Sarah L. Steider

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Amish Mennonite

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Obit: Gospel Herald - Volume LII, Number 23 - June 9, 1959
Unzicker, Sarah L., daughter of Peter and Catherine (Garber) Steider; born Feb. 19, 1878, near Metamora., Ill:; died suddenly at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Amos Hostetler, near Tampico, Ill., April 28, 1959; aged 81 y. 2 m. 9 d. On Dec. 23, 1902, she married Samuel E. Unzicker, who survives. To this union were born 2 sons and 4 daughters. One daughter preceded her in death two years ago. Surviving are 3 daughters and 2 sons (Alma- Mrs. Harold Zehr, Roanoke, Ill.; Catherine- Mrs. Amos Hostetler, Tampico, Ill.; Edna- Mrs. Dan Teuscher, Fisher. Ill.; Roy, Roanoke; and Archie, Eureka), 30 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Sam, Washington, Ill.; and Henry, Metamora), and a sister (Mrs. Barbara Springer, Longmont, Colo.). Three sisters and 4 brothers also preceded her in death. She was a member of the Linn Township Amish Mennonite congregation since its organization. She was especially known for her service to others, opening her home to several other relatives in time of special need. Services were held at the Linn A.M. Church, in charge of John E. Hostetler and Harold Hostetler; interment in Harmony Cemetery.

Buried:
Stewart-Harmony Cemetery

Sarah married Samuel Ernest Unzicker on 23 Dec 1902. Samuel (son of August K. Unzicker and Elizabeth Birky) was born on 17 Mar 1876 in Morton Twp., Tazewell Co., IL; died on 21 Nov 1963 in Eureka, Woodford Co., IL; was buried in Metamora, Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Alma P. Unzicker was born on 5 Nov 1903 in Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL; died on 18 Apr 1966 in Normal, McLean Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.
2. Roy L. Unzicker was born on 11 May 1905 in Linn Twp., Woodford Co., IL; died on 12 Sep 1975 in Eureka, Woodford Co., IL; was buried in Metamora, Woodford Co., IL.
3. Katherine Elizabeth Unzicker was born on 10 Apr 1908 in Woodford Co., IL; died on 16 Feb 1981 in Tampico, Whiteside Co., IL; was buried in Bureau Co., IL.
4. Edna Mable Unzicker was born on 12 May 1912; died on 2 Nov 1999 in Gifford, Champaign Co., IL; was buried in Rantoul, Champaign Co., IL.
5. Eva L. Unzicker was born on 13 Mar 1915; died on 22 Jun 1957; was buried in Metamora, Woodford Co., IL.
6. Archie R. Unzicker was born on 7 Apr 1917; died on 24 Mar 2008; was buried in Metamora, Woodford Co., IL.

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Obit:
Steider.-Peter Steider was born in Sorbourne, France, June 2, 1839; died Aug. 10, 1914, at his home near Metamora, Ill., after an illness of five weeks. His health had been gradually failing for two years. He came to Illinois at the age of nine years. Was united in marriage to Katharine Garber in 1869.

Buried:
Stewart-Harmony Cemetery

Peter married Katherine Garber on 2 Mar 1865. Katherine (daughter of Christian Garber and Magdalena Dellenbach) was born on 6 Oct 1846 in Metamora, Woodford Co., IL; died on 8 Aug 1926; was buried in Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obit:
Steider.-Katherine Garber was born west of Metamora, Ill., Oct. 6, 1846; died Aug. 8, 1926; aged 79 y. 10 m. 2 d. She was united in marriage to Peter Steider Mar. 2, 1865. To this union were born 11 children, of whom 8 survive (Sam, Lena, wife of Joe Wagner, Joe, Henry, Peter, Sarah, wife of Sam Unzicker, Chris, and Barbara, wife of B. W. Springer). There are 29 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and two sisters (Mrs. Fred Schertz, and Mrs. Aug. Schertz). She made her home with her daughter, Sarah Unzicker, since the death of her husband 12 years ago. About three years ago she was stricken with paralysis and has been an invalid since. She bore her affliction with unusual calmness. She was a patient, devoted mother to her children, who will greatly miss her . Services conducted a the house by Bro. A. A. Schlock; and at the church by Bros. H. R. Schertz and A. A. Schlock. Text, Rev. 2: 10, latter clause.

Buried:
Stewart-Harmony Cemetery

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Shoemaker In Europe
• Immigration: Sep 1848, Le Havre to New Orleans

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Immigration:
arrived after 48 days on the Atlantic

Buried:
German Cemetery

Joseph married Catherine Mueller on 7 May 1825 in Kerprich-Aux-Bois, Moselle, FR. Catherine was born about 1803; died on 4 Sep 1884; was buried in Metamora, Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
Hickory Point Cemetery

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Household Worker And Farmer
• Religion: Amish
• Immigration: 1842

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Obit: Herald of Truth, Jan 1, 1894.

On the 9th day of December, 1893, in Woodford Co, Ill., Christian Garber, aged 79 years, 11 months and 8 days. 

He was born in France in 1814, was married in 1840, and came to America in 1842. 

God blessed him with 8 children, of whom four died in childhood. 

His widow, four children, 32 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren mourn his death. He was a true member of the Amish church. 

His remains were laid to rest in the Metamora graveyard. Funeral services were held in the Metamora meeting-house by John Smith, John Lugibill and Peter Sommer.

Immigration:
Settled in Woodford Co., IL

Buried:
Hickory Point Cemetery

Christian married Magdalena Dellenbach on 25 Jan 1840 in La Broque, Salm, Bas-Rhin, FR. Magdalena (daughter of Jacob Dellenbach and Marie Neuhauser) was born on 6 Oct 1814 in FR; died on 19 Jan 1899 in Metamora, Woodford Co., IL; was buried on 21 Jan 1899 in Metamora, Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obit: Herald of Truth, March 15, 1899.

Magdalena Garber, nee Dellenbach, fell asleep in the Lord, at the home of her son-in-law, Peter Steider, near Metamora, Ill., where she had been making her home for some time, on Jan. 19th, 1899, at the ripe old age of 84 years, 4 months and 2 days. 

Her husband, Christian Garber, preceded her to eternity about five years ago. 

Eight children were born to them, of whom four survive the mother, to mourn her departure, but they mourn not as those who have no hope. 

She was laid to rest Jan. 21st from the Metamora M. H. Services were held by Pre. Peter Zimmerman from Rev. 20: 12-15 and Elder Andrew Schrock from 1 Peter 1 :1-7 in German, and Elder John Smith from the same texts in English.

Died:
Hickory Point Cemetery

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 1840

Notes:

Peter and Elizabeth are found on the 1850 census of District 56 (Woodford County) as farmer Peter Garber, 57, France; Elizabeth, 47, Germany; and Jacobina, 23, Germany.

Buried:
Hickory Point Cemetery

Pierre married Magdalena Güngerich on 19 May 1813 in Kutzenhausen, Bas-Rhin, FR. Magdalena (daughter of Chrisitan Güngerich and Katharina Wagler) was born on 29 May 1795 in Kutzenhausen, Bas-Rhin, FR; died on 2 Nov 1848; was buried in Worth Twp., Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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All of the children were born at Gensbourg, and recorded at Oberhaslach.

Buried:
Hickory Point Cemetery

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Buried:
Hickory Point Cemetery

Jacob + Marie Neuhauser. Marie was born in 1772. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Birth:
1782?