Gospel Herald Obituaries - June, 1958

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Gospel Herald - Volume LI, Number 22 - June 3, 1958--- page 529, 530

Albrecht, Levi O., son of the late Christian and Fannie (Staker) Albrecht, was born Nov. 20, 1885, at Tiskilwa, Ill.; died May 7, 1958, at Morton, Ill.; aged 72 y. 5 m. 18d. On Jan. 8, 1914, he was married to Lydia Roth of Morton, Ill., who survives him. Other survivors are 3 sons (Howard, Marion, and Milo, all of Morton, Ill.), one brother (Alvin, Morton, Ill.), 2 sisters (Lena, Tiskilwa, Ill.; and Mrs. Elmer Hartzler, Princeton, Ill.), 6 grandchildren. Early in life he became a Christian and united with the Mennonite Church. The most of his active life was spent serving the church as superintendent and teacher in the Sunday School. Funeral services were held at the Morton Church, May 9, in charge of Kenneth Good and Emanuel Rocke. Burial in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Carpenter, Louise, daughter of Jeremiah and Margret (Sensenich) Clements, was born in East Lampeter Township, Pa., Nov. 19, 1874; passed away at the Ephrata Community Hospital, after a short illness, Dec. 16, 1957; aged 83 y. 28 d. On May 3, 1894, she was united in marriage to Jacob Carpenter, who preceded her in death, March 13, 1943. She is survived by 2 sons and 3 daughters (Mabel May-Mrs. Ray Pickel, Brougueville, Pa.; Park Lee, Lancaster, Pa.; Margret Marie-Mrs. Herbert Wenger, Soudersburg, Pa.; John, Franklin, New Holland, Pa.; and Stella C.-Mrs. Roy Swartz, Reading Pa.), 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Two sons (Charlie Ross and Jacob Earl) preceded her in death. For the last four years she lived with her daughter at Reading, Pa. She was a member of the Paradise Mennonite Church but in her later years attended the Stumptown Church. Funeral services were held a the Furman Funeral Home, Leacock, Pa., Dec. 19, in charge of Amos Weaver and Lloyd Eby. Interment in the Paradise Church Cemetery.

Clark, Lizzie G., daughter of the late Martin and Elizabeth Groff, was born Aug. 23, 1873; passed away a t her home in Kinzers, Pa., Nov. 5, 1957; aged 84 y. 2m. 13 d. Death was caused by pneumonia. In 1895, she was united in marriage to Jesse P. Clark, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 6 children (Bertha, Mary, and Esther, all of Kinzers, pa.; Landis Cochranville, Pa.; Sue-Mrs. Benjamin Snyder, and Ivan both o f New Providence, Pa.), one sister (Hettie Horning, Bareville, Pa.), and 2 brothers (john H., Kinzers, Pa.; and Noah, Bareville,Pa.). One son (Chester) and one granddaughter preceded her in death. She was a member of Kinzers Mennonite Church where funeral services were held in charge of Clair Eby and Martin Hershey. Burial in Hershey's Cemetery.

Graber, Amos Edwin, son of John C. and Josephine (Roth) Graber, was born Aug. 30, 1912, near Wayland, Iowa; departed this life May 7, 1958; aged 45 y. 8 m. 8 d. Although he had been ailing for several years, it was only a few months before his death that he was informed that his days on earth were numbered. On March 25, 1933, he was united in marriage to Lorene Pearl Nebel. He leaves his wife, 4 children (Anabelle-Mrs. Daniel Unterahrer, Wayland, Iowa; and Patricia, Zelda, and Anthony, at home), one granddaughter, 3 brothers and 6 sisters (Pete J., Ktie-Mrs. William Eichelbergere, Lavina-Mrs. Ezra Freyenberger, and Stella-Mrs. Arthur Boshart, all of Wayland, Iowa; Alvin D., Wilbert H., and Evalyn Graber, all of Washington, Iowa; Mrs. Anna Richard, Iowa City, Iowa; and Mrs. Leach Eichelberger, Tiskilwa, Ill.). He was preceded in death by a son (John LaMar), a daughter (Suzanna Lou), his parents, one brother (Albert), and a sister (Mrs. Emma Richard). He accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church at the age of 13. Funeral services were held at the Sugar Creek Church, May 9, in charge of Vernon Gerig and Simon Gingerich. Burial in the church cemetery.

Hackman, Maggie N., daughter of the late Eleazer and Susie (Nice) Freed, was born July 17, 1886; passed away at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., April 17, 1958; aged 71 y. 9 m. She had been in failing health the past half year. Death was the result of a recent operation. On May 29, 1909, she was untied in marriage to Morris W. Hackman. She is survived by her husband, 2 daughters (Sylvia-Mrs. John H. Moyer, Souderton, Pa.; and Vandala, at home), a foster daughter (Esther-Mrs. Wilson Anders, Sounderton, Pa.), 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, one sister (Susie-Mrs. Abram Heebner, Souderton, Pa.), and one brother (Russell, Vernfield, Pa.). One grandson preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Franconia Mennonite Church, April 22, in charge of Menno Souder and Clinton Landis. Burial in the church cemetery.

Hess, John W., son of the late Simon P. and Sara (Wolf) Hess, was born near Lincoln, Pa., June 13, 1884; died at his home near Lititz, Pa., April 5, 1958; aged 73 y. 9m. 23 d. He suffered a slight stroke while spending the winter in Arizona and had another one shortly after his return home. In April , 1905, he was united in marriage to Lizzie Burkholder, and about a week later they united with the Metzler Mennonite Church. Several years later he was ordained to the ministry at Pea Ridge, Mo., where the family had located in the interest of rural mission work. After seven years of service at this place he spent six years at Manson, Iowa, and then moved back to Pennsylvania. He spent much time in evangelistic work. The last few years of his life were spent in traveling abroad. He sold shoes for more than thirty years. Surviving are his wife, 7 children (Mrs. Anna B. Hershey, Akron, Pa.; Joseph B., Lititz, Pa.; Margie B.-Mrs. Elmer Hershey, Lititz, Pa.; Simon B., Manheim, Pa.; Emma B. Hess, La Junta, Colo.; James B., Lititz, Pa.; and Sara B.-Mrs. Herbert S. Hess, Quarryville, Pa.), 19 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Ephrata Church in charge of Amos S. Horst and David L. Landis. Interment in Metzler's Cemetery.

Hinkle, Annie Dell, widow of the late Van Buren Hinkle, was born Aug. 11, 1879; died May 8, 1958; aged 78 y. 8 m. 28 d. She is survived by 3 daughters and one son. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Mennonite Church, Fort Seybert, W. Va. Funeral services were held at the Bank Mennonite Church, May 10, in charge of John L. Stauffer and Samuel A. Shank. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Hofstetter, Hulda, daughter of Daniel M. and Dinah (Welty) Gerber, was born near Kidron, Ohio, May 5, 1890; passed away at her home after a brief illness, May 4, 1958; aged 67 y. 11 m. 30 d. On June 29, 1919, she was married to John C. Hofstetter. Their life together was spent on a farm 4 miles northeast of Kidron, Ohio. Surviving are her husband, 2 sons (LaVern, Dalton, Ohio; and Wilford, at home), 2 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Amos Gerber, Colfax, Wash.; and Philip Gerber, Dalton, Ohio), a sister (Anna-Mrs. Edwin Zuercher, Orrville, Ohio), and a brother (Elbert) and a sister (Edna) who both live in the home of the departed sister and husband. Preceding her in death were one son (Chester), 2 brothers (Adam and Rufus), and one sister (Levina-Mrs. David J. Hofstetter). In her youth she accepted Christ as Saviour and was a faithful member of the Kidron Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted at the Kidron Church, May7, in charge of Reuben Hofstetter, Bill Detweiler, and Isaac Zuercher. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Kempf, Verneta, daughter of Lewis and Clara (Albrecht) Garretson, was born April 10, 1931, in Huron County, Mich.; passed away suddenly at her home near Rock Falls, Ill., March 20, 1958; aged 26 y. 11 m. 10 d. On Nov. 24, 1949, she was married to Alvin Kempf, of Tampico, Ill. She leaves her husband, 5 small children (Sharon, Janice, LaMar, Lorraine, and Eldora), her parents of South English, Iowa, one sister (Velma), and one brother (Joseph), of Prophetstown, Ill. She was preceded in death by a brother (Merle) May 11, 1945. She accepted Christ as her Saviour in August, 1945, and was a faithful member of the Amish Mennonite Church until her death. Funeral services were held March 24, at the Fairfield Amish Mennonite Church, Tampico, Ill., in charge of Ora Hostetler and O. J. Hostetler. Burial in the church cemetery.

Kenagy, Alice, daughter of Christian and Elizabeth (Yoder) Smucker, was born at West Liberty, Ohio, April 4, 1884; passed away at the Osteopathic Hospital, Portland, Oreg., May 10, 1958; aged 74 y.1 m. 6 d. On Feb. 5, 1905, she was married to David Oliver Kenagy, who preceded her in death 24 years. She is survived by 3 children (Lester, Roy, and Juanita-Mrs. William Kauffman, all of Hubbard, Oreg.), 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Elmer Smucker, Hubbard, Oreg.; and Verne Smucker, Starke, Fla.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Albert Yoder, Hubbard, Oreg.; and Marion Fraiser, Notus, Idaho). Early in her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Hopewell congregation, later transferring her membership to the Zion congregation. Funeral services were held at the Zion Church, May 13, in charge of John Lederach and Clarence Kropf. Interment in the Zion Cemetery.

Kreider, Morris S., son of the late David L. and Susan Kreider, was born July 16, 1888; departed this life April 5, 1958; aged 69 y. 8 m. 20 d. On Nov. 15, 1910, he was united marriage to Emma Herr, who preceded him in death Oct. 24, 1954. He is survived by 3 children (Marvin H., Lancaster, Pa.; and Anna and Emma, at home), one grandson, and 3 sisters (Mary Landis, Leola, Pa.; Anna-Mrs. Aaron Landis and Mabel, both of Lancaster, Pa.). He was a farmer. Funeral services were held April 8 at the Strasburg Mennonite Church, of which he was a member, conducted by Emory Herr, John Brenneman, and Jacob Harnish. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Litwiller, Arthur, son of the late Ivan and Malinda (Kipfer) Litwiller, was born Nov. 1, 1922, at New Hamburg, Ont.; passed away at Sister's Hospital, Buffalo, N. Y., May 1, 1958; aged 35 y. 6 m. Death was the result of a truck accident. On Sept.1, 1946, he was married to Fanny Jantzi. He is survived by his wife, 5 children (Carl, Glen, Milford, Larry, and Nancy), his mother and stepfather (Jake Kipfer), one sister (Gertrude), and 2 stepbrothers (Clarence and Wallace). In his youth he accepted Christ as Saviour and united with the Alden Mennonite Church, of which he was a faithful, active member. He was serving as Sunday-school superintendent at the time of his death. Funeral services were held at the Alden Church in charge of David Beachy and Joe Miller. Interment in the County Line Cemetery.

Miller, Samuel, son of the late Michael and Barbara (Graber) Miller, was born near Freeburg, Ohio, April 28, 1868; passed away at his home in Louisville, Ohio, after an extended illness, April 30, 1958; aged 90 y. 2 d. On Nov. 18, 1902, he was united in marriage to Mary Goldsmith of West Liberty, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, 9 children (Florence-Mrs. Peter Richard, Creston, Ohio; Verna-Mrs. Howard Schmucker, Mildred-Mrs. Eli Schmucker, Forrest and Arthur, all of Louisville, Ohio; Alice and Paul, at home; LeRoy, Bradenton, Fla.; and Richard, Aurora, Ohio), one brother (Amos, Louisville, Ohio), 21 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were 8 brothers (one of whom was his twin), 4 sisters, and 5 grandchildren. As a young man he was baptized and received into the fellowship of the Beech Mennonite Church, in which he continued faithful until the end. Funeral services were conducted at the Beech Church in charge of O. N. Johns and Ray Bair. Interment in the church cemetery.

Suter, N. Pearl, oldest daughter of Daniel A. and Mary (Showalter) Blosser, was born near Harrisonburg, Va., July 8, 1888; died very suddenly at her home while engaged in a telephone conversation with her sister, April 28, 1958; aged 69 y. 9 m. 20 d. She was afflicted with heart dropsy and did not enjoy good health for some time, but she was able to attend church and do her housework. On Oct. 9, 1907, she was married to J. Early Suter, who had recently been ordained a minister. Surviving are her husband, 4 children (Margaret-Mrs. George R. Brunk, Denbigh, Va.; Mary-Mrs. Zack Turner, Broadway, Va.; and Frances-Mrs. Frank Harman and Daniel both of Harrisonburg, Va.), 15 grandchildren, 3 sisters and 3 brothers (Mrs. Elmer Brunk, Mrs. Homer Suter, Marie Blosser, Daniel J., Michael O., and Mahlon L., all of near Harrisonburg, Va.). She accepted Christ in her youth and was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church. She was a helpful companion to her husband as they served the church at various places in the district, in late years pasturing the Gospel Hill Church. Living beside the campus of Eastern Mennonite college she extended her hospitality to many visors. Funeral services were held at Weavers Church, April 30, in charge of Daniel W. Lehman, J. L. Stauffer, and E. Paul Good. Interment in Weavers Cemetery.

Wyse, Martha, daughter of Joseph F. and Anna (Eicher) Roth, was born June 4, 1872, near Archbold, Ohio; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Home Gautsche, May 4, 1958; aged 85 y. 11 m. She was an invalid for the past 2 _ years and was the last survivor of a family of 11 children. On Feb.22, 1900, she was untied in marriage to Edwin Wyse, who preceded her in death, April 28, 1948. Surviving are 5 children (Ray, Toledo, Ohio; Ilva-Mrs. Homer Gautsche, Leland, Inez-Mrs. Lawrence Gautsche, and Edwin, all of the Archbold community), 20 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren. One grandchild preceded her in death. In her youth she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Central Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until the end. Funeral services were held at the Central Church in charge of Jesse J. Short and Dan Sommers.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LI, Number 23 - June 10, 1958-page 554, 555

Becher, Amos, son of the late Andrew and Catherine (Graber) Becher, was born near Louisville, Ohio, Dec. 4, 1873; died suddenly at his home north of Canton, Ohio, may 16, 1958; aged 84 y. 5 m. 12 d. On Jan. 19, 1905, he was united in marriage to Anna M. Graber, who preceded him in death in 1941. Surviving are 3 children (Walter and Paul, Canton, Ohio; and Mrs. Catherine B. Schmucker, who lived in her father's home since the death of her husband in 1936), 5 grandsons, and one granddaughter. All his brothers and sisters predeceased him. He was a farmer and lived in the same community his entire lifetime. At the age of nineteen he accepted Christ as his Saviour, in which he continued faithful until death. Funeral services were conducted at the Spiker Funeral Home, Canton, Ohio, in charge of O. N. Johns and Ray Bair. Interment in the Beech Mennonite Cemetery.

Burkhart, Irene, daughter of the late John and Hannah Woolner, was born near Kitchener, Ont., March 26, 1891; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Andrew Bowman, Kitchener, Ont., after a brief illness, May 15, 1958; aged 67 y. 1 m. 19 d. On Nov. 12, 1913, she was married to Herbert E. Burkhart, who predeceased her May 4, 1941. After her marriage she resided at Breslau and Bridgeport, Ont., until 4 years ago when she gave up housekeeping to live with her daughters. Surviving are 3 sons (Homer, Galt, Ont.; Roy, Breslau, Ont.; and Wayne, Kitchener, Ont.), 6 daughters (viola-Mrs. Andrew Bowman, Ruby-Mrs. Edmond Martin, and Lauretta, all of Kitchener, Ont.; Doris-Mrs. Leonard Gingerich, Martha-Mrs. Aden Weber, and Ellen-Mrs. Clare Martin, all of Waterloo, Ont.), 23 grandchildren, 2 brothers ( Nelson and Vernon, both of Kitchener, Ont.), and one sister (Mrs. Elmina Cressman, Preston, Ont.). One brother and one sister preceded her in death. At the age of 17 she was baptized and united with the First Mennonite Church in Kitchener, later transferring her membership to the Cressman Mennonite Church, where she was a faithful member until death. Funeral services were held at the Cressman Church, May 18, in charge of Carl J. Rudy.

Burkholder, Helene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Prime, was born in the Netherlands, Oct. 26, 1937; died at White Cloud, Mich., March 28, 1958; aged 20 y. 5 m. 2 d. Death resulted when the house in which she and her husband were living was destroyed by fire. In 1953 she came with her parents to the United States and located near Brunswick, Mich. On Sept. 8, 1957, she was united in marriage to Howard Burkholder. She leaves her husband, her parents, one sister (Joyce), one brother (Billy), and her grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Abel Niezeen, Reeman, Mich.; and Mrs. Dieute Prime, of the Netherlands). On Sept. 30, 1956, she was baptized and received as a member of the White Cloud Mennonite Church, March 30, in charge of Edward D. Jones. Interment in the Big Prairie Everett Cemetery.

Gingerich, Lydia, daughter of the late Jacob O. and Magdalena (Shantz) Gingerich, was born near Zurich, Ont., May 18, 1870; passed away after a lingering illness May 6 1958; aged 87 y.11 m. 18d.  On On October 30, 1894, she was married to Daniel Gingerich, who preceded her in death in 1929.  Surviving are 2 daughters and 2 sons (Emma - Mrs. Valentine Gerber, Hartstown, Pa.;  Mary - Mrs. Moses Gerber and Aaron, both of  Zurich, Ont; and Edmund, Baden, Ont.), 2 brothers (Solomon and Samuel Gingerich, both of  Zurich, Ont.),  24 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren.  Three brothers and 3 sisters preceded her in death.  In her youth she accepted Christ as her Savior and united with the Blake Amish Mennonite Church.  Funeral services were held at the Zurich Mennonite Church, May 8, in charge of Ephraim Gingerich, Albert Martin, and Solomon Baechler.  Interment in the Blake Amish Mennonite Cemetery.

Heckendorn, Amanda, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Otterbein, was born Feb. 4, 1871; passed away at her home in Breslau, Ont., May 9, 1958; aged 87 y. 3 m. 5 d. She was married to Moses Heckendorn, a deacon at the Cressman Mennonite Church for a number of years. He preceded her in death, Jan. 5, 1944. After residing in Michigan for a period of time they had moved to Breslau, Ont., where they lived the latter part of their lives. Surviving are 4 sons (Ian, Burford, Ont.; Wilmer, West Montrose, Ont.; and Clarence and Nelson, both of Kitchener, Ont.), 4 daughters (Pearl-Mrs. Gordon Eby and Luella, Both of Breslau, Ont.; Alta-Mrs. Orval Clemens, Moosleigh, Alta.; and Seleda-Mrs. Jacob Cressman, Kitchener, Ont.), one brother (Menno, Riverdale, Mich.), 11 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. One daughter (Arclista) died in 1899. She united with the Mennonite Church early in life and maintained a vital interest in the work of the church even after she was unable to attend. Funeral services were held at the Cressman Church, May 11, in charge of Carl J. Rudy and Merle Shantz.

Hodge, Howard Benjamin, son of Charles W. and Jennie Hodge, was born in Bath County, Va., Aug. 14, 1903; passed away at the Waynesboro Community Hospital, April 6, 1958; aged 54 y. 7 m. 23 d. He had been in ill health for the past five years. On Feb. 11, 1932, he was married to Carrie Morris, who survives. Surviving also are his mother, 2 daughters (Jean-Mrs. Leonard Brydge and Helen Lanier Hodge, both of Lyndhurst, Va.), one brother (Roy H., Hot Springs, Va.), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Fannie Stepheneson, Warm Springs, Va.; Mrs. Beulah Painter, Limeton, Va.; and Mrs. Clara Hinchey, Front Royal, Va.). Funeral services were held at the Lydnside Mennonite Church, where he was a member, April 8, in charge of John R. Mumaw and Silas Brydge. Burial in the Augusta Memorial Park Cemetery, near Waynesboro, Va.

Matos, Maldonado, Francisco, son of Francisco and Marcolina (Maldonado) Matos, was born in Aibonita, Puerto Rico, in 1886; died May 18, 1958, at his home in Aibonito at the age of 72 years. He did not enjoy good health for the past two years but was not bedfast. He leaves his wife (Theresa Rosado), 2 sisters and one brother (Christina Maldonado, Asuncion Maldonado, and Angel Matos, all of Aibonito). Several of his children live in New York and were not able to be present for the funeral service. Several months ago he with his wife accepted Christ in their home. Whenever possible he attended the Bethany Mennonite Church in Pulguillas and enjoyed the weekly prayer meetings held at his home. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Aibonito in charge of Lester T. Hershey. Burial in the Aibonito Cemetery.

Miller, Chris A., son of the late Abner and Katie Miller, was born at Hubbard, Oreg., July 7, 1883; died at the Grace Hospital after a four-week illness, April 28, 1958; aged 74 y. 9 m. 21 d. On Dec. 14, 1906, he was married to Polly Wingert, who passed away Jan. 10, 1920. On Jan. 20, 1921, he married Fannie Miller Kauffman, who preceded him in death, Oct. 21, 1947. Surviving are 2 daughters (Lizzie-Mrs. Tobe M. Troyer, Topeka, Ind.; and Katie-Mrs. Joe E. Gingerich, Hutchinson, Kans.), 4 sons (Harvey C., Scott City, Kans.; Harley P., Middlebury, Ind.; Christy C., Hutchinson, Kans.; and William C., South Hutchinson, Kans.), 3 stepdaughters (Mrs. Clifford Miller and Mrs. Wayne M. Yoder, both of Kalona, Iowa; and Mrs. Rollin Gingerich, Parnell, Iowa), 2 stepsons (Abe Kauffman and Harley Miller, both of Kalona, Iowa), 3 sisters (Mrs. Susie Coblentz, Sheridan, Oreg.; Mrs. Anna Stutzman, Topeka, Ind.; and Mrs. Mattie Coblentz, Kalona, Iowa), one brother (Daniel Miller, Plain City, Ohio), 24 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. He was a farmer in Reno County for 50 years, moving to the city of South Hutchinson, in 1952. He was a member of the Yoder Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Yoder Church in charge of Harry A. Diener, Sam Staley, and Sanford E. King. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Roth, Samuel M., son of the late David N. and Magdalene (Miller) Roth, was born near Baden, Ont., Oct. 15, 1892; died at the K. W. Hospital, April 24, 1958; aged 65 y. 6 m. 10 d. Death resulted from a heart condition following a few weeks' illness. In February, 1917, he was united in marriage to Nancy Steinman, of Wilmot Township, who preceded him in death, June 6, 1957. He is survived by one brother (Daniel, Preston, Ont.), and one sisters (Lydia-Mrs. Peter Steinman, Baden, Ont.). Two brothers (Noah and Moses) and 2 sisters (Katie-Mrs. Jacob Z. Iutzi and Mary-Mrs. Sam Ruby) preceded him in death. In his youth he was baptized and received into the Wilmot Amish Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the St. Agatha A. M. Church, April 28, in charge of Peter Nafziger and Orland Gingerich. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Shaum, Mary Catherine, was born in Elkhart County, Ind., April 1, 1864; died in the Thorpe Nursing Home, Bristol, Ind., April 22, 1958; aged 94 y. 21 d. With the exception of ten years when she lived in Starke County, Ind., her entire life was spent in Elkhart County. On April 2, 1892, she was united in marriage to Amos Shaum, who preceded her in death, Sept. 28, 1953. She leaves 2 sons (Oliver H. and Maurice C.), one foster daughter (Olive-Mrs. Maurice Gongwer), one sister (Mrs. Susie Hanna, Custer, Ohio), 5 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was a faithful member of the Olive Mennonite Church for 62 years, taking an active interest in the work of the sewing circle. Funeral services were conducted at the Olive Church in charge of Elno Steiner and D. A. Yoder. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LI, Number 24 - June 17, 1958-page 578, 579, 580

Brenneman, Pearl, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Gaelker, was born Jan. 7, 1896; passed away suddenly at her home in Waterloo, Ont., May 20, 1958; aged 62 y. 4 m. 13 d. She was married to Arthur Brown, who predeceased her in 1929. She later was married to Herman Schafer, who died in 1939. Surviving are her third husband, Norman Brenneman, three sons (Robert E. Brown and Arthur J. Brown, both of Wlkerton, Ont.; and William S. Schafer, Waterloo, Ont.0, 2 brothers 5 sisters and 8 grandchildren. She was a member of the Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ont. Funeral services were held at the Erb Street Church in charge of J. B. Martin. Burial in the Waterloo Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Brunk, Sarah, daughter of the late John and Anna (Bellar) Ropp, was born March 3, 1886, in Ellice Township, Ont.; died at her home, Waterloo, Ont., May 27, 1958; aged 72 y. 2 m. 24 d. She was married to Peter Brunk, who died March 3, 1948. Surviving are 4 brothers (Crist and Peter, Poole, Ont.; Samuel, Zurich, Ont.; and William, Brunner, Ont.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. John Brunk, Poole, Ont.; and Mrs. Noah Steckley, Brunner, Ont.). A sister and a brother preceded her in death. She was a faithful member of the Erb Street Mennonite Church where funeral services were held May 30 in charge of J. B. Martin. Burial in the Waterloo Mennonite Cemetery.

Eby, Elmer E., son of the late Ephraim N. and Amelia (Erb) Eby, was born in Lancaster County, Pa., March 9, 1878; passed away May 27, 1958; aged 80 y.2 m. 18 d. Death came unexpectedly shortly after being taken to the hospital. In July, 1904, he was married to Mary Maude Kaylor, who survives him. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Helen-Mrs. Rudolf B. Devries, Glen Rock, N. J.; and Mary-Mrs. Leon L. Klaus, Lancaster, Pa.), 6 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Amelia-Mrs. John Miller, Lititz, Pa.; and Martha-Mrs. Clayton Yake, Scottdale, Pa.), and 2 brothers (Frank and Elias, both of Lititz, Pa.). For more than 40 years he was in the feed milling business in Lititz. He was a charter member of the Lititz Mennonite Church, and served long and effectively in many ways. Funeral services were held at the Lititz Church, May 30, in charge of John S. Hess, Wilmer Eby, and Melvin H. Lauver. Interment in the Hess Cemetery near Lititz.

Geib, Rhoda Mae, daughter of Edgar N. and Anna G. (Leaman), Conestoga, Pa., was born in the General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., May 15, 1957; died at St. Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., March 2, 1958; aged 10 m. 9 d. Death was caused by serious liver and kidney damage due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Surviving are her parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters (John Edgar, Mary Ann, James Melvin, and Ruth Elaine, all at home), the grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Sanford D. Leaman, Conestoga, Pa.; and Mr. and Mrs. Irvin D. Geib, Lancaster, Pa.), maternal great-grandmothers (Mrs. Esther R. Groff and Mrs. Lizzie D. Leaman), and the paternal great-grandfather (Samuel Geib). Funeral services were held at the new Danville Mennonite Church, March 27, in charge of David N. Thomas, H. Raymond Charles, and John S. Hess. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Heyerly, John S., son of John and Elizabeth (Schenck) Heyerly, was born near Dalton, Ohio, June 5, 1865; passed away May 8, 1958, at the Mennonite Home for the Aged near Albany, Oreg., aged 92 y. 11m. 4 d. At the age of 13 he moved from Ohio to Oregon and settled near Salem. In 1897, he moved near Albany where he resided until the time of his death. In 1897, he was married to Elizabeth Neuschwander, who passed away in 1899. In 1900, he was married to Katie Erb, who preceded him in death in 1941. Two sons (Dan and Jesse) and one daughter (Amanda Nofziger) also preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Bertha Schrock and Adeline Heyerly, Lebanon, Oreg.), 7 sons (Ed, Elmer, and Percy, Albany, Oreg.; Ernest, Tangent, Oreg.; Joe, Halsey, Oreg.; and Melvin and Wilmer, Winton, Calif.), 30 grandchildren, and 37 great-grandchildren. he accepted Christ as his Saviour in his youth and united with the Fairview Mennonite Church, where he was a faithful member He loved music and spent much of his time singing in the last years of his life. Funeral services were held at the Fairview Church, May 10, in charge of N. M. Birky, N. A. Lind, and Henry Gerig. Interment in the Knox Butte Cemetery.

Kanagy, John Ernest, son of Lee and Adella Kanagy, Nakashibetsu, Nemuro-koku, Hokkaido, Japan, was born Feb. 27, 1957, at Elkhart, Ind.; died May 20, 1958; aged 1 y. 2 m. 23 d. Death was caused by drowning in a shallow pond behind his home. With his parents, two brothers, and a sister, he visited in many home s and churches in the U. S. and Canada during the first five months of his life. At the age of five months John traveled with the family by ship to Japan, where his parents were called of God to teach the Good News of a living Saviour. They returned to Nakashibetsu on Aug. 25, 1957. Here John grew and played in the home, a gentle little brother who made friends easily with Japanese visitors. He is survived by his parents, 2 brothers (Daniel and David), one sister (Ruth), his paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Kanagy, Stuarts Draft, Va.), and his maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Brunk, Goshen, Ind.). Funeral services were held at the Nakashibetsu Mennonite Church with Eichiro Hatano and Ralph Buckwalter officiating. Burial of the ashes was made in the local community cemetery.

Leitzel, William F., son of George B. and Huldah (Bitner)Leitzel, was born May 8, 1894, at Port Royal, Pa.; departed this life following a 9-month illness, May 28, 1958; aged 64 y. 20 d. At the age of 11 he moved with his parents to Harper, Kans. On April 14, 1919, he was united in marriage to Caroline Burkholder. Surviving are his wife, one son (Clifford, Hutchinson, Kans.), 2 sisters (Katharine-Mrs. Chas. Dunkin and Hattie-Mrs. Clark Morgan, both of Wichita, Kans.) and 2 brothers (Dan and Ray, Wichita, Kans.). He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 infant brothers. In his youth he united with the Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, later transferring his membership to the Pershing Street Church. Funeral services were held at the Yoder Church, in charge of Sanford E. King, Harry A. Diener, and Joe G. Hartzler. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Martin, Samuel S., son of Nathaniel and Marie (Sauder) Martin, was born at Churchtown, Pa., May 6, 1878; died at his home in Vogansville, Pa., May 6, 1958; aged 80 y. In 1905 he was married to Annie Wenger, who preceded him in death, Jan. 1, 1933. He is survived by the following children: Elizabeth-Mrs. Edwin S. Martin, Lena, Eli, Anna, and Clara, all of Vogansville, Pa.; and Samuel, Ephrata, Pa.; also 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was a member of the Groffdale Mennonite Church where funeral services were held, May 9, in charge of Joseph O. Weaver, Samuel Martin, and Noah Zimmerman. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Mast, Venus, son of the late Ben and Amanda (Gerber) Mast, was born June 12,1880; passed away at the home of his son-in-law, Walnut Creek, Ohio, May 27, 1958; aged 77 y. 11 m. 15 d. He had been ill for almost a year, being bedfast only the last two weeks. On Dec. 13, 1903, he was married to Lizzie Troyer, who preceded him in death ten years ago. Also preceding him were his only 2 children (Marie, at the age of 7, and Lola-Mrs. Lee Troyer, two months ago), his parents, and 5 brothers and sisters. He leaves his son-in-law (Lee Troyer, in whose home he resided), his sister-in-law (Mary Troyer, who cared for him in his illness), 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Monroe, Millersburg, Ohio; and Ura, Walnut Creek, Ohio), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Anna Burkey, Baltic, Ohio; and Mrs. John S. Miller, Sugarcreek, Ohio). In his late youth he became a member of the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church where he taught a Sunday-school class for many years. Funeral services were held at the Walnut Creek Church, May 31, in charge of A. W. Miller and Paul R. Miller. Burial in the church cemetery.

Opel, Simon E., son of the late Peter and Mary (Brenneman) Opel, was born in Garnett County, Md., April 25, 1893; passed away at his home near Bittinger, Md., April 9, 1958; aged 64 y. 11 m. 15 d. He had been in failing health the last year. A cerebral hemorrhage was the caused of his sudden death. He was married to Annie Ash, Sept. 26, 1942, having been preceded in death by his first and second wives. Surviving are his wife, 5 sons, 4 daughters, one stepdaughter, 26 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Dan, Lambert, Pa.; Albert, Akron, Ohio; and Herman, Accident, Md.), and 3 sisters (Susie-Mrs. Nelson Orendorf and Mrs. Leah Beitzel both of Accident, Md.; and Annie-Mrs. Sherman Tressler, Mt. Lake, Md.). He was baptized and united with the Glade Mennonite Church, October, 1957. Funeral services were held at the Glade Church, April 13, in charge of I. K. Metzelr and Melvin Beiler. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Ressler, Christian L., son of Levi and Susan (Landis) Ressler, was born Feb. 23, 1879, near Nappanee, Ind.; died at the home of his son, Andrew, with whom he had been living the past seven weeks, May 25, 1958; aged 79 y. 3 m. 2 d. He had been in failing health for the past several months. In his early youth he accepted Christ and became a member of the Wisler Church near Nappanee, Ind. In the early 1900's he was ordained to the ministry in which calling he served about 50 years, serving at Nappanee and at Gladys, Va., where he had moved as a young man. In addition to being a minister, he was also a farmer. In 1902, he was married to Anna Zimmerman. Surviving are his wife, 7 children (Andrew, Orrville, Ohio; Menno, Smithville, Ohio; C. L. John, Hellam, Pa.; Susan-Mrs. Aaron Jantzi, both of Lowville, N. Y.; Esther-Mrs. Jonas Hostetler, North Lawrence, Ohio; and Naomi-Mrs. Daniel Zehr, Gladys, Va.), 2 sisters (Magdalena-Mrs. Charlie Heatwole, Orrville, Ohio; and Eliza-Mrs. Crist Weaver, Nappanee, Ind.), 3 brothers (Joe, North Lawrence, Ohio; Levi, Nappanee, Ind.; and Noah), 25 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Twin daughters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Pleasant View Mennonite Church, North Lawrence, Ohio, May 28, in charge of I. Mark Ross, Elmer Yoder, and Gerald Studer. Burial in the church cemetery.

Rychener, Eliza, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Stutzman) Rychener, was born near Archbold, Ohio, May 8, 1877; died at the Blosser Nursing Home, Wauseon, Ohio, May 15, 1958; aged 81 y. 7 d. After the death of her parents, she made her home with her sister, Mrs. Simon Augustine, Pettisville, Ohio, until the last four years which she spent at the Blosser Nursing Home. She leaves her sister (Minnie-Mrs. Simon Augustine), and one brother (Harvey, Pettisville, Ohio). An infant brother preceded her in death. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and was a faithful member of the West Clinton Mennonite Church at the time of her death. Funeral services were conducted at the West Clinton Church, May 18, in charge of Jesse Short and E. B. Grey. Interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.

Shenk, Amos G., son of Samuel M. and Susanna (Meck) Shenk, was born Jan. 17,1872, in Conestoga Township; passed away April 12, 1958, at the home of his son, Amos Jr., where he was born and lived most of his entire life; aged 86 y. 2 m. 26 d. Death was caused by a stroke after an illness of several years. On Oct. 30, 1900, he was married to Annie E. Mylin, who died Jan. 9, 1913. In March, 1915, he was married to Catherine B. Harnish, who passed away Jan. 10, 1923. He was also preceded in death by a son, Samuel M., an infant son and 2 infant daughters. Surviving are one daughter (Susan M.-Mrs. Christian Ebersole, Silver Springs, Pa.), 3 sons (Amos Jr., Conestoga, Pa.; Willis M., Lititz, Pa.; and C. Mylin, Willow Street, Pa.), 16 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. In his youth he accepted Christ and united with the River Corner Mennonite Church, where he served as one of the trustees for 37 years. Funeral services were held at the River Corner Church, April 16, in charge of Maris Hess, James Hess, and David Thomas. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Sommer, Adam William, son of Isaac C. and Elizabeth (Zuercher) Sommer, was born near Dalton Ohio, July 11, 1885; died May 20, 1958; aged 72 y. 10 m. 9 d. He was baptized on the confession of his faith in November, 1905. On Dec. 31, 1908, he was married to Martha Dora Amstutz. Surviving are one daughter (Vesta, Sudan Interior Mission, Africa), 2 brothers (Simon, Millersburg, Ohio; and Hiram, Orrville, Ohio), and 2 sisters (Eva-Mrs. Nelson Zuercher, Orrville, Ohio; and Ida-Mrs. Simon J. Lehman, Kidron, Ohio). He was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Zena, who died March 22, 1947; and Lillian, who died Nov. 24, 1947). In 1915 he was called to preach at the Salem Church where he served until July, 1919. After that he served at the Kidron Tabernacle. Since 1930, he was closely associated with the Camp Kidron Fellowship and the Cleveland Hebrew Mission. He had a deep concern for the spiritual welfare of his entire community. Funeral services were held at the Kidron Mennonite Church, May 26, in charge of Gerald Smelser, Allen Bixler and Reuben Hofstetter. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.

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Eby, Edna S., daughter of the late Daniel W. and Rebecca (Shank) Martin, was born April 14, 1909, near Maugansville, Md.; passed away at her home in Hagerstown, Md., after an 18-month illness, May 18, 1958; aged 49 y. 1 m. 4 d. On Aug. 28, 1930, she was married to Reuben H. Eby, Jr., Hagerstown, Md. She is survived by her husband, 5 daughters, and 2 sons (Rebecca-Mrs. Preston Horst and Elizabeth-Mrs. Ivan L. Martin, both of Hagerstown, Md.; Miriam-Mrs. Duane Tucker, Greenwood, Del.; and Catherine, Doris, Benjamin, and Seth, at home), 7 grandchildren, 5 brothers (Leroy, Daniel, Lewis, and Nathan, Hagerstown, Md.; and Irvin, Mt. Airy, Md.), and 3 sisters (Rhoda-Mrs. John Eshleman, Ruth-Mrs. Harry Miller, and Esther-Mrs. Menno Lehman). An infant son preceded her in death, July 29, 1931. She accepted Christ in her youth and was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Reiff Church, May 22, in charge of Stanley Martin and Samuel Martin. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Erb, Mary Ellen, daughter of Jacob J. and Catherine (Shetler) Miller, was born in Kalona, Iowa, Oct. 25, 1877; passed away at the Ideal Rest Home in Elkhart, Ind., June 5, 1958; aged 80 y. 7 m. 11 d. On July 14, 1896, she was married to Marion F. Erb. They lived in Iowa for a number of years, then moved to Elkhart, Ind. Surviving are her husband, 4 sons (Wayne, Elkhart, Ind.; Rollin, Seaside, Oreg.; Walter, Scottsdale, Ariz.; and Earl, Denver, Colo.), one daughter (Mrs. Frank Kyle, Elkhart, Ind.), one brother (George Miller, Clarion, Iowa), 2 sisters (Mrs. Gideon Marner and Mrs. Katie Kinsinger, both of Wellman, Iowa), 9 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Prairie Street Mennonite Church where she was a member in charge of Howard J. Zehr and J. B. Shenk.

Freyenberger, Mary, daughter of the late John and Verena (Roth) Oswald, was born April 4, 1878, near Morton, Ill.; passed away at her home in Wayland, Iowa, May 22, 1958; aged 80 y. 1 m. 18 d. At the age of 9 she with her parents moved to Aurora, Nebr. On Jan. 22, 1902, she was united in marriage to Menno Freyenberger, who preceded her in death Sept. 23, 1953. After their marriage they resided on a farm near Wayland, Iowa, and lived in this community the remainder of their life. Surviving are 3 daughters and one son (Alta-Mrs. Gay Cunningham, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Ada-Mrs. Ivan Wyse, Lulu-Mrs. Lloyd Roth, and Ezra, all of Wayland, Iowa), 19 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 6 brothers, and 4 sisters (Will, Dan, John, Theodore, Aaron, Carl, Clara Krabiel, and Lina Oswald, all of Aurora, Nebr.; Catherine Slagle, Detroit, Mich.; and Ada Repp, Pioneer, Ohio). Her parents, 2 sisters, one brother and one son (Edwin) preceded her in death. She accepted Christ as her Saviour in her youth and was always interested in the welfare of the church. Funeral services were held at the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, May 24, in charge of Simon Gingerich and Willard Leichty. Interment in the Sugar Creek Cemetery.

Gingerich, Daniel Luke, son of Joseph J. and Sally D. (Yoder) Gingerich, was born near Arthur, Ill., March 25, 1906; died at his home in Allen County, Ind., May 2, 1958; aged 52 y. 1 m. 7 d. He had been in failing health since 1948, being seriously ill since November, 1957. He was married to Fannie Mast on March 25, 1932. Surviving are his wife, 2 sons (Denver, Grabill, Ind.; and Loren, at home), one granddaughter, one sister (Katie Ann-Mrs. Steve Plank, Sullivan, Ill.), and 2 brothers (Ervin and Edward, Arthur, Ill.). He was a member of the Cuba Conservative Mennonite Church near Harlan, Ind. Funeral services were held May 5 in charge of Edwin Albrecht and John Yoder. Burial in the Yaggy Cemetery near Grabill, Ind.

Horst, Levi, son of the late Tilman and Hettie (Lichty) Horst, was born near St. Jacobs, Ont., Dec. 20, 1887; passed away at the Welland General Hospital, Welland, Ont., June 1, 1958; aged 70 y. 5 m. 12 d. On March 1, 1910, he was united in marriage to Adeline Bauman near Elmira, Ont. He is survived by his wife, one daughter (Alice, St. Jacobs, Ont.), one brother (John, St. Jacobs, Ont.), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Amos Brubacher, Wallenstein, Ont.; and Lydiann and Mrs. Hettie Bauman, both of Elmira, Ont.). He was a member of the Elmira Mennonite Church where funeral services were held June 4, in charge of O. D. Snider and Howard S. Bauman. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Imhoff, Bertha, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Gingrich) Schertz, was born Jan. 16, 1874, near Eureka, Ill.; passed away May 23, 1958; aged 84 y. 4 m. 7 d. She was the last survivor of a family of six children. On March 4, 1897, she was united in marriage to John Imhoff, who preceded her in death Sept. 19, 1944. To this union were born 7 children, all of whom survive (Elsie, at home; Mattie-Mrs. Peter H. Schertz, Lowpoint, Ill.; Clarence and Ada-Mrs. Simon Kennel, Roanoke, Ill.; Freda-Mrs. Nathan Reiff, Clara-Mrs. Christian Battler, and Wilma-Mrs. Louis Stealy, all of Elkhart, Ind.), 12 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. In her youth she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Metamora Church May 26, in charge of Roy Bucher. Interment in the Roanoke Church Cemetery.

Kendig, Martha Ann, daughter of the late Daniel and Eliza (Wade) Hess, was born near Hessdale, Pa., April 24, 1865; passed away Feb. 17, 1958, at St. Anne's Home for the Aged after a 14-month illness as a result of a broken hip; aged 92 y. 9 m. 23 d. She was the last survivor of her immediate family. She was married to Oscar L. Kendig, who preceded her in death, Nov. 7, 1948. They observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Oct. 4, 1933. Surviving are 5 children (Virgilia H.-Mrs. Howard E. Moore, Roy V., and Miriam E.-Mrs. Harry C. Ament, all of Lancaster, Pa.; Daniel L., Leaman Place, Pa.; and Earl O., Ronks, Pa.), 16 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren. One daughter, (Ruby E.), and 3 sons (Ira A., Jay M., and infant son, Paul H.), preceded her in death. She was a member of Mellinger's Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, Feb. 23, in charge of Jacob T. Harnish, Emory H. Herr, and John A. Breneman. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

Kauffman, Anna (Lichti), daughter of Christian and Nancy Kauffman, was born in Waterloo County, Ont., Sept. 12, 1869; passed away at the home of her son, May 27, 1958; aged 88 y. 8 m. 15 d. As a child she moved with her parents to Wayland, Iowa. On Nov. 18, 1888, she was united in marriage to Jacob Kauffman at Thurman, Colo. He preceded her in death, July 12, 1943. She leaves one son (John V. Kauffman), a foster daughter (Mary Elizabeth-Mrs. Jacob Conrad), 3 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Amish Mennonite Church. She was a member of the Sugar Creek Church at the time of her death. Funeral services were held at the Sugar Creek Church, May 29, in charge of Simon Gingerich, Vernon Gerig, and Willard Leichty. Interment in the nearby cemetery.

Martin, Ancil F., son of John and Malinda Martin, was born near Nappanee, Ind., July 14, 1899; died at his home in Nappanee, May 27, 1958; aged 58 y. 10 m. 13 d. He is survived by 3 brothers (Loren, Floyd, and Ross, all of Nappanee, Ind.), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Elmer Thompson, and Mrs. Levi Burkholder, both of Nappanee, Ind.; and Mrs. Glen Yoder, South Bend, Ind.). In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the North Main Street Mennonite Church. He was a cabinetmaker by trade and had been employed by Coppes, Inc., for 43 years. Funeral services were held at the North Main Street Church, May 30, in charge of Homer F. North. Burial in Union Center Cemetery.

Miller, Fanny Mae, was born in Kalona, Iowa, May 28, 1887; passed away May 24, 1958; aged 70 y. 11 m. 26 d. She was married to David S. Miller, Goshen, Ind., Feb. 20, 1912. Surviving are her husband, 4 sons (Delton, Elkhart, Ind.; Thomas, Sweet Home, Oreg.; Max, Goshen, Ind.; and Dale, Middlebury, Ind.), one daughter (Naomi-Mrs. Dan Hostetler, Goshen, Ind.), and 11 grandchildren. She was a faithful member of the Clinton Frame Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Clinton Frame Church, may 27, in charge of Vernon E. Bontreger and Samuel Hostetler. Interment in the Miller Cemetery.

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