Gospel Herald Obituaries - January, 1958

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Gospel Herald - Volume LI, Number 1 - January 7, 1958 --- page 22, 23

Brunk, Mary, daughter of the late Joseph and Magdalena (Kropf) Gerber, was born at Reading, Minn., April 6, 1901; passed away suddenly at her home in Ellice Twp.,Ont., Dec. 11, 1957; aged 56 y. 8m. 6 d. On the morning of her departure while she was engaged in household duties the call came suddenly to leave her earthly home for a better land. In June, 1931, she was united in marriage to Amos Brunk, minister of the Pool A. M. Church. Surviving are one son (Morris, Sebringville, Ont.), 3 daughters (Maureen-Mrs. Harvey Zehr, Poole, Ont.; Mary Ann and Irene, at home), 8 brothers (Peter, Solomon, Aaron, and Elmer, all of Fairview, Mich.; and Joseph, John, Raymond, and Emmanuel, all of Ontario), 5 sisters (Magdalena-Mrs. Cris Erb and Catherine-Mrs. David Roes, both of Ontario; Amanda-Mrs. Benjamin Slaubaugh, Garnet, Kans.; Anna-Mrs. Levi Helmuth, Nappanee, Ind.; and Clara-Mrs. Samuel Weaver, McMinnville, Oreg.), and 4 grandchildren. One brother and one sister predeceased her. She became a Christian early in life, remaining faithful to Christ and the church. Funeral services were conducted at the Poole A. M. Church, Dec., --, in charge of Christ Lichty and Moses H. Roth. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Bontrager, Clara Malinda (Hostetler), was born in Holmes County, Ohio, March 20, 1864; departed this life Sept. 2, 1957, after an eight week illness; aged 93 y. 5 m. 13 d. On Sept. 5, 1880, she was united in marriage to Benjamin A. Bontrager. He preceded her in death in 1943. Surviving are 3 daughters (Minnie-Mrs. William Speicher, with whom she lived at the time of her death; Moda-Mrs. Merrill Pletcher, and Nellie-Mrs. Rollin Bontrager, all of Middlebury, Ind.), one brother (Oscar Hostetler) and one sister (Mrs. Sophia Troyer) both of Topeka, Ind., 15 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, and 37 great-great grandchildren. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Forks Mennonite Church. When the Middlebury congregation was organized she with her husband transferred their membership there, becoming charter members. She was the oldest charter member to depart this life. Funeral services were held at the Middlebury Church, Sept. 4, in charge of Wilbur Yoder and Harold Yoder. Burial in the Grace Lawn Cemetery.

Dunham, Lea, daughter of Robert and the late Guylierna (Venturini) Confortini, was born at Masontown, Pa., Feb. 10, 1926; died at the Uniontown Hospital, Dec. 15, 1957; aged 31 y. 10 m. 5 d. Besides her husband, she leaves 3 children (Nancy, Marcia, and Doris) and 2 sisters. Funeral services were conducted by Paul M. Roth at the Masontown Brethren Church. Burial in the Masontown Cemetery.

Gingrich, Libbie, daughter of John G. and Lydia (Winey) Gingrich, was born near Evendale, Juniata Co., Pa., Nov. 18, 1881; died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Carrie G. Leister, McAlisterville, Pa., Dec. 3, 1957; aged 76 y. 15 d. She was afflicted with arthritis for about twenty years and spent the last fifteen years on a wheel chair. She is survived by 2 sisters (Mrs. Mabel Wetzel, Beavertown, Pa.; and Mrs. Carrie G. Leister, McAlisterville, Pa.), and one brother (John W. Gingrich, Cocolamus, Pa.). She was preceded in death by 2 sisters (Cora and Ella-Mrs. Jacob G. Brubaker, Cocolamus, Pa.). She was a member of the Lauver Mennonite Church for many years. Funeral services were held at the Lauver Church in charge of Donald Lauver and Boyd Kauffman. Burial in the church cemetery.

Kauffman, Abraham J., son of Jacob and Fannie Kauffman, was born Aug. 15, 1870, near Shipshewana, Ind.; passed away at his home in Middlebury, Ind., Oct. 30, 1957; aged 87 y. 2 m. 15 d. Although he had been in failing health for many years, the cause of his death was pneumonia and complications. On Oct. 13, 1900, he was united in marriage to Nancy Miller of White Cloud, Mich., who preceded him in death on Sept. 1, 1957. Surviving are 2 children (Mabel-Mrs. Claude Mishler, Middlebury, Ind.; and Marion, Champaign, Ill.), one sister (Mrs. Lovina J. Plank, Arcola, Ill., who is the only survivor of the family of 15 children), 3 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He had lived in Middlebury for the past 38 years and was a farmer all his life. He was a member of the Middlebury Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Middlebury Church, Nov. 3, in charge of the home ministers. Burial in the Grace Lawn Cemetery.

Lehman, Salome, daughter of the late John and Emma (Witmer) Ebersole, was born near Chambersburg, Pa., July 8, 1886; died Dec. 4, 1957, at the Chambersburg Hospital after an illness of six years; aged 72 y. 4 m. 26 d. She was united in marriage to Jacob E. Lehman Jan. 22, 1907. They lived together over fifty years and were blessed with 13 children, of whom 6 sons and 6 daughters survive. They are: Loyd, Frances, Mildred, and Anna, at home; Arthur, John, Mrs. Lesher Horst, Marlin, and Virgil, Chambersburg, Pa.; Mrs. Daniel Diller, Maugansville, Md.; Leroy, Gordonville, Pa.; and Mrs. Elvin Hege, Tavernier, Fla. She is also survived by 3 brothers, 3 sisters and 36 grandchildren. She united with the Mennonite Church May 5, 1905, and remained a faithful member until death. She took an active interest in promoting missions, which resulted in many of her family being actively engaged in mission work of the Mennonite Church. Fuenral services were held at the Chambersburg Mennonite Church, Dec. 8, in charge of Amos Martin, Harvey Shank, Walter Lehman, and John Sollenberger. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Schlegel, Magdalena, daughter of Christ and Nancy Anna (Schlegel) Lichti, was born at St. Agatha, Ont., Aug. 20, 1876; died at her home near Shickley, Nebr., Dec. 8, 1957; aged 81 y. 3 m. 18 d. She had been failing in health for some time but was bedfast only the last three weeks. At the aged of two she moved with her parents to Wayland, Iowa; later they moved to Thurman, Colo., and in 1904 she moved to the Shickley community, which has since been her home. On March 5, 1899, she was united in marriage to Benjamin Schlegel. This union was blessed with 3 sons and 2 daughters. Surviving are 3 sons (Dell, Milford, Nebr.; Lee and Aal, Shickley, Nebr.), two daughters (Matilda Roth, Shickley, Nebr., and Anna Bock, Iowa City, Iowa), one sister (Anna Kauffman, Wayland, Iowa), 12 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on Feb. 11, 1940; also her parents, 4 brothers, 4 sisters, and 3 grandchildren. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church. She served faithfully as a deacon's wife until the death of her husband. Funeral services were held at the Salem Mennonite Church in charge of Peter Kennel, Fred Reeb, and Jake Birkey. Burial in the church cemetery.

Transcriber's note: "Aal" is the correct spelling used in the obituary. Not an error.

Thomas, Martha W., daughter of Elias and Annie (Witmer) Myer, was born Oct. 15, 1897, in Paradise Twp., Pa.; passed away at her home at Willow Street, Pa., Nov. 1, 1957; aged 60 y. 1 m. 2 d. On Feb. 10, 1921, she was married to Amos G. Thomas, who preceded her in death in Aug. 1956. Surviving are 4 children (twins, Leon, Willow Street, Pa., and Lois, at home; Rhoda-Mrs. Kenneth Buchen, Ephrata, Pa.; and Miriam-Mrs. Paul Burkholder, Bronx, N. Y.), 13 grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 4 sisters. In her youth she accepted Christ and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful member until death. For the past seven years she was an active worker at the Mt. Vernon Mission. Funeral services were held at the New Danville Church, Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 20, in charge of David Thomas and Lloyd Kreider. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Turner, Susan Elizabeth (Smith), was born at Bergton, Va., Nov. 21, 1872; passed away Nov. 17, 1957; aged 84 y. 11 m. 26 d. She was married to Benjamin F. Turner on March 31, 1889. He preceded her in death on Jan. 3, 1947. To this union were born 4 daughters and 5 sons: Ida L. Halterman, Martha Jane Getz, Goldie T., May, Hobart, Charles, Zack, John, and Joseph. One daughter (Palma Seiver) preceded her in death in 1909, leaving 2 children (Geneva Seiver Miller and Benjamin F. Seiver), who were reared in the Turner home. She is also survived by 3 sisters (Virginia Milam, Laura Dove, and Celia Souder), and one brother (Ezra Smith). She became a member of the Mennonite Church early in life. Her husband was a deacon in the Northern District of the Virginia Conference. She served with him in the church and was devoted to its service and to the interests of her family. Funeral services were held at the Trissels Church, Broadway, Va., Nov. 21, in charge of J. Ward Shank, John L. Stauffer, J. Otis Yoder, and Norman Yutzy. Interment in the nearby cemetery.

Wertz, Charles A., son of Daniel and Barbara (Miller) Wertz, was born on the Wertz homestead, Washington Township, Iowa, Dec. 13, 1874; passed away at his late home, Kalona, Iowa, Nov. 21, 1957; aged 82 y. 11 m. 23 d. In 1896, he was united in marriage to Caroline Shettler, who preceded him in death in 1897. On May 26, 1904, he was united in marriage to Katie Miller. He is survived by his wife, one daughter (Fern Whetstone, at home), one sister (Mrs. C. C. Miller, Kalona, Iowa), 2 brothers (Joseph, Julesburg, Colo.; and Edward, Ojai, Calif.), 2 grandsons, and 2 great-grandsons. One son died in infancy. He accepted Christ in his youth and united with the East Union Mennonite Church, where he was a faithful member at the time of his death. Funeral services were held at the East Union Church, Kalona, Iowa, Nov. 23, in charge of George S. Miller and D. J. Fisher. Burial in the East Union Cemetery.

Zimmerman, Barbara H., daughter of the late Jacob and Hettie (Hess) Zimmerman, was born in Cumberland County, Pa., Nov. 10, 1877; passed away at the home of a nephew, Laban Zimmerman, Oct. 18, 1957; aged 79 y. 11 m. 8 d. Surviving are one brother (Abram Zimmerman, Ephrata, Pa.), and several nieces and nephews. She accepted Christ in her youth and united with the Slate Hill Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful member until death. Funeral services were held at the Slate Hill Church, Oct. 22, in charge of William Strong. Interment in the church cemetery.

Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LI, Number 2 - January 14, 1958-page 46, 47

Bollinger, Edward W., son of the late Peter and Sarah (Sauble) Bollinger, was born at Hanover, Pa., April 28, 1887; passed away at his home at Waynesboro, Pa., Dec. 4, 1957; aged 70 y. 7 m. 6 d. He had been in failing health for the past two years, but passed away suddenly from a heart attack. He is survived by his wife Sarah Jane (Bumbaugh) Bollinger, 4 sons (George, Marion, Pa.; Joseph, Chambersburg, Pa.; Richard, Suitland, Md.; and Paul, Harrisonburg, Va.), one daughter (Mrs. Louise Daywalt, Waynesboro, Pa.), 3 half sisters (Mrs. Harry Weaver and Mrs. Anna Sharrer, both of Hanover, Pa.; and Mrs. Viola Long, Baltimore, Md.), one half brother (William, Hanover, Pa.), and 13 grandchildren. He accepted Christ as his Saviour more than thirty years ago and was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church at Pond Bank, Pa. Funeral services were conducted at the Pond Bank Church by Harvey E. Shank and James M. Shank. Burial in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Mont Alto.

Gahman, Cassie, daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Ann (Swartz) Leatherman, was born in Bucks County, Pa., March 16, 1872; died Sept. 12, 1957; aged 85 y. 5 m. 27 d. She was united in marriage to John Gahman Jan. 26, 1895. Surviving are her husband, 2 sons, 7 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. Two sons preceded her in death. She was a faithful member of the Deep Run Mennonite Church until death. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Hatfield, Pa., Sept. 14, and at the Deep Run Church, Deep Run, Pa., Sept. 15, in charge of Erwin Nace and Joseph Gross. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Good, Israel, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Good, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., Sept. 25, 1875; died at the K-W Hospital, Nov. 15, 1957, after a short illness; aged 82 y. 20 d. His wife, the former Susannah Martin, died in 1947. Surviving are one daughter (Ida-Mrs. B. Morby, Stayner, Ont.), 2 sons (Roy, Smithville, Ont.; and Elven, Waterloo, Ont.), and 9 grandchildren. He farmed near Elmira until he retired in 1942. He was a member of the Elmira Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Elmira Church, Nov. 17, in charge of Howard S. Bauman and Oliver Snider. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Gut, Polly N., daughter of Noah and Susie Hershberger, was born in Lagrange County, Ind., Jan. 4, 1875; died at the Lockerbie Nursing Home, Goshen, Ind., Dec. 23, 1957; aged 82 y. 11m. 19 d. At the age of seventeen she was baptized and united with the Shore Mennonite Church, later transferring her membership to the North Goshen Church, where she was a faithful member at the time of her death. In 1899 she was united in marriage to Andrew Kauffman. To this union were born four children, three of whom survive. Her husband preceded her in death in February, 1937. In 1939, she was married to Andrew Gut of Kouts, Ind., who passed away Aug. 3, 1949. Surviving are 3 sons (Alvin, Goshen, Ind.; Cloyd, Middlebury, Ind.; and Floyd, Nappanee, Ind.), 2 step-sons (Ora Good, Kouts, Ind.; and Clarence Good, Valparaiso, Ind.), a stepdaughter (Nellie-Mrs. Harry Field, Valparaiso, Ind.), 4 brothers (Jacob and Joe Hershberger, Goshen, Ind.; William Hershberger, Elkhart, Ind.; and Dan Hershberger, Kokomo, Ind.), 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the North Goshen Church, Dec. 26, in charge of Russell Krabill and Wilbur Yoder. Burial in the Miller Cemetery, Middlebury, Ind.

Herr, Newton C., son of the late Levi and Susan (Groff) Herr, was born near Strasburg, Pa., Jan. 20, 1867; passed away in the same community (where he lived his entire life) Aug. 14, 1957; aged 90 y. 6 m. 25 d. Death was due to the infirmities of old age. He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church for over sixty years. He was married to Susan M. Mellinger in 1892. To this union were born two children (Miriam M. and Susan E.). His wife passed away in 1895. In 1897, he was married to Amanda L. Heller. To this union were born three children. He was a farmer but retired from active farming in 1942. The same year his second wife passed away. He is survived by 4 children (Miriam-Mrs. Amos H. Kreider, Lititz, Pa.; Bertha-Mrs. Harvey Metzler, Lancaster, Pa.; Clarence, Ronks, Pa.; and Emery, Ronks, Pa., with who he had resided), 12 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Strasburg Mennonite Church in charge of Jacob T. Harnish and John A. Brenneman. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Hunsberger, Tobias S., son of the late Simeon and Eliza (Schrauter) Hunsberger, was born in Bucks County, Pa., Feb. 16, 1868; passed away at the Convalescent Home, Hatfield, Pa., March 12, 1957; aged 89 y. 26 d. He was married to Anna Meyers. To this union were born three daughters and one son. He is survived by his wife, 4 children (Anna and Lizzie, twins, Harry and Margarete), 9 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. He was a faithful member of the Deep Run Church, March 16, in charge of Wilson Overholt, Abram Yothers, and Erwin Nace. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Shantz, Alvin, son of the late Josiah and Sophianna (Rudy) Shantz, was born in Woolwich Township, Ont., Jan. 30, 1886; passed away suddenly at his home in Waterloo, Ont., Dec. 12, 1957; aged 71 y. 10 m. 11 d. In March, 1913, he was united in marriage to Mina Eby. Surviving are his wife, one son (Glen, Waterloo, Ont.), and 2 grandchildren. One sister (Mrs. David Bearinger) preceded him in death in 1945. He accepted Christ as his Saviour in youth and was a faithful member of the Erb Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Erb Street Church, Waterloo, Ont., in charge of J. B. Martin. Burial in the Erb Street Cemetery.

Smucker, Lydia B., daughter of Jacob and Barbara (Hostetler) Zook, was born Feb. 2, 1863, in Wayne Co., Ohio; passed away Dec. 20, 1957; aged 94 y. 10 m. 18 d. On Dec. 6, 1883, she was united in marriage to Menno C. Smucker, also of Wayne County. Their home was blessed with two sons and one daughter. In addition they opened their home to a foster daughter whom they reared as one of the family. Until the death of her husband in 1932, the Smucker family lived on a farm near Smithville. After that time, Mrs. Smucker and her daughter, Anna, maintained a home in Smithville. She is survived by one son (Jesse N., Goshen, Ind.), one daughter (Anna, at home), a foster daughter (Mrs. Dorothy Nettleton, Rittman, Ohio), one brother (Ephraim J. Zook, Goshen, Ind.), 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren. Her husband, a son (Vernon), a brother (David), and a sister (Mrs. Mary Zook Moose) preceded her in death. She was the oldest member of the Oak Grove Mennonite Church near Smithville, which was her home congregation from childhood. Funeral services were held at the Oak Grove Church, Dec. 23, in charge of Virgil M. Gerig and Gerald C. Studer. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Swartzendruber, Catherine, daughter of Elias and Susanna (Yoder) Kinsinger, was born Dec. 29, 1868, in Johnson County, Iowa; passed away Dec. 17, 1957, at the Shenk Rest Home at Wellman, Iowa; aged 88 y. 11m. 18 d. Death was the result of the infirmities of old age. On Nov. 15, 1891, she was united in marriage to Gideon Swartzendruber, after which she and her husband resided on a farm in Iowa County. Her husband preceded her in death on Aug. 6, 1939. She continued to live on the farm until October, 1956, when she was confined to Shenk's Rest Home. She is survived by 4 brothers (Kores, Menno, and Simon, all of Parnell, Iowa; and John, Wellman, Iowa), and 2 sisters (Elizabeth Marner, Parnell, Iowa; and Ella-Mrs. Joe Gnagey, Wellman, Iowa). Two brothers (Ananias and Abner) and a sister (Fannie) preceded her in death. She became a Christian in 1889 and united with the East Union Mennonite Church. She and her husband later united with the West Union Church, where she was a member at the time of her death. Funeral services were held at the West Union Church in charge of Paul T. Guengerich and Amos Gingerich. Burial in the West Union Cemetery.

Yoder, Levi K., son of David Z. and Sally (Stayrook) Yoder, was born in Mifflin County, Pa., March 1, 1882; died at his home near Reedsville, Pa., Dec. 17, 1957; aged 75 y. 9 m. 16 d. He is survived by his wife, the former Rebecca Hooley, 6 children (Irvin, R., Belleville, Pa.; David J., Jersey Shore, Pa.; Robert M., Chambersburg, Pa.; Raymond L., Mill Valley, Calif.; Nedra-Mrs. David Nafsinger, Reedsville, Pa.; and J. Martin, Hershey, Pa.), one sister (Lydia Ann Zook, West Liberty, Ohio), 15 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Belleville, Pa., for many years. Funeral services were held at the Bohn Funeral Home, Reedsville, Pa., Dec. 20, in charge of Harry Y. Shetler. Burial in the Hooley Cemetery.

Yoder, Lowell Keith, son of George and Leona (Byler) Yoder, was born June 19, 1944, near Parnell, Iowa; passed away near Wellman, Iowa. Nov. 26, 1957; aged 13 y. 5 m. 7 d. He died very suddenly as a result of a heart ailment. In addition to his parents he is survived by 4 brothers (John, Arthur, Carroll, and Georgis), one sister (Judy), his paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Yoder, Wellman, Iowa), and his maternal grandmother (Mrs. Amanda Byler, Kalona, Iowa). One brother (Jerold Lee) preceded him in death in 1942. He accepted Christ as his Saviour in revival meetings at the West Union Mennonite Church this past September and was expecting to be baptized soon. Funeral services were held at the West Union Church Nov. 29, in charge of Herman Ropp and Morris Swartzendruber. Burial in the Upper Deer Creek Cemetery.

Zimmerly, John, son of the late Peter P. and Mary Ann (Steiner) Zimmerly, was born near Kidron, Ohio, Nov. 20, 1888; died at his home in Wooster, Ohio, Dec. 14, 1957; aged 69 y. 24 d. Fifteen months ago he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage attack from which he never recovered. As a young man he accepted Christ as his Saviour and became a member of the Kidron Mennonite Church. He was married to Helen Weuthrick on Aug. 14, 1927. After their marriage they resided on a farm in the Kidron area until three years ago, when they moved to Wooster. Surviving are his wife, 5 sons (Dennis, Alvin, and Ellis, at home; Paul, Wooster, Ohio; and Amos, Alaska), 4 daughters (Verna, Nora, and Mrs. Clara Gerber, at home; and Orpha-Mrs. Richard Rowland, Wooster, Ohio), one sister (Elizabeth-Mrs. Otto Kamp, Dalton, Ohio), and 7 grandchildren. Two brother and two sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Kidron Mennonite Church, Dec. 18, in charge of Reuben Hofstetter, William Detweiler, and Isaac Zuercher. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LI, Number 3 - January 21, 1958-page 70, 71

Brenneman, Lillie Mae, daughter of Frederick and Elizabeth (Hilty) Geiger, was born near Bluffton, Ohio, Sept. 18, 1883; passed away following an extended illness at the Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio, Dec. 22, 1957; aged 74 y. 3 m. 4 d. She was the last survivor of eleven children. In early life she united with the Mennonite Church and remained a faithful member until the end. On Oct. 12, 1910, she was untied in marriage to Moses H. Brenneman. Surviving are her husband, 2 daughters (Geneva-Mrs. Orrie Harshbarger, West Liberty, Ohio; and Gladys-Mrs. Hiram Brenneman, Lima, Ohio), and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Salem Mennonite Church in charge of Richard Martin and James Detweiler. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Gingrich, Oscar, son of the late Leah (Heckendorn) Gingrich, was born in Ubly, Mich., Aug. 26, 1897; died suddenly of a heart attack Dec. 30, 1957; aged 60 y. 4 m. 4 d. He was married to Linean Cressman, June 23, 1926, at Breslau, Ont. Surviving are his wife, 4 daughters (Evelyn and Carol-Mrs. Clifford Schott, Kitchener, Ont.; Wanda-Mrs. Nevin Gingerich, New Hamburg, Ont.; and Barbara Ann, at home), his father one brother (Menno Gingrich, Redlands, Calif.), one sister (Mrs. Margeret Bechtel, Kitchener, Ont.), and 4 grandchildren. He was a member of the Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ont., until his death. Funeral services were conducted at the Erb Street Church, Jan. 2, in charge of J. B. Martin. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Halteman, Henry H., son of the late Isaac and Sarah (Hackman) Halteman, was born at Souderton, Pa., March 3, 1878; passed away suddenly of a coronary occlusion, Nov. 25, 1957; aged 79 y. 8 m . 22 d. In 1901, he was united in marriage to Alice Hagey. He is survived by his wife, 5 children (Sallie-Mrs. John M. Landis, Souderton, Pa.; Lillie-Mrs. Harvey Bower, Telford, Pa.; Ella Mae-Mrs. Floyd Clemens, Telford, Pa.;Elwood H., Sellersville, Pa.; and Esther-Mrs. Walton N. Detweiler, ----, ----,), 2 brothers (Enos and Abram H. Halteman), one sister (Hannah-Mrs. Isaac Landis), 18 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. He was a faithful member of the Franconia Mennonite Church and an ardent prayer supporter. Funeral services were held at the Franconia Church, Nov. 28, in charge of Paul Ruth, Jacob M. Moyer, Menno Souder, and Arthur Ruth. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Harshbarger, Joshua K., son of Gideon and Nancy (Yoder) Harshbarger, was born in Oliver Township, Pa., May 16, 1880; died Nov. 26, 1957; aged 77 y. 6 m. 10 d. he was married to Sarah Elizabeth Miller who died in 1932. He was later married to Anna Kauffman who died in 1945. He is survived by 4 children (Ruth-Mrs. Elmer Miller, Mrs. Bertha Yoder, David and Louella, all of McVeytown, Pa.), 4 stepchildren (Pearl-Mrs. Luther Kauffman, Altoona, Pa.; Hazel-Mrs. Charles Pecht, McVeytown, Pa.; Martha-Mrs. Harvey Byler, Meadville, Pa.; and Melvin Kauffman, --- Ohio), one brother (David, Oliver Twp., Pa.), 11 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Mattawana Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Mattawana Church in charge of Ross D. Metzler and Milo M. Yoder. Burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery.

Jackson, Lorene, daughter of Joseph and the late Elizabeth (Oyer) Birkey, was born near Dewey, Ill., Oct. 28, 1909; passed away at the Blodgett Memorial Hospital, Grand Rapids, Mich., Dec. 6, 1957; aged 48 y. 1 m. 9 d. She united with the Bowne Mennonite Church in her youth and was a faithful member until death. She was united in marriage to John Jackson of Clarksville, Mich., on Nov. 21, 1934. Surviving are her husband, 5 children (Mary, Kansas City, Mo.; Norma Jean, Betty, Sheryl and Ralph, all at home), 3 brothers and 2 sisters. One son, John, died in infancy. Funeral services were held at the Bowne Church conducted by D. A. Yoder and Daniel Zook.

King, Amanda, daughter of Daniel J. and Martha (Beck) King, was born Jan. 17, 1885, near Wauseon, Ohio; departed this life Dec. 2, 1957; aged 72 y. 10 m. 15 d. On Nov. 28 she suffered a severe stroke from which she never recovered. She lived in the Wauseon community her entire life, and since 1921 shared the parental home with her brother Clarence and family. She accepted Christ and was baptized in 1902, in a class with sixty-one others. She united with the Mennonite Church in Fulton County, Ohio. The last number of years she had her membership with the West Clinton congregation. She is survived by the following brothers and sisters (Eliza-Mrs. Willis Augspurger, Henry, Maryann-Mrs. William Detter, all of Archbold, Ohio; Simon and Clarence, both of Wauseon, Ohio), and a number of nephews and nieces. Her parents and one brother (Samuel) preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the West Clinton Church, Dec. 5, in charge of Dan Sommers, Olen Nofziger, and Ed. B. Frey. Burial at Pettisville, Ohio.

Mininger, Henry H., son of Bishop Jonas J. and Annie (Hackman) Mininger, was born in Montgomery County, Pa., May 26, 1878; passed away at his home in Souderton, Pa., July 31, 1957; aged 79 y. 2 m. 7 d. He suffered a broken leg about four years ago and a series of strokes since that time leaving him in a semi-invalid condition, although he was bedfast only one day before his death. On Nov. 11, 1899, he was married to Magdalena F. Moyer. She preceded him in death in 1949. He is survived by 2 sons (H. Lloyd, Souderton, pa.; and Harold, with whom he resided), 3 brothers, one sisters and 9 grandchildren. A daughter, Katie, died in infancy. He was a member of the Plains Mennonite Church, Lansdale, Pa. Funeral services in charge of J. C. Clemens and John Lapp. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Ranck, Wilma Lou, infant daughter of Edwin H. and Rosanna (Engel) Ranck, was born at Newton, Kans., Nov. 13, 1957; died at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Dec. 17, 1957; aged 1 m. 4 d. Death was caused by a heart ailment. Surviving are her parents, grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Engel, Paradise, Pa.; and Mr. and Mrs. Elvin D. Ranck, Lancaster, Pa.), and great-grandparents (Mrs. Annie Kauffman, Paradise, Pa.; Mrs. Fannie Engel, Parkesburg, Pa.; and Mr. and Mrs. Christ L. Herr, Manheim, Pa.). Funeral services were held at the Kinzer Mennonite Church Dec. 21, in charge of Clair Eby, Ray S. Yost, and Daniel D. Leaman. Burial in Andrews Bridge Cemetery.

Weaver, Jesse Elmer, son of Samuel L. and Mary (Horst) Weaver, was born near North Lawrence, Ohio, Feb. 15, 1875; departed this life Dec. 18, 1957; aged 84 y. 10 m. 3 d. In 1908 he confessed Christ as his Saviour and united with the County Line Mennonite Church. On Oct. 18, 1918, he was united in marriage to Esther Martin. Surviving are his wife, one daughter (Mrs. Floyd Brubaker), and 5 grandchildren. Preceding him in death were a daughter (Edna Mae in 1924), 2 sisters (Amelia-Mrs. John H. Eschliman, and Emma-Mrs. David Burchhart), and one brother (Naaman H. Weaver). Funeral services were held Dec. 22 at the County Line Church in charge of Jacob Neuenschwander and Elmer Good.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LI, Number 4 - January 28, 1958-page 94

Bender, Olen R., son of the late John H. and Lydia (Miller) Bender, Springs, Pa., was born Feb. 21, 1893; died at his home of a heart attack Dec. 8, 1957; aged 64 y. 9 m. 17 d. He was a member of the Springs Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Springs Church in charge of Roy Otto and Walter Otto. Interment in the Springs Mennonite Church.

Charles, Delbert Ray, infant son of H. Raymond and Anna Lois (Bucher) Charles, was born Dec. 28, 1957, at the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa.; died four and one-half hours later. He is survived by one brother (H. Dwayne), 2 sisters (Twila Jean and Luida Ann), the paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Jacob L. Charles), and the maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Bucher). A graveside service was held on Dec. 29 at the Landsiville Mennonite Cemetery in charge of Henry E. Lutz.

Clemmer, Martha R., daughter of John and Sallie (Rosenberger) Clemens, was born near Harleysville, Pa., June 13, 1881; passed away at her home Nov. 15, 1957; aged 76 y. 5 m. 2 d. On Feb. 7, 1903, she was united in marriage to Harvey L. Clemmer. Early in their married life they were baptized and received into the Salford Mennonite Church where she remained faithful until death. She is survived by her husband, one daughter (Sallie Mae-Mrs. Amandus Bergey, Harleysville, Pa.), one son (Mervyn, Sumneytown, Pa.), 2 foster daughters (Mrs. Elmer Kratz, Elroy, Pa.; and Mrs. Charles Hackman, Kulpsville, Pa.), one foster son (Russell Clemmer, Harleysville, Pa.), 8 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, one brother and 2 daughters. Funeral services were held at the Salford Mennonite Church, Nov. 20, in charge of Henry Ruth and Rein Alderfer. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Geiger, Irvin H., son of Mrs. Mary Ann and the late Ezra Geiger, was born in Wilmot Township, Oct. 24, 1897; passed away suddenly at his residence at Preston, Ont., Jan. 6, 1958; aged 60 y. 2 m. 13 d. He is survived by his aged mother, 2 brothers (Gordon, at home and Arhtur, St. Clair Shores, Mich.), 2 sisters (Mabel-Mrs. William Gossman, Dashwood, Ont.; and Mrs. Ida Snyder, Kitchener, Ont.), and 15 nieces and nephews. His father predeceased him June 5, 1950. He was baptized and received into the Cressman Mennonite Church, Breslau, Ont., Jan. 11, 1914, where he remained a faithful member until death. Funeral services were held at the Cressman Church, Jan. 9, in charge of Carl Rudy and Horace Cressman. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Ickes, Samuel F., son of Joseph and Kathryn (Rock) Ickes, was born at Pond Bank, Pa., Sept. 17, 1891; passed away at his home in Mont Alto, Pa., Jan. 2, 1958; aged 66 y. 3 m. 15 d. He is survived by his wife, Alta May (Bumbaugh) Ickes, and the following children: Mrs. Lulu Moats, Samuel, Harry, and Mrs. Mabel Ulrich, all of Waynesboro, Pa.; Mrs. Mary Byers, Shippensburg, Pa.; Herman, Fannetssburg, Pa.; Mrs. Bessie Ditch, at home; and Mrs. Edna Wagaman,. Chambersburg, Pa. He also leaves one brother (John) and one sister (Mrs. Sarah Kauffman), both of Mont Alto, Pa. Funeral services were held at the Grove Funeral Home, Waynesboro, Pa., Jan. 5, in charge of Harvey E. Shank and Edgar Spatz. Interment in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Killius, Charles Frederick, son of the late Henry and Wilhelmina Killius, was born Oct. 1, 1873; died after an illness at his home, Dec. 16, 1957; aged 84 y. 2 m. 15 d. He was a member of the Springs Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Springs Church in charge of Roy Otto and Walter Otto. Interment in the Springs Mennonite Cemetery.

Risser, Sarah M., daughter of the late George and Fanny (Erb) Risser, was born Jan. 17, 1860, near Bachmansville, Pa.; passed away Dec. 20, 1957; aged 97 y. 11 m. 3 d. On Oct. 21, 1880, she was united in marriage to Jacob S. Risser, who preceded her in death in 1931. Surviving are 4 sons and 3 daughters (George, Edna, and Floyd, all of Hershey, Pa.; Frances-Mrs. Joseph Newgard, Dixon, Iowa; Elmer and Benjomer, both of Kenne, N. Dak.; and Dorothy-Mrs. Earl Nissley, Middletown, Pa.), one sister (Mrs. Amos Brandt, Sr., Campbelltown, Pa.), 23 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren. Two daughters (Viola in 1889 and Ruth Kirkland in 1950) preceded her in death .She was a member of the Stauffer's Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Stauffer's Church Dec. 24, in charge of Noah Risser and Frank Zeager. Interment in Risser's Cemetery.

Smith, Elbert Harrison, was born Jan. 10, 1892, at Lathrop, Mo.; passed away suddenly in the Powell Nursing Home, Albany, Oreg., Jan. 8, 1958; aged 65 y. 11 m. 29 d. On Dec. 17, 1915, he was married to Alta Hawkins at Tillamook, Oreg. Their home was in Astoria, Oreg., although Elbert had resided in Albany for the last five years for the sake of his health. Surviving besides his wife are 4 children (Edna-Mrs. Al Dimmer, Long Beach, Calif.; Burson, Albany, Oreg.; Claudine Stanton, Portland, Oreg.; and Raymond, Astoria, Oreg.), one sister (Mrs. Byron Boyles, Portland, Oreg.), one half brother (Byron Smith, Huntington, Oreg.), and 7 grandchildren. Elbert accepted Christ as his Saviour at the age of 62 and united with the Albany Mennonite Church on July 17, 1955, remaining a faithful member until death. Funeral services were held at the Fisher Home, Albany, Oreg., in charge of David W. Mann. Burial in Lebanon, Oreg.

Weaver, David, son of the late Hiram and Louisa Weaver, was born June 11, 1871, in Cambria County, Pa.; died Dec. 14, 1957, at the Somerset Community Hospital; aged 86 y. 6 m. 4 d. On July 20, 1890, he was united in marriage to Martha Jane Dietz. She preceded him in death eight years ago. Surviving are 11 children (Bessie-Mrs. J. Wesley Thomas, Thomas Mills, Pa., with whom he resided; Sarah-Mrs. George Goebert, Edith-Mrs. Roger Berkey, Lela-Mrs. Walter Schneider, and Alonza, all of Johnstown, Pa.; Carrie-Mrs. Curtis Griffith and Mary-Mrs. Willard Shoemaker, both of Somerset, Pa.; Vera-Mrs. Chalmer Hoffman, St. Petersburg, Fla.; Tracy-Mrs. Herman Myers, Cleveland, Ohio; Ray, Library, Pa.; and Freeman, Hollsopple, Pa.), and a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 4 children (William, Cloyd, Vernon, and Frieda), one brother (Levi), and one sister (Emma-Mrs. Stephen Hostetler). He united with the Mennonite Church on Oct. 2, 1891. Funeral services were held at the Blough Mennonite Church, Dec. 18, in charge of Aldus Wingard and Harry C. Blough. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Zehr, Michael Jonas, infant son of Ray and Mary (Roes) Zehr, was born Jan. 22, 1957; died Dec. 21, 957; aged 10 m. 30 d. He leaves his parents, 2 brothers (Robert and Brent), one sister (Connie), his paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Zehr, Milverton, Ont.), and his maternal grandmother (Mrs. John Roes, Millbank, Ont.). Funeral services were held at the Riverdale Mennonite Church, Millbank, Ont., Dec. 23, in charge of Menno Zehr and Herbert Schultz. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.


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