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- Obit: Gospel Herald Vol XXIX, No 29 18 Oct 1936
Good - Mary, daughter of John and Magdalena Rich, was born in Muenchenstein, Switzerland, Dec. 2, 1866; died Oct 4, 1936; aged 69 y, 10 m, 2 d.
She came to America at the age of 16 years. She was married to John Good, Oct 11, 1888.
Ten children were born to this union: (Phoebe Litwiller, Rosie Egli, Esther Stichter of Hopedale; Alvin Good and Alma Litwiler of Armington; Lydia Eichelberger of Fairbury Simon Good of Kouts, Ind; and Ruth at home). Two children preceded her in death (Emma Egli and a son who died in infancy). They also opened their home to Pearl Cooper of Richland, Mo. She leaves 40 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.
Her husband preceded her in death Dec 9, 1934.
She has one surviving brother, (Joe Rich of Noble, Iowa), also a half-brother in Germany.
She united with the Mennonite Church in her youth and remained a faithful member till death.
Mother was taken to the Mennonite Hospital at Bloomington, Oct 1, where she was receiving treatment for ulcers in her eye and seemingly was getting along well. She seemed happy and improved Sunday afternoon; but very suddenly passed at 5:15 PM, apparently of cerebral hemorrhage. Her sudden passing was in fulfillment of her wish which God graciously granted her.
Funeral services were held at the Hopedale Mennonite Church on 0ct. 7, conducted by Bro Simon Litwiller, assisted by Bro Ben Springer. Interment in the Hopedale Mennonite cemetery.
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1866 - 1936 (69 years)
