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An expanded obituary project of MennObits.  Includes additional information of obituaries appearing in
The Mennonite and other newspapers.   Source of individual obituaries given with each record.  Project managed by Thelma Martin.

 1971 - W to Z

   Weaver, Annie B.;   Yoder, Chester A.;   YODER , Lydia Miller;   YODER, Menno C.;   Yoder, William S.;  
Weaver.- Annie B., daughter of Enos M. and Anna (Buckwalter) Stauffer, was born near New Holland, Lancaster, Co., Pa., Apr. 23, 1881; departed this life Mar. 27, 1971, in the same house where she had been born and resided the last 31 years, after an illness of three weeks of pneumonia; aged 89 years, 11 months, and 4 days.
On Dec. 25, 1900, she was united in marriage to John A. Weaver, who was ordained a minister in 1902, and bishop in 1928. He predeceased her Mar. 26, 1953, and also 5 children: An infant son, Mabel, Levi, Jacob and James.
Surviving are 3 sons and 7 daughters: Mary S., New Holland, Pa.; Katie S., wife of Titus W. Zimmerman, Ephrata, Pa.; Lydia S., at home; Martin S., Ephrata; Annie S., wife of Adam M. Horst, East Earl, Pa.; John S. and Enos S., New Holland; Maggie S. and Frances S. at home; Lena S., wife of John S. Stauffer. East Earl; also 51 grandchildren and 76 great-grandchildren. She was the last of her immediate family.
In her youth she united with the Pike Mennonite Church, near Hinkletown, Pa., where funeral services were held Mar. 30, by Martin B. Weaver, text Rev. 14:13. Burial in the adjoining cemetery, on tha same date 18 years after her husband was buried.

From: Amish-Mennonite Church, Herold der Wahrheit, September 1971, p. 201
Issue donated by: Chris Yoder, Saugatuck, Michigan
Transcribed by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder- Chester A., son of John and Elizabeth (Miller) Yoder, was born in Centralia, Mo., on Apr. 27, 1907, and died May 4, 1971, at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, after having a stroke a few days before; aged 64 yr. 7 days. He united with the O. O. Amish Church and remained faithful to the end. He was married to Emma Kauffman on Nov. 19, 1931, near Plain City, Ohio. She survives and also two sons, three daughters, 17 grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters, and many other relatives and friends. Services were held at his farm home north of Kalona in two houses and also the barn, with a large group of relatives and friends present.
From: Amish-Mennonite Church, Herold der Wahrheit, June 1971, p. 129
Issue donated by: Chris Yoder, Saugatuck, Michigan
Transcribed by: Thelma Hoover Martin

YODER - Lydia (Miller) Yoder, a daughter of William K. and Anna (Brenneman) Miller, was born Dec. 25, 1884, near Parnell, Iowa; and died Oct. 17, 1971, near Kalona, Iowa, at the age of 86 years, 9 months, and 22 days.
On Dec. 19, 1909, she was united in marriage to William S. Yoder, who was later ordained Bishop. He preceded her in death on Jan. 20, 1971, (see Feb. issue), after having lived in matrimony over 61 years.
In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour, and united with the Old Order Amish Church, remaining a faithful member, and also a faithful helpmeet to her bishop husband. They had no children of their own, but her nieces and nephews, and other children, always found a ready welcome in their home. Truly a virtuous woman, her price is far above rubies.
She is survived by only one sister, Anna (Mrs. Harvey Bender), thirteen nieces, seventeen nephews, and a host of other more distant relatives and friends.
What is your life? It is even a vapor, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanishes away.
Funeral services were held in the home of her nephew, Ben L. Yoder, Riverside, Iowa, conducted by Glenn Bender and Elmer T. Miller in the house, and Enos C. Swartzentruber and Jonas J. Beachy in the barn.

From: Amish-Mennonite Church, Herold der Wahrheit, November 1971, p. 249
Issue donated by: Chris Yoder, Saugatuck, Michigan
Transcribed by: Thelma Hoover Martin


YODER, Menno C., son of David and Catherine (Miller) Yoder, was born Aug. 5, 1878, in Holmes Co., Ohio. He died at Grace Hospital, Hutchinson, Kan., on Jan. 20, 1971. Aged 92 yr., 5 mo., and 14 days.
He came to Reno County, Kansas, with his parents when he was six years old and resided there since.
In his youth he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and became a member of the O.O. Amish Mennonite Church and in this faith he passed away.
On Dec. 13, 1900, he was united in marriage to Mary, dau. of Jerry and Fanne Miller She predeceased him Mar. 4, 1948. To them were born 13 children of whom two died in infancy, and Daniel Feb. 21, 1970. The following children survive: Albert, Menno, and Harry of Hutchinson, Kan., Jerry, Yoder, Kan., Calvin, Sheridan, Ore., Melvin, Hutchinson, Catherine, Mrs. Joe A. Miller, Grove City, Minn., Roman, Sheridan, Ore., Abe, Hutchinson, and Mary, Mrs. Mahlon Wagler, Partridge, Kan. Other survivors include: 1 brother, David, Wooster, Ohio; 68 grandchildren; and 114 great-grandchildren.
He had enjoyed good health until the Last few months. Blood clots and other complications were the immediate cause of his death,.
Services were held on Jan. 23, 1971, with John N. Mast, David D. Jones, and David L. Miller as speakers. Burial in West Center Cemetery.

From: Amish-Mennonite Church, Herold der Wahrheit, March 1971, p. 57
Issue donated by: Chris Yoder, Saugatuck, Michigan
Transcribed by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder: Brother William S. Yoder of Kalona, Iowa, died on Jan. 20, 1971, at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, following a short illness. Aged 85 years, 9 months and 16 days. He was a son of Stephen J. and Lucy (Miller) Yoder. Was born April 4, 1885, near Kalona, Iowa, on the farm where he lived all his life. On Dec. 19, 1909, he was married to Lydia Miller who survives, living in matrimony over 61 years. In his youth he united with the Old Order Amish Church and remained faithful until death. On Oct. 26, 1919, he was ordained a minister and Nov. 13, 1927 a bishop which office he filled ably until he ordained another to take his place a few years ago. Services were conducted in the home Jan. 22, 1971, by Dan Hershberger, Chriss Otto and Glen Bender in one house, and Edward Nissley and Abe Gingerich also of Illinois in the other house.

From: Amish-Mennonite Church, Herold der Wahrheit, February 1971, p. 33
Issue donated by: Chris Yoder, Saugatuck, Michigan
Transcribed by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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