Ortman, Julianna (1876-1944)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1945 Jan 11 p. 3

Birth date: 1876 Feb 25

text of obituary:

MRS. CHRIST. K. ORTMAN

Julianna Ortman, daughter of Fred and Juliana Ortman, was born in Poland on February 25, 1876. She passed away December 22, 1944, at midnight, having reached the age of 68 years, 9 months and 27 days. Her illness was due to complications of the stomach, liver and gall.

When she was 30 years old her health failed and she was not well the rest of her life, and especially during the last eight weeks during which time she suffered a great deal.

In spite of her lingering illness during these many years she bore her cross of suffering patiently. Because of her ill health she with her husband left the farm in 1928 and moved to Marion, South Dakota, where she lived the remainder of her life.

In 1878, she with her parents, immigrated to America and they established their home near Moundridge, Kansas. There she spent her girlhood years and received a good elementary school education.

On October 4, 1891, she was baptized by Rev. Jacob Stuckey and was received as a member into the Mennonite church.

She was united in holy matrimony with Christ. K. Ortman on April 27, 1894. They established their home on a farm nine miles northwest of Marion, S. D. They were privileged to share joys and sorrows together for 50 years, 7 months and 25 days.

Seven children were born to this union, of whom two preceded her in death; one daughter in infancy and a son Emil through an accident at the age of 29 years. Her parents, five sisters and two brothers also preceded her in death.

She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, five children, Henry of Marion, David of Marion; Emma (Mrs. Jacob A. Unruh) of Marion; Elsie (Mrs. H. J. Warkentin) of Gilman, Wisconsin, and Ida (Mrs. Alfred D. Tieszen) of Marion; 3 daughters-in-law, 3 sons-in-law, 9 grandchildren, 2 brothers, Fred F. Ortman of Moudnridge, Kansas, and Henry Ortman of Salem, Oregon, and a large circle of relatives and friends.

During her years of ill health and especially in recent years, she spent much time in reading God's Word and praying for her loved ones and for missions.

We shall greatly miss our dear mother in the home.

During the eight weeks of her illness she received a great blessing when friends came to sing for her. She always enjoyed singing hymns.

We have lost a loving Mother,
Home is dark and empty now;
And our hearts are filled with sorrow,
     But to Jesus we will bow.