Henss, Verda Marie Rich (1905-1926)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1926 Dec 8 p. 7

Birth date: 1905 May 9

text of obituary:

Verda Marie Rich Henss

Verda Marie Rich, wife of Paul Henss, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Rich, May 9th, 1925 [sic 1905] near Crawfordsville, Iowa and departed this life in Wayland, Iowa, November 27, 1926 at the age of 21 years 6 months and 18 days.

Early in life she was admitted to the Eicher Mennonite Church at Noble. Her Christ-like disposition won the respect and admiration of all who knew her.

She graduated with honors from the Wayland High School with the class of ‘23.

Two years ago the mother was taken from the home after which Verda, with the help of her older sister, was untiring in her efforts to fill the place of a mother and by her sacrifice and devotion filled the vacancy remarkably well.

The young mother leaves to mourn her departure, the husband and infant son, Robert Rich, also her father, five sisters and four brothers, Edwin, Mrs. Mabel Allen Irvan, Orville, Vivian, Irene Florence, Glenn and Evelyn.

Although her years be few her sterling qualities will always remain a heritage to those whom she loved.

— Wayland News.

The Mennonite obituary: 1926 Dec 16 p. 6