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- Obit: Gospel Herald, February 1943:
"Christian, eldest son of Jonathan and Lydia (Eash) Stoltzfus, was born in Union Co., Pa., April 11, 1870; died Dec. 31, 1942, at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Dodge, Iowa. At the age of 13 he moved with his parents to Lyon Co., Kans. where he grew to manhood. The remainder of his life was spent in Decatur Co., Kans.; Beemer, Nebr.; and Manson, Iowa, having lived in Manson for the past twenty-eight years. In 1890 he was united in marriage with Katie Martin. To them were born 4 children (Mrs. Chris Birky, Nicholas and Chris of Manson, and Emanuel of Lake Park, Iowa). He accepted Christ as his Saviour in early manhood and united with the Mennonite Church. Among the most blessed memories to his family and friends are the peace and confidence expressed during his last illness. Besides his sorrowing companion, children and grandchildren he leaves 1 brother (Amon) of Wellman, Iowa and 1 sister (Sara) of Chappell, Nebr. Funeral services were held Jan. 3 at the Manson Mennonite Church, with Bro. Joe E. Zimmerman of Milford, Nebr., officiating. Text, II Tim. 4:6-8. Interment in Rose Hill Cemetery"
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(Age 77 years)