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Stutzman.--Alvin, son of Jacob D. and Amanda Stutzman, was born near Milford, Nebr., Feb. 19, 1884; died Dec. 29, 1942, at his home in Kalona, Iowa; aged 58 y. 10 m. 10 d. In the fall of 1901 he was baptized by Bishop Joseph Schlegel and became a member of the East Fairview Mennonite Church at Milford. He was always a faithful and consistent member. So deep was his faith in God that when a serious heart illness in 1934 left him much weakened he called for the elders of the Church and was anointed. He gained strength until this spring, when he was stricken with other complications, causing him much suffering which he bore patiently. Feb. 8, 1906. he was united in marriage to Barbara Saltzman. This union was blessed with 2 daughters: Fannie Mae who preceded him in death in 1918, at the age of ll years and Nettie (Mrs. Donald Yoder of Kalona, Iowa) who with her companion, 1 granddaughter, and 1 grandson remain. He also leaves his aged mother, 4 brothers (David J., Jake J., John and Fred) and 2 sisters (Mrs. Sarah Schlegel, Mrs. Angeline Schlegel), all of Milford, a large number of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. His father preceded him in 1926; also 2 brothers and 2 sisters. He spent his entire life at Milford, with the exception of the last sixt month, when they came to Kalona to be near their daughter and her family. They spent the summer with them until five weeks ago when they moved to Kalona into their own home. It was during this time that he and his wife changed their church membership to the East Union Mennonite Church near Kalona. He will be greatly missed, but we (like him) submit to the Master's will and say "Thy will be done." Funeral sermon by Bro. D. J. Fisher in the East Union Church. Burial in the East Union Cemetery.
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1884 - 1942 (58 years)
