Lillie D. Dresbach, wife of Mr. Milton Dresbach, died at their home, seven miles east of Circleville, Thrusday morning, 12 inst., aged 34 years 9 months and 18 days.
She was converted to God several years ago, and united with the church of the U.B. in Christ, at the Dresbach appointment, Pickaway circuit. Mrs. Dresbach was an intelligent Christian woman of more than ordinary force of character. She represented the purest type of true womanhood, being a devoted and affectionate wife and a fond mother. None was more faithful than she in the work of the Lord, always earnest, zealous, and intelligent in all her efforts to build up the cause of Christ. For a number of years she served as organist of the Dresbach Society and was a faithful teacher in the Sabbath school. An expression frequently used by her when any plan was under consideration concerning church work was "I am willing to do what I can." The approach of death did not alarm her, but she wished to live for her family's sake. She maintained consciousness until the end, and with her parting breath bade, and kissed her loved ones "good-bye".
All that medical skill and tender friends could do to prolong her life was done but was in vain.
Why one in the very prime of life, so useful in the community, and so much needed in the home should be smitten by death, is a question we shall not attempt to answer. It must be right, and while we view this question from a human point of view, it is not likely that we, looking through the mists of sorrow and the shadow of death, can see at first sight, the wisdom of Him who has His way in the whirl-wind and the storm, and to whom the clouds are but the dust of His feet. We dare not question the wisdom of divine providence, for well we know that God never makes mistakes. He takes from us the less that He can give the greater. We are not robbed, but enriched.
A husband and mother sorrow-smitten, and three children are left to mourn. The sympathy of all are extended to them.
Funeral services were conducted at the Dresbach church January 15th, where notwithstanding the cold piercing winds, one of the largest congregations witnessed for years assembled to pay their last respects. She is not lost but gone before.
DRESBACH: Mrs. Milton Dresbach died at her home in Saltcreek Township, Thursday morning January 12, 1893, aged about 34 years. Her maiden name was Lillie Myers and she was the grand-daughter of E.B. Clark, formerly of this city. She leaves a husband and three small children, one of which was born a few weeks ago. The funeral will take place at the Dresbach church next Sunday at 10 o'clock conducted by Rev. A.E. Wright of Westerville, Ohio, former pastor of that chruch.
*Obituary copied from the Circleville Herald dated January 13, 1893.
Lillie D. Dresbach, wife of Mr. Milton Dresbach, died at their home, seven miles east of Circleville, Thrusday morning, 12 inst., aged 34 years 9 months and 18 days.
She was converted to God several years ago, and united with the church of the U.B. in Christ, at the Dresbach appointment, Pickaway circuit. Mrs. Dresbach was an intelligent Christian woman of more than ordinary force of character. She represented the purest type of true womanhood, being a devoted and affectionate wife and a fond mother. None was more faithful than she in the work of the Lord, always earnest, zealous, and intelligent in all her efforts to build up the cause of Christ. For a number of years she served as organist of the Dresbach Society and was a faithful teacher in the Sabbath school. An expression frequently used by her when any plan was under consideration concerning church work was "I am willing to do what I can." The approach of death did not alarm her, but she wished to live for her family's sake. She maintained consciousness until the end, and with her parting breath bade, and kissed her loved ones "good-bye".
All that medical skill and tender friends could do to prolong her life was done but was in vain.
Why one in the very prime of life, so useful in the community, and so much needed in the home should be smitten by death, is a question we shall not attempt to answer. It must be right, and while we view this question from a human point of view, it is not likely that we, looking through the mists of sorrow and the shadow of death, can see at first sight, the wisdom of Him who has His way in the whirl-wind and the storm, and to whom the clouds are but the dust of His feet. We dare not question the wisdom of divine providence, for well we know that God never makes mistakes. He takes from us the less that He can give the greater. We are not robbed, but enriched.
A husband and mother sorrow-smitten, and three children are left to mourn. The sympathy of all are extended to them.
Funeral services were conducted at the Dresbach church January 15th, where notwithstanding the cold piercing winds, one of the largest congregations witnessed for years assembled to pay their last respects. She is not lost but gone before.
DRESBACH: Mrs. Milton Dresbach died at her home in Saltcreek Township, Thursday morning January 12, 1893, aged about 34 years. Her maiden name was Lillie Myers and she was the grand-daughter of E.B. Clark, formerly of this city. She leaves a husband and three small children, one of which was born a few weeks ago. The funeral will take place at the Dresbach church next Sunday at 10 o'clock conducted by Rev. A.E. Wright of Westerville, Ohio, former pastor of that chruch.
*Obituary copied from the Circleville Herald dated January 13, 1893.
