Riesen, Amelia Harms (1903-1971)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1971 May 13 p. 8

Birth date: 1903

text of obituary:

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— Mrs. Arthur Riesen, 68, of Route 3, Newton died in the Halstead Hospital on May 4 after having been ill since December 1970. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at the Grace Hill Mennonite Church, with Rev. E. J. Miller officiating. The former Amelia Harms, Mrs. Riesen was born in Harvey County and was a lifelong resident of the Grace Hill community. Surviving are her husband of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Joe Penner of Burrton; one son, Arthur M. of Shawnee, Kan.; and five grandchildren.