Mary Helen Schrock

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Buried:
Hirstein Cemetery

Mary married Eugene W. Springer in 1947. Eugene (son of Joseph W. Springer and Emma Rachel Birky) was born on 5 Jun 1928; died on 21 Oct 2005; was buried in Morton, Tazewell Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Olio Township Cemetery

Rollie + Mary Helen Buck. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Building Contractor And Farmer
• Religion: Mennonite
• USR1: Cancer

Notes:

Obit:
Schrock, William N., son of Daniel J. and Rachel (Kropf) Schrock; born Jan. 14, 1883, Garden City, Mo.; died of cancer on March 13, 1959, Eureka, Ill.; aged 76 y. 1 m. 27 d. Married on Dec. 17, 1905, to Fannie Ulrich, who survives. Occupation: building contractor. Surviving are also 3 sons and 3 daughters (Glenn, Rollie, Vernon, Mrs. Ruth Albrecht, Mrs. Helen Miller and Mrs. Mary Ann Flanagan), 2 brothers (Ora and Emery, Garden City, Mo.), 3 sisters (Mrs. Lydia Kenagy, Eureka; Mrs. Nancy Byler, Goshen, Ind.; and Mrs. Cora Driver, Hesston, Kans.), 20 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Roanoke Church, where funeral services on March 15 were conducted by Wesley E. Jantz; interment in the Roanoke Church Cemetery.

Buried:
Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery

William married Franika (Fannie) Marie Ulrich on 17 Dec 1905 in Garden City, Cass Co., MO. Franika (daughter of David Ulrich and Anna Reeser) was born on 24 Jun 1887 in Metamora Twp., Woodford Co., IL; died on 23 Feb 1978 in Eureka, Woodford Co., IL; was buried in Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Homemaker
• Religion: Mennonite

Notes:

OBIT: Gospel Herald - Volume 71, Number 17 - April 25 1978 - page 346

Schrock, Fannie M., daughter of David and Anna (Reeser) Ulrich, was born at Metamora, Ill., June 24, 1887; died at Maple Lawn Homes, Eureka, Ill., Feb. 23, 1978; aged 90 y. On Dec. 17, 1905, she was married to William N. Schrock, who died on Mar. 13, 1958. Surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Ruth Albrecht, Mrs. Helen Miller, and Mrs. Mary Ann Flanagan), 3 sons (Glenn, Rollie, and Vernon), 20 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, 16 great-great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Violet Harnish), and one brother (Emanuel Ulrich). She was preceded in death by 5 sisters and 3 brothers. She was a member of the Roanoke Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 25, in charge of James Detweiler and Norman Yutzy; interment in Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery.Had beautiful blonde hair and blue eyes. Had the gift of hospitality. Member of Roanoke Mennonite Church.

Died:
Maple Lawn

Buried:
Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Religion: Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church

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Obit:
Schrock - Daniel J. Schrock, was born near Middlebury, Ind., Sept. 10, 1857; died April 2, 1943, at Garden City, Mo.; aged 85 y. 6 m. 21 d. He was the youngest son of John D. and Mary Ursula (Sproal) Schrock. He moved with his parents to Missouri at the age of 19 and this has been his home since. At the age of 20, he was baptized by Bishop Jack Kanagy and united with the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church. He was married to Rachel Kropt, Feb. 16, 1877. She preceded him in death, March 14, 1939. They were blessed with 9 children, 7 of whom survive (William N., Eureka, Ill.; Mrs T.L. Byler, Goshen, Ind.; Mrs. D.D. Driver, Hesston, Kans.; Mrs. John E. Klopfenstine, D. Ora, Emery, and Mrs. O.A. Kanargy, all of Garden City). He is also survived by 45 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Amanda Allison, Garden City; Mrs. Emma Klopfenstein, Los Angeles, Calif.). A son (John Harvey), a daughter (Anna May Kenagy), and 2 grandchildren preceded him in death. He was afflicted for many years and bore much suffering, often expressing his desire to go home and be at rest. Funeral services were held at the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church in charge of the bishops of the Sycamore Grove and Bethel churches. Interment in Clearfork Cemetery. Texts: Isa. 64:4; I Cor. 2:9.

“Farmer, but very handy in anything he undertook. Auctioneer, operated a threshing machine with his sons in harvest time, taught singing school, built homes for three brothers and his son’s wife after the death of his son, cared for telephone lines and fixed telephones. After retirement moved off his farm and worked for a tinsmith, tuned and fixed pianos, painted pictures, and created beautiful penmanship drawings. One time made a foot-operated device to shew flies away from the table.
Residence: Cass Co., MO.

“Daniel and Rachel lived about 1/2 mile apart when they became acquainted and married. After they married then moved to a farm about one mile from Dan’s parents and lived in a very small old house. In 1892 they moved in with Dan’s parents. In those days when the grandparents were not able to care for themselves a child lived with them. There were six children, and the grandparents lived in three of the rooms. It was a large square house, but still crowded. Often Rachel longed for her little house on the hill.

“Their home was a happy home full of love for each other. In the winter after supper was over they had singing and music. They had many song books, and the father Daniel taught notes and new songs to the family. Rachel had a sweet and beautiful voice. The children could hear her singing in the morning while getting breakfast.”

Buried:
Clearfork Cemetery

Daniel married Rachel Kropf on 16 Feb 1877. Rachel (daughter of David Kropf and Magdalena Oesch) was born on 4 Apr 1856 in Baden, Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada; died on 14 Mar 1939 in Garden City, Cass Co., MO; was buried in Garden City, Cass Co., MO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obit:
Schrock.-Rachel, daughter of David and Magdalena Kropf, was born April 4, 1856, near Baden. Ont., died at her home in Garden City, Mo. March 14, 1939; aged 82 y. 11 m. 10 d. In 1867 she came with her parents to Missouri and lived within this state the remainder of her life. Dec. 16, 1877, she was united in marriage with Daniel J. Schrock and for more than sixty-one years this union was unbroken. To them were born 4 sons and 5 daughters. A son (J. Harvey Schrock) preceded her in death twenty-seven years ago and a daughter (Mrs. Anna May Kenagy) died seven years ago. Besides her husband she is survived by these sons and daughters: Mrs. J. E. Klopenstein, Mrs. Owen Kenagy, Emery, and D. Ora of Garden City, Mo.; William of Eureka, Ill., Mrs. T. L. Byler of Goshen, Ind., and Mrs. Daniel D. Driver of Hesston, Kans. Also surviving are 44 grand-children and 16 great-grandchildren. Three grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren pre-ceded her. In her youth she united with the Mennonite Church, remaining a consistent and faithful member until her death. She loved her home, her church and her friends. She ministered to many. She loved and served her Master all through life unto a happy end.

"'Tis hard to part with Mother dear,
No more to see, no more to hear-
But we're glad if God thought best
To take her home and give her rest."

The funeral service was held at Sycamore Church Friday, Mar. 17, by Joe C. Driver at the home and at the church. Scripture reading (Psa. 90), by S. S. Hershberger, sermon by I. G. Hartzler (Texts. I Cor. 2:9; Isa. 64:4), as-sisted b Joe C. Driver, Walter Davenport, and W. E. Helmuth. Interment in Clearfork Cemetery.

Buried:
Clearfork Cemetery

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Highly Successful Farmer.
• USR1: Heart Attack

Notes:

Obit:
Ulrich. - David, son of Peter and Anna Ulrich, was born near East Peoria, Ill., July 29, 1850; died at his home in Eureka, Ill., July 7, 1934; aged 83 y. 11 m. 9 d. His parents had come to America from Alsace Lorraine, and were among the early settlers in this part of Illinois, arriving in 1838. From East Peoria the family moved to Deer Creek, where his mother died, when he was five years old. In his early youth they moved to the vicinity of Eureka, where his father purchased the farm now occupied by his son, C. M. Ulrich, and which is spoken of as the old home place. Oct. 22, 1874, he was united in marriage to Anna, daughter of Christian Reeser, who lived to the age of 103 years. To this union were born 11 children, all of whom survive. They are: Barbara Schertz, Eureka; Anna, at home; Christian M., Eureka; Emma Schertz, Cazenovia; Peter N., Eureka; Elizabeth Schertz, Falfurrias, Texas; Fannie Schrock, David, Ella Schertz, Emanuel. and Viola Harnish, all of Eureka. After marriage he farmed for thirty years in Woodford Co., living in the vicinity of Eureka and Metamora, from which latter place they moved to Garden City, Mo., in 1904, where he had purchased a farm. After living there for six years they returned to Woodford Co., locating south of Roanoke, remaining there until January, 1919, when he retired from the farm, moving to the home in Eureka where he passed away. In his youth he united with the Mennonite Church, in which he was a devoted and active member until his Lord called him home. For twenty-two years he served as a trustee of the Roanoke Mennonite congregation northeast of Eureka, of which he was one of the early members, and where he had his church home these many years. He enjoyed good health all his life, taking an active part in the farm life and other interests of the community. He was a loving father, devoted husband, congenial neighbor, and friend to all who knew him. In later years he often spoke of his appreciation that his children, and their families in general, had accepted his Savior, and he expressed his readiness to go to be with Him. Saturday evening he was seized with a heart attack, peacefully passing away about two hours later. All his children were at his bedside, except Emma Schertz, who was visiting at Fisher, Ill., and Elizabeth Schertz of Falfurrias, Texas, who also was not able to come to the funeral because of ill health. He leaves his younger brother (Samuel Ulrich of Nampa, Idaho), the only one remaining of a family of eight; his wife (who was his faithful companion for almost sixty years); 11 children; 46 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held July 11, at the home by Andrew Schrock and at the Roanoke Mennonite Church by Ezra Yordy. Burial in the church cemetery.


Farmed for 30 years. Lived near Metamora in Woodford Co., IL, except for six years in Missouri. Retired in Eureka, IL in 1919. Among the most respected citizens of Woodford Co., united with the Roanoke Mennonite Church in his youth, to which he was devoted and an active member until the Lord called him home. He was a trustee for 25 years. Often spoke how glad he was that he accepted his Saviour and expressed his readiness to go to be with Him.

David married Anna Reeser on 18 Oct 1874. Anna (daughter of Christian Reeser and Barbara Zimmerman) was born on 17 Dec 1854 in Muncie, Delaware Co., IN; died in 1941 in Eureka, Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obit:
Ulrich.-Anna, daughter of Christian and Barbara Reeser, was born near Muncie, Ind., Dec. 17, 1854; died at her home in Eureka, Ill., Oct. 12, 1941; aged 86 y. 9 m. 26 d. At the age of three she came to Woodford Co., Ill., in a covered wagon with her parents. The Reeser homestead was established along the Mackinaw River where she lived until her marriage to David Ulrich, Oct. 22, 1874. All their married life, with the exception of six years at Garden City, Mo, were lived in Woodford Co., in the vicinities of Eureka and Metamora. Having retired from the farm, they moved to Eureka in 1919. In 1934 her husband passed away. They were blessed with 11 children, all of whom survive the passing of their mother. They are: Barbara Schertz, Eureka; Anna, at home; Christian M., Eureka; Emma Schertz, Fisher; Peter N., Eureka; Elizabeth Schertz, Falfurrius, Texas; Fannie Schrock, David, Ella Schertz, Emmanuel, and Viola Harnish, all of Eureka. In her youth, she united with the Mennonite Church, in which she was a devoted and faithful member all her life. She enjoyed good health until she took sick about eleven months ago. She was very active and found much enjoyment in the duties of home life, and in association with her many neighbors and acquaintances. Much appreciated were the loving remembrances of friends and relatives shown to her during her illness. She especially loved the timber and the beauties of nature, visiting often the vicinity of her childhood home on the Mackinaw. She was a loving mother and grandmother to her 11 children, 47 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. She also leaves 2 sisters (Mrs. Lena Plaag of Peoria, Ill., and Mrs. Barbara Ummel of Reeds, Mo.), and 5 brothers (Jacob of Albany, Oreg.; Peter of Seattle, Wash.; Sam of Goodfield, Ill.; and Ben and David of Congerville, Ill.). One sister and 4 brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Oct. 14, at the home and at the Roanoke Mennonite Church conducted by Bro. Ezra Yordy, assisted by Bro. H. R. Schertz and Bro. Lee Lantz. Interment in church cemetery.