Birky, Harry Kenneth, son of Joseph and Amanda (Roth) Birky, was born at Shickley, Nebr., Dec. 5, 1913; died at his home, Evergreen, Mont., Oct. 5, 1964; aged 50 y. 10 m. On May 29, 1938, he was married to Naomi Pauline Hoylman, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Marilyn), 3 sons (Gene F., Arthur K., and Ray S.), 7 brothers (Roy, Elmer, Vern, Jonas, Ezra, Paul, and Jake), 3 sisters (Mrs. John Benson, Mrs. Frank Gregg, and Mrs. Clarence Ingold), and 2 grandchildren. One sister and his parents preceded him in death. He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services wee in charge of D. D. Brenneman.

Eigsti, Ira H., son of John H. and Ida (Smucker) Eigsti, was born at Buda, Ill., Sept. 18, 1895; died of a heart attack at the Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kans., Oct. 12, 1964; aged 69 y. 24 d. On Sept. 1, 1923, he was married to Esther Hartzler, who died Jan. 27, 1964. In 1919 he was ordained as minister, and served the Willow Springs cong., Tiskilwa, Ill., and the Sheffield S.S. Extension, until his retirement on April 3, 1949. Surviving are 4 children (Delwin, Elmer, Dorothy-Mrs. Jacob Cornelius, Florence-Mrs. Marvin Zehr), 3 sisters (Mrs. Walter Gray, Mrs. John Rocke, and Mrs. William Swartzendruber), 2 brothers (Wilmer and Linus), and 7 grandchildren. One daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 22, in charge of Peter B. Wiebe; interment in the Pennsylvania Mennonite Cemetery, Hesston, Kans.

Koppes, Fanny, daughter of Henry and Nancy (Martin) Burckhart, was born near Orrville, Ohio, Sept. 5; 1864; died at the home of her son, Harvey, Wooster, Ohio, Sept. 30, 1964; aged 100 y. 25 d. She was married to Edwin Koppes, who died Sept. 29, 1913. Surviving are 5 children (Henry, Laura, Dora, Andrew, and Harvey), 13 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Christ and Amos). She was a member of the Maple Hill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 3, in charge of Paul Horst.

Miller, Murrie, son of Charles and Ida (Fisher) Miller, was born near Wellman, Iowa, July 22, 1898; died at his home, Frytown, Iowa, Oct. 9, 1964; aged 66 y. 2 m. 17 d. On Dec. 24, 1919, he was married to Katie Marner, who survives. Also surviving are their 3 children (Pauline-Mrs. Lester D. Yoder, Wayne, and Stanley), 7 grandchildren, and one sister (Gertrude-Mrs. Ralph Gingerich). He retired from farming in 1955, and was employed by Yoder Feeds, doing research work until about 11 months ago when he became ill. He was a member of the Lower Deer Creek Church, Kalona, Iowa, where funeral services were held Oct. 12, in charge of J. Y. Swartzendruber, Robert K. Yoder, and Dean Swartzendruber.

Rosenberger, Emma, daughter of John Metzgar and Susan (Mininger) Funk, was born at Hatfield, Pa., Sept. 1, 1886; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., oct. 9, 1964, aged 78 y. 1 m. 8 d. On Feb. 16, 1907, she was married to Vincent Nice Landis, who died Sept. 23, 1934. On Jan. 9, 1938, she was married to William F. Rosenberger, who died July 1, 1942. Surviving are one son (Ralph Landis), one foster daughter (Amanda-Mrs. Titus Landis), 5 grandchildren, one stepson (Raymond H. Rosenberger), one stepdaughter (Eva-Mrs. Raymond Hackman), and one sister (Mrs. Susan F. Schmidt). She was a member of the Plains Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 14, in charge of John E. Lapp and Wayne N. Kratz; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.

Ross, Anna Marie, daughter of Robert and Matilda (Stagg) Ross, was born at St. Louis, Mo., June 16, 1955; died at the Children's Hospital, St. Louis, Oct. 2, 1964, after a lengthy illness; aged 9 y. 3 m. 16 d. She attended the Bethesda Church. Surviving are her parents, 2 grandmothers, 5 sisters, and 3 brothers. Funeral services were in charge of Hubert Schwartzentruber.

Springer, Ruby, daughter of Edward and the late Vietta Bachman, was born at Tiskilwa, Ill., Jan. 20, 1916; was instantly killed in an auto accident at Metamora, Ill., Oct. 13, 1964; aged 48 y. 8 m. 23 d. On Nov. 16, 1939, she was married to Raymond Springer, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Marjorie-Mrs. Daniel Radamaker, Marlene, Ronald, and Robert), one grandchild, one sister (Lucille-Mrs. Charles Martin), and 4 brothers (Floyd, Orville, David, and LeRoy). She was a member of the Metamora Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 15, in charge of Roy Bucher; interment in Hickory Point Cemetery.

Yothers, Harvey K., son of Isaac O. and Anna (Kulp) Yothers, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Dec. 7, 1886; died at the Philadelphia (Pa.) General Hospital, Oct. 9, 1964; aged 77 y. 10 m. 2 d. On Dec. 7, 1907, he was married to Ida Mae Kratz, who died Feb. 4, 1935. Surviving are 4 daughters (Mildred, Kathryn-Mrs. Henry Atkinson, Laura-Mrs. Garret Benner, and Edna-Mrs. Samuel Myers), 12 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Abram, Harrison, and John). Funeral services were held at the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, Oct. 13, in charge of David F. Derstine, Jr.

Zehr, Benjamin F., was born March 20, 1886; died of a heart attack while working outside his home, Lowville, N.Y., Sept. 22, 1964; aged 78 y. 6 m. 2 d. Surviving are his wife (Susanna Lehman Zehr), one son (Mark), 2 daughters (Kathleen and Charlotte), 5 grandchildren, and one brother (Michael). He was an active member of the First Mennonite Church, New Bremen, N.Y., where funeral services were held in charge of Donald Jantzi.

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Buzzard, Alpha L., son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Kreider) Buzzard, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Jan. 9, 1871; died at the Froh Bros. Homestead, Sturgis, Mich., Oct. 14, 1964; aged 93 y. 9 m. 5 d. On Nov. 16, 1899, he was married to Cora Shoemaker, who died Nov. 3, 1959. In 1906 he was ordained as minister at Freeport, Ill., by his father-in-law, J. S. shoemaker. He served the Union Mennonite Church, Washington, Ill., and the Belmont Church, Elkhart, Ind. He also served as secretary of the Illinois Conference 1916-29. Surviving are 3 sons and 4 daughters (J. Milton, Miriam-Mrs. Elmer Nofsinger, Joseph, Harold, Florence-Mrs. LeRoy Yoder, Lois-Mrs. Lloyd Yoder, and Ruth-Mrs. Walter Hemingway), 8 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. One infant daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Belmont Church, Elkhart, Ind., where funeral services were held Oct. 17, in charge of Charles Burkholder and Millard Lind; interment in Prairie Street Cemetery.

Heatwole, Joseph D., son of Melvin J. and Mollie (Coffman) Heatwole, was born at Bridgewater, Va., Jan. 9, 1905; died at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., Oct. 6, 1964; aged 59 y. 8 m. 27 d. On June1, 1926, he was married to Fannie B. Shank, who survives. Also surviving are 12 children (Dewitt, Ruth V., Dwight, Mary Ethel, Chester, Esther-Mrs. Rawley Shank, Charles, Carolyn-Mrs. John Reed, John R., Roy E., Harold, and Elizabeth), 21 grandchildren, 5 sisters (Lora F., Martha A., Ina T., Nancy O., and Esther-Mrs. Herman Knicely), and 4 brothers (Simeon, M. J., James, and Hiram). On Jan. 11, 1942, he was ordained as minister, and served in the Middle District of the Virginia Conference, mostly at the Bank, Bethany, and Beldor churches. Funeral services were held at the Blosser Church, Oct. 9, in charge of Mahlon Blosser, Daniel W. Lehman, Lloyd Horst, and Ralph Heatwole.

Horst, Clarence E., son of John V. and Catherine (Eshleman) Horst, was born in Washington Co., Md., Dec. 23, 1891; died en route to the hospital when he suffered a heart attack, Sept. 29, 1964; aged 72 y. 9 m. 6 d. On Jan. 5, 1915, he was married to Nannie B. Horst, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters and 3 sons (Ida H., Elizabeth H.-Mrs. Arthur Martin, Daniel H., Edgar H., and Aden H.), 14 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother (Christian E.), one sister (Anna Garner), and one stepsister (Mrs. Annie Price). Two infant sons preceded him in death. He was a member of the Reiff Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 2, in charge of Amos Horst, Irvin Lehman, and Irvin Shank.

Hostetler, Clara, daughter of Joseph D. and Catherine (Johns) Miller, was born near Middlebury, Ind., Sept. 15, 1884; died at her home, Shipshewana, Ind., Oct. 15, 1964; aged 80 y. 1 m. On April 12, 1903, she was married to John F. Hosteller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Jennie-Mrs. John S. Yoder, Dulcie-Mrs. Roy Holey, and Catherine-Mrs. Wilbur Miller), one son (Wilbur M.), 11 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Nora Hosteller and Edna-Mrs. Claude Miller), and 4 brothers (Daniel H., Edwin, Ira, and Perry). One son, several grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren preceded her in death. She was a member of the Forks Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 17, in charge of Earley Bontrager and Sylvester Haarer; interment in Bontrager Cemetery.

Hostetler, Elizabeth, daughter of David and Magdalene (Hofstetter) Bixler, was born near Dalton, Ohio, Aug. 13, 1875; died at Orrville, Ohio, Oct. 24, 1964; aged 89 y. 2 m. 11 d. On Oct. 14, 1897, she was married to Daniel C. Hostetler, who died in Oct. 1953. Two children also preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 daughters and 3 sons (Laura-Mrs. Elton R. Yoder, Esther-Mrs. Harry M. Hostetler, Mahlon W., Ellis M., and Marvin E.) and one sister (Bertha-Mrs. Martin D. Moser). She was a member of the Martins Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 26, in charge of John C. King and Robert Otto.

Lantz, Sarah, daughter of Christian and Mary (Short) Beck, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, Jan. 25, 1891; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jesse L. Short, Archbold, Ohio, Oct. 17, 1964; aged 73 y. 8 m. 22 d. On Dec. 6, 1910, she was married to William H. Lantz, who survives. She assisted her husband as custodian of the Pettisville schools. Also surviving are 3 children (Lucille-Mrs. Jesse L., Short, Myrtie Murphy, and William H., Jr.), 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Peter and Sam). She was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 20, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche and Dale Wyse; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Martin, Larion Jay, son of Gerald W. and Pauline (Albin) Martin, was born at Chambersburg, Pa., Nov. 6, 1954; died near his home at Chambersburg, Pa., when he was struck by a car while crossing the road to his home, Oct. 14, 1964; aged 9 y. 11 m. 8 d. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Darwin Ray and Wendell Lee), 2 sisters (Sherilyn Kay and Karalee Sue), and his grandparents (Henry H. and Edna I. martin and Fred and Cora May Albin). He attended the Salem Ridge Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 17, in charge of Mahlon Eshleman, J. Irvin Lehman, and Glenn Eby.

Mast, Etta Fern, daughter of Omar and Ida Mae (Slabach) Mast, was born near Millersburg, Ind., Oct. 5, 1949, died at the home of her parents, Middlebury, Ind., Oct .15, 1964; aged 15 y. 10 d. Surviving are her parents, 3 sisters (Shirley, Joyce, and Mary Jolene), and her grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Uriah A. Mast and Mrs. Joseph Slabach). One brother died in infancy. She was a member of the Forks Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 18, in charge of Sylvester Haarer and Earley Bontrager; interment in Union Chapel Cemetery.

Peterson, Mary Mae, daughter of Francis and Catherine (Blough) Stayrook, was born May 2, 1903; died at the Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., Sept. 26, 1964; aged 61 y. 4 m. 24 d. On July 19, 1926, she was married to Oliver Peterson, who survives. Also surviving are her stepmother, Mrs. Maggie Stayrook, 6 children (Iona-Mrs. J. Sheldon Keim, Shirley-Mrs. James Thomas, Arbutus-Mrs. Robert Thomas, Alfred, Lila-Mrs. Jack Koontz, and Ruth-Mrs. Ramond Griffith), 16 grandchildren, 3 brothers and sisters (Mrs. Park Maust, Morton, and Mrs. Walter Alwine), and 10 half brothers and sisters (Eugene, Glenn, Francis, Mrs. Orlando Peterson, Mrs. Louis Ott, William, Vernon, Mrs. Ann McClintock, Richard, and Edna) She was a member of the Blough Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 30, in charge of D. Speigle and H. C. Blough.

Plank, William Henry, son of John and Sarah (King) Plank, was born near Lancaster, Ohio, Dec. 9, 1867; died at the Pomona Convalescent Home, Pomona, Calif., Sept. 4, 1964; aged 96 y. 8 m. 26 d. In 1891 he was married to Phoebe Ehrisman, at Seward, Nebr. Two children (Kathrine and Jessie) were born to them. Phoebe died at Alhambra, Calif. In 1957 he was married to Beulah Thompson, Benkelman, Nebr., who cared for him in his illness during the last few years until she was suddenly stricken and passed away a few weeks before Henry. Surviving are one daughter, 4 grandchildren, some great-grandchildren, one brother (Sol), and 2 sisters (Bertha Gerber and Mamie Garber).

Reigsecker, Leander, son of Benjamin and Louise (Graber) Reigsecker, was born near Middlebury, Ind., March 9, 1903; died suddenly as a result of a heart attack at his home near Archbold, Ohio, Oct. 2, 1964; aged 61 y. 6 m. 23 d. On Sept. 24, 1929, he was married to Mabel Grieser, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Charles, Merle, and Roseanna), one grandchild, 5 brothers and 2 sisters (Lena, Benjamin, Amos, Lydia, Levi, John, and Jacob). Two daughters, 2 brothers, and his parents preceded him in death. He was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 5, in charge of Dale Wyse, Charles Gautsche, and Henry Wyse; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Ressler, Grace Elnora, daughter of Edwin M. and Chloe Francis Berkey, died at the Irene Hutchinson Nursing Home, Goshen, Ind., Oct. 7, 1964; aged 70 y. 7 m. 16 d. On Oct. 18, 1913, she was married to Levi Ressler, Jr., who died Dec. 3, 1958. Surviving are 6 children (Vera-Mrs. Ernest Wakely, Edith-Mrs. Jacob Chupp, Delbert, Olin, Dale, and Loyal, with whom she resided until one week prior to her passing), 3 brothers (Artie, Floyd, and Dwight), 28 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. One grandchild preceded her in death. She was a member of the Mennonite Church until two years ago, when she transferred her membership to the Faith Haven Mennonite Church. Ministers officiating at the funeral were Moses H. Roth, Elmer Grove, Francis Feed, and Harold Myers.

Schantz, Amanda, daughter of Daniel and Fannie (King) Beck, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, May 8, 1886; died at her home in Pettisville, Ohio, Oct. 16, 1964; aged 78 y. 5 m. 8 d. On March 18, 1919, she was married to Otto Schantz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons and 2 daughters (Oliver, Lucille-Mrs. Orlo Miller, Kenneth, and Arvada-Mrs. Leon Wyse), 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mrs. Nancy Seiler, Mrs. Fred Becker, Mrs. Eliza Nofziger, and Mrs. Mary Nofzinger), and one brother (Oscar). Four infant sons preceded her in death. She was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 19, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche and Henry Wyse; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Schrock, Todd Alan, infant son of Roger V. and Carol (Schloneger) Schrock, was born at Orrville, Ohio, Aug. 5, 1964; died at Orrville, Oct. 21, 1964; aged 2 m. 16 d. Cause of death was "quick" pneumonia. Surviving, besides his parents, are 2 sisters (Kim Louise and Wendy Jo). His parents are members of the Smithville Church. Funeral services were held at the Auble Funeral Home, Oct. 22, in charge of David Eshleman; interment in Smithville Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Sowers, Annie, daughter of Adam and Fannie (Gehman) Sowers, was born in the year 1888; died at the Oreville Mennonite Home, Lancaster Pa., Aug. 25, 1964. She was the last surviving member of her family, and had been a seamstress for many years. She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Church. Funeral services were held at the Furman Home, Leola, Pa., Aug. 28, in charge of James Shenk and John Rohrer; interment in Stumptown Cemetery, Bird in Hand, Pa.

Yoder, John, Sr., son of Isaac and Catherine (Fender) Yoder, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., June 16, 1880; died at the Windber Hospital, Sept. 23, 1964; aged 84 y. 3 m. 7 d. He was married to Polly Custer, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 6 children (Herbert, Leroy, Russell, Mary-Mrs. Frank Struky, David, and John, Jr.), 18 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, one brother, and one sister. One daughter, 4 sisters, and one half sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Kaufman Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Harry Y. Shetler and Aldus Wingard.

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Alger, infant son of Robert S. and Ruth (Stauffer) Alger, was stillborn Oct. 6, 1964. Graveside services were held at the Zion Mennonite Cemetery, Broadway, Va., in charge of Jesse Byler.

Beidler, Charles H., son of William and Phoebe (Warner) Beidler, was born July 21, 1879; died Aug. 5, 1964; aged 85 y. 15 d. On Aug. 23, 1904, he was married to Clara Iehl, who died Jan. 24, 1953. One son also preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Harold and Melvin), 2 daughters (Viola-Mrs. Earl Hoffman and Gladys-Mrs. Merle Laible), 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Ida Kniss). He was a member of the Freeport (Ill.) Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 7, in charge of Don Blosser.

Bowman, Sallie M., daughter of Daniel G. and Mary Ann Musser, died at the home of her niece at East Earl, Pa.; aged 85 y. 6 m. 9 d. Surviving are one sister (Mrs. Lizzie Witmer) and one brother (John). She was a member of the Bowmansville Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 26, in charge of H. Z. Good and Benjamin Weaver, interment in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Eberly, Dora, daughter of Reuben and Nancy (Culp) Culp, was born at Wakarusa, Ind., Jan. 27, 1898; died at Goshen, Ind., Oct. 8, 1964; aged 66 y. 8 m. 11 d. On Dec. 21, 1920, she was married to Henry Eberly, who died Sept. 7, 1957. Surviving are 3 sisters and one brother (Daisy, Roscoe, Margaret-Mrs. Wilson Hess, and Violet-Mrs. George Masterson). She was a member of the Yellow Creek Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 11, in charge of Simon Gingerich and John D. Zehr.

Gant, Agnus Elizabeth, daughter of John and Dora Gant, was born Aug. 15, 1875; died at Ambler, Pa., Oct. 20, 1964; aged 89 y. 2 m. 5 d. Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Ambler Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 25, in charge of Norman A. Hunsberger and John E. Lapp; interment in Rose Valley Cemetery.

Kauffman, Fred S., son of David H. and Leah (Yoder) Kauffman, was born at Nampa, Idaho, May 14, 1902; died unexpectedly, en route to the Harrisonburg, Va., hospital, from a cerebral hemorrhage, Aug. 6, 1964; aged 62 y. 2 m. 23 d. On Aug. 22, 1931, he was married to Ruth Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons and 2 daughters (Elroy, Eunice-Mrs. Ernest Kraybill, Glenn, Lowell, Lyle, Leanna, and Dale), 4 grandchildren, 2 brothers and 2 sisters (Jacob M., Julia-Mrs. John Snyder, Vernon L., and Margaret-Mrs. Paul Snyder). An infant daughter, his parents, one brother, and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Lindale Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 9, in charge of Moses Slabaugh and John R. Mumaw.

Miller, John K., son of Jonas Z. and Elizabeth (Farmwald) Miller, was born in Geauga Co., Ohio, June 24, 1890; died at his home, Nappanee, Ind., Aug. 25, 1964; aged 74 y. 2 m. 1 d. On Oct. 15, 1914, he was married to Martha Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Geneva, Dorothy, Pauline, Howard, Charles, and Donald), 17 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Jacob, Christ, and Raymond), and 2 sisters (Fannie and Ida). He was a member of the North Main Street Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 28, in charge of Richard W. Yoder and Homer North.

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Bergey, Gerald, son of Jonas W. and Pearl (Landes) Bergey, was born at Norristown, Pa., June 5, 1946; died at the North Penn Hospital, Lansdale, Pa., Nov. 4, 1964, as the result of an auto accident on Oct. 31, from which he never regained consciousness; aged 18 y. 4 m. 30 d. Surviving are his parents of Creamery, Pa.; 2 sisters (Elaine-Mrs. Norman Bergey, Jr., and Marlene-Mrs. Kenneth Stuntman), and grandmother (Mrs. Clara Landes). He was a member of the Upper Skippack Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 7, in charge of Daniel Reinford and Norman Yutzy.

Birkey, Karla Jane, daughter of Merle and Gerry (Sousley) Birkey, was born at Kokomo, Ind., Aug. 24, 1964; died at the Riley Hospital, Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 2, 1953; aged 1 m. 8 d. Surviving are her parents, grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sousley and Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Birkey), and great-grandparent (Mr. and Mrs. Earl Surface and Mr. Simon Birkey). Graveside services were held, in charge of Harold Mast.

Conrad, Lydia, daughter of Jacob and Sarah (Blough) Berkey, was born in Milton Twp., Ohio, Oct. 31, 1879; died at the Dunlap Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, Oct. 20, 1964; aged 84 y. 11 m. 29 d. On Nov. 27, 1902, she was married to Martin Conrad, who died in Feb. 1960. Surviving are 2 children (Merlin and Mrs. Mildred Drake), 7 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Oak Grove Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 2, in charge of Robert Otto and Paul Conrad.

Frey, Mahlon, was born at Lagrange, Ind., July 20, 1912; died at Wellman, Iowa, Oct. 4, 1964; aged 52 y. 2 m. 15 d. On June 9, 1940, he was married to Cora Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Kenneth Dewayne and Mahlon DanElias), one half sister (Mrs. Alvin Yoder), 3 stepsisters, and 3 stepbrothers. He was a member of the Wellman Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 7, in charge of Noah Landis, Gideon G. Yoder, and Max Yoder.

Hertzler, Lizzie B., daughter of Benjamin and Anna (Brubacher) Stauffer, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Cay* 21, 1887; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 8, 1964; aged 77 y. 4 m. 17 d. She was married to Samuel S. Hertzler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (J. Raymond and Helen-Mrs. Abram Nauman), 6 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 2 sisters (Mattie-Mrs. Clarence F. Siegrist and Mary-Mrs. Clayton S. Wenger). She was a member of the Lititz Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 11, in charge of Lester B. Wenger and Melvin H. Lauver; interment in Hernley's Cemetery, Manheim, Pa.
Transcriber's note: Typed as printed; should be May 21, 1887.

Horst, Delmar Eugene, son of Clarence A. and Ida (Eshleman) Horst, was born at Harrisonburg, Va., May 7, 1942; died at the Poudre Valley Hospital, Fort Collins, Colo., as the result of injuries received in a car accident two hours earlier, Oct. 23, 1964; aged 22 y. 5 m. 16 d. He was en route from Twin Falls, Idaho, to visit his parents at Hesston, Kans., when the accident occurred. On Nov. 14, 1960, he was married to Frieda Brady, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Debbra), his parents, 2 brothers (Donald and Roy), 2 sisters (Ruby and Twila), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Abram S. Horst). One son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted at the White Mortuary Chapel, Oct. 27, in charge of Duane Eastman and Frank Horst; interment in Sunset Memorial Park, Twin Falls, Idaho.

Horst, Magdalene, daughter of Frances W. and Margaret (Hoover) Horst, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 7, 1881; died at the Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kans., Nov. 4, 1964; aged 82 y. 11 m. 27 d. Preceding her in death were her parent, 2 sisters, and 2 brothers. Surviving are one sister (Ada Reiff) and 4 brothers (Silas, Gaius, Rufus, and Clayton). Beginning in 1907, she spent about ten years in mission service in Kansas City. She was a member of the Pennsylvania Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 6, in charge of Earl Buckwalter and Donald King.

Hostetler, Allen J., son of John M. and Susan Hostetler, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., March 13, 1883; died at his home, White Pigeon, Mich., Oct. 6, 1964; aged 81 y. 6 m. 23 d. On Oct. 14, 1903, he was married to Rosa Nelson, who died Dec. 11, 1952. On Jan. 28, 1954, he was married to Velma Alger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Tyrus and Frank), 3 stepchildren, 8 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Shore Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 9, in charge of O. H. Hooley and Homer J. Miller.

Mast, Elizabeth Beck, first child of James and Bernadine (Beck) Mast, was born at Pomerene Memorial Hospital, Millersburg, Ohio, July 4, 1964; died at her home near Millersburg, Oct. 29, 1964; aged 16 w. 5 d. Surviving are her parents, grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Olan L. Beck and Mr. and Mrs. Abram Mast), and great-grandparents (Mrs. Martin Oswald and Mrs. Elizabeth Mast). Memorial services were conducted at the Hunter Funeral Home, Oct. 31, in charge of Roman Stutzman and Warren Miller; interment in Martin's Creek Cemetery.

Miller, Marjorie Louise, daughter of Fred W. and Rhoda V. (Groff) Miller, was born March 25, 196; died at her home near Elkton, Va., Oct. 26, 1964; aged 1 y. 7 m. 1 d. She had not been well since birth. Surviving are her parents, her grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Edw. Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Landis S. Groff), and her great-grandfather (J. D. Beachey). Funeral services were held at Sandy Bottom Church, Oct. 28, in charge of Mahlon Blosser, Charles Heatwole, and Aldine Brenneman; interment in Strasburg (Pa.) Mennonite Cemetery.

Miller, Mary, daughter of John and Lydia (Schloneger) Goldschmidt, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, Feb. 26, 1883; Died at her home, Louisville, Ohio, Nov. 5, 1964; aged 81 y. 8 m. 9 d. On Nov. 18, 1902, she was married to Samuel Miller, who died in 1958. Five grandchildren and one great-grandchild also preceded her in death. Surviving are 4 daughters (Florence-Mrs. Peter Richards, Verna-Mrs. Howard Schmucker, Alice, and Mildred-Mrs. Eli Schmucker), 5 sons (Forrest, Paul, Arthur, LeRoy, and Richard), 21 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Lydia Patience), one brother (John D.), 2 half sisters and 2 half brothers (Mrs. Marguerite Colletti, Mrs. Louise Krites, Houston Goldschmidt, and Leonard Goldschmidt). She was a member fo the Beech Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 8, in charge of O. N. Johns and Wayne North.

Oberholtzer, Walter Weaver, son of Samuel L. and Minnie K. (Weaver) Oberholtzer, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., March 26, 1892; died at the Harrisburg (Pa.) Osteopathic Hospital, Sept. 27, 1964; aged 72 y. 6 m. 1 d. On Nov. 26, 1912, he was married to Katie Gaul, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Samuel A. and Frances G.-Mrs. Forrey Minnich), 9 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Katie W. Gaul). On Feb. 5, 1951, he was ordained to the ministry to serve the Risser congregation. Funeral services were held at the Risser Church, Sept. 30, in charge of Clarence E. Lutz, J. Harold Forwood, J. Frank Zeager, and Peter Smith.

Schloneger, Amos, son of John and Mary (Blough) Schloneger, was born near West Liberty, Ohio, July 12, 1875; died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Eugene Hershberger, Louisville, Ohio, Sept. 29, 1964; aged 89 y. 2 m. 17 d. On May 15, 1902, he was married to Amanda Sommers, who died Jan. 10, 1925. One grandchild also preceded him in death. Surviving are 4 sons (Alvin, Ray, Irvin, and John), 3 daughters (Estella-Mrs. Marcus Detwiler, Dorothy-Mrs. Forrest Yoder, and Vida-Mrs. Eugene Hershberger), 37 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Joseph). He was a member of the Beech Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 2, in charge of Wayne North and O. N. Johns.

Schnell, Harvey, son of George C. and Lydia (Miller) Schnell, was born at Millerssburg, Ohio, June 15, 1882; died at the Wadsworth (Ohio) Hospital, Sept. 20, 1964; aged 82 y. 3 m. 5 d. On Dec. 20, 1911, he was married to Emma E. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Frances-Mrs. Marion Lehman, Myrtle-Mrs. Emanuel C. Hertzler, and Mary-Mrs. Denton E. Croyle), one son (Kempes Y.), 11 grandchildren, and one half brother (Fred C. Schnell). He was a member of the Orrville Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 22, in charge of J. Lester Graybill; interment in Oak Grove Cemetery, Smithville, Ohio.

Short, Lester, son of Menno and Katie (Lugbill) Short, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Dec. 7, 1914; died, after an illness of about 2 months, at his home near Archbold, Oct. 25, 1964; aged 49 y. 10 m. 18 d. On Dec. 21, 1941, he was married to Alta May Wyse, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Gerald, Wayne, and J. Ward), 3 daughters (Ruth Ann, Gloria, and Anita), and one brother (Melvin). His parents and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Pine Grove Church at Stryker, Ohio. Funeral services wee held at the Central Church, Archbold, Ohio, Oct. 29, in charge of D. Wyse Graber and Maynard Wyse; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Springer, Barry Jay, son of Ronald and Donna (Bitner) Springer, was born at Hopedale, Ill., March 18, 1960; died following surgery for removal of a brain tumor at St. Johns Hospital, Springfield, Ill., Sept. 23, 1964; aged 4 y. 6 m. 5 d. Surviving are his parents, one brother (Chris Edward), his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Allan Springer and Mr. and Mrs. Russel Bitner), and great-grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Chris Martin). Funeral services were held at the Hopedale Church, Sept. 25, in charge of Ivan Kauffmann.

Yoder, Walter E., son of Eli D. and Sarah (Hooley) Yoder, was born at Topeka, Ind., Jan. 8, 1889; died at Goshen, Ind., Oct. 30, 1964, of a heart disease; aged 75 y. 9 m. 22 d. On Nov. 1, 1917, he was married to Matilda M. Schertz, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Elta-Mrs. Robert Ehert, Mildred-Mrs. Wayne Yoder, and Mary-Mrs. Glenn Troyer), 2 sons (Paul L. and David E.), 14 grandchildren, one brother (Charles D.), and 5 sisters (Mrs. Mary Schertz, Mrs. Mabel Hostetler, Mrs. Gola Duffus, Martha Yoder, and Mrs. Franc Gay). He was a music leader for many years in he Mennonite Church, professor emeritus of music at Goshen College, and coeditor of the revision of the Church Hymnal. He was a member of the Goshen College Church, were funeral services were held Nov. 1, in charge of John Mosemann, S. C. Yoder, Paul Mininger, and Robert Detweiler; interment in Violett Cemetery.

Transcribed by Janice Wilbur, Utah