Bowman.- Martin B., son of the late Israel and Anna (Burkhard) Bowman, was born May 23, 1892; died June 4, 1969; aged 77 y. 11 d. Surviving are his wife, Maggie (Hurst), 9 sons and daughters (Eugene, Paul, Melvin, Martin, Leroy, Dallas, Mabel-Mrs. Elam Burkholder, Blanche-Mrs. Paul Polychronis, and Anna Mae-Mrs. Thomas McCoy), 38 grandchildren, and 5 greatgrandchildren. He was a member of the Bowmansville Church, where funeral services were held June 7, with H. Z. Good, Wilmer Leaman, and Ben Weaver officiating.
Graber.- Ira Benedict, son of Peter and Barbara (Wyse) Graber, was born at Stryker, Ohio, March 25, 1890; died at the Williams County General Hospital, after several months of illness, Apr. 21, 1969; aged 79 y. 26 d. On Dec. 25, 1919, he was married to Florence Stutzman. Surviving are 3 children (Milo, Joan-Mrs. Melvin Stuckey, and Shirley-Mrs. Ivan King), 17 grandchildren, and 2 brothers and 3 sisters (Archie D., D. Wyse, Verna-Mrs. John Fielitz, Mrs. Mina D. Wyse, and Zela-Mrs. J. E. Nofziger). He was preceded in death by 2 children (Wanda Darlene and Ellis). He was a member of the Lockport Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 24, with Walter Stuckey officiating.
Kauffman.- Anna K., daughter of Jonathan and Anna (King) Kauffman, was born near Paradise, Pa.. Sept. 2, 1875; died Dec. 4, 1968; aged 93 y. 3 m. 2 d. She was the youngest and last of the family of 8 children. She was a member of the Welsh Mountain Mission, having served about 50 years in mission work under the Eastern Mennonite Board. Funeral services were held at Weavertown Church, with Clayton Leaman and Ira J. Buckwalter in charge; interment in Amish cemetery near Gordonville.
Landis.- Robert E., son of Clayton H. and Bemice (Bergey) Landis, was born Feb. 27, 1950; died by drowning near University of Ithaca, N.Y., which he attended, May 30, 1969; aged 19 y. 3 m. 3 d. Surviving in addition to his parents are 3 brothers (Daniel, Kevin Clay, and Andrew Alan) and paternal grandmother. Mrs. Alverda Landis. He attended Trinity United Church of Christ, Telford, Pa. Funeral services were held at the Franconia Mennonite Church, June 3, with Carl Osenbach, Curtis Bergey, and Floyd Hackman officiating.
Leatherman.- John E., son of Asher H. and Alice (Wismer) Leatherman, was born in Washington, D.C, Aug. 19, 1909; died at the Landis Homes, Lititz, Pa., May 26, 1969; aged 59 y. 9 m. 7 d. He had been ill 4 months. He was ordained to the ministry at the Doylestown Church, Franconia Conference, Dec.-, 1933. In 1935 he was married to Catharine Garber and together they served in East Africa as missionaries under the Eastern Mennonite Board for 29 years. In 1965 they retired from the mission field and he ministered in Franconia and Lancaster conferences. He was a member of the Mt. Joy congregation at the time of his death. Surviving, besides his wife, are one daughter (Lois-Mrs. David Bomberger), 3 sons (William C., Andrew H., and Stephen E.), 2 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Harry and Richard), and one sister (Alice-Mrs. James Fulmer). Funeral services were held at the Mt. Joy Church; interment in Doylestown Cemetery.
Martin.- Emma B., daughter of the late Jacob W. and Maria (Baer) Eshleman, was born in Washington County, Md., Nov. 30, 1879; died at Hagerstown, Md., after a two-week illness, May 4, 1969; aged 89 y. 5 m. 4 d. She was married to Levi H. Martin, who died Jan. 18, 1935. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Edgar Burkholder), 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Noah Martin). She was preceded in death by an infant daughter and one grandson. She was a member of the Miller Church. Funeral services were held at the Paradise Church, in charge of Reuben Martin, Samuel Martin, and Irvin Shank.
Stutzman.- Peter B., son of Aaron and Barbara (Beckler) Stutzman, was born at Milford, Neb., Mar. 30, 1888; died at his home near Corry, Pa., June 9, 1969; aged 81 y. 2 m. 9 d. On Oct. 18, 1911, he was married to Mary Gascho. who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Gladys-Mrs. Lester Heliker, Frieda-Mrs. Frank Ehrhart, Dorthy-Mrs. Maynard Troyer, Frank B., Clifford L., Leonard J., and Walter C.), 20 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Cora Boshart and Mrs. Barbara Stutzman). He was preceded in death by 2 children and 3 grandchildren. He was a member of the Beaverdam Church, Corry. Pa., where funeral services were held June 11, with Donald D. Nofziger officiating.
Swartzendruber.- Herman Guy, son of Peter P. and Emma (Yordy) Swartzendruber, was born at Thurman, Colo., June 14, 1895; died at Wellman, Iowa, as a result of kidney failure and complications, June 10, 1969; aged 73 y. 11 m. 27 d. On Nov. 30, 1919, he was married to Esther May Rodgers. Surviving are his wife, 6 children (Rachel-Mrs. Robert Fisher, Wallace, Willard, Leo, Don, and Geneva-Mrs. Glenn Stoltzfus), 20 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (John Y.), and one sister (Magdalene). He was a member of the Wellman Church, where funeral services were held June 13, with Ron Kennel officiating, assisted by Noah Landis.
Yoder.- Vertie Viola, daughter of Aaron B. and Susie (Brenneman) Gingerich, was born near Kalona, Iowa, Jan. 31, 1895; died June 1, 1969; aged 74 y. 4 m. 1 d. On Nov. 26, 1913, she was married to Emery M. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Glen R., Wayne M., Orval J., Ferne-Mrs. Lloyd Zehr, Marjorie-Mrs. Evan Whitesell, and Marlene-Mrs. Marion Liechty), 15 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Katie Kinsinger, Irma Gingerich, and Mrs. Velma Spicher), and one brother (Willard). She was a member of the Lower Deer Creek Church, where funeral services were held June 4, with Dean Swartzendruber and Robert K. Yoder in charge.
Yutzy.- Orris J., son ot John and Lovina (Miller) Yutzy, was born at Plain City. Ohio, Feb. 7, 1929; died at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., of double pneumonia resulting from an accident, June 7, 1969; aged 40 y. 4 m. On Apr. 26, 1951, he was married to Orpha Hershberger, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Duane, Gary, Randy, and LaVonne), 3 brothers (Wayne, Irvin, and Freeman), and 4 sisters (Tena Barkman, Mary Mullet, Verna Yoder, and Wilma Yutzy). One sister died previously. He was a member of the Wooster Church, where funeral services were held June 9, with Sanford Oyer and David Ray Mullet officiating.
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Albrecht.- Alvin R., son of Christian and Fannie (Stecker) Albrecht, was born near Tiskilwa, Ill., Oct. 6, 1880; died at his home, after a lengthy illness, May 28, 1969; aged 88 y. 7 m. 22 d. On Jan. 15, 1907, he was married to Emma Kruse, who preceded him in death June 19, 1948. Surviving are one son (Robert R.) and 2 sisters (Lena and Mildred-Mrs. Elmer Hartzler). He was preceded in death by one infant son, one daughter (Ethel), and one brother (Levi). He was a member of the Willow Springs Church, where funeral services were conducted by J. Alton Horst and Harold Burkey.
Baer.- Simon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baer, was born near Zurich, Ont., Dec. 22, 1878; died at the South Waterloo Hospital, Gait, Ont., after a brief illness, June 15, 1969; aged 90 y. 5 m. 23 d. He was married to Luanna Shantz, who died in 1953. His second wife, Lydia Shantz, survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Arthur, Raymond, and Manasseh), 4 daughters (Verna-Mrs. Omar Rudy, Grace-Mrs. Mervin Weber, Lillian-Mrs. Ronald Snider, and Florence-Mrs. Vernice Smith), 18 grandchildren, 35 greatgrandchildren, one brother (Norman), and one sister (Eva-Mrs. John Francis). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Edith, in 1943) and 2 infant sons. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 18, with Robert Johnson and Rufus Jutzi officiating.
Beiler.- Fannie B., daughter of the late Jacob and Elizabeth (Buckwalter) Weaver, was born near Lansing, Mich., Dec. 28, 1905; died of heart failure at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pa., June 12, 1969; aged 63 y. 5 m. 14 d. On Jan. 13, 1927, she was married to Isaac K. Beiler, who survives. Also surviving are 6 daughters and 2 sons (Ada-Mrs. Benjamin Ginder, Anna Mary-Mrs. Herbert Hoover, Martha-Mrs. Carl Deitrich, Clarence W., Elam W., Naomi W., Verna Mae-Mrs. Thomas Miller, and Arlene M.-Mrs. Ronald Gipe), 32 grandchildren, 2 sisters, and 9 brothers. One daughter (Irene M.) preceded her in death Jan. 4, 1969. She was a member of the Boyer Church, where funeral services were held June 15, with Norman A. Moyer, Louis S. Peachey, and Ira A. Kurtz officiating.
Hochstetler.- Lizzie R., daughter of Samuel and Roza (Schrock) Hochstetler, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Mar. 29, 1878; died at the Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, June 3, 1969; aged 91 y. 2 m. 5 d. She was the last of a family of six children. She was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister (Noah, Mahlon, Savilla-Mrs. John A. Hochstetler, Aaron, and Lewis). She was a charter member of the Kalona Church, where funeral services were held June 5, with J. John J. Miller and Carl Smeltzer officiating; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.
Hofstetter.- Kathryn, daughter of Jonathan and Anna (Hochstetler) Miller, was born near Millersburg, Ohio, Apr. 16, 1920; died at the Orrville Dunlap Hospital, after a six-month illness, June 16, 1969: aged 49 y. 2 m. On Dec. 14, 1940, she was married to Roy Hofstetter, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Myrna Kay-Mrs. Russell Neiswander), 2 grandchildren, one sister (Ruby-Mrs. Harlan Immel), and 2 brothers (Raymond and Wade). She was a member of the Kidron Church, where funeral services were held June 18, in charge of Reuben Hofstetter, Bill Detweiler, and Isaac Zuercher.
Jantzi.- Ezra Earl, son of John B. and Mary (Conrad) Jantzi, was born at Milford, Neb., Feb. 4, 1900; died from heart failure May 20, 1969; aged 69 y. 3 m. 16 d. On Mar. 3, 1927, he was married to Beulah Mae Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Lyle, Clair, Gerald, and Donna), 13 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Nettie-Mrs. Homer Schweitzer and Ethel-Mrs. Clarence Stutzman), and one brother (Dan). He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 daughters, and one brother. He was a member of the Wood River Church, where funeral services worth held May 23, with Cloy Roth, Sam Oswald, and Stanley Troyer officiating.
Knarr.- Noah, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Philip Knarr, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., Jan. 25, 1881: died at the Fairview Mennonite Home, Preston, Ont., May 30, 1969; aged 88 y. 4 m. 5 d. In 1909 he was married to Magdelena Herr, who preceded him in death June 13, 1962. Surviving are 4 sons (Clayton, Lloyd, Milford, and Herbert), one daughter (Marie-Mrs. William Knarr), 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Marianne Holtzworth). He was a member of the Erb Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were conducted, with J. B. Martin and Milton Schwartzentruber officiating.
Krempein.- Susanne, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Frey, was born Mar. 18, 1884; died at Waterloo, Ont., May 22, 1969; aged 85 y. 2 m. 4 d. She was married to Norman Krempein, who preceded her in death Mar. 31, 1961. Surviving are 2 sons (Howard and Maynard). 2 grandsons, one great-grandchild, 4 brothers (Benjamin, Jake, Amsey, and Clayton), and one sister (Margaret Moyer). She was a member of the Erb Street Church, where funeral services were conducted by J. B. Martin and Milton Schwartzentruber.
Kuhns.- Anna, daughter of Jeremiah and Fanny (Weaver) Raifsnider, was born May 5, 1875; died at Menno Haven Nursing Home, Chambersburg, Pa., June 1, 1969; aged 94 y. 27 d. On Dec. 7, 1905, she was married to Daniel E. Kuhns, who died Mar. 7, 1957. Surviving are 2 sons (Harry R. and John C.), 2 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. Reuben Ness and Esther-Mrs. Amos E. Eby), 19 grandchildren, and 37 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter (Frances-Mrs. Harold Herr) and 2 grandsons. She was a member of the Chambersburg Church, where funeral services were held June 4, with Harold L. Hunsecker, Omar R. Martin, Amos E. Martin, and J. Irvin Lehman officiating.
Mayes.- Edmond H., son of Robert and Sally (Barkley) Mayes, was born at Hightstown, N.J., Oct. 19, 1910; died at St. Joseph's Hospital, Reading, Pa., of an infected liver, May 19, 1969; aged 58 y. 7 m. On Nov. 10, 1958, he was married to Miriam Wise, who died July 8, 1962. On Apr. 4, 1963, he was married to Emma L. Mitchell, who survives. Also surviving are one stepson (Herbert Chess, Jr.) 3 stepdaughters (Alverias-Mrs. Percy Price, Hazel-Mrs. Robert Wansley, and Catherine L.-Mrs. Lewis Athwaters), 13 stepgrandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Dorothy Foucher and Mrs. Mary Workman), and 2 brothers (John and Mac). He was a member of the South Seventh Street Church. Funeral services were held at the Francis F. Seidel Funeral Home, May 23, in charge of William Weaver and Clyde Mellinger; interment in Forest Hills Memorial Park.
Nutter.- Louis C., was born in Darke Co., Ohio, May 16, 1875; died at his home in Dayton, Ohio, June 16, 1969; aged 94 y. 1 m. In 1894 he was married to Grace Bowman, who died in 1922. In Aug. -, 1966, he was married to Thelma Berges, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Malinda Irene Geisel), 4 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 11 greatgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Jack) and 2 daughters (Helen and Eva). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Dayton, Ohio. Funeral services were held at the Tobias Funeral Home, June 19, with Clarence Sutter officiating; interment in Willow View Cemetery.
Ross.- Keith Wayne, son of Richard and Elizabeth (Brenneman) Ross, was born near Elida, Ohio, Oct. 22, 1960; was killed in front of his church near Wooster, Ohio, by a passing automobile, June 8, 1969; aged 8 y. 7 m. 17 d. Surviving are his parents, 5 brothers (Richard, Stanley, Wesley, Gene, and David), and his maternal grandfather (Jacob A. Brenneman). He attended the Salem Church, where funeral services were held June 11, with Elmer E. Yoder, Daniel Hiity, and Wilmer Hartman officiating.
Shantz.- Beulah, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Eby, was born Nov. 19, 1901; died May 21, 1969; aged 68 y. 6 m. 2 d. She was married to Abraham Shantz, who preceded her in death Dec. -, 1954. Surviving are 3 daughters (Audrey-Mrs. Orval Reist, June -Mrs. Mergan Geick, and Eileen-Mrs. William MacDonald), 10 grandchildren, one brother (Alpheus), and one sister (Vera-Mrs. Isaac Hurst). She was preceded in death by 5 sisters and 2 brothers. She was a member of the Erb Street Church where funeral services were held, with J. B. Martin and Milton Schwartzentruber officiating.
Shenk.- Fannie, daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Graber) Schrag, was born near Dallas, Ore., Oct. 12, 1884; died at the Rock of Ages Home, McMinnville, Ore., June 17, 1969; aged 84 y. 8 m. 7 d. On Nov. 24, 1910, she was married to Daniel Shenk, who preceded her in death June -, 1962. Surviving are 3 sons (Lloyd, Kenneth, and Ronald), one daughter (Mildred-Mrs. Enos Schrock), 19 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of the Schrag family. She was a member of the Sheridan Church, where funeral services were held June 20, with Marcus Lind officiating.
Slabaugh.- Sadie J., daughter of Christopher and Sally (Livingston) Hoffman, was born at Clarksville, Mich., Mar. 26, 1885; died at the Eureka (Ill.) Hospital, May 12, 1969; aged 84 y. 1 m. 16 d. On Mar. 29, 1906, she was married to Niles M. Slabaugh, who died May 14, 1961. Surviving are 3 daughters (Beatrice-Mrs. Orrin Nafziger, Vera-Mrs. Oliver Litwiller, and Lola -Mrs. Gerald Mast), one son (Truman), and one brother (Mose). She was a member of the Howard-Miami Church, Kokomo, Ind., where funeral services were held May 15, in charge of Harold Mast, Emanuel Hochstedler, and A. G. Horner; interment in Schrock Cemetery.
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Bleile.- Sadie M., daughter of Samuel and Mary (Culp) Yoder, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Mar. 1, 1885; died at the Americana Nursing Center, Elkhart, Ind., June 28, 1969; aged 84 y. 3 m. 27 d. On Aug. 3, 1905, she was married to Oliver Sherman, who died in 1947. On Feb. 19, 1949, she was married to Ezra Bleile, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Treva-Mrs. Howard Shearear), one son (Romayne), 4 grandsons, 7 greatgrandsons, 7 stepchildren, 29 stepgrandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Oscar Stealy). She was a member of the North Main Street Church, where funeral services were held June 30, with Norman Lyndaker officiating, assisted by Homer North; interment in Olive Cemetery.
Burkholder.- Perry Abraham, son of Abraham B. and Nancy (Weaver) Burkholder, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., Aug. 12, 1886; died at Waynesboro, Va., June 22, 1969; aged 82 y. 10 m. 10 d. On Dec. 22, 1915, he was married to Mattie Showalter, who survives. On Feb. 17, 1933, he was ordained to the ministry and served all seven congregations in the Southern District of the Virginia Conference. Surviving in addition to his wife are 3 children (Merlin A., Lyle S., and Sylvia-Mrs. Paul E. Coffman), one brother (Amos H.), and one sister (Mrs. Ella Davis). He was a member of the Springdale Church, where funeral services were held June 25, with Franklin E. Weaver, Paul Wenger, Charles M. Grove, and Harold G. Stoltzfus officiating.
Eash.- Ada, daughter of Henry and Rachel (Frey) Aschliman, was born at Stryker, Ohio, June 25, 1893; died at the Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home, Archbold, Ohio, June 15, 1969; aged 75 y. 11 m. 21 d. On Mar. 3, 1914, she was married to Ervin Eash, who died Mar. 25, 1950. Surviving are 7 children (Vivian- Mrs. Ervin N. Miller, Victor, Elon, Wesley, Miriam-Mrs. Edward Yoder, Verda-Mrs. Donovan Short, and Verlan), 19 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Hulda-Mrs. Fred Stamm and Adaline Aschliman). She was a member of the Lockport Church, where funeral services were held June 17, with Walter Stuckey and Simon Stuckey officiating.
Good.- Jonas C., son of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Good, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., June 5, 1890; died at the K-W Hospital, May 21, 1969; aged 78 y. 11 m. 16 d. On May 16, 1959, he was married to Edna Gingerich, who survives. Also surviving are 3 brothers (Amos, Joseph, and Moses) and 2 sisters (Annie-Mrs. Allan Cressman and Almeda-Mrs. Angus Gingerich). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 4 sisters. He was a member of the Steinman Church, where funeral services were held May 24, with Emanuel Steinman, Elmer Grove, and Elmer Schwartzentruber officiating.
Horsch.- Henry L., son of Henry and Katie (Good) Horsch, was born at Gilmore City, Iowa, Feb. 7, 1903; died at Gibson City, Ill., of cancer, June 20, 1969; aged 66 y. 4 m. 13 d. On Feb. 2, 1927, he was married to Esther Litwiller, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Richard, Galen, James, and LuEtta-Mrs. Weldon Friesen), 9 grandchildren, one brother (Ervin), and 5 sisters (Mrs. Elsie Birkey, Mrs. Clara Zehr, Mrs. Louise Augsburger, Mrs. Lavina Schertz, and Mrs. Katie Kennell). He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, one sister, and one granddaughter. He was a member of the East Bend Church, where funeral services were held June 22, with Irvin Nussbaum officiating, assisted by J. A. Heiser.
Jantzi.- Nancy, daughter of John and Barbara Boshart, was born May 12, 1878; died at the Maples Nursing Home, Tavistock, Ont., June 23, 1969; aged 91 y. 1 m. 11 d. On Mar. 15, 1902, she was married to Joseph Jantzi, who died Apr. 23, 1922. Surviving are one grandson and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 sons (Lloyd, Lorne, and Russel). She was a member of the East Zorra Church, where funeral services were held June 25, with Henry Yantzi and David Schwartzentruber officiating.
Kauffman.- Mary C., daughter of Lewis H. and Mary (Wenger) Shank, was born in Morgan Co., Mo., July 5, 1879; died at the Virginia Mennonite Home, Harrisonburg, Va., Aug. 10, 1968; aged 89 y. 1 m. 5 d. On Feb. 6, 1902, she was married to Daniel Kauffman, for many years editor of the Gospel Herald. who died early in 1944. Surviving are 3 children (Homer, Alice-Mrs. Fred Gingerich, and Fannie-Mrs. M. J. Sarco), 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 3 great-greatgrandchildren, one brother (J. W. Shank), one sister (Rose-Mrs. Earl Buckwalter), and 2 stepsisters (Mrs. Ida Lefever and Mrs. Lydia Burkhart). She was preceded in death by 3 children. Brief services were held at Harrisonburg, Va., Aug. 12, by James Shank. Further services were held at the Scottdale Church, Aug. 14, with Marvin Plank and A. J. Metzler officiating; interment in Alverton Cemetery.
King.- Roy W., Sr., son of David S. and Barbara (Kauffman) King, was born in Larned, Kan., Nov. 9, 1906; died at his home in Kansas City, Kan., June 28, 1969; aged 62 y. 7 m. 19 d. On Jan. 23, 1938, he was married to Katie Detweiler, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Nancy), one son (Roy, Jr.), 2 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mrs. Ruth Rushly, Mrs. May Rushly, Mary, and Ella), and 3 brothers (Emery, Dan, and Sam). He was a member of the Rainbow Boulevard Church. Funeral services were held at the Simmons Chapel, July 1, with Gary Schrag officiating; interment in Maple Hill Cemetery.
Landis.- Annie L., daughter of Levi and Sarah (Landis) Alderfer, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., Dec. 1, 1883; died at the Souderton Mennonite Home, Harleysville, Pa., of cerebral thrombosis and hemorrhage, June 1, 1969; aged 85 y. 6 m. On Oct. 15, 1904, she was married to Elmer N. Alderfer, who died Oct. 20, 1918. On Oct. 14, 1931, she was married to Henry M. Landis, who died Mar. 20, 1941. Surviving are one son (Arthur A. Alderfer), 3 stepchildren (Samuel C. Landis, Dayton C. Landis, and Eva-Mrs. Henry Detwiler), and 2 brothers (Jonas L. and Levi L.). She was preceded in death by one stepdaughter (Sarah), 3 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Alvin C. Alderfer, Sallie-Mrs. Joseph Halteman, and Susan-Mrs. Abram A. Landis), and one brother (Harvey). She was a member of the Salford Church, where funeral services were held June 5, with Willis Miller and Willard Shisler officiating.
Miller.- Gertrude V., was born in Millersburg, Ohio, June 26, 1904; died at the Elkhart (Ind.) General Hospital, June 14, 1969; aged 64 y. 11 m. 19 d. On Mar. 3, 1926, she was married to David 0. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Mary Jane-Mrs. Bernett Martin, Miriam-Mrs. Howard Rheinheimer, and Esther-Mrs. Calvin Mills), 2 sons (James A. and David Ray), 4 brothers (Vernon, C. J., Kenneth, and George Hooley), and 3 sisters (Lois-Mrs. Roscoe Cripe, Clara-Mrs. Guy Hershberger, and Florence-Mrs. W. D. (Johnny) Kurtz). She was a member of the Pleasant View Church, where funeral services were held June 17, with John Steiner officiating; interment in Clinton Union Cemetery, east of Goshen, Ind.
Nyce.- John W., son of Tobias and Elmire Wile) Nvce, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa.), July 30, 1885; died at Harleysville, Pa., May 9, 1969; aged 83 y. 9 m. 9 d. On Jan. 14, 1905, he was married to Lizzie H. Derstine, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Katie-Mrs. Elmire Henning, Hannah-Mrs. Norman Delp, Mrs. Mary Hunsberger, Lizzie- Mrs. Norman Derstine, and Arlene-Mrs. Cyrus Clemmer), 23 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Lizzie-Mrs. Elmer Nyce, Mrs. Mary Hebner, and Elmire-Mrs. Maurice Kerr). He was preceded in death by 2 sons (Ellis and Linford), 3 brothers (Harvey, Henry, and Tobias), and one sister (Susan). He was a member of the Salford Church, where funeral services were held May 12, with Willis Miller and Marvin Anders officiating.
Reinford.- William F., son of Henry and Ida (Frederick) Reinford, was born at Graterford, Pa., Sept. 1, 1899; died at Telford, Pa., of a heart attack, Apr. 12, 1969; aged 69 y. 7 m. 11 d. On Mar. 15, 1924, he was married to Edna S. Detweiler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Harold D. and William Lee), 2 daughters (Mrs. Shirley Mobley and Mrs. Arlene Slotter), 2 brothers (Frank and Claude), and 2 sisters (Stella and Ella). He was preceded in death by one son (Leon). He was a member of the Rockhill Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 17, with Clinton Landis and Henry Ruth officiating.
Richer.- Samuel S., son of Christ and Katherine (Lugbill) Richer, was born in Grabill, Ind., Apr. 3, 1887; died at his home in Wauseon, Ohio, May 31, 1969; aged 82 y. 1 m. 28 d. On Mar. 30, 1911, he was married to Lucinda Aeschliman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Harold and Orville), one daughter (Lucille), 11 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, one sister, 2 half brothers, and 4 half sisters.
Roth.- Elsie M., daughter of John and Nancy (Lantz) Birky, was born at Oberlin, Kan., Dec. 13. 1895; died at Loveland, Colo., following a heart attack, May 2, 1969; aged 73 y. 4 m. 19 d. In 1919 she was married to Dan Roth, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 4 sons (Roy, Allen, Merle, and Eldon), 2 daughters (Mrs. Robert Wilkins and Mrs. DeWayne Winterlin), 13 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one brother (Elmer), and 3 sisters (Lulu Boshart, Ella Augustine, and Ruth Horsch). She was preceded in death by one son. Funeral services were held in Iowa City, Iowa, May 6; interment in Memory Gardens, Iowa City.
Ruby.- Ruby Mildred, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Mohr, was born in North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ont., Jan. 1, 1920; died at the Stratford General Hospital, after a lengthy illness, June 21, 1969; aged 49 y. 5 m. 20 d. On Nov. 25, 1939, she was married to Mahlon Glen Ruby, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Howard, Fred, and Carl), one granddaughter, 5 brothers, and 2 sisters. She was preceded in death by one son (Verle). She was a member of the Tavistock Church, where funeral services were held June 24, with Wilmer R. Martin officiating; interment in East Zorra Cemetery.
Schmucker.- Ella, daughter of Samuel and Anna (Graber) Schloneger, was born near Louisville, Ohio, Oct. 10, 1900; died at the Mercy Hospital, Canton, Ohio, June 18, 1969; aged 68 y 8 m. 8 d. She was married to Daniel C. Schmucker, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Dwight, Herbert, Elwood, and Letha-Mrs Donald Shisler), 8 grandchildren, and one sister (Catherine). She was a member of the Beech Church, where funeral services were held with Wayne North and 0. N. Johns officiating.
Schrock.- Arlene, daughter of Venus and Ella (Miller) Hershberger, was born near Berlin, Ohio June 7, 1914; died at Walnut Creek, Ohio, of leukemia, June 19, 1969; aged 55 y. 12 d. On June 21, 1942, she was married to Clay Schrock who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Phyllis and Lois), her father, 3 brothers (Miller E., Titus, and Clair), and 2 sisters (Oneta-Mrs Glen Immel and Evelyn-Mrs. Roy Schlabach). She was preceded in death by one son, 2 sisters and one brother. She was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services were held June 22, with Paul R. Miller officiating assisted by Ervin Schlabach.
Thomas.- Edward E., son of Levi and Katie Ann (Gindlesperger) Thomas, was born in Conemaugh Twp., Pa., Nov. 2, 1883; died at Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., May 8, 1969; aged 85 y. 6 m. 6 d. He was married to Polly Blough who died in 1943. He was married to Lucinda Lehman Holsopple, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Kenneth and Harold E.), 5 stepchildren (Erma-Mrs. Elden Short, Elvin, Paul, Samuel, and Emery), 28 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Pearl Alwine), and 3 brothers (J. Wesley, Webster and Menno). He was preceded in death by one grandchild, 3 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters and 2 brothers. He was a member of the Thomas Church, where funeral services were held, with Donald Speigle officiating.
Yoder.- Clarence Oliver, son of Oliver and Lydia Yoder, was born at West Liberty, Ohio, Nov. 3, 1910; died at Bellefontaine, Ohio, from complications following surgery, June 24, 1969; aged 58 y. 7 m. 21 d. On Oct. 22, 1939, he was married to Grace Brenneman, who survives Also surviving are 2 daughters (Patricia and Julia) one brother (Roy), 2 sisters (Belle-Mrs. Firmin Krabill and Seba-Mrs. Forrest Kanagy) one half sister (Ruselle-Mrs. Clair Kauffman), and stepmother (Mrs. Allie Yoder).
Yoder.- Nathaniel (Nate), son of Joseph and Barbara (Hostetler) Yoder, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Mar. 8, 1878; died at the Lagrange County Hospital, June 21, 1969; aged 91 y. 3 m. 13 d. On Mar. 8, 1903, he was married to Elizabeth Miller, who died in 1946. In 1947 he was married to Lizzie (Weaver) Hoffman, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Glen Edward, Orpha Elizabeth-Mrs George Ditto, Fred LeRoy, Alpha Marie-Mrs. Harold Buzzard, and Edythe Mae-Mrs. Tobe Anderson), 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 2 stepsons (David and Paul Hoffman). He was a member of the Forks Church, where funeral services were held June 23, with Sylvester R. Haarer and Earley C. Bontrager officiating; interment in Forest Grove Cemetery.
Zook.- John Reuben, son of John M. and Salina (King) Zook, was born near Garden City, Mo., Apr. 24, 1890; died in Alberta, Canada; Jan. 15, 1969; aged 78 y. 8 m. 22 d. On Nov. 17, 1921, he was married to Mary Lauber who died Dec. 19, 1950. Surviving are 5 children (Ida Marie- Mrs Robert Dark, Kenneth Charles., Phoebe Elizabeth-Mrs. Frank Drasak, Matilda Jane-Mrs. Jim Duggan, and John Raymond), 15 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Aaron and Paul) one stepsister (Keturah Dreier), and 3 stepbrothers (Levi, Chancey, and Chris Kauffman). He was preceded in death by an infant son (Benjamin Grant). He was a member of the Salem Church where funeral services were held Jan 18, with Paul Voegtlin officiating.
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Bender.- Bayard M., son of Olen and Annie R. (Miller) Bender, was born at Springs, Pa., Nov. 23, 1921; died at Pittsburgh Hospital, May 26, 1969; aged 47 y. 6 m. 3 d. On Mar. 31, 1946, he was married to Vida Hazel Kretchman, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (David, Rebecca, Janet, Nancy, Donald, and James) and his mother. He was a member of the Springs Church. Funeral services were held at the Newman Funeral Home, May 28, with James Burkholder and Walter C. Otto officiating.
Birky.- Simon, son of Joseph and Katie (Zimmer) Birky, was born at Oberlin, Kan., July 7, 1887; died at Community Hospital, Luverne, Minn., after a short illness, May 30, 1969; aged 81 y. 10 m. 23 d. On Feb. 4, 1920, he was married to Lena Grieser, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Anna-Mrs. Leland Zehr, Wilford, Lyle, and Loren), 16 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Lizzie-Mrs. Chris Oswald, Emma-Mrs. Dan Nitzsche, and Alma-Mrs. Ed Wittrig), and 2 brothers (Joe and Jake). He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of the Lake Region Church, where funeral services were held June 2, with Glen Birky officiating. Memorial services were held June 1 at the First Baptist Church in Luveme, with Stanley Lugenbill officiating; interment in Lake Region Cemetery, Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Bittinger.- Elmer E., son of Henry and Susanna (Fuller) Bittinger, was born at Bittinger, Md., Aug. 29, 1888; died at the Mennonite Goodwill Home, June 4, 1969; aged 80 y. 10 m. 6 d. On Dec. 25, 1910, he was married to Bertha Folk, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Clayton and Raymond), 5 daughters (Elizabeth-Mrs. Joe Weimer, Viola-Mrs. Earl Nyhard, Minnie-Mrs. Ozias Weimer, Eileen-Mrs. John Mort, and Laura-Mrs. Ralph Brown), 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Florence and Mabel). He was preceded in death by 2 stillborn sons. He was a member of the Springs Church, where funeral services were held June 7, with Walter C. Otto and Roy Otto officiating.
Garza.- Casimiro, son of Felix and Andrea (Gonzalez) Garza, was born at Lagarto, Tex., Mar. 4, 1885; died at the Sphon Hospital, Corpus Christi, Tex., of a heart condition, May 31, 1969; aged 84 y, 2 m. 27 d. Surviving are one sister (Mrs. Genavea Hawkins) and 3 brothers (Eduardo, Reynaldo, and Jose Angel). He was a member of the Alice Church, where funeral services were held June 1, with Joe Hostetler officiating; interment in New Collins Cemetery, Alice, Tex.
Gingerich.- Chris, son of John C. and Elizabeth (Mishler) Gingerich, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Oct. 12, 1881; died at Kalona, Iowa, following surgery, June 30, 1969; aged 87 y. 8 m. 18 d. On Dec. 30, 1906, he was married to Barbara Yoder, who died May 27, 1947. Surviving are one son (Clifton), 2 foster children (Mary Jane Bums Smith and Carl Stutzman), 2 sisters (Mrs. Katie Bender and Joella-Mrs. Frank Gingerich), and one brother (Frank). He was a member of the East Union Church, where funeral services were held July 2, with J. John J. Miller and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber officiating.
Gingrich.- Herbert, son of the late Manasseh and Rebecca Gingrich, was born at Waterloo, Ont, Aug. 21, 1923; died at his home at Milverton, Ont., from a heart attack, May 9, 1969; aged 45 y. 8 m. 18 d. On Apr. 15, 1950, he was married to Wilma Clemmer, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Murray), one brother (Newton), and 2 sisters (Naomi and Mary Ann-Mrs. Lloyd Metzger). He was a member of the Erb Street Church, where funeral services were held May 12, with J. B. Martin and Milton Schwartzentruber officiating.
Guedea.- Rebecca Marie, daughter of Ruperto and Rachel (Bixler) Guedea, was born at Denver, Colo., Aug. 4, 1964; died at Denver, when struck by a car while crossing the street, June 14, 1969; aged 4 y. 10 m. 10 d. Surviving in addition to the parents are 3 sisters (Esther G., Elizabeth, and Hope S.), paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Ruperto Guedea), and maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bixler). She attended the First Mennonite Church of Denver. Funeral services were held at Moore's Mortuary, June 17, with Kermit H. Derstine and John Venture officiating; interment in Fairmount Cemetery.
Haynie.- Pink Webb, son of James Edward and Alice (Kittinger) Haynie, was born in Nashville, Tenn., Apr. 2, 1896; died at Salem City Hospital, Salem, Ohio, June 16, 1969; aged 73 y. 2 m. 14 d. On Feb 1, 1918, he was married to Minnie Effie Wallace, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Fred Edge and Mrs. Victor Sturm), 4 sons (Albert, Raymond, Richard, and Paul), and one sister. He was a member of the Midway Church, where funeral services were held June 18, with Ernest D. Martin officiating; interment in Oak Grove Cemetery, Freedom, Pa.
Kanagy.- Katie E., daughter of Christian B. and Fannie (Kauffman) Hartzler, was born at Belleville, Pa., Mar. 10, 1892; died at the Lewistown Hospital, June 6, 1969; aged 77 y. 2 m. 27 d. She had been in failing health for several months. On Jan. 30, 1916, she was married to John H. Kanagy, who died Nov. 18, 1959. Surviving are 2 foster children (Dorothy-Mrs. Fred Hartzler and James Weaver), 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Urie D. and Benjamin K.), and one sister (Lizzie Mae-Mrs. Archie King). She was preceded in death by one foster son (Clarence Walters). She was a member of the Allensville Church, where funeral services were held June 9, with Chester J. Kanagy and J. Elrose Hartzler officiating.
Keyser.- Nathan G., son of Nathan G. and Mary (Godshall) Keyser, was born in Skippack Twp., Pa., Nov. 16, 1886; died at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., July 6, 1969; aged 82 y. 7 m. 20 d. On Jan. 15, 1910, he was married to Anna Mary Rittenhouse, who survives. Also surviving is one daughter (Alma). He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held July 9, with Marvin Anders, Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey officiating.
Killius.- Matilda, daughter of Eli S. and Catherine (Beachy) Miller, was born in Garrett Co., Md., Jan. 14, 1884; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Martha Wiley, May 30, 1969; aged 85 y. 4 m. 16 d. On Sept. 13, 1900, she was married to Charles F. Killius, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 sons (Walter, William, and Albert), 2 daughters (Elsie-Mrs. Clyde Ash and Martha-Mrs. Viett Wiley), 16 grandchildren, and 31 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Springs Church, where funeral services were held June 2, with Walter C. Otto and Roy Otto officiating.
Miller.- Verna Matilda, daughter of Wilson and Arminta (Otto) Folk, was born near Grantsville, Md., Nov. 17, 1895; died at the Mennonite Goodwill Home, June 11, 1969; aged 73 y. 6 m. 24 d. On Oct. 3, 1915, she was married to Milton B. Miller, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Byard and Denver), one daughter (Eva-Mrs. David Weise), 8 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Bruce and Daniel), and one sister (Rosella-Mrs. Paul Haning). She was a member of the Springs Church, where funeral services were held June 14, with Walter C. Otto officiating.
Mullet.- Albert, son of William and Elizabeth Mullet, was born at Sugarcreek, Ohio, Nov. 27, 1883; died at Lagrange, Ind.,; aged 85 y 7 m. On Dec. 13, 1907, he was married to Alzona Renner, who died Dec. 21, 1968. Surviving are 3 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 brothers (Alvin and Harvey), and one sister (Amanda Yoder). He was preceded in death by 2 sons (Kenneth and Paul). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Middlebury, Ind. Funeral services were held at the Miller Funeral Home, July 9, with Samuel J. Troyer and Wilbur Yoder officiating; interment in Forrest Grove Cemetery.
Nyce.- Ellen K., daughter of George and Sallie (Keller) Swartley, was born at Earlington, Pa., Jan. 23, 1876; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Raymond Swartley, June 28, 1969; aged 93 y. 5 m. 5 d. She was married to Wilson M. Nyce, who died in 1954. Surviving are 2 sons (Harry S. and Wilson S.), one daughter (Katie-Mrs. Raymond Swartley), 10 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Katie Kolp), and one brother (Warren). She was preceded in death by one son (Raymond) and one daughter (Anna). She was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held July 2, with J. Silas Graybill, Joseph Gross, and Curtis Bergey officiating.
Nyce.- Levi M., son of Jacob B. and Nancy (Mininger) Nyce, was born at Elroy, Pa., June 25 1880; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., July 6, 1969; aged 89 y. 12 d. On Dec. 8, 1900, he was married to Ellen Schrauger, who died in 1937. Surviving are 3 children (Mamie-Mrs. Lester L. Springer, Paul S., and Eva S.-Mrs. Clarence M. Blank), 11 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 6 greatgreat-grandchildren, and one brother (Henry M.). He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held July 10, with Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey officiating.
Sager.- Jesse Allen, son of Frederick and Cecelia Sager, was born at Lost River, W. Va., Mar. 8, 1954; died at Morgantown, W. Va. of leukemia, May 11, 1969; aged 15 y. 2 m. 3 d. Surviving are 5 brothers and 2 sisters. He was a member of the Mt. Hermon Church, where funeral services were held May 14, with Harley D. Good and Linden M. Wenger officiating; interment in Sager Cemetery.
Zook.- Oliver H., son of John G. and Catherine (King) Zook, was born at Allensville, Pa., Aug. 25, 1877; died at Allensville, after an illness of 9 months, June 22, 1969; aged 91 y. 9 m. 28 d. On Nov. 15, 1902, he was married to Lydia B. Kanagy, who died July 15, 1953. Surviving are 5 children (Allen F., J. Alphie, Frances-Mrs. James Young, Ella V., and Martha E.), 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Carrie Kenedy). He was a member ot the Allensville Church, where funeral services were held June 24, with J. Elrose Hartzler, R. R. Peachey, and A. Byron Fulton officiating.
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