Dora Elizabeth Schrock

Notes:

Buried:
Fairview Mennonite Cemetery

Dora married John Willems [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Kevin Willems

Notes:

Obit:
Schrock.- Elmer, son of Joseph and Bella (Yorop) Schrock, was born in Thurman, Colo., Feb. 17, 1901; died of heart failure at Albany, Ore., Nov. 19, 1982; aged 81 y. On Sept. 13, 1925, he was married to Bertha Heyerly, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Eldon and Perry), 2 daughters (Dora Willems and Florence Gerig), 25 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Davie, Melvin, Raymond, and Leroy), and 3 sisters (Emma Resser, Ann Roth, and Fannie Schrock). He was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 23, in charge of Clarence Gerig and Roy E. Hostetler; interment in Fairview Church Cemetery.

Elmer, son of Joseph and Bella (Yordy) Schrock, was born in Thurman, Colo., Feb. 17, 1901; died of heart failure at Albany, Ore., Nov. 19, 1982; aged 81 y. On Sept. 13, 1925, he was married to Bertha Heyerly, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Eldon and Perry), 2 daughters (Dora Willems and Florence Gerig), 25 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Davie, Melvin, Raymond, and Leroy), and 3 sisters (Emma Resser, Ann Roth, and Fannie Schrock). He was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 23, in charge of Clarence Gerig and Roy E. Hostetler; interment in Fairview Church Cemetery.

Buried:
Fairview Mennonite Cemetery

Elmer married Bertha Heyerly on 13 Sep 1925. Bertha (daughter of John Heyerly and Elizabeth Neuschwander) was born on 26 Jun 1898 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; died on 31 Mar 1995 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; was buried in Albany, Linn Co., OR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Fairview Mennonite Cemetery

Other Events and Attributes:

• CLER: Y
• Occupation: Farmer
• Religion: Amish Mennonite
• Immigration: 1855

Notes:

Obit:
Schrock - Joseph, son of Christian and Elizabeth Schrock, was born in Alsace-Lorraine, May 17, 1852; peacefully fell asleep at his home near Albany, Oreg.; May 6, 1943, following a very brief illness; aged 90 y. 11 m. 19 d. At the age of 3 years he emigrated to this country with his parents, and grew to manhood near Roanoke, Ill. In 1887 he was married to Lizzie Bachman and later moved to Manitou, Colo., where they lived for several years, moving from there to Thurman, Colo., where his companion preceded him in death. This union was blessed with one daughter, Lena, who died in infancy. On Dec. 3, 1893, at Thurman, Colo., he was united in marriage to Bella Yordy, who survives him. He is also survived by one brother, John at Rantoul, Ill., and the following children: David, Tangent; Emma, wife of William Reeser, Albany; Elmer, Lebabnon; Anna, wife of Edward Roth, Albany; Fannie, La Junta, Colo.; Melvin, Albany; Lt. Raymond, Camp Roberts, Cal.; and Leroy, Albany. There also remain 33 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Two sons preceded him in death, Joseph in 1920 and William in 1941, as also did 9 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Kate Birky and Mrs. Lena Haverstine), and one brother Christian C.

He united with the Amish Mennonite Church in his youth, and remained a faithful witness "unto the end." In 1898 he was ordained deacon for the congregation at Thurman, Colo. He served in this capacity until 1897 when he was ordained to the ministry at the same place. In March 1906 he moved with his family to Shickley, Neb., and in Oct. 1909 to Albany, Oreg., where the family has since resided. Father took an active part in the church and assisted in the work of her ministry almost until the end. He was exceptionally well for one his age, and his place in the Lord's house was seldom vacant. It was his privilege to partake of the sacred emblems of the communion Easter Sunday, less than 2 weeks before he went to be with the Lord. At the time of his death he was a member of the Conservative Amish Mennonite Church, of Harrisburg, Oreg. Funeral services were held at the Albany Fairview Church on Monday afternoon, conducted by Bishop John Yoder of the Harrisburg congregation, assisted by fellow ministers of both churches. Text, II Tim. 4:6, 7, 8.

GAMEO tells his story: http://www.gameo.org/encyclopedia/contents/T5961.html

Immigration:
with his parents and other relatives

Buried:
Fairview Mennonite Cemetery

Joseph married Bella Yordy on 3 Dec 1893 in Thurman, Washington Co., CO. Bella (daughter of John Birkey Yordy and Magdalena King) was born on 24 Aug 1873 in Lombardville, Stark Co., IL; died on 7 Oct 1962 in Albany, Linn Co., OR; was buried in Albany, Linn Co., OR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Mennonite
• USR1: CerebroVascular Accident-Instantly. Contributing: severe congestive heart failure; Informant, son Melvin Schrock

Notes:

Obit: Gospel Herald  Volume LV, Number 44 - November 6, 1962 ­ pages 990, 991
Schrock, Bella, daughter of John and Magdalene (King) Yordy, was born Aug. 24, 1873; died at the Mennonite Home for the Aged, Albany, Oreg., Oct. 7, 1962; aged 89 y. 1 m. 13 d., the sole survivor of her immediate family of 13 children. On Dec. 3, 1893, she was married to Joseph Schrock, who died May 6, 1943. Surviving are 3 daughters (Emma-Mrs. William Reeser, Anna-Mrs. Ed Roth, and Fannie), 5 sons (David, Elmer, Melvin Raymond, and LeRoy), 42 grandchildren, and more than 100 great-grandchildren. Two son preceded her in death. She was a member of the Tangent Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Oct. 10 at the Fairview Church, in charge of Merle Stutzman, assisted by H. A. Wolfer and Wilbert Kropf.

Died:
Mennonite Home for the Aged

Buried:
Fairview Mennonite Cemetery

Notes:

Married:
Milford, NE?

John + Elizabeth Neuschwander. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Miller
• Residence: 1855, Roanoke Twp., Woodford Co., IL
• Immigration: 20 Jun 1855, New York, NY
• Census: 1860, Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL
• Census: 1880, Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL

Notes:

The family immigrated to central Illinois in 1855, “to seek refuge, to find protection, and to have a settlement among ourselves.”

Residence:
Farm one half mile east of Roanoke Mennonite Church.

Immigration:
Aboard the John Hancock.

Census:
They lived next door to David Schertz, 54.

Census:
One house removed was farmer Joseph Schrock 28, and Elisabeth, 23, born in Illinois to parents from Arnstead.

Buried:
Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery

Christian married Elizabeth Cender (Zentner) on 9 Dec 1845 in Dombrot-sur-Vair, Vosges, FR. Elizabeth (daughter of Christian Cender and Magdalena Eymann) was born on 24 Jun 1821 in Niedernai, Bas-Rhin, FR; died on 26 Apr 1892 in Woodford Co., IL; was buried in Roanoke Twp., Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
(1821-1878) says Levine.

Buried:
Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery

Notes:

Married:
Witnesses included miller and brother-of-the-groom André Gerard of Robecourt, 32; miller and friend-of-the-groom Joseph Roquit of Chatillon-sur-[illegible]; brother-of-the-bride and miller Chrétien Cender, 22, of Rigny-la-Salle; and uncle-of-the-bride Jean Cender, 40, a cultivator and resident of Écrouve.

Other Events and Attributes:

• USR1: Stomach Ulcers
• Immigration: 17 Jun 1844, NY
• Residence: 1862, Tremont, Tazewell Co., IL
• Residence: 1885, Milford, Seward Co., NE
• Residence: 1889, Thurman, Washington Co., CO
• Residence: 1896, Larned, KS
• Residence: 1898, Milford, Seward Co., NE

Notes:

Obit: Gospel Witness, January, 1907
After an illness of about eight months, Bro. John Yordy passed away at his home in Milford, Neb., Dec.31, 1906; age 68 y. 2m. 17d. Funeral services were held at the home and concluded at the Amish Church where he was laid to rest in the Fairview Cemetery on Thursday afternoon. Bro. Yordy was born in Germany, Oct. 23, 1839, and came to America with his parents who settled in Illinois when he was six years old. He united with the Amish Mennonite church in his early years, to which he remained faithful to his death. He was married to Magdalene King, Jan. 5, 1863. To this union were born thirteen children, four of whom preceded him to the spirit world. He leaves a sorrowing wife and nine children, but they need not mourn as those who have no hope. His disease was ulcers and gallstones. He suffered greatly at times but bore it all patiently to the end.

Dearest father, thou hast left us,
And thy loss we greatly feel,
But ‘tis God who has bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal.


Obit: Milford, NE newspaper

After an illness of seven months beginning May 10th, 1906, and caused by ulceration of the bowels, complicated with gall stones, uncle John Yordy passed away at his home in this village, Monday morning, Dec. 31st, age 68 years 2 months and 17 days. Short funeral services were held at the home here in town and concluded at the Amish church west of town where the remains were buried, Thursday.

Mr. Yordy was born in Germany, October 23, 1838, and came to America with his parents who settled in Illinois when he was 6 years old. He was married to Magdalene King on January 5th, 1862, and to them have been born 13 children, 9 of whom are living.

Mr. Yordy and his family came to Seward county in 1885, and four years later, went to Colorado. In 1896, they moved to Kansas and in 1898 returned to Seward county where they have since resided. Three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Yordy moved into town and prepared to spend their remaining days in ease and comfort. The children attending the funeral were Simon and Dave Yordy, Mrs. Schrock, from Filmore county, Mrs. Zimmerman from Wood River, and two brothers and a sister from Illinois - Jacob and Joseph Yordy and Mrs. Mary Orendorff.

Mr. Yordy was a genial old gentleman whom it was a pleasure to know and the great regret of his friends is that his declining days should be spent in suffering. The sympathy of all is extended to Grandma Yordy and her children in the hour of bereavement.

Birth:
French Alsace-Lorraine accd. to source 1269

Immigration:
New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957, 1844, June 17, Baltimore

Residence:
In 1863 Peter Yordy purchased John's exemption from Civil War military service for $100. They moved to Seward County, Nebraska in 1885, to Colorado in 1889, to Kansas in 1896, and then returned to Seward County in 1898.

Buried:
East Fairview Cemetery

John married Magdalena King on 5 Jan 1862 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL. Magdalena (daughter of Samuel King and Mary Magdalena Kurtz) was born on 13 Dec 1842 in Salem, Marion Co., IL; died on 11 Feb 1927 in Harper, Harper Co., KS; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obit: Milford, NE newspaper

Magdaline King was born in Salem, Illinois, December 13, 1842. She died at her home in Harper, Kans., Febr. 11, 1927, aged 84 years 1 mo. And 29 days. She was united in marriage to John Yordy on January 5, 1862 at Pekin, Ill. To this union were born eight sons and five daughters. Her husband and four sons preceeded her in death. In the year 1909, she was married to Jacob Sutter who also preceeded her in death. In 1923, she was again married, to John Plank of Harper, Kans. who survives her. She is also survived by nine children; Peter B. Yordy of Whittier, Cal., John Y. Yordy of Kewanee, Ill., David J. Yordy of Ashley, Mich., Emma Schwartzendruber of Wellman, Ia., Belle Schrock of Albany , Ore., Lizzie Erb of Hesston, Kans. and Simon Yordy, Fannie Yeackley, and Mary Zimmerman of Milford, Nebr. She also leaves thirty five grandchildren, fifty seven great-great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and one aged sister, Barbara Lund of Beemer, Nebr.

In her youth she accepted Christ as her Savior and united with the Mennonite church of which she was a faithful member when she died. She, with her first husband, moved west in 1886, living most of the time near Milford. By her cheerful disposition and helpful Christian spirit, she endeared herself to all with whom she came in contact. Short services were held at the Spring Valley church near Harper, Kans., Saturday, Febr. 12. The remains were then brought to Milford where services were held at the East Fairview church and interment was made at the East Fairview cemetery. All of her children were here to attend the funeral except Peter Yordy of California.

Buried:
East Fairiew Cemetery

Notes:

Married:
By Andrew Ropp