- Gospel Herald - Volume LII, Number 39 - October 6, 1959 --- page 854, 855, 856
Ropp, Catherine, daughter of John and Fannie Gascho, was born in Huron Co., Ont., Sept. 1, 1863; died in Lapeer Co., Mich., after a long illness, July 11, 1959; aged 95 y. 9 m. 10 d.
On Dec. 23, 1885, she was married to Bishop Peter Ropp, who died Feb. 7, 1944. Six children and one half brother also preceded her in death. Surviving are 5 children (Matilda-Mrs. Isaac Kennel, Albany, Oreg.; Anna-Mrs. Emanuel Ropp, Bad Axe, Mich.; Lizzie-Mrs. Milford Schuler, Swartz Creek, Mich.; Lena-Mrs. Ray Sutherland, Almont, Mich.; and Lily, at home), 32 grandchildren, 63 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, 3 brothers (Chris, Zurich; Jacob, Imlay City, Mich.; and David, Boise, Idaho), 4 half sisters and one half brother (Emma-Mrs. Jacob Kipper, Fannie-Mrs. David Oesch, Sarah-Mrs. Sam Gingerich, all of Zurich, Ont.; Edith-Mrs. John Jantzi, Baden, Ont.; and Mose).
Funeral services were held at the Bethany Church, Imlay City, July 14, in charge of Edwin J. Yoder.
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