John William Naffziger
1854 - 1939 (84 years)-
Name John William Naffziger [1] Birth 20 Oct 1854 Metamora, Woodford Co., IL Gender Male Death 20 Jan 1939 Foosland, Champaign Co., IL Burial Fisher, Champaign Co., IL - 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 d. 13 Oct 1950, Foosland, Champaign Co., IL (Age 88 years) Marriage 7 Mar 1882 Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Children 1. Alphia Peter Naffziger, b. 22 Sep 1884, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL d. 9 Mar 1977, Fort Dodge, Webster Co., IA (Age 92 years) 2. Magdalena Elizabeth Naffziger, b. 19 Nov 1885, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL d. 24 Dec 1943, Urbana, Champaign Co., IL (Age 58 years) 3. Elmira M. Naffziger, b. 17 Feb 1888, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL d. 10 Feb 1972, Gibson City, Ford Co., IL (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 d. 28 Jan 1972, Sarasota, FL (Age 78 years) 6. Levi Naffziger 7. Jesse D. Naffziger, b. 25 Sep 1897, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL d. 21 Feb 1952, Fisher, Champaign Co., IL (Age 54 years) 8. Leah L. Naffziger, b. 13 Apr 1902, Foosland, Champaign Co., IL d. 12 Jan 1982, Olio Twp., Woodford Co., IL (Age 79 years) Family ID F3320 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 12 Jun 2005
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Event Map Birth - 20 Oct 1854 - Metamora, Woodford Co., IL Marriage - 7 Mar 1882 - Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Death - 20 Jan 1939 - Foosland, Champaign Co., IL Burial - - 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."
- Obit: Gospel Herald March 30, 1939 - Vol. XXXI, No.52 - pages 1107, 1108
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Sources - [S1060] Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28759443/john-w-naffziger.
- [S1060] Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28759443/john-w-naffziger.