Binkley, Emma B., daughter of the late Samuel J. and Susan (Caskey) Myers, was born in Strasburg Township, Pa., Nov. 27, 1880; departed this life at her home in Lancaster, Pa., Aug. 6, 1957; aged 76y . 8m. 10d. She was a member of the Landis Valley Mennonite Church for many years. On Nov. 23, 1899, she was united in marriage to Enos F. Binkley. She is survived by her husband, 6 children (William H., Ephrata, Pa.; E. Vernon, Lancaster, Pa.; Melvin M., Bird in Hand, Pa.; Florence-Mrs. Harry Noll, Lancaster, Pa.; Christ S., New Holland, Pa.; and Ruth-Mrs. Ira Burkholder, York, Pa.), 2 brothers (Harry, West Reading, Pa.; and Edwin, Ephrata, Pa.), 2 sisters (Florence-Mrs. Phares Shreiner, New Holland, Pa.; and Mary-Mrs. George Steffy, Ephrata, Pa.), 31 grandchildren, and 62 great-grandchildren. Two daughters and one son preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Landis Valley Church, Aug. 10, in charge of Levi M. Weaver and Ira D. Landis. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Brenneman, William J., son of Jacob and Mary (Yoder) Brenneman, son of Jacob and Mary (Yoder) Brenneman, was born in Iowa Co., Iowa, Dec. 3, 1878; passed away at his home in Iowa City, Iowa, Oct. 31, 1957; aged 78 y. 10 m. 28d. He was converted in 1903 and united with the West Union Mennonite Church. He was united in marriage to Miss Alice Shaffer Guyer, on Feb. 3, 1921. To this union was born one son. Surviving are his wife, one son (Emanuel J.), one sister (Anna-Mrs. Dan Horst), and one brother (Dan), all of Iowa City, Iowa. Two brothers (Menno and Eli) preceded him in death. He was ordained to the ministry in the Church of the Brethren, July 23, 1922. He served as pastor of the Hickory Grove congregation, Savannah, Ill., for two years, then moved to Sterling, Ill., where he served for a time. Later he transferred his membership to the Mennonite Home Mission, Chicago, Ill., where he served in various capacities until moving to Iowa City in 1954. Bro. Brenneman was for many years a loyal supporter of the Word of God and the church, and was always willing and ready to give his testimony for the Lord. Funeral services were held at the Lower Deer Creek Church, Kalona, Iowa, Nov. 2, in charge of Virgil Brenneman, Laurence Horst, and J. Y. Swartzentruber.
Brubacher, Anna, was born Dec. 10, 1881; died Nov. 7, 1957; aged 75y. 10m. 28d. On Dec. 25, 1906, she was married to Benjamin Brubacher. She is survived by her husband, 4 daughters (Emma-Mrs. Noah M. Martin; Ada-Mrs. Ezra H. Frey; Melissa-Mrs. John M. Martin; and Viola-Mrs. Samuel G. Martin), 5 sisters, 4 brothers, and 30 grandchildren. Two brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Funeral services were held in the Elmira Mennonite Church in charge of Howard S. Bauman and Oliver D. Snider. Interment in the St. Jacobs, Ontario Cemetery.
Good, Lizzie B., daughter of Harry G. and Susie (Bowman) Horning, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., July 17, 1903; died in the Lancaster General Hospital, Nov. 11, 1957, after an illness of two weeks; aged 54 y. 3m. 24d. She was baptized March 11, 1917, and united with the Bowmansville Mennonite Church. On Nov. 17, 1921, she was united in marriage to Howard Z. Good of East Earl, Pa. She is survived by her husband, who serves as bishop in the Bowmansville district churches, her mother, 15 children (Martha-Mrs. Clarence Stoner, Jonestown, Pa.; Rachel-Mrs. George Hoover, Oley, Pa.; Climena-Mrs. Amos Hostetter, Stevens, Pa.; Sanford, bethel, Pa.; Verna-Mrs. Warren Martin, Oley, Pa.; Sarah-Mrs. Lester Shultz, Willow Street, Pa.; Dorothy-Mrs. Harry Martin and Esther-Mrs. Raymond Martin, both of Lititz, Pa.; Kathryn-Mrs. Ray Martin, Mount Bethel, Pa.; Arthur, East Earl, Pa.; and Susie, Harriet, Helen, Parke, and Phoebe, all at home), 4 step-children (Harold H., Terre Hill, Pa.; Ira and Charity-Mrs. Parke Heller, both of Lititz, Pa.; and Charles, Lancaster, Pa.), 9 sisters, 5 brothers, and 54 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Bowmansville Church, Nov. 14, in charge of J. Paul Graybill and Moses Gehman. Burial in church cemetery.
Horning, Lizzie, daughter of the late John M. and Lizzie (Gehman) Weber, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., July 9, 1906; died at St. Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., following an operation, Sept. 28, 1957; aged 51 y. 2m. 16d. She was a faithful member of Leichty's Mennonite Church. Surviving are her husband (Levi), 3 children (Pearl, Eugene, and Marvin, all of East Earl, Pa.), 4 brothers (Henry, William, John, and Andrew), and one sister (Lucy-Mrs. Henry Martin). Funeral services were held at the Bowmansville Church in charge of David N. Weaver, Walter Martin, and Paul Z. Martin. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Leon, Mary, daughter of R. Rodriguez, was born June 8, 1931, at San Antonio, Texas; passed away Oct. 17, 1957; aged 25 y. 5m. 11d. Dearth was caused by acute pneumonia. On June 26, 1948, she was united in marriage to Joe Leon. Surviving are her husband, one son (Manuel), and one sister (Juanita Pena, Chicago, Ill.). She became a believer and was baptized Oct. 16, 1955. Funeral services were held at the Latin American Mennonite Church, Chicago, Ill., Oct. 21, in charge of Mario O. Snyder and John K. Kerth. Interment in Glen Oak Cemetery, Maywood, Ill.
Martin, Elvina, was born Aug. 8, 1907; died at the London, Ont., Hospital, after a lengthy illness, Nov. 7, 1957; aged 50 y. 2m. 29 d. Surviving are her mother (Mrs. Sarah Martin, Drayton, Ont.), 6 sisters (Hannah, Melinda, Sarah-Mrs. Joseph Horst, Salome-Mrs. Ezra Brubacher, Mary Ann-Mrs. Absalom Bowman, and Edna-Mrs. Ivan Weber), and 6 brothers (Henry, Alvin, Cleason, Noah, Milton, and Erwine). Her father (Isaac B. Martin) and 2 sisters (in infancy) preceded her in death. In her youth she united with the Mennonite Church and remained a faithful member until death. Funeral services were held at the Elmira, Ont., Church in charge of Howard S. Bauman and Norman H. Derstine. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Meyer, Emmanuel, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Meyer, was born in Zurich, Ont., June 16, 1895; died at the Freeport Sanatorium, after a lengthy illness, Oct. 20, 1957; aged 62 y. 4m. 4 d. Surviving are his mother, 3 sons (William, Mansfield, Pa.; Donald, Fairbanks, Alaska; and DeRoy Meyer Seibert, Covington, Pa.), 3 daughters (Annabelle-Mrs. Melvin Snyder, Baden, Ont.; Mary-Mrs. Laverne Snider and Sharon, both of Kitchener, Ont.), 2 brothers (Jacob, London, Ont.; and Jack, Kitchener, Ont.), 2 sisters (Mrs. Frank Brock, Toronto, and Mrs. Lorne Horst, Kitchener, Ont.), and 15 grandchildren. His wife (the former Julia Edwards) died in December, 1935. He was a member of the Zurich Mennonite Church. Fuenral services were held at the Ratz Funeral Home in charge of C. F. Derstine and Edgar Metzler. Burial in First Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Miller, Harvey D., son of Daniel C. and Mary (Conrad) Miller, was born near Canton, Ohio, May 14, 1888; died at his home in North Canto, Ohio, Nov. 4, 1957; aged 69 y. 5m. 19d. For some time he had been afflicted with dropsy, which also affected his heart. During the last few years of his illness he was reading his Bible through and had completed all but the last two chapters of the Old Testament. He is survived by his wife, 2 brothers (Eli D., Marshallville, Ohio; and Orrin D., Canton, Ohio), 4 nephews, and 2 nieces. Funeral services were held at the Beech Church in charge of O. N. Johns and Ray Bair. Interment in the church cemetery.
Myers, Robert E., son of Henry L. and Barbara (Ebersole) Myers, was born Dec.22, 1889, near Elizabethtown, Pa.; died Oct. 21, 1957; aged 67 y. 9m. 29d. in young manhood he went to Surrey, N. Dak., where he spent nine years in the pioneering farmer congregation. At the age of 14 he united with the Mennonite Church to which he remained faithful until death. He was active in the work of the church, serving as song leader, Sunday-school superintendent, and teacher at various times. He was ordained deacon in 1931 at Surrey, N. Dak. On Nov. 23, 1919, he was married to Maude M. King of West Liberty, Ohio. He is survived by 2 sons (Willis, Conneaut Lake, Pa.; and Mark, Geneva, Pa.), 3 sisters (Mrs. Mary Whisler, Mrs. Katherine Hurst, and Miss Elizabeth Myers, all of Lancaster, Pa.), one brother (Aaron, Findlay, Ohio), and 7 grandchildren. His wife and one son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Sunnyside Church, Conneaut Lake, Pa., where funeral services were held, in charge of Harvey Schrock and J. W. Oswald. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Ressler, Lydian (Kilmer), daughter of Phillip and Mary Ann Kilmer, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Feb. 28, 1876; departed this life at the home of her son (Milo), Oct. 30, 1957; aged 81 y. 8m. 2d. On Jan. 20, 1895, she was married to David K. Ressler. To this union were born 7 children (Milo, at home; John, Dalton, Ohio; Mary-Mrs. Moses W. Hurst, Goshen, Ind.; George, Orrville, Ohio; Bertha-Mrs. Noah Good, Wooster, Ohio; and Anna Mae-Mrs. Floyd Begly, Seville, Ohio). Surviving also are 2 sisters (Emma-Mrs. Harvey Martin, Goshen, and Mary-Mrs. Henry Horning, Goodville, Pa.), 2 brothers (David, Wadsworth, Ohio; and Henry, Sarasota, Fla.), 26 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter, 5 brothers and one sister. She united with the Mennonite Church in her early life and remained a faithful member until death. Funeral services were held at the Maple Hill Church (Ohio), Nov. 1, in charge of Moses G. Horst and Abram Good. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Rupp, Simon H., son of Henry L. and Catherine (Beck) Rupp, was born April 17, 1878, near Wauseon, Ohio; passed away Oct. 16, 1957; aged 79 y. 5m. 29 d. Death came within an hour after having been struck by an automobile while walking the short distance in his home from the West Clinton Church. In his youth he united with the Mennonite Church in Fulton Co. He later became a member of the West Clinton congregation, where he faithfully attended, serving as janitor for many years. On Aug. 9, 1900, he was united in marriage to Emma E. Wyse, sharing life's joys and sorrows for over 43 years. His companion passed away on Nov. 18, 1943. To this union were born 5 children. Surviving are 3 children (Eldon, Archbold, Ohio; Lawrence and Elsie-Mrs. Albert Reynolds, both of Wauseon, Ohio), 3 brothers (Daniel, Jacob, and Harvey), one sister (Anna-Mrs. Aaron Frey), 22 grandchildren, and 31 great-grandchildren. Two daughters (Herma-Mrs. Dennis Stucky and Cora-Mrs. Offie Studer), one brother (Frank), and 2 sisters (Eliza-Mrs. Jonas Short and Sarah-Mrs. Aaron Short), preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the West Clinton Church, Oct. 19, in charge of Dan Sommers, Ed. Frey, and Eldon Merillat. Burial in the Petttisville Cemetery.
Smucker, Caroline Emma, daughter of Joseph and Catherine Schertz, was born on the Schertz Homestead near Tiskilwa, Ill., Oct. 23, 1868; passed away Nov. 7, 1957; aged 89 y. 15 d. On Nov. 27, 1890, she was married to John H. Smucker, who preceded her in death, June, 1930. They began their married life on a farm near Aurora, Nebr., and after ten years moved back to Illinois and had lived in the Tiskilwa vicinity ever since. Surviving are 5 children (Cora-Mrs. E. I. Culp, Tiskilwa, Ill.; Ralph, Goshen, Ind.; Alta-Mrs. Wm. Ringenberg, Sheffield, Ill.; Wilbur, Tiskilwa, Ill.; and Donald, Park Ridge, Ill.), one brother (Albert, Tiskilwa, Ill.), 16 grandchildren, and 42 great-grandchildren. One sister, one half sister, and 6 brothers preceded her in death. In her youth she became a member of the Willow Springs Mennonite Church, where she remained a faithful member until death. Funeral services were held at the Willow Springs Church, Nov. 10, in charge of C. Warren Long. Burial in the church cemetery.
Stoltzfus, Elizabeth S., daughter of Jonathan and Katie (Fisher) Beiler, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Oct. 24, 1905; passed away in the Reading Hospital after a brief illness, Oct. 30, 1957; aged 52y. 6d. Death was due to a heart ailment which she had for the past two years. On Nov. 6, 1925, she was united in marriage to Aaron M. Stoltzfus, Elverson, Pa., who survives. Surviving also are 5 children (Omar B., Honey Brook, Pa.; Jonathan Z., Lavina B., Rebecca B., and Melvin A., all at home), 2 brothers (Aaron E., Gap, Pa.; and Omar H., New Holland, Pa.), 3 sisters (Barbara-Mrs. Stephen E. Stoltzfus, Kennedyville, Md.; Suvilla-Mrs. Amos E. Stoltzfus, Elverson, Pa.; and Fanny-Mrs. Melvin A. Stoltzfus, Bareville, Pa.), and 3 grandchildren. One son (John) preceded her in death. In her youth she united with the Amish Church, transferring her membership to the Mennonite Church four years ago. Funeral services were in charge of Aaron Glick, Abner Stoltzfus, Aaron F. Stoltzfus, and C. J. Kurtz. Burial in the Mast Cemetery.
Weber, Annie, Lavania, daughter of Martin B. and Katherine (Martin) Good, was born March 17, 1878, in Lancaster Co, Pa.; died Oct. 2, 1957, at her home near Terre Hill, Pa., after a one-day illness; aged 79 y. 6m. 15d. In her youth she accepted Christ and united with the Bowmansville Mennonite Church, of which she was a faithful member until death. On Oct.2, 1898, she was united in marriage to Henry M. Weber, who preceded her in death Dec. 10, 1924. Surviving are 6 children (Lillie, Narvon, Pa.; Katie, at home; Elizabeth, Harrisburg State Hospital, Harrisburg, Pa.; Ruth-Mrs. Bartram Leaman, Denver, Pa.; Martin and Margaret-Mrs. Leon Shirk, both of East Earl, Pa.), 2 brothers (Eli and Harvey Good, both of East Earl, Pa.), 10 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Bowmansville Church on Oct. 5 in charge of Moses G. Gehman. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Weber, Mrs. Israel, daughter of Christian and Minnie (Schroeder) Wanner, was born Jan. 31, 1865; passed away at her home Nov. 10, 1957; aged 92 y. 9m. 10d. She leaver her husband, one daughter (Honor Klinck, St. Catherines, Ont.), 2 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Elmira, Ont., Mennonite Church since its beginning in 1924. Funeral services were held at the Elmira Church in charge of Howard S. Bauman and Oliver D. Snider. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Wyse, Samuel Peter, son of Peter and Catherine (Roth) Wyse, was born near Wayland, Iowa, Feb. 19, 1899; passed away in his sleep Nov. 7, 1957; aged 68 y. 8m. 10 d. Death was due to a heart condition. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, of which he was a faithful member at the time of his passing. On Aug. 31, 1916, he was united in marriage to Emma Saltzman. They shared life together for over 41 years. To this union were born 3 children. Surviving are his wife, 3 children (Lorene-Mrs. Leonard Fisher, Marlin, and Eldon, all of near Wayland, Iowa), 3 sisters (Clara Moore, Salem, Oreg.; Sarah-Mrs. Dan Alliman, and Viola-Mrs. Dan G. Widmer, both of the Wayland community), and 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother (Henry) and 4 sisters (Mrs. Lena Roth, Mrs. Ida miller; Eliza Wyse and Mary, who died in infancy). In 1951, they retired from the farm and moved to Wayland because of his health. Funeral services were held on Nov. 9 at the Sugar Creek Church in charge of Vernon Gerig, Simon Gingerich, and Willard Leichty. Interment in the church cemetery.
Yoder, Mattie, daughter of John A. and Delilah (Kauffman) Miller, was born at Arthur, Ill., March 10, 1885; passed away at the Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Nov. 9, 1957; aged 72 y. 7m. 29 d. Her death was due to peritonitis and chest complications. She accepted Christ as her Saviour in her youth and was a faithful member of the East Union Mennonite Church at the time of her death. On Dec. 15, 1907, she was united in marriage to Jacob J. Yoder, Kalona, Iowa. To this union were born 8 children. Surviving are 6 children (Leota J-Mrs. Oren Lee, Picayune, Miss.; Elsie J.-Mrs. George Herrick, Pam Desert, Calif.; Arthur V., St. Clair, Mo.; and Esther J.-Mrs. Walter Speas, Clifford J., and Richard, all of Kalona, Iowa), 4 brothers, one sister, and 17 grandchildren. Her husband, 2 children (twins who died in infancy),3 brothers, and 4 sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the East Union Mennonite Church on Nov. 12 in charge of J. John J. Miller and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber. Burial in the East Union Cemetery.
Yoder, Pearl (Blank), was born July 1, 1883, at Gunn City, Mo.; died Oct. 26, 1957; aged 74 y. 3m. 26 d. She became suddenly ill and was taken to the hospital where she died a few days later. Death was due to a heart ailment of several years' duration. Since the spring of 1957 she had been living in the home of her only daughter, Mrs. Emery King, Kansas City, Kans. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and became a member of the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, near Garden City, Mo., and during her lifetime she remained loyal to the Christian faith and to the church. On Jan. 1, 1905, she was married to Emery E. Yoder, who died in 1952. With the exception of 8 or 9 months in Colorado, they spent their entire married life in the East Lynne community. Besides her daughter (Ina-Mrs. Emery King) she leaves one son (Clarence, Pleasant Hill, Mo.), 7 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Oct. 29 at the Sycamore grove Church in charge of James D. Yoder and Lowell D. Nissley. Burial in the Clear fork Cemetery.
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Biggerstaff, Donna Belle, daughter of C. Jay and Dinah Miller, was born in Johnson County, Iowa, March 23, 1933; passed away at the University Hospital in Iowa City, Nov. 13, 1957; aged 24 y. 7m. 20 d. She accepted Christ as her Saviour at the age of eleven and became a member of the East Union Mennonite Church. On Oct. 17, 1950, she was married to Marvin Biggerstaff. Surviving are her husband, her parents, 2 sons (Marvin Willis and William Gene), 2 brothers (Alvin, Grants, N. Mex. ; and Dale, at home), 4 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Marvin Yoder, West Chester, Iowa; Eldora, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Elnora-Mrs. Dave Bontager, Minneapolis, Minn.; and Vera-Mrs. Melvin Herschberger, Williamsburg, Iowa), her maternal grandmother (Mrs. Oba Miller), her paternal grandfather (Abner J. Miller) and 9 nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the East Union Mennonite Church, Kalona, Iowa, Nov. 16, in charge of J. John J. Miller and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber. Burial in the East Union Cemetery.
Eshleman, Daniel H., son of the late John H. and Hettie (Denlinger) Eshleman, was born in Salisbury, Twp., Sept. 27, 1873; died Nov. 7, 1957, at his home in Paradise, Pa., after an illness of six weeks; aged 85 y.1 m. 11 d. He accepted Christ as his Saviour in his youth and was a faithful member of the Kinzer Mennonite Church until death. In 1893 he was united in marriage to Susan E. Brackbill, who preceded him in death in 1948. Surviving are 4 children (Clarence B., Paradise, Pa.; Christian H., Lancaster, Pa.; Barbara-Mrs. Amos H. Sauder, Ephrata, Pa.; and Susanna, at home), 2 brothers (Henry D., Intercourse, Pa.; and Isaac H., Lancaster, Pa.), 4 sisters (Annie-Mrs. Samuel Newswanger, Atglen, Pa.; Mrs. Sue Risser, Hagerstown, Md.; Elizabeth-Mrs. David L. Landis, Lancaster, Pa.; and Esther-Mrs. Milton Hershey), 17 grandchildren, and 39 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Hershey Church, Nov. 10, in charge of Amos W. Weaver, Martin R. Hershey, and Clair Eby. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Johnson, Lizzie M., was born Sept. 20,1868; died May 31, 1957; aged 88 y. 8m. 11 d. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mary Ella-Mrs. Claude F. Reinford, Telford, Pa.; and Miss Annie Rebecca Johnson, Souderton, Pa.), 2 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She was a faithful and active member of the Towamencin Mennonite Church for many years. Funeral services were held at the Towamencin Church, Kulpsville, Pa., June 4, in charge of Ellis Mack. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Kahl, Lydia E., was born Dec. 16, 1869, in Rockingham County, Va.; died at the home of her son, John Sheets, Carthage, Mo., Nov. 16, 1957; aged 87 y. 11 m. She had been in failing health for more than two years. She was married to Peter S. Sheets, in Rockingham County, Va., who died Oct. 1, 1905. In 1920 she married Christian Kahl, and they made their home northeast of Carthage, Mo. Her second husband also preceded her in death. She had lived in Carthage about 20 years, the last three of which were spent in the home of her son. Surviving are 2 sons (John Sheets, Carthage, Mo.; and Paul Sheets, Webb City, Mo.), one sister (Mrs. Annie Mackey, Carthage, Mo.), 9 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the recently closed White Hall Mennonite Church near Oronogo, Mo. Funeral services were held at the Ulmer Mortuary Chapel, Carthage, Mo., Nov. 19, in charge of Earl Buckwalter. Burial in the Pennsylvania Mennonite Church Cemetery, Hesston, Kans.
Lockard, Elizabeth Hess, daughter of John Frederick and Mary (Hess) Brenneman, was born March 14, 1881, at Marticville, Pa.; passed peacefully away to her heavenly home, Nov. 9, 1957; aged 76 y. 7 m. 26 d. On March 10, 1903, she was married to Eli E. Lockard, who preceded her in death Sept. 4, 1951. Surviving are one son, 5 daughters, 18 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. She was received into the Mennonite Church in Oct., 1912, to which she remained a faithful member until death. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite Mission, Columbia, Pa., Nov. 12, in charge of Ivan D. Lehman. Burial in the Concordia Lutheran Cemetery.
Schrock, Vernon E., son of Ezra and Clara (Bontrager) Schrock, was born Nov. 24, 1933; passed away at the Goshen, Ind., General Hospital Oct. 21, 1957; aged 23 y. 10m. 26 d. He had had a liver and kidney ailment for six months. His condition became serious when flu set in and he was taken to the hospital about a week before his death. He confessed Christ as his Saviour at the age of 16 and remained a faithful Christian until death. Surviving are his parents, 8 brothers and 2 sisters (Tressie-Mrs. Edwin Knepp, Topeka, Ind.; Lester, Millersburg, Ind.; Ivan, Middlebury, Ind.; Glenn, Goshen, Ind.; and Frederick, David, Calvin, Treva, Galen, and Titus, at home).
Smith, Bonita Kay, daughter of Charles and Anna Mary (Shaub) Smith, Lancaster, Pa., was born Oct. 31, 1957; died Nov. 17, 1957; aged 17 d. Surviving are a sister (Deborah Yvonne), her maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Z. Shaub), and her paternal grandfather (Charles S. Smith). Graveside service was in charge of Christian B. Charles.
Stoltzfus, J. P., son of the late Gideon and Susanna Mast Stoltzfus, was born in Lancaster County, Pa., Dec. 25, 1876; passed away at the Tel Hai Rest Home, Sept. 2, 1957; aged 80 y. 8m. 8 d. He was married to Annie Resser, who died Nov. 3, 1936. To this union was born one daughter (Nora E.), who survives. He was engaged as a dealer in the automobile business in Elverson and Coatesville, Pa., from 1910 to 1947. Prior to his illness he had resided at Gap, Pa.. He was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church. Simple funeral services were held Sept. 4, in charge of Abnert G. Stoltzfus and Martin Hershey. Interment in the Kinzer Mennonite Cemetery.
Watson, Maude, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Snyder) Gardner, was born May 24, 1872; died at the home of her daughter (Bernice Dwyer, Curtis, Mich.), Aug. 31, 1957; aged 85 y. 3m. 7 d. She was married to Eugene La Bar on July 4, 1889. To this union were born 8 children (Ralph, Newberry, Mich.; Zelah Chambers, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Beatrice Williams and Opal Michelin, both of Hammond, Ind.; and Bernice Dwyer, Curtis, Mich.), 27 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great grandchildren. Two daughters preceded her in death. She accepted Christ at the age of 14 but later lost out in her Christian life. In 1941, she renewed her covenant with the Lord and was received as a member of the Wildwood Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until death. Funeral services were held at the Wildwood Church, Curtis, Mich., Sept.3, in charge of Clarence Troyer and Edwin Troyer. Burial in the Sandtown Cemetery.
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Bender, John Lee, son of Ezra C. and Gertrude (Kauffman) Bender, was born at Martinsburg, Pa., Aug. 30, 1932; died suddenly at the Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, Pa., Nov. 12, 1957; aged 25 y. 2m. 13d. Death was due to a pulmonary embolism resulting from a farm accident on Oct. 24, from which he had apparently been recovering satisfactorily. He is survived by his parents, one brother (Byron W., Majuro, Marshall Islands), a grandfather (John H. Bender, Springs, Pa.), a great-uncle (Fred R. Kauffman, Martinsburg, Pa.), and several aunts and uncles. He was graduated from Elkhart High School, Elkhart, Ind., in 1950 after which he began farming at his home near Martinsburg, Pa. He accepted Christ and united with the Prairie Street Mennonite Church in Elkhart, Ind., in 1940, later transferring his membership to the Martinsburg Mennonite Church in 1952, where he served as usher, Sunday-school secretary, and undertook full support of a missionary dependent. Funeral services were held a the Martinsburg Church on Nov. 17 in charge of Clyde Fulmer, John Gingrich, and J. D. Graber. Private burial services were held at the Kauffman Cemetery, Martinsburg, Pa., on Nov. 23 after the arrival of his brother and family.
Clemmer, Allan, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Clemmer, was born in Wallace Twp., Ont., Feb. 22, 1894; died at his home in Waterloo, Ont., Nov. 8, 1957, after a lengthy illness; aged 63 y. 9m. 11 d. He is survived by his wife (the former Pearl Schlueter), whom he married in 1934. Also surviving are 3 sons (Robert, Wilfred, and Frederick), one daughter (Helen), and one sister (Mrs. Irvin Cressman).A number of years ago he accepted Christ as his Saviour, and united with the Erb St. Mennonite Church, in which he remained faithful until the Lord Called him home. Funeral services were held at the Erb St. Church on Nov. 11, in charge of J. B. Martin and Clare Shantz. Burial in the Cressman Cemetery at Breslau, Ont.
Gingrich, Eli B., son of the late Moses and Magdelena (Bauman) Gingrich, was born in Peel Township, Feb. 6, 1898; passed away at his home, Oct. 22, 1957; aged 59 y. 8m. 16 d. On Dec. 26, 1952, he married Mrs. Barbara Snyder, of St. Jacobs, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Olive-Mrs. Clayton Shantz, Elnora, Ont.; Wilma, Elmira, Ont.; Eileen-Mrs. Vernon Martin, Elmira, Ont.; Doris, Goshen, Ind.; and Fern-Mrs. Harold Metzger, Wallenstein, Ont.), 3 stepsons (Wayne Snyder, Bridgeport Ont.; Melvin Snyder, St. Jacobs, Ont.; and Leighton, Akron, N. Y.), 3 brothers (Osiah and Nelson, Elmira, Ont.; and Amos, Waterloo, Ont.), and one sister (Mrs. Henry Brubacher, Elmira, Ont.). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Cyrenius and Urias), and 3 sisters (Rebecca, Blandina, and Leah). As a young man he accepted Christ as his Saviour and was a faithful member of the Floradale Mennonite Church until death. Funeral services were held at the Floradale Church on Oct. 25, in charge of Rufus Jutzi and Roy S. Koch. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Hemings, Rollin G., son of Fred E. and Carrie (Turner) Hemings, was born in Brownville, N. Y., July 2, 1894; died at his home in Oakford, Pa., Nov. 24, 1957; aged 63 y. 4m. 22 d. Death was due to arteriosclerosis. On May 30, 1913, he was married to Eleanor Parker of Carthage, N. Y. They moved to Pennsylvania in 1939. Surviving, besides his wife, are 4 daughters (Doris-Mrs. Frank Gates, Glenfield, N. Y.; Betty Jean-Mrs. James Blackburn, Cornwells Heights, Pa.; Phyllis-Mrs. Ray Kemp, Washington, D. C.; and Kaye-Mrs. Alvie Beachy, Springs, Pa.), one sister (Emma-Mrs. Charles Van Slyke, Carthage, N. Y.), 3 brothers (Ivan, Carthage, N. Y.; Lester, Bristol, Pa.; and Robert, New York City, N. Y.), and 6 grandchildren. He was a tenor soloist active for many years in a church in New York. In 1953 he rededicated his life to Christ and united with the Trevose Heights Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Trevose Heights Church in charge of Paul Histand and Richard Detweiler. Burial in the Doylestown Cemetery.
Lehman, Emma A., daughter of Joseph and Katherine Oesch, was born Jan. 7, 1879, at Wheatland, Mo.; died at the St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, Nov. 20, 1957; aged 78 y. 10m. 13 d. Death was due to a heart condition. She united with the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church at an early age. On Oct. 21, 1900, she was united in marriage to Solomon E. Lehman of Versailles, Mo., where they lived until 1919. They then moved to a farm near Garden City, mo., and in 1942 they moved to East Lynne. She is survived by 3 sons (Lawrence, Garden City, Mo.; Earl, Olathe, Kans.; and Dan, at home), 4 daughters (Mabel-Mrs. Milton Henry, Pleasant Hill, Mo.; Sarah-Mrs. Vernon Roach, Holden, Mo.; Anna and Mary, Garden City, Mo.), one sister (Mrs. Ida Smith, Garden City, Mo.), 2 brothers (W. J. Oesch, East Lynne, Mo.; and Simon Oesch, Kansas City, Kans.), 2 half sisters (Mrs. B. J. Yoder, Harrisonville, Mo.; and Mrs. A. D. Hartzler, East Lynne, Mo.), 7 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, 3 sons, 2 daughters, 2 sisters, one half sister, and one half brother. Funeral services were conducted at the Sycamore Grove Church, Nov. 23, in charge of James D. Yoder. Burial in the Clearfork Cemetery.
Miller, Elizabeth C., daughter of Christian and Barbara Miller was born near Haven, Kans., July 21, 1892; died at the Lagrange County (Ind.) Hospital, Nov. 23, 1957; aged 65 y. 4m. 2 d. In her girlhood days she became a member of the Old Order Amish brotherhood, later transferring her membership to the Mennonite Church, wherein she remained faithful until the time of her death. On Feb. 23, 1911, she was united in marriage to John W. Miller. To this union were born 4 sons and 7 daughters. She leaves to mourn her sudden departure her husband, 10 children (Samuel J., Howe, Ind.; Ella-Mrs. Jancey Kauffman; Barbara-Mrs. Freeman Miller, Anna-Mrs. Walter Gerber, Ruby-Mrs. Wayne Stopher, and Darlene-Mrs. John Ray Miller, all of Lagrange, Ind.; Paul and Ray, Sturgis, Mich.; and Guy, Three Rivers, Mich.), 2 sisters (Mrs. Susan Schrock, Shipshewana, Ind.; and Mrs. Barbara Sommers, Sugarcreek, Ohio), 34 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. One infant daughter preceded her in death. At the time of her death she held her membership with the Plato Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Emma Mennonite Church in charge of O. S. Hostetler, Ivan Miller and Willis Troyer. Burial in the Shore Cemetery.
Ross, Mary Magdalene, daughter of Joseph F. and Nancy (Hilyard) Brenneman, was born near Elida, Ohio, April 27, 1863; died at the home of Rudy S. Brunk, near Elida, Nov.21, 1957; aged 94 y. 6m. 25d. Death was due to the effects of an attack of pneumonia which she suffered six weeks ago. On Sept. 18, 1883, she was united in marriage to George H. D. Ross of Rockingham Co., Va., after which they established their home near Elida, Ohio. She lived in this community her entire life with the exception of 14 years (1902-16), in which she lived at La Junta, Colo. Her husband preceded her in death in 1936. She is survived by 2 sons (Robert R., Denbigh, Va.; and I. Mark, Wooster, Ohio), 2 daughters (Mrs. Onie Nilsson, San Francisco, Calif.; and Nora-Mrs. Wm. Hooks, Lima, Ohio), one brother (Noah, Milwood, Ohio), one sister (Susanna-Mrs. Perry Smith, Elida, Ohio), 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 4 children, one brother (Daniel), and 3 sisters (Emma Heatwole, Margaret Keller, and Lydia Diller). Funeral services were held at the Pike Church in charge of Paul Smith and E. B. Frey, assisted by D. A. Yoder, M. L. Troyer and G. H. Brunk. Interment in the Salem Cemetery.
Sommer, Ida, daughter of John J. and Sarah (Steiner) Lehman, was born near Kidron, Ohio, Oct.2, 1895; passed away at the osteopathic Hospital at Orrville, Ohio, Nov. 29, 1957; aged 62 y. 1m. 27d. She was bedfast the past two months suffering from cancer. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and became a member of the Mennonite Church, remaining loyal to the Christian faith and to the church. On Nov. 4, 1915, she was married to Christ P. Sommer, who preceded her in death Jan. 3, 1952. Their life together was spent on a farm one mile east of Kidron. Surviving are 4 children (Clarence, Kidron, Ohio; Ira and Dorothy-Mrs. Raymond Hofstetter, both of Dalton, Ohio; and Norman, Orrville, Ohio), 2 brothers (Amos Lehman, Sacramento, Calif.; and Melvin Lehman, Orrville, Ohio),3 sisters (Mrs. Louis Amstutz, Apple Creek, Ohio; Mrs. Isaac Zuercher, Orrville, Ohio, and Mrs. Elmer Gerber, Dalton, Ohio), and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the Kidron Church, Dec. 2, in charge of Reuben Hofstetter, William Detweiler, and Harold Bauman. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Yoder, Edward Z., Sr., son of Nancy and Ezra B. Yoder, was born at West Liberty, Ohio, July 6, 1881; died at Millersburg, Ohio, Aug. 31, 1957; aged 76 y. 1m. 25 d. He was the first to break the family circle. He was baptized in the summer of 1909 and united with the Spring Valley Mennonite Church near Kenmare, N. Dak. After moving to Oregon, he was united in marriage to Alice Pearl Troyer on Dec. 12, 1909. He and his companion enjoyed life together for forty-eight years, sharing their joys and sorrows. The last three years were spent in the home of their daughter, Mrs. Warren M. Miller. He was ordained to the ministry on Aug. 27, 1911, in the Zion Mennonite Church near Hubbard, Oreg., where he served nearly forty years. His constant concern was to save the lost, and to serve the Lord by helping those who were sick, in need and counseling boys during World War I and II. He and his companion were blessed with 3 sons (Paul E., Salem, Oreg.; Edward Z. Jr., Canby, Oreg.; and Sanford K., Hubbard, Oreg.), and 4 daughters (Charity-Mrs. Ronald Wolfer, Silverton, Oreg.; Lois-Mrs. Charles Kreider, Wadsworth, Ohio; Marjorie-Mrs. Richard Larson, Newport, Oreg.; and Kathryn-Mrs. Warren Miller, Millersburg, Ohio). He also leaves 2 sisters (Ola Mae Kanagy and Anna Yoder) and one brother (Dan C.) all of West Liberty, Ohio, and 29 grandchildren. Special services for relatives were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Miller Millersburg, Ohio, on Sept. 2 in charge of Sanford C. Yoder and D. D. Miller. On Sept. 6 funeral services were held at the Zion Church near Hubbard, Oreg., in charge of Clarence Kropf and Edward Kenagy. Burial in the Zion Memorial Park.
Yoder, Laura E., daughter of Moses D. and Polly (Wingard) Eash, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Sept. 2, 1870; died at their home at Hollsopple, Pa., Oct. 22, 1957; aged 87 y. 1m. 20 d. She was married to L. D. Yoder, who served as a deacon in the church for many years. He preceded her in death in 1945. She is survived by the following children (Nelson, Davidsville, Pa.; Nellie-Mrs. Henry Cable, Linnie-Mrs. Ralph Croyle, Morgan A., and Moses D., all of Hollsopple; and Annie-Mrs. Charles Shetler, Schellsburg, Pa.), one sister (Mary Baumgardner, Windber, Pa.), 18 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 children (Nora, Robert, and Mary-Mrs. James Cable). She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church for 67 years. Funeral services were held at the Kaufman Church, Oct. 25, in charge of Harry Y. Shetler and Irvin M. Holsopple. Interment in the Kaufman Cemetery.
Yoder, Sarah, daughter of Abraham and Fannie (Kurtz) Yoder, was born in Michigan, Dec. 28, 1864; died at the Mennonite Home for the Aged near Albany, Oreg., Nov. 26, 1957, after an illness of two years; aged 92 y. 10 m. 29 d. After the Civil War her family moved from Michigan to Missouri and from there to Oregon 60 years ago, where she remained until her death. She was the fifth in a family of eleven children and is survived by only one sister (Mrs. Obed Miller, Hammett, Idaho). Funeral services were held in the chapel of the Everhart and Kent Funeral Home on Nov. 30, in charge of John M. Lederach, pastor of the Zion Mennonite Church. Burial in the Zion Church Cemetery.
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Eigsti, Noah, son of Daniel and Elizabeth Eigsti, was born Oct. 30, 1896, in Livingston County, Ill.; passed away at his home in Flanagan, Ill., Nov. 29, 1957; aged 61 y. 30 d. On Jan. 1, 1919, he was united in marriage with Anna Saltzman. To this union were born two sons. He is survived by his wife, 2 sons (Leroy, at home; and Roland, El Paso, Ill.), 3 brothers (Sam and Will, Flanagan, Ill.; and Edward, Minonk, Ill.), one sister (Susie-Mrs. W. J. Schertz, Flanagan, Ill.), one stepsister (Mrs. James Poser, Hesston, Kans.), and 3 grandchildren. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour, uniting with the Waldo Mennonite Church, where he remained a faithful member until his death. Funeral services were held at the Waldo Church in charge of J. D. Hartzler, and E. J. Stalter. Burial in the Waldo Cemetery.
Erb, Albert, son of Jacob and Fannie (Kennel) Erb, was born Feb. 17, 1893, near O'Neill, Nebr.; passed away at Norfolk, Nebr., Dec. 4, 1957; aged 64 y. 9 m. 21 d. Death was due to a stroke which he suffered on Nov. 29, from which he never regained full consciousness. He was baptized and received into the Mennonite Church early in his youth, in which faith he remained until death. On Feb. 24, 1920, he was married to Agatha Huebert at O'Neill, Nebr. From the time of their marriage in 1920 until 1925 they made their home at Hadley, Minn. In the spring of 1924 they moved to the Beemer community, which has since been their home. Surviving are one son (Albert Jr., Bancroft, Nebr.), 3 daughters (Dorothy-Mrs. Leland Oswald, West Point, Nebr.; Rachel-Mrs. Henry Wenge, Washington, D. C.; and Evelyn-Mrs. Boyd Schantz, Bancroft, Nebr.), one brother (John, Lake Wilson, Minn.), and 2 sisters (Lizzie-Mrs. J. W. Oswald and Katie-Mrs. L. A. Ott, both of O'Neill, Nebr.). He was preceded in death by a son (Orville Ray, who died in infancy), one brother (Harry), and one sister (Mattie-Mrs. William Oswald). Funeral services were held at the Plum Creek Church in charge of Sam Oswald and Earnest Kauffman. Burial in the Beemer Cemetery.
Groff, Lester W., son of Irwin L. and Mary (Wenger) Groff, was born June 23, 1920, in Lancaster Co., Pa.; passed away very suddenly at the Lancaster General Hospital Oct. 23, 1957; aged 37 y. 4m. He united with the Paradise Mennonite Church in his youth, later transferring his membership to the Covenant E. U. B. Church in Lancaster. On Feb. 10, 1946, he was united in marriage with Alsenia Kuhns. Surviving are his wife, 2 children (Violet A. and Lester E., at home), his parents, one brother (Melvin L., Gordonville, Pa.), one sister (R. Elverta-Mrs. Roy K. Denlinger, Gordonville, Pa.), and his paternal grandmother (Celia Groff, Bareville, Pa.). Funeral services were held at the Paradise Church, Oct. 27, in charge of Clair Eby and Harold Peifer. Interment in the adjoining cemetery
Hess, Samuel David, son of Pre. James H. and Anna (Hershey) Hess, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., May 20, 1946; died in the Hahnemann Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 31, 1957; aged 11 y. 5 m. 11 d. Samuel was born with a congenital heart defect, and so was never as strong as a normal child. He Undernet several recent operations which were successful, but death was caused by a blood clot which entered his brain. Two years ago he accepted Christ as his Saviour and became a member of the Byerland Mennonite Church. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister (Esther), 3 brothers (James Jr., Ernest, and Luke, all at home), his paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Aaron R. Hess), and his maternal grandmother (Mrs. Fannie G. Hershey). Funeral services were held at the Byerland Church, Nov. 3, in charge of two of his uncles, Maris W. Hess and David N. Thomas. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Miller, Ida May, daughter of J. A. and Mary Boller, was born in Johnson County, Iowa, June 7, 1889; passed away at the University Hospital, Iowa, Nov. 30, 1957; aged 68 y. 5m. 23 d. Her death was due to a circulatory disorder. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the East Union Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful member until her death. On Aug. 17, 1910, she was united in marriage to Alva Miller. To this union were born 2 sons and one daughter, all of whom survive (Glen and Gordon, both of Kalona, Iowa; and Freda, at home). Also surviving are 3 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 2 brothers. Funeral services were held at the East Union Church in charge of J. John J. Miller and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber. Burial in the Sharon Hill Cemetery.
Reeb, Frieda, daughter of Jacob and Julia (Moinser) Armel, was born Feb. 21, 1875, in Karlsruhe, Germany; died at the York General Hospital, Nov. 26, 1957; aged 82 y. 9m. 5 d. She underwent surgery several weeks ago, from which she never fully recovered. She united with the Mennonite Church in her youth and remained faithful until death. In 1892 she came to America, locating at Sheldon, Kans. On March 20, 1894, she was united in marriage with Carl Reeb, who preceded her in death July 6, 1943. To this union were born five children. In 1905, she with her husband and family moved to Shickley, Nebr., where she lived for 52 years. Surviving are 2 sons (George and William, Shickley, Nebr.), 2 daughters (Frieda-Mrs. Jake Birkey, Strang, Nebr.; and Emma-Mrs. Albert Roth, Shickley, Nebr.), 5 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by one son (Carl), a son-in-law, one grandson, and one great-grandson. Funeral services were held at the Salem Mennonite Church, Shickley, Nebr., Nov. 29, in charge of Fred Reeb, Peter Kennel, and Lee Schlegel.
Yoder, Mary Ellen, daughter of Valentine and Kathryn (Springer) Birky, was born April 19, 1888, near Hopedale, Ill.; passed away in the Spring Valley Hospital, Dec. 4, 1957; aged 69 y. 7 m. 15 d. Early in her youth she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the East Bend Mennonite Church near Fisher, Ill. In 1910 she transferred her membership to the Willow Springs Church, where she remained faithful until her death. On Feb. 23, 1910, she was married to Joseph Yoder. They made their home in Bureau County on a farm and in the last years in Tiskilwa. They became the parents of four children. She is survived by her husband, 3 sons (Howard, -----, Calif.; Walter, St. Charles, Ill.; and Earnest, Tiskilwa, Ill.), one daughter (Bernice Yoder, Chicago, Ill.), 2 sisters (Elsie Birky, Meadows, Ill.; and Mrs. Dan Slagel, Morton, Ill.), one brother (Valie J., Foosland, Ill.), and 3 grandchildren. Her parents, 2 brothers, and 3 sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Willow Springs Church, Dec. 6 in charge of C. Warren Long. Burial in the church cemetery.
Zimmerman, Ivan G., son of Joseph and the late Mary (Glauner) Zimmerman, was born Sept. 4, 1888, in Lancaster Co., Pa.; passed away at his home in Goodville, Pa., Nov. 8, 1957, following an illness of one year; aged 69 y. 2 m. 4 d. In his youth he accepted Christ and united with the Goodville Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful member until his death. He is survived by his wife, Mary (Hollinger), and 2 brothers (Joseph G. and Benjamin G., both of Lancaster Co., Pa.). Funeral services were held at the Goodville Church, Nov. 11, in charge of Alvin Martin and Walter Martin. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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Eby, Clayton, son of the late Moses and Esther Eby, was born Oct. 11, 1904; died at the South Memorial Hospital, Galt, Ont., after a brief illness, Sept. 17, 1957; aged 52 y. 11m. 6 d. He accepted Christ as his Saviour in youth, united with the Mennonite Church, and remained a faithful member until death. On Oct. 2, 1934, he was married to Serena Shantz. To this union were born 4 children, 3 of whom survive (David, Gladys, and Richard). One grandchild also survives. Funeral services were held at the Preston Mennonite Church, Sept. 20, in charge of B.B. Shantz, Howard Good, and C. N. Good. Interment in the Hagey Cemetery.
Lehman, Fannie, daughter of Isaac and Fannie (Zook) Kauffman, was born Sept. 4, 1874, near New Castle, Pa.; passed away Dec. 7, 1957, at Forrestville, Pa., after a lingering illness; aged 83 y. 3 m. 4d. From her youth she was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, New Wilmington, Pa. Surviving are one son (Norman, Volant, Pa.), one daughter (Mrs. Mariann Redmond, Forrestville, Pa.), one adopted daughter (Mrs. Dorothy Moore, Cleveland, Ohio), 22 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Lehman, on May 3, 1939. Two brothers and one sister also preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Maple Grove Church with Nathan Nussbaum and Roy Kauffman, officiating. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Martin, Mrs. Katie, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Widrick) Steria, was born near Croghan, N. Y., March 29, 1881; died at the Lewis County General Hospital, where she had been a patient for only one day, Nov. 15, 1957; aged 76 y. 7 m 17d. She had been in failing health for the last one and one-half years. On Jan. 6, 1900, she was married to Peter C. Martin, who preceded her in death on Oct. 27, 1955. Surviving are 3 daughters (Malinda-Mrs. Sam Gingerich, Croghan, N. Y.; Rose-Mrs. Daniel Widrick, Castorland, N. Y.; and Mabel-Mrs. Elmer Moser, Lowville, N.Y.), one son (Alvin), and 2 brothers (David Steria, Croghan, N. Y.; and Joseph Steria, New Bremen, N. Y.). Funeral services, Nov. 18, were in charge of Lloyd Boshart at the Conservative Mennonite Church of which she was a faithful member.
Mast, Amanda (Troyer), was born in Holmes County, Ohio, Nov. 14, 1864; died in Millersburg, Ohio, Dec. 9, 1957; aged 93 y. 25 d. In 1880 she was baptized and became a member of the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, later transferring her membership to the Martin's Creek Church. On Oct. 28, 188, she was united in marriage to A. J. Mast, who preceded her in death nearly a year ago. They had lived together a little over sixty-eight years. Surviving are 6 children (Alta-Mrs.-----Fry, Monroe; Verna-Mrs.---Lowe, Katie-Mrs. Chester, Kauffman, Mabel-Mrs. Melvin Boley, and Esther-Mrs. Perry Hochstetler, all of Millersburg, or vicinity), 2 brothers (Levi Troyer, Orrville, Ohio; and Jonathan Troyer, Walnut Creek, Ohio), 2 half sisters (Mrs. Harvey Mullet, Sugarcreek, Ohio; and Miss Carrie Troyer, Wooster, Ohio), 2 half brothers (Clarence Troyer, Baltic, Ohio; and Earl Troyer, Walnut Creek, Ohio), 17 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the Martin's Creek Church, Dec. 12, in charge of D. D. Miller and S. W. Sommer.
Neucomer, Annie C., daughter of Amos and Martha (Nissly) Strickler, was born at Salunga, Pa., Nov. 9, 1867; passed away at her home near Mt. Joy, Pa., Nov. 13, 1957; aged 90 y. 4 d. She was the last of her family of brothers and a sister. Surviving are a daughter (Martha-Mrs. Menno Hoffer, Manheim, Pa.), 2 sons (Amos and Martin, both of Mt. Joy, Pa.), 8 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband (Norman S. Neucomer), who died in 1940; also a son, a grandson, and a great-grandson. She was a faithful member of the Chestnut Hill Mennonite Church for many years. Funeral services were held at the Landsiville Church in charge of Henry Lutz and Raymond Charles. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Rennie, Burton H., son of Henry and Frances (Slocum) Rennie, was born March 23, 1867, at Greig, N. Y.; died at the home of his daughter, Sept. 30, 1957; aged 90 y. 6 m. 7 d. Surviving are 3 sons, 3 daughters, 21 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. Four years ago he became a Christian and was baptized upon confession of his faith. His testimony to the saving power of God will continue to speak in the minds of others for many years. Funeral services were held at the home in charge of Leon Martin. Burial in the Old Glendale Cemetery, near Castorland, N. Y.
Roth, Nicholas N., son of Nicholas and Magdelena (Yoder) Roth, was born in Alsace Lorraine, May 10, 1883; passed away at his home near Albany, Oreg., Dec. 4, 1957; aged 74 y. 6m. 24 d. At the age of 9 he, with his parents, came to America, locating near Wayland, Iowa. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church near Wayland, Iowa. He later transferred his membership to the Fairview Church near Albany, where he remained a faithful member until death. On Jan.1, 1920, he was married to Kathrine Maurer. Surviving are his wife and the following children (Ina-Mrs. Jonas Hershberger, Tangent, Oreg.; Anna-Mrs. Melvin Schrock, Tangent, Oreg., at present living in Harrisonburg, Va.; and Rachel-Mrs. Dan Stutzman, Albany, Oreg.). Also surviving are a daughter-in-law (Mrs. Ruth Roth, Goshen, Ind.), one brother (Ben R. Roth, Wayland, Iowa), one sister (Mrs. Anna Gerig, Albany, Oreg.), and 14 grandchildren. A son (Urban G.), 3 brothers, one sister, and 7 half sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Dec. 7 in the Fairview Church in charge of N. M. Birky and Henry Gerig. Burial in Willamette Memorial Park Cemetery.
Schertz, Amos A., son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Gingerich) Schertz, was born Dec. 3, 1879, near Eureka, Ill.; died at the Brooks County Hospital, Falfurrias, Texas, Nov. 17, 1957; aged 77 y. 11m. 14 d. In his early youth he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until death. On Jan. 12, 1905, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Ulrich, of Garden City, Mo. He spent his early married life with his family in Illinois as a farmer. In Nov. 1929, he and his family moved to Falfurrias, Texas. Since Sept. 10, 1930, he has resided on his farm west of that city. He is survived by his wife, 3 children (Harold J. and Violet Mae, Falfurrias, Texas; and Arthur L., Nampa, Idaho), one sister (Bertha Imhoff, Metamora, Ill.), and one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Henry G. and Andrew P.), and 2 sisters (Emma-Mrs. Samuel Steider, his twin; and Elizabeth-Mrs. C.M. Ulrich.). Funeral services were held at the Falfurrias Church of the Brethren, Nov. 19, in charge of K. O. Thralls and H. F. Reist. Burial in the Falfurrias Burial Park.
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