Diener, Tillie K. Horst (1890-1943)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1943 Sep 9 p. 1

Birth date: 1890 Dec 2

text of obituary:

News of General Interest

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— A large funeral was held recently at the Mennonite church at Canton, Kans., for Mrs. Charles Diener, widely known member of the church and community, who had passed away after a month's illness. As the former Tillie Horst, she was born and grew to womanhood int he Canton vicinity. He reached the age of 52 years.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1943 Sep 23 p. 3

text of obituary:

TILLIE K. DIENER

Tillie K. Diener, daughter of Francis and Margaret Hoover Horst, was born December 2, 1890, near Newton, Kansas, and died at the Bethel Deaconess Hospital on August 26, 1943, aged 523 years, 8 months and 24 days.

In her youth she was converted and became a member of the Mennonite church, to which she remained true until death.

In November, 1916, she was united in marriage to Charles Diener, who one year later was ordained to the ministry.

She was a faithful wife and was concerned about her responsibilities in the church and community. During her illness she would frequently mention her Sunday School class and greatly felt her responsibility in doing what she could.

Good health had been enjoyed all of her life until several weeks ago when she was taken to the hospital where her condition was found to be critical. several hours before death marked improvement was noticed and more hope was held for her recovery, so her home-going came suddenly. Her illness was caused by a brain abscess, and death by embolism.

Those near to mourn her departure are her husband, Charles Diener, and a niece, Margaret Risser, whom she has welcomed into her home since infancy, her mother having died at that time.

Two sisters and five brothers survive: Mrs. D. S. Reiff, Garden City, Ks.; Lena, Titus and Gaius of Newton; Silas and Clayton of Iowa, and Rufus of Kansas City.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Mary Risser, and a brother Amon.

At various times she expressed sincere appreciation for the many thoughtful remembrances during her illness.

In her Bible was found this verse;

"My times are in Thy hand;
     My God, I wish them there:
My life, my friends, my soul, I leave
     Entirely to They care."

Funeral services were held Saturday, August 28, at 3:00 o'clock at the home in charge of J. G. Hartzler, and at 3:30 at Spring Valley Mennonite church, near Canton, with Edward Selzer and Earl Buckwalter officiating. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery.