Rosa BR©·USTLE

Emigration to America 1883 Surname change to "Bristle" Obituary: Wohrley Rosa Bristle Wohrley was born at Schramburg, Germany, July 22, 1864; died at her home near Morrison, Ill., April 30, 1935; aged 71 y. 9 m. 9 d. She came to America in 1883 and since that time has lived in Whiteside Co., Ill. Two years after coming here she was united in marriage to John Wohrley, who preceded her in death 12 years ago. To this union were born 9 children (Fred and Mrs. Clara Lenson (deceased); Mrs. May Bettle of Rockford, Ill.; Mrs. Lena Hankey, Mrs. Elizabeth Pope, Louis, John, Lee, and Floyd, all of Morrison, together with 16 grandchildrn, who are left to mourn the departure of a kind and loving mother and grandmother. Sister Wohrley lived on the home place for more than forty years. She was baptized and united with the Mennonite Church on Nov. 18, 1893, to which faith she has been loyal. Whenever health permitted she was present at church services, often making sacrifices to be present. She took an active interest in the affairs of her church and always enjoyed the fellowship of God's people. She was a sufferer from internal cancer for some time, and at times had severe pain, but was always patient, and expressed a desire to leave this world for a better place where no pain or sorrow can ever come. Our departed sister will be missed in her home, her church, and in the community, but we bow to the will of a loving Heavenly Father who doeth all things well, trusting that our loss is her eternal gain. Funeral services were held from the Morrison Mennonite church Friday, May 3, at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Bro. J.Kore Zook. Text, John 11:25,26. Interment in the cemetery adjoining the church.Transcribed by Betty Hartzler, Penna..) Religion: Mennonite

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