Davis.-Julia Annie, daughter of the late Alec and Julia (Long) Wyant, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., May 21, 1861; died at the University Hospital, Charlottesville, Va., March 13, 1947; aged 85 y. 10 m. 20 d. Her husband (D. C. Davis) and 7 children preceded her in death. Surviving are 7 children, 23 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren. She was the first member baptized and received into the Mennonite Church as a result of the mission work at Beldor, Va. Funeral services were held at the Beldor Church, March 25, in charge of J. E. Kurtz, assisted by Harold H. Layman. Interment was made in the near-by cemetery.

Gingerich.-Margaret, daughter of Samuel and Amanda Knouse, was born Sept. 22, 1895; departed this life March 13, 1947; aged 51 y. 5 m. 21 d. On Feb. 25, 1912 she was baptized and received into the Lauver congregation, Cocolamus, Pa. On Feb. 23, 1922, she was united in marriage to John W. Gingerich, who survives. Also surviving are one son (J. Lloyd), one daughter (Ruth), her mother, and one brother (John). One infant son predeceased her. Funeral services were held at the church, March 16, in charge of W. W. Graybill and M. B. Burbaker. Burial was made in the church cemetery.

Good.-Raymond Eugene, son of Wilmer and Ruth (Shelley) Good, was born at Denbigh, Va., Feb. 9, 1937; died at the University Hospital, Charlottesville, Va., March 7, 1947; aged 10 y. 28 d. His death was caused by cirrhosis. In May, 1946 he was received into the membership of the Mennonite Church. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (James and Oren), 2 sisters (Velma and Ruby), his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Gabe Good, Harrisonburg, Va.), and many other relatives. Funeral services were held at the Warwick River Church, Denbigh, in charge of T. H. and George R. Brunk. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Heisey.-Minnie, daughter of the late Benjamin and Amanda (Keener) Wenger, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., July 24, 1887; passed away at her late home near Manheim, Pa., Feb. 6, 1947; aged 59 y. 6 m. 12 d. Surviving are her widowed husband (Samuel M. Heisey), 4 children (Florence-Mrs. Samuel Geib, Rufus, and Margie-Mrs. Clarence Kulp, all Manheim; and Emerson, Palmyra, Pa.), 4 grandchildren. Three children predeceased her in infancy. In her youth she united with the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted at the Keech Funeral Home, in Manheim, by Samuel H. Lehman, and at the Manheim Church by Harry E. Shreiner and Homer D. Bomberger. Text, Ps. 39:4, 5. Burial was made in the Mastersonville Cemetery.

Reynolds.-Maud (Minnich) Reynolds died at her late home, Jan. 14, 1947; aged 62 years. She was a member of the Miller Mennonite Church, near Leitersburg, Md. Surviving are her widowed husband (Kemp Reynolds), 8 children (L. Clair, Mrs. Clarence Hartman, I. Keller, R. Altee, Mrs. Lehman Baer, Mrs. Wilbur Henry, Sadie, and Victor), 12 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Joseph, James, Jacob, and Harvey), 3 sisters (Mrs. Johnson Bowman, Highfield, Md.; Mrs. George Reyer, Mercersburg, Pa., and Hilda, Erie, Pa.). Funeral services were held Jan. 17 at the church, in charge of Isaac Baer and Amos Martin. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Roggy.-Barbara, daughter of Jacob and Barbara Stalter, was born near Tremont, Ill., Feb. 2, 1857; died at the home of her daughter (Mrs. Joe King), Toluca, Ill., March 12, 1947; aged 90 y. 1 m. 10 d. On Feb. 23, 1880 she was united in marriage to Christian Roggy, who preceded her in death twenty-eight years ago. Surviving are 2 sons (Edwin J., Flanagan, Ill.; and Alvin P., Meadows, Ill.), one daughter (Mrs. Katie King, Toluca, Ill.), one brother (Chris Stalter, Pontiac, Ill.), 2 stepgranddaughters, one stepgrandson, 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 2 foster grandchildren, and 4 foster great-grandchildren. One great-grandchild, one foster great-grandchild, 4 sisters, and 3 brothers preceded her in death. In her youth she united with the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Waldo Church, Flanagan, Ill., in charge of Ezra B. Yordy, assisted by George Gundy.

Stutzman.-Amanda, daughter of Joseph and Sarah Christner, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Oct. 24, 1861; died at her home in Chappell, Nebr., March 10, 1947; aged 85 y. 4 m. 14 d. As a young girl she moved to Milford, Nebr., and on Aug. 13, 1882 she was united in marriage to Adam Stutzman. In 1886, they moved to Chappell, Nebr., where they were the first Mennonite settlers. Her husband preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 1921. Surviving are 3 sons and 3 daughters (Wesley and Frank of Chappell; Belva-Mrs. Joe F. Yoder, Wellman, Iowa; Clara, at home; Minerva-Mrs. Ezra J. Yoder, Oshkosh, Nebr.; and Joe, of Chappell), one foster son (Joe Christenham, Moorpark, Calif.), 18 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Katie Ann Gerber, of Ohio), 4 brothers (John, William, Henry, and Harvey, all of Ohio), and other relatives. In her youth she united with the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Chappell Mennonite Church, in charge of W. R. Eicher and Fred Gingerich. Interment was made in the near-by cemetery.

Weirich.-Andrew G., son of Ella and the late Andrew Weirich, Lagrange County, Ind., died at the Lagrange County Hospital, Jan. 3, 1947; aged 29 y. His death resulted from injuries received in an automobile accident. Surviving are his wife (Frances May), 3 daughters (Peggy, Ella May, and Andrea Kay), his mother, 5 sisters (Mrs. Kalman Toth, Mrs. John Albeck, Mrs. Rollin Hildebrand, all of Michigan; Mrs. Norton Campbell, Goshen, Ind.; and Mrs. Donald Deter, Lagrange, Ind.), and 5 brothers (Ansel, Clyde, and Elva J., all of Goshen, and Ira and John, of Lagrange). Funeral services were held Jan. 7 at the Shore Mennonite Church, Shipshewana, Ind., in charge of Josiah J. Miller and Virgil L. Yohe.

Woolley.-Kathryn Ellen, daughter of the late John and Susan (Bertsche) Bachman, was born in Roanoke Twp., Woolford Co., Ill., Dec. 14, 1889; passed away March 15, 1947; aged 57 y. 3 m. 1 d. In her youth she united with the Roanoke Mennonite Church, Eureka, Ill. On Feb. 24, 1926 she was united in marriage to Benjamin Woolley. Her parents, one sister (Lydia) and one brother (Albert) preceded her in death. Surviving are her widowed husband, 2 stepchildren (Harold Woolley and Mrs. Mary Baker, of Coal Valley, Ill.), one granddaughter, 4 brothers (Andrew, Benjamin D., Henry, and Alvin), a number of other relatives, and many friends. Funeral services were held at the Roanoke Church, in charge of Ezra B. Yordy, assisted by John L. Harnish.

Yeager.-Glenn Richard, son of Milton and Grace (Shupp) Yeager, was born near Hagerstown, Md., Aug. 29, 1941; died at his home near Paramount, Md., after one week's illness, March 14, 1947; aged 5 y. 6 m. 13 d. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters (George, Louise, Betty, and Merle, all at home), his parental grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Edward Yeager), his maternal grandfather (Hiram Shupp). Funeral services were held at the Kraiss Funeral Home, in charge of Walter Lehman, assisted by Harvey E. Shank. Text: Job 1:21. Interment was made in the Reiff Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder.-Calvin Ray, son of Eli S. and Esther (Brenneman) Yoder, was born near Kalona, Iowa, Dec. 31, 1925; passed away at the home of his parents, March 12, 1947; aged 21 y. 2 m. 11 d. His death resulted from epilepsy, from which he had suffered for ten years. At the age of twelve he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the East Union Mennonite Church, Kalona. Surviving are his parents, 6 brothers (Ivan, Wayland, Iowa; Lyle, Marvin, Wilbur, Duane, and Raymond, all of Kalona), 3 sisters (Mrs. Elwin Brenneman and Mrs. Monroe Yoder, both of Kalona; and Verna, at home), his grandmother (Mrs. Amanda Brenneman, Wellman, Iowa), and a large number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the church in charge of A. Lloyd Swartzendruber and D. J. Fisher. Burial was made in the East Union Cemetery.

Zook.-Jacob, son of Menno and Magdalena (Peachey) Zook was born in Mifflin Co., Pa., Sept. 26, 1879; died at his home near Meyersdale, Pa., Feb. 16, 1947; aged 67 y. 4 m. 21 d. On Nov. 15, 1903 he was united in marriage to Susanna Yoder, who preceded him in death in January, 1923. Three sons also predeceased him. Surviving are 2 sons (John, of Meyersdale; and Menno, Honey Brook, Pa.), and 4 daughters (Arie-Mrs. Rudy Peachey, Allensville, Pa.; Lydia, Lewistown, Pa.; Annie-Mrs. Ray Kinsinger, Springs, Pa.; Sarah-Mrs. Rufus Slabach, Grantsville, Md.). On March 13, 1924 he married Annie Bender, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Elizabeth, Joseph, and Elmer, at home), 2 brothers (Moses, Belleville, Pa.; and Israel, Intercourse, Pa.), 3 sisters (Mrs. Lizzie Bawel, Mrs. Sarah Swarey, Mrs. Lydia Yoder, Belleville, Pa.), 14 grandchildren, and one step-grandson. He was a member of the Summit Mills Amish Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 19 at the church, in charge of Lewis Beachy and Bennie Fisher. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Yoder.-Leah, daughter of David and Mary Hershberger, Mattawana, Pa., was born March 15, 1869; died Feb. 23, 1947; aged 77 y. 11 m. 8 d. She was married to Daniel P. Yoder, who preceded her in death on March 19, 1940. Two children also preceded her in childhood. Surviving are 8 children (Bennet, Minnie-Mrs. Melvin Baker, Roy, Elsie-Mrs. Paul Eby, Claire-Mrs. Lester Miller, and Emory, all of Westover, Md.; Harry, Newton Hamilton, Pa.; Sam, Spring City, Pa.), 58 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. She was a charter member of the Holly Grove Mennonite Church, Westover, Md.

Yoder.-Leah M. Hershberger was born near Mattawana, Pa., March 15, 1869, died at the home of her son (Roy), near Westover, Md., Feb. 23, 1947; aged 77 y. 11 m. 8 d. On Dec. 10, 1891 she was married to Daniel P. Yoder, who predeceased her on March 19, 1940. Two children and 6 grandchildren also predeceased her in death. Surviving are 8 children (J. Bennet, Minnie, Harry, Roy, Elsie, Clara, Samuel, and Emory), 54 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Holly Grove Church. Burial was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

Transcriber's note: The last two obituaries are for the same person.

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Brubaker.-A. Martin, son of the late Abram and Annie (Bauman) Brubaker, was born in Strasburg Twp., Pa., Jan. 20, 1884; passed away at his home in West Lampeter Twp., Feb. 19, 1947; aged 63 y. 29 d. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church. Surviving are 3 sisters (Mrs. Martha E. Groff, Strasburg, Twp.; Annie M., and Fannie S., West Lampeter Twp.) and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Feb. 25 at the Strasburg, Pa., Mennonite Church, in charge of Jacob T. Harnish and Emory Herr. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Headings.-Donald Harvey, son of Harvey and the late Elida (Baker) Headings, was born near Harrisburg, Oreg., Aug. 28, 1926; died March 17, 1947; aged 20 y. 6 m. 17 d. He was killed in an airplane crash, near Oakland, Oreg. On Sept. 16, 1945 he was united in marriage to Verna Eash, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, his father, grandparents (Eli and Ida Baker), 2 brothers (Kenneth and Edward), 2 sisters (Dorothy-Mrs. Paul Stutzman, and Rosemary), and many other relatives and friends. In 1938 he accepted Christ and joined the Amish Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held March 20 at the Harrisburg Mennonite Church, in charge of N. A. Lind, Noah Miller, and N. M. Birky. Burial was made in the Alford Cemetery.

Hershey.-Clayton, son of Jacob E. and Mary (Esbenshade) Hershey, was born May 30, 1879; passed away at the Lancaster, Pa., General Hospital, Jan. 19, 1947; aged 67 y. 7 m. 19 d. On Feb. 14, 1900 he was united in marriage to Ella D. Buckwalter, who survives. Also surviving are his aged mother, 7 children (Grace-Mrs. John C. Hershey, Gordonville, Pa.; Paul J., Lancaster, Pa.; Ruth-Mrs. Victor J. Denlinger, Paradise, Pa.; Amy-Mrs. Marvin Groff, Strasburg, Pa.; Marian-Mrs. Aaron Witmer, Palmyra, Pa.; Rhoda-Mrs. Raymond Metzler, Weymouth, Mass.; and Clair J., Kinzers, Pa.), 24 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Herbert, Paradise, Pa.; and Milton, Intercourse, Pa.), 3 sisters (Mrs. Paul Myer and Mrs. John H. Martin, both of New Holland, Pa.; and Margie Hershey, of Kinzers), and a number of other relatives. One daughter and one son predeceased him. He was a member of the Hershey Mennonite Church, Kinzers, Pa. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Martin Hershey and at the church by Amos Weaver and Parke Book. Texts, Pa. 17:15; Rom. 8:18. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Hostetler.-John Raymond, son of John and Ida Hostetler, was born near Shelbyville, Ill., April 29, 1928; died March 17, 1947; aged 18 y. 10 m. 16 d. He died in an airplane crash, near Oakland, Oreg. Surviving are his parents, 3 sisters (Carrie-Mrs. David Eash, Creswell, Oreg.; Ella Mae-Mrs. Warren Long, Prophetstown, Oreg.; Elsie-Mrs. Ray Headings, Creswell, Oreg.), 2 brothers (Levi, Prophetstown, Oreg.; and Ray, Harrisburg, Oreg.), 3 grandparents, and many other relatives and friends. One sister preceded him in death on March 2, 1931. At the age of fourteen he accepted Christ as his Saviour and joined the Amish Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held March 20, in charge of N. A. Lind, Noah Miller, and N. M. Birky. His body was shipped to Tampico, Ill., for burial.

Hunsberger.-Roger Lee, son of Winfield and Martha (Shelly) Hunsberger, Kutztown, Pa., was born Oct. 9, 1946; passed away at the St. Joseph Hospital, Reading, Pa., Feb. 20, 1947; aged 4 m. 11 d. His death was caused by pneumococic meningitis. Surviving are his parents, 3 grandparents (Mrs. Cora Shelly, Dublin, Pa.; and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hunsberger, Telford, Pa.), and 5 great-grandparents (Henry Shelly, Mrs. Katie Alderfer, Mrs. Posar Ruth, and Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Hunsberger). Funeral services were held at the Blooming Glen, Pa., Mennonite church, Feb. 24, in charge of Melvin Bishop. Text, 11 Sam. 12:23; Job 1:21. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Kropf.-Ray, youngest son of Frank and Annie (Hostetler) Kropf, was born near Harrisburg, Oreg.; March 16, 1918; died March 17, 1947; aged 29 y. 1 d. He was instantly killed in an airplane crash near Oakland, Oreg. At the age of eleven he was baptized and was a member of the Fairview Mennonite Church, Albany, Oreg., at the time of his death. On Dec. 21, 1941 he was united in marriage to Bertha M. Krabill, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Leona Ruth) and one son (Walter K.), his parents, 2 brothers (Merle and Lloyd), 4 sisters (Mrs. Ruth Neuenschwander, Mrs. Elsie Knox, Verena, and Bernice) and 2 half brothers (Orval and Herman Smucker). One sister (Lela) predeceased him. He lived in the vicinity of Harrisburg all his life, except for eight months spent in C. P. S. at Lapine, Oreg. Funeral services were held March 20 at the Harrisburg Mennonite Church, in charge of N. A. Lind, Noah Miller, and N. M. Birky. Burial was made in the Alford Cemetery.

Lantz.-Herbert, son of David and the late Edna (Miller) Lantz, was born in Custer Co., Okla., Oct. 15, 1898; passed away March 8, 1947; aged 48 y. 4 m. 23 d. In his early life he united with the Mennonite Church and was a faithful member of the Lower Deer Creek congregation, Kalona, Iowa, at the time of his death. On April 5, 1921 he was united in marriage to Ellen Bryan, who survives. Also surviving are his father and stepmother, 3 sons (Wayne H., Homer, and D. W., all of Iowa City, Iowa), and 2 sisters (Clara, and Mrs. Martin Miller, both of Midland, Mich.). His mother and one daughter preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Lower Deer Creek Church, March 11, with John Y. Swartzendruber and George S. Miller in charge.

Lehman.-Marietta, daughter of Rudolph and Elizabeth (Blosser) Metzler, was born in Beaver Twp., Mahoning Co., Ohio, July, 1881; died at Canton, Ohio, March 20, 1947. Death resulted from a cerebral hemorrhage. Surviving is one brother (Jonas, Massillon, Ohio). She was a member of the Hillman Street Pentecostal Church, Youngstown, Ohio. Funeral services were held at the Fry Funeral Home, in charge of Stephen A. Yoder, assisted by M. J. Temple. Interment was made in the North Lima, Ohio, Mennonite Cemetery.

Long.-Lovina, daughter of David and Elizabeth (Culp) Fox, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., March 17, 1861; passed away March 19, 1947; aged 86 y. 2 d. On Aug. 15, 1881 she was united in marriage to Gideon Long, who predeceased her almost twenty years ago. Surviving are one daughter (Elizabeth-Mrs. Frank Sala), one grandson, one great-grandson, 2 sisters (Mrs. Martha Smeltzer and Mrs. Mary Pletcher), and many other relatives and friends. Forty-six years ago she united with the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, Goshen, Ind. Funeral services were held at the church, March 22, in charge of R. F. Yoder. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Ramer.-Lydia Ann, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Gable) Shaum, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Feb. 9, 1865; passed away March 14, 1947; aged 82 y. 1 m. 5 d. At an early age she united with the Mennonite Church. On Nov. 9, 1884 she was united in marriage to Martin Ramer, who preceded her in death nineteen years ago. Surviving are 9 children (Amanda-Mrs. Elias Martin, William, Tobias, John, Lewis, Anna.-Mrs. Noah Wenger, Isaiah, Edward, and Martha-Mrs. Elias Weaver), 47 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, one brother (Isaiah), and one half sister (Mrs. Joseph Martin). One son (Joseph) predeceased her. Funeral services were held at the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, Wakarusa, Ind., March 18, in charge of Moses G. Horst, Abram Good, and Paul Hoover.

Sommer.-Zena Grace, daughter of Adam W. and Martha (Amstutz) Sommer, was born near Dalton, Ohio, Feb. 10, 1910; died after a lingering illness, March 22, 1947; aged 37 y. 1 m. 12 d. Surviving are her parents, 2 sisters (Vesta, a missionary in Nigeria, W. Africa; and Lillian), and other relatives. Early in youth, she confessed Jesus Christ as her Lord. In 1939 she graduated from Dalton High School, and then attended the Moody Bible Institute, where she prepared for work among the Hebrew people. She was active in this work until 1943, where she entered a sanitarium for treatment. Funeral services were held at the home, March 24, in charge of Allen Bixler, assisted by A. R. Rosenberger, Gordon Bracher, and Reuben Hofstetter. Texts: Psa. 23; Rev. 14:13. Burial was made in Kidron Cemetery.

Stoner.-Elizabeth (Lewis) Stoner was born Sept. 13, 1860; died in Columbia, Pa., March 17, 1947; aged 68 y. 6 m. 4 d. She was the only surviving member of her family. Funeral services, in charge of the local ministers, were held March 19 at the Chestnut Hill Church, of which she was a member. Interment was made in the Silver Springs Cemetery.

Warfel.-Annie H., daughter of the late Benjamin and Susan (Hostetter) Siegle, died at the home of her daughter (Cora), March 21, 1947; aged 80 y. 7 m. 22 d. Surviving are 6 children (Bertha-Mrs. David Thomas; Cora-Mrs. Norman Herr; Mary-Mrs. Wayne Wrigley, Cochranville, Pa.; Anna-Mrs. William Harrell, Portsmouth, Va.; Benjamin, Quarryville, Pa.; and Franklin, Peach Bottom, Pa.); 2 sisters (Mrs. Barbara Deiter, Quarryville, Pa.; and Mrs. Martha Gerlach, New Holland, Pa.), 20 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. In her youth she united with the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Mechanic Grove Mennonite Church, Quarryville, Pa., March 24. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Wenger.-Rufus N., son of the late Michael M. and Fiana (Nolt) Wenger, was born near Farmersville, Pa., April 25, 1899; passed away at his late home, near Brunnerville, Pa., Dec. 11, 1946; aged 47 y. 7 m. 16 d. His death was caused by coming in contact with a high tension wire. He was a member of the Stumptown, Pa., Mennonite Church. Surviving are his wife (Elsie Wanner), 8 children (Eugene, Washington, D.C.; Harold, Georgia, Betty-Mrs. Paul Burkhart, New Holland, Pa.; Luke, Japan; Melvin, Martha, and Paul, at home), one grandson, 5 brothers and one sister (Aaron, Adamstown, Pa.; Harry, Ephrata, Pa.; Michael, Lititz, Pa.; John, of Ephrata; Paul of Connecticut; and Grace-Mrs. Christ D. Landis). Funeral services were held Dec. 14 at the Overly Funeral Home, and at the Groffdale Mennonite Church, Bareville, Pa., in charge of Elmer Martin and Lloyd Eby. Text: 1 Sam. 20:3. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Yoder.-Katie Margaret, daughter of Jeff G. and the late Verna (Stutzman) Yoder, was born near Kalona, Iowa, Nov. 22, 1917; died at her late home in Kalona, March 1, 1947; aged 29 y. 3 m. 6 d. Her death was caused by complications following rheumatic fever. Her mother preceded her in death in 1943. Surviving are her father, 4 brothers and 2 sisters (Orrie, John, and Paul, of Iowa City; Alvin, Mrs. Aaron Miller and Velma, of Kalona), and a large number of other relatives and friends. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the East Union Mennonite Church, Kalona. Funeral services were held at the church, March 4, in charge of George S. Miller and D. J. Fisher. Burial was made in the East Union Cemetery.

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Blough.-Genevieve Burle, daughter of Martin V. and Burle (Yoder) Blough, was born Sept. 11, 1924; died at the Somerset Community Hospital, Dec. 6, 1946; aged 22 y. 2 m. 25 d. Surviving are her parents, 3 brothers and 3 sisters (Vernon L., Mary Jane, Norma, John, Grace, and James), and her grandmother (Mrs. Ellen Yoder, Davidsville, Pa.). She was a member of the Maple Springs Church of the Brethren. Funeral services were held at the home and at the church, in charge of John M. Geary and Sanford G. Shetler. Interment was made in the Blough Cemetery.

Blough.-George Henry, son of Josiah and Rachel (Eash) Blough, was born in Conemaugh Twp., Somerset Co., Pa., June 4, 1905; died Jan. 22, 1947; aged 41 y. 6 m. 18 d. Surviving are his parents, 6 sisters (Mrs. Jonathan Eash, Hollsopple, Pa.; Mrs. Harry Eash, Erie, Pa.; Mrs. Irvin Horner, Kelso, Pa.; Mrs. Maggie Stayrook, also of Hollsopple; Mrs. Lloyd Shaffer, Stoyestown, Pa.), and one half brother (Harvey Gindlesperger, Johnstown, Pa.). Two sisters and 3 brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Blough Mennonite Church near Hollsopple, Jan. 25, in charge of Harry C. Blough and John M. Geary. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Brenneman.-Marie Boshart was born at Wellesley, Ont., March 25, 1857; died at Albany, Oreg., March 22, 1947; aged 89 y. 11 m. 27 d. On Feb. 8, 1876 she was united in marriage to Daniel Brenneman, of Kitchener, Ont. In 1900 they moved to Milford, Nebr., and five years later to Albany. Surviving are 4 children (Mrs. Katie Martin, Mrs. Mary Kenagy, M. E., and Dan H., all of Albany), 2 brothers (Dan, Colorado Springs, Colo.; and David, of Milford), 31 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Ten children predeceased her. Early in life she became a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held March 25, at the home, in charge of Fred Brenneman, and at the church, in charge of N. M. Birky, N. A. Lind, and George Kauffman. Burial was made in the Riverside Cemetery.

Davidhizar.-Danny Dee, son of Paul and Marcille (Kauffman) Davidhizar, was born in the Lutheran Hospital, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Jan. 24, 1947; passed away several hours after birth. Surviving are his parents, maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kauffman, Havelock, Iowa), and his parental grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Davidhizar, Goshen, Ind.). Funeral services were held at the Manson, Iowa, Mennonite Church, in charge of Nicholas Stoltzfus. Interment was made in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

Fisher.-Bertha, daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Newcomer) Kraybill, was born near Mt. Joy, Pa., July 8, 1882; died in the Ohio Valley General Hospital, Wheeling, W. Va., March 22, 1947; aged 64 y. 8 m. 14 d. As a girl she became a member of the Mt. Joy Methodist Church. After her marriage to Joseph A. Fisher, of Flushing, Ohio, she regularly attended the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church at that place. Surviving are 3 children (Josephine, Arlington, Va.; Donna-Mrs. William Dayton, Marion, Ind.; and Nancy, at home), 2 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Lizzie Risser, of Pennsylvania; Mrs. Mary Bard, Rheems, Pa.; and Mrs. Anna Brubaker, of New Jersey). Her husband preceded her in death two and one-half years ago. Brief funeral services were held at the funeral home in Flushing, with further services at the Miller Funeral Home, Elizabethtown, Pa., in charge of Jacob Brubaker and Orrie D. Yoder. Texts: Deut. 2:3; 11 Sam. 14:14.

Gerber.-Anna, daughter of the late David and Magdalena Bixler, was born near Dalton, Ohio, Feb. 17, 1870; passed away at her late home, east of Kidron, Ohio, after a lingering illness, March 23, 1947; aged 77 y. 1 m. 4 d. In September, 1889 she was united in marriage to Daniel P. Gerber, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Aldis, of Dalton; Grover, Orrville, Ohio; Earl and Oscar, of Dalton; and Daniel, Canton, Ohio), 3 daughters (Clara-Mrs. Will Geiser, Ada-Mrs. Elmer Nussbaum, and Tamer-Mrs. Adam Geiger, all of Apple Creek, Ohio), 37 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (John D., of Kidron; Daniel, Seville, Ohio; Noah, of Orrville; David W., Bluffton, Ohio), and 3 sisters (Elizabeth-Mrs. D. C. Hostetler, of Orrville; Caroline-Mrs. David Lehman, of Apple Creek; and Bertha-Mrs. Martin D. Moser, also of Orrville). One brother, one sister, and 3 grandchildren predeceased her. Early in life she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held March 27 at the home and at the Mennonite Church, in charge of Reuben Hofstetter, Allen Bixler, and Isaac Zuercher. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Grieser.-Anna, daughter of Christian and Magdalena Nofziger, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Nov. 2, 1866; passed away Dec. 28, 1946; aged 80 y. 1 m. 26 d. On Aug. 18, 1889 she was united in marriage to Daniel Grieser who preceded her in death three years ago. Surviving are 5 children (Amos, Samuel, Mattie-Mrs. William Nofziger, all of Archbold; Harvey, and Daniel, of Wauseon, Ohio), 15 grandchildren, one foster grandchild, 3 foster great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. S. B. Yoder, Pomona, Calif.), and 2 brothers (D. W. Nofziger, Pettisville, Ohio; and Jonathan, of Archbold). In her youth she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Central Mennonite Church, Archbold. Funeral services were conducted by P. L. Frey and Henry Wyse.

Horst.-Emma, daughter of the late John and Mary (Good) Martin, was born March 11, 1868; passed away at the home of her daughter (Mrs. W. I. Gable), March 4, 1947; aged 78 y. 11 m. 24 d. Early in life she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church. On Dec. 5, 1889 she was united in marriage to Ezra Horst, who preceded her sixteen years ago. Surviving are 7 sons and 3 daughters (Reuben, Amelia-Mrs. W. I. Gable, Albert, Homer, David, and Ray, of Dalton, Ohio; Ivan, Sterling, Ohio; John, Susie-Mrs. Ezra Knopp, and Carrie-Mrs. Paul Lehman, Salem, Ohio), 48 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mrs. Daniel Witmer, Columbiana, Ohio; Mrs. Daniel Martin, Dayton, Ohio; Mrs. Samuel Rohrer, North Lima, Ohio; and Mrs. Ira Eberly, Orrville, Ohio), and one brother (Jonas, New Freedom, Pa.), and many other relatives. One daughter (Mae), one brother and one sister preceded her in death. Funeral services were conducted March 6 at the home by Sanford Mumaw and Elmer Good, and at the County Line Church, Dalton, by David Wenger, assisted by Elmer Good and Abram Good. Text: 11 Tim. 4:6-9. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Kaufman.-Emma Lohr was born Dec. 23, 1873; died at her home in Conemaugh Twp., Somerset Co., Pa., March 20, 1947; aged 73 y. 2 m. 27 d. Surviving are her husband (Simon Kaufman), one daughter (Annie-Mrs. Harry Byers), 4 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 4 sisters (Mrs. Jacob Livingstone, Mrs. Calvin Layman, Mrs. Rebecca Blough, and Mrs. Irvin Blough). One daughter (Freda Wingard) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Mennonite Church from the time of her youth. Funeral services were held on March 22 at the home and at the Blough Mennonite Church, Hollsopple, Pa., in charge of Harry Blough and Harry Y. Shetler. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Kreider.-Hettie S., daughter of Daniel and Lydia (Shenk) Good, was born Aug. 5, 1871; died at the Mennonite Hospital, La Junta, Colo., March 17, 1947; aged 75 y. 7 m. 12 d. Her death was caused by acute dilation of the heart. She grew to womanhood near Harrisonburg, Va., and in 1906 moved to Sterling, Ill. On Nov. 25, 1908 she was married to Harry E. Kreider, and in 1934 they moved to La Junta on account of ill health. Surviving are her widowed companion, 2 foster sons (Theodore, Rock Falls, Ill.; and Clarence, Crystal Springs, Kans.), 6 grandchildren, 4 brothers and 3 sisters (J. S. H., Cincinnati, Ohio; Mrs. E. Moyer, Harrisonburg, Va.; Mrs. Anna Kagey, Dayton, Va.; J. D. Johnstown, Pa.; Mrs. Sarah Pence, Barto, Pa.; William, Wading River, N.Y.; and C. M. Gaylord, Kans.), and many other relatives and friends. At the age of sixteen she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Green Mortuary, in La Junta, on March 18, in charge of G. G. Yoder, assisted by R. M. Weaver. Text: 11 Tim. 1:12. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

Leinbach.-Catherine, daughter of the late Christian and Esther (Shank) Bare, was born in Putman Co., Ohio, Oct. 20, 1850; passed away at the home of her son (Noah), March 24, 1947; aged 96 y. 5 m. 4 d. At the age of seven she moved with her parents to Elkhart Co., Ind., and later united with the Mennonite Church. On May 3, 1874 she was united in marriage to Isaac Leinbach, who preceded her in death on Nov. 23, 1916. Surviving are 4 sons and 5 daughters (Daniel, Goshen, Ind.; Henry, North Lima, Ohio; Hettie-Mrs. Linden Blosser, and Emma-Mrs. Charles Defruse, both of Clare Co., Mich.; Mrs. Mary Fisher, Elkhart Co., Ind.; Jonas, Portland, Oreg.; Saloma-Mrs. Noah Welty, Nappanee, Ind.; Noah and Anna-Mrs. Leander Garber, both of Goshen), 58 grandchildren, and 120 great-grandchildren. One son (Christian) preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, near Goshen, in charge of Paul Hoover, William Ramer, and Clarence Shank. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Milne.-John S., son of Aleuder and Elizabeth Milne, was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, June 1, 1864; died March 10, 1947; aged 82 y. 9 m. 9 d. On May 1, 1888 he came to America. On Aug. 9, 1925 he was united in marriage to Mrs. Lois B. Smith, and several years later moved to Cullom, Ill. Surviving are his widow, 3 children of a former marriage (Mary Marks, and John, Chicago, Ill.; and Frank, Toledo, Ohio), and 4 grandchildren. Funeral services were held March 13 in the Cullom Methodist Church, with A. H. Lehman in charge. Text: 11 Tim. 4:7. Burial was made at Minonk, Ill.

Nisley.-Valentine D. was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., March 30, 1875; passed away at his home, Goshen, Ind., after two years' illness from heart trouble, Jan. 9, 1947; aged 71 y. 9 m. 9 d. In his youth he accepted Christ and joined the Mennonite Church. On March 21, 1903 he was united in marriage to Christina Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Mrs. Walter Haberstick of Goshen; Mrs. Lawrence Musselman, Millersburg, Ind.; Mrs. Orris Holderman, Osceola, Ind.; and Mrs. Carl Reiff, Goshen); 4 sons (Clayton, Orva, and John L., Goshen; and Maurice, of Osceola), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Eli Weirich, Shipshewana, Ind.; and Mrs. D. K. Buzzard). Funeral services were held Jan. 12 at the Church of the Brethren, in Goshen, in charge of T. E. George and Edwin J. Yoder. Burial was made in the Yoder Cemetery.

Nofziger.-Walter A., son of Emanuel and Louisa Nofziger, was born near Wauseon, Ohio, Oct. 8, 1894; passed away at the Ann Arbor University Hospital, eight days after a cancerous tumor was removed from his brain, Feb. 27, 1947; aged 52 y. 4 m. 19 d. In September, 1925 he was united in marriage to Mabel Schultz, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Harry, Evelyn, Eleanor, and Harold), one foster daughter (Ann-Mrs. Ted Perkins, Bradley, Ohio), his mother, 3 sisters (Bertha-Mrs. Albert Sauder, Lillie-Mrs. Henry Yedica, and Elsie-Mrs. Simon J. Short, all of Archbold, Ohio), 3 brothers (Ervin, Adrian, Mich.; and Ira and Wilson, Toledo, Ohio), and many other relatives and friends. His father and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted by Henry Wyse and Jesse J. Short.

Nyce.-Sara H., daughter of Harry and Katie (Hagey) Bergey, was born near Telford, Pa., April 16, 1923; passed away at the Doylestown, Pa., Emergency Hospital, Jan. 19, 1947; aged 23 y. 9 m. 3 d. Her death was caused by a subarachnoid hemorrhage. On Sept. 15, 1945 she was married to Clarence F. Nyce, who survives. Also surviving are her parents, one grandfather (Frank K. Bergey), one daughter (Judith Darlene), 2 brothers and 3 sisters (Naomi-Mrs. Henry Walter, Franconia, Pa.; Walton, Sellersville, Pa.; Beula-Mrs. Floyd Wile, Franklin, and Rhoda, all of Telford). At the age of fifteen she united with the Franconia Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Hunsicker Funeral Home, Souderton, Pa., Jan. 23, in charge of Silas Graybill, and at the Doylestown Mennonite Church, in charge of Joseph Gross and Menno Souder. Text: Rom 8:18. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Sauder.-Mary, daughter of the last Jacob and Magdalena Sommers, was born near Archbold, Ohio, April 10, 1882; departed this life at Sarasota, Fla., where she and her husband had gone to spend several weeks, Feb. 27, 1947; aged 64 y. 10 m. 17 d. Her death resulted from apoplexy. In 1884 she moved with her parents to Arkansas, and at the age of four was left motherless. She returned to Archbold at the age of eighteen. On May 31, 1927, she was untied in marriage to Daniel J. Sauder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 stepchildren (Erie J., Lucretia-Mrs. Lawrence Rupp, and Herma-Mrs. Edwin Rychener, all of Archbold), 12 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (David, Caldwell, Idaho; and Levi, of Archbold), and a large number of other relatives and friends. Two grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Samuel and John predeceased her. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted by P. L. Frey and Jesse J. Short.

Schmucker.-Samuel J., son of the late Joel and Lydia Schmucker, was born near Tedrow, Ohio, Aug. 1, 1879; passed away at his home, Fayette, Ohio, as a result of a stroke and complications, Feb. 27, 1947; aged 67 y. 6 m. 26 d. On Jan. 15, 1901 he was united in marriage to Lydia Short, who predeceased him. To this union 6 children were born, one of whom (Elton) also preceded him in death. On Feb. 5, 1935 he was united in marriage to Mrs. Anna Fuller. Surviving are his widow, 5 children (Emerson, Pioneer, Ohio; Earl, of Fayette; John, Toledo, Ohio; Mabel-Mrs. Robert Nofziger, also of Fayette; and Carl, West Unity, Ohio), 3 stepchildren (Mrs. Emma Crowder, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Arlene Foster, and Mrs. Bertha Potter, both of Toledo), 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 5 stepgrandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Emma Koch, Wauseon, Ohio), and Mrs. Amanda Nafziger, Archbold, Ohio), one brother (Charles, Prattville, Mich.), and a large number of other relatives and friends. One grandchild and one brother predeceased him. He united with the Mennonite Church, renewing his fellowship with the Lord, a few weeks before his death. Funeral services were conducted by Jesse J. Short and another minister.

Schrock.-Barbara Ellen, daughter of John and Della (Weirich) Schrock, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind.; Oct. 11, 1895; died at her home, Topeka, Ind., Feb. 11, 1947; aged 51 y. 4 m. Surviving are her mother, 4 sisters (Amanda-Mrs. Jacob Hershberger, Christina-Mrs. V. D. Nisley, Sarah-Mrs. Nathan Christner, and Ida), and many other relatives. One sister (Amelia Christner) and an infant brother preceded her in death. She was a faithful member of the Old Order Amish Church. Funeral services were held at the home, in charge of Alvin Beachy, Perry Yoder, and Edwin J. Yoder. Burial was made in the Yoder Cemetery.

Schrock.-Della, daughter of John and Christina (Hooley) Weirich, was born June 5, 1864; passed away at her home, Topeka, Ind., Feb. 20, 1947; aged 82 y. 8 m. 15 d. On Jan. 24, 1884 she was united in marriage to John J. Schrock. Surviving are 4 daughters (Amanda-Mrs. Jacob Hershberger, Christina-Mrs. V. D. Nisley, Sarah-Mrs. Nathan Christner, and Ida), 20 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, one brother (Abraham Weirich), and one sister (Mrs. Sarah Swartzentruber). One infant son and 2 daughters (Mrs. Amelia Christner and Barbara) predeceased her. She was a faithful member of the Old Order Amish Church. Funeral services were held at the home Feb. 22, in charge of Alvin Beachy. Perry Yoder, and Edwin J. Yoder. Burial was made in the Yoder Cemetery.

Shank.-Grace Marie, daughter of the late Daniel and Abbie (Layman) Shank, died March 20 at the Western State Hospital, Staunton, Va.; aged 30 y. After the death of her parents she made her home with her aunt (Mrs. A. F. Weaver), near Waynesboro, Va., for fourteen years. She also spent a number of years working at Reading, Pa.; Philadelphia, Pa.; and Catawba Sanatorium, Va. At the age of fourteen she united with the Mennonite Church. Surviving are four sisters (Mrs. Maurice Landis, Lampeter, Pa.; Naomi, Harrisonburg, Va.; Mrs. Samuel Strong, Tampa, Fla.; Mrs. Earl R. Delp, Line Lexington, Pa.). Two brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services were conducted by J. R. Mumaw and J. R. Driver. Interment was made in the Zion Cemetery.

Smith.-Annie B., daughter of the late Jacob and Amanda Gingrich, was born Aug. 16, 1877; passed away on March 4, 1947; aged 69 y. 6 m. 18 d. On Sept. 3, 1898 she was united in marriage to Isaac B. Smith, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Stella-Mrs. C. Perry Kettering, and Mabel-Mrs. Clair Hart), one son (Paul), 2 sisters (Mrs. Sallie Hostetter, and Mrs. Mary Umberger), one brother (Isaac), and 6 grandchildren. She united with the Mennonite Church in 1899. Funeral services were held at the Gingerich Meetinghouse, Annville, Pa., March 7, in charge of Simon Bucher, Martin Weaver, and Robert Miller. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

Smith.-William Thomas Smith was born at Delhi, Ont., March 19, 1882; died at his home, Kitchener, Ont., March 23, 1947; aged 65 y. 4 d. His death was caused by dropsy. He was married to Margaret Schott, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Walter, Alfred, Charles, and Stanley), and one daughter (Mrs. Eva Good). He and his family entered the fellowship of the Mennonite Church after World War 1. Funeral services were held at Kitchener, March 26, in charge of C. F. Derstine.

Ummel.-Ella May Mishler was born in Bloomington, Ill., June 10, 1875; passed away at her home, Limon, Colo., Nov. 27, 1946; aged 71 y. 5 m. 17 d. Early in life she gave her heart to the Lord and united with the Mennonite Church. In November, 1894 she was united in marriage to Christian Ummel, who preceded her in death in February, 1923. Surviving are 7 daughters (Mrs. Lulu Rogrich and Mrs. Saloma Foncannon, of Limon; Mrs. Mary Duft, Pasadena, Tex.; Mrs. Emma Cofer, Ramah, Colo.; Maretta Ummel, of Limon; Mrs. Agnes King, Wilder, Idaho; and Mrs. Nellie McNutt, of Limon), 20 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Seal Funeral Home, in Limon, and at the Mennonite Church, Ransom, Kans., on Dec. 1, in charge of P. A. Friesen and Curt Boese. Interment was made in the Ransom Cemetery.

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Brunk.-Magdalene, daughter of the late Christian and Mary (Stemen) Stalter, was born in Allen Co., Ohio, Nov. 10, 1880, passed away at the Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio, March 29, 1947; aged 66 y. 4 m. 19 d. Her death resulted from abdominal apoplexy. At the age of eighteen she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, near Elida, Ohio. On Nov. 2, 1905 she was united in marriage to Solomon Brunk, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Wilbur F., of Elida; Arthur S. and Roy E., South Boston, Va.), 2 daughters (A. Marie and Lola I., at home), 5 grandchildren, one sister (Kathryn-Mrs. Earl Steinberger, of Lima), 5 brothers (James, of Elida; Timothy E., Lapeer, Mich.; Samuel S., Northville, Mich.; Christian, Delphos, Ohio; W. Orvin, Finlay, Ohio), and many other relatives and friends. One brother (Charles) and one sister (Anna) preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the home, and at the Pike Mennonite Church, Elida, in charge of Elmer E. Yoder and Lloy Kniss. Interment was made in the Pike Cemetery.

Gehman.-Harry Hurst, son of the late Harry and Barbara (Hurst) Gehman, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., June 26, 1896; passed away at his home, near Selinsgrove, Pa., after having suffered a heart attack, March 26, 1947; aged 50 y. 9 m. On Nov. 12, 1918 he was united in marriage to Sarah Eby, who preceded him in death one year ago. Surviving are 5 sons (Arthur, Lancaster, Pa.; John, of Selinsgrove; and Jacob, Lester, and Martin, at home), 3 daughters (Edith-Mrs. Norman Groff, Mount Joy, Pa.; Lucy-Mrs. John Rudy, of Lancaster; and Grace, at home), 2 brothers (Peter, Ephrata, Pa.; Daniel, Goodville, Pa.), and 6 sisters (Kate-Mrs. Henry Brubaker, Loveville, Md.; Barbara-Mrs. Eli Weaver, Elkhart, Ind.; Ida-Jesse Brubaker, of Ephrata; Lydia-Mrs. McKinley Hackenburg, Lewisburg, Pa.; Lizzie-Mrs. Phares Stauffer, and Maggie-Mrs. Nathan Stauffer, both of Selinsgrove). He was a member of the Cross Roads Mennonite Church, Richfield, Pa. Funeral services were held at the Lauver Mennonite Church, Cocolamus, Pa., March 30, in charge of Jacob Brubaker. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Honsberger.-Franklin F., son of the late Henry and Matilda (Fretz) Honsberger, was born in Lincoln Co., Ont., Dec. 10, 1867; died at his late home, near Beamsville, Ont., April 4, 1947; aged 79 y. 3 m. 25 d. His death was caused by pneumonia. For many years he was a member of the Moyer Mennonite congregation, Vineland, Ont. He was united in marriage to Ida Minerva Cressman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Elton, St. Catherine, Ont.; and Wilfred and Herbert, at home), and 3 daughters (Vera-Mrs. Lloyd Burkhardt, Kitchener, Ont.; Carol-Mrs. Maurice Marcus, Montreal, Quebec; and Dorothy, at home). Funeral services were held at the funeral home in Beamsville, April 7, in charge of S. F. Coffman. Interment was made in the Vineland Cemetery. Text: 1 Cor. 19.

Longenecker.-Jonas Zimmerman, son of Harry L. and Irene G. Longenecker, was born near Middletown, Pa., Aug. 4, 1908; passed away at his late home near Washington Boro, Pa., March 16, 1947; aged 38 y. 7 m. 12 d. On June 1, 1935 he was united in marriage to Esther M. Habecker, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Kathryn Susanne and Joanne Marie), his parents, and 3 brothers (Samuel Z. Elizabethtown, Pa.; Henry and Elmer, both of Middletown). At the age of sixteen he accepted Christ as his Saviour, and was a member of the Habecker Mennonite Church at the time of his death. Funeral services were held at the late home, March 19, in charge of Christian B. Charles, and at the Habecker Church in charge of C. K. Lehman and John S. Hiestand. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Yoder.-Mary Lucinda, daughter of David and Barbara Kauffman, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa., Jan. 5, 1879; died April 1, 1947; aged 68 y. 2 m. 27 d. On Dec. 22, 1903 she was united in marriage to David J. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Reuben D., Haven, Kans.; Barbara Miller, Hammett, Idaho; Elizabeth and Henry D., both of Haven, Kans.; Ida Miller, Washington, D.C.; and Levi L., Hutchinson, Kans.), 10 grandchildren, 3 brothers and 4 sisters, and many other relatives and friends. One daughter (Beth) preceded her in death. At the age of eighteen she gave her heart to the Lord and united with the Amish Mennonite Church. In 1919 she became one of the charter members of the Yoder, Kans., Mennonite congregation. Funeral services were held at the Yoder Church, in charge of Harry A. Diener, assisted by Andrew Bontrager and Sanford King. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. Text: John 11:28.

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Beiler.-Katie C., daughter of the late Benjamin and Christieann (Summers) Lapp, was born June 21, 1883; died of a heart attack, at the home of her son (Aaron), while on a visit, Aug. 25, 1946; aged 63 y. 2 m. 4 d. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Amish Church. On Dec. 14, 1905 she was united in marriage to Aaron P. Beiler, who preceded her in death on June 23, 1923. Surviving are 5 children (Barbara L.-Mrs. Jonas Glick, Gap, Pa.; Elam B., Gordonville, Pa.; Elsie C.-Mrs. Calvin Kennel, also of Gap; Ruth A.-Mrs. Gideon Stoltzfus, and Aaron P., both of Parkesburg, Pa.), 14 grandchildren, 4 brothers (John P., Toledo, Ohio; Elias B., Cleveland, Ohio; Aaron S., Detroit, Mich.; and Benjamin F., Gap, Pa.), and 2 sisters (Ella M.-Mrs. Jacob Patterson, Millway, Pa.; and Christieann-Mrs. Samuel Boschnaugle, Mountville, Pa.). Three sisters and 2 brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services were conducted by Isaac Kennel at the home of her son (Elam) and at the Weavertown Amish Church, in charge of John A. and Abner G. Stoltzfus and Elam L. Kauffman. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Brenneman.-Catharene, daughter of Samuel and Magdalena Stemen, was born in Allen Co., Ohio, Feb. 2, 1858; passed away on Jan. 20, 1947; aged 88 y. 11 m. 18 d. On Oct. 6, 1881 she was united in marriage to Samuel B. Brenneman, who predeceased her on June 4, 1930. One son (Irvin) and 2 grandchildren also preceded her in death. Surviving are 5 children (Amanda, at home; Mrs. Verna May Good, Lima, Ohio; Mrs. Myrtle Dalrymple, at home; Frank, Middle Point, Ohio; and Mary Goldie, at home), 3 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, one brother (Jessie J., Wharton, Ohio), and a large number of other relatives and friends. Prior to her marriage she united with the United Brethren Church. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 23 at the Salem Mennonite Church, in charge of Roy Davis. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Brubacher.-Mary S., daughter of the late John E. and Elizabeth (Stehman) Hostetter, was born April 13, 1862; passed away at her home in East Petersburg, Pa., April 7, 1947; aged 84 y. 11 m. 24 d. In her youth she united with the Mennonite Church. In October, 1884, she was married to John H. Burbacher, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Elizabeth H. and Mrs. Anna H. Farmer, at home). Funeral services were conducted April 10 at the home by Frank N. Kreider and John H. Gochnauer, and at the East Petersburg, Pa., Mennonite Church, by James Siegrist and D. Stoner Krady. Text: Phil 1:21. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Brunk.-Emanuel Hartman Brunk was born in Rockingham Co., Va., Jan. 19, 1873; died at Sarasota, Fla., March 13, 1947; aged 74 y. 1 m. 24 d. In his youth he united with the Mennonite Church. On Sept. 15, 1896 he was married to Martha Martin, Hagerstown, Md. For the past thirty-eight years they made their home at Denbigh, Va. Surviving are his widow, 4 sons (Jason, Baltimore, Md.; Irvin, Los Angeles, Calif.; Herman, Charlotte, N. C.; and Earl, of Denbigh), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Rosa Weber, Hagerstown, Md.; Mrs. Betty Keener, and Mrs. Lydia Harman, both of Harrisonburg, Va.). Three children died in infancy. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Warwick River Church, Denbigh, on March 17, in charge of George R. Brunk, assisted by Andrew Hartzler. Burial was made in the church cemetery.

Burkhart.-Emma, daughter of the late Michael L. and Anna (Landis) Rohrer, passed away at her home near East Berlin, Pa., Feb. 5, 1947; aged 70 y. 5 m. 28 d. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church. Surviving are her husband (Noah H. Burkhart), 4 daughters and 3 sons (Mrs. Anna Hershey, Wellsville, Pa.; Mrs. Alta Hertzler, Mechanicsburg, Pa.; Benjamin, Menges Mills, Pa.; Era*, York, Pa.; Aaron, Mechanicsburg, Pa.; Jason, Mount Wolf, Pa.; and Mrs. Ada Seitz, Dillsburg, Pa.), 30 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Martin D. Musser, Lancaster, Pa.). Funeral services were held Feb. 8 at the Landis Valley Church, Lancaster, in charge of William Martin and Chester Harbold. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
*Name is Eva - see Noah H. Burkhart obituary GH Feb. 8, 1955 - Correction from Donna Sauder

Grieser.-Darwin Devere, infant son of Cletus and Luella Grieser, was born March 30, 1947; died April 6, 1947; aged 7 d. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, 3 grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Grieser, Wauseon, Ohio; and Mrs. Henry Stuckey, Leo, Ind.), and a number of other relatives. Funeral services were held at the home, in charge of S. J. Miller. Interment was made in the Leo Cemetery.

Hostetler.-Samuel S., son of Samuel and Sarah (Miller) Hostetler, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., May 16, 1870; died at the Elkhart Ind., General Hospital, March 22, 1947; aged 76 y. 10 m. 6 d. His death was caused by a basal skull fracture suffered by a fall. In his youth he united with the Mennonite Church. In 1893 he was married to Anna Cripe, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Alma Nunemaker, Blanche Ferguson, William, Perry, Alice Stutesman, Grace Christophel, Fern Vawter, and Ruby). Two children (Miriam and Ralph preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Prairie Street Church, in Elkhart, with John E. Gingrich and David A. Yoder officiating. Burial was made in the Prairie Street Cemetery.

Miller.-Katie E., daughter of the late Nicolas and Maria Krabill, was born near Louisville, Ohio, March 6, 1875; died at the home of her daughter (Mrs. John Richard), Creston, Ohio, April 3, 1947; aged 72 y. 27 d. At the age of sixteen she accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Saviour and was received into the fellowship of the Beech Mennonite Church, near Louisville. On Jan. 11, 1900 she was united in marriage to John Miller, who preceded her in death on March 31, 1928. One sister and 2 brothers also predeceased her. Surviving are 4 children (Clysta-Mrs. John Richard, and Sevilla, of Creston; Ervin, Leetonia, Ohio; and Marvin, Kidron, Ohio). Funeral services were held at the home and at the church, in charge of O. N. Johns, assisted by J. S. Gerig. Text: Phil. 3:21, 22. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Schlosser.-Lizzie Landis was born in Hatfield Twp., Pa., Dec. 28, 1889; passed away at Hatfield, Pa., Feb. 25, 1947; aged 57 y. 1 m. 27 d. On Nov. 20, 1909 she was united in marriage to Irvin L. Schlosser, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Marcus L., of Florida; Irvin L., and Grace-Mrs. Homer Musselman, both of Hatfield; and Mildred and Arlene, at home), 8 grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Two children preceded her in death. For thirty-eight years she was a member of the Plain Mennonite Church, Lansdale, Pa. Funeral services were held March 1 at the church, in charge of Jacob C. Clemens and John E. Lapp. Text: II Tim. 4:7, 8. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Schrock.-John R., son of the late Peter and Katherine (Roszhart Schrock, was born near Oberlin, Kans., March 3, 1894; passed away at Los Angeles, Calif., March 11, 1947; aged 53 y. 8 d. His death was caused by injuries received two hours previously when a train struck the car in which he was riding. In his youth he was baptized and received into the Salem Mennonite Church, Shickley, Nebr. As a young man he moved to Illinois, where he lived until six years ago. Surviving are 3 brothers (Joseph C., of Los Angeles; Samuel, Meadows, Ill.; and Daniel W., Kalona, Iowa), 3 sisters (Emma-Mrs. Aaron Guengerich, of Los Angeles; Mary-Mrs. Aaron Hochstetler, Wellman, Iowa; and Katherine, also of Los Angeles), 35 nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends. His brother (William R.) was killed in the same accident. Funeral services were held in Los Angeles, March 13, in charge of Harold Burkholder and H. A. Wolfer. Text: I Sam. 20:3. Interment was made at Meadows, Ill.

Schrock.-William R., son of the late Peter and Katherine (Roszhart Schrock, was born near Oberlin, Kans., Sept. 14, 1899; passed away at Los Angeles, Calif., March 11, 1947; aged 47 y. 5 m. 25 d. He was killed instantly in an automobile and train collision. In his youth he was baptized and received into the Salem Mennonite congregation, Shickley, Nebr. As a young man he went to Illinois, where he lived until six years ago. On Jan. 17, 1846 he was married to Florence M. Schertz, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Margaret Ellen), 3 brothers (Joseph C., of Los Angeles; Samuel, Meadows, Ill.; and Daniel W., Kalona, Iowa), 3 sisters (Emma-Mrs. Aaron Guengerich, of Los Angeles; Mary-Mrs. Aaron Hochstetler, Wellman, Iowa; and Katherine, also of Los Angeles), 34 nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends. His brother (John R.) was killed in the same accident. Funeral services were held in Los Angeles, March 13, in charge of Harold Burkholder and H. A. Wolfer. Text: I Sam. 20:3. Interment was made at Meadows, Ill.

Wenger.-Sarah Emma, daughter of the late Levi and Sarah Wenger, was born near Gordonville, Pa., Nov. 13, 1900; passed away at the home of Irwin and Mary Groff, March 23, 1947; aged 46 y. 4 m. 10 d. One sister (Susie) and 2 brothers (Oliver and Amos) preceded her in death. Surviving are one brother and 3 sisters (Margaret Kreider, Kinzers, Pa.; Catherine-Mrs. Benjamin Kreider, Intercourse, Pa.; Christian, Salunga, Pa.; and Mary-Mrs. Irwin Groff). Funeral services were held March 26 at the home of Benjamin Kreider, in charge of Ira Buckwalter, and at the Hershey Mennonite Church, in charge of Martin Hershey and G. Parke Book. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Zook.-David S., son of Jacob and Barbara (Hostetler) Zook, was born in Green Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio, June 7, 1866; passed away at the Beeson Hospital, Wooster, Ohio, April 15, 1947; aged 80 y. 10 m. 8 d. As a young man he confessed faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and was received into the fellowship of the Mennonite Church. On Nov. 5, 1889 he was united in marriage to Lydia Burkholder, who preceded him in death on Nov. 30, 1917. To this union were born 3 children (Clara-Mrs. Adam Mumaw, and John E., both of Wooster; and David J., Orrville, Ohio), all of whom survive. On Nov. 23, 1919 he was married to Fanny Kropf, who survives. To this union was born one child (Mary E.-Mrs. Arthur Amstutz, of Wooster), who survives. One brother and 2 sisters preceded him in death in childhood. Another sister (Mrs. Jacob Moose, Volant, Pa.), also predeceased him. One brother (E. J. Zook, Goshen, Ind.), one sister (Mrs. Lydia Schmucker, Smithville, Ohio), 13 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild survive. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Oak Grove Mennonite Church, Smithville, Ohio, April 18, in charge of J. N. Schmucker, I. W. Royer, and William G. Detweiler. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Transcribed by Carolyn Hunnicutt, Indiana