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Shantz, Charlie A. (1868-1957)
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| + | Goshen, Ind. — Charlie A. Shantz, who farmed in the Elkhart vicinity for more than 50 years, died here Feb. 28 at the home of a son-in-law and daughter, Rev. and Mrs. R. R. Smucker. He was 89. |
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| + | Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Prairie Street Mennonite Church in Elkhart, of which he was a member. J. B. Shenk and J. D. Graber of Elkhart, and John Gingerich of Johnstown, Pa. officiated. |
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| + | Surviving in addition to Mrs. Smucker, a former missionary to India, are three other daughters, Mrs. Charles Shaum of Hesston, Kan., Mrs. William Gehman of Elkhart and Mrs. Walter Roupp of Edwardsburg, Mich.; one sister, Mrs. Cora Linhoss of Elkhart; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. |
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Latest revision as of 15:39, 28 February 2017
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary:1957 Mar 7 p. 5
Birth date: 1868
text of obituary:
Retired Farmer, 89, Called by Death
Goshen, Ind. — Charlie A. Shantz, who farmed in the Elkhart vicinity for more than 50 years, died here Feb. 28 at the home of a son-in-law and daughter, Rev. and Mrs. R. R. Smucker. He was 89.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Prairie Street Mennonite Church in Elkhart, of which he was a member. J. B. Shenk and J. D. Graber of Elkhart, and John Gingerich of Johnstown, Pa. officiated.
Surviving in addition to Mrs. Smucker, a former missionary to India, are three other daughters, Mrs. Charles Shaum of Hesston, Kan., Mrs. William Gehman of Elkhart and Mrs. Walter Roupp of Edwardsburg, Mich.; one sister, Mrs. Cora Linhoss of Elkhart; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
