Kroeker, Mary Becker (1886-1960)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1960 May 5 p. 6

Birth date: 1886 March 28, Kansas
Date of Death: 1960 May 2, Kansas

text of obituary:

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— Mrs. Mary Kroeker, 74, a native of the Goessel community and widow of Jacob Kroeker, died unexpectedly at the home on West First Street Monday morning. Funeral services are to be held at the Newton Bible church Thursday afternoon, Rev. James F. Conway officiating, followed by burial at the Tabor Church cemetery north of Newton. Among the six surviving children is a son, Waldo H. of Newton. Also residing in this area are two brothers, Gustav Becker of Newton and Julius Becker of Walton; three sisters, Mrs. John Peters and Mrs. Jake Wiebe of Newton, and Mrs.Alvin Dalke of Goessel; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Rheinhold Becker of Newton.

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MLA Personal Photos Collection

Biographical note:
Newton, Kansas
Daughter of Julius and Maria (Frey) Becker
Married Jacob K. Kroeker 1909 November 23
Homemaker -- Goessel, Kansas

Bethel alumni note:

Photo holdings:
Individual -- Newton, Kansas
With sister, Bertha -- Newton, Kansas
See Jacob K. Kroeker for wedding photo

Sources:
Wedel Sisters B-4 & B-5
Tabor Church record 1944 p. 82
Grandma Online profile 89373
Find A Grave 10811870