Unruh, Lizzie (1896-1971)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1971 Jan 28 p. 11

Birth date: 1896 Aug 17

text of obituary:

MRS. LIZZIE UNRUH

Lizzie (Unruh) Unruh, daughter of Peter A. and Susanna Unruh, was born Aug. 17, 1896, in McPherson County, Kansas. She passed away Jan. 7, 1971 in Bethel Home, Montezuma, Kan., reaching the age of 74 years, four months, and 21 days.

She grew to womanhood on a farm in McPherson County and received her education in the South Diamond School near Galva, Kan.

At the age of 15 she sought and found forgiveness of her sins when she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour. She was baptized upon the confession of her faith on April 2, 1911, by Elder Tobias A. Unruh, and remained a faithful member of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. She often spoke of her shortcomings and her concern for the lost, as she toiled and struggled through the storms and adversities of life.

On May 28, 1917, she was married to Abe J. Unruh. They shared joys and sorrows for over 53 years. Eight children were born to this union.

She leaves to mourn her departure her bereaved husband; four sons, John B., Dave R., Bob and Frank, all of Montezuma; three daughters, Lillian, Mrs. John R. Koehn, and Ruby of Montezuma and Inez of Greeley, Colo.; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Daniel Unruh of Montezuma; 24 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Pete J. of Montezuma, Sam of Galva, and Frank of Hartville, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Jantz and Mrs. Lena Koehn of Galva. One son, Vernon, one granddaughter, Lorna Lea Koehn, six brothers, three sisters and her parents preceded her in death.

Mother enjoyed good health and was active and helpful in her family circle and community projects wherever the opportunity afforded itself. She will long be remembered for her friendly attitude and her many deeds of kindness.

In April 1970 she and her husband went to Haiti to visit their daughter Ruby and grandson John Mark Koehn. While returning home she suffered a cerebral hemorrhage in Moundridge, Kan. She remained conscious in Mercy Hospital for four days, and during this time she set her house in order. She was unable to speak and never fully regained consciousness the remaining eight months of her life.

At 4:30 p. m. on Jan. 7, 1971, her spirit fled the frail body to be with her Savior and loved ones in the realms of glory. We will miss her, but are looking forward to a glad reunion with her in heaven.