Litwiller - Catherine (Birky) Litwiller was born in Tazewell Co, Ill, March 13, 1843; died Dec 30, 1923; aged 80 y, 9 m, 17 d.
She was united in marriage to Joseph Litwiller, March 9, 1862. To this union were born nine children, namely: Mary Oswald, Beemer, Nebr, Salome Eichelberger, Emden, Ill, Katie, at home, Christian A, John W, Daniel and Louis of Hopedale, Ill, and Ben F, Lakeworth, Fla.
Her husband and two sons preceded her to the great beyond. She is also survived by 3 brothers, 3 sisters, 36 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren, besides many relatives and friends.
She united with the Amish Mennonite Church in her youth and remained faithful and loyal to the end. Funeral services were held Jan 2, at the A M Church near Hopedale, Ill, conducted by Samuel Gerber, of Tremont, Ill.
Just a rest for weary footsteps,
Just a folding of tired hands;
Just a glimpse across the river,
Where the holy city stands.
By a granddaughter.
Gospel Herald
Vol XVII, No 2
10 April 1924
She was united in marriage to Joseph Litwiller, March 9, 1862. To this union were born nine children, namely: Mary Oswald, Beemer, Nebr, Salome Eichelberger, Emden, Ill, Katie, at home, Christian A, John W, Daniel and Louis of Hopedale, Ill, and Ben F, Lakeworth, Fla.
Her husband and two sons preceded her to the great beyond. She is also survived by 3 brothers, 3 sisters, 36 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren, besides many relatives and friends.
She united with the Amish Mennonite Church in her youth and remained faithful and loyal to the end. Funeral services were held Jan 2, at the A M Church near Hopedale, Ill, conducted by Samuel Gerber, of Tremont, Ill.
Just a rest for weary footsteps,
Just a folding of tired hands;
Just a glimpse across the river,
Where the holy city stands.
By a granddaughter.
Gospel Herald
Vol XVII, No 2
10 April 1924
Litwiller - Catherine (Birky) Litwiller was born in Tazewell Co, Ill, March 13, 1843; died Dec 30, 1923; aged 80 y, 9 m, 17 d.
She was united in marriage to Joseph Litwiller, March 9, 1862. To this union were born nine children, namely: Mary Oswald, Beemer, Nebr, Salome Eichelberger, Emden, Ill, Katie, at home, Christian A, John W, Daniel and Louis of Hopedale, Ill, and Ben F, Lakeworth, Fla.
Her husband and two sons preceded her to the great beyond. She is also survived by 3 brothers, 3 sisters, 36 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren, besides many relatives and friends.
She united with the Amish Mennonite Church in her youth and remained faithful and loyal to the end. Funeral services were held Jan 2, at the A M Church near Hopedale, Ill, conducted by Samuel Gerber, of Tremont, Ill.
Just a rest for weary footsteps,
Just a folding of tired hands;
Just a glimpse across the river,
Where the holy city stands.
By a granddaughter.
Gospel Herald
Vol XVII, No 2
10 April 1924
She was united in marriage to Joseph Litwiller, March 9, 1862. To this union were born nine children, namely: Mary Oswald, Beemer, Nebr, Salome Eichelberger, Emden, Ill, Katie, at home, Christian A, John W, Daniel and Louis of Hopedale, Ill, and Ben F, Lakeworth, Fla.
Her husband and two sons preceded her to the great beyond. She is also survived by 3 brothers, 3 sisters, 36 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren, besides many relatives and friends.
She united with the Amish Mennonite Church in her youth and remained faithful and loyal to the end. Funeral services were held Jan 2, at the A M Church near Hopedale, Ill, conducted by Samuel Gerber, of Tremont, Ill.
Just a rest for weary footsteps,
Just a folding of tired hands;
Just a glimpse across the river,
Where the holy city stands.
By a granddaughter.
Gospel Herald
Vol XVII, No 2
10 April 1924
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