Catherine Ropp

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVIII, No . 27 - October 5, 1945, pages 517, 518, 519 ROPP. - Catherine, daughter of the late Michael and Mary Eicher Schrag, was born near Tavistock, Ont.; passed to her reward Aug. 25, 1945, in her eightieth year. In her youth she united with the Amish Mennonite Church. Later in life she transferred her membership to the Mennonite Church and was a consistent member to the end. In 1896 she was united in marriage to John Ropp. They established their home at Thurman, Colo. Later they spent five years at Pigeon, Mich., and since that time lived in Ontario. Surviving are her husband, 5 children (Mary - Mrs. Abram Strickler, Drumbo, Ont.; Raymond and Victor, Woodstock, Ont.; Elmer, Pigeon, Mich.; and Clara - Mrs. Edward Eichler, New Hamburg, Ont.), 21 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one sister, Alice - Mrs. ___ Sabin, of Woodstock). She took a keen interest in the welfare of her family and lived an exemplary life as a mother in the home. Six years ago through illness she suffered the loss of her eyesight and since remained an invalid. During these years her great desire was to go home to her Lord. Her husband and daughter Mary tenderly cared for her during these difficult years. Funeral services were held at the Abram Strickler home and the Biehn Mennonite Church, Aug. 29, in charge of Moses Roth and Curtis C. Cressman. Interment was made in the Biehn Cemetery.