Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Knapp, Cord Wilbur 1939
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Lake Odessa Wave, 16 & 23 Feb 1939

Sufferer Succumbs After Long Illness

Cord Knapp, Who Has Been Ill for Years, Passed Away Sunday.  Funeral Tuesday.

After a long, lingering illness Cord Knapp passed away Sunday at the home of 
his brother, Lawrence Knapp with whom he has made his home for several years.

Mr. Knapp was a loyal member of the Odd Fellows of Lake Odessa for many years 
and was regular in attendance as long as his health permitted.  He leaves no 
family excepting two brothers Wilson of Spokane, Wash., and his brother 
Lawrence who has cared for him.  

The funeral was held in the Knapp home, near the greenhouse, Tuesday afternoon, 
with the Rev. R. E. Uhrig officiating and Mrs. D. A. Mourer and Mrs. William 
George singing two selections. 

Burial was at Lakeside.  He was 65 years of age.

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Cord Wilbur Knapp, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Knapp, was born in Odessa 
township, June 24, 1874, and departed this life February 11, 1939, aged 64 
years, seven months and 17 days.

He lived on a farm west of Lake Odessa until five years ago when his health 
failed.  Since then he has made his home with his brother Lawrence.

He was an active member of the Odd Fellow lodge until his health failed.

He leaves to mourn their loss four brothers, Lawrence of Lake Odessa, Wilson 
and Jesse of Spokane, Wash., and Ernest of Seattle, Wash., besides a number of 
nieces and nephews and a host of friends.


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