Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Eckardt, Katherine Anna (Miss) December 19, 1934
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Lake Odessa Wave & Times - December 27, 1934
KATHERINE ECKARDT
     OBITUARY OF KATHERINE ANNA ECKARDT
   Katherine Anna Eckardt, eldest daughter of Phillip Frederick and Anna Barbara
Eckardt was born September 
17, 1856, near Ann Arbor, Mich., and in the late afternoon of December 19, 1934,
entered her eternal rest at 
the age of 78 years, three months and two days.
   She was converted at the age of 17, during the ministry of Rev. George Haller and
though sick for several 
years the one thought for her was that the Lord's will be done in her life.  She was
a patient sufferer for many 
years and always had a smile for her friends who came to visit in their home and
appreciated every kindness 
that was given in her behalf.
   Her sister Rose did her best to minister to her needs and frequenty words of
gratefulness and 
encouragement were expressed for the untiring services given for her comfort.  
These two sisters were at 
home together and sympathetically.  Patiently labored for the comfort and best
welfare  of their loving parents 
in their declining years.
   Mrs. Eckardt for many years was the teacher of the junior class and in their
lives we see contributed her 
uselfish service and devotion to the church as they are assumuing its
responsibilities.  She was also the 
efficient recording secretary of the WMS from the date of its organization until a
few years ago when because 
of her failing health she no longer assumed those duties.  She had a deep and
positive religious experience 
and thus we mourn not as one without hope but look forward to a blesssed reunion in
the spirit world.
    We shall sleep but not forever.
    There shall be a glorious dawn.
    We shall meet to part no never
    On the resurrection morn.
   She is survived by one brother Frederick A., three sister, Rose, Mrs. Julia
Schuler, all of Woodland township, 
and Mrs. Mary Kunz of Grand Rapids, besides a large host of other relatives and
friends.  
Dear Savior, kindly lead me to my home.
    I need but thee.
In this dark world, wherever I may roam.
    I trust in Thee
Watch thou my steps, while struggling on the way.
That is Thy path I faithfully may stay.
Once I reprint where darkness had the day.   
   The light seemed gone.
The day was hid in darkest mystery,
    I saw the dawn.
In my distress and grief I prayed to see.
Some ray of light that I might walk with Thee.

So when resigned to walk Thine own sweet way
     I saw more clear
Since then the way grows brighter every day.
     I have no fear.
By faith I see beyond the stream my home.
Which I at last shall reach with Thee alone.

With Thee at home, secure from earthly strife.
    No more to weep;
There I shall know why oft the way of life.
   Was dark and steep.
With the great throng Ill sing before the throne;
He led me home.  O blessed home, sweet home.
   The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at the Evangelical church  of which she
was a lifelong member with 
the Rev. Klonfenstein officiating assisted by the Rev. Hertler.  The funeral text.
"Thy Will BeDone" was chosen 
by the deceased in the home of her affliction.
   Those from-out-of-town who in attendance at th funeral were Mrs. Mary Kuknz, I.
F. Edkardt, and Robert 
Eckardt of Grand Rapids; Eugene Eckardt of Ann Arbor; Mr. and Mrs. Dan Garlinger of
Nashville;  Mr. and Mrs 
Andrew Finkbeiner of Middleville; the Rev. Hettler and son Forrest Hettler of
Blissfield; Mrs. Sarah Ostroth, Mr. 
and Mrs. Leslie Adams and the Rev.Samuel Ostrich of  Maple Grove; and Mrs. A. I.
Laughlin and son Gaylord 
Langhlin of Clarksville.
        Card of Thanks
   We desire to express our heartfelt gratitude in those who in any way assisted
during the sickness and death 
of our dear sister.
   The Brothers and Sisters

   No more to weep; there 

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