Emma (Schaull) Vonnegut

Emma Schnull born 4 SEP 1857 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana d. aet 81 17 Feb 1939 Culver , Marshall, Indiana. Burial: Oct 24, 1939 Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana Section: 6 Lot: 4 daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Friedrich Schnuell and Mary Mathilde Schramm.

The orchard is said to have operated from before 1910 until her death in 1939; an aerial view one can see the original house "hollyhocks" in the lower right hand corner and acces was gained from 18th Rd and not East Shore Drive as today.

1939 - Feb. 18 - CULVER.--Mrs. Clemen's Vonnegut, 81, a former resident of Indianapolis, who for the last 10 years has lived at Hollyhocks, near Lake Maxinkuckee, died Friday noon after a short illness. A pioneer in the summer colony, she came to Maxinkuckee 50 years ago and had a wide variety of children, Mrs. Kurfortt Stewart, activities. Surviving are, three Louisville, Ky.; Anton Vonnegut, of Indianapolis, and Walter Vonwill be held in indianapoliser Mrs. Vonnegut, Culver. Vonnegut owned and managed the Vonnegut orchards at Maxinkuckee, for which she was well known. The funeral will be held at 11 a. m. Monday in the Flanner & Buchanan with funeral burial in chapel, the Indian- Crown Hill cemetery there. - - South Bend Tribune

Mrs. C.Vonnegut, 81, Passes away Sunday

Mrs. Emma Schnull Vonnegut, age 81 years, died Friday at the home "The Hollyhock", on the east side, after an illness of twelve days from complications. She was the widow of the late Clemens Vonnegut.

The Vonnegut were pioneers among the cottagers having started coming to Lake Maxinkuckee from Indianapolis fifty years ago.

Ten years ago Mrs. Vonnegut purchased the Peeples farm and has been conducting an apple orchard that gained fame for its quality throughout northern Indiana and southern Michigan.

Three years ago the home was destroyed by fire and Mrs. Vonnegut at once rebuilt a house that was her "dream home".

Surviving are one daughter Mrs. W. K. Stewart, of Louisville, Ky.; two sons: Anton of Indianapolis, and Walter who was associated in the operation of the orchard; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, as well as a host of friends.

Funeral services were held Monday morning at the Flanner-Buchanan funeral home, Indianapolis, with internment in the Crown Hill Cemetery there. The remains were taken to Indianapolis Sunday afternoon.

Mrs. Vonnegut was a woman of unusual character, personality, and business ability. To know her was to admire and respect her in every way. Her indomitable courage was demonstrated when her home with priceless belongings was destroyed by fire without wavering or seeking refuge in courting expressions of sympathy, she set out at once to plan for the future. Instead of bemoaning her loses she gloried in the responses from her friends. Mrs. Vonnegut's passing is a loss to the community for her type is few and far between. - 22 Feb 1939 Citizen

This obituary from the Rochester News-Sentinel of
Saturday, February 18, 1939

Culver , Ind., Feb. 18. -- Mrs. Emma SCHNULL Vonnegut, 81 years old, widow of Clemens Vonnegut, died last night following 12 days' illness.

She and her husband came to Culver from Indianapolis 50 years ago and were among the first persons to establish homes on the shore of Lake Maxinkuckee.

Ten years ago the family home was established at the Peeples farm and now is known as the Hollyhock.

Mrs. Vonnegut operated a widely known apple orchard with the help of a son, Walter [Vonnegut].

Other surviving children are Mrs. W. K. STEWART of Louisville, Ky., and Anton Vonnegut of Indianapolis. Funeral services will be held at the Flanner & Buchanan funeral home in Indianapolis at 11 o'clock Monday morning. Burial will be at Crown Hill cemetery there.

m. Sep. 4, 1878 Indianapolis, Marion, In. 15/346

2 - Clemens, Jr. , born November 19, 1853 Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, died 18 Jan. 1921 Indianapolis, Marion Burial: Jan. 21, 1921 Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana

They have three children (see Vonnegut Family)

Ella Vonnegut is the wife of W. K. Stewart, and they have one child, Susan.

Anton Vonnegut married Ina Holleweg, and their three children are: Louise, Richard, and Antonette.



Walter Vonnegut
married Margaret [Stella Marjorie] Potts. They have one daughter, Irma Ruth.

Vonnegut Family Index