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- Obit: THE HOME TIMES - Flanagan, Illinois - December 1928
Lizzie Anna Stahly Zehr, eldest daughter of Stephen and Barbara Stahly
was born near Flanagan, February 28, 1868 and died December 7, 1928 at
her home in Flanagan at the age of 60 years, 9 months and 9 days.
On October 18, 1865 (1885) she was united in marriage to Valentine Zehr.
To this union were born 12 children, four proceeded her in death in
infancy. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, five daughters
and three sons: Bertha Egsti, Flanagan; Barbara Slagell, Pompeii, Mich.;
Kate Ulrich, Flanagan; Edward, Meadows; Stephen and Valentine, Flanagan;
Elizabeth and Nettie at home; 20 grandchildren; also seven sisters and
one brother.
She lived on a farm near Flanagan until nine years ago, when she moved
with her family to Flanagan. Early in youth she accepted Christ as her
savior and united with the Mennonite Church and remained true and
faithful until her death, ever willing to sacrifice for the sake of
others. Altho failing in health for a number of years, she was able to
see to her home duties until about 19 months ago, when she became
confined to her bed. She had many dark days but she was a kind, patient
and loving mother. She always bore her trials and afflictions
patiently. She was deeply interested in her family and will be greatly
missed by her relatives and friends.
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Gospel Herald Obituary:
Zehr.-Lizzie Anna (Stahly) Zehr, oldest daughter of Pre. Stephen and Barbara (Schantz) Stahly, was born near Flanagan, Ill., Feb. 28, 1868; passed away at her home in Flanagan, Dec. 7, 1928; aged 60 y. 9 m. 9 d. On Oct. 18, 1865, she was united in marriage to Valentine Zehr. To this union were born 12 children, four preceding her in death in infancy. She leaves to mourn her departure 5 daughters and 3 sons (Bertha Eigsti, Flanagan; Barbara Slagel, Pompeii, Mich.; Katie Ulrich, Flanagan; Edward, Meadows, Ill.; Stephen, Gridley, Ill.; Valentine Jr., Flanagan; and Elizabeth and Nettie at home), 26 grandchildren, 1 brother, and 7 sisters. Early in life she accepted Christ as her Savior, united with the Mennonite Church, and remained true and faithful until death, ever willing to sacrifice for the sake of others. Although failing in health for a number of years, she was able to attend to her home duties until about 19 months ago when she became confined to her bed. She had many dark days but was a kind, patient, and loving mother. She always bore her trials and afflictions patiently. She was deeply interested in her family, all of her children having accepted Christ. She will be greatly missed by all. Funeral services were held at the Waldo Mennonite Church Dec. 9, conducted by Valentine Strubhar of Washington, assisted by Emanuel Troyer and George Gundy. Interment in Waldo Cemetery.
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1868 - 1928 (60 years)
