Anna (Swartzendruber) YODER

YODER, SWARTZENDRUBER, STUTZMAN, GUENGERICH

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 10/7/2006 at 21:28:31

­Anna Yoder, daughter of Frederick and Sarah (Yoder) Swartzendruber, was born near Sharon Center, Johnson Co, Iowa, June 18, 1858; passed away at the home of her daughter (Mrs. Joe Stutzman) in Chappell, Nebr., July 22, 1949; aged 91 y. 1 m. 4 d. She grew to womanhood in the community where she was born. In her early youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful member until death. She was deeply devoted to God and His Word and keenly interested in the work of the church and the spiritual welfare of her family and friends. On Feb. 23, 1879, she was united in marriage to Christian S. Yoder. Surviving are 9 children (Sanford C., Goshen, Ind.; Elmer, Walla Walla, Wash.; Ezra, Emma, Bessie, and Cora, all of Chappell, Nebr.; Joe, Wellman, Iowa; Harry, Los Angeles, Calif.; and Sadie, Filer, Idaho), 33 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Her husband and 3 children (Mrs. Joel Guengerich, Wellman, Iowa; Samuel, and an infant son) preceded her in death. She, with her family lived for a number of years in Wright Co., Iowa. In 1910 they moved from there to Chappell, Nebr., where with the exception of one year, she made her home until the time of her death. Funeral services were held July 25 at the Chappell Mennonite Church, in charge of E. M. Yost and Fred Gingerich. Text: Rev. 14:13. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - August 16, 1949