Elizabeth Anna Stahly

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Obit: THE HOME TIMES - Flanagan, Illinois - December 1928

Lizzie Anna Stahly Zehr, eldest daughter of Stephen and Barbara Stahly 
was born near Flanagan, February 28, 1868 and died December 7, 1928 at 
her home in Flanagan at the age of 60 years, 9 months and 9 days.
On October 18, 1865 (1885) she was united in marriage to Valentine Zehr. 
To this union were born 12 children, four proceeded her in death in 
infancy. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, five daughters 
and three sons: Bertha Egsti, Flanagan; Barbara Slagell, Pompeii, Mich.; 
Kate Ulrich, Flanagan; Edward, Meadows; Stephen and Valentine, Flanagan; 
Elizabeth and Nettie at home; 20 grandchildren; also seven sisters and 
one brother.
She lived on a farm near Flanagan until nine years ago, when she moved 
with her family to Flanagan. Early in youth she accepted Christ as her 
savior and united with the Mennonite Church and remained true and 
faithful until her death, ever willing to sacrifice for the sake of 
others. Altho failing in health for a number of years, she was able to 
see to her home duties until about 19 months ago, when she became 
confined to her bed. She had many dark days but she was a kind, patient 
and loving mother. She always bore her trials and afflictions 
patiently. She was deeply interested in her family and will be greatly 
missed by her relatives and friends.
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Gospel Herald Obituary:

Zehr.-Lizzie Anna (Stahly) Zehr, oldest daughter of Pre. Stephen and Barbara (Schantz) Stahly, was born near Flanagan, Ill., Feb. 28, 1868; passed away at her home in Flanagan, Dec. 7, 1928; aged 60 y. 9 m. 9 d. On Oct. 18, 1865, she was united in marriage to Valentine Zehr. To this union were born 12 children, four preceding her in death in infancy. She leaves to mourn her departure 5 daughters and 3 sons (Bertha Eigsti, Flanagan; Barbara Slagel, Pompeii, Mich.; Katie Ulrich, Flanagan; Edward, Meadows, Ill.; Stephen, Gridley, Ill.; Valentine Jr., Flanagan; and Elizabeth and Nettie at home), 26 grandchildren, 1 brother, and 7 sisters. Early in life she accepted Christ as her Savior, united with the Mennonite Church, and remained true and faithful until death, ever willing to sacrifice for the sake of others. Although failing in health for a number of years, she was able to attend to her home duties until about 19 months ago when she became confined to her bed. She had many dark days but was a kind, patient, and loving mother. She always bore her trials and afflictions patiently. She was deeply interested in her family, all of her children having accepted Christ. She will be greatly missed by all. Funeral services were held at the Waldo Mennonite Church Dec. 9, conducted by Valentine Strubhar of Washington, assisted by Emanuel Troyer and George Gundy. Interment in Waldo Cemetery.

Buried:
Waldo Cemetery

Elizabeth married Valentine Zehr on 18 Oct 1885. Valentine (son of Joseph Zehr and Catherine Kohler) was born on 20 Dec 1862 in Washington, Tazewell Co., IL; died on 19 Mar 1948. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Valentine L. Zehr, Jr. was born on 5 Aug 1895 in Waldo, Livingston Co., IL; died in Apr 1981 in Meadows, McLean Co., IL; was buried in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL.
2. Stephen A. Zehr was born on 15 Apr 1894 in Waldo, Livingston Co., IL; died on 20 Jun 1981; was buried in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL.