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Egli - Jacob, son of John and Lena Egli, was born in Canada, Jan. 26, 1863; peacefully fell asleep at the Mennonite Hospital, Bloomington, Ill., March 5, 1946, after a few weeks illness; aged 83 y. 1 m. 17 d.
He came to Illinois at about five years of age and lived in Tazewell County most of his life.
On Oct. 13, 1885, he was united in marriage to Susan Sutter, who preceded him in death.
Surviving are 4 children (Lena Litwiller, Morton, Ill.; John and Simon, Hopedale, Ill.; and Lizzie Nafzinger, Minier, Ill.), 29 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren.
On Feb. 19, 1928, he was united in marriage to Barbara Litwiller, who preceded him May 22, 1942. He also leaves 5 stepchildren (Joe, Roy, and Emery Litwiller, Delavan, Ill.; William Litwiller, Mason City, Ill,; and Alma Litwiller, of Hopedale) and a number of stepgrandchildren.
For the past three and one-half years he made his home with his son John. As a youth he accepted Christ and remained faithful to the end. He was a kind, loving father, always ready to give constructive counsel. He often expressed his desire to go home to be with his Lord.
Funeral services were held at the Hopedale Church, in charge of Simon Litwiller and Ben Springer. Text, Amos 4:12b. Interment was made in the Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery. [1]
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1863 - 1946 (83 years)
