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Jutzi, Ruth Cressman (d. 1968)
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| + | Akron, Pa. — Mrs. Ruth Jutzi, wife of Bruce Jutzi, Mennonite Central committee director in Hong Kong, died there following exploratory surgery on Dec. 3. The Jutzis began their term of service in July, 1967. |
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| + | A native of Ontario, Canada, Mrs. Jutzi belonged to the Steinman Mennonite Church, Baden, Ont. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd Cressman and Mrs. Gladys (Cressman) Grove, and graduated from the Stratford General Hospital School of Nursing in 1963. |
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| + | In Hong Kong she had suffered from recurring cases of lung infection and had been under close medical supervision. She appeared to be recovering satisfactorily and had started work on a part-time basis. On Dec. 2, MCC received word that Ruth had developed other complications which led to surgery and the discovery of circulatory problems. The couple had planned to return to Canada on Dec. 26. |
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| + | A memorial service was planned for 3:00 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Steinman Church. Albert Zehr, her present pastor, and Irvin Cressman, former pastor, participated in the service. Paul Longacre, MCC director for Asia, also attended the service. The body remained in Hong Kong. |
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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1968 Dec 12 p. 3
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Akron, Pa. — Mrs. Ruth Jutzi, wife of Bruce Jutzi, Mennonite Central committee director in Hong Kong, died there following exploratory surgery on Dec. 3. The Jutzis began their term of service in July, 1967.
A native of Ontario, Canada, Mrs. Jutzi belonged to the Steinman Mennonite Church, Baden, Ont. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd Cressman and Mrs. Gladys (Cressman) Grove, and graduated from the Stratford General Hospital School of Nursing in 1963.
In Hong Kong she had suffered from recurring cases of lung infection and had been under close medical supervision. She appeared to be recovering satisfactorily and had started work on a part-time basis. On Dec. 2, MCC received word that Ruth had developed other complications which led to surgery and the discovery of circulatory problems. The couple had planned to return to Canada on Dec. 26.
A memorial service was planned for 3:00 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Steinman Church. Albert Zehr, her present pastor, and Irvin Cressman, former pastor, participated in the service. Paul Longacre, MCC director for Asia, also attended the service. The body remained in Hong Kong.
