Brunk, Harvey W., son of the late Jacob and --- Brunk, was born at New Dundee, Ont., July 30, 1898; died April 1, 1958, at his home in Tavistock, Ont., after a short illness; aged 59 y. 8 m. 1 d. He is survived by his wife, the former Mabel Kepfer, 3 sons (Kenneth, Kitchener, Ont.; Howard, Tavistock, Ont.; and Oliver, at home), and one daughter (Marlene, at home). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church in Kitchener. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Church, in charge of Henry Yantzi and Edgar Metzler. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Delp, Ulysses S., son of the late George M. and Maria (Shreiner) Delp, was born in Lancaster County, Pa., Jun 19, 1876; passed away at the Pleasant View Rest Home, Manheim, Pa., April 17, 1958; aged 81 y. 9 m. 29 d. Death followed a lingering illness. He was married to Ellen S. Huber, who passed away in 1913. He was a farmer and a resident of Warwick Township for sixty years. Surviving are one son (Robert H., Lititz, Pa.), 3 grandsons, one great-granddaughter, one sister (Mrs. Menno B. Hess, Oregon Pike, Pa.), and one brother (Mahlon S., Lancaster, Pa.). He was a member of the Lititz Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held April 20 in charge of Melvin H. Lauver and John S. Hess. Interment in the Hess Cemetery near Lititz, Pa.

Ebersole, Elmer Ellsworth, son of Henry and Emma (Stauffer) Ebersole, was born in Sterling, Ill., Nov. 28, 1875; died April 13, 1958; aged 82 y. 4 m. 16 d. He lived his entire life in the Sterling community. On Dec. 19, 1899, he was married to Mary Frey, who preceded him in death Nov. 6, 1951. He is survived by the following children: Clara, with whom he made his home, Florence-Mrs. Lawrence Olson, Reedsburg, Wis.; Wilbur H., Michigan City, Ind.; Earl L., Edmonds, Wash.; and Glen, Sterling, Ill. Also surviving are one brother (Harry Ebersole, Marquette, Mich.), two sisters (Mrs. Hattie Groff, Upland, Calif.; and Amanda Ebersole, Philadelphia, Pa.), 9 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. In his early life he confessed Christ as his personal Saviour and united with the Science Ridge Mennonite Church. To this faith he remained faithful until death. Funeral services were held at the Science Ridge Church, April 16, in charge of J. Frederick Erb and A. C. Good.

Beck, Katie, daughter of Christ and Katie (Frey) Freyenberger, was born near Pettisville, Ohio, April 16, 1874; passed away April 10, 1958, in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clayton Mininger, after a long illness; aged 83 y. 11 m. 25 d. On Dec. 5, 1893, she was united in marriage to Levi Beck, who preceded her in death. She was a lifelong resident of the Pettisville community. She is survived by 6 children (Edward, Toledo, Ohio; Mrs. Edna Mininger, Harvey and Mrs. Herma Sunday, all of Pettisville, Ohio; and Walter, Tecumseh, Mich.; and Mrs. Lucile Stull, Scottdale, Pa.), 25 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters, Mrs. Mary Stuckey and Lucy Freyenberger, both of Archbold, Ohio; and Mrs. Hanna Schmucker, Pettisville, Ohio). She was preceded in death by 4 sons (William, Frank, Ezra, and Christ), one grandson, and one great-grandson. Funeral services were held at the West Clinton Mennonite Church, of which she was a member, April 13, in charge of D. L. Sommers, E. B. Frey and Walter Stuckey. Burial in the Pettisville Cemetery.

Hemlin, Seal, son of Samuel and Sirenah Hemlin, was born in Lancaster County, Pa., Aug. 19, 1875; passed away Feb. 26, 1958, at the Maugansville Mennonite Home, Maugansville, Md.; aged 82 y. 6 m. 7 d. On July 25, 1896, he was married to Martha M. Martin, who preceded him in death September, 1907. On June 11, 1908, he was married to Susan Eshelman. He is survived by his wife, 2 daughters (Lily-Mrs. Raymond Wastler and Mamie-Mrs. Nevin Barr), 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Wesley, Rufus, and Samuel, all of Lancaster County, Pa.). He was a faithful member of the Miller Mennonite Church. H was caretaker of the Paradise Church for a number of years. Funeral services were held a the Maugansville Mennonite Home and the Paradise Church, March 1, in charge of Moses Horst, Amos Martin, and Irvin Shank. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Herr, Nora, daughter of the late Henry and Anna Cassel, was born Nov. 27, 1869; passed away Feb. 12, 1958, at Lancaster, Pa.; aged 88 y. 2 m. 16 d. She was a resident of Lancaster, Pa., for many years. She was married to Isaac B. Herr, who preceded her in death. For the past eight years she lived at the Oreville Mennonite Home in Lancaster. She is survived by 13 nieces and nephews. She was a member of the East Chestnut Mennonite Church for many years. Funeral services were held at the Oreville Home, Feb. 15, in charge of Jacob E. Brubaker and Landis Brubaker. Burial in Rissers Cemetery, Elizabethtown, Pa.

Housour, Alvah M., son of the late Alvin and Anna (Whisler) Housour, was born in Elkhart, Ind., Jan. 15, 1908; passed away at the Elkhart General Hospital, March 21, 1958, a few hours after he was stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage; aged 50 y. 2m. 6 d. Most of his life was spent on the family farm south of Elkhart, Ind. Surviving are 3 sisters (Agnes-Mrs. Ernest Shaum, Elkhart, Ind.; Addie, at home; and Alta, missionary in Formosa), and 2 brothers (Anson, Wakarusa, Ind., and Alvin, Bristol, Ind.). In his youth he united with the Olive Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held March 24, in charge of Elno Steiner and C. A. Shank. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Keeper, Kathryn, daughter of the late Milton and Mary (Metz) Mininger, was born Feb. 9, 1883, in Lowry Salford Township, Pa.; passed away April 14, 1958, at her residence in Skippack, Pa., following a lengthy illness; aged 75 y. 2 m. 5 d. She was united in marriage to John G. Keeper, March 25, 1904. Surviving are her husband, 2 sons (Nathan, Oaks, Pa.; and John, Skippack, Pa.), 2 daughters (Kathryn-Mrs. W. Copeland Cassel and Sarah-Mrs. Robert Unruh, both of Skippack, Pa.), 12 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Joseph, Hatfield, Pa.; and Abraham, Souderton, Pa.), and 4 sisters (Betty Mininger, Alice-Mrs. Clarence Zeigler, and Mary-Mrs. Linford Hallman, all of Souderton, Pa.; and Margaret-Mrs. Henry Fretz, Telford, pa.). She was a member of the Upper Skippack Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held April 18 in charge of Daniel Reinford, Elmer Kolb, and Jesse Mack. Interment at Skippack, Pa.

Leatherman, Margaret, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Leatherman, was born in Ohio, June 10, 1866; passed to her eternal reward April 2, 1958, after a six-month illness; aged 91 y. 9 m. 23 d. She is survived by 2 daughters (Flossie-Mrs. Harvey Corbin, Goshen, Ind.; and Beulah-Mrs. Harry H. Kelley, Kankakee, Ill.), 4 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Her husband, Martin, preceded her in death in 1944. She was a member of the Prairie Street Mennonite Church, Elkhart, Ind., but attended at North Goshen for several years while residing with her daughter in Goshen, Ind. Funeral services were held at the Culp Funeral Home, April 5 with Russell Krabill in charge. Burial in the Yellow Creek Cemetery .

Riehl, John S., oldest son of Jacob and Mary (Stoltzfus) Riehl, was born in Lancaster County, Pa., April 13, 1865; departed this life April 12, 1958; aged 92 y. 11 m. 30 d. He moved from Lancaster to the Leetonia, Ohio, community as a young man in 1889. In 1891, he was married to Lydia Stouffer, who preceded him in death. In 1925, he was married to Emma Knopp Sitler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Mabel-Mrs. John Jones, Lowellville, Ohio; Ina-Mrs. John Eschleman, M. D. , Youngstown, Ohio; Stella-Mrs. Lester Mellinger, Leetonia, Ohio; and Elmer J., Canfield, Ohio), 11 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Two brothers (Jacob and Levi) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Leetonia Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful and active worker as long as health permitted. Funeral services were conducted at the Leetonia Church in charge of S. A. Yoder and John Paul Oyer.

Wyse, Marilyn Emma, daughter of Ira and Mabel (Mull) Wyse, was born near Wauseon, Ohio, March 2, 1938; died very suddenly at her home Jan. 13, 1958; aged 10 y. 10 m. 11 d. She was employed at the Pettisville High School cafeteria, from which school she graduated in 1956. She leaves her parents and 2 brothers (Glen and Paul). An infant brother preceded her in death in 1940. On Dec. 23, 1951, she was baptized and united with the Central Mennonite Church, where she took an active part in the work of the church. Funeral services were held at the Central Church, Jan. 16, in charge of Jesse J. Short, P. L. Frey and Henry Wyse. Interment in the Pettisville Cemetery .

Yoder, Mahlon E., son of Eli and Anna (Wertz) Yoder, was born in Johnson County, Iowa, Sept. 5, 187 6; died at his home in Wellman, Iowa, April 1, 1958; aged 81 y. 6 m. 27 d. Until about five years ago he enjoyed unusually good health but since that time he had much illness and suffering. On Sept. 18, 1898, he was married to Anna Hershberger. Surviving are his wife, 8 children (Ray A., and Cora-Mrs. Lloyd Brenneman, Kalona, Iowa; Mary-Mrs. John F. Shetler, Martha-Mrs. Ezra Troyer, Leona-Mrs. Chester P. Miller, and Albert, all of Wellman, Iowa; Kathryn-Mrs. Lawrence L. Miller, Colorado Springs, Colo.; and Edith, at home), 26 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Charley, Lewis, Melvin, Urie, and Willard), and one sister (Lena-Mrs. Elmer Bontrager). One daughter (Gertrude-Mrs. Ora Brenneman) preceded him in death in 1942. The family lived on two different farms near Joetown until 1936, when they moved to Wellman. In 1894, he was baptized in a class of twenty-two and united with the Mennonite Church, in which faith he lived his entire life. Funeral services were held April 3 at the Lower Deer Creek Church, in charge of Robert K. Yoder and J. Y. Swartzendruber. Burial in the church cemetery.

Zook, Lydia Ann, daughter of David Z. and Sally (Stayrook) Yoder, was born Nov. 7, 1889, at Belleville, Pa.; passed from this life April 16, 1958, at her home near West Liberty, Ohio; aged 68 y. 5 m. 9 d. She was afflicted several years with a heart condition but death came unexpectedly from a minor knee injury from which she appeared to be recovering. On Oct. 9, 1927, she was united in marriage to David H. Zook, who preceded her in death May 18, 1946. She is survived by one son (David H., Jr.), and one grandson. She was the last surviving member of her family, being preceded in death by her 2 sisters (Katie and Arie), and her only brother (Levi) who died in December, 1957. She accepted Christ in her youth and united with the Oak Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Wilkins Funeral Home, West Liberty, Ohio, April 19, in charge of Nelson Kanagy. Burial in the South Union Cemetery.

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Boll, Joseph A., son of the late Joseph and Mary (Koser) Boll, was born near Manheim, Pa., Sept. 13, 1872; passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital, April 11, 1958; aged 85 y. 6 m. 29 d. Death was caused by a heart condition which he suffered for ten days. He was united in marriage to Martha Oberholtzer, who preceded him in death in 1939. He was ordained to the ministry at the Erb Mennonite Church, where he served 44 years. Surviving are 7 children (Ella, at home; Noah, Norman, and Joseph W., Lititz, Pa.; David and John, Manheim, Pa.; and Martha-Mrs. Elmer Hoover, Bird in Hand, Pa.), 48 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Ella Moyer, Manheim, Pa.). One daughter preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Erb Church in charge of Homer Bomberger and Abram Risser. Interment in the Hernley Mennonite Church.

Eberly, Henry M., son of the late Elias and Mary Ann (Miller) Eberly, was born at Durlach, Pa., Nov. 14, 1874; died at the Oreville Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., April 14, 1958; aged 83 y. 5 m. 1 d. He was married to Emma Bachman, who preceded him in death, June, 1948. He was a former employee of the Christiana, Pa., Machine Co., and resident of that community. He is survived by 4 children (Susan-Mrs. Howard Herman, York, Pa.; Fannie-Mrs. Francis Morris, Parkesburg, Pa.; Eugene E., Atlanta, Ga.; and Maurice S., Atglen, Pa.), 2 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Old Road Mennonite Church, White Horse, Pa. Funeral services were held at Mellinger's Church, April 18. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Hollinger, Mahlon S., son of the late Jacob and Lydia (Sensenig) Hollinger, was born April 15, 1894; departed this life April 14, 1958; aged 63 y. 11m. 29 d. he had a heart ailment for nearly a year but passed away very unexpectedly. On Aug. 21, 1917, he was married to Katie R. Leaman, who survives. Surviving also are 8 children (Elma-Mrs. Paul R. Spangler, Mary-Mrs. Harvey Hostetter, and J. Clair, all of Lancaster, Pa.; Melvin L., New Providence, Pa.; Lloyd L., York, Pa.; Grace-Mrs. Willard Stauffer, Lititz, Pa.; Ruth, L., E. M. C., Harrisonburg, Va.; and Kathryn L., at home), 23 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Daniel Rohrer, Manheim, Pa.; and Mrs. Henry Martin, Lancaster, Pa.), and 6 half brothers and sisters (Henry, Lititz, Pa.; Elam, Akron, Pa.; John, Lancaster, Pa.; Mrs. Daniel Kreider, East Petersburg, Pa.; Jacob, Columbus, Ohio, and Levi, Manheim, Pa.). A daughter and two sons preceded him in death. He united with the Mennonite Church in his youth and remained faithful throughout life. Funeral services were held at Mellinger's Church, April 16, in charge of David Landis and Harry Lefever. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Hostetler, Levi F., was born at Wooster, Ohio, Nov. 14, 1871; died at the Magic Valley Memorial Hospital, --- Idaho, April 10, 1958, after a week's illness; aged 86 y. 4 m. 27 d. He moved to Idaho in 1912 and engaged in farming near Filer. He retired in 1942 and moved to Twin Falls. Early in life he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church. When he and his family moved to Idaho, he became one of the charter members of the Filer Mennonite Church, passing away as its oldest member. On Nov. 23, 1895, he was married to Amanda Steele, who preceded him in death, Sept. 9, 1954. Surviving are 2 sons (Glen W., and Ralph N., both of Filer, Idaho), one sister (Mrs. Minnie Mumaw, Wooster, Ohio), 6 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. One son and two daughters preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted in the Twin Falls Mortuary Chapel in charge of Lois Landis and Samuel Honderich. Burial in the Sunset Memorial Park, Twin Falls, Idaho.

Leatherman, Abram Frank, son of Abram D. and Florence (Moyer) Leatherman, Doylestown, Pa., was born Oct. 3, 1947; passed away March 17, 1958; aged 10 y. 5 m. 14 d. Death was caused by a heart ailment which he had from birth. He is survived by his parents, 2 sisters (Shirley-Mrs. Stanley Godshal, Souderton, Pa.; and Arlene, at home), his maternal grandmother (Mrs. Anna Moyer, Doylestown, Pa.), and his paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Jacob G. Leatherman). Funeral services were held at the Line Lexington Mennonite Church, March 22, in charge of Claude B. Meyers. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Sauder, Martha, daughter of the late G. G. and Rebecca (Stutzman) Nofziger, was born at Stuttgart, Ark., May 8, 1888; departed this life April 13, 1958, at the Lebanon Community Hospital after an illness of a heart condition; aged 69 y. 11 m. 5 d. At the age of 13 she moved with her parents to Nampa, Idaho, and in 1909 they moved to Albany, Oreg. In her youth she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church. She was an active member of the Fairview Church and remained faithful until death. On Nov. 14, 1936, she was united in marriage to Jacob Sauder. They made their home in Pettisville, Ohio. He preceded her in death in August, 1951. Two years later she moved to Lebanon, Oreg., where she resided until her death. She is survived by one stepson (Harry Sauder), and 3 stepgrandchildren, all of Wauseon, Ohio; one sister (Emma Gerig, Lebanon, Oreg.), and 4 brothers (Samuel and Elvin, Albany, Oreg.; Ernest, Torrence, Calif.; and Victor, Tangent, Oreg.). Her parents, one sister (Libbey), and 3 brothers (Elmer, Dan, and Louie) preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Fairview Church, April 16, in charge of N. M. Birky, N. A. Lind, and Henry Gerig. Burial in the Riverside Cemetery, Albany, Oreg.

Stutzman, Mary (Boshart), wife of Ira Stutzman, was born at Milford, Nebr., July 13, 1890; passed away at her home near Albany, Oreg., April 10, 1958; aged 67 y. 8 m. 28 d. she accepted Christ in her youth and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful member until death. On Feb. 21, 1911, she was united in marriage to Ira Stutzman at Milford, Nebr., then moved to Wood River, and lived there until 1936, when they moved to Albany, Oreg. Surviving are her husband, 10 children (Alverda-Mrs. Chester Lehman, Marie-Mrs. Roland Schweitzer, Paul, Larry, and Grace Stutzman, all of Albany, Oreg.; Mabel-Mrs. Ernest Heyerly, Tangent, Oreg.; Huber, Washington, Iowa; Pearl D., Lebanon, Oreg.; Ruth-Mrs. Harold Shank, Corvallis, Oreg.; and Olivene-Mrs. Joe Heyerly, Halsey, Oreg.), 29 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 4 brothers (Joe, Milford, Nebr.; Dave and Elmer, Scio, Oreg.; and Harry, Cedar Rapids, Iowa), and 5 sisters (Lydia and Ida Gerig, Lebanon, Oreg.; Bertha Gerig, Scio, Oreg.; and Emma Roth and Katie Reil, ---, Nebr.). One son and one great-grandchild preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Fairview Church in charge of N. M. Birky, and Verl Nofziger. Interment in the Willamette Memorial Park.

Yoder, Mary, was born Dec. 15, 1888; passed away at Sarasota, Fla., Jan. 15, 1958; aged 69 y. 1 m. Surviving are her husband (Trennis), 4 daughters (Mrs. Rose Gignerich, Milford, Ind.; Mrs. Clair Holderbaum, Angola, Ind.; Mrs. Rudy Kaufman, Amboy, Ind.; and Mrs. Roy Miller, Sarasota, Fla.), and 5 sons (Crist, Amboy, Ind.; Any, Harlan, Ind.; and Henry and Trennis, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; and Ernest, Sarasota, Fla.). She was member of the Tuttle Avenue Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Ft. Wayne, Ind. Burial in the Leo Cemetery.

Zook, Earl, son of Amos and Linda (Yoder) Zook, was born near Bird in Hand, Pa., March 15, 1945; died very suddenly at his home at Christiana, Pa., March 16, 1958; aged 13 y. 1 d. Death was due to a heart attack. He is survived by his parents, 6 sisters and 4 brothers (Julia Ann, Marie, Rhoda, Edwin, Esther, Dorothy, Roy, Ray, Lillian, and Paul, all at home), his paternal grandparents (Amos and Rebecca Zook, Ronks, Pa.), and his maternal grandmother (Arie Yoder, Witmer, Pa.). He was a seventh0grade pupil at Linville Hill Christian Day School and attended the Weavertown Amish Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held, march 22, at the Weavertown Church in charge of Aaron Glick, Roy Ulrich, and Elam Kauffman. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Bomberger, Hayden H., son of the late Christian and Elizabeth (Hess) Bomberger, was born Oct. 20, 1872, near Lititz, Pa.; passed away at his home near Lititz, Pa., April 13, 1958; aged 85 y. 5m. 24 d. He had been ailing for the past three years. On Oct. 21, 1897, he was united in marriage to Katie Reist, who survives. They celebrated their sixtieth anniversary Oct. 21, 1957. Surviving are 2 children (Anna Mae-Mrs. Nissley Rohrer, Lancaster, Pa.; and Christian, Lititz, Pa.), 2 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mary B. Shenk, Kittanning, Pa.), He was a member of the East Petersburg Mennonite Church where funeral services were held April 16, in charge of James Siegrist and Irvin Kreider. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Denlinger, Elva M., daughter of Milton and Fannie (Buchen) Hufford, was born July 1, 1904, in West Earl Twp., Pa.; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, April 11, 1958; aged 53 y. 9 m. 10 d. On Oct. 24, 1922, she was married to Elvin Denlinger. She is survived by her husband, 4 children (Arlene-Mrs. Paul Martin, Kinzers, Pa.; Lester and Richard, both of Lancaster, Pa.; and Wilmer, at home), a niece (Jean-Mrs. James Pelphrey, who made her home with them), 10 grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Jacob, Akron, Pa.; Harlon, Philadelphia, Pa.; and Miles, ---, ---). She was a member of Mellinger's Mennonite Church where funeral services were held April 15, in charge of Harry Lefever and David Landis. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Egli, Barbara, daughter of Joseph and Mary Egli, was born at Minier, Ill., Oct. 31, 1890; passed away suddenly of a heart attack, April 14, 1958; aged 67 y. 5m. 14 d. At the age of 18 she came wither parents to Manson, Iowa, and resided there the remainder of her life. Surviving are 2 brothers and 2 sisters (Miss Mollie Egli and Joel Egli, Manson, Iowa; Mrs. Lavina Greiser, Conneaut Lake, Pa.; and Dan Egli, Hopedale, Ill.), one half brother (C. B. Egli, Manson, Iowa), and 3 half sisters (Mrs. Emma Fleenor, Lowell, Ind.; Mrs. Lydia Miller, Middlebury, Ind.; and Mrs. Lena Miller, Conneautville, Pa.). She was preceded in death by her parents, one brothers, and one sister. She became a member of the Mennonite Church in early life and was a faithful and active Christian worker. Funeral services were held at the Manson Church, April 17, in charge of Nick Stoltzfus and Edward Birkey. Interment in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

Hartman, Jacob Coffman, son of Perry and Rebecca (Coffman) Hartman, was born Dec. 21, 1899, at Harrisonburg, Va.; died suddenly of a heart condition April 14, 1958; aged 58 y. 3 m. 24 d. He accepted Christ in his youth and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until death. On Feb. 8, 1922, he was married to Esther Ada Diller, who preceded him in death. June 2, 1950. On May 10, 1952, he was married to Ireta Virginia Gassman of Harrisonburg, Va., who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Melvin, Marion, and Beulah, all of Delphos, Ohio; Bertha, Akron, Pa.; and Wilmer, Harrisonburg, Va.; Wilda-Mrs. Ira Shenk, Sarasota, Fla.; Irene-Mrs. David Ramer, Elida, Ohio; Pauline-Mrs. Ray Kauffman, West Liberty, Ohio; and Dorothy-Mrs. Rudy Diller, Norfolk, Va.). Funeral services were held at the Pike Church, Elida, Ohio, April 17, in charge of Paul Smith and Harold Good. Interment in the Pike Cemetery.

Bontreger, Eli J., son of John E. and Barbara (Mishler) Bontreger, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Jan. 19, 1868; died at Sarasota, Fla., Feb. 15, 1958; aged 90 y. 27 d. Although he was in failing health for the past few years, he was confined to his bed only the last few days of his life. At the age of 19 he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until death. On May 13, 1894, he was ordained to the ministry. In April, 1895, he with his family moved to North Dakota, where he was ordained to the office of bishop, June 16, 1901. He helped to bring about the publication of the Herold der Warheit and served as its firs editor. He was also active in MCC work and in visiting CPS camps during World War II. On Dec. 18, 1890, he was united in marriage to Mattie Miller, who preceded him in death, Sept. 24, 1918. On Dec. 5, 1920, he was married to Amanda Miller. Surviving are his wife, 4 sons (John, Belleville, Pa.; Manasseh, Calico Rock, Ark.; Levi, Middlebury, Ind.; and Edwin, Shipshewana, Ind.), 2 daughters (Lydia-Mrs. Jacob M. Stoltzfus, Mio, Mich.; and Katie-Mrs. Levi Stutzman, Millersburg, Ind.), 5 brothers, one sister, 28 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. Three children preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Feb. 15 at the Pinecraft Church, Sarasota, Fla., in charge of David A. Miller, Otho Shenk, and Abe J. Yoder. Further services were held in Northern Indiana on Feb. 19 in charge of John L. Swartz, Vernon E. Bontreger, and Sam T. Schrock.

Kuhns, Salina, daughter of the late William and Salina (Stutzman) Danner, was born Feb. 5, 1906, at Milford, Nebr.; passed away at the home of her twin sister (Lavina-Mrs. Albert Stutzman), Wellman, Iowa, April 29, 1958; aged 52 y. 2 m. 24 d. She passed away suddenly although she had been in failing health for a number of years. On Feb. 24, 1927, she was married to Lloyd Kuhns of Milford, Nebr. To this union were born 6 children, 4 dying in infancy. Surviving are one son (Merle, Kent, Ohio), 2 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Marvin, Milford, Nebr.; Lester, Erie, Pa.; and David, Kent, Ohio), and 6 sisters (Susie-Mrs. Chris Stutzman, Mary-Mrs. Jake Stutzman, Mrs. Lydia Roth, Esther Stutzman, and Lavina-Mrs. Albert Stutzman, all of Milford, Nebr.; and Sylvia-Mrs. Elbert Kuhns, Aurora, Ohio). She was preceded in death by her husband, April 22, 1955; by a daughter Bonnie Reed, Oct. 31, 1957; and by a granddaughter. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Fairview Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful member until death. Funeral services were held at the Wellman Church, May 2, in charge of George S. Miller and Max Yoder. Burial in the Wellman Mennonite Cemetery.

Miller, Cora Maude, daughter of Ed. D. and Maude (Yoder) Miller, was born near Kalona, Iowa, Sept. 25, 1898; died at the Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, April 27, 1958; aged 59 y. 7 m. 2 d. On June 4, 1918, she was married to Ben M. Miller. She is survived by her husband, 5 children (Alta-Mrs. Morris Swartzendruber, Cecil, Ila-Mrs. Ellis Swartzendruber, Grace-Mrs. Paul D. Miller, and Marjorie-Mrs. Arthur Roth of Cleveland, Ohio), and 11 grandchildren. Infant twin daughters preceded her in death in December 1922. She was a member of the Conservative Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Fairview Conservative Church, April 29, in charge of Paul T. Guengerich and Elmer Swartzendruber. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Miller, Loman Lee, son of Dr. and Mrs. W. La Vern Miller, was born at Nampa, Idaho, Nov. 3, 1952; departed this life April 28, 1958; aged 5 y. 5 m. 15 d. Death resulted after an eight-month illness of leukemia. He leaves his parents, 4 brothers and 4 sisters (Samuel, Neil, Kelley, Noel, Dawn, Celia, Miriam, and Melody, all at home), and his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Sam D. Miller, Nampa, Idaho). Funeral services were held at the Mennonite Church, May 2, in charge of Robert Garber, E. S. Garber, and D. A. Good. Interment in the Kohlerlawn Cemetery.

Nofziger, Henry, son of Nicholas and Magdalena Nofziger, was born in Alsace-Lorraine, July 12, 1876; died in the Salem, Oreg., Hospital, April 5, 1958; aged 81 y. 8 m. 24 d. He came with his parents to America at the age of 4 years. In 1900, he was converted and received into the Mennonite Church at Stuttgart, Ark., remaining a faithful member until death. He became a charter member of the Bethel Mennonite Church, when it organized in 1919. On June 2, 1903, he was married to Amelia Miller at DeWitt, Ark. Besides his wife, he leaves 2 foster sons (Robert and Verdell Erickson) and a brother (Dan Nofziger, Hunter Ark.). Funeral services were held at the Zion Church, Hubbard, Oreg., in charge of Sam P. Shrock, John Lederach, and J. C. Zook.

Shank, John Robert, son of Lewis H. and Mary (Wenger) Shank, was born Aug. 19, 1877, near Versailles, Mo.; passed away April 26, 1958, at the Ellis Fischel Hospital; aged 80 y. 8 m. 7 d. Death followed a serious operation. At 18 years of age he was baptized by John S. Coffman and became a member of the Mennonite Church, in which faith he lived and served until he died. In 1905, he was ordained as a minister to serve the small group at Pea Ridge, Mo. In 1908, he took charge of the work near Carver, Mo., to begin a long and fruitful service in the surrounding Osage River district. In 1941, he was ordained as bishop widely used in editorial work and writing for church periodicals, especially in Sunday school and young people's work. He was for many year secretary of the district conference and a member of the Commission for Christian Education .On March 8, 1924, he was married to Clara M. Brubaker, Birch Tree, Mo. He leaves his wife, 2 brothers and 3 sisters (Joe, La Junta, Colo.; Charles, Goshen, Ind.; Mollie-Mrs. Daniel Kauffman, Harrisonburg, Va.; Emma-Mrs. Clyde Fenton, Philadelphia, Mo.; and Rose-Mrs. Earl Buckwalter, Hesston, Kans.). Preceding him in death were his parents, 2 brothers (Jacob and Benjamin), and 2 sisters (Sallie-Mrs. Daniel Mohler and Fannie-Mrs. Paul Hershey, La Junta, Colo.). Funeral services were held April 28, in charge of Harry Diener, Earl Buckwalter, Amos Gingerich, and Leroy Gingerich.

Shantz, Addison Cressman, son of Amos M. and Esther (Cressman) Shantz, was born Aug. 22, 1878; passed away at Watrous, Sask., April 15, 1958; aged 79 y. 7 m. 24 d. He moved to Manitoba as a young man and took up farming. In 1912, he was united in marriage to Priscilla Devitt of Kitchener, Ont. As a young man he was baptized into the fellowship of the Methodist Church, later transferring his membership to the United Church. He took an active interest in the welfare of the Mennonite Church in his community. He is survived by his wife, 3 sons, 8 grandchildren, and 5 sisters (Mrs. Urias Snider, Kitchener, Ont.; Mrs. Herb Shantz, Waterloo, Ont.; Magdalina, Barbara, and Elminda Shantz, Kitchener, Ont.). An infant sister (Sylvia) and 4 brothers (Josiah, Jeremiah, Jonathan, and Samuel) preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the United Church, Watrous, Sask., April 18, in charge of the local pastor and at the Sharon Mennonite Church in charge of J. B. Stauffer and Paul Schroeder. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Troyer, Mary, daughter of Nicholas and Emma (Headings) Yutzy, was born near Hutchinson, Kans., Nov. 25, 1902; departed this life at her home in Yoder, Kans., April 23, 1958; aged 55 y. 4 m. 29 d. Death resulted after a lingering illness of cancer. On Aug. 25, 1921, she was united in marriage to Oliver J. Troyer. She is survived by her husband, her mother (Mrs. Emma Yutzy, Hutchinson, Kans.), one daughter (Emma Mae-Mrs. Floyd Yoder, Hutchinson, Kans.), 3 sons (Paul, Yoder, Kans.; Leroy, South Hutchinson, Kans.; and Lester Lavon, at home), 8 grandchildren, 5 brothers (John, Kalona, Iowa; Eli, Dan, Joe, and Fred, Hutchinson, Kans.), and 3 sisters (Lizzie-Mrs. Dick Kaufman and Fannie-Mrs. Allen King, both of Hutchinson, Kans.; and Katie-Mrs. Daniel Kauffman, Leonard, Mo.). In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and was a faithful member of the Yoder Mennonite Church at the time of her death. Funeral services were held at the Yoder Church, April 26, in charge of Harry A. Diener and Valentine Headings. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Widders, Bertha M., daughter of the late Isaac B. and Annie H. (Metzler) Stauffer, was born Nov. 10, 1892; died at her home at Lititz, Pa., after a one week's illness, April 19, 1958; aged 65 y. 5 m. 9 d. She was united in marriage to Reuben B. Widders Jan. 24, 1918. She is survived by 4 daughters and 2 sons (Edith-Mrs. John Boll, Manheim, Pa.; Isaac, Lititz, Pa.; Verna-Mrs. Robert B. Noll, Rohrerstown, Pa.; Mabel-Mrs. Clarence D. Neff, Lancaster, Pa.; Irwin, Paradise, Pa.; and Kathryn-Mrs. Parke Harnish, Willow Street, Pa.), 23 grandchildren, and one sister (Alice-Mrs. Harry L. Diffenderfer, Neffsville, Pa.). She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church for many years and active in the work of the sewing circle at the Hammer Creek Church. Funeral services were held at the Hammer Creek Church April 23. Burial in the church cemetery.

Wyble, Harry K., son of the late George and Elizabeth (Kelly) Wyble, was born Sept. 4, 1878, in Mifflin, Pa.; passed away March 29, 1958, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Arthur Brubaker, Manheim, Pa., following a week's illness; aged 79 y. 6 m. 25 d. On Dec. 24, 1906, he was married to Minnie Shelley, who survives him. Surviving also are 5 children (Albert, Millersville, Pa.; Ira, Bareville, Pa.; Lester and Paul, both of New Holland, Pa.; and Pearl-Mrs. Arthur Brubaker, Manheim, Pa.), 15 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Elmer, Harrisburg, Pa.). He conducted a store and restaurant business in Mifflin, Pa., until 1913, when he moved to Lancaster County and took up farming. He later served as janitor at various places. He accepted Christ in September, 1918, and united with the Groffdale Mennonite Church, where he remained a faithful member. Funeral services were held at the Groffdale Church, April 2, in charge of John Martin, Eli Sauder, and Mahlon Witmer. Burial in the church cemetery.

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Aeschliman, Celina, daughter of Powell and Mary (Gaiman) Thierry, was born Oct. 17, 1867, in Rousan, France; passed from this life Feb. 20, 1958, in the Fulton County Home; aged 90 y. 4 m. 3 d. On Feb. 12, 1889, she was united in marriage to Elias A. Aeschliman, who preceded her in death in 1936. She is survived by nieces and nephews and many friends. Two of her nephews (Ralph and Alfred Thierry) was reared in her home. She was a member of the West Clinton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held in the Penrod Funeral Home, Wauseon, Ohio, Feb. 23, in charge of D. L. Sommers. Interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.

Conrad, John D., son of Christian and Verena Conrad, was born Oct. 25, 1878, in Cornol, Switzerland; departed this life at Community General Hospital, Sterling, Ill., April 24, 1958; aged 78 y. 5 m. 30 d. In 1898 he united in marriage with Emma Orendorff at Flanagan, Ill. He is survived by his wife, 4 sons (David, Plymouth, Ind.; Chauncey, Prophetstown, Ill.; Irvin, Toledo, Ohio, and Vernon, Gibson City, Ill.),. One brother (Jacob Conrad, Venice, Calif.), one sister (Mary-Mrs. Dan. Good, Sterling, Ill.), 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He came to this country with his parents at the age of 8 and settled in Wayne County, Ohio. As a young man he moved to Flanagan, Ill., from there to Iowa, and in 1911, he came to Sterling, Ill., where he lived until death. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and became an ardent flower of the Lord. He was a faithful member of the Science Ridge Mennonite Church. He served as a Sunday-school teacher for 55 years and helped to organize the Illinois Mission Board, of which he was a charter member serving for 41 years. Besides farming he served as field man for the Rock River Production Credit Association of Dixon for 22 years. Funeral services were held at the Science Ridge Church, April 28, in charge of J. Frederick Erb and Vernon Schertz. Burial in the Science Ridge Cemetery.

Dillman, Cleever B., son of the late Amos M. and Susan (Burkholder) Dillman, was born in Farmersville, Pa., Nov. 12, 1885; died suddenly at his home in Leacock, Pa., April 1, 1958; aged 72 y. 4 m. 20 d. Death was caused by a heart ailment Surviving are his wife and the following children: Edith-Mrs. Earl Sweigart, Akron, Pa.; Amos, Leacock, Pa.; Elmer, Brownstown, Pa.; Vernon, Lititz, Pa.; Lillian-Mrs. Paul High, Lancaster, Pa.; and Suetta-Mrs. Earl Bare, Leacock, Pa. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. For the past twenty years he spent his life painting. He was a member of the Metzler Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Metzler Church, April 5, in charge of Mahlon Witmer, Amos Sauder, and Paul Wenger. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Frey, Daniel, son of the late Henry B. and Elizabeth (Kreider) Frey, was born near Sterling, Ill., Sept. 30, 1877; passed away at the Home Hospital in Sterling, Ill., April 22, 1958; aged 80 y. 7 m. 22 d. He was united in marriage to Edith Nice, Dec. 18, 1902. She preceded him in death, Jan. 13, 1948. He was later married to Anna Nice Witmore, who passed away July 1957. Surviving are 4 children (Mildred-Mrs. H. A. Mellinger, Hazel,--Mrs. Dan Metger, and Harold P., all of Sterling, Ill., and Mabel-Mrs. A. H. Blosser, Dixon, Ill.), one sister (Mrs. Lizzie LeFevre), 5 brothers (Abram, Sterling, Ill.; Jacob, Albany, Calif.; Amos, Appleton, Wis.; Martin, Eagle Grove, Iowa; and Noah, Madison, Wis.), 13 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. A son (Claude) preceded him in death July 20, 1957. As a young man he accepted Christ as Saviour and united with the Science Ridge Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until the end. Funeral services were held at the Science Ridge Church, April 24, in charge of A. C. Good, J. Frederick Erb, and E. J. Larson. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Funk, Martin H., son of the late Amos G. and Lizzie (Herr) Funk, was born in Manor Twp., Pa., June 25, 1872; passed away at his home in Neffsville, Pa., Jan. 24, 1958; aged 85 y. 6 m. 30 d. He was united in marriage3 to Susan Herr, who preceded him in death in 1943. His entire life was spent in Lancaster County, Pa. He was a member of the Landis Valley Mennonite Church. He was a farmer in Manheim Twp, for more than 50 years. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Mabel F. Murray, Neffsville, Pa.; Minnie-Mrs. Isaac Brubaker, St. Petersburg, Fla.), 2 grandsons, and one brother (Amos H. Funk, Millersville, Pa.). Funeral services were held at the Landis Valley Church with Levi M. Weaver and Ira D. Landis in charge. Burial in the Brethren Cemetery in Neffsville, Pa.

Gascho, Norman, son of the late John and Mary (Schultz) Gascho, was born near Baden, Ont., Dec. 23, 1904; died very suddenly at New Hamburg, Ont., April 18, 1958; aged 53 y. 3 m. 26 d. On Feb. 7, 1924, he was united in marriage to Ida Litwiller. Surviving are his wife, 2 daughters (Viola-Mrs. Victor Dorsch, Somalia, Africa; and Reta-Mrs. Ray Baechler, New Hamburg, Ont.), 7 grandchildren, one brother (Daniel, Baden, Ont.), and 2 sisters (Nancy-Mrs. Michael Roth, Ailsa Craig, Ont.; and Salome-Mrs. Elmer Litwiller, Baden, Ont.). One sister (Leah-Mrs. Simeon Jutzi) preceded him in death. He was a faithful member of the Wilmot A. M. Church. Funeral services were held at the St. Agatha Church in charge of Orland Gingerich and Peter Nafziger. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Histand, Shirley Marie, daughter of Herbert and Florence (Gahman) Histand, Ottsville, Pa., was born in the Emergency Hospital, Doylestown, Pa., April 11, 1957; died at Quakertown Hospital, Feb. 13, 1958; aged 10 m. 2 d. Death was caused by pneumonia. Surviving are her parents, and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Abram S. Gahman and Mt. and Mrs. Daniel Histand, Doylestown, Pa.). Funeral services were held at the Deep Run Church, Feb. 21, in charge of Wilson Overholt, Joseph Gross, and Richard Detweiler. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Kauffman, Katie, daughter of Nicholus and Fannie (Lichty) Jantzi, was born near Wellesley, Ont., Feb. 12, 1889; departed this life at her home near Middlebury, Ind., April 26, 1958; aged 69 y. 2m. 14 d. Death came very suddenly from a heart attack. She spent her childhood in Minnesota, later moving with her parents to Michigan. On March 19, 1923, she was united in marriage to David D. Kauffman, who preceded her in death March 10, 1949. She and her family moved to Middlebury, Ind., in 1941. She is survived by the following children: Louis, Henry, Alvin, Fannie-Mrs. Joe Eash, and Barbara-Mrs. Chester Gingerich, all of Middlebury, Ind.: Mayme-Mrs. Levi Reigsecker, Millersburg, Ind.; Maudie-Mrs. Ezra Graber and Adeline-Mrs. Samuel Graber, both of Constantine, Mich.; and Floyd, Goshen, Ind.; also 33 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Dan and Mose Jantzi, both of Milverton, Ont.), and 4 sisters (Dora-Mrs. Ezra Jantzi, Milverton, Ont.; Rachel-Mrs. Mose Gerber, Brunner, Ont.; Fannie-Mrs. Dan Gingerich, Kalona, Iowa; and Nancy-Mrs. Dave Bender, Riverside, Iowa). Preceding her in death were one son and 2 grandchildren. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Conservative Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held April 29 at the Griner Conservative Church in charge of Sam T. Eash and Albert H. Miller. Burial in the Miller Cemetery.

Kauffman, Anna B., daughter of John and Nancy (Yoder) Fett, was born Jan. 8, 1871, in Union Twp., Ohio; passed away at the home of her son, Wayne, West Liberty, Ohio, May 4, 1958; aged 87y. 3 m. 27 d. She had been ill for a number of years. On Dec. 26, 1894, she was united in marriage to Jacob Kauffman, who preceded her in death March 4, 1954. Surviving are 4 sons (John, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Fred P. and Wayne, West Liberty, Ohio; and Howard, Bellefontaine, Ohio), 4 daughters (Clarbel-Mrs. glen Weimer, Arlington, Va.; Edna-Mrs. Howard Grisso and Ina-Mrs. William Growdon, Springfield, Ohio; and Emma-Mrs. Leo Ashcraft, West Liberty, Ohio), 13 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Katie Yoder, Goshen, Ind.; and Mrs. Dora Smucker, Wooster, Ohio). One son, one brother, and two sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the South Union Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the South Union Church, May 6, in charge of Nelson Kanagy. Burial in the church cemetery.

Layman, Fern Yvonne, daughter of Amos and Rebecca (Warfel) Layman, was born Jan. 18, 1957, near Portsmouth, Va.; died April 22, 1958; aged 1 y. 3 m. 4 d. Surviving are her parents, 2 sisters (Naomi and Ellen), one brother (David), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Layman, Sarasota, Fla.; and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Warfel, Portsmouth, Va.). Funeral services were held at the Deep Creek Church, April 23, in charge of Eli Kramer and Clayton Bergey.

Maust, Mary, daughter of Jonas and Barbara (Miller) Maust, was born April 9, 1872, near Meyersdale, Pa.; died April 4, 1958; aged 85 y. 11 m. 26 d. She lived most of her life in the vicinity of her birth. In the recent past she made her home with her nephew, Elmer Maust, of Grantsville, Md. Surviving are one brother (Jonas, Goshen, Ind.), and one sister (Anne-Mrs. Daniel Yoder, Iowa City, Iowa). The following brothers and sisters preceded her in death: Eva-Mrs. Dan Gnagey, Lydia, Joseph, Catherine-Mrs. Jacob Gnagey, Magdalena-Mrs. Henry Yoder, Joel and Noah, twins, her twin sister, Amanda-Mrs. Daniel Otto, and Simon. In her youth she united with the Amish Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Maple Glen Church in charge of Ivan Miller and Walter Otto. Interment in the Oak Dale cemetery near Salisbury, Pa.

Miller, Josiah, J., son of John J. S. and Nancy Catherine Miller, was born in Lagrange County, Ind., Oct. 19, 1870; passed away at his home near Shipshewana, Ind., April 22, 1958; aged 87 y. 6 m. 3 d. On Jan. 15, 1895, he was married to Magdalena Yoder. To this union were born 2 sons and 4 daughters. She passed away on July 27, 1909. On Dec. 10, 1910, he was married to Anna Weaver, who preceded him in death, Sept. 2, 1938. One daughter was born to them. In June, 1940, he was married to Lizzie Hostetler, who survives with his 7 children (Irwin J., Mabel-Mrs. Fred Lambright, Orpha-Mrs. Jerry Troyer, Clara-Mrs. Cletus, Berkey, and Alta-Mrs. Perry Berkey, all of Shipshewana, Ind.; Percy J., Lagrange, Ind.; and Rachel-Mrs. Samuel S. Miller, Goshen, Ind.), 5 stepchildren (Mrs. Charles Swartzentruber, Los Angels, Calif.; S. J. Hostetler, Ghana, Africa; Jonathan J. Hostetler, Peoria, Ill.; and Wilbur and Lloyd Hostetler, Goshen, Ind.), 33 grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren, and one brother (J. Elmer Miller). He united with the Shore Mennonite Church as a young man and on Oct. 15, 1902, he was ordained to serve as a minister in this congregation. Funeral services were held at the Shore Church in charge of O. S. Hostetler, Homer J. Miller, and Lee J. Miller. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Souder, Edwin, son of the late Mahlon D. Souder, was born June 27, 1882; passed to his eternal reward at the Grandview Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., April 17, 1958; aged 75 y. 9 m. 20 d. He was married to Ella Hackman, who died in December, 1915. To this union were born 4 daughters. On Jan. 20, 1917, he was married to Ruth L. Kraybill. To this union were born 5 sons and one daughter. Surviving are his wife, 10 children (Grace-Mrs. Paul W. Kolb, Irene-Mrs. Norman Bechtel, Gladys-Mrs. Irvin G. Kolb, and Norman K., all of Spring City, Pa.; Elizabeth-Mrs. Paul F. Allebach and E. Mahlon, both of Telford, Pa.; L. Kraybill and Stanley K., both of Sarasota, Fla.; Iona-Mrs. Harold K. Weaver, Collegeville, Pa.; and Eugene K., Grottoes, Va.), 62 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Lincoln Gehman, Philadelphia, Pa.), and one brother (Ervin Souder, Philadelphia, Pa.). He was active in the ministry for 34 years serving at Rockhill, near Telford, Pa. His passing was unusual in that he spoke personally with each one of the family, the 4 sons from distant states arriving the last night, at which time he requested songs and prayers, a time together long to be remembered by those present. Funeral services were held at the Rockhill Church, April 21, in charge of Clinton D. Landis, Alfred A. Detweiler, and Arthur D. Ruth. Interment in the Rockhill Cemetery.

Rittenhouse, Sallie, daughter of the late John and Lizzie Zeigler, was born Jan. 2, 1871, at Salfordville, Pa.; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Heebner, Lansdale, Pa., April 26, 1958, after a short illness; aged 87 y. 3 m. 24 d. On Feb. 21, 1891, she was married to Abram C. Rittenhouse, who died Aug. 19, 1952. Surviving are 5 children (Bessie--Mrs. Willis Swartley, Alice-Mrs. Albert Heebner, J. Curtis, and Abram, all of Lansdale, Pa.; and Samuel, Glooming Glen, Pa.), one sister (Annie-Mrs. Isaac Bucher, Harleysville, Pa.), 14 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. In 1893 she with her husband united with the Plains Mennonite Churn, to which she remained faithful until death. Funeral services were held at the Plains Church, April 30, in charge of John E. Lapp and Wayne Kratz. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Stutzman, David J., son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Troyer) Stutzman, was born near Charm, Ohio, Mary 21, 1892; passed away at the County Home near Holmesville, Ohio, April 23, 1958; aged 65 y. 11 m. 2 d. Death was the result of a head injury received in 1949. He was united in marriage, Oct. 2, 1929, to Mabel Doris Moore of Birmingham, England. He is survived by his wife, his stepmother (Mary Stutzman, Barrs Mills, Ohio), one daughter (Mabel Joyce Ackerman, Canton, Ohio), 2 sons (David Ivan, Del Rio, Texas; and Paul Duglis, Berlin, Ohio), one grandchild, 2 brothers (Harry, Berlin, Ohio; and Joseph, Plain City, Ohio), 4 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Osa Schlabach, Goshen, Ind.; Martha-Mrs. Alvin Schlabach, Charm, Ohio; Amanda-Mrs. Jonas D. Miller, Middlebury, Ind.; and Elizabeth---Mrs. Noah D. Miller, Sugarccreek, Ohio), and 2 half sisters (Sarah-Mrs. Joe Schmucker, Clark, Ohio; and Katie, Barrs Mills, Ohio). He was preceded in death by one sister (Lydia-Mrs. Dan A. Yoder, Topeka, Ind.). He was a member of the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Pleasant View Conservative Mennonite Church, Berlin, Ohio, April 29, in charge of Earl E. Miller and Paul R. Miller. Burial in the church cemetery.

Widmer, Dan, son of Christian and Barbara (Roth) Widmer, was born Feb. 17, 1884, near Wayland, Iowa; passed away May 2, 1958, at the Silverton Hospital as a result of a cerebral hemorrhage; aged 74 y. 2 m. 15 d. On Nov. 8, 1908, he was married to Elfie M. Yoder at Hubbard, Oreg. She preceded him in death Aug. 23, 1957. Surviving are 2 sons (Urban and Daniel M., Woodburn, Oreg.), 6 daughters (LuElla-Mrs. Wayne Yoder, Northridge, Calif.; Priscilla ­Mrs. Harry Kropf, Albany, Oreg.; Pauline-Mrs. Earl Wyatt, Tangent, Oreg.; Alene Widmer and Pearl-Mrs. Morley King, both of Woodburn, Oreg.; and Nadine-Mrs. Virgil Brooks, Salem, Oreg.), 26 grandchildren, 4 brothers and 2 sisters (J. N., Corvallis, Oreg.; Herbert, Colfax, Wash.; Elmer, Salem, Oreg.; Ezra, Katie-Mrs. Harl Burck, and Gladys-Mrs. Floyd Whitaker, all of Albany, Oreg.). In his youth he united with the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Zion Mennonite Church, of which he was a member, May 4, in charge of John Lederach, C. I. Kropf, and N. A. Lind. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.