Gospel Herald Obituaries - March, 1968

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXI, Number 9 - March 5, 1968-page 215.

Bontrager, Fannie, daughter of Abe and Sarah Kauffman, was born June 24, 1902; died at the Sturgis Memorial Hospital, Sturgis, Mich., Feb. 13, 1968; age 65 y. 7 m. 19 d. On Nov. 18, 1923, she was married to Dan Bontrager, who preceded her in death Dec. 15, 1958. Surviving are 3 daughters and 5 sons (Katie-Mrs. Roy Albrecht, Velma-Mrs. Dale Mast, Edna-Mrs. Christ Schwartz, Jr., LeRoy, Erie, Omer, Dan, and Theodore), 4 brothers, and 31 grandchildren. Two sons (Ora and Willis) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Locust Grove Church, Burr Oak, Mich., where funeral services were held Feb. 16, with Dean Brubaker and James Carpenter officiating.

Harnish, Clara H., daughter of Jacob and Fannie (Hershey) Stoner, was born Sept. 24, 1878; died Jan. 19, 1968; aged 89 y. 3 m. 25 d. She was married to David H. Harnish, who died in 1965. Surviving are one daughter (Edith-Mrs. Elser Gerhart), 2 foster sons (Harold Benedict and Robert Turner), 6 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was the last of her immediate family. She was a member of the Lititz Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 22, with Lester B. Wenger and Melvin H. Lauver officiating; interment in Rohrerstown Cemetery.

Kenagy, Urie Emmett, son of Emanuel L. and Martha E. (Hostetler) Kenagy, was born at Harrisonville, Mo., Apr. 27, 1887; died at Albany, Ore., Feb. 2, 1968; aged 80 y. 9 m. 6 d. On Oct. 10, 1912, he was married to Bertha Neuschwander, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Ivan, Raymond, Clifford, Percy, and Benjamin), 4 daughters (Emma, Mrs. Agnes Schrock, Mildred, and Mrs. Pauline Miller), 3 brothers (Irvin, George, and Thomas), one sister (Mrs. Sarah Birky), 17 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Tangent Church. Funeral services were held at the Fairview Church, Feb. 6, with Victor Kropf and Melvin Schrock officiating; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Kennel, Adeline, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Roop, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Jan. 9, 1894; died at the K-W Hospital, Feb. 4, 1968; aged 74 y. 26 d. She was married to Daniel Kennel, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Eunice-Mrs. Arthur Lichty), 6 grandchildren, and 3 brothers and one sister (Leah-Mrs. Garfield Akerman, Manuel, William, and Ervin). Funeral services were held at the "First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Feb. 8, with Robert N. Johnson officiating.

Klopfenstein, James G., son of Levi and Abbie (Roth) Klopfenstein, was born May 24, 1894; died of a heart attack at the Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Feb. 7, 1968; aged 73 y. 8 m. 14 d. On Aug 5, 1915, he was married to Mabel Eicher, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Zola-Mrs. Sterling Rediger, Fern-Mrs. Dillon Graber, Dorothy-Mrs. Ora Morningstar, and Edith-Mrs. Kenneth Wagoman), 5 sons (Wayne, Theodore, Harry, Keith, and Wilbur), 2 sister (Cora and Pearl), and 5 brothers (Myron, Aden, Harley, Roy, and Clyde). Two daughters (Bernice Grace and Betty Jane) preceded him in death. He was a member of the North Goshen Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 10, with D. A. Yoder and A. Don Augsburger officiating; interment in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery.

Martin, Lewis Samuel, son of Amos and Margaret (Shank) Martin, was born near Hagerstown, Md., Dec. 23, 1890; died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., Jan. 15, 1968; aged 77 y. 23 d. He was married to Cora Eshleman, who died in August 1964. In March 1966, he was married to Lydia Slabaugh, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Richard E.), 3 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Sallie Horst and Mrs. Mary Strite), and one brother (J. D. Earl). On Nov. 14, 1954, he was ordained to the ministry, specifically for mission work in Sicily under the Virginia Mission Board. He was a member of Trissels Church. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite College Chapel, with B. Charles Hostetter, Truman Brunk, Samuel Janzen, and Samuel Weaver, Jr., officiating; interment in Lindale Cemetery.

Miller, Susie, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. D. D. Yoder, was born near Windom, Kan., Feb. 8, 1882; died at Nampa, Idaho, Feb. 2, 1968; aged 85 y. 11 m. 25 d. On Oct. 23, 1902, she was married to Jess R. Brunk, who died in July 1924. In 1926, she was married to A. J. Miller, who died in 1960. Surviving are 4 children (Willard E. Brunk, Freda-Mrs. Floyd Miller, Ivan E. Brunk, and Velma-Mrs. Clifford Hartzler), 2 stepsons (Jay and Claude Miller), 5 stepdaughters (Elta Burkholder, Ethel Miller, Ruth Eash, Mary Hochstedler, and Odena Hostetler), 20 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Frank, Ora, and Edward), and 2 sisters (Mrs. A. A. Zook and Mrs. Salome Showalter). She was a member of the West Liberty Church, Inman, Kan., where funeral services were held Feb. 8, with Ed. Birkey and J. G. Hartzler officiating. Memorial services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Nampa, Idaho, Feb. 4, with Harold Hochstetler officiating; interment in West Liberty Cemetery.

Roberts, Melinda, daughter of George and Melinsia (Estes) Whithers, was born in Adair Co., Ky., Mar. 30, 1882; died at Gibson Community Hospital, Dec. 13, 1967 aged 85 y. 8m. 13 d. On May 21, 1908, she was married to Peter Roberts, who died in 1959. Surviving are 2 sons, one daughter, one brother, one sister, 12 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. One daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the Dewey Church. Funeral services were held at Lambs Funeral Home, Gibson City, with James Pollard officiating; interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Foosland

Troupe, Verna R., daughter of Ralph and Esther (McAninch) Neill, was born in Jefferson Co., Pa., Apr. 7, 1912; died of cancer at Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., Feb. 11, 1968; aged 55 y. 10 m. 4 d. She was married to William C. Troupe, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (William, James, Esther-Mrs. John Geist, Donna-Mr. Thomas Wonson, Shirley-Mrs. Kenneth Edwards, Ronald, and Alice), 4 brothers (Paul, Preston, Ralph, and Everett), and 4 sisters (Ruby, Ethel, Helena, and June). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Johnstown. Funeral services were held at the Donald C. Galbraith Funeral Home, Brookville, Pa., Feb. 14, with John H. Kraybill officiating; interment in Langville Cemetery.

Yoder, Jemina E., daughter of Jonas and Kathryn (Yoder) Yoder, was born at Allensville, Pa., Jan. 15, 1886; died at Belleville, Pa., Feb. 9, 1968; aged 82 y. 25 d. On Feb. 20, 1908, she was married to Samuel R. Yoder, who died in September 1944. Surviving are 6 children (Jonas J., Jr., Urie P., Jess T., Katie-Mrs. Moses Yoder, Naomi-Mrs. Thomas Hartzler, and Julia-Mrs. Jeff Hartzler), 9 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was a member of the Locust Grove Church. Funeral services were held Feb. 12, with Erie Renno officiating.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXI, Number 10 - March 12, 1968-pages 239-240.

Beiler, John K., son of Abram and Susie (King) Beiler, was born at Leola, Pa., July 21, 1891; died at Suplee, Pa., Feb. 21, 1968; aged 76 y. 7 m. On Dec. 11, 1912, he was married to Katie K. Stoltzfus, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Miriam-Mrs. Floyd Yoder, Kathryn-Mrs. John Wenger, Joseph, and Raymond), 15 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mary King), and 2 brothers (Henry and Amos). He was a member of the Conestoga Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 24, with Ira Kurtz and Harvey Stoltzfus officiating.

Birkey, Raymond F., son of Levi and Kate (Oyer) Birkey, was born at Dewey, Ill., Mar. 29, 1911; died at Gibson City, Ill, of arteriosclerosis, Feb. 8, 1968; aged 56y. 10 m. 10 d. On Aug. 18, 1939, he was married to Lela Zehr, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (David, Virginia-Mrs. Roman Gingerich, Louann, Kay-Mrs. Henry Gingerich, Reta, and Connie), one brother (Ralph), and 2 sisters (June Stormzand and Velma Birkey). He was a member of the East Bend Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 10, with Alton Horst and Ivan Birkey officiating.

Carigon, Harold E., of Clarksville, Mich., was born June 23, 1889; died at the home of his daughter, Feb. 18, 1968; aged 78 y. 7m. 26 d. Surviving are his wife (Grace), 2 daughters (Mr. Edward Tanis and Mrs. Russel Aspinall), 4 sons (Albert, Howard, Harry, and Harold, Jr.), 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Edith Tripp, Mrs. Charles Miller, and Mrs. Howard Preston), and 2 brothers (Bert and Chester). He was a member of the Bowne Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 21, with Dan Zook and T. E. Schrock officiating.

Eby, Theodore R., son of Reuben and Amanda (Reiff) Eby, was born in Washington Co., Md., Oct. 22, 1885; died at Hagerstown, Md., Feb. 13, 1968; aged 82 y. 3m. 22 d. On Nov. 23, 1909, he was married to Emma H. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Esther-Mrs. Michael Horst, Emma-Mrs. Paul Shank, Nora-Mrs. Menno Horst, Isaac M., and Daniel M.), 3 brothers (Reuben R., Jonas R., and Noah R.), 3 sisters (Mrs. Fannie Martin, Mrs. Florence Horst, and Mrs. Elizabeth Martin), 15 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Reiff's Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 15, with Reuben E. Martin, Nelson H. Martin, and Earl M. Miller officiating.

Gingerich, Nannie Delilah, daughter of Jacob and Malinda (Warye) Yoder, was born at Sturgis, Mich., Mar. 24, 1882; died at Kalona, Iowa, Jan. 23, 1968; aged 85 y. 9 m. 30 d. On Sept. 17, 1905, she was married to Amos Gingerich, who died in December 1962. Surviving are 10 children (Charity-Mrs. Menno Troyer, Leroy, Truman, Eunice Mae-Mrs. Nelson Histand, Paul, Orie, Lois-Mrs. Wallace Bender, Simon, and Clayton), 39 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Chauncey Hershberger, Emma-Mrs. J. P. Miller, and Clora Yoder), and 2 brothers (Chris A. and Oliver J.). Saloma, Mrs. A. I. Yoder, and Truman Yoder preceded her in death. She was a member of the West Union Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 26, with Herman E. Ropp and Emery Hochstetler officiating.

Glass, Forrest Jefferies, son of Frederick W. and Florence (Jefferies) Glass, was born near Broadway, Va., June 8, 1909; died of a heart attack at New York University Medical Center, new York City, Feb. 11, 1968; aged 58 y. 8 m. 3 d. On Mar. 15, 1934, he was married to Esther Eby, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Virginia-Mrs. Abner Schlabach), one son (Richard), 3 brothers (Ernest, John, and Robert), 2 sisters (Emma and Evelyn-Mrs. Cletus Nolt), and 2 grandchildren. One brother (Gordon) and one grandchild preceded him in death. He was a member of Mellinger's Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 14, with Paul G. Landis, Harry S. Lefever, and Nelson B. Landis officiating.

Greider, Howard G., son of Amos and Elizabeth (Cassel) Greider, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., July 28, 1880; died Jan. 22, 1968; aged 87 y. 5 m. 24 d. On Nov. 11, 1902, he was married to Mary N. Herr, who died Apr. 22, 1948. Surviving are one daughter (Anna Mae-Mrs. Martin Grove), one grandson, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 daughters. He was a member of the Mountville Church. Funeral services were held Jan. 25, with Elmer Kennel and Mahlon Hess officiating.

Hecker, Alma, daughter of Abe E. and Abigail (Gardner) Miller, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Mar. 7, 1893; died at Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg, Ohio, Feb. 16, 1968; aged 74 y. 11 m. 9 d. On Nov. 28, 1914, she was married to Clarence Hecker, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Delmer and Russel), 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Clinton and Clyde), and one sister (Wilma). She was a member of the Walnut Creek Church. Funeral services were held Feb. 20, at the Berlin Church, with Paul R. Miller and Paul Hummel officiating.

Helmuth, Bertha, daughter of Dan and Barbara Yoder, was born at Hutchinson, Kan., Aug. 31, 1925; died in an automobile accident at Mt. Gilead, Ohio, Feb. 9, 1968; aged 42 y. 5 m. 9 d. On Apr. 24, 1947, she was married to Elvon Helmuth, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Ronald, Loren, Gary, and Phillip) and 8 brothers and sisters (Dan, Mary-Mrs. Raymond Nisly, Fanny-Mrs. Melvin Nisly, Vernon, Rebecca-Mrs. Lester Miller, Lee, Paul, and Alfred). She was a member of the Johnsville Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 13, with Ray F. Miller and Murray Krabill officiating; interment in Shanck Cemetery.

Hertzler, Henry Peter, son of Isaac and Fannie (Nafziger) Hertzler, was born in Long Green, Md., Oct. 27, 1883; died at Harrison burg, Va., Feb. 8, 1968; aged 84 y. 3 m. 11 d. On Jan. 22, 1906, he was married to Anna L. Shenk, who survives. Also surviving are 9 children (Arthur, Milford, Lois-Mrs. J. Virgil Hostetler, Ruth-Mrs. Byard Shank, Harry, Oliver, Osie-Mrs. Ralph Ziegler, Edith-Mrs. John Wenger, and Dora-Mrs. Dan Brunk), 44 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Moses and O. Leroy). One son (Menno) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Lindsey Funeral Home, Harrison burg, Feb. 9, with Menno S. Brunk and William McGrath officiating; and at the Warwick River Church, Denbigh, Feb. 10, with John H. Shenk, George Brunk, and Truman H. Brunk officiating.

Krabill, Fred Byron, son of Eli and Lydia (Plank) Krabill, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, May 18, 1901; died at Wooster, Ohio, Jan. 23, 1968; aged 66 y. 8 m. 5 d. On Oct. 15, 1930, he was married to Elizabeth Mae Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Marvin and Gerald), 3 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Minnie Kempf). Four sisters and one brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Smithville Church. Funeral services were held at the Gresser Funeral Home, Orrville, Jan. 26, with David Eshleman and Walter Caston officiating.

Overholt, Brian Douglas, was stillborn at St. Mary's Hospital, Kankakee, Ill., Feb. 8, 1968. Surviving are his parents (Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Edward Overholt of St. Anne, Ill.), maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Willard Frey), and paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Overholt). Graveside services were held at St. Anne Cemetery, Feb. 10, with Mark Lehman officiating.

Schertz, Oliver, son of Peter and Pauline Schertz, was born at Havelock, Iowa, Dec. 13, 1903; died at his home in Modesto, Calif., Jan. 20, 1968; aged 65 y. 1 m. 7 d. In 1925 he was married to Lavina Horsch, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Lois Mae-Mrs. Chris Ulrich), 3 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Ralph and Carl), and 2 sisters (Elsie Schertz and Mable Schertz). Two sisters and 7 brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Manson (Iowa) Church, Jan. 24, with Nick Stoltzfus and Fames Detweiler officiating; interment in Memorial Park, Ft. Dodge, Iowa.

Stahl, Alvin, son of John and Eliza (Bleam) Stahl, was born in Ionia Co., Mich., Sept. 9, 1884; died at Sun Shine Hospital, Grand Rapids, Mich., July 7, 1967; aged 82 y. 6 m. 8 d. On Dec. 27, 1919, he was married to Emma Pearl Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 brothers, (Ray, George, and Floyd) and one sister (Naomi Miller). One brother (John Henry) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Bowne Church, where funeral services were held July 10, with T. E. Schrock and Dan Zook officiating.

Swartzendruber, Mattie Matilda, daughter of Gideon and Lena (Moyer) Bender, was born in Lyon Co., Kan., Mar. 2, 1896; died near Hydro, Okla., Feb. 14, 1968; aged 71 y. 11 m. 12 d. On Dec. 25, 1916, she was married to Alva Swartzendruber, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Glenn), one daughter (Ada Mae-Mrs. Delmar Yoder), 2 sisters (Mrs. Clara Snyder and Lizzie-Mrs. Willis Yoder), and 7 grandchildren. Preceding her in death were one daughter (Lela Fern), 4 sisters (Maye, Mary Magdalena, Barbara Alice, and Ida), and one brother (Henry). Funeral services were held at the Pleasant View Church, Feb. 17, with Chester Slagell, John Slagell, and J. G. Hartzler officiating.

Ulrich, Fannie, daughter of John and Catherine (Rediger) Ulrich, was born in Woodford Co., Ill., Apr. 27, 1881; died at Ft. Dodge, Iowa, Feb. 13, 1968; aged 86 y. 2 m. 14 d. One brother (Chris) survives. Four sisters and 4 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Manson Church, Feb. 17, with Nick Stoltzfus and James Detweiler officiating; interment in Rosehill Cemetery, Manson.

Wenger, Benjamin David, son of Perry B. and Hattie (Trissel) Wenger, was born at Pleasant Valley, Va., Oct. 2, 1899; died of cancer at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., Dec. 17, 1967; aged 68 y. 2 m. 15 d. On Oct. 21, 1927, he was married to Ethel Edmondson, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (William B., Robert D., Dorothy-Mrs. Clayton O. Shenk, and Evelyn-Mrs. Paul L. Kratz), one foster son (Frank Buonocore), 6 brothers and sisters (Leota-Mrs. Roy Early, Anna, Etta, Julia, Ella-Mrs. Samuel Martin, and Trissel), and 5 grandchildren. He was a member of the Pike Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 19, with Menno S. Brunk, A. T. Rollins, Samuel Janzen, and Byard Shank officiating.

Wideman, Edwin H., son of Abraham and Anna (Hembling) Wideman, was born in Ontario, May 27, 1887; died at McMinnville, Ore., Feb. 7, 1968; aged 89 y. 8 m. 11 d. On Oct. 15, 1902, he was married to Leah Brubaker, who died in 1956. Surviving are 8 children (Rachel-Mrs. Wesley Ellis, Mary-Mrs. Daniel Lauber, Walter, Oscar, Ann-Mrs. Willard Byers, Irene, Lena-Mrs. Amos Hostetler, and Ethel-Mrs. Henry Birkey), 19 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 3 sisters. Funeral services were held at Adamson's Sheridan Funeral Home, Feb. 10, in charge of W. R. Nafziger; interment in Sheridan Mennonite Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXI, Number 11 - March 19, 1968-pages 263-264.

Book, A. Margie, daughter of George and Anna Kreider, was born in East Lampeter Twp., Pa, Nov. 15, 1881; died at the Landis Homes Retirement Community, Lititz, Pa, Feb. 23, 1968; aged 86 y. 2 m. 8 d. She was married to G. Park Book, who died Apr. 15, 1957. Surviving are 3 sons and one daughter (George K., Frank K., Harold K., and Anna E.-Mrs. Lester Buckwalter.), 18 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Paradise Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 26, with Melvin Barge, Clair Eby, and Amos Weaver officiating.

Brubacker, Sarah A., daughter of Weaver W. and Maggie (Auker) Hurst, died at Ephrata (Pa.) Community Hospital, Feb. 22, 1968; aged 66 y. 11 m. 6 d. Surviving are her husband (Silas B. Brubacker) and 7 brothers and sisters (Frances-Mrs. Matthew Gallagher, Mrs. Mary Olson, Shirley-Mrs. Sherwood Hilton, Mrs. Helen Weaver, Gordon, Raymond, and Paul). She was a member of the Bowmansville Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 26, with Wilmer Leaman and H. Z. Good officiating.

Cable, Lydia, daughter of Sem K. and Lucinda (Weaver) Johns, was born Mar. 23, 1879; died Feb. 8, 1968; aged 88 y. 10 m. 15 d. She was married to Amos Cable, who died in 1937. She is survived by 7 children (Mrs. Nellie Thomas, Henry, Ralph, Robert, James, John, and Edna-Mrs. Elvin Lehman), 24 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, one brother, and 2 sisters. She was a member of the Thomas Church, Hollsopple, Pa. Funeral services were held at the Kaufman Church, Feb. 11, with Harry C. Blough and Harry Y. Shetler officiating; interment in Thomas Cemetery.

Graber, Anna, daughter of Daniel and Fanny (Conrad) Graber, was born at Noble, Iowa, June 18, 1898; died at Community General Hospital, Sterling, Ill., as the result of a stroke, Feb. 23, 1968; aged 69 y. 8 m. 5 d. Surviving are 4 sisters and 2 brothers (Verna-Mrs. Willard H. Smith, Elizabeth-Mrs. Chris M. Stoltzfus, Lena, Esther, C. L., and J. D.). She was preceded in death by 2 sisters (Katie and Mary). She was a member of the Science Ridge Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 25, with Edwin Stalter, Allen Erb, Brace Johnson, A. C. Gook, and John H. Mosemann officiating.

Hecker, Monroe, son of Christian and Susan (Hershberger) Hecker, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Aug. 12, 1883; died at Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg, Ohio, Feb. 22, 1968; aged 84 y. 6 m. 10 d. Surviving are 4 brothers (Melvin, John, Dan, and Clarence) and 3 sisters (Lydia, Mrs. Mary Kline, and Mrs. Cora Schlegel). One brother and 2 sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 24, with Paul R. Miller officiating.

Jantzi, Susan S., daughter of Christian L. and Anna (Zimmerman) Ressler, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Oct. 24, 1906; died at Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville, N.Y., of heart disease, Feb. 10, 1968; aged 61 y. 3 m. 17 d. On Nov. 2, 1927, she was married to Aaron L. Jantzi, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Howard, Paul, Mark, and Daniel), 2 daughters (Ruth Anna-Mrs. Howard Miller and Mary--Mrs. Kenneth Smith, 22 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Esther- Mrs. Jonas Hostetler, Ruth-Mrs. Mahlon Jantzi, and Naomi-Mrs. J. Daniel Zehr), and 3 brothers (L. Andrew, Menno, and C. L. John). She was a member of the Conservative Church (Lowville, N.Y.), where funeral services were held Feb. 12, with Elias Zehr and Lloyd Boshart officiating; interment in Conservative Cemetery, Croghan.

McNiel, Francis Maurice, son of Maurice and Bertha McNeil, was born at Ragan, Neb., Aug. 29, 1913; died at Lincoln, Neb., of heart failure, Feb. 20, 1968; aged 54 y. 4 m. 22 d. On Feb. 20, 1936, he was married to Sylvia Roth, who survives. Also surviving are one foster daughter (Mrs. Bryan Slick), his mother and one brother (Darrel). He was a member of the Bellwood Church. Funeral services were held Feb. 22, with John M. Landis and Warren Eicher officiating; interment in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.

Shantz, Norman S., son of John and Mary (Snyder) Shantz, was born near Kitchener, Ont., Dec. 5, 1876; died at the home of his son near Markham, Ont., Dec. 27, 1967; aged 91 y. 22 d. He was married to Elmina Weber, who died Sept. 12, 1930. Surviving are 4 children (Mahlon, Orval, Seleda-Mrs. Dan Steckle, and Elam), 19 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (Amsey) and one sister (Mrs. Mary Ann Martin). One daughter (Sylvia), 2 brothers, and 4 sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Preston Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 30, with Rufus Jutzi and Emerson McDowell officiating; interment in East End Church Cemetery, Kitchener.

Swartzendruber, Lewis, son of Simon and Mary (Kauffman) Swartzendruber, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Aug. 12, 1894; died at Sarasota, Fla, Feb. 2, 1968; aged 73 y. 5 m. 21 d. On Nov. 30, 1917, he was married to Mabel Whetstine, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Stanley and William), 2 daughters (Lucille and Mary Ellen-Mrs. Ralph Miller), 16 grandchildren, one brother (Harold), and 5 sisters (Nettie-Mrs. Elam Christner, Emma-Mrs. Herb Hartzler, Blanche-Mrs. David Marner, Maude-Mrs. John W. Gingerich, and Agnes-Mrs. Merle Swindell). He was preceded in death by one brother (Roy) and 2 sisters (Naomi and Lena). He was a member of the Lower Deer Creek Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 7, with J. Y. Swartzendruber, Dean Swartzendruber, and Robert K. Yoder officiating.

Turner, William W., son of Casper and Alice (Smith) Turner, was born Nov. 14, 1889; died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va, Feb. 17, 1968; aged 78 y. 3 m. 3 d. In 1915 he was married to Vernie Siever, who died in 1955. Surviving are one son (Adam C.), 5 daughters (Mrs. Bertha Haviland, Mrs. Nellie Secrist, Mrs. Kathleen Turner, Mrs. Hazel Wood, and Mrs. Martha Brady), 2 brothers (Joseph and George), and one sister (Mrs. Virginia D. Stultz). Funeral services were held at the Damascus Church of the Brethren, Feb. 20, with Lewis P. Showalter, Donald Willoughby, and A. T. Rollins officiating; interment in Caplinger Cemetery.

Weaver, Labias A., son of Harry and Lavina (Blough) weaver, was born in Cambria Co., Pa, Aug. 21, 1877; died at the Church of the Brethren home, of a heart attack, Jan. 16, 1968; aged 90 y. 4 m. 26 d. He is survived by 3 sisters (Mrs. Polly Dick, Mrs. Leah Younker, and Mrs. Clara Sala) and one brother (Willis). He was a member of the Weaver Church. Funeral services were held at the Meek Funeral Home, Jan. 19, with Harold E. Thomas officiating; interment in Richland Cemetery.

Weber, Orlando, was born at Peoria, Ill, Oct. 23, 1903; died at Belleville, Pa, from a heart condition, Feb. 9, 1968; aged 64 y. 3 m. 17 d. On Nov 18, 1926, he was married to Kathryn Glick, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (John, Minerva-Mrs. Melvin Miller, and Dorthy-Mrs. Leroy Fisher). Funeral services were held at the Baggus Funeral Home, with Waldo E. Miller, Louis Peachey, and Sam Glick officiating; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXI, Number 12 - March 26, 1968, pages 283-284.

Albrecht, Peter D., son of John and Barbara (Nafziger) Albrecht, was born at Flanagan, Ill., Feb. 17, 1877; died at St. James Hospital, Pontiac, Ill., Feb. 21, 1968; aged 91 y. 4 d. On Feb. 12, 1913, he was married to Jennie Ethel Fosdick, who died June 8, 1962. Surviving are 2 children (Dan and Lois-Mrs. Richard Zehr), one brother (William A.), and 7 grandchildren. He was a member of the Waldo Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 23, with Edwin Stalter and Earl Sears officiating.

Brubaker, Susie S., daughter of Joseph and Susan (Stauffer) Brubaker, was born Oct. 2, 1880; died Feb. 7, 1968, at the Oreville (Pa.) Mennonite Home, where she had lived for 11 years; aged 87 y. 4 m. 5 d. Surviving are 11 nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Oreville Home, with Elmer Hertzler and Irvin Kreider officiating; interment in Erisman's Cemetery.

Hunsberger, Willis Ward, son of Eldon and Mary (Cressman) Hunsberger, was born at Baden, Ont., Jan. 5, 1929; died of a heart attack at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Mar. 4, 1968; aged 39 y. 1 m. 28 d. On Oct. 2, 1954, he was married to Shirley Ramseyer, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (David, Stephen, Kevin, Jeffrey, Keith, Debra, and Kathryn), his mother, 3 brothers (Enos, Floyd, and Kenneth), and 4 sisters (Amy, Elsie-Mrs. Glen Shantz, Erma, and Mary). He was a member of the Shantz Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 8, with Leslie Witmer and Lester Kehl officiating.

Krabill, Raymond Irvin, son of Christian P. and Lydia (Miller) Krabill, was born near West Liberty, Ohio, Feb. 20, 1879; died at Bowling Green, Ohio, as the result of a stroke, Feb. 23, 1968; aged 89 y. 3 d. On Nov. 16, 1909, he was married to Elizabeth Yoder, who died in 1952. Surviving are one daughter (Ellen-Mrs. C. A. Hostetler), one son (David), 8 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 brothers (Odes and Alden), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Gladys Baumgardner, Mrs. Bertha Yoder, and Lucile). Two sons (Ellis Wendell and Clark Christian) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Smithville Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 26, with David Eshleman officiating; interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Martin, Amos John, son of Chris and Phoebe (Naffsiger) Martin, was born at Pekin, Ill., Mar. 9, 1874; died at his home in Manson, Iowa, Feb. 29, 1968; aged 93 y. 11 m. 20 d. On Oct. 19, 1897, he was married to Clara Troyer, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Clarence, Owen, Oran, Vera-Mrs. Robert Brown, Iva, and Elsie), 10 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. One daughter (Florence), one brother, and 4 sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Manson Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 3, with Nick Stoltzfus and James Detweiler officiating; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Mast, Ray, Sr., son of Noah and Malinda (Hostetler) Mast, was born near Walnut Creek, Ohio, July 20, 1896; died of cancer at the home of his son, Ray, Feb. 24, 1968; aged 71 y. 7 m. 4 d. On Mar. 8, 1917, he was married to Ida Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Gerald and Ray, Jr.), 2 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. Paul Schrock and Gladys-Mrs. Victor Brown), 3 sisters (Caroline Lower, Maude-Mrs. Clark Sprankle, and Grace-Mrs. Harly Blacka), and 13 grandchildren. He was a member of the Berlin Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 27, with Paul Hummel and Paul R. Miller officiating; interment in Walnut Creek Cemetery.

Schertz, Elmer Wm., son of Wm. P. and Lena (Ulrich) Schertz, was born in Woodford Co., Ill., Mar. 6, 1896; died of static pneumonia, at Parkside Nursing Home, Denver, Colo., Feb. 29, 1968; aged 71 y. 11 m. 23 d. Surviving are 6 sisters (Mrs. Freda Zehr, Silda-Mrs. Ray Zehr, Mrs. Rose Nofsiger, Mrs. Edith Egli, Lillian, and Hazel-Mrs. Marvin Rhodes) and one brother (Alvin). He was preceded in death by one sister (Lola). He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Manson (Iowa) Church, Mar. 4, with Nick Stoltzfus and James Detweiler officiating; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Shenk, Emma N., daughter of Abram and Elizabeth Heisey, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Dec. 30, 1879; died of a stroke and complications, Jan. 15, 1968; aged 88 y. 16 d. On Jan. 12, 1899, she was married to Jacob B. Shenk, who died Dec. 22, 1946. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Frances Ebersole) and 3 sisters (Mrs. Sadie Detra, Mrs. Edna Eshleman, and Mrs. Kathryn Hess). She was a member of the Elizabethtown Church. Funeral services were held at the Miller Funeral Home, Jan. 17, with Walter L. Keener and Clarence E. Lutz officiating; interment in Good's Cemetery.

Short, Elsie May, daughter of Menno and Delilah (Graber) Short, was born at Stryker, Ohio, Jan. 11, 1895; died at Williams County General Hospital, Montpelier, Ohio, Feb. 29, 1968; aged 73 y. 1 m. 15 d. Surviving are 5 sisters (Bernice, Orlyss-Mrs. Clint Short, Leona-Mrs. Milton Short, Nola-Mrs. Earl Roth, and Evelyn-Mrs. Harold Stuckey) and one brother (Leland). She was a member of the Lockport Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 3, with Walter Stuckey and D. Wyse Graber officiating.

Young, Blanche, daughter of Daniel and Sarah (Hoover) Young, was born near Canton, Kan., Jan. 15, 1885; died at Bethel Hospital, Newton, Kan., Jan. 29, 1968; aged 83 y. 14 d. Surviving is one sister (Ora-Mrs. J. H. Sommerfeld). Preceding her in death were 3 sisters (Alice-Mrs. John Gard, Matie-Mrs. J. J. Sommerfeld, and Minnie) and one brother (Harry). She was a member of the Hesston Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 31, with Peter B. Wiebe, James Horsch, and Charles Diener officiating; interment near Spring Valley Church, Canton, Kan.

Transcribed by Sharon (Callander) Leichty, Indiana.


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