Bast.- Mary, daughter of John and Barbara Schultz, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont, Nov. 27, 1883; died suddenly at her home in Wellesley, following a heart attack, June 16, 1967; aged 83 y. 6 m. 20 d. On May 3, 1933, she was married to Samuel Bast, who survives. Also surviving is one sister (Elizabeth-Mrs. Samuel Leis). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 3 sisters. She was a member of the Maple View Church, where funeral services were held June 19, with Chris 0. Erb, Alvin Leis, and Chris Streicher officiating.
Beller.- Sarah, daughter of Joe and Katharine (Stalter) Good, was born at Hopedale, Ill., Apr. 17, 1869; died at Maple Lawn Homes, Eureka, Ill., July 8, 1967; aged 98 y. 2 m. 21 d. On Aug. 12, 1906, she was married to John Beller, who died in 1953. Surviving are 6 stepdaughters (Mrs. Katie Orendorff, Mrs. Emma Roeschley, Mrs. Mary Yordy, Mrs. Lena Hartzler, Mrs. Barbra Middleton, and Mrs. Lovina Roeschley), 26 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren, and 22 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers, 2 stepsons, 2 stepdaughters, and 6 sisters. She was a member of the Waldo Church where funeral services were held, with Earl Sears officiating; interment in Pike Township Cemetery, Graymont.
Campbell.- Odie Berry, son of Ailet and Arminta (Coffey) Campbell, was born near Loue, Va., Oct. 5. 1903; died at his home in Stuarts Draft, Va., after a long illness, Apr. 23, 1967; aged 63 y. 6 m. 18 d. On Aug. 15, 1931, he was married to Ruth Bridge, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Davis E., Lawrence M., Twilla Jean-Mrs. James Truslow, Galen H., and Wayne B.), 4 grandchildren, one brother (Woodro D.), and one sister (Eva-Mrs. Forrest Coffey). He was a member of the Mountain View Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 26, conducted by Roy Kiser, Paul Barnhart, Frank Hatter, and Silas Brydge.
Garber.- Joseph, was born May 21, 1895; died (at Eureka (Ill.) Hospital, July 5, 1967; aged 72 y. 1m. 14 d. On July 16, 1920, he was married to Freda Cordes, who died Sept. 23, 1930. On July 19, 1953, he was married to Lenna M. Humphrey, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Arthur L.), 2 daughters (Faye-Mrs. James Steffen and Lois-Mrs. Glen Byler), one stepdaughter (Thelma Humphrey), 4 sisters (Mrs. Anna Schrock. Mrs. Laura Schrock, Madeline, and Martha Garber, 8 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Metamora Church, where funeral services were held July 8, with Roy Bucher officiating.
Haarer.- William Henry, son of Charles and Elizabeth (Emmert) Haarer, was born at Mancelona, Mich., Jan. 7, 1885; died at Froh Bros. Homestead, Sturgis, Mich., after an illness of 17 years, July 9, 1967; aged 82 y. 6 m. 2 d. On July 16, 1911, he was married to Fannie Eash, who survives. Also surviving are 9 children (Aldine C., Corona Weldy, Sylvester R., Leonard A., Mary Ellen Troyer, Paul W., David L., William H., Jr., and Samuel J.), 33 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mary Kauffman). He was a member of the Shore Church, where funeral services were held July 11, with Orvin H. Hooley, D. A. Yoder, and Homer J. Miller officiating.
Hange.- Elizabeth, daughter of John and Mary (Rickert) Ruth, was born at Line Lexington, Pa., Apr. 5, 1879; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., June 27, 1967; aged 88 y. 2 m. 22 d. On Mar. 23, 1901, she was married to Joseph Hange, who died Sept. 25, 1950. Surviving are 8 children (Levi R., John R., William R., Anna R.-Mrs. Erwin Clemmer, Ida R. Moyer, Elmer R., Elizabeth R.-Mrs. John Alderfer, and Rose R.-Mrs. Herbert Delp), 32 grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and 2 brothers (Israel and Jacob). She was a member of the Line Lexington Church, where funeral services were held July 1, with Arthur Ruth, Claude Meyers, and Floyd Hackman officiating.
Heer.- Rose Elizabeth, daughter of John and Sarah (Koch) Sully, was born at St. Jacobs, Ont., Jan. 11, 1909; died June 28, 1967; aged 58 y. 5 m. 17 d. On Dec. 24, 1935, she was married to Albert Heer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Emanuel Metzger and Reta-Mrs. Ronald Garner). One son preceded her in death. She was a member of the St. Jacobs Church, where funeral services were held June 30, with Glenn Brubacher officiating.
Nussbaum.- Anna Arlene, daughter of Joel and Elizabeth (Berg) Falb, was born in Orrville, Ohio, Feb. 10, 1910; died in Timken Mercy Hospital, Canton, Ohio, as the result of a cerebral hemorrhage, July 11, 1967; aged 57 y. 5 m. 1 d. On Feb. 10, 1929, she was married to Lewis Nussbaum, who died Aug. 30, 1959. Surviving are 9 children (Betty Jean-Mrs. Eli Hochstetler, Edith Ann-Mrs. Neil Gingerich, Doris Eileen-Mrs. Edward Stutzman, Kenneth Leroy, Gordon Everett, Claire Evan, Earl Melvin, Evelyn Marie -Mrs. Kester White, and Norman Lee), 25 grandchildren, and 5 brothers and sisters (Mildred-Mrs. Elias Keiner, Mylon, Grace-Mrs. Osborne Tichenor, Warren, and Lillian-Mrs. Bob Braun). She was preceded in death by one brother (Dennis). Funeral services were held in the Kidron Church, July 13, in charge of Bill Detweiler, Paul Hummel, and Sanford Oyer.
Risser.- Jacob H., son of John and Barbara (Martin) Risser, was born in Washington Co., Md., Feb. 13, 1880; died at Maugansville, Md., July 8, 1967; aged 87 y. 4 m. 25 d. On Dec. 16, 1902, he was married to Anna M. Horst, who died Jan. 7, 1933. Surviving are 4 daughters (Fanny-Mrs. Amos Diller, Rhoda-Mrs. Adin Hege, Anna, and Mary-Mrs. Aldus Martin), 4 half brothers (Henry Baer, Adam Baer, Isaac Baer, and Benjamin Baer), 3 half sisters (Mrs. Leah Martin, Mrs. Jonas Hege, and Martha Baer), and one stepsister (Mrs. Amanda Martin). He was a member of Reiff's Church, where funeral services were held July 12, with Reuben E. Martin, Oliver H. Martin, Nelson H. Martin, and Earl Miller officiating.
Rosenberger.- Henry Godshalk. son of Abram and Mary (Godshalk) Rosenberger, was born at Chalfont, Pa., Mar. 22, 1894; died at his home, of heart failure, June 13, 1967; aged 73 y. 2 m. 22 d. On Feb. 3, 1916, he was married to Lydia Swartley Garges, who died Nov. 24. 1949. On Apr. 4, 1951, he was married to Mary Rush Overholt, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Abram G., Anna-Mrs. Alvin Detweiler, Earl G., and Elton), 12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one sister (Emma). He was a member of the Blooming Glen Church, where funeral services were held June 17, with David F. Derstine, Jr., officiating.
Schmitt.- Lavina, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schmidt, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont, Jan 23, 1889; died at Freeport, Ont, July 8, 1967; aged 78 y. 5 m. 15 d. She was married to Lanson Schiedel, who died in 1932. In 1944 she was married to Emmanuel Schmitt, who died in 1957. Surviving are 8 children (Harold Schiedel, Carl Schiedel, John Schiedel, Daniel Schmitt, Edna-Mrs. Edward Knorr, Mary-Mrs. Joseph Fatham, Dorothy-Mrs. George McKee, and Mrs. Vera Wismer), 2 sisters (Mrs. Ervin Reick and Mrs. Harold Bowden), one brother (Herman Schmidt), 14 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Shantz Church, where funeral services were held July 11, with Leslie Witmer officiating; interment in Mannheim Cemetery.
Stutzman.- Menno, son of David D. and Mary Ann (Beckler) Stutzman, was born at Milford, Neb., June 26, 1895; died of cancer at the Lutheran Memorial Hospital, Grand Island, Neb., June 14, 1967; aged 71 y. 11 m. 14 d. On May 18, 1918, he was married to Mary Stoltzfus, who died Sept. 1, 1938. On. Jan. 23, 1944, he was married to Naomi Dickel, who died Mar. 21, 1963. Surviving are 5 children (Delmar, Agnes-Mrs. Arthur J. Stutzman, Ervin, Arlene-Mrs. Cleve Stutzman, and Harold), 26 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mary Ann-Mrs. Amos Boshart and Mrs. Verda Hosteller), and 4 brothers (Ira, Joseph, David, and Albert). He was a member of the Wellman Church, where memorial services were held June 17, with Gideon G. Yoder and George S. Miller officiating.
Yoder.- Jonas Y., son of Yost M. and Gertrude Yoder, was born at Arthur, III., Nov. 14, 1883; died in a car accident at Kalona, Iowa, July 6, 1967; aged 83 y. 7 m. 22 d. In 1909 he was married to Amelia Yoder, who died in 1947. Surviving are one son (Lester), 4 grandchildren, 2 brothers (David Y. and Joseph Y.), 2 sisters (Anna-Mrs. L. A. Miller and Eliza-Mrs. Dan D. Miller), and one half brother (Levi Jess). He was a member of the Lower Deer Creek Church, where funeral services were held July 9, with John Y. Swartzendruber, Dean Swartzendruber, and Robert K. Yoder officiating.
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Aschliman.- Harvey Calvin, son of Joseph and Catherine (Lantz) Aschliman, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Apr. 29, 1887; died at Wauseon, Ohio, July 12, 1967; aged 80 y. 2 m. 14 d. On Apr. 13, 1913, he was married to Pearl Schmucker, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Vernon L., Kenneth E., Ralph E., and Kathryn A.), 19 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Arvada Graf and Louisa Rufenacht). He was a member of the Tedrow Church, where funeral services were held July 15, with Carl V. Yoder and Roy Sauder officiating; interment in Lockport Cemetery.
Burkey.- William, son of Emil and Lena (Stutzman) Burkey, was born near Milford, Neb., Apr. 8, 1904; died June 14, 1967; aged 63 y. 2 m. 6 d. On Sept. 14, 1927, he was married to Leah Rediger, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Alfred, Gilbert, and Galen), 2 daughters (Vada Kauffman and Marcele Burkey), one brother (Harry), and 6 sisters (Edith Stauffer, Barbara Zimmerman, Hazel Burkey, Norma Carrels, Ruby Glendenning, and Mabel Birky). One daughter (Wilma) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Plainview Church.
Gascho.- Ezra, son of John and Catherine (Lichti) Gascho, was born at Wellesley, Ont., Sept. 19, 1893; died of cancer at Stratford (Ont.) General Hospital, July 15, 1967; aged 73 y. 9 m. 26 d. In 1916 he was married to Rachel Boshart, who died in 1948. In 1951 he was married to Barbara Stere, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (John, Laura-Mrs. Leroy Erb, Lloyd), 3 brothers (Samuel, John, and David), and one sister (Mary-Mrs. Noah Yantzi). He was a member of the Tavistock Church. Funeral Services were held at the East Zorra Church, July 18 with Newton L. Gingerich, Dan Zehr, and David Schwartzentruber officiating.
Good.- Ressie F., daughter of Andrew and Sarah (Landes) Berry, was born at Harrisonburg, Va., Dec 8, 1894; died at a nursing home in Nampa, Idaho, June 15, 1967; aged 72 y. 6 m. 7 d. In 1913 she was married to David A. Good, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sisters (Mrs. Ina Flisher, Mrs. Ruth Good, Mrs. Rose Brenneman, and Mrs. Myrta Brenneman) and one brother (Clark). She was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 2 brothers. She was a member of First Mennonite, Nampa, where her husband served as minister for many years and where funeral services were held June 20, with Harold Hochstetler and Robert Garber officiating.
Honderich.- Anna, was born at Middlebury, Ind., Feb. 21, 1882; died in Magic Valley Memorial Hospital, Idaho, after a short illness, June 23, 1967; aged 85 y. 4 m. 2 d. In 1901 she was married to David Kauffman, who died in 1941. In 1952 she was married to Samuel Honderich, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Paul Kauffman), 4 daughters (Esther-Mrs. L. Haldeman, Ruth-Mrs. T. T. Reid, Naomi-Mrs. Harold Hooley, and Dorothy-Mrs. Arthur Scherts), 2 stepsons (Walter Honderich and Robert Honderich), one stepdaughter (Anna-Mrs. C. C. Berkey), one brother (John Yoder), one sister (Mrs. Dessie Hostetler), one half sister (Mrs. Grace Dunn), 6 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the East Church (Filer), where funeral services were held June 26, with Royden Schweitzer officiating; interment in Kohlerlawn Cemetery, Nampa.
Kipfer.- Edward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Menno Kipfer, was born in Oxford Co., Ont., May 28, 1908; died suddenly at K-W Hospital, July 15, 1967; aged 59 y. 1 m. 17 d. On Sept. 18, 1937, he was married to Verna Steinman, who survives. He was a member of First Mennonite, Kitchener, where funeral services were held July 19, with Robert N. Johnson and C. F. Derstine officiating.
Landis.- J. Ellis, son of Sanford B. and E. Nora (Landis) Landis, was born near Bird in Hand, Pa., Oct. 10, 1896; died in General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., after an illness of one week, May 29, 1967; aged 70 y. 7 m. 19 d. On Oct. 29, 1918, he was married to Esther Witmer, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Mervin W., Norma E.-Mrs. Arthur S. Hess, J. Harold, Jay E., and Lois E.-Mrs. Harry J. Hostetler), 19 grandchildren, 2 sisters and one brother (Mrs. Edna Burkhart, A. Roy, and Anna-Mrs. Aaron Shenk). He was a member of the Stumptown Church, where funeral services were held June 1, with Paul Y. Landis, Lloyd M. Eby, and John Y. Oberholtzer officiating.
Markley.- Mary Ellen (Mollie), daughter of Joseph and
Elizabeth Joy Dye, was born at Woodsfield, Ohio, Sept. 10, 1875;
died at Wayne County Hospital, Wooster, Ohio, July 8, 1967; aged
91 y. 9 m. 28 d. On Dec. 18, 1895, she was married to David Markley,
who died in 1936. Surviving are 3 sons (David, Raymond, and Edward),
2 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. James Carney and Mrs. Mabel Flemming),
14 grandchildren, and 34 great-
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter. She
was a member of the Orrville Church. Funeral services were held
at Gresser Funeral Home, Orrville, with J. Lester Graybill officiating;
interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Roth.- Fredericka, was born at Red Cloud, Neb., Oct. 8, 1894; died at her home near Elkton, Mich., July 8, 1967; aged 72 y. 9 m. On Nov. 25, 1914, she was married to Jonathan Roth, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Alverda Rathke), one son (Marion), 4 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Amelia Schlabach), and one brother (John Fahndrich). Two sons preceded her in death. She was a member of the Michigan Avenue Church, Pigeon, where funeral services were held July 12, with Herbert Yoder officiating.
Stutzman,- Joseph, son of David D. and Mary Ann (Beckler) Stutzman, was born near Milford, Neb., Feb. 1, 1892; died of heart failure at the home of his son, Merle, at Shedd, Ore., where he had been visiting, July 3, 1967; aged 75 y. 5 m. 2 d. On Sept. 24, 1914, he was married to Anna Stoltzfus, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Merle, Gerald, and Wilford), 2 daughters (Erma-Mrs. Lloyd Troyer and Berdine-Mrs. Clifford Beckler), 29 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Ira, David, and Albert), and 2 sisters (Mary Ann-Mrs. Amos Boshart and Verda-Mrs. Jacob Hostettler). He was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 3 sisters He was a member of the Salem Church, South English, Iowa. Funeral services were held at Lebanon, Ore., July 5, in charge of Victor Kropf and Wilbert Kropf, and at Wellman, Iowa, July 8, with Dale Oswald, Alton Miller, and George Miller officiating.
Torkelson.- Severt Emil, was born in Christiana, Norway, Mar. 4, 1880; died at Brooks (Alta.) Hospital, May 4, 1967; aged 87 y. 2 m. He was the son of the late Severt and Elizabeth (Fryland) Torkelson, who immigrated to Kansas in 1881. On Feb. 23, 1910, he was married to Rosa Eggers. He is survived by 6 sons (Ernest, Sherman, Bennett, Arthur, Norman, and Kenneth), 3 brothers (Enos, Abraham, and Benjamin), 29 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, one son, and 7 granddaughters. He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Bethel Church, Duchess, May 8, with Mervin Baer and Dan Schlabach officiating.
Vance.- Emmatie, daughter of the late Addison and Callie (Arbogast) Long, was born in Pendleton Co., W. Va., Nov. 15, 1893; died at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg, W. Va., June 26, 1967; aged 73 y. 7 m. 11 d. On Nov. 27, 1915, she was married to Jason Vance, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Marie-Mrs. Gordon Bradfield, Virginia-Mrs. Arthur Torkelson, and Lucy), 3 sons (Clyde, Bert, and Harvey J.), 3 sisters (Mrs. Warren Vance, Mrs. Jasper Smith, and Mrs. Russell Vance), one brother (Ramon), 16 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. One granddaughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the Roaring Church. Funeral services were held at the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg, June 29, with John Risser, Oliver Keener, and Earl Champ officiating; interment in Boggs Cemetery near Mouth of Seneca, W. Va.
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Bowman.- Allan Fredrick, was born at Guernsey, Sask., Dec. 15, 1907; died at his home in Guernsey, of a heart attack; aged 59 y. 6 m. 27 d. On Sept. 17, 1932, he was married to Gladys Shuh, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, 3 sons (Rodney, Walter, and Robert), one daughter (Ruth), 3 grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. He was a member of the Sharon Church.
Eshleman.- Florence, daughter of Daniel and Anna (Shank) Eshleman, was born near Smithsburg, Md., Mar. 9, 1895; died at the Washington County Hospital, June 11, 1967; aged 72 y. 3 m. 2 d. Surviving are one sister (Mrs. Mary E. Benner) and one half brother (Martin H.). She was a member of Stouffer's Church, where funeral services were held June 14, with Reuben Martin, Mervin Martin, and Daniel Miller officiating.
Hershberger.- Paul A., son of A. P. and Sarah (Stutzman) Hershberger, was born at Milford, Neb., Mar. 13, 1900; died, following a heart attack, July 14, 1967; aged 67 y. 4 m. 1 d. On Dec. 23, 1923, he was married to Nettie Miller, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Bernard), 2 daughters (Shirley-Mrs. Leo Swartzendruber and Glennis-Mrs. Roger Hochstetler), 11 grandchildren, 2 brothers and 3 sisters (Ammon, Ezra, Mrs. Iva Hauder, Mrs. Lavina Rediger, and Mrs. Lucinda Earnest). Six brothers and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Wellman Church, where funeral services were held July 16, with Gideon G. Yoder in charge.
Neuenschwander.- Noah, son of David and Elizabeth (Loganbill) Neuenschwander, was born near Versailles, Mo., Mar. 22, 1885; died near Flanagan, Ill., July 5, 1967; aged 82 y. 3 m. 13 d. On Apr. 2, 1911, he was married to Goldie Mabel Culp Plank, who died July 16, 1936. On July 27, 1952, he was married to Magdalene Elizabeth Grove, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Homer M., Roy E., Daniel E., Victor E., and Noah A., Jr.), 3 daughters (Iva Rose-Mrs. Lloyd Hunter, Emma-Mrs. Harold Kaye, and Goldie-Mrs. Harry Muth), 3 sisters (Mrs. Rose Jensen, Fanny-Mrs. John Kiser, and Mrs. Ella King), 22 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 5 sisters, 2 brothers, and 3 sons. He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted by Rufus Horst and Earl Eberly; interment in Clearfork Cemetery.
Shank.- Chester B., son of Clarence and Mattie (Carpenter) Shank, was born at Marion, Pa., Dec. 2, 1919; died of a heart attack while traveling near Massena, N.Y., July 26, 1967; aged 47 y. 7 m. 24 d. On June 14, 1943, he was married to Mary Emma Zook, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Louise, Norma, and Betty), his father, one brother (Merle), and one sister (Ellen-Mrs. Charles Hunsecker). He was a member of the North Scottdale Church. Funeral services were held at the Kapr Funeral Home, Scottdale, July 29, with Gerald C. Studer and Keith Esch officiating.
Stoltzfus.- Sarah M., daughter of Noah Z. and Lydia (Hertzler) Yoder, was born at Concord, Tenn., Jan. 1, 1877; died at Tel-Hai Rest Home, Honey Brook, Pa., July 23, 1967; aged 90 y. 6 m. 22 d. On Nov. 25, 1902, she was married to John H. Neuhauser, who died July 29, 1903. On Nov. 7, 1910, she was married to Abner T. Stoltzfus, who died Feb. 28, 1963. Surviving are 2 sons (Roy and Frank Stoltzfus), one brother (Levi), and 9 grandchildren. She was a member of the Rock Church, where funeral services were held July 26, with C. J. Kurtz and Merle G. Stoltzfus officiating; interment in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Huffman.- Thomas Marshall, son of John J. and Mary (Beard) Huffman, was born in Augusta Co., Va., Feb. 7, 1886; died at Staunton, Va.. July 22, 1967; aged 81 y. 5 m. 15 d. He was married to Neale Sensabaugh, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Edith Landram and Mrs. Marie Halterman), 2 sons (Thomas A. and James E.), 3 sisters, 2 brothers, 12 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Staunton Church. Funeral services were held at the Bethlehem EUB Church, July 25, with Franklin E. Weaver and J. Mark Martin officiating.
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Buckwalter.- Katie M., daughter of Milton L. and Elizabeth Ann Buckwalter, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 28, 1886; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, July 4, 1967; aged 80 y. 7 m. 6 d. She was the last of her family and is survived by cousins. She was a member of Mellingers Church, where funeral services were held with Harry S. Lefever and Nelson Landis officiating.
Glide.- Roger Allen, infant son of John R. and Velda (Miller) Glick, Minot, N.D., was stillborn, July 25, 1967. He is survived by 2 sisters (Jane and Maria), one brother (Arden), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Click and Mr. and Mrs. J. 0. Miller). An infant sister preceded him in death. Graveside services were held at the Fairview Cemetery in charge of Walter Janzen.
Hochstedler.- Harvey E., son of Emanuel and Barbara (Schmucker) Hochstedler, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Sept. 26, 1913; died there of a heart attack, July 13, 1967; aged 53 y. 9 m. 17 d. On Oct. 23, 1937, he was married to Vesta Swartzentruber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Burnell, Carol-Mrs. Royden Boshart, and Claranette-Mrs. Larry W. Wilson), 3 brothers (John, William, and Victor), 2 sisters (Savillo Bontrager and Polly Whiteman), and 5 grandchildren. He was a member of the Howard-Miami Church, where funeral services were held July 16, with Harold Mast and A. G. Horner officiating; interment in Mast Cemetery.
Keener.- Bettie M., daughter of David and Elizabeth (Hartman) Brunk, was born near Harrisonburg, Va., Sept. 14, 1878; died at the home of her son Oliver, July 29, 1967; aged 88 y. 10 m. 15 d. On Dec. 15, 1904, she was married to Henry B. Keener, who died Feb. 2, 1946. Surviving are 3 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Sidney Schaefer, Katherine-Mrs. Homer Mumaw, and Eunice-Mrs. Earl Hartzler), one son (Oliver), one sister (Mrs. Rosa Weber), 16 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Weavers Church, Aug. 1, with Lloyd Horst, Moses Slabaugh, and Chester K. Lehman officiating.
Martin.- Nancy Louise, daughter of Leon G. and Bertha (Esbenshade) Martin, was born June 3, 1958, at East Earl, Pa.; died instantly when struck by a car while on her bicycle near her home. May 26, 1967; aged 8 y. 11 m. 23 d. She is survived by her parents, 3 brothers (Leonard, Marlin, and Roy), paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Noah H. Martin). Funeral services were held at Weaverland Church May 29, with Walter Martin and Luke S. Weaver officiating.
Miller.- Samuel S., son of Solomon and Mattie (Christner) Miller, was born at Hubbard, Ore., Apr. 4, 1883; died at Salem Memorial Hospital, Salem, Ore., July 22, 1967, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident; aged 84 y. 3 m. 18 d. In Dec. 1908, he was married to Nellie Hooley, who preceded him in death. On May 8, 1954, he was married to Mamie Egli Bauman Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Velma-Mrs. Roy Evers, Irene-Mrs. Jim Evans, Leonard, and Ralph), one sister (Tillie Jones), and 3 stepsons (Hershel Hooley, Ed Hooley, and Virgil Hostettler). Two daughters (Florence and Sophia) preceded him in death. He was a member of Zion Church, where funeral services were held July 26, with Paul Brunner officiating.
Osborne.- Pearl May, daughter of Menno and Fannie (Stineman) Frey, was born in Miami Co., Ind., June 11, 1891; died in Howard Co., Ind., July 5, 1967; aged 76 y. 24 d. On July 2, 1910, she was married to Edmond Osborne, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Herbert, Chester, Gerald, Verlin, and Millard), 2 daughters (Marjorie -Mrs. Victor Hochstedler, and Marcile-Mrs. Eugene Kendall), 2 brothers (Owen and Lewis), 33 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren. One son (Ralph) and 2 infant daughters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Howard-Miami Church, where funeral services were held July 8, with Harold Mast and Dewight McClure officiating; interment in Mast Cemetery.
Sveen.- Thomas Melvin, son of Melvin and Emily Sveen, was born near Hondo, Alta., May 17, 1941; died near Hondo, July 15, 1967, as a result of drowning in a nearby lake; aged 26 y. 1 m. 29 d. Surviving are his mother and one sister (Lynn). His father preceded him in death in 1965. He was a member of the Bethany Church, Smith, Alta. Graveside services were con-ducted by Willis Yoder.
Zehr.- Harlan Lee, son of Leo and Irene (Moser) Zehr, was born at Lewis County General Hospital, N.Y., Nov. 24, 1957; died by drowning in Beaver River, July 28, 1967; aged 9 y. 8 m. 4 d. Surviving are 4 sisters (Carolyn, Lorraine, Delores, and Geraldine) and one brother (Marvin). His father died trying to rescue him and his mother died Aug. 27, 1961. Funeral services were held July 31, at Croghan Cons. Church, with Elias Zehr, Vernon Zehr, Richard Zehr officiating.
Zehr.- Leo R., son of Andrew and Mollie Zehr, was born at Kirschnerville, N.Y., Nov. 15, 1917; died by drowning in Beaver River, while trying to rescue his son, July 28, 1967; aged 49 y. 8 m. 13 d. On Oct. 18, 1944, he was married to Irene Moser, who died Aug. 27, 1961. Surviving are 5 children (Carolyn, Lorraine, Delores, Geraldine, and Marvin), 4 sisters (Catherine-Mrs. Vernon Martin, Leona-Mrs. Amos Lyndaker, Doris- Mrs. Solomon Moser, and Arleatha-Mrs. Austin Bender), 2 brothers (Earl and Anthony). He was a member of Croghan Cons. Church, where funeral services were held July 31, with Elias Zehr, Vernon Zehr, and Richard Zehr officiating.
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Clemmer.- Gary L., son of Mr. and Mrs. Abram S. Clemmer, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Oct. II, 1948; died by drowning in North East River, North East, Md., July 23, 1967; aged 18 y. 9 m. 12 d. Surviving besides his parents are 2 brothers (Kenneth and Gerald), his paternal grandfather (Howard Clemmer), and his maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. William K. Nice). He was a member of the Souderton Church, where funeral services were held July 29, with Russell B. Musselman and Alvin A. Derstine officiating.
Cehman.- Mary L-, daughter of Gideon and Mary (Landis) Gehman, was born in hranconia Twp., Montgomery Co., Pa., Aug. 26, 1889; died at Rockhill Mennonite Home, Sellersville, Pa., July 25, 1967; aged 77 y. 10 m. 30 d. Surviving are 2 sisters (Margaret L. and Kathryn G.-Mrs. John Marsh). She was a member of the Souderton Church. Funeral services were held at the Virgil G. Sommers Funeral Home, Telford, July 29, with Charles B. Mininger officiating.
Harnish.- Samuel D., son of Samuel and Clara (Harnish), was born at West Willow, Pa., Jan. 1, 1894; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, July 12, 1967; aged 73 y. 6 m. 12 d. On June 21, 1917, he was married to Jennie B. Dombach, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (S. Laban, A. Laverne, and Kenneth E.), 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Clayton C.). He was a member of the New Danville Church. Funeral services were held at the Gundel Funeral Home, Lancaster, July 17, with David Thomas, Elias Groff, and Jay Garber officiating.
Hartzler.- Irvin J., son of Benjamin F, and Rebecca (King) Hartzler, was born in Cass Co., Mo., Apr. 19, 1896; died at his home near Pryor, Okla., July 27, 1967; aged 71 y. 3 m. 8 d. On Mar. 7, 1914, he was married to Susie Sutler, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Frank, Fred, Roy, Ralph, Edith-Mrs. Henry Helmuth, and Glade), 4 sisters (Emma-Mrs. Chris Scheffel, Ada-Mrs. John Sutler, Ida-Mrs. Jonathan Zook, and Erma), and 25 grandchildren. Two sisters preceded him in death. In March 1919 he was ordained to the ministry and served at the Zion Church as deacon and interim pastor for over 45 years. Funeral services were held at the Zion Church, July 30, with John Troyer and Alva Yoder officiating.
Hilty.- Hannah E., daughter of C. B. and Lydia (Wenger)
Showalter, was born near Harrisonburg, Va., Nov. 13, 1887; died
at Hammett, Idaho, July 22, 1967; aged 79 y. 8 m. 9 d. On Sept.
30, 1913, she was married to George B. Hilty, who survives. Also
surviving are 3 daughters (Georgia-Mrs. Ray Schmidt, Carol-Mrs.
George Reeves, and Almeta-Mrs. Dan Good), 3 brothers (E. W., Amos,
and John), 5 sisters (Mrs. Lizzie Showalter, Mrs. Ada Zimmerman,
Mrs. Nellie Horst, Mrs. Clara Cooprider, and Mrs. tjtira Stahl),
16 grandchildren, and.7 great-grand-children. A daughter (Adelia
Mae) preceded her
in death. She was a member of the Indian Cove Church, where funeral
services were held July 25, with Paul Miller officiating; interment
in Glenn Rest Cemetery.
Kauffman.- Mabel Annie, daughter of Hugh and Elizabeth
(Stevanus) Denison, was born at Johnstown, Pa., Dec. 26, 1881;
died in the Meyersdale (Pa.) Community Hospital, July 29, 1967;
aged 85 y. 7 m. 3 d. On Apr. 1, 1902, she was married to Edward
B. Maust, who died Dec. 1, 1921. Surviving from this union are
3 daughters (Melda-Mrs. Roy Otto, Verda-Mrs. GeorgeYoder, and
Marian-Mrs. Paul Mowrey), 8 grand-children, and 9 great-grandchildren.
On Apr. 23, 1931, she was married to Andrew C. Kauffman, Gospel
Herald. August 29. 1967 who died Mar. 5, 1945. Surviving are one
step-daughter(Mrs. Martha Keim), 3 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.
One son (Walter D. Maust) and one foster son (Fred Harrison) preceded
her in death. She was a member of the Springs Church, where funeral
services were held Aug. 1,
with Walter C. Otto and James A. Burkholder officiating^
Kehr.- Ronald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Kehr, Jr., was born at Goshen, Ind., Jan. 8, 1963; died in Children's Hospital, South Bend, Ind., where he had been a patient for two years, July 16, 1967; aged 4 y. 6 m. 8 d. He had been ill from birth. In addition to his parents, he is survived by 2 brothers (Robert and Bryan), maternal grand-parents (Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Miller), and paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Kehr, Sr.). Funeral services were held at the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, July 18, with Ronald L. Kennel officiating; interment in Yellow Creek Cemetery.
Kremer.- Malinda, daughter of W. W. and Katie (Stutzman)
Miller, was born near Milford, Neb., Oct. 28, 1889; died at her
home in Milford, July 30, 1967; aged 77 y. 9 m. 2 d. On June 6,
1912, she was married to Wm. H. Kremer, who survives. Also surviving
are 5 children (Opal-Mrs. Wilbur Miller, Margaret-Mrs. Everett
Roth, Carrol, Ora-Mrs. Daniel Bender,
and Lome), 14 grandchildren, 5 great-grand-children, 3 brothers
(Joe, John, and Ammon), and 3 sisters (Lavina-Mrs. Jake Stauffer,
Gertrude-Mrs. Elmer Schweitzer, and Ellen-Mrs. Nick Roth). Preceding
her in death were one sister, one son (Kenneth), and 2 grandchildren.
She was a member of the East Fairview Church, where funeral services
were held Aug. 2, with Oliver Roth and Sterling U. Stauffer officiating.
Swartzendruber.- George D., son of Daniel and Katherine (Yoder) Swartzendruber, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Mar. 28, 1889; died in the Scheurer Hospital, Pigeon, Mich., Aug. 7, 1967; aged 78 y. 4 m. 10 d. On Dec. 16, 1909, he was married to Naomi Swartzendruber, who died nine years later. On Dec. 17, 1919, he was married to Lena Keim, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Katie-Mrs. Herbert Albrecht, Edwin, Lawrence, Glenn, Velma-Mrs. Ira Esch, and Edna-Mrs. Gerald Gascho), 2 brothers (Jacob and Daniel), 26 children, and 23 great-grandchildren. One brother (Mahlon) and 2 sisters (Mrs. George Miller and Mrs. Joseph Keim) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Pigeon River Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 9, with Jesse Yoder, Herbert Yoder, and Willard Mayer officiating.
Troyer.- Manasseh A., son of Andrew and Dorothy (Yoder) Troyer, was born near Kalona, Iowa, .Mar. 29, 1878; died at his home in Crystal Springs, Kan., Aug. 1, 1967; aged 89 y. 4 m. 3 d. On June 30, 1901, he was married to Millie Zimmerman, who died Oct. 8, 1962. Surviving are one son (Ross), 6 daughters (Nettie-Mrs. Henry Voder, Irene-Mrs. Lloyd Nichols, Amy-Mrs. William Mast, Beulah, Gladys-Mrs. Glenn Baker, and Amelia-Mrs. Walter Marner), 2 sisters (Kate-Mrs. David J. Yoder and Fanny-Mrs. A. J. Stutzman), 18 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. One son (John) and 2 infant granddaughters preceded him in death. He was a charter member of the Crystal Springs Church, were funeral services were held Aug. 4, with Earl Buckwalter and H. J. King officiating.
Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana