Stucky, Rachel A. (1896-2002)

Newton Kansan obituary: 2002 Oct 26 p. 2

Birth date: 1896 Dec 14

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 2002 Nov 4 p. 8

text of obituary:

RACHEL A. STUCKY

Rachel A. Stucky, 105, of North Newton, Kan., died Oct. 25, 2002, at Kidron-Bethel Health Care Centre. She was born Dec. 14, 1896, to Adolph P. and Katie Goering Stucky on a farm southwest of Moundridge in McPherson County.

In January 1898 her family moved to a farm in Reno County, where she grew up and attended Pretty Prairie Elementary School. After graduation she attended Bethel Academy.

On June 15, 1913, she was baptized and received as a member at Pretty Prairie Mennonite Church.

On April 7, 1918, she married Naphtali P. Stucky at Pretty Prairie.

They established their home on a farm northwest of Moundridge, where they lived until their retirement. He preceded her in death on Jan. 11, 1970.

She transferred her membership to Eden Mennonite Church near Moundridge, where she was active in church until her husband's illness. She taught Sunday school, was in charge of Sunday night youth programs and participated in women's mission activities.

In 1960 they moved into Moundridge, near First Mennonite Church of Christian, where she became an associate member. She taught Sunday school and was involved with the Sisters Mission Society as long as her health permitted.

After her husband died she enjoyed travel and went on many bus trips with senior citizen tours. She attended Mennonite World Conference in Brazil and visited the Mennonite colonies in Paraguay.

She had interest in genealogies and helped families trace their ancestors. Reading poetry and hymns gave her spiritual comfort and inspiration. She enjoyed the beauty of nature and spent time in her yard and garden for relaxation.

Survivors include a son, N. Paul and his wife, Neva Belle, of North Newton, Kan.; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Naphtali; a son, Menno, in 1967; three sisters, Rose Mary Goering, Emma Clara Krehbiel and Bessie E. Schmidt; and a granddaughter.

Funeral services were held at Eden Mennonite Church. Burial was in the Eden Church Cemetery.