Farber, Catherine Elizabeth Banze (1865-1946)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1946 Sep 26 p. 5

Birth date: 1865 Sep 20

text of obituary:

Newton And Vicinity

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— Funeral services for Mrs. Justus Farber were conducted at the First Mennonite church of Halstead on Wednesday afternoon, Sept 20, by Rev. D. C. Wedel of Newton. Mrs. Farber died at the Halstead hospital on Sept. 18 after a lingering illness. She was born at Hesse, Germany, Sept. 20, 1865, and came to Halstead at the age of 16.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1946 Oct 3 p. 3

text of obituary:

MRS. JUSTUS FARBER

Mrs. Justus Farber passed away at the Halstead hospital on September 16, 1946, after a lingering illness.

Catherine Elizabeth Banze was born in Besse, Germany, on September 30, 1865, and passed away at the age of 80 years, 11 months, and 16 days.

At the age of 16 years she, with her aunt and uncle Henry Holle, came to Halstead, Kansas, to join her brother, Martin Banze. On May 21, 1887, she was united in marriage to Justus Farber. Three children came to bless this home, William Adam, Selma Augusta, and Edna Marie. In May of this year they were privileged to celebrate their fifty-ninth wedding anniversary.

Her primary interest in life was her home and family. She was a kind devoted and loving mother, and will be greatly missed by her family.

Her avocation was the culture of beautiful plants and flowers. She was indeed a creator with God of beauty. All growing things seemed to thrive luxuriantly under her loving care. The heart and eye of many a passerby was inspired by the loveliness of her flowers. Many were the shut-ins and sick with whom she shared her treasures. Surely the God of light and love and beauty has created a place for her in His eternal garden.

At the age of 14 she was confirmed and united with the Evangelical Reformed church in Germany. Here in Halstead she with her husband united with the German Methodist Episcopal church and she was a loyal member of the women's foreign missionary society and the sewing society. When that church was dissolved she joined the Mennonite church and remained a loyal member until her death. She was a member of the Royal neighbor Lodge of America.

She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband Justus Farber; a son, William A. Farber of Halstead; two daughters, Mrs. A. W. Bauman, of Burrton, and Mrs. John C. Buthman of Sioux City, Iowa; five grandchildren, and many relatives and friends.

Memorial services were conducted from the First Mennonite churh on Wednesday afternoon, September 18, 1946, at 2:30 o'clock with Rev. D. C. Wedel of Newton in charge. He was assisted by Rev. John C. Buthman of Sioux City, Iowa. A ladies quartett sang "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" (in German) and "Abide With Me." They were Mrs. Ernest Mueller, Mrs. Paul Schroeder, Mrs. Henry Will and Mrs. Dan Krehbiel. Mrs. Ruth Rose and Miss Alma Ruth were at the piano and organ. Bearers were Mike Hoffman, Carl Haury, Carl Holle, Oscar Erdman, Paul Schroeder and Fred Baumann.

She was laid to rest in the Halstead Cemetery.