Warkentin, Henry (1870-1927)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1927 Jun 8 p. 4

Birth date: 1870 Feb 28

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— The funeral of Henry Warkentin who died in the Grace hospital at Hutchinson Tuesday morning, May 31, was held at the Christian church of Burrton last Friday. Mr. Warkentin had been suffering of cancer of the stomach for a number of years, but it was only recently that this case became acute. he was a respected citizen of Burrton, and a member of the Mennonite church at that place. His wife and three grown children survive him.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1927 Jun 15 p. 3

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Henry Warkentin

Henry Warketin passed away at Grace hospital, Hutchinson, Kans., at 5 o'clock, Tuesday morning, May 31, 1927, while undergoing a serious operation. He was born in South Russia, Feb. 28, 1870. He emigrated to America with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Abr. Warkentin, in 1879. They settled in Harvey Co., eight miles north of Burrton. Here he went to school and spent his youth until he was united in marriage with Katie Dick, Oct. 20, 1893. Since then he had resided on his farm 2 miles north of Burrton.

He was a good, loving and faithful husband and father. He attained the age of fifty seven years, 3 months and 3 days. He leaves to mourn his death his wife and 3 children, 6 grandchildren, 2 brothers, one sister and a host of friends.

For several years he had been afflicted with ulcers of the stomach. This sometimes caused severe pain but of late he felt much better. Monday morning he apparently did not suffer any, did the chores as usual. About 11 o'clock he became very sick. A doctor was called, but without avail. at 2 o'clock he was taken to the hospital and at 5 had passed away.

Funeral services were held from the Christian church Friday afternoon by Rev. A. Dick. Rev. Cecil assisting. Interment was made in Burrton cemetery. — The Burrton Graphic.