Regier, Marie Bartel (1903-1931)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1931 Jun 17 p. 4

Birth date: 1903 Dec 30

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— Mrs. Otto Regier of Burrton, who was in Bethel Hospital, and was thought to be recovering nicely from confinement, suffered a relapse on June 8th and finally died on June 13th. As she was a young mother leaving a three year old son and the ten day old baby boy her death brings especially great sadness to her husband and the family connection. The parents of the departed one, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bartel, formerly of Hillsboro, but now of Dalhart, Texas have arrived and are with Mr. Regier at this time. The funeral will take place at Burrton on Wednesday afternoon of this week.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1931 Jul 1 p. 1

text of obituary:

The deceased, Marie Bartel Regier, beloved wife of Otto Regier, was born near Hillsboro, Kansas, on Dec. 30, 1903, and was called to her heavenly home on June 13, 1931, so attained the age of 27 years, five months and 14 days.

Her parents, Henry and Marie Bartel, lived on a farm, so the deceased grew up in a rural community, attended church and Sunday School and the Hillsboro Mennonite academy. She thus enjoyed the great privilege of growing up from young childhood to young womanhood in a Christian home and the wholesome atmosphere of a Christian community.

In early life she gave her heart to God, and on April 3, 1921, was baptized on her confession of faith by Elder John H. Epp, and became a member of the Hillsboro Mennonite church.

On April 21, 1927, she was united in the bonds of holy matrimony with Otto Regier, and with him established their happy home on a farm near Burrton, Kansas.

Their home was brightened when a son was born to them on Aug. 18, 1928. A second son was born to them on June 4, 1931. The mother was recovering very nicely until June 8, when a fever developed. Medical skill and careful nursing failed to conquer the ailment. It was otherwise ordained of the Heavenly Father. Her condition grew steadily worse. During these days of suffering and weakness the peace of soul and trust in her Savior, which had been hers during the years, supported her now. Even in her failing strength she sought to comfort her husband as he wept at her bedside. Hers was a living faith in Jesus, her Savior. When asked, she said, "yes, I am prepared and ready to go to Jesus."

It was on Saturday, June 13, at about 2 o'clock in the afternoon that the end approached and her spirit took flight, and in the presence of her husband and a few relatives and friends the soul went to meet its Savior.

Her life was one of service and sacrifice. She always had the welfare of others at heart first and she put herself last. She was very fond of the beautiful in nature and was enraptured of grand scenery in nature and was quick to observe the same. She was deeply moved by sacred music, and was a great friend of children, and it did not take children long to discover this. Now, she in glory, is joined with the chorus of the pure angelic spirits, worshiping her Savior, enjoying the lovely beauty of the heavenly paradise and listening to the blissful melodies of the music of heaven.

She leaves to mourn her early departure, her husband and the two baby sons, Vernon and Arlie; her parents; four brothers and two sisters, and many relatives and friends. They do sorrow, but not as they have have no hope.

Our dearly beloved has gone to meet her Savior. We praise His Holy Name that He was prepared a place for her, that she may now be where He is.

Funeral services were held in Burrton. At the home Rev. J.M. Suderman of newton conducted the services. A large concourse of people had gathered in the Christian church in Burrton, the Mennonite Church being too small to accommadate {sic] the mourners and friends. The pastor of the Burrton Mennonite Church Rev. H. P. Krehbiel and Re.v J. H. Epp of Hillsboro preached. A male quartett {sic] of the Burrton church sang severla songs and Abr. Epp sang a solo.