Karrie Christine Heiser

Family/Spouse: Eric Spitz. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Melvin married Shirley Sigel Shirley was born on 11 Jul 1935; died on 10 Mar 2022 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Nurse

Notes:

Died:
Gibson Area Hospital-Annex

Buried:
East Bend Memorial Gardens

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 11 Jun 1905, Champaign Co., IL

Notes:

Baptism:
East Bend Mennonite Church by Peter Zehr

Buried:
East Bend Mennonite Cemetery

Samuel married Tillie Ingold on 23 Jan 1913 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. Tillie (daughter of Henry Ingold and Veronica (Fannie) Steinman) was born on 19 Jul 1893 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL; died on 11 Aug 1987 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Mennonite/Gibson City Bible Church
• Baptism: 18 Nov 1907, Champaign Co., IL

Notes:

Baptism:
East Bend Mennonite Church by John C. Birky

Buried:
East Bend Mennonite Cemetery

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Amish, Mennonite
• Residence: 1888, Fisher, Champaign Co., IL

Notes:

OBIT:

Heiser. -- Jacob Heiser, son of Jacob and Kathrine Heiser, was born in Tazewell Co., Ill., on April 22, 1856; died at his home in Fisher, Ill., on Feb. 19, 1923; aged 66 y. 10 m. 28 d. He was married to Elizabeth Bachman on Feb. 20, 1883. To this union were born 12 children, of whom the following survive: Manuel, Alvin, Samuel, Katie, Jake, Mrs. Alvin L. Burkey, Roy, Jesse, and Esther. Barbara preceded him in death about 6 years ago, and two died in infancy. He leaves to mourn his departure his beloved wife, 9 children, 12 grandchildren, 5 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church since his youth, and was one of the first Mennonite settlers in the East Bend congregation and worked faithfully unto the end. He expressed his readiness to go home and called the family to his bedside. He bade farewell leaving words of warning and comfort which will long be remembered. It was indeed hard to say goodby to one we all loved so well, one who meant all a father could mean to us. But we feel assured that our loss is his eternal gain. Therefore we humbly say, "Lord, thy will be done." Funeral services were conducted on Feb. 21 by Samuel Zehr from Psalm 39 and Samuel Gerber of Pekin, Ill., from Col. 2:8-10.

"Father, thou art sweetly resting
Cold may be this earthly tomb,
But the angels sweetly whispered,
'Come and live with us at home.' " The Children

Residence:
from Morton, Tazewell Co., IL

Buried:
East Bend Mennonite Cemetery

Jacob married Elizabeth Bachman on 20 Feb 1883. Elizabeth (daughter of John Bachman and Barbara Sutter) was born on 15 Jun 1862 in Groveland, Tazewell Co., IL; died on 26 Dec 1923 in Jacksonville, IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Amish Mennonite

Notes:

OBIT:

Bachman. - Elizabeth (Bachman) Heiser died at Norbury Sanitarium, Jacksonville, Ill., Dec. 26, 1923; aged 62 y. 6 m. 4 d. She was the daughter of John and Barbara Bachman and was born near Groveland, Ill., June 15, 1861. On February 20, 1883, she was united in marriage to Jacob Heiser, who preceded her to the spirit world Feb. 19, 1923. To this union were born 12 children, namely: Manuel, Alvin, Samuel, Katie, Jake, Lizzie, Roy, Jesse, and Esther. One daughter, Barbara, and two infants preceded her in death. She united with the Mennonite Church in her youth and remained a faithful member until her death. She leaves to mourn her departure 6 sons, 3 daughters, 13 grandchildren, 2 brothers, 1 sister, 1 aunt, and a host of relatives and friends. She was a faithful and devout mother who was especially concerned about the spiritual welfare of her family and will long be remembered by her gentle disposition and kindness shown to all with whom she came in contact. Funeral services were held at the East Bend Church near Fisher, Ill., conducted by Samuel Gerber of Tremont. Text, II Cor. 5:1-10. Burial in the East Bend cemetery.

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Read at East Bend Mennonite Centennial Celebration, 1989

“My name is Elizabeth, I was born in 1862 in Tazewell County, and I married Jacob Heiser. We lived in Tazewell County and everything was going fine until after little Samuel was born. Now, there was Manuel, Alvin, and Samuel, three sons! My, what help Jake would have with the work before long! I think that’s why Jake started thinking about finding a place where there would be enough work for the boys. Then one day in January 1888, Jake came home and told me brother-in-law Peter Zehr had bought a farm in Champaign County and would we want to move there? What a shock! I sure hated the thought of moving so far away from Mama, Papa, and my brothers and sisters. When would I ever see them again? But then, it wouldn’t be quite so bad because my Aunt Lena, my cousin Mary, who was married to Charles Stormer, and cousin August Ingold already lived in Champaign County. So, when the spring weather came, the men helped Jake load all our things on the train. Jake’s sister Fannie went along to help US. So we all got on the train that was going to Gibson City. That train whistle sounded so sad, I felt lonesome already. When we got off the train at Gibson City, there was not a familiar face around at all!

It was a chilly day, so we bundled up the boys. I handed six month old Samuel to Fannie for her to carry. I took four year old Manuel and two year old Alvin by the hand, and off we started walking to find our new home. It was time for me to carry Samuel for a while. I thought he must be sleeping soundly, but when I peeked under the blankets his little face was blue. I was frightened! When the fresh March air reached him, he gasped and started crying, and his little face turned bright pink again. I shall never forget that walk. I thought it would never end, but Jake said it was only eight miles!.

That was a long and lonely year. But that day in July, when Mama’s letter came, saying that Papa had bought land about one mile from US and that they would be moving here next spring, my heart jumped for joy. But, in October, when I got word that Papa had died, I felt more lonely than ever. Jake said that if no one else was going to move up here, we would move back to Tazewell County.

So, when spring finally came again, Jake took his wagon to Gibson City to meet the train. I could hardly wait for him to come back home, because he brought with him Mama, my twin sister Barbara and her husband Joseph Heiser, and their boys John, Amos, and Joseph. He also brought brother-in-law Peter Zehr, his wife Barbara, and their children Katie, Dan, Lizzie, and Joseph. What a reunion! They were all moving here to live. What a happy ending to that first lonely year in Champaign County.

Since Peter Zehr was a minister, he soon found a place where we could have church services. I shall never forget that spring day in 1889 when all our buggies headed for the Dixon school house. We sang and prayed together, and it was so good to hear a sermon again. We thanked God for a new beginning and for his faithfulness to US. I cannot imagine what this area will be like in 100 years, but our hopes for our children are that they will find this a good place to live and grow up to be Christians and be faithful to God.”

Birth:
Gravestone date. Obit says 1861.

Died:
Norbury Sanitarium

Buried:
East Bend Cemetery

Notes:

Obit:
Ingold. - Henry Ingold was born in Woodford Co., Ill., Aug. 4, 1864; died at the Mercy Hospital, Urbana, Ill., March 24, 1941; aged 76 y. 7 m. 20 d. On Feb. 26, 1888, he was united in marriage with Fannie Steinman of Flanagan, Ill. To this union 5 children were born (Mrs. Samuel J. Heiser, Mrs. J. B. Heiser, near Fisher, Ill.; Amos and Martha at home). One son died in infancy. Bro. Ingold accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church at the age of sixteen, to which church he remained faithful to the end. He leaves his wife, 1 son, 3 daughters, 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, and a host of other relatives. Funeral services were held March 26, at his home in Fisher, Ill. with further services at the East Bend Mennonite Church, conducted by J. A. Heiser. Text, II Cor. 5:1.

"In silence he suffered, in patience he bore;
Till God called him home, to suffer no more." The Family

Obit: The Pantagraph  (Bloomington, Illinois) 25 Mar 1941, Tue • Page 2
Henry Ingold died Monday (March 4, 1941) at Mercy Hospital, Urbana, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday (March 6, 1941) at East Bend Mennonite Church with burial in East Bend Cemetery.

Mr. Ingold was born on April 4, 1864 at Eureka, Illinois.

He married Fannie Steinman on February 26, 1888, in Livingston County, Illinois.

He lived in and near Fisher, Illinois for 43 years.
three daughters, Mrs. Sam J. Heiser , Mrs. J. B. Heiser, and Miss Martha Ingold all of Fisher, Illinois; one son, Amos Ingold of Fisher, Illinois; two brothers Joseph Ingold of Flanagan, Illinois; and David Ingold of Fisher, Illinois; nine grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.

He was a member of the Mennonite Church.



Lived in Fisher, IL in 1916.

Died:
Mercy Hospital

Buried:
East Bend Mennonite Cemetery

Henry married Veronica (Fannie) Steinman on 28 Feb 1888 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL. Veronica (daughter of Daniel Steinman and Katharina (Catharine) Birky) was born on 4 May 1868 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL; died on 14 Aug 1958 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obit:
Ingold, Fannie, daughter of Dan and Catherine (Birky) Steinman; born May 4, 1868, Flanagan, Ill; died at the Hansen Nursing home, Gibson City, Ill., Aug. 14, 1958, after having been there 2 days; aged 90 y. 3 m. 10 d. Married Feb. 28, 1888, to Henry Ingold, who died March 24, 1941. An infant son, one grandson, one brother, and 6 sisters also preceded her in death. Survivors: 3 daughters and one son (Tillie-Mrs. Sam Heiser, Amelia-Mrs. J. B. Heiser, and Martha, all of Fisher; and Amos, Foosland, Ill.), 8 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Church member at East Bend, where funeral services were held Aug. 17, with Harold Zehr and J. A. Heiser officiating. Burial in East Bend Cemetery.

Died:
Hanson Nursing Home

Buried:
East Bend Mennonite Cemetery