Nancy (Miller) OTTO

OTTO, MILLER, YODER, BRENNEMAN, ERB, KINSINGER, MARNER, BOLLER

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 10/7/2006 at 21:05:05

Nancy Otto, daughter of Jacob B. and Katharine Miller, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, March 6, 1870; died at the Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa, July 23, 1934; aged 64 y. 4 m. 17 d. In her youth she united with the Mennonite Church and remained a faithful member until death. On Feb. 10, 1891, she was united in marriage to B. J. Otto, with whom she lived in matrimony a little more than 43 years. To this union were born 2 children (Murley and Kathryn -- Mrs. Melvin Yoder). She was a member of a family of 16 children of whom 5 preceded her in death. Those remaining are : Mrs. Lydia Brenneman of Smithville, Ohio; Mrs. Mary Erb of Mishawaka, Ind.; Geo. Miller of Clarion, Iowa; E. J. Miller of Prossor, Wash.; Mrs. Katie Kinsinger, Mrs. Fannie Marner, and Joel Miller of Parnell, Ia.; Mrs. Barbara Boller of Wayland, Ia.; L. J. Miller and twin sister (Mrs. Leo Hooley) of Wellman, Ia. Besides the above named brothers and sisters, she leaves her grief-stricken husband, 2 children, 4 grandchildren, and a large number of other relatives and friends. About 11 days prior to her death she fell and broke her limb, and a week later had a severe attack of appendicitis. She was rushed to the Mercy Hospital for an operation which was performed and which seemed successful, but a few days later it became evident that her condition was critical and with all that human hands could do she peacefully passed away. She will be greatly missed in the home as well as in the Church and community. Her kind disposition and friendliness won for herself many friends. Her chief delight seemed to be that of serving others, and we believe she complied with the Scripture injunction, "Given to hospitality." Several years ago she made arrangements for her funeral, with which was included the following verse:

"Be never proud by any means,Build not your house too high;But always have before your eyes, That you were born to die."
Funeral services July 25 at the Lower Deer Creek Church by David D. Miller and John Y. Swartzendruber. Text, II Tim. 4:6-8.

Gospel Herald - August 9, 1934