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Wiebe, Henry J. (1861-1940)
Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1940 Oct 22 p. 15
Birth date: 1861 Jul 11
Text of obituary:
Heinrich J. Wiebe wurde geboren am 11. Juli, 1861 im Dorfe Alexanderwohl, Süd-Rußland. Hier verlebte er seine Jugendjahre und genoß auch etwas Schulunterricht. In 1875 kamen seine Eltern nach Lehigh Kansas. In 1884 wurde er auf das Bekenntnis seines Glaubens von Aelt. Jakob Buller getauft und Glied der Alexanderwohl Gemeinde. Am 8. April 1888 verehelichte er sich mit Susanna Schmidt. Diese Ehe wurde mit 5 Töchtern und 3 Söhne gesegnet, welche alle leben und auf dem Begräbnis zugegen sein konnten: Bertha (Mrs. J. A. Ewert), Sarah (Mrs. D. D. Penner); Theresa (Mrs. H. H. Lehrman); Heinrich; Susie (Mrs. P. J. Schroeder); Jakob; Lydia (Mrs. J. D. Pankratz) und Herbert. In 1908 schlossen sich die Eltern der Tabor Gemeinde an, weil sie ihren Wohnplatz gewechselt hatten. Verhältnisse halber gaben sie 1918 die Farmerei auf und zogen nach Hillsboro, wo sie an 21 Jahre gewohnt haben. Hier wurden sie Glieder der Ersten Mennoniten Gemeinde. Im April 1938 hatten sie das seltene Vorrecht im engern Familienkreis ihre goldene Hochzeit zu feiern. Da die Kräfte des Vaters seit März 1940 stark abgenommen hatten, infolge eines Herzleidens, zogen die Eltern am 26. Sept. nach Newton um nahe bei den Kindern zu sein. Am 30. Sept. 4:10 Uhr morgens entschlief der Vater still und unerwartet im Alter von 79 J., 2 M., 19 T. Im glücklichen Ehestand gelebt 52 J., 5 M., 22 T. Er hinterläßt seine trauernde Gattin, 8 Kinder, 5 Schwiegersöhne, 3 Schwiegertöchter, 33 Großkinder. Fünf Großkinder sind im Tode vorangegangen. Der Vater hat stets für das geistliche sowie auch für das leibliche Wohl seiner Kinder und Großkinder Fürsorge getragen. Das Andenken der Gerechten bleibt im Segen. Spr. 10, 7. Die Begräbnisfeier fand am 2. Okt. in der Ersten Mennoniten Kirche zu Newton statt. Im Hause las Pred. J. M. Regier Ps. 121 und leitete im Gebet. Im Moody-Hinitt Funeral Home sprach Pred. P. H. Unruh treffend über 1. Mose 49, 33, und Theodore Klassen sang "My Home Sweet Home!" In der Kirche las Pred. J. E. Entz Joh. 14, 1-6, leitete im Gebet und sprach tröstend über Off. 21, 3. 4. Ein Männer Quartett der Mennoniten Gemeinde zu Hillsboro sang "Sunset Hour". Pred. J. M. Regier sprach über 2 Kor. 5, 1. Diesen Text sowie auch das folgende Lied "Es geht nach Haus", hatte der Vater selbst gewählt für die Begräbnisfeier einige Wochen vor seinem Abscheiden. Auch hatte er seinen Lebenslauf somehr selbst geschrieben und auch Anordnungen für sein Begräbnis gegeben. Die Leiche wurde auf dem Greenwood Friedhofe zu Newton, Kansas zur Ruhe gelegt.
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1940 Oct 2 p. 5
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— Henry J. Wiebe of 301 West 12th street passed away rather unexpectedly at his home early last Thursday morning. The Wiebes had moved to Newton only last week from Hillsboro. Funeral services were held today at the First Mennonite church, conducted by Rev. J. E. Entz and Rev. J. M. Regier of Hillsboro. Mr. Wiebe was 79 years old. Beside his wife, he leaves the following children: Mrs. J. A. Ewert, Mrs. J. D. Pankratz and Herbert Wiebe of Hillsboro; Mrs. D. D. Penner, Ludell, Kans.; Mrs. H. H. Lehrman, Aberdeen, Ida.; Henry Wiebe, Jacob Wiebe and Mrs. P. I. Schroeder, of Newton.
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1940 Oct 9 p. 5
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Mrs. Henry Lehrman of Aberdeen, Idaho, arrived here last week to attend the funeral of her father, H. J. Wiebe. The aged Mr. Wiebe passed away quite suddenly and unexpectedly at the home of his children, Henry Wiebes, in Newton. Funeral services held at the First Mennonite church Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 2, were attended by a large gathering of relatives and friends.
The Mennonite obituary: 1940 Oct 22 p. 14
Text of obituary:
HENRY WIEBE was born July 11, 1861, in South Russia, and there received a limited education. In 1875, when he was fourteen years of age, his parents came to America and settled on a farm southwest of Lehigh, Kansas. In 1884 he was baptized upon confession of his faith by Elder Jacob Buller and received into the Alexanderwohl Church. ON April 8, 1888, he was married to Susanna Schmidt. This union was blessed with five daughters and three sons, all of whom are living and were privileged to attend the funeral. Children are: Bertha, Mrs. J. A. Ewert; Sarah, Mrs. D. D. Ewert; Theresa, Mrs. H. H. Lehrman; Henry; Susie, Mrs. P. I. Schroeder; Jacob; Lydia, Mrs. J. D. Pankratz, and Herbert. In 1908 they transferred their church membership to the Tabor Church and, because of circumstances, they left the farm in 1918 and moved to Hillsboro where they joined the First Mennonite Church.
In April 1938 they had the privilege of celebrating their golden wedding anniversary with the immediate relatives. Since last March father's health and strength gradually failed, due to heart ailment. They decided to move to Newton, to establish residence nearer their children. On September 26 this was done, and on September 30 at 4:10 A. M. father passed away, quietly and unexpectedly. He attained the age of 79 years, 2 months and 19 days. They lived in happy matrimony a little over 52 years. He leaves to mourn his departure, his beloved wife, 8 children, 5 sons-in-law, 3 daughters-in-law, and 33 grandchildren, five having passed away. Father constantly had the spiritual and temporal welfare of the members of his family at heart and often expressed his concern in word and deed. Lately he wrote his life history and outlined his funeral services. "The memory of the just is blessed." Prov. 10:9.
Funeral services were held October 2 at the Newton Mennonite Church. At the home Rev. J. M. Regier reas Ps. 12 and lead in prayer. At the funeral home, Rev. P. H. Unruh used Gen. 49:33 for his text, and Theo Klassen sang, "My Home, Sweet Home." In church Rev. J. E. Entz read John 14:1-6, led in prayer, and then spoke comfortingly on Rev. 21:3, 4. A quartet from the Hillsboro Menn. Church sang, "Sunset Hour." Rev. J. M. Regier based his sermon on II Cor. 5:1. This text and also the song that followed by Theo. Klassen, "Es geht nach Haus," were selected by father for the service. At the Greenwood Cemetery, where the remains were laid to rest, Rev. Entz made the close and the quartet sang, "Resting Now."
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