Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Knoll, Matthew Waugh 1927
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The Lake Odessa Wave, Thursday, February 24, 1927


One of the strongest men physically and intellectually of Sebewa township 
through the years was Matthew Knoll.  He was a man respected and honored by 
all who knew him.  His was a life of lasting influence and his decease will be 
felt not only by his family but by the vicinity in which he lived.  His 
nearness to his creator and his educational ability made his advice and 
council valued.  A worthy tribute was given him at the funeral by his son-in-
law, Rev. Raymond Durkee.

Matthew Waugh Knoll was born July 12, 1843, in Sumet county, Ohio, and 
departed this life February 9, 1927, at the age of 83 years, six months and 27 
days.

In the year of 1845 he came with his parents to Dundee, Monroe county.  Here 
he grew to manhood and received his early training, which was both Christian 
and educational.  At the age of 24 years he came to Sebewa, Ionia county, and 
was one of the pioneer settlers, living on the farm he cleared out of the 
forests, until death came.

He was united in marriage to Miss Isabelle Creighton, November 26, 1868.  To 
this union were born four daughters and one son.  

In his early days he taught in the district schools surrounding him.  He was a 
pioneer member of the Wesleyan Methodist church, remaining loyal to his church 
and Sunday school until old age crept on him, also occasionally ministering in 
the word of God.  

About five weeks ago he was stricken with paralysis.  All was done that loving 
hands could do, to relieve his suffering, but the Lord saw best to take him to 
himself. 

Surviving him are his loving wife and four children, Clara Rodgers of Odessa, 
Curtis Knoll of Nashville, Jennie Leak of Sebewa and Ethel Durkee of Brighton, 
one daughter, Mary Blossom having preceded him in death; 22 grandchildren, two 
great-grandchildren, and one brother Boyd L. Knoll of Portland, Ore., besides 
a host of relatives and friends.

We shall miss him but we feel that our loss is his gain.  

The funeral was held at the farm home Saturday, February 12, Rev. L. A. Clark 
having charge of the service.  Music was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. R. W. 
Goodemoot.  Burial was in the Baptist cemetery.

Card of Thanks:

We wish to thank the singers, the minister and all those who so kindly 
assisted in any way at the time of the sickness and death of our husband and 
father.

Mrs. Isabelle Knoll
The children


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