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Anna <I>Gfeller</I> Zoss

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Anna Gfeller Zoss

Birth
Bern, Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland, Bern, Switzerland
Death
27 Nov 1920 (aged 89)
Eureka, Woodford County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Roanoke, Woodford County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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Married to Bendicht Zoss who died in Switzerland.
Died at Olin twp near Eureka.

Zoss--Anna (Gfeller) Zoss was born in Switzerland, Aug. 30, 1831; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Roth, near Eureka, Ill., Nov. 27, 1920. Death was caused by old age. Age, 89 y. 2 m. 26 d. She united with the Mennonite church about twenty-three years ago, of which she was a faithful member until death. In 1853 she was united in marriage to Ben Zoss. Her husband preceded her about twenty-five years ago. To this union were born twelve children; five of whom preceded her to the spirit world. She leaves one sister living in Switzerland, four daughters and three sons (Mrs. Gottfret Bill, Ben, Fred, Mrs. Henry Bohn, Mrs. Gottlieb Bill, Mrs. Joseph Roth, and Adolph), 81 grandchildren (61 living), and 46 great-grandchildren. She bore her sickness patiently until the end.

Gospel Herald - Volume XIII, Number 40 - December 30, 1920, page 791
Contributor: Roger (47988227) • [email protected]
Married to Bendicht Zoss who died in Switzerland.
Died at Olin twp near Eureka.

Zoss--Anna (Gfeller) Zoss was born in Switzerland, Aug. 30, 1831; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Roth, near Eureka, Ill., Nov. 27, 1920. Death was caused by old age. Age, 89 y. 2 m. 26 d. She united with the Mennonite church about twenty-three years ago, of which she was a faithful member until death. In 1853 she was united in marriage to Ben Zoss. Her husband preceded her about twenty-five years ago. To this union were born twelve children; five of whom preceded her to the spirit world. She leaves one sister living in Switzerland, four daughters and three sons (Mrs. Gottfret Bill, Ben, Fred, Mrs. Henry Bohn, Mrs. Gottlieb Bill, Mrs. Joseph Roth, and Adolph), 81 grandchildren (61 living), and 46 great-grandchildren. She bore her sickness patiently until the end.

Gospel Herald - Volume XIII, Number 40 - December 30, 1920, page 791
Contributor: Roger (47988227) • [email protected]


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  • Created by: jdm_aka_stonehunter
  • Added: Jun 18, 2009
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38476959/anna-zoss: accessed ), memorial page for Anna Gfeller Zoss (30 Aug 1831–27 Nov 1920), Find a Grave Memorial ID 38476959, citing Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery, Roanoke, Woodford County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by jdm_aka_stonehunter (contributor 46481480).