She emigrated with her mother to Elkhart Co, Ind, in 1854; married Jacob K Berkey, Jan 27, 1861, who preceded her in death Dec 3, 1911. In 1862 they settled on their farm in St Joseph Co, Ind, where they lived until death.
Early after their marriage they united with the Mennonite Church of which they were consistent members until their departure. This union was blessed with 10 children of which one, William, died Dec 10, 1902.
She leaves to mourn her departure, 9 children, 4 daughters and 5 sons, 54 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.
May our loss be her eternal gain. Funeral services by C L Ressler, assisted by Martin Ramer. Text, Psa 91:16.
Gospel Herald
Vol X, No 1
5 April 1917
Thanks to findagrave.com memeber Linda K. for the obit.
She emigrated with her mother to Elkhart Co, Ind, in 1854; married Jacob K Berkey, Jan 27, 1861, who preceded her in death Dec 3, 1911. In 1862 they settled on their farm in St Joseph Co, Ind, where they lived until death.
Early after their marriage they united with the Mennonite Church of which they were consistent members until their departure. This union was blessed with 10 children of which one, William, died Dec 10, 1902.
She leaves to mourn her departure, 9 children, 4 daughters and 5 sons, 54 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.
May our loss be her eternal gain. Funeral services by C L Ressler, assisted by Martin Ramer. Text, Psa 91:16.
Gospel Herald
Vol X, No 1
5 April 1917
Thanks to findagrave.com memeber Linda K. for the obit.
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