Schmidt, Katie Unruh (1875-1948)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 19 Aug 1948 p. 3

Birth date: 1875 Jul 16

text of obituary:

MRS. KATIE UNRUH SCHMIDT

Mrs. Katie Unruh Schmidt was born July 16, 1875, in the state of Iowa, and departed this life July 15, 1948, in her home in Goltry, Okla. at the age of 73 years, less one day.

In her childhood she with her parents moved to Halstead, Kansas, where she grew to womanhood.

On November 16, 1894, she was united in marriage to Benjamin K. Schmidt, who preceded her in death four years ago, having shared joys and sorrows for nearly 50 years. To this union were born seven children, of whom four preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her departure one son, Cornel of Enid, Okla., two daughters, Eva of Garber, Okla., and Marie of the home; one brother, Simon of Goltry, three sisters, Mrs. Carie Nightengale of Halstead, Kansas, Mrs. Eva Schmidt of Lahoma, Okla., and Mrs. Esther Koehn of Ringwood, Okla.; 11 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.

At the age of 17 she accepted Christ as her Saviour and upon this faith received remission of sins and was baptized upon the confession of her faith, and added to the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, being a faithful member unto death.

In the home she was not self-centered, but with willing and loving hands ministered unto the needs and welfare of her loved ones, especially in times of sickness. In the church circle she was quiet, peaceable and consistant [sic] Christian; a faithful witness for her Redeemer. During her lingering illness her profound faith and hope in the living Christ was a constant inspiration to her children and friends.

July 9 she was stricken with paralysis, leaving her unconscious and helpless, from which she did not rally. She quietly fell asleep one week later. We believe she is resting near to the heart of God, where the weary are at rest. — The Family.