1938 Rosa Knowles Kunz Obituary

Heart Ailment Claims Wife of Alfred G. Kunz

Impressive Rites Held for Esteemed Mother of Ten Children

Solemn and impressive funeral rites marked the final eartly tribute paid to Rosa Knowles Kunz, wife of Alfred Kunz of this city, who died Saturday, July 2 at her home following a lingering illness. The services were in charge of Counselor George Stenquist, of the Tremonton Second Ward Bishopric.

The large chapel was well filled with relatives and friends who came from many parts of the state to attend the services.

The speakers were Ephriam Martineau, an uncle and temple worker at Logan; A.L. Cook, Horace Hunsaker, Floyd Stohl and Bishop James Walton, all close neighbors and friends of the family. Many warm tributes were paid to the deceased, who was the mother of ten children, including three sets of twins. All of the speakers had been intimately acquainted with the home life of the family and of the outstanding characteristics of Mrs. Kunz. They spoke of her as gentle and kindly dispositioned, as cheerful and hopeful under all conditions, a devoted wife and mother, who had lived for her family, instilling in them the principles of the Master of obedience and industry.

Special musical numbers were a duet by Bertha Thomas and Pricilla Christensen and two solos by Frank Baugh of Logan, who is also an uncle. The choir, under the direction of Walter Tuthrich, also furnished music. The music was beautiful and well-rendered.

Rosa Knowles Kunz was born Feb. 16, 1895 in Logan, Utah, a daughter of John William and Rosa Blair Knowles. She was married to Alfred G. Kunz June 3, 1914 at the Logan Temple. They moved to White's Valley following their marriage, taking up a farm. In 1923 they moved to Tremonton where they built them a nice home on South Tremont Street, where they have since resided.

Besides her husband, the following children survive: Eveline Getz, Arline, Darrell, Vesta, Eldon, Clinton, Floyd, Lloyd, Norma Jean and Elva Mae.

The deceased was a woman of retiring nature, who devoted her time and energy to her large and splendid family. She was beloved by all who knew her and was held in esteem for the many sacrifices she had made for her family. Her family is a credit to her memory, true and faithful they have remained to the teachings of their parents and are held in high regard in the community.