Kauffmann, Maggie Birky (1887-1965)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1965 Mar 4 p. 7

Birth date: 1887 Jul 22

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Winter Storm Changes Plans for Funeral

Hopedale, Ill. — A late winter snowstorm which paralyzed traffic in this area on Feb. 24 and 25 caused a change in plans for the funeral of Mrs. Aaron (Maggie) Kauffman [sic Kauffmann], 77, who died Monday evening, Feb. 22.

Since roads were drifted and snow-packed, only a brief funeral service was held on Tuesday at the local funeral home, followed by burial in the nearby cemetery. Most of the immediate family members were able to attend.

A memorial service was held at the Hopedale Mennonite Church the following afternoon, which was a beautiful day with moderating temperature. A large number of friends and relatives were able to attend the service, which was followed by a fellowship hour and lunch.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Kauffman [sic Kauffmann] is survived by four daughters, Pearl of Normal, Ill., Mrs. Mark (Erma) Hanks of Utica, Kan., Gladys of Chicago, and Mrs. Wayne (Dorothy) Miller of Detroit, Mich.,and three sons, Melvin of Hopedale, Russell of Glenview, Ill., and Dale of Grand Forks, N. D.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1965 Mar 11 p. 11

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MAGGIE BIRKY KAUFFMANN

Maggie Kauffmann was born to John C. and Magdalena (Zimmer) Birky in Decatur County, Kansas on July 22, 1887. She passed away at Hopedale, Ill. on Feb. 22, 1965 after an illness of eight weeks.

She was married Jan. 1, 1908 to Aaron Kauffmann. Those who cherish fond memories are her husband and children: Pearl of Normal, Ill., Mrs. Erma Hanks of Utica, Kan., Gladys of Chicago, Ill., Melvin of Miner, Ill., Mrs. Dorothy Miller of Dearborn Heights, Mich., Russell of Glenview, Ill., and Dale of Grand Forks, N. D.

Twelve grandchildren, five brothers, two sisters and three step-brothers will remember her and her Christian influence. Her many other friends and relatives will recall the generosity and warm hospitality of her home. She was a member of the New Castle Bible Church near Mackinaw, Ill.

Committal services were held at the Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery Thursday, Feb. 25. Memorial services were held Friday, Feb. 26, at the Hopedale Church in charge of her pastor, Rev. Robert Zehr, and her nephew Rev. Ivan j. Kauffmann, pastor of the Hopedale Mennonite Church.