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Simon G. Gingerich

Birth	:	14 Jan 1898 Kalona, Washington County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	9 Jul 1927 Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA
Burial	:	East Union Mennonite Cemetery, Sharon Center, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5258179, -91.7049484
Plot	:	627
Description	:	Husband of Lydia A. Stutzman Gingerich. Gingerich--Simon G. Gingerich was born near Kalona, Ia., Jan. 14, 1898; died at the St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock, Ark., July 9, 1927; aged 29 y. 5 m. 25 d. He was the youngest son of George D. and Mary Shetler Gingerich, and grew to manhood on the old homestead north of Kalona. On Oct. 18, 1917, he was united in marriage to Lydia Stutzman, to which union were born six sons; Vernon, Clayton, Eldon, Ralph, Wayne, and an infant son 12 days old at this writing. In 1916, he accepted Christ, uniting with the Amish Mennonite... Read More	Husband of Lydia A. Stutzman Gingerich. Gingerich--Simon G. Gingerich was born near Kalona, Ia., Jan. 14, 1898; died at the St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock, Ark., July 9, 1927; aged 29 y. 5 m. 25 d. He was the youngest son of George D. and Mary Shetler Gingerich, and grew to manhood on the old homestead north of Kalona. On Oct. 18, 1917, he was united in marriage to Lydia Stutzman, to which union were born six sons; Vernon, Clayton, Eldon, Ralph, Wayne, and an infant son 12 days old at this writing. In 1916, he accepted Christ, uniting with the Amish Mennonite Church and remained a fathful member until death. At the time of his death, was assistant superintendent for the Sunday school at Stuttgart, which position he very ably filled, taking a keen interest in the work of the Sunday school and was especially a lover of spiritual singing. The last year especially he was much concerned for the spiritual welfare of his family and community. Family devotion had its regular place in the home. The cause of his death was what first appeard to be a minor injury. Infection set in and he was taken to the hospital for his examination and treatment, where all that human hands and the best of medical skill could do was done for him, but the unequal battle was lost. During his rational moments he was cheerful to the last, having expressed himself as ready to go if the Lord willed it so. As soon as his conditions appears serious his father, his brother, Jeff Gingerich, sister, Mrs. Eli Miller, and father-in-law, J. J. Stutzman went to Little Rock and were with him the last few days. He leaves to mourn his untimely death his grief-stricken companion and children, his aged father, George D. Gingerich, four brothers, Joseph, Jeff, Daniel and Ben, and one sister, Mrs. Eli L. Miller, all of Kalona, and a host of near relatives and friends. On July 11, a short funeral service was held at the home near Stuttgart, conducted by Mr. Clarke, pastor of the M. E. Church, where a large number of friends and neighbors gathered to pay their last tribute of respect, and extend their sympathy to the bereft family, Mrs. Julius Gingerich and Mrs. Harvey Gingerich of Kalona arrived in time for the funeral and with their father, are with Sister Gingerich at this time. The body was then brought to Washingon, Ia., and taken to the home of his brother Ben. Funeral services were held from the East Union Mennonite Church July 13, with interment in the East Union Cemetery. Services were conducted by Joe C. Brenneman and D. J. Fisher. Text, Phil. 1:21. Gospel Herald Vol. 20, No. 19, 8/11/1927, p. 447

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Simon G. Gingerich's memorial is located at: East Union Mennonite Cemetery, Sharon Center, Johnson County, USA.
When did Simon G. Gingerich death?
Simon G. Gingerich death on 9 Jul 1927 in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Simon G. Gingerich's memorial?
Latitude: 41.5258179
Longitude: -91.7049484

Family Members:

Parent

George D Gingerich

(1853 - 1929)

Mary J Shetler Gingerich

(1862 - 1920)

Spouse

Lydia A Stutzman Gingerich

(1897 - 1980)

Siblings

Menno Gingerich

(1882 - 1902)

Jephthah G “Jeff” Gingerich

(1884 - 1976)

Ben G Gingerich

(1893 - 1980)

Children

Vernon Glenn Gingerich

(1918 - 1998)

Simon Leroy Gingerich

(1927 - 1927)

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Coordinate: 41.5543000, -91.6555000

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16. Frytown Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5718000, -91.7355000

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18. Coffman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4889045, -91.7585030

19. Yoder Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5666832, -91.6460017

20. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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22. Graper Farm Cemetery
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23. Shiloh Nutmeg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4581300, -91.7020800

24. Wertz Cemetery
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