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- Obit: Gospel Herald - Volume XLIV , Number 45 - November 6, 1951 - page 1086, 1087
Gascho, -- Mary, daughter of Christian P. and Kathryn (Slabaugh) Brenneman, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Oct. 7, 1881; passed away Sept. 29, 1951; aged 69 y. 11m. 22 d. She lived in the community where she was born until the last seven years, when she moved from the farm to her late home in Wellman, Iowa. In her youth she united with the Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until death. On Oct. 15, 1903, she was united in marriage to Daniel E. Gascho. To this union 7 children were born: Katie, John, Roy, and Gladys-Mrs. Walter Ott, Wellman, Iowa; Wallace, Kalona, Iowa; Loretta-Mrs. Merton Yoder, Parnell, Iowa; and Cleo, Badger, Iowa. Besides her husband and 7 children, she leaves 17 grandchildren, one brother (Peter C. Brenneman, Iowa City, Iowa), and many other relatives and friends. Five brothers, 4 sisters, and one grandchild preceded her in death. She had been in failing health the last year but carried on her household duties. Death resulted from cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral services were held at the Lower Deer Creek Church, with John Y. Swartzendruber and J. L. Hershberger in charge. Interment was made in the Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.
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