Gospel Herald Obituaries - May, 1952

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Gospel Herald - Volume XLV , Number 19 - May 6, 1952 ­ page 454, 455

Clemens, -- Sylvanus C., son of Jacob N. and Elizabeth (Cassel) Clemens, was born near Harleysville, Pa., Aug. 22, 1872; passed away Nov. 25, 1951; aged 79 y. 3 m. 3 d. In 1894 he was united in marriage to Esther Allebach, to which union were born 4 children. He was a member of the Towamencin congregation, Kulpsville, Pa., and active in Sunday-school work. After the death of his wife he moved to the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., where he assisted in the work. He is survived by 2 sons (Leroy, Hatfield, Pa., and Earl, Worcester, Pa.), one daughter (Sarah, E.M. H., Souderton, Pa.), 3 brothers (Jacob C., Landsdale, Pa.; John, Sarasota, Fla.; Norman, Souderton, Pa.), and 3 sisters (Mrs. David Allebach, E. M. H., Souderton, Pa.; Mrs. E. W. Kulp, Bally, Pa.; and Mrs. Clayton Schlossser, Lederach, Pa.). Funeral services were held at E. M. H. Nov. 27 and at Towamencin Church Nov. 28, in charge of Ellis Mack. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Culp, -- Loren, son of John and Mary Culp, was born Feb. 16, 1868, on the farm near Goshen, Ind.; departed this life March 29, 1952, at the same place; aged 84 y. 1 m. 13 d. In 1894 he was united in marriage to Mary Baer. Surviving are his wife, 5 children, (Noble, Onida, S. Dak.; John, At home; Mrs. Willard Mikel, Bremen, Ind.; Mrs. Charles Welty, Nappanee, Ind.; and Martha, at home), 3 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, one brother (Jesse, Goshen, Ind.), a stepsister (Mrs. John Belien, Logansport, Ind.), besides many relatives and friends who mourn his departure. In young manhood he gave his life to the Lord and united with the Salem Mennonite Church. In this faith he remained steadfast to the end, attending the house of worship as long as health permitted. Funeral services were held April 1, at the home in charge of Francis Freed, and at the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church conducted by R. F. Yoder and C. A. Shank. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Frankfort, -- Martha, daughter of Benjamin and Francis (Metzler) Burkholder, was born in Beaver Twp., near Columbiana, Ohio, Oct. 22, 1876; died March 23, 1952; aged 75 y. 5 m. 1 d. She was ill about 3 weeks of heart complications. She was a member of the Midway Mennonite Church, Columbiana, Ohio, for many years. Her husband, Charles Frankfort, whom she married in 1907 died Nov. 13, 1951. She leaves a son (Lawrence), 3 daughters (Mrs. John C. Barton and Mrs. Harvey Jessell, Columbiana, Ohio, and Mrs. John Reagan, Mineral Ridge, Ohio), and 4 grandchildren. One son (Russel) preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Midway Mennonite Church March 25 in charge of A. J. Steiner, Paul Yoder, and S. A. Yoder.

Hoover, -- Samuel R., son of David L. and Susanna (Rohrer) Hoover, was born Aug. 4, 1860, in Harrison Twp., Elkhart Co., Ind.; passed away at the home of his son in Goshen, Ind., March 30 , 1952; aged 91 y. 7 m. 26 d. He was married to Lucinda Curtis in 1888. Surviving are 2 sons (Noble C. and Curtis M., Goshen, Ind.), 2 daughters (Viola-Mrs. Ralph Metzler and Bessie-Mrs. Oscar Weaver, Goshen, Ind.), 13 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. His companion and 2 daughters (Arvilla and Mabel) preceded him in death. About 1890 he united with the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, Goshen, Ind., in which he was a faithful member until death. Funeral services were held at the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, April 1 in charge of Peter Wiebe assisted by R. R. Smucker. Interment was made in adjoining cemetery.

Kolb, -- Nelson (Royer) Kolb, was born May 6, 1866, at Green Land, Pa.; died Nov. 16, 1951, at the Old People's Home, at Souderton, Pa.; aged 86 y. 6 m. 10 d. Bro. Kolb was received into church fellowship at the Perkiomenville, Pa., Mennonite Church in 1945. He enjoyed the fellowship of the saints and had a deep concern for his own salvation and the salvation of others. Funeral services were held Nov. 19 in charge of Abram G. Metz.

Lais, -- Jan Marie, daughter of Eugene and Alma (Zook) Lais, Molalla, Oreg., was born at St. Johns, Mich., Jan. 1, 1951; was called away after a short illness on Feb. 12, 1952; aged 1 y. 1m 12 d. She is survived by her parents, one brother (Eugene Berton, Jr.), her maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Zook, St. Johns, Mich.), and her paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Lais, Molalla, Oreg.). Funeral services were held at the Everhart Funeral Home conducted by Chester Kauffman. The baby was placed in the Adam's Cemetery, Molalla, Oreg.

Martin, -- Amos H., son of the late Elisha M. and Mary (Heller) Martin, was born Oct. 17, 1887, in Elkhart, Ind.; died at his home near Lincoln, Pa., March 7, 1952; aged 64 y. 4 m. 19 d. On Dec. 7, 1909, he was united in marriage to Katie O. Weaver. To this union were born 16 children. Surviving are 10 children (John F., and Harvey W., Stevens, Pa.; Mary-Mrs. Harry H. Weaver, East Earl, Pa.; Anna-Mrs. Elmer Zimmerman, Ephrata, Pa.; Eva-Mrs. Paul Zimmerman, Lititz, Pa.; Amos W., Myerstown, Pa.; Esther-Mrs. Ivan Martin, Lebanon, Pa.; Edwin W., Titus W., and Phares W., Ephrata, Pa.), 44 grandchildren, and one sister (Mary-Mrs. Clyde Goldfus, Lancaster, Pa.). Funeral services were held at the home in charge of Elmer Good. Further services were held at the Groffdale Mennonite Church March 11 in charge of Joseph Hostetter, Abram Smith, and Amsey Martin. Graveside services were conducted by Hershey Sensenig. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Mishler, -- Carrie R., daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Graber) Schrag, was born March 18, 1882, near Parker, S. Dak.; departed this life Dec. 28, 1951, at her home in Sheridan, Oreg.; aged 69 y. 9 m. 10 d. When she was nine months old she came with her parents to Dallas, Oreg. She accepted Christ as her Saviour when she was 13 and was baptized and received into the Mennonite Church. She remained a faithful member at Sheridan, Oreg., until death. In 1898 she was united in marriage to James M. Mishler, who preceded her in death Sept. 16, 1946. She is survived by 3 sons (Raymond L., Sheridan, Oreg.; Melvin W., Sweet Home, Oreg.; Orval J., Coos Bay, Oreg.), 2 daughters, (Florence-Mrs. Dewey Wolfer, Logsdon, Oreg.; Lucille-Mrs. Carl Yoder, Sheridan, Oreg.), 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Anna Emmert, Sweet Home, Oreg.; and Mrs. Fannie Shenk, Sheridan, Oreg.). Funeral services were held Dec. 30 at the Sheridan, Oreg., Mennonite Church in charge of H. A. Wolfer and G. D. Shenk. Burial was made in the church cemetery near Willamina, Oreg.

Mosemann, -- Lena Fellman, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Abram Hege, was born in Baden, Germany, Oct. 24; passed away March 16, 1952, at her daughter's home in Lancaster, Pa.; aged 79 y. 4 m. 22 d. She was the widow of David H. Mosemann. Lena came to this county at the age of 8. She united with the church at 18. She was a teacher in the Lancaster City Schools 9 years preceding her marriage. She is survived by 5 children (Ruth-Mrs. Clarence E. Brooks, Lancaster, Pa.; David and Joseph, Manheim, Pa.; Magdalena, Torrance, Pa.; and Miriam-Mrs. Walter S. Horst, Blue Ball, Pa.), and 16 grandchildren. The funeral was held March 19 with Jacob E. Brubaker and Frank Enck officiating. Interment was made in Mellinger's Mennonite Cemetery.

Moyer, -- Abraham H., son of the late Mary (Heckman) and John R. Moyer, was born near Pipersville, Bucks Co., Pa., Feb. 5, 1873; passed away Jan. 19, 1952; aged 78 y. 11 m. 14 d. In 1906 he was married to Lydia M. Moyer who preceded him in death by ten weeks. He was a faithful member of the Franconia Mennonite Church for many years, and his consistent Christian life was a challenge to all. He is survived by the daughter they raised (Ruth-Mrs. Enos Delp, Harleysville, Pa.), one brother (John H., Souderton, Pa.), one sister (Maggie-Mrs. John Baker, Souderton, Pa.), 3 grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Franconia Mennonite Church, Jan. 23, in charge of Menno Souder and Elwood Derstine. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Moyer, --Lydia M., daughter of the late John and Barbara Moyer was born near Morwood, Montgomery Co., Pa., Aug. 28, 1862; died suddenly in Souderton Nov. 10, 1951; aged 89 y. 2 m. 13 d. In November of 1906 she was married to Abraham H. Moyer. They had no children, but opened their home to a little girl named Ruth Hoff, who with her husband, Enos Delp, of Harleysville, and their three children are the survivors. Lydia was a member of the Franconia Mennonite Church for many years Funeral services were held at the Franconia Mennonite Church Nov. 14, in charge of Menno Souder and Elwood Derstine. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Mullet, -- Ada, daughter of Noah and Polly (Smith) Speicher, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Sept. 5, 1885; passed away March 16, 1952, at the Lagrange Hospital; aged 66 y. 6 m. 11 d. On Feb. 25, 1909, she was united in marriage to Alvin Mullet. To this union were born 3 sons (Owen, who preceded her in death in 1926; Melvin, Northwood, N. Dak.; and Claude, Topeka, Ind.). Early in her life she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church. She was faithful to the end. Besides her husband and 2 sons she leaves 3 brothers (Lloyd, Elkhart, Ind.; Ira, Ligonier, Ind.; and Charles, Goshen, Ind.), 6 sisters (Matilda, Mae, and Elizabeth-Mrs. Jess Metzler, Goshen, Ind.; Mrs. Edna Mohler, Topeka, Ind.; Martha-Mrs. Milton Hall, Nappanee, Ind.; and Adelia-Mrs. Sherman Lantz, La Junta, Colo.), and 9 grandchildren. Funeral services were held March 19 at the Maple Grove Church in Topeka, Ind., conducted by Oscar S. Hostetler, C. Norman Kraus, and Edwin J. Yoder. Burial was made in the Maple Grove Cemetery.

Oswald, -- Ronald LeRoy, infant son of Delmar and Pearl (Miller) Oswald, was born at Meadville, Pa., Aug. 16, 1951; departed this life at Meadville City Hospital March 23, 1952; aged 7 m. 7 d. He passed away from tracheal bronchitis followed by pneumonia and complications. He leaves to mourn his sudden departure his saddened parents, one brother (Duane), his maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Dan. H. Miller), his paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Oswald) and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held March 25 at Rhodes Funeral Home in charge of Raymond L. Kramer, and at the Sunnyside Mennonite Church in charge of Daniel Johns. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Ranck, -- Enos G., was born Oct. 6, 1871; departed this life Feb. 16, 1952, at the Kanagy Rest Home near Bird-in-Hand, Pa.; aged 80 y. 4 m. 10 d. In 1893 he was united in marriage to Hettie H. Denlinger who preceded him in death. Three children were born to this union. In 1934 he was united in marriage to Edith Wiker. Surviving are his wife, 3 children (Chester D., Earl D., and Elsie D.-Mrs. Paul S. Newswanger, all of Paradise Twp.), 9 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He was a faithful member of the Strasburg Mennonite Church and served as a trustee there for many years. Funeral services were conducted by Jacob Harnish and Emory Herr. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Roth, -- Darold Delmar, son of Albert and Stella (Eicher) Roth, was born April 14, 1933, near Milford, Nebr.; died March 14, 1952; aged 18 y. 11 m. He had rheumatic fever when about 12, and his death was caused by a heart condition due to his illness. He graduated from Milford High School in 1951. In 1947 he accepted Christ and united with the East Fairview Church, Milford, Nebr. He leaves his parents, 4 brothers (Willard, Milton, Arnold and Merlin), his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Fannie Yeckly and Dan Eicher). His brother (Burdette) died in infancy. Funeral services were conducted by Ammon Miller assisted by Warren Eicher and Oliver Roth.

Rouner, -- Jacob Frank, son of Eva and Vincent Rouner, was born April 4, 1894, in Newport Twp., Iowa; passed away March 31, 1952; in his home in Hutchinson, Kans.; aged 57 y. 11 m. 27 d. In 1919 he was united in marriage to Emma Mae Reber to which union were born a sons and a daughter. In 1932 he was united in marriage to Laura Mabel Reber. To this union one daughter was born. He was the first convert of the Iowa City, Iowa, Mennonite Mission. Later he united with the Mennonite Mission Church at Hutchinson, Kans. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his first companion. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, a son (Richard Gene, Hutchinson, Kans.), 2 daughters (Elizabeth Louise and Evelyn Irene, Hesston, Kans.), one grandchild, a twin sister (Clara-Mrs. Charles Grissell, Iowa City, Iowa), 2 brothers (Joseph and Phillip, Iowa City, Iowa), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Hutchinson Mennonite Mission Church with Roy Roth, Sanford King, and J. G. Hartzler in charge. Burial was made in Fairlawn Cemetery, Hutchinson, Kans.

Sensenig, -- Cora Mae, daughter of the late Levi and Elizabeth (Weaver) Hoover, died at her home after a lengthy illness at the age of 64. She was the wife of Clayton Sensenig, Denver, Pa. She was a member of the Ephrata Church of the Nazarene. She is survived by her husband, 5 sons (Aaron, Denver, Pa.; Luke and Clayton, Ephrata, Pa.; Merl, at home; and Paul, Sinking Spring, Pa.), 4 daughters (Irene-Mrs. Marshall Weiss, Sheridan, Pa.; Cora-Mrs. Ralph Frankford, Reinholds, Pa.; Amanda-Mrs. Paul Ernst, Denver, Pa.; and Sadie-Mrs. Lester Beck, Ephrata, Pa.), 17 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a sister (Lizzie Zimmerman, Ephrata, Pa.). One brother and 3 sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at Mellinger's Funeral Home at Denver, Pa., and the Ephrata Nazarene Church. Interment was made in the Weaverland Cemetery.

Shank, -- Harry Emanuel, son of Guy and Ruth (Lapp) Shank, was born Nov. 1, 1931, at Filer, Idaho; passed away Feb. 10, 1952, at the Samaritan, Hospital; aged 20 y. 3 m. 9 d. He was a faithful member of the Nampa Mennonite Church, always ready to serve when called upon. The elementary education was received in the Nampa Schools. He graduated from the Nampa Mennonite Parochial School. The past few years he was employed as a block mason. Harry is survived by his parents, 2 brothers (Clayton, Tangent, Oreg.; and Harold, Albany, Oreg.), 2 sisters (Harriet-Mrs. David Shank, Denbigh, Va., and Irene, at home), his fiancée (Nadine Hostetter), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held March 15, at the Nampa Mennonite Church, Robert Garber and D. A. Good officiating. Burial was made in Kohlerlawn Cemetery.

Unternahrer, -- Joseph, son of Frank and Catharine (Stucky) Unternahrer, was born April 1, 1862, near Basel Switzerland; passed away at his home near Thurman, Colo., March 11, 1952; aged 89 y. 11 m. 10 d. He immigrated to the United State in 1882. In 1877 he united with the Mennonite Church to which faith he held till death. On April 7, 1889, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Wertz, and to this union were born one daughter and one son. His companion passed away Oct. 7, 1902, and his son Frank, in 1917. On Nov. 30, 1909, he was united in marriage to Lena Ruby. To this union were born 2 sons and 3 daughters. He leaves to mourn his passing his companion, 2 sons (Joe R. and Aaron of Thurman, Colo.), 4 daughters (Lena-Mrs. D. D. Graber, Wayland, Iowa; Elizabeth, Catharine, and Mary, Thurman, Colo.), one granddaughter and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held March 14 at the home and at the Thurman Mennonite Mission conducted by Earl Yeackley and William R. Eicher. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.

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Gospel Herald - Volume XLV , Number 20 - May 13, 1952 ­ page 478, 479

Caudell, -- Boyd, son of Lonnie and Ettie Caudell, was born in Stevenson, Ky., July 28, 1935; passed away of flue and weakened heart on March 12, 1952; aged 16 y. 7 m. 14 d. He was baptized and united with the Toto Mennonite Church in 1941 and was an earnest Christian. Surviving him are his father and mother, 3 sisters (Jerlena, Hazel, and Vonda), 2 brothers (Kelly Frank and Donnie Ray), besides many other relatives and friends. One brother and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were held in the Toto Mennonite Church in charge of Harold Myers, Jancy Hershberger, and R. F. Yoder.

Coakley, -- Bettie Frances, daughter of the late Daniel and Frances (Heatwole) Wenger, was born May 22, 1877, near Dayton, Va.; passed away at her home near Dayton, Va., Feb.11, 1952; aged 74 y. 8 m. 19 d. On Aug. 10, 1913, she was married to Luther Coakley, who preceded her in death in 1941. Surviving are 3 children (Mrs. Casper Crider, Hinton, Va.; Marion and Annis Coakley, at home), a foster daughter (Hazel Webster), 4 grandchildren, 5 sisters (Mrs. Elam Eberly, Orrville, Ohio; Mrs. F. H. Knicely, Dayton, Va.; Mrs. W. E. Knicely, Crew, Va.; Mrs. Frank Simmons, Harrisonburg, Va.; Mrs. Elmer Martin, Dayton, Va.), and 2 brothers (Arthur, Dayton, Va.; and Emanuel, Blackstone, Va.). One brother (Abram) preceded her in death. She united with the Bank Mennonite Church, Dayton, Va., early in life and was a faithful member until death. Funeral services were held Feb. 13 at the Bank Church in charge of S.H. Rhodes and M. J. Heatwole, and at the home in charge of Oliver Keener. Interment was made in the Bank Cemetery.

Hertzler, -- Elizabeth N., daughter of Isaac and Fannie (Riehl) Stoltzfus, was born April 23, 1888, in Lancaster Co., Pa.; died Feb. 24, 1952; aged 63 y. 10 m. 1 d. She was married to Samuel Hertzler Nov. 14, 1911. Surviving are her husband, 6 sons (Isaac, Henry, and Jacob, Mechanicsville, Md.; Samuel, Salisbury, Pa.; Aaron, Christiana, Pa.; and Andy, at home), 4 daughters (Annie-Mrs. Noah J. Schwartz, Curryville, Mo.; Rachel-Mrs. Thomas Swarey, Mechanicsville, Md.; Fannie-Mrs. Bennuel Stoltzfus, Charlotte Hall, Md.; and Lena, at home), and 31 grandchildren. Two sons (David and Amos) preceded her in death in their youth. Funeral services were held Feb. 28 at the home by Jacob Zook, Gap, Pa., and John K. Lapp, New Holland, Pa.

Hofstetter, -- Abraham C., son of Christian and Anna (Zuercher) Hofstetter, was born Dec. 16, 1868, in Canton, Berne, Switzerland; died of a failing heart and pneumonia March 29, 1952, at the Dunlap Memorial Hospital, Orrville, Ohio; aged 83 y. 3 m. 13 d. He came to this country at the age of 12 with his parents and lived in the community near Dalton, Ohio ever since. On Feb. 27, 1913, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Kratzer, who preceded him in death in 1949. Surviving are 6 children (George, Luella-Mrs. Clarence Nussbaum, and Clayton, Dalton, Ohio; Walter, Orrville, Ohio; Jacob, Apple Creek, Ohio; Peter, Salem, Oreg.; John Dalton, Ohio, and Simon, Kidron, Ohio), one sister (Mary Ann, Kidron, Ohio), and many other relatives and friends. Two brothers (Christian and David) and one sister (Anna-Mrs. Reuben Lehman) preceded him in death. He accepted Christ in his youth and joined the Mennonite Church. He remained faithful to his Saviour and active in his church. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Kidron Ohio Mennonite Church by Reuben Hosfstetter, Allen Bixler, and Isaac Zuercher on April 1. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Metzler, --Samuel B., son of Samuel and Veronica (Brubaker) Metzler, was born Jan. 4, 1878, in Mahoning Co., Ohio; departed this life at his home in Wakarusa, Ind., Feb. 28, 1952; aged 74 y. 1 m. 24 d. He moved to Elkhart Co., Ind., in 1904. In 1905 he was united in marriage to Nora Reed. To this union was born one daughter. Nora died in 1907. In 1908 he married Phebe Metzler. To this union were born 3 sons. He united with the Mennonite Church when a young man and was a faithful member of the Salem congregation, Foraker, Ind., for many years. He was ordained to the office of deacon in 1932 and served faithfully in that capacity as long as he was able. Surviving him are his devoted companion, one daughter (Rosa-Mrs. Vernon Miller, Middlebury, Ind.), 2 sons (Floyd and Titus, Nappanee, Ind.), 17 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. One son (Carl) preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church in charge of F. E. Freed and R. F. Yoder.

Roth, -- Irene, daughter of Abe E. and Mary (Gascho) Roth, was born near Chappell, Nebr., June 20, 1930; died of epilepsy at the Beatrice, Nebr., Hospital, March 18, 1952; aged 21 y. 8 m. 28 d. Her mother passed away when she was 14 days old and so she lived with her maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gascho) near Cairo, Nebr., most of her life. She is survived by her father, her grandfather (Joe Gascho, Cairo, Nebr.), 4 brothers (Robert, Beaver Crossing, Nebr.; Delmar, Cairo, Nebr.; and Chester and Edward, Julesburg, Colo.), one sister (Mrs. Josephine Pankoke, Beaver Crossing, Nebr.), a half sister (Mrs. Agnes Daughtery, Colorado Springs, Colo.), 2 aunts who helped to rear and care for her (Ida and Katie Gascho), and many other relatives. She was preceded in death by her mother, maternal grandmother, and paternal grandparents. Funeral services were held at the Apfal Funeral Home in Cairo by Arthur M. Stutzman, and at the Wood River, Nebr., Mennonite Church by William R. Eicher. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume XLV, Number 21 - May 20, 1952 ­ page 502, 503

Burckhart, -- Glenn Richard, only son of Clayton and Emma (Horst) Burckhart, was born Feb. 28, 1939; passed away at the Children's Hospital in Akron, Ohio, March 26, 1952, after an illness of paralysis; aged 13 y. 27 d. He is survived by his parents, 3 sisters (Velma-Mrs. Samuel Wenger, Jr., Orrville, Ohio, and Eleanor and Lois at home), one niece, one nephew, and one grandmother (Mrs. Ida Horst, Orrville, Ohio). Funeral services were held at the Martins Mennonite Church, Orrville, Ohio, March 29 by Elmer Good and Cleophas Steiner.

Hess, -- Jacob B., son of Jacob D. and Fannie (Blecher) Hess, was born near Bellaire, Pa., Aug. 7, 1875; departed this life at his home near Elizabethtown, Pa., April 11, 1952; aged 76 y. 8 m. 4 d. On Oct. 4, 1898, he was married to Mary Catherine Farver. They were blessed with 8 children. Surviving are his companion, 4 sons (Warren, Harry, and Roy, Elizabethtown, Pa., and Walter, Bainbridge, pa.), 3 daughters (Gertie-Mrs. Reuben L. Ebersole, Bainbridge, Pa.; Annie-Mrs. Marshal Shelley, McAlisterville, Pa.; and Mary-Mrs. Russell Shissler, Elizabethtown, Pa.), 13 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Henry B., Amos B., and John B., all of Elizabethtown, Pa.), one sister (Katie-Mrs. Allen Geibe, Florin, Pa.),and one half sister (Ada-Mrs. Elmer Sweigart, Manheim, Pa.). One son (Jacob) and one grandson preceded him in death. He accepted Christ in his young years and became a member of Good Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held April 15 at his home and at Goods Mennonite Church. Services were in charge of Noah W. Risser, Ira Z. Miller, and Russel S. Zeager. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Hostetler, -- Rachel K., daughter of Isaac L. and Barbara (Kenagy) Stoltzfus, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Feb. 20, 1868; passed away at her home in Belleville, Pa., March 21, 1952; aged 84 y. 1 m. 1 d. She was married to Samuel A. Hostetler Dec. 17, 1896. Surviving is one sister (Elizabeth Hertzler, La Junta, Colo.). She was a faithful member of the Locust Grove congregation, attending services regularly as long as health permitted. Funeral services were held at the Locust Grove Church, Belleville, Pa., with Louis Peachey and Emanuel Peachey officiating. Interment was made in the Locust Grove Cemetery.

Keller, -- Roger Henry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Keller, was born in Eureka, Ill., Nov. 30, 1933; passed away at the hospital in Seymour, Ind., from injuries sustained in an auto accident March 27, 1952; aged 18 y. 3 m. 27 d. Surviving are his parents, 3 sisters (Dorothy, Goshen, Ind.; Carol, at home; and Joanne, La Junta, Colo.), and one brother (Robert, Sterling, Ill.). One brother (Ronald) preceded him in death. Also surviving are uncles, aunts, and many friends. Roger was a member of the Roanoke Mennonite Church, having confessed Christ at the age of 12. Funeral services were conducted by Ezra B. Yordy and John L. Harnish. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Miller, -- Darlene Kay, daughter of Harley and Marjorie Miller, was born Dec. 31, 1951; died April 9, 1952; aged 3 m. 9 d. She leaves to mourn her early departure her parents, a brother (David), paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Amos Miller, Millersburg, Ind.), maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Ben Swihart, Milford, Ind.), and 2 great-grandmothers. The funeral was held at the Clinton Brick Church, Goshen, Ind., April 11, in charge of Amsa Kauffman. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Miller, -- George P. Miller, was born August 29, 1875, at Kalona, Iowa; passed away at Midland, Mich., Hospital March 16, 1952; aged 76 y. 6 m. 16 d. He was united in marriage to Sarah Brenneman Dec. 9, 1897, who preceded him in death May 12, 1912. To this union were born one daughter (Mrs. George Girtman) and 2 sons (Charles and Floyd). On Feb. 15, 1914, he was united in marriage to Mary Swartzendruber of Bay Port, Mich., who preceded him in death Sept. 14, 1923. He leaves to mourn his departure his 3 children, one grandson, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers and 4 sisters. In his youth he united with the Mennonite Church at Kalona, Iowa, later transferring his membership to the Mennonite Church at Midland, Mich. Funeral services were held at the Midland Church and at the Pigeon River Church on March 19. E. F. Bontrager, Raymond Byler, and Clarence R. Yoder were in charge of the services. Burial was made in the Pigeon River Cemetery.

Miller, -- Lester, son of Jacob E. and Mary (Troyer) Miller, was stillborn on April 5, 1952, at Hartville, Ohio. He is survived by his parents, 3 sisters, 2 brothers, and numerous other relatives. Graveside services were conducted by Lester A. Wyse, Hartville, Ohio.

Moore, -- Walter Maxwell, infant son of Walter G. and Miriam (McKlinsey) Moore, was born in Meyersdale, Somerset Co., Pa., April 4, 1952; died at his parental home April 6, 1952; aged 2 d. Surviving him are his parents, one sister (Alvena), 2 grandmothers, one great-grandmother, and 2 foster grandparents. Funeral services were held at the home April 8 in charge of David C. Alwine assisted by Mr. Carlson. Burial was made in the Stahl Cemetery.

Sauder, -- Katie, daughter of David and Barbara Nofziger, was born Nov. 8, 1873; died April 2, 1952; aged 78 y. 4m. 24 d. Her entire life was lived in the vicinity of Archbold, Ohio. On Dec. 1, 1897, she was united in marriage to Samuel Sauder. Surviving are her husband, 4 daughters (Emma-Mrs. Aaron Grieser, Laura-Mrs. Walter Roth, Carrie-Mrs. Martin Miller, Viola-Mrs. Omar Aeschliman, all of Archbold, Ohio), one son (Melvin, Archbold, Ohio), 24 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters and one brother. One son (Edward), one daughter (Fannie), 3 grandchildren, 2 brothers, one sister, and her parents preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Central Mennonite, Elida, Ohio, in charge of P. L. Frey, Henry Wyse, and Wyse Graber.

Correction by a family researcher: Funeral servicies were held at Central Mennonite, Archbold, Ohio...not Elida.

Schlabach, -- Mattie, daughter of Eli J. and the late Carolina (Hostetler) Schlabach, was born in Geauga Co., Ohio, July 10, 1908; departed this life after an extended illness at the University Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, March 31, 1952; aged 43 y. 8 m. 21 d. In her youth she became a member of the Amish Church, and in 1945 she transferred her membership to the Farmerstown Mennonite Church. Here she was an active church member as long as health permitted. Feb. 18, 1932, she was united in marriage to Noah N. Schlabach. She leaves to mourn her departure her companion, 3 sons (Robert, Willis, and Ivan), one daughter (Arlene), her father, 4 sisters (Mrs. Levi R. Troyer, Sugarcreek, Ohio; Mrs. Martin Wagler and Mrs. Ervin Kurtz, both of Hartville, Ohio; Mary, at home) besides many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church April 2 with John J. Yoder and Paul R. Miller in charge. Burial was in the Farmerstown Church Cemetery.

Short, -- Fannie, daughter of Benjamin and Mary Gautsche, was born in Butler Co., Ohio, June 26, 1866; died at her home near Archbold, Ohio, April 7, 1952; aged 85 y. 9 m. 11 d. She accepted Christ as her Saviour in her early twenties and united with the Mennonite Church. She was a faithful member of the Lockport congregation until death. On March 14, 1889, she was united in marriage to Levi Short, who passed away in 1941. She leaves to mourn her departure her daughter (Clara-Mrs. Elmer Stuckey), 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Emma-Mrs. Dan Wyse and Minnie-Mrs. Sam Rupp, both of Archbold, Ohio), and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 4 brothers, 4 sisters, and 2 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Lockport Church, Stryker, Ohio, on April 10 by Wyse Graber and Walter Stuckey. Burial was made in the Lockport Cemetery.

Smith, -- Dora, daughter of Frances (Benner) and Lucian Auker, was born in McAlisterville, Pa., Nov. 25, 1882; passed away at her home in Rittman, Ohio, April 2, 1952; aged 69 y. 4 m. 7 d. She accepted Christ when quite young and united with the Mennonite Church in Juniata Co., Pa.; in 1903 she transferred her membership to the Bethel Church near Wadsworth, Ohio. On Aug. 22, 1904, she was united in marriage to Blair Smith. Six children were born to this union. Surviving are her husband, 2 daughters (Mrs. Laura Moine, Sterling, Ohio, and Mrs. Verle Kosier, Rittman, Ohio), 3 sons (Chester, Myron, and Clarence, Rittman, Ohio), 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 3 sisters (Mrs. Mabel Brickle, Rittman, Ohio; Mrs. Anna Simpson, and Mrs. Sarah Brubaker, Wadsworth, Ohio), and 2 brothers (Roy and Stanley, Wadsworth, Ohio). She was preceded in death by one brother, one sister, and one infant son. Funeral services were in charge of J. Robert Kreider and S. D. Rohrer. Burial was in the Lower Mennonite Cemetery.

Werner, -- Myron, son of George and Catherine (Hoover) Werner, was born in Rainham Twp., Haldimand Co., Ont., July 9, 1872; died in Hamilton, Ont., April 5, 1952; aged 79 y. 8 m. 26 d. He was united in marriage with Alice Patterson, who survives him, besides his 2 sons (Leslie and Percy, Hamilton, Ont.). Funeral services were conducted from the funeral home in Beamsville, Ont., on April 8 with S. F. Coffman officiating. Interment was made in the Vineland Cemetery.

Yoder, -- Lewis Wayne, only son of Samuel and Leah (Delegrange) Yoder, was born near Mark Center, Ohio, Nov. 1, 1944; departed this life April 6, 1952; aged 7 y. 5 m. 5 d. He is survived by his sorrowing parents, 4 sisters (Jean Ann, Rose Marie, Bonnie Lou, and Evelyn Joy, all at home), his maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. John Delegrange, Hicksville, Ohio), paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Noah Yoder, Mark Center, Ohio), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held April 8 at the home and at the Lost Creek Mennonite Church, Farmer Center, Ohio, in charge of Wyse Graber and Walter Stuckey. Burial was made in the Yaggey Cemetery near Harlan, Ind.

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. At the age of 7 he, with his parents moved to Elkhart Co., Ind. In early manhood he accepted Christ and united with the Mennonite Church to which he remained faithful until death. On Feb. 18, 1902, he was united in marriage to Lydia Wenger. Surviving are his wife, 5 children (John, Nappanee, Ind.; Annetta-Mrs. Carl Good, Wooster, Ohio; Edwin, Phares, and Maynard, Goshen, Ind.), 22 grandchildren, one brother (Ezra, Goshen, Ind.), one sister (Mrs. C. L. Ressler, Gladys, Va.), one half brother (Elam), and a half sister (Lydia). The funeral was held March 6 at the Yellow Creek Church in charge of William Ramer, Joseph Martin, and Paul Hoover. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.

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Gospel Herald - Volume XLV, Number 22 - May 27, 1952 ­ page 526, 527

Allen, -- Florence, daughter of Clark and Elizabeth (Good) Berry, was born near Elida, Ohio, March 29, 1908; passed away at her home near Elida March 21, 1952; aged 43y. 11 m. 22 d. On June 5, 1932, she was married to John Allen, Bremen, Ohio. She accepted Christ in her youth and was an active member of the Mennonite Church until her death. She is survived by her husband, one son (Wilbur, at home), her parents, 2 brothers (Lloyd, Clearfield, Pa., and Melvin, Delphos, Ohio), one sister (Clara-Mrs. Norman Smith, Cloverdale, Ohio), and 24 nieces and nephews. She gave many hours of faithful service in the work of the church. Services were conducted at the Salem Church, Elida, Ohio, in charge of Richard E. Martin and Kenneth G. Good. Interment was made in the Salem Cemetery.

Breneman, -- Daniel F., son of the late Jacob and Lizzie (Forry) Breneman, died on his farm near Manheim, Pa., April 23, 1952; aged 58y. He is survived by his wife (Lena Breneman), 3 children (Jacob S., Manheim, Pa.; Miriam S., and Verna S., both at home), and one grandchild. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Mt. Pleasant Church on April 27. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Brenneman, -- Daniel J., son of Daniel and Susanna (Keagy) Brenneman, was born near Elkhart, Ind., May 19, 1873; died Oct. 13, 1951; aged 78y. 4 m. 24 d. Daniel J.'s father, the late Daniel Brenneman, was brother to John M., Susanna Shenk, Geoerge, Anna Huber, Catherine Mumaw, Henry B., and Magdalena Funk, sons and daughters of Henry Brenneman of Bremen, Fairfield Co., Ohio. Daniel J. was converted when but a youth and gave a full life of service and devotion to his Lord and the church. His service to the church was in several different capacities: as pastor, as district superintendent, and as a student or teacher in four church schools. Failing health made it necessary for him to retire from active work, and the last few years of his life were spent in Los Angeles, Highland Park community. All who called upon him were greatly blessed by his Christlike spirit and he often remarked that he was "waiting for the Chariot to come." In 1903 he married Iva Doering, who survives with his children (William D., Eden, N. Y.; Lida Miller, Greensburg, Kans., and Bonnie Hensleigh, Highland Park, Calif.), 9 grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers (Timothy, Samuel, Joseph, and Moody), sisters (Mary Sherk and Naomi Kane). Surviving sisters are Rhoda Cressman, Lashburn, Sask.; Martha Groff, Ducar, Calif.; and Phebe Snyder, Glendale, Calif. The latter was a missionary in China for forty years. Funeral services were conducted in the Hermon (Free Methodist) Church by R. H. Warren, Paul R. Heinsel, and Cecil Morrison. Burial was made in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale. Another of God's chosen saints has gone home. One of his cousins, Sophia Shenk, Elida, Ohio, died on March 7, 1952. One by one they leave us ­ Phoebe Kolb.

Byler, -- Calvin Samuel, youngest son of Bennett and Lena (Hartzler) Byler, was born Nov. 20, 1950; died at his home near Allensville, Pa., March 24, 1952; aged 1 y. 4 m. 5 d. He was instantly killed when he was run over by a school bus. Surviving are his parents, 3 brothers (Urbane, Jason, and James), 2 sisters (Ruby and Esther), all at home, his paternal grandmother (Mrs. Nannie Byler, Mattawana, Pa.), his maternal grandparents (Samuel D. and Libbie Hartzler, Belleville, Pa.), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Allensville Mennonite Church in charge of Raymond Peachey and Elrose Hartzler. Burial was made in the near-by cemetery.

Culp, -- Wilmer A., son of Shelton L. and Mary (Barnes) Culp, was born at Muscatine, Iowa, Sept. 10, 1883; died of a heart attack April 21, 1952, at his home in Peoria, Ill.; aged 68 y. 7 m. 11 d. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth M. Arndt on Feb. 25, 1902. Surviving are his wife, one daughter (Mrs. R. Y. Kemp, Chesterfield, Mo.), one son (Wilmer M., Chesterfield, Mo.), 9 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Daisy F. Hunter, Muscatine, Iowa), besides many other relatives and friends. He had made his home in Peoria for a number of years and united with the Peoria Mennonite Church in 1921, where he was a regular attendant when health permitted. Funeral services were conducted at the Boland Mortuary Chapel in Peoria on April 24 in charge of J. J. Hostetler, assisted by John Harnish. Burial was made in the Hickory Point Cemetery near Metamora, Ill.

Fretz, -- Hannah M., daughter of Jacob S. and Elisabeth (Moyer) Yoder, was born in Franconia Twp., Montgomery Co., Pa., March 2, 1882; died at Grandview Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., April 19, 1952; aged 70 y. 1 m. 17 d. She was stricken with paralysis while at work and peacefully fell asleep some hours later. She was united in marriage on June 23, 1906, to William D. Fretz. Her husband, 4 children (Jacob and Grace, at home; Clarence, Esch-Alzette, Luxemborg; Clyde, Line Lexington, Pa.), and 3 grandchildren remain to mourn her departure. One daughter and 3 sons preceded her in death, all dying in childhood. She united with the Souderton Mennonite Church in her youth, but after her marriage transferred her membership to the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church were she remained a loyal member to the end of her days. Funeral services were held at the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church on April 23 with Melvin Bishop delivering the funeral service assisted by David Derstine. Her body was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

Headings, -- Esther Elizabeth, daughter of Ora J. and Mary (Hostetler) Headings, was born near Tampico, Ill., March 19, 1952; departed this life at the Princeton Memorial Hospital March 21, 1952; aged 2 d. She leaves to mourn her early departure her parents, 3 brothers (Daniel, Philip, and David), 3 sisters (Naomi, Ruth, and Rachel), her maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Amandus M. Hostetler), her great-grandfather (L. C. Hostetler), and many other relatives. Funeral services were held at the Fairfield A. M. Church March 23. Burial was made in the near-by cemetery.

Hershberger, -- Daniel W., son of David and Anna (Garber) Hershberger, was born near Walnut Creek, Ohio, Feb. 2, 1865; died of cancer April 20, 1952; aged 87 y. 2 m. 18 d. He lived his entire life on the farm where he was born. In his youth he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and affiliated himself with the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church where he remained a faithful member until his death. On Feb. 2, 1890, he was united in marriage to Barbara Miller. Surviving are 3 sons (John, Sugarcreek, Ohio; William J., Walnut Creek, Ohio; and Roman, Shanesville, Ohio), 5 daughters (Mrs. Otis Sundheimer, Mrs. Lester Mast, Mrs. Harry Gerber, and Mrs. Palmer Zook, Sugarcreek, Ohio; and Mrs. Walter Oswald, Hesston, Kans.), 23 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his companion, who departed this life in 1936, his parents, one son (Uriah), 4 brothers and sisters, 3 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held in the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church April 23 with Paul R. Miller and Ray Bair in charge. Burial was made in the church cemetery.

Hossler, -- Katherine (Poorman) Hossler, widow of William Hossler, was born Dec. 10, 1877; died at her home near Elizabethtown, Pa., March 7, 1952; aged 74 y. 2 m. 27 d. She was a member of the Elizabethtown Mennonite Church for 21 years. Although she was not able to attend church services for many years, she enjoyed the services held in her home. Her consistent Christian Life was a means of helping the rest of her family to accept the Lord too. She is survived by a daughter (Mary-Mrs. Byron Coble), one son (Jerry) a grandchild, one great-grandchild, and 2 brothers (John, Elizabethtown, Pa., and Louis, in Kansas). Funeral services were held at the late home and at Shank's Church. Noah W. Risser, Walter Keener, Jr., David Sellers, and Clarence E. Lutz took part in the services. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Hunsberger, -- Daniel, youngest son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Hunsberger, was born July 29, 1873, at Clifford, Ont., Canada; passed away April 23, 1952; aged 78 y. 8 m 25 d. Daniel moved with his parents from Canada to Jefferson Co., Nebr., in 1879. Later he moved to Kansas, then back to Nebraska, and then to Colorado where he resided at the time of his death. June 6, 1901, he was married to Minnie Tonny. To this union were born six children. Daniel and Minnie gave their hearts to the Lord and united with the Mennonite Church at Peabody, Kans. He was a faithful Christian in the La Junta, Colo., Mennonite Church at the time of his death. His wife died in 1927. In 1940 he was married to Nettie Weaver. Surviving are his companion, 4 children (Mrs. Elsie Bohlen, Bradford, Ill.; Mrs. Louise Kistler, Hastings, Nebr.; Mrs. Louanna Fisher, Glen Elder, Kans.; and Elton, Phoenix, Ariz.), and grandchildren. A son (Harold) and a daughter (Lavina) preceded him in death.

Martin, -- Lizzie, daughter of the late Theodore and Lizzie (Snader) Felpel, was born March 20, 1898, in East Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa.; passed away in her home near Akron, Pa., March 24, 1952, following a lingering illness; aged 54 y. 4 d. She was a member of the Metzler Mennonite Church, Ephrata, Pa. On April1, 1916, she was united in marriage to Christian Martin. Surviving are her husband, 6 daughters (Ethel-Mrs. Paul Halligan, Farmersville, Pa.; Bertha-Mrs. Horace Mast, Olney, Pa.; Betty-Mrs. Lloyd Clymer, Lancaster, pa.; Violet, Rosella, and Sarah, at home), 8 sons (William, Brownstown, Pa.; Theodore, Robesonia, Pa.; Christian, Jr., and Henry, Ephrata, Pa.; George, Emmaus, Pa.; Alvin, Melvin, and Curtis at home), 24 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Harry, George, and Aaron, all of Lancaster Co., Pa.), and 3 sisters (Bertha-Mrs. Aaron Newswanger, Anna-Mrs. Martin Nolt, and Mary, widow of Jacob Carpenter). One infant son (Clarence), and 3 brothers preceded her in death. Brief services were held from the home March 27 by Mahlon Witmer, followed with services at Metzler's Church with Amos Sauder and Lester Hoover officiating. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Moyer, -- Rebecca, daughter of the late John S. and Lydia (Sensenig) Burkhard, was born April 9, 1878, in Earl Twp., Pa.; passed away of cerebral illness Feb. 25, 1952; aged 73 y. 10 m. 15 d. Being the last of her immediate family, she is survived by 5 stepgrandchildren, 6 stepgreat-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She united with the Weaverland Mennonite Church Nov. 7, 1896. In 1911 she went to the Oreville Mennonite Home as a worker. Sept. 17, 1931, she was united in marriage to Tobias E. Moyer, who passed away Nov. 10, 1933. In 1935 she left the home and returned to her home in Pennsylvania. She was always active in church work and interested in missions and charitable activities. Funeral services were held from the home of her nephew, Jacob S. Newswanger, Blue Ball, Pa., on Feb. 27 with further services from the Weaverland Church. Mahlon Witmer, Paul Graybill, David Weaver, and Harry Lichty were in charge of the services.

Thomas, -- Marilyn, infant daughter of John H., Jr., and Eileen (Hess) Thomas, died at birth at the General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 30, 1952. She leaves her parents, one brother (John Richard), her paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas, Millersville, Pa.), her maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Hess, Strasburg, Pa.), and her maternal great-grandmother (Mrs. Henry Amand, Landisville, Pa.). Graveside services were held at the Masonville Mennonite Cemetery with Benjamin Miller in charge.

Sauder, -- Sam, son of Henry and Jemima (Eckley) Sauder, was born Dec. 14, 1874; died April 23, 1952; aged 77 y. 4 m. 9 d. His entire life was lived in the vicinity of Archbold, Ohio. On Dec.1, 1897, he was united in marriage to Katie Nofziger, who preceded him in death by three weeks. He leaves to mourn his passing 4 daughters (Emma-Mrs. Aaron Grieser, Laura-Mrs. Walter Roth, Carrie-Mrs. Martin Miller, and Viola-Mrs. Omar Aeschliman, all of Archbold, Ohio), one son (Melvin, Archbold, Ohio), 24 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Henry Nafziger), and other relatives. One son (Edward), one daughter (Fanny), and 3 grandchildren, one sister, one brother, his parents, and his wife preceded him in death. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Central Mennonite Church, Archbold, Ohio, in which faith and fellowship he remained until his death. Funeral services were in charge of P. L. Frey, Henry Wyse, and Jesse Short.

Sommers, -- Joseph J., son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Slabuagh) Sommers, was born near Walnut Creek, Ohio, July 22, 1858; died April 26, 1952, near Kokomo, Ind.; aged 93 y. 9 m. 4 d. He came to Indiana as a young man. Sept. 27, 1885, he was married to Mary Zook, who died in February, 1950. Surviving are 4 daughters (Emma Sparks, Sarah Shaffer, Lizzie Hershberger, and Nora Easterly), 4 sons (Joe, Harry, Iva, and Monroe), a sister (Lizzie Boley, Millersburg, Ohio), 33 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Four daughters (Ella Schrock, Mima Kaufman, Laura, and Esther), and one son (Ervin) predeceased him. For several years he had been the oldest member of the Howard-Miami congregation, with which he united even before he was married. Funeral services were held at the Howard-Miami Church, Kokomo, Ind., on April 29 in charge of A. G. Horner. Burial was made in the Mast Cemetery.

Stoltzufs, -- Sarah Kathryn, daughter of the late Henry and Florence (Goodman) Grubb, was born Nov. 22, 1887; passed away Feb. 3, 1952, at her home in Morgantown, Pa.; aged 64 y. 2 m. 11 d. She was united in marriage to John K. Stoltzfus April 26, 1909. Surviving are her husband, 2 daughters (Florence-Mrs. Alvin Glick, Morgantown, Pa., and Edna-Mrs. Myron A. King, Suplee, Pa.), and 3 grandchildren. Early in life she joined the Methodist Church, remaining faithful until her end. She was a Christian mother and a friend to all. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 6 at the home by Ira Kurtz and at the Conestoga Mennonite Church, Morgantown, Pa., by William Pahls of the Methodist denomination, John Glick, Oley, Pa., and I. W. Royder, Orrville, Ohio. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Wyatt, -- Nora Lee, daughter of Joe and Cordellia Chase, was born Feb. 24, 1894, in Centralia, Mo.; died in Levering Hospital, Hannibal, Mo., April 28, 1952; aged 58 y. 2 m. 4 d. She grew to womanhood at Centralia, Mo., and was married there to Pearl Wyatt in 1910. She is survived by 5 children (Iva Powell, Monroe, Mo.; Albert, Cordellia Powell, Katherine Lain, and Bessie Allen, all of Hannibal, Mo.), 19 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Charlie, Hannibal, Mo., and Jim, Centralia, Mo.), and one sister (Della Barber, Columbia, Mo.). Two children preceded her in death. As a girl she was brought up in the Holiness Church of Centralia, Mo., of which her father was a minister. In 1951 she united with the Mennonite Church, in which she lived a faithful Christian life until her passing on to be with the Lord.

Yoder, -- Emery Edward, son of Christian M. and Rebecca (Kauffman) Yoder, was born June 28, 1881, in Cass Co., Mo.; died of coronary thrombosis April 14, 1952, at his home in East Lynne, Mo.; aged 70 y. 9 m. 16 d. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and became a member of the Sycamore Grove Church, Garden City, Mo., and during his lifetime he remained loyal to his faith and the church. He served as Sunday-school or church chorister from his youth until his failing health forced him to resign, and he was interested and active in the work of the church. On Jan. 1, 1905, he was married to Pearl Blank. Surviving are his companion, one daughter (Inah-Mrs. Emery King, Hesston, Kans.), one son (Clarence, adopted at the age of 5 weeks), one sister (Nettie A. Zook, East Lynne, Mo.), 7 grandchildren, besides many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Sycamore Grove Church, April 16 in charge of R. P. Horst, Kansas City, Kans., S. S. Hershberger, and W. R. Hershberger. Burial was made in the Clearfork Cemetery.

Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.


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