Loucks.-Mary (Holdeman) Loucks was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Sept. 3, 1850; died at her home near Moundridge, Kans., of cancer of the stomach, May 29, 1931; aged 80 y. 8 m. 26 d. Early in life she, with her parents, moved to near Elkhart, Ind., where she grew to womanhood. Sept. 20, 1968, she was married to Peter B. Loucks. To this union were born 11 children. In the year 1873 they moved to Kansas as pioneers, making their home near Moundridge. They lived on the same farm for 51 years. In her 28th year she became convicted of her lost condition, and was converted, taking her refuge to the Lord Jesus, of whom she received forgiveness of sins and peace, and later joining the Church of God in Christ, of which she was a faithful member to the end. Aunt Mary, as most everyone knew her, was a loving wife and mother, and her deep longing was that her loved ones should serve and believe in the Lord that saved her, so as to meet again in her eternal home. In her Christian life she was an earnest worker and witnessed for the Master wherever she went, although she felt her efforts were often made in great weakness, with many mistakes, but she went on with the candid faith that the Lord will reward the faithful, not because of results, but of faithfulness. She leaves to mourn her loss, her bereaved husband, Peter B. Loucks, 4 daughters and 2 sons: Mrs. Anna Bowen of Dallas, Texas; Mrs. Lora Trimble of Moundridge; Mrs. Abr. Jantz of Oronogo, Mo.; Mrs. Samantha Johnson of Halstead; Jessie of Copeland; and Jonas of Moundridge. Forty-three grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, 6 brothers and 3 sisters also survive, as well as a host of relatives and friends. Funeral was held at the Holdeman Church near Hesston, Kans., May 31, 1931. Services were conducted by Frank Wenger. Text, Rev. 14:13. Burial in adjoining cemetery.
Dear mother thou art not forgotten,
Though on earth you are no more;
Still in memory thou art with us
As you always were before.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXIV, No. 12 - June 18, 1931 - pp. 270-272