Christophel ­ Eli J., son of Jacob and Nancy (Lehman) Christophel, was born near Wakarusa, Ind., June 6, 1868; passed away July 5, 1949; aged 81 y. 29 d. In early manhood he was converted and united with the Mennonite Church at Cullom, Ill. On Dec, 20, 1893, he was united in marriage to Martha Hartman, of Cullom. On June 12, 1909, he was ordained deacon in the Cullom Church by J. S. Shoemaker and John Nice. The family moved from Cullom to Ohio, then to Filer, Idaho, and from there to Wakarusa, Ind., where he served as deacon of the Holdeman congregation until several years ago he was released, by his request, on account of his physical health. His health gradually became worse and he was bedfast for about eleven months because of paralysis. On June 28, 1949, he was taken to the Elkhart General Hospital for observation. Surviving are his wife, 3 children (Minnie Shantz, West Liberty, Ohio; Alice, at home; and Lewis, Lagrange, Ind.), 8 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Susie Reedy, Cullom, Ill.), other relatives, and many friends. One daughter (Sarah) predeceased him. Funeral services were conducted at the Olive Church by Warren Shaum and D. A. Yoder, and at the home by Silas Weldy.

Hosman ­ Alice Hosman was born Sept. 4, 1860; passed away at the Palmyra Infirmary, Palmyra, Mo., July 5, 1949; aged 88 y. 10 m. 1 d. On March 25, 1940, she was received into the Mennonite Mission Church of Hannibal, Mo., of which she remained a faithful member until death. Funeral services were conducted by Nelson E. Kauffman. Interment was made in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Kauffman ­ Amanda, daughter of Michael and Christina (Garber) Troyer, was born in Noble Co., Ind., Aug. 26, 1866; passed away at the home of her son (Mervin) at Topeka, Ind., July 3, 1949; aged 82 y. 10 m. 7 d. On Dec. 4, 1886, she was married to Eli K. Kauffman by John S. Coffman in Cass Co., Mo. In early girlhood she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, to which she remained faithful until death. Her husband passed away Dec. 27, 1943. One daughter (Clara Mae Weaver), her parents, one brother, and 4 sisters also preceded her in death. Surviving are 5 sons and one daughter (Ben F., Phoenix, Ariz.; Perry and Ida ­ Mrs. Levi H. Yoder, Akron, N.Y.; Jess, Clarence, N. Y.; Ora and Mervin, Topeka, Ind.), 28 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one brother (J. Frank Troyer, Cass Co., Mo.), and 4 sisters (Clara ­ Mrs. Amos Martin, and Mrs. Ida Musselman, Manson, Iowa; Sallie ­ Mrs. Ed Roggy, El Paso, Ill.: and Mrs. Dora Yoder, Clarence Center, N.Y.). After a long illness and patient suffering she leaves the memory of a beautiful Christian life. She was a gentle, loving mother and her parting request was that she meet each of her children and grandchildren in the glory world. Funeral services were conducted July 4 by Edwin Yoder at the home, Topeka, Ind., and on July 6 at the Clarence Center Mennonite Church, Clarence, N.Y., by Moses Roth and D. Edward Diener. Interment was made in the Good Mennonite Cemetery near by.

Myers ­ Elizabeth Y., daughter of Abraham and Nancy Yoder, was born in Ohio April 9, 1859; died at the home of her daughter July 9, 1949; aged 90 y. 3 m. At the age of seven she moved with her parents to Indiana; they located near Wakarusa, where she grew to womanhood. On Nov. 14, 1880, she was united in marriage to Isaac Myers, who passed away Jan. 28, 1940. After his death she made her home with her children. In 1886 she confessed Christ and was baptized and received as a member of the Mennonite Church, uniting with the Holdeman congregation, in which faith she died. On May 20, 1949, she fell and broke her hip, and was bedfast from that time. Manny times she expressed a desire to depart and be with her Lord. Surviving are her daughter (Sarah ­ Mrs. Mervin Pfieffer), 2 sons (Aaron, Goshen, Ind.; and Elmer, Wakarusa, Ind.), 20 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the home of her daughter and at the Olive Mennonite Church on July 12 by Warren Shaum and Silas Weldy.

Nebel ­ Daniel Webster, son of Martin and Barbara (Stucky) Nebel, was born July 21, 1883, near Noble, Iowa; passed away July 5, 1949; aged 65 y. 11 m. 15 d. Early in life he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and was baptized upon his confession of faith and received into the fellowship of the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, later transferring his membership to the Eicher Mennonite Church, where he remained a faithful member until death. On March 25, 1908, he was united in marriage to Alice Roth. They lived in the Wayland community until 1937, when they moved to Iowa City; two years later they moved to Washington, Iowa, where his wife passed away Dec. 26, 1947. After that he lived in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Death followed a stroke which occurred while he was at work carrying mail. Surviving are 6 children (Milton and Lorene ­ Mrs. Amos Graber, Wayland, Iowa; Dale, Iowa City, Iowa; Kathryn ­ Mrs. James Stoops, Bill, and Raymond, Washington, Iowa), 11 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Sam and Joe), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Mary Conrad, Mrs. Lena Kauffman, Mrs. Anna Gerig, and Mrs. Martha Boshart). One son (Jimmy), 2 grandchildren, 3 sisters, and an infant brother preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Stacy Funeral Home and at the Eicher Mennonite Church, conducted by Leander Fast and Simon Gingerich. Burial was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

Nebel ­ Joseph, son of Martin and Barbara (Stuckey) Nebel, was born in Henry Co., Iowa, Jan. 6, 1868; passed away after several years' illness. July 7, 1949; aged 8l y. 6 m. 1 d. On Feb. 28, 1895, he was united in marriage to Fannie Klopfenstein. They were blessed with 2 sons and a daughter; and their home was also opened to 2 motherless children (Lewis, whom they adopted, and his sister, Lillian, now Mrs. Glenn Hesser). As a young man he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church remaining a member until a few years before his death, when his membership was transferred to the Wayland congregation. Three years ago he and his wife retired from farming and moved to Wayland. Their daughter (Amanda), one son (David), and a grandson preceded him in death. Surviving are his companion, one son (Frank), one foster son (Lewis), one brother (Samuel), 4 sisters (Mrs. Lena Kauffman, Mrs. Mary Conrad, Mrs. Jacob Gerig, and Mrs. Elmer F. Boshart), 9 grandchildren, 8 foster grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held July 9 at the Zehr Funeral Home and at the Wayland Church, with Ezra Mullett in charge. Text: I John 3:1-3. Burial was made in the Sugar Creek Cemetery.

Schmidt ­ Anna, daughter of the late Amos and Lydia (Brenneman) Schmidt, was born near Ottawa, Ohio, July 22, 1873; departed from this life June 3, 1949, at the St. Rita Hospital, Lima, Ohio; aged 75 y. 10 m. 12 d. One brother, one sister, one half brother, and one half sister preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 sisters (Sara, Elida, Ohio; and Mrs. Joe Miller, Bremen, Ohio), one brother (Sam, Harper, Kans.), and one half brother (Perry, Lima, Ohio). Early in life she united with the Mennonite Church and at the time of her passing was a member of the Salem congregation, Elida, Ohio. There she filled her place silently but faithfully. At the passing of her stepmother she took charge of the home and cared for the family. The last eighteen years she gave her life tirelessly in ministering to the needs of her invalid sister (Sara). A spirit of patience and complete trust in God was expressed by both word and action in her last illness. Funeral services were held at the Salem Church on June 7, conducted by Kenneth G. Good and Lloy Kniss. Burial was made in the church cemetery.

Schrock ­ Nathan J., son of Joas and Elizabeth (Britzius) Schrock, was born near Walnut Creek, Ohio, Jan. 8, 1885; passed away at his home, where he had lived his entire life, June 27, 1949; aged 64 y. 5 m. 19 d. Death followed an illness of four months. In his early life he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, of which he was a member at the time of his death. On Nov. 26, 1905, he was united in marriage to Masa Hershberger, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons and 6 daughters (Kathryn, Long Beach, Calif.; Mary and Betty, Farmerstown, Ohio; Esther, Millersburg, Ohio; Paul, Sugarcreek, Ohio; Nelson, Conshohocken, Pa.; Robert, Strongsville, Ohio; Nolen, Howard, Dorothy, and Anna Jean, at home), 13 grandchildren, a half brother (Noah, Lagrange, Ind.), and a large number of other relatives and friends. His parents, one son (Ferman), one half sister (Cora), and one grandson preceded him in death. He was interested in the affairs of the community, of the church, and of his home. His singing of religious songs while at work in the fields brought comfort to him as well as to those who heard him. Funeral services were held at the Walnut Creek Church June 30, with Paul R. Miller, Alvin W. Miller, and Venus Hershberger officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Shuh ­ Benjamin Bowman Shuh was born March 14, 1880, in Perth Co., Ont., near Listowel; passed away July 4, 1949; aged 69 y. 3 m. 20 d. In 1890 he moved with his parents to Kitchener, Ont. (then Berlin, Ont.). In 1898 he accepted the Lord and was a faithful member of the church until death. In the pioneer days of 1905 he homesteaded in Guernsey, Sask., on the land on which he still lived at the time of his passing. On Feb. 26, 1908, he was married to Elizabeth Betzner, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Fred Bowman, Mrs. Merle Baker, both of Guernsey, Sask.; and Mrs. Jules Verbeck, Toronto, Ont.), one brother (Melvin, Kitchener, Ont.), and one sister (Mrs. Jean Lang, Preston, Ont.). Two children predeceased him in childhood. His passing was unexpected, occurring while he was attending conference sessions at Tofield, Alta., after a severe heart attack and a few hours' illness, at the home of J. B. Stauffer. He was a faithful worker in Sunday-school and church activities, having taught a young men's class in the early days and later an old men's class. Funeral services were held at the Sharon Mennonite church, Guernsey, Sask., on July 8 by Dan Schlabach and Stanley Shantz. Text: Jno. 11:28b, Ps. 23. Interment was trade in the adjoining cemetery.

Steckley ­ David J. Steckley was born at Hartford, Kans., Sept. 8, 1890; died at Albany, Oreg., June l2, 1949; aged 58 y. 9 m. 4 d. He was struck by a car and instantly killed while walking to church. When he was twelve years old he moved with his family to Nebraska; thirty-four years ago he moved to Oregon, having resided near Albany ever since. In December, 1916, he was married to Sylvia Tyson at Albany. She passed away June 10, 1942. Surviving are his mother (Mrs. Mary Steckley, Lebanon, Oreg.), 2 daughters (Mrs. Mildred Nelson, Albany, Oreg.; and Mrs. Verda Watson, Bellflower, Calif.), 2 sisters (Mrs. Velma Lindsey, Lebanon, Oreg.; and Mrs. Matilda Johnson, Corvallis, Oreg.), one brother (Albert, Albany, Oreg.), and a grandson. One sister (Mrs. Amelia Roth) died in 1945. In his youth he became a member of the Mennonite Church and was faithful until death. Funeral services were conducted by George Kauffman and M. E. Brenneman on June 15 at the Albany Mennonite Church. Text: John 11:25.26. Burial was made in the Willamette Memorial Cemetery.

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Bontrager ­ John P., son of John and Martha (King) Bontrager, was born in Colfax, Ohio, Feb. 1, 1872; passed away at his home in Atwater, Calif., June 8, 1949; aged 77 y. 4 m. 7 d. On Sept. 13, 1896, he was united in marriage to Amanda Hilty, who survives. Also surviving are 6 daughters (Catherine, Atwater, Calif.; Mrs. Fannie Detwiller, Logan, Ohio; Mrs. Mary Garner, Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Martha Headings, Livingstone, Calif.; Mrs. Mabel Horst and Jeanette, Atwater, Calif.), 8 grandchildren, one great-grandson, and 2 brothers (Amos, West Liberty, Ohio; Charles, Ft. Recovery, Ind.), and a sister (Mrs. Viola Kauffman, West Liberty, Ohio). One son (Paul) preceded him in death. At the age of nineteen he united with the Mennonite Church and was an active member until death. For a number of years he served the Bethel congregation, West Liberty, Ohio, as Sunday-school superintendent. In 1900 he went to Idaho, where he served as superintendent of the Nampa Sunday School for almost five years. In 1905 he moved to Albany, Oreg., and helped to organize the church there. On Oct. 5, 1905, he was ordained to the ministry, and on Oct. 15, 1911, to the office of bishop. In 1919 he went to Los Angeles and assisted in organizing the church there, where he was pastor until 1931, when he moved to Winton. There he served as pastor until his death. He was a very active bishop and evangelist, having traveled many, many miles and having given much effort in the cause of Christ. He was largely responsible for the organization of the South Pacific Conference. Funeral services were in charge of Luke Weaver and Sherman Maust. Burial was made in the Winton Cemetery.

Heatwole ­ Charles A. Heatwole was born Aug. 27, 1872, at Dale Enterprise, Va., where he spent his entire life; passed away May 16, 1949: aged 76 y. 8 m. 19 d. He was a lifelong member of the Mennonite Church. He was married to Mollie Garber, who preceded him in death forty-seven years ago. To this union were born 4 children (Mrs. Grover Miller and Mrs. Charles Barnhart. Dayton, Va.; Mrs. Dan Shank, Harrisonburg, Va.; and Floyd, Arlington, Va.). Also surviving are his second wife (Jennie Fifer) and 3 children (Mrs. Josie Butzler, Verona, Va.; Mrs. Daniel Myers, Harrisonburg, Va.; and Warren, Dale Enterprise, Va.), one brother (Amos, Dale Enterprise), and 2 sisters (Mrs. A. D. Heatwole, Dayton, Va.; and Mrs. E. W. Burkholder, Dale Enterprise). Two sons (Minor and Carl) preceded him in death. He was in usual health when he went to paint a roof for a neighbor and there died within a half hour. Funeral services were held May 18 at the home by B. S. Landis and at the Weaver Church by Hiram Weaver and A. R. Showalter. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Souder ­ Amanda, daughter of the late David and Elizabeth (Kulp) Benner, was born near Lederach, Pa., March 12, 1862; departed from this life May 23, 1949; aged 87 y. 2 m. 11 d. Death was caused by a cerebral hemorrhage, suffered two days previous. On Jan. 6, 1881, she was married to Jacob G. Souder. They moved to a farm near Skippack, Pa., where they raised their family, residing there for thirty-nine years. They accepted Christ and were received into fellowship at the Upper Skippack Mennonite Church, later transferring their membership to the Souderton congregation. Her husband predeceased her twenty-two years ago, after which she made her home with her son (Asher). During most of this time she was a regular attendant, when health permitted, at the Finland Church, where she was known to all as 'Grammy Souder." Her godly life was an inspiration to many; she was a friend of young and old. Her memory was good until the last, and she spent much of her time reading and sewing. Surviving are 6 sons and one daughter (George B., Harleysville, Pa.; Mrs. Anna Hunsicker, Souderton, Pa.: David B., Schwenkville, Pa.: Russel B. and Robert B., Souderton, Pa.; Harry B., Philadelphia. Pa.; and Asher B., Telford, Pa.), 14 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Mar 27 at the Souderton Mennonite Church, in charge of Claude Shisler and Jacob Moyer, assisted by Elmer Moyer and Russell Musselman. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Strite ­ Lizzie B., daughter of the late Abraham and Sara (Brubaker) Landis, was born near Cearfoss, Md., Aug. 8, 1877; passed away June 21, 1949; aged 71 y. 10 m. 13 d. Death followed an illness caused by diabetes and complications. At the age of eighteen she accepted Christ as her Saviour and joined the Mennonite Church, of which she was a faithful member until death. On Sept. 7, 1897, she was married to Andrew C. Strite. He had formerly been married to her sister (Annie B.) who lost her life in a fall from a tree. Besides being mother to her sister's 2 children (Ada May ­ Mrs. Peter Martin and Irvin L.) she was the mother of 4 sons (Earl C., Louis A., Abram J., and Cyrus L.). Surviving also are 30 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and a number of other relatives. One brother (David B.) predeceased her. Funeral services were held June 24 by Moses K. Horst at the home and by John D. Risser and Christian V. Martin at the Miller Mennonite Church. Text: Mark 14:8; II Tim. 1:12. Burial was made in the Miller Cemetery.

Wenger ­ Joseph M., son of Eli and Fanny (Miller) Wenger, was born near Orrville, Ohio, Sept. 8, 1876; passed away at his home near Orrville, July 25, 1949; aged 72 y. 10 m. 17 d. On Feb. 18, 1904, he was united in marriage to Emma Gerig, of Smithville, Ohio, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Mrs. Mervin Smucker, Smithville, Ohio; Roy, Kent, Ohio), 6 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. E. S. Lape, Bluffton, Ohio), 3 brothers (David, Smithville, Ohio; John, Goshen, Ind.; Fred, Orrville. Ohio), and a large number of other relatives and friends. Two sisters (Mrs. Menno Yoder and Mary Wenger) preceded him in death. He spent his entire life in the vicinity of Orrville and had a large circle of friends and acquaintances. In his youth he united with the Oak Grove Mennonite Church, near Smithville, and was a faithful member and regular attendant at the various services of the church. He took a special interest in sacred music, delighting to participate in hymn-singing. For many years he served as a member of the King Quartet and other musical organizations. He exemplified conscientious Christian living. Funeral services were held July 27 at the Oak Grove Church by V. M. Gerig and William G. Detweiler.

Wisler ­ John L., son of Jonas and Magdalene Wisler, was born Feb. 7, 1864, in Leetonia, Ohio; passed from this life July 22, 1949; aged 85 y. 5 m. 15 d. His parents and 2 sisters (Mrs. Manasses Zeigler and Mrs. Enos Detwiler) preceded him in death. On Dec. 29, 1887, he was married to Amanda Stouffer near Leetonia. One son (Arthur E.), one foster daughter (Lois Cullar), 5 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren survive. In early manhood he, with his companion, confessed Christ. They became members of the Leetonia Mennonite Church. For many years he served as trustee and was greatly interested in the maintenance of the church building and the advancement of the cause of Christ. He is also remembered for his kind hospitality. Funeral services were held at the Leetonia Church, in charge of I. B. Witmer and S. A. Yoder.

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Blough ­ Lizzie Ann, daughter of the late Jacob and Susan (Baer) Blough, was born at Hollsopple, Pa., May 16, 1873; died July 21, 1949; aged 76 y. 2 m. 5 d. Surviving are one sister and 4 brothers (Sadie Naugle, Hooversville, Pa.; Mahlon, Boswell, Pa.; Ed and Lemon, Johnstown, Pa.; and Milton, Hollsopple, Pa.). One sister and one brother preceded her in death. She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church for many years. Funeral services were held at the Kaufman Church on July 24, in charge of Harry Y. Shetler and Irvin Holsopple. Interment was made in the Blough Cemetery.

Blough ­ Mary Naomi, daughter of Ella Lehman, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., April 26, 1916; died at the home of her mother, Johnstown, Pa., July 4, 1949; aged 33 y. 2 m. 8 d. She was united in marriage to Orvin Blough, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Ruth Naomi, Barbara Ann, and Melvin Wayne), her mother, maternal grandmother (Susan Lehman, Johnstown, Pa.), a half brother (Walter G. Moore, Hollsopple, Pa.), and a half sister (Letha Fern Blough, Johnstown, Pa.). One daughter (Rhoda Marie) preceded her in death. At the age of twelve she accepted Christ and united with the Stahl Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until death. Funeral services were held July 7 at the home and at the Stahl Church by David C. Alwine and Harry C. Blough. Burial was made in the Stahl Cemetery.

Brenneman ­ Mary E., daughter of Israel and Magdalena (Eby) Hershey, was born in eastern Lancaster Co., Pa., April 4, 1885; passed away at the Oreville Mennonite Home, near Lancaster, Pa., July 18, 1949; aged 64 y. 3 m. 14 d. She was in poor health for several years. On May 12, 1906, she was united in marriage to Harry Roth Brenneman, who died July 30, 1930. One son (Caleb Prizer) died at the age of nine. Surviving are her mother, one son (I. Hershey), and 4 grandchildren. In her youth she united with the Mennonite Church and was a member of the East Chestnut Street congregation in Lancaster for many years. Funeral services were held at the Oreville Home by Jacob E. Brubaker and David M. Weaver. Text: John 14:1-21. Interment was made in the Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.

Eash ­ Josiah, son of the late Jacob and Fannie (Thomas) Eash, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., June 5, 1865; passed away July 3, 1949, at his home near Windom, Kans.; aged 84 y. 28 d. On July 1, 1888, he was united in marriage to Salome Miller, who preceded him in death on May 12, 1944. In 1891 he and his companion were baptized and united with the Church of the Brethren, of which he was a faithful and active member until death. In 1943 he suffered a paralytic stroke which left him an invalid. After the death of his wife his youngest son (Wilbur) faithfully cared for him, taking him to church and to visit friends whenever possible. He was always cheerful, patiently bearing his affliction, and spent many hours reading his Bible. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Charles Perkins, Conway, Kans.), 5 sons (Perry, Long Beach, Calif.; Jess, Hardtner, Kans.; Walter, Conway, Kans.; Palmer, Cherokee, Okla.; and Wilbur, at home), 8 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held July 6 at the Monitor Church of the Brethren conducted by J. J. Yoder and Oliver Dilley. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Hershberger ­ Simon, son of the late Tobias and Leah (Gingerich) Hershberger, was born April 27, 1874, near Dutton, Kent Co., Mich.; passed away July 20, 1949; aged 75 y. 2 m. 23 d. Death was caused by a heart attack. In 1894 he moved with his parents to Concord, Tenn. In 1900 they moved to Goltry, Okla., where he resided until 1946, when he retired from farming and moved to Protection, Kans. On April 27, 1902, he was married to Savilla H. Miller, who passed away Jan. 18, 1933. Surviving are 3 children (Andrew, Harper, Kans.; Levi, Kansas City, Kans.; Phebe ­ Mrs. Lester Selzer, Protection, Kans.), 8 grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. One daughter (Mary) and one brother (William) predeceased him. On Nov. 28, 1890, he was baptized and received into fellowship in the Mennonite Church by J. S. Coffman. On May 11, 1902, he was ordained to the ministry. During his service in this capacity the Lord used him to deliver 1,402 sermons, the last of which was delivered at the Protection Church on June 12, 1949. He dearly loved the Word of God and loved to contemplate the great messages God gave him through His Word. He was respected by all for his upright and honest Christian living. Funeral services were conducted at the Protection Church by R. M. Weaver, assisted by Alva Swartzendruber, Charles Schweitzer, Edward Yoder, and M. M. Troyer. Text: Phil. 1:21. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Hochstetler ­ Henry Franklin, son of Christ and Magdalena (Shetler) Hochstetler, was born near Kalona, Iowa, Dec. 14, 1907; passed away at his late home in Kalona, July 14, 1949: aged 41 y. 7 m. In his youth he united with the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church and remained a faithful and consistent member until death. On Dec. 25, 1927, he was united in marriage to Amy Marner, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Junior, Kalona, Iowa; his twin sister June ­ Mrs. Dwight Bender, Wellman, Iowa; and Joan, at home), one grandchild, one brother (Ray, Kalona), 2 sisters (Lydia ­ Mrs. Alva Yoder, Iowa City, Iowa; and Lala ­ Mrs. Marner Miller, Goshen, Ind.), and many other relatives and friends. His parents and one sister (Cora) preceded him in death. In October, 1948, he submitted to a major operation which revealed advanced stages of cancer. He suffered much but bore it patiently, with Christian courage and fortitude. He had been active in church work, Having served as Sunday-school superintendent, church trustee, and on many committees. He was a teacher at the Sandtown Sunday School when he became ill, and was a member of the local board of the Kansas City Mission until his death. Funeral services were held July 17 at the home by J. L. Hershberger and at the Lower Deer Creek Church by J. Y. Swartzendruber, assisted by S. B. Nafziger.

Landis ­ Samuel A., son of the late William and Catherine (Anker) Landis, was born in Juniata Co., Pa., Dec. 3, 1867; passed away July 25, 1949; aged 81 y. 7 m. 22 d. He grew to manhood at the place of his birth. In Lancaster Co. he met and married Barbara R. Weaver, and together they accepted Christ as their Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, establishing a Christian home and remaining faithful until death. He was never strong physically and in 1910 moved with his family to Fentress, Va., where he grew stronger. He again moved to Lancaster Co., where he spent the rest of his life, near Ephrata. Seven weeks before his death he became very ill. X rays, followed by an operation, revealed cancer. He spent his remaining days at home in his "prayer room," suffering intensely at times but very appreciative of all that was done for him. He was an active member of the Ephrata Mennonite Church, having taught the older men's Sunday-school class for many years. He was much concerned for the growth of the church and for the spiritual welfare of his children, grandchildren, and all others whom he contacted. His wife passed away March 30, 1944. Surviving are 8 children (Elva M.­ Mrs. Earl M. Snader, Manheim, Pa.; Anna M.­ Mrs. Chester H. Espenshade, Ephrata, Pa., with whom he resided the last years; Clarence W., Marietta, Ga.; Harry M., New Holland, Pa.; Martha E.­ Mrs. Daniel R. Weinhold, A. Roy, Adamstown, Pa.; Raymond E., Stevens, Pa.; Marian R.­ Mrs. Robert S. Eby, Lititz, Pa.), 27 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one brother (A. A., Ephrata, Pa.). Funeral services were held July 28 at the funeral home by Paul Lantz and at his home church by Amos Horst and Noah Burkholder. Text: II Tim. 4:7,8. Burial was made in the Metzler Cemetery, with a short service conducted by Mahlon Zimmerman.

Lapp ­ Anna Faye, daughter of Ben F, Jr., and Mary (Yoder) Lapp, Bird in Hand, Pa., was born June 8, 1947; died in the Lancaster, Pa., Osteopathic Hospital, July 20, 1949; aged 2 y. 1 m. 12 d. Surviving are her parents, 4 grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Samuel P. Yoder, Lancaster, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Lapp, Gap, Pa.), and a number of uncles, aunts, and cousins. A brother preceded her in death almost three years ago. Funeral services were held July 23 at the Weavertown Church by George Beiler and Elam Kauffman in German and Reuben Stoltzfus in English. Hymns were read by John A. Stoltzfus and Calvin Kennel. Burial was made in the Weavertown Cemetery.

Leaman ­ Lydia, daughter of the late Michael and Maria (Herr) Mosemann, was horn near Brunnerville, Pa.; died May 14, 1949, at the home of her daughter (Mrs. J. M. Leed); aged 78 y. Death followed an illness of four months. She was the widow of Benjamin B. Leaman, was a member of the Lititz Mennonite Church and president of the sewing circle for the past thirty-five years. Surviving are 2 children (Ada ­ Mrs. Jacob Leed and Benjamin, both of Lititz, Pa.), 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Horace Steely, Lancaster, Pa.). Funeral services were held May 17 by Charles Trunk, of the Lutheran Church, at the Spachti Funeral Parlor, and by Raymond Bucher at the Lititz Church. Interment was made in the Hess Cemetery.

Platchek - Howard Laverne, son of Russell and Ruth Platchek, was born Feb. 2, 1949; died March 29, 1949, at the Memorial Hospital, Pottstown, Pa.; aged 1 m. 27 d. Death followed a brief illness caused by pneumonia. Surviving are 2 sisters, 2 brothers, and his maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Schlosser). One sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Doots Funeral Home, Skippack, Pa., on April l. Interment was made in the Towamencin Mennonite Cemetery, Kulpsville, Pa.

Schiffler ­ Lydia Elsie, daughter of the late Jacob G. and Rebecca Snyder, was born May 12, 1884, in Adams Co., Nebr.; died June 9, 1949; aged 65 y. 27 d. She spent her entire life in Adams Co. At an early age she accepted Christ and was received into the Mennonite Church near Roseland, Nebr., where she served as a faithful member the remainder of her life. On May 20, 1903, she was united in marriage to Abraham Schiffler, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Albert J., New Meadows, Idaho; Mrs. Rebecca Taylor, Roseland, Nebr.; Phares P., Wendell, Idaho; R. Wesley, Filer, Idaho; George E., Phoenix, Ariz.: C. Marion, Roseland, Nebr.; Mrs. Ethel M. Dobbins, and Mrs. Elsie B. Hoylman, South English, Iowa), 22 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 brothers and 4 sisters (C. U. Snyder, Albany, Oreg.; D. E. Snyder, and Mrs. Hannah Weakly, Roseland, Nebr.; Mrs. Bertha Weakly, Pomona, Mo.; Mrs. Anna Kaufman, Creston, Mont.; Mrs. Alice Newel, Juniata, Nebr.), and a large number of other relatives and friends. Besides her parents she was predeceased by one infant sister and one grandson. Funeral services were conducted May 12 at the home by A. A. Schneider and at the church by Fred Reeb and Edward Diener. Texts: Job 1:21b; I Cor. 15; Ps. 23. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Schmidt ­ Helen Elizabeth Ann, daughter of David and Hilda Schmidt, was born Oct. 25, 1929; died May 24, 1949; aged 19 y. 6 m. 29 d. Death resulted from a train and car accident at a side road northeast of Baden, Ont. She accepted Christ as her Saviour during the Gypsy Smith campaign of 1941 and was a faithful member of the Baden Mennonite Church since its organization. She was faithful in her endeavor to serve the Lord and cheerfully did her part in the young people's meeting, Sunday School, prayer meeting, and the children's Bible hour. Surviving are her parents, one brother (Garfield), one niece, one nephew, and many friends. Funeral services were held at the Geiger Mennonite Church, in charge of H. James Martin, Moses Roth, and Andrew Jantzi. Interment was made in the Geiger Cemetery.

Yoder ­ Anna, daughter of Frederick and Sarah (Yoder) Swartzendruber, was born near Sharon Center, Johnson Co, Iowa, June 18, 1858; passed away at the home of her daughter (Mrs. Joe Stutzman) in Chappell, Nebr., July 22, 1949; aged 91 y. 1 m. 4 d. She grew to womanhood in the community where she was born. In her early youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful member until death. She was deeply devoted to God and His Word and keenly interested in the work of the church and the spiritual welfare of her family and friends. On Feb. 23, 1879, she was united in marriage to Christian S. Yoder. Surviving are 9 children (Sanford C., Goshen, Ind.; Elmer, Walla Walla, Wash.; Ezra, Emma, Bessie, and Cora, all of Chappell, Nebr.; Joe, Wellman, Iowa; Harry, Los Angeles, Calif.; and Sadie, Filer, Idaho), 33 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Her husband and 3 children (Mrs. Joel Guengerich, Wellman, Iowa; Samuel, and an infant son) preceded her in death. She, with her family lived for a number of years in Wright Co., Iowa. In 1910 they moved from there to Chappell, Nebr., where with the exception of one year, she made her home until the time of her death. Funeral services were held July 25 at the Chappell Mennonite Church, in charge of E. M. Yost and Fred Gingerich. Text: Rev. 14:13. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Zook ­ Edna Joyce, daughter of Roy A. and Selina (Miller) Zook, was born Feb. 16, 1915, in McPherson Co., Kans.; departed from this life May 28, 1949; aged 34 y. 3 m. 12 d. At the age of three she moved with her parents to Tofield, Alta., where early in life she confessed her Saviour during evangelistic meetings conducted by the late N. E. Miller, of Springs, Pa. She was baptized and received into the Salem Mennonite Church by the late N. E. Roth. A few years later, during a series of evangelistic meetings conducted by James Bucher, of Portland, Oreg., she consecrated her life to Christ and the church. In 1936 she moved to the States and in a few years entered city mission work in Kansas City, where the late J. D. Mininger was at that time superintendent. She gave heart and soul to her labors, the last few years contacting a good many Jewish people in their synagogues and elsewhere. The latter part of 1948 she was confined to her bed and at times suffered intense pain but bore it all bravely. Her chief desire was that Christ be magnified. Surviving are her parents, 4 sisters (Estella ­ Mrs. A. J. Kieffaber, Kansas City; Elvera ­ Mrs. Earl Berkey, Oronogo, Mo.; Esther, and Eldora, at home), 3 brothers (George R., Pitt, Minn.; Luke L., Kansas City; and John Mark, at home), and many other relatives and friends. Two brothers (Justus Matthias and Roy Allen, Jr.) preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Argentine Mennonite Church May 31, in charge of Joseph G. Hartzler, assisted by Paul Mininger, Rufus Horst, and Raymond Hershberger. Text: Rev. 22:14. Interment was made in the Maple Hill Cemetery.

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Kauffman ­ Barbara G., daughter of the late Benjamin B. and Anna (Kreider) Kauffman, was born near East Petersburg, Pa., Sept. 20, 1873; passed away June 17, 1949, at the home of her brother-in-law and sister (Mr. and Mrs. Frank N. Kreider) in East Petersburg; aged 75 y. 8 m. 27 d. Death followed an illness of eight weeks. Surviving is one sister (Mrs. Frank N. Kreider), with whom she resided. She was the youngest of 10 children, two of whom died in infancy. She was a member of the East Petersburg Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted June 20 at the home and at the East Petersburg Church by Henry Lutz and James Siegrist. Text: Heb. 12:1. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

King ­ Ora David, son of Andrew and Fannie (Hartzler) King, was born Nov. 25, 1904, in Harrison Twp., Champaign Co., Ohio; passed away July 23, 1949; aged 44 y. 7 m. 28 d. Death followed a half-hour illness of angina pectoris. He spent his entire life in or near West Liberty, Ohio. He was well known, admired. and respected among his fellow citizens in the community and was a devoted member of the West Liberty Congregational Christian Church. On Jan. 5, 1949, he married Ruth L. Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, one son (Tommy), one brother (Paul R. King, West Liberty, Ohio), and one sister (Delta ­ Mrs. Paul Swartz, also of West Liberty). One sister and 2 brothers preceded him in death. He was a devoted husband and father. Funeral services were held July 25 at the Congregational Christian Church by Robert Wearly, assisted by S. E. Allgyer. Burial was made in the Fairview Cemetery.

Landis ­ Nettie B., daughter of the late Jacob and Mary (Bender) Landis, was born Oct. 18, 1859, in Lancaster Co., Pa.; died unexpectedly at the home of one of her sons May 31, 1949; aged 89 y. 7 m. 13 d. One* Dec. 1, 1878, she was married to Aaron D. Landis, who preceded her in death Jan. 9, 1941. Four daughters also predeceased her. Surviving are 5 children (John L., Kreadyville, Pa.; Anna L.­ Mrs. Daniel R. Leaman, Ronks, Pa.; Emma L.­ Mrs. Jason R. Groff, Manheim, Pa.; Aaron L., and Sanford L., Lancaster, Pa.), 24 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Emma Shaeffer, Brownstown, Pa.). She made her home with one of her sons (Sanford). She lived a long and useful life and was a faithful member of the Mellinger Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held June 3 at the Mellinger Church by Harry S. Lefever and David L. Landis. Text: Rev. 14:13. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.   * [On]

Weaver ­ Jacob H., son of the late Aaron and Susan (Houser) Weaver, was born in East Lampeter Twp., Pa., July 26, 1867; died at his late home in East Lampeter Twp., near Bridgeport, June 14, 1949; aged 81 y. 10 m. 18 d. He had not enjoyed good health for some time. On Dec. 24, 1896, he was married to Anna S. Stauffer, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Miriam ­ Mrs. Enos W. Witmer), 4 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. A son (Chester) preceded him in death. In early life he united with the Mennonite Church and remained faithful until death. As long as his health permitted he was never absent from services. Funeral services were held June 17 at his late home by Harry S. Lefever and at the Mellinger Mennonite Church by David L. Landis and Elmer G. Martin. Texts: II Tim. 4:7; Rev. 22:14. Interment was made in the Mellinger Cemetery.

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Arbogast ­ Earl Calvin Arbogast was born in Pendleton Co., W. Va., July 16, 1905; died at his home, Mt. Clinton, Va., July 24, 1949; aged 44 y. 8 d. He moved to Virginia eleven years ago and was a well-known farmer and beloved neighbor. Death came suddenly, although he had been in failing health since October. He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church, having served as Sunday-school superintendent and teacher for a number of years. He was united in marriage to Clara Vance, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Carl, Dale Enterprise, Va.; Bruce, Olive, Wade, Harry, and Ruby, all at home), his mother (Mrs. Della Arbogast), one brother (Olie, Bridgewater, Va.), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Stephen Warner, of Ohio; Mrs. Blake Vance, Rockingham Co., Va.; and Gay, Mt. Clinton, Va.). S. H. Rhodes conducted the funeral service at the home and Harold Eshleman and James Shank at the Weaver Church. Burial was made in the near-by cemetery.

Croyle ­ Emma Jane, daughter of Levi M. and Katie A. (Gindlesperger) Thomas, was born Feb. 26, 1879; died July 26, 1949; aged 70 y. 5 m. On Nov. 15, 1896, she was married to John H. Croyle, who predeceased her on June 29, 1936. One son (Roy) died June 10, 1945. Surviving are one son (Lloyd S.), one daughter (Florence ­ Mrs. Kermit Yoder), 5 brothers and 4 sisters (Edward E., Pearl ­ Mrs. John Alwine, Lottie ­ Mrs. Harry Blough, Webster, Menno, Minnie ­ Mrs. John E. Blough, and Katie ­ Mrs. William Hershberger, all of Hollsopple, Pa.; Emaniah S., and J. Wesley, both of Thomas Mills, Pa.). She was baptized and received into the Thomas Mennonite Church on June 11, 1893, and was a faithful member. Funeral services were conducted by Roy Otto and Harry C. Blough at the Thomas Church, Hollsopple, Pa. Interment was made in the Thomas Mills Mennonite Cemetery.

Good ­ Richard Nelson, son of Ira K. and Beulah (Greider) Good, was born Nov. 2. 1943, at South Boston, Va.; departed from this life July 21, 1949; aged 5 y. 8 m. 19 d. Death resulted instantly when he fell from a moving farm trailer into the path of a wheel. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers and one sister (Kenneth Ira, Bonnie Kathryn, and Daniel Wayne), his paternal grandparents (Henry and Cora Brenneman Good), his maternal grandfather and step-grandmother (Oscar and Ida Mae Brown Greider, Lima, Ohio), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Ebenezer Church, South Boston, on July 17 with Joseph R. Driver and O. B. Snead officiating.

Lentz ­ John Henry, son of Lester and Elva (Gantz) Lentz, was born Oct. 30, 1938; died unexpectedly, of chronic nephritis, at his home, Elizabethtown, Pa., June 19, 1949; aged 10 y. 7 m. 19 d. He attended the Elizabethtown Mennonite Sunday School. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters and 3 brothers (Mrs. Benjamin Nauman and Wilbur, both of Elizabethtown; and Anna Jean, J. Allen, and Ralph, at home), and his grandmothers (Annie Lentz, Highspire, Pa.; and Annie Gantz, Elizabethtown). Funeral services were held at the Miller Funeral Home in Elizabethtown and at the Elizabethtown Church, with Noah W. Risser and Clarence E. Lutz in charge. Text: Mark 10:13-16. Burial was made in the Elizabethtown Mennonite Cemetery.

Schrock ­ David F., youngest son of John and Mattie Schrock, was born in Hutchinson, Kans., Aug. 19, 1928; died Aug. 1, 1949; 20 y. 11 m. 12 d. Death resulted from a motorcycle accident which occurred July 26. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters (Elizabeth and Fannie, both of Elkhart, Ind.), 3 brothers (Levi, Sweetwater, Tex.; Joseph, Middlebury, Ind.; and Andrew, Wakarusa, Ind.), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Aug. 4 at the home of his parents and at the Olive Church, in charge of Warren Shaum and Silas Weldy. Text: John 6:26, 27.

Wenger ­ Clemet David, son of the late Abraham and Sarah (Hartman) Wenger, was born Nov. 23, 1874, near Harrisonburg, Va.; died at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, July 5, 1949; aged 74 y. 7 m. 12 d. Death followed several years of failing health. He spent practically his entire life in the community in which he was born, being a farmer, nurseryman, and businessman. He did much to improve conditions in the community, and was a member of the Mennonite Church. On June 18, 1919, he was united in marriage to Bessie Rieter, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Mrs. Margaret Genua, Church Falls, Va.. Mark R., Dayton, Va., Mrs. Lois Frise, Jacksonville, Fla.; Mrs. Charlotte Halterman, Harrisonburg, Va.; and Paul, at home), 4 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Rachel Kilburn, and Sallie, Harrisonburg, Va.), and a number of nieces and nephews. Two sisters (Mrs. Rebecca Barnhart and Elizabeth and a brother (Isaac B.) preceded him in death. Aldine Brenneman had charge of the funeral service at the home and S. H. Rhodes and Harold Eshleman at the Weaver Church. Burial was made in the near-by cemetery,

Wilhelm ­ Frances, daughter of the late David J. and Magdalena Stutzman, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, April 5, 1870; passed away, following an extended illness, July 26, 1949; aged 79 y. 3 m. 21 d. In her youth she was received into the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, of which she remained a faithful member until death. On Dec. 30, 1894, she was married to Elmer Wilhelm, who preceded her in death on July 17, 1898. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. John Harmon, Farmerstown. Ohio, at whose home she died), one son (Leander, Walnut Creek, Ohio), 4 grandchildren, one adopted grandchild, one great-grandchild, and a large number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Walnut Creek Church July 28, with Paul R. Miller and Alvin W. Miller officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Wirth ­ Fanny Alice, daughter of Jacob N. and Lydia (Liechty) Conrad, was born in Green Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio, Feb. 3, 1874; died at her home, near Marshallville, Ohio, July 27, 1949; aged 75 y. 5 m. 24 d. She spent her entire life in the same community. In her youth she confessed Jesus Christ as her personal Saviour and was received into the fellowship of the Mennonite Church, as a member of the Pleasant Hill congregation. She was a faithful member until death. She was vitally interested in the work and spirituality of the church and attended services regularly as long as her physical condition permitted. Since January, 1946, her health had been failing and she endured great affliction. On Dec. 5, 1899, she was united in marriage to John Wirth, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Homer C., Smithville, Ohio; and Glenn W., Marshallville, Ohio), 2 grandchildren, one sister (Lydia ­ Mrs. Jacob Erwin, Marshallville, Ohio), 3 brothers (Reuben Conrad, Orrville, Ohio; Walter Conrad, Smithville, Ohio; and Homer Conrad, Lake Milton, Ohio), and 2 uncles. One son predeceased her in infancy. Funeral services were conducted July 30 at the home and at the Oak Grove Church by William G. Detweiler, assisted by K. F. Hartzler and W. D. Lindsey. Interment was made in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

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