Schrag, Freni Strausz (1863-1949)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1949 Aug 11 p. 5

Birth date: 1863

text of obituary:

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— Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite church of Pretty Prairie on Wednesday afternoon for Mrs. Fannie [sic Freni] (Strausz) Schrag, 85, a pioneer resident of Harvey county and mother of the Review editor, Menno Schrag. Rev. Sam J. Goering and Dr. Howard G. Nyce conducted the services. Mrs. Schrag passed away at her home southeast of Pretty Prairie early Monday morning. Born at Horodish [sic Horodisch], Russia on Dec. 16, 1863, she migrated to America with her parents in 1874; and the family settled near Moundridge. On March 4, 1886, she was married to Andrew G. Schrag, who with 11 children survive. Thirty-four grandchildren and several great grandchildren also survive.

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1949 Aug 25 p. 3