Rogalsky, Maria Reimer (1888-1956)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1956 May 3 p. 6

Birth date: 1888 Jul 8

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— Mrs. Maria Rogalsky, 67, wife of Herman Rogalsky of 516 Highland, died Saturday at Axtell Christian Hospital where she had undergone surgery earlier in the week. She had ben [sic] ill for some time. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Draper's Funeral Chapel in Newton and the Goessel Mennonite Church, Rev. Leo Miller and Rev. P. P. Buller officiating. Mrs. Rogalsky, the former Maria Reimer, was a native of the Goessel community. She is survived by [one previous line duplicated, some text missing in original] ren, Mrs. J. E. Brace of Springville, Calif. and Edwin Smith of Newton; a sister, Mrs. Anna Goertz of Newton; a sister-in-law, Mrs. C. A. Reimer of Goessel; one brother-in-law, Jacob H. Neufeld of Phoenix, Ariz.; three grand-daughters and one great-granddaughter.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1956 May 10 p. 6

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— The report in last week's paper of the death of Mrs. Herman Rogalsky was somewhat confused due to a misplaced line of type. It should have read, "She is survived by her husband, Herman Rogalsky, and the following children; Mrs. J. E. Brace of Springville, Calif. and Edwin Smith of Newton."

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1956 May 31 p. 8

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MRS. MARIA ROGALSKY

Maria Reimer Rogalsky, beloved wife of Herman Rogalsky, was born July 8, 1888, in Marion County, Kansas and was reared in the home of her parents, Abraham J. and Helena Neufeld Reimer.

She was baptized and accepted as a member of the Alexanderwohl church by Rev. Peter Balzer on June 3, 1906.

She was united in holy matrimony with Herman Rogalsky May 23, 1917, and they lived happily together for almost 39 years. In the fifth year of their marriage they adopted two children, Anna and Edwin Smith, ages 13 and two and on-half years, who brought joy into their home for many years.

When the Goessel Mennonite church was organized they transferred their membership there. On May 23, 1942, they celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary, and two years later moved to Newton where they have resided for the past 12 years.

She is survived by her husband, Herman Rogalsky; the children, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bese of Springville, Calif. and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Smith of Newton; three grandchildren, Mrs. Bonnie Baumgartner and husband Robert, Joyce Ann and Sandra Sue Smith; one great-granddaughter, Ronda Jean Baumgartner, who was a great joy to her; a sister, Anna Goertz of Newton; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. C. A. Reimer of Goessel and Mrs. P. A. Reimer of Shafter, Calif.; one brother-in-law, J. H. Neufeld of Phoenix, Ariz.; and a number of nieces and nephews who mourn her passing.

Preceding her in death were a sister Helen (Mrs. J. H. Neufeld), one brother J. A. Reimer, and nine brothers and sisters in infancy. Also one half-sister and four half-brothers preceded her.

She died at the age 67 years, 10 months and 20 days. She was very active in church work and sewing society, a devoted wife and mother, and a loyal friend to all who knew her.