Gospel Herald Obituaries - January, 1969

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 1 - January 7, 1969 - pages 23, 24

Bontrager, Ray E., son of the late Eli and Katie Bontrager, was born near Middlebury, Ind. May 1, 1886; died at the Clare, Mich., hospital, as a result of an automobile accident, Dec. 6, 1968; aged 82 y. 7 m. 5 d. On Mar. 12, 1911, he was married to Artie Yoder, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Harold and Archie), 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 7 brothers, and one sister. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral services were held at the Stephenson Funeral Home, Clare, Mich., and at the Fairview (Mich.) Church, with Lavern Swartz and Ed Jones officiating.

Cressman, Elton Shirk, son of the late Isaiah and Magdalena (Shirk) Cressman, was born near Kitchener, Ont., Mar. 20, 1921; died Dec. 8, 1968, as the result of a train-car accident as he was on his way to church; aged 47 y. 8 m. 18 d. On Apr. 19, 1947, he was married to Anna Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Maynard Elton and Myron Laverne), 5 brothers (Leander, Ferhman, Clifford, Harold, and Clayton), and 7 sisters (Vera - Mrs. Simeon Weaver, Olive - Mrs. Alfred High, Edith - Mrs. Lloyd Woolner, Leona, Una, Mabel, and Cora). Funeral services were held at the Berea Church, Dec. 11, with Elvon Burkholder and Elmer Grove officiating.

Detweiler, Mary, daughter of Jacob and Rosina Zeitler, was born near Minier, Ill., Oct. 30, 1874; died at the Fillmore County Hospital, Geneva, Neb., Nov. 21, 1968; aged 94 y. 22 d. On Nov. 24, 1892, she was married to Daniel Birky, who died Apr. 13, 1902. On Oct. 16, 1902, she was married to Chris Detweiler, who died Mar. 12, 1950. Surviving are 2 daughters (Lydia - Mrs. Henry Reeb and LaVerne - Mrs. Herman Roth), 3 sons (Jacob A. Birky, Fred Detweiler, and Perry Detweiler), 2 stepdaughters (Nellie - Mrs. Fred Reeb and Barbara - Mrs. Carl Reeb), 44 grandchildren, 124 great-grandchildren, and 48 great-great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were 2 daughters (Mary and Katie Birky), 2 sons (Joe Birky and Edwin Detweiler), and 2 stepdaughters (Lydia - Mrs. Jake Saltzman and Susie - Mrs. John Springer). She was a member of the Salem Church, Shickley, Neb., where funeral services were held Nov. 24, with Jacob Birky, Lee Schlegel, and Peter Kennel officiating.

Groff, Mary E., daughter of the late Levi and Sarah (Hershey) Wenger, was born in Leacock Twp., Pa., Sept. 4, 1896; died suddenly, Nov. 3, 1968; aged 72 y. 1 m. 29 d. On June 6, 1918, she was married to Irwin L. Groff, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Melvin L.), one daughter (Mrs. Elverta Denlinger), 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one sister (Catherine - Mrs. Benjamin Kreider), and one brother (Christian). She was preceded in death by one son (Lester W.) in 1957. She was a member of the Paradise Church. Funeral services were held at the home and also at Hershey's Church, Nov. 6, with Clair Eby, Amos Weaver, and Harold Book officiating; interment in Paradise Cemetery.

Hostetler, Mary Ellen, daughter of Jonathan T. and Martha (Hooley) Hartzler, was born in Salem Twp., Champaign Co., Ohio, May 28, 1893; died at Mercy Hospital, Urbana, Ohio, of a heart attack, Dec. 10, 1968; aged 75 y. 6 m. 12 d. On Jan. 2, 1916, she was married to Ira D. Hostetler, who died Aug. 21, 1953. Surviving are 7 children (Berdena - Mrs. Lloyd Kanagy, Thelma - Mrs. Joe Garber, Wendel, Donald F., Dwight L., June, and Joyce), 24 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Emmett and Roy), and one sister (Fern - Mrs. Harold Roberts). She was a member of the Oak Grove Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 14, with Eldon King officiating.

Leatherman, Isaac Newton, son of the late Aaron M. and Elizabeth B. (Kulp) Leatherman, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Oct. 1, 1896; died at the La Junta Mennonite Hospital, Dec. 9, 1968; aged 72 y. 2 m. 8 d. On Jan. 18, 1925, he was married to Elnora N. Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Samuel M. and Isaac W.) 5 daughters (Martha Ann - Mrs. Carl Bassler, Florence - Mrs. Jim Mestas, Ruth - Mrs. Robert Hodgeson, Kathryn - Mrs. Merle Ferguson, and Marilyn - Mrs. Donald Ernst), 28 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one sister (Kathryn), one brother (Elwyn K.), and his mother. An infant son preceded him in death. He was a member of the East Holbrook (Cheraw) Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 12, with Lee J. Miller officiating.

Nesselrodt, John F., son of William J. and Phoebe Ann (Ritchie) Nesselrodt, was born at Ft. Seybert, W. Va., Aug. 15, 1889; died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., Dec. 8, 1968; aged 79 y. 2 m. 22 d. In June 1922, he was married to Nannie Myers, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Beulah - Mrs. James Baer, Thelma - Mrs. Harry Vandevander, and Shirley - Mrs. Elmer Whetzel) and 10 grandchildren. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Church, Ft. Seybert, W. Va., where funeral services were held Dec. 11, with Jacob Martin and Earl Delp officiating; interment in the Nesselrodt family cemetery at Ft. Seybert.

Reed, Daniel B., son of Wilson and Susanna (Brubaker) Reed, was born in Emmet Co., Mich., Nov. 27, 1920; died suddenly of a heart attack while on a delivery with his truck in New York City, Nov. 26, 1968; aged 47 y. 11 m. 29 d. On Oct. 23, 1943, he was married to Phebe Yoder, who survives. They were living at Fredericksburg, Pa. Also surviving are 4 sons (Kenneth, Joseph, Clayton, and Herbert), one daughter (Sally), his parents, 4 brothers (George, Martin, Aaron, and Irvin), and 3 sisters (Emma - Mrs. William Eby, Magdalena - Mrs. Pierce Jefferis, and Esther - Mrs. Heister Kruppenbach). He was a member of the Meckville Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 29, with Steve Olesh and Cletus Doutrich officiating.

Rittenhouse, Edward E., son of George and Anna (Booth) Rittenhouse, was born at Lancaster, Pa., June 10, 1889; died at the Lancaster Osteopathic Hospital, Nov. 19, 1968; aged 79 y. 5 m. 9 d. On Apr. 12, 1910, he was married to Susan Maize, who died July 2, 1957. Surviving are 2 daughters (Sarah - Mrs. John Yohn and June - Mrs. Donald Bridgeman), one brother (George), and one sister (Mary - Mrs. Fred Oster). He was precded in death by 6 children. He was a member of the Evangelical Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, Nov. 23, with Maurice W. Landis officiating; interment in Landis Valley Mennonite Cemetery.

Snider, Angus, was born Nov. 12, 1906; died at his home in Waterloo, Ont., of a heart attack, Nov. 27, 1968; aged 62 y. 15 d. Surviving are one son (David), 2 daughters (Madeline - Mrs. Richard Kufske and Elenor - Mrs. Wayne Holst), 2 grandchildren, one brother (Leonard), and one sister (Erma - Mrs. Oscar Snyder). He was preceded in death by one son (Elgin). He was a member of the Erb Street Church, where funeral services were held, with J. B. Martin and Milton Schwartzentruber officiating.

Stutzman, Gary Allen, son of Henry D. and Mabel (Troyer) Stutzman, was born at Millersburg, Ohio, July 1, 1953; died at Wooster (Ohio) Community Hospital, Oct. 15, 1968; aged 15 y. 3 m. 14 d. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Mary Kathryn - Mrs. Clyde Sundheimer), and 3 brothers (Marion, Marvin, and Warren). He was preceded in death by one brother. He was a member of the Martin's Creek Church, where funeral services wwere held, with Warren Miller, Paul R. Miller, and Roman Stutzman officiating.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 2 - January 14, 1969 - pages 47, 48

Beckler, Minerva, daughter of Joel and Laura Jane Erb, was born at Shickley, Neb., Apr. 3, 1893; died at the Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, of cancer, Dec. 21, 1968; aged 75 y. 8 m. 18 d. On Aug. 27, 1911, she was married to Aaron Beckler who survives. Also surviving are one son (Merlyn), 6 daughters (Ella - Mrs. Merton Schweitzer, Edna - Mrs. Alarian Schweitzer, Erma - Mrs. Ellis Hartzler, Margaret - Mrs. Wayne Hazelton, Verna - Mrs. Lawrence Kuhns, and Laurene), 32 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and one foster brother (Forrest Erb). She was preceded in death by one son (Cleo). She was a member of the Wellman Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 24, with Ron Kennel officiating.

Blough, Minnie, daughter of the late Levi M. and Katie (Gindlesperger) Thomas, was born Feb. 17, 1888; died at her home near Hollsopple, Pa., Dec. 6, 1968; aged 80 y. 9 m. 19 d. Surviving are her husband (John E. Blough), 2 daughters (Mrs. Kathryn Davidhizar and Rena - Mrs. Elvin Holsopple), 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Pearl Alwine), and 4 brothers (Edward, J. Wesley, Webster, and Menno). She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church for many years. Funeral services were held at the Blough Church, Dec. 9, with Marvin Apple and Harry C. Blough officiating.

Good, Jacob, son of Samuel and Mary (Smith) Good, was born near St. Jacobs, Ont., Nov. 6, 1894; died at the K-W Hospital, of a heart attack, Nov. 22, 1968; aged 74 y. 16 d. On Sept. 17, 1918, he was married to Irene Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Raymond, Harold, Carmen, Murray, and Carol - Mrs. Murray Shantz) and 10 grandchildren. He was a member of the St. Jacobs Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 25, with Glenn Brubacher and Simon Martin officiating.

Hofstetter, John C., son of Christian and Anna (Zuercher) Hofstetter, was born in East Union Twp., south of Orrville, Ohio, Sept. 1, 1881; died at his home near Dalton, Ohio, Dec. 21, 1968; aged 87 y. 3 m. 20 d. On Dec. 13, 1906, he was married to Rhoda Amstutz, who died June 18, 1918. On June 29, 1919, he was married to Hulda Gerber, who died May 4, 1958. Surviving are 2 sons (LaVerne and Wilford), 2 grandchildren, and one brother (Simon C.). He was preceded in death by 6 brothers and 2 sisters. He was a charter member of the Kidron Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 24, with Isaac Zuercher, Bill Detweiler, and Wilford Neuenschwander officiating.

Morgan, Allen R., son of Russell A. and Ida (Rutt) Morgan, was born in Earl Twp., Pa., July 28, 1921; died Dec. 16, 1968; aged 47 y. 4 m. 18 d. Surviving are his wife (Marion Horning Morgan), his father, 6 sons (Ivan, Allen, Glen, Ronald, Russel and Stephen), 9 daughters (Arlene - Mrs. Stanley Boyer, Joann, Maxine, Erma, Dorothy, Judy, Karen, Cynthia, and Thelma), 4 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Edmond R., David R. and Russel R.), and one sister (Marian - Mrs. Robert Bladeledge). Funeral services were held at the Bowmansville Church, Dec. 19, with Wilmer Leaman, Ben Weaver, and H. Z. Good officiating.

Mullet, Alzona, was born near Middlebury, Ind., June 13, 1886; died suddenly at her home, Dec. 21, 1968; aged 82 y. 6 m. 8 d. On Dec. 13, 1907, she was married to Albert Mullet, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Kenneth), 3 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one sister (Mrs. Nellie Healey). She was preceded in death by one foster son (Paul) in 1959. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church of Middlebury. Funeral services were held at the Miller Funeral Home, Dec. 24, with Samuel Troyer and Wilbur Yoder officiating.

Nussbaum, Amos J., son of Jacob and Anna (Neuenschwander) Nussbaum, was born in Sugar Creek Twp., north of Kidron, Ohio, Nov. 26, 1902; died at the Orrville (Ohio) Dunlap Hospital, of a coronary attack, Dec. 23, 1968; aged 66 y. 27 d. On Aug. 31, 1924, he was married to Persis Amstutz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Roy and Ruth - Mrs. Delvin Nussbaum), 11 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Levi and Noah), and 4 sisters (Mary - Mrs. Theodore Fleuckiger, Aldine - Mrs. Mose Amstutz, Sara - Mrs. Leonard Amstutz, and Martha - Mrs. Sylvan Hofstetter). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Betty - Mrs. Dana Cash), who died June 6, 1961, 4 sisters, and 4 brothers. He was a charter member of the Kidron Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 26, with Bill Detweiler and Isaac Zuercher officiating.

Roth, Earl Dale, son of Fred P. and Emma (Schmucker) Roth, was born at Archbold, Ohio, June 16, 1911; died at Archbold, of a heart attack, Nov. 26, 1968; aged 57 y. 5 m. 10 d. On June 7, 1934, he was married to Nola M. Short, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Avon - Mrs. Donald Seiler, Mona - Mrs. Donald Riegsecker, Karen - Mrs. Roger Roth, and Sue Ann), 11 grandchildren, his mother, 2 brothers (Harvey and Glen), and 4 sisters (Ilva - Mrs. Chester Stuckey, Sarah - Mrs. Olen Nofziger, Irene - Mrs. Freeman King, and Alice - Mrs. Maurice Beck). He was a member of the Lockport Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 29, with Walter Stuckey officiating.

Rush, Alvin L., son of Allen and Elizabeth (Leatherman) Rush, was born in Bedminster Twp., Bucks Co., Pa., Mar. 19, 1909; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., of cancer, Dec. 20, 1968; aged 59 y. 9 m. 1 d. On Dec. 22, 1928, he was married to Mary Hockman, who survives. Also surviving are 7 sons (A. Loyd, William H., Kenneth H., Robert A., James H., C. Lawrence, and David), 2 daughters (Mary Ellen - Mrs. Walter Moyer and Susan D.), 6 grandchildren, one sister (Sara), and one brother (Paul L.). He was a member of the Blooming Glen Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 24, with David F. Derstine, Jr., officiating, assisted by James Lapp.

Swartzendruber, Emma Esther, daughter of Stephen and Barbara (Schantz) Wyse, was born near Wayland, Iowa, Dec. 9, 1897; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Paul Troyer, near Kalona, Iowa, Dec. 16, 1968; aged 71 y. 7 d. On Jan. 23, 1923, she was married to Lee Swartzendruber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Arlene - Mrs. Paul Troyer, Dorothy - Mrs. Cleo V. Gingerich, and Wilma - Mrs. Wallace Knepp), 10 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Elmer and Noah), and one sister (Amanda). She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. She was a charter member of the Bethel Church, where funeral services were held, with Willard Leichty and Ira Wenger officiating; interment in Sugar Creek Cemetery.

Troyer, Lloyd, Sr., son of John and Lucinda (Stutzman) Troyer, was born at Milford, Neb., June 2, 1891; died at Wellman, Iowa, of cancer, Dec. 15, 1968; aged 77 y. 6 m. 13 d. On Jan. 21, 1915, he was married to Emma Kennel, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Lloyd, Jr., and Wilbur), 6 daughters (Nettie - Mrs. William Fehlberg, Ida Mae - Mrs. Elmer Kliewer, Wilma - Mrs. Paul Becker, Alta, Verda, and Della - Mrs. Keith Yoder), 24 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Dan, Clayton, Vernon, and Abner), and 3 sisters (Mary - Mrs. Aden Klopfenstein, Lucinda - Mrs. Alton Miller, and Velma - Mrs. George Hostetler). He was preceded in death by 2 sons (Ivan and Warren) in 1918. He was a member of the Wellman Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 18, with Ron Kennel officiating.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 3 - January 21, 1969 pages 71, 72

Birky, Walter, son of Valentine and Anna (Naffziger) Birky, was born Feb. 20, 1900; died at St. Francis Hospital, Peoria, Ill., Dec. 20, 1968; aged 68 y. 10 m. On Aug. 10, 1946, he was married to Myrtle Dully, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Mary Ann and Helen), one foster son (Charles Powell), and one brother (Chris). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and one sister. He was a member of the Hopedale Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 23, with Ivan Kauffmann officiating.

Brenneman, Moses, son of Nickolos and Catherine (Erb) Brenneman, was born near Tavistock, Ont., Sept. 4, 1906; died at Hickson, Dec. 21, 1968; aged 62 y. 3 m. 17 d. On Dec. 9, 1926, he was married to Katie Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Ernie and Gerald), 4 daughters (Ruby - Mrs. John Gascho, Hilda - Mrs. Willis Swartzentruber, Verna - Mrs. Gerald Bender, and Elva - Mrs. Kenneth Erb), 20 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Katie Roi). He was a member of the Cassel Church. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Church, Dec. 24, with Vernon Zehr and Newton Gingrich officitating.

Christophel, Wesley W., son of Daniel and Anna (Wenger) Christophel, was born in Jackson Twp., Elkhart Co., Ind., May 5, 1878; died at the Virginia (Minn.) Municipal Hospital, while visiting his daughter, Dec. 22, 1968; aged 90 y. 7 m. 17 d. On Dec. 31, 1903, he was married to Amanda Miller, who died Sept. 28, 1950. Surviving are 2 daughters (Ellen - Mrs. Russell Eby and Mary Olive - Mrs. Owen Martin), 5 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. One son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Prairie Street Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 27, with Ray Bair and Russell Krabill officiating.

Garber, Henry F., son of the late Simon E. and Fannie (Eby) Garber, was born in West Donegal Twp., Pa., Sept. 15, 1888; died at the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, Dec. 23, 1968; aged 80 y. 3 m. 7 d. On Feb. 12, 1913, he was married to Ada B. Nissley, who died Mar. 23, 1966. Surviving are 3 children (Catherine - Mrs. John Leatherman, Lois - wife of the late Clarence K. Keener, and Robert), 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Norman, Clarence, and Monroe), and 2 sisters (Suie - Mrs. Martin R. Kraybill and Helen - Mrs. Earl L. Groff). He was ordained to the ministry for the Mt. Joy congregation in 1931. He served as chairman of the Eastern Mennonite Board of Missions and Charities from 1934 to 1956, and as honorary member of the Board's executive committee until his death. He was a member of the Mt. Joy Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 27, with H. Raymond Charles, Henry Frank, Ira Buckwalter, and Amos Hess officiating; interment in Kraybill Cemetery.

Graber, Menno P., son of Peter and Elizabeth (Swartzentruber) Graber, was born at Loogootee, Ind., Feb. 6, 1883; died at the Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Ind., of a blood clot on the lung, Dec. 25, 1968; aged 85 y. 10 m. 19 d. On Feb. 19, 1912, he was married to Leah Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Roy and Milo), 2 daughters (Ruth - Mrs. James Evans and Dorcas - Mrs. Paul Schrock), 2 brothers (Jonas and Levi), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Lavina Wagler and Mrs. Mary Ann Wagler). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Esther). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 29, with John C. King officiating; interment in Leo Cemetery.

Haddaway, Henry Columbus, was born Nov. 26, 1872; died Dec. 12, 1968; aged 96 y. 15 d. Surviving are one daughter (Alice - Mrs. Everett Dingman), one stepson (Curtis Woodsome), and 3 grandchildren. At the age of 87, Mr. Haddaway accepted Christ and became a member of the Cottage City Church. Funeral services were held at the Chambers Funeral Home, Washington, D.C., Dec. 16, with Lewis Good and Lloy Kniss officiating; interment in Rock Creek Park Cemetery.

Haws, Marie, daughter of Lewis N. and Vinnie Feather, was born at Pottstown, Pa., Mar. 29, 1919; died at Germantown Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., of sepsis peritonitis, Nov. 22, 1968; aged 49 y. 7 m. 24 d. On Apr. 15, 1945, she was married to Ernest D. Haws, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Patricia Lou, Pamela Sue, and Robin Carol), her mother, and 3 sisters (Grace Asel, Louise Swartz, and Justine - Mrs. Harry Bowman). She was preceded in death by her father and one son. She was a member of Hersteins Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 26, with Stanley R. Freed officiating; interment in Limerick Garden of Memories.

Hess, John S., son of Peter B. and Mary (Stoner) Hess, was born at Lititz, Pa., Sept. 19, 1884; died at Lititz, of leukemia, Oct. 3, 1968; aged 84 y. 14 d. In 1908, he was married to Florence Brubaker, who died in 1957. In 1963, he was married to Ruth Clugston, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Mabel - Mrs. Marlin Lauver, Anna Mae - Mrs. Abram Brubaker, Mary - Mrs. Harold LeFever, and Arlene - Mrs. Rupert Turman), 3 sons (Richard B., James B., and John E.), 31 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 3 stepdaughters (Miriam - Mrs. Jacob Ober, Joyce - Mrs. Donald Hershey, and Ruth - Mrs. Galen Miller), 2 stepsons (J. Paul Clugston and Merle E. Clugston), and 15 stepgrandchildren. In 1919, he was ordained a minister in the Hammer Creek District. He officiated in the Eastern Mennonite BOard of Missions for many years and held over 200 evangelistic meetings. He was a member of the Hess Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 6, with Isaac K. Sensenig, Raymond N. Bucher, Raymond H. Charles, Frank Sturpe, and Clyde Mellinger officiating.

Hunsberger, Susanna G., daughter of John and Susanna (Gehman) Ehst, was born in Washington Twp., Berks Co., Pa., Sept. 8, 1872; died at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Dec. 24, 1968; aged 96 y. 3 m. 16 d. She was married to Jacob H. Landes, who died in 1941, and to Frederick Hunsberger, who died in 1956. Surviving are one stepdaughter (Mrs. Kathryn Algard) and 3 stepgrandchildren. She was the oldest member of the Franconia Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Dec. 28, with Marvin Anders and Curtis Bergey officiating; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.

Lauver, John H., son of the late William M. and Ellen (Hart) Lauver, was born in Fayette Twp., Pa., Dec. 24, 1879; died at the Lewistown (Pa.) Hospital, Dec. 9, 1968; aged 88 y. 11 m. 15 d. Surviving are 4 brothers (Clayton H., Ira H., William H., and Charles H.) and 2 sisters (Ida and Mrs. Mary Rishe). He was a member of the Lost Creek Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 12, with Allen Kauffman and David Weaver officiating.

Maute, Elizabeth Irene, daughter of Harvey F. and Viola (Trump) Maute, was born at Norristown, Pa., Nov. 14, 1955; died at Pottstown, Pa., of post-anesthetic reaction, Nov. 26, 1968; aged 13 y. 12 d. Surviving besides her parents are 2 brothers (William F. and Harvey F., Jr.), 2 sisters (Mary A. and Debra A.), maternal grandparents (Daniel F. and Edith Trump), and paternal grandparents (Samuel F. and Elizabeth Maute). Funeral services were held at the Norman D. Holcombe Funeral Home, Nov. 30, with Stanley R. Freed officiating; interment in Limerick Garden of Memories.

Miller, Ezra, son of Moses and Fanny Miller, wsa born at Needy, Ore., Jan. 25, 1883; died at the Osteopathic Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, Dec. 3, 1968; aged 85 y. 10 m. 28 d. On Oct. 30, 1910, he was married to Esther Mishler Young, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 daughters (Leona - Mrs. Andrew Slabach and Anna - Mrs. Norman Swartzentruber), 2 stepchildren, 11 grandchildren, and 2 sisters. He was preceded in death by 2 sons (Lewis and Freeman). He was a member of the Martin's Creek Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 7, with Roman Stutzman and Warren Miller officiating.

Schmidt, Samuel G., son of Amos and Lydia (Brenneman) Schmidt, was born in Putnam Co., Ohio, Dec. 22, 1876; died at Harper, Kan., of pneumonia, Dec. 27, 1968; aged 92 y. 5 d. On Jan. 28, 1904, he was married to Alice Shupe, who died Jan. 14, 1968. Surviving are 3 daughters (Mary, Ruth - Mrs. Andrew Hershberger, and Edna - Mrs. John Curtiss), 2 sons (Vernon and Earl), and 10 grandchildren. He was a member of the Pleasant Valley Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 31, with Eugene Herr and Earl Buckwalter officiating.

Shenk, Mary B., daughter of Christian and Elizabeth Bomberger, ws born in Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., in 1874; died at the home of her son in Kittanning, Pa., Dec. 26, 1968, in her 95th year. She was married to Martin Shenk, who died in 1932. Surviving are one son (Samuel B.) and one grandson. She was a member of the Lititz Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 28, with Lester Wenger and Melvin Lauver officiating; interment in Erb's Cemetery, near Lititz, Pa.,

Schweitzer, Matilda, daughter of Aaron and Barbara (Beckler) Stutzman, was born near Milford, Neb., Nov. 22, 1890; died at the Lutheran Hospital, Grand Island, Neb., Dec. 12, 1968; aged 78 y. 20 d. On May 28, 1912, she was married to John H. Schweitzer, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Mertyon, Alarian, Royden, Lester, and Wilbur), 2 daughters (Esther - Mrs. Robert Miller and Neomi - Mrs. Raymond Beckler), 37 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, one brother (Pete), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Cora Boshart and Mrs. Barbara Stutzman). Funeral services were held at the Wood River Church, Dec. 15, with Stanley Troyer, Sterling Stauffer, and Cloy Roth officiating.

Wenger, Sarah Ann, daughter of Daniel and Magdelina (Wittmer) Conrad, was born near Noble, Iowa, Oct. 15, 1873; died at the Parkview Home, Wayland, Iowa, Dec. 27, 1968; aged 95 y. 2 m. 12 d. On Mar. 9, 1898, she was married to Jacob Wenger, who died Sept. 17, 1945. Surviving are 2 children (Edna - Mrs. Emery Eigsti and Ralph), 7 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter (Myrtle), 2 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was a member of the Sugar Creek Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 29, with Vernon S. Gerig and Willard R. Leichty officiating.

Zehr, Lawrence, son of Michael and Christiana (Gerber) Zehr, was born at Indian River, N.Y., Nov. 6, 1899; died at Sarasota, Fla., Dec. 17, 1968, from a gun shot wound in a service station holdup where he worked as a part-time attendant; aged 69 y. 1 m. 11 d. On Sept. 25, 1924, he was married to Freida Kipfer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Clayton and Lester), 2 daughters (Mrs. Violet Cote and Mrs. Charlotte Klingelsmith), 17 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Alma Steckley and Mrs. Lola Roggie), and 6 brothers (Abner, Benjamin, Harold, Olen, Vernon, and Roy). He was preceded in death by one dughter (Mrs. Donna Boshart), Aug. 15, 1968, as the result of a traffic accident. He was a member of the Clarence Center Church, Akron, N.Y. Funeral services were held at Sarasota, Fla., Dec. 18, with Nelson Kanagy officiating, and at Alden Church, Dec. 22, with Howard S. Bauman officiating, assisted by David Beachy; interment in Good Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 4 - January 28, 1969 pages 87, 88

Albrecht, Douglas Paul, son of Erlis and Susanna Albrecht, Mio, Mich., was born July 23, 1955; died at the Tolfree Memorial Hospital, West Branch, Mich., after a prolonged illness, Dec. 17, 1968; aged 13 y. 4 m. 23 d. Surviving are his parents, 3 sisters (Diane, Kathy, and Dawn), one brother (Steve), and his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Seth Troyer, and Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Albrecht). He attended Michigan School for the Blind. Funeral services were held at the Fairview Church, Dec. 20, with Virgil Hershberger and Loren Dietzel officiating.

Bender, Polly, daughter of Nathan and Amelia (Kauffman) Jones, was born at Shipshewana, Ind., Mar. 29, 1888; died at the Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, Dec. 24, 1968; aged 80 y. 8 m. 25 d. On Mar. 4, 1913, she was married to Henry Bender, who died Nov.--, 1960. Surviving are 5 sons (Neil, Joseph, Alva, Orva, and Gideon), 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (Jake), and 2 sisters (Millie - Mrs. Will Overholt and Anna - Mrs. John B. Yoder). She was a member of the Sunnyside Conservative Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 26, with David L. Yoder and Morris Swartzendruber officiating; interment in East Union Cemetery.

Bender, Veronica, daughter of Christian and Magdalene (Schrag) Baechler, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Apr. 30, 1889; died after a lengthy illness at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Dec. 22, 1968; aged 79 y. 7 m. 22 d. On Jan. 3, 1907, she was married to Samuel J. Bender, who preceded her in death by 19 years. Surviving are 2 daughters (Alma - Mrs. Solomon Roth and Matilda), 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (Christ), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Peter Schultz, Mrs. Peter Roth, and Mrs. William Bender). Three sisters and 4 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of Steinman's Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 26, with Emanuel Steinman and Elmer Schwartzentruber officiating.

Brenneman, Ephraim, son of Benjamin and Barbara (Kauffman) Brenneman, was born at Kalona, Iowa, May 25, 1896; died at his home, of a heart attack, Dec. 29, 1968; aged 72 y. 7 m. 4 d. On June 14, 1921, he was married to Anna Christner, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Virgil, Gaylord, Evan, Ivan, and Milford), 3 daughters (Mary - Mrs. Leslie Gingerich, Mildred - Mrs. J. Edward Yoder, and Lula - Mrs. Virgil Miller), one brother (Simon), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Sarah Swartzendruber, Barbara - Mrs. Waldo Swartzendruber, Mary, and Mrs. Katie Hostetler). He was preceded in death by one son (David). He was a member of the Fairview Conservative Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 1, with Morris Swartzendruber and John Ropp officiating.

Byler, A. Milford, son of Chris and Sadie (Zook) Byler, was born at West Liberty, Ohio, Mar. 13, 1910; died at the Union City (Pa.) Hospital, as the result of a tractor accident, Jan. 2, 1969; aged 58 y. 9 m. 19 d. Surviving are his wife (Lorene Yoder Byler), 4 sons (James, David, Ronald, and Thomas), 3 brothers (Mark, Paul, and Earl), and 3 sisters (Mamie - Mrs. Steve Hostetler, Nellie - Mrs. Chauncey Kauffman, and Mildred - Mrs. John Allgyer). He was preceded in death by one sister and 2 brothers. He was a member of the Beaverdam Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 5, with Donald D. Nofziger officiating.

Cockrum, June Eleanor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lem Heath, was born at Lilbourn, Mo., June 3, 1936; died at the University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, of brain hemorrhage, Dec. 27, 1968; aged 32 y. 6 m. 24 d. On June 24, 1956, she was married to Donald Lynn Cockrum, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Reo), one daughter (Connie), 3 brothers (Richard, Robert, and Ray), and 2 sisters (Mrs. William Packett and Mrs. J. M. Wilkerson). She was a member of the Evangelical Mennonite Church, Fort Dodge, Iowa. Funeral services were held at the Colonial Chapel, Laufersweiler Funeral Home, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Dec. 31, with D. Richard Miller officiating; interment in Fort Dodge Memorial Park Cemetery.

Habecker, Charles C., son of Joseph K. and Esther (Charles) Habecker, was born Aug. 30, 1876; died at Whitehall Nursing Home, Oct. 4, 1968; aged 92 y. 1 m. 4 d. Surviving are his wife (May Sheirich Habecker), 5 children (Elam, Charles S., Elizabeth S. - Mrs. Chester Steffy, Ruth S. - Mrs. John Miller, and Anna May - Mrs. Clyde Witmer), 15 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Habecker's Church, Lancaster, Pa., where funeral services were held Oct. 8, with Christ Charles and Landis Myer officiating.

Hartzler, C. Arthur, son of D. K. and Nancy (Yoder) Hartzler, was born in Champaign Co., Ohio, Dec. 14, 1880; died at the home of his daughter Frieda, West Liberty, Ohio, Jan. 5, 1969; aged 88 y. 22 d. On Dec. 17, 1907, he was married to Clara Yoder, who died Mar. 18, 1955. Surviving are 4 children (Earl, Francis, Frieda - Mrs. Clifford Yoder, and Phyllis - Mrs. Dwight Stoltzfus), 16 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one brother (B. Frank). He was a member of the Oak Grove Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 8, with Eldon King officiating.

Headings, John Paul, son of Eugene and Martha Sue (Steiner) Headings, was born at North Lima, Ohio, Jan. 11, 1950; died at his home near Chesterville, Ohio, of bone cancer, Dec. 28, 1968; aged 18 y. 11 m. 17 d. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters (Joyce and Esther), his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. David Steiner, and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Headings), and his great-grandmother (Mrs. A. J. Steiner). He was a member of the Gilead Church, where funeral services were held, with Murray Krabill and James Machen officiating; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery, Chesterville, Ohio.

Hilty, Eva Leona, daughter of John K. and Mary (Yoder) Hilty, was born at Bellefontaine, Ohio, Mar. 30, 1900; died at Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 3, 1968; aged 68 y. 8 m. 3 d. Surviving are 3 sisters (Emma - Mrs. D. H. Yoder, Clara - Mrs. Lee H. Yoder, and Lydia - Mrs. Frank Headings), 4 nephews and 5 nieces. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and one sister. She was a member of the South Union Church. Funeral services were held at the Hostetler-Kauffman Memorial Home, Dec. 5, with Ralph Smucker officiating; interment in South Union Cemetery.

Landes, Isaac T., son of Jacob R. and Mary (Tyson) Landes, was born at Collegeville, Pa., Dec. 22, 1882; died at the Rockhill Mennonite Home, Sellersville, Pa., Dec. 27, 1968; aged 86 y. 5 d. On Feb. 19, 1910, he was married to Hannah Kratz, who died Apr. 3, 1968. Surviving are 2 sons (Ralph K. and Paul K.), 6 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Upper Skippack Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 31, with Daniel Reinford officiating, assisted by Eugene Kerr.

Lauber, John, son of Christian and Phoebe (Stauffer) Lauber, was born near Milford, Neb., May 23, 1893; died at the Fillmore County Hospital, Geneva, Neb., Jan. 7, 1969; aged 75 y. 7 m. 15 d. On Nov. 19, 1914, he was married to Lydia Catherine Eichelberger, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Clinton), one daughter (Phillis - Mrs. Lemoine Johnson), 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Saloma - Mrs. Henry Noel, Fannie - Mrs. Louis Kennel, and Lydia - Mrs. Sam Springer), and 3 brothers (Elmer, Henry, and Melvin). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Wilda - Mrs. Raymond Kennel), one grandson, and one son-in-law. He was a member of the Salem Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 10, with Fred Reeb, Peter Kennel, Lee Schlegel, and Jacob Birky officiating.

Lutz, Esther Lois, daughter of Clarence E. and Ruth L. (Herr) Lutz, was born at Elizabethtown, Pa., May 19, 1934; died of massive head injuries received in an airline crash at Bradford, Pa., Dec. 24, 1968; aged 33 y. 7 m. 5 d. She was director of nursing service at City Hospital, Holland, Mich., and was en route home for Christmas at the time of her death. Surviving are her parents, 2 sisters (Mary Elizabeth and Martha Jane), and 2 brothers (James C. and John A.). She was a member of the Elizabethtown Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 29, with Russell J. Baer and Walter L. Keener officiating; interment in Salunga Mennonnite Cemetery.

Miller, Abraham R., son of Amos B. and Esther (Rohrer) Miller, was born at Millersville, Pa., Aug. 8, 1868; died at his home in Elkhart, Ind., Dec. 31, 1968; aged 100 y. 4 m. 23 d. On Mar. 19, 1896, he was married to Selena Wade, who died June 25, 1943. Surviving are 4 daughters (Nellie - Mrs. Cleo Mann, Christmas Carol - Mrs. Nelson Kauffman, Mary Esther - Mrs. Claude Bigler, and Helena Meyer), 7 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Prairie Street Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 3, with Russell Krabill officiating.

Miller, Alva, son of David and Catherine (Yoder) Miller, was born at Kalona, Iowa, Nov. 21, 1887; died at the Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, of a stroke, Jan. 7, 1969; aged 81 y. 1 m. 17 d. On Aug. 17, 1910, he was married to Ida May Boller, who died Nov. 29, 1957. Surviving are 2 sons (Glen and Gordon), one daughter (Freda), 3 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Ida - Mrs. Dan J. Fisher). He was preceded in death by 5 brothers and sisters (Moses D., George, Barbara E., Ida M., and Emma). He was a member of the East Union Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 10, with J. John J. Miller officiating; interment in Sharon Hill Cemetery, Kalona, Iowa.

Miller, Lowell J., son of Gideon and Dora (Birky) Miller, was born at Newport News, Va., Mar. 28, 1940; died in the crash of an airlines plane at Bradford, Pa., Dec. 24, 1968; aged 28 y. 8 m. 27 d. On Apr. 20, 1963, he was married to Elaine Schmidt, who survives. Also surviving are his parents and 7 brothers and sisters (Kathleen - Mrs. Curtis Troyer, Orville, Wendell, Virginia - Mrs. Daniel Von Seggern, Juanita, Michael, and Jolene). He was a member of the Rainbow Church, Kansas City, Kan. Funeral services were held at the Congregational Church, Beemer, Neb., Dec. 29, with John Bellar officiating; interment in Beemer Cemetery.

Myers, Elsie, daughter of Edward and Mary (Shelly) Schmell, was born at Plumsteadville, Pa., June 13, 1894; died at Fountainville, Pa., Dec. 27, 1968; aged 74 y. 6 m. 14 d. On June 15, 1916, she was married to Ezra R. Myers, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Mrs. J. Henry Myers, Herbert, Mrs. Frank Troester, Norman, and George), 19 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother (George), and one sister (Mrs. William Baum). She was a member of the Doylestown Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 30, with Joseph L. Gross and J. Silas Graybill officiating.

Naffziger, Benjamin H., son of Chris and Mary (Rich) Naffziger, was born near Wheatland, Mo., July 11, 1891; died at Crystal Springs, Kan., of a heart attack, Jan. 7, 1969; aged 77 y. 5 m. 27 d. On Oct. 16, 1934, he was married to Lela Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Leonard and Clifford), 2 granddaughters, 2 brothers (Joseph D. and C. Lee), and one sister (Minnie Swartzendruber). He was a member of the Crystal Springs Church, where funeral services were held, with Earl Buckwalter officiating.

Smith, Nettie E., daughter of Abraham and Mary (Renninger) Grassmyer, was born at Belleville, Pa., Nov. 23, 1885; died at Lewistown, Pa., Jan. 1, 1969; aged 83 y. 1 m. 9 d. She was married to Wilbur Smith, who died in 1953. Surviving are 5 children (Harry C., Iva - Mrs. Leslie Leonard, Richard E., Mary - Mrs. Howard Lewis, and Jessie - Mrs. Fern Penepacker) and one sister (Mrs. Ella Heckman). She was a member of the Mattawana Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 4, with Newton J. Yoder, Bruce Grove, and Samuel J. Kauffman officiating.

Stevanus, Howard Webster, son of Jeremiah and Elizabeth (Hershberger) Stevanus, was born at Springs, Pa., Jan. 28, 1888; died at City Hospital, Meadville, Pa., Dec. 18, 1968; aged 80 y. 10 m. 20 d. On Jan. 2, 1921, he was married to Lizzie Ann Cressman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Myron, Paul, and Richard), 3 daughters (Grace - Mrs. Mervin Shantz, Mary - Mrs. George Schiedel, and Ethel - Mrs. Clifford Snider, Jr.), and 22 grandchildren. He was the last surviving member of his family. He was ordained minister in 1917, and served congregations at Sherkston, Ont., Bloomingdale, Ont., and Oak Drive, Freemanville, Ala. He was a member of the Oak Drive Church. Funeral services were held at the Sunnyside Church, Conneaut Lake, Pa., Dec. 20, with Harvey Schrock officiating, and at Bloomingdale Church, Dec. 22, with Raymond Charles, Laurence Martin, John W. Snyder, and J. B. Martin participating; interment in Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery.

Troyer, Lunette, daughter of the late Henry and Myrtle Hershberger, was born at Mio, Mich., May 25, 1904; died at the Tolfree Memorial Hospital, of acute leukemia, Dec. 21, 1968; aged 64 y. 7 m. 6 d. On Jan. 12, 1929, she was married to Roman Troyer, who died Feb. 14, 1965. Surviving are 4 children (Phyllis Arlene, Lloyd, Kenneth, and Melvin), 5 grandchildren, her mother, and 2 brothers (Edmond and Clifford). She was a member of the Fairview Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 3, with Virgil Hershberger officiating, assisted by Ellsworth Handrich.

Weaver, Raymond, son of Abner F. and Frances Shank, was born in Augusta Co., Va., Nov. 23, 1928; died of injuries received when he became entangled in the drive-shaft of a tractor-driven post hole digger, Dec. 14, 1968; aged 40 y. 21 d. On Mar. 21, 1951, he was married to Mary Belle Balser, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Jane, Brenda, Debra, and Michael), one sister (Mary McNeil - Mrs. J. Ward Trissel), and one brother (Paul Abner). He was a member of the Springdale Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 17, with Harold G. Stoltzfus, Paul L. Wenger, and Evan E. Brenneman officiating.

Transcribed by Cynthia Kauffman, Pennsylvania


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