Fred Zoss, fourth child in the family was born in Switzerland March 21, 1865. He learned the trade of making wagons. After he worked at his trade for a number of years he joined his father in quarrying stone. In 1887 at Ostermundigen he met, and married Mary Brechbuhl Apr. 30, 1887 at the church in Switzerland. About a year after their marriage they decided to immigrate to America where his mother and all his brothers and sisters excepting on, Rosina, were already located. Their destination was Roanoke, Illinois. And upon their arrival they both worked for a farmer, Peter Kennell. Fred in the field and Mary in the home. Their first home was in the summer Kitchen where they cooked and slept. After years of hard work they acquired the farm upon which Mary still lives. And this is where Fred took his departure. He was sick but a short time. He had a stroke and passed away May 14, 1927. It was a shock for all. Mary is past 90 years old now at the date of this writing, July 25, 1929. She has 24 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. [the above was added by Joseph D. Miller]
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Zoss - Frederick, son of Benedict and Anna Gfeller Zoss, was born March 21, 1865, at Ostermungigen, Bern, Switzerland; died May 14, 1927, at his home near Roanoke, Ill.
He was united in marriage with Anna Marie Brechbiehl April 30, 1887.
Bro and sister Zoss came to the US in 1888, and have lived in this community since.
Bro Zoss was a member of the Lutheran Reformed Church until some years ago when he joined a Mennonite Church.
About 3 years ago his health began to fail some. But he was laid up only a few days and several days before he passed away.
He leaves a grief-stricken companion, nine children, (Fred, Christian, Elmer, Mrs Sol Kennell, Ben, Ray, Mrs Ed Holstetler, Anna, and Harold).
Six of his children died when small which begun the family circle in heaven and we hope he has gone to join them there.
He also leaves nine grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 4 sisters.
Funeral services were held at the home, and at Linn Township A M church, several of the ministering brethren speaking. Burial in Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery on May 16, 1927.
"A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled."
Gospel Herald, Vol XX, No 11, 16 June 1927
Find A Grave contributor Linda K has made a suggestion to add this information to this Find A Grave memorial for Jakob Zoss.
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Zoss - Frederick, son of Benedict and Anna Gfeller Zoss, was born March 21, 1865, at Ostermungigen, Bern, Switzerland; died May 14, 1927, at his home near Roanoke, Ill.
He was united in marriage with Anna Marie Brechbiehl April 30, 1887.
Bro and sister Zoss came to the US in 1888, and have lived in this community since.
Bro Zoss was a member of the Lutheran Reformed Church until some years ago when he joined a Mennonite Church.
About 3 years ago his health began to fail some. But he was laid up only a few days and several days before he passed away.
He leaves a grief-stricken companion, nine children, (Fred, Christian, Elmer, Mrs Sol Kennell, Ben, Ray, Mrs Ed Holstetler, Anna, and Harold).
Six of his children died when small which begun the family circle in heaven and we hope he has gone to join them there.
He also leaves nine grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 4 sisters.
Funeral services were held at the home, and at Linn Township A M church, several of the ministering brethren speaking. Burial in Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery on May 16, 1927.
"A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled."
Gospel Herald, Vol XX, No 11, 16 June 1927
Fred Zoss, fourth child in the family was born in Switzerland March 21, 1865. He learned the trade of making wagons. After he worked at his trade for a number of years he joined his father in quarrying stone. In 1887 at Ostermundigen he met, and married Mary Brechbuhl Apr. 30, 1887 at the church in Switzerland. About a year after their marriage they decided to immigrate to America where his mother and all his brothers and sisters excepting on, Rosina, were already located. Their destination was Roanoke, Illinois. And upon their arrival they both worked for a farmer, Peter Kennell. Fred in the field and Mary in the home. Their first home was in the summer Kitchen where they cooked and slept. After years of hard work they acquired the farm upon which Mary still lives. And this is where Fred took his departure. He was sick but a short time. He had a stroke and passed away May 14, 1927. It was a shock for all. Mary is past 90 years old now at the date of this writing, July 25, 1929. She has 24 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. [the above was added by Joseph D. Miller]
Find A Grave contributor Linda K has made a suggestion to add this information to this Find A Grave memorial for Jakob Zoss.
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Zoss - Frederick, son of Benedict and Anna Gfeller Zoss, was born March 21, 1865, at Ostermungigen, Bern, Switzerland; died May 14, 1927, at his home near Roanoke, Ill.
He was united in marriage with Anna Marie Brechbiehl April 30, 1887.
Bro and sister Zoss came to the US in 1888, and have lived in this community since.
Bro Zoss was a member of the Lutheran Reformed Church until some years ago when he joined a Mennonite Church.
About 3 years ago his health began to fail some. But he was laid up only a few days and several days before he passed away.
He leaves a grief-stricken companion, nine children, (Fred, Christian, Elmer, Mrs Sol Kennell, Ben, Ray, Mrs Ed Holstetler, Anna, and Harold).
Six of his children died when small which begun the family circle in heaven and we hope he has gone to join them there.
He also leaves nine grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 4 sisters.
Funeral services were held at the home, and at Linn Township A M church, several of the ministering brethren speaking. Burial in Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery on May 16, 1927.
"A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled."
Gospel Herald, Vol XX, No 11, 16 June 1927
Find A Grave contributor Linda K has made a suggestion to add this information to this Find A Grave memorial for Jakob Zoss.
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Zoss - Frederick, son of Benedict and Anna Gfeller Zoss, was born March 21, 1865, at Ostermungigen, Bern, Switzerland; died May 14, 1927, at his home near Roanoke, Ill.
He was united in marriage with Anna Marie Brechbiehl April 30, 1887.
Bro and sister Zoss came to the US in 1888, and have lived in this community since.
Bro Zoss was a member of the Lutheran Reformed Church until some years ago when he joined a Mennonite Church.
About 3 years ago his health began to fail some. But he was laid up only a few days and several days before he passed away.
He leaves a grief-stricken companion, nine children, (Fred, Christian, Elmer, Mrs Sol Kennell, Ben, Ray, Mrs Ed Holstetler, Anna, and Harold).
Six of his children died when small which begun the family circle in heaven and we hope he has gone to join them there.
He also leaves nine grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 4 sisters.
Funeral services were held at the home, and at Linn Township A M church, several of the ministering brethren speaking. Burial in Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery on May 16, 1927.
"A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled."
Gospel Herald, Vol XX, No 11, 16 June 1927
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