Entz, Elise Bergman (1878-1934)

Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1934 Jun 12 p. 13

Birth date: 1878

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1934 May 30 p. 1

text of obituary:

Wives of Two Local Ministers Called by Death.

The local Mennonite congregation as well as the entire community, were saddened last Friday, at the report of the death of Mrs. C. A. van der Smissen [sic C. H. A. van der Smissen] of the Bethel Home for Aged, and Mrs. J. E. Entz, wife of the pastor of the First Mennonite church. Mrs. van der Smissen passed away quite suddenly at about seven o'clock Thursday evening, after she and her husband had spent part of that afternoon on an auto trip with Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Claassen. Since she partook of a good supper after the return, hear death which followed about an hour later, came very unexpectedly. She had, however, been in ill health for a number of years and at this time was entirely dependent upon the constant and devoted care of her husband.

Mrs. Entz passed away at her home east of newton at about 10 o'clock Friday morning after a lingering illness of several months. Devoted to her family and to the spiritual interests of the Mennonite church of which here husband is pastor, the absence of her help and counsel will be deeply felt.

Funeral services for Mrs. van der Smissen were held at the Bethel Home and at the First Mennonite church Tuesday afternoon, while funeral services for Mrs. Entz are being held today at the First Mennonite church. Rev. J. M Suderman of Buhler was in charge of the services held for Mrs. van der Smissen.

The Review extends heartfelt sympathies to the families and relatives of the departed.

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1934 May 30 p. 4

text of obituary:

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— Funeral services for Mrs. J. E. Entz, who passed away on Friday morning, will be held at the home east of Newton and at the First Mennonite church this afternoon.

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1934 Jun 6 p. 2