Boller. - Jacob A., son of Jacob and Catherine (Smucker) Boller, was born near Kalona, Iowa, June 15, 1862; died at his home, on the same farm, after several weeks' illness, Feb. 3, 1948; aged 85 y. 7 m. 18 d. In his youth he accepted Christ and was baptized, becoming a member of the Mennonite Church, of which he remained a member until death. He served the church in a number of capacities - as president of the Mennonite Aid Plan of Iowa for more than twenty-five years, as representative of the Publishing House, and as Sunday-school superintendent and teacher. On Oct. 14, 1888, he was married to Mary Swartzendruber, who preceded him in death on July 22, 1933. Surviving are one daughter (Ida - Mrs. Alva Miller, Kalona, Iowa), 2 sons (Jason and Willard, both of Kalona), 7 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. On Sept. 26, 1935, he was married to Lizzie Koebel, who also survives. Seven brothers and sisters predeceased him. On Sunday before he died he had a vision of some of those who had gone on before, welcoming him to their company. Funeral services were held at the East Union Church, in charge of W. S. Guengerich and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber. Burial was made in East Union Cemetery.

Glick. - Minerva, daughter of Gideon and Sarah Yoder, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Aug. 28, 1865; died at her home, Oyster Point, Va., Jan. 3, 1948, after several months' ill health; aged 82 y. 4 m. 5 d. When she was quite young she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Oak Grove Church. In 1887 she was united in marriage to Menno B. Glick, from Pennsylvania. In 1901 they moved to Virginia and became charter members of the Providence A. M. Church. For a while they lived in Newport News, but later moved to Oyster Point. Her husband predeceased her in 1940. Surviving are one daughter (Hazel, of Oyster Point), 2 sons (Wayne and Ralph, both of Florida), and one sister (Ella - Mrs. Charles Cleveland, of Ohio). Funeral services were held Jan. 6 at the Providence Church, in charge of George M. Hostetler, assisted by Robert Boyd. Text: John 14:26. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Hockman. - Ella Mae, daughter of the late Pearson and Anna Strouse, was born Feb. 27, 1888; passed away at her home, near Chalfont, Pa., Jan. 24, 1948, as the result of a stroke; aged 59 y. 10 m. 27 d. On Nov. 29, 1906, she was united in marriage to Harvey K. Hockman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Anna Mae, Doylestown, Pa.; and Esther, at home), 4 sons (Elmer, Silverdale, Pa.; Howard, Dublin, Pa.; Harvey, Jr., of Chalfont; and Norman, Harrisonburg, Va.), and 7 grandchildren. One infant daughter (Alice) preceded her in death. She was a loyal wife and a kind and loving mother and was a member of the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted at her home by Wilson Overholt, and at the Blooming Glen Church by Wilson Moyer, Joseph Gross, and Arthur Ruth. Text: Prov. 27:1. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Lapp. - Daniel S., son of the late Daniel and Leah (Smoker) Lapp, was born in Lancaster, Co., Pa., June 11, 1914; passed away at the Lancaster Osteopathic Hospital, Dec. 16, 1947, following a mastoid operation; aged 33 y. 6 m. 5 d. Early in life he accepted Christ as his Saviour and was a member of the Weavertown A. M. Church until the time of his death. On Nov. 14, 1937, he was united in marriage to Miriam S. Glick, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Daniel Jr., Marvin, Anna Louise, and John Ray), and 2 brothers (Amos and Jacob, both of Lancaster Co., Pa.). He was a quiet, kind, and loving husband and father. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 18 by John A. Stoltzfus at the home and by Elam Kauffman, Reuben Stoltzfus, and George Beiler at the Weavertown Church. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Martin. - John Irvin, son of Irvin and Lucy (Hackman) Martin, was born July 24, 1928; passed away Dec. 31, 1947; aged 19 y. 5 m. 6 d. Surviving are his parents, 4 sisters and 2 brothers (Anna Mary - Mrs. Elam B. Metzler, Minnie, Fannie, Mark, Jean and James, at home). At the age of thirteen he was baptized and united with the Hess congregation, Lititz, Pa. Funeral services were held at the Hess Church, in charge of John and Richard Hess, Parke Heller, and Henry Fox. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Moore. - Arthur L., son of Martin A. and Barbara (Leaman) Moore, Lititz, Pa., was born in California; died at his home, Feb. 8, after a three-month illness; aged 33 y. He was a member of the Lititz Mennonite Church. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. Funeral services were held Feb. 11. Interment was made in the Landisville Cemetery.

Stalter. - Joseph, son of Joseph and Christene Stalter, was born near Gridley, Ill., Nov. 23, 1870; passed away at the Mennonite Hospital, Bloomington, Ill.; aged 77 y. 2 m. 9 d. For a year or more he had been in failing health, and was confined to bed for the last four weeks of his life. On Sept. 13, 1891, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Saltzman, who predeceased him. Surviving are 5 children (Mrs. Tillie Schertz, Metamora, Ill.; Edward and William, Gridley, Ill.; Ollie and Ethel, Flanagan, Ill.), 16 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one brother (John, of Gridley), and one sister (Mrs. Barbara Saltzman, of Flanagan). One son (Arthur), 3 daughters (Edna, Mrs. Mattie Beller, and Mrs. Ella Rosehart), and 2 grandchildren preceded him in death. In his youth he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and united with the Waldo Mennonite Church, of which he remained a member until death. At the time of his passing, when all his surviving children were at the bedside, he left a bright testimony that he was going on to join the loved ones who had gone before. Funeral services were held at the Waldo Church, in charge of J. D. Hartzler. Interment was made in the Waldo Cemetery.

Weber. - Lydia, daughter of Daniel and Nancy (Culp) Lehman, was born on a farm near Wakarusa, Ind., July 28, 1877; passed away at Bluffton, Ohio, Jan. 20, 1948; aged 70 y. 5 m. 23 d. She lived at Nappanee, Ind., until March, 1947, when because of ill health she went to live with her daughter at Bluffton, Ohio. At the age of eighteen she united with the North Main Street Mennonite Church, of which she was a member until death. On June 17, 1902, she was united in marriage to Frank J. Weber, who preceded her in death on May 24, 1941. Surviving are 3 children (Mabel - Mrs. Russell A. Lantz, Bluffton, Ohio; Ralph L., Oakland, Calif.; and Ruth - Mrs. Harold F. Wood, Payne, Ohio), one granddaughter, one sister (Mrs. Salome Heestand, North Manchester, Ind.), one brother (David F., Alpha, Minn.), and a large number of friends. Her twin brother (Joseph M. of Nappanee), five other brothers and sisters, and her parents preceded her in death. She enjoyed helping others and was vitally interested in the welfare of each member of her family. Funeral services were conducted at the North Main Street Church, Jan. 25, with J. N. Smucker and Homer F. North officiating. Burial was made in the Union Center Cemetery.

Wenger. - Wendell James, son of Irvin and Alice Wenger, was born June 10, 1947; died at his home, after several weeks' illness, Jan. 27, 1948; aged 7 m. 17 d. Surviving are his parents, 4 sisters (Carol, Gwen, Rae, and Donna), and 2 brothers (John and Rowland). One brother (Gerald Gordon) predeceased him in 1936. Funeral services were held at the Duchess, Alta., Mennonite Church, in charge of C. J. Ramer, assisted by Allan Dixon. Interment was made in the Duchess Cemetery.

Wert. - Katie B., daughter of Michael and Cathrine (Brubaker) Musser, was born at Thompsontown, Pa., May 2, 1880; died Feb. 5, 1948, of a heart attack; aged 67 y. 9 m. 3 d. On Jan. 4, 1900, she was united in marriage to Henry W. Wert, deacon of the Lost Creek and Delaware Church; he preceded her in death on May 8, 1931. Surviving are 6 sons and 2 daughters (Lydia M. - Mrs. Boyd Kauffman, Richfield, Pa.; Michael W., McAlisterville, Pa.; Paul M., East Earl, Pa.; Henry R., Philadelphia, Pa.; Anna M. - Mrs. John Zendt, Mifflintown, Pa.; Boyd M., New Holland, Pa.; Jacob M., of Mifflintown; and Earl M., Neffsville, Pa.) and 26 grandchildren. One son, one daughter, one brother (Jacob B.), one sister (Anna - Mrs. Moses G. Horning), and 12 other brothers and sisters who died in youth, preceded her in death. The last four years of her life she lived with her daughter (Mrs. John Zendt). Her greatest concern was that her children and grandchildren walk in the ways of the Lord and be true to the faith of the Mennonite Church, of which she became a member in her youth. Funeral services were conducted at the home of her daughter, Feb. 9, by Donald Lauver, and at the Lost Creek Church by W. W. Graybill and Banks Weaver. Texts: Ps. 90:1-3; 116:15. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

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Clay. - Martha Luvena McMillan was born in Severe Co., W. Va., April 5, 1878; passed away at he home of her daughter, Calico Rock, Ark., Feb. 7, 1948, after several years of failing health; aged 69 y. 10 m. 2 d. About 1922 she and her husband (Rufus Clay) and their children moved to Culp, Ark., from Washington. Five children predeceased her. Surviving are her husband, one-son (George, Culp, Ark.), and 5 daughters (Mrs. Lanie Jennings, Mountain Home, Ark.; Mrs. Grace Burnett, Silvertone, Oreg.; Lakie Clay, Little Rock, Ark.; Mrs. Gertie Manthei, Culp, Ark.; and Mrs. Bessie Reeves, Calico Rock, Ark.). The last few months of her life she spent at the home of her daughter (Bessie). Burial was made in the Banscum Cemetery, near Culp, Feb. 9, with services in charge of Frank Horst. Text: Heb. 9:27,28.

Gerber. - Carol Sue, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Gerber, Kidron, Ohio, was born Feb. 4, 1948, died Feb. 13, 1948, at a hospital in Wooster, Ohio; aged 5 days. Surviving are her parents, one sister (Julia Ann, at home), one brother (Michael, at home), 4 grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Gerber, Orrville, Ohio; and Mr and Mrs. E. P. Gerber, Kidron, Ohio), and 2 great-grandparents (Mrs. Dinah Gerber, Kidron, Ohio; Christian I. Zuercher, Orrville, Ohio). Funeral services were held Feb. 14 at the family residence, with Reuben Hofstetter officiating. Burial was made in the Kidron Cemetery.

Gerig. - Simon C., son of the late Christian R. and Mary B. Gerig, was born in Henry Co., Iowa, Nov. 19, 1878; died at Albany, Oreg., Feb. 11, 1948; aged 69 y. 2 m. 23 d. Death followed an acute cerebral hemorrhage. On Dec. 19, 1906, he was united in marriage to Mary Erb, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Martha - Mrs. S. E. Eicher, Agnes - Mrs. Elmer Boshart, Anne - Mrs. Glenn Yoder, all of Albany, Oreg.; and Mary C., of Iowa City, Iowa), 6 grandchildren, his stepmother (Mrs. Anna K. Gerig, of Albany), 5 brothers and 2 sisters (Fanny - Mrs. J. J. Roth, and Martin, both of Wayland, Iowa; Amos, Albany, Oreg., Lizzie - Mrs. D. A. Roth, and Christian C., of Lebanon, Oreg.; Ben, Arcata, Calif.; and Henry, Jefferson, Oreg.), and many other relatives and friends. Early in life he gave his heart to the Lord and united with the Mennonite Church, of which he remained a member until death. He served the church as a Sunday-school teacher and as secretary-treasurer; he was interested in the work. He was a member of the Fairview congregation from 1903, when he moved to Oregon, until his death. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 16 at the home by M. E. Brenneman, and at the Fairview Church by N. M. Birky and Melvin Schrock, assisted by N. A. Lind. Text: Ps. 116:15. Burial was made in the Riverside Cemetery.

Gochnauer. - John H., son of the late Joseph H. and Anna (Hostetter) Gochnauer, was born April 9, 1877; passed away at his home, East Petersburg, Pa., Jan. 29, 1948; aged 70 y. 9 m. 20 d. On Feb. 21, 1907, he was united in marriage to Sadie Baymond, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Anna, at home; and John B., Landisville, Pa.), 2 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Christian H., New Bern, N. Car.; and Joseph, Centerville, Pa.). One son (Clyde) preceded him in death. He was a member of the East Petersburg Mennonite Church for fifty-one years, and a minister for over twenty-five years. Funeral services were held at the home and at the East Petersburg Church, Feb. 2, in charge of Amos Horst, James Siegrist, Frank Kreider, and Henry Lutz. Text: II Tim. 4:6-8. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Good. - Daniel W., son of Joseph and Katherine (Stalter) Good, was born at Hopedale, Ill., July 18, 1878; passed away at his home, near Lebanon, Oreg., Feb. 5, 1948; aged 69 y. 6 m. 18 d. On Nov. 27, 1902, he was united in marriage to Phoebe Martin, who preceded him in death on Feb. 23, 1906. To this union were born two children (Laurence M., Nampa, Idaho; and Paul E., Parma, Idaho), both of whom survive. On Oct. 22,1907, he was united in marriage to Sarah Roth, who survives. To this union were born 9 children, of whom 4 preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Loren Kief, Lebanon, Oreg.; and Mrs. Willis Hofstetter, Apple Creek, Ohio) and 3 sons (Edwin, Albany, Oreg.; Harry, Monmouth, Oreg.; and Alvin, Tangent, Oreg.). Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 5 sisters. In his early youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour, became a member of the Mennonite Church at Hopedale, Ill., and was a member until death, belonging to the Fairview congregation, Albany, Oreg., at the time of his death. Funeral services were held Feb. 9 at the Fairview Church, in charge of Henry Gerig and N. M. Birky. Text: Phil. 1:21. Further brief services were held at the Zion Church, in charge of N. M. Birky and C. I. Kropf. Burial was made in the Zion Cemetery.

Hostetler. - Dannie Lee, son of Payson and Hazel (Kauffman) Hostetler, Middlebury, Ind., was born at the Goshen Hospital, Feb. 3, 1948; passed away the following day. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Ruby Ann), 4 grandparents (Mrs. and Mrs. Amos S. Hostetler, Middlebury, Ind.; and Mr. and Mrs. William R. Kauffman, Millersburg, Ind.), and many other relatives. One brother (Dennis) preceded him in death. Brief funeral services were held at the hospital with the mother, and at the Shore Cemetery, Feb. 5, by Earley C. Bontrager. Text: Mark 10:16.

Kanagy. - To David E. and Ida (Glick) Kanagy was born a stillborn son on Feb. 21, 1948. Besides the parents there survive one brother (Roy) and 4 grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Amos Glick and Mr. and Mrs. Pius Kanagy). A brief service was conducted by Eli Zook at the graveside in the Allensville, Pa., Mennonite Cemetery.

Kanagy. - John S. son of Christian and Barbara (Sharp) Kanagy, was born near Allensville, Pa., Aug. 20, 1881; died at his home, near Catlett, Va., Feb. 18, 1948; aged 66 y. 5 m. 29 d. On Jan. 9, 1912, he was married to Annie L. Peachey, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Sylvia - Mrs. Iddo Yoder), 7 grandchildren, and one brother (Simon C. Kanagy, Honey Brook, Pa). One young son (Stephen) preceded him in death in 1918. In his early youth he accepted the faith of the Amish Mennonite Church, remaining a member until death. Brief services were held at the home, by Jonas Yoder, and at the home of Rudy Byler by Simon Schrock. Burial was made in the new cemetery of the Catlett, Va., Amish congregation.

Rodes. - Emma Sarah, daughter of the late Michael H. and Mary (Hege) Martin, was born April 8, 1870, near Hagerstown, Md.; passed away at her home, near Pleasant Valley, Va., Dec. 25, 1947; aged 77 y. 8 m. 17 d. On Nov. 18, 1897, she was united in marriage to John R. Rodes, who preceded her in death on Aug. 28, 1945. Surviving are one son (David M., Rockingham, Va.), one daughter (Mary - Mrs. Roy Burkholder, Dayton, Va.), 20 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother (J. C., Woodstock, Ill.), and one sister (Mrs. Martha K. Brunk, Denbigh, Va.). One sister (Mrs. Anna M. Weber) followed her in death on Feb. 4, 1948. As a young woman she united with the Mennonite Church and remained a member until death. Funeral services were held Dec. 28 at the Oak Grove Church by J. D. Wenger and Russell Cline. Texts: Mark 13:33; Rev. 21:4. Interment was made in the cemetery near by.

Rosenberger. - Henry M., son of Aaron and Lydia (Myers) Rosenberger, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., May 23, 1924; died at his home, Quakertown, Pa., Jan. 17, 1948; aged 23 y. 7 m. 24 d. Death was caused by leukemia. On Sept. 1, 1946, he was united in marriage to Ada Geissinger, who survives. Also surviving are on son (David Aaron), his parents, 2 brothers (William and Norman), 3 sisters (Arlene, Mildred, and Ada), and many other relatives and friends. He was an active member of the Swamp Mennonite Church near Quakertown, where funeral services were held Jan. 21, in charge of Abram Yoder, A. J. Neuenschwander, John Gehman, and Stanley Beidler. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Yoder. - Merle Dwight, son of Ivan and Pearl (Villard) Yoder, was born at Wolford, N. Dak., Nov. 28, 1944; died at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Rugby, N. Dak., Feb. 6, 1948; aged 3 y. 2 m. 8 d. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Harold Duane and Larry Ivan), 2 sisters (Donna Lou and Iva Marlene), and 3 grandparents (John and Sarah Villard, Hawley, Minn.; and Lizzie Yoder, Wolford, N. Dak.). One brother (Irvin LaVon) preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the home and at the church, in charge of John H. Stoll and Eli G. Hochstetler.

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Farver. - Albert, son of Solomon and Druscilla (Schrock) Farver, was born near Charm, Ohio, April 13, 1872; passed away at his home, near Orrville, Ohio, Feb. 12, 1948; aged 75 y. 9 m. 29 d. When he was four years old his mother died; he was raised in the Jacob J. Miller home, near Shanesville, Ohio. On Jan. 24, 1897, he was united in marriage to Martha Hostetler, who preceded him in death on Aug. 24, 1945. Surviving are one daughter (Iva, at home), 2 sons (Roy, Orrville, Ohio; and Paul, Smithville, Ohio), 4 grandchildren, 2 half sisters (Mrs. C. F. Gejac, Akron, Ohio; and Mrs. J. W. Dourm, Canton, Ohio), and a large number of other relatives and friends. One brother and 4 sisters predeceased him. In his youth he united with the Walnut Creek, Ohio, Mennonite Church upon his confession of faith. In 1930, when he moved with his family to Wayne County, he transferred his membership to the Oak Grove Mennonite Church at Smithville, Ohio. He maintained a quiet, consistent witness and was respected by all who knew him. Funeral services were held at the Oak Grove Church on Feb. 15 in charge of J. S. Gerig and V. M. Gerig. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Miller. - Katie, daughter of Simon and Clara Otto, was born near Arthur, Ill., April 18, 1908; passed away Jan. 14, 1948; aged 39 y. 8 m. 26 d. On Sept. 5, 1928, she was united in marriage to Roman D. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 11 children (Wilmer and Wilma, twins; Delsie, Fannie, Mattie, Willard, Elnora, Eugene, Irene, Katie, and Juanita, all at home), 5 brothers, and one sister. One brother and her parents preceded her in death. She had been bedfast for almost one year, but during her prolonged illness she looked forward to a time of release from suffering. Funeral services were held at the Arthur Mennonite Church, of which she was a member. H. J. King conducted the services. Burial was made in the Arthur Cemetery.

Snyder. - Bernard Dean, son of William and Lulu (Hahn) Snyder, was born Aug. 1, 1947; died Feb. 19, 1948; aged 6 m. 18 d. Death was caused by cerebral hemorrhage. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters (Marlene Louise and Elaine Maxine), one brother (Duane Eugene), his grandparents (Mrs. and Mrs. Clarence Snyder, Bristol, Ind.; and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hahn, Wakarusa, Ind.), one great-grandmother (Mrs. Barbara Snyder, of Bristol), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at the Holdeman Church, Wakarusa, by D. A. Yoder, assisted by a minister of the Church of the Brethren. Burial was made in the Olive Cemetery.

Peaver. - Mary Alice, daughter of Horace P. and Mary (Keiffer) Dunbar, was born in Canton, Ohio, Oct. 4, 1859; passed away at the Bethel Home for the Aged, Newton, Kans., Feb. 11, 1948; aged 88 y. 4 m. 7 d. At the age of five she was left an orphan, and was taken in by an aunt at Keokuk, Iowa. In 1876 she moved to Great Bend, Kans., where she was married to Isaiah Peaver on Dec. 24, 1877. The following year they moved to Newton, Kans. Her husband passed away on Nov. 21, 1924. Surviving are one daughter (May Bueker, Newton, Kans.) and 2 granddaughters. As a young girl she became a Christian and was baptized. In 1938 she became a member of the Pennsylvania Mennonite Church, Hesston, Kans. On Aug. 14, 1937, she took up residence at the Bethel Home. She was unassuming, but talented, and had positive convictions. Funeral services were held Feb. 13 at the Bethel Home for the Aged, with Earl Buckwalter in charge. Interment was made in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Reinard. - Carrie Louise, daughter of Simon and Elizabeth Herrold, was born in Snyder Co., Pa., Jan. 11, 1882; passed away at her home, near Port Trevorton, Pa., Feb. 6, 1948, after many years of failing health; aged 66 y. 25 d. On Dec. 31, 1898, she was united in marriage to Ammon Reinard, who preceded her in death on May 31, 1946. Surviving are 4 sons and 5 daughters (Samuel, Josephine, Annabelle - Mrs. Joe Hinkle, at home; John, Daniel, and Wilson, all of Port Trevorton; Elizabeth - Mrs. John Herr, Jr., Holtwood, Pa.; Alfretta - Mrs. Leroy Longacre, Selinsgrove, Pa.; and Dorothy - Mrs. William M. Graybill, Richfield, Pa.), 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one brother (John B., Port Trevorton, Pa.), and many other relatives and friends. At the age of about thirty-one she united with the Susquehanna Mennonite Church and remained a member until death. She was kind, loving, and cheerful, deeply interested in the welfare of her children and the church. Funeral services were held Feb. 10 at the home and at the Susquehanna Church, in charge of Stoner Krady, assisted by W. W. Graybill and William Shafer. Text: John 14:1-3. Burial was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

Sensenig. - Mary Frances, daughter of the late John G. and Lydia (Witmer) Weaver, was born near Churchtown, Pa., June 29, 1873; died at her home, Feb. 9, 1948; aged 74 y. 7 m. 10 d. At the age of fifteen she accepted Christ as her Saviour. On Jan. 1, 1905, she was united in marriage to Joseph M. Sensenig, who survives. Also surviving are 2 foster daughters (Mrs. Gertrude Esh, New Holland, Pa.; and Mary, at home), 4 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Eli W., Youngstown, Ohio; and John J., Elverson, Pa.), and one half sister (Anna - Mrs. Gideon Fisher, Narvon, Pa.). One foster son, 3 sisters, one brother, and one half brother predeceased her. She was a loving and devoted companion and mother, kindhearted, and always ready to give a helping hand. Funeral services were conducted at the home, Feb. 12, by Aaron H. Weaver and at the Goodville Mennonite Church by J. P. Graybill and John Burkholder. Texts: II Tim. 4:6-8; I Peter 1:23-25. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Stoner. - Hettie H., daughter of the late John S. and Mary Ann (Hoover) Landis, was born in East Lampeter Twp., Pa., Jan. 24, 1872; died at her home, Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 19, 1947; aged 75 y. 9 m. 25 d. Death resulted from complications following a fall. On Nov. 30, 1899, she was married to Phares K. Stoner. A few years later they both accepted Christ as their Saviour. At the time of her death she was a member of the Mellinger Mennonite Church, Lancaster. Surviving are her husband, one son (John L., Lancaster, Pa.), 3 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Emma H. Kreider, Vinnie H. Landis, and Annie H. - Mrs. Harry L. Rohrer, all of Lancaster, Pa.). Funeral services were in charge of David L. Landis and Harry S. Lefever. Text: Romans 8:18. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Swartzendruber. - Mary, daughter of Eli and Magdalene (Lehman) Kauffman, was born in Iowa Co., Iowa, Aug. 24, 1868; passed away Feb. 15, 1948; aged 79 y. 5 m. 21 d. Death resulted from a cerebral hemorrhage, which she suffered six days before. On Dec. 3, 1889, she was united in marriage to Simon C. Swartzendruber, who preceded her in death in 1934. Surviving are 7 children (Lewis, Kalona, Iowa; Nettie - Mrs. Elam Christner, Iowa City, Iowa; Emma - Mrs. Herbert Hartzler, and Blanche - Mrs. Dave Marner, both of Kalona; Maude - Mrs. John W. Gingerich and Harold, both of Wellman, Iowa; and Agnes - Mrs. M. R. Swindell, Benton Harbor, Mich.), 35 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters and 3 brothers (Mrs. Dan Gingerich, Turner, Mich.; Mrs. Chris Birkey and Mrs. Lizzie Williams, Iowa City, Iowa; Eli, Shickley, Nebr.; Menno, Newark, Ohio; and Joseph and Mrs. Henry Yoder, Tofield, Alta.), and many other relatives and friends. Three children (Lena, Naomi, and Roy) predeceased her. In her youth she united with the Mennonite Church and remained a member until death. She was always deeply concerned in the spiritual welfare of her family and the church. Funeral services were conducted at the home by J. L. Hershberger and at the Lower Deer Creek Church by J. Y. Swartzendruber and David D. Miller.

Wyse. - Emma, daughter of John C. and Lydia Short, was born near Archbold, Ohio, May 11, 1886; passed away Feb. 7, 1948, at her home in Stryker, Ohio, after nine years' ill health; aged 61 y. 8 m. 27 d. Death resulted from apoplexy. On Nov. 27, 1906, she was united in marriage to Jefferson C. Wyse, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Harold J., Clela - Mrs. Wilbur Detter, May - Mrs. Raymond Richer, Berneda - Mrs. Delmar Beck, Donald J., and Jefferson Jr.), 14 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Eddie, Union City, Pa.: and C. J., Stryker, Ohio), 3 sisters (Mrs. Eli King, West Unity, Ohio; Mrs. Clarence Leu, Archbold, and many other relatives and friends. One daughter (Nola May), 2 brothers, 3 sisters, and her parents predeceased her. In her youth she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, of which she was a member until death. She was intensely interested in the spiritual welfare of her family, friends, and acquaintances. Funeral services were held Feb. 10 at the home by Simon Stuckey and at the Lockport Church by D. W. Graber and Walter Stuckey. Text: Rev. 22:4. Burial was made in the Lockport Cemetery.

Wyse. - Christian F., son of John F. and Mary (Graf) Wyse, was born near Lauber Hill, Fulton Co., Ohio, July 31, 1865; passed away at the home of his daughter (Elizabeth), Archbold, Ohio, after one year of poor health, Feb. 16, 1948; aged 82 y. 6 m. 16 d. On April 5, 1888, he was married to Sarah Short, who preceded him in death on March 30, 1893. To this union were born one son (Arthur) and 2 daughters (Maude and Sarah). On Jan. 1, 1895, he was married to Martha Short, who preceded him in death on April 30, 1931. To this union were born 4 sons (Joe, Willard, Ellis, and Dan) and 2 daughters (Bessie and Elizabeth). Surviving are 6 children (Arthur, and Mrs. Maude Meyer, Wayland, Iowa; Joe S., Archbold, Ohio; Willard, Allegan, Mich.; Dan, West Unity, Ohio; Elizabeth - Mrs. Cletus Aschliman, Archbold, Ohio), 25 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Anna Peterson and Maude Wyse, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa), and many other relatives and friends. Three children (Sarah - Mrs. Harry Wyse, Ellis C., and Bessie - Mrs. Homer Weaver), 6 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 3 sisters, and 4 brothers predeceased him. As a young man he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining a member until death. He was a devoted husband and father, interested in the spiritual welfare of his family and friends. Funeral services were held at the home, Feb. 19, by D. W. Graber, and at the Lockport Church by E. B. Frey, Simon and Walter Stuckey. Text: II Cor. 4:16-18. Burial was made in the Lockport Cemetery.

Yellets. - Kathryn Yellets, of Sunnyside, near Lancaster, Pa., died Dec. 30, 1947, in a Lancaster hospital, in her seventy-first year. A number of sons and daughters survive. She accepted Christ as her Saviour on Nov. 30 and was baptized in her home on Dec. 3 and received into the Mennonite Church. Her Christian life was short, but she had a bright testimony for her Lord. Funeral services were held at the Groff Funeral Home on Jan. 1, in charge of David S. High and Jacob T. Harnish. Burial was made in the Cedarlawn Cemetery.

Yoder. - Fred Ray, son of Simon and Elizabeth (Kaufman) Yoder, was born in Elkhart, Ind., March 5, 1928; died Feb. 11, 1948; aged 19 y. 11 m. 6 d. Death resulted suddenly when on his way home from work his car was struck by a fast train. On Sept. 13, 1947, he was married to Phyllis Rowe, who survives. Also surviving are his father, mother, 4 sisters (Katie - Mrs. Ray Taylor, Lydia - Mrs. Emerson Williams, Ella - Mrs. Ray Hershberger, and Leona - Mrs. John Grossman, all of Elkhart, Ind.), one brother (Paul LaMar, at home), and 3 grandparents (Phineas Yoder, Locke, In.; and Mr. and Mrs. William Kaufman, Goshen, Ind.). At the age of fifteen he united with the Mennonite Church and was faithful in his work in the church at Locust Grove, where he was member. At the time of his death he was assistant Sunday-school superintendent. Funeral services in charge of Russell Krabill and Ralph Stahly, were held at the Prairie Street Church in Elkhart.

Zook. - David D., son of David J. and Lydia Y. Zook, was born in Mifflin Co., Pa., Feb. 8, 1863; passed away at his home, Feb. 13, 1948; aged 85 y. 5 d. At the age of twenty-three he moved to Harvey Co., Kans., with his parents. There he was converted and became a member of the Pennsylvania Church, near Hesston. On Jan. 15, 1891, he was married to Ella B. Zook at Allensville, Pa.; they made their home at Newton, Kans. His wife predeceased him on May 5, 1937. Surviving are 8 children (Katie - Mrs. Ira Zook, Newton, Kans.; John V., University Park, Iowa; Loretta - Mrs. C. S. Overholt, Newton, Kans.; Joe L., Osage City, Kans.; Lydia - Mrs. S. V. Christensen, Wichita, Kans.; Sadie, of Newton; Frank D., Farnett, Kans.; and George M., of Newton), 31 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Two sons (Abram H. and Levi E.) predeceased him. He was ordained to the ministry and preached for a number of years in the Pennsylvania Church. In 1912 he helped to organize the East Emmet congregation in the same neighborhood. His ministry was earnest and spiritual. Funeral services, in charge of Earl Buckwalter, were held Feb. 16 at the funeral parlor and at the Pennsylvania Church. The sermon, by H. A. Kuhns, was based on I Peter 1:3-9. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

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Bailey. - Henry J., son of Joseph and Anna (Baer) Bailey, was born near Cullom, Ill., Sept. 24, 1882; died at his home, on the same farm, of an acute heart attack, Feb. 25, 1948; aged 65 y. 5 m. 1 d. He accepted Christ and was baptized, becoming a member of the Mennonite Church and remaining a member until death. His parents, one infant brother (Frank), and 3 sisters (Elizabeth Thorndyke, Mary, and Susan Bixler) predeceased him. On Sept. 12, 1923, he was united in marriage to Nannie E. Shank, of Dayton, Va., who survives. A large number of nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 28 at the funeral home, and at the Cullom Mennonite Church, in charge of J. D. Hartzler and A. H. Leaman. Burial was made in the West Lawn Cemetery.

Bender. - Annie, daughter of the late Abraham H. and Susan (Bucher) Brubaker, was born near Brickerville, Lancaster Co., Pa., July 15, 1881; died in the Lancaster General Hospital, after a year's illness, Jan. 21, 1948; aged 66 y. 6 m. 6 d. On Sept. 24, 1901, she was married to Amos B. Bender, who died in 1935. After her husband's death she moved from Mount Joy to Lititz, Pa. She was a member of the Mennonite Church for many years, and was deeply interested in its activities, especially sewing circle and relief work. Surviving are one sister (Mrs. Emma B. Snyder, Lititz, Pa.), 2 brothers (Adam B., Llanerch, Pa.; and Abram B., Harrisburg, Pa.), and 9 nieces and nephews. Funeral services, in charge of Amos S. Horst and Howard H. Charles, were held at the home and at the Lititz Church. Text; II Cor. 5:1. Interment was made in the Kraybill Cemetery, near Mount Joy.

Eby. - Benjamin H., son of Jonas W. and Susanna (Hershey) Eby, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 26, 1854; died at the Old People's Home, Maugansville, Md., March 3, 1948; aged 93 y. 3 m. 7 d. In his youth he accepted Christ and united with the Reiff Mennonite Church, of which he remained a member until death. On May 14, 1850, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Horst, who preceded him in death on March 8, 1939. Surviving are 2 sisters (Anna H. and Mary - Mrs. Isaac W. Martin, both of Maugansville), 2 brothers (Noah H. and Jonas H., both of Florida), and a number of nieces and nephews. He was quiet and unassuming. Funeral services were conducted at the Home and at the Reiff Church, March 6, with Stanley H. Martin and John D. Risser officiating. Texts: Job 7:1,2; Heb. 4:9. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Good. - Ezra G., son of the late Joseph and Annie God, was born Sept. 8, 1865; died at his home, near Fivepointville, Pa., Feb. 12, 1948; aged 82 y. 5 m. 4 d. Death followed a lingering illness of six years. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and become a member of the Bowmansville Mennonite Church, of which he remained a member until death. On Nov. 28, 1901, he was married to Sarah K. Burkhart, who passed away on March 1, 1907. On June 13, 1908, he was married to Mary Z. Eberly. To this union were born 4 daughters and one son. One daughter (Esther) died in infancy. Surviving are his wife, 4 children (Judith - Mrs. Samuel M. Horst, H. Paul, Mary Elizabeth, and Ruth Anna - Mrs. Elam Hoover), 8 grandchildren, and one brother (Harry, Columbus, Ohio). Funeral services were held at his late home and at the Bowmansville, Pa., Church by Moses Gehman and Benjamin Weaver. Texts: Ps. 27:4; Rev. 7:15-17. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Godshall. - Sallie, widow of the late Ellis K. Godshall, Souderton, Pa., died at Elim Terrace Hospital, Lansdale, Pa., Jan. 2, 1948; aged 65 y. 3 m. 19 d. Surviving are one son (Herbert), in whose home she lived; one daughter (Frances, Hartford, Conn.); and a large number of friends. For many years she suffered from diabetes, which became very acute the last year and affected her eyesight. She was bedfast for only a few weeks. As long as her health permitted, she was very active in sewing circle, Sunday-school, and church activities. Funeral services were held at the Plain Mennonite Church, Lansdale, Jan. 5, in charge of J. C. Clemens and John Lapp. Test: Ps. 30:5.

Following are the obituaries of the ten children who were killed on Jan. 4 when the bobsled in which they were riding was struck by a west-bound passenger train, one mile east of Archbold, Ohio.

Grieser.
Donald Jay, son of Raymond and Florence (Stamm) Grieser, was born Jan. 8, 1934; died Jan. 4, 1948; aged 13 y. 11 m. 27 d.
Marlin Dale, son of Raymond and Florence (Stamm) Grieser, was born May 24, 1936; died Jan. 4, 1948; aged 11 y. 7 m. 11 d.
Arlene May, daughter of Raymond and Florence (Stamm) Grieser, was born July 27, 1937; died Jan. 4, 1948; aged 10 y. 5 m. 8 d. She confessed Christ and was baptized Dec. 28, 1947.
Janice Ann, daughter of Raymond and Florence (Stamm) Grieser, was born Sept. 14, 1943; died Jan. 4, 1948; aged 4 y. 3 m. 21 d.
Surviving are their parents, one brother (Roger Lee), 2 grandmothers (Mrs. Simon Grieser and Mrs. Adolph Stamm), and many other relatives and friends. One infant brother and one infant sister preceded them in death.
Funeral services were conducted Jan. 7 at the Central Mennonite Church, Archbold, by P. L. Frey and E. B. Frey. Text: Job 1:21. Interment was made in the Pettisville Cemetery.

Grieser.
Gayle Jeanie, daughter of Lawrence and Velma (Schrock) Grieser, was born June 23, 1934; died Jan. 4, 1948; aged 13 y. 6 m. 11 d.
Charlene May, daughter of Lawrence and Velma (Schrock) Grieser, was born March 11, 1936; died Jan. 4, 1948; aged 11 y. 9 m. 23 d.
Patricia Dianne, daughter of Lawrence and Velma (Schrock) Grieser, was born Aug. 2, 1939; died Jan. 4, 1948; aged 8 y. 5 m. 2 d.
Sharon Delaine, daughter of Lawrence and Velma (Schrock) Grieser, was born Aug. 11, 1941; died Jan. 4, 1948; aged 6 y. 4 m. 23 d.
Surviving are their parents, one sister (Shirley Ann), who escaped the tragedy with a broken leg; 3 younger brothers (Sheldon Dean, Ronnie Lee, and Carlos Jay), one grandmother (Mrs. Sarah Schrock), and many other friends.
Funeral services were held Jan. 7 at the Central Mennonite Church, Archbold, in charge of Reuben Short. Burial was made in the Pettisville Cemetery.

Osborn.
Margie Lou, oldest daughter of Lyle and Catherine (Dorshimer) Osborn, was born at Angola, Ind., Dec. 2, 1930; died Jan. 4, 1948; aged 17 y. 1 m. 2 d. She was baptized, and became a member of the Methodist Church, of Archbold, at the age of thirteen.
Jean Pearl, daughter of Lyle and Catherine (Dorshimer) Osborn, was born at Angola, Ind., July 26, 1935; died Jan. 4, 1948; aged 12 y. 5 m. 9 d.
Surviving are their parents, one sister (Frances Ruth), 3 grandparents (D. S. Dorshimer, who makes his home with the family; and Mr. and Mrs. John Osborn, Montpelier, Ohio), and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Jan. 6 at the Defenceless Mennonite Church, Archbold, in charge of Paul Fisher. Interment was made in the Riverside Cemetery at Montpelier, Ohio.

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Horst. - Frances, daughter of Chambers and Annie (Reiff) Sweigart, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 3, 1868; passed away at the home of her son-in-law and daughter (Mr. and Mrs. Lehman Lefever), Penryn, Pa., after a short illness, Dec. 12, 1947; aged 79 y. 1 m. 9 d. She was the widow of Reuben W. Horst, who passed away in June, 1941. Surviving are 13 children (Elam S., Bareville, Pa.; Reuben S., Ephrata, Pa., Amos, Akron, Pa.; Eli, Tampa, Fla.; Titus, Ephrata, Pa.; Frances - Mrs. Lehman Lefever, Penryn, Pa.; Phares, of California; Noah, Neffsville, Pa.; Anna - Mrs. George Wolf, Akron, Pa.; Walter, Leola, Pa.; Katie - Mrs. John Shenk, Manheim, Pa.; Ada - Mrs. Landis Weaver, Akron, Pa.; Lloyd, Dayton, Va.), 43 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Anna - Mrs. John Rutt, Ephrata, Pa.; Mrs. Lydia Kilhefner, New Holland, Pa.), and 2 brothers (Jacob, Newton, Kans.; and Eli, Ephrata, Pa.). She was a kind and loving mother, always deeply interested in the welfare of her children and the church. Funeral services were held Dec. 16 at the home of Titus Horst, Ephrata, Pa.; and at the Ephrata Mennonite Church, in charge of Mahlon Witmer and Mahlon Zimmerman. Texts: II Cor. 4:17,18; 5:1-10; Rev. 21:4. Burial was made in the Weaverland Cemetery.

King. - Elmer M., son of John C. and Annie (Yoder) King, was born in Vernon Co., Mo., Dec. 28, 1872; passed away at his home, near Garden City, Mo., Nov. 5, 1947; aged 74 y. 10 m. 7 d. At the age of three he moved with his parents to Cass County. On Feb. 28, 1899, he was united in marriage to Sarah Elizabeth Blank, who died April 15, 1940. One daughter (Nona), one son (Vernon), and an infant son also preceded him in death. Surviving are one son and 6 daughters (Oliver Herman, Elsie, Nellie, Erma - Mrs. Albert Schrock, and Alice - Mrs. Ralph Stutzman, all of Garden City, Mo.; Fern - Mrs. Archie L. King, and Orpha - Mrs. Glen King, West Liberty, Ohio), 14 grandchildren, one brother (Chancey H., West Liberty, Ohio), one sister (Mrs. B. F. Hartzler, Portland, Oreg.), and a number of other relatives and friends. In his youth he united with the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, of the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, of which he was a member until death. Funeral services were held at that church on Nov. 7, in charge of the local ministers. Text: Ps. 90:12. Burial was made in the Clearfork Cemetery.

Pitsnogle. - Sarah Elizabeth, daughter of Lancelot and Mary (Miller) Shank, was born in the Clearspring, Md., district, Jan. 21, 1867; died at the Mennonite Old People's Home near Maugansville, Md., after a few days' illness, Oct. 12, 1947; aged 80 y. 8 m. 21 d. She was the widow of Edward Pitsnogle, and was a member of the Miller Mennonite Church, Leitersburg, Md. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. John B. Keener), one son (Henry), 12 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Oct. 15 at the Coffman Funeral Home and at the Long Meadow Church of the Brethren. Burial was made in the Paradise Mennonite Cemetery.

Reiff. - Israel L., son of the late Israel and Elizabeth (Lesher) Reiff, was born March 28, 1872; passed away at the home of his son-in-law, near Hagerstown, Md., after a four-month illness, Feb. 11, 1948; age 75 y. 10 m. 14 d. On Nov. 6, 1894, he was united in marriage to Susanna Eshleman, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Katie - Mrs. Martin Showalter), 4 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. One brother (Benjamin) followed him in death on March 2. As a young man he united with the Miller Mennonite congregation, Leitersburg, Md., where he remained a member until death. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 14, at the home of Daniel Strite and at the Paradise Church by Amos Martin. Text: Ps. 132:14. Interment was made in the cemetery near by.

Schweitzer. - Anna, daughter of George and Frona (Neuschwanger) Schweitzer, was born in Osborne Co., Kans., Nov. 7, 1884; died at the Bethel Deaconess Hospital, Newton, Kans., Jan. 8, 1948; aged 63 y. 2 m. 1 d. Death resulted from bronchial pneumonia following an operation. Early in life she accepted Christ as her Saviour and was baptized and received into the Mennonite Church. She gave the best of her years in service at the LaJunta Sanitarium and at the Kansas City Children's Home. The last seventeen years she spent in her own home at Hesston, Kans. Her parents, one brother (Henry, Ashland, Oreg.), and one sister (Frona - Mrs. Francis Galoggly, Glendale, Ariz.) preceded her in death. Surviving are 4 sisters (Lena - Mrs. John Oertel, Kansas City, Mo.; Mary - Mrs. Noah Ebersole, Birch tree, Mo.; Lovina - Mrs. George Eaton, Osborne, Kans.; and Katie - Mrs. Arthur Diener, Canton, Kans.), 3 brothers (George, Ottawa, Kans.; John, Osborne, Kans.; and Charles, Protection, Kans.), and 24 nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Hesston College Chapel, Jan. 11, with Jess Kauffman and Fred S. Brenneman officiating. Burial was made in the Spring Valley Mennonite Cemetery, near Canton, Kans., with Charles Diener in charge.

Steider. - Katherine E., daughter of Joseph and Emile Schertz, was born at Eureka, Ill., May 20, 1879; passed away at the home of her son (Ivan), Jan. 24, 1948; aged 68 y. 8 m. 4 d. Her health had been failing for about six months; the last two months she was confined to her bed. On Dec. 8, 1898, she was united in marriage to David Steider, Roanoke, Ill., who preceded her in death. On son (Omer J.), one infant daughter, and one brother also predeceased her. Surviving are 2 sons (Emory C., Roanoke, Ill; and Ivan D., Metamora, Ill.), one daughter (Mrs. Wilfred Springer, Washington, Ill.), 10 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Laura Wagner, Eureka, Ill.). In her youth she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Metamora Mennonite Church, where she remained a member until death. After the death of her husband she spent her time in periodic visits with her children. Cheerful and optimistic, she imparted joy and encouragement to those about her. Funeral services were in charge of H. R. Schertz, assisted by Ben Esch.

Weber. - Anna May, daughter of Michael and Mary (Hege) Martin, was born near Clear Springs, Md., Nov. 30, 1872; died at the home of her son (Ira), Hagerstown, Md., Feb. 4, 1948, after being seriously ill for only five days; aged 75 y. 2 m. 4 d. Death resulted from complications after a lingering illness; much of her life she did not enjoy good health because of injuries received in a fall at the age of twenty-nine. In her youth she united with the Reiff Mennonite Church, Hagerstown, of which she remained a member until death. On Jan. 7, 1896, she was united in marriage to Benjamin B. Weber, who preceded her in death on Oct. 22, 1904. One grandson and one great-grandson also predeceased her. Surviving are 3 sons (Ira S., Hagerstown, Md.; Edgar M., Smithsburg, Md.; Harry E., Hagerstown, Md.), 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Martha Brunk Denbigh, Va.), and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 6 at the home by Daniel Strite, and at the Reiff church by Moses K. Horst and John D. Risser. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

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