He spent his life in Tazewell Co., with the exception of a few years which he spent in Livingston Co.
He came to the vicinity of Hopedale in his young manhood, was married to Barbara Nafziger Jan. 16, 1883, making their home near Minier, until 21 years ago when they moved to Hopedale.
He is the last of his family to depart this life, having had 3 brothers, 3 sisters and several stepsisters and brothers.
With his companion, there are left to mourn his departure 2 sons (John and Aaron of Minier), 6 daughters (Lydia Showalter of Broadway, Va.; Emma Springer of Delavan; Ella Sommers of Foosland; Anna Litwiller of Hopedale; Bertha and Katy at home). Three children (Christian, Mary, and Valentine) died in childhood. He leaves 41 grandchildren.
He united with the Mennonite Church at Hopedale in his young manhood, where he fellowshiped until the time of his death.
Being frail in body the last years, he often expressed a desire to depart this life which desire was realized as he peacefully fell asleep on March 12, 1942; aged 82 y. 9 m. 22 d.
Funeral services were held at the Hopedale Mennonite Church conducted by Bros. Simon Litwiller and Ben Springer. Interment in the Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery. "All is over, hands are folded On a calm and peaceful breast; All is over, labors ended, Now dear Father is at rest."
Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXV, No . 1 - April 2, 1942 - pages 14, 15
He spent his life in Tazewell Co., with the exception of a few years which he spent in Livingston Co.
He came to the vicinity of Hopedale in his young manhood, was married to Barbara Nafziger Jan. 16, 1883, making their home near Minier, until 21 years ago when they moved to Hopedale.
He is the last of his family to depart this life, having had 3 brothers, 3 sisters and several stepsisters and brothers.
With his companion, there are left to mourn his departure 2 sons (John and Aaron of Minier), 6 daughters (Lydia Showalter of Broadway, Va.; Emma Springer of Delavan; Ella Sommers of Foosland; Anna Litwiller of Hopedale; Bertha and Katy at home). Three children (Christian, Mary, and Valentine) died in childhood. He leaves 41 grandchildren.
He united with the Mennonite Church at Hopedale in his young manhood, where he fellowshiped until the time of his death.
Being frail in body the last years, he often expressed a desire to depart this life which desire was realized as he peacefully fell asleep on March 12, 1942; aged 82 y. 9 m. 22 d.
Funeral services were held at the Hopedale Mennonite Church conducted by Bros. Simon Litwiller and Ben Springer. Interment in the Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery. "All is over, hands are folded On a calm and peaceful breast; All is over, labors ended, Now dear Father is at rest."
Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXV, No . 1 - April 2, 1942 - pages 14, 15
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Christian Kauffmann
1884–1893
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Aaron Kauffmann
1886–1969
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Maria Kauffmann
1888–1893
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Valentine Kauffmann
1890–1893
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Lydia Kauffman Showalter
1892–1978
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Bertha Kauffmann
1894–1985
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Emma K. Kauffmann Springer
1896–1981
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John K. Kauffmann
1898–1982
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Katy Kauffmann
1901–1997
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Ella Kauffmann Sommer
1904–1970
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Anna Kauffman Litwiller
1907–1997
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