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Claassen, John H. (1864-1927)
Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1927 Jul 28 p. 7
Birth date: 1864 Feb 16
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1927 May 18 p. 4
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— The funeral of J. H. Claassen was held at the Emmaus church near Whitewater last Friday. Paul Bartsch from Newton was among those who attended the services.
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1927 May 25 p. 3
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John H. Claassen was born in Germany on February 16, 1864. He came to America with his parents in 1876, the family settling in Butler county, Kansas, which has since been his home. He easily learned the English language and was of material assistance to his parents in meeting the many demands of pioneer life.
He became a member of the Emmaus Mennonite Church of Whitewater through baptism in 1881, and always took an active interest in its affairs.
On December 30th, 1890, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Thierstein, who was called from his side to the heavenly home four years ago, after 32 years of happy married life. The feeling of loneliness after his wife's death never left him, although he found comfort in the love of his children.
He had enjoyed good health almost all of his life. Of late syptoms [sic] of prostatic hypertrophy became apparent, and upon the advice of several physicians he decided to undergo an operation in the hope of being cured.. The operation seemed successful at first, but complications followed, and after much suffering he passed away Monday, may 9, 1927l.
Left to mourn his loss are seven sons, seven daughters, twelve grandchildren, one brother, three sisters and many other relatives. One son died at the age of one and one-half years.
The deceased reached an age of 63 years, 2 months and 21 days.
Many readers of the "review" have intimately known Bro. Claassen, as he was quite active in the Western District Conference and attended several session of the General Conference. At the session in Berne last fall he served as assistant secretary.
The Mennonite obituary: 1927 Jun 16 p. 6