Ida Hecht 1857-1947

HECHT, LICHTENWALTER, ROBINSON, MILLER, TWACHTMANN, ROSS

Posted By: Sharon Elijah (email)
Date: 1/31/2017 at 08:43:59

9 January 1947 - The Clarence Sun

Ida Lichtenwalter Hecht, daughter of Henry and Anna Hecht, was born in Fairfield township, near Clarence, on March 22, 1857, and went home to her Master January 1st, at the age of 89 years, 9 months and 8 days.

She was united in marriage to Fred C. Hecht in 1880. Two sons and four daughters blessed this union.

She was a member of the Methodist church for 60 years and worked in the Woman's organizations as long as she was able. She was of that pioneer stock that made this community what it is today. Her helping hands and jovial spirit helped many a person over the hard places of life. Her cheerfulness was a source of encouragement to those who were down-hearted.

Those who mourn her passing are her daughters: Mrs. Edna Robinson, Mrs. Mabel Miller and Miss Marjory Hecht of Clarence and Mrs. Nellie Twachtmann of Lowden, one son, Harry, of Minneapolis, one sister, Mrs. Jessie Ross, of Evanston, Ill., five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren and many other relatives.

She will also be missed by a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, March 31, 1906, and a son, Elmer who died at the age of 20 years.

Mrs. Hecht was a home-loving person. She always enjoyed having her children and grandchildren around her.

The funeral was held at the Methodist church on Saturday afternoon with sermon by the pastor, Reverend Bernard Kemper, followed by interment in the Clarence cemetery.

The pallbearers were John Jansen, Verne Robinson, Earl Robinson, Carson Cobb, Henry Ross, Fred Long.

Mrs. Edna Freeman, Miss Alice Cosgriff and Mrs. Berma Beck were in charge of the flowers.