Ebersole, -- Noah E., son of Jacob R. and Sarah (Ebersole) Ebersole, was born Sept. 30, 1875, at Sterling, Ill.; passed away at his home near Birch Tree, Mo., June 19, 1952; aged 76 y. 8m. 19 d. In his youth he accepted Christ and was faithful to Him and to the church through life. He was ordained to the ministry March 31, 1901, and served faithfully and joyfully as long as health permitted. On Oct. 22, 1902, he was united in marriage to Mary Schweitzer. Preceding him in death were his companion, one son (Melvin), his parents, one brother (Harvey), and one sister (Malinda Carper). Surviving are 2 sons (Samuel and Arthur, Birch Tree, Mo.), 3 brothers (Edwin, Goshen, Ind.; Reuben, Buhl, Idaho; and Roy, Hesston, Kans.), one sister (Anna, La Junta, Colo.), 3 grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.

Frey, -- Fannie, daughter of Christian and Fannie Miller, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Jan. 28, 1883; died at her home in Shipshewana, Ind., June 1, 1952; aged 69 y. 4 m. 3 d. She was married to Alvin L. Frey on July 27, 1898. She is survived by her husband, 9 children (Alta-Mrs. Harold Whitehead, New Paris, Ind.; Floyd, Topeka, Ind.; Ella-Mrs. Everett Lantz, Howe, Ind.; Mary-Mrs. Elvon Kauffman, Elkhart, Ind.; Harry, Kalona, Iowa; Fern-Mrs. William Miller, Topeka, Ind.; Rollin and Mabel-Mrs. Perry Bontrager, Middlebury, Ind.; and Phyllis, at home), 18 grandchildren, besides a large circle of relatives and friends. One son (Albert) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Forks Mennonite Church, Middlebury, Ind., as long as health permitted. Funeral services were conducted at the Forks Church June 3. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the Shore Mennonite Church.

LeFever, -- Lilliam Marie Weaver, beloved wife of Harold H. LeFever, was born Nov. 11, 1920; died March 24, 1952; aged 31 y. 4 m. 13 d. Surviving are her husband, 2 sons (Dale Harold and David Glenn), a daughter (Jean Marie), her parents (Irwin and Annie Weaver), and 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Her short and cheerful life with her trust and devotion to her Lord made an impression on all who met her. Her interest and concern for the welfare of her family are but a few of the memories that shall never be forgotten. She was a member of Hernley's Mennonite Church where the funeral services were held on March 27 in charge of Homer Bomberger and Clyde Metzler. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Longenecker, -- Elizabeth B., daughter of John G. and Barbara (Brubaker) Longenecker, was born March 8, 1879, in Elizabethtown, Pa.; departed this life June 14, 1952, in Mercy Hospital, Moundridge, Kans.; aged 73 y. 3 m. 7 d. When one year of age she moved with her parents to a farm near Holton, Kans. From here they moved to another farm near Newton, Kans. Soon after this Elizabeth went to Ohio and assisted in the work at the West Liberty Children's Home. She also worked several years in the Mennonite Children's Home in Kansas City and in the Mennonite Sanitarium in La Junta, Colo. She spent considerable time working in private homes, asking very little remuneration for her services, giving willingly of her time and strength. She was converted in her youth and became a member of the Mennonite Church. Her parents, one sister (Mary-Mrs. Ezra King), and one brother (Irvin) preceded her in death. She is survived by 6 sisters (Annie-Mrs. George Decker, Holton, Kans.; Emma-Mrs. Ira Hamilton, Newton, Kans.; Riley-Mrs. Albert Beyer, McPherson, Kans.; Katie-Mrs. Ruben Larson, Tabor, Iowa; Fannie-Mrs. Irvin Dayhoff, South Africa; and Alda-Mrs. John Zook, University Park, Iowa) and 2 brothers (John B., Abilene, Kans.; and Levi, Prattsville, Ark.). Funeral services were held at the Pennsylvania Mennonite Church, Hesston, Kans., in charge of Earl Buckwalter. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

McCan, -- Thomas Edward McCan, was born in Chippewa Co., Wis.,Jan. 26, 1870; died June 18 1952; aged 82 y. 4 m. 22 d. His wife and four children preceded him in death. Surviving are 5 children (Cecil, Ezra, Elroy, Mrs. Thomas Huffman, Sheldon, Wis., and Mrs. E. Woodcock, Lewistown, Idaho). Bro. McCan united with the Sheldon, Wis., Mennonite congregation two years ago, and was faithful until death. Funeral services were held at the church June 21 by D. L. Martin and Norman Witmer.

Suter, -- Nellie Virginia, daughter of the late Bishop L. J. and Mary (Coffman) Heatwole, was born July 29, 1879, at Dale Enterprise, Va., died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., June 4, 1952; aged 72 y. 10 m. 7 d. The last seven weeks of her life were spent at the hospital. Early in life she gave her heart in the Lord and united with the Mennonite Church. She remained of faithful member until death. On Aug. 28, 1900, she was married to Eugene C. Suter, and they made their home on the Suter Homestead near New Erection, their entire married life. Besides her husband she is survived by two sons (C. Justus and James H., Harrisonburg, Va.), 3 daughters (Blanche-Mrs. Amos Rhodes, Mary E., and Grace E., all of Harrisonburg, Va.),one brother (Joshua B.), 3 sisters (Mrs. Charles M. grove, Mrs. Earl L. Grove, and Miss Annie L. Heatwole), 5 grandchildren, and a number of other relatives. An infant daughter and one sister (Mrs. Bessie Wenger) preceded her in death. Funeral services were conducted June 7 at the home by D. W. Lehman, and at Weaver's Church by C. K. Lehman, assisted by Timothy Showalter. Burial was made in the near-by cemetery.

Tweedy, -- Cora Bell, was born March 9, 1874; died June 24, 1952; aged 78 y. 3 m. 15 d. On July 5, 1891, she was united in marriage to William Lewis Tweedy, who was later ordained to the ministry and was a faithful minister in the White Hall congregation near Oronogo, Mo., until the time of his death a few years ago. Surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Fern Johnston, Alba, Mo.; Viola-Mrs. Mark Good, Webb City, Mo.; and Mrs. Lyma Ferrel, Carl Junction, Mo.), 7 sons (Herley, Joplin, Mo.; Herbert, Atherton, Mo.; Waldo, Columbus, Kans.; Aaron, Joplin, Mo.; Arlie, Courtney, Mo.; Virgil, Independence, Mo.; and Perry, Carl Junction, Mo.), 3 brothers, 25 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and many friends. Two children preceded her in death. She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church for many years. Funeral services were conducted June 27 by Alvin Swartzendruber with burial in the Carl Junction Cemetery.

Voegtlin, -- Fannie, daughter of Joseph and Mattie (Bender) Stauffer, was born Jan. 1, 1888, at Milford, Nebr.; passed away at the Tofield Municipal Hospital from the effects of cancer June 30, 1952; 64 y. 6 m. In 1913, she with her parents moved to Tofield, Alta., where she resided until her death. On March 24, 1915, she was united in marriage to Joseph Voegtlin. She is survived by her husband, 2 sons (Paul and Joseph, Tofield, Alta.), 2 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Fred Martin, Duchess, Alta., and Ruth, Tofield, Alta.), 8 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Lena-Mrs. Pete Reil, Phoebe-Mrs. Ben Lauber, Lucinda-Mrs. Dave Yoder, Tofield, Alta.; and Barbara-Mrs. Jacob Brenneman, Hesston, Kans.), and one brother (Ezra Stauffer, Tofield, Alta.). She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister (Mrs. Lydia Roth), one brother (Joe Stauffer), and one brother and sister in infancy. At the age of 14 she united with the Mennonite Church of which she was a faithful, active member until the time of her death. She was a devoted wife and mother, concerned for the spiritual welfare of her family. Funeral services were held July 4 at the Salem Mennonite Church in charge of J. B. Stauffer, M. D. Stutzman, and C. J. Ramer. Interment was made in the Salem Cemetery.

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Beckwith, -- James Raymond, son of James and Sarah Beckwith, was born Aug. 26, 1938, in Altoona, Pa.; died of a heart condition July 6, 1952, in the Mercy Hospital, Altoona, Pa.; aged 13 y. 10 m. 10 d. Surviving are his parents, one brother (Robert), 2 sisters (Arlene Louise and Linda Carol), 2 grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. William Ray Gibson), and other relatives and friends. James was a faithful member of the Sunday school at the First Mennonite Church in Altoona, Pa., and accepted the Lord as his Saviour on June 30 in his home. The funeral was held in the First Mennonite Church July 9 in charge of Leonard Haarer.

Burkholder, -- Sarah (Wenger) Burkholder, was born near Harrisonburg, Va., Oct. 15, 1886; died at the home of her daughter in Wakarusa, Ind., June 14, 1952; aged 65 y. 7 m. 29 d. She was united in marriage to Henry Burkholder Dec. 6, 1912.*  They moved to Elkhart Co., Ind., in 1914, and lived there since that time. She was converted in her youth and united with the Mennonite Church. She was a faithful member of the Prairie Street congregation, Elkhart, Ind. Surviving are her husband, 2 sons (Lowell, White Cloud, Mich.; and Clayton, Goshen, Ind.), 3 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. Paul Yoder, Elkhart, Ind.; Bertha-Mrs. Virgil Goetz, Goshen, Ind.; and Mildred-Mrs. Earl Yoder, Wakarusa, Ind.), 17 grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. One daughter (Esther-Mrs. Lloyd Hoover) predeceased her. Funeral services were held at the Prairie Street Mennonite Church in charge of D. A. Yoder.  [Researcher's note: Marriage may have been Dec. 6, 1910 - tlm]

Geigley, -- Hettie, daughter of the late Joseph and Lydia (Gehman) Horning, was born June 25, 1875, in Brecknock Twp., Pa.; died at the Oreville Mennonite Home July 3, 1952; aged 77 y. 8 d. She was a faithful member of the Bowmansville Mennonite Church since 1893. She served as a minister's wife for twenty years. Her husband (Isaac Geigley) passed away in 1946. She was an invalid since 1944 and spent the last six years at the Oreville Home. She is survived by a foster son (Charles Crills), 7 foster grandchildren, and one sister (Ellen-Mrs. Martin Weaver, Ephrata, Pa.). Funeral services were held at the Bowmansville Mennonite Church by Moses Gehman and Howard Z. Good, and at the grave in the adjoining cemetery by Landis Brubaker.

Miller, -- Arie Rachel, daughter of Jonas K. and Rebecca Renno, was born Nov. 30, 1875, in Mifflintown, Pa.; died May 31, 1952, at the Miller residence in Middlebury, Ind.; aged 76 y. 5 m. 1 d. She was united in marriage to Manasses Miller Oct. 23, 1900. Surviving are her husband, one son (Howard C., Middlebury, Ind.), and 4 grandchildren. Her parents, one sister (Sylvia-Mrs. Aaron Yoder, Wolford, N. Dak.), and 2 brothers (infant Samuel and Korie J.) preceded her in death. In her youth she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour, uniting with the Amish Mennonite Church and later with the Conservative Mennonite Church. She was faithful to God and the church throughout her life. She was also faithful to her husband, who is a minister of the Gospel. Funeral services were held June 3 at the home by Sam T. Eash and at the Griner Conservative Church by John J. S. Yoder and Noah Zehr. Interment was made in the Thomas Cemetery.

Reeser, -- Sarah, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Welty, was born Feb.3, 1862, on a farm near Sugarcreek, Ohio; passed away at the home of her son, Homer Schumacher, at Stanwood, Ohio, June 28, 1952; aged 90 y. 4 m. 25 d. On April 11, 1879, Sarah was baptized and received into the fellowship of the Mennonite Church, to which faith she remained true. On May 4, 1882, she was united in marriage to Adam Schumacher, who preceded her in death in 1931. Dec. 19, 1938, Sarah was married to Jacob Reseer in Oregon, where they made their home until after his death in 1941. Surviving her are 3 sons (John J. and Henry Schumacher, Canby, Oreg.; Homer Schumacher, Stanwood, Ohio), 2 daughters (Mrs. Lydia Zimmerly, Canton, Ohio; and Susan-Mrs. Earl Gerber, Dalton, Ohio), 29 grandchildren, and 42 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Rhoda Schumacher and Mrs. Elizabeth Nussbaum) and 2 sons (Menno and David Schumacher). Funeral services were held July 1 at the home of her son and at the Kidron Mennonite Church. Officiating ministers were Reuben Hofstetter, Allen Bixler, and Isaac Zuercher. Burial was made in the Sonnenberg Church Cemetery.

Schrock, -- Peter B., son of Andrew and Catherine (Kramer) Schrock, was born Oct. 18, 1881, in Linn Twp., Woodford Co., Ill.; passed away June 19, 1952, at the St. Francis Hospital, Peoria, Ill.; aged 70 y. 8 m. 3 d. At the age of fifteen he united with the Metamora Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful member until his death. On Jan. 1, 1903, he was united in marriage to Katherine Imhoff, of Lowpoint, Ill. Sruviving are his wife, 6 sons (Raymond, Palinfield, N. J.; Arthur, Metamora; Melvin, Lacon, Ill.; Lloyd, Rock Island, Ill.; Harold, Roanoke, Ill.; Wilmer, Peoria, Ill.), one daughter (Mrs. Louella Noe, Eureka, Ill.), one brother (Joseph C., Flanagan, Ill.), one sister (Molly Schrock, Eureka, Ill.), and 9 grandchildren. He spent the greater part of his life on a farm near Roanoke, Ill. In 1929 he retired from the farm and moved to town, after which he entered the employ of the Thomson Phosphate Company as salesman. He was very exacting in every detail of his home and business life and was respected by all who knew him for his integrity and uprightness of heart. He was always interested in the work of his church and ready to make any contributions he was qualified for. Funeral services were held June 22 at the Metamora Mennonite Church in charge of Howard J. Zehr and Harry Yoder. Interment was made in the Hickory Point Cemetery.

Shultz, -- Wilmer J., son of the late Levi and Hannah (Barge) Shultz, was born Aug. 19, 1879; passed away suddenly of a heart attack May 28, 1952; aged 72 y. 9 m. 9 d. He was united in marriage to Annie Weaver on Dec. 10, 1903. Surviving are his wife, one son (Clarence W., Pequea, Pa.), 3 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. Abram S. Horst, New Holland, Pa.; Mabel and Grace, at home), one brother (Harry B., Strasburg, Pa.), and 8 grandchildren. One son and a sister predeceased him. He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church since his youth, a kind and loving husband and father. Funeral services were held at the Strasburg Mennonite Church on May 31 in charge of Emory Herr and John Brenneman. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Spenler, -- Chris, son of Peter and Elizabeth (Steinsman) Spenler, was born Aug. 16, 1880, in Ontario, Cando, where he spent his early days; died at his home July 1, 1952; aged 71 y. 10 m. 15 d. On March 15, 1913, he was united in marriage to Anna Bellar. They made their home in Nebraska for many years and then moved to Iowa in 1939. Surviving are his companion, 4 sons (Norman, Iowa City, Iowa; Roy, Freeport, Ill.; Vernon and Leonard, Cedar Rapids, Iowa), 3 daughters (Helen and Dorothy, Iowa City, Iowa, and Idella-Mrs. Levi Kauffman, Cedar Rapids, Iowa), 5 sisters (Mrs. Norman Beachy, Meyersdale, Pa.; Mrs. Barbara Beachy, Lancaster, Pa.; Mrs. Orman Hobbs, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Mrs. Dan Yutzy and Lydia, Ontario, Can.), 8 grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. His parents, 3 brothers, and 4 sisters preceded him in death. In his youth he united with the Mennonite Church, and was a faithful member of the Lower Deer Creek Church, Kalona, Iowa, at the time of his death. On June 3 he requested to be anointed, a service which he appreciated very much. While the Lord did not see fit to heal his body, yet He relieved him of much of his pain and suffering. Funeral services were held July 3 at the Lower Deer Creek Church by J. Y. Swartzendruber, D. S. Fisher, and Leroy Kennel.

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Albrecht, -- Alvin, son of the late Benjamin and Anna (Gardener) Albrecht, was born Jan. 25, 1901, near Flanagan, Ill.; passed away at his home (the same farm where he was born) from a heart attack June 15, 1952; aged 51 y. 4 m. 20 d. On Feb. 4, 1925, he was united in marriage to Mollie Schrock. Surviving are his companion, 3 sons (Marion, Jerome, and Gaylord), 3 daughters (Naomi-Mrs. Joe Kauffman, West Liberty, Ohio; Elizabeth and Bernadine), one sister (Mabel-Mrs. Alvin Saltzman, Upland, Calif.), and many other relatives and friends. His parents preceded him in death. Early in life he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour, united with the Mennonite Church. He remained a faithful member until the Lord called him home. Funeral services were conducted at the Waldo Mennonite Church Flanagan, Ill., with J. D. Hartzler and E. J. Stalter in charge. Interment was made in the Waldo Cemetery.

Campbell, -- Edward Ray, infant son of Paul H. and Alma Ruth (Burkholder) Campbell, Willow Street, Pa., was born May 27, 1952; passed away May 28, 1952, in the Lancaster General Hospital. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters (Doris Eileen and Joanne Faye), his maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Elam K. Burkholder, Bareville, Pa.), and his paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Martin F. Campbell, Willow Street, Pa.). An infant brother preceded him in death. Graveside services were held May 30 at the Byerland Mennonite Cemetery, Willow Street, Pa., in charge of David N. Thomas.

Enck, -- Nelson Lamar, son of Richard and Anna (Newcomer) Enck, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Dec. 26, 1949; departed this life when he was stuck by a truck in front of his home May 19, 1952; aged 2 y. 4 m. 23 d. He is survived by his parents, 4 brothers (Larry Richard, Kenneth Lee, Ronald Eugene, Glenn David), one sister (Judith Ann), his maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Martin Newcomer, Mt. Joy, Pa.), his paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Enck, Lititz, Pa.), and other relatives. Funeral services were held May 22 at the home and the Chestnut Hill Church, Columbia, Pa., in charge of Henry Lutz, Jacob Charles, and Raymond Charles. Burial was made in the Landisville Cemetery.

Hershberger, -- John A., son of Abner P. and Sara (Stutzman) Hershberger, was born Feb. 9, 1887, at Milford, Nebr.; passed away of a heart attack at his home in Wellman, Iowa, July 1 ,1952; aged 65 y. 4 m. 22 d. In his youth he united with the Mennonite Church near Milford, Nebr., later transferring his membership to the Lower Deer Creek Church, Kalona, Iowa, where he was a faithful member at the time of his death. On Aug. 23, 1906, he was united in marriage to Susie Rediger. Surviving are his companion, 5 daughters (Hilda-Mrs. Melvin Roth, Wellman, Iowa; Elva-Mrs. Earl Roth, Parnell, Iowa; Thresa-Mrs. Rolla Swartzendruber, and Iola-Mrs. Paul J. Hershberger, Kalona, Iowa; Burdette, Wellman, Iowa), 3 sons (Edgar, Milford, Nebr. and Clarence and Albert, Wellman, Iowa), 3 brothers (Ammon, Union City, Pa.; Allen, Albany, Oreg.; David, Milford, Nebr.; Paul A., Wellman, Iowa; Ezra, McPherson, Kans.), 3 sisters (Mrs. Lavina Rediger and Mrs. William Hauder, Milford, Nebr.; Mrs. Chris Ernest, Kalona, Iowa), 20 grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Preceding him in death were 3 brothers (William, Arthur, and Edward), one sister (Alice), and his parents. In his last days here on earth he enjoyed the revival meeting held at Kalona. Funeral services were held at the Lower Deer Creek Church July 3. Officiating ministers were John Y. Swartzendruber, George Miller, Joe L. Hershberger, and Warren Eicher. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Messinger, -- Ami R., son of David and Angeline (Ream) Messinger, was born May 18, 1880, near Bluffton, Ohio; passed away at his home in Elida, Ohio, July 7, 1952; aged 72 y. 1 m. 22 d. In the early 1900's he, with his brother homesteaded in the vicinity of Comins, Mich., for several years. In Oct. 22, 1908, he was united in marriage to Martha M. Stemen, Elida, Ohio. Later they moved back to New Stark, Ohio. In 1929, they moved to Elida where he spent the remaining years of his life. Surviving are his wife, a foster son (Donald N., at home), one brother (Aaron, Bluffton, Ohio), 2 sisters (Ella and Ruth, Bluffton, Ohio), and many other relatives and friends. Preceding him in death was an adopted son (George Franklin), his parents, 3 brothers (Levi, George, and Moses), one sister (Oratio). In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Zion Mennonite Church, Bluffton, Ohio; later on he transferred his membership to the Central Church, Elida, Ohio, where he was a member at the time of his death. Funeral services were held at the Salem Mennonite Church, Elida, Ohio, on July 10, in charge of M. L. Troyer, Andrew Brenneman, and Paul Zimmerman, of the Elida E. U. B. Church. Interment was made in the Salem Cemetery.

Miller, -- David D., son of David J. and Marie (Gingerich) Miller, was born near Kalona, Iowa, Nov. 8, 1886; died at his home in Wellman, Iowa, July 26, 1952; aged 65 y. 8 m. 28 d. He accepted the Lord as his Saviour in his youth and remained faithful in the fellowship of believers until his death. On Dec. 1, 1892, he was united in marriage to Naomi Miller. Surviving are his wife, 3 sons (Ralph, Springfield, Oreg.; John Wellman, Iowa; and Harold, North English, Iowa), 5 daughters (Mrs. Gertrude Brenneman, Nettie-Mrs. Paul A. Hershberger, and Katie-Mrs. George S. Miller, Wellman, Iowa; Olive-Mrs. Lewis Garber, Woodburn, Oreg.; and Mabel, Bettendorf, Iowa), 23 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Jacob, Maxwell, Iowa). One daughter (Mary), 3 brothers (Daniel, Michael, and Joseph), and 3 sisters (Mattie-Mrs. Gideon Yoder, Sarah-Mrs. Peter Yoder, and Mary-Mrs. Isaac Marner) preceded him in death. On April 22, 1917, he was called to the ministry to serve the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church. In this work he faithfully served the congregation for over 35 years. He was of a kind and loving disposition, a friend of everyone who knew him, and always had his welfare of his family and the church at heart. He found much pleasure in reading the Word, especially the Old Testament and the life of the patriarchs. Funeral services were held July 30 at the Lower Deer Creek Church in charge of Elmer G. Swartzendruber and J. L. Hershberger.

Shank, -- Daniel Lamar, son of Harry G. and Marie (Constine) Shank, was born in Lancaster co., Pa., March 30, 1951; passed away July 17, 1952; when a truck backed over his body in the driveway of his home; aged 1 y. 3 m. 17 d. Surviving are his parents and one brother (Robert Eugene). Funeral services were held at the Oscar H. Gundel Funeral Home and the Byerland Mennonite Church, Willow Street, Pa., with Maris Hess and Paul Myer in charge. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Yoder, -- Arlis Ray, son of Ray and Lavern (Brenneman) Yoder, was born Dec. 28, 1940, near Wellman, Iowa; went to be with the Lord July 11, 1952; aged 11 y. 6 m. 13 d. Death came following an attack of measles, but he experienced illness throughout his life. In addition to his parents, he is surived by his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Mose P. Yoder and Mr. and Mrs. Emery Brenneman) and 4 sisters (Myrna Carol, Charlene Grace, Katherine Alice, and Rosalyn Mary). Funeral services were held at the West Union Church, Wellman, Iowa, in charge of Paul T. Guengerich and Harvey M. Yoder.

Transcriber's note: "Surived" was in the original obituary. The word should be survived.

Zuercher, -- Catherine, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Basinger) Zimmerly, was born in Green Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio, Nov. 1, 1858; passed to her eternal reward at the home of her son, Isaac, in Orrville, Ohio, July2, 1952; aged 93 y. 8 m. 1 d. In the early years of her life she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Saviour, and was baptized and received into the Mennonite Church. To this faith she remained true until the time of her departure. On Sept. 6, 1887, she was united in marriage to David Zuercher, who preceded her in death in 1947. Surviving are 3 sons (Edwin, Isaac, and Enos, Orrville, Ohio), one daughter (Leah-Mrs. Reuben Lehman), 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Though for many years she was of failing health, yet she was always patient and resigned to the will of her Lord. For the last ten years she was unable to Attend church services, but she enjoyed very much to have others come and sing for her, read the Scriptures, and pray with her. On July 5 funeral services were held from her late home and at the Kidron, Ohio, Mennonite Church with Noah Hilty, I. W. Royer, Reuben Hofstetter, and Allen Bixler officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

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Birky, -- Gary Michael, infant son of Wesley and Nila Birky, passed away June 9, 1952, a few minutes after birth at the hospital in Valparaiso, Ind. Surviving are the parents, grandparents, and many other relatives. Graveside services were in charge of Chester C. Osborne, pastor of the Hopewell Church, Kouts, Ind., the same day. Burial was made in the Mennonite Cemetery.

Gramley, -- Joseph E., son of James and Mary Gramley, was born May 26, 1884, in Centre Co., Pa.; died at his home near Freeport, Ill., July 14, 1952; aged 68 y. 1 m. 18 d. He came to Illinois at the age of 17. Jan. 13, 1905, he married Fannie Fortner. Surviving are his companion, 6 children (Rosella-Mrs. J. R. Hershey, Quarryville, Pa.; Irvin and Dorothy-Mrs. Sam Shelly, Freeport, Ill.; Frances--Mrs. George Vassos, Detroit, Mich.; Miriam-Mrs. Karl Meier, Pearl City, Ill.; and Raymond, Ridott, Ill.), 2 sisters, and 11 grandchildren. Two brother and 3 sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held in the Freeport Mennonite Church in charge of Richard Yordy and A. C. Good. Burial was in the Chapel Hill Cemetery.

King, -- Mary E., daughter of John and Elizabeth (Schrock) King, was born Dec. 11, 1871, near Orrville, Ohio; died at the Dunlay Memorial Hospital in Orrville, July11, 1952; aged 80 y 7 m. She lived most of her life in the community of Orrville. On Nov. 9, 1899, she was united in marriage to David P. King of West Liberty, Ohio. They had no children of their own but were foster parents to Stella-Mrs. Daniel Mumaw, Orrville, Ohio; Joseph Posar, Steubenville, Ohio; and Robert King, Delaware, Ohio. There are 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, the 3 foster children, 4 brothers (Elmer, Wooster, Ohio; Chauncey, Eustis, Fla.; Edwin and Solomon, Orrville, Ohio), and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother (Orie), and one sister (Minnie-Mrs. Amos Ziegler). In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour, and on May 24, 1890, she was rece3ived into the fellowship of the Oak Grove Mennonite Church with a class of 42 members (19 are still living). Lately she and her husband held their church membership with the Orrville Mennonite congregation. She was loyal to her baptismal vow, faithful in keeping the ordinances of the church, and ready at all time to support the work of the church in advancing the cause of Christ. Funeral services were conducted from the home and the Oak Grove Mennonite Church in charge of Harold Bauman, Virgil Gerig, and I. W. Royer. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Knepp, -- Mattie, daughter of the late David and Catherine (Gascho) Jantzi, was born May 29, 1885, near Wellesley, Ont.; died July 9, 1952, at her home near Au Gres, Mich.; aged 67 y. 1 m. 10 d. She was united in marriage to Noah Knepp on Dec. 29, 1908, at Fairview, Mich. Surviving are her husband, 2 sons (Henry and Joseph, Au Gres, Mich.), one daughter (Katie-Mrs. Roy Swartz, Turner, Mich.), 8 grandchildren, 5 sisters, and 3 brothers, besides other relatives and friends. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and was a faithful member of the Amish Mennonite Church until death. Funeral services were held at the Riverside C. A. Mennonite Church in charge of Levi Troyer. Burial was made in the Whitney Township Cemetery.

Krabill, -- Elizabeth, daughter of David Z. and Mary (Smiley) Yoder, was born in Green Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio, Nov. 1, 1886; departed this life as the result of a heart attack at Community Hospital, Wooster, Ohio, July 14, 1952; aged 65 y. 8 m. 13 d. In her youth she was received by water baptism into the fellowship of the Oak Grove Mennonite Church. For the past five years she had her fellowship with the Pleasant Hill congregation. On Nov. 16, 1909, she was united in marriage to Ray Krabill. Surviving are 3 children (Ellen-Mrs. Chauncey Hostetler, Struthers, Ohio; David Milton, Bowling Green, Ohio; Clark, Columbus, Ohio), 2 sisters (Mrs. Mary Ann Zook, Sterling, Ohio; Lydia-Mrs. A. E. Yoder, Orrville, Ohio), 3 brothers (Dan S., Wooster, Ohio; David M., Barberton, Ohio; Floyd, Sandusky, Ohio), and 8 grandchildren. One son (Ellis) preceded her in death. She was interested in the work and welfare of the church, and showed great devotion to her family. Funeral services were conducted at her home near Smithville, Ohio, and at the Oak Grove Mennonite Church of Smithville on July 16 by Gerald C. Studer, Virgil Gerig, and William G. Detweiler. Interment was made in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

Saltzman, -- Katie, daughter of John and Lizzie Steider, was born May 1, 1864, near Metamora, Ill.; passed away at the home of her daughter in Milford, Nebr., June 21, 1952; aged 88 y. 1m. 20 d. In her youth she accepted Christ and joined the Mennonite Church. She remained a faithful member until death. On March 15, 1885, she was united in marriage to Henry Saltzman, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 5 sons (Peter, Shickley, Nebr.; Daniel, Keota, Iowa; William, Limon, Colo.; Jess, Beatrice, Nebr.; Harvey, Geneva, Nebr.; Alvin, Milford, Nebr.), 2 daughters (Elizabeth, Nampa, Idaho; Mary, Milford, Nebr.), 2 sisters (Mrs. Lena Stauffer, Dutchess, Alta.; Mrs. Lizzie Swartzendruber, Los Angeles, Calif.), 2 brothers (Henry, Shickley, Nebr.; Sam, Beaver Crossing, Nebr.), 53 grandchildren, 70 great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her companion, one son, one daughter, 2 sisters, and one brother. Funeral services were held June 23 at Vallards Mortuary, Milford, Nebr., conducted by Ammon Miller and Sterling Stauffer, and at the Salem Mennonite church, Shickley, Nebr., in charge of Peter Kennel, Fred Reeb, and Oliver Roth. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Welty, -- William H., son of Ulrich and Anna (Bore) Welty, was born near Nappanee, Ind., April 1, 1878; died at his home near Nappanee, Ind., July 20, 1952; aged 74 y. 3 m. 19d. On Jan. 28, 1905, he was united in marriage to Bessie M. Hess, who preceded him in death in 1930. On Aug. 16 1942, he was united in marriage to Emma Kohli. Surviving are his companion, 3 daughters (Wilma-Mrs. Howard Sigrist, South Bend, Ind.; Mabel-Mrs. Roy Bollman, Nappanee, Ind.; Thelma-Mrs. Leonard Ganger, Goshen, Ind.), one brother (David, Nappanee, Ind.), 2 sisters (Minerva-Mrs. Ira Welty and Mrs. Mary Weldy, Goshen, Ind.), 14 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers, 3 sisters, one granddaughter, and one great-grandson. He united with the Mennonite Church in 1899. Ten years ago he transferred his membership from the North Main Street Church, Nappanee, Ind., to the Yellow Creek Church, Goshen, Ind., of which he was a faithful member until death. Funeral services were conducted July 22 at the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church in charge of Peter B. Wiebe, assisted by Homer North.

Transcriber's note: The maiden name to Anna Welty, is not "Bore," it is 'Bare." This was incorrect in the obituary. This is part of my family.

Widrick, -- Norbert Joseph, son of Joseph and Anna (Moser) Widrick, was born Jan. 13, 1932, in Croghan, N. Y.; was instantly killed in a motorcycle collision, June 29, 1952; aged 20 y. 6 m. 16 d. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Sherwood, Lowville, N. Y., and Josie, at home), 3 sisters (Florence, Janet, and Lorna, all at home), his paternal grandmother (Mrs. Katie Widrick), and other relatives and friends. Norbert was a member of the C. A. Mennonite Church of Croghan and Dadville, N. Y. Funeral services were held July 2.

Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.