Elisabeth Klassen
Elisabeth Klassen, 94, of Goessel died Sept. 25, 2002, at Bethesda Home in Goessel. Born June 1, 1908, at rural Hillsboro, she was the daughter of Henry D.G. and Maria (Boese) Schmidt.
She grew up in the Hillsboro area.
On Oct. 26, 1934, she married John Klassen. He died July 6, 1988. After the couple were married, they lived on a farm at rural Newton and moved to Goessel in 1964.
She was a homemaker and a member of Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church.
Survivors include daughter Helga Schmidt of rural Newton; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Services were held Sept. 28 at Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church with Rev. James Dunn officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery.
A memorial has been established at Bethesda Home for the butterfly garden.
