Bauman. -- Matilda, daughter of the late Abram and Mary Groff, was born April 29, 1865, in Waterloo Twp., Ont.; passed away at her home in Waterloo Sept. 10, 1949; aged 84 y. 4 m. 11 d. On Feb. 9, 1890, she was married to Ira S. Bauman, who predeceased her on Oct. 14, 1935. Surviving are 3 sons, 4 daughters, 9 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Hannah Meier, Paris, Ont.), and 2 brothers (Abram, Winnipegosis, Man.; and Jacob, Hamilton, Ont.). In her youth she was baptized and received into the Mennonite Church, of which she was a faithful member until death. She was a loving Christian mother. Funeral services were held at the Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo, in charge of Noah Hunsberger and J. B. Martin.
Detweiler. -- Irene, daughter of Howard A. and Lizzie L. Detweiler, was born in Telford, Pa., Oct. 30, 1921; passed away Aug. 9, 1949; aged 27 y. 9 m. 9 d. Death came unexpectedly after four weeks of declining health, and after four days in the Grandview Hospital at Sellersville, Pa., where she was under observation for a digestive disorder. At the age of four she moved with her parents to Souderton, Pa., where she spent the rest of her life. Not being very strong, she spent her time doing housework for local families after leaving high school. When she was fifteen she united with the Souderton Mennonite Church and lived a very conscientious Christian life. She was active in Sunday-school teaching and was very well liked by her class of girls. In spite of a physical hindrance, she was always eager to serve her Master to a greater extent. Her kind heart and loving smile were noticeable to all. Surviving are her parents, 4 brothers (Vernon, Willis, Harold, and Paul), 3 grandparents (Malinda K. Detweiler, Abram L. and Hannah N. Freed). Funeral services were held at the Souderton Church Aug. 13, with Elmer B. Moyer in charge. Text: Phil. 1:21. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Eshleman. -- Ellen, daughter of Phillip Mathe and Martha (Hornberger) Long, was born Oct. 7, 1866, in Lancaster Co., Pa.; passed away July 25, 1949, at the Oreville Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa.; aged 82 y. 9 m. 18 d. Her husband (Abraham Wissler Eshlemen) preceded her in death by about three months. Surviving are 3 children (Ella Ruth - Mrs. Richard Shuman, Lancaster, Pa.; Cora L. - Mrs. Irvin Hostetter, Mt. Joy, Pa.; Marvin L., Lancaster), 6 stepchildren (J. Daniel, Annie - Mrs. Francis Keener, both of Manheim, Pa.; J. Henry, Lititz, Pa.; S. Clarence, Newville, Pa.; A. Martin, Lititz; and Alvin W., York, Pa.), 33 grandchildren, and 39 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (David N., Landisville, Pa.; and Amos, Philadelphia, Pa.), and one sister (Mrs. Fannie Graybill, Manheim, Pa.). She was a member of the Landisville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Oreville Home, with Christ Frank and Landis Brubaker officiating. Burial was made in the Landisville Cemetery.
Geil. -- Minnie C., daughter of Isaac and Lydia (Brenneman) Wenger, was born March 12, 1865, near Linville, Rockingham Co., Va.; departed from this life June 22, 1949, at the home of her daughter (Lula Geil), Harrisonburg, Va.; aged 84 y. 3 m. 10 d. Very early in life she united with the Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until death. She was greatly loved by those who knew her. On Dec. 20, 1882, she was united in marriage to Jacob S. Geil, who preceded her in death sixteen years ago. Surviving are 7 daughters (Mrs. Gertie Rhodes and Mrs. Lydia Stern, Linville, Va.; Mrs. Sara Rhodes and Mrs. Ethel McCauley, Harrisonburg, Va.; Mrs. Ivarose Bovingdon, Seattle, Wash.; Lula and Edna, both at home), 6 sons (I. A., Clinton, Orrien, all of Montana; Clark, Culpepper, Va.; and Newton and Stuart, both of Harrisonburg, Va.), 2 brothers (I. B., Chambersburg, Pa.; and J. J. Wenger, Harrisonburg, Va.), 31 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. One grandson was killed overseas, causing her many sad hours. Funeral services were held at the Lindale Mennonite Church, Edom, Va., conducted by her nephew, Isaac S. Sanger, and J. R. Mumaw. Burial was made at Lindale.
Good. -- Mahlon M., son of the late Martin and Catherine Good, was born Dec. 30, 1875; died at his home, East Earl, Pa., Sept. 13, 1949; aged 73 y. 8 m. 13 d. He was a member of the Bowmansville Mennonite Church. Surviving are his wife (Lydia Ann Hollinger Good), one son (Paul), 5 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Annie L. Weber), and 2 brothers (Eli and Harvey), all of East Earl, Pa. Funeral services were conducted at the Goodville Church by Benjamin Weaver and David Weaver. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Greenly. -- Ellen J., daughter of John and Margaret (Jones) Campbell, was born in Dauphin Co., Pa., Nov. 8, 1856; died Aug. 22, 1949, at the home of Benjamin Shank; aged 92 y. 9 m. 14 d. She was a member of the Good Mennonite Church, Elizabethtown, Pa. Her husband passed away almost fifty-four years ago. Surviving are 5 children (John C., Manheim, Pa.; Morton C., Harrisburg, Pa.; Harrison C., of Oregon; Mrs. Alfred Roth, Florin, Pa; Mrs. Benjamin M. Shank, Elizabethtown, Pa.), 19 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Amanda Heilman, of Elizabethtown). Funeral services were held at Bosslers Church on Aug. 25, in charge of Ira Z. Miller and Simon Garber. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Halteman. -- Katie A., daughter of Joseph R. and the late Sallie (Alderfer) Landis, was born in Franconia Twp. in eastern Pennsylvania; died May 29, 1949; aged 52 y. 5 m. 13 d. She was a member of the Franconia Mennonite Church. Surviving are her husband (Joseph S. Halteman, Telford, Pa.), 4 daughters (Sara - Mrs. Darwin Geissinger, Souderton, Pa.; Edith, Irene, and Alma, at home), 5 sons (Linford, Elvin, Ralph, Claude, and Floyd, at home), 2 sisters (Mrs. Willis Clemmer and Mrs. Howard Alderfer, Souderton, Pa.), and one brother (Jonas Landis, Franconia, Pa.). One son and one granddaughter preceded her in death. Funeral services were held June 2 at the Franconia Church. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Herr. -- George L. Herr, Lampeter, Pa., son of the late Isaac and Mary (Leaman) Herr, passed away after ten days' illness at St. Joseph's Hospital, Aug. 12, 1949; aged 71 y. In 1898 he graduated from Millersville State Normal School. For eighteen years he taught school in Conoy, East Lampeter, and West Lampeter townships. In 1917 he graduated from the Renouard Training School for Embalmers, in New York City, and from that time was associated with his brother in the mortuary profession. He was a member of the Mellinger Mennonite Church and taught one of the men's Bible classes in the Sunday school there. In 1904 he was married to Mary L. Landis, who passed away in 1947. Surviving are 2 sons (J. Landis, at home; and George L., Lancaster, Pa.), one granddaughter, 2 brothers and 2 sisters (Abram L., Mary Ann, Benjamin L., of Lampeter, Pa.; and Mrs. Emma L. Metzler, Quarryville, Pa.). Funeral services were held Aug. 15 at the Isaac Herr's Sons Funeral Home, with David L. Landis and Harry S. Lefever officiating. Interment was made in the Mellinger Cemetery. Text: Rev. 11:12.
Hershey. -- Anna, daughter of the late John E. and Anna (Mellinger) Hershey, was born May 27, 1863, in Paradise Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa.; passed away at the Oreville Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., July 23, 1949; aged 86 y. 1 m. 26 d. She accepted Christ in her early life and was a member of the Paradise Mennonite congregation. She spent much of her life helping others. She spent a few years as matron at the Mennonite Sanitarium at La Junta, Colo., in its earlier years, when her brother (J. M.) was superintendent. In her declining years she spent her time piecing comfort tops and quilt tops for relief. Crippled though she was, within the last six months of her life she crocheted a pair of mittens for relief. Surviving are one brother (Benjamin, Paradise, Pa.) and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held July 26, at the Mennonite Home by Landis Brubaker and at the Paradise Church by Parke Book and Noah Hershey, Jr. Interment was made in the Hershey Cemetery.
Landis. -- Harvey S., son of Henry Z. Landis, was born in Milford Twp., Bucks Co., Pa., July 13, 1870; died July 27, 1949; aged 79 y. 14 d. Surviving is a stepdaughter, of Allentown, Pa., with whom he made his home. He had served as deacon in the Mennonite Church at Swamp since May 16, 1922. Funeral services were conducted at the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home in Quakertown by John G. Gehman, and at the church by Stanley Beidler. Burial was made in the Swamp (Old) Mennonite Cemetery.
Lerch. -- Mary M. Fretz was born April 21, 1896; died Aug. 30, 1949; aged 53 y. 4 m. 9 d. On May 2, 1914, she was married to Hector Lerch, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Luther, Springtown, Pa.; Frances Gehman, Hellertown, Pa.; Alfred and Clifton, Coopersburg, Pa.; and Lester, Quakertown, Pa.). They made their home in Quakertown. She was a faithful sister in the Springfield Mennonite Church until the family moved its membership to Swamp. Funeral services were conducted at the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home in Quakertown by John G. Gehman and at the Swamp (Old) Mennonite Church by Abraham Yoder. Burial was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.
Litwiller. -- Deryl Gene, son of Ralph and Edna (Ulrich) Litwiller, was born Aug. 12, 1949, at the Methodist Hospital in Peoria, Ill.; passed away at the same place Sept. 8, 1949; aged 27 d. Surviving are his parents, 3 brothers (Wendell, Roger, Robert), and 4 grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Dan E. Litwiller, Hopedale, Ill.; and Mr. and Mrs. Peter N. Ulrich, Eureka, Ill.). Funeral services were in charge of Ezra B. Yordy and John L. Harnish. Text: S. of Sol. 6:2. Burial was made in the Roanoke Cemetery.
Miller. -- Alonzo (Lon) M., son of John and Mary (Zook) Miller, was born in Waupecong, Miami Co., Ind., Oct. 26, 1879; died at his home, Kokomo, Ind., Sept. 12, 1949; aged 69 y. 10 m. 16 d. Although he had been afflicted with a heart ailment for a number of years, his death occurred suddenly, following a few hours' illness. In 1898 he was married to Selina Lantz, who survives. Last year they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Surviving, besides his widow, are 3 daughters and 3 sons (Milphert, Ruth Mishler, Normah Sommers, Mary Keim, Ora, and John), 17 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother (Albert), and 5 sisters (Della Troyer, Lizzie Lantz, Pearl King, Sadie Mishler, and Susie Horner). In his youth he became a member of the Mennonite Church; he was a faithful member of the Howard-Miami congregation for over fifty years. He was vitally interested in the welfare of the church and Sunday school, having served as Sunday-school superintendent for many years, and also as a teacher and church trustee. He was a loving father and grandfather and his friendly counsel and advice was appreciated by those who knew him. Funeral services were held Sept. 14 by Homer North, assisted by E.J. Hochstedler. Text: Ps. 16:11. Burial was made in the Mast Cemetery.
Morlen. -- Wilda Marie, daughter of Harness and Lizzie (Pennington) Nelson, was born March 28, 1930; died at Davis Memorial Hospital, Elkins, W. Va., June 14, 1949; aged 19 y. 2 m. 16 d. Death resulted from an automobile accident on June 11, in which her brother (Ralph) and a cousin (Mary Marie White) were killed. On April 19, 1948, she was married to Blake Morlen, of Job, W. Va., who survives. Also surviving are her parents, 2 sisters (Mrs. Ronald E. White, Alpena, W. Va.; and Mrs. Frank J. Elza, Moundsville, W. Va.), 2 brothers (Junior and David, at home), and one niece. She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Double funeral services were held for her and her brother at the Bethel Church on June 17, in charge of Richard S. Weaver and Oliver M. Keener. Interment was made in the Splashdam Cemetery.
Mullenax. -- Edward Isom, son of James and Mary Mullenax, was born June 7, 1892; died at his home in Whitmer, W. Va., April 16, 1949; aged 56 y. 10 m. 9 d. On June 20, 1914, he was married to Kate Thompson, who survives. Also surviving are 3 brothers (Ben, Robert, and Newton, of Whitmer, W. Va.), 2 sisters (Mrs. Anna Blackburn, of Whitmer; and Mrs. Cora Raines, Riverton, W. Va.). He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Horton Church April 18 by Hiram Weaver. Burial was made in the Laurelwood Cemetery.
Nelson. -- Ralph Dale Nelson, son of Harness and Lizzie (Pennington) Nelson, Harman, W. Va., was born Au. 2, 1936, near Harman, W. Va., died June 11, 1949, at Davis Memorial Hospital, Elkins, W. Va.; aged 12 y. 10 m. 9 d. Death resulted from an automobile accident in which his sister (Wilda Marie Morlen) and a cousin (Mary Marie White) also lost their lives. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters (Mrs. Ronald E. White, Alpena, W. Va.; and Mrs. Frank J. Elza, Moundsville, W. Va.), 2 brothers (Junior and David, at home), and one niece. She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Double funeral services for him and his sister were held at the Bethel Church on June 17, in charge of Richard S. Weaver and Oliver M. Keener. Interment was made in the Splashdam Cemetery.
Rittenhouse. -- Lizzie, daughter of the late Henry and Eliza (Kulp) Bergey, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Feb. 22, 1875; passed away June 2, 1949; aged 74 y. 3 m. 10 d. Death followed a lingering illness. On Jan. 20, 1894, she was united in marriage to Henry Freed Rittenhouse, who predeceased her in September, 1947. Their older son (Laban) was killed in an automobile accident on Jan. 16, 1937. Surviving are one son (Harvey), 3 grandchildren, 2 foster grandchildren, 3 brothers (Frank, Elias, and Vincent), one sister (Mrs. Elmer Clemmer), all of Franconia Twp., Pa. In her youth she was received into the Franconia Mennonite Church, of which she remained a faithful member until death. Her deep convictions and her abiding faith in the sustaining grace of God often led her to spend her life for her Lord and her home beyond the capacity of her frail body. Funeral services were conducted at her home and at the Franconia Mennonite Church by Menno Souder and Elwood Derstine, assisted by John E. Lapp. Text: Ps. 28:7. Interment was made in the church cemetery.
Roth. -- Melvin Glen, son of Chris M. and Elizabeth (Gerig) Roth, was born near Wayland, Iowa, Nov. 7, 1895; passed away at his parental home in Wayland, Aug. 20, 1949; aged 53 y. 9 m. 13 d. Three months ago he was granted a leave from his duties as cashier of the Wayland State Bank to regain his health. After being released from the University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, where he had undergone a series of medical examinations, he developed pneumonia, the immediate cause of his death. Thirty years ago he began his work in the banking profession. With the exception of a few years in a bank in Manitou Springs, Colo., most of his time was spent in banking in his home community. At the age of thirteen he was baptized and received into the Mennonite Church. At the time of his death he was a member of the Wayland Mennonite Church, of which he was a faithful member, serving as a church officer for a time. He was always interested in the support of charitable, educational, and character-building causes. His congenial spirit and his concern for the welfare of others won him many friends. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Esther - Mrs. Ervin Reschly), 2 nieces, and 4 nephews, all of Wayland, Iowa. Funeral services were held Aug. 22 at the Wayland Mennonite Church, with E. S. Mullet, his pastor, and C. L. Graber, of Goshen, Ind., in charge. Interment was made in the Sugar Creek Cemetery.
Schreiner. -- Harry E., son of Henry and Susan (Eberly) Schreiner, was born near Lititz, Pa., Oct. 8, 1889; died Sept. 6, 1949; aged 59 y. 10 m. 28 d. On Dec. 5, 1912, he was united in marriage to Kathryn Erb, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons and 2 daughters (Lester E., Elizabethtown, Pa.; Henry E., Mabel E. - Mrs. Elmer Huber, and Susan A. - Mrs. Paul Hess, all of Lititz, Pa.), 9 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Clara - Mrs. Isaac Stoner, and Ida - Mrs. Andrew Shissler, both of Lititz). In 1936 he was ordained to the ministry at the Cornwall Mennonite Mission. He also served as a member of the Mission Board for eighteen years. During his ministry he was active in evangelistic work, being greatly concerned about lost souls. He was a loving and sincere father. His sudden death was a shock to the family, community, and church. His last words to his family were: "Be faithful to the Lord and the church and meet me in heaven." Funeral services were held Sept. 10 at his late home in charge of Joseph Boll, Jr., and at the Erb Church in charge of Joseph Boll, Sr., Homer Bomberger, and Noah Risser. Text: II Tim. 4:6. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
White. -- Thomas Arthur White was born in Rock Co., Minn. in 1891; passed away at his home in Park Rapids, Minn., Aug. 6, 1949; aged 58 y. 7 m. 3 d. On Jan. 31, 1924, he was united in marriage to Elsie Roeske. Surviving are 4 children (Mrs. Marion Denney, Seneca, S.C.; Mildred, Deer River, Minn.; Kenneth, Minneapolis, Minn.; and Carol, at home), one sister (Mrs. Grace Papendick, Kalispell, Mont.), and 3 brothers (Glenn, Park Rapids; William, Bemidji, Minn.; and Ralph, Menahga, Minn.). He had an experience with the Lord about a year ago; he and his wife united with the Menahga Mission in the spring of 1949. He was afflicted with cancer of the stomach and liver and suffered intensely the last few months. But he showed a Christlike spirit and was willing to suffer and witness for his Saviour. He was a testimony to those who contacted him, speaking to the unsaved concerning their salvation. His pleasant smile and cheery spirit will long be remembered. Funeral services were held at Hubbard, Minn., in the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, with Clyde Allleback preaching the sermon. Elmer Hershberger conducted the service at the grave in the Hubbard Cemetery. Text: I Cor. 15:55-57.
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Bean. -- Warren G., son of the late William J. and Mary (Godshall) Bean, was born in Skippack Twp., Montgomery Co., Pa., Feb. 7, 1866; died at his home in Creamery, Pa., Sept. 21, 1949; aged 83 y. 7 m. 14 d. On June 15, 1897, he was ordained to the ministry. He was one of the first English preachers in the church, and as such his services were much called for, even outside the circles of the Mennonite Church. In 1909 he was ordained to the office of bishop and was long moderator of the Franconia Conference. He officiated at many baptismal and communion services and many funerals. His long and useful life came to a close just ten days after he preached his last sermon in the Providence Church on Sunday, Sept. 11. Surviving are 2 sons and 4 daughters (William, Norristown, Pa.; Elizabeth - Mrs. John B. Guntz, Royersford, Pa.; Warren R., Lindenwald, N.J.; Sarah K. and Mary K., at home; and Martha - Mrs. Willoughby Moyer, Souderton, Pa.), 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were in charge of the home bishops, assisted by J. C. Clemens. Interment was made in the Upper Skippack Mennonite Cemetery.
Bear. -- Benjamin Kauffman, Jr., son of Benjamin and Beatrice (Kauffman) Bear, was born in East Petersburg, Pa., March 3, 1947; died Sept. 17, 1949; aged 2 y. 6 m. 14 d. Death followed shortly after he was hit by a truck in the street near his home. Of a cheerful disposition, he had won the hearts of many. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Patsy Ann), and 4 grandparents, (Mr. and Mrs. Elmer N. Kauffman, Manheim, Pa.; and Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin G. Bear, Roherstown, Pa.). Funeral services were held Sept. 20 at the East Petersburg Mennonite Church, in charge of Irvin Kreider, James Siegrist, and Raymond Bucher. Text: Job 1:21. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Brunk. -- Joyce Ann, daughter of Dwight and Anna (Rhodes) Brunk, of Harrisonburg, Va., was born Jan. 13, 1942; died at the home of her parents, Aug. 24, 1949; aged 7 y. 7 m. 11 d. Although she had never enjoyed good health, she was a cheerful and loving child. Surviving are her parents, her grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Brunk, Harrisonburg, Va.; and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar J. Rhodes, Hinton, Va.), her great-grandfather (Newton A. Rhodes, Hinton), and a number of uncles, aunts, and cousins. Funeral services were held at the Weavers Church, in charge of Harold Eshleman, Daniel Lehman, and Kenneth Good. Interment was made in the church cemetery.
Eby. -- Marie, stillborn daughter of Harvey C. and Hazel A. (Gerig) Eby, was born at the Lebanon Community Hospital, Lebanon, Oreg., Sept. 17, 1949. Surviving are her parents and 4 grandparents (Jeremiah B. and Mary Eby, Alanson, Mich.; Christian C. and Ida Gerig, Lebanon, Oreg.). Graveside services were conducted by N. M. Birky, of the Fairview Mennonite Church, on Sept. 20.
Hershberger. -- Marlyne Jean, daughter of Dan J. and Alta (Eash) Hershberger, was born Nov. 18, 1931, at Milford, Nebr.; met death in an automobile accident near Milford on Aug. 14, 1949; aged 17 y. 8 m. 27 d. She was baptized and became a member of the East Fairview Church when she was quite young. Surviving are her parents, 2 sisters, (Geraldine - Mrs. Rudy Koci, Hastings, Nebr.; Mildred - Mrs. Boyd Heyen), 2 brothers (Lyle, of Milford; and Marlin, her twin, at home), other relatives, and many friends. One brother (Lawrence) preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the home by Ammon Miller and at the East Fairview Church by Joseph E. Zimmerman and William R. Eicher. Interment was made in the East Fairview Cemetery.
Hooley. -- Katie Anna, daughter of Adam and Elizabeth (Eschleman) Royer, was born in Milton Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio, April 11, 1878; passed away after a brief illness on Sept. 24, 1949; aged 71 y. 5 m. 13 d. In November, 1897, she was united in marriage to Henry E. Musser, who preceded her in death on Nov. 18, 1911. To this union were born 3 children. On Oct. 26, 1916, she was united in marriage to E. S. Hooley, who passed away Oct. 28, 1947. Surviving are 3 children (Mrs. Harvey Conrad, Wadsworth, Ohio; Forrest Musser, Rockville, Conn.; and Morris Musser, Smithville, Ohio), 3 sisters (Mrs. E. J. King and Mrs. S. S. King, Orrville, Ohio; Mrs. Ella Griner, Ashland, Ohio), one brother (D. A. Royer, Wadsworth, Ohio), 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. In her youth she united with the East Chippewa Church of the Brethren, later transferring to the Oak Grove Mennonite Church near Smithville, Ohio. For many years she actively supported the work of the church and served her Lord faithfully. Funeral services were held Sept. 27 at the Harvey Conrad home in Wadsworth and at the Oak Grove Church, with V. M. Gerig and I. W. Royer in charge.
Lindell. -- Samuel, son of Worley and Margaret (Swanner) Lindell, was born in Carter Co., Tenn., Dec. 25, 1857; passed away at the home of Henry J. Tregle II, of Akers, La., Sept. 6, 1949; aged 91 y. 8 m. 11 d. He left Carter Co. as a young man; he lived in Akers, La., (Manchac) for the past nineteen years. Three years ago he united with the Mennonite Church at Akers, where he remained a faithful servant. He attended services as regularly as his health permitted. His desire was to be with his Lord. Surviving are his wife (Mrs. Samuel Lindell, Baton Rouge, La.) and 2 daughters (Mrs. Clifford Corbin, Ponchatoula, La.; Mrs. A. L. Durbin, Baton Rouge, La.). Funeral services were held Sept. 7 at the Thomas Funeral Home, conducted by Henry J. Tregle II. Interment was made in the Ponchatoula Cemetery.
Malmstrom. -- Herbert Nils Malmstrom was born at Limkann, Sweden, Jan. 17, 1899; passed away at Chicago, Ill., Sept. 17, 1949; aged 50 y. 8 m. At the age of twenty-four he came to America; he lived in Chicago the rest of his life, except for four years which he and his wife spent at Manson, Iowa. On Nov. 7, 1934, he was united in marriage to Martha Zehr, of Manson, Iowa, who survives. Also surviving are his aged mother and one sister in Sweden, 2 brothers and one sister in America, and a large number of other relatives and friends. One son (Herbert, Jr.) passed away at the age of two. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 21 at the Williams Funeral Home and at the Manson Mennonite Church by Ed Birkey and Nick Stoltzfus. Text: Prov. 27:1.
Newcomer. -- Edna P., daughter of the late Oscar and Amanda Landis, was born at Stony Brook, Pa., July 22, 1889; departed from this life at her home near Stony Brook, June 29, 1949; aged 59 y. 11 m. 6 d. Death was caused by a heart attack. On Jan. 5, 1911, she was united in marriage to Curvin E. Newcomer, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Noah L., Samuel A., David L., all of York, Pa.; and James, at home), 2 daughters (Mrs. Harold Leber and Mrs. Eldon Martin, of York, Pa.), 12 grandchildren, 4 brothers, 4 sisters, and many other relatives and friends. At the age of sixteen she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Stony Brook Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until death. She was a kind and loving wife and a good mother, always ready to help others. Funeral services were held at the Stony Brook Church on July 2, in charge of Richard Danner, Walter Gable, and Belah Bucher. Interment was made in the Stony Brook Mennonite Cemetery near by.
Roth. -- Catherine, daughter of the late Samuel and Catherine (Roth) Jutzi, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., May 28, 1871; died at her home in New Hamburg, Ont., July 7, 1949; aged 78 y. 1 m. 9 d. She had suffered from poor health for the past three years. Fifty-six years ago she was married to Joseph Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Allan, Stratford, Ont.; and Gordon, Windsor, Ont.), 3 daughters (Melinda - Mrs. Jacob Roth, New Hamburg, Ont.; Lydia - Mrs. Edward Bast, Topping, Ont.; Marian - Mrs. Omer Baechler, Tavistock, Ont.), 2 brothers (Chris and Simon, both of Tavistock), 2 sisters (Mrs. Dan Bast and Mrs. Chris Zehr, also of Tavistock), and 12 grandchildren. She spent most of her life in East Zorra Twp. and was a member of the Sixteenth Line East Zorra Amish Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held July 9 at the East Zorra Church, with Henry Jantzi in charge. Burial was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.
Schrag. -- Jacob Z., son of the late Jacob and Katie (Zehr) Schrag, was born near Cross Hill, Ont., March 8, 1876; passed away at the home of his son, near Denmark, N.Y., Aug. 13, 1949; aged 73 y. 5 m. 5 d. A retired farmer, he had been ill with a heart condition for some time. On Jan. 31, 1897, he was married to Magdalene Martin, who died June 21, 1945. Survivors include 4 daughtere (Mrs. Samanda Lyndaker, Lowville, N.Y.; Louise - Mrs. William Litwiller, Denmark, N.Y.; Katie; Mrs. Joseph Roggie, Croghan, N.Y.; Ruth - Mrs. Alvin Beller, Riverbank, N.Y.), one son (Levi, of Denmark, with whom he resided), 2 brothers (Dan, Kitchener, Ont.; Mike, Detroit, Mich.), and 11 grandchildren. He was a member of the Croghan A. M. Church. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 16 at the home by Allen Gingerich and at the Amish Church at Croghan by Lloyd Boshart and Elias Zehr. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Stauffer. -- Benjamin W., son of Benjamin R. and Fannie (Weidman) Stauffer, was born Nov. 25, 1904, in Rapho Twp., Manheim, Pa.; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 1, 1949; aged 44 y. 9 m. 6 d. Death was caused by an automobile accident which occurred not far from his home. His entire life was spent in the community in which he was born. He was a farmer and did much to improve conditions in his community. On Jan. 1, 1929, he was united in marriage to Esther Kreider, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Benjamin K., H. Glenn, Mildred K., Elam K., and Elvin K., all at home), his father, 3 brothers (Henry, Salunga, Pa.; Walter, Lancaster, Pa.; Elam, British East Africa), and a foster brother (Frank Weidman). One sister (Fannie) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Erisman Mennonite Church from the age of twenty-two. John Eby conducted the funeral service at the home and Martin Metzler and Homer Bomberger at the Erisman Church. Burial was made in the near-by cemetery.
Stauffer. -- Lydia Z., daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Zimmerman) Kline, was born Nov. 4, 1869; died Aug. 11, 1949; aged 79 y. 9 m. 7 d. On Dec. 14, 1890, she was united in marriage to Jacob N. Stauffer, who preceded her in death four years ago. One son (Willis), 3 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren also preceded her in death. She was the last surviving member of her family. Surviving her are a son (Phares K.), with whom she resided, and a daughter (Mary - Mrs. Howard Keperling, Lancaster, Pa.), 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Masonville Mennonite Church. For the last three years she was bedfast, never complaining and always patient. Funeral services were held at the Gundel Funeral Home by Benjamin Miller and at the Masonville Church by Christian B. Charles, Jr., and Christian K. Lehman. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Troyer. -- Eva Mae, daughter of Samuel E. and Priscilla (Umble) Allgyer, was born in Champaign Co., near West Liberty, Ohio, Nov. 8, 1883; passed away Sept. 4, 1949; aged 65 y. 9 m. 26 d. She was the first of a family of 8 children (Eva Mae, Barbara, Maude, Roy, Anna, Ruth, Maurice, and John). On Feb. 28, 1907, she was married to Noah E. Troyer. They became the parents of 3 children (Louella Mae, Mark Raymond, and Samuel Earl) and 6 grandchildren. At the age of twelve she told her mother she had received a call, like Samuel of old, to become a servant of the Lord. She united with the Oak Grove Mennonite Church and began a life of unselfish devotion to her Master and selfless devotion to others. Four years of her life she spent at the Canton Mission. The families of her two sisters who preceded her from this life leaned upon her as a mother. Her home was ever the welcome meeting place of visitors to the church and community. Nine years ago she suffered the first severe attack of disease. Her courage and fortitude to live beyond her own pain and suffering, her will to live bravely and to suffer willingly and to face the future always with hope, touched and inspired all about her, including doctors and nurses. Her lively interest in her family and friends, maintained almost to the very end, were living manifestations of a strong and healthy heart and a truly Christian spirit. Funeral services were held Sept. 7 at the Oak Grove Church, in charge of M. L. Troyer, Nelson Kanagy, and Wallace Kauffman. Burial was made in the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Wease. -- Solomon Scott, son of the late Aaron and Nancy Wease, was born April 24, 1860, in West Virginia; died at his home near Briery Branch, Va., Sept. 17, 1949; aged 89 y. 4 m. 24 d. He moved to Virginia as a young man and operated a grocery store and blacksmith shop until failing health caused him to retire. In early life he united with the Mennonite Church. His first wife (Ellen Lask Wease) preceded him in death six years ago. An infant son also predeceased him. On May 25, 1945, he was united in marriage to Sallie Lamb, who survives, together with a stepson (Junior Lamb, at home), 2 foster children (James Plauger, Masontown, W. Va.; and Mrs. Pearl Hussey, Dayton, Va.), and 2 brothers (Fred and Clarence, Alexandria, Va.). Funeral services were held at the Brethren Church by Melvin Heatwole and J. M. Foster. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Weber. -- Ion, son of the late Josiah and Mary Ann (Lichty) Weber, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., Sept. 2, 1896; passed away Sept. 19, 1949; aged 53 y. 17 d. On March 14, 1917, he was married to Geneva Kinsie, of Breslau, Ont., who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons and 2 daughters (Helen - Mrs. Urias Frey, Waterloo, Ont.; Beatrice, at home; Emerson and Lawrence, Fourteenth Line, Peel Twp., Ont.; George, Donald, and Franklin, at home), 2 brothers and 3 sisters (Orton and Nelson, Mrs. Altana Martin, Mrs. Maurice Kinsie, Mrs Rueben Dettwiller), and 2 grandchildren. One son (Walter) and one daughter (Isobel) predeceased him. He had been enjoying good health; his death, which took place at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, caused by a stroke, was unexpected. Funeral services were held at the Elmira Mennonite Church and interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. Howard S. Bauman and Oliver D. Snider officiated.
Weber. -- Joseph S., son of Joseph M. and Veronica (Shantz) Weber, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., March 4, 1861; died near Didsbury, Alta., Aug. 6, 1949; aged 88 y. 5 m. 2 d. Surviving are his widow (Elizabeth Schmidt Weber), 11 children (Allan S., Waterloo, Ont.; Fanny - Mrs. A. R. Burkholder, Markham, Ont.; Joseph H., Waterloo; Hannah - Mrs. Herbert Snider, Breslau, Ont.; Lewis S., on furlough from Argentina; Newton S., West Liberty, Ohio; Orphen, Kitchener, Ont.; Orval, Petersburg, Ont.; Violet - Mrs. Leonard Snider, Elmira, Ont.; Byron, Kitchener, Ont.; and Beulah - Mrs. Delton Schmitt, Mannheim, Ont.), 48 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, one brother (Noah, Waterloo, Ont.), and one sister (Hannah - Mrs. Menno Reesor, Markham, Ont.). Two daughters (Lydia Ann - Mrs. Joseph Reesor, Markham, Ont.; and Naomi - Mrs. Nelson Martin, formerly of Toronto, Ont.) predeceased him. Funeral services were conducted by Oscar Burkholder and J. B. Martin at the Erb Street Mennonite Church in Waterloo.
Welty. -- Amanda H., daughter of David and Catherine Bechtel, was born in Union Twp., Elkhart Co., Ind., Aug. 24, 1874; passed away Sept. 5, 1949, at her home near Nappanee, Ind., where she had lived for the past thirty-seven years; aged 75 y. 12 d. The last one and one half years she was in poor health and for the last several months suffered much, enduring it patiently, and manifesting a fine Christian spirit. On March 15, 1919, she was united in marriage to John M. Welty, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Elizabeth Anglemeyer, at home; Theron Weaver, Columbia City, Ind.; Wilbur Welty, Benton, Ind.; and Charles and Jay Welty, both of Nappanee, Ind.) 13 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, a sister (Mrs. David Miller, Goshen, Ind.), a brother (Noah Bechtel, Wakarusa, Ind.), many other relatives, and a large number of friends and neighbors. One brother (Jacob Bechtel) preceded her in death. Her first husband (William Schaum) preceded her in death on May 9, 1910, and her second husband (Oliver Anglemeyer on March 6, 1916. Early in life she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, of which she was a faithful member throughout life. Her loving devotion to her family, her cheerful life of service, and her loving care and concern for all endeared her to all who knew her. Funeral services were conducted by Abram Good, R. F. Yoder, F. E. Freed.
Zeller. -- Ella, daughter of Cornelius and Mary Ann (Wiffler) Baer, was born May 15, 1870, at Hespeler, Ont.; died at St. Mary's Hospital as the result of a cerebral hemorrhage, Sept. 20, 1949; aged 79 y. 4 m. 5 d. On Dec. 12, 1894, she was united in marriage to Menno Zeller, who died Aug. 3, 1940. One son (Roy) predeceased her in 1948. Surviving are 4 sons (Oliver, Harvey, Stanley, and Alten, all of Kitchener), 2 daughters (Mary - Mrs. Milton Lambke, Preston, Ont.; and Clara, of Kitchener), and 12 grandchildren. She lived in Parkway with her husband and family until the last few years, which she spent at Braeside home, Preston. She accepted Christ when she was past middle age and united with the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, of which she was a member until death. Although of quiet disposition, she had a genuine interest in the religious activities of the Home. Funeral services were held at the Ratz and Bechtel Funeral Home, Kitchener, on Sept. 23, with Merle Shantz in charge, assisted by John H. Hess. Interment was made in the First Mennonite Cemetery.
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Kolb. -- Titus L. Kolb was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., Nov. 7, 1874; passed away at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, Oct. 2, 1949; aged 74 y. 10 m. 25 d. Death resulted from an accident. He was the last surviving member of the Jacob Z. Kolb family and was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont., most of his life. He served as chorister for the church and Sunday school from the time he was sixteen. He was deeply interested in the welfare of the church and gave unstintingly of his time. On Nov. 28, 1906, he was united in marriage to Priscilla Shantz at Haysville, Ont. Surviving besides his wife are one son (J. Harvey, Kitchener, Ont.), 5 daughters (Leda and Gertrude, at home; Myrtle - Mrs. Gordon Liechty, Berne, Ind.; Charlea - Mrs. Howard Snyder, of Kitchener; and Esther - Mrs. Charles V. Hess, Goshen, Ind.), and 8 grandchildren. Funeral and burial services were conducted Oct. 5 at the First Mennonite Church in Kitchener by C. F. Derstine, assisted by S. F. Coffman, John H. Hess, and Oscar Burkholder.
Livengood. -- Lizzie Jane Otto was born at Casselman, Md., Aug. 26, 1876; died Sept. 4, 1949; aged 73 y. 8 d. Her husband, one son, and several grandchildren preceded her in death. Surviving are 4 children (Homer Livengood, Mrs. Homer Rembold, Springs, Pa.; Fay Livengood, Salisbury, Pa.; and Miles Livengood, Swanton, Md.), 27 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Mary Gelnett), and one brother (J. J. Otto, Springs, Pa.). Funeral services were held at the Springs Mennonite Church, with Roy Otto and Walter Otto in charge.
Martin. -- Christianna S., daughter of George and Fannie (Stouffer) Keener, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Jan. 29, 1862; died at the home of her daughter (Mrs. Norman Diller), Hagerstown, Md., Sept. 12, 1949; aged 87 y. 7 m. 14 d. Her parents, natives of Germany, emigrated to America with their parents and settled in Lancaster Co., Pa. When she was fifteen her parents and their family moved to Washington Co., Md. She was the last surviving member of this family group. On Dec. 19, 1882, she was united in marriage to Samuel W. Martin, who died Nov. 5, 1938. One son (Amos) died in infancy. Surviving are 8 children (Mrs. David Shank, Greencastle, Pa.; Elmer K., Harvey K., Mrs. Martin E. Horst, Mrs. Norman Diller, Samuel K., and Adin K., all of Washington Co., Md.), 20 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. She was a faithful member of the Reiff Mennonite Church for many years and continued to attend both morning and evening services regularly, taking an active part in the song service. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Reiff Church on Sept. 15, with Daniel M. Strite and Moses K. Horst in charge. Text: II Cor. 5: 1,2. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Mast. -- Catherine, daughter of Jacob and Mary Birky, was born near Hopedale, Ill., Jan. 18, 1882; passed away in Kalispell, Mont., May 4, 1949; aged 67 y. 3 m. 16 d. Death followed a lengthy illness. She moved with her parents to Decatur Co., Kans., where she grew to womanhood and where, on Dec. 22, 1903, she was united in marriage to Joseph E. Mast. They made their home at Shickley, Nebr., until 1910, when they moved to Beemer, Nebr. In 1916 they moved with their family to White Sulphur Springs, Mont., and on May 6, 1947, to a farm near Creston, Mont. An infant son preceded her in death. Surviving are her husband, her mother, 5 sons (Silas, Creston, Mont.; Jacob, Bozeman, Mont.; Melvin, Cut Bank, Mont.; Paul, Glendive, Mont.; and Joseph, Lame Deer, Mont.), 9 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, 4 brothers (Joseph N., Columbia Falls, Mont.; Eli N., Creston, Mont.; Menno and Benjamin, White Sulphur Springs, Mont.), 4 sisters (Amelia - Mrs. Abner Miller, Lincoln, Nebr.; Leah - Mrs. Jack Deeter, White Sulphur Springs; Emma - Mrs. J. G. Hochstetler, and Elizabeth - Mrs. Carl Kauffman, both of Creston), and many other relatives and friends. Early in life she united with the Mennonite Church, in which faith she passed away. Funeral services were held in the Wagner-Campbell Funeral Home in Kalispell, in charge of D. D. Brenneman.
Miller. -- Ronald Lee, son of Ivan and Erma Miller, was born Aug. 8, 1945, near Lagrange, Ind.; died Oct. 1, 1949, en route to the Elkhart, Ind., General Hospital; aged 4 y. 1 m. 23 d. Death resulted from poliomyelitis. Surviving are his parents, 3 brothers (Gaylord, Maurice, and Lary), 2 sisters (Carol and Evelyn), 4 grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Moses M. Miler and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Miller), and many other relatives and friends. One brother (Delmar) preceded him in death. Because of the nature of his illness graveside services were held. O. S. Hostetler officiated.
Musselman. -- Laura M., daughter of Alphia and Lizzie (Birkey) Naffziger, was born near Saybrook, Ill., Dec. 31, 1908; passed away at her home after a long illness; aged 40 y. 8 m. 26 d. At the age of fourteen she moved with her parents to a farm near Manson, Iowa. In 1928 she was united in marriage to Walter L. Musselman, who died June 17, 1946. In her youth she united with the Mennonite Church, of which she remained a faithful member until death. Surviving are 2 daughters (Helen and Rozella, at home), her parents, 2 sisters (Lola and Lucille, both of Rockwell City, Iowa), one brother (Leslie, Rockwell City), and a large number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Manson Mennonite Church on Sept. 29, in charge of Nick Stoltzfus and Ed Birkey. Interment was made in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
Myers. -- Nancy F., stillborn daughter of Paul F. and Aquilla B. (Freed) Myers, was born at the Doylestown, Pa., Emergency Hospital, Sept. 20, 1949. Interment was made the following day at the Deep Run Mennonite Cemetery, with Wilson Overholt officiating. Text: John 11:21-27.
Provins. -- Lowry L., Provins was born at Masontown, Pa., Sept. 2, 1870; died at the home of his daughter (Mrs. Carrie Nicodemus) in Martinsburg, Pa., Sept. 12, 1949; aged 79 y. 10 d. He was married to Pleasy Mae Deffenbaugh, who preceded him in death twenty-one years ago. Two children (Lloyd and Catherine) predeceased him also. Surviving are 4 children (Rella - Mrs. Howard Ake, Elmira, N.Y.; Carrie - Mrs. John Nicodemus, Curtis, and Ruth - Mrs. Oren Whetstone, all of Martinsburg, Pa.), one sister (Mrs. Mary Loucks, Scottdale, Pa.), 16 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. He grew to manhood in the Masontown vicinity; several years after marriage he and his wife moved to Martinsburg, where they continued farming until a few years before his wife's death. After this he made his home with his children, where he was graciously cared for, especially in the time of his extended illness, following which he passed away. Funeral services were held at the Miller Funeral Home Sept. 14, in charge of C. A. Graybill, assisted by D. I. Stonebrook, and M. G. Wilson, of the Church of the Brethren. Text: Rom. 14:7. His body was interred in the Spring Hope Cemetery.
Stoner. -- Fannie M., daughter of Andrew K. and Mary (Miller) Stoner, was born Oct. 15, 1867, near Bainbridge, Pa.; passed away at Milton Grove, Pa., Sept. 1, 1949; aged 81 y. 10 m. 15 d. Death followed an illness of several years; she was bedfast about five months. Surviving are 5 sisters and one brother (Mrs. Lizzie Flowers and Martha, both of Milton Grove, Pa.; Mary - Mrs. Emma Shoop, Dora - Mrs. Clayton Good, and Albert M., all of Bainbridge, Pa.). Her parents, 2 sisters and an infant brother preceded her in death. She and Martha resided at the home of their sister Lizzie. She was a member of the Good Mennonite Church, Elizabethtown, Pa. Funeral services were held Sept. 4 at the Good Church, in charge of Noah Risser and Walter Oberholtzer. Text: II Tim. 4:6-8. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Zehr. -- Phebe, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Zehr, was born in Tazewell Co., Ill., Dec. 3, 1866; passed away at her home in Manson, Iowa, Sept. 25, 1949; aged 82 y. 9 m. 22 d. She was the last surviving member of a family of thirteen children. Even though she carried the heavy responsibility of raising a large family, she was always in relatively good health until the last two years, when she was bedfast most of the time. On March 30, 1886, she was united in marriage to Christian Zehr, who preceded her in death eleven years ago. They lived in Illinois the first twelve years of their married life, after which they moved to Manson, Iowa. One son (Emanuel) passed away five years ago. Surviving are 9 children (Bertha - Mrs. Will Birkey, Arthur, Ben, Ada - Mrs. Ray Sutter, John, Lena - Mrs. Aaron Sutter, Clarence, Elmer, and Cora, all of Manson, Iowa), 22 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and a large number of other relatives and friends. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, of which she was a faithful and consistent member until death. As a mother in the home she was devoted to her task. During her illness she was patient and appreciative of the care given by her daughter (Cora) and other members of her family. Funeral services were held Sept. 27 at the Manson Mennonite Church, with Nick Stoltzfus in charge, assisted by Ed Birkey. Interment was made in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
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Culp. -- Anthony N., son of Anthony and Susan (Bixler)
Culp, was born in Harrison Twp., Elkhart Co., Ind., Jan. 23, 1864;
died at his home in Nappanee, Ind., July 30, 1949; aged 85 y.
6 m. 7 d. Sixty-three years ago he bought a farm near Nappanee,
Ind., where he lived until 1930. On Nov. 28, 1901, he was united
in marriage to Anna Elkhart*, who passed away in June, 1945. One
son died in infancy. Surviving are 2 daughters (Ruth - Mrs. Roy
M. Miller, Lillie - Mrs. Floyd C. Metzler, both of Nappanee),
4 grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and many friends. He was the
last of a family of twelve children. Approximately forty years
ago he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the North
Main Street Mennonite Church in Nappanee where he served and witnessed
until death. Funeral services were conducted at the North Main
Street Church by Homer F. North and D. A. Yoder. Burial was made
in the South Union Cemetery.
*[Research note - name is Eckhart - See Anna Culp's obituary, July 13, 1945]
Denlinger. -- Samuel, son of Jacob and Anna (Musser) Denlinger, was born June 2, 1886; passed away Aug. 4, 1949, at his home near New Providence, Pa.; aged 63 y. 2 m. 2 d. Death followed an illness of some months. On March 10, 1908, he was united in marriage to Elizbeth Becker, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (J. Clarence and Robert B., both of Lancaster, Pa.), one grandchild, and one sister (Mrs. Henry Huber, Landis Valley, Pa.). One son (Glenn R.) preceded him in death. He became a member of the Mennonite Church at Stumptown. Later he moved to Adams Co., where he was one of the organizers of the Bethel congregation at Mummasburg. In 1944 he returned to Lancaster County. Funeral services were held Aug. 7 at the Bender Funeral Home in Gettysburg, in charge of Paul Lantz and Amos Rutt. Interment was made in the Mummasburg Mennonite Cemetery.
Kaufman. -- John, son of Peter and Fannie (Musser) Kaufman, was born in Baughman Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio Nov. 15, 1866; passed away at his home in Smithville, Ohio, Oct. 6, 1949; aged 82 y. 10 m. 21 d. In October, 1893, he was united in marriage to Catharine Augsburger, who died April 23, 1927. One son was born to this union. In 1929 he was married to Ida Bodine, who died in 1935; and in January, 1938, to Mrs. Fanny Smith, who preceded him in 1945. Surviving are his son (Menno, Smithville, Ohio), 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Joseph, Louisville, Ohio; Daniel, McClure, Ohio; and Jacob, Rittman, Ohio), and a large number of other relatives and friends. His parents, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters preceded him in death. In his youth he united with the Oak Grove Mennonite Church, Smithville, Ohio, continuing his interest in and support of the church as long as he was able. Funeral services were held at the Pleasant Hill Mennonite Church on Oct. 9, with V. M. Gerig and A. L. Kriner officiating.
Moyer. -- Sallie H., daughter of the late Henry and Mary Weber, was born near Salfordville, Pa., June 3, 1883; departed from this life at her home, near Souderton, Pa., Aug. 17, 1949; aged 66 y. 2 m. 14 d. Death resulted from a cerebral hemorrhage. On March 3, 1906, she was united in marriage to Jacob H. Moyer, who passed away Oct. 16, 1935. Surviving are 5 daughters and 2 sons (Mary, Ella, Sara, at home; John, Vernfield, Pa.; Howard, Souderton, Pa.; Eva - Mrs. Noah Gehman, Bally, Pa.; Anna - Mrs. Raymond Moyer, Souderton, Pa.), 9 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Wilson and Joseph, both of Salford Heights, Pa.). One son died in infancy. In her early years she united with the Mennonite Church at Salford, remaining faithful until death. She was kind and thoughtful. Funeral services were held Aug. 21 at the home, in charge of Elias Landis, and at the Salford Church by Rein Alderfer, Paul Ruth, Menno Souder, and John E. Lapp. Text: Rom. 8:28. Burial was made in the church cemetery.
Schrock. -- Solomon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Schrock, was born July 6, 1866; died Sept. 14, 1949, at his home, near Goshen, Ind.; aged 83 y. 2 m. 8 d. He was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church, in which faith he died. On Dec. 24, 1885, he was married to Gertie Miller, who preceded him in death Oct. 23, 1943. His parents, one brother, and 3 sisters also preceded him in death. He was the only survivor of the family for almost fifty years. One son (Benjamin) died as a child. Surviving are 3 daughters and 3 sons (Mary - Mrs. Levi J. Miller, Fannie - Mrs. Jacob D. Bontrager, Goshen, Ind.; Sarah - Mrs. Abe H. Mast, Riverside, Iowa; Levi, Menno, and Ezra, all of Goshen), 48 grandchildren and 78 great-grandchildren. Five grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Sept. 16 at his old homestead, where his son, Levi, now resides.
Wikerd. -- Jonas H., son of the late Benjamin and Martha (Huber) Wikerd, was born Feb. 23, 1881, near Lititz, Pa.; died Oct. 5, 1949, at his home, in Lititz; aged 68 y. 7 m. 12 d. Death followed an illness of eight years. He was a retired farmer. On Dec. 28, 1909, he was united in marriage to Anna Huber, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Martha), one son (Paul), 3 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Benjamin Hertzler, East Petersburg, Pa.). His parents, one daughter, and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the East Petersburg Mennonite Church, and attended regularly as long as his health permitted. Earl Wert conducted the funeral service at the home and James Siegrist and Irvin Kreider at the church. Burial was made in the near-by cemetery.
Yanson. -- Charles August Yanson was born in Sweden Feb. 17, 1872; died Oct. 4, 1949; aged 77 y. 7 m. 17 d. In 1892 he moved to Altoona, Pa., and on Aug. 4, 1896, was married to August Marie Camburg, of Sweden. Surviving are his wife, 2 sons, 4 daughters, 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was received into the First Mennonite Church, Altoona, Pa., on July 5, 1931. Funeral services, held Oct. 7, were in charge of Joseph M. Nissley. Text: Phil. 1:23.
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