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14. Fredrick H KRUMWIEDE was born on 15 Mar 1862 in Cook County, Illinois.10,53 He appeared in the census in 1880 in Artesia Township, Iroquois County, Illinois. He appears as the 18-year-old son of Henry Krumwiede with the occupation "works on farm" on Film Number T9-0213 Page 13B He was in the news in 1895.15

11 Oct 1895 - Many people are wondrously and inquiringly gazing at the gentleman on Fritz Krumwiede's dray. Citizens, that gentleman is the same old good natured Fritz. That new hat disguises him, that's all.

6 Dec 1895 - Messrs. Fred and Louis Krumwiede and H. Stege went out last Thursday, armed to their teeth, to "slay the lion." They returned with a "bunnie." He was in the news in 1919.57
May 9, 1919 -- Mr. F.H. Krumwiede is now raising grapefruit trees. Mr. Krumwiede hopes to be in a position soon to take orders. Florida growers will likely lay awake of nights and wonder what has happened to cause an uneasy market.
He died on 4 Dec 1924 in Kankakee, Illinois.10,58

Died at the Kankakee hospital on Thursday, December 4, (1924), Fred H. Krumwiede, aged 62 years, 8 months and 19 days. Mr. Krumwiede was sick only a little over a week. Nobody thought that his end was so near, as he attended to his business up to Saturday two weeks ago. He suffered much pain at times, and on the advise of his doctor he was taken to the Kankakee hospital Wednesday, December 3, for treatment, but he passed away the next morning. Mr. Krumwiede was born in Cook county, March 15, 1862, and came with his parents to Buckley in 1870. He was married to Miss Augusta Klann in 1885. To this union two children were born, both boys. The oldest one died when 18 years old, and Alfred, who assisted his father in the store. Mr. Krumwiede conducted a general merchandise business for 15 years, and he was liked by every one as he was pleasing and always smiling, and honest as the day is long. He farmed in Minnesota near Sherburn for many years before he started his business in Buckley. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to the church and school. He was a member of the village board for many years. He leaves to mourn besides his wife and son, four brothers and three sisters, one grandchild, beside many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the St. John's church on Sunday, December 7, 1924, at 2 p.m. conducted by his pastor, The Rev. C. Braeunig, interment being made in the Buckley cemetery. May he rest in peace. Among those attending his funeral from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Krumwiede and family of Bloomington; Mrs. August Freitag and Mr. and Mrs. Klann, Mrs. Louis Krumwiede of Sherburn, Minn., Henry Krumwiede of Ridgeville, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Alwine Krumwiede of Paxton; Mr. and Mrs. John Schroeder, Ernest Schroeder and family and Albert Ecker of Woodworth.

He was buried on 7 Dec 1924 in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Buckley, Illinois.19,53 Section A, Row 14A, Plot 8A

Fredrick H KRUMWIEDE and Augustine KLANN were married on 19 Apr 1885 in Iroquois County, Illinois.40,52,53 The church record reads: "Friedrich H. Krumwiede to Augustine Klann 19 Apr.Witnesses to the ceremony were: Louis Krumwiede, Gustav Karolowsky, Bertha Krumwiede and Wilhelmine Klann."
Also registerd as County Record # 159 Augustine KLANN (daughter of Fred KLANN and Louise LUSKEY) was born on 4 Aug 1866 in Germany.10,53 She died on 27 Sep 1953 in Kankakee, Illinois.59

Rites Wednesday at Buckley for Mrs. Krumwiede
Mrs. Augustina Klann Krumwiede, 87, died Sunday at a Kankakee hospital, where she had been a patient for the past three years. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the St. John's church in Buckley, of which she was a member, Rev. W. Eissfeldt conducted the rites with burial in the church cemetery under the direction of Kelly Memorial Home.
Born in Germany, August 4, 1866, she was the daughter of Fred and Louise Luskey Klann. She came with her parents to the Buckley community when she was four years old. She was confirmed at St. John's church in 1880.
Her marriage was at Buckley April 19, 1885 to Fred Krumwiede who died December 4, 1924. She is survived by one son, Alfred Krumwiede of Chicago; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mr. Minnie Harmoning, Chicago Heights.
One son, Harry, died in 1913. Three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.

She was buried on 30 Sep 1953 in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Buckley, Illinois.19,53 Section A, Row 14A, Plot 8A Fredrick H KRUMWIEDE and Augustine KLANN had the following children:

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Harry Gustav Wilhelm George KRUMWIEDE was born on 8 Sep 1892.3,10 He died on 6 Mar 1913.3 He was buried about 9 Mar 1913 in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Buckley, Illinois.19 Section A, Row 14A, Plot 8A

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Alfred H F (Stump) KRUMWIEDE.