Swartzendruber, Christian C. (1880-1957)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1957 Oct 31 p. 5

Birth date: 1880

text of obituary:

Called By Death In Iowa City Hospital

Wellman, Iow. — Two lifetime residents of this vicinity, both 77 years of age, died within a few days of each other in Mercy Hospital at Iowa City.

Christian C. Swartzendruber, a native of Johnson County and retired farmer, died Oct. 12. Funeral services were held at the East Union Mennonite Church, where he had served as Sunday school superintendent, teacher and trustee. He also served on the local school board and was active in the rural electric cooperative.

Mrs. Gertrude (Yoder) Gingerich, wife of Menno Gingerich, died after four years of failing health. Surviving are her husband, one son and two daughters, and a foster daughter, Mrs.Eugene Blosser, missionary in Japan. Funeral services were held at the West Union Mennonite Church.