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Jesse D. Naffziger b. 25 Sep 1897 Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL d. 21 Feb 1952 Fisher, Champaign Co., IL: The Schrock-Birkey Connection

1897 - 1952 (54 years)

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Name	Jesse D. Naffziger
Birth	25 Sep 1897	Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL
Gender	Male
Baptism	19 Feb 1911	Champaign Co., IL [1]
	East Bend Mennonite Church by Peter Zehr
Death	21 Feb 1952	Fisher, Champaign Co., IL
Burial	Fisher, Champaign Co., IL
	East Bend Mennonite Cemetery
Person ID	I4681	Schrock-Birkey Connection
Last Modified	27 Aug 2018

Father	John William Naffziger, b. 20 Oct 1854, Metamora, Woodford Co., IL d. 20 Jan 1939, Foosland, Champaign Co., IL (Age 84 years)
Mother	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
Family ID	F3320	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family	Clara M. Springer, b. 13 Feb 1903 d. 11 Aug 2003, Eureka, Woodford Co., IL (Age 100 years)
Marriage	14 Sep 1921
Notes	No children.
Family ID	F3318	Group Sheet \| Family Chart
Last Modified	2 Feb 2009

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	Birth - 25 Sep 1897 - Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL
	Baptism - 19 Feb 1911 - Champaign Co., IL
	Death - 21 Feb 1952 - Fisher, Champaign Co., IL
	Burial - - Fisher, Champaign Co., IL

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Obit:
Naffziger, -- Jesse D., son of the late John and Mary (Springer) Naffziger, was born near Hopedale, Ill., Sept. 25, 1897; departed this life Feb. 21, 1952; aged 54 y. 4 m. 26 d. On Sept. 14, 1921, he was married to Clara Springer. He accepted Christ as his personal Saviour in his youth and united with the East Bend Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until death. Even in his suffering he was greatly concerned for the welfare of the church. He is survived by his sorrowing companion, 2 brothers (Alphia, Rockwell City, Iowa, and Reuben, Pocahontas, Iowa), 3 sisters (Mrs. Elmira Oyer, Gibson City, Ill.; Mrs. Fannie Birky, Foosland, Ill.; and Mrs. Leah Spring, Saybroook, Ill.), and a host of older relatives and friends. His parents, one sister, and 2 brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the East Bend Mennonite Church with Harold Zehr in charge, assisted by Henry King. Interment was made in the East Bend Cemetery.