Beck.- Lucinda Jo, stillborn daughter of Howard and Anna Ruth (Weaver) Beck, was born at the Bethel Deaconess Hospital, Newton, Kans., April 9,1948. Surviving are her parents, one brother (Duane), 3 grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Thad S. Beck, Newton, Kans.; and R. M. Weaver, Harper, Kans.) and many other relatives. Brief services were conducted by Jess Kauffman at the graveside in the Pennsylvania Church Cemetery near Hesston, Kans., where burial was made on April 10.

Gingerich. - Savilla, daughter of John A. and Delilah (Kauffman) Miller, was born at Hubbard, Oreg., July, 1882; died at her home, Kalona, Iowa, April 6, 1948; aged 65 y. 8 m. 23 d. In 1899 she was baptized and became a member of the Amish Mennonite Church, in which faith she continued until her death. On Dec. 7, 1905, she was married to Joseph G. Gingerich at Kalona, Iowa. Two daughters (Barbara Ellen and an infant) preceded her in death. Surviving are her husband, 2 sons (George E., Woodward, Okla.; and Willis W., Kalona, Iowa), 2 daughters (Cora Delilah, Kalona, Iowa; and Velma Fern-Mrs. Harvey Miller, Tuscola, Ill.), 6 grandchildren, 5 brothers and 3 sisters (Jacob J., and Mattie-Mrs. Jacob J. Yoder, Kalona, Iowa; Dan J. S., Anna-Mrs. Ben Detweiler, and Chris, Wellman, Iowa; Soll J., Iowa City, Iowa; Rebecca-Mrs. John J. S. Yoder, Shipshewana, Ind.; and Fred, St. Louis, Mo.). For a number of years she had not been in the best of health, and several years ago suffered a number of light strokes. Other complications developed and two weeks before her death she suffered another stroke. About twenty four hours before her death she expressed her desire to be anointed; but before this wish was granted her condition made it inadvisable. A service of prayer, which she seemed to understand and appreciate in part, was held. Funeral services, held April 8 at the home and at the Fairview Church, were conducted by E. G. Swartzendruber and A. S. Miller. Texts: Rev. 22:1-7; Ps. 90: 116;15.

Graber.- Mary, daughter of Joseph and Catharine (Egli) Graber, was born near Four Corners, Jefferson Co., Iowa, Sept. 24, 1859; passed away March 26, 1948; aged: 88 y. 6 m. 2 d. She was the second in a family of eleven children. Surviving are 3 sisters (Emma Graber and Mrs. Leah Roth, Trenton, Iowa; and Mrs. Lena Rupp, Canby, Oreg.), a large number of nephews and nieces, and other relatives and friends. At the age of seventeen she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Amish Mennonite Church, remaining a member of the Sugar Creek congregation until death. She was quite industrious, always wanting to do her part. A week before her death she tell and fractured her hip, and a few days later suffered a stroke, from which she never recovered. She lived near Trenton, Iowa, with two of her sisters. Funeral services held at the Green Mound Church on Easter Sunday, were conducted by Willard Leichty and Simon Gingerich. Interment was made in the Green Mound Cemetery.

Hershey.- Robert Dale, son of Frank L. and Kathryn (Kreider) Hershey, was born Jan. 22, 1948; passed away at his home, East Lampeter Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., after a four-day illness, March 30, 1948; aged 2 m. 8 d. Death resulted from bronchial pneumonia. Surviving are his parents, 3 brothers and one sister (Wilbur K., Glenn B., Jeanette Kay, and Marvin F., all at home). Funeral services were held April 2 at the home by Harry Lefever and at the Mellinger Mennonite Church, Lancaster, Pa., by David Landis. Text: Matt. 5:8. Burial was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

Hess.- Samuel Hess was born Feb.. 23, 1854; passed away at the Lancaster, Pa., General Hospital, April 4, 1948; aged 94 y. 1. m. 12 d. On Nov. 15, 1877, he was married to Anna Metzler. On Sept. 19, 1879, he was ordained minister for the Slate Hill congregation. Surviving are one son (Abram, Camp Hill, Pa.), 5 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. His wife, one daughter (Mrs. John Seitz), and one son (Isaac) preceded him in death. He was a guest at the Lancaster Mennonite Home from 1944 until the time of his death. Simon Bucher and local ministers conducted funeral services on April 7 at the Musselman Funeral Home and at the Slate Hill Church. His body was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

Histand.- Nora, daughter of the late Samuel and Emma Huddle, was born near Pipersville, Pa., May 2, 1903; died of a heart attack, March 6, 1948; aged 44 y. 10 m. 4 d. On March 26, 1926, she was married to Daniel L. Histand. To them were born 11 children (Edna, John, Lena, Mary, Herbert, Mabel, Nancy, Walter, Norman, Robert, and June), all of whom survive. Two brothers and 5 sisters also survive. Funeral services were conducted March 10 by Silas Graybill at the Doylestown, Pa., Mennonite Church.

Horst.- Sarah Ann, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Gremm, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., Oct. 30, 1872; passed away at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont. March 28, 1948; aged 75 y. 4 m. 28 d. On Nov. 23, 1898, she was united in marriage to Enoch G. Horst who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Stanley, Fort Erie, Ont.; and Lorne, Kitchener, Ont.), 4 daughters (Mrs. Allen Schiedel, Kussuth, Ont.; Mrs. Ivan Shantz, Preston, Ont.; Mrs. Lloyd Shantz, Hespeler, Ont.; Mrs. John Stuebing, Kitchener. Ont.), 2 brothers (William, Wiarton, Ont.; and Herman, Kitchener, Ont.), 5 sisters (Mrs. Cleason Musselman, Mrs. Catherine Kinzie, both of Kitchener; Mrs. Albert Jones, Hespeler, Ont.; Mrs. Amelia Ludolph, Kitchener; and Mrs. George Ehrhardt, Hespeler); 23 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was a resident of Preston, Ont.. for many years, and was a member of the Hagey Mennonite Church. She was a lover of home, deeply interested in her children. Funeral services were held in charge of C. F. Derstine at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, where burial was also made. Text: Ps. 8:4.

Hostetler.- Malinda, daughter of the late Charles and Martha Blosser, was born in Ohio July 1, 1879; passed away at the home of her daughter (Mrs. Golden Grasse), Canton, Ohio, March 31, 1948, after an extended illness of several years; aged 68 y. 8 m. 30 d. In her youth she became affiliated with the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, of which she remained a member until death. On Jan. 4, 1903, she was married to Oliver Hostetler, who preceded her in death thirty years ago. One son and 3 daughters also predeceased her. Surviving are one son (Ferman, Sugarcreek, Ohio), 2 daughters (Mrs. Ray Shrock, Berea, Ohio; Mrs. Golden Grasse, Canton, Ohio), one stepdaughter (Mrs. Orus W. Miller, Sugarcreek, Ohio), 8 grandchildren, one great grandchild, 8 step-grandchildren. 4 great-stepgrandchildren, 2 brothers (Fred, Doylestown, Ohio; and Joe, Sugarcreek, Ohio), and a large number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services, were held April 2 at the Walnut Creek Church, with Paul R. Miller in charge. Burial was made in the church cemetery.

Kauffman.- Reuben K., son of the late Reuben G. and Ellen (Kraybill) Kauffman, was born Sept. 24, 1903; passed away at his home near East Petersburg, Pa., March 28,1948, after a serious illness of seven weeks; aged 44 y. 6 m. 4 d. He was a member of the Brickerville Emmanuel Lutheran Church. On Nov. 18, 1922, he was united in marriage to Elsie Rettew. Surviving are his wife, 5 children (Gladys, Reuben Jr., Gerald, Robert, and Yvonne, all at home), one brother (Elmer N., East Petersburg, Pa.), and one sister (Mrs. D. Ralph Hostetter, Harrisonburg, Va.). One sister (Mrs. Elam W. Stauffer, Tanganyika Territory, Africa) preceded him in death. Funeral services were held March 31 in charge of Henry Reed. Text: John 13:7. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

Kuebler.- Ernest Paul, son of the late David and Wilhelmina (Sturm) Kuebler, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, March 4, 1890; passed away April 13, 1948; aged 58 y. 1 m. 9 d. Death resulted from a cerebral hemorrhage. In 1904 he came to America, and until 1920 worked in Peoria, III. On Feb. 16, 1926, he was united in marriage to Matilda Bachman, of Roanoke, Ill., who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Melvin, Ear1, and Louis, all at home), 3 brothers and 3 sisters (Carl, Eureka, Ill.; Amelia Truncz, Peoria Heights, Ill.; Louisa Hoffman, Peoria, Ill.; Wilhelm, Gottloeb, and Caroline, in Germany). One brother and one sister predeceased him. In 1925 he united with the Roanoke Mennonite Church, where he remained a member until death. Funeral services were held April 16 at the Roanoke Church, in charge of Ezra B. Yordy, assisted by John L. Harnish. Burial was made in the church cemetery.

Kurtz.- Mary Ann, daughter of Abraham and Mattie Kurtz, was born in Logan Co., Ohio. in 1866; died April 8, 1948; aged 81 y. 9 m. 27 d. She spent her entire life in the vicinity of New Wilmington, Lawrence Co., Pa. In her youth she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and became a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church. She was always ready to help in the work of the church. Surviving are one sister (Mrs. M. S. Hartzler, Volant, Pa.), and 2 brothers (John Z., New Wilmington, Pa.; and Jonathan H., Volant, Pa.). Funeral services were conducted April 10 at the home by Roy D. Kauffman and at the church by Enoch Zook and Emanuel Peachey. Text: Ps. 17:15. Burial was made in the Amish Cemetery.

Mast.- Lizzie Troyer was born May 4, 1883; passed away April 2, 1948; aged 64 y. 10 m. 29 d. She was an invalid for about nineteen months. On Dec. 13, 1903, she was united in marriage to Venus Mast, who survives. To this union were born 2 daughters (Marie, who died in early childhood; and Lola-Mrs. Lee Troyer, Walnut Creek, Ohio). Surviving besides her husband and daughter are 3 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Jonathan Troyer, Verna, and Mary), and a large number of other relatives and friends. In her youth she became a member the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, of which she remained a member until death. She enjoyed living; she radiated a spirit of happiness; and was unusually concerned for the welfare of her family. Funeral services were held at the Walnut Creek Church, April 5, in charge of Paul R. Miller. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Nafziger. - Ruth Erb, daughter of Enos and Elizabeth (Erb) Nafziger, was born near Milverton, Ont., Oct. 26, 1931; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital in Ontario, April 5, 1948; aged 16 y. 5 m. 9 d. Death followed a brief illness of measles and pneumonia. As a child she accepted Christ and united with the Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo, at the age of twelve. She had a radiant faith and unique qualities of Christian character for a person of her age. One sister (Marian) predeceased her at Singapore, en route to India in July, 1946. Her mother also predeceased her, in September, 1947. Surviving are her father and one brother (Harry, Freeport, Ont.). Funeral services were conducted by Merle Shantz at the Erb Street Church. Interment was made in the Waterloo Church Cemetery.

Nissley. - Clayton R., son of David S. and Mary (Risser) Nissley, was born in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., March 10, 1887; passed away March 1, 1948; aged 60 y. 11 m. 21 d. He was a member of the Erisman Mennonite Church until death. On March 15, 1910 he was united in marriage to Katie H. Rudy, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Emma-Mrs. Earl Landis, Manheim, Pa.; Florence-Mrs. Samuel Oberholtzer, Elizabethtown, Pa.; Grace and Anna, at home; Helen-Mrs. Weaver Reitz, and Rhoda-Mrs. Daniel Hostetter, both of Millersville, Pa.; Clayton Jr. and Wilmer, at home) and 8 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted March 4 at the home by Martin Metzler and at the Erisman Church by John Eby and Homer Bomberger. Text: I Sam. 20:3. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Nussboumer. - Hans, son of David and Emma (Schmitt) Nussboumer, was born in Basle*, Switzerland, June 22. 1905; passed away at the Detwiler Memorial Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, March 5, 1948; aged 42 y. 8 m. 13 d. In 1929 he immigrated to the United States, locating with relatives at Nashville and later at Clarksville, Tenn., where on June 26, 1940, he united in marriage to Clara Magdalena Bowers. This union was blessed with one son (Robert Franklin). Four years ago they moved to the home of his father-in-law (Frank Bowers) near West Unity, Ohio. As a child his parents dedicated him to the Lord, and at the age of sixteen he was instructed from the Word of God, and on his confession of faith was baptized and received into the Schanzli Mennonite Church in Basle*, to which faith he held until death. Two years ago his health began to fail, and three weeks, before his death his illness became more serious. He was taken to the hospital for treatment and finally underwent an operation, all to no avail, for God saw best to take him home. He was patient in his illness and resigned to the Lord's will. He was a kind and loving husband and father and had many friends. Besides his wife and son there survive, his parents, 7 brothers, 4 sisters, and a large number of other relatives, all of whom reside in his native country. One brother predeceased him. Funeral services were conducted March 7 at the home by Walter Stuckey and at the Lockport Mennonite Church, Stryker, Ohio, by Simon Stuckey and W. L. Linebrink. Text: John 14:1-6. Burial was made in the Lockport Cemetery.

*Transcriber's Note: the city is surely Basel.

From a family researcher : A minor correction: "Nussboumer. - Hans, son of David and Emma (Schmitt) Nussboumer, was born in Basle*
" --- The family spells it NUSSBAUMER and yes, it should be Basel,
Switzerland. Hans was an uncle-by-marriage of mine. -- Mary Teeter

Oswald. - Christian S., son of Christian and Mary (Springer) Oswald, was born near Hopedale, Ill., April 14, 1883; passed away at his home in Bruning, Nebr., after a lingering illness of about six months, March 28, 1948; aged 64 y. 11 m. 14 d. Two days before his death he suffered a stroke, from which he never recovered. At the age of twelve he moved with his parents to Beemer, Nebr. Early in life he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining a member until death. On Sept. 7, 1902, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Birky, of Wisner, Nebr., who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Alvin, Paul, and Emanuel, Shickley, Nebr.; and Leland, Bruning, Nebr.), 5 daughters (Dorothy-Mrs. Lloyd Schweitzer, Carleton, Nebr.; Mary-Mrs. Emery Kauffman, Perryton, Tex.; Sadie, Kansas City, Kans.; Kathryn and Rhoda, at home), 20 grandchildren, and a large number of other relatives and friends. His parents and 3 brothers preceded him in death. He was a devoted husband and loving father, with a deep concern for the spiritual welfare of his family and the church. Funeral services were held at the Salem Church, near Shickley, Nebr., March 29, in charge of Ammon Miller and Sam Oswald. Text: I Tim.15;20. Burial was made in the Salem Cemetery.

Rohrer. - Alvin N, son of the late John S. and Lizzie (Nissley) Rohrer, was born Oct. 22, 1901; passed away at the St. Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., March 29, 1948; aged 46 y. 5 m. 7 d. He lived at the Oreville Mennonite Home, near Lancaster. His health was good except for an affliction in his legs which sometimes caused him to fall very suddenly. On Easter Sunday he fell and fractured his skull, which caused his death. He was a member of the Hernley and Gantz congregation. Surviving are one brother (J. Norman) and 3 sisters (Edna-Mrs. Henry S. Miller, Mary-Mrs. Willis Peifer, Manheim, Pa.; and Ruth-Mrs. Emory Herr, Ronks, Pa.). Funeral services were conducted April 1 at the Oreville Home by Landis Brubaker and at the Erisman Church and Homer Bomberger. Burial made in the Erisman Cemetery.

Thomas. - Nelson, son of Peter K. and Nancy (Alwine) Thomas, was born in Kent Co., Mich, Aug. 29, 1877; died at his home, in Clarksville, Mich., March 28, 1948; aged 70 y. 6 m. 29 d. Death resulted from a heart ailment from which he had suffered for a number of years. On April 9 1898, he was married to Elizabeth Yoder, who preceded him in death on Feb. 6, 1936. To this union were born 4 children. On Oct. 24, 1938, he was married to Mary Miller who survives. Also surviving are one son (Edwin Sarasota, Fla.), 3 daughters (Mrs. August Shepard, Fenwick, Mich.; Mrs. Olive Moore and .Mrs. Alta Kauffman, both of Grand Rapids, Mich.), 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one half sister (Mrs. Susan Forby, Freeport, Mich.), and a large number of other relatives and friends. A number of years ago he united with the Bowne Mennonite Church, Elmdale, Mich, remaining a member until death. Funeral services were conducted March 31 at the home by Ira S. Johns and at the church by T. E. Schrock and D. A. Yoder. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Weaver. - Maria, daughter of John R. and Anna Hess, was born at Weidmanville, Pa., June 11, 1871; passed away after nine days in the Bethel Hospital, Newton, Kans., March 30, 1948; aged 76 y. 9 m. 19 d. On Dec. 21, 1893, she was married to Moses M. Weaver at Lancaster, Pa. They established their home near Newton, Kans.,. later moving near Hesston. On Aug. 2, 1928, her husband passed away, after which she continued to live on the home farm with her son (Albert) and family. Soon after marriage she was converted and became a member of the Pennsylvania Mennonite Church, near Zimmerdale, Kans., a few years after its organization. She was one of nine children, of whom all the others predeceased her except one sister (Mrs. Anna Wolf, Akron, Pa.). Also surviving are 5 sons (John H., Newton, Kans.; Harry L., Moundridge, Kans.; Albert, and Earl, Hesston, Kans.; and Edwin I., Dondi, C.P., India), one daughter (Lottie E., Newton, Kans.), 15 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. One daughter (Anna Grace) and one great-grandchild preceded her in death. Her life was marked by a quiet, conscientious devotion to God and to her family. She served in the Sunday school, sewing circle, and other activities. Funeral services were conducted April 2 at the home by O. O. Hershberger and at the Pennsylvania Church by Earl Buckwalter.

Zook. - Malinda S. daughter of the late Yost and Barbara (King) Hartzler, was born near Allensville, Pa., July 30, 1859; passed away at her home, in Allensville, April 20, 1948; aged 88 y. 8m. 20 d. Death was caused by a heart ailment. Her husband (Levi J. Zook) preceded her in death in 1919. Surviving are one son (Uriel S., Allensville, Pa.), one brother (Jacob, Belleville, Pa.), 9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. At about sixteen years of age she accepted Christ as her Saviour and became a member of the Allensville Mennonite Church, of which she remained a member until death. Funeral services were held at Allensville Church, April 22, in charge of Eli Zook, assisted by J. Elrose Hartzler and John L. Mast. Interment was made in the Allensville Mennonite Cemetery.

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Brandenberger. - Mardee Marie, daughter of Martin and Lorene Brandenberger, New Haven, Ind, was born at the Memorial Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, March 19, 1948; died April 6, 1948, at the University Hospital, Ann Arbor, Mich., where she underwent an operation; aged 17 d. Surviving are her parents, 4 grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Brandenberger, New Haven, Ind.; and Mr. and Mrs. William L. Nofziger, Archbold, Ohio), one great-grandfather (Levi Nofziger, of Archbold), and a number of uncles and aunts, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted by Jesse J. Short at Short's Funeral Home.

Ebersole. - Moses H., son of the late bishop John G. Ebersole, was born Jan. 6, 1876; died very suddenly at his late home in Elizabethtown, Pa., April 13, 1948; aged 72 y. 3 m. 7 d. He was a member of the Stauffer Mennonite Church, Bachmanville, Pa., for about forty years. Surviving are his wife, 5 sons (Lester, John, Manheim, Pa.; Jacob, Hershey, Pa.; Abner, and Moses, Elizabethtown, Pa.), 4 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. Howard M. Musser, Lancaster, Pa.; Edith-Mrs. Jonas B. Groff, Manheim, Pa.; Susan, and Ada, at home), and 16 grandchildren. Funeral services were held April 16 at his late home and at the Stauffer Church by Noah W. Risser, Walter Oberholtzer, and Sylvan Myers. Texts: Matt 24:44; John 14:1-6. Burial was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

Eshleman. - Susan E., daughter of the late Elam and Barbara (Hershey) Brackbill, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., July 22, 1872; died at her home in Vintage, Pa., April 1, 1948, after many years of failing health; aged 75 y. 8 m. 9 d. Surviving are her husband (Daniel H. Eshleman), 4 children (Clarence, Paradise, Pa., Christian, Lancaster, Pa.; Barbara-Mrs. Amos H. Sauder, Ephrata, Pa.; and Susanna, at home), 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Christian and Harry), and one sister (Lena-Mrs. Isaac Buckwalter). One infant daughter preceded her in death. She was a kind and devoted wife and mother, interested in the spiritual welfare of her family. For many years she was a member of the Kinzer Mennonite Church, where she remained a member until death. Funeral services were held at her home April 4, conducted by George Graham, and at the Hershey Mennonite Church, conducted by Martin Hershey and Parke Book. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Fales. - Leonette R. Baker was born July 4, 1877; passed away Feb. 13, 1948; aged 70 y. 7 m. 9 d. Surviving are her husband (Marshall B. Fales), one daughter (Mrs. Anthony Tuturice), one granddaughter, and one great grandson. She was converted at the Norristown Mennonite Mission and remained a member until death. Stanley Beidler was in charge of the funeral services, which were held Feb. 15 at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton. Pa., where she had been living. Text: Ps. 18:16-19.

Hartzler. - Rebecca E., daughter of John C. and Anna E. (Yoder) King, was born in Marshall Co., Ind., Aug. 10, 1869; passed away at her home in Portland, Oreg., April 20, 1948; aged 78 y. 8 m. 10 d. For nearly eighteen months she had been in poor health, suffering from coronary thrombosis. Death resulted from a heart attack. At the age of two she moved with her parents to Vernon Co., Mo., and three years later to Cass Co. At the age of fourteen she accepted Christ as her Saviour and was baptized in a stream near the Sycamore Grove Church. On Feb. 28, 1892, she was united in marriage to Benjamin F. Hartzler, who was ordained to the ministry at Sycamore Grove on May 10, 1896. In 1911 she and her husband and family moved to Pryor, Okla., where they remained until her husband's death in July, 1935. In August, 1935, she and her daughter (Erma) moved to Oregon. Besides her husband, 2 daughters and one grandson predeceased her. Surviving are one son (Irvin J., Pryor, Okla.), 4 daughters (Emma-Mrs. Chris Scheffel. Halsey, Oreg., Ada May-Mrs. John Suter, Hesston, Kans., Ida Fern-Mrs. Jonathan Zook, Canby, Oreg., and Erma Rebecca, at home), 20 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, one brother (Chauncey, West Liberty, Ohio), and a large number of other relatives and friends. She was a loving mother, concerned for her family's spiritual welfare, and burdened for the Mennonite Church, of which she was a member until death. Funeral services were held at her late home and at the mission church in Portland, Oreg., and also in Cass Co., Mo., at the home of her relatives and at the Sycamore Grove Church. Burial was made in the Clearfork Cemetery.

Lapp. - Irwin L., son of the late Joseph and Hannah (Landes) Lapp, was born near Chalfont. Pa., July 9,1873; passed away at his home, Souderton, Pa., after more than a year's illness, March 10, 1948; aged 74 y. 8 m. 1 d. Death was caused by cerebral hemorrhage. On Jan. 10, 1903, he was married to Margaret Delp, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mary A., at home) 3 sisters (Mrs. Sarah Gross, Fountainville, Pa.; Mrs. Elizabeth Detweiler, Dublin, Pa.; and Mrs. Mary Delp, Souderton, Pa.), and one brother (Joseph L., Chalfont, Pa.). Funeral services were held March 13 at the Line Lexington Mennonite Church, of which congregation he was a. member. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
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Roth - Florence Elizabeth, daughter of Arthur H. G. and Jessie Florence (Shaw) Forgan, was born near Poe, Alta., Oct. 11, 1920; departed this life at the Tofield, Alta., Municipal Hospital, April 17, 1948; aged 27 y. 6 m. 6 d. Death resulted from complications following a Cesarean operation. The baby daughter (Linda Carol) predeceased her by a few hours, being stillborn. Largely through the instrumentality of the Poe Sunday School, she accepted Jesus as her Saviour and was baptized Sept. 1, 1940, remaining a member of the Mennonite Church until her passing. She was always ready to render any spiritual service for her Saviour and Lord. On July 14, 1944, she was united in marriage to George W. Roth, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Allan Herbert), her parents, one brother (Harry James, Edmonton, Alta.), and a large number of other relatives and friends. From a human viewpoint her passing seems tragic, but God knows that which man cannot understand or explain. Funeral services were conducted April 21 at the Salem Mennonite Church by M. D. Stutzman and Paul Voegtlin.

Weber. - Ada H., daughter of Joseph W. and Hettie (Horst) Martin, was born near Hagerstown, Md., March 8, 1901; died at the Washington Co. Hospital, Hagerstown, April 13, 1948; aged 47 y. 1 m. 5 d. Death followed one week after an appendectomy and gall bladder operation. In her youth she united with the Reiff Mennonite Church; at the time of her death she was a member of the Stauffer congregation, near Smithsburg, Md. On Oct. 29, 1921, she was united in marriage to Edgar M. Weber, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Adin, Smithsburg, Md.; Naomi-Mrs. Lewis Horst, Leitersburg, Md.; Esther and Lewis, at home), 2 grandchildren, her father, 5 sisters (Mrs. Harvey Horst, Maugansville, Md.; Mrs. Theodore Eby, Hagerstown, Md.; Mrs. Harry Weaver, Maugansville; Martha, Hagerstown; Mrs. Charles Shank, Marion, Pa.), and 3 brothers (Eli, Cearfoss, Md.; Joseph, Jr., Mountville, Pa.; and John, Smithsburg, Md.). She was a faithful companion and mother. Funeral services were conducted April 16 at the home by Moses K. Horst and at the Reiff Church by
Amos J. Martin. Text: II Tim. 4:7, 8. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Zeigler. - Saloma, daughter of Jacob and Mary Ann (Alimon) Eyman, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., May 9, 1869; departed this life at her home near Leetonia, Ohio, April 20, 1948; aged 78 y. 11 m. 11 d. About eighteen months before her death she took pneumonia, from which she never fully recovered. Early in youth she became a Christian. On Dec. 11, 1894, she was married to Dan Weaver, who passed away June 5, 1934. On Dec. 21. 1935, she was married to Manasses Zeigler, who survives. Also surviving are one stepson (Paul Ziegler, Sarasota, Fla.), 4 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. She served cheerfully in the home, community, and church. Funeral services were held at the Midway Church, in charge of the local ministers. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

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Bauman. - Harriet D., daughter of the late Ira and Lois Smith, was born near Spencerville, Ind., Aug. 12, 1877; died at the Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Ind., after an extended illness; aged 70 y. 8 m. 12 d. On July 9, 1899, she was united in marriage to George Bauman, who preceded her in death in 1930. Surviving are one daughter (Martha, at home), one son (Burlen, Leo, Ind.), 9 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother (Elmer, Spencerville, Ind.), 2 uncles, and other relatives and friends. One son (Guy) and one brother predeceased her. She accepted Christ as her Saviour and was baptized on Jan. 21, 1923. For some years she was not able to attend services on account of her health and for other reasons. On March 23, 1947, the deacon and pastor called on her at the hospital and she was again received as a communicant member, remaining a member until death. The funeral was held on April 26 at the house by Ben Graber and at the Leo Mennonite Church in charge of S. J. Miller, assisted by A. C. Steiner of the Missionary Church. Burial was made in the Leo Cemetery.

Burkholder. - Mary Ann Burkholder was born in Cumberland Co., Pa., May 14, 1872; passed away at her home in Blaserville, after a short illness, Feb. 12, 1948; aged 75 y. 8 m. 28 d. In her youth she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and was received into the Diller Mennonite Church, Newville, Pa., where she remained a member until death. Surviving are one sister (Mrs.-Rebecca Weigle) a stepbrother (John F. Burkholder), and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Shoop Funeral Home, Newville, Feb. 15, and burial made in the Diller Mennonite Cemetery with services in charge of Earl W. Mosemann.

Herr. - Adam N. son of the late John B. and Fannie (Neff) Herr, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa, Dec. 1, 1872; died at the home of his son, near Millersville, Pa., April 20, 1948; aged 75 y. 4 m. 19 d. As a young man he accepted Christ and was received into the Mennonite Church, of which he remained a member until death. For more than eight years he was in failing health, but attended church services regularly when health permitted. In 1893 he was married to Lizzie Kreider, who survives. In January, 1948, he and his wife moved to the home of his son and daughter-in-law. Surviving are one son (John, Millersville, Pa.), one daughter, (Blanche-Mrs. Clarence Burkholder, Lancaster, Pa.), 5 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the home by Jacob Hess, and at the Millersville Church by Christian K. Lehman and Landis Shertzer. Burial was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

Horst. - Lizzie M. Strite was born July 23, 1879; died at the Washington Co. Hospital, Hagerstown, Md., Nov. 24, 1947; aged 68 y. 4 m. 1 d. She had been a patient at the hospital for sixteen days and passed away quite suddenly while in preparation for a serious operation. Surviving are one daughter (Marie Elizabeth-Mrs. Mervin B. Martin, Cearfoss, Md.), 3 granddaughters, 5 brothers, and 2 sisters. Her husband (Martin M. Horst), her parents, one brother, and one grandson preceded her in death. She was a member of the Reiff Mennonite Church, for more than forty years. Funeral services were held at that church on Nov. 27 by Amos Martin and David Petre. Text: Rev. 14:13. Burial was made in the Reiff Cemetery.

Otto. - Jonas D., son of Daniel J. and Elizabeth (Beachy) Otto, was born in Somerset Co., Pa, Aug 20, 1870; died at his home, near Kalona, Iowa, April 25, 1948; aged 77 y. 8 m. 5 d. For many years he had been afflicted with hardening of the arteries and high blood pressure, but was not confined to bed until five days before his death when complications developed. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and became a member of the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church, remaining a member until death. On Dec. 19, 1897, he was united in marriage to Lydia Brenneman, daughter of Emanuel P. and Barbara (Schrock) Brenneman. Surviving are his companion (who at the time of his death was confined to her bed in recuperation from an operation), one son (Daniel J., Nappanee, Ind.), 6 daughters (Lizzie -Mrs. Samuel G. Hochstedler, Cora-Mrs. Joe B. Miller, Alta-Mrs. Abe H. Kauffman, Amy- Mrs. Henry M. Miller, all of Kalona; Tillie and Mary, at home), 24 grandchildren, one brother (Daniel D., Springs, Pa.), one sister (Mrs. Lizzie Maust, Springs, Pa.), and many other relatives and friends. Two sons (Emanuel and Milton) predeceased him. On May 18, 1919, he was ordained to the ministry, in which capacity he labored willingly, showing a deep spiritual interest in the church and in his family. Funeral services were conducted April 27 at the home by William Yoder and Ira Nissley. Text: II Tim. 4:7,8.

Schertz. - David Z., oldest son of David M. and Mary (Zook) Schertz, was born at Morgantown, Pa., Nov. 23, 1875. died at his home, Turlock, Calif., Feb. 22, 1948, after several months' failing health due to a heart ailment; aged 72 y. 2 m. 29 d. At the age of eleven he moved with the family to Newton, Kans., where at the age of sixteen he was baptized and became a member of the Mennonite Church. On Jan. 31, 1909 he was married to Kathryn Burkhart. In 1926 they moved to California, and in 1931 settled at Turlock. Surviving are his widow, 4 brothers (J. P., Page City, Kans.; J. Walter, Portersville, Calif.; Jesse, Newton, Kans.; and George, Independence, Kans.), 3 sisters (Mrs. L. Ellen Mitchell, Los Angeles, Calif.; Alta Wenger, Ceres, Calif.; and Anna Umholtz, Newton, Kans.), and a number of nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held in Turlock at the funeral chapel, Feb. 25, in charge of J. P. Bontrager. Burial was made in the Turlock Cemetery. Text: II Sam. 19:34.

Stichter.- Harvey, son of Henry and Lucy (Kegg) Stichter, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., April 2, 1901; died at his late home on April 9, 1948; aged 47 y. 7 d. Death resulted from a heart attack. On Nov. 27, 1920, he was united in marriage to Grace Culp, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Elsie-Mrs. Walter Ramer, and Gladys-Mrs. Lloyd Leinbach), one son (Robert, at home), 2 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Mahlon and Fred, both of Wakarusa, Ind.; Gordon, Morocco, Ind.), one sister, (Mrs. Samuel Blosser, Goshen, Ind.), and other relatives and friends. In his youth he united with the Mennonite Church, and for the last nineteen years of his life held his membership with the Yellow Creek congregation, near Goshen, Ind. He was a beloved husband and father and took a keen interest in the welfare of his family. Funeral services were held April 11 at the Yellow Creek Church, in charge of John H. Mosemann and B. F. Yoder.

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Bressler - Anastasia, daughter of James and Mabel Watson, was born at Huntington, Ind., Aug. 30, 1882; passed away at her home, Lancaster, Pa., April 4, 1948; aged 65 y. 7 m. 4 d. On Jan. 29, 1904, she was married to John F. Bressler at the Ft. Wayne, Ind., Mission. During nearly all her married life she was in very frail health, finally succumbing to aortic stenosis after some months of rapid decline. Surviving are her husband, one foster son, one brother, and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial was made from the Herr Funeral Home, with W. W. Graybill and Jacob E. Brubaker conducting the service.

Charles - John K., son of the late John F. and Susan (Kreider) Charles, was born Oct. 17, 1884; passed away April 28, 1948, at the Lancaster, Pa., Osteopathic Hospital, having entered there on April 4; aged 63 y. 6 m. 11 d. On June 6, 1907, he was married to Martha A. Charles, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (J. Wilmer, East Petersburg, Pa.; H. Milford, Mountville, Pa.; Lois Alma-Mrs. Franklin B. Herr, Lancaster, Pa.), 6 grand children and one brother (Walter K., Lancaster, Pa.). His mother predeceased him in 1932 and his father in 1942. He was a kind and loving husband, father, and grandfather, whose counsel and guidance will long be remembered. At the age of sixteen he decided to serve the Lord and was baptized at Habeckers, where he shared the lot with his father and was ordained to the ministry on July 24, 1913. This position he faithfully filled as long as he was able. He preached his first sermon at Habeckers, Aug. 10, 1913, using as his text Jer. 2:13; and his last sermon was preached at Masonville Feb. 15, 1948, at which time he spoke on the theme, "Christ Gave Himself." Several outlines for sermons prepared during his illness were found in his Bible, but the Lord called him away before they were used. He visited the sick upon being informed of their illness and tried to brighten their shut-in hours by a few words of comfort from God's Word. According to his record book, he performed seventy-six marriages and assisted at 284 funerals. Four years ago he underwent an operation on one of his eyes, the other one having been gone a short while before. All the family was privileged to be with him when he passed on, and were indeed drawn close to the heavenly portals. Funeral services were held May 2 at the home by his coworkers, Elmer Kennel, who used as his theme, "His Spirit Shall be Magnified in My Body"; and Jacob C. Habecker, who referred to Lazarus and Paul Further services were held at the Habecker Church by Christ Lehman (text: II Tim. .4:6-8) and Amos Horst (text: Acts 11 24). Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. Christ Charles, his most recently ordained co-worker, was unable to be present because of an accident. Clarence Lutz, who served with him on the Peace Problems Committee; Harry Longenecker, ordained the same year; Frank Garman Landis Shertzer, Landis Brubaker, and David Landis served as pallbearers. May his life challenge us all to be prepared to meet our Lord at any time.

Fisher - Sarah, daughter of George and Elizabeth Black, was born at Whitehouse, Ohio, Aug. 22, 1859; passed away Jan. 26, 1948, at Maumee Valley Hospital; aged 88 y. 5 m. 4 d. Death followed a prolonged suffering due to severe accidental bums received at her home. Complications, including bronchial pneumonia, set in. In her earlier life she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour, at which time she was baptized and received into the United Brethren Church. Later she was received into the Mennonite Church at the Springfield Township Chapel, remaining a member until death. Surviving are 3 nephews, one niece, and other distant relatives, together with a large number of friends. Funeral services, held at the Mennonite Church near Holland, Ohio, were conducted by the ministry of the West Clinton Church, Pettisville, Ohio. Interment was made in the Whitehouse Cemetery.

Guth - Peter L., son of Chris and Elizabeth Guth, was born near Washington, Ill., May 16, 1869; died at his home, Flanagan, Ill, April 29, 1948; aged 78 y. 11 m. 14 d. On Jan. 14, 1894, be was united in marriage to Lena Albrecht, who passed away on Feb. 26, 1925. Two children (Arthur, Gridley, Ill.; and Clara- Mrs. George A. Slagel, Flanagan, Ill.) were born to this union. They also took in eight month-old nephew (William Guth) to live in their home. His second marriage, on Oct. 10, 1926, was to Lena Zehr, Hopedale, Ill., who survives, together with 3 children (Eleanor, Edna, and Elmer). One brother (Amos), B grandsons, and 5 foster-grandchildren also survive. His parents, 3 brothers, and one sister preceded him in death. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, of which he remained a member. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Waldo Mennonite Church, Flanagan, by J. D. Hartzler on May 1. Text: Rev. 14:13. Burial was made in the Waldo Cemetery.

King - Ruth Ann, stillborn daughter of Willard and Grace King, Wauseon, Ohio, was born April 9, 1948, at the Wauseon, Ohio, Memorial Hospital. Instead of staying in her earthly home with her parents and two sisters, she was safely taken to her heavenly home. Brief services were conducted by Olen Nofziger at the Pettisville Cemetery, where burial was made on April 10.

Newcomer - Lydia, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Kilmer) Newcomer, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., July 23, 1877; died April 29, 1948; aged 70 y. 9 m. 6 d. Death resulted from pneumonia, contracted a short time before. Early in life she united with the Mennonite Church and was a consistent member wherever she lived. Her life was spent in helpfulness wherever she was needed. The last seven years of her life, during most of which time she was an invalid, were spent with her brother-in-law and sister (Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Yoder). Funeral services were conducted by D. A. Yoder and C. A. Shank at the Yellow. Creek Church, Goshen, Ind. Burial was made in the Olive Cemetery.