Hiebert, Margaret Ensz (1897-1970)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1970 Jan 8 p. 8

Birth date: 1897 Feb 28

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• Mrs. Margaret Hiebert, 72, widow of Henry Hiebert and a longtime resident of the Hillsboro community, died at her home there on Dec. 29 after suffering a heart attack. The funeral was held Jan. 1 at the Alexanderfeld Mennonite Church, with Rev. Gordon Koehn and Rev. Abe Toews officiating.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 19 Feb 1970 p. 11

MARGARET ENSZ HIEBERT

Margaret Ensz Hiebert, daughter of Abraham G. and Margaret Klassen Ensz, was born near Inman, Kan. on Feb. 28, 1897. She died suddenly but peacefully in her home at Hillsboro, Kan. on Dec. 29, 1969, reaching the age of 72 years and 10 months.

Mother grew up in the Inman community. As one of 15 children, she learned well the lessons of sharing and hard work. She received her education at Inman at Hillsboro schools, later teaching German school at various places in Kansas.

At the age of 17 she felt the call of God and yielded her life to Him, finding forgiveness of sins and peace through the atoning blood of Christ. She made her vows in baptism on Dec. 6, 1914, becoming a member of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, which faith she upheld till the end.

On Aug. 10, 1919 she was married to Henry G. Hiebert, and they shared life's sunshine and shadows for over 47 years. This union was blessed with seven sons. The family appreciated the help of Bertha Steinle, who for 15 years was as one of the home.

They lived on a farm in the Hillsboro community until their retirement six years ago when they moved to Hillsboro. Only short while after this dad was afflicted with a long illness that took him from mother's side on Jan. 23, 1967, leaving her with heartaches to bear alone, especially her concern for son Dale.

Mother enjoyed good health most of her life but declined after dad’s passing, suffering from a heart condition which resulted in her death.

We thank God for the treasure of memories mother has left us, her caring and devotion, her prayers and tears, her example of obedience to the Master, pointing us to Him. She rejoiced when her sons gave their hearts to God.

Remembered by many will be her hospitality, her fellowship in the church, taking part in Sunday school and other activities.

We as a family were all privileged to come home for Christmas the first time since father's funeral. Monday morning her children and grandchildren were again together at her home, her sons sitting around the table, and as she entered the room to join them mother unexpectedly went to her eternal rest.

She leaves to mourn her departure seven sons and wives, Pat and Lucille, Lloyd and Alvina, James and Lillian, all of Hillsboro, Norman and Lorrene of Carpenter, S. D., Donald and Rose of Yale, S. D. Van and Bonnie of Clarksdale, Miss., and Dale of the home; four brothers, Isaac, Henry, and John, all of Inman, Kan., and Pete of Moundridge, Kan.; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Penner of Iroquois, S. D., Justine, Mrs. Tony Nikkel, and Sarah Ensz of Inman and Helen, Mrs. Albert Hiebert of Hillsboro; 27 grandchildren.

Preceding her were her husband, one grandson, Howard, four brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services were conducted in the Alexanderfeld Church near Hillsboro on Jan. 1, 1970. Min. Gordon Koehn opened with remarks and prayer. Min Abe Toews brought the message.

Interment was in the nearby cemetery.