DEATH BECKONS PRESIDENT OF MANLIUS BANK
Christian Schuneman Expires After Long And Useful Life.
Christian, son of John and Caroline Schuneman, was born in Glashagen in the province of Pomerania, Germany, December 19, 1856 and departed to his final abode on Saturday, February 22, 1930 at the age of 73 years, 2 months and 3 days. His childhood days were spent in the land of his birth where he attended school until fourteen years of age when he was confirmed in the Lutheran faith in which he remained a firm believer until death.
Following the year of his confirmation he sought employment from an uncle from whom he received occupation as a shepherd boy. In the fall of 1871 he immigrated with his parents to America landing in Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois. Having a desire to be educated in the English language he spent two winters attending the public schools of Princeton Township. After laboring as a farm hand in the vicinity of Princeton for four years he again moved with his parents to a farm in Manlius Township which he considered his home for a period of two more years.
Becoming acquainted with a farmer in Walnut Township by the name of Nicholas Schertz, whom he held as a very close friend through his entire life, he was employed as a farm hand for two years until December 9, 1879 when he united in marriage to Caroline Krebs, of Manlius. They were permitted to share together their joys and sorrows for fifty years, during which time they were blessed with eight children, namely, Albert T.; F. Carl; Mary Lebahn; Lena Lemke and Freida Barber, all living in or near Manlius; George J. of Sterling, Ill; Clara Haas of Van Orin,Ill.; and Bernhard, the youngest son who predeceased the father in 1921. He is also survived by twenty grandchildren.
All of these relatives with the exception of his son, Bernhard and one grandson, Mervin Lemke, are left to mourn the passing of a loving husband, father and grandfather. Besides his wife, children and grandchildren he is also survived by one brother, Adolph, of Lamont, Oklahoma, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends and acquaintances.
Mr. Schuneman's choice of occupations in life was that of farming which he followed the greater part of his life. However, when his health began to fail in life, he was advised by physicians to retire from the farm to a less strenuous mode of living and a more quiet resting place. He accordingly moved to his home in Manlius in the year 1930.
For the last three weeks he was confined to his bed. Every need for his comfort was freely afforded, and, while his loved ones kept constant vigil by his bedside with hopeful hearts, yet he was wholly resigned to the will of Him whom he had served through all his years, often pleading in his childlike trust and confidence that he might enter into sleep to awake in a better land. His request was granted when on Saturday afternoon after bidding his loved ones an affectionate farewell he closed his eyes and his spirit took its flight.
With the passing of Mr. Schuneman the people of Manlius and vicinity shall greatly miss the presence of one of its best citizens. Not only was he a Christian by profession, but in word and deed he proved his sincerity to the world in honesty and truthfulness as clearly as the light of day. He was a man of strong convictions, following principles rather than policy, ever unwilling to deny the honor due to his God or the right of this fellow-man for the sake of popular favor. He sought to know the right and to follow it to the best of his ability and understanding. He was a kind neighbor, always tenderly touched with a feeling of sympathy and ever ready to share in time of need and suffering. He was a man of high ideals and never lost sight of them. This was especially true of his attitude toward righteousness of life, tolerance of spirit and the grace of Christian affection.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 23, at 2 p.m. in the English Lutheran Church of Manlius, Rev. G. W. Styer, pastor of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Nokimis, Ill. Officiating. Reverend Barker of the U.B. Church assisted in the service. Internment in Manlius Cemetery.
Christian Schuneman Expires After Long And Useful Life.
Christian, son of John and Caroline Schuneman, was born in Glashagen in the province of Pomerania, Germany, December 19, 1856 and departed to his final abode on Saturday, February 22, 1930 at the age of 73 years, 2 months and 3 days. His childhood days were spent in the land of his birth where he attended school until fourteen years of age when he was confirmed in the Lutheran faith in which he remained a firm believer until death.
Following the year of his confirmation he sought employment from an uncle from whom he received occupation as a shepherd boy. In the fall of 1871 he immigrated with his parents to America landing in Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois. Having a desire to be educated in the English language he spent two winters attending the public schools of Princeton Township. After laboring as a farm hand in the vicinity of Princeton for four years he again moved with his parents to a farm in Manlius Township which he considered his home for a period of two more years.
Becoming acquainted with a farmer in Walnut Township by the name of Nicholas Schertz, whom he held as a very close friend through his entire life, he was employed as a farm hand for two years until December 9, 1879 when he united in marriage to Caroline Krebs, of Manlius. They were permitted to share together their joys and sorrows for fifty years, during which time they were blessed with eight children, namely, Albert T.; F. Carl; Mary Lebahn; Lena Lemke and Freida Barber, all living in or near Manlius; George J. of Sterling, Ill; Clara Haas of Van Orin,Ill.; and Bernhard, the youngest son who predeceased the father in 1921. He is also survived by twenty grandchildren.
All of these relatives with the exception of his son, Bernhard and one grandson, Mervin Lemke, are left to mourn the passing of a loving husband, father and grandfather. Besides his wife, children and grandchildren he is also survived by one brother, Adolph, of Lamont, Oklahoma, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends and acquaintances.
Mr. Schuneman's choice of occupations in life was that of farming which he followed the greater part of his life. However, when his health began to fail in life, he was advised by physicians to retire from the farm to a less strenuous mode of living and a more quiet resting place. He accordingly moved to his home in Manlius in the year 1930.
For the last three weeks he was confined to his bed. Every need for his comfort was freely afforded, and, while his loved ones kept constant vigil by his bedside with hopeful hearts, yet he was wholly resigned to the will of Him whom he had served through all his years, often pleading in his childlike trust and confidence that he might enter into sleep to awake in a better land. His request was granted when on Saturday afternoon after bidding his loved ones an affectionate farewell he closed his eyes and his spirit took its flight.
With the passing of Mr. Schuneman the people of Manlius and vicinity shall greatly miss the presence of one of its best citizens. Not only was he a Christian by profession, but in word and deed he proved his sincerity to the world in honesty and truthfulness as clearly as the light of day. He was a man of strong convictions, following principles rather than policy, ever unwilling to deny the honor due to his God or the right of this fellow-man for the sake of popular favor. He sought to know the right and to follow it to the best of his ability and understanding. He was a kind neighbor, always tenderly touched with a feeling of sympathy and ever ready to share in time of need and suffering. He was a man of high ideals and never lost sight of them. This was especially true of his attitude toward righteousness of life, tolerance of spirit and the grace of Christian affection.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 23, at 2 p.m. in the English Lutheran Church of Manlius, Rev. G. W. Styer, pastor of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Nokimis, Ill. Officiating. Reverend Barker of the U.B. Church assisted in the service. Internment in Manlius Cemetery.
DEATH BECKONS PRESIDENT OF MANLIUS BANK
Christian Schuneman Expires After Long And Useful Life.
Christian, son of John and Caroline Schuneman, was born in Glashagen in the province of Pomerania, Germany, December 19, 1856 and departed to his final abode on Saturday, February 22, 1930 at the age of 73 years, 2 months and 3 days. His childhood days were spent in the land of his birth where he attended school until fourteen years of age when he was confirmed in the Lutheran faith in which he remained a firm believer until death.
Following the year of his confirmation he sought employment from an uncle from whom he received occupation as a shepherd boy. In the fall of 1871 he immigrated with his parents to America landing in Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois. Having a desire to be educated in the English language he spent two winters attending the public schools of Princeton Township. After laboring as a farm hand in the vicinity of Princeton for four years he again moved with his parents to a farm in Manlius Township which he considered his home for a period of two more years.
Becoming acquainted with a farmer in Walnut Township by the name of Nicholas Schertz, whom he held as a very close friend through his entire life, he was employed as a farm hand for two years until December 9, 1879 when he united in marriage to Caroline Krebs, of Manlius. They were permitted to share together their joys and sorrows for fifty years, during which time they were blessed with eight children, namely, Albert T.; F. Carl; Mary Lebahn; Lena Lemke and Freida Barber, all living in or near Manlius; George J. of Sterling, Ill; Clara Haas of Van Orin,Ill.; and Bernhard, the youngest son who predeceased the father in 1921. He is also survived by twenty grandchildren.
All of these relatives with the exception of his son, Bernhard and one grandson, Mervin Lemke, are left to mourn the passing of a loving husband, father and grandfather. Besides his wife, children and grandchildren he is also survived by one brother, Adolph, of Lamont, Oklahoma, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends and acquaintances.
Mr. Schuneman's choice of occupations in life was that of farming which he followed the greater part of his life. However, when his health began to fail in life, he was advised by physicians to retire from the farm to a less strenuous mode of living and a more quiet resting place. He accordingly moved to his home in Manlius in the year 1930.
For the last three weeks he was confined to his bed. Every need for his comfort was freely afforded, and, while his loved ones kept constant vigil by his bedside with hopeful hearts, yet he was wholly resigned to the will of Him whom he had served through all his years, often pleading in his childlike trust and confidence that he might enter into sleep to awake in a better land. His request was granted when on Saturday afternoon after bidding his loved ones an affectionate farewell he closed his eyes and his spirit took its flight.
With the passing of Mr. Schuneman the people of Manlius and vicinity shall greatly miss the presence of one of its best citizens. Not only was he a Christian by profession, but in word and deed he proved his sincerity to the world in honesty and truthfulness as clearly as the light of day. He was a man of strong convictions, following principles rather than policy, ever unwilling to deny the honor due to his God or the right of this fellow-man for the sake of popular favor. He sought to know the right and to follow it to the best of his ability and understanding. He was a kind neighbor, always tenderly touched with a feeling of sympathy and ever ready to share in time of need and suffering. He was a man of high ideals and never lost sight of them. This was especially true of his attitude toward righteousness of life, tolerance of spirit and the grace of Christian affection.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 23, at 2 p.m. in the English Lutheran Church of Manlius, Rev. G. W. Styer, pastor of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Nokimis, Ill. Officiating. Reverend Barker of the U.B. Church assisted in the service. Internment in Manlius Cemetery.
Christian Schuneman Expires After Long And Useful Life.
Christian, son of John and Caroline Schuneman, was born in Glashagen in the province of Pomerania, Germany, December 19, 1856 and departed to his final abode on Saturday, February 22, 1930 at the age of 73 years, 2 months and 3 days. His childhood days were spent in the land of his birth where he attended school until fourteen years of age when he was confirmed in the Lutheran faith in which he remained a firm believer until death.
Following the year of his confirmation he sought employment from an uncle from whom he received occupation as a shepherd boy. In the fall of 1871 he immigrated with his parents to America landing in Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois. Having a desire to be educated in the English language he spent two winters attending the public schools of Princeton Township. After laboring as a farm hand in the vicinity of Princeton for four years he again moved with his parents to a farm in Manlius Township which he considered his home for a period of two more years.
Becoming acquainted with a farmer in Walnut Township by the name of Nicholas Schertz, whom he held as a very close friend through his entire life, he was employed as a farm hand for two years until December 9, 1879 when he united in marriage to Caroline Krebs, of Manlius. They were permitted to share together their joys and sorrows for fifty years, during which time they were blessed with eight children, namely, Albert T.; F. Carl; Mary Lebahn; Lena Lemke and Freida Barber, all living in or near Manlius; George J. of Sterling, Ill; Clara Haas of Van Orin,Ill.; and Bernhard, the youngest son who predeceased the father in 1921. He is also survived by twenty grandchildren.
All of these relatives with the exception of his son, Bernhard and one grandson, Mervin Lemke, are left to mourn the passing of a loving husband, father and grandfather. Besides his wife, children and grandchildren he is also survived by one brother, Adolph, of Lamont, Oklahoma, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends and acquaintances.
Mr. Schuneman's choice of occupations in life was that of farming which he followed the greater part of his life. However, when his health began to fail in life, he was advised by physicians to retire from the farm to a less strenuous mode of living and a more quiet resting place. He accordingly moved to his home in Manlius in the year 1930.
For the last three weeks he was confined to his bed. Every need for his comfort was freely afforded, and, while his loved ones kept constant vigil by his bedside with hopeful hearts, yet he was wholly resigned to the will of Him whom he had served through all his years, often pleading in his childlike trust and confidence that he might enter into sleep to awake in a better land. His request was granted when on Saturday afternoon after bidding his loved ones an affectionate farewell he closed his eyes and his spirit took its flight.
With the passing of Mr. Schuneman the people of Manlius and vicinity shall greatly miss the presence of one of its best citizens. Not only was he a Christian by profession, but in word and deed he proved his sincerity to the world in honesty and truthfulness as clearly as the light of day. He was a man of strong convictions, following principles rather than policy, ever unwilling to deny the honor due to his God or the right of this fellow-man for the sake of popular favor. He sought to know the right and to follow it to the best of his ability and understanding. He was a kind neighbor, always tenderly touched with a feeling of sympathy and ever ready to share in time of need and suffering. He was a man of high ideals and never lost sight of them. This was especially true of his attitude toward righteousness of life, tolerance of spirit and the grace of Christian affection.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 23, at 2 p.m. in the English Lutheran Church of Manlius, Rev. G. W. Styer, pastor of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Nokimis, Ill. Officiating. Reverend Barker of the U.B. Church assisted in the service. Internment in Manlius Cemetery.
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