Elmer E Jantz

Male 1917 - 2008  (91 years)


 

Jantz, Elmer

The Newton Kansan

Elmer Jantz

Elmer Jantz, 91, of Burns died Wednesday (Oct. 15, 2008) at Moundridge Manor Inc. He was born Jan. 8, 1917, in Montezuma to Eli B. and Adina (Eck) Jantz. On April 20, 1941, he married Dorothy Koehn in Halstead. She survives of the home. Elmer was a member of the Eden Mennonite Church in rural Burns. He was a retired farmer and mechanic. Elmer also repaired air conditioners. He greatly enjoyed his life's work and enjoyed spending time with his loving family and many friends. Other survivors include daughter, Cheryl and Richard Koehn of DeRidder, La.; sons, Jerald and LaVonne Jantz of Burns, and James and Karen Jantz of ElDorado Springs, Mo; sister, Frances Koehn of Montezuma; seven grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; three sisters; and grandson and wife Timothy and Cynthia Koehn.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Eden Mennonite Church. Officiating will be Lowell Koehn, Roland Koehn and Vernon Koehn with Eden Church of God in Christ Mennonite in rural Burns.

Burial will be in Eden Mennonite Church Cemetery in Burns.

Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and Gospel Tract and Bible Society in care of the funeral home


Owner/SourceHarvey County Genealogical Society
Date17 Oct 2008
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