Gospel Herald Obituaries - September, 1978

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Gospel Herald - Volume 71, Number 35 - September 5, 1978 - page 682

Blosser, Marie, daughter of Daniel A. and Mary (Showalter) Blosser, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., Apr. 18, 1897; died at Virginia Mennonite Home, Harrisonburg, Va., Aug. 11, 1978; aged 81 y. Surviving are one sister (Mrs. Homer Suter) and 2 brothers (Mike O. and Mahlon L. Blosser). She was a member of Weavers Mennonite Church, where funeral services were conducted on Aug. 14, in charge of Glendon L. Blosser, Daniel B. Suter, and Alvin Kanagy; interment in Weavers Cemetery.

Blosser, Noble E., son of Eli and Sarah (Yoder) Blosser, was born at North Lima, Ohio, Sept. 27, 1900; died of a heart attack at Salem Hospital on Aug. 5, 1978; aged 77 y. On June 14, 1924, he was married to Bertha Horst, who survives. Also surviving is one son (Ellsworth). He was a member of the North Lima Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Midway Mennonite Church on Aug. 8, in charge of Richard Bartholomew and Ernest Martin; interment in the Midway Cemetery.

Holaway, Clarence J., son of Jacob and Sophis (Bleile) Holaway, was born near Nappanee, Ind., Sept. 29, 1892; died at Greencroft Nursing Center on Aug. 1, 1978; aged 85 y. On May 23, 1916, he was married to Ella Mullett, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Harold, D. Jay, and C. Lamar), 5 daughters (Shirley ­ Mrs. Francis Troyer, Elta ­ Mrs. David Anderson, Virginia ­ Mrs. Harold Weldy, Doris ­ Mrs. Glen Nafziger, and Mrs. Rachel Miller), 34 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Lillie Mast, Ethel ­ Mrs. Tim Newhauser, and Mary ­ Mrs. Lester Miller). Three brothers preceded him in death. He was a member of N. Main Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 3, in charge of Howard Dunlap and Homer North; interment in the South Union Cemetery.

Huddle, Paul, son of Samuel and Emma (Ulmer) Huddle, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Feb. 16, 1901; died at the Lancaster Osteopathic Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Aug. 16, 1978; aged 77 y. He was married to Clara Strickler, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Wilmer S. Huddle), one daughter (Lois ­ Mrs. Lester Hostetler), 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Sarah Shelley). He was ordained to the ministry and served pastorates in Rockton, Pa., and Tressler at Greenwood, Del. Funeral services were held in the chapel of Landis Homes, where he resided, Aug. 18, in charge of Edgar S. Denlinger and George W. Leaman; interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

King, Leroy, son of Samuel and Ida King, was born in Wauseon, Ohio, Sept. 15, 1917; died of lung cancer at Luna Pier, Mich. Aug. 12, 1978; aged 60 y. He was married to Lillian Scott, who survives. Also surviving are 9 children (Shirley, Sharon, Natalie, Nola, Gerry, Donald, Clarence, Glen, and Robert), 15 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Vernon, Orlen, and Leon), and 2 sisters (Louelle and Myrtele). He was a member of the West Clinton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Temperance, Mich., Aug. 16, in charge of Olen Nofziger; interment in Roselawn Cemetery, LaSalle, Mich.

Lauber, Fern, daughter of Abraham and Amanda (Kuhns) Troyer, was born near Shickley, Neb., Apr. 5, 1912; died at Fillmore Co. Hospital, Geneva, Neb.; aged 66 y. On Jan. 28, 1937, she was married to Henry Lauber, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (John and Philip), 5 daughters (Nelda ­ Mrs. Ron Moore; Carolyn ­ Mrs. Wendell Moiser, Shirley ­ Mrs. Dennis Ulrich; LaRayne ­ Mrs. James Siegman, and Lois ­ Mrs. Glen Zook), 14 grandchildren, two brothers (Ray and Roy), and one sister (Katie ­ Mrs. Amon Birky). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. She was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 7, in charge of Lee Schlegel and Fred Reeb; interment in the nearby cemetery.

Transcriber's note: No death date was given in the obituary above.

Lederman, Alpheus, son of Daniel and Katie (Neuhouser) Lederman, was born in Allen Co., Ind., Nov. 30, 1904; died of cancer in Byron Health Center on Aug. 4, 1979; aged 73 y. On June 14, 1927, he was married to Edythe Amstutz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Donabell ­ Mrs. Myrl Nofziger and Maredith ­ Mrs. Richard Vendrely), one son (Richard), 9 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, 4 sisters (Mrs. Emma Stuckey, Mrs. Esther Beck, Mrs. Amanda Rupp, and Mrs. Evelyn Schmucker), and 5 brothers (David, Elmer, Paul, Glen, and Edgar). He was a member of the North Leo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 7, in charge of Raymond Erb and Walter Stuckey; interment in the Leo Cemetery.

Ruth, Sue Etta, was born at Souderton, Pa., Oct. 2, 1897; died at Hatfield Mennonite Home, Hatfield, Pa., Aug. 7, 1978; aged 80 y. She was married to Howard D. Ruth, who died in February 1974. Surviving are one daughter (Mary Ellen ­ Mrs. Willard Ruth) and 4 brothers (Alvin and Clarence Alderfer and Ernest and Irvin Gehman). She was a member of the Line Lexington Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 10, in charge of Dan Longenecker; interment in Line Lexington Cemetery.

Sauder, Daniel J., son of Daniel and Barbara (King) Sauder, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Mar. 24, 1883; died at Fulton County Health Center, Wauseon, Ohio, Aug. 6, 1978; aged 95 y. On Nov. 22, 1903, he was married to Annie Schrock, who died on Jan. 28, 1925. On May 31, 1927, he was married to Mary Sommers, who died on Feb. 27, 1947. Surviving are one son (Erie J.), 2 daughters (Lucretia ­ Mrs. Lawrence Rupp and Herma ­ Mrs. Edwin Rychener), 12 grandchildren, 1 stepgrandchild, 45 great-grandchildren, 4 step-great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sons and 2 daughters. He was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 9, in charge of Charles Gautsche and Dale Wyse; interment in Pettisville, Ohio.

Slatter, Lowell Jacob, son of Lowell and JoAnn Slatter, was born at Rexburg, Idaho, Oct. 19, 1976; died by drowning at his home in Filer, Idaho, July 25, 1978; aged 18 mo. Surviving are his parents, grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Slatter), and great-grandmother (Florence Friesen). Funeral services were conducted at the Filer Mennonite Church on July 27, in charge of Royden Schweitzer; interment in Sunset Memorial Park.

Slaubaugh, Dallas Wayne, son of Herbert and Dorothy (Yoder) Slaubaugh, was born at Rugby, N.D., July 4, 1976; died as a result of an accident at Rugby, N.D., July 13, 1978; aged 2 y. Surviving are 4 brothers (Lonnie, Wilmer, Ricky, and Delmar), and 3 grandparents. Funeral services were held at Lakeview Mennonite Church on July 15, in charge of Vernon Hochstetler; interment in Lakeview Mennonite Cemetery.

Zimmerman, E. Elmira, daughter of Milton and Katie (Stoner) Hess, was born in Elizabeth Twp., Pa., Dec. 5, 1898; died of a stroke at Ephrata, Pa., Aug. 14, 1978; aged 79 y. On June 9, 1921, she was married to John S. Zimmerman, who died on Jan. 17, 1970. Surviving are one daughter (Norma ­ Mrs. Carl Meck), one son (J. Byron), 4 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Erla ­ Mrs. Edwin Bare). She was preceded in death by twin daughters (Martha and Mary). She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Hess Mennonite Church on Aug. 17, in charge of James M. Shank and James R. Hess; interment in adjoining cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 71, Number 36 - September 12, 1978 - page 706

Alderfer, Franklin Landis, son of Franklin L., Sr., and Catherine (Landis) Alderfer, was born in Bedminster Twp., Pa., Dec. 22, 1897; died of a coronary occlusion, at Sellersville, Pa., Aug. 11, 1978; aged 80 y. On April 5, 1919, he was married to Maria B. Stover, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Edwin S.), 3 daughters (Ruth ­ Mrs. Aldus Hertzler, Esther ­ Mrs. Paul Moyer, and Jane Alderfer), 12 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (William and Arthur) and one sister (Grace ­ Mrs. Walter Yoder). In April 1939, he was ordained deacon and served the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church. He was a member of the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug, 14, in charge of David F. Derstine and Sheldon Burkhalter; interment in the Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery.

Boehnert, Ressie Margaret, daughter of Philip Henry and Maymie Edna (Weaver) Horner, was born in Augusta County, Va., Dec. 18, 1915; died at Waynesboro Community Hospital, Waynesboro, Va., Aug. 18, 1978; aged 62 y. On Aug. 23, 1947. she was married to Addison L. Boehnert, who survives. Also surviving are 2 brothers (Roy H. and John Horner), 3 sisters (Mrs. Emily Heatwole, Welby ­ Mrs. Dan Huber, and Mrs. Gladys Benner), and her stepmother (Mrs. Esther Horner). She was a member of the Springdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 21, in charge of Duane E. Gingerich and Paul Wenger; interment in Springdale Mennonite Cemetery.

Hooley, Lloyd Lewis, son of Alvin and Elsie (Zook) Hooley, was born at Hubbard, Ore., Nov. 23, 1929; died of a heart attack at Salem, Ore., July 11, 1978; aged 48 y. On Nov. 24, 1949, he was married to Ruth Jantzi, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, one son (Lyle L. ), 2 daughters (Beverly G. Stutzman and Evelyn Weber), and 8 grandchildren. He was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 14, in charge of John P. Oyer; interment in Zion Mennonite Cemetery.

Horst, James Mark, son of J. Alton and Dorothy (Mann) Horst, was born at Olney, Ill., June 19, 1958; died of cancer at his home on July 28, 1978; aged 20 y. Surviving are 3 brothers (John, David, and Paul), one sister (Ruth), paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Horst), and maternal grandmother (Nellie ­ Mrs. Cleo Mann). He was a member of Willow Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 31, in charge of Don Heiser; interment in Willow Springs Cemetery.

Kauffman, Rollan V., son. of Benjamin and Barbara (Miller) Kauffman, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, May 3, 1904; died at Dunlap Memorial Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, Aug. 15, 1978; aged 74 y. He was married to Mary Burckhart, who survives. Also surviving are one brother (Paul) and 2 sisters (Emily Christner and Dorothy Beam). He was preceded in death by one brother (Arthur). He was a member of Hi-Way Chapel. Funeral services were held at Martins Mennonite Church on Aug. 17, in charge of Marvin E. Hostetler and Wayne Yoder; interment in Martins Church Cemetery.

Kurtz, Christopher Lee, son of Gary and Marlene (Spann) Kurtz, was born at Sarasota, Fla., May 10, 1978; died of meningitis at Sarasota Memorial Hospital on July 25, 1978; aged 2 mo. Graveside services were held at Sarasota Memorial Park on July 28, in charge of Paul R. Yoder and Sherman Kauffman.

Moyer, R. Walter, son of Samuel and Emma (Yoder) Moyer, was born in Hilltown Twp., Pa., Feb. 9, 1893; died of cardiac arrest at Sellersville, Pa., July 8, 1978; aged 85 y. He was married to Evelyn Moyer, who died on Dec. 27, 1918. On June 17, 1920, he was married to Mabel R. Myers, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Margaret Freed, Gladys Detweiler, Marie M. Moyer, and Helen ­ Mrs. Norman Good), 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by 2 sons (Walter Jr., and Richard Moyer). He was a member of the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 11, in charge of Sheldon W. Burkhalter and David F. Derstine; interment in Blooming Glen Cemetery.

Schmell, Stella, daughter of Reuben and Lizzie (Mayer) Landis, was born in Bedminster Twp., Pa., Apr. 22, 1889; died of myocardial failure at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Aug. 8, 1978; aged 89 y. On April 18, 1908, she was married to Samuel Schmell, who died on April 29, 1961. Surviving are 4 daughters (Margaret Overholt, Marion ­ Mrs. Alfred Rice, Stella May Schmell, and Dorothy ­ Mrs. Norman Schantz), 2 sons (Wilmer and Edward L. Schmell), 15 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandsons. She was a member of the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 14, in charge of Sheldon Burkhalter and David F. Derstine; interment in Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery.

Wyse, Elmer, son of Stephen and Barbara (Schantz) Wyse, was born in Olds, Iowa, July 13, 1884; died at Parkview Home, Wayland, Iowa, Aug. 16, 1978; aged 94 y. On Feb. 16, 1908, he was married to Mary Alliman, who died on Feb. 17, 1974. Surviving are one daughter (Esther ­ Mrs. William Mabe), 2 sons (Mahlon and Vernon), 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Amanda Krabill). He was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 21, in charge of Oliver Yutzy and Willard Leichty; interment in Bethel Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 71, Number 37 - September 19, 1978 - page 722

Bender, Fannie, daughter of Joel and Catherine (Gingerich) Erb, was born in East Zorra, Feb. 15, 1891; died at Maples Rest Home, Tavistock, Ont., Aug. 23, 1978; aged 87 y. On Nov. 30, 1911, she was married to Christian R. Bender, who died on June 6, 1964. Surviving are 3 sons (Ervin, Wilmer, and Anson), 16 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was a member of Cassel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at East Zorra Mennonite Church on Aug. 25, in charge of Ephraim Gingerich and Vernon Zehr; interment in church cemetery.

Doutrich, Jason H., son of David and Anna (Wenger) Doutrich, was born in Sadsbury Twp., Pa., Mar. 1, 1889; died at Duke Convalescent Residence, Lancaster, Pa., Aug. 12, 1978; aged 89 y. On Mar. 2, 1912, he was married to Lena Lahr, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Lloyd), 5 daughters (Alta ­ Mrs. Wilbur Smoker, Elva Doutrich, Ruth ­ Mrs. William Suydam, Sr., Esther ­ Mrs. Glen Stoltzfus, and Reba ­ Mrs. George Rissler), 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Sylvan and Maurice). He was a member of the Paradise Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 15, in charge of Clair B. Eby and Harold K. Book; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Miller, Edwin J., son of Jospeh D. and Cathrine (Johns) Miller, was born in Middlebury, Ind., Feb. 4, 1896; died at Seney, Mich., Aug. 11, 1978; aged 82 y. On Feb. 4, 1917, he was married to Sadie Hostettler, who died on Jan. 30, 1949. Surviving are 3 sons (William Paul, Victor, and Kenneth), one daughter (Mary ­ Mrs. Glenn Morris), 25 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Dan, Ira, and Perry), and a twin sister (Edna ­ Mrs. Claude Miller). He was preceded in death by one daughter and 2 sisters. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Meadville, Pa., where funeral services were held on Aug. 15, in charge of Alan Leinbach and Arland Miller; interment in Sunnyside Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Transcriber's note: The name Jospeh is as in the original.

Miller, Emil, son of Emil and Anna (Riegsecker) Miller, was born at Wauseon, Ohio, Mar. 13, 1901; died at Fulton C. Health Center on May 22, 1978; aged 77 y. On Nov. 8, 1934, he was married to Ruth Persel, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Dale and Lavern), 2 daughters (Mrs. Betty Ashbaugh and Mrs. Clara Garza), 10 grandchildren, one brother (Otto), and one sister (Clara). He was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 25, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche; interment in Lockport Cemetery.

Reitz, George P., son of George W. and Catherine (Kurley) Reitz, was born on July 17, 1892; died at his home on Aug. 23, 1978; aged 86 y. He was married to ___ ___ who preceded him in death. He was later married to Ella Vinson, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Harry and Paul), 2 daughters (Mable and Elva), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He was a member of Cedar Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Park Funeral Home on Aug. 26, in charge of Nelson L. Martin; interment in the Salem U.B. Church Cemetery, Chambersburg, Pa.

Roth, Ken, son of Albert and Elizabeth (Wagler) Roth, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., June 6, 1916; died of cancer at KW Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Aug. 13, 1978; aged 62 y. On Dec. 14, 1940, he was married to Clara Lebold, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Diane ­ Mrs. Ken Shantz, Margaret, and Gloria ­ Mrs. Bill Gross), 4 grandchildren, 2 brothers (William and Joseph), and 2 sisters (Barbara and Betty Anderson). He was a member of Elmira Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 16, in charge of Osiah Horst and Vernon Leis; interment in Mannheim Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Rupp, Violet E., daughter of Henry and Emma (Yoder) Stuckey, was born in Allan County, Ind., June 1, 1914; died of cancer at Medical College Hospital, Toledo, Ohio, May 23, 1978; aged 63 y. On Nov. 18, 1937, she was married to Mahlon Rupp, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Daryl, Lynn, and Larry), 6 grandchildren, one brother (Jesse), and 3 sisters (Hermia ­ Mrs. LaVern Nofziger, Louella Grieser, and Genevieve Stucky). She was a member of West Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 26, in charge of Carl Smeltzer, Peter Wiebe, and Edward Diener; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Schwartzentruber, Nancy, daughter of Jacob and Anna (Lichti) Zehr, was born in Waterloo County, Ont., June 13, 1886; died at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, Ont., July 10,1978; aged 92 y. On Sept. 28, 1912, she was married to Christian Schwartzentruber, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Edmund), 2 daughters (Mabel ­ Mrs. Bert Bachert and Edith ­ Mrs. Harold Widrick), 14 grandchildren, and several great-grand-children. Funeral services were held at the Blake Mennonite Church on July 13, in charge of Elmer Schwartzentruber, Clayton Kuepfer, and Ephraim Gingerich; interment in Blake Mennonite Cemetery.

Stoltzfus, William S., son of Ammon and Elizabeth (Schrock) Stoltzfus, was born in Decateur, Kan., Feb. 28, 1898; died at Corry, Pa., July 22, 1978; aged 80 y. On Apr. 2, 1919, he was married to Mabel Augustine, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Floyd, Reuben, Gerald, and Merlin), 5 daughters (Gladys ­ Mrs. Melvin Yoder, Fern ­ Mrs. Leroy Schweitzer, Bernetta ­ Mrs. Edgar Hennigh, Alverda ­ Mrs. Wilmer Swope, and Florence ­ Mrs. Dale Schrock), 30 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (John and Alvin), and 2 sisters (Anna ­ Mrs. Joseph Stutzman and Bertha ­ Mrs. Harvey Steider). He was preceded in death by one sister. He was a member of Valley View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 25, in charge of Ervin Helmuth and Arland Miller; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 71, Number 38 - September 26, 1978 - page 746

Bishop, Pearson M., son of Michael and Mary (Moyer) Bishop, was born in New Britain Twp., Pa., Sept. 13, 1893; died of a coronary occlusion with congestive heart failure at Souderton, Pa., Aug. 26, 1978; aged 84 y. On Feb. 13, 1914, he was married to Gertrude Crouthamel, who died on Aug. 20, 1964. Surviving are one son (Merrill C. Bishop), one foster son (Wilmer H. Bishop), 3 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 31, in charge of Sheldon W. Burkhalter and Mark M. Derstine; interment in Blooming Glen Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Eby, John S., son of Jeremiah and Mary (Shaum) Eby, was born near Brutus, Mich., June 9, 1917; died 3 weeks after open heart surgery at Brutus, Mich., Aug. 11, 1978; aged 61 y. On Mar. 28, 1942, he was married to Naomi Buskirk, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Elton, Maurice, and John M.), 2 daughters (Miriam ­ Mrs. Harold Smith and Margaret ­ Mrs. Philip Nolt, 4 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Emerson, George, Clayton, and Lawrence), and one sister (Susie ­ Mrs. Ralph Burch). He was a member of the Maple River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 15, in charge of James Gerber and Daniel Sommers; interment in nearby Mennonite cemetery.

Feick, Larry Edward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Feick, Cottom, Ont., died from injuries received in an accident on Aug. 17, 1978; aged 22 y. Surviving are his parents, one brother (David), one sister (Barbara), and a grandfather (Herbert Feick). Funeral services were held at the Bethel Mennonite Church on Aug. 21; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Miller, Anna M., was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Nov. 9, 1879; died at Virginia Mennonite Home, Harrisonburg, Va., Aug. 15, 1978; aged 98 y. Surviving are one foster daughter (Irene Driver) and one brother (Ernest Miller). She was a member of the Warwick River Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Lindsey Funeral Chapel on Aug. 16, in charge of A. Lloy Swartzendruber, John H. Shenk, and Truman H. Brunk; interment in Warwick River Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Reade, Nona Belle, daughter of George L. and Ida Cook, was born near South English, Iowa, Jan. 12, 1895; died at Wellman, Iowa, Aug. 31, 1978; aged 83 y. On June 4, 1916, she was married to George W. Reade, who died in 1966. Surviving are one son (Cordell Yoder), 5 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Edna ­ Mrs. Raymond Summers). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Gladys Reynolds), one son (Harold), one grandson, and one sister (Mamie Wenger). She was a member of the Liberty Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Wellman Mennonite Church, Wellman, Iowa, Sept. 3, in charge of Ron Kennel and Silas Horst; interment in the Brethren Cemetery near South English.

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