Shoemaker . - Elizabeth S. Brubaker, daughter of Rudolph and Elizabeth Brubaker, was born on the old Brubaker homestead near Freeport, Ill., on Sept. 2, 1856. She passed away at her late home in Dakota, Ill., Sept. 25, 1931; aged 75 y. 23 d. She was united in marriage to Joseph S. Shoemaker on Dec. 6, 1877. They lived together in happy wedded life just a few months less than 54 years. To this union were born three sons and six daughters, all of whom survive her except one daughter, Fannie E. Mumaw, who proceeded her mother in death. Besides her husband she leaves to mourn her passing the following children; Cora B. Buzzard, Goshen, Ind;' Edwin B., Dakota, Ill.; Elta M. Unzicker, Freeport, Ill.; Bertha B. Sieber, Filer, Ida.; Arthur C., Dakota, Ill.; Charles B., Scottdale, Pa.; Stella R. Kreider, Bluffton, O.; Louella P. Sanders, Dakota, Ill.; also 28 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A sister and two brothers also survive; Mrs. D. L. Ebersole, D. M. Brubaker and Rudolph Brubaker, all of Freeport. Six brothers preceded her in death; Abram, John, Jacob, Andrew, Benjamin, and Henry. Sister Shoemaker united with the Mennonite church a few months after her marriage. Throughout the years she has been a faithful, devoted member of the Church. Her Christian life was a life of rare beauty and devotion which was known by all who knew her. For the past ten years she has suffered much because of rheumatism. For two years she has been practically an invalid, moving about the house on her wheel chair. Through all her suffering she maintained a spirit of patience and cheerfulness. She was always very appreciative of every kindness shown toward her. And one of her greatest joys was to be doing something for others. These characteristics endeared her to all who knew her. During the past several months she suffered from complications which hastened her death. On Wednesday, Sept. 23, she was busy with her sewing. That evening she took her bed and passed away unexpectedly but peacefully early Friday morning, Sept. 25. She was eagerly awaiting the time of her departure. She was confident that "to die was gain". Our loss is her eternal happiness. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite Church. A. C. Good of Sterling Congregation preached the sermon from the text. "For me to live is Christ", assisted by Aaron Loucks of Scottdale, Pa., and S. E. Graybill of the home congregation. Music was furnished by the Sterling congregation. Burial in cemetery beside the church. October 8, 1931 - Vol. XXIII, No.28 - page 622, 623, 624