Christian Benjamin Nafziger

1862 - 1943  (80 years)

• Name	Christian Benjamin Nafziger
  Born	1 Oct 1862	Minier, Tazewell County, Illinois, USA
  Gender	Male
  Died	8 Jan 1943	Hopedale, Tazewell County, Illinois, USA
  Buried	Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery, Hopedale, Tazewell County, Illinois, USA   [1]
  Person ID	I213310	Suedpfalz
  Last Modified	22 Mar 2015

  
  

  Father	Johannes Nafziger,   b. 0May 1826, Deutschland ,   d. 23 May 1885, Hopedale, Tazewell County, Illinois, USA  (Age ~ 59 years)
  Mother	Maria Burkey,   b. 16 Feb 1839, Deutschland ,   d. 18 May 1928, Hopedale, Tazewell County, Illinois, USA  (Age 89 years)
  Married	17 Sep 1857	Tazewell County, Illinois, USA
  Family ID	F78421	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Catherine Springer,   b. 25 May 1865, Minier, Tazewell County, Illinois, USA ,   d. 8 Jan 1936, Hopedale, Tazewell County, Illinois, USA  (Age 70 years)
  Married	14 Feb 1886	Minier, Tazewell County, Illinois, USA
  Children	1. Joseph Nafziger,   b. 14 Jun 1887, Minier, Tazewell County, Illinois, USA ,   d. 4 Jul 1899, Minier, Tazewell County, Illinois, USA  (Age 12 years)   2. Jonas J. Nafziger,   b. 23 Jul 1888, Minier, Tazewell County, Illinois, USA ,   d. 30 Jul 1957, Hopedale, Tazewell County, Illinois, USA  (Age 69 years)   3. Emma Nafziger,   b. 29 Sep 1889, Minier, Tazewell County, Illinois, USA ,   d. 10 Jan 1945, Minier, Tazewell County, Illinois, USA  (Age 55 years)   4. Marie Nafziger,   b. 21 May 1892, Minier, Tazewell County, Illinois, USA ,   d. 9 Jul 1976, Hopedale, Tazewell County, Illinois, USA  (Age 84 years)   5. Aaron Nafziger,   b. 13 Nov 1893, Minier, Tazewell County, Illinois, USA ,   d. 24 Apr 1986, Hopedale, Tazewell County, Illinois, USA  (Age 92 years)   6. Barbara Nafziger,   b. 4 Sep 1895, Minier, Tazewell County, Illinois, USA ,   d. 16 Oct 1923, Minier, Tazewell County, Illinois, USA  (Age 28 years)   7. Levi Nafziger,   b. 29 Aug 1895, Minier, Tazewell County, Illinois, USA ,   d. 23 Nov 1972, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA  (Age 77 years)   8. Simon S. Nafziger,   b. 9 Mar 1902, Minier, Tazewell County, Illinois, USA ,   d. 20 Mar 1992, Normal, McLean County, Illinois, USA  (Age 90 years)   9. Lawrence Nafziger,   b. 28 Mar 1907, Minier, Tazewell County, Illinois, USA ,   d. 7 Nov 1987, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA  (Age 80 years)
  Last Modified	1 May 2018
  Family ID	F78420	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  [S926] Find-A-Grave, (www.findagrave.com). Christian Benjamin Nafziger Memorial Photos Flowers Edit Share Learn about sponsoring this memorial... Birth: Oct. 1, 1862 Minier Tazewell County Illinois, USA Death: Jan. 8, 1943 Hopedale Tazewell County Illinois, USA Nafziger.-Christian B., son of John and Mary (Burkey) Nafziger, was born near Minier, Ill, Oct. 1, 1862; died at the Mennonite Hospital, Bloomington, Ill., Jan. 8, 1943; aged 8 y. 3 m. 7 d. In his youth he united with the Hopedale Mennonite Church, of which he was a faithful member until death. Feb. 14, 1886 he was united in marriage to Catherine Springer, who preceded him in death on the same day 7 years ago. To this union were born 9 children, 7 of whom survive, namely: Mrs. Emma Christner, Jonas, Levi, and Simon of Minier, Ill.; Marie, Aaron, and Lawrence of Hopedale, Ill. Two children (Barbara and Joseph) preceded him in death. He also leaves 20 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 1 sister (Mrs. Barbara Kauffman) and 1 brother (Valentine) both of Hopedale, and an aged uncle (John Burkey of Milford, Nebr.). Death came as a result of a lingering illness. He remained cheerful throughout his period of illness and will be missed by his family and among his friends. Funeral services were held Jan. 11 at the Hopedale Mennonite Church, conducted by Bro. Simon Litwiller. Interment in the Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery. "Into heaven's mansions he's entered, Never to sigh or to weep; After long years of life's struggles, Father has fallen asleep." Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXV, No . 46 - February 11, 1943 - pages 990-991 Family links: Parents: John Nafziger (1826 - 1885) Mary Burkey Nafziger (1839 - 1928) Spouse: Catherine Springer Nafziger (1865 - 1936) Children: Joseph Nafziger (1887 - 1899)* Jonas J Nafziger (1888 - 1957)* Emma Nafziger Christner (1889 - 1945)* Marie Nafziger (1892 - 1976)* Aaron Nafziger (1893 - 1986)* Barbara Nafziger (1895 - 1923)* Levi Nafziger (1895 - 1972)* Simon S Nafziger (1902 - 1992)* Siblings: Mary Nafziger (1858 - 1859)** Daniel Nafziger (1860 - 1934)* Christian Benjamin Nafziger (1862 - 1943) Barbara Nafziger Kauffman (1864 - 1951)* John Nafziger (1868 - 1917)* Mary B Nafziger (1870 - 1941)* Valentine Nafziger (1878 - 1963)* *Calculated relationship **Half-sibling Burial: Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery Hopedale Tazewell County Illinois, USA Created by: Chris Nafziger Record added: Jun 03, 2004 Find A Grave Memorial# 8866310