Magdalena (Gingerich) ESCH

ESCH, GINGERICH, KAUFMAN

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 10/7/2006 at 19:22:45

Gospel Herald - September 22, 1953

Magdalena Esch, daughter of Dan and Lydia (Kaufman) Gingerich, was stricken with a cerebellorubral hemorrhage and passed away suddenly on Aug. 27, 1953; aged 58 y. 8 m. 7 d. She was born near Clarion, Iowa, Dec. 20, 1894. She accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Amish Mennonite Church in her youth, remaining faithful until death. On April 24, 1932, she was united in marriage to John Esch. She leaves to mourn her departure, her husband, parents, one sister (Katie, at home), 4 brothers (Eli, Turner, Mich.; Joe, Edward, and Daniel, Jr., of Au Gres, Mich.), and also many other relatives and friends. Two brothers (Ralph and Amos) preceded her in death. Her Christian life and testimony meant much to those who knew her. Funeral services were held at the Conservative Mennonite Church, Twining, Mich., by Elmer Jantzi, Noah Swartzendruber, and Levi Swartz, with interment in the Whitney Cemetery.