Beck.- Mary, daughter of Joseph B. and Barbara Short, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Nov. 2, 1879; died at the Williams County General Hospital, Aug. 22, 1967; aged 87 y. 9 m. 20 d. On June 30, 1904, she was married to Menno Beck, who died Nov. 21, 1956. Surviving are 3 children (Mrs. Stella Bowers, Kenneth, and Ruth-Mrs. Leland Short), 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Leah Werder and Anna Mae Short), and 2 brothers (Elmer and Ira). She was preceded in death by 9 brothers and 4 sisters. She was a member of the Lockport Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 25, with Walter Stuckey, P. L. Frey, and Earl Stuckey officiating.
Clymer.- Daisy F., daughter ot Albert and Florence (Charles) Burkey, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 9, 1883; died at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 10, 1967; aged 84 y. 11 m. 1 d. On Nov. 12, 1902, she was married to Reuben C. Clymer, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Harry I.), 2 daughters (Bertha-Mrs. A. D. Shirk and Elsie-Mrs. John Buckwalter), 2 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Rock Church. Funeral services were held at the Conestoga Church, Oct. 14, with Ira A. Kurtz, C. J. Kurtz, and Merle G. Stoltzfus officiating.
Ebersole.- Lizzie L., daughter ot Samuel and Susan (Lehman) Longenecker, was born at Chambersburg, Pa., Dec. 19, 1882; died at her home in Elizabethtown, Pa., June 19, 1967; aged 84 y. 6 m. She was married to Moses H. Ebersole, who died in 1948. Surviving are 9 children (Lester L., Ruth-Mrs. Howard Musser, Edith-Mrs. Jonas Groff, Susan, Jacob L., Abner L., Ada-Mrs. Raymond Baum, Moses L., and John I.), 28 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and 5 brothers and sisters (Daniel, Harry, Mrs. Susan Hess, Samuel, and Sadie-Mrs. Arthur Givens). She was a member of Stauffer's Church, where funeral services were held June 22, with Frank J. Zeager and Peter Smith officiating.
Garber.- Clyde E., son of Leonard and Adeline (Grove) Garber, was born in Jackson Co., Minn., Nov. 1, 1898; died at University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa; aged 68 y. 11 m. 9 d. On May 10, 1922, he was married to Alma A. Zehr, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Carol- Mrs. John Birkey, Jr., and LaVonne-Mrs. Wayne Bohn), 3 sons (Eugene, Irvin, and Daryl), one sister (Irene-Mrs. Alvin Gascho), 5 brothers (Ernest, Edd, John, Lloyd, and Marvin), and 24 grandchildren. He was a member of the Manson Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 14, with D. Richard Miller, Nick Stoltzfus, and James Detweiler officiating; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Gongwer.- Maurice Elmore, was born in Olive Twp., Sept. 26, 1891; died at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Ind., Oct. 4, 1967; aged 76 y. 8 d. On Mar. 13, 1915, he was married to Olive Stauffer, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Grace-Mrs. Roy Hershberger), 4 sons (Nelson, Robert, Ivan, and Dale), one brother (Willis), one sister (Mrs. Serenus Bare), 15 grand-children, and 10 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Holdeman Church. Funeral services were held at the Olive Church, Oct. 7, with David Cressman and D. A. Yoder officiating.
King.- Ella J., daughter of Daniel K. and Lydia (Peachey) Byler, was born at Belleville, Pa., Dec. 22, 1891; died Sept. 28, 1967; aged 75 y. 9 m. 6 d. On Nov. 30, 1915, she was married to Jacob S. King, who died Dec. 15, 1945. Surviving are 4 daughters (Effie-Mrs. Aaron Yoder, Verna- Mrs. Erie Renno, Lydia-Mrs. Joseph Yoder, and Ruth), 2 sons (Paul and Jacob S., Jr.), 4 brothers, 3 sisters, 18 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Locust Grove Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 1, with Louis Peachey and John B. Zook officiating.
King.- Fern, daughter of Elmer and Elizabeth (Blank) King, was born at East Lynne, Mo., Oct. 6, 1900; died at Bellefontaine, Ohio, Oct. 19, 1967; aged 67 y. 13 d. On Sept. 1, 1923, she was married to Archie King, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Ruby-Mrs. John Paul, Vera- Mrs. Jack McCarty, and Valeta-Mrs. Don Headrick), 4 sons (Herbert W., Merle V., Willard L., and Forrest D.), 3 sisters (Nellie, Orpha-Mrs. Glen King, and Alice-Mrs. Ralph Stutzman), and 14 grandchildren. Three sisters and 2 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the South Union Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 22, with Roy S. Koch and Eldon King officiating.
Marner.- Fannie B., daughter of Jacob B. and Catherine (Shettler) Miller, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Apr. 12, 1881; died at the Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, Oct. 2, 1967; aged 86 y. 5 m. 20 d. On Sept. 23, 1898, she was married to Gideon G. Marner, who died in 1960. Surviving are 6 sons (Vernon, Maynard, Willard, Walter, Max, and Donald), one daughter (Mary-Mrs. John King), 24 grandchildren, and 48 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Wellman Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 4, with Emory Hochstetler and Ron Kennel officiating.
Metzler.- Forest S., son of Solomon S. and Catherine (Loucks) Metzler, was born Jan. 11, 1897; died at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Ind., Oct. 11, 1967; aged 70 y. 9 m. 10 d. On Apr. 15, 1916, he was married to Vera Holdeman, who died Aug. 22, 1939. On Jan. 11, 1944, he was married to Ella Martin, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Vesta-Mrs. Verl Lehman), 2 sons (Raymond and James), 2 sisters (Wilma-Mrs. Nelson Weldy and Hattie-Mrs. Eli Yoder), 2 brothers (Orville and Manford), 16 grand-children, and 5 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Holdeman Church. Funeral services were held at the Olive Church. Oct. 13, with D. A. Yoder and David Cressman officiating.
Miller.- Mary, daughter of Mahlon and Rebecca Yoder, was born at Arthur, Ill., Oct. 10, 1895; died at Elkhart, Ind., Sept. 20, 1967; aged 71 y. 11 m. 10 d. On Jan. 15. 1922, she was married to Andrew J. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Luella-Mrs. George Maniacia and Esther-Mrs. Paul Stauffer), one son (Earl J.), and 10 grandchildren. She was a member of the Olive Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 23, with Richard Hostetler and Ivan Weaver officiating.
Nofsinger.- Elmer, son of Christian and Anna (Litwiller) Nofsinger, was born at Washington, Ill., Feb. 8, 1898; died at Peoria (Ill.) Hospital, Oct 8, 1967; aged 69 y. 8 m. On May 22, 1927, he was married to Miriam Buzzard, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Barbara-Mrs. Donald Diebel), one sister (Cathryn-Mrs. J. W. Weaver), one brother (Vernon L.), and 2 grand-children. He was a member of the Metamora Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 11, with Roy Bucher officiating; interment in Union Cemetery.
Oswald.- John, son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Rupp) Oswald, was born at Beemer, Neb., Feb. 18, 1902; died at the Memorial Hospital, Seward, Neb., Oct. 14, 1967; aged 65 y. 7 m. 25 d. Surviving are 3 sisters and 2 brothers (Mrs. Lena Stutzman, Annie, Katherine-Mrs. Claude Vance, Jake, and Menno). Two brothers and 2 sisters preceded him in death. He was a charter member of the First Mennonite Church, Lincoln. Funeral services were held at the West Fairview Church, Oct. 17, with C. M. Helmick and Lloyal Burkey officiating.
Peachey.- Clara E., daughter of Enoch and Mary Bender, was born at Springs, Pa., June 17, 1885; died at Grantsville, Md., Sept. 2, 1967; aged 82 y. 2 m. 16 d. On Nov. 30, 1919, she was married to Ezra J. Peachey, who died Jan. 5, 1965. Surviving are one daughter (Viola-Mrs. Clarence Scheffel), one son (Ezra), 4 stepchildren (Ray, Merle, Leonard, and Thelma-Mrs. John Bawel), 2 brothers, 2 sisters, 26 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Locust Grove Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 5, with John B. Zook, Louis Peachey, and Erie Renno officiating.
Richard.- Ida, daughter of Christian C. and Katie (Wimer) Richard, was born Aug. 25, 1891; died at the Memorial Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Oct. 17, 1967, after being injured in a fall at her home the previous day; aged 76 y. 1 m. 22 d. Surviving is one sister (Fannie Graber). Two brothers (Peter and Noah) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Sugar Creek Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 19, with Vernon S. Gerig and Simon Gingerich officiating.
Smoker.- Frona B., daughter of Jonas D. and Leah R. Yoder, was born at Belleville, Pa., Mar. 25, 1897; died at Fairfax, Va., Oct. 3, 1967; aged 70 y. 6 m. 8 d. On Dec. 6, 1917, she was married to Crist Smoker, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Paul D., Mark J., and Leah-Mrs. Roy Russler), 9 grandchildren, and 3 great-grand-children. She was a member of the Locust Grove Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 6, with John B. Zook and Erie Renno officiating.
Snyder.- Celesta, daughter of Emery and Emma (Zuercher) Weaver, was born near Walnut Creek, Ohio, May 21, 1903; died of a heart attack at her home near Walnut Creek, Oct. 10, 1967; aged 64 y. 4 m. 19 d. On June 6, 1925, she was married to Henry Snyder, who died Mar. 4, 1963. Surviving are one son (David), 3 daughters (Emma-Mrs. Keith R. Miller, Ruth-Mrs. Crist Schrock, and Ruby-Mrs. Edwin Hofstetter), 2 stepdaughters (Mrs. Arthur Helwig and Esta Snyder), one brother (Oscar), one sister (Mrs. Warner Maxwell), and 13 grandchildren. One sister preceded her in death. She was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services were held Oct 13, with Paul R. Miller officiating.
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Bender.- Esther Mae, daughter of Jacob and Mary Emma (Graybill) Lauver, was born at Cocolamus, Pa., June 4, 1898; died very suddenly of a coronary occlusion, near Tonkawa, Okla., Oct. 9 1967, while en route from Kansas with her husband to their home in Philadelphia, Miss.; aged 69 y 4 m. 5 d. On Oct. 13, 1925, she was married to Nevin Bender, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Paul, Titus, Nevin, and Donald), 5 daughters (Lura-Mrs. Millard Benner, Miriam-Mrs Elmer Jantzi, Hilda-Mrs. Merlin Swartz, Mildred, and Emma-Mrs. Clenn Myers), 27 grand-children, one brother (William), and 4 sisters (Mrs. John Slabaugh, Mrs. Michael Wert, Mary, and Gladys). One stillborn son preceded her in death. She was a member of the Greenwood (Del ) Church, where she served with her minister husband for 35 years. Funeral services were held at the Nanih Waiya Church (Miss.), Oct. 11 with Glenn Myers officiating, and at the Greenwood (Del.) Church, Oct. 14, with Millard Benner and Elmer Jantzi officiating.
Bergey.- Wayne L., son of Jonas A. and Katie (Landis) Bergey, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., July 8, 1906; died at his residence, Oct. 17, 1967; aged 61 y. 3 m. 9 d. He was married to Alma Kratz, who died in 1953. Surviving are 2 daughters (Dorothy-Mrs. Harold K. Nice and Shirley), one son (Kenneth K.), 2 stepsons (Theodore and Clifford), 9 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Wilmer and Abram), and one sister (Mrs Raymond Bergey). He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 21, with Floyd Hackman, Leroy Godshall and Curtis Bergey officiating.
Gerber.- Herbert W. son of Wesley and Mattie (Hershberger) Gerber, was born at Walnut Creek Ohio, July 31, 1888; died at the Noah Schlabach residence, Sugarcreek, Ohio, Oct. 20, 1967; aged 79 y. 2 m. 19 d. His wife, Amanda, passed away Aug. 15, 1965. Surviving are 3 daughters (Erdine-Mrs. Noah Schlabach, Arlene-Mrs. Carl Mast, and Mattie-Mrs. Roscoe Miller), one son, (Titus), 14 grandchildren, and 15 great-grand-children. He was a member of the Berlin Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 23, with Paul Hummel officiating; interment in Walnut Creek Cemetery.
Hess.- Mary M., daughter of Martin and Barbara (Sensenig) Graver, was born at Conestoga, Pa., Nov. 12, 1888; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, Sept. 9, 1967; aged 78 y. 9 m. 28 d. Her husband, John R. Hess, Sr., died Jan. 2, 1967. She is survived by 8 children, 29 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters. She was a member of the Andrew's Bridge Church. Funeral services were held at the River Corner Church, Sept. 12, with Mylin Shenk and Edwin Ranck officiating.
Kauffman.- Charles, son of Amos and Delilah (Miller) Kauffman, was born at Hubbard Ore., Apr. 23, 1917; died at Molalla, Ore., Oct. 16, 1967; aged 50 y. 5 m. 23 d. He was married to Hazel Cox, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Shirley Jean Cook and Sharon Louise Stanwood), 4 brothers (Lawrence, Roy, Lewis, and Morris), and one sister (Lucille King). Funeral services were held at the Zion Church, Oct. 19, with John E. Gingerich officiating.
Martin.- Mary L., daughter of Nicholas and Louise (Schaeffer) Zobler, was born at Fruitville, Pa., Jan. 6, 1884; died at Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 19, 1967; aged 83 y. 9 m. 13 d. In June 1906 she was married to Christian H. Martin, who died in 1956. Surviving are 6 children (John N., Harold E., Mrs. Bernice M. Garvin, Ruth M., Gladys--Mrs. Stanley R. Fretz, and Christian N., Jr.). She was a member of the Neffsville Church. Funeral services were held Oct. 22, with John R. Martin officiating; interment in Neffsville Lutheran Cemetery.
Miller.- Walter N., son of David and Alice (Mann) Miller, was born at Surrey, N.D., May 4, 1909; died at the Elkhart (Ind.) General Hospital Oct. 11, 1967; aged 58 y. 6 m. 6 d. On Dec. 6 1934, he was married to Ethel Weldy, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Wayne and Dale), 2 grandchildren, 4 stepgrandchildren, 5 step-great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Titus and Jason). He was a member of the Prairie Street Church, where funeral services were held Oct 14 with Russell Krabill and John Carroll officiating.
Rhodes.- Amos William, son of Solomon E. and Susanna (Heatwole) Rhodes, was born at Harrisonburg, Va., Nov. 23, 1873; died at the La Junta Mennonite Hospital, Oct. 19, 1967 aged 93 y. 10 m. 26 d. On Feb. 14, 1901, he was married to Anna Rebecca Brunk, who died in 1957. Surviving are 4 sons (Marvin, John, Vernon, and Paul), 2 sisters (Mrs. Anne Brunk and Ellen Rhodes), 12 grandchildren, and 12 great-grand-children. A daughter preceded him in death in 1932. He was a charter member of the First Mennonite Church of La Junta, where he was ordained as deacon and served 31 years in this capacity. Funeral services were in charge of Allen Erb, assisted by E. E. Showalter and Menno Troyer; interment in Fairview Cemetery, La Junta.
Schweitzer.- Steven S., son of David and Laura (Stutzman) Schweitzer, was born at Milford, Neb., June 30, 1902; died at his home in Coralville Iowa, July 23, 1967; aged 64 y. 11 m. 23 d. On Feb. 5, 1929, he was married to Malinda Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Willard, Larry, Sterling, and Mahlon), 2 daughters (Elaine-Mrs. Stanley Hochstetler and Judy -Mrs. Wayne Beachy), 4 brothers (Elmer, Homer, Clayton, and Rolland), 3 sisters (Mrs. Ida Stutzman, Mrs. Barbara Stutzman, and Mary-Mrs. Enos Beckler), and 15 grandchildren. One son (Verlin) and one brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Wellman Church, where memorial services were held July 26, with George S. Miller and Gideon G. Yoder officiating.
Stutzman.- Edna, daughter of Moses J. and Amanda (Oswald) Beechy, was born Aug. 10, 1912; died at the Cleveland (Ohio) Clinic, June 3, 1967; aged 54 y. 9 m. 23 d. On Oct. 10, 1940, she was married to Marion Stutzman. who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Arlene Elizabeth, Karen Joy, and Marjorie Ann), one sister (Freda-Mrs. Oren Sommers), and one foster sister (Alice-Mrs. Alvin Bontrager). She was a member of the Martin's Creek Church, where funeral services were held June 6, with Roman Stutzman, Warren Miller, and Earl Miller officiating.
Todd.- Lincoln M., son of William and Amanda (Moyer) Todd, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa.. Mar 29, 1911; died as a result of a quarry accident July 20. 1967; aged 56 y. 3 m. 21 d. On Apr. 16, 1938, he was married to Pauline Strickler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Ralph S. and Jay L.), one daughter (Evelyn M.-Mrs. Earl N. Landis), 2 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Sanford M. and Norman M.), 3 sisters (Laura-Mrs. Kenneth Stauffer, Miriam-Mrs. Clarence Groff, and Anna-Mrs. Amos Bucher), one half brother, one half sister, one stepbrother, and 4 stepsisters. He was a member of the East Petersburg Church, where funeral services were held July 23, with Irvin Kreider and John Shenk officiating.
Yordy,.- Noah C., son of Jacob K. and Cathrine (King) Yordy, was born in Livingston Co., Ill., Jan. 30, 1885; died of lockjaw at Mennonite Hospital, Bloomington, Ill., Oct. 15, 1967; aged 82 y. 8 m. 15 d. On Dec. 19, 1907, he was married to Mary Ringenberg, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Vernon and Orval), 3 daughters (Mrs. Orie Roeschley, Mrs. Louis Schneider, and Mrs. Leonard Schrock), 4 sisters (Mrs. Hattie Burre, Mrs. Will Stalter, Mrs. Ray Slagell, and Mrs. Irma Guth), 3 brothers (William, Raymond, and Amsy), 25 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. One brother, 5 sisters, and 3 grandchildren preceded him in death. He was a member of the Waldo Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 17, with Earl Sears officiating.
Zook.- Jeff R., son of Solomon K. and Anna (Knepp) Zook, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, Apr. 16, 1885; died at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio, from complications of old age, Oct. 24, 1967; aged 82 y. 6 m. 8 d. Surviving are 5 nieces and 4 nephews. He was a member of the South Union Church. Funeral services were held at the Hostetter-Kauffman Funeral Home, West Liberty, Oct. 28, with Roy S. Koch officiating
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Bauman.- Jesse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bauman, was born Dec. 21, 1892, at Woolwich Twp.; died at Elmira, Ont., Oct. 24, 1967, from a fall suffered at work; aged 74 y. 10 m. 3 d. On Mar. 1, 1917, he was married to Rebecca Martin, who died in 1965. Surviving are 3 children (Amsey, Mrs. Ervin Martin, and Mrs. Clarence Brubacher), 14 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was ordained in the Old Order Mennonite Church, as a minister in 1923 and bishop in 1933. After he joined the Elmira Church in 1940, he served as a supply minister. Funeral services were held Oct. 27, at the Elmira Church, with Vernon Leis ind Howard Bauman officiating.
Borntrager.- Ezra J., son of Joseph and Barbara (Moyer) Borntrager, was born at Hartford, Kan., June 3, 1884; died at Lebanon, Ore., Community Hospital, Sept. 15, 1967; aged 83 y. 3 m. 12 d. In January 1908, he was married to Lydia Glick, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Mrs. Bessie Gill, Mrs. Helen Skogas, Mrs. Doris Kauffman, and Mrs. Vera Berg), 2 sons (Raymond and Marvin), 18 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Glen J.). He was a member of the Church of God Church. Funeral services were held Sept. 19, at Jost Funeral Chapel, with Arthur Feese and George Kauffman officiating; interment in Twin Oaks Memorial Park.
Brenneman.- Ernest Ray, son of Samuel D. and Sarah (Jenkins) Brenneman, was born near Bittinger, Md., June 27, 1895; died at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oct. 18, 1967; aged 72 y. 3 m. 21 d. He was married to Amelia Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (William, Carl, Alvin, Allen, Elmer, and Ernest, Jr.), 7 daughters (Mrs. Leona Beitzel, Mrs. Rhoda Miller, Mrs. Olive Puffinburg, Mrs. Ruth Headings, Miriam, Mrs. Arlene Zook, and Lois), 2 brothers (Robert and Daniel), 4 sisters (Mrs. Cora Broadwater, Mrs. Annie Buckel, Mrs. Emma Glofelty, and Mrs. Mary Young), 47 grandchildren, and 6 great-grand-children. One daughter (Alice) and one son (Samuel J.) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Glade Church. Funeral services were held Oct. 22, by Melvin Nussbaum, Walter Otto, and Alvin Kanagy, at the Cherry Glade Church.
Detweiler.- infant son of Joseph and Mary Lou (Erb) Detweiler, was stillborn at St. Lukes Hospital, Kansas City, Kan., on Oct. 20, 1967. Memorial service was held on Oct. 29, at the Kansas City Mennonite Fellowship, with Roman Stutzman officiating.
Friesen.- Peter A., son of Peter and Mary (Barch) Friesen, was born at Mountain Lake, Minn., May 22, 1879; died at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kan., Oct. 28, 1967; aged 88 y. 5 m. 6 d. On Oct. 10, 1901, he was married to Helena Hiebert. Together they went to India as missionaries in 1907. Following her death in 1921, he married Florence Cooprider on Aug. 24, 1922. They served in India until 1941, when they returned to the States where he pastored churches at Denver, Colo., and Greensburg, Kan., retiring in 1953. Surviving, in addition to his widow, are 5 sons (Peter H., William C., John A., Edward H., and Paul A.), one daughter (Grace-Mrs. Clifford Slatter), 22 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, one half brother (Henry M. Dick), and one half sister (Mrs. Mary Wall). Funeral services were held at Hesston Church, Oct. 30, with Peter Wiebe officiating, assisted by Milo Kauffman, Edwin Weaver, James Horsch, and James Hershberger.
Jantz.- Ruth, daughter of William and Ella Hawkey, was born June 11, 1893, in Harvey Co., Kan.; died at the Axtell Christian Hospital on Oct. 28, 1967; aged 74 y. 4 m. 17 d. On Feb. 7, 1912, she was married to Ezra Jantz, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Earl, Melvin, Wayne, and Paul), 3 daughters (Neva Lou-Mrs. Bernard Hershberger, Nona-Mrs. John Snyder, Ruth-Mrs. Clarence Orpin), 24 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Irvin and A. S.) 5 sisters (Mrs. Nellie Sauerwein, Stella-Mrs. John Winey, Zelma-Mrs. Willie Grabill, Minnie-Mrs. Walter Grabill, and Mrs. Olive Zook). She was a member of the Whitestone Church; interment in Meridian Cemetery.
Kreider.- Elizabeth H., daughter of Elias K. and Mary (Huber) Kreider, was born on Sept. 21, 1881, in Lancaster Co., Pa.; died at her home in Lancaster, Sept. 24, 1967; aged 86 y. 3 d. Surviving is one sister (Mrs. Fannie H. Barley). She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Church. Funeral services were held at the Richard Herr Funeral Home, Sept. 26, with James M. Shank and Maurice E. Lehman officiating; interment in Byerland Cemetery.
Miller.- Esther Elaine, daughter of Lester and Edna Miller, was born prematurely at Wauseon, Ohio, Oct. 20, 1967; died the same day. Surviving are her parents, one sister (Rosa), 4 brothers (Jerry, Richard, John, and Logan). Graveside services were held Oct. 21, with Carl Yoder officiating; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Musser,.- Minnie, daughter of Daniel E. and Lydia Musser, was born at Marshallville, Ohio, Sept. 29, 1903; died at Canton, Ohio, Oct. 8, 1967, from a heart attack; aged 64 y. 9 d. Surviving is one brother (Allen D.). She was a member of the Oak Grove Church. Funeral services were held on Oct. 11, at Gresser Funeral Home, Orrville, Ohio, with Lotus E. Troyer officiating; interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Myers.- Emma C., daughter of John and Mary Ann (Brenneman) Martin, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 19, 1878; died at St. Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster, Oct. 2, 1967; aged 88 y. 10 m. 13 d. On Dec. 14, 1899, she was married to James William Myers, who died Feb. 15, 1923. Surviving are 8 children (Marvin L., Mrs. Ruth Londen, Alice, Raymond R., Ralph M., Mrs. Emma Banaszak, Warren W., and Mrs. Helen Pickel), 24 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, 8 foster grandchildren, one brother (William H.), and one sister (Mrs. Lizzie March). She was a member of East Chestnut Street Church. Funeral services were held at Strasburg Church, Oct. 6, with James M. Shank and Willis E. Kling officiating.
Rudy.- Glen William, son of Mr. and Mrs. Abner Rudy, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont.; died at Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Ont., after a brief illness, Sept. 17, 1967; aged 37 y. In 1963 he was married to Elizabeth Groh, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, 2 sons (Timothy and Brian), 5 brothers (Carl, John, Willis, Elvin, and Harold), 4 sisters (Barbara, Karen, Betty- Mrs. Donald Buschert, and Doreen-Mrs. Dale Good). He was a member of the United Church in North Bay. Funeral services were held on Sept. 19, at Geiger Church, Baden, with Lester Bauman and Bruce Hallet officiating.
Shetter.- Peter D., son of Abraham H. and Mary (Rock) Shetter, was born at Abilene, Kan., May 26, 1889; died at his home in Colorado Springs, Colo., from a heart attack, Oct. 9, 1967; aged 78 y. 4 m. 13 d. On Jan. 6, 1916, he was married to Elizabeth Lenhert, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Florence-Mrs. Millard Hostetter, Fern-Mrs. Robert Groff, Leroy, Warren, and Lawrence), 17 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (Amos), and 3 sisters (Cathrine Entrikin, Anna Wells, and Bertha Collins). An infant daughter preceded him in death. He was a member or the Beth-El Church where funeral services were held on Oct. 12, with Darrel Otto and Keith Ulery officiating; interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
Shupp.- Hiram Ephraim, son of Daniel and Savilla (Weller) Shupp, was born in Clear Spring, Md., Oct. 7, 1874; died at the Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown, Md., July 17, 1967; aged 92 y. 9 m. 10 d. On Nov. 7, 1901, he was married to Susan Parmer, who died Sept. 19, 1946. Surviving are 2 children (Julia-Mrs. Giltz White and Grace-Mrs. Milton Yeager), 4 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Joseph and Alvey), one sister (Mrs. Lydia Angle). He was preceded in death by one daughter and one great-grandson. He was a member of the Pleasant View Church. Funeral services were held on July 20 at Reiff Church, with Walter Lehman and John Sollenberger officiating.
Wagler.- Joseph, son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Wagler, was born on January 25, 1900; died at his birthplace, Tavistock, Ont., after a lengthy illness. Oct. 30, 1967; aged 67 y. 9 m. 5 d. On June 14, 1923. he was married to Druscilla Ruby. who died in 1959. Surviving are 10 children (Leander, Lester, Cecil, Herbert, Keith, Doris-Mrs. Seranus Kropf, Delphine-Mrs. Lorne Zehr, Marlene- Mrs. Edward Schwartzentruber, Bernice-Mrs. Floyd Brenneman, and Betty-Mrs. Wallace Roth), 33 grandchildren. A sister also predeceased him. He was a member of the East Zorra Church, where funeral services were held, Newton L. Gingrich officiating.
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