Ross, Mary Brenneman (1863-1957)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1957 Dec 26 p. 1

Birth date: 1863 Apr 27

text of obituary:

ONE OF OLDEST RESIDENTS AT ELIDA, OHIO CALLED BY DEATH AT AGE 94

Elida, Ohio. — Funeral services were held at the Pike Mennonite Church here for Mrs. Mary Ross, one of this area's oldest residents. She died at the home of Rudy Brunk on Nov. 21, reaching the age of 94.

Mrs. Ross, widow of Rev. George Ross who died in 1936, was born near here April 27, 1863, and had lived in the community most of her life. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Onie Nilsson of San Francisco and Mrs. Wm. Hooks of Lima; two sons, Robert of Denbigh, Va. and Rev. I. Mark Ross of Wooster; a brother, Noah Brenneman, and sister, Mrs. Perry Smith; 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and six great-great-children..