Gospel Herald Obituaries - April, 1952

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Gospel Herald - Volume XLV, Number 14 - April 1, 1952 --- page 333, 334

Amstutz, -- David G., son of Jonas and Barbara Amstutz, was born Sept. 28, 1869; died Feb. 26, 1952; aged 82 y. 4 mo. 28 d. He was preceded in death by his parents, y sisters, 4 brothers, one half-sister, and one half-brother. He is survived by 10 nieces and 5 nephews. His presence will be greatly missed by his friends. He accepted Christ as his Saviour in his youth and was received into the Sonnenberg Mennonite Church in 1890. He remained a faithful member to the time of his passing. His Christian life was expressed by patience and kindness and quietness. Funeral services were held at the Martins Mennonite Church Feb. 29 in charge of Louis Amstutz, Jacob Neuenschwander, Lester Amstutz, and Stanford Mumaw. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Burkholder, -- Marilyn Mae, daughter of Harry and Goldie (Stoffer) Burkholder, was born near North Lima, Ohio, May 20,1931; fell asleep in Jesus at her home in Youngstown, Ohio, Feb. 22, 1952; aged 20 y. 9 m. 2 d. She is survived by her parents, one brother (Ronald Eugene in Germany), 2 grandparents (Mrs. Fannie Burkholder and Mrs. Blanch Stouffer), and many other relatives and friends. She accepted Christ as her Saviour as a young girl, and united with the North Lima Mennonite Church. She was interested in spiritual things and served in the young people's activities of the church. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 25 at the North Lima Mennonite Church in charge of David C. Steiner, assisted by Perry Burkholder and James Steiner. Interment was made in the Midway Cemetery.

Deardorff, -- Mary Elisabeth, daughter of the late Martin and Annie (Wenger) Daugherty, was born Dec. 12, 1903, near Upper Strasburg, Pa.; passed from this life Feb. 11, 1952; aged 48 y. 1 m. 29 d. She is survived by her husband (Lester Deardorff) and 3 children (Janet, Rhoda, and Raymond). She was a faithful member of the Williamson Mennonite Church, since Sept. 10, 1938. Funeral services were conducted from the Seller Funeral Home in Chambersburg, Pa., and at the Air Hill Church (Brethren in Christ) where she was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery near to where her parents are resting. Services were in charge of J. Irvin Lehman, Norman Martin, and Mahlon Eshleman.

Ebersole, -- Levi W., son of Amos R. and the late Clara (Whisler) Ebersole, was born at Elizabethtown, Pa., Dec. 9, 1899; entered into rest at his home where he lived his entire life, Feb. 16, 1952; aged 52 y. 2m. 7 d. He was united in marriage to Anna K. Stoner, Dec. 16, 1920. He is survived by 7 sons (Clarence and Lester, Highspire, Pa.; Ernest and Herbert, Lebanon, Pa.; Paul, Daniel, and Marlin, at home), 2 daughters (Arlene and Dorothy, at home), 8 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Amos W., and Jonas W., Lancaster, Pa., and Walter W., Elizabethtown, Pa.), and 2 sisters (Nora-Mrs. Walter Zeager, Mt. Joy, Pa., and Mrs. Mary Dick, Manheim, Pa.). One daughter (Rachel S.-Mrs. Paul Longenecker) preceded him in death. He accepted Christ in his youth and became a member of the Goods Mennonite Church. He lived to see all his children accept Christ. Funeral services were held Feb. 20 at his home and at the Goods Mennonite Church in charge of Ira Z. Miller, Noah W. Risser, and Martin R. Kraybill. Interment was made in the Goods Cemetery.

Friedt, -- Mervin R., son of Carl and Hettie (Brown) Friedt, was born in Rittman, Ohio, Jan. 16, 1919; passed away Nov. 13, 1951, at the Citizens Hospital in Barberton, Ohio; aged 32 y. 8 m. 27 d. His death was caused by burns received from the explosion of a small kerosene stove used to melt metals. Mervin graduated from the Orrville High School with the class of 1937 and later attended Goshen College for a short time. He served in alternate service of several types during the war. He became a member of the Orrville Mennonite Church on Aug. 24, 1930. Sept. 18, 1943, he was united in marriage with Carol Smucker. Surviving are his wife, 2 daughters (Judy and Karen), his parents, 2 sisters (Dorothy-Mrs. David Forrer, and Ruth-Mrs. Cletus Conrad), and one brother (Dale). Mervin was active in the work of the church, teaching a young men's class, serving as sponsor of the Youth Fellowship, and church chorister. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Orrville Mennonite Church on Nov. 15 with I. W. Royer and Harold Bauman in charge. Interment was made in the Orrville Crown Hill Cemetery.

Gish, -- Eli N., son of the late Peter R. and Mary (Nissley) Gish, was born June 16, 1872, in West Donegal Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa.; departed this life Feb. 4, 1952, at his home in Millersville, Pa.; aged 79 y. 7 m. 18 d. In 1893 he was united in marriage to Lizzie Ann Gingerich. To this union were born 5 children, all of who survive to mourn his passing (Warren F., Reading, Pa.; Elizabeth-Mrs. Maurice A. Yoder, Hesston, Kans.; Viola-Mrs. John S. Huber, Neffsville, Pa.; Rosa G., and Ida M., at home). Early in life he taught in the schools in the Bainbridge area. Later he worked as a carpenter and mechanic. He and his wife united with the Mennonite Church soon after their marriage. The funeral was held Feb. 7, with Jacob E. Brubaker and Maurice Lehman officiating. Interment was made in the Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.

Hartzler, -- Abraham L., son of Jonathan A. and Nancy Hartzler, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., June 5, 1865; passed away Feb. 13, 1952, at the Burkey Nursing Home in Petosky, Mich.; aged 86 y. 8 m. 8 d. He was married to Lydia Schrock in March, 1896. To this union were born 5 children, 2 of whom (Leona and Elvin) preceded him in death. His wife passed to her reward to May, 1925. In 1904, he with his family moved to Fairview, Mich., where he lived until he went to the Nursing Home in 1951. He was a faithful member of the Fairview Mennonite Church. He leaves to mourn his passing one son (Russel, Clarksville, Mich.), 2 daughters (Mrs. William Rhoads, Comins, Mich., and Dora, at home), a foster son (James Posar, Hesston, Kans.), 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at Fairview Mennonite Church, Feb. 16, by Harvey Handrich, Menno Esch, and M. S. Steiner. Burial was made in the Fairview Cemetery.

Kaufmann, -- Catherine Ella Ringenberg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Ringenberg, was born in Bureau Co., Ill., Nov. 29, 1880; died on her birthday, Nov. 19, 1951, at the Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton; aged 71 y. She was married to Henry J. Kaufmann Feb. 10, 1908, who preceded her in death May 9, 1947. Mrs. Kaufmann accepted Christ as her Saviour in 1895. At the age of 15 she was baptized and received as a member of the Willow Springs Mennonite Church. Faithfulness to God and the church was a daily feature of her life. Surviving are her 3 children (Alma, John, and William), 9 grandchildren, 5 half-brothers, and 5 half-sisters. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Willow Springs Mennonite Church Dec. 2 in charge of C. Warren Long. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Keener, -- Mary, daughter of Frank and Catherine (Hemberger) Bally, was born Sept. 21, 1853, at Bird-in-Hand, Pa.; departed this life at the home of her daughter Feb. 7, 1952; aged 98 y. 4 m. 18 d. She was a faithful member of Reiffs Mennonite Church for over 70 years. She was united in marriage to John S. Keener Dec. 18, 1879. To this union were born 3 sons (Henry B., who preceded her in death; John B., and Martin B.), and one daughter (Anna M. ­widow of Denton Martin, Hagerstown, Md.). She was remarkable in the strength of her body and mind; she seldom missed worship until Nov. 17. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. Services were conducted by the Minnich Funeral Home, Greencastle, Pa., by Stanley and Amos Martin with further services at Reiffs Church in charge of Moses K. Horst and Samuel L. Martin. Her body was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

Orris, -- Franklin, son of Hiram and Rebecca (Mullen) Orris, was born near Elton, Pa., Jan. 19, 1872; departed this life Nov. 98, 1951, after an extended illness; aged 79 y. 9 m. 20 d. He was a member of the Weaver Mennonite Church, Johnstown, Pa., for more than fifty years. During the months of illness he enjoyed the singing and the Bible reading the young people of the church rendered in visits to his home. In 1893 he was married to Sarah Lehman. He is survived by his wife, a brother (David, Scalp Level, Pa.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Martha Yoder, Salix, Pa., and Ida-Mrs. John Varner, Elton, Pa.). Funeral services were held at he Weaver Mennonite Church with burial in the Richland Cemetery. Harold E. Thomas, Hiram Wingard and Eli Miller, had charge of the services.

Swartz, -- C. Sherman, son of John S. and Anne (Coffman) Swartz, was born near Harrisonburg, Va., Aug. 3, 1881; departed this life Feb. 18, 1952; aged 70 y. 6 m. 15 d. He came to Allen Co., Ohio, in 1903 and lived in this community until his death. On April 21, 1909, he was united in marriage to Lydia Stemen. They were blessed with 6 children, 3 sons and 3 daughters. Surviving are his wife, Lydia, 2 sons (Samuel and Charles, Premont, Tex.), 3 daughters (Irene and Jane-Mrs. Albert Good, Elida, Ohio, and Bertha-Mrs. Forest Whitcher, Premont, Tex.), 7 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Clyde, Lima, Ohio; Jacob, Detroit, Mich.; William, Davidson, Mich.; Alden, Sebewaing, Mich.), 3 sisters (Bertie-Mrs. James Stalter and Annie-Mrs. J. A. Brennemna, Elida, Ohio, and Ina-Mrs. Elmer Shenk, Spring City, Pa.), besides a large number of other relatives. Soon after coming to this community he became a Christian and united with the Mennonite Church to which he remained faithful throughout life. He served as Sunday-school superintendent and taker for over thirty years. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 22 at the house by Andrew Brenneman and at the Salem Church, Elida, Ohio, by Kenneth Good and M. L. Troyer.

Wanner, -- Mary, daughter of the late Christian F. and Mary (Martin) Zimmerman, was born in Eat Earl Twp., Pa., Sept., 8, 1873; passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital Feb. 4, 1952; aged 78 y. 4 m. 26 d. On June 8, 1893, she was married to John G. Wanner, who passed away 27 years ago. In May, 1896, she and her husband were baptized and received into the Mennonite Church at Weaverland. She was a faithful member until her death. She has been a member at Landis Valley for 35 years. Surviving are 3 children (Mabel-Mrs. Abram E. Landis, Lititz, Pa.; Walter, Leola, Pa.; and Samuel, Manheim, Pa.), 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Christian F., Lancaster, Pa.). Funeral services were held at the Esbenshade Funeral Home in charge of Ira D. Landis and at the Landis Valley Mennonite Church in charge of Levi M. Weaver. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Yoder, -- Amanda, daughter of Samuel and Magdalene (Slabaugh) Kuhns, was born near Lagrange, Ind., Dec. 12, 1868; died Feb. 7, 1952; aged 83 y. 1 m. 25 d. She came with her parents to McPherson, Kans., where in 1886 she was married to John D. Yoder. Soon after the opening of the Cherokee strip in Oklahoma, they moved to Jet, Okla., where they proved up a claim. They were pioneers in the Mennonite Church, at that place. They lived at Jet until 1928 when they moved to Yoder, Kans. After the death of her husband, she moved to live with her daughter, Mrs. Alf B. Miller, in South Hutchinson, Kans. She accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church in her youth, and remained a faithful member throughout life. She was a member of the Hutchinson Mennonite Mission Church when she passed away. She is survived by one daughter (Lovina-Mrs. Alf B. Miller), 3 sons (Alvin, Buena Park, Calif.; Emmon, Jet, Okla.; Daniel, Harper, Kans.), 4 sisters (Sarah Garber and Susan Hostetler, Harper, Kans.; Salome Nutter, Wichita, Kans.; Emma Taton, Argonia, Kans.), one brother (John Kuhns, Cedar Bluff, Kans.), 20 grandchildren, and many other relatives. Funeral services were held at the Hutchinson Mennonite Mission Church on Feb. 10 with Sanford E. King and Harry A. Diener in charge. Burial was made in the Yoder Mennonite Cemetery, near Yoder, Kans.

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Gospel Herald - Volume XLV, Number 15 - April 8, 1952 ­ page 358, 359

Hershey, -- Charles Owen, son of Jacob M. and Emma Mary Hershey, was born in Byerstown, Pa., Feb. 6, 1887; died in Gulfport Memorial Hospital, Gulfport, Miss., Feb. 12, 1952; aged 65 y. 6 d. On June 12, 1917, he was married to Emma L. Eby, who survives. Also surviving is one son (Dr. Fallis Bacon, Boston, Mass.), 2 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Elmer, and Isaac, Gulfport, Miss., and Paul, La Junta, Colo.), and 2 sisters (Martha-Mrs. Sherman Kaufman and Eva-Mrs. Alvon Everts, La Junta, Colo.). Dr. Hershey moved to Chicago, Ill., in 1918, and became a faithful member of the Mennonite Home Mission congregation. He was a member of the medical and surgical staff of Grant Hospital in Chicago from 1923 until his death. Funeral services were conducted by Paul Hershey on Feb. 14 in Gulfport, and in Chicago by John I. Byler and S. F. Pannabecker on Feb. 17. Interment was in the Irving Park Cemetery, Chicago, Ill.

Hunsecker, -- Louisa F., daughter of the late Isaac and Lydia (Weaver) Burkholder, was born in Scotland, Jan. 4, 1868; passed away at the home of her son in Chambersburg, Pa., Feb. 25, 1952; aged 84 y. 1 m. 21 d. She was the widow of Henry Hunsecker who died in 1936. One daughter (Bertha) died in 1938. Surviving are one son (Charles, Chambersburg, Pa.), 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one sisters. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite Church north of Chambersburg in charge of Harvey Shank and Harry Witmer. Burial was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

Linder, -- Daniel, son of Peter and Barbara (Kraybill) Linder, was born near Harrisburg, Ohio, May 10, 1875; died at his home near the same place, March 3, 1952; aged 76 y. 9 m. 23 d. On Oct. 16, 1900, he was united in marriage to Emma Conrad of the same community. To this union were born 5 children, 3 daughters and 2 sons. On Nov. 28, 1891, he was baptized by Bishop John K. Yoder and received into the fellowship of the Beech Mennonite Church, in which he continued until the end. He is survived by his companion, 3 daughters (Mrs. Catherine Von Almen and Lydia-Mrs. George Dukey, both of Canton, Ohio, and Clara, at home), one son (Homer, Alliance Ohio), 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, besides many other relatives and friends. His parents, brothers, and sisters, and one infant son (David) preceded him in the home and at the Beech Church by O. N. Johns and William G. Detweiler. Interment was made in the cemetery.

Mellinger, -- Elsie B., daughter of the late Amos H. and Susan (Stoner) Hershey, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Jan. 8, 1899; died Feb. 1, 1952, in the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., aged 53 y. 23 d. In November 1923, she was united in marriage to Benjamin Z. Mellinger. To this union were born 3 children (Wilbur H., Janet I.-Mrs. J. Harold Martin, both of New Holland, Pa., and Dorothy Lou, at home), 5 brothers and sisters (Nettie, Ronks, Pa.; Martin, Intercourse, Pa.; Francis-Mrs. Jason Buckwalter, Lancaster, Pa.; Lena, Lancaster, Pa.; and Katie-Mrs. Henry Eshelman, Intercourse, Pa.). Funeral services were held at the Groffdale Mennonite Church in charge Mahlon Witmer and John Martin. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Miller, -- John J., son of the late Joseph and Anna (Conrad) Miller, was born near Canton, Ohio, Oct. 25, 1897; died in the Mercy Hospital, Canton, Ohio, March 3, 1952; aged 54 y. 4 m. 8 d. In 1908 he accepted Christ as his Saviour, was baptized and received as a member of the Beech Mennonite Church. On Aug. 26, 1929, he was united in marriage to Orpha Yoder of Archbold, Ohio. To this union were born 4 sons (Richard, John Edward, James, and David), and 2 daughters (Esther Ann and Eldina). He is survived by his companion and 6 children, 3 sisters (Lydia-Mrs. Aaron Schmucker, Louisville, Ohio; Clara-Mrs. Christian King, and Susan, both of Canton, Ohio), besides many other relatives and friends. His parents, 4 sisters, and 2 brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted from the home and the Beech Church by Ray Bair and O. N. Johns. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Musser, -- Abraham G., son of the late Jacob and Lydia (Good) Musser, was born June 14, 1880, near Bowmansville, Pa.; died at Ephrata Hospital March 7, 1952; aged 71 y. 8 m. 23 d. Surviving are his wife (Annie Sauder Musser), 2 sons (Jacob and Henry), one daughter (Lydia-Mrs. Leroy Mason), 5 grandchildren, a foster daughter (Anna-Mrs. Isaac Weaver), Amanda and Chester Musser, who grew up in this home, 3 brothers (Barton, Joseph, and Jacob), and 4 sisters (Ada-Mrs. Harry Martin, Annie-Mrs. Samuel Hahn, Mrs. Fannie Zimmerman, and Lydia-Mrs. Allen Zimmerman). He was a member of the Bowmansville Mennonite Church. Services were held at Weaverland Mennonite Church, Earl Earl, Pa., by Joseph Weaver and Noah Zimmerman. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Schertz, -- Barbara, daughter of the late C. J. and Lena (Gautche) Garber, was born near Fisher, Ill., on Feb. 26, 1899; departed this life on March 12, 1952; aged 53 y. 16 d. On Dec. 16, 1926, she was united in marriage to Alvin J. Schertz. One daughter was born to this union. She accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church of which she was a faithful member until death. She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers. Left to mourn her departure are her loving husband and one daughter (Rachel-Mrs. Marvin Zimmerman), both of Rockwell City, Iowa. She also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Joseph, Kokomo, Ind.; Orrie, Pekin, Ill.; Ray, Eureka, Ill.; Roy, Low Point, Ill.; Emma-Mrs. Edward C. Schertz, Metamora, Ill.; Anna-Mrs. Delbert Meyers, Roanoke, Ill.; Martha-Mrs. C. M. Ulrich, Eureka, Ill.; Lena-Mrs. Fred J. Zoos, Roanoke, Ill.; Bertha-Mrs. Harry Bachman, Metamora, Ill.; and Sarah-Mrs. Delmar Stiger, Twanda, Ill., as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held on March 14 at the McIntre Funeral Home, Rockwell City, Iowa, conducted by Nick Stoltzfus and Edward Birkey, and also at Metamora, Ill., on March 16 conducted by H. R. Schertz and Don McCammon.

Steiner, -- Manasses C., son of the late Christian B. and Kathryn (Steiner) Steiner, was born in Green Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio, May 2, 1862; passed away at his residence in Dalton, March 13, 1952; aged 89 y. 10 m. 11 d. He was baptized and received into the fellowship of the Crown Hill Mennonite Church by his father who was then serving as pastor. Later they moved to Sugar Creek Twp., where he was a member of the Kidron Mennonite Church. He was married to Mary Ann Amstutz Dec. 27, 1884. His companion preceded him in death on April 21, 1923. One daughter died in infancy. He is survived by one daughter (Barbara) and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Kidron, Ohio, Mennonite Church on March 16, by Reuben Hofstetter, Daniel Hilty, Allen Bixler, and Isaac Zuercher. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Yoder, -- Samuel K., son of the late Daniel C. and Barbara (Kaufman) Yoder, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Oct. 29, 1874; died at the home of his daughter near Belleville, Pa., Aug. 21, 1951; aged 76 y. 9 m. 22 d. He was married to Emma J. Kaufman, Jan. 9, 1902, who preceded him in death. He is survived by 3 sons (Elvin S., Los Angeles, Calf., Ralph C., and Earl K.), one daughter (Carrie-Mrs. David Yoder), and 7 grandchildren. Bro. Yoder was a faithful member of the Stahl Church, Johnstown, Pa., for years. The funeral was in charge of the home ministers, Stanford G. Shetler and David Alwine, and Aaron Mast of the Belleville, Pa., congregation. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume XLV, Number 16 - April 15, 1952-page 382, 383

Alwine, -- Katie, daughter of Shem K. and Lucinda (Weaver) Johns, was born in Conemaugh Twp., Somerset Co., Pa., Feb. 24, 1877; died at her home Feb. 2, 1952; aged 74 y. 11 m. 8 d. She was preceded in death by her husband, Simon J. Alwine, almost ten years ago. She is survived by a foster daughter (Mrs. Walter Alwine), one brother (J. W. Johns, Davidsville, Pa.), 3 sisters (Mrs. Lydia Cable and Mrs. Ella Wingard, Boswell, Pa., and Mrs. Lizzie Thomas, Hollsopple, Pa.), 4 foster grandchildren, and one foster great-grandchild. She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church for many years. Funeral services were held Feb. 5 at the Kaufman Mennonite Church in charge of Harry Y. Shetler and Irwin Holsopple. Interment was made in the Stahl Cemetery.

Bachman, -- Andrew S., was born Dec. 10, 1883; died Feb. 6, 1952; aged 68 y. 1 m. 28 d. He was afflicted with cancer for a number of years. He accepted Christ in his youth. On Sept. 24, 1907, he was united in marriage to Lydia Smith. Surviving him are his wife, 2 daughters (Ina-Mrs. Lloyd Vercler, and Mildred-Mrs. Claude Mishler), 3 grandchildren, Clara Ropp, who has been as a daughter to him, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were in charge of Ezra B. Yordy assisted by John L. Harnish at the Roanoke Mennonite Church. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Bender, -- James Eugene, son of Orie and Rita (Brubacher) Bender, was born at Tavistock, Ont., Sept. 10, 1952; departed this life March 8, 1952, at the Sick Children's Hospital, Toronto, Ont.; aged 6 months. He is survived by his parents and one twin brother (Robert Dean). Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont., in charge of John H. Hess, assisted by Henry Yantzi. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Cender, -- Elsie May, fourth child of Mose and Mary (Stutzman) Kauffman, was born near Goshen, Ind., May 4, 1875; departed this life at this home of her daughter in Bay Port, Mich., Feb. 25, 1952; aged 76 y. 8 m. 21 d. She was married to Joseph Cender, Fisher, Ill., March 18, 1906. To this union were born 2 sons and one daughter (Raymond, Fisher, Ill.; Homer, International Falls, Minn.; and Marie, Bay Port, Mich.), who survive. Also surviving are one adopted son (Elvin), 10 grandchildren, and one sister (Alice Hochstedler, Middlebury, Ind.). Her husband preceded her in death Aug. 8, 1928. She accepted Christ as her Saviour in her youth and united with the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Pigeon, Mich., Mennonite Church Feb. 26, in charge of Donald King and the following day at the East Bend Mennonite Church, Fisher, Ill., with Harold Zehr in charge. Interment was made in the East Bend Cemetery.

Geer-Geer, --Thomas and Virginia Ann Geer died only 55 minutes apart on Feb. 18, 1952. Thomas Geer was born in 1871; aged 81 y. Virginia Ann (Knight) Geer was born in 1874; aged 78 y. They had lived together 61 years. They spent their entire life in Green Co., Va. Surviving are their children (Parsha-Mrs. John Geer, Clemmie-Mrs. Marshall Morris, Elsie-Mrs. Martin Shifflett, all of Lydia, Va.; Addie-Mrs. Apt Morris, and Rachel-Mrs. Raymond Williams, of Geer, Va.; Nellie-Mrs. James Shifflett, Charlottesville, Va.; Laurence, Marion, Va.), 34 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. Tommy and his wife have been supporters of our mission work in Mutton Hollow ever since the work started in 1937; Sister Geer came into the church in 1938 and Tommy in 1945. Funeral services were held at the Mt. Hermon Mennonite Church Feb. 21. Friends and relatives were present from Charlottesville, Richmond, and Baltimore, Md., and only about half of the people attending were able to get into the church during the services. Their bodies were laid away in the new cemetery back of the church, in identical caskets, in the same grave, side by side. Services were in charge of J. E. Kurtz, assisted by S. H. Rhodes and D. W. Lehman.

Herr, -- Mary S., daughter of A. W. and the late Ellen B. (Shenk) Root, was born Nov. 22, 1896; departed this life March 2, 1952; aged 55 y. 3m. 20 d. She accepted Christ as her Saviour and remained faithful to her Lord and the church at East Petersburg until death. She was married to Jacob G. Herr, to which union were born 5 sons. She is survived by her father, husband, 5 children (Mark, Lancaster, Pa., Robert, Reading, Pa.; Jacob, Cincinnati, Ohio; Glenn, Manheim, Pa.; and Paul, Lancaster, Pa.), 10 grandchildren, a sister (Mrs. Graybill Longenecker), and 2 brothers (Abram S. Root, Manheim, Pa., and John S. Root, East Petersburg, Pa.). Funeral services were held at the East Petersburg Mennonite Church in charge of James B. Siegrist. She was laid to rest in the East Petersburg Mennonite Cemetery.

Hofer, -- Katherine (Miller) Hofer, was born at Freeman, S. Dak., Feb. 15, 1882; died at Lethbridge, Alta., Feb. 23, 1952; aged 70 y. 8 d. She was married to Peter Hofer who preceded her in death in 1940. To them were born 5 sons and 5 daughters, of whom 2 sons and 2 daughters survive (Peter, Columbia Falls, Mont.; David, Betty, and Mary, Lethbridge, Alta.). She was affiliated with the General Conference Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted at Lethbridge, Alta., by D. D. Brenneman and J. G. Hochstetler, Creston, Mont.

Naffziger, -- Jesse D., son of the late John and Mary (Springer) Naffziger, was born near Hopedale, Ill., Sept. 25, 1897; departed this life Feb. 21, 1952; aged 54 y. 4 m. 26 d. On Sept. 14, 1921, he was married to Clara Springer. He accepted Christ as his personal Saviour in his youth and united with the East Bend Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until death. Even in his suffering he was greatly concerned for the welfare of the church. He is survived by his sorrowing companion, 2 brothers (Alphia, Rockwell City, Iowa, and Reuben, Pocahontas, Iowa), 3 sisters (Mrs. Elmira Oyer, Gibson City, Ill.; Mrs. Fannie Birky, Foosland, Ill.; and Mrs. Leah Spring, Saybroook, Ill.), and a host of older relatives and friends. His parents, one sister, and 2 brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the East Bend Mennonite Church with Harold Zehr in charge, assisted by Henry King. Interment was made in the East Bend Cemetery.

Shank, -- John L., son of the late Frederick and Mary (Lesher) Shank, was born near Leitersburg, Washington Co., Md., Sept. 21, 1857; departed this life March 4, 1952; aged 94 y. 5 m. 13 d. On Nov. 20, 1884, he was married to Lizzie Eshleman, who predeceased him over 17 years ago. To this union 5 children were born, 2 of whom died in infancy. Surviving are 3 sons (Bishop Harvey Shank, Deacon Charles Shank, and Clarence Shank, all of the Chambersburg and Marion, Pa., area), 17 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. He was baptized and received into the Mennonite Church at Marion, Pa., by Bishop Benjamin Zimmerman on June 4, 1897. He served as janitor of the Marion, Pa., Church for 41 years. Funeral services were conducted March 8 at the home by Amos Martin and at the Marion Church by Norman Martin and J. Irvin Lehman. His body was carried to the adjoining cemetery by six of his grandsons.

Shenk, -- Sophia, daughter of C. B. and Susanna Brenneman, was born May 24, 1864, in Wayne Co., Ohio; passed away at her home near Elida, Ohio; passed away at her home near Elida, Ohio, March 7, 1952; aged 87 y. 9 m. 13 d. On Feb. 4, 1886, she was united in marriage to Isaac S. Shenk of Rockingham Co., Va., who preceded her in death Feb. 2, 1912. To this union were born 7 sons and 4 daughters (Susanna-Mrs. Irvin Diller, Jacob, Erasmus, Effie-Mrs. John Cusick, and Noah, all of Elida, Ohio; Laura-Mrs. Samuel Powell, Denbigh, Va.; Ira and Otho, Sarasota, Fla.; Ellen-Mrs. Peter Strayman, deceased, Berriel Springs, Mich.; Timothy, South Pasadena, Calif.; Rudy, who preceded her in death Feb. 19, 1925). She leaves to mourn her departure 6 sons and 4 daughters, 40 grandchildren, and 57 great-grandchildren. In her youth she accepted Christ and united with the Mennonite Church and remained a faithful member of the Pike congregation until death. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Paul Smith, and at the Pike Church, Elida, Ohio, by G. H. Brunk, Andrew Brenneman, and Elmer Yoder. Burial was made at the Salem, Ohio Cemetery.

Shirk, -- Sarah, daughter of the late John and Fannie (Webber) Musser, was born Sept. 20, 1869, in Bracknock Twp., Pa.; departed this life at the home of her daughter in Sinking Spring, Pa., March 6, 1952; aged 82 y. 5 m. 16 d. Her husband, Levi Shirk, preceded her in death twelve years ago. She is survived by 6 children (Elmer, Raymond, Luella-Mrs. George Matz, Edna-Mrs. John Schell, Amy-Mrs. Norman Messner, Vera-Mrs. William Tobias), 21 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mary Musser). From her youth she was a member of the Bowmansville, Pa., Mennonite Church. Services were held at the Bowmansville Church by Benjamin F. Weaver and Moses Gehman. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Van Fossen, --Lida L., daughter of Jessie and Hannah Brokaw, was born Oct. 16, 1873, at Moorefield, Ohio; passed away Feb. 26, 1952; aged 78 y. 4 m. 19 d. On Oct. 12, 1893, she was united in marriage to Robert Van Fossen, who preceded her in death. They moved to Massillon, Ohio, in 1918, then to Dalton, Ohio, in 1937. In making a survey for summer Bible school this family was contacted. After some visits by the ministers, Lida was baptized on Jan. 14, 1951, by D. D. Miller and became a member of the Pleasant View Mennonite Church. Three children survive this union (Jennings, Oakland, Calif.; Charles, Dalton, Ohio; Vivian, Sarasota, Fla.). The funeral was held in the Rock Hill Baptist Church, Flushing, Ohio, with Mario Berg officiating. Interment was made in the Rock Hill Cemetery on Feb. 29.

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Gospel Herald - Volume XLV, Number 17 - April 22, 1952 ­ page 406, 407

Albrecht, -- Joseph K., son Jacob and Annie (Kennel) Albrecht, was born in Mornington, Ont., Dec. 21, 1867; died Dec. 31, 1951, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Albrecht, Pigeon, Mich.; aged 84 y. 10 d. On Dec. 19, 1889, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Ropp, who preceded him in death on Nov. 1, 1948.* To this union 7 children were born (Rachel-Mrs. John Gunden and Mose, Bay Port, Mich.; David, Emanuel, and Herbert, Pigeon, Mich.; Edwin, Grabill, Ind.; Clara-Mrs. Lewis Garretson, North English, Iowa). Surviving are 7 children, a foster daughter (Ella Mae-Mrs. Victor Webb, Rensselaer, Ind.), 46 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Leah-Mrs. John Erb and Sarah-Mrs. Isaac Plank). Four brothers and 7 sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were in charge of Raymond Byler and Orie Kauffman. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
*[Note: Elizabeth Ropp's obituary was in Gospel Herald, Volume XL, Number 34 - November 18, 1947 with death date of Nov. 1 1947 - tlm]

Aungst, -- Anna Mae, daughter of John S. and Emma (Herr) Longenecker, was born May 8, 1925; died Feb. 21, 1952, at the Osteopathic Hospital, Lancaster, Pa.; aged 26 y. 9 m. 13 d. She was united in marriage to Hiram S. Aungst Sept. 30, 1948. Surviving are her husband, 2 brothers and 2 sisters (Ruth Arlene, Ralph, Alma, and J. Melvin). At the age of twelve she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church . Funeral services were held at the home in Elizabethtown, Pa., on Feb. 24 in charge of Abram Gish and at Bossler's Mennonite Church with Martin Graybill and Nevin Miller in charge. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Deffenbaugh, -- Chauncey G., son of the late Christian and Catherine (Johnson) Deffenbaugh, was born near Masontown, Fayette Co., Pa., Sept. 17, 1880; passed away at his home in Uniontown, Pa., March 21, 1952; aged 71 y. 6m. 4 d. On Sept. 12, 1900, he was united in marriage to Jennie Phillips. To this union 7 children were born, 4 of whom died in infancy. He is survived by his wife, one son (C. Lloyd), 2 daughters (Juanita-Mrs. Donald Hawthorne and Mabel-Mrs. James Bott), one brother (Homer C. Deffenbaugh, Scottdale, Pa.), 2 sisters (Rella-Mrs. Thomas Shoaf and Zetta-Mrs. John DeBolt), and 3 grandchildren. In his youth he was a member of the Masontown, Pa., Mennonite Church, but for a number of years he was out of fellowship with the Lord and the church. Before his recent illness he reinstated his fellowship with Christ and received into church fellowship. Funeral services were held in the Mennonite Church in charge of Paul M. Roth and Earl P. Confer. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Eberly, -- Evelyn Mae, infant daughter of Albert and Salina (Gnagey) Eberly, Orrville, Ohio, was born May 4, 1951; departed this life Jan. 26, 1952; aged 8 m. 22 d. She had been suffering from a virus infection. She leaves to mourn her early departure her parents, a sister (Linda), a brother (Nelson), 4 grandparents, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Jan. 28 at the Crown Hill Mennonite Church, Marshallville, Ohio, with Earl J. Maust of Pigeon, Mich., and Noah Hilty, Marshallville, Ohio, officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery.

Erb, -- Emma M., daughter of the late (preacher) John and Barbara (Miller) Erby, was born near Harrisburg, Pa., July 28, 1879; passed away March 10, 1952; aged 72 y. 7 m. 12 d. She is survived by 2 brothers (Samuel and David, Harrisburg, Pa.), and a number of nephews and nieces. Besides her parents, 9 brothers and sisters predeceased her (Lizzie Erb, Barbara Erb, Mary Nissley, Alice Shearer, Amanda Nye, Ellen Brubaker, Annie Lutz, John Erb, and Susan Ulrich). She was a loyal member of the Shope and Strickler Mennonite Church near Middletown, Pa. Funeral services were in charge of Harry Longenecker at the Coble Funeral Home in Middletown and David Z. Miller, assisted by Russell Zeager, at Stickler's Church March 13. She was laid to rest in Shope's Mennonite Cemetery.

Myers, -- Linton D., son of David and Frances (Bender) Myers was born in West Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., Jan. 21, 1894; departed this life from a stroke Feb. 3, 1952; aged 58 y. 12 d. On Feb. 11, 1915, he was married to Katie Stauffer. To this union were born 12 children. Two died in infancy. Surviving are 10 children (Anna-Mrs. Menno Z. Shelly, Esther-Mrs. Earl Martin, Mable-Mrs. Paul Witmer, and Lloyd, all of Manheim, Pa.; Elmer, Mt. Joy, Pa.; John, Lititz, Pa.; Alma-Mrs. Norman Brackbill, Witmer, Pa.; Paul in Germany; and Robert and Earl at home), 29 grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 1 sister. His companion died on March 12, 1940. On Dec. 8, 1941, he was united in marriage to Mary E. Hollinger, who died Jan. 12, 1949. In 1943, he was ordained to the office of deacon for the Carpenter Mennonite Church, Bareville, Pa., in which offer he served faithfully until death. Funeral services were held Feb.7 at Stumptown Mennonite Church, Bird-in-Hand, Pa., by Elmer G. Martin, Mahlon Witmer, and Michael Wenger. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Rediger, -- David, son of Jacob and Catherine (Shertz) Rediger, was born in Eureka, Ill., Dec. 7, 1867; died March 16, 1952; aged 84 y. 3 m. 9 d. In his youth he accepted Jesus Christ as his Saviour. On Dec. 2, 1888, he was united in marriage to Catherine Schlegel of Milford, Nebr. To this union one son and one daughter were born. On Jan. 9, 1894, his wife died. On June 2, 1898, he was united in marriage to Barbara Ruby of Thurman, Colo. To this union 5 daughters were born. His parents, one son, 6 brothers, and 2 sisters preceded him in death. His wife, 6 daughters (Mrs. Nick Birky, Tangent, Oreg.; Anna Rediger and Mrs. John Fahndrich, Albany, Oreg.; Mrs. Harry Burkey and Mrs. Will Burkey, Shedd, Oreg.; Mrs. Hannah Stutzman, Salem, Oreg.), 21 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one brother (Pete Rediger, Ontario, Calif.), and many other relatives and friends remain to mourn his departure. Funeral services were held in the Fairview Mennonite, Albany, Oreg., March 20 in charge of Henry Gerig assisted by Verl Nofziger and Henry Kuhns. Interment was made in the Willamette Memorial Park.

Stoltzfus, -- Joseph B., foster son of Amos and the late Elizabeth (Blank) Stoltzfus, was born June 6, 1903; died in the Coastesville, Pa., Hospital Jan. 6, 1952, as a result of an accident when the car he was driving was struck by one of two racing cars; aged 48 y. 7 m. In this youth he accepted Christ and united with the Millwood Mennonite Church. He was a member of the Coatesville, Pa., Mennonite Mission at the time of his death. On Feb. 24, 1934, he was united in marriage to A. Grace Hertzler. To this union 3 children. Were born. A son and a daughter were killed in the same accident. He leaves his wife, one daughter (Lena Mae), his father, 2 brothers (Amos B., Parkesburg, Pa., and George B., Coatesville, Pa.), and one sister (Mrs. Ruth Kauffman, Parkesburg, Pa.).

Stoltzfus, -- Joseph Mark, son of the late Joseph B. and Grace (Hertzler) Stoltzfus, was born May 22, 1942; died Jan. 6, 1952; aged 9 y. 7 m. 15 d. Joey, with his parents, sisters, and 2 friends as on his way to church when the car was hit by one of two racing cars. He leaves his mother, one sister (Lena Mae), and many friends.

Stoltzfus, -- Vida Jean, daughter of the late Joseph B. and Grace (Hertzler) Stoltzfus, was born Jan. 7, 1934; passed away at the Coatesville Hospital Jan. 8, 1952; aged 16 y. 1 d. In her early youth she accepted Christ and unite with the Coatesville Mennonite Mission. She with her mother, one sister (Lena Mae), and many friends. Triple funeral services for the father, son, and daughter were held Jan. 10 at the Maclean Funeral Home and at the Millwood Church with John E. Kennel, Leroy Stoltzfus, John A. Kennel, Ira Kurtz, and Noah G. Good in charge. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Yothers, -- Elizabeth O., daughter of the late John and Sara (Overholt) Swartz, was born in Bedminster Twp., Bucks Co., Pa., Nov. 14, 1874; departed this life Feb. 9, 1952, at the Souderton Eastern Mennonite Home; aged 77y. 2m. 25 d. In 1898 she was united in marriage to Edwin K. Yothers who preceded her in death in 1937. Surviving are 2 sons (Abram W., and Samuel S.), and 3 daughters (Mrs. Willis B. Shelly, Mrs. Dwight Moyer, and Agnes B.). Eleven children died in infancy. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home Feb. 12 in the evening and one Feb. 13 at the Deep Run, Pa., Mennonite Church. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Zehr, -- Elaine Ruth, infant daughter of Mt. and Mrs. Marvin Zehr, was born near Manson, Iowa, March 16, 1952; died nine hours after birth. Besides the parents, the infant is survived by the maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Ira Eigsti, Tiskilwa, Ill.), and the paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. John Zehr, Manson, Iowa). Interment was made in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume XLV, Number 18 - April 29, 1952-page 417

Bechtel, -- Margaret Eleanor, daughter of Warren and Mary (Martin) Bechtel, was born in Union Twp., Elkhart Co., Ind., Aug. 20, 1927; departed this life Jan. 17, 1952, at Goshen, Ind., due to a rare disease of the circulatory system, lupus erythematosus; aged 24 y. 4 m. 27 d. She accepted Christ as her personal Saviour July 24, 1943, and united with the Olive Mennonite Church at Elkhart. Margaret was enrolled as a student nurse at the La Junta, Colo., Mennonite School of Nursing when she became ill. She leaves to mourn her departure her parents, 3 sisters (Doris, Liberty Mills, Mich.; Alice-Mrs. David Moser, Goshen, Ind.; and Luann, at home), 2 aged grandmothers, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church Jan. 20 with D. A. Yoder and Paul Hoover officiating. Interment was made in Yellow Creek Cemetery.

Birkey, -- Timothy Allen, son of Joseph and Virginia (Bute) Birkey, Manson, Iowa, was stillborn at the Lutheran Hospital, Fort Dodge, Iowa, March 6, 1952. Surviving besides the sorrowing parents are the grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. James Bute, Alpha, Min., and Mr. John E. Birkey, Manson, Iowa), and many other relatives. Short services were held March 7 at the home and at the grave by Edward Birkey and Nick Stoltzfus. Interment was made in Rose Hill Cemetery, Manson, Iowa.

Grabill, -- J. Henry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Grabill, was born in Daviess Co., Ind., April 20, 1882; died at the Goshen Hospital, March 17, 1952; aged 69 y. 10 m. 25 d. In his youth he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and remained faithful until to the end. He was a member of the Griner Conservative Mennonite Church. On Feb. 1, 1912, he was united in marriage to Hannah Bontrager. To this union were born 5 sons and one daughter. Surviving him are his wife, 3 sons (Wilmer, Middlebury, Ind.; John and Melvin, Elkhart, Ind.), one daughter (Katherine-Mrs. Wayne Newhouser, Leo, Ind.), 15 grandchildren, one brother (Abraham, Sarasota, Fla.), and 3 sisters (Sarah-Mrs. Abe Kauffman, Traverse City, Mich.; Barbara-Mrs. Rollen Petercin, Kalona, Iowa; Lena-Mrs. George Yoder, Hartville, Ohio). Two sons preceded him in death. Funeral services were held March 20 at the home in charge of Sam T. Eash, and at the Griner Conservative Church in charge of Noah Zehr assisted by Wilbur Yoder. Burial was made in the Miller Cemetery near Goshen, Ind.

Herr, -- Hettie A., daughter of the late Philip and Esther (Wade) Meck, was born Sept. 27, 1862, in West Lampeter Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa.; passed away at her home in Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 5, 1952; aged 89 y. 4 m. 9 d. On Nov. 1, 1892, she was united in marriage to Christian L. Herr, who preceded her in death 10 years ago. She was a member of the Milleersville Mennonite Church. She is survived by 4 children (Paul M., Elizabeth M., Mary-Mrs. J. Donald Glenn, and Christian M.), 6 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, and a twin sister (Mrs. Mary A. Kauffman). Funeral services were held Feb. 8 at the home and at the Millersville Mennonite Church conducted by Christian K. Lehman, Landis Shertzer, and Jacob Hess. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Kauffman, -- Tobias M., son of the late Moses and Christina (Mishler) Kauffman, was born Nov. 5, 1863, in Conemaugh Twp.; died Feb. 16, 1952; aged 88 y. 3 m. 11 d. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary (Croyle) Kauffman. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Arminta Haun and Mrs. Ellen Shaffer, Johnstown, Pa.), 4 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, one brother (John Kauffman, Boswell, Pa.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Drusilla Thomas, Hollsopple, Pa., and Mrs. Clara Gindlesperger, Rockwood, Pa.). He was a member of the Thomas Mennonite Church for many years. Funeral services were held at the Thomas Mennonite Church in charge of Aldus Wingard and James Saylor. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

King, -- Mary Belle, daughter of Christian and Elizabeth (Troyer) Bontrager, was born in Fairfield Co., Lancaster, Ohio, Jan. 23, 1876; departed this life March 3, 1952, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio; aged 76 y. 1 m. 10 d. She united with the Mennonite Church in her youth and remained a faithful member throughout the years. She was united in marriage to Jacob Gingerich, who passed away some years ago. During this marriage she lived at Kalona, Iowa. On Jan. 5, 1941, she was united in marriage with Lee D. King. Those who remain are her beloved husband, 4 stepchildren, 3 brothers, and a number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held in the late home and in the Bethel Mennonite Church in West Liberty, Ohio, March 6, conducted by Noah Troyer, J. J. Hostetler, and Edwin J. Yoder. Interment was made in the Alexander Cemetery.

Lantz, -- Harvey J., son of the late Joseph and Mary Lantz, was born Oct. 31, 1882, at Kokomo, Ind.; died at his home near Harrisonburg, Va., Feb. 25, 1952; aged 69 y. 3 m. 25 d. He was twice married. His first wife was Rosa Hershburger who preceded him in death 38 years ago. To this union 4 children were born (Esther-Mrs. Kenneth Gusler, Midland, Mich.; Emerson, Saginaw, Mich.; Harold and Dorothy, who died in infancy). His second wife, Barbara Idelela Miller, died May 9, 1950. To this union 4 children were born (John, Broadway, Va.; Ruth, Knoxville, Tenn.; Marie, Harry, and Frances, Harrisonburg, Va.). Two sisters, 4 brothers, and 11grandchildren also survive. He was a member of the Mennonite Church since his youth. Funeral services were held from the Chicago Avenue Mennonite Church in Harrisonburg with Moses Slabaugh, Harold Eshleman, and Daniel Lehman in charge.

Transcriber's note: "Hershburger," can also be spelled as "Hershberger."

Miller, -- Martha Sue, daughter of Lloyd and Gretchen (Walters) Miller, Manson, Iowa, was born March 11, 1952, at the Lutheran Hospital, Fort Dodge, Iowa; passed away one hour after birth. Surviving are the parents, 3 sisters (Lois, Margaret, and Nadine), one brother (Kenneth), the maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Walters), the paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Perry Miller), all of Manson, Iowa, besides a large number of other relatives. Short services were conducted March 12 at the Larson Funeral Home, Manson, Iowa, by Edward Birkey. Interment was made in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Manson, Iowa.

Ulrich, -- Linda Jean, daughter of Arthur W., and Marianna (Kropf) Ulrich, was born Oct. 31, 1951, at Eugene, Oreg.; passed away at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Eugene, Oreg., March 10, 1952; aged 4 m. 10 d. She died after a nine-day illness of acute nephritis. She is survived by her sorrowing parents, her grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. David Ulrich, Cazenovia, Ill., and Mr. and Mrs. John Kropf, Sr., Harrisburg, Oreg.), and many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Harrisburg Mennonite Church, March 13 in charge of Levi D. Kropf and John P. Yoder. Interment was made in the Alford Cemetery.

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