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Albrecht, Helena Penner (1847-1926)
Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 10 Feb 1927 p. 7
The Mennonite obituary: 1927 Feb 17 p. 7
Birth date: 1847 Apr 7
text of obituary:
Albrecht — Helena Albrecht, age 79 years, 6 months and 26 days., nee Penner, was born April 7, 1847, in Augustwaldi, West Prussia. At the age of six her parents, Cornelius and Adelgunde Penner, migrated to Russia, where they together with others settled in the vicinity of Saratov. Following catechetical instruction she was baptized on Pentecost in the year 1863, affiliating herself with the Koeppental congregation.
On February 18, 1873, she was united in marriage to Mr. Heinrich Albrecht. They made their home in the village named Lindenau, where they spent eight blessed and happy years.
They came to America after three years of moving hither and thither, arriving at Beatrice, Neb., September 12, 1884. They immediately joined the Beatrice congregation.
On February 9, 1908, her husband was taken from her side through a very sudden death, which sad event she survived eighteen years.
For several years she has been suffering from internal ailments which grew considerably worse during the last year and were also the final cause of her death.
Having committed herself to the Lord she patiently bore her affliction. She passed away in full faith in her Saviour on Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 12:30 A. M.
She leaves to mourn her departure three sons one daughter, one son-in-law, two daughters-in-law, fourteen grandchildren and many relatives and friends.
The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the Mennonite church, west of Beatrice.