Nicholas Frantz’s obituary, Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan

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SUNFIELD SENTINEL
OCTOBER 7 1937
Page 1, Col. 1
DEATH CALLS NICHOLAS FRANTZ
HE WAS BORN IN INDIANA AND LIVED IN THIS COMMUNITY SINCE A 
SMALL CHILD
Nicholas Frantz, son of Christian and Susanna (Ronk) Frantz, was born near North 
Manchester, Indiana, September 4, 1869, and died in his home near Sunfield, Michigan 
September 30, 1937, aged 68 years and 26 days.

He grew to manhood in his community and was educated in the Hunter school. In early 
life he united with the Sunfield Church of the Brethren and died in a victorious faith. He 
was joined in wedlock with Jennie Ritenburg, September 27, 1911. Their twenty-six 
wedding anniversary was recognized three days before the eve of his Home going. Two 
daughters, Ardia Arlene and Iva Alena were born to this union.

Mr Frantz is survived by his wife and two daughters; three brothers, Levi of 
Vermontville, John of Flint, and Moses of  Sunfield, and a sister, Mrs Anna Reisinger of 
Dixon Illinois; besides a large circle of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 
his parents and sister, Sarah.

Nicholas Frantz was afflicted for thirteen. September 19, 1937, he received the service of 
the church in being anointed. This administration brought him a great comfort and 
satisfaction.

In his last days he often spoke of the great spiritual blessings which came to him, and 
every day prayed "Dear Jesus, help me to love thee more" and "Dear Father, take me 
home."

He was a man of quiet temper and of a kindly disposition. His large interest lay in a 
devotion to his family and to the betterment of conditions in his community.

The funeral was held at the Church of the Brethren Sunday afternoon, October 3rd. Rev. 
H. V. Townsend of Woodland officiating assisted by Rev. D. H. Keller of Battle Creek. 
Burial was at the Sunfield Cemetery.

Those attending the funeral from a distance were his cousin, John Beechler and wife of 
California; Mr and Mrs Orville Davison, Ray Mosler and Mrs Elsie Barnes of DeKalb, 
Illinois; Mr and Mrs Peter McCrumb of Mulliken; Mr and Mrs Glen Bartlet and daughter, 
Ruth and Mr and Mrs Dale Bartlett of Detroit; Mr and Mrs Hiram Miller of Grand 
Rapids; Mr and Mrs A. A. Merritt, Mr and Mrs Chas. McCarry, Mr and Mrs Roy Richey 
and two daughters of Ionia; Mr and Mrs Chas. Houghton and son of South Ionia; Mr and 
Mrs Clifford Everetts and family of Vermontville.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the relatives, neighbors and friends, especially the Walter Kimmel 
family, for the many ways of helpfulness during the recent illness and death of our dear 
husband and father. These kindnesses will not soon be forgotten. 
Mrs Jennie Frantz, Ardis and Iva.