Bishop, Rhine B., son of Enos M. and Sallie (Bergey) Bishop, was born in Hilltown Twp., Pa., Mar. 5, 1892; died at Franconia Mennonite Homes, Inc., Hatfield, Pa., May 3, 1969; aged 77 y. 1 m. 28 d. He was married to Kathryn Ruth, who died Jan. --, 1953. Surviving are his second wife (Elizabeth Hangey Derstine Bishop), one son (J. Russell), 4 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. George Heckler and Mrs. Tillie Moyer), and 2 brothers (Robert and Charles). He was preceded in death by one son. He was a member of the Line Lexington Church, where funeral services were held May 7, with Arthur Ruth and Claude B. Meyers officiating.
Buckwalter, Samuel M., son of the late Benjamin F. and Mary (Musselman) Buckwalter, was born at New Holland, Pa., Oct. 11, 1880; died at the Salem Memorial Hospital, Salem, Ore., Apr. 6, 1969; aged 88 y. 5 m. 26 d. On Nov. 5, 1902, he was married to Susan Etta Kreider, who died June 23, 1964. Surviving are 4 sons (Irvin B., John K., Amos H., and Allen S.), one daughter (Mary S. - Mrs. Jacob S. Roth), 14 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers and 3 sisters (Harry W., Benjamin F., Earl, Paul, Roy, Mrs. Martha Guengerich, Mrs. Mary Diener, and Esther - Mrs. David Yoder). Funeral services were held at his home church, the Brethren in Christ, Upland, Calif., Apr. 11, with Elbert N. Smith and C. R. Heisey officiating; interment in Bellevue Cemetery, Ontario, Calif.
Burkholder, Fannie, daughter of Jacob D. and Mary (Heatwole) Showalter, was born at Harrisonburg, Va., Jan. 14, 1884; died at the Wayne County Hospital, Wooster, Ohio, Feb. 18, 1969; aged 85 y. 1 m. 4 d. On May 13, 1903, she was married to Joseph A. Burkholder, who died Sept. 11, 1950. Surviving are 4 children (Harry, Joseph, Elizabeth - Mrs. Melvin Hostetler, and Frances), 8 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Margaret - Mrs. Fred Conrad, Maude - Mrs. Dan Showalter, and Rena - Mrs. Claude Coakley), and one brother (John B.). She was preceded in death by 4 children. She was a member of the Orrville Church. Funeral services were held at the Auble Funeral Home in the forenoon and at the North Lima Church in the afternoon, Feb. 21, with A. J. Metzler and David Steiner officiating; interment in Midway Church Cemetery.
Byler, J. Earl, son of Christian J. and Sadie (Zook) Byler, was born at West Liberty, Ohio, May 8, 1906; died at Wooster, Ohio, of a heart attack, May 2, 1969; aged 62 y. 11 m. 24 d. On Aug. --, 1936, he was married to Norma Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Carl D., Janice Marie - Mrs. John Gundy, Carol Jane - Mrs. Laurel Garman, and Mary Lou - Mrs. Earl Brady), 2 brothers, and 3 sisters. He was a member of the Oak Grove Church, Smithville, Ohio, where funeral services were held May 5, with Lotus Troyer officiating; interment in Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster, Ohio.
Freyenberger, Samuel, son of Joseph and Mary (Schlatter) Freyenberger, was born in Henry Co., Iowa, Feb. 10, 1886; died at the Memorial Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, May 11, 1969; aged 83 y. 3 m. 1 d. Surviving are one sister (Katie Wyse) and one brother (Chris). He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, and 3 brothers. Funeral services were held at the Zehr Funeral Home, Wayland, Iowa, May 13, with Vernon S. Gerig officiating; interment in Sugar Creek Cemetery.
Martin, Jennie Louisa, daughter of Benjamin and Priscilla (Comer) Andrews, was born at Cloverdale, Ohio, Jan. 14, 1884; died at her home in Putnam Co., Ohio, Apr. 18, 1969; aged 85 y. 3 m. 4 d. On July 15, 1901, she was married to William A. Martin, who died Oct. 12, 1968. Surviving are 3 sons (Leonard, Howard, and Ronald), 2 daughters (Elsie - Mrs. Emery Prowant and Adeline), and one brother (Orval). She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Church, Cloverdale, where funeral services were held Apr. 21, with Walter Stuckey officiating; interment in Cascade Cemetery.
Myers, Titus R., son of the late John and Susan (Rosenberger) Myers, was born at Silverdale, Pa., Jan. 9, 1891; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., May 9, 1969; aged 78 y. 4 m. He was married to Elsie Benner, who died in 1930. He was married to Eva May Horning, who died in 1934. Surviving are 2 sons and 2 daughters (Merrill, Mrs. Marion Neuman, Nevin, and Pauline - Mrs. Neal Baker), 11 grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Mrs. Walter Moyer, Mrs. Paul Rambo, Ella Myers, and Mrs. Howard Hendricks). He was a member of the Souderton Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., May 13, with Marvin Anders and Richard C. Detweiler officiating; interment in Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.
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Gardner, Guy W., died at Albany, Ore., Mar. 18, 1969; aged 59 y. Surviving are his wife (Katie), 3 sons (Richard, James, and Lonny), 8 grandchildren, and one brother (Albert). He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister (Arlene). He was a member of the Bellwood Church, Milford, Neb., where funeral services were held Mar. 22, with John Landis and Ivan Lind officiating; interment in North Seward Cemetery.
Gerber, Paul, son of Abraham and Malinda (Troyer) Gerber, was born near Walnut Creek, Ohio, Apr. 1, 1908; died at the Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg, Ohio, of a heart attack, May 12, 1969; aged 61 y. 1 m. 11 d. On June 1, 1936, he was married to Sarah M. Hostetler, who died Oct. 15, 1968. Surviving are one daughter (Charlene), 2 sons (Stanley and Gene) and 2 brothers (Ura and Clayton). He was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services were held with Paul R. Miller officiating.
Gingerich, Alta Blanche, daughter of Christian and Jessie (Easter) Snyder, was born near Boseland, Neb., Nov. 7, 1891; died May 13, 1969; aged 77 y. 6 m. 6 d. On Sept. 15, 1915, she was married to Walter V. Gingerich, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter (Alice - Mrs. Loyd Larrew), 3 sons (Vernon, Paul, and Wayne), 13 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, one sister (Matilda - Mrs. Omar Miller), and 4 brothers (Albert, John, Paul, and Allen). She was preceded in death by an infant daughter (Catherine), one son (Charles), 3 sisters (Elsie Blanche, Anna, and Verna - Mrs. Frank Shank), and 2 brothers (Menno and George). She was a member of the Portland Church. Funeral services were held at the Zion Church, May 17, with Marcus Smucker officiating.
Hartman, Eurie, daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Shank) Showalter, was born at Broadway, Va., Oct. 31, 1869; died at the Virginia Mennonite Home, Harrisonburg, Va., May 14, 1969; aged 99 y. 6 m. 13 d. Her husband, Jacob D. Hartman, died Aprl 25, 1964. She is survived by 2 sons (Walter E. and Dan J.), 16 grandchildren, and a number of great-grandchildren. She was the last survivor of a family of 11 children. She was a member of the Weavers Church, where funeral services were held May 17, with Mahlon L. Blosser, Harold G. Eshleman, and Daniel B. Suter officiating.
Hershberger, Mary, daughter of Christian and Polly (Mishler) Blough, was born at Johnstown, Pa., Mar. 3, 1871; died at Dover, Del., Feb. 26, 1969; aged 97 y. 11 m. 13 d. On June 3, 1909, she was married to William C. Hershberger, who died Apr. 13, 1951. Surviving are 2 sons (Clayton and Olin). She was a member of Weavers Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 1, with Harold E. Thomas officiating; interment in Richland Cemetery.
Horst, Sallie E., daughter of Amos H. and Margaret (Shank) Martin, was born at Broadway, Va., Jan. 24, 1888; died at Maugansville, Md., May 5, 1969; aged 81 y. 3 m. 11 d. On July 9, 1907, she was married to Amos Horst, who died May 12, 1952. Surviving are 2 daughters (Evelyn - Mrs. Lawrence Martin and Isabel Jean), 4 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one brother (Earl), and one sister (Mary - Mrs. Edgar Strite). She was preceded in death by an infant son, 3 brothers, and one sister. She was a member of Reiff's Church, where funeral services were held May 8, with Reuben E. Martin, Oliver Martin, Nelson Martin, and Earl Miller officiating.
Hostetler, Steven S., son of David and Elizabeth (Kanagy) Hostetler, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, Aug. 16, 1894; died at Mercy Hospital, Urbana, Ohio, May 11, 1969; aged 74 y. 8 m. 25 d. On Jan. 19, 1920, he was married to Mamie Byler, who survives. Also surviving are 7 daughters (Norma, Eileen - Mrs. James Botkin, Pauline - Mrs. Glenn Towles, Ruth - Mrs. Richard Craig, Ella Mae - Mrs. J. Lowell Kauffman, Rosie - Mrs. Daniel Smith, and Nellie - Mrs. Richard Lindemer), 3 sons (Harold, Earl, and Paul), 20 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Annie Shantz). He was a member of the Oak Grove Church, where memorial services were held May 14, with Eldon King and Ralph Smucker officiating; interment in Highland Memory Gardens.
Kaufman, Amos A., son of Jacob W. and Katherine (Blough) Kaufman, was born at Johnstown, Pa., Oct. 22, 1882; died at Roaring Spring, Pa., of a stroke, Apr. 10, 1969; aged 86 y. 5 m. 19 d. On June 28, 1916, he was married to Agnes Peden, who died Feb. --, 1960. Surviving are 2 stepdaughters (Mrs. Chrissie Thomas and Mrs. Agnes McGaffney) and one sister (Vinnie). He was a member of the Martinsburg Church. Funeral services were held at the Mason Funeral Home, Davidsville, Pa., Apr. 13, with Harold E. Thomas officiating; interment in South Fork Cemetery.
Martin, Clara Edna, daughter of the late Martin and Martha (Eshleman) Risser, was born in Washington Co., Md., Mar. 21, 1898; died at Washington County Hospital, May 14, 1969; aged 71 y. 1 m. 23 d. On Dec. 25, 1917, she was married to Laban H. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Evelyn - Mrs. Noah Martin, Leona - Mrs. Lloyd Eby, Gladys - Mrs. Harry Myers, and Martha - Mrs. Noah Horst), one son (Arthur), 26 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Fannie Martin, Mrs. Cora Charles, and Mrs. Mary E. Martin), one stepsister (Mrs. Leulla Martin) and one stepbrother (Edward Coss). She was a member of Reiff's Church, where funeral services were held May 17, with Reuben E. Martin, Nelson Martin, Earl Miller, and Oliver Martin officiating.
Moser, Bertha, daughter of David and Magdalene (Hofstetter) Bixler, was born Oct. 15, 1884; died in the same farm home in which she was born, May 15, 1969; aged 84 y. 7 m. On Dec. 27, 1906, she was married to Martin Moser, who died in 1964. Surviving are 3 children (Virgil, Helen - Mrs. Delvin Kirchhofer, and Warren) and 4 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Edith and Dorothy) and 3 sons (Clair and 2 who died in infancy). She was a member of the Kidron Church, where funeral services were held May 18, with Reuben Hofstetter, A. J. Metzler, Isaac Zuercher, and Bill Detweiler officiating.
Moyer, Katie W., daughter of the late Joseph and Sophia (Wile) Hackman, was born in Towamencin Twp., Pa., Dec. 28, 1879; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., May 16, 1969; aged 89 y. 4 m. 18 d. She was married to Clayton H. Moyer, who died April --, 1948. Surviving are 10 children (Mrs. Emma Krout, Paul, Mrs. Pauline Long, Mrs. Howard Halvorsen, Linford, Mrs. Esther Anders, Mrs. Herman Carver, Edward, Mrs. Charles Whaland, and Mrs. Mildred Frederick), 23 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son. She was a member of the Souderton Church, where funeral services were held May 19, with Richard C. Detweiler and Russell B. Musselman officiating.
Roth, Richard Wayne, son of Roy and Irene (Schweitzer) Roth, was born at Milford, Neb., July 8, 1944; died May 7, 1969; aged 24 y. 9 m. 29 d. Surviving are his parents, 3 brothers (LeRoy, James, and Terry), and 2 sisters (Janice - Mrs. Vesper Oswald and Verlyn - Mrs. Gerry Dunlap). He was a member of the Bellwood Church, where funeral services were held May 9, with John M. Landis and Warren Eicher officiating.
Strite, Ira Clinton, son of Franklin M. and Lydia (Horst) Strite, was born near Leitersburg, Md., Jan. 9, 1896; died at the Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown, Md., after apparent recovery from an operation, Apr. 27, 1969; aged 73 y. 3 m. 18 d. On Nov. 27, 1923, he was married to Cora Horst, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Leonard D., Nathan L., Edgar L., Kenneth E., Ada - Mrs. James Eshleman, Anna, and Edna), one foster daughter (Sarah Jane - Mrs. Verne Lehman), 25 grandchidren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Joseph and Earl), and 2 sisters (Susan and Martha - Mrs. Abram Martin). He was a member of Reiff's Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 30, with Reuben E. Martin, Earl Miller, and Oliver Martin officiating.
Stutzman, Abner, son of Abner and Lydia Stutzman, was born at Shickley, Neb., Mar. 30, 1891; died at Aurora, Ohio, Apr. 20, 1969; aged 78 y. 21 d. He was married to Alma Hostetler, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 7 children (Carl, Richard, Glenn, Gordon, Merle, Fae, and Mae), 12 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Beulah, Sarah, Cora, and Mattie), and 3 brothers (Sanford, Orville, and Lloyd). He was a member of the Plainview Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 23, with Elmer Stoltzfus, Eugene Yoder, and David F. Miller officiating.
Winters, Emma, daughter of the late John B. and Magdalene (Rutter) Senger, was born at Parkesburg, Pa., Nov. 28, 1889; died at the Lancaster Osteopathic Hospital, of pneumonia, Mar. 5, 1969; aged 79 y. 3 m. 5 d. On Nov. 27, 1912, she was married to Harry W. Winters, who survives. Also surviving are one son (John W.), 3 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Viola Schum). She was a member of the Kinzer Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 8, with Clair Eby and Willis Kling officiating.
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Barg, George Bernhard, son of the late Bernard and Elizabeth (Warkentin) Barg, was born in Russia, May 4, 1903; died at his home near Brooks, Alta., May 8, 1969; aged 66 y. 4 d. On Nov. 27, 1932, he was married to Helen Dyck, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Benno, Werner, Fred, Paul, Philip, Elsie, Dorothy, and Mary), 9 grandchildren, 5 brothers (Jacob, Philip, Bernard, John, and Peter), and one sister (Elizabeth Peters). He was preceded in death by one son (Milton). He was a member of the Duchess Church, where funeral services were held May 12, with C. J. Ramer officiating.
Bowman, Melinda S., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Moses C. Bowman, was born at Mannheim, Ont., Mar. 19, 1891; died at Kitchener, Ont., May 19, 1969; aged 78 y. 2 m. Surviving is one brother (Edwin S.). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, where funeral services were held May 22, with Robert Johnson officiating; interment in Mannheim Cemetery.
Bowman, Thelma Lou, daughter of Carl Chester and Martha (Pennington) Bowman, was stillborn at the Pottstown (Pa.) Memorial Center North, Apr. 26, 1969. Surviving in addition to the parents are one brother (Daniel) and one sister (Mary Magdalene). Graveside services were held at the Upper Skippack Cemetery, Apr. 29, with Charles A. Ness officiating.
Hiatt, Mrs. Cleo, daughter of James and Aminda (Mullen) Landgraff, was born at Albion, Ind., Apr. 10, 1891; died at Elkhart, Ind., May 21, 1969; aged 78 y. 1 m. 11 d. Surviving are 2 daughters (Elmo and Virginia) and one sister (Mrs. Saida Clapp). She was a member of the Belmont Church. Funeral services were held at the Hartzler-Gutermuth Funeral Home, May 23, with Ray Bair and Simon G. Gingerich officiating; interment in Prairie Street Cemetery, Elkhart.
Kinzie, Rheta, daughter of Ephraim and Nancy Kinzie, was born at Preston, Ont., died at Toronto, Ont., Mar. 17, 1969; aged 56 y. Surviving are her mother, one brother (Elton), and 3 sisters (Verda, Della, and Orpha). She was a member of the Preston Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 20, with Rufus Jutzi officiating.
Kulp, Maggie L., daughter of Francis F. and Annie (Landis) Kulp, was born in Skippack Twp., Pa., Apr. 26, 1893; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., of cerebral thrombosis, May 11, 1969; aged 76 y. 15 d. Surviving is one sister (Annie - Mrs. Harrison Benner). She was a member of the Upper Skippack Church, where funeral services were held May 15, with Charles A. Ness and Daniel Reinford officiating.
Martin, Anna Mae, daughter of Franklin and Lydia (Horst) Strite, was born near Leitersburg, Md., Apr. 16, 1892; died at the home of her son Kenneth E., near Smithsburg, Md., Apr. 3, 1969; aged 76 y. 11 m. 17 d. On Nov. 14, 1911, she was married to Amos J. Martin, who died in 1965. Surviving are 2 sons (Kenneth E. and Mervin J.), one daughter (Mildred Strite), one foster daughter (Naomi Williams), 22 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Joseph, Ira, and Earl), and 2 sisters (Susan Strite and Martha Martin). She was a member of Stouffer's Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 5, with the local ministry officiating.
Martin, Barbara Ann, daughter of Jacob Y. and Anna (Swartzentruber) Yoder, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, May 3, 1886; died at Wellman, Iowa, of pneumonia, May 18, 1969; aged 83 y. 15 d. On Nov. 29, 1906, she was married to Edward Martin, who died in 1947. Surviving are 7 children (Lula May - Mrs. Noah Brenneman, Amy - Mrs. Glen White, William, Emerson, Charles, Robert, and Russell), 26 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Lavina - Mrs. A. C. Gingerich). She was a member of the Wellman Church, where funeral services were held May 20, with Ron Kennel officiating, assisted by Ezra Shenk; interment in West Union Cemetery.
Martin, Hettie H., daughter of the late Amos and Ammaila (Horst) Martin, was born in Washington Co., Md., Nov. 25, 1893; died of heart failure, May 19, 1969; aged 75 y. 5 m. 24 d. Surviving are one brother (Samuel L.), 2 sisters (Bertha - Mrs. Edward Coss and Mabel - Mrs. Ira Eby), and 35 nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers and one sister. She was a member of Reiff's Church, where funeral services were held May 22, with Reuben E. Martin, Earl Miller, and Nelson H. Martin officiating.
Miller, Earl, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Oct. 16, 1880; died at the Goshen (Ind.) Hospital, May 21, 1969; aged 88 y. 7 m. 5 d. In 1904 he was married to Matie Troyer, who died in 1940. In 1941 he was married to Phoebe Smucker, who survives. Also surviving are one son (William), 5 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, one brother (Harry), and one sister (Hattie Brandeberry). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Retha - Mrs. Leo Miller). He was ordained to the office of deacon in 1924 and served the Middlebury Church until retirement in 1957. He also served as treasurer of the Indiana-Michigan Conference for many years. He was a member of the Bonneyville Church. Funeral services were held at the Middlebury Church, with Galen Johns and Samuel Troyer officiating.
Roth, Katherine, daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Gerig) Maurer, was born in Davis Co., Iowa, June 24, 1882; died at the Mennonite Home for the Aged, Albany, Ore., May 14, 1969; aged 86 y. 10 m. 20 d. On Jan. 1, 1920, she was married to Nicholas N. Roth, who died Dec. 4, 1957. Surviving are 2 stepdaughters (Anna - Mrs. Melvin Schrock and Rachel - Mrs. Dan Stutzman), 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Anna Maurer, Mrs. Magdalena Leichty, and Sarah - Mrs. Oliver Schmucker). She was preceded in death by one stepdaughter (Ina - Mrs. Jonas Hershberger) and one stepson (Urban). She was a member of the Bethany Church, where funeral services were held May 17, with David Groh and Wilbur Kropf officiating; interment in Willamette Memorial Park.
Saltzman, Peter, son of Henry and Katherine (Stieder) Saltzman, was born at Milford, Neb., Jan 10, 1886; died at the Filmore County Hospital, Geneva, Neb., May 21, 1969; aged 83 y. 4 m. 11 d. On Dec. 23, 1909, he was married to Elizabeth Reeb, who died July 27, 1959. Surviving are 3 sons (Albert, Orville, and LeVoy), 3 daughters (Esther - Mrs. Ralph Yoder, Beulah - Mrs. Stanley Roth, and Verna), 23 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Daniel, William, Jess, and Alvin), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Elizabeth Kennell and Mrs. Mary Steckley). He was preceded in death by his parents, 5 grandchildren, 2 brothers, and one sister. He was a member of the Salem Church, where funeral services were held May 24, with Lee Schlegel, Jacob Birky, and Sterling Stauffer officiating.
Stover, Laura B., daughter of William and Amanda (Beidler) Lapp, was born in Hilltown Twp., Bucks Co., Pa., Oct. 16, 1891; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., of cerebral thrombosis, May 13, 1969; aged 77 y. 6 m. 27 d. On June 13, 1917, she was married to Abram M. Stover, who died Nov. 15, 1950. Surviving are 2 children (Earl L., and Dorothy - Mrs. Abraham Schmitt), 7 grandchildren, and one brother (Norman). She was a member of the Blooming Glen Church, where funeral services were held May 17, with David F. Derstine, Jr., officiating.
Strite, Ira Clinton, son of Franklin and Lydia (Horst) Strite, was born near Leitersburg, Md., Jan. 9, 1896; died suddenly at the Washington County Hospital, following an operation from which he had nearly recovered, Apr. 27, 1969; aged 73 y. 3 m. 18 d. On Nov. 27, 1923, he was married to Cora B. Horst, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Leonard, Nathan, Edgar, and Kenneth), 3 daughters (Ada Eshleman, Anna, and Edna), one foster daughter (Jane Lehman), 25 grandchidren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Joseph and Earl), and 2 sisters (Susan Strite and Martha Martin). He was a member of Reiff's Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 30, with Reuben Martin, Earl Miller, and Oliver Martin officiating.
Weber, Annie G., daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Good) Horning, was born July 14, 1894; died at the Ephrata, Pa., Hospital, May 14, 1969; aged 74 y. 10 m. Surviving are her husband (Henry G.), 8 children (Kathryn - Mrs. Henry High, Mabel - Mrs. Martin Hoover, Monroe, Howard, Orpha, Clara, Lewis, and Irvin), 29 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was a member of the Bowmansville Church, where funeral services were held May 17, with H. Z. Good, Benjamin Weaver, and Wilmer Leaman officiating.
Wolf, Milton I., son of Newton and Sarah (Lapp) Wolf, was born at Ridott, Ill., Oct. 6, 1905; died at the Freeport (Ill.) Memorial Hospital, of heart failure, May 13, 1969; aged 63 y. 7 m. 7 d. On June 28, 1927, he was married to Lueinna Albright, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Nathan and Harvey), 5 grandchildren, and one brother (Paul). He was a member of the Freeport Church, where funeral services were held May 16, with Donald Blosser and Wayne Glabe officiating.
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Bauman, Owen S., son of Martin S. and Susannah (Steckley) Bauman, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Feb. 16, 1903; died at the K-W Hospital, May 11, 1969; aged 66 y. 2 m. 25 d. On Jan. 25, 1927, he was married to Lydiann Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Mervin and Roy), 3 daughters (Laura - Mrs. Dale Schumm, Florence - Mrs. Mervin Scheer, and Esther - Mrs. Paul Snider), 12 grandchildren, one brother (Henry S.), and 3 sisters (Almeda - Mrs. Paul Martin, Susannah - Mrs. Jesse Shantz, and Alice - Mrs. Ivan Martin). He was a member of the St. Jacobs Church, where funeral services were held May 14, with Glenn Brubacher officiating.
Bowman, Angeline, daughter of Alfred and Elizabeth Knechtel, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., July 15, 1879; died at the Watrous (Sask.) Hospital, May 17, 1969; aged 89 y. 10 m. 2 d. In 1901 she was married to Alvah S. Bowman, who died Oct. --, 1946. Surviving are 6 children (Eldon, Alfred, Mabel - Mrs. David Deckert, Clayton, Bertha - Mrs. Elmer Snider, and Florence Gingrich) and one brother (Ephraim). She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Fred and William). She was a member of the Sharon Church, Guernsey, Sask., where funeral services were held May 21, with James Mullet officiating, assisted by James Oglesby.
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. Surviving are one sister-in-law (Mrs. Lewis Hochstetler), 4 nieces, and 2 nephews. She was the last of a family of 6 children. She was a member of the Kalona Church, where funeral services were held June 5, with Carl Smeltzer and J. John J. Miller officiating; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.
Hostetler, Lawrence Alan, son of Ira and Velma (Ulrich) Hostetler, was born near Roanoke, Ill., Oct. 29, 1949; died at the Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Ind., due to injuries received in an auto accident, Apr. 28, 1969; aged 19 y. 5 m. 30 d. Surviving are his parents, 3 sisters (Lela - Mrs. Melvin Stewart, Emma, and Betty), and 4 brothers (Milton, Roy, Kenneth, and Raymond). He was a member of the Linn Church, where funeral services were held May 2, with John E. Hostetler and Harold Hostetler officiating.
King, Nannie Rebecca, daughter of David R. and Melinda (Plank) Zook, was born at Belleville, Pa., July 20, 1880; died at the Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefonntaine, Ohio, May 30, 1969; aged 88 y. 10 m. 10 d. On Nov. 23, 1909, she was married to John R. King, who died Feb. 10, 1950. Surviving are 2 children (Harley and Ida Belle - Mrs. Herman Roth), 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Ida Nafzinger), and one brother (Isaac B.). She was preceded in death by one son (Earl) in 1947. She was a member of the South Union Church. Funeral services were held at the Kauffman Funeral Home, West Liberty, Ohio, June 2, with Roy S. Koch officiating; interment in South Union Cemetery.
Kremer, Demaris Delane, daughter of Wes and Ida (Kennell) Stutzman, was born at Milford, Neb., Sept. 28, 1919; died at the Bryan Memorial Hospital, Lincoln, Neb., of leukemia, May 31, 1969; aged 49 y. 8 m. 3 d. On Nov. 16, 1938, she was married to Robert Kremer, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Donald, Gary, Dale, and Wayne), one daughter (Kimberly), 4 granddaughters, her parents, one brother (Cleve), and 2 sisters (Jean - Mrs. Ervin Stutzman and Veryl - Mrs. Dennis Stutzman). She was preceded in death by one brother (Merlin). She was a member of the Beth-El Church, where funeral services were held June 3, with John Williams and Warren Eicher officiating; interment in Blue Mound Cemetery, Milford, Neb.
Lapp, Mary Ellen, daughter of Samuel S. and Sarah (Zook) Miller, was born in Lawrence Co., Pa., Aug. 14, 1885; died at the Sleigh-Bell Nursing Home, Austintown, Ohio, May 22, 1969; aged 83 y. 9 m. 8 days. On Jan. 7, 1914, she was married to Stephen K. Lapp, who preceded her in death. Surviving ore one daughter (Della - Mrs. Eber Martin), 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandsons, 2 sisters (Mrs. Harry Kauffman and Mrs. Elmer Detwiler), and one brother (Alvie E.) She was a member of the Maple Grove Church, near New Wilmington, Pa. Funeral services were held at the Sharp Funeral Home, May 25, with Paul Yoder officiating; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Miller, Katie, daughter of John J. and Mary (Slabaugh) Stutzman, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, May 30, 1885; died at Iowa City, Iowa, of commplications caused by a broken hip, May 28, 1969; aged 83 y. 11 m. 28 d. On Sept. 17, 1904, she was married to Henry J. Miller, who died in 1967. Surviving are 6 children (Mrs. Cora Raymond, Marie - Mrs. Waldo Geiger, Eliza - Mrs. Harold Brock, Melvin, Jay, and Eldon), 21 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Irving and Will), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Lyda Eckdahl and Mrs. Nellie Kauffman). She was preceded in death by 2 children (Ray and Rollie). She was a member of the Wellman Church, where funeral services were held May 31, with Ron Kennel officiating.
Mumaw, Alicia Renee, daughter of Ward and Ruth (Schrock) Mumaw, was born at Wooster, Ohio, May 26, 1969; died May 27; aged 1 d. Surviving in addition to her parents are 2 sisters (Dawn and Angela), maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. William E. Schrock), and paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Mumaw). Funeral services were held at the Auble Funeral Home, Orrville, Ohio, May 29, with A. J. Metzler officiating; interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Yoder, Amelia, daughter of Christian and Barbara (Gingerich) Schlabaugh, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Oct. 14, 1888; died at Kalona, Iowa, May 10, 1969; aged 80 y. 6 m. 26 d. On Dec. 16, 1916, she was married to Joel H. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Fannie), one daughter-in-law (Katie - Mrs. Elie Swartzentruber), 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (Mahlon), and 2 sisters (Ida and Lizzie). She was a member of the Sunnyside Conservative Church, where funeral services were held May 12, with David Yoder and Morris Swartzendruber officiating; interment in Fairview.
Transcribed by Cynthia Kauffman, Pennsylvania