*Franz, Arthur: ( d. Jan 09, 1997) “Arthur R. Franz, age 91.—A resident of Lind, WA, passed away on Thursday, Jan 9, 1997 at the Rose Garden Estates in Ritzville, WA. Surviving is his brother, Robert A. Franz of Lind, WA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife Ruth Krehbiel Franz in Dec of 1980. Was a member and former board member of the Lind United Methodist Church, past secretary of the Menno Mennonite Church near Ritzville, and member of the Washington State Wheat Growers Association. Before his wife’s death, they spent a lot of time traveling and vacationing abroad. Service of Remembrance will be held on Tuesday, Jan 14, 1997, 11 a.m. at the Lind United Methodist Church, officiating will be Pastor Laura Dahlstrom and former Pastor Ron McCullough. Private family interment will be held at the Menno Mennonite Cemetery. Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, WA, is in charge of funeral arrangements.” (Spokesman Review: 1-12-1997)

 

Franz, Edward: ( b. 1900, d. Oct 06, 1993) “Edward W. Franz.—Passed away on Oct 6, 1993 in Spokane. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Katherine K Franz, at the home; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Louise and Ronald Garbin; grandson, Eric Garbin, all of Reston, VA; brothers, Robert Franz, Ritzville, WA, Arthur Franz, Lind, WA, sister, Othiella Claasen, Colfax, WA; sister-in-law, Agatha Franz, Moses Lake, WA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Member of the Mennonite Church, Ritzville, WA. Mr. Franz was a mathematics professor for 33 years, retiring from Santa Monica College in 1966. Memorial services are pending, Hazen-Jaeger Funeral Home, in charge of arrangements.” (Spokesman Review: 10-10-1993) {Edit: Edward W Franz is shown in the Menno Mennonite Cemetery in Adams County, WA.}

Franz, Harold:  ( b. Aug 09, 1917, d. Jan 20, 1999)  a native of Marlin, died Wednesday, Jan 20, 1999, in Wichita, KS. He was a resident of Wichita. He was born Aug 9, 1917, in Marlin, the son of Henry and Anna (Ewert) Franz. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife, LaVona, at the home; a son, Dennis Franz, of Selah; a daughter, Diane Genova, of Chester, NJ; a step-son, Dr Gary Franz, of Wichita; three stepdaughters, Carol Hill, Linda King and Sherry Unruh, all of Wichita; a brother, Earl Franz, of Lind; two sisters, Edna Dalke, of Omaha, NE; and Bernice Krehbiel, of ElCajon, CA; two grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren, and one step great grandchild. A memorial service was held at the Lorraine Avenue Mennonite Church in Wichita on Jan 22. A private graveside service will be held Saturday, Feb 6, at 1:30 p.m. at the Menno Mennonite Church southwest of Odessa, followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m.” (Odessa Record: 1999)  

Franz, H. L: ( b. 1882, d. 1936)    H. L. Franz, 53, pioneer Ruff resident, died at Spokane Thursday morning. Funeral is planned for Sunday at the Menno Mennonite church. He was a charter member of the Ruff Mennonite Church, transferring his membership later. He is survived by his widow and six children, 2 sisters, and 5 brothers. (Odessa Record: 1-03-1936)

Franz, Helen: ( b. Aug 28, 1930, d. Jun 02, 1998)  Helen Manchester Franz died  June 2, 1998 at the family home 12 miles south of Lind. She was born Aug 28, 1930 in Snohomish to Anthony A. and Mildred N. Jenney Manchester. Interment was at the Menno Cemetery with Danekas Funeral Home of Ritzville in charge of arrangements. (see Menno file; notes from Odessa Record: 6-11-1998)

 

Jantz, Andrew:  ( b. 1882, d. 1968) “Andrew C. Jantz.—Funeral services Saturday, Feb 17 at 1:30 p.m. at the Menno Mennonite Church, near Ritzville. Burial the Menno Cemetery. Rev Harris Waltner officiating. Survived by one son, Walter Jantz, Ritzville; 3 daughters, Martha Robinson, Bon Air, VA; Mrs. Clinton Claassen, Marlin, WA; Melinda Zillion, Othello, WA; 14 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 2 brothers, John Jantz, Ritzville; Abe Jantz, Spokane. Several nieces and nephews. Precht Funeral Home, Omak, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review:  2-17-1968)

 

Jantz, Iva:  ( b. 1912,  d. 1970)  “Iva Jantz.—Her home, Ritzville, WA. Survived by one daughter, Mrs. Melvin (Joy) Benzel of Ritzville; 2 sons, Roger Jantz and Gary Jantz, both of Ritzville; 3 brothers, Alvie Schrag, Odessa, WA; Leslie Schrag, Ritzville; Dr Schrag of Seattle, WA; one sister, Mrs. Walter Jantz, Ritzville, WA; one grandson. Funeral services Tuesday, Jan 13 at 2 p.m. from Mennonite Church at Ritzville. Interment Mennonite Cemetery. The Danekas Funeral Home of Ritzville in charge of arrangements.” (Spokesman Review: 1-13-1970)

 

Jantz, Joseph:  ( b. May 14, 1909, d. May 09, 2005)  “Joseph S. ‘Joe’ Jantz, age 96, died Monday, May 9, 2005, at the Life Care Center in Ritzville, where he had resided for the past several weeks.  Born March 14, 1909, on the Andrew Jantz farm northwest of Ruff, he and his twin sister Josephine were the second and third of four children of John C and Susie (Kaufman) Jantz.  The Jantz family moved to their new home in Ruff in 1910, then to Odessa in 1921. Joe was graduated from Odessa High school in 1928. He attended Bethel College and after one year transferred to Washington State College, where he majored in business administration. Joe began farming near Ruff in 1934 and lived on the farm until moving to Ritzville in 1954. He was actively engaged in farming until 1965. He was named Grant County Farmer of the Year in 1947. In 1960, he was one of 14 persons selected by the US Dept of Agriculture to travel to Poland, Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia, Hungary and the Soviet Union to study various wheat varieties and their yields and qualities.  He served in leadership roles with several agriculture organizations, including the Columbia Basin Development League. He was a member of the board of directors of the Odessa Trading Company for 32 years and served as vice president for 12 years.  Joe married Lillian Waltner in 1940 and together they lived on the farm and in Ritzville for 31 years, until Lillian’s death in 1971.  Joe and Lillian also had a home on Priest Lake in northern Idaho where they spent several months each year. In 1972, Joe married Marie Stucky, and they lived in Ritzville and the Priest Lake home for 25 years, until Marie’s death in 1997. They traveled extensively, visiting Europe, Asia, North, Central and South America, Africa, Australia and New Zealand.  Joe was active in both the Menno Mennonite Church in Northwestern Adams County and the Priest Lake Community Church. At Menno, he served on the church board and was vice chairman of the building committee when the present church was constructed in 1950.  He was a founder and moderator of the Priest Lake Community Church. He was a trustee of the Bethel College Board for 10 years.  Joe was a commissioner, trustee or member of the board of directors of more than 15 companies during his lifetime.  In 2000, Joe moved into the Rose Garden estates in Ritzville, where he lived until being moved to the Life Care Center.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lillian Waltner Jantz, and his second wife, Marie Stucky Jantz, and his three sisters, Jennie Jantz Krehbiel, Josephine Jantz Stucky and Esther Jantz Wiens. He is survived by his special friend, Naomi Clark, of Spokane, and by numerous nieces and nephews.  Graveside services and interment will be on Saturday, May 14, at 1 p.m. at Menno Mennonite Cemetery, followed by a service at Menno Mennonite Church at 2 p.m. Pastor Terry Rediger will officiate. Danekas Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.” (Odessa Record: 5-12-2005)

Jantz, Maria:  ( b. Apr 16, 1857, d. Mar 25, 1935) Funeral services for Mrs. Maria Jantz, 78, pioneer resident of the Odessa region, were held from the Menno Mennonite church on Thursday afternoon, with the Rev M. J. Galle, Odessa, officiating. Burial was made in the Menno Cemetery. Pallbearers were selected from grandchildren and included Joe Jantz, Leonard Jantz, David Jantz, Dan Jantz, Walter Jantz and Howard Jantz.  A sextette from the Menno  church choir  sang special numbers. Many from outlying points were present to honor the deceased matron’s memory. Family services were held at the Jno C. Jantz home in Odessa during the morning.  Born in Russia , Mrs. Jantz came to this country at the age of 17 years. Four years later she was married to Cornelius Jantz, who survives her. Other survivors include four sons, John and Peter of Odessa; Abe of Harrington and Andrew of Ritzville; 23 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.” (Odessa Record: 4-05-1935)

 

Jantz, Marie:  ( b. May 05, 1907, d. May 11, 1997) “ Visitation for Marie (Stucky) Jantz, 90, is scheduled from 2 to 7 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday at the Danekas Funeral Home in Ritzville. Service is planned for 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Menno Mennonite Church west of Ritzville. Vault interment will be at the Menno Cemetery west of Ritzville. Mrs Jantz, who was born in Moundridge, KS, died Sunday. She was a 25-year Ritzville resident and had attended Central College in McPherson, Kansas, and Bethel College in North Newton, Kansas. She was a member of the Soroptimist Club, the Business and Professional Women’s Club, the Menno Mennonite Church of Ritzville and the Priest Lake Ccommunity Church. Survivors include her husband of 25 years, Joe; and a brother, Edward Stucky of Snohomish, Wash. ” (scrapbook item: undated)  

 

Jantz, Rosina: ( b. Sep 03, 1888, d. Nov 19, 1952)  “Funeral services will be held at the Menno Mennonite church on Saturday, at 1 o’clock, for Mrs. Rosina Jantz, who died Wednesday at Spokane. She will be buried in the family lot there.  Mrs. Jantz was a member of the pioneer Miller family, a sister of John H. Miller, and married Jacob Jantz, leaving this area in 1932 for Edwall, and since 1945 living at Spokane with her son, David.  She is survived by four sons, Dan, David and Jonathan, Spokane, and Roland, of Richland, and a daughter, Mrs. Florence LaValle, Spokane. Further details will be carried in the next issue of the Odessa Record.” (Odessa Record: 11-19-1952) “Rosena Jantz.—Her home was at S714 Freya. Survived by 4 sons, Daniel and Jonathan, of Spokane; David of Colbert, WA; Roland of Richland, WA; one daughter, Mrs. Donald LaValle of Spokane; 9 grandchildren; 7 sisters, Mrs. John Roth and Mrs. John Ottmar, both of Harrington, WA; Mrs. Fred Rennick of Lind, WA; Mrs. Fred Klemmer of Spokane; Mrs. Adam Roth, Marlin, WA; Mrs. Harry Glover, Wenatchee, WA; Mrs. Red Jingling, Moses Lake, WA; 5 brothers, Henry Miller and Ben Miller of Portland, OR; John Miller, Spokane; Chris Miller, Clackamas, OR and Abe Miller, Oswego, OR. She was a member of the Menno-Mennonite Church near Ritzville, WA. Funeral Saturday, Nov 22 at 1 p.m. at the Menno-Mennonite Church, Rev Willard Wiebe officiating. Interment at Menno Cemetery, Menno, WA. Sunset Memorial Chapel in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 11-22-1952)

 

Kagele, Fern: ( b. d. Nov 22, 1992)  “Memorial services for Fern T. Kagele were held Wednesday at Country Homes Christian Church in Spokane.  Another memorial service was held at the Menno Mennonite Church that afternoon. This was preceded by burial at the Menno Mennonite Cemetery.  Mrs. Kagele died on Sunday, Nov 22, (1992), at the age of 64. She was a member of the Country Homes Christian Church and the Menno Mennonite Church.  Survivors include three sons, Dennis Kagele, of Ritzville; Jay Kagele, of Albuquerque, NM, and Larry Kagele, of Redmond, WA; three sisters, Dorothy Craig, of Spokane, Elsie Schauerman, of Odessa, and Ruby Williamson, of Black Rock, Idaho; eight grandchildren, and one great grandson and numerous nieces and nephews.” (Odessa Record: 1992)

 

Kagele, Fred: ( b. 1898, d. 1971)  “Fred Kagele.—His home 505 West 7^th, Ritzville. Survived by his wife, Amelia Kagele of Ritzville; 2 sons, Melvin Kagele, Ritzville and Jarry Kagele, Lawrence, KS; 4 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Jacob Kagele, Ritzville; John Kagele, Ritzville; William Kagele, Cheney; Mrs. James (Katherine) Narisch of Spokane; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Wednesday, March 10, at 1:30 p.m. at the Menno Mennonite Church. The Rev Harris Waltner officiating. Interment Mennonite Cemetery, Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 3-09-1971

 

Kagele, Gene:  ( b. Jan 03, 1929, d. May 23, 1973)   “Gene Kagele, who was born on Jan 3, 1929 to Jake and Martha Bischoff Kagele, died on Wednesday evening, May 23 at the Memorial Hospital in Ritzville after a lengthy illness. He was 44 years old. Mr. Kagele attended school near his parents farm west of Ritzville, and then graduated from Ritzville High School. From 1949 to 1951 he served in the US Army with the Military Police Corps.  On Dec 14, 1958 he and Patricia Downs were united in marriage. They farmed near his parental home at what is known as ‘Kageleville’.  In 1972 the family moved to a small farm near Ritzville, when Mr Kagele’s health became poor. In February of this year it was discovered that Mr. Kagele was suffering from cancer, which proved immune to all medical treatment. In addition to his wife, Patricia, Mr. Kagele is survived by three children, Keith, Michelle and Colette; his parents, Jake and Martha Kagele; three brothers, Lewis of Odessa, Norman and Richard of Ritzville; one aunt, Mrs. James (Catherine) Marisch of Spokane; two uncles, William Kagele of Cheney and John D Kagele of Moses Lake; and numerous other relatives and friends. One brother, James died on March 16 of this year, following an automobile accident. Funeral services were conducted on Friday afternoon, May 25 at 2 p.m. in the Menno Mennonite Church. Rev Harris Waltner and Rev Brian Dobson shared in the service. Burial was at the Ritzville Cemetery.” (Odessa Record: 5-31-1973)

Kagele, Jake: ( b. Sep 04, 1896, d. Dec   , 1973) “Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec 19 at the Menno Mennonite Church for Jake Kagele Jr., 77. He died Sunday in his sleep at home in Kageleville west of Ritzville. Mr. Kagele had been active in his business matters until his death. He was a pioneer in cropping with irrigation wells in this area.  He was born in Odessa, Russia Sept 4, 1896 and came to this country with his parents when he was five years old. He farmed in the Schrag area west of Ritzville until his retirement to his home at Kageleville.  He and Martha Bischoff were united in marriage March 22, 1920. He is survived by his wife, three sons, Norman and Richard of Ritzville and Lewis of Odessa; two brothers, Bill of Cheney and John D of Moses Lake; and a sister, Mrs. James (Katherine) Marisch of Spokane.  Also surviving are 18 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Two son, James J and Gene, preceded their father in death.  The Rev Ken Peterson conducted the funeral service. A quartet of Gering men sang ‘That Beautiful Land’ and ‘Going Down the Valley’.  The singers were Ralph, Warren, Gordon and Curtis Gering. Organ accompanist was Sharon Meyer.  Pall bearers were frank Shinn, Norman Bischoff, Monte Holmes, Martin Gering, Doug Urquhart and Leo Stout. Honorary bearers were Jim Redwine, Bill Wenz, Al Wolf, John Moberg and Bob Rashford. Burial was in the Mennonite Cemetery.” (Odessa Record: 12-27-1973)

Kagele, James:  ( b. Dec 09, 1921, d. Mar 16, 1973)  “James J. Kagele, 51, Ritzville, died Friday morning, March 16 in a Spokane hospital as the result of injuries suffered in a head-on, two-car wreck Monday, March 12.  According to the Moses Lake police, the wreck occurred on the Wheeler road at 12:14 a.m., when Kagele was traveling east on the Wheeler road and apparently crossed the centerline, striking the pickup driven by Herbert Wall head-on.  Wall, from Moses Lake, was driving a 1969 pickup.  The Wall pickup was driven back about 16 feet as a result of the impact, while the Kagele vehicle, a 1967 four door sedan, continued to the left side of the roadway, the police said.  Kagele and Wall were both taken to Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake. Mr. Kagele was treated for massive facial lacerations and was then transferred to a Spokane hospital. Wall was treated for knee injuries.  James Kagele was born on Dec 9, 1921 to Jake and Martha Bischoff Kagele. They lived west of Ritzville, where he attended elementary school, and then was graduated from Ritzville High School. During WW II he served with the Army Air Force from October 1942 until February, 1946. He was united in marriage with Fern Kaiser on Feb 9, 1947. They farmed near his parental home in the area that is known by their neighbors as ‘Kageleville’.  He was especially interested in livestock, and developed a modern automated cattle feeding operation.  Mr. Kagele was a member of the Menno Mennonite Church, where he served for a number of years as church treasurer. Funeral services were held from the church on Monday, March 19, with Rev Harris Waltner officiating. Interment was at the Mennonite Church cemetery.  Mr. Kagele is survived by his wife, Fern; three sons, Dennis and wife Karen, of Ritzville; Jay and wife Christie, of Spokane; and Larry, who is attending Linfield College at McMinnville, OR; one grandson, James Jacob; his parents, Jake and Martha Kagele of Ritzville; four brothers, Lewis of Odessa, and Norman, Richard and Gene of Ritzville; together with numerous other relatives and friends.” (Odessa Record: 3-22-1973)

 

Kagele, Martha:  ( b. Jul 24, 1900, d. May 27, 1984)  Mrs. Martha Bischoff Kagele died May 27, 1984 with burial in the Menno Mennonite Cemetery. She was born July 24, 1900 in South Russia to Fredrick and Caroline Pfaff Bischoff. Her family settled in the Ruff area. On March 22, 1920 she married Jake Kagele at Ruff. Five sons were born to them. (notes from Odessa Record: 6-07-1984)

 

Krehbiel, Daniel:  ( b. 1867, d. Jul 23, 1936)  “Daniel Ulric Krehbiel.—Passed away July 23 at Moses Lake, WA. His residence, 907 S Evergreen, Moses Lake. Survived by his wife, Pauline Krehbiel, at the home; 5 sisters, Mrs. Ed Franz, Gertrude Krehbiel, both of Santa Monica, CA; Mrs. Marie Watson, Della Krehbiel, Mrs. Arthur Franz, all of Lind, WA; 2 brothers, Walter W. Krehbiel, Ulric Krehbiel, Warden, WA. Resident of Lind for 55 years. He was an associate in the garage business with Krehbiel’s Motors. A member of the Lind United Methodist Church. Chapel of Memories Funeral Home, Moses Lake, WA, in charge.” (undated scrapbook. Burial in the Menno Mennonite Cemetery, 1972) Daniel Krehbiel, 69, mayor of Lind, died at his home there on Tuesday of heart trouble. He was born in Bavaria, Germany, came to the US in 1881, and came to Adams County in 1891. He married May Schragg at Menno in 1901. Burial is being made at Menno. (notes from Odessa Record: 8-20-1936

 

Krehbiel,  Jacob: ( b. Jul 25, 1861, d. Feb 16, 1929)    "Jacob Krehbiel. Male, white, married, husband of Katie Krehbiel; grain dealer. Birth: July 25, 1861, Bavaria. Father: Christian Krehbiel, born Palatinate; Motehr: Magdeline Dester, born Bavaria. Informant: D. Krehbiel, Lind, WA. Death: Feb 16, 1929, 10 p.m. Odessa, WA. Cause: cerebral hemorrhage with paralysis of Rt side, followed by pneumonia. Contributory: High Blood Pressure of 2 yrs duration. C Henderson, MD, Lind, WA. Burial: Menno Cemetery, Feb 19th, 1929. M F Haight, undertaker, Ritzville, WA." (WA State Board of Health: Cert. of Death) 

 

Krehbiel, Jennie Marie: ( b. Feb 25, 1905, d. May 17, 1999) “Jennie Marie Krehbiel, age 94, was a resident of Hesston,Kansas, formerly of Ritzville, passed away on May 17, at a care facility in Kansas. Surviving is a daughter Carol Lee Muirhead, of Bellingham; a son James A Krehbiel and wife Rose, of Newton, KS; 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren…. She is also survived by a brother, Joe Jantz, of Ritzville, and sister Josephine Stucky, of Seattle; five nieces and five nephews and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur J. Krehbiel in 1951 and a sister, Esther Wiens in 1982. Krehbiel, the oldest child of John and Susie Kauffman Jantz was born Feb 25, 1905, in the country near Krupp (now Marlin) in the home of her grandparents, Cornelius and Maria Jantz. She spent most of her childhood in Grant County where her father was in the grain purchasing business. Her grade school education was in Ruff. She attended high school in Lind and Odessa where she graduated in 1923. Krehbiel attended Cheney Normal School where she received her teaching certificate. She taught for three years in a one room school in Sheller, then two years at Edwall. Krehbiel then moved to the Ritzville School District where she taught for five years.  On July 8, 1934, she married Arthur J Krehbiel. They lived in Lind where her husband owned the Chevron station. Two children were born: Carol Lee in 1936 and James Allen in 1940. On Jan 1, 1951, Art had a fatal heart attack while working at his station. That same year, Jennie’s mother died in Portland. In 1952, Krehbiel and her father decided to move back to Ritzville where they built a duplex. Shortly after moving, Krehbiel went to work in the Adams County Courthouse Auditors office where she worked for 11 years before retiring. In 1990, Krehbiel moved to Schowalter Villa in Hesston, to be near her children and their families. Krehbiel was a lifetime member of the Menno Mennonite Church . Her interests included reading and gardening, especially growing flowers which she loved to share with the Sunday morning congregation. Funeral services will be held on May 21, at 1 p.m. at the Menno Mennonite Church near Ritzville. Pastor Terry Rediger is officiating. Concluding services and vault interment at the Menno Mennonite Cemetery. Danekas Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Krehbiel will lie in state at the funeral home tonight.” (Odessa Record: 1999)

 

Rhea, Rev Wm Clyde  (Oct 11, 1891-Nov 21, 1971, s/w Clara Alice);  “William Rhea. Died: Nov 1971, Puyallup , WA . Last Residence: 98371. Birth: 10-11-1891.” (SS Death Index) “License: Oct 4, 1921. Groom: William Clyde Rhea. Age 29 yrs. First Marriage. Residence: Los Angeles , CA. Birthplace: Seymour , Iowa . Occupation: Minister of Gospel. Father: Charles W Rhea. Mother: Mary Ozela Manning. Bride: Clara Alice Gering. Age 20. First Marriage. Residence: Odessa , WA . Birthplace: Menno , WA . Occupation: Christian Work. Father: Adolph Gering. Mother: Elizabeth Schrag. Marriage: Oct 6, 1921, Menno Church . Officiant: Minister Galle, of Schrag , Wash.   Witnesses: Leon Gering, Odessa , WA . Bertha Gering, Odessa .” (Marriage Return: #327)

 

Robinson, Martha J.: ( b. Feb 10, 1913, d. Jul 08, 2006) “Martha J Robinson, 93, of Traverse City, Michigan, and formerly of the Ritzville area, died Saturday, July 8, 2006, at Munson Hospice House, Traverse City.  She was born Feb 10, 1913 at Ruff, WA, the daughter of Andrew and Wilhelmina (Franz) Jantz. Martha attended school at Odessa and was graduated from Ritzville High School in 1931. She then obtained her nursing degree at the Deaconess Hospital in Spokane. She practiced nursing at Salem, Oregon, and Roanoke, Virginia. She also did further studies in nursing at the University of Washington. In November, 1940, she was married to Donald H. Robinson at Lind.  Cathie Towers, Lewell Boone, Laurene Lee, Laurie Robinson, Debbie Bayer, Robin Bassett and Jacob Robinson; eight grandchildren: Taylor Towers, Madison Towers, Christian Towers, Collin Boone, Kedrick Lee, April Bayer, Savannah Bassett and Julie Bassett; one sister, Malinda Zillios, of Moses Lake.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald, on Dec 11, 2001, and her son, Paul Robinson on April 25, 2004. Martha’s hope was to honor and glorify God all the days of her life. We who are left behind agree that she accomplished this goal. We will greatly miss her. A commemoration Service will take place Saturday, Aug 19, at 11 a.m. at Menno Mennonite Church, Ritzville, with Pastor Terry Rediger officiating. A graveside service and interment at the Menno Mennonite Cemetery will take place at 9:30 a.m.  Services are under the direction of Precht Rose Chapel, Chelan.” (Odessa Record: 8-10-2006)

 

Schrag, Anna J  (May 15, 1877-Jan 12, 1945) “Anna Schrag. Died: 12 Jan 1945, age 67, Soap Lake, Grant Co, WA. Father: John Graber. Mother: Mary Gering. Spouse: August J Schrag. Batch Id #277539.” (WA State Death Records)

 

Schrag, August J (Dr) (Dec 16, 1878-Mar 10, 1952);  “August J Schrag. Died: 10 March 1952, age 73, Sunnyside rural, Yakima Co, WA.  Father: Jacob R Schrag. Mother: Fanny Graber. Batch Id #277985.” (WA State Death Records)

 

Schrag, Carolyn  (1872-1950, Mother, s/w Andrew);  “ Carolina Schrag. Died: 4 Sept 1950, age 78, Monroe, Snohomish Co, WA. Father: John Grentz. Batch Id #523656.” (WA State Death Records)

 

 

Schrag, Henry:  ( b. 1894, d. 1961)  “Henry J. Schrag.—His home Ritzville, WA. Survived by his wife, Ella Schrag, Soap Lake, WA; one son, Harlan Schrag, Soap Lake, WA; one daughter, Mrs. Roberta Moffitt, Vanderburg Air Force Base in CA; one brother, Ewalt Schrag, Monroe, WA; one grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Ephrata Nazarene Church. Funeral services Wednesday, Oct 11 at 2 p.m. from the Mennonite Church, rural Ritzville, Rev Henry Hoffman and Rev Lester Janzen officiating. Interment the Mennonite Cemetery. The Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: Oct. 1961, scrapbook item)

Schrag, Jacob: ( b. Apr 10, 1873, d. 1946)   Jacob C. M. Schrag, d. at Monroe, WA; Burial: Menno Mennonite Cemetery. Birth; April 10, 1875, in SD, on of a family of 12 children. Came to Adams County in 1900 from Oregon. (see Mennonite file: obit dated 9-12-1946 of Odessa Record)(Tombstone reading 1873)

Schrag, Justina  (1890-1971, s/w Joseph G); “Justina Schrag. Died: Feb 1971, Moses Lake, Grant Co, WA. Last Residence: 98837. Birth: May 1, 1890.” (SS Death Index)

Schrag, Katherine: ( b. Dec 30, 1844, d. Apr     ,1929) "Katherine Schrag. Female, white, widowed, retired. Wife of Christian Schrag. Birth: Dec 30, 1844, Russia; Aged: 84 yrs 3 mos 26 days. Father: Andrew Schrag, born Russia; Mother: Barbara Gering, born Russia. Informant: J. C. Schrag, Odessa, WA. Death: April 26, 1929, 3 a.m. at Ritzville, WA. Cause: chronic myocarditis, aortic insufficiency. Contributory: obesity, old age. Burial: Schrag Cemetery on April 28, 1929. Undertaker: M. F. Haight, Ritzville, WA." (WA State Board of Health: Cert. of Death)

Schrag, Joseph:  ( b. Mar 15, 1883, d. Sep 04, 1953)  “Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept 6 at 2 p.m. in the Moses Lake First Presbyterian Church for Joseph Schrag, 72, who died unexpectedly Friday. Services were conducted by the Rev Edgar E. Toevs, with Rev Willard Wiebe of the Menno Mennonite Church of Ritzville assisting. The meditation was presented by Rev Toevs. Scripture and prayer were led by Rev Wiebe. Music was provided by Mrs. Tom Reid, organist, and the men’s quartet of the Mennonite church. They sang two selections.  ‘In the Garden’ was sung by Leslie Schrag. Mr. Schrag was born March 15, 1882 in Freeman, SD. He moved with his family to Dallas, OR, a year later and thence to Eugene, where he was baptized into the Mennonite church. He moved to Lind in 1900 and came to Moses Lake from there in 1935. Mr. Schrag is survived by his widow, Justina D.; three daughters, Mrs. Marie Elizabeth Wilkins, Portland, OR; Mrs. Dorothy Koelling, West Plains, MO, and Mrs. Henrietta Audrey Scruggs, Moses Lake; a brother, Emil Schrag, Ritzville; four sisters in Colfax, Mrs. Evelina Schluneger, Mrs. Eugena Schluneger, Miss Paulina Schrag and Mrs. August Allenbach, and 5 grandchildren. Interment in the Menno Mennonite Cemetery followed the funeral services. He was a long-time member of that church.” (Odessa Record: undated scrapbook)

Schrag, Lena: ( b. Mar 14, 1891, d. 1978 Sep 15)   “Lena (Gering) Schrag, daughter of Joseph Gering and Frances (Ries) Gering, was born on March 14, 1891 in Dallas, Oregon, the sixth child of a family of nine. She departed this life to be with her Lord and Saviour, whom she dearly loved and served, on Sept 15, 1978 at 87 years of age.... On Nov 6, 1907, Lena was married to Joseph Schrag... Nine children were born to this union... Concluding services and interment were at the Menno Mennonite Cemetery at Menno.” (Excerpt of Odessa Record: 9-21-1978)

Schrag, Mary: ( d. 1944) “Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Schragg, 93, who died at the Menno home and hospital for the aged at Salem, Oregon, were held from the Menno Mennonite church on Sunday, the Rev E. J .Miller officiating. The Rev M. J. Galle of Odessa took part at the request of the deceased. Survivors are five sons and one daughter, Mrs. Lena Dyck of Menno, Peter of Salem, Jonathan of Menno, Jacob of Monroe, Daniel of Pasco, and Edward of Schragg, 36 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren.” (Odessa Record: 1-20-1944)