Gospel Herald Obituaries - October, 1965

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Gospel Herald - Volume LVIII, Number 39 - October 5, 1965, page 885, 886

Bauman, Rebecca, daughter of Menno F. and Nancy (Brubacher) Martin, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Aug. 14, 1893; died at her home near Elmira, Ont., Aug. 27, 1965; aged 72 y. 13 d. On March 1, 1917, she was married to Jesse Bauman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Amsey), 2 daughters (Susannah-Mrs. Ervin Martin and Nancy-Mrs. Clarence Brubacher), 14 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 3 sisters, and 2 brothers. She was a member of the Elmira Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 29, in charge of Howard S. Bauman.

Hostetler, Marie F., daughter of Urvan and Adeline (Miller) Troyer, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., May 19, 1906; died of heart trouble Aug. 30, 1965; aged 59 y. 3 m. 11 d. On Sept. 5, 1952, she was married to Perry A. Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons and 2 daughters (Samuel, Wilbur, Dorwin, Doris-Mrs. John Brubaker, and Elsie-Mrs. John Wickey), 20 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Wava-Mrs. Clarence Troyer and Bernice-Mrs. Ora Schrock), one brother (Glen), and one foster sisters (Mary-Mrs. Mahlon Neff). She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the South Colon Church, Colon, Mich., Sept. 1, in charge of Ora Schrock and T. E. Schrock; interment in Shore Church Cemetery, Shipshewana, Ind.

Kauffman, Betty Jane, daughter of Stephen and Lydia (Glick) Kauffman, was born in Belleville, Pa., July 19, 1931; died of a rheumatic heart condition at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pa., Aug. 17, 1965; aged 34 y. 29 d. Surviving are 2 brothers and 2 sisters (Lydia-Mrs. Marvin Kennell; Leroy, Lavina-Mrs. Enos Herr, and Samuel). She was a member of the Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 20, in charge of Elam Peachey, Ivan Yoder, and Erie Renno.

Martin, Linford Gerald, son of Omar R. and the late Anna Mae (Kuhns) Martin, was born at Chambersburg, Pa., Aug. 5, 1955; died of a skull fracture caused by an accident at his farm home, near Harrisburg, Pa., Aug, 19, 1965; aged 10 y. 14 d. Surviving are his father, 3 brothers (Eugene R., Wilmer R., and Lyle K.), and his grandparents (Mrs. Amanda Kuhns and Mrs. Mary Martin). Funeral services were held at the Chambersburg Church, Aug. 22, in charge of Amos Martin and Harold L. Hunsecker.

Martin, Sarah Lyndaker, daughter of John and Mary (Steria) Yousey, was born at Croghan, N.Y., Dec. 10, -; died at Croghan, Aug. 16, 1965, of infirmities of old age. On Dec. 29, 1903, she was married to Joseph C. Lyndaker, who died July 15, 1946. On April 27, 1950, she was married to Andrew Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Peter, Ira, Joseph, Leslie, and Donald Lyndaker), one daughter (Stella-Mrs. Kenneth Patton), 26 grandchildren, and 37 great-grandchildren. One daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the Croghan conservative Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 19, in charge of Richard Zehr, Vernon Zehr, and Elias Zehr.

Miller, Barbara, daughter of D. J. and Lucinda Yoder, was born Nov. 28, 1906; died at her home in Indian Cove, near Hammett, Idaho, Aug. 29, 1965; aged 58 y. 9 m. 1 d. On Sept. 8, 1932, she was married to Paul W. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Donald, James, and Duane), 2 daughters (Mrs. Lois Summer and Mary), her father, 3 brothers (Reuben, Henry, and Levi), and 2 sisters (Elizabeth and Ida Miller). Her mother and one sister preceded her in death.

Miller, Eldon, son of Alex and Amanda Miller, was born in Shanesville, Ohio, Jan. 19, 1893; died at his home, Aurora, Ohio, Aug. 6, 1965; aged 72 y. 6 m. 18 d. On March 31, 1917, he was married to Ellen Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (La Mar, Howard, William, and Raymond), one daughter (Mrs. Luella Yoder), 27 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Adrain, Chester, and Sidney), and one sister (Mrs. Anna Cipriano). Four half sisters and one half brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Plainview Church, Aurora, Ohio, where funeral services were held, in charge of Eugene Yoder, David Miller, and Elmer Stoltzfus.

Nafziger, Amanda Ellen, daughter of Joel and Lydia (Klopfenstein) Schmucker, was born at Tedrow, Ohio, Nov. 10, 1884; died at the home of her daughter at Archbold, Ohio, Aug. 27, 1965; aged 80 y. 9 m. 17 d. On Dec.19, 1906, she was married to Jacob S. Nafziger, who died in 1942. Surviving are 2 daughters and one son (Mary-Mrs. Virgil Short, Velma-Mrs. Jesse Rufenacht, and Orval), 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 5 stepgrandchildren, and one step-great-grandchild. She was a member of the Zion Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 30, in charge of Ellis Croyle and Charles Gautsche; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Naugle, Minnie, daughter of Joseph and Annie (Eppley) Eash, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., March 23, 1885; died at her home, Aug. 10, 1965; aged 80 y. 4 m. 18 d. She was a member of the Kaufman Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 13, in charge of Harry Y. Shetler; interment in St. Thomas Lutheran Cemetery.

Newcomb, Anna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Growcock, was born at Ligonier, Ind., Nov. 23, 1873; died at Ft. Wayne, Ind., Sept. 5, 1965; aged 91 y. 9 m. 23 d. On April 2, 1895, she was married to Edwin Newcomb, who died May 7, 1952. Surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Maisie Bowers, Mrs. Frank McCallister, and Mrs. Frank Subsda), 11 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren. One son preceded her in death. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Smith Funeral Home, Sept. 7, in charge of John R. Smucker; interment in South Park Cemetery, Columbia City, Ind.

Powell, Samuel J., son of John and Barbara (Diller) Powell, was born near Elida, Ohio, March 23, 1892; died at the Lima (Ohio) Memorial Hospital, July 4, 1965; aged 73 y. 3 m. 11 d. On April 30, 1912, he was married to Laura Shenk, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Mabel-Mrs. Amos Shenk, John, Dorothy-Mrs. Lawrence Brunk, and Samuel, Jr.), 2 sisters (Mrs. William Heatwole, who died 9 days later, and Mrs. Anna Hartman), 13 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Pike Church, July 7, in charge of Merlin Good and Ortho Shenk.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LVIII, Number 40 - October 12, 1965, page 910

Alderfer, Lizzie O., daughter of Charles and Mary (Overholt) Brunner, was born in Hatfield Twp., Pa., in 1892; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Aug. 29, 1965; aged 73 years. She was married to Levi Hackman, who died in 1936. Later she was married to Henry Alderfer, who died in Feb. 1961. Surviving are 7 children (Dorothy-Mrs. Aldus Derstine, Esther-Mrs. Leroy Gehman, Charles, Catherine-Mrs. Paul Gross, Lizzie-Mrs. Paul Clemmer, Levi, and Beulah-Mrs. Gerald Derstine), one stepdaughter (Mrs. Raymond Bauer), 35 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Allen Freed), 2 brothers (Charles and Edgar), and one stepsister (Mrs. Katie Mininger). She was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 2, in charge of Leroy Godshall and Curtis Bergey.

Graver, Edna A., daughter of Jacob and Mary (Lefever) Dagen, was born in Pequea Twp., Pa., Dec. 28, 1893; died at the Maple Farms Nursing Home, July 31, 1965; aged 71 y. 7 m. 3 d. She was married to Harry S. Graver, who died Feb. 12, 1964. Surviving are 3 daughters and one son (Mary-Mrs. Clarence Murry, Barbara-Mrs. Clinton Rohrer, Viola-Mrs. Paul Hostetter, and Melvin), one stepson (Harry Graver, Jr.), 2 stepdaughters (Verna-Mrs. Henry Souders and Velma-Mrs. John Summers), 22 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 4 brothers (Chester, Jacob, Clarence, and Edward). She was a member of the Mechanic Grove Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 3, in charge of Clyde Hostetter and Clayton Keener; burial in River Corner Mennonite Cemetery.

Horst, Martha M., daughter of Jacob A. and Fanny (Eby) Martin, died at her home, Chambersburg, Pa., Aug. 24, 1965; aged 79 years. She was the widow of Samuel Horst. Surviving are 2 sons (Michael M. and Samuel H.), 5 daughters (Mrs. Clyde H. Martin, Mrs. Abram S. Horst, Mrs. Gordon W. Shantz, Mrs. Glenn I. Martin, and Mrs. Mahlon D. Eshleman), 3 sisters Lizzie Martin, Mrs. J. Irvin Lehman, and Mrs. Sadie Clark), one brother (Jacob E.), 39 grandchildren, and one great-grandson. She was a member of the Williamson Church. Funeral services were held at the Chambersburg Church, Aug. 28, in charge of Norman H. Martin and Lloyd W. Gingrich.

King, Joseph B., son of Aaron and Elizabeth (Miller) King, was born in Cass Co., Mo., Aug. 25, 1888; died at Eureka, Ill., Sept. 7, 1965; aged 77 y. 13 d. On Jan. 2, 1910, he was married to Katie Roggy, who survives. Also surviving are 7 sons and 2 daughters (Alvin, Lloyd, Harold, Oliver, Harley, Merle, Joseph, Mrs. Blanche Stutzman, and Mrs. Elaine Schirer), one brother (Jake), 2 sisters (Mrs. Nora Stauffer and Mrs. Christina Bender), 42 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was a member of the Roanoke church, where funeral services were held Sept. 10, in charge of Norman Derstine, J. D. Hartzler, and Ezra Yordy.

Lugbill, Jennie, daughter of Daniel and Eva (Hostetler) Burkholder, was born at Archbold, Ohio, July 5, 1895; died at the University Hospital, Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 6, 1965; aged 70 y. 2 m. 1 d. On Oct. 12, 1915, she was married to Eli Lugbill, who died March 3, 1958. Surviving are 3 daughters and one son (Martha-Mrs. Maurice King, Myrtie-Mrs. Earles Wagler, Doris-Mrs. Dale Britsch, and Leon), 20 grandchildren, 3 sisters and one brother (Silvia-Mrs. Arthur Schmucker, Edna-Mrs. Edwin B. Wyse, Clara-Mrs. Earl Beck, and Edwin). She was a member of the Zion Church, where funeral services were held Sept.9, in charge of Ellis Croyle and P. L. Frey; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Rush, Sarah, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Leatherman) Tyson, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., June 21, 1890; died at Dublin, Pa., Aug. 30, 1965; aged 75 y. 2 m. 9 d. She was married to Abram W. Detweiler, who died in 1943. Later she married William Rush, who died Dec. 26, 1959. Surviving are 5 daughters, 2 sons, 22 grandchildren, one great-grandson, and 5 stepchildren. She was a member of the Deep Run Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 4, in charge of Cleon Nyce.

Waisner, Alva Houseworth, was born in Camden Co., Mo., July 21, 1881; died at Downtown Hospital, Kansas City, Mo., Sept, 13, 1965; aged 84 y. 1 m. 24 d. On Feb. 1, 1900, she was married to Christopher C. Waisner, who died July 12, 1958. One child also preceded her in death. Surviving are 5 daughters (Alta, Gladys, Mrs. Rose Miller, Mrs. Cecil Flippin, and Mrs. Velma Balke). She was the last of 14 children. She was a member of the Mennonite Fellowship, Kansas City, Mo. Funeral services were held at Climax Springs Baptist Church, Sept. 16, in charge of Don Moore.

Zook, Lawrence Y., son of John E. and Mary Emma (Yoder) Zook, was born in Champaign Co., Ohio, Jan. 28, 1898; died at Bellefontaine, Ohio, Sept. 14, 1965; aged 67 y. 7 m. 17 d. Surviving is one sister (Mary Zook). He was a member of the South Union Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 16, in charge of Roy S. Koch, assisted by Homer Knabel.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LVIII, Number 41 - October 19, 1965, page 933, 934

Birkey, Amelia A., daughter of Peter and Barbara (Heiser) Zehr, was born near Fisher, Ill., Oct. 6, 1891; died at the Gibson (Ill.) Community Hospital, Sept. 19, 1965; aged 73 y. 11 m. 13 d. On Jan. 29, 1913, she was married to Alvin R. Birkey, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons and 2 daughters (Ellis, Marvin, Floyd, Ivan, Carroll, Delmar, Viola-Mrs. Harvey Stacey, and Margaret-Mrs. Verle Oyer), 24 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 22, in charge of Alton Horst and J. A. Heiser.

Daniels, Elizabeth Mae, daughter of Ezra J. and Elizabeth (Kurtz) Yoder, was born in Champaign Co., Ohio, Aug. 8, 1888; died at the Bellefontaine, Ohio, Sept. 17, 1965; aged 77 y. 1 m. 9 d. On Aug. 25, 1912, she was married to Perry J. Daniels, who died Oct. 16, 1953. Surviving are one son (Dwight) and one sister (Rovilla Yoder). One daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the South Union Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 20, in charge of Roy S. Koch; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Derstine, Lizzie M., daughter of George and Mary (Myers) Trauger, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Oct. 17, 1885; died in Bucks Co., Aug. 23, 1965; aged 79 y. 10 m. 6 d. She was married to Samuel S. Derstine, who died January, 1957. Surviving are 8 children (Willis, Isaac, Clara, Noah, Martha, Chester, Harold, and Samuel), 29 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Deep Run Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Erwin Nace.

Fretz, Margaret Reba, daughter of David and Clara (Hoover) Fretz, Vineland, Ont., was born Nov. 17, 1914; died at the Toronto General Hospital, Aug. 27, 1965; aged 50 y. 9 m. 10 d. Surviving are 3 brothers (Elgin, Gordan, and Lyall). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Vineland. Funeral services were held at the Tallman Funeral chapel, Aug. 30, in charge of Marvin Yoder; burial in Vineland Cemetery.

Frey, Katie Mae, daughter of Jonas Miller, was born at Plain City, Ohio, Dec. 11,1917; died at the Doctors Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, June 9, 1965; following an accident on June 7; aged 47 y. 5 m. 29 d. On Sept. 21, 1943, she was married to Ben Frey, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons and 3 daughters (Mrs. Mary Cathrine Woodard, Christine Ann, Marsha Sue, Daniel and Samuel [Twins], and Benjamin), her father and stepmother, 4 brothers (Enos, Sam, Levi, and John), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Willis Hays, Mrs. Roman Mullet, Mrs. Edwin Miller, and Mrs. Ammon Yutzy). Her mother preceded her in death. She was a member of the Sharon Church. Funeral services were held June 12, in charge of Abram Kaufman, assisted by Melvin Yutzy.

Landes, Daniel T., son of Daniel and Annie (Tyson) Landes, was born at Graterford, Pa., July 7, 1895; died at Hendricks Station, Pa., Aug. 9, 1965; aged 70 y. 1 m. 2 d. On Sept. 12, 1925, he was married to Cora Bowers, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Elizabeth B. and Ethel B.). He was a member of the Salford Church, where service were held Aug. 14, in charge of William Rosenberry and Henry Ruth; interment in Graterford Brethren in Christ Cemetery.

Leichty, John (Eddie), son of John and Mary (Bixler) Leichty, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Dec. 27, 1947; died as a result of a hunting accident on Sept. 20, 1965; aged 17 y. 8 m. 24 d. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters and one brother (Rachel-Mrs. Roger Pittman, Janice, and James). He was an active member of the Olive Church and Youth Fellowship. Funeral services were held at the Olive Church, Sept. 22, in charge of Elno Steiner and John S. Steiner.

Martin, Joy Emma, infant daughter of Daniel E. and Elva H. (Petre) Martin, was born at Hagerstown, Md., Sept. 8, 1965; died Sept. 9, 1965; aged one day. Besides her parents she is survived by 2 brothers (Rufus Daniel and Simeon Eli), 2 sisters (Anna Grace and Faith Elva), a foster sister (Anita Jean Henson), grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Russel V. Petre, and Mr. and Mrs. John H. Martin), and great-grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Petre). Graveside services were held at Stauffer's Church Cemetery, in charge of Daniel Miller.

Meyer, Mary, daughter of Jacob and Christina (Schaad) Meyer, was born at Milford, Nebr., Feb. 19, 1894; died at the Memorial Hospital, Seward, Nebr., Sept. 11, 1965; aged 71 y. 6 m. 23 d. Surviving are 2 brothers (John and Jake). One brother and one sister preceded her in death. She was a member of the East Fairview Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 13, in charge of Ammon Miller, Sterling Stauffer, and Oliver Roth.

Orendorff, Joseph, son of Joseph and Barbara (Steinmen) Orendorff, was born in Waldo Twp., Ill., April 10, 1881; died at his home Sept. 18, 1965; aged 84 y. 5 m. 8 d. On Dec. 12, 1905, he was married to Katie Beller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Dale and Lyle), one daughter (Mae-Mrs. Clarence Imhoff), one sister (Mrs. James Posar), 10 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Two brothers and one grandchild preceded him in death. He was a member of the Waldo Church, Flanagan, Ill., where services were held Sept. 21, in charge of Earl Sears.

Price, Merle, was born in Genesee Twp., Ill., Sept. 21, 1900; died at Dixon, Ill., of brain cancer, Sept. 15, 1965; aged 64 y. 11 m. 25 d. On June 18, 1936, he was married to Mabel Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Alice Farster, Mrs. Robert Fane, and Mrs. Ellen Coffey). He was a member of the Christian Church, Coleta, Ill., but attended the Science Ridge Church, Sterling, Ill., where funeral services were held Sept. 18, in charge of Edwin J. Stalter and A. C. Good; interment in Oak Knoll Cemetery.

Roth, Joe G., son of Christian and Anora (Guth) Roth, was born at Flanagan, Ill., March 3, 1875; died at the Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kans., Aug. 31, 1965; aged 90 y. 5 m. 28 d. On Jan. 3, 1896, he was married to Mary Roth, who died in July, 1962. One son and one grandson also preceded him in death. Surviving are 4 sons and 2 daughters (William W., Katie-Mrs. Albert Nitzsche, Elmer N., Ben F., Mary Ann-Mrs. Omar Erb, and Lloyd). He was a member of the Hesston Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held at the Schowalter Villa, Sept. 2, and funeral services at Milford, Nebr., Sept. 3, in charge of Warren Eicher; interment in East Fairview Cemetery.

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October 26, - Volume LVIII, Number 42 - --- no obituaries in this issue.


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