Baker, Charles Daniel, Detroit, Mich., was born in London, England, Oct. 28, 1873; died April 5, 1957; aged 83 y. 5m. 8 d. He was the youngest and last surviving member of the family of 22 children, born of Irish-Welsh parents. He was married in London, England, to Elizabeth Clara Barrett on May 27, 1897. In 1906 he brought his family to Wallaceburg, Ont., before moving to Detroit, Mich., in 1910. He was afflicted with deformative rheumatoid arthritis during the past 25 years and was incapacitated during the last 10 years. Death came as a result of a heart attack. He was baptized into the Detroit Mennonite Church in 1933, where he held membership at the time of his passing. He is survived by his wife, 2 daughters (Louise-Mrs. George Buska, Dearborn, Mich.; and Grace-Mrs. Stephen Barno, Detroit), 2 sons (Charles Daniel Jr., and Thomas Leonard), both of Detroit, 10 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. A son and a daughter preceded him in death. Funeral services on April 8 from the Ross B. Northrop and Son Funeral Chapel were conducted by C. Nevin Miller, with burial in the Parkview Cemetery, Livonia, Mich.

Bergey, Jonas T., son of Samuel and Mary (Young) Bergey, was born in Franconia, Pa., Oct. 3, 1884; died of a heart attack at Souderton, Pa., Oct. 20, 1956; aged 72 y. 17 d. Surviving are his wife, Emma (Derstine) Bergey, 2 children of a former marriage (Willard D., Lansdale, Pa.; and Ada-Mrs. Stanley Hendricks, Souderton, Pa.), 3 grandchildren, and one stepbrother. He was a faithful member of the Plains Mennonite Church, Lansdale, Pa., where funeral services and interment took place Oct. 25, with J. C. Clemens in charge.

Brubacher, Elizabeth, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Brubacher, was born near Bothwell, Ont., Sept. 20, 1876; died at her home near Waterloo, Ont., following an illness of a few weeks; aged 80 y. 8m. 24 d. On Sept. 24, 1895, she was married to Menno B. Brubacher, who predeceased her in 1952. Surviving are 4 daughters (Mrs. Leah Bender, Waterloo; Lydia Ann, Annie, and Elizabeth, all at home), one sister (Mrs. Mary Ann Frey, St. Jacobs, Ont.), one brother (Aaron S., Mountain Home, Idaho), 2 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. One daughter died in infancy. She joined the Mennonite Church as a young girl and died in the same faithful. Funeral services were conducted at the St. Jacobs Church on June 16 by Roy S. Koch assisted by Noah Husnberger. Burial was made in the Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery.

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Brubaker, Menno R., was born on March 24, 1884, to Martin and Barbara Brubaker, East Salem, Pa.; passed away June 3, 1957, at his home in Richfield, Pa., after an illness of several years; aged 73 y. 2m. 10 d. For the past 48 years he served faithfully as a minister of the Cross Roads Mennonite Church in Richfield and of Lauver's Church at McAlisterville, Pa. Surviving are his wife, Ada M Martin Brubaker, to whom he married on Dec. 16, 1909 and 8 children (Samuel M. McAlisterville; John S., Lititz; Aaron O., Lancaster; M. David, Mt. Joy; Luke A., Lancaster), 2 daughters (Mrs. Ruth E. Ronk, Paradise; and. Mary M. Zook, Belleville), 33 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Amanda Heckman, Richfield; Mrs. Minnie Lauver, McAlisterville, and Mrs. Catherine Lehman, Lancaster). Funeral services on June 6 at the Cross Roads Church were in charge of the junior bishop, Donald Lauver, and Boyd Kauffman. Interment was made in the Delaware Church Cemetery, East Salem.

Buckwalter, Anna, daughter of the late Jonas and Anna (Bollinger) Bucher, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Oct. 25, 1865; after an illness of 5 weeks departed this life, April 18, 1957, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maggie Miller, Fentress, Va.; aged 91 y. 5m. 24 d. On Oct. 10, 1886, she was united in marriage to the late John A. Buckwalter, who preceded her in death Aug. 9, 1945. Surviving are 8 daughters (Mrs. Mary Summers, Ephrata, Pa.; Mrs. Anna Buch, Lancaster, Pa.; Mrs. Irene Rosenfeld, Philadelphia, Pa.; Mrs. Alice Keffer, Huntington, W. Va.; Mrs. Maggie Miller, Nettie Buckwalter, Mrs. Ruth Thomas and Mrs. Naomi Hobbs, all of Fentress), 3 sons (Harvey C., Ephrata, Pa.; John B., Anderson, S. C. ; and Abram R., Fentress), 27 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. The family moved to Virginia 47 years ago. She accepted Christ as her personal Saviour at the age of 21 and was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church until death. Funeral services were conducted April 22 at the Mt. Pleasant Mennonite Church by C. D. Bergey and A. D. Wenger. Interment was made in the cemetery nearby.

Brunk, David Alvin, son of Menno and Eliza (Hunt) Brunk, was born in Ellice Twp., Ont., on Feb. 10, 1919; passed away at his lifelong residence on April 15, 1957; aged 38 y. 2m. 4 d. On Dec. 2, 1943, he was married to Mary Wagler, Wellesley, Ont. Surviving are his wife, 2 sons (Donald and Melvin), one daughter (Marilyn), all at home, his aged parents, one brother (Edgar, Stratford), and one sister (Louise-Mrs. David Gascho, Poole, Ont.), and many relatives and friends. He was predeceased by a brother. He accepted Christ as his Saviour in his youth and was a faithful member of the Poole A. M. Church. He taught his Sunday-school class in the forenoon on the day he passed away. Funeral services were held April 17 at the Poole A. M. Church, in charge of Moses H. Roth and Herbert Schultz, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Detweiler, Malinda K., daughter of John and Elizabeth (Krout) Alderfer, was born in Hilltown Twp., Pa., Dec. 29, 1874; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Norman G. Yoder, March 19, 1957; aged 82 y. 2 m. 10 d. On Dec. 16, 1893, she was married to Mahlon D. Detweiler, who preceded her in death Nov. 12, 1938. Also preceding her were 2 daughters. Surviving are 6 children (Jacob A., Telford; Alfred A., Sassamansville; Howard A., Souderton; Mahlon A., Telford; Norman A., Sellersville; and Stella-Mrs. Norman G. Yoder, Coopersburg), 21 grandchildren. 37 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Abram k. Alderfer, Fountainville, Pa.). She accepted Christ as her Saviour in her youth and was a member of the Rockhill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held March 24 by Clinton Landis and Edwin Souder, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Eby, Oliver, son of Henry B. and Sarah (Honsburger) Eby, was born Oct. 22, 1889, in Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont.; died at his daughter's home, Kelowna, B. C., May 9, 1957; aged 67 y. 6 m. 17 d. On Dec. 10, 1915, he married Amelia Ulmer, who preceded him Oct. 7, 1934. Two children also preceded him. Surviving are 2 daughters (Edna-Mrs. Larry Green, Kelowna; Gladys, Regina, Sask), and 2 sons (Leo, Morse, Sask. And William, Guernsey, Sask.), 9 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 4 sisters, and 2 brothers (Mrs. Edwin Bowman, a full sister, the following half sisters and brothers, Mrs. Gordon Weber, Florence Eby, both of Kitchener; Ella Eby, St. Catharines; Irvin and Edwin, kitcheners). In 1911 he went to the Guernsey district in Saskatchewan, in 1943 to Saskatoon, and in 1950 to British Columbia. For a number of years he held membership at the Sharon Mennonite Church, and although that fellowship was broken, we are glad to say that toward the close of his life, his attention was again drawn to the Word of God. Funeral services were held at the Sharon Church in charge of Stanley D. Shantz.

Eschliman, Blanche E., daughter of the late Henry A. and Anna M. (Ober) Eschliman, was born near North Lawrence, Ohio, Oct. 27, 1911; passed away after several months of physical disability on May 15, 1957; aged 45 y. 6m. 18d. Surviving are 2 sisters (Eunice M. Eschliman, and Mrs. Gladys Mellinger, both of North Lawrence) and a large number of other relatives and friends. In her youth she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Pleasant View Church where she was active in the service of the Lord. Funeral services held in the Pleasant View church were conducted by Elmer E. Yoder, assisted by Stanford Mumaw, with interment in the church cemetery.

Good, Sara Jane, daughter of Lawrence E. and Grace (Bower) Good, Fleetwood, Pa., was born May 22, 1957; died June 4, 1957, in the Community General Hospital, Reading, Pa.; aged 13 d. Besides the parents she is survived by her grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Bower, Hatfield and Allen Good, Fleetwood), and two great-grandmothers. John Lapp conducted graveside services in the Plains Mennonite Cemetery, Lansdale, Pa.

Hilscher, Elizabeth (Mortar), was born Sept. 7, 1869, in Franklin Co., Pa.; passed away April 17, 1957; aged 87 y. 7 m. 10 d. She became a Christian at about 17 years of age and united with the Church of the Brethren at Upton, Pa. When her husband, Isaac Hilscher, was converted and united with the Mennonite Church, she moved her membership to the Williamson Church in 1945, and was faithful until the time of her death. She had been ill since Dec., 1956, and spent the last 3 weeks of her life in the Waynesboro, Pa., hospital. Her husband, who survives her, is now residing at the Mennonite Old People's Home, Maugansville, Md. Funeral services were conducted from the Zimmerman Funeral Home, Greencastle, Pa., with Harvey E. Shank in charge, assisted by Norman H. martin and Mahlon D. Eshleman, with burial in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Hagerstown, md.

Hoover, Ella, daughter of Joseph and Mary Brenneman, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Oct. 24, 1877; passed away at her home on May 23, 1957, after a lingering illness of 5 years; aged 79 y. 6 m. 29 d. On Feb. 1898, she was married to John M. Hoover, who preceded her in death in 1933. Surviving are 2 daughters and one son (Mae-Mrs. Maurice Bleacher, Myrtle at home, and Earl, all of Manor Twp.), 6 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. She was a faithful member of the Masonville Mennonite Church for many years. Funeral services were held at the Gundel Funeral Home on May 27 in charge of Christian Charles and William E. Sherriff, with burial in the Masonville Mennonite Cemetery.

Keener, Warren A., son of the late Edwin O. and Emmarene (Arnold) Keener, was born in Maytown, Pa., June 9, 1901; died June 13, 1957, in the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, following a lung operation. Surviving are his wife, the former Cuma L. Harshberger, to whom he was married on June 20, 1923, 2 daughters (Celeste, at home, and Wanda-Mrs. Harvey Lighty, Elizabethtown, Pa.), a stepmother (Mrs. Martha Keener, Bainbridge, Pa.), a brother (Edwin, McClure, Pa.),a half brother (Lloyd L., Bainbridge), a stepsister (Grace-Mrs. Amos Z. Longenecker, Elizabethtown, Pa.) and one grandchild. Funeral services were conducted in the Booth Funeral home in McVeytown by Luke Bowser and Ross D. Metzler, with interment in the Juniata Memorial Park.

Kurtz, Rhoda Mae, daughter of Chris and Betty (Coblentz) Kurtz, was born Aug. 25, 1953; died June 11, in the Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio, after a short illness; aged 3 y. 10 m. 17 d. Surviving are her parents, one sister (Violte Ann), one brother (Labon Eugene), grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hershberger, Hartville, Ohio; and Crist J. Kurtz, Middlefield, Ohio), great-grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Menno Troyer and Emma Coblentz), and many other relatives. Funeral services were held at the Maple Grove Conservation Church on June 13 in charge of Frank Dutcher and John H. Bender.

Lee, Kate Neuhauser, daughter of C. B. and Catherine (Stoltzfus) Neuhauser, was born Oct. 17, 1867, in Lancaster Co., Pa.; died Feb. 10, 1967, at her home in Slidell, La., aged 89 y. 4 m. 2 d. When a small child she moved with her parents to Concord, Tenn., where she lived for the greater part of her life. Early in life she was baptized by her grandfather, bishop John Stoltzfus, and received into the church at Concord. She continued a faithful member of the Mennonite Church throughout her long life. An unusually winning Christian personality and a concern for the souls of men made her the helpful, comforting friend of young and old, rich and poor, colored and white, whether of low or high estate. When frail in body she could no longer leave her home to perform ministries of love, she supported the work of the church here and throughout the world with prayer and gifts. One of a family of 9 children, she is survived by 2 sisters (Sade-Mrs. John A. Yoder, Wooster, Ohio, 96 years old; and Tina-Mrs. I. W. Royer, Orrville, Ohio, 82 years old). On Oct. 17, 1894, she was married to T. B. Lee of Friendsville, Tenn. They were blessed with over 50 years of happy home life. Her husband, daughter, Katherine, and granddaughter, Betty Kate Lee Peck preceded her in death. She is survived by 2 sons (Joseph R., Slidell, La.; Ruth, Slidell, La.), 4 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 21 by Ed. J. Miller, M. H. Fields, and Clyde Rogers. Burial was made in Slidell.

Miller, Blanche, daughter of Mose and Kate (Eimen) Ropp, was born near Kalona, Iowa, June 30, 1900; passed away at her home near Kalona, June 6, 1957; aged 56 y. 11m. 6 d. She accepted Christ as her Saviour in her youth and became a member of the Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful member her entire life. In early childhood, she went with her parents to Pigeon, Mich., where she grew to young womanhood. She spent 5 years as a worker at the Kansas City Mission under the leadership of Bro. J. D. Mininger. On June 6, 1937, she was married to V. David Miller. They lived in Kansas City for several years, following which they moved to a rural community near Edwards, Mo., where they were engaged in mission work for 12 years. Later, because of failing health, they moved in Iowa. Surviving are her husband, 3 stepsons (Doyle, Columbia, Mo.; Curtis, Hutchinson, Kans.; and Vernon, Iowa City, Iowa), 3 step grandchildren, her father and 4 sisters (Cleora-Mrs. Aaron Spicher, Alta-Mrs. Joe Erb, Rosetta-Mrs. Gordon Miller, all of the Kalona-Wellman community and Katie, Hesston, Kan.). Funeral services were held at the East Union Church on June 8 in charge of A. Lloyd Swartzendruber and J. John J. Miller, with burial in the church cemetery.

Reifsnider, Ellamina, daughter of the late Jeremiah and Fannie (Weaver) Reifsnider, was born Sept. 30, 1881; passed away on April 11, 1957, aged 75 y. 7 m. 12 d. She was a member of the Marion Mennonite Church from her youth and expressed her Christian life by serving in the homes of others in need-she was so engaged at the time of her sudden death. She is survived by one sister (Mrs. Daniel Kuhns, Chambersburg), and one brother (Jacob, Mt. Joy), and a number of nieces and nephews. Funerals services were held at the Chmabersburg Church April 14, by J. Irvin Lehman, Norman Martin, and Merle Cordell, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Schiffler, Catherine, daughter of Emmanuel and Nancy Lapp, was born at Roseland, Nebr., March 31, 1885; passed away May 31, 1957, at Filer, Idaho; aged 72 y. 2m. On Feb. 14, 1906, she was married to John Schiffler, who preceded her in death on Oct. 18, 1951. Surviving are 2 sons (Enos, Twin Falls, Idaho, and Allen, Filer), one daughter (Rachel-Mrs. Wilbur Holderread, Aibonito, P. R.), 8 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Frank and Daniel, both of Kalispell, Mont.), and 4 sisters (Esther-Mrs. Eli Shank, Brownsville, Oreg.; Sadie-Mrs. Harvey Shank, Filer; Ruth-Mrs. Guy Shank, Nampa, Idaho, and Frances-Mrs. Jonas Kauffman, Molalla, Oreg.). The family moved from Roseland to Filer, Idaho, in 1913 where she served in various activities of the church, and since the death of her companion she spent much time in caring for the sick. She united with the Mennonite Church at Roseland when in her youth and remained faithful until death. She had gone to stay with an elderly lady the night of her death. When she didn't arise at the usual time in the morning, they went in and found her peacefully asleep in Jesus. Funeral services were conducted at the Filer Church on June 6 by Louis Landis and S. Honderich.

Schmucker, Catherine, daughter of the late Joseph and Fannie (Krabill) Conrad, was born near Louisville, Ohio, Sept. 4, 1863; died in the Twlight Nursing Home, North Canton, Ohio, June 15, 1957; aged 93 y. 9 m. 11d. At the age of 15 she accepted Christ as her Saviour and was received into the fellowship of the Beech Church, in which she continued these 78 years. On Dec. 6, 1883, she was married to Daniel Schmucker. To this union were born 13 children-6 sons and 7 daughters. Her husband served the Beech Church as deacon for nearly 37 years. He preceded her in death on Feb. 25, 1925. Age gradually crept up on her and the body weakened until the day of her death when she suffered three cerebral hemorrhages. For many years she made her home with the children. Two weeks before her passing she was taken to the Twylight Nursing Home. Besides her husband, 6 brothers, 7 sisters, 2 sons, 2 daughters, 7 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren preceded her in death. Surviving are one sister (Mrs. Emma Linder, Louisville, Ohio), 5 daughters (Mrs. Lizzie Linder, Alliance; Mrs. A. D. Krabill; Mrs. Dora Conrad and Susan Schmucker, Louisville; and Mrs. Orrin D. Miller, Canton), 4 sons (Noah, Daniel C., Harmon E., and Howard C., all of Louisville), 38 grandchildren, 79 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were held at the Beech Church were in charge of O. N. Johns and Delvin Nussbaum, with interment in the church cemetery.

Smith, Jacob, son of Jacob and Harriet Smith, was born May 1, 1874, near Neffsville, Pa.; departed this life at Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, May 21, 1957. He accepted Christ as his Saviour and was baptized by Bro. Mahlon Zimmerman about 14 hours before his death, becoming a member of the Landis valley congregation. Surviving are his wife, the former Sallie Moyer, 3 sons and 2 daughters. Funeral services were conducted by Ira D. Landis at the Fuhrman Funeral Home with burial in the Neffsville Brethren Cemetery.

Troyer, John E., son of Manasseh and Millie (Zimmerman) Troyer, was born near Crystal Springs, Kans., June 25, 1905; passed away in the hospital after an illness of a few hours on June 11, 1957; aged 51 y. 11m. 17 d. He was married to Hazel Lorene Cummings on Oct. 26,1930. To this union were born 2 daughters. He was a member of the Crystal Springs Mennonite Church most of his life. Surviving are his wife, 2 daughters (Barbara, at home; and Virginia-Mrs. Richard Newberry, Crystal Springs), his parents, 6 sisters (Nettie-Mrs. Henry Yoder, Crystal Springs; Irene-Mrs. Lloyd Nichols, Pittsburg, Kans.; Amy-Mrs. Willie Mast, Sterling, Ohio; Beulah, Crystal Springs; Gladys-Mrs. Glenn Baker, Bluff City, Kans.; Jo-Mrs. Walter Marner, Little, Colo.), one brother (Ross, Harper, Kans.), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services conducted at the Crystal Springs church on June 14 were in charge of Alvin D. Kauffman, assisted by Gideon G. Yoder and Waldo E. Miller, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Voegtlin, Harold James, infant son of Joseph J. and Florence (Stauffer) Voegtlin, Tofield, Alta., was born May 31, 1957; passed away June 13, 1957, at the Tofield Municipal Hospital; aged 13 days. Death was caused by a collapse of the lungs. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters, one brother, grandparents, and other relatives. Funeral services were held at the Salem Mennonite Church on Jun e17 with J. B. Stauffer and Harold Boettger in charge. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Yeackley, Archie Allen, son of George and Alice (Hershberger) Yeackley, was born Jan. 16, 1929, at Milford, Nebr.; passed away June 5, 1957, as a result of a car-tractor accident; aged 28 y. 4m. 19 d. On Oct. 18, 1952, he was married to Dorla Oswald. This home was blessed with 2 daughters (Jyl Susanne and Janna Kae). He accepted the Lord as his Saviour on Oct. 17, 1943, and united with the East Fairview Church. The night before and the morning of the accident, he had spent much time in preparation on the subject, "The Bible Tells Us How to Live," which he was to discuss the following Sunday evening. He was preceded in death by his mother on Jan. 17, 1951, and one nephew. Besides his wife and 2 daughters, he is survived by his father, stepmother, 3 brothers (Willis, Friend, Nebr.; Darrell, Beaver Crossing; Karl, Fort Hood, Texas), one sister (Mary Jane-Mrs. Walter Stutzman, Friend), and one stepsister (Donna Lee-Mrs. Hyle Cook, Friend), and many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at East Fairview church were in charge of Sterling Stauffer, Ammon Miller, and Oliver Roth with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Bowman, Tillie, daughter of the late Amos and Susanna Geigley, was born April 4, 1878, in Lancaster Co., Pa.; died at a convalescent home, Blue Ball, Pa., April 21, 1957; aged 79 y. 17 d. She was received into the Bowmansville Church on Nov. 2, 1895, by Jacob N. Brubacher. Her late husband, Noah B. Bowman, was ordained as minister in this district on Nov. 27, 1901, and served until July 6, 1926, when he passed away. Surviving are 3 children (Elmer, Anna-Mrs. Noah Martin, and Bertha-Mrs. John Sauder), 2 brothers (Amos and Harry), and a sister (Mrs. Lizzie Good). One son preceded her in death. For many years she made her home with her daughter Anna and was a member of Metzler's Church. Funeral services were held at Bowmansville Church by Mahlon Witmer and Amos Sauder, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Conrad, Barbara, wife of Peter R. Conrad, passed away at her home at Smithville, Ohio, after a long illness, on June 27, 1957; aged 80 y. 8 m. 9 d. She was born on Oct. 18, 1876, to Martin and Barbara (Roth) Eicher, at Noble, Iowa, the twelfth of thirteen children, and the last surviving. She spent her girlhood in Iowa. On Feb. 13, 1900, she was married to Peter R. Conrad and they were residents of the Smithville community for all of their 57 years of married life. Surviving are her husband, 2 daughters (Elva-Mrs. M. A. Horst, Smithville; Marjorie-Mrs. Dwight Weldy, Goshen, Ind.), a stepdaughter (Nettie-Mrs. J. E. Rufenacht, Stryker, Ohio), 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and other relatives and many friends. She united with the Mennonite Church in her youth and remained faithful until her death, always interested in the church activities and the welfare of those around her. Burial was made in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

Good, Harry L., son of the late Samuel and Annie Good, was born in East Earl Twp., Pa. Jan. 28, 1877; died at his home near Reinholds, Pa., June 19, 1957; aged 80 y. 4 m. 22 d. Surviving are his wife, the former Ada Gamber, with whom he lived for over 60 years, and 5 sons and daughters (Minnie-Mrs. Elmer Fitterling, Mary-Mrs. Raymond Gehman, Paul, Charles, and Walter), also 19 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and five brothers and one sister (Wayne, John, Amos, Samuel, George, and Annie-Mrs. Milton Hoover). He was received into the Bowmansville Church on April 7, 1897, by Jacob Brubacher. Services were conducted at the church and in the adjoining cemetery by Benj. Weaver and Howard Z. Good.

Housour, Alice M., daughter of the late Alvin and Anna (Whisler) Housour, was born in Elkhart, Ind., Dec. 13, 1905; departed this life in the Elkhart General Hospital, May 21, 1957; aged 51 y. 5 m. 8 d. She had taught in the Baugo Twp. School for 33 years. During this time she also earned her B.A. and B. S. degrees from Goshen College. The last 9 weeks of her life were spent in the hospital, following surgery which failed to give relief from a liver ailment. In early life she united with the Olive Mennonite Church where her Christian life was manifest in church, community, and school. Together with 2 sisters, Addie and Alta, and a brother, Alva, she lived on the home farm. Also surviving are 2 other brothers (Anson, Wakarusa, and Alvin, Bristol), and a sister (Agnes-Mrs. Ernest Shaum, Elkhart), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held on May 23 at the Olive Church in charge of Elno Steiner, with sermon by C. A. Shank, assisted by J. C. Wenger and R. D. Wilburn. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Hurst, Ruth Irene, daughter of the late Barton and Jennie (Good) Horning, was born Feb. 14, 1908, in East Earl Twp., Pa.; died at her home in Bowmansville, Pa., June 16, 1957; aged 49 y. 4 m. 2 d. In 1934 she was married to Sylvester Hurst, who survives with 3 children (Mervin, Muriel and Anita), all at home. Also surviving are these brothers and sisters (Lewis, Anna-Mrs. John Weber, Miriam, Sarah, Florence-Mrs. Lester Risser, Sylvan, Jennie-Mrs. Wilmer Martin, and Kathleen). She was a faithful member of the Red Run Mennonite Church and had been baptized at Bowmansville on April 19, 1919. Funeral services on June 19 at the Bowmansville Church and adjoining cemetery were conducted by Benj. Weaver and Howard Z. Good.

Kauffman, Lydia A., daughter of Abraham and Martha (Yoder) King, was born May 13, 1875, near Bellefontaine, Ohio; passed away on May 24, 1957, at St. Luke's Hospital where she had been taken four days earlier because of a fall resulting in a broken hip; age 82 y. 11 d. She was the oldest of a family of 11 children and all but 2 brothers preceded her in death. Theses are Nelson, Fairpoint, Ohio, and Abe, Harrisonburg, Va. On Nov. 27, 1900, she married Franklin Pierce Kauffman, who preceded her in death. To this union were born 2 sons and 3 daughters (Goldie-Mrs. Elmer Hershberger, Detroit Lakes, Minn.; Mrs. Ida Hershberger, Garden City, Mo.; Marion, Deceased; Vernon F., who preceded his mother in death just one month and Eldora-Mrs. Philip Yoder, West Liberty, Ohio). In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and was a member of the South Union Church, West Liberty, Ohio, later transferring her membership to the Sycamore Grove Church where she remained a faithful member until death, having served faithfully in many ways as long as her health permitted. Surviving are her 2 brothers, 3 daughters, 12 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held May 27 at the Sycamore Grove Church with James D. Yoder and S. S. Hershberger officiating. Burial was made in the Clearfork Cemetery.

Lauber, Louis, son of the late Benjamin and Phebe (Stauffer) Lauber, was born near Milford, Nebr., on March 3, 1908, died May 30, 1957, at the University Hospital in Edmonton, Alta., where he had undergone heart surgery. His rapid recovery was a pleasure to everyone concerned but complications later set in and caused his death. Surviving are 4 sisters and 3 brothers, 40 nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends. His parents, 3 sisters, and 4 brothers preceded him in death. In 1910 he with his parents moved to the Dodds community where he spent his life in service for others. Funeral services were held at the Salem Church on June 3 with J. B. Stauffer and Paul Voegtlin in charge; interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Miller, Donald Lloyd, son of Shelley D. and Ida (Zook) Miller, was born Nov. 21, 1908; departed this life June 11, 1957, after being struck by lightning while working in the field on his farm near Conway, Kans.; aged 48 y. 7 m. 21 d. He was baptized and united with the West Liberty Mennonite Church at the age of 12 and remained an active member. Because of his gif and love for music he served as church chorister for many years and promoted better singing in the local congregation. He was an honor graduate of Hesston Academy and Bible School, after which he taught in public grade schools for 16 years. On Nov. 28, 1929, he was married to Lottie Zimmerman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (J. Clifford, Inman, Kans.; Dean L., Hillsboro, Kans.; Lamoine J. and Don R., at home), 2 grandchildren, his parents, 3 sisters (Mrs. Erma Brunk, Newton, Kans.; Mrs. Mildred Zimmerman, Windom, Kans., and Mrs. Berdena West, Sweet Home, Oreg.), one brother (Eugene, Houston, Texas), and many other relatives and friends Funeral services were conducted in the West Liberty Church by M. M. Troyer and Waldo Miller on June 15, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Ramseyer, Amanda, daughter of Daniel and Rebecca (Smiley) Ramseyer, was born near Smithville, Ohio, on Jan. 8, 1883; departed this life on May 27, 1957; at the Mennonite Home near Rittman, Ohio; aged 74 y. 4m. 23 d. Preceding her in death were 3 brothers. Surviving are one sister (Mrs. Alvin Schrock), one brother (Ward) both of Smithville, and 19 nieces and nephews. In her early youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and continued as a faithful member of the Oak Grove Church on May 29 and burial was made in the adjoining cemetery. In the absence of her pastor, Virgil M. Gerig, the services were in charge of William and Robert Detweiler, assisted by Stewart Rodgers of the Orrville Church of Christ.

Roggie, Anna W., daughter of the late John and Anna (Noftsier) Widrick, was born June 20, 1872, near Croghan, N. Y.; passed away May 29, 1957, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Reuben Moshier, Lowville, N. Y., after a lingering illness; aged 84 y.11m. 9 d. She made her home with her children for several years. She accepted Christ as her Saviour in her youth and was a faithful member of the Conservative Mennonite Church. On Dec. 1, 1892, she was married to Andrew Roggie, who preceded her in death in 1939. Also preceding her were one daughter, one son, and 6 grandchildren. Surviving are 4 sons and 4 daughters (John W., Carthage, N. Y.; Rosella-Mrs. Elmer Lehman, Croghan, N. Y.; Elmer, Ellisburg, N. Y.; Reuben, Irvin, Anna-Mrs. Jacob Wagler, Esther-Mrs. Reuben Moshier, and Mollie, Lowville, N. Y.), one brother (Solomon, Croghan, N. Y.), 42 grandchildren, and 47 great-grandchildren. One of her delights in her declining years was to make and knit garments and give them to those in need in the name of her Lord. Funeral services were held June 1 at the Conservative church in charge of J. Leon Martin and Lloyd Boshart, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Snyder, Addison D., son of Albert and Esther (Dettweiler) Snyder, was born in Waterloo Twp., June 23, 1880; died March 13, 1957, at Excelsior Springs, Mo., where he was undergoing treatment; aged 76 y. 8m. 20 d. Death was due to cerebral hemorrhage. On June 1, 1904, he was married to Maria Sherk, who predeceased him in Feb. 1953. To this union were born 6 children, 5 of whom died in infancy. Surviving are one son (John W. S.), 4 grandchildren, and a sister (Salina Weber). In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and joined the Mennonite Church at Bloomingdale where he was a faithful member until death, serving as S. S. Superintendent for 25 years and on the local mission board. Funeral services were held from the Bloomingdale Church on March 16 in charge of John W. Snyder and J. B. Martin, with interment in the Bloomingdale cemetery.

Yoder, Anna, daughter of Nicholas and Catherine Roth, was born near Archbold, Ohio, June 12, 1882; departed this life May 10, 1957; aged 74 y. 10m. 28 d. On Jan. 29, 1903, she was married to Peter Yoder. They shared over 54 years of wedded life together. Not having any children of their own, they reared two children to manhood and womanhood (Vernon Wyse, who preceded her in death, and Geneva Sharp). For the last six years they had resided in Archbold. Almost six years ago she suffered a paralytic stroke, leaving her helpless, and during the last number of years, Ivah (Mrs. Vernon Wyse), faithfully cared for her. In youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Central Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful member until her death. Surviving are her husband, Ivah-Mrs. Vernon Wyse and Geneva-Mrs. Robert Sharp, 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, Samuel and Enos, all of the Archbold vicinity, and many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Central Church in charge of Jesse J. Short.

Yoder, Levi Franklin, son of Levi N. and Susann (Gerber) Yoder, was born Nov. 16, 1875, near Holden, Mo.; passed away on May 23, 1957, after suffering from a cerebral hemorrhage at his home near Garden City, Mo.; aged 81 y. 6 m. 7 d. In youth he united with the Pleasant View Mennonite Church near Medford, Mo., and later transferred his membership to the Sycamore Grove Church where he faithfully served his Lord for 46 years. On Dec. 17, 1902, he married Anna Raber, they were privileged to celebrate their gold wedding in Dec. 1952. Surviving are his wife, 4 children (C. Harold, Marie, Elizabeth-Mrs. Walter L. Yoder, all of Garden City; Eula-Mrs. Alpha J. Yoder, Goshen, Ind.), 6 grandchildren, 2 brothers and 2 sisters (Will, Blairstown, Mo.; Clarence, Ellen-Mrs. J. S. Raber, and Mabel-Mrs. Cleve Joy), all of Holden. Preceding him in death were 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral services were held at the Sycamore Grove Church on May 24 with James D. Yoder and S. S. Hershberger officiating. Burial was made in the Clearfork Cemetery.

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Bacher, Noah, son of Joseph and Rachel (Richer) Bacher, was born Aug. 10, 1886, near Montgomery, Ind.; passed away on June 30, 1957, at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Rugby, N. Dak.; aged 70 y. 10 m. 20 d. Death was the result of a double stroke and brain hemorrhage. He went to North Dakota at the age of 12 and lived near Wolford the rest of his life. He was married to Priscilla Witmor on June 20, 1910. Their home was blessed with 4 children. Surviving are his wife, 4 children (Joseph, Wolford; Emma-Mrs. Perry Hochstetler, Williams, Minn.; Dora and Rosa Mae, at home), 10 grandchildren, 2 half brothers (David and John, Wolford), and a step mother. Two brothers and 3 sisters preceded him in death. He was baptized in his youth in the Old Order Amish Church. Funeral services were held at the Lake View Church by John Stoll.

Blough, Catherine Ellen, daughter of Christian and Catherine (Stuckey) Kropf, was born in Guebweiler, Alsace-Lorraine, on Feb. 4, 1870; came to America in 1872; passed away in Orrville, Ohio, on June 28, 1957; aged 87 y. 4 m. 24 d., after an illness of about 3 months. In 1895, she married Neri David Blough. To this union were born 11 children (Della-Mrs. Reuben Studer, Orrville; Henry, Wooster; Nola-Mrs. Nelson Sheets, Rittman; Edna-Mrs. Martin Studer, Orrville; John, Wadsworth; Carrie-Mrs. Robert Mallory, Rittman; Wilma-Mrs. Robert Shallenberger, Orrville; Arlene-Mrs. Clyde Kurtz, Smithville; Ferne-Mrs. Roy Bucher, Bluffton, and Clayton, Barberton). He husband died in Smithville, Ohio, in March 1940, where she continued to live until 1952, after which she accepted Christ as her Saviour and joined the Mennonite Church, taking an active interest in the church until her death. Besides her children she is survived by 2 brothers (Christian, Barberton, and Daniel, Orrville), one sister (Mrs. Fanny Zook, Wooster), 22 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and a host of friends. Services were conducted by Gerald Studer and Virgil Gerig. Burial was made in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

Herr, Amos C., son of Philip and Lydia (White) Herr, was born near Dalton, Ohio, on March 28, 1896; died suddenly from a heart attack on May 11, 1957; aged 61 y. 1m. 14 d. On Feb. 12, 1922, he was married to Elizabeth Hostetler. Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter (June-Mrs. LaVerne Hofstetter, Dalton), one son (Edward, Goshen, Ind.), 3 grandchildren, one sister (Ada-Mrs. Crist Begley, Wooster), and one brother (Roy, Fredericksburg). Early in life he confessed Christ as his Saviour and was baptized at the Pleasant View Church. Later he transferred his membership to the Orville Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held at the Orrville Church on May 14 in charge of Harold E. Bauman and I. W. Royer. Interment was made in the Dalton, Ohio, community cemetery.

Hostetler, Jeptha D., son of Jeptha and Salome (King) Hostetler, was born Sept. 3, 1874, near Wooster, Ohio; passed away May 2, 1957; aged 82 y. 7m. 29 d. On Dec. 15, 1896, he was married to Fannie Huntsberger, who preceded him in death by less than 3 months. Surviving are one daughter (Elizabeth-Mrs. Amos Herr, Dalton, Ohio), 3 sons (Melvin, Orrville; Emerson, Dalton, and Lester, Massillon), 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Annie-Mrs. John Smucker, Smithville, Ohio). Two children died in infancy. Early in life he confessed Christ as his Saviour and became a member of the Salem Church. Later he and his wife became members of the Martins Church and both became charter members of the Orrville Church, where he continued to serve the rest of his life. Memorial services held at the Orrville Church on May 5 were in charge of Harold E. Bauman and I. W. Royer, assisted by D. D. Miller. Interment was made in the Martins Church Cemetery.

Kraus, Kraus, Clyde Joseph and Milton Lowell, only children of Dr. Harry and Mildred (Brunk) Kraus, Denbigh, Va., lost their lives by drowning on June 24, 1957. Joe was born Sept. 15, 1947, and reached the age of 9 y. 9 m. 9 d. Milton was born March 14, 1950, and was 7 y. 3 m. 10 d. old. Besides their parents, they are survived by 4 grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Kraus, Denbigh, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brunk, Harrisonburg, Va.), and many other relatives. The service in the home on June 27 was conducted by two uncles of the boys, Kenneth Good and Norman Kraus, and the service at the Warwick River Church was in charge of the home ministers, Truman H. Brunk and John H. Shenk. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery.

Kropf, Ella May, daughter of Levi and Mary (Esch) King, was born in Cass Co., Mo., on April 3, 1884; departed this life at the Princeton (Ill.) Memorial Hospital, on June 2, 1957; aged 73 y. 1 m. 30 d. On Dec. 9, 1906, she was married to Samuel J. Kropf. Surviving are her husband, 7 sons and 2 daughters (Ralph, Tampico, Ill.; Elmer, Harrisburg, Oreg.; Mary-Mrs. Ova Hostetler, Tampico; John, Halsey, Oreg.; Joe, Tampico; Levi, Sheffield, Ill.; Anna-Mrs. Paul Shrock, Tampico; Amos, Prophetstown, Ill.; Millo, Sterling, Ill.), 40 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 4 step grandchildren, and 11 step great grandchildren, one brother (Oliver, Hubbard, Oreg.), 2 sisters (Sadie King, Hubbard, and Mollie-Mrs. Chester Hartzler, Portland, Oreg.), and many relatives and friends. One brother and 5 granddaughters preceded her in death. She accepted Christ as her personal Saviour in her youth and joined the Amish Mennonite Church and remained a faithful member till death. Funeral services were conducted at the Fairfield A. M. Church, Tampico, Ill., on June 5 by the home ministers, assisted by John E. Hostetler, with burial in the Fairfield A. M. Cemetery.

Lehman, John T., son of Joseph and Susan Lehman, was born Sept. 25, 1903, in Conemaugh Twp., Somerset Co., Pa.; died in the Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., of a cerebral hemorrhage, April 25, 1957; aged 53 y. 7 m. He had been an active and faithful member of the Mennonite Church since youth. Surviving are his wife, Linnie, and 4 sons (Boyd and Wayne, both of Johnstown, and Glenn and John, Jr., at home), 3 grandsons, one brother (Daniel, Johnstown), and 2 sisters (Lucinda-Mrs. Edward Thomas and Ella, Meyersdale). Both parents preceded him in death. Funeral services were held on April 29 in charge of Sanford G. Shetler and David Alwine, with burial in the church cemetery.

Rockwell, Jay S., was born in Uniontown, Pa., Jan. 31, 1890; died in the Uniontown Hospital on May 15, 1957; aged 67 y. 3m. 14 d. Surviving are his wife, Etta (Helmick) Rockwell, 7 children, and 5 stepchildren. Services were conducted in the Masontown Mennonite Church of which he was a member by Paul M. Roth, with burial in Sandy Hill Cemetery.

Shaffer, Joseph H., was born near Connellsville, Pa., April 6, 1880; died in his home near Masontown, Pa., April 23, 1957; aged 77 y. 17 d. Surviving are his wife, Grace Shaffer, one son (William), 2 brothers and one sister. He was a member of the Masontown Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted by Paul M. Roth, with burial in the Greendale Cemetery.

Stoltzfus, Jacob E., son of the late Henry W. and Malinda (Stoltzfus) Stoltzfus, was born near Churchtown, Pa., July 11, 1872; passed away at the Tel Hai Rest Home, honey Brook, Pa., on June 9, 1957; aged 84 y. 10 m. 29 d. He had been in failing health the past 8 months and was a guest at the Rest Home for 4 months. On Feb. 28, 1909, he was married to Elva Zook, who preceded him in death on March 10, 1943. Surviving are one daughter (Mary-Mrs. Harold Kauffman, Gordonville, Pa., with whom he had his home for the past 5 years) and one son (Ivan W., Phoenix, Ariz.). An infant daughter also preceded him in death. He was a faithful member of the Kinzer Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on June 12 in charge of Martin Hershey and Glenn Esh, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Stoltzfus, Kermit David, infant son of Kermit and Betty (Cox) Stoltzfus, Parkesburg, Pa., was born May 10, 1957; passed away May 26, 1957; aged 16 days. Surviving besides his parents are his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cox and Mr. and Mrs. Amos Stoltzfus, Jr.), and his great-grandparents (Mrs. Lilla Bernard and Mr. and Mrs. David Smoker).

Swartzentruber, Delilah, daughter of Simeon and Sarah (Fisher) Kauffman, was born Jan. 20, 1928, near Gordonville, Pa.; passed away May 26, 1957, at York (Pa.) General Hospital, after an illness of 8 weeks. In her youth she united with the Weavertown A. M. Church, and at the time of her death was a faithful member of the Kralltown Church. On June 5, 1948, she was married to Earl Swartzentruber, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Judith Mae, Doris Jean, Earl Jr., Glenn Roy, and Daniel Lee), her parents and the following brothers and sisters (Arthur G., Kalona, Iowa; Elva-Mrs. David Burkholder, Red Lake, Ont.; Fianna-Mrs. J. Mast Blank, Gordonville; and Titus and Albert at home). Funeral services were held at Millwood Church in charge of John Rohrer and Richard Danner with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Unzicker, Eva Luella, daughter of S. E. and Sarah (Steider) Unzicker, was born March 13, 1915, near Roanoke, Ill.; passed away in the Eureka (Ill.) Hospital, following a long illness, on June 22, 1957; aged 42 y. 3m. 9 d. At the age of 15 she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Lynn Township Amish Mennonite Church. Besides her parents, she is survived by 2 brothers (Roy, Roanoke and Archie, Eureka), 3 sisters (Alma-Mrs. Harold Zehr, Roanoke; Kathryn-Mrs. Amos Hostetler, Tampico, Ill.; and Edna-Mrs. Daniel Teuscher, Fisher, Ill.), and other relatives. Funeral services were held at the church with Harold Hostetler and John Hostetler in charge. Burial was made in the Harmon y Cemetery.

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Bast, Mary, daughter of the late Samuel and Catherine (Roth) Iutzi, was born Dec. 19, 1889, in East Zorra, Ont.; died at her home in Tavistock, Ont., March 29, 1957; aged 67 y. 3 m. 10 d., after a lengthy illness. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the East Zorra A. M. congregation. On Nov. 19, 1911, she was married to Daniel Bast. This union was blessed with 5 children. Surviving are her husband, one son, 4 daughters (Florence-Mrs. Clayton Boshart, Woodville, N. Y.; Henry, Preston, Ont.; Katie-Mrs. Reuben Roth, East Zorra; Annie-Mrs. Frederick Blum, Stratford, Ont.; Beatrice-Mrs. Mark Zehr, Croghan, N. Y.), 20 grandchildren, one brother (Christian Iutzi, East Zorra), one sister (Lizzie-Mrs. Christian Zehr, Tavistock). She was predeceased by 5 sisters, 2 brothers, 2 grandchildren. Funeral services were held March 31 at the East Zorra Church in charge of Joel Schwartzentruber and Henry Yantzi, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Brenneman, Mary, daughter of Simon P. and Barbara (Grieder) Good, was born near Elida, Ohio, on Aug. 1, 1891; passed away July 10, 1957; aged 65 y. 11 m.9d.; after an illness of 15 years. She accepted Christ as her Saviour in youth and took an active part in church work as long as health permitted. On April 4, 1926, she was married to Herschel Brenneman, who survives along with one stepson (Carroll, Delphos, Ohio), 3 daughters (Jeanette-Mrs. Clair Gossard, Elida; Joan-Mrs. Joe Thoman, West Liberty, Ohio; and Charlotte, at home), 7 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Anna-Mrs. John Brenneman and Mrs. Rebecca Troyer of Elida; Clara-Mrs. Robert Ross, Denbigh, Va.), and one brother (Menno Good, Elida). Two sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at Central Church Elida, on July 13 by the home ministers.

Burkholder, Moses M., son of Moses and Anna (Miller) Burkholder, was born Jan. 25, 1872, near Nappanee, Ind.; died June 19, 1957, at his home in Los Angeles, Calif., after being bedfast for 9 months; aged 85 y. 4m. 24 d. He was a faithful member of the Calvary Mennonite Church in Los Angeles, at the time of his death where funeral services were held on June 22 with John D. Zehr in charge. Interment was made in the Inglewood Cemetery. He was united in marriage to Rosina Bacher on March 9, 1890. This union was blessed with 9 children (Sarah-Mrs. John Bukey, Beaver Crossing Nebr.; Joseph, Tofield, Alta.; Mary-Mrs. Abram Weber, Preston, Ont.; David, Daniel John, and Anna-Mrs. Marlin Brubaker all of Duchess, Alta.; Levi, West Unity, Ohio, Moses (deceased). On May 1, 1923, his wife died, and on Dec. 6, 1927, he was married to Anna Megert, who survives. Besides his wife, he is survived by 8 of his children, 25 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (John, Portland, Ind.; Daniel, Centreville, Mich.; and Dave, Nappanee, Ind.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Catherine Miller, Centreville; and Mrs. Emma Miller, Bremen, Ind.).

Erb, Isaac B., son of the late Albert H. and Esther (Brubaker) Erb, was born near Lancaster, Pa., March 1, 1883; died June 5, 1957, in the Lancaster General Hospital, after a brief illness; aged 74 y.3 m. 4 d. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and became a member of the Erb Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful member his entire life. On Nov. 2, 1905, he was married to Katie Bomberger Landis. Two years ago they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Surviving are his wife, 3 children (Esther-Mrs. John Hiestand, Maytown; Mrs. Helen Good and Howard, both of Lititz). One son preceded him in death. Services were held June 8 at the Erb Church in charge of Joseph Boll, Sr., Homer Bomberger, and Joseph Boll, Jr. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Good, Verna Marie, daughter of Willard and Valley (Horst) Good, was born Feb. 24, 1942; died suddenly June 19, 1957; aged 15 y. 3 m. 25 d. Although she was handicapped all her life she was always pleasant and cheerful. She is survived by her parents, 4 brothers (Wilbur, Melvin, Clair, and Mark), 4 sisters (Edith, Catherine, Margaret and Marilyn), all at home, her grandmothers (Anna Horst, of the home, and Martha Good). Funeral services were held at the County Line Church, Ohio, June 22, in charge of Cleophas Steiner assisted by Elmer Good and Carl Good.

Hackman, Mark M., son of Samuel and Esther Hackman, was born July 12, 1956; passed away at the Allentown (Pa.) Hospital on April 25, 1957; aged 9m. 13 d. Death was caused by encephalitis. Surviving are his parents, 3 brothers (Samuel, James, and Philip), 2 sisters (Mary and Lois), his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Claude B. Meyers, and Mrs. Lizzie Hackman, all of Souderton, Pa.). Services were held at Line Lexington Church, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Jeanneret, Fred, son of Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Jeanneret, was born Feb. 18, 1882, in Switzerland. He had been in failing health for the past several years and passed away on July 5, 1957; aged 75 y. 4 m. 17 d. On Oct. 28, 1909, he married Elizabeth Wuthrech in Switzerland. Two years later they came to Orrville, Ohio, where he engaged in farming until 1947, when they moved to Orrville. Surviving are his wife, 2 sons (Henry, Orrville, and Charles, Rittman), and 6 grandchildren. Born into a family of 11 children he is survived by one sister in this country (Mrs. M. B. Mosier, Marshallville), and 2 sisters and 2 brothers in Switzerland. One other sister had come to this country, but she preceded him in death. In 1928 he joined the Pleasant Hill Church. Upon moving to Orrville he place his membership with the Orrville Church where he attended as long as he was able. Memorial services were held at the Orrville Church on July 7 in charge of Harold Bauman, I. W. Royer, and Virgil Gerig. Interment was made in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Sterling, Ohio.

King, David F., son of Isaac and Lydia (Zook) King, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, Nov. 29, 1874; passed away at the Dunlap Memorial Hospital on June 18, 1957; aged 82 y. 7m. 19 d. Though in failing health for the past few years, his last illness was very brief. On Nov. 9, 1899, he was united in marriage to Mary E. King, who preceded him in death by 5 years. They had no children of their own but were foster parents to Stella-Mrs. Dan Mumaw, Orrville; Joseph Posar, Steubenville; and Robert King, Delaware, Ohio. Surviving are his foster children, 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Effie King, West Liberty and Mrs. Viola Shenk, Bellefontaine). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and one sister. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and at the present time was a member of the Orrville Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held at the Oak grove church on June 21 with Harold Bauman, I. W. Royer, and Virgil Gerig in charge. Interment was made in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

Kropf, John W., son of Christian and Catherine (Stucky) Kropf, was born near Smithville, Ohio, April 21, 1873; passed away June 7, 1957; aged 84 y. 1 m. 17 d. On Dec. 18, 1898, he was married to Sadie Plank. They established their home in Orrville, Ohio. To this union 5 children were born (Glenn, Boulder, Colo.; Harold, Orrville; Marie Tschantz, Mansfield, Ohio; and Mae Haun, Wooster). A son died in infancy. Seven years ago, because of ill health they made their home with their daughters, living half the time with Marie and half the time with Mae. For the past 5 years he had been almost entirely bedfast, and on May 1, 1957, it became necessary to move him to a rest home where he passed away. In his youth he became a member of the Mennonite Church and was one of the founders of the Orrville Church. He was always active in the program of the church, and for more than a quarter century was a member of a male quartet widely known in church circles in this area. Surviving are his wife, 4 children, 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 brothers (Daniel, Orrville, and Christ, Barberton, Ohio), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Fannie Zook, Wooster and Mrs. Catherine Blough, Rittman). Memorial services were held at the Orrville Church on June 11 were in charge of Harold Bauman and I. W. Royer. Interment was made in the Crown Hill Cemetery.

Petersheim, John L., son of the late Samuel and Lydia (Lapp) Petersheim, was born Dec. 8, 1900, in Lancaster Co., Pa.; died at his home near Lancaster on June 27,1957, after a lingering illness; aged 56y. 6 m. 19 d. He suffered his first stroke in 1946 and did not regain his usual health again. He was not bedfast until 8 months before his death when he was helpless as well as speechless. On Nov. 11, 1926, he was married to Emma K. Stoltzfus, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Esther Mae, New York City; Ruth E.-Mrs. Homer Schrock and Naomi E, at home), 2 brothers and one sister (Amos, Strasburg, Pa.; Christian, Gordonville, Pa.; and Lizzie-Mrs. John S. Stoltzfus, Elverson, Pa.). His parents, one sister and 2 brothers preceded him in death. He accepted Christ as his Saviour in his youth and was a member of the Weavertown Amish Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on June 29 conducted by Elam Kauffman, LeRoy Stoltzfus, and Aaron Glick. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Ranck, Emma, daughter of the late Elias and Mary Ann Groff, was born Jan, 11, 1869; passed away June 17, 1957, at the home of her son, Amos G., Strasburg, Pa.; aged 88 y. 5m. 6 d. On Feb. 22, 1905, she was married to Amos L. Ranck, who preceded her in death Nov. 13, 1936. Surviving are her son, Amos, one stepson, (Eml., of Lampeter), a brother (John E., Cambridge, Md.), 2 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 17 step grandchildren, 50 step-great-grandchildren, and 25 step-great-great-grandchildren. She was a faithful member of the Strasburg Mennonite Church her entire life. Funeral services were held at the church with Jacob Harnish and John Brenneman officiating. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Roth, Magdalena, daughter of the late Nicholas K. and Mary (Steinman) Roth, was born in East Zorra, Ont., on Feb. 27, 1880; died in New Hamburg, Ont., June 3, 1957, at the home of her brother, Nicholas S. Roth, after failing in health for some time; aged 77 y. 3m. 7 d. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and untied with the East Zorra A. M. Church. Surviving are 4 brothers (John, Dryden, Mich.; Edwin, New Dundee; Nicholas, New Hamburg; Joseph, East Zorra). One brother and 2 sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services were conducted at the East Zorra Church in charge of Henry Yantzie and Peter Nafziger, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Santos, Bidia Esther, daughter of Cristobal and Eva Santos, was born Aug. 10, 1951, in Pulguillas, Coamo, P. R.; died on June 28, 1957; aged 5 y. 10 m. 18 d. Funeral services at the Bethany Mennonite Church were in charge of Lester T. Hershey, with interment in the Aibonito Cemetery. One week prior to her death, she had finished 2 weeks at summer Bible school. She and her brother Gilberto (aged 8) were in jeep which they had entered to play when it rolled down the hill near their home and into a deep precipice. Gilberto was thrown from the jeep and suffered a fractured skull and kneecap, while Bidia went to her death in the jeep. Surviving are her parents, brother and sisters (Gloria, Alicia, Gilberto, Ana, Celia, and Aida Luz).

Snider. Emmeline, eldest daughter of the late Joshua and Lydia Jane Snider, was born April 20, 1881; died June 17, 1957; aged 76 y. 1 m. 27 d. She was a faithful member of the Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ont., and as long as health permitted, an untiring worker in the WMSA. Surviving are her husband, their daughter (Beatrice-Mrs. Lloyd Shantz), 4 grandsons, 3 brothers, and 5 sisters. Services were held at the Erb Street Church, in charge of J. B. Martin, assisted by Clare Shantz.

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