Wenger. Susannah, daughter of Anna and Jonas Loucks, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Nov. 27, 1878, where she resided all her lifetime. She had been in failing health for the past year and a half, but was seriously ill only the last day, and on the evening of Oct. 4, 1933, she peacefully fell asleep; aged 54 y. 10 m. 7 d. In the year 1900 she was united in marriage to Noah Wenger. To this union were born 8 children (Warren Wenger, Mrs. Merle Hoover, Mrs. Simon Hochstettler, Anna and Martha Wenger, all residing at home or nearby, the three other children having died in infancy). She also is survived by her husband, a foster daughter (Amanda Bechtel Weaver), her aged father, 3 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Ira Christophel and Mrs. Aaron Mumaw -one sister, Mrs. Esther Culp, having died Feb. 19, 1928), 2 brothers (Martin R. and Ephraim Loucks), all living in this same community and a large host of relatives and friends to mourn her departure. Her life had been an active one and her home was opened to those who needed a mother's care. In her youth she accepted Christ and remained a faithful member of the Yellow Creek congregation until death. Funeral services were held Oct. 8, with a short service at the home and further services at the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, in charge of C. A. Shank, assisted by D. A. Yoder. Interment in adjoining cemetery.
Wenger. Susannah, daughter of Anna and Jonas Loucks, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Nov. 27, 1878, where she resided all her lifetime. She had been in failing health for the past year and a half, but was seriously ill only the last day, and on the evening of Oct. 4, 1933, she peacefully fell asleep; aged 54 y. 10 m. 7 d. In the year 1900 she was united in marriage to Noah Wenger. To this union were born 8 children (Warren Wenger, Mrs. Merle Hoover, Mrs. Simon Hochstettler, Anna and Martha Wenger, all residing at home or nearby, the three other children having died in infancy). She also is survived by her husband, a foster daughter (Amanda Bechtel Weaver), her aged father, 3 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Ira Christophel and Mrs. Aaron Mumaw -one sister, Mrs. Esther Culp, having died Feb. 19, 1928), 2 brothers (Martin R. and Ephraim Loucks), all living in this same community and a large host of relatives and friends to mourn her departure. Her life had been an active one and her home was opened to those who needed a mother's care. In her youth she accepted Christ and remained a faithful member of the Yellow Creek congregation until death. Funeral services were held Oct. 8, with a short service at the home and further services at the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, in charge of C. A. Shank, assisted by D. A. Yoder. Interment in adjoining cemetery.
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