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Frey, Augusta Neufeld (1903-1971)
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1971 Mar 25 p. 8
Birth date: 1903 Jul 18
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1971 Apr 15 p. 11
text of obituary:
Augusta (Neufeld) Frey was born on July 18, 1903 near Goessel, Kan. to Abraham and Elizabeth Neufeld. She passed away on March 18, 1971, having reached the age of 67 years and eight months.
She was baptized upon confession of faith into the Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church by Rev. P. H. Unruh in May of 1919.
On Oct. 18, 1924 she was united in marriage to Edward H. Frey. She later joined the Tabor Mennonite Church where Edward was a member. After moving to North Newton they joined the Bethel College Mennonite Church, where she was a faithful member until her death. Two sons and two daughters were born to this union.
Survivors include her husband; the children, Raymond and wife LuEtta of Route 2, Hillsboro, Earla and husband Hershel Critchfield of Route 2, Newton, Marlin and wife Deane of Newton, Nila and husband Duane Chambers of Newton; 10 grandchildren; two sisters and two brothers, Ann and husband Herb Peters of Lehigh, Mary and husband Sam Schroeder of McPherson, Otto Neufeld and wife Mildred of Lehigh, Abe Neufeld and wife Eva of Hutchinson, and Mrs. Bill (Mabel) Neufeld of Peabody. Two brothers, Bill and Jacob, preceded her in death. She also leaves to mourn a host of relatives and friends.
She was always greatly concerned about the welfare of her children and grandchildren. She also was much interested in music. Often she would say “Play some of our good records again,” which we would listen to over and over. — E. H. Frey and Family.
The Mennonite obituary: 1971 Apr 6 p. 235