Gospel Herald Obituaries - August, 1968

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXI, Number 31 - August 6, 1968, pages 715, 716.

Berry.- Clark T., son of Andrew and Sarah (Landes) Berry, was born near Harrisonburg, Va., Apr. 1, 1883; died at his home near Elida, Ohio, June 11, 1968; aged 85 y. 2 m. 10 d. He was married to Elizabeth Good, who died in 1958. Surviving are 2 sons (Lloyd and Melvin), one daughter (Clara-Mrs. Norman Smith), 4 sisters (Mrs. Ina Flisher, Mrs. Rose Brenneman, Mrs. Myrta Brenneman, and Mrs. Ruth Good}, 7 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Harter and Son Memorial Chapel, June 14, with Richard E. Martin officiating; interment in Salem Cemetery.

Hicok.- Wilbur K., son of Mrs. Bertha Troyer Hicok, was born at Waterloo, Iowa, May 14, 1926; died at Burlington, Iowa, Mar. 18, 1968; aged 41 y. 10 m. 4 d. On Mar. 5, 1960, he was married to Margaret Westlake, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, one sister (Mrs. Louise Crawmer), and one brother (Herbert). He was a member of the Iowa Valley Church. Funeral services were held at Prugh's Chapel, Mar. 21, with Henry M. Yoder officiating; interment in Indian Creek Cemetery.

Miller.- Harvey R., son of Samuel and Sarah (Zook) Miller, was born in Lawrence Co., Pa., Oct. 28, 1895; died at Jameson Memorial Hospital, June 25, 1968; aged 72 y. 7 m. 28 d. On Feb. 25, 1920, he was married to Amelia Detweiler, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Marvin L.), 5 daughters (Virginia-Mrs. Kenneth Hess, Marjorie-Mrs. Melvin Shantz, Norma-Mrs. Marvin Shantz, Geraldine-Mrs. Edward Schwartz, and Rudelle-Mrs. Eli Matthews), 27 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Stephen Lapp, Amanda-Mrs. Harry Kauffman, and Lorena-Mrs. Elmer Detweiler), and one brother (Alvie). He was a member of the Maple Grove Church, where funeral services were held June 28, with Leonard Hershey officiating.

Miller.- Ida E., daughter of John M. and Salina (King) Zook, was born near Garden City, Mo., Dec. 3, 1888; died at McPherson County Hospital, July 7, 1968; aged 79 y. 7 m. 4 d. On Feb. 25, 1908, she was married to Shelly D. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Robert E.), 3 daughters (Erma-Mrs. Willard Brunk, Berdena-Mrs. Clarence West, and Mildred-Mrs. Raymond Zimmerman), 3 brothers (Aaron, John, and Paul), 3 stepbrothers (Chancey, Levi, and Chris Kauffman), and one stepsister (Mrs. Fred Dreier). She was preceded in death by one son (Lloyd). She was a member of the West Liberty Church, where funeral services were held July 9, with Menno Troyer and Ed Birkey officiating.

Miller.- Janet E., daughter of Elias and Anna (Eby) Eby, was born at Lititz, Pa., Oct. 31, 1917; died at Harrisburg (Pa.) Hospital, following a 3-year illness from lymphosarcoma, June 29, 1968; aged 50 y. 7 m. 28 d. On Dec. 25, 1939, she was married to Martin L Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Margaret-Mrs. David Messner, Kenneth, Miriam, and Carolyn), her mother, one sister (Mrs. C. Warren Long), and one brother (Wilmer). She was a member of the Steelton Church, where funeral services were held July 2, with William Yovanovich, Clarence Lutz, and Russel Zeager officiating; interment in Shope Mennonite Cemetery, High Spire, Pa.

Miller.- Robert A., son of Alexander E. and Cathrine Miller, was born at Berlin, Ohio, Sept. 8, 1896; died of cancer at Millersburg, Ohio, June 14, 1968; aged 71 y. 9 m. 6 d. On Nov. 14, 1926, he was married to Sadie Troyer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Mrs. Dorothy Grubbs and Larry), 3 grandchildren, and one sister (Katie Ann Zook). He was a member of the Millersburg Church, where funeral services were held June 17, with Paul Lantz officiating; interment at Berlin, Ohio.

Ranck.- Anna M., daughter of the late Henry S. and Anna (Haverstick) Rohrer, was born in Paradise Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., Jan. 21, 1894; died at the Osteopathic Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., from a heart attack, July 6, 1968; aged 74 y. 5 m. 15 d. On Oct. 28, 1915, she was married to Chester D. Ranck, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Lloyd H. and Evelyn M.-Mrs. John B. Becker), 7 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Alice M. Shaubach). She was preceded in death by one son (Harold E.) and 4 brothers. She was a member of the Paradise Church. Funeral services were held at the Strasburg Church, July 9, with Amos W. Weaver and Harold K. Book officiating.

Roth.- Samuel S., son of the late Jacob and Veronica (Striecher) Roth, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., July 3, 1895; died at his home, May 16, 1968; aged 72 y. 10 m. 13 d. He was married to Barbara Jantzi, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Calvin. Nevin, Ellen-Mrs. Rufus Bender, and Agnes-Mrs. Orland Gingerich), 20 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Rudy and Moses). He was preceded in death by one son and one brother. He was a member of the Steinman Church, where funeral services were held May 19, with Albert Zehr, Emanuel Stein- man, and Elmer Schwartzentruber officiating.

Saltzman.- Joel, son of the late Andrew and Mary (Schwartzentruber) Saltzman, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Feb. 16, 1892; died suddenly at his home in Baden, Ont., May 25, 1968; aged 76 y. 3 m. 9 d. He is survived by one brother (Joseph) and 3 sisters (Mattie, Barbara, and Mrs. Annie Brenneman). He was a member of the St. Agatha Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 28, with Gerald Schwartzentruber and Allen Schwartzentruber officiating.

Schrock.- Douglas Paul, son of Paul M. and June (Bontrager) Schrock, was born at Pittsburgh, Pa., July 18, 1968; died of severe RH complications, July 20, 1968; aged 2 d. He is survived by his parents, 2 sisters and one brother (Carmen Joy, Brent Lamar, and Andrea Denise), his maternal grandparents (Eli and Sarah Bontrager), and his paternal grandparents (Melvin and Anna Schrock). Graveside services were held at the Scottdale (Pa.) Cemetery, July 25, in charge of Edwin Alderfer and Gerald Studer.

Steinman.- Samuel, son of the late Jacob and Barbara (Miller) Steinman, was born at New Hamburg, Ont., May 20, 1882; died at his daughter's home, Kitchener, June 14, 1968; aged 86 y. 25 d. In 1907 he was married to Barbara Gascho, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Lloyd and Verna-Mrs. Edward Kipfer), 2 grandchildren, one brother, and one sister. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. He was a member of the Steinman Church, where funeral services were held June 17, with Emanuel Steinman and Elmer Schwartzentruber officiating.

Sundheimer.- Otis C., son of George and Barbara (Roth) Sundheimer, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Feb. 27, 1885; died at Walnut Creek, Ohio, July 11, 1968; aged 83 y. 4 m. 14 d. On Sept. 11, 1910, he was married to Mary Hershberger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Vera-Mrs. Jay Mast and Barbara -Mrs. Vernon Hostetler), one son (Clyde E.), 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 4 foster sisters (Alta-Mrs. Len Hershberger, Mattie -Mrs. Ralph Zook, Leora Hershberger, and Gladys-Mrs. Alvin Schloneger). He was preceded in death by 2 sons (Ralph and Wyman), 2 grandchildren, 2 brothers, 2 foster brothers, and 2 foster sisters. He was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services were held July 14, with Paul R. Miller officiating.

Witmer.- J. Earl, son of Hiram N. and Amanda P. (Reist) Witmer, was born near Elizabeth town, Pa., May 2, 1896; died at his home near Manheim. Pa., June 12, 1968; aged 72 y. 1 m. 10 d. On Oct. 9, 1919, he was married to Ruth Mae Shearer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Reba C.-Mrs. C. Richard Miller and H. Howard), 7 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Stella Nissley, Anna-Mrs. Elam Sherer, and Alta-Mrs. Phares Bomberger). He was preceded in death by one son (J. Abram) in 1960. He was a member of the Erisman Church, where funeral services were held June 15, with Norman G. Shenk, Andrew G. Miller, and Elam W. Stauffer officiating.

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Gospel heldrald - Volume LXI, Number 32 - August 13, 1968, pages 739, 740.

Bennett.- Frank, son of Alonza and Annie (Potts) Bennett, was born in Clearville, Pa., Nov. 3, 1890; died at the Cumberland (Md.) Nursing and Convalescent Center, July 8, 1968; aged 77 y. 8 m. 5 d. On Oct. 8, 1913, he was married to Theoda Mae Collins, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (H. Ernest and Frank A.), 3 daughters (Hazel-Mrs. Amos C. Baer, Theresa-Mrs. Sanford Miller, and Lorraine-Mrs. Isaac J. Metzler), 15 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (Daniel), and one sister (Mrs. Mary Smith). He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Private services for the family were conducted at the La Vale Church. July 11, with Charles Shetler and Curtis Godshall officiating. A public memorial service was held at the Grace Community Church, Cumberland, with Charles Shetler officiating; interment in Sunset Memorial Park.

Blosser.- Owen Henry, son of Ernest and Bertie (Brown) Blosser, was born at Dayton, Va., Oct. 15, 1915; died at Wauseon, Ohio, June 28, 1968; aged 52 y. 8 m. 13 d. On Oct. 7, 1938, he was married to Sarah Rhodes, who survives. Also surviving are one son (David), 3 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Paul, Noah, and Charles), and 3 sisters (Hettie-Mrs. Ira Buerge, Rebecca-Mrs. Harold Beck, and Emma-Mrs. Ben Friesen). He was preceded in death by his parents and 6 brothers. He was a member of the Inlet Church Memorial services were held at the Central Church, with Dale Wyse and Wyse Graber officiating.

Erb.- Minnie M., daughter of John H. and Amanda (Bucher) Erb, was born at Lititz, Pa., May 29, 1889; died at Lancaster, Pa., June 24, 1968; aged 79 y. 26 d. Surviving is one brother (John). She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Church. Funeral services were held June 27, with James M. Shank officiating; interment in Erb's Mennonite Cemetery.

Hunsberger.- George, son of Christian H. and Margaret (Pfaff) Hunsberger, was born in Olive Twp., Apr. 7, 1884; died at Goshen General Hospital, Apr. 20, 1968; aged 84 y. 13 d. On Oct. 26, 1911, he was married to Celestia Bare, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (John and Kenneth), 3 daughters (Elizabeth-Mrs. Henry Ramer, Clara-Mrs. Arthur Walter, and Anna-Mrs. Everett Eby), 18 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Olive Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 23, with Richard Hostetler and Noble Bowman officiating.

Miller.- Daniel A., son of Abner and Barbara (Yoder) Miller, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, May 27, 1911; died at Elkhart General Hospital of a stroke, July 19, 1968; aged 57 y. 1 m. 22 d. On Dec. 31, 1949, he was married to Maggie Collins, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, 2 children (Walter and Pauline-Mrs. Reuben Kulp), 7 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Benjamin, Eli, Abe, and Damus), and 2 sisters (Emma-Mrs. Benjamin Kurtz and Mrs. Dottie Miller). He was a member of the Belmont Church, where funeral services were held July 22, with Nelson Kauffman and Ray Bair officiating; interment in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

Rediger.- William, son of Chris and Elizabeth (Eigsti) Rediger, was born at Thurman, Colo., Sept. 12, 1893; died at the Hand County Memorial Hospital, Miller, S.D., July 15, 1968; aged 74 y. 10 m. 3 d. On Jan. 8, 1914, he was married to Mary Kremer. Surviving are 7 children (Ethel-Mrs. Roy Stutzman, Mildred-Mrs. Wayne Miller, Maurice, Dale, Millerd, Wayne, and Harley), 31 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, One brother (Ben), and one sister (Mrs. Em Roth). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Gail), 5 brothers, and 5 sisters. He was a member of the Miller Church. Funeral services were held at the Trinity Lutheran Church, July 18, with Valentine Swartzendruber officiating.

Schrock.- Noah Milton, son of Emanuel and Ella (Cox) Schrock, was born at Kokomo, Ind., Sept. 22, 1899; died at Green Cross Hospital, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, from a heart attack, July 13, 1968; aged 68 y. 9 m. 21 d. On Oct. 8, 1925, he was married to Beulah Ferne Christner, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Berneda -Mrs. Orval Wyse, Shirley, Freida-Mrs. Marlin Miller, and Janice-Mrs. Ronald Prowant), 8 grandchildren, 4 stepgrandchildren, one sister (Delcie Liezart), and 2 brothers (Herbert J. and Willis L.). One brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Plainview Church, where funeral services were held July 17, with Elmer Stoltzfus, Eugene Yoder, and David Miller officiating.

Short.- Bessie, daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Riegsecker) Short, was born in Henry Co., Ohio, Apr. 2, 1902; died at West Unity, Ohio, from an auto accident, July 13, 1968; aged 66 y. 3 m. 11 d. Surviving is one brother (Harold). She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and 3 sisters. She was a member of the Central Church, where memorial services were held, with Dale Wyse officiating.

Stutzman.- Alma, daughter of Isaiah and Mary (Hostetler) Stutzman, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Oct. 26, 1894; died at her home following a prolonged illness, June 16, 1968; aged 73 y. 7 m. 20 d. On Jan. 7, 1917, she was married to Abner Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Carl A., Richard L., Clenn H., Gordon L., and Merle T.), 2 daughters (Fae and Mae-Mrs. Charles Durning), 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 2 sisters (Caroline Hostetler and Mrs. Amanda Miller). She was a member of the Plainview Church, where funeral services were held June 19, with Elmer Stoltzfus and David Miller officiating.

Yoder.- Susie L., daughter of the late Henry M. and Lizzie (Leatherman) Yoder, was born in Plumstead Twp., Bucks Co., Pa., Feb. 3, 1914; died at Souderton, Pa., in her sleep from a heart attack, July 17, 1968; aged 54 y. 5 m. 14 d. Surviving is one brother (Arthur H.). She was a member of the Blooming Glen Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home Chapel, July 20, with Marvin Anders and David Derstine, Jr., officiating; interment in Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXI, Number 33 - August 20, 1968, pages 763, 764.

Barge.- Witmer J., son of Jacob and Maria (Kreider) Barge, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Aug. 29, 1880; died at the Oreville Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., June 17, 1968; aged 87 y. 9 m. 18 d. On Dec. 20, 1905, he was married to Elnora Esbenshade, who died May 17, 1956. Surviving are 4 daughters (Ethel-Mrs. Ivan Leaman, Anna-Mrs. Tobias Leaman, Alta-Mrs. J. Clyde Shenk, and Elnora-Mrs. Paul Cope), 21 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Milton). He was a member of the Sunnyside Church, where he served as deacon and later as minister. Funeral services were held at the Strasburg Church, June 20, with Clayton Keener, Daniel Lapp, and Emory Herr officiating; interment in Strasburg Cemetery.

Beard.- Dena Miller, formerly Mrs. John Troyer, daughter of Rudy and Melinda (Slabaugh) Miller, was born at Mylo, N.D., Mar. 15, 1900; died at Virginia Beach (Va.) Hospital, June 21, 1968; aged 68 y. 3 m. 6 d. Surviving are 2 sons (Alvin and Atlee), 5 daughters (Malinda-Mrs. Roy Miller, Elizabeth-Mrs. Mahlon Borntrager, Edna-Mrs. Francis Miller, Fannie-Mrs. Norman Teague, and Mary-Mrs. James Bergey), 32 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers, and one sister. Funeral services were held at the Mt. Pleasant Church, with Amos D. Wenger, Jr., officiating; interment in Bagley Memorial Cemetery, Moyock, N.C.

Berkshire.- Arthur Wendell, son of Ralph L. and Emma (Crowe) Berkshire, was born at Masontown, Pa., June 13, 1922; died at Harrisonburg, Va., of an apparent heart attack, July 25, 1968; aged 46 y. 1 m. 12 d. On June 8, 1942, he was married to Vivian Stewart, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Geary L., Ronald L., Merle E., Gaye D., and Joye L.), 3 grand- children, one brother (Glenn), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Grethel Campbell, Mrs. Hazel Campbell, Evelyn, and Mrs. Ferne Shank). He was a member of the North Clinton Church, Wauseon, Ohio. He attended Weavers Church, Harrisonburg, Va., where funeral services were held July 28, with Paul Roth, Dewitt Heatwole, and Daniel Suter officiating; interment in Weavers Cemetery.

Gehman.- Emma B., daughter of the late Israel and Kathryn (Burkhard) Musser, was born Mar. 23, 1884; died at the home of her daughter, July 21, 1968; aged 84 y. 3 m. 24 d. She was married to Garson G. Gehman, who died in 1967. Surviving are one daughter (Sadie M.), 4 sons (Titus, George, Clayton, and William), 28 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Aaron, Israel, Amos, and Isaac), and one sister (Isabella Bowman). She was a member of Gehman's Church. Funeral services were held at Bowmansville, July 23, with Carl Martin and Ben Weaver officiating; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Good.- Amos L., son of the late Samuel and Anna (Longenecker) Good, was born July 4, 1884; died July 20, 1968; aged 84 y. 16 d. He was married to Sarah Lebo, who died Nov.-, 1962. Surviving are one son (Ralph), one daughter (Edith-Mrs. George Demming, with whom he resided), 4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Samuel and George), and one sister (Mrs. Anna Hoover). He was a member of Bowmansville Church. Funeral services were held at the Roseboro Funeral Home, Denver, Pa., July 24, with Carl Martin and Ben Weaver officiating; interment in Muddy Creek Cemetery.

Good.- Geneva Wilhemina O'Connell, daughter of Henry and Anna (Seivers) Soltwedel, was born at Hammond, Ind., Mar. 3, 1895; died July 24, 1968; aged 73 y. 4 m. 21 d. On Mar. 3, | 1915, she was married to Maurice O'Connell, who died in March 1946. In June 1954 she was married to Aaron Good, who died in March 1966. Surviving are 2 sons (Darwin A. and Darrell M. O'Connell), one grandson (Terry), 2 sisters (Mrs. Hulda Thielman and Mrs. Lodema Kubiak), 2 brothers (Kenneth and Gilbert), 3 stepsons (Eldredge B., Harold E., and Ezra Good), and 4 stepdaughters (Mrs. Esther Diller, Mrs. Eva Martin, Mrs. Betty Moore, and Mrs. Laura Hart- man). She was preceded in death by 2 sisters (Mrs. Flora Mallett and Mrs. Hattie Nicholas O'Neill) and 2 brothers (Arthur and Walter). Funeral services were held at the Chiles-Laman West Wayne Street Chapel, Lima, Ohio, July 26, with Roy Koch and John Shearer officiating; interment in Salem Cemetery near Elida.

Mellinger.- Benjamin Z., son of Aldus M. and Lydia Ann (Zimmerman) Mellinger, was born in West Earl Twp., Pa., Sept. 27, 1902; died at the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, after an illness of 1 1/2 years, July 10, 1968; aged 65 y. 10 m. 17 d. On Nov.-, 1923, he was married to Elsie Hershey, who died Feb. 1, 1952. On Oct.- 1956, he was married to Anna Rohrer, who died Aug. 14, 1965. Surviving are 3 children (Wilbur H., Janet I.-Mrs. J. Harold Martin, and Dorothy Lou-Mrs. Chris Lantz), one stepdaughter (Pearl-Mrs. Landis Henly), 9 grandchildren, 2 stepgrandchildren, one sister (Anna-Mrs. Aaron Horst), and one brother (Abram Z.). He was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Funeral services were held July 13; interment in Groffdale Mennonite Cemetery.

Nofziger.- Ruby Irene, daughter of Aaron and Pearl (Eash) Nofziger, was born at Mark Center Ohio, Mar. 16, 1925; died at Ft. Wayne, Ind., of leukemia, Aug. 1, 1968; aged 43 y. 4 m. 16 d. Surviving are 3 sisters (Mrs. Elfie Bechler, Mrs. Fern Hostetler, and Mrs. Arlene Swartzentruber) and 4 brothers (Walter, Elmer, Ray, and Leroy). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and one sister (Ralph, Willard, and Dorothy). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the McComb Funeral Home, Aug. 3, with John C. King officiating; interment in Leo Cemetery.

Rohrer.- Anna Groff, daughter of the late Emanuel and Susan (Herr) Groff, was born in Pequea Twp., Pa., May 4, 1895; died May 18, 1968; aged 73 y. 14 d. On Jan. 4, 1917, she was married to Jacob H. Rohrer, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Mary-Mrs. Earl Swarr, Melvin G., Edna E.-Mrs. David E. Buckwalter, Ruth-Mrs. John H. Nissley, J. Lloyd, and Harold G.), 20 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Nora -Mrs. Andrew Miller and Mrs. Mary Hess), and one brother (Elias). She was preceded in death by 2 sisters. She was a member of the Strasburg Church. Funeral services were held May 22, with Emory Herr, Charles Good, and Clayton Keener officiating; interment in Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery.

Studer.- Emma, daughter of Andrew and Catherine (Sutler) Bachman, was born near Roanoke, Ill., May 22, 1875; died at Eureka Hospital, July 14, 1968; aged 93 y. 1 m. 22 d. On Jan. 18, 1894, she was married to Chris Studer, who died in 1957. Surviving are 3 sons (Gilgian L., Clarence H., and Lloyd C.), 2 daughters (Mrs. Clarence Yordy and Mrs. Willard Martin), 12 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 infant sons, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. She was a member of the Roanoke Church, where funeral services were held July 16, with her nephew, Chris Bachman, officiating.

Yoder.- Freeman W., son of Wallace and Sarah Yoder, was born in Noble Co., Ind., Oct. 4, 1887; died at St. Joseph Hospital, South Bend, Ind., of severe head injuries from a fall while doing carpenter work, July 15, 1968; aged 80 y. 9 m. 11 d. On Jan. 27, 1909, he was married to Florence Nelson, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Harold, Kenneth, Hobart, and Maynard), 9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Nona Mishler and Mildred-Mrs. Irwin J. Miller). He was a member of the Forks Church, where funeral services were held July 18, with Sylvester R. Haarer and Earley C. Bontrager officiating; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Yoder.- Gordon Gene, son of J. Max and Lucille (Beckler) Yoder, was born at Washington, Iowa, Aug. 5, 1946; died (en route to the hospital) from injuries received in a traffic accident near Eastern Mennonite College, Harrisonburg, Va., Mar. 18, 1968; aged 21 y. 7 m. 13 d. Surviving are his parents, 4 younger brothers and sisters (Gaylord, Wanda, Weldon, and Waneta), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Marion Yoder and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Beckler). He was preceded in death by an older brother (Lyle), who died in infancy. He was a member of the Lower Deer Creek Church.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXI, Number 34 - August 27, 1968, pages 779, 780.

Brenneman.- Noah, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Brenneman. was born near New Hamburg, Ont., died at his home May 23, 1968; aged 60 y. 9 m.18 d. On June 14, 1933, he was married to Elmina Gingerich, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Richard) and one daughter (Mary Ellen) both at home. Two brothers (Ezra and Edwin) and one sister (Mrs. Elam Roth) predeceased him. He was a member of the Steinman Church, where funeral services were held May 26, with Albert Zehr and Elmer Schwartzentruber officiating.

Byler.- Clarence R., was born at Goshen, Ind., Apr 10, 1895; died at the Elkhart (Ind.) General Hospital, Aug. 3, 1968; aged 73 y. 3 m. 24 d. On Aug. 31, 1916, he was married to Ida Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Leland and Lowell), one daughter (Berdine-Mrs. Verle Hoffman), 9 grandchildren, and one sister. He was a member of the Waterford Church. Funeral services were held at the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Aug. 6, with Elno Steiner and Steven Yoder officiating; interment in Miller's Cemetery.

Carr.- Earl, was born at Attica, Kan., July 5, 1900; died at Gulfport, Miss., Aug. 1, 1968; aged 68 y. 26 d. On Apr. 8, 1923, he was married to Maida Geil, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Gean), 6 daughters (Earline-Mrs. E. F. Rhodes, Ruth-Mrs. Joe Erby, Carol-Mrs. Dirvm Fortner, Clara Ann-Mrs. Ray Weaver, Virginia -Mrs Caroll Richard, and Phyllis-Mrs. Douglas Cooley), 27 grandchildren, 6 great-grand-children, and one sister (Mrs. Anna Donaghue). He was a member of the Gulf Haven Church. Funeral services were held at Rieman's Gultport Chapel, Aug. 3. with Paul Hershey and Harry A. Diener officiating; interment in Gult Haven Cemetery.

Detweiler.- Katie M., daughter of Garret and Barbara (Mensch) Benner, was born in Skippack Twp., Montgomery Co., Pa., Apr. 15, 1905; died at Harleysville, Pa., July 19, 1968; aged 63 y. 3 m. 4 d. She was married to Samuel M. Detweiler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Wilmer B. and Barbara D.-Mrs. Melvin S. Brunk) and 8 grandchildren. She was a member of the Rockhill Church, where funeral services were held July 24, with Merrill Landis and Clinton Landis officiating.

Lind.- Norman Arthur, son of Jacob L. and Margaret (Zeigler) Lind, was born near Wadsworth, Ohio, Jan. 15, 1881; died at the Mennonite Home for the Aged, near Albany, Ore. July 31, 1968; aged 87 y. 6 m. 16 d. On Oct. -. 1903, he was ordained to the ministry at the Bethel Church, near Wadsworth, Ohio. In June 1921, he was ordained to the office of bishop at the Albany (Ore.) Church. On Nov. 22, 1904, he was married to Sarah Flohr, who preceded him in death Jan.-, 1963. Surviving are 7 sons (Llovd L., Marcus F., Ivan R., Norman A., Jr., Millard C., Gilbert H., and Wilbert G.), 39 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. Two sons died in infancy. He was a member of the Sweet Home Church. Funeral services were held at the Fairview Church, Albany, Ore., Aug. 3, with Orie L. Roth and Raymond Mishler officiating.

Ritchie.- James L., son of Jason and Sarah (Fugate) Ritchie, was born at Talcum, Ky.. Mav 2, 1906; died at his home Aug. 2, 1968; aged 62 y. 3 m. On Dec. 31, 1925, he was married to Elizabeth Patrick, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Luther, Verten, Vincin, Billy, and Larry), 4 daughters (Olive-Mrs. Earl Esteph, Iola -Mrs. Elmer Winslow, Fern-Mrs. Charles Smith, and Mildred), 16 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Subrina, Sarah-Mrs. Zack Patrick, and Malvary-Mrs. Hiram Howard). He was a member of the Talcum Church. Funeral services were held at the home of the deceased, Aug. 5. with Orlo J. Fisher and John Mishler officiating, interment in family cemetery.

Schmidt.- Elda, daughter of the late Jacob and Catherine (Roth) Iutzi, was born near Baden, Ont.; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, after a brief illness, July 4, 1968; aged 56 v. 10 m. 21 d. On Mar. 15, 1933, she was married to Stanley Schmidt, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter (Ferne-Mrs. Joseph Martin), 3 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Wilfred and Roy), and 2 sisters (Edna-Mrs. Chris Herner and Eva-Mrs. Eldon Gingerich). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Shirley-Mrs. Daniel Zehr) and one brother (William). She was a member of the Steinman Church, where funeral services were held July 7, with Albert Zehr and Elmer Schwartzentruber officiating.

Spicher.- Nancy, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Sanders) Ropp, was born at St. Agatha, Ont., Mar. 28, 1895; died at Harrisburg, Pa., of leukemia, Aug. 1, 1968; aged 73 y. 4 m. 4 d. On Dec. 28, 1916, she was married to Jesse Spicher, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Ray and Glenn) and 2 daughters (Vesta-Mrs. Bill Sherman and Arlene). She was a member of the Maple Grove Church, Belleville, Pa., where funeral services were held Aug. 4, with Waldo E. Miller officiating; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.

Stutzman.- Betty Arleen, daughter of Norman and Thelma Gleason, Corry, Pa., was born July 30, 1941; died in a tragic accident near Corry, Aug. 3, 1968; aged 27 y. 3 d. She was accompanied in death by her mother, Mrs. Thelma Gleason, and her 3 children: Brian P., aged 4 y. 1 m. 5 d. Brenda A., aged 2 y. 11 m. 23 d.; and James A., aged 9 m. 6 d. Walter Stutzman, also involved in the accident, survives in critical condition as husband and father. Also surviving are 2 sisters (Mrs. Norma Jean Emerson and Jane-Mrs. Joseph Huff). Surviving Betty's children, Brian, Brenda, and James, are their paternal grandparents (Peter and Mary Stutzman). Betty was a member of the Beaverdam Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 6, with Donald D. Nofziger officiating.

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