Voth, Helena S. Flaming (1868-1946)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 25 Apr 1946 p. 5

Birth date: 1868 May 1

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 16 May 1946 p. 3

text of obituary:

MRS. HENRY S. VOTH

Mrs. Henry S. Voth was born in the village Annenfeld, Crimea, South Russia, May 1, 1868.

She came to the United States in 1873 with her parents, H. A. Flamings, when she was five years old. She received her education in the Gnadenau school southeast of Hillsboro. In 1886 she was baptized by Rev. Jacob Buller and joined the Alexanderwohl church, and in 1908 transferred her membership to the Tabor church when it was organized.

She was married to Henry s. Voth, May 8, 1887, and shared the joys and sorrows of life with him for about 30 year until he was called to the heavenly home on March 11, 1917.

Nine children were born to them: Jacob, Lena (Mrs. P. L. Schmidt), Henry, John, David, Carolina (Mrs. D. U. Reimer), Nellie (Mrs. r. C. Reimer,) Emma (Mrs. William Voth,) and Bernhard. Daughter Lena preceded her in death May 18, 1911, leaving one daughter, Ella. Three grandchildren also preceded her in death.