Stillwater Valley News
-- October 1926
SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. CONRAD REICHMAN
Mrs. Rosina Reichman, wife of Mr. Conrad Reichman, passed away very suddenly at about 9 o'clock last evening after retiring for the night. She and Mr. Reichman had called at the home of their son Mr. Jacob Reichman in the morning spending the rest of the day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chrst Veit in Bradford. After supper they went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Holfinger a little while after reaching home she complained drowsiness and upon retiring she became quite ill. Mr. Reichman sent for Dr. Arthur, but she passed away shortly after he came to their home. Mrs. Reichman had been in poor health for several years, but her sudden passing, last evening was a shock to her family and friends. Mrs. Reichman was 70 years, 7 months and 14 days of age. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband and children, besides other relatives and friends, four daughters Mrs. Anna Pearson, Bradford, Mrs. Kate Moyer of Troy, Mrs. Mary Veit of Bradford and Mrs. Pearl Miller of Dayton; two sons John Reichman of Piqua, and Jacob Reichman of Covington. Funeral Services will be held from the Lutheran Church, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be made in Highland Cemetery, Routzahan Brothers, Funeral Directors.
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Stillwater Valley News
October 26, 1926
OBITUARY OF MRS. REICHMAN
Rosina Reichman, nee Holfinger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barnhart Holfinger and wife of Mr. Conrad Reichman, was born March the 8th, 1856 in Newberry Township, Covington, Miami County, Ohio. She died Oct. 24th, 1926, at Covington, Ohio reaching the age of 70 years, 7 months and 16 days. She was the 8th child of a family of 14 children. In early infancy she was given to the Lord through the sacrament of Holy Baptism. She renewed her baptismal vows, which her sponsors had made in her stead, through her public confession of the Christian faith as her confirmation, which took place April 6th, 1873 at the St. John's Lutheran Church, at Covington, Ohio, the Rev. Hugo Willert being the officiating pastor. Thus we can see that her parents heeded the command of the Lord and laid the foundation of their child's life by bringing her up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. She was united in the bonds of Holy Matrimony, December 26th,1880, to Conrad Reichman, the Rev. P. G. Scmorow performing the ceremony. To this union there was born six children, four daughters, Mr. Harry Pearson, of Bradford, O. Mrs. David Moyer, of Troy, O. Mrs. John Veit, of Troy, O. and Mrs. Forrest Miller, of Dayton, O. and two sons; Mr. Jacob B. Reichman, of Covington and Mr. John B. Reichman, of Piqua. All of these children are living which fact must have been a great comfort to Mrs. Reichman in her old age. Mrs. Reichman was afflicted with an inward growing goiter. For sometime her condition was considered serious. Her physical condition, however, did not warrant the medical attention which might have given her relief. Of late it was noticed that her condition had become critical. Her death in fact was looked for at any time. Yet when God took her away last Sunday evening at about 9 o'clock it was a great shock not only to her immediate family, but also to many relatives and friends. In fact, it was a shock to me for only last Sunday morning I preached the last sermon Mrs. Reichman heard upon this earth. The thoughts never entered my mind that as I was preaching I was looking into the face of one who would be taken from our midst that very night. The subject of my discourse was, "The Christian's Warfare." Her battle was nearing completion, while she was listening to my words. Her struggle is a thing of the past and with Paul she can say "I have fought a good fight! I have finished my course. I have kept the faith! Therefore there is laid up for me a crown for righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge shall give me at the day; and not to me only but unto all them also that love his appearing." Mrs. Reichman was conscious of her condition, yet she humbly in a true Christian spirit placed all in the hands of the Lord. She was a devoted wife and mother and did all in her power to help found a Christian Home and raise a Christian family. This practical example of her Christian Faith she leaves a memory to her family, which God grant may never be forgotten. Her death brings to our minds the immortal word of the psalmist, "Lord teach me to number my days that I may apply my heart unto wisdom." She leaves mourning her death, besides her six children and husband six brothers; six grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. The family wishes to extend their heartiest appreciation and gratitude for the kind sympathy and help which their friends so graciously offered them.
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