Gospel Herald Obituaries - November, 1969

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 43 - November 4, 1969, pages 975, 976.

Beckler.- Aaron, son of Peter and Lavina (Stutzman) Beckler, was born at Milford, Neb., Feb. 22, 1890; died at Iowa City, Iowa, Oct. 4, 1969; aged 79 y. 7 m. 12 d. On Aug. 27, 1911, he was married to Manerva Erb, who died Dec. 21, 1968. Surviving are 7 children (Verna-Mrs. Lawrence Kuhns, Ella-Mrs. Merton Schweitzer, Marie-Mrs. Alarion Schweitzer, Erma-Mrs. Ellis Hartzler, Laurene-Mrs. Wallace Carter, Margaret-Mrs. Wayne Hazelton, and Merlyn), 32 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, one brother (Ira), and 3 sisters (Sarah-Mrs. Ben J. Hochstetler, Laura-Mrs. John Stoltzfus, and Ollie-Mrs. Ora Hochstetler). He was preceded in death by one son (Cleo). He was a member of the Wellman Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 8, with Ron Kennel officiating.

Campbell.- Herman T. B., son of Samuel and Odessa (Swink) Campbell, was born in Augusta Co., Va., June 27, 1883; died in Augusta Co., Oct. 5, 1969; aged 86 y. 3 m. 8 d. On Apr. 1, 1908, he was married to Fannie Parrett, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Raymond E. C., Lester B. C., Herman S. C., and Harold P. C.), 2 daughters (Edna-Mrs. Marvin T. Kiser and Thelma-Mrs. Oren S. Kiser), 27 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Berdie Breeden). He was a member of the Springdale Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 8, with F. E. Weaver, Harold G. Stoltzfus, Paul L. Wenger, and John D. Martin officiating.

Grouse.- Sarah K., daughter of the late John and Nancy K. Stover, was born in Lebanon Co., Pa., Oct. 11, 1884; died at the Oreville Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 29, 1969; aged 84 y. ll m. 18 d. She was married to B. Frank Crouse, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 children (John N. and Edna-Mrs. Ralph C. Zimmerman), 3 grandchildren, and 4 stepchildren (Bertha-Mrs. Clayton Graybill, Mrs. Sarah A. Snader, Charles G., and Harry I.). She was a member of the Groffdale Church. Funeral services were held Oct. 2, with Eli Sauder, Charles Wert, and Landis Brubaker officiating; interment in Groffdale Cemetery.

Garber.- Alma Allilian, daughter of David D. and Elizabeth (Zehr) Zehr, was born at Manson, Iowa, Aug. 12, 1899; died at Fort Dodge, Iowa, from a heart attack, Oct. 8, 1969; aged 70 y. 1 m. 26 d. On May 10, 1922, she was married to Clyde E. Garber, who died Oct. 10, 1967. Surviving are 5 children (Carol-Mrs. John Birkey, Irvin, Lavonne-Mrs. Wayne Bohn, Eugene, and Daryl), 24 grandchildren, and one brother (Alvin). She was a member of the Manson Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 11, with D. Richard Miller and Nick Stoltzfus officiating; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Gehman.- David H., son of the late Enos and Sarah (Hiestand) Gehman, was born at Bally, Pa., Apr. 15, 1894; died at Harrisburg (Pa.) Hospital, Aug. 22, 1969, as a result of injuries received when hit with a pickup truck in front of his home; aged 75 y. 4 m. 7 d. On Oct. 14, 1928, he was married to Emma Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Anna Mary-Mrs. Harold Heisey), 4 grandchildren, one brother (Harvey H.), and one sister (Elsie-Mrs. Abram Godshall). He was a member of Stauffer's Church. Funeral services were held Aug. 25, with Frank Zeager officiating; intern in Hereford Old Mennonite Cemetery, Bally, Pa., with Paul E. Longacre and James C. Longacre officiating at the graveside services.

Gerber.- Christian Z., son of Daniel Annie (Zehr) Gerber, was born near Crosshill, Ont., May 14, 1890; died at his home, Sept. 15, 1969; aged 79 y. 4 m. 1 d. On June 7, he was married to Magdalena Lichty, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Ralph, Roy, and Murray), 8 grandchildren, one brother (Daniel), and one sister (Lena-Mrs. James Birmingham). He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. He was a member of the Maple View Church, Wellesley, Ont., where funeral services were held Sept. 18, with Alvin Leis and Chris 0. Erb officiating.

Graber.- Levi, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Graber was born in Daviess Co., Ind., Apr. 18, 1884; died at Rolette, N.D., July 18, 1969; aged 85 y. 3 m. On Dec. 13, 1906, he was married to Katie Gingerich, who survives. Also surviving are sons (Abraham, Joseph, Emery, Owen, and J. Ervin), 7 daughters (Saloma-Mrs. Louis Gray, Sarah-Mrs. Ben Stevens, Catherine-Mrs. Milo Hochstetler, Ada-Mrs. Tobias Slabaugh, Elizabeth-Mrs. Dan Slaubaugh, Annie-Mrs. Elmer Slaubaugh, and Mary-Mrs. Richard Yoder), 53 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren, 5 brothers (Daniel, John, Peter, Amos, and William), and 4 sisters (Anna-Mrs. William Schietert, Amanda Helmuth, Elizabeth-Mrs. Levi Bontrager, and Lucy-Mrs. Mose Bontrager). Funeral services were held at the Lakeview Church, Wolford, N.D., July 22, with Eli Hochstetler and Vernon Hochstetler officiating.

Kauffman.- Donald Eugene, son of William and Edna (Lehman) Kauffman, was born at Rensselaer, Ind., June 30, 1933; died at Brook, Ind., Oct. 10, 1969; aged 36 y. 3 m. 10 d. As a child, he suffered an accident that left him with an affliction, which later required an extended hospital stay. His rehabilitation was remarkable and for the last three years he had been employed. He died unexpectedly in his sleep. Surviving are his mother and stepfather (Mr. and Mrs. Steven Yoder), one brother (Dale), and 2 sisters (Marian and Evelyn-Mrs. Theron Weldy). He was preceded in death by his father. He was a member of the Burr Oak Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 13, with Ted Eash and Henry Stoll officiating.

Lapp.- Martha M., daughter of the late Jonathan and Nancy (Detweiler) Lapp, was born at Volant, Pa., Dec. 25, 1890; died at the Jameson Memorial Hospital, New Castle, Pa., Oct. 3, 1969; aged 78 y. 9 m. 22 d. She was married to Christian K. Lapp, who died Feb. 18, 1952. Surviving are 8 children (Ruth-Mrs. David Helmuth, Mary-Mrs. Roy Steward, Martha-Mrs. George Toda, Margaret-Mrs. Frank Miller, Lois-Mrs. Sam Alfredo, John, Jonathan, and Joseph), 13 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one brother (John Lantz), and one sister (Saloma-Mrs. Menno Moose). She was a member of the Maple Grove Church, where funeral services were held, with Leonard D. Hershey officiating.

Roth.- Clayton R., son of Jacob and Melinda Roth, was born in East Zorra Twp., Tavistock, Ont., Sept. 20, 1938; died at Winnipeg, Man., Sept. 12, 1969; aged 30 y. 11 m. 23 d. In addition to his father, he is survived by one brother (Stanley) and 2 sisters (Alice-Mrs. Nick Szydlowski and Esther-Mrs. Ronald Wilton). He was preceded in death by his mother. He was a member of the Nairn Church, where funeral services were held, with Wilfred Schlegel and Albert Zehr officiating.

Slaubaugh.- Albert Job, son of Simon and Lydia Slaubaugh, was born at Mylo, N.D., Apr. 16, 1916; died at his home near Wolford, N.D., Sept. 25, 1969; aged 53 y. 5 m. 9 d. On Oct. 19, 1937, he was married to Edith Brown, who survives. Also surviving are 12 children (Donald, Edward, Richard, Howard, Lois, Maynard, Lola, Lily-Mrs. Raymond Gingerich, Lila, Leona, Floyd, and Lambert), 9 grandchildren, 4 sisters, and 7 brothers. He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers. He was a member of the Lakeview Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 29, with Eli Hochstetler and Vernon Hochstetler officiating.

Stoll.- John H., son of Joseph S. and Annie (Gingerich) Stoll, was born in Daviess Co., Ind., Jan. 7, 1900; died at Wolford, N.D., July 19, 1969; aged 69 y. 6 m. 12 d. On Mar. 9, 1920, he was married to Minnie Ashton, who survives. Also surviving are 10 children (Charles, Robert, Dorothy-Mrs. George Zook, James, John Jr., Zetta-Mrs. George Graber, Howard, Ruby-Mrs. Paul Miller, Delbert, and Donald), 38 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Abraham, Levi, Roy, and Eli), and one sister (Goldy Hochstetler). He was preceded in death by one son (Frank) in 1925. On May 10, 1931, he was ordained to the ministry and served the Lakeview congregation until 1953. He served the conference district in a number of ways including several terms as field evangelist. He was a member of the Berea Church near Montgomery, Ind. Funeral services were held at the Lakeview Church, Woltord, N.D., July 23, with Orvin Hooley and Vernon Hochstetler officiating.

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Becher.- James Garfield, son of John and Mary (Mimm) Becher, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Jan. 10, 1881; died at the Osteopathic Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Aug. 22, 1969; aged 88 y. 7 m. 12 d. On Feb. 10, 1910, he was married to Lydia Ann Newswanger, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Mrs. Edna Hershey, Clarence L., and Nora-Mrs. Daniel High), 10 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Stumptown Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 26, with Lloyd M. Eby and John G. Oberholtzer officiating.

Conrad.- Emma B., was born at Flanagan, Ill., Mar. 11, 1880; died at the Good Samaritan Rest Home, Oct. 11, 1969; aged 89 y. 7 m. She was married to John Conrad, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 sons (David, Vernon, and Irvin), 11 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. A. C. Good). She was preceded in death by one son. She was a member of the Science Ridge Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 14, with Edwin J. Stalter officiating.

Gerber.- Edward, son of Ben and Mary (Schwartz) Gerber, was born at Harper, Kan., Apr. 12, 1889; died at the Wesley Hospital, Wichita, Kan. due to a fall, Sept. 26, 1969; aged 80 y. 5 m. 14 d. On June 20, 1917, he was married to Bertha Plank, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Orva-Mrs. Walter Massanari), one son (Loren), 6 grandchildren, and one sister (Amanda Gerber). He was preceded in death by an infant son, his parents, one brother (Joe), 3 sisters (Sarah, Lydia-Mrs. R. M. Weaver, and Lena), and one infant grandson. He was a member of the Pleasant Valley Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 28, with Gene Herr and Henry King officiating.

Kropf.- Clarence Isaac, son of John and Charity (King) Kropf, was born at Garden City, Mo., Nov. 24, 1885; died at Albany, Ore., Sept. 9, 1969; aged 83 y. 9 m. 16 d. In 1908, he was married to Mary Ann Miller, who died in 1936. In 1938, he was married to Delila Miller Kauffman, who died in April 1962. On July 12, 1923, he was ordained to the office of deacon, and on July 1, 1936, to the office of bishop, serving the Zion congregation. Surviving are 6 children (Herman S., Milo E., Leland E., Lawrence M., Delbert E., and Etta-Mrs. John Hershberger), 5 stepchildren (Lawrence, Roy, Lewis, and Morris Kauffman, and Lucille King), and 3 brothers (Harvey, Chauncey, and Roy). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Gladys Lorene) in 1938. He was a member of the Zion Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 12, with Paul Brunner and Edward Kenagy officiating.

Yoder.- Sanford K., son of Edward and Alice (Troyer) Yoder, was born at Hubbard, Ore., Aug 27, 1919; died at Gresham, Ore., of a heart attack, Oct. 18, 1969; aged 50 y. 1 m. 21 d. On Jan. 4, 1946, he was married to Martha Good, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Jon, Chris, Eric, and Lois), 2 brothers (Edward and Paul), and 4 sisters (Lois-Mrs. Charles Kreider, Kathryn-Mrs. Warren Miller, Marjorie-Mrs. Richard Larson, and Charity Wolfer). He was a member of the Zion Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 22, with Paul Brunner officiating.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 45 - November 18, 1969, pages 1022,1024.

Ambrose.- Elizabeth L., daughter of John and Martha (McLain) Bigler, was born in Manor Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., Sept. 12, 1880; died in E. Hempfield Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., Oct. 14, 1969; aged 89 y. 1 m. 2 d. On Jan. 11, 1900 she was married to John C. Ambrose, who died Jan. 2, 1957. Surviving are 6 children (Mrs. Edna Roden, Harry, Adam, Chester, Elizabeth-Mrs. Irvin Eichelberger, and Alma-Mrs. Frank Linton), 23 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 4 brothers and sisters (Charles, Walter, Mrs. Esther Blankenmyer, and Mrs. Martha Horn). She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Church. Funeral services were held at Fred F. Croff, Inc., Oct. 18, with James M. Shank officiating; interment in Millersville Cemetery.

Beachy.- Willie R., son of Emmanuel and Ruhama (Gingerich) Beachy, was born near Centralia, Mo., Oct. 24, 1911; died very suddenly from a heart attack while working on his farm at Wayland, Iowa, Oct. 29, 1969; aged 58 y. 5 d. On Dec. 31, 1939, he was married to Helen Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Gerri, Loren, Roy, and Rosella) and 7 brothers and sisters (Nettie-Mrs. Ben Gingerich, Chriss, Lydia-Mrs. Leroy Miller, Allen, Sadie-Mrs. Henry Yoder, Rufus, and Joe). He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister (Mary Magdalene), and one brother (Walter). He was a member of the Sugar Creek Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 31, with Vernon S. Gerig and Walter Neufeld officiating.

Herr.- Emma S., daughter of George and Elmira (Shiley) Seiders, was born in Londonderry Twp., Pa., Apr. 12, 1879; died at Hershey, Pa., Oct. 22, 1969; aged 90 y. 6 m. 10 d. She was married to John Herr, who died July 5, 1928. Surviving are 4 children (Melvin S., Claude S., Walter R., and Almeda-Mrs. Xelless Funkhouser), 7 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of Stauffer's Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 25, with J. Frank Zeager and Russell J. Baer officiating; interment in Mt. Tunnel Cemetery, Elizabethtown, Pa.

Hostetter.- Lettie H., daughter of Reuben Wirth and Hettie Ann (Herr) Myers, was born near Witmer, Pa., Mar. 18, 1887; died at Village Vista Nursing Home, Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 30, 1969; aged 82 y. 6 m. 12 d. On Mar 4, 1909, she was married to John C. Hostetter, who died June 17, 1955. Surviving are 3 children (Aaron M., Martha M.-Mrs. Elvin R. Hershey, and Christian M.), 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Lizzie Myers, Mrs. Ida Batterman, and Mrs. Salinda Hershey), and one brother (Reuben H.). She was a member of the Rohrerstown Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 4, with Paul Gochnauer, Herbert Fisher, and Andrew Shaub officiating; interment in Millersville Cemetery.

Krupp.- Eva L., daughter of the late Tobias and Fannie (Lapp) Clemmer, was born in Hatfield Twp., Montgomery Co., Pa., Aug. 8, 1894; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Oct. 18, 1969; aged 75 y. 2 m. 10 d. She was married to Clayton H. Krupp, who died Nov.--, 1964. Surviving are 5 children (Frances-Mrs. Wellington N. Cassel, Linford C., Willard C., Mrs. Esther Atkinson, and Arlene- Mrs. James Stauffer), 7 grandchildren and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters. She was a member of the Souderton Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Oct. 22, with Richard C. Detweiler, Marvin M. Anders, and Russell B. Musselman officiating; interment in Souderton Cemetery.

Litwiller.- Noah, son of Peter and Elizabeth (Schwartzentruber) Litwiller, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., May 8, 1891; died at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Sept. 27, 1969; aged 78 y. 4 m. 19 d. On Feb. 10, 1914, he was married to Lydia Boshart, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Oliver and Harold), one daugher (Ruth - Mrs. Mahlon Yantzi), 12 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Elmer and William), and one sister (Mrs. Henry Bechler). He was a member of the St. Agatha Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 30, with Gerald Schwartzentruber and Allen Schwartzentruber officiating.

Mestas.- Delia G., daughter of Aneseto and Porfiria (Sanchez) Garcia, was born at Holman, N. M., June 13, 1909; died at Memphis, Tenn., of cancer, Oct. 5, 1969; aged 60 y. 3 m. 22 d. On Feb. 23, 1928, she was married to Evaristo Mestas, who died Mar. 15, 1964. Surviving are 6 children (Tony, Pearl-Mrs. Richard Lucero, Ben, Ralph, Patricia-Mrs. Floyd Cupp, and Elmer), one brother (Manuel), one sister (Emma-Mrs. Max Sanchez), and her mother. She was a member of the Emmanuel Church, La Junta Colo., where funeral services were held Oct. 8, with Wallace Jantz and David Castillo officiating; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Nafziger.- Peter, son of the late John and Mattie (Gerber) Nafziger, was born at Brunner, Ont., May 13, 1886; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, May 3, 1969; aged 82 y. 11 m. 20 d. He was preceded in death by his first wife, the former Christina Jantzi, and infant daughter, his second wife, the former Elizabeth Jutzi, and 4 brothers. Surviving are 2 sons (Roy and John), 2 daughters (Vera-Mrs. Norman Helmuth and Dora-Mrs. Lorne Wagler), one brother (Samuel), and one sister (Mrs. Joseph Erb). He was ordained deacon of the Steinman-St. Agatha congregations in 1925. In 1938, he was ordained to the ministry and served the St. Agatha congregation until his retirement. Funeral services were held at the St. Agatha Church, May 6, with Orland Gingerich, Gerald Schwartzentruber, and Henry Yantzi officiating.

Neff.- Anna Ethel, daughter of the late J. Henry and Annie (Groff) Brubaker, was born in East Hempfield Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., Dec. 23, 1905 died at her home in Lititz, Pa., after a lengthy illness, Oct. 21, 1969; aged 63 y. 9 m. 28 d. Surviving are her husband (John M. Neff), 3 daughters (Ester R., Grace N.-Mrs. Jonas Good, and A. Lois-Mrs. Robert Fahnestock), 6 grandchildren, and one sister (Susan-Mrs. J. Lloyd Shertzer). She was a member of the Lititz Church, where funeral services were held Oct 24, with Lester B. Wenger, Barton Gehman, and Melvin H. Lauver officiating; inter ment in Hess Cemetery.

Nice.- Marjorie, daughter of Willard and Erma (Miller) Brunk, was born in McPherson, Kan., Sept. 4, 1946; died at the Bethel Deaconess Hospital, following a lengthy illness, Oct. 25, 1969; aged 23 y. 1 m. 21 d. On Feb. 12, 1964, she was married to Stanley R. Nice, who survives Also surviving are one daughter (Carla Sue), one son (Kevin Ray), her parents, 2 brothers (Royce and Ronald), and one sister (Louise-Mrs. Leon Gingrich). She was a member of the Albany (Ore.) Church. Funeral services were held at the Hesston (Kan.) Church, Oct. 28, with Jerry Weaver and Duane Beck officiating; interment in West Liberty Cemetery, Windom, Kan.

Pletcher.- Charles D., Sr., son of Frank and Mary Ellen Pletcher, was born at Wakarusa, Ind., Aug. 10, 1891; died at his home in Nappanee, Ind., Oct. 13, 1969; aged 78 y. 2 m. 3 d. On Feb. 10, 1921, he was married to Emma Herr Shrock, who died Sept. 16, 1969. Surviving are one son (Charles, Jr.), one daughter (Elizabeth-Mrs. Lyle Hunt), 3 stepdaughters (Mrs. Homer Hamilton, Mrs. Floyd Weldy, and Mrs. David Brubaker), 9 grandchildren, 15 stepgrandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 38 stepgreat-grandchildren, 2 step-great-great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Charles Marks, Mrs. Dora Waterman, and Mrs. Chris Mast). He was a member ot the North Main Street Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 16, with Norman Lyndaker and Homer North officiating.

Shank.- Charles E., son of John L. and Lizzie (Eshleman) Shank, was born near Marion, Pa., Dec. 19, 1892; died at the Fulton County Medical Center, after 2 days' illness, Oct. 18, 1969; aged 76 y. 9 m. 29 d. His first wife, Anna Wingert, died Jan. ---, 1944. On Feb. 20, 1945, he was married to Naomi Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Paul E., Glenn H., John S., Charles R., Ruth-Mrs. Adin K. Diller, Marlin W., and Raymond W.), 26 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Harvey E. and Clarence E.). On Aug. 24, 1924, he was ordained deacon at the Marion (Pa.) Church, where he was a member. Funeral services were held at the Marion Church, Oct. 20, with Mahlon Eshleman, J. Irvin Lehman, Norman H. Martin, and Merle Cordell officiating.

Steckly.- Sam R., son of Jacob and Lena (Ropp) Steckly, was born at Milverton, Ont., Jan. 2, 1891; died at Watertown, N.Y., while vacationing, Sept. 27, 1969; aged 78 y. 8 m. 25 d. In 1915 he was married to Ida M. Brenneman, who died Dec. 24, 1964. On Mar. 14, 1967, he was married to Alma Zehr Jantzi, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Rollin, Dale, and Dean), one daughter (Mrs. Arlis Donovan), 2 stepsons (Donald and Glendon Jantzi), one stepdaughter (Mrs. Lonnabelle Yoder), 22 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Sol, Ezra, John, and Milton), and 2 sisters (Nancy and Mrs. Agnes Yoder). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Laverne-Mrs. George Loucks). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Iowa City, Iowa, where funeral services were held Oct. 1, with Joseph Hertzler officiating.

Weber.- Abraham B., son of the late Levi and Susana Weber, was born at Parkway, Ont., June 9, 1892; died at his home, Duchess, Alta., Sept. 22, 1969; aged 77 y. 3 m. 13 d. On Mar. 6, 1918, he was married to Mary--, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Dorothy-Mrs. John Martin, Fern-Mrs. Clarence Toman, Edna-Mrs. Norman Torkelson, Wilma-Mrs. Jacob Friesen, and Florence-Mrs. Sidney Martin), 2 sons (Norman and Lloyd), 30 grandchildren, 7 greatgrandchildren, and one brother (Burton). He was a member of the Duchess Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 30, with C. J. Ramer officiating.

Wismer.- Vera, daughter of Emanuel and Elmira (Cressman) Schmitt, was born at Waterloo City, Ont., Dec. 16, 1903; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., following a brief illness, Oct. 25, 1969; aged 65 y. 10 m. 9 d. On Mar. 15, 1938, she was married to Herbert Wismer, who died Aug. 20, 1964. Surviving is one brother (Daniel). She was preceded in death by one brother (Jake). She was a member of the Shantz Church, Baden, Ont., where funeral services were held Oct. 27, with Leslie Witmer and Lester Kehl officiating.

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Dowling.- Ivan Matthew, son of Matthew L. and Frances (Blosser) Dowling, was born at Knoxville, Tenn., Dec. 6, 1913; died at Fort Sanders Hospital, of emphysema, Oct. 27, 1969; aged 55 y. 10 m. 21 d. On Apr. 11, 1936, he was married to Erma Lee Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Joyce-Mrs. Gaylan Good), one son (David), 5 grandchildren, his mother, one brother (Cecil), and one sister (Mary-Mrs. John Henry Brenneman). He was a member of the Knoxville Church. Funeral services were held at the Mynatt Funeral Home, Oct. 29, with Ezra Good and David Yoder officiating; interment in Concord Cemetery.

Eshleman.- John Randall, son of John and Marlene (Schrock) Eshleman, was born at Fontana, Calif., Apr. 29, 1968; died at the San Antonia Hospital, Upland, Calif., from a virus infection, Oct. 26, 1969; aged 1 y. 5 m. 27 d. Surviving in addition to his parents are one sister (Shari), grandparents, and great-grandparents. Funeral services were held at the Seventh Street Church, Oct. 29, with Roger Richer, Sherman Maust, and George Beare officiating; interment in Bellvue Cemetery, Ontario, Calif.

Leinbach.- Glen J., son of Etril and Wilma (Pletcher) Leinbach, was born at Middlebury, Ind., Feb. 6, 1940; died at the Lagrange (Ind.) Hospital, of cancer, Oct. 15, 1969; aged 29 y. 8 m. 9 d. On Sept. 22, 1962, he was married to Mary Stauffer, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, one son (Robert), one daughter (Melody), 2 brothers (Keith and Dale), and his grandfather (Len Pletcher). He was a member of the Berea Missionary Church. Funeral services were held at the Shore Mennonite Church, Oct. 18, with Leonard Haarer officiating.

Lyndaker.- John N., son of Christian and Lena (Yousey) Lyndaker, was born at Croghan, N.Y., Oct. 11, 1890; died at the Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville, N.Y., of cancer, Oct. 23, 1969; aged 79 y. 12 d. On Nov. 28, 1912, he was married to Anna Yousey, who died Aug. 9, 1962. Surviving are 8 children (Harold Earl, Alba-Mrs. Ernest Roggie, Gerald, Elmer, Eleanor-Mrs. Merrill Zehr, Charlotte-Mrs. Ervin Noftsier, and Loretta-Mrs. Pat Calarco), 39 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother (Paul), 2 stepbrothers (Amos and Ednor), and one stepsister (Ruth-Mrs. Elmer Widrick). He was a member of the Croghan Conservative Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 26, with Joseph Nafziger and Lloyd Boshart officiating.

Miller.- Daniel M., son of Harry and Ruth (Martin) Miller, was born at Maugansville, Md., Mar. 15, 1928; died at Waynesboro, Pa., from injuries resulting from a tractor accident, Aug. 14, 1969; aged 41 y. 4 m. 29 d. On Nov. 17, 1949, he was married to Alice Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Mary Lois, Nelson, Richard, Ellen, and Arvin), 3 brothers (Earl, Lewis, and Ira), and 2 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Reuben Martin and Edna-Mrs. Marlin Diller). On Dec. 12, 1962, he was ordained minister for the Stouffer Church, where he was a member. Funeral services were held at the Stouffer Church, Aug. 18, with Mervin Martin, Samuel Martin, and Irvin Shank officiating.

Hess.- Anna A., daughter of Henry G. and Adeline (Lefever) Amand, was born near Landisville, Pa., Jan. 10, 1899; died suddenly at her home near Strasburg, Pa., following the funeral of a brother-in-law, July 10, 1969; aged 70 y. 6 m. On Nov. 15, 1923, she was married to Elvin W. Hess, who died June 6, 1965. Surviving are one daughter (Eileen-Mrs. John Thomas, Jr.), 4 sons (Elvin, Jr., Robert, Richard, and James), 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter and granddaughter. She was a member of the Strasburg Church, where funeral services were held July 13, with Charles Good officiating.

Hess.- Ara G., son of John and Lizzie (Groff) Hess, was born near Hessdale, Pa., Aug. 11, 1889; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, following a fall, July 7, 1969; aged 79 y. 10 m. 26 d. Surviving are one niece and 7 nephews. His 2 brothers preceded him in death. He was a member of the Strasburg Church, where funeral services were held July 10, with Emory Herr officiating.

Opel.- James P., son of Simon and Cora (Knox) Opel, was born Feb. 22, 1923; died Oct. 22, 1969; aged 46 y. 8 m. On Oct. 20, 1949, he was married to Loretta Glotfelty, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Doris), one son (Samuel), and 8 brothers and sisters (Bernard, Blaine, Simon, Robert, Mrs. Mary Brenneman, Mrs. Melda George, Mrs. Verna Glotfelty, and Mrs. Norma Markley). He attended the Glade Church. Funeral services were held at the Cherry Glade Church, Oct. 25, with Melvin Nussbaum and Gail Hixon officiating.

Rolin.- Bryant, was born in Escambia Co., Ala., Dec. 26, 1896; died at the Greenlawn Hospital, Atmore, Ala., from injuries received while dismantling a building, Oct. 2, 1969; aged 72 y. 9 m. 6 d. Surviving are his wife (Clara), one son (Eugene), one daughter (Ella), one foster daughter (Geraldine Gunn), 12 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Creek Indian Mission, where funeral services were held Oct. 5, with Paul Leaman and Paul Dagen officiating; interment in Judson Cemetery.

Showalter.- Howard Daniel Hercus, son of Daniel and Mary (Heatwole) Showalter, was born near Broadway, Va., Sept. 29, 1882; died at Harrisonburg, Va., Aug. 8, 1969; aged 86 y. 10 m. 10 d. On Oct. 28, 1908, he was married to Flora May Grove, who died Nov. 14, 1956. Surviving are 9 children (Carl, Howard, Jacob, Owen, James, Mary Emma-Mrs. Ira Eby, Kathryn-Mrs. Samuel Shank, Ethel-Mrs. Lewis Strite, and Doris-Mrs. Norvell Trumbo), 36 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one sister (OIlie-Mrs. David Eimen). He was a member of Trissels Church, Broadway, Va., where funeral services were held Aug. 10, with David Augsburger, Norman Yutzy, and Lewis Showalter officiating.

Stauffer.- Shirley, daughter of Earl and Mary (Detweiler) Fry, was born at West Liberty, Ohio, Aug. 7, 1941; died at Goshen, Ind., Oct. 5, 1969; aged 28 y. 1 m. 28 d. On June 1, 1963, she was married to Loren Stauffer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Gregory and Lisa). She was a member of the Waterford Church. Funeral services were held at the Yellow Creek Church, Oct. 7, with Elno Steiner and Roy Koch officiating.

Weaver.- Joyce M., daughter of Harvey M. and Irene (Musser) Weaver, was born July 2, 1946; died, following a long illness, Oct. 27, 1969; aged 23 y. 3 m. 25 d. In addition to her parents she is survived by 7 brothers and sisters (Landis, Irvin, Anna Mae, Ella, Harvey, Jr., Mark, and Melvin) and her maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Musser). She was a member of the Bowmansville Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 30, with Ben Weaver and Amos Hostetter officiating.

Wenger.- Lucy, was born at Goshen, Ind., Aug. 8, 1878; died at the Goshen General Hospital, Oct. 23, 1969; aged 91 y. 2 m. 15 d. On Feb. -, 1909, she was married to John E. Wenger, who died Mar. 27, 1965. Surviving are 2 children (Dorothy-Mrs. Truman Miller, with whom she resided, and Howard) and 8 grandchildren. She was a member of the Clinton Frame Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 26, with Vernon E. Bontreger and John S. Steiner officiating; interment in Clinton Union Cemetery.

Zook.- Aaron A., son of John M. and Salina (King) Zook, was born at Garden City, Mo., July 26, 1887; died at Colorado Springs, Colo., following a prolonged illness, Oct. 16, 1969; aged 82 y. 2 m. 20 d. On Aug. 2, 1909, he was married to Sadie S. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Lee, Paul, Eldon, Mrs. Ida Belle Boshart, Mrs. Ruby Reed, and Mrs. Elsie Yoder), 21 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Paul A.). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church of Colorado Springs. Funeral services were held at the Law Mortuary, Oct. 18, with Earl Showalter officiating.

Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana


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