Eash, Emanuel T., son of Tobias and Anna Eash, was born at Shipshewana, Ind., May 21, 1875; died at Eureka, Ill., Nov. 13, 1965; aged 90 y. 5 m. 23 d. In 1899, he was married to Phebe Saltzman, who died in 1920. In 1922, he married Leah Martin, who died in 1959. Surviving are one son (Walter), 2 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Walter). One son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Hopedale Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 15, with Ivan Kauffmann in charge.
Flippin, Iverson Porter, was born at Hinton, W. Va., Aug. 28, 1880; died at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., Nov. 1, 1965; aged 85 y. 2 m. 3 d. Surviving are 3 sons and one daughter (Paul L., William C., Charles P., and Mrs. Thomas K. Freeman), 11 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Church, Ft. Seybert, W. Va. Funeral services were held at the Brown Funeral Home, Franklin, W. Va., with Linden Wenger and J. E. Martin in charge.
Fulmer, Florence G., daughter of Wilson and Minerva (Gehman) Detweiler, was born at Silverdale, Pa., March 31, 1900; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Nov. 15, 1965; aged 65 y. 7 m. 15 d. She was the wife of Leidy K. Fulmer, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Anna), 2 sons (Marvin D. and Clyde D.), and 6 grandchildren. One daughter and one brother preceded her in death. She was a member of the Perkasie Church. Funeral services were held at the Blooming Glen Church, Nov. 20, with Richard C. Detweiler and James Lapp in charge.
Gerber, Grover C., son of Dan P. and Anna (Bixler) Gerber, was born near Kidron, Ohio, Jan. 11, 1893; died at the Kidron Mennonite Church, on Sunday night, Nov. 21, 1965, within seconds after sitting down following the giving of a thanksgiving testimony; aged 72 y. 9 m. 10 d. On June 14, 1919, he was married to Fairy Amstutz, who survives. Also surviving are their 4 children (Dorothy-Mrs. David Schrock, Ellis, Ruth, and Celia), 8 grandchildren, and 4 brothers and 3 sisters (Aldis, Earl, Oscar, Clara-Mrs. William Geiser, Ada-Mrs. Elmer Nussbaum, Tamar-Mrs. Adam Geiger, and Daniel). He was a member of the Kidron Church, where funeral services were held Nov, 24, conducted by Reuben Hofstetter, Bill Detweiler, and Isaac Zuercher.
Glick, Lillian E., daughter of Theodore and Maude (Smoker) Peterson, and adopted by her maternal, grandparents, Benjamin K. and Anne (Zook) Smoker, was born in Princess Anne Co., Va., Sept. 3, 1903; died at her home neat Smoketown, Pa., Aug. 5, 1965; aged 61 y. 11 m. 2 d. On Dec. 20, 1923, she was married to Daniel M. Glick, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Ruth-Mrs. Lee I. Yoder, Isaac N., Vernon P., Orpha Mae-Mrs. David B. Hege, R. Joy-Mrs. J. Daniel Hess, D. Marvin, and Carolyn), 13 grandchildren, and one sister (Evaline-Mrs. Lester Charles). She was a member of the Bart Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 7, in charge of Urbane Peachey, Jesse Byler, and Shem Peachey; interment in Weavertown Cemetery in Bird in Hand, Pa.
Greaser, Rae B, daughter of Franklin and Kate (Bean) Tyson, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., March 8, 1892; died at Sellersville, Pa., Oct. 14, 1965; aged 73 y. 7 m. 6 d. On Nov. 9, 1912, she was married to Samuel Z. Greaser, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Kathryn-Mrs. Henry Alderfer and Beulah Rae-Mrs. Harvey Souder). She was a member of the Salford Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 19, with John E. Lapp and Henry L. Ruth officiating.
Heavener, Guy M., son of George and Betty (Moral) Heavener, was born at Onego, W. Va., July 19, 1910; died at Chestertown, Md., Sept. 27, 1965; aged 55 y. 2 m. 8 d. On March 13, 1929, he was married to Alice H. Landes, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Duane), one daughter (Elenore), his stepmother (Mrs. Iola Heavener), and 3 half sisters (Mrs. John Harper, Mrs. Joe Quinn, and Mrs. Albert McDonald). He was a member of the Salford Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 2, with Richard Martin officiating, assisted by Alvin Frey and Irwin Schantz.
Hertzler, Annie E., daughter of Isaac and Ellie Harbold, was born Feb. 19, 1891; died at the home of her son, Russel, Aug. 21, 1965; aged 74 y. 6 m. 2 d. On March 7, 1918, she was married to Henry C. Hertzler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Russel, Miriam, Leroy, and Lester) and 15 grandchildren. She was a member of the Churchtown Church.
High, Mary (Myers), was born Dec. 23, 1871; died at Souderton, Pa., Nov. 18, 1965; aged 93 y. 10 m. 26 d. She was married to John D. High, who died Nov. 30, 1963. Surviving are 2 sons (Arthur M. and Mahlon), 2 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Deep Run Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 22, with Abram W. Yothers in charge, assisted by Gideon Moyer and Erwin Nace.
Hostetler, Catherine, daughter of Joseph and Christina (Kauffman) Miller, was born in Cass Co., Mo., July 17, 1873; died at Goshen, Ind., Nov. 15, 1965; aged 92 y. 3 m. 29 d. On Jan. 24, 1893, she was married to Abraham E. Hostetler, who died March 4, 1949. Surviving are 2 sons (Elmer and William), one daughter (Nellie-Mrs. Ottis Hostetler), 14 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. One daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the Forks Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 18, with Earley Bontrager and Sylvester Haarer in charge; interment in Miller Cemetery.
Hostetler, H. William, son of Solomon and Alice (Blickensderfer) Hostetler, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Oct. 16, 1883; died at Sugarcreek, Ohio, Nov. 26, 1965; aged 82 y. 1 m. 10 d. On Dec. 15, 1901, he was married to Artie Mast, who died Jan. 26, 1963. Surviving are 2 sons (Marvin and Kenneth), 2 daughters (Bernice and Beulah-Mrs. Harold Gerber), 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Milton). He was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 29, in charge of Paul R. Miller.
Kaltreider, Claudia May, daughter of Oscar and Elizabeth (Fahs) Landis, was born near York, Pa., March 23, 1885; died at her home March 29, 1965; aged 80 y. 6 d. On May 27, 1906, she was married to Howard Kaltreider, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Naomi-Mrs. Lloyd Black and Marian-Mrs. Charles Herr), 2 sons (Clarence and Raymond), 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, one brother (Earl), and 3 sisters (Ruth-Mrs. John Masmer, Anna-Mrs. Paul Lehman, and Helen-Mrs. Ralph Whisler). One son preceded her in death. She was a member of the Stony Brook Church, where funeral services were held April 1, in charge of B. L. Bucher, Walter Gable, and Richard Danner.
Lechlitner, Emma, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Nov. 12, 1892; died at Elkhart, Nov. 21, 1965; aged 73 y. 9 d. On Dec. 26, 1911, she was married to Wesley Lechlitner, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons and 2 daughters (Alvin, Elmer, Mildred-Mrs. Frank Robinett, and Mary-Mrs. Donald Mansfield), 8 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Charles Cast), and 2 brothers (Ephraim and Elmer). She was a member of the Olive Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 24, with Elno Steiner and D. a. Yoder officiating.
Moyer, Lewis M., son of Jacob and Elizabeth Moyer, was born near Harleysville, Pa., Sept. 19, 1866; died at Harleysville, Nov. 12, 1965; aged 99 y. 1 m. 24 d. On Nov 6, 1886, she was married to Sallie Drissel, who died Oct. 8, 1943. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Mamie Bucher and Mrs. Linneaus Kulp) and one brother (Jacob M.). One son and one daughter preceded him in death. He was the oldest member of the Salford congregation. Funeral services were held at the church, Nov. 17, with John Lapp and Henry Ruth in charge.
Transcriber's note: In the original it says that "she was married to Sallie Drissel" It should read "he"
Oberholzer, Aaron, son of Jacob and Annie (Shank) Oberholzer, was born at Reid, Md., Feb. 26, 1897; died at the Washington County Hospital, Sept. 24, 1965; aged 68 y. 6 m. 29 d. On March 14, 1916, he was married to Vallie Barkdoll, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Vada-Mrs. Leonard Hensy, Josephine-Mrs. Harold Grove, Wilmer, Inez-Mrs. Lester Culp, Rachel-Mrs. Karl Horst, and Raymond), one sister, and one brother. He was a member of the Cedar Grove Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 27, with Nelson L. Martin in charge.
Posar, Ida, daughter of Joe and Barbara (Steinman) Yoder, was born at Flanagan, Ill., March 13, 1890; died at Hesston, Kans., Nov. 22, 1965; aged 75 y. 8 m. 9 d. On Dec. 2, 1930 she was married to James Posar, who survives. Also surviving are one son (James, Jr.), and 2 grandchildren. She was a member of the Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 24, with Peter B. Wiebe officiating, assisted by Milo Kauffman; interment in Pennsylvania Mennonite Cemetery, near Hesston.
Rensberger, Mamie, daughter of Jacob Y. and Anna (Swartzendruber) Yoder, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Nov. 7, 1883; died at her home in Wellman, Iowa, Nov. 18, 1965; aged 82 y. 11 d. On Dec. 16, 1906, she was married to Roy Rensberger, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons and 3 daughters (Dorothy-Mrs. Amelius Eash, Ruth-Mrs. Isaiah Litwiller, Jacob, Myron, Leonard, and Virginia-Mrs. Merton Roth), 21 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Barbara Martin and Vina-Mrs. A. C. Gingerich). One son, 2 grandsons, and 4 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the West Union Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 21, with Herman Ropp, John Y. Swartzendruber, and Emery Hochstetler officiating.
Shelly, Howard G., was born April 18, 1908; died at Doylestown, Pa., Oct. 14, 1965; aged 57 y. 5 m. 27 d. He was married to Sara Huddle, who survives. Also surviving is one sister. He was a member of the Deep Run Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 18, with Edwin Nace officiating.
Stockdale, Leana, was born in Carroll Co., Md., Feb. 16, 1885; died at the Springfield Hospital (Md.), following emergency surgery, Nov. 10, 1955; aged 80 y. 8 m. 25 d. She was married to Irvin Stockdale, who preceded her in death Sept. 1, 1963. She is survived by 2 children (Mrs. Ethel Boddie and John) and several grandchildren. She made her home with a grandson-Kenneth Stockdale. She was a member of the Mt. Airy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 13, in charge of Lloy Kniss and Irvin Martin; interment in Poplar Springs Cemetery.
Stutzman, James Forrest, son of Wayne and Maxine (Earnest) Stutzman, was born at Seward, Nebr., Sept. 9, 1959; died at the Lincoln (Nebr.) General Hospital, Nov. 8, 1965; aged 6 y. 1 m. 29 d. Death was due to encephalitis following chicken pox. Surviving are his parents, 4 brothers (Reginald, Kim, Claude, and Wayne Roger), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Ben Earnest and Mr. and Mrs. David J. Stutzman).
Yoder, Salina E., daughter of Ezra and Sallie (Yoder) Yoder, was born at McVeytown, Pa., Dec. 27, 1901; died at her home in Ephrata, Pa., Nov. 24, 1965; aged 63 y. 10 m. 28 d. Surviving are one sister (Mrs. Anna Landis) and 2 brothers (Milo M. and Jesse M.). She was a member of the Mennonite Church of Christ. Funeral services were in charge of Harold Brenneman, assisted by Thomas Kauffman; interment in Denver Union Mennonite Cemetery.
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Baum, Lillie, was born April 20, 1880; died at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Dec. 30, 1965; aged 84 y. 8 m. 10 d. On Nov. 14, 1906, she was married to Arthur M. Baum, who died in 1908. One son preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 sisters and one brother. She was a member of the Perkasie Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Jan. 2, in charge of Marvin Anders, and at the Blooming Glen Church, Jan. 3, in charge of James M. Lapp.
Bumbaugh, Ethel M., was born at Fayetteville, Pa., Dec. 24, 1924; died of a blood infection at the Harrisburg (Pa.) General Hospital, Nov.18, 1965; aged 40 y. 10 m. 25 d. Funeral services were held at the Pond Bank Church, Nov. 20, in charge of Marlin D. Lehman and Harvey E. Shank; interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Delp, Mamie, daughter of Abram and Annie (Derstine) Derstine, was born at Franconia, Pa., Oct. 2, 1891; died at Sellersville, Pa., Dec. 5, 1965; aged 74 y. 2 m. 3 d. On Aug. 6, 1910, she was married to Alvin Kulp, who died Oct., 1923. In October, 1925, she was married to Warren Delp. Surviving are 2 sons and 3 daughters (Linneaus D., Pearl D., Roland D., Alma-Mrs. Samuel Derstine, and Anna-Mrs. Harley Gehman), 2 stepchildren (Ernest and Verna-Mrs. Norman Alderfer), and 4 brothers (Elwood, Rufus, Roland, and Abram). She was a member of the Salford Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 8, in charge of Henry L. Ruth, assisted by Linwood Detweiler; interment in Franconia Church Cemetery.
Fuhrman, Robert Clayton, son of John D. and Hattie C. Whisler) Fuhrman, was born Aug. 21, 1906; died at the Samuel G. Diseon Hospital, South Mountain, Pa., Nov. 29, 1965; aged 59 y. 3 m. 8 d. He was in ill health about a year. He was a farmer by occupation. On Feb. 21, 1928, he was married to Elizabeth M. Blair, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Earl R.), one daughter (Miriam-Mrs. John Forry), 6 grandchildren, and one brother (Elmer C.). He was a member of the Hanover Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Bairs Church, Dec. 3, in charge of James Danner and Norman Bechtel; interment in York Road Cemetery.
Hershey, J. Harry, son of the late Henry H. and Ella (Hostetter) Hershey, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Aug. 29, 1895; died at his home in Kissel Hill, Lititz, Pa., Dec. 31, 1965, aged 70 y. 4 m. 2 d. He was married to Ella Mae Mellinger, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sisters (Mabel-Mrs. J. Daniel Eshleman, Dorothy-Mrs. Amos L. Keener, Mary-Mrs. Amos K. Martin, Clara-Mrs. A. Roy Landis, Esther-Mrs. Roy J. Lehman, and Martha-Mrs. John K. Hershey) and 2 brothers (D. Paul and A. Frank). Funeral services were held at the Lititz Mennonite Church, Jan. 4, in charge of Lester B. Wenger and Melvin H. Lauver; interment in Hammer Creek Cemetery, Lititz, Pa.
Hooley, Orlando J., son of David and Catherine (Greenawalt) Hooley, was born near Topeka, Ind., Feb. 8, 1885; died at his home, Goshen, Ind., Dec. 23, 1965; aged 80 y. 10 m. 15 d. On Jan. 22, 1913, he was married to Clara Stoltzfus, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Joy-Mrs. Harry Schrock, Ella Mae, and Rosalie-Mrs. Richard Yoder), 2 sons (Max and Edison), 10 grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Jesse, Cletus, and Irvin). He was a member of the Maple Grove Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Harvey Graber and Edwin J. Yoder.
Jennings, Anna, daughter of Henry and Susan (Ressler) Good, was born near Broadway, Va., Oct. 1, 1874; died suddenly at the Virginia Mennonite Home, Harrisonburg, Va., Dec. 21, 1965; aged 91 y. 2 m. 20 d. On Oct. 6, 1894, she was married to William Jennings near Knoxville, Tenn., where they lived until coming to the Virginia Home, nearly four years ago. Besides her husband, she is survived by 11 children (Henry, Stella-Mrs. Grover Berkey, Ervin, Joseph, Ada-Mrs. Loran Wade, Selina-Mrs. Ira Swope, Clara-Mrs. Frank Raber, William, Ethan, Anna-Mrs. Ivan Brunk, and John), 36 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mary), and one brother (John). Funeral services were held at Weavers Church, Dec. 24, in charge of John H. Shank and Mahlon Blosser.
Kempf, Mattie, daughter of Jacob and Polly (Miller) Rhodes, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Feb. 15, 1874; died at her home near Kalona, Iowa, Dec. 1, 1965; aged 91 y. 9 m. 14 d. Her husband preceded her in death May 23, 1931. Surviving are 2 daughters (Cora Emma-Mrs. Richard Westfall and Dora Alice-Mrs. Andrew Snyder), 2 sons (Lee Roy and Ralph Earl), one foster daughter (Rose Marie-Mrs. Ralph Baker), 14 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, and 3 foster grandchildren. Two daughters and 3 foster grandchildren preceded her in death. She was a member of the East Union Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 3, in charge of Alva Swartzendruber, A. Lloyd Swartzendruber, and J. John J. Miller.
Klopfenstein, Anna, daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Kauffman) Klopfenstein, was born in France, April 15, 1888; died at Orient, Ohio, Dec. 30, 1965; aged 77 y. 8 m. 15 d. After coming to the U.S.A., she with her parents lived near Louisville, Ohio. After the death of her parents she made her home in Orient, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers (Joseph and Hermon), and 3 sisters (Margaret, Mary, and Martha). Funeral services were held at the Sluss Funeral Home, Louisville, Ohio, in charge of O. N. Johns; interment in Beech Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Kreider, Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel and Katherine (Nold) Shoup, was born in Stark Co., Ohio, Nov. 17, 1890; died at the Wadsworth-Rittman (Ohio) Hospital, Dec. 24, 1965; aged 75 y. 1 m. 7 d. In 1909 she was married to Arthur Kreider, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Esther-Mrs. Paul Rohrer), 2 sons (Ford and Harold), 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Nancy Steinke and Mrs. Hettie Kreider), and 2 brothers (Jacob and Ralph). She was a member of the Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 27, in charge of Aden Yoder and James Steiner; interment in Maple Hill Cemetery.
Landis, Anna, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Smith) Landis, was born in Indiana, Nov. 17, 1879; died at the Didsbury Lodge near Carstairs, Alta., Dec. 22, 1965; aged 86 y. 1 m. 5 d. Soon after her birth, she moved with her parents to Canton, Kans. For many years she maintained a home near Hesston College and boarded college students. In 1939, she moved to Bergen, Alta., with her daughter, Grace-Mrs. John Harder, and family. After her daughter's death in 1961, she moved to Carstairs, Alta. Besides her daughter, six brothers and sisters preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was a charter member of the Bluesky Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the West Zion Church, Carstairs, in charge of Gordon Buschert and Linford Hackman.
Landis, Anna C., daughter of Ezra and Sallie (Yoder) Yoder, was born at McVeytown, Pa.; died at the home of her stepdaughter, Mrs. Austin Witmer, Coatesville, Pa., Dec. 27, 1965; aged 69 y. Her husband, Andrew G. Landis, preceded her in death. Surviving are 8 stepchildren (Daniel M., Magdalena-Mrs. Ernest Miller, Andrew C., Elizabeth-Mrs. Austin Witmer, Stephen M., Samuel M., Martha-Mrs. Charles Hess, and Mark M.), 2 brothers (Milo M. and Jesse M.). Funeral services were held at the Ephrata Church, with Thomas Kauffman, Mahlon Zimmerman, and Elvin Martin officiating; burial in Denver Union Cemetery.
Litwiller, Katherine, daughter of Joseph and Katherine (Birky) Litwiller, was born at Hopedale, Ill., Sept. 18, 1880; died at the Eureka (Ill.) Hospital, Dec. 19, 1965; aged 85 y. 3 m. 1 d. She had been a resident of Maple Lawn Homes at Eureka for the past 20 years. Surviving is one brother (Ben F.). Two sisters and 6 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Hopedale Church. Funeral services were held at the Davis Mortuary, Tremont, Ill., Dec. 21, with Ivan Kauffmann officiating; interment in Hopedale Church Cemetery.
Maust, Edward, was born near Greentown, Ind., Aug. 23, 1888; died at the Goshen General Hospital, Jan. 7, 1966; aged 77 y. 4 m. 15 d. He had been in ill health for one year. On Dec. 23, 1921, he was married to Emma Kaufman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Edward K., Robert, and Lowell), one brother (Fred), and one sister (Mrs. Pearl Newcomer). He was a member of the Clinton Frame Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 10, in charge of Vernon E. Bontreger and Fred Slabach; interment in Clinton Union Cemetery.
Miller, Ida Ellen, daughter of Lewis D. and Katie (Schlabaugh) Yoder, was born near Kalona, Iowa, Nov. 19, 1907; died of cancer at the Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Dec. 1, 1965; aged 58 y. 12 d. On Aug. 17, 1930, she was married to Lewis E. Miller, who preceded her in death Feb. 5, 1934. On Oct. 27, 1935, she was married to Sherman Miller, who survives. Also surviving are her father, 3 daughters (Ellen-Mrs. Duane E. Yoder, Ruby-Mrs. Robert Schrock, and Nita-Mrs. Daniel D. Miller), and 19 grandchildren. She was a member of the East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 4, in charge of A. Lloyd Swartzendruber, J. John J. Miller, and Richard Lichty.
Miller, Jeffry Lee, infant son of David J. and Marian (Swartz) Miller, was born at Alden, N.Y., Sept. 13, 1965; died of injuries received in a car accident at Linwood, Mich., Dec. 29, 1965; aged 3 m. 16 d. He is survived by his parents, grandparents (Orbie and Anita Swartz, and Joseph and Martha Miller), and great-grandparents (Elmer and Clara Sharp). Funeral services were held at the Riverside Mennonite Church, Au Gres, Mich., Dec. 31, in charge of Alvin Swartz, Elmer Jantzi, and Levi Swartz.
Miller, Lydia, daughter of Jacob and Kathryn (Schloneger) Schmucker, was born near Louisville, Ohio, Oct. 30, 1882; died of heart failure at the home of her daughter (Blanche), Paris, Ohio, Dec. 16, 1965; aged 83 y. 1 m. 17 d. On Jan. 21, 1904, she was married to John D. Miller, who preceded her in death June 25, 1950. (He was a former pastor of the Beech Mennonite Church). Surviving are 2 daughters (Beulah-Mrs. Paul Mast and Blanche-Mrs. Forrest Miller), one son (Virgil), one sister (Anna), 7 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Beech Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 19, in charge of Wayne North and O. N. Johns.
Mingo, Nannie Cotton, was born near Preston, Miss., in 1904; died very suddenly Nov. 28, 1965. Funeral services were held in the Nanih Wayia Mennonite Chapel; burial in adjoining cemetery.
Mishler, Moses Jacob, son of Jacob C. and Sarah (Miller) Mishler, was born at Honeyville, Ind., May 18, 1887; died at his home near Kalona, Iowa, Dec, 6, 1965; aged 78 y. 6 m. 18 d. On Jan. 28, 1909, he was married to Catherine Yoder, who preceded him in death Feb. 25, 1954. On Nov. 15, 1957, he was married to Ella Mae Handrich, who survives. His occupation was farming. He is survived by 2 sons (Jacob and Robert), 3 daughters (Sylvia-Mrs. Leo Yoder, Ida-Mrs. George Keim, and Mary-Mrs. Ernest Swartzendruber), 3 stepdaughters (Mrs. Floyd Yoder, Mrs. Vernell Handrich, and Mrs. Truman Zook), 18 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 9 stepgrandchildren. He was a member of the East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 9, in charge of J. John J. Miller and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber.
Nice, Susan, daughter of George and Lovina (Alderfer) Clemems, was born near Lederach, Pa., Sept. 2, 1873; died at the Rockhill Mennonite Home, Sellersville, Pa., Dec. 30, 1965; aged 92 y. 3 m. 28 d. On Nov. 14, 1891, she was married to Edwin S. Nice, who preceded her in death May 11, 1960. Surviving are one daughter (Katie-Mrs. Linford D. Moyer), one son (Willis C.), 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 2, in charge of Leroy Godshall and Curtis Bergey.
Nissley, Grace R., daughter of Clayton and Katie (Rudy) Nissley, was born near Manheim, Pa., June 14, 1915; died at St .Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 22, 1965; as a result of a car accident which occurred Nov. 14, aged 50 y. 5 m. 8 d. Surviving are 5 sisters and 2 brothers (Emma-Mrs. Earl Landis, Florence-Mrs. Samuel Oberholtzer, Anna R., Helen-Mrs. Weaver Reitz, Rhoda-Mrs. Daniel Hostetter, Clayton R., and Wilmer R.). She was a member of the Erisman Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 25, in charge of Homer Bomberger and Howard Witmer.
Nissley, Katie H., daughter of Martin and Mary (Huber) Rudy, was born near Lititz, Pa., March 12, 1888; died at the St. Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 14, 1965, a the result of a car accident; aged 77 y. 8 m. 2 d. On March 15, 1910, she was married to Clayton R. Nissley, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 7 children (Emma-Mrs. Earl Landis, Florence-Mrs. Samuel Oberholtzer, Anna R., Helen-Mrs. Weaver Reitz, Rhoda-Mrs. Daniel Hostetter, Clayton R., and Wilmer R.), 30 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Annie Frey and Emma Rudy). She was a member of the Erisman Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 17, in charge of Homer Bomberger and Howard Witmer.
Roth, Fannie, daughter of Nicklaus and Mary Roth, was born at Stryker, Ohio, April 29, 1903; died at her home after a short illness, Dec. 18, 1965; aged 62 y. 7 m. 19 d. She is survived by 3 sisters (Lizzie, Lydia, and Lena) and 2 brothers (Dan and John). She was a member of the Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 21, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche and Henry Wyse; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Shank, Fannie, daughter of the late Samuel and Anna (Horst) Carpenter, was born in Maugansville, Md., Sept. 8, 1889; died Nov. 29, 1965; aged 76 y. 2 m. 22 d. On January 30, 1908, she was married to Christian J. Shank, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Leonard E., Mae-Mrs. Raymond Lesher, Arthur L., and Carrie-Mrs. Arthur Grove), 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Joseph Martin), and one half brother (Henry Carpenter). One son and 3 daughters preceded her in death. She was a member of Reiff's Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Amos Martin, Omar Martin, and Amos Horst.
Showalter, Annie M., daughter of Jacob W. and Margaret (Heatwole) Showalter, was born Sept. 11, 1874; died at the Virginia Mennonite Home, Harrisonburg, Va., Aug. 27, 1965; aged 90 y. 11 m. 15 d. She was a resident of the Home for four years. She is survived by one sister (Hettie-Mrs. Sam Weaver) and one brother (Dan). She was a member of the Weavers Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of J. E. Kurtz and Daniel W. Lehman.
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Snyder, Clayton, son of Christian and Mary (Benner) Snyder, was born in Snyder Co., Pa., May 8, 1889; died at his home May 2, 1965; aged 75 y. 11m. 24 d. On Sept. 10, 1942, he was married to Lizzie Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (David), 3 brothers (Irvin, Thomas, and Newton), and 2 sisters (Sallie-Mrs. Samuel Hepner and Elva-Mrs. Foster Hoffman). One daughter, 3 brothers, and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Cross Roads Mennonite Church, where he served as trustee for 40 years and as Sunday-school superintendent for many years. Funeral services were held at the Cross Roads Church, May 5, in charge of Roy Graybill and Donald Lauver.
Sours, Larry Duane, son of Carl and Judy (Bice) Sours, was born May 29, 1965; died of bronchial pneumonia, Jan. 1, 1966; aged 7 y. 3 d. Funeral services were held at the California, Mich., Mennonite Church, in charge of Malvin Miller.
Stoltzfus, Rebecca M., daughter of Aaron K. and Cathrine (Mast) Stoltzfus, was born at Morgantown, Pa., March 25, 1887; died at Zebre Sisters' Nursing Home, Jan. 6, 1966; aged 78 y. 9 m. 12 d. Surviving is one brother (David M.). She was a member of the Conestoga Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 8, in charge of Ora Kurtz, Christian Kurtz, and Harvey Stoltzfus.
Stutzman, Neil E., son of Willard and Mattie (Schweitzer) Stutzman, was born at Davenport, Nebr., Jan. 7, 1932; died as the result of a car accident on Dec. 11, 1965; aged 33 y. 11 m. 4 d. On Oct. 30, 1954, he was married to Donna Huntley, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons and one daughter (Michael, Rickie, Lori, and Daniel), his parents, one grandmother (Mrs. Fannie Schweitzer), 4 brothers (Richard, Dwayne, Gary, and Ronald), and 2 sisters (Virgene and Betty). He was a member of the Beaverdam Church, Corry, Pa., where funeral services were held Dec. 15, in charge of Richard Hostetler.
Swartzendruber, Shem Thomas, son of Shem F. and Nancy (Marner) Swartzendruber, was born at Centralia, Mo., July 4, 1907; died in a tractor accident at Minier, Ill., Nov. 6, 1965; aged 58 y. 4 m. 2 d. On July 22, 1933, he was married to Elsie Mast, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Carolyn-Mrs. Gene Nofziger, Edwin, and Lynn), 2 grandsons, 6 brothers and 2 sisters (Esther-Mrs. Simon Knagey, Salina-Mrs. Milo Stutzman, Lee, Earl, Fred, Omar, George, and Herbert). He was a member of the Hopedale Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 9, with Ivan Kauffmann officiating.
Troyer, Levi D., son of David and Catherine (Summers) Troyer, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, April 29, 1871; died at the Wayne County Hospital, Dec. 9, 1965; aged 94 y. 7 m. 10 d. Surviving are 2 sons (Sanford and Calvin), 4 daughters (Laura-Mrs. Mervin Gerber, Ida-Mrs. Floyd King, Beulah-Mrs. Clarence Curie, and Arlene-Mrs. Edwin Troyer), 21 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, 2 half brothers (Clarence and Earl), and 2 half sisters (Mrs. Carrie Troyer and Mrs. Katie Muller). His wife, one son, and one daughter died previously. He was a member of the Smithville Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 11, in charge of David Eshleman; interment in Martins Creek Cemetery.
Vallejo, Cristina, daughter of Santiago and Refugia E. Hernandez, was born at Coahuilla, Mexico, Nov. 11, 1904; died of a heart illness at Sinton, Texas, Dec. 22, 1965; aged 61 y. 1 m. 11 d. On Dec. 31, 1919, she was married to Maximo Vallejo, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Santiago, Juana V. Camarillo, Magdalena V. Flores, Porfirio, Augela V. Zambrano, José Santos, and Raquel), one brother (Francisco), one sister (Inocencia Hernandez), 36 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. Two children preceded her in death. She was a member of the Calvary Church, Mathias, Texas, where funeral services were held Dec. 27, with Paul Conrad officiating; burial in Descanso Eterno Cemetery.
Wagler, Joseph S., son of Joseph and Mary (Schwartzentruber) Wagler, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Nov. 16, 1884; died at the K-W Hospital, Oct. 20, 1965; aged 80 y 11 m. 4 d. On Dec. 23, 1906, he was married to Mary Lichty, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons and 7 daughters (Almeda-Mrs. John Klassen, Barbara-Mrs. Emanuel Kuepfer, Nelda-Mrs. Harold Cressman, Mrs. Mary Brunk, Hilda-Mrs. Clinton Bechtel, Eileen-Mrs. Aaron Horst, Idella, John and Alvin), 45 grandchildren, and 18 grandchildren. One son, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Maple View Church near Wellesley, Ont., where funeral services were held Oct. 22, conducted by Chris Streicher and Chris Erb.
Yoder, Amelia C., daughter of Christian J. and Amanda (Miller) Yoder, was born near Grantsville, Md., Oct. 15, 1908; died at her home near Grantsville, Dec. 9, 1965; aged 57 y. 1 m. 24 d. Surviving are 3 brothers and 3 sisters (Anna Wisseman, Norman, William, Luella, Allen, and Mary Olive Miller). Preceding her in death were 3 brothers and one sister. She was a member of the Conservative Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 12, in charge of Ivan Miler and Paul H. Yoder.
Yoder, Benjamin, was born near Berlin, Ohio, May 20, 1882; died at the Au Sable Valley Nursing Home, Jan. 1, 1966; aged 83 y. 7 m. 11 d. On Dec. 15, 1904; he was married to Amanda Mullet, who preceded him in death Feb. 11, 1947. He and his family lived in Madison Co., Ohio, until 1936 when they moved to Comins, Mich. Surviving are 4 daughters (Malinda-Mrs. Charles Vollmuth, Martha-Mrs. William White, Florence-Mrs. Richard Zelk, and Ora-Mrs. Elmer Hochstetler), 3 sons (Calvin, Glen, and Paul), 21 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 4 brothers (Menno, Mose, Dan, and Dave). He was a member of the Comins Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Harvey Handrich; interment in Fairview Cemetery.
Yoder, Diane Kay, daughter of D. Paul and Illa Mae (Erb) Yoder, was born in Johnson County, Iowa, Nov. 20, 1961; died at the Mercy Hospital, after a short illness, Dec. 19, 1965; aged 4 y. 29 d. She never enjoyed completely good health, but was quite active in spite of her frail condition. She is survived by her parents, grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Louis Erb, and Mrs. Nancy Yoder), great-grandfather (Joe L. Hershberger), 4 brothers and 3 sisters (Jerry, Charlene, Mary, Merle, Ellsward, Rhonda, and Kevin). Funeral services were held at the Lower Deer Creek Church, Dec. 21, in charge of J. Y. Swartzendruber, Robert K. Yoder, and Dean Swartzendruber.
Zook, Lewis D., son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Schmucker) Zook, was born at Greentown, Ind., Oct. 4, 1897; died in the Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Nov. 10, 1965; aged 86 y. 1 m. 6 d. On Aug. 27, 1905, he was married to Clara Stutzman, who preceded him in death June 19, 1953. Surviving are 2 daughters (Barbara Elizabeth and Mary Ellen), 4 sons (A. LeRoy, Willie B., Oscar L., and Vernon S.), 17 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, a twin brother (Albert), and one sister (Susan-Mrs. Albert Schlabach). He was a member of the East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 13, in charge of J. John J. Miller and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber.
Transcribed by Carolyn Hunnicutt, Indiana