Voth, Helena S. Flaming (1868-1946)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1946 Apr 25 p. 5

Birth date: 1868 May 1

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Newton And Vicinity

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— Funeral services for Mrs. Helena S. Voth were held at the Tabor Mennonite church on Tuesday, April 16. Rev. H. B. Schmidt was in charge and was assisted by Rev. C. C. Wedel. Rev. H. H. Flaming of Hillsboro, a brother of Mrs. Voth, conducted the services at the graveside. She leaves to mourn her passing the following children: Jacob Voth, Henry Voth, Mrs. Dave U. Reimer, Mrs. Dick Reimer and Ben Voth, all of Newton, and John Voth and Mrs. Wm. Voth of Walton. The following relatives had come from Oklahoma to attend the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. H. B. R. Flaming, Mr. and Mrs. John Flaming, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Vogt and Jimmie, Mrs. Helen Hiebert and Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Huebert, Mrs. Ezra Leppke, all of Corn, and Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Flaming of Clinton.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1946 May 16 p. 3

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MRS. HENRY S. VOTH

Mrs. Henry S. Voth was born in the village Annenfeld, Crimea, South Russia, May 1, 1868.

She came to the United States in 1873 with her parents, H. A. Flamings, when she was five years old. She received her education in the Gnadenau school southeast of Hillsboro. In 1886 she was baptized by Rev. Jacob Buller and joined the Alexanderwohl church, and in 1908 transferred her membership to the Tabor church when it was organized.

She was married to Henry S. Voth, May 8, 1887, and shared the joys and sorrows of life with him for about 30 year until he was called to the heavenly home on March 11, 1917.

Nine children were born to them: Jacob, Lena (Mrs. P. L. Schmidt), Henry, John, David, Carolina (Mrs. D. U. Reimer), Nellie (Mrs. R. C. Reimer,) Emma (Mrs. William Voth,) and Bernhard. Daughter Lena preceded her in death May 18, 1911, leaving one daughter, Ella. Three grandchildren also preceded her in death.

Her health was failing the last two years. On Saturday evening, April 6, 1946, she suddenly became quite sick and weak and Sunday morning the doctor said it would be best if she were taken to the hospital. she was then taken to the Bethesda Hospital in Goessel on Sunday morning, April 7. during the time in the hospital when we asked her if she had pain, she replied, that she did not. She peacefully passed away at 9 p. m. April 12, 1946, reaching the age of77 years, 11 months, 11 days.

In her daily devotional prayers she was very much concerned about her children and grandchildren. During the war she prayed daily for those of her grandchildren who were far away.

She leaves to mourn her departure five sons and three daughters and their families, 41 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, six brothers and four sisters: Henry, George, John, Peter, David and Herman Flaming; Elisabeth (Mrs. Peter Schmidt), Anna (Mrs. John Reimer), Agnes (Mrs. C. C. Vogt), and Mary (Mrs. George Harder).

She was a loving and faithful mother; we will miss her, but hope to meet her again in the Great Beyond. — The Family.