Anke Elizabeth Janssen PETERS, 1878 - 1952.

PETERS, JANSSEN, HUNT, OELRICH, CORNELIUS, POTTS, LOVELL, BRADEN

Posted By: Mary Beth Janssen (email)
Date: 3/30/2003 at 01:13:13

OBITUARY - GLIDDEN GRAPHIC - October 30, 1952 page 1.

Mrs. Jans Peters died October 21.
Funeral Services for a long time Resident of Glidden community, died at her home here Tuesday morning, following an illness of some months.

A short funeral service was held at the Huffman funeral Home here, at 1:15 and at St. John's American Lutheran Chruch at 2:00 o'clock with the Rev. George B. Gundel officiating. The text was Matthew 16:24 which was also her Confirmation memory verse. The topic was "The Christian and the Cross."

The choir sang "Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling," "Heaven is My Home," and "What a Friend we Have in Jesus."
Burial was made in Westlawn Cemetery.

The casket Bearers were six grandsons, Elmer Peters, Heinie Peters, James Peters, John Hunt, Duane Oelrich and Edgar Hunt.

The following obituary was furnished for publication:
Mrs Elizabeth Peters, nee JANSSEN was born August 13, 1878, in Altenburg, Germany. She was laid in the arms of her Savior and made a child of God through Holy Baptism on the 29th of September 1878.

Early in life she learned to know the live of the Savior and following through instruction in matters of Faith repeated her baptismal vow in the solemn rite of Confirmation March 11, 1894, the Rev. Harms, pastor of the local Lutheran church officiating.

She was united in marriage with Mr. Jans Peters, November 7, 1896, the latter having moved from Ost-Friesland to the vicinity of his bride. Many a favor was bestowed upon this marriage and God blessed this union with 20 children, some of whom were born in the old country.
They immigrated to America, taking up residence in Sheridan township, Carroll County, Iowa. After residing in Grant township a number of years, they retired to Glidden. A milestone of their married life was reached November 7, 1946 with the celebrating of their Golden Wedding. This joyous occasion was soon to be overshadowed by a cross, for on November 27, 1949, she mourned the passing of one son, Mr. Henry Peters of Lakefield, Minnesota and the death of her husband on Sept. 29, 1951.

Mrs. Peters was a faithful member of St. John's American Lutheran church, Grant township, Glidden, Iowa. She was also a charter member of the Ladies Aid. Her suffering and trails, particularly those of her latter days, were accepted by her as a part of the cross every follower of Jesus must bear. Through it all she maintained a cheerful disposition and leaned heavily in Faith upon her Savior and His Saving Cross.

She had been a patient crossbearer for some time and peacefully departed this life Tuesday morning October 21, 1952. Prior to her departure the Lord of Life has called home, her husband, one son, Mr. Henry Peters, also five grandchildren and one great grandson in infancy.
_________ of 74 years, 2 months and 8 days.
A host of relatives and friends mourn her passing, since she was well-known and lived throughout this community and elsewhere.

She is survived by the immediate relatives, her 19 children, Mr. Derk Peters and Mr. Jacob Peters, Glidden; Mrs. Ed Hunt (Anna) Lanesboro; Mr. John Peters and Mrs. Hannah Peters, Glidden; Mrs. Meslie Cornelius (Louisa), Seymour, Mo.; Miss Mary Peters, Glidden; Mr. William Peters and Mr. Fred Peters, Lakefield, Minn; Mr. Herman Peters, Raymond S.D.; Mrs Archie Olerich (Hilda), Fonda; Mrs. Furdie Potts (Emma), Fort Dodge; Mrs. Roy Lovell (Edna), Dedham; Mr. Lawrence Peters, Moorland; Mr. Albert Peters, Lakefield, Minn; Mrs. Boyd Braden (Lillian), Mr. Warren Peters and Mr. Roy Peters all of Glidden.

The wider circle of relatives includes: 51 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. May she rest in peace! Amen!