1884 | Rev. John S. Detweiler
Beloved pastor George Stelling dies of a sudden illness. Rev. Detweiler (1884-1890), president of Carthage College, is called.
Easter 1885 | Second Building
Kountze Memorial completes an impressive $50,000 building on the northeast corner of 16th and Harney Streets to meet the needs of its growing congregation. Due to financial hardship, the congregation never officially dedicates its second home.
1886 | St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Members of Kountze Memorial, wanting to worship closer to home, establish the first satellite church, St. Mark’s Lutheran at 21st and Burdette.