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Wednesday’s Child – Isabel E Moenke

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Another darling girl rests a few steps from Edna Miriam Paul‘s final resting place in Chicago’s St Luke Cemetery.

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Isabel Moenke was born 31 July 1899, just in time to be recorded in the 1900 census. It was the only one in which she would appear.

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Her parents, Leo and Emma (nee Kaeding) were married in Chicago 01 Oct 1898 [1] and Isabelle was their first child.

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The couple went on to have more children.

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I’m certain darling Isabel remained always in their hearts.

 

[1] “Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1920,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N7WK-YJG : accessed 23 May 2016), Leo J. Moenke and Emma Kaeding, 01 Oct 1898; citing Chicago, Cook, Illinois, 281350, Cook County Courthouse, Chicago; FHL microfilm 1,030,288.

7 responses to “Wednesday’s Child – Isabel E Moenke”

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    Judith Menke Beloate

    I am the daughter of Clarence Menke, Isabelle’s brother who was born in 1921 the last and late in life son of Leo and Emma. That whole section are all family members. My dad dropped the “O” from Moenke in school as he begot the nickname Monk,which stuck throughout his life.The Kaedings are the grandparents of Isabell as well as the Guderian’s. Fellgers are also related etc.

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    1. Laura Aanenson Avatar
      Laura Aanenson

      Judith, I’m glad you stumbled upon my post. Although Isabel’s loss must have been devastating to her family, it’s comforting to know others know her story.

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      Anonymous

      I visit my Aunt & grandparents & Isabella & Edna usually atleast twice a year. Leaving the girls treats for Halloween & flowers the 1st Sunday of December. This last year has been a world wind & I missed Halloween but I was there on the 1st but was running really late so I’ll be popping back soon to visit my aunt & grandparents before Christmas & I’ll visit the girls again too.

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    Anonymous

    Isabel E. Moenke was my dads, Elmer Leo Moenke’s, little sister. She was only seven years old when she died, the only girl in a family of five children. My uncles being Harold Moenke, Clarence Moenke and Roy Moenke. I can’t even imagine how difficult it must have been for them.

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    1. Laura Aanenson Avatar
      Laura Aanenson

      What a tremendous loss that must have been – such a tragedy.

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  3. Joan Avatar
    Joan

    A lovely head stone.

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    1. Laura Aanenson Avatar
      Laura Aanenson

      I thought so too.

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