Glick, -- Amos B., son of Christian and Elizabeth (Byler) Glick, was born May 18, 1873, in Lancaster Co., Pa.; died at the home of his daughter near Belleville, Pa., May 29, 1952; aged 79 y. 16 d. In 1898 he was married to Rebecca Peachey of Belleville, Pa., who preceded him in death one year later. In 1903 he was married to Mattie Esch. Surviving are his wife, 3 sons (Nelson, Belleville, Pa.; Willie, Rustburg, Va.; and Vernon, Mifflintown, Pa.), 4 daughters and one foster daughter (Lena, Ruth-Mrs. Eli Zook, and Ida-Mrs. David Kanagy, Belleville, Pa.; Mina-Mrs. George Cashman, Altoona, Pa.; and Mabel, at home), 20 grandchildren, and one brother (C. C. Glick, Sugarcreek, Ohio). In his youth he accepted Christ and late became a member of the Locust Grove Conservative A. M. Church, in which faith he served until death. Funeral services were conducted at the Locust Grove Church by John Zook and Louis Peachey.
Graber, -- Hannah Lois, only daughter of Ezra and Ida (Raber) Graber, was born in Daviess Co., Ind., April 1, 1952; departed this life May 17, 1952; aged 1 m. 16 d. She is survived by her parents, her grandparents (Levi and Lydia Graber, Longootee, Ind.; and Joseph and Hannah Raber, Jerome, Mich.), and a number of other relatives. Funeral services were held at the home and the Berea Mennonite Church, Montgomery, Ind., May 19, Edd P. Schrock and Tobias Slabaugh in charge. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Kauffman, -- Christian D., son of Joel and Mary (Detweiler) Kauffman, was born in Mifflin Co., Pa., June 10, 1855; passed away at the home of his son near West Liberty, Ohio, May 28, 1952; aged 96 y. 11 m. 18 d. As a young man he united with the Mennonite Church and always enjoyed attending church services until the last years of his life. On Dec. 18, 1893, he was married to Catherine Marner, Johnson Co., Iowa. Surviving are 3 sons (Milton, Otis, and Irvin, West Liberty, Ohio), 3 daughters (Mrs. Dora Hertzler, Denbigh, Va.; Mary-Mrs. Cecil Wickerham, Springfield, Ohio; and Stella-Mrs. Otto Binkele, Ligonier, Ind.), one sister (Mollie Kauffman, Belleville, Pa.), 20 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. One son (Frank) preceded him in death. Funeral services in charge of S. C. Yoder, Goshen, Ind., and Newton Weber, Gulfport, Miss., were held on May 30 at the Bethel Church, West Liberty, Ohio. Burial was made in the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Meck, -- Emma E., daughter of Philip and Esther (Wace) Meck, was born in W. Lampeter Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., March 29, 1865; passed away March 5, 1952; aged 86 y. 11 m. 6 d. She was a member of the Mennonite Church. She is survived by a sister (Mrs. Mary A. Kauffman) with whom she resided and several nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held at the home conducted by Landis Brubaker and Benjamin Miller. Interment was made in the Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery.
Miller, -- Mary, daughter of Michael and Barbara (Graber) Miller, was born in Washington Twp., Stark Co., Ohio, Aug. 9, 1860; died at the home of her brother near the same place May 15, 1952; aged 91 y. 9 m. 6 d. In 1876 she united with the Beech Mennonite Church, Louisville, Ohio, in which she continued her membership until the end. She was a lifelong resident of the community, and a regular church attendant. She is survived by 3 brothers (David, Samuel, and Amos, Louisville, Ohio) and many other relatives and friends. Her parents, 5 brothers (Peter, Christian, Eli, John, and Joseph), and 3 sisters (Anna, Leah, and Lydia) preceded her in death. Funeral services were held in the Beech Mennonite Church and were in charge of the pastor, O. N. Johns. Interment was made in the church cemetery.
Orris, -- Verna (Clevenger) Orris, was born April 13, 1893, in Cherry Tree, Pa.; died May 20, 1952, in Willow Street, Pa.; aged 59 y. 1 m. 7 d. Her husband, Lemon Orris, preceded her in death in 1941. She was a member of the Mt. Vernon Mennonite Chapel, Oxford, Pa. Surviving are 4 children (Mrs. Wayne Scott, John, Mrs. Curtis Teel, and Margaret, Oxford, Pa.; and Mrs. Ralph Smith, Camden, N. Y.). Funeral services were held at the Roger Funeral Home in Oxford, and at the Weaver Mennonite Church, Johnstown, Pa., in charge of J. Lloyd Kreider. Interment was made in the Richland Cemetery, Johnstown, Pa.
Schweitzer, -- Mary, daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Jonsie) Erb, was born in Ontario, Can., April 23, 1867; passed away at her home near Beaver Crossing, Nebr., May 25, 1952; aged 85 y. 1 m. 3 d. At the age of 11, she came with her parents to Seward Co., Nebr. There she accepted Christ and united with the East Fairview Mennonite Church. About 37 years ago she transferred her membership to the West Fairview Church. Dec. 9, 1888, she was united in marriage to Christian Schweitzer. Her husband, 1 daughter (Ida), 3 sisters and 2 brothers preceded her in death. Surviving are 4 sons (Menno, Broken Bow, Nebr.; David, Friend, Nebr.; and J. Alvin, Kouts, Ind.), 3 daughters (Jennie Oswald, West Point, Nebr.; Anna Yantzie, Broken Bow, Nebr.; and Viola, Beaver Crossing, Nebr.), 32 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, one sister (Katie Stutzman, Milford, Nebr.), and one brother (John, Geneva, Nebr.). Funeral services were held May 28 at the West Fairview Mennonite Church in charge of John Troyer and William Eicher. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Stauffer, -- Joseph Ethan, son of Joseph R. and Mattie (Bender) Stauffer, was born near Milford, Nebr., Dec. 3, 1895; died in the Tofield Municipal Hospital, May 17, 1952; aged 56 y. 5 m. 14 d. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and was baptized in Nebraska, becoming a member of the Mennonite Church. In 1913 he moved with his parents to a district near Tofield, Alta., where he made his home the rest of his life. On Dec. 27, 1917, he was united in marriage to Petra Signora Lerbekmo. He leaves to mourn his departure, his loving wife, a son (Leonard Wayne), a daughter (Evelyn-Mrs. Norman Stauffer), 4 grandchildren, 5 sisters (Mrs. Lena Riel, Mrs. Phoebe Lauber, Fanny-Mrs. Joseph Voegtlin, Lucinda-Mrs. David Yoder, Tofield, Alta.; and Mrs. Barbara Brenneman, Hesston, Kans.), and one brother (Ezra, Tofield, Alta.). One brother (David) and 2 sisters (Amanda and Lydia Roth) preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Salem Mennonite Church, Tofield, Alta., May 21, by J. R. Stauffer and Paul Voegtlin.
Yoder, -- Magdalena, daughter of Jonas and Barbara (Miller) Maust, was born in Meyersdale, Pa., Dec. 23, 1863; died May 3, 1952, at her late home in Almyra, Ark.; aged 88 y. 4 m. 10 d. She was united in marriage to Henry T. Yoder, Kalona, Iowa, on Oct. 6, 1904, and they made their home in Kalona until six years ago when they moved to Almyra. She is survived by her husband, a stepdaughter (Mrs. Will Schrock, Almyra, Ark.), 2 sisters (Mrs. Anna Yoder, Iowa City, Iowa, and Mary Maust, Meyersdale, Pa.), 2 brothers (Lewis, Meyersdale, Pa., and Jonas, Goshen, Ind.). and many near relatives and friends. Sister Yoder accepted Christ in her youth and united with the Mennonite Church. She was a faithful member of the East Union congregation, Kalona, Iowa. Funeral services were held at Almyra, Ark. ,May 5 from the Baptist Church. The body was brought to the Yoder Funeral Home in Kalona, Iowa, and services were held at the East Union Mennonite Church on May 7. D. J. Fisher and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber officiated. Burial was made in the family lot in the East Union Cemetery.
Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.
Gospel Herald -Vol. XLV, No. 28 - July 8, 1952 - page 686
Blocher.- Martin Abraham, son of Christian and Susannah (Martin) Blocher, was born July 22, 1866, on a farm in Olive Twp., Elkhart Co., Ind.; died at his home in elkhart, Ind., June 1, 1952; aged 86 y. 10 m. 10 d. He was married to margaret Wenger oct. 17, 1891, who preceded him in death Aug. 27, 1951. He is survived by 5 sons (Arthur, Merle, Ralph, Herman, and Charles, Elkhart, Ind.), 3 daughters (Bessie--Mrs. Orville Canen, Elkhart, Ind.; Grace--Mrs. Alpha Canen, and Goldia--Mrs Arthur Smeltzer, Wakarusa, Ind.), 27 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, besides many other relatives and friends. Three children died in infancy. he was a member of the Olive Mennonite Church, Elkhart, Ind. Prayer services were held June 4 at the Lienhart Funeral Home in Wakarusa and funeral services at the Olive Church with Clarence Shank and D. A. Yoder in charge. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.
Frey.- Martin R., son of the late Martin M. and Mary (Longenecker) Frey, died may 22, 1952; aged 61 y. Surviving in addition to his wife are a son (Harold H., Hanover, Pa.), 3 grandchildren, and 6 brothers and sisters (Mrs. Edith Bair, Brodbeck, Pa.; Clarence C., York, Pa.; Mrs. George Martin and Mrs. Arthur Louden, both of Baltimore, Md., and Samuel A. and Allen L., both of Hanover, Pa.). Mr. Frey was a faithful member of the Hanover Mennonite Church. Brief rites were held at the late home and concluding services in the Hanover Mennonite Church. Richard Danner, assisted by Harvey Grove and Amos Shank, officiated. Interment was made in the York Road Cemetery.
Hostetler.- Paul Martin, son of Benjamin S. and Alta (Yoder) Hostetler, was born Oct. 2, 1950; died March 31, 1952; aged 1 y. 5 m. 29 d. Surviving are his parents, one brother (William Henry), his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Simon P. Yoder), and a host of other relatives and friends. His illness was a heart condition. General services were held at the Maple View Conservative Church at Burton Station, Ohio, by Noah D. Miller, Hans Gerber of Basel, Switzerland, and Roman H. Miller. Burial was made in the church cemetery. Graveyard services were conducted by Simon Coblentz, Uniontown, Ohio.
Lengacher.- Mildred, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Ragan, was born in Whitley Co., Ind., in 1917; died at the St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind., Jan. 3, 1952. At the age of 13 she was baptized in the Methodist Church. On Aug. 24, 1940, she was married to Henry Lengacher and they then joined the First Mennonite Church of Fort Wayne in December of that same year. The next spring she was stricken with asthma and suffered severely in the following years until the Lord called her home. She is survived by her husband, 2 daughters (Margaret Lou and Jeraldine Kay), her parents, 3 sisters, and one brother. During her long illness she suffered patiently, and her witness for the Lord was clear and positive. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rudy Borntrager, and at the Cuba Mennonite Church, Grabill, Ind., by Allen B. Ebersole assisted by Edwin Albrecht. Interment was made in the Yagy Cemetery near Grabill, Ind.
Newcomb.- Edwin B., aged 76 y ., died at his home in Fort Wayne, Ind., on May 6, 1952. He is survived by his wife, Ann, a son, 3 daughters, 12 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. On May 2, 1952, Bro. and Sister Newcomb were received into the First Mennonite Church of Fort Wayne by water baptism. Several weeks earlier they had accepted Christ as their personal Savior for the first time. This was a unique experience as May 2 was their fifty-seventh wedding anniversary. A further evidence of Gods love and grace was the fact that just one week after his baptism, Bro. Newcomb was buried. Funeral services were conducted at Smiths Funeral Home in Columbia City, Ind., by Allen B. Ebersole. Interment was made in the South Park Cemetery near Columbia City.
Oswald.- Sarah Ann, daughter of Levi D. and Susannah (Mast) Miller, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Sept. 17, 1874; passed away at the home of her son in Wayne Co., Ohio, May 20, 1952; aged 77 y. 8 m. 3 d. In her youth she united with the Mennonite Church at Martins Creek, and remained a faithful member to the end. On Dec. 22, 1901, she was married to Emanuel D. Oswald, Charm, Ohio. He preceded her in death March 12, 1923. Surviving are 2 sons (Oren, Pacima, Calif.; and Levi, Orrville, Ohio), 5 stepsons (Martin, Millersburg, Ohio), 58 grandchildren, 86 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers (Martin, Picayune, Miss.; Fred, William, Levi, and Edwin, Millersburg, Ohio), and one foster sister (Bessie--Mrs. Martin Oswald, Millersburg, Ohio). Her parents, one son (Aden De Silva), and one sister (Catherine--Mrs. William A. Hershberger) preceded her in death . Funeral services were held in the Martins Creek Mennonite Church in charge of D. D. Miller assisted by William G. Detweiler, Gerald Studer, and Warren Miller. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Sensenig.- Edna S., daughter of Phares G. and the late Annie (Stauffer) Kauffman, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Aug. 25, 1895; passed away at her home in East Petersburg, Pa., Feb. 25, 1952; aged 56 y. 6 m. She accepted Christ as her Savior in her early teens, and united with Erismans Mennonite Church. On June 15, 1922, she was united in marriage to Clayton E. Sensenig, after which her membership was transferred to the Landis Valley Mennonite Church. Surviving besides her husband are 3 daughters (Violet--Mrs. Clyde R. Boose, Lancaster, Pa.; Betty--Mrs. Earl Nauman, East Petersburg, Pa.; and Dorothy K., at home), 2 sons (Richard K. and Donald K., at home), her father, a sister (Mary J.--Mrs. Harry H. Bucher, Tipton, Pa.), and a brother (Phares S., Lancaster, Pa..). Funeral services were conducted Feb. 28 from the Sheetz Funeral Home, Lancaster, Pa., and the East Petersburg Mennonite Church, Levi M. Weaver, Irvin K. Kreider, and Carl B. Isenberg, pastor of the Trinity Reformed Church, officiated. Interment was made in the East Petersburg Cemetery.
Sevits.- Victor, aged 76 y., died at his home in Fort Wayne, Ind., June 3, 1952, after an illness of two years. Surviving are his wife (Barbara), 5 daughters (Mrs. John Hausch, Pioneer, Ohio; Mrs. Dan Kipfer, Fort Wayne, Ind.; Mrs. Otis Harter, Spencerville, Ohio; Mrs. Royal Snyder, La Plata, Puerto Rico; and Mrs. Leo Hershberger, Kalona, Iowa), 2 sons (Henry and Elmer, Fremont, Ind.), 3 brothers (Joseph and Henry, Leo, Ind., and Peter, Huntertown, Ind.), 20 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Fort Wayne, Ind., on June 5, 1952. The sermon was by Allen B. Ebersole, assisted in the services by Rudy Borntrager and D. A. Yoder. Interment was made in the Memorial Cemetery at Leo, Ind.
Yoder.- Jonas D., son of Jonas C. and Fannie (Kanagy) Yoder, was born June 26, 1866, in Pretty Prairie, Ind.; died March 25, 1952; aged 85 y. 6 m. 29 d. Surviving are his wife, 5 sons, 14 grandchildren, 2 brothers (David C. and Alpha B., West Liberty, Ohio), and a sister (Lydia, Charleston, W. Va.). One granddaughter preceded him in death. In early manhood he accepted Christ as his Savior and united with the Mennnonite Church, in which faith he departed. Funeral services were conducted at the Marker Funeral Home in Dayton, Ohio, by Nelson Kanagy, assisted by Lloy Kniss.
Transcribed by Betty Hartzler, Kansas
Gospel Herald - Volume XLV , Number 29 - July 15, 1952 page 710, 711
Beachy, -- Mark Dee, son of Eli and Verda (Bontrager) Beachy, Greentown, Ind.; was born July 6, 1936; died June 13, 1952; aged 15 y. 11 m. 7 d. He was caught under an overturned tractor and drowned while working with his father in trying to repair a farm bridge. He was a member of the Howard-Miami congregation, Kokomo, Ind., having been baptized April 17, 1949. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Doris) the paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Menno Beachy), maternal grandfather (Jacob Bontrager), and a large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Howard-Miami Church on June 15 in charge of A. G. Horner. Burial was made in the Christner Cemetery.
Combs, -- Rachel Katie, daughter of Jacob and Lizzie Teets, was born near Needmore, W. Va., Feb. 26, 1883; passed away April 2, 1952 of a stroke; aged 69 y. 1 m. 6 d. She united with the Salem Mennonite Church, Needmore, W. Va., in her youth. She was united in marriage to Noah G. Combs, Dec. 25, 1904. Surviving are 6 sons (Harry, Mathias, W. Va., Guy, Lewis, Glenn, and Elem, Needmore, W. Va.; and Ray, Winchester, Va.), 4 daughters (Mrs. Iva Wilkins, Needmore, W. Va.; Mrs. Kamsie Lee, Charleston, Miss.; Mrs. Sadie Brill, Keyser, W. Va.; and Mrs. Ina Fletcher, Gore, Va.), 41 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. One son preceded her in death. Funeral services were conducted April 4 at Salem Church in charge of Silas Brydge, Lyndhurst, Va., assisted by Samuel A. Shank, Linville, Va.
Eberly, -- Mary, daughter of Joshua and Annie (Imhoff) Begly, was born in Wayne Co., near Kidron, Ohio, Oct. 1, 1861; departed this life at the home of her niece (Mrs. Harvey Koppes) Jan. 14, 1952; aged 90 y. 3 m. 13 d. In the early years of her life she gave her heart to God and was baptized into the Mennonite Church of which she remained a faithful member until her death. She was married to John Eberly, Orrville, Ohio, on June 9, 1929. He preceded her in death May 30, 1933. She is survived by her foster son (Clifford Johnson), 2 brothers (Christian and John, Chester Twp., Ohio), 6 stepchildren (Elam, Ira, and Clayton Eberly, Orrville, Ohio; Amos Eberly, Dayton, Ca.; Alvin Eberly, Seville, Ohio; and Elsie-Mrs. Abram Good, Wadsworth, Ohio), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Elmer Good and at the Chester Mennonite Church by Carl J. Good and Cleophas Steiner. Interment was made in the church cemetery.
Hershey, -- Anna Elizabeth, daughter of the late Aaron and Annie (Kurtz) Groff, was born in East Lampeter Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., July 5, 1897; passed away April 10, 1952, at her home near Lancaster, Pa.; aged 54 y. 9 m. 5. In her youth she accepted Christ and united with the Mennonite Church. On Nov. 17, 1921, she was united in marriage to Enos G. Hershey. She is survived by her husband, one son (Warren G., Smoketown, Pa.), 3 daughters (Elsie-Mrs. Arthur Diem, Ephrata, Pa.; Mary E., and Ethel M., at home), 4 granddaughters, 4 sisters (Alice-Mrs. Ellis Brackbill, Gordonville, Pa.; Susan-Mrs. Sanford Landis, Lancaster, Pa.; Edna-Mrs. Amos Hershey, and Mary-Mrs. Paul Kreider, Ronks, Pa.), 2 brothers (Aaron K. and Martin R. both of Bird-in-Hand, Pa.), besides many other relatives and friends. She was a faithful member of the Paradise Mennonite Church and attended regularly as long as health permitted. Funeral services were held on April 14 from the home, and at the Paradise Mennonite Church with G. Parke Book and Clair Eby in charge. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Sensenig, -- Myra, daughter of George and Susan (Good) Hess, was born Sept. 3, 1875; passed away May 18, 1952; aged 76 y. 8 m. 15 d. On Feb. 20, 1896, she was united in marriage to Harry M. Sensenig, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (George, Millersville, Pa.; Walter, at home; Harry, East Petersburg, Pa.; and John, Washington Boro, Pa.), 4 daughters (Susan Habecker and Ruth-Mrs. Henry K. Bowman, both of Washington Boro, Pa.; Mary-Mrs. Willis Shaiebly, Lancaster, Pa.; and Mabel, at home), 23 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. One son (Raymond) preceded her in death. She with her husband accepted Christ in early life. They united with the Mennonite Church and remained faithful unto death. Funeral services were held May 21 at the late home with Benjamin Miller in charge and at the Masonville Church in charge of Christian B. Charles and Christian K. Lehman. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Smith, -- William, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Smith, was born in Lemington, England, March 21, 1868; died April 6, 1952, in Didsbury, Alta.; aged 84 y. 15 d. In 1895 he was married to Elizabeth Mills, who predeceased him May 26, 1912. "Grandpa" Smith came to Canada about ten years ago, and united with the West Zion congregation of the Mennonite Church near Carstairs, Alta., on Oct. 1, 1950. He enjoyed regular church attendance and was encouraged in his Christian life by the thoughtfulness of Bro. and Sister William Rogers with whom he resided the past six years. Surviving are a son (William, Carstairs, Alta.), 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters in England. Funeral services were held in the West Zion Mennonite Church, Carstairs, Alta., April 10 in charge of Gordon Buschert and Linford Hackman. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Stutzman, -- Lena, daughter of the late Christian and Elizabeth Rediger, was born Jan. 17, 1886, at Milford, Nebr.; passed away at Wichita, Kans., June 12, 1952; aged 66 y. 4 m. 25 d. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and became a member of the East Fairview Mennonite Church, Milford, Nebr. On Feb. 21, 1907, she was united in marriage to Perry Stutzman of the same community. She is survived by her loving companion, 4 children (Meriel-Mrs. Floyd Stauffer, Milford, Nebr.; Lloyd, Wauseon, Ohio; Vada-Mrs. Ray Allen Stutzman and Berdeen-Mrs. Orie Oswald, Aurora, Ohio), 21 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 sisters (Emma-Mrs. Pete Roth, Milford, Nebr., and Suzzie-Mrs. John A. Hershberger, Wellman, Iowa), and 4 brothers (Benjamin and Joseph, Milford, Nebr.; William and Christian, Miller, S. Dak.). Her parents, 3 brothers, 3 sisters, and one granddaughter preceded her in death. In 1937 the family moved to Aurora, Ohio, where they joined the Plainview Church. Funeral services were held at the East Fairview Church, Milford, Nebr., conducted by Ammon Miller and William R. Eicher.
Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.
Gospel Herald - Volume XLV , Number 30 - July 22, 1952 page 734, 735
Beachy, -- Mary Jane, sixth child of Milton and Bertha (Yoder) Beachy, Salisbury, Pa., was born and died on June 9, 1952. Two other infants preceded her in death. A short service in charge of Paul E. Bender was held at the grave previous to burial in the Niverton Cemetery.
Beller, -- Alvin, son of the late Joseph and Kathryn (Noftsier) Beller, was born at Croghan, N. Y., July 16, 1904; died at his home in Lowville, N. Y., June 5, 1952; aged 47 y. 10 m. 20 d. He died of uremic poisoning, having suffered from high blood pressure for many years. We do not mourn for him as though we have no hope, for he went peacefully to sleep in this world to waken in a new and better one. On June 11, 1940, he married Ruth Schrag who mourns his passing. Also surviving are one daughter (Lois Barbara) one sister (Viola-Mrs. Charles Wilcox, Croghan, N. Y.), 2 brothers (Andrew, Castorland, N. Y., and John, Watertown, N.Y.). Funeral services were conducted from his late home on June 6 by Joseph Nafziger and at the Croghan A. M. Church by Elias Zehr and Andrew Gingerich. Interment was made in the church cemetery.
Birky, -- Mary, daughter of Nicholas and Katie (Litwiller) Martin, was born April 9, 1864, at Hopedale, Ill.; died May 27, 1952, at the home of her daughter near Creston, Mont.; aged 88 y. 1 m. 18d. She was married to Jacob Birky in 1881 at Hopedale, Ill. Surviving are 4 sons (Joe and Eli, Creston, Mont.; Menno and Benjamin, White Sulphur Springs, Mont.), 4 daughters (Amelia Miller, Lincoln, Nebr.; Leah Deeter, Hardin, Mont; Emma Hocstetler and Elizabeth Kauffman, Creston, Mont.), 29 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Two daughters (Katie and Mary) preceded her in death. Her husband died in 1917 at Shickley, Nebr.In 1928, she moved with her son Eli to Creston, Mont., where she spent the remaining days of her life. Early in youth she united with the Mennonite Church in which faith she continued until the Lord called her home. Funeral services were held at the Mountain View Mennonite Church on May 31 by D. D. Brenneman.
Burkholder, -- Lester Ray, son of Ezra and Ada Burkholder, was born May 17, 1897, in Kansas; died by accidental death near Canby, Oreg., June 16, 1952; aged 55 y. 1 m. On June 6, 1920, he was united in marriage to Mae Schultz, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Albert Bese and Ada-Mrs. Eddie Wiens, Madera, Calif.; Pearl-Mrs. Aldred Fleet, Anchorage, Alaska; Esther-Mrs. Brent Winn, Salem, Oreg.; and Karen, at home), 3 sons (Ralph, Sweet Home, Oreg.; Vernon, Anchorage, Alaska; and Robert at home), 4 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Grace-Mrs. Floyd Emmert, Sweet Home, Oreg.; Ida-Mrs. James Wickwire, Gladstone, Oreg.; Nettie-Mrs. Clarence Lapinsky, Orgon City, Oreg.; and Gladys-Mrs. Fred Santesson, Sweet Home, Oreg.), and 2 brothers (Fred, Canby, Oreg.; and Earl, Molalla, Oreg.). He was preceded in death by an infant son, his parents, 2 sisters. He was baptized a member of the Mennonite Church at the age of 17 and served as a trustee and Sunday-school teacher. Funeral services were in charge of Fred Gingerich assisted by Omar Miller. Burial was made in the Zion Church Cemetery, Hubbard, Oreg.
Culp, -- Phoebe, daughter of Abraham and Anna (Blosser) Culp, was born June 13, 1873, in Olive Twp., Elkhart Co., Ind.; died at Wakarusa, Ind., May 20, 1952; aged 78 y. 11 m. 7 d. She is survived by one brother (Timothy). Sister Culp was converted in her youth and became a faithful member of the Holdeman Mennonite Church, Wakarusa, Ind. Funeral services were held at the Holdeman Church May 22 in charge of Simon Gingerich.
Erb, -- Daniel, infant son of Ezra and Matilda (Wagler) Erb, was born June 6, 1952, at Milbank, Ont.; died twelve hours later. Graveside services were conducted at the Riverdale Amish Mennonite Cemetery on June 7 by Valentine Natziger.
Gearig, -- Wayne Irvin, youngest son of Lloyd C. and Bertha (Schneider) Gearig, was born May 20, 1948, at Wauseon, Ohio; died April 25, 1952, when struck by an auto; aged 3 y. 11 m. 5 d. He leaves to mourn his sudden and unexpected departure his parents, 4 brothers (Harlan, Cristy, Johnny, and Lloyd, Jr.), 3 sisters (Ellyn, Bonnie, and Sandra), and his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Gearig and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Schneider, Sr.). Funeral services were held at the Pettisville, Ohio, Mennonite Church in charge of Reno Hibner and Glenn Litwiler. Burial was made in the Pettisville Cemetery.
Godshall, -- Willis, son of Charles and Mary Godshall, was born July 5, 1910; died Feb. 24, 1952, at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa.; aged 41 y. 9 m. 17 d. He was united in marriage to Eva B. Halteman on April 29, 1933. Surviving him are his wife, 2 sons (David Lee and Earl Glenn), 2 daughters (Jean and Betty, all at home), 2 brothers (Ernest G., Colmar, Pa., and Curtis, Lansdale, Pa.) His father and one daughter (Gloria) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Plain Mennonite Church until after his marriage when he joined the Franconia, Pa., Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the home in charge of Menno Souder and at the Franconia Church by Elwood Derstine and John Lapp.
Hege, -- John M., son of the late William W. and Emma (Miller) Hege, was born Jan. 9, 1883; died at his home in Chambersburg, Pa., June 13, 1952; aged 69 y. 5 m. 4 d. He was born and lived all his life on the farm at Marion, Pa., until several years ago he moved to Chambersburg, Pa. He was united in marriage to Naomi Wentling. Surviving him are his wife, 2 daughters (Pearl-Mrs. Robert Arvald and Marian-Mrs. Samuel Kepfer), 2 grandsons, 2 sisters (Thressa-Mrs. Raymond Smith and Blanche-Mrs. Paul Funk, Chambersburg, Pa.), and many cousins. He was preceded in death by an infant son, one brother (Ira M.) and an infant sister (Emma). Services were held at the Sellars Funeral Home and burial was made in the Lincoln Cemetery, Chambersburg, Pa.
Lehman, -- Olen James, son of Reuben and Leah (Zuercher) Lehman, was born Jan. 25, 1931, near Dalton, Ohio; died June 20, 1952; aged 21 y. 4 m. 25 d. He was baptized and received into the fellowship of the Kidron Mennonite Church on April 7, 1944. He was a faithful member, serving as an usher and taking part in the mixed chorus, which he particularly enjoyed. He was fatally injured when the car in which he was riding skidded on wet pavement near Toledo, Ohio, while they were on their way to the Ohio MYF Annual Convention at Archbold, Ohio. Mourning his sudden departure are his bereaved parents, 2 brothers (Ellis, Dalton, Ohio; and Lloyd), one sister (Anna Marie, at home), one half brother (Calvin, Dalton, Ohio), 3 half sisters (Cora-Mrs. Harvey Miller, North Canton, Ohio; Esther-Mrs. Levi Lehman, Kidron, Ohio, and Frieda Lehman, Rittman, Ohio), and aged grandmother (Mrs. Katie Zuercher, Orrville, Ohio), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held June 23 at the home and at the Kidron Ohio, Mennonite Church with Reuben Hofstetter, Milo Kauffman, Isaac Zuercher, and Allen Bixler officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery.
Miller, -- Levi J., son of Joseph and Christina (Kauffman) Miller, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., April 4, 1867; died at the home of his daughter near Twin Falls, Idaho, June 6, 1952; aged 85 y. 2 m. 2 d. He moved with his parents to Cass Co., Mo., at the age of 5. On March 7, 1889, he was united in marriage to Mattie M. Zook, who preceded him in death Sept. 14, 1944. He accepted Christ at the age of 17 and joined the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, Garden City, Mo., where he was ordained to the ministry ten years later. He served this congregation for 43 years besides doing considerable evangelistic and Bible conference work throughout the United States and Canada. He was president of the Missouri-Kansas Mission Board for 17 years and served the Mennonite Church a total of 58 years. At the age of 70 he moved to Idaho. He is survived by 6 sons (John, Filer, Idaho; Ora, Kalispell, Mont.; Sam, Filer, Idaho; Emery J., Nampa, Idaho; Floyd, Hesston, Kans.; and Joe, Filer, Idaho), 4 daughters (Carrie-Mrs. Amos Kropf, Halsey, Oreg.; Mrs. Ada Shetler, Phoenix, Ariz.; Allie-Mrs. J. J. Kauffman, Twin Falls, Idaho; and Edna-Mrs. Allen D. Wideman, Unionville, Ont.), 67 grandchildren (all living except 2), 73 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Cassie-Mrs. Abe Hostetler, Middlebury, Ind.; and Mrs. Anna Yoder, Garden City, Mo.). Two sisters and 2 brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services were held June 9 at the Filer Mennonite Church, Filer, Idaho, in charge of S. S. Honderich and Joe Slatter; then at Yoder, Kans., on June 12 in charge of J. G. Hartzler and Sanford King.
Weaver, -- Cenia, daughter of David and Fannie Kennedy, was born Sept. 28, 1870; passed away at her home near Waynesboro, Va., April 15, 1952; aged 81 y. 6 m. 18 d. She became a Christian in her early years and united with the congregation at Hildebrand, but later moved her membership to Springdale, Waynesboro, Va. She was united in marriage to Franklin E. Weaver, who died Nov. 28, 1910, leaving her with four small children. She is survived by one daughter (Margaret-Mrs. Linden Van Gundy), 2 sons (Walter K. and Franklin E.), one stepson (Ivan G., South English, Iowa), one sister (Mrs. Bettie Hanger), 24 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Springdale Church April 17 in charge of J. R. Driver, assisted by Martin Weaver. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Zimmerman, -- Eli, son of Christian and Esther (Nolt) Zimmerman, was born in Upper Leacock Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., Oct. 27, 1875; died at his farm home west of Goshen, Ind., March 4, 1952; aged 76 y. 4 m. 6 d. Death came after a brief illness of pneumonia. In early manhood he accepted Christ and united with the Mennonite Church, to which he remained faithful until death. Feb. 18, 1902, he was united in marriage to Lydia Wenger, who survives. Surviving besides the widow are 4 sons (John, Nappanee, Ind.; Phares, Goshen, Ind.; Edwin, and Maynard, all of Goshen, Ind.), one daughter (Annetta-Mrs. Carl Good, Wooster, Ohio), 22 grandchildren, one brother (Ezra, Goshen, Ind.), one sister (Anna-Mrs. Christian L. Ressler, Gladys, Va.), one half brother and one half sister, besides other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by 3 grandchildren. Funeral services were held March 6 at the Yellow Creek Church in charge of Paul Hoover, William Ramer, and Joseph Martin. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.
Gospel Herald - Volume XLV , Number 31 - July 29, 1952 page 758, 759
Denlinger, -- Myrtle Harriet, daughter of the late John E. and Frances (Krantz) Shimp, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 20, 1899; departed from this life in the Lancaster General Hospital June 2, 1952; after a two-week illness of acute leukemia; aged 52 y. 6 m. 13 d. In early youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and became a member of the New Providence Mennonite Church. Oct 6, 192, she was united in marriage to Chester H. Denlinger. Her home was near Mountville, Pa. Since the opening of the work at the Manchester Mission in York Co., she and her husband had been faithfully laboring there. The past several summers they were participating in voluntary service work in Alabama. They had planned to do the same this summer. Surviving are her husband, 3 sons (Raymond C., Mt. Joy, Pa.; J. Elvin and Lloyd C., both of Columbia, Pa.), 2 daughters (June and Marian, at home), one brother (Clair K., Strasburg, Pa.), one sister (Mabel-Mrs. J. Lloyd Kreider, Oxford, Pa.), 4 grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a daughter (Martha Faye) six years ago. One grandson also predeceased her. Funeral services were held at the Millersville, Pa., Mennonite Church by Richard Danner, Christian Lehman, and Joseph Martin. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Good, -- Elizabeth May, daughter of Jacob and Sarah Gaiser, was born in Tipton Co., Ind., Nov. 1, 1875; passed away at her home in Peabody, Kans., June 10, 1952; aged 76 y. 7 m. 9 d. At the age of six she moved with her parents to Kansas. They first settled near Canada, Kans., later moving to Peabody, where she grew to young womanhood. On Feb. 4, 1896, she was united in marriage to Isaac B. Good. To this union were born 5 children (Archie, of Liberty, Mo.; Floyd, of Peabody; Sam, Wichita, Kans.; Grace, Benton, Kans.; and Irvin, of Peabody). She united with the Catlin Mennonite Church in 1901, remaining a faithful member. After spending most of their married life on a farm near Peabody, she and her husband moved to town. In the springs of 1941 he companion passed away. Surviving her are 4 sons, one daughter, 7 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Harvey, Peru, Ind.; and Charles J., San Francisco, Calif.). Her husband, preceded her in death. Funeral services were conducted at the Baker Funeral Parlor, Peabody, Kans., and at the Catlin Mennonite Church, in charge of Milo Kauffman and Lawrence Horst. Interment was made in the Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Peabody.
Hamilton, -- Douglas John, infant son of Ivan and Buna Hamilton, was born May 17, 1952, at the McMinnville Hospital and died a few hours later. He leaves to mourn his early departure his parents, 4 sisters (Marylin, Barbara, Doris, and Donna), besides many relatives and friends. A short service was held in the church cemetery near Willamina, Oreg., in charge of D. F. Shenk.
Hochstetler, -- Emma Stutzman, was born July 5, 1876, near Kalona, Iowa; passed away at her home in Kalona, June 7, 1952; aged 75 y. 11 m. 2 d. She was united in marriage to David B. Hochstetler, Dec. 1, 1895. She is survived by her husband, 5 children (Leroy, Alma-Mrs. Elmer Schrock, and Edna-Mrs. William Logan, Kalona, Iowa; Glen, Iowa City, Iowa; and Anna-Mrs. Homer Yoder, Denver, Colo.), 20 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Ella Plank and Mrs. Milton Slabaugh, Kalona, Iowa; and Mrs. Chris I. Yoder, Goshen, Ind.), and a large number of near relatives and friends. One daughter died in infancy. Sister Hochstetler accepted Christ in her youth and was a faithful member of the East Union congregation at the time of her passing. On Dec. 1, 1951, she and her husband celebrated their fifty-first wedding anniversary. Funeral services were held June 9 from the East Union Mennonite Church, Kalona, Iowa, with burial in the East Union Cemetery. The services were conducted by D. J. Fisher and J. Lloyd Swartzendruber.
Mellinger, -- Lydia, daughter of the late Samuel and Maria Stauffer, was born at Farmersville, Pa., April 30, 1878; died at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., June 27, 1952; aged 74 y. 1 m. 27 d. In 1899 she accompanied the Noah H. Mack family when they moved to the Welsh Mountain Mission to work among the neglected there. In 1906 she married Levi Sauder, a worker at the mission. In 1910 the Macks moved to New Holland and the Sauders took charge of the mission, until March, 1911, when they moved to Millersville to open the Children's Home. There she and her husband labored for twenty-nine years, until he passed away. "Mama Sauder," as she came to be known to the 800 children who had passed through the Home, continued her work their for another year. Upon leaving the Home she was married to Jacob D. Mellinger. They took charge of the Leitersburg, Md., CPS camp where her title of love was changed to "Mom." Thus she continued to be known through the time of their service there and during the last seven years of her life, which were spent as matron at the Mennonite Old People's Home near Lancaster, Pa. She is survived by her husband, who continues service at the Home, and by 3 sons (J. Paul Sauder, Mt. Joy, Pa.; John L., Charlottesville, Va.; and Richard, Lancaster, Pa.), 2 brothers (Wilson and Abram, both of Lancaster, Pa.), 3 sisters (Julia-Mrs. G. S. Eberly, Lancaster; Mrs. Sue Shue, York, Pa.; and Erna-Mrs. William Bair, Safe Harbor, Pa.), and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite Home and at the Millersville Church, by Landis Brubaker and Jacob T. Harnish, pastor and president of the board of the Home, respectively. Interment was made in the Millersville Mennonite Cemetery adjacent to the Children's Home grounds.
Saltzman, -- Katie, daughter of John and Lizzie Steider, was born May 1, 1864, at Metamora, Ill.; passed away June 21, 1952; aged 88 y. 1m. 20 d. In her youth she moved with her parents from Illinois to Seward Co., Nebr. She joined the Mennonite Church and remained a faithful member until death. March 15, 1885, she was united in marriage to Henry Saltzman. To this union were born 7 sons and 3 daughters. Her husband, one daughter, one son, 2 sisters, and one brother preceded her in death. Surviving are 8 children (Peter, Shickley, Nebr.; Daniel, Keota, Iowa; William, Limon, Colo.; Jess, Beatrice, Nebr.; Harvey, Geneva, Nebr.; Alvin, Milford, Nebr.; Elizabeth Kennel, Nampa, Idaho; and Mary Steckly, Milford, Nebr.) 2 sisters (Mrs. Lena Stauffer, Duchess, Alta.; Mrs. Lizzie Swartzendruber, Los Angeles, Calif.), 2 brothers (Henry Steider, of Shickley; and Sam Steider, Beaver Crossing, Nebr.), 53 grandchildren, 68 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. In 1892 she and her husband moved to a farm near Shickley, Nebr., and in 1917 moved to town, where they lived until her companion died on July 10, 1919. She continued living there until the spring of 1925 when she moved to Milford to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. John Steckly. In 1945 she fell down the basement stairs, injuring her leg, and was bedfast until her death. Funeral services were conducted at Volland's Funeral Home, Milford, Nebr., on June 23, in charge of Ammon Miller and at the Salem Mennonite Church near Shickley, Nebr., in charge of P. R. Kennel. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Stauffer, -- John Paul, son of Paul and Esther Mae (Miller) Stauffer, was born June 11, 1952; passed away June 13, 1952; aged 2 d. Graveside services were conducted at the Olive Cemetery, Elkhart, Ind., June 14 by J. C. Wenger.
Stoltzfus, -- A. Grace, daughter of John M. and Lena Hertzler, was born Feb. 29, 1908, passed away May 5, 1952; aged 44 y. 2 m. 5 d. She was the wife of the late Joseph B. Stoltzfus. Her husband and 2 children (Joseph M. and Vida Jean) died in January as the result of an automobile accident. She had spent her weeks in the Coatesville Hospital as a result of the accident. After her release she and he daughter (Lena Mae) were living with her parents at Morgantown, Pa. Her death was caused by complications, four months after the accident. She was a member of the Coatesville Mennonite Church. Besides her daughter she leaves her parents, 4 sisters and one brother (Mrs. Christian T. Landes, Sellersville, Pa.; Mrs. Wilbur Lapp, North Wales, Pa.; Ralph S. Hertzler, Elverson, Pa.; Mrs. Frank Stoltzfus, Douglassville, Pa.; and Mrs. Samuel Umble, Parkesburg, Pa.). Funeral services were held May 8 at the Archie Maclean Funeral Home and at the Millwood Mennonite Church, in charge of John E. Kennel, Leroy Stoltzfus, Ira Kurtz, James Brown, and John A. Kennel. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Swartzendruber, -- Anna, daughter of Samuel D. and Barbara (Beachy) Guengerich, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Jan. 15, 1875; died at the Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa, June 5, 1952; aged 77 y. 4 m. 20 d. She was united in marriage to Daniel B. Swartzendruber at the Lower Deer Creek Church, Kalona, Iowa, Dec. 16, 1900. She is survived by 4 children (William H., Peoria, Ill.; A. Lloyd, Kalona, Iowa; Jacob F., Marion, Iowa; and Martha, Kalona, Iowa), 2 sisters (Lizzie-Mrs. Chris Bender and Susie-Mrs. Henry Kuhns, both of Wellman, Iowa), 4 brothers (Joel, Wellman, Iowa; William S. and Noah, Upland, Calif.; and Menno, Blackie, Alta.), and John Combs, Chicago, Ill., who lived with them in his youth. One daughter (Mary) and one brother (Daniel) predeceased her. Sister Swartzenderuber accepted Christ in her youth and united with the Mennonite Church. At the time of her passing she was a faithful and devoted member of the East Union congregation. Funeral services conducted by D. J. Fisher and George S. Miller were held from the East Union Church June 8. Burial was made in the East Union Cemetery.
Wenger, -- Anna, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Schlatter) Freyenberger, was born near Wayland, Iowa, June 20, 1875; passed away at the home of her daughter in Wayland, June 28, 1952; aged 77 y. 8 d. She accepted Christ as her Saviour when a young girl and remained faithful to her Lord until death. She was a member of the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church. Feb. 14, 1895, she was united in marriage to Henry Wenger, who passed away Dec. 22, 1934. She was also preceded in death by an infant son and her parents. Surviving are her daughter (Elsie-Mrs. Henry Graber), her son (Alvin, at home), 3 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Menno, Chriss, Samuel, and Elmer, all of Wayland), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Ella Oswalt, Aurora, Nebr.; Mrs. Sarah Swartzendruber, Washington, Iowa; and Katie-Mrs. Ed Wyse, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa). The funeral was held at the Sugar Creek Church, conducted by the home ministers. Interment was made in the North Hill Cemetery.
Yoder, -- Jacob Z., son of Shem and Erie (Zook) Yoder, was born near Allensville, Pa., Oct. 31, 1875; passed away at his home near Elverson, Pa., June 5, 1952; aged 76 y. 7 m. 5 d. He accepted Christ as his Saviour in his youth and remained faithful until death. He was a member of the Conestoga Mennonite Church. Jan. 19, 1899, he was married to Susie Beiler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters and 2 sons (Rebecca, at home; Irene-Mrs. Ira Kurtz, Morgantown, Pa.; Levi, Mohnton, Pa.; Naomi-Mrs. Valentine King, Cochranville, Pa.; Mary-Mrs. Aquila Stoltzfus, Grayson, N. C.; and Paul, Elverson, pa.), 23 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 2 half brothers (Benjamin and Moses Yoder, Ronks, Pa.), and one stepsisters (Susie-Mrs. Jacob Smoker). He was a kind, affectionate husband, father, and grad father. He had been unable to talk for nearly three years as the result of a stroke. Funeral services were held June 9 by David Yoder at the home and at the Conestoga Church by T. K. Hershey and Abner Stoltzfus. The graveside service was in charge of C. J. Kurtz.
Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.