Froese, Maria Thiessen (1874-1928)

Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1928 Jul 26 p. 7
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1928 Jun 20 p. 4

Birth date: 1874 Apr 28

Mrs. A. W. Froese.

Mrs. A. W. Froese, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aron and Anna Thiessen was born in Russia April 28th, 1874. At the age of 11 years she moved with her parents to America in 1885. They settled at Halstead, Harvey County, Kansas, where they remained a few years. Later they moved to Marion County and then from there moved to Cordell, Oklahoma, in 1898. At the age of 21 years she joined the Alexanderwohl Church. She was married to A. W. Froese, April 16th, 1903 near Cordell, where they remained about 8 years. From there they moved to Taloga where they lived about 3 years. From Taloga they moved to Carnegie where she remained until about 2 weeks before her death. She was taken ill with dropsy and several other diseases about 8 months ago. For the last 5 months she was down in bed, being treated by different doctors at Carnegie and Oklahoma City with no results. Then doctor Neal of Cordell was recommended. She was given treatments with good results. She wished to be taken to Cordell where she could be with her relatives. She suddenly got worse, suffered a painful death, passing away June 9th at 6 o'clock A. M. 1928 at the home of Grandpa and Grandma Froese near Cordell, Okla. She lived in holy matrimony with her husband, Rev. A. W. Froese, 25 years, 1 month and 26 days. To this union 4 children were born 3 daughters and 1 son all of whom still survive. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother to her berieved [sic] family.

She lived a true Christian life. Before her death she stated to her husband and children that she was ready and prepared to meet God.

She reached the age of 54 years, 1 month and 11 days, and leaves to mourn her death her berieved [sic] husband, 3 daughters, 1 son, 2 son-in-laws, 2 grandchildren, 3 sisters, 2 brothers, father and mother-in-law and a host of relatives and friends.