Gospel Herald Obituaries - May, 1963

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Gospel Herald - Volume LVI, Number 18 - May 7, 1963 ­ pages 399, 400.

Brubacher, Jacob G., son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Brubacher, lived in Waterloo Twp., Ont., all his life; died after a brief illness at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., April 1, 1963; in his eighty-first year. He was married to Elmina Hunsberger, who died in 1953. Surviving are 2 sons (Elmer and Howard), 2 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Clare Cressman and Ruth-Mrs. Willis Cressman), 13 grandchil-dren, and one great-granddaughter. He wor-shiped with and was a member of the Waterloo congregation all his life. Funeral services were held at the Erb Street Church, April 3, conducted by J. B. Martin.

Bucher, Bertha N., daughter of John B. and Charlotte (Nissley) Hertzler, was born in Rapho Twp., Pa., July 5, 1883; died Nov. 26, 1962; aged 79 y. 4 m. 21 d. She was mar-ried to Joseph Bucher, who survives. Also sur-viving are one daughter (Irene-Mrs. Clarence 0. Nolt), 5 sons (Willis, Amos, Frank, Omar, and Ivan), 14 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Sadie Flinchbaugh and Mrs. Henry Heistand), and 2 brothers (Frank and Simon). One daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of Erb's Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 29, in charge of Homer Bomberger, Joseph Boll, and Henry Shreiner.

High, Phares W., son of Benjamin S. and Lydia (Wenger) High, was born in West Earl Twp., Pa., Aug. 12, 1885; died at the Lan-caster (Pa.) General Hospital, Feb. 23, 1963; aged 77 y. 6 m. 11 d. In January, 1909, he was married to Lydia Ann Good, who died in 1961. Surviving are 2 daughters (Alberta H.-Mrs. Paul H. Burkholder and Dorothy G.-Mrs. Daniel G. Lied), 4 grandchildren, and one brother (Christian W.). He was a member of the Landis Valley Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 26, in charge of Paul H. Gochnauer and Levi M. Weaver.

Hochstetler, David B., son of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Schrock) Hochstetler, was born near Kalona, Iowa, March 11, 1873; died at Kalona, April 11, 1963; aged 90 y. 1 m. On Dec. 1, 1895, he was married to Emma Stutzman, who died June 2, 1952. One daughter also pre-ceded him in death. Surviving are 5 children (Alma-Mrs. Elmer Schrock, LeRoy, Mrs. Anna Yoder, Glen, and Edna-Mrs. Wm. Logan), one sister (Mrs. Anna Yoder), 20 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the East Union Church, where funeral services were held April 14, in charge of J. John J. Miller and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber.

Martin, Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Habermehl, was born near Baden, Ont., Oct. 21, 1881; died at the Bethesda Home, Vineland, Ont., April 7, 1963; aged 81 y. 5 m. 17 d. Her first hus-band, Menno Hunsberger, died in 1908. In 1910. she married Jonathan Martin, who died in 1939. Surviving are one son (Melvin Hunsberger), one daughter (Ada-Mrs. Rufus Martin), 9 stepchildren, 2 brothers. and 3 sisters. She was a member of the St. Jacobs Church, where funeral services were held April 10, in charge of J. B. Martin and Glen Bru-bacher.

Nafzinger, Amanda, daughter of Eli and Katie (Yoder) Fisher, was in Logan Co., Ohio, Jan. 31, 1882: died at West Liberty, Ohio, April 12, 1963; aged 81 y. 2 m. 12 d. On Dec. 27, 1917, she was married to Thomas Nafzinger, who survives. Also surviving are one foster son (George Patrick) and 6 grandchildren. She was a member of the South Union Church, where funeral services were held April 15, in charge of Roy S. Koch, as-sisted by Vernon Riley.

Ringenberg, Ella K., daughter of Henry and Mary Stalter, was born at Gridley, Ill., March 15, 1909; died at the St. James Hospital, Pontiac, Ill., April 9, 1963; aged 54 y. 25 d. On Sept. 19, 1923, she was married to Arthur Ringenberg, who died Dec. 8, 1960. Surviving are 3 children (Mrs. Merna Sutter, Mrs. Arlene Gundy, and Vernon), 3 sisters (Mrs. Ada Springer, Mrs. Amanda Birkey, and Mrs. Anna Springer), and 13 grandchildren. She was a member of the Waldo Church, where fu-neral services were held April 11, in charge of Edwin J. Stalter.

Witmer, Katie G., daughter of Alvin and Annie (Graybill) Landis, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Aug. 22, 1893; died at her home on April 4, 1963; aged 69 y. 7 m. 13 d. Surviving are her husband, Frank Witmer, 2 sons (Paul and Harvey), one daughter (Anna Mae-Mrs. Ivan Martin), 20 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 12 brothers and sisters (Mrs. Ella Martin, Annie-Mrs. Amos Martin, Mamie, Susie-Mrs. Noah O. Martin, Lizzie-Mrs. Albert Berger, Mattie-Mrs. Levi H. Martin, Lydia-Mrs. David Oberholtzer, William, Alvin, Paul, Aaron, and Luke. Funeral services were held at the Bowmansville Church, in charge of Howard Good, Amos Hostetter, and Benjamin Weaver.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LVI, Number 19 - May 14, 1963 ­ pages 423, 424.

Allebach, Maggie D., daughter of William and Sara (Detweiler) Godshall, was born in Salford Twp., Pa., March 30, 1875; died at her home, Hatfield, Pa., April 5, 1963; aged 88 y. 6 d. On April 12, 1902, she was married to Leidy K. Allebach, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Abram and Raymond), 2 daughters (Hannah G. and Margaret-Mrs. Chester Myers), 13 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jacob H. Kratz, who died in 1896, and a daughter, Mary Ellen (Kratz) Derstein. She was a member of the Plains Church, where funeral services were held April 11, in charge of John E. Lapp, J. C. Clemens, and Wayne Kratz.

Bachman, Elizabeth (Ulrich), was born at Roanoke, Ill., May 12, 1874; died at Washington, III., April 19, 1963; aged 88 y. 10 m. 7 d. In 1895, she was married to Peter B. Bachman, who died in 1956. Surviving are 5 children (Alma-Mrs. Albert Sommer, Frieda-Mrs. Lester Smith, Corena, Milton, and Ray), 19 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one sister, and 2 brothers. One son preceded her in death. She was a member of the Metamora Church, where funeral services were held April 22, in charge of Roy Bucher and Heinz Janzen; interment in Hickory Point Cemetery.

Brunk, George F., son of Frank B. and Elizabeth (Eshleman) Brunk, was born at Maugansville, Md., Nov. 18, 1890; died at his home, Sarasota, Fla., April 22, 1963; aged 72 y. 5 m. 4 d. He is survived by his wife, Anna Hollaway Brunk, 3 daughters (Mrs. Walter Ogburn, Mrs. Walter Hodel, and Mrs. Isaac Mast), one son (Harold R.), 4 brothers (Joseph E., Sam H., Henry M., and Chris), one sister (Mrs. Ben Kornhaus), and 9 grand-children. He was ordained as minister on Dec. 4, 1932, and served in the Cottage City Mennonite Church, Cottage City, Md., for more than 10 years. In 1943 he took charge of the Ida Street Church, Tampa, Fla., where he labored for about 7 years, when ill health caused him to give up active pastoral work. At the time of his passing he was a mem-ber of the Ashton Road Mennonite Church, Sarasota. Funeral services were held at Bay Shore Church, April 25, in charge of T. H. Brenneman, Robert Quackenbos, and Michael Shenk.

Clemmer, Miriam L., daughter of Russell B. and the late Katie (Landes) Souder, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., May 17, 1915; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., March 31, 1963, after having been in the hospital for surgery almost 2 weeks; aged 47 y. 10 m. 14 d. She was married to Erwin H. Clemmer, who survives. She worked at the Norristown Mission for 17 years. Surviving are 4 sons (Earl, Erwin, Jr., Rodney, and Robert Lee), her father, one brother (Russell L.), one sister (Mrs. Harvey Herschberger), and one grandchild. She was a member of the Souder-ton Church, where funeral services were held April 4, in charge of John E. Lapp and Rus-sell B. Musselman.

Delp, Anna, daughter of Joseph and Eliza (Detweiler) Mininger, was born in Mont-gomery Co., Pa., May 21, 1886; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wilmer Det-weiler, Plumsteadville, Pa., April 17, 1963; aged 76 y. 10 m. 27 d. She was married to Samuel K. DeIp, who died in 1960. Surviving are 3 sons and 3 daughters (Paul M., Norman M., Samuel M., Ida Mae-Mrs. Henry Freed, Naomi-Mrs. Willus Gahman, and Miriam-Mrs. Wilmer Detweiler), one sister (Mrs. Phares Gehman), 23 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Line Lexington Church, where funeral services were held April 21, in charge of Claud Meyers and Merle Ruth.

Diehl, stillborn daughter of Thomas and Joanne Diehl, Allentown, Pa., was born April 12, 1963. Surviving, besides the parents, are 2 sisters and one brother. Graveside services were held at the Mountain View Cemetery, April 15, in charge of Alvin F. Detweiler.

Heckler, Sallie M., daughter of Jacob and Lydia (Moyer) Landis, was born in Mont-gomery Co., Pa., Nov. 28, 1882; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elmer C. Nice, March 29, 1963; aged 80 y. 4 m. 1 d. In March, 1907, she was married to Henry S. Heckler, who died Dec. 9, 1945. Surviving are her daughter (Alma-Mrs. Elmer C. Nice), one brother (Abram M. Landis), 2 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held April 4, in charge of Leroy Godshall, Marvin Anders, and Curtis Bergey.

Helser, Laura, daughter of Peter and Mary Good, was born Oct. 29, 1902; died at Cham-paign, Ill., April 10, 1963; aged 60 y. 5 m. 12 d. On May 20, 1925, she was married to Jesse Heiser, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Mary Ann-Mrs. Walter Jost and Gerald), 3 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Carrie-Mrs. Ezra Yordy, Elise-Mrs. Alvin Birkey, Alta-Mrs. Lester Hershey, and Bessie-Mrs. Melvin Grieser), and 4 brothers (Leroy, Ivan, Joseph, and Arthur). She was a member of the East Bend Church, where funeral services were held April 16, in charge of J. Alton Horst and J. A. Heiser.

Hostetler, Aaron H., son of Joseph and Nancy Hostetler, was born at Belleville, Pa., Nov. 9, 1906; died of a brain tumor at the University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, April 24, 1963; aged 56 y. 5 m. 15 d. On Sept. 7, 1930, he was married to Mary Bontrager, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Jessye-Mrs. Don Westmoreland and Sanford), 4 grandchildren, his parents, 2 brothers (Jacob A. and John A.), and 4 sisters (Lizzie-Mrs. Samuel Detweiler, Sylvia-Mrs. Daniel King, Barbara-Mrs. Fred Slaubaugh, and Mary). He was a member of the East Union Church, where funeral services were held April 27, in charge of A. Lloyd Swartzendruber and J. John J. Miller.

Kauffman, Brenda, daughter of Eli and Susie (Petersheim) Kauffman, Elverson, Pa., was stillborn April 3, 1963. Surviving, besides the parents, are 3 brothers, 2 sisters, and one grandmother (Mrs. Barbara Petersheim). Graveside services were conducted at the Pine Grove Cemetery by Richard Hertzler.

LeFevre, Lizzie Ann, daughter of Henry B. and Lizzie (Kreider) Frey, was born in Lan-caster Co., Pa., Oct. 28, 1866; died at the Community General Hospital, Sterling, Ill., April 21, 1963; aged 96 y. 5 m. 24 d. On Nov. 2, 1892, she was married to Pharas S. LeFevre. In the same year she and her husband united with the Science Ridge Mennonite Church. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Ruth Herr), one son (Noah H.), 4 brothers (Amos, Jacob, Martin, and Noah), 7 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. Two sisters and 5 brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the church, April 24, in charge of A. C. Good.

Miller, Elizabeth Ann, daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Slaubaugh) Fisher, was born in Iowa Co., Iowa, Dec. 13, 1870; died at the Pleasant View Home, Kalona, Iowa, March 13, 1963; aged 92 y. 3 m. On Nov. 10, 1892, she was married to Samuel D. Miller. She lived her entire life in the Green Center community, Wellman, Iowa, until the last 6 months when she lived at Pleasant View. Surviving are one son (Ortis), one daughter (Ollie-Mrs. N. E. Parrot), 5 granddaughters, and one brother (Jake). Three children, 3 brothers, and 5 sisters preceded her in death. She was a charter member of the Daytonville Church. Funeral services were held at the Wellman Church, March 16, in charge of Noah Landis and Geo. S. Miller; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

Yoder, Wilmer R., son of Samuel M. and Rosa (Ricker) Yoder, was born at Blooming Glen, Pa., Dec. 31, 1901; died at the home of his son-in-law, Alvin F. Detweiler, Allentown, Pa., April 10, 1963; aged 61 y. 3 m. 10 d. On June 23, 1923, he was married to Edna Geh-man, who died in Dec. 1926. On Oct. 28, 1928, he was married to Florence Keller Det-weiler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. J. Walter Hackman and Kathryn-Mrs. Alvin F. Detweiler), 8 grand-children, 2 brothers, and one sister. He was a member of the Allentown Church, where fu-neral services were held April 12, and on April 13, services were held at the Blooming Glen Church, in charge of Stanley Beidler, David F. Derstine, and Richard Deweiler; interment in Blooming Glen Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LVI, Number 20 - May 21, 1963 ­ pages 446, 447.

Augsburger, Salome, daughter of Peter and Adaline (Lehman) Zuercher, was born near Elida, Ohio, March 7, 1883; died at the Lima (Ohio) Memorial Hospital, April 15, 1963; aged 80 y. 1 m. 8 d. She was married to David Augsburger, who died in 1943. Surviving are one daughter (Esther), one brother (Roy), one sister (Cora Weaver), 5 stepchildren, and 21 stepgrandchildren. She was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held April 18, in charge of Menno Troyer, Ivan Weaver, and Richard Martin.

Flory, William S., son of Edmond P. and Nellie Mae (Grime) Flory, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Sept. 30, 1903; died of a heart at-tack shortly after noon on Sunday, April 7, 1963, at the home of his son, Harold, in Stryker, Ohio; aged 59 y. 6 m. 8 d. On Oct. 2, 1924, he was married to Priscilla Short, who died June 1, 1959. Surviving are one daughter and 2 sons (Ilva-Mrs. Robert Tibbits, Harold, and Lowell), 7 grandchildren, one brother (Alfred E.). and one sister (Evelyn-Mrs. Wilsen Galbraith). During their married life, they lived in the Archbold community, where he was employed in a feed and grain mill for over 20 years. Here they caught the vision to bring the Gospel to the migrant farm laborers who came into the community each summer. He learned the Spanish language, preparing him-self to minister to these people. He and his wife served in this capacity for many years under the sponsorship of the Central Church and the Fulton County Migrant Associa-tion. A year ago he suffered a heart attack, when he had to lay aside responsibilities for some time, but he gradually resumed these responsibilities and had conducted two services the morning of his death. He helped to estab-lish the Good Shepherd congregation, of which he was a charter member, and was ordained as minister in August, 1957. On Feb. 21, 1963, he was presented the award of "Outstanding Citizen for 1962" by the various clubs of Archbold. Besides his wife, one brother and one grandson preceded him in death. Funeral serv-ices were held at the Central Church, April 10, in charge of Dale Wyse, Paul Lauver, Charles Gautsche, and Guillermo G. Tigerina.

Jones, Anna M., daughter of Allen and Rachel (Bewighouse) Crouthamel, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Aug. 17, 1872; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., March 9, 1963; aged 90 y. 6 m. 20 d. On Aug. 17, 1894, she was married to Joseph Jones, who died Oct. 14, 1951. One son also preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 daughters and one son (Miriam-Mrs. Leidy Moyer, Elsie-Mrs. Harold Furness, Helen-Mrs. Walter Swartz, and Norman), one sister (Mrs. Lizzie Barrington), one brother (Emanuel), 15 grand-children, and 16 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Deep Run Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Wilson Overholt, Abram Yothers, and Erwin Nace.

Landis, Julia, daughter of Paul and Mary (Dover) Smith, was born at Souderton, Pa., Jan. 3, 1872; died at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, April 23, 1963; aged 91 y. 3 m. 20 d. Her first marriage was to Elias M. Nice, who died in 1943. Her second marriage, in 1944, was to Reuben R. Landis, who died in Oct. 1951. One daughter from her first marriage preceded her in death. Surviving are one granddaughter, a great-grandson, a foster daughter, a foster son, a stepsister, and 6 stepchildren. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home, April 26, with Ja-cob M. Moyer and Russell B. Musselman of-ficiating; interment in Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.

Leatherman, Harvey K., son of John and Eliza (Kulp) Leatherman, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., March 15, 1886; died at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., March 1, 1963; aged 76 y. 11 m. 14 d. On June 13, 1908, he was married to Katie Detweiler, who died Oct. 5, 1961. Surviving are 4 daughters (Blanche-Mrs. Norman Detweiler, Alma, Hel-en-Mrs. Wayne Martin, and Dorothy-Mrs. Russel Black), 8 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 2 sisters (Annie Leatherman and Sallie-Mrs. Raymond Rush). He was a member of the Deep Run Church, where fu-neral services were held, in charge of Abram Yothers and Erwin Nace.

Neff, Witmer C., son of Jacob N. and Frances M. (Witmer) Neff, was born in Manor Twp., Pa., July 19, 1890; died at the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, April 23, 1963; aged 72 y. 9 m. 4 d. On Feb. 16, 1916, he was married to Ellen (Gamber) Stauffer, who preceded him in death. One son also preceded him. Surviving are 3 daughters (Frances M.-Mrs. Stehman E. Herr, B. Alice-Mrs. Chester H. Grossman, with whom he resided, and Velma E.-Mrs. Warren E. Newcomer), 4 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Mabel Heisey). He was a member of the Masonville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Millersville Church, April 27, in charge of Christian Charles, Landis Myer, and Aaron Souders.

Roth, Elizabeth, daughter of Sebastian and Magdalena (Goldsmith) Gerig, was born near Trenton, Iowa, Feb. 23 1871; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ervin Reschly, Wayland, Iowa, March 11, 1963; aged 92 y. 16 d. On Oct. 25, 1894, she was married to Christian M. Roth, who died in 1952. One son also pre-ceded her in death. Surviving are her daugh-ter (Esther-Mrs. Ervin Reschly, 6 grand-children, 3 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Anna Wyse, Eva Leichty, and Minnie Sutter). She was an active member of the Sugar Creek Church, where funeral services were held March 13, in charge of Simon Gingerich and Glen Richard.

Schindler, John A., son of Christian and Rosina (Hofer) Schindler, was born at Mun-singen, Canton Bern, Switzerland, Oct. 4, 1889; died at his home, Harper, Kans., April 3, 1963; aged 73 y. 5 m. 30 d. In November, 1914, he was married to Anna Reber, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Mrs. J. D. Hunter, Mrs. L. W. Johnson, Mrs. Glen Aldrich, Mrs. Lawrence Kubik, and Inez) one son (Hollis), 3 sisters (Mary, Mrs. Fred Troyer, and Mrs. Dwight Troyer), 2 brothers (Sam and Jake), 8 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. One son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Harper United Missionary Church. Fu-neral services were held at the Brownell-Wiley Chapel, April 5, in charge of David S. Johnson and Alvin Kauffman.

Stutzman, John N., son of Noah E. and Mag-deline (Miller) Stutzman, was born near Thom-as, OkIa., Aug. 11, 1907; died of a heart attack April 7, 1963; aged 55 y. 7 m. 27 d. On Oct. 21, 1926, he was married to Pearl Jane Slagle, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Reu-ben Ray and Leroy), 2 granddaughters, 3 sisters (Fannie-Mrs. Sim Yutzy, Susie-Mrs. Dan A. Miller, and Esther-Mrs. Menno Swartzendruber), and 2 brothers (Reuben N. and Levi N.). He accepted Christ as Saviour early in life. Funeral services were held at the Pleasant View Church, April 11, in charge of Chester Slagell and Alva Swartzendruber.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LVI, Number 21 - May 28, 1963 ­ page 463.

Rice, Harvey M., son of Albert and Mary (Myers) Rice, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Dec. 9, 1885; died as the result of a car accident, at the Abington Hospital, March 15, 1963; aged 77 y. 3 m. 6 d. On April 28, 1906, he was married to Lizzie Derstine, who died in 1948. Later he was married to Katie R. Rice, who also preceded him in death. Surviving are 9 children (Mrs. Mabel Detweiler, Mrs. Lin-ford Derstine, Alfred, Elmer, Wilmer, Mrs. Francis Moyer, Mrs. Elmer Meyers, Mrs. Vic-tor Shelly, and William), 27 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers and 2 sisters (Noah, Edward, Mahlon, Samuel, Mrs. Harri-son Meyers, and Mrs. Raymond Trauger). Two children preceded him in death. He was a member of the Deep Run Church, where funeral services were held March 20, in charge of Wilson Overholt, Abram Yothers, and Er-win Nace.

Roth, Kenneth Lynn, son of Edwin and Phyllis (Aschliman) Roth, was born at Wause-on, Ohio, April 8, 1958; died at his home near Fayette, Ohio, April 29, 1963, as the result of accidental shooting while playing with his brother; aged 5 y. 21 d. Surviving are his parents, 3 sisters (Charlene, Betty, and Joyce), 4 brothers (Daryl, Paul, Rodney, and Larry Dean), and his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Cletus Aschliman, and Mr. and Mrs. John Roth). He attended Sunday school at Inlet Mennonite Church near his home. Funeral services were held at the Central Church, May 2, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche and Dale Wyse.

Schwartzentruber, Edward, son of David and Rebecca (Kipfer) Schwartzentruber, was born in Mornington Twp., Ont., Oct. 20, 1904; died after a long illness at the Avon Crest Hospital, Stratford, Ont., April 18, 1963; aged 58 y. 5 m. 29 d. On Oct. 22, 1924, he was married to Elvera Zehr, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Gordon), one grandson, one brother (David), and one sister (Clara-Mrs. Reuben Steckley). One daughter, one sister, and one brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Tavistock Church. Funeral services were conducted at the East Zorra Church, April 21, in charge of Henry Yantzi and David Schwartzentruber.

Shank, Clarence A,, only child of Preacher Jacob and Margaret (Hunsberger) Shank, was born at Elkhart, Ind., Feb. 26, 1885; died suddenly of a heart attack at his farm home near Wakarusa, Ind., April 15, 1963; aged 78 y. 1 m. 20 d. On March 16, 1907, he was married to Maggie E. Everest, who survives. Also sur-viving are 2 daughters (Edna-Mrs. Dorvin Ferguson and Beulah), one son (Jacob W.), 3 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. On May 5, 1917, he was ordained to the ministry at the Olive Church, by D. J. Johns, and served faithfully for almost 46 years. He helped to establish the mission stations at Crumstown and Hudson Lake, and the church-es of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Fu-neral services were conducted at the Olive Church, April 18, by Daniel H. Stoltzfus, D. A. Yoder, Elno Steiner, and J. C. Wenger.

Shank, Harvey Benjamin, was born at Roseland, Nebr., Nov. 9, 1891; died at the Magic Valley Memorial Hospital (Idaho), April 3, 1963; aged 71 y. 4 m. 25 d. On Dec. 10, 1914, he was married to Sadie Lapp, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Daniel M., Mrs. Bernetta Shoemaker, and Audrey M. Barker), 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers and 2 sisters (Eli, Guy, Grace, and Mrs. Mabel Kroph). Two sons, 5 brothers, and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Filer (Idaho) Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held April 5, in charge of Royden Schweitzer and Norman Schmidt; interment in Sunset Memo-rial Park, Twin Falls, Idaho.

Shearer, Mildred. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Dann, was born at Jackson, Minn., Sept. 13, 1889; died of cancer at Trimont, Minn., April 15, 1963; aged 73 y. 7 m. 2 d. On Dec. 25, 1907, she was married to Harry Shearer, who died in 1950. Surviving are 9 children (Geraldine-Mrs. Garrett Amersfoort, Lucille-Mrs. Robert Wood, Milton, Jean-Mrs. James Whitcomb, Ray, Ruth, Arthur, Robert, and Bruce), 2 sisters (Mrs. Mae Bute and Mrs. Nina White), 11 grandchildren, and 6 great-grand-children. She was a member of the Alpha Church, where funeral services were held April 19, in charge of Fred Gingerich; inter-ment at Sherburn, Minn.

Steiner, Timothy Ray, fifth child and third son of Preacher Elno W. and Mabel (Smeltzer) Steiner, Elkhart, Ind., was stillborn at the Elkhart (Ind.) General Hospital, April 23, 1963. Surviving, in addition to the parents, are one brother (Charles) and 2 sisters (Carol and Gloria). Graveside services were conducted in the South Olive Cemetery, April 24, by J. C. Wenger.

Transcribed by Ralph Shetler, Oregon


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