Johannes Gascho

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• Immigration: 21 May 1831, Baltimore, MD

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Obit: Herald of Truth - Volume VII, Number 12 - December 1870, page 191.

Gasho. - On the 7th of September, in Livingston county, Ill., JOHN GASHO, aged 62 years. He was buried on the 8th, followed by a large concourse of friends and relatives. Funeral sermons were preached by John Egly, John P. Schmitt and Christian Schloegel from I Cor. 15, and I Thess. 4:13-18. He was a pious man, beloved by all and a light in our Church. He observed daily prayer with his family, came regular to meeting and appreciated humility. He often complained about the pride prevailing among our young people. He also said before he expired that he had a desire to depart and to be with Christ. He was a faithful member of the Omish Mennonite Church, where the funeral service was preached, in Livingston county, Ill

Birth:
Gravestone date

Immigration:
Spring Bay, Woodford Co., IL

Buried:
Waldo Cemetery

Family/Spouse: Magdalena Von Gunden. Magdalena was born on 13 Jan 1810 in Bavaria, GR; died on 21 Apr 1881 in Livingston Co., IL; was buried on 23 Apr 1881 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
Waldo Cemetery

Anna married John Albrecht on 5 Mar 1859 in Woodford Co., IL. John (son of Jacob Albrecht and Katharina Ackermann) was born on 20 Nov 1833 in Munich, Bavaria, GR; died on 12 Feb 1900 in Livingston Co., IL; was buried in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• CLER: Y
• Occupation: Minister Of The Gospel
• Religion: Amish Mennonite

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Obit: Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIX, No. 5, March 1, 1902 - Page 77, 78
PRE. JOSEPH GASCHO.
was born in Woodford Co., Ill., Dec. 14, 1841, died near Milford, Seward Co., Neb., Feb. 3, 1902, aged 60 years, 1 month and 20 days. He was married in 1868 to Maria Buerky, with whom he lived in happy matrimony for 33 years, 10 months and 21 days. To this union were born seven sons and five daughters, two sons preceding him in death. He united with the Amish Mennonite church, and for thirty years he served the church as a minister of the gospel. His earnest admonitions to follow Jesus will not soon be forgotten. His affliction was cancer in the face. He suffered greatly, but patiently, and when it became evident that the malady was incurable he was resigned and said, "God's will be done." When the end drew near he called to his side his beloved companion who had so loyally and lovingly ministered to his needs and who had for so many years shared with him the joys and sorrows of life, and earnestly admonished her to remain faithful unto the Lord. He also called his children, one by one and gave them loving, fatherly counsel, entreating them to be faithful and obedient to their dear mother and to follow Jesus. May the admonitions of a loving father never be forgotten. His end was peace. Funeral services were conducted at the house by Nicholas Roth, of Milford, Neb., and at the M. H., by Chr. Rediger, of Hamilton, Neb., and P. P. Hershberger and Chr. Beller, of Shickley, Neb. May the God of all comfort sustain the bereaved ones in their affliction.

Buried:
East Fairview Cemetery

Joseph married Mary Burkey on 14 Mar 1868 in Woodford Co., IL. Mary (daughter of Joseph Bircky (Burkey) and Barbara Augustin (Eigsti?)) was born on 28 Dec 1850 in Woodford Co., IL; died on 25 Dec 1938 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Religion: Amish
• USR1: phthisic (wasting illness of the lungs, such as asthma or tuberculosis)

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Obit: Herald of Truth - Volume XX, Number 8 - April 15, 1883.

GASCHO.-March 18th, in Livingston Co., Ill., John Gascho, aged 39 years and 21 days. His remains were laid to rest on the 20th, followed by many relatives and friends, assembled from far and near to pay their last respects to their departed friend. Services were held in the house of Christian Schlegel by Peter Schantz, of Lee County, Iowa, who was in that vicinity on a visit. And at the meeting-house by Joseph Grieser and Peter Schantz, from 1 Cor. 15, and some words at the grave by J. Schmidt.

Brother Gascho suffered much from phthisic for a number of years. Oftentimes he spent the entire night in his chair.
He suffered more than ordinarily about five days. A few minutes before he died, his wife asked him whether she should send for the doctor: He replied. No one can help me: the Lord has released many, he too can release me, and so he died. He was a member of the Amish Church, and leaves a sorrowing companion and four children, the youngest being only 2 weeks old. He also leaves an aged mother who could not follow him to the grave.

Buried:
Waldo Cemetery

John married Catherine Schlegel on 8 Feb 1869 in Livingston Co., IL. Catherine (daughter of Bishop Christian Schlegel and Salome Sommer) was born in Apr 1843 in Tremont, Tazewell Co., IL; died on 5 May 1916 in Washington, Tazewell Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Catherina Slagle. Catherina (daughter of Christian Slagle and Salome Summer) was born in 1843; died in 1916; was buried in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Catherine married Jacob Streid on 7 Feb 1869 in Livingston Co., IL. Jacob was born on 2 Oct 1842 in Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin, FR; was buried in Graymont, Livingston Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
Pleasant View Mennonite Cemetery

Barbara married Joseph Schlegel on 4 Feb 1872 in Livingston Co., IL. Joseph (son of Bishop Christian Schlegel and Salome Sommer) was born on 8 Dec 1847 in Tazewell Co., IL; died on 12 Jul 1914 in OK; was buried in Hydro, Blaine Co., OK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obit: Gospel Herald

ALBRECHT.--On the 16th of February, 1892, in Livingston Co., Ill., of kidney trouble, Bro. August Albrecht, aged 30 years and 8 months.

Birth:
FAG-Bureau Co., IL

Buried:
Waldo Cemetery

August married Lydia Hanna Schlegel on 13 Jan 1887. Lydia (daughter of Bishop Christian Schlegel and Salome Sommer) was born on 25 Sep 1860 in Tremont, Tazewell Co., IL; died on 20 Oct 1941 in Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN; was buried in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obit: Herald of Truth, May 1886
"On the 22d of March, near Milford, Seward Co., Neb., John Gasho, son of Joseph and Mary Gasho, aged 16 years, 6 months and 3 days. He was buried in the Amish Mennonite graveyard. Funeral services were held by Joseph Shlegel and Joseph Rediger from 1 Cor 15:22."

Buried:
East Fairview Cemetery, as Johnnie Gascho

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Obit: Gospel Herald, October 1954
"Gascho, Joseph, son of Joseph and Mary (Birkey) Gascho, was born near Flanagan, Ill., Feb. 11, 1871; passed away at his home in Cairo, Nebr., Aug. 22, 1954; aged 83 y. 6 m. 11 d. He had been in failing health, caused mainly by hardening of the arteries, for over two years and was confined to his home the last three months. He was married to Jacobina Roth in 1898. This union was blessed with 2 sons and 5 daughters. His wife preceded him in death in 1945. Three daughters also preceded him (Mrs. Mary Roth in 1930 and Mrs. Anna Jantzi and Mrs. Minnie Beckler in 1935). His parents, 3 sisters, 4 brothers and 3 grandchildren also preceded him. Surviving are 2 sons (Alvin and Harry, both of Wood River, Nebr.), 2 daughters (Ida and Katie, at home), 2 sisters (Mrs. Mary Stutzman and Mrs. Lydia Hershberger, both of Corry, Pa.), 2 brothers (Ben and Chris both of Milford, Nebr.), 21 grandchildren, and 30 great- grandchildren. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and became a member of the Mennonite Church at Milford. Later he and his wife transferred their membership to the newly organized Wood River Mennonite Church where he willingly lent a helping hand in erecting the building and establishing the congregation. Funeral services were held at the Wood River Church by W. R. Eicher and Sam Oswald. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery."

Buried:
Wood River Cemetery

Joseph married Jakobina Roth on 15 Dec 1898. Jakobina (daughter of Jakob Roth and Maria Lauber) was born on 24 Mar 1873 in Baden-Württemberg, GR; died on 3 Mar 1945 in Grand Island, Hall Co., NE; was buried in Wood River, Hall Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obit: Gospel Herald, October 1839:

Roth, Magdalene, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Gascho, was born Oct. 13, 1872, at Gridley, Ill.; died at the Grace Hospital, Hutchinson, Kans., after a short illness of three days while visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward Kauffman; aged 66 y. 11 m. In her youth she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church. She was a faithful member of the East Fairview congregation of Milford, Neb., at the time of her death, and had been making her home near Milford with a daughter (Mrs. Jonas Bontrager), at which place she will be greatly missed. On Oct. 27, 1892, she was united in marriage to Michael Roth who preceded her in death a little more than a year. This union was blessed with nine children, one son having preceded them in death. The following children (Joe L., William, Mrs. Fannie Beckler, Jake, Albert and Mrs. Alma Bontrager, near Milford; Edward and Mrs. Frieda Kauffman, of Hutchinson, Kans.) are a living testimony of the influence of this Christian mother. She also leaves 30 grandchildren, three sisters, five brothers, and many other relatives and friends. She was of a very quiet and kind disposition and was at all times a credit to her community. Short services conducted by Bro. Harry Diener at the Hutchinson Funeral Home in Kansas. Bro. Wm. R. Eicher had charge of the services at the East Fairview Church near Milford, where interment was made."

Family/Spouse: Michael Roth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
East Fairview Church Cemetery

Benjamin married Elizabeth (Lizzie) Yeackley on 13 Oct 1935. Elizabeth (daughter of Joseph Yeackley and Fannie Yordy) was born on 10 Sep 1885 in Milford, Seward Co., NE; died on 16 Apr 1974 in Seward Co., NE; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benjamin married Mary Eichelberger on 16 Dec 1915 in NE. Mary (daughter of Christian Eichelberger and Elizabeth Birky) was born on 21 Sep 1883 in Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL; died on 12 Sep 1930 in Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL; was buried in Milford, Seward Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• USR1: Following an operation for appendicitis

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Obit: Gospel Herald, July 1929:
Kate (Gascho) Bawel, daughter of Pre. Joseph and Mary Gascho, was born near Milford, Nebr., Aug. 15, 1882; died at the St. Francis Hospital, Grand Inland, Nebr., following an operation for appendicitis, Feb. 26, 1929; aged 46 y. 6 m. 11 d. In youth she united with the A. M. Church, remaining faithful till the end. On Feb. 27, 1902, she was united in marriage to John E. Bawel. To this union were born eight children. Two daughters preceded her in death. She leaves her husband and the following children: Emma G., Nellie G., Velma F. Beckler, Henry J., Viola D., and Bessie B. She also leaves her aged mother, four sisters, and five brothers (Ben, Christ, Mrs. Lydia Hershberger, Mrs. Lena Roth, Joe, Arthur, Mrs. Barbara Stutzman, William, Mrs. Mary Stutzman). She left a testimony that she was ready to depart. Funeral services were held at the home of a brother, near Cairo, Nebr., by Bro. A. E. Stoltzfus and at the Wood River church by Bro. D. G. Lapp of Roseland, Nebr. Interment in the cemetery nearby.

Family/Spouse: Ammon Hershberger. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• USR1: Stroke

Notes:

Obit: Gospel Herald, February 1948

Arthur, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Berkey) Gascho, was born near Milford, Nebr., July 8, 1890; died at his home, Cairo, Nebr., Jan. 8, 1948; aged 57 y. 6 m. Death resulted from a stroke. In his youth he united with the Mennonite Church of which he remained a member until death. On Feb. 10, 1918, he was united in marriage to Barbara Stutzman, of Wood River, Nebr., who passed away April 18, 1942. To this union were born five children. He was united in marriage to Laura Stutzman on Sept. 19, 1943, since which time he resided at Cairo, Nebr. Surviving are his wife, two daughters (Mrs. Dean Veeder, Cairo, Nebr.; and Mary, Broken Bow, Nebr.), two sons (Glen A., of Broken Bow; and Chester W., at home), two grandchildren, three brothers (Joseph, Wood River, Nebr.; and Ben and Christ, Milford, Nebr.), and two sisters (Mrs. P. B. Stutzman, Spartansburg, Pa.; and Mrs. A. A. Hershberger, Union City, Pa.). One infant son, three brothers, and three sisters predeceased him. His pleasant smile and kind words lightened the burden of many sad hearts. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 11 at the home and at the Wood River Mennonite Church by W. R. Eicher, assisted by Ezra Roth. Burial was made in the Mennonite Cemetery adjacent to the church.

Buried:
Wood River Cemetery

Arthur married Barbara Stutzman on 10 Feb 1918. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Peter Stutzman. Peter was born on 30 Mar 1888; died on 9 Jun 1969. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]