THIRD GENERATION
9. Frederick HILGENDORF (photo) was born on 27 Dec 1857 in Rakow, Pommerania, Germany.(2) (6) He died on 15 Jun 1935 in Buckley, Iroquois County, Illinois. (1) He was buried on 20 Jun 1935 in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Buckley, Illinois.(6) (3) Section A, Row 20, Plot 37
He was married to Sophia
KRUMWIEDE 
(daughter of August KRUMWIEDE and Louise Sophia Marie Dorothea STERNBERG) on 19 Feb
1878 in St. John's Lutheran Church, Buckley, Illinois. (7)(8)
This is the first of four recorded marriages between the Hilgendorf and Krumwiede
families Sophia KRUMWIEDE (photo) was born
on 27 Nov 1860.(2) She died on 13 Jun 1932 in Buckley,
Iroquois County, Illinois.(9) (6)
She was buried on 17 Jun 1932 in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Buckley, Illinois.
(6)(3) Section A, Row 18, Plot 37 Frederick
HILGENDORF and Sophia KRUMWIEDE had the following children:
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i. Mary HILGENDORF.
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ii. Emma HILGENDORF.
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iii. Caroline Emma HILGENDORF.
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iv. John August HILGENDORF.
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v. Frederick John HILGENDORF.
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vi. Martin HILGENDORF.
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vii. Sophia Anna HILGENDORF.
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viii. Meta E HILGENDORF.
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ix. Edward F HILGENDORF.
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x. Rev. Charles Carl HILGENDORF.
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xi. Arthur H HILGENDORF.
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xii. Theodore Henry HILGENDORF.
Obituaries
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 Pommerania,
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 Threesfeld 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 infirmaties of old age caused him at times much inconvenience. Since
the daparture 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.
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.]