Naffziger, -- Jesse D., son of the late John and Mary (Springer) Naffziger, was born near Hopedale, Ill., Sept. 25, 1897; departed this life Feb. 21, 1952; aged 54 y. 4 m. 26 d.
On Sept. 14, 1921, he was married to Clara Springer.
He accepted Christ as his personal Saviour in his youth and united with the East Bend Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until death. Even in his suffering he was greatly concerned for the welfare of the church.
He is survived by his sorrowing companion, 2 brothers (Alphia, Rockwell City, Iowa, and Reuben, Pocahontas, Iowa), 3 sisters (Mrs. Elmira Oyer, Gibson City, Ill.; Mrs. Fannie Birky, Foosland, Ill.; and Mrs. Leah Spring, Saybroook, Ill.), and a host of older relatives and friends.
His parents, one sister, and 2 brothers preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held at the East Bend Mennonite Church with Harold Zehr in charge, assisted by Henry King. Interment was made in the East Bend Cemetery.
On Sept. 14, 1921, he was married to Clara Springer.
He accepted Christ as his personal Saviour in his youth and united with the East Bend Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until death. Even in his suffering he was greatly concerned for the welfare of the church.
He is survived by his sorrowing companion, 2 brothers (Alphia, Rockwell City, Iowa, and Reuben, Pocahontas, Iowa), 3 sisters (Mrs. Elmira Oyer, Gibson City, Ill.; Mrs. Fannie Birky, Foosland, Ill.; and Mrs. Leah Spring, Saybroook, Ill.), and a host of older relatives and friends.
His parents, one sister, and 2 brothers preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held at the East Bend Mennonite Church with Harold Zehr in charge, assisted by Henry King. Interment was made in the East Bend Cemetery.
Naffziger, -- Jesse D., son of the late John and Mary (Springer) Naffziger, was born near Hopedale, Ill., Sept. 25, 1897; departed this life Feb. 21, 1952; aged 54 y. 4 m. 26 d.
On Sept. 14, 1921, he was married to Clara Springer.
He accepted Christ as his personal Saviour in his youth and united with the East Bend Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until death. Even in his suffering he was greatly concerned for the welfare of the church.
He is survived by his sorrowing companion, 2 brothers (Alphia, Rockwell City, Iowa, and Reuben, Pocahontas, Iowa), 3 sisters (Mrs. Elmira Oyer, Gibson City, Ill.; Mrs. Fannie Birky, Foosland, Ill.; and Mrs. Leah Spring, Saybroook, Ill.), and a host of older relatives and friends.
His parents, one sister, and 2 brothers preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held at the East Bend Mennonite Church with Harold Zehr in charge, assisted by Henry King. Interment was made in the East Bend Cemetery.
On Sept. 14, 1921, he was married to Clara Springer.
He accepted Christ as his personal Saviour in his youth and united with the East Bend Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until death. Even in his suffering he was greatly concerned for the welfare of the church.
He is survived by his sorrowing companion, 2 brothers (Alphia, Rockwell City, Iowa, and Reuben, Pocahontas, Iowa), 3 sisters (Mrs. Elmira Oyer, Gibson City, Ill.; Mrs. Fannie Birky, Foosland, Ill.; and Mrs. Leah Spring, Saybroook, Ill.), and a host of older relatives and friends.
His parents, one sister, and 2 brothers preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held at the East Bend Mennonite Church with Harold Zehr in charge, assisted by Henry King. Interment was made in the East Bend Cemetery.
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