Gospel Herald Obituaries - July, 1987

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Gospel Herald - Volume 80, Number 27 - July 7, 1987, pages 492, 494.

Schrag.- Menno, 83, former "Mennonite Weekly Review" editor, died of leukemia on June 12 in Newton, Kans. He edited the independent Newton-based newspaper from 1935 to 1969. He took it from a paper circulated mostly in Kansas to a publication serving Mennonites-of all stripes-throughout North America. Schrag was also manager of Herald Publishing Company, which publishes the Review, from 1946 to 1974. He was a member of the company's board of directors until his death.

Albrecht.- Mary E. Gunden, daughter of John and Mary (Swartzendruber) Gunden, was born in Wright Co., Iowa, May 2, 1897; died at Huron Medical Care Facility, Bad Axe, Mich., June 15, 1987; aged 90 y. On Sept. 28, 1919, she was married to Mose Albrecht, who died on Jan. 24, 1980. Surviving are 3 sons (John E., Melvin, and Lyle), one daughter (Doris), one foster daughter (Hazel Luz), 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Laura Gunden). She was preceded in death by 2 infant children, 7 sisters, and 5 brothers. She was a member of Pigeon River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 18, in charge of Luke Yoder, Herb Troyer, and Kenneth Dietzel; interment in Pigeon River Church Cemetery.

Bair.- Martha M., was born Feb. 22, 1916; died of massive heart failure at South Mountain, Pa., June 11, 1987; aged 71 y. Surviving are one brother (Daniel). She was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 16, in charge of Dennis R. Kuhns and Robert L. Shreiner; interment in Bair Mennonite Cemetery.

Burkhart.- Caroline D. Witwer, daughter of Henry Z. and Mary (Dohner) Witwer, was born at Kissel Hill, Pa., June 24, 1893; died at Fairmount Rest Home, West Earl Twp., Pa., June 12, 1987; aged 93 y. On Feb. 10, 1925, she was married to Edwin G. Burkhart, who died on Dec. 14, 1979. Surviving are 2 sons (Richard W. and Clifford W.), 2 grandsons, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Ephrata Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 16, in charge of David Kniss and J. Elvin Martin; interment in Metzler Mennonite Cemetery.

Christner.- Wilbur E., was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Dec. 2, 1919; died at Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., June 12, 1987; aged 67 y. On Nov. 22, 1944, he was married to Mary Bontrager, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Darlene Bontrager), 3 sons (Ferman, Kenny, and Richard), 7 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Freeman and Vernon). He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 15, in charge of Gene Troyer and Rex Rogers; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Culp.- Ethel Neterer, daughter of George and Mary (Rearick) Neterer, was born in Goshen, Ind., Mar. 2, 1905; died at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, Pa., June 9, 1987; aged; 82 y. In May 1923, she was married to Wilbur J. Culp, who died on Sept. 10, 1971. Surviving are one son (George), one daughter (Opal), 5 grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. She was a member of Cove Mennonite Fellowship, Woodbury, Pa., where funeral services were held on June 12, in charge of Nelson R. Roth and Harold F. Horst; interment in the Holsinger Cemetery.

Geiser.- Mary Beller, daughter of Rudy and Leah Beller, was born in Milverton, Ont., Sept. 16, 1913; died at Shady Lawn Nursing Home on May 19, 1987; aged 73 y. In 1941, she was married to William Christner, who died in 1944. On Apr. 10, 1960, she was married to David F. Geiser, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Donald Christner), 5 stepdaughters (Anna Amstutz, Verna Snyder, Lavina Bissler, Ella Amstutz, and Laura Tennefoss), 5 stepsons (Clair, Lloyd, Ray, Dennis, and David Geiser), 23 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Idela Eschliman, Eva Shumaker, and Irene Beck), and one stepsister (Mildred Dietzel). She was a member of Sonnenberg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 23, in charge of Willard Mayer, David Garber, and Delvin Nussbaum; interment in Sonnenberg Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Gingerich.- Joseph, son of Mose and Magdalena (Gerber) Gingerich, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Jan. 9, 1916; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., June 4, 1987; aged 71 y. On Nov. 11, 1943, he was married to Ruth Brenneman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Murray Gingerich), one brother (Bill), and 3 sisters (Elmina Brenneman, Helena Zehr, and Ruth Mayer). He was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 7, in charge of Fred Lichti and Elmer Schwartzentruber; interment in Steinmann Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Hege.- Jonas E., son of Henry and Susan (Eby) Hege, was born on Apr. 25, 1893; died at Menno Haven on June 9, 1987; aged 94 y. On Sept. 4, 1917, he was married to Elizabeth M. Baer, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Lois Brenneman, Barbara Risser, Dorothy Groff, and Martha Hossler), 2 sons (Nathan and David), 17 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Marion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 12, in charge of Merle Cordell, James Beachy, and J. Mark Stauffer; interment in Marion Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Mast.- Erma L. Gardner, daughter of Levi and Edna (Yakley) Gardner, was born in Trail, Ohio, in 1913; died at Wooster Community Hospital, Wooster, Ohio, June 11, 1987; aged 74 y. On Aug. 24, 1929, she was married to Ray Mast, who died on June 2, 1967. Surviving are 3 daughters (Betty Martin, Mary Ellen Martin, and Ruth Ann Oswald), one son (Richard), 12 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Martin's Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 14, in charge of Richard F. Ross; interment in Berlin Cemetery.

Noe.- Louella K. Schrock, daughter of Peter B. and Katherine (Imhoff) Schrock, was born in Lowpoint, Ill., June 9, 1919, died at Peoria, Ill., May 5, 1987; aged 67 y. On Nov. 23, 1941, she was married to Arthur J. Noe, who died on Mar. 27, 1984. Surviving are 4 sons (Dennis, Keith, James, and J. Thomas), 2 grandchildren, and one brother (Bill Schrock). She was a member of Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 8, in charge of Paul Sieber; interment in Olio Cemetery.

Oswald.- Mary Ellen Schweitzer, daughter of Joseph and Katherine (Troyer) Schweitzer, was born in Milford, Nebr., Oct. 15, 1893; died at Morton, Ill., June 6, 1987; aged 93 y. On Jan. 16, 1910, she was married to Peter J. Oswald, who died on Sept. 14, 1957. Surviving are 6 daughters (Ethel Roth, Ruth Raymer, Lois Wilson, Erma Christiansen, Arlene Halder, and Bonnie Jean Hammontree), 3 sons (Donald, Ken, and Joe), 32 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, one daughter, 3 sisters, and 4 brothers. She was a member of Hopedale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 8, in charge of H. James Smith and Carl Horner; interment in the church cemetery.

Swartzendruber.- Thresa Hershberger, daughter of John A. and Susan (Rediger) Hershberger, was born at Milford, Nebr., June 21, 1910; died of complications of arthritis at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, June 16, 1987; aged 76 y. On Aug. 2, 1931, she was married to Rolla G. Swartzendruber, who died on Apr. 27, 1977. Surviving are twin sons (Donald and Ronald), 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Hilda Roth, Elva Troyer, Iola Hershberger, and Burdette Hershberger), and 3 brothers (Clarence, Albert, and Edgar). She was a member of Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 19, in charge of Dean Swartzendruber and Orie Wenger; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

Wittmer.- Raymond, son of Joseph and Amanda (Sommers) Wittmer, was born in Stark Co., Ohio, Mar. 13, 1921; died of heart failure at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, Fla., June 10, 1987; aged 66 y. On Feb. 14, 1942, he was married to Mattie Erb, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (Joseph, Ronald, Daniel, William, Richard, and Robert), 3 daughters (Carolyn Miller, Rose Wittmer, and Theresa Raber), 15 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Earl and William), and 4 sisters (Mary Yoder, Sylvia Yoder, Ruth Nisly, and Alta Davenport). He was a member of Bahia Vista Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 12, in charge of Stanlee Kauffman and Martin Sommers. Services were also held at Hartville Mennonite Church, Hartville, Ohio, on June 15, in charge of Richard Ross and Martin Sommers; interment in Hartville Mennonite Church Cemetery.

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Alderfer.- Eva Kratz, daughter of Wilson H. and Lizzie N. (Landis) Kratz, was born in Morwood, Pa., Aug. 28, 1906; died at Souderton (Pa.) Mennonite Home on June 15, 1987; aged 80 y. She was married to Wilmer D. Alderfer, who died in October 1977. Surviving are 2 daughters (Evelyn K. Wismer and Lizzie M. Alderfer), 3 sons (Clyde K., Arlen K. and James K.), one foster son (Timothy M. Paules), 2 sisters (Minnie L. Derstine and Hannah K. Swartley), and 2 brothers (Irwin and Norman Kratz). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Mary K. Alderfer). She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 19, in charge of John L. Derstine, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.

Brubaker.- J. Clarence, son of Jacob E. and Barbara (Ebersole) Brubaker, was born in Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 23, 1927; died in Cornwall Twp., Pa., June 14, 1987; aged 60 y. He was married to Grace Stahl, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Jerald N., Jay W., James L., and Jan A.), 2 daughters (Susan E. and Barbara R.), and 2 sisters (Barbara and Naomi). He was a member of Akron Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 17, in charge of Urbane Peachey and Don Blosser; interment in Akron Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Eshleman.- Chalice R., son of Jonas and Nora (Gerhart) Eshleman, was born in Greencastle, Pa., June 1, 1904; died of cancer at Ravenwood Lutheran Village Nursing Home, Hagerstown, Md., June 21, 1987; aged 83 y. On June 19, 1923, he was married to Evarella Shank, who died on Oct. 25, 1985. Surviving are 2 sons (Jonas and Joseph), 4 grandchildren, one brother (Samuel), and one sister (Vada Snyder). He was a member of Cedar Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 23, in charge of Nelson L. Martin and Floyd Shank; interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Garber.- Anna May Wenger, daughter of Amos Daniel and Anna May (Lehman) Wenger, was born in Millersville, Pa., May 27, 1904; died of a heart attack and stroke at Harrisonburg, Va., June 12, 1987; aged 83 y. On June 5, 1930, she was married to John F. Garber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Leonard, S. David, and John, Jr.), 5 daughters (Rhoda Cressman, Phoebe Hershey, Lois Lehman, Esther, and Rachel), 18 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Ruth Snider and Rhoda Wenger), and 3 brothers (Amos, Paul, and Chester Wenger). She was preceded in death by one son (Ethan) and one sister (Mary Kratz). She was a member of Lindale Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on June 17, in charge of Lynn Miller, Randy Schweitzer, and Paul Kratz; interment in Springdale Mennonite Church Cemetery, Waynesboro, Va.

Garber.- Mildred Miller, daughter of Norman S. and Mary (Longenecker) Miller, was born in Mount Joy Twp., Pa., Oct. 20, 1919; died of a stroke at Lancaster, Pa., June 6, 1987; aged 67 y. On Feb. 24, 1940, she was married to Parke M. Garber, who survives. Also surviving are 6 daughters (Hazel G. Charles, Joyce G. Shultz, Faye G. Yoder, Grace G. Hollinger, Dawn G. Meck, and Violet M. Knipe) and 2 sons (Fred M. and Dale M.). She was a member of Bossler Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 9, in charge of Russell J. Baer and Harlan M. Hoover; interment in Bossler's Cemetery.

Harris.- Tessie Oswald, daughter of Merlin and Betty (Stucky) Oswald, was born in Pender Nebr., Feb. 3, 1964; died at Omaha, Nebr., June 17, 1987; aged 23 y. On Dec. 2, 1983, she was married to Randall Harris, who also died on June 17. Surviving are her parents, one sister (Cheri Oswald), one brother (Jeffrey), and maternal grandparents (Ed and Ruth Stucky). She was a member of Beemer Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 22, in charge of Ivan Troyer and Sam Oswald; interment in Beemer Cemetery.

Mancini.- Edna Miller, daughter of John and Emma (Gindlesburger) Miller, was born in Holsopple, Pa., Mar. 1, 1930; died at Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., June 25, 1987; aged 57 y. She was married to Felix Mancini, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Dennis and Mark), 3 sisters (Beatrice Dunmyer, Pauline Bennett, and Dorothy Keyser), and one brother (Paul). She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 27, in charge of Phillip King; interment in Stahl Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Moyer.- Mamie R., daughter of Daniel L. and Annie (Brunner) Moyer, was born in Hilltown Twp., Pa., Jan. 1, 1904; died of pulmonary embolism at Sellersville, Pa., June 18, 1987; aged 83 y. Surviving are 2 brothers (Joseph R. and LeRoy R.). She was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 23, in charge of Robert L. Shreiner; interment in Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery.

Nofziger.- Irene Short, daughter of Aaron P. and Verena (Yost) Short, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Jan. 6, 1912; died of a heart attack at Medical College, Toledo, Ohio, June 22, 1987; aged 75 y. On Nov. 28, 1935, she was married to Clifford E. Nofziger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Denver J. and Dean E.), 2 daughters (Delores A. Smith and Donelda Richer), 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, one brother (Kenneth Short), and 3 sisters (Lucinda Riegsecker, Clara Richer, and Alice Short). She was a member of North Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 25, in charge of Robert Schloneger, Enid Schloneger, and Chauncey Grieser; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Rittenhouse.- Ellen Hagey, daughter of Henry and Hannah (Hagey) Derstein, was born in Hatfield Twp., Pa., Sept. 26, 1896; died at Souderton Homes, Souderton, Pa., June 20, 1987; aged 90 y. On June 5, 1915, she was married to Norman A. Rittenhouse, who died on Oct. 17, 1974. Surviving are 4 daughters (Miriam Ruth, Mary, Ruth Hunsberger, and Eva Alderfer), 2 sons (Norman D. and James), 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (John). She was a member of Plains Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 23, in charge of John E. Lapp and Gerald C. Studer; interment in Plains Mennonite Cemetery.

Roth.- Janice Birky, daughter of Glen and Mabel Birky, was born in Colorado Springs, Colo., Dec. 9, 1938; died of acute leukemia at Salem, Oreg., June 20, 1987; aged 48 y. On Dec. 12, 1958, she was married to Norman Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Ronald, Robert, and Nicholas), 2 daughters (Debra and Cynthia), her parents, one granddaughter, and one brother (Jack Birky). She was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 24, in charge of John P. Oyer; interment in Zion Church Cemetery.

Snow.- Nettie Mae Dean, daughter of Bob and Belle (Smith) Dean, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., on May 3, 1897; died of a heart attack at Harrisonburg, Va., June 18, 1987; aged 90 y. She was married to James Snow, who died in 1956. Surviving is one son (Carl), one daughter (Ruby Morris), 10 grandchildren, including Joann Hitt whom she raised, and 12 great-grandchildren. One son preceded her in death. She was a member of Elkton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 20, in charge of Norman Kauffman and Orval Shank; interment in Hensley family cemetery.

Sommer.- David C., son of George and Ann (Shertz) Sommer, was born in Illinois in 1899; died at Smithville, Ohio, May 12, 1987. In 1925, he was married to Viola Spiker, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Robert), one daughter (Georgia Linscheid), 5 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Albert and Joseph), and one sister (Emma Sommer). He was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 15, in charge of James Schrag and 0. J. Thompson; interment in Oak Grove Mennonite Church Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 80, Number 29 - July 21, 1987, page 526.

Bailey.- Elnora Leichty, daughter of John and Sarah Leichty, was born in Allen Co., Ind., May 7, 1911; died of a blood clot at Parkview Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Mar. 27, 1987; aged 75 y. On May 4, 1946, she was married to Gilbert Bailey, who died on Feb. 11, 1983. Surviving are one son (Duane) and one daughter (Connie Helmuth). She was a member of North Leo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 29, in charge of Ken Bontreger and Curt Kuhns; interment in Leo Cemetery.

Bender.- Michael, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bender, was born in Austria, July 21, 1906; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 29, 1987; aged 80 y. He was married to Emma Bast, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Russell), 4 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 2 step-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by one sister. He attended Wellesley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 1, in charge of Gerald Schwartzentruber; interment in Rushe's Cemetery.

Corey.- Adam Benjamin, son of Sterling and Dawn Corey, was born at Urbana, Ill., Feb. 20, 1987; died of infant crib death at Fisher, Ill., Apr. 27, 1987; aged 2 mo. Surviving are his parents and one sister (Amanda). Funeral services were held at Dewey Mennonite Church on Apr. 30, in charge of Elmer Wyse; interment in East Bend Memorial Gardens.

Ferguson.- Lester L., son of Wade S. and Kathryn A. (Newell) Ferguson, was born in Texas Co., Mo., Aug. 10, 1899; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, June 20, 1987; aged 87 y. Surviving are one brother (Lynn) and 2 sisters (Treva Griggs and Margaret Speas). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Worth and Ernest). He was a member of Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 23, in charge of Dean Swartzendruber; interment in Wellman Cemetery.

Gogel.- Charles S., son of William and Elsie (Beard) Gogel, was born in Spring City, Pa., Aug. 8, 1912; died at Greencroft Center, Elkhart, Ind., June 22, 1987; aged 74 y. On Apr. 15, 1933, he was married to Mildred Kolb, who died on May 10, 1985. Surviving are 3 daughters (Ruth Mae Brown, Janice Gogel, and Joan Bontrager) and 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Lois and Joyce Moyer). He was ordained to the ministry in 1961 and several at Conshohocken Mission and Allentown and Vincent Mennonite churches. He was a member of Vincent Mennonite church, where funeral services were held on June 26, in charge of Karl Glick and Matthew Kolb; interment in Vincent Mennonite Cemetery.

Grieser.- Bessie M. Good, daughter of Peter and Mary (Nafziger) Good, was born at Rantoul, Ill., Feb. 18, 1914; died of a heart attack at Americana Healthcare Center, Champaign, Ill., June 7, 1987; aged 73 y. On June 29, 1935, she was married to Melvin Grieser, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Rodney), one daughter (Karen Grieser), 2 grandchildren, one brother (Joseph Good), and 2 sisters (Carrie Yordy and Elsie Birkey). She was a member of Dewey Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 10, in charge of Elmer Wyse, Ivan Birkey, and Lester Hershey; interment in East Bend Memorial Gardens.

Honsaker.- Elizabeth Wolgemuth, daughter of Ezra and Lizzie (Miller) Wolgemuth, was born at Mt. Joy, Pa., May 13, 1918; died of cancer at his home in Roaring Spring, Pa., June 4, 1987; aged 69 y. On Nov. 24, 1945, she was married to John J. Honsaker, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Ann L., Jean L. Yoder, Peggy L. Bechtel, and Judy G. Walter), one son (Karl E.), 10 grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Pharis, Charles, and Clarence). She was a member of Martinsburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 8, in charge of John Davidhizar and Bob Yoder; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Hostetler.- Rollin, son of Oscar and Fannie (Yoder) Hostetler, was born on Apr. 30, 1899; died at his home on June 23, 1987; aged 88 y. On Dec. 24, 1922, he was married to Irma Oesch, who died on July 21, 1986. Surviving are 3 sons (Merrit, J. Richard, and Norman), 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one sister (Ruth Miller), and 2 brothers (Amos 0. and Paul). He was preceded in death by one grandson, one sister (Grace), and one brother (Truman). He was a member of Emma Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 27, in charge of Etril J. Leinbach, Ivan Miller, and Roger Smith; interment in Shore Cemetery.

Kilmer.- Anna Reed, daughter of Noah W. and Catherine (Pepple) Reed, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Aug. 1, 1891; died at the Brenn-field Nursing Center, Orrville, Ohio, June 17, 1987; aged 95 y. She was married to David W. Kilmer, who died on May 7, 1970. Surviving are 3 sons (Manford, Wilbur, and Ralph), one daughter (Louise Selzer), 2 foster sons (Paul DeVoe and Clyde DeVoe); 16 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 20, in charge of Ed Yoder; interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Kuebler.- Matilda P. Bachman, daughter of Andrew J. and Mary (Garber) Bachman, was born in Roanoke, Ill., Apr. 4, 1892; died at Eureka, Ill., May 18, 1987; aged 95 y. On Feb. 15, 1926, she was married to Ernest P. Kuebler, who died in 1948. Surviving are 2 sons (Melvin and Earl), 8 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, 6 brothers, and 2 sisters. She was a member of Roanoke Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 21, in charge of Eldon King; interment in Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery.

Liechty.- Martha Yoder, daughter of Solomon and Mary (Neuhouser) Yoder, was born in Allen Co., Ind., Aug. 29, 1901; died at Parkview Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Ind., June 27, 1987; aged 85 y. On Feb. 10, 1921, she was married to Peter Liechty, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Irene Miller, Luella King, and Marilyn Grieser) and 2 sons (Clifford and Herbert). She was a member of North Leo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 30, in charge of Ken Bontreger and Curt Kuhns; interment in Leo Cemetery.

Correction: In the obituary of Martha Yoder Liechty in the July 21 issue, it should have said that her husband, Peter Liechty, preceded her in death in January 1955. Also one son preceded her in death. Five children survive.

Miller.- Ruth F. Brenneman, daughter of Peter J. and Lydia (Miller) Brenneman, was born at St. Louis, Mo., July 18, 1901; died of cancer at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, July 2, 1987; aged 85 y. On Dec. 25, 1924, she was married to Thomas H. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Betty Jean Thomas and Nedra Schrock), 3 sons (Lynn, Roger, and Ned), and one sister (Christine Troyer). She was a member of Kalona Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at East Union Mennonite Church on July 4, in charge of Elton Nussbaum and Larry Rediger; interment in East Union Cemetery.

Stayrook.- Ruth E. Miller, daughter of Martin and Pearl (Saylor) Miller, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Apr. 23, 1910; died of a brain tumor at Maple Mountain Manor, Berlin, Pa., June 25, 1987; aged 77 y. On Feb. 12, 1927, she was married to Morton R. Stayrook, who died on Feb. 28, 1983. Surviving are 4 sons (Miller, Luther, Sam, and David), 4 daughters (Esther Byers, Eunice Hershberger, Patricia Galloway, and Maretta Hammitte), 39 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, 24 great-great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Edmund and Grant Miller). She was preceded in death by 3 sons (Morton, Jr., Harold, and Carmon). She was a member of Carpenter Park Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 29, in charge of Marvin L. Kaufman; interment in Blough Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder.- Marie A., daughter of Ray F. and Clara (Smeltzer) Yoder, was born in Indiana on May 27, 1914; died of cancer at her home in Glendale, Ariz., June 22, 1987; aged 73 y. She was married to Carol M. Yoder,* who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Kaylene Yoder Chapdelaine), 5 brothers (Robert, Sanford, John Mark, Clayton, and Wayne), and 3 sisters (Pauline Amstutz, Martha Miller, and Lenore Snodey). She was a missionary nurse for 4 years in Puerto Rico under the Mennonite Board of Missions. She was a member of Trinity Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held in charge of Peter Wiebe, David Mann, and Ray Keim; interment in Resthaven Cemetery.

* Correction: The obituary of Marie A. Yoder in the July 21 issue wrongly identified her as married to Carol A. Yoder. In fact, Marie and Carol had lived together for some 30 years following a tragic accident of Carol's. They had adopted Kaylene. Gospel Herald regrets the error.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 80, Number 30 - July 28, 1987, page 550.

Bender.- Gertrude Kauffman, daughter of Levi R. and Susan Alice (Stoner) Kauffman, was born at Martinsburg, Pa., Dec. 17, 1897; died at Harrisonburg, Va., July 4, 1987; aged 89 y. On Dec. 15, 1920, she was married to Ezra C. Bender, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Byron W.), and 5 grandchildren. She was a member of the Park View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 9, in charge of Edward Stoltzfus and Harold Eshleman; interment in Kauffman Cemetery, Curryville, Pa.

Blosser.- Gladys Marie Clark, daughter of J. Howard and Emma (Metzler) Clark, was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, Jan. 10, 1908; died at Salem Community Hospital, Salem, Ohio, July 7, 1987; aged 79 y. On Jan. 24, 1929, she was married to Chauncey Schloneger, who died on Sept. 30, 1943. On Aug. 31, 1946, she was married to Stelvin Blosser, who died on Apr. 4, 1987. Surviving are 2 daughters (Carol Blosser and Ruth Ann Horst), one son (Lowell Schloneger), one stepdaughter (Marie Wright), one stepson (Albert Blosser), one sister (Margaret King), and one brother (Paul Clark). She was preceded in death by one stepson (Joel Blosser). She was a member of Leetonia Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Midway Mennonite Church on July 10, in charge of Leonard Hershey; interment in Midway Cemetery.

Croyle.- Emma N. Stahl, daughter of Jacob G. and Ellen (Speicher) Stahl, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Aug. 25, 1898; died of congestive heart failure at Rittman, Ohio, July 4, 1987; aged 88 y. On June 29, 1918, she was married to Lloyd S. Croyle, who died on May 26, 1982. Surviving are 2 sons (Denton E. and Ellis B.), one daughter (E. Louise Wigle), 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one sister (Ruth E. Brant), and one brother (Howard H. Stahl). She was preceded in death by 3 sons (Alan, Dwayne C., and Carl) and one daughter (Sara Kathryn). She was a member of Thomas Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 8, in charge of Ellis B. Croyle and Aldus J. Wingard; interment in Thomas Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Lehman.- Elva Mae Groff, daughter of John H. and Anna M. (Brackbill) Groff, was born at Kinzer, Pa., Mar. 2, 1912; died at her home at Leola, Pa., Apr. 20, 1987; aged 75 y. On Jan. 26, 1935, she was married to Lester M. Lehman, who died on Nov. 10, 1981. Surviving are 3 daughters (Anna Lois Lehman, Evelyn Mae Sharr, and Loretta Elaine Lehman), 3 sons (Milton, Glenn, and Melvin), 4 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Elizabeth Groff, Elsie Martin, and Miriam Gehman), and 2 brothers (Clarence and Roy). She was a member of Stumptown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 22, in charge of Luke Nolt and John Oberholtzer; interment in Stumptown Cemetery.

Martin.- H. James, son of Simon B. and Lydia (Bauman) Martin, was born in Harrisonburg, Va., Nov. 26, 1923; died in Montevideo, Uruguay, May 29, 1987; aged 63 y. On Dec. 27, 1947, he was married to Anna M. Swartzendruber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Judith Ann Martin, Janet Arlene Shank, and B. Elaine Schmucker), 2 sons (James David and Daniel Lawrence), 8 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Violet Ropp, Elsie Gingerich, and Lois Witmer), and 3 brothers (Clare, Paul, and Lawrence). He was a member and former pastor of Bethel Mennonite Church in Ashley, Mich., and also served as pastor at Baden, Ont.; La Junta and Cheraw, Colo.; as well as various churches in Uruguay. Funeral services were held at La Floresta Mennonite Church and Colonia Delta, where interment took place.

Miller.- Irma Irene, daughter of Levi and Lydia (Miller) Miller, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Jan. 8, 1908; died at Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen, Ind., June 23, 1987; aged 79 y. Surviving are one sister (Esther E. Miller), and one brother (Gideon G.). She was a member of Clinton Frame Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home on June 25, in charge of Vernon E. Bontreger; interment in Miller Cemetery.

Schertz.- Lillian Pearl, daughter of William P. and Lena M. Schertz, was born at Eureka, Ill., Mar. 18, 1899; died at the Hospice of St. John's, Denver, Colo., June 16, 1987; aged 88 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Rose Nofsinger and Hazel Rhodes). She was preceded in death by 4 sisters (Freda Zehr, Silda Zehr, Edith Egli, and Lola Egli) and 2 brothers (Elmer and Alvin). A graveside service and interment was held at Rose Hill Cemetery, Manson, Iowa, on June 27. Memorial services were held in Denver, Colo., on June 28, in charge of Janice Yordy Sutter.

Schrock.- John D., son of Daniel and Anna (Roth) Schrock, was born in Shelbyville, Ill., July 25, 1922; died at Wayland, Iowa, June 22, 1987; aged 64 y. On Aug. 14, 1965, he was married to JoAnn Erb, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Anna Maria Holt and Pamela Jane Todd), one son (John Loren), 8 brothers (Raymond, Ervin, Edwin, Elmer, Daniel, Fred, Jacob, and Howard), and 6 sisters (Mabel Kittrick, Bessie Swartzendruber, Bertha Miller, Lillie Thomas, Esther Siville, and Lydia Ann Kennel). He was a member of Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 25, in charge of Edmond Miller and Vernon Gerig; interment in Sugar Creek Cemetery.

Stehman.- Fannie Katherine Troyer, daughter of Jacob and Mattie (King) Troyer, was born at Garden City, Mo., Nov. 25, 1889; died at Hesston, Kans., June 25, 1987; aged 97 y. On July 30, 1910, she was married to Jacob B. Stehman, who died in January 1963. Surviving are 4 sons (Clayton, Allen, Glenn, and Morris), 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Clayton, Allen, and Morris), and one sister (Mattie Ann Yoder). She was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Lela and Dorothea). She was a member of Glennon Heights Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Olinger's Mortuary on June 29, in charge of Ross T. Bender; interment in Lakewood, Colo.

Thomas.- Chester H., son of Elmer and Mary (Herr) Thomas, was born on June 5, 1908; died at St. Joseph Hospital on June 21, 1987; aged 79 y. On June 3, 1931, he was married to Suie E. Harnish, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Elmer, Ivan, Ernest, and Isaac), one daughter (Mrs. Kenneth Redcay), 16 grandchildren, one great-grandson, and 3 sisters (Anna, Betty, and Edna Hershey). He was a member of New Danville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 25, in charge of David Thomas, Elias Groff, and Jay Garber; interment in the New Danville Cemetery.

Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana


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