Bender, Anne Marie, daughter of Ralph and Marjorie (Steinman) Bender, was born at the Stratford (Ont.) General Hospital, Sept. 12, 1969; died Feb. 6, 1970; aged 4 m. 25 d. In addition to her parents she is survived by one sister (Dawn), her grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Milford Bender, and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Steinman), and 3 great-grandmothers (Mrs. Rachel Bender, Mrs. Lydia Roth, and Mrs. Katherine Steinman). Funeral services were held at the Cassel Church with Howard Gerber and Vernon Zehr officiating.

Glick, Daniel N., son of Noah J. and Cora (Reim) Glick, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Oct. 31, 1895; died at Shipshewana, Ind., of a heart attack, Jan. 13, 1970; aged 74 y. 2 m. 13 d. On March 4, 1920, he was married to Mary R. Bontrager, who survives. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Lizzie Fry, Martha Hershberger, and Esther Nelson), and 3 brothers (Harvey, Noah, and Jacob). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Elizabeth). He was a member of the Shore Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 15, with Orvin H. Hooley and Homer J. Miller officiating.

Hauder, Iva, daughter of Absalom and Sarah (Stutzman) Hershberger, was born near Milford, Neb., Sept. 12, 1892; died at the Crestview Nursing Home, Milford, Neb., following a lingering illness, Jan. 12, 1970; aged 77 y. 4 m. On Dec. 19, 1912, she was married to William Hauder, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 children (Myrton, Lawrence, and Naomi-Mrs. Albert Saltzman), 7 grandchildren, one step-grandchild, and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 7 brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Jan. 14, with Ammon Miller, Oliver Roth, and Sterling Stauffer officiating.

Hoffman, John William, son of Fred and Katie (Zendner) Hoffman, was born at Thurman, Colo., July 12, 1899; died in an accident south of Akron, Colo., Oct. 16, 1969; aged 70 y. 3 m. 4 d. On Feb. 10, 1925, he was married to Mary Kuhns, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Helen-Mrs. Joe Ruby, Ida-Mrs. Erik Johnson, Ethel-Mrs. John Dale Gunden, and Alice-Mrs. Lyle Albrecht), 12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother (Joe), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Ella Larson, Mrs. Mabel Barton, Mrs. Laura Nickerson, and Mrs. Elma Witham). He was a member of the Thurman Church. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Akron, Oct. 20, with Glenn Martin and Paul A. Wittrig officiating.

Mumaw, Martha Ellen, daughter of Amos and Catherine (Shaum) Mumaw, was born near Wakarusa, Ind., Dec. 23, 1891; died at the Dunlap Memorial Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, after having been struck by a car as she was walking along the road, Jan. 28, 1970; aged 78 y. 1 m. 6 d. Surviving are one sister (Anna), and 5 brothers (George, Harry, Adam, Daniel, and John). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and one sister. She was a member of the Salem Church near Wooster, Ohio. Funeral services were held at the Martin's Church, Jan. 31, with Richard Ross and Daniel Hilty officiating.

Schertz, William J., son of Peter and Magdalena (Esch) Schertz, was born in Tazewell Co., Ill., Jan. 17, 1892; died at Sarasota, Fla., of a heart attack, while vacationing, Jan. 30, 1970; aged 78 y. 13 d. in 1916, he was married to Martha Wenger, who died in 1937. On Jan. 18, 1939, he was married to Laura Schertz, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Wayne W.), 4 grandchildren, one brother (M. D. Schertz), and 3 sisters (Anna-Mrs. Peter R. Schertz, Alma-Mrs. Walter Smith, and Matilda-Mrs. Walter Yoder). He was a member of the Roanoke Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 3, with Percy Gerig officiating.

Yoder, Anna J., daughter of Jerry M. and Fannie J. (Bender) Yoder, was born at Arthur, Ill., Sept. 19, 1895; died at the Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, Feb. 4, 1970; aged 74 y. 4 m. 16 d. Surviving are 2 brothers (Moses F. and Edward J.), and one sister (Lizzie-Mrs. Sam Thomas). She was a member of the Kalona Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 7, with Carl Smeltzer and John Y. Swartzendruber officiating.

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Christner, Elam Josiah, son of Jacob J. and Fannie (Yoder) Christner, was born near Middlebury, Ind., Jan. 16, 1892; died at his home in Kalona, Iowa, Sept. 6, 1969; aged 77 y. 7 m. 21 d. On June 24, 1926, he was married to Nettie E. Swartzendruber, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Cecil, Eudora-Mrs. Henry Mullet, John, and Leo), 2 foster daughters (Helen Wirtz-Mrs. Loyd Swartzendruber and Verna Wirtz-Mrs. William Diltz), 16 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Abner and Gid). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers (Simon, Jess, and Anan), one sister (Lizzie-Mrs. Rueben Mast), and one grandson (Billie Diltz). He was a member of the Lower Deer Creek Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 9, with Robert K. Yoder and John Y. Swartzendruber officiating.

Gingerich, Donald Burdette, son of Omer and Ollie (Miller) Gingerich, was born in Washington Co., Iowa, May 13, 1927; died at Kalona, Iowa, of muscular dystrophy, Feb. 17, 1970; aged 42 y. 9 m. 4 d. Surviving are his mother and one sister (June Gingerich). He was preceded in death by his father and one infant sister. Funeral services were held at the East Union Church, Feb. 19, with J. John J. Miller officiating; interment in the Gingerich Cemetery.

Hartman, Susie, daughter of Peter Y. and Lydia (Good) Lehman, was born at Wakarusa, Ind., July 19, 1875; died at the Lagrange County (Ind.) Hospital, from a stroke, Feb. 14, 1970; aged 94 y. 6 m. 26 d. On Jan. 31, 1911, she was married to Amos Hartman, who died Jan. 7, 1947. Surviving are 3 daughters (Viola-Mrs. Oscar A. Hostetler, Dorothy-Mrs. Thomas Toy, and Bertha-Mrs. Manford Freed), 6 sons (Willis, Clarence, Clifford, Alpheus, Freeman, and Gerald), 33 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Rhoda Stutzman and Mrs. Luella Huber), and one brother (Harrison). She was a member of the Forks Church. Funeral services were held at the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, Ind., Feb. 17, with Sylvester R. Haarer and Earley C. Bontrager officiating; interment in the Olive Cemetery.

Knepp, Diane Kaye, daughter of Edward and Beatrice (Hershberger) Knepp, was born at Evanston, Ill., April 30, 1963; died at Iowa City, Iowa, of cancer, Feb. 10, 1970; aged 6 y. 9 m. 11 d. Surviving in addition to her parents are 2 brothers (Randy and Lynford), grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. John R. Knepp, and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hershberger), and great-grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Erlis Brenneman, and Mrs. Lydia Hershberger). She was preceded in death by one brother (Edward, Jr.). Funeral services were held at the East Union Church, Feb. 13, with J. John J. Miller officiating.

Mayer, Charles, son of Earl and Martha (Bender) Mayer, was born at Kitchener, Ont., --; died suddenly, at Cargill, Ont., Feb. 14, 1970; aged 17 y. Surviving in addition to his parents are one brother (John), 2 sisters (Sandra-Mrs. Larry Wilmer and Patricia-Mrs. James Edgeworth), and maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bender). Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Feb. 17, with Robert N. Johnson and Howard Good officiating.

Shisler, Horace F., son of James and Sarah (Frederick) Shisler, was born at Vernfield, Pa., June 30, 1888; died at Sellersville, Pa., Feb. 11, 1970; aged 81 y. 7 m. 12 d. On Feb. 12, 1910, he was married to Maggie Clemmer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Willard, Mary Ellen-Mrs. Earl Alderfer, and Sara-Mrs. William Hendricks), one sister (Alverda-Mrs. Elwood Landis), and 3 brothers (Vincent F., Charles F., and Melvin F.). He was a member of the Salford Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 14, with Willis Miller and Henry Ruth officiating.

Sutter, Lena M., daughter of Christian S. and Phebe B. Zehr, was born in Manson, Iowa, Aug. 13, 1898; died Nov. 15, 1969; aged 71 y. 3 m. 2 d. On Jan. 23, 1923, she was married to Aaron Sutter, who died Oct. 11, 1964. Surviving are 2 children (Helen and Donald), 3 grandchildren, 3 brothers (John, Clarence, and Elmer Zehr), and one sister (Cora). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers (Arthur, Emanuel, and Ben Zehr), and 2 sisters (Bertha-Mrs. William Birkey and Ada-Mrs. Cyrenius Sutter). She was a member of the Manson Church, where funeral services were held with James Detweiler and Nick Stoltzfus officiating; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery, Manson.

Swartzentruber, James L., son of Simon and Verna (Stauffer) Swartzentruber, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., April 29, 1951; died in Elkhart Co., Ind., from an auto accident, Feb. 15, 1970; aged 18 y. 9 m. 17 d. Surviving in addition to his parents are 2 brothers (John and Sony), and one sister (June). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Middlebury, Ind., where funeral services were held Feb. 18, with Samuel J. Troyer officiating; interment in Grace Lawn Cemetery in Middlebury.

Yoder, Ellis J., son of Uriel and Lydia Ann (Lantz) Yoder, was born in Logan Co., Aug. 20, 1892; died at Sarasota, Fla., of a heart attack. Nov. 15, 1969; aged 77 y. 2 m. 26 d. On Nov. 5, 1919, he was married to Molly Detwiler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Max E. and J. Myron), 3 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Lela-Mrs. Fred Plank and Della-Mrs. Melvin R. Gerig). Funeral services were held at the Kauffman Funeral Home, West Liberty, Ohio, and the Bethel Church, Nov. 19, with Ralph M. Smucker officiating; interment in the Highland Memory Gardens.

Yoder, Emery M. son of Mose and Magdalene (Plank) Yoder, was born in Iowa Co., Iowa, Oct. 21, 1890; died at his home in Joetown, Iowa, Sept. 8, 1969; aged 78 y. 10 m. 18 d. On Nov. 26, 1913, he was married to Vertie Gingerich, who died June 1, 1969. Surviving are 3 sons (Glenn R., Wayne M., and Orval J.), 3 daughters (Ferne-Mrs. Lloyd Zehr, Marjorie-Mrs. Evan Whitesell, and Marlene-Mrs. Marion Leichty), 15 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (John M., Joe M., Kores M., and Francis M.), and one sister (Ida-Mrs. Leroy Bender). He was preceded in death by one grandchild, and 2 brothers (Harvey and Will). He was a member of the Lower Deer Creek Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 10, with Robert K. Yoder and John Y. Swartzendruber officiating.

Zook, Martha, daughter of John C. and Elizabeth (Miller) Bender, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Oct. 13, 1894; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Feb, 12, 1970; aged 75 y. 4 m. On Aug. 14, 1914, she was married to Edd Zook, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Raymond, Edith-Mrs. Gideon Yoder and Mary-Mrs. Randal Davis), 2 grandsons that grew up in their home (Sheldon and Harlan Yoder), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Katie Swartz, Naoma Bender, and Mary-Mrs. Sam T. Miller). She was a member of the East Union Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 14, with J. John J. Miller officiating.

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Doolin, Ester (Esta), daughter of Gabriel and Anna (Kemp) Yoder, was born in Iowa City, Iowa, March 9, 1883; died at the Iowa City, Iowa, hospital, Jan. 15, 1970; aged 86 y. 10 m. 6 d. On Jan. 15, 1903, she was married to John Doolin, who died in 1962. Surviving are 9 children (Bertha-Mrs. Henry Yoder, Mary-Mrs. Clayton Horst, Alta-Mrs. Willard Marner, Laura-Mrs. Wallace Eash, Erma-Mrs. Enos Miller, Ruth-Mrs. Rollie Yoder, Edward, Nora-Mrs. Maynard Kinsinger, and Nyle), 38 grandchildren, 81 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Noah). She was preceded in death by 2 infant children, 5 sisters, and one brother. She was a member of the West Union Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 18, with Herman E. Ropp and Emery Hochstetler officiating.

Groff, Mildred G., daughter of Rufus S. and Elsie (Givler) Wenger, was born in Rapho Twp., Feb. 11, 1921; died in East Hempfield Twp., in a car-train accident, Feb. 3, 1970; aged 48 y. 11 m. 23 d. On Oct. 21, 1939, she was married to Lester W. Groff, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Lucille G. Huber, Joan L., Amand, Lynn L. Groff, and Carol F. Horning), 5 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. S. Lester Graybill, Mrs. Henry H. Eshleman, and Mrs. John H. Miller), and 2 brothers (Richard G. and Victor G.). She was a member of the Neffsville Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 6 with John R. Martin officiating; interment in the Hernley Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Hershberger, Lawrence, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Hershberger, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, July 1, 1902; died at Millersburg, Ohio, Feb. 1, 1970; aged 67 y. 7 m. On Feb. 17, 1923, he was married to Olive Miller, who survives .Also surviving are 3 sons (Merle, Dale, and Paul), 3 daughters (Norma, Mrs. Jean Spurgon, and Mrs. Linda Wengerd), 11 grandchildren, one brother (Venus), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Clarence Zurcher and Alma Hershberger). He was a member of the Martins Creek Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 4, with Roman Stutzman and Warren Miller officiating.

Kauffman, Lina Mae, daughter of J. B. and Viola (Bontrager) Kauffman, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, Feb. 27, 1905; died at Mercy Hospital, Urbana, Ohio, following an asthmatic attack, Feb. 4, 1970; aged 64 y. 11 m. 8 d. Surviving are one brother (Kent), and 3 sisters (Mollie-Mrs. D. Leonard Yoder, Viola-Mrs. Fred L. Kauffman, and Clarabelle-Mrs. Nelson Kanagy). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Marion and Amos). She was a member of the Bethel Church, West Liberty, Ohio. Funeral services were held in West Liberty, Feb. 7, with Ralph M. Smucker and Herb Yoder officiating; interment in the South Union Cemetery.

Landis, Ada N., daughter of Amos H. and Annie (Nissley) Frank, was born in Manheim Twp., Pa., July 16, 1887; died at the Landis Retirement Home, Nov. 24, 1969; aged 82 y. 4 m. 8 d. On Oct. 22, 1908, she was married to Charles B. Landis, who died in 1964. Surviving are 4 children (Anna Mary, Albert F., Paul F., and Charles F.), 7 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Landis Valley Church. Funeral services were held Nov. 28 at the East Petersburg Church with Elam W. Stauffer and Ira D. Landis officiating.

Landis, Nora S., daughter of the late Benjamin B. and Mary Ann (Snavely) Stauffer, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 20, 1884; died Jan. 24, 1970; aged 85 y. 2 m. 4 d. On Oct. 31, 1907, she was married to John J. Landis, who died Oct. 7, 1953. Surviving are 4 sons (Earl S., John S., Norman S., and Benjamin S.), 25 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, a foster daughter (Mrs. Abner Nauman), and one brother (Joseph Stauffer). She was preceded in death by one son (Abram) and one daughter (Ruth-Mrs. Amos Sauder). She was a member of the East Petersburg Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 27, with John Shenk and Irvin Kreider officiating.

Leatherman, William L., son of Henry and Catherine (Lapp) Leatherman, was born in New Britain Twp., Bucks Co., Pa., Sept. 3, 1882; died in the North Penn Hospital, Lansdale, Pa., from a stroke, Feb. 19, 1970; aged 87 y. 5 m. 16 d. Surviving are one sister (Sallie), 3 nephews, and 5 nieces. He was a member of the Line Lexington Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 23, with Claude Meyers and Harvey Bauman officiating.

Longacre, Arland E., son of John S. and the late Anna Longacre, was born June 12, 1901; died at the Phila Hahnamann Hospital, Oct. 30, 1969; aged 68 y. 4 m. 18 d. On June 27, 1923, he was married to Sarah Kulp, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Ruth Anna-Mrs. Kenneth Greaser and J. Arland), 6 grandchildren, and his father. Funeral services were held at the Bally Church, with John Lapp and Winfield Ruth officiating.

Marner, Elizabeth, daughter of Eli and Susanna (Yoder) Kinsinger, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Jan. 13, 1882; died at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, Feb. 8, 1970; aged 88 y. 26 d. On Jan. 3, 1904, she was married to Eli G. Marner, who died May 21, 1951. Surviving are 4 children (John E., Ora L., Vertie, and Susan-Mrs. Ezra Roth), 6 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 6 stepgrandchildren, and 18 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 6 brothers, 3 sisters and 3 grandchildren. She was a member of the West Union Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 11, with Herman E. Ropp and Emery Hochstetler officiating.

Roupp, John, son of George and Anna Roupp, was born at Freeman, S. D., Dec. 9, 1888, died Feb. 18, 1970; aged 81 y. 2 m. 9 d. On April 21, 1918, he was married to Lillie Balmer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Willard, Milford, and Delbert), 2 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. Paul Yutzy and Elda-Mrs. Adolf Guhr), and 15 grandchildren. He was a member of the Whitestone Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 21, with Earl Buckwalter and Allen Erb officiating.

Sisk, Emma, daughter of Conrad and Gertrude (Summy) Burkholder, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., March 22, 1897; died at the Memorial Hospital, Oakland, Md., Feb. 18, 1970; age 72 y. 10 m 26 d. On April 14, 1928, she was married to Albert Sisk, who survives. Also surviving are 2 brothers (Perry and John), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Mary Guengerich, Mrs. Barbara Teets, Mrs. Lydia Potruck, and Mrs. Cora Schrock). She was a member of the Casselman Valley Church. Funeral services were held at the Gortner Union Church, Feb. 21, with Galen Fike, John Bava, and Melvin Nussbaum officiating; interment in the Oakland Cemetery.

Smith, Jasper W., son of Job and Sarah (White) Smith, was born at Job, W. Va., Dec. 20, 1879; died at Elkins, W. Va., Feb. 14, 1970; aged 90 y. 1 m. 25 d. On Aug. 2, 1901, he was married to Dora Teter, who died Dec. 19, 1915. On Dec. 3, 1917, he was married to Pearl Long, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Flossie, Raymond, Catherine, and Esther), 17 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, and one sister. He was preceded in death by 4 sons (Ivan, John, Herman, and Paul). In 1917, he was ordained to the ministry and served the Randolph County, W. Va., churches and was used frequently as evangelist and prophecy speaker. He was a member of the Bethel Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 17, with Richard Weaver and Roy Good officiating.

Thomas, J. Wesley, son of Levi and Katie Ann (Gindlesperger) Thomas, was born in Thomas Mills, Pa., Oct. 14, 1892; died at the Mercy Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., Jan. 19, 1970; aged 77 y. 3 m. 5 d. He was married to Bessie Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (R. Glenn and Gerald L.), 2 grandchildren, one sister (Pearl Alwine), and 2 brothers (Webster and Menno). He was a member of the Thomas Church, where funeral services were held with Don Speigle and Aldus Wingard officiating.

Wideman, Esther, daughter of Samuel and Fanny (Barkey) Hoover, was born at Ringwood, Ont., Oct. 6, 1878; died at Bethesda Home, Vineland, Ont., Dec. 27, 1969; aged 91 y. 2 m. 21 d. On Dec. 23, 1897, she was married to William A. Wideman, who died Oct. 18, 1946. Surviving are one son (Allan), 6 grandchildren, and a number of great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter (Leona-Mrs. Maurice Eby) who died in 1937. She was a member of the Wideman Church, where funeral services were held with Newton Gingrich and Emerson McDowell officiating.

Yoder, Lenore Mae, daughter of Peter and Sarah Ann (Eicher) Boshart, was born near Swedesburg, Iowa., Sept. 7, 1889; died at the Memorial Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Feb. 24,1970; aged 80 y. 5 m. 17 d. On April 9, 1919, she was married to Henry Yoder, who died Oct. 15, 1966. Surviving are 3 daughters (Leila-Mrs. Maurice Grieser, Zona-Mrs. Harlan Widmer, and Maleta-Mrs. Lawrence Barquist), 13 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 3 brothers (Edward, Clarence, and Arthur), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Edna Widmer, Kathryn-Mrs. Albert Bohn, and Edith-Mrs. Carl Bohn). She was a member of the Bethel Church, where funeral services were held with Willard Leichty and Ira Wenger officiating.

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Bair, Cora Cecelia, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Mahney) Bush, was born in Jefferson Co., Pa., May 8, 1891; died at Salem Community Hospital, East, Salem, Ohio, Feb. 23, 1970; aged 78 y. 9 m. 15 d. On June 16, 1920, she was married to Homer R. Bair, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Josephine-Mrs. John R. Swope and Ray), 6 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 3 sisters (Mrs. Ortie Cramer, Mrs. Park Lipp, and Mrs. Guy Brown), and 3 brothers (Mervin, Ray, and Charles). She was a member of the Midway Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 26, with Ernest Martin and David Steiner officiating.

Callahan, Lydia Rebecca, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., March 2, 1892; died at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., March 2, 1970; aged 78 y. She was married to Otho Callahan, who died Aug. 25, 1967. Surviving are 2 sons (Charles and Marshall). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Mildred). She was a member of the Trissels Church. Funeral services were held at the Cedar Run Church of the Brethren with J. Ward Shank and David Wampler officiating.

Geiser, Mabel, daughter of David and Bertha (Norris) Huff, was born at Newcomerstown, Ohio, Feb. 21, 1918; died at the Wayne County Hospital near Wooster, Ohio, where she had been ill for 3 _ years, March 1, 1970; aged 52 y. 8 d. On Sept. 19, 1937, she was married to Melvin P. Geiser, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Harold and Arlene-Mrs. Dale Hershberger), 3 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Grace-Mrs. Lester Burkhalter, Opal-Mrs. Delbert Lawhun, Alice-Mrs. Mahlon Steiner, and Joyce-Mrs. Archie Adams), and 2 brothers (Willard and Gordon Huff). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Floyd and James). She was a member of the Kidron Church, where funeral services were held March 4, with Reuben Hofstetter, Bill Detweiler, Isaac Zuercher, and Lotus Troyer officiating.

Habecker, May D., daughter of Jonas and Annie (Decker) Sheirich, was born in Manor Twp., Lancaster, Pa., May 1, 1886; died at the Lancaster (Pa.) Osteopathic Hospital, Dec. 23, 1969; aged 83 y. 7 m. 22 d. In 1914, she was married to Charles C. Habecker, who died in 1968. Surviving are 5 children (Elam S., Charles S., Elizabeth-Mrs. Chester Steffy, Ruth-Mrs. John Miller, and Anna May-Mrs. Clyde Witmer), 15 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Elizabeth Young). She was a member of the Habecker Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 30, with Christian B. Charles and Ivan D. Leaman officiating.

Hostetler, Della Anna, daughter of Eli J. and Anna (Yoder) Schmucker, was born at Sterling, Ohio, Sept. 17, 1893; died at Canton, Ohio, of pneumonia, Feb. 26, 1970; aged 76 y. 5 m. 9 d. On June 12, 1929, she was married to Oscar B. Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (James, Mary Kathryn Mann, and Lela Fyrne Russell), and 2 brothers (Eli and Edwin). She was a member of the Beech Church, where funeral services were held March 1, with Wayne North officiating.

Leis, Catherine, daughter of Daniel and Magdelena Schwartzentruber, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., May 15, 1889; died at the Listowel (Ont.) General Hospital, Oct. 15, 1969; aged 80 y. 5 m. On Nov. 12, 1912, she was married to Simon Leis, who died May 16, 1960. Surviving are one son (Walter), one daughter (Sylvia-Mrs. Jacob Gerber), 2 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, one grandchild, and one great-grandchild. She was a member of the Poole Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 17, with Herbert Schultz officiating.

Longacre, John S., son of Isaac and Susan (Schantz) Longacre, was born Dec. 8, 1872; died at the home of his son Paul with whom he resided, Jan. 27, 1970; aged 97 y. 1 m. 19 d. He was married to Anna Eschbach, who died 29 years ago. Surviving are 3 sons (Paul, John, and Daniel), 2 foster daughters (Helen-Mrs. Samuel Kolb, and Ellen-Mrs. Norman Kolb), 18 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Katie and Viola-Mrs. Norman Gehman). He was preceded in death by one son (Arland). He was a member of the Hereford Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 31, with Winfield Ruth officiating.

Moyer, Viola K., daughter of C. Warren and Annie (Kulp) Moyer, was born in Towamencin Twp., Pa., Aug. 7, 1902; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., from a stroke, Feb. 20, 1970; aged 67 y. 6 m. 13 d. Surviving are 3 sisters (Bessie, Miriam, and Pearl), and 4 brothers (Granvill, Earnest, Lester, and Stanley). She was a member of the Towamencin Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Feb. 24, with Marvin Anders and Ellis Mock officiating.

Nesselrodt, Cora Lena, daughter of Edward and Martha Ellen (Ratliff) Nesselrodt, was born at Ft. Seybert, W. Va., Feb. 19, 1902; died at Ft. Seybert, W. Va., March 2, 1970; aged 68 y. 11 d. On Sept. 12, 1922, she was married to Sam J. Nesselrodt, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Dorman), 5 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Daphna Lambert), 4 brothers (Homer, Russell, Lee, and Gleason). She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Church, where funeral services were held March 5, with Earl Delp and Lloyd Hartzler officiating.

Rickert, Harry, son of Reuben and Lavina (Heacock) Rickert, was born near Perkasie, Pa., March 2, 1901; died at the Littlefork (Minn.) Hospital, of heart failure, Feb. 14, 1970; aged 68 y. 11 m. 12 d. on April 17, 1929, he was married to Maria Alderfer, who died in 1930, as did an infant son. Surviving are one sister (Kathryn Rickert) and one half sister (Naomi Landis). He was preceded in death by 2 half brothers. He was a member of the Loman Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 18, with William Schrock and Eli Yutzy officiating.

Schertz, Lena, daughter of John and Emelia (Sonderhoss) Drange, was born at Chicago, Ill., Aug. 21, 1890; died at her home at Washburn, Ill., from a heart condition, Feb. 28, 1970; aged 79 y. 6 m. 7 d. On Jan. 25, 1912, she was married to Emmanuel J. Schertz, who died July 27, 1957. Surviving are 4 children (Wilma, Eldon, Lois-Mrs. Russell Schertz, and Vernon), 13 grandchildren, and one sister (Emma Smith). She was a member of the Metamora Church, where funeral services were held March 2, with Roy Bucher and Paul Miller officiating; interment at Stewart-Harmony.

Stoffer, Clarence, son of the late Benjamin and Martha (Leitter) Stoffer, was born at North Georgetown, Ohio, Sept. 20, 1907; died at the City Hospital, Salem, Ohio, March 2, 1970; aged 62 y. 5 m. 12 d. On May 31, 1930, he was married to Ethel Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Donna and Larry), 3 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Cleo DePalmo and Margaret Prator), and 5 brothers (Clifford, Frank, Rollin, Alva, and Donald). Funeral services were held at the Stark Memorial, March 4, with O. N. Johns officiating; interment in the Hope Cemetery, Salem, Ohio.

Weber, Katie E., was born March 11, 1902; died at Belleville, Pa., Feb. 25, 1970; aged 67 y. 11 m. 14 d. On Nov. 18, 1926, she was married to Orlando Weber, who died Feb. 11, 1968. Surviving are 3 children (John, Minerva Miller, and Dorothy Fisher). She was a member of the Maple Grove Church. Funeral services were held at the Baggus Funeral Home, March 1, with Waldo E. Miller, Louis Peachey, and Samuel Glick officiating; interment in the Locust Grove Cemetery.

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Boyer, Edith, daughter of Peter and Anna (Miller) Eimen, was born near Wellman, Iowa, May 15, 1921; died at Phoenix, Ariz., of congestive heart failure, Mar. 6, 1970; aged 48 y. 9 m. 19 d. On Jan. 12, 1943, she was married to Johnwilliam Boyer, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Rachel Ann), 2 sisters (Mary-Mrs. A. Lloyd Swartzendruber and Arvilla-Mrs. Adolf Moska), and 2 brothers (Rufus and Seth). She was preceded in death by 2 children (Mary Sue and Johnwilliam, Jr.). She was a member of the Buckeye Church, where she served as pastor's wife. Funeral services were held Mar. 9, with Don Yoder and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber officiating; interment in Rest Haven Park, Glendale, Ariz.

Transcriber's note "Johnwilliam" as in the original.

Good, Anna H., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Amos Kreider, was born near Fruitville, Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 18, 1875; died suddenly at the home of her daughter, Nona, Manheim, Pa., Dec. 10, 1969; aged 94 y. 22 d. She was married to Daniel H. Good, who died Sept. 28, 1955. Surviving are 5 daughters (Kathryn-Mrs. Abram Brubaker, Fannie-Mrs. Daniel Histand, Anna-Mrs. John Becker, Nona-Mrs. Lester Nolt, and Ella-Mrs. Mervin Hess), 2 sons (Enos and Daniel), 31 grandchildren, and 49 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter (Laura-Mrs. John Snavely), 4 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was a member of the East Petersburg Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 13, with H. Raymond Charles, Irvin Kreider, and John Shenk officiating.

Good, Samuel Bowman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Good, was born at Bowmansville, Pa., Nov. 20, 1879; died at Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 23, 1970; aged 90 y. 3 m. 3 d. He was married to Lillian Wann Loose, who died in July 1965. Surviving are 3 daughters (Beulah-Mrs. Willis Huber, Esther-Mrs. Martin Landis, and Naomi-Mrs. George McClune), 6 sons (Elwood, John Henry, Howard, Wilmer, Richard, and Elmer), 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Lizzie-Mrs. Frank Gehman). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Erla-Mrs. Edgar Larkin). He was the oldest member of the Lititz Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 26, with Melvin Lauver and Lester Wenger officiating.

Handrich, Ruby, daughter of the late Abner and Mary Miller, was born at Lake Charles, La., Apr. 22, 1901; died at Tolfree Memorial Hospital, West Branch, Mich., of cancer, Feb. 28, 1970; aged 68 y. 10 m. 6 d. On Apr. 16, 1926, she was married to Harvey Handrich, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Vernell, Darrel, Ronald, Twila-Mrs. Boyd Kauffman, Velda-Mrs. Curtis Neff, and Carol-Mrs. James Gerber), and 17 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son and one grandchild. She was a member of the Fairview Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 2, with Virgil Hershberger and Paul Diller officiating.

Kauffman, Elsie M., daughter of the late Rufus and Matilda (Blank) Stoltzfus, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Apr. 6, 1897; died Mar. 4, 1970; aged 72 y. 10 m. 26 d. She was married to Michael Kauffman, who died Oct. 24, 1965. Surviving are one daughter (Sara Marie), one stepson (Isaac), one sister (Lena G. Stoltzfus), and 2 brothers (Paul B. and Aquila E.). She was a member of the Millwood Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 7.

Keim, Noah, son of Joseph and Sarah (Heimbuch) Keim, was born at Arthur, Ill., July 4, 1894; died at his home at Sugarcreek, Ohio, Mar. 3, 1970; aged 75 y. 7 m. 27 d. On Mar. 11, 1920, he was married to Mary Immel, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Erma-Mrs. Howard Landis and Ruth-Mrs. Sam J. Eshleman), 8 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Katie Schrock and Mrs. Lena Swartzentruber), 3 brother (Abe, Alvin, and Jonas), 2 half sisters (Mrs. Elmer Ropp and Dorothy Keim), and one half brother (George Keim). He was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 6, with Paul R. Miller officiating; interment in the East Lawn Cemetery, Sugarcreek.

Kindy, Mabel Ruth, daughter of David and Lydia Kauffman, was born in Goshen, Ind., Nov. 1, 1895; died at her home near Midland, Mich., Mar. 9, 1970; aged 74 y. 4 m. 9 d. In 1919 she was married to Leonard Elias Kindy, who died Apr. 8, 1969. Surviving are 7 children (Erie, Orie, Virgil, Ruth-Mrs. Wilbur Leidig, Esther-Mrs. Murl Rupright, David, and Irene-Mrs. George Gage), 39 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Nobel, Mahlon, and Maynard). She was preceded in death by 2 children (Olive and Oscar). She was a member of the Midland Church, where funeral services were held with Floyd F. Bontrager and Lloyd Miller officiating.

Landis, Alice, daughter of Allen R. and Katie (Freed) Alderfer, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Montgomery Co., Pa., Feb. 24, 1901; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., of pulmonary edema, Mar. 6, 1970; aged 69 y. 10 d. On April 10, 1921, she was married to Howard M. Landis, who died Apr. 23, 1948. Surviving are 3 children (Linwood A., Kathryn-Mrs. Andrew Slabaugh, and Pauline-Mrs. Glenn Rutt), 12 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Orpha-Mrs. Milton Kolb, Ruth-Mrs. Paul Rush, and Irene F. Alderfer). She was a member of the Blooming Glen Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 10, with David F. Derstine, Jr., officiating.

Landis, Jacob F., son of Rein A. and Maggie (Freed) Landis, was born at Franconia, Pa., Dec. 10, 1916; died at the University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., after open heart surgery, Feb. 17, 1970; aged 53 y. 2 m. 7 d. On Feb. 22, 1937, he was married to Pearl Greiser, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Jacob G., Jr., Arlene G.-Mrs. Marvin Nace, Ruth G.-Mrs. Leonard Weaver, Alice G., and Marvin G.), 8 grandchildren, 4 brothers (LeRoy F., Enos F., Rhine F., and Norman F.), 3 sisters Mrs. Eva F. Ulrich, Mrs. Russell B. Long, and Mrs. Richard J. Yothers), 3 stepbrothers (Vincent L., Curtis L., and Abram L.), and one stepsister (Mrs. Allen B. Freed). He was a member of the Rockhill Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 21, with Clinton Landis and Henry Ruth officiating.

Lichty, Raymond, son of Mr. and Mrs. Loren Lichty, was born at Millbank, Ont., died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Mar 7, 1970, following a brief illness; aged 25 y. On June 11, 1966, he was married to Dorothy Cressman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Roger), one daughter (Tania), 4 brothers (Melvin, Delmer, Laverne, and Ivan), one sister (Florence), and grandfather (John Lichty). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, where funeral services were held Mar. 10, with Robert Johnson and David Jantzi officiating.

Schrock, Alice, daughter of Peter E. and Phebe (Smith) Bachman, was born near Tiskilwa, Ill., Jan. 10, 1897; died at the Perry Memorial Hospital, Princeton, Ill., Mar. 6, 1970; aged 73 y. 1 m. 24 d. On Dec. 22, 1920, she was married to Jesse E. Schrock, who died Aug. 30, 1927. Surviving are one son (Allen J.), 2 daughters (Dorothy-Mrs. Wilmer J. Shank and Doris-Mrs. Allan Bachman), 14 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Tillie Bachman, Mrs. Rose Zehr, Mrs. Amanda Sears, and Esther Bachman), and 2 brothers (Edward and Clyde). She was preceded in death by one grandchild, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters. She was a member of the Willow Springs Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 9, with Milo Kauffman officiating.

Schrock, Cornelius C., Jr., was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., June 2, 1887; died at the Saginaw (Mich.) Geriatrics Home, after a lengthy illness, Feb. 21, 1970; aged 82 y. 8 m. 19 d. On July 25, 1912, he was married to Lena Teuscher, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Raymond, Woodrow, Everett, and William), one daughter (Marie-Mrs. John Podolsky), 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Andrew). He was a member of the Ames United Methodist Church. Funeral services were held at the Case Chapel, Feb. 23, with Richard Lobb officiating; interment in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Schultz, Gordon, son of Peter and Catherine Schultz, was born in Ellice Twp., Perth Co., Ont., May 15, 1909; died at he Stratford (Ont.) General Hospital, following a lengthy illness, Jan. 10, 1970; aged 60 y. 7 m. 26 d. On Nov. 1, 1933, he was married to Clara Poole, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Melvin, Norman, Harold, and Glen), one daughter (Mary Ann-Mrs. David Lichti), 12 grandchildren, his mother, 3 brothers (Clayton, Elroy, and Wilfrid), and 2 sisters (Emma-Mrs. John Poole and Erma-Mrs. John Spenler). He was preceded in death by his father, one grandson, and 2 brothers. He was a member of the Poole Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 13, with Herbert Schultz officiating.

Vercler, Ina, daughter of Andrew S. and Lydia (Smith) Bachman, was born in Eureka, Ill., Apr. 30, 1914; died at her home near Eureka, Ill., Feb. 25, 1970; aged 55 y. 9 m. 26 d. On Nov. 20, 1944, she was married to Lloyd I. Vercler, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Beth Ina), her mother, one sister (Mrs. Mildred Mishler), one foster brother (Frank Ropp), and one foster sister (Clara Ropp). Funeral services were held at the Calvary Church, Washington, Ill., with Ben Esch and Ezra Yordy officiating; interment in the Roanoke Cemetery.

Yoder, Joe J., son of John C. and Kathryn (Herschberger) Yoder, was born at Arthur, Ill., Jan. 27, 1905; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, Ill., of cancer, Jan. 28, 1970; aged 65 y. 1 d. On Dec. 28, 1924, he was married to Susan Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Anna-Mrs. Albert Kauffman and Irene), and his stepmother (Mrs. Lucy Yoder). He was a member of the Arthur Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 31, with Paul Sieber and Richard Yordy officiating.

Yoder, Maude, daughter of Samuel J. and Ella (Kauffman) Plank, was born at Eastland, Mo., Nov. 11, 1897; died at Latham Care Center, Inc., Bellefontaine, Ohio, from a stroke, Mar. 6, 1970; aged 72 y. 3 m. 23 d. On Mar. 20, 1955, she was married to Alpha B. Yoder, who died Sept. 6, 1958. Surviving are one sister (Kathryn-Mrs. Emmett D. King), one niece, and 2 nephews. She was a member of the South Union Church, where funeral services were held with Roy S. Koch officiating, assisted by Ralph Smucker; interment in the Fairview Cemetery, West Liberty, Ohio.

Zehr, Elias Michael, son of Joseph J. and Kate (Moshier) Zehr, was born at Croghan, N.Y., July 21, 1905; died at Lowville, N.Y., from a cerebral hemorrhage, Mar. 3, 1970; aged 65 y. 7 m. 10 d. On June 7, 1928, he was married to Martha M. Widrick, who survives. Also surviving are 11 children (Floyd J., Walter E., Eileen-Mrs. Elmer Lehman, Pauline-Mrs. Homer Myers, Ralph D., LaVerne-Mrs. Lee Yoder, Milton J., Margaret-Mrs. Emanuel Gingerich, Carolyn-Mrs. Milford Lyndaker, Joseph J., and Donna L), one brother (Harold), and 3 sisters (Esther-Mrs. Aaron Roggie, Savilla-Mrs. Irving Widrick, and Ruth-Mrs. Bernard Widrick). He was a member of the Lowville Conservative Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 6, with Vernon Zehr, Richard Zehr, Lloyd Boshart, and Elmer Moser officiating; interment at Croghan, N.Y.

Transcribed by Carolyn Hunnicutt, Indiana