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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.

2011 C to F


Charles, Mary Longenecker; . . Chupp, Elmer; . . Chupp, Merl D.; . . Chupp, Vernon R.; . . Claassen, Elsie Linsenmeyer; . . Clemens, Phyllis G. Walker; . . Clemmer, Naomi B.; . . Coffman, Patty Lu Zehner; . . Coffman, Samuel; . . Coffman, Vivian Catherine Burkholder; . . Conrad, James Wesley; . . Crilow, Alma P. Sommer; . . Cross, George J.; . . Crossgrove, David Allen; . . Cunningham, Miriam F. Morse; . . Dagen, Esther M. Harnish Kreider; . . Dalke, Helen Brucks; . . Derstine, Jean Marie Langenwalter; . . Derstine, Margaret G.; . . Detweiler, Chester Alan; . . Detweiler, Russell M.; . .   Detwiler, Gladys Hoover; . . Dick, Kenneth James; . .  Dicob, Paul J.; . . Diener, Laura A. Herschberger; . . Diller, Rose Marie Amstutz; . . Dillman, Diana Cole; . . Disbrow, Caleb D; . . Driver, Ethel May; . . Dunn, Seth Bailey; . . Dutcher, Gertrude Lydia Maust; . Dyck, David ; . . .  Dye, Alice Louise Shenk; . . Eash, Cornelius J.; . . Eash, Emma J.; . . Eash, John L. ; . . Eberly, Arlene F. Good; . . Eberly, Diane Marie; . . Eberly, Ethel M. Hertzog; . . Eberly, Lelia Keller; . . Ebersole, Dorothy M. Weaver Zimmerman Sensenig Martin; . . Ebersole, Jacob L.; . . Ebersole, Myron Lester; . . Ebersole, Seth H.; . . Eby, Arlene M. Bomberger; . . Eby, Cora E. Hege; . . Eby, Isaac M.; . . Eby, Naomi Buskirk; . . Eby, Rhoda H. Martin; . . Egli, Lester G.; . .   Egli, Lyle N.; . . Ens, Abram; . . Erb, Nora L. Landis; . . Esbenshade, Edna B. Burkhart; . . Esbenshade, Marian F. Smoker; . . Esbenshade, Stella O. Nolt; . . Esh, Harry Lee; . . Eshleman, Grace Kiser; . . Eshleman, Kathryn C. Cline; . . Evashenko, Nellie M. Rast; . . Farmwald, Harvey D.; . . Farmwald, Harvey S.; . . Farney, Perry L.; . . Farrel, Esther Mae Martin; . . Felpel, Melvin B.; . . Ferster, Helen L. Renninger; . .   Fisher, Robert David; . . Flickinger, Kathryn Amanda Weaver; . . Flory, B. Rodney, Sr.; . . Fox, Lizzie S. Shirk; . .  Fox, Melvin W.; . . Fox, Patrick Harris; . . Franzen, Melvin; . . Frederick, Elaine G.; . . Freed, Dorothy F. Hagey; . . Freed, Hannah L. Landis;  . . Frey, Elias , Jr.; . . Frey, Gertrude "Trudy"; . . Frey, LuEtta June Schmidt; . . Frey, Ruth; . . Freyenberger, Joseph Dean; . . Friesen, Jakob ; . . Friesen, Tena Loewen ; . . Friesen, Wilbur D.; . . Fry, Mary Pauline Miller; . .

Charles, Mary Longenecker
, 88, died July 22, 2011 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Manheim, PA on December 17, 1922, to Elam B. and Florence F. (Brubaker) Longenecker. She was the wife of J. Harold Charles. They were married 63 years. She was a member of the Oakwood Mennonite Church where she taught Sunday school and Bible school.

Survivors include her husband; daughters, Lou Ann wife of Leon Ressler of Peach Bottom, PA; Julie wife of Brentley Hess of Millersville, PA; sons, Will and wife Daleen of Strasburg,PA; Marv and wife Sherri of Willow Street, PA; brother, Charles B. Longenecker of Lititz, PA; 9 grandchildren and a great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by a son, Ronald, and siblings, Harold, Elwood, and Thelma.

Memorial Service was July 31,2011 at the New Danville Mennonite Church, Lancaster. PA.

Source: Lancaster Newspapers.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Chupp, Elmer

Nov. 4, 1929 - Dec. 10, 2011

GOSHEN - Elmer Chupp, 82, of Apple Ridge Road, Goshen, went home to be with Jesus at 10:10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, surrounded by his family. He died from kidney failure and other prolonged illnesses.

He loved the Lord and his family and encouraged many others in their walk with Jesus. He enjoyed fishing and gardening with his grandchildren. He had a passion for the church and fellowshipping with family and friends. He was a faithful husband, father and grandfather who unselfishly gave of himself to all even in the midst of his own physical suffering.

He spent his last week on earth praying a blessing on each of his family members. His final act of love was to kiss his wife of 62 years goodbye as he looked into her eyes with all seven children at his side.

He was born Nov. 4, 1929, in Bremen to Floyd and Mary Ann (Miller) Chupp. On May 7, 1949, in Elkhart, he married Beverly (Olsen). She survives.

Also surviving are daughter Kathleen Chupp of Goshen; sons Donald (Gloria) Chupp of Sarasota, Fla., Stephen (Ronda) Chupp of Goshen, Gregory (Ruth) Chupp of Fremont, Jeffrey (Janice) Chupp of Bristol, Dennis (Carol) Chupp of New Paris and Mark (Sharon Shumaker) Chupp of Cleveland Heights, Ohio; sisters Edna Chupp of Nappanee, Mrs. Perry (Katie) Bontrager of Middlebury, Mrs. Melvin (Anna Mae) Stutzman of Etna Green, Mrs. Lee (Elva) Helmuth of Etna Green and Mrs. Toby (Martha) Yoder of Middlebury; brothers Daniel (Dorothy) Chupp of Nappanee and William (Minerva) Chupp of Etna Green; 27 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers John, Emery and Lamar Chupp.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec. 13, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Chupp, Merl D.

March 25, 1929 - Dec. 24, 2011

WAKARUSA — Merl D. Chupp, 82, of 67254 S.R. 19, Wakarusa, passed away at 3:50 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, at his home after an extended illness.

He was born on March 25, 1929, to Ray E. and Ada M. (Yoder) Chupp. He married Carylin Y. Shaum on Jan. 28, 1950 in Wakarusa. She survives, along with two sons, Craig (Linda) Chupp and Lyndell (Amy) Chupp, both of Goshen; a daughter, Nan (Philip) Miller of Goshen; five grandchildren, Brandon Chupp, Andrea Chupp, Brett Miller, Austin Miller and Cody Chupp; a brother, Carlyle E. (Pearl) Chupp of Nappanee; a sister, Shirley (Bob) Glenn of Wakarusa; and a sister-in-law, Joan A. Chupp of Nappanee. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Wayne R. Chupp.

Mr. Chupp was a retired farmer and had also worked at the Bremen Feed Mill. Prior to retirement, he also worked at Nappanee Supersweet (ADM) for 30 years. He also enjoyed raising livestock. He attended Nappanee Missionary Church.

Friends and family may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home in Nappanee and also one hour prior to services which will be at Nappanee Missionary Church at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27. Burial will be in Union Center Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Goshen Care at Home Hospice or Nappanee Missionary Church. Online condolences may be shared at www.tlyfh.com.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec. 26, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Chupp, Vernon R.

Feb. 2, 1942 - Aug. 16, 2011

VALLONIA -- Vernon R. Chupp, 69, of Vallonia, passed away Tuesdsay, Aug. 16, 2011, at 3:30 a.m. at his home.

He was born Feb. 2, 1942, in Kosciusko County to Rudy and Fannie (Miller) Chupp. He married Mattie Bontrager on May 2, 1968. She survives.

Also surviving are sons David (Wilma) and Rudy (Mary) Chupp, both of Shipshewana, Paul (Loretta) and Daryl Chupp, both of Middlebury, and William, Aaron, Benjamin and John Chupp, all of Vallonia; daughters Rebecca (Sam) Fisher of Shipshewana, Joann Miller and Sara (John) Miller, both of Middlebury, and Esther (Harry) Yoder of Goshen; 26 grandchildren; seven brothers; four sisters; and a sister-in-law.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son-in-law and three brothers.

Visitation will be after 3 p.m. today and all day Thursday at the Dave Chupp residence, 9640 W. 425 N, Shipshewana. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Richard Bontrager's residence, 4995 N. 675 W, Shipshewana. Burial will be in East Barrens Cemetery, Shipshewana.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Aug. 17, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Claassen, Elsie Linsenmeyer
, 96, of Goshen, IN died September 4, 2011. at Greencroft Healthcare. She was born in Gage County, Nebraska on August 20, 1915, to Fred and Minnie (Kechley) Linsenmeyer. She married Louis Claassen in Gage County on October 9, 1952. He passed away July 3, 1990.

Survived by a son, Mel (Lorna) Claassen; a grandson, Jeff (Mariko) Claassen; two great-grandchildren, Ethan and Hannah, all of Goshen. IN; a brother, Kenneth Linsenmeyer; and three sisters, Marie Kitt, Helen Burger, and Alma Spier.

She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Heidi Claassen June 20, 2003; two brothers, Ernest and Alfred Linsenmeyer; and a sister, Kathryn Claassen.

Mrs. Claassen lived through the depression on a farm in Gage County for 30 years before moving to Beatrice, NE in 1985. After her husband's death, she moved with her family to Goshen in 1993. She was involved in Ladies' Aid at First Mennonite Church, Beatrice, NE.

Funeral services were Wednesday September 6, 2011, at The Meetinghouse at Greencroft Goshen, IN and Saturday, September 10, 2011 at First Mennonite Church, Beatrice, Nebraska. Burial was in First Mennonite Church Cemetery, Beatrice, NE.

Source: Goshen News and
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home Goshen, IN
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Clemens, Phyllis G. Walker
, 94, of Souderton, PA, died October 27, 2011 at Lansdale, Montgomery Co., PA. She was born July 2, 1917 at Philadelphia, PA. On January 14, 1984 she was married to Marcus Clemens, who was born April 27, 1916 and died October 2, 2008.

Surviving are step-children, Donald and Marie Clemens; Orrie and Terri Clemens; Leanne and Dale Wentorf; Jane and Henry Landes; and Carolyn and Philip Bontrager, 14 step-grandchildren, 12 step-great-grandchildren.

A son, Donald Howard "Chip" Leidy preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held October 30, 2011 at Emmanual Lutheran Church, Souderton, PA with burial in Leidy's Cemetery, Souderton, PA.

Submitted by: Mike Derstine, Hatfield, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Clemens, Phyllis G.

Phyllis G. Clemens, 94, formerly of Souderton, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011 in the Dock Woods Community, Towamencin Twp. She was the wife of the late Marcus Clemens who died in 2008, and the late Donald C. Leidy who died in 1969. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Jacob Howard and Gertrude (Caddy) Walker.

She was employed on the office staff of the District Court Justices from 1970 to 1987, retiring after she was 70 years of age. She previously did sewing alterations and tailoring from home. In her earlier years she worked part-time at the Villager Clothing Company, General Coal, Union National Bank and at the family store, Walkers Grocery Store in Souderton. Mrs. Clemens was a long-time member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Souderton. She served as a volunteer at Grand View Hospital as well as at Dock Woods Community. She was an avid bridge player and participated in many spelling bees.

She is survived by three stepdaughters, Leanne G. Wentorf (Dale) of Goshen, IN, Jane G. Landes (Henry) of Souderton and Carolyn G. Bontrager (Philip) of Berrien Springs, MI; three stepsons, Donald G. Clemens (Marie) of Goshen, IN, Orrie G. Clemens (Theresa) of Ft. Collins, CO and Richard G. Clemens (Jane) of Harrisonburg, VA; fourteen step-grandchildren; 12 step-great-grandchildren; and ten nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by a son, Donald Howard "Chip" Leidy, four brothers and three sisters.

Memorial Services will be held Sunday, October 30 at 2:30PM in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 69 W. Broad St., Souderton, PA 18964. Family will receive friends from 2 to 2:30PM prior to the service. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family in Leidy's Cemetery, Franconia Twp. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 2004 Sproul Rd., Suite 208, Broomall, PA 19008 or to Emmanuel Lutheran Church at the above address. Arrangements are by the Sadler-Suess Funeral Home, Telford. www.sadlersuessfuneralhome.net

Published in The Reporter on October 28, 2011
RemembertinPA.us
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Clemmer, Naomi B.
- 86, of Souderton, PA died January 6, 2011 at Souderton Mennonite Homes.   Born in Hatfield Twp, to Norman and Sarah (Beyer) Clemmer. She was a member of Souderton Mennonite Homes Fellowship.

Survived by: Paul B. Clemmer (Brother) & wife, Betty of Souderton, PA; Esther B. Clemmer (Sister) of Souderton, PA; Gerry Loux (Niece) & husband, Bob of Pennsburg, PA; Ronald Clemmer (Nephew) & wife, Mary of Mertztown, PA; Carolyn Alderfer (Niece) & wife, Charles of Telford, PA; David Clemmer (Nephew) & wife, Rebecca of Ridley Park, PA; 8 great neices and nephews; 3 great-great nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was January 11, 2011 at Souderton Mennonite Summit View Auditorium,   Souderton, PA. Burial was at Souderton Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Source:   Anders Detweiler Funeral
Home & Crematory, Souderton, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler




Coffman, Samuel


Coffman, Patty Lu Zehner


SYRACUSE -- Samuel Coffman, 80, and Patty Lu Coffman, 77, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011.

Samuel was born Jan. 1, 1931, in Shipshewana. Patty was born Aug. 5, 1933, in Ligonier. They were married Sept. 1, 1956, at High Street United Methodist Church in Muncie.

Sam served in the U.S. Army and had been an educator and administrator with East Allen Community Schools. Patty had worked at Acro Products and retired from the City of New Haven's Clerk Treasurer Office. They both were members of Nappanee Missionary Church.

Sam also was a member of Gideons International and served in jail ministries. He loved teaching, gardening and fishing and was a mentor and an encourager to many. Patty enjoyed quilting, genealogy, baking, scrapbooking and being with her friends. She had a great sense of humor, was a great mother and wife and was always there for her family. Together, they loved music, hosting family events, playing games and traveling.

They are survived by their children, Scott (Kay) Coffman of Sumter, S.C., Amy (Larry) Knepp of Leo and Laura (Trent) Sailor of Carmel; grandchildren Andrew and Joel Coffman, Alyssa and Austin Knepp and Miciah, Jael, Janss, Janum and Jai Sailor; Sam's brother, Donald (Margaret) Coffman of Shipshewana; and many nieces and nephews.

They were preceded in death by their parents, Victor and Vinetta Coffman and Paul and Mabel Zehner; and Sam's brother, John (Betty) Coffman, and sister, Evelyn (Kenneth) Blosser.

The service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2011, at Nappanee Missionary Church, 70417 S.R. 19, Nappanee, with visitation starting at 9 a.m. Visitation also will be from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2011, at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne.

Memorials may be given to The Gideons International. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
April 7, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin




Coffman, Vivian Catherine Burkholder
, 88, died January 31, 2011 at Oak Lea Nursing Home. She was born on January 22, 1923 in Rockingham County to Walter O. and Anna Belle Fulk Burkholder. On September 29, 1946, she married David Coffman who preceded her in death on February 23, 1999. She was a member of Weavers Mennonite Church.

Survived by a daughter, Glenna Hertzler and husband Leslie of Harrisonburg, VA; a son-in-law Paul Rempel and wife Yvonne of Alberta, four grandchildren, Janelle Kinniburgh and husband Stu, Michelle DeGbon and husband Lemie of Alberta, Lindsay Hertzler and husband Graham Hollander, Patrick Hertzler, all of North Carolina, three great grandchildren, Bailey Joanna Kinniburgh, Breanna Joy DeGbon, Amy Belle DeGbon.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Joanna Rempel.

Memorial service was February 4, 2011 at Weavers Mennonite Church conducted by Rev. Phil Kanagy.

Source: McMullen Funeral Home Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Conrad, James Wesley
, 73, of High Amana, IA died June 29, 2011 at Cedar Rapids, IA. He was born September 10, 1937 at Mt. Pleasant, IA. On July 14, 1959 at Kalona, IA he was married to Shirley Gingerich, who died in 2009.

Surviving are Sons: Mike (Colleen) & Ron (Christina), Daughter: Amy (Brad) Yoder, 5 grandchildren, and a brother, Willard Conrad of Hesston, KS.

Memorial services were held July 2, 2011 at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, Wayland, IA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Laurie Miles, Wayland IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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James Wesley Conrad, age 73, of High Amana, IA, formerly of Wayland, IA, died Wednesday June 29, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 AM Saturday July 2, 2011 at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church in rural Wayland, IA with Pastor Richard Swartzendruber and Pastor Nathan Luitjens officiating. Burial will follow at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 PM Friday July 1, 2011 at the church. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home in Marengo is handling the arrangements.

Survivors include his two sons: Michael (Colleen) of Marengo; Ronald (Christina) of Wayland; and daughter Amy Yoder (Brad) of High Amana; five grandchildren: Jory, Daniel, and Brinley Conrad; Gracie and Simon Yoder; and brother Willard Conrad (Hettie) of Hesston, KS.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Shirley in 2009, brother Edwin, and sister Ruth Liechty.

James Wesley Conrad was born September 10, 1937, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, the son of Daniel and Luetta Kaufman Conrad. He graduated from Wayland High School in 1956. He served in 1-W for a year in Denver, Colorado. He married Shirley Ilene Gingerich on November 14, 1959 at Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, Kalona, Iowa. James was a farmer and also was employed by Farmers Implement in Washington, Iowa in the parts department and then was a truck driver for Agri-Way Feeds of Wayland, Iowa.

He loved John Deere tractors, playing with his grandchildren, and spending time outdoors and walking around his farm. He also enjoyed music especially Johnny Cash. He was a lifetime member of Sugar Creek Church and most recently attended Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church.

Kloster Funeral Home
Marengo/Brooklyn, IA
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Crilow, Alma P. Sommer

June 2, 1920 - July 27, 2011

GOSHEN -- Alma P. Crilow, 91, died early Wednesday morning, July 27, 2011, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen.

She was born June 2, 1920, in Imlay City, Mich., to Simon W. and Sarah (Lehman) Sommer. She moved to Goshen in 2000. On June 2, 1942, she married Floyd B. Crilow in Millersburg, Ohio. He died in 1979.

A member of Millersburg Mennonite Church, Ohio, she volunteered at Save-N-Serve for 20 years. She enjoyed crocheting, embroidery and quilting.

Surviving are a daughter, Vivian E. (Dale) Schlabach of Middlebury; son Doyle J. Crilow of Goshen; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, daughter, three brothers and six sisters.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at The Meetinghouse at Greencroft, Goshen, and from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Millersburg (Ohio) Mennonite Church, where the funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Martins Creek Cemetery, Millersburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to Millersburg Mennonite Church.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
July 28, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Cross, George J.

Oct. 28, 1926 - Aug. 26, 2011

MIDDLEBURY -- George J. Cross, 84, of Middlebury, died at 3:44 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, at IU Health Goshen Hospital.

He was born Oct. 28, 1926, in Elkhart County, to Enos and Mattie (Yoder) Cross. On Nov. 28, 1946, in Goshen, he married Verna Weldy. She survives.

Surviving are daughter Carol (Lester) Shelter of Shipshewana; sons Charles (Agnes) Cross of Goshen, David (Martha) Cross of Goshen, Lavern (Rosalyn) Cross of Middlebury and Dean (Coleen) Cross of Milford, Neb.; 23 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; nine stepgreat-grandchildren; three sisters; three brothers; and a half brother.

He was preceded in death by daughter Sharon Bontrager, one sister and one brother.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Griner Mennonite Church, Middlebury, with one hour of visitation prior. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery, Goshen.

Memorials may be given to World Missionary Press or Heralds of Hope.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
August 27, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Crossgrove, David Allen
, 57, of Leo, Indiana, died May 26, 2011. Born in Ft. Wayne, IN. to Orvil & Mary Crossgrove. He married his wife, Melody Bartlett on June 8, 1972. David loved his God and family, was God Fearing, God Centered, and was always there for others.

Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Melody Crossgrove; mother, Mary Crossgrove of Leo; sons, Phillip Crossgrove of South Carolina and Kevin Crossgrove of Ft. Wayne; daughter, Tami (Joe) Mann of Leo; grandson, Anthony Crossgrove; granddaughter, Lauryn Hallaert; brothers, Larry (Eileen) Crossgrove of Delaware and Gary Crossgrove of Ft. Wayne; and sisters, Judy (Willy) Schwartz of Leo and Betty (Aaron) Graber of Arizona.

David was preceded in death by father, Orvil Crossgrove.

Service was June 1, 2011, at North Leo Mennonite Church, Verlin Haarer and Joe Mann officiating.

Source: McComb & Sons Funeral Home Ft Wayne, IN.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Cunningham, Miriam F. Morse

Feb. 6, 1911 - Nov. 6, 2011

GOSHEN - Miriam F. Cunningham, 100, Goshen, died at 7:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011, at Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born Feb. 6, 1911, in London, England, to Winthrop B. and Lucy (Johnson) Morse. She married John W. Cunningham on Oct. 28, 1948, in Binghamton, N.Y. He died Sept. 27, 1982.

Surviving are a son, David (Janice) Cunningham of Nappanee; grandchildren Megan Cunningham of Chicago and Christopher John (Jennifer) Cunningham of Elkhart; and a great-granddaughter, Claire Cunningham.

Preceding her in death were her husband and sister, Marjorie Saul.

Miriam received her bachelor's from New York University, BSW and her master's from Columbia University, MSW. She and her husband served as missionaries in Tennessee from 1949 to 1952. From 1952 to 1968, she was a social worker at Bashor Home, where together, with her husband, they were administrators. Then from 1968 to 1980, Miriam was a social worker at Goshen Community Schools. She was a member of College Mennonite Church, Goshen.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, at the Meetinghouse at Greencroft where the service will follow at 1 p.m. Dee Swartz, chaplain at Greencroft, will officiate. Burial will be in Yellow Creek Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to Bashor Home.

Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 8, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Cunningham, Miriam F. Morse, 100, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died November 7, 2011 at the same place. She was born February 6, 1911 in London, England to Winthrop B. and Lucy (Johnson) Morse. On October 28, 1948 at Binghamton, NY she was married to John W. Cunningham, who died September 27, 1982.

Surviving are a son, David (Janice) Cunningham, and two grandchildren.

A sister, Marjorie Saul preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held November 1, 2011 at The Meetinghouse, Greencroft, Goshen, IN with burial in Yellow Creek (Brick) Cemetery, Elkhart Co., IN.

Submitted by: Sandra Shenk Lapp, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Dagen, Esther M. Harnish Kreider
, 92, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at the Mennonite Home. Born in Pequea Twp., she was a daughter of the late Enos C. and Ella (Kreider) Harnish, and stepdaughter to the late Barbara (Barr) Harnish. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Elvin Kreider, and her second husband, Clarence L. Dagen.

Mrs. Dagen was a member of the Willow Street Mennonite Church. She volunteered at the Water Street Rescue Mission and at the Mennonite Home. She enjoyed flowers, and visiting with friends, especially on the sun porch of the Mennonite Home. In earlier years, she took pleasure in sewing, and often hosted sewing circles at her home. Most of all, she cherished the time spent with her family.

Mrs. Dagen is survived by her daughter: Carolyn A., wife of Richard C. Sensenderfer of Willow Street; her granddaughters: Tammy E., wife of Eric P. Hiller of Willow Street; and Tonya Sensenderfer, partner of Jennifer J. Clarke of New York; her brother: Parke, husband of Kathryn Harnish of Lititz; and five stepchildren. Esther was also preceded in death by five brothers, two sisters, and a daughter, Doris.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 15, 2011 at the Mennonite Home, Oreville Chapel, 1520 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster with Chaplain Dorcas J. Martzall and Rev. Robert A. Breneman officiating. Viewing will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Byerland Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Dr., P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. The Gundel Funeral Home, Inc. is assisting the family with arrangements.

Intelligencer Journal - 9/12/2011
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Dalke, Helen Brucks
, 96, of Aberdeen, Bingham Co., Idaho died June 29, 2011 at American Falls Power Co., Idaho. She was born December 25, 1914 at American Falls, Idaho to Henry and Louise Brucks. On June 15, 1934 at Aberdeen, Idaho she was married to Ferdinand Dalke.

Surviving are children, Delon, Karen Dirks (Joel Moss), and Nancy Clark (Greg), 4 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

One sister and three brothers preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held July 5, 2011 at First Mennonite Church Aberdeen Idaho with burial in Homestead Cemetery, Aberdeen, Idaho.

Submitted by: Anne Hege, Aberdeen, ID
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Derstine, Jean Marie Langenwalter
, 78, of Hesston, Harvey Co., KS died September 24, 2011 at the same place. She was born January 11, 1933 at Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS to Edwin and Marie (Dester) Langenwalter.

Surviving are children, Alonna, Rebecca, Deborah, Timothy, Regina, Sarah, and Ben, and 11 grandchildren.

Memorial services were held at Schowalter Villa Chapel, Hesston, KS.

Submitted by: Donna Koehn
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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HESSTON -

Jean Langenwalter Derstine, 78, passed away on Saturday (Sept. 24, 2011) at Schowalter Villa in Hesston.

She was born on Jan. 11, 1933, in Wichita, the daughter of Edwin and Marie Dester Langenwalter. She graduated from Hesston Academy in 1953 and La Junta Mennonite School of Nursing in 1956. After marriage, she was a homemaker.

Jean was married to Merrill Derstine. He survives.

She was a member of Whitestone Mennonite Church in Hesston.

She is survived by sons, Timothy (Rosita) of State College, Pa., and Benjamin of State College; daughters, Alonna (Eric) Smith of Philadelphia, Rebecca (Don) Esch of Newton, Deborah Zug of Harleysville, Pa., Regina (Arlie) Overton of Marion, and Sarah (Curt) Epp of McPherson; sister, Linda (Willard) Smith of Blountstown, Fla.; and 11 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Ann Bloom.

Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Schowalter Villa Chapel in Hesston. Chaplain Wendy Miller will officiate.

Memorials may be made to the Hesston College Nursing Department or Schowalter Villa Good Samaritan Caring Fund, in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, 107 S. Lancaster, Hesston, KS 67062.

The Newton Kansan
Newton Kansan
Posted Sep 30, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Derstine, Margaret G.,
83, of Lancaster, PA died June 21, 2011 at the same place. She was born February 21, 1928 at Souderton, PA to Herbert A. and Lillian B. (Godshall) Derstine.

Surviving are a sister, Grace, and brother-in-law, Abe.

A brother, Marvin Derstine, and sister-in-law, Pauline, and three infant brothers preceded her in death.

Margaret served four years in Cuba teaching Bible classes and spent 38 years in education, including 28 years as teacher and librarian at Locust Grove Mennonite School, Lancaster, PA. She also worked at the Mennonite Information Center in Lancaster for 19 years.

Memorial services were held July 16, 2011 at Forest Hills Mennonite Church, Leola, PA with burial in Eby Cemetery, Leola, PA.

Submitted by: Norma Stauffer, Leola, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Detweiler, Chester Alan, 17, of Arthur passed away at 3:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 10, [2011] in rural Arcola.

Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. today (Wednesday) [April 13, 2011] at the Marion Miller residence, 1618 East County Road 2000 North, Arthur, with the Bishop Howard Miller officiating. Burial will be in Otto Cemetery. Visitation will be any time after 2 p.m. Monday at the Marion Miller residence. Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Mr. Detweiler was born on May 23, 1993, in Wautoma, Wisconsin. He was a son of Chester E. and Amanda C. (Herschberger) Detweiler.

He is survived by his parents, Chester E. and Amanda Detweiler; one brother, Reuben Lynn Detweiler and his girlfriend, Diane Schrock; four sisters, Fannie Mae Schrock and husband Daniel, Rebecca Kay Detweiler, Verna Rosann Detweiler, and Amanda Marie Detweiler, all of Arthur; paternal grandparents, Eli T. and Naomi C. (Gingerich) Detweiler of Jamesport, Missouri; and his maternal grandparents, Chris and Fannie D. (Kauffman) Herschberger of Bloomfield, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Lena Fern Detweiler.

Mr. Detweiler worked for Graber Buildings.

The Arthur Graphic, Arthur, IL
04-12-2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Detweiler, Russell M.
, 83, of Sellersville, PA died Oct. 29, 2011 on his family's farm. Born August 25, 1928, at home, he was the son of the late Norman A. and Sallie (Moyer) Detweiler. He was the husband of Evelyn L. (Bergey), with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage on May 21, 2011

He was a lifetime member of Rockhill Mennonite Church, and a longtime member of Gideon's International. Russell Pastored at Rockhill, Franconia, Eden and Towamencin Mennonite churches. He also recorded the weekly Sunday School lessons which were broadcast on the radio for Sunday School Meditations. During retirement, he loved spending time at their home in Honey Brook and spending time with family and friends.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Glenda Moyer and husband, Phil, of Souderton, Julie Gotwals and husband, Brent, of Telford and James Detweiler and wife, Yvonne, of Sellersville; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Lorene Derstine of DeLand, FL, Merrill M. Detweiler and wife Suzanne, of Sellersville, Gladys Nice, wife of Curtis Nice, Telford; and a sister-in-law, Cora Detweiler of Telford.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Donald M. Detweiler and brother-in-law, Joseph Derstine.

Funeral was Nov 4, 2011, at Towamencin Mennonite Church, Kulpsville, PA. A private burial will take place at Rockhill Mennonite Cemetery.

Source: The Reporter Lansdale, PA October 31, 2011.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Detwiler, Gladys Hoover


Oct. 31, 1918 - March 11, 2011

GOSHEN -- Gladys Detwiler, 92, of Greencroft Boulevard, died at 8:45 p.m. Friday (March 11, 2011) at Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born Oct. 31, 1918, in Elkhart County to Amos and Lovina (Roose) Hoover.

She married Chester Detwiler on Aug. 5, 1939.

Surviving are a daughter, Joyce (Randy) Homes of Goshen; three sons, Carl (Evelyn) Detwiler of Nappanee, Robert Detwiler of Argos and Keith (Rhonda) Detwiler of Goshen; a sister, Edith Huber of Goshen; a brother, Charles Hoover of Goshen; nine grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were a son, Stephen Detwiler; a grandson, Kevin Detwiler; a stepsister, Dorothy Kulp; and a daughter-in-law, Paulette Detwiler.

Mrs. Detwiler was a homemaker and a member of Yellow Creek Church of the Brethren, where she was a deacon. She served 15 months in Brethren service.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., and for an hour before the 10:30 a.m. funeral service Tuesday at Yellow Creek Church of the Brethren. Pastor Mark Bendes will officiate, with burial to follow in Yellow Creek Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Yellow Creek Church of the Brethren missions.

Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
March 13, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Dick, Kenneth James
, 80, of Henderson, York, NE died September 8, 2011 at the same place. He was born August 13, 1931 was married to Wilma Friesen, who survives.

Surviving are children, Kerry and Barb Dick, Darla and Loren Cleveland, Mark and Karen Dick, and Jamie Dick, 9 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held September 12, 2011 at Bethesda Mennonite Church, Henderson, NE with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Tanya Thieszen, Henderson, NE
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Dick, Kenneth James

Kenneth James Dick, age 80, of Henderson, died Thursday, September 8, 2011 surrounded by his family, after a long courageous battle with cancer.

He was born August 13, 1931 in Henderson to Abe and Kathryn (Goossen) Dick. Kenneth was a lifelong well driller and farmer in the Henderson area.

He was united in marriage to Wilma Friesen on January 23, 1953 in Henderson Nebraska.

He worked 47 years for a well drilling company and was responsible for many of the wells in York and surrounding counties.

His passion was well drilling and his hobby was farming in the Bradshaw area. He enjoyed time spent with his family and attending many of his grandchildren's activities.

The Lord blessed them with 58 years of marriage and to their union four children. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Wilma; children and spouses Kerry and Barb Dick, Henderson, Darla and Loren Cleveland, Grand Island, Mark and Karen Dick, Henderson and Jamie Dick, Las Vegas, Nev.; nine granddaughters, Tennille Dick, Kayla and Joel Gilmore, all of Henderson, Nev., Lindsay Thompson, Young America, Minn., Jessica Cleveland, Hesston, Kan., Jennifer Cleveland, Wichita, Kan., Mackenzie and Mikaelyn Dick, Henderson, Natalia and Elsa Dick York. Four great-grandchildren, Keshawn, Kyra, Malachi and Asher. Sister and brother-in-law Mable and Raymond Siebert, sister Blanche Franz and sisters-in law Edna Goertzen, Erma Goertzen and Viola Friesen. Many nephews, nieces and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents.

Burial will be at 2:15 pm, Monday, September 12, 2011 at the Bethesda Cemetery, Henderson.

Memorial services will follow at 3 p.m. at the Bethesda Mennonite church. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. Saturday and 1-9 p.m. Sunday at Metz Mortuary in Henderson.

The family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. that evening. Memorials may be directed to the Bethesda Cemetery Directory or Henderson Health Care Services.

Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.metzmortuary.com. Metz Mortuary, Henderson, Neb. is handling arrangements.

York News-Times, York Co., NE
Published: Saturday, September 10, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Dicob, Paul J.
, 88, of Lowville, Lewis Co., NY died May 26, 2011 at the same place. He was born November 29, 1922 at New Bremen, Lewis Co., NY to Benedict and Cecelia (Carrier) Dicob.

On December 20, 1984 he was married to Frances Yousey Koziol, who was born July 18, 1929 and survives. Paul married Mildred M. Zehr on June 12, 1947 at Croghan Mennonite Church. They purchased the Victor Virkler farm on February 6, 1948. His wife, Mildred, passed away in 1973. Paul married Frances Yousey Koziol in December 1984.

Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Rodney and Joanne Dicob of Lowville, 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, two brothers, Robert Dicob of Vero Beach, FL; and Gilbert and Rosemary Dicob of Glendale, Arizona; and a sister Patricia Hickox of Carthage; and several nieces and nephews.

Brothers, Donald and Richard, and his sisters, Elizabeth (Midge) Kempney and Mary Lucille, who died in infancy, preceded him in death.

He went to work in the woods at an early age and became known for his love of workhorses. Paul started working at Mackinac Island in 1976 driving his tour carriage giving tours of the famous island. He was a member of the Lowville Mennonite Church and the North Country Draft Horse Club.

Memorial services were held May 31, 2011 at Croghan Mennonite Church, Croghan, Lewis Co., NY with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Susan Boldt, Lowville, NY
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin




Diener, Laura A. Herschberger

     
Laura A. (Herschberger) Diener, 77, of Arcola passed away at 7:05 a.m. on Monday, February 21, 2011, at home.
     
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) at the Jake Stutzman residence, 421 N CR 400 E, Arcola. Bishop Jake Stutzman will officiate. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery, rural Arcola. Visitation will be this afternoon and evening (Wednesday) at the Jake Stutzman residence. Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
     
Laura was born February 8, 1934, in Nappanee, Indiana. She was a daughter of Annanias B. and Drusilla (Yoder) Herschberger. She married Levi M. Diener on December 1, 1955, in Arthur. He survives.
     
Also surviving are seven children, Dennis Diener of Arthur, Willard Diener and wife Mary of Arcola, Rebekah Borntreger and husband Allan of Oakland, Tobias Diener of Arthur, Ruth Miller and husband Ed of Arthur, Irma Miller and husband Glen of Ligonier, Indiana, and Ira Diener and wife Esther of Goshen, Indiana; 28 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers, Henry Herschberger and wife Wilma of Goshen, Indiana, David Herschberger and wife Frieda of Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada, Ura Herschberger and wife Sarah of Arthur, and Omer Ray Herschberger of Niles, Michigan; and one sister, Fannie Mae Helmuth and husband Jacob of Lovington.
     
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, and a great-grandson.
     
Laura was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

The Arthur Graphic, Arthur, IL
02-22-2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Diller, Rose Marie Amstutz
, age 91, of Orrville, OH died September 25, 2011, at Mercy St. Anne Hospital in Toledo, OH. She was born on June 19, 1920, to Adam and Lydia (Sprunger) Amstutz. She was united in marriage to Lester Diller on June 18, 1944. He died July 8, 1971.

She taught at Kidron and Dalton Schools. Later, she taught Religious Education at Kidron, Dalton, Mt. Eaton and Apple Creek. Rose Marie was a member of Salem Mennonite Church in Kidron, where she was a member of Women in Mission, the choir, the Spiritual Council, taught Sunday school and Bible school. She formerly served on the Board of Trustees of Bluffton University and Central Christian High School. She was also a life member of the Kidron Community Historical Society.

Survived by two daughters, Dr. Ann (Randall) Snyder of Columbus, and Mary (John) Lauback of Perrysburg, OH; grandsons, David and James Lauback, both attending Ohio Northern University; sister, Celia Blough of Bluffton, OH; brother-in-law, Harley Himes of Kidron; and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and sisters, Ethel Himes and Effie Badertscher.

Services were held at Salem Mennonite Church in Kidron on October 1, 2011 with Rev. Kevin Himes officiating. Burial took place in the church cemetery.

Source: Auble Funeral Home Orrville, OH.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Dillman, Diana Cole
, 64, of Bluffton, OH died June 28, 2011 at the same place. She was born March 20, 1947 at Mt. Sterling, KY and was married to James Dillman, who survives.

Memorial services were held July 2, 2011 at Chiles & Sons Laman Funeral Home, Bluffton, OH.

Submitted by: James Dillman
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Diana G. Dillman, 64 of Bluffton died at 6:00 PM June 28, 2011 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born March 20, 1947 in Sharpsburg, Kentucky to Cecil "Pete" Walters and Elizabeth Robinson Cole. On September 3, 1965 she married James Dillman who survives.

Diana was previously co-owner at the Village Cut n Curl, Bluffton. She had also been a dental assistant at Dr. Huss's office, Bluffton and worked in customer service at Sam's Club, Lima. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Bluffton. She was a 1966 graduate of Bluffton High School and Findlay Cosmetology School.

Survivors also include three sisters Tammy (Roger) Cole Gowens of Fort Smith, Arkansas, C Ann (H.K) Cunningham, of Stanton, Kentucky, and Eva June (Bob) Friel of Louisville, Kentucky; two sister in laws Marylin (Rich) Basinger of Bluffton, Ohio and Diane (Jim) Elshire of Wapakoneta, Ohio and a mother in law, Treva (Jim) Suter of Bluffton.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Gary Cole.

Services will be 10:30 AM Saturday at Chiles-Laman Funeral Home, Bluffton. Rev. Steven J. Yoder officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton. Visitation will be held Friday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Source: Tributes.com
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Disbrow, Caleb D.
, 96, of Archbold, Fulton County, Ohio died May 19, 2011 at the same place. He was born May 2, 1915 at Morenci, MI to Ernest and Floy (Johnson) Disbrow. He was married to Estella Grieser, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Elizabeth (John) Uphoff; Kenneth (Donna) Disbrow; Shirley (Richard) Stuckey; and Ernest (LaVon) Disbrow, 19 grandchildren, and 41 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held May 21, 2011 at Fairlawn Haven Chapel, Archbold, Fulton County.

Submitted by: Barb Crossgrove, Stryker, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Driver, Ethel May
, 89, of Harrisonburg, VA died February 15, 2011 at the same place.  She was born September 17, 1921 in West Virginia at to Benjamin and Lula (Kohne) May.  She was married to Fred A. Driver, who is deceased.

Surviving are a son, Lewis R. Driver, two grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and a sister, Patsy Thompson.

A son, James L. Driver and a daughter, Grace E. Birchfield preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held February 19, 2011 at Springdale Mennonite Church, Waynesboro, VA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Nancy Stoll, Waynesboro, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Dunn, Seth Bailey

Seth was born on October 10, 1990, a precious gift on the birth date he shared with his mother. His short but rich life came to an end on Monday, August 1, 2011.

Seth was known for his intelligence, wit, broad kindness and deep, caring, honest friendships. He had a sense of humor punctuated by an unmistakable laugh. Seth had a great joy for life and impacted almost everyone in ways that even he didn't fully recognize, drawing people into his world exclusive of no one. He loved music, tacos, snow and longboarding, bicycling, hiking, and camping. His faith in Christ was genuine and foundational for all he did. He was an active member at College Community Mennonite Brethren Church in Clovis, where he worked as a summer intern in 2009. Seth was a graduate of Sanger High School, where he participated in band, played varsity football and track, and was a leader in student life. He was a senior at Bethel College in North Newton, Kansas. At Bethel Seth helped to start a coffee shop on campus, participated actively in campus student life, co-hosted a campus radio show, and performed in several plays. When at home in Fresno, he worked at Simonian Farms.

Seth is survived by his parents, Larry and Susan; his brothers, Eli and Isaac Dunn of Fresno; great-grandmother, Irene Hieber of Visalia; grandparents, Jon and Marian Bailey of Hanford and Barbara Dunn of Clovis; aunts and uncles, Jon and Joyce Bailey of Hanford and Kathy and Pat Cooper of Reno; numerous cousins and countless friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at North Fresno Mennonite Brethren Church, 5724 North Fresno St., on Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. Remembrances may be made to the Seth Dunn Memorial Scholarship Fund at Bethel College.

Published in the Fresno Bee
[Fresno, CA] on August 7, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin




Dutcher, Gertrude Lydia Maust
, 86, of Hartville, Ohio died May 19, 2011 at home in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio surrounded by her family. She was born September 4, 1924 at Bay Port, Huron Co., Michigan to Earl and Idella Maust. On December 24, 1944 she was married to Frank Dutcher, who was born March 28, 1924 and died October 10, 2006.

Surviving are children, Jonathan & Violet Dutcher of Virginia, Ruth & Ajay Massey of Columbus, OH; Dan & Barb Dutcher of Hartville, OH; Naomi & Dan Leaman of Florida; and Titus & Deb Dutcher of Sugarcreek, OH; 17 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and brothers and sisters, Elmer Maust, Cora Yoder, Glen & Erma Maust, and James & Freda Maust, all of Michigan.

A son, David Dutcher preceded her in death.

Gertrude spent a lifetime serving Christ and working alongside her husband, Frank, in ministry throughout their 62 years of marriage. They spent nine years in missions in Bowling Creek, Ky., before their call to pastor the congregation at Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Hartville, Ohio in 1957. She remained in Hartville until Frank's passing in 2006. She spent her remaining years in the home and care of her daughter, Ruth, in Columbus, Ohio, where she attended Columbus Mennonite Church. Her passion for the 'least of these' connected many to Christ and His Body over her lifetime. Her family will always remember the twinkle in her eye and adventurous spirit!

Memorial services were held May 23, 2011 at Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Hartville, Ohio with burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Hartville, Ohio.

Submitted by: Cindy Fleming, Hartville, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


 

Dyck, David
June 12, 1926 - July 30, 2011

David Dyck was born on June 12th, 1926, in the village of Miloradovka, one of several Mennonite settlements in the Ukraine, the son of David Gerhard Dyck and Agneta (Kroeker) Dyck. In November of 1929, along with his parents and older, sister (Helen), and younger sister (Martha) David began the long, and difficult journey to emigrate to Canada. They settled in Grassy Lake, AB on July 4th, 1930. In 1931 they were able to purchase 320 acres of farm land and began farming. As a family, they continued to farm in Grassy Lake up until 1966.

In 1936, at the age of 10, David accepted Jesus Christ as his personal saviour, and he lived every day of his life in a close relationship with Him. He was baptized in 1941, at the age of 15. Over the next few years he attended Bible School in Coaldale, AB, as well as Prairie Bible Institute in Three Hills, and MBBC in Winnipeg, MB. In the summer of 1943, David had the opportunity to be involved with developing the first summer camp at the Southern Alberta Bible Camp. Over the rest of his life, church camps would have a special place in his heart. David continued to farm with his father, during those years. They were busy years, full of hard but rewarding work.

In early 1955, David was introduced to Mary Klassen and the two of them were married on June 3rd, 1955. They continued to farm in Grassy Lake until 1966, at which time they moved to the Linden area and began building a hog farm. By this time their family had grown with the addition of their children: Esther, Danny, Arthur, Glenn and Stephen.

Both David and Mary were busy with life on the farm, with the family, and with being involved in the church here in Linden. Over the years they taught Sunday School, worked with the Youth and, in the case of David, were very involved in various committees and church projects. The project that resonated the most with David was Camp Evergreen. David was involved with Camp Evergreen, right from its inception. He not only served on the board, but helped with the planning and actual construction of the facility. He had an ongoing passion for Camp Evergreen, his entire life. The 70's and early 1980's were good years on the farm and in the family. The family farmed together up until late 1988, when, with the collapse in the hog market, high interest rates and pressure from the bank, they shut down the farm.

With the loss of the farm, David now had a great deal of time on his hands, but rather than relax into retirement he became busier than ever with Church work and Camp Evergreen and was also involved with Mennonite Mutual Insurance, sat on Village council and was instrumental in the planning and building the Linden Seniors Lodge. David and Mary also managed to have many travelling holidays during these years. But no matter what all was going on, family always came first to David. In his last years, David slowed down a fair bit, as travelling became too difficult. But he always had a story to tell, a solution to a question, or a bit of gentle advice or wisdom to share with you.

David passed away peacefully, late in the evening, on Saturday, July 30th, at the Three Hills Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary; his daughter Esther (and Bernie) Giese, of Linden, AB, and their children Chris (Anna) Giese and Michael (Julie) Giese; by his son Danny (and Brenda) Dyck, of Vernon, BC, their children Andy (Stephanie) Dyck, Carl James "CJ" (Anna) Dyck, Shelby (Cory) Munk, and Danielle Nicole "Nici" (Jon) Carey; by his son Arthur (and Caroline) Dyck, of Linden, AB, and their children Peter (Randi) Dyck and Kevin Dyck; by his son Glenn (and Jean) Dyck, of Innisfail, AB, their children Brent Neumiller-Dyck, Mark (Lindsay) Dyck, and Greg Dyck; and by his son Stephen (and Kristin) Dyck-Ellerbeck, of Victoria, BC, and their children Delean Dyck-Ellerbeck, Seth Dyck-Ellerbeck, Taeja Dyck-Ellerbeck and Kai Dyck-Ellerbeck; along with 13 great-grandchildren, his sisters Helen Peters, of Winnipeg, MB; Martha Janzen, of Pincher Creek, AB; and Agnes Bartel, of Coaldale, AB, and his brothers Walter (and Lydia) Dyck, of Winnipeg, MB, and Rudy (and Anne) Dyck, of Saskatoon, SK.

Memorial Services were held Wednesday, August 3, 2011, at Linden Mennonite Brethren Church, Linden, AB with interment in Linden Cemetery. Memorial tributes may be made to Camp Evergreen, Box 492, Sundre, AB Arrangements in care of SUNSET FUNERAL SERVICE Linden, 403-546-3903.

Capital Printers LTD. Three Hills, AB
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH



Dye, Alice Louise Shenk
, 92, of Mesa, Arizona died September 10, 2011 at the same place. She was born June 24, 1919 at Cherew, Colorado to Jacob and Laura (King) Shenk.

Alice and W. J. Dye were married April 20, 1941 and divorced March 8, 1968. W. J. is still living at the time of her death.

Surviving are children, Carolyn Dye-Marquand; Wes Dye; and Jim Dye, 2 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, three sisters, Doris Hjelmstad; Laura Ann King; and Ruth Amstutz, and a brother, J.B. Shenk.

Memorial services were held September 18, 2011 at Mariposa Gardens Cemetery Chapel, Mesa, Arizona with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Sandra Shenk Lapp, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin




Eash, Cornelius J.

Sept. 7, 1923 - Jan. 11, 2011

SHIPSHEWANA -- Cornelius "Neal" J. Eash, 87, of Shipshewana, died at 8:06 p.m. Tuesday (Jan. 11, 2011) at Parkview LaGrange Hospital, Lagrange.

He was born Sept. 7, 1923, in LaGrange County to John H. and Ida (Beachy) Eash. On Dec. 30, 1954, he married Ruth Graber. She died Sept. 30, 1969. On Nov. 25, 1970, he married Wilma Slabaugh. She survives.

Daughters Rosanna (Andrew Jr.) Yoder, Wilma (Dave) Anderson, Naomi (Ervin) Raber and Christina (Lonnie) Miller; sons Melvin (Laura) Eash, Marion (Susan) Eash, Sylvan (Connie) Eash and Allen (Cindy) Eash; 37 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; sister Katie (Dan) Hochstetler; and sister-in-law Polly Eash survive.

He was preceded in death by daughter Pauline Eash; two grandsons; brothers Levi, Tobe, Lewis and Eli Eash; and sisters Lena Bontrager, Fannie Frey, Esther Bontrager and Lucy Eash.

Visitation is all day today at the Lonnie Miller residence, 2030 N. 500 W., Shipshewana. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the LaVern Beechy residence, 5580 W. 200, Shipshewana. Burial will be in East Barren Cemetery, Shipshewana.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Jan. 13, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Eash, Emma J.

Nov. 27, 1920 - Sept. 26, 2011

TOPEKA - Emma J. Eash, 90, of Topeka, died at 2:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, at her residence.

She was born Nov. 27, 1920, in Douglas County, Ill., to Jacob J. and Catherine (Otto) Eash.

Surviving is a sister-in-law, Verna Eash of Topeka.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Lavina Zook and Tillie and Lizzie Eash; three brothers, Henry, John and Enos Eash; and two half sisters, Anna Mast and Christiana Herschberger.

She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church, a homemaker and enjoyed quilting and gardening.

Visitation will be all day today, Sept. 27, at the Clarence Miller residence, 5415 W. 700 S., Topeka. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, also at the Clarence Miller residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop Dan Yoder and home ministers. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery, LaGrange. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is handling arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Sept. 27, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin


 

Eash, John L.
April 9, 1917 - January 4, 2011

John L. Eash, age 93, of Burr Oak, MI was called to his heavenly home where he longed to go for some time on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at the Fairview Living Centre in Centreville, MI. He was born April 9, 1917 in Midland, MI a son to the late Levi and Fanny (Bontrager) Eash. On July 27, 1940 in Leo, Indiana he married Erma M. Haarer.

John was employed as a truck driver and in 1949 moved to Findley, MI where he owned and operated the Feed Mill until retirement in 1990 at the age of 73. He was a member of Locust Grove Mennonite Church where he was very involved in the church activities. He has enjoyed music his whole life, especially singing in Quartets and enjoyed reading, writing, and crossword puzzles.

Surviving are his wife Erma; 3 children: Andrea (Merle) Yeager of Centreville, MI, Michael Eash of Burr Oak, MI, and David (Sylvia) Eash of Sturgis, MI; 9 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 1 brother; 3 sisters; and daughter-in-law: Judy Eash of Holland, MI.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sons: Lowell (1960) and Richard (1994), 2 sisters, and 3 brothers.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 - 8:00 P.M., Thursday, at the Hackman Family Funeral Home - Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091. Funeral services celebrating the life of John L. Eash will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, at the Locust Grove Mennonite Church, 29525 Findley Rd., Burr Oak, MI 49030 with Pastor Bill Beck, officiating. Interment and graveside services will follow in Locust Grove Cemetery. Hackman Family Funeral Home

Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH



Eberly, Arlene F. Good
, 72, of Reinholds, went home to be with our Lord on Friday, October 21, 2011 after a 6-month battle with cancer. Born in Terre Hill, she was the daughter of the late Mahlon H. and Edna G. (Good) Good. She was the loving wife of Marlin H. Eberly, celebrating 53 years of marriage on April 26.

She loved spending time with her family and attending the grandchildren's music and sporting events. Family and friends savored many delicious home-cooked meals around her dining room table. She and Marlin enjoyed traveling on many bus trips. Arlene was a member of Blainsport Mennonite Church, where she enjoyed teaching the preschool children's class. A homemaker, she also worked in the deli department at Weaver Markets, Adamstown for many years.

In addition to her husband, she will be deeply missed by her 6 children, Sandy J., wife of Larry Stoltzfus, New Holland; Ruthie A., wife of Bob Fox, Lititz; Joyce E., wife Tim High, Ephrata; Randy L., husband of Deb (Habecker) Eberly, Ephrata; Diane J., wife of Dave Shupp, Reinholds; Bob L., husband of Dawn (Habecker) Eberly, Ephrata; 17 grandchildren, Janelle Young, Jalisa and Jason Rutt, Chad and Corey Fox, Amanda Reese, Austin, Adam, Alex and Amy High, Anthony and Jordan Eberly, Ben and Dan Shupp, Jesenya, Nicole and Serena Eberly; 1 great-grandson, Miles Young. She is also survived by siblings, Lloyd, husband of Alta (Nolt) Good, Stevens; Melvin, husband of Sylvia (Sensenig) Good, Ephrata; Willa Mae, wife of Luke Sauder, New Holland. She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Wilmer W. Rutt.

A viewing will be held at the Blainsport Mennonite Church, 85 S. Blainsport Road, Reinholds on Tuesday, October 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday 9 to 10 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 10 a.m. with Pastor Eric P. Marshall and Bishop L. Keith Weaver officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Denver.

Intelligencer Journal - 10/22/2011
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Eberly, Diane Marie
, 58, of Bridgewater, formerly of Broadway, passed away Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, at Harrisonburg Health & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Harrisonburg on Aug. 20, 1952, and was a daughter of the late Mark Rhodes and Frances O. (Burkholder) Eberly.

Diane was a retired biology teacher for seven years at Halifax County, and for 24 years at Broadway High School. She was a member of Dayton Mennonite Church.

She is survived by a sister, Doris E. Greider and husband, Ben, of Bridgewater; a brother, Dwight O. Eberly and wife, Barbara, of Mount Crawford; two nieces, Lisa Graham and husband, Seneca, and Crystal Walker and husband, Christopher; three great-nieces, Natalye Graham, Sydney Walker and Hannah Walker; and two great-nephews, Seneca Merle Graham and Zachary Walker.

A funeral service will be held at the Dayton Mennonite Church at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 17, 2011, with Pastor Daryl Driver, Pastor Raleigh Rhodes and Terry Cline officiating. Burial will follow at Dayton Mennonite Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the Dayton Mennonite Church Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Science Department at Broadway High School, 269 Gobbler Drive, Broadway, VA 22815.Johnson Funeral Service in Bridgewater is in charge of arrangements.

Daily News Record - 1/15/2011
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Eberly, Ethel M. Hertzog
, 74, of Denver, PA died January 16, 2011 at Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center. Born in Rothsville, PA to Spencer and Florence (Martin) Hertzog. Her husband of 55 years, Joseph G. Eberly, survives. She was a member of the Bowmansville Mennonite Church.

Survived by her husband Joseph and four daughters: Sharon married to Ervin Weaver, Bowmansville, PA; Sandra married to Larry Weber, Mohnton, PA; Joyce married to Larry Horning, Bowmansville, PA; Joanne married to Stuart Martin, East Earl, PA; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four siblings: Bertha married to Ken Hoffert, Sinking Spring, PA; Lee married to Naomi Hertzog, Newmanstown, PA; Lavern married to Marie Hertzog, Denver, PA; Lloyd married to Mae Hertzog, Denver, PA.

Funeral service was January 20, 2011 at the Bowmansville Mennonite Church, with Pastors Duane Ringler and Ken Becker officiating. Interment was in the Bowmansville Mennonite Cemetery, East Earl, PA.

Source: Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler




Eberly, Lelia Keller
, 88, of Harrisonburg, VA died February 28, 2011 at Crestwood in Harrisonburg, VA.  She was born on February 13, 1923 in Dayton, VA to William and Sallie Simmers Keller. Her husband of 53 years, Warren Rohrer Eberly, preceded her death on December 17, 1995. She was a charter member of Dayton Mennonite Church.

Surviving are six sons, Willard K. and wife Eva (Hartzler) of Bari, Italy, Sherman D. and wife Ann (Peifer) of Harrisonburg, VA; Richard L. and wife Joan (MacAllister) of Harrisonburg, VA; Wendell J. and wife Carol (Weaver) of Harrisonburg, Charles W. and wife Sonya (Stahl) of Harrisonburg, VA; Brent W. and wife Chris (Wright) of Bridgewater, VA; a sister, Lorene Layman of Dayton, VA; thirteen grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry and Warren Keller, and three sisters, Orpha Keller, Evangeline Showalter, and Nellie Early.

A celebration of life memorial service was March 2, 2011 at Dayton Mennonite Church, Pastors Daryl Driver and Nate Yoder conducted the service.  The graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the Dayton Mennonite Cemetery, prior to the memorial service.

Source:  McMullen Funeral Home, Harrisonburg, Va.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

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Eberly, Lelia Keller, 88, of Harrisonburg, [VA] went to be with her Lord on Feb. 28, 2011, at Crestwood in Harrisonburg. Her husband of 53 years, Warren Rohrer Eberly, preceded her death on Dec. 17, 1995. Mrs. Eberly was born on Feb. 13, 1923, in Dayton, Va., and was a daughter of the late William and Sallie Simmers Keller.

She was a charter member of Dayton Mennonite Church. Lelia was a devoted Christian wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, and will be greatly missed by her family, friends and church community.

Surviving are six sons, Willard K. and wife, Eva (Hartzler), of Bari, Italy, Sherman D. and wife, Ann (Peifer), of Harrisonburg, Richard L. and wife, Joan (MacAllister), of Harrisonburg, Wendell J. and wife, Carol (Weaver), of Harrisonburg, Charles W. and wife, Sonya (Stahl), of Harrisonburg, Brent W. and wife, Chris (Wright), of Bridgewater [VA]; a sister, Lorene Layman of Dayton; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Eberly was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry and Warren Keller, and three sisters, Orpha Keller, Evangeline Showalter and Nellie Early.

Lelia's celebration of life memorial service will be held at Dayton Mennonite Church on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at 11 a.m. Pastors Daryl Driver and Nate Yoder will conduct the service. The graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. at the Dayton Mennonite Cemetery prior to the memorial service.  The family will have a viewing and receive friends Tuesday, March 1, 2011, from 6 until 8:30 p.m. at Weavers Mennonite Church at the Shady Oak Fellowship Hall. Friends may also call at McMullen Funeral Home at anytime on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrance can be made in Lelia's memory to the Virginia Mennonite Missions, 901 Parkwood Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22802, or to the Good Samaritan Fund, Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, 1501 Virginia Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22802.

Daily News Record - 3/1/2011
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Ebersole, Dorothy M. Weaver Zimmerman Sensenig Martin

Dorothy M. Ebersole, 84, of 288 Skyline Dr., Denver, formerly of Elizabethtown, died Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at Reading Hospital after a 2-year battle with cancer. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Rueben and Lydia (Martin) Weaver.

She was married to Henry M. Zimmerman, deacon at Risser Mennonite Church, who died in 1961, Elmer Sensenig, who died in 1984, Abel Martin, who died in 1998, and John Ebersole, who celebrated 9 years of marriage on June 8.

Dorothy was a homemaker and a member of Hahnstown United Zion Church. For a few years, she worked at Spring Glen Farm Kitchens. She enjoyed bus trips, going to the mountains, her family, Hymns and Gospel songs, and quilting.

Surviving in addition to her husband, John, are five children, Sharon, married to George Colon of Narvon, Norma, married to David Musser of Denver, Erla, married to Ivan Nolt of Terre Hill, James, married to Kim (Palm) Zimmerman of New Holland, and Iris, married to Harold Zeiset of East Earl; a stepdaughter, Judith, married to Kenneth Witmer of Manheim; a stepson, Dennis, married to Mary Ebersole of Elizabethtown; 8 grandchildren; 8 step-grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 11 step-great grandchildren; and two brothers, Leroy and Wilmer Weaver, both of Ephrata.

Preceding her in death is a grandson, Anthony Musser; four brothers, Isaac, Moses, John and Lawrence Weaver; and three sisters, Elizabeth Martin, Mabel Martin, and Ellen Stauffer.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 24, at 2 p.m. at the Ephrata United Zion Church, 408 E. Fulton St., Ephrata, with the Reverend Jay Showalter and the Reverend Ethan Levengood officiating. Interment will be in the Risser Mennonite Cemetery. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.

Intelligencer Journal - 7/21/2011
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish




Ebersole, Jacob L.
, 96, formerly of Elizabethtown, PA died January 26, 2011 at the United Zion Retirement Community, Lititz, PA. Born in Elizabethtown, to Moses and Lizzie Longenecker Ebersole. He was the husband of the late Alverta Musser Ebersole who died on January 20, 2007. He was a member of New Haven Mennonite Church, Lititz, PA.

Surviving are five daughters, Clarene M. wife of Elvin B. Boll of Elizabethtown, PA; Doris M. Kriner of Lebanon, PA;   Eunice M. wife of Carl E. Ginder and   Alta M. wife of Harold M. Moyer both of Mount Joy, PA; Joann M. wife of Glenn R. Martin of Lititz, PA; a son, John M. husband of Ava Nichols Ebersole of Mechanicsburg, PA.. 20 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, 2 great great granddaughters and a brother, John Irwin husband of Dorothy Ebersole of Denver, PA.

Preceding him in death are: four great grandchildren, three brothers: Lester, Abner, and Moses Ebersole, four sisters: Ruth Musser, Edith Groff, Ada Baum, Susan Ebersole, a son-in-law, Joseph F. Kriner, and a daughter-in-law, Verna Shenk Ebersole.

Funeral service was January 30, 2011 at the New Haven Mennonite Church Lititz, PA., with ministers: Luke Martin, Glenn Fox, LeRoy Martin, and Amos Hurst officiating. Interment is in Stauffer's Mennonite Cemetery, Derry Twp. Dauphin Co., PA.

Source: The Buch Funeral Home Manheim, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Ebersole, Myron Lester
, 86, of Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA died December 8, 2011 at the same place. He was born June 5, 1925 at Sterling, IL to Lester R. and Mamie (Martin) Ebersole. On August 26, 1949 he was married to Geraldine Ann Hartman, who was born October 1, 1924 and survives.

Surviving are a daughter, Susan Elaine Ebersole (married to John Bauman) a son, Jon Michael Ebersole, four grandchildren, a brother, Richard Ebersole, and a sister, Irma Bowman (married to the late Earl Bowman).

Myron and Geraldine served with The Mennonite Central Committee in relief work with Palestinian Refugees in Jericho 1950-52. He was the Administrator of Prairie View Hospital, Newton, Kansas 1952-57.

He was a hospital Chaplain and Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis, Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 1967-78, and the Penn State University Medical Center, Hershey Pennsylvania, 1978-96. He also served as a Supervisor at The Christian Medical College and Hospital in Vellore, India, in 1996. He was a member of The American Board of the Vellore Hospital 1998-2006. He was active in professional organizations, serving as President of the College of Chaplains in 1979. He received the Distinguished Service Award from the College of Chaplains in 1986. He was a member of the Board of Representatives and served on the Certification Committee of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education. He also was founder of the Pennsylvania Society of Chaplains, which he served as President for a term.

Memorial services were held December 17, 2011 at Akron Mennonite Church, Akron, Lancaster Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Lloyd Chapman, Akron, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Ebersole, Seth H., 84, of Lititz, PA, died April 12, 2011 at Landis Homes. Born April 19, 1926 in Lancaster, PA to Benjamin and Laura Hertzler Ebersole. He was the husband of Virginia Metzler Ebersole sharing 62 years of marriage.

Seth was an active member of the Akron Mennonite Church and the Men's Chorus.

Survived by his wife Virginia and daughters, Jane Ebersole of Hummelstown, PA and Kathy wife of Jeff Kauffman of Lancaster, PA; a son, Charles husband of Linda Ebersole of Mohnton, PA; six grand children, one great grandchild; a brother, Andrew husband of Irene Ebersole of Lancaster, PA and a brother-in-law Paul White of Lititz, PA.

He was preceded in death by sisters Ruth White and Edith Ebersole.

A Memorial Service was April 15, 2011 at the Akron Mennonite Church, with Pastor Jim Amstutz and Pastor Michelle Dula officiating. Interment was private at the convenience of the family in the Akron Mennonite Cemetery Akron, PA.

Source: Find A Grave; Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era 4/13/2011
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler




Eby, Arlene M. Bomberger
, 93, formerly of Blainsport, PA died March 30, 2011, at Landis Homes, Lititz, PA where she lived for the past 16 years. She was born on August 5, 1917 in Elm, PA to John M. and Elizabeth L. Bomberger.

She served with her husband Wilmer who was Pastor at the Blainsport Mennonite Church, Reinholds, PA.  They founded the congregation near Cocalico when they were first married.

Surviving are family members, John and Joyce Eby of Dillsburg, PA; Lois and Edward Hollinger of Mt. Wolf, PA and Beth and Sam Weber of Wayne, PA; eight
grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two sisters-in-law, Myrtle Bomberger and Martha Jane Bomberger, both residents at Landis Homes.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Henry and Roy Bomberger. An interment service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 3 at the Blainsport Mennonite Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at 3:00 PM at the Blainsport Mennonite Church, Reinholds, PA.

Source: Roseboro Stradling
Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Denver, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

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Eby, Arlene M. Bomberger, 93, of Lititz, Lancaster Co., PA died March 30, 2011 at the same place from congestive heart failure. She was born August 5, 1917 Elm, Lancaster Co., PA to John M. and Elizabeth L. (Landis) Bomberger.

On October 6, 1938 at Elm, PA she was married to Wilmer M. Eby, who was born February 5, 1916 and died September 11, 2002. Wilmer was pastor of Blainsport Mennonite Church from 1938 until 1985.

Surviving are children, John W. Eby married to Joyce R. Eby; Lois Hollinger married to Edward Hollinger; and Beth Weber married to Sam Weber, 8 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held April 3, 2011 at Blainsport Mennonite Church, Blainsport, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: John W. Eby, Dillsburg, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Eby, Cora E. Hege
, 84, of Flintstone, Md., passed away peacefully on Monday, May 16, 2011, at her home. Born Feb. 28, 1927, near Hagerstown, Md., she was the daughter of the late Ira E. Hege and Martha (Eshleman) Hege.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Wayne A. Eby. She was a member of the Flintstone Mennonite Church near Flintstone. She is also survived by one daughter, Evelyn M. and husband, Nathan J. Petre, of Canton, Pa.; four sons, Lester W. and wife, Emma Ruth Eby, of Colby, Wis., Nevin I. and wife, Carolyn Eby, of Port Trevorton, Pa., Delmar R. and wife, Louise Eby, of London, Ky., and Arlin R. and wife, Sandra Eby, of Greencastle, Pa. She is also survived by 32 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one granddaughter.

Friends will be received at the Reiff Mennonite Church near Cearfoss, Md., on Friday, May 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. and at the Flintstone Mennonite Church from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted at the Flintstone Mennonite Church on Saturday, May 21, at 10 a.m., with James R. Petre officiating, and viewing one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. The arrangements were handled by Hafer Chapel of the Hills.

Herald-Mail - 5/18/2011
Hagerstown, MD
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Eby, Isaac M.
, 94, of 13427 Cearfoss Pike, Hagerstown, Md., died at 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, in his home. Born July 19, 1917, in Clear Spring, Md., he was the son of the late Theodore R. and Emma H. (Martin) Eby. His first wife, Eva Lee (Martin) Eby, died Jan. 27, 1984.

He was a truck driver for Martin’s Elevator, and he also farmed and operated Eby’s Sharpening Service at his home. He was a member of Reiff Mennonite Church near Cearfoss. He married Emma C. (Burkholder) Eby on Dec. 27, 1984.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two daughters, Loretta Mae (husband Wilmer) Martin, Hagerstown, and Bernetta K. (husband Charles) Horst, Clear Spring; daughter-in-law, Edith L. (Martin) Eby, Greencastle, Pa.; 19 grandchildren, 89 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. He was the last of his siblings.

In addition to his parents and first wife, he was preceded in death by one son, Aldine J. Eby; an infant granddaughter, Rosella Eby; one brother, Daniel Eby; and three sisters, Esther Horst, Emma Shank and Nora Horst.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 22, at 10 a.m. at Reiff Mennonite Church near Cearfoss, with the Reiff Mennonite Church ministry officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. There will be a viewing at the church this evening from 6 to 9 p.m. and at the church one hour before the service on Thursday. The family requests the omission of flowers. Arrangements were handled by the Harold M. Zimmerman and Son Funeral Home of Greencastle.

Herald-Mail - 12/21/2011
Hagerstown, MD
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Eby, Naomi Buskirk

Naomi Eby, 91, of Brutus, was born June 10, 1920, at Vestaburg, Mich., to Royal and Sarah (Martin) Buskirk. She died at Bay Bluffs medical facility at Harbor Springs on Dec. 18, 2011. She attended Vestaburg area schools and moved to near Brutus in 1937. Naomi married John S. Eby on March 28, 1942, at Brutus. John died in 1978. Naomi lived at the Eby farm near Brutus from 1942 until moving to Bay Bluffs a few years ago.

John and Naomi had five children who all survive; Elton of Brutus, Maurice (Sue) of Florida, Miriam (Hal) Smith of Maryland, Margaret (Phil) Nolt of Pennsylvania, and John M. of Brutus; and six grandchildren, Rick (Rachael) Eby of Indiana, Brian Eby of Rudyard, Jeff Eby of Wisconsin, Melody (Tim) Althouse of Virginia, Mindy (Jared) Hankee of Pennsylvania, and Courtney (Dave) Jennings of Virginia. Naomi had nine great-grandchildren.

Naomi was preceded in death by two brothers, Neil and Luke Buskirk. Surviving sisters are Esther Buskirk of Petoskey, Ruth (Russ) Smith of Chelsea, Joanne (Wayne) Babcock of Florida; and her brother, Phil (Eleanor) Buskirk of Petoskey. Also surviving are brothers-in-law George Eby of California, Clayton of Petoskey, and Lawrence of Oregon. As a young woman, she worked hard as she raised five children, had a large garden, raised poultry and did other farm work. After her husband died, she worked for more than 20 years as a helper for elderly persons in the Brutus-Petoskey area.

Petoskeynews.com
December 20, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Eby, Rhoda H. Martin
, age 89 years, died after a brief illness, Monday, March 21, 2011, at the home of her daughter, Betty Jane and Mark Martin, of 14655 St. Paul Road, Clear Spring, Md. Born Aug. 26, 1921, in Hagerstown, Md., she was the daughter of the late Eli and Susan (Hege) Martin.

She was a member of the Clear Spring Mennonite Church of Clear Spring and a homemaker. She was the wife of the late Carl S. Eby, who passed away on Dec. 15, 2003.

Surviving family members include four sons, Kenneth and Fannie Eby, Hagerstown, Clifford and Alta Eby, Clear Spring, C. Lester and Mary Eby, Clear Spring, now serving in Ethiopia, and C. Leonard and Rosalie Eby, Mercersburg; two daughters, Betty Jane and Mark Martin, Clear Spring, and Erla and Ira Hostetter, Greencastle; two brothers, Henry and Iva Martin, Hagerstown, and Eli and Ada Martin, Chambersburg; three sisters, Susan and Charles Martin, Smithsburg, Catherine (Isaac) Weber, Hagerstown, and Mary and Lewis Coss, Hagerstown; 41 grandchildren; 165 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one grandchild; three great-grandchildren; three brothers and one sister.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 25, 2011, at 10 a.m. at the Clear Spring Mennonite Church, with ministers Darrel Martin, Dale Horst and Glenn Martin officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Clear Spring Mennonite Church on Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. and one hour before the service on Friday. The family requests the omission of flowers. Arrangements were handled by the Harold M. Zimmerman and Son Funeral Home of Greencastle

Herald-Mail - 3/23/2011
Hagerstown, MD
Submitted by: Robert Fish

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Eby, Rhoda H. Martin, age 89 years, died March 21, 2011 at Clear Spring, MD the home of her daughter Betty Jane and Mark Martin. Born August 26, 1921 in Hagerstown, Md., to Eli and Susan (Hege) Martin. She was the wife of the late Carl S. Eby who passed away on December 15, 2003. A member of the Clear Spring Mennonite Church of Clear Spring, MD.

Survived by four sons Kenneth and Fannie Eby, Hagerstown, MD; Clifford and Alta Eby, Clear Spring, PA; C. Lester and Mary Eby, Clear Spring, PA now serving in Ethiopia:  C. Leonard and Rosalie Eby, Mercersburg, PA; two daughters Betty Jane and Mark Martin, Clear Spring, MD; Erla and Ira Hostetter, Greencastle, PA;two brothers, Henry and Iva Martin, Hagerstown, MD; Eli and Ada Martin, Chambersburg, PA; three sisters, Susan and Charles Martin, Smithsburg, MD; Catherine (Isaac) Weber, Hagerstown, MD; Mary And Lewis Coss, Hagerstown, MD; 41 grand children, 165 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one grandchild, three great-grandchildren, three brothers and one sister.

Funeral service was March 25, 2011 at the Clear Spring Mennonite Church with ministers Darrel Martin, Dale Horst and Glenn Martin officiating. Burial was in the Clear Spring Mennonite Cemetery, Clear Spring, MD.

Source: the Harold M. Zimmerman And
Son Funeral Home of Greencastle, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler


Egli, Lester G.

LAGRANGE -- Lester G. Egli, 78, of LaGrange, died at his home Wednesday, April 13, 2011.

He was born March 19, 1933, in Hopedale, Ill., to the late John and Rosie (Good) Egli. On April 14, 1956, he married Helen Troyer in LaGrange. She survives.

Also surviving are daughters Colleen (John) Tracy of LaGrange; Marla (Scott) Good of Bourbonnais, Ill.; Kim (James) Anderson of Sarasota, Fla.; Dawn DuBois of Palm Harbor, Fla.; and Rosita Smith of Nashville, Tenn.; son Vernon E. (Teresa) Egli of Yucaipa, Calif.; 20 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and brothers Ivan Egli of East Peoria, Ill., and Joe Egli of South Pekin, Ill.

Preceding him in death were four sisters and three brothers.

A service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at First Church of God, 777 N. Detroit St., LaGrange, with the Rev. Paul Mowery officiating. A graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Shore Cemetery in Shipshewana, with the Rev. Brian VanOsdol and Rev. Madonna Snyder officiating. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at First Church of God in LaGrange.

Memorials may be given to Youth for Christ or Gideon's International.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
April 15, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin




Egli, Lyle N.
(1926 - 2011)  

Lyle N, Egli, 84 years old, was born on the farm in rural Calhoun County, Iowa, on May 18, 1926, to Joel and Ellen (Swanson) Egli, and passed away at his home in Nampa, [ID] on March 27, 2011. Lyle graduated from Manson High School in 1941 and attended Goshen College in Goshen, Ind. His college studies were interrupted by his Civilian Public Service (CPS) during World War II in Colorado and California.

He was married to Geraldine Zehr, on June 8, 1951, in Manson, Iowa, where sons Lynn (1955) and Curtis (1958) were born.

Lyle started a printing business in Palmer, Iowa, and then worked for Rathermel Marketing Agency in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

His love of music led to his life's work for Jones Piano House and choir direction at the Mennonite Church in Fort Dodge.

After retirement in 1993, Lyle and Gerry moved to Silvercrest II in Nampa, where they enjoyed making new friends and traveling. Their travels included RVing with neighbors and 13 bus tours across the USA. Lyle's hobbies included playing organ and veneer woodwork. Lyle was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by wife Geraldine and sons Lynn (Roberta) of Eugene, Ore.; Curtis (Carolyn) of Stroudsburg, Penn.; dear friend, Rodney Hilpipre of Altoona, Iowa and grandchildren Joel (Japan), Jesse (Oregon), Andrew (British Columbia) and Lauren (British Columbia).

Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 2, at Church of the Brethren, 11030 W. Orchard Ave., Nampa.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either Boise Rescue Mission Ministries, P.O. Box 1494 Boise, ID 83701 or Love INC of Treasure Valley, P.O. Box 3404, Nampa, ID 83653. Arrangements are in the care of Alsip & Persons Funeral Chapel, 466-3545.

Published in Idaho Press Tribune on April 1, 2011
Submitted by: D. Richard Miller, Goshen, IN


Ens, Abram
, 78, of St. Jacobs, Ontario, Canada died September 26, 2011 at Freeport Hospital, Kitchener, Ontario. He was born May 28, 1933 at Stoltz Plateau, Santa Catarina, Brazil to Abram and Maria (Redekopp) Ens. On February 5, 1955 in Brazil he was married to Susanne Neufeld, who was born November 9, 1934 and survives.

Surviving are children, Alfred and Marg Ens, Gerhard and Katharina Ens, Heidi and John Wiens, Hermann and Gina Ens, and Karin and Wolfgang Koehler, 14 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and siblings, Margarethe & David Toews, David Ens, Katharina Wiens, and Henry & Helen Ens.

Two brothers, Gerhard Ens, and Waldemar Ens preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held September 30, 2011 at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, St. Jacobs, Ontario with burial in Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo, Ontario.

Submitted by: Karen Sauder, St. Jacobs
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Erb, Nora L. Landis
, 88, of Manheim, PA died March 17, 2011 at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mount Joy, PA.  Born in East Lampeter Twp. Lancaster Co., PA, to Aaron B. and Anna L. Landis. She was the loving wife of Howard S. Erb with whom she shared 67 years of married life.

She was a member of East Petersburg Mennonite Church and active in the Sewing Circle. She helped her husband as a former trustee of the church. They also served on the Cemetery Board. Nora was an excellent quilter and made quilts for all her children and grandchildren.  

Survived by her husband Howard and two daughters, Carolyn, wife of Menno Heisey of Winchester, VA and Ruth Ann, wife of James Nolt of Mount Joy, PA; three sons, James, husband of Joan Forrey Erb of Manheim, PA; Richard, husband of Grace Zimmerman of Elizabethtown, PA and Leslie Erb of Des Moines, WA; 12 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; a brother, Christ Landis of Ronks, PA and a sister, Bertha L. Hurst of Lititz, PA.

Nora was preceded in death by two sisters, Anna L. Hershey and Mary L. Deiter; and four brothers, Benjamin, Aaron, Sanford, and John Landis.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her Funeral service was March 22, 2011 at the East Petersburg Mennonite Church, with Pastors Robert and Luann Yutzy officiating. Interment was in the East Petersburg Mennonite Cemetery East Petersburg, PA.

Source: Buch Funeral Home, Inc., Manheim, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler




Esbenshade, Edna B. Burkhart
, 92, formerly of Paradise, PA died February 20, 2011, at Landis Homes Lititz, PA. Born in Gap, PA to William R. and Amanda N. (Brenneman) Burkhart. She was the wife of the late Elias B. Esbenshade, who died in 1996.  She was a long time member of the Grace Point Church of Paradise (formerly Paradise Mennonite Church) and attended the Women's Bible Class.

Survived by three step-children, Kathryn "Kitty" married to Clair M. Hershey of Lancaster, PA; Thelma M. married to Kenneth B. Garber of Willow Street, PA and Glenn E. married to Lee Ann Esbenshade of Souderton, PA; three step-grandchildren, nine step great-grandchildren, two step great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Fannie wife of the late Mervin Mellinger and Ethel wife of the late Arthur Miller and an infant step great-granddaughter, Dashia Garber.

The funeral service was March 2, 2011 at East Bethany Chapel.
Interment in Paradise Mennonite Cemetery.

Source: Bachman Funeral Home, Strasburg, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler




Esbenshade, Marian F. Smoker
, 82, of New Holland, PA died February 8, 2011 at the Mennonite Home. Born in Intercourse, PA to Christ and Anna Mary (Fisher) Smoker. Ferree Esbenshade was her husband of 61 years. She was a member of Weaverland Mennonite Church she taught Sunday School, was a Junior Girls leader, and the Ladies Sewing Circle. 

Survived by her husband Ferree and three children: Robert married to Liz (Keener) Esbenshade, New Holland, PA; Karen married to Ron Horning, Mohnton, PA; Joy married to David Hungerford, New Holland, PA; a son-in-law, Dale married to Karen (Bauman) Hertzler, New Holland, PA; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and five siblings: Alvin Smoker, Beulah Martin, Anna Mary Yoder, Lillian Yoder and Alma Groff.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharlene Hertzler; a grandson, Jordan Horning; and a brother, Aquilla Smoker.

Funeral service was February 12, 20111 at Weaverland Mennonite Church. Interment was in the Weaverland Mennonite cemetery East Earl, PA.

Source: The Groff-High Funeral Home
New Holland, PA.

Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

 

Esbenshade, Stella O. Nolt
, 98, of Landis Homes, entered into the loving arms of Jesus on March 31, 2011.

Formerly of Rheems, Stella and her late husband, J. Ross Esbenshade, operated a farm where she sold eggs and generously provided fresh produce for neighbors and friends. Born in Voganville, she was the daughter of the late Clayton H. and Lizzie Oberholtzer Nolt.

Stella is survived by her three daughters, Erma E., married to Clair Hollinger of Mount Joy; Doris M., married to John L. Landis and Evelyn married to George Rohrer, both of Lancaster. Stella loved her 8 grandchildren and her 29 great grandchildren and they dearly loved her as well.

Well known for her quilting expertise, Stella began working on her first quilt with her grandmother when she was 12 years old. Her quilting skill was a God-given talent that she enjoyed sharing with her family and friends. Stella took pleasure in donating her quilts to numerous charity auctions and benefits for over 30 years. Stella was the oldest member of the Mount Joy Mennonite Church, which also received her quilts as gifts for benefit auctions. Stella will be deeply missed by her daughters and especially her grandchildren who were often recipients of her loving generosity and care.

She was predeceased by her granddaughter, Lucinda Dise, and great-granddaughter, Elissa Dise. The last of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Clarence, Lester, Melvin, Raymond and Miles Nolt.

The Esbenshade family would like to acknowledge the nursing staff and employees of Landis Homes for their caring assistance and loving service they provided to Stella over the past 20 years. Their friendship and support is truly appreciated.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Mount Joy Mennonite Church, 320 Musser Road, Mount Joy on Monday, April 4, 2011 at 11 AM. A viewing will be held at the Mount Joy Mennonite Church on Sunday afternoon from 5 to 8 PM and again on Monday morning from 10 AM until the time of the service. Interment in Landis Valley Mennonite Cemetery will follow a reception in the church social hall after the service. Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions to "Landis Homes Caring Fund," 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543. Sheetz Funeral Home, Inc., Mount Joy.

Intelligencer Journal - 4/2/2011
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by Robert Fish



Esh, Harry Lee
, 82, of Glendale, Ariz., died April 28, 2011 at his home in Glendale, Ariz. surrounded by members of his family. Born Feb. 15, 1929, to
Marian and Lydia (Zook) Esh, of Belleville, PA. He married Miriam Elizabeth Musselman on Oct. 29, 1950, who preceded him in death.

Also preceding him in death is a son, Dennis Lee Esh; eight brothers and one sister.

Surviving are two sons, John (Reva), of Lindsborg, Kan. and Jerry (Dianna), of Glendale, Ariz.; two sisters Florence Sharp, of Allensville, PA and Rosella Wyland, of Rockville, PA; six grandchildren, Chera (Yusef), Daniel (Aaren), Benjamin (Cassia), Amy, Katie and Cassie; and three great-grandchildren Luke, Abby and Isaiah.

Harry loved music and sang in many choral groups, choirs and quartets at Rockville Mennonite Church and then Trinity Mennonite Church in Glendale, Ariz. where he attended for many years. While he lived in Lindsborg, Kan. he attended Evangelical Covenant Church and enjoyed attending musical programs put on by various colleges, churches and schools. His granddaughters Amy, Katie and Cassie participated in some of these programs. Harry was a highly respected and well liked 7th grade school teacher for William C. Jack Elementary School in Glendale, AZ. He attended Arizona State University where he earned his Master's Degree in Education.

A memorial Service will be held in Belleville. He will be laid to rest beside his loving wife Miriam at the Allensville Mennonite Cemetery.

Source: Lewistown Sentinel April 30, 2011.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Eshleman, Grace Kiser
, 91, of Keysville, GA, died June 26, 2011 at her daughter's home where she had lived in the declining years of her life. She was born on January 16, 1920 near Harrisonburg, VA to Jacob and Sallie Kiser. She was a member of the Hephzibah Mennonite Church, Hephzibah, Georgia. On December 24, 1941, she married James Eshleman, who preceded her in death on April 7, 2007.

Also preceding her were a son, Verlin; a great-granddaughter, Natalia Grace Myers; 3 sisters, Ruby Swope, Della Benner, and Josie Layman; and 5 brothers, Marvin, Carl, Oren, Oliver, and Alvin Kiser.

Surviving her are 4 sons: Gerald (Lauretta) of Hephzibah, GA, Jay of Woodstock, VA (Esther, Stuarts Draft, VA), Neal (Lorraine) of Richland, PA, and Elvin (Cheryl) of Monticello, GA; one daughter, Bonita Myers (Tim) of Waynesboro, GA; 27 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were June 29, 2011 at the Hephzibah Mennonite Church with pastors Earl Barnhart, Edgar Strite, and Howard Brubaker officiating. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Source: The Augusta Chronicle
June 28, 2011 Augusta, GA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Eshleman, Kathryn C. Cline
, 90, of Greencastle, PA died June 2, 2011 at Chambersburg, PA. She was born December 23, 1920 at Broadway, VA to Edgar and Mattie (Brunk) Cline. On March 20, 1941 she was married to John C. Eshleman, who died April 10, 1996.

Surviving are children, Lavonne Ward, Kathleen Forney, Margaret Gendive, John E. Eshleman, and Roger Eshleman, 9 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.

Pauline Good, a sister, preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held June 12, 2011 at Marion Mennonite Church, Chambersburg, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Joyce Lehman, Chambersburg, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Eshleman, Kathryn Cline, age 90 a resident of Menno Haven Chambersburg, PA and formerly of Greencastle, PA died June 2, 2011 in the nursing home. Born December 23, 1920 in Broadway, Virginia, to Edgar and Mattie (Brunk) Cline. She married John C. Eshleman on March 20, 1941. He died on April 10, 1996. Kathryn was a member of the Marion Mennonite Church.

Surviving family are three daughters Lavonne Ward, Altadena , CA., Kathleen Forney, Greencastle, PA., Margaret Gendive, Annandale, VA., two sons, John E. Eshleman, Upland, CA., Roger Eshleman, Waynesboro, PA., nine grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a sister Pauline Good.

A memorial service was June 12 at the Marion Mennonite Church with Rev. Carl D. Kniss officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in the Marion Mennonite Cemetery, Chambersburg, PA.

Source: the Harold M. Zimmerman
And Son Funeral Home, Greencastle, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler




Evashenko, Nellie M. Rast

May 15, 1915 - May 11, 2011

WAKARUSA -- Nellie M. Evashenko, 95, of 28839 C.R. 42, Wakarusa, formerly of Eugene, Ore., died unexpectedly at 11:44 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at her home of natural causes.

She was born May 15, 1915, in Roseburg, Ore., to Dell V. and Hazel Hannah Rast. She was a graduate of Roseburg High School in Oregon and married Philip E. Evashenko on Oct. 15, 1939, in Eugene.

He preceded in death March 28, 1998.

Mrs. Evashenko moved to Wakarusa with her daughter in October 2005. She was a homemaker and attended North Main Street Mennonite Church. She was a lifetime member of Eugene Bapist Church in Oregon, where she was active in church sewing groups. She served for more than 25 years on the election board in Eugene. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and attending grandkids' school and sporting events.

Surviving are a daughter, Joy (Willard N.) Slabaugh of Wakarusa; son Philip D. (Debra) Evashenko of Portland, Ore.; grandchildren Scott (Pati) Slabaugh, Pamela Slagle, Phil Slabaugh, Missie Ervin, Roger (Stephanie) Evashenko and Tania Evashenko; many great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by two sisters.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, and for one hour prior to the funeral service, which will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at North Main Street Mennonite Church. The Rev. Ruben Chupp will officiate. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park in Eugene at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to North Main Street Mennonite Church. Online condolences may be given at www.tlyfh.com.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
May 13, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Farmwald, Harvey D.
, 83, of Sullivan passed away at 10 p.m. Saturday, January 1, 2011, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at Graber Building Supply, 1743 Jonathan Creek Road, Sullivan, with Bishop William Otto officiating. Burial was in Otto Cemetery in rural Arthur. Visitation was any time prior to the funeral at Graber Building Supply. Edwards Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
     
Mr. Farmwald was born June 8, 1927, in Moultrie County. He was a son of David D. and Nancy (Mast) Farmwald. He married Katie Ann Kemp on December 13, 1956, in rural Arcola. She survives.
     
Also surviving are four sons, David and wife Irene of Arthur, and Steve and wife Leona, John and wife Dorothy, and Philip and wife Treva, all of Sullivan; two daughters, Ruth Diener and husband Nelson of Arthur and Esther Yoder and husband LaVern of Arcola; 25 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Lizzie Ann Troyer of Mountain Grove, Missouri.
     
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Andrew, William, Levi, and Toby Farmwald; and one sister, Esther Keim.
     
Mr. Farmwald was retired from farming, and he was working at Graber Building Supply. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Faith.

The Arthur Graphic, Arthur, IL
01-04-2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Farmwald, Harvey S.

Nov. 21, 1930 - Nov. 18, 2011

SHIPSHEWANA - Harvey S. Farmwald, 80, of Shipshewana, died at 12:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18, 2011, at his residence.

He was born Nov. 21, 1930, in LaGrange County, to Samuel D. and Anna (Miller) Farmwald. On Jan. 15, 1952, in LaGrange County, he married Edna Bontrager. She survives.

Surviving are daughters Arlene (Atlee) Miller of Hillsboro, Wis., Sueann (Paul) Bontrager of Middlebury and Erma (Vernon) Miller of Goshen; sons Delbert (Linda) Farmwald and David (Carolyn) Farmwald, both of Shipshewana; 30 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; and sister Ada Schwartz of Vicksburg, Mich.

He was preceded in death by his son, Marvin Farmwald, daughter Ruby Farmwald, both parents, and sisters Alta Raber and Susie Lehman.

Visitation will be all day today at the family home, 9635 W. S.R. 120, Shipshewana. Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, also at the family home. Services will be conducted by Bishop Orley Bontrager and home ministers. Burial will be in Naylor Cemetery, Shipshewana. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is handling arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 19, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Farney, Perry L.
, 83, of Lowville, NY died March 5, 2011 at the same place.  He was born March 12, 1927 at Croghan, NY to Philip and Minnie (Virkler) Farney.  On September 4, 1999 he was married to Pearl Lehman Hirschey, who survives.

Surviving are Jon C. Farney - son; Denise M. (Thomas) Bowen - daughter; Jeffrey R. (Brenda) Hirschey - step-son; Trinda (Thomas) Bishop - step-daughter; and Suzanne (William) Jenack - step-daughter; 4 grandsons, 7 step-grandchildren, and 6 step-great-grandchildren.

His first marriage was to Shirley Zehr on May 1, 1948 in New Bremen, NY.  Shirley Farney died on March 5, 1999.

A brother, Allyn C. Farney preceded him in death.

He owned Farney Feed Service, Inc. - Croghan, NY from 1977 - 1993.

Memorial services were held March 9, 2011 at First Mennonite Church, New Bremen, NY with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Joyce Grau, Lowville, NY
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Farrel, Esther Mae Martin, 82, Manheim, PA, died at Lancaster General Hospital on Monday April 18, 2011. Born in Kinzers, PA to Joseph L. and Mary (Benner) Martin. She was the wife of Paul Kreider Farrel, and they celebrated 59 years of marriage this past March. She was a member and custodian for many years of Grace Community Fellowship of Manheim, PA.

Survived by her husband Paul and children Marvin Lee husband of Joyce Rhoads Farrel of Manheim, PA; Kathy Ann wife of Michael Akers of New Market Virginia; Pauline Sue who was lovingly cared for at home; Mary Jane wife of Ralph Kurtz of Ephrata, PA; Doris Martin wife of Lloyd Jeffrey Ebersole of Elizabethtown, PA; thirteen grandchildren, Angela, Ryan, Marsha, Jason, Crystal, Lance, Shane, Nicole, Lane, Lloyd, Christopher, Ashley, Julie; ten great grandchildren Tegan, Ty, David, Morgan, Sara, Rachel, Dalton, Mitchell, Elijah, and Israel; 3 brothers Carl husband of Reba Martin, Joseph husband of Betty Martin, Elvin husband of Lois Martin; 4 sisters Norma Groff, Dorothy Martin, Mary Ann wife of Ray Beyer, and Irene wife of Lamar Reed.

She was preceded in death by three brothers Clair, Lee, and Paul Martin, and a sister Elsie Martin.

Funeral service was April 21, 2011at the Erb Mennonite Church, Lititz, PA, with Pastor Dennis Andrews officiating. Interment was in Hernley Mennonite Cemetery Manheim, PA.

Source: Buch Fineral Home, Manheim, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

 



Felpel, Melvin B.
, 79, of Akron, entered into rest at Hospice of Lancaster County, on Sunday, January 16, 2011. He was born in Landis Valley, a son of the late George and Emeline (Burkholder) Felpel.

He was the husband of Emma Ruth (Bowman) Felpel, to whom he was married for 61 years. Melvin was a member of Stumptown Mennonite Church, Bird-in-Hand, where he was a church trustee and Sunday school helper for 26 years. He was on the building committee and board for the Ephrata ReUzit. Melvin enjoyed camping. He was a self-employed builder for many years, doing industrial, home and agricultural building. Later in his working career, he was a truck driver and did Mission work in Belize, Central America for 5 years.

Surviving in addition to his wife are 2 sons, M. Douglas, husband of Patricia (Patches) Felpel of Ephrata, James, husband of Ester (Moreno) Felpel of Coatesville; a daughter, Judy, wife of Delbert Martin of Ephrata; 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Gerald, husband of Doris Felpel of East Earl, Glenn, husband of Linn Felpel of Powell, TN; and a sister, Margaret, wife of Warren Boll of Farmersville.

A viewing will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM, Thursday, January 20, at Stumptown Mennonite Church, 2813 Stumptown Rd., Bird-in-Hand, and from 2 to 3 PM on Friday, followed by funeral services held at 3:00 PM at the church, with Pastors Donald Sharp and John Leaman officiating. Interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Melvin's memory may be sent to Stumptown Benevolent Fund, c/o Stumptown Mennonite Church, 2813 Stumptown Rd., Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 1/18/2011
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Ferster, Helen L. Renninger
, 89, of Mt. Pleasant Mills, died July 12, 2011, at the Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg, PA. Born on February 8, 1922, in West Perry Twp, Snyder County, to John and Sadie (Clotfelter) Renninger. On June 20, 1942, she married Howard W. Ferster, with whom she shared more than 58 years of marriage, before he preceded her in death on December 2, 2000.

She is survived by two daughters, Janet E. Losch and her husband Richard, of Newfield, NJ, Karen L. Ferster, of Mt. Pleasant Mills, PA, one brother, Claude Renninger, of Bloomsburg, PA, seven grandchildren, Jill Reber, Heather Meade, Angela Holloman, Matthew Ferster, Mark Ferster, Jamie Portzline, Jeremy Portzline and she leaves behind 20 great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were one son, Howard Lynn Ferster, three brothers, Arthur Renninger, Monroe Renninger, Delbert Renninger, and one sister, Luella Kuhns.

Mrs. Ferster was a member of the Richfield Mennonite Church and the Stone Croft Ministries Christian Women's Club, of Lewisburg. Funeral services will be held July 18, 2011, at the Richfield Mennonite Church, Richfield with Pastor Aaron Benner officiating. Interment will follow in the Richfield Union Cemetery.

Source: Brown Funeral Home, Mifflintown
/McAllistervile, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler




Fisher, Robert David


GOSHEN -- Robert David Fisher, 92, died Wednesday (Jan. 26, 2011) at his daughter's home. He had been ill for several months.

He was born Nov. 25, 1918, to the late D.J. and Ida (Miller) Fisher near Kalona, Iowa. A 1937 graduate of Sharon Center High School, he enjoyed taking some Bible courses at Goshen College one winter.

He married Rachel Swartzendruber in Wellman, Iowa, Jan. 3, 1942. On July 16, 1942, he was drafted and was sent to Henry, Ill., as a conscientious objector. He also served at Downey, Idaho, and Ypsilanti State Hospital, Mich. After receiving his discharge papers, he and Rachel were volunteers with Mennonite Central Committee from 1946 to 1948 in Belgium and Poland, distributing food and clothing to the needy following World War II. He then returned to the farm near Iowa City for 10 years where their four children were born. From there, they moved to Scottdale, Pa., where he worked at the Mennonite Publishing House for 13 years. He also worked at Mennonite Mutual Aid, Goshen, and Goshen General Hospital where he retired in 1993.

He is survived by his wife, Rachel; daughters Julie (Ray) Profeto of Goshen and Suzette (Lenny) Prokopin of Moreno Valley, Calif.; a son, David (Joyce) Fisher of Grottoes, Va.; four grandsons; a stepgreat-granddaughter; sisters Ruth Fisher of Kalona and Virginia Hershberger of Goshen; a brother, Wallace Fisher of Wellman; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son, Lowell, in 2008; sisters Mabel Mininger, Emma Maust, Lois Yoder and Pauline Maust: and brothers Ralph and Clifford of Fisher.

Robert was a member of College Mennonite Church, Goshen. He enjoyed music, including hymns, classical music and opera. He was an excellent woodworker, made many pieces of furniture and made approximately 100 cradles. He enjoyed needlework and was working on quilt top 13. He donated two of his quilts to the Mennonite Relief Sale and another one to the Mennonite Historical Library. He enjoyed yard work and flowers and donated his time planting flower beds at Goshen College for a number of years.

His body has been given to Indiana University School of Medicine.

Friends may call from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday in the Koinonia Room at College Mennonite Church. A 4 p.m. memorial service Sunday will be at the church. The Revs. Betty Hochstetler and Ron Kennel will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to College Mennonite Church Jubilee Fund, 1900 S. Main, Goshen, IN 46526.

Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Jan. 28, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Fisher, Robert David, 92, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died January 26, 2011 at the same place.  He was born November 25, 1918 at Kalona, Iowa to D. J. and Ida (Miller) Fisher.  On January 3, 1942 at Wellman, Iowa he was married to Rachel Swartzendruber, who was born September 15, 1920 and survives.

Surviving are children, Julie (Ray) Profeto; Suzette (Lenny) Prokopin; and David (Joyce) Fisher, 4 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, two sisters, Ruth Fisher and Virginia Hershberger, and one brother, Wallace Fisher.

A son, Lowell Fisher, and siblings: Mabel Mininger; Emma Maust; Lois Yoder; Pauline Maust; Ralph Fisher; and Clifford Fisher preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held January 30, 2011 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: College Mennonite Church, Goshen IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Flickinger, Kathryn Amanda Weaver

Nov. 28, 1915 - Dec. 30, 2011

WAKARUSA — Kathryn Amanda Flickinger, 96, of Wakarusa, died at 4 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, at Valley View Nursing Home, where she had lived for the past 10 years.

She was born Nov. 28, 1915, in Milford to William W. and Sadie (Cassel) Weaver. On March 28, 1937, in Elkhart she married Charles C. Flickinger, and he died Feb. 14, 1978.

Surviving are daughters Donna (Donald) Siebert of Goshen and Sally (Jack) Hess of Syracuse; son Max (Beth) Flickinger of Wakarusa; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her husband; son Rex Flickinger; four brothers, Calvin, Dewey, Orrin and Elmer Weaver; sister Opal Anglemyer; two infant sisters, Freeda and Glennis; and a grandson, Thomas Flickinger.

Kathryn worked at Stahly Meat Market, retiring in 1980, and was a member of North Main Street Mennonite Church in Nappanee.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home, 117 W. Waterford St., Wakarusa, where the service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday.

Pastor Ruben Chupp of North Main Street Mennonite Church will officiate and burial will be in Olive (West) Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Wakarusa Ambulance Department or Center for Palliative Care, Elkhart.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec. 31, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Flory, B. Rodney, Sr.
, 92, of Lititz, PA formerly of Lancaster, died October 20, 2011 at Landis Homes. Born in Lancaster, PA to Eby H. and Ida (Miller) Flory. He was the husband of Dorothy N. (Ryder) Flory since May 1940. He was a member of the Reformed Mennonite Church.

Survived by his wife Dorothy and three sons: B. Rodney Jr., husband of Esther (Young) Flory, and Timothy R., husband of Geraldine (Hartman) Flory, both of Lancaster; and Donald E., husband of Cathy (Steiner) Flory, of Pandora, Ohio; a daughter: Emily B., wife of Kenneth W. Kilgore, of Lititz; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is the last of his immediate family, he was preceded in death by one grandson; four brothers: Rufus, Roy, Eby and Robert; and a sister: Mary Suraci.

The funeral service was held on Oct. 26, 2011 at Longeneckers Reformed Mennonite Church, Lancaster, PA with Glenn M. Gross and Samuel B. Eshelman officiating.

Source Lititz Record Express Lititz, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Fox, Lizzie S. Shirk
, 88, of Ephrata, entered into rest at Fairmount Homes Inc., Ephrata on Friday, January 21, 2011. She was born in W. Earl Twp., a daughter of the late Eli M. and Lizzie (Sauder) Shirk. She was the wife of the late Raymond Fox, who died in 1991. Lizzie was a member of Martindale Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.

Surviving are 4 sons, Leroy, husband of Mary (Oberholtzer) Fox of Ephrata, Irvin, husband of Anna (Martin) Fox of New Holland, Raymond, husband of Miriam (Burkholder) Fox of Ephrata, Allen, husband of Mary (Brubaker) Fox of Orchard, Iowa; a daughter, Mabel, wife of Ivan Zimmerman of Waterloo, NY; 31 grandchildren; 110 great grandchildren; a brother, Isaac, husband of Katie Shirk of East Earl; and 2 sisters, Ada Reiff of New Holland, and Lena, wife of Harry Burkholder of New Holland.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Edwin Fox; 1 grandson; 1 great granddaughter; 5 brothers, Martin, Eli, Aaron, Amos, and Daniel Shirk, and 3 sisters, Emma Martin, Minnie Nolt, and Annie Shirk.

A viewing will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 PM, Monday, January 24 at Wheat Ridge Chapel at Fairmount Homes, 333 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM on Tuesday, from Wheat Ridge Chapel with further services at 1:30 PM at the Groffdale Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conf.), with Bishop Amos G. Martin officiating. Interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 1/24/2011
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish




Fox, Melvin W
., 62, of 215 Spotts Lane, Narvon, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by his family at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mt. Joy on March 16. His wife of 44 years, Lucy Mae (Fox) Fox, survives.

Mel, who was a loving husband and father, was born in Ephrata. He was the son of the late Ivan and Hettie (Weaver) Fox. Mel was employed as an equipment operator for Lyons and Hohl Paving, East Earl and was a member of Cornerstone Mennonite Fellowship, Ephrata.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children: Donald L. married to Michelle (Sauder) Fox, Narvon and Wendy R. married to Warren W. Hoover, Mohnton; six grandchildren; and seven siblings: Mary married to Christian Zimmerman, KY; Allen married to Vera Fox, MO; John married to Nora Fox, MO; Ivan married to Barbara Fox, PA; Lloyd married to Esther Fox, PA; Adam married to Melanie Fox, KS; and Luke married to Alta Fox, PA.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Fox.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 22, at 10 AM at Bowmansville Mennonite Church, 129 Pleasant Valley Rd., East Earl with Pastors Clair Martin, Nelson Gehman and Jeff Horst officiating. At Mel's request, burial will be private and there will be no viewing; however, friends are invited to greet the family on Monday from 5:30 to 9 PM and Tuesday from 9 to 10 AM at the Bowmansville Mennonite Church. The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill is in charge of arrangements.

Intelligencer Journal - 3/18/2011
Lancaster, PA
From: Robert Fish

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Fox, Melvin W., 62, of Narvon, PA died March 16, 2011 at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mt. Joy, PA. He was born in Ephrata, PA to Ivan and Hettie (Weaver) Fox. His wife of 44 years, Lucy Mae (Fox) Fox survives. He was a member of Cornerstone Mennonite Fellowship, Ephrata, PA.

Survived by his wife Lucy and two children: Donald L. married to Michelle (Sauder) Fox, Narvon, PA and Wendy R. married to Warren W. Hoover, Mohnton, PA; six grandchildren; and seven siblings: Mary married to Christian Zimmerman, KY; Allen married to Vera Fox, MO; John married to Nora Fox, MO; Ivan married to Barbara Fox, PA; Lloyd married to Esther Fox, PA; Adam married to Melanie Fox, KS; and Luke married to Alta Fox, PA.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Fox.

A memorial service was March 22, 2011 at Bowmansville Mennonite Church, East Earl, PA with Pastors Clair Martin, Nelson Gehman and Jeff Horst officiating.

Source: The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler




Fox, Patrick Harris
, stillborn son of Dwight J. and Heidi S. (Zimmerman) Fox of Reinholds, entered into rest at Ephrata Community Hospital on Friday, March 25, 2011.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his brothers and sisters, Lauren, Nicholas, Isaac and Elizabeth; his maternal grandparents, Lois and Elmer Zimmerman; his paternal grandparents, Glen and Mary Kay Fox; his maternal great-grandparents, Frank and Anna Mary Hurst and Ivan and Ruth Zimmerman; and his paternal great-grandparents, David and Emma Seibel and Margaret Fox.

Graveside services will be held on Sunday, March 27 at 4:00 PM at the New Haven Mennonite Cemetery, Warwick Township. Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Denver.

Intelligencer Journal - 3/27/2011
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish




Franzen, Melvin
, 85, of Newton, KS died February 19, 2011 at the same place.  He was born November 23, 1925 in Marion Co., KS to John J. and Kornelia (Klassen) Franzen.  On March 25, 1950 in Marion Co., KS he was married to Mildred Jean Schmidt, who survives.

Surviving are children, LaVerle Franzen, Teresa and Loyd Kennedy, Doyle and Nancy Franzen, 6 grandchildren, and one brother, Eugene Franzen and a sister Marjorie Janzen.

Memorial services were held February 24, 2011 at Tabor Mennonite Church, Marion Co., KS with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Kim Funk, Newton, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin




Frederick, Elaine G.
- 88, of Souderton, PA died January 29, 2011 at Souderton Mennonite Homes. Born in Collingswood, NJ to Horace and Virginia (David) Frederick.

She was a member of Zion Mennonite Church of Souderton, PA where she served as a former S.S. teacher, secretary for the women's fellowship and with the Missions Committees.

Survived by: Shirley Dunkelberger (Sister) & husband, James of Palm Coast, FL; Jeffrey Kratz, Sr. (Nephew) & wife, Pamela of Lederach, PA; Kimberly Kratz (Niece) & husband, Ed of East Greenville, PA; Rebecca Kratz (Great-Niece) of Lederach, PA; Jeffrey Kratz, Jr. (Great-Nephew) of Lederach, PA.

Memorial services were, February 5, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Souderton Mennonite Summit View Auditorium., Souderton, PA. Internment was in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Source: Anders Detweiler Funeral
Home & Crematory, Souderton, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Freed Dorothy F. Hagey
, 86, of Franconia Twp. Montgomery Co., PA died August 11, 2011 at Harleysville, Montgomery Co., PA. She was born June 28, 1925 in Franconia Twp., Montgomery Co., PA to Abram G. and Mary (Freed) Hagey. On November 10, 1945 in Franconia Twp., Montgomery Co., PA she was married to Russell L. Freed, who was born September 14, 1925 and survives.

Surviving are a son, Arlin Freed and wife Nancy, three grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

Four sons - Harold, James, Richard, and Donald and two daughters - Mary Ann and Jane preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held August 15, 2011 at Peter Becker Community Chapel, Harleysville, PA with burial in Franconia Mennonite Church Cemetery, Telford, Montgomery Co., PA.

Submitted by: Barb Moyer, Telford, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Freed, Hannah L. Landis
, 85, of Telford, Bucks Co., PA died January 18, 2011 at the same place.  She was born September 15, 1925 at Elroy, Montgomery Co., PA to Rein and Ella Landis.  On August 30, 1947 in Franconia Township, Montgomery Co., PA she was married to Allen B. Freed, who was born February 24, 1926 and died January 11, 2007.

Surviving are children, Shirley Geiser & husband Winferd; Elaine Burns & husband Douglas; Nancy Beachy & husband Clifford; and Robert Freed and wife Christy;
14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and two brothers, Vincent Landis & wife Betty; and Abram Landis & wife Lorraine.

A brother, Curtis Landis preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held January 22, 2011 at Franconia Mennonite Church, Telford, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Barb Moyer, Telford, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

 



Frey, Elias , Jr.
, 88, of Manheim, PA died September 11, 2011 at the Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center in Narvon, PA. Born May 2, 1923 in Conoy Twp. Lancaster Co., PA to Elias T. Sr. and Fannie Daveler Frey. He was the loving husband of Mary Elizabeth Faus Frey who died in December of 2009. Elias was a member of the Hernley Mennonite Church, Manheim.

Surviving are eight children: a daughter, Miriam June wife of Ralph Lentz of Elizabethtown, a son, Jay Richard husband of Janet L. Landis Frey of Bronx, N.Y., a son, William Kenneth husband of Joyce Carpenter Frey of Manheim, a son, James Nelson husband of Barbara J. Showalter Frey of Newville, a son, Mervin Eugene husband of Rachel Herr Frey of Greencastle, a son, Clair Lamar husband of Sandra Stearn Frey of Brownstown, a daughter, Ruth Ann wife of James Lindberg of Lewisburg, a son, John David husband of Miriam G. Miller Frey of Manheim, 24 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren, two brothers: Claude Frey of Elizabethtown, Wilbur Frey of Lancaster, five sisters: Dorothy Frey of Elizabethtown, Mary Ritchie of Timberville, VA, Erma Schnabel of Souderton, Nancy Longenecker of Lancaster, and Fannie Lois Frey of Elizabethtown.

Preceding him in death are five brothers: Paul, Harold, Martin, Ralph, and Earl Frey.

Funeral service was September 15, 2011 at the Hernley Mennonite Church, Manheim, PA. Interment was in the adjoining church cemetery.

Source: Buch Funeral Home, Inc. Manheim, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Frey, Gertrude "Trudy"
, 78, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died July 25, 2011 at the same place. She was born May 1, 1933 at Flint, MI to Walter and Edna (Ost) Frey. Burial was in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Flint, MI.

Submitted by: Sandra Shenk Lapp, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Frey, LuEtta June Schmidt
, 82, of N. Newton, KS died December 30, 2011 at the same place. She was born June 23, 1929 at Goessel, KS to Abraham and Elizabeth (Schmidt) Schmidt. On May 19, 1949 in rural Newton, KS she was married to Raymond Eldon Frey, who was born October 23, 1926 and died November 17, 2007.

Surviving are children, Marcene and Thurman Entz; Melissa and Jim Beitler; Sherwin Frey; and Debra Fischer, 5 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and 3 sisters, Emma Reimer, Loveland, CO; Nola Koehn, Newton, KS; and Viola Ratzlaff, Goessel, KS.

Her brothers, Waldo Schmidt, Philip Schmidt, Marvin Schmidt, Harlow Schmidt, Eldon Schmidt, and a sister, Verna Reimer preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held January 7, 2012 at Tabor Mennonite Church, Newton, KS, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Kim Funk, Newton, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Frey, Ruth
, 79, of Reading, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center. Born in Lancaster Co., on June 7, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Enoch B. and Anna Stauffer Frey. She was a member of the Neffsville Mennonite Church.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Martin and Enoch Frey, and sisters, Elizabeth and Anna Frey.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at the Village Chapel Mennonite Church, 335 Wissler Rd., New Holland, PA. Viewing will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at the Pike Mennonite Cemetery, Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 6/23/2011
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Freyenberger, Joseph Dean
, 81, of Wayland, Iowa died October 18, 2011 at the same place from lymphoma. He was born June 22, 1930 at Wayland, Iowa and was married to Janice Carolyn Roth, who died in August 2010.

Surviving are children, Barbara Freyenberger of Iowa City; Michelle (Douglas) Frederick of Kalona; Carmen Martinez of Berwyn, Ill.; and Maria (Michael) Roth of Wayland; 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, a sister-in-law, Clela Helm of Trenton, NJ; and brother-in-law, Herbert (Charlotte) Roth of Newville, PA.

An infant daughter preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held October 21, 2011 at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, Wayland, Iowa with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Laurie Miles, Wayland IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Joseph Freyenberger, 81

Joseph Dean Freyenberger, 81, of Wayland, died Tuesday, October 18, 2011 of Lymphoma at Parkview Home in Wayland. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 21, at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church in Wayland with Pastor Nathan Luitjens officiating. Burial will follow in the Sugar Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm., Thursday, October 20, at the church. Beatty Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Joseph Dean Freyenberger was born June 22, 1930 at Wayland, Iowa, the son of Christian J. and Leah Mast Freyenberger. He graduated in 1948 from Wayland High School in Wayland, IA. Following high school he attended Goshen College, Goshen IN where he met Janice Carolyn Roth. They were united in marriage at Central Mennonite Church in Archbold, OH on October 28, 1951. After serving in 1-W they returned to Wayland to farm. He graduated from the University of Iowa in 1965 and worked for Farm Credit Services for 20 years before returning to farming. Joe was a faithful and active member of Sugar Creek Mennonite Church and Crusaders Sunday school class where he enjoyed teaching Sunday school, serving on the church council and was an Elder for many years. He often volunteered with MDS and at the Crowded Closet. He was a member of the Gideon's International. He also served on the Parkview Home and Wayland State Bank Boards. Joe and Janice enjoyed traveling, and volunteered their time with Water for Life in Haiti and with VOCA in Bolivia, Czechoslovakia, Kyrgystan, and Armenia.

Joe enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren at the family pond.

Survivors include four daughters, Barbara Freyenberger of Iowa City, Michelle (Douglas) Frederick of Kalona, Carmen Martinez of Berwyn, Il, Maria (Michael) Roth of Wayland, 8 grandchildren, Anthony, David and Kellie Frederick, Adriana and Joseph Martinez, Abigail, Christian and Jackson Roth, two great-grand children Isabelle and Liam Frederick, sister-in-law, Clela Helm of Trenton, NJ and brother-in-law, Herbert (Charlotte) Roth of Newville, PA.

Preceding Joseph was his wife Janice in August 2010, an infant daughter, his parents and an adopted brother Arthur Freyenberger.

A memorial fund has been established for Parkview Home or Gideon's International.

Source: press-citizon.com
Oct. 19, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin


 

Friesen, Jakob
December 9, 1924 - September 14, 2011

Jakob Friesen died Sept. 14, 2011. He was born Dec. 9, 1924 in Neuenburg, Ukraine to Johann and Sara Friesen. In 1942, Jakob was separated from his family and sent to England as a prisoner of war. After his release, he settled in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. There Jakob married Helga Rein in 1951.

He tried unsuccessfully to get the rest of his family out of Russia. He immigrated to Canada in 1967 with his daughter Regina. They were sponsored by his uncle and aunt Henry and Susie Lammert. Jakob worked many years for Hildebrand Iron Works as a welder and took great pride in his work. He returned to Germany several times to visit his mother and siblings who had immigrated there.

Jakob was a faithful member of Scott Street MB Church, St. Catharines, Ont., regularly attending services and Bible studies until he suffered a stroke in 2002. His last years were at Versa Care Nursing Home. Jakob is mourned by daughter Regina; 1 grandson; 2 great-grandsons; 1 sister.

Mennonite Brethern Hearld
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH


 

Friesen, Tena Loewen
January 8, 1933 - December 2, 2011

Tena Friesen of Winnipeg, Manitoba, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2011, at Victoria General Hospital after suffering a fall in her home. Born in Hague, Saskatchewan, on January 8, 1933 to Mr. and Mrs. John Loewen.

Tena became a school teacher after graduating high school in Winkler and then normal school. During her years of teaching, she continued her own education at the University of Winnipeg, where she earned Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education degrees. Tena was a devoted Christian, and studied the Bible diligently throughout her life. She combined her faith in God with her musical talent by playing the organ regularly at the Gospel Mennonite Church in Winnipeg. Among Tena's favourite hobbies were quilting and doing jigsaw puzzles, and she was also an avid Scrabble player. She also loved travelling, and visited many countries in every corner of the globe. She was well known for her ability to cook delicious meals and for her meticulous housekeeping. She loved entertaining large groups of family and friends at the family cottage on the shores of Falcon Lake. Tena faced many serious health issues in her life, starting in her 40's, but she persevered with faith, courage, and determination.

Tena was married to Ike Friesen in 1952, a successful auto dealer, who predeceased her in 1988.

Tena is survived by her son, Garry, her grandchildren, Jeff (Tetjana), Andrew (Tess) and Jennifer (Bill), her great-grandchildren June, Luke and Frank, her sisters Marie (Neil), Betty (Brian), Eva and her brother Jake (Sandra).

Tena's kind and compassionate personality will be deeply missed by all of those that were close to her, and there will be a deep void in many lives without her presence. She will finally join her husband who has been waiting for her for all of these years.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on December 8, 2011 at Morrow Gospel Church at 755 St. Anne's Road in Winnipeg. This will be followed by a reception at the church and afterward at 2:30 p.m., the burial will take place at Green Acres Cemetery. A public viewing will also be held on Wednesday, December 7 at Green Acres at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery Springfield, Manatoba

As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on December 06, 2011
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH



Friesen, Wilbur D.
, 93, of Freeman, SD died January 6, 2011 at the same place.  He was born December 2, 1917 at Henderson, NE to Dietrich and Mary (Janzen) Friesen.  On November 19, 1943 at Freeman, SD he was married to LaVerna Waltner, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Ila (Gary) Mebius and Short (Larry) Larson, 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Marie Ratzlaff and Alice Jansen.

Memorial services were held January 10, 2011 at Salem-Zion Mennonite Church, Freeman, SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Elizabeth, Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

 

Fry, Mary Pauline Miller

Nov. 30, 1940-June 17, 2011

Mary Pauline Fry, 70, died at 3 a.m. Friday at IU Health Goshen Hospital.

She married Harvey Fry, Oct. 16, 2002.

She is survived by her husband, Harvey O. Fry of Ligonier; and five stepchildren, Kenneth (Ruby) Fry, Karen (David) Lambright and Lydia (Vernon) Yoder, all of Topeka, Marlin (Mary) Fry of Ligonier and Mervin (Mary Jane) Fry of Millersburg.

Friends may call after 1 p.m. Saturday and all day Sunday at the Harvey Fry residence, 11461 N. 500 West, Ligonier.

A funeral service will take place Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the Leroy Eash residence, 11555 N. 500 West, Ligonier, with Bishop David M. Miller and the home ministers officiating.

Burial will be in Hawpatch Cemetery, Topeka.

Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

[Research note: Maiden name was Miller]

THE GOSHEN NEWS
June 17, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



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