Peters, Bertha Becker (1888-1962)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1962 May 31 p. 5

Birth date: 1888 February 26, Kansas
Date of Death: 1962 May 25, Kansas

text of obituary:

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• Mrs. Bertha Peters, 74, wife of John E. Peters of 508 E. Third Street, died May 25 at the Bethel Deaconess Hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted Monday forenoon at the Walton Mennonite Church with Rev. James F. Conway, pastor of the Newton Bible Church, officiating. The Peters family lived near Peabody for a number of years, moving to Newton in 1953. Surviving in addition to her husband are three daughters, three sons, two sisters, two brothers, 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

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MLA Personal Photos Collection

Biographical note:
Goessel, Kansas
Daughter of Julius and Maria (Frey) Becker
Married John Emil Peters 1914 Novemner 14
Teacher, homemaker -- Marion County, Kansas

Bethel alumni note:
Bethel Academy student 1906-1906, 191201913

Photo holdings:
See Maria (Becker) Kroeker for photo with sister
See Abraham Peters (1850-1926) for family photo
See John Emil Peters for family photos

Sources:
Wedel Sisters B-4 & B-6
Tabor Ch. records p. 148
Obits
Alumni card
Grandma Online profile 89374
Find A Grave 10735553