Nettie (Bender) SWARTZENDRUBER

SWARTZENDRUBER, YODER, BENDER, BRENNEMAN

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 10/7/2006 at 20:52:42

Nettie Swartzendruber, fifth child of Samuel and Salome (Yoder) Bender, was born at Clarion, Iowa, April 17, 1895; departed this life at her home near Wellman, Iowa, April 13, 1953; aged 57 y. 11 m. 26 d. She accepted Christ when 15 years of age and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful member until death. On Feb. 13, 1916, she was united in marriage to Erlis J. Swartzendruber. She maintained a live interest in spiritual things and faithfully attended church services when her circumstances permitted. She leaves to mourn her passing 2 children (Loran, Lone Tree, Iowa; and Eleanor-Mrs. Howard Yoder, Wellman, Iowa), 5 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Alice-Mrs. Emry Brenneman, Lydia-Mrs. Loyal Swartzendruber, both of Wellman, Iowa), and one brother (Irving, Wellman, Iowa). Two sisters, one brother, and one son (Carroll) preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the West Union Church with Eugene Blosser and Paul T. Guengerich in charge, with burial at the West Union Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - May 12, 1953