Bishop, Leon M., son of Michael B. and Mary (Moyer) Bishop, was born in Bucks County, Pa., July 5, 1895; died at the home of his son, Lloyd, Perkasie, Pa., Sept. 28, 1966; aged 71 y. 2 m. 23 d. On Jan. 19, 1919, he was married to Lizzie Loux, who died Jan. 19, 1939. On May 8, 1942, he was married to Martha Benner, who died in April, 1962. One son also preceded him in death. Surviving are one daughter (Irene who has been in MCC service in Europe since 1944), 2 sons (Lloyd and Paul), 7 grandchildren, one sister, and 4 brothers. He was a member of the Blooming Glen Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 4, with David F. Derstine, Jr., officiating.
Buerge, Claude Mendel, son of Alf and Effie (Goodman) Buerge, was born at Jaspar, Mo., Sept. 3, 1915; died of a ruptured aorta at Albany, Oreg., Oct. 5, 1966; aged 51 y. 1 m. 2 d. On Sept. 27, 1936, he was married to Clysta Headings, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (James, Rhonda, Dennis, Thomas, and Del), 3 grandchildren, and 4 brothers (Maurice, Lowell, Lester, and Waymon). One grandchild preceded him in death. He was very active in church and community affairs. He was a member of the Albany Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 7 with David Mann officiating, assisted by Eugene Lemons; interment in Willamette Memorial Park.
Chupp, Alvin Lloyd, son of Silvester and Sylvia (Miller) Chupp, was born at Goshen, Ind., June 30, 1932; died of a heart attack at his home near Goshen, Sept. 26, 1966; aged 34 y. 2 m. 27 d. On Oct. 11, 1953, he was married to Kathryn Irene Bontreger, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Duane Eugene, Glen Roy, and Richard Lamar), one brother (Verlin), 2 sisters (Lila - Mrs. Vernon Christner and Verda - Mrs. Charles Haney), and his grandmother (Mrs. Emma Nisley). He was a member of the Clinton Frame Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 29, with Vernon E. Bontreger and Stanley C. Shenk officiating; interment in Miller Cemetery.
Frey, John Henry, son of John S. and Magdalena (Snyder) Frey, was born at Breslau, Ont., Feb. 10, 1879; died at the Cross Bow Auxiliary Hospital, Calgary, Alta., Aug. 31, 1966; aged 87 y. 5 m. 21 d. On March 16, 1910, he was married to Irene Clemmer, who survives. He was a member of the Duchess Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Foster's Garden Chapel, Sept. 3, with C. J. Ramer officiating; interment in Queens Park Cemetery.
Harter, Earl C., son of John and Anna (Lechlitner) Harter, was born in Olive Twp., Ind., Oct. 5, 1897; died at the Elkhart General Hospital Sept. 24, 1966; aged 68 y. 11 m. 19 d. On Sept. 6, 1919, he was married to Bertha Weldy, who survives. Her home address is Wakarusa, Ind. Also surviving are 3 daughters and one son (Miriam - Mrs. Willis Nunemaker, Violet - Mrs. Edward Schrock, Letha - Mrs. Dale Nafziger, and Wayne), one brother (Russell), and 17 grandchildren. He was a member of the Holdeman Church. Funeral services were held at the Olive Church, Sept. 27, with David Cressman officiating, assisted by Simon Gingerich.
Hershberger, Rachel, daughter of Frank and Lovina Burck, was born near Woodburn, Oreg., Jan. 12, 1886; died at her home near Canby, Oreg., Aug. 27, 1966; aged 80 y. 7 m. 15 d. On Dec. 25, 1908, she was married to Daniel W. Hershberger, who survives. Surviving are 3 children (Gerald, Verl, and Naomi - Mrs. Charles Bond, with whom she and her husband have made their home the past 5 years), 4 grandchildren and 2 sisters (Florence - Mrs. Frank Shank and Velma - Mrs. Paul N. Rudd). Four brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Hopewell Church, where she was active in WMSA work as long as health permitted.
Hirstein, Martha Elizabeth, daughter of Anthony and Elizabeth (Landes) Showalter, was born at Mt. Clinton, Va., Feb. 9, 1885; died at the Methodist Hospital, Peoria, Ill., Sept. 25, 1966; aged 81 y. 7 m. 16 d. On March 21, 1914, she was married to A. B. Hirstein, who died Jan. 9, 1964. Surviving are one son and one daughter (Dale and Velma), 2 stepsons (Eldon and Marvin), 2 sisters (Effie Heatwole and Nannie Showalter), 7 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. One son and one stepdaughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Morton, Ill. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church, Collom, Ill., Sept. 28, with Clyde Fulmer and Noah Roeschley in charge; interment in West Lawn Cemetery, Cullom.
Kauffman, Christian B., son of Amos L. and Susan (Lapp) Kauffman, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., March 28, 1906; died at his home near Bird-in-Hand, Pa., Sept. 16, 1966; aged 60 y. 6 m. 19 d. On Nov. 28, 1929, he was married to Suvilla Smoker, who survives. Also surviving are his parents and 7 children (Raymond, Allen, Paul, Lillian - Mrs. Calvin Beiler, Verda - Mrs. Eli Glick, Judith, and Iva), 13 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Elam, John, Melvin) 2 sisters (Sadie - Mrs. Crist Beiler and Mary - Mrs. Aaron King). He was a member of the Weavertown Church where funeral services were held Sept. 19, conducted by Christian Kauffman and Christian Beiler.
Mishler, Verba, daughter of Peter J. and Malinda Miller, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, June 23, 1892; died at the Lagrange (Ind.) County Hospital, Sept. 28, 1966; aged 74 y. 3 m. 5 d. On July 2, 1915, she was married to James E. Mishler, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter and one son (Mary Ruth and Vernon Ralph), 3 grandsons, one great-grandchild, 2 sisters (Sarah - Mrs. A. Gerber and Ida - Mrs. Ray Mast), and 3 brothers (Malvin, John, and Dan). Three infants preceded her in death. She was a member of the Shore Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 1, with Orvin H. Hooley officiating.
Pratt, Lorena, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Ford, was born at Bell Run, Pa., Aug. 6, 1927; died at St. Francis Hospital, Olean, N.Y., of unknown causes, Sept. 29, 1966; aged 39 y. 1 m. 23 d. She was married to Charles Pratt, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Charles, Jr., Linda, James, Judy, Debra, and Joseph), 3 sisters (Mrs. Francis McCaffery, Agnes, and Jessie), 5 brothers (Orville, Roland, Jack, Dennis, and Kenneth). Three children preceded her in death. She was a member of the Birch Grove Church. Funeral services were held at the Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, Pa., Oct. 2, with Alvin E. Miller and Neil Haines officiating; interment in Bell Run Cemetery.
Swartz, Annie H., daughter of Ellis and Susanna (Hager) Crouthamel, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Jan. 28, 1874; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rufus Hager, Perkasie, Pa., Oct. 2, 1966; aged 92 y. 8 m. 4 d. On Nov. 11, 1893, she was married to John O. Swartz, who died Dec. 6, 1953. One daughter also preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter and one son (Nora - Mrs. Rufus Hager and Elmer), 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Clarence). She was a member of the Blooming Glen Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 7, with David Derstine, Jr., officiating.
Yoder, Salome, daughter of Joni J. and Lydia Miller, was born near Goshen, Ind., Oct. 20, 1886; died at Calhoun General Hospital, Blountstown, Fla., July 21, 1966; aged 79 y. 9 m. 1 d. On Dec. 22, 1907, she was married to Martin B. Yoder of Sugarcreek, Ohio, who preceded her in death, Jan. 29, 1961. To this union were born 7 sons and 4 daughters. Surviving are 6 sons (Albert, Henry, Perry, Clyde, Monroe, Martin, Jr.) and 4 daughters (Mary - Mrs. Wilkens Howe, Laura - Mrs. Cortas Wisseman, Ella - Mrs. Mark Swartzentruber, and Martha - Mrs. Albin Byler). One son, Paul, died at the age of 17. Also surviving are 80 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. She was the youngest and last survivor of a family of 20 children, and a member of the Bethel Church, where funeral services were held with Raymond Byler in charge.
Zehr, Michael M., son of Michael and Catharine (Martin) Zehr, was born at Indian River, N.Y., Feb. 23, 1871; died at the home of his daughter, Lola - Mrs. Elmer Roggie, Woodville, N.Y., Aug. 7, 1966; aged 95 y. 5 m. 15 d. On Oct. 4, 1894, he was married to Christena Gerber, who died Jan. 15, 1938. One daughter also preceded him in death. Surviving are 7 sons and 2 daughters (Alma - Mrs. Michael Jantzi, Laurence, Harold, Abner, Bern, Vernon, LeRoy, Olin, and Lola - Mrs. Elmer Roggie), 38 grandchildren, and 64 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Conservative Church at Woodville, N.Y. Services were held at Croghan, N.Y., with Andrew Gingerich and Vernon Zehr officiating; interment in Croghan Church Cemetery.
Bebb, George Roscoe, son of Sylvester and Abigail (Bucknam) Bebb, was born at Peoria, Iowa, Sept. 14, 1885; died at Albany, Oreg., Oct. 12, 1966; aged 81 y. 28 d. On Sept. 25, 1906, he was married to Clara Tyson, who died April 20, 1965. Surviving are 5 children (Vesta Glasser, Frances Yoder, Sylvia Kauffman, Hazel Yoder, and Florence Ropp), 19 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Dollie Lingo and Mrs. Marie Alvis) and 2 brothers (Ted and Earl). He was a member of the Albany Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 15, in charge of David W. Mann; interment in Twin Oaks Memorial Garden.
Culp, Phoebe Sarah, daughter of Christian A. and Phoebe (Eigsti) Sears, was born at Tiskilwa, Ill., May 29, 1878; died at the Hopedale Hospital, Sept. 25, 1966; aged 88 y. 3 m. 27 d. On Jan. 7, 1903, she was married to Charles W. Culp, who died Oct. 28, 1942. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. J. R. Litwiller), one son (Paul D.), 2 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. Three brothers, 5 sisters, and one grandson preceded her in death. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Morton, Ill. Funeral services were held at First Mennonite Church and Science Ridge Church, Sterling, Ill., with Clyde Fulmer and A. C. Good officiating.
Cutrell, George Washington, son of Marshall and Lillian (Gilliland) Cutrell, was born at Davenport, Nebr., Feb. 22, 1891; died at Denver, Colo., Sept. 6, 1966; aged 75 y. 6 m. 15 d. On June 29, 1916, he was married to Frances Nissley, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Orie, G. Richard, Ben E., Helen - Mrs. Paul Holdeman, Janet - Mrs. Melvin Yost, Sam, Ruth - Mrs. Arch Neufeld, and John), one sister (Mrs. Mary Maust), and 25 grandchildren. He worked at the Mennonite Publishing House from 1908 to 1921 and from 1923 to 1941. He also served on the Publication Board of the Mennonite Publishing House for 15 years. He was ordained deacon in 1947, at First Mennonite Church, Denver, Colo., where he was a member at the time of his death. Services were held there on Sept. 9, with Marcus Bishop, E. M. Yost, and John Ventura officiating; interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Deputy, Florence, daughter of William and Lydia (Sauerwin) Hendricks, was born in Beaver Twp., Ohio, July 30, 1893; died due to a car accident at King's Daughters Hospital in Madison, Ind., July 31, 1966; aged 73 y. 1 d. In 1913 she was married to Noah B. Yoder, who died Nov. 15, 1955. In 1958 she married Vern Deputy, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (William H. Yoder and Gordon R. Yoder), one sister (Cora Paulin), one brother (Henry), and 7 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at North Lima Church, Aug. 4, with David Steiner and Victor Stoltzfus officiating; interment in Midway Cemetery.
Erb, David, son of Menno and Mattie (Kennel) Erb, was born at O'Neill, Nebr., June 16, 1896; died at Frazee, Minn., Sept. 19, 1966; aged 70 y. 3 m. 3 d. On April 26, 1917, he was married to Anna Grieser, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (David, Paul, and James), 5 daughters (Mabel - Mrs. Rome Villiard, Alice - Mrs. Ezra Stutzman, Ruth - Mrs. Vernon Wegman, Ellen - Mrs. Clarence Cook, and Ann - Mrs. Duane Schmidt), one brother (Menno), 30 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. One daughter, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters preceded him in death. In his youth he was a member of the Mennonite Church and in later years united with the Church of God. Funeral services were held at Lake Region Mennonite Church, Detroit Lakes, Minn., in charge of Glen I. Birky and E. D. Hershberger.
Kaser, Howard Jaberg, son of Ora and Brisbon Kaser, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, March 13, 1913; died at Pomerence Hospital, Millersburg, Ohio, Oct. 7, 1966; aged 53 y. 6 m. 24 d. On June 30, 1937, he was married to Lorene Mast, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Frederick, Mary Jane, and Rebecca - Mrs. Robert Brubacher), his mother, 2 brothers (Albert and Don), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Violet Hostetler and Dorothy - Mrs. Albert Menapace). His father and an infant son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Berlin Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 9, in charge of Paul Hummel.
Kaufman, Irene, daughter of Adam and Ellen (Winger) Edris, was born near Canton, Ohio, Oct. 29, 1914; died at Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio, Sept. 27, 1966; aged 51 y. 10 m. 29 d. On Sept. 30, 1937, she was married to Malva Kaufman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Donferd and Kenneth), 2 daughters (Darlene and Delores - Mrs. Gene Stevanus), 7 grandchildren, her parents, one brother (Clair), and one sister (Helen - Mrs. Leonard Stephens). She was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 30, with Paul R. Miller officiating.
Oesch, Chauncey, son of John and Mary Ann (Troyer) Oesch, was born in Lagrange County, Ind., Oct. 26, 1903; died at his home in Middleburg, Ind., Oct. 4, 1966; aged 62 y. 11 m. 8 d. On Nov. 25, 1925, he was married to Alice Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Max and Myron), one daughter (Doris - Mrs. Donald Bodager), 12 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Freeman and John), and 2 sisters (Amanda - Mrs. Frank Blough and Irma - Mrs. Rollin Hostetler). He was a member of the Forks Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 6, with Sylvester R. Haarer and Earley C. Bontrager officiating; interment in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middleburg.
Rohrer, Alvin, son of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rohrer, was born in Elkhart County, Ind., Aug. 24, 1881; died at New Paris, Ind., Sept. 15, 1966; aged 85 y. 22 d. He was a member of the Salem Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 17, with Harold D. Myers and Francis Freed officiating.
Shetler, Ellen Evelyn, daughter of Dan and Emma (Miller) Shetler, was born in Iowa County, Iowa, Oct. 6, 1910; died Aug. 13, 1966; aged 55 y. 10 m. 7 d. She is survived by 3 sisters (Alta, Cordelle, and Ida - Mrs. Carl Martin). She was a member of the West Union Church, Parnell, Iowa, where funeral services were held Aug. 16, in charge of Emery Hochstetler and George Miller; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.
Yoder, Floyd Robert, son of Samuel P. and Emma (Stutzman) Yoder, was born in Logan County, Ohio, May 8, 1892; died at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio, Oct. 9, 1966; aged 74 y. 5 m. 1 d. On Oct. 31, 1916, he was married to Kathryn B. Plank, who died Oct. 21, 1959. Surviving are 5 children (Phyllis, Stanley, Ina - Mrs. Everett Yoder, Mary Joan - Mrs. Charles Scoby, and Celia - Mrs. Gayler Hooley), 2 sisters (Gertrude - Mrs. Joe S. Plank and Dorothy - Mrs. Ira Thut), 19 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the South Union Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 11, in charge of Roy S. Koch, assisted by Homer Knabel.
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Gospel Herald, November 1, 1966 -- Article, page
975, 976
Bishop John D. Zehr
by Russell Krabill
"John D.," as John David Zehr preferred to be called after he reached adulthood, lived intensely. He was small of stature; a bundle of energy.
It was a common practice for him to rise at 4:00 in the morning to study and to write. In addition to his work as a pastor he often carried writing and teaching loads. For example in 1964, while pastoring the large Yellow Creek congregation of 326 members, he found time to write the Adult Uniform Sunday School Lessons for the last quarter of 1965.
John D. took his work very seriously and was something of a perfectionist. When he taught Greek and Bible courses at Goshen College, he was conscientious in his preparation and in correcting and returning the papers which were handed in by the students.
As a preacher he wrote out his sermons and arose at 3:00 or 4:00 on Sunday morning to reduce them to an outline and to practice them aloud. He rarely referred to his notes while preaching. John D. enjoyed preaching.
John D. was a student and was well versed in the Word as well as in current theological thinking. He attended high school at Manson, Iowa, and received his AA degree from Hesston College. In 1948 he received his AB from Goshen College and in 1949 his ThB. At the time of his death he needed only three hours to complete his BD degree at the Goshen College Biblical Seminary.
John David Zehr was born on a farm near Manson, Iowa, on July 16, 1922. He grew up on the farm but did not particularly enjoy farming. He loved to study and to teach. After two years at Hesston he returned to Iowa and taught for one year (1945-46) at the Lehigh High School, about 45 miles from Manson. On June 23, 1946, he was ordained to the ministry by Simon Gingerich. John D. had felt a call to the ministry at a very young age, almost from the time of his conversion at about 12 or 13 years of age. There were times when he gave serious consideration to full-time teaching. This was true again this past year after he had taught Bible at the Bethany Christian High School with a deep sense of satisfaction. But he always came back to the pastorate, partly because of his initial call and partly because he felt pastors were so badly needed.
The first congregation he served was the Calvary Church in Los Angeles. He was pastor there for 8 1/2 years, 1950-58. In 1958 he moved to Indiana to teach in the Bible Department of Goshen College. He taught two full years and part time two additional years.
In 1959 he was called to be pastor of the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, where he served faithfully until the time of his death. In August of 1966 he was planning to move to California to become pastor of the Faith Mennonite Church in Downey, a suburb of Los Angeles.
John D. had a missionary's heart. As a student at Goshen College he was interested in serving in China. The door being closed there, he and his wife, the former Ruth Lais, Hubbard, Oreg., to whom he was married, Aug. 12, 1945, were appointed for Japan with the Becks and Buckwalters. They were, however, rejected for health reasons.
Soon after this disappointment there was a call to the city -- a call which John D. could never shake off. He once wrote "The great commission obligates us to take the Gospel to the neopagans of our American cities. There is a new Macedonian call in our generation. The call of the unevangelized millions in our American cities is our Macedonian call. . . . It may not be pleasant or even safe to live in the city, but there are lost Souls there."
Even during his service at Yellow Creek he often expressed his burden for the city and his desire to labor there. And so after prayerfully considering his future, he at last decided to return to Los Angeles. But God in His providence had different plans for John D.
It was on July 2, 1966, that he and his wife, accompanied by their son, 12-year-old Bruce, were on their way to Green Lake, Wis., to attend a writer's conference when they were involved in a one-car accident. The other three children had remained behind: Dianne 19, Joan 17, and David 16. All three passengers were taken to the St. Luke's Hospital, Racine, Wis., in serious condition. John D. died 11 hours later. Bruce passed away three days later, on the day of his father's funeral. Ruth recovered and was able to attend her son's funeral. So ended the earthly career of a dedicated man of God with many interests.
John D. was vitally concerned with the issues of his day. He had a burden for Civil Rights. In 1956 he wrote eight articles on the race question which were published in the Christian Living magazine. Recently he had done a survey on voting practice in the Mennonite churches of the Goshen area and had given several talks on the subject in local churches.
He was also concerned with certain liberal theological trends he sensed in our brotherhood.
In addition to his writing and pastoral ministries he served on many committees. While in the South Pacific Conference he served as conference secretary and assistant moderator. At the time of his death he was a member of the Indiana-Michigan Church Conference Executive Committee, a member of the Wakarusa Ministerial Committee, a member of the General Council, and on the board of directors for Hope Rescue Mission in South Bend. He was also bishop of several congregations in the Elkhart area, having been ordained to the office of bishop on Sept. 18, 1960.
His clear spiritual thinking and counsel will be greatly missed. He lived a short but full life. His memory lingers and his influence will continue to the end of time.
Bucher, Anna Mabel, daughter of Samuel H. and Anna (Zimmerman) Musselman, was born near Blue Ball, Pa., Jan. 30, 1891; died of a heart attack at the York (Pa.) Hospital, Aug. 17, 1966; aged 75 y. 6 m. 17 d. On Jan. 31, 1914, she was married to Bela L. Bucher, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Dr. Samuel J., Anna Lois - Mrs. H. Raymond Charles, Harold M., and John C.), 15 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Katie G. Geigley). One grandson preceded her in death. She was a member of the Stony Brook Mennonite Church of which her husband is pastor, and where funeral services were held Aug. 21, with Willard Delp, Paul Dagen, and Richard Danner officiating.
Hallman, Anna Fretz, daughter of Christian and Lydia (Cressman) Fretz, was born Aug. 23, 1896; died suddenly Sept. 30, 1966; aged 70 y. 1 m. 7 d. On Dec. 19, 1923, she was married to Aaron T. Hallman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Willis), 2 daughters (Beatrice - Mrs. Roy Steckley and Eileen - Mrs. Ralph Snyder), one sister (Mrs. Lena Reeser), one sister-in-law (Mrs. Irene Fretz), and 10 grandchildren. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Vineland, Ont., where funeral services were held Oct. 3, conducted by J. B. Martin, assisted by John Wichert.
Hauder, William, son of Joseph and Phoebe (Burkey) Hauder, was born near Milford, Nebr., Dec. 1, 1890; died at the Crestview Home after a lingering illness; aged 75 y. 9 m. 29 d. On Dec. 19, 1912, he was married to Iva Hershberger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Myrton and Lawrence), one daughter (Naomi - Mrs. Albert Saltzman), 7 granchildren, one great-grandchild, and one brother (Emanuel). Preceding him in death were his parents, 3 brothers, 3 sisters, and one grandson. He was a member of the East Fairview Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 1, with Ammon Miller, Oliver Roth, and Sterling U. Stauffer officiating.
Hege, Bessie V., daughter of Daniel and Myrtle (Baker) Eshleman, was born Nov. 15, 1890; died at the Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown, Md. Oct. 8, 1966; aged 75 y. 10 m. 24 d. She was married to J. Aaron Hege 52 years ago. Surviving besides her husband are 7 childrenn (Martha - Mrs. William Stoner, Rhoda - Mrs. Marvin Farrow, Abram, Esther - Mrs. Ellis Woodcock, Naomi - Mrs. Edwin Jones, Lela - Mrs. John Crawford, and Aaron, Jr.), 3 brothers, 4 sisters, 25 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Burial in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.
Kennell, Annie, daughter of Adam and Veronica (Boshart) Wagner, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Jan. 31, 1884; died at her home in Wellesley, Ont., Sept. 9, 1966; aged 82 y. 7 m. 9 d. She was married to Joseph Kennell, who died June 7, 1955/ Surviving are 3 sons (Jonas, Azor, and Elkannah), 14 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by one son and one grandson. She was a member of Maple View Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 12, in charge of Steve Gerber, Chris Streicher, and Chris O. Erb.
Miller, Milo U., son of the late Moses M. and Lydia (Patterson) Miller, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., June 1, 1911; died at the Lagrange County Hospital, June 22, 1966; aged 55 y. 21 d. On Oct. 1, 1932, he was married to Mildred Mishler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Donald, Deldon, and Dean Meredith), 2 daughters (Dorene - Mrs. Carl Kauffman and Doris), 12 grandchildren, and 5 brothers (Ray, Ivan, Roy, Samuel, and Wilbur). Three sisters and one brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Emma Church, where funeral services were held June 24, in charge of Amos O. Hostetler and Orvan Bontrager.
Petersheim, Rhoda, daughter of John and the late Lottie (Sellenbaum) Hollinger, was born in Goodville, Pa., Feb. 12, 1922; died at Lancaster General Hospital, Sept. 15, 1966; aged 44 y. 7 m. 4 d. Surviving are her husband, Ivan B. Petersheim, one daughter (Judy - Mrs. Lewis Stoltzfus, Jr.), 2 sons (Jere W. and Carl R.), her father, 2 sisters (Miriam and Eva - Mrs. Amos Martin), and 5 brothers (Aaron, John, Mark, Luke, and Homer). SHe was a member of the Zion Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 18; interment in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Quest, Jessie Sarah, daughter of Oliver and Elsie Berkey, was born at Cheyenne, Wyo., Nov. 8, 1941; died of exposure Oct. 13, 1966, after having been lost in the Cascade Mountains near Marion Forks, Oreg.; aged 24 y. 11 m. 5 d. Most of her life was spent in the Sheridan, Oreg., community. On March 25, 1962, she was married to Dale Quest, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Tina René), her mother, 3 sisters (Edith - Mrs. T. D. Cyrus, Sherry - Mrs. Lester Steckly, and Ellen - Mrs. Harold Miller), 3 brothers (Mervin, Marvin, and Ralph), and one grandmother (Mrs. Jessie Loehr). Services were conducted at the Salem Church, Oct. 17, in charge of Wilbert Nafziger and Roy Hostetler; interment in the Mennonite cemetery at Sheridan, Oreg.
Self, LeRoy W., son of John W. and Anna (Jones) Self, was born Dec. 5, 1896; died at the St. Francis Hospital, Peoria, Ill., Oct. 17, 1966; aged 69 y. 10 m. 12 d. Survivors include one daughter (Martha - Mrs. Ernest Aupperle), one son (Carl L.), 3 grandchildren, 4 stepgrandchildren, and one siter (Mrs. Ida Milliman). One daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Ann Street Church. Funeral services were held at the Gauss Funeral Home, Peoria, in charge of J. J. Hostetler; interment in Springdale Cemetery, Peoria.
Stoll, Joella Jane, daughter of Robert L. and Verda (Gingerich) Stoll, was born in Daviess Co., Ind., March 17, 1951; died instantly in the same accident as her father, Sept. 25, 1966; aged 15 y. 6 m. 8 d. She is survived by her mother, 4 brothers (Jeffery, Roger, Allen, and Gerald), and her grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Herman Stoll and Mrs. Mary Gingerich). She was a member of the Providence Church, Washington, Ind. Funeral services were held at the Berea Church, Sept. 27, in charge of Tobias Slaubaugh, assisted by Edd P. Shrock and William R. Miller.
Stoll, Robert L., son of Herman and Agnes (Kauffman) Stoll, was born in Daviess Co., Ind., July 2, 1928; died in the Daviess County Hospital, Sept. 25, 1966, about two hours after he was injured in a car accident; aged 38 y. 3 m. 21 d. On Jan. 13, 1949, he was married to Verda Gingerich, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Jeffery, Roger, Allen, and Gerald), his parents, 3 brothers (William J., Frank, and Herman, Jr.), and 3 sisters (Mary Lou - Mrs. Loren Yoder, Martha Belle - Mrs. Lyle Burkholder, and Barbara Jean - Mrs. Albert Lengacher). One daughter died in the same accident. He was a member of the Providence Church, Washington, Ind. Funeral services were held at the Berea Church, Sept. 27, in charge of Tobias Slaubaugh, assisted by Edd P. Shrock and William R. Miller.
Wengerd, Elizabeth Miller, daughter of Alexander and Catherine Miller, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, March 7, 1889; died at her home in Millersburg, Ohio, Oct. 12, 1966; aged 77 y. 7 m. 5 d. On April 22, 1906, she was married to Allen S. Wengard, who died April 20, 1966. Surviving are 4 children (Owen, Sherman, Wilmer, and Carol Ann - Mrs. Dallas Alberts), 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one brother (Robert), and one sister (Mrs. Katie Ann Zook). Five sisters and 2 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Berlin Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 16, with Paul Hummel and Earl E. Miller officiating.
Yoder, Henry J., son of Jeremiah and Fanny (Bender) Yoder, was born at Arthur, Ill., Oct. 19, 1893; died in the Washington, Iowa, Hospital, Oct. 15, 1966; aged 72 y. 11 m. 26 d. On April 9, 1919, he was married to Lenora Mae Boshart, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Leila - Mrs. Maurice Grieser, Maleta - Mrs. Lawrence Berquist, and Zona - Mrs. Harlan Widmer), 13 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Moses F. and Edward J.), and 2 sisters (Anna and Lizzie - Mrs. Sam Thomas). He was a member of the Bethel Church at Wayland, where funeral services were held, with Simon Gingerich and Willard Leichty officiating.
Zaerr, Curtis Lee, son of Raymond and Inez (Short) Zaerr, was born near Archbold, Ohio, April 22, 1939; died in a truck accident near Norwalk, Ohio, Sept. 25, 1966; aged 27 y. 5 m. 3 d. On May 5, 1963, he was married to Mary Linda Ward, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Rose Marie and Nancy Lyn), his parents, one sister (Vieanna - Mrs. Dale Fielitz), and 3 brothers (Maurice, Wayne, and Eugene). He was a member of the Lockport Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 28, with Walter Stuckey and Dale Wyse officiating; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
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Coyle, Lydia, daughter of John and Martha Rankin Kreider, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 12, 1877; died at the Oreville Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 8, 1966; aged 88 y. 10 m. 26 d. On Jan. 14, 1903, she was married to Harry M. Coyle, who died April 10, 1940. Surviving are 2 children (John A. and Mary Jane - Mrs. A. Landis Stauffer), 13 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Viola Hofstott). Preceding her in death were one brother, 2 sisters, and 2 daughters. She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Church. Funeral services were held at the Bachman Funeral Home, Strasburg, Pa., Oct. 11, with Clair B. Eby and C. Marvin Eshleman officiating; interment in Strasburg Cemetery.
Gingerich, Eli J., son of Jonas and Emma (Stutzman) Gingerich, was born in Geauga Co., Ohio, Dec. 16, 1892; died at Grace Hospital, Hutchinson, Kans., Aug. 21, 1966; aged 73 y. 8 m. 5 d. On Nov. 12, 1914, he was married to Mattie Fry, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (John M., Joe E., Fred E., and Merl M.), 3 daughters (Mrs. Velma Givens, Mrs. Mary Lou Chappel, and Mrs. Lovella Torbert), one sister (Mrs. Anna Hochstetler), 3 brothers (Jake, Sam, and John), one stepsister (Sarah Miller), 4 half brothers (Jonas, Levi, Chris, and Dan), 22 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He was a charter member of the Yoder Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Edward Yutzy.
Hostetler, Sarah, was born at Kokomo, Ind., Nov. 9, 1890; died at the Murphy Medical Center, Warsaw, Oct. 2, 1966; aged 75 y. 11 m. 13 d. She was married to Elmer Shaffer, who died in 1939. Eight years ago she married Levi Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 stepsons (Raymond and Walter Shaffer), 2 stepdaughters (Esther - Mrs. Forrest Slater and Elta - Mrs. Gordon Tillan), one brother (Harry Sommers), and 2 sisters (Lizzie - Mrs. Dan Hershberger and Iva Sommers). She was a member of the North Goshen Church. Services were held at the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, with Don Augsburger officiating; interment in Mast Cemetery, Kokomo.
Humphries, Isaac Otto, son of Otto and Mary (Amstutz) Humphries, was born near Dover, Del., April 14, 1940; died as the result of an accident while at work on July 8, 1966; aged 26 y. 2 m. 24 d. On June 11, 1960, he was married to Clara Troyer, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Isaac Otto, Jr.), his mother, 5 brothers (Jerry, Allen, Raymond, Robert, and William), and one sister (Mrs. Betty Plank). Funeral services were held at Central Church, Dover, July 11, in charge of Alvin Mast, Daniel V. Yoder, and Jesse J. Yoder.
Kempf, Ralph Earl, son of Menno J. and Magdalene (Rhodes) Kempf, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, July 30, 1909; died at his home Oct. 8, 1966; aged 57 y. 2 m. 8 d. Surviving are one brother (Lee R.) and 2 sisters (Cora - Mrs. Richard Westfall and Dora - Mrs. Andrew Snyder). Funeral services were held at the Yoder Funeral Home, Kalona, Oct. 11, with Alva Swartzentruber and A. Lloyd Swartzentruber officiating; interment in East Union Cemetery.
Kropf, John, son of David and Magdalena (Lichty) Kropf, was born Aug. 18, 1891; died at Kitchener, Ont., Sept. 14, 1966; aged 75 y. 27 d. In 1914 he was married to Catherine Brenneman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Melvin, Luella - Mrs. Gordon Burgetz, Alice - Mrs. Roy Martin, and Beatrice - Mrs. Edwin Cressman), 2 brothers (Joseph and David), and 2 sisters (Fanny - Mrs. Christian Brunk and Leah - Mrs. George Poole). He was predeceased by 2 brothers and 4 sisters. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, where funeral services were held Sept. 18, with Robert N. Johnson and C. F. Derstine officiating.
Kulp, Susie L., daughter of Francis F. and Annie (Landis) Kulp, was born at Skippack, Pa., Dec. 11, 1885; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Oct. 14, 1966; aged 80 y. 10 m. 3 d. Surviving are one daughter (Martha Keyser) and 2 sisters (Annie - Mrs. Harrison Benner and Maggie Kulp). She was a member of the Upper Skippack Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 17, with Daniel Reinford and Elmer Kolb officiating.
Musselman, George G., son of George L. and Hannah (Good) Musselman, was born at Conestoga, Ont., July 12, 1908; died at St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph, Ont., Oct. 12, 1966; aged 58 y. 3 m. On Sept. 12, 1934, he was married to Beulah Snider, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Omar Bauman and Carol) and one sister (Mrs. Edna Francis). One son predeceased him. He was a member of the Elmira Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 15, with Vernon Leis, Howard Bauman, and Roy Koch officiating.
Parsons, Jess, was born at Burlingame, Kans., June 19, 1877; died at Grace Hospital, Hutchinson, Kans., Oct. 16, 1966; aged 89 y. 3 m. 27 d. On Dec. 8, 1897, he was married to Annie Yoder, who died July 20, 1944. He is survived by 3 children (Oney, Nora - Mrs. Menno Oyer, and Frances - Mrs. Delmar Darland), 6 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. Three daughters (Ida Mae, Goldie, and Cora - Mrs. V. D. Miller) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Pershing Street Church. Funeral services were held at the Johnson Funeral Home, Hutchinson, Oct. 19, with Allen Erb and Sanford King officiating; interment in West Liberty (Kans.) Cemetery.
Rappe, Bessie M., daughter of Dan L. and Laura (Christner) Yoder, was born at Arthur, Ill., May 27, 1911; died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident Oct. 25, 1966; aged 55 y. 4 m. 28 d. She was married to Raymond Rappe, who survives. Also surviving are 8 brothers (David, Moses, Jerry, Mahlon, Virgil, George, Merle, and Lloyd) and one sister (Mrs. Clara Yoder). Her mother preceded her in death in 1961 and her father in 1964. She was a member of the Milan Center Church. Funeral services were held at the Leo Church, Oct. 28; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery, Burr Oak, Mich.
Roth, Earl Edward, son of Nicholas and Amanda (Bender) Roth, was born at Milford, Nebr., June 26, 1904; died at Kalona, Iowa, Oct. 17, 1966; aged 62 y. 3 m. 21 d. On Dec. 11, 1930, he was married to Elva Hershberger, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Luora - Mrs. Glen Liechty, Ila - Mrs. Paul Hochstetler, and Lila - Mrs. Glen Byers), 2 brothers (David and Lee), and 2 sisters (Lydia - Mrs. J. B. Stauffer and Alta). He was a member of the Wellman Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 20, with George S. Miller, A. Lloyd Swartzendruber, and Noah Landis officiating.
Smead, Leah, daughter of Christian and Anna (Schwartz) Neuhouser, was born at Grabill, Ind., Dec. 27, 1879; died at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Oct. 23, 1966; aged 86 y. 9 m. 26 d. In 1902 she was married to Louis Smead, who died in 1929. Surviving are 11 children (Lewis, Bessie - Mrs. Harry Hursh, Leah - Mrs. Albert Riegsecher, Arthur, Mary - Mrs. Ray Meinderding, Charles, Oscar, William, Iva - Mrs. Jonas Yoder, Robert, and Florence - Mrs. Bert Furney), 31 grandchildren, and 34 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Leo Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 26, in charge of Carl J. Rudy; interment in Yaggy Cemetery.
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Augsburger, Edwin Earl, son of William and Anna (Plank) Augsburger, was born in Kosciusko Co., Ind., Sept. 26, 1917; died at the Logansport State Hospital, Oct. 6, 1966; aged 49 y. 10 d. He had been a patient at the state hospital since 1944. Surviving are one sister (Erma), one aunt (Mrs. Edna Fuller), and one uncle (Oscar Plank). Funeral services were held at the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, Ind., Oct. 8, with Edwin J. Yoder officiating; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery, Topeka, Ind.
Brenneman, Bess L., daughter of Hiram and Eva (Ritchie) Hoover, was born at Singers Glen, Va., May 5, 1891; died at the Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio, Oct. 9, 1966; aged 75 y. 5 m. 4 d. On May 15, 1909, she was married to Jess Brenneman, who preceded her in death in 1956. Surviving are one son (Hiram), 3 daughters (Eva - Mrs. Edward Stalter, Kathryn - Mrs. Bud Bame, and Betty - Mrs. Andrew Brescoe), 2 brothers (Benjamin and George), one sister (Mrs. Willis Ross), 9 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren). She was a member of the Tuttle Avenue Church, Sarasota, Fla. Funeral services were held at the Pike Church, Elida, Ohio, with Elmer Yoder, Richard Martin, and Ronald Cannon officiating; interment in Salem Cemetery.
Buschert, Earl, son of Norman and Mary (Weber) Buschert, was born at Carstairs, Alta., Sept. 26, 1904; died at the Didsbury General Hospital, Oct. 10, 1966; aged 62 y. 14 d. On March 8, 1931, he was married to Ruth Dettwiler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Rhoda, Elaine - Mrs. Donald Gage, Florence, and Sharon), 4 sons (Glen, Cecil, Merle, and Lowell), 3 brothers (Lorne, Roy, and Gordon), 2 sisters (Myrtle and Mabel), and one granddaughter. Two daughters (Reta and Janet) predeceased him. He was a member of the West Zion Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 14, with C. J. Ramer and Linford Hackman officiating.
Fulmer, Leidy K., son of WIlliam and Mary Jane (Kratz) Fulmer, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., March 25, 1901; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Oct. 27, 1966; aged 65 y. 7 m. 2 d. He was married to Florence Detweiler, who died in November, 1965. Surviving are one daughter (Anna D.), 2 sons (Marvin D. and Clyde D.), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Addie Leber, Mrs. Maggie Ruth, and Mrs. Norman Allebach). A daughter (Ruth) died in 1939. He was a member of the Perkasie Church. Funeral services were held at Blooming Glen Church, Oct. 31, with James M. Lapp and Richard C. Detweiler officiating.
Gingrich, Elias M., son of Elias M. and Anna (Martin) Gingrich, was born in Ontario, Canada; died at the Ephrata Community Hospital, Ephrata, Pa., Oct. 13, 1966; aged 79 y. He was married to Rebecca Bauman, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Lucinda - Mrs. David Burkholder, Elsie - Mrs. Adam K. Burkholder, Minerva - Mrs. Louis Hurst, Lovina - Mrs. David Z. Martin, Elias B., and Sidney B.), one brother (John M.), 68 grandchildren, and 41 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Fairview Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 17, in charge of Milo Lehman.
Godshall, Howard Landis, son of John R. and Anna (Landis) Godshall, was born at Telford, Pa., April 1, 1903; died at the Norristown State Hospital, Oct. 27, 1966; aged 63 y. 6 m. 26 d. On Oct. 14, 1922, he was married to Alverda Freed, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Ruth - Mrs. Sylvanius Zeigler), one sister, 3 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Rockhill Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 30, with Clinton Landis and Merrill Landis officiating.
Grieser, George M., son of Daniel and Magdalena (Gingerich) Grieser, was born in Baden, Germany, Jan. 26, 1878; died at his home in Dewey, Ill., Oct. 29, 1966; aged 88 y. 9 m. 3 d. On Jan. 12, 1904, he was married to Lena M. Baecher, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Lester J., Edna M., Melvin R., Delilah - Mrs. Robert Massanari, Roy E., and Delmar E.), 18 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. One son preceded him in death in 1950. He was a member of the East Bend Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 1, with J. A. Heiser, Ivan Birkey, and Alton Horst officiating.
Hauder, Martha Steider, was born in Illinois, May 11, 1884; died at Downey, Calif., Oct. 19, 1966; aged 82 y. 5 m. 8 d. On April 24, 1904, she was married to Joseph B. Hauder, who died in 1963. Surviving are 11 children (Floyd, Lester, William, Harry, Clayton, Velma - Mrs. Ethan Engle, Elda - Mrs. Chad Stanford, Hazel - Mrs. Joseph Dickenson, Wilda, Myrtle - Mrs. Walter Rediger, and Lois - Mrs. Amos Drawbond), 31 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. An infant daughter preceded her in death.
Lehman, Paul W., son of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Weaver) Lehman, was born in Osceola Co., Iowa, May 9, 1909; died Oct. 12, 1966; aged 57 y. 5 m. 3 d. On Nov. 25, 1934, he was married to Irene Sauder, who preceded him in death 7 months ago. Surviving are one brother (Milo D.) and 4 sisters (Fannie - Mrs. John Gingrich, Mary - Mrs. Clyde Sadler, Ruth - Mrs. Amos Brubaker, and Martha - Mrs. Norman High). Two brothers (Jesse and Philip) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Fairview Church. Funeral services were held at his home near Myerstown, Pa., and at the Martins Church, Oct. 15.
Martin, Lesher David, son of Benjamin and Emma (Lesher) Martin, was born in Washington Co., Md., Sept. 10, 1916; died Oct. 29, 1966; aged 50 y. 1 m. 19 d. On Dec. 28, 1937, he was married to Flossie Burkholder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Marvin Arnold, Phyllis - Mrs. Howard Langston, and Arvid Darrel), one brother (Ezra), 2 sisters (Alta and Viola), and 2 grandchildren. He was a member of the Cedar Grove Church, Greencastle, Pa., where funeral services were held Nov. 1, with Nelson L. Martin and John F. Grove officiating; interment in Reiff Mennonite Cemetery.
Martin, Herbert Leroy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milo Martin, was born at Goshen, Ind., June 3, 1930; died at the New Castle State Hospital, Nov. 2, 1966; aged 36 y. 4 m. 30 d. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are 2 sisters (Fern - Mrs. Ray Christman and Lois - Mrs. Dwight Kime) and one grandmother (Mrs. Anna Welty). Funeral services were held at the Yellow Creek Church, Nov. 4, with Mahlon D. Miller officiating.
Moyer, Mary, daughter of Charles and Elsie (Myers) Kulp, was born near Souderton, Pa., Aug. 12, 1934; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, Oct. 26, 1966; aged 32 y. 2 m. 14 d. On Oct. 4, 1952, she was married to Bruce Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Lee), 2 daughters (Sylvia and Louise), one brother (Charles D.), and 2 sisters (Martha - Mrs. Paul Landis and Ruth - Mrs. Robert Brimstetter). She was a member of the Elizabethtown Church. Funeral services were held at the Rockhill Church, Oct. 29, with Clinton Landis and Walter Keener officiating.
Rhoads, Amanda, daughter of Peter and Susan (Wenger) Helt, was born near Mt. Joy, Pa., June 13, 1881; died at the Ephrata Community Hospital, Aug. 31, 1966; aged 85 y. 2 m. 18 d. She was married to Abram K. Rhoads, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Clarence H., Ephraim H., Susan - Mrs. John Stauffer, Peter H., and Edna - Mrs. Clyde Shearer), 28 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and one brother (Francis W.). She was a member of the Landis Valley Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 3, with Ira D. Landis and Levi M. Weaver officiating.
Rychener, Carl G., son of Elmer and Lena (King) Rychener, was born near Archbold, Ohio, April 10, 1914; died near Lyons, Ohio, Oct. 20, 1966; aged 52 y. 6 m. 10 d. On Aug. 25, 1936, he was married to Lucille Beck, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Larry, Duane, and Lonnie), one daughter (Glora Belle - Mrs. Tom Yoder), 4 brothers (Nelson, Earl, Dale, and Lloyd), 4 sisters (Irene - Mrs. Ora Frey, Velma, Loueen - Mrs. Russell Wyse, and Ada - Mrs. Bob Ferguson), his mother, and 3 grandchildren. He was a member of the Zion Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 23, with Ellis Croyle and P. L. Frey officiating; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Schmidt, Lydia, daughter of John and Katie (Miller) Schmidt, was born at Baden, Ont., Sept. 16, 1884; died at the Scott Pavilion, Kitchener, Aug. 22, 1966; aged 81 y. 11 m. 6 d. Surviving are 2 brothers (Noah and Aaron) and 2 sisters (Mary - Mrs. Moses Steinman and Elmina). Two brothers (Samuel and Abraham) predeceased her. She was a member of Steinman's Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 25, with Emanuel Steinman, Elmer Schwartzentruber, and Orland Gingerich officiating.
Schwartzentruber, Wayne William, son of Orland and Betty Schwartzentruber, was born near Zurich, Ont., July 12, 1963; died May 12, 1966, from injuries received in a car accident; aged 2 y. 10 m. Surviving are one brother (John James), 3 sisters (Grace Ruth, Lovina Kimberly, and Dale Marie), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. John Huston). Funeral services were held at Zurich Church, May 14, in charge of Orval Jantzi.
Schwartzentruber, Amos, son of the late Jacob and Magdalena (Schultz) Schwartzentruber, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Sept. 2, 1893; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., June 2, 1966; aged 72 y. 9 m. On Jan. 17, 1915, he was married to Clara Jantzi, who predeceased him July 12, 1917. On June 23, 1920, he was married to Edna Litwiller, who survives. Also surviving are one son (A. Orley), 2 daughters (Doris - Mrs. Lauren Wispe and Anita - Mrs. Raul Garcia), 2 brothers (John and Emanuel), one sister (Mrs. Jeremiah Ramseyer), and 9 grandchildren. Following his ordination to the Christian ministry in 1924, Amos and Edna sailed for South America, having been appointed by the Mennonite Board of Missions to serve in Argentina. In July, 1934, he was ordained to the office of bishop to serve congregations in Argentina. After 40 years of service, the Schwartzentrubers retired in 1963 and took up residence in Kitchener. Funeral services were held at Steinman's Church, with Orland Gingerich and Paul Erb officiating; interment in St. Agatha Mennonite Cemetery.
Stover, Henry K., son of the late John and Nancy (Kauffman) Stover, was born near Thompsontown, Pa., Nov. 21, 1886; died at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, Pa., Oct. 26, 1966; aged 79 y. 11 m. 5 d. On Nov. 27, 1913, he was married to Leah N. Horst, who died Dec. 15, 1944. On Dec. 2, 1947, he was married to Maggie Good, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Elizabeth, Anna, John, Leah, and Esther), one sister (Mrs. Sarah Crouse), 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 4 stepgrandchildren, and 16 step-great-grandchildren. One daughter (Mary) preceded him in death six months ago. His 2 brothers and 2 sisters preceded him in death also. He was a member of the Dohner Church, where he served as deacon for 29 years. Funeral services were held at the Gingrich Church, Oct. 29, with Robert Miller, Paul Ebersole, Simon Bucher, and Aaron Shank officiating.
Stutzman, Phoebe, daughter of Jacob and Philippina Stauffer, was born at Milford, Nebr., Aug. 5, 1885; died Oct. 17, 1966; aged 81 y. 2 m. 2 d. On Feb. 1, 1912, she was married to David J. Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Norma - Mrs. Merle Rediger, Edna - Mrs. Emanuel Oswald, Melvin, Mary - Mrs. Burdette Burkey, Wayne, Aden, and Violet - Mrs. Delmar Roth), 23 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Jacob and Chris G.). Preceding her in death were 3 grandsons, her parents, 6 sisters, and one brother. She was a member of the East Fairview Church.
Wood, James S., son of Mr. and Mrs. James Wood, was born in England, Sept. 23, 1882; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Aug. 22, 1966; aged 83 y. 11 m. His first wife, Emily Finch of England, predeceased him. In 1942 he was married to Emma Spenler of Baden, who died Aug. 2, 1954. Surviving are one son (James) and 6 daughters (Mrs. Dora Archer, Mrs. Valentine Lotz, Mrs. Adelaide Read, Mrs. Gertrude Burt, Mrs. Alice Taylor, and Mrs. Lillian Lunz). He was a member of Steinman's Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 26, in charge of Elmer Schwartzentruber, Emanuel Steinman, and Orland Gingerich.
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