Third Generation
22. Henry Charles
KRUMWIEDE87 was born
on 5 Nov 1862 in Henry, McHenry County, Illinois. He was in the news
in 1895.72
15 Nov 1895 - Quite a number of friends gathered at Henry C. Krumwiede's house
last Tuesday evening, to celebrate his 33d birthday. All present enjoyed themselves
very much. Mr. Krumwiede is a pleasant, industrious gentleman. The Chronicle
congratulates. Hope you will live to celebrate your 100th birth day.
22 Nov 1895 - Messrs. H.C. Krumwiede and Paul Jaster went on a sporting trip
one day last week. They went to Melvin to sell a horse. After this part of the
business was transacted, they rode to Melvin and "took in the town."
18 Dec 1895 - Mr. Wendt shelled corn Thursday and H.C. Krumwiede shelled Tuesday.
H.C. Krumwiede had storm doors and vestibules built by Louis Krumwiede to keep
out the cold and accommodate the public. (This is one of several instances in
which there is a suggestion that Henry Charles Krumwiede was a business owner.
Given that the same issue mentions that the Columbia has a new vestibule, one
wonders if "Willie's" cousins had an interest in the inn, grandpa ordered
the vestibules built and either cousin Louis or Uncle Louis built them.)
He died of a heart attack on 21 Feb 1929 in Buckley, Iroquois County, Illinois.3,88
"Heinrich C. Krumwiede b. 5 Nov 1862 Chicago d. 21 Feb 1929 buried 24 Feb
1929 age 66 yrs 3 mo 16 days." He was buried on 24 Feb 1929 in St. John's
Lutheran Cemetery, Buckley, Illinois.19
Section A, Row 13A, Plot 57 (There was some disagreement when I asked in the
past about the middle initial "C" in Henry's name. Some told me it
stood for Charles, but others said it stood for Conrad. With the purchase of
a transcription of birth records from Iroquois County, the mystery was solved.
When Henry registered the births of his children, he used his own full name in
the registry, and gave his name as Henry Charles.) Henry Charles KRUMWIEDE
and Anna Elizabeth "Karoline" SCHOH were married on 24 Feb 1884 in Iroquois County,
Illinois.40,53,89 The church
record reads: "Heinrich Krumwiede to Anna Elizabeth Caroline Schoh 24 Feb.
Witnesses to the ceremony were: August Krumwiede, Louis Krumwiede, Emma Krumwiede,
Lina Giertz." Also recorded as County Record # 135 Anna
Elizabeth "Karoline" SCHOH (daughter of Hermann Gerhard (twin to Johann Diederich)
SCHOH and Margaretha Elisabeth NIEHAUS) was born on 11 May 1860 in Settrup Anet
Fuerstenau Hanover Germany.53
She was baptized on 17 May 1860 in Settrup Anet Fuerstenau Hanover Germany.90 (Possibly reads 11 May. An accidental
"tittle" would cause the numeral 1 to be read as 7.) Paten: Margaretha
Adelheid Schoh born Finke from Schale, and Anna Elisabeth Kraus born Pahls of
Settrup. She died on 20 Mar 1899 in Buckley, Iroquois County, Illinois.91,92,93
The Buckley Chronicle, March 24, 1899
Departed
Another highly respected and esteemed lady has been called to the home above.
Mrs. H.C. Krumwiede departed from this life last Monday morning at 6 o'clock.
Her sudden, unexpected death was a painful surprise to everyone. The deceased
attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Scherkenbach last Thursday, and appeared
to be in her usual health. During the evening of that day she complained of not
feeling well and retired early, hoping to feel better on the morrow. But her
hopes were not fulfilled. When it was noticed that the disease would not give
way to the treatment, a physician was called. He pronounced a case of la-grippe.
The patient grew rapidly worse and on Sunday (unreadable) to be sinking. Yet,
hopes for her ultimate recovery were entertained. She was conscious up to about
six hours before her death. At the break of day, her heart failed and the soul
took its flight to the realms beyond. Only a few of the nearest relatives knew
that she was sick. The community was so shocked by the announcement of her sudden
taking off that it seemed incredible to believe. She was another of those meek,
modest, unassuming natures, an exceptionally industrious woman. She was of retiring
habit, and not much seen in society. She was a kind and dutiful wife and mother,
sacrificing all for the health and comfort of her loved ones. 'Tis sad, extremely
so, that she had to leave her family so soon.
Mrs. Carolina (sic) Krumwiede, nee Schoh, was born May 11, 1860, at Settrup,
Anet Fuerstenau, Hanover. At the age of seventeen she, in company with her sister,
Mrs. Sprehe and her husband, emigrated to this country. After a brief stay in
New York they came west and located here. In the winter of 1884 the deceased
was united in marriage to Mr. H. C. Krumwiede. The union was blessed with eight
children, the oldest child being about 14 years old, the youngest 3 years.
The funeral took place last Thursday afternoon from the Lutheran church. Though
the highways were in so bad a condition that it was a difficult task to travel
over them, a very large congregation of sorrowful, sympathizing friends were
present. Messrs. Knueppel, Luhrsen, Sachtjehn, Kottke, Jaster and Ahlfeld carried
the remains to her last resting place. May she rest in peace till the day of
resurrection. The husband and children are assured of the deep sympathy of the
entire community.
Iroquois County Times
Mrs. H.C. Krumwiede was taken with la grippe last Thursday evening and a complication
of pneumonia and heart failure also set in. All that could be done was done but
the efforts seemed of no avail. She died Monday morning of this week and was
buried on Thursday. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran church by Rev.
Blanken. The deceased leaves several small children. It is a very sad affair
and the citizens all sympathize with the family.
She was buried about 24 Mar 1899 in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Buckley,
Illinois.19 Section A, Row
13A, Plot 57, to the right of her niece and Henry C. Krumwiede's second wife,
Minna Sprehe Krumwiede. The stone is an old, white obelisk that is now, in 1996,
almost unreadable. The family should do something to have it restored and sealed
or a brass plate placed at the foot of the stone with the original text while
there still are those alive who know what the stone says in full. "Karoline
E, wife of Heinrich C Krumwiede, May 11 1860 - Mar 20 1899." She immigrated
age 17.53 Karoline's granddaughter,
Verna Krumwiede Heimlich, told me on Sept. 3, 1995, that the correct spelling
of this surname is SCHO or SHO. Other spellings discovered during research are
SCHOCH and SCHOUGH. Henry Charles KRUMWIEDE and Anna Elizabeth "Karoline"
SCHOH had the following children:
Henry Charles KRUMWIEDE and Frederika
Karolina "Minna" SPREHE were married on 13 Jun 1902 in Buckley, Iroquois County,
Illinois.50,94 The church record reads: "13 Jun: H.C. Krumwiede
to Minna Sprehe. Witnesses: A. Krumwiede, Louise Krumwiede, Elisabeth Sprehe."
Frederika Karolina "Minna" SPREHE95 (daughter of Johann "Friedrich" SPREE and Anna Margarethe
"Elizabeth" SCHOH) was born on 10 Jun 1883 in Buckley, Iroquois County, Illinois.50 There is a listing in Iroquois
County Birth Records to 1916, Q-S, which reads: SPREHE, Minnie | 06/14/1884 |
Buckley | John F. | SCHOP, Lizzie S. Elizabeth Schoh is referred to in this manner
in several places, and Frederick John Sprehe is often referred to as John Frederick.
Similarity of names in the family caused this use of middle names as first names
in several instances. However, there is no similarity between the transcription
and the date of birth as recorded for this person in family records except that
both dates are in June. She was in the news in 1896.15
8 Jan 1896 -- Minnie Sprehe was ailing for a few days, but is all right again.
She died on 2 Aug 1926 in Buckley, Iroquois County, Illinois.96
Death of Mrs. H.C. Krumwiede
(Probably The Buckley Chronicle)
Death again entered our midst and bereaved a happy family of its needed mother.
He[r] death, due to heart disease, occurred last Monday afternoon. The Sunday
before she had attended divine service. Before her relatives and neighbors could
be notified of her sudden illness, she had passed away. Thereby we are reminded
of that which our church confesses:
"Who knows how near my end may be?
Time speeds away, and death comes on.
How swiftly, ah, how suddenly,
May death be here, and life be gone.
My God for Jesus' sake I pray,
Thy peace may bless my dying day."
The deceased, Mrs. Minna Krumwiede, was born June 10, 1883, at Buckley. Here
she was baptized, attended school and was confirmed in the Lutheran church. In
the year of 1902 she was married to Henry Krumwiede. This union the Lord blessed
with ten children.
By her marriage she also became mother to the eight children of Mr. Krumwiede's
first marriage. These she cared for and treated like her own children and was
loved and respected by them as though she were their true mother.
She was in poor health for the last few years. Patiently, without complaining,
she bore whatever burden the Lord laid upon her. She was a faithful Christian,
faithful in the use of God's word and sacrament, and we are confident that the
Lord received her soul to enjoy in His glorious presence an everlasting life.
The days of her earthly life number 43 years, 1 month and 22 days. Her unexpected
departure is mourned by her sorrowing husband, ten children, eight step children,
eighteen grandchildren, her aged parents, five brothers, two sisters, and many
other relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
[Again, the obituary for Minna Sprehe Krumwiede sounds as if it were written
by J.M. Gross, just as does the obituary for her aunt, the first wife of Henry
C. Krumwiede. I have been informed by Herr Gross' great-niece that he did work
for the newspaper for a while]
The source for this shorter obituary is not known:
Mrs. Henry C. Krumwiede, nee Spreche, (sic) died very suddenly Monday, August
2. She had been ill for some time, but nobody thought that the end was so near,
as she attended divine services at the church the day before. The deceased was
born at Buckley, July 30, 1883, was married to Henry C. Krumwiede in 1902, he
being then a widower. To this union were born 10 children; she also was stepmother
to her husband's 8 children by his first marriage. Her age was 43 years, 1 month
and 2 days. She leaves to mourn, her husband, 10 children, 8 stepchildren, her
aged parents, five brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held at the
St. John church at 2 p.m., conducted by her pastor, Rev. Braeunig. Enterment
at the German cemetery. May she rest in peace.
She was buried about 5 Aug 1926 in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Buckley, Illinois.19 Section A, Row 13A, Plot 57.
Tomstone says "Minna Krumwiede." Henry Charles KRUMWIEDE and Frederika
Karolina "Minna" SPREHE had the following children:
+94 | i. | Caroline
"Lydia" KRUMWIEDE. | +95 | ii. | Laura Louise
Elisabeth KRUMWIEDE. | 96 | iii. | Henry
August Friedrich (Hank) KRUMWIEDE was born on 7 Jan 1906 in Artesia Township,
Iroquois County, Illinois.50,97,98
Hank's birth was registered twice, presumably to correct a misspelling of Krumwiede.
He died on 25 Jul 1988 in Clifton, Illinois.97,99
Text of Memorial Funeral Folder:
In Loving Memory of Henry A. Krumwiede
Date of Birth January 7, 1906
Date of Death July 25, 1988
Services: St. John's Lutheran Church, Buckley, Illinois, Thursday, July 28, 1988,
11 a.m.
Officiating Rev. Hugh McGhghy
Organist Mrs. Eileen Janssen
Flower Ladies: Mrs. Myra Grohler, Mrs. Lillian Haack
Bearers: Barry Krumwiede, Carl Wolf, Russell Plath, Louis Krumwiede, Virgil Schiewe,
Marlin Hilgendorf.
Military Graveside Rites accorded by American Legion, Byron Hickerson Post No.
432
Final Resting Place St. John's Cemetery, Buckley, Illinois
Henry Krumwiede
BUCKLEY -- Henry Krumwiede, 82, Buckley, died at 6:20 p.m. Monday, July 25, 1988,
at Clifton Community Hospital.
He was born January 7, 1906, in Buckley, the son of Henry C. and Minnie Sprehe
Krumwiede.
He is survived by one nephew, Lorenz Krumwiede of Buckley, who he lived with
for 35 years (there were many many more nephews and nieces surviving, but special
mention needed to be made of Lorenz, with whom his relationship was more that
of a brother); three sisters, Laura Walwer of Peoria, Rosie Weber of Onarga and
Hilda Ekhoff of Woodworth; and four brothers, Herman Krumwiede of Cissna Park,
George Krumwiede of Ft. Wayne, Ind., Fred Krumwiede of Delrey and Carl Krumwiede
of Onarga.
He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and four sisters.
Mr. Krumwiede spent his childhood in the Buckley area and attended St. John's
Lutheran School in Buckley. He was a retired farmer and a member of the St. John's
Lutheran Church in Buckley.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Buckley,
with the Rev. Hugh McGhghy officiating. Burial will be in the St. John's Cemetery
with military rites by the American Legion Post No. 432 of Buckley.
Visitation will be 5 - 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Ford-Baier Funeral Home in Buckley.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
He was buried on 28 Jul 1988 in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Buckley, Illinois.19,100
Section C, Row 16, Plot 42C | +97 | iv. | Herman Frederick (Pete) KRUMWIEDE. | +98 | v. | Caroline Louise Emma Pauline KRUMWIEDE. | +99 | vi. | George August Henry KRUMWIEDE. | +100 | vii. | Frederick
Carl (Fritz) KRUMWIEDE. | +101 | viii. | Rosa Sophia Laura KRUMWIEDE. | +102 | ix. | Carl Ferdinand Friedrich Wilhelm (Sam) KRUMWIEDE. | +103 | x. | Hilda Clara Theodora KRUMWIEDE. |
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