Schowalter, Anna E. (1877-1927)

Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1927 Apr 28 p. 7

Birth date: 1877 Jun 5

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1927 Apr 20 p. 4

text of obituary:

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— Rev. C. E. Krehbiel of this city attended the funeral of Miss Anna Schowalter which was held in Halstead last Monday afternoon. Rev. Krehbiel, together with Rev. H. T. Unruh, had charge of the services. Death came to Miss Schowalter last Friday, after she had suffered a stroke of paralysis. Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church, and interment was made in the Halstead cemetery.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1927 May 11 p. 2

text of obituary:

Anna Schowalter

Miss Anna Schowalter, who suffered a stroke of paralysis on January 23, at the home of her brother Jacob A. Schowalter on the farm near Newton, died at the Halstead Hospital, Halstead, kansas, Friday morning, April 15.

Anna E. Schowalter, the second child in a family of six, was born June 5, 1877 in Friedelsheim, Germany, and emigrated with her parents to America in 1883.

It was a pioneer life for the family. The father died in 1885, leaving the mother with six small children to face the adversities of life. In 1890 the mother passed away, when the responsibilities of the household fell on thirteen year old Anna. A year later her only sister died, making it doubly difficult for her, as she had a delicate body and never developed physically strong. later the household was dissolved and the children placed in homes of loving friends and relatives where Anna received her education and training.

She ws baptized and taken into the membership of the Mennonite Church on June 18, 1893.

As time progressed she helped establish the home of her brothers and finally made her permanent home with her brother Jacob A. Schowalter to whom she stood by faithfully. She being of delicate make-up a number of trips were made that she might benefit thereby. She made a trip to Europe, later to Iowa, and other places, also two trips to California. Finally it was thought some of her trouble was caused by her remaining teeth which were removed last November, but this led to new complications and on January 23 she was overtaken by a stroke of paralysis as a possible result thereof.

For twelve long weeks she suffered heroically; however submissive to the Lord's will. On Friday, April 15, at 2:20 o'clock the final summons came, "to be with the Saints." All her deeds were deeds of love and kindness.

The funeral was held from the Presbyterian church Monday afternoon, April 18, with Rev. H. T. Unruh of the Mennonite church in charge. He was assisted by Rev. C. E. Krehbiel of Newton. Interment was made in the Halstead cemetery. — Kansan.

The Mennonite obituary: 1927 Jun 9 p. 3