Smith, Hattie J. Toews (1933-1987)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 18 Jun 1987 p. 6

Birth date: 1933

text of obituary:

Moundridge Native Murdered in Wichita

Wichita, Kan. — Hattie J. Toews Smith, 54, a native of the Moundridge area, was found murdered in her home here June 10.

Her husband, Robert J., discovered her body when he returned home from work. She had been beaten, strangled and drowned in the bathtub.

There was no sign of a forced entry into the duplex. The place had been ransacked, and some items were missing.

Survivors include a daughter, her mother, two brothers, and two sisters. Funeral services were held at Mount Olive Christian Church, Wichita. Burial was in the West Zion Mennonite Church cemetery, Moundridge.