Alderfer.- Harvey L., son of Levi and Sarah (Landis) Alderfer, was born in Upper Salford Twp., Pa., Apr. 6, 1879; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., May 10, 1968; aged 89 y. 1 m. 4 d. On Dec. 6, 1902, he was married to Lizzie Loux, who died in May 1955. Surviving are one son (Jacob L.), one daughter (Adella-Mrs. Stanley Derstine), 5 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Annie Landis), and 2 brothers (Levi L. and Jonas L.). One daughter (Ada) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held May 13, with Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey officiating.
Baer.- Katie E., daughter of Peter C. and Lena (Johns) Schrock, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., July 28, 1877; died at Detweiler Memorial Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, May 5, 1968; aged 90 y. 9 m. 8 d. On Dec. 17, 1900, she was married to Joseph N. Baer, who died Feb. 9, 1950. Surviving are 2 sons (Clarence J. and Lawrence J.) 4 daughters (Louella-Mrs. Dennis Short, Cora, Huldah-Mrs. Floyd Sauder, and Rosella-Mrs. John Schell), 22 grandchildren, and 20 great- grandchildren. Preceding her in death were 4 brothers, one sister, 2 daughters (Viola and Clara), 4 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the West Clinton Church, where funeral services were held May 8, with E. B. Frey, Carl Smeltzer, and Elden Merillat officiating; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Brubacher.- Wilbert, son of Simon and Melinda (Good) Brubacher, was born in Woolwich Twp., June 4, 1913; died at his home near Waterloo, Ont, Apr. 22, 1968; aged 54 y. 10 m. 18 d. In September 1937, he was married to Hettie Wide- man, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons and 3 daughters (Glenn, Lorene-Mrs. Edward Snider, Elverne, Grace-Mrs. Richard Rodriguez, Marvin, and Adel), his father, one sister (Mrs. Anna Shantz), and one brother (Leonard). He was a member of the St. Jacobs Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 24, with Glenn Brubacher officiating.
Detweiler.- Brenda Sue, daughter of Stanley and Dorothy (Ziegler) Detweiler, was born at Sellersville, Pa., Oct. 27, 1965; died at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, Pa., May 2, 1968, from injuries suffered when a delivery truck ran over her in the driveway of her home; aged 2 y. 6 m. 5 d. Surviving besides her parents are 3 brothers (Donald, Vernon, and Leon), paternal grandmother (Mrs. Tyson L. Detweiler), and maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ziegler). One brother (Steven) preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Franconia Church, May 6, with Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey officiating.
Hershberger.- Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob B. and Malinda (Warye) Yoder, was born at Sturgis, Mich., Sept. 23, 1879; died at Kalona, Iowa, of a heart attack, May 10, 1968; aged 88 y. 7 m. 17 d. On Dec. 14, 1899, she was married to Chancy F. Hershberger, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Viola-Mrs. Chris P. Bontrager, Mabel-Mrs. Walter Swartzendruber, Ellen-Mrs. Samuel Edelman, Leo, and Walter), 2 sisters (Emma-Mrs. Jake P. Miller and Clara), 2 brothers (Chris A. and Oliver), 24 grandchildren, and 38 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were 4 infant children, one grandson, 2 sisters, and one brother. She was a member of the Kalona Church, where funeral services were held May 13, with John P. Duerksen and A. Llovd Swartzendruber officiating; interment in East Union Cemetery.
Horst.- Gertrude Sophia, daughter of John and Mary (Cook) Gehr, was born at Indian Springs, Md., Julv 21, 1886; died at her home May 8, 1968; aged 81 y. 9 m. 17 d. On Oct. 21, 1907, she was married to Abram Horst, who survives. Also surviving are 9 children (Virginia-Mrs. Lloyd Martin, Leona, Catherine-Mrs. Harry Christ, Preston, Clarence, Esther-Mrs. John Peachey, Hilda-Mrs. Henry Hunsberger, Beulah. and Karl). One daughter (Genevieve-Mrs. John Kurtz) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Clear Spring Church. Funeral services were held at the Reiff Church, May 11, with Nelson L. Martin and Glenn Martin officiating; interment in Clear Spring Cemetery.
Medford.- William Edward, was born at Barbados, West Indies, Dec. 25, 1883; died at the Portage County Home, Ravenna, Ohio, May 2, 1968; aged 84 v. 4 m. 7 d. Surviving are his wife, 4 stepchildren, and one half brother. He became a Christian in his 79th year. Funeral services were held at the Woolf Funeral Home, with Elmer Stoltzfus and Eugene Yoder officiating.
Ruth.- Norman G., son of Israel and Eliza (Godshall) Ruth, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., May 8, 1887; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville. Pa., May 8, 1968; aged 81 y. On May 14, 1908, he was married to Alverda Godshall, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Lillian-Mrs. Henry M. Fretz, Hattie-Mrs. Henry N. Nyce, Helen-Mrs. Enos F. Landis, Ida G., Roland G. Willard G., LeRoy G., and Merrill G.), 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Elverda G. Ruth). He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held May 11, with Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey officiating.
Wenger.- Levi J., son of Frederick and Catherine (Shrock) Wenger, was born at Orrville, Ohio, Mar. 2, 1884; died at Wooster, Ohio, Mar. 31, 1968; aged 84 y. 29 d. On Mar. 14, 1911, he was married to Fanny Gerig, who survives. Also sur- viving are 4 daughters (Florence-Mrs. Ford Sommers, Anne-Mrs. Orville Gunden, Esther-Mrs. Robert Kolb, and Mildred), 6 grandchildren, and one foster sister (Mrs. Elida Mae Eshelman). One son (Herbert) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Oak Grove Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 3, with Lotus Troyer officiating.
Wideman.- Albert Reeser, son of Isaac and Esther (Reeser) Wideman, was born in Markham Twp., Ont. Nov. 19, 1883; died at Brunner, Ont., Jan. 17, 1968; aged 84 y. 1 m. 29 d. On Jan. 15. 1908, he was married to Magdalena (Hoover) Lehman, who died Aug. 15, 1944. He is survived by 5 children (Mrs. Henrietta Lehman Wambold, Alvin S., Lorne H., Anna E., and Ella M.-Mrs. Elmer Grove), 14 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were 2 sisters (his twin, Mary-Mrs. Abram Hunsberger and Fanny), one daughter (Marion R.-Mrs. Joseph Brownsberger), and one grandson. He was a member of the Wideman Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Emerson McDowell and Elvon Burkholder.
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Deetz.- Mae, daughter of Noah and Elizabeth (Mast) Mishler, was born near Walnut Creek, Ohio, Feb. 18, 1883; died at the home of her daughter at Rootstown, Ohio, May 11, 1968; aged 85 y. 2 m. 23 d. In 1910 she was married to George Deetz, who died in 1953. Surviving are one son (Harlan), one daughter (Mary-Mrs. Lyle Hendershot), and 4 grandchildren. She was a member of the Walnut Creek Church. Funeral services were held at the Lingler Funeral Home, Sugarcreek, with Paul R. Miller officiating; interment in East Lawn Cemetery, Sugarcreek.
Eash.- John J., son of Josiah and Sarah (Hershberger) Eash, was born in Lagrange Co.. Ind., Nov. 4, 1894; died at Sarasota, Fla., of coronary, while driving the family car, Apr. 26, 1968; aged 73 v. 5 m. 22 d. On Jan. 13, 1918, he was married to Rebecca Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Edwin, Elsie Bontrager, and Ellen-Mrs. Christy Christner). He was a member of the Townline Conservative Church. Funeral services were held at the Palm Grove Church, Sarasota, Apr. 27, with Noah Miller and John Bender officiating; and at the Townline Church, Shipshewana, Ind., Apr. 30, with Alpha Miller, Calvin Bontrager, and Eli D. Miller officiating.
Harter.- Lillie, daughter of Levi and Sarah (Umbaugh) Newcomer, was born near Goshen, Ind., Oct. 28, 1902; died at her home in Elkhart. Ind., May 8, 1968; aged 65 y. 6 m. 10 d. On Mar. 22, 1930, she was married to Elmer Harter, who died Sept. 21, 1961. Surviving are 2 daughters (Sara Anna-Mrs. Lloyd Hoover and Mary-Mrs. Robert Weaver), one son (Walter), 2 stepchildren (Berdene-Mrs. Ephraim Pletcher and Kenneth Harter), 10 grandchildren, 16 step- grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Lloyd Darkwood). She was preceded in death by a stepdaughter (Lodema-Mrs. Paul Shaum). She was a member of the Olive Church, where funeral services were held May 11, with Robert McBrier and Richard Hostetler officiating.
Healey.- Jessie, daughter of Eppah and Minerva Robbins, was born in Lagrange, Ind., July 23, 1888; died near Wakarusa, Ind., Jan. 15, 1968; aged 79 v. 5 m. 23 d. In 1906 she was married to Edward Healey, who died June 10, 1954. She is survived by 3 sons (Edward, Harold, and George). She was a member of the Olive Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 18, with Richard Hostetler and D. A. Yoder officiating.
Nafziger.- William H., son of Jacob and Mary (Rychener) Nafziger, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Dec. 11, 1883; died at Detwiler Memorial Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, from a stroke, May 14, 1968; aged 84 v. 5 m. 3 d. His wife died on Feb. 13, 1959. Surviving are 8 children (Ervin J., Lester R., Ivan D., Glen W., Beulah-Mrs. Ralph Nofziger, Vesta-Mrs. S. Paul Miller, Helen-Mrs. John Kaufmann, and Lois-Mrs. Kenneth Nofziger), one brother (Charles J.), 51 grand- children, and 28 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Zion Church, where funeral services were held May 17, with Ellis Croyle and J. D. Graber officiating; interment in Pettisville Cemeterv.
Weiss.- Walter W., son of William and Elmyra (Mast) Weiss, was born near Walnut Creek, Ohio, Mar. 13, 1887; died at Union Hospital, Dover, Ohio, May 6, 1968; aged 81 y. 1 m. 23 d. He was married to Jesse Gooch, who died in 1956. In October 1958 he was married to Opal Shepfer, who survives. He was a member of the Walnut Creek Church. Funeral services were held May 8, at the Lingler Funeral Home, Sugarcreek, with Paul R. Miller officiating; interment in East Lawn Cemetery, Sugarcreek.
Yoder.- Mary Ann, daughter of Daniel J. and Mary Ann (Slaybaugh) Kramer, was born at Plain City, Ohio, Oct. 29, 1904; died at Mary Rutan Hospital, May 18, 1968; aged 63 y. 6 m. 20 d. On Dec. 30, 1922, she was married to Samuel N. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Raymond and Donald), one daughter (Irma). 4 brothers, and 5 sisters. Four brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Oak Grove Church, West Liberty, where funeral services were held May 21, with Eldon King officiating.
Yutzy.- Lizzie Ann, daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Beachy) Miller, was born at Plain City, Ohio., Nov. 20, 1906; died from Asian flu and heart ailment, Feb. 14, 1968; aged 61 v. 2 m. 25. d. On Dec. 3, 1926, she was married to Eli N. Yutzy, who survives. Also surviving are 14 children (Ammon, Florence, Melvin, Marvin, Orpha, Freeman, Wallace, Wayne, Ervin, Elton, Viola, Lee, Mary Esther, and Mark), 29 grandchildren, one brother, 2 sisters, 2 half sisters, and one half brother. One son (Enos) died in infancy. She was a member of the Gospel Light Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 16, with Eli Nissley, Eli William Beachy, and Eli D. Miller officiating.
Zehr.- Ronald Allen, son of Clifford and Deloris Zehr, was stillborn at Lapeer, Mich., May 6, 1968. Graveside services were held at Bethany Church Cemetery, May 7, with Leonard Schmucker officiating.
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Baylor.- Ed, son of William and Martha Baylor was born at Clay City, Ill., Jan. 12, 1871 died at Urbana, Ill., May 28, 1968; aged 97 y. 4 m 16 d. In December 1892 he was married to Nellie Hanner, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Lawrence, Cecil, Lyle, and Virgil) and 9 daughters (Violet Jackson, Lenora Fairfield, Emma Beck, Clara Cook, Betty Marpsinez, Flossie Arnold, Virginia Woodruff, Genevieve Orr, and Harriett Baylor). He was a member of the East Bend Church. Funeral services were held at the Blair Funeral Home, Fisher, Ill., May 31, with J. A. Heiser officiating; interment in Willow Brook Cemetery.
Brunk.- Samuel Horst, son of Frank B. and Elizabeth (Eshleman) Brunk, was born in Washington Co., Md., May 3, 1892; died in Rockingham Co., Va., May 17, 1968; aged 76 y. 14 d. On Jan. 3, 1915, he was married to Mollie Wenger, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Ida Mae-Mrs. R. W. Leatherman, Edith-Mrs. Gordon L. McGhee, George F., Daniel W., and Samuel H., Jr.), one sister (Mrs. B. H. Kornhaus) 2 brothers (Joe E. and Henry M.), 19 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. On Oct. 20, 1917, he was ordained to the ministry, serving at South Boston, Va., and the Mt. Pleasant Church, Norfolk Co., Va. Funeral services were held at the Warwick River Church, with Amos D. Wenger and Menno S. Brunk officiating.
Burkhart.- Hattie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Lichti, was born near Elmira, Ont., died in Green Gables Nursing Home, Waterloo, Ont., May 14, 1968; aged 81 y. In 1914 she was married to Menno Burkhart, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Melvin, Mahlon, Eugene and Donald), one daughter (Nora-Mrs. E. Clare Shantz), one brother (Sidney), and one sister (Nancy-Mrs. Allen Martin). She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Oren and Vernon) and 2 brothers (Noah and John). She was a member of the Erb Street Church. Funeral services were held May 16, with Milton Schwartzentruber and J. B. Martin officiating.
Burkholder.- Paul K., son of John and Catherine (Kreider) Burkholder, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Mar 15, 1896; died at his home in Leola, Pa., Mar. 20, 1968; aged 72 y. 5 d. On Dec 2, 1920, he was married to Bethel M. Groff, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Paul and Carl), 9 grandchildren, one brother (Titus), and 3 sisters (Rena-Mrs. Jesse Haldeman, Carrie-Mrs. Eli Sauder, and Elizabeth-Mrs. Ira Eby). He was preceded in death by one son (John). He was a member of the Stumptown Church, where funeral services were held Mar 24, with Lloyd Eby and John Oberholtzer officiating.
Good.- Charles Leon, son of Lester H. and Maggie (Hershey) Good, was born in Caernarvon Twp., July 21, 1948; died by drowning at Miami Fla., Apr. 6, 1968; aged 19 y. 8 m. 16 d. Besides his parents he is survived by 4 brothers (Elvin, Arthur, Harold, and Robert) and 4 sisters (Alice-Mrs. Raymond Martin, Miriam-Mrs. Robert Musser, Ruth, and Rhoda). One brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Lichty Church. Funeral services were held at the Weaverland Church, Apr. 9, with Alvin Martin officiating.
Kauffman.- Carl A., son of David G. and Anna (King) Kauffman, was born near Garden City, Mo., Nov. 29, 1902; died at Phoenix, Ariz., of a heart attack, Apr. 18, 1968; aged 65 y. 4 m. 20 d. In 1932 he was married to Elizabeth Birkey, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Marvin, Ervin, Gerald, Nadine-Mrs. Deon Gerig, and Fern), 5 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Nelson, Floyd, and Harold), and one sister (Floy-Mrs. Wallace Kauffman). One brother and one granddaughter preceded him in death. In 1943 he was ordained as deacon of the Mountain View Church, Creston, Mont. He was a member of the Paradise Valley Conservative Church, Phoenix. Funeral services were held at Phoenix, with Noah Yoder and Melvin Ruth officiating. On Apr. 22, additional services were held at the Fairview Church, Albany, Ore., with Joe Yoder, John Hochstetler, and Don Brenneman officiating.
Knepp.- Edward Dean, Jr., son of Edward A. and Beatrice (Hershberger) Knepp, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Mar 15, 1966; died at Iowa City, Iowa, May 27, 1968; aged 2 y. 12 d. Surviving besides his parents are one sister (Diane) and one brother (Randy). Funeral services were held at the East Union Church, May 29, with J. John J. Miller and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber officiating.
Krall.- Anna E., was born near Manheim, Pa., Feb. 8, 1905; died in an automobile accident in South Carolina, Mar. 11, 1968; aged 63 y. 1 m. 3 d. Surviving are one daughter (Ruth-Mrs. W. Robert Shellenberger), one son (Jay), and 9 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Erisman's Church, Mar. 14, with Howard Witmer, Norman Shenk, and John White officiating; interment in East Petersburg Cemetery.
Kreider.- Kimberly K., daughter of Wilmer H. and Arlene (Kurtz) Kreider, Nottingham, Pa., was stillborn May 14, 1968. Besides her parents she is survived by paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Kreider) and maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kurtz). Private funeral services were held at the graveside at Media Church, with Leroy Umble officiating.
Kulp.- Sallie, daughter of Oliver and Katie (Musselman) Blank, was born in Franconia Twp., Sept. 17, 1885; died of a heart attack at the home of a son at Harleysville, Pa., May 25, 1968; aged 82 y. 8 m. 8 d. On Nov. 23, 1912, she was married to Francis L. Kulp, who died July 12, 1959. Surviving are 4 children (Mrs. Katie Landis, Francis B., Sallie-Mrs. Linford Landis, and Clarence B.), 17 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 8 brothers and sisters (Mamie-Mrs. Olando Kolb, Isaiah, Clarence, Elmer, Harvey, Henry, Betty-Mrs. Ellis P. Delp, and Lillian-Mrs. Charles Rhoads). Two brothers and 3 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Upper Skippack Church, where funeral services were held May 29, with Daniel Reinford and Jesse Mack officiating.
Longenecker.- Daniel L., son of Samuel and Susan (Lehman) Longenecker, was born at Chambersburg, Pa., Sept. 16, 1879; died at his home, May 4, 1968; aged 88 y. 7 m. 18 d. On Dec. 3, 1903, he was married to Alice Zimmerman, who died Oct. 27, 1938. Surviving are 3 sons (Amos, Phares, and Paul), 2 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. Raymond Miller and Emma-Mrs. Laban Zimmerman), 43 grandchildren, and 71 great-grandchildren. One daughter (Naomi), one son (Nathaniel), 2 brothers, and 2 sisters preceded him in death. On May 4, 1944, he was married to Ella Byler, who also survives. He was a member of Strickler's Church, where funeral services were held May 8, with Russell Zeager and Martin Kraybill officiating.
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Eash.- Suie, daughter of Levi A. and Annie (Wingard) Blough, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., June 9, 1891; died at Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., May 28, 1968; aged 76 y. 11 m. 20 d. She was married to Sem K. Eash who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Ruth-Mrs. Alva Yoder, Esther-Mrs. Henry Yoder, Mable-Mrs. Owen Lehman, Florence-Mrs. Orvin Blough, and Elsie-Mrs. Clayton Sutter), 19 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Mrs. Katie Thomas, Mrs. Margaret Speigle, Mrs. Elsie Showalter, and Mrs. Edith Collins). She was a member of the Thomas Church. Funeral services were held at the Blough Church, May 31, with Aldus J. Wingard and Harry C. Blough officiating; interment in Thomas Cemetery.
Engle.- Annie, daughter of George and Emma (Kennel) Raum was born near Gap, Pa., May 11, 1885; died at Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, Apr. 22, 1968; aged 82 y. 11 m. 11 d. She was married to Joseph Engle, who died May 30, 1947. Surviving are 4 daughters (Miriam, Dora V.-Mrs. Roy W. Harnish, Esther-Mrs. Leon Smoker, and Verna G.-Mrs. Robert M. Stoltzfus), 3 sons (J. Elmer, Irvin G., and Wilbur), 25 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Three infants preceded her in death. She was a member of the Milwood Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 26, with Elmer D. Leaman and Reuben G. Stoltzfus officiating.
Gnagy.- I. W., was born in Noble Co., Ind., Oct. 10, 1880; died at Lagrange (Ind.) Hospital, Mar. 22, 1968; aged 87 y. 5 m. 12 d. He was married to Clara Patterson, who preceded him in death. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Ruth Johns), one grandson, and 2 great-grandchildren. One daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Maple Grove Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 25, with Edwin Yoder and Joe J. Swartz officiating.
Heatwole.- Annie Laura, daughter of Lewis J. and Mary (Coffman) Heatwole, was born at Dale Enterprise, Va.. Sept. 7, 1884; died at her home in Dale Enterprise, May 6, 1968; aged 83 y. 7 m. 29 d. She was the last survivor of her family. Her only survivors are 3 brothers-in-law (Earl L. Grove, Eugene C. Suter, and Charles M. Grove), 10 nieces and nephews. She was a member of Weavers Church, where funeral services were held May 8, with Mahlon L. Blosser, Daniel Suter, Dewitt Heatwole, and Chester K. Lehman officiating.
Kurtz.- Katie S., daughter of Isaac and Katie (Stuckey) King, was born in Chester Co., Pa., Apr. 2, 1893; died at Ephrata Community Hospital, May 29, 1968; aged 75 y. 1 m. 27 d. On Nov. 7, 1923, she was married to Abram E. Kurtz, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Mahlon, Isaac, Jonathan, Anna Mary-Mrs. Nicholas Yoder, and Sadie-Mrs. Merle D. Kirkland). 7 brothers (Simon S., Joseph S., Isaac S., Elam S., Valentine, Mahlon, and Reuben S.), and 4 sisters (Anna Mary-Mrs. Samuel S. Stoltzfus, Mrs. Priscilla Glick. Ella-Mrs. Ira Mast, and Martha). She was a member of the Conestoga Church, where funeral services were held with Ira Kurtz, Harvey Stoltzfus, and Simon Stuckey officiating.
Marner.- Keith Arnold, son of Walter and Alta (Rhodes) Marner, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Apr. 5, 1943; died of cancer at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City. Iowa, May 29, 1968; aged 25 y 1 m. 24 d. On June 27, 1965, he was married to Joycelyn Schmidt, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, one brother (K. Francis), and one sister (Anita-Mrs. Elton Pfile). He was a member of the East Union Church. Funeral services were held at the Wayland Church, June 1, with Walter Neufeld and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber officiating.
Miller.- Daniel W., son of Samuel P. and Katie (Raber) Miller, was born near Wheatland, Mo., Mar. 19, 1888; died suddenly at his home in Malvern. Pa., Apr. 14, 1968; aged 80 y. 26 d. On Aug. 20, 1913, he was married to Lillie Miller, who died in August 1966. Surviving are 6 brothers and sisters (Rosa L. King, Minnie M. Glick, J. Ammi, Christian R., Samuel E., and Otto J.). He was a member of the Frazer Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 18, with Marcus Swanenburg, Ralph Malin, and Milton Brackbill officiating; interment in Old Frazer Mennonite Cemetery.
Miller.- David S., was born near Goshen, Ind., Jan. 9, 1890; died at Goshen General Hospital, May 28, 1968; aged 78 y. 4 m. 19 d. On Feb. 20, 1912, he was married to Fanny Miller, who died May 24, 1958. On June 12, 1966, he was married to Arie Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Delton, Tom, Max, and Dale), one daughter (Naomi-Mrs. Dan S. Hostetler), 2 brothers (Henry and Ira), 3 sisters (Barbara-Mrs. Fred Bontrager, Fanny, and Mrs. Naomi Swartzentruber), 14 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Clinton Frame Church, where funeral services were held May 30, with Vernon E. Bontreger officiating; interment in Miller Cemetery.
Mishler.- Celestia Mable, daughter of Alton and Polly (Hostetler) Miller, was born at Shipshewana, Ind., May 13, 1895; died en route to Goshen Hospital, June 2, 1968; aged 73 y. 20 d. On Aug. 28, 1919, she was married to George Mishler, who died Nov. 30, 1963. Surviving are 2 children (Marie-Mrs. Roy Bontrager and Wilbur), 3 sisters (Maude Rheinheimer, Mae Miller, and Ida Mishler), one brother (Lee), one stepbrother (Ora Schrock), and 7 grandchildren. One son (Glen) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Shore Church, where funeral services were held June 4, with Orvin H. Hooley officiating.
Nelson.- Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph and Fanny (Kauffman) Miller, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Apr. 28, 1880; died at Grant (Mich.) Community Hospital, May 23, 1968; aged 88 y. 25 d. On Nov. 14, 1899, she was married to Thomas U. Nelson, who died July 22, 1950. Surviving are 5 sons and 4 daughters (Mrs. Viola Waybill, Don, Mrs. Velma Hostetler, Tom, Joe, Noel, Goldie-Mrs. Dan Schmucker, Winifred-Mrs. Atlee Beechy, and Dwayne), 31 grandchildren, 63 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the White Cloud Church, where funeral services were held, with Orvin Hooley, Lavern Swartz, and Ed Jones officiating: interment in Big Prairie-Everett Cemetery.
Schweitzer.- Mary Viola, daughter of Christian and Marv Schweitzer, was born at Milford, Neb., Jan. 22, 1909; died at Warren Memorial Hospital, Friend, Neb., from leukemia, May 30, 1968; aged 59 y. 4 m. 8 d. Surviving are 3 brothers and one sister (Jennie-Mrs. Dan Oswald, Pete, Dave, and Alvin). She was a member of the West Fairview Church, where funeral services were held June 2, with Dale Oswald and Lloyal Burkey officiating.
Shantz.- Lucinda, daughter of Simeon and Rebecca Martin, was born in Woolwich Twp., Jan. 5, 1886; died at the Bethesda Home, Vineland, Ont., May 16, 1968; aged 82 y. 4 m. 11 d. On Feb. 12, 1908, she was married to Ephraim S. Shantz, who died Sept. 6, 1958. Surviving are 2 sons (Lorne and Mahlon), 2 daughters (Naomi-Mrs. Joseph Good and Ruth-Mrs. Moses Good), 2 brothers (Angus and Rufus), 24 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the St. Jacobs Church, with J. B. Martin and Gerald Good officiating; interment in Erb Street Cemetery.
Shaum.- Myrtle P., daughter of Leander and Anna (Leinbach)
Garber, was born near Nappanee, Ind., Dec. 29, 1919; died of cancer
at Goshen General Hospital, May 27, 1968; aged 48 y. 4 m. 28 d.
On Dec. 30, 1939, she was married to Vernon Shaum, who survives.
Also surviving are her father and stepmother, 5 daughters (Shirley-Mrs.
Eugene Stutzman, Joyce-Mrs. Gene Blucker, Charlene-Mrs. Keith
Vincent, Wanda-Mrs. Larry Wenger, and Darlene), 4 sisters (Dorcus-Mrs.
Paul Snyder, Hazel, Violet-Mrs. John J. Kaufman, and Cora-Mrs.
Eugene Askrew), 3 brothers (Leroy, Verlin, and Etril), and 8 grand-
children. One sister (Mrs. Lovina Hershberger) and one grandson
preceded her in death. She was a member of the Yellow Creek Church,
where funeral services were held May 30, with Mahlon Miller and
J. C. Wenger officiating.
Stamm.- Gustav, son of Henry and Magdalena (Rupp) Stamm,
was born at Archbold, Ohio, Oct. 2, 1884; died at his home near
Archbold, after a series of strokes, May 12, 1968; aged 83 y.
7 m. 10 d. On Feb. 22, 1911, he was married to Priscilla Stuckey,
who survives. Also surviving are 9 children (Beulah-Mrs. Clair
Stockburger, Wilma-Mrs. Glen A. Roth, Paul, Harold, Geneva -Mrs.
Luther Shetler, Grace-Mrs. James Eicher, Zelma-Mrs. Morris Kauffman,
Denver, and Duane), 43 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and
2 brothers (Fred and Alvin). One daughter (Irma) preceded him
in death. He was a member of the Lockport Church, where funeral
services were held May 15, with Walter Stuckey, Simon Stuckey,
and Earl Stuckey officiating.
Stutzman.- Amasa, son of Abraham and Elizabeth (Kauffman) Stutzman, was born near Plymouth, Ind., Oct. 31, 1874; died at the home of his son, Vernon, of Goshen, May 30, 1968; age 93 y. 6 m. 29 d. In 1897 he was married to Isabelle Miller, who died in 1925. Surviving are 2 sons (Vemon L. and Era), 3 daughters (Ethel-Mrs. Raymond Long, Marybell-Mrs. Wilbur Smucker, and Kathryn-Mrs. Howard Eigsti), 12 grandchildren, 3 foster grandchildren, and 31 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Clinton Frame Church, where funeral services were held June 1, with Vernon E. Bontreger and Fred Slabach officiating; interment in Miller Cemetery.
Veil.- Susan, daughter of Henry and Mary (Miller) Weaver, was born at Johnstown, Pa., Mar. 4, 1875; died at her home, Scalp Level, Pa., Apr. 14, 1968; aged 93 y. 1 m. 10 d. On July 16, 1895, she was married to Ralph Veil, who died Aug. 7, 1959. Surviving are 4 daughters (Mrs. Mary Miller, Ruth-Mrs. James Gilroy, Margaret-Mrs. George Weisheier, and Grace-Mrs. James Palmer). Three sons (Lee, Alvin, and Charles Henry), one brother (Norman), and one sister (Ella Luther) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Weaver Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 17, with Harold E. Thomas officiating.
Weaver.- Titus, son of John Henry and Frances (Miller) Weaver, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Mar. 1, 1909; died in Trumbull Memorial Hospital, May 18, 1968; aged 59 y. 2 m. 17 d. On Aug. 21, 1931, he was married to Erma Mast, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Jane-Mrs. Joe Martin), 2 sons (Doyle and Jim), one sister (Mrs. Cloyce Hershberger), and 7 grandchildren. He was a member of the North Lima Church. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church, Newcomerstown, Ohio, May 22, with David C Steiner and Harold Kidweil officiating; interment in Walnut Creek Mennonite Cemetery.
Weber.- Louise, daughter of Abraham and Mary (Cressman) Biehn, was born near Freeport, Ont., Feb. 18, 1886; died at the University Hospital, Saskatoon, Sask., May 1, 1968; aged 82 y. 2 m. 13 d. On Mar. 25, 1913, she was married to Noah G. Weber, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Howard, Gordon, Willis, Floyd, and Lyle), 2 daughters (Myrtle-Mrs. Claude Schlabach and Irene-Mrs. Ivan Eby), 22 grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Milton, Anthony, and Alvin). One son (Leonard), one sister, and 2 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Sharon Church, where funeral services were held May 4, with James Mullet and Daniel Schlabach officiating.
Yoder.- Elizabeth, daughter of Elias D. and Susannah (Oswald) Troyer, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, July 7, 1875; died at West Liberty, Ohio, May 15, 1968; aged 92 y. 10 m, 8 d. On July 2, 1904, she was married to Eli Yoder, who died Jan. 17, 1942. Surviving are one son (Philip), one daughter (Dorcas Kauffman), one stepdaughter (Verda-Mrs. 0. J. Yoder), 2 sisters (Amanda -Mrs. John I. Byler and Sana-Mrs. S. W. Witmer), 18 grandchildren, and a number of great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Bethel Church (West Liberty), where funeral services were held May 18, with Elmore Byler and Ralph M. Smucker officiating; interment in Fairview Cemetery.
Yousey.- Jacob, son of Joseph B. and Katie (Steria) Yousey, was born at Kirschnerville, N.Y., May 29, 1888; died at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Adams, N.Y., May 20, 1968; aged 79 y. 11 m. 21 d. On Dec. 23, 1913, he was married to Anna Widrick, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Clara-Mrs. Ezra Moshier), one son (Clayton), one foster daughter (Elviera-Mrs. Wilburn Roggie), 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mary-Mrs. John B. Moser and Madelyn-Mrs. Benjamin Roggie). He was a member of the Naumburg Conservative Church. Funeral services were held at Croghan, N.Y., May 23, with Richard Zehr and Vernon Zehr officiating.
Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana