Leight. - Bro. Abram Leight was born Feb. 25, 1859; died at his home near Chambersburg, Pa., Mar. 19, 1929; aged 70 y. 22 d. He was for many years a member of the Mennonite Church. He is survived by his second wife, whose maiden name was Hoover, and by three sons and four daughters. Funeral services were held at the Chambersburg church March 22, conducted by Bros. D. E. Kuhns and J. F. Grove. Text, Jno. 14:3, first clause. Interment at Norland cemetery, near Chambersburg.

Martin. - Esther W., daughter of Christian K. and Grace E. (Weaver) Martin, was born Jan. 16, 1929; died March 17, 1929; aged 2 m. 1 d. Death was due to a complication of diseases after an illness of nearly two weeks through which she was very patient. She is survived by her parents and grandparents, besides many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held on March 19, at the home by Bro. Ira D. Landis and at the Weaverland Mennonite church by Bro. I. B. Good, assisted by Bro. Landis. Text, Ex. 2:6. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Bowers. - Henry S. Bowers was born Feb. 19, 1854; died March 11, 1929; aged 75 y. 20 d. He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church for many years. His seat at church was seldom vacant when health permitted. He was united in marriage to Emaline H. Hershey, who preceded him in death four years ago. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Elmer G. Gochnauer, with whom he made his home, also one brother, Benjamin Bowers, and one sister, Mrs. Harry Frew. Funeral services were conducted at the East Petersburg Mennonite church by Bros. Frank Krider and John Gochnauer.

Bixler. - Joseph A. Bixler, son of Henry and Susan Bixler, was born in Grundy Co., Ill., July 23, 1856; died at his late home in East Lewistown, Ohio, March 7, 1929; aged 72 y. 7 m. 14 d. Death was due to complications arising from an attack of influenza. He moved to Ohio from Illinois about 44 years ago. On Dec. 25, 1884, he was united in marriage to Amanda Burkey, who with a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Foreman, remains to mourn his loss. He united with the Mennonite Church about 40 years ago and remained a faithful member until death. Funeral services were conducted at the Midway Mennonite Church on March 9, in charge of Bros. A. J. Steiner and Daniel Lehman. Text, Psa. 138:7.

Maust. - Daniel Webster Maust was born Aug. 4, 1857 in Somerset Co., Pa., where he lived most of his life; died March 14, 1929, of heart trouble; aged 71 y. 7 m. 10 d. He is survived by his widow, 4 daughters, 5 sons, 26 grandchildren, and a large circle of friends. He was a faithful member of the Springs Mennonite Church from early life and was always interested in her various activities, being one of the Sunday school superintendents and serving as teacher most of the time since. He served in the office of deacon for nearly thirty-eight years. The funeral was held on March 14 at the Springs Church, conducted by Bros. N. E. and G. D. Miller.

Kaufman. - Catherine Spiker Kaufman was born near New Castle, Pa., Aug. 30, 1865; died Feb. 27, 1929; aged 63 y. 5 m. 27 d. On Jan. 1, 1889, she was married to Jonathan Kaufman. To this union were born 4 children, 2 dying in infancy. She is survived by her husband, 1 son, Chauncey M., 1 daughter, Mrs. Margaret Lantz, 1 granddaughter, Marjory Kaufman, and 3 brothers, John Spiker, Wayne Co., Ohio, George and Joseph Spiker, New Castle, Pa., besides many other relatives. In early life [he] united with the Mennonite Church and remained a faithful member until death. She was a kind neighbor and friend, always ready and willing to give aid and extend a helping hand wherever it was needed. Funeral services were conducted on March 2, at the home of her son, in charge of the home ministers. Interment in the Amish cemetery.

Transcriber's Note: [he] as in original.

Earnest. - Katie (Roth) Earnest was born at Noble, Iowa, Feb. 1, 1869; died at Milford, Nebr., March 18, 1929; aged 60 y. 1 m. 17 d. She was united in marriage to Benjamin Earnest, Sept. 28, 1890. To this union were born 5 sons and 1 daughter. One son preceded her in death in infancy. Surviving are the husband, 4 sons (Nicholas, Christian, Benjamin, and Elmer), 1 daughter (Mrs. Peter Stutzman), and 17 grandchildren, 5 brothers, and 1 sister, besides other relatives and friends. Her loss will be keenly felt in the home and community, but our loss is her eternal gain. In 1887 she gave her heart to the Lord and united with the church of her choice, in which faith she lived until she was called home.
 "All is over, hands are folded
  On a quiet, peaceful breast;
  All her toils and trials ended,
  And dear Mother is at rest."

Stuckey. - Christian P. Stuckey was born on a farm near Archbold, Ohio, March 30, 1857; died on the same farm where he was born and spent his entire life, March 23, 1929; aged 71 y. 11 m. 23 d. He was the last member of a family of twelve children. On March 23, 1888, he was united in marriage to Magdalena Lugbill. This union was blessed with three children (Simon and Clarence, Archbold, Ohio, and Anna Stuckey Richard, Seville, O.). Three grandchildren and many relatives and friends also remain to mourn his departure. About one year ago he complained of trouble in his mouth, which developed into cancer. About three weeks ago his condition became alarming because of the rapid progress the disease was making, but he bore his suffering patiently, committing himself to the Lord. At the age of 24 he accepted Christ as his Savior and united with the Amish Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until death. Funeral services were held at the Central A. M. Church, March 26, 1929, conducted by Bros. E. L. Frey and Henry Rychener. Text, Rom. 8:18. Interment in Lockport cemetery.
 "A precious one from us is gone,
  A voice we loved is stilled,
  A place is vacant in our home,
  Which never can be filled."

Hochstetler. - Iva (Miller) Hochstetler, wife of Samuel S. Hochstetler, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, May 16, 1882; died at her home, March 19, 1929; aged 46 y. 10 m. 3 d. She was united in marriage to Samuel Hochstetler, Dec. 31, 1901. To this union were born 5 sons (Omar, Lewis, Monroe, Raymond, and Robert). She united with the Amish Mennonite Church in her youth and remained a faithful member. She was of a peaceful, quiet disposition, devoted to her family and her church, a friend to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed in the home, church, and community, but we know that our loss is her gain. She leaves to mourn her departure a sorrowing husband, 5 sons, 1 granddaughter, her aged mother, 1 brother and 2 sisters (Eli Miller, Mrs. Mahlon Gingerich, and Mrs. Mahlon Slabaugh), besides many other relatives and friends. For the last three months she was mostly confined to her bed. At times she seemed to show signs of improvement, and all was done for her that loving hands could do. She submitted to an operation for appendicitis as a last resort, but it proved a failure. She endured much pain without murmuring or complaining, being fully resigned to Him who doeth all things well. Funeral services were held at the East Union church, March 21, 1929, conducted by Bros. D. J. Fisher and Joe C. Brenneman. Text, Rev. 21:4. Interment in cemetery near by.

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Vest. - Mrs. Elizabeth Vest was born in Edinburg, Ind., March 28, 1845; died near Tuleta, Texas, March 25, 1929; aged 83 y. 11 m. 27 d. She was twice married. Earlier in life she moved from Indiana to Missouri, thence to Kansas, thence to Texas, where she has resided during the past year. She has been a member of the Church of Christ for about 45 years, and was strong in the faith. Surviving her are one son, (J. H. Theiss) and many grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by Daniel Kauffman at the Union Church in Tuleta, Texas, after which the remains were taken to Beeville, Tex., for burial.

Roth. - Lyle Edward, infant son of Edward B. and Anna (Schrock) Roth, was born near Albany, Oreg., Dec. 22, 1928; died at the Portland Sanitarium, March 20, 1929; aged 2 m. 26 d. For the last two months he suffered from pyloric obstruction, but the immediate cause of his death is uncertain. On March 19 he was taken to a specialist, but God saw best to take him home before much could be done. We mourn not as those who have no hope, for our loss is his gain. Little Lyle leaves to mourn his early departure, father, mother, 1 sister, 1 brother, grandparents, 2 aunts, 7 uncles, besides a host of other relatives and friends.

Rife. - Catherine Elizabeth, only daughter of Victor B. and Bessie Rife, was born April 10, 1927; died at her home near Chambersburg, Pa., March 15, 1929; aged 1 y. 11 m. 5 d. Her stay on earth was short. All was done for her that loving hands could do. She will be sadly missed by her parents, grandparents, besides a host of uncles, aunts, and cousins. Funeral services were held at the Upper Strasburg Mennonite Church, in charge of Bro. Irvin Lehman. Text, Luke 8:52.
 "All is dark within our dwelling,
  Lonely are our hearts to-day,
  For the one we loved so dearly
  Has forever passed away."
By her parents.

Lantz. - Eldora Lantz, daughter of Andrew and Nannie Lantz, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Feb. 25, 1906; died of heart trouble March 26, 1929; aged 23 y. 1 m. 1 d. She had been in failing health during the winter, yet her death was a sudden shock to her family and friends. This is the first death in the family. She united with the Mennonite Church when in her teens. She leaves father, mother, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, a grandmother, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Howard-Miami Co., Mennonite Church, conducted by Bros. N. M. Slabaugh and J. S. Horner. Texts, Job 14; II Cor. 5:1.
 "'Twas on a lonely day,
  The angels came to say,
  'Oh, come and go with me,
  Where you can always be!'"

Good. - Anna Good, daughter of Gideon and Susanna Weaver, was born in East Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., Mar. 21, 1856; died Mar. 19, 1929; aged 72 y. 11 m. 28 d. She was married to Daniel Nolt, who preceded her in death many years ago. In 1896 she was married to Noah Good. Her Christian character and advice are memories of her devoted life to her Savior. She was a teacher in the Bowmansville Sunday school for about 30 years. She was fully resigned to the will of God and peacefully passed away. She is survived by her husband, 1 step-son, 1 step-daughter, 1 brother, and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at the home by Geo. Horning and at the Bowmansville church by Moses Gehman and Isaac Geigley. Text, II Tim. [4:6 8]. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Transcriber's Note: [4:6 8] as in original.

Stauffer. - Margaret P. Stauffer, daughter of the late John L. and Hannah Pennypacker Stauffer, died at her late residence in Spring City, Pa., on March 11, 1929, from the effects of a stroke of apoplexy. She was bedfast only a few days, when she fell asleep and slept till death overtook her. She was aged 90 y. 3 d. She is survived by one brother, Benjamin, and quite a few nieces and nephews. She was a faithful member of the Vincent Mennonite Church for many years. On March 15, 1929, funeral services were held at the house and at the Vincent Mennonite Church by Bros. Amos Kolb and Henry Bechtel from John 14:2. This text the deceased had selected some time before her death; also the hymns, "Abide with me" and "No Night in Heaven." Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Bontrager. - Nancy Garber Bontrager was born July 28, 1844, in Wayne Co., Ohio; died at Nampa, Ida., March 14, 1929; aged 84 y. 7 m. 26 d. She was married to Christian M. Bontrager in Elkhart Co., Ind. They were pioneers to the West in 1897. Her husband preceded her in death July 28, 1920. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mary Minton of Nyssa, Oreg., and two sons, D. J. Bontrager of Portland, Oreg., and A. W. Bontrager of Bend, Oreg. Seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive. She became a member of the Mennonite Church early in life and continued a faithful Christian until death. Funeral services were conducted in Nampa at the funeral chapel by Bro. Omar G. Miller. Text, Num. 23:10, "Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his." Services at the grave by Bro. Amos Shenk. Burial beside her husband in the Morris Hill Cemetery at Boise, Idaho.

Strite. - Catherine (Lesher) Strite was born at Chambersburg, Pa., April 25, 1846; died March 15, 1929, at the home of her son, Daniel M. Strite, near Leitersburg, Md., from general debility; aged 82 y. 10 m. 20 d. She is survived by her husband, John S. Strite, 1 daughter, Amanda L. Eshleman, 1 son, Daniel M., 10 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church for many years. She was patient and put her trust and confidence in God. She often expressed her desire that the Lord might take her home. Funeral services were held Mar. 18 at Miller's Mennonite church, conducted by Bros. Denton Martin and Moses K. Horst. Text, Psa. 132:14. Burial in cemetery adjoining the church.
 "Rest on, dear mother, your labor is o'er
  Your willing hands will toil no more,
  A faithful friend so true and kind,
  No one on earth like you we'll find."
By her daughter.

Oberholtzer. - Amos B. Oberholtzer was born at Rothsville, Lancaster Co., Pa., Aug. 20, 1863; died at Lititz, Pa., March 29, 1929; aged 65 y. 7 m. 9 d. His illness was of only ten days' duration, and only the last few days did his condition become acute. Desiring to be anointed, this ordinance was observed the day before his departure. He was a loyal member of the Mennonite Church for forty years. He was a faithful and devoted husband, and a kind and loving father. We will miss him but we yield to an all-wise Providence and say, "Thy will be done." He is survived by his wife, Barbara Stoner Oberholtzer, 8 children (Annie, wife of Benjamin Eberly; Katie, wife of Isaac Sensenich; Ada, wife of Rudy Landis; Sarah, wife of Lloyd Weaver; Mary, wife of Clyde Brenneman; Hettie, Barbara, and Elizabeth at home), 21 grandchildren, and the following brothers and sisters (Mrs. Elam Fahnestock, Mrs. John Snavely, Samuel Oberholtzer, and Ada Oberholtzer). Funeral services were held at the home, conducted by Bros. John S. Hess, and at the Lititz Mennonite Church by Bros. Jacob Hershey and Noah Landis. Text, Psa. 73:24-26. Interment in the Hess cemetery.

Berkey. - Katherine A. Berkey, daughter of David and Lydia Blough, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, May 9, 1863; died March 19, 1929; aged 65 y. 10 m. 10 d. She was united in marriage to John Berkey, Oct. 11, 1883. To this union were born 5 children (Orie, Grover, Bertha, Cora, and Lenna), who with father, 8 grandchildren, and 1 brother, survive. Her parents, 4 brothers, 1 sister, and 1 grandchild preceded her in death. She was a faithful and devoted Christian mother. At the age of 16 she accepted Christ as her Savior, was baptized and received into the Amish Mennonite Church. She was always active in the Master's service. Her place in Sunday school and church was seldom vacant. She lived a quiet life and her influence will live on. She has gone to meet her Savior and Lord. She will be missed in the home, church, and community. Funeral services were conducted by Bros. C. Z. Yoder and J. S. Gerig. Text, Jno. 14:1, 2. Interment in Pleasant Hill cemetery.
 "Somewhere back of the sunset,
  Where loveliness never dies,
  Mother lives in the land of glory,
  'Mid the blue and the gold of the skies."

Andrews. - Carrie, wife of Robert F. Andrews, was born in Franklin, W. Va., April 16, 1882; died March 2, 1929 near Albany, Oreg.; aged 46 y. 8 m. 16 d. She grew to womanhood in the vicinity of her birth. She accepted Christ at the age of 14 and united with the Mennonite Church, to which she remained a faithful member until death. With her parents she emigrated to Moses Lake, Wash., in 1903. On July 16, 1903, she was united in marriage to Robert F. Andrews. To this union were born 8 children, 2 sons and 1 daughter preceding her in death. There remain to mourn her departure, husband, 2 sons, 3 daughters, parents, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. The past four years they were in charge of the County Poor Farm, where they ministered to those who were in need. The immediate cause of her death was cancer and other complications. She passed away at the Albany General Hospital. Funeral services were held at the Albany Mennonite Church in charge of N. A. Lind and M. E. Brenneman. Interment in the North Palestine cemetery.
 "Rest on, dear mother, your labor is o'er,
  Your willing hands will toil no more;
  A faithful friend so true and kind,
  No one on earth like you we'll find."

Schlosser. - Anna Eliza Schlosser was born July 7, 1854 in Montgomery Co., Pa.; died March 20, 1929; aged 74 y. 8 m. 13 d. She was an invalid for eight years as a result of a stroke. She passed away very suddenly and unexpectedly, having been taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Landes just a few hours before her death, after spending the winter with another daughter, Mrs. Henry Mininger. She passed many a weary hour during her sickness. Her husband passed away two years ago. She lived to see all her children unite with the Mennonite Church, the faith of her choice. She leaves to mourn her departure, 3 sons and 4 daughters (Vincent, Irvin, Clayton, Ella, wife of Warren Hillegass, Lizzie, wife of Irwin Kulp, Clara, wife of Henry Landes, Sallie, wife of Henry Mininger), 4 brothers and 1 sister (Justus, Frank, John, Howard, and Sallie, wife of John Swartley), 34 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held from the home of her son-in-law, Hanry Landes, in charge of Bro. Jonas Mininger, and at the Towamencin church, conducted by Bros. Isaac Kulp and Warren Moyer. Text, Matt. 25:13. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.
 "The lights are out in the mansion of clay,
  The curtains are drawn, for mother's away.
  She suddenly passed o'er the threshold at night
  To make her abode in that city of light."
By the family.

Miller. - Raymond Leslie Miller, son of Samuel B. and Amelia Miller, was born in Johnson Co., Ia., Aug. 30, 1905; died as a result of a collision with a street car at Portland, Oreg., March 17, 1929; aged 23 y. 6 m. 18 d. In 1921 he moved with his father to Hesston, Kans., where he attended Hesston College and Bible School. Here he accepted Christ as his Savior and united with the Mennonite Church. In 1924, with his brother Weldon, he went to Portland, Oreg., where he lived until the time of his death. His mother and 1 sister preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his sudden and untimely death his father, 7 brothers, and 7 sisters (Anson and Alma, Iowa City, Ia.; Max, Cedar Rapids, Ia.; Barbara, Goshen, Ind.; Maude, Alpena, S. Dak.; Chris and Arthur, Albany, Oreg.; Lloyd, Chicago, Ill.; Marie, Katherine, Helene, and George, Kalona, Ia.; Lydia, Riverside, Ia.; and Weldon, Portland, Oreg.). Besides the immediate family his death is mourned by a host of near relatives and friends. The body was brought to Kalona, Ia., his former home, to the home of his sister, Mrs. H. E. Beachey. Funeral services were held from the East Union church, conducted by Bros. J. L. Hershberger and D. J. Fisher. Interment in the Timber cemetery.

Yoder. - Nancy Yoder, daughter of Jacob and Anna (Bontrager) Stutzman, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Nov. 17, 1866; died in Howard Co., Ind., Mar. 18, 1929; aged 62 y. 4 m. 1 d. She was united in marriage to Samuel D. Yoder, Feb. 17, 1887. To this union were born 10 children. Those surviving are: John B., Hubbard, Oreg.; David, Greenwood, Del.; Jacob and Anna (Mrs. Moses Sommers), Kokomo, Ind.; Aden, Amboy, Ind.; Elizabeth, Levi and Fannie at home. One daughter, Mary, and an infant son preceded her in death. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters (John Stutzman, Hartville, O.; Eli Stutzman, Uniontown, O.; Mrs. Sarah Yoder, Mt. Hope, O.; and Jacob, David, and Fannie Stutzman, all of Millersburg, O.), one aunt (Mrs. Lydia Lantz, Elida, O.), one uncle (Joseph Bontrager, Fairfield Co., O.), and many other relatives and friends. Burial in the Christner cemetery, Miami Co., Ind. Truly she was a good mother and of such the good Book tells us, Her children will rise up and call her blessed. Pro. 31:28.
 "Death has robbed us of our Mother
  Whom we loved and cherished dear,
  It was Mother, yes, dear Mother,
  Can we help but shed a tear?"
The Family.

Mishler. - Lena Mishler (nee Yoder) was born Dec. 18, 1862 in La Grange Co., Ind.; peacefully passed away March 12, 1929, at her home near Hubbard, Oreg.; aged 66 y. 2 m. 24 d. She was united in marriage to Josiah B. Mishler, Aug. 5, 1883. In April, 1902, the family moved to near Hubbard, Oreg. There were fourteen children born to this union. Three daughters and 2 sons preceded her in death. The following survive the loss of a devoted companion and mother: husband, eight daughters (Pearl Kinzer, Salem, Oreg.; Rose Killin, Ida Klinkler, and Maud Mitchell, all of Portland, Oreg.; Lilly Broyles, Woodburn, Oreg.; Ruby Kauffman, Hubbard, Oreg.; Bessie Morelock, Seattle, Wash.; and Opal Fillingham, Los Angeles, Calif.), one son (Harley, St. Helens, Oreg.), 2 sisters (Elizabeth Bontrager and Polly Yoder, La Grange Co., Ind.), 2 brothers (D. J. and L. D. Yoder, Hubbard, Oreg.), besides a large number of other relatives and friends. She accepted Jesus as her personal Savior, was received into the Mennonite Church in 1884, and remained a faithful member unto the end. She was a most loving and faithful companion and mother. Funeral services were held at the Zion Church conducted by E. Z. Yoder and H. A. Wolfer. Text, Jno. 14:2; S. of S. 6:2, 3. Interment in the Hopewell cemetery.
 "A precious one from us has gone
  A voice we loved is stilled,
  A place is vacant in our home,
  Which never can be filled."

Riesser. - John P. Riesser, a son of Christian and Barbara Riesser, was born March 13, 1854, in Delaware Co., Ind. He was the oldest of a family of 13 children. Ten are yet living. The father, Pre. Christian Riesser, died at the age of 103 years. In Feb., 1879, he was married to Phoebe Miller of Woodford, Ill., who survives him. Their children are: Mrs. Lenore Strubhar of Danvers, Ill.; Mrs. Ella Lantz and Elmer Riesser of Nampa, Ida. There are five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. In 1904 he came to Idaho where he lived until his death. When a young man he united with the Central Conf. Mennonite Church. He was always interested in the work of the Church and contributed liberally in time and money toward its support. He was a firm believer of the faith as interpreted by the Church of which he was a life-long member. He spent much time in his declining years reading the Bible which he implicitly believed. He keenly realized that his departure was near at hand, and gave directions in many details as to what he wished to be done after he was gone and invoked the choicest of blessings upon those present. His favorite Bible passage heavily underscored is expressed by Paul in II Tim. 4:6-9. Short services were held at the house, Scripture reading, John 14:1-6, and prayer. Further services were held at the Christian Church, conducted by E. E. Zuercher, assisted by Ministers McClain and Jones, of the Christian Church. Interment in Kohlerlawn cemetery. Text, Isa. 38:1, latter clause.
Lee Lantz.

Zimmerman. - Mary M. Zimmerman, daughter of John and Magdalena Yordy and wife of Bishop Joseph E. Zimmerman, was born at Washington, Ill., July 24, 1882; died at her home in Milford, Nebr., March 27, 1929; aged 46 y. 8 m. 3 d. At the age of two years she moved with her parents to Milford, Nebr. Several years later they moved to Thurman, Colo., and later to Lund, Kans., from which place they moved back to Milford, Nebr. On Jan. 8, 1899, she was united in marriage to Jos. E. Zimmerman. At the age of 16 she accepted Christ as her Savior and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful member. She was always found at her post of duty, ready to serve or give counsel and willing to make sacrifices. Since the organization of the Sisters' Sewing Circle in the Iowa-Nebraska Conference, she has served as president and has been president of the Home sewing circle since its beginning. On July 3, 1928, she went to Savannah, Mo., to be treated for cancer, which seemed to give relief at the time. On Dec. 26 she was confined to her bed and suffered intense pain. She endured her suffering with Christian fortitude, her only wish and prayer being that God might be glorified through it all and that she might be privileged to serve her Redeemer to the last. She is survived by her husband, 3 children (Milo, Alamora, Colo.; Myrtle Bender, Milford, Nebr.; and Stella, at home), 2 grandchildren (Maynard and Gloria Bender), step-father (John Plank, Harper, Kans.), 4 brothers and 4 sisters (Peter E., La Habra, Calif.; Simon, Milford, Nebr.; John, Kewanee, Ill.; David, Ashley, Mich.; Fannie Yeackley, Milford, Nebr.; Emma Swartzendruber, Wellman, Ia.; Bella Schrock, Albany, Oreg.; Lizzie Erb, Wellman, Ia.), besides many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were in charge of Bro. J. D. Mininger, assisted by Bros. D. G. Lapp, Benj. Schlegel, P. R. Kennel, and Fred Reeb. Text, Rev. 14:13.

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Troyer. - Alice Marie, daughter of John and Katie Troyer of Midland, Mich., was born Mar. 3, 1927; died of scarlet fever, April 5, 1929; aged 2 y. 1 m. 2 d. She leaves to mourn her loss father, mother, 1 sister, 2 grandfathers, 1 grandmother, 2 great-grandfathers, 1 great-grandmother, and many other relatives and friends. The funeral service was preached at the house by E. A. Bontrager of Midland, Mich. Text, Job 1:21, latter clause. Interment in cemetery near by.

Kenagy. - Georgia Maxine, daughter of William G. and Emma Kenagy, granddaughter of E. L. and Martha Kenagy and Amos P. and Delilah Troyer, was born Jan. 22, 1919, near Hubbard, Oreg.; died at her home of meningitis, March 19, 1929; aged 10 y. 1 m. 25 d. She was sick only one day. She leaves to mourn her early departure, father, mother, one grandfather, two grandmothers, five brothers, one sister, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services by Fred J. Gingerich at the home. Text, Psa. 1; Psa. 103:15, 16. The remains were laid to rest in the Zion cemetery.

Mishler. - Elizabeth Yoder Mishler was born March 13, 1852; died April 2, 1929; aged 77 y. 20 d. She leaves to mourn her departure four daughters and one son: Mrs. Coleman, Walnut Grove, Johnstown, Pa.; Mrs. John Eash, Riverside, Pa.; Mrs. Herndon, Johnstown, Pa.; Mrs. Heinemeyer, Johnstown, Pa.; and Frank Mishler, New York, N. Y. Nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild, two sisters, and a host of friends also survive. Four children and her husband preceded her to the grave. Funeral services were held at the Stahl Mennonite church on Thursday forenoon, April 4, 1929, with Wm. C. Hershberger in charge, assisted by S. G. Shetler.

Horst. - Mattie M. Horst was born May 1, 1861; died at her home in Maugansville, Md., March 30, 1929; aged 67 y. 10 m. 29 d. She was a faithful member of Reiff's Mennonite church, near Maugansville, Md. She was very seldom absent when health permitted her to be present. She is survived by her second husband, John V. Horst, 1 daughter (Anna Price), 4 sons (John, Samuel, George, and Edwin Kindle), 2 stepdaughters (Leah Kuhns and Anna Ebersole), and 3 stepsons (Jonas, Christian and Clarence Horst). Funeral services were held at Reiff's church, near Maugansville, Md., by Bros. David R. Lesher and John F. Grove. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Eash. - William Homer, son of Joseph and Annie Eash, was born near Davidsville, Pa., April 2, 1888; died March 21, 1929; aged 40 y. 11 m. 19 d. He was married to Ida Landis, who with three daughters and one son survive him. He is also survived by a father and two sisters. He was mine inspector and while on duty was one of the 46 unfortunate victims of a mine explosion, who were taken away in the twinkling of an eye. His body was very badly mutilated. He was a member of the U. B. church of Hollsopple, Pa. Funeral services were in charge of S. G. Shetler, assisted by G. R. Alban, pastor of the U. B. church in which he held his membership. The remains were laid away in the Custer cemetery.

Blough. - Josiah M. Blough, son of the late C. C. and Polly Blough, was born Dec. 6, 1861; died April 2, 1929; aged 67 y. 3 m. 26 d. He was married to Cassie Livingston, who preceded him in death Aug. 6, 1918. His children, two sons and two daughters, survive him. He is also survived by a number of grandchildren, four sisters, and many other relatives and friends. He was a faithful member of the Church of the Brethren, and held his membership at Tire Hill, near Johnstown, Pa. Last year he was at the hospital at Johnstown, and thinking that his end might be near, he selected the ministers who were to conduct his funeral services. He recovered and was able to be about until just a few days before he died. Funeral services were conducted in the home by S. G. Shetler, and in the Stahl church by S. G. Shetler, assisted by N. H. Blough, pastor of the church to which he belonged. The body was laid away in the Stahl cemetery.

Jones. - Maymie Edna Blough, wife of Harvey Jones, was born Aug. 19, 1893; died at the Windber Hospital, April 6, 1929; aged 35 y. 7 m. 17 d. She was married to Harvey Jones to which union were born eight children, the youngest of whom is less than two years old. She had been ailing for some time and was taken to the hospital, where she died. The testimony of those who were about her and knew her is that she was a very good neighbor. She did all for her children that she could. She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church and held her membership in the Kaufman congregation. Besides her husband and children, she is survived by her father and mother, Bro. Josiah and Sister Rachel Blough, five sisters and one brother. One sister and one brother preceded her to the grave. Funeral services were conducted in the home by S. G. Shetler and in the church S. G. Shetler spoke on the text, "It is done." W. C. Hershberger followed with appropriate remarks. The remains were laid away in the Blauch cemetery.

Grove. - John H. Grove was born near Chambersburg, Pa., Feb. 18, 1855; died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Cora Eshleman, near Hagerstown, Md., March 11, 1929; aged 74 y. 22 d. He was a faithful member of the Cedar Grove Mennonite church, near Greencastle, Pa., for the past 42 years. His two faithful companions and 7 children preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his departure the following children: Ida, wife of Aaron Shank; Mrs. Cora Eshleman of near Hagerstown, Md.; Jacob, near Maugansville, Md.; Pre. John F., Mason and Dixon, Pa.; Luther and Ross, near Hagerstown, Md.; Pre. Harvey, Hanover, Pa.; also 35 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held March 14 at Reiff's church, conducted by Bros. Denton Martin, David Lesher, and John H. Mosemann. Text, Heb. 4:9.
 "Our dear father to heaven has gone,
  His loved ones there to meet;
  But on that resurrection morn,
  We shall walk with them the golden street."
By his children.

Heatwole. - Magdalena (Stemen) Heatwole was born at Elida, Ohio, Sept. 4, 1852; died in Lima, Ohio, April 3, 1929; aged 76 y. 6 m. 29 d. On Nov. 25, 1876, she was united in marriage to John Heatwole. To this union were born three children (Mrs. Emma Good, Elida, Ohio; William, and Mrs. Vertie Taylor, Lima, Ohio). Ten grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 1 sister, besides many other relatives and friends, survive her. She united with the Mennonite Church about the year 1881 and remained faithful until death. She was afflicted for about nineteen years with paralysis, being confined to her bed the last two years. She bore her affliction with unusual patience, never murmuring or complaining. She quite frequently expressed herself as being ready to depart and be with Jesus. Funeral services were held at the Salem Mennonite church on April 5, in charge of Geo. Ross and Gabriel Brunk. Text, Rev. 14:13.
 "Death has robbed us of our Mother,
  Whom we loved and cherished dear;
  It was mother, yes, dear mother,
  Can we help but shed a tear?"

Miller. - Mattie (Christner) Miller, daughter of Peter and Barbara Christner, was born July 21, 1862, near Trenton, Henry, Co., Ia.; died near Hubbard, Oreg., March 28, 1929; aged 66 y. 8 m. 7 d. In youth she with her parents moved to Hickory Co., Mo., and a few years later to Howard Co., Ind. In June, 1880 she was united in marriage to Solomon L. Miller. In the fall of the same year they moved to Hubbard, Oreg., where she lived until death, except ten years when she lived in Lane Co., Oreg. She is survived by her husband, four daughters and one son: Mrs. Delilah Kauffman, Warrenton, Oreg.; Mrs. Polly Kropf, Woodburn, Oreg.; Samuel S., Mrs. Mary Kropf, and Mrs. Tilly Jones of Hubbard, Oreg. She is also survived by 33 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers, and 1 sister. Two brothers and one sister preceded her in death. In her youth she gave her life to her Master, united with the Mennonite Church, and remained faithful to the end. For six months she suffered, which kept her at home, where loving hands administered to her wants. During her last six days she was cared for in the Hubbard Sanitarium, where her loving Father called her home. Funeral services were conducted by A. P. Troyer and E. Z. Yoder. Text, Jno. 14:2. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery near by.

Yoder. - Eliza (Stutzman) Yoder, wife of David S. Yoder, was born March 10, 1852, in Cambria Co., Pa.; died at her home in Kalona, Ia., April 6, 1929; aged 77 y. 26 d. When but a child she came with her parents to Iowa where she spent the remainder of her life. At the age of sixteen she became a member of the Amish Mennonite Church. On Jan. 16, 1873, she was united in marriage to David S. Yoder. This union was blessed with seven children, 5 sons and 2 daughters: Stephen D., Mary, wife of Manasses J. Miller; Yost D., Lewis D., Joe D., Lena, wife of Jonas R. Yoder, and Frank D., all of Kalona. Her death is the first to break the family circle. She leaves to mourn her departure, husband, 7 children, 32 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 1 brother (John Stutzman, Kalona, Ia.), and 1 sister (Mrs. Ananias Yoder, Parnell, Ia.), besides many other relatives and friends. She was afflicted with diabetes for about sixteen years, which, with other complications that set in the last few days and at times caused considerable suffering, resulted in death. Funeral services were held April 8, at the home in Kalona, conducted by Elmer G. Swartzendruber in English and at the old homestead north of Kalona, conducted by Chris Yoder and S. J. Kemp in German.
 "Mother, thou art sweetly resting,
  Here thy cares and toils are o'er;
  Pain and sickness, death and sorrow
  Never shall distress thee more."

Transcribed by Kathy Sparr Mott, Indiana.

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Maust. - Clinton Andrew Maust, son of Bro. and Sister Harry L. and Mary (Cutrell) Maust, was born in Colorado Nov. 10, 1918; died at the home of his parents in Scottdale, Pa., April 10, 1929; aged 10 y 5 m. He is survived by his parents, three grandparents, two sisters, and a brother. He suffered much in the last weeks of his life, but was resigned, and spoke a number of times of his going "home" or "to heaven." Services were held in the Scottdale Church on the evening of April 11, and at the Springs, Pa., Church on Friday forenoon, April 12; conducted by Brethren Aaron Loucks, G. D. Miller, N. E. Miller, and J. A. Ressler.

Blank. - Barbara Ellen, infant daughter of Abner and Mary (Glick) Blank, was born March 19, 1929; died from convulsions, April 11, 1929; aged 3 weeks, 2 days. She is survived by her parents, 1 brother (Victor) and 2 sisters (Betty and Effie). Funeral services were held at the home, conducted by [Bros.] Amos Stoltzfus. Interment in Millwood cemetery.
 "God needed one more angel child
  Within His shining, happy band,
  So, reaching down with loving arms,
  He clasped our darling Barbara's hand."

Transcriber's Note: [Bros.] as in original.

Zook. - Orpha Louise Zook was born near New Wilmington, Pa., Jan. 24, 1917; died April 9, 1929; aged 12 y. 2 m. 16 d. About five months ago during a series of meetings she confessed Christ as her Savior and sealed her vow by water baptism the last time she attended public services at the church. During her illness she suffered much pain, but never complained. She leaves father, mother, 2 brothers, 1 sister, 3 grandparents, besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her departure. Short services were conducted at the home by H. N. Troyer of Aurora, O., and at the church by E. B. Stoltzfus. Text, Job 9:25, 26. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

Steckley.- John Steckley was born in Ontario, Can., Sept. 8, 1857; died at his home near Albany, Oreg., March 29, 1929; aged 71 y. 6 m. 21 d. In his youth he moved with his parents to Illinois. On March 18, 1884, he was united in marriage to Mary Niderkorn. He lived in Kansas and Nebraska for many years, coming west about sixteen years ago. When a young man he united with the Mennonite Church and was ordained to the ministry in 1890. Although he was in poor health for several years, he was always able to be around until the day before his death when he suffered a stroke of paralysis. He leaves his wife, 3 daughters, 2 sons, 15 grandchildren, 6 sisters, and 3 brothers, besides many friends. Because of his long and faithful attendance at church and Sunday school he will also be greatly missed there.

Riehl. - John Riehl was born in Union Co., Pa., April 5, 1838; died at Morgantown, Pa., March 22, 1929; aged 90 y. 11 m. 17 d. He was the last member of a family of twelve children. He was united in marriage to Fannie Stoltzfus who preceded him in death six years ago. To this union were born two sons, Christian and Jonas. Jonas preceded him in death. He was in fairly good health until several weeks before his departure. He expressed a desire to leave this world and enter his heavenly home. He is survived by one son with whom he made his home, 1 foster son (Charles Clayton), 6 grandchildren, 2 foster grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Conestoga A. M. Church in charge of Bros. Moses Riehl and John S. Mast. Texts, Heb. 11:10; Prov. 16:31. Interment in the Pine Grove cemetery.

Gingerich. - George D. Gingerich was born Sept. 27, 1853, near Kalona, Iowa; died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Eli Miller, April 5, 1929; aged 75 y. 6 m. 9 d. In young manhood he accepted Christ as his Savior and united with the A. M. Church to which he remained faithful until the end. On March 6, 1879, he was married to Mary Shetler, who preceded him in death, Feb. 17, 1920. To this union were born 7 children (Joseph, Menno, Jeff, Anna, wife of Eli Miller, Daniel, Benjamin, and Simon). Menno and Simon preceded him in death. Death was due to pneumonia of which he was sick only a few days. He leaves to mourn his departure, 4 sons, 1 daughter, 1 brother, 2 sisters, 28 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were preached in German by C. M. Yoder and in English by A. C. Swartzendruber. Texts, I Pet. 1:3, 4; II Cor. 5:1.

Rychener. - Gottfried Rychener was born in Fulton Co., O., Dec. 22, 1865; died at Lodge Pole, Nebr., April 2, 1929; aged 63 y. 3 m. 8 d. He came to Nebraska in 1892. On Feb. 28, 1892 he was united in marriage to Margaret Nau, who preceded him in death ten years ago. In 1917 he and his wife were received into the Mennonite Church, to which faith he was true until death. He was in his usual health until the fall of 1928 when he had influenza from which he never fully recovered. Later dropsy set in. At times his condition seemed improved. Several days before his departure he suffered from a paralytic stroke. He was of a loving nature and quiet disposition . He will be greatly missed by relatives and friends. He is survived by three half-brothers. Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church, conducted by a Mennonite minister from Chappell, Nebr.

Horst. - Lydia Z. Horst, wife of David N. Horst, Farmersville, Pa., died at St. Joseph's Hospital of complications, following an operation; aged 40 y. 11 m. 17 d. She was a member of the Mennonite Church. She was a daughter of the late Aaron and Susanna Hoover. Besides her husband she is survived by the following children: Susanna, Lizzie, Annie, Sadie, Mary, Lydia, and Eli, all at home. She is also survived by 2 brothers (Edwin Hoover and Aaron Hoover), and the following step-brothers and sisters: Eli, Mrs. Adam Zimmerman, Frank, Mrs. Phares Zimmerman, and Daniel. Funeral services were held at the home by Amos Martin in German and Joseph Hostetler in English. Text, Prov. 31:10-12; 21:31. Interment in adjoining cemetery.
 "Death has robbed us of our mother,
  Whom we loved and cherished dear,
  It was mother, yes, dear mother,
  Can we help but shed a tear?"
By the family.

Good. - Abram Webster Good, son of Allen H. and Hannah L. (Gross) Good, was born near Spring City, Pa.; died of meningitis in the Phoenixville Hospital, Mar. 28, 1929; aged 9 y. 5 m. 5 d. He had been afflicted with measles in February, from the effects of which he never fully recovered. Five days before his death, he was taken to the hospital for treatment, where he passed away in the early morning of the above date. He is survived by his parents, 3 brothers (James, Lawrence and Claude) and 2 sisters (Elizabeth and Barbara). May we all find comfort in the thought that Webster has gone to be with his Redeemer, "for of such is the kingdom of heaven." Funeral services were conducted at the Vincent Church by Henry Bechtel, Enos Wismer, and Jesse Mack. Text, Matt. 6:29. Interment in adjoining cemetery.
 "A precious one from us has gone,
  A voice we loved is stilled,
  A place is vacant in our home,
  Which never can be filled."

Deetz. - Henry H. Deetz, son of Jacob and Matilda Deetz, was born near Millersburg, Ohio, April 18, 1857; died of heart failure at his home near Aurora, Oreg., April 5, 1929; aged 71 y. 11 m. 17 d. After the death of his mother he moved to Hutchinson, Kans., and later to Oregon, where he spent the remainder of his life. In 1892 he united with the Mennonite Church in which faith he lived until death. On Jan. 8, 1893, he was united in marriage to Rebecca Kauffman. To this union were born eight children. Three sons preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his departure, his companion, 4 sons (Elmer, Sherwood, Oreg.; Alvie, Portland, Oreg.; Jesse and Curtis, Salem, Oreg.), 1 daughter (Mrs. E. Learfield, Aurora, Oreg.), 5 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Calvin, Wooster, Ohio; James, Helmer, Ind.), 2 sisters (Amanda Hinkle and Malinda Hinkle, Millersburg, Ohio), besides a large number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Zion church, near Hubbard, Oreg., of which he was a member, conducted by F. J. Gingerich and Edward Z. Yoder. Text, Prov. 27:1. Interment in the cemetery near by.

Lugbill. - Anna (Yoder) Lugbill was born in Williams Co., O., Aug. 31, 1856; died at her home near Grabill, Ind., April 14, 1929; aged 72 y. 7 m. 14 d. She was married to John Lugbill, June 24, 1880. This union was blessed with seven children. There remain to mourn her departure, 2 sons, 4 daughters, 3 grandchildren, 1 brother (John C. Yoder, Orrville, O.), besides a host of other relatives and friends. Her husband, 1 son, and 2 grandchildren preceded her in death. She accepted her Savior in youth and united with the A. M. Church of Fulton Co., Ohio. After her marriage she transferred her membership to the Leo congregation, which she served faithfully until death. In her sickness of over three years' duration, she at times suffered much pain but was patient through it all. She expressed peace with God and was ready to depart.
 "Her tears and pains are over,
  Her weary journey done,
  She reached the land where crowns are given,
  And crosses are laid down."

Kauffman. - Fannie B. Kauffman (nee Smoker) was born Oct. 28, 1852; died of neuralgia of the heart, March 26, 1929; aged 76 y. 4 m. 28 d. She united with the church in her youth and remained a faithful member to the end. She was married to Jacob Kauffman in the year 1874. Her husband preceded her in death Dec. 8, 1911. To this union were born 5 sons and 4 daughters. Two sons and one daughter preceded her in death. The following children survive: John H., Bird-in-Hand, Pa.; Mrs. M. P. Stoltzfus, Leola, Pa.; Benjamin, Scalp Level, Pa.; Mrs. A. F. King, Gordonville, Pa.; Jacob, Strasburg, Pa.; Mrs. I. M. Smoker, Gordonville, Pa. She is also survived by one brother (John B. Smoker, New Holland, Pa.), 1 sister (Mrs. Amos Lapp, Gordonville, Pa.), 22 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the home, conducted by G. W. Beiler and Moses P. Rheil. Interment in the Gordonville cemetery.
 "Rest on, dear mother, your labor is o'er,
  Your willing hands will toil no more;
  A faithful friend so true and kind,
  No friend on earth like you we'll find."
By her daughter.

Detweiler. - Harvey H. Detweiler was born near New Galena, Pa., April 15, 1874; died at the same place where he was born and spent his entire life, April 3, 1929; aged 54 y. 11 m. 18 d. On Dec. 14, 1899, he was united in marriage to Lizzie L. Lapp. This union was blessed with seven children (Mrs. Abram M. Meyers, Mrs. Melvin Galman, Cora, Elizabeth, Abram, and Ruth). One son preceded him in death. He was confined to his bed on March 23 with grippe and quinsy. Because he could take no nourishment for a week, his strength failed. He bore his suffering patiently. At an early age he accepted Christ as his Savior and united with the Doylestown church, remaining faithful until death. He was a kind and loving husband and father. Funeral services were held at the home in charge of Bro. Mahlon Gross and at the Doylestown church in charge of Bros. A. O. Histand, David Gehman, and Aaron Freed. Text, Psa. 39:4, 5. Interment in adjoining cemetery.
 "Rest on, dear father, your labor is o'er,
  Your willing hands will toil no more;
  A faithful father, true and kind,
  No one on earth like you we'll find."
By the family.

Freed. - Emma Smeltzer Freed, daughter of Samuel and Saloma Smeltzer, was born Feb. 18, 1898; died April 2, 1929; aged 31 y. 1 m. 14 d. When but a young girl she accepted Christ as her Savior and united with the Holdeman congregation, Wakarusa, Ind. On July 24, 1920, she was united in marriage to Manford Freed. To this union were born two daughters (Evelyn Fay and Clara Ellen). Prior to her marriage she spent nine months at the Altoona, Pa., Mission. In the spring of 1922 she moved with her husband to Alanson, Mich., to help in the Maple River church, where she faithfully filled the place of a deacon's wife. She suffered much in her life, but she always bore it patiently and uncomplainingly. Besides her sorrowing husband and two daughters, she leaves her parents, 7 brothers, 3 sisters, and many other relatives and friends to mourn her departure. Though we keenly feel the loss of a loving wife and mother, we know that our loss is her gain. Funeral services were held at Petoskey, Mich., after which the body was sent to Wakarusa, Ind., where further services were held in charge of Bros. D. A. Yoder and Silas Weldy. Text, Rev. 20:6. Interment in Olive cemetery.

Roth. - Peter Roth was born at Gridley, Ill., Dec. 29, 1867; died at Hastings, Nebr., April 10, 1929; aged 61 y. 3 m. 12 d. Death was caused by influenza and complications. He united with the Mennonite Church in youth and remained a faithful member until death. On Feb. 1, 1894, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Springer of Stuttgart, Ark. To this union were born 9 children, 3 of whom died in infancy. His wife preceded him in death Feb. 12, 1904. In 1905 he was married to Barbara Springer. To this union were born 8 children. One son David preceded him in death three years ago. He moved from Illinois to Milford, Nebr., where he made his home for a number of years. In 1906 he moved with his family to Shickley, Nebr. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, 13 children, 22 grandchildren, 2 brothers, 1 sister, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held April 12, conducted by D. G. Lapp of Roseland, Nebr., and Peter Kennel, Shickley, Nebr. Interment in Salem cemetery.
 "All is over, hands are folded
  On a quiet and peaceful breast;
  All his toils and trials are ended,
  And our father is at rest."

Dickel. - Anna Ratzloff Dickel, wife of Frederick Dickel, was born in Russia, Aug. 15, 1862; died at her home in Johnson Co., Ia., April 8, 1929; aged 66 y. 7 m. 8 d. On Sept. 15, 1891, she was united in marriage to Frederick Dickel, who preceded her in death, Oct. 3, 1922. To this union were born four children (Elizabeth, Daniel, Naomi, and Mary, wife of Isaac Marner). She united with the Amish Mennonite Church in her youth and remained a faithful member until death. She was of a quiet disposition, devoted to her family and her church, and a friend to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed in her home, church, and community. She leaves to mourn her departure her children, 4 grandchildren, 1 sister (Mrs. Paul Dlugosh, Clarksville, Ark.), besides many other relatives and friends. Her health began to fail five years ago with heart trouble. She bore her sufferings patiently, being fully resigned to Him who doeth all things well. Funeral services were held at the Lower Deer Creek church by J. L. Hershberger and John Y. Swartzendruber. Text, Psa. 39:4, 5.
 "Mother's chair is empty now,
  And the voice we loved is still,
  And though our hearts are broken,
  We know it is God's will."

Schlegel. - Nicholas Schlegel, son of the late Nicholas and Barbara (Bender) Schlegel, was born in Perth Co., Ont., June 24, 1862; died at the same place, March 31, 1929; aged 66 y. 9 m. 7 d. He lived here his entire life with the exception of two years when he lived in Colorado and two years in Ellice Twp., Ont. He was a robust man until about a year ago when he started to complain about his neck and throat, which ailment developed into cancer. He underwent an operation and died five weeks later. He confessed Christ as his Savior and united with the A. M. Church in his youth. He was a faithful member until death. He was never married. Surviving him are 3 brothers (Jacob, Joseph, and Aaron), 2 sisters (Mrs. Chris Kipfer and Mrs. Daniel Yantzi). A brother (Chris) preceded him in death in 1909 and two sisters died in infancy. His aged mother died a little over a year ago. Funeral services were held at the home, conducted by Bro. M. Kipfer and at the East Zion church near Tavistock, Ont., by Bros. Jacob Bender and D. Lebold. Interment in adjoining cemetery.
 "Brother, thou art sweetly resting,
  Here thy toils and cares are o'er;
  Pain and sickness, death and sorrow
  Never can distress thee more."
By a brother.

Sensenich. - Hettie R. Sensenich, wife of the late Amos W. Sensenich, was born May 17, 1863; died March 20, 1929, in St. Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., about four hours after being admitted, from the results of burns. While she had been working in the garden (the place she intended to move), her clothes came in contact with a live coal that apparently had remained in a rubbish pile which was burned the day before. It is believed that the fire was smoldering in her clothes a while before she knew it, for by the time she came to the house she was ablaze from head to foot. Her tragic death followed that of her husband who met instant death, Dec. 16, 1927, when the truck he was driving was struck by a passenger train. We can not understand why these accidents occur, but we know God's ways are not our ways. We sorrow for the loss of a dear mother, but not as those who have no hope, knowing that she died trusting her Savior. She was a member of the Mennonite Church for many years. She is survived by 7 sons, 5 daughters, and 9 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the home and at Lititz Mennonite Church by Jacob Hershey and John S. Hess. Texts, Eccl. 9:12; Jno. 13:7.
 "How many were the silent prayers
  My mother offered up for me!
  How many were the bitter cares
  She felt when none but God could see!"
The Family.

Shetler. - Christian D. Shetler was born in Allegany Co., Md., Feb. 22, 1836; died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Trusdale, Marysville, Kans., April 7, 1929; aged 93 y. 1 m. 16 d. In the year 1840, his parents, Daniel and Helena Shetler, moved to Butler Co., Ohio, where they lived for two years. They then moved to Fairfield Co., Ohio, until the spring of 1850, when they emigrated with their family to Johnson Co., Ia. They located on Deer Creek, where a log cabin was built for the family. By hard labor the timber was gradually cleared away, and the place transformed into a productive farm. Here grandfather lived the remainder of his days. When a young man he united with the A. M. Church and at the time of his death was a faithful member of the East Union congregation. In 1856 he was married to Elizabeth Kauffman. Twelve children were born to this union. He was preceded in death by his companion, 3 daughters, and 2 sons. Those remaining are: Daniel, Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. Lydia Briggs, Clay Center, Nebr.; Mrs. Lena Shephard, Oklahoma City, Okla.; Mrs. Anna Trusdale, Marysville, Kans.; Mrs. Lizzie Thatcher, Berkeley, Calif.; Mrs. Catharine Harris, Alliance, Nebr.; Mrs. Amelia Whitehead, Mitchell, Nebr. Besides the immediate family his death is mourned by 1 brother, 1 sister, 43 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren,1 great-great-grandson, and a large number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the East Union Mennonite church, conducted by Bros. Abner G. Yoder, A. C. Swartzendruber, and Joe C. Brenneman.

Schrock. - Ellen Sommers Schrock, daughter of Joseph and Mary Sommers, was born in Miami, Co., Ind., Oct. 22, 1895; died at the Howard County Hospital, Kokomo, Ind., April 8, 1929; aged 33 y. 5 m. 17 d. At the age of fourteen she united with the Mennonite Church and remained faithful until death. She was united in marriage to Harry B. Schrock, Oct. 2, 1915. To this union were born eight children, two preceding her in death in infancy. Those remaining are: Emerson Paul, Verle Joseph, Kenneth Dale, Mildred Pauline, Miriam Lucile, James Francis. Besides the sorrowing husband and children she leaves father, mother, 3 brothers and 6 sisters (Harry, Orrville, O.; Joseph and Ervin, at home; Emma Sparks, Goshen, Ind.; Sarah Shaffer and Mima Kauffman, Clarksville, Mich.; Lizzie Hershberger, Plevana, Ind.; Iva Sommers, Lima, O.; Nora Esther, Kokomo, Ind.). She was brought to an untimely death by an explosion of kerosene when attempting to build a fire to prepare the noonday meal. Her clothes were ignited and though she made every effort to extinguish the flames by wrapping herself in rugs it was of no avail and her body was one mass of seared flesh before her two small children could summon help. In her terrible plight her first thought was for the safety of her little ones and she made an effort to get them out of the house. She was taken to the hospital, but all that loving hands could do was of no avail. When she was told that there was no hope for her recovery, she said that she was ready to go. She was a good wife and a loving mother. We can not understand why she had to be called away when she was so much needed here. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite Church near Amboy, Ind., by Bros. J. S. Horner and Maurice O'Connell. Text, I Thes. 4:13, 14.

Transcribed by Kathy Sparr Mott, Indiana.