Voth, John J. (1864-1954)

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1954 May 13 p. 5

Birth date: 1864 April 28

text of obituary:

— Funeral services for John J. Voth, of Canton, pioneer settler of the Goessel community, were held Sunday afternoon at the Alexanderwohl church, Rev. Phil. A. Wedel officiating. He passed away Wednesday, May 5, at the Bethesda hospital, reaching the age of 90 years and seven days. Surviving are seven children; one sister, Mrs. J. H. Schmidt of Wichita; and one brother, Rev. P. R. Voth of North Newton.

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1954 May 20 p. 9

text of obituary:

John J. Voth, son of Cornelius and Helena Richert Voth, was born in Gnadenthal, South Russia on April 28, 1864, and passed away on Wednesday morning, May 5, 1954, reaching the age of 90 years and seven days.

When he was 10 years old he came to America with his parents in the great immigration of the Mennonites in 1874. The family first lived with the rest of the immigrants in the immigrant home and then later founded their own home in the Alexanderwohl settlement. He experienced all the hardships of pioneer life as he helped his parents earn a living.

October 18, 1882, he was baptized upon confession of faith in his Saviour Jesus Christ by Elder Jacob Buller and became a member of the Alexanderwohl church, whose faithful member he remained until death.

On October 12, 1890, he was united in marriage to Margareth [sic Margaretha] Enns by Rev. Peter Pankratz. The parents established their home in the western part of Marion county a few miles north of the Alexanderwohl church. Later they moved to their present home in McPherson county.

To this union were born nine children, of whom two died in infancy. The Lord blessed this happy union in manifold ways, materially and also spiritually. On Nov. 16, 1940, the parents were privileged to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. This was a time of great blessing and rejoicing for them.

The mother passed away Aug. 25, 1947. This truly Christian mother to whom the father and the children were so devoted was greatly missed. They had shared life’s joys and sorrows for over 56 years. Father was greatly concerned about his family and in love and devotion did everything he could for their welfare. He was greatly interested in the activities of his community, and was active in the church as long as health permitted.

The departed father enjoyed good health throughout his life except for the last few years when the impact of old age was felt. He entered the hospital two days after his birthday, after suffering a stroke. There he was given the best of medical care, but the Lord called him to his eternal glory.

He leaves to mourn his passing three daughters and four sons, Charles Voth and family of Garden City, Kansas, Herbert Voth and family of Ferndale, Wash., Olga, Mrs. Frank Unruh, of Wichita, Kansas, Frieda, Leo, Rebecca and Roland of the home; two daughters-in-law and one son-in-law; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister and many other relatives and friends.

“And He that sat upon the throne said, ‘Behold I make all things new.’” Rev. 21:5.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, May 9, 1954, at the Bergen funeral home in charge of Rev. Charles Diener and at the Alexanderwohl church in charge of Rev. P. A. Wedel. Burial was made in the Alexanderwohl Church cemetery. — The John J. Voth Family.