Jantzen, Heinrich C. (1878-1944)

Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1945 Jan 2 p. 14

Birth date: 1878 Dec 3

text of obituary:

Heinrich C. Jantzen, Sohn von Abraham und Catharine Jantzen, ward am 3. Dez. 1878 im Dorf Ostenfeld, Rußland, geboren und kam 1884 mit Eltern nach einer Farm NW von Beatrice, Nebr. wo er deutschen und englischen Schulunterricht genoß. Durch Anregung der christlichen Erziehung im Elternhause und Religionsunterricht fühlte er das Bedürfnis mit dem Herrn in den Glaubensbund zu treten und empfing am 6. Juni 1897 die heilige Taufe. Am 31. Januar 1907 heiratete er Marie Enß. Da der Herr ihnen den Segen eigener Kinder entsagt hatte, nahmen sie in 1914 einen Pflegesohn an, welchem sie viel Liebe erwiesen. 1924 zogen sie auf ihre eigene Farm 10 M. West von Beatrice. Eine tiefe Wunde schlug der Herr, als Er am 24. Oktober 1936 die liebe Gattin plötzlich abrief, doch fügte er sich in Gottes Willen. Vor 8 Monaten zog er in die Stadt. Am 10. Oktober mußte er sich einer Operation unterziehen. Es war ein schweres Krankenlager, doch Gott gab viel Gnade, so konnte es es [sic]mit Geduld und Ergebung tragen, bis der Herr ihn am 29. November zu sich in die Ewigkeit nahm. Er wurde 65 J. 11 M. und 26 Tage alt. Als gläubiger Christ war er stets willig dem Herrn zu dienen, nahm regen Anteil am Werk der Gemeinde und Sonntagsschule. Obgleich es ihm in den letzten 8 Jahren oft einsam wurde, so hob er seine Augen stets auf zu den Bergen von welchen ihm Hilfe kam. Erfreulich ist, daß er nun Den schauen darf an Den er hier geglaubt. Er hinterläßt seinen Sohn Carl, 2 Brüder, 1 Schwester und viele Freunde seiner zu gedenken.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1944 Dec 21 p. 5

text of obituary:

HENRY C. JANTZEN

Henry C. Jantzen was born in Russia, December 3, 1878. He was the son of Abraham and Catharine Jantzen.

In 1884, at the age of six years, he came with his parents and others to America. They settled on a farm in Gage county, Nebraska, where he grew to manhood. He received his training in the district and parochial schools.

On June 6, 1897, he was baptized on his confession of faith and united with the Mennonite church. Later he moved on a farm near Plymouth, Nebraska, and on January 31, 1907, he was united in marriage to Marie Ensz.

Since they were not blessed with children of their own, they adopted a son in 1914. With joy they received him into their home and showed him much love.

In 1924 they moved on their own farm 10 miles west of Beatrice.

Eight years ago on October 24 sorrow entered the home when his wife suddenly passed away. Patiently he bore the sorrow and yielded to God's will.

Eight months ago he left his farm and moved to Beatrice.

On October 10 he underwent a serious operation from which he never recovered. God gave him much grace on his bed of suffering and he bore it with great patience and yieldedness until on November 20, 1944, he quietly fell asleep to be with the Lord.

He attained an age of 65 years, 11 months and 26 days.

He lived a consistent Christian life, was always interested in the furtherance of the Gospel and was willing to do his part in serving the Lord in His vineyard.

Although he was often lonely during the last eight years, he lifted up his eyes unto the hills from whence cometh our help. We sorrow not as such that have no hope, but rejoice that he is beholding Him in whom he believed.

He leaves his son Carl, who will mourn nis loss, two brothers, John B. and Jacob P. Janzten [sic Jantzen]; one sister Catherine, and many relatives and friends. — The Family.