Ediger, J. H. (Mrs.) Baergen (1871-1947)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1947 Aug 28 p. 3

Birth date: 1871 Jan 19

text of obituary:

MRS. J. H. EDIGER

Mother Ediger was a native of Russia. She was born on Jan. 19, 1871, in the village of Hamberg, Molotschna Settlement, South Russia. She came to the United States in 1877 with her parents, Gerhard E. and Helena Becker Baergen, and settled in Harvey County, Kansas.

She was baptized upon confession of her faith in her Redeemer by Elder Dietrich Gaeddert on Dec. 22, 1889, and received as a member in the Hoffnungsau church southeast of Inman. She was married to J. H. Ediger on Dec. 23, 1891. (They celebrated their golden wedding on Dec. 21, 1941, at the Bergtal church at Corn, Okla.)

They lived in Reno county, Kansas, several years and then sold their farm and moved to Oklahoma, where they settled in Caddo county. After several years they moved to Washita county, then to Littlefield, Texas. After a few years they moved to a farm northeast of Corn, where Mr. Ediger died Sept. 20, 1944. Mother continued to live in Corn until April, 1947, when she began to suffer from a heart ailment. Her daughter, Mrs. H. H. Hinz, then took her to her home.

She was taken to a local doctor and upon examination was advised to consult a specialist in Oklahoma City. The doctor pronounced the disease cancerous growth. She was treated by a specialist with x-ray, which relieved her condition, but her heart began to fail. She became weaker and weaker and had to suffer much. She was taken to the Western Oklahoma hospital at Clinton, on Aug. 4 and passed away on Aug. 5 at 6:30 a. m.

Funeral services were held at the Bergtal church, Corn, on Sunday, Aug. 10, with Rev. Henry Hege in charge and Bro. Henry Franzen assisting. A men’s trio from the Bergtal church and a mixed quartet from the Corn M. B. church assisted in the services. Burial was made in the Bergtal cemetery.

She is survived by two daughter, Helena, Mrs. H. H. Hinz, of Corn, and Katharina, Mrs. Arthur Hinz, of Gray, Okla., and five sons: Barney Ediger of Portland, Oregon; Cornelius Ediger of Turpin, Okla.; Albert Ediger of Liberal, Kansas; Paul Ediger of Turpin, Okla.; and William Ediger of Gray, Okla. Other survivors include a brother, P. G. Baergen of Corn, 26 grandchildren and six great great-grandchildren. One infant son, a 32-year-old son, James A. Ediger, a daughter Sara, three brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. We mourn, but not as those who have no hope.

She lived a consecrated life as could be seen in her Christian desires. She was active and concerned in church, Sunday School, and sewing circle activities. Her prayer life is a loss to all. She was a faithful member of the Bergtal church until her death.

Mother was always deeply interested in the welfare of the needy. She requested no flowers at her funeral, but rather asked that the money be used for relief of the needy in Europe. A collection for relief was held during the service which amounted to $156.

The Lord whom she loved and served so faithfully called her to her reward. She is now relieved from pain and suffering, at home in Glory where we shall meet her. — The Family.