Goering, Helena (1891-1949)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1949 Oct 20 p. 5

Birth date: 1891 Jul 28

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— Funeral services were held at the Eden church near Moundridge on Thursday, Oct. 13 for Helen [sic Helena] Goering, who passed away Oct 10 at the home of her sister, Anna Goering, 815 East Broadway, Newton. The deceased had been a partial invalid and dependent upon her sister's care throughout her life. Ministers taking part in the service included Rev. Roland Goering of McPherson, Rev. S. J. Goering, Rev. P. P. Wedel of Moundridge, and Rev. D. J. Unruh.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1949 Nov 17 p. 3

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HELENA GOERING

Helena Goering, daughter of Adolph and Marie Goering, was born on July 28, 1891, on a farm in McPherson county, near Moundridge, Kans. On this same farm home she spent most of her life.

After the passing of her father on Sept 20, 1915, and the passing of her mother on Feb. 15, 1933, she continued to make this her home with her sister Anna, who cared for her and nurtured her with great love and care the rest of the days of her life. In July of 1944 she and her sister Anna moved to the city of Newton.

On Oct 17, 1949, she was taken to the Bethel Deaconess hospital suffering from cancer. She spent only three and one-half days in the hospital, as the Lord saw fit to call her home on Oct. 10 at 11:20 p. m.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother and five sisters. Remaining to mourn her departure are two sisters, one brother, one sister-in-law, one brother-in-law, one aunt, one uncle, and 14 nephews and nieces. Her lot in life in many ways was not bright. She never saw the light of day. She was never able to speak.

Although these senses were never fully developed it is marvelous to behold how through the grace of God she acquired so many virtues.

She developed great patience, great love, great obedience, and a great degree of understanding. When audible prayer was offered in her presence she became attentive. God did wondrous things for her and through her. He speaks to us through her life. Everyone that met her has been greatly moved. She in her own quiet way was a servant of God.

She was greatly loved and will be greatly missed, but it is comforting to know that she is now in the presence of God.