Ebersole.-Daniel M. Ebersole was born April 27, 1872; died at the Lancaster Co. Home, Lancaster, Pa., March 3, 1949; aged 76 y. 10 m. 6 d. He was at one time a member of the Mennonite Church. Surviving is one brother (David M., Elizabethtown, Pa.). Funeral services were held March 6 at the Miller Funeral Home, Elizabethtown, by Noah W. Risser and Walter Oberholtzer. Burial was made in the Risser Mennonite Cemetery.

Eigsti.-William Joseph, son of Jacob and Veronica (Albercht) Eigsti, was born near Buda, Ill., Dec. 12, 1876; passed away March 19, 1949; aged 72 y. 3 m. 7 d. Death resulted two and one-half days after a cerebral hemorrhage. In his early years he united with the Willow Springs Mennonite Church, of Tiskilwa, Ill., which he supported faithfully until death. On Feb. 19, 1902, he was united in marriage to Amelia Burkey, of Ohio, Ill., who preceded him in death on May 19, 1915. To this union were born 3 children (Walter, Howard, and Kathryn). On Sept. 30, 1916, he was united in marriage to Anna Hartzler, of Garden City, Mo. To this union were born 3 children (Marion, Joseph, and one who died in infancy). Surviving are his wife (Anna), 4 children (Walter, Howard, and Joseph, of Buda; and Marion-Mrs. Weldon Nunemaker, Sterling, Ill., 3 grandchildren, and one brother (John H., Tiskilwa, Ill.). One sister (Katie-Mrs. John Gingerich) preceded him in death. His Christian testimony was expressed through his interest in church affairs and his regular attendance at church services. For many years he served as a trustee. He was also interested in the affairs of his local community and was deeply concerned for his family. His entire life was spent on the farm where he was born. Funeral services were held March 21 at the home and at the Willow Springs Church in charge of A. C. Good.

Gingerich.-Otto J., son of Joseph J. and Veronica (Goldsmith) Gingerich, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa., Oct. 10, 1879; died March 14, 1949; aged 69 y. 5 m. 4 d. In his youth he was baptized and received into the Lower Deer Creek Amish Mennonite Church. He grew to manhood on this community, and returned there after several years in Wisconsin and Ohio, to care for his aged father for four years. After the death of his father in 1916, he went to Trenton, Ohio, returning again to Iowa in 1939. The last several years of his life were spent with his nephew (John W. Gingerich) and family, in the Wellman, Iowa, community. While in Ohio he belonged to the Trenton Mennonite Church, after returning to Iowa he places his membership with the present Lower Deer Creek congregation, where he attended services when health permitted. Most of the last year of his life he was confined to his bed, having been in failing health for six months previous. Death resulted ten days after a cerebral hemorrhage. He was cheerful and appreciative during his illness and, conscious of his coming departure, made arrangements accordingly. One brother and 2 sisters predeceased him in childhood. One sister and 5 brothers (Lydiann-Mrs. Eli Hochstetler, Henry, William, Joseph, Solomon, and John) passed away during the last eight and one half years. Among other relatives and friends, there survive 25 nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Lower Deer Creek Church, Kalona, Iowa, March 16, with J. Y. Swartzendruber and J. L. Hershberger in charge.

Miller.-Amos C., son of Christian and Catherine (Gingerich) Miller, was born near Kalona, Iowa, July 1, 1867; passed away at his home near Midland, Mich., March 10, 1949; aged 81 y. 8 m. 9 d. On Jan. 3, 1895 he was united in marriage to Amanda Bender, who preceded him in death on June 12, 1923. To this union were born 4 children. On Feb. 23, 1935, he was married to Ella Yoder, of Midland, Mich., who survives. Also surviving are his 4 children (Viola-Mrs. Warren Miller, Millersburg, Ind.; Melvin F., Wellman, Iowa; Lydia-Mrs. Merton Scalf, also of Wellman; and Merton A., Kalona, Iowa), 6 stepchildren (Cora-Mrs. Dan Wyse, Bertha-Mrs. Clarence Miller, Florence-Mrs. Roy Wiedman, Melvin Yoder, all of Midland, Mich.; Elsa-Mrs. Olie Arbagast, and J. Otis, both of Virginia), 3 sisters (Mrs. Asnath Miller, Mrs. Katie Brenneman, and Mrs. Lydia Brenneman, all of Kalona), 39 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. His parents and 4 sisters preceded him in death. In his youth he confessed Christ as his personal Saviour and became a member of the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, of Kalona, in which faith he died. He was very fond of sacred music and was always at his place of worship as long as health permitted. He moved to Midland fourteen years ago. Funeral services were held at Midland March 11 and at Kalona March 13, with J. Y. Swartzendruber and J .L. Hershberger in charge.

Miller.-Louis J., son of Jacob B. and Catharine (Shetler) Miller, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, March 15, 1873; died at Sarasota, Fla., March 16, 1949; aged 76 y. 1 d. His sudden passing was caused by a heart attack. On Dec. 5, 1895, he was married to Sarah Stutsman, Sharon Center, Iowa, who survives. Also surviving are his daughter (Erma-Mrs. Jacob L. Erb, Wellman, Iowa), 2 sons (Glen R., Goshen, Ind.; and L. Wallace, Normal, Ill.), 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters and 2 brothers (Barbara-Mrs. Daniel J. Boller, Katie-Mrs. Ananias Kinsinger, George J., Mary-Mrs. Marion Erb, Fannie-Mrs. Gideon G. Marner, and Erwin J.). Three brothers (William, Jacob, and Joel) and 5 sisters (Helena, Eliza, Nancy-Mrs. B. J. Otto, Emma-Mrs. Leo Hooley, and Lydia-Mrs. Simon Brenneman) preceded him in death. In early youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and remained a faithful member of the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, Kalona, Iowa, until death. Brief services were conducted at Sarasota by T. H. Brenneman on March 17, followed by services at the Lower Deer Creek Church on March 20, in charge of John Y. Swartzendruber, assisted by Joe L. Hershberger and Fred S. Brenneman.

Renno.-Rose, daughter of Joseph and Rachel Bacher, was born at Washington, Ind., Feb. 8, 1892; died at her home in Wolford, N. Dak., March 7, 1949; aged 57 y. 29 d. In 1898 she moved with her parents to Wolford, where she lived the remainder of her life. On Nov. 5, 1912, she was united in marriage to Korie J. Renno, who preceded her in death in December, 1918. Her parents, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters also predeceased her. Surviving are 4 daughters (Ann Stoll, Dorothy Beachy, Wolford, N. Dak., Verda Miller, Rolette, N. Dak.; Hilda Renno, of Wolford), one brother (Noah), her stepmother (Mary Bacher), 2 half brothers (David and John Bacher, of Wolford), and many other relatives and friends. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Old Order Amish Church, recently transferring her membership to the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Lakeview Church, conducted by the local ministers. Text: II Cor. 4:17, 18.

Rife.-Abram Rush Rife was born in Franklin Co., Pa., April 30, 1868; passed away at Scotland, Pa., June 27, 1948; aged 80 y. 1 m. 27 d. Funeral services were conducted at the Chambersburg, Pa., Church, June 30 by C. V. Martin and Irvin Lehman. Burial was made in the Chambersburg Mennonite Cemetery.

Warye.-Sarah E. was born to John and Mary (Stutzman) Yoder at Nappanee, Ind., Oct. 1, 1859; died from a cerebral hemorrhage on March 11, 1949; aged 89 y. 5 m. 10 d. Her father died when she was young and the family moved to Topeka, Ind.; there she grew to womanhood. In her youth she united with the Maple Grove Mennonite Church. When she moved to Ohio at the age of twenty she transferred her membership to the Oak Grove Mennonite Church. There she remained a faithful member, attending services regularly as long as her health permitted. On Jan. 20, 1881, she was united in marriage to Jonathan J. Warye, who was later ordained a minister of the Oak Grove congregation. She shared his joys and responsibilities until he death in 1930. To this union were born 4 children (John Elton, Columbus, Ohio; Orville Byron, Hubbard, Oreg.; Alma Rebecca-Mrs. J. J. Fisher, Bloomsburg, P.; and Mary Gladys-Mrs. W. W. Miller, Columbus, Ohio), all of who survive, along with 9 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, other relatives and many friends. She was the only remaining member of her family, her mother and 3 brothers having preceded her in death. After the death of her husband she resided with her daughter Mary until 1946 and then with her daughter Alma. Her life was one of quiet Christian service. To the end she maintained a lively interest in the church which she loved, keeping herself informed of the activities of the church at large through reading of the church periodicals. She was a constant reader of the Bible and religious literature. A devout Christian, she never lost faith in the goodness of God and His promises, and looked forward to His coming. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Although at times she endured pain and suffering she remained cheerful and alert. Funeral services were held at the Oak Grove Church on March 14 by N. E. Troyer, assisted by S. E. Allgyer. Text, chosen by the deceased: II Cor. 5:10. Interment was made in the Hooley Cemetery.

Yoder.-Harvey Lucius, son of Isaiah and Abeline Yoder, was born near Garden City, Mo., March 18, 1874; passed away at the Pine Crest Home for Aged neat St. Louis, Mo.; aged 74 y. 11 m. 23 d. His parents, 2 sisters (Mrs. Link Wilhelm, Centerville, Pa.; and Mrs. Lee King, West Liberty, Ohio), and 3 brothers (Henry, Wesley, and Ervie, of the Home) preceded him in death. Surviving are one brother (Harely, La Junta, Colo.) and 2 sisters (Mrs. Levi Plank, Portage Co., Ohio; and Lizzie, of the Home). A semi-invalid, he was cared for by his sister Lizzie as long as her health permitted. He was a man of few words, honest and helpful, a lover of nature. He enjoyed life fully, and although trials and deep sorrows were often his, he bore them without much complaint. Funeral services were held March 13 at the Sycamore Grove Church, Garden City, Mo., in charge of Raymond Hershberger, assisted by John Kauffman. Text: Ps. 23:4. Burial was made in the Clearfork Cemetery.

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Clark, Catharine Miller was born near Berlin, Ohio, Oct. 5, 1866; died in the Pomerine Hospital, Millersburg, Ohio, Feb. 1, 1949; aged 82 y. 3 m. 26 d. On Feb. 19, 1884, she was married to William Clark, who preceded her in death on April 21, 1926. In her youth she became a member of the Matins Creek Mennonite Church, and remained so to the end of her life. Surviving are 4 sons (Elmer O., Kokomo, Ind.; Eli, Herbert, and De Sylvia, all of Millersburg), one daughter (Mrs. Earl Shie, Millersburg), and one brother (Levi, Millersburg). A son (Albert) and a daughter (Orrvilla Smith) preceded her in death. Funeral services were conducted by D. D. Miller and S. W. Sommer.

Diller.-Maggie M., daughter of the late Abram and Fannie (Huber) Strite, was born in Washington Co., Md., July 3, 1877; died at her home Feb. 25, 1949; aged 71 y. 7 m. 22 d. On Dec. 15, 1896, she was married to John H. Diller, Chambersburg, Pa., who preceded her in death Jan. 8, 1944. She was the last surviving of six sisters. She lived all her life at the same place except the first seven years of married life. She was blessed with good health until about a year before her death, when the first symptoms of heart trouble appeared. Surviving are 4 sons and one daughter (Norman M., J. Elmer, Amos H., Reuben L., and Edna M.), 29 grandchildren, and one great-grandson. Her example in contentment was outstanding. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and was received into the Miller Mennonite Church of which she remained a member until death. For thirteen years her husband served as deacon, during which time she did her part in helping him. Funeral services were held March 1, conducted by Amos J. Martin and at the home by John D. Risser and Moses K. Horst at the Miller Church. Text: Ps. 116:15. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

Donze.-Louis, son of Alfred and Marie Donze, was born near Peoria, Ill., Sept. 17, 1894; passed away March 4, 1949; aged 54 y. 5 m. 15 d. He had been a medical patient in the Mennonite Hospital at Bloomington, Ill., for eighteen days. At the age of twelve he moved with the family to Nebraska, and after six years returned to Illinois. He accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and was baptized and received into the Mennonite Church. On Jan. 1, 1918, he was united in marriage to Rose Wagner. Their first home was near Roanoke, Ill. The last twenty-six years they spent on a farm near El Paso. Surviving are his wife, one daughter (Mrs. Edith Harris, El Paso, Ill.), 2 sons (Virgil, of El Paso, and Byron, at home), 3 grandsons, 5 brothers and 2 sisters (August, Peoria, Ill.; Fred, El Paso; Peter, Cornell, Ill.; Ben, John, Mrs. Louisa Schwenk and Mrs. Mary Kitt, all of Wauneta, Nebr.). Funeral services were held at the Roanoke Mennonite Church, in charge of Ezra B. Yordy and John L. Harnish. Text: I Cor. 15:20.

Grieser.-Daniel J., son of the late Christian and Veronica (Nofziger) Grieser, was born near Archbold, Fulton Co., Ohio, March 3, 1887; died at his home near Wauseon, Ohio, March 3, 1949; aged 62 y. 1 m. 28 d. He was blessed with good health until the last few years. At times he suffered much distress but endured his affliction with patience and fortitude; he was confined to his bed only about three weeks prior to his death. On Jan. 20, 1910, he was united in marriage to Rosa Beck, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons and 5 daughters (Oraland and Dorothy, Wauseon, Ohio; Cletus, Leo, Ind.; Ivan, Chauncy, Florence, Lucile, Arlene, Doris-Mrs. Wesley Liechty, Dale, and Marvin, all of Wauseon), 11 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Menno and Aaron, Archbold, Ohio), one sister (Mrs. Fannie Beck, Stryker, Ohio), and a large number of other relatives and friends. Two grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters preceded him in death. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining a member until death. He was a loving and devoted husband, a kind father, and a respected neighbor. He was deeply interested in the spiritual welfare of his family and the church and was active in church work, serving as superintendent or teacher in the Sunday school or in some other official work most of his Christian life. Funeral services were conducted at the West Clinton Mennonite Church, Pettisville, Ohio, on March 6 by Dan Sommers and E. B. Frey. Interment was made in the Pettisville Cemetery.

Holdeman.-Mary (Polly), daughter of David D. and Catharine (Kurtz) Blough, was born in Middlebury Twp., near Goshen, Ind., March 11, 1856; died at the home of a niece (Mrs. J. W. Mecum), Middlebury, Ind., Feb. 14, 1949; aged 92 y. 11 m. 24 d. Death resulted from a stroke. She united with the Mennonite Church in her youth and was a faithful member of the Middlebury congregation until death. She was a lifelong resident of Elkhart Co., Ind. Her husband (Peter Holdeman) preceded her in death in 1911. Surviving are a brother (Jonathan K. Blough, Goshen, Ind.), a number of nieces and nephews, and many friends. Funeral services were held at the Middlebury Mennonite Church, in charge of the local ministry. Text: I Peter 1:3-5. Burial was made in the Forest Grove Cemetery.

Hostetler.-Abraham E., son of Emmanuel and Magdalena Hostetler, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., near Middlebury, Jan. 7, 1869; passed away near Middlebury March 5, 1949; aged 80 y. 1 m. 26 d. When he was eleven years old the family moved to Missouri, not far from Garden City. As a young man he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining a member until death. On Jan 4, 1893, he was united in marriage to Cassie Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Elmer and William, Middlebury, Ind.; and Nellie-Mrs. Ottis Hostetler, White Pigeon, Mich.), 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, one brother (Henry, Harper, Kans.), 4 half sisters (Laura-Mrs. Rolin Zook, Allensville, Pa.; Kate-Mrs. Baldwin Miller, Pryor, Okla.; Fannie and Cora Hostetler, Harper, Kans.), and many other relatives and friends. One daughter (Sadie-Mrs. Edwin J., Miller, Conneaut Lake, Pa.) passed away on Jan. 30, 1949. In 1905 they moved to Indiana, near Middlebury, where he spent the remainder of his life. He had always enjoyed apparently good health until Jan. 8, 1949, he had a heart attack; others followed at intervals, causing severe pain, and resulting in death. Funeral services were held March 8 at the Forks Mennonite Church, near Middlebury, in charge of Malvin Miller and Early Bontrager. Burial was made in the Miller Cemetery.

Imhoff.-Edward Henry, son of Joseph and Alvina (Schertz) Imhoff, was born in Linn Two., north of Roanoke, Ill., Jan. 27, 1900; died Oct. 6, 1948; aged 48 y. 8 m. 9 d. In his youth he accepted Christ and became a member of the Metamora Mennonite Church, to which faith he held throughout his life. He was engaged in farming near Metamora. His sudden death resulting from an accident which occurred while he was operating a corn picker, came as a great shock to the community, and especially to his aged mother, to whom he was a great help and comfort. His father preceded him in death six years ago. Surviving besides his mother is a foster sister (Mrs. John Springer). Funeral services were held at the home and at the Metamora Church on Oct. 8, in charge of Roy D. Roth. Text: I Thess. 4:13, 14. Burial was made in the Stewart-Harmony Cemetery, near Metamora.

Kline.-Mrs. Myrna Kline, of Sunnyside, near Lancaster, Pa., departed this life March 16, 1949; aged 45 y. Surviving are one daughter (Maude-Mrs. Frank Heisler) and one son (William). She had been a member of the Sunnyside Mission for several years and although greatly afflicted in body-having been a patient in the hospital twelve times-she was patient and cheerful. At her request an anointing service was held during her last stay at the hospital. Funeral services were conducted at the Sunnyside Church on March 20 by David High and Jacob Harnish. Burial was made in the Mellinger Cemetery.

Metz.-Titus G., son of Abram and Flora (Godshall) Metz, was born Dec. 29, 1901, in Lower Salford Twp., Pa.; passed away Dec. 22, 1948, at the Grandview Hospital, Sellersville, Pa.; aged 46 y. 11 m. 23 d. Death followed a five month illness caused by leukemia. He suffered much but was very patient. He was a member of the Towamencin Mennonite Church, Kulpsville, Pa. Surviving are his wife (Anna Haupt Metz), one daughter (Betty Lou), his parents, 4 brothers and one sister (Abram, Henry, Herman, Walton, all of Mainland, Pa.; and Mamie-Mrs. Williard Beidler, Telford, Pa.). One brother and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted at the home and at the Towamencin Church by Warren Moyer, William Andres, and Markley Clemmer. Text: Phil. 2:21, 23. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Miller.-Albert Porter Miller was born April 4, 1886; departed this life Feb. 16, 1949, after a brief illness caused by heart complications at the Pomerine Hospital, Millersburg, Ohio; aged 62 y. 10 m. 12 d. In early childhood he was adopted into the home of the late Isaac I. Miller, Walnut Creek, where he resided until about twelve years ago, when he moved with his foster mother and daughter to Berlin, Ohio, where he lived until death. In June, 1909, he was married to Cora Schrock, who preceded him in death in 1910. One daughter (Beulah-Mrs. Kenneth Voltz) also predeceased him, in 1946. Surviving are 2 grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral services were conducted by Paul R. Miller at the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church on Feb. 19. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Miller.-John C., son of the late Christian J. and Elizabeth (Shrock) Miller, was born near Walnut Creek, Ohio, Aug. 25, 1874; departed this life at his home near Walnut Creek, Jan. 31, 1949; aged 74 y. 5 m. 6 d. He had been in failing health for a number of years; about four weeks before his death he realized that his passing was imminent. In young manhood he became a Christian and affiliated with the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church. He was faithful to the church and earnestly supported the work until his death. On Dec. 26, 1905, he was united in marriage to Clara Zaugg, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Paul, at home; Thomas F., Walnut Creek), one daughter (Arlene, at home), 2 brothers (William C., Sugarcreek, Ohio; Abe C., Walnut Creek), 3 sisters (Mrs. Abe Mishler, and Mrs. Omar Blaugh, both of Sugarcreek; and Mrs. M. R. Blickensterfer, Shanesville, Ohio), 4 grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held by Paul R. Miller at the Walnut Creek Church on Feb. 3. Burial was made in the church cemetery.

Myers.-Mary Ellen, daughter of the late Jacob and Lydia (Sensenig) Hollinger, was born March 1, 1896, in Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa.; passed away at her home near Talmage, Pa., Jan. 12, 1949; aged 52 y. 10 m. 11 d. Death was caused by cancer. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Landis Valley Mennonite Church. On Dec. 7, 1941, she was united in marriage to Linton D. Myers, who survives. Two years later her husband was ordained to the office of deacon at the Carpenter Church; she faithfully preformed her duties as a deacon's wife and as a Sunday-school teacher. In her affliction she was very patient, as a wife and stepmother she was kind and loving, and she proved a blessing to many. Surviving are her husband, 10 stepchildren (Anna-Mrs. Menno Shelly, Manheim, Pa.; Elmer Myers, Lititz, Pa.; Esther-Mrs. Earl Martin and Mabel-Mrs. Paul Witmer, both of Manheim, Pa.; Alma-Mrs. Norman Brackbill, Witmer, Pa.; John, Paul, Robert, Earl, and Lloyd Myers, at home), 15 grandchildren, one brother (Mahlon, Lancaster, Pa.), 2 sisters (Ada Mae-Mrs. Daniel Rohrer, Manheim, Pa.; and Barbara-Mrs. Henry Martin, Roseville, Pa.), 5 half brothers and 2 half sisters (Anna-Mrs. Aaron Harnish, Christiana, Pa.; Henry, Lititz, Pa.; Elam, East Petersburg, Pa.; John, Lancaster, Pa.; Emma-Mrs. Daniel Kreider, East Petersburg; Jacob, Columbus, Ohio; and Levi, Manheim. Pa). Funeral services were held Jan. 15 at the home by Elmer Martin and at the Landis Valley Mennonite Church by Mahlon Witmer, Michael Wenger, and Ira D. Landis. Text: Mark 14:8. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Shrock.-Eliza Zaugg was born near Trail, Ohio, Jan. 16, 1872; passed away at her home Feb. 7, 1949, following an extended illness; aged 77 y. 21 d. In her youth she affiliated with the Walnut Creek, Ohio, Church, remaining a faithful member until death. In Nov. 29, 1892, she was united in marriage to Henry J. Shrock, who preceded her in death in November, 1933. One son (Ray) also predeceased her in death on April 30, 1948. Surviving are 7 children (Grover, Shanesville, Ohio; Lister, at home; Walter, Detroit, Mich.; Van Buren, Winesburg, Ohio; John, Millersburg, Ohio; Mae, at home; and Mrs. Clara Mast, Strongsville, Ohio), 14 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Ira, Monroe, Wash.; and Amos, East Rochester, Ohio), 3 sisters (Mrs. John C. Miller, Mrs. William Brand, Trail, Ohio; and Ida, Sugarcreek, Ohio), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church Feb. 9, with Paul R. Miller in charge. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Sponaugle.-Martha Susan, daughter of Peggie Harper and Jack Simpson, was born near Macksville, W. Va., Feb. 15, 1851; died at Parsons Rest Home, Parson, W. Va., March 22, 1949; aged 98 y. 1 m. 7 d. Surviving are 4 children (Mrs. Mary Alice Lambert and Walter Painter, Whitmore, W. Va.; Jake and Robert Painter, Harman, W. Va.), one sister (Mrs. Alice Flynn, Durbin, W. Va.), 26 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and many other relatives and friends. Preceding her in death were 3 husbands (Jake Painter, Ephrim Calhoun, and George Sponaugle), 2 daughters (Floda and Jennie Nelson), one sister, and 6 brothers. She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Services were conducted by Hiram Weaver at the Bethel Mennonite Church, Job, W. Va., and at the Day Cemetery, Macksville, W. Va., where interment was made.

Transcriber's note: "Ephrim" as in the original.

Troyer.-Emanuel, son of the late Moses K. and Nancy Troyer, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, July 3, 1868; passed away at his home, near Trail, Ohio, Jan. 29, 1949; aged 80 y. 6 m. 26 d. Death followed a lingering illness of ten years, the last three of which he was deprived of the faculty of speech. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Savoiur and became a member of the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, of which he remained a faithful member until death. He was always keenly interested in the work of the Lord and the church and willingly assumed any responsibility given him. For nearly twenty years he served as Sunday-school superintendent in the near-by Kolb Church. On Jan. 12, 1890, he was united in marriage to Susanah Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Leander, Shanesville, Ohio; and Arthur, at home), 3 daughters (Bertha-Mrs. Lester H. Miller, Barrs Mills, Ohio; Laoma-Mrs. Earl Bauders, Justus, Ohio; and Verna, at home), 7 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother (Al, Walnut Creek), 2 sisters (Linda and Lizzie, Canton, Ohio), and a large number of other relatives and friends. One grandchild, 4 sons, and 3 sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church on Feb. 1, with of Paul R. Miller and O N. Johns in charge. Burial was made in the church cemetery.

Troyer.-Michael I., son of the late Isaac and Elizabeth (Domer) Troyer, was born near Sugarcreek, Ohio, Oct. 19, 1865; departed from this life at the same place, Jan. 26, 1949; aged 83 y. 3 m. 7 d. With the exception of a few years spent in Stark Co., Ohio, he resided his entire life at the parental home now owned by his nephew (Monroe Troyer), with who he lived until death. As a young man he became a Christian and joined the Amish Church. On Feb. 8, 1948, he affiliated with the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church. Already stricken with the infirmities of old age and ailing health, he was unable to participate actively in the church. His parents and 4 brothers preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 brothers (Isaac, Wooster, Ohio, and John, Hartville, Ohio) and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted by Paul R. Miller at the Walnut Creek Church on Jan. 30. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Yoder.-Harvey Lucius, son of Isaiah and Abeline Yoder, was born near Garden City. Mo., March 18, 1874; passed away March 11, 1949, at the Pine Crest Home for Aged near St. Louis, Mo.; aged 74 y. 11 m. 23 d. His parents, 2 sisters (Mrs. Link Wilhelm, Centerville, La.; and Mrs. Lee King, West Liberty, Ohio), and 3 brothers (Henry, Wesley, and Ervie) preceded him in death. Surviving are one brother (Harley, La Junta, Colo.), and 2 sisters Mrs. Levi Plank, Portage Co., Ohio; and Lizzie, of the Home). A semi-invalid, he was cared for by his sister Lizzie as long as her health permitted. He was a man of few words, honest and helpful, a lover of nature. He enjoyed life fully, and although trials and deep sorrows were often his, he bore them without much complaint. Funeral services were held March 13 at the Sycamore Grove Church, Garden City, Mo., in charge of Raymond Hershberger, assisted by John Kauffman. Text: Ps. 23:4. Burial was made in the Clearfork Cemetery.

Transcriber's note: This obituary was also in the April 5, 1949 issue of Gospel Herald.

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Berner.-Anna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Roupp, Hesston, Kans., was born at Moundridge, Kans.: Dec. 29, 1892; died at Bethel Deaconess Hospital, Newton, Kans., March 25, 1949; aged 56 y. 2 m. 24 d. Her parents, one sister (Mrs. Abigail Roupp Destine), and 2 brothers (Fred and Edward) preceded her in death. Of her father's family only 2 brothers survive (John, Hesston, Kans., and Frank, Fall River, Kans.). On May 2, 1915, she was married to Homer Allen Berner, of Hesston. This union was blessed with 4 children (Leonard R., North Little Rock, Ark.; Mrs. Florence McCullough, Brewster, Wash.; Mrs. Pearl Lilly, Bridgeport, Wash.; and Mrs. Wilma Winfrey, Wichita, Kans.), all of whom survive, together with 5 grandchildren. The family lived on a farm near Hesston until 1944, when they moved to Newton. She grew up in a Christian home and attended the Pennsylvania Mennonite Church. She was a faithful wife, a devoted mother, and loved to do good deeds for others. She left a testimony that she was prepared to go. Funeral services were held at the Pennsylvania Church March 27 by Earl Buckwalter, assisted by Earl Powell of the Nazarene Church. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Brubaker.-Ella, daughter of John G. and Lydia (Winey) Gingrich, was born near Evendale, Pa., Feb. 24, 1886; passed away at her home March 17, 1949; aged 63 y. 21 d. In her youth she confessed Christ during meetings held by Noah H. Mack at the Lauver Church. She became a member of the Lauver congregation. On Dec. 24, 1908, she was united in marriage to Jacob G. Brubaker. Her parents and one sister (Cora) preceded her in death. Surviving are her husband, 2 daughters (Almo E.-Mrs. Eli S. Graybill, Evendale, Pa.; and Ida Mae, at home), 2 grandchildren, one brother (John, Evendale), and 3 sisters (Libbie, McAlisterville, Pa.; Mrs. Mabel Wetzel, Beavertown, Pa.; and Mrs. Carrie Leister, McAlisterville, Pa.). Funeral services were held March 21 at the home and at the Lauver Church, conducted by W. W. Graybill and Banks Weaver. Text: Acts 9:36-42.

Carlson.-Andrew Gustave, son of Gust and Venla Carlson, was born in Las Animas, Colo., April 15, 1905; died March 27, 1949; aged 43 y. 11 m. 12 d. He lived in Colorado much of his life. In 1930 he graduated from the University of Nebraska and taught school for one year at the High School in Cozad, Nebr. Following this he became ill and was in the Mennonite Sanitarium at La Junta for approximately eighteen months. April, 1934, he was married to Verda Shenk, to which union was born a son (Robert E.). He had been in fairly good health until the last several years. Five months last year he as in the Lutheran Sanitarium and was in bed at home from that time on. He was a member of good standing of the Austana Lutheran Church of Denver. Funeral services were held in Las Animas March 31, conducted by Allen H. Erb.

Clune.-Mrs. Sina M. Clune, born Sept. 15, 1870, at Minneapolis, Kans., died at her home in Hutchinson, Kans., Feb. 26, 1949; aged 78 y. 5 m. 11 d. Surviving are 3 sons (Thomas C., at home; George W., Danville, Iowa; and James L., of Hutchinson), 5 daughters (Mrs. Bertha Stanley, St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Margaret Gadberry, Salina, Kans.; Mrs. Evelyn McCullough, Mrs. Viola Newburn, and Mrs. Myrtle Strong, of Hutchinson), one sister (Mrs. Amy Clune, Kansas City, Mo.), 3 brothers (Charles and Cash Doty, Great Bend, Kans.; and John Doty, Hutchinson, Kans.), 42 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. At the time of her death she was a member of the Hutchinson Mennonite Mission Church. Funeral services were held at the Elliot-Gard Funeral Home in Hutchinson, with Sanford E. King in charge. Text: Rev. 4:1, 2. Burial was made in the Eastside Cemetery, Hutchinson.

Cressman.-Magdalena, daughter of the late Peter Shirk and Magadalena Martin was born at Bridgeport, Ont.; April 3, 1878; passed away at her home near Kitchener, Ont., after a brief illness, March 18, 1949; aged 70 y. 11 m. 15 d. On March 14, 1900, she was united in marriage to Isaiah H. Cressman at Bridgeport. He preceded her in death Dec. 19, 1942. Surviving are 7 daughters (Vera-Mrs. Simeon Weaver, Floradale, Ont.; Una, a missionary in Argentina; Cora, Kitchener, Ont.; Leona, Baden, Ont.; Olive.-Mrs. Alfred High, Vineland, Station, Ont.; Mabel, Toronto, Ont.; and Edith-Mrs. Lloyd Woolner, Kitchener), 6 sons (Leander, Pierrepont, Manor, N.Y.; Freeman and Clifford, Kitchener; Harold, Wellesley, Ont.; Elton, Alma, Ont.; and Clayton, of Kitchener), 5 sisters (Mrs. Catherine Shantz, Kitchener; Mrs. Addison D. Snyder, Bloomingdale, Ont.; Mrs. Benjamin Drudge, Lexington, Ont.; Mrs. Addison S. Snider, Bridgeport; Mrs. Walter Shantz, Pine Hill, Ont.), and one brother Noah Shirk, Bridgeport, Ont.). Two daughters (Mary and Pearl), 2 sisters (Mrs. William Kraft and Mrs. Gideon Bechtel), 2 brothers (George and Martin Shirk) predeceased her, as did also 2 infant sisters and one infant brother. She was a faithful member of the First Mennonite Church, deeply spiritual, highly influential, and very desirous that her family should experience God's best for their lives. Her concern reached to the lives of others, even on foreign shores. Funeral services were conducted by C. F. Derstine, assisted by S. F. Coffman and Merle Shantz. Text: Pro. 31:10-31.

Transcriber's note: "Magadalena" as in the original.

Harshbarger.-Mary, daughter of Gideon and Gertrude (Byler) Yoder, was born near Barville, Pa., Dec. 5, 1874; passed away at her home near West Liberty, Ohio, March 24, 1949; aged 74 y. 3 m. 19 d. She had been ill for six months and was bedfast for a week. On Sept. 30, 1897, she was united in marriage to Reuben Harshbarger, who survives. Also surviving are her aged mother, 2 daughters (Irene-Mrs. Albert Zook and Effie-Mrs. David Markley, Jr., both of Wooster, Ohio), one son (A. Allen, Springfield, Ohio), a niece (Bertha Hartzler-Mrs. Harley King, West Liberty, Ohio), who was reared in the home, 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. A. R. Icenogle, Lewistown, Ohio), and 4 brothers (Menno and Andrew, Orrville, Ohio; Noah, Huntington Beach, Calif.; and Edo, West Liberty, Ohio). In September, 1912, they moved to Ohio and resided near West Liberty. Early in life she united with the Mennonite Church, of which she was a member at the time of her death. Funeral services were held March 27 at the South Union Mennonite Church by Noah Troyer, assisted by Marion King. Burial was made in the South Union Cemetery.

Forrer.-George F., son of Henry and Charlotte Forrer, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Jan. 24, 1850; passed away at the home of his daughter (Mrs. H. H. Buchwalter), near Dalton, Ohio, March 23, 1949; aged 99 y. 1 m. 29 d. As far as is known, he was at the time of his death the oldest person in Wayne Co., Ohio. In November, 1946, he suffered a fall and was bedfast from that time on. His death resulted from a partial stroke which he suffered about a week before. In early youth he moved with his parents to a farm northeast of Orrville, Ohio; he resided in the same community from that time on. As a young man he accepted Christ and united with the Mennonite Church, of which he remained a member until death. On Jan. 2, 1875, he was united in marriage to Elvina Martin, who preceded him in death Dec. 24, 1931. To this union were born 4 children (Nancy-Mrs. Albert Ream, Ida-Mrs. David Geiser, Orrville, Ohio; Charlotte-Mrs. Harry Buchwalter, and Leroy, of Dalton). Also surviving are 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was the last surviving member of his family. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Martins Mennonite Church, near Orrville, on March 26 by Alva Wengerd, P. R. Lantz, Stanford Mumaw, and William G. Detweiler. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Haueter.-Lina, daughter of the late Isaac and Catherine Lehman, was born near Orrville, Ohio, Jan. 12, 1884; died suddenly at her home in Orrville, March 20, 1949; aged 65 y. 2 m. 8 d. On June 20, 1905, she was united in marriage to Alfred Haueter, to which union were born 12 children, two of whom preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 sons (Lester, Marvin, and George, all of Orrville), 7 daughters (Mrs. Mildred Stutz, Navarre, Ohio; Mrs. Ellen Brown, Mrs. Mary Bixler, Mrs. Martha Bixler, Edna and Miriam, Orrville, Ohio; and Mrs. Margaret Albright, Wooster, Ohio), 18 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. E. P. Gerber and Mrs. Elias Falb, Kidron, Ohio; and Mrs. John Boegli, of Orrville). She was a charter member of the Orrville Mennonite Church and was a truly devoted Christian mother. Many friends, neighbors, and relatives will remember her kindness. Her going was very unexpected, occurring as she was getting ready for Sunday school and church. Funeral services were conducted at her home and at the Martins Church, in charge of I. W. Royer, Harold Bauman, Stanford, Mumaw, and D. R. McFadden.

Heaven.-Thomas Le Roy, son of Robert and Ethel Heaven, was born near Clarksville, Mich., April 19, 1910; passed away at the Sarasota Hospital, Sarasota, Fla., March 15, 1949; aged 38 y. 10 m. 26 d. At the age of nineteen he united with the Bowne Mennonite Church near Clarksville. On Dec. 9, 1930, he was united in marriage to Gladys Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Marian Irene and Floyd Lee), his father, one brother (Clarence, Kalamazoo, Mich.), 4 sisters ( Mrs. Lena Hines, Clarksville; Mrs. Josephine Potter, Lake Odessa, Mich.; Mrs. Letha Lumbert, Mesick, Mich.; and Mrs. Lillian Troyer, Grandville, Mich.). His mother predeceased him in August, 1945. He enjoyed serving as superintendent for a number of years and as Sunday school teacher, at the Bowne Church. He and his family moved to Sarasota last fall. Funeral services were held at the Bayshore Mennonite Church on March 16, in charge of T. H. Brenneman, assisted by Otho Shenk, and at the Bowne Mennonite Church near Clarksville on March 20, in charge of Dan Zook, assisted by T. E. Schrock. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Herr.-Ezra B., son of Abraham and Elizabeth (Burkholder) Herr was born Oct. 31, 1877; died at the St. Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., March 24, 1949; aged 71 y. 4 m. 24 d. Death was caused by a stroke. He was a member of the Stumptown Mennonite Church and resided at Bird in Hand, Pa. Surviving are 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral services were held March 28 at the home and at the Mellinger Mennonite Church by Elmer G. Martin and David L. Landis. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Hershberger.-Ella, daughter of the late Peter J. and Malinda Miller, was born near Walnut Creek, Ohio, June 16, 1889; passed away after an extended illness March 3, 1949; aged 59 y. 6 m. 17 d. Except for eleven years spent in Portage Co., she was a lifelong resident of the Walnut Creek community. As a young girl she confessed Christ as her Saviour and united with the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, of which she was a member at death. Her testimony throughout her long illness evidenced her faithfulness, obedience, and trust. On Dec. 19, 1909, she was united in marriage to Venus Hershberger, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Esther, at home; Arlene-Mrs. Clay Schrock, Sugarcreek, Ohio; Miller, Reading, Pa.; Titus, at home; Oneta-Mrs. Glen Immel, Shanesville, Ohio; Evelyn-Mrs. Roy Schlabach, at home; Clair, a student as Goshen College), one granddaughter, 4 sisters (Mrs. Al Gerber, Sugarcreek, Ohio; Mrs. James Mishler, Shipshewana, Ind.; Mrs. Mary Mast, Bolivar, Ohio; Mrs. Ray Mast, Sugarcreek, Ohio), 5 brothers (Clarence, Converse, Ind.; Malvin, Middlebury, Ind.; John, Mantua, Ohio; Dan and Kermit, both of Millersburg, Ohio), and a number of other relatives and friends. One son, one daughter, and 2 grandsons preceded her in death. For the last eighteen years her companion served in the ministry of the church and she loyally shared the joys and cares of this responsibility. Funeral services were held at the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church on March 6, with Paul R. Miller and M. B. Hostetler in charge. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Kennel.-Joseph G., son of the late John P. and Mattie (Glick) Kennel, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Aug. 8, 1876; passed away at his home near Atglen, Chester Co., Pa., March 13, 1949; aged 72 y. 7 m. 5 d. He resided thirty-eight years on the farm where he died. It was on this farm that he instituted the annual open-air singing which was the first held in 1933. He was baptized in Fauquier Co., Va., in September, 1897, by Cornelius Beachey and in 1899 transferred his membership to the Millwood and Maple Grove Amish Mennonite congregation, where he labored faithfully until his health failed. For a number of years he served as Sunday-school teacher, for sixteen years as Sunday-school secretary, and for several years as assistant superintendent. He was a loving father and grandfather, a good counselor, and a lover of singing. On Jan. 17, 1905, he was united in marriage to Annie Mast, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Marian E.-Mrs. Leroy Zook and Ira M., both of Atglen, Pa.; Lena V.-Mrs. Menno Stauffer, Soudersburg, Pa.; Earl J., Gap, Pa.; and Vernon, Atglen), one foster son (Calvin Sweigart, Jr., Atglen, Pa.), 6 grandchildren, and 4 brothers ( John A., Parkesburg, Pa.; Isaac G., Atglen, Pa.; Aaron M., Honeybrook, Pa.; Elam B., Paoli, Pa.). One brother and 2 sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted at his late home March 16 by Abner Stoltzfus and at the Maple Grove Church, near Atglen, by Calvin Kennel, Isaac Mast, and Ira Kurtz. Texts: James 4:14, John 14:1-6. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Lapp.-Fanny, daughter of John and Leah (Lapp) King was born near Mascot, Lancaster Co., Pa., Jan. 25, 1867; passed away near Gordonville, Pa., Feb. 26, 1949; aged 82 y. 1 m. 1 d. In her youth she confessed Christ as her Saviour and united with the Amish Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until death. She was quiet, peaceful, and uncomplaining. On Dec. 21, 1893, she was married to Christian E. Beiler, who passed away four years later. In 1903 she was united in marriage to Samuel Beiler, who predeceased her in 1917. In 1930 she was united in marriage to Jacob M. Lapp, a preacher, who survives. Also surviving are 7 stepchildren, a number of stepgrandchildren, one brother (Christian King), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held March 1 by two nephews, John Lapp and Benjamin Lapp.

Lehman.-Simon W., son of Peter Lehman and Cathrine Widrick, was born near Beaver Falls, N.Y., June 19, 1870; passed away at the home of his daughter (Mrs. Jacob Moser) March 27, 1949; aged 78 y. 9 m. 8 d. On March 23, 1899, he was married to Catherine M. Zehr, who predeceased him on July 5, 1932. To this union were born 2 children. One son died in infancy. Surviving are one daughter (Nina-Mrs. Jacob Moser, Beaver Falls, N.Y.; 5 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Andrew, Deer River, N.Y.; and Daniel, Croghan, N.Y.), and a large number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held March 30 at the First Mennonite Church, New Bremen, N.Y., by Allen Gingerich and Gordon Schrag. Text: Heb. 4:9. Interment was made in the Croghan Cemetery.

Martin.-John C., son of Isaac and Christina (Shoup) Martin, was born Jan. 12, 1857, in Holmes Co., Ohio; departed from this life March 24, 1949; aged 92 y. 2 m. 12 d. His health had been reasonably good until several weeks before his death he suffered an attack of grippe, complications from which resulted in death. Surviving are one son (Ira A., Columbiana, Ohio), one sister (Mrs. Howard Clark, also of Columbiana), and a number of nieces and nephews, and cousins. On Oct. 14, 1879, he was married to Sarah Metzler, New Springfield, Ohio, the mother of his remaining son, who passed away Aug. 18, 1887. On March 21, 1889, he was married to Nancy Bucher, of Holmes Co., Ohio, who passed away Nov. 11, 1922. On March 23, 1924, he was married to Susan Culp, Columbiana, Ohio, who passed away in February, 1938. After her death he lived alone for six years and then moved into the home of S. A. Yoder, of Columbiana. There he resided until he was taken to the Mayhew Nursing Home the day before his death. He was a kind and helpful neighbor and a regular church attendant, being a faithful member of the Leetonia Mennonite Church. The last five years of his life he missed services only a few Sundays. Funeral services were conducted at the Midway Mennonite Church by I. B. Witmer, assisted by Jonas Horst, of the Church of the Brethren. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Mast.-Andrew J. Mast was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, June 10, 1873; died in the St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, Ill., March 17, 1949; aged 75 y. 9 m. 7 d. Death followed an operation for a ruptured stomach ulcer. On Oct. 27, 1896, he was married to Millie Yoder of Gibson, Miss., where a small Amish settlement had been started about a year earlier. On Oct. 27, 1897, he was ordained their minister and on June 4, 1899, bishop. The last forty-five years he lived in the Arthur, Ill., vicinity. Seven daughters preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife, 3 sons, 2 daughters, 3 brothers, and one half sister. Funeral services were held at the home, near Arthur, by Mose W. Yoder and Ira Nisly, and in a neighbor's home by William Bontrager and Edwin Hershberger. Over one thousand people attended the funeral, including 27 bishops, ministers, and deacons from other states.

Ours.-Russell Frederick, son of James and Ida (Judy) Ours, was born near Petersburg, W. Va., July 8, 1888; died at his home near Harrisonburg, Va., Jan. 5, 1949; aged 60 y. 5 m. 27 d. On Nov. 5, 1916, he was united in marriage to Marie E. Wenger, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Charles, Harrisonburg, Va.; Harold, Pinto, Md.; Richard, at home; Doris-Mrs. Clayton Berkey, Sheridan, Oreg.; Lois and Mary Louise, at home), 2 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Leonard, Baltimore, Md.; Elmer, Winchester, Va.; John and Clarence, Parsons, W. Va.), 3 sisters (Leota-Mrs. Dice Simmons, Hershey, Pa.; Nell-Mrs. Rodney Barb, and Ann-Mrs. Elmer Gatrelle, both of Parsons, W. Va.). His mother preceded him in death. At the age of twenty-nine he accepted Christ and united with the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the home by S. H. Rhodes and at the Weaver Mennonite Church by J. R. Mumaw. Text: Ps. 90. Interment was made in the near-by cemetery.

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Bender.-Elias, son of the late Jacob S. and Barbara Bender, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Jan. 24, 1890; passed to his eternal reward March 3, 1949; aged 59 y. 1 m. 7 d. He had been in failing health for two years, due to a heart condition. In 1906 he accepted Christ as his Saviour and was received into the East Zorra A.M. congregation by the late Jacob M. Bender. He remained a faithful member until death. On Oct. 27, 1914, he was married to Lena Zehr, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Verna Mae-Mrs. Alvin Jutzi, Baden, Ont.), 2 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Noah and Manasseh, both of East Zorra, Ont.), 4 sisters (Amanda-Mrs. Menno Zehr, Ida-Mrs. Simon Bender, Christina-Mrs. Norman Roi, of East Zorra; and Emma-Mrs. Albert Oesch, Milverton, Ont.), and a large number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Daniel Wagler and at the East Zorra A.M. Church by Moses O. Jantzi and Henry Yantzi. Text: II Tim. 4:7. Burial was made in the Steinman A.M. Cemetery.

Brenneman.-Samuel A., son of Jacob D. and Sarah Brenneman, was born near Elida, Ohio, Feb. 25, 1897; departed from this life at the Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio, March 18, 1949; aged 52 y. 21 d. Death followed several months' illness from a diabetic condition. On Dec. 4, 1919, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Powell, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Florence, Clifford, David, and Harold, all at home), 2 sisters (Ada-Mrs. Moses Miller and Effie-Mrs. Joseph Heatwole, both of Elida, Ohio), one brother (Jacob A., Elida), and many other relatives and friends. One daughter (Beulah) and 2 sisters preceded him in death. In early youth he united with the Pike Mennonite congregation, of which he remained a faithful member until death. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Pike Church, conducted by Elmer E. Yoder, assisted by G. H. Brunk. Interment was made in the Salem Cemetery.

Fisher.-John M., son of Eli and Hannah (Kurtz) Fisher, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 24, 1882; passed away in the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., where he had been a patient for eight days. Death was caused by cancer of the intestines. On Jan. 12, 1909, he was united in marriage to Rachel P. Smoker, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters and one son (Elsie, Ada, and Anna, of Morgantown, Pa.; Sadie-Mrs. Jesse Stoltzfus, Elverson, Pa.; Susan-Mrs. Joseph Kurtz, Narvon, Pa; and John, Anselma, Pa.), 10 grandchildren, 8 brothers and 3 sisters (Aaron, Daniel, Mrs. Fannie Smoker, Gideon, Elam, Ezra, Mrs. Annie Petersheim, Elias, Christian, Mrs. Thomas King, and Jacob). His parents and one sister (Lizzie) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Conestoga A.M. Church, Morgantown, Pa. Funeral services were held March 12 at the home of Jesse Stoltzfus by C. J. Kurtz and at the Conestoga Church by Ira Kurtz and Omar Kurtz. Texts: Gen. 18:19; John 14:2. Interment was made in the Millwood Cemetery with services by David Yoder.

Jackson.-Jennie Margaret, daughter of the late George H. D. and Mary M. (Brenneman) Ross, was born near Elida, Allen Co., Ohio, Oct. 18, 1884; departed this life at her home in Azusa, Calif., March 16, 1949; aged 64 y. 4 m. 28 d. Death resulted from a heart attack. In her youth she confessed Christ and united with the Mennonite Church, being baptized by J. M. Shenk. In 1903, she moved with her parents to La Junta, Colo. In November, 1911, she was married to Bruce R. Jackson, of La Junta. They established their home in Fresno, Calif., and the remainder of her life was spent in Arizona and California, where her husband was an employee of the Santa Fe Railroad. Wherever she lived she took an active interest in church work, always affiliating with groups of strong spiritual and missionary emphasis. At death she was a member of the Baptist Church of Azusa, where she was leader of a missionary organization. She was a devoted mother and companion, virtually interested in the spiritual welfare of her family and giving her children every advantage of church influence and home training within her power. Her last years particularly were a tribute to the faith and teaching of her parents. She enjoyed the fellowship of the Gospel Herald. Her friends knew her as a woman of prayer and spiritual discernment and zeal. One brother and 2 sisters preceded her in death in infancy, and her father died in 1936. Surviving are her husband (B. R. Jackson, Azusa, Calif.), 2 daughters (Melba-Mrs. Rollin Netzly, San Bruno, Calif.; and Margaret-Mrs. Waldo Hackamack, Burbank, Calif.) one son (B. Ross Jackson, Castle Butte, via Winslow, Ariz.), 5 grandchildren, her mother, 2 sisters (Mrs. Nora Webb, Lima, Ohio; and Onie-Mrs. Carl Nilsson, San Francisco, Calif.), 2 brothers (Robert R., South Boston, Va.; and I. Mark, Hesston, Kans.), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were in charge of her pastor, Lowel R. Spangler. Interment was made in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Calif., with services by a former pastor.

Riehl.-Elizabeth, daughter of Eli and Elizabeth (Kurtz) Stoltzfus, was born near Mechanicsburg, Lancaster Co., Pa., April 29, 1861; departed this life March 17, 1949, at the home of her daughter (Sadie Riehl), Morgantown, Pa., following a short illness; aged 87 y. 10 m. 17 d. In her youth she united with the Amish Mennonite Church. On Feb. 7, 1889, she was united in marriage to Christian S. Riehl, who survives. To this union were born 3 children, one of whom died in infancy. Surviving are 2 children (Sadie, at home; and John M., near Ephrata, Pa.), 2 adopted children (Marie-Mrs. Clarence Helmuth, Elverson, Pa.; and Edward, Allentown, Pa.), and 7 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Ira A. Kurtz and at the Conestoga Church by Isaac Mast and Aaron Mast. Texts: Job 14; II Cor. 5:1, I Thess. 4:13, 14. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Risser.-Ella Risser came to brighten the home of Ephraim and May (Horst) Risser, near Peabody, Kans., on June 4, 1912; passed away March 27, 1949; aged 36 y. 9 m. 23 d. She was the first in the family. When she was about six years old, the Lord called her mother away, leaving four little ones (Ella, Ethel, now at home in Hesston, Kans.; Beulah, who passed away in 1938; and Margaret, now Mrs. Robert Thaxton, Gallipolis, Ohio). One brother (Eldon) now lives at Denver, Colo. Excerpts from a paper written by Ella twenty years later give us a picture of her experiences in life: "I can recall those days very vividly in my mind as a sad experience for my father. Four years later my father was married to Emma King. We had a very good stepmother. She always felt it her duty to teach and care for us the way our own mother would have. We made our home at Hesston, Kans. At the age of twelve, Jesus called me into His fold. I was happy to know my sins were washed away. I loved the precious promises in His Word and put my trust in Him. I was baptized and became a member of the Mennonite Church. I graduated from the Hesston Academy in 1932. As I grew older, I was anxious to serve the Lord and others. I felt the Lord wanted me to serve as a nurse. I was rather undecided where to go for training. My stepmother urged me to go to Bethel. I have thanked the Lord many times for this step. In 1933 I entered the school of nursing education at Bethel Deaconess Hospital. Those three years were the happiest years of my life, even though there were many difficulties and hard work. What a wonderful opportunity one has to testify for the Lord in this field of service and to lead others to Him! After graduation I worked on general duty in the hospital in Goessel for eleven months. I prayed that the Lord would lead me to some definite field of service. I had no definite place in view. I simply trusted Him, and told the Lord I was willing to go where He wanted me to go. While studying and praying about what I should do, the way opened for me to join the sisterhood at Bethel; of course, I felt that was the Lord calling me. With much prayer and thought, I was willing to say yes to the Lord. What a satisfaction and peace of heart to know where He wants His children! Although the way is not always easy, we can be happy in Him. With this wonderful promise and many others, I know He will never fail or leave us: 'I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye' (Ps. 32:8)." That was her testimony in 1937. Since then she has rendered ten years of service as anesthetist and operating-room supervisor. May we, too, so live that God shall be glorified through our lives and that we shall be ready to go when He calls. Funeral services were held March 30 at the Bethel Deaconess Home in Newton by J. E. Entz and at the First Mennonite Church by Earl Buchwalter, assisted by J. E. Entz and H. J. Dyck. Text: John 12:3b. Interment was made in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Troyer.-Joseph J. Troyer was born near Lagrange, Ind., Jan. 28, 1881; passed away at his home, near Fairview, Mich., April 4, 1949; aged 68 y. 2 m. 7 d. As a young boy he moved with his parents from Indiana to Ohio, and at the age of eighteen to Oscoda Co., Mich. On March 24, 1904, he was married to Mattie Weaver, who passed away March 24, 1926. A daughter (Mary) died at the age of seven. Surviving are 10 children (Jeremiah, Lydia, Joseph, Samuel, David, Benjamin, Mrs. Amanda Oaks, and Mrs. Fanny Miller, of Fairview, Mich.; Mrs. Minnie Helmuth, Williamsville, N.Y.; and Mrs. Sarah Bontrager, Midland, Mich.), 14 grandchildren, 3 brothers (David and Roman, of Fairview; Rudy, Middlebury, Ind.), 3 sisters (Minnie Weaver, Middlefield, Ohio; Fanny Jantzi, Au Gres, Mich.; and Mary Bontrager, Kokomo, Ind.), and a large number of other relatives and friends. One brother and 4 sisters preceded him in death. Death resulted suddenly from a cerebral hemorrhage, while he was out working alone. Funeral services were held at the Fairview Church on April 10, in charge of Menno Esch and Moses Steiner. Text: I Sam. 20:3c. Burial was made in the Amish Cemetery near Fairview.

Weaver.-James S., son of James S. and Vera (Stahl) Weaver, was born near Ephrata, Lancaster Co., Pa., Sept. 21, 1938; passed away March 21, 1949, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster, Pa.; aged 10 y. 6 m. Death followed a short illness. Surviving are his parents, 3 brothers and a sister (Jesse, Wayne, Phoebe, and Lee, all at home), 2 grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. John A. Weaver), one great-stepgrandmother (Mrs. Maggie Weaver), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the home of his parents March 24 by Noah Zimmerman and at the Springville Mennonite Church by Joseph O. Weaver and Joseph Hostetter. Text: Mark 13:33. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Smith.-Alma P. Smith, born at Evansville, Ind., Aug. 31, 1877, passed from this life March 31, 1949, while a patient at Mercy Hospital, Canton, Ohio, following an illness of pneumonia; aged 71 y. 7 m. In 1903 she united in marriage to Harry M. Smith, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Eva-Mrs. Harvey Smith and Mary-Mrs. Clarence Drukenbrode), 3 sons (Robert and Lee, at home, and Harry, North Canton, Ohio), 10 grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. One daughter (Mercedes) preceded her in death. Although an invalid from arthritis and confined to a rocking chair for about twenty-eight years, she was devoted to her family and continued as a loyal member of the Mennonite Church in Canton, Ohio, being enrolled as a member of the home department of the Sunday school. Funeral services were conducted at the Welch Funeral Home in charge of J. J. Hostetler on April 4. Burial was made in the West Lawn Cemetery.

Stoltzfus.-Annie S. Kauffman was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Oct. 28, 1872; died March 6, 1949; aged 76 y. 4 m. 6 d. Her husband (Ezra L. Stoltzfus) preceded her in death six years ago. Four children also predeceased her. She was a kind and loving mother and had many friends. Surviving are 8 children, 42 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Weavertown Amish Mennonite Church, Bird in Hand, Pa. Funeral services in charge of George Beiler in German and Abner Stoltzfus in English were held at the Weavertown Church. Burial was made in the Gordonville Cemetery.

Transcribed by Carolyn Hunnicutt, Indiana