Harms, John Z. (1874-1950)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1950 Oct 26 p. 3

Birth date: 1874

text of obituary:

Pioneer in Harvey County Died

Whitewater, Kans. — John Z. Harms, pioneer Harvey county farmer who was brought to this country from Russia by his parents as an infant, passed away at Bethel Deaconess hospital, Newton, on Oct. 18 at the age of 76. Funeral services were conducted at the Gnadenberg Mennonite church on Saturday, Rev. H. E. Miller officiating.

Mr. Harms had lived on the same farm northwest of here ever since he came to this country in 1874. He was active in community affairs and church work, having served as a member of the school board for many years, trustee of Pleasant township and also trustee of the Gnadenberg church.

He leaves his wife Mary, two daughters and one son, two grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Anna Harms, and brother, Jacob D. Harms, both of Whitewater.

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