Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 47 - December 9, 1969, pages 1062-1064.
Baker.- Chris, son of John and Esther (Hostetler) Baker, was born in Kansas, July 22, 1895; died at Topeka, Ind., of a heart attack, Nov. 5, 1969; aged 74 y. 3 m. 14 d. On Jan. 26, 1918, he was married to Mabel Mast, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Evelyn-Mrs. Francis Miller), 2 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Allen and Henry), and 2 sisters (Blanche-Mrs. Claude Weaver and Velma-Mrs. Charles Russel). He was a member of the Maple Grove Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 8, with Joe Swartz and Edwin J. Yoder officiating.
Bontrager.- Noah, was born at McPherson, Kan., Feb. 12, 1884; died at Elkhart, Ind., Nov. 1 1969; aged 85 y. 8 m. 10 d. He was married to Clara Landis, who died in 1917. On Nov. 2, 1919, he was married to Alta Cripe, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Ralph, Harriett-Mrs. Eli Hershberger, Edwin, Mrs. Bernis Renpagle, and Merritt), 9 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Lizzie Yoder, and Mrs. Katie Miller). He was a member of the Prairie Street Church. Funeral services were held at the Hartzler-Gutermuth Funeral Home, Elkhart, Nov. 5, with Russell Krabill officiating; interment in the Prairie Street Cemetery.
Ehret.- Dwight Y., son of Cornelius and Nancy (Yoder) Ehret, was born in; Elkhart Co., Ind., Jan. 24, 1894; died at the Elkhart General Hospital, Oct. 31, 1969; aged 75 y. 9 m. 7d. On June 29, 1916, he was married to Grace Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Robert), 3 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Louis, Otto, and Leonard), and one sister (Mrs. Arneal Squibb). He was a member of the Prairie Street Church where funeral services were held Nov. 3, with Russell Krabill officiating; interment in the Olive Cemetery.
Grieser.- Amos, son of Daniel and Anna (Nofziger) Grieser, was born near Archbold Ohio, July 2, 1890; died at Archbold, Ohio, Nov. 14, 1969; aged 79 y. 4 m. 12 d. On Nov. 19, 1912, he was married to Sarah Sauder, who died July 7 1951. On Aug. 2, 1952, he was married to Bertha Sauder who survives. Also surviving are one foster daughter (Jennie-Mrs. Orval Sauder) 3 stepsons (Floyd, Roy, and Harley Sauder), 5 foster grandchildren, 6 foster great-grandchildren one sister (Mattie-Mrs. Wm. Nofziger), and 3 brothers (Samuel, Harvey, and Daniel). He was a member of the Central Church where funeral services were held Nov. 17, with Charles Gautsche, Dale Wyse, and Roy Sauder officiating; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.
Hershey.- Lydia B., daughter of he late Ira L. and Sarah (Kreider) Hershey, died at her home, Kinzers, Pa., of intestinal cancer, Nov. 9, 1969; aged 66 y. Surviving are her husband (Frank Hershey), one foster son (Amos Rutt), 3 foster grandchildren, 3 foster great-grandchildren, one brother (Leaman), and 6 sisters (Sue, Margie, Grace, Anna, Nora, and Marian). She was a member of Hershey's Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 12, with Clair and Sanford Hershey officiating.
Hofstetter.- Anna, daughter of Benjamin and Verena (Steiner) Amstutz, was born south of Dalton, Ohio, Jan. 9, 1881; died in the Shady Lawn Rest Home, Oct. 31, 1969; aged 88 y. 9 m. 22 d. On March 1, 1900 she was married to David D. Hofstetter, who died Nov. 8, 1963. Surviving are one daughter (Elvina-Mrs. Oscar Gerber), one son (Elmer), 4 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Daniel and Amos Amstutz), and 4 sisters (Sarah-Mrs. Joel Gerber, Pauline-Mrs. Philip Gerber, Elma-Mrs. Reuben Hofstetter and Elizabeth). She was a member of the Kidron Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 3, with Reuben Hofstetter, Bill Detweiler, and Isaac Zuercher officiating.
Humphries.- Annie, daughter of Daniel and Fannie (King) Stoltzfus, was born Nov. 23 1918; died after along illness, Nov. 6, 1969; aged 50 y. 11 m. 14 d. On Oct. 6, 1949, she was married to Jerry L. Humphries, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Daniel, Fannie, Anna, and Dorothy), her mother, 8 brothers and 5 sisters (Jesse, Christian, Mrs. Rebecca Nissley, Moses, Mrs. Fannie Fisher, Daniel, Joseph, John, David, Mrs. Leah Eash, Mrs. Mary Stoltzfus, Mrs. Mattie Stoltzfus, and Reuben. Funeral services were held at the Central Church, Dover, Del., Nov. 9, with Daniel V. Yoder, Alvin E. Mast, and Jesse J. Yoder officiating.
Johnson.- Harvey S., son of John S. and Sarah Johnson, was born in New Britain Twp., Doylestown, Pa., Sept. 21, 1887; died at a nursing home in Doylestown, of uremia, Oct. 30, 1969; aged 82 y. 1 m. 9 d. He was married to Mary E. Jones, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Laurence H., Roy E., Mrs. Roy Larason, and Mrs. Clinton Beck), 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, one brother (Walter), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Mary Hunsicker and Maggie). He was preceded in death by 2 sisters (Mrs. Henry Freed and Mrs. Roy Vanluvance). He was a member of the Doylestown Church. Funeral services were held at the funeral home Nov. 3, with Joseph L. Gross and Silas Graybill officiating; interment in the Doylestown Mennonite Cemetery.
Kauffman.- Levi W., son of Daniel and Annie (Weyant) Kauffman, was born at Martinsburg, Pa., March 14, 1898; died at Roaring Spring, Pa., Nov. 5, 1969; aged 71 y. 7 m. 22 d. He was reared in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kauffinan from the age of four. On Feb. 24, 1939, he was married to Eva Brumbaugh, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Glen, Barbara, Carol-Mrs. Arnold Watkins, Janet-Mrs. Fred Shoenfelt, Audrey-Mrs. Karl Greenleaf, Linda-Mrs. Robert Bailey, and David), 12 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Fannie Miller). Funeral services were held at the Bolger Funeral Home, Martinsburg, Nov. 8, with Nelson R. Roth and Isaac K. Metzler officiating; interment in the Kauffman Cemetery.
Kauffman.- Sylvia, daughter of Elias and Lydia (Schrock) Hostetler, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Sept. 23, 1883; died at the Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home, Nov. 3, 1969; aged 86 y. 1 m. 11 d. On May 24, 1902, she was married to Webster J. Mehl, who died April 29, 1924. On Aug. 28, 1932, she married Daniel Burkholder, who died Aug. 14, 1947. On April 1, 1951, she married Noah Kauffman, who died July 23, 1969. Surviving are 4 children (Darlo, Mehl, Audrey-Mrs. Everett Eagleson, and Mildred-Mrs. Dale Nofziger), 15 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, 20 great-great-grandchildren, 3 stepdaughters (Mrs. Edwin B. Wyse, Mrs. Arthur Schmucker, and Mrs. Earl Beck), and 6 stepsons (Edwin Burkholder, Orval, Morris, Herman, Clair, and Kenneth Kauffman). She was a member of the West Clinton Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 5, with Charles Gautsche and Ed B. Frey officiating; interment in the Forest Grove Cemetery in Elkhart Co.
Kelly.- Henry P., was born at Warsaw, Ind., Aug. 19, 1893; died at Elkhart, Ind., Nov. 2, 1969; aged 76 y. 2 m. 14 d. On Dec. 3, 1923, he was married to Lillian Jarrett, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Maurice and Vance). He was a member of the Prairie Street Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 5, with Russell Krabill officiating.
Kenyon.- Arthur, son of Frank and Gertrude Kenyon, was born at Secor, Ill., Dec. 3, 1906; died at Roanoke, Ill., Nov. 11, 1969; aged 62 y. 11 m. 8 d. On Jan. 22, 1928, he was married to Ada Kennell, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Ruth Elaine-Mrs. Herbert Yordy, Viola-Mrs. Bob Birkey, and Lorene-Mrs. Glenn Busenitz), 9 grandchildren, one brother (Floyd), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Elsie Kuebler, Mrs. Gertrude Flanagan, and Mrs. Ruth Ryan). He was preceded in death by 2 sons. He was a member of the Roanoke Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 14, with Percy Gerig officiating.
Metz.- Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob and Eliza (Minninger) Benner, was born at Lederach, Pa., May 19, 1887; died at the Grand View Hospital, from a blood clot, Nov. 3, 1969; aged 82 y. 5 m. 15 d. She was married to Harrison Metz, who died June 12, 1967. Surviving are 3 children (Alice Carper, William B., and Harrison B.), 4 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Abram). She was a member of the Upper Skippack Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 6. with Charles A. Ness officiating.
Showalter.- Irvin Franklin, son of the late Moab and Annie (Shank) Showalter, was born at Reid, Md., Dec. 21, 1895; died at the Washington County Hospital, Nov. 2, 1969; aged 73 y. 10 m. 12 d. On Nov. 22, 1917, he was married to Fannie Miller, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Irvin), 2 daughters (Anna May- Mrs. Willie Myrick, Jr., and Marie-Mrs. Jonas Eby), 8 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Alvey and Martin), and 2 sisters (Bertie Bowders and Minnie Hostetter). He was a member of the Reiff-Clearspring Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 4, with Amos Horst and Glenn Martin officiating; interment in Reiffs Cemetery.
Smith.- Laura, daughter of William M. and Elizabeth (Hunsberger) Kratz, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., July 14, 1889; died in the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., as a result of severe burns received when her dress caught fire while she was preparing dinner, Nov. 6, 1969; aged 80 y. 3 m. 23 d. On Jan. 7, 1911, she was married to Leidy Smith, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Harley K.), 2 grandchildren, and one brother (Jacob Warren). She was preceded in death by one sister (Mrs. Harvey Yothers) and one brother (Clayton). She was a member of the Blooming Glen Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 10, with David F. Derstine, Jr., officiating.
Workman.- Ruby Ella, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Satterwhite, was born in Nebraska, Aug. 18, 1934; died at the Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 23, 1969; aged 35 y. 2 m. 5 d. In 1955, she was married to David Workman, Jr., who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (David, Ricky, Milford, Ella Mae, and Sarah Ann). She was a member of the Chippewa Church, Powell, Ohio. Funeral services were held at the Schoedinger-Norris Funeral Home, Oct. 26, with Maynard Ressler officiating; interment in the Grove City Cemetery.
Yoder.- Irene Detweiler, daughter of William D. and Annie (Angeny) Yoder, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., June 21, 1914; died at the Charles Johnson Home, Royersford, Pa., of cerebral hemorrhage, Nov. 3, 1969; aged 55 y. 4 m. 13 d. Surviving are one brother (Walter), and one sister (Stella). She was a member of the Blooming Glen Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 6, with David F. Derstine, Jr., officiating.
Yoder.- Sarah, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Christner) Stutzman, was born on a homestead north of Chappell, Neb., Nov. 30, 1888; died in Folsom, Calif., Nov. 6, 1969; aged 80 y. 11 m. 6 d. On Feb. 2, 1918, she was married to Jess E. Yoder, who died in 1965. Surviving are one daughter (Doris-Mrs. Harry Ewing), 2 grandsons, one sister (Kate Ragle), and one brother (Ray). She was preceded in death by one son (Millard 0.), one daughter (Laura Belle), one sister (Minnie Rodgers), and 3 brothers George, Irvin, and Harry). Funeral services were held at the Chappell Church, Nov. 10, with Arthur Roth officiating,
Yoder.- William P., was born at Huntsburg, Ohio, Jan. 9, 1904; died at the Goshen (Ind.) General Hospital, of heart complications, Aug. 8, 1969; aged 65 y. 6 m. 30 d. On June 27, 1932 he was married to Mary Borntreger, who died in April, 1959. Surviving are 3 children (Mary E., Susie-Mrs. Luke Boyle and John L.), one grandson, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Henry Hostetler and Mrs. Joseph Miller). He was a member of the Prairie Street Church. Funeral services were held at Elkhart, Ind., Aug. 8, and at Sheakleyville, Pa., Aug. 11; interment m the Maple Grove Cemetery, Sheakleyville, Pa.
Zook.- Joseph B., son of Abraham P. and Rebecca (Byler) Zook, was born at Belleville, Pa, Jan. 26, 1897; died at the F. W. Black Community Hospital Lewistown, Pa., Oct. 12, 1969, aged 72 y. 8 m. 16 d. On June 4, 1916, he was married to Mattie C. King, who died Feb. 10, 1928 On March 18, 1929, he was married to Rebecca Bawel, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Melvin, Ivan, Joseph, E., Dorothy-Mrs. Andrew Yoder, and Irene-Mrs. Samuel Yoder). 33 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 2 sisters (Mr. Amos Peachey and Mrs. Moses Peachey). Funeral services were held at the Locust Grove Church, Oct. 15, with Erie Renno and Elam Glick officiating.
Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana
Brenneman.- Alpheus N., son of Moses and Mary (Stemen) Brenneman, was born at Elida Ohio, Apr. 22, 1892; died at Elida, of a heart attack, Nov. 18, 1969; aged 77 y. 6 m. 27 d. On June 2, 1936, he was married to Ellen B. Landis, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sisters (Martha and Mary). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers. He was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 21, with Tim Brenneman, Richard Martin, and Walter Smeltzer officiating; interment in Salem Cemetery.
Conrad.- Joseph 0., son of John and Susan (Miller) Conrad, was born near Canton, Ohio, Nov. 15, 1883; died at Fairlawn Haven, Archbold, Ohio, after a lingering illness, Nov. 26, 1969; aged 86 y. 11 d. On Feb. 25, 1912, he was married to Leah Richer, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mabel- Mrs. Ernest Frey and Dorthy-Mrs. Clell Short), one son (Marlin), 11 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mary-Mrs. Ben Aeschliman). He was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 5 brothers. He was a member of the West Clinton Church. Funeral services were held, with E. B. Frey and Olen Nofziger officiating.
Detweiler.- Sallie D., daughter of the late Henry C. and Mary (Detwiler) Derstine, was born in Salford Twp., Montgomery Co., Pa., Aug. 23, 1900; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Nov. 15, 1969; aged 69 y. 2 m. 23 d. She was married to Vincent C. Detweiler, who survives. Also surviving are one stepson (Nevin D.), 3 stepgrandchildren, and one brother (David D.). She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ellwood B. Tyson, in 1932. She was a member of the Souderton Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 20, with Richard C. Detweiler, Russell L. Mast, and Russell B. Musselman officiating.
Dickhut.- Pauline H., daughter of Roy and Ruth (Nice) Ebersole, was born at Sterling, Ill., Jan. 3, 1927; died at the Community General Hospital, Sterling, Ill., Nov. 9, 1969; aged 42 y. 10 m. 6 d. On Nov. 6, 1948, she was married to Donald L. Dickhut, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Cheryl), one son (Barry Lee), her stepmother (Mrs. Retha Ebersole), 6 sisters (Mrs. Catherine Johnson, Miriam-Mrs. Ralph Shank, Gertrude-Mrs. George Cambell, Belna -Mrs. Lester Robinson, Anita-Mrs. Douglas O'Berg, and Betty-Mrs. E. Gene Sutter), 6 brothers (Everette, Charles, Russel, Eugene, Willard, and Robert), 2 half sisters (Suellen and Verna), and one half brother (Roy H.). She was a member of the Science Ridge Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 11, with Edwin J. Stalter officiating.
Grieser.- Cletus C., son of Daniel J. and Rosa (Beck) Grieser, was born near Wauseon, Ohio, Apr. 6, 1914; died at his home near Leo, Ind., Nov. 1, 1969; aged 55 y. 6 m. 25 d. On May 19, 1939, he was married to Luella Stuckey, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Rosalyn-Mrs. Roger Ledyard, Merlin, Dwight, Lynette-Mrs. Richard Slabaugh, Curtis, Bernard, and Don), 2 grandsons, his mother, 5 brothers (Orland, Ivan, Chauncy, Dale, and Marvin), and 5 sisters (Dorothy, Florence, Lucile, Arlene, and Doris). His father and one son preceded him in death. He was a member of the North Leo Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 4, with Merle Stoltzfus, Marvin Grieser, and Levi C. Hartzler officiating.
Jantzi.- William, son of the late John B and Nancy (Schultz) Jantzi, was born near Baden Ont., Nov. 1, 1899; died at his home in Wellesley, Ont., Nov. 4, 1969; aged 70 y. 3 d. On June 23, 1931, he was married to Edith Leis, who survives. Also surviving is one brother (Noah). He was preceded in death by one brother (David) and one sister (Clara-Mrs. Amos Swartzentruber). Funeral services were held at the Maple View Church, Nov. 7. with Steve Gerber and Chris 0. Erb officiating.
Kenyon.- Arthur F., son of Frank and Gertrude Kenyon, was born near Roanoke, Ill., Dec. 3, 1906; died very suddenly while choring at his home near Roanoke, of an apparent heart attack, Nov. 11, 1969; aged 62 y. 11 m. 8 d On Jan. 22, 1928, he was married to Ada E. Kennell. who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Ruth Elaine-Mrs. Herbert Yordy, Viola-Mrs. Robert Birkey, and Lorene-Mrs. Glenn Busenitz), 3 sisters (Mrs. Elsie Kuebler, Mrs. Ruth Ryan, and Mrs. Gertrude Flanagan). and one brother (Floyd). He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sons, and 2 sisters. He was a member of the Roanoke Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 14, with Percy Gerig officiating.
Miller.- Ira Y., son of Yost and Rebecca (Hochstetler) Miller, was born at Shipshewana, Ind., Sept. 10, 1882; died at the Goshen (Ind.) General Hospital, Nov. 16, 1969; aged 87 y. 2 m. 6 d. On June 29, 1929, he was married to Libby Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Gail-Mrs. Paul Marvin Yoder). 4 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Ida Byler). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Middlebury, Ind., where funeral services were held Nov. 19, with Samuel J. Troyer and Wilbur Yoder officiating; interment in Clinton Brick Cemetery.
Oyer.- Ella, daughter of John and Magdeline (Schertz) Smith, was born near Metamora, Ill., June 15, 1886; died at Eureka, Ill., Nov. 11, 1969; aged 83 y. 4 m. 27 d. On Nov. -, 1906. she was married to Edward H. Oyer. who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Harold, Ethel-Mrs. S. A. Yoder, Thelma-Mrs. Lloyd Noe, and Pauline), 7 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant son, 7 brothers and sisters (Joseph D, Samuel C., Henry, John C., Kathryn Smith, Martha Smith, and Emma Schertz), her stepmother (Lydia Smith), and one stepsister (Agnes Gunden). She was a member of the Metamora Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 14, with Roy Bucher officiating; interment in Roanoke Cemetery.
Rice.- Edward M., son of Albert and Mary (Myers) Rice, was born at Pipersville, Pa., Feb. 24, 1896; died at Doylestown (Pa.) Hospital, of leukemia, Nov. 7, 1969; aged 73 y. 8 m. 14 d. On Jan. 15, 1921, he was married to Pearl Sames, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Owen S., Eleanor-Mrs. John Lear, Dorothy-Mrs. Wilson Leatherman, H. Franklin, Alma-Mrs. Walter Hackman, and Jay Linwood), 3 brothers (Noah, Mahlon, and Samuel), and one sister (Mary-Mrs. Raymond Trauger). He was a member of the Groveland Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 11, with Omar Showalter and Joseph Gross officiating; interment in Mechanicsville Cemetery.
Shantz.- Mary Ann, was born at Kitchener, Ont., Apr. 17, 1887; died at the Didsbury (Alta.) Hospital, Oct 8, 1969; aged 82 y. 5 m. 20 d. On Dec 20, 1917, she was married to Lloyd Shantz, who survives Also surviving are one son (Royden), one daughter (Gladys-Mrs. Joe Diller), one brother (Allan Cressman), and 7 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandson, 6 brothers, and 3 sisters. Funeral services were held at the West Zion Church, with Gordon Buschert and Stanley Shantz officiating.
Yousey.- Mary L. Schweitzer, daughter of Simon and Mary (Kipfer) Lehman, was born at Lowville, N.Y., Aug. 13, 1877; died at the Lewis County General Hospital, Aug. 25, 1969; aged 92 y. 12 d. In 1902, she was married to Chris Schweitzer, who died in 1908. On Dec. 18, 1923, she was married to Menno Yousey, who died Feb. 4, 1957. Surviving are 2 sons (Ezra and Joseph Schweitzer), one daughter (Anna-Mrs. William Huni), 3 stepsons (Warren, Reuben, and Benjamin Yousey), 3 stepdaughters (Emma Yousey, Elva-Mrs. Ezra Widrick, and Mabel-Mrs. Haskell Yancey), 26 grandchildren, and 33 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Conservative Church. Funeral services were held at the Croghan Conservative Church, Aug. 27, with Vernon Zehr and Richard Zehr officiating.
Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana
Baecher.- Peter, son of Joseph and Mary (Zehr) Baecher, was born in Woodford Co., Ill., Oct. 24, 1887; died at Foosland, Ill., Nov. 19, 1969; aged 82 y. 26 d. Surviving is one sister (Mrs. Lizzie Oyer). He was preceded in death by one brother and 2 sisters. He was a member of the East Bend Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 21, with Irvin Nussbaum officiating, assisted by J. A. Heiser.
Burkey.- John C., son of Pete and Mary (Steider) Burkey, was born at Milford, Neb., Dec. 15, 1888; died at the Seward Memorial Hospital, Nov. 26, 1969; aged 80 y. 11 m. 11 d. On June 4, 1911, he was married to Alma Troyer, who died Jan. 11, 1919. On Mar. 10, 1921, he was married to Sarah Burkholder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Floyd, Willis, and Lloyal), one daughter (Mrs. Esther Nisly). 26 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 7 brothers (Arthur, William, Edd, Roy, Elmer, Lester, and Ervin), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Emma Hostetler and Mrs. Clara Hostetler). He was preceded in death by one son (Melvin) and one daughter (Dorothy). He was a member of the West Fairview Church, Beaver Crossing, Neb., where funeral services were held Nov. 29, with Dale Oswald officiating.
Forman.- Fred, son of Steve and Elizabeth (Hood) Forman, was born in Europe, Mar. 9, 1897; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville. Pa., Nov. 27, 1969; aged 72 y. 8 m. 18 d. He was married to Grace Helmerzk, who survives. Also surviving is one brother (John). Funeral services were held at the Jay C. Kriebel Funeral Home, Hatfield, Pa., Dec. 1, with Curtis Bergey officiating; interment in Franconia Cemetery.
Hahn.- Titus M., son of Emanuel and Myra (Miller) Hahn, was born at Denbigh, Va., Nov. 13, 1906; died at Smithville, Ohio, of a coronary, Oct. 6, 1969; aged 62 y. 10 m. 23 d. On Mar. 31. 1929, he was married to Doris Kurtz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Wilbur and Richard), 4 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Raymond, Mahlon, and Melvin), and 2 sisters (Bessie Schaefer and Esther Burkholder). He was a member of the Oak Grove Church. Funeral services were held at the Grosser Funeral Home, Orrville, Ohio, Oct. 8, with Lotus Troyer officiating; interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Lichty.- Luella, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Albrecht, died at the nursing home, Brunner, Ont., Nov. 7, 1969; aged 65 y. Surviving are her husband (Christian R. Lichty), one son (Kenneth), 2 daughters (Margaret-Mrs. Allen Jantzi and Dorothy-Mrs. Edward Neeley), 13 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 8 brothers (Armond, Lorne, Ervin, Harry, Aaron, Amos, Emanuel, and George), 7 sisters (Sarah-Mrs. John Leis, Catherine-Mrs. William Ropp, Selina-Mrs. Enos Boshart, Clara-Mrs. Alvin Schlegel, Verna-Mrs. Carl Seiman, Lena-Mrs. Robert Shantz, and Eileen-Mrs. Gordon Woolner), and her stepmother (Mrs. Mattie Albrecht). Three sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Crosshill Church. Funeral services were held at the Poole Church, Nov. 10, with Moses H. Roth and Herbert Schultz officiating.
Mast.- Lana, daughter of Leonard and Marilyn (Bontrager) Mast, was born in Howard Co., Ind., June 8, 1950; died at the Robert Long Hospital, Indianapolis, Ind., of cancer, Nov. 7, 1969; aged 19 y. 4 m. 30 d. Surviving are 3 brothers (Bradley, Kevin, and Brian), one sister (Myra), and 3 grandparents (Mrs. Elijah Mast, and Mr. and Mrs. Perry Bontrager). She was a member of the Howard-Miami Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 10, with Harold Mast and Terry Burkhalter officiating; interment in Mast Cemetery.
Sailors.- Martha Malinda, daughter of Jess and Nancy Jane (Bixler) Lowrey, was born at Fort Wayne, Ind., Sept. 4, 1901; died at the Parnell Park Nursing Home, Fort Wayne, Ind., of congestive heart failure, Nov. 30, 1969; aged 68 y. 2 m. 26 d. On Feb. 26, 1921, she was married to Lemaine Sailors, who died Jan. 25, 1959. Surviving are one daughter (Dorothy-Mrs. Albert Martin) and 2 grandchildren. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Fort Wayne, Ind., where funeral services were held Dec. 3, with John C. King officiating; interment in Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery.
Correction: In the obituary of Martha Malinda Sailors in the Dec. 23 issue, a daughter's name was omitted.
Walker.- Jacob B., son of Pious and Lizzie (Cullers) Walker, was born in Hardy Co., W. Va., died at the hospital in Harrisonburg, Va., following a stroke, Nov. 22, 1969; aged 72 y. Surviving are his wife (Martha), one daughter (Grace-Mrs. Roger Oates), 2 grandchildren, and 3 half sisters (Bell, Mrs. Isadora Miller, and Mrs. Tenie Crider). He was a member of the Salem Church, Baker, Va., where funeral services were held Nov. 25, with S. A. Shank officiating; interment in Parker Cemetery, Needmore.
Widrick.- Lynn Gary, son of Aaron and Lauretta (Widrick) Widrick, was born at Lowville, N.Y., Mar. 12, 1953; died at Lowville, from injuries received in a car accident, Nov. 9, 1969; aged 16 y. 7 m. 28 d. Surviving in addition to his parents are 2 brothers (Aaron L. and Merle), one sister (Karen Jane), paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Aaron E. Widrick), and maternal great-grandmother (Mrs. Katie Swartzentruber). He attended the Lowville Conservative Church. Funeral services were held at the Croghan Conservative Church, Nov. 12, with Elias Zehr and Elmer Moser officiating.
Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana
Eicher.- Arthur C., son of Peter and Emma (Nofziger) Eicher, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Mar. 27, 1898; died at his home at Archbold, Nov. 30, 1969; aged 71 y. 8 m. 3 d. On Nov. 16, 1920, he was married to Bertha Burkholder, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (James, Martha-Mrs. Walter Stamm, Mary-Mrs. Willard C. Short, and Helen-Mrs. Dale Weldy), 15 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Wilmer and Chester), and 3 sisters (Viola-Mrs. Sylvanus Short, Lucille-Mrs. T. T. Yoder, and Kathryn-Mrs. Elias Frey). He was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 3, with Charles H. Gautsche and Ellis Croyle officiating; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Herr.- Fannie N., daughter of Christian H. and Amanda (Neff) Brubaker, was born at Rohrerstown, Pa., Dec. 24, 1897; died at Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 20, 1969; aged 71 y. 10 m. 27 d. On Dec. 11, 1917, she was married to Rudolph G. Herr, who survives. Also surviving are 11 children (Eugene, Richard, Elvin, Jay, James, Earl, Dorothy-Mrs. Henry Herr, Alta-Mrs. Richard Herr, Frances-Mrs. Richard Burkhart, Jeanette-Mrs. Kenneth Dombach, and Bonnie-Mrs. Ronald Huth), 30 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one brother (Herman), and one sister (Betty-Mrs. Charles Bender). She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 22, with James M. Shank and Luke J. Shank officiating; interment in Millersville Cemetery.
Kinsinger.- Simon, son of Eli J. and Suzanna (Yoder) Kinsinger, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, July 21, 1884; died at Marengo, Iowa, Oct. 16, 1969; aged 85 y. 2 m. 25 d. On Dec. 5, 1912, he was married to Rovena Ellen Swartzendruber, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Marvin and Dorothy). He was a member of the West Union Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 18, with Herman E. Ropp and Emery Hochstetler officiating.
Nafziger.- Ella Mae, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Dellembach) Bachman, was born at Cazenovia, Ill., May 6, 1894; died at Hopedale, Nov. 29, 1969; aged; 75 y. 6 m. 23 d. On Feb. 8, 1917, she was married to Aaron Nofziger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Wilmer and Eugene), one daughter (Velma Thomas), 7 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother (Arthur) and two sisters (Mrs. Lena Fenton and Mrs. Pearl Jackson). She was a member of the Hopedale church, where funeral services were held Dec. 2, with Howard Wittrig officiating.
Noftsier.- Raymond, son of Joseph and Anna Noftsier, was born at Castorland, N.Y., May 19, 1901; died at Castorland, of a heart attack after an illness of 3 years, Nov. 29, 1969; aged 68 y. 6 m. 10 d. On Sept. 17, 1925, he was married to Barbara Zehr, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Edwina Boshart), 4 sons (Alvin J., Ervin., Joseph M., and Leslie R.), 23 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Romeyn, Sr., and Ervin), and 2 sisters (Mrs. June Roggie and Nena -- Mrs. Aaron Zehr). He was a member of the Croghan Conservative Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 2 with Richard Zehr officiating.
Roggie.- Mollie, daughter of Andrew and Anna (Widrick) Roggie, was born at Croghan, N.Y., Dec. 5, 1906; died at the Lewis County General Hospital, of cancer and heart failure, Nov. 1, 1969; aged 62 y. 10 m. 27 d. Surviving are 3 brothers (John, Elmer, and Irvin) and 3 sisters (Rosella--Mrs. Elmer Lehman, Anna--Mrs. Jacob Wagler, and Esther--Mrs. Reuben Moshier). She was preceded in death by one sister and 2 brothers. She was a member of the Lowville Conservative Church. Funeral services were held at the Croghan Conservative Church, Nov. 4, with Vernon Zehr, Elias Zehr, and Richard Zehr officiating.
Schertz.- Peter R., son of Peter D. and Anna (Schertz) Schertz, was born at Metamora, Ill, Apr. 8, 1886; died at Eureka, Ill., Nov. 26, 1969; aged 83 y. 7 m. 18 d. On Dec. 1, 1908, he was married to Anna L. Schertz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. LaVerne Brunk and Mrs. Edith Hartzler), 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Ray J.). He was a member of the Roanoke Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 29, with Perry Gerig officiating.
Souder.- William B., son of Harvey and Mary (Bergey) Souder, was born at Hatfield, Pa., Jan. 1, 1914; died at Sellersville, Pa., of cancer, Oct. 11, 1969; aged 55 y. 9 m. 10 d. On June 27, 1936, he was married to Edith Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Arlene, Paul, and Miriam--Mrs. James Beasley), 2 grandsons, one sister (Mrs. Clarence Hagey), and 4 brothers (Russel B., Horace B., Harvey B., and Henry B.). He was a member of the Rockhill Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 15, with Clinton D. Landis and Henry L. Ruth officiating.
Troyer.- George D., son of John and Caroline (Schrock) Troyer, was born at Kokomo, Ind., Feb. 26, 1890; died at the Goshen ( Ind.) Hospital, from a heart attack, Dec. 6, 1969; aged 79 y. 9 m. 10 d. On July 12, 1914, he was married to Kathryn Sommers, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Nortell, Annabelle-Mrs. Lawrence Greaser, Dana, and G. Weldon), 16 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter (Louise). In 1923, he with his family went to India under the Mennonite Board of Missions and Charities where he served as a medical missionary for 13 years. In 1944, he went to Puerto Rico as a medical worker for Mennonite Central Committee. He was a member of the Waterford Church. Funeral services were held at the Goshen College Church, Dec. 8, with John H. Mosemann, Nelson Litwiller, and Elno Steiner officiating, and at the Howard-Miami Church, Dec. 9, with Harold Mast and Mose Beachy officiating; interment in Mast Cemetery, Kokomo, Ind.
Yoder.- William, son of Levi and Fannie (Thomas) Yoder, was born at Thomas, Okla., June 11, 1906; died near Millersburg, Ind., from an apparent heart attack. Dec. 9, 1969; aged 63 y. 5 m. 28 d. On Nov. 29, 1928, he was married to Elizabeth Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Betty Lou Wingard, Clarence G., Robert, and Billy). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Middlebury, Ind., where funeral services were held Dec. 12, with Samuel J. Troyer and Wilbur Yoder officiating; interment in Grace Lawn Cemetery.
Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana