Janzen, Herman (1852-1938)

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Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1938 Feb 1 p. 14

Birth date: 1852 Nov 28

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1938 Jan 12 p. 5

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Louis Janzen of Elbing called at our office this morning and reported the death of his aged father, Herman Janzen, who passed away early this morning. Mr. Janzen had been ill from pneumonia since last Friday, but was considered to be improving when his heart failed him and death followed. He was one of the oldest settlers in the Elbing community, having passed his 85th birthday last November. His wife, several children and a large circle of relatives survive to mourn his death. Funeral services will be held next Sunday afternoon, at 1:30 o'clock in the German language at the home two miles north of Elbing, and in the English language at 2:30 o'clock at the Zion church. The Review extends heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family.

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1938 Jan 19 p. 5

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One of the largest funerals in recent years was held last Sunday at the Zion church in Elbing for the aged Herman Janzen, who had died on Wednesday. A large number of friends and former associates from Newton motored to Elbing to attend the services, which were in charge of Rev. H. J. Dyck of Zion church. Interment was made in the cemetery at Elbing.

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1938 Jan 26 p. 5

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Our loving Father, Herman Janzen, was born on November 28, 1852, in the village of Augustwalde, West Prussia, Germany. He received a thorough elementary education as well as a definite religious training. When he was 14 years of age he was baptized upon his confession of faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior and united with the local Mennonite church.

Upon the introduction of compulsory military training the Janzen family left their native land and emigrated to the United States, arriving in Peabody, Kansas, on June 20, 1880.

On April 28, 1881, he was united in marriage to Anna Entz and took up residence on the farm which remained his home until his death.

When the Zion Mennonite Church was organized he was one of the charter members. Father was also interested in various other phases of Christian work and contributed generously to their support.

In the spring of 1891 they opened their heart and home to two homeless children, who enjoyed the privileges of their Christian home. Of these, Anna went to be with her Lord in the year 1920.

On November 13, 1896, it pleased God to call unto himself his dear helpmate. in the following year he found another companion in the person of Agathe Regier with whom he shared the joys and burdens of life for another span of 38 years. To this union there were born three sons, of whom one died in infancy. The Lord also entrusted to them the care of two needy girls to whom they gave the opportunity to enjoy a Christian home and education.

Although never very strong physically, father enjoyed comparatively good health in recent years until he contracted pneumonia on Janaury 7, the comoplications of which resulted in his death on January 12.

The Mennonite obituary: 1938 Feb 1 p. 14