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Ressler, Lina Z. (d. 1948)

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1948 Sep 2 p. 7

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WIDOW OF PIONEER MISSIONARY DIED

Scottdale, Pa. — Funeral services took place here on Aug. 20 for Lina Z. Ressler, widow of the late J. A. Ressler, who was in the first group of Mennonite missionaries to go to India at the turn of the century.

Mrs. Ressler, well-known as "Aunt Lina” through her contributions to the publication, "Words of Cheer," passed away at her home here on Aug. 17 after a long Illness.