John William Naffziger b. 20 Oct 1854 Metamora, Woodford Co., IL d. 20 Jan 1939 Foosland, Champaign Co., IL: The Schrock-Birkey Connection

John William Naffziger

Male 1854 - 1939  (84 years)


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  • Name John William Naffziger  [1
    Birth 20 Oct 1854  Metamora, Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 20 Jan 1939  Foosland, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial Fisher, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • East Bend Mennonite Cemetery
    Person ID I4680  Schrock-Birkey Connection
    Last Modified 27 May 2021 

    Father Peter J. Naffziger,   b. 1829   d. 1909 (Age 80 years) 
    Mother Magdalena Nafziger,   b. 1832   d. 1906 (Age 74 years) 
    Family ID F4550  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mary Nellie Springer,   b. 25 May 1862, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Oct 1950, Foosland, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 88 years) 
    Marriage 7 Mar 1882  Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Alphia Peter Naffziger,   b. 22 Sep 1884, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Mar 1977, Fort Dodge, Webster Co., IA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 92 years)
     2. Magdalena Elizabeth Naffziger,   b. 19 Nov 1885, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Dec 1943, Urbana, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 58 years)
     3. Elmira M. Naffziger,   b. 17 Feb 1888, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Feb 1972, Gibson City, Ford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years)
     4. Reuben Naffziger,   b. 18 Nov 1890   d. 30 Sep 1960 (Age 69 years)
     5. Fannie Louise Naffziger,   b. 16 Dec 1893, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Jan 1972, Sarasota, FL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years)
     6. Levi Naffziger
     7. Jesse D. Naffziger,   b. 25 Sep 1897, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Feb 1952, Fisher, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 54 years)
     8. Leah L. Naffziger,   b. 13 Apr 1902, Foosland, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Jan 1982, Olio Twp., Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years)
    Family ID F3320  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 12 Jun 2005 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 20 Oct 1854 - Metamora, Woodford Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 7 Mar 1882 - Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 20 Jan 1939 - Foosland, Champaign Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Fisher, Champaign Co., IL Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Obit: Gospel Herald March 30, 1939 - Vol. XXXI, No.52 - pages 1107, 1108

      Naffziger.-John William, son of Peter J. and Magdalena Naffziger, was born Oct. 20, 1854, near Metamora, Ill.; died at his home in Foosland, Ill., Jan. 20, 1939, from complications of old age; aged 84 y. 3 m. In February, 1856, he moved with his parents to Panola, Ill., and in 1870 removed with his parents to Hopedale, Ill. In May, 1876, he made his vow with God and united with the Mennonite Church at Hopedale, Ill. In 1902 they moved to Fisher, where he transferred his membership to the East Bend Mennonite Church where he remained faithful to the end. On March 7, 1882, he was united it marriage to Mary Springer. To this union 9 children were born (Lena L., at home; Alphia P. of Rockwell City, Iowa; Reuben J. of Pocahontas, Iowa; Mrs. Elmira Oyer, Mrs. Fannie Birkey, Jesse D., and Mrs. Leah Springer all of Foosland, Ill.). Levi W. passed away at 6 weeks of age and 1 son died in infancy. He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers. He leaves his sorrowing wife, 3 sons, 4 daughters, 20 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren; also 2 brothers (Sam and Henry of Michigan) and 2 sisters (Mrs. Kate Kauffman and Mrs. Amos Litwiller of Hopedale), and a host of other relatives and friends. He was a kind and loving husband and father, much concerned about the welfare of the Church. Funeral services were held Jan. 23 in the home by Bro. Harold Zehr and at the East Bend Mennonite Church by Bros. Samuel Zehr and J. A. Heiser. Texts, Psa. 116:15; II Tim. 4:7. Interment in the East Bend Cemetery.

      "Father, dear, your wish is granted,
      Sorrow, pain and grief are o'er;
      By the grace of God we'll meet you,
      Over on the peaceful shore."

  • Sources 
    1. [S1060] Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28759443/john-w-naffziger.


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