Bechler, --- Barbara, daughter of Peter and Magdalena (Lichti) Garber, was born in Ontario, Canada, April 28, 1861; passed away at the home of her daughter, Imlay City, Mich., Dec. 21, 1952; aged 91 y. 7 m. 23 d. She had been bedfast since Oct. 11. She was married to John Bechler on March 12, 1879. Surviving are 5 children (Mrs. Jacob Gascho, Imlay City, Mich.; Mrs. Ben Birky, Kouts, Ind.; Joe, Zurich, Ont.; Mrs. Lee barky, Wanatah, Ind.; and Edward, La Crosse, Ind.), 27 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Magdalena Bushort, Kitchener, Ont.). Her husband and 3 children preceded her in death. She accepted Christ as her Saviour in her youth and was faithful to the end. Prayer services were held at the Gascho residence and funeral services were held at the Zurich Mennonite Church, Dec. 24, in charge of Albert Martin, Ephraim Gingerich, and Paul A. Wittrig, with interment in the cemetery near-by.

Burkholder, --- Mary Ann, oldest daughter of Christian and Carolina Reber, was born in Johnson County, Iowa, Sept. 10, 1876; departed this life at the Joslin Hospital, Harper, Kans.; aged 76 y. 7 m. 4 d. In 1878 she moved with her parents to McPherson, Kans., where she grew to young womanhood. She accepted Christ as her Saviour in her youth and united with the Mennonite Church there. She late became a charter member of the Crystal Springs Mennonite Church where she remained a faithful member until her death. On July 31, 1899, she was united in marriage to Nathaniel J. Burkholder. In the fall of 1900 they moved to Cordell, Okla., and in 1907 to Harper, Kans., where she resided until her death. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother (john). Those left to mourn her departure are her husband, 3 daughters (Carrie-Mrs. R. E. Waterbury, Wichita, Kans.; Kate-Mrs. Charles Barber, Duquoin, Kans.; and Nettie-Mrs. Wayne Jacobs, Harper, Kans.), 6 sons (Chris, Wellman, Iowa; Elmer and Lloyd, Attica, Kans.; Jake, Clarence, and Charles, Harper, Kans.), 30 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 5 sisters (Mrs. W. M. Nafziger, Argonia, Kans.; Mrs. Dave Troyer, Attica, Kans.; Mrs. A. A. Troyer, Mrs. John Schindler, and Mrs. Sam Schlindler, Harper, Kans.), 6 brothers (J. J. , Sarasota, Fla.; Dan and Chris, Anthony, Kans.; Dave, Sam, and Ben, Harper, Kans.), and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Crystal Springs Mennonite Church, April 17, in charge of D. Lowell Nissley, with interment in the church cemetery.

Chupp, --Orestus, son of Menno and Fannie (Hostetler) Chupp, was born at Parr, Ind., Jun3 16, 1916; passed away at his home near Millersburg, Ind., Feb. 27, 1953; aged 36 y. 8 m. 11 d. He was united in marriage to Reva Hooley on March 14, 1937. Remaining to mourn his departure are his wife, 2 children (Darlene and Larry), parents, one brother (Delos), 2 sisters (Dorothy-Mrs. John Miller and Pauline-Mrs. Clayton Yoder, Rensselaer, Ind.), and many other relatives and friends. One son (Gerald) preceded him in death. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church until death. He was a kind and loving husband and father. Funeral services were held from the Maple Grove Church, Topeka, Ind., March 2, conducted by Floyd Weaver, C. Norman Kraus, and Edwin J. Yoder, with burial in the church cemetery.

Cressman, --- Menno C., son of Samuel and Barbara (Cressman) Cressman, was born near New Dundee, Ont., Nov. 5, 1861; died at his late residence April 10, 1953; aged 91 y. 5 m. 5 d. He was the last member of his family, having had 12 brothers and sisters. On June 28, 1887, he was united in marriage to Mary Ann Nahrgang, who preceded him in death in 1948. To this union were born Grace-Mrs. Melvin Shuh and Joseph Boyd. In 1892 he and his wife moved to Berlin (now Kitchener) where he established a dry goods business. He had a book department in the store and procured his literature from the Mennonite Publishing House. He retired from the business in 1927. Soon after coming to Berlin they joined the First Mennonite Church under the influence of Bishop John S. Coffman, where he remained a staunch adherent until death. He took a very active part in church and was deeply interested in missions. He served as superintendent and for over 50 years as a Sunday-school teacher. The beginning of the Sunday-school conference in Ontario owed much to him. He also helped to pioneer young people's meetings and evening preaching in the 1890's. Until the organization of the present board he served as Ontario treasurer of missions. Later he served a term on the executive committee of the Mission Board at Elkhart. In civic affairs he served for more than 25years as treasurer of the Kitchener-Waterloo Orphanage Board. He leaves to mourn his loss, his daughter, son, 8 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. His family and friends will cherish his memory with love and affection as a devoted father and Christian as well as a spirited and generous man. Funeral services were held in the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont., April 13, in charge of Merle Shantz and S. F. Coffman, with interment in the First Mennonite Cemetery.

Ebersole, --- Annie, widow of Jacob M. Ebersole, Manheim, Pa., was born Dec. 13, 1866; died at the Elm Dale Rest Home, Lititz, Pa., Feb. 19, 1953; aged 86 y. 2 m. 6 d. She was a member of the Risser Mennonite Church, Elizabethtown, Pa. She was the last of her immediate family. Funeral services were held at the Risser Church, Feb. 22, by Noah W. Risser and Walter W. Oberholtzer, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Helmuth, --- Moses, son of the late Dan and Catherine (Swartzentruber) Helmuth, was born in Perth County, Ontario, March 5, 1878; after a period of ill health passed to his eternal reward March 26, 1953; aged 75 y. 21 d. In his youth he united with the East Zorra A. M. Church, of which he was a member until his death. On March 11, 1901, he was married to Catherine Sommer, who preceded him in death. On July 31, 1917, he was married to Sarah Roth, who survives. Also left to mourn his departure are 3 sons (Glen, Stuart, and Lorne, at home), 2 daughters (Dorothy-Mrs. Mervin Kropf, Wellesley, Ont.; and Elda-Mrs. Vernon Nofziger, West Zorra, Ont.), one sister (Mrs. Mattie Gingerich, Seaforth, Ont.), and 6 grandchildren. Three brothers preceded him in death. Fuenral services were held at the East Zorra Church, in charge of David Swartzentruber and Henry Yantzi, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Leaman, -- Benjamin F., son of the late Tobias and Susan (Groff) Leaman, was born in East Lampeter Twp., March 5, 1879; passed away very unexpectedly of a heart condition, March 6, 1953; aged 74 y. 1 d. He was united in marriage to Lizzie H. Denlinger on Oct. 30, 1901. Surviving are his wife, 8 children (Sanford D., Conestoga, Pa.; Benjamin D., Lancaster, Pa.; Elizabeth, at home; Tobias D., and Daniel D., Lancaster, Pa.; Elmer D., Parkesburg, Pa.; Bertha-Mrs. Jacob K. Mellinger, Quarryville, Pa.; and Ellis D., Manheim, Pa.), 39 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Tobias, G., Lancaster, Pa.; and Isaac G., Strasburg, Pa.), and one sister (Susan L., Lancaster, Pa.). One infant daughter preceded him in death. He was a faithful member of Mellinger's Mennonite Church and for many years a Sunday-school teacher. Funeral services were held at the Mellinger Church, Lancaster, Pa., in charge of Elmer Martin and Harry K. Lefever, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Lichti, --- Mary, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Roth, was born in East Zorra, Ont., Jan. 1, 1873; passed away at the home of her niece, Mrs. Omar Baechler, March 29, 1953, following a brief illness; aged 80y. 2 m. 28 d. She was married to Menno Lichti, who died in 1916; to Daniel Ruby who died in 1934; and to Nicholas Lichti who died in 1946. She accepted Christ as her Saviour in her youth and was a member of the East Zorra A. M. Church. Surviving are one brother (Joseph, South Easthope, Ont.), and one sister (Mrs. Abraham Lichti, New Hamburg, Ont.). One brother and 3 sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra A. M. Church, April 1, in charge of Daniel Wagler and Henry Yantzi, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Martin, --- Ada, daughter of the late Jacob S. and Mary (Saylor) Loucks, was born at Scottdale, Pa., Aug. 3, 1875; died at the home of her son, Dr. F. S. Martin, Goshen, Ind., April 14, 1953; aged 77y. 8 m. 11 d. From youth she was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church. On April 3, 1902, she was united in marriage to A. D. Martin, formerly of Greencastle, Pa., a minister in the Mennonite Church and connected with the work of the Mennonite Book and Tract Society and later with the Mennonite Publishing House until failing health compelled him to relinquish this task. The family moved from Scottdale to Greencastle in 1910, where they lived until 1923, when they returned to Scottdale. In 1925, they moved to Goshen, Ind., where Sister Martin spent the rest of her life with the exception of a number of years when she made her home with her daughter in Oregon and later in Washington. Surviving are 4 children (Catherine-Mrs. Erie C. Hutchison, Grandview, Wash.; Clifford P., Elkhart, Ind.; Floyd S. and Lloyd J., both of Goshen), 6 grandchildren, one sister (Cora-Mrs. C. A. Brilhart, Scottdale, Pa.), and a large number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, Ind., April 16, in charge of S. C. Yoder, C. L. Graber, and John Mosemann. The body was then removed to Greencastle, Pa., where further services were held at the Cedar Grove Mennonite Church, April 17, in charge of John Grove. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery beside her husband, who preceded her in death in 1913.

Martin, --John M., son of John H. and Matilda (Teal) Martin, was born in Nappanee, Ind., Oct. 25, 1879; died of a heart ailment at his home in Nappanee, Jan. 15, 1953; aged 73 y. 2 m. 21 d. He was united in marriage to Melinda Osborn in 1898, who departed this life in 1929. He confessed Christ as his Saviour, united with the North Main Street Church, and continued faithful until death. Surviving are 4 sons and 3 daughters 9Ancil, Loren, and Ross, Nappanee, Ind.; Floyd, Garrett, Ind.; Mrs. Elmer Thompson, Mrs. Levi Burkholder, and Mrs. Glen Yoder, Nappanee, Ind.), 2 brothers (Vernon J. and Perry, Detroit, Mich.), 13 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Three children (Russel, Grace and Lloyd) preceded him in death. Services were held at the North Main Street Church, Jan. 18, with Homer F. North officiating. Burial was made in the Union Center Cemetery.

Martin, --- Norman M., son of the late Amos and Magdalene (Nussbaum) Martin, was born in the year 1874; died April 3, 1953; aged 79 y. He was married to Lydia Martin in 1896 who preceded him in death in 1946. In 1948 he married Sophianna Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Irvin and Ananias, West Montrose, Ont.), 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church, attending services regularly as long as he was able. Funeral services were held at the Elmira Mennonite Church, April 6, in charge of Oliver D. Snider and Noah Hunsberger. Burial was made in Martin's Cemetery near Waterloo.

Sutter, -- Marilyn, daughter of Lester and Marietta (Egli) Sutter, was stillborn at the Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Dodge, Iowa, March 17, 1953. Surviving are her parents, one brother (David), grandparents, and a large number of other relatives. Short graveside services were held at the Rose Hill Cemetery, Manson, Iowa, in charge of Edward Birkey and Nicholas Stoltzfus.

Varner, ---Nettie Elizabeth, daughter of Marcus and Mae White, was born at Newark, Pa., Oct. 19, 1888; passed away at her home at Wymer, W. Va., April 3, 1953; aged 64 y. 5 m. 15 d. She was a member of the Mennonite Church for a number of years. On July 3, 1906, she was united in marriage to Ben Varner. Surviving are her husband, 3 daughters (Mrs. Nellie Hedrick, Whitmer, W. Va.; Elva and Pearlie, at home), one brother (C. W., Elkins, W. Va.), 5 grandchildren, and a number of other relatives and friends. One son and 2 daughters preceded her in death. Funeral services were conducted from the home in charge of Paul Good, assisted by Olin McDorman, with burial in the Roy Cemetery at Dry Fork.

Yoder, --- John M., son of Mahlon S. and Rebecca (Kauffman) Yoder, was born in Moultrie County, Ill., Aug. 8, 1889; died of heart failure in Plain City, Ohio, Jan. 20, 1953; aged 63 y. 5 m. 21 d. He was married to Anna Miller on Feb. 23, 1911. One daughter (Bertha), one son (Eli), and 5 infant children preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife, 4 sons (Monroe, Plain City, Ohio; Alva, Chris, and Lester, Lynnhaven, Va.), 3 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Eli H. Nissley, Plain City, Ohio; Esther and Clara Louise at home), 2 sisters (Mrs. Mattie Christner, Plain City, Ohio; and Mary-Mrs. Andrew J. Miller, Elkhart, Ind.), 4 stepbrothers (Joe, Eli, Mike and Yost J. Schrock), 2 stepsisters (Mrs. Gertie and Mrs. Rachel Stutzman, Arthur, Ill.), one uncle (Jonas S. Yoder, Holmes County, Ohio), and 17 grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the United Bethel Conservative Church, Feb. 1, in charge of Andrew Farmwald, Enos Yoder, Earl Maust, and Jake J. Hershberger.

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Birky, --- Joseph Noah, was born at Hopedale, Ill., Dec. 29, 1883 to Jacob and Mary Birky; passed away in the John B. Simons Hospital, White Fish, Mont., April 5, 1953; aged 69 y. 3 m. 7 d. He became a member of the Mennonite Church in his youth and remained faithful until the Lord called him home. In December 1908, he was married to Amanda Roth. They lived at Shickley, Nebr., until 1915, when they moved to Calkins, Mont., and in 1928 to Creston, Mont. Eight sons and 4 daughters were born to this union. In January 1937 his wife passed away and one daughter preceded him in death. In February 1941 he was married to Mary Oesch, with whom he was enjoying the sorrows and joys of life on their farm near Columbia Falls, Mont. He leaves to mourn his departure, his companion, 8 sons (Roy, Wellman, Iowa; Elmer, Creston, Mont.; Harry, Vernon, Jonas, Ezra, and Paul, all of Kalispell, Mont.; and Jake, Columbia Falls, Mont.), 3 daughters (Mary Benson, Creston, Mont.; Eva Gregg, Nickerson, Kans.; and Emma at Goshen College), 3 brothers (Eli, Creston, Mont.; Menno and Ben Sulphur Springs, Mont.), 4 sisters (Emma Hochstetler and Elizabeth Kauffman, both of Creston, Mont; Leah Dester, Victorville, Calif.; and Ameela, Lincoln, Nebr.), 5 stepchildren (Beulah Miller, Bernice Hooley, Harold, and Vernon Oesch, all of Kalispell, Mont.; and Lella Lapp, Nampa, Idaho). Services were in charge of D. D. Brenneman with interment in the Conrad Memorial Cemetery Kalispell, Mont.

Harris, --- Ernest, was born in Mississippi, Dec. 9, 1888; passed away at Cook County Hospital, Chicago, Ill., April 13, 1953; aged 64 y. 4 m. 4 d. He spent most of his life in Tennessee moving to Chicago in 1944. In 1920 he was united in marriage to Essie Young. Preceding him in death were his wife, one son (Ernest), and one daughter (Lucille). He leaves to mourn his departure, one daughter (Veulah, Chicago, Ill.), on brother (Obadiah, Chicago, Ill.), one sister (Mrs. Jonny Lathon, Murphysville, Ill.), 3 grandchildren and many friends. He confessed Christ and was baptized, June 45, 1951, and became a member of the Dearborn Street Mission, an outpost of Bethel in Chicago. During his illness he gave a good Christian testimony and witness. His body was returned to his boyhood home in Tupelo, Miss., for burial.

Headings, -- Leah Saloma, beloved daughter of Ora J. and Mary (Hostetler) Headings, was born at Princeton, Ill., March 26, 1953; passed away March 29, 1953; aged 3 d. Surviving are her parents, 3 brothers (Daniel, Philip, and David), 3 sisters (Naomi, Ruth, and Rachel), 2 grandparents, and a number of other relatives. One sister preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Fairfield A. M. Church in charge of Ova J. Hostetler, with burial in the church cemetery.

Leichty, --Jacob R., son of Daniel and Barbara (Roth) Leichty, was born near Wayland, Iowa, July 12, 1877; entered into rest at the Washington County Hospital, April 8, 1953; aged 75 y. 8 m. 27 d. He accepted Christ in his youth and was received into the fellowship of the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, and later when the Bethel Church was built he became a charter member of that congregation. On Dec. 21, 1899, he was united in marriage with Emma Wenger. They lived on a farm near Noble, Iowa, the community in which he and his wife lived their entire life. He was a grandson of Jacob Leichty, the first Amish Mennonite to purchase land in the Noble, Iowa, community. He was preceded in death by 8 children, 2 brothers, one sister, and his wife in 1944. He had not been well for several years but only in January 1952 he came to live with his son Leonard. Left to mourn their loss are one daughter (Mayme-Mrs. Jacob Unternahrer, Wayland, Iowa), 2 sons (Simon and Leonard, Wayland, Iowa), 2 sisters (Katie-Mrs. Fred Gingerich, Canby, Oreg.; and Lydia-Mrs. Daniel Steckley, Albany, Oreg.), one brother (Nick, Albany, Oreg.), 21 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Bethel Church, conducted by Simon Gingerich and Vernon Gerig, with interment in the Sugar Creek Cemetery.

Miller, -- Samuel J., son of Joseph C. and Barbara (Yoder) Miller, was born in Lagrange County, Ind., Dec. 2, 1863. He came to Kansas with his parents in 1882, where he accepted Christ in his youth and united with the Brethren Church in McPherson. He taught school for several years and then was ordained to the ministry in the Brethren Church. In 1896 he married Modena Hutchinson and in 1912 they moved to La Verne, Calif., when he became president of the La Verne College. He was a leader in the Church of the Brethren for half a century. After a long period of illness he died on April 10, 1953; aged 89 y. 4 m. 8 d. Surviving are his wife, 3 daughters (Mrs. Pauline Brooks, Pomona, Calif.; Mrs. Maurien King, Ontario, Calif.; and Edyth Davis, Avalon, Calif.), 8 grandchildren, 3 brothers (S. Enos, Protection, Kans.; Sebastian C., Elgin, Ill.; and Shelley D., Conway, Kans.), and 2 sisters (Susan Troyer, Conway, Kans.; and Selina Zook, Kansas City, Kans.). Galen Ogden officiated at the funeral services and interment was made in the Evergreen Cemetery, La Verne, Calif.

Ranck, --- Elizabeth M., of Pequea, Pa., died at Lancaster Osteopathic Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Strasburg Twp., the daughter of the late John B. and Lizzie (Martin) Keener. Her husband Jesse A. Ranck, died in 1909. She was a member of the Byerland Mennonite Church and Sunday School. Surviving are 6 children (Paul K., Lancaster, Pa.; J. Walter, Huntington Park, Calif.; Miriam-Mrs. Korie Yoder, Waynesboro, Va.; Parke K., Seattle, Wash.; Mary-Mrs. Carl Foulk, Strasburg, Pa.; and Cora-Mrs. Robert D. Miller, with whom she resided), 3 sisters (Mrs. Barbara Neff, Leacock, Pa.; Mrs. Mary Kreider, Monterey, Pa.; and Emma-Mrs. George K. Harnish, West Willow, Pa.), 3 brothers (John, Millersville, Pa.; Amos, Mt. Joy, Pa.; and Martin, Lampeter, Pa.), 10 grandchildren, one great-grandson, and a number of other relatives. Funeral services were held at the Byerland Church in charge of Henry Nauman and Maris W. Hess, with burial in the Paradise Cemetery.

Ring, --- Fulton Dixon, son of Joseph Henry and Sarah Ann (Combs) Ring, was born near Louisburg, Kans., Aug. 7, 1879; passed away at the McPherson, Kans., Hospital, April 5, 1953; aged 73 y. 7 m. 29 d. When he was four years old his parents moved to a farm near McPherson where he spent his boyhood days. Later he started framing for himself. He attended college at Manhattan and Emporia Teacher's College. On Oct. 14, 1914, he was married to Mae Mowbray. They lived on his farm north of Bucklin, Kans., and united with the First Christian Church there. This union was blessed with 3 children. During the flu epidemic of 1919, his wife was taken by death and the children were raised by his mother. On Aug. 20, 1941, he was married to Ada Weaver. They made their home on a farm near Independence, Kans., until 1950 when they moved to the Spring Valley community. Here he united with the Spring Valley Mennonite Church, in which faith he died. Survivors include his wife, one daughter (Mrs. Esther Mulvany, Wichita, Kans.), 2 sons (Joe E., Sedgwick, Kans., and Homer, Wilmore, Kans.), 9 grandsons, 3 sisters (Myrtle and Elma, Canton, Kans. And Bessie Buckman, Olathe, Kans.), and 3 brothers (Clarence and Ray, McPherson, Kans.; and Jake, Wright, Kans.). Funeral services were held on April 8 at the Spring Valley Mennonite Church by Edward Selzer, Charles Diener, and J. G. Hartzler.

Schrock, --Norman, son of Jonas and Catherine (Kemp) Schrock, was born in Somerset County, Pa., Jan. 26, 1891; passed away at the home of his daughter Vina, April 11, 1953; aged 62 y. 2 m. 16 d. He had been in failing health for the last 5 years but recently had developed dropsy. In his youth he united with the Glad Mennonite Church, Accident, Md. At 17 years of age he went to Iowa where he married Ida Yoder on Dec. 24, 1911. His wife preceded him in death in 1933. An infant sister, a sister, Effie, and 2 brothers (Ervin and Lloyd) also preceded him in death. Surviving are 3 children (Cleland, Parnell, Iowa; Vina-Mrs. Daniel Hoylman, Oxford, Iowa; and Howard, Oxford, Iowa), 12 grandchildren, 6 brothers (Louis, Sarasota, Fla; Alvin, Salisbury, Pa.; Asa, Accident, Md.; Will, Almyra, Ark.; Elmer, Kalona, Iowa; and Lyman, Baltimore, Md.), and 3 sisters (Annie-Mrs. Dan Beitzel, and Amelia-Mrs. Ernest Brenneman, of Accident, Md.; and Ada-Mrs. Ernest Bowser, Grantsville, Md.). His entire married life was spent on the farm and his church home was with the West Union congregation, where he was a faithful member at the time of his death. His patience, faith in God, and his interest in the church will long be remembered. Funeral services were held at the West Union Church, in charge of John Y. Swartzendruber and Paul T. Guengerich, with burial in the West Union Cemetery.

Shank, --- Nellie C., daughter of the late James and Emily (Grayson) Thomas, was born in Culpepper, Va., March 14, 1891; died at the Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown, Md., April 12, 1953; aged 62 y. 28 d. On Jan. 20, 1942, she was married to Daniel H. Shank, who preceded her in death in 1952. She was a member of the Reiff Mennonite Church, Hagerstown, Md. Surviving are one stepdaughter (Fannie-Mrs. Albert Diller, Greencastle, Pa.), 2 sisters in Virginia, and a number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Leaf Funeral home, April 14, in charge of Stanley H. Martin and Moses K. Horst, with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, Williamsport, Md.

Steiner, --- Eliza, daughter of Abraham and Miriam Neuenschwander, was born near Berne, Ind., Aug. 13, 1890; passed away suddenly at her home near Kidron, Ohio, March 20, 1953; aged 62 y. 7 m. 7 d. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour, was baptized and received into the Mennonite Church, to which faith she remained true until death. On Dec. 17, 1914, she was married to John R. Steiner. Those left to mourn her departure are her companion, 8 sons (Marvin, Cleophas, Nathan, and Carl, Dalton, Ohio; Leo and Truman, Orrville, Ohio; Tilman and Raymond), 3 daughters (Irene, Leah, and Lila, at home) 20 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Sam, Dalton, Ohio; Jacob, Apple Creek, Ohio; and Amos, Berne, Ind.), 3 sisters (Mrs. Amos Steiner, and Mrs. Simon Nussbaum, Orrville, Ohio; and Mrs. Lydia Steiner, Dalton, Ohio), and many other relatives and friends. Her parents, 4 brothers, and 3 sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Country Line Mennonite Church, of which she was a member, March 23, in charge of Elmer Good, Carl Good, and Abram Good.

Swartzendruber, -- Nettie, fifth child of Samuel and Salome (Yoder) Bender, was born at Clarion, Iowa, April 17, 1895; departed this life at her home near Wellman, Iowa, April 13, 1953; aged 57 y. 11 m. 26 d. She accepted Christ when 15 years of age and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful member until death. On Feb. 13, 1916, she was united in marriage to Erlis J. Swartzendruber. She maintained a live interest in spiritual things and faithfully attended church services when her circumstances permitted. She leaves to mourn her passing 2 children (Loran, Lone Tree, Iowa; and Eleanor-Mrs. Howard Yoder, Wellman, Iowa), 5 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Alice-Mrs. Emry Brenneman, Lydia-Mrs. Loyal Swartzendruber, both of Wellman, Iowa), and one brother (Irving, Wellman, Iowa). Two sisters, one brother, and one son (Carroll) preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the West Union Church with Eugene Blosser and Paul T. Guengerich in charge, with burial at the West Union Cemetery.

Thomas, --- Drusilla, daughter of the late Moses M. and Christina (Mishler) Kaufman, was born April 9, 1869, in Somerset County, Pa.; died April 13, 1953, at the home of her niece, Mrs. E. S. Thomas, Thomas Mills, Pa.; aged 84 y. 4 d. She was married on Jan. 25, 1908, to Samuel S. Thomas, who preceded her in death in 1917. She is survived by 3 stepsons (Albert, Johnstown, Pa.; Foster and Leroy, Hollsopple, Pa.), one brother (John M., Boswell, Pa.) and one sister (Mrs. Clara Gindlespereger, Rockwood, Pa.). She was preceded in death by 5 sisters and 3 brothers. On June 11, 1893, she united with the Mennonite Church and remained a faithful member until death. In her illness she always expressed a radiant testimony. Funeral services were held at the Thomas Mennonite Church by Aldus Wingard, assisted by Harry Blough and James Saylor, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Yoder, ---Lois Alene, daughter of Allen and Lois (Peachey) Yoder, was stillborn on Feb. 28, 1953, in the Meyersdale Community Hospital. Surviving are her parents, 2 brothers (Paul Stanley and Jesse Lynn), one sister (Judith Anne), and 3 grandparents. A graveside service was conducted in the Maple Glen Cemetery, Granstville, Md., March 1, by Ivan J. Miller and Mark Peachey.

Yoder, -- Marvin L., youngest son of Manassah Lincoln and Fanny (Zook) Yoder, was born in Garden City, Mo., July 15, 1900; passed away at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio, March 26, 1953; aged 52 y. 8 m. 11 d. On Dec. 21, 1922, he was united in marriage to Mary Kropf. Their nephew, David Link Yoder, was taken into their home and raised when his mother died. He spent all except the last four years of his life in his chose occupation of farming. In 1947 they came to West Liberty, Ohio, to make their home, and by their friendly disposition and many deeds of kindness they won many friends. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, and at the time of his death was a member of the South Union Church at West Liberty. He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, 2 brothers (J. Roy and Noah Irvin, both of Garden City, Mo.). Funeral services were held at the South Union Church, March 28, in charge of Stanley Shenk and Perry Daniels. The body was taken to Garden City, Mo., where a service was held in the Sycamore Grove Church, in charge of W. R. Hershberger and S. S. Hershberger, with burial in the Clearfork Cemetery.

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Eshleman,-- infant son, of Raymond and Mary (Newcomer) Eshleman, Manheim, Pa., was stillborn on April 6, 1953. Surviving are the parents, one brother (Donald), 4 grandparents, and 2 great-grandparents. Graveside services were held in Erisman's Cemetery in charge of Martin Metzler.

Herr, -- Martha, daughter of Frank and Fannie (Huber) Mylin, was born in Pequea Township Dec. 21, 1872; passed away at her home in Millersville, Pa., April 21, 1953; aged 80 y. 4 m. On Feb. 22 1890, she was united in marriage to Christian H. Herr. Surviving are 3 sons and one daughter (Frank, Amos, Mylin, and Martha-Mrs. Paul Brubaker, all of Lancaster, Pa.), 18 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Frank, Willow Street, Pa.; and John, Lancaster, Pa.). One son and one daughter preceded her in death in infancy. She was a member of the Millersville Mennonite Church and seldom missed if health permitted her to attend. Funeral services were held, Aug. 24, at the Millersville Church, by Christian K. Lehman and Jacob Hess, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Hostetler, -- Herbert, son of Isaiah N. and Mary (Miller) Hostetler, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Feb. 12, 1880; died at the Lancaster County Hospital, April 5, 1953; aged 73 y. 1 m. 23 d. He was married to Lucy Miller on Jan. 18, 1914, at the home of Yost C. Miller, the officiating minister. In his youth he united with the Mennonite Church and was a faithful member until death. He is survived by his companion, one daughter (Arlene, at home), 3 sisters (Mrs. Amanda Miller, Tremont, Ill., Carolyn, Portersville, Pa.; and Alma-Mrs. A. A. Stutzman, Aurora, Ohio), and a large number of other relatives and freidns. His parents, 3 sisters, and 2 brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Shore Mennonite Church, Shipshewana, Ind., April 7, in charge of Percy Miller and Lee Miller, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Landis, -- Glenn Buckwalter, infant son of John H. and Kathryn (Buckwalter) Landis, Gordonville, Pa., died April 10, 1953. He is survived by one sister (Jean) and 4 grandparents. Interment was made in Mellinger's Cemetery with graveside services conducted by Harry Lefever.

Lauver, --Foster O., son of the late Henry and Catherine (Oberholtzer) Lauver, was born in Snyder Co., Pa., Oct. 25, 1885; passed away suddenly at his home near Ephrata, Pa., April 25, 1953; aged 67 y. 6 m. He came to Lancaster when a young man and on Feb. 4, 1913, was united in marriage to Emma Horst. This union was blessed with 2 sons and 3 daughters (Elam, Ephrata, Pa.; Anna-Mrs. Isaac Horst, Ephrata, Pa.; Maria, Margaret, and Henry all at home.). Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and 4 brothers (Jacob and Milton, Mt. Pleasant Mills, Pa.; Henry, Lititz, Pa.; and William, Duchess, Alta.). Four sisters and 2 brothers preceded him in death. When a young man united he with the Mennonite Church and remained a faithful member. He was always willing to help in the community. He with his family were en route to visit relatives in Ontario when he met with an accident which necessitated the amputation of a leg. He seemed to be recovering nicely when death came as the result of a heart attack. Funeral services were held at the Meadow Valley Mennonite Church, April 27, where a large crowd gathered to pay their respects. Services were in charge of Menno Weaver and Joseph Hostetler, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Mangle, -- Frank Benjamin, Wooster, Ohio, passed away at his home on April 22, 1953; aged 67 y. 7 m. 27 d.; after having been confined to his home with heart trouble for nearly 3 _ years. He was born in East Union Township, Aug. 25, 1885, a son of George and Wilmina (Fisher) Mangle. In 1913, he was married to Jennie Mae Derr at Orrville. He lived all his life in Wayne County and most of it in the vicinity of Orrville. For many years he worked as a machine operator in a factory. Both he and his wife accepted Christ as their Saviour and Lord and joined the Pleasant Hill Mennonite Church about 2 _ years ago. As long as he was able he attended church services faithfully and took an active interest in church affairs after his conversion. He witnessed much to his unsaved friends. Surviving are his wife and one brother (Thomas, Orrville, Ohio). Services were held, April 25, at the Oak Grove Mennonite Church, with Gerald Studer officiating, assisted by Elmer Meyer. Burial was in the Crown Hill Cemetery.

May, ---Charles Benjamin, was born Aug. 11, 1874; died April 24, 1953; aged 78 y. 8 m. 13 d. He is survived by his wife, Minnie May, and one son. Funeral services were held at the Church of the Brethren near Genoa, Va., in charge of John L. Stauffer, assisted by Lewis Pl. Showalter. Bro. May was a faithful member of the Hebron Mennonite Church, near Genoa, Va.

Stahl, --- Josiah, son of Alex and Fanny (Keim) Stahl, was born in Kent Co., Mich., Jun3 13, 1868; departed from this life on April 22, 1953; aged 84 y. 10 m. 9 d. On Nov. 19, 1893, he was united in marriage to Ella Hoffman. To this union was born one son, Loren, who died in 1931. After the death of his wife, in 1943, he was again married on March 14, 1945, to Mamie Tyler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Sue Collings, Grand Rapids, Mich.), and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by 8 brothers and sisters. He united with the Bowne Mennonite Church many years ago and was a faithful member to the end. He was an active man, of good judgment, and highly esteemed in the community. Death came as a result of cerebral hemorrhage which occurred five days previous. Funeral services were held, April 25, at the Bowne Mennonite Church, Elmdale, Mich., in charge of Dan Zook, D. A. Yoder, and T. E. Schrock, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Stutzman, --- Katie, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Jansi) Erb, was born at Topping, Ont., April 9, 1870; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joe H. Kremer, April 23, 1953; aged 83 y. 14 d. At the age of 8 she moved with her parents to Nebraska where they settled on a farm southwest of Milford. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining faithful to the end. On March 2, 1890, she was united in marriage to John H. Stutzman, who preceded her in death in 1930. She leaves to mourn her departure 7 children (Elmer, Wesley, and Bert, Milford, Nebr.; Peter, Los Angeles, Calif.; Malinda-Mrs. J. J. Kremer, Ontario, Calif.; Ella-Mrs. J. H. Kremer, Milford, Nebr.; and Ida-Mrs. Sterling Stauffer, Beaver Crossing Nebr.), 23 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, one brother (John, Geneva, Nebr.), and one stepsister (Lydia Reilly, Crete, Nebr.). One son, (Lee), and 3 grandchildren preceded her in death. She was a kind and loving mother, much concerned for the welfare of her children and grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Milford, Nebr., A. M. Church, April 24, in charge of L. O. Schlegel, assisted by W. A. Eicher, with interment in the church cemetery.

Underwood, --- Mattie Adaline, was born at Asheville, N.C., April 26, 1872; passed away at the Mennonite Home for the Aged, Albany, Oreg., March 14, 1953; aged 80 y. 10 m. 18 d. In her early childhood she lived as Asheville with her parents, Thomas and Maggie (Rhodes) Ruyan. In 1904 she was united in marriage to John Underwood. They later moved to Texas and then to Oregon where he passed away in 1945. She was a member of the Mennonite Home for the Aged since 1947, having been the second person received into the Home. On confession of faith in Jesus Christ as her personal Saviour she was received into the fellowship of the Mennonite Church at Tangent on Feb. 25, 1951. Her son, Jack, Annapolis, Calif., survives. Funeral services were held at the Tangent Mennonite Church in charge of Melvin Schrock, assisted by M. Stutzman. Interment was made in the Peoria, Oreg., Pine Grove Cemetery.

Weldy, --- Jacob I., a retired farmer of Wakarusa, Ind., died on April 25, 1953, at the Elkhart General Hospital; aged 81 y. 3 m. 25 d. He was born Dec. 31, 1871, in Elkhart County, the son of John K. and Susan (Mumaw) Weldy. In 1895 he was married to Rhoda P. Landis, who preceded him in death in 1949. Surviving are 4 sons (Arthur and Dwight, Goshen, Ind.; Eldon, Wakarusa, Ind.; and Myron, South Bend, Ind.), one daughter (Bertha-Mrs. Earl Harter, Wakarusa, Ind.), 5 brothers (Silas, Elmer, and George, Wakarusa, Ind.; Amos and Homer, Nappanee, Ind.), one sister (Ruth-Mrs. Alvin Yoder, Nappanee, Ind.), 17 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. He was baptized in 1891. Forty years ago he was ordained to the office of deacon in the Holdeman Mennonite Church, in which capacity he served faithfully and well as long as health permitted. His musical leadership and interest in church classes and schools which he conducted in various churches throughout Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan. He conducted his first singing school at the age of 17, and was a song leader at the Holdeman Church for more than 60 years. He had the evangelistic vision concerning singing as well as all kinds of good music. Following a prayer service at the home, funeral services were held at the Olive Mennonite Church, April 27, by D. A. Yoder and Simon Gingerich, with interment in the Olive Cemetery.

Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.

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Borntreger, --- Joseph D., son of David C. and Mary (Coblentz) Borntreger, was born in North Dakota on June 12, 1905; died near White Pigeon, Mich., April 28, 1953; aged 47 y. 10 m. 16 d. He was married to Martha Yoder on June 10, 1930. Left to mourn his departure are his wife, 2 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Carroll Mohler, Ligonier, Ind.; and Edna-Mrs. Kenneth Schroder, Centerville, Mich.), 3 sons (Willis, Charles, and David, at home), his mother at Fairbank, Iowa, 6 brothers (Adam, Medford, Wis.; Moses, Constantine, Mich.; Noah, Arthur, Ill.; Christ, Constantine, Mich.; Milton, Fairbank, Iowa; and David, Burr Oak, Mich.), 5 sisters (Katie-Mrs. Dan Mast, Fairbank, Iowa; Sarah-Mrs. Sam Headings, Missouri; Anna ­Mrs. Ervin Schrock, Cochranton, Pa.; Mattie-Mrs. Joseph Stutzman, Faibank, Iowa; and Elizabeth-Mrs. Fred Swartzentruber, Scott, Ind.), 2 grandchildren, and a number of other relatives and friends. His father and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the North Goshen Mennonite Church, May 2, with Paul Mininger and Russell Krabill officiating. Burial was made in the Shore Cemetery, Shipshewana, Ind.

Elsey, --- Curtis, son of William I. and Flora Holtz (Sanders) Elsey, was born in Martin Co., Ind., Oct. 14, 1899; died at the Daviess County Hospital, Washington, Ind., after a serious illness of a month, April 5, 1953; aged 53 y. 4 m. 22 d. He was married to Jane Oneal who preceded him in death. In 1936 he married Dora Mcguire who survives. Also surviving are the following children (Clarence, Noblesville, Ind.; Walter, Mary Sue, Charles, Elizabeth, Lester, and Caroline, all at home), 2 grandchildren, 3 sisters, one brother, and 5 stepbrothers and stepsisters. Funeral services were held at the Berea Mennonite Church, April 7, in charge of Edd P. Shrock, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Hershberger, --- Kenneth James, son of James and Gladys (Kauffman) Hersheberger, was stillborn at the Bethel Deaconess Hospital, Newton, Kans., May 1, 1953. Surviving are his parents, and 3 grandparents. Graveside services were held at the Pennsylvania Mennonite Church cemetery, May 2, by Earl Buckwalter.

Miller, --- Linda Louise, daughter of Paul and Iva (Wengerd) Miller, passed away at the Altman Hospital, Canton, Ohio, March 21, 1953, from tubercular meningitis; aged 6 m. 10 d. She leaves her parents, 3 brothers (Raymond, James, and Paul, Jr.), 4 grandparents, 3 great-grandmothers and a number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were in charge of Lester A. Wyse, assisted by Roman Miller at the Hartville Mennonite Church.

Renkert, --- Welty S., son of Henry H. and Christine Renkert, was born near Dover, Ohio, Dec. 24, 1888, and moved with his family to West Liberty, Ohio, in early childhood. He was a member of the Lutheran Church but in early manhood united with the Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where he continued as a faithful member until God chose to call him home. He was united in marriage to Rachel Stoltzfus on Feb. 24, 1918, and was a faithful and devoted husband and father. In the early morning of April 29, 1953, he passed peacefully away following a heart attack; aged 64 y. 4 m. 5 d. He is survived by his wife, one daughter (Roberta-Mrs. Harold Hartzler, West Liberty, Ohio), 2 grandsons his stepmother (Mrs. Mary Renkert France, Bellefontaine, Ohio), 2 brothers (Edgar, Bellefontaine, Ohio; and Ralph, Newberg, Oreg.), one sister (Mrs. Margaret Stucky, Dover, Ohio), and many other relatives and friends. His parents and 3 brothers (Will, Eugene, and Walter) preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Oak Grove Mennonite Church, West Liberty, Ohio, with Nelson Kanagy officiating.

Showalter, -- Ira Samuel, son of Anthony and Elizabeth (Landis) Showalter, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., Oct. 3, 1893; passed away April 24, 1953, at his home, Waynesboro, Va.; aged 59 y. 6 m. 21 d. He passed away quietly in his sleep after a lingering illness. In his youth he accepted Christ and throughout his life he was interested and active in the work of the Lord. A devoted member and Sunday school teacher, he will be greatly missed. On Dec. 30, 1914, he was married to Edna Mae Shank, who faithfully and lovingly shared his interests. He is survived by his wife, 8 children (Marjorie-Mrs. Aaron M. Shank, Myerstown, Pa.; Winfred E., Waynesboro, Va.; W. Milton, Stuarts Draft, Va.; Lois-Mrs. Paul W. Herr, Lampeter, Pa.; Dorothy, Harrisonburg, Va.; Leonard, Lyndhurst, Va.; Shirley-Mrs. Herbert Minnich, Harrisonburg, Va.; and Ralph, at home), 14 grandchildren, one brother (Irvin, Linville, Va.), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Perry Shank, Broadway, Va.; Mrs. Aaron Hirstein, Cullom, Ill.; Mrs. Amos Heatwole, Dale Enterprise, Va.; and Nannie, Harrisonburg, Va.). Funeral services were held at the Springdale Mennonite Church, April 26, with Joseph R. Driver officiating and interment was made in the church cemetery.

Slabaugh, --- Martha, daughter of Emanuel and Sarah Schmucker, was born May 16, 1891, at Nappanee, Ind.; passed away March 23, 1953; aged 61 y. 10 m. 7 d. She was united in marriage to Daniel Slabaugh, who preceded her in death in 1951. Surviving are 5 children (Edna-Mrs. John Lungren, Viola-Mrs. Claude Bender, Laura, Raymond, and William, all of Hartville, Ohio), 6 stepchildren (Mary Ann-Mrs. Emanuel Hostetler, Mildred-Mrs. Roman C. Miller, Simon, Wallace, and Freeman, all of Hartville, Ohio; and Eldon, San Jose, Calif.), 6 grandchildren, 33 step-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Henry Hershberger and Mrs. Amos Miller, both of Indiana), and 3 brothers (Eli and William of Indiana, and Harvey, Independence, Iowa). She and her husband joined the Mennonite Church when they were married and she was a consistent, faithful member and worker in the church as long as her health permitted. She found much joy in attending services. Funeral services were in charge of Lester A. Wyse, assisted by Roman Miller, at Hartville Mennonite Church, with burial in the church cemetery.

Swartzentruber, --- Noah J., son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Hershberger) Swartzentruber, was born at Grantsville, Md., May 27, 1872; died at his home near Montgomery, Ind., April 24, 1953; aged 80 y. 10 m. 28 d. He united with the Amish Church in his youth, but in 1923 transferred his membership to the Berea Mennonite Church, whir he remained a faithful member until death. At the age of 19 he came to Indiana and on Nov. 26, 1896, was united in marriage to Barbara Wagler, who died in 1900. On July 3, 1902, he was united in marriage to Lydia Graber Brandenberger, who preceded him in death in 1947. One son was born to this union. He is survived by his son (Louis, Montgomery, Ind.), 2 stepdaughters (Mrs. Jonas Graber and Mrs. Peter J. Stoll, Montgomery, Ind.), 28 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, and one half sister (Mrs. A. J. Yoder, Arthur, Ill.). Funeral services were held at the Berea Mennonite Church by Tobias Slaubaugh, David Graber, and Edd P. Shrock, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Switzer, --- Susanna, daughter of Henry B. and Matilda (Snider) Dettweiler, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., April 14, 1867. In 1870 she moved with her parents to Zurich, and in 1893 to Midland, Va. On Oct. 18, 1896, she was united in marriage with Benjamin Franklin Switzer, who died in 1941. In 1908 they moved to Vestaburg, Mich., where they raised their family. After her husband's death she made her home with Oscar until April 26, 1953, when early on the Lord's day she went to be with her Lord; aged 86 y. 12 d. She accepted Christ as her Saviour when 16 years of age and lived a consistent Christian life for 70 years in the Mennonite Church. She was a charter member of the Zion Mennonite Church, Vestaburg, Mich., which was organized in 1914. She leaves to mourn her departure, 5 sons (Albert, Edward, Israel, Harvey, and Oscar), 11 grandchildren, one sister (Elizabeth Snyder) and a number of friends. One son (Sydney) died in infancy. Funeral services weir held at the Ferris Church of Christ by Erie E. Bontrager and Neil Buskirk, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.