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July 17, 1986 - Rush County News - Obituary
Bertha Collins Dies July 11
Bertha Louise Collins, LaCrosse, 67, died July 11, 1986 at her home.
She was born February 15, 1919, in Rush County to Conrad and Katherine (Bott) Schwindt. She married Charles Collins, July 28, 1937 in Rush Co. She was a homemaker and was a member of the United Methodist Church, and a 25 year member of the Eastern Star, Rush Center.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; three sons, Larry, Nekoma; Robert, Colorado Springs, Colo.; and John, Rush Center; two daughters, Nancy Collins, Ulysses, and Susan Peach, Rush Center; three brothers, Herman Schwindt, LaCrosse; Harry Schwindt, Ness City; and Clarence Schwindt, Bazine; three sisters, Esther Phillips, Nekoma; Sarah Sucht, Dodge City; and Clara Scott, Guymon, Okla.; and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services were July 14 at the United Methodist Church, with the Rev. John Daly officiating, burial in the LaCrosse Cemetery. Arrangements by Janousek Funeral Home.
The family suggests memorials to the church.
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Funeral Card
In Memory of
Bertha Louise Collins
Date of Birth: February 18,1919
Date of Death: July 11, 1896
Place of Service: United Methodist Church, LaCrosse, Ks. Monday, July 14, 1986
Officiating: Rev. John Daly
Organist: Cheryl Melton
Accompanist: Carol Bales
Soloist: Ben Seltmann
"Will You Meet Me Over Yonder" "Goodnight and Good Morning"
Casket Bearer: Troy Bortz, Bradley Bortz, Kevin Collins, David Collins, Gene Wilson, Jr., Jeff Schwindt
Interment: LaCrosse, Cemetery, LaCrosse, Kansas
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Family Tribute written for Bertha and Charlie:
Bertha Louise (Schwindt) Collins, daughter of Conrad and Katie Schwindt, was born February 15, 1919, on her parents farm northwest of LaCrosse, Kansas. Her parents were of Volga-German heritage.
She was born during a blizzard. Her father, Conrad, hitched the horses to the wagon and started to town to get the doctor, but was able to go only a short distance because of the terrible storm. He returned home and took his other children to his neighbor's house. His neighbor's wife, Katie Kuhn, returned with him to his home and assisted Katie in the birth of her fifth child who they named Bertha. She was truly a beautiful little girl.
Her early childhood was spent with her brothers Harry and Herman and sisters Sarah and Esther in a small frame house until her father, Conrad built a large home where her brother Clarence and sister Clara were later born.
She attended District 46 school located one mile west, one mile south and one mile west of where she lived. Along with her brothers and sisters, she walked the three miles to school every day except on rare occasions when they rode in the wagon. Schaffers, Kuhn, Randas, Benbows, Hepps, Leninberger, and others, many of who still live in this community, were among Bertha's many friends at school.
Reverend Vaughn Amick of the little Friends Church in Hargrave had a very special influence on many of the young people of the community. Bertha and her brothers and sisters started attending services here when Bertha was about ten years of age. Her natural musical ability was an important part of the services and the spirit of the young folks attending this church. Everyone felt welcome here regardless of his religious background. The fellowship enjoyed at the Hargrave church lift a lasting impression on many of these people throughout their entire lives.
Charles Collins and Bertha became acquainted at a very young age at theses church meetings. Although times were hard, Charlie and Bertha had man beautiful moments together here and this is where they fell in love. On July 28, 1937, Charles Collins and Bertha Schwindt were united in marriage at her parents home nine miles northwest of LaCrosse, Kansas.
Their married life began in Pueblo, Colorado, where Charlie got a job working for his brother Uly. But their love of the land drew them back to Rush County where they began their life on the farm. The next few years were spent working hard putting their farm together and starting a family. In 1939 their first son Larry was born, followed by a son Robert, a daughter Nancy, and another son John and in 1955 a daughter Susan.
Bertha's whole life revolved around her home and family. To say she was just a housewife does not capture the essence of her life. She was a mother, a sister, a daughter, a business partner, a farmer, a rancher, a friend. Her love for nature and beautiful growing things was revealed through the beauty of her lawn and gardens.
Bertha was truly blessed to be able to live in a part of heaven on earth both on the farm and in her magnificent new home in LaCrosse. The support and prayers of her family and friends were always an inspiration for her. Although she loved the things that surrounded her, these people and their needs were a more important part of her life.
During her illness, a lot of people made her life more comfortable and happy with their labors and prayers. To them we would like to say "thank you" and "God bless you."
July 17, 1986 - Rush County News - Obituary
Bertha Collins Dies July 11
Bertha Louise Collins, LaCrosse, 67, died July 11, 1986 at her home.
She was born February 15, 1919, in Rush County to Conrad and Katherine (Bott) Schwindt. She married Charles Collins, July 28, 1937 in Rush Co. She was a homemaker and was a member of the United Methodist Church, and a 25 year member of the Eastern Star, Rush Center.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; three sons, Larry, Nekoma; Robert, Colorado Springs, Colo.; and John, Rush Center; two daughters, Nancy Collins, Ulysses, and Susan Peach, Rush Center; three brothers, Herman Schwindt, LaCrosse; Harry Schwindt, Ness City; and Clarence Schwindt, Bazine; three sisters, Esther Phillips, Nekoma; Sarah Sucht, Dodge City; and Clara Scott, Guymon, Okla.; and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services were July 14 at the United Methodist Church, with the Rev. John Daly officiating, burial in the LaCrosse Cemetery. Arrangements by Janousek Funeral Home.
The family suggests memorials to the church.
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Funeral Card
In Memory of
Bertha Louise Collins
Date of Birth: February 18,1919
Date of Death: July 11, 1896
Place of Service: United Methodist Church, LaCrosse, Ks. Monday, July 14, 1986
Officiating: Rev. John Daly
Organist: Cheryl Melton
Accompanist: Carol Bales
Soloist: Ben Seltmann
"Will You Meet Me Over Yonder" "Goodnight and Good Morning"
Casket Bearer: Troy Bortz, Bradley Bortz, Kevin Collins, David Collins, Gene Wilson, Jr., Jeff Schwindt
Interment: LaCrosse, Cemetery, LaCrosse, Kansas
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Family Tribute written for Bertha and Charlie:
Bertha Louise (Schwindt) Collins, daughter of Conrad and Katie Schwindt, was born February 15, 1919, on her parents farm northwest of LaCrosse, Kansas. Her parents were of Volga-German heritage.
She was born during a blizzard. Her father, Conrad, hitched the horses to the wagon and started to town to get the doctor, but was able to go only a short distance because of the terrible storm. He returned home and took his other children to his neighbor's house. His neighbor's wife, Katie Kuhn, returned with him to his home and assisted Katie in the birth of her fifth child who they named Bertha. She was truly a beautiful little girl.
Her early childhood was spent with her brothers Harry and Herman and sisters Sarah and Esther in a small frame house until her father, Conrad built a large home where her brother Clarence and sister Clara were later born.
She attended District 46 school located one mile west, one mile south and one mile west of where she lived. Along with her brothers and sisters, she walked the three miles to school every day except on rare occasions when they rode in the wagon. Schaffers, Kuhn, Randas, Benbows, Hepps, Leninberger, and others, many of who still live in this community, were among Bertha's many friends at school.
Reverend Vaughn Amick of the little Friends Church in Hargrave had a very special influence on many of the young people of the community. Bertha and her brothers and sisters started attending services here when Bertha was about ten years of age. Her natural musical ability was an important part of the services and the spirit of the young folks attending this church. Everyone felt welcome here regardless of his religious background. The fellowship enjoyed at the Hargrave church lift a lasting impression on many of these people throughout their entire lives.
Charles Collins and Bertha became acquainted at a very young age at theses church meetings. Although times were hard, Charlie and Bertha had man beautiful moments together here and this is where they fell in love. On July 28, 1937, Charles Collins and Bertha Schwindt were united in marriage at her parents home nine miles northwest of LaCrosse, Kansas.
Their married life began in Pueblo, Colorado, where Charlie got a job working for his brother Uly. But their love of the land drew them back to Rush County where they began their life on the farm. The next few years were spent working hard putting their farm together and starting a family. In 1939 their first son Larry was born, followed by a son Robert, a daughter Nancy, and another son John and in 1955 a daughter Susan.
Bertha's whole life revolved around her home and family. To say she was just a housewife does not capture the essence of her life. She was a mother, a sister, a daughter, a business partner, a farmer, a rancher, a friend. Her love for nature and beautiful growing things was revealed through the beauty of her lawn and gardens.
Bertha was truly blessed to be able to live in a part of heaven on earth both on the farm and in her magnificent new home in LaCrosse. The support and prayers of her family and friends were always an inspiration for her. Although she loved the things that surrounded her, these people and their needs were a more important part of her life.
During her illness, a lot of people made her life more comfortable and happy with their labors and prayers. To them we would like to say "thank you" and "God bless you."
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July 17, 1986 - Rush County News - Obituary
Bertha Collins Dies July 11
Bertha Louise Collins, LaCrosse, 67, died July 11, 1986 at her home.
She was born February 15, 1919, in Rush County to Conrad and Katherine (Bott) Schwindt. She married Charles Collins, July 28, 1937 in Rush Co. She was a homemaker and was a member of the United Methodist Church, and a 25 year member of the Eastern Star, Rush Center.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; three sons, Larry, Nekoma; Robert, Colorado Springs, Colo.; and John, Rush Center; two daughters, Nancy Collins, Ulysses, and Susan Peach, Rush Center; three brothers, Herman Schwindt, LaCrosse; Harry Schwindt, Ness City; and Clarence Schwindt, Bazine; three sisters, Esther Phillips, Nekoma; Sarah Sucht, Dodge City; and Clara Scott, Guymon, Okla.; and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services were July 14 at the United Methodist Church, with the Rev. John Daly officiating, burial in the LaCrosse Cemetery. Arrangements by Janousek Funeral Home.
The family suggests memorials to the church.
___________________________________________________
Funeral Card
In Memory of
Bertha Louise Collins
Date of Birth: February 18,1919
Date of Death: July 11, 1896
Place of Service: United Methodist Church, LaCrosse, Ks. Monday, July 14, 1986
Officiating: Rev. John Daly
Organist: Cheryl Melton
Accompanist: Carol Bales
Soloist: Ben Seltmann
"Will You Meet Me Over Yonder" "Goodnight and Good Morning"
Casket Bearer: Troy Bortz, Bradley Bortz, Kevin Collins, David Collins, Gene Wilson, Jr., Jeff Schwindt
Interment: LaCrosse, Cemetery, LaCrosse, Kansas
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Family Tribute written for Bertha and Charlie:
Bertha Louise (Schwindt) Collins, daughter of Conrad and Katie Schwindt, was born February 15, 1919, on her parents farm northwest of LaCrosse, Kansas. Her parents were of Volga-German heritage.
She was born during a blizzard. Her father, Conrad, hitched the horses to the wagon and started to town to get the doctor, but was able to go only a short distance because of the terrible storm. He returned home and took his other children to his neighbor's house. His neighbor's wife, Katie Kuhn, returned with him to his home and assisted Katie in the birth of her fifth child who they named Bertha. She was truly a beautiful little girl.
Her early childhood was spent with her brothers Harry and Herman and sisters Sarah and Esther in a small frame house until her father, Conrad built a large home where her brother Clarence and sister Clara were later born.
She attended District 46 school located one mile west, one mile south and one mile west of where she lived. Along with her brothers and sisters, she walked the three miles to school every day except on rare occasions when they rode in the wagon. Schaffers, Kuhn, Randas, Benbows, Hepps, Leninberger, and others, many of who still live in this community, were among Bertha's many friends at school.
Reverend Vaughn Amick of the little Friends Church in Hargrave had a very special influence on many of the young people of the community. Bertha and her brothers and sisters started attending services here when Bertha was about ten years of age. Her natural musical ability was an important part of the services and the spirit of the young folks attending this church. Everyone felt welcome here regardless of his religious background. The fellowship enjoyed at the Hargrave church lift a lasting impression on many of these people throughout their entire lives.
Charles Collins and Bertha became acquainted at a very young age at theses church meetings. Although times were hard, Charlie and Bertha had man beautiful moments together here and this is where they fell in love. On July 28, 1937, Charles Collins and Bertha Schwindt were united in marriage at her parents home nine miles northwest of LaCrosse, Kansas.
Their married life began in Pueblo, Colorado, where Charlie got a job working for his brother Uly. But their love of the land drew them back to Rush County where they began their life on the farm. The next few years were spent working hard putting their farm together and starting a family. In 1939 their first son Larry was born, followed by a son Robert, a daughter Nancy, and another son John and in 1955 a daughter Susan.
Bertha's whole life revolved around her home and family. To say she was just a housewife does not capture the essence of her life. She was a mother, a sister, a daughter, a business partner, a farmer, a rancher, a friend. Her love for nature and beautiful growing things was revealed through the beauty of her lawn and gardens.
Bertha was truly blessed to be able to live in a part of heaven on earth both on the farm and in her magnificent new home in LaCrosse. The support and prayers of her family and friends were always an inspiration for her. Although she loved the things that surrounded her, these people and their needs were a more important part of her life.
During her illness, a lot of people made her life more comfortable and happy with their labors and prayers. To them we would like to say "thank you" and "God bless you."
July 17, 1986 - Rush County News - Obituary
Bertha Collins Dies July 11
Bertha Louise Collins, LaCrosse, 67, died July 11, 1986 at her home.
She was born February 15, 1919, in Rush County to Conrad and Katherine (Bott) Schwindt. She married Charles Collins, July 28, 1937 in Rush Co. She was a homemaker and was a member of the United Methodist Church, and a 25 year member of the Eastern Star, Rush Center.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; three sons, Larry, Nekoma; Robert, Colorado Springs, Colo.; and John, Rush Center; two daughters, Nancy Collins, Ulysses, and Susan Peach, Rush Center; three brothers, Herman Schwindt, LaCrosse; Harry Schwindt, Ness City; and Clarence Schwindt, Bazine; three sisters, Esther Phillips, Nekoma; Sarah Sucht, Dodge City; and Clara Scott, Guymon, Okla.; and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services were July 14 at the United Methodist Church, with the Rev. John Daly officiating, burial in the LaCrosse Cemetery. Arrangements by Janousek Funeral Home.
The family suggests memorials to the church.
___________________________________________________
Funeral Card
In Memory of
Bertha Louise Collins
Date of Birth: February 18,1919
Date of Death: July 11, 1896
Place of Service: United Methodist Church, LaCrosse, Ks. Monday, July 14, 1986
Officiating: Rev. John Daly
Organist: Cheryl Melton
Accompanist: Carol Bales
Soloist: Ben Seltmann
"Will You Meet Me Over Yonder" "Goodnight and Good Morning"
Casket Bearer: Troy Bortz, Bradley Bortz, Kevin Collins, David Collins, Gene Wilson, Jr., Jeff Schwindt
Interment: LaCrosse, Cemetery, LaCrosse, Kansas
___________________________________________________
Family Tribute written for Bertha and Charlie:
Bertha Louise (Schwindt) Collins, daughter of Conrad and Katie Schwindt, was born February 15, 1919, on her parents farm northwest of LaCrosse, Kansas. Her parents were of Volga-German heritage.
She was born during a blizzard. Her father, Conrad, hitched the horses to the wagon and started to town to get the doctor, but was able to go only a short distance because of the terrible storm. He returned home and took his other children to his neighbor's house. His neighbor's wife, Katie Kuhn, returned with him to his home and assisted Katie in the birth of her fifth child who they named Bertha. She was truly a beautiful little girl.
Her early childhood was spent with her brothers Harry and Herman and sisters Sarah and Esther in a small frame house until her father, Conrad built a large home where her brother Clarence and sister Clara were later born.
She attended District 46 school located one mile west, one mile south and one mile west of where she lived. Along with her brothers and sisters, she walked the three miles to school every day except on rare occasions when they rode in the wagon. Schaffers, Kuhn, Randas, Benbows, Hepps, Leninberger, and others, many of who still live in this community, were among Bertha's many friends at school.
Reverend Vaughn Amick of the little Friends Church in Hargrave had a very special influence on many of the young people of the community. Bertha and her brothers and sisters started attending services here when Bertha was about ten years of age. Her natural musical ability was an important part of the services and the spirit of the young folks attending this church. Everyone felt welcome here regardless of his religious background. The fellowship enjoyed at the Hargrave church lift a lasting impression on many of these people throughout their entire lives.
Charles Collins and Bertha became acquainted at a very young age at theses church meetings. Although times were hard, Charlie and Bertha had man beautiful moments together here and this is where they fell in love. On July 28, 1937, Charles Collins and Bertha Schwindt were united in marriage at her parents home nine miles northwest of LaCrosse, Kansas.
Their married life began in Pueblo, Colorado, where Charlie got a job working for his brother Uly. But their love of the land drew them back to Rush County where they began their life on the farm. The next few years were spent working hard putting their farm together and starting a family. In 1939 their first son Larry was born, followed by a son Robert, a daughter Nancy, and another son John and in 1955 a daughter Susan.
Bertha's whole life revolved around her home and family. To say she was just a housewife does not capture the essence of her life. She was a mother, a sister, a daughter, a business partner, a farmer, a rancher, a friend. Her love for nature and beautiful growing things was revealed through the beauty of her lawn and gardens.
Bertha was truly blessed to be able to live in a part of heaven on earth both on the farm and in her magnificent new home in LaCrosse. The support and prayers of her family and friends were always an inspiration for her. Although she loved the things that surrounded her, these people and their needs were a more important part of her life.
During her illness, a lot of people made her life more comfortable and happy with their labors and prayers. To them we would like to say "thank you" and "God bless you."
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