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James A. Kissane^1,2

• Birth: James A. Kissane was born in 1904.³
• Birth*: He was born on 15 June 1904 at County Kerry, Ireland.^4,5
• Birth: He was born circa 1905 at Ireland.²
• Marriage*: He married Margarite Mary Woods, daughter of Michael Woods and Margaret "Maggie" Madigan, circa 1929.¹
• (Witness) Census 1930: James A. Kissane appeared on the 1930 census of 9 April 1930 in the household of Mary "Mamie" Agnes Madigan at 3831 W. Polk Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; Michael and Margaret Woods died in the 1920s. Several of their children, her nieces and nephews, are living with Mary Madigan and her brother Michael Madigan.²
• Occupation*: James A. Kissane was Laborer at a public utility on 9 April 1930.²
• Death*: He died in March 1986 at Cook County, Illinois, USA, at age 81.^3,4
• Burial*: He was buried in March 1986 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Hillside, Cook County, Illinois, USA.⁶

Joseph Michael Kissane¹

Joseph and Mildred Kissane
Photo courtesy: Debbie Gaber
Facebook, March 14, 2022

• Father: James A. Kissane¹ b. 15 Jun 1904, d. Mar 1986
• Mother: Margarite Mary Woods¹ b. 5 Jan 1908, d. c 26 Jul 1956

• Charts: Madigan

• Birth: Joseph Michael Kissane was born.¹
• Birth*: He was born on 30 August 1931 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.^2,3
• Marriage*: He married Mildred Garcia circa 1952.^4,2
• Death*: Joseph Michael Kissane died on 8 December 2003 at Peoria, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, at age 72; Joseph M. Kissane, formerly of Roselle, beloved husband of the late Millie, nee Garcia, for 38 years and Joyce Kissane; devoted father of Debbie (Eric) Gaber, Barbara (Jeff) Graziadei and the late Julie Kissane; dear brother of Virginia (late Louis) Morelli, Mickey (Mary), Eddie (Linda) and the late Junior Kissane; fond grandfather of Tim and Lisa Gaber. Funeral Thursday, 9 a.m. from Salerno's Rosedale Chapels, 450 W. Lake St., Roselle (3/4 mi. W. of Bloomingdale/Roselle Rd.) to St. Walter Church. Mass 10 a.m. Cremation private. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. For info: 630-889-1700.
  http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2003-12-10/news.²
• Burial*: He was buried after 8 December 2003 at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, Cook County, Illinois, USA.²

Julie Ann Kissane¹

• Father: Joseph Michael Kissane¹ b. 30 Aug 1931, d. 8 Dec 2003
• Mother: Mildred Garcia¹ b. 10 Dec 1934, d. 20 Dec 1990

• Charts: Madigan

• Birth*: Julie Ann Kissane was born in 1960.¹
• Death*: She died in 1960; Premature birth. Lived for one day.^1,2

Michael Emmett Kissane^1,2

• Father: James A. Kissane¹ b. 15 Jun 1904, d. Mar 1986
• Mother: Margarite Mary Woods¹ b. 5 Jan 1908, d. c 26 Jul 1956

• Charts: Madigan

• Birth*: Michael Emmett Kissane was born on 22 April 1936 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.^1,3,2
• Death*: He died on 20 June 2017 at Illinois, USA, at age 81; Visitation Thursday, June 22, 2017 from 3:00 to 9:00 pm. Funeral Friday 9:15 am from the funeral home to St. Domitilla Church for 10:00 mass. Internment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For further info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.³
• Burial*: He was buried on 23 June 2017 at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, Cook County, Illinois, USA.³
• Biography*: A Tribute to Michael E. Kissane by his nephew Louie. Posted on Facebook by Maddi Morelli, June 24, 2017.
  
  My Uncle Mickey was pretty near a perfect man. He was so thoughtful and caring to all, especially to me and my family. It's hard to image going forward without him.
  
  We were so blessed to have him in our lives. He treated me and my kids as if we were his own children. He spread love and laughter where ever he went and made life long friends along the way.
  
  Throughout my entire life, my Uncle has had a major influence on me. I'd look at him and marvel at how he always had a smile on his face and could make everyone around him feel better.
  
  He would never lecture or reprimand anyone, but he lead by example. I can honestly say, I've never heard him say anything bad about anyone and he never complained.
  
  If you had a problem, he was more than willing to help. If you needed to vent, he was a patient listener. If you needed someone to cheer you up? Mickey was your guy.
  
  He was never jealous, in fact, he was genuinely happy for those who found good fortune. He would give you the shirt off his back if he thought you needed it.
  
  One example of his selflessness was when he made a loan to my dad to help him start his company when no else would. He made him that loan even though it was all he had in his savings. Yet, he gave that loan willingly and without any expectation of repayment. That loan was so critical to the success of my Dad's business that he never forgot Mickey's generosity and praised Mickey until the day he passed.
  
  Mickey was not just a very handsome, generous and kind man. He was also extremely talented. He was a gifted artist and incredibly creative. He could paint and draw wonderfully. He always had a unique and clever art and craft project going on.
  
  Mickey's smile and endearing personality lit up every room he ever walked into. I'm sure we all agree, Mickey had a special ability to make you smile and laugh.
  
  He was always ready to share a good joke. I've never met anyone who knew as many jokes as he did. One better then the next. His joyful, kind, encouraging, and charismatic personality made my Uncle everyone's favorite.
  
  Mickey brought out the best in all of us. Most importantly, he showed us how to enjoy life and how to treat one another. He knew that true happiness is not how much you accumulate along the way, but how much love you spread. Mickey mastered the art of spreading love.
  
  Thank you uncle Mickey for bringing so much love and happiness to me and my family. You have inspired and influenced so many of us with your beautiful and heartfelt love.
  
  In closing, I think it's only fitting we end with a joke in true Mickey style. Here is one of my favorites he shared with me along the way:
  One night, Mrs McMillen answers the door to see her husbands best friend, Paddy, standing on the doorstep.
  
  "Hello Paddy, but where is my husband? He went with you to the beer factory"
  
  Paddy shook his head. "Ah Mrs McMillen, there was a terrible accident at the beer factory, your husband fell into a vat of Guinness stout and drowned"
  
  Mrs McMillen starts crying. "Oh don't tell me that, did he at least go quickly?"
  
  Paddy shakes his head. "Not really - he got out 3 times to pee!"
  
  God bless you Uncle Mickey. You have certainty earned your place in heaven.⁴

Virginia Marie Kissane¹

Virginia Kissane's First Holy Communion c1947 with parents James A. Kissane and Margarite Mary Woods.
Photo: Mary Ellen Awe, Facebook, September 20, 2022

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• Father: James A. Kissane¹ b. 15 Jun 1904, d. Mar 1986
• Mother: Margarite Mary Woods¹ b. 5 Jan 1908, d. c 26 Jul 1956

• Charts: Madigan

• Birth*: Virginia Marie Kissane was born circa 1939; Celebrated her 80th birthday in 2019, I believe.¹
• Married Name: As of before 1959,her married name was Morelli.²
• Death*: She died on 27 May 2020 at Illinois, USA.³

Vernamae Klein

Wedding of Robert T. Elliott and Vernamae Klein
Chicago, Illinois; July 11, 1960
With Thomas J. McIntyre, CM
Photo courtesy: Thomas J. McIntyre, CM

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• Birth*: Vernamae was born at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, on 13 February 1941.^1,2
• Married Name: As of 1960,her married name was Elliott.¹
• Marriage*: She married Robert Thomas Elliott at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA, on 11 July 1960.^1,3
• Married Name: As of 31 October 1974,her married name was Platt.²
• Death*: Vernamae Klein died on 16 September 2017 at Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida, USA, at age 76. Funeral home video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/H3H4HBBGS5C9ZJRF
  
  Platt, Vernamae E.
  Feb. 13, 1941 - Sept. 16, 2017
  Vernamae E. Platt, 76, of North Port, Florida, died on Sept. 16, 2017. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, September 29, 2017, at Farley Funeral Home, 5900 S. Biscayne Drive in North Port. Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at San Pedro Catholic Church, 14380 Tamiami Trail in North Port. Burial to follow at Restlawn Memorial Gardens in Port Charlotte. Funeral arrangements by: Farley Funeral Home in North Port (www.farleyfuneralhome.com.)
  Published in Herald Tribune from Sept. 21 to Sept. 24, 2017.²
• Burial*: She was buried on 30 September 2017 at Port Charlotte, Charlotte County, Florida, USA.²

Barbara Knappstein¹

St. Benedict's Cemetery, Chicago

• Father: Ferdinand Knappstein² b. b 1841
• Mother: Theresa Trehler² b. b 1841

• Birth*: Barbara Knappstein was born on 17 May 1861.^1,3
• Residence*: She lived before 1886 at Jefferson, Cook County, Illinois, USA.²
• Name Variation: As of before May 1886, Barbara Knappstein was also known as Knapstein.²
• Marriage License: She and John Niederehe obtained a marriage license on 10 May 1886 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.¹
• Married Name: As of 25 May 1886,her married name was Niederehe.¹
• Marriage*: She married John Niederehe at St. Peter Church, Skokie (Nile Center), Cook County, Illinois, USA, on 25 May 1886.^1,2
• Biography*: No children were born of this marriage.⁴
• Note: Barbara Knappstein and John Niederehe The grave marker for Johann and Barbara Niederehe in St. Boniface Cemetery, is identically carved on the reverse side, but with the name Weis. The information includes: Frank Weis, born 13 Aug. 1855; died 6 Sept. 1916 and Angela Weis born 28 July 1857, died 20 May 1941. At this time (101015) I do not know the relationship between the Niederehes and the Weis'. GPS coordinates of marker: N41° 58' 12.2"/W 87° 39' 54.1" after 1915.³
• Residence: Barbara Knappstein lived on 1 April 1915 at 2965 Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.⁴
• Death*: She died on 3 March 1931 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA, at age 69.^1,3

Ferdinand Knappstein¹

• Birth*: Ferdinand Knappstein was born before 1841; Birth year assumed based on birth date of daughter.¹
• Marriage*: He married Theresa Trehler circa 1860; Marriage date one year before birth of daughter.¹
• Residence*: They resided at Jefferson, Cook County, Illinois, USA, before 1886.¹

Leonard J. Kneidl^1,2

• Marriage*: Leonard J. Kneidl married Rita M. Hincks, daughter of Matthew Hincks and Delia E. Madigan, on 12 July 1952 at Cook County, Illinois, USA.^1,3
• Death*: Leonard J. Kneidl died on 3 January 1971 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA;
  Leonard J. Kneidl, beloved husband of Rita M. Kneidl, nee Hincks; father of Donald; dear brother of Daisy O'Hara. Funeral Thursday, 1 p.m., at Blake-Lamb Chapel, 5800 W. 63rd St. Interment Mount Greenwood Cemetery. Pension member of Local 705. I. B. of T., Combat Veteran of World War II and Purple Heart Assoc. 735-4242.
  Chicago Tribune, January 5, 1971, page 22.^4,5
• Burial*: He was buried on 7 January 1971 at Mount Greenwood Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.⁵

Arthur Raymond Knudsen¹

• Birth*: Arthur Raymond Knudsen was born on 13 July 1929.¹
• Marriage*: He married Lucille Schantin, daughter of Joseph P. Schantin and Ellen McIntyre.¹
• Death*: Arthur Raymond Knudsen died on 11 July 1993 at age 63.¹
• Burial*: He was buried after 11 July 1993 at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multinomah County, Oregon, USA. Plot: Section R, Site 2445.¹