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Gospel Witness - Volume 2, Number 23 - September 5, 1906, pages
367, 368
AMSTUTZ.-Celia Blanche Amstutz, daughter of Bro. and Sister
Peter Amstutz, near Dalton, Wayne Co., O., was born April 8, 1900.
Died Aug. 25, 1906. Aged 6y., 4m., 17d. Funeral services were
held in the Sonnenberg M. H. on the 27, by C. Amstutz and J. Moser
in the German and I. J. Buchwalter in the English.
ZIMMERMAN.-Ella, daughter of Bro. and Sister Sarah Zimmerman
of Martindale, was called to her heavenly home on Aug. 26, after
a short illness of cholera infantum; aged 1y., 8m. Funeral was
held on the 29, at the Martindale meeting house. Services were
conducted by Bish. Benjamin Weaver and I. B. Good. May the Lord
comfort the sorrowing ones.
JOHNSON.-Catherine Johnson, wife of Nicholas Johnson, deceased,
after a short illness passed away from her works to her reward,
aged 79y., 4m., 3d., leaving four children to mourn the loss of
a dear mother. She was a member of the Mennonite Church for many
years, and left behind the evidence that she is at rest. Funeral
services conducted by J. A. Brilhart. Interment in Mennonite cemetery,
Masontown, Pa. Text, Psa. 23.
MILLER.-Benedict Miller died at the home of his son, John
Miller, in Middlebury, Ind., Aug. 22, 1906; aged 78y., 7m., 11d.
Funeral services at Forks church, Aug. 24, where a large number
of friends and relatives had gathered. Services were conducted
by D. J. Johns in German and D. D. Miller in English. Bor. Miller
and wife had left their home in Lane Co., Oregon, on May 1, 1906,
expecting to spend about a year in visiting friends and relatives
in the east. They spent about a month in Nebraska, about the same
length of time in Illinois and came to Indiana July 6, and were
busy visiting when suddenly one morning, several days before his
death, he had a stroke of paralysis, from which he never recovered.
He leaves a widow, with whom he had lived in marriage 60 years,
11 children, 85 grandchildren and 55 great-grandchildren. D. D.
Miller.
PALM.-On Aug. 26, at his home in Bowmansville, Bro. Isaac
Palm passed away after an illness of some days of summer complaint,
in his 64th year. Bro. Palm was unable to attend church services
for some years, having been an invalid all his life. He, however,
was well informed in things spiritual, always glad to have the
brethren pay him a visit and converse about heavenly things. He
is survived by his mother, who is in her 88th year. Bro. Palm
could not walk without the aid of crutches, but he will not need
them now to walk the "golden streets." Funeral was held
on the 29. Services in the Lutheran church, conducted by Bish.
Benjamin Weaver, Henry Good and Noah Bowman. He had selected his
own text: "I have a desire to depart and be with Christ"
also several German hymns and the hymn, "When the roll is
called up yonder" were his own selection.
J. W. W.
METZLER.-Sadie Alice Metzler was born in Mahoning Co.,
O., April 21, 1879. Died at Bro. Samuel Hunchsberger's home, near
Dalton, Wayne Co., O., Aug. 23, 1906; aged 27y., 4m., 2d. When
yet a small girl she was taken into the home of Bro. Adam Martin
and cared for until she was of age. When but fourteen years old,
she gave her heart to Jesus and united with the Mennonite church
and was a faithful until the end. The many deeds of kindness and
labors of love strewn along life's short pathway bear evidence
of her love for Christ and the church. Her father, mother, one
sister, an aged grandmother and many other relatives survive her.
Funeral services were conducted on the 26, at the Martin M. H.,
in the presence of an overflowing house by I. J. Buchwalter, Aaron
Eberly and David Hostetler.
MARTIN.-Annie, daughter of Bro. and Sister Joseph Martin
of New Holland, Pa., was buried on Aug. 29. Funeral was held at
Groffsdale meeting house. Services were conduted by Bish. Jonas
Martin, John Kurtz and Joseph Wenger. The little was taken sick
with cholera infantum and after a few days illness was taken to
her heavenly home. May God comfort the sorrowing ones.
ANGLEMYER.-Susannah Gertrude, daughter of Brother and Sister
O. S. Anglemyer, was born Sept. 9, 1904, and died Aug. 26, 1906;
aged 1y., 11m., 17d. Little Susannah, with her parents, left her
home in Elkhart Co., Ind., for a visit to friends in the west.
She soon took sick with tubercular menigitis, and after only four
days of sickness, death relieved her of her suffering. The parents
have had four children, all of whom died in infancy. They feel
sorely their loss, but seem to be resigned to the Master's will.
May God give them the needed grace for their trial.
Funeral on the 26, at the Brick Church seven miles southwest of
New Paris, Ind., by Noah Metzler and J. S. Hartzler from Matt:18:3
and 19:14.
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2, Number 25 - September 19, 1906, page 400
SEIGLE.-Susannah, wife of John Seigle, died Sept. 2, 1906,
aged 35 y. 4 m. She leaves a husband and two small children to
mourn her departure. Funeral services at the Amish Mennonite Church,
near Archbold, O., Text, Isa. 38:1, "Set thy house in order;
for thou shalt die and not live."
MILLER.-John L. Miller was born in Holmes Co., O., February
25, 1840. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church in Johnson
Co., Iowa, when a young man.
About a year before his death his membership was transferred to
the Oak Grove Church, Wayne Co., O., where he remained a faithful
member until death called him away. He died at the home of his
sister Mrs. John Zook, near Smithville, Ohio.
Funeral services were conducted by Ben. Gerig and C. Z. Yoder.
Text, Eccl. 8:8, 12:5.
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2, Number 26 - September 26, 1906, page 415
KAUFMAN.-Bro. Jonas Kaufman died near Johnstown, Pa., Sept.
9, 1906; aged 79y. 9m. 3d. He is survived by five children, twenty-six
grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. His wife
preceded him to the spirit world about twenty-one years ago. Funeral
services were conducted on the 11 at the Stahl Church by S. D.
Yoder and L. A. Blough, from Num. 23:10.
LANTZ.-Sister Hannah Lantz, of the Howard-Miami (Ind.)
congregation, departed this life at the Mennonite Old People's
Home, Rittman, O., on Sept. 4; aged 81 y. 11 m. 1 d. She had been
staying at the Home since May 25, 1904. She had been a widow for
28 years. When her husband died she was left with eleven fatherless
children to provide for. Funeral services were held at the Home
on the 7, conducted by D. C. Amstutz, Benj. Gerig and C. Z. Yoder.
Interment in the Oak Grove cemetery.
PITTENGER.-At Tacoma, Wash., Pre. William N. Pittenger;
aged 53 y. 1 m. 22 d. He left Cressman, Sask., several weeks ago
for his health, taking a trip to Tacoma, but all of no avail.
He was engaged in ministerial work for over 30 years, mostly in
the Free Methodist Church, in the state of Michigan. Funeral services
were held on Sept. 9, 1906, at the school house, our temporary
place of worship, near Cressman, Sask., by E. S. Hallman. Text,
Rev. 14:13. His remains were laid to rest in the new Sharon Mennonite
burying-ground. This was the first funeral in our district.-E.
S. H.
YODER.-Mary, beloved wife of deacon David Yoder of the
Amish Mennonite church, near Davidsville, Pa., died suddenly,
Sept. 11, 1906; aged 64y. 8m. 10d. She was complaining of not
being quite well for about a week, but her death was very unexpected.
She was a very faithful member of the Amish Mennonite Church from
her youth up. She is survived by a sorrowing husband, one daughter
and a number of other relatives and friends to mourn her departure.
Funeral services were conducted Sept. 13 at the Kauffman M. H.,
by S. D. Yoder in English and L. A. Blough in German. Burial in
the Shetler family graveyard.
STEAHMAN.-Lillie, infant daughter of Phares and Lillie
Steahman of Petersburg, Lancaster Co., Pa., fell asleep in Jesus
on Sept. 1, 1906; aged 7m. 8d. Funeral services were conducted
by the brethren Christian Lefever and Hiram Coffman at the East
Petersburg Church, buried in the adjoining cemetery. May our young
brother and sister look for comfort to Him who is able to heal
all our wounds.
A fragile babe so bright and fair,
God gave into the parents' care-
A sunbeam on a dreary day,
To cheer them on life's toilsome way.
But now their babe is gone above,
Where all is peace and joy and love,
And God who doeth all things best,
Has given her eternal rest.
KAUFFMAN.-John S. Kauffman was born in Lancaster Co., Pa.,
Aug. 4, 1827; died near Arcadia, Ind., Aug. 8, 1906; aged 79 y.
4 d. He came to Arcadia, Ind., with his parents in 1838, and was
married to Elizabeth Correll, Jan. 31, 1858. His companion died
July 28, 1899.
To this union were born five children, two of whom survive him,
namely, Joseph C. Kauffman of Arcadia, Ind., and Mrs. Mary Yarling
of Elwood, Ind. The funeral was held at the old homestead, and
was conducted by Pre. Erlocher of the Methodist Church. His remains
were laid to rest in the cemetery at Arcadia. He was a faithful
member of the Mennonite Church, and although he had not the privilege
of attending her services, he remained true to her teachings until
death.
Peace to his ashes.
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