Nafziger. - Mary (Birky) Nafziger was born in Germany, Feb. 16, 1839; passed away at her home in Hopedale, Ill., May 18, 1928; aged 89 y 3 m. 2 d.
She was united in marriage to John Nafziger, Sept. 17, 1857.
To this union were born 4 sons and 3 daughters. Daniel, Valentine, of Hopedale, Christian of Minier, Barbara Kauffman and Mary Nafziger of Hopedale.
Her companion preceded her in death May 23, 1885, also an infant daughter and one son, John preceded her Aug. 12, 1917.
She leaves to mourn her departure, 3 sons, 2 daughters, 28 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers, and 3 sisters (John and Christian of Milford, Neb., Henry of Uykon, Okla., Valentine and Barbara Niemeyer of Washington, Ill., Elizabeth Klophenstein of Gibson City, Ill., and Fannie Blume of Chana, Ill.) and many other relatives and friends.
She united with the Mennonite Church in early life and remained faithful to the end.
The Golden Gates were opened wide,
A gentle voice said, Come;
And angels from the other side
Welcomed our loved one home.
Funeral services were held at the Hopedale Mennonite Church, May 20 conducted by Bros. Ben Springer, Simon Litwiller and Jonas Litwiller. Text, Num. 23:10, latter clause.
Her granddaughters.
Gospel Herald - Volume XXI, Number 9 - May 31, 1928, pages 190, 191
She was united in marriage to John Nafziger, Sept. 17, 1857.
To this union were born 4 sons and 3 daughters. Daniel, Valentine, of Hopedale, Christian of Minier, Barbara Kauffman and Mary Nafziger of Hopedale.
Her companion preceded her in death May 23, 1885, also an infant daughter and one son, John preceded her Aug. 12, 1917.
She leaves to mourn her departure, 3 sons, 2 daughters, 28 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers, and 3 sisters (John and Christian of Milford, Neb., Henry of Uykon, Okla., Valentine and Barbara Niemeyer of Washington, Ill., Elizabeth Klophenstein of Gibson City, Ill., and Fannie Blume of Chana, Ill.) and many other relatives and friends.
She united with the Mennonite Church in early life and remained faithful to the end.
The Golden Gates were opened wide,
A gentle voice said, Come;
And angels from the other side
Welcomed our loved one home.
Funeral services were held at the Hopedale Mennonite Church, May 20 conducted by Bros. Ben Springer, Simon Litwiller and Jonas Litwiller. Text, Num. 23:10, latter clause.
Her granddaughters.
Gospel Herald - Volume XXI, Number 9 - May 31, 1928, pages 190, 191
Nafziger. - Mary (Birky) Nafziger was born in Germany, Feb. 16, 1839; passed away at her home in Hopedale, Ill., May 18, 1928; aged 89 y 3 m. 2 d.
She was united in marriage to John Nafziger, Sept. 17, 1857.
To this union were born 4 sons and 3 daughters. Daniel, Valentine, of Hopedale, Christian of Minier, Barbara Kauffman and Mary Nafziger of Hopedale.
Her companion preceded her in death May 23, 1885, also an infant daughter and one son, John preceded her Aug. 12, 1917.
She leaves to mourn her departure, 3 sons, 2 daughters, 28 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers, and 3 sisters (John and Christian of Milford, Neb., Henry of Uykon, Okla., Valentine and Barbara Niemeyer of Washington, Ill., Elizabeth Klophenstein of Gibson City, Ill., and Fannie Blume of Chana, Ill.) and many other relatives and friends.
She united with the Mennonite Church in early life and remained faithful to the end.
The Golden Gates were opened wide,
A gentle voice said, Come;
And angels from the other side
Welcomed our loved one home.
Funeral services were held at the Hopedale Mennonite Church, May 20 conducted by Bros. Ben Springer, Simon Litwiller and Jonas Litwiller. Text, Num. 23:10, latter clause.
Her granddaughters.
Gospel Herald - Volume XXI, Number 9 - May 31, 1928, pages 190, 191
She was united in marriage to John Nafziger, Sept. 17, 1857.
To this union were born 4 sons and 3 daughters. Daniel, Valentine, of Hopedale, Christian of Minier, Barbara Kauffman and Mary Nafziger of Hopedale.
Her companion preceded her in death May 23, 1885, also an infant daughter and one son, John preceded her Aug. 12, 1917.
She leaves to mourn her departure, 3 sons, 2 daughters, 28 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers, and 3 sisters (John and Christian of Milford, Neb., Henry of Uykon, Okla., Valentine and Barbara Niemeyer of Washington, Ill., Elizabeth Klophenstein of Gibson City, Ill., and Fannie Blume of Chana, Ill.) and many other relatives and friends.
She united with the Mennonite Church in early life and remained faithful to the end.
The Golden Gates were opened wide,
A gentle voice said, Come;
And angels from the other side
Welcomed our loved one home.
Funeral services were held at the Hopedale Mennonite Church, May 20 conducted by Bros. Ben Springer, Simon Litwiller and Jonas Litwiller. Text, Num. 23:10, latter clause.
Her granddaughters.
Gospel Herald - Volume XXI, Number 9 - May 31, 1928, pages 190, 191
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