Aldefer, Preston S., son of Mahlon G. and Mary (Slotter) Aldefer, was born at Souderton, Pa., Oct. 17, 1892; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Dec. 8, 1967; aged 75 y. 1 m. 22 d. On June 10, 1916 he was married to Lizzie Detweiler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Paul, Stanley, and Harold), 2 sisters (Mrs. Verda Moyer and Mrs. Howard Ruth), one brother (Alvin S.), one half sister (Mary Ellen Ruth), and one half brother (Clarence Alderfer), 3 stepbrothers (Tobias Delp, Irwin Gehman, and Ernest Gehman), 7 grandchildren. He was a member of the Blooming Glen Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 12, with Richard Detweiler and David F. Derstine, Jr., officiating.

Allen, Douglass Warren, son of Charles and Maude (Snodgrass) Allen, was born at Meadville, Pa., Aug. 23, 1906; died at Harrisonburg, Va., Dec. 7, 1967; aged 61 y. 3 m. 14 d. On July 4, 1932 he was married to Caroline Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (David, Lois Lehman, and Jeanne Heatwole), 5 sisters, and 2 brothers. He was a member of the Lindale Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 10. with Moses Slabaugh, J. R. Mumaw, and S. A. Weaver officiating.

Berkshire, Stella Viola, daughter of John and Katherine (Barber) Richie, was born Sept. 10, 1889, at Leckrone, Pa.; died at Harrisonburg, Va., Nov. 27, 1967; aged 78 y. 2 m. 17 d. She was married to Raymond L. Berkshire, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Anna Pearl King), 5 sons (Warren j., Norman, David L., Clarence R., and Carl E.), 19 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Hettie Dvorsky and Mrs. Laura Hixon). Memorial services were held at Lindsey Funeral Home, Harrisonburg, Nov. 28, conducted by Samuel Janzen and Harold Eshleman; additional services were held at Masontown, Pa., Nov. 30, with Paul Roth and A. J. Metzler officiating.

Brunk, Orvin Daniel, son of John and Anna E. (Rhodes) Brunk, was born in Kansas, Aug. 16, 1908; died at Harrisonburg, Va., Oct. 23, 1967; aged 59 y. 2 m. 7 d. On July 23, 1933, he was married to Mary I Coakley, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, 3 sons (Don W., Gerald L., Dale C.), 6 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Gladys Yoder and Mrs. Grace Shrock). He was a member of the Cottage City, Md., Church. Funeral services were held at the Weavers Church, Harrisonburg, by Lewis Good, Kenneth Good, and Jack Masquelier officiating.

Burkey, Lizzie M., daughter of Daniel E. and Catherine (Maust) Beverstein, was born at Nappanee, Ind., July 9, 1890; died Dec. 2, 1967; aged 77 y. 3 m. 23 d. On Nov. 29, 1919, she was married to Benjamin Burkey, who died on Apr. 2, 1959. Surviving are 2 children (Paul and Mildred-Mrs. Freeman Schrock), 6 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, 2 sisters (Loma-Mrs. Irvin Wagner and Evie Allen). One sister (Minnie) and one brother (Melvin) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Salem Church, where funeral services were held with Harold D. Myers officiating; interment at the Olive Cemetery.

Hochstetler, Levi G., son of Gideon and Elizabeth (Schrock) Hochstetler, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Mar. 13, 1892; died at Elkhart General Hospital, Dec. 2, 1967; aged 75 y. 8 m. 19 d. On Nov. 3, 1923, he was married to Ruth Tyson, who died Apr. 21, 1954. Surviving are 2 sons (Ernest and Otis), 4 daughters (Lois-Mrs. Lloyd Miller, Gladys, Fern-Mrs. Maynard Begly, and Faye-Mrs. Donald Nyce), 3 brothers (Eli, Jacob E., and John G.), one sister (Katie-Mrs. Dan Braber), 3 half sisters (Lovina-Mrs. Dan Hochstetler, Mattie-Mrs. Israel Yoder, and Susie-Mrs. Neal Bontrager), one half brother (David Hochstetler), 17 grandchildren. He was a member of the Yellow Creek Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 5, with Mahlon Miller and J. C. Wenger officiating.

Keener, Anna V., daughter of Abram and Lizzie (Martin) Eshleman, was born at Staunton, Va., Apr. 27, 1890; died Sept. 4, 1967; aged 77 y. 4 m. 7 d. On Nov, 25, 1909, she was married to Francis D. Keener, who died Nov. 27, 1952. Surviving are one daughter (Ethel-Mrs. Norman Moyer), 3 sons (Abram, Roy, and Clyde), 4 brothers (Daniel, Henry, Clarence, and Martin), 2 stepsisters (Ruth and Cora), one stepbrother (Marvin), 19 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Erisman's Church where funeral services were held Sept. 7, with H. Howard Witmer, Norman Shenk, and Homer Bomberger officiating.

Nelson, Lewis, son of George and Nancy (Weaver) Nelson, was born near Shipshewana, Ind., Dec. 15, 1891; died at Goshen General Hospital, Nov. 2, 1967; aged 75 y. 10 m. 18 d. On Feb. 4, 1920, he was married to Winifred Long, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Richard, Robert, and Anna Belle-Mrs. Harold Bontreger), 2 sisters (Florence-Mrs. Freeman Yoder, and Freda-Mrs. John Stoltz), 4 brothers (Tom, Dewey, Guy and Emir). Funeral services were held at Clinton Frame Church, with Vernon E. Bontreger and Stanley C. Shenk officiating; interment in Clinton Union Cemetery.

Ramer, Jacob David, son of Henry B. and Mary M. Ramer, was born Nov. 3, 1902, near Martinsburg, Pa.; died at the Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio, Dec. 6, 1967; aged 65 y. 1 m. 3 d. On Mar. 4, 1925, he was married to Irene S. Hartman, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, 2 sons (Milton and John Ralph), 3 daughters (Charlotte-Mrs. Paul Martin, Catharine-Mrs. Jack Endersby, and Margaret-Mrs. Omar Schrock), 20 grandchildren, one brother (Clarence), and one sister (Ruth Martin.) He was preceded in death by his father, 2 brothers, and one sister. In 1925, he was ordained a deacon for the Duchess, Alberta, congregation and served until 1930, when he and his family moved to Elida, Ohio; he also served as deacon at the Pike Church until his death. Funeral services were held at the Pike Church with Merlin Good and Don Augsburger officiating.

Roth, Ella B., daughter of Isaac and Mary (Burkhart) Roth, was born July 11, 1868, at Boomsville, Pa.; died at Goshen, Ind., June 30, 1967; aged 98 y. 11 m. 19 d. On Dec. 24, 1900, she was married to Harry Roth, who died Feb. 18, 1958. Surviving are 5 children (Dula-Mrs. Glen Hershberger, Mabel, Dwight, Mark, and Mary-Mrs. Perry Miller). One son (Isaac S.) preceded her in death. She was a member of the College Church. Funeral services were held at the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, on July 2, with John H. Mosemann and J. Robert Detweiler officiating; interment in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery, Goshen.

Weaver, Atlee S., son of Samuel P. and Mary Nickey) Weaver, was born May 15, 1880, at Berlin Ohio; died Dec. 9, 1967, at Goshen, Ind. On Jan. 8, 1908, he was married to Alice Kauffman, who survives. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 4 sisters. He was a member of the College Church; funeral services were held at the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, with J. Robert Detweiler officiating; interment in Union Center Cemetery, Nappanee, Ind.

Wissinger, Graham G., son of Edmund and Alice (Berkey) Wissinger, was born in Cambria Co., Pa., June 20, 1913; died of a heart attack on Nov. 23, 1967, in Richland Twp.; aged 54 y. 5 m. 3 d. On Oct. 26, 1935, he was married to LaVern Hironimus, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Melvin, Bruce, Janet-Mrs. William McCuch, Blaine, and Lois), 5 brothers and sisters (Clarence, Kenneth, Lunda-Mrs. Mark Kimmel, Elton, and Jewell). He was a member of the Weaver Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 26, with Harold E. Thomas officiating; interment in Blough Mennonite Cemetery.

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Close, Merritt, son of Charles and Milly (McCullough) Close, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Sept. 15, 1895; died of a heart attack while hunting near his home at Millersburg, Ohio, Dec. 8, 1967; aged 72 y. 2 m. 23 d. On June 20, 1917, he was married to Beulah Mullett, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Richard and Wayne), 2 grandchildren, and one sister (Eulalia-Mrs. Floyd Aultman). He was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Funeral services were held at the Elliot-Hartline Funeral Home, Dec. 11, with Paul R. Miller officiating.

Erb, Mary, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Aug 18, 1888; died at Zurich, Ont., Nov. 23, 1967; aged 79 y. 3 m. 5 d. On Jan 9, 1912, she was married to Moses Erb, who survives. Also surviving are one adopted daughter (Rene-Mrs. Chris Schultz), 2 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Nancy-Mrs. Chris Swartzentruber and Kate-Mrs. Claude Stiles), and one brother (Dave). She was a member of the Blake Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 26, with Ephraim Gingerich and Orval M. Jantzi officiating.

Guengerich, William S., son of Samuel D. and Barbara (Beachy) Guengerich, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Apr. 14, 1877; died at Iowa City, Iowa, of pneumonia, resulting from cancer, Dec. 7, 1967; aged 90 y. 7 m. 23 d. On Nov. 7, 1901, he was married to Ellen Nora Yoder, who died Jan. 10, 1922. On Sept. 11, 1923, he was married to Martha Buckwalter, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Clara-Mrs. Emerson Rodgers), one brother (Menno), one sister (Susie-Mrs. Henry Kuhns), 2 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. On Jan 17, 1909, he was ordained to the ministry at the West Union Church, Parnell, Iowa, where he served until his retirement. He was a member of the Wellman Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 10, with Ronald Kennel, John Y. Swartzendruber, and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber officiating.

Hartzler, Dorothy Marie, daughter of Enos F. and Ada (Stouffer) Hartzler, was born at Marshallville, Ohio, Dec. 11, 1924; died at Harrisonburg, Va., Oct. 31, 1967; aged 43 y. 10 m. 20 d. Surviving are her stepmother (Mrs. Elizabeth Hartzler) and 3 brothers (Earl J., Lloyd O., and Paul D.). She was a member of the Mennonite Church from her youth. Funeral services were held at the Lindale Church, Nov. 3, with Moses Slabaugh, Lloy Kniss, and Noah Hilty officiating.

Hertzler, Martha Kathryn, daughter of John H. and Priscilla (Mast) Stoltzfus, was born Dec. 18, 1906; died at her home near Morgantown, Pa., of coronary occlusion, Dec. 4, 1967; aged 60 y 11 m. 16 d. Surviving are her husband (Milford Hertzler), one foster daughter (Phyllis-Mrs. Edward Putt), one foster son (Joseph Thomas), 4 foster grandchildren, 2 brothers (Walter M. and Christian U.), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Myra King, Ruth-Mrs. J. J. Hostetter, Esther-Mrs. Jacob E. Martin, Jr., and Amanda-Mrs. Joseph D. Zehr). She was a member of the Zion Church, where funeral services were held, with Ross Goldfus and Daniel Hertzler officiating; interment in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Jantzi, Royden Bertrum, son of John B. and Mary (Conrad) Jantzi, was born at Milford, Neb., Aug. 17, 1901; died of a heart attack while on a hunting trip near La Pine, Ore., Oct 18, 1967; aged 66 y. 2 m. 1 d. On Jan. 3, 1923, he was married to Anna Gascho, who died Jan 18, 1935. On Feb. 16, 1936, he was married to Emma Mary Birkey, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Shirley-Mrs. Merrill Boshart, Roland, Robert, Ruth-Mrs. Lloyd Hooley, John, Leo, Caroline-Mrs. Melvin Wolfer, Jr., and Billy), 2 sisters (Nettie-Mrs. Homer Schweitzer and Ethel-Mrs. Clarence Stutzman), 2 brothers (Ezra and Daniel), and 34 grandchildren. One daughter (Betty) preceded him in death. Because of illness he spent the winters in Phoenix, Ariz., where he was a member of the Paradise Valley Church.

Meyer, Lavina, of Kitchener, Ont., was born June 28, 1903; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Dec. 15, 1967; aged 64 y. 5 m. 17 d. Surviving are her husband (John Meyer), 4 sons, and one daughter. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 18.

Plank, Walter S., son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Plank, was born at Filer, Idaho, Aug 28, 1903; died unexpectedly while at work near La Junta, Colo., Dec. 5, 1967; aged 64 y. 3 m. 7 d. On Dec. 25, 1925, he was married to Anna Palmer, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Robert, Wallace, Walter, and Rosine-Mrs. Dean Schulz), 2 grandchildren, and one brother (Elmer). One brother and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the East Holbrook Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 8, with Lee J. Miller officiating.

Schmucker, Susan, daughter of Daniel and Catherine (Conrad) Schmucker, was born at Louisville, Ohio, May 3, 1893; died of heart failure at Community Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, Dec. 8, 1967; aged 74 y. 7 m. 5 d. Surviving are 3 brothers (Daniel C., Harmon D. and Howard C.) and one sister (Catherine-Mrs. Orrin D. Miller). She was a member of the Beech Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 11, with Wayne North and O. N. Johns officiating.

Shaffer, Ida M., daughter of Samuel and Jennie (Himes) Moore, was born near Reedsville, Pa., Oct 20. 1891; died at Lewistown (Pa.) Hospital, Nov. 21, 1967; aged 76 y. 1 m. 1 d. On Nov. 26, 1906 she was married to William Shaffer, who died in 1944. Surviving are 4 children (Fay, Eugene, Mrs. Esther Smith, and Jean-Mrs. Walter Dustin), 2 sisters, 6 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Barrville Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 24, with Elam H. Glick officiating; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Snider, Oliver, son of Solomon and Elizabeth (Martin) Snider, was born at Floradale, Ont., Dec. 30, 1878; died at South Waterloo Hospital, Galt, Ont., from heart illness, Dec. 13, 1967; aged 88 y. 11m. 13 d. On Dec. 31, 1902, he was married to Louisa Weber, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Beulah Musselman), 6 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. One son, (Mahlon) preceded him in death. In 1909 he was ordained to the ministry and in 1936 was ordained bishop, serving the Floradale and Elmira congregations. He was a member of the Elmira Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 16, with Vernon Leis, Howard Bauman, and Newton Gingerich officiating.

Weber, Nelson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Weber, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., Mar. 17, 1890; died at Elmira (Ont.) Private Hospital, Dec. 10, 1967; aged 77 y. 8 m. 23 d. Surviving are 3 sisters (Mrs. Altana Martin, Mrs. Ella Detwiller, and Mrs. Pearl Kinsie). He was a member of the Elmira Church. Funeral services were held at the Dreisinger Funeral Chapel, Dec. 12, with Vernon Leis officiating.

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Cressman, Mary Lizzie, daughter of Samuel and Susanna (Clemmer) Derstine, was born in Hatfield Twp., Pa., Aug 14, 1884; died at Sellersville Hospital, of cerebral thrombosis, Dec. 19, 1967; aged 83 y. 4 m. 5 d. On Feb. 18, 1905, she was married to Harvey G. Cressman, who died July 11, 1961. Surviving are one daughter (Eva-Mrs. Nelson Alderfer) and 2 sisters (Emma-Mrs. Erwin Moyer and Edna-Mrs. Raymond Frankenfield). She was a member of the Plains Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 24, with Henry P. Yoder and John E. Lapp officiating.

Gerber, Roger Lynn, son of Dennis and Loretta Gerber, was born Nov. 13, 1951; died in his sleep at his home at Benton Ohio, Nov. 9, 1967; aged 15 y. 11 m. 27 d. He was a member of the Millersburg Church. Funeral services were held at Martin's Creek Church, Nov. 11, with Paul Lantz and Roman Stutzman officiating.

Gerig, Emery Leo, son of Martin and Emma Gerig, was born at Wayland, Iowa, June 3, 1933; died at Pendleton, Ore., Dec. 24, 1967; aged 34 y. 6 m. 21 d. Due to being partially paralyzed, he lived a handicapped life. Surviving are his mother, 4 sisters (Mabel-Mrs. Ben Miller, Frances-Mrs. Roman Yutzy, Mary, and Minnie-Mrs. Lloyd Chaffee), and 6 brothers (Emanuel, Melvin, Allen, E. Lavern, Elmer, and Willard). His father and one sister (Elsie) preceded his min death. Funeral services were held at the Fairview Church, Albany, with Verl Nofziger and Clarence Gerig officiating.

Hochstedler, Anna, daughter of John and Mary Ellen (Slaubaugh) Stutzman, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, June 24, 1886; died at Kalona, Iowa, Dec. 23, 1967; aged 81 y. 5 m. 24 d. On Dec. 7, 1911, she was married to Julius Gingerich, who died Oct 18, 1929. In 1934, she was married to Sam S. Hochstedler, who died Dec 27, 1960. Surviving are one son (Melvin), and 2 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Will H. and Ervin J.), and 3 sisters (Katie-Mrs. Henry Miller, Lydia-Mrs. Frank Ekdahl, and Nellie-Mrs. Thomas Kauffman). She was a member of the East Union Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 26, with J. John Miller and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber officiating.
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Hochstedler, Myron Ray, son of Henry W. and Beulah (Hostetler) Hochstedler, was born at Kalona, Iowa, Nov. 21, 1964; died of cancer of the lungs, Dec. 25, 1967; aged 3 y. 1 m. 4 d. Surviving are one sister (Vivian), 4 brothers (Leonard, Merle, William, and Dennis), grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Hochstedler and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hostetler), great-grandfather (Mike Miller), and step-great-grandmother (Mrs. Mary Hochstedler). Funeral services were held at the Sunnyside Conservative Church, with David L. Yoder and Morris Swartzendruber officiating; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Hostetler, Uriel K., son of John Jay and Amanda (Kauffman) Hostetler, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, Dec. 16, 1897; died Dec. 9, 1967, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, of pulmonary embolism following surgery, aged 69 y. 11 m. 23 d. On Feb. 5, 1922, he was married to Clara Mae Irene Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Mary Lou-Mrs. Herbert L. King, John D., and Carol-Mrs. Emmett Yoder) and one brother (Homer). He was a member of the South Union Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 12, with Roy S. Koch officiating.

Imhoff, Elsie, daughter of John and Bertha (Schertz) Imhoff, was born at Roanoke, Ill., Feb. 19, 1898; died at Eureka Hospital, from a heart condition, Dec. 22, 1967; aged 69 y 10 m. 3 d. Surviving are 5 sisters (Mattie-Mrs. Peter H. Schertz, Ada-Mrs. Simon Kennell, Freda-Mrs. Nathan Reiff, Clara-Mrs. Chris Battler, and Wilma-Mrs. Louis Stealy) and one brother (Clarence). She was a member of the Metamora Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 24, with Roy Bucher officiating; interment in Roanoke Cemetery.

Litchfield, Charles, son of Francis Litchfield, Gulliver, Mich., was born July 2, 1907; died suddenly at Phoenix, Ariz., Dec. 16, 1967; aged 60 y. 5 m. 14 d. Surviving is one brother (Cecil). He was a member of the Cedar Grove Church, Manistique, Mich. Funeral services were held at Phoenix, Dec. 18, with Melvin Ruth and Theron Weldy officiating; interment in Resthaven Cemetery, Glendale, Ariz.

Petersheim, Amanda, daughter of Tobias and Mary (Silvius) Kolb, was born near Trail Ohio, July 22, 1897; died at Dunlap Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, Dec. 22, 1967; aged 70 y. 5 m. On Oct 23, 1938, she was married to Eli J. Petersheim, who preceded her in death. One sister also preceded her. Surviving are 2 stepdaughters (Saloma Petersheim and Barbara Petersheim), 2 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Lee Shonk and Susie-Mrs. J. A. Horrisberger), and one brother (William). She was a member of the Salem Church, Wooster. Funeral services were held at the Auble Funeral Home, Dec. 26, with Richard Ross and Daniel Hilty officiating.

Slagel, Edith Funk, was born at Hedrick, Iowa, Jan. 2, 1894; died at Tucson, Ariz., Aug. 22, 1967; aged 73 y. 6 m. 20 d. She was married to Edward Slagel, who survives. Also Surviving are 3 sons and 2 daughters (Dale, Ellis, Robert, Mrs. Miriam Nunemaker, and Mrs. Carrie Smith), 14 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was a member of the Sunnyslope Church. Services were held at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Tucson, Aug. 26, with Melvin Ruth and ___Johnson officiating; interment in Tucson Memorial Park East Lawn.
Transcriber's Note-Officiant's first name missing in original.

Troyer, Emanuel, son of John and Caroline Shrock) Troyer, was born in Howard Co., Ind., July 9, 1883; died of a heart attack Nov. 9, 1967; aged 84 y. 4 m. On Jan. 27, 1906, he was married to Mazie Kendall, who died July 31, 1960. Surviving are 5 daughters (Florence-Mrs. Norman Weaver, Esther-Mrs. Elmer Sommers, Eva-Mrs. Chester Osborne, Helen-Mrs. Truman Slabaugh, and Pauline-Mrs. Dorwin Myers), one brother (George), 25 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. One daughter (Letha) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Howard-Miami Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 12, with Harold Mast officiating; interment in Mast Cemetery.
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Esch, Menno, son of David and Fannie (Kanagy) Esch, was born near Wellman, Iowa, July 14, 1879; died of cancer, at the home of his son, Claude, near Fairview, Mich., Dec. 27, 1967; aged 88 y. 5 m. 13 d. On Mar. 25, 1906, he was married to Nettie Yoder, who died in August 1964. Surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Lilly Gillis, Mrs. Esther Yoder, and Mrs. Ellen Schrock), 5 sons (Reuben, Floyd, Chriss, Ira, and Claude), 36 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one brother (Samuel), and 2 sisters (Lizzie Smucker and Fannie Miller). One daughter (Velma) died in early childhood. He moved to Michigan in 1905, where in 1906 he was ordained to the ministry and in 1909, he was ordained bishop, serving the Fairview Church. In 1952, he retired from active ministry; he preached his last sermon on the 60th anniversary of his ordination. Funeral services were held at the Fairview Church, Dec. 29, with Virgil Hershberger in charge.

Fretz, Sarah, wife of Norman Fretz, died at the Fairview Mennonite Home, Preston, Ont., Dec 21, 1967; aged 89 y. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church at Vineland. Surviving are 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral services were held at the Fallman Funeral Chapel, Vineland, Dec. 23, with J. B. Martin officiating.

Halteman, Melvin C., son of Isaac H. and Lizzie (Clemens) Halteman, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Nov. 22, 1895; died at his residence, Dec. 28, 1967; aged 72 y. 1 m 6 d. On May 29, 1920 he was married to Laura Landis, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Sara-Mrs. Henry D. Kulp, Eva-Mrs. Ernest D. Godshall, Florence-Mrs. Paul W. Weaver, Kathryn-Mrs. Clayton W. Detweiler, Russell L., Lester L., Loretta-Mrs. Omar W. Miller, and Margaret-Mrs. Gerald S. Allebach), 29 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, one stepbrother, and 3 stepsisters. He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 2, with Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey officiating.

Horst, Henry S., son of Abram S. and Fannie (Strite) Horst, was born near Clear Spring, Md., Feb. 12, 1891; died at the Hagerstown, Md., Hospital, Nov. 24, 1967; aged 76 y. 9 m. 12 d. He was married to Grace Eshleman, who died Apr. 24, 1955. Surviving are 6 sons (Daniel P., Paul L., Joseph A., John L., George A., and Charles R.), 7 daughters (Margaret-Mrs. Harold Breneman, Anna Horst, Ida-Mrs. Frank Revels, Edna-Mrs. Samuel Naylor, Cora-Mrs. Melvin Myers, Mildred-Mrs. Bill Sheffields, and Dorothy-Mrs. Jack Miller, 2 brothers (Abram S. and Otho), 4 sisters (Katie Gehman, Nancy Horst, Lizzie-Mrs. Adin Horst, and Ruth-Mrs. John Hess), 38 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Clear Spring Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 27, with Mahlon Eshleman and Glen Martin officiating.
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Harshbarger, Nannie M., daughter of Joseph J. and Jennie (Watts) Harshbarger, was born in Mifflin Co., Pa., Feb 12, 1871; died Dec 6, 1967; aged 96 y. 9 m. 24 d. Surviving are one sister (Mrs. Ida Miller) and 3 brothers (Israel, Milton, and Elmer). She was a member of the Mattawana Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 9, with Newton J. Yoder officiating; interment in Pleasant View Cemetery.

Jantze, Vernon, son of Amos and Kathryn (Zimmerman) Jantze, was born at Milford, Neb., Mar. 20 1905; died of cancer at the Lincoln (Neb.) General Hospital, Dec. 27, 1967; aged 62 y. 9 m. 7 d. Surviving are 2 brothers (Lee and Ralph) and one sister (Edith-Mrs. Elman Bontrager). He was a member of the Beth-El Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 29, with John Willems and Warren Eicher officiating.

Landes, Alice N., daughter of Joseph and Mary (Nace) Delp, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., Oct. 24, 1880; died at Harleysville, Pa., Dec 15, 1967; aged 87 y. 1 m. 21 d. On Feb. 10, 1900 she was married to Joseph N. Landes, who died Jan. 25, 1951. Surviving are 7 children (Ioma-Mrs. Jacob Moyer, Mary Alice, Harold, Warren, Ada-Mrs. Sheldon Cope, Walter, and Sarah-Mrs. Wellington Alderfer), 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Warren). She was a member of the Salford Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 20, with Willis Miller and Henry Ruth officiating.

Lichti, Louis Wilber, son of Daniel and Amelia (Schrock) Lichti, was born at Shickley, Neb., Aug. 9, 1914; died at the Thayer County Hospital, Hebron, Neb., Jan 1, 1968; aged 53 y. 4 m. 22 d. On May 23, 1945, he was married to Doris Schweitzer, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, 3 brothers (Chris, Albert, and Reuben), and 2 sisters (Kathryn-Mrs. Loyd Reichert and Laurine-Mrs. Boyd Schweitzer). He was a member of the Salem Church, where funeral services were held Jan 3, with P. R. Kennel, Lee Schlegel, Fred Reeb, and Jake Birkey officiating.
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Nice, Maryetta M., daughter of Frank N. and Ida (Moyer) Frederick, was born at Souderton, Pa., May 7, 1911; died at her home at Telford, Pa., Dec 27, 1967; aged 56 y. 7 m. 20 d. On June 27, 1931, she was married to Henry L. Nice, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Curtis F., Kathryn F., Mary-Mrs. Larry Cornette, and Lowell), her mother, 4 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Norman, Mahlon, and Franklin), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Paul Detweiler and Anna F.). She was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 1, with Clinton Landis, Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey officiating.

Nussbaum, Eli, son of Jacob J. and Anna (Neuenschwander) Nussbaum, was born in Berne, Ind., Jan 13, 1891; died at Doctors Hospital, near Massillon, Ohio, Dec. 16, 1967; aged 76 y. 11 m. 3 d. He was married to Hulda Lehman, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 8 children (Aldis, Willis, Clayton, Glenford, Celesta Steiner, Lorene Nussbaum. Orpha Neuenschwander, and Esther Neuenschwander), 45 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Bethel Church, Kidron, Ohio.
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Peachey, Bertha C., wife of the late Aaron E. Peachey, died at Gap, Pa., Jan 1, 1968; aged 74 y. Surviving are one son (H. Albert), 3 daughters (Ethel-Mrs. John Jesberg, Ruth-Mrs. David Hertzler, and Mary-Mrs. John Canan), 16 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Maple Grove Church. Funeral services were held at the Millwood Church, Jan. 4, with Aaron F. Stoltzfus and Herman N. Glick officiating.

Pletcher, Calvin, was born in Elkhart, Co., Ind., July 6, 1883; died, after an illness of two years, Dec. 21, 1967; aged 84 y. 5 m. 15 d. In 1905 he was married to Myrtle Shank, who died in 1929. On Feb. 10, 1932, he was married to Grace McDowell, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons and 2 daughters. He was a member of the Olive Church. Funeral services were held at the Reith, Rohrer, Ehret Funeral Home, Dec. 23, with D. A. Yoder officiating; interment in Yellow Creek Cemetery.

Steiner, Aaron, son of John J. and Rosina (Gerber), was born near Apple Creek, Ohio, Sept. 13, 1882; died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Noah D. Lehman, near Harrisonburg, Va., Dec. 10, 1967; aged 85 y. 2 m. 27 d. On June 14, 1906, he was married to Sarah Amstutz, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Alda), one son (Levi), foster son (Paul Hilty), one brother (Enos), one sister (Mrs. Elizabeth Neuenschwander), 16 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Sonnenberg Church.
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Beachey, Cora, daughter of Noah C. and Eliza (Yoder) Yoder, was born at Arthur, Ill., June 19, 1906; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, Ill., from cirrhosis of the liver, Dec. 10, 1967; aged 61 y. 5 m. 21 d. On Oct. 17, 1929, she was married to Emory J. Beachey, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Rosa-Mrs. Eldon Cender, Ella-Mrs. Yost Schrock, Jr., Edwin, Jacob, and Emory, Jr.) and 11 brothers and sisters (Mrs. Jake Plank, Henry, Chris, Mrs. Mattie Miller, Elvin, Enos, Sylvanus, Mrs. Steve Kauffman, Andrew Ray, Mrs. George Martin, and Nelson). She was a member of the Arthur Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 12, with Paul Sieber and Richard Yordy officiating.

Blucher, Jacob W., of Arthur, Ill., was born Oct. 7, 1891; died of mio cardiac infarction, Dec. 18, 1967; aged 76 y. 2 m. 11 d. On Oct. 20, 1914, he was married to Lydia Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Marty, Mrs. Elvan Yoder, Mrs. Noah Beachy, Mrs. Willis Yoder, John, and Mrs. Jake Chupp), 16 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs., Dan Miller and Lydia). He was a member of the Arthur Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 20, with Richard Yordy and J. A. Heiser officiating.
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Lelm, Beverly Sue, daughter of Dennis and Roxie Lelm, was born at Ladysmith, Wis., Feb. 27, 1963; died at her home after a lingering illness of mucus fibrosis, Jan. 4, 1968; aged 4 y. 10 m. 7 d. Besides her parents, she is survived by one sister (Bette Lue), grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Harly Stout and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Lelm), great-grandmother (Stout), and great grandparents (Clifford). She attended the South Lawrence Church, where funeral services were held, with Leroy Schrock officiating; interment in Sheldon Cemetery
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Lucas, David Richard, son of William and Sarah Lucas, was born at Crawford, Ky., May 9, 1886; died at Kansas City, Kan., Jan 1, 1968; aged 81 y. 7 m. 23 d. On Aug. 25, 1907, he was married to May Catherine Mays, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Harvey, Charles, George, LeRoy, and Robert), 2 daughters (Mrs. Margaret Bitikofer and Mrs. Martha King), 2 brothers (Owen and Albert), 23 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren. One son (James Howard) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Argentine Church, where funeral services were held, with R. P. Horst and Edward Yoder officiating.

Martin, Vernon, son of Elam and Elmina Martin, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., Apr. 7, 1925; died at Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, as the result of a car accident, Dec. 31, 1967; aged 42 y. 8 m. 24 d. On July 18, 1953, he was married to Eileen Gingerich, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, one daughter (Kristine), 4 sons (Kenneth, Frederick, Brian, and Rodney), 2 brothers (Curtis and Willis), and 3 sisters (Vera-Mrs. Willis Weber, Lorna-Mrs. Floyd Shantz, and Mrs. Mabel Snyder). He was a member of the Floradale Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 3, with Gerald Good and Glenn Brubacher officiating.

Musser, Mary Anna, daughter of John and Fanny (Weber) Musser, was born in Lancaster, Co., Pa., July 5, 1875; died at the Ephrata Community Hospital, Jan. 4, 1968; aged 92 y. 5 m. 29 d. She was the last of her immediate family. She is survived by a niece (Mrs. Homer Martin) with whom she resided. She was a member of the Ephrata Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 7, with J. Elvin Martin and Noah G. Good officiating; interment in Bowmansville Cemetery.

Schantz, Edwin, son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Hege) Schantz, was born at Fulda, Minn., Sept. 20, 1901; died of a heart attack at Beemer, Neb., Dec 27, 1967; aged 66 y. 3 m. 7 d. Surviving are 4 sisters (Bertha-Mrs. Aaron Birky, Elizabeth-Mrs. Jonas Birky, Martha, and Esther) and 2 brothers (Chris and Arthur). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. He was a member of the Beemer Church, where funeral services were held with Sam Oswald and Earnest Kauffman officiating.

Vance. Milton, son of Isaac P. and Martha E. (Habogast) Vance, was born Aug. 8, 1911; died at Cumberland (Md.) Hospital, Sept 26, 1967; aged 56 y. 1 m. 18 d. He was married to Pearl Crawford who survives. Also surviving are 2 stepsons (Earl and Lester Crawford), 5 stepdaughters (Mavis Snyder, Pleasant Ruby, Vada Harper, Irene Trail, and Lorraine Shipley), 5 brothers (Isom, Nathan, L. R., Clinton, and Kermitt),and 3 sisters (Lillian Conrad, Dora, and Lora Cornell). Funeral services were held at the Green Ridge Assembly of God Church, Artemas, Pa., in charge of Michael M. Horst; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Weirich, Edna, daughter of Phillip and Fannie (Miller) Miller, was born at Goshen, Ind., Sept. 18, 1892; died at Lagrange, Ind., from a blood clot, Jan 6, 1968; aged 75 y. 3 m. 19 d. Oct. 30, 1909, she was married to Harvey Weirich, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Alvin, Fred, Irene, and Mable), a foster daughter (Ruby), 2 sisters (Lizzie Troyer and Ida-Mrs. Noah Schmucker), one brother (Abraham), 16 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. One son (Glen) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Shore Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 9, with Orvin H. Hooley officiating.

Wengerd, Alvin, son of Christ and Katie (Hostetler) Wengerd, was born at Hartville, Ohio, Mar. 10, 1918; died at Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio, from a ruptured blood vessel at base of brain, Nov. 4, 1967; aged 49 y. 7 m. 25 d. On Mar. 26, 1939, he was married to Esther Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Edna-Mrs. Ollen Stutzman), 5 sons (Loyal, Earnest, Roy, Alvin, and Robert), 5 grandchildren, his mother, 5 brothers, and 4 sisters. He was a member of the Hartville Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 7, with Edward Diener and Alvin Wittmer officiating.

Zeiset, Michael Andrew, son of Ernest and Leona (Martin) Zeiset, Bowmansville, Pa., died Nov. 28, 1967 in Children's Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., from congestive heart failure due to congenital heart defects; aged 2 _ months. Surviving besides his parents are 2 brothers (Ernest Dale, Jr., and Mark Anthony), maternal grandparents (Edwin G. and Mabel M. Martin), paternal grandparents (Benj. and Anna Zeiset), and maternal great-grandfather (Peter Martin). Funeral services were held Dec. 1, with Warren Martin officiating; interment in Bowmansville Mennonite Cemetery.

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