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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 15 | ''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1975 May 15 p. 8 | ||
Birth date: 1902 June 23, Kansas<br /> | Birth date: 1902 June 23, Kansas<br /> | ||
Date of Death: 1975 May 6, Kansas | Date of Death: 1975 May 6, Kansas | ||
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• Gustav Becker, 72, formerly of Newton, died May 6 at Shiloh Manor in Canton. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at the Miller Funeral Home in Goessel by Rev. James Schrag, pastor of the Tabor Mennonite Church. Mr. Becker was born near Goessel and lived in this area all his life, moving to Canton in 1967. He leaves one sister, Mrs. Anna Dalke of Goessel. | |||
''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1975 Jul 24 p. 11 | |||
Birth date:June 23, 1902 | |||
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<center>'''NEWTON, KANSAS'''</center> | |||
<center>'''Tabor Mennonite Church'''</center> | |||
<center>'''July 15, 1975'''</center> | |||
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One death has occurred since my last correspondence. Gustave Becker, youngest son of Juluis and Maria Becker, was born on June 23, 1902 in Marion County. Kansas. He had four brothers and four sisters. Although mentally retarded, he attended the Sand Creek District School. He was baptized by Elder P. H. Richert on May 27,1923 and became a member of Tabor Church. After the death of his parents he made his home with his brother Reynold and wife Esther (Schmidt) Becker. After the death of Reynold he was taken to the Harvey County Farm, and after the Farm was discontinued he was taken to Shiloh Manor Nursing Home in Canton. He was of a quiet nature. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Alvin (Helena) Dalke of Goessel. He died on May 6 in Shiloh Manor. Services were held at Miller Funeral Home in Goessel. Six of his nephews were pallbearers. Interment was made in Tabor Cemetery. | |||
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Latest revision as of 05:26, 11 April 2025
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1975 May 15 p. 8
Birth date: 1902 June 23, Kansas
Date of Death: 1975 May 6, Kansas
text of obituary:
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• Gustav Becker, 72, formerly of Newton, died May 6 at Shiloh Manor in Canton. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at the Miller Funeral Home in Goessel by Rev. James Schrag, pastor of the Tabor Mennonite Church. Mr. Becker was born near Goessel and lived in this area all his life, moving to Canton in 1967. He leaves one sister, Mrs. Anna Dalke of Goessel.
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1975 Jul 24 p. 11
Birth date:June 23, 1902
text of obituary:
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One death has occurred since my last correspondence. Gustave Becker, youngest son of Juluis and Maria Becker, was born on June 23, 1902 in Marion County. Kansas. He had four brothers and four sisters. Although mentally retarded, he attended the Sand Creek District School. He was baptized by Elder P. H. Richert on May 27,1923 and became a member of Tabor Church. After the death of his parents he made his home with his brother Reynold and wife Esther (Schmidt) Becker. After the death of Reynold he was taken to the Harvey County Farm, and after the Farm was discontinued he was taken to Shiloh Manor Nursing Home in Canton. He was of a quiet nature. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Alvin (Helena) Dalke of Goessel. He died on May 6 in Shiloh Manor. Services were held at Miller Funeral Home in Goessel. Six of his nephews were pallbearers. Interment was made in Tabor Cemetery.
MLA Personal Photos Collection
Biographical note:
Goessel, Kansas
Son of Julius and Maria (Frey) Becker
Single
Bethel alumni note:
Photo holdings:
See Benjamin C. Frey (1895-1960) for group photo
See Henry B. Schmidt (1901-1984) for group photo
See Jacob S. Schmidt (1839-1922) for family photo
Sources:
Wedel Sister B-4
Tabor Church Records p. 22, 154
MWR 5/15/1975, p. 8
Grandma Online profile 89381