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Sprunger, Sybilla G. (1897-1966)
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| + | <h3>Member of Berne Church Called Away in Death</h3> |
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| + | Berne, Ind. — Two well-known members of the large First Mennonite congregation here were called away in death recently. |
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| + | Miss Sybilla G. Sprunger, 69, a retired high school teacher, died Feb. 4. She had suffered a stroke of paralysis on Christmas eve, 1965. Miss Sprunger taught in several Indiana high schools, and also operated the Sprunger Music Store at her home and gave private piano lessons. |
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| + | Mrs. Sarah M. Burkhalter, wife of Menno Burkhalter, died Jan. 30 at the age of 89. In 1903 she and her husband founded the Fair Store here, in which he is still active. She was the mother of Dr. Freeman Burkhalter, music director in the Berne schools, and Rev. Edward Burkhalter, missionary to India. Three daughters also are among the survivors. |
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| + | Both women were active members of the First Church, where the funeral services were conducted on Feb. 2 and 5, respectively. |
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| + | ''The Mennonite'' obituary: 26 Apr 1966 p. 291 |
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Latest revision as of 11:42, 22 July 2021
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1966 Feb 17 p. 6
Birth date: 1897
text of obituary:
Member of Berne Church Called Away in Death
Berne, Ind. — Two well-known members of the large First Mennonite congregation here were called away in death recently.
Miss Sybilla G. Sprunger, 69, a retired high school teacher, died Feb. 4. She had suffered a stroke of paralysis on Christmas eve, 1965. Miss Sprunger taught in several Indiana high schools, and also operated the Sprunger Music Store at her home and gave private piano lessons.
Mrs. Sarah M. Burkhalter, wife of Menno Burkhalter, died Jan. 30 at the age of 89. In 1903 she and her husband founded the Fair Store here, in which he is still active. She was the mother of Dr. Freeman Burkhalter, music director in the Berne schools, and Rev. Edward Burkhalter, missionary to India. Three daughters also are among the survivors.
Both women were active members of the First Church, where the funeral services were conducted on Feb. 2 and 5, respectively.
The Mennonite obituary: 26 Apr 1966 p. 291
