Schmidt, Anna Unruh (1883-1953)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1953 May 21 p. 2

Birth date: 1883 Dec 25

KANSAS PIONEER DIED AT GREENSBURG

Greensburg, Kans. — Mrs. Anna Schmidt, 69, pioneer immigrant who came to Kansas from Poland, died at the Greensburg Memorial hospital May 10. Funeral services, in charge of Rev. Sam Janzen, were held at the Calvary Mennonite church May 12. Surviving are her husband, five sons and three daughters, all of Greensburg. Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt came here from McPherson county 41 years ago.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1953 May 28 p. 9, 10

text of obituary:

MRS. ANNA SCHMIDT

Anna Unruh, daughter of Tobias and Susie Unruh, was born in Austro, North Poland, on December 25, 1883, and departed from this life on May 11 at 12:10 a.m. at the Kiowa County Memorial hospital at the age of 69 years, four months, and 16 days. She had been in failing health for nearly two years.

She migrated with her parents to America at the age of twelve. The family settled near Moundridge, Kansas.

She was united in marriage to Pete C. Schmidt on December 23, 1902, at Newton, Kansas. He survives her. To this union were born five sons, Willie, Albert and Arnold of Greensburg, Ralph of Wilmore, and Carl of Inman, and three daughters, Alice, Mrs. Ed Schmidt of Greensburg, Margaret, Mrs. Arthur Peaster of Wilmore, and Frieda, Mrs. Clyde Jantz of Winton, Calif. They with their families survive her. This includes twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She also leaves four brothers, John of Yakima, Wash., Fred of Wichita, Henry and Pete of Cassoday, two sisters, Elizabeth of Burns, Helen of Yakima, Wash, and a host of relatives and friends. Her parents, a sister, and a brother preceded her in death.

Early in life, at the age of 14 years, she gave her life to Christ and was baptized by Rev. Val. Krehbiel into the Mennonite Church, of which she was faithful member until her loving Lord called her home. Her service and love for her Master was exemplified by her life in her home, her church, and community. She always put the needs of others before her own.