Knaack family from Harvey, IL and Calumet City, IL
Looking for the descendants of Bernie and Natalie Knaack of Harvey, IL. Believed they had four children Bert, Louise, Eleanor, and Robert. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
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Re: Knaack family from Harvey, IL and Calumet City, IL
Hi,
I stumbled upon your post by dumb luck. My father was born in Harvey and some of his family lived in that area for a period of time, but none of the names you listed ring a bell from my past genealogy work. Do you have the names of their parents/grandparents and any dates to work from?
Regards, Russell Knaack
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Re: Knaack family from Harvey, IL and Calumet City, IL
I posted the response above but for some reason it listed as being sent from "junkmail1644." This username has my correct e-mail address linked to it.
Russell Knaack
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Re: Knaack family from Harvey, IL and Calumet City, IL
Eleanor and Bert are deceased. Bert in 1978 and Eleanor later in Oregon. I am their niece.
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Re: Knaack family from Harvey, IL and Calumet City, IL
Thank you for responding to my messages. I am a second cousin then! My grandfather Bert was your grandmother Natalie's brother. Natalie died in the early 1960's and is buried in Calumet City I believe. I have been searching for years for relatives and have finally put just a few pieces together. My uncle Bert (Bert Sr.'s son) and his brother, my uncle Marvin are still living and doing well. Would love to chat if you would like. Our great grandmother Alma was a character! Again, thanks for responding!
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Re: Knaack family from Harvey, IL and Calumet City, IL
My Great Aunt Natalie married Bernie (Barnard)Knaack I believe sometime before 1930. I am very unsure about that date and have no idea where they married. Natalie Knaack died in April of 1962 in Harvey, Illinois. If any of this sounds like it may be a link to your family, I would love to share some information. Please contact me. Thank you!
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Re: Knaack family from Harvey, IL and Calumet City, IL
I talked to my mother and she wants me to ask you if you know Shirley or Arlene? Also have you had contact with my dad's cousin (Esther's son) Edward? He has tried to check ancestry also.
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Re: Knaack family from Harvey, IL and Calumet City, IL
definitely sounds like my family. I knew Esther very well- she became like my grandmother as I was too young to remember Natalie. Natalie did marry Bernie but I think it was later than what you said. My dad was born in 1933- was her youngest child, and from what I understand, it was after my dad was born.
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Re: Knaack family from Harvey, IL and Calumet City, IL
My beloved mother was Arlene and my dearest aunt was Shirley. I am very lucky that most of my cousins and I are very close and see each other often. Would love to chat and exchange info. Please contact me at Taylorstales@aol.com. Thank you.
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