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Androes, Johann J. (1862-1943)
Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1943 Feb 23 p. 13
Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1943 Mar 2 p. 12
Birth date: 1862 Nov 18
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[Note: Very similar obituaries were published in the February 23rd and March 2nd 1943 issues. The following transcription is for the February 23 issue but with changes from the March 2nd issue shown in square brackets.]
Johann J. Androes, Sohn von Johann Androes und Helena Androes, geb. Harder, wurde geboren in Lichtenau, Südrußland am 18. November 1862. Hier verlebte er seine Jugendzeit und besuchte die Schule [daselbst is added in 2 März version]. 1887 wurde er auf das Bekenntnis seines Glaubens getauft von dem Aeltesten Wilhelm Voth von Nicolaifeld, Sagradovka, wohin die Femilie [sic Familie] mittlerweile gezogen. Hier trat er auch am 18. Februar, 1890 mit der Jungfrau Helena Loewen in den Ehestand. Da seine Eltern mit der ganzen Familie nach Amerika ausgewandert waren, folgten unsere Eltern auch in 1893, und ließen sich nahe Inman, Kansas nieder. 1902 zogen sie auf eine Farm nahe bei Goessel, und in 1913 nach Nowata, Oklahoma. Von 1916 bis 1928 wohnten sie bei Wisner und Henderson, Nebr., und kamen im Jahre 1928 nach Newton, um nahe bei ihren Töchtern zu weilen. Mutter starb in 1935. Seit jener Zeit war der Vater sehr einsam, und fing auch an leidend zu werden. Am 22. Januar erkrankte er schwer und wurde nach dem Bethel Diakonissen Hospital gebracht, woselbst er schon am folgenden Morgen starb. Sein Alter hat er gebracht auf 80 J. 2 M. und 5 Tage. Wiederholt hat er sein Verlangen abzuscheiden und bei Christo zu sein ausgesprochen, und ganz kürzlich auch noch zu seinem Bruder gesagt, daß er glaube, der Herr werde ihn bald heim rufen. Er hinterläßt zwei Töchter und vier Söhne: Schwester Lena Androes vom Bethel Diakonissen Heim und Anna Androes, beide von Newton; John L. von Waterloo, Iowa; Henry L. von Emmett, Idaho; Jacob E. von Buhler; und Herman P. von Wichita, Kansas; sowie auch vier Schwiegerter [Schwiegertöchter in 2 März version] und achtzehn [18 in 2 März version] Großkinder. Seine Brüder und Schwestern sind: Isaac und Jakob Androes, Mrs. Peter Buller und Agnetha Androes, alle von Newton; Herman, von Mountain Lake, Minnesota, und Mrs. Jacob Fehdrau von Inman, Kansas. Dem Beispiele seines Vaters und Großvaters folgend hatte der Heimgerufene einiges aus der Geschichte der Familie aufgezeichnet. Dem Datum der Hochzeit und dem Namen seiner Gattin folgen die Worte: “Gott gebe uns ein friedliches Leben und einen freudigen Tag der Auferstehung im Jenseits.” Gott der Herr hat ihm ein friedliches Leben und einen friedlichen Heimgang beschert. Möge der große Tag der Auferstehung die ganz Familie wieder vereint finden vor dem Throne Gottes! Die Begräbnisfeier wurde von dem Aeltesten J. E. Entz geleitet, und fand am 26. Januar im Schwesternheim und in der Kirche der Ersten Mennoniten Gemeinde [in Newton is added in 2 März version] statt.
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1943 Jan 28 p. 5
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— John J. Androes, a pioneer farmer in this community who spent his old age in retirement at his home at 616 East Fourth street, died Saturday morning at the Bethel Deaconess Hospital. He had been taken to the hospital on Friday. Born in Russia Nov. 18, 1862, he was 80 year sold last November. He had lived in retirement here since 1928. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Bethel Deaconess Home and at the First Mennonite church, with Rev. J. E. Entz in charge. Among the close relatives surviving are six children, three brothers and three sisters. The children are: Sister Lena Androes, Bethel Deaconess Home; John Androes, Waterloo, Ia.; Henry L. Androes Emmett, Ida., J. E. Androes, Buhler; Miss Anna Androes, Newton, and Herman Androes of Wichita. The brothers and sisters are, Isaac Androes, Jacob Androes, Mrs. Peter Buller and Miss Agnes Androes, Mountain Lake, Minn.; and Mrs. Jacob Fehdrau, Inman. Burial took place in Greenwood cemetery under the direction of Moody"s Funeral Home.
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1943 Feb 18 p. 4
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John J. Androes, the son of John Androes and Helena Harder, was born in Lichtenau, South Russia, on November 18, 1862. Here he spent his early youth and attended the village school. In 1887, he was baptised upon confession of his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ by Elder Wm. Voth of Nicolaifeld, Sagradowka, where the family had moved in the meantime. He found his life companion and was married to Helena Lowen on February 18, 1890.
Since his parents with the entire family emigrated to America, our father and mother followed their example in 1898 and found a home near Inman, Kansas. In 1902 they moved to a farm near Goessel, and in 1913 they went to Novata, Oklahoma. From 1916 to 1928 they lived in Wisner and Henderson, Nebraska, and in 1928 they came to newton, Kansas to be near their daughters.
Mother passed away in 1935 and since that time father has been very lonesome and in failing health. On Friday, January 22, he became very ill and was taken to the Bethel Deaconess Hospital at 6 P. M. He died at 4:10 the following morning at the age of eighty years, two months and five days. Father has repeatedly expressed the desire to depart and be with the Lord and just recently told his brother that he expected the summons soon.
He is survived by two daughters and four sons; Sister Lena Androes of the Bethel Deaconess Home and Anna Androes, both of Newton; John L. of Waterloo, Iowa; Henry L. of Emmett, Idaho; Jacob E. of Buhler; and Herman P. of Wichita, Kansas; also four daughters-in-law and eighteen grandchildren. His brothers and sisters are: Isaac and Jacob Androes, Mrs. Peter Buller and Miss Aganetha Androes, all of Newton; Herman of Mountain Lake, Minn., and Mrs. Jacob Fehdrau of Inman, Kansas.
Following the example of his father and grandfather, father had written a short family history recording the date of his marraige [sic], the name of his wife, and the following words: "God grant to us a peaceful life and a joyous resurrection in the hereafter." God has given him a peaceful life and death; and may the great resurrection day find the whole family reunited in God's presence.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 26, 1943. A brief service was held in the chapel of the Bethel Deaconess Home at 2:30 for the immediate relatives. The Bethel Sisters and "Jesus, Blessed Jesus," Rev. J. E. Entz red various portions of scripture from the Gospel of John and II Cor. 4 and 5. Then he led in prayer, which was followed by the student nurses singing "There's a Land That is Fairer than Day."
Following this brief service all went to the First Mennonite Church where funeral services were held for the public at 3:00 o'clock with Rev. J. E. Entz also having charge. During these services the congregation sang "Still, Still with Thee" and a mixed quartet sang "Near to the Heart of God" and "Asleep in Jesus."
Pallbearers were: Abe Androes, Ike Androes, John Androes, Dave Androes, Herman H. Androes and Herman J. Androes. Rev. Entz in his sermon stressed the great mercy of God, the living hope, and "kept by the power of God."
Interment was made in the family lot in Greenwood cemetery where the mixed quartet sang, "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" and the scripture was read and benediction was pronounced by Rev. Entz. Rex M. Moody of Moody's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
