Remsen Bell, IA, Thursday, September 24, 1925, p1, c5

BOEVER-KUNKEL WEDDING
Miss Mary Boever Becomes Bride of Edward Kunkel Tuesday Morning

The marriage of Miss Mary Boever and Mr. Edward Kunkel, both well known Remsen young people, was solemnized in St. Mary's church here Tuesday morning at 8:15 o'clock, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Father Schleier. The mass was attended by many friends and relatives of the happy young couple.

The couple were attended by Miss Agnes Kunkel, a sister of the groom, who acted as brides maid, and Mr. Paul Rodesch, a nephew of the bride was best man.

The bride's gown was white satin trimmed with silk lace, the dress being worn en train. Her veil was arranged in cap effect, and she wore white satin slippers and carried a shower bouquet of white and pale pink roses and lilies of the valley. The bride's maid wore a gown of blue canton crepe ornamented with steel beads, and hat and slippers of corresponding shade. She carried a bouquet of rose colored asters.

Flower bearers were Rose Marie Berding and Lois Lucille Hames, little nieces of the bride, who were dressed in yellow crepe de chine, with white bows, and carried baskets of lavender asters. The bridegroom and best man both wore blue.

Immediately following the ceremony the bridal party was tendered a reception at the home of the bride's father in Remsen, and partook of breakfast, after which many relatives and some close friends called to offer best wishes and extend congratulations. A wedding dinner was served at noon for 75 guests, and the afternoon was given over to social visiting. The couple were the recipients of many handsome gifts.

The reception and dining rooms were tastily decorated in the bride's colors, yellow, blue and white, and these were also predominantly used in the table ornamentation. Table honors were performed by the Misses Caroline and Dorothy Kunkel, Mary Thill and Rosella Rolling.

Mr. and Mrs. Kunkel departed the same day on a honeymoon, going to visit relatives at Mitchell, S.D., and Adrian and Belgrade, Minn. They will return about October 15. Mr. and Mrs. Kunkel will occupy a farm in Marion township.

The bride's traveling costume was blue satin trimmed with yellow canton crepe, and a brick colored coat trimmed with fur. Her hat and other accessories were of a corresponding color.

The bride is the youngest child of Mr. Paul Boever, a prominent Remsenite for many years, and she was born and reared in this community. She attended the local parochial school, and for a number of years past has been keeping house for her father. She is an esteemable young lady with many admiring friends, and a wide circle of acquaintances who wish her many happy years of wedded life. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kunkel, well known residents of Marion township, and is a popular and esteemed young man. The many friends of this young couple wish them a long and happy married life.

***

Le Mars Globe Post, IA, Monday, July 14, 1952, p7, c6

Ed Kunkel

Ed Kunkel, 52, passed away at his home south of Alton on July 13, 1952, after a sickness of four years. Mr. Kunkel was injured in an accident at his farm home four years ago and since, been paralyzed from the waist down.

Ed Kunkel was born May 1, 1900 in Le Mars and had lived three years in Sioux county and five years near Kingsley and Remsen. He had since lived near Alton.

On September 22, 1925, he was married to Mary Boever at Remsen.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, at St. Mary's Catholic Church i Remsen. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery under direction of the Fisch funeral home. Rev. Zeno Reising will officiate at the last rites.

Survivors include his wife, Mary; children, Lavonne, Lorna, Paul, Pearl and Garrell, all at home. Sisters and brothers, Mrs. Albert Mayrose of Alton, Art, and Felix Kunkel and Mrs. Al Thill and Mrs. Lawrence Nuebel all of Remsen; Mrs. Lester Donlin of Merrill, Mrs. Nick Kneip of Le Mars and Mrs. Don Wernli of Dallas, Oregon.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dale. Remains will be at the Fisch funeral home where there will be a wake on Monday and Tuesday nights.

***

Le Mars Sentinel, IA, Friday, July 18, 1952, p1, c3

Funeral Rites For Edward Kunkel Held Wednesday In Remsen

Funeral services for Edward Kunkel, 52, who died Sunday at his home south of Alton, were held at 9 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mary's Catholic church in Remsen. Rev. Zeno Reising officiated and burial was in the church cemetery under the direction of the Fisch funeral home.

Mr. Kunkel was born May 1, 1900, in Le Mars. He farmed neat Kingsley and Remsen before moving to the Alton community. He married Miss Mary Boever September 22, 1925, at Remsen.

Survivors are the widow; five children, Lavonne, Lorna, Paul, Pearl and Darrell, all at home; two brothers, Art Kunkel and Felix Kunkel, both of Remsen; and six sisters, Mrs. Albert Mayrose of Alton, Mrs. Al Thill and Mrs. Lawrence Nuebel, both of Remsen, Mrs. Nick Kneip of Le Mars, Mrs. Lester Dunlin of Merrill and Mrs. Don Wernli of Dallas, Texas.