Norman Albrecht Was Born March 16, 1917, Died at His Home 7Th Line Of
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Herold der Wahrheit obituaries 1941 - 1975 10-1-1947 Albrecht. – Norman Albrecht was born March 16, 1917, died at his home 7th line of Mornington, half a mile west of Millbank, Ontario, August 10, 1947, aged 30 years, 4 months and 24 days. He was married to Mae Ropp, who with two children survives: Audrey, 5, and Ferne, 1. Also surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Albrecht, Crosshill, Ontario, three brothers, John, of Millbank, Lloyd and Kenneth of Crosshill, and one sister, Edith – Mrs. Gordon Becker, Kitchener, Ontario. Funeral services were held August 13, by Sam Leis, at the home, and by Sam Erb and Sam Leis at the Mapleview Amish Mennonite church. Because of illness Bishop Samuel Schultz was unable to be present. Burial was made in the adjacent cemetery. 3-15-1961 Albrecht. – Phoebe, daughter of the late Christian G. and Magdalene (Brenneman) Erb, was born March 30, 1899, in Wellesley Township, Ontario, departed from this life January 11, 1961, at the Stratford General Hospital. An attack of the flu at Christmas 1960 had left her in a despondent state until death removed her from time to eternity. Age 61 years, 9 months and 11 days. In her youth she confessed Christ as her Saviour and was baptized upon the confession of her faith. She was a special friend of the needy and was concerned about spreading the Gospel. Several times she expressed a desire to be with the redeemed in glory. On March 19, 1925, she was married to Amos Albrecht, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Mary – wife of Elmer Gerber, Wellesley, and Catherine at home), 3 grandchildren, one sister (Nancy – wife of Menno K. Ropp), and one brother (John). She was a member of the Poole A. M. Church where services were conducted January 14, by Bishop Moses Roth and Herbert Schultz. 6-15-1949 Anderson. – Amelia Anderson, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Miller) Yutzy, was born December 24, 1891, at Arthur, Illinois. She passed away April 23, 1949, at Sarasota, Florida, at the age of 57 years, 3 months, and 29 days. She was married to Noah Anderson at Arthur, Illnois, February 18, 1918. To this union was born one son, who died in infancy. Surviving in addition to her bereaved husband, are an adopted daughter, Josephine, three sisters, Mary – wife of David Troyer, Anna – wife of Steve Miller, both of Arthur, Ill., and Catherine – wife of John Miller of Nappanee, Indiana In her youth she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and remained faithful to Him until her departure. Funeral services were held at the Griner church house on April 27, and burial was made in Thomas Cemetery. 1-15-1944 Augsberger. – Samuel, son of the late Jacob and Barbara (King) Augsberger, was born December 11, 1876, in Lancaster County, Pa.; suddenly departed this life at the home of his son Jacob, near Reinholds, Pa., on November 1, 1943; aged 66 years, 10 months, and 20 days. He was united in marriage with Fannie Miller on November 24, 1904, who survives him; also the following children survive: Barbara, wife of Elmer Smoker, Intercourse, Pa.; Anna, wife of John B. Lapp, Bareville, Pa.; Jacob, near Reinholds, Pa.; Edna, wife of Pre. Elam L. Kauffman, Ronks, Pa.; Samuel, on the home farm near New Holland, Pa.; 1 and Elizabeth and Mary at home. Seventeen grandchildren also survive, 1 brother (C. K. Augsberger, Akron, Pa.), and 2 sisters: (Mrs. Betsy Beiler and Mrs. Callie Stoltzfus, of Bareville, Pa.). He was a retired farmer, enjoying apparent good health until the day of his death. After the noon meal at his son’s home he informed them that he was taking a walk and he was stricken with apoplexy while in a field on the farm. His sudden departure came as a shock to his family, neighbors, and friends. Father’s friendly face and helping hand will be greatly missed by the family and his many friends. He was a faithful member of the Weavertown Amish Mennonite Church. Funeral service was conducted at the late home by Bro. George Beiler, with further service at the Weavertown Church by the brethren George Beiler, John Mast and John A. Stoltzfus (Text Mark 13:32-37) in German, and by Leroy Stoltzfus (Text Isa. 38:1) in English. Hymns read by Bro. Aaron B. Stoltzfus were “Wer weisz, wie nah emir mein Ende” at the home, “Nun gute Nacht, ihr liebsten mein” at the Church, and “Nun bringen wir den Leib zur Ruh” at the grave. His body was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. 12-15-1947 Bare. – Emma Malinda, oldest daughter of Christian and Barbara (Swartzentruber) Leiss, was born in Oxford County, Ontario, October 4, 1909. In the year 1924 she was baptized upon confession of faith by Bishop Daniel Jutzi and united with the East Zorra A. M. congregation, remaining faithful till called to her eternal reward. On September 5, 1935, she was united in marriage to Sylvester Baer of Waterloo County, Ontario. Six children were born to this union, Clare, Wilfred, Paul, Elva, Selma and Elton. Sister Baer took sick November 2. On November 8 she was taken to a London hospital where she became seriously ill with heart trouble and pneumonia, passing away Wednesday morning, November 12, at the age of 38 years, 2 months and 7 days. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, six children, her parents, one grandmother, Mrs. Mattie Leiss; 4 brothers, Daniel, Millbank, Ont., Millius and Oscar, Tavistock, Ont., and Elton at home; three sisters, Aleda, Mrs. Wilfred J. Bender, Tavistock, Katie, Mrs. Leander Ramseyer, Tavistock, and Violet at home. Sister Baer was much concerned about the spiritual and temporal welfare of her children, often making great sacrifices for them. She had great talent in song. She is the first to break the family circle in her own and her parents’ home. Funeral was held November 15; services at the home conducted by David Swartzentruber, and at the East Zorra A. M. church by Bishop D. S. Iutzi, Andrew Jantzi, Flint Mich., and Curtis Cressman. Burial was in adjoining cemetery. 11-15-1942 Bast. – Catherine, daughter of the late Pre. Peter and Elizabeth (Steinman) Spenler, was born near Millbank, Ontario, August 16, 1880, died October 7, 1942. She was married to Jacob Bast in 1907, who predeceased her in 1932. To this union were born 3 sons and 2 daughters: Norman and Elmer, Lowville, N. Y., Emanuel, Bloomingdale, Ontario, Emma (Mrs. Michael Bender), Wellesley, Ontario, and Lydian, London, Ontario. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, one brother, Christian, Iowa City, Iowa, and six sisters: Lizzie (Mrs. Norman Beachy), Meyersdale, Pa., Fanny (Mrs. Daniel Jutzi), Milverton, Ontario, Mrs. Barbara Beachy, [Mrs. Samuel D. Beachy JLY] Salisbury, Pa., Leah (Mrs. Orman Hobbs), Grabill, Indiana, and Lydia and Bena, Poole, Ontario. Her parents, three brothers, and two sisters predeceased her. She had been an invalid for about three years. The funeral was held at the home of Ezra Brenneman, followed by a public service at the Amish 2 Mennonite Church near Baden, Ontario, of which congregation she had been a member. Burial was made in Steinman’s Cemetery. Services were in charge of Bishop Moses Jantzi. 12-1-1956 Beachy. – Alvin M., son of the late Bishop Manasses J. and Elizabeth (Headings) Beachy, was born January 25, 1876 near Salisbury, Pa., and departed from this life at the Nickelson Convalescent Home, Goshen, Indiana, on October 21, 1956; age 80 years, 9 months and 26 days. Death was due to a paralytic stroke and other complications. In his youth he accepted Christ and became affliated with the Amish Mennonite Church, in which faith he died. He was married to Mary Christner in September, 1900, at McMinnville, Oregon, living in matrimony slightly less than 56 years, Mary having preceded him in death only 10 weeks. To them were born 2 sons and 4 daughters, of whom all survive (Anna – wife of William Weirich, McMinnville, Oregon, Sam, Salisbury, Pa., Jonas, Goshen, Ind., Lizzie – wife of John Erb, Berlin, Ohio, Susanna – wife of Fred Jones, Ligonier, Indiana, and Mary – wife of Cecil Clink, Osceola, Indiana.) Also surviving are 20 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 1 brother (Bishop Lewis M., Oakland, Md. One great-grandchild, 3 brothers (the oldest at the age of 2), and 3 sisters preceded him in death. Alvin was ordained to the ministry at McMinnville, Oregon, in 1905, and to the office of Bishop at Topeka, Indiana in 1945. Funeral services were held in the Chris E. Miller home, October 24, by Peter Stauffer, Christ Miller, and Bishop Jacob P. Miller. Burial in the Hawpatch Cemetery. 5-1-1961 Beachy. – Elizabeth (Spenler) Beachy, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Steinman) Spenler, was born near Milverton, Ontario, Canada, on June 22, 1883, and died at her home near Meyersdale, Pa., on April 10, 1961. Aged 77 years, 9 months, and 19 days. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Amish Mennonite Church. On February 27, 1916, she was united in marriage with Norman D. Beachy, of Norfolk, Va., who was ordained to the ministry on April 28, 1929. After marriage they lived two years near Norfolk, four years near Springs, Pa., eight years near Oakland, Md., and since 1930 at their present residence near Meyersdale. Mother had been afflicted with chronic Lymphoctic leukemia for some time. A Norman D Beachy Norman & Elizabeth Spenler Beachy light cold had started an infection on her lungs from which she had been hospitalized from February 13 to 21. During the last seven weeks her strength seemed to revive and wane intermittently, so that each day was fraught with uncertainty mingled with hope.