Gospel Herald Obituaries - April, 1958

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Gospel Herald - Volume LI, Number 13 - April 1, 1958-page 314, 315

Bowman, Levi M., son of the late Levi B. and Barbara Bowman, was born Aug. 7, 1879, in Waterloo County, Ont.; passed away March11, 1958; aged 78 y.7 m. 4 d. On Oct. 27, 1903, he was married to Elizabeth Gingrich. This family union was blessed with three children, two of whom survive (Mrs. Lucinda Dettwiler, West Montrose, Ont.; and Joseph, Waterloo, Ont.). Also surviving are 2 brothers (Abraham, Preston, Ont.; and Simeon, Elmira, Ont.), one sister (Elizabeth-Mrs. Menno Wideman, Waterloo, Ont.), and 3 grandchildren. Three brothers and one sister preceded him in death (Martin, Daniel, Solomon, and Leah). He was a lifelong member of the Mennonite Church and took a deep interest in all church activities. He served as a Sunday-school teacher for a number of years. Funeral services were conducted in the Elmira Church, March 14, in charge of Oliver D. Snider and Howard S. Bauman. Burial in the St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery.

Burkholder, Martin Z., son of the late Abraham W. and Catherine (Zimmerman) Burkholder, was born in Lancaster County, Pa., Dec. 31, 1874; passed away at his home March 14, 1958, after an illness of six months; aged 83 y. 2m. 11 d. He was married to Susan Nolt. They lived at Farmersville, Pa., until about ten years ago, when they moved to Lititz, Pa. His wife preceded him in death 18 days before his death. Surviving is a son (Clayton, Lititz, Pa.), with whom he resided, one sister (Mrs. George Zimmerman, Lincoln, Pa.), 2 brothers (Abram Z., Lincoln, Pa.; and Jacob Z., Farmersville, Pa.), 2 grandsons, and 7 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Lititz Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held March 17, in charge of Melvin H. Lauver. Interment in the Hess Cemetery near Lititz, Pa.

Detweiler, Solomon, son of Ben H. and Anna (Miller) Detweiler, was born at Weatherford, Okla., Nov. 8, 1913; died after a short illness, Jan. 15, 1958, at the Rush Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa.; aged 44 y. 2 m. 7 d. Most of his early life was spent in Iowa. In 1936 he located in Lancaster, Pa. On May 25, 1940, he was united in marriage to Alta Beachy. He is survived by his wife, 3 sons (Howard, Paul, and LeRoy), 2 daughters (Fannie Lois and Anna Louise), all at home. His parents, 3 brothers (Le Roy, Mechanicsburg, Pa.; Raymond, Stuarts Draft, Va.; and John, Cedar Rapids, Iowa), and 9 sisters (Martha, Glenwood Springs, Colo.; Irene, Denver, Colo.; Mable-Mrs. Nelson Miller, Edna-Mrs. Le Roy Miller, Cora-Mrs. Robert Miller, all of Middlebury, Ind.; Alice-Mrs. Arland Miller, Hudson, Ohio; Delilah and Anna Marie, Wellman, Iowa; and Edith, Harrisonburg, Va.). In his youth he united with the Conservative Mennonite Church. At the time of his death he was an active and faithful member of the Frazer Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Frazer Church, Jan. 20, in charge of Ralph Malin, Mark Swanenburg, Joseph Kennel, and Mahlon Witmer. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Eby, Elizabeth M., daughter of the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Martin) Horst, was born Feb. 26, 1884; died at her home at Cearfoss, Md., March 1, 1958; aged 74 y. 3 d. Death was due to a cerebral stroke. She was bedfast 15 weeks. On Dec. 11, 1906, she was united in marriage to Reuben R. Eby. Surviving are her husband, 6 sons and 4 daughters (Elizabeth H., Reuben H., Allen H., and Ira H., twins, Clara-Mrs. Menno Hostetler, Theodore H., Andrew H., Aden H., Anna H., and Mary H.), 33 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Aaron M. and Moses K.), all near Hagerstown, Md. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with Reiff's Mennonite Church, where she remained a faithful member until death. During the 28 years that her husband served as deacon, she was a faithful and helpful companion. Funeral services were held at Reiff's Church, March 5, in charge of Stanley Martin and Samuel Martin. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Esbenshade, Elizabeth G., daughter of Jacob S. and Anna Mae Brubaker, was born Dec. 28, 1912; passed away Oct. 15, 1957; aged 44 y. 9 m. 17 d. She had been in failing health for the last few years. On June 24, 1937, she was married to Arthur Esbenshade. Surviving are her husband, 2 children (Erma and James), her father, 4 brothers, and 3 sisters (Henry, Detroit, Mich.; Ezra and Anna Mae-Mrs. Harold Sauder, Lititz, Pa.; Ethel, Paul, and Elwood, Lancaster, Pa.; and Ruth, Mathis, Texas). Her mother preceded her in death, Feb. 3, 1957. Funeral services were held Oct. 19, at the Strasburg Mennonite Church, of which she was a member in charge of Emory Herr and John Brenneman.

Halvarson, Caroline, daughter of Sidney and Bertha (Reynolds) Halvarson, was born in Becker County, Minn., Dec. 6, 1897; passed away at the Baudette Community Hospital, March 14, 1958; aged 60 y. 3m. 5 d. She lived in Becker County until the age of 17 when she moved with her parents to Rako, Minn. On Oct. 17, 1917, she was united in marriage to Axel Halvarson, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one brother (Perry Reynolds), one daughter (Mrs. Ben Skrivseth), 8 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was a faithful member of the Graceton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Graceton Church in charge of Vernon Hochstetler and Irwin Schantz.

Hess, David L., Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. David Hess, Sr., was born Nov. 10, 1921, near Lancaster, Pa.; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, Feb. 14, 1958, after an illness of a year and a half; aged 36 y. 2 m.4 d. Death was the result of a heart condition which followed virus pneumonia. On May 165, 1943, he was united in marriage to Kathryn Nissley, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, 5 children (David III, John, and Joanne, twins, Mary Kathryn and Dwight Laverne), 4 brothers (Dr. Robert Hess, Terre Hill, Pa.; Joe D., Mt. Joy, Pa.; Richard, Algeria, Africa; and Ben B., Souderton, Pa.), and 3 sisters (Jean-Mrs. Richard Yunginger, Maytown, Pa.; Rachael-Mrs. Mervin Landes, Landis Valley, Pa.; and Martha Jane-Mrs. Roy Bomberger, Elm, Pa.). At the age of nine he accepted Christ and was received into the Mennonite Church at Mt. Joy, where he faithfully attended all his life. Funeral services were held at the Mt. Joy Church, Feb. 20, in charge of Henry E. Lutz and Henry W. Frank. Interment in the Kraybill Cemetery.

Hunsberger, Noah S., son of the late Abraham and Elizabeth (Sherk) Hunsberger, was born Dec. 14, 1877, in Waterloo County, Ont.; passed away March 14, 1958; aged 80 y. 3 m. He had been ill three months with paralysis. Surviving are his wife (Minnie Witmer), 3 sons (John, Waterloo, Ont.; Paul, Monerville, Ont.; and David, St. Jacobs, Ont.), and one daughter (Grace, St. Jacobs, Ont.). He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife (Mary Ann Shantz), a daughter (Nina), and all his brothers and sisters (David, Enos, Lydia, John, Moses, Mary Ann, Menno, Magdalena, Abram, Ira, and Elmina). He accepted Christ as his Saviour at the age of fifteen. In 1900 he was called to serve as minister of the Waterloo congregation. Along with this responsibility he served at itinerant minister for several outlying points. At the call of the Mission Board he served for three years at Skerton and then returned to Waterloo. He helped to start the House of Friendship and also served the Baden Mission for a period of years after his release from Waterloo. The last six years of his life were spent in doing hospital visitation which afforded him much happiness. Funeral services were held at the Erb Street Church in charge of J. B. Martin, Henry Jantzi, and Walter Brubacher, and Rufus Jutzi.

King, Clara M., daughter of Noah and Sarah (Yoder) Stayrook, was born in Kokomo, Ind., May 18, 1885; died at her home in West Liberty, Ohio, Feb. 27, 1958; aged 72 y. 9 m. 9 d. She had been in failing health for some time. Most of her life was spent in the West Liberty community. On Feb. 1, 1908, she was married to Joe F. King. Surviving besides her husband are 2 brothers (Elmer, Peru, Ind.; and Earl, Rushsylvania, Ohio), and 3 sisters (Ella-Mrs. Will Hartzler, Bellefontaine, Ohio; Lina-Mrs. J. B. Ward, Huntsville, Ohio; and Mollie-Mrs. Floyd Harshbarger, Degraff, Ohio). Three children died in infancy. She was a member of the South Union Church, March 2, in charge of Nelson Kanagy, assisted by John Y. King. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery, West Liberty, Ohio.

King, Doris Marie, daughter of the late Marion Y. and Artie (Kauffman) King, was born April 18, 1934; died at her home in West Liberty, Ohio, March 10, 1958; aged 23 y. 10 m. 20 d. She was a semi-invalid with status epilepticus since early childhood, and was confined to her bed for the last ten years of her life. She leaves her mother, 3 brothers (Hugh M. and Fred D., both of West Liberty, Ohio; and Arthur V., Rockville, Md.), 3 nieces, and 2 nephews. Three sisters preceded her in death. Her father, a minister at South Union, passed away in 1952. Her parents were member s of the South union congregation. Funeral services were conducted by Edward Stoltzfus. Burial in the South Union Cemetery.

Klopfenstein, Levi, son of Joseph and Marian (Hershey) Klopfenstein, was born near Archbold, Ohio, July 19, 1868; passed away at the Weber Rest Home, Stryker, Ohio, Feb. 26, 1958; aged 89 y. 7 m. 7 d. At the age of 21 he went to Nebraska, where he was married on May 8, 1890, to Abbie Roth of Chappell, Nebr. This union was blessed with nine children. His wife passed away in 1935. Two years later he came to Ohio making his home with his daughter, Pearl, most of the time until his death. In 1946, he was married to Nellie Momyer of West Unity, Ohio. She preceded him in death in 1950. He is survived by 8 children (Myron, Wauseon, Ohio; Mrs. Cora Gluenken, Lexington, Nebr.; James, Goshen, Ind.; Aden, Corry, Pa.; Harley, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Pearl Burkholder, West Unity, Ohio; Roy, Bryan, Ohio, and Clyde, --- Fla.), 33 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren. One son, 3 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild preceded him in death. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, holding membership with the Lockport congregation at the time of his death. Funeral services were conducted at the Lockport Church, March 1, in charge of the church ministry. Burial in the Lockport Cemetery.

Kurtz, Genevieve, daughter of Abraham and Gertrude (Gehr) Horst, was born near Hagerstown, Md., April 14, 1921; she and her baby girl both died as a result of complications during birth in the Penninsula General Hospital, Salisbury, Md., Feb. 18, 1958; aged 36 y. 10 m. 4 d. On Aug. 30, 1941, she was married to John M. Kurtz, of Washington D. C. Later they moved to Pocomoke, Md. Surviving are her husband, her parents, 3 sons (Donald, Calvin, and John Douglas, at home), one stepson (Eugene Kurtz, in Pax service, Algeria, North Africa), 3 brothers (Preston, Hyattsville, Md.; Clarence, Mountain Home, Ark.; and Karl Greencastle, Pa.), 6 sisters (Esther-Mrs. John Peachy, Leona, and Beulah, Hagerstown, Md.; Virginia-Mrs. Lloyd Martin, Waynesboro, Pa.; Kathryn-Mrs. Harry Christ, Elizabethtown, Pa.; and Hilda-Mrs. Henry Hunsberger, Chalfont, Pa.), and her maternal grandmother (Mrs. Mary Gehr, Williamsport, Md.). She was a member of the Holly Grove Mennonite Church where she was active in the WMSA. Funeral services were held in the Holly Grove Church, conducted by Amos C. King and Abe Minnich. Burial in the church cemetery.

Lugbill, Eli, son of Christian and Martha Lugbill, was born April 8, 1894, near Archbold, Ohio; passed away after a brief illness at the Detweiler Memorial Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, March 3, 1958; aged 63 y. 10 m. 25 d. On Oct. 12, 1915, he was united in marriage to Jennie Burkholder. This union was blessed with five children. Surviving are his wife, 4 children (Martha-Mrs. Maurice King, Leon, Myrtie-Mrs. Earles Wagler, and Doris-Mrs. Dale Britsch, all of Archbold, Ohio), 2 brothers (Peter and Sylvanus), 2 sisters (Mrs. Lydia Rupp and Mrs. Myron Nofziger), and 19 grandchildren. One child (Virgie) and 4 brothers and sisters preceded him in death. He was one of the founders of the business firm known as Lugbill Bros., Inc., to which he made many valuable contributions through the years. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church. He was one of the charter members of the Zion congregation. Funeral services were held a the Zion Church, March 7, in charge of P. L Frey, assisted by Harry Bertsche and Jesse Short.

Musser, Emma Catherine, daughter of David and Fanny Schrock, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, Sept. 20, 1882; departed this life at the Dunlap Memorial Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, March 1, 1958; aged 75 y. 5 m. 12 d. On Dec. 18, 1902, she was united in marriage to Daniel W. Musser, who preceded her in death Oct. 14, 1945. Surviving are 2 children (Jay C., Orrville, Ohio; and Mrs. Ferne Zody, Doylestown, Ohio), 3 grandchildren, one brother (Alvin J., Wooster, Ohio), and one sister (Mrs. A. C. Ramseyer, Smithville, Ohio). She was a lifelong member of the Oak Grove Mennonite Church where she served as a Sunday-school teacher for many years. Funeral services were held at the Oak Grove Church, March 4, in charge of V. M. Gerig. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Redcay, Lydia Ann, daughter of Monroe and Annie (Horning) Garman, was born Oct. 30, 1879, in Caernarvon Township, Pa.; departed this life at the home of her daughter, Verna, Ephrata, Pa., where she had been residing the last nine weeks, Jan. 31, 1958; aged 78 y. 3 m. 1 d. She was married to William Reday, who died in 1953. Surviving are 10 children (Harry Koch, Ann Mellinger, Monroe, Elsie-Mrs. Clarence Trego, Emma-Mrs. Irwin Sweigart, Ella-Mrs. Paul Hollinger, Bertha-Mrs. Raymond Garrison, William, Elam, and Verna-Mrs. Christian Zuck), 11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Ella Weaver), and 2 brothers (Henry and Levi Garman). She was a member of the Weaverland Mennonite Church where funeral services were held, in charge of Alvin Martin. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Roth, Harry S., son of Samuel and Susan (Stoner) Roth, was born Feb. 27, 1872, in Lancaster County, Pa.; died Feb. 18, 1958; aged 85 y. 11 m. 22 d. in 1896, he went to Bluffton, Ohio, where he married Ella Burkhart on Dec. 24, 1900. Later he moved to West Liberty, Ohio, where his children were reared and then moved to Goshen, Ind., to give his children church school privileges. He served as custodian of the college. He is survived by his wife, 6 children (Dula-Mrs. Glen Hershberger, Isaac, Mabel, Dwight, Mark, and Mary-Mrs. Perry G. Miller), 15 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral services were held at the Yoder Funeral Home, Goshen, Ind., in charge of S. C.Yoder and John H. Mosemann. Interment in the Prairie View Cemetery.

Seibert, Harvey, husband of Lottie (Greenwalt) Seibert, Salford, Pa., was born Aug. 19, 1882; died of a heart attack at the Montgomery Hospital, Norristown, Pa., Feb. 22, 1958; aged 75 y. 6 m. 3d. He is survived by his wife, 3 stepdaughters and 3 stepsons. He was a member of the Finland Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Finland Church, Feb. 26, in charge of Claude Shisler and Winfield Ruth. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Smith, Christian H., son of Peter and Barbara (Neuhouser) Smith, was born June 8, 1867, near Meadows, Ill.; passed away at his home in Eureka, Ill., Jan. 2, 1958; aged 90 y. 6 m. 25 d. Although he had been ailing for several months, his condition became serious only about a week before his death. On March 31, 1893, he was united in marriage to Mary Imhoff at Metamora, Ill. She preceded him in death, May 22, 1939. To this union were born seven children, the oldest two dying in infancy. Surviving are 5 children (Edward L., Wheaton, Ill.; Martha, Lulu, Mrs. Ralph Ulrich, and Mabelle, all of Eureka, Ill.), and 3 grandchildren. In his early youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, of which he remained a faithful member until death. Funeral services were held Jan. 5, in charge of Wesley E. Jantz. Burial in the Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery.

Smith, Mary A., daughter of William and Lizzie (Kreider) Brooks, was born Jan. 19, 1877, at Willow Street, Pa.; passed away at Kauffman's Nursing Home, Oyster Point, Pa., Dec. 26, 1957; aged 80 y. 11 m. 7 d. She suffered a stroke eight months before her death and was paralyzed. In 1899 she was united in marriage to Harry Smith, who passed away Dec. 22, 1914. In their early married life they accepted Christ as Saviour and remained faithful until death. She was a member of the Strasburg Mennonite Church. She is survived by 4 children (Mrs. Elizabeth Groff, Willow Street, Pa.; William, Mt. Joy, Pa.; Mrs. Landis Ressler, New Providence, Pa.; and Clara Smith, Willow Street, Pa., with whom she resided), 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Jacob, Manheim, Pa.). Funeral services were held Dec. 29, at the Byerland Church, conducted by Jacob Harnish, Emory Herr, and John Breneman. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Snyder, Samuel K., son of the late George and Kathryn (Kessler) Snyder, was born at Reamstown, Pa., Dec. 31, 1881; died at his home near Five Pointville, Pa., Feb. 6, 1958; aged 76 y.1 m. 6 d. He is survived by his wife, Sallie (Jones) Snyder, 3 children (Katie-Mrs. William Bair, William H., and Bessie-Mrs. Raymond Stillwell), 13 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Red Run Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Mellinger's Funeral Home, Denver, Pa., in charge of Benjamin Weaver. Interment in Reamstown Cemetery.

Troyer, Lola, daughter of Venus and Lizzie (Troyer) Mast, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, Oct. 6, 1910; passed away suddenly March 12, 1958; aged 47 y. 5 m. 6 d. Death was the result of a heart attack. As a child she was a victim of rheumatic fever, which had weakened her heart and for the last two years she was forced to discontinue most of her activity. On April 3, 1929, she was married to Lee Troyer, who survives. Also surviving are her aged father, 2 daughters (Shirley-Mrs. Mervin Brown, Apple Creek, Ohio; and Ruth-Mrs. Vernon Craig, Walnut Creek, Ohio), one son (Dean, at home), and 2 grandchildren. Her Aunt Mary, who has been her constant companion and helper, also survives. She was preceded in death by her mother and one sister. In her youth she united with the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Walnut Creek Church, March 15, in charge of Paul R. Miller. Interment in the church cemetery.

Weaver, Linda Ann, daughter of Mrs. Fannie C. Weaver and the late Ernest B. Weaver, was born March 24, 1946; died Sept. 18, 1957, in the Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg, Pa., where she had been a patient for a little more than three weeks; aged 11 y. 5 m. 25 d. She had a congenital heart condition. Death came unexpectedly as the result of an operation from which she was thought to be recovering. She united with the Mennonite Church in the fall of 1954. She is survived by her mother, one brother (Mark), her maternal grandmother (Mrs. Mary Coble, at home), and her paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. martin M. Weaver, Carlisle, Pa.). Funeral services were held Sept. 22 at the Slate Hill Church, in charge of William Strong and Norman Zimmerman. Burial in the church cemetery.

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Alderfer, Ella O., wife of the late Isaac L. Alderfer, was born Dec. 30, 1872, at Bergey, Pa.; passed away at her home in Telford, Pa., Jan. 6, 1958; aged 85 y. 1 m. 6 d. Her husband preceded her in death, May 1, 1955. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Fanny A. Kinsey, Harvey M., and Willis M., Telford, Pa.; and Mrs. Alton Merrick, Pitman, N. J.; also by 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Henry A. Moyer, Telford, Pa.; Jacob O. Moyer, Phoenixville, Pa.; and Harvey O. Moyer, Bergey, Pa.), and one sister (Mrs. Henry Rittenhouse, Souderton, Pa.). Funeral services were held at the Salford Mennonite Church in charge of Rein Alderfer and Henry Ruth. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Gahman, Maggie O., daughter of Samuel and Rebecca (Overholt) Histand, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Sept. 11, 1879; died Jan. 26, 1958; aged 78 y. 4 m. 15 d. Death was due to coronary thrombosis. On Jan. 18, 1902, she was united in marriage to Daniel Gahman. He served as deacon of the Deep Run Mennonite Church from 1927 until his death in 1956. Surviving are one son (Melvin), 2 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held at the Deep Run Church, Feb. 1, in charge of Erwin Nace and Joseph Gross. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Gascho, Chris, son of Joseph and Mary (Burkey) Gascho, was born near Flanagan, Ill., Sept. 21, 1874; passed away March 10, 1958; aged 83 y. 5 m. 17 d. He came to Nebraska with his parents at the age of four and lived there practically all his life. Surviving are one brother (Ben, Milford, Nebr., with whom he resided), 2 sisters (Lydia-Mrs. Ammon Hershberger and Mary-Mrs. Peter Stuzman, both of Corry, Pa.), and many nieces and nephews. His parents, 5 brothers, and 3 sisters preceded him in death. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and became a member of the East Fairview Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until death. Funeral services were held at the East Fairview Church in charge of Ammon Miller and Oliver Roth . Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Good, Gabriel H., son of the late Christian and Annie (Heatwole) Good, was born near Dayton, Va., May 2, 1873; passed away Jan. 23, 1958; aged 84 y. 8 m. 21 d. His wife, Annie Susan Good, preceded him in death, July 20, 1957. Surviving are 4 sons and 4 daughters (Mrs. Lena Hartman, Paul, Wade, and Robert, all of Harrisonburg, Va.; Mrs. Mary Gingerich, Kalona, Iowa; Ollie and Fannie, at home; and Wilmer, Denbigh, Va.), 2 brothers (A. C. Good and D. W. Good, both of Sterling, Ill.), 21 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. He was a lifelong member of the Mennonite Church and often expressed his concerns for it. Among the various capacities in which he served was church chorister for a number of years. Funeral services were held at Weaver's Church, Jan. 25, in charge of Oliver Keener, DeWitt Heatwole, and Mahlon Blosser. Interment in Weaver's Cemetery.

Gunden, Anna, daughter of Daniel and Barbara (Hochstdler) Shetler, was born Jan. 26, 1893, in Johnson County, Iowa; died suddenly March 14, 1958; aged 65 y. 1 m. 16 d. In her early youth she moved with her parents to Pigeon, Mich., where she resided until her death. On Oct. 27, 1915, she was married to Edward Gunden, of Pigeon, Mich. Surviving are her husband, one son (Leon, Pigeon, Mich.), a foster daughter (Julia Bresco, Wyomissing, Pa.), 2 grandchildren, and one brother (Joseph O., Pigeon, Mich.). She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother (Elmer), and one sister (Emma-Mrs. Joseph Swartzendruber, Goshen, Ind.). She was a faithful member of the Pigeon River Conservative Mennonite Church from her youth and served from many years in the primary department of the Sunday-school. Funeral services were held at the Pigeon River Church, march 16, in charge of Loren Dietzel and Willard Mayer. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Honsaker, Charles E., son of the late John and Sarah (Longencecker) Honsaker, was born near Masontown, Pa., Jan. 28, 1874; passed away in the Spear Convalescent Home, Markleysvburg, Pa., March 17, 1958; aged 84 y. 1 m. 19 d. Surviving are 2 sons (Edgar P. and Glenn C., both of Masontown, Pa.), 5 grandchildren, one brother (Ray Honsaker), and 2 sisters (Elizabeth-Mrs. Raymond Baumgardner and Mrs. Margaret Metzler, both of Martinsburg, Pa.). Bro. Honsaker was a member of the Masontown Mennonite Church for more than sixty years. For the past forty-four he served in the office of deacon, and for a number of years was a teacher and officer in the Sunday school. In the early years of his farming career he began and continued to operate the City View Dairy in the Masontown community. Funeral services were conducted at the Masontown Church, March 20, in charge of Paul Roth, A. J. Metzler, and E. H. Hess. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Miller, Nancy, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, June 14, 1879; passed away at the home of her daughter (Mrs. Levi Beachy), March 22, 1958; paged 78 y. 9 m. 7 d. She was united in marriage to Joni E. Miller, who preceded her in death ten years ago. Surviving are 3 daughters (Lydia Ann-Mrs. Noah Beachy, Lizzy-Mrs. Levi Beachy, and Mary-Mrs. Wallace Slabaugh), 4 sons (Noah, Valentine, Mose, and William), one sister (Mary Miller, Middlefield, Ohio), one brother (Dan Troyer, Middlefield, Ohio), 32 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Three sons and 2 daughters preceded her in death. Funeral services were conducted at the King Church, Hartville, Ohio, in charge of Abe J. Yoder, Wallace Byler, and Paul Hummel.

Rhodes, George, son of Daniel and Mary Ann (Birkey, Gignerich) Rhodes, was born in Johnson County, Iowa, Jan. 18, 1879; passed away March 18, 1958; aged 79 y. 2 m. Death was the result of a stroke suffered a few days earlier. On Dec. 29, 1901, he was married to Lizzie Hershberger. She preceded him in death, Dec. 12, 1941. Surviving are 5 daughters and 1 son (Emma May-Mrs. Archie Moore and Mary Ann-Mrs. John Knepp, both of Iowa City, Iowa; Ivan, Wellman, Iowa; Veda Magdalene-Mrs. Edward Carpenter, Worth, Ill.; Lydia Laverne, at home; and Ada Leona-Mrs. Arthur Schertz, Tiffin, Iowa), 16 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Two sons (Wesley William and Raymond Samuel), 2 half brothers and 4 half sisters preceded him in death. He accepted Christ as his Saviour in his youth and united with the Old Order Amish Church, later transferring his membership to the East Union Mennonite Church, where he was a member at the time of his death. Funeral services were held at the East Union Church in charge of J. John J. Miller, Howard Marty, and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber. Burial in the East Union Cemetery.

Zehr, Lucy May, daughter of George W. and Katie Eash, was born June 12, 1895, near Wellman, Iowa; passed away at Keota, Iowa, March 19, 1958; aged 62 y. 9m. 7 d. Death was due to a heart condition. On Dec. 8, 1915, she was married to Abram K. Zehr. Surviving are her husband, 6 sons (Austin, Lawrence, Cecil, and Stanley, Keota, Iowa; Wayne, Davenport, Iowa; and Eugene), one daughter (Kathryn-Mrs. Ted Pratt, Riverside, Iowa), 13 grandchildren, her mother (Mrs. George Eash, Wellman, Iowa), 4 brothers (Frank, Sam, and Amelius, Wellman, Iowa; and Irvin, Iowa City, Iowa), and one sister (Mrs. Earl Fairchild, ---, ---). Her father and one brother preceded her in death. She was a member of the Liberty Mennonite Church, South English, Iowa. Funeral services were held at the Wellman Church, March 22, with P. J. Blosser and S. J. Horst in charge.

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Blaylock, Grace J., daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth (Landes) Grove, was born Nov. 14, 1884, at Weyers Cave, Va.; died March 26, 1958, at Iowa City, Iowa; aged 73 y. 4 m. 12 d. In 1906 she was married to George L. Norenberg and they established their home in Minot, N. Dak. Her husband preceded her in death in 1929. In 1937 she was married to Wallace Blaylock and they made their home at South English, Iowa. Surviving are 6 daughters (Mrs. Maynard Bowers, Mrs. O. C. Stoner and Mrs. William Wonick, all of Iowa City, Iowa; Mrs. L. C. Hornecker, New York City, N. Y.; Mrs. Leonard Novak, Washington, Iowa; and Mrs. Walter Vrana, Bettendorf, Iowa), 3 sons (Isaac Norenberg, Keota, Iowa; Lester Norenberg, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and Winifred Noremberg, Ainsworth, Iowa), 33 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Amos Weaver, Keota, Iowa; and Mrs. Goldie King, Los Angeles, Calif.), and 4 brothers (Isaac and Charles, both of Waynesboro, Va.; Orie, Hershey, Pa.; and Earl Harrisonburg, Va.). Her second husband preceded her in death in 1945. A son, 2 sisters, and 4 brothers also preceded her in death. She was baptized and united with the Mennonite Church, June 2, 1907, and was a member of the Iowa City Mennonite Church at the time of her death. Funeral services were held at the Oathout Funeral Home, Iowa City, March 28, in charge of Virgil Brenneman and P. J. Blosser. Interment in the Keota (Iowa) Cemetery.

Hartman, Christian, son of Samuel and Christian (Holderman) Hartman, was born Sept.21, 1871, in Elkhart Co., Ind.; died at his home 3 _ miles north of Nappanee, Ind., March 24, 1958; aged 86 y. 6 m. 3 d. on Nov. 14, 1895, he was united in marriage to Amanda Weldy, who passed away June 27, 1938. On Dec. 20, 1939, he was married to Emma Hartman, who survives him. Other survivors are a foster son (Malard Vantuie, Elkhart, Ind.), 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Emma Miller, Elkhart, Ind.; and Elizabeth Wise, Wakarusa, Ind.), and 2 brothers (Joseph and Cornelius, both of Wakarusa, Ind.). In early manhood he confessed Christ as Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, holding membership with the North Main Street congregation in Nappanee nearly twenty-five years. Funeral services were held at the North Main Street Church, in charge of Homer F. North, assisted by Richard W. Yoder.

Heiser, Lonnie Dee, son of Raymond and Hilda (Schertz) Heiser, was born Dec. 17, 1956, at Burnham City Hospital, Champaign, Ill.; passed away fourteen months at the same hospital after a short illness of bronchiolitis. He leaves his parents, his twin brother (Lennie Lee), another brother (Lowell), 3 sisters (Sharilyn, Suzette, and Arlys Kay), and his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Heiser, and Emma Schertz, all of Dewey, Ill.). He was preceded in death by one infant sister. Funeral services were held Feb. 20 at the East Bend Mennonite Church, Fisher, Ill., in charge of Howard Zehr and Harold Zehr. Interment in the church cemetery.

Lehman, Winifred Jo, daughter of Wilfred and Ruth (Plank) Lehman, was born Oct. 23, 1957; passed away at the Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Ohio, march 27, 1958; aged 5 m. 4 d. One of the causes of her death was pneumonia. She leaves her mother, father, and 3 sisters (Joyce, Beth Ann, and Sharon). Two infant brothers preceded her in death. The Lehamns are members of the Bethel Mennonite Church, West Liberty, Ohio. Funeral services were held March 29 in charge of Edward Stoltzfus. Interment in the Fairview Cemetery, West Liberty.

Meyer, Emmanuel, son of the late John and Leah Meyer, was born June 16, 1895, in Zurich, Ont.; died Oct. 20, 1957, at the Freeport Sanatorium after a lengthy illness; aged 62 y. 4 m. 4 d. He is survived by 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 Meyer, both of Kitchener, Ont.), 2 sisters (Mrs. Frank Frock, Toronto, Ont.; and Mrs. Lorne Horst, Kitchener, Ont.), and 15 grandchildren. His wife, the former Julia Edwards, preceded him in death, December 1935. He was a member of the Zurich Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont., in charge of C. F. Derstine and Edgar Metzler. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Troyer, William, son of Tobe and Elizabeth (Miller) Troyer, was born Jan. 4, 1930, near Choteau, Okla.; was instantly killed March 10, 1958, at Goshen, Ind., in an automobile collision; aged 28 y. 2 m. 6 d. On Aug. 26, 1951, he was married to Katie Elizabeth Weirich of Middlebury, Ind. To this union were born three daughters. He is survived by his wife, his parents, 3 daughters (Elnora Jane, Anna Lucille, and Marlene Kay), 10 sisters and 2 brothers (Katie-Mrs. Crist Miller and Iva-Mrs. Vernon Miller, both of Shipshewana, Ind.; Edna-Mrs. Ezra Miller, Goshen, Ind.; Fannie-Mrs. Harry Bontrager and Mose, both of Middlebury, Ind.; Lydia Mae, Denver, Colo.; and Verna, Edith, Mary, Lorene, Dorothy, and Toby, at the parental home near Topeka, Ind.), his paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Mose Troyer, Topeka, Ind.), and his maternal grandfather (Christ A. Miller, Hutchinson, Kans.). In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Old Order Amish Church. A few years ago he and his wife transferred their membership to the Middlebury Mennonite Church, where he was a member at the time of his death. Funeral services were held at the Middlebury Church, March 14, in charge of Wilbur Yoder and Harold Yoder. Burial in the Grace Lawn Cemetery.

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Boshart, Darlene Kay, daughter of Delbert and Ardis (Schweitzer) Boshart, was born Sept. 15, 1954; departed this life March 31, 1958; aged 3 y. 6 m. 16 d. She leaves 4 sisters (Arlene Fay, her twin Lora Lee, Connie Rae, and Jeanette Ann), her maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Schweitzer), her paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Amos Boshart), and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the West Fairview Church, Beaver Crossing, Nebr., April 3, in charge of William R. Eicher, Lloyal Burkey, and Dale Oswald. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Butz, Fred Frank, son of Christian J. and Mary (Freidel) Butz, was born April 18, 1887, in Barton County, Kans.; departed this life at Galloway Hospital, Anthony, Kans., March 31, 1958; aged 70 y. 11m. 17 d. His passing was the result of complications following major surgery. On March 22, 1919, he was united in marriage to Ida May Yoder at Hutchinson, Kans. He is survived by his widow, 3 children (Howard, Harper, Kans.; Floyd, Solomon, Kans.; and Gladys, at home), 7 sisters and one brother (Ross Hess, Amelia Cornett and Bessie Cullop, all of Manchester, Okla; Mary Yoder, Harper, Kans.; Tony and Minnie Ancel, Anthony, Kans.; Maggie Goff, Kingman, Kans.; and Genola Kilgore, Waterville, Ohio). His parents and a sister (Lizzie) preceded him in death. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the German Springs Church, Manchester, Okla., later transferring his membership to the Pleasant Valley Church, Harper, Kans. Funeral services were held at the Pleasant Valley Church, April 3, in charge of Waldo E. Miller. Interment in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

Davis, Clarence J., son of the late William and Mary (Eshleman) Davis, was born Oct. 13, 1904, near Chambersburg, Pa.; died at the Chambersburg Hospital, April 2, 1958; aged 53 y. 5 m. 20 d. He is survived by 3 brothers (David N. and Roy D., Chambersburg, Pa.; and Norman E., Waynesboro, Pa.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Wilbert E. Brindle and Mrs. John H. Shipley, both of Chambersburg, Pa.). Funeral services were conducted at the Sellers Funeral Home, Chambersburg, Pa., April 6, by Harvey E. Shank. Interment in the Cashtown Cemetery.

Eby, Annie M., daughter of the late Abram H. and Elizabeth (Shank) Martin, was born in Washington County, Md., Nov. 23, 1883; passed away suddenly at her home in Paramount, Md., Jan. 3, 1958; aged 74 y. 1 m. 11 d. On Nov. 25, 1908, she was united in marriage to David R. Eby, who preceded her in death July 27, 1957. surviving are 2 children (David M., Hagerstown, Md.; and Martha E., at home), 2 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 8 brothers and sisters (Amanda-Mrs. Lewis Strite, Amos J., Fannie-Mrs. Irvin Strite, Maggie-Mrs. Samuel Diller, Ira D., Abram E., Ruth-Mrs. Ralph Eshleman, and Naomi-Mrs. Ortho Rudolph). Her parents, one daughter, one grandson, 4 brother and 2 sisters preceded her in death. In her youth she united with the Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful member until death. Funeral services were held at the Reiff Church in charge of Stanley Martin, Amos Horst, Irvin Shank , and Moses Horst. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Garges, Vincent Z., son of the late Jacob and Lizzie (Ziegler) Garges, was born near Lederach, Pa., Jan. 14, 1895; died March 27, 1958, at his home in Souderton, Pa.; aged 63 y. 2m. 13 d. His death followed an illness of six months during which he suffered a heart attack and several strokes. On Nov. 7, 1914, he was united in marriage to Sallie Kulp, who preceded him in death in December, 1952. He is survived by 5 children (Vincent K., Telford, Pa.; and Marvin, Florence, Evelyn, and Mildred, all at home), 2 brothers (Abram, Souderton, Pa.; and Walter, Telford, Pa.), and one sister (Bessie Garges, Telford, Pa.). One son died in infancy. He was a member of the Upper Skippack Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Upper Skippack Church, March 30 in charge of Daniel Reinford, assisted by Jesse Mack. Interment in the church cemetery.

Gehman, Ella, daughter of Eli and Hettie (Hershey) Martin, was born Jan. 11, 1879, near New Holland, Pa., passed away Feb. 1, 1958; aged 79 y. 21 d. Although she was ailing for a few months, death came rather unexpectedly as a result of coronary thrombosis. On Dec. 17, 1905, she was married to Jonathan Gehman. Surviving are her husband, 4 sons and 2 daughters (Paul E., and David, Lititz, Pa.; Lester M., Manheim, Pa.; Adam W., New Holland, Pa.; Margie-Mrs. Milton Nolt and Edna-Mrs. David Burkholder, both of Ephrata, Pa.), 26 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 4 brothers (Milton H., John H., and Clayton, H., all of New Holland, Pa.; and Adam H., York, Pa.). She was a member of the Groffdale Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held Feb. 4 at the Groffdale Church in charge of Eli Sauder and John S. Martin. Interment in the Weaverland Cemetery.

King, Andrew, son of Christ and Fannie (Byler) King, was born in Liberty Township, Ohio, July 5, 1876; died March 15, 1958; aged 81 y. 8 m. 10 d. He had been in failing health for nearly a year. He was a farmer, having retired from farming ten years ago. On Dec. 31, 1903, he was united in marriage to Fannie Hartzler. Surviving are his wife, one son (Paul R., West Liberty, Ohio), one daughter (Delta Swartz, West Liberty, Ohio), 8 grandchildren, one brother (Christian, Centerville, Pa.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Sallie Zook and Miss Fannie King, both of West Liberty, Ohio). He was preceded in death by 3 sons, one daughter, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral services were held at the South Union Church, where he was a member in charge of Wallace Kauffman, nephew of the deceased.

King, Ruth Irene, daughter of the late George M. and Ida (Holdeman) Johnson, was born April 2, 1921, at Coalridge, Mont.; died at St. Johns Hospital, Fargo, N. Dak., April 1, 1958; aged 36 y. 11 m. 30 d. Death was due to a fractured vertebra suffered as a result of a fall at her home on March 23. Early in youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church. Her radiant Christian life was a testimony to all the community and the Red River Valley congregation of which she was an active member until the time of her death. On Dec. 31, 1941, she was married to Guilford M. King. She is survived by her husband, 2 sons (Wayne and Harold), 4 daughters (Carol Mary Beth, Kathryn, and Ida Pearl), 4 sisters (Mrs. Albert Moser, Rochert, Minn.; Mrs. Roy Danielson, Fargo, N. Dak.; Mrs. Trent Kanagy, Gruver, Texas; and Mrs. Dean Schantz, Hydro, Okla.), and 6 brothers (Floyd M., and Earl E., both of Perryton, Texas; Elmer R., Bloomfield, Mont.; Ralph C., Casselton, N. Dak.; Fay V., Wheatland, N. Dak.; and Kenneth E., Kindred, N. Dak.). An infant daughter (Irene Ruth) died a few hours after her mother. A brother (Harold R., Gruver, Texas) preceded her in death, Jan.15, 1957. Funeral services were held at the Red River Valley Church, April 3 in charge of Abe Stoll and Elmer Hershberger. Burial in the Casselton Cemetery.

Lehman, Clayton F., son of the late Pre. Joseph E. and Elenora (Frey) Lehman, was born Nov. 19, 1896, near Chambersburg, Pa.; passed away at his home Jan. 3, 1958, after an illness of three months; aged 61 y. 1 m. 15 d. He was united in marriage with Mary Esther Witmer on Jan. 18, 1921. Surviving are his wife, his mother, 7 children (Pauline-Mrs. Menno A. Martin, Katharine-Mrs. Earl M. Miller and Verna-Mrs. Walter L. Martin, all of Hagerstown, Md.; Elva Ruth-Mrs. Marlin L. Frey, Edgar W., and J. Wilmer, all of Chambersburg, Pa.; and Richard C., at home), 4 brothers (Amos F., Waynesboro, Pa., Howard F., Willow Hill, Pa.; and Bruce F. and Paul F. ,Chambersburg, Pa.), 2 sisters (Ruth, Chambersburg, Pa.; and Mrs. Harold M. Herr, Gettysburg, Pa.), and 25 grandchildren. His father passed away Jan. 7, 1946. He was a lifelong member of the Chambersburg Mennonite Church, always interested in the work of the church and Sunday school. Funeral services were held at the Chambersburg Church, Jan. 6, in charge of Amos E. Martin, Harold Hunsecker, and Omar Martin. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Miller, Mary N., was born near Walnut Creek, Ohio, June 7, 1891; died at the home of her daughter in Winesburg, Ohio, March 31, 1958; aged 66 y. 9 m. 24 d. She was united in marriage to William E. Miller. Surviving are her husband, 6 children (Ervin, on the home place; Andrew and Mrs. Amanda Mae Ames, both of Winesburg, Ohio; Emanuel, Navarre, Ohio; William W., Wooster, Ohio; and Mrs. Martha Hosworth, Millersburg, Ohio), 20 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Andy, her twin, Mayesville, Ohio; John Miller, Mt. Eaton, Ohio; and William Miller, Berlin, Ohio), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Lydia Hershberger, Walnut Creek, Ohio; Mrs. Katie Yoder, Dundee, Ohio; and Mrs. Mattie Miller, Millersburg, Ohio). Two sons and one daughter died in infancy. In her youth she was baptized and became a member of the Amish Church. Later she transferred her membership to the Berlin Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted April3 by Paul Hummel, D. D. Miller, and S. W. Sommer.

Peachey, Christian Philip, son of the late Samuel W. and Sara (Yoder) Peachey, was born Feb. 13, 1899, at Belleville, Pa.; passed away at the home of his daughter, Sara, Mifflintown, Pa., Dec. 12, 1957; aged 58 y. 9 m. 29 d. Death was caused by a hear condition. On Dec. 16, 1926, he was married to Ruth King, who preceded him in death August, 1942. Surviving are 7 children (Sara-Mrs. Donald Graybill, Mifflintown, Pa.; Grace-Mrs. Christ Kurtz, Ruth-Mrs. Ivan Peachey, Marlin, and Walter, all of Belleville, Pa.; Eldon, Goshen, Ind.; and Mark, West Salem, Ohio), one brother, and 11 grandchildren. He was a member of the Allensville Mennonite Church where funeral services were held Dec 15 in charge of Raymond Peachey and Elrose Hartzler.

Ringenberg, Christian H., son of Christian and Mary (Ingold) Ringenberg, was born at Tiskilwa, Ill., Feb. 20, 1866; passed away at the Mennonite Home, Meadows, Ill., where he and his wife made their home for about four years, March 25, 1958; aged 92 y. 1 m. 5 d. On March 27, ---, he was united in marriage to Phoebe Staley, of Flanagan, Ill. After their marriage they farmed near Flanagan until they retired in 1924 and moved to Flanagan. Surviving are his wife, one son (Arthur H., Flanagan, Ill.), one daughter (Mrs. Ella Eash, Meadows, Ill.), 2 sisters (Mrs. Laura King, Morton, Ill.; and Mrs. Emma Kennel, Roanoke, Ill.), 5 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. His parents and 2 sisters (Mr. Lizzie Albrecht and Mrs. Mary Bachman) preceded him in death. He confessed faith in Christ as a young man and united with the Mennonite Church, of which he was a lifelong member. Funeral services were held at the Waldo Church in charge of J.D. Hartzler and Edwin Stalter. Burial in the Waldo Cemetery.

Shirk, Noah M., son of the late Peter and Magdalena (Martin) Shirk, was born at Bridgeport, Ont., Jan. 31, 1884; passed away at his home after a brief illness, March 28, 1958; aged 74 y. 1 m. 28 d. Surviving are 3 sisters (Mrs. Addison S. Snider and Mrs. Ben Drudge, both of Bridgeport, Ont.; and Mrs. Walter Shantz, Haysville, Ont.), one stepsister (Mrs. Walter Snider, Bridgeport, Ont.), and one stepbrother (Norman Krempein, Waterloo, Ont.). Three brothers and 7 sisters preceded him in death. As a young man he accepted Christ as his Saviour and became a member of the Erb Street Church, Waterloo, where he attended all his life. Funeral services were in charge of J. B. Martin.

Swartzentruber, Frances, daughter of the late Isaac and Fianna (Weaver) Good, was born in Lancaster County, Pa., Oct. 21, 1891; passed away at the home of her daughter (Mrs. Kathryn Winn) at Elverson, Pa., March 17, 1958; aged 66 y. 4 m. 24 d. In 1913 she was married to John D. Swartzentruber. Surviving are the following children: Esther-Mrs. Arthur Good, Mohnton, Pa.; John E., Mabel-Mrs. Joseph Winn, and Kathryn-Mrs. Victor Winn, all of Elverson, Pa.; also 9 grandchildren and 3 brothers (Moses, Elverson, Pa.; John, East Earl, Pa.; and Eli, Bowling Green, Fla.). She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, and 2 infant daughters. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until death. Funeral services were held in the Conestoga Church, Morgantown, Pa., in charge of Christian Kurtz. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Zuercher, Elmer Eno, son of Peter and Adeline Zuercher, was born Sept. 15, 1881, at Lima, Ohio; passed away March 16, 1958; aged 76 y. 6 m. 1 d. in 1906 he was married to Anna Howard, who preceded him in death Sept. 5, 1932. Surviving are 4 children (Elliot, Denbigh, Va.; Harold and Robert, Salt Lake City, Utah; and Mrs. Charles Troyer, Goshen, Ind.), 15 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Saloma Augsburger and Mrs. Cora Weaver, Elida, Ohio), and 2 brothers (Le Roy, Lima, Ohio, and Christian, Coldwater, Mich.). Three children died in infancy. In 1934 he was married to Anna Spitnale, who preceded him in death in 1950. He was converted and united with the Mennonite Church in his early life. In 1916 he was ordained to the ministry at the Medway Church near New Carlisle, Ohio. After spending four years of his ministry in Ohio, he moved to Nampa, Idaho, in 1920, where he served the church until 1932. He then moved back to Ohio and served at the Cloverdale Church for several years. In 1953 he was married to Dorothy Bond of Hubbard, Oreg., at which place they made their home until his death. Funeral services were conducted in Woodburn, Oreg., March 20, with Norman Lind and James Bucher officiating, and at Nampa, Idaho, in charge of E. S. Garber and D. A. Good. Interment in the Kohler Lawn Cemetery, Nampa, Idaho.

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Egli, Clifford Dean, son of John and Rosie (Good) Egli, was born near Hopedale, Ill., Jan. 10, 1940; was instantly killed in an automobile accident near Tremont, Ill., April 7, 1958; aged 18 y. 2 m. 28 d. At the time of his death he was employed on a farm near his home. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters (Gladys-Mrs. Milo Zehr, Foosland, Ill.; and Lois, at home), 3 brothers (Lester, Wolcottville, Ind.; Glenn, Manitowoc, Wis.; and Joe, at home), 2 half sisters (Grace, Cullom, Ill.; and Florence, Bloomington, Ill.), and 2 half brothers (Arthur, Morton, Ill.; and Ivan, East Peoria, Ill.). On Jan. 13, 1952, he was baptized and received as a member of the Hopedale Mennonite Church, where he attended services during his lifetime. Funeral services were held at the Hopedale Church, April 9, in charge of Ivan Kauffmann and Ben Sprigner. Burial in the church cemetery.

Karr, Susan, daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Warfel) Frey, was born Jan. 22, 1885; passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital, Feb. 15, 1958; aged 73 y. 24 d. Death was caused by a heart condition. She was united in marriage to William Karr, who died in1952. Surviving are 3 sons and one daughter (Oscar F., Millersville, Pa.; Preston F., Conestoga, Pa.; William, Willow Street, Pa.; and Ruth E.-Mrs. Edgar Porter, Washington Boro, Pa.). She was a faithful member of the Slackwater Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held Feb. 24 at the Gundel Funeral Home, Conestoga, Pa., in charge of Benjamin Miller and Frank Garman. Burial in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.

Musselman, C.M., was born in Cumberland County, Pa., Feb. 28, 1865; died at Lemoyne, Pa., April 6, 1958, following an illness of several months; aged 93 y. 1 m. 9 d. He was the founder of the Musselman Funeral Home in Lemoyne, Pa. Surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Florence Zink, Mechanicsburg, Pa.; Mrs. Mabel Witmer, Philadelphia, Pa.; and Mrs. Thelma Tyson, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), one brother (Harry, Mechanicsburg, Pa.), 3 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Slate Hill Mennonite Church, April 10, in charge of C. F. Derstine, William Strong, and Marlin Lauver. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery.

Shank, Abram G., son of the late Peter and Martha (Grove) Shank, was born at Greencastle, Pa., Aug. 18, 1891; died April 3, 1958, at the home of his brother (David Shank), on the same farm where he was born; aged 66 y. 7m. 16 d. He retired in the evening in good health and was found dead in bed the next morning. He had lived with his brother and wife from the time of the death of his parents. Surviving besides his brother David, are 2 sisters (Mrs. Catherine Showalter, Maugansville, Md.; and Mrs. Rhoda Showalter, Maugansville, Md.). He was a member of the Reiff Mennonite Church, Hagerstown, Md., where funeral services were held, April 5, in charge of Stanley H. Martin and Moses K. Horst. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Witmer, Isaac B., son of Samuel and Polly (Bixler) Witmer, was born near Wakarusa, Ind., May 14, 1865; passed away at the Salem, Ohio, City Hospital, April 6, 1958; aged 92 y. 10 m. 23 d. On Dec. 22, 1888, he was united in marriage to Mamie Zeigler, of Columbiana, Ohio, who preceded him in death in 1931. Surviving are one son (Paul), with whom he made his home for the past 27 years, one sister (Mrs. Lucretia Weldy, Wakarusa, Ind.), 7 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were a son (Walter) and a daughter (Mary) who died two days apart in 1896; and a daughter (Edith Ziegler) who passed away in 1936. He was a lifelong member of the Mennonite Church, moving to the Columbiana, Ohio, community from Indiana in 1894. He was very active in church work, serving as Sunday-school superintendent and song leader for many years. In 1909 he was ordained to the office of deacon at the Leetonia, Ohio, Church. In 1914 he was ordained as a minister of the same church, in which capacity he faithfully served until his retirement in 1950. He also spent much time ministering to the Britton Run congregation near Corry, Pa., soon after its founding and was much interested in the work there. Funeral services were in charge of S. A. Yoder, O. N. Johns, and John Paul Oyer.

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