Katie Litwiller
1869 - 1942 (72 years)-
Name Katie Litwiller [1, 2] Birth 29 Oct 1869 Delavan, Tazewell Co., IL 
Gender Female Death 1 Sep 1942 Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Person ID I8966 Schrock-Birkey Connection Last Modified 4 Apr 2017
Father John Litwiller, b. 27 Feb 1841, Butler Co., OH d. 15 Jul 1922, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL (Age 81 years) Mother Veronica (Fannie) Birky, b. 16 Nov 1845, Tremont, Tazewell Co., IL d. 21 Dec 1930, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL (Age 85 years) Marriage 8 Nov 1863 Tazewell Co., IL - by Michael Mosiman, cousin of the bride’s mother
Family ID F1965 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Valentine Springer, b. 2 Oct 1864, Minier, Tazewell Co., IL d. 25 May 1947, Lincoln, IL (Age 82 years) Marriage 9 Mar 1890 [1] Children 1. Emma Springer, b. 11 Nov 1891 d. 27 Jan 1913 (Age 21 years) 2. Alvin Springer, b. 16 Feb 1894, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL d. 19 Feb 1974, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL (Age 80 years)3. Bertha Springer, b. 19 Sep 1896, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL d. 8 May 1912 (Age 15 years)4. Aaron J. Springer, b. 7 Aug 1899, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL d. 26 Feb 1983, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL (Age 83 years)5. Menno Springer, b. 11 Mar 1903, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL d. 8 May 1976, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL (Age 73 years)6. Homer Springer, b. 19 Jan 1906, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL d. 11 Jan 1997, Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL (Age 90 years)7. Ruth Olive Springer, b. 29 Feb 1912 d. 16 Sep 2002 (Age 90 years) Family ID F6323 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 26 May 2019
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Birth - 29 Oct 1869 - Delavan, Tazewell Co., IL 
Death - 1 Sep 1942 - Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL = Link to Google Earth
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Springer. - Katie, daughter of John and Fanny Litwiller, was born near Delavan, Ill., Oct. 29, 1869; died Sept. 1, 1942, at her home in Hopedale, Ill.; aged 72 y. 10 m. 2 d. In her youth she united with the Hopedale Mennonite Church, of which she was a faithful member until death. March 9, 1890, she was united in marriage to Valentine Springer with whom she spent 52 years of happy wedded life. To this union were born 8 children, 6 of whom survive, namely: Alvin, Delavan, Ill.; Aaron, Minter, Ill.; Menno, Hopedale, Ill; Homer, Gridley, Ill.; Mrs. Clara Unzicker of Roanoke. Ill., and Ruth at home. Two daughters (Emma and Bertha) preceded her in death. She also leaves 21 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Also 1 granddaughter preceded her in death. She leaves the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Lydia Nafziger, Mrs. A. C. Birky, Mrs. J. W. Springer, Ben, Amos, Simon, John, and Aaron Litwiller. Death came as a result of a lingering illness due to heart trouble and complications. During this time she was lovingly cared for by her daughter Ruth, and her life companion. She was of a meek and quiet disposition and often expressed a great concern for the spiritual welfare of the family and future welfare of the Church which she loved. She will be greatly missed, but our loss is her eternal gain. Funeral services were held at the home and the Hopedale Mennonite Church, conducted by Bro. A. C. Good of Sterling, Ill. Text, Job 5:26. Interment in Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery.
"Our lives are lonely, dear Mother,
Without your sweet smile and your cheer;
Words fail to express how we'll miss you,
And those prayers in behalf of us here."
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