Gospel Herald Obituaries - November, 1970

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GOSPEL HERALD - Volume LXIII, Number 43 - November 3, 1970, p. 936

May the sustaining grace and comfort of our Lord bless these who are bereaved.

Bender, Anna J., daughter of Jonas M. and Mary (Beachy) Yoder, was born at Meyersdale, Pa., Sept. 28, 1897; died at the home of her daughter Ella Dorcas, of cancer, Oct. 2, 1970; aged 73 y. 4 d. On Aug. 14, 1924, she was married to Lewis C. Bender, who died Aug. 25, 1931. Surviving are 2 daughters (Lela Virginia ­ Mrs. Paul A. Maust and Ella Dorcas ­ (Mrs. Willard Maust), one son (Martin Lewis), 25 grandchildren, her stepmother (Mrs. Tillie J. Yoder), and one brother (Ervin J. Yoder). She was a member of the Oak Dale Conservative Church. Funeral services were held at the Maple Glen Conservative Church, Grantsville, Md., Oct. 5, with Ivan J. Miller and Elam C. Bender officiating; interment at Oak Dale.

Hieser, Bertha E., daughter of Valentine and Phoebe (Good) Birkey, was born at Hopedale, Ill., Mar. 27, 1885; died at the Mennonite Hospital, Bloomington, Ill., following several strokes, Oct. 9, 1970; aged 85 y. 6 m. 12 d. On Jan 23, 1908, she was married to Amos Hieser, who died Sept. 17, 1942. Surviving are 3 sisters (Katie ­ Mrs Dan Zehr, Ada ­ Mrs. Glenn Foley, and Edna ­ Mrs. Harold Schertz), and 4 brothers (Joe, Alvin, Silas, and Joel). She was a member of the East Bend Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 11, with Irvin Nussbaum and Ivan Birkey officiating; interment in the East Bend Cemetery.

Kratz, Jonas H., son of Jacob and Mary (Hagey) Kratz, was born at Souderton, Pa., Oct. 13, 1874; died at the place of his birth, Oct. 9, 1970; aged 95 y. 11 m. 27 d. On Jan. 29, 1898, he was married to Emma Landis, who died Oct. 2, 1960. Surviving are 5 children (Marietta, Raymond L., Elmer L., Jonas L., and Abraham L.), 12 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 13, with Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey officiating; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Schrock, J. Albert, son of Moses and Mila (Kretzinger) Schrock, was born near Barrs Mills, Ohio, Feb. 2, 1898; died at the Wooster (Ohio) Community Hospital, of cancer, Oct. 11, 1970; aged 72 y. 8 m. 9 d. On Nov. 11, 1925, he was married to Ruth Mast, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Dale), 4 daughters (Doris ­ Mrs. Harry Gerber, Jr., Mrs. Lauretha Hershberger, Carolyn ­ Mrs. John Mast, and Lucille ­ Mrs. Lowell Nofziger), 17 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Cora Levengood), and 2 brothers (Jacob J. and Roy B.). He was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 15, with Paul R. Miller officiating; interment in the church cemetery.

Snider, Connie Sue, daughter of Ernest and Lois (Schiffler) Snider, was stillborn at the San Antonio Hospital, Oct. 8, 1970. Surviving in addition to the parents are one brother (Kenny), one sister (Darlene), and grandparents (Mr. And Mrs. David Snider, and Anna Schiffler). Graveside services were held Oct. 12 in Babyland in Bellvue Cemetery, Ontario, Calif., with Roger Richer officiating.

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GOSPEL HERALD - Volume LXIII, Number 44 - November 10, 1970, p. 959, 960.

May the sustaining grace and comfort of our Lord bless these who are bereaved.

Brubacher, Amos M., son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Martin) Brubacher, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., Dec. 25, 1887; died Sept. 13, 1970; aged 82 y. 8 m. 19 d. Surviving are his wife, the former Mrs. Urias Weber, 3 sons (Wesley, Abner, and Clarence), 4 daughters (Salema ­ Mrs. Moses Baer, Edna ­ Mrs. Allen Baer, Alice ­ Mrs. Edwin Martin, and Mabel ­ Mrs. Martin Baer), 49 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Christian and Isaac), and one sister (Barbara ­ Mrs. Noah Weber). He was preceded in death by his first wife (Lucinda Heer), one son and one daughter in infancy, 2 brothers, and 3 sisters. He was a member of the Hawkesville Church, where funeral services were held, with Simeon Hurst officiating; interment in the Elmira Mennonite Cemetery.

Bulmer, Art, son of Mr. And Mrs. Hardy Bulmer, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, Oct. 17, 1970; aged 56 y. He was married to June Israel, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Calude Martin and Jill), one grandson, his mother, 2 brothers (James M. and C. Robert), and one sister (Helen ­ Mrs. William Marritt). Funeral services were held at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Chapel, Kitchener, with Simeon Hurst and Oscar Snyder officiating; interment in the Hawkesville Community Cemetery.

Burkey, Barbara Alice, daughter of Christian and Nancy (Jauzi) Schweitzer, was born in Beaver Crossing, Neb., July 5, 1899; died at Milford Neb., Following an extended illness, Oct. 4, 1970; aged 71 y. 2 m. 29 d. On Feb. 14, 1917, she was married to Edd Burkey, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Burdette), 4 grandchildren, and 4 great-granddaughters. Funeral services were held at the Bellwood Church Oct. 7, with Herbert L. Yoder and John Willems officiating; interment in the Blue Mound Cemetery, Milford, Neb.

Horst, Margaret, daughter of Michael E. and Mary (Stauffer) Horst, was born near Newton, Kan., July 4, 1893; died at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kan., Oct. 14 1970; aged 77 y. 3 m. 10 d. Surviving are one brother (Paul Horst), one sister-in-law (Anna Horst), and many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 5 brothers. She was a member of the Hesston Church. Funeral services were held at the Whitestone Church Oct. 17, with Peter Wiebe officiating; interment in the Catlin Mennonite Cemetery.

Schrock, Daniel Waldo, son of Waldo and Mary (Crossgrove) Schrock, was born at Wauseon, Ohio, Feb. 5, 1951; died at Bethesda, Md., Oct. 9, 1970; aged 19 y. 8 m. 4 d. Surviving in addition to his parents are his fiancée (Wanda Collins), 2 brothers (Weston and Thurman), and one sister (Mary Ida). He was a member of the Salem Church and at the time of his death was in I-W service as an employee of the National Institute of Health, Education, and Welfare at Bethesda, Md. Funeral services were held at the Salem Church, Waldron, Mich., with Earl Stuckey, Menno Sell, and Frank Byler officiating; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.

Schrock, Nettie, daughter of Noah and Elizabeth (Kinsinger) Schrock, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Jan. 22, 1893; died at Shenks Nursing Home, Wellman, Iowa, Oct. 12, 1970; aged 77 y. 8 m. 20 d. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 4 brothers. She was a member of the East Union Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 14, with J. John J. Miller and Ezra Shenk officiating; interment in the East Cemetery.

Widmer, Clayton John, son of Dan and Viola (Wyse) Widmer, was born in Henry Co., Iowa, Mar. 10, 1921; died unexpectedly at his home near Crawfordsville, Iowa, Oct. 10, 1970; aged 49 y. 7 m. On May 28, 1949, he was married to Mary Lois Swartzendruber, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Lamarr, Kenton, Daniel, and David), 6 brothers (Galen, Willard, Wesley, George, Stanley, and Dale), and one sister (Mrs. Warren Slagel). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers. He was a member of the Bethel Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 12, with Richard Wenger and Willard Liechty officiating; interment in the Bethel Cemetery.

Transcribed by Terri Harper, Utah.

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GOSPEL HERALD - Volume LXIII, Number 45 - November 17, 1970, p. 983, 984.

May the sustaining grace and comfort of our Lord bless these who are bereaved.

Baechler, Joseph Z., son of Joseph S. and Annie (Zehr) Baechler, was born in South Easthope Twp., Ont., Mar. 5, 1880; died in East Zorra Twp., Oct. 11, 1970; aged 90 y. 7 m. 6 d. In 1901, he was married to Christina Bender, who died in 1920. On Aug. 18, 1921, he married Mary Bender, who survives. Also surviving are 10 children (Emerson, William, Omer, Arthur, Ezra, Earl, Joseph, Rufus, Alice-Mrs. Menno Zehr, and Doris-Mrs. Alvin Roth), 42 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters. He was a member of the East Zora Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 14, with Newton L. Gingrich officiating; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Deitz, Ida, daughter of the late Isaac and Catherine (Litwiller) Wagler, was born in Wilmot Twp., Nov. 14, 1901; died at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Aug. 23, 1970; aged 68 y. 9 m. 9 d. On Jan. 26, 1927, she was married to John Deitz, who died Sept. 2, 1967. Surviving are 2 sons (Earl and Clare), one daughter (Magdalene-Mrs. Roy Heyer), 4 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Elmer and Irvin), and 7 sisters (Catherine ­ Mrs. John Leis, Victoria ­ Mrs. Noah Boshart, Magdalene ­ Mrs. Elmer Schwartzentruber, Sarah ­ Mrs. Eli Zehr, Vera ­ Mrs. Eric Schultz, Verna ­ Mrs. Ervin Zehr, and Laura ­ Mrs. Jonas Wagler). She was a member of the St. Agatha Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 26, with Gerald Schwartzentruber and Allen Schwartzentruber officiating.

Gerber, Fannie L., daughter of Jacob and Mary (Zook) Moose, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Sept. 28, 1878; died at her home at Volant, Pa., Oct. 8, 1970; aged 92 y. 10 d. On Aug. 13, 1896, she was married to Jacob H. Gerber, who died Aug. 27, 1945. Surviving are 2 sons (Frank and Mervin), 3 daughters (Mrs. Mary Theken, Mrs. Melva Miller, and Geneva), 27 grandchildren, 77 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Menno Moose). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Mrs. Grace Richael), one son (Elton), one sister, and 3 brothers. She was a member of the Maple Grove Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 11, with Leonard Hershey and Paul Yoder officiating; interment in the church cemetery.

Grasse, Blanche, daughter of John M. and Bertha (Hockman) Landis, was born in New Britain Twp., Bucks Co., Pa., July 6, 1902; died at the home of her son at Topeka, Kan., where she was visiting briefly, Oct. 10, 1970; aged 68 y. 3 m. 4 d. On Feb. 24, 1923, she was married to John M. Grasse, who survives. Also surviving are one son (John M.), 3 daughters (Betty ­ Mrs. Robert C. Alderfer, Evelyn ­ Mrs. Mark Rosenberger, and Ruth ­ Mrs. Jay Henry Detweiler), 13 grandchildren, and one sister (Lillian Grasse). She was a member of the Blooming Glen Church. Funeral services were held at the Hilltown Baptist Church, Oct. 15, with Rev. George Lynch and David F. Derstine, Jr., officiating; interment in the Hilltown Baptist Church Cemetery.

Johnson, Charles K., son of John L. and Katie (Keyser) Johnson, was born in Salford Twp., Jan. 29, 1899; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., of Parkinson's disease, Oct. 12, 1970; aged 71 y. 8 m. 13 d. On May 22, 1920, he was married to Linda Kratz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters ( Miriam ­ Mrs. Lester Trauger and Catherine ­ Mrs. Abram C. Alderfer), and 7 grandchildren. He was a member of the Upper Skippack Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 17, with Charles A. Ness and Jacob T. Landes officiating; interment in the Upper Skippack Mennonite Cemetery.

Kreider, John E., was born at Sterling, Ill., May 12, 1882; died at Sterling, Ill., Oct. 15, 1970; aged 88 y. 5 m. 3 d. Surviving are his wife (Jennie), one son (Charles), one daughter (Mrs. Lloyd Hauger), 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandsons, and one brother (Amos). He was a member of the Science Ridge Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 17, with Edwin Stalter officiating; interment in the Science Ridge Cemetery.

Litwiller, Alan Wayne, son of Roger and Janice Litwiller, was born at Ft. Dodge, Iowa, June 22, 1969; died at Pocahontas, Iowa, Oct. 25, 1970; aged 1 y. 4 m. 3 d. Surviving in addition to his parents are his maternal grandfather (Carl Julifs), paternal grandparents (Glenn Litwillers), maternal great-grandfather (Herman Meyer), and paternal great-grandparents (Simon Litwillers). Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery with Luther Hermann and James Detweiler officiating.

Litwiller, Lydia, daughter of Daniel and Magdelena (Schwartzentruber) Boshart, was born in Wilmot Twp., Jan. 18, 1893; died at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Oct. 8, 1970; aged 77 y. 9 m. 10 d. On Feb. 10, 1914, she was married to Noah Litwiller, who died Sept. 27, 1969. Surviving are 2 sons (Oliver and Harold), one daughter (Ruth ­ Mrs. Mahlon Yantzi), 12 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Noah and Milton), and 2 sisters (Edith ­ Mrs. Moses Schwartzentruber and Irene ­ Mrs. Joel Jantzi). She was a member of the St. Agatha Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 11, with Gerald Schwartzentruber and Allen Schwartzentruber officiating.

Livingston, John E., son of Jacob J. and Ellen (Lohi) Livingston, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Dec. 29, 1909; died Sept. 23, 1970; aged 60 y. 8 m. 24 d. Surviving are his mother, one daughter (Florence Ellen ­ Mrs. Robert Kinsey), 4 grandchildren, and one sister (Minnie ­ Mrs. Ralph Cable). He was preceded in death by one sister, one brother, and his father. Funeral services were held at the Mason Funeral Home, with Harry C. Blough and Elvin Holsopple officiating; interment in the Blough Mennonite Cemetery.

Moyer, Erwin Geil, son of Jonas and Amanda (Beil) Moyer, was born in New Britain Twp., Bucks Co., Pa., July 8, 1894; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., of a heart attack, Oct. 15, 1970; aged 75 y. 3 m. 7 d. On June 2, 1917, he was married to Katie Baum Stover, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Ernest ), 3 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mary Weisel), and one brother (Willis D.). He was a member of the Blooming Glen Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 19, with David F. Derstine, Jr., officiating; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Bruno, Nickolas, son of Mr. And Mrs. James Bruno, was born at Spanish, Ont., Sept. 2, 1931; died at Glen Allan, Ont., Oct. 18, 1970; aged 39 y. 1 m. 16 d. On Jan. 21, 1956, he was married to Betty Wilbee, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children Rozanne, Linda, Donaldo, James, and Elizabeth). He was a member of the Glen Allan Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 20, with Nelson Martin officiating; interment in the Glen Allan Cemetery.

Shank, Harry M., son of John and Anna (Mylin) Shank, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Apr. 4, 1898; died at the Osteopathic Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 7, 1970; aged 72 y. 6 m. 3 d. On Mar. 27, 1921, he was married to Esther M. Gerlach, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Harry, Jr., E. Benjamin, and J. David), 3 daughters (Dorothy ­ Mrs. Melvin Martin, Naomi ­ Mrs. Donald Witmer, and Esther ­ Mrs. Elvin Sangrey), 21 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mrs. Ada Stauffer, Mrs. Anna Breneman, Martha ­ Mrs. Joseph Breneman, and Verna ­ Mrs. Paul Shelly), and 3 brothers (John M., Norman M., and J. Clayton). He was preceded in death by one son (Irvin) and one daughter (Martha Jane). He was a member of the River Corner Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 10, with C. Mylin Shenk and David N. Thomas officiating; interment in the Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder, Mary Alma, daughter of Daniel and Mattie (Hostetler) Gilbert, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Aug. 26, 1916; died in Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., Oct. 16, 1970; aged 54 y. 1 m. 20 d. She was married to Earl K. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Hilda ­ Mrs. Lee Schofield, Floyd, and Gary), one grandchild, and one brother (Clyde). She was a member of the Blough Church. Funeral services were held in the home, with Arthur McPhee officiating, and at the Blough Church, with Harry C. Blough and Arthur McPhee officiating; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Young, Richard, son of Henry and Laurie (Flynn) Young, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 25, 1936; died at the Montgomery Hospital, Aug. 10, 1970; aged 33 y. 7 m. 16 d. He was married to Joyce Edward, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (heather Lynn), 3 sons (Richard George, Jr., Kerry Michael, and Erik Matthew), one sister (Mrs. Laurie Davis), and 2 brothers (Robert F. and Ronald). He was a member of the Metacton Church, Worcester, Pa., where funeral services were held Aug. 14, with Warren B. Metzler officiating; interment in the Methacton cemetery.

*Transcribed by Terri Harper, Utah.

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GOSPEL HERALD - Volume LXIII, Number 46 - November 24, 1970, p. 999, 1000.

May the sustaining grace and comfort of our Lord bless these who are bereaved.

Derstine, Willis A., son of Henry L. and Katie (Alderfer) Derstine, was born in Franconia Twp., Montgomery Co., Pa., June 7, 1902; died at the Doylestown (Pa.) Hospital, from a heart attack following surgery, Oct. 27, 1970; aged 68 y. 4 m. 20 d. He was married to Emma Diller, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Joseph D.), 2 foster sons (Henry and Joseph Weaver), 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Minnie Anders and Eva A. Derstine), and 3 brothers (Norman A., Clayton A., and Ellwood A.). He was a member of the Souderton Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 31, with Richard C. Detweiler, Russell B. Musselman, and Alvin A. Derstine officiating; interment in the Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.

Gerber, Veronica, daughter of Christian and Annie (Lichty) Jantzi, was born near Wellesley, Ont., Mar. 17, 1876; died at the home of her daughter Rachel, near Tavistock, Ont.; aged 94 y. 6 m. 25 d. On Nov. 13, 1895, she was married to Michael Gerber, who died on May 23, 1943. Surviving are 5 sons (Emanuel, Aaron, Elmer, Stevanus, and Michael), 3 daughters (Annie ­ Mrs. David O. Erb, Ida ­ Mrs. Ezra Stiere, and Rachael ­ Mrs. Ervin Bender), 46 grandchildren, 96 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandchild, 2 great-grandchildren, 6 brothers, and 4 sisters. She was a member of the Maple Viuew Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 15, with Chris O. Erb and Vernon Zehr officiating; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Herr, John H., son of Jacob H. and Barbara (Huber) Herr, was born in Pequea Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., Aug. 31, 1907; died in the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, of a heart condition Aug. 10, 1970; aged 62 y. 11 m. 9 d. On Feb. 10, 1931, he was married to Rhoda Denlinger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 foster children (Donald E. Garman and Betty Ann ­ Mrs. Joseph Martin), 8 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Elizabeth ­ Mrs. Walter Herr and Edith), and 2 brothers (George K. and Aaron H.). He was a member of Mellinger Church. Funeral services were held Aug. 13, with Harry Lefever and Nelson Landis officiating; interment in the Mellinger Cemetery.

Landis, Elvin M., son of Milton B. and Sue (Rohrer) Landis was born in Upper Leacock Twp., Apr. 1, 1903; died at his home at Manheim, Pa., of a heart attack, Oct. 1, 1970; aged 67 y. 6 m. He was married to Sarah K. Ront, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (C. Elvin, Paul R., Robert M., and John J.), 16 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one sister (Grace ­ Mrs. Hershey Groff). He was a member of the Stumptown Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 4, with Paul G. Landis, Lloyd Eby, and John Oberholtzer officiating; interment in the Stumptown Mennonite Cemetery.

Metz, Aaron Bower, son of Benjamin and Lizzie (Bower) Metz, was born in Towamencin Twp., Pa., June 9, 1899; died in the North Penn Hospital, Lansdale, Pa., of heart failure resulting from heart attack and long siege, Oct. 20, 1970; aged 71 y. 4 m. 11 d. On Apr. 18, 1923, he was married to Mamie Kulp, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Jean ­ Mrs. Paul N. Kraybill), 5 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Benjamin, Sheridan, and John), and one sister (Lizzie ­ Mrs. Norman Freed). He was a member of the Plains Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 24, with John E. Lapp and Charles Gogel officiating; interment in the Plains Cemetery.

Moyer, Nelson A., son of Tobias and Kate (Alderfer) Moyer, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Nov. 2, 1890; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., of meningitis, Oct. 27, 1970; aged 79 y. 11 m. 25 d. His wife died Nov. 16, 1961. Surviving are 4 children (Bessie M. Landes, Nevin L., Nelson, and Mahlon), 21 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Raymond A., Laaden A., Vincent A., and Wilmer), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Lizzie Hackman and Katie Moyer). He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 31, with Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey officiating; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Musser, Susan Amelia, daughter of Graybill and Mary (Wanner) Zimmerman, was born May 27, 1909; died Oct. 28, 1970; aged 61 y. 5 m. 1 d. Surviving are her husband (Paul M. Musser), 3 daughters (Mary Elizabeth ­ Mrs. Luke High, Ella Mae ­ Mrs. Oscar Maust, and Barbara Anne ­ Mrs. Ivan Fox), 20 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Anna Kreider, Esther ­ Mrs. Walter Bowman, Charlotte ­ Mrs. Clayton Zeesiet, and Mrs. Mary Zimmerman), and 5 brothers (John, Martin Z., Leroy Z., David Z., and Paul Z.). She was a member of the Bowmansville Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 31, with Wilmer Leaman and Benjamin Weaver officiating; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Raines, Kevin Jay, son of William and Jeannean (Middaugh) Raines, was born at Wichita, Kan., Oct. 14, 1970; died at Wichita, Kan., of a premature birth, Oct. 14, 1970; aged 4 hours. Funeral services were held at the Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco, Ind., Oct. 17, with John C. King officiating; interment in the Huntertown Cemetery.

Roupp, Lillie, daughter of Ferdinand and Lina Balmer, was born at Harper, Kan., Aug. 30, 1895; died at the Bethel Hospital, Newton, Kan., Oct. 10, 1970; aged 75 y. 1 m. 10 d. on Apr. 21, 1918, she was married to John Roupp, who died Feb. 18, 1970. Surviving are 3 sons (Willard, Milford, and Delbert), 2 daughters (Ruth ­ Mrs. Paul Yutzy and Elda ­ Mrs. Adolf Guhr), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Lavina Hartzler, Dessie ­ Mrs. Henry Headrick, Ruth ­ Mrs. Amra Hostetler, and Rena ­ Mrs. Vernon Glassburn). She was a member of the Whitestone Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 13, with Jerry Weaver and Earl Buckwalter officiating; interment in the Pennsylvania Cemetery with Allen Erb officiating.

Schwartz, Susan, daughter of Eli A. and Amanda (Yoder) Mast, was born at Burton, Ohio, Dec. 20, 1929; died at Orrville, Ohio, Oct. 16, 1970; aged 40 y. 10 m. 26 d. She was married to Sam Schwartz, who survives. Also surviving are 9 children (Robert, Amos, Betty, Sally, David, Linda, Darlene, Dennis, and Debbie), and one grandchild. She was a member of the Maple View Conservative Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 18, with Irvin Miller and Ray Mullet officiating; interment in the Maple View Conservative Mennonite Cemetery.

Witmer, Lavina H., daughter of Aaron and Elizabeth (Horning) Good, was born Nov. 17, 1885; died Oct. 26, 1970; aged 84 y. 11 m. 9 d. Her husband, Samuel Witmer, died in 1967. Surviving are 3 daughters (Anna ­ Mrs. Sylvester Long, Sadie ­ Mrs. Lawrence Weaver, and Edna ­ Mrs. Dale Carpenter), 4 sons (Aaron G., Paul G., Ivan G., and Roy G.), 25 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and one sister (Annie ­ Mrs. Aaron Musser). She was a member of the Bowmansville Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 29, with Benjamin Weaver and Wilmer Leaman officiating; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

*Transcribed by Terri Harper, Utah.


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