Bickel - Amos Bickel was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Dec. 17, 1869; died at the hospital in Niles, Mich., Jan. 13, 1947; aged 77 y. 26 d. He lived in Wakarusa, Ind., until last fall when he moved to the home of his daughter. Surviving are one daughter, one brother, and 2 sisters. Funeral services were held at the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, Goshen, Ind., in charge of D. A. Yoder.

Boshart - Dwight Keith, son of Elmer J. and Dorcas (Detweiler) Boshart, was born Jan. 2, 1946; died, after a few days' illness, Jan. 12, 1947; aged 1 y. 10 d. One brother (Ted Roscoe) preceded him in death. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Ferne), his maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Noah L. Dettwiler, Denver, Colo.), his paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Dan Boshart, Cheraw, Colo.), and many other relatives. Funeral services were held Jan. 16 at the East Holbrook Church, Cheraw, in charge of E. E. Showalter. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Ebersole. - Mary Alice, daughter of John B. and Mary B. Martin, was born near Clear Spring, Md., Sept. 28, 1868; died at the Mennonite Old People's Home, Rittman, Ohio, Jan. 20, 1947; aged 78 y. 3 m. 23 d. On Dec. 11, 1888 she was united in marriage to David Ebersole, who predeceased her on Aug. 10, 1932. Two sons and one daughter also preceded her in death. Surviving are 5 sons (John A., Hancock, Md.; J. Harry, of Rittman; Christian S., Gainesville, N.Y.; Ira D., Homestead, Fla.; Walter A., Sarasota, Fla.), 2 daughters (Fannie E. May, Shreve, Ohio, and Ella R., Wooster, Ohio), one sister (Elizabeth Bactel, Hagerstown, Md.), 24 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. As a young woman she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until death. Funeral services were conducted by William G. Detweiler and R. L. Stauffer.

Eby. - James, infant son of Menno and Orpha (Burkhart) Eby died at birth at St. Mary's Hospital, Ladysmith, Wisc., Dec. 15, 1946. Surviving are his parents, 3 sisters and 4 brothers (Fannie, Melvin, June, John, Mark, Menno, and Esther May), his paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. John Eby, Chambersburg, Pa.) and a large number of other relatives. One brother (Earl) preceded him in death three years ago. Funeral services were conducted at the grave, Dec. 17, by D. L. Martin. Text: II Sam. 12:23.

Godshalk. - Harry E., son of the late John and Mary (Ernst) Godshalk, was born at Kinzers, Pa., Aug. 31, 1870; passed away at his late home in Lancaster, Pa., after a year's illness, Jan. 2, 1947; aged 76 y. 4 m. 2 d. He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church, and served as superintendent of the East Chestnut Street Sunday School, in Lancaster, for twenty-eight years. On Dec. 1, 1891 he was united in marriage to Susanna Musser, who preceded him in death. He was later married to Anna Gehring, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Earl M., Landisville, Pa.; Ross M., Syracuse, N.Y.; Edna M. - Mrs. J. Wesley Hambleton, Bridgeton, N. J.), 5 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held at the East Chestnut Street Church, Jan. 5, in charge of D. Stoner Krady and Jacob E. Brubaker. Interment was made in the Mellinger Cemetery.

Grove. - Susan, daughter of Edward and Magdalena (Wideman) Meyer, was born in Markham Township, Ont., July 8, 1875; died very unexpectedly, Dec. 7, 1946; aged 71 y. 4 m. 29 d. On March 20, 1894 she was united in marriage to Levi Grove, who preceded her in death on March 30, 1936. Surviving are 3 daughters (May - Mrs. Samuel Fretz; Maggie - Mrs. Willis Davis; Mary - Mrs. Frank Sellers), 16 grandchildren, one brother (Jacob), one sister (Elizabeth - Mrs. William McNair), one half brother (Noah Baker), and many other relatives and friends. She was a faithful member of the Risser Old Order Mennonite Church, Markham, Ont., until her death. Funeral services were held on Dec. 9 at the home, Altona, Ont., in charge of Thomas Reesor, and at the church, in charge of Fred Nighswander and Abram Smith. Text: Rom. 8:28. Burial was made in the Altona Cemetery.

Kauffman. - John Eldon, infant son of Mark and Thelma (Miller) Kauffman was born near Sheldon, Wisc., Dec. 10, 1946; died at the Ladysmith, Wisc., Hospital, Jan. 9, 1947; aged 30 d. Death was caused by pneumonia. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters (Elaine and Mary Lou), his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Alpha Kauffman, Goshen, Ind.), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at the Sheldon Mennonite Church by D. L. Martin and B. B. King. Text: James 4:14. Burial was made in the Sheldon Cemetery.

Keller. - Orpha Ruth, daughter of William L. and Sallie E. Keller, was born June 11, 1927; died at her home, after an illness of more than a year, Nov. 14, 1946; aged 19 y. 5 m. 3 d. She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Surviving are her parents, 2 brothers (Harry, Dayton, Va., and Warren, Harrisonburg, Va.), 4 sisters (Mrs. Byard Early, Mrs. Harry Showalter and Mrs. Warren Eberly, of Dayton, and Lorene at home), and other relatives. Funeral services were held Nov. 16, at the Bank Mennonite Church, Dayton, in charge of Harold Eshleman, assisted by S. H. Rhodes. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. Text: Ps. 17:15.

Kerler. - John, son of the late Michael and Caroline Kerler, was born in Lyon Co., Kans., Oct. 5, 1897; died as the result of being injured by an animal on the dairy farm where he was working, near Truman, Minn., Jan. 7, 1947; aged 49 y. 3 m. 2 d. About 1903 he moved with his parents to a farm near Beemer, Nebr., where he grew to manhood. At an early age he was baptized and received into the Mennonite Church. Surviving are two sisters (Mrs. Joe Birky and Mrs. Dave Wittrig, both of Beemer), one brother (Julius, Portland, Oreg.) and other relatives. Funeral services were held Jan. 10 at the Plum Creek Church, near Beemer, in charge of Sam Oswald and Dan Birky.

Linhoss. - Jesse Linhoss was born in Rockingham Co., Va. in 1878; passed away at the Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., after one week's illness, Jan. 14, 1947. In 1922 he moved from Virginia to Elkhart, Ind., and on Sept. 7 of that year was married to Cora Shantz. He was converted and united with the Mennonite Church, being a member of the Prairie St. congregation, Elkhart. For a number of years he had been in failing health, but became increasingly weak and was taken to a hospital in Virginia, where he and his wife had gone to spend the winter. Surviving are his widow, 3 brothers, and 4 sisters. Brief funeral services were held Jan. 17 at the home of relatives in Virginia and later at the home of C. A. Shantz, Elkhart. Further services were conducted at the Prairie St. Church, in charge of J. E. Gingrich and D. A. Yoder. Burial was made in the Prairie St. Cemetery.

Marshall. - William B. Marshall was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., March 7, 1848; died at the home of Christian L. Umble, near Atglen, Pa., Nov. 24, 1946; aged 98 y. 8 m. 17 d. At the age of eighty-three he accepted Christ and was received into the Maple Grove Amish Mennonite Church, near Atglen, remaining faithful until death. Surviving are two nieces. Funeral services were held Nov. 27 at the Wentz Funeral Home, Atglen, in charge of Isaac G. Kennel. Text: Job 14:14. Interment was made in the Maple Grove Cemetery.

Miller. - Susan D., daughter of Daniel P. and Anna (Hershberger) Miller, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Aug. 27, 1863; died at the Archbold Memorial Home, Brookton, Ind., Jan. 11, 1947; aged 83 y. 4 m. 14 d. At the age of twenty she moved with her parents to Cass Co., Mo. The following year she was baptized and united with the Mennonite Church. A number of years later the family returned to Indiana and lived near the Forks Mennonite Church, near Middlebury. After the death of her parents, she lived with her deaf brothers, she herself being deaf. When the Archbold Memorial Home was built, she went there to live and was there for nearly nine years. Of eleven brothers and sisters, seven survive (D. D. and John D., both of Middlebury; Abraham D., Lagrange, Ind.; Edwin D., Shipshewana, Ind.; Henry D., Goshen, Ind.; Mrs. Almon P. Hostetler, also of Middlebury; and Mrs. Elizabeth Kropf, Garden City, Mo.). A large number of other relatives also survive. Funeral services were held at the Forks Church, in charge of O. S. Hostetler and Malvin Miller.

Mininger. - Amanda M., widow of the late Jonas J. Mininger, Hatfield, Pa., died Oct. 4, 1946; aged 84 y. 8 m. 9 d. She served the church faithfully as the wife of a bishop until her husband's death in 1937. The last few years of her life were spent at the home of her niece (Emma Rosenberger, Hatfield, Pa.). Surviving are two stepchildren (Henry H. and John H.), 3 children (Katie Hedrick, Isaiah F., and Raymond F.), 23 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. Six children predeceased her. Funeral services were held at the Plain Mennonite Church, Lansdale, Pa., Oct. 9, in charge of John E. Lapp and J. C. Clemens. Text: Rev. 21:4. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Myer. - Glenn Landis, son of Nettie M. (Landis) and the late Ira. W. Myer, was born in Upper Leacock Twp., Pa., May 20, 1929; died at the Columbia, Pa., Hospital nineteen hours after being injured in an automobile accident, Dec. 16, 1946; aged 17 y. 6 m. 26 d. For the last four years he was a member of the Stumptown Mennonite Church, Bird-in-Hand, Pa. Surviving are his mother, 4 brothers and 6 sisters (Willard of Bird-in-Hand; Miriam - Mrs. H. Landis Hoover, Lancaster, Pa., Landis, of Columbia; Ethel - Mrs. Melvin Sauder, East Earl, Pa.; Reba - Mrs. Benjamin Newcomer, Mt. Joy, Pa.; Elma - Mrs. Mervin Krieder, and Ruth - Mrs. Abram Lefever, both of Lancaster; and Martha, Caleb, and Floyd, all of Bird-in-Hand). Funeral services were held Dec. 19 at the home, in charge of Lloyd Eby, and at the Stumptown Church, in charge of Lloyd Eby and Elmer Martin. Texts: Job 7:10, Jer. 31:17. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Poynter. - Clarence, son of Benjamin and Mary Poynter, was born Dec. 22, 1887; died at the St. Joseph's Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Dec. 18, 1946; aged 68 y. 11 m. 26 d. In 1907 he was united in marriage to Alma Bowman, who preceded him in death. Two sons (Ray D. and Ralph) also predeceased him. Surviving are one son (Ralph), one daughter (Mrs. Ray Yoder), 2 grandchildren, one brother (Frank, Howe, Ind.), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Minnie Moore, of Ft. Wayne; Mrs. Cora Price, Wolcottville, Ind.; and Mrs. Mirt Holbrock, South Lyons, Mich.). In 1929 he and his family moved into the vicinity of the Emma Mennonite Church, Topeka, Ind., and a few years later were received into Christian fellowship there. Funeral services were conducted at the Emma Church, in charge of the local ministers.

Schultz. - Moses Schultz, son of John L. and Katie (Boshart) Schultz, was born in Petersburg, Ont., August, 1881; died of a heart ailment at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Dec. 14, 1946; aged 65 y. In January, 1904 he was united in marriage to Mary Miller, of Baden, Ont., who predeceased him in November, 1945. Surviving are one son (John M., of Kitchener) and 2 sisters (Mattie - Mrs. Moses Leis, and Beth - Mrs. David Bingeman, both of Wellesley, Ont.). As a young man he was baptized and united with the Wilmot A. M. Church, Baden, of which he was a member at the time of his death. Funeral serivces were conducted Dec. 17 at the Keffer Funeral Home, in Kitchener, by M. S. Roth, and at the St. Agatha, Ont., A. M. Church, in charge of Peter Nafziger and M. O. Jantzi. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Stoltzfus. - Katie J., daughter of Nicholas and Catherine Martin, was born near Delavan, Ill., July 15, 1869; passed away at the home of her son (Chris), in Manson, Iowa, Nov. 8, 1946; aged 77 y. 3 m. 23 d. At an early age she moved with her parents to Selden, Kans. In 1891 she was married to Christian E. Stoltzfus, who predeceased her on Dec. 31, 1942. In 1907 they moved to Beemer, Nebr., where they resided until the spring of 1915, when they moved to Manson. At the age of eighteen she became a Christian and united with the Mennonite Church. Surviving are 4 children (Lydia - Mrs. Chris Birky, Nicholas, and Chris, all of Manson, and Emanuel, Lake Park, Iowa), 9 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Mary Birkey, Creston, Mont., and Mrs. Emma Birkey, Kouts, Ind.), and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Manson Mennonite Church, Nov. 11, in charge of George J. Lapp. Interment was made in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Strubhar. - Lois Faye, infant daughter of Levi A. and Maxine (Lenhert) Strubhar, was born at Silverton, Oreg., Jan. 15, 1947; died Jan. 16, 1947. Surviving are her parents, one sister (Ruby Mae), one grandmother, two grandfathers, and other relatives. Funeral services were held at the Ringo Funeral Home, Woodburn, Oreg., in charge of Chester D. Kauffman. Burial was made in the Zion Cemetery.

Swartzentruber. - Elizabeth, daughter of the late Barbara Litwiller and Daniel Brenneman was born in East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ont., Nov. 25, 1862; died at the home of her son (Peter), at Petersburg, Ont., Jan. 16, 1947; aged 84 y. 1 m. 21 d. For forty-five years she was an invalid and lost her sight twelve years before her death. As a young child she lost both her parents by death and was taken into the home of her uncle and aunt (Mr. and Mrs. John E. Schultz , of Petersburg), where she grew to womanhood. On Jan. 1, 1881 she was united in marriage to Joel Swartzentruber, who predeceased her on March 30, 1939. Two sons (Daniel and Aaron) and 2 daughters (Katie and Mary) also preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 sons (John B., Shakespeare, Ont.; and Joseph B. and Peter, both of Petersburg), 2 daughters (Fanny - Mrs. Jacob R. Bender, Tavistock, Ont.; and Nancy - Mrs. Nick Roth, New Hamburg, Ont.), 19 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. In her youth she gave her heart to the Lord and united with the Wilmot A. M. Church, Baden, Ont., remaining steadfast until death. Funeral services were held Jan. 18 at the home of her son (Peter), in charge of her nephew, Elmer Swartzentruber, and at the St. Agatha, Ont., A. M. Church, in charge of Peter Nafziger and M. O. Jantzi. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

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Betzner ­ Selina, daughter of Henry M. Martin, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., Jan. 20, 1873; passed away at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, after a brief illness of pneumonia, Jan. 25, 1947; aged 74 y. 5 d. In her early childhood she moved with her parents to a farm east of St. Jacobs, Ont., where she lived until the time of her death. She was married to Ephraim Betzner, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Kenneth, on the home farm) and a large number of other relatives and friends. One daughter (Arvilla) predeceased her in 1911. She was for many years a faithful member of the Mennonite Church, in which faith she died. Funeral services were conducted at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church by Roy S. Koch, assisted by Reuben Dettwiler. Interment was made in the Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery.

Gantz ­ Allen L., son of the late John and Lizzie (Lehman) Gantz, was born in Dauphin Co., Pa., Oct. 26, 1877; passed away at his home, in Elizabethtown, Pa., after a lingering illness of six months, Jan 12, 1947; aged 69 y. 2 m. 19 d. On Nov. 2, 1897 he was united in marriage to Annie L. Longenecker, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Carrie-Mrs. Christ Gall, and Elva-Mrs. Lester Lantz), 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (Cleveland L., Palmyra, Pa.), and a large number of friends. Two infant sons (Walter and Ira) predeceased him. In his early married life he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and united with the Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, remaining a member until death. Funeral services were held Jan. 16 at the home and at the church, in charge of Clarence Lutz and Noah Risser. Text: Rom. 14:8. Interment was made in the Milton Gove Cemetery.

Transcriber note: Milton Gove Cemetery could be Milton Grove Cemetery.

Gillom ­ Mary, daughter of John and Anna (Kauffman) Klopfenstein, was born in Alsace-Lorraine, May 14, 1856; passed away at Garden City, Mo., Jan. 23, 1947, after being bedfast for only ten days; aged 90 y. 8 m. 9 d. At the age of nine she came with her parents to America, where they located near Wayland, Iowa. One year later they moved to Hickory Co., Mo. Some years later she moved to Holden, Mo., where she was united in marriage to Abraham Gillom on June 27, 1897. About thirty-five years ago they moved to Cass Co., Mo. Her husband preceded her in death on May 11, 1938. Her parents, 3 brothers (Joseph, John, and Cris), and 2 sisters (Anna Raber and Barbara) also predeceased her. In October, 1938 she went to make her home with a niece (Mrs. Lovina Miller). In early life she confessed Christ as her Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, to which she remained faithful. Surviving are 3 stepchildren (Daniel Gillom, Holden, Mo.; Mrs. Frank Rohrer, Wadsworth, Ohio; and Mrs. Russell Davis, Detroit, Mich.), 6 stepgrandchildren, and other relatives. Funeral services were held at the Sycamore Grove Church, Garden City, Mo., Jan 26 in charge of W. R. Hershberger. Burial was made in the Clearfork Cemetery.

Hostetter ­ Henry N. Hostetter, son of Christian K. and Fannie S. Nissley Hostetter, was born near Mt. Joy, Pa., March 6, 1862; died at his home, near Mt. Joy, Dec. 12, 1946, following an illness of several days; aged 84 y. 9 m. 6 d. In 1885 he was united in marriage to Emma G. Reist, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Ella R. and Fannie-Mrs. Jonas B. Brubaker, both of Mt. Joy; Katharine-Mrs. Harry C. Swarr, Lancaster, Pa.; Christian R. Palmerton, Pa.), 2 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one sister (Mrs. Amos H. Hershey, Manheim, Pa.). As a young man he united with the Mennonite Church and was a faithful member until death. He served in the Sunday school, was a member of the cemetery association, and a trustee of Kraybill's Church, Mt. Joy, for many years. Funeral services were held Dec. 16 at the home and at the Mt. Joy Mennonite Church, in charge of Amos L. Hess, Henry E. Lutz, and Henry F. Garber. Text: II Cor. 1:3, 4. Interment was made in the Kraybill Cemetery.

Kramer ­ Philip James, son of Raymond and Doris (Miller) Kramer, was born Jan. 2, 1947; passed away Jan. 4, 1947; aged 2 d. Surviving are his parents his paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Eli D. Kramer, Portsmouth, Va.), and his maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Ira J. Miller, Conneautville, Pa.). Brief funeral services were held Jan. 6 at the Meadville, Pa., Mennonite Mission. Interment was made in the Sunnyside Cemetery, near Conneaut Lake, Pa.

Lauver ­ William M., son of Joseph and Mary (Moyer) Lauver, was born March 25, 1858; died at his home, near Oakland Mills, Pa., Jan. 9, 1947; aged 88 y. 9 m. 15 d. He was united in marriage to Ellen Hart, who passed away on Nov. 30, 1937. One son and one daughter also preceded him in death. Surviving are 6 sons and 3 daughters (William and Charles, both of McAlisterville, Pa.; Clayton, Bunkertown, Pa.; Elizabeth-Mrs. Leroy Pellman, Richfield, Pa.; Ira, East Salem, Pa.; Mary-Mrs. Elmer Rishe, Altoona, Pa.; Joseph, Cleveland, Ohio; and John and Ida, both at home) 3 brothers (Joseph of McAlisterville; Jacob, Cocolamus, Pa.; and Ammon of Altoona), 32 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He was a faithful member of the Mennonite church. For fifty years he served as trustee of the Lost Creek congregation, Oakland Mills, Pa., and was a charter member of the Eastern Mennonite Board of Missions and Charities. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Lost Creek Church, Jan. 13, in charge of W. W. Graybill, assisted by Banks Weaver and Jacob Brubaker. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Leatherman ­ Annie M. was born in Bedminster Twp., Bucks Co., Pa.; departed this life Nov. 4, 1946; aged 91 y. 7 m. 23 d. She lived near Deep Run, Pa., all her life, and was the oldest member of the Deep Run Mennonite Church at the time of her death. She was married to Martin Leatherman, who preceded her in death in April, 1930. They had no children of their own, but raised a nephew (Samuel G. Leatherman), who in turn cared for his aunt until she died. Surviving are one sister (Mrs. Sarah Bowers, Perkasie, Pa.) and a number of other relatives. Funeral services were held Nov. 7 at her late home, in charge of Abram Yothers, and at the church, in charge of Erwin Nace and Enos B. Wismer. Text: II Tim. 4:6-8. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Meyers ­ Sallie G. Detweiler was born Jan. 1, 1877; passed away Dec. 13, 1946; aged 69 y. 11 m. 12 d. She was united in marriage to Cornelius W. Meyers, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters, 2 sons, 2 sisters, one brother, and 6 grandchildren. One son preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Dec. 16, in charge of Wilson Overholt and Abram Yothers. Text: John 10:27.

Stutzman ­ Abraham D., son of David E. and Susanna (Mast) Stutzman, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, Jan. 13, 1879; died at the home of his daughter (Mrs. Ezra Jantzi), as the result of a heart attack, Jan. 4, 1947; aged 67 y. 11 m. 22 d. On Feb. 19, 1901 he was united in marriage to Sarah Miller, who preceded him in death on June 14, 1940. His parents, 3 sisters, one brother, one infant son, and 4 grandchildren also predeceased him. Surviving are 4 sons (Willard W., Corry, Pa.; Vernon M., Wattsburg, Pa.; Clarence D., Wood River, Nebr.; Eldon A., Twin Falls, Idaho), 3 daughters (Beulah-Mrs. Ezra Jantzi, and Florence-Mrs. Orval Schweitzer, both of Wood River; and Aria-Mrs. Willard L. Stutzman, Sweet Home, Oreg.), 27 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Alvin, Upland, Calif.; Will, Tofield, Alta.; and Milo D., Kingman, Alta.), and a large number of other relatives and friends. In his youth he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and became a member of the East Fairview Church, Milford, Nebr. In 1914 he was ordained deacon. In 1916 he and his family moved to Wood River, where he also served as deacon. In 1940 he moved to Filer, Idaho and transferred his membership to that church. In August 1946 he returned to Wood River to spend the winter months with his children, and there he passed on.

Wagoner ­ Louis B., son of Almond and Alberta (Belote) Wagoner, was born in Van Buren Twp., Lagrange Co., Ind., April 24, 1894; passed away as the result of a heart attack Jan 19, 1947; aged 53 y. 8 m. 25 d. He lived in the same community all his life. On July 2, 1932 he was united in marriage to Estella Hahn, who survives. Also surviving are his father, two foster sons (Raymond and Harry Louis), and a large number of other relatives and friends. In his youth he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and united with the Marion, Ind., Methodist Church, remaining faithful until death. Funeral services were held at the Marion Mennonite Church, Jan. 22, in charge of Ray Kuhn, Lee J. Miller, and Willard Sommers. Text: Phil 1:21.

Weaver ­ Mary Zeller was born at Breslau, Ont., Dec. 28, 1858, died Jan. 13, 1947; aged 88 y. 15 d. Several days before her death she fell and broke her hip, which was the immediate cause of her death. She was married to Abraham B. Weaver, who predeceased her in 1930. Two sons also preceded her in death in early childhood. Surviving are 5 sons and 2 daughters (Simeon, Floradale, Ont.; David, Castor, Ont.; Alberta, Edwin, and Lincoln, Kitchener, Ont.; Wesley, Elmira, Ont.; and Irene-Mrs. Jacob Good, St. Jacobs, Ont.), 21 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. In her early youth she united with the Mennonite Church and remained a faithful member until death. Funeral services were conducted at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, Jan. 16, in charge of Roy S. Koch. Interment was made in the Breslau Mennonite Cemetery.

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Fisher.- William Fisher was born near New Buena Vista, Pa.; passed away at the Windber, Pa., Hospital, Dec. 25, 1946; aged 69 y. His wife preceded him in death seventeen years ago. He was a faithful member of the church. Surviving are 6 children (Mrs. Albert Benna, and Mrs. Charles Diehl, both of Manns Choice, Pa.; Mrs. Foster McCreary, New Paris, Pa.; Warren, Lloyd, and Woodrow, all of Schellsburg, Pa.), and 17 grandchildren. For several years he had made his home with his son (Woodrow). Funeral services were held at the Pleasant View Mennonite Church, Sehellsburg, in charge of Charles Shetler and M. L. Wilt. Interment was made in the Schellsburg Cemetery.

Helmuth.- John J., son of John J. and Katherine (Oesch) Helmuth, was born in Bloomfield, Iowa; passed away at his home, near Garden City, Mo., Feb. 2, 1947; aged 83 y. 18 d. In 1866 he moved with his parents to Hickory Co., Mo., and in 1882 they moved to Cass Co. On Jan. 13, 1895 he was united in marriage to Matilda Troyer, who preceded him in death on Jan. 21, 1896. His parents, 2 brothers (Joseph and Daniel), and 2 sisters (Mary and Katie) also predeceased him. Surviving are one son (Ollie), who cared for his father in his declining years; 2 brothers (Samuel, Harrisonville, Mo.; and William, of Garden City), 3 sisters (Emma-Mrs. John L. Kauffman, South Gate, Calif.; Mattie-Mrs. Edd Zimmerman, and Mrs. Amanda Schrock, of Garden City) and a large number of other relatives and friends. In his early life he confessed Christ as his Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining stedfast until death. Funeral services were held at the Sycamore Grove Church, Garden City, in charge of W. B. Hershberger and W. Tatum. Burial was made in the Clearfork Cemetery.

High.- Thelma Jane, twenty-one-month-old daughter of Elvin E. and Ella (Sauder) High, Lancaster, Pa., died at her home, Dee. 27, 1946. Her death was caused by pneumonia. Surviving are her parents, one brother and one sister (Orwin Ray and Velda Mae, both at home), three grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Samuel High, Bird-in-Hand, Pa.; and Mrs. Elam Groff, Ephrata, Pa.), and one great-grandfather (David Eberly, Blue Ball, Pa.). Funeral services were held Dec. 30 at the New Holland, Pa., Mennonite Church, in charge of Mahlon Witmer and Daniel Sensenig. Text: Matt. 19:14. Interment was made in the New Holland Cemetery.

Kanagy.- Emma, daughter of the late Solomon and Elizabeth (Kurtz) Zook, was born near New Wilmington, Pa., Dec. 12, 1870; passed away at her home in Fayette, Pa., Jan. 27, 1947; aged 76 y. 1 m. 15 d. In her youth she united with the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, New Wilmington, Pa., and was a faithful member until death. Her husband (Joseph H. Kanagy) preceded her in death thirty-five years ago. One daughter (Naomi Bell) also predeceased her. Surviving are 2 sons (Elmer, Wampum, Pa.; and Joseph R., Silver Spring, Md.), 7 daughters (Ella, Elizabeth, and Ina, at home; Minnie, Wooster, Ohio ; Amanda, Youngstown, Ohio; Sara-Mrs. Thomas B. Vaughn, Larimer, Pa.; and Amelia-Mrs. C. M. Kauffman, of New Wilmington), 8 grandchildren, and other relatives. Funeral services were held at her late home, in charge of R. L. Stauffer and Enoch Zook. Interment was made in the Mennonite Cemetery near New Wilmington.

Kisamore.- John Ad Kisamore was born Jan. 14, 1865; passed away at his home, near Kerns, W. Va., Jan. 23, 1947; aged 82 y. 9 d. His death was caused by a stroke. On Dee. 13, 1889 he was married to Stella Luticia Ketterman, who preceded him in death by seven weeks and one day. Seven children also predeceased him. Surviving are one daughter (Dora-Mrs. Clay Dollie), with whom he lived; one brother (Jesse B., of Kerns), one sister (Mrs. Mary Jane Nelson, Whitmer, W. Va.), 14 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. For more than thirty years he was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held Jan. 26 in the United Brethren Church, near Kerns, in charge of Hiram Weaver, assisted by Blair Burr. Interment was made in the Parsons Cemetery.

Watts.- Gilbert B., son of John and Hannah (Flinn) Watts, was born near Macksville, W. Va., July 26, 1870; passed away at an Elkins, W. Va., hospital, Jan. 1, 1947; aged 76 y. 5 m. 5 d. On Dec. 2, 1946 he was baptized and received into the Mennonite Church. Surviving are his widow (the former Syntha Kesner), 4 sons, 4 daughters, and 7 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Jan. 4 at the Riverside Church, Harman, W. Va., in charge of Hiram Weaver and Oliver Keener. Interment was made in the Flannigan Hill Cemetery.

Zuercher.- David, son of Isaac and Anna (Geiger) Zuercher, was born near Canton Bern, Switzerland, July 13, 1859; passed away at the home of his son (Isaac), near Orrville, Ohio. Jan. 30, 1947; aged 87 y. 6 m. 17 d. He was the sixth of a family of thirteen children, who with their father, migrated to this country after the death of their mother. In 1872 he and six of his brothers, with their father, settled in Wayne Co.. Ohio. On Sept. 6, 1887 he was joined in wedlock to Kathryn Zimmerly who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Edwin, Isaac, and Enos, all of Orrville) one daughter (Leah-Mrs. Reuben Lehman, Dalton, Ohio), 13 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (Christ I., of Orrville), one sister (Elias-Mrs. George Eisenbach, Pandora, Ohio), and many other relatives and friends. One daughter predeceased him in infancy. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, to which he remained faithful until death. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 3 at the home and at the Kidron, Ohio, Church, in charge of Reuben Hofstetter, Aaron Mast, and Allen Bixler. Text: II. Pet. 1:11. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

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Basinger.- Mary, daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Lehman) Christophel was born in Mahoning Co., Ohio, May 25, 1862; died at the Mennonite Home for the Aged, near Rittman, Ohio, Feb. 4, 1947; aged 84 y. 8 m. 9 d. She was united in marriage to Jacob Basinger, who preceded her in death on Jan. 13, 1914. Surviving are one stepson and a number of other relatives. She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church until her death, funeral services were conducted at the Midway Church, Columbiana, Ohio, by A. J. Steiner and S. A. Yoder, on Feb. 7. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Bell.- Oswald W., son of Mr. and Mrs. Burley Bell, died in a tourist camp, near Denville, N.J., Feb. 7, 1947; aged 27 y. His death was caused by accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. He was a member of the Tressler congregation, Greenwood, Del. While in C.P.S. he served at the Greystone Park, N.J., State Hospital, where he continued to work following his release from service. Surviving are his parents, and 3 brothers and 3 sisters (Joseph, Edward, Paul, Mrs. Pansy Farren, Mrs. Elizabeth Moore, and Mrs. Louise Austin, all of Wilmington, Del.). Funeral services were held at the Chandler Funeral Home. Interment was made in the Silverbrook Cemetery.

Hertzler.- Christian Hertzler was born in Morgantown. Pa., Oct. 24, 1870; died Feb. 7, 1947 ; aged 76 y. 3 m. 14 d. Lacking opportunity for employment at home, as a boy he went west, working from place to place. On Dec. 23, 1900 he was married to Elizabeth Stoltzfus at Belleville, Pa. They took up residence near Hesston, Kans. Early in life he chose to follow the Lord and was always interested in promoting His kingdom, and in helping others. He was especially interested in Hesston College and Bible School, the development of which he saw from its beginning. Surviving are his widow, 3 children (Carol, Wheaton, Ill.; Anna-Mrs. Paul J. Hershey, La Junta, Colo.; and Ruth-Mrs. Walter Martin, Iowa City, Iowa), 2 brothers (Isaiah, West Liberty, Ohio; and Joe, Gap, Pa.), and 6 grandchildren. One daughter (Ellen) was accidentally drowned while attending school at Goshen, Ind. Funeral services were held at the Hesston College Chapel, Feb. 10, in charge of Milo Kautfman and Ivan R. Lind. The body was laid to rest in the cemetery of the Pennsylvania Mennonite Church, near Hesston.

Honsaker.- Elizabeth, daughter of the late David and Martha (McGill) Johnson. was born near Masontown, Pa., March 15, 1855; passed away Dec. 15, 1946; aged 91 y. 9 m. She spent her entire life in the Masontown community, and was from her youth a member of the Masontown Mennonite Church. Her husband Deacon David J. Honsaker, preceded her in death twenty-three years ago. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Martha Lewellyn, Point Marion, Pa.; and Mrs. Elizabeth High, of Masontown and 3 grandchildren. Two stepsons (Johnson H. and Grant R. Honsaker) preceded her in death. Funeral services were conducted at her late home, in charge of A. J. Metzler and Paul M. Roth. Interment was made in the Greendale Cemetery.

Keagy.- Elnora, daughter of the late William and Suzanne (Rudisill) Zumbrum, was born near Hanover, Pa., Sept. 23, 1871; passed away at her late home, near Hanover, after having been bedfast for about five years, Jan. 29, 1947; aged 75 y. 4 m. 6 d. In young womanhood she accepted Christ and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until death. On March 18, 1893 she was united in marriage to Abraham G. Keagy, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Effie-Mrs. Allen L. Frey, Bertha-Mrs. Cleason J. Forry, Lottie-Mrs. Walter Whisler, John, and A. Grant, all of Hanover), one foster son (Clarence Jesberg. also of Hanover), and 4 sisters. Two infant children (Annie and Carrie) and one son (Martin) predeceased her. Funeral services were held Feb. 2 at the Hanover Mennonite Church, in charge of Richard Danner, assisted by Harvey Grove and Amos Shank. Text: Rev. 21:3, 4; 22:5, 7a. Burial was made in the York Road Cemetery.

Kurtz.- Naomi Frances, daughter of the late Michael and Salome (King) Kurtz, was born in Lawrence Co, Pa., June 18, 1858; died in Cass Co., Mo., Feb. 9, 1947; aged 88 y. 7 m. 21 d. At the age of twelve she moved with her parents to Missouri. In her youth she united with the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, Garden City, Mo., being one of the first members of that congregation. She devoted much of her time to caring for the sick. After the death of her parents, she made a home for her brother (John, who predeceased her on June 27, 1946), until five years ago when they both became disabled and went to make their home with relatives. One sister (Mary Oesch, East Lynne, Mo.) survives. Funeral services were held at the Hartzler Funeral Home and at the Sycamore Grove Church, in charge of the home ministers. Text: John 14:1, 2. Burial was made in the Clearfork Cemetery.

Lehman.- Anna, daughter of Jacob and Fannie Saltzman, was born near Milford, Nebr., June 15, 1886; passed away at Kalona, Iowa, Feb. 9, 1947; aged 60 y. 7 m. 24 d. Her death was caused by heart trouble. At the age of fourteen she united with the Mennonite Church at Milford, Nebr., and remained a faithful member until death. On Feb. 16, 1905 she was united in marriage to David Lehman. In 1918 they moved from Milford to Wood River, Nebr., and in 1938, to Kalona, Iowa. Surviving are her widowed husband, 5 children (Alma-Mrs. Forrest Erb, Sterling, Ill.; Enos; Ada-Mrs. Lewis Schrock; Freida-Mrs. Clarence Bender, Iowa City, Iowa; and Chester, of Kalona), her aged mother, 3 sisters and one brother (Mrs. Fred Yeackley, Mrs. Melvin Troyer, and Edward, all of Milford, and Barbara Stutzman, of Kalona), 25 grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Her father, one brother (Joseph), and one grandchild preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Lower Deer Creek Church, Kalona, Feb. 11, in charge of George S. Miller and John Y. Swartzendruber.

Musser.- Susanna, daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (Leinbach) Musser, was born Oct. 20, 1874; departed this life after being bedfast for one year, Feb. 3, 1947; aged 72 y. 3 m. 26 d. Surviving are 2 brothers (Israel and John, with whom she resided) and 3 sisters (Mrs. Lizzie Musser, Sallie-Mrs. Moses G. Gehman, and Hettie). She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church from the time of her youth. Her life was spent in caring for the sick and motherless; and for a number of years she was a worker at the Mennonite Children's Home, Millersville, Pa. Funeral services were held at the Bowmansville, Pa., Mennonite Church, in charge of J. Paul Graybill. Text: Rom. 16:2. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Putsey.- Ida Mae, daughter of Roy and Helen (Davis) Putsey, was born near Germfask, Mich.; passed away after a few days' illness, Jan. 21, 1947; aged 4 m. Her death was caused by pneumonia and complications. Surviving are her parents, one brother (LeRoy), the maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Davis, of Germfask), and other relatives. Funeral services were held at the home of the grandparents, in charge of Norman Weaver. Text: II. Sam. 12:23. Burial was made in the Germfask Cemetery.

Stauffer.- Joseph G., son of John and Barbara (Greeser) Stauffer, was born near Flanagan, Ill., April 25, 1873; departed this life at his late home in Milford, Nebr., Feb. 1, 1947; aged 73 y. 9 m. 7 d. In 1879 he moved with his parents from Flanagan to Seward Co., Nebr. On Dec. 27, 1894 he was united in marriage to Katie Riel, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Ray, Philip, Leo, Wilton, and Leonard, of Milford), daughters (Mrs. David Hershberger, Mrs. Jake Springer, Mrs. Clarence Stutzman, of Milford; Mrs. Daniel Jantzi, Albany, Oreg.; and Mrs. Delmar Mast. Julesburg. Colo.), 34 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters. and 3 brothers. One son (Harry) preceded him in death. In his youth he united with the East Fairview Church, near Milford, and was a faithful member until death. Funeral services were in charge of J. E. Zimmerman, assisted by A M Miller.

Swartzendruber.- Magdalena, daughter of Barbara Gascho and Joseph Schlegel, was born at Gridley, Ill., Jan. 8. 1873; died at her farm home, near Wellman, Iowa, Feb. 2, 1947; aged 74 y. 24 d. At the age of sixteen she moved with her parents from Illinois to Colorado, and united with the Amish Mennonite Church, at Thurman, in which faith she died. On Jan. 25, 1891 she was married to Joseph P. Swartzendruber. They moved to Iowa for several years, then to Kansas for a short time, and in 1899 back to Iowa. Her husband preceded her in death on Dec. 27, 1941; one son (Samuel) predeceased her about fifteen years ago. Surviving are 5 children (Peter M., Barbara E.-Mrs. M. W. Miller, J. Waldo, and Katie L.-Mrs. Norman Brenneman, of Wellman; and Lewis E., McMinnville, Oreg.), 22 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters and 3 brothers (Katie-Mrs. V. D. Detweiler, Mrs. Anna Smith, Barbara-Mrs. Samuel Stutzman, Joseph, Ben, and John, all of Hydro, Okla.), and many friends. Funeral services were held Feb. 5 at the home, in charge of E.G. Swartzendruber, and at the Upper Deer Creek A.M. Church, Wellman, in charge of A. S. Miller (in German), and E. G. Swartzendruber (in English). Texts: Heb. 4; Ps. 103; II Tim. 4:7, 8; Ps. 17:15.

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