Nickel, Twila Mae (1944-1955)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1955 May 26 p. 1

Birth date: 1944

text of obituary:

MASSAGING HEART FAILS TO SAVE LIFE OF MISSIONARIES’ DAUGHTER

Mountain Lake, Minn. — Twila Nickel, 10-year-old daughter of Missionary and Mrs. Peter J. Nickel, passed away May 17 at Mankato hospital five days after her heart action was restored by massage during a minor operation. She had been unconscious since the operation.

Funeral services were held at the Gospel Mennonite church here, with Rev. A. H. Schultz in charge.

The little girl entered the hospital for a nose operation, and when a local anesthetic proved inadequate, was given a general anesthetic. During the operation her heart stopped beating and the doctor opened her chest to message [sic] it into action. However, it is believed that too long a time elapsed before heart action could be restored.

The Nickels had planned to return June 1 to Auke Bay, Alaska, where Mr. Nickel is in charge o the Minfield Children’s Home.

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1955 Jun 2 p. 8