Gertrude (Yoder) SWARTZENDRUBER

SWARTZENDRUBER, YODER

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 10/7/2006 at 20:30:24

Gertrude (Yoder) Swartzendruber was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Dec. 11, 1858; died Aug. 20, 1917, at Shickley, Nebr., aged 58 y. 8 m. 9 d. In her early childhood she moved with her parents to Iowa Co., Iowa, and on Dec. 24, 1877, she was united in marriage to Joel J. Swartzendruber. At about the age of seventeen she united with the Amish Mennonite Church and lived as a faithful member until death called her to her reward. In 1895 she moved with her companion from Iowa Co., Iowa, to Wright Co., Iowa, and in 1908 they moved to Fillmore Co., Nebr., where they resided until her death. The departed sister was a sufferer from Bright's disease for some time but she bore her affliction very patiently until the end came, when she passed away quietly. She leaves to mourn, a husband, 4 brothers, 4 sisters, and many other relatives and friends, who mourn not as those who have no hope, for our loss is her gain. Funeral services were conducted by Bro. Peter Kennel in German from her chosen text, Prov. 27:1, and by Bro. D. G. Lapp in English from the last clause of Rev. 21:1. Interment in Salem Cemetery near Shickley, Nebr.

Gospel Herald 13 September 1917