Christophel. -- Sarah Jane, daughter of the late John N. and Elizabeth (Reed) Christophel, was born Sept. 13, 1865, in Elkhart Co., Ind.; died Aug. 6, 1949; aged 83 y. 10 m. 24 d. She was the last surviving member of a family of ten and is survived by 7 nephews and 6 nieces. She was a lifelong resident of Elkhart Co., and for over seven years had made her home with her nephew (Elmer Christophel, Goshen, Ind.). There she suffered a stroke of paralysis on Aug. 1. Early in life she became a Christian and united with the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church. She remained a faithful member of the church and gave years of devoted teaching. Funeral services were held at the Yellow Creek Church on Aug. 9, conducted by John H. Mosemann. Text: Ps. 116:1,2. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Gospel Herald Vol. XLII No. 39 Sept. 27, 1949
Gospel Herald Vol. XLII No. 39 Sept. 27, 1949
Christophel. -- Sarah Jane, daughter of the late John N. and Elizabeth (Reed) Christophel, was born Sept. 13, 1865, in Elkhart Co., Ind.; died Aug. 6, 1949; aged 83 y. 10 m. 24 d. She was the last surviving member of a family of ten and is survived by 7 nephews and 6 nieces. She was a lifelong resident of Elkhart Co., and for over seven years had made her home with her nephew (Elmer Christophel, Goshen, Ind.). There she suffered a stroke of paralysis on Aug. 1. Early in life she became a Christian and united with the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church. She remained a faithful member of the church and gave years of devoted teaching. Funeral services were held at the Yellow Creek Church on Aug. 9, conducted by John H. Mosemann. Text: Ps. 116:1,2. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Gospel Herald Vol. XLII No. 39 Sept. 27, 1949
Gospel Herald Vol. XLII No. 39 Sept. 27, 1949
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