Jantz, Isaac T. (1881-1949)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1949 Sep 1 p. 3

Birth date: 1881 Mar 15

text of obituary:

ISAAC T. JANTZ

Isaac T. Jantz, son of Tobias Jantz and Susanna Unruh Jantz, was born in McPherson county near Galva, Kansas on March 15, 1881. He passed away at the Goessel hospital, Goessel, Kansas on August 14, 1949, at 6:05 p.m. He reached the age of 68 years and 5 months, less one day.

He lived in McPherson county, Kansas, where he spent his life as a farmer and a carpenter. His buildings which he constructed will serve as memorials of him for many years to come.

In June 1907 he was baptized by Rev. Henry Voth and received into the membership of the Immanuel Mennonite church, Moundridge, Kansas. On Sept. 19, 1948, he joined the fellowship of the First Mennonite church of McPherson, Kansas where he remained a loyal member until his death.

On Feb. 17, 1905, he was united in Holy Marriage to Carrie Koehn, with whom he was permitted to share life’s joys and sorrows for over 44 years. This union was blessed with eight children, five sons and three daughters. One of these children, Hazel, preceded him in death in February 1916. The seven living children are Cleo of Newton, Freeman of McPherson, Alvin of McPherson, Arnold of Foley, Alabama, Sadie, Mrs. Lavern Decker, of Peabody, Elda, Mrs. John Smith, of Moundridge, and Harvey of the home.

Mr. Jantz enjoyed good health until his health began to fail early last March. Although various doctors were consulted from that time on, his condition gradually grew worse. On the 23rd of June he was admitted to the Goessel hospital for treatment. In spite of everything the doctors' did for him he gradually grew weaker and never rallied greatly until his death. The doctors diagnosed his illness as bacterial endocarditis.

He bore his suffering very patiently and with great faith and hope that he would again recover from his illness and be able to return to his home and his church. He always expressed his longing to return, but the Lord saw fit to call him to a greater and more beautiful home above.

He leaves to mourn his departure his beloved wife; seven children; two sons-in-law; four daughters-in-law; 15 grandchildren; five brothers; five brothers-in-law; 10 sisters-in-law; 73 nieces and nephews and a host of relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, one sister and three brothers.

We mourn his departure but mourn not as those who have no hope.