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Krehbiel, Elizabeth (1841-1934)

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ihren Heiland, wurde am 28. Oktober 1855 getauft und als
 
ihren Heiland, wurde am 28. Oktober 1855 getauft und als
 
Glied in die Zionsgemeinde, Lee County, Iowa aufgenommen.
 
Glied in die Zionsgemeinde, Lee County, Iowa aufgenommen.
Später als sie nach Kansas übersiedelte, schlo&szlg; sie
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Später als sie nach Kansas übersiedelte, schloß sie
 
sich der Ersten Mennonitengemeinde zu Christian, Kansas an
 
sich der Ersten Mennonitengemeinde zu Christian, Kansas an
 
am 18. März, 1877 und blieb hier ein treues Glied bis zu
 
am 18. März, 1877 und blieb hier ein treues Glied bis zu
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schenkte ihnen neun Kinder, wovon drei der Mutter im Tode
 
schenkte ihnen neun Kinder, wovon drei der Mutter im Tode
 
vorangingen. Nach der Eheschließung wohnte sie noch etwas
 
vorangingen. Nach der Eheschließung wohnte sie noch etwas
über 13 Jahrei n Iowa. Im August 1876 kamen sie
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über 13 Jahre in Iowa. Im August 1876 kamen sie
 
nach Kansas und noch im Herbst desselben Jahres ließen sie
 
nach Kansas und noch im Herbst desselben Jahres ließen sie
 
sich auf der Farm, die sie käuflich erworben hatten, eine
 
sich auf der Farm, die sie käuflich erworben hatten, eine
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Postamt hat die Erste Mennonitengemeinde zu Christian,
 
Postamt hat die Erste Mennonitengemeinde zu Christian,
 
Kansas ihren Namen. — Der Herr hat Schwester Krehbiel
 
Kansas ihren Namen. — Der Herr hat Schwester Krehbiel
die Gnade gegeben, auch in hohem Alter verhätnismäßig
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die Gnade gegeben, auch in hohem Alter verhältnismäßig
 
gesund zu sein. Auch die Geisteskräfte wurden ihr erhalten,
 
gesund zu sein. Auch die Geisteskräfte wurden ihr erhalten,
 
sodaß sie sich für Heim, Freunde, Gemeinde usw. interessieren
 
sodaß sie sich für Heim, Freunde, Gemeinde usw. interessieren
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Under the influence of Christian parents and the church she found and accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior. On October 18, 1855, she was baptized and united with the Zion Mennonite Church in Lee County, Iowa. When they moved to Kansas she transferred her membership to the first Mennonite Church of Christian, Kansas, on March 18, 1877. She remained a faithful member of this congregation until death called her into the Church triumphant. At the time of her death she was the oldest member of the congregation. She served her Master in a quiet and unassuming way. She loved the house of God and as long as strength permitted was regular in church attendance. When she could no longer attend public worship, she used the Sabbath morning in private devotions in the reading of the Bible, the Hymn Book and especially in reading and meditating on a sermon. She also had a warm heart and an open hand for missions and for the other branches of the work of the Kingdom.
 
Under the influence of Christian parents and the church she found and accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior. On October 18, 1855, she was baptized and united with the Zion Mennonite Church in Lee County, Iowa. When they moved to Kansas she transferred her membership to the first Mennonite Church of Christian, Kansas, on March 18, 1877. She remained a faithful member of this congregation until death called her into the Church triumphant. At the time of her death she was the oldest member of the congregation. She served her Master in a quiet and unassuming way. She loved the house of God and as long as strength permitted was regular in church attendance. When she could no longer attend public worship, she used the Sabbath morning in private devotions in the reading of the Bible, the Hymn Book and especially in reading and meditating on a sermon. She also had a warm heart and an open hand for missions and for the other branches of the work of the Kingdom.
   
On May 3, 1863, she was married to Daniel Krehbiel and they were permitted to pass though [''sic''] life together for over 38 years, when on October 28, 1901, death overtook the husband. Their marriage was blessed with nine children, of who three passed on before the mother. After their marriage they continued to live in Iowa for a little over 13 years.
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On May 3, 1863, she was married to Daniel Krehbiel and they were permitted to pass though [''sic''] life together for over 38 years, when on October 28, 1901, death overtook the husband. Their marriage was blessed with nine children, of whom three passed on before the mother. After their marriage they continued to live in Iowa for a little over 13 years.
   
 
In August 1876 they came to Kansas and in the fall of the same year settled on the farm they had purchased one mile south of Moundridge. Here the deceased lived a little over 57 years. At the time the family moved on this farm Moundridge had not yet been built. They built a store near their home and here the husband served as farmer, merchant and postmaster, for the postoffice was located in this store. Its name was Christian and for this post-office the First Mennonite Church of Christian received its name.
 
In August 1876 they came to Kansas and in the fall of the same year settled on the farm they had purchased one mile south of Moundridge. Here the deceased lived a little over 57 years. At the time the family moved on this farm Moundridge had not yet been built. They built a store near their home and here the husband served as farmer, merchant and postmaster, for the postoffice was located in this store. Its name was Christian and for this post-office the First Mennonite Church of Christian received its name.
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“The memory of the righteous is blessed.” Prov. 10, 7.
 
“The memory of the righteous is blessed.” Prov. 10, 7.
   
Funeral services were held from the home and from the First Mennonite Church o Christian on Sunday afternoon, July 1, 1934. Rev. C. E. Krehbiel served with the introduction and Rev. John C. Goering and P. P. Wedel preached, the former in German and the latter in English.
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Funeral services were held from the home and from the First Mennonite Church of Christian on Sunday afternoon, July 1, 1934. Rev. C. E. Krehbiel served with the introduction and Rev. John C. Goering and P. P. Wedel preached, the former in German and the latter in English.
   
   

Latest revision as of 10:13, 12 June 2024

Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1934 Jul 24 p. 14

Birth date: 1841 Mar 31

Text of obituary:

Elizabeth Krehbiel wurde am 31. März 1841 auf dem Weierhof in der Rheinpfalz, Deutschland geboren, woselbst sie auch ihre Kinderjahre zubrachte. Im Jahre 1852 kam sie mit ihren Eltern in dieses Land und sie ließen sich bei Franklin Center in Lee County Iowa nieder, woselbst sie etwa 24 Jahre wohnte. — Unter dem Einfluß der christlichen Eltern und die Gemeinde fand sie in Christus Jesus ihren Heiland, wurde am 28. Oktober 1855 getauft und als Glied in die Zionsgemeinde, Lee County, Iowa aufgenommen. Später als sie nach Kansas übersiedelte, schloß sie sich der Ersten Mennonitengemeinde zu Christian, Kansas an am 18. März, 1877 und blieb hier ein treues Glied bis zu ihrem Abscheiden. Sie war zur Zeit das älteste Glied dieser Gemeinde. In stiller Weise diente sie ihrem Meister. Das Haus Gottes war ihr lieb und sie besuchte dasselbe solange die Kräfte es erlaubten. Konnte sie die Gottesdienste nicht besuchen, so pflegte sie daheim Andacht mit Bibel, Gesangbuch und mit dem Lesen einer Predigt. Auch hatte sie ein warmes Herz und eine offene Hand für Mission und die anderen Zweige der Arbeit unserer Konferenz. — Am 3. Mai 1853 verehelichte sie sich mit Daniel Krehbiel und sie durften über 38 Jahre in gesegneter Ehe leben, bis der Tod am 28. Okt. 1901 den Gatten forderte. Der Herr schenkte ihnen neun Kinder, wovon drei der Mutter im Tode vorangingen. Nach der Eheschließung wohnte sie noch etwas über 13 Jahre in Iowa. Im August 1876 kamen sie nach Kansas und noch im Herbst desselben Jahres ließen sie sich auf der Farm, die sie käuflich erworben hatten, eine Meile südlich von Moundridge nieder, wo die Verstorbene also über 57 Jahre gewohnt hat. Damals bestand die Stadt Moundridge noch nicht. Auf ihrer Farm bauten sie einen Kaufladen und der Gatte diente hier als Farmer, Kaufman und Postmeister; denn das Postamt wurde unter dem Namen "Christian" in diesen Kaufladen gebracht. Von diesem Postamt hat die Erste Mennonitengemeinde zu Christian, Kansas ihren Namen. — Der Herr hat Schwester Krehbiel die Gnade gegeben, auch in hohem Alter verhältnismäßig gesund zu sein. Auch die Geisteskräfte wurden ihr erhalten, sodaß sie sich für Heim, Freunde, Gemeinde usw. interessieren konnte. Sie war nur einige Tage schwer krank. Schon lange Zeit sehnte sie sich innig nach der himmlischen Heimat, und am 27. Juni 1934 wurde dieses Sehnen erfüllt, indem sie ruhig im Herrm entschlafen konnte. Ihr alter war 93 Jahre, 2 Monate und 27 Tage. Ihre Nachkommen sind wie folgt: Vorangegangen im Tode eine Tochter und zwei Söhne und ein Großkind. Am Leben sind 4 Töchter, 2 Söhne, 30 Großkinder und 22 Urgroßkinder. Nebst diesen denken ihrer im Segen auch viele weitere Verwandte und ein großer Freundeskreis. "Des Gerechten wird nimmermehr vergessen." Ps. 112, 6. "Das Gedächtnis der Gerechten bleibt im Sege." Spr. 10, 7. — Das Begräbnis fand am Sonntag, den 1. Juli statt im Heim und in der Ersten Mennonitengemeinde zu Christian. Rev. C. E. Krehbiel machte die Einleitung und die Prediger John C. Goering und P. P. Wedel dienten mit dem Wort Gottes.



Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1934 Jul 25 p. 3

text of obituary:

Elizabeth Krehbiel.

Elizabeth Krehbiel was born March 31, 1841, in the village of Weierhoff in the Palatinate of Bavaria, Germany. When 11 years of age in 1852 she with her parents and others came to this country and they settled at Franklin Center in Lee County, Iowa, where she lived for about 24 years. At that time that section of the country was still in the pioneer stage and thus she experienced two series of pioneer life, for in 1876 she came to Kansas with her family and they established their home here in what was at that time a new country.

Under the influence of Christian parents and the church she found and accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior. On October 18, 1855, she was baptized and united with the Zion Mennonite Church in Lee County, Iowa. When they moved to Kansas she transferred her membership to the first Mennonite Church of Christian, Kansas, on March 18, 1877. She remained a faithful member of this congregation until death called her into the Church triumphant. At the time of her death she was the oldest member of the congregation. She served her Master in a quiet and unassuming way. She loved the house of God and as long as strength permitted was regular in church attendance. When she could no longer attend public worship, she used the Sabbath morning in private devotions in the reading of the Bible, the Hymn Book and especially in reading and meditating on a sermon. She also had a warm heart and an open hand for missions and for the other branches of the work of the Kingdom.

On May 3, 1863, she was married to Daniel Krehbiel and they were permitted to pass though [sic] life together for over 38 years, when on October 28, 1901, death overtook the husband. Their marriage was blessed with nine children, of whom three passed on before the mother. After their marriage they continued to live in Iowa for a little over 13 years.

In August 1876 they came to Kansas and in the fall of the same year settled on the farm they had purchased one mile south of Moundridge. Here the deceased lived a little over 57 years. At the time the family moved on this farm Moundridge had not yet been built. They built a store near their home and here the husband served as farmer, merchant and postmaster, for the postoffice was located in this store. Its name was Christian and for this post-office the First Mennonite Church of Christian received its name.

Even tho Sister Krehbiel was somewhat frail in the last few years, the Lord gave her grace, so that she remained in fairly good health. He also retained her mental faculties so that she could take and active interest in her home, her friends, her church, etc. Only two years ago she still took care of her garden. She was sick only a few days. For a long period of time, however, she desired to go home and be with the Lord. This wish was granted when she quietly passed away on Thursday, June 27, 1934. Her age was 93 years, 2 months, and 27 days. Her descendants are as follows: those who preceded her in death are one daughter, one son, and one grandchild; those that remain to cherish her memory are four daughters, two sons, 30 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. Other relatives, and many friends will also bless her memory.

“The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.” Psalm 112, 6.

“The memory of the righteous is blessed.” Prov. 10, 7.

Funeral services were held from the home and from the First Mennonite Church of Christian on Sunday afternoon, July 1, 1934. Rev. C. E. Krehbiel served with the introduction and Rev. John C. Goering and P. P. Wedel preached, the former in German and the latter in English.

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