Born Hellsau, Bern, Switzerland. Baptized May 30, 1852, as recorded in the Church Books of Koppigen, Bern, Switzerland. Arrived in the US on May 5, 1853 aboard the ship Fanny. She and her family lived for about 5 years in Ashland County, Ohio before moving on to settle in Elkhart County, Indiana. She is listed with her family in the 1860 US Census for Elkhart County, Clinton Township, Indiana. Later was known as Elizabeth.
GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XXXVII, No . 6 - May 12th, 1944
Honderich-Elizabeth ( Kauffman) Honderich, daughter of Samuel and Barbara ( Matthews) Kauffman, was born in Switzerland May 27, 1852;peacefully fell asleep at the home of her son Daniel, east of Goshen, April 20, 1944; aged 91 y 10 m 24 d. She came to America with her parents when a small child, locating in Ohio. About 6 years later, the family moved to Indiana and lived in this community ever since. On Mary 30, 1873, she was united in marriage to Abraham Honderich. The same year she united with the Mennonite Church and remained faithful until death. To this union were born 4 sons and 2 daughters. Her husband preceded her in death 14 years ago, also a daughter Emma, 8 years ago and an infant son. She is survived by the following children: Samuel, Filer, Ida,; Henry, Middlebury; Daniel, Goshen; Anna, wife of Curtis Pletcher, Goshen: also a brother, Henry Kauffman, Goshen; 15 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. Her death was caused from complications resulting from a fractured hip 10 days before. Brief funeral services were held at the home by Bro. Amos Nussbaum. Further services were held at the Clinton Brick Mennonite Church in charge of Bro. Samuel Miller, assisted by Bro. Amos Nussbaum,. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery, text, Isa. 10:35.
Beneath our eyes she slowly faded,
Getting weaker every day,
Till God in His heavenly wisdom
Called Mother peacefully away.
GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XXXVII, No . 6 - May 12th, 1944
Honderich-Elizabeth ( Kauffman) Honderich, daughter of Samuel and Barbara ( Matthews) Kauffman, was born in Switzerland May 27, 1852;peacefully fell asleep at the home of her son Daniel, east of Goshen, April 20, 1944; aged 91 y 10 m 24 d. She came to America with her parents when a small child, locating in Ohio. About 6 years later, the family moved to Indiana and lived in this community ever since. On Mary 30, 1873, she was united in marriage to Abraham Honderich. The same year she united with the Mennonite Church and remained faithful until death. To this union were born 4 sons and 2 daughters. Her husband preceded her in death 14 years ago, also a daughter Emma, 8 years ago and an infant son. She is survived by the following children: Samuel, Filer, Ida,; Henry, Middlebury; Daniel, Goshen; Anna, wife of Curtis Pletcher, Goshen: also a brother, Henry Kauffman, Goshen; 15 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. Her death was caused from complications resulting from a fractured hip 10 days before. Brief funeral services were held at the home by Bro. Amos Nussbaum. Further services were held at the Clinton Brick Mennonite Church in charge of Bro. Samuel Miller, assisted by Bro. Amos Nussbaum,. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery, text, Isa. 10:35.
Beneath our eyes she slowly faded,
Getting weaker every day,
Till God in His heavenly wisdom
Called Mother peacefully away.
Born Hellsau, Bern, Switzerland. Baptized May 30, 1852, as recorded in the Church Books of Koppigen, Bern, Switzerland. Arrived in the US on May 5, 1853 aboard the ship Fanny. She and her family lived for about 5 years in Ashland County, Ohio before moving on to settle in Elkhart County, Indiana. She is listed with her family in the 1860 US Census for Elkhart County, Clinton Township, Indiana. Later was known as Elizabeth.
GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XXXVII, No . 6 - May 12th, 1944
Honderich-Elizabeth ( Kauffman) Honderich, daughter of Samuel and Barbara ( Matthews) Kauffman, was born in Switzerland May 27, 1852;peacefully fell asleep at the home of her son Daniel, east of Goshen, April 20, 1944; aged 91 y 10 m 24 d. She came to America with her parents when a small child, locating in Ohio. About 6 years later, the family moved to Indiana and lived in this community ever since. On Mary 30, 1873, she was united in marriage to Abraham Honderich. The same year she united with the Mennonite Church and remained faithful until death. To this union were born 4 sons and 2 daughters. Her husband preceded her in death 14 years ago, also a daughter Emma, 8 years ago and an infant son. She is survived by the following children: Samuel, Filer, Ida,; Henry, Middlebury; Daniel, Goshen; Anna, wife of Curtis Pletcher, Goshen: also a brother, Henry Kauffman, Goshen; 15 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. Her death was caused from complications resulting from a fractured hip 10 days before. Brief funeral services were held at the home by Bro. Amos Nussbaum. Further services were held at the Clinton Brick Mennonite Church in charge of Bro. Samuel Miller, assisted by Bro. Amos Nussbaum,. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery, text, Isa. 10:35.
Beneath our eyes she slowly faded,
Getting weaker every day,
Till God in His heavenly wisdom
Called Mother peacefully away.
GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XXXVII, No . 6 - May 12th, 1944
Honderich-Elizabeth ( Kauffman) Honderich, daughter of Samuel and Barbara ( Matthews) Kauffman, was born in Switzerland May 27, 1852;peacefully fell asleep at the home of her son Daniel, east of Goshen, April 20, 1944; aged 91 y 10 m 24 d. She came to America with her parents when a small child, locating in Ohio. About 6 years later, the family moved to Indiana and lived in this community ever since. On Mary 30, 1873, she was united in marriage to Abraham Honderich. The same year she united with the Mennonite Church and remained faithful until death. To this union were born 4 sons and 2 daughters. Her husband preceded her in death 14 years ago, also a daughter Emma, 8 years ago and an infant son. She is survived by the following children: Samuel, Filer, Ida,; Henry, Middlebury; Daniel, Goshen; Anna, wife of Curtis Pletcher, Goshen: also a brother, Henry Kauffman, Goshen; 15 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. Her death was caused from complications resulting from a fractured hip 10 days before. Brief funeral services were held at the home by Bro. Amos Nussbaum. Further services were held at the Clinton Brick Mennonite Church in charge of Bro. Samuel Miller, assisted by Bro. Amos Nussbaum,. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery, text, Isa. 10:35.
Beneath our eyes she slowly faded,
Getting weaker every day,
Till God in His heavenly wisdom
Called Mother peacefully away.
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