Today, I’m remembering my younger first cousin, Candyce L. Krumwiede, who died early Friday morning, April 1, 2016, with her husband, David, by her side at their home in Johns Island, South Carolina.
The Krumwiedes lived in Naperville for 25 years before moving about six years ago to the East Coast for fresher air to breathe and lovely ocean views.
We’ll always credit Candyce for inspiring our move to Naperville. After a large Mitchell family reunion at her mother’s home on Lake Freeman near Indiana Beach in July 1992— a time when our family of five was looking to move back to the Midwest from Chatham, New Jersey —we’ll always be grateful for the encouragement Candyce and Dave gave us when we inquired about the quality of life in Naperville.
For several years, I’d been contacting schools and communities in Indiana and Illinois to find a place we might want to move to be closer to family. Naperville kept rising to the top. Thanks to Krumwiedes’ warm welcome, we came to Naperville, purchased a home practically across the street from them and have enjoyed connecting with family and community ever since.
The Krumwiedes were our wonderful neighbors for 17 years.
Candyce will be remembered as a great cook, avid gardener, home decorator and expert party planner who enjoyed entertaining good company as well as her extended family.
Always a fan of reunions and celebrations, Candyce returned to Naperville for visits, weddings and lunch with the girls a number of times after her move to South Carolina.
Above / During one brief stay, Candyce (center back) invited friends from Grace United Methodist Church and the West Wind neighborhood to Quigley’s Irish Pub for a luncheon toast to good living and loving friendships. (July 2013 Photo)
Her obituary appears in the Daily Herald, April 3, 2016. The following has been edited slightly.
Candyce Krumwiede
Candyce Louise (Clifton) Krumwiede, 60, of Johns Island, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016.
Born in Rushville, Indiana, on January 24, 1956, Candyce was the daughter of the late Harold and Frances Clifton and wife to David R. Krumwiede.
Candyce graduated from Rushville High School in Rushville, IN, where she was the Head Majorette.
She continued her education at Purdue University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and received her Masters of Art and Liberal Studies from North Central College. While at Purdue, she was a member and president of Pi Beta Phi fraternity.
Candyce taught fourth and fifth grade in Houston, Texas, and later taught at Peter Pan Preschool in Naperville.
As a longtime Naperville resident, she also was a Grant Writer for the YMCA and Program Director for the March of Dimes. While with the March of Dimes, she was a Founding Member and Leader of High Risk Moms Support Group.
Candyce served on the Dean’s Advisory Committee for Purdue University College of Education and the Republican Women of Illinois. Candyce was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Naperville, Illinois, where she was a Bible Study Leader for the Sisters’ Group. While at Grace United Methodist Church, she traveled twice to Russia for mission work.
After moving to Johns Island, she became a member of Johns Island Presbyterian Church.
Candyce was a big Purdue sports fan. “Keep calm and Boiler Up!”
Yet, above all else she cherished being a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband, David Krumwiede of Johns Island; daughter, Laura Scott of Stillwater, MN; sister, Mary Fran Hadley of Monrovia, IN. Candyce was also predeceased by her infant children, Anna and Joseph.
A funeral service will be held at 12PM on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Johns Island Presbyterian Church, 2550 Bohicket Road, Johns Island, SC 29455.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to Rush County Community Foundation, Harold Clifton and Frances Mitchell Clifton Memorial Scholarship Fund, 117 N. Main Street, Rushville, IN 46173.
A visitation will be held from 11AM to 2PM Friday, April 8, 2016, at Moster Mortuary, 334 N. Main Street, Rushville, Indiana 46173. A private graveside service will be in East Hill Cemetery, Rushville.
http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/1299928/Krumwiede-Candyce.php
FYI: A number of friends and former neighbors have asked about the trip from Naperville to Rushville, Indiana. It’s about 250 miles. Without traffic, the trip likely will take four to four-and-a-half hours down Interstate 65.
—Stephanie Penick, PN
One of several that appeared in the Daily Herald with fond memories of a special relationship.
