Toevs, Marie Ewert (1867-1946)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1946 Jul 18 p. 5

Birth date: 1867

text of obituary:

Newton And Vicinity

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— The many friends of Mrs. J. F. Toevs of 501 Southeast Second street will be grieved to hear of her sudden and unexpected death at her home at shortly after eight o'clock Wednesday morning. She had been up and around until she fell, evidently as result of a heart attack. Death came about one-half hour later. Funeral services will be held at the home at 2:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon, followed by services at the First Mennonite church. Her grief-stricken husband and several children survive.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1946 Jul 25 p. 5

text of obituary:

Newton And Vicinity

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— Funeral services for Mrs. J. F. Toevs, whose death occurred on July 17, were held last Saturday afternoon at the home on S. E. 2nd, and at the First Mennonite church. The service at the home was in charge of Rev. J. E. Entz, and Rev. D. J. Unruh officiated at the church. Mrs. Toevs, who was 79 years old, had been in poor health for about five years. She died a few minutes after she had fallen as the result of a heart attack. Born in West Prussia March 6, 1867 the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Ewert, she came to this country with her parents at the age of seven and grew to womanhood in the Hillsboro community. She is survived by her husband, three daughters and four sons. The full obituary will be published next week.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1946 Aug 1 p. 3

text of obituary:

MRS. J. F. TOEVS

Marie Ewert Toevs, wife of Jacob F. Toevs, was born March 6, 1867, in West Prussia at Thorn, Germany, the daughter of Rev. Wm. and Anna (Jantz) Ewert. At the age of seven years she came with her parents to America and they made their home near Hillsboro, Kansas, where her father was elder of the Bruderthal Mennonite church. Here she grew to womanhood. She received her education in the district school of her community and later attended the Halstead Preparatory School, Halstead, Kansas.

Conscious of her need of a Saviour and after receiving instruction from her father, she was baptized on confession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Saviour from sin, by her father, Elder Willam Ewert, and received into the membership of the Bruderthal Mennonite church on May 14, 1883.

Some years later she transferred her membership to the First Mennonite church of Newton, where she remained a faithful member until the end of her earthly life.

On September 11, 1889, she was married at Newton to Jacob F. Toevs. For more than 56 years they shared the joys and sorrows of a married life, of home making and church activities together. To this union were born 10 children, three of whom died in infancy.

Those who remain with the husband and father to mourn her departure are Lydia, Mrs. Henry Enz, Newton; Albert, Livelong, Sask., Canada; Walter, Kansas City, Mo.; Mary, Mrs. Gerhard Claassen, Newton; Jacob E., Moundridge; Alma, Mrs. Chas. Franklin, Kelso, Washington; and Edward, Halstead. She also leaves one brother, Rev. Benj. Ewert, Winnipeg, Canada; 15 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends, who cherish the memory of her while they mourn her departure.

Mrs. Toevs was an active and devout Christian, concerned for the welfare of her family and active in the mission sewing society of her church.

A few years after Bro. and Sis. Toevs celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, Mrs. Toevs’ health became affected and for about five years she was in need of patient care and considerate help. Through these years her husband and children faithfully cared for her until the Lord called her to her eternal home.

She “fell asleep in Jesus” on Wednesday morning, July 17, a few minutes after she had fallen as the result of a heart attack, having reached the age of 79 years, four months and 11 days.

Services at the home were in charge of Rev. J. E. Entz, who used as a text, Ps. 31:5. A duet, “Nearer My God to Thee,” was sung by Rev. and Mrs. D. J. Unruh, a song requested by Rev. Benj. Ewert. The service at the church was in charge of Rev. D. J. Unruh, using as a Scripture 2 Cor. 5:1-4. A mixed octet, Mrs. D. J. Unruh, Mrs. B. E. Regier, Mrs. Susie Regier, Mrs. H. S. Goertzen, B. E. Regier, P. C. Andres, and A. C. and “Asleep In Jesus.”

How sweet to know, when we grow weary
That after toiling cometh rest;
How light it makes the moments dreary
That after toiling cometh rest.
The heart bowed down with care and sadness,
Though labor-worn and grief oppressed.
Rejoices in those hopes of gladness
That after toiling cometh rest.

O why should we grow weary-hearted
When after toiling cometh rest?
The golden crowns of life are awarded,
When after toiling cometh rest.
Beyond the shadow lies the shining
Of golden sunshine, heaven’s best;
The darkest clouds have brightest lining,
For after toiling cometh rest.