John Edward Kunz

John Edward Kunz

• Father: John Kunz b. March 1855, d. 3 October 1934
• Mother: Apolonia Weiler b. 11 October 1857, d. 20 June 1938

• John Edward Kunz was born on 3 January 1880 in Illinois.
• John Kunz and Apolonia Weiler appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Walker Township, Hancock County, Illinois, enumerated in the household of Peter and Caroline George, probably uncle and aunt of John Kunz.. Other members of the household included John Edward Kunz, Apolonia L. Kunz.
• John Kunz and Apolonia Weiler appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Walker Township, Hancock County, Illinos. Other members of the household included John Edward Kunz, Anna Bertha Kunz.
• He married Elizabeth Hannah Dickwish, daughter of John Dickwish and Louisa Wemhoener, on 12 March 1901 in Hancock County, Illinos.
• John Edward Kunz and Elizabeth Hannah Dickwish appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Walker Township, Illinois. Other members of the household included Helena L. Kunz.
• He was a farmer, according to the 1910 census.
• John Edward Kunz registered for the draft on 17 September 1918 in Fort Bend County, Texas, while living with his wife in Rosenburg, and employed there at farming. He was described as slender, of medium height, with blue eyes and light hair, and having no disabilities.
• The following appeared on 26 November 1929 in the San Antonio Express: The marriage of Miss Helen Kunz and Calvin E. Laue, both of San Antonio, took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Kunz, 625 East Eleventh Street, Houston, Saturday evening, Nov. 9, at 8 oclock, with Rev. F. L. Perry, of this city, reading the service. Miss Dorothy Laue, sister of the bridegroom, was bridesmaid, and Aubrey Stauberg was best man. Miss Viah Cross played the bridal music and Mrs. Irwin E. Taylor sang.
       The living room was attractively decorated with baskets of pink roses and ferns, and an arrangement of Southern smilax, ferns and palms formed a background for the bridal party. Pink rose shades softened the lights. The same colors were used in the dining room, and were reflected in the refreshments which were served during the reception following the ceremony.
       The bride wore a powder blue satin gown and carried bride's roses and the bridesmaid wore blue georgette and carried pink carnations.
        The guests of this city were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Laue and family, Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Wagley and son, Mrs. W. C. Sorell and Mr. and Mrs. P. E. VanLandingham. The couple will make their home in San Antonio.
• John Edward Kunz and Elizabeth Hannah Dickwish appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, at 625 East 11th Street.
• He was a truckdriver, hauling shell and gravel, according to the 1930 census.
• The following appeared on 27 July 1938 in the Pacific Union Recorder: Apolonia Kunz was born in Suspenion Bridge, N. Y., Oct. 4 [sic], 1857, and died in Eagle Rock, Calif., June 20, 1938. She was a faithful member of the Eagle Rock church. She was married to John Kunz in 1875. Brother Kunz passed away in 1934. After his death Sister Kunz went from place to place with her daughter, Lona Brosi, as Sister Brosi assisted in evangelistic efforts held by Elder H. M. Richards. She lived for others. She leaves a son, John Kunz, two daughters, Lona Brosi and Bertha Kunz, one grandchild, a sister, a brother, other relatives and many friends. They mourn, but know that their loved one awaits the Master's call in the resurrection.
• John Edward Kunz and Elizabeth Hannah Dickwish appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Houston, Texas, at 625 East 11th Street.
• The following appeared on 27 June 1942 in the Los Angeles Times: Funeral services for Mrs. Lona Brosi, 64, for 30 years a Bible teacher of the Seventh Day Adventist Church will be conducted at 3 p.m. today in the chapel of Edwards Bros. Colonial Mortuary, with interment to follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Mrs. Brosi, who lived at 2351 Ridgeview Ave., Eagle Rock, died Thursday. She had taught in the Southern California Conference of Seventh Day Adventists since her arrival in this state 19 years ago. She leaves a brother and sister, J. E. and Bertha Kunz of Houston, Tex., and an aunt Mrs. Mary Derksen of Los Angeles.
• John Edward Kunz died on 23 June 1969 at age 89 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, at 138 Kayton Avenue at his residence. . His death was officially witnessed by Elizabeth Hannah Dickwish.
• Elizabeth Hannah Dickwish became a widow at his death.
• He was interred at Sunset Memorial Park, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

• Last Edited: 13 Dec 2014

• Charts: Descendants of WEILER Balthasar & Anna Walter