Beachy.-Elizabeth Carol, daughter of Ezra and Bertha (Nohejl) Beachy, was born at Sherwood, Ohio, Jan. 15, 1937; passed away on March 1, 1947; aged 10 y. 1 m. 15 d. In November, 1941, she moved with her parents to Pinckney, Mich., where they were called to take charge of the work of the Gospel Mission. On June 9, 1946 she was received into the church fellowship by water baptism. On April 12, 1946 she became ill with acute hemocytoblastic leukemia, and during the following eleven months she suffered much; but now she is free of finite limitations. Surviving are her parents and 3 sisters (Grace Lois, Gladys Lucille, and Bertha Barbara). Funeral services were held at the home on March 4, in charge of E. J. Yoder, and at the Pinckney Congregational Church in charge of Andrew Jantzi. Text: Amos 4:12.

Beck.-Levi, son of Peter and Catherine Beck, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Aug. 7, 1869; died at his home in Pettisville, Ohio, May 8, 1947; aged 77 y. 9 m. 1 d. On Dec. 5, 1893 he was united in marriage to Kate Freyenberger, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (William, Toledo, Ohio; Frank, Bryan, Ohio; Edward, of Toledo; Harvey, of Pettisville; and Walter, of West Unity, Ohio) 3 daughters (Edna-Mrs. Clayton Mininger, Wauseon, Ohio; Mrs. Herma Krieger, at home; and Lucille-Mrs. Albert Stull, Scottsdale, Pa.), 22 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one brother (Eli), one sister (Mrs. Eliza Amstutz), and a large number of other relatives and friends. His parents, 2 sons, one grandson, one great-grandson, 4 brothers, and 3 sisters preceded him in death. In his younger years he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour, united with the Mennonite Church in Fulton Co., Ohio, and at the time of his death was a member of the West Clinton congregation. He was a kind and loving husband and father and a helpful neighbor. Funeral services were held, May 12, at the home, in charge of D. L. Sommers, and at the West Clinton Mennonite Church, Pettisville in charge of E. B. Frey and Walter Stuckey. Burial was made in the Pettisville Cemetery, with Olen Nafziger in charge.

Diller.-Joseph B. Diller was born in Cumberland Co., Pa., March 29, 1864; died at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., April 10, 1947; aged 83 y. 11 d. His first wife (Elizabeth Shank, Washington Co., Md.) died on Dec. 7, 1899; his second wife (Anna S. Bair, York Co., Pa.) died July 9, 1908; his third wife (Maggie C. Kulp) died at the E. M. Home, Jan. 7, 1945. Surviving are 6 children (Samuel J., Hagerstown, Md.; Levi J., Hanover, Pa.; Mrs. Howard Landis, of Souderton; Mrs. Alvin Anders, Fricks, Pa.; Mrs. Willis Derstine, Morwood, Pa.; and Reuben, Frazee, Minn.), 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was deeply interested in the work of the church. Funeral services were conducted at the E.M. Home, in charge of Jacob M. and Elmer B. Moyer, and at the Hanover Church, in charge of Richard Danner. Text: I Thes. 4:17. Interment was made in the cemetery at Hanover.

Lehman.-Mollie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John N. Widrick, was born at Croghan, N.Y., April 29, 1900; passed away April 28, 1947; aged 46 y. 11 m. 29 d. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and became a member of the Amish Mennonite Church. On Feb. 9, 1922 she was united in marriage to Andrew L. Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Richard), one daughter (Elvira), one grandson, her aged parents, 3 brothers (John and Aaron, Lowville, N.Y.; and Joel, Copenhagen, N.Y.), and 2 sisters (Emma-Mrs. Andrew R. Moser and Anna-Mrs. Jacob Yousey, Castorland, N.Y.). One son, 2 brothers and one sister preceded her in death. For about eighteen years she was in poor health, and during the last six years of her life she was practically helpless. Funeral services were held at the home of her sister (Mrs. Jacob Yousey) and at the Croghan A.M. Church, in charge of C. M. Nafziger and Elias Zehr. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Nissley.-Dan, son of the late David and Annie (Miller) Nissley, was born at Lagrange, Ind., Aug. 14, 1884; passed away at the hospital in Glendive, Mont., May 12, 1947; aged 62 y. 8 m. 28 d. His death resulted from a stroke. As a young man he was received into the Amish Church and later transferred his membership to the Red Top Mennonite Church, Bloomfield, Mont., into which vicinity he and his family moved in 1914. On April 2, 1908 he was united in marriage who Lydia Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (David, at home; Rufus and Rudolph, of Bloomfield;), 4 daughters (Barbara -Mrs. Monroe Chupp, Anne-Mrs. Clifford Kauffman, of Bloomfield; Kathryn-Mrs. Lloyd Hostetler, Louisville, Ohio; and Ruth, at home), one foster daughter (Rosella White, at home), 16 grandchildren, and one half brother (John), 2 half sisters (Mrs. Katie Yoder and Edna-Mrs. Theodore Werre), and other relatives. One infant son, 2 brothers, 2 half brothers, and 2 half sisters preceded him in death. His leaving this world brings heaven nearer than ever before. Funeral services were conducted at the home by George Dick, and at the church by L. A. Kauffman, assisted by Ferdinand Bried. Burial was made in the community cemetery.

Reist.-Fianna N., daughter of the late Christian S. and Mary N. (Eby) Nissley, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., July 4, 1861; died at the home of her daughter (Anna), April 26, 1947; aged 85 y. 9 m. 22 d. On Nov. 9, 1880 she was united in marriage to Eli G. Reist, who was active in the Mennonite Church as trustee of the Mount Joy, Pa., congregation, treasurer of the Eastern Mennonite Board of Missions and Charities, and vice president of the Mennonite Relief Commission for War Sufferers organized in 1917. In 1932 he preceded her in death, as did also one son (J. Clarence). Surviving are 6 children (Mabel-Mrs. Christian L. Nissley of Mt. Joy; Anna R. Weaver, Witmer, Pa.; Mary R. Greider, Landisville, Pa.; Henry N., State College, Pa.; Eugene N., Ephrata, Pa.; and Alvin J., of Mount Joy), 16 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Frank E., Cowiche, Wash.). Her sympathetic kindness and Christian example will long be remembered. Funeral services were held April 29 at the Nissley Funeral Home, in Mount Joy, in charge of Henry F. Garber, assisted by Henry E. Lutz. Interment was made in the Kraybill Cemetery, near Mount Joy.

Sangrey.-Mervin S., on of David M. and Elmyra C. (Stehman) Sangrey, was born near East Petersburg, Pa., Sept. 25, 1938; died near Manheim, Pa., May 13, 1947; aged 8 y. 7 m. 18 d. Death resulted very suddenly from an accident at his home. Surviving are his parents and 2 sisters (Ruth and Marian). Funeral services were held May 16 at the home, in charge of Frank Kreider and John Gochnauer, and at the East Petersburg Mennonite Church, in charge of James Siegrist and Emory Herr. Text: Job 1:21. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Staker.-Merle Howard, son of Howard and Mabel (Conrad) Staker, was born April 6, 1935; passed away after ten weeks' illness, May 19, 1947; aged 12 y. 1 m. 13 d. At the age of eleven he accepted Christ as his Saviour, was baptized and received as a member of the Morton, Ill., Mennonite Church. His mother preceded him in death eight years ago. Surviving are his father, stepmother, 2 brothers (Wallace and Billy), 2 sisters (Margaret and Patricia Ann), 3 grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Conrad, Pleasant Hill. Ill.; and Mrs. Maggie Staker, Tremont, Ill.), and a large number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Morton Church, in charge of Harold Oyer, assisted by Noah Roeschley.

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Boshart.-Katie, daughter of Nicholas and Fanney (Gingerich) Kennel, was born in Wellesley, Ont., March 6, 1887; passed away at the home of her son, near Carthage, N.Y., May 1, 1947; aged 60 y. 1 m. 25 d. In December, 1909, she was united in marriage to Eli Boshart, who survives. They made their home in Wilmot, Ont., until 1927, when they moved to Jefferson County, N.Y. Also surviving are 3 sons (Clayton and William, Carthage, N.Y.; and Lloyd, Lowville, N.Y.), 2 brothers (Mike, Great Bend, N.Y.; and Jacob, Kitchener, Ont.), 7 sisters (Mrs. Aby Boshart, Waterloo, Ont.; Mrs. Mary Manson, Mrs. Sol Gingerich, Mrs. Nancy Koehler, and Mrs. Edmund Erb, all of Zurich, Ont.; Mrs. Ezra Koehler, Baden, Ont.; and Mrs. George Smith, Evan Mills, N.Y.) 15 grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Amish Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Croghan Church. Burial was made in the church cemetery, May 4.

Grove.-Abraham F., son of Martin H. and Barbara (Wenger) Grove, was born near Waynesboro, Va., Dec. 9, 1864; died at the hospital in Sigourney, Iowa, Dec. 8, 1946; aged 81 y. 11 m. 29 d. He was the seventh of nine children, of whom all the others predeceased him. On April 7, 1892 he was united in marriage to Mary M. Blosser, who died on May 6, 1899. To this union were born 2 children (Homer A., Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and Margaret A., who died in infancy). In September, 1902 he and his son moved to South English, Iowa, and on Oct. 14, 1906 he was married to A. Alice Ruth. To this union were born 3 children (Mrs. Ruth Schumann and Roy E., of South English; and Leda M., Peoria, Ill). Surviving are his widow (Alice), 4 children, 5 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Edward Diener and P. J. Blosser had charge of the funeral services.

Huber.-Martha Frances, daughter of Joseph and Emma (Burkholder) Huber, passed away at the Charlottesville, Va., University Hospital, May 14, 1947; aged 30 y. 8 m. 11 d. At the age of ten she confessed Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church. She was in nurses' training at the Catawba Sanatorium, Catawba, Va., and although having been unaware of any physical ailment, suddenly became bedfast with a severe case of anemia. Surviving are her parents, 2 sisters (Gladys and Dorothy, at home), and 3 brothers (Aaron, Elida, Ohio; Daniel, now in Poland; and Ornan, Denbigh, Va.). One sister (Hettie) preceded her in death sixteen years ago. Funeral services were conducted at the home, by Charles Grove, and at the Springdale Church, Waynesboro, Va., by J. B. Driver, assisted by E. G. Gehman. Interment was made in the Springdale Cemetery.

King.-Mollie M., daughter of Stephen and Mary (King) Kauffman, was born near Garden City, Mo., Feb. 13, 1884; passed away at her home, near Hubbard, Oreg., May 10, 1947; aged 63 y. 2 m. 27 d. Her death was caused by a heart attack. On May 26, 1903 she was united in marriage to Jona King, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons and 4 daughters (Emma Belle-Mrs. A. J. Lais, Molalla, Oreg.; Erwin Lloyd, Kansas City, Mo.; Naomi M. Dunsworth, San Francisco, Calif.; Lawrence A., Minot, N. Dak.; Stephen Kenneth, Wecoma, Oreg.; Dorothy Frances, Junior Jay and Glenna Fern, at home), 3 grandchildren, 2 brothers (John L., South Gate, Calif.; and D. G., Minot, N. Dak.), and one sister (Ida-Mrs. Ben Martin, also of Minot). One six year-old son (Raleigh Ray), 2 infant children, one sister (Sarah-Mrs. Isaac Yoder), and one brother (Franklin P.) predeceased her. In early youth she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church. In December, 1936 she and her husband and family moved to Oregon. Funeral services were held at the Zion Mennonite Church, Hubbard, in charge of C. I. Kropf. E. Z. Yoder, and S. S .Hershberger, Text: Rev. 14:13. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Rhodes.-Bettie S., daughter of the late P. S. and Fannie (Weaver) Hartman, was born near Harrisonburg, Va., June 7, 1874; passed away after an illness of several weeks, Jan. 23, 1947; aged 72 y. 7 m. 16 d. In her youth she joined the Mennonite church. She was one of the charter members of the sewing circle of the Weaver's Church, Dale Enterprise, Va. On July 21, 1891 she was united in marriage to William H. Rhodes, who survives. Also surviving are two children (Mrs. Kent M. Shank, at home; and Ward, New Erection, Va.), one brother (J. D., of Harrisonburg), 5 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Weaver's Church, in charge of S. H. Rhodes, Paul Good, and Joseph Heatwole. Text: John 14:2. Interment was made in the near-by cemetery.

Shank.-William H., son of the late John and Mary (Snyder) Shank, was born near Briery Branch, Va., May 10, 1876; died at the home of his stepson (J. Frank Minnick), May 12, 1947; aged 71 y. 2 d. He was a member of the Bethany Mennonite Church, Spring Creek, Va. On June 1, 1906 he was married to Elizabeth Minnick, who survives. Also surviving are one son (J. E., Stokesville, Va.), 5 daughters (Mrs. J. E. Shull, Mrs. W. E. Grogg, Pearl, Harrisonburg, Va.; Mrs. R. H. Allman, Dayton, Va.; and Mrs. Ray Stroop, Linville, Va.), one brother (John, of Dayton), and 18 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Briery Branch Church of the Brethren with Leonard Jones and J. M. Foster officiating. Interment was made in the near-by cemetery.

Springer.-Valentine, son of Joseph and Barbara (Nafziger) Springer, was born near Minier, Ill, Oct. 2, 1864; passed away at St. Clara's Hospital, Lincoln, Ill., May 25, 1947; aged 82 y. 7 m. 23 d. In his youth he united with the Hopedale Mennonite Church. On March 9, 1890 he was united in marriage to Katie Litwiller, who predeceased him on Sept. 1, 1942. One granddaughter, 3 brothers, 2 sisters, and 2 daughters (Emma and Bertha) also preceded him in death. Surviving are 6 children (Alvin, Delavan, Ill.; Aaron, Minier, Ill.; Menno, Hopedale, Ill.; Homer, Flanagan, Ill.; Mrs. Roy Unzicker, Roanoke, Ill.; and Ruth, at home), 24 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Joseph, of Hopedale; and Benjamin, of Minier). He was of a quiet disposition, but his life was a benediction to his family, church, and community. Funeral services were held at the home, May 27, and at the Hopedale Mennonite Church, with A. C. Good in charge.

Stoner.-Rohrer, son of Mary and Isaac K. Stoner, was born in Lancaster County, Pa.; died at his late home at Mount Joy, Pa., May 2, 1947; aged 77 y. 6 m. 23 d. His death was caused by a heart attack. Surviving are his widow (Katie N. Hostetter), 6 children (Mrs. Frank Weidman, Mrs. Amos Hess, Christ, Esther, Isaac, and Catharine, at home). One daughter (Ruth) and two infant children preceded him in death. He was a member of the Mt. Joy Mennonite Church for forty-seven years, and for many years served as trustee. Funeral services were conducted at the church, by Henry Lutz, Henry Garber, and Frank Kreider. Burial was made in the Kraybill Cemetery.

Wise.-Anna, daughter of Isaiah and Barbara Christophel, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Aug. 27, 1886; died in the Elkhart General Hospital, April 16, 1947; aged 60 y. 7 m. 19 d. Her death resulted from burns received in her home the preceding day. On Sept. 9, 1934 she was united in marriage to Elmer Wise, who survives. Also surviving are 2 stepsons (Norman and Manford, both at home), 2 stepdaughters (Mrs. Lois Myers, Goshen, Ind.; and Mrs. John Hauks, Lafayette, Ind.), 2 sisters (Mrs. Sylvester Miller, Wakarusa, Ind.; and Mrs. Martha Beard, Alta., Can.). In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Salem Mennonite Church, New Paris, Ind. When she moved to Nappanee she transferred her membership to the North Main Street congregation. She was a willing worker in the church, and served in various ways. For about twenty years she served as superintendent of the primary department of the Sunday school. Funeral services were held at the North Main Street Church, April 20, in charge of Homer F. North. Burial was made in the Union Center Cemetery.

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Eckman.-Eva M., daughter of Benjamin and Susan Kreider, was born in Paradise Township; died May 13, 1947, at the Lancaster General Hospital after an illness of four weeks; aged 47 years. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and was a member of the Calvary Independent Church of Lancaster. She was very faithful in attending church services. She was recovering very nicely from an operation and was preparing to go home from the hospital, when very suddenly the Lord called her home to be with Him. She is survived by her husband (Jason M.), her mother, 3 daughters (Arlene Moore, of Lancaster; and Mildred J. and Betty J., at home), one son (Paul E., of Lancaster), 2 sisters (Mrs. Willis D. Leaman, of Paradise; and Mrs. J. Ervin Denlinger, of Ronks), and 2 brothers (Parke M. Kreider, of Mt. Joy; and Paul D. Kreider, of Ronks). Funeral services were held May 16, at the home in charge of George Fessis, and at the church in charge of Frank C. Torrey. Interment was made in Mellinger's Mennonite Church.

Gingerich.-Barbara, daughter of David and Katharine Swartzendruber Yoder, was born in Johnson County, Iowa, Jan. 19, 1895; died of a heart attack at her home near Kalona, Iowa, May 27, 1947; aged 62 y. 4 m. 8 d. She was in her usual health until the evening of her death. Her parents, 2 brothers (John and Henry D.), and an infant daughter predeceased her. Surviving are her husband, one son (Clifton, at home), one brother (Peter D., of Kalona), one sister (Mrs. Emmet Yoder, of West Liberty, Ohio), and a large number of near relatives and friends. In the year 1900 she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church. On Dec. 30, 1906, she was united in marriage to Chris J. Gingerich. They lived near Centralia, Mo., until 1912, when they moved into the Kalona community. She was a faithful and consistent member of the East Union congregation at the time of her death, and always had a deep concern for the welfare of the church. At different times she served as a Sunday-school teacher. She was a Christian mother and companion in the truest sense, and spent much time in medication and prayer. Her devotion was not confined to her own family, but she welcomed into her home Carl Stutzman and Mary Jane Burns Smith for several years, also her father, her sister (Katie), and her brother (Henry). Her loving care and Christian influence will never be forgotten. Funeral services were held at the East Union Church, with burial in the East Union Cemetery, Paul Miller, A. Lloyd Swartzendruber, and D. J. Fisher officiating.

Herr.-Annie B., daughter of the late Henry F. and Catharine (Binkley) Herr, was born in Manor Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., Oct 4, 1868; passed away at the home of her niece (Fannie H. Eshbach), in Millersville, Pa., after a four week illness, April 12, 1947; aged 78 y. 6 m. 8 d. At the age of 24 she accepted Christ as her Saviour and joined the Millersville Mennonite Church. She was the youngest of 11 children, all the others of whom preceded her in death. Her life was spent in service for others. Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral services were held at Snyder's Funeral Home, in charge of D. N. Gish, and at the Millersville Church, in charge of Christian K. Lehman, Landis Shertzer, Herbert Fisher, and Jacob Hess. Texts: Gal. 2:20; Phil. 1:21. Interment was made in the Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.

Hoover.-Ada, daughter of the late Daniel Wideman, was born in Markham Twp., Ont., April 30, 1876; passed away April 18, 1947; aged 70 y. 11 m. 18 d. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and was received into the Wideman Mennonite Church, Markham, Ont. In 1897 she was united in marriage to Eli Hoover, who predeceased her in 1940. To this union were born 3 children (Edwin R., who died in 1940; Blake, who died in infancy; and Reata-Mrs. Andrew Steiner, who survives). Also surviving are 3 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. L. W. Hoover), her stepmother, and a large number of friends. Funeral services were held at the Wideman Church, in charge of A. Lewis Fretz, assisted by A. D. Grove and Floyd Smucker. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery. Text: II Cor. 5:1

Kaufman.-Mary, daughter of Joseph and Susan (Nafziger) Eigsti, was born at Morton, Ill.; passed away May 15, 1947; aged 84 y. In her youth she became a member of the Mennonite Church. In 1883 she was united in marriage to Peter Kaufman, who preceded her in death on Aug. 25, 1925. They made their home in Bureau Co., Ill., until 1901, when they moved to Iowa. Surviving are 6 children (Joe, and Mrs. Frank Mischler, Havelock, Iowa; Mrs. Alvin Good, Armington, Ill.; Mrs. Oscar Calmer, Willie, and Sam, Manson, Iowa), and one brother (Samuel, Ottawa, Kans.). Two children predeceased her. Funeral services were held May 17 at the Williams Funeral Home and at the Manson, Iowa, Mennonite Church, with Nicholas Stoltzfus in charge. Interment was made in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

Kauffmann.-Henry J., son of Elizabeth and Joseph Kauffmann, was born in Arispie Twp., Bureau Co., Ill., March 7, 1869; passed away at his home, near Tiskilwa, Ill., May 9, 1947; aged 78 y. 2 m. 2 d. Death was caused by a heart attack. In December, 1902 he was united with the Willow Springs Mennonite Church, Tiskilwa. On Feb. 10, 1908 he was united in marriage to Kathryn Ringenberg, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Alma, John, and William), 7 grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. His parents, 3 brothers (Edward, August, and Joseph), and one sister (Elizabeth) preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the home and at the church, May, 11-in charge of C. A. Hartzler and Ira H. Eigsti. Text: John 14:18. Burial was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

Kenagy.-Solomon David, son of Joseph and Elizabeth Kenagy, was born in Cass Co., Mo., April 30, 1873; passed away at his home, in Kansas City, Mo., May 18, 1947; aged 74 y. 18 d. He was a member of the Sycamore Grove Mennonite church, near Garden City, Mo. Surviving are his wife (Mary A. Kenagy), 2 daughters (Elsie and Nellie, at home), one son (Ellsworth, of Kansas City), one sister (Sarah, Lee's Summit, Mo.), and one brother (J. L., La Junta, Colo.). Funeral services were held at the Stine McClure Funeral Home in Kansas City on May 20, in charge of W. R. Hershberger, assisted by John C. France. Burial was made in the Memorial Park Cemetery.

Kropp.-Leah Jantzi was born in Wellesley, Ont., Dec. 2, 1875; passed away at her home near Pigeon, Mich., May 22, 1947; aged 71 y. 5 m. 20 d. Her death resulted from a stroke. In her youth she united with the Wellesley A.M. Church. At the age of 16 she moved with her parents to Wilmont, Minn. On Dec. 24, 1905, at Goshen, Ind., she was united in marriage to Jacob B. Yutzi, who predeceased her in death on Jan. 28, 1921. In November, 1910 they moved to Huron Co., Mich. To this union were born 2 children (Joseph and Esther). In April, 1928 she was united in marriage to Solomon Kropp, who survives. Also surviving are her 2 children (Joseph, Birmingham, Mich.; and Esther, Detroit, Mich.), one grandson, one stepson (Solomon Kropp, Jr.), 4 stepgrandchildren, 4 sisters (Mrs. Fannie Gerber, Millbank, Ont.; Mrs. Mary Knepfer, Newton, Ont.; Mrs. Aaron Helmuth, Tavistock, Ont.; and Mrs. David Miller, Goshen, Ind.) and one brother (Jonas B. Jantzi, New Hamburg, Ont.). She was a member of the Pigeon River A.M. congregation at the time of her death. Funeral services were held May 24, in charge of Raymond Byler, at the home, and Earl Maust and Emanuel Swartzendruber, at the church. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Myers.-Rhoda F., daughter of Paul L. and Aqullia (Freed) Myers, Danboro, Pa., was born April 30, 1947; died at birth. Surviving are her parents, one sister (Grace Elaine), and her maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Allen G. Freed, Telford, Pa.). Interment was made in the Deep Run Mennonite Cemetery.

Saltzman.-John B., son of Peter and Anna (Reschley) Saltzman, was born near Neiderhoffen, Alsace-Lorraine, Oct. 18, 1868; passed away at his home, Shickley, Neb., May 17, 1947; aged 78 y. 6 m. 29 d. Death was caused by progressive anemia. At the age of 13 he was baptized and received into the membership of the Mennonite Church, in France. The same year he left for America and arrived in Ontario, Canada. The following year he settled in Nebraska. On Feb. 21, 1892 he was united in marriage to Barbara Lauder, who preceded him in death on July 12, 1933. One son (Joseph) and 2 grandsons also predeceased him. Surviving are 7 children (Anna and Jacob, both of Shickley; Katie, Kansas City. Mo.; and Emma-Mrs. Lee Steider, Benjamin, John, and Elma, also of Shickley), 22 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. Although his life is ended, his testimony and teaching live on. Funeral services were held at the Salem Mennonite Church, Shickley, in charge of Peter R. Kennel and Fred Reeb. Texts: Job 14:14; 19:20. Interment was made in the Salem Cemetery.

Stauffer.-Samuel N., son of Abram and Katherine Nissley Stauffer, died at his home, Mt. Joy, Pa., April 14, 1947, after an illness of three weeks; aged 74 years. He was a stone quarry operator for 43 years until his retirement one year ago. He was a member of the Mount Joy Mennonite Church, serving as trustee for a number of years until his death. Surviving are his wife (Maggie Vogel), 3 daughters (Mabel Earhart, of Mt. Joy; Esther, at home; and Hattie Dorhan, of Mt. Joy), 2 brothers (Morris and Harry, both of Mt. Joy), four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He will be remembered as a kind and loving husband, father, and grandfather. Funeral services were held April 17, at the home in charge of Amos Huss, and at the Mt. Joy Mennonite Church in charge of Henry Lutz and Henry Garber. Interment was made in the Kraybill Cemetery.

Stuckey.-Herma, daughter of Simon H. and the late Emma Rupp, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, June 29, 1901; died at the Mercy Hospital, Toledo, Ohio, March 23, 1947; aged 45 y. 8 m. 24 d. Her death was caused by a brain tumor. On Aug. 10, 1920 she was united in marriage to Dennis Stuckey, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Maurice Jay), her father, 2 brothers (Elden and Lawrence), 2 sisters (Mrs. Offie Sluder and Mrs. Albert Reynolds), and many other relatives and friends. Her mother and one infant son (Kenneth Leroy) preceded her in death. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and Lord and united with the Mennonite Church. Her quiet and unassuming disposition won for her many friends. Funeral services were held at the home and at the West Clinton Mennonite Church, Pettisville, Ohio, conducted by Olen Nofziger, D. L. Sommers, E. B. Frey, and Henry Wyse. Texts: Ps. 142; Phil. 1:21.

Willoughby.-Frank L. Willoughby was born in Lynn Twp., St. Clair Co., Mich., Dec. 14, 1887; departed this life, after several months' illness, at his home, Detroit, Mich., May 12, 1947; aged 59 y. 4 m. 28 d. On April 17, 1911 he was married to Hattie Locklin, and in 1915 they moved to Detroit. In young manhood he united with the Baptist Church; in 1944 he and his wife and son transferred their membership to the Detroit Mennonite Church. In this fellowship his faithful life of service was inspiring and challenging. He preformed duties as church treasurer with consecration and interest. Surviving are his widow, 2 sons (Leon and Leroy), both of Detroit), his aged mother (of Rose City, Mich.), one brother (of Brooklyn, Mich.), 2 sisters (Mrs. Freeman Dean, of Rose City, and Mrs. Gilbert Mullens, of Detroit), and many friends. Funeral services were held at the Ross B. Northrop Funeral Home on May 15, with Frank B. Raber officiating. Burial was made in the Grand Lawn Cemetery.

Witmer.-Daisy D., daughter of William and Susan Miller Sanders, was born in Tioga County, Pa., April 1, 1885; died May 19, 1947, at the St. Joseph Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., after an illness of eight weeks; aged 62 y. 1 m. 18 d. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Surviving are her husband (Abram B., of Strasburg), 4 children (Edith Martin, of Soudersburg; Daisy, at home; Frances C. Pearson, of Lancaster; and Willis, of Strasburg), 4 step-children (Clayton S., of New Danville; Nettie Singer, of Lancaster; Abram, Jr., of Christina; Lizzie S., of Brunnerville), 2 sisters (Pearl Sanders, of New York state; and Mary Henderson, of Roaring Branch), one brother (Earl Sanders, of Tioga County), and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Brief services were held at Brown's Funeral Home, Paradise, Pa., May 22. Further services were held at the Weaverland Mennonite Church, with Jacob Harnish and Emory Hess officiating. Text: Phil. 1:23. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Witmer.-Emma K., daughter of Franklin K. and Afanna Krumlauf Keller, was born in Ephrata Twp., Pa., Oct. 3, 1862; died May 24, 1947, at the home of her daughter (Mrs. Frank Burkholder, of Ephrata) after an illness of six weeks; aged 84 y. 7 m. 21 d. She was a member of the Hess Mennonite Church. Surviving are 2 daughters (Minnie Burkholder, of Ephrata; and Jennie Graybill, of Lititz), one son (David K., of Ephrata), 2 sisters (Mrs. Martha Walters and Minnie Wenger, Akron, Pa.), 2 brothers (George, of Lititz; and William of Rothsville), 14 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. Her husband (Levi B.) predeceased her. Funeral services were held at the Hess Mennonite Church, May 27, in charge of Amos Horst and John S. Hess. Text: Num. 10:29. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

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Albrecht.-S. A., son of John and Barbara Albrecht, was born in Waldo Twp., Livingston Co., Ill., Aug. 31, 1883; died at the Mennonite Hospital, Bloomington, Ill., after being ill about one week, May 25, 1947; aged 63 y. 8 m. 24 d. On Nov. 29, 1905, he was united in marriage to Ida Yordy, who with, with the following children, survives: Wilbur, Glendon, Marvin, and Dean, also eight grandchildren, all of Flanagan, Ill. Three brothers and one sister also survive: Ben and Peter, of Flanagan; William, Columbia, Mo.; and Susan Ingold, of Flanagan. Six brothers and sisters predeceased him. In his early youth he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour, uniting with the Waldo Mennonite Church and remaining an active member throughout his life. He was active in many civic organizations. Funeral services were held at the Waldo Mennonite Church in charge of J. D. Hartzler and George Grundy, with interment in the Waldo Cemetery.

Byler.-Jacob Hartzler, son of Rudolph and Mary (Hartzler) Byler, was born near Fayetteville, Lawrence Co., Pa., Feb. 24, 1867; died at his home May 17, 1947; aged 80 y. 2 m. 23 d. On Dec. 23, 1891, he was married to Lydia Kaufman, who preceded him in death. In 1903 they moved to Custer Co., Okla., and later to Guymon, Okla. From there they moved to Cass Co., Mo., then to Morrison, Manitoba, Canada. He spent the last 22 years of his life at Clarence Center, N.Y. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church when a young man and was a faithful until death. He longed to go home and realized that the end was near. He leaves one brother (Rudolph, Hartville, Ohio), one sister (Mrs. Rebecca Sipe, Union City, Pa.), and 8 children (Amanda-Mrs. Curtis Cressman, New Hamburg, Ont.; Mary-Mrs. Amos Aberdeen, S. Dak.; Alice-Mrs. Chris Miller, Harrisonburg, Va.; Elmer, Dakota, Ill.; Elsie-Mrs. Roy Frey, Akron, N.Y.; Joe, of Clarence Center; Archie, Lagrange, Ind.; and Raymond, of Clarence Center). Funeral services were in charge of D. Edward Diener and Moses Roth, with interment in the Good Cemetery.

Eicher.-Frank E., son of Martin and Barbara Eicher, was born near Wayland, Iowa, June 1, 1878; passed away at Manson, Iowa, May 29, 1947; aged 68 y. 11 m. 28 d. He was baptized in the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church at Wayland and was a member of the Manson Church at the time of his death. He was married to Mary Zehr, of Manson, on Oct. 5, 1902. Two children (Mrs. Bert Hauge, of Manson, and Ellis Eicher, Van Nuys, Calif.), were born to them, both of whom survive, as does his widow. He is also survived by four grandsons, all of Manson. His surviving brothers and sisters are: Mrs. Sarah Boshart, Mrs. Emma Graber, Mrs. Caroline Wyse, and William R. Eicher, of Wayland; Jake, Glendale, Calif.; Dan, Wilford, Nebr.; and Mrs. Barbara Conrad, Smithville, Ohio. Funeral services were held May 31 at the Williams Funeral Home and at the Mennonite Church, with Nicholas Stoltzfus in charge. Burial was made in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

Gross.-Mary Ann, daughter of Abram F. and Catherine (Angeny) Hunsberger, was born Feb. 19, 1860; died June 5, 1947; aged 87 y. 3 m. 16 d. In November, 1898, she was married to A. C. Gross. For many years she was a member of Doylestown Mennonite Church and was active in sewing circle work and other church work. On Feb. 11, 1942, she entered the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa. Surviving her are twin brothers (Leidy and Edwin, Denver, Colo.), a niece (Mary H. Bishop, Hatfield, Pa.), a stepson (Jacob, Bishop, Calif., and a stepdaughter (Katie, Fentress, Va.). Funeral services were conducted at Eastern Mennonite Home by Silas Graybill on June 7, and at Doylestown Mennonite Church by Joseph Gross on June 8. Text: Rev. 14:13. Burial was made in Doylestown Mennonite Cemetery.

Hershberger.-Fern, daughter of Lewis and Sarah Zook, was born Oct. 4, 1884, in Miami Co., Ind.; died at the Lagrange, Ind., Hospital, April 17, 1947; aged 62 y. 6 m. 13 d. In 1906 he was united in marriage to Edward Hershberger. To this union two children (Otto and Rachel) were born, who, with their father, survive. Funeral services were held at the Shore Mennonite Church, of which she was a member, in charge of the home ministry. Text: John 11:28. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Keeport.-Emory B., son of the late Isaac and Catherine (Binkley) Keeport, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., August 23, 1877; passed away at his home near Millersville, Pa., April 3, 1947; aged 69 y. 7 m. 11 d. For many years he was a member of the Millersville Mennonite Church. On May 30, 1901, he was married to Anna Herr, who preceded him in death nineteen years ago. On March 29, 1929, he was united in marriage to Fannie Herr, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (John, Chester, and Amos), 5 daughters (Mrs. Christian Shertzer, Mrs. Jacob Harnish, Mrs. Zachariah Witmer, Elvina, and Willis Newswanger), 22 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one brother David, of Millersville). One sister, one brother, and 3 infant sons predeceased him. Funeral services were held April 5, at the home in charge of Landis Shertzer, and at the Millersville Church in charge of Jacob Hess and Daniel Gish. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Kulp.-Esther M., daughter of the late John B. and Minerva Bewighouse was born July 3, 1878; passed away following an operation, Jan. 17, 1947; aged 68 y. 6 m. 14 d. She, with her husband, Isaac L. Kulp, whom she married on Dec. 28, 1895, united with the Deep Run congregation in 1896. One and one daughter preceded her in death. Besides her husband, those who survive are 2 sons, 3 daughters, 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters, and one brother. Funeral services were held Jan. 21, in charge of Wilson Overholt, Abram Yothers, and Erwin Nace. Text: Rom. 8:28. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Leatherman.-Linford, infant son of Willis and Edith (Myers) Leatherman, was born Jan. 21, 1947, and died Jan. 28. Besides the parents and grandparents, one brother (Edward) survives. A brief service was held at the home in charge of Abram Yothers and Erwin Nace, with interment in the Deep Run Cemetery. Text: Job 1:21.

Meyers.-Mary, widow of John H. Meyers, who preceded her in death, was born May 28, 1857; died March 1, 1947; aged 89 y. 9 m. 3 d. Surviving are 2 sons, 2 daughters, 6 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Although she was not a member of the Mennonite Church, funeral services were held March 5, at the Deep Run Mennonite Church, Bucks Co., Pa., in charge of Wilson Overholt and Abram S. Yothers. Text: Ps. 90:10. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Nelson.-Amanda, daughter of James J. and Lydia (Yoder) Mishler, was born near Shipshewana, Ind., Sept. 1, 1891; died June 2, 1947; aged 55 y. 9 m. 1 d. In her early youth, she became a member of the Shore Mennonite Church and took an active part in church affairs. On April 14, 1914, she was united in marriage to Joseph E. Nelson, who with 3 sons (Burl, of Lagrange; Kay, Pinto, Md.; and Gary, at home) survives her. Also surviving her are 2 grandchildren, 6 brothers and 4 sisters (Albert and William, of Oregon; Oliver, Elkhart, Ind.; Claude, Middlebury, Ind.; James E., and Ira J., Elizabeth-Mrs. Jerry Troyer, Ola-Mrs. Ira E. Yoder, Nona-Mrs. Elva Nelson, and Lucy-Mrs. Perry Nelson, all of Shipshewana). She was preceded in death by one son (Vinton), father, mother, stepmother, and one sister (Mable). Funeral services were held at the Shore Mennonite Church in charge of R. F. Hart and Lee J. Miller. Text: II Cor. 5:1. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Rush.-Susie G., daughter of the late Peter L. and Catherine (Godshalk) Detweiler, was born March 21, 1878; died Dec. 29, 1946; aged 86 y. 9 m. 8 d. In her youth she united with the Deep Run Mennonite congregation. On Dec. 10, 1898, she was married to William M. Rush, who survives her. Also surviving are 3 sons (Walter, Lester, and Paul), 2 daughters (Mrs. Erwin Nace and Mrs. Harvey Bergey), 13 grandchildren, one sister, and one brother. Two sons preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Jan. 1, at the home in charge of Abram Yothers, and at the church in charge of Wilson Overholt and Enos Wismer. Texts: Ps. 128:3; Mat. 5:12. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Sommers.-Catherine, daughter of the late Henry and Anna Hochstetler, was born Oct. 26, 1867, in Holmes Co, Ohio; died May 22, 1947, at Uniontown, Ohio; aged 79 y. 6 m. 26 d. On Jan. 19, 1888, she was married to John B. Sommers, who preceded her in death. One son, 2 daughters, and 16 grandchildren also predeceased her. Seven of the ten children born to this union survive: Ben and Henry, of Uniontown; Fannie-Mrs. Jacob L. Miller, of Uniontown; Amanda-Mrs. Joe Wittmer, Mogadore, Ohio; Martin, Hartville, Ohio; Mary-Mrs. Levi D. Schlabach, of Hartville; and Alta-Mrs. Emanuel Troyer, of Uniontown. Also surviving are three sisters (Pauline-Mrs. David W. Miller, Millersburg, Ohio; Sarah-widow of Menno Sommers; and Gertie-Mrs. Manasseh Sommers, both of Uniontown), 55 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren. She accepted Christ as her Saviour in her youth, remaining faithful to her Lord and to the Amish Mennonite Church of Hartville, of which she was a member. Funeral services were held May 25, at the King Church by Seth H. Byler and Jonathan King, with burial in the church cemetery.

Transcribed by Carolyn Hunnicutt, Indiana