Catharine Hilty was called home after an unusually long, interesting and useful life. She was born at Sanbaz, Canton, Berne, Switzerland, Jan. 5, 1815 and departed this life at the home of her daughter, Sister Fred Geiger, Bluffton, Ohio, March 26, 1907. She reached the mature age of 92 Y., 2 M., 21 D. She was united in marriage in May 1837 to John Hilty, who preceded her to the great beyond, June 2, 1895. To this union were born nine children of whom eight survive, with fifty-eight grandchildren and sixty-eight great-grandchildren. Sister Hilty confessed her Savior very early in life, and joined the Mennonite church. She has been a faithful Christian all her life, and a devoted member of the church. She always was hopeful and optimistic even in the midst of trials and sufferings. She sincerely believed that her Savior loved her and her spirit was always directed to his wonderful blessings and her heart was ever full of love and praise for him. During her entire life she was the "servant of all," happily having early learned and grasped one of the greatest characteristics of her Savior's life. She was unselfish and amiable, always wishing every one well who came into her presence. Funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon at Ebenezer church. Interment took place at Zion cemetery by the side of her husband. Funeral Text: Luke 18:7, and first clause of verse 8. Pre. M. S Steiner officiated, assisted by Pre. Bear.
Catharine Hilty was called home after an unusually long, interesting and useful life. She was born at Sanbaz, Canton, Berne, Switzerland, Jan. 5, 1815 and departed this life at the home of her daughter, Sister Fred Geiger, Bluffton, Ohio, March 26, 1907. She reached the mature age of 92 Y., 2 M., 21 D. She was united in marriage in May 1837 to John Hilty, who preceded her to the great beyond, June 2, 1895. To this union were born nine children of whom eight survive, with fifty-eight grandchildren and sixty-eight great-grandchildren. Sister Hilty confessed her Savior very early in life, and joined the Mennonite church. She has been a faithful Christian all her life, and a devoted member of the church. She always was hopeful and optimistic even in the midst of trials and sufferings. She sincerely believed that her Savior loved her and her spirit was always directed to his wonderful blessings and her heart was ever full of love and praise for him. During her entire life she was the "servant of all," happily having early learned and grasped one of the greatest characteristics of her Savior's life. She was unselfish and amiable, always wishing every one well who came into her presence. Funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon at Ebenezer church. Interment took place at Zion cemetery by the side of her husband. Funeral Text: Luke 18:7, and first clause of verse 8. Pre. M. S Steiner officiated, assisted by Pre. Bear.
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