Althaus, Johann (1836-1908)

Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1908 Nov 19 p. 6

Birth date: 1836

text of obituary:

Althaus. – Am 5. November 1908 in Bluffton, Ohio, Johann Althaus im Alter von 72 Jahren, 1 Monate und 18 Tagen. Er wurde in Wayne Co., Ohio, geboren. Am 10. April 1865 verehelichte er sich mit Anna Schumacher. Br. Althaus war von Jugend auf ein Glied der Mennonitengemeinde. In den letzten Jahren war er kränklich, bis seine Kräfte dann zusehends abnahmen und er sanft einschlummerte. Seinen Hinscheid betrauern die Gattin, 11 Kinder, 1 Bruder, 28 Großkinder und viele Freunde. Das Begräbnis fand von der Ebenezer Kirche aus statt. Leichenreden wurden gehalten von J. B. Baer und C. Hege.

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The Mennonite obituary: 1908 Nov 19 p. 6

text of obituary:

Althaus. — On Nov. 6, 1908, at Bluffton, Ohio, John Althaus, aged 72 years, 1 month and 18 days. He was born in Wayne Co, Ohio. On April 10, 1865, he was married to Anna Schumacher. To this union were born 6 sons and 6 daughters. Brother Althaus was a lifelong member of the Mennonite church. He was in failing health for the past few years until he quietly and peacefully fell asleep. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, 11 children, 1 brother, 28 grandchildren, and many friends. Funeral services were held at the Ebenezer church, conducted by Revs. J. B. Baer and C. Hege.