Friesen, J. M. (d. 1938)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1938 Apr 27 p. 1

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Rev. J. M. Friesen of Corn, Oklahoma, Is Called to His Reward.

Corn, Okla., April 21. — Rev. J. M Friesen, a resident of this community since 1898, passed away at his home Monday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. Rev. Friesen had been ill for some time, suffering from diabetes, which together with other complications caused his death. He died on the farm on which he had filed and which he had resided since moving to Oklahoma.

Rev. Friesen was an extensive land holder and has been leader at the K. M. B. church north of Corn for many years. Rev. and Mrs. Friesen celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary February 11 with appropriate services arranged by their children.

Mrs. Friesen survives her husband, there being also ten children to mourn his departure.

Funeral services for the deceased will be held at the Corn M. b. church Friday afternoon, the services beginning at two o'clock. Interment will be at the K. M. B. church cemetery. — Washita Co. Enterprise.