Elizabeth Hannah Dickwish

b. 28 March 1879, d. 16 December 1972
  • Elizabeth Hannah Dickwish was born on 28 March 1879 in Illinois.
  • She married John Edward Kunz, son of John Kunz and Apolonia Weiler, 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, Hancock County, Illinois. Other members of the household included Helena L. Kunz.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • She officially witnessed the death of John Edward Kunz on 23 June 1969 at 138 Kayton Avenue in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; at his residence.
  • Elizabeth Hannah Dickwish became a widow at the 23 June 1969 death of her husband John Edward Kunz.
  • At the time of her death, her usual residence was in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, at 2712 Minnetonka.
  • Elizabeth Hannah Dickwish died on 16 December 1972 at age 93 in Menard, Menard County, Texas, at Menard Hospital . Hier death was officially witnessed by Helena L. Kunz.
  • She was interred at Sunset Memorial Park, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
  • The following appeared on 18 December 1972 in the San Antonio Express: Services will be at 3 p.m. Monday in Porter Loring Mortuary for Mrs. Elizabeth Kunz, 93, of 2712 Minnetonka St., who died Saturday in Menard. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park.
         She is survived by one daughter, a sister and a brother.
  • Last Edited: 14 Dec 2014

Family: John Edward Kunz b. 3 January 1880, d. 23 June 1969