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William Holdeman

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William Holdeman

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16 Sep 1934 (aged 82)
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Southwest, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA Add to Map
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Row 10, North Frame
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Holdeman. - William F., son of David and Helena (Kime) Holdeman, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Jan. 3, 1852; died Sept. 16, 1934; aged 82 y. 8 m. 13 d. On July 30, 1871, he was married to Mary Loucks, who preceded him in death 17 years ago. To this union were born 7 daughters of whom 4 survive. In recent years he had his home with his children, and during past the 2 years he made his home with a granddaughter (Mrs. Olen Hartman) of Wakarusa. He had been in failing health for some time, but had been bedfast only since Friday, when he suffered a paralytic stroke. He was a lover of music, and spent much time in singing. He attended church regularly at the Yellowcreek Brick Mennonite Church. Surviving are 4 daughters (Mrs. Nathan Weaver of Goshen, Ind.; Mrs. Melvin Thomas of Gravelton, Ind.; Mrs. Chas. Lehman of Wakarusa, Ind.; and Mrs. Jacob Bowser of Kansas, Ohio), 21 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers (Daniel, Conrad and Frank of Hesston, Kans., Samuel of Wadsworth, O., and Levi of Harrison, Mich.), 3 sisters (Mrs. Saloma Steiner and Mrs. Susan Pletcher of Newton, Kans., and Mrs. Anna Kolher of Hesston, Kans.), and a host of relatives and friends. (Since this obituary was written a telegram was received announcing the death of his brother, Daniel B., of Hesston, Kans.) Funeral services were held Sept. 19, at the Yellowcreek Church conducted by Bro. R. F. Yoder assisted by Bro. D. D. Troyer.

"Jesus, while our hearts are bleeding
O'er the spoils that death has won,
We would at this solemn meeting
Calmly say, 'Thy will be done.' "
Holdeman. - William F., son of David and Helena (Kime) Holdeman, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Jan. 3, 1852; died Sept. 16, 1934; aged 82 y. 8 m. 13 d. On July 30, 1871, he was married to Mary Loucks, who preceded him in death 17 years ago. To this union were born 7 daughters of whom 4 survive. In recent years he had his home with his children, and during past the 2 years he made his home with a granddaughter (Mrs. Olen Hartman) of Wakarusa. He had been in failing health for some time, but had been bedfast only since Friday, when he suffered a paralytic stroke. He was a lover of music, and spent much time in singing. He attended church regularly at the Yellowcreek Brick Mennonite Church. Surviving are 4 daughters (Mrs. Nathan Weaver of Goshen, Ind.; Mrs. Melvin Thomas of Gravelton, Ind.; Mrs. Chas. Lehman of Wakarusa, Ind.; and Mrs. Jacob Bowser of Kansas, Ohio), 21 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers (Daniel, Conrad and Frank of Hesston, Kans., Samuel of Wadsworth, O., and Levi of Harrison, Mich.), 3 sisters (Mrs. Saloma Steiner and Mrs. Susan Pletcher of Newton, Kans., and Mrs. Anna Kolher of Hesston, Kans.), and a host of relatives and friends. (Since this obituary was written a telegram was received announcing the death of his brother, Daniel B., of Hesston, Kans.) Funeral services were held Sept. 19, at the Yellowcreek Church conducted by Bro. R. F. Yoder assisted by Bro. D. D. Troyer.

"Jesus, while our hearts are bleeding
O'er the spoils that death has won,
We would at this solemn meeting
Calmly say, 'Thy will be done.' "

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