Dirks, Isaac D., son of Abraham and Maria (Dyck) Dirks, was born in Reno Co., Kans., April 12, 1892; died in the Memorial Hospital, Newton, Kans., as a result of an automobile accident, June 23, 1965; aged 73 y. 2 m. 11 d. On Feb. 11, 1917, he was married to Marie Janzen. Surviving besides his wife are 3 sons (Victor L., Richard L., and Harvey L.), 2 daughters (Frances - Mrs. John R. Pauls and Evelyn - Mrs. John Pankratz), 20 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (A.D., P.D., B.D., and F.D.) and 3 sisters (Mrs. Mary Deckert, Mrs. Margaret Richert, and Mrs. Helen Dyck). He was a member of the Pershing Street Mennonite Church, Hutchinson, Kans. Funeral services were held at the Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson, June 26, in charge of Sanford E. King; interment in Buhler Cemetery.
Gingerich, Catherine, daugher of John and Elizabeth (Jantzi) Jutzi, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Nov. 30, 1884; died at the Coults Pavilion, Freeport, June 6, 1965; aged 80 y. 6 m. 9 d. On Jan. 17, 1907, she was married to Louis Gingerich, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Willis, Ivan, and Christian), 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Simeon and Rudolph), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Daniwl Roth and Mrs. Noah Jantzi. One brother and 2 sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at Steinman's Church, June 12, in charge of Emanuel Steinman and Elmer Swartzendruber.
Hoover, Nettie, daughter of John W. and Emma (Snider) Martin, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Nov. 28, 1898; died suddenly from a heart attack at her home near Goshen, Ind., May 8, 1965; aged 66 y. 5 m. 10 d. On June 24, 1919, she was married to Warren D. Hoover, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Martha May, Florence, Carol, and Esther - Mrs. Esam Nader), 4 sons (Ernest R., Martin E., Arthur M., and Joseph R.), 23 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Clara Wenger and Mrs. Warren Bechtel). She was preceded in death by one son. She was a member of the Yellow Creek Frame Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 11, in charge of Joseph Martin and John D. Zehr.
Horst, David B., son of Samuel M. and Magdalena (Brubacher) Horst, was born near Rodney, Ont., August, 1873; died June 6, 1965, in his 92nd year after spending nearly 12 years in the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont. On March 15, 1898, he was married to Mary G. Martin, who preceded him in death in 1934. Surviving are 5 sons (John, Isaac, Levi, Samuel, and Henry), 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Menno). Three brothers and 3 sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Wisler Mennonite Church, where he served many years as a deacon. Interment was made in the Conestoga Church Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Ont.
Hostetler, Fannie, daughter of Emanuel and Margaretha (Kefaber) Hostetler, was born in Cass Co., Mo., Sept. 29, 1882; died at the hospital in Harper, Kans., June 16, 1965; aged 82 y. 8 m. 18 d. She is survived by one sister (Mrs. Laura Zook). She was a member of the Pleasant Valley Church. Funeral services were conducted by Clayton Beyler; interment in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
Hostetler, Katie, was born in Garden City, Mo., Feb. 2, 1884; died at the Froh Brothers Nursing Home, Sturgis, Mich., June 24, 1965; aged 81 y. 4 m. 22 d. On Nov. 20, 1904, she was married to Harry D. Miller, who died in 1927. On Oct. 19, 1932, she was married to Almon Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Allen Ebersole), 3 sons (Ray, Rollin, and LeRoy Miller), 5 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 3 stepsons (Perry, Clarence, and Cornelius Hostetler), 4 stepdaughters (Mrs. Ethel Williams, Mrs. Paul Stahley, Mrs. John Miller and Mary Hostetler), a foster son (Elvon Kauffman), and one sister (Mrs. Elizabeth Knopf). Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Middlebury, Ind., in charge of Wilber Yoder; interment in Forest Grove Cemetery.
Maust, Clay, son of Daniel and Anna (Baker) Maust, was born at Somerset, Pa., March 27, 1887; died of a heart attack at his home in Sugarcreek, Ohio, June 20, 1965; aged 78 y. 2 m. 24 d. On Dec. 24, 1911, he was married to Iola Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Pauline - Mrs. Ray Linder and Mary - Mrs. Claude Boyer), one son (Myron), 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mrs. Cora Miller, Mrs. Edward McLaughlin, Mrs. George Linker, and Mrs. A. J. Metzler), and 3 brothers (Archie, Clark, and Myron). He was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services were held June 23, in charge of Paul R. Miller and Eldon King.
Miller, Amanda, daughter of Abraham and Caroline (Hostetler) Mast, was born near Walnut Creek, Ohio, Feb. 14, 1888; died at the Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg, Ohio, June 16, 1965; aged 77 y. 4 m. 2 d. On Jan. 19, 1908, she was married to Harvey Miller, who preceded her in death, July 15, 1962. Surviving are 3 daughters (Opal - Mrs. Roy Troyer, Ruby - Mrs. Lester N. Miller, and Pearl - Mrs. Robert Jaberg), 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where services were held June 18, in charge of Paul R. Miller and Eldon King.
Miller, Noah B., son of Ben D. and Susie (Beachy) Miller, was born near Winesburg, Ohio, Jan. 20, 1921; died of cancer at his home at Dundee, Ohio, June 17, 1965; aged 44 y. 4 m. 28 d. On June 21, 1946, he was married to Dorcas Zook, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, 2 sons (Ronald and Kenneth), one daughter (Christine), one brother (Wm. Henry), and 3 sisters (Vesta, Mary, and Fannie - Mrs. Levi Weaver). He was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services were held June 20, in charge of Paul R. Miller and Eldon King.
Miller, Obed I., son of Isaac S. and Elizabeth (Byers) Miller, was born at Arthur, Ill., July 27, 1869; died at McMinnville, Oreg., after a brief illness, June 11, 1965; aged 95 y. 10 m. 15 d. On June 6, 1897, he was married to Ella May Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Omar G., Paul W., Nathan A., and Harold I.), 18 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Lovina - Mrs. J. J. Helsmuth and Dora - Mrs. Dan Gingerich). Two sons preceded him in death. He was a member of the Indian Cove congregation, Hammett, Idaho. Funeral services were conducted by J. C. Zook and Linford Hackman; interment in Zion Mennonite Cemetery.
Peachey, Lina Z., daughter of Jonathan and Mary (Yoder) Kanagy, was born at Reedsville, Pa., June 6, 1904; died at Allensvile, Pa, after an illness of six months, April 13, 1965; aged 60 y. 10 m. 7 d. On Sept. 20, 1925, she was married to David E. Peachey, who preceded her in death Sept. 21, 1962. Surviving are her mother, 5 children (Jean, David J., Glenn E., Pauline - Mrs. Mark Lehman, and Ruby - Mrs. Floyd Hostetler), 16 grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 4 sisters. She was a member of the Allensville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held April 16, in charge of Elrose Hartzler, Nelson Roth, and Waldo Miller; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.
Shisler, Kathryn J., daughter of Daniel and Katie (Johnson) Landis, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Oct. 14, 1911; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., May 3, 1965; aged 53 y. 6 m. 19 d. On Jan. 23, 1937, she was married to Willard C. Shisler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Paul L., Margaret K., Betty Lou, and Joan Marie), her father, 2 brothers (Linford J. and Daniel J.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Emma Metz and Mrs. Willard Detweiler). Her mother and one brother preceded her in death. She was a member of the Salford Church, where her husband serves as deacon. Funeral services were held at the Salford Church, May 7, in charge of John Lapp, Willis Miller, and Henry Ruth
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Camacho, Julio Antonio, son of Valentin and Eduvigis (Burgos) Camacho, was born in Coamo, Puerto Rico, Dec. 26, 1917; died suddenly while on a picnic with his family at Sebago Beach, N.Y., July 3, 1965; aged 47 y. 6 m. 7 d. He moved with his family to New York City 18 years ago. He was married to Aida Colon, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Lillian, Edwin, and Carmen) and his father. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Brooklyn, N.Y. Funeral services were held in Brooklyn, July 4, and at the Baptist Church in Coamo, P.R., in charge of Lester T. Hershey and John Driver; interment in Coamo Cemetery, July 8.
Cass, Emma Rosetta (Daron), was born in Jasper Co., Mo., Jan. 26, 1878; died at the Maddox Nursing Home, Joplin, Mo., June 19, 1965; aged 87 y. 4 m. 24 d. She was married to Charles M. Cass, who preceded her in death Jan. 21, 1945. For many years she was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Smith Funeral Home, Pittsburg, Kans., in charge of Richard Birky and Oscar Bolen; interment in Croker Cemetery.
Easterday, Henry C., son of Samuel and Anna Theodosia (Marsh) Easterday, was born near Grasscreek, Ind., Dec. 12, 1895; died at the Garrett Community Hospital, Garrett, Ind., June 21, 1965; aged 69 y. 6 m. 9 d. On Aug. 13, 1921, he was married to Bessie Thomas, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Rhoda - Mrs. Samuel Schey), 3 grandchildren, and one brother (James). One son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Anderson Church, where funeral services were held June 24, in charge of Earl Hartman, Robert Rinkenberg, and Orvin Hooley; interment in Riverview Cemetery.
Fisher, Emory B., son of Daniel K. and Sallie (Blank) Fisher, was born at Millwood, Pa., April 28, 1914; died at the Cresson (Pa.) State Hospital, July 5, 1965; aged 51 y. 2 m. 7 d. Surviving are his mother and 2 brothers (Sylvester B. and Allen B.). Funeral services were held at the Millwood Church, July 8, in charge of Aaron Stoltzfus and Abner Stoltzfus.
Giagnocanao, Patrick, was born in Italy; died in the Allentown General Hospital at the age of 78. He came to this country from Italy in his youth. Surviving are his wife, 5 sons (Anthony, Philip, Joseph, William, and John), and 2 daughters (Amelia and Lena). He was a member of the Bally Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 26, in charge of Paul Longacre.
Geil, Mary Catherine, daughter of Joseph and Emma (Showalter) Shank, was born at Broadway, Va., Dec. 17, 1887; died at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., May 8, 1965; aged 77 y. 4 m. 21 d. On Jan. 27, 1916, she was married to N. Wilmer Geil, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Maude - Mrs. John Lantz, Mary - Mrs. Galen Heatwole, and Ethel), 13 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Samuel A. and Ezra A.), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Abner F. Weaver, Mrs. Mae Blosser, Mrs. Melvin Ruth, and Mrs. Willis Miller). She was a member of the Zion Church. Funeral services were held at the Lindale Church, May 12, in charge of Jesse T. Byler, J. Ward Shank, and Gerald Good.
Hess, Elvin W., son of John and Lizzie (Groff) Hess, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., March 24, 1898; died of a heart attack while driving his car, June 6, 1965; aged 67 y. 2 m. 13 d. On Nov. 15, 1923, he was married to Anna Amand, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Eileen - Mrs. John Thomas, Elvin, Jr., Robert, Richard H., and James A.). One daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Strasburg Church, where funeral services were held June 9, in charge of Jacob Harnish, Clayton Keener, Emory Herr, and John Breneman.
Keener, Aaron D., son of George S. and Eliza (Strite) Keener, was born in Washington Co., Md., July 12, 1886; died of a heart attack in the Washington County Hospital, July 9, 1965; aged 78 y. 11 m. 27 d. On Dec. 14, 1909, he was married to Anna H. Martin, who preceded him in death Dec. 9, 1946. Surviving are 7 children (George M., Mrs. Abram M. Baer, Edgar M., Leavitt M., Mrs. Walter Oberholzer, Aaron E., and Nathan), 2 brothers (Clinton J. and Paul), and one sister (Mrs. Daniel Martin). Four children preceded him in death. He was a member of the Cedar Grove Church, where funeral services were held July 12, in charge of Nelson L. Martin and John F. Grove; interment in Reiff's Cemetery.
Mast, Aaron E., son of Stephen and Catherine (Esch) Mast, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Dec. 17, 1878; died at Narvon, Pa., June 24, 1965; aged 86 y. 6 m. 7 d. On Dec. 29, 1903, he was married to Katie K. Petersheim, who preceded him in death Aug. 31, 1964. Surviving are 6 daughters (Mary - Mrs. David Beiler, Alice - Mrs. Irvin Beiler, Priscilla - Mrs. George Mowery, Verna - Mrs. Roy Glick, Barbara - Mrs. Ralph Hertzler, and Hilda - Mrs. Mahlon Stoltzfus), 2 sons (Raymond P. and John P.), one brother (Elam), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Priscilla Stoltzfus and Lydia Grubb). He was a member of the Conestoga Church, where funeral services were held June 27, in charge of Ira Kurtz, Christ Kurtz, and Harvey Z. Stoltzfus; interment in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Miller, Alice, daughter of Michael and Anna (Yoder) Maurer, was born at Maximo, Ohio, March 11, 1896; died at the Detwiler Memorial Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, June 2, 1965; aged 69 y. 2 m. 22 d. On Nov. 2, 1922, she was married to Truman A. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Harold and Virgil), one daughter (Lois), 7 grandchildren, and one brother (Harvey). Two daughters, 2 sisters, and one brother preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the West Clinton Church, June 5, in charge of E. B. Frey, Carl Smeltzer, and Elden Merillat; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Miller, Arthur, Sr., son of Phares and Emma (Kraybill) Miller, was born Jan. 18, 1896; died, after a lengthy illness, June 20, 1965; aged 69 y. 5 m. 2 d. He was married to Katie Ebersole, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Albert E., David E., Arthur E., and Paul E.), 13 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Raymond, Martin K., and Phares C.), and 3 sisters (Ruth - Mrs. Paul Hernley, Emma - Mrs. Phares Z. Longenecker, and Ella - Mrs. Lloyd Nissley). He was a member of Bossler's Church. Funeral services were held June 24, in charge of Martin Kraybill and Harlan Hoover.
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Blowhorn, Bessie, was born in Carroll Co., Md., Nov. 15, 1882; died at the Frederick Memorial Hospital, Frederick, Md., June 16, 1965; aged 82 y. 7 m. 1 d. She was married to Jessie Blowhorn, who preceded her in death in 1957. Surviving are one son (Vernon), 2 grandsons, and one brother. She was a member of the Mt. Airy Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Waltz's Funeral Home, in charge of Irvin Martin; interment in Pine Grove Cemetery, Mt. Airy, Md.
Boshart, Peter E., son of Jacob and Leah (Erb) Boshart, was born in Perth Co., Ont., Jan. 12, 1890; died suddenly at Huronview Home, Clinton, Ont., April 29, 1965; aged 75 y. 3 m. 17 d. He is survived by one sister (Mattie - Mrs. Eli Nafziger). One brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were conducted May 2, in charge of Chris Streicher, Ephraim Nafziger, and Ira Nafziger.
Brunk, Anna, daughter of George and Leah (Wilhelm) Bast, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Feb. 26, 1881; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., July 9, 1965; aged 84 y. 4 m. 13 d. In April 1904, she was married to David Brunk, who preceded her in death May 22, 1951. Surviving are 2 brothers (Moses and Rudolph) and one sister (Catherine - Mrs. Moses Roth). Eight brothers and 9 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Maple View Church, where funeral services were held July 12, in charge of Chris Streicher and Allan Bender.
Clipp, Lloyd, was born near Elkhart, Ind., Dec. 8, 1889; died July 5, 1965; aged 75 y. 6 m. 27 d. On April 4, 1917, he was married to Bessie Maust, who survives. Also surviving are one son (James), 2 grandchildren, one brother (Ralph), and 4 sisters (Carrie Plank, Mabel Smyth, Abbie Hardwick, and Blanche Marks). He was a member of the Olive Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Elno Steiner and D. A. Yoder.
Coffman, Charles Victor, son of Daniel H. and Sarah (Guyer) Coffman, was born in Elkhart, Ind., June 21, 1888; died at the St. Joseph Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Ind., July 14, 1965; aged 77 y. 23 d. On Sept. 13, 1919, he was married to Vinetta May Garber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (John E., Donald, and Samuel), one daughter (Evelyn - Mrs. Kenneth Blosser), 12 grandchildren, one brother (John W.), and 6 sisters (Ruth, Lizzie, Clara, Mrs. Mattie Eldridge, Mrs. Paul Eaton, and Mrs. Earl Shoup). He was a member of the Shore Church. Funeral services were held at the Forks Church, July 17, in charge of O. H. Hooley, Homer J. Miller, and Cornelius Vlott; interment in Shore Cemetery.
Heatwole, Dora E., daughter of John and Barbara (Diller) Powell, was born near Elida, Ohio, June 6, 1988; died after an extended illness at the Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio, July 13, 1965; aged 77 y. 1 m. 7 d. On Oct. 1, 1908, she was married to William E. Heatwole, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Alma - Mrs. Mahlon Hartzler, Raymond, Lewis, and Vernon), 19 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one sister (Mrs. Anna Hartman). Two children preceded her in death. She was a member of the Pike Mennonite Church, were funeral services held July 15, in charge of Merlin Good and Harold Good; interment in Salem Cemetery.
Martin, Emma M., daughter of William and Sara (Lehman) Landis, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, April 25, 1891; died at her home May 6, 1965; aged 74 y. 11 d. On Sept. 23, 1923, she was married to Walter C. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are one sister (Ida Wenger) and 2 brothers (John and Harry). One sister preceded her in death. She was a member of the Martins Church, where funeral services were held May 8, in charge of Elmer Yoder and Frank Nice.
Miller, Fannie, daughter of Daniel and Katherine (Weaver) Hershberger, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., March 4, 1884; died at the Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., July 11, 1965; aged 81 y. 4 m. 7 d. On Oct. 1, 1906, she was married to Joe Miller, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Clarence), one grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Stahl Church, where funeral services were held on July 14, in charge of Sanford G. Shetler and Gerald E. Deffenbaugh; interment in Kaufman Cemetery.
Correction: In the obituary of Fanny Miller (Aug. 17 issue), it should have been stated that her husband preceded her in death.
Moyer, Emma C., daughter of Aaron R. and Lizzie Ann (Cassel) Bower, was born at Harleysville, Pa., Jan. 10, 1904; died of heart failure at her home in Saxtons River, Vt., June 25, 1965; aged 61 y. 5 m. 15 d. On June 24, 1922, she was married to Laaden A. Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Arlene - Mrs. Merrill Clemmer, Mildred, Lorraine - Mrs. Eugene Chaffin, and Gladys - Mrs. Samuel Nyce), one son (Walter), 18 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Edith Beidler, Mrs. Preston Halteman, and Mrs. Horace Moyer), and 2 brothers (Aaron and Harvey). She was a member of the Bartonsville Church, where funeral services were held June 27, in charge of James Millen and Kenneth Benner. Further services were held at the Franconia Church, June 29, in charge of Curtis Bergey and Kenneth Benner; interment in Franconia Cemetery.
Nafziger, Pauline, daughter of Melvin and Edith (Lichty) Nafziger, was born Sept. 20, 1957; died in a car accident near her home at Topping, Ont., June 10, 1965; aged 7 y. 8 m. 20 d. Surviving are her parents, one sister (Rochelle), her paternal grandfather (David Nafziger), and her maternal grandfather (Jacob Lichty). Funeral services were held at the Maple View Church near Wellesley, Ont., June 13, in charge of Chris Streicher and Alvin Leis.
Nafziger, Stanley G., son of Ervin and Marjorie (Aeschliman) Nafziger, was born at Wauseon, Ohio, March 18, 1946; died in a fall on a silo construction job near Jackson, Mich., July 1, 1965; aged 19 y. 3 m. 13 d. Surviving are his parents and 9 brothers and sisters (Leon, Carolyn - Mrs. Howard Snyder, Joe, Gilbert, Thelma, Alene, George, Julia, and Angela). He was a member of the Zion Church, Archbold, Ohio, where funeral services were held July 4, in charge of Ellis Croyle and P. L. Frey.
Nissley, Ada, daughter of Henry E. and Fanny (Eby) Garber, was born in West Donegal Twp., Pa., Feb. 5, 1895; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, June 9, 1965; aged 70 y. 4 m. 4 d. On May 21, 1957, she was married to Amos B. Nissley, who preceded her in death in July, 1957. Surviving are 6 stepchildren (Clarence R., Roy R., Arthur, Mrs. Edwin Keener, Mrs. Jonas Miller, and Mrs. Chas. Shertzer). She was a member of the Elizabethtown Church. Funeral services were held at the Oreville Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., June 12, in charge of Clarence E. Lutz, Walter L. Keener, and Elmer Hertzler; interment in Bossler Cemetery.
Roth, David Roy, son of Roy D. and Carolyn (Byler) Roth, was born at Newton, Kans., Sept. 26, 1956; died by drowning at Siletz, Oreg., July 31, 1965; aged 8 y. 10 m. 5 d. Surviving are his parents, 3 sisters (Veronica, Becky, and Jill), one brother (Luke), and his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Roth and Rev. and Mrs. John I. Byler). Funeral services were held at the Logsden Mennonite Church, Aug. 3, in charge of David W. Mann; interment in Riverside Cemetery.
Snyder, Barbara Jeanne, daughter of Paul V. and Kathryn (Miller) Snyder, was born at Kalona, Iowa, Feb. 25, 1931; died at Alverton, Pa., in an automobile accident, July 27, 1965; aged 34 y. 5 m. 2 d. On June 5, 1953, she was married to Mario O. Snyder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Mary Kathryn, Mark, and Anne), her parents, 2 brothers (Robert J. and James A.), and one sister (Mrs. Sara Jane Friesen). She and her husband and family were scheduled to leave July 30 for their second term of service in Argentina. She was a member of the Hesston College Church, Hesston, Kans. Funeral services were held at the Scottdale (Pa.) Mennonite Church, July 30, in charge of A. J. Metzler, J. D. Graber, and Peter Wiebe; interment in Scottdale Cemetery.
From: Debbie Flanagan
Brunk, David Lee, son of Norman and Clara (Hartman) Brunk, was born at Lima, Ohio, Dec. 31, 1950; died of acute leukemia at the Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, July 18, 1965; aged 14 y. 6 m. 17 d. Besides his parents, he is survived by 3 brothers (Nolan, Wesley, and Wendall), 3 sisters (Sharon, Patricia, and Elaine), and his grandmother (Mrs. Anna Hartman). He was a member of the Carbon Hill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 22, in charge of Marion Good and Andrew Stutzman; interment in Turkey Run Cemetery.
Buchwalter, Charlotte, daughter of George and Levina (Martin) Forrer, was born at Orrville, Ohio, Nov. 12, 1891; died at the Dunlap Hospital, Orrville, Feb. 4, 1965; aged 73 y. 2 m. 23 d. On Sept. 29, 1914, she was married to Harry Buchwalter, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Warren, Jay, and Alvin), 2 daughters (Doris - Mrs. James Thompson and Wilma - Mrs. Harold Graber), 15 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Nancy Rehm), and one brother (Leroy). She was a member of the Pleasant View Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 7, in charge of Elmer Yoder and Willard Ressler.
Erb, Larry Douglas, son of Howard and Arlene (Messner) Erb, was born at Lititz, Pa., Oct. 7, 1945; died of muscular dystrophy at Lititz, July 19, 1965; aged 19 y. 9 m. 12 d. Besides his parents, he is survived by 2 sisters (Patricia and Debra) and his grandmother (Mrs. Katie Erb). He was a member of the Neffsville Church, where funeral services were held July 22, in charge of John R. Martin, Maurice W. Landis, and Raymond N. Bucher; interment in Erb's Cemetery.
Gerber, Sarah, daughter of Andrew and Katherine (Sweitzer) Nafziger, was born at Brunner, Ont., Jan. 19, 1898; died at the Stratford General Hospital, July 14, 1965; aged 67 y. 5 m. 25 d. In 1922 she was married to David R. Gerber, who survives. Also surviving are 6 brothers (Ezra, Aaron, Rudy, John, Valentine, and Chris) and one sister (Elizabeth - Mrs. Chris Gascho). One son preceded her in death. She was a member of the Conservative Mennonite Church, Millbank, Ont., where funeral services were held July 20, in charge of Ralph Gerber, Kenneth Brenneman, and Andrew Stutzman.
Hess, Annie E., daughter of Albert S. and Sylvia (Hilt) Hersh, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Oct. 21, 1883; died at the home of her daughter, May 30, 1965; aged 81 y. 7 m. 9 d. On Nov. 16, 1910, she was married to Aaron R. Hess, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (James H., Paul A., Rhoda E., and Edith A. - Mrs. David N. Thomas), 26 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Amy Herr, Mrs. Elizabeth Heller, and Mrs. Dorothy Doerstler), and one brother (Albert). She was a member of the Byerland Church, where funeral services were held June 3, in charge of Amos M. Hess and Wilbur A. Lentz.
Neuhauser, Anna Mae, daughter of Christian and Cora (Lehman) Neuhauser, was born at Long Green, Md., July 23, 1883; died at the home of Melvin Mast, Elverson, Pa., July 11, 1965; aged 76 y. 11 m. 18 d. She resided in the Mast home since the age of 14, and served three generations faithfully. Since 1960 she was unable to work. Surviving are 2 brothers (J. Elmer and Harry N.) and 2 sisters (Elizabeth Applegate and Annie Light). She was a member of the Conestoga Church, where funeral services were held July 14, in charge of Ira Kurtz and Harvey Z. Stoltzfus; interment in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Nofziger, Harvey, son of Jonathan G. and Jacobena (Augsburger) Nofziger, was born near Stuttgart, Ark., Nov. 2, 1891; died at the Detwiler Memorial Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, June 6, 1965; aged 73 y. 7 m. 4 d. On Jan. 31, 1915, he was married to Mattie Sommers, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Harold M. and Kenneth E.), one daughter (Pauline - Mrs. Victor Coon), 16 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Ida - Mrs. John Wyse and Jennie). He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. He was a member of the North Clinton Church, where funeral services were conducted, in charge of Olen E. Nofziger; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Parker, Elmer M., was born at Warren, Ohio, Sept. 12, 1876; died in St. Petersburg, Fla., July 8, 1965; aged 88 y. 9 m. 26 d. Surviving are his wife, May D. Parker, 3 brothers (Homer, Clarence, and James), 2 sisters (Mrs. Myrtle Elsaesser and Emma), and 3 grandchildren. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church of St. Petersburg. Funeral services were held July 9, in charge of Ray Himes; interment in Canton, Ohio.
Rabel, Leslie J., son of George W. and Elizabeth J. (Emels) Rabel, was born at Peoria, Ill., June 15, 1904; died of a heart attack at the Kankakee State Hospital, June 23, 1965; aged 61 y. 8 d. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth, 3 daughters (Mrs. Betty Falbo, Mrs. Helen Huey, and Mrs. Ethel Mac Anglin), one son (Robert), 11 grandchildren, and one brother (Russell). He was a member of the Ann Street Church. Funeral services were held at the Wilton Mortuary, Peoria, in charge of Paul N. Miller; interment in Lutheran Cemetery.
Ranck, Susan, daughter of Joseph E. and Anna (Kreider) Ranck, was born in Paradise Twp., Pa., April 1, 1876; died at the Welsh Mountain Samaritan Home, after a short illness, June 6, 1965; aged 89 y. 2 m. 5 d. She was a member of the Paradise Church. Funeral services were held at the Brown Funeral Home, Paradise, Pa., June 8, in charge of Martin R. Hershey and Clair B. Eby; interment in Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery.
Reschly, Harry, son of Joseph and Anna (Roth) Reschly, was born near Wayland, Iowa, April 6, 1894; died as a result of a tractor accident, June 22, 1965; aged 71 y. 2 m. 16 d. On Dec. 25, 1919, he was married to Fannie Conrad, who survives. Also surviving are 9 children (Vera - Mrs. Thomas Buchanon, Marion, Willard, Kathryn - Mrs. John Lehman, Elsie - Mrs. Stanley Burkholder, Orlin, Raymond, Benjamin, and Vernon), 26 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Emma Roth and Mrs. Elva Boese), and 5 half brothers (Joe, Henry, John, Elvin, and Glen). Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 24, in charge of Vernon S. Gerig, Robert Hartzler, and Willard Leichty.
Sauder, Noah N., son of Martin M. and Barbara (Nolt) Sauder, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Dec. 22, 1882; died from a cerebral hemorrhage at his home in New Holland, Pa., July 3, 1965; aged 82 y. 6 m. 11 d. In December, 1923, he was ordained to the ministry in the New Holland Church and faithfully served this congregation for over 40 years. He also had an active interest in the mission work of the church, making several trips to Europe, Africa, and the Holy Land to visit the mission stations. He was married to Barbara Sensenig. They celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary, Oct. 15, 1964. Surviving, besides his wife, are 4 daughters (Elva - Mrs. Clarence H. Rutt, Anna, Ruth, and Elizabeth - Mrs. C. Marvin Eshleman), 3 sons (Paul N., Raymond S., and Isaac L.), 22 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Martin G. and John N.), and one sister (Barbara - Mrs. Martin W. Martin). One son and 3 daughters preceded him in death.
Schmidt, Annie, daughter of Jacob and Catherine (Schwartzentruber) Schmidt, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., April 27, 1891; died on the farm where she was born, June 29, 1965; aged 74 y. 2 m. 2 d. Surviving is one brother (David). Three brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Maple View Church, Wellesley, Ont., where funeral services were held July 1, in charge of Chris Streicher and Steve Gerber.
Schmidt, Irene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elias Shantz, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., Feb. 7, 1894; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clifford Hamacher, Petersburg, Ont., July 3, 1965; aged 71 y. 4 m. 26 d. Her first husband, Horace Hallman, died in 1952. In 1954 she married Albert Schmidt, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Ervin and Orval Hallman), one daughter (Myrtle - Mrs. Clifford Hamacher), and 3 grandchildren. She was a former member of the Mannheim Church, where funeral services were held July 6, in charge of Donald Wenger and Osiah Horst.
Taves, Harvey W., son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Toews, Steinbach, Man., was born at Winnipeg, March 22, 1926; died after a brief illness at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., May 11, 1965; aged 39 y. 1 m. 19 d. Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife, the former Iva Sherk, 2 daughters (Mila Joy and Mary Margaret), 4 brothers (Leonard, Benno, Albert, and Vernon), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Roderick Blunt and Mrs. A. A. Toews). He was the former Canadian executive director of the Mennonite Central Committee and at the time of his death was the Ontario executive director. He was also one of the founders of the Ailsa Craig boys' farm. He was a member of the Rockway Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held at the Conrad Grebel College, May 12, with J. Winfield Fretz as speaker, and funeral services at the First Mennonite Church, May 13, with John Snyder bringing the message.
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Bender, Laura, daughter of John and Marianne (Smith) Oesch, was born at Pigeon, Mich., March 26, 1893; died at the Victoria Hospital, London, Ont., July 9, 1965; aged 72 y. 3 m. 13 d. On June 27, 1917, she was married to Elmer Brenneman who died Oct. 28, 1935. On Sept. 29, 1956, she was married to Allan Bender, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Ronald), one daughter (Marianne - Mrs. Hayden Rees), one stepson (Urie Bender), one stepdaughter (Geraldine - Mrs. John Gascho), one brother (Irvin), and 11 grandchildren. One son, 2 brothers, and one sister preceded her in death. She was a member of the Poole Church, where funeral services were held July 12, in charge of Herbert Schultz and Rufus Jutzi.
Birky, Ella Mae, daughter of Joseph and Angeline (Stutzman) Schlegel, was born at Milford, Nebr., Nov. 20, 1899; died at her home in Milford, July 17, 1965; aged 65 y. 7 m. 27 d. On June 11, 1919, she was married to Joe D. Birky, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Harold C. and Dallas D.), one daughter (Goldie - Mrs. Edward Reichwaldt), 7 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Her sister, Amanda Kenney, lived only 2 days longer. One son, Stanley, died in infancy, and 2 grandchildren preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Milford Mennonite Church, in charge of Milton Troyer and Ammon Miller.
Brunk, Eliza, daughter of William and Caroline (Ratz) Hunt, was born in Ontario, Aug. 21, 1883; died at the Stratford (Ont.) General Hospital, June 1, 1965; aged 81 y. 9 m. 11 d. On June 8, 1905, she was married to Menno Brunk, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Edgar), one daughter (Louise - Mrs. David Gascho), 3 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mary - Mrs. Peter Zehr and Emma - Mrs. Solomon Richer). She was a member of the Poole Church, where funeral services were held June 3, in charge of Herbert Schultz and C. O. Erb.
Eicher, Henry, son of Christian and Catherine (Schad) Eicher, was born near Archbold, Ohio, April 30, 1880; died at the Detweiler Memorial Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, July 20, 1965; aged 85 y. 2 m. 20 d. On March 12, 1903, he was married to Mary Ligibel, who died Dec. 3, 1956. He was the last of his immediate family to leave this earth. Five brothers and 3 sisters preceded him in death. Surviving are nieces and nephews, brothers- and sisters-in-law. He was a member of the Lockport Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Walter Stuckey and Earl Stuckey.
Good, Erma, daughter of John and Mamie (Snook) Meyers, was born April 14, 1889; died July 16, 1965, aged 76 y. 3 m. 2 d. On Nov. 29, 1905, she was married to Jacob W. Good, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Edna and Lenore), one son (Roy), 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Emma - Mrs. Burleigh Kahly and Gertrude), and 2 brothers (William and Homer). One brother preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Freeport Church, July 19, in charge of Don Blosser.
Kenney, Amanda, daughter of Joseph and Angeline (Stutzman) Schlegel, was born at Milford, Nebr., June 20, 1903; died at her home in Milford, July 19, 1965; aged 62 y. 29 d. On March 8, 1936, she was married to Floyd Kenney, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Gilbert), 4 daughters (Marie Mae - Mrs. Charles Nickol, Clara Angeline - Mrs. Chris Mayhew, Floydene - Mrs. Robert Jones, and Wanda - Mrs. Everett Viall), and 9 grandchildren. One sister preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Milford Mennonite Church, in charge of Milton Troyer.
Landis, Annie S., daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Stover) Wile, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Sept. 13, 1887; died at her home, July 24, 1965; aged 77 y. 10 m. 11 d. On Feb. 12, 1910, she was married to Harrison M. Landis, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters and one son (Mabel W. - Mrs. Frank Kratz, Edith W. - Mrs. Leverne Gehman, Titus, and Irene W. - Mrs. James Hendricks), one brother (Jacob S.), one stepbrother (William D. Moyer), 6 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held July 28, in charge of Leroy Godshall and Curtis Bergey.
Neuhauser, William, son of John and Fanny (Gunden) Neuhauser, was born near Flanagan, Ill., Feb. 22, 1880; died at the home of his daughter, Catherine Baer, near Marilla, N.Y., March 17, 1965; aged 85 y. 23 d. On Nov. 5, 1916, he was married to Anna Swartzendruber, who survives. Also surviving are one son (John), 3 daughters (Catherine Baer, Irene, and Vera Kindy), 8 grandchildren, and one brother (John). One brother and 2 sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted at the Alden Mennonite Church by Dave Beachy; burial in Townline Cemetery.
Schrock, Martha, was born at Nappanee, Ind., May 8, 1911; died at the Elkhart General Hospital, July 5, 1965; aged 54 y. 1 m. 27 d. On Jan. 7, 1929, she was married to Moses S. Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Mary Jean - Mrs. Lloyd Brandenberger, Patricia - Mrs. Sam Chupp, Marcia - Mrs. Devon Yoder, and Janet), her father, Jacob Schmucker, 3 brothers (Ezra, Edward, and Melvin), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Jerry Slabaugh, Mrs. Monroe Chupp, and Mrs. Marvin Miller). An infant child preceded her in death. She was a member of the North Main Street Church, Nappanee, where funeral services were held July 9, in charge of Homer F. North.
Schrock, Walter, son of Henry J. and Eliza (Zauff) Schrock, was born near Trail, Ohio, April 30, 1900; died of a heart attack at the Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg, Ohio, June 8, 1965; aged 65 y. 1 m. 19 d. Surviving are 3 brothers (Lester, Van, and John) and 2 sisters (Mae and Mrs. Clara Domer). Funeral services were held at the Everhart-Butler Funeral Home, Shanesville, Ohio, June 11, in charge of Paul R. Miller; interment in Walnut Creek Cemetery.
Short, Bertha Grace, daughter of Jacob and Katherine (Glick) Emmert, was born at Midland, Mich., June 12, 1911; died at Goshen, Ind., July 19, 1965; aged 54 y. 1 m. 7 d. On July 31, 1937, she was married to Myron C. Short, who died Nov. 11, 1964. Surviving are one son (Charles), a foster daughter (Mrs. Carol Jean Von Draslk), 5 brothers (Frank, William, Edward, George, and Joseph), and one sister (Mrs. Clara Miller). She was a member of the North Goshen Church, where funeral services were held July 22, in charge of Don Augsburger, assisted by Russell Krabill and Vernon Miller; burial in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery.
Wiebe, Joann Susan, daughter of Rudy and Tena (Isaak) Wiebe, was born at the Goshen (Ind.) General Hospital, June 15, 1965; died at the same place the following day. She is survived by her parents, one sister (Adrienne), and one brother (Michael). A graveside service was held at the Violett Cemetery, June 17, in charge of John H. Mosemann.
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