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Peters, Jacob (Mrs.) (1907-1971)

2026-04-24T15:05:24Z

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 30 p. 720

Birth date: 1907 May 15

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''Mrs. Jacob Peters,'' Bethel Church, Mountain Lake, Minn., was born May 15, 1907, and died Oct. 22.

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Krehbiel, Mary Voran (1883-1971)

2026-04-24T15:04:18Z

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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1971 Nov 11 p. 8

Birth date: 1883

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• Mrs. Mary Krehbiel, 88, widow of Bernard Krehbiel and a lifelong resident of the Moundridge community, died at Mercy Hospital there on Nov. 4. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the First Mennonite Church of Moundridge, with Rev. James Gingerich officiating. Mrs. Krehbiel had been a resident of the Memorial Home since 1959. Last March she sustained a broken hip in a fall, and a short time later suffered a stroke. She is survived by two sons, Orlando B. of North Newton and Rollin [''sic'' Rollins] K. of Hesston; one daughter, Mrs. Harold (Lucille) Jackson of Newton; one brother, Menno Voran of Wellington; a sister, Mrs. Christian Wedel of Burns; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 30 p. 720

''Mary Voran Krehbiel,'' Moundridge, Kans., was born May 26, 1883, and died Nov. 4.

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Krehbiel, Mary Voran (1883-1971)

2026-04-24T15:04:03Z

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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1971 Nov 11 p. 8

Birth date: 1883

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• Mrs. Mary Krehbiel, 88, widow of Bernard Krehbiel and a lifelong resident of the Moundridge community, died at Mercy Hospital there on Nov. 4. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the First Mennonite Church of Moundridge, with Rev. James Gingerich officiating. Mrs. Krehbiel had been a resident of the Memorial Home since 1959. Last March she sustained a broken hip in a fall, and a short time later suffered a stroke. She is survived by two sons, Orlando B. of North Newton and Rollin [''sic'' Rollins] K. of Hesston; one daughter, Mrs. Harold (Lucille) Jackson of Newton; one brother, Menno Voran of Wellington; a sister, Mrs. Christian Wedel of Burns; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 30 p. 720

''Mary Varan Krehbiel,'' Moundridge, Kans., was born May 26, 1883, and died Nov. 4.

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Klassen, Douglas Roy (1964-1971)

2026-04-24T15:02:21Z

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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1971 Oct 28 p. 3

Birth date: 1963 Dec 20

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<center><font size="+2">'''Mother, Son Killed In Crash at Goessel'''</font></center>

Goessel, Kan. — A two-car crash near here Sunday evening claimed the lives of Mrs. Orville Klassen, 47, and her seven-year-old son, Douglas Roy, of Route 2, Canton.

They were passengers in a car driven by the husband and father when it was hit by a car driven by Mrs. Leo Anzieck of Kansas City, Kan. at the intersection one mile north of the Goessel west corner. Mrs. Klassen and son were pronounced dead upon arrival at Bethel Hospital in Newton. Mr. Klassen suffered a serious chest injury but is expected to recover.

Mrs. Klassen was the former Beatrice Marie Fry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Fry of Hutchinson. Besides her husband and parents, she leaves three brothers and sisters. Douglas was a second grader at the Goessel Grade School.

Double funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at the Goessel Mennonite Church, of which Mrs. Klassen was a member.

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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1971 Dec 2 p. 14

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<center><font size="+1">'''MRS. BETTY KLASSEN'''</font></center>
<center><font size="+1">'''DOUGLAS KLASSEN'''</font></center>

Betty Fry Klassen was born on Sept. 22, 1928 in Hutchinson, Kan., and passed away on Sunday, Oct. 24, as the result of an accident.

She grew up in Hutchinson and attended school there. She graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1947. For ten years she was employed by the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.

Betty was married to Orville Klassen in 1958 in Hutchinson. They had lived on a farm near Goessel since that time.

Their son, Douglas Ray, was born at Newton, Kan. on Dec. 20, 1963. He died on Oct. 24 at the age of seven years as a result of the same accident that claimed the life of his mother. Douglas was in the second grade at Goessel Grade School at the time of his death. He is survived by his father and his grandparents, Mrs. John Klassen of Goessel and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Fry of Hutchinson.

Betty was converted as a young child. She served God faithfully and was active in her church until the time of her death. She was a member of the Goessel Mennonite Church.

She is survived by her widower; parents, Mr. and Mrs C. E. Fry of Hutchinson; thee brothers, LeRoy Fry of Hesston, Kan., Elmer Fry and Gilbert Fry of Oklahoma City, Okla.; thee sisters, Mrs. Ray Wilhite of Hutchinson, Georgia Mae Fry of Kansas City, Kan., and Mrs. Floyd Hess of Iola, Kan.
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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 30 p. 720

Mrs. Orville Klassen and her son ''Douglas Ray Klassen,'' Goessel (Kans.) Church, both died on Oct. 24. Mrs. Klassen was born Sept. 22, 1928 and Douglas was born Dec. 20, 1963.

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Klassen, Beatrice (Betty) Marie Fry (1928-1971)

2026-04-24T15:01:20Z

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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1971 Oct 28 p. 3

Birth date: 1928 Sep 22

text of obituary:

<center><font size="+2">'''Mother, Son Killed In Crash at Goessel'''</font></center>

Goessel, Kan. — A two-car crash near here Sunday evening claimed the lives of Mrs. Orville Klassen, 47, and her seven-year-old son, Douglas Roy, of Route 2, Canton.

They were passengers in a car driven by the husband and father when it was hit by a car driven by Mrs. Leo Anzieck of Kansas City, Kan. at the intersection one mile north of the Goessel west corner. Mrs. Klassen and son were pronounced dead upon arrival at Bethel Hospital in Newton. Mr. Klassen suffered a serious chest injury but is expected to recover.

Mrs. Klassen was the former Beatrice Marie Fry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Fry of Hutchinson. Besides her husband and parents, she leaves three brothers and sisters. Douglas was a second grader at the Goessel Grade School.

Double funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at the Goessel Mennonite Church, of which Mrs. Klassen was a member.

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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1971 Dec 2 p. 14

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<center><font size="+1">'''MRS. BETTY KLASSEN'''</font></center>
<center><font size="+1">'''DOUGLAS KLASSEN'''</font></center>

Betty Fry Klassen was born on Sept. 22, 1928 in Hutchinson, Kan., and passed away on Sunday, Oct. 24, as the result of an accident.

She grew up in Hutchinson and attended school there. She graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1947. For ten years she was employed by the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.

Betty was married to Orville Klassen in 1958 in Hutchinson. They had lived on a farm near Goessel since that time.

Their son, Douglas Ray, was born at Newton, Kan. on Dec. 20, 1963. He died on Oct. 24 at the age of seven years as a result of the same accident that claimed the life of his mother. Douglas was in the second grade at Goessel Grade School at the time of his death. He is survived by his father and his grandparents, Mrs. John Klassen of Goessel and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Fry of Hutchinson.

Betty was converted as a young child. She served God faithfully and was active in her church until the time of her death. She was a member of the Goessel Mennonite Church.

She is survived by her widower; parents, Mr. and Mrs C. E. Fry of Hutchinson; thee brothers, LeRoy Fry of Hesston, Kan., Elmer Fry and Gilbert Fry of Oklahoma City, Okla.; thee sisters, Mrs. Ray Wilhite of Hutchinson, Georgia Mae Fry of Kansas City, Kan., and Mrs. Floyd Hess of Iola, Kan.
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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 30 p. 720

''Mrs. Orville Klassen'' and her son Douglas Ray Klassen, Goessel (Kans.) Church, both died on Oct. 24. Mrs. Klassen was born Sept. 22, 1928 and Douglas was born Dec. 20, 1963.

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Klassen, Douglas Roy (1964-1971)

2026-04-24T14:59:21Z

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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1971 Oct 28 p. 3

Birth date: 1963 Dec 20

text of obituary:

<center><font size="+2">'''Mother, Son Killed In Crash at Goessel'''</font></center>

Goessel, Kan. — A two-car crash near here Sunday evening claimed the lives of Mrs. Orville Klassen, 47, and her seven-year-old son, Douglas Roy, of Route 2, Canton.

They were passengers in a car driven by the husband and father when it was hit by a car driven by Mrs. Leo Anzieck of Kansas City, Kan. at the intersection one mile north of the Goessel west corner. Mrs. Klassen and son were pronounced dead upon arrival at Bethel Hospital in Newton. Mr. Klassen suffered a serious chest injury but is expected to recover.

Mrs. Klassen was the former Beatrice Marie Fry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Fry of Hutchinson. Besides her husband and parents, she leaves three brothers and sisters. Douglas was a second grader at the Goessel Grade School.

Double funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at the Goessel Mennonite Church, of which Mrs. Klassen was a member.

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<center><font size="+1">'''MRS. BETTY KLASSEN'''</font></center>
<center><font size="+1">'''DOUGLAS KLASSEN'''</font></center>

Betty Fry Klassen was born on Sept. 22, 1928 in Hutchinson, Kan., and passed away on Sunday, Oct. 24, as the result of an accident.

She grew up in Hutchinson and attended school there. She graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1947. For ten years she was employed by the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.

Betty was married to Orville Klassen in 1958 in Hutchinson. They had lived on a farm near Goessel since that time.

Their son, Douglas Ray, was born at Newton, Kan. on Dec. 20, 1963. He died on Oct. 24 at the age of seven years as a result of the same accident that claimed the life of his mother. Douglas was in the second grade at Goessel Grade School at the time of his death. He is survived by his father and his grandparents, Mrs. John Klassen of Goessel and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Fry of Hutchinson.

Betty was converted as a young child. She served God faithfully and was active in her church until the time of her death. She was a member of the Goessel Mennonite Church.

She is survived by her widower; parents, Mr. and Mrs C. E. Fry of Hutchinson; thee brothers, LeRoy Fry of Hesston, Kan., Elmer Fry and Gilbert Fry of Oklahoma City, Okla.; thee sisters, Mrs. Ray Wilhite of Hutchinson, Georgia Mae Fry of Kansas City, Kan., and Mrs. Floyd Hess of Iola, Kan.
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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 30 p. 720

Mrs. Orville Klassen and her son ''Douglas Ray Klassen,'' Goessel (Kans.) Church, both died on Oct. 24. Mrs. Klassen was born Sept. 22, 1928 and Douglas was born Dec. 20, 1963.

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Kaufman, Philip H. (1891-1971)

2026-04-24T14:54:39Z

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 30 p. 720

Birth date: 1891 Jun 3

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''Philip H. Kaufman,'' Bethan Church, Kingman, Kans., was born June 3, 1891, and died Oct. 23.

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Harder, Sara B. Derksen (1893-1971)

2026-04-24T14:53:21Z

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 30 p. 720

Birth date: 1893 Nov 13

text of obituary:

''Sara B. Derksen Harder'' (Mrs. David B.) First Church, Mountain Lake, Minn., was born Nov. 13, 1893, and died Nov. 1.

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Greiser, Charles F. (d. 1971)

2026-04-24T14:50:48Z

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 30 p. 720

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''Charles F. Greiser,'' Zion Church, Souderton, Pa., died Oct. 16.

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Ewert, Emma (1884-1971)

2026-04-24T14:49:31Z

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 30 p. 720

Birth date: 1884 Dec 5

text of obituary:

''Emma Ewert'' (Mrs. Henry L.) Friedensberg Church, Avon, S.D., was born Dec. 5, 1884, and died June 2.

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Epp, Helena (1884-1971)

2026-04-24T14:45:39Z

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 30 p. 720

Birth date: 1884 Nov 24

text of obituary:

''Helena Epp,'' Zoar Church, Waldheim, Sask., was born in Russia, Nov. 24, 1884, and died Oct. 18.

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Eitzen, Gordon P. (1938-1971)

2026-04-24T14:44:03Z

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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary:1971 Nov 4 p. 8

Birth date: 1938

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<font size="+1"><strong><center>Former Pax Worker Dies at Mt. Lake</center></strong></font>

Mt. Lake, Minn. -- Funeral services for Gordon Eitzen, 33, father of three young children, were held Oct. 25 at the Bethel Mennonite Church here. He suffered a heart attack on Oct. 22 and died shortly after being admitted to Bethel Hospital.

A native of this community, Mr. Eitzen graduated from the local high school and attended Bethel College (Kansas) for one year. He served in MCC-Pax service in Germany and Greece for two years. Since 1968 he had been employed at Land O'Lakes Creamery.

Survivors include his widow, the former Elizabeth Sawatzky, and children Marc, Lorelei and Lisa, all of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter D. Eitzen, and grandmother, Mrs. P. D. Eitzen, all of Mt. Lake; and three sisters, Mrs. Ellsworth Kroeker of mt. Lake, Mrs. LaVerne Fast of Austin, Minn., and Mrs. Ervin Klippenstein of Fullerton, Calif.
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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 30 p. 720

''Gordon P. Eitzen,'' Bethel Church, Mountain Lake, Minn., was born Nov. 10, 1937, and died Oct. 22.

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Dyck, Helena (1889-1971)

2026-04-24T14:42:41Z

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 30 p. 720

Birth date: 1889 Nov 4

text of obituary:

''Helena Dyck,'' Clearbrook (B.C.) Church, was born in Russia, Nov. 4, 1889, and died Oct. 18.

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Dahlenburg, William (1878-1971)

2026-04-24T14:41:07Z

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 30 p. 720

Birth date: 1878 Jul 10

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''William Dahlenburg,'' Friedensberg Church, Avon, 5.D., was born July 10, 1878, and died June 27.

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Claassen, John P. (1907-1971)

2026-04-24T14:38:32Z

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 30 p. 720

Birth date: 1907 Jun 3

text of obituary:

''John P. Claassen,'' First Church Beatrice, Neb., was born June 3, 1907 and died Oct. 27.

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Boese, Gustav (1901-1971)

2026-04-24T14:37:27Z

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 30 p. 720

Birth date: 1901 Jun 16

text of obituary:

''Gustav Boese,'' Friedensberg Church, Avon, S.D., was born June 16, 1901 and died May 21.

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Boese, Albert (1897-1971)

2026-04-24T14:36:15Z

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 30 p. 720

Birth date: 1897 Feb 22

text of obituary:

''Albert Boese,'' Friedensberg Church, Avon, S.D., was born Feb. 22, 1897 and died June 30.

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Nickel, Arnold (1920-1971)

2026-04-24T14:34:13Z

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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1971 Nov 4 p. 3

Birth date: 1920

text of obituary:

<h3><u>Headed Educational Work</u></h3>

<center><font size="+2">'''Conference Leader Dies'''</font></center>

Newton, Kan. — Arnold Nickel, 51, former Personnel Secretary of the General Conference Mennonite Church and since Sept. 1 executive secretary of the Commission on Education, died unexpectedly at his home in Moundridge early Sunday morning.

Rev. Nickel had not been ill. and made several trips to Wichita Airport on Saturday evening to meet members of the commission coming here for a retreat. He apparently died in his sleep some time after midnight.

[[Image:Nickel_arnold_1971.jpg|150px|right]] Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Eden Mennonite Church near Moundridge, where he formerly served as pastor. Rev. Marvin Zehr, pastor of the West Zion Church of Moundridge, was in charge. Burial was made in the West Zion Cemetery.

A native of Mt. Lake, Minn., Rev. Nickel graduated from the Bible School there, attended Northwestern Bible School in Minneapolis, and was a graduate of Bethel College and Mennonite Biblical Seminary. In recent years he engaged in graduate studies at the San Francisco Theological Seminary, which granted him the Master of Sacred Theology and Doctor of Sacred Theology degrees. He had received the doctor's degree during the past summer.

His pastorates included the Zion Mennonite Church at Donnellson, Iowa, 1947-48; the Bethesda Church at Henderson, Neb., 1948 to 1956; the Bethany Church at Freeman, S. D., 1956-57, during which he also taught at Freeman Junior college; and the Eden Church, 1957 to 1966. He became Personnel Secretary of the General Conference in 1966, and continued in that capacity until beginning his new duties this fall.

Rev. Nickel married Bertha Ewert of Hillsboro in 1947. She survives with their four children, Leo, Elton, Donovan, and Harriet, all of the home; his father, Abraham T. Nickel, and brothers Marvin and Leander, all of Mt. Lake; and one sister, Mrs. Calvin Flickinger of Phoenix, Ariz.
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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 16 p. 690

''Arnold Nickel,'' executive secretary of the Commission on Education, died October 31 at his home in Moundridge, Kans. Born February 1, 1920, in Mountain Lake, Minn., he had graduated from Mountain Lake Bible School, Northwestern Bible School and Seminary in Minneapolis, and Bethel College. He held the Master of Sacred Theology and Doctor of Sacred Theology degrees from San Francisco Seminary in San Anselmo, Calif.

He had been pastor of Zion Church, Donnellson, Iowa; Bethesda Church, Henderson, Neb.; and Eden Church, Moundridge. He also taught at Freeman Junior College, Freeman, S.D. He was personnel secretary for the General Conference from 1966 to 1971. He became executive secretary of COE in September, while retaining responsibility for ministerial placement.

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Esch, Ben (1887-1971)

2026-04-23T16:10:21Z

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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1971 Sep 30 p. 3

Birth date: 1887

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<center><font size="+2">'''Death Claims Retired Illinois Minister'''</font></center>

Metamora, Ill. — Funeral services for Rev. Ben Esch, 84, whose service in the active ministry spanned 54 years, were held Sept. 17 at the Calvary Mennonite Church, Washington.

Rev. Esch died unexpectedly on Sept. 14 at Chetek, Wis. where he and his wife were vacationing. They had just observed their 59th wedding anniversary with family and friends.

A native of this area, Rev. Esch was a graduate of Goshen College and Moody Bible Institute. He was assistant pastor of the Calvary Church from 1911 to 1936 and senior minister from 1936 to 1950. He then served as pastor of the Tiskilwa Mennonite Church for 15 years before retiring and moving to Washington.

Survivors include his widow, Anna; a daughter, Mrs. Geo. Heitz of Harrisonburg, Va.; two sons, Robert of Washington, Ill., and Rear Adm. Arthur Esch of Washington, D. C.; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 9 p. 672

<center><big>'''In memory of Ben Esch'''</big></center>
Rev. Ben Each, retired minister from Washington, Illinois, died September 14 while he and his wife were vacationing in Chelik, Wisconsin. During their vacation they were observing their 59th wedding anniversary. Mr Esch was born near Washington in 1887. He graduated from Goshen College and Moody Bible Institute.
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Mr. Esch was ordained at the East Washington Church in 1911 by Rev Peter Schantz and he became assistant pastor to Rev. Valentine Strubhar of East Washington Church that same year. In 1936 he became senior minister. He resigned in 1950 and for fifteen years served the Tiskilwa Mennonite Church. He was editor of the ''Christian Evangel'' from 1916 to 1919. At various times he held the office of president and secretary of the Central Conference. Several times he was secretary of the Central Conference Mission Board. He served a term on the Bluffton College board, until 1939.

He was married to Anna Schutt of South Bend, Indiana, in 1912. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, two sons, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. In the absence of the pastor who was in Europe at the time, the funeral services were conducted by Gerald Nofsinger, a member of the local church in Washington. ''Ward Shelly''

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Esch, Ben (1887-1971)

2026-04-23T16:09:04Z

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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1971 Sep 30 p. 3

Birth date: 1887

text of obituary:

<center><font size="+2">'''Death Claims Retired Illinois Minister'''</font></center>

Metamora, Ill. — Funeral services for Rev. Ben Esch, 84, whose service in the active ministry spanned 54 years, were held Sept. 17 at the Calvary Mennonite Church, Washington.

Rev. Esch died unexpectedly on Sept. 14 at Chetek, Wis. where he and his wife were vacationing. They had just observed their 59th wedding anniversary with family and friends.

A native of this area, Rev. Esch was a graduate of Goshen College and Moody Bible Institute. He was assistant pastor of the Calvary Church from 1911 to 1936 and senior minister from 1936 to 1950. He then served as pastor of the Tiskilwa Mennonite Church for 15 years before retiring and moving to Washington.

Survivors include his widow, Anna; a daughter, Mrs. Geo. Heitz of Harrisonburg, Va.; two sons, Robert of Washington, Ill., and Rear Adm. Arthur Esch of Washington, D. C.; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 9 p. 672

<center><big>'''In memory of Ben Esch'''</big></center>
Rev. Ben Each, retired minister from Washington, Illinois, died September 14 while he and his wife were vacationing in Chelik, Wisconsin. During their vacation they were observing their 59th wedding anniversary. Mr Esch was born near Washington in 1887. He graduated from Goshen College and Moody Bible Institute.
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Mr. Esch was ordained at the East Washington Church in 1911 by Rev Peter Schantz and he became assistant pastor to Rev. Valentine Strubhar of East Washington Church that same year. In 1936 he became senior minister. He resigned in 1950 and for fifteen years served the Tiskilwa Mennonite Church. He was editor of the ''Christian Evangel'' from 1916 to 1919. At various times he held the office of president and secretary of the Central Conference. Several times he was secretary of the Central Conference Mission Board. He served a term on the Bluffton College board, until 1939.

He was married to Anna Schutt of South Bend, Indiana, in 1912. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, two sons, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. In the absence of the pastor who was in Europe at the time, the funeral services were conducted by Gerald Nofsinger, a member of the local church in Washington. ''Ward Shelly''

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2026-04-23T16:08:51Z

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Esch, Ben (1887-1971)

2026-04-23T16:04:07Z

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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1971 Sep 30 p. 3

Birth date: 1887

text of obituary:

<center><font size="+2">'''Death Claims Retired Illinois Minister'''</font></center>

Metamora, Ill. — Funeral services for Rev. Ben Esch, 84, whose service in the active ministry spanned 54 years, were held Sept. 17 at the Calvary Mennonite Church, Washington.

Rev. Esch died unexpectedly on Sept. 14 at Chetek, Wis. where he and his wife were vacationing. They had just observed their 59th wedding anniversary with family and friends.

A native of this area, Rev. Esch was a graduate of Goshen College and Moody Bible Institute. He was assistant pastor of the Calvary Church from 1911 to 1936 and senior minister from 1936 to 1950. He then served as pastor of the Tiskilwa Mennonite Church for 15 years before retiring and moving to Washington.

Survivors include his widow, Anna; a daughter, Mrs. Geo. Heitz of Harrisonburg, Va.; two sons, Robert of Washington, Ill., and Rear Adm. Arthur Esch of Washington, D. C.; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 9 p. 672

<center><big>'''In memory of Ben Esch'''</big></center>
Rev. Ben Each, retired minister from Washington, Illinois, died September 14 while he and his wife were vacationing in Chelik, Wisconsin. During their vacation they were observing their 59th wedding anniversary. Mr Esch was born near Washington in 1887. He graduated from Goshen College and Moody Bible Institute.

Mr. Esch was ordained at the East Washington Church in 1911 by Rev Peter Schantz and he became assistant pastor to Rev. Valentine Strubhar of East Washington Church that same year. In 1936 he became senior minister. He resigned in 1950 and for fifteen years served the Tiskilwa Mennonite Church. He was editor of the ''Christian Evangel'' from 1916 to 1919. At various times he held the office of president and secretary of the Central Conference. Several times he was secretary of the Central Conference Mission Board. He served a term on the Bluffton College board, until 1939.

He was married to Anna Schutt of South Bend, Indiana, in 1912. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, two sons, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. In the absence of the pastor who was in Europe at the time, the funeral services were conducted by Gerald Nofsinger, a member of the local church in Washington. ''Ward Shelly''

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Esch, Ben (1887-1971)

2026-04-23T16:03:22Z

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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1971 Sep 30 p. 3

Birth date: 1887

text of obituary:

<center><font size="+2">'''Death Claims Retired Illinois Minister'''</font></center>

Metamora, Ill. — Funeral services for Rev. Ben Esch, 84, whose service in the active ministry spanned 54 years, were held Sept. 17 at the Calvary Mennonite Church, Washington.

Rev. Esch died unexpectedly on Sept. 14 at Chetek, Wis. where he and his wife were vacationing. They had just observed their 59th wedding anniversary with family and friends.

A native of this area, Rev. Esch was a graduate of Goshen College and Moody Bible Institute. He was assistant pastor of the Calvary Church from 1911 to 1936 and senior minister from 1936 to 1950. He then served as pastor of the Tiskilwa Mennonite Church for 15 years before retiring and moving to Washington.

Survivors include his widow, Anna; a daughter, Mrs. Geo. Heitz of Harrisonburg, Va.; two sons, Robert of Washington, Ill., and Rear Adm. Arthur Esch of Washington, D. C.; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 9 p. 672

In memory of Ben Esch

Rev. Ben Each, retired minister from Washington, Illinois, died September 14 while he and his wife were vacationing in Chelik, Wisconsin. During their vacation they were observing their 59th wedding anniversary. Mr Esch was born near Washington in 1887. He graduated from Goshen College and Moody Bible Institute.

Mr. Esch was ordained at the East Washington Church in 1911 by Rev Peter Schantz and he became assistant pastor to Rev. Valentine Strubhar of East Washington Church that same year. In 1936 he became senior minister. He resigned in 1950 and for fifteen years served the Tiskilwa Mennonite Church. He was editor of the ''Christian Evangel'' from 1916 to 1919. At various times he held the office of president and secretary of the Central Conference. Several times he was secretary of the Central Conference Mission Board. He served a term on the Bluffton College board, until 1939.

He was married to Anna Schutt of South Bend, Indiana, in 1912. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, two sons, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. In the absence of the pastor who was in Europe at the time, the funeral services were conducted by Gerald Nofsinger, a member of the local church in Washington. ''Ward Shelly''

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Unruh, Lena Wedel (1896-1971)

2026-04-23T15:56:03Z

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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1971 Oct 21 p. 8

Birth date: 1896

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• Word was received here that Mrs. Clarence T. Unruh, 75, of Pawnee Rock died Sunday in a Larned hospital. Funeral services were to be held Wednesday afternoon at the Bergthal Mennonite Church, Pawnee Rock. Mrs. Unruh was the former Lena Wedel. Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Donald Shelton of Larned, and five grandchildren. She was a sister of Ben Wedel, Mrs. H. S. Goertzen, Mrs. J. F. Banman and Elizaberh Wedel, all of Newton.
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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 9 p. 672

''Lena Unruh'' (Mrs. Clarence), Bergthal Church, Pawnee Rock, Kan., was born Nov 21, 1895, and died Oct. 17.

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Toevs, Janet Rae (1950-1971)

2026-04-23T15:52:06Z

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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1971 Oct 7 p. 3

Birth date: 1950

text of obituary:

<center><font size="+2">'''Three Young People Die In Accidents Near Goshen'''</font></center>

Goshen, Ind. — Three young people were fatally injured in two separate traffic accidents near here Friday evening, Oct. 1, and early Saturday. Five other youths were injured, none seriously.

A two-car crash south of Goshen on Friday evening claimed the lives of Janet R. Toevs, 21, of Whitewater, Kan. and JoAnna Mae Steckley, 20, of Harrisonburg, Va. Miss Toevs died at the scene and Miss Steckley died in the hospital on Sunday.

An accident on US-33 northwest of here at 12:09 a.m. Saturday claimed the life of Michael W. Yoder, 17-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Yoder of Elkhart.

The two young women had attended a wedding rehearsal at a church near Goshen the evening of the fatal accident. Miss Toevs was to sing a solo at the Saturday wedding, and Miss Steckley was to be a bridesmaid. They had just left the church in Miss Toevs' small foreign car when it was hit broadside at Kerchers Corners.

Miss Toevs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Toevs of Route 1, Whitewater, and a graduate of Hesston College, had recently completed a term of voluntary service in Chicago. She was employed in the library on the Chicago campus of the University of Illinois and assisted in inner city work. She had moved to the Reba Place Fellowship in Evanston and was continuing her work in Chicago.

In the other accident, five students at Concord High School were en route home in a Volkswagen van with Michael Yoder as driver when the vehicle was struck from behind by a car driven by a Mishawaka youth. The van overturned and all were thrown out. Michael died en route to the hospital.

His passengers, all of whom were released after treatment at the hospital, were Timothy L. Classen 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Classen; Frieda and Anita Beth Klassen, daughters of Dr. Otto Klassen; and Gayle Herrli, 16, daughter of Glen E. Herrli. All are of the Elkhart area.

Michael was a senior at Concord, here he was an athlete and member of the National Honor Society. His funeral was held Monday forenoon at the College Mennonite Church, with Rev. John Mosemann and Rev. J. Robert Detweiler officiating.

<center>*            *            *</center>

Funeral services for Janet Toevs were held Tuesday morning at the Emmaus Mennonite Church near Whitewater, with Rev. L. R. Amstutz in charge. Lowell Byler of the Hesston College faculty sang at the service. The Toevs' son, Paul, was killed in a motor bike accident four years ago. Another son, James, of the home survives, along with the parents.
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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 9 p. 672

''Janet Rae Toevs,'' Emmaus Church, Whitewater, Kan., was born Sept. 13, 1950, and died Oct. 5. She is the daughter of Herman and Bertha Toevs.

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Miller, Lois Schertz (1895-1971)

2026-04-23T15:49:53Z

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 9 p. 672

Birth date: 1895 Feb 8

text of obituary:

''Lois Schertz Miller'' (Mrs. John H.) First Church, Normal, Ill., was born Feb. 8, 1895, and died Oct. 5.

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Loefler, Jacob Albert (1895-1971)

2026-04-23T15:48:22Z

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 9 p. 672

Birth date: 1895 Jan 17

text of obituary:

''Jacob Albert Loefler,'' Bethel Church, Inman, Kan., was born Jan. 17, 1895, and died Oct. 3.

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Krigor, Tressie (1895-1971)

2026-04-23T15:46:34Z

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 9 p. 672

Birth date: 1895 Jan 17

text of obituary:

''Tressie Krigor,'' Quakertown, Pa., was born July 19, 1895, and died Oct. 16.

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Klassen, Gerhard Johann (1888-1971)

2026-04-23T15:45:06Z

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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1971 Sep 16 p. 8

Birth date: 1888

text of obituary:

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— Funeral services for Gerhard Joh. Klassen, 83, of Hillsboro were held Friday morning, Sept. 10, at the Hillsboro, M. B. Church, with Rev. Marvin Hein officiating. Mr. Klassen died Sept. 7 at Salem Hospital there. He was a native of South Russia where he served as a teacher and minister before coming to the United States in 1926. From 1926 to 1935 he engaged in a spiritual ministry and custodial work at the Bethesda Hospital and Home in Goessel, and later operated a store at Elbing. Among the survivors are his widow, Sarah; three sons, George of Buhler, Pete of Whitewater, and Bennie of Elbing, three daughters, Mrs. Arthur B. Wall of Newton, Mrs. Glenn Plank and Mrs. Ned Plank, both of Wichita; and 18 grandchildren.
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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 9 p. 672

''Gerhard J. Klassen,'' Zion Church, Elbing, Kan., was born March 25, 1888, in south Russia and died Sept. 7.

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Graber, Peter P. (1895-1971)

2026-04-23T15:43:32Z

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 9 p. 672

Birth date: 1895 Jul 6

text of obituary:

''Peter P. Graber,'' Eicher Church, Wayland, Iowa, was born July 6, 1895, and died Oct. 8.

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Fast, Isaac B. (1884-1971)

2026-04-23T15:42:13Z

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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1971 Oct 21 p. 8

Birth date: 1884 Feb 16

text of obituary:

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• Isaac B. Fast, 87, died unexpectedly last Saturday at the home near Goessel. He was a retired farmer and lifetime resident of that community. He was formerly a deacon of the Goessel Mennonite Church, and served on the school board and the board of the Bethesda Hospital and Home Society. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Goessel Church, with Rev. Henry Goossen officiating. Mr. Fast leaves his widow, the former Aganetha Unruh; one son, Menno, of Lincoln, Neb.; two daughters, Mrs. Milton Schmidt of rural Walton, and Mrs. Homer Waltner of Freeman, S. D.; a sister, Mrs. P. S. Voth of Goessel; and six grandchildren.

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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1971 Dec 16 p. 11

text of obituary:

<center><h3>ISAAC B. FAST</h3></center>

Isaac B. Fast, son of Isaac and Susanna Wedel Fast, was born on Feb. 16, 1884, near Goessel, Kan. He received his education in the Gordon School and Bethel College Academy from which he graduated in 1909. After attending the Marion County Teachers Institute, he received his teaching certificate. He taught in the following grade schools: Berlin, Good Hope, Steinbach, Emmenthal, and Gordon, a total of seven years.

He was baptized on May 31, 1903, by Rev. Peter Balzer and became a member of the Alexanderwohl Church. On June 10, 1920, when the Goessel Mennonite Church was founded, he became one of its charter members.

On June 17, 1915, he was united in marriage to Aganetha Unruh.

In June, 1924, he was ordained as a deacon in the Goessel Mennonite Church. The work of the church was always very dear to him. His interest in missions, education, and relief were evidenced by his prayerful and material support. During his younger years he gladly served as Sunday school teacher, instructor of the catechism class, Sunday school superintendent, and for over 30 years as a director of the Bethesda Hospital and Home.

When the Goessel Church decided to sponsor a refugee family from Europe, he immediately gave his full support to this effort, and one of the highlights of his life was to have a part in assisting the Johann Horn family in establishing a new home in this country.

In January 1971 he suffered from a light stroke and a severe gallstone attack and for a time he was bedfast and the frailties of old age were very much in evidence. Visits with friends and relatives and the pastor gave him much joy and comfort. He found peace in prayer and Bible verses such as John 16:33, "Be of good cheer. I have overcome the world."

In the more recent months there seemed to be a renewing of physical strength and vitality, but on the morning of Oct. 16 the Lord suddenly called him from this life at the age of 87 years and eight months.

He was preceded in death by a brother Peter. Those who remain to cherish his memory besides his wife are Menno and wife Naomi of Lincoln, Neb.; Selma and husband Milton Schmidt of Walton; Martha and husband Homer Waltner of Freeman, S. D.; one sister, Mrs. Anna Voth; four sisters-in-law: Mrs. Lena Fast, Mrs. Susie Unruh, Mrs. Katie Schmidt, and Miss Mary Unruh; and six grandchildren.

As children we are grateful to have had a father who pointed us to a life rich toward God and our fellowmen. His companionship meant much to us and we look forward to meeting him where there is no shadow of parting and we shall be forever with the Lord.The Family.
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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 9 p. 672

''Isaac B. Fast,'' Goessel (Kan.) Church, was born Feb. 16, 1884, and died Oct. 16.

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Ewert, Henry (1900-1971)

2026-04-23T15:40:46Z

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 9 p. 672

Birth date: 1900 Jul 14

text of obituary:

''Henry Ewert,'' United Church, Atwater, Calif., was born July 14, 1900, and died Sept. 24.

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Dyck, Delia Unrau (1934-1971)

2026-04-23T15:39:22Z

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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1971 Oct 7 p. 5

Birth date: 1934

text of obituary:

<center><h3>Wife of Elkhart Minister Dies After Extended Illness</h3></center>

Family members in Newton received word that Mrs. Delia Dyck, 37, wife of Rev. Gordon Dyck of Elkhart, Ind., died Tuesday after extended illness. She had undergone surgery about four months ago.

Mrs. Dyck was the former Unrau, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Unrau of Newton. Besides her husband, she leaves two children, Teresa, 8, and Jeffrey, 17 months. Rev. Dyck is on the staff of the Oaklawn Psychiatric Center.

Mr. and Mrs. Unrau and their daughter, Mrs. Art A. Schmidt of rural Walton, plan to attend the funeral, which will be held Friday forenoon at the Chapel of the Sermon on the Mount, Elkhart, with Rev. David Habegger of the Hively Avenue Mennonite Church officiating. Also surviving is another sister, Mrs. Elmer Suderman of St. Peter, Minn.
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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 9 p. 672

''Delia Dyck,'' Hively Avenue Church, Elkhart, Ind., was born Oct. 11, 1933, and died Oct. 5.

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Baumgartner, Jennie E. (1882-1971)

2026-04-23T15:37:52Z

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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1971 Oct 28 p. 8

Birth date: 1882 arch 12, Missouri<br />
Date of Death: 1971 October 18, Kansas

text of obituary:

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● Miss Jennie E. Baumgartner, 89, died Oct. 18 at the Bethel Home for Aged, where she had resided since 1960. She was a retired school teacher and a former resident of Halstead. Born in Morgan County, Missouri, she came to Halstead with her parents in 1886. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church of Halstead, where the funeral was conducted on Oct. 21. Dr. D. C. Wedel and Rev. Robert Suderman, the pastor, officiated. Miss Baumgartner leaves a sister, Mrs. Rachel Barnjum of El Cajon, Calif.
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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 9 p. 672

''Jennie K. Baumgartner,'' First Church, Halstead., Kan., was born March 12, 1882, and died Oct. 18.
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'''MLA Personal Photos Collection'''

'''Biographical note:''' <br />
Excelsior, Missouri<br />
Daughter of Abraham and Barbara (Gerber) Baumgatner<br >
Single<br />
Teacher -- Halstead, Kansas

'''Bethel alumni note:''' <br />
Bethel student 1899-19901

'''Photo holdings:''' <br />
Individual -- 1899<br >
Individual -- c. 1900 Newton, Kansas<br />
See Walter Carl Baumgartner for photo with twin brother

'''Sources:''' <br />
Alumni card<br />
Obits<br />
Bd Ms 3 (Halstead) p. 134-135<br />
Grandma Online profile 815358: Note that Halstead Kirchenbuch lists her name as "Jane."<br />
Find A Grave 35033409: Name on record (but not tombstone) is "Jane Emilie 'Jennie' Barmgartner." Name on tombstone is "Jennie E. Baumgartner."

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Rempel, Leonhard B. (1905-1971)

2026-04-23T15:35:44Z

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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1971 Oct 14 p. 8

Birth date: 1905 Feb 19

text of obituary:

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● Leonhard B. Rempel, 66, of Newton died unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 4, after suffering a heart attack. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the Halstead Hospital. A native of the Hillsboro community, he farmed there for some years, moving to Newton 17 years ago. He was last employed in the permit division of the State Highway Department. He was a member of the Bethel College Church, where the funeral was conducted Friday afternoon with Rev. Esko Loewen and Rev. John Esau in charge. Surviving him are Mrs. Rempel, the former Irene Bartel; two daughters, Mrs. Max Froese of Iola, Okla. and Dilores Faye Rempel of Berlin, Germany; three sisters, Mrs. Alvin Penner of Hillsboro, Mrs. Ben Ewert of Marion and Mrs. Ed P. Ewert of Newton; and three grandchildren.

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''Hillsboro Star-Journal'' obituary: 1971 Oct 7

text of obituary:

Leonard Rempel, 66, 1408 W. 8th, Newton, died Monday at Halstead Hospital.

Mr. Rempel, a native and longtime resident of Hillsboro, was born February 19, 1905 to Mr. and Mrs. Johann Rempel.

On October 21, 1932 he married Irene Bartel. They farmed in the Hillsboro community before moving to Newton 17 years ago and he als was a former owner-operator of the Hillsboro Dari-Ette. He was a retired employee of the permit division of the highway department.

Survivors include his widow Irene: two daughters, Mrs. Max (Sylvia Jane) Froese, Inola, Okla., and Dilores Faye of Berlin, Germany; three sisters., Mrs. Alvin Penner, Hillsboro; Mrs. Ben Ewert, Marion; Mrs. Ed P. Ewert, Newton; and three grandchildren. A son, daughter, two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.

The funeral will be Friday at 2 p. m. in the Bethel College Mennonite Church, Newton, of which he was a member, with Rev. Esko Loewen officiating.

Friends may call at the Draper-Cannon Funeral Home in Newton on Thursday.

Memorials are being established with the church and the Heart Fund.

Interment will be in the Haven of Rest Cemetery, Hillsboro.

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 2 p. 655

text of obituary:

''Leonhard B. Rempel,'' Bethel College Church, North Newton, Kan., was born Feb. 19, 1905, and died Oct. 4

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Reeser, Debolt (1887-1971)

2026-04-23T15:34:57Z

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 2 p. 655

Birth date: 1887 Apr 28

text of obituary:

''Debolt Reeser,'' Calvary Church, Washington, Ill., was born April 28, 1887, and died Oct. 8.

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Lape, Dora M. (1882-1971)

2026-04-23T15:33:12Z

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 2 p. 655

Birth date: 1882 Dec 31

text of obituary:

''Dora M. Lape,'' First Church, Bluffton, Ohio, was born Dec. 31, 1882, and died Oct. 5.

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Horsch, Rudolf (1889-1971)

2026-04-23T12:29:07Z

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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1971 Dec 2 p. 14

Birth date: 1889 Jun 19

text of obituary:

<center><h3>RUDOLF HORSCH SR.</h3> </center>

Rudolf Horsch was born on June 19, 1889 to Heinrich and Lisette Funk Horsch in Hemmersheim, Bavaria (Bayern), Germany. Here he received his elementary and secondary training. His mother died when he was but 11 years old and his father died six years later. Uncle Heinrich Landes accepted him into his family until he came to the United States in 1911 at the age of 22. He came to Aberdeen, Idaho because two of his sisters were already living here.

Before coming to the U.S. he had been engaged to Lisel Rullman. She joined him the following year and were married March 9, 1912 in the Emmanuel Mennonite Church, also known as the Homestead Church, by Christian Hege.

He was baptized upon confession of faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior in 1904 by Rev. Christian Husinger. Herre in the U.S. they attended the Emmanuel Mennonite Church and in February of 1930 joined the First Mennonite Church of Aberdeen. Mr. Horsch was an active Christian regular in church attendance and served as a Sunday school teacher for many years and as deacon for eight years. His faithful witness was reflected in his simple, honest, consistent life.

Farming was the means of earning a livelihood which they sought on homestead land. Economically this proved to be unsuccessful. They then purchased land southeast of Aberdeen that could be irrigated. Here they lived until their retirement in 1950 when they moved to Aberdeen.

He enjoyed good health until recently. He was admitted to the Power County Hospital Sept. 23 and went to be with the Lord Oct. 8, 1971, having reached the age of 82 years.

Those remaining to cherish the memory of his life are his wife; their five children and families, Walter and wife, Agnes of American Falls, Idaho, Rudolph and wife Caroline of Rt. 1, Aberdeen, Elizabeth Merrill of Minneapolis, Minn., Paula and husband Carl Cleveland of Boise, Idaho, Albert and wife Shirley of Rt. 1, Aberdeen; 18 grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Henry of Reedley, Calif. and Gotthilf of Bavaria Germany; four sisters, Paul Schmutz of Bavaria, Germany, Barbara Lichti of Reedley Calif., Elsie Lesky of Alhambra, Calif., and Frieda Froese of Spokane, Wash. and other relatives and friends. Two sisters and a brother preceded him in death.
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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 2 p. 655

Rudolph [''sic''] Horsch, First Church, Aberdeen, Idaho, was born June 19, 1889, and died Oct. 8.

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Gilliom, Henry (1907-1971)

2026-04-23T12:27:10Z

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 2 p. 655

Birth date: 1907 Sep 3

text of obituary:

''Henry Gilliom,'' First Church, Berne, Ind., was born Sept. 3, 1907, and died Oct. 12.

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Dec 14 p. 754

Birth date: 1907

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Franz, John Martin (1884-1971)

2026-04-23T12:25:09Z

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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1971 Oct 21 p. 10

Birth date: 1884 Oct 5

text of obituary:

<center><font size="+2">'''Death Claims Retired Minister in Oregon'''</font></center>

Salem, Ore. — Funeral services were held at Grace Mennonite Church here Oct. 2 for Rev. John M. Franz, 86, long-time minister and evangelist of the General conference Mennonite Church. He died Sept. 29 at a Salem hospital. Rev. Ted Fast and Rev. Allen R. Tschiegg officiated at the services.

A native of Mt. Lake, Minn., Rev. Franz graduated from the Mt. Lake Bible Academy and from Moody Bible Institute in 1912. He was ordained as an evangelist in 1914 and as elder in 1917. He served pastorates at Iberia, Mo., in Canada, Montana, and Washington, coming to Oregon in 1923.

Here he served the Grace Church for a time, and then was pastor of the Pratum Mennonite Church near Salem for 15 years. Since 1939 he has been pastor at Albany, at Grace Church, and served in various interim pastorates. He was minister at large of the Pacific District Conference for two years.

Rev. Franz retired from the full-time ministry in 1950.

Survivors include four sons, Rufus of Eugene, Ewald and Dr. Landy Franz, both of Salem, and Arthur of Lincoln City; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; four brothers and two sisters.

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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1971 Nov 18 p. 11

text of obituary:

<center><h3>REV. JOHN M. FRANZ</h3></center>

John Martin Franz was born near Mountain lake, Minn. on Oct. 5, 1884. After completing his elementary education in the district school, he attended the Mountain Lake Bible Academy from which he graduated in 1904 as a member of the first graduating class.

For a short period of time during 1908 he attended Wallace College in Berea, Ohio. He taught elementary school for four years near Mountain Lake. Following this, he completed a program of religious education for the Christina ministry at the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, from which he graduated in 1912.

He continued to be a student of the Bible all his life. In June of this year he was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity by the Evangelical Bible School and Seminary of Chicago in a special ceremony at the Immanuel Mennonite Church, Pratum, Oregon.

Our father gave his heart to the Lord Jesus Christ and received Christian baptism from Elder H. H. Regier on July 8, 1906. He united with the Bethel Mennonite Church at Mountain Lake. In 1914 he was ordained as an evangelist by Elder David Toews at Rosthern, Sask. In 1917 he was ordained an elder by Elder Henry H. Regier at the Bethlehem Mennonite Church, Bloomfield, Mont.

For more than 50 years he was engaged in pastoral work. He served ten different churches beginning in Iberia, Mo., then Canada, Montana, Washington and Oregon. His longest pastoral stay was at the Immanuel Mennonite Church of Pratum, where he served 15 years. For two years he was the minister-at-large of the Pacific District Conference. The Lord used him in conducting evangelistic meetings in many churches throughout the span of his ministry.

On Oct. 11, 1908, he was married to Regina Hamm, who preceded him in death Feb. 7, 1968, after over 59 years of married life. Born to them were four sons, all living in Oregon. They are Rufus of Eugene, Edward and Landy, both of Salem, and Arthur of Lincoln City. He is survived by them and their families, namely 12 grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. Four brothers and two sisters also mourn his departure. They are Jacob, Peter and Samuel of Mountain Lake and Ferdinand of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Elizabeth Linshied of San Diego, Calif. and Mrs. Frieda Royer of Arcadia, Calif. Our home and family has always been blessed by the experience of much love and affection to each member.

About the middle of July this year his health began to fail quite markedly. During his stay in the hospital and convalescent home he continued to exhibit great patience, gratefulness, and an unfailing trust in his Lord that He would "never fail him or forsake him." At his passing on Wednesday morning, Sept. 29, 1971, he attained the age of 87 years less six days.

The fellowship and communion with his Lord through prayer was characteristic of him throughout his lifetime. his favorite Bible verse was Matt. 6:33: "Seek ye first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you." In his own words he wrote, "I chose the ministry after my conversion to devote my life where it would count the most for the Lord Jesus Christ." It is our prayer that God will continue to multiply his ministry. — The Franz Family.
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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Nov 2 p. 655

''John M. Franz,'' Grace Church, Dallas, Ore., was born Oct. 5, 1884, and died Sept. 29.

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Suderman, Anna M. Regier (1873-1971)

2026-04-23T12:22:04Z

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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1971 Oct 7 p. 8 <br>

Birth date: 1873 Mar 13

text of obituary:

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— Mrs. Anna Suderman, 98, a resident of Newton for 91 years, died Sept. 29 at the home on East Second Street. She had ben a member of the First Mennonite Church since 1890, and funeral services were held at the church on Friday afternoon, with Dr. Albert H. Epp officiating. Mrs. Suderman, the former Anna Regier, was born in Marienburg, Germany, and came here with her parents at the age of seven. Her marriage to Jacob Suderman took place in 1903, and he died in 1908. Survivors include four daughters, Anna of the home, Mrs. G. F. Busenitz, Louise, and Mrs. P. C. Andres, all of Newton; two sons, Herman H. and Alfred C. of rural Newton; a sister, Miss Johanna Regier of the home in Newton; one brother, Dr. H. L. Regier of Kansas City, Kan.; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1971 Nov 11 p. 11

text of obituary:

<center><h3>MRS. ANNA SUDERMAN</h3></center>

God permitted death to terminate the life of our mother, Mrs. Anna Suderman, early Wednesday morning, Sept. 29, 1971 at the age of 98 years.

She was born March 13, 1873 near Marienburg, Germany to Jacob H. and Marie Regier (nee Claassen). Mother came to this country with her parents at the age of seven and moved to a farm east of Newton, Kan.

She married Jacob Suderman in 1903, and he preceded her in death in 1908, along with two sons, Jake in 1924 and Paul in 1937. She was baptized by Elder Jacob Toews on May 25, 1890, and remained a faithful member at First Mennonite.

Surviving are the following: daughter, Anna; her sister, Johanna Regier, of the home; Mrs. G. F. (Marie) Busenitz; Louise Suderman; Mrs. P. C. (Minnie) Andres; Herman H. and Edna Suderman; Alfred and Matilda Suderman; Rev. and Mrs. Walter Dyck of Danvers, Ill.; one brother, Dr. H. L. Regier of Kansas City, Kan. Her many grandchildren were great delight to her.

We will remember mother’s great love and faith and patient longing for that fuller life with her Lord and Saviour. — The Family.

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Oct 25 p. 639

text of obituary:

''Anna M. Regier Suderman'' (Mrs. Jacob H.), First Church, Newton, Kan., was born in Marienburg, Germany, March 13, 1873, and died Sept. 29.

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Rose, Ruth (1898-1971)

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Oct 19 p. 624

Birth date: 1898 Apr 20

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''Ruth Rose'', First Church, Halstead, Kan., was born April 20, 1898, and died Sept. 28.
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''Halstead Independent'' obituary: 1971 Sep 30 p. 4

Text of obituary:

'''RUTH ROSE'''

Ruth Rose, 73, died Monday evening at the Halstead Hospital after a short illness.

She was born April 20, 1898 and moved to Halstead in 1924 from Hutchinson.

She retired in July as medical librarian at the Hertzler Research Foundation and was private secretary to the late Dr. A. E. Hertzler.

She was a member of the Halstead First Mennonite Church.

There are no immediate survivors.

Funeral services were Thursday morning at the First Mennonite Church with Rev. D. C. Wedel and Rev. Robert Suderman officiating. Mrs. Esko Loewen was organist.

Casket bearers were Howard Ewy, Arlen Fast, Jay Ruth, Walter Lehman, Galen Dreese, and Ralph Kroeker.

Burial was in the Halstead cemetery.

Two memorials have been established — one for the organ fund at the church and one at the Kansas Health Museum.

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Peters, Gerhard (1887-1971)

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Peters, Elisabeth Penner (Mrs. Gerhard) (1887-1971)

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Oct 19 p. 624

Birth date: 1887 Aug 8

text of obituary:

''Mrs. Gerhard Peters,'' Bethel Church, Mountain Lake, Minn., was born Aug. 8, 1887, and died Aug. 27.

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Peters, Elisabeth Penner (Mrs. Gerhard) (1887-1971)

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Lindstrom, Carl (1889-1971)

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 19 Oct 1971 p. 624

Birth date: 1889 Dec 14

text of obituary:

''Carl Lindstrom,'' Bethel Church, Mountain Lake, Minn., was born Dec. 14, 1889, and died Aug. 20.

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Jost, Edward G. (1896-1971)

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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1971 Sep 30 p. 8

Birth date: 1896

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— Word was received here that Edward G. Jost, 75, retired carpenter of Hillsboro, died at Salem Hospital on Saturday. He was married to Helen Toevs of Newton in 1922, and she survives. Funeral services were to be held Wednesday afternoon at the First Mennonite Church, with Rev. Roland Goering in charge.
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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Oct 19 p. 624

''Edward G. Jost,'' First Church, Hillsboro, Kan., was born Feb. 16, 1896, and died Sept. 25.

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Hieser, Pearl O. (1889-1971)

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Oct 19 p. 624

Birth date: 1889 Mar 1

text of obituary:

''Pearl O. Hieser,'' Bethel Church, Pekin, Ill., was born March 1, 1889, and died Sept. 24.

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Gratz, Caddie (1900-1971)

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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Oct 19 p. 624

Birth date: 1900 Mar 7

text of obituary:

''Caddie Gratz,'' (Mrs. Chris), Ebenezer Church, Bluffton, Ohio, was born March 7, 1900, and died Sept. 24.

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Goering, Hilda Schwartz (1905-1971)

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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1971 Nov 18 p. 11

Birth date: 1905 Jul 13

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<center><h3>MRS. HILDA GOERING</h3></center>

Mrs. Hilda (Schwartz) Goering, daughter of Jacob and Fanny (Albrecht) Schwartz, was born July 13, 1905 at Pretty Prairie, Kan. She departed this life on Oct. 1, 1971 at the age of 66 years, two months and 17 days, following open heart surgery at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City.

She grew to young womanhood in the Pretty Prairie community where she attended grade school. She attended an academy in Hillsboro, Kan. for two terms.

She was baptized upon confession of faith in her Redeemer Jesus Christ on June 5, 1921 by Rev. J. B. Epp and became a member of the Pretty Prairie Mennonite Church.

She was married to Edwin J. Goering on April 22, 1928. The first 14 years of their married life were spent on a farm near Elyria, Kan. after which they moved to their present home near Pretty Prairie. They were permitted to share life's joys and sorrows for 42 and one-half years.

She leaves to mourn her departure her husband; one son, Curtis Eugene of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Fred (Virleen) Unruh of Regina, Sask. and Marlow (Janice) Unruh of Hesston, Kan.; six grandchildren; six brothers, Ed, Rudy, Pete, Henry, Herb and Art Schwartz; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Graber and Emma Schwartz, all of Pretty Prairie, and a host of relatives and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, a brother and her eldest daughter, Betty.

She was a devoted wife and affectionate mother, always serving the Lord in a quiet way. With her gentle smile she showed us love in many ways and was always there with helping hands. Not only do we have the memories, but the great love she created. Now she is home with the Lord in his everlasting care.
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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Oct 19 p. 624

''Mrs. Edwin J. Goering,'' First Church, Pretty Prairie, Kan., was born July 13, 1905, and died Oct. 1.

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