Emma Knickerbocker (1916-2007)

KNICKERBOCKER, HEADLEY, READ

Posted By: Ames Tribune
Date: 6/6/2007 at 07:45:55

THE AMES TRIBUNE, Ames, Story County, Iowa, Tuesday, June 5, 2007.

Jan. 23, 1916-June 3, 2007

Emma Knickerbocker, 91, of Jewell, died Sunday, June 3, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, at United Church of Christ in Jewell. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Jewell.

Emma Margaret Headley was born Jan. 23, 1916, in Jewell, to Emery and Anna (Barkema) Headley. She grew up in the Jewell area, graduating from Jewell High School. She married Burton "Kirk" Knickerbocker Feb. 11, 1938. They farmed in the Webster City, Blairsburg, and Williams area. She worked at the hatchery, mink plant and Gem Café. She was a past member of the Harmony club of Williams and was a member of United Church of Christ in Jewell.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Jacquin (David) Read, of Stanhope, Kirk Knickerbocker, of Jewell, and Shawn Knickerbocker, of Williams; five great-grandchildren, Brett and Laura Read, Gary, Ashley and Lee Knickerbocker; and one daughter-in-law, Glenda Knickerbocker, of Williams.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kirk, in 1971; one son, Gary Lee Knickerbocker in 1981; three brothers, Howard, Orville and Kenneth; and two sisters, Marie and Cecilia.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight, with the family present from 7 to 8 p.m., at Becker Funeral and Cremation Service in Jewell.

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