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Rachel Stemen Shenk

Birth	:	16 Jan 1852 Allen County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	19 Feb 1890 Allen County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Salem Mennonite Cemetery, Elida, Allen County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8171220, -84.1851000
Description	:	SHENK.-On the 19th of February, in Allen county, Ohio, of consumption, Rachel, wife of Daniel Shenk, aged 38 years, 1 month and 3 days. She was a daughter of Andrew and Jane Stemen. She was married to her surviving husband Dec. 9th 1875, and leaves four children, who with her sorrowing husband, her aged parents and ten brothers and sisters, sincerely mourn her early death; but they mourn not as those who have no hope. She was in declining health for several years, and toward the close of her life she manifested a strong attachment to her family and it... Read More	SHENK.-On the 19th of February, in Allen county, Ohio, of consumption, Rachel, wife of Daniel Shenk, aged 38 years, 1 month and 3 days. She was a daughter of Andrew and Jane Stemen. She was married to her surviving husband Dec. 9th 1875, and leaves four children, who with her sorrowing husband, her aged parents and ten brothers and sisters, sincerely mourn her early death; but they mourn not as those who have no hope. She was in declining health for several years, and toward the close of her life she manifested a strong attachment to her family and it seemed as though she could not give up to part with; but after a time the Lord gave her grace so that she could fully resign herself to His will who doeth all things well. When her husband expressed to her his anxious concern for her future welfare she looked him calmly in the face and said: "I have no fear." At another time she said she had long tried to serve the Lord, yet realized that she had made many mistakes but felt that God had forgiven her. She also expressed much concern for the spiritual welfare of her brothers and sisters. The day before her death she called her children to her bedside and told them she would soon have to leave them and that she was going to be with Jesus and little Jakie (a little son who had died), and how a few nights before she had seen Jesus and many other with him. She then admonished them to be good children so they could meet her in the good world. She also expressed a wish that her husband would keep them together with him and take good care of them and keep them dressed plain. When she found that death was at hand she bade farewell to her husband, children, and friends who were present extending her hand to each one. A little before she died her oldest sister asked her of she wanted water; she replied; no, I shall soon drink better water." She was a member of the Mennonite Church upward of twenty years. She was buried on the 21st at the Salem bury-ground where a large number of friends and relatives attended her funeral. Services were conducted J. F. Funk of Elkhart, Ind. from Jn. 14:1-3. Herald of Truth, Vol. XXVII, Number 5, March 1, 1890-pages 75, 76, 77

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Rachel Stemen Shenk's memorial is located at: Salem Mennonite Cemetery, Elida, Allen County, USA.
When did Rachel Stemen Shenk death?
Rachel Stemen Shenk death on 19 Feb 1890 in Allen County, Ohio, USA
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Latitude: 40.8171220
Longitude: -84.1851000

Family Members:

Parent

Andrew Stemen

(1825 - 1904)

Jane Hannah Sakemiller Stemen

(1827 - 1900)

Spouse

Daniel Shenk

(1853 - 1943)

Siblings

Isaac C Stemen

(1849 - 1945)

Mary A Stemen Brenneman

(1850 - 1925)

Jacob Stemen

(1853 - 1934)

Peter Stemen

(1855 - 1857)

Rebecca Stemen Hunsaker

(1859 - 1932)

Anna Mary Stemen Culp

(1863 - 1942)

Samson Stemen

(1865 - 1930)

Simeon R Stemen

(1867 - 1896)

Noah R Stemen

(1870 - 1894)

Children

Menno S Shenk

(1876 - 1966)

Andrew Shenk

(1878 - 1956)

Emma Jane Shenk Stemen

(1880 - 1964)

Jacob Shenk

(1882 - 1884)

Anna Lena Shenk Hertzler

(1885 - 1978)

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