation class of the congregation. He was naturalized on 18 Oct 1880 in
Paxton, Ford County, Illinois.85
He died on 15 Jun 1935 in Buckley, Iroquois County, Illinois.86
Following is an obituary, which sounds as if it might have been in the bulletin
of St. John's Lutheran Church rather than in a newspaper.
OBITUARY OF MR. FRED HILGENDORF
Another of our older members has passed to his eternal reward, Mr. Frederick
Hilgendorf. He was born December 27, 1857, at Rakow in Pomerania, Germany. At
the age of four years, he came with his parents to this country and lived at
Thornton, Illinois. In 1868, the family moved on a farm near Buckley and affiliated
with our congregation. The deceased was a member of the first class confirmed
in our church and he died in the faith he then confessed.
In 1878, he was united in marriage to Miss Sophia Krumwiede, who on the 13th
of June, 1932, preceded him in death. They lived a happy married life for over
50 years and were privileged to see all their children grow to manhood and womanhood.
Two married daughters, Mrs. Marie Theesfeld and Mrs,. Emma Steinmann, passed
before them into eternity. It was to them a pleasure to be privileged to give
two of their sons to the Lord to serve Him in the holy ministry.
The deceased father, as long as he was able to work, was engaged in farming.
Twenty years ago, he retired from farm life to spend his remaining days in this
village. The Lord had blessed him with good health till the last year. The infirmities
of old age caused him at times much inconvenience. Since the departure of his
wife, he lived with his children who in love and kindness cared for him in his
declining days and afforded him all possible comfort. Well prepared for a blessed
end and comforted with God's Word, he fell asleep last Saturday evening and is
now at home with the Savior as he had desired.
The deceased father was a sincere Christian and a respectable citizen. He loved
to hear the Word of God and to take part in the works of the church. To the very
last hour, he was privileged to hear the saving truth. Confessing his trust and
hope in Christ, he died a peaceful death. The time of his earthly life numbers
77 years, 5 months and 18 days. His departure is mourned by his seven sons, three
daughters, forty-eight grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and many other relatives
and friends. May he rest in peace.
He was buried on 20 Jun 1935 in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Buckley, Illinois.19,53
Section A, Row 20, Plot 37 This record was modified on 29 Mar 2003.
Corrected year of birth from 1957 to 1956, as per church records in Rakow, reported
and photocopied by M. D. Hilgendorf. Sophia KRUMWIEDE and Frederick (Fritz)
HILGENDORF had the following children:
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