Bear.- Franklin W., son of Enoch and Hulda (Spitnale) Bear, was born in Putnam Co., Ohio, Feb. 4, 1886; died at the home of his daughter, Mabel, Apr. 24, 1967; aged 81 y. 2 m. 20 d. On Apr. 9, 1910, he was married to Margret Hicks, who preceded him in death. One daughter (Margret) and one son (David) also preceded him in death. Surviving are 7 sons (Paul, Clarence, Harold, Manford, Joseph, Norman, and Jacob), 3 daughters (Rowena-Mrs. Eugene Hammond, Huldah-Mrs. Dale Stemen, and Mabel-Mrs. Charles Brenneman), 42 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Sharon Church, Apr. 27, in charge of Otho B. Shenk and Paul W. Smith; interment in Cascade Cemetery.
Beck.- Sarah, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Rychener) Nafziger, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, Jan. 22, 1881; died at Detwiler Memorial Hospital, Wauseon, June 9, 1967; aged 86 y. 4 m. 18 d. On Dec. 25, 1906, she was married to Peter Beck, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Harley), one daughter (Mary-Mrs. Clifford Nafziger), 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (William H. and Charley J.). One son (Edwin) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held June 12, with Charles H. Gautsche, Dale Wyse, and Henry Wyse officiating; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Groh.- Ida (Hagey), was born at Preston, Ont., May 10, 1891; died in an auto accident, May 2, 1967; aged 75 y. 11 m. 22 d. She was married to Norman Groh, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Elwood), 5 daughters, Marion-Mrs. Fred Kelly, Olive-Mrs. Oliver Good, Isabel-Mrs. Kenneth Spenser, Eileen-Mrs. Arthur Horne, and Mildred-Mrs. Harold Nigh), 2 brothers (Roy and Elton), one sister (Neffie-Mrs. Anson Hallman), and 21 grandchildren. She was a member of the Vineland Church, where funeral services were held May 5, with Wayne North and J. B. Martin officiating.
Hershberger.- Daniel J., son of John K and Elizabeth (Schweitzer) Hershberger, was born in Milford, Neb., Apr. 2, 1889; died at Seward Memorial Hospital, May 14, 1967; aged 78 y. 1 m. 12 d. On Dec. 30. 1914, he was married to Alta Eash, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Geraldine-Mrs. Rudy Koci, Lyle, Mildred-Mrs. Boyd Heyen, and Marlin), 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (John, Elmer, and Earl), and 4 sisters (Cora-Mrs. Noah Reber, Lena-Mrs. Marvin Danner, Mrs. Ida Erb, and Amelia-Mrs. Jim Barnett). He was preceded in death by one son (Lawrence), one daughter (Marlyne), one sister, and one brother. He was a member of the East Fairview Church. Funeral services were held May 17, with Ammon Miller, Oliver Roth, and Sterling V. Stauffer officiating.
Horst.- Anna, daughter of Henry and Susanna (Horst) Baer, was born in Washington Co., Md., Apr. 8, 1877; died at Maugansville, Md., May 31, 1967; aged 90 y. 1 m. 23 d. On Dec. 1, 1903, she was married to S. Lesher Horst, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Cora Mrs. Ira Strite, Martha-Mrs. Jacob Martin, Lydia-Mrs. Amos Miller, Fannie-Mrs. Lewis Martin, and Rhoda-Mrs. Landis Risser), one son (Phares S.), 33 grandchildren, 86 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Amanda Martin), and 7 half brothers and half sisters (Henry Baer, Adam Baer, Isaac Baer, Leah Martin, Lizzie Hege, Benjamin Baer, and Martha Baer). She was a member of Reiff's Church, where funeral services were held June 3, with Reuben E. Martin, Oliver H. Martin, and Earl M. Miller officiating.
King.- Frank D., son of Samuel B. and Anna (Smith) King, was born at Larned, Kan., Feb. 4, 1890; died at Goshen, Ind., June 5, 1967; aged 77 y. 4 m. 1 d. On June 17, 1915, he was married to Laura C. Smith, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Edith-Mrs. C. Richard Yoder and Harold S.), 8 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Elmer R., Alvin B., Samuel M., and Chauncey B.), and 3 sisters (Mrs. E. E. Risser, Mrs. Vernon Shellenberger, and Mrs. Herman Yoder). He was a member of the Goshen College Church, where funeral services were held June 8, with John H. Mosemann and A. E. Kreider officiating; interment in Violett Cemetery.
Leatherman.- Walter J., son of Jacob and Laura (Kratz) Leatherman, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Oct. 9, 1910; died at Lancaster General Hospital, May 23, 1967; aged 56 y. 7 m. 14 d. On Sept, 24, 1939, he was married to Ruth E. Lehman, who survives. Also, surviving are one son (W. James), one daughter (Lois Marie), 2 brothers (Quintus and Allen), and 2 sisters (Naomi-Mrs. Walter Schull and Orpha). He was ordained to the ministry in 1947 and served as supply minister for the Lancaster Conference. He was a member of the East Chestnut Street Church, Lancaster, where funeral services were held May 27, with James M. Shank and Myron Ebersole officiating; interment in Mellinger's Cemetery.
Loewen.- Jacob R., son of David and Mary Loewen, was born in Manitoba, Canada, July 8, 1886; died at Bloss Memorial Hospital, Atwater, Calif., June 1, 1967; aged 80 y. 10 m. 24 d. On July 15, 1912, he was married to Susie Loewen, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children, (Mrs. Mary Benson, Harvey, Carl, Walter, Edward, Ernest, and Norman), 11 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. David Koehn and Mrs. Edward Koehn). He was a member of the Sharon Church (Winton). Funeral services were held at the Ivers and Alcorn Funeral Home, with Jency Hershberger officiating; interment in Winton Cemetery.
Overholt.- Annie K., daughter of Jacob S. and Elizabeth (Kulp) Kulp, died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., June 1, 1967. She was married to Abram M. Overholt, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 daughters (Betty-Mrs. Charles Brooke and Mary-Mrs. John Quinn), 2 sons (Jacob K. and Norman K.), 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and one other (John K.). She was a member of the Souderton Church, where funeral services were held June 4, with Norman E. Yutzy and Russell B. Musselman officiating.
Reber.- Alice, daughter of Levi and Barbara (Stutesman) Kauffman, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Sept. 29, 1891; died at her home in Fairview, Mich., June 6, 1967; aged 75 y. 8 m.6 d. On Apr. 2, 1916, she was married to Elmer Reber, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Alton, Mavis-Mrs. Reuben Esch, Kathryn-Mrs. Chriss Esch, Ronald, Norma-Mrs. Emerson Troyer, and Melva-Mrs. George Miras), 22 grandchildren, one great-grandson, 2 sisters (Mrs. Clara Sharp and Mrs. Freda Troyer), and one brother (Fred). One son (Grant) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Fairview Church, where funeral services were held June 9, in charge of Virgil S. Hershberger.
Ropp.- Lewis, son of Christian and Lydia (Yoder), Ropp, was born at Kalona, Iowa, Dec. 1, 1891; died there June 7, 1967; aged 75 y. 6 m. 6 d. On Nov. 11, 1915, he was married to Lena Hershberger, who survives. Also surviving are 10 children (Esther, Lydia, Ernest, Omar, Ada, Edith, Effie, Martha, Verda, and Vernon), 42 grandchildren, 5 brothers (Sol, Joe, George, Jeff, and Christ), and 3 sisters (Lena, Anna, and Fanny). Two children (Mary Jane and Ella Mae) preceded him in death. He was a member of Sunnyside Conservative Church, where funeral services were held June 10, with David L. Yoder and Morris Swartzendruber officiating; interment in East Union Cemetery.
Roth.- Daniel, son of Nicklaus and Mary Roth, was born in Williams Co., Ohio, May 29, 1881; died at Detwiler Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, June 8, 1967; aged 86 y. 10 d. Surviving are 2 sisters (Lena and Lizzie Roth) and one brother (John). He was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held June 11, with Charles Gautsche and Henry Wyse officiating; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Short.- Dale D., son of Cletus and Mary (Wyse) Short, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Dec. 23, 1921; died of a heart attack at Napoleon, Ohio, June 13, 1967; aged 45 y. 5 m. 21 d. On Dec. 31, 1941, he was married to Evelyn Nofzinger, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Verle Dean, Lee Allen, and Jane Kay), his parents, 2 brothers (Willard C. and Walter S.), and 3 sisters (Doris-Mrs. Andrew King. Deloris-Mrs. Marvin J. Wyse, and Evelyn-Mrs. Wesley Wyse). He was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held June 16, with Charles H. Gautsche and Dale Wyse officiating; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Shrock.- Edd P., son of Peter S. and Barbara (Troyer) Shrock, was born near Shipshewana, Ind., Aug. 14, 1899; died at Elkhart General Hospital, after a short illness. May 20, 1967; aged 67 y. 9 m. 6 d. On July 10, 1919, he was married to Fanny Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Alma-Mrs. Elmer Knepp, Paul C., Martha-Mrs. Calvin Slaubaugh, Silas, David, Edward, Jr., Fred, and Phyllis-Mrs. John D. Schrock), 30 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Sam P. and his twin, Fred P.). His parents, one son, 3 brothers, 3 sisters, 4 grandchildren, and one great-grandson preceded him in death. On Oct. 8, 1933, he was ordained to the ministry for the Berea Church, near Montgomery, Ind. In 1941 he was ordained bishop for that area. After moving to Elkhart in 1961, he served as assistant pastor at the Salem church near New Paris, where funeral services were held May 23, with Harold 0. Myers and Tobias Slaubaugh officiating; interment in Prairie Street Cemetery.
Snyder.- Christ E., son of the late John G. and Fianna (Eby) Snyder, was born Oct 14, 1873; died at St. Joseph's Hospital, Apr. 22, 1967; aged 93 y. 6 m. 8 d. He was married to Emma H Bucher, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Mary-Mrs. Henry B. Heller, Mrs. Lottie Smith, Martha B., Mrs. Earla Dombach. Elam B., and Mabel-Mrs. Harry Kauffman), 23 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Hernley's Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 25, with Homer Bomberger, Clyde Metzler, and Paul Witmer officiating; interment in Hess Cemetery.
Swartzentruber.- Daniel L., son of Lewis J. and Elizabeth (Yoder) Swartzentruber, was born near Midland, Va., Apr. 28. 1895; died while working at Penn Alps, near Grantsville, Md., May 17, 1967; aged 72 y. 19 d. On June 26, 1917, he was married to Dora Lichty, who preceded him in death. One son (Herman Earl) also preceded him in death. Surviving are 3 daughters (Betty, Luella-Mrs. Gerald Miller, and Harriett-Mrs. Edward Moon), his stepmother (Mrs. Naomi Swartzentruber), 4 brothers (Eli, Milton, Laban, and Ernest), one sister (Mrs. Sadie Sturpe), one half brother (Simon), and 5 grandchildren. On Apr. 6, 1952, he was ordained to the ministry to serve in the Casselman Valley area. Funeral services were held at the Gortner Union Church, May 20, with Walter C. Otto and Paul Bender officiating.
Wiebe.- Mary Sarah, daughter of Abraham and Suzanna Duerksen, was born near Corn, Okla., Jan. 13, 1895; died Apr. 11, 1967; aged 72 y. 2 m. 29 d. On Dec. 24, 1915, she was married to Abe N. Wiebe, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Wallace and Freddie), 2 daughters (Mrs. Edger Skidgel and Mrs. Edward Copus), brothers (Abe and Dan E.), 7 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Waka Church.
Wingard.- George, son of John and Susan (Weaver) Wingard, was born in Cambria Co., Pa., Mar. 21, 1882; died at the Church of the Brethren Home, Scalp Level, Pa., May 27, 1967; aged 85 y. 2 m. 6 d. On Aug. 4. 1903, he was married to Cevilla Knavel, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (J. Clifford, Algie C., Guy K., Nile B., Nina, Zelda. Merna, and Ivan G.), 22 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Ammon). One son (Charles) and one daughter (Lucy Marcel) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Church, where funeral services were held May 31, with David C. Alwine and Sanford G. Shetler officiating; interment in Dunmire Cemetery.
Yoder.- Lisa Kay, one-year-old daughter of David K. and Janet Yoder, Goshen, Ind., died May 28, 1967. Surviving besides her parents are the grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Yoder and Mr. and Mrs. Mose Schrock). Funeral services were held at First Church, Middlebury, May 31, with Samuel Troyer officiating; interment in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury.
Yoder.- Noah Ervin, son of Link and Fannie Yoder, was
born near Garden City, Mo., Dec. 20, 1888; died June 1, 1967;
aged 78 y. 5 m. 12 d. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers,
2 sisters, his first wife (Elsie Catherine), and his second son
(Willard Leroy). He is survived by his companion in marriage of
21 years, Carrie Yoder, 2 sons (Arthur Glen and David Lincoln),
and one grandchild. He was a member of the
Sycamore Grove Church.
Zehr.- Aaron M., son of Andrew B. and Mary (Moser) Zehr, was born in Croghan, N.Y., Oct. 8, 1894; died at the House of the Good Samaritan, Watertown, N.Y., May 7, 1967; aged 72 y. 6 m. 29 d. On Feb. 26, 1919, he was married to Pearl Reyn, who died Oct. 3, 1957. Surviving are 3 sons (Hilton R., Calvin A., and Melvin), 3 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Addison Lehman, Vivian-Mrs. Louis Stoffel, and Jane Ann-Mrs. Melvin Birky), 16 grandchildren, and one sister (Rose-Mrs. Edward Yancey). Funeral services were held at First Church, New Bremen, N.Y., May 10 with Donald Jantzi officiating.
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Boller.- Willard, son of Jacob A. and Mary (Swartzendruber) Boller, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Feb. 24, 1905; died at Kalona, Iowa, June 12, 1967; aged 62 y. 3 m. 19 d. On Aug. 14, 1927, he was married to Mary Shetler, who survives. Also surviving is one son (Gary). He was a member of East Union Church, where funeral services were held June 15, with J. John J. Miller and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber officiating.
Gerlach.- David Marlin, oldest son of Willis H. and Catherine I. (Mellinger) Gerlach, was born in Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 9, 1949; died instantly as the result of injuries received in an automobile accident, May 14, 1967; aged 17 y. 6 m. 5 d. He is survived by his parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters (Lois Jean, John Willis, Judith Mardel, and Douglas Mark), maternal grandmother (Mrs. Katie Mellinger), and paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Gerlach). He was a senior at Penn Manor High School and a member of the New Danville Church, where funeral services were held May 17, with David N. Thomas, Elias H. Groff, and Jay C. Garber officiating.
Gingrich.- Addison S., son of Abraham and Lydia Gingrich, was born at Elmira, Ont., June 18, 1894; died suddenly at Watrous Union Hospital, June 14, 1967; aged 72 y. 11 m. 26 d. On Dec. 22, 1925, he was married to Gertrude Toman, who preceded him in death Jan. 8, 1929. On Oct. 31, 1943, he was married to Nelda (Snider) Steiner, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Wayne, Ronald, and Stewart), one daughter (Viola), one stepdaughter (Grace-Mrs. Edgar Good), one granddaughter, 2 sisters (Mrs. Selina Snider and Mrs. Ida Knoll), and 2 brothers (Angus and Irvin),
Keffer.- Alice I., daughter of J. A. and Annie B. Buckwalter, was born at Ephrata, Pa., Dec. 12, 1897; died at Norfolk (Va.) General Hospital, May 22, 1967; aged 69 y. 5 m. 10 d. On Apr. 5, 1916, she was married to Samuel Leroy Keffer, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Virginia-Mrs. John Harsh, Anna/May-Mrs. Oliver Hertzer, Betty Lee-Mrs. Kenneth Harrell, Leroy, John, Marvin, and Frederick), 24 grandchildren, 5 stepgrandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 7 sisters, and 2 brothers. Two children preceded her in death. She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Church, where funeral services were held May 25, with Amos D. Wenger, Jr., and Philip E. Miller officiating.
Mast.- J. Ray, was born Nov. 3, 1909; died at the Pomerene Memorial Hospital, Millersburg, Ohio, after an extended illness, June 2, 1967; aged 57 y. 6 m. 30 d. On Aug. 24, 1929, he was married to Erma Gardner, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Richard, Betty-Mrs. Ralph Martin, Mary Ellen-Mrs. Wesley Martin, and Ruth Ann-Mrs. James Oswald), 11 grandchildren, one brother (Glen), and one sister (Reetha-Mrs. Mark Beechy). He was a member of the Martin's Creek Church, where funeral services were held June 4, in charge of Roman Stutzman, Warren Miller, and Earl Miller; interment in Berlin Cemetery.
Showalter.- Mollie, daughter of Solomon D. and Susanna Heatwole, was born at Harrisonburg, Va., Jan. 7, 1891; died at La Junta (Colo.) Mennonite Hospital, June 17, 1967; aged 76 y. 5 m. 10 d. On Feb. 11, 1913, she was married to Earl E. Showalter, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Carl E. and Earl, Jr.), 2 brothers (William and Calvin), 8 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. One son (Richard) preceded her in death Mar. 24, 1967. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, La Junta, where her husband is serving as pastor. Funeral services were held there June 20, with I. Mark Ross and Menno Troyer officiating.
Yordy.- Ida Mac, daughter of Warren and Lulu (Gage) Hulbert, was born at Nokomis, Ill., June 15, 1913; died at Flanagan, Ill., after an extended illness, June 10, 1967; aged 53 y. 10 m. 26 d. On July 13, 1941, she was married to Orval Yordy, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Elton and Donna Jane), 3 sisters (Mrs. J. Wesley Helm, Mrs. Homer Ponder, and Mrs. Leo Clayton), and 3 brothers (Lloyd, Howard, and Everett). Her parents preceded her in death. She was a member of the Waldo Church, where funeral services were held June 13, with Earl Sears officiating.
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Bender.- Mahlon Alfred, son of Daniel and Katherine (Stauffer) Bender, was born at Milford, Neb., July 26, 1904; died at Upland, Calif., of coronary thrombosis, June 18, 1967; aged 62 y. 10 m. 23 d. In 1926 he was married to Christina King, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Harold, Mourace, and Luella-Mrs. Richard Fahndrick) and one sister (Fanny-Mrs. Harry Thaler). A son (Clayton) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Upland Church. Funeral services were held at Zion Church (Hubbard, Ore.), June 24, with Paul D. Brunner officiating.
Birky.- Ben, son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Witrig) Birky, was born at Garden City, Mo., Sept. 23, 1888; died at Porter Memorial Hospital from heart failure, June 3, 1967; aged 78 y. 8 m. 11 d. On Nov. 1, 1910, he was married to Leah Bechler, who died Feb. 21, 1966. Surviving are 2 daughters (Lulu Birky and Mrs. Doris Hook), one grandson, one brother (Jacob), and one sister (Anna Birky). He was a member of the Hopewell (Ind.) Church, where funeral services were held June 6, with Samuel S. Miller officiating.
Burkey.- William H., son of John and Sarah (Bixler) Burkey, was born in Pennsylvania, May 18, 1877; died suddenly at his home near Carver Lake, north of Elkhart, Ind., June 8, 1967; aged 90 y. 20 d. On Dec. 17, 1898, he was married to Mary Hunsberger, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Melvin, Harry, John, and Clara-Mrs. Harry Weaver), 22 grandchildren, and 34 great-grandchildren. Three children (Rachel, Fred, and Beatrice) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Prairie Street Church, where funeral services were held June 10, with Russell Krabill in charge; interment in South Union Cemetery, Nappanee.
Burkhart.- Verna Viola, daughter of John K. and Matilda (Bowman) Moss, was born at Kitchener, Ont., Oct. 12, 1903; died June 7, 1967; aged 63 y. 7 m. 26 d. On Sept. 10, 1929, she was married to Emerson A. Burkhart, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mary-Mrs. David Groh), 4 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Clayton, Milton, and Irvin), and one sister (Gertrude-Mrs. Floyd Culp). She was a member of the Stirling Avenue Church, where funeral services were held June 10, with James R. Reusser officiating; interment in Woodland Cemetery.
Byers.- Lizzie K., daughter of Martin and Mary (Kendig) Harnish, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Sept. 9, 1882; died at Oreville Mennonite Home, June 14, 1967; aged 84 y. 9 m. 5 d. She was married to Noah M. Byers, who died Mar. 30, 1961. Surviving are 2 sisters (Barbara Harnish and Mrs. Sabina H. Stoner) and one brother (Martin). She was a member of the New Providence Church, where funeral services were held June 17, with Clyde Hostetter and Clayton L. Keener officiating.
Caplinger.- Jacob Albert, son of Aaron and Sarah (Crider) Caplinger, was born at Criders, Va., Oct. 30, 1889; died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., June 24, 1967; aged 77 y. 7 m. 24 d. He was married to Pearlie B. Nesslerodt, who preceded him in death Aug. 25, 1923. Surviving are one son (Guy F.), 2 sisters, 6 brothers, 5 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Church (Ft. Seybert, W. Va.), where funeral services were held June 27, with Jacob Martin, Sr., and Earl Delp officiating.
Litwiller.- John E., son of John and Fannie (Birky) Litwiller, was born at Minier, Ill., July 1, 1882; died at Hopedale Hospital, June 14, 1967; aged 84 y. 11 m. 13 d. On Jan. 19, 1908, he was married to Phoebe Good, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Oliver, Clayton, and Elmer), 6 daughters (Alice, Mrs. Dora Eichelberger, Mrs. Clara Hartman, Mrs. Ruth Imhoff, Mrs. Lila Hartman, and Mrs. Velma Wiebe), one brother Aaron), 32 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers, 5 sisters, and 2 grandchildren. He was a member of the Hopedale Church, where funeral services were held June 18, with Ivan Kauffmann officiating.
Martin.- Bertha Kreider, daughter of Abram and Cathrine (Kreider) Metzler, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa.. July 18, 1884; died at Martin Manor Rest Home, Hagerstown, Md., June 23, 1967; aged 82 y. 11 m. 5 d. On May 23, 1909, she was married to Alvey Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (A. Paul, Clarence S., and Mrs. Martha Thomas), 5 brothers (Isaac K., Abram J., Clarence B., Elmer D., and Daniel), and one sister (Mrs. Nora Honsaker). She was a member of the Cedar Grove Church, where funeral services were held June 26, with Nelson L. Martin and Norman H. Martin officiating.
Nesslerodt.- Martha Ellen, daughter of Samuel and Hannah (Moyer) Ratliff, was born at Ft. Seybert, W. Va., July 27, 1884; died at Moyer's Nursing Home, Timberville, Va., June 24, 1967; aged 82 y. 10 m. 28 d. Her husband, Edmond Nesslerodt, died in 1914. She is survived by 4 sons (Lee, Homer, Russell, and Gleason), 2 daughters (Mrs. Cora Nesslerodt and Mrs. Daphna Lambert), one brother (Emanuel), 32 grandchildren, and 37 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Church, where funeral services were held June 26, with Teddy Rollins, Jacob Martin, Sr., and Lloyd Hartzler officiating.
Steiner.- Clarence G., oldest son of Meno and Margaret (Gsell) Steiner, was born at Morrison, Ill., Jan. 19, 1898; died at Tolfree Memorial Hospital, West Branch, Mich., June 25, 1967; aged 69 y. 5 m. 6 d. Surviving are 5 sisters (Mrs. Alta Kauffman, Mrs. Velma Cross, Mrs. Verle Smith, Mrs. Cevilla Detweiler, and Mrs. Edna Eash) and 2 brothers (Earl G. and Lloyd G.). He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, and one sister. He was a member of the Fairview Church, where funeral services were held June 27, in charge of Virgil S. Hershberger.
Virkler.- Kurt Alton, son of Alton and Geneva (Lehman) Virkler, was born at Lowville, N.Y., Feb. 10, 1962; died in House of the Good Samaritan, Watertown, N.Y., June 20, 1967; aged 5 y. 4 m. 10 d. Death was caused by serious head injuries received from a fall from a self-unloading wagon. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Sheri Marie), one brother (Dale Joseph), his maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Norman Lehman), his paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. L. Arthur Virkler), and a great-grandmother (Mrs. Barbara Bachman). Funeral services were held at First Mennonite Church, New Bremen, N.Y., with Donald Jantzi officiating.
Weaver.- Arlene, daughter of Arthur and Mable Huber, was born at Strasburg, Pa., Mar. 21, 1936; died at South Side Hospital, Youngstown, Ohio, of a brain tumor June 6, 1967; aged 31 y. 2 m. 16 d. On Apr. 29, 1961, she was married to Kenneth Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Janice, Lyie, and Phyllis), 2 sisters (Mrs. Dennis Wireman and Marion), and 3 brothers (Melvin, Harold, and Glenn). She was a member of the Midway Church, where funeral services were held, with Ernest Martin and Paul Yoder officiating.
Zook.- Amos D., son of Joseph and Sallie (Kurtz) Zook, was born in Pennsylvania, Feb. 9, 1875; died at Shenk's Nursing Home, Wellman, Iowa, June 19, 1967; aged 92 y. 4 m. 10 d. On Nov. 18, 1914, he was married to Emma Zehr, who died in 1933. Surviving are 2 sons (Harold and Wayne), 3 grandsons, and one brother (John). One sister and 3 brothers also preceded him in death. He was a member of the Manson Church, where funeral services were held June 21, with Nick Stoltzfus officiating.
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Gerig.- Anna K., daughter of Nicholas and Magdelena (Yoder) Roth, was born Alsace Lorraine, Oct. 31, 1886; died at Mennonite Home for the Aged, Albany, Ore., June 15, 1967; aged 80 y. 7 m. 15 d. On. Dec. 1, 1916, she was married to Christian R. Gerig, who died Mar. 9, 1942. She is survived by 4 stepchildren (Amos, Lissie-Mrs. Dan A. Roth, Henry, and Benjamin). She was a member of the Fairview Church, where funeral services were held June 19, with Verle Nofziger and N. M. Birky officiating; interment in Riverside Cemetery.
Kling.- Ellen Z., daughter of Andrew and Annie (Zerphey) Rhoads, was born at Mt. Joy, Pa., Aug. 4, 1881; died at the home of her daughter in Mt. Joy, June 6, 1967; aged 85 y. 10 m. 2 d. She was married to Albert Kling, who died in January 1967. Surviving are 2 sons and one daughter (Elmer, Roy, and Ada-Mrs. Ivan Bradley), 18 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and one brother (John Roth). She was a member of the Mt. Joy Church. Funeral services were held at the Nissley Funeral Home, Mt. Joy, with Henry W. Frank officiating; interment in Kauffman Cemetery.
Kremer.- Lee, son of Benjamin and Magdalene (Schlegel)
Kremer, was born in Seward Co., Neb., Oct. 27, 1891; died as a
result of a tractor accident, June 29, 1967; aged 75 y. 8 m. 2
d. On Dec. 25, 1913, he was married to Gertrude Schweitzer, who
survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Edith Conner, Gerald,
and Robert), 11grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. He was
a member of the Bellwood Church, where
funeral services were held, with John M. Landis officiating; interment
in Blue Mount Cemetery.
Martin.- Glenda Marie, daughter of Sam and Beulah Martin, was born Apr. 4, 1959; was struck by a car two miles from home and was killed instantly, June 23, 1967; aged 8 y. 2 m. 17 d. She is survived by her parents, 4 brothers (Murray, Gerald, Rodney, and Richard), one sister (Fern), and her maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Milo Good). Funeral services were held in the Duchess (Alta.) Church, June 27, with Paul Voegtlin and C. J. Ramer officiating.
Metz.- Harrison F., son of Abraham and Mary Jane (Fox) Metz, was born at Worcester, Pa., June 11, 1889; died at North Penn Hospital, Lansdale, Pa., June 11, 1967; aged 78 y. On Apr. 16, 1910, he was married to Elizabeth Benner, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Alice-Mrs. Byron Carper, William, and Harrison, Jr.), one brother (Abraham), 4 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. One son (Abram) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Upper Skippack Church. Funeral services were held at the Williams Funeral Home, June 15, with Jacob T. Landes officiating.
Weaver.- Anna Frances, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Brunk) Mason, was born at Broadway, Va., Apr. 24, 1879; died at Harrisonburg, Va., Apr. 9, 1967; aged 87 y. 11 m. 16 d. On Aug. 9, 1920, she was married to Hiram Weaver, who survives. She was a member of Weavers Church. Funeral services were held at the Virginia Mennonite Home, with Mahlon Blosser in charge, and at Weavers Church, with Lloyd S. Horst, D. W. Lehman, and DeWitt Heatwde officiating.
Yoder.- Carolyn E., daughter of Joseph H. and Nancy (Zook) Byler, was born at Allensville, Pa., Aug. 16, 1883; died at Lewistown, Pa., June 26, 1967; aged 83 y. 10 m. 10 d. On Oct. 14, 1908, she was married to John D. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (John Paul, Joseph Mark, Lois-Mrs. Leonard Meyer, Ruth Yoder, and Jeanee-Mrs. Wilfred Bennett), 2 sisters (Naomi-Mrs. Sam M. Yoder and Sarah-Mrs. L. L. Miller), and one brother (John I.). She was a member of the Maple Grove Church, where funeral services were held June 29, with Waldo E. Miller officiating; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.
Zimmerman.- Merrell E., son of Theo and Clara (Meekins)
Zimmerman, was born at Eureka, Ill., Apr. 30, 1942; died as the
result of a motor cycle accident June 23, 1967; aged 25 y. 1 m.
24 d. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Eugene and Raymond),
and 3 sisters (June-Mrs. Frank Buerge, Geraldine-Mrs. Eugene Zoss,
and Gladys-Mrs. John Ulrich). One brother preceded him in death.
He was a member of the Roanoke
Church, where funeral services were held June 26, with Norman
Derstine officiating; interment in Mackinaw Dells Cemetery.
Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana