Martha May Zechiel

Mrs. Henry Zechiel Dies Suddenly After Operation

Mrs. Henry Zechiel, aged 33 years, passed away suddenly Friday, January 13, in the Marshall county hospital, Plymouth, where she underwent a operation the day before. Coronary thrombosis was given as the cause.

The death was unexpected and a shock to the community as Mrs. Zechiel appeared to be recovering satisfactorily from the operation

She had spent all of her life in this community and had a host of friends here. On June 17, 1923, she was united in marriage to Henry Zechiel who survives her. She had been an active worker ohm the Grace Reformed church, her cheerful disposition and industry making her a valuable member

Besides the widower, she is survived by her father, Joseph Bender; four sisters, Mrs. D. W. Weaver, Mrs. Walter White, Mrs. Hary Hibbets and Mrs. Harold Davis; four brothers, Jacob, William, Charles and Harry Bender; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Grace reformed church, Rec. Harvey Harsh officiating. Interment was in the Culver cemetery. The obitary is on another page of this issue.

Mrs. Henry Zechiel

Martha May Bender, daughter of Joseph and Mary Bender, after following the Savior faithfully in this vineyard, answered His summons to follow Him in another, January 12, 1933.

She began her journey in this life August 16, 1888 and continued in it for 44 years, 4 months and 23 days.

She had become well known in this community as her entire life was spent in about the communities of Culver and Plymouth. Her birth place being about three-fourths of a mile south of the Zion Church.

She first signified her faith in Christ and her interest in His Kingdom by uniting with the Burr Oak Church of God, January 25, 1903. She remained a faithful member of that church until July 15, 1923 when she transferred her membership to the Grace Reformed church, Culver

Jun 17, 1923 she was united in marriage with Henry Zechiel Rev. J. F Tapy performing the ceremony. This union was a happy one as both found great joy in the service of the Lord.

Her sudden departure was been a shock to all her family and friends.

She leaves to mourn her departure her husband Henry Zechiel; her father Joseph Bender; four sisters Mrs. D W Weaver (her twin sister), Mrs. Walter White, Mrs. Mary Hibbets and Mrs. Harold Davis; four brothers, Jacob, William, Charles and Harry; her mother and two sisters having preceded her in death.

There are two aunts and one uncle besides a host of other relatives and friend who join with the immediate family in mourning the loss of their loved one.

Her circle of friends was quite large because of her constant thought of others - Citizen Jan 13 1933

Her sudden departure was been a shock to all her family and friends.

She leaves to mourn her departure her husband Henry Zechiel; her father Joseph Bender; four sisters Mrs. D W Weaver (her twin sister), Mrs. Walter White, Mrs. Mary Hibbets and Mrs. Harold Davis; four brothers, Jacob, William, Charles and Harry; her mother and two sisters having preceded her in death.

There are two aunts and one uncle besides a host of other relatives and friend who join with the immediate family in mourning the loss of their loved one.

Her circle of friends was quite large because of her constant thought of others - Citizen Jan 13 1933