Slabaugh, Sadie J. Hoffman (1885-1969)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1969 Jun 5 p. 11

Birth date: 1885 Mar 26

text of obituary:

SADIE J. SLABAUGH

Sadie J. Slabaugh, daughter of Christopher and Sally Hoffman, was born near Clarksville, Mich., on March 26, 1885, and died on May 12, 1969 at the Eureka, Ill. hospital after a three-month illness. She reached the age of 84 years, one month, 16 days.

She was married to Niles M. Slabaugh on March 26, 1906, and he preceded her in death eight years ago, on May 14, 1961. Also preceding her in death were an infant son Ralph Emerson and a granddaughter Winnifred Slabaugh Miller. Surviving are three daughters, Beatrice, Mrs. Orrin Nafziger of Hopedale, Ill., Vera, Mrs. Oliver Litwiller of Minier, Ill., and Lola, Mrs. Gerald Mast of rural Kokomo, Ind.; one son, Freeman, of Kokomo; 15 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren; one brother, Mose Hoffman of Goshen, ind.; and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was the last surviving member of her generation in the Slabaugh family of eight original couples, and the next to last survivor of nine children in the Hoffman family.

Her constant desire, especially since the death of her husband, was to be with her Lord. She had fully prepared for her home-going, requesting her family to pray it be soon. She always had a great concern for the physical and spiritual welfare of her children and grandchildren. Her family, friends, and all who cared for her in her last days were impressed that her faith became stronger and her testimony greater.

Her entire married life was spent on the same farm on Route 4, Kokomo. The past three winters she resided at Maple Lawn Home in Eureka, ill., where she made many new friends.

She accepted Christ as her Savior in her youth and united with the Bowne Mennonite Church in Michigan. She transferred her membership to the Howard-Miami Mennonite Church after her marriage, and lived a faithful Christian life, fulfilling her role as a minister's wife until death.

Funeral services were held May 15, 1969 at the Howard-Miami church with Harold Mast officiating, assisted by Emanuel Hochstetler and Anson Horner. Six grandsons served as pallbearers.