Fuller ­ Bertha Leona, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Fuller, was born in Sheridan, Oreg., Dec. 20, 1932; died at Grand Ronde, Oreg., Dec. 11, 1946; aged 13 y. 11 m. 21 d. Her death came very suddenly, resulting from a cerebral hemorrhage. Surviving are her parents, 7 brothers (Henry and Ronald, Yamhill, Oreg.; Walter, Channa, Ill.; Robert, in Germany; Clarence, George, and Howard, all at home), and 7 sisters (Mary, Milwaukie, Oreg.; Rosalie, McMinville, Oreg.; Dorothy, Valley Junction, Oreg.; Violet, of Grand Ronde; and Willabell, Minerva, and Barbara Jean, all at home. Funeral services were held Dec. 17 at the Sheridan, Oreg., Mennonite Church, in charge of Max Yoder and Donald F. Shenk. Text: I Sam. 20:3d. Interment was made in the New Mennonite Cemetery.

Hieser ­ Fannie, daughter of the late Daniel and Catherine (Ropp) Roth, was born north of Morton, Ill., Feb. 14, 1856; passed away Dec. 17, 1946; aged 90 y. 10 m. 3 d. On Jan. 28, 1877, she was united in marriage to Joseph S. Hieser. They lived on a farm in Elm Grove Township and later retired and moved to Tremont, Ill. Her husband, 2 daughters (Bena and Ella), 2 granddaughters, one great-granddaughter, 3 sisters (Bena Staker, Louisa Rich, and Kate Rediger), and 2 brothers (Jacob and Amos) preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 children (Albert, Pekin, Ill.; Louisa, of Tremont; and Edward, also of Pekin), 3 brothers (Joseph, of Morton; Daniel, Gibson City, Ill.; and Samuel, also of Morton), 2 sisters (Mary Teuscher, Fisher, Ill.; and Amelia, of Morton), 8 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. In early youth she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until death. She was active in church work, being the president of the first organized sewing circle in the Pleasant Grove community. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Morton Mennonite Church, Dec. 20, in charge of J. W. Davis and Leland Bachman. Texts: II Cor. 5:1, Heb. 13:14. Interment was made in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Hostetter ­ David Henry, son of S. E. and Katie (Kornhaus) Hostetter, was born at Denbigh, Va., June 8, 1921; died very unexpectedly at York, Pa., where he had gone for several weeks' treatment, Nov. 16, 1946; aged 25 y. 5 m. 8 d. At the age of eleven, he accepted Christ and was received into the Denbigh Mennonite Church, where he remained a faithful member. Surviving are his parents, 3 brothers (John J. and Amos B., both of Harrisonburg, Va., and Samuel F., of Denbigh), and 9 sisters (Mrs. J. H. Alger, Broadway, Va.; Mrs. J. C. Conner, Kalispel, Mont.; Emma, Ida, Nora and Mrs. M. R. Hertzler, all of Denbigh; Mrs. B. F. Weber, Lititz, Pa.; Mrs. Richard E. Martin and Mrs. J. Mark Stauffer, both of Harrisonburg). Funeral services were held Nov. 19 at the home in charge of T. H. Brunk, and at the Warwick River Mennonite Church, Denbigh, in charge of George R. Brunk. Text: Phil. 1:21. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Landis ­ William, son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Smith) Landis, was born near Goshen, Ind., Oct. 28, 1875; passed away of a heart attack at the Goessel, Kans., Hospital, Dec. 17, 1946; aged 71 y. 1 m. 21 d. In his youth he yielded his life to God and joined the Mennonite Church, remaining a consistent member. On March 15, 1925, he was chosen by lot to the office of deacon and served faithfully as long as his health permitted. On April 28, 1907, he was united in marriage to Ella Selzer. Six children were taken into this home. Surviving are his widow, 6 children (Dorothy-Mrs. Vernon Allison, and Dollie-Mrs. Elba Hershberger, both of Kansas City, Kans.; Fred, stationed at Baca Raton Field, Florida; Harold, Rhoda and Florence, all at home), 2 grandsons, one sister (Anna, of Bergen, Canada), and many friends and neighbors. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Spring Valley Mennonite Church, near Canton, Kans., in charge of J. G. Hartzler and Harold Sommerfield. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Lehman ­ Mary Kennel, daughter of the late Joe and Rosa Kennel, was born in St. Agatha, Ont., March 28, 1875; passed away at her home, near Croghan, N.Y., Oct. 5, 1946; aged 71 y. 6 m. 7 d. On Dec. 17, 1895, she was married to Peter Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons and one daughter (Aaron and Emanuel, Castorland, N.Y.; and Simon and Rosina, both at home), 13 grandchildren and 3 brothers (John, of Nebraska; Joseph, of Ontario; and Jacob, of Idaho). In her youth she united with the Amish Mennonite Church and remained a faithful member. Funeral services were held at the home, Oct. 8, in charge of C. M. Nafziger, and at the church, in charge of Lloyd Boshart, assisted by Elias Zerh. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Meyers ­ Joseph, son of Milton and Emma (Wisler) Meyers, was born in Bedminster Township, Bucks County, Pa., Feb 24, 1889; departed this life, March 25, 1946; aged 57 y. 1 m. 1 d. His death resulted from injuries received in a fall at his place of employment. In his early years he accepted Christ and united with the Deep Run, Pa., Mennonite Church, and remained a faithful member until death. On Sept. 3, 1910, he was united in marriage to Mary Etta Hockman, who preceded him in death. To this union were born five children, two of whom also predeceased him. On Sept. 11, 1928, he was married to Edna Jones. To this union were born three children, one of whom preceded him in death. His father predeceased him by two weeks. Surviving are his widow, 5 children (Dela, Clyde, Wilderd, Merril, Mrs. Donald Weaver), his mother and one sister (Mrs. William Schuler). Funeral services were held March 30 at the home, in charge of Abram Yothers, and at the church, in charge of Wilson Overholt and Erwin Nace. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. Text: I Thess. 4:14-17.

Overholt ­ Henry L., son of the late Joseph B. and Sallie (Leatherman) Overholt, was born Dec. 6, 1893; passed away very unexpectedly, April 29, 1946; aged 52 y. 4 m. 23 d. He was married to Mary Rush, who survives. Also surviving is one son (Elton). From the time of his youth he was a member of the Deep Run, Pa., Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the home in charge of Wilson Overholt, and at the church, in charge of Abram Yothers, Joseph L. Gross, and Enos Wismer. Texts: Ps. 8:4, James 4:14. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Plank ­ Orilla, daughter of Joseph P. and Christiana (Stayrook) Blough, was born near Middlebury, Ind., Feb. 11, 1871; passed away at her home in Goshen, Ind., Dec. 17, 1946; aged 75 y. 10 m. 6 d. At an early age she confessed Christ as her Saviour and was baptized into the Mennonite Church, to which she remained faithful throughout her life, having held her membership with the Goshen College congregation since 1924. On Nov. 12, 1896 she was married to Samuel E. Plank, who survives. Also surviving are one foster daughter (Mrs. Samuel J. Blough, Middlebury, Ind.), 2 sisters (Mrs. D.S. Blough, also of Middlebury; and Mrs. S.E. Lantz, Bristol, Ind.), and a large number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Dec. 19 at the home, in charge of C. L. Graber and W. M. Wick. Burial was made in the Violet Cemetery at Goshen.

Raab ­ Sallie, daughter of Aaron and Katie (Meyers) Hockman, was born March 6, 1884; departed this life, after an illness of one week, March 17, 1946; aged 62 y. 11 d. She was a faithful member of the Deep Run, Pa., Mennonite Church. Surviving are her husband (Henry Raab), one son (Howard), one granddaughter, one brother, 3 sisters, and a number of other relatives and friends. One child preceded her in death. Funeral services were held March 22 at the home, in charge of Erwin Nace, and at the church, in charge of Wilson Overholt, and Abram Yothers. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery

Short ­ Menno, son of Peter D. and Barbara (Sauder) Short was born near Archbold, Ohio, April 27, 1872; died at his home, Dec. 8, 1946; aged 74 y. 7 m. 11 d. His death resulted ten days after a stroke which had left him paralyzed. On Jan 3, 1901, he was united in marriage to Katie Lugbill, who preceded him in death on Dec. 28, 1941. His parents, 5 brothers and 2 sisters also predeceased hime. Surviving are one daughter (Mildred, at home), 2 sons (Melvin and Lester), 3 grandchildren, 5 brothers, 4 sisters, and many other relatives and friends. In his early twenties he accepted Christ as his person Saviour and united with the Central Mennonite Church, near Archbold, Ohio, remaining a faithful member until death. Funeral services were held Dec. 11 at the home, in charge of P. R. Lantz, and at the church in charge of Henry Wyse and Simon Stuckey. Text: Phil 1:21. Interment was made in the Pettisville Cemetery.

Weaver ­ Harry G., son of the late Aaron and Susanna (Houser) Weaver, passed away at the home of his son (Roy), Nov. 26, 1946; aged 75 y. 3 m. 28 d. On Feb. 23, 1897, he was married to Emma F. Krieder, who preceded him in death about one year ago. One infant son (Abner) also predeceased him. Surviving are 3 sons (Aaron, Quarryville, Pa.; and Roy and Norman, both of Strasburg, Pa., 11 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Enos G. and Jacob H., both of Lancaster, Pa.), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Fannie Brubaker and Ida-Mrs. Amos Landis, both of Lancaster; Anna-Mrs. Witmer Shultz, Willow Street, Pa.; and Ella-Mrs. Jacob T. Harnish, also of Lancaster). As a young man he accepted Christ as his Saviour and became a member of the Mellinger Mennonite Church, Lancaster, Pa., remaining faithful until death. Funeral services were held Nov. 29 at the church, in charge of David Landis and Harry Lefever. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Yoder ­ Katie Ann, daughter of the late Rudolph and Elizabeth Basinger, was born near East Lewistown, Ohio, June 26, 1869; died of a heart ailment at her home, near Columbiana, Ohio, Dec. 5, 1946; aged 77 y. 5 m. 9 d. At an early age she confessed Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, of which she remained a faithful member until death. On Feb.6, 1894, she was united in marriage to Jacob Yoder, who predeceased her on Aug. 25, 1937. Surviving are one daughter (Edna, at home), 3 sons (Caleb and Seth, both of Columbiana; and Rudolph, Leetonia, Ohio), one foster son (Henry Cox, formerly of North Lima), 6 grandchildren, one brother (Seth, Youngstown, Ohio), and 2 sisters (Emma and Mrs. E. C. Lehman, both of North Lima). Funeral Services were conducted at the home by Paul Yoder, and at the Midway Church, Columbiana, in charge of David Steiner, assisted by I. B. Witmer and Stephen Yoder.

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Alderfer ­ Katie M., daughter of the late Jacob C. and Eliza (Musselman) Moyer, was born near Harleysville, Pa., Oct. 25, 1870; passed away at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., after a short illness, Oct. 8, 1946; aged 75 Y. 11 m. 13 d. She was united in marriage to Philip S. Alderfer, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Jacob, Melvin, and Lewis, all of Harleysville; Lizzie, at home; Susan-Mrs. Isaiah Landes, and Sallie-Mrs. Elias Landis, both of Harleysville), 2 brothers (Jacob and Lewis, also of Harleysville), 29 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and a large number of other relatives and friends. One son and one daughter preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the home, in charge of James Millen, and at the Salford Mennonite Church, Harleysville, in charge of John E. Lapp and Menno Souder. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Carpenter ­ Jacob E., son of Louise (Clements) and the late Jacob D. Carpenter, was born in Paradise Township, Lancaster Co., Pa., Aug. 1, 1906; departed this life at the St. Joseph Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 13, 1946; aged 40 y. 4 m. 12 d. His death came suddenly, as the result of a brain condition. At the age of seventeen he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and joined the Stumptown Mennonite Church, Bird-in-Hand, Pa., remaining faithful until death. On April 15, 1933, he was married to Mary Felpel, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Marion, Harriet, Lois, and Jane, all at home), his aged mother, 2 brothers and 3 sisters (Margaret-Mrs. Herbert Wenger, Soudersburg, Pa.; Mabel-Mrs. Ray Pickel, York County, Pa.; Parke, of Lancaster; John, New Holland, Pa.; and Stella-Mrs. Roy Swartz, Reading, Pa.). Funeral services were held Dec. 16 at the Stumptown Church, in charge of Elmer Martin and Lloyd Eby. Text: John 14:1. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Cassel ­ Ephraim B. Cassel died after a short illness, Nov. 1, 1946, in his ninetieth year. His entire life was spent in the New Hamburg, Ont., community, except for the past few years when he resided at the Braeside Home, Hespeler, Ont. He was a member of the Biehn congregation, New Hamburg and had served as one of the first Sunday-school superintendents at that place. His wife predeceased him by four months. One son (Allen, Toronto, Ont.) survives. Funeral services were held at the church, Nov. 4, in charge of Manasseh Hallman, Moses H. Roth, and C. C. Cressman. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Derstine ­ Abram L. Derstine was born at Deep Run, Pa., June 22, 1876; died Sept. 4, 1946; aged 70 y. 2 m. 11 d. Most of his life was spent in the vicinity where he was born. His death followed one week after a leg amputation. He was a member of the Deep Run, Pa., Mennonite Church, and was married to Sarah Bewighouse, who survives. Also surviving are one foster daughter (Mrs. Mahlon Rice), 2 foster sons, one brother, and one sister. Funeral services were held Sept. 7 at the house, in charge of Abram Yothers and at the church, in charge of Wilson Overholt and Erwin Nace. Text: II Tim. 4:6-8. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Eigsti ­ Ida, daughter of the late Jonathan and Salome Smucker, was born Sept. 18, 1871; passed away Dec. 20, 1946; aged 75 y. 3 m. 2 d. She joined the Mennonite Church and continued as a faithful member until death. On Dec. 8, 1891, she married John H. Eigsti, of Buda, Ill. They spent the first twenty years of their married life on a farm south of Buda; in 1911 they moved to a farm near Middlebury, Ind.; in 1920 they moved to Goshen, Ind.; and in 1929 they returned to Illinois, taking up residence in Tiskilwa. Surviving are 4 sons and 3 daughters (Carrie Gray, Rock Falls, Ill.; Vernon, Goshen, Ind.; Ira, of Buda; Alice Rocke, Graymont, Ill.; Wilmer, Hastings, Nebr.; Arlene Schwarzendruber, Peoria, Ill.; and Linus, Canon City, Colo.). One brother (Frank, Tiskilwa, Ill.), the last of eleven children also survives. An infant daughter (Fannie) predeceased her. Funeral services were conducted by C.A. Hartzler. Text: I Cor. 15:47.

Esch ­ Daniel C., Son of David and Fannie Knagy Esch, was born in Juniata County, Pa., Feb. 13, 1872; departed this life at his home in Pigeon, Mich., Dec. 27, 1946; aged 74 y. 10 m. 14 d. As a young man he went to Johnson County, Iowa, where he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Guengerich on Dec. 10, 1899. For seventeen years they lived at Centralia, Mo.; in 1917 they moved to a farm in Huron County, Mich.; and in 1935 they moved to Pigeon. When he was thirteen years old, his mother passed away; six years later his father and stepmother were killed in an accident. Surviving are his widowed companion, 4 sons (Jacob, Lewis, Henry, and Paul, all of Pigeon), one foster daughter (Grace-Mrs. Archie Kauffman, St. Johns, Mich.), 17 grandchildren, 5 brothers (Jacob, Ronks, Pa.; Joseph, Sarasota, Fla.; Ben, Lima, Ohio; Menno, Fairview, Mich.; and Samuel, Honey Brook, Pa.), and 4 sisters (Lizzie-Mrs. Jeff Smucker, and Mary-Mrs. Joni Hertzler, both of West Liberty, Ohio; Mattie-Mrs. Amos Glick, Belleville, Pa.; and Fannie-Mrs. Harry Miller, Kelliher, Minn.). One infant son and one sister (Sallie), and one brother (Dr. C. D. Esch, missionary to India) predeceased him. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Amish Mennonite Church. He was active in the work of the church and Sunday school, having served as Sunday-school superintendent for many years. Funeral services were held Dec. 31 at the home, in charge of Raymond Byler, and at the Pigeon River A. M. Church, Pigeon, in charge of Earl Maust and Emanuel Swartzendruber. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Groff ­ Joseph H., son of the late Alfred M. and Elizabeth (Shawb) Groff, was born in Lancaster County, Pa., Sept. 19, 1863; passed away at the home of his daughter (Elizabeth), after less than a day's illness, Nov. 11, 1946; aged 83 y. 1 m. 22 d. His death was caused by a paralytic stroke. On March 5, 1895, he was united in marriage to Ivy Gregg, who preceded him in death on Feb. 17, 1934. Surviving are 13 children (Clyde, Atglen, Pa.; Maurice, Kinzers, Pa.; Reuben, Paradise, Pa.; Joseph, Jr., Gap, Pa.; Elizabeth-Mrs. Willis Weaver, Lancaster, Pa.; Mary-Mrs. Ebner Shetter, of Gap; Anna-Mrs. Winfield Coble, of Kinzers; Paul of Gap; Esaias, Ronks, Pa.; Frank, Lititz, Pa.; and Lloyd, Frances, and Chester, all of Lancaster), 41 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Daniel, Philadelphia, Pa.; Harry and Oscar, both of Paradise), 2 sisters (Eleanora Johnson, Coatsville, Pa., and Mary Helm, Witmer, Pa.). One son, one daughter, 5 grandchildren and one great-grandchild preceded him in death. He was a member of the Paradise Mennonite Church for about forty-five years. Funeral services were held Nov. 14 at the Herr Funeral Home, Lampeter, Pa., in charge of Jacob Kreider, and at the Paradise Church, in charge of Parke Book, and Amos Weaver. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Hartzler ­ Isaac Gabriel, oldest son of Menno and Mary (King) Hartzler, was born near Belleville, Pa., June 24, 1862; passed away at his home, near East Lynne, Mo., Dec. 15, 1946; aged 84 y. 5 m. 21 d. For a number of years he had suffered from a chronic ailment and during the last few months preceding his death he became gradually weaker. As a young man he left Belleville and went to Cass Co., Mo., where he spent the remainder of his life. On Dec. 24 1889, he was united in marriage to Mary Miller, of Cass County, who preceded him in death on Jan. 23, 1946. Although he and his wife had no children of their own, they took into their home 3 girls and one boy (Mabel-Mrs. William Guilliam, Oklahoma City, Okla.; Emery D. King, Kalona, Iowa; Phoebe King-Mrs. T. H. Erb, Denver, Colo.; Lorine-Mrs. Earl Roth, at home). Several other persons also enjoyed a temporary home with them. Besides these, he is survived by one brother (John), 2 sisters (Sadie-Mrs. Tom Peachy, Belleville, Pa.; and Martha-Mrs. Elam Kauffman, Gap, Pa.), 15 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and a large number of other relatives and friends. Two brothers (Levi and Joseph) and 2 sisters (Anna Yoder and Elizabeth Hooley) predeceased him. At the age of eighteen he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Amish Mennonite Church, near Bellville. Four years later he transferred his membership to the Sycamore Grove Mennonite congregation, near Garden City, Mo. He took an active part in church work, and Oct. 6, 1904, was ordained to the office of deacon; later, Oct. 25, 1914, he was ordained as bishop. During the past sixty-two years he has served the congregation as Sunday-school teacher, superintendent, deacon, and bishop. He enjoyed working for his Lord and many were the sacrifices he willingly made for his home congregation as well as for others. He served on various conference committees, and at one time had bishop oversight of seven churches. His greatest concern was for the welfare of the church. Funeral services were held Dec. 18 at the home and at the Sycamore Grove Church, in charge of the home ministers, assisted by a number of other ordained men of the district. Interment was made in the Clearfork Cemetery.

Headings ­ John Philip, son of Ezra and Lydia (King) Headings, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, Aug. 10, 1882; was killed instantly when a truck hit the pickup in which he and his wife were riding, near Joliet, Ill., Nov. 25,1946; aged 64 y. 3 m. 15 d. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Amish Mennonite Church, in which faith he remained until death. On Dec. 27, 1903 he was united in marriage to Mary Ann Kropf, in Cass Co., Mo. In 1910 they moved to Ohio and later lived in Indiana, Oregon, and Illinois. Surviving are 7 sons (Harry, Ira, and Roy, all of Oregon; Samuel, Ora, Daniel, and Clarence, all of Illinois), 4 daughters (Ella-Mrs. Alvin Kropf, and Lydia-Mrs. Gerald Hoke, or Oregon; Rachel-Mrs. Oscar Hostetler, and Luella, of Illinois), 24 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers, and 2 sisters. His parents, 2 infant children, and 3 brothers predeceased him. Funeral services were held Dec. 1 at the home and at the church, in charge of the home ministers. Text: John 14:1-4.

Headings-Mary Ann, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Hostetler) Kropf, was born in Cass Co., Mo., Jan 1, 1884; died in the hospital as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident, several hours after it happened, Nov. 24, 1946; aged 62 y. 10 m. 25 d. On Dec. 27, 1903 she was united in marriage to John Philip Headings, who was instantly killed in the same accident. Surviving are 7 sons, 4 daughters, 24 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers, and 4 sisters. Her parents, 2 sisters, and 2 infant children also preceded her in death. In her youth she accepted Christ and united with the Amish Mennonite Church, in which faith she remained until death. Funeral services were held Dec. 1 at the home and at the church, in charge of the home ministers. Text: John 14:1-4.

Horst ­ Ira Clement, son of Samuel S. and Elizabeth (Martin) Horst, was born near Orrville, Ohio, Nov. 23, 1875; died at his home near Columbiana, Ohio, from complications following a year's illness, Dec. 11, 1946; aged 71 y. 18 d. On Nov. 12, 1903, he was united in marriage to Ella Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Ada-Mrs. Caleb Yoder, Salome-Mrs. Seth Yoder, and Clara-Mrs. Arthur Conrad, all of Columbiana, 7 grandchildren 2 brothers (Henry M., Akron, Ohio; and William, Ashtabula, Ohio), and other relatives and friends. In his youth he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until death. Funeral services were held at the home, in charge of Paul Yoder, and at the Midway Church, Columbiana, in charge of Paul Yoder and David Steiner. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Keener ­ Anna H., daughter of John W. and Amanda (Horst) Martin, was born near Hagerstown, Md., Aug. 25, 1888; passed away very suddenly, at her home, near Hagerstown, Md., Dec. 9, 1946; aged 58 y. 3 m. 14 d. On Dec. 14, 1909 she was married to Aaron D. Keener, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (George M., of Hagerstown; Lois M.-Mrs. Abram M. Baer, Harrisonburg, Va.; Edgar M., Maugansville, Md.; Leavitt M., State Line, Pa.; Mary E.-Mrs. Walter Oberholtzer, also of Maugansville; Aaron E., Jr., and Nathan P., both at home), 7 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Noah H. of Paramount; Abram H., of Maugansville; and Henry H. Mason and Dixon, Pa.), and 5 sisters (Mrs. Joseph Kuhns, Chambersburg, Pa.; Mrs. John M. Martin, and Mrs. Henry Hege, both of Hagerstown, Md.; Mrs. David Frey, New Franklin, Pa.; and Mrs. Clarence Martin, Hanover, Pa.). Two sons, 2 daughters, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters preceded her in death. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Reiff Mennonite Church, Hagerstown, remaining a faithful member until death. Funeral services were held at the home and at the church, in charge of Harvey Shank and Amos Martin. Text: Rev. 22:14. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Mill ­ Ella B. High was born July 23, 1873; died Nov. 12, 1946; aged 73 y. 3 m. 19 d. She was a member of the Deep Run, Pa., Mennonite Church, and was married to Harvey M. Mill, who preceded her in death in 1936. One daughter also predeceased her. Surviving are 5 daughters and 7 sons. Funeral services were held Nov. 17 at the home, in charge of Wilson Overholt, and at the church, in charge of Abram Yothers, Erwin Nace and Enos Wismer. Texts: James 5:11, Heb: 9-11. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

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Troyer ­ Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel and Mary (Boyer) Pletcher, was born in Wood County, Ohio, Sept. 11, 1873; died at her home near Goshen, Ind., Nov. 26, 1946; aged 73 y. 2 m. 15 d. At the age of four she moved with her parents to Elkhart County, Ind., where she had resided ever since. In her youth she accepted Christ and united with the Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, near Goshen, remaining a faithful member until death. On Jan. 8, 1893, she was united in marriage to Bishop D. D. Troyer, also of Elkhart County, whom she faithfully assisted in church work. One daughter (Nora May-Mrs. Fred Byler) preceded her in death on Nov. 22, 1917, and one infant son died on Jan. 16, 1896. Surviving are her widowed companion, one son (Oscar Monroe), one granddaughter (Ruth Byler-Mrs. Truman Yoder) who lived in the home for a number of years after the death of her mother, 3 other grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one niece (Zolene Troyer-Mrs. Hubert Cripe, of Goshen( who lived with the Troyers for a number of years before her marriage, one sister (Mrs. Barbara Troup, of Goshen), and many other relatives and friends. One brother (John E.) predeceased her. Funeral services were held Nov. 30 at the Clinton Frame Church, in charge of Ira S. Johns and Edwin J. Yoder. Burial was made in the near-by cemetery.

Yoder ­ Cora E., daughter of Yost Y. and Rebecca Miller, was born near Goshen, Ind., Sept. 26, 1886; died of cancer of the pancreas, at the Goshen Hospital, after only a few days' illness, Oct. 20, 1946; aged 60 y. 24 d. In her youth she became a member of the Mennonite Church and remained faithful until death. On Sept. 26, 1909, she was married to Frank D. Yoder. For six years they resided in Kansas, and then moved to Topeka, Ind. About twenty years ago they moved to Goshen. Surviving are her widowed husband, 3 sons (Lester O., Truman F., and Stanley, all of Goshen), one daughter (Loretta-Mrs. Levi Miller, also of Goshen), 8 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Ira, of Goshen; Harry, Wapakoneta, Ohio; Ora, also of Goshen; and Truman, Los Angeles, Calif.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. C. R. Byler and Minnie, both of Goshen). Funeral services were held at the Clinton Frame Church, in charge of Sanford C. Yoder and Edwin J. Yoder.

Yohn ­ Mary Ann, oldest daughter of Levi and Nancy King, was born near West Liberty, Ohio, Dec. 21, 1867; passed away at the Memorial Hospital, Harrisonville, Mo., Dec. 9, 1946; aged 78 y. 11 m. 18 d. In her youth she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and remained true until death; she was a member of the Bethel Mennonite Church, near Garden City, Mo. On Aug 30, 1890, she was united in marriage to David P. Yohn, who preceded her in death on Nov. 9, 1945. One son (Leonard) predeceased her on March 11, 1946; another child also predeceased her in infancy. Surviving are 6 daughters and 2 sons (Ethel-Mrs. Lloyd Swartzendruber, Winfield, Iowa; Hattie-Mrs. Harve Asbury, Wilmer, Calif; Viola-Mrs. L. B. Yoder, Salina, Kans; Emma ­Mrs. N. J. Yoder, Iowa City, Iowa; Fred, Kansas City, Mo.; Lola-Mrs. H. L. Oesch, Garden City, Mo.; Virgie-Mrs. Willard Arbuckle, Walla Walla, Wash.; and Warren, Ottawa, Kans.), 27 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, one brother (Joe, West Liberty, Ohio), 3 sisters (Emma-Mrs. Sam Mast, Gap, Pa.; Nannie-Mrs. Amos King, and Mattie, both of West Liberty, Ohio). Funeral services were conducted at the Bethel Church, Dec. 11, by W. E. Helmuth and J. C. Driver. Burial was made in the Clearfork Cemetery, beside her late husband.

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Ebersol ­ Malinda A., daughter of Aaron and Susanna (Schmucker) Miller, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Aug. 4, 1875; died one week after suffering a stroke, Jan. 2, 1947; aged 70 y. 4 m. 28 d. In her youth she accepted Jesus as her Saviour and remained faithful until death. On Jan. 16, 1898 she was united in marriage to Issac Ebersol. They lived near Arthur, Ill. for four years and then moved to Miami Co., Ind. Surviving are 7 children (Leroy, Menno, Emery, and Beulah of Kokomo, Ind., Joseph, Swayzee, Ind.; Alvin, Lagrange, Ind., and Savillo, Elkhart, Ind.), 2 brothers (Abraham, Allen Co., Ind.; and Andrew, Shipshewana, Ind.), 7 grandchildren and a large number of other relatives and friends. Two infant children (Fannie and Monroe) predeceased her. Funeral services were held Jan. 4 at the Howard-Miami Church, Amboy, Ind., in charge of Lester Mann and A. G. Horner. Text: Rev. 14:13.

Hartman ­ Amos, son of Peter and Anna (Weldy) Hartman, was born near Wakarusa, Ind., Oct. 15, 1878; died at his home, near Elkhart, Ind., as the result of a heart attack, Jan. 7, 1947; aged 67 y. 2 m. 23 d. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Holdeman Mennonite Church, near Wakarusa. On Sept. 7, 1901, he married Susannah Everest, who preceded him in death on Dec. 31, 1908. To this union were born 3 children (Mrs. Bertha Freed, Willis, and Clarence, all of Wakarusa. On Jan. 31, 1911 he married Susan Lehman. To this union were born 6 children (Dorothy, of Elkhart; Mrs. Viola Hostetler, Middlebury, Ind.; Clifford, Annawan, Ill.; Alpheus, Prophetstown, Ill.; Freeman, Howe, Ind.; and Gerald, Ft. Wayne, Ind.). Surviving are his widow, 9 children, 2 brothers, 4 sisters, and 15 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by J. E. Gingrich and D. A. Yoder at the Olive Mennonite Church near Elkhart. Text: Phil. 1:21.

Miller ­ Andrew S., son of the late Seth and Mary Miller, was born in Middlebury, Ind., July 14, 1879; departed this life very suddenly, Jan. 3, 1947; aged 67 y. 5 m. 20 d. In 1901 he moved to Milford, Nebr., where he lived for the rest of his life, except for six years when he lived at Shickley, Nebr. On Dec. 21, 1903 he was united in marriage to Saloma Stauffer at the East Fairview Mennonite Church, near Milford. His parents and 2 sons (Milo A. and John F.) predeceased him. Surviving are his widow, 2 sons (Orvil E. and Harry D., of Milford), one daughter (Alta M.-Mrs. Sylvan M. Yoder, Oxford, Iowa), 18 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 brothers and 2 sisters (Rudy, Chancey, Susie and Lydia, all of Illinois), and many other relatives and friends. In his youth he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until death. Funeral services were conducted by George S. Miller. Text: Ps. 23.

Mishler ­ Jerry, son of Aaron and Eve (Weaver) Mishler, was born June 11, 1859; departed this life at the home of his daughter (Mrs. Francis Grabill), in Goshen Ind., Jan. 1, 1947; aged 87 y. 6 m. 21 d. He lived in the Middlebury, Ind., community most of his life, and was united in marriage to Mary Ann Miller on Jan. 10, 1882. She preceded him in death on Sept. 22, 1910. Surviving are 2 sons (Irva E., of Middlebury; and Ira C. C., San Leandro, Calif.), one daughter (Elma Grabill), 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was a faithful member of the Forks Mennonite Church near Middlebury, for many years. Funeral services were held at the church, in charge of Amsa Kauffman and Wilbur Yoder. Text: James 4:14. Burial was made in the Forest Grove Cemetery.

Ropp ­ Joseph Ropp was born near Wellesley, Ont., March 19, 1863; passed away at the home of his son (William), in Detroit, Mich., Oct. 9, 1946; aged 83 y. 6 m. 3 d. He was united in marriage to Barbara Albrecht, who predeceased him. Surviving are 3 sons (Emanuel and Ervin, Bad Axe, Mich.; and William, of Detroit), 3 daughters (Mrs. Anna Dean, of Detroit; Mrs. Leah Ackerman, Hollywood, Calif.; and Mrs. Adeline Kennel, Kitchener, Ont.), one brother (Moses, Kalona, Iowa, 3 sisters (Mrs. Joseph Albrecht, Pigeon, Mich.; Mrs. Jacob Albrecht, Mio, Mich.; and Mrs. Jacob Steckley, Milverton, Ont.), 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. In his youth he accepted Christ and united with the Mennonite Church, of which he remained a faithful member throughout his life. Funeral services were held Oct. 12 at the Pigeon River Church, Pigeon, Mich., in charge of Frank Raber and Emanuel Swartzendruber. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Roth ­ John L. Roth was born in Wellesley, Ont., Aug. 10, 1859; passed away at the home of his daughter (Mrs. John Brenneman), after three days' illness, Oct. 17, 1946; aged 87 y. 2 m. 7 d. In his youth he accepted Christ and joined the Amish Mennonite Church, of which he remained a faithful member throughout life. On March 27, 1879 he was united in marriage to Catherine Ropp. In 1890 he and his family moved to Michigan where they have resided for the past fifty-six years. His companion preceded him in death on Dec. 23, 1920, and one daughter (Catherine Ginter) predeceased him on Aug. 4, 1940. Surviving are 5 daughters (Mrs. Frank Carson, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. William Heckroth, Unionville, Mich.; Mrs. Maxwell Hunt, of Detroit; Mrs. Allen Eby, Elkton Mich.; Mrs. John Brenneman, also of Detroit), 4 sons (Joseph and Jonathan, both of Elkton; Christian, Sebewaing, Mich.; and Clayton, Flint, Mich.), 30 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Oct. 19, at the home, in charge of Donald King, and at the Pigeon River A.M. Church, Pigeon, Mich., in charge of Donald King and Emanuel Swartzendruber. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Roth ­ Levi, son of Joseph and Mary (Egli) Roth, was born near Wheatland, Mo., May 31, 1876; died at the home of his brother (Amos), in Woodburn, Oreg., Dec. 31, 1946; aged 70 y. 7 m. In June 1893 he was baptized and united with the Zion Mennonite Church, Hubbard, Oreg., on the same day the Zion Congregation was organized. From Missouri he moved with his parents to Stuttgart, Ark., and later to Woodburn, Oreg., where he resided for the rest of his life. His parents, one brother (Daniel), and 5 sisters preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 brothers (Sam E. and Amos, both of Woodburn), and one sister (Mrs. Sarah Good, Lebanon, Oreg.). Funeral services were conducted by C. I. Kropf and E. Z. Yoder. Text: I Thess. 4:13. Interment was made in the Zion Cemetery, which adjoins the church.

Wagner ­ Joseph, son of Joseph and Magdalena (Schertz) Wagner, was born at Eureka, Ill., Feb. 10, 1866; passed away at the home of Alvin Roth, Dec. 30, 1946; aged 80 y. 10 m. 20 d. On Feb. 5, 1889 he was united in marriage to Lena Steider at Metamora, Ill. Surviving are 4 children (Nora Ulrich of Eureka; Sadie Roth Morton, Ill.; Walter, Peoria, Ill.; and Lucille Dixon, Chicago, Ill.), 7 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until death. Funeral services were held Jan. 1, at the Roth Home, in Morton, and at the Roanoke Church, Eureka, in charge of Ezra B. Yordy and John L. Harnish. Burial was made in the church cemetery.

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Bowen ­ Matilda Milnes Bowen, late wife of Edwin R. Bowen, was born in England, Sept. 12, 1880; departed this life at her home in Canton, Ohio, Jan. 9, 1947; aged 66 y. 3 m. 27 d. Surviving, besides her widowed husband, are 6 sons (James, Arnold, George, Arthur, and Robert Milnes, of Canton, and Charles, at home), 6 daughters (Mrs. A. W. Lawrence, Windham, Ohio; Mabel Milnes, Swanton, Ohio; Mrs. Raymond Charton, Cambridge, Ohio; and Mrs. Emma Lallathin, Mrs. Edward Inman, and Mrs. Ruth Dorkoff, of Canton), all by a former marriage; 4 stepsons (David and William Bowen, of Michigan; John Bowen, Massillon, Ohio; and Lester R. Bowen, of Canton); one stepdaughter (Mrs. Louise Trombley, of Michigan; one sister (Mrs. Elizabeth Prough, of Canton), 24 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Upon confession of faith she united with the Mennonite Church in Canton, Oct. 9, 1931, and continued her faith in Christ throughout a long period of sickness and suffering. Funeral Services were held at the Canton Mission, in charge of O. N. Johns and J. J. Hostetler. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Brown ­ Gloria Kay, infant daughter of Gale and Lucile (Gingrich) Brown, of the Freeport, Ill., congregation, died at birth, Jan. 7, 1947.

Slagel ­ Daniel W., youngest son of the late Christian and Salome Slagel, was born near Meadows, Ill., March 26, 1864; passed away at the home of his daughter (Mrs. Edward Eigsti), Flanagan, Ill., after several years of failing health, Jan. 4, 1947; aged 82 y. 9 m. 9 d. In 1888 he was married to Mary Roeschley, Eureka, Ill., who preceded him in death on Oct. 19, 1928. One son (Arthur), 2 daughters (Laura and Emma), and one grandson also predeceased him. Surviving are 6 sons (Amos, La Belle, Mo.; George, Willis, Edwin, and Gilbert of Flanagan; and Milton, Chicago, Ill.), 3 daughters (Alma-Mrs. Edward Eigsti, of Flanagan; Edna-Mrs. Ray Dillman, Fisher, Ill.; and Irene-Mrs. Elmer Byler, Freeport, Ill.), 18 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. In his youth he became a member of the Mennonite Church and on July 3, 1909 he was ordained to the ministry, in which capacity he served faithfully as long as his health permitted. Funeral services were held Jan. 6 at the Waldo Mennonite Church, Flanagan, in charge of A. H. Leaman, of Chicago. Text: II Tim. 4:6, 7. Interment was made in the Waldo Cemetery.

Steiner ­ Levina, daughter of Christian and Anna Zuercher, was born in East Union Township, Wayne County, Ohio, Sept. 8, 1905; passed away at her home, one mile south of Dalton, Ohio, Jan. 6, 1947; aged 41 y. 3 m. 28 d. Because of mental illness she ended her own life. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and attended church services regularly. On Jan. 12, 1926 she was united in marriage to Phares Steiner, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Wilford Wade, Velma Ruth, Mahlon Ray, Margaret Grace, and Laverne James, all at home), her mother (Mrs. Anna Zuercher), 2 brothers and 4 sisters (Ella-Mrs. David Basinger and Selma-Mrs. Wilson Gerber, Wooster, Ohio; Menno, Allen, and Bertha-Mrs. Homer Steiner, Apple Creek, Ohio; and Lucille, at home), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 9 at the home and at the Kidron, Ohio, Church in charge of Reuben Hofstetter, Allen Bixler, and Isaac Zuercher. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Sutter ­ Mary, daughter of David and Lydia (Miller) Bender, was born near New Hamburg, Ont., March 11, 1863; departed this life, Jan. 9, 1947; aged 83 y. 10 m. 2 d. In her youth she united with the Amish Mennonite Church and remained faithful until death. On Dec. 25, 1884 she was united in marriage to Alexander Stutzman, who predeceased her on May 30, 1917. This union was blessed with 7 children. On March 6, 1932 she was married to John Sutter who preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 1938. One daughter (Mrs. Amanda Stutzman), 3 infant children, one infant grandson, 3 sisters, and on brother also predeceased her. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Lulu Sonday, Milford, Nebr.), 2 sons (C. C. Stutzman and Omar E. Stutzman, both of Milford), 9 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (E. M. of Milford, and David A., Sterling, Colo.). Funeral services were held Jan. 12, at the home and at the Milford A.M. Church, in charge of L. O. Schlegel, assisted by W. A. Eicher and William Schlegel. Text: Rev. 21:1-8. Interment was made in the East Fairview Cemetery.

Swartzentruber ­ Anna, daughter of the late Amos R. and Sallie Esch Smoker, was born near Christiana, Pa., May 5, 1901; passed away at the Harrisburg, Pa., State Hospital, after having been in failing health for more than a year, Dec. 18, 1946; aged 45 y. 7 m. 13 d. On Nov. 24, 1925 she was united in marriage to Ephraim Swartzentruber, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Earl D., on board a cattleboat; Lester J., stationed at San Antonio, Tex.; and Leo J., Mary Ellen, Sara Ann, Calvin L., and Verna Mae, all at home), 2 brothers and 3 sisters (Mrs. J. R. Smucker and Mrs. D. M. Smoker, of Christiana; Elam, Kinzers, Pa.; David, Willow Street, Pa.; and Mrs. D. M. Stoltzfus, Elverson, Pa.), her stepmother (Mrs. A. R. Smoker, Lancaster, Pa.), 2 half sisters (Mrs. Ralph Coffroth, of Christiana, and Mrs. William Urban, Goodville, Pa.), one half brother (Amos, York, Pa.), and many other relatives and friends. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Millwood Church, Gap, Pa., of which she was a member at the time of her death. Funeral services were held Dec. 23, at the home, in charge of M. S. Stoltzfus, and at the church, in charge of Leroy Stoltzfus and John A. Kennel. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Taylor ­ Mary Alice Taylor, late wife of Joseph Taylor, was born at Wadd Cragg, Embleton, Cumberland, England; passed away at the Calgary, Alta., General Hospital, Dec. 26, 1946; aged 67 y. 6 m. 7 d. In 1910 she came to Canada with her children to join her husband in Cranbrook, B. C., where they made their home for seven years. In 1917 they moved to Didsbury, Alta., and seven years later to Calgary. There they lived for twenty years; for two years they lived at Drumheller, Alta.; and from there they moved to Carstairs, Alta. Surviving are her widowed husband, 6 children (Mrs. Jack Bargett, of Cranbrook; Mrs. Alvin Steckley, Mrs. Glen West, and Irene of Carstairs; James of Drumheller; and Joseph, Red Deer, Alta.), 16 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, one sister (in England), and numerous friends and acquaintances. One son (William) preceded her in death fourteen years ago. Funeral services were held Dec. 29 at the West Zion Mennonite Church, Carstairs, in charge of Ezra Stauffer and M. D. Stutzman. Text: John 21:19. Interment was made in the West Zion Cemetery.

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