Bertha Nafziger

1867 - 1942  (74 years)

• Name	Bertha Nafziger  [1]
  Birth	29 Dec 1867	Boynton Twp., Tazewell Co., IL
  Gender	Female
  Death	9 May 1942	Delavan, Tazewell Co., IL
  Person ID	I12934	Schrock-Birkey Connection
  Last Modified	18 Apr 2017

  
  

  Father	Valentine Nafziger,   b. 9 Sep 1834, Baden, GR d. 22 Sep 1869 (Age 35 years)
  Mother	Barbara Springer,   b. 28 Apr 1842   d. 16 Jan 1917, Boynton Twp., Tazewell Co., IL (Age 74 years)
  Family ID	F4753	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Birth - 29 Dec 1867 - Boynton Twp., Tazewell Co., IL Death - 9 May 1942 - Delavan, Tazewell Co., IL  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

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  Obit: Schantz. - Bertha Naffziger Schantz, daughter of Valentine and Barbara Springer Naffziger, was born in Boynton Twp., Dec. 29, 1867; passed away at her home in Delavan, Ill., May 9, 1942, following an illness of two years; aged 74 y. 4 m. 10 d. She united with the Mennonite Church in early youth, later transferring her membership to the Church of God. She was united in marriage to Henry Schantz, Feb. 22, 1894, who preceded her in death. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Elizabeth Wainright, Peoria, Ill.; Mrs. Martha Klokkenga, Hartsburg, Ill.; Miss Barbara Schantz, Christian, and Amos, at home. Two grandchildren also survive, and a sister (Mrs. Anna Birky, of Delavan). Funeral services were held at the Hopedale Mennonite Church, conducted by William A. Beaman and Simon Litwiller. Burial in the Mennonite Cemetery.

  
  

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