Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Knapp, Floyd H. 1926
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Lake Odessa Wave, 14 & 21 Apr 1926

Floyd Knapp Died at Hospital Tues.

Mastoid Trouble Ends Life of West Odessa Farmer.  Member of I.O.O.F. and Lake 
Side Grange

Floyd Knapp living west of town was taken to St. Lawrence hospital at Lansing 
Monday where he died Wednesday morning at 1 o’clock of mastoid trouble.  The 
disease being so far advanced that his life could not be saved.

Mr. Knapp was a fine specimen of manhood, always looking so well but sometimes 
appearances are deceiving as his health, we learn, was not always the best.

He as an honored and respected member of Lake Odessa I.O.O.F. and of Lake Side 
Grange.  He was unmarried, living in his father’s home with two other 
brothers.  The father passed away one year ago last January.

The funeral has not yet been arranged for.

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Floyd H. Knapp was born in Odessa Township, Ionia County, Michigan, March 24, 
1888, and departed this life at St. Lawrence hospital, Lansing, April 14, 1926, 
aged 38 years 20 days.

He was a kind and loving brother and neighbor, always willing to help when 
needed.  He will be greatly missed by those living in the home.

He was a member of the Lake Odessa Odd Fellows of which he took an active part 
until about two years ago when his health prevented him.  He was also a member 
of the Rebekah Lodge and Lake Side Grange.

He leaves to mourn their loss, six brothers and one sister, namely Cord and 
Lawrence with whom he lived, John at Lansing, Ernest at Troy, Montana, Wilson 
and Jesse at Spokane, Washington, Estella Barton of Battle Creek, besides a 
host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral services were held from the U. B. church Friday, April 16th, at 2 
o’clock, conducted by Rev. J. A. Blickenstaff, interment in the Lake Side 
cemetery.  Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mourer and Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Shroll sang with 
Miss Verda Gattner at the piano. 

Those present to attend the funeral from away were Mr. and Mrs. John Knapp and 
son Arnold and daughters Letha Numhamer and Liles Knapp from Lansing.


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