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- (Research):Gospel Herald - Volume XL, Number 17 - July 22, 1947, page 366, 367 Shantz.-Rebecca, daughter of John and Nancy Brubacher, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Dec. 2, 1872, died April 28, 1947; aged 74 y. 4 m. 26 d. In 1895 she was united in marriage to Menno Shantz, and a few years later they moved to Brutus, Mich. To this union were born 9 children, of whom 6 preceded her in death. Her husband also predeceased her. Surviving are 2 sons (Abram, of Ontario; and Edward, Pellston, Mich.), one daughter Hannah, at home), 16 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (Daniel, of Ontario). In her youth she united with the Old Order Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Maple River Church, in charge of Clyde X. Kauffman. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
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