Schrag, Frenie Graber (1853-1936)

Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1936 Sep 8 p. 14

Birth date: 1853 Apr 20

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1936 Sep 2 p. 5

text of obituary:

Frenie Schrag

Mother and sister Frenie Schrag, nee Graber, was born April 20, 1853, in Wolinia, Russia. She accepted her Savior in her maiden years and was baptised by Elder Jacob Stucky. There she also cast her matrimonial happiness with Daniel Schrag.

Several years after their marriage the young couple migrated to America and settled in So. Dakota. Their career in this country was that of a sojourner like that of Jacob of old. They lived in Dakota 6 years, in Dallas, Ore., 8 years, in Eugene, Ore. 10 years, in Menno, Wash., 17 years, in Hubbard, ore. 3 years and in Monroe, Wash., the last 16 years. Her husband died ten years ago and was laid to rest in a family lot with a reserved space, waiting for her to be laid at his side. The departed mother, grandmother and sister was a faithful attendant and member of this church and a regular attendant of the ladies mission society.

In her last days she was happily surprised by her younger sister from Kansas. But the happy reunion was over when the angel of death took her home, for which she was longing for many long days. her old, worn Bible and songbook were her company and comfort.

She is the mother of ten children of which two preceded her in death. The ones living are: Mrs. Anna Welty of Reedley, Calif., Marie and her sister Amelia Kaufman of this place; Carrie Laura and Rose of Ritzville, Wash.; Josef of Sheridan, Oregon; and Lavina Fauchner of Detroit, Mich. Nine grandchildren, four sisters, and two brothers, and a host of relatives and friends who hold her memory dear. She has fallen asleep in her faith in the Lord at the ripe age of 83 years and 4 months.

Funeral was held Saturday afternoon, Aug. 22, conducted by the Menn. Church. Rev. Martin Gering and Baumgartner spoke words of comfort.