Sarah Jantzi

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170145

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Swartz, -- Sarah, daughter of David and Katherine (Gascho) Jantzi, was born July 1, 1887, near Baden, Ont.; passed away April 23, 1951; aged 63 y. 9 m. 22 d. She was married April 18, 1907, to Joseph J. Swartz. He preceded her in death nearly four years ago. They were the parents of ten children, six boys and four girls, all of whom survive. They are: Orbie, Au Gres, Mich.; Clara, Talbert, Ky.; Katie-Mrs. Sanford Snider, Au Gres; Alvin, Talbert, Ky.; Drucilla-Mrs. Rufus Miller, Au Gres; Joseph, Rexton, Mich.; Raymond and David, Au Gres; Violet and Edwin, at home These together with 22 grandchildren, mourn a loving and beloved mother and grandmother. One infant grandson preceded her in death. She also leaves 3 brothers (Mike, Adams, N. Y., David, Darien Center, N. Y.; Menno, Au Gres), and 6 sisters (Mattie-Mrs. Noah Knepp, Au Gres; Katie-Mrs. Dan Swartz, Turner, Mich.; Lydia, Au Gres; Barbara-Mrs. Sam Roth, Baden, Ont.; Lucina, widow of the late Sam Lichti, Wellesley, Ont.; and Emma-Mrs. Aaron Albrecht, Standish, Mich.). Her parents and 2 brothers also preceded her in death. She also leaves 1 uncle and many nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Riverside Mennonite Church near Au Gres having accepted Christ in her youth. She was always deeply concerned for the spiritual welfare of her family and for the work of the church. Funeral services were held at the home April 26 by Noah Swartzendruber and Emanuel Peachey.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLIV , Number 22 - May 29, 1951 -page 526