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- (Research):Gospel Herald - Volume XLII, Number 7 - February 15, 1949 - pages 166, 167
Detweiler. -- Malinda, youngest daughter of the late Eli and Magdalina (Troyer) Kauffman, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Sept. 17, 1873; passed away at her home in Fairview, Mich., Jan 17, 1949; aged 75 y. 4 m. Death resulted from a heart ailment and complications. When she was seven years old her parents moved to Logan Co., Ohio, where she grew to womanhood, and where in February, 1897, she was married to Samuel W. Detweiler, who predeceased her on Jan. 15, 1911. One infant daughter (Idabell), an infant son and his twin (Forest, who was killed in a traffic accident in 1937) also preceded her in death. In May, 1907, the family moved to Fairview, Mich., where she continued to reside for over forty-one years. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and became a charter member of the Bethel Mennonite Church at West Liberty, Ohio, later transferring her membership to the Fairview Church. Her life was one of sacrifice; nothing was too great or hard for the sake of her children. She diligently taught them the way of truth and lived to see them all accept Christ as their Saviour. She was a devout Christian and for many years served in the Sunday school as a teacher, and in other activities of the church. Surviving are 7 children (Oren, Fairview, Mich.; Leona - Mrs. Glan Kanagy, Bellefontaine, Ohio; John, Eureka, Ill.; Earl, Detroit, Mich.; Chester, Dayton, Ohio; Mary, at home; and Stella - Mrs. Levi Troyer, Mio, Mich.), 26 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Anna - Mrs. A. Z. Detweiler and Fanny, both of West Liberty, Ohio), many other relatives and friends. She became bedfast in August. Funeral services were held Jan. 19 at the Fairview Church, in charge of the local ministers. Text: I Peter 1:3.
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