Susanna Kinsinger

Susanna Kinsinger was born in Somerset Co., Pa., July 16, 1843; died in Johnson Co., Iowa, Dec. 23, 1926; aged 83 y. 5 m. 7 d. In her youth she united with the Amish Mennonite Church and remained faithful until death. On Dec. 22, 1865, she was married to Eli Kinsinger, with whom she shared the joys and sorrows of life EXACTLY 61 years. To this union were born 10 children (Ananias, Catherine, Abner, Fanny, Kores, Menno, Elizabeth, Simon, Ella, and John) all living except Fanny who died when a child. She was the daughter of Abner and Fanny Yoder, being the second child in a family of 12. Her brothers and sisters who are still living are: Mrs. Jerry Kauffman, Mrs. Peter Kinsinger, Gideon Yoder, Mrs Samuel Bender, Mrs. Jacob Christner, John Yoder, and Abner Yoder. In 1867 she with her husband came to Iowa, living for a number of years near Sharon Center and later moving to the present family homestead which has been their home for the last 45 years. Her death was caused by complications of influenza and the infirmities of old age. She was conscious until the last. Besides her aged husband, brothers and sisters, sons and daughters she leaves 24 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends to mourn her departure. Funeral services were held Dec. 26, at West Union Church, conducted by J. C. Swartzendruber in German from Matt. 22:42, 44, and P. P. Swartzendruber and E. G. Swartzendruber in English. Text, Eccl. 12:13, 14. Gospel Herald, January 6, 1927* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Apr 5 2024, 16:26:56 UTC