Gospel Herald Obituaries - September, 1922

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Gospel Herald - Volume XV, Number 23 - September 7, 1922, page 447

Kready.- Catherine Kready, formerly of Orrtanna, Adams County, Pa., died of heart trouble at the home of her niece at Gordonville, Pa., July 24, 1922; aged 77 y. 10 m. Her lovely disposition made her many friends. She was a member of the Reformed Church and frequently expressed her desire to go the home beyond.
Frances K. Ream.

White.- Sarah Catherine White was born May 15, 1854; departed this life Aug. 25, 1922; aged 68 y. 3 m. 10 d. She was a member of the Mennonite Church for many years and was highly respected by all who knew her. Services were conducted at the Bethel Union Church, near Laneville, W. Va., on Aug. 27, by Bro. R. W. Benner. Interment in cemetery near the church.
R. W. B.

Landis.- After a linger illness of six months Bro. John L. Landis died at his home near Chambersburg, Pa., Aug. 18, 1922; aged 75 y. 8 m. 9 d. He was a life long resident in the community in which he lived and a member of the Mennonite Church for many years. He was widely known because of his activity in church and community work. He is survived by 2 brothers, 3 sons, and 4 daughters. The funeral was held Aug. 21. Services and burial at the Chambersburg Church conducted by the brethren D. E. Kuhns, J. S. Burkholder and W. W. Hege. Text, Rev. 2:10, last clause.
W. W. H.

Landis.- Christian Landis was born in Bedminster, Bucks Co., Pa., and moved to Elkhart county, Ind., with his parents in 1857. He was born Aug. 2, 1841; died July 4, 1922; aged 80 y. 11 m. 2 d. He was the son of Christian Landis and his wife Elizabeth (Licey) Landis. His disease was a lingering case of anemia. He endured his suffering with Christian patience. He lived with his sister Anna Landis Struble who died 25 hours before he passed away. He was a member of the Mennonite Church for a number of years. He was buried at the Yellow Creek Mennonite cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Bros. Martin and William Ramer.
L.

Zook.- Eli Zook was born in Fairfield Co., Ohio, May 5, 1838; died near Walnut Creek, O., Aug. 3, 1922; aged 84 y. 2 m. 28 d. He was married to Catherine Oswald Mar. 25, 1862. To this union were born 3 sons. His wife died 9 years ago. Two sons also preceded him in death. He is survived by 1 son, 7 grandchildren, and 2 brothers. His death was caused by cerebral apoplexy. He moved to Holmes county, O., about 42 years ago. He was a member of the Walnut Creek A. M. Church, at which place he was buried on Aug. 6, 1922. Services were conducted by Bros. Lester Hostetler, S. H. Miller. And C. Z. Yoder. Texts, Isa. 44:22; 35:8-10.

Rohrer.- Benjamin H. Rohrer was born Dec. 13, 1829; died Aug. 5, 1922; aged 92 y. 7 m. 23 d. His wife, who was Annie Weaver Rohrer, preceded him to the spirit world 29 years ago. Hi is survived by 1 son, 2 daughters, 15 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. His death was due to infirmities of old age. He was a member of Strasburg Mennonite Church for 60 years. Funeral services were conducted by Bros. Sanford Landis and Frank Herr.
Father dear, we all do miss thee,
Thou hast gone from earth away,
To rejoice with thy dear Savior,
In the realms of endless day.
By Daughter Fannie.

Suter.- Margaret Suter died of the infirmities of age and other complications near Dale Enterprise, Va., Aug. 6, 1922; aged 90 y. 6 m. 11 d. She was unmarried and for many years lived in the family of her brother Emanuel Suter where she assisted in caring for the family who appreciate the many kind acts done for them by their aunt. Sister Suter united with the Mennonite Church when a young woman and remained faithful to the end of her long life. She was a regular attendant at church when health and circumstances permitted even to quite old age. Funeral services were conducted at the Weaver Church, Aug. 8, by Brethren L. J. Heatwole and S. H. Rhodes from Revelation 21:13. She was laid to rest in the cemetery nearby.

Struble.- Anna Landis Struble was born in Bedminister, Bucks Co., Pa., and moved to Elkhart Co., Ind., with her parents in 1857. She was born on Dec. 8, 1839; died July 3, 1922; aged 82 y. 6 m. 25 d. She was the daughter of Christian Landis and his wife Elizabeth (Licey) Landis. Gangrene was the cause of her death. She died 25 hours before her brother Christian who lived with her. She was married to Agida Struble who preceded her in death 21 years. She was a member of the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church. She was buried at the Yellow Creek Mennonite Cemetery. Funeral services by Bros. Martin and William Ramer.
L.

Miller.- John J. Miller was born near Walnut Creek, O., on June 12, 1860; died near Shanesville, O., Aug. 19,. 1922; aged 62 y. 2 m. 7 d. He was married to Polly Ann Hershberger in Feb. 1882. To this union was born 1 daughter. The mother died May 4, 1883. He was married the second time to Lucinda Hochstetler Feb. 8, 1885, who died Dec. 25, 1921. To this union were born 2 sons and 5 daughters. One daughter died in infancy. He is survived by 2 sons, 5 daughters, 3 grandchildren, 2 brothers, 1 sister, and a host of friends. He was sick for six years. His death was due to cardiac dropsy. He was a life long member of the Walnut Creek A. M. Church where the funeral service was held. Burial in cemetery nearby. Services were conducted by Lester Hostetler and S. H. Miller. Texts, I Cor. 15:19; Eccl. 12:5.

Weidman.- John S. Weidman was born Jan. 26, 1846; died Aug. 3, 1922; aged 76 y. 6 m. 7 d. He was a member of the Mennonite Church for many years. He died at the home of his son, Amos M. Weidman, Manheim, Pa., on Thursday Aug. 3, 1922. Death was caused by a complication of diseases after ten weeks, illness. The surviving relatives are 2 daughters, 1 son, 6 grandchildren, 1 brother, and 2 sisters. The funeral was held on Sunday, Aug. 6, 1922, with services in the West High Street Mennonite Church. Interment was made in Kauffman's burial grounds. The services were conducted by Bros. Isaac Brubaker and John Weaver.
"The golden gates were opened wide
A gentle voice said "Come."
And angels from the other side
Welcomed our father home."

Reinhold.- Minerva Reinhold, of Au Sable, Mich., was drowned at Van Ettan lake, Aug. 12, 1922. Miss Reinhold, in employ of Dr. Thomas at the lake, had gone in bathing alone while Dr. and Mrs. Thomas were away. There were no witnesses of the drowning. The body was found about 4:30 P. M. in shallow water and had been in the water about a half hour when found. All attempts of Dr. Thomas to restore life were fruitless. Coroner L. N. Gagnier was called and took charge. The verdict was accidental drowning. Miss Reinhold, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob J. Reinhold, Au Sable, was born at Brutus, Mich., and was 22 years, 9 months, and 23 days old. Funeral services were held at the Episcopal chapel, Au Sable, Aug. 14. Elder John McKnight officiating. Prayer by Chas. E. Edinger. Burial took place in Oscoda cemetery. Besides the parents she leaves two brothers and two sisters.

Kauffman.- Andrew G .Kauffman was born in Logan county, Ohio, July 28, 1887; died in the Deaconess, Hospital, Salem, Oreg., Aug. 10, 1922; aged 35 y. 13 d. Bro. Kauffman came with his parents to Nampa, Ida., in 1900. Two years later he was baptized and received into the Mennonite Church at that place, when 15 years old. In 1907 he came to Hubbard, Oreg., and soon after that was received into the Hopewell Mennonite Church. He remained an active member until death called him away. On March 14, 1912, he was united in marriage to Amelia Schrag of Ritzville, Wash. To this union were born 1 daughter and 2 sons. He leaves to mourn his early departure his companion, 3 children, an aged father, 2 brothers, 1 sister, and many relatives and friends. Bro. Kauffman's death came by an accident on a threshing machine. The funeral was held at the Hopewell Mennonite Church, near Hubbard, Oreg., Aug. 13, conducted by Bros. N. A. Lind and J. D. Mishler. Text, Luke 18:18.

Domer.- Sister Mary Ann Domer died August 26, 1922; aged 67 y. 6 m. 21 d. She lived all her lifetime in the Henry Snavely family at Lancaster Junction. She is survived by 3 sisters and 1 brother. When young she united with the Mennonite Church and was a faithful and consistent member of the Kauffman congregation unto the end. She had been sick for one year with heart trouble and during her illness often expressed a desire to fall asleep and be released from all her sorrows, and meet her sister in heaven who departed 6 months ago. Funeral services were held at the Kauffman Church, conducted by Bros. Isaac Brubaker and Noah Landis. Text, Prov. 14:32.
"Sister thou *sweeting resting,
Here thy toils and cares are o,er,
Pain and sickness, death and sorrow,
Never can distress thee more."
Sister Emma.

Transcriber's note: sweeting typed as written.

Shirk.- Lydia (Weaver) Shirk wife of Benjamin Shirk was born Aug. 10, 1861; near Churchtown, Pa., died June 8, 1922 at her home near Union Grove, Pa., of a lingering illness; aged 60 y. 10 m. 28 d. She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conference), bearing her suffering very patiently until death and often expressed her desire to depart out of this world and be with Jesus. She is survived by her husband, 4 sons, 3 daughters, 13 grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 1 sister. Funeral services were held June 12, 1922, at Lichty's Mennonite Church, conducted by Bros. Frank Hurst and Moses Horning. Texts, II Cor. 4:17, 18; Psa. 103:15-17. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
"Now let us choose the path she chose,
And her we soon again may see,
Beyond this world of sin and woes,
With Jesus in eternity."
By her surviving sister.

Rodgers.- Frank E. Rodgers was born in Harvey Co., Kans., Sept. 18, 1907; died in the house he was born Aug. 13, 1922; aged 14 y. 10 m. 25 d. He had been an invalid from his birth, never having the privilege of going to school or Sunday school. He was the constant care of his mother until her death a few weeks ago. Since that time he expressed himself as not wanting to get well but wanted to go where mother was. He leaves a sorrowing father, two brothers (George and Willard) his grandmother (Elizabeth Gibb who has been in the home for some time) and a large number of relatives and friends. Two weeks before his death he told his grandmother that he would like to be baptized. The minister was sent for at once and upon a clear confession of his faith in Jesus as the Savior of the world he was baptized and received as a member in the Mennonite Church. The funeral was held at the Pennsylvania Church on Tuesday afternoon Aug. 15th conducted by T. M. Erb assisted by J. M. R. Weaver.

Hunsberger.- Catharine Augney Hunsberger was born May 22, 1835; and passed away Aug. 17, 1922 in her 88th year. She was united in marriage to Abraham F. Hunsberger Dec. 9, 1858. They resided at the homestead near Dublin, Pa., for 63 years. He preceded her to the spirit world 32 years ago. To this union were born 1 daughter and 4 sons. A granddaughter and many friends also survive her. She was a good neighbor and a faithful member of the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church for 65 years. She frequently expressed a longing desire to go home and meet with Jesus. Though conscious till the last she suffered intensely from Cancer. Even in her dying hour she admonished those by her bedside to think of their eternal welfare. Interment in Blooming Glen Cemetery. Funeral services conducted by Bros. I. F. Swartz and Wilson Moyer. Text, Isa. 35:10.
Mother thou art sweetly resting,
Here thy toils and cares are o,er,
Pain and sickness, death and sorrow,
Never can distress thee more.
Paul T. Huddle.

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Gospel Herald - Volume XV, Number 24 - September 14, 1922, page 479

Erb.- Mary, daughter of Moses and Ida Erb, was born Jan. 29, 1919, near O,Neill, Nebr.; died at Milford, Nebr. Hospital, Aug. 24, 1922; aged 3 y. 6 m. 26 d. The cause of death was appendicitis and complications. She leaves to mourn her early departure, father, mother, one half-sister, one full sister *one brother, one grandfather, two grandmothers, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted by Wm. R. Eicher and Jacob Oswald. Texts, Jno. 14 and Psa. 90:9. Interment in West Fairview cemetery, Aug. 26, 1922.

Transcriber's note: In the original the comma was left out between sister, one brother.

Beachy.- Luella Mae Beachy, daughter of John C. and Norma Beachy, was born Aug. 19, 1915; died Aug. 14, 1922, at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. miller near Goshen, Ind.; aged 6 y. 11 m. 25 d. Her father preceded her to the spirit world Feb. 9, 1920. She leaves to mourn her early departure, mother, one sister Mary, four grandparents, one great-grandmother and many other relatives. Her stay on earth was but a few years. But we have the assurance that she has gone where pain and sickness are no more. Almost her last minutes were spent in singing.

Klopfenstein.- Leo, son of Aden and Mary Klopfenstein, was born Aug. 30, 1922, near Beaver Crossing, Nebr., died Sept. 1. He reached the age of only three days. He leaves to mourn at this early age, a sorrowing father, mother, two grandfathers*two grandmothers, uncles, aunts, and many cousins. His death came by summer complaint. Funeral services conducted by Jacob Oswald and Wm. R. Eicher. Text, II Sam. 12:16-20; Jno. 16:16. Interment in West Fairview Cemetery.

The golden gates were opened wide.
A gentle voice said come,
And angels from the other side,
Welcomed our dear Leo home.

Transcriber's note : In the original the comma was left out between grandfathers, two grandmothers.

Reisner.- John Leonard Reisner was born Oct. 11, 1853, at Chambersburg, Pa.; died at his home in Sterling, Ill., Aug. 23, 1922; aged 68 y. 11 m. 12 d. He came to Sterling in 1875. In 1878 he was married to Anna Ebersole, and is survived by his wife, five children, five grandchildren, one sister and six brothers. After coming to Sterling he united with the Science Ridge Mennonite Church. Bro. Reisner was always much interested in the work of the church and Sunday school and was always willing to do his part. His heart was always full of joy as he saw the young people uniting with the Church. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 26, at the home by H. K. Hostetter (of the Methodist Church) and at the Church by A. C. Good. Text, II Cor. 5:1.

Roth.- Barbara Elizabeth Roth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Roth, was born Feb. 1, 1907, at her home west of Trenton and departed this life at the Henry Co. hospital at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Aug. 17, 1922, at the age of 15 y. 6 m. 16 d. She was in her usual health until Aug. 11. She was taken suddenly ill, and hurried to the hospital where she underwent an operation for appendicitis, but all that loving hands could do was of no avail, and her soul went to be at home with God. Barbara was of a happy and cheerful disposition, and will be sadly missed in her home and by all who knew her. She is survived by her parents, Jacob and Lizzie Roth, one sister, Leola, and one brother, Raymond, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at Green Mound Aug. 20, and were conducted by Mr. Shuey, of Mt. Pleasant, assisted by Simon Gingerich of the Sugar Creek Church. Interment in Green Mound cemetery.

Graber.- John Graber was born in Canton *Berne, Switzerland, Dec. 2, 1849; died at the home of his son-in-law, Daniel Widmer, near Nobel, Iowa, Sept. 1, 1922; aged 72 y. 8 m. 29 d. He came to America with his parents when a child, living in Washington Co., Iowa, the rest of his lifetime. When a young man he accepted Christ as his personal Savior, uniting with the Amish Mennonite Church and remaining a faithful member unto death. On Feb. 12, 1878, he was married to Barbara Schlatter (who preceded him in death nine years). This union was blessed with three children, one son and two daughters. About six months ago his physical condition was such that he found it necessary to consult a physician when it was learned that there were no hopes for his recovery. He gradually grew worse until death came. Psalm 103 seemed to be his favorite and he would repeat the first two verses over and over again as the end drew near. He leaves his three children, six grandchildren, one brother, two sisters, and a large concourse of friends and neighbors to mourn his departure. Funeral services were held at the Sugar Creek Church, conducted by Sebastian Gerig and Simon Gingerich. Texts, Job 14:14; Psa. 103:1, 2. Interment in the cemetery near by.

Transcriber's note: In the original the comma was left out between Canton and Berne.

Beachy.- Hattie Beachy was born in Wayne Co., O., Aug. 5, 1890; died near Newport News, Va., Aug. 26, 1922; aged 32 y. 21 d. She was the daughter of Jacob and Fanny Beachy. Her sudden departure which came through "Septic Infection" was a great shock to the family when the message came to them of her death. But we are comforted to know that in her youth she gave her heart to God, being affiliated for several years with the Church of the Brethren and later with the Mennonite Church where she was a faithful member until she was called to her eternal reward. There remain to mourn her departure father, five sisters, and three brothers, also a large circle of relatives and friends. Mother and two brothers have preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Oak Grove Mennonite Church by Brethren I. W. Royer, J. S. Gerig, and James Lynne from Rev. 7:17. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

"Sunset and evening star
And one clear call for me
And may there be no moaning bar
When I put out to sea.
When though from time to and place
The floods may bear me far.
I hope to see the Pilot's face
When I have crossed the bar."


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Gospel Herald - Volume XV, Number 25 - Sept. 21, 1922, page 495

Huber.- Benjamin S. Huber, son of Levi B. Huber, Landis Valley, Pa., was born Feb. 26, 1892; died Aug. 30, 1922. His death occurred at the Lancaster General Hospital after an illness of one week. The deceased was 30 years of age and was widely known, is survived by his father (his mother having preceded him a year and half ago), three sisters, and four brothers. He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted by Bros. John Lefever and Noah Landis at the Landis Valley Church Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

"Brother thou art sweetly resting,
Here thy toils and cares are o,er,
Pain and sickness, death and sorrow,
Never can distress thee more."
By his sister.

Beiler.- Jacob K. Beiler of Bird-in-Hand, Pa., was born Oct. 21, 1859; died Aug. 23, 1922; aged 62 y. 10 m. 2 d. He died of a complication, being sick only a few days. He leaves a sorrowing wife, five children, 2 grandchildren, 3 brothers, 4 sisters, and many relatives and friends. He was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church. This was surely a sudden and unexpected call. "Therefore be ye also ready for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of Man cometh." Funeral was held Aug. 25, at the home of his son, Ezra, conducted by Christ Fisher and Jacob Lapp. Interment in Beiler's Cemetery.
More and more we miss thee,
Friends may think the wound is healed,
But they little know the sorrow
That lies within our hearts concealed.
By a cousin.

Philips.- Harry Philips was born in Schuyler, Ill., Oct. 2, 1889; died twelve miles west of Palmyra, Mo., Aug.8, 1922. His funeral was held in the Pea Ridge Mennonite Church. The services were conducted at the house by Bro. I. E. Buckwalter and at the Church by Bros. H. R. Buckwalter and J. M. Kreider. Text, Phil. 1:21, on the Sunday following his death. Bro. Philips was baptized and received into the Mennonite Church in his youth, but later fell away, but during the war while living in Kansas City, he with his wife, renewed his covenant and lived a life for God until He took him home. His death was the result of consumption which was left from an attack of the "flu". He was a sufferer for about a year. He leaves a sorrowing widow, five children, father and mother, one brother, two sisters, and many friends to mourn his death. Aged 32 y.10 m. 29 d.

Bauman.- Veronica E. Bowman (nee Martin) was born May 18, 1863; died Aug. 27, 1922; aged 59 y. 3 m. 10 d. She was married to the late preacher Enoch S. Bauman with whom she lived 35 years, he having preceded her about 5 years. Strong in the faith, hopeful and cheerful, she was a great help to her husband in his responsible calling, and to all others with whom she came in contact. She united with the Mennonite Church early in life and remained true to the end leaving a bright hope and kind words of advice, for which we are thankful indeed as well as for her exemplary life, for she was a model of industry, sobriety, and separation from the world. She was the mother of 13 children, 8 sons and 2 daughters of whom survive, as well as 2 grandchildren, 2 brothers, 5 sisters, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services Sept. 1 at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church conducted by Bro. Abr. Gingerich from Jno. 19:27 and Moses M. Brubacher from Jas. 4:14.

Transcriber's note: Bauman was also spelled as Bowman in the original.

Yoder.- Isaac Z., son of Gabriel and Barbara Yoder, died very suddenly of apoplexy, at West Liberty, O., while on a trip east. Age, 66 y. 7 m. 5 d. His home since 1881 has been in Missouri. He united with the A. M. Church in youth in Ohio and remained true to his faith to his death. Services were held in Ohio, Sept. 6 and on Sept. 7, he was taken to his home near Garden City, Mo. Services at the Sycamore Grove Church on Sept. 10 were conducted by Bro. I. G. Hartzler. Text, Job 14:11-15. Interment in Clearfork Cemetery. He leaves to mourn his departure 5 sons, 1 daughter, 2 grandchildren and a host of friends. His wife Sarah (Kauffman) preceded him in death over two years ago. Also his parents, 5 sisters, and 3 brothers preceded him to their reward. He was born in Mifflin Co., Pa., Jan. 31, 1856, where he grew to manhood; then spent several years in Ohio, after which he moved to Cass Co., Mo. We mourn not as those who have no hope, but hope to meet again in glory.

Yoder.- Effie Mae Yoder, wife of Archie Yoder, and daughter of S. P. and Emma Yoder, was born near West Liberty, Ohio, Oct. 17, 1893, and quietly passed away at her home in West Liberty, Sept. 2, 1922; aged 28 y. 10 m. 15 d. Early in life she united with the Mennonite Church and remained a faithful member until death. On Dec. 22, 1914, she was united in marriage to Archie Yoder, son of Rudolph and Fannie Yoder. To this union were born two children, Maxine and Phillip, aged 6 and two years respectively. Effie had a kind and cheerful disposition, and as is often the case, her suffering brought out her better qualities, leaving a bright memory to her loved ones of her unselfishness and thoughtfulness for others. She was a devoted wife and mother, and during her sickness was an inspiration to those about her, and will be sadly missed in her home and community. During her whole life she was very active and often overtaxed her strength in doing things for others, and in trying to make her home bright and cheerful for her loved ones. She leaves to mourn her departure, her husband and two children, father, mother, one brother and four sisters, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the home and at South Union church, Sept. 4, in charge of S. E. Allgyer, assisted by J. Y. King. Interment was made in the South Union cemetery.

Lutz.- Abram B. Lutz was born April 16, 1862; died Aug. 7, 1922, at his home after an illness covering a period of a year or more, the last days on a bed of suffering and misery. Sept. 24, 1904, he was ordained as a deacon for the Kraybill and Mt. Joy churches. He was also a trustee of the Millersville Mennonite Children's Home; also was very active in church work in all its branches, and will be greatly missed. In his last days he had a strong desire to depart and be with Christ, so that he could be relieved of the pain and misery which he was enduring. He is survived by his sorrowing wife and the following children: Henry E., of near Mt Joy, Elsie E., David E., Harvey A., and Clarence E., all at home. Funeral services were held from his late home on Aug. 11, 1922, and at the Mt. Joy Mennonite church. Interment was made in Kraybill's cemetery. Services were conducted at the home by Bro. B. L. Kraybill; further services by Bros. Benj. Weaver, Isaac Brubaker, and Henry Longenecker. Text, Jno. 5:35.
At the regular monthly meeting of the Board of trustees of the Mennonite Children's Home of Millersville the following resolution was passed:
"Inasmuch as it has pleased our kind heavenly Father to remove from this Board, our dearly beloved Brother, Abram B. Lutz, Therefore be it resolved that the Board of Trustees of the Mennonite Children's Home, at Millersville, Pa., feel that we have lost a faithful worker in the cause of caring, providing, and finding homes for the unfortunate little ones under our care, and knowing that God doeth all things well we trust that our loss may be his eternal gain and, be it resolved that we extend our heartfelt sympathies to the bereft sister and family and commend them to Jesus the only true comforter in the sad and lonely hours of their bereavement. Be it also resolved that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes and that a copy of the same be sent to the bereft family."

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Gospel Herald - Volume XV, Number 26 - Sept. 28, 1922, page 511

Riegsecker. - Lloyd Benjamin Riegsecker, son of John and Neomah Riegsecker, was born near Middlebury, Ind., Jan. 23, 1920; died at his home in Fulton Co., Ohio, Sept. 11, 1922; aged 2 y. 7 m. 18 d. Little Lloyd was sick only 1 week with blood poisoning. He is survived by father, mother, 2 sisters, 1 brother, 4 grandparents, and a host of relatives and friends. He was brought to the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel J. Miller near Goshen, Ind., and was buried at the Union Cemetery.

Engle. - Catherine Nissley Engle was born near Mt. Joy, Pa., Oct. 2, 1840; died Aug. 25, 1922, at the home of her daughter in Elizabethtown, Pa.; aged 81 y. 10 m. 23 d. She was united in marriage to Michael Engle. To this marriage were born six children. Her husband and three children preceded her to the spirit world. She is survived by 2 daughters and 1 son - Mrs. Minnie Stauffer, with whom she resided, Mrs. Martha Groff and Simon Engle. She is survived by 3 sisters, 1 brother, 10 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. Sister Engle was a member of the Mennonite Church for many years. Altho she was failing in health for a number of years, her death was sudden, resulting from a stroke. She is missed in the home, in the church and in the community. Funeral services were held in the Elizabethtown Mennonite Church. Interment was made in the Cross Roads Cemetery *Services were conducted by Bros. Simon Graber and Noah Mack.

Transcriber's note: In the original the period was left out between Cemetery and Services.

Longenecker. - Allen G., son of Ira R. and Ellen E. Longenecker, was born May 30, 1910; died Sept. 2, 1922, near Elizabethtown, Pa.; aged 12 y. 3 m. 2 d. The cause of his death was a leaking heart and dropsy. He was very patient during his sickness of over 3 months, although confined to his chair day and night for about eight weeks. Surviving are his parents, and 5 sisters. He has gone to join his brother and sisters on the other shore. Funeral Sept. 6 at Bossler's Church, burial in cemetery adjoining. Services conducted by Bros. Simon Garber, John Landis, and Samuel Oberholtzer. Text, "Weep not."

Landis. - Jacob S. Landis was born near Canton, Kans., March 15, 1895; died at his late home in Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept. 10, 1922, at the age of 27 y. 5 m. 25 d. On July 15, 1919, he was united in marriage to Lela Miller, who with their daughter Margaret, aged 2, are left to mourn the death of a loving husband and father. Besides his immediate family he leaves his father, 3 brothers, and 1 sister, his mother and 3 brothers having preceded him in death. In March 1920, he located in Colorado Springs hoping the climate here might prove beneficial to his health, which did for a while, but during the last year he had several attacks of pleurisy which in his weakened condition he was not able to resist. In his youth he united with the Mennonite Church, and was a faithful and consistent member until death. Bro. Landis was one of the promoters of the Church here and one of the trustees; also was the first Sunday school superintendent, which office he very ably filled as long as his health permitted. His friends were all who knew him, and the life he lives while among us was the testimony of his religious profession. Funeral services were held Sept. 13 in Colorado Springs and the body was laid to rest in the Evergreen cemetery. Services conducted by D. J. Fisher.

Harshbarger. - Deacon John B. Harshbarger was born in Mifflin Co., Pa., Mar. 5, 1848; died Sept. 11, 1922; aged 74 y. 6 m. 6 d., after a lingering illness of a complication of diseases for nearly ten months, being confined to his bed only a few weeks. He united with the A. M. Church in his youth and was faithful to his profession. On Feb. 18, 1875, he was united in marriage with Nancy J. Allgyer of Champaign, Co., Ohio. To this union were born three children. On May 31, 1910, he was ordained to the office of deacon, which he discharged faithfully. He was interested in the welfare of the Church, and much concerned about the lost. He leaves to mourn his departure, his beloved and faithful companion, 1 son (Edward), 2 daughters (Mrs. J. D. Hostetler and Alice), 16 grandchildren, and a host of friends. Funeral Sept. 14, conducted by Harry E. and John E. Kauffman, and Charles Heister. Text, 11 Cor. 5:1. Interment in the Hertzler cemetery.


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