Janzen, Henry (Mrs.) Mierau (1862-1932)

Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1932 Jan 12 p. 14

Birth date: 1862

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1932 Jan 6 p. 4

text of obituary:

Mrs. Henry Janzen.

An illness of a week's duration terminating in pneumonia claimed the life of Mrs. Henry Janzen, of Halstead, Kansas at her home on Main street. While seriously ill a few days prior to her death, hope was maintained for her recovery up until the last few hours after which she passed away in the presence of her husband and children.

Mrs. Janzen is included among the pioneer women of Halstead, having come to Halstead in the latter '80's. A sturdy constitution, a self-possessed disposition and a rugged determination made her a character outstanding in her home and among her friends. She was never heard to complain of an illness or weakness of body, no matter the magnitude of her task, she accompuished [sic] it to a degree of success.

So she was a wife and mother upon whose memory her bereaved husband and children will reflect with the noblest thoughts. Her life was one of simplicity based upon the principles of Christianity practiced at home and in the Mennonite Church of which she was a faithful member.

Mrs. Janzen was born in Blumenort, West Prussia, Germany, on December 5, 1862 and weas at the time of her death, 69 years, 3 weeks and one day of age. She is survived by seven children. Three sons, Harmon of Los Angeles, Calif., Walter of Bentley, and Henry of Arkansas City. Four daughters: Mrs. J. D. Schroeder, Mrs. J. D. Wiens, Mrs. John H. Ens, and Mrs. T. D. Hamilton, all of Newton. One brother, Dr. H. Mierau of Newton and a son-in-law, H. H. Brooks, of Nashville, Tenn., also survive.

Funeral services were held from the Mennonite Church, Thursday afternoon, Jan. 31, at 2:30 o'clock with Rev. H. T. Unruh officiating.