Rev. Conrad Knoch passed away peacefully on 21 December 2010 in Devon , Alberta surrounded by his family. Conrad was born on 8 July, 1924 to Johann (John) and Margaret (nee Derschner) Knoch in the predominantly German settlement of Bonnya , Hungary . The Knoch family immigrated to Southern Alberta and lived on several farms in the Monarch, Barons, and Nobleford areas before settling near Kipp. During his formative years, Conrad attended the Dollar Lake , Newlands and Barons Consolidated schools. In his youth, Conrad enjoyed farming, hunting, baseball and the outdoors.  At the age of 30, Conrad returned to school, graduating with a high school diploma from Nutana Collegiate, Saskatoon . He later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Saskatchewan and attended the Lutheran Theological Seminary, Saskatoon graduating with a Master of Divinity degree. Conrad was ordained into the Lutheran ministry at Christ Trinity Lutheran Church , Lethbridge . While at Seminary, Conrad met the love of his life, Sophie Krell.The couple were united in marriage on 15 August, 1959. Their union was blessed with five children. Together they served congregations in Moosehorn & Ashern, Manitoba; Hanna & Scapa, Alberta; Jansen & Leroy, Saskatchewan; and Castor & Forestburg,  Alberta Pastor Knoch later accepted a position as Chaplain at St. Paul's Lutheran Home, Melville, Saskatchewan. He retired in1989 and continued to serve as a supply minister well into his eighties. He also assisted with work on the Krell family farm near Stoughton , Saskatchewan , and remarried briefly.  In 2008, Conrad moved to Devon , Alberta to be closer to his family. Conrad is remembered by the many people who knew him as a very kind, generous, and caring person, and a loving, compassionate father and grandfather who enjoyed being around people, reciting and writing poetry, and telling stories about his life growing up on the farm. Conrad was predeceased by his parents, his wife Sophie, and siblings John Jr. and Katherine (Knoch) Thompson. He is survived by his children Wayne, John (Sherylene), Carla (Mark) Weisberg, Daniel (Tania) and Mark (Jessica); grandsons Eli and Sam Weisberg, Jenner Knoch and Kai and Corbin Knoch; and siblings Henry, Mary Tominuk, Frank (Emma) Knoch, and Elsa (Michael) Cane and numerous extended family.

         A Funeral Service will beheld at 3 p.m. Wednesday December 29, 2010 at Christ Trinity Lutheran Church , Lethbridge , Alberta with the Rev.Brian Paterson and Rev.Jason Anderson presiding.

          Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Rev.Conrad and Sophie Knoch Endowment at the Lutheran Theological Seminary, 114 Seminary Crescent , Saskatoon .

        Johann Balogh suddenly passed away on Monday, April 4. He was an active member of the Dance Group and within the Danube Swabian community.

       Johann was the husband of Katharina, father of John and Frank, and grandparent to Andrew and Anton Balogh.

          All our condolences to his family.

            Mrs. Olza Bernhardt, age 73, died suddenly on December 12, 2010, of a heart attack. It came as quite a shock to everyone. When the news came everyone thought it was her husband since he has been sickly for several years or Oma Bernhardt since she is 96. Olza helped with the cooking when the Jugendgruppe first started with their brunches. She comes from a large extended family of six and many nephews and nieces.

          Her wake and service was at Lawrence Funeral Home with burial at St. Luke Cemetery. She is survived by her husband Albert, children Heidi and Erich, two grandchildren, her mother-in-law, sister and brother in laws, and many other relatives. The American Aid Society expresses our sincere sympathy to whole family. May God grant her eternal reward!

CHICAGO KICKERS

SOCCER CLUB

          We are saddened by the passing of Helena Getzinger, Grandmother of Coach Ken Getzinger and his wife Samantha and Great Grandmother of Kickers players Rachel and Brendan (Obituary).

          Helena Getzinger. Age 87. Beloved wife of the late Nikolaus. Loving Mother of Joe (Monica), Rudy (the late Erika), Anna (the late Erwin) Stadler and Frank (Rosie). Cherished Oma of 11 and Great Oma of 14.   Member of Schwaben A. C. Helena was inducted into the Illinois Women’s Soccer Hall of Fame.

          Andrew Wade has passed away while serving in the US Army in Afghanistan. Andrew was a Kickers Youth and Men's First Team Player and will be dearly missed by everyone.

          SPC Andrew Paul Wade, 22 years old of Antioch, IL passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011 while serving in the U.S. Army in Afghanistan. He was born February 27, 1989 in Fort Hood, TX, the son of Douglas and Elizabeth (Hagedorn) Wade. He grew up in Antioch and was a member of St. Peter Church. Andrew was a 2007 graduate of Antioch Community High School where he was a very active soccer player. He started with the varsity team for two years; one of which he was one of the few juniors to aid the team in winning the regional and divisional championships including the North Suburban Conference Prairie Division crown, assisting on one of the two goals that led to the victory. He was named for All-Sectional Honors by the Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association and the Daily Herald All-Area Team in 2006. Andrew also played with the Chicago Kickers Soccer Club for six years. He joined the U.S. Army in September 2008 as a 5^th generation soldier and completed his basic training at Fort Benning, GA. Andrew was assigned to the 1^st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, NY. In spring of 2010 he was deployed to serve in Afghanistan to support Operation Enduring Freedom. He earned many decorations and awards including the NATO Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Combat Infantryman Badge.

          Survivors include his parents, Elizabeth and Douglas Wade of Antioch; his sister Alicia (Damon) Litchfield of Avondale, AZ, two brothers, Steven and Jonathan Wade, both of Antioch; his maternal grandmother, Mary Jane Hagedorn and his maternal grandfather, Richard Hagedorn; two nieces Veronica Mauritz and Haley Braverman and two nephews, Derrion and Dominic Litchfield. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Paul and Deloriouse Wade.

          Funeral services with Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, March 21, 2011 at St. Peter Church, 557 Lake Street, Antioch. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Millburn Cemetery, Old Mill Creek, IL. Visitation will be held from 2 PM to 8 PM on Saturday and from 1PM to 6 PM on Sunday at the STRANG FUNERAL HOME OF ANTIOCH, 1055 Main St., (Rte. 83) Antioch.

SPC Andrew Paul Wade Andrew Wade last played for the Kickers First Team on Nov 7th, 2010 while on leave from Afghanistan.