Janzen, Henry G. (1889-1945)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1945 Aug 9 p. 3

Birth date: 1889 Dec 24

text of obituary:

HENRY G. JANZEN

Henry G. Janzen, son of Heinrich and Magdalene (Penner) Janzen, was born near Beatrice, Nebraska, December 24, 1889. He received his formal education in the district school and the Mennonite parochial school.

Accepting the instruction of his Christian parents and his church, he made a public confession of his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour on June 4, 1911, and was baptized by Elder Gerhard Penner. On March 16, 1922, he was united in marriage with Anna Penner. They moved onto a farm eight miles west of Beatrice, making it their permanent home.

This union was blessed with two children, Theodore Fred and Margaret Ruth. After becoming seriously ill Sunday afternoon, July 22, he was taken to the Mennonite Hospital, suffering under intense pain. Tarrying thus for four days, he quietly passed to his eternal reward Thursday, July 26, 5:45 a. m. He attained the age of 55 years, 7 months, 2 days. He leaves at his passing, his wife, two children, one brother; four sisters, and a large circle of relatives and friends. Paul's words of assurance and faith were also the experience of the departed. "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God." Ephesians 2:8.

Funeral services were held from the family home, Sunday, July 29.

Rev. Jacob T. Friesen officiated. He read several selected Scripture passages and led in prayer. His comforting words of encouragement to members of the immediate family, relatives, and friends were taken from II Cor. 12:9, "My strength is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness."

The men's quartet composed of John K., John D., and Richard Wiebe, and Theodore Goossen,accompanied by Frieda Claassen, sang the selections, "Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me," and "Abide With Me."

Further services at the First Mennonite church were conducted by Rev. C. Penner and Rev. Friesen. After the opening hymn by the congregation, Rev. Penner read Psalm 23 and led in prayer. His German message was based on the text found in the Gospel of John, (13:7) "What I do thou knownest [sic] not now; but thou shalt know hereafter."

The quartet sang, "Droben in der Gottesstadt," and "Remember me, O Mighty One." Rev. Friesen spoke on mark 13:13.

Interment was made in the church cemetery. "We are Going Down the Valley" was sung by the quartet. Rev. Penner read several selected Scripture passages and spoke the committal prayer.

The Mennonite obituary: 1945 Aug 21 p. 7