Married on March 11, 1860 in Preble County, Ohio.
Nonagenarian Dies
Here Friday Night
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Mrs. Sarah Jane Bunger, Lifelong
Resident of Community,
Answers Summons
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FUNERAL AND BURIAL
OCCUR HERE MONDAY
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Mrs. Sarah Jane Bunger, who would have celebrated her 91st birthday Tuesday had she lived, died Friday night at her home on North Chestnut street, Lewisburg, following a gradual seven-week's decline unto death, superinduced by the worn-our condition of the human machinery.
Funeral was held Monday afternoon from Trinity Lutheran church and was in charge of Rev. Geo. F. Dittmar, her pastor. Burial was made on the family lot in Roselawn cemetery where the remains of her husband, the late William Bunger, who died in 1903, repose.
Her immediate survivors are two sons, C.A. (Tobe) Bunger, of near Hamilton, and C. Elmer Bunger, of Arcanum, and two daughters, Mrs. Ida Holman and Mrs. Bertha Bower, both of Lewisburg. A son, Curtis Bunter, who was well known locally, died in 1922. Two children of the family died in infancy. A brother, Daniel Hoffman, of Eaton, also survives. All told, about 85 descendants of Mrs. Bunger can be enumerated.
Born on a farm southwest of Lewisburg, Mrs. Bunger spent her entire life in this community. She tasted of the hardships that were the lot of the pioneers of almost a century ago. The hospitality of the pioneer home was ingrained in her son and it never left her with the changing times. It was the delight of children and grandchildren as the (sic) passed through the sunset of life to spend a day in her hospitable home.
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Obituary
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Sarah Jane Bunger
Sarah Jane Hoffman was born on Luther's birthday, November 10, 1840, on a farm southwest of Lewisburg. She died at her home in the north end of the same village after a lingering illness on November 6, 1931. Had she lived until Tuesday, she would have attained the grand old age of 91 years.
She came from a family of early settlers in this community. Her father was Manoah Hoffman and her mother's maiden name was Lydia House. There were twelve children in the parental home of whom ten reached the age of maturity. The brothers and sisters were: John L. Hoffman, Jacob E., William H., Mary H. Hapner, Elias S., Susan E. Circle, Richard Daniel, Sarah Jane Bunger, Noah H, and Lydia E. Via. All of these have passed into the Great Beyond except Daniel, at Eaton, who is also ill with the infirmities of age.
She was united in marriage with Wm,. Bunger, also a member of one of the pioneer families, in March, 1860. Six children were born to this union – William Curtis Bunger, who died at her home in 1922, Ida J. Holman, Lewisburg; Cleora H. Bunger, of Hamilton, Clarence Elmer, of Arcanum; and Bertha Bower, of Lewisburg. Two children died, Susan L., at the age of 16, and Minnie B., at the age of seven.
After marriage they lived on farms in the vicinity of Lewisburg, West Manchester and New Madison. In 1894 they came to Lewisburg where the husband and father died in 1903. He was a veteran of the Civil war.
In her younger days she was a member of the Methodist church but when she came to Lewisburg she united with Memorial Lutheran church which now is part of Trinity. She was faithful to the church and to her Lord until the end. In late years, through the infirmities of age, she was not able to attend the services but always welcomed the ministrations of her pastor who brought her the holy sacrament at communion time for many years. At her death she was the oldest member of her church.
Her last illness continued for seven weeks during which time she was bedfast. She did not suffer from any one disease but from many complications sue to her great age. She grew gradually weaker until the end came very gently on last Friday evening at 9:15 when the weary soul entered upon Eternal Life. In her last sickness her mind was often on spiritual things. She longed to have some of the old hymns of the church sung to her and even in her great weakness joined in the singing. Almost her last words were "I am going down the valley."
She leaves to mourn the children and their families mentioned above; also the families of the brothers and sisters. There were 31 grandchildren, three of who have gone to the Home Beyond; there are 56 great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild, Jary Eugene Wright. Thus she was able to see and to hold children of the fifth generation. Through the Hoffmans, Bungers and Houses she was related to a very large part of the people of the community. She was a fine old lady, modest and quiet and always the same to everyone. The kind hospitality of her home was always open to her children and their friends. Many who have now reached the decline of life shall remember back to the good old days and happy times spent at her home when all were children together.
Thus there passed a good mother to Israel who is remembered only in kindness. Children and children's children arise to call her blessed for her many virtues and for her motherly and womanly qualities. One of the joys of her final illness was that all of her children now living could be home to comfort her in her last days.
O, happy day, that fixed my choice,
On thee my Savior and my God.
Well may this flowing heart rejoice,
And tell its rapture all abroad.
Happy day, Happy day, when Jesus
washed my sins away.
He taught me how to watch and pray,
And live rejoicing every day,
Happy day, Happy day, When Jesus washed my sins away/
For the many kindnesses shown Sarah Jane Bunger, our beloved mother and grandmother, during her last illness by neighbors and friends and the helpful service rendered the family after her death, we are truly grateful and take this means of expression our gratitude, which we can not do personally and individually.
The Family
Nonagenarian Dies
Here Friday Night
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Mrs. Sarah Jane Bunger, Lifelong
Resident of Community,
Answers Summons
-----
FUNERAL AND BURIAL
OCCUR HERE MONDAY
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Mrs. Sarah Jane Bunger, who would have celebrated her 91st birthday Tuesday had she lived, died Friday night at her home on North Chestnut street, Lewisburg, following a gradual seven-week's decline unto death, superinduced by the worn-our condition of the human machinery.
Funeral was held Monday afternoon from Trinity Lutheran church and was in charge of Rev. Geo. F. Dittmar, her pastor. Burial was made on the family lot in Roselawn cemetery where the remains of her husband, the late William Bunger, who died in 1903, repose.
Her immediate survivors are two sons, C.A. (Tobe) Bunger, of near Hamilton, and C. Elmer Bunger, of Arcanum, and two daughters, Mrs. Ida Holman and Mrs. Bertha Bower, both of Lewisburg. A son, Curtis Bunter, who was well known locally, died in 1922. Two children of the family died in infancy. A brother, Daniel Hoffman, of Eaton, also survives. All told, about 85 descendants of Mrs. Bunger can be enumerated.
Born on a farm southwest of Lewisburg, Mrs. Bunger spent her entire life in this community. She tasted of the hardships that were the lot of the pioneers of almost a century ago. The hospitality of the pioneer home was ingrained in her son and it never left her with the changing times. It was the delight of children and grandchildren as the (sic) passed through the sunset of life to spend a day in her hospitable home.
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Obituary
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Sarah Jane Bunger
Sarah Jane Hoffman was born on Luther's birthday, November 10, 1840, on a farm southwest of Lewisburg. She died at her home in the north end of the same village after a lingering illness on November 6, 1931. Had she lived until Tuesday, she would have attained the grand old age of 91 years.
She came from a family of early settlers in this community. Her father was Manoah Hoffman and her mother's maiden name was Lydia House. There were twelve children in the parental home of whom ten reached the age of maturity. The brothers and sisters were: John L. Hoffman, Jacob E., William H., Mary H. Hapner, Elias S., Susan E. Circle, Richard Daniel, Sarah Jane Bunger, Noah H, and Lydia E. Via. All of these have passed into the Great Beyond except Daniel, at Eaton, who is also ill with the infirmities of age.
She was united in marriage with Wm,. Bunger, also a member of one of the pioneer families, in March, 1860. Six children were born to this union – William Curtis Bunger, who died at her home in 1922, Ida J. Holman, Lewisburg; Cleora H. Bunger, of Hamilton, Clarence Elmer, of Arcanum; and Bertha Bower, of Lewisburg. Two children died, Susan L., at the age of 16, and Minnie B., at the age of seven.
After marriage they lived on farms in the vicinity of Lewisburg, West Manchester and New Madison. In 1894 they came to Lewisburg where the husband and father died in 1903. He was a veteran of the Civil war.
In her younger days she was a member of the Methodist church but when she came to Lewisburg she united with Memorial Lutheran church which now is part of Trinity. She was faithful to the church and to her Lord until the end. In late years, through the infirmities of age, she was not able to attend the services but always welcomed the ministrations of her pastor who brought her the holy sacrament at communion time for many years. At her death she was the oldest member of her church.
Her last illness continued for seven weeks during which time she was bedfast. She did not suffer from any one disease but from many complications sue to her great age. She grew gradually weaker until the end came very gently on last Friday evening at 9:15 when the weary soul entered upon Eternal Life. In her last sickness her mind was often on spiritual things. She longed to have some of the old hymns of the church sung to her and even in her great weakness joined in the singing. Almost her last words were "I am going down the valley."
She leaves to mourn the children and their families mentioned above; also the families of the brothers and sisters. There were 31 grandchildren, three of who have gone to the Home Beyond; there are 56 great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild, Jary Eugene Wright. Thus she was able to see and to hold children of the fifth generation. Through the Hoffmans, Bungers and Houses she was related to a very large part of the people of the community. She was a fine old lady, modest and quiet and always the same to everyone. The kind hospitality of her home was always open to her children and their friends. Many who have now reached the decline of life shall remember back to the good old days and happy times spent at her home when all were children together.
Thus there passed a good mother to Israel who is remembered only in kindness. Children and children's children arise to call her blessed for her many virtues and for her motherly and womanly qualities. One of the joys of her final illness was that all of her children now living could be home to comfort her in her last days.
O, happy day, that fixed my choice,
On thee my Savior and my God.
Well may this flowing heart rejoice,
And tell its rapture all abroad.
Happy day, Happy day, when Jesus
washed my sins away.
He taught me how to watch and pray,
And live rejoicing every day,
Happy day, Happy day, When Jesus washed my sins away/
For the many kindnesses shown Sarah Jane Bunger, our beloved mother and grandmother, during her last illness by neighbors and friends and the helpful service rendered the family after her death, we are truly grateful and take this means of expression our gratitude, which we can not do personally and individually.
The Family
Married on March 11, 1860 in Preble County, Ohio.
Nonagenarian Dies
Here Friday Night
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Mrs. Sarah Jane Bunger, Lifelong
Resident of Community,
Answers Summons
-----
FUNERAL AND BURIAL
OCCUR HERE MONDAY
-----
Mrs. Sarah Jane Bunger, who would have celebrated her 91st birthday Tuesday had she lived, died Friday night at her home on North Chestnut street, Lewisburg, following a gradual seven-week's decline unto death, superinduced by the worn-our condition of the human machinery.
Funeral was held Monday afternoon from Trinity Lutheran church and was in charge of Rev. Geo. F. Dittmar, her pastor. Burial was made on the family lot in Roselawn cemetery where the remains of her husband, the late William Bunger, who died in 1903, repose.
Her immediate survivors are two sons, C.A. (Tobe) Bunger, of near Hamilton, and C. Elmer Bunger, of Arcanum, and two daughters, Mrs. Ida Holman and Mrs. Bertha Bower, both of Lewisburg. A son, Curtis Bunter, who was well known locally, died in 1922. Two children of the family died in infancy. A brother, Daniel Hoffman, of Eaton, also survives. All told, about 85 descendants of Mrs. Bunger can be enumerated.
Born on a farm southwest of Lewisburg, Mrs. Bunger spent her entire life in this community. She tasted of the hardships that were the lot of the pioneers of almost a century ago. The hospitality of the pioneer home was ingrained in her son and it never left her with the changing times. It was the delight of children and grandchildren as the (sic) passed through the sunset of life to spend a day in her hospitable home.
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Obituary
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Sarah Jane Bunger
Sarah Jane Hoffman was born on Luther's birthday, November 10, 1840, on a farm southwest of Lewisburg. She died at her home in the north end of the same village after a lingering illness on November 6, 1931. Had she lived until Tuesday, she would have attained the grand old age of 91 years.
She came from a family of early settlers in this community. Her father was Manoah Hoffman and her mother's maiden name was Lydia House. There were twelve children in the parental home of whom ten reached the age of maturity. The brothers and sisters were: John L. Hoffman, Jacob E., William H., Mary H. Hapner, Elias S., Susan E. Circle, Richard Daniel, Sarah Jane Bunger, Noah H, and Lydia E. Via. All of these have passed into the Great Beyond except Daniel, at Eaton, who is also ill with the infirmities of age.
She was united in marriage with Wm,. Bunger, also a member of one of the pioneer families, in March, 1860. Six children were born to this union – William Curtis Bunger, who died at her home in 1922, Ida J. Holman, Lewisburg; Cleora H. Bunger, of Hamilton, Clarence Elmer, of Arcanum; and Bertha Bower, of Lewisburg. Two children died, Susan L., at the age of 16, and Minnie B., at the age of seven.
After marriage they lived on farms in the vicinity of Lewisburg, West Manchester and New Madison. In 1894 they came to Lewisburg where the husband and father died in 1903. He was a veteran of the Civil war.
In her younger days she was a member of the Methodist church but when she came to Lewisburg she united with Memorial Lutheran church which now is part of Trinity. She was faithful to the church and to her Lord until the end. In late years, through the infirmities of age, she was not able to attend the services but always welcomed the ministrations of her pastor who brought her the holy sacrament at communion time for many years. At her death she was the oldest member of her church.
Her last illness continued for seven weeks during which time she was bedfast. She did not suffer from any one disease but from many complications sue to her great age. She grew gradually weaker until the end came very gently on last Friday evening at 9:15 when the weary soul entered upon Eternal Life. In her last sickness her mind was often on spiritual things. She longed to have some of the old hymns of the church sung to her and even in her great weakness joined in the singing. Almost her last words were "I am going down the valley."
She leaves to mourn the children and their families mentioned above; also the families of the brothers and sisters. There were 31 grandchildren, three of who have gone to the Home Beyond; there are 56 great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild, Jary Eugene Wright. Thus she was able to see and to hold children of the fifth generation. Through the Hoffmans, Bungers and Houses she was related to a very large part of the people of the community. She was a fine old lady, modest and quiet and always the same to everyone. The kind hospitality of her home was always open to her children and their friends. Many who have now reached the decline of life shall remember back to the good old days and happy times spent at her home when all were children together.
Thus there passed a good mother to Israel who is remembered only in kindness. Children and children's children arise to call her blessed for her many virtues and for her motherly and womanly qualities. One of the joys of her final illness was that all of her children now living could be home to comfort her in her last days.
O, happy day, that fixed my choice,
On thee my Savior and my God.
Well may this flowing heart rejoice,
And tell its rapture all abroad.
Happy day, Happy day, when Jesus
washed my sins away.
He taught me how to watch and pray,
And live rejoicing every day,
Happy day, Happy day, When Jesus washed my sins away/
For the many kindnesses shown Sarah Jane Bunger, our beloved mother and grandmother, during her last illness by neighbors and friends and the helpful service rendered the family after her death, we are truly grateful and take this means of expression our gratitude, which we can not do personally and individually.
The Family
Nonagenarian Dies
Here Friday Night
-----
Mrs. Sarah Jane Bunger, Lifelong
Resident of Community,
Answers Summons
-----
FUNERAL AND BURIAL
OCCUR HERE MONDAY
-----
Mrs. Sarah Jane Bunger, who would have celebrated her 91st birthday Tuesday had she lived, died Friday night at her home on North Chestnut street, Lewisburg, following a gradual seven-week's decline unto death, superinduced by the worn-our condition of the human machinery.
Funeral was held Monday afternoon from Trinity Lutheran church and was in charge of Rev. Geo. F. Dittmar, her pastor. Burial was made on the family lot in Roselawn cemetery where the remains of her husband, the late William Bunger, who died in 1903, repose.
Her immediate survivors are two sons, C.A. (Tobe) Bunger, of near Hamilton, and C. Elmer Bunger, of Arcanum, and two daughters, Mrs. Ida Holman and Mrs. Bertha Bower, both of Lewisburg. A son, Curtis Bunter, who was well known locally, died in 1922. Two children of the family died in infancy. A brother, Daniel Hoffman, of Eaton, also survives. All told, about 85 descendants of Mrs. Bunger can be enumerated.
Born on a farm southwest of Lewisburg, Mrs. Bunger spent her entire life in this community. She tasted of the hardships that were the lot of the pioneers of almost a century ago. The hospitality of the pioneer home was ingrained in her son and it never left her with the changing times. It was the delight of children and grandchildren as the (sic) passed through the sunset of life to spend a day in her hospitable home.
=====
Obituary
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Sarah Jane Bunger
Sarah Jane Hoffman was born on Luther's birthday, November 10, 1840, on a farm southwest of Lewisburg. She died at her home in the north end of the same village after a lingering illness on November 6, 1931. Had she lived until Tuesday, she would have attained the grand old age of 91 years.
She came from a family of early settlers in this community. Her father was Manoah Hoffman and her mother's maiden name was Lydia House. There were twelve children in the parental home of whom ten reached the age of maturity. The brothers and sisters were: John L. Hoffman, Jacob E., William H., Mary H. Hapner, Elias S., Susan E. Circle, Richard Daniel, Sarah Jane Bunger, Noah H, and Lydia E. Via. All of these have passed into the Great Beyond except Daniel, at Eaton, who is also ill with the infirmities of age.
She was united in marriage with Wm,. Bunger, also a member of one of the pioneer families, in March, 1860. Six children were born to this union – William Curtis Bunger, who died at her home in 1922, Ida J. Holman, Lewisburg; Cleora H. Bunger, of Hamilton, Clarence Elmer, of Arcanum; and Bertha Bower, of Lewisburg. Two children died, Susan L., at the age of 16, and Minnie B., at the age of seven.
After marriage they lived on farms in the vicinity of Lewisburg, West Manchester and New Madison. In 1894 they came to Lewisburg where the husband and father died in 1903. He was a veteran of the Civil war.
In her younger days she was a member of the Methodist church but when she came to Lewisburg she united with Memorial Lutheran church which now is part of Trinity. She was faithful to the church and to her Lord until the end. In late years, through the infirmities of age, she was not able to attend the services but always welcomed the ministrations of her pastor who brought her the holy sacrament at communion time for many years. At her death she was the oldest member of her church.
Her last illness continued for seven weeks during which time she was bedfast. She did not suffer from any one disease but from many complications sue to her great age. She grew gradually weaker until the end came very gently on last Friday evening at 9:15 when the weary soul entered upon Eternal Life. In her last sickness her mind was often on spiritual things. She longed to have some of the old hymns of the church sung to her and even in her great weakness joined in the singing. Almost her last words were "I am going down the valley."
She leaves to mourn the children and their families mentioned above; also the families of the brothers and sisters. There were 31 grandchildren, three of who have gone to the Home Beyond; there are 56 great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild, Jary Eugene Wright. Thus she was able to see and to hold children of the fifth generation. Through the Hoffmans, Bungers and Houses she was related to a very large part of the people of the community. She was a fine old lady, modest and quiet and always the same to everyone. The kind hospitality of her home was always open to her children and their friends. Many who have now reached the decline of life shall remember back to the good old days and happy times spent at her home when all were children together.
Thus there passed a good mother to Israel who is remembered only in kindness. Children and children's children arise to call her blessed for her many virtues and for her motherly and womanly qualities. One of the joys of her final illness was that all of her children now living could be home to comfort her in her last days.
O, happy day, that fixed my choice,
On thee my Savior and my God.
Well may this flowing heart rejoice,
And tell its rapture all abroad.
Happy day, Happy day, when Jesus
washed my sins away.
He taught me how to watch and pray,
And live rejoicing every day,
Happy day, Happy day, When Jesus washed my sins away/
For the many kindnesses shown Sarah Jane Bunger, our beloved mother and grandmother, during her last illness by neighbors and friends and the helpful service rendered the family after her death, we are truly grateful and take this means of expression our gratitude, which we can not do personally and individually.
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