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Anni Grünke, 1926 - 2015

Esajas21 — 2015-04-15 07:21:44Z

http://hersfelder-zeitung.trauer.de/Traueranzeige/Anni-Gruen...:

Anni Gruenke
geb. Eisenbach

* 10. Mrz. 1926
+ 8. Apr. 2015

Urnenbeisetzung: Unterstoppel 17. Apr. 2015

Re: Charles GRUNKE

joffas51 — 2013-08-13 11:43:59Z

Hi
I saw your post and it sounds like your Uncle may possibly be the Charles Grunke I am looking for. The area he was stationed is where I presumed he would have been stationed. Do you have any more details? My name is Geoff Coleman from UK.
Many thanks

Obituary for Casper Fredrich Ludwig (Lewis or Louis) Grunke

mjmiddendorf — 2012-03-29 03:53:52Z

Death of Grandfather Grunke

Having passed the 90th milestone on life's journey, Grandfather Grunke succumbed to the infirmities of old age on Tuesday, June 8, 1915, at the old farm home west of the river. On April 14 he was 90 years old.

Casper Friedrich Ludwig Grunke was born April 14, 1825, at Born-Dramberger, Pommern, Germany. At the age of thirty-two years he came to America and located at Watertown, Wisconsin. Four years later, November 8, 1861, he married Miss Amelia Schunke at Watertown. Five years later, they started with their little family for Nebraska, making the trip across the wide country with an ox team, which required seven weeks. They homesteaded upon land now farmed by their son, Fred Grunke, where the aged father passed away. This family knew the hardships of pioneer life in the 60's and 70's, which are but little realized in our day of plenty. Undaunted, they did their full share to tame the wild prairies, to build up a home, to increase the wealth of this country and as a reward they lived to enjoy the work of their hands. Almost a half century rolled by since they came to this country. In 1868 he and his wife united with the Evangelical Association church in this city, to which they remained steadfast thereafter. Their marriage was blessed with twelve children, four passing away in infancy.

He is survived by his aged widow, five sons, namey, Wm. T., Herman, Chas. W. of Center, Nebr., three daughters, Mrs. Herman Graunke, Mrs. Howard Reeson of this vicinity and Miss Emma at home; also nineteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren; besides other relatives and many friends.

For fifteen years he and his wife lived in town, that is, from 1898 to 1913. When they advanced in age too far to stay alone, they moved back to the farm and lived with Fred and Miss Emma. In 1911 they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Mr. Grunke was a venerable old man, and it was a pleasure to hear him speak in his deep tones of voice and even measure. His life on earth was one of vast usefulness. His good deeds live yet in others and will live through the years to come and will bear good fruit multiplied a hundredfold.

Funeral services were held at the old home place on the farm yesterday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Rev. F. Wegner of Fremont preached in German and the resident pastor, Rev. J. H. Oehlerking, in English. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery near what used to be called the brick schoolhouse about five miles nortwest of this city.

To the bereaved we extend condolences.

this is the end portion of another obituary:

(the first part has been lost)

Eldorado of the West. Still more could be written of the pioneer days here, the days of hardship, the days of small beginnings, of the obstacles met and overcome, of the thrift and frugality practiced daily and of the joys and sorrows shared. This union was blessed with 12 children, eight of whom survive, as follows: Charles W. of Center, Knox county; and William T., Herman H., Gus E., Fred S., Mrs. Herman Graunke, Mrs. Howard Reeson and Emma of West Point. Surviving, also, are 19 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. It was given the deceased to celebrate on November 8, 1911, with his faithful and surviving wife and companion the 50th anniversary of their marriage, a consummation reached by but comparatively few people. After residing upon the homestead for 31 years, the family removed to this city and resided here until a year ago last October, when they again occupied the old home place with their children, Fred and Emma. Mr. Grunke was a man of whom it may be said - "It was a real pleasure to know him." His life was well ordered and his principles were sound to the core. Simple-minded, open-hearted, generous, just, he had a ready and sympathetic ear for family and friends and no one ever left his roof without receiving aid and comfort. His honesty was unquestioned and his integrity unassailed. He stood four-square to the world and he gave it a cleanly life and a manly service. His was a long, busy, useful life, filled with love and labor, with honor and kindly deeds. And, who shall doubt, that when such as he stand before the Judgement Throne they will not hear the Master's "Well Done." A life like this is its own best eulogy and words can neither add to nor detract from it. Funeral services were held in the home at 2 o'clock, yesterday afternoon, Rev. J. H. Oehlerking of this city and Rev Herman Wegner of Fremont officiating. Interment was made upon the family burying plat in Greenwood cemetery. The Republican offers condolences.

I also have a transcribed article about his and his wife's golden anniversary celebration.

Julie Middendorf
mjmiddendorf@nctc.net

Re: Friedrick "Fred" GRUNKE born 27 Dec 1825

jablodgett — 2012-02-28 23:24:49Z

I am the granddaughter of Ruth Tester and have some pictures. Ruth was married to Louis Austin. I have a lot of information on the Testers and will have more when I meet with a lady who was also related to the
testers to verify some pictures. I can get info to you when I get it all organized. You can email me at jablodgett@charter.net. I am in Louisiana and will not be back to Wisconsin until the end of the week.

Judi

Re: Friedrick "Fred" GRUNKE born 27 Dec 1825

maryinmarshall — 2012-02-28 18:09:20Z

I am a granddaughter of Martin Tester, brother to Ruth. Have you done any research on the Tester family? I would be interested in sharing info.
Thanks.
Mary

Re: Friedrick "Fred" GRUNKE born 27 Dec 1825

maryinmarshall — 2011-05-25 22:34:11Z

Hi Judith,
I am also related to the Grunkes through the Tester family; my grandfather was Martin Tester (a son of Louis Tester and Alvina Grunke) who married Augusta Hahn. I believe Martin was a brother to your ancestor Ruth.
I have very limited information on the rest of the Tester family, but would love to learn more, and will share what I have. I also have some photos that I believe are Alvina Grunke Tester and possibly her children.

Re: Friedrick "Fred" GRUNKE born 27 Dec 1825

jablodgett — 2011-05-17 03:42:15Z

I am also a relative of Fred Grunke. I have Aunt Sophies note. I am relation thru Ruth Tester Austin. Her mother was Alvina Grunke who married Louis Tester. I am trying to fill in information. It looks like Adolf Amstein was a lutheran minister in Iowa.

Re: Griinkes in Australia

jibeh41 — 2011-04-13 11:52:57Z

Hi Christine,
My ancestors came from Schulzendorf a village next to Tutz now called Tuczno.
They all moved to Highfields, Goombungee or Crows Nest area.
Surnames Kruger, Polzin, Schmidt, Koltermann.
There is a german web sight which has all the surviving Church records Births deaths marriages. you can only properly navigate it in german but you can open a English page to find the necessary Info to help guide you through the lists.
Cheers Brad

Grünke in Rhina

WGFGER — 2010-07-15 10:41:01Z

"Kreisanzeiger am Sonntag" vom 6. Juni 2010:

Danksagung von Stefan und Nina Gruenke geb. Wagner fuer die Unterstuetzung, Ueberraschungen, Glueckwuensche und Geschenke zur Hochzeit.

Rhina und Wippershain, im Juni 2010

Re: Friedrick "Fred" GRUNKE born 27 Dec 1825

sjf22 — 2010-06-24 07:30:03Z

Hi,

I was very excited to come across this post! Fred Grunke and Augusta Boganz(Barganz?) were my great-great-great-great grandparents. The information I have for this line of my family stops with them. I am related through their daughter Alvina Grunke (1856-1930). I would absolutely love to see the information you have, especially the statement from Sophie. I want to collect as much information as I can to share with my Grandma, who I know would get a real kick out of the letter especially. Would it be possible for you to send it to me? I would greatly appreciate any information you would be willing to share.

Thank you for your time!

Sarah
sashy1022@yahoo.com

Wagner und Grünke

WolfgangFischer1959 — 2010-05-15 09:03:21Z

"Kreisanzeiger am Sonntag" vom 9. Mai 2010:

Wir werden am 12. Mai 2010 um 12.00 Uhr im Standesamt/Kurhaus Bad Hersfeld getraut. Gepoltert wird ab 18.00 Uhr Im Aueblick 6 in Haunetal-Rhina.

Nina Wagner & Stefan Gruenke

Die kirchliche Trauung findet am 15. Mai 2010 um 16.00 Uhr in der ev. Kirche zu Wippershain (Hessen) statt.

Wippershain/Rhina, im Mai 2010

Re: Charles GRUNKE

rose2541 — 2010-03-16 23:47:28Z

My uncle Charles Grunke was stationed in burtonwood, england
but he was in the army? he was from new york, new york.
he was in his late twenties?

Griinkes in Australia

ChristineStewart1958 — 2008-12-07 05:49:08Z

Johannes and his wife Matilda, Anton and his wife Appolonia and their sister Appolonia and her husband August Modrow were the only Griinkes I have found to come to Australia. They came from Tutz, in the Deutsch Krone district of Prussia. They settled near Toowoomba. Appolonia & August Modrow moved to Bundaberg. I am seeking any information on Griinkes who come from this area.

Re: Friedrick "Fred" GRUNKE born 27 Dec 1825

wgrunke — 2008-07-30 01:09:53Z

Am still looking for info on Fred Grunke's kinship to my great-grandfather William(Wilhelm) who went through Wisconsin on his way to Nebraska where he finally settled.

Grunke News Story Wisconsin

IngridVonSauerkraut — 2008-07-10 00:43:10Z

News story July 9, 2008

MADISON, Wis. -- Three men are now facing attempted sexual assault charges after the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that people can be charged with sexual assault when the victims are dead.

Back in 2006, the three men -- Alexander Grunke, his twin brother Nicholas Grunke and their friend Dustin Radke -- were arrested on suspicion of digging up the corpse of a woman in order to have sex with it.

Lower courts dismissed the attempted third-degree sexual assault charges against the trio, saying that state law doesn't criminalize necrophilia.

However, the state Supreme Court overturned that ruling.

The court's ruling reinstates the charges against the three.

The men allegedly went to a southwestern Wisconsin cemetery in September 2006 to remove the body of Laura Tennessen, 20, of Cassville, who was killed in a recent motorcycle crash. One of men apparently saw an obituary photo of her and asked the others to help dig up the body so he could have sex with it. The men went to the cemetery with shovels, a crowbar, a tarpaulin, and a box of condoms, which the men had purchased that evening on their way to the cemetery. They used shovels to reach her grave but eventually abandoned their plan and were caught by authorities.

Re: Friedrick "Fred" GRUNKE born 27 Dec 1825

MKBerhow8888 — 2008-03-25 20:34:33Z

Friedrick GRUNKE only had one brother. His brother came to this country and settled in the Midwest. I'm not sure where he settled. I know there was a William (Wilhelm) in Watertown, WI. Is that your relative?

You can contact me at my email address mkberhow@msn.com. Hopefully we can share some information.

Mary

Grünke in Unterstoppel (Hessen)

2006-04-05 10:02:27Z

Anni Grünke, * 10. März 1926, Unterstoppel (Stoppelsbergstr. 4)

Grünke

2006-03-13 08:37:29Z

Robert Grünke, * 8. März 1925, Unterstoppel (Stoppelsbergstr. 4)

Family of Ernst P. Grunke, Szczecin, Poland

2005-03-15 00:15:55Z

Received email from Weston Grunke, thank you...but my grandfather passed away in 1959 in Stettin Poland, now Szczecin Poland. He was there during the war. I would like to find remaning relatives, I think 3 brothers, l sister Meta. If not, cousins...of Herman Grunke, Ida Grunke grandma & grandpa. thank you.

Re: Meyer/Grunklee Family

2004-07-03 15:44:51Z

Hi Paul: My mother who lives with me is Helen Sophia Grunklee Wandersee, daugher of Ida Meyer and Edward Grunklee. She is 95 and is interested in hearing from you. We live in Milwaukee. Helen was born in Claremont in 1907. Aunt Sophie married Sam Mosher. Write us at toutrose@earthlink.net or give us a call at 414.858.9524

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Looking for Grunke family in Szczecin, Poland

2004-04-01 05:10:02Z

Are there any Grunke's left in Szczecin? former name
STettin....My deceased father came from there, Born 1901.
sister Meta, brother Paul, 2 other brothers, mother: Ida, father Hermann, all deceased, any children, cousins? How do I find them?

Re: Charles GRUNKE

2004-02-04 00:09:22Z

Hello Valorie,
Yes I do think this is the one. I am waiting to have a chat with my Sister in law (I think I mentioned that she lives in France now). I think it will be up to her to make the contact with the family. I havemade a copy of all the info you sent me and will make sure she gets it and understands what it may mean. Sometimes the dream can be quite different to the reality! However I DO know that she will be as pleased as Punch to be able to make a contact. I promise I will let you know what happens.
God bless and thank you
John McDonald

Re: Charles GRUNKE

2004-02-03 19:53:37Z

Thank you Valorie for being so helpful. I will pass on your information and hopefully she will find some other relatives somewhere.

John

Charles GRUNKE

2004-02-03 19:53:05Z

I am seeking relatives or any person who knows of the family of CHARLES GRUNKE. He was an American Serviceman stationed at US Airbase Burtonwood In England during or at the end of WWII. He was probably in his late teens /early twenties then. We think he may have originated in Philadelphia but this is not necessarily so. He is the Biological father of my sister in law and she would dearly love to know if she has other brothers and sisters out there who she has yet to meet.

Re: Emma Grunke married Henry Lemke - 1885

2003-07-06 15:43:16Z

My gandfather was john w. lemke b.nov.17-1889 cook co.,ill. on his baptism papers is the Name of Heinrich Lemke. also my great grandfather and great gandmother are listed as Johann Lemke (b.march 10,1856 d.jan.1,1916 chicago,ill.) and Bertha Grunke(b.july 3,1862 d.apr.29,1938 des plaines,ill.) I have hit a wall trying to find relation to Johann Lemke or Bertha Grunke.If there is any possible connection please let know and i will return other info I have.

Re: Wilhelm Grunke/ Dramburg Germany

2003-05-04 06:18:46Z

According to the 1930 Census, my grandfather, Arthur GRUNKE and his wife Marie GIRELLE, were in Crosby, North Dakota with their 3 children, Arthur, Albert (enumerated as Raymond), and Yvonne. I believe that Arthur's parents were Carolyn and Arthur GRUNKE, from Prussia, the immigrants.

Do you think that there is any connection?

Amelia Grunke, b. 1855 d. 1945

2000-08-24 21:43:00Z

Looking for info on Amelia GRUNKE, siblings Henry,
Mary, Ida, Augusta, Minnie and Florentina.

Amelia married Ernst A. Rieke

Augusta GRUNKE born 12 Sep 1872 Germany

DWindfeldt0068 — 2003-11-28 07:20:01Z

I am looking for information on Augusta
Grunke, born in Germany 12 Sept. 1872
married in Wisconsin to StClair Monteith
12 June 1895.

Augusta GRUNKE born 12 Sep 1872,Germany

DWindfeldt0068 — 2003-11-28 07:19:42Z

Looking for either information on Augusta
Grunke, born in Germany 12 Sept. 1872 married in Wisconsin to StClair Monteith June 12 1895 and one of the witness at
wedding was Edmond Grunke and a
Minnie (?). The wedding was in Beloit
any information on where the family(s)
came from in Germany, or an exchange of
information would be very much appreciated.

Re: Charles GRUNKE

ValorieCowanZimmerman — 2004-02-03 19:53:21Z

Re: Charles GRUNKE

ValorieCowanZimmerman — 2004-02-03 22:57:08Z

So you don't think that this Pennsylvania Grunke is the one?

:(

Valorie

Re: Charles GRUNKE

ValorieCowanZimmerman — 2004-02-05 12:33:28Z

That's wonderful, Charles. I wish the best to your sister-in-law, and hope that the contact she makes with the family is productive and pleasant. She and your brother are lucky to have you on the case.

Caroline Marie GRUNKE KASL LAUER, 49, died 10 Oct 2003 Seattle, King Co. WA USA

ValorieCowanZimmerman — 2003-10-25 01:40:31Z

Caroline Marie Lauer, 1954-2003

Carol died Friday night, October 10, 2003 in Seattle, Washington. She was born to Albert Raymond Grunke and Lea Nell McBee Grunke on May 4, 1954 in Seattle. She first married Philip Kasl; they later divorced. In 1995 Carol married Robert Lauer.

Carol leaves behind son Colin, Bob Lauer, her mother Lea, step-mother Terry, sisters Patricia Grunke and Anne Scharber, both of Olympia, step-sisters Chris Giles and Jacquie Baird of Clarksville, Tennessee; brothers Brian of Pasco; Philip, Salem, Oregon; and Matthew of Carnation. Also mourning her loss are her uncles Art Grunke and Ted Cowan, cousins Bob and Valorie Zimmerman, and many relatives and friends.

Preceding her in death were her father Al Grunke, sister Elaine, step- father Stan Palmer, and grandmother Marie Girelle Grunke.

Carol grew up in north King County, Washington; and San Diego, California. She lived in Jackson Hole, Wyoming; Ruidoso, New Mexico; El Paso, Texas; and Ramona, California.

A private memorial will be held in her honor. Remembrances can be made to DAWN (Domestic Abuse Women's Network Shelter), PO Box 88007, Tukwila, Washington 98138, or call 425-656-4305, ext. 258, to make a donation by credit card.

Arrangements by the Green Lake Funeral Home, 206-522-1898.

This obituary was published in the Seattle Times (shortened), King County Journal (edited), The Snoqualmie Valley Record, the Ramona Sentinal, and the Ruidoso News.

GRUNKE Land Patents

ValorieCowanZimmerman — 2004-03-08 11:56:23Z

I was at the BLM site, and decided to check GRUNKEs. This is what I found:
Patentee Name State County Issue Date Land Office Doc. Nr. Accession/Serial Nr.
GRUNKE, FREDERICK WY Weston 10/27/1914 Sundance 05314 438799
GRUNKE, FREDRICK C WY Weston 11/6/1920 Newcastle 015452 780573
GRUNKE, HERMAN J WY Weston 10/27/1914 Sundance 01534 438785
GRUNKE, HERMAN J WY Weston 11/6/1920 Newcastle 015453 780574
GRUNKE, JOSEPH MN Otter Tail 10/22/1885 Fergus Falls 4959 MN1040__.330
GRUNKE, PAUL WY Campbell 5/13/1915 Sundance 02924 472737
GRUNKE, PAUL M WY Campbell 6/22/1922 Newcastle 012766 869537

If you go to the site, http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/PatentSearch/ , and search for grunke, you can click on the image button next to each search result, and copy a beautiful image of the land patent. Wonderful record to include in your family history. With the information from the website, you can also order further records from the National Archives.

GRUNKEs who came through Castle Garden

ValorieCowanZimmerman — 2005-08-02 02:47:17Z

Re: Friedrick "Fred" GRUNKE born 27 Dec 1825

MKBerhow8888 — 2006-04-15 23:53:46Z

Update: I have recently received information from St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waterloo, WI. Friedrich GRUNKE was born in Boruschin or Dramburg, Pomerania and his wife - Auguste BOGANZ was born in Blankenhagen, Pomerania.

Mary

Re: Friedrick "Fred" GRUNKE born 27 Dec 1825

MKBerhow8888 — 2007-06-20 20:21:06Z

Thank you for your reply. Was the statement, written by Sophie Amstein, the one that was given to Estelle? If so, I have a copy of it.

Do you have any pictures of the Grunke's? I have a picture of Augusta Grunke that I could scan for you. I may also have other information that you would be interested in having.

Do you know if Frederick's brother was William (Wilhelm)Grunke (Graunke)?

It was good hearing from another "Grunke" descendent.

Mary

Friedrick "Fred" GRUNKE born 27 Dec 1825

MKBerhow8888 — 2004-09-27 16:39:13Z

Seeking information about Friedrich "Fred" Grunke who was born Dec 27, 1825 in Wangrin, Pommerania, Germany. He married Augusta Baganz in 1855. They immigrated to America c. 1864/65 and settled in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. They moved to Waterloo, WI in 1867. Two daughters, Alvina and Ida, were born in Pommerania. Two other daughters, Emma and Sophie, were born in WI.
Thank you for any help that you could give me.

Meyer/Grunklee Family

cmeyer5205_1 — 2004-02-27 13:39:26Z

William Meyer married Clara Grunklee, two of his sisters Ida and Clara both married a Grunklee. Would like to share info.

Richard GRUNKE, 69, died 10 Dec 1997 PA USA

Lauerc2000 — 2003-11-28 07:13:27Z

RICHARD GRUNKE, 69, of Bushkill, Pa., formerly of Ridgefield Park, died Wednesday. Before retiring in 1990, he was a foreman for the Palisades Interstate Parkway road crew, where he worked for 32 years. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.

Arrangements: Vorhees Funeral Home, Ridgefield Park.

The Record, Hackensack, NJ, 13 Dec 1997

Teresa GRUNKE, 57, died 6 Dec 1995 Seattle, King Co. WA USA

Lauerc2000 — 2003-11-28 07:03:05Z

Seattle Post-Intelligencer; Seattle WA, December 12, 1995

GRUNKE, Teresa, 57, of Seattle, Dec. 6.

(This is my great-uncle Art's wife, formerly Teresa QUINN)

GRUNKE List

Lauerc2000 — 2003-11-05 02:07:38Z

There is now a Grunke mailing list. If you don't know how, you can subscribe to the mail mode by emailing GRUNKE-L-request@rootsweb.com ,or if you want to subscribe to the digest mode email GRUNKE-D-request@rootsweb.com. And to post on them email GRUNKE-L@rootsweb.com

Re: Friedrick "Fred" GRUNKE born 27 Dec 1825

wgrunke — 2008-03-15 12:10:37Z

My great-grandfather, William (Wilhelm), was born in or near Dramburg, Germany in the early 1850's. Came to the U.S. in 1873. Maybe he is Friedrick's brother.

Wilhelm Grunke/ Dramburg Germany

wesgrunke — 2004-09-08 02:14:11Z

Wish to find any information concerning Wilhelm Grunke who immigrated to the U.S. from Dramburg Germany in 1873 or 74. He later settled in Nebraska. I am also looking for his wife's maiden name. Her first name was Johanna.

Re: Looking for Grunke family in Szczecin, Poland

wesgrunke — 2005-03-13 19:48:25Z

Barb: My great- grandfather, Wilhelm Grunke immigrated from Dramburg, Germany, the ( Pommern) area of Germany in 1873. I've been looking for Grunke family members in the Pommerania area of pre-WWII Germany and have found nothing. They either escaped to Germany after the war or they could have been killed by the Poles. It seems that Pommerania was given back to Poland after the war and the Polish showed no mercy on the Germans living there.

Re: Meyer/Grunklee Family

jomeyer3 — 2005-12-22 06:39:04Z

Joan, did this meyer family go through sauck co. wi first before moving to Mn. maybe moving on to ks or neb.?

Re: Friedrick "Fred" GRUNKE born 27 Dec 1825

maryinmarshall — 2007-06-22 19:45:39Z

Yes, I have the same statement given to Estelle. It is a treasure! I'd love to figure out the locations of the towns that it mentions.
I'd love a picture of Augusta, and any other info you may have. You mentioned data from the Waterloo church? I will in return share what I've found.
You may email me, off list, at maryinmarshall@cs.com
Looking forward to learning more.

Mary

Re: Friedrick "Fred" GRUNKE born 27 Dec 1825

maryinmarshall — 2007-06-20 18:50:49Z

I have additional information on Fred Grunke and Augusta Boganz (who were my great-great grandparents), including a statement written by their daughter Sophie Amstein, giving details of their lives in Germany.

Emma Grunke married Henry Lemke - 1885

2000-07-23 19:48:05Z

Emma Grunke married Henry Lemke May 30, 1885 in Chicago, IL.
They had six children: Eddie, Caroline (Kadlec), Henry, Alvina, Emma and Augusta.
Does anyone have any more information on this family? Email response to ksodaro@sisna.com
Thanks.