Marie R. Ratzlaff (1916 - 2015)
Obituary
Marie R. Ratzlaff, age 99 of North
Newton, KS, formerly of Henderson, NE, passed away Monday, June 22,
2015 in North Newton. She was born June 10, 1916 in rural Stockham,
NE to Dietrich D. and Mary (Janzen) Friesen. Marie was united in
marriage to Dietrich P. Ratzlaff on June 9, 1936 in Henderson. The
union was blessed with six children.
Marie was formerly a member of Bethesda
Mennonite Church in Henderson and currently belonged to Bethel
College Mennonite Church in North Newton. She enjoyed reading and
writing poetry, baking and cooking. She also loved to garden and
while living in Henderson, she belonged to the Garden Club.
Left to cherish her memory are five
sons: Neal (Debra) Ratzlaff of Omaha, NE, Randy (Donna) Ratzlaff of
Henderson, Steve (Lynette) Ratzlaff of Fresno, CA, Keith (Treva
Reimer) Ratzlaff of Pella, IA and Craig (Carol) Ratzlaff of Aurora,
NE; one daughter Jeanne (Vernon) Dreier of Hesston, KS; 12
grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one sister Alice Janzen of
Reedley, CA; nieces, nephews and friends.
Marie was preceded in death by her
parents; husband; daughter-in-law Izen Ratzlaff; and two brothers
Dietrich and Wilbur Friesen.
Graveside services will be held at 9:15
am, Monday, June 29, 2015 at the Bethesda Cemetery, Henderson. A
Memorial Service will follow at 10:00 am at the Bethesda Mennonite
Church, Henderson. Visitation will be from 1-9 on Saturday and Sunday
at Metz Mortuary, Henderson. The family will greet friends from 6-8
pm Sunday evening. Memorials may be directed to the MCC.
Condolences may be left for the family
at www.metzmortuary.com. Metz Mortuary, York, NE is handling
arrangements
Published in The Kansan on June 26,
2015
