Gospel Herald Obituaries - January, 1978

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Gospel Herald - Volume 71, Number 1 - January 3, 1978 ­ page 14

Burkhart, Irvin E., son of Enoch and Hannah (Eby) Burkhart, was born in Floradale, Ont., Aug. 8, 1896; died of cancer at Goshen, Ind., Dec. 9, 1977; aged 81 y. On Aug. 16, 1927, he was married to Gladys Loucks, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Charles), 2 daughters (Charlotte ­ Mrs. Constandino Biris, Joyce ­ Mrs. James Millen), and 2 sisters (Gladys ­ Mrs. Angus Martin, Florence ­ Mrs. Mervin Shantz). He was ordained to the ministry on June 11, 1922, and served congregations in Clarence Center, N.Y., and Hesston, Kan. He later served in college finances at Goshen College. He was a member of College Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 12, in charge of Arnold C. Roth and John H. Mosemann; interment in Violett Cemetery.

Campbell, Martin F., son of Hiram and Leah (Fehl) Campbell, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Feb. 25, 1886; died at Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 4, 1977; aged 91 y. He was married to Annie W. Hess, who died on Nov. 13, 1966. Surviving are 3 daughters (Rhoda ­ Mrs. David S. Wenger, Anna Mae Campbell, and Mabel I. Pickel), 3 sons (Paul H., John E., and M. Raymond), 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Cora Soders). He was a member of Byerland Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of James H. Hess and David N. Thomas; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Christner, Truman, son of Nathan and Sarah (Schrock) Christner, was born near Topeka, Ind., July 29, 1921; died of congestive heart failure and brain cancer at University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Sept. 17, 1977; aged 56 y. On Jan. 1, 1948, he was married to Jeanette Krabill, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Anthony, Douglas, and Eric), 2 daughters (Brenda and Cheryl), 2 granddaughters, 2 brothers (Rufus and Ernest), and one sister (Delilah Sark). He was preceded in death by one daughter, one brother (Harley), and one sister (Salina ­ Mrs. Carl Dintaman). He was a member of First Mennonite Church, Iowa City, Iowa, where memorial services were held on Sept. 19, in charge of John Hershberger and Edward Stoltzfus; interment in Oakland Cemetery.

Detwiler, Lorena, daughter of Samuel S. and Sara (Zook) Miller, was born at New Wilmington, Pa., Nov. 20, 1892; died at Elkhart, Ind., Nov. 19, 1977; aged 85 y. On Oct. 14, 1915, she was married to Elmer J. Detwiler, who died on Jan. 4, 1972. Surviving are 3 daughters (Bernice ­ Mrs. Leander Schroeder, Esther ­ Mrs. Gordon Yoder, and Jean ­ Mrs. John Mann), and 4 sons (John, Dale, Delbert, and Carl). She was a member of College Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 22, in charge of Arnold C. Roth and John H. Mosemann; interment in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery.

Gingerich, Clark, son of Joseph and Minnie (Ropp) Gingerich, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Apr. 5, 1905; died at Iowa City, Iowa, Dec. 10, 1977; aged 72 y. On Nov. 25, 1926, he was married to Louisa Swartzendruber, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Minnie ­ Mrs. Donald Knepp, Doris ­ Mrs. Jerry Nafziger, Mary ­ Mrs. Lyle Hickman, and Mollie ­ Mrs. Roy Miller), one son (Donald), 12 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and one brother (Ora). He was preceded in death by an infant son, one sister (Mollie Bissey), 2 brothers (Walter and Edward), and one foster sister (Emma Conger). He was a member of Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 13, in charge of Dean Swartzendruber and Robert K. Yoder; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

Graber, Lydia, daughter of Henry and Mary (Guth) Roth, was born in Washington, Ill., Oct. 6, 1900; died at Washington, Iowa, Dec. 7, 1977; aged 77 y. On Dec. 1, 1927, she was married to Noah J. Graber, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Ida Ruth ­ Mrs. Elwood Brenneman, DeLilah Mae ­ Mrs. Gary King), 2 grandchildren, and 3 sisters. She was a member of the Washington Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 10, in charge of Robert Hartzler; interment in Sugar Creek Cemetery.

Heatwole, Nora F., daughter of Joseph and Josie (Powell) Good, was born at Dayton, Va., July 19, 1893; died at Pioneers Memorial Nursing Home, Rocky Ford, Colo., Dec. 3, 1977; aged 84 y. On Dec. 23, 1921, she was married to E. Herman Heatwole, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Charlene ­ Mrs. Alfred Nielson, Jr.), 2 sons (C. Franklyn and Elbert H.), 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (Lewis C. Good), and one sister (Gertrude ­ Mrs. Delbert R. Thacker). She was a member of First Mennonite Church, La Junta, Colo., where funeral services were held on Dec. 6, in charge of Edwin M. Yoder; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Hillegass, Mary E., daughter of John J. and Flora Grace (Corley) Fritz, was born in Juniata Twp., Pa., Oct. 22, 1919; died at Bedford County Memorial Hospital, Nov. 26, 1977; aged 58 y. On Nov. 22, 1938, she was married to Victor J. Hillegas, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Susie), 2 grandsons, one sister (Lucy M. Sembower), and 2 brothers (Lawrence and Russell Fritz). She was preceded in death by one daughter (LeAnna). She was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Mickle-Geisel Funeral Home, in charge of Charles Shetler; interment in Schellsburg Cemetery.

Transcriber's note: Family name is spelled both Hillegass and Hillegas.

Klopfenstein, Aaron, was born at Grabill, Ind., Mar. 8, 1898; died of heart failure at Grabill, Ind., Nov. 24, 1977; aged 79 y. On Feb. 20, 1932, he was married to Ella Burkholder, who survives. Also surviving is one daughter (Ruth Ann Klopfenstein). He was a member of North Leo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 27, in charge of Ray Erb; interment in Leo Cemetery.

Moore, Elizabeth K., daughter of Isaac and Susan (Wenger) Groff, was born in Paradise Twp., Pa., Mar. 10, 1899; died at Millersville, Pa., Dec. 10, 1977; aged 78 y. On Oct. 25, 1919, she was married to Henry J. Moore, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Virginia Dalmar and Jean Czerwinski), 2 sons (J. Vernon and Henry Jay), 14 grandchildren, 2 great-grand-children and one sister (Cora Groff). She was a member of East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Brown Funeral Home, Paradise, in charge of James R. Hess; interment in Paradise Mennonite Cemetery.

Sollenberger, Henry E., son of John and Elizabeth (Ebersole) Sollenberger, was born at Chambersburg, Pa., Mar. 29, 1888; died at his home on Nov. 14, 1977; aged 89 y. On Dec. 22, 1910, he was married to Ethel Overcash, who died on Mar. 27, 1926. On Feb. 7, 1928, he was married to Emma Burkholder, who survives. Also surviving are 7 sons (David, Chester, John B., Ira, Menno B., Harold B., and Samuel B.), 2 daughters (Anna ­ Mrs. Ralph Gochenauer, Martha ­ Mrs. Christian Kuhns), 39 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, and 5 sisters (Susie ­ Mrs. John Eby, Mary ­ Mrs. Daniel Martin, Mrs. Martha Mentzer, Ida Sollenberger, and Mrs. Esther Eby. One daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 17, in charge of Omar Martin and Walter and Aldus Lehman; interment in Chambersburg Mennonite Church Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 71, Number 2 - January 10, 1978 ­ page 38

Albrecht, John W., son of Joseph and Lizze (Ringenberg) Albrecht, was born at Flanagan, Ill., Sept. 1, 1885; died at Pontiac, Ill., Nov. 23, 1977; aged 92 y. He was a member of the Waldo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 26, in charge of Robert Harnish; interment in the Waldo Cemetery.

Buckwalter, Earl, son of Benjamin F. and Mary (Musselman) Buckwalter, was born at New Holland, Pa., June 6, 1895; died of a stroke at Newton, Kan., Dec. 17, 1977; aged 82 y. On Oct. 14, 1918, he was married to Florida Rose Shank, who died on Apr. 23, 1977. On Oct. 13, 1977, he was married to Keturah Dreier, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Albert S. and Ralph E.), 3 daughters (Martha Lucille ­ Mrs. Howard Hershberger, Lois Ruth ­ Mrs. John Snyder, and Esther Rose ­ Mrs. Ronald Graber), 3 sisters (Mrs. Mary Diener, Mrs. Martha Guengerich, and Mrs. Esther Yoder), and 2 brothers (Frank and Harry Buckwalter). He was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Alice ­ Mrs. Lowell Hershberger, Mar. 15, 1977, and Mary Elizabeth who died at birth). In 1929 he was ordained to the ministry and in 1947 he was ordained to the office of bishop. He served the Pennsylvania Mennonite Church in Kansas, and served as interim pastor at Sycamore Grove in Missouri, Crystal Springs near Harper, and in south Texas. He was a member of the Whitestone Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Dec. 20, in charge of Paul Brunner, Milo Kauffman, and Phil Lamar; interment in the Eastlawn Cemetery, Hesston, Kan.

Burns, George Henry, was born at Franklin, Pa., May 31, 1908; died at his home near Saegertown, Pa., Dec. 17, 1977; aged 69 y. On Mar. 15, 1932, he was married to Virgie Mary Dressler, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Georgiana Connor), one granddaughter, 3 brothers (Herbert, Wilbur, and Kenneth), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Faith Pretense, Mrs. Jane Campbell, and Helen Burns). He was a member of First Mennonite Church, Meadville, Pa. Funeral services were held at the Hunter Funeral Home on Dec. 20, in charge of Alan Leinbach; interment in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Hershberger, Edwin William, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Oct. 4, 1912; died at his home on Dec. 13, 1977; aged 65 y. On Sept. 24, 1944, he was married to Erma Hartman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Stanley), 6 daughters (Carol ­ Mrs. Louis Robbins, Anita ­ Mrs. Dennis Myers, Mary and Becky Hershberger, Sara ­ Mrs. Donald Gulp, and Donna ­ Mrs. Larry Harris), 2 brothers (Joseph and Ray), and 2 sisters (Edna ­ Mrs. Monroe Christner and Katie Hershberger). He was a member of the Waterford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 15, in charge of Elno Steiner; interment in Yellow Creek Cemetery.

Kolb, Samuel G., son of Amos and Lizzie Kolb, was born at Spring City, Pa., Mar. 81, 1908; died in Lycoming Co., Pa., Nov. 25, 1977; aged 69 y. He was married to Helen Longacre, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Linwood and Russell), 5 daughters (Evelyn ­ Mrs. Robert J. Parson, Phyllis ­ Mrs. Clifford Miller, Wilma ­ Mrs. Stanley Keller, Emily ­ Mrs. Alton Long, and Gail ­ Mrs. James K. Alderfer), 21 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Joseph and Matthew). He was a member of Vincent Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Charles Gogel and Karl G. Glick; interment at Vincent Mennonite Church cemetery.

Kreider, Benjamin K., son of John H. and Fannie R. Kreider, was born in East Lampeter Twp., Pa., May 5, 1897; died at Landis Homes, Lititz, Pa., Nov. 15, 1897; aged 80 y. In 1921 he was married to Virginia R. Kreider, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Myrtle ­ Mrs. Jacob Bruckhart), one son (Elvin N. Kreider), 8 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Elmer R.). He was preceded in death by 2 daughters, 2 sons, and one grandson. He was a member of East Petersburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 18, in charge of Raymond Charles, John Shenk, and Irvin Kreider; interment in the East Petersburg Mennonite Cemetery.

Martin, Barbara, daughter of Franklin and Magdalena (Brubacher), Snyder, was born on Jan. 2, 1891; died at her home in St. Jacobs, Ont., Dec. 12, 1977; aged 86 y. On Oct. 24, 1915, she was married to Simeon Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Amanda, Magdalena, Anna ­ Mrs. Israel Bowman, William, Amzi, and Ada ­ Mrs. Almon Bauman), 13 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Amos, John, and Elias). She was a member of St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 15, in charge of Richard Yordy and James Stanley; interment in the church cemetery.

Mast, Merle Dean, son of David and Eldora (Gingerich) Mast, was born at Kalona, Iowa, Sept. 22, 1952; died in a truck accident at Richland, Iowa, Dec. 12, 1977; aged 25 y. He was a member of the Fairview Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 15, in charge of John L. Ropp and Melvin Shetler; interment in the Fairview Cemetery.

Raber, Joseph J., son of Jacob and Fannie (Slabaugh) Raber, was born in Indiana on Dec. 6, 1916; died at Union Hospital, Dover, Ohio, Dec. 17, 1977; aged 61 y. He was married to Rebecca Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Mary Jo ­ Mrs. Kenneth VanEpps and Betty ­ Mrs. Richard Zimmerman), one son (Paul), 2 grandchildren, one sister (Ida ­ Mrs. Ben Miller), and a number of stepbrothers and stepsisters. He was a member of the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 19, in charge of Erv Schlabach; interment in the church cemetery.

Roth, William, son of Michael and Magalina (Gascho) Roth, was born near Milford, Neb., Apr. 11, 1897; died at his home on Nov. 30, 1977; aged 80 y. On Feb. 9, 1922, he was married to Emma Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Rollin W., George, Wayne, Harold, and Leslie), 2 daughters (Leona ­ Mrs. Dan Miller and Irva ­ Mrs. Daniel Ropp), 20 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers Joe L., Albert, Jake R. and Edward), and 2 sisters (Alma ­ Mrs. J. D. Bontrager and Freida ­ Mrs. Edward Kauffman). He was preceded in death by 4 grandchildren, one brother, and one sister. He was a member of the East Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 3, in charge of Oliver Roth, Norman Beckler, and Milton Troyer; interment in the East Fairview cemetery.

Shantz, Samuel P., was born at Waterloo, Ont., Jan. 81, 1890; died at Axtell Christian Hospital, Newton, Kan., Dec. 20, 1977; aged 87 y. On Dec. 14, 1916, he was married to Ida Steckley, who died on Jan. 4, 1973. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Edna Yoder), one son (Willard), 3 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Mrs. Seleda Snyder, Mrs. Erma Brummet, Mrs. Norma Thompson, and Mrs. Edna Eby). He was preceded in death by 3 daughters. He was a member of the Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 22, in charge of Jerry Quiring and Paul Friesen; interment in East Lawn Cemetery.

Sundheimer, Chester, son of John and Sarah (Gerber) Sundheimer, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, May 11, 1912; died at Union Hospital, Dover, Ohio, Dec. 9, 1977; aged 65 y. He was married to Manona Sommers, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Wanda Njoroge), one son (James), 2 grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Earl, Fred, and Lester). He was a member of the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 11, in charge of Erv Schlabach; interment in the church cemetrey.

Yoder, Elton R., son of Amos and Amanda (Smucker) Yoder, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, in 1901; died of heart trouble in Sarasota, Fla., Dec. 16, 1977. In 1922, he was married to Laura Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Jeanne ­ Mrs. Richard Zimmerman and Genevieve ­ Mrs. Carl Snyder), 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Clark and Jay), and one sister (Icie ­ Mrs. Dan Miller). He was a member of the Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 21, in charge of Peter Wiebe; interment in Oak Grove Mennonite Cemetery.

Zillmer, Carolyn R., daughter of Howard and Mabel (Burkholder) Zillmer, was born at Kalona, Iowa, Oct. 5, 1941; died in a car accident at Wellman, Iowa, Dec. 19, 1977; aged 36 y. Surviving are her mother, 2 sisters (Shirley Zillmer and Linda ­ Mrs. Norman Hoff), 2 brothers (Lowell and Kenneth), and a grandmother (Amelia Burkholder). She was preceded in death by her father in 1967. She was a member of the Kalona Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Powell Funeral Home, Wellman, Dec. 22, in charge of Carl L. Smeltzer; interment in the Wellman Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 71, Number 3 - January 17, 1978 ­ page 54

Clymer, Helen B., daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Shelly) Clymer, was born at Souderton, Pa., Dec. 8, 1912; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Dec. 10, 1977; aged 65 y. Surviving are 3 sisters (Elsie ­ Mrs. Frank Slotter, Leila ­ Mrs. Earl Nice, and Verna ­ Mrs. Earl Leach). She was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home on Dec. 14, in charge of Richard C. Detweiler; interment in Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.

Eberly, Benjamin S., son of John B. and Fannie (Schmuck) Eberly, was born on Jan. 1, 1883; died at his home at Akron, Pa., Dec. 22, 1977; aged 94 y. On Apr. 26, 1906, he was married to Annie S. Oberholtzer, who died on Feb. 25, 1963. Surviving are 9 daughters (Mrs. Minnie O. Good, Mrs. Fannie Buckwalter, Anna Mary ­ Mrs. Luke S. Weaver, Esther ­ Mrs. Walter F. Auber, Ada ­ Mrs. Harry Rudy, Barbara Eberly, Ruth ­ Mrs. David V. Kauffman, Mabel ­ Mrs. Irvin N. Miller, and Kathryn ­ Mrs. Ivan Stover), 48 grandchildren, 92 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, one brother (Casper), and 2 sisters (Katie Mellinger and Mamie Long). He was preceded in death by one son (Harvey O. Eberly). He was a member of Metzler Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Hess Mennonite Church on Dec. 26, in charge of Amos H. Sauder, Roy B. Martin, and Richard E. Buch; interment in Hess cemetery.

Hartzler, Harvey J., son of Jonathan and Esther (Hooley) Hartzler, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, July 7, 1892; died of a stroke at Orrville, Ohio, Dec. 12, 1977; aged 85 y. On Nov. 25, 1919, he was married to Edith Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Harold and Glenn), 4 daughters (Helen ­ Mrs. Harold Kreider, Ruth ­ Mrs. William Brenner, Lois ­ Mrs. John Ramseyer, and Eileen ­ Mrs. Freeman Lehman), 26 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Martins Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 15, in charge of Wayne D. King; interment in Crown Hill Mennonite Cemetery.

Mishler, Howard E., son of Edward and Mary Elizabeth (Miller) Mishler, was born near Shipshewana, Ind., June 17, 1898; died at his home on Dec. 19, 1977; aged 79 y. Surviving are his wife, Violetta, one son (Stanley), and one daughter (Mary Etta ­ Mrs. Mose Shrock), 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one brother (Harley), and 3 sisters (Ida ­ Mrs. Irvin Y. Miller, Mrs. Ferne Hershberger, and Mrs. Mildred Miller). He was a member of Emma Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 21, in charge of Amos O. Hostetler, Steve Yoder, Ivan Miller, and Ken Bontrager; interment in Shore Cemetery.

Moyer, Raymond F., was born in Franconia Twp., Souderton, Pa., Jan. 9, 1906; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Dec. 21, 1977; aged 71 y. He was married to Susan (Landes) Moyer, who preceded him in death in October 1974. Surviving are 2 sons (Arden L. and Lowell I.), 3 grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 24, in charge of Leroy Godshall and Floyd Hackman; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Neuhouser, Levi, son of Peter and Lydia (Schlatter) Neuhouser was born at Fort Wayne, Ind., Apr. 16, 1893; died at Sunnyside Nursing Home, Sarasota, Fla., Dec. 18, 1977; aged 84 y. Surviving are 3 sons (Merle, Edwin, and Max), 5 daughters (Velma, Maybelle, Freda, Pearl, and Darlene), 24 grandchildren, and 10 great-grand-children. He was a member of Bay Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held
on Dec. 21, in charge of Paul R. Yoder, Sr., and Sherm Kauffman; interment in Manasota Memorial Park.

Schimel, Gertrude, daughter of Peter and Mary E. (Schweitzer) Oswald, was born at Seward, Neb., Oct. 11, 1912; died of cancer at St. Francis Hospital, Peoria, Ill., Nov. 28, 1977; aged 65 y. On Feb. 5, 1963, she was married to Howard E. Schimel, who died on Sept. 17, 1976. Surviving are her mother, 3 brothers (Donald, Kenneth J., and Joseph), and 6 sisters (Ethel ­ Mrs. Ben Roth, Ruth ­ Mrs. Aaron Raymer, Lois ­ Mrs. Harry Wilson, Erma ­ Mrs. Donald Christiansen, Arlene ­ Mrs. Charles Halder, and Mrs. Bonnie Jean Coggins). She was a member of United Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 30, in charge of James Detweiler; interment in Putnam Cemetery.

Shank, Arthur Leroy, son of Christian J. and Fannie (Carpenter) Shank, was born at Cearfoss, Md., Oct. 27, 1913; died of a stroke at Takoma Park, Md., Dec. 17, 1977; aged 64 y. On May 2, 1933, he was married to Mabel Louise Burkholder, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Janet ­ Mrs. Dean Miller, Eleanor ­ Mrs. Aubrey C. Pearson, Donna ­ Mrs. Wayne Carr, and Karen ­ Mrs. Robert Wiser, Jr.), 2 sisters (Mae ­ Mrs. Raymond Lesher, Carrie ­ Mrs. Arthur Grove), and one brother (Leonard E. Shank). He was preceded in death by one daughter, 3 sisters, and one brother. He was a member of First Mennonite Church, Hyattsville, where funeral services were held on Dec. 20, in charge of Robert Johnson; interment in Fort Lindon Cemetery.

Showalter, Alvah Michael, son of Moab H. and Anna (Shank) Showalter, was born near Broadway, Va., Dec. 24, 1881; died at the Old People's Home, June 21, 1977; aged 95 y. On Nov. 28, 1905, he was married to Katie B. Shank, who died on June 13, 1966. Surviving are 4 daughters (Mrs. Adam R. Martin, Mrs. Esther Keener, Mrs. Clifford Oberholzer, and Mrs. Edgar Keener), one son (Roy M.), 20 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and one sister (Bertie Bowders). He was a member of Mt. Olive Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 25, in charge of Glenn Martin, Ira Martin, and Norman Martin; interment in Reiff Mennonite Cemetery.

Springer, Ruth M., daughter of Chris and Lina (Roth) Martin, was born at Armington, Ill., Oct. 22, 1908; died at St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Ill., Dec. 9, 1977; aged 69 y. On Aug. 21, 1930, she was married to Allan Springer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Ronald and Jay), 2 daughters (Mary Faith Litwiller and Marjorie Detweiler), 8 grandchildren, one brother (Willard), and 2 sisters (Verena Litwiller and Ina Troyer). She was a member of Hopedale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 12, in charge of Aden J. Yoder; interment in Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery.

Correction: In the obituary of Charles Seiber Kauffman in the Dec. 20, 1977, issue, one surviving son's name was omitted. There are 2 surviving sons (Dennis and Darrel).

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Gospel Herald - Volume 71, Number 4 - January 24, 1978 ­ page 78

Gish, Rosa G., daughter of Eli N. and Lizzie Ann (Gingrich) Gish, was born at Elizabethtown, Pa., Nov. 2, 1901; died at Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 26, 1977; aged 76 y. She is survived by 3 sisters (Mrs. Elizabeth G. Yoder, Viola ­ Mrs. John S. Huber, Ida ­ Mrs. Abram B. Lehman). She was a member of East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Groff Funeral Home, Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 29, in charge of James M. Shank and James R. Hess; interment in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.

Hochstetler, Elmer H., son of Martin and Eva (Mullet) Hochstetler, was born Feb. 22, 1904; died at Bremen, Ind., of a heart attack, Dec. 6, 1977; aged 73 y. On Feb. 19, 1929, he was married to Ora Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Esta ­ Mrs. Levi Slabaugh, Carol ­ Mrs. Carl Rhea), and 4 sons (Harold, Fred, Willis, and Jim), 18 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, a brother (Calvin), and 2 sisters (Pearl ­ Mrs. Roy Strauss, Mabel ­ Mrs. Ralph Shaum). He was preceded in death by a son, a daughter, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of Bourbon Mennonite Chapel, where funeral services were held on Dec. 10, in charge of Joe Diener and Marvin Stutzman; interment was in South Union Cemetery at Nappanee.

Hooley, Levi F., son of Joe Y. and Gertrude (Yoder) Hooley, was born in Lagrange County, Ind., Feb. 1, 1885; died at Fountainview Place, Goshen, Ind., Dec. 26, 1977; aged 92 y. He was married to Minnie Miller, who preceded him in death on Apr. 22, 1965. He is survived by 5 daughters (Nancy ­ Mrs. Argus Myers, Rachel ­ Mrs. Murl Eldridge, LaVada ­ Mrs. Ralph Hull, Mrs. Reva Chupp, and Mrs. Zoa Hooley), a son (Titus), 22 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, 5 step grandchildren, 21 step great-grandchildren, and 4 sisters. One son preceded him. He was a member of North Goshen Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Forks Mennonite Church, Dec. 29, in charge of Sylvester Haarer and Dean Slagel; interment in Bontrager Cemetery.

Kerr, Maurice, son of John and Susan (Keyser) Kerr, was born at Creamery, Pa., Feb. 27, 1898 died of pneumonia at Hatfield Mennonite Home Dec. 30, 1977; aged 79 y. On Apr. 17, 1921, he was married to Elmira Nice, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Walter) and a daughter (Marian ­ Mrs. Abram H. Alderfer), 7 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Katie ­ Mrs. John Nice, Mary ­ Mrs. Wallace Heckler) and a brother (Eugene). He was a member of Spring Mt. Mennonite Church, where funeral ser vices were held on Jan. 2, 1978, in charge of John R. Smucker; interment in Salford Mennonite Cemetery.

Leatherman, Arthur, son of John F. and Elizabeth (Heacock) Leatherman, was born at Ottsville, Pa., Oct. 27, 1893; died of heart failure at Doylestown, Pa., Dec. 28, 1977; aged 84 y. On June 14, 1916, he was married to Barbara Nyce, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Warren N., Paul A., Harold N., and David C. ), a daughter (Ethel ­ Mrs. Richard Rush), 2 brothers (Roy and Walter), 13 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. One daughter (Martha) preceded him in 1921. He was a member of Doylestown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 31, in charge of Joseph Gross, Silas Graybill, and Roy Bucher; interment in church cemetery.

Mast, John M., was born at Morgantown, Pa., on Dec. 18, 1897; died at Union Zion Home, Lititz, Pa., Dec. 30, 1977; aged 80 y. He was married to Rebecca Hartz, who preceded him in January 1956. He was presently married to Amanda (Miller) Mast, who survives. Also surviving are a son (Albert), 6 daughters (Esther ­ Mrs. Paul Kniss, Edna ­ Mrs. James Goad, Ida ­ Mrs. Henry Swartley, Ruth Ann ­ Mrs. Darrel Otto, Naomi ­ Mrs. Chester Sensenig, and Selena Grace ­ Mrs. Kenneth Horning), 24 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, a brother (Aquilla), 3 sisters (Sarah King, Rebecca ­ Mrs. Isaac King, and Nancy Martin). He was a member of Oley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 2, 1978, in charge of Omar Kurtz; interment in church cemetery.

Miller, Homer J., son of Uriah Y. and Barbara (Mishler) Miller, was born in Elkhart County, July 31, 1898; died of apparent heart attack, at Sarasota, Fla., Dec. 20, 1977; aged 79 y. On Sept. 1, 1917, he was married to Lizzie Troyer, who survives. On Apr. 29, 1945, he was ordained deacon to serve Shore Mennonite Church. In addition to his wife, other survivors are 3 daughters (Marjorie ­ Mrs. Tim Rheinheimer, Barbara ­ Mrs. Norman Hostetler, and Margaret), 2 brothers (Ora and Ralph), one uncle (Irvin Y.), 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren. A son (Calvin), one grandchild, and one great-grandchild preceded him. He was a member of Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 2, 1978, in charge of Orvin Hooley and Harvey Chupp; interment in church cemetery.

Moyer, Lena K., daughter of Albert and Lena (Kieffer) Stout, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. 27, 1889; died at her home in Souderton, Pa., Dec. 23, 1977; aged 88 y. She was married to Elmer B. Moyer (former pastor of Souderton Mennonite Church for 35 years), who preceded her in March 1957. She is survived by 3 daughters (Lois, Eunice, and Vesta), 2 sons (Marvin and Harlan), a stepsister (Mrs. Mabel Hagherty), and a stepbrother (Robert Stout), 3 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 26, in charge of Richard C. Detweiler and Russell 3. Musselman; interment in church cemetery.

Moyer, Norman M., son of William and Mary Ann (Moyer) Moyer, was born in Hilltown Township, June 17, 1892; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Dec. 9, 1977; aged 85 y. On Mar. 3, 1913, he was married to Ida Detweiler, who preceded him on Aug. 5, 1972. He was survived by 5 daughters (Mrs. Esther Wenger, Mrs. Ruth Koppenhaver, Mrs. Rachel Myers, Mrs. Miriam Birky, and Mrs. Betty Hershey), one son (Justus), 23 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Dec. 13, at Eastern Mennonite Home and Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, in charge of Joseph Gross and Sheldon W. Burkhalter; interment in church cemetery.

Moyer, Raymond F., son of Milton M. and Lizzie (Froehr) Moyer, was born in Franconia Township, Jan. 9, 1906; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Dec. 21, 1977; aged 71 y. He was married to Susan Landes, who preceded him on Oct. 7, 1974. He was survived by 2 sons (Arden L. and Lowell L.), 3 granddaughters, 2 brothers (Milton F. and Paul F.), 2 sisters (Mrs. Paul Derstine and Mrs. Sadie Moyer). He was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 24, in charge of Leroy Godshall and Floyd Hackman; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Schrock, Florence M., daughter of Ezra and Carrie (Yordy) Schrock, was born at Eureka, Ill., Oct. 7, 1923; died at Goshen General Hospital, Dec. 26, 1977; aged 54 y. Surviving are her husband (Orval), one son (Sanford), and 3 daughters (Harriett ­ Mrs. Dennis Martin, Eleanor, and Denise). She was a member of the Wawasee Lakeside Chapel, Syracuse, Ind., where the funeral services were held on Dec. 28, in charge of Harlan Steffen and Victor Hildebrand; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery, Topeka, Ind.

Correction: In the obituary of Florence M. Schrock in the Jan. 24, 1978, issue, the maiden name was given as Schrock. It should have been Yordy, daughter of Ezra and Carrie Yordy.

 

Steinman, David G., son of Daniel H. and Barbara (Gascho) Steinman, was born in Wilmot Township, Ont., Apr. 9, 1900; died at Stratford General Hospital, Dec. 31, 1977; aged 77 y. On Nov. 28, 1928, he was married to Emma Lebold, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Gerald David and Dale Robert), a daughter (Mary Elaine ­ Mrs. Calvin Roth), a sister (Barbara), and 9 grandchildren. He was a member of Steinman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 4, 1978, in charge of Vernon B. Zehr and Elmer Schwartzentruber; interment in church cemetery.

Swartzentruber, Jacob D., son of Daniel J. and Lydia (Beachy) Swartzentruber, was born at Oakland, Md., Dec. 11, 1894; died of cancer at Garrett Memorial Hospital, Dec. 22, 1977; aged 83 y. On June 15, 1917, he was married to Elizabeth Lichty, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Willard and Merle), a brother (Harvey), 7 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Casselman Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Gortner meetinghouse (Union), Dec. 26, in charge of Paul E. Bender; interment in Gortner Union Cemetery.

Yoder, Homer Miller, son of Simon M. and Catherine (Miller) Yoder, was born at Grantsville, Md., May 31, 1912; died at Meyersdale (Pa.) Hospital, Jan. 5, 1978; aged 65 y. He was married to Alta Shoemaker, who survives. He was also survived by a sister (Vernie ­ Mrs. Enos Maust), 2 brothers (Alva and Owen). He was a member of Springs Mennonite Church, where he served as treasurer for 25 years, and where funeral services were held on Jan. 7, in charge of John H. Kraybill and Walter C. Otto; interment in church cemetery.

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Beiler, John A., son of David K. and Anna (Kaufman) Beiler, was born at Arthur, Ill., Jan. 12, 1890; died at Meyersdale, Pa., Jan. 8, 1978; aged 88 y. On Dec. 10, 1910, he was married to Mattie Byler, who died on Sept. 9, 1955. Surviving are 2 sons (Jonas and Melvin), 3 daughters (Lydia, Mary L., and Edna), and one sister (Mrs.
Deliah Nisley). He was preceded in death by 2 sons (Joseph and Clarence) and 2 daughters (Verna Beiler and Elizabeth Colflesh). He was a member of Red Run Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Springs Mennonite Church
on Jan. 10, in charge of Earl A. Yoder; interment in Springs Cemetery.

Grebe, George E. R., son of George R. and Katie (Richard) Grebe, was born at Zieglersville, Pa., Sept. 4, 1894; died of cancer at Limerick, Pa., Jan. 5, 1978; aged 83 y. In 1917, he was married to Edna Johnson, who died on May 3, 1932. On Oct. 1, 1944, he was married to Evelyn Stoudt, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Donald, George L., Kenneth, Charles, and Elvin), 2 daughters (Shirley ­ Mrs. Bert Wedd, Dolly ­ Mrs. Ralph Latshaw), 2 stepsons (Stanley Clemens and Charles Smoll), 26 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Spring Mt. Mennonite Church. Services were held at Holcomb Funeral Home, Trappe, Pa., on
Jan. 9, in charge of John R. Smucker and Paul Ruth; interment in Limerick Memorial Gardens.

Hallman, Nellie, daughter of Simon and Nancy (Moyer) Hagey, was born in Preston, Ont., Apr. 19, 1893; died in Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, Ont., Oct. 15, 1977; aged 84 y. Surviving are her husband, Anson, 2 stepsons (Ward and Lyle), one stepdaughter (Jean ­ Mrs. Benno Barg), and one brother (Elton Hagey). She was a member of Preston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of
Willis L. Breckbill; interment in First Mennonite Church Cemetery in Kitchener.

Horst, William M., son of David and Alice (Shover) Horst, was born in Franklin Co., Pa., Dec. 11, 1895; died at Chambersburg, Pa., Dec. 31, 1977; aged 82 y. On Nov. 20, 1919, he was married to Katie Cockley, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Glen), 3 daughters (Anna Grace ­ Mrs. Oscar Delp, Leona, and Edna), and 5 grandchildren. He was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Chambersburg Mennonite Church on Jan. 4, in charge of Omar Martin and Walter H. Lehman; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Hostetler, Lena, daughter of Christopher and Elizabeth (Hartzler) Hostetler, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, June 23, 1912; died at Grady Memorial Hospital, Delaware, Ohio, Jan. 5, 1978; aged 65 y. Funeral services were held at Kauffman Funeral Home, West Liberty, Ohio, Jan. 7, 1978, in charge of Howard S. Schmitt; interment in Alexander Cemetery near West Liberty.

Keinard, Martha M., daughter of Isaiah and Fannie (Landis) Olweiler, was born at Elizabethtown, Pa., Nov. 22, 1903; died at Osteopathic Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 2, 1978; aged 74 y. On June 29, 1929, she was married to Raymond S. Keinard, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Jay Wilbur and W. Allen), 6 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mary ­ Mrs. Roland Forwood, Emma Garman, and Naomi ­ Mrs. Abram Hoffer), and 2 brothers (Reuben and Raymond Olweiler). She was a member of Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 6, in charge of Walter L. Keener and Richard H. Frank; interment in Good's Mennonite Cemetery.

Metzler, Martha, daughter of Ezra and Mary (Zercher) Engle, was born at Mt. Joy, Pa., June 5, 1912; died of leukemia at Brookwood Medical Center, Birmingham, Ala., Dec. 29, 1977; aged 65 y. On Oct. 8, 1932, she was married to Paul R. Metzler, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (John, James, Richard, Robert, and Marlin), 14 grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. She was a member of Straight Mt. Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Lemley Funeral Chapel of Oneonta, Ala., Jan. 1, in charge of Paul L. Dagen and C. Richard Kling; interment in Straight Mt. Mennonite Cemetery.

Myers, Carrie, daughter of Herman and Mattie (Hollinger) Reitz, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Sept. 3, 1885; died at Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 6, 1978; aged 92 y. On Jan. 1, 1910, she was married to Nathan W. Myers, who died on July 1, 1962. Surviving are one daughter (Elta M. Miller), 3 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Harry, Walter, and Harlan Reitz), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Howard C. Peck, Mrs. Emma Martin, Mrs. Edna Trout, and Bessie Stoltzfus). She was a member of Ephrata Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Landis Homes, Jan. 9, in charge of Wilbert Lind and George W. Leaman; interment in Metzler's Mennonite Cemetery.

Pletcher, Lavina Frey, daughter of Christian J. and Magdalena (Stutzman) Wyse, was born near Pettisville, Ohio, Feb. 26, 1893; died at the Wauseon-Fulton Co. Health Center, Jan. 9, 1978; aged 84 y. On Nov, 7, 1911, she was married to Lucas B. Frey, who died on May 24, 1955. On July 17, 1958, she married Landon A. Pletcher, who died on Jan. 6, 1975. Surviving are 3 daughters (Lucille ­ Mrs. Roy Nofziger, Dorothy ­ Mrs. Roger Waldeck, and Shirley ­ Mrs. Marvin S. Wyse), 2 sons (Ernest and Maurice), 18 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 3 stepdaughters, one stepson, 14 stepgrandchildren, 27 stepgreat-grandchildren, and two sisters (Mrs. Mary A. Short and Bertha ­ Mrs. Lewis Britsch). She was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 11, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Rhodes, Blanche, daughter of Eugene and Nellie (Heatwole) Suter, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., March 5, 1903; died of a heart condition at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., Nov. l, 1977, aged 74 y. On Nov. 29, 1928, she was married to Amos G. Rhodes, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Mary Nell and Fred), 4 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mary F.. Suter and Grace Grove), and 2 brothers (James and C. Justus). She was a member of Mt. Clinton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Weavers Mennonite Church, Nov. 3, in charge of Glendon L. Blosser, Wilmer R. Lehman, and Mahlon L. Blosser; interment in Weavers Mennonite Cemetery.

Roth, Ilva H., daughter of Rudy and Fannie (Nafzinger) Yoder, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Mar. 24, 1905; died of cancer at Green Hills Care Center, West Liberty, Ohio, Jan. 3, 1978; aged 72 y. On Dec. 21, 1973, she was married to Leo Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sisters (Sarah ­ Mrs. Ira Ropp, Orpha ­ Mrs. John Miller, and Alma ­ Mrs. Daniel Leichty). She was a member of South Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 7, in charge of Howard S. Schmitt; interment in South Union Cemetery.

Correction: An error was made in the obituary of Ilva H. Roth in the Jan. 31 issue. Her husband, Leo Roth, does not survive. He died on Dec. 21, 1973.

 

Shantz, David, son of Wendell and Mary Ann Shantz, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Apr. 3, 1879; died at Kitchener, Ont., Jan. I, 1978; aged 98 y. On May 17, 1905, he was married to Saloma Schmitt, who died on Aug. 2, 1972. Surviving are 2 sons (Lame and Stanley), one daughter (Ilene Burkhardt), 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, one brother (Manasseh), and one sister (Florence). He was preceded in death by one son (Walter). He was a member of Shantz Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 4, in charge of Ed Kauffman and Leslie Witmer; interment in Shantz Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Wideman, Richard, son of Menno and Lydia (Gascho) Wideman, was born at Pigeon, Mich., Mar. 16, 1896; died at home, Akron, N.Y., Jan. 4, 1978; aged 81 y. On Apr. 3, 1919 he was married to Louise Ulrich, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Leon), 3 daughters (Leona ­ Mrs. Elmer Erb, Arlene ­ Mrs. Leighton Snyder, and Clara ­ Mrs. Walter Dintaman), 12 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Alice ­ Mrs. Ammon Mast, Maggie ­ Mrs. Lewis Esch). He was preceded in death by one great-grandchild, one sister (Jane ­ Mrs. Steve Godo), and 2 brothers (Allen and Floyd). He was a member of Clarence Center Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 6, in charge of Walter Smeltzer and Howard S. Bauman; interment in Good Cemetery.

Wilkins, Andrew J., son of Frank A. and Lucy (Grady) Wilkins, was born in Hardy Co., Va., Nov. 30, 1897; died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., Jan. 3, 1978; aged 80 y. He was married to Lillian Gay Bradfield, who died on July 3, 1960. Surviving are 2 daughters (Una Lee Wilkins and Katherine Henry), 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one brother (Roy V), and one sister (Mary H. Wilkins). He was a member of Salem Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Rhodes Funeral Home in Broadway on Jan. 6, in charge of Teddy Rollins and Ralph Birkey; interment in Salem Mennonite Church cemetery. Graveside services were in charge of Arland Schrock.

Witmer, Elma, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., May 4, 1889; died in Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, Ont., Oct. 5, 1977; aged 88 y. On June 7, 1916, she was married to Leslie D. Witmer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Stewart and Bruce), 2 daughters (Beatrice ­ Mrs. Norman Shantz, Helen ­ Mrs. Joseph Burkholder), 16 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Samuel and Jacob), and 2 sisters (Lizzie Ann Stevanus and Viola Cressman). She was a member of Preston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 7, in charge of Willis L. Breckbill; interment in Hagey Cemetery.

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