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Unger, Agatha Kathleen Epp (1910-1971)

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(Created page with "''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary" 1971 Oct 22 p. 30 Birth date: 1910 Apr 03 text of obituary: <center><h3>AGATHA KATHLEEN UNGER</h3></center> April 3, 1910, in south...")
 
 
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April 3, 1910, in southern Russia, where
  
April 3, 1910, in southern Russia, where
 
she also spent her childhood. From there
  
she also spent her childhood. From there
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her parents, t,he Corne'lius Epps, moved
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her parents, the Cornelius Epps, moved
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to Canada 'in 1924 and seNled in Vineland,
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to Canada in 1924 and settled in Vineland,
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Onto A year later -the family moved to
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Ont. A year later the family moved to
 
Whitewater, Manitoba, where she met
  
Whitewater, Manitoba, where she met
 
Nick Unger, whom she married on
  
Nick Unger, whom she married on
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September 19, 1931 . They began their
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September 19, 1931. They began their
 
married life in Holmfield, Manitoha, and
  
married life in Holmfield, Manitoha, and
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moved from there to Brokenhead, Manitoba. In 1936 they moved t'O Leamington,
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moved from there to Brokenhead, Manitoba. In 1936 they moved to Leamington,
 
from where they moved to Port Rowan,
  
from where they moved to Port Rowan,
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Ontario, in 1958. It was 'here that her
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Ontario, in 1958. It was here that her
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heart condftion first became apparent.
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heart condition first became apparent.
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She found time to serve the 'lord in
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She found time to serve the Lord in
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serving others. She was aC1:ive in the
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serving others. She was active in the
 
mission group in the Port Rowan Mennonite Brethren Church as well as in the
  
mission group in the Port Rowan Mennonite Brethren Church as well as in the
 
neighbouring Baptist Church. She was also
  
neighbouring Baptist Church. She was also
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made friends easily and was loved by
  
made friends easily and was loved by
 
many.
  
many.
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A worsening heart c'Onditi'On led to
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A worsening heart condition led to
 
open heart surgery on September 1.
  
open heart surgery on September 1.
 
Although her condition was grave at
  
Although her condition was grave at
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improving. However, on September 18
  
improving. However, on September 18
 
her weary heart stood still and the Lord
  
her weary heart stood still and the Lord
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called his chil·d home. She suffered much,
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called his child home. She suffered much,
 
but her faith in her heavenly Father
  
but her faith in her heavenly Father
 
remained clear and strong. She left a
  
remained clear and strong. She left a
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testimony with the dootors and nurses
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testimony with the doctors and nurses
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who cared for her. 'One doctor sa-id, "When
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who cared for her. One doctor said, "When
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my duties became heavy and I wa's so
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my duties became heavy and I was so
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weary I 'could hardly go on, she prayed
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weary I could hardly go on, she prayed
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r me." Mrs. Unger's death came one
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for me." Mrs. Unger's death came one
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day before the 40th anniversary 'Of the
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day before the 40th anniversary of the
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Unger's wedding. Hoses had been 'Ordered
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Unger's wedding. Hoses had been ordered
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for a small celebration in th e hospi,tal
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for a small celebration in the hospital
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ro'Om, but her heavenly Father had other
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room, but her heavenly Father had other
 
plans.
  
plans.
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She is survived by her husband, Nick;
  
She is survived by her husband, Nick;
 
four daughters, Elsie (Mrs. Henry)
  
four daughters, Elsie (Mrs. Henry)
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Wi"'ms, Leamington, Martha (Mrs. jJim)
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Willms, Leamington, Martha (Mrs. Jim)
 
Heseltine, St. Thomas, Lorene (Mrs .
  
Heseltine, St. Thomas, Lorene (Mrs .
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Lothar) Olfer-t, Port Rowan, and Wilma
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Lothar) Olfert, Port Rowan, and Wilma
 
(Mrs. Peter) Hildebrand, Port Rowan; a
  
(Mrs. Peter) Hildebrand, Port Rowan; a
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son, W ·ilbert, and his wife Linda, Port
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son, Wilbert, and his wife Linda, Port
 
Rowan; a half-brother, Jake Holrzrichter,
  
Rowan; a half-brother, Jake Holrzrichter,
 
Leamington; her step-mother, Mrs.
  
Leamington; her step-mother, Mrs.
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Susanna Epp, Leamington; and 16 grandchHdren. The funeral was conducted at
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Susanna Epp, Leamington; and 16 grandchildren. The funeral was conducted at
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the Port Howan Church on September
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the Port Rowan Church on September
 
21 by Rev. Abram Block.
  
21 by Rev. Abram Block.
   

Latest revision as of 12:28, 20 July 2016

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary" 1971 Oct 22 p. 30

Birth date: 1910 Apr 03

text of obituary:

AGATHA KATHLEEN UNGER

April 3, 1910, in southern Russia, where she also spent her childhood. From there her parents, the Cornelius Epps, moved to Canada in 1924 and settled in Vineland, Ont. A year later the family moved to Whitewater, Manitoba, where she met Nick Unger, whom she married on September 19, 1931. They began their married life in Holmfield, Manitoha, and moved from there to Brokenhead, Manitoba. In 1936 they moved to Leamington, from where they moved to Port Rowan, Ontario, in 1958. It was here that her heart condition first became apparent. She found time to serve the Lord in serving others. She was active in the mission group in the Port Rowan Mennonite Brethren Church as well as in the neighbouring Baptist Church. She was also an active member of the hospital auxiliary and was always making and sending something to a friend or neighbour in need. She made friends easily and was loved by many.

A worsening heart condition led to open heart surgery on September 1. Although her condition was grave at first, her condition seemed to be gradually improving. However, on September 18 her weary heart stood still and the Lord called his child home. She suffered much, but her faith in her heavenly Father remained clear and strong. She left a testimony with the doctors and nurses who cared for her. One doctor said, "When my duties became heavy and I was so weary I could hardly go on, she prayed for me." Mrs. Unger's death came one day before the 40th anniversary of the Unger's wedding. Hoses had been ordered for a small celebration in the hospital room, but her heavenly Father had other plans.

She is survived by her husband, Nick; four daughters, Elsie (Mrs. Henry) Willms, Leamington, Martha (Mrs. Jim) Heseltine, St. Thomas, Lorene (Mrs . Lothar) Olfert, Port Rowan, and Wilma (Mrs. Peter) Hildebrand, Port Rowan; a son, Wilbert, and his wife Linda, Port Rowan; a half-brother, Jake Holrzrichter, Leamington; her step-mother, Mrs. Susanna Epp, Leamington; and 16 grandchildren. The funeral was conducted at the Port Rowan Church on September 21 by Rev. Abram Block.

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