Anna M. Kauffman

The Hertzler-Hartzler Family History - family 643.

- Died of cancer at the age of 46 after giving birth to ten children. - Near Mattawana, Mifflin Co., Pa., May 9, 1904, Annie E., wife of Elder John E. Kauffman, aged 46 Y., 4 M., 12 D. She was in robust health until about five months ago when small tumors appeared in her neck and breast; these were removed at the hospital in Philadelphia, but shortly after this her lungs became affected and after a short period of great suffering she passed peacefully away. Three times during the past two years our brother's home has been visited by the death messenger; first a son of 15 years was called away, then an aged uncle, and now the beloved wife and mother. Sister Kauffman was the daughter of our aged Elder Michael Yoder. She was a faithful attendant and supporter of the Sunday school since its organization here in 1872. In early life she united with the church and in her life did much to build up the congregation at this place. She is survived by her husband, two sons and three daughters, who are yet small, an aged father, two brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were opened by singing her favorite hymn, No. 157 in Church and S.S. Hymnal, and further conducted by Joseph Zook, J.Z. Kanagy and J. H. Byler. Although she is gone, she yet speaketh, her influence lives on and her memory is blessed. H. (HoT June 1904)

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