Frey. - Edith, daughter of Philip and Anna Nice, was born in Sterling, Ill., Sept. 18, 1884; passed away at her home, Jan. 13, 1948; age 63 y. 3 m. 25 d. Death followed an acute heart attack. On Dec. 18, 1902, she was united in marriage to Daniel Frey, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Claude, Harold, Mildred - Mrs. Howard Mellinger, Mabel - Mrs. Aquila Blosser, and Hazel - Mrs. Daniel Metzger, all of Sterling, Ill.), 11 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Emma Ferry, of Sterling; and Mrs. Anna Wetmore, Oklahoma City, Okla.), and one brother (Tobias K., Chicago, Ill.). Her parents, one brother (Joseph), one sister (Mrs. Amelia Showalter), one half brother (George Nice), and 2 half sisters (Susanna Nice and Mrs. Roy Ebersole) preceded her in death. Early in life she united with the Science Ridge Mennonite Church, through which avenue she gave devoted service to her Lord. Funeral services were held Jan. 16 at the Science Ridge Church, with A. C. Good officiating. Text: Matt. 24:44.
Heatwole. - Glen Edward, son of Joseph D. and Fannie (Shank) Heatwole, was born near Bridgewater, Va., Nov. 6, 1946; passed away Dec. 19, 1947, following a brief illness; aged 13m 13 d. Surviving are his parents, one great-grandmother (Mrs. Joseph Coffman, Dayton, Va.), 3 grandparents (Mrs. J. H. Shank, Dayton, Va.; and Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Heatwole, Bridgewater, Va.), 7 brothers and 4 sisters (Dewitt, Ruth, Dwight, Mary, Chester, Esther, Charles, Carolyn, John, Roy, and Harold, all at home). Funeral services were held Dec. 23 at the home of Mahlon Blosser and at the Bank Mennonite Church by Daniel Lehman, assisted by S. H. Rhodes. Text: Mark 10:13-15. Burial was made in the church cemetery.
Landis. - David L., son of the late Christian N. and Anna (Leaman) Landis, was born in East Lampeter Twp., Lancaster Co. Pa., Oct. 10, 1881, died at his home, near Witmer, Pa., Jan.3, 1948, after having been in failing health for about a year; aged 66 y. 2 m. 23 d. He spent his entire life in East Lampeter Twp. He was married to Annie B. Denlinger, who predeceased him on March 10, 1921. Surviving are 5 children (Christian D. Tobias D., Roy D., Mabel D., and Martha D., all of Lancaster, Pa.), 2 sisters (Mary - Mrs. Frank Lefever, Leacock, Pa. and Annie - Mrs. Aaron B. Landis, Lancaster, Pa.). Funeral services were conducted at the home and at the Mellinger Mennonite Church, of which he was a member. David Landis and Harry Lefever were in charge of the services. Interment was made in the church cemetery.
Magines. - Henry Washington, son of Joseph and Rebecca Magines, was born Oct. 10, 1877; passed away Jan. 13, 1948; aged 70 y. 3 m. 3 d. In youth he united with the Baptist Church, later transferring his membership to the Mennonite Church near Proctor, Mo. On Feb. 20, 1900, he was married to Lettie Inman, who preceded him in death on April 22, 1909. To this union were born one son (Elliot), who predeceased him, and 2 daughters (Velma - Mrs. R. C. Wood, Gravois Mills, Mo.; and Maudie - Mrs. Joe McGinnis, Kansas City, Kans.). On Jan. 10, 1910, he was married to Nora Holcroft, who survives. To this union were born 3 daughters (Ruby - Mrs. Otis Sanders, Elston, Mo.; Rose, La Junta, Colo.; and Frances - Mrs. E. L. Diener, Versailles, Mo.) and one son (Ray, Camas, Wash.). His parents and one brother (Wiley) predeceased him. Surviving are his widow, one son, 5 daughters, 13 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and a number of other relatives. He had been in failing health for a number of years but was bedfast only a few days. He spent all his life but four years in Morgan Co., Mo. For two years preceding his death he lived at the home of his daughter (Mrs. E. L. Diener). Funeral services, in charge of J. R. Shank, Leroy Gingerich, and C. B. Driver, were held at the Mount Zion Church, Versailles, Mo. Text: Rom. 8:28. Burial was made in the Mount Zion Cemetery.
Miller. - Elizabeth, daughter of Abraham and Rachel (Yoder) Hershberger, was born in St. Joseph Co., Mich., May 18, 1876; died at her home, Topeka, Ind., Oct. 13, 1947, after a year's illness; aged 71 y. 4 m. 25 d. On Oct. 8, 1892, she was united in marriage to Jacob J. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons and 2 daughters (Allen, New Paris, Ind.; William, Topeka, Ind.; John, Pontiac, Mich.; Mrs. Beulah Lantz, Bear Lake, Mich.; Fannie, Topeka, Ind.; Elmer, Converse, Ind.; and Walter, New Paris, Ind.), 15 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one brother (Jacob Y., Vistula, Ind.), and one half sister (Susan - Mrs. I. M. Zook, Portsmouth, Va.). One daughter (Emma Mae), 6 half brothers (Menno, Joseph and Enos Hooley, Daniel, Joseph and John Hershberger), and 5 half sisters (Anna Troyer, Emma Rheinheimer, Mattie Hartzler, Sarah Bontrager, and Fannie Hershberger) preceded her in death. In her younger years she gave her heart to Christ and was a member of the Mennonite Church until death. She was kind, loving, and cheerful, regular in church attendance when health permitted, and deeply interested in spiritual things. Funeral services were conducted at the Maple Grove Church, Topeka, on Oct. 15, by Early C. Bontrager and Edwin J. Yoder. Burial was made in the Maple Grove Cemetery.
Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana
Adair. - Martha, daughter of the late Reuben and Martha (Risser) Reist, was born July 25, 1879; passed away Nov. 18, 1947; aged 68 y. 3 m. 23 d. She was a member of the Erb Mennonite Church, Lititz, Pa. On July 14, 1912, she was united in marriage to Clayton N. Adair, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Anna Mae - Mrs. Howard Hess, Lititz, Pa.), 2 sons (Mahlon and Norman, both of Lititz), and one sister (Mrs. John Troutwine). One infant daughter preceded her in death. She was greatly concerned for her family. Funeral services were held Nov. 22 at the home by John S. Hess and at the Erb Church by Homer Bomberger, Harry Shreiner, and Joseph Boll, Jr. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Beachy. - Christian A., son of the late Aaron and Catherine (Folk) Beachy, was born near Grantsville, Md., March 24, 1870; passed away at his home, near Grantsville, Dec. 28, 1947; aged 77 y. 9 m. 4 d. He had suffered from a heart ailment for several months and was seriously ill for several days preceding his death. Surviving are his wife (Mary Keim Beachy), one son (Clyde, at home), 2 daughters (Mrs. Hester Margoff, Akron, Ohio; and Mrs. Ethel Maust, Springs, Pa.), 2 grandchildren, and 2 brothers. Two children (Grace and Ralph) preceded him in death. In his youth he united with the Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 31 in charge of Roy Otto and Ressley Tressler. Interment was made in Springs Cemetery.
Birky. - Carol Ann, daughter of Lee M. and Elva (Reinhardt) Birky, was born Feb. 20, 1945; passed away at the Porter Memorial Hospital, Valparaiso, Ind., after a short illness, Jan. 16, 1948; aged 2 y. 10 m. 26 d. Death resulted from influenzal meningitis. Surviving are her parents, one sister (Emily), 4 grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Olan Reinhardt, and Mr. and Mrs. Will Birky), 2 great-grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. John Reinhardt), and a number of other relatives. Funeral services were conducted at the Hopewell Church, Kouts, Ind., Jan. 19, by Chester Osborne. Text: Isa. 40:11. Interment was made in the Mennonite Cemetery west of Kouts.
Brubaker. - Allen L., son of the late Ezra and Serena (Longenecker) Brubaker, was born near Neffsville, Pa., Sept. 24, 1868; passed away at his home, near Elizabethtown, Pa., Jan. 15, 1948; aged 79 y. 3 m. 21 d. On May 10, 1891, he was united in marriage to Lizzie R. Franck, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons and 6 daughters (Allen F., Lititz, Pa.; Mary - Mrs. Norman Rutt, Elizabethtown, Pa.; Elsie - Mrs. Noah W. Risser, Hershey, Pa.; Florence - Mrs. Elam B. Longenecker, Manheim, Pa.; Helen - Mrs. Raymond Nissley, Bainbridge, Pa.; Walter F., Hershey, Pa.; Harold F. and Warren E., Palmyra, Pa.; Fannie - Mrs. Ivan Martin, Ephrata, Pa.; Arlene - Mrs. Luke Mosemann, Lititz, Pa.; Charles E., Elizabethtown, Pa.; and J. Arthur, Maidsville, W. Va.), 45 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Two children predeceased him. He was a member of the Mennonite Church, worshipping with the Stauffer congregation. Funeral services were held at his late home and at the Stauffer Church on Jan. 20 by Simon Bucher, Walter Oberholtzer, and Sylvan Myers. Texts: II Tim. 4:6-8; Job 5:26. Burial was made in the Longenecker Church Cemetery, near Lititz, Pa.
Byers. - Elizabeth Snyder was born near Roanoke, Ill., Jan. 16, 1869; passed away at the Tillamook (Oreg.) Hospital, Jan. 18, 1948; aged 79 y. 2 d. At the age of thirteen she united with the Mennonite Church. On June 14, 1899, she was united in marriage to John J. Byers, who preceded her in death. Her parents, 2 sisters, and 3 grandchildren also predeceased her. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Gladys Martin, Sheldon, Wis.), 4 sons (Victor, Blaine, Oreg.; Paul, Tillamook, Oreg.; Willard, Sheridan, Oreg.; Willis, Salem, Oreg.), 31 grandchildren, one sister (Minnie Hamilton, Sheridan, Oreg.), 3 brothers (Henry, Elkhart, Ind.; Jacob, Alpha, Minn.; and Peter, Ashley, Mich.), and other relatives and friends. She was a devoted mother, concerned for her family and the church. Funeral services were held at the Sheridan Mennonite Church, Jan. 21, in charge of D. F. Shenk and J. D. Shenk. Texts: Ps. 91; II Tim. 4:7,8. Interment was made in the New Mennonite Cemetery.
Dettweiler. - Israel, son of Henry and Matilda Dettweiler, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Nov. 27, 1859; passed away Jan. 13, 1948; aged 88 y. 1 m. 17 d. On Oct. 4, 1886, he was united in marriage to Lydia Wideman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Mrs. Walter Goudie, Mrs. Susanna Smith, Mrs. Forest Vader, all of Caro, Mich.; and Mrs. Floyd Wilson, New Lothrop, Mich.), 25 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and two sisters (Mrs. Elisabeth Snyder and Mrs. Susanna Switzer, Vestabrug, Mich.). Three sons (Albert, Elmer, and Elden) predeceased him. In 1888 he moved with his family to Tuscola Co., Mich. About 1920 he and his wife moved near Caro. Early in life he accepted Christ as his Saviour and was baptized a member of the Mennonite Church, remaining a member throughout his life. Funeral services were conducted at the home and at the Colwood United Brethren Church, in charge of Donald King. Burial was made in the Almer Cemetery, near Caro.
Gascho. - Arthur, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Berkey) Gascho, was born near Milford, Nebr., July 8, 1890; died at his home, Cairo, Nebr., Jan. 8, 1948; aged 57 y. 6 m. Death resulted from a stroke. In his youth he united with the Mennonite Church of which he remained a member until death. On Feb. 10, 1918, he was united in marriage to Barbara Stutzman, of Wood River, Nebr.., who passed away April 18, 1942. To this union were born 5 children. He was united in marriage to Laura Stutzman on Sept. 19, 1943, since which time he resided at Cairo, Nebr. Surviving are his wife, 2 daughters (Mrs. Dean Veeder, Cairo, Nebr.; and Mary, Broken Bow, Nebr.), 2 sons (Glen A., of Broken Bow; and Chester W., at home), 2 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Joseph, Wood River, Nebr.; and Ben and Christ, Milford, Nebr.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. P. B. Stutzman, Spartansburg, Pa.; and Mrs. A. A. Hershberger, Union City, Pa.). One infant son, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters predeceased him. His pleasant smile and kind words lightened the burden of many sad hearts. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 11 at the home and at the Wood River Mennonite Church by W. R. Eicher, assisted by Ezra Roth. Burial was made in the Mennonite Cemetery adjacent to the church.
Mallow. - Albert, son of the late W. H. and Sara (Riggleman) Mallow, was born Feb. 21, 1882; died at the State Hospital in Weston, W. Va., Jan. 3, 1948; aged 65 y. 10 m. 12 d. He made his home with his brother and sister in Whitmer, W. VA., until a few years ago, when he was taken to the hospital. He was a member of the Horton Mennonite Church. Surviving are 2 sisters (Mrs. Alice Judy, of Whitmer; and Mrs. Delphia Calhoun, Moorefield, W. Va.), 2 brothers (George and Blain, of Whitmer). Funeral services were conducted Jan. 5 at the Whitmer Methodist Church by Hiram Weaver. Interment was made in the Whitmer Cemetery.
Moyer. - Carol H., daughter of Elwyn L. and Margaret (Heebner) Moyer, was born at Telford, Pa., Dec. 29, 1947; passed away the following day. Surviving are her parents, 2 brothers and 4 sisters (Harleigh, Fern, Elaine, Judy, Sylvia, and Bruce), 4 grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Moyer, and Mrs. and Mrs. Abram Heebner, all of Souderton, Pa.), and one great-stepgrandmother (Mrs. Katie Heebner, Lansdale, Pa.). Short services were held at the Rockhill Mennonite Cemetery by Clinton Landis, Dec. 31.
Peifer. - Amy R., daughter of the late Isaac and Mary (Rohrer) Stoner, was born May 3, 1875; passed away after a year's illness, Jan. 9, 1948; aged 72 y. 8 m. 6 d. On Oct. 25, 1898, she was married to Christian K. Peifer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons and one daughter (Martin S., East Petersburg, Pa.; Mary Irene - Mrs. J. Mowery Frey, Lancaster, Pa.; Irvin S. and Daniel R., of East Petersburg), 14 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Lizzie R. and Stella R.), and one brother (Daniel). One son (Christian S.) preceded her in death. She was a faithful companion and a kind, loving mother. She was a member of the East Petersburg Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the home on Jan. 12 by Frank Krieder and at the East Petersburg Church by James Siegrist and Henry Lutz. Text: John 14:1-3. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Snader. - Aaron R., son of the late Samuel and Annie (Rutt) Snader, was born June 20, 1865; passed away at his home, near Terre Hill, Pa., Dec. 25, 1947; aged 82 y. 6 m. 5 d. He was a member of the Weaverland Mennonite Church and attended faithfully as long as he was able. On Nov. 21, 1886, he was united in marriage to Annie R. Sauder, who predeceased him on Sept. 8, 1895. Of this union there survive 3 daughters and one son (Mary - Mrs. Oscar Diem, Bareville, Pa.; Emma - Mrs. Henry G. Bowman, Ephrata, Pa.; Daniel, Narvon, Pa.; Anna - Mrs. Mahlon Witmer, New Holland, Pa.). On July 16, 1896, he was united in marriage to Amanda N. Zimmerman, who survives. Of this union there survive 3 sons and 3 daughters (Mabel - Mrs. Walter Weaver, Martindale, Pa.; Aaron Z., East Earl, Pa.; Moses Z., New Holland, Pa.; Jacob Z., Denver, Pa.; Amanda and Sarah, at home). Also surviving are 47 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Leah Wanner, Stevens, Pa.; Mrs. Mattie Martin, Ephrata, Pa.), and one brother (Harry R., New Holland, Pa.). Funeral services were held Dec. 28 at the home, in charge of Aaron H. Weaver, and at the Weaverland Church, in charge of J. Paul Graybill and John W. Burkholder. Texts: John 6:35; John 11:25. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Steiner. - Mary, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Bassinger) Zimmerly, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, July 31, 1866; died at the Massillon (Ohio) City Hospital, Dec. 23, 1947; aged 81 y. 4 m 23 d. Death resulted from complications following a broken hip. In youth she accepted Christ and was received by baptism into the Crown Hill Mennonite Church, where she remained a member until death. In 1913 she was united in marriage to John S. Steiner, who survives. Also surviving are 5 stepdaughters (Mrs. Alma Neisz and Mrs. Verna Pearson, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Alta Crary, Western Springs, Ill.; Mrs. Clela Klopfenstein and Mrs. Lulu Hershey, Orrville, Ohio), 8 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother (Christ, Rittman, Ohio), and one sister (Mrs. Catherine Zuercher, Orrville, Ohio). Two stepsons (Elam and Glenn) preceded her in death. She attended church services regularly as long as her health permitted. Funeral services were held Dec. 26 at the Crown Hill Church, in charge of Noah Hilty and Reuben Hofstetter.
Thomas. - Ada Frances, daughter of the late Adam D. and Mary A. (Shank) Murry, passed away at her home, Millersville, Pa., after a nine-month illness, Jan. 11, 1948; aged 61 y. 6 m. On Nov. 6, 1912, she was united in marriage to Christian H. Thomas. Early in their married life they united with the New Danville Mennonite Church, of which she was a member at the time of her death. One son (Murry) preceded her in death. Surviving are her husband, 3 daughters (Verna Irene - Mrs. Robert Gochenaur, Helen Mae - Mrs. Lloyd Harnish, and Mary Ellen), 3 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Lizzie - Mrs. Daniel M. Shenk and Mary - Mrs. D. Avery Hess), one brother (Alvin), and a number of nieces and nephews. She was a loving and kind mother, uncomplaining in her illness. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 14 at the Masonville Mennonite Church by Henry Nauman, assisted by Maris Hess, and at the home by James Hess. Text: II Tim. 4:7,8. Interment was made in the Masonville Cemetery.
Wyse. - Nancy, daughter of Joel and Lydia (Stutzman) Schmucker, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Sept. 13, 1864; passed away Dec. 29, 1947; aged 83 y. 3 m. 16 d. Death resulted from a stroke. On March 27, 1884, she was united in marriage to Joel Wyse, who passed away on Dec. 29, 1940. They provided a home for Irvin and Vera Wood for a number of years, and later for Charles and Minnie Schmucker for a period of eight years. Seth Wyse also had his home with them during the last eleven years of his life. The youngest of a family of ten children, she is survived by 2 sisters (Mrs. Lydia Zook, Wauseon, Ohio; and Mrs. Emma Weber, Archbold, Ohio), a large number of nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends. As a young woman she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Central Mennonite Church, where she attended services regularly as long as her health permitted. For two years just preceding her death she made her home with a nephew, Charles L. Schmucker, Wauseon, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted at the home by E. B. Frey and at the Central Church, by Olen Nafziger and Henry Wyse. Scriptures: Ps. 90; I Thess. 1:6-8. Burial was made in the Pettisville Cemetery.
Zimmerly. - Christian, son of John and Elizabeth (Bassinger) Zimmerly, was born in Wayne Co., Feb. 27, 1864; passed away at the Mennonite Old People's Home, near Rittman, Ohio, Jan. 13, 1948; aged 83 y. 10 m. 16 d. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and was received by baptism into the Crown Hill Mennonite Church, of which he remained a member until death. On May 31, 1894, he was united in marriage to Sarah Amstutz, who preceded him in death on July 20, 1923. Surviving are 4 sons (Simon and Elam, Orrville, Ohio; Hiram and David, Homestead, Fla.), one daughter (Selma - Mrs. Peter Huebner, of Orrville), 14 grandchildren, one sister (Kathryn - Mrs. David Zuercher), and many other relatives and friends. Two daughters (Ellen and Hulda) predeceased him. He always sought to be helpful in any way he could. Funeral services were held at the Crown Hill Church, Jan. 16, in charge of Noah Hilty and E. F. Hartzler.
Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana
Bontrager. - Mattie, daughter of Jonathan and Catherine (Schmucker) Gingerich, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Dec. 7, 1869; died at the home of her daughter, Jan. 31, 1948, after several months' illness; aged 78 y. 1 m. 24 d. On Nov. 22, 1895, she was married to Dan W. Bontrager, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Dorothy), 6 sons (Ernie, Kent. Ohio.; Chris and Glenn, Iowa City, Iowa; Delmar, Chicago, Ill.; Roy, Kalona, Iowa; and Marion, Rock Island, Ill.), 4 sisters (Mrs. Henry Kempf, Mrs. Abner Kinsinger, Wellman, Iowa; Kate, Kalona, Iowa; and Mrs. Menno Kinsinger, Parnell, Iowa; and Mrs. Menno Kinsinger, Parnell, Iowa), 12 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was a member of the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held with J. L. Hershberger and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber in charge. Text: John 5:24. Burial was made in the near-by cemetery.
Bower. - Sarah G., daughter of the late Abraham and Hannah (Meyers) Gehman, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Oct. 10, 1856; passed away Nov. 20, 1947, at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Perkasie, Pa.; aged 91 y. 1 m. 10 d. In March, 1876, she was married to Jacob Y. Leatherman, who died in 1906. In October, 1909, she was married to Joel B. Bower, who preceded her in death in May, 1933. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Allen M. Rush, Perkasie, Pa.), one foster daughter (Mrs. Asher H. Leatherman), one stepdaughter (Mrs. Mary L. Bower, Hatfield, Pa.), one stepson (Abram L. Bower, Boyertown, Pa.), 3 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 5 stepgrandchildren, and 4 great-stepgrandchildren. As a young woman she joined the Deep Run Mennonite Church. Her fine example was a challenge to many. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Deep Run Church, Nov. 24, in charge of Erwin Nace, Abram W. Yothers, and Joseph Gross. Text: II Cor. 5:1. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Burkhart. - Mattie, daughter of the late John B. and Elizabeth (Martin) Keener, was born near Strasburg, Pa., Sept. 1, 1876; died at the Lancaster, Pa., General Hospital, from complications resulting from a fractured leg, Oct. 10, 1947; aged 71 y. 1 m. 9 d. Her husband (Elam L. Burkhart) preceded her in death Sept. 4, 1946. Early in life she accepted Christ as her Saviour and at the time of her death was a member of the Mellinger Mennonite Church, Lancaster, Pa. Surviving are 3 children (Raymond K., Elvin K., and Anna E., all of Lancaster, Pa.), 3 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Barbara - Mrs. John Neff. Mechanicsburg, Pa.; Lizzie - widow of Jesse Ranck, Marticville, Pa.; Mary - Mrs. Tobias Kreider, Bird-in-Hand, Pa.; Emma - Mrs. George Harnish, Strasburg, Pa.), and 3 brothers (John, Millersville, Pa.; Amos, Lititz, Pa.; and Martin, Lampeter, Pa.). Funeral services were in charge of David L. Landis and Harry S. Lefever. Text: I Peter 1:3-5. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Burkholder. - Lydia M., daughter of the late David and Hettie Burkholder, was born near Harrisonburg, Va., April 29, 1881; passed away at the Waynesboro, Va., Hospital, Jan. 8, 1948; aged 66 y. 8 m. 9 d. In her youth she accepted Christ. One brother (Martin), and one sister (Mrs. Annie Alderfer) preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 sisters (Mrs. Minnie Swope, Mrs. Otho Rhodes, Harrisonburg, Va.; and Mrs. Joseph Huber, Waynesboro, Va.) and 2 brothers (Herman, Harrisonburg, Va.; and Lewis, Denbigh, Va.). Funeral services were conducted at the home by Aldine Brenneman and at the Pike Church by J. L. Stauffer and Warren Kratz. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Espenshade. - Harvey M. Espenshade was born Aug, 4, 1884; passed away Jan. 20, 1948; aged 63 y. 5 m. 16 d. He died at the Harrisburg, Pa., Hospital, where he had been a patient for six weeks. Surviving are his wife (Annie), 4 stepchildren (Mrs. John Seiders, Mrs. Ammon Snyder, and Earl King, Elizabethtown, Pa.; and Mrs. Raymond Gerber, Palmyra, Pa.), one brother (Martin, Elizabethtown, Pa.), and 15 grandchildren. Funeral services, conducted by Noah W. Risser, Walter Oberholtzer, and Sylvan Myers, were held Jan. 24 at the Miller Funeral Home and at the Stauffer Mennonite Church, Bachmanville, Pa., of which he was a member. Text: Rom. 8:18. Burial was made in the Good Cemetery.
Gahman. - Maggie, daughter of the late Joseph M. and Elizabeth Tyson, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Nov., 2, 1880; passed away Aug. 10, 1947; aged 66 y. 9 m. 8 d. On Oct. 5, 1900, she was united in marriage to Samuel Gahman, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons, 2 daughters, and many other relatives and friends. Two sons and 2 daughters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Deep Run Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held Aug. 14 at her home, in charge of Abram Yothers, and at the Deep Run Church, in charge of Erwin Nace. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Hartzler. - Lydia Alice, daughter of Ezra and Nancy (Zook) Yoder, was born near West Liberty, Ohio, Oct. 13, 1877; passed away at her home, Jan. 18, 1948, after seven years of failing health; aged 70 y. 3 m. 5 d. In her youth she moved with her parents to Garden City, Mo., where she later accepted the Lord as her Saviour and became a member of the Sycamore Grove congregation, remaining a member until death. On Jan. 9, 1948, she and her husband (Charles O. Hartzler) celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Surviving besides her husband are 3 sons (Ed, Alpha, Minn.; Sherman and Rolla, Garden City, Mo), 2 daughters (Beulah, Alpha, Minn.; and Dorothy, at home), one brother (E. Z., Hubbard, Oreg.), 2 half sisters (Ola and Anna, both of West Liberty, Ohio), one half brother (Dan, of West Liberty, Ohio), and 9 grandchildren. One infant son, 2 half sisters, and one half brother preceded her in death. Much of her joy and happiness came from serving her family when she was able. She appreciated the prayers and remembrances in her behalf by friends and relatives; especially was she grateful for the song and prayer services held in her home by the young people and pastor of her church. Funeral services were conducted at the home and at the Sycamore Grove Church, by the local ministers and Glen Martin, Interment was made in the Clearfork Cemetery.
Hathaway. - Esther Lillian, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Fenton, was born at Thermopolis, Wyo., March 28, 1915; passed away at the home of her parents, Philadelphia, Mo., Jan. 24, 1948; aged 32 y. 9 m. 27 d. On Feb. 11, 1945, she was married to Oliver Leroy Hathaway, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Howard Marion and James Leroy), her parents, 2 brothers (Lewis and Walter), 3 sisters (Helen Coleman, Florence Clark, and Mary Clark, all of Philadelphia, Mo.), and many other relatives and friends. Throughout her severe suffering her faith and patience were an inspiration to those about her. She was an active member of the church. Funeral services were held at the Pea Ridge Mennonite Church, in charge of Nelson E. Kauffman, assisted by J. R. Shank, Earl Buckwalter, Ira Buckwalter, Harry Buckwalter, Clyde Stutzman and J. M. Yoder. Burial was made in the Mennonite Cemetery near the church.
Longenecker. - Samuel Zimmerman, son of Harry L. and Irene (Zimmerman) Longenecker, was born near Middletown, Pa., Dec. 2, 1910; passed away at his late home, near Elizabethtown, Pa., after a five-month illness, Dec. 29, 1947; aged 37 y. 27 d. On June 10, 1934, he was married to Elizabeth R. Mumau, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Faye, at home), 2 brothers (Henry Z. and Elmer Z., Middletown, Pa.). Two brothers (Alvin and Jonas) preceded him in death. During his intense suffering, which he bore victoriously, his testimony was that God would get the glory. He was a member of the Elizabethtown Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held Jan. 2, in charge of Noah Risser, Clarence Lutz, Clarence Didden, and Hiram Lefever. Interment was made in the Elizabethtown Mennonite Cemetery.
Schneider. - Katie, daughter of Christ and Madgalena Roth, was born at Noble, Iowa, Feb. 18, 1876; passed away at her home, Shickley, Nebr., Jan. 22, 1948; aged 71 y. 11 m. 4 d. Death was caused by a heart attack. In her youth she united with the Mennonite Church, of which she remained a member until death. On Dec. 27, 1908, she was married to Ernest Schneider at the Salem Mennonite Church, Shickley, Nebr. Her parents, 2 sisters, and 2 brothers preceded her in death. Surviving are her husband, 6 sisters (Anna - Mrs. Christ Ropp, Bay Port, Mich.; Lydia - Mrs. Joe Schrock, Fairbury, Nebr; Barbara - Mrs. Simon Augustine, and Mary - Mrs. Christ Schrock, both of Shickley, Nebr.; Mattie - Mrs. Aaron Eichelberger, Broken Bow, Nebr.; and Lizzie - Mrs. Sam Stauffer, Tofield, Alta.), 2 brothers (Dan, Fairmont, Nebr.; and Will, Nampa, Idaho), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted by Fred Reeb. Interment was made in the Salem Church Cemetery.
Stahl. - George E., son of Elijah and Anna (Mumaw) Stahl, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., June 29, 1871; died at the Pennock Hospital, Hastings, Mich., Jan. 3, 1948, after four years of ill health; aged 76 y. 6 m. 5 d. On Dec. 23, 1913, he was united in marriage to Lydia Hoffman, who preceded him in death in January, 1917; and to this union one son (Omar) was born. On March 5, 1922, he was married to Emma Birkey, of Hopedale, Ill., who survives. Also surviving are his son, one sister (Alice Sala, Hollsopple, Pa.), and many other relatives and friends. One sister (Lizzie Mishler) predeceased him. He accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and united with the Bowne Mennonite Church, Elmdale, Mich. In 1925 he was ordained to the office of deacon, in which capacity he served faithfully until his health failed. He was much concerned for the welfare of the church. Funeral services were held at the Bowne Church, Jan. 5, in charge of D. A. Yoder, assisted by T. E. Schrock. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Weaver. - Jeremiah J., son of Joseph and Susanna (Shank) Weaver, was born near Harrisonburg, Va., Aug. 3, 1864; died at the Bethany Hospital, Kansas City, Kans., Dec. 1, 1947; aged 83 y. 3 m. 28 d. As a small boy he moved with his family to Jasper Co., Mo., where he grew to manhood. On March 29, 1892, he was married to Maria Diller, who predeceased him on Jan. 8, 1946. Surviving are 5 sons (Levi A., Kansas City, Kans.; Isaiah R., Moundridge, Kans.; George, Joplin, Mo.; Ray, Boise City, Okla.; and J. Alvin, Kansas City, Kans.), 2 daughters (Mrs. Bertha S. Steward, Phoenix, Ariz.; and Mrs. Ruth Stucky, Satanta, Kans.), 17 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Alice Driver, Versailles, Mo.), and many friends. In his youth he accepted Christ and united with the Mennonite Church, of which he remained a member until death. Funeral services were held at the Argentine Mennonite Church, Kansas City, in charge of Rufus Horst, and at Webb City, Mo., in charge of Edward Yoder. Interment was made in the Weaver Cemetery.
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Amstutz. - Levina M. Baumgartner was born in Vera Cruz, Ind., Jan. 8, 1876; died at her home, west of Kidron, Ohio, Jan. 20, 1948; aged 72 y. 12 d. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and on March 31, 1893, she was baptized and received into the Sonnenberg Mennonite Church, of which she remained a member until death. On Oct. 25, 1900, she was married to Eli Amstutz, Apple Creek, Ohio, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Menno, Mt. Vernon, Ohio; Ellis, Wooster, Ohio; George, Dalton, Ohio; and Leo, Apple Creek, Ohio), 2 daughters (Elva - Mrs. Allen Zuercher, of Apple Creek; and Sarean - Mrs. Willis Lehman, at home), 15 grandchildren, 4 stepgrandchildren, 2 brothers (Edwin and George, Ft. Wayne, Ind.) and one aunt. One grandchild, 3 brothers (Calvin, Leonard, and Eli), and 3 sisters (Emma Lucy, Sarean, and Aldula, all of Berne, Ind.) preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Jan. 22 at the Sonnenberg Church, with Louis Amstutz, Jacob Neuenschwander, and E. F. Hartzler officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery.
Bechtel. - Moses, son of Noah and the late Mary (Snyder) Bechtel, was born at Baden, Ont., April 18, 1883; passed away at his home, near Kitchener, Ont., after a lengthy illness; aged 64 y. 8 m. 30 d. On Feb. 23, 1916, he was married to Alberta Knechtel, who predeceased him on Sept. 4, 1942. Surviving are 3 daughters and 2 sons (Reta, Clarence, Ruth, Willis, and Clare, Kitchener, Ont.), 5 sisters (Mrs. Sarah Knarr, Kitchener; Mrs. Isaiah Dettweiler, Breslau, Ont.; Mrs. John Shantz, Breslau, Ont.; Mrs. Alvin Lugibihl, Pandora, Ohio; Mrs. Roy Snyder, Bloomingdale, Ont.), 2 brothers (Owen and Eden, both of Kitchener), and his aged father. In 1914 he confessed Christ and united with the Mennonite Church, of which he was a member until death. Funeral services were conducted at the home, Jan. 20, by Manasseh Hallman and at the Latschar Church by Osiah Horst. Text: Heb. 4:9. Burial was made in the church cemetery.
Blough. - Josiah J., son of John and Fannie Blough, was born near Hollsopple, Pa., Nov. 18, 1862; died at the home of his daughter (Mrs. Jonathan Eash), near Jerome, Pa., Dec. 25, 1947; aged 85 y. 1 m. 7 d. On Sept. 7, 1884, he was married to Rachel Eash, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Mrs. Jonathan Eash, Hollsopple, Pa.,; Mrs. Irvin Horner, Kelso, Pa.; Mrs. Harry Eash, Erie, Pa.; Mrs. Margaret Stayrook, Hollsopple, Pa.; and Mrs. Lloyd Shaffer, Stoystown, Pa.), one stepson (Harvey Gindlesperger, Kelso, Pa.), 70 grandchildren, 110 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and 4 brothers. One brother, 2 sisters, 2 daughters, and 4 sons preceded him in death. More than thirty years ago he united with the Mennonite Church, of which he was a member until death. Funeral services were conducted at the home and at the Blough Church by John A. Lehman and H. C. Blough. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.
Garber. - Catherine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Garber, Lowpoint, Ill., was born Nov. 29, 1947, and lived only a few hours. Graveside services were held the same afternoon at Hickory Point Cemetery.
Lantz. - Jonathan H., son of the late Jonathan and Mary (Kurtz) Lantz, was born in Lawrence Co., Pa., June 19, 1862; passed away at the home of his daughter (Mrs. Menno Moose), Feb. 1, 1948, after one month's illness; aged 85 y. 7 m. 12 d. On Dec. 3, 1885, he was united in marriage to Nancy Detweiler, who preceded him in death on May 16, 1916. To this union were born one son and 2 daughters (John, Mrs. Mattie Lapp, Mrs. Saloma Moose), all of whom survive, together with 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. On Oct. 16, 1919, he was united in marriage to Malinda Detweiler, who preceded him in death on Nov. 6, 1940. Surviving are 3 stepchildren (Perry and Raymond Detweiler and Mrs. Harvey Miller). In his youth he accepted Christ and united with the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, near New Wilmington, Pa. In May, 1900, he was ordained to the ministry and served in this way very faithfully as long as his health permitted. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 3 at the Maple Grove Church by the local ministers. Interment was made in the Amish Cemetery.
Liechty. - Fannie, daughter of John and Mary Roth, was born in Allen Co., Ind., Sept. 18, 1858; died at the home of her daughter (Mrs. Perry Davis), near Wauseon, Ohio, Jan. 3, 1948; aged 89 y. 3 m. 15 d. On Oct. 26, 1882, she was united in marriage to Joseph Leichty, who predeceased her in 1945. This union was blessed with 9 children, 40 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Her husband, 3 children, and 6 grandchildren preceded her in death. At the age of nineteen she united with the Central Mennonite Church, Archbold, Ohio, and remained a member until death. She attended faithfully when her health permitted. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Simon Stuckey, and at the Central Church by Philemon L. Frey.
Miller. - Ada K. Miller was born near Grantsville, Md., July 15, 1880; died near Greenwood, Del., Jan. 1, 1948; aged 67 y. 5 m. 16 d. She was preceded in death by her mother on March 14, 1898, and by her stepfather (Eli Gingerich) on Aug. 26, 1932. After the death of her stepfather she made her home with a cousin (Lewis Schrock) until two years ago, when she moved to the home of Milton Swartzentruber. Surviving are many cousins and other relatives. She was a member of the Greenwood A. M. Church. Funeral services were conducted on Jan. 4 at the home and at the church, by Alvin Mast and Eli Swartzentruber. Text: Ps. 34:6-8. Interment was made in the church cemetery.
Orendorff. - Lena, daughter of Daniel and Katherine (Burkey) Steinman, was born near Tremont, Ill., Feb. 27, 1861; passed away at the home of her son (D. W. Orendorff), Wayland, Iowa, Jan. 29, 1948; aged 86 y. 11 m. 2 d. As a girl she moved with her folks to Flanagan, Ill., where she grew to womanhood and united with the Amish Mennonite Church. On Sept. 19, 1878, she was married to Christian Orendorff. In 1902 they moved from Flanagan to Wayland, Iowa, and on April 30, 1943, her husband passed away. Surviving are 3 daughters (Amelia - Mrs. P. H. Conrad, East Peoria, Ill.; Lydia - Mrs. P. J. Roth, Wayland, Iowa; and Alice - Mrs. E. F. Gingerich, Iowa City, Iowa), 2 sons (Daniel W., Wayland, Iowa; and John R., Spencer, Iowa), one sister, Mrs. Fannie Ingold, Fisher, Ill.), one brother (Daniel, Danvers, Ill.), one stepsister (Mrs. Bertha Zehr, Flanagan, Ill), 17 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, one foster grandchild, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. On son (Samuel) preceded her in death in 1891. Funeral services were held Jan. 31 at the Sugar Creek Church, near Wayland, Iowa, in charge of Willard Leichty and Simon Gingerich. Interment was made in the cemetery near by.
Palath. - Mary Kohutec was born in Poland, Jan. 20, 1875; died at St. Mary's Hospital in Ladysmith, Wis., after a ten-month illness, Dec. 14, 1947; aged 72 y. 10 m. 24 d. At an early age she came to the United States. In 1908 she was united in marriage to Conrad Palath. In 1911 they settled on a farm south of Tony. Wis. On Sept. 14, 1947, upon her confession of Christ Jesus as her personal Saviour, she was baptized in her home and received as a member of the South Lawrence Mennonite Church. Surviving are her husband and 3 married daughters. Funeral services were conducted by Leroy Schrock and Dan Martin.
Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana