Goering, Elisabeth J. Zerger (1884-1974)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1974 Nov 28 p. 8

Birth date: 1884 Feb. 22

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 26 Dec 1974 p. 11

MRS. ELISABETH GOERING

Elisabeth Zerger Goering, daughter of Joshua and Freni Stucky Zerger, was born on Feb. 22, 1884. She died on Nov. 23, 1974 at the Memorial Home for the Aged, Moundridge, Kan., reaching the age of 90.

She received her education in an elementary school, in both the English and German languages. She was baptized on Oct. 8, 1899 and became a member of the Hoffnungsfeld (Eden) church.

She helped take care of her uncle's family during the illness and after the death of her aunt, Mrs. Peter Zerger.

She married John J. goering on May 6, 1902 and took over the household duties in the home and a mother's place in the family. she became a loving mother to five children, showing much courage, sacrfice and devotion. This union