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Irvin Henry Stunkel

Birth	:	26 Feb 1909 Tilden, Madison County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	24 Sep 1934 Stanton County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	New Lutheran Cemetery, Norfolk, Madison County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0397900, -97.4223600
Description	:	Note: Birth location from submission by findagrave member 47383681. "Lightning Kills Pilger Farmer Irvin Stunkel Istantly Killed When Bolt Hits Him" "Irvin Stunkel, a young farmer living 5 miles northwest of Pilger was killed instantly about 9 o'clock Monday morning when a bolt of lightning struck a hog house in which he was building partitions. Alarmed by the sharp lightning, Mrs. Stunkel called to her husband and receiving no answer started a search. She found him dead in the hog house with one side badly burned. The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stunkel. He had been married about a... Read More	Note: Birth location from submission by findagrave member 47383681. "Lightning Kills Pilger Farmer Irvin Stunkel Istantly Killed When Bolt Hits Him" "Irvin Stunkel, a young farmer living 5 miles northwest of Pilger was killed instantly about 9 o'clock Monday morning when a bolt of lightning struck a hog house in which he was building partitions. Alarmed by the sharp lightning, Mrs. Stunkel called to her husband and receiving no answer started a search. She found him dead in the hog house with one side badly burned. The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stunkel. He had been married about a year and a half. Funeral services are being held at Wisner this afternoon." Source: "Stanton Register", Stanton, Nebraska, Thursday, September 27, 1934 on page 3. "Irvin Stunkel Funeral Wed." "Funeral services for Irvin Stunkel, who was instantly killed by a lightning last Monday were held Thursday aftrnoon from St. Paul's Lutheran church in Wisner. Rev. w. H. Koenig of Pilger had charge of the services, being assisted by Rev. G. Zoch of Wisner. Burial was made in a Norfolk cemetery. Irvin Henry Stunkel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stunkel, was born February 26, 1909, and passed away at his home September 24, 1934, at the age of 25 years 6 months and 28 days. He was raised in the Lutheran faith, confirmed by Rev. Witt of Norfolk and attended the Norfolk Lutheran Parochial school. He was united in marriage to Miss Clara Stuthman March 5, 1933. He leaves to mourn his death, his wife, parents, and three sisters, Mrs. Malinda Herman of Wisner and Emma and Alvina at home. One sister, Mrs. Bertha Gregerson, preceded him in death four years ago. Pallbearers were L. F. Raabe, L. Piere, Jens Michelson, Paul Dreyer, Otto Daum and Herbert Gemelke. Flower girls were Esther Koehlmoos, Emma Koehlmoos, Gertrude Gemelke and Wilhelmina Gemelke. The deceased was universally loved and respected by those who knew him and besides his relatives, leaves a host of friends to mourn his loss. Source: "Stanton Register", Stanton, Nebraska, Thursday, Oct. 4, 1934 on page 3. ---------------------- Note: There appears to be errors either in the obit or in other information as to birth date and ages at time of death. When age is taken with death date the birth date is calculated to be Feb. 27, 1909 but the article below says Feb. 26, 1906. Irvin Henry Stunkel funeral was held Thursday at Wisner. He was born Feb. 26, 1906 at Tilden. He died Sept. 24, 1934 at the age of 25 years 6 months and 28 days. He married Clara Stuthman on March 5, 1933. He was survived by his wife, his parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stunkel, 3 sisters: Mrs. Matilda Herman of Wisner, Emma and Alvina at home. He was preceded in death by a sister Mrs. Bertha Gregerson 4 years ago. Source: extracted from "The Norfolk Daily News", Tuesday, Oct. 2, 1934 on page 5.

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Irvin Henry Stunkel's memorial is located at: New Lutheran Cemetery, Norfolk, Madison County, USA.
When did Irvin Henry Stunkel death?
Irvin Henry Stunkel death on 24 Sep 1934 in Stanton County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 42.0397900
Longitude: -97.4223600

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. New Lutheran Cemetery
Norfolk, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0397900, -97.4223600

2. Saint Paul Cemetery
Norfolk, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0438995, -97.4244003

3. Prospect Hill Cemetery
Norfolk, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0407982, -97.4289017

4. Trinity Epsicopal Church Columbarium
Norfolk, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0317000, -97.4191000

5. Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery
Norfolk, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0553017, -97.4282990

6. Norfolk State Hospital Old Cemetery
Norfolk, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0535400, -97.3733100

7. Norfolk State Hospital New Cemetery
Norfolk, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0475500, -97.3698300

8. Zion Cemetery
Stanton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0421982, -97.3638992

9. Christ Lutheran Cemetery
Stanton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0433006, -97.3636017

10. Immanuel Cemetery
Hadar, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1091995, -97.4608002

11. Best Cemetery
Norfolk, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0466710, -97.5231107

12. Spring Branch Cemetery
Spring Branch Township, Stanton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0789400, -97.3297400

13. Trinity Cemetery
Hoskins, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1055984, -97.3274994

14. Allbery Cemetery
Norfolk, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9738998, -97.5246964

15. Hoosier Hollow Pioneer Cemetery
Stanton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9900017, -97.2814026

16. E U B Cemetery
Hoskins, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1137900, -97.3015700

17. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Battle Creek, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0060997, -97.5916977

18. Bega Cemetery
Stanton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0736008, -97.2343979

19. Lutheran Cemetery
Battle Creek, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9831009, -97.6010971

20. Union Cemetery
Battle Creek, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9810982, -97.6010971

21. Bethlehem Cemetery
Stanton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0332985, -97.2241974

22. Belz Cemetery
Stanton, Stanton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9528008, -97.2619019

23. Swedish Cemetery
Winside, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1706400, -97.3297400

24. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8877983, -97.3972015