Nancy Jane Hill was born in Fleming county, Kentucky July 30, 1860 and departed this life April 21, 1938 at the age of 77 years, 8 months. 21 days.: She was married to Fréderick Borkert Aug. 31, 1878.
To this union 10 children were born. All survive except Eilly who died in Infancy. She leaves to mourn a brother Val Hill of Leavenworth, Kans., and a sister Mrs. Mary Adams of Topeka. The children are Mrs. C. C. Janzen of Emporia, Mrs. Minnie Haydon, Mrs. Nannie Buchman, Fred Borkert, Jimmie Borkert, Mrs. Jake Ziegler, Mrs. Frank Hebrank, Mrs. Harry Walker and Mrs. Chas Wilkerson, all of Council Grove, thirty grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
In 1884 she with her husband moved to Morris county On a farm east of Council Grove in the Big John community. Mr. Borkert passed away in 1900. This sad event left Mrs. Borkert with the responsibility of rearing the family ranging in age from 18 years to 3 months, which she did faithfully and with honorable mention. She moved to C. G; in 1912 where she has made her home since that time.
She united with the Methodist church in Jackson county, Missouri in 1875. She transferred her membership to the Council Grove church in April 1928. She leaves to mourn beside her family and other relatives a great host of friends.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to thank the many friends and neighbors for their assistance and sympathy. Also for the beautiful floral offerings and cards sent during the long illness and death of our mother. Mrs. Lena Janzen, Mrs.Frank Hebrank, Mrs. Nannie Buchman, James Borkert, Fred Borkert, Mrs. Charles
Nancy Jane Hill was born in Fleming county, Kentucky July 30, 1860 and departed this life April 21, 1938 at the age of 77 years, 8 months. 21 days.: She was married to Fréderick Borkert Aug. 31, 1878.
To this union 10 children were born. All survive except Eilly who died in Infancy. She leaves to mourn a brother Val Hill of Leavenworth, Kans., and a sister Mrs. Mary Adams of Topeka. The children are Mrs. C. C. Janzen of Emporia, Mrs. Minnie Haydon, Mrs. Nannie Buchman, Fred Borkert, Jimmie Borkert, Mrs. Jake Ziegler, Mrs. Frank Hebrank, Mrs. Harry Walker and Mrs. Chas Wilkerson, all of Council Grove, thirty grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
In 1884 she with her husband moved to Morris county On a farm east of Council Grove in the Big John community. Mr. Borkert passed away in 1900. This sad event left Mrs. Borkert with the responsibility of rearing the family ranging in age from 18 years to 3 months, which she did faithfully and with honorable mention. She moved to C. G; in 1912 where she has made her home since that time.
She united with the Methodist church in Jackson county, Missouri in 1875. She transferred her membership to the Council Grove church in April 1928. She leaves to mourn beside her family and other relatives a great host of friends.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to thank the many friends and neighbors for their assistance and sympathy. Also for the beautiful floral offerings and cards sent during the long illness and death of our mother. Mrs. Lena Janzen, Mrs.Frank Hebrank, Mrs. Nannie Buchman, James Borkert, Fred Borkert, Mrs. Charles
Family Members
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Lena Mary Borkert Janzen
1879–1944
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Minnie Katie Borkert Haydon
1881–1954
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Nannie G Borkert Buchman
1883–1971
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Frederick John "Fred" Borkert
1885–1973
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James Henry "Jimmie" Borkert
1887–1968
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Emma E. Borkert Ziegler
1890–1979
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Maggie Stella Borkert Hebrank
1893–1974
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Bertha Ella Borkert Walker
1896–1987
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Josephine Celia Borkert Wilkerson
1899–1987
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