Jantz, Elizabeth Becker (1886-1954)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1954 Mar 11 p. 9

Birth date: 1886 Apr 7

text of obituary:

MRS. ELIZABETH JANTZ

Elizabeth Jantz, daughter of Benjamin B. and Susanna Becker, was born at Moundridge, Kansas April 7, 1886.

She moved to Meno, Okla. with her parents in 1898, where she became a member of the New Hopedale Mennonite church April 1, 1903, by baptism.

On Oct. 20, 1912, she was married to P. W. Jantz of Meno, Okla. and resided there until her death.

She was active in the Mennonite church as a Sunday school teacher for over 25 years until her health became such that she was unable to perform her duties. Along with poor health the past several years she contracted influenza, causing her death Dec. 3, 1953, at the age of 67 years, seven months and 26 days.

She leaves to mourn her death her husband, P. W. Jantz of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Elfrieda Ensz, Mrs. Erma Unruh of Meno, Mrs. Elda Faye Sheets of Enid; two sons, Marvin of Enid and Paul of Meno; three sisters, Mary Riesen of Ponca City, Martha Becker of San Diego, Cal., Esther Becker of Charlotte, N. Carolina; five brothers, Frank Becker of Gainsville [sic Gainesville], Florida, Harry Becker of Enid, Henry Becker of Medford, Walter Becker and Olin Becker of Meno; seven grandchildren, many other relatives and a host of friends.

Her love for the Lord was the mainstay of her life. Her testimony was a blessing to her friends as well as her loved ones.

"Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, for they shall rest from their labors.”

The Mennonite obituary: 1954 Mar 30 p. 208