Loewen, Jacob (1855-1941)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1941 Jul 9 p. 1

Birth date: 1855 Oct 5

text of obituary:

Mennonite News of General Interest.

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— (Dr.) Jacob Loewen, 85, widely known by patients in Kansas who came to him for treatment of bone injuries, died recently at his home at Hillsboro, Kansas. He and his wife (Justina Leppke) were among the early settlers of the community. Last December they celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. They were married December 15, 1878, in a quiet Sunday ceremony held after the regular morning sermon. Funeral services for Grandfather Loewen were held at the Mennonite Brethren church, Hillsboro.