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- Obit: Gospel Herald, April 1932:
"Mary Slagell, daughter of Bishop Daniel and Katharine (Burcky) Steinman, was born Dec. 13, 1855, in Tazewell Co., Ill. At the age of 10 she moved with her parents to Livingston Co. near what is now Flanagan. On Sept. 7, 1873, she was united in marriage to Nicholas H. Slagell of near Chenoa, Ill. They resided in Ford and Livingston counties most their married life, which was nearly 40 years. In March, 1913, they moved to a farm near Flanagan where he died June 28 of the same year. After his death, she and her two sons remained on the farm for several years. Later she made her home with her oldest son, Aaron and family near Flanagan, where she suffered a stroke of paralysis on April 13, 1929. She has been ill since that time. Oct. 23, 1932, she went to her daughter Katie's home where she peacefully and quietly fell asleep after being entirely speechless for 3 days. Age 76 y. 3 m. 12 d. She leaves 5 sons (Aaron, Daniel, Samuel, Ray, and Roy), 3 daughters (Sallie, Katie, and Alice). One infant preceded her in death. Also surviving are 27 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. In her youth she united with the Mennonite Church and
remained a consistent member. She also leaves 1 brother, 4 sisters, and 1 step-sister. She was always much
concerned about her family, always willing to do everything and sacrificing for them in many ways. Her children should indeed arise and call her blessed. May they follow her peaceful example. Funeral services were conducted by J. D. Hartzler and J.W. Davis at the Waldo Church."
Children:
Sallie (Salome)
Kathryn (Katie)
Aaron Chris
Daniel N.
Samuel (Twin)
Infant (died as Infant)
Alice
Roy Anton (Twin)
Fay Fenton (Twin)
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