Bachman,-- Lena (Schertz) Bachman, daughter of Christian and Lena (Nafzinger) Schertz, was born March 30, 1866, at Hopedale, Ill.; died Dec. 14, 1950, at the Mennonite Home for the Aged at Eureka, Ill., where she lived since Nov. 11, 1932. She accepted Christ in her youth and remained faithful until death. She was married to Joseph Bachman, in 1920, who died in October, 1932. Surviving are 1 stepson (Aaron, Pomeroy, Iowa), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Katie Nafzinger, Hopedale, Ill.; Mrs. Dan Birkey, Beemer, Neb.). Funeral services were held at the Metamora Mennonite Church Dec. 18, in charge of H. R. Schertz. Burial was made in the Harmony Cemetery.
Blucker, -- Enos W., son of William and Lizzie (Schrock) Blucker, was born Dec. 28, 1889, near Arthur, Ill.; died very suddenly at his home Dec. 30, 1950; aged 61 y. 2 d. His death resulted from a cerebral hemorrhage. On Dec. 13, 1913, he was married to Ida Kauffman, who survives. Besides his wife, he leaves 3 sons (William, Nappanee, Ind.; Ervin, New Paris, Ind.; and Jakie, of Arthur), 2 grandchildren, 1 brother (Jacob, of Arthur), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Dan. J. S. Miller, Wellman, Iowa, and Lydia Blucker, Nappanee, Ind.). He was baptized and received into fellowship in the Amish Church but later transferred his membership to the Arthur Mennonite Church of which he was a faithful member. Funeral services were conducted by H.J. King. Burial was made in the Arthur Cemetery.
Chupp,-- Catherine (Mullet) Chupp, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Aug. 29, 1871; died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. J. C. Gingerich, Detroit Lakes, Minn., Jan. 16, 1951; aged 79 y. 4 m. 17 d. When a child her parents moved to Marshall Co., Ind., where she grew to womanhood. On March 5, 1894, she was married to Eli D. Chupp, and the following year they homesteaded in Rolette Co., N. Dak. In 1904 the family moved to Dawson Co., Mont., in a covered wagon. Here she had her home until her companion passed away. The children who survives her are: Cora May-Mrs. Glen Borntrager, Bloomfield, Mont.; Ammon, Worland, Wyo.; Roman, Bloomfield; Monroe, Glendive, Mont.; Fanny-Mrs. J. C. Gingerich, Detroit Lakes, Minn.; Lucy-Mrs. Roy Kauffman, Fairfax, Calif.; Emma Mrs. Vincent Glick, Santa Rosa, Calif.; John, Bloomfield; Catherine-Mrs. A. C. Dietz, Glendive, Mont. A daughter (Sarah Ann) deceased. There are also 42 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (David, Bloomfield and Jacob, Albany, Oreg.). Funeral services at Lake Region Mennonite Church in charge of E. D. Hershberger and at Red Tor Mennonite Church, Bloomfield, Mont., in charge of L. A. Kauffman.
Detweiler, -- Minerva, daughter of the late Tobias R. and Maria (Hendricks) Gehman, was born Sept. 22, 1876, in Hilltown Twp., Pa.; passed away at the home of her daughter in Perkasie, Pa., Dec. 16, 1950; aged 74 y. 2 m. 24d. On Oct. 16, 1897, she was married to Wilson G. Detweiler, who preceded her in death Jan. 13, 1929. To this union were born 2 children (Florence-Mrs. Leidy Fulmer, Perkasie, Pa., and William G. Detweiler, Orrville, Ohio). Besides her children she is survived by 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, and a sister (Mrs. Sallie Rice, Perkasie). In her early years she united with the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until death. She had been confined to her home for more than year because of ill health, then suffered a stroke and was bedfast for nine days. Funeral services were held at the Hunsicker Funeral Home, Souderton, Pa., Dec. 20, with Wilson Moyer in charge and at the Blooming Glen Church by Richard Detweiler. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Godshall, -- Catherine (Kulp) Godshall, was born July 28, 1875, in Hatfield Twp., Pa.; died Nov. 30, 1950, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harvey Detwiler, Collegeville, Pa. On Nov. 26, 1898, she was united in marriage to Enos D. Godshall, near Harleysville, Pa., who died five years ago. Four sons and 5 daughters were born to this union. One son and a daughter died in infancy. She was a faithful member of the Salford Mennonite Church for 52 years. She was an invalid for eight years from the effects of a stroke. She leaves 3 sons, 4 daughters, 2 brothers, 1 sister, and 30 grandchildren to mourn her departure. Funeral services were held Dec. 4, 1950, at the Salford Mennonite Church in charge of Paul Clemens, Elias Landes and Rein Alderfer. Text: I Thess. 4: 13-18; John 14: 1-3. Burial at the Plain Cemetery.
Holaway, -- Lewis G., son of Jacob and Sophia Holaway, was born at the Holaway home near Nappanee, Ind., Sept. 23, 1905, where he lived his entire life with the exception of two years. He was preceded in death by his father on March 8, 1950. He died Jan. 9, 1951; aged 45 y. 3 m. 16 d. His death was caused by a fall in a local factory in Nappanee. He was a member of the Nappanee North Main St. Mennonite Church. He is survived by his mother, 3 sisters (Mrs. Tim Neuhauser, Eureka, Ill.; Mrs. C. A. Mast, and Mrs. Lester Miller, Nappanee), and 3 brothers (John and Fred, Akron, Ind.; and C. J. Holaway, Nappanee). Funeral services were held at the North Main St. Mennonite Church in charge of Homer F. North. Burial in the Union Center Cemetery.
Landes, -- Betty, daughter of the late Daniel P. and Mary Catherine (Ruff) Shank, was born March 19, 1871, in Augusta Co., Va.; died Aug. 3, 1950, at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va.; aged 79 y. 4 m. 14 d. In 1891 she was united in marriage to Andrew Jackson Landes who survives. She is also survived by 5 children (Mrs. Lessie Hartman, Park View, Va.; Mrs. Charles May, New Castle, Pa.; Mrs. Nora Thomas Baker, Harrisonburg; Mrs. Parker Blagg, Charleston, Ill.; and D. Raymond Landes, Harrisonburg), 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. R. C. Bell, Mt. Crawford, Va., and Mrs. Grover Dovel, Harrisonburg), 3 brothers (Luther Shank, O. D. Shank, Harrisonburg; and Fred Shank, Mt. Crawford, Va.), also a number of nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Mennonite Church for a number of years. Funeral services were conducted at Weaver's Church Aug. 5, by Hiram Weaver, assisted by John F. Locke. Burial was made in Weaver's Cemetery.
Lapp, -- Joseph L., son of Joseph and Hannah (Landis) Lapp, was born March 5, 1872; passed away Oct. 15, 1950, at his home near Chalfont, Pa. He suffered from a stroke and contracted hypostatic pneumonia from which he died after 3 months' illness. He was married to Sallie Walter, Oct. 5, 1897, who preceded him in death Oct. 3, 1944. Surviving are 5 children (Mrs. Roy Leatherman, Bedminster, Pa.; Walter and Esther, Chalfont; Arthur, Harleysville, Pa.; and Mrs. Mahon Detweiler, Souderton, Pa.), 8 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Sallie Gross, Doylestown, Pa.; Mrs. Elizabeth Detweiler, Dublin, Pa.; and Mrs. Mary Delp, Souderton, Pa.). Five brothers and 1 sister preceded him in death. He was a member of Line Lexington, Pa., congregation. Funeral services were conducted by Arthur D. Ruth. Text: Ps. 30: 5. Burial in adjoining cemetery.
McCall, --- Nancy Evelyn McCall, daughter of Bart and Zeddie McCall, was born in Brewton, Ala., Aug. 10, 1950; died in the Escambia County Hospital Jan. 22, 1951; aged 5 m. 12 d. Surviving are the parents, 2 brothers and 5 sisters. Funeral services were held Jan. 23, at the home and at the Cooper Cemetery near Brewton, Ala., where interment was made. Elam B. Hollinger was in charge.
Musselman, -- Dianna H., daughter of Tobias and Maria (Hendricks) Gehman, wife of Jacob U. Musselman, Silverdale, Pa., died Oct. 29, 1950, at her home; aged 76 y. She suffered a light stroke two years ago and another one just a week before her death. She was a member of the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter (Mrs. Walter Schmell, Silverdale0, where she made her home; 2 sisters (Mrs. Minerva Detweiler and Mrs. Sallie Rice, both of Perkasie, Pa.), and 2 grandchildren. An infant daughter preceded her in death. Funeral services held Nov.2, at the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Bro. Melvin Bishop was in charge. Text: II Cor. 5: 8.
Oates, --Thomas Asbury, son of the late George W. and Julia Ann Oates, was born in Beam Settlement, Fabius, W. Va., Jan. 28, 1873; passed away at his home Nov. 23, 1950; aged 77 y. 9m. 25 d. He is survived by his wife, 1 daughter (Mrs. Virgie Pyles), 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 1 half sister (Mrs. Julia Shanholtz). He was preceded in death by one son (Nelson) and several brothers and sisters. A little more than year ago, after an unusual conversion he was received into fellowship at the Salem Mennonite Church at Needmore, W. Va. His life was a challenge to all who knew him. Funeral services were held at the Asbury Church, Fabius, W. Va., Nov. 25, in charge of S. A. Shank, assisted by J. L. Stauffer. Text: Ps. 17 : 15. Interment in adjoining cemetery.
Parker, Laurence Yale, son of Harold and Lucia (Barton) Parker, was born Nov. 6, 1907, in Clarks Summit, Pa.; died Oct. 22, 1950; aged 42 y. 11 m. 16 d. On Aug. 19, 1938, he was married to Edna Mae Good of Dubuque, Iowa. Two daughters came to bless this home (Mary Ann, 11, and Elizabeth Lucia, 9). Besides his widow and daughter, one brother (Howard Lynn, Chicago), survives. He became a member of the Mennonite Church on Oct. 17, 1948. He was always willing to witness for his Lord, where he was. Services were held at the Freeport Mennonite Church by Howard J. Zehr and Richard J. Yordy. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Plank, --- Fannie (Wilhelm) Plank, daughter of Henry and Eliza Wilhelm, was born near Dayton, Ohio, Jan. 5, 1859; passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Ruth, Harrisonville, Mo., Jan. 19, 1951; aged 92 y. 14 d. Her parents were members of the Lutheran Church. When she was five years old her mother died and she was taken into the home of Levi J. Lantz near Urbana, Ohio. In her early youth she confessed Christ as her Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church in which faith she remained until death. Jan. 13, 1887, she was united in marriage with Moses Plank of Garden City, Mo. To this union 3 daughters were born, 2 having died in infancy. Three years ago last October she had a paralytic stroke and on Jan. 12 she had a second stroke and lay in a coma until death. She leaves to mourn her departure, her daughter, 3 grandchildren (Celesta, Harold and Eva Ruth), 3 great-grandchildren, a number of nephews and nieces and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. Funeral services were held in the Sycamore Grove Church on Sunday p. m. in charge of W. R. Hershberger, assisted by S. S. Hershberger. Burial in the Clearfork Cemetery.
Short, -- Rose, daughter of Christian and Catherine Graber, was born Jan. 3, 1869; departed this life Dec. 30, 1950; aged 81 y. 11m. 27 d. Death came rather suddenly after a lingering illness. April 18, 1889, she was united in marriage with Amos Short, who preceded her in death 21 years ago. Four children were born to this union, 2 of whom (LeRoy Albert and Oliver D.), preceded her in death. Two others (Forest and Edith-Mrs. Adam Short, both of Stryker, Ohio), remain to mourn her passing. She also leaves 3 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 1 brother (Peter) and 3 sisters (Delilah Short and Lydia Jaquin, Stryker; Lina Beck, Archbold, Ohio), together with many other relatives and friends. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and remained a faithful member of the Mennonite Church until God called her home. Funeral services were held Jan. 2 at the Lockport Church, with Simon Stuckey, Walter Stuckey, and D. Wyse Graber in charge. Burial in Lockport Cemetery.
Speiler, -- Daisy, daughter of Joseph and Elsie (Hammontree) Hostetler, was born near East Lynn, Cass Co., Mo., March 19, 1896; passed away at Stanfield, Ariz., Nov. 13, 1950; aged 54 y. 7 m. 25 d. She accepted Christ as her Saviour and was baptized at the age 14 years and remained faithful until death. She was united in marriage to William Speiler Jan. 25, 1950, near Harrisburg, Oreg. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, aged mother, 2 sisters (Mrs. Oscar Stewart, Halsey, Oreg.; Mrs. Sam Toll, Shelbyville, Ill.), 1 brother (Paul, Portland, Oreg.), 5 nieces, 6 nephews, and many relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, 1 brother, and 1 sister. She loved her Lord and enjoyed reading her Bible. Funeral services were held Nov. 20, at the Harrisburg A. M. Church, conducted by Elias W. Kulp and Walter Kropf. Text: I Cot. 15: 26, 55, 56. Interment was made in the Alford Cemetery.
Stover, --Abram, son of the late Milton F. and Amanda (Moyer) Stover, was born May 3, 1892, near Dublin, Bucks Co., Pa.; passed away Nov. 15, 1950, at his home near Blooming Glen, Pa., where he had been a resident most of his life; aged 53 y. 6 m. 12 d. Death resulted from a heart condition. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church to which he was faithful unto death. On June 30, 1917, he was united in marriage to Laura B. Lapp. Surviving are his companion, 1 son (Earl, Aibonita, Puerto Rico), 1 daughter (Dorothy, at home), and 2 grandchildren in Puerto Rico. Also surviving are 5 brothers (Artemus, Harvey, Howard, Calvin, and Samuel), and 5 sisters (Bertha-Mrs. Wm. Godshall, Laura-Mrs. Anna Moyer, Lizzie-Mrs. Stanley Moyer, Sadie-Mrs. Willis Moyer). One sister (Ella-Mrs. Jacob Detweiler) preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 20, at the home by Wilson Moyer, followed by services at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church by T. K. Hershey, Melvin Bishop and Paul Lederach. Interment in adjoining cemetery.
Wideman, --Mary, daughter of Peter and Anna (Rupp) Rupp, was born at Wellesley, Ont., April 6, 1867; departed this life Dec. 16, 1950, at the home of her daughter, Ellen; aged 83 y. 8m. 10 d. She accepted Christ as her Saviour in her youth. She came to Michigan in 1890. On Feb. 16, 1892, she was united in marriage to Moses E. Wideman. They lived in Winsor Twp., until 1926, when they moved to Pigeon. She was a charter member of the Pigeon Mennonite Church. Surviving are 3 sons (Alfred, Elkton, Mich.; Wesley, Pigeon, Mich.; and Ray, Flint, Mich.), 3 daughters (Ellen-Mrs. Dave Swartzendruber, Sabina-Mrs. John Shetler, and Luanna-Mrs. William Bechler, all of Pigeon), 27 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 1 sister (Mrs. Katie Zehr, Wellesley, Ont.), and 1 brother (Menno, Tavistock, Ont.). Her huband preceded her in 1947. Funeral services were in charge of Donald King. Burial in the Pigeon Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Yeakley, -- Sarah Alice, daughter of Abner and Sarah (Stutzman) Hershberger, was born Aug. 17, 1901, near Milford, Nebr.; died Jan. 17, 1951; aged 49 y. 5 m. She united with the East Fairview Mennonite Church in 1917 and was married to George Yeakley Jan. 4, 1924. The home was blessed with 4 sons and 1 daughter (Willis Dale, Darrel Deaue, Archie Allen, Mary Jane and George Karl). She leaves her husband, 5 children, 2 daughters-in-law, 1 granddaughter, 3 sisters (Mrs. Lavina Rediger, Iva-Mrs. Wm. Hauder, Milford, Nebr.; and Lucinda-Mrs. Chris Earnest, Kalona, Iowa), and 7 brothers (Ammon A., Corry, Pa.; John A., and Paul, Wellman, Iowa; Allen A., Albany, Oreg.; David, Milford; Edward, Hesston, Kans.; and Ezra S., McPherson, Kans.). Funeral services were held at the East Fairview Mennonite Church, conducted by Warren Eicher and Sterling U. Stauffer, assisted by Wm. R. Eicher and A. M. Miller.
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Brubacher, -- Lucinda M., daughter of the late Moses and Elizabeth Brubacher, was born April 8, 1882, near Heidelberg, Ont.; died at Braeside Home, Preston, Ont., Dec. 17, 1950; aged 68 y. 8 m. 9 d. She united with the Mennonite Church in her youth and remained a faithful member until her death. Surviving are 2 brothers (Menno and Simon, Waterloo, Ont.). One sister (Susannah) and 2 brothers (Moses and Israel) preceded her. Funeral services were held at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church Dec. 20, 1950, in charge of Roy S. Koch, assisted by Howard Stevanus. Interment was made at Three Bridges.
Culp, -- Hattie, daughter of Samuel and Hetty Bixler, was born Sept. 24, 1877, near Wakarusa, Ind.; passed away Oct. 4, 1950; aged 73 y. 13 d. Death came from a sudden heart attack. On March 24, 1895, she was married to George Culp. Early in life she and her husband united with the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church and remained faithful until death. A daughter (Lulu) preceded her in death in 1940. Her husband passed away in 1949. Surviving are 1 daughter (Maud-Mrs. Irvin Fink, Wakarusa), a foster son (John Morris, Nappanee, Ind.), 2 brothers (Fred and Samuel, both of near Wakarusa), 2 sisters (Mrs. Oliver Culp, Nappanee, and Mrs. Amos Holmes, Goshen, Ind.). 9 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church in charge of R. R. Smucker and C. A. Shank. Text: II Cor. 5: 1. Burial in adjoining cemetery.
Dettwiler, -- Reuben, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Dettwiler, of St. Jacobs, Ont., was born in Brutus, Mich., July 6, 1901; passed away Jan. 16, 1951; aged 49 y. 6 m. 10 d. On Dec. 12, 1923, he was united in marriage to Ella Weber. He leaves to mourn his departure his loving companion, 3 children (Fern-Mrs. Osiah Horst, Manheim, Ont.; Leeta-Mrs. Melvin Horst, West Montrose, Ont.; and Gladys, at home), also 4 grandchildren, 1 brother (Enos, West Montrose), 3 sisters (Mrs. Annie Ramer, Markham, Ont.; Laura-Mrs. Eden Cresssman, and Sevilla, both of St. Jacobs.), and a wide circle of relatives and friends. His death was caused by an attack of pneumonia and a stroke caused by an attack of pneumonia and a stroke. He was ordained to the office of deacon at Elmira, Ont., Dec. 15, 1929; five years later Nov. 11, 1934, he was ordained a minister; May 11, 1947, he was ordained a bishop. The funeral was held Jan. 19 at Dreisinger's Funeral Chapel, conducted by Moses Roth, followed by a service at the Floradale Church with O. D. Snider and J. B. Martin in charge. Interment was made in the adjoining church.
Erb-Henry B., son of the late Albert II. and Esther (Brubaker) Erb., was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Sept. 28, 1887; passed away at his home near Erisman's Church; aged 63 y. 2 m. 21 d. He is survived by his wife, Anna (Nissley), 2 sons (A. Nissley and John II., Manheim, Pa.), 2 daughter (Mary-Mrs. Elam Haldeman, Manheim; Florence-Mrs. John K. Miller, Bainbridge, Pa.), 12 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Clayton, Landisville, pa.; Isaac, Lititz, Pa.; Albert, Manheim), and 1 sister (Anna Hess, Lititz,). He was a member of the Erisman Mennonite Church for more than thirty years. Funeral services were held at this late home in charge of John S. Eby and at the Erisman Mennonite Church in charge of Henry Lutz and Martin G. Metzler. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Farney--- David, son of the late Joseph and Barbara (Zehr) Farney, was born in Croghan, Lewis Co., N. Y., Sept. 28, 1869; died Dec. 20, 1950, at the home of his daughter near Croghan; aged 81 y. 2m. 21 d. On June 5, 1913, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Rebecca Nofzsier Sauer. She preceded him in death in April 1946. Also preceding him in death were 7 brothers and 3 sisters. In early life he united with the Amish Mennonite Church at Croghan and remained a faithful member until his death. Death was caused by a heart condition. He leaves to mourn his departure, 1 daughter (Miriam-Mrs. Jonas Kennell), 1 sister (Laura-Mrs. John F. Virkler), 8 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Dec. 23, at the A. M. Church, Croghan, in charge of Allen Gingerich, assisted by W. P. Virkler. Burial was made at the Evangelical Baptist Cemetery.
Gunn, -- Lucien Elijah, son of Elijah and Laura Gunn, was born Sept. 12, 1858, near Cleveland, Ohio; departed this life Jan. 21, 1951, at the Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Ind.; aged 92 y. 4 m. 9 d. His great-grandmother was the first white woman settler in the city of Cleveland. In 1864 his parents moved to Cleveland Twp., Elkhart Co., Ind. On June 19, 1880, he married Susannah Hunsberger and four years later they moved to a farm near Wakarusa and in 1893 they moved back again to Cleveland Twp. In 1919, they sold the farm and moved to Elkhart again where they resided ever since. Seventy years ago he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and throughout his long life he was a witness for Christ. At the time of his death he was a member of the Bethel E. U. B. Church in Elkhart. His wife preceded him in death in 1934. Surviving are 2 brothers (Albert E., Afton, Iowa, and Walter S., Long Beach, Calif.), and a number of nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held at the Olive Mennonite Church, Jan. 24, in charge of C. A. Shank. Text: Matt. 25: 34. Burial in adjoining cemetery.
Hauck, -- Rebecca H., daughter of the late John and Esther (Horst) Hollinger, was born Dec. 26, 1872; passed away Dec. 28, 1950, at the home of her niece. She was a faithful, devoted member of the Landis Valley Mennonite Church for a number of years. She is survived by one foster son (Charles Boose) and four foster grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by Leroy Weaver and Ira Landis at the Landis Valley Church Dec. 30.
Hertzler, -- Nathaniel Zimmerman, son of Christian and Susanna (Zimmerman) Hertzler, was born Sept. 5, 1871; passed away suddenly after a prolonged illness at the home of his daughter in Mechanicsburg, Pa., Nov. 9, 1950. He was a member of the Slate Hill Mennonite Church where he had served as a trustee for twenty years. Surviving are 1 daughter and 2 sons (C. Arthur, Mechanicsburg; J. Leonard, Grantham, Pa.; Margrette-Mrs. Frank Gettsburg), 1 brother (Daniel, Mechanicsburg), 4 half sisters (Mary Hertzler, Lancaster, Pa.; Mrs. Emanuel Lauver and Mrs. George Zimmerman, both of Mechanicsburg; Mrs. Shelly Musser, New Holland, Pa.), and 2 half brothers (Henry, Mechanicsburg; Abram, Camp Hill, Pa.). Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 13, at the Slate Hill Mennonite Church with William Strong and Marlin Lauver in charge. Interment in adjoining cemetery.
Kilheffer, -- Minnie H., daughter of the late John W. and Emma (Hershey) Millhouse, was born in Lancaster Twp., Pa., May 25, 1888; passed away at her home in Manor Twp., Pa., Jan. 13, 1951, after a brief illness of six weeks; aged 62 y. 7 m. 18 d. July 26, 1907, she was united in marriage to Abram K. Kilheffer. Surviving are her husband and 4 sons (A. Victor, at home; John M. and Paul M., Lancaster, Pa.; Harold M., at home), also 5 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Willis H., East Petersburg, Pa., and John, Mountville, Pa.), and many other relatives and friends. In 1925 she was baptized and united with the Millersville Mennonite Church continuing faithful until death. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 17, at the Gundel Funeral Home, Conestoga, Pa., and at the Millersville Mennonite Church. Landis Shertzer, Jacob Hess, Herbert Fisher, Daniel Gish, and Christian K. Lehman participated in the services. Text: Rev. 4: 1. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Martin, --- George, son of John and Barbara (Bast) Martin, was born in Croghan, Lewis Co., N. Y., Sept. 14, 1883; died Dec. 3, 1950; aged 67 y. 2 m. 18 d. On April 30, 1949, he suffered a stroke. On Nov. 18, 1950, he had another one and was moved to Lewis Co. General Hospital where he passed away. He was united in marriage to Rose Steria on Jan. 12, 1909. Surviving are his wife, 3 sons (Vernon, Jonathan, and Ernest, all of Croghan), 1 daughter (Nina, Croghan), 15 grandchildren, 3 brothers (John, Croghan; Joseph and Benjamin, both of Lowville, N. Y.), 4 sisters (Mrs. Daniel Steria, Mrs. Jacob Widrick, and Mrs. Benjamin Lehman, all of Croghan; and Mrs. George Jackson, Carthage, N. Y.), and a number of nieces and nephews. One son, 4 daughters, 1 grandson, 2 sisters, and 1 brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church where he attended services faithfully as long as his health permitted. Services were conducted at the home by Elias Zehr and at the Croghan Amish Mennonite Church by Lloyd Boshart and Allen Gingerich. Interment was made in the church cemetery.
Moyer, -- Alice, daughter of the late Jacob and Susanna (Nice) Kriebel, was born Jan. 29, 1898; passed away Nov. 11, 1950. She was the wife of Willis G. Moyer. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour. She was a member of the Line Lexington Mennonite Church and attended regularly until she became ill. Surviving are her mother (Susanna Kriebel, East Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa.), 8 children (Jacob Earl, Hatfield, Pa.; Bertha-Mrs. Herbert Godshall, Souderton; Susanna-Mrs. Durell Lewis, Sellersville, Pa.; Mary-Mrs. John Wile, Isabella-Mrs. Curtis Wireman, Walter, all of Souderton; Willis Jr., Sellersville, Pa., and Robert, at home), and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Nov. 14, at the Line Lexington Mennonite Church in charge of Arthur Ruth and Clyde Myers. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Nissley, -- Samuel H., son of the late Benjamin and Anna (Hostetter) Nissley, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Sept. 6, 1884; died Jan. 20, 1951; aged 66 y. 3 m. 14 d. Death was caused by a cerebral hemorrhage. He is survived by his wife, Laura (Tout), Landisville, Pa., 4 sisters (Elizabeth-Mrs. John E. Forrey; Ellen, broth of Lancaster, Pa.; Mrs. Anna Erb, Manheim; and Frances-Mrs. George Cutrell, Denver, Colo.), and 1 brother (Ben, Lancaster). Funeral services were conducted at the Koser Funeral Home by --- Leer of the Lutheran Church, Landisville, Pa., on Jan. 23, 1951. Interment was made in the Landisville Cemetery.
Stoll, -- Larry Dee, infant son of Harry and Nora (Miller) Stoll, was born Jan. 16, 1951; passed away in the hospital at Liberal, Kans., Jan. 18, 1951. Surviving are his parents, his twin brother (Gary Lee), 3 brothers (Darrell, Arthur, Duane), and 1 sister (Joyce). Graveside services were held at the Kismet Cemetery conducted by Homer Sperling.
Sully, -- Sally Ann, daughter of the late Joseph Koch, was born April 27, 1868, in Woolwich Twp., Ont.; died Jan. 8, 1951, at the home of her daughter in St. Jacobs after a short illness; aged 82 y. 8m. 14 d. Those remaining to mourn her departure are a son (Joseph) and a daughter (Rose-Mrs. Albert Heer), both of St. Jacobs, Ont.; 2 sisters (Mrs. Addison Reitzel, St. Jacobs; Mrs. Alfred Vonbesser, Toronto, Ont.), and 1 brother (Henry, Detroit, Mich.). Her husband, the late John Sully, predeceased her in April 1947. Mrs. Sully united with the Mennonite Church in her youth and was a member until her death. She attended services faithfully as long as she was able to do so. Funeral services were held at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church Jan. 11, in charge of Roy S. Koch, assisted by Noah Husnberger. Interment was made in the cemetery at Three Bridges.
Whetzel-Jacob, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Whetzel, was born at Bergton, Va., April 9, 1860; died at the home of his son, Raleigh Whetzel, Linville, Va., April 16, 1950; aged 90 y. 7 d. Surviving are his wife, Betty, and the following children: Mrs. S. P. Whetzel, York, Pa., and Raleigh, Linville; also 12 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Zion Hill Mennonite Church for many years. Funeral services were held April 18, at the Mt. Zion Brethren Church in charge of Hiram Weaver, assisted by M. J. Craun. Burial was made in the cemetery near by.
Yoder, -- Moses H., son of Stephen and Mary (Hostettler) Yoder, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, June 19, 1880; passed away at his home in Wakarusa, Ind., Jan. 1, 1951; aged 70 y. 6 m. 13 d. He had been in failing health for a number of years and bedfast for over six years. On March 10, 1906, he was united in marriage to Amanda Hartman. To this union were born 6 children. A son (Elmer) preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his departure, his companion, a daughter (Bertha-Mrs. Fred Stichter, Wakarusa, Ind.), 4 sons (Ray, Waynesboro, Va.; Lloyd and Melvin, Elkhart, Ind.; and Victor, Goshen, Ind.). 10 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Amos and Isaac, Nappanee, Ind.), and a large number of relatives and friends. He attended church at the Holdeman Mennonite Church of which he was a member. Funeral services were held Jan. 4 at the home and at the Olive Mennonite Church, in charge of Warren Shaum and Silas Weldy.
Zehr, -- Wilbur Frederick, son of Elias and Mary Zehr, Croghan, N. Y., was born April 5, 1930; died Nov. 1, 1950; aged 20 y. 6 m. 26 d. He leaves his parents, 5 sisters (Mrs. Paul Deiob, Mrs. Harold Lyndaker, Marjorie, Judy, and Nancy), 6 brothers (Ralph, Norman, Elmer, Carl, Gerald, and Robert), 1 grandfather, 2 nephews and a large number of relatives and friends. In 1946 he received baptism and became a member of the Croghan Amish Mennonite Church. His death came very soon after he was shot while deer hunting. His death was a shock to many. Funeral services were conducted by Andrew Gingerich and Mark Peachey, Grantsville, Md.
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Cummans, -- Rebecca, daughter of Jacob and Catharine (Beery) Funk, was born Aug. 24, 1859; departed this life Jan. 17, 1951; aged 91 y. 4 m. 23 d. Death, which claimed her in the house in which she was born, came after a lengthy period of illness which at last left her almost totally blind and helpless. She had been bedfast since May 6, 1950. On March 25, 1886, she was married to Henry Cummans of near Ada, Ohio. To this union, three children were born (LeRoy and Elizabeth, deceased; Clarence). She was also preceded in death by her husband. Surviving are one son, 2 grandsons, a number of nephews and nieces, and a large number of friends. She had been a member of the Turkey Run Mennonite Church for many years of which she was a member at the time of her death. Funeral services were in charge of William A. Miller and Roy Detweiler. Burial was made in Turkey Run Cemetery.
Eby, -- Samuel R., son of the late Elam and Elizabeth (Reiff) Eby, was born Sept. 4, 1889, in Washington Co., Md.; passed away at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md., Jan. 7, 1951; aged 61 y. 4 m. 3 d. He was united in marriage to Emma B. Showalter Nov. 19, 1914. He is survived by his wife, 4 sons (Lewis V., Clear Spring, Md.; Raymond M. and Carl S., Williamsport, Md.; and Norman E., Hagerstown, Md.), 2 daughters (Marie V.-Mrs. Reuben A. Martin and Dorothy M., at home), 15 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Christian R., Maugansville, Md.; David R., Paramount, Md.; John R., Williamsport, Md.; and Laban R., Greencastle, Pa.), 2 sisters (Amanda R., and Magdalena R., Williamsport, Md.), and a large number of other relatives and friends. One sister (Mary) preceded him in death. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church at Clear Spring, Md. On June 21, 1917, he was called to the ministry at that place and faithfully served in that office until his death. Death resulted from liver complications. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 10, at his late home near Clear Spring, in charge of John D. Risser and at the Reiff Mennonite Church in charge of Stnaley H. martin and Moses K. Horst. Texts: Acts 13: 36.; Isa. 6: 8. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Gamber, -- Annie S., daughter of the late Benjamin and Anna (Shank) Neff, was born in Manor Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., July 27, 1867; departed this life Jan. 26, 1951; aged 83 y. 5m. 29 d. On Nov. 5, 1889, she married Henry H. Gamber. He preceded her in death March 20, 1941. Seven children were born to this union. Two children (Elra and Grace) preceded her in death. She is survived by 5 children (Anna-Mrs. Amos Nissley, Landisville, Pa., with whom she resided; Selena-Mrs. J. W. Shank, Chicago, Ill.; Benjamin, Scottdale, Pa .; Harry, Manheim, Pa.; and Ada-Mrs. Lester H. Brubaker, Strasburg, Pa.), 8 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. In 1891 she with her companion accepted Christ as Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church at Landisville and was a faithful and consistent member the remainder of her life. Funeral services were held Jan. 30, at the Koser Funeral Home conducted by Barton Gehman and at the Landisville Mennonite Church in charge of Henry Lutz, assisted by Christian Frank. Texts: Ps. 17: 15; 116: 15. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Kornhaus, -- Gertrude Emma, daughter of Thomas Ilgen and Gertrude Elizabeth Furst, was born Dec. 5, 1884, at Wilton Junction, Cedar Co., Iowa; died Dec. 17, 1950, at Parsons, Kans. As a child she was confirmed in the United Evangelical Lutheran Church at Wilton Junction, later transferring her membership to St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Peabody. After married she transferred her membership to the Catlin Mennonite Church where she was an active worker as long as health permitted. She was united in marriage to David Kornhaus March 18, 1908. To this union were born 2 daughters (Grace Louise and Mary Margaret). Her husband preceded her in death May 3, 1949. She was also preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. She is survived by the 2 daughters (Mrs. Marvin Harlan and Mrs. John Rivernburg), the 2 sons-in-law, 1 grandson, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Dec. 19, from Baker's Funeral Home in Peabody with Laurence Horst and L. R. Johnson in charge. Burial was made in the Prairie Lawn Cemetery.
Lapp, -- George J., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lapp, was born in Juniata, Nebr., May 26, 1879; died at his home in Goshen, Ind., Jan. 25, 1951; aged 71 y. 7 m. 30 d. In early life he became a Christian which decision properly dominated his whole life. In 1905 he was married to Esther Ebersole, with whom he entered missionary service in India the same year. A daughter, Pauline, preceded him in death in 1913 followed by Mrs. Lapp in 1917. In1920 he was married to Fanny Hershey. He is survived by his wife, 2 daughters (Lois-Mrs. E. J. Camp, St. Paul, Minn., and Harriet-Mrs. J. Lawrence Burkholder, Goshen, Ind.), 7 grandchildren, and 1 brother (Daniel J., Sterling, Ill.). In 1905, he was ordained to the ministry and in 1928 he was ordained a bishop in the Indian church. Most of the forty years, from 1905 to 1945, were spent in India. The devotion and energy which he dedicated to the church in India are well known to all of our people. Besides his missionary efforts, he served the church in many other capacities both in India and in this country. He was president of Goshen College in 1913 and 1919 and at the time of his death was again rendering service to that institution. Death came rather suddenly and unexpectedly after a rather marked improvement in health. He had suffered heart attacks in December but a severe one proved fatal on the night of Jan. 25. The funeral service was held on Jan. 28, at the Culp Funeral Home and at the Union Auditorium at Goshen College. Bro. S. C. Yoder preached the sermon and was assisted in the service by the brethren Simon Gingerich and John H. Mosemann. A large number of relatives and friends attended the service and evidenced the widespread attachment which Bro. Lapp had formed. Interment was made in the Alwine Cemetery.
Meyers, -- Clyde S., son of the late Joseph W. and Edna (Leatherman) Meyers, was born April 15, 1935, in Dublin, Bucks Co., Pa.; died Dec. 28, 1950; aged 15 y. 7 m. 12 d. Death came as the result of an accident. He was received into church fellowship Aug. 7, 1949. He is survived by his mother, a sister (Della-Mrs. Richard Leatherman), 2 stepbrothers (Willard and Merle Meyers, Both of Dublin), 1 stepsister (Marian-Mrs. Donald Weaver, Trevose Heights, Pa.), also grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Jacob M. Leatherman and Mrs. Emma Meyers, of Dublin), together with a number of friends. Funeral service was held Dec. 31, 1950, at the home in charge of Abram W. Yothers and at the Deep Run Mennonite Church in charge of Wilson Overholt and Erwin Nace. Text: Ps. 119: 9. Interment was made in adjoining cemetery.
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Coss, -- George A., son of the late George W. and Saloma Coss, was born Oct. 15, 1867; passed away Jan. 23, 1951, at his home in Maugansville, Md., after a years' illness caused by a heart condition; aged 83 y. 3 m. 8 d. On June 18, 1890, he was married to Etta H. Reynolds. They accepted Christ as their Saviour and united with the Reformed Church at Cavetown, Md., April 30, 1892. Later they transferred their membership to the Stauffer Mennonite Church where he was ordained a deacon. To this union were born 5 children, of whom 2 survive (Luella-Mrs. John H. Martin, Smithsburg, Md., and Edward L., Paramount, Md.). On Sept. 17, 1916, he was married to Martha W. (Eshleman) Risser, who survives him. Four stepdaughters (Fannie E-Mrs. Elmer K. Martin, Maugansville, Md.; Cora E.,--Mrs. Jacob L. Charles , Lancaster, Pa.; Mary E.-Mrs. Menno S. Martin, Lancaster, Pa.; Clare E.-Mrs. Laban H. Martin, both of Maugansville), 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 12 step-grandchildren, 29 step-great-grandchildren, 1 sister (Della-Mrs. Herbert Moser, Smithsburg, Md.), and 1 brother (Ralph, Waynesboro, Pa.), also survive. Funeral services were held on Jan. 25 at the home and at the Assembly Church in Waynesboro, Pa., of which he was a member for the past twenty years. Services were in charge of Frank Stouffer, Andrew Fulton and George Landis. Burial in Greenhill Cemetery.
Durner, -- Charles, was born April 29, 1876, in St. Thomas Twp., Pa.; passed away Jan. 27, 1951, at his home; aged 74 y. 8m. 28 d. He is survived by his widow, 1 son (Charles Roy, at home), and 2 daughters (Mrs. Edward Pearl, Pond Bank, Pa., and Mrs. Anna Shaffer, York, Pa.). Last summer he accepted Christ, was baptized and received into the Mennonite Church. He made a definite change and was an inspiration to those who visited him. Funeral services were held in the Pond Bank Mennonite Church Jan. 20, conducted by Harvey E. Shank and Luke J. Shank, assisted by Mahlon Horst. Interment in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Mont Alto, Pa.
Heller, -- Jay Mark, son of Parke and Charity (Good) Heller, was born Nov. 2, 1949, near Brickerville, Pa.; died in the Lancaster General Hospital, Aug. 29, 1950, after several hours illness; aged 9 m. Surviving are 2 sisters (Faye and Jeanette), 1 brother (Fred), and the grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Howard Good, Bowmansville, Pa., and Mr. and Mrs. Harland Heller, Lititz, Pa.). Brief services were held Aug. 31 at the home by Noah Hurst and at the Hammercreek Mennonite Church by Amos Horst and John S. Hess. Text: Ps. 73: 16, 17. Interment in adjoining cemetery.
Hossler, -- John, son of the late Stephen and Mary (Steinruck) Hossler, was born Feb.13, 1881; died Feb. 2, 1951, at the Lancaster General Hospital; aged 69 y. 11m. 19d. He made his home with his sister-in-law, Mrs. Katie Hossler, near Elizabethtown, Pa. He is survived by a brother (Jerry) and a half brother (Samuel Caley), both of Elizabethtown. Funeral services were held Feb. 5, at the late home and further service at Shenk's Church, conducted by Noah W. Rissser, David Sellers, and Clarence E. Lutz. Text: Ps. 55: 6. Interment in adjoining cemetery.
Martin, -- Jane, daughter of Moses and Hannah Martin, Waterloo, Ont., was born March 14, 1950; died Feb. 9, 1951, at her home; aged 10 m. 26 d. Jane was a twin and had not been well from her birth. Surviving to mourn their loss are her parents, 3 sisters (Beatrice, Marlene, and Joyce), and 1 brother (Glen), all at home. Funeral services were conducted at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, St. Jacobs, Ont., Feb. 11, in charge of Roy S. Koch. Text: Matt. 18: 3. Interment was made in Three Bridges Cemetery.
Miller, -- Percaville, son of Daniel D. and Lizzie (Yoder) Miller, was born Feb. 14, 1882, in Elkhart Co., Ind.; passed away Jan. 28, 1951, following an illness of four years; aged 68 y. 11m. 14 d. He accepted Christ as his Saviour in his youth and became a member of the West Liberty Mennonite Church, Windom, Kans. On June 18, 1903, he was united in marriage to Ida Burkholder. To this union were born 4 daughters and 5 sons (Nettie-Mrs. Howard E. Miller, Millersburg, Ohio; Mrs. Bessie Mullet, Sugar City, Colo.; Mrs. Ethel Mounts, Perryton, Tex.; Florence-Mrs. Tobe Schrock, La Junta, Colo.; Delmar D., Wellman, Iowa; Elgin, Upland, Calif.; Cecil, Memphis, Tenn.; Leroy and Percy, Jr., Hutchinson, Kans.). His wife and children all survive him. Also surviving are 5 sisters (Mrs. Delilah Lantz, Iowa; Mrs. Nora Troyer, Hesston, Kans.; Mrs. Iva Troyer, Harper, Kans.; Mrs. Barbara Helmuth, Harrisonville, Mo.; Mrs. Barbara Zink, Inman, Kans.), 4 brothers (Roy, Hutchinson; Sam, Nampa, Idaho; Criss, Harrisonburg, Va.; Dave, Edwards, Mo.), 20 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. In 1910 the family homesteaded near Brandon, Colo.; four years later they moved to Cheraw, Colo., and were charter members of the Cheraw congregation. From Cheraw they moved to Jet, Okla., where they lived fourteen years. The last twenty-four years were spent in central Kansas. At the time of his death he was a member of the Hutchinson Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Yoder Mennonite Church, Yoder, Kans., in charge of H. A. Diener, J. G. Hartzler, and Sanford E. King. Burial in adjoining cemetery.
Risser, --- Lizzie, daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Stoner) Rutt, was born Aug. 2, 1880; died Dec. 12, 1950; aged 70 y. 4 m. 10 d. Death was caused by a heart condition. Her husband, Joseph N. Risser, died June 28, 1950. She is survived by 1 daughter (Mrs. Amos Newcomer), 1 son (Raymond), both of Elizabethtown, Pa., and 1 sister (Mrs. Minnie Grove, Elizabethtown). She was a member of the Elizabethtown Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held Dec. 17, at the Miller Funeral Home and at the Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, in charge of Noah W. Risser, Paul, Macbeth, and Clarence E. Lutz. Text: Matt. 25: 13. Burial was made in the Mt. Tunnel Cemetery.
Rock, -- John F., son of George and Margaret Rock, was born near Waynesboro, Pa., Oct. 3, 1872; died at the Chambersburg Hospital Jan. 22, 1951; aged 78 y. 3 m. 19 d. He is survived by 2 brothers (Elmer, Fayetteville, Pa., and Benjamin, Taneytown, Md.). He had his home for a number of years with his cousin, Ira Rock of Pond Bank, Pa. Funeral services were held at the Grove Funeral Home in Waynesboro by Harvey E. Shank, assisted by Luke Shank and Mahlon Horst. Burial in the Mount Zion Cemetery.
Walters, -- Harry, son of the late George and Catherine Walters, was born in Franklin Co., Pa., Feb. 16, 1872; died Feb. 5, 1951; aged 78 y. 11 m. 19 d. He is survived by his wife (Mary Ida Ingram Walters), 4 stepdaughters (Mrs. Viola Warner, Duncannon, Pa.; Mrs. Clarence Perry, Shippensburg; and Mrs. Jack Bowermaster, Canton, Ohio), 1 half-brother (John Baker, Johnstown, Pa.), 18 grandchildren, and 54 great-grandchildren. He had lived most of his life near Pond Bank, Pa., until fifteen years ago when he moved near Shippensburg. Funeral services were held at the Pond Bank Mennonite Church Feb. 8 by Harvey E. Shank. Burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.