Gospel Herald Obituaries - August, 1972

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXV, Number 30 - August 1, 1972, pages 619, 620.

Helmuth.- Michael Chad, son of Andrew N. and Joan (Kauffman) Helmuth, was born at Decatur, Ill., June 12, 1972; died at Decatur, Ill., June 23, 1972; aged 11 d. Surviving is one sister (Margaret Ann). Graveside services were held at the Arthur Mennonite Church Cemetery June 24, in charge of Paul Sieber.

Herschberger.- Seth B., son of Benjamin S. and Lydia (Schmucker) Herschberger, was born at Nappanee, Ind., Mar. 13, 1889; died of cancer at Arthur, Ill., June 25, 1972; aged 83 y. 3 m. 12 d. On Dec. 12, 1911, he was married to Elizabeth Y. Yoder, who preceded him in death June 28, 1965. Surviving are 3 brothers (Henry B., David B., and Annanias B.) and 2 sisters (Mrs. Sarah Mast and Mrs. George D. Plank). He was a member of the Arthur Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 28, in charge of Paul Sieber; interment in Yoder Cemetery, Arthur, Ill.

Kauffman.- Anna L., daughter of David and Elizabeth (Hess) Leaman, was born in Manheim Twp., Pa., Aug. 2l, 1891; died at her home in East Hempfield Twp., Pa., June 23, 1972; aged 80 y. 10 m. 2 d. She was married to Elmer N. Kauffman, who preceded her in death in 1963. She is survived by 2 daughters (Beatrice-Mrs. Benjamin H. Bear and Mildred-Mrs. Hubert Pellman), 4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Elizabeth-Mrs. Simon Landis). She was a member of the East Petersburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 26, in charge of Elam Stauffer, John Shenk, and Irvin Kreider; interment in East Petersburg Cemetery.

Martin.- Hazel, daughter of Moses and Rosetta (Culp) Culp, was born at Wakarusa, Ind., Nov. 9, 1898; died of a heart attack at Wakarusa, Ind., Dec. 3, 1971; aged 72 y. 24 d. On Sept. 27, 1917, she was married to Ellis Martin, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Verda-Mrs. Ivan Nunemaker), 2 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Amanda-Mrs. Elmer Shafer). She was a member of the Holdeman Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Olive Mennonite Church Dec. 5, in charge of Willard Conrad; interment in Olive Cemetery.

Mast.- Eli J., son of Jonas and Sadie (Plank) Mast, was born at Arthur, Ill., Jan. 31, 1914; died of a heart attack at Arthur, Ill., Mar. 21, 1972; aged 58 y. 1 m. 21 d. On Aug. 5, 1946, he was married to Mattie Troyer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Deborah, Dianne, and Vicki), one sister (Mrs. Wayne Nelson), and 2 brothers (Henry and Melvin). He was a member of the Arthur Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 23, in charge of Paul Sieber; interment in Arthur Cemetery.

Miller.- Oba A., son of Jacob J. C. and Ada (Bender) Miller, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., May 11, 1908; died of a heart attack at Middlebury, Ind., July 10, 1972; aged 64 y. 1 m. 29 d. On Dec. 20, 1928, he was married to Fannie C. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Alvin, Clarence, and Jonas), 3 daughters (Laura-Mrs. Mahlon Gingerich, Sara-Mrs. John L. Miller, and Mrs. Mary Graber), 18 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Clarence, Olen, Chris, and Lester), and 4 sisters (Barbara-Mrs. Jacob Hochstetler, Alice-Mrs. Jacob Hochstetler, Mattie-Mrs. Elmer K. Miller, and Nancy-Mrs. Melvin Lambright). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 12, in charge of Russell Krabill and Samuel J. Troyer; interment in Union Chapel Cemetery.

Perry.- Bertha, daughter of J. L. and Rhoda (Landis) Weldy, was born in Wakarusa, Ind., Apr. 2, 1900; died at the Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Ind., July 10, 1972; aged 72 y. 3 m. 7 d. On Sept. 6, 1919, she was married to Earl Harter, who preceded her in death Sept. 22, 1966. On Nov. 27, 1969, she was married to Lee Perry, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Miriam-Mrs. Willis Nunemaker, Violet-Mrs. Edward Schrock, and Letha-Mrs. Dale Nafziger), one son (Wayne Harter), six stepchildren (Irene-Mrs. Oscar Tavernier, Virginia-Mrs. Pete Snell, Evelyn-Mrs. Lowell Mikel, Mabel-Mrs. Joyce Culp, and Robert and Kenneth Perry), 17 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Eldon, Myron, and Dwight Weldy). She was a member of the Holdeman Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Olive Mennonite Church July 12, in charge of Willard Conrad and Sam Hostetler; interment in Olive Cemetery.

Petersheim.- Emma K., daughter of Daniel M. and Annie (Kennel) Petersheim, was born Oct. 12, 1892; died at the Ephrata (Pa.) Hospital, July 13, 1972; aged 79 y. 9 m. 1 d. Surviving are one foster brother (Wilkins Howe) and one foster sister (Susan Little). She was a member of the Conestoga Mennonite Church, Morgantown, Pa., where funeral services were held July 15, in charge of S. Roy Glick and Ira A. Kurtz; interment in Milwood Cemetery.

Roth.- Elaine Rebecca, daughter of Amos and Velma (Short) Roth, was born at Wauseon, Ohio, Feb. 20, 1953; died of cancer at Mott's Childrens Hospital, Ann Arbor, Mich., June 24, 1972; aged 19 y. 4 m. 4 d. Surviving are her parents and her maternal grandmother (Mrs. Edith Short). She was a member of the Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 27, in charge of Lester Roth and Dale Wyse; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.

Schweitzer.- Elmer, son of Daniel and Anna (Erb) Schweitzer, was born near Beaver Crossing, Neb., Aug. 15, 1898; died at the Warren Memorial Hospital, Friend, Neb., July 4, 1972; aged 73 y. 10 m. 19 d. On Jan. 24, 1923, he was married to Gertrude Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Dean, Ardis-Mrs. Delbert Boshart, Gerald, Cleo, and Eleanor-Mrs. Richard Roth), 19 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Elizabeth-Mrs. Joe Miller, Martha-Mrs. Ben Roth, Agnes-Mrs. Floyd Steckley, and Estella), and 2 brothers (Orval and Dan). He was preceded in death by 3 sisters, one brother, and 3 grandchildren. He was a member of the East Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 6, in charge of Oliver Roth, Norman Beckler, and Milton Troyer; interment in the church cemetery.

Shover.- David E., son of Samuel B. and Anna M. (Burkholder) Shover, was born near Newville, Pa., Sept. 22, 1902; died at his home after a brief illness, May 20, 1972; aged 69 y. 7 m. 28 d. On Nov. 11, 1936, he was married to Mary E. Charlton, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (D. Marlin, Mildred E., and Harold E.). Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of Diller Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held May 24 at the Frank C. Egger Funeral Home, Newville, in charge of Marvin L. Ruth and Clarence Kuhns; interment in the Prospect Hill Cemetery.

Sleekly.- Mary, daughter of Henry and Kathern (Steider) Saltzman. was born at Milford, Neb., Apr. 14, 1891; died at Upland, Calif., June 18, 1972; aged 81 y. 2 m. 4 d. She was married to John Steckly, who preceded her in death in Dec. 1951. Surviving are 3 daughters (Luella Arends, Thelma Cooley, and Dorretta Seeley), 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one sister (Elizabeth Kennel), and 3 brothers (Alvin, Bill, and Jess Saltzman). Funeral services were held at the Volland-Hodgman-Splain Mortuary in Milford, in charge of Sterling Stauffer and Oliver Roth; interment in East Fairview Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Stoudt.- Norman N., son of Henry L. and Magdalena (Nice) Stoudt, was born at Doylestown, Pa., Nov. 20, 1900; died of a heart attack at Souderton, Pa., July 11, 1972; aged 71 y. 6 m. 21 d. Surviving are 2 brothers (Jacob N. and Paul N.), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Laura Yoder, Mrs. Harvey Blank, and Mrs. Franklin Moore). He was a member of the Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 13, in charge of Russell B. Musselman; interment in Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.

Swartzendruber.- Lloyd, son of Harvey and Sarah (Freyenberger) Swartzendruber, was born in Wayland, Iowa, July 15, 1900; died at the Henry County Memorial Hospital after a short illness, July 3, 1972; aged 71 y. 11 m. 18 d. On Feb. 19, 1922, he was married to Ethel Yohn, who preceded him in death Aug. 7, 1965. Surviving are 2 children (Edwin and Mary Vaughn-Mrs. Duane Widmer), 5 granddaughters, 2 brothers (Emerson and Roy), and one sister (Grace-Mrs. John R. Rhodes). He was a member of the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 5, in charge of Orie L. Roth and Vernon Gerig; interment in the Sugar Creek Cemetery.

Thomas.- Ella E., daughter of William and Martha Jones, was born in Washington County, Va., Oct. 12, 1900; died at her home at Conestoga, Pa., Mar. 18, 1972; aged 71 y. 5 m. 6 d. She was married to Sandy Thomas, who preceded her in death in 1959. She is survived by 10 children (Ester-Mrs. Frank Creasy, Hattie Louise-Mrs. Wright, Nellie-Mrs. Earl Creasy, Ella Mae-Mrs. Nevin Shaffer, Winniona-Mrs. Theodore Ortman, Goldie-Mrs. George Creasy, Preston, Coy Lee, King Edward, and Donald), 72 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Conley, Martin, Jackson, and Walker), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Ruby Cramlit, Mrs. Clara Criner, and Charlotte Jones). She was a member of the Columbia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 22, in charge of Paul K. Charles and Amos M. Hess; interment in the Rawlinsville Mennonite Cemetery.

Wenger.- Katie, daughter of John C. and Mary (Eicher) Roth, was born in Noble, Iowa, Apr. 30, 1894; died at Wayland, Iowa, June 30, 1972; aged 78 y. 2 m. On Jan. 9, 1913, she was married to Dave Wenger, who preceded her in death Mar. 27, 1942. Surviving are 2 sons (Emery and Glen), 3 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Vernon Wyse, Martha-Mrs. Neal Roth, and Elizabeth-Mrs. Robert Sutter), and one sister (Mrs. Eliza Zehr). She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Orie and an infant son). She was a member of the Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 3, in charge of Elmer Wyse and Richard Wenger; interment in the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Yoder.- Effie Marie, daughter of David and Martha (Baumgartner) Falb, was born in Orrville, Ohio, Feb. 2, 1910; died of a heart attack at Louisville, Ohio, May 21, 1972; aged 62 y. 3 m. 19 d. On June 3, 1932, she was married to Orris Lincoln Yoder, who preceded her in death May 25, 1964. Surviving are 2 sons (Dale Laverne and Warren David), 5 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Ivan, Milton, and George), and one sister (Irene-Mrs. Irvin Schloneger). One daughter (Norma Jean) and one son (Harold Ray) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Stoner Heights Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held May 24, in charge of Harold Grant Stoltzfus and Elvin J. Sommers; interment in the Beech Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Yoder.- Harold Duane, son of Ivan and Pearl (Villard) Yoder, was born in Wolford, N.D., Feb. 25. 1941; died at Fargo, N.D., June 19, 1972; aged 31 y. 3 m. 25 d. Surviving are his mother, one brother (Larry), and 4 sisters (Donna-Mrs. La Verne Mast, Marlene-Mrs. Richard Volk, Opel, and Evangeline). He was a member of the Lakeview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 22, in charge of Vernon Hochstetler; interment in Lakeview Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder.- Moses, son of David A. and Mattie Yoder, was born at White Cloud, Mich., June 19, 1896; died at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Ind., June 23, 1972; aged 75 y. 4 d. On Aug. 29, 1914, he was married to Barbara Ellen Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Mattie-Mrs. Harvey Schmucker, Enna-Mrs. John Miller, and Edith-Mrs. Ira Yoder), 2 sons (Fora and Orva), 19 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Lawrence and Samuel), and one sister (Mary Ann-Mrs. Carl Eash). He was a member of the Prairie Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 27, in charge of Russell Krabill and Howard Zehr; interment in the Prairie Street Cemetery.

Yoder.- Myra, daughter of Christian K. and Abi (Yoder) Miller, was born in East Uniontown, Ohio, May 30, 1881; died at Denbigh, Va., June 26, 1972; aged 91 y. 27 d. On Mar. 1, 1903, she was married to Emmanuel E. Hahn, who preceded her in death Nov. 26, 1948; On Nov. 13, 1950, she was married to J. Harvey Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Bessie H. Schaefer and Esther H. Burkholder), 3 sons (Mahlon, Raymond, and Melvin), 17 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Anna Miller and Mrs. Mary Shank), and one brother (Ernest C. Miller). One son (Titus) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Warwick River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 28, in charge of Truman H. Brunk and Kenneth G. Good; interment in Warwick River Cemetery.

Youtzy.- Charles, son of William and Clara (Miller) Youtzy, was born near Mattawana, Pa., Nov. 23, 1884; died at Lewistown, Pa., Apr. 12, 1972; aged 87 y. 4 m. 20 d. He was married to Belle Moist, who preceded him in death in 1945. Surviving are 2 daughters (Helen and Mrs. Beatrice Sunderland), 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Louella-Mrs. Vance). One son (Harold) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Mattawana Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Booth Funeral Home, in charge of Newton Yoder and Samuel Kauffman; interment in Pine Glen Cemetery.

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Bontrager.- Susan, daughter of John J. and Barbara (Yoder) Miller, was born at Kalona, Iowa, Mar. 27, 1907; died of heart failure at Kalona, Iowa, July 3, 1972; aged 65 y. 3 m. 6 d. On Mar. 17, 1935, she was married to Fernandis J. Bontrager, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Emma Grace-Mrs. Werner Will and Joyce Ann-Mrs. Carroll Lehman), 6 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Leroy and Thomas). One son (Duane Franklin) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Sunnyside Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 6, in charge of David L. Yoder, Eli D. Miller, and Morris Swartzendruber; interment in East Union Cemetery.

Conner.- Beryl, son of James C. and Nina (Wallace) Conner, was born at Burr Oak, Kan., July 27, 1902; died during open heart surgery at Bryan Memorial Hospital, Lincoln, Neb., July 12, 1972; aged 69 y. 11 m. 15 d. On Aug. 12, 1937, he was married to Edith Kremer, who survives. Also surviving are one son (James), one daughter (Rosemary-Mrs. Stan Thomas), 6 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Audrey Bell and Mrs. Ila Clark), and one brother (Don). He was a member of the Bellwood Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 15, in charge of Herbert L. Yoder; interment in Blue Mound Cemetery, Milford, Neb.

Geiser.- Frank A., son of Allen and Orpha (Gerber) Geiser, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Nov. 21, 1940; died instantly in an automobile accident July 14, 1972; aged 31 y. 7 m. 23 d. On Sept. 5, 1964, he was married to Janet Sullivan, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, one daughter (Jenifer), 2 sisters (Esther-Mrs. Lloyd Lehman and Doris-Mrs. David Miller), and 6 brothers (Amos, Gilbert, Sylvester, Peter, Daniel, and Ray). One brother (Nathan) preceded him in death, Aug. 14, 1956. He was a member of the Kidron Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 16, in charge of Bill Detweiler; interment in the church cemetery.

Hartz.- Amos, son of Jacob and Malinda (Beiler) Hartz, was born at Elverson, Pa., Oct. 3, 1884; died at St. Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., July 17, 1972; aged 87 y. 9 m. 14 d. On Jan. 27, 1910, he was married to Susan Kurtz, who survives. He was the last survivor of his immediate family. He was a member of the Conestoga Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 19, in charge of Omar Kurtz, Ira Kurtz, Henry Swartley, and John Glick; interment in the Conestoga Church Cemetery.

Hartzler.- Libbie B., daughter of Joseph Z. and Sarah (Hartzler) Yoder, was born at Belleville, Pa., Mar. 13, 1881; died at Belleville, Pa., June 22, 1972; aged 91 y. 3 m. 9 d. On Feb. 16, 1905, she was married to Samuel D. Hartzler, who preceded her in death Jan. 7, 1970. Surviving are 2 children (Lena-Mrs. Bennett Byler and Tura), 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one sister (Arie Stayrook), and one half brother (Samuel). She was preceded in death by one son (Harvey J.) and one grandson. She was a member of the Locust Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Belleville, Pa., June 26, in charge of Gerald Peachey, John B. Zook, and Erie Renno; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.

Kauffman.- Harold S., son of David and Fannie (Denlinger) Kauffman, was born at Gap, Pa., Mar. 8, 1922; died when struck by a car in front of his home at Gordonville, Pa., June 4, 1972; aged 50 y. 2 m. 27 d. On Apr. 14, 1949, he was married to Mary Stoltzfus, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Gerald L.), one daughter (Doris Ann), one sister, 3 brothers, 3 foster sisters, and 2 foster brothers. He was a member of the Monterey Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held June 7, in charge of Gordon Zook and Clair Eby; interment in Kinzers Mennonite Cemetery.

Kinzie.- Sylvia, daughter of Levi and Sarah (Reist) Snyder, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., Jan. 26, 1893; died at South-Waterloo Hospital, Galt, Ont., July 4, 1972; aged 79 y. 5 m. 8 d. On Feb. 1, 1916, she was married to Isaiah Kinzie, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Willard), 3 daughters (Dorothy-Mrs. R. Ritchie, Jean-Mrs. Don Pearce, and Edith), one brother (Gordon), and 6 sisters (Maggie-Mrs. M. Moyer, Estelle-Mrs. H. Weber, Myra-Mrs. B. Shantz, Ada-Mrs. C. Rudy, Mary-Mrs. Frank Henry, and Melinda-Mrs. Roy Hagey). She was a member of the Preston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 6, in charge of Rufus Jutzi; interment in the Hagey Cemetery.

Kurtz.- David M., Sr., son of Jacob S. and Lydia (Mast) Kurtz, was born at Morgantown, Pa., Dec. 28, 1895; died at Devon Nursing Home, Devon, Pa., June 26, 1972; aged 76 y. 5 m. 29 d. He was married to Carrie Beiler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Edith-Mrs. Aaron E. Smoker, Florence-Mrs. Jesse J. Beiler, and Ada), 2 sons (Urie and David, Jr.), 15 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Linnie-Mrs. John E. Kauffman and Anna-Mrs. Levi S. Beiler), and 5 brothers (Christian J., Ira A., Harvey M., Jacob M., and Joseph I.). He was a member of Conestoga Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 29, in charge of Harvey Z. Stoltzfus and Benjamin T. Weaver; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Miller.- Clarence E., son of Wesley and Sarah (Stutzman) Miller, was born in Waupecong, Ind., June 29, 1880; died June 8, 1972; aged 91 y. 11 m. 10 d. On Mar. 24, 1915, he was married to Mary Beachy, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (William and Earl), one daughter (Iris-Mrs. George Malin), 4 sisters (Mrs. Clyde Zook, Mrs. James Smith, Mrs. Maurice Kauffman, and Mrs. Leo Richards), and 5 brothers (Ernest, Lester, Willis, Otis, and Rollie). He was preceded in death by one 17-year-old son (Harry), and 3 infant sons. He was a member of the Holly Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 10, in charge of Abner Miller and Abe Minnich; interment in the Holly Grove Cemetery.

Miller.- Fannie, daughter of John P. and Elizabeth (Freyenberger) Beck, was born at Wauseon, Ohio, Jan. 30, 1888; died of cancer at Fairlawn Haven, Archbold, Ohio, June 6, 1972; aged 84 y. 4 m. 7 d. On Aug. 1, 1909, she was married to Isaiah N. Aeschlimen, who preceded her in death Jan. 14, 1919. On Sept. 16, 1924, she was married to John H. Miller, who died June 19, 1950. Surviving are 4 children (John, Omar, and Clayton Aeschlimen and Viola Babcock), 12 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and a large number of stepgrandchildren. She was a member of the West Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 9, in charge of Edward Diener and P. L. Frey; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Streicher.- Annie, daughter of John and Magdalene (Zehr) Bender, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont, Apr. 9, 1901; died of cancer at Stratford, Ont., July 11, 1972; aged 71 y. 3 m. 2 d. On Jan. 4, 1923, she was married to David Streicher, who survives. Also surviving are one brother (Joseph), and 2 sisters (Bena-Mrs. Joseph Kropf and Elizabeth-Mrs. John Schwartzentruber). She was preceded in death by one brother. Funeral services were held at the Tavistock Mennonite Church July 13, in charge of Wilmer R. Martin; interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder.- Barbara Louise, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Stauffer, was born at Milford, Neb., Feb. 27, 1891; died of heart disease at London, Ont., July 13, 1972; aged 81 y. 3 m. 16 d. On Oct. 27, 1910, she was married to Jacob Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Wayne), 2 daughters (Elva-Mrs. Wallace Bender and Goldie-Mrs. Roy Ferguson), 16 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Annie Mauer, Mrs. Millie Yoder, and Mrs. Ida King). She was preceded in death by two sons (Glenn and Ernie), 1 grandchild, 1 great-grandchild, 5 sisters, and 2 brothers. She was a member of the Tavistock Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 15, in charge of Wilmer R. Martin; interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.

Zehr.- Henry, son of Menno and Amanda (Bender) Zehr, was born at Milverton, Ont., Sept. 14, 1916; died at St. Marys General Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., July 12, 1972; aged 55 y. 9 m. 28 d. On Feb. 18, 1939, he was married to Arleatha Kropf, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Glen, Larry, and Murray), one daughter (Karen), 4 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Lorne, Stanley, and Elroy), and 2 sisters (Viola-Mrs. Wilfred Kropf and Ida-Mrs. Floyd Smythe). He was a member of the St. Agatha Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 14, in charge of Gerald Schwartzentruber and Elmer Schwartzentruber; interment in church cemetery.

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Allebach.- Clayton F., son of John G. and Lucy (Freed) Allebach, was born in Hilltown Twp., Pa., May 7, 1914; died at Sellersville, Pa., July 15, 1972; aged 58 y. 2 m. 8 d. Surviving are 4 brothers (Irvin F., Joseph F., Norman F., and Paul F.). He was a member of the Rockhill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 19, in charge of Clinton Landis, Roy Allebach, and Henry Ruth; interment in church cemetery.

Detweiler.- Cora, daughter of Hiram and Emma Jane (Moyer) Moyer, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Feb. 12, 1886; died of a cardiac arrest in Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., July 22, 1972; aged 86 y. 5 m. 10 d. On Sept. 9, 1905, she was married to A. Frank Detweiler, who preceded her in death Oct. 25, 1961. Surviving are one son (Willard M.), one grandson, and 4 foster children (Leroy Bean, Alfred Detter, Joseph Scampton, and Kathryn Walkers). She was a member of the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., July 26, in charge of David F. Derstine, Jr.; interment in the Blooming Glen Church Cemetery.

Erb.- Lena, daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Bender) Birkey, was born in Iowa County, Iowa, Dec. 30, 1874; died at Pleasantview, Kalona, Iowa, July 19, 1972; aged 97 y. 6 m. 19 d. On Nov. 22, 1894, she was married to John Erb, who preceded her in death Feb. 1, 1943. Surviving are one daughter (Katie-Mrs. Ed Swartzendruber), 2 sons (Truman and Earl), 9 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the West Union Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church July 22, in charge of Alva Swartzendruber and Emery Hochstetler; interment in West Union Cemetery.

Hershberger.- Andrew, son of Simon and Savilla (Miller) Hershberger, was born near Goltry, Okla., May 20, 1904; died of cancer at Harper (Kan.) Hospital, July 14, 1972; aged 68 y. 1 m. 24 d. On May 4, 1947, he was married to Ruth Schmidt, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Donald, Roy, and Dale), one brother (Levi), and one sister (Phebe-Mrs. Lester Selzer). He was a member of the Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 16, in charge of Robert Zehr and Gary Harms; interment in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

Nyce.- Elmer S., son of Richard and Amanda (Schwent) Nyce, was born at Hatfield, Pa., Jan. 11, 1886; died of acute myocardial infarction at Souderton, Pa., June 5, 1972; aged 86 y. 4 m. 25 d. On May 28, 1904, he was married to Lizzie W. Nyce, who survives. Also surviving are 3 grandsons and 13 great-grandchildren. One son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 8, in charge of Floyd Hackman and Willard Shisler; interment in Salford Mennonite Cemetery.

Snead.- Ally Cleveland, son of John Edward and Willie (Humphries) Snead, was born in Augusta Co., Va., Sept. 5, 1902; died at Waynesboro Community Hospital, Waynesboro, Va., July 18, 1972; aged 69 y. 10 m, 13 d. He was married to Sallie Robertson, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Annie-Mrs. William Gelet and Frances-Mrs. Earl Huffman), one son (William C.), 8 grandchildren, one great-grandson, and one sister (Mrs. Mittie Carr). One son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Greenmonte Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Stuarts Draft Mennonite Church July 20, in charge of John Martin and Rev. Michael; interment in the Stuarts Draft Church Cemetery.

Yoder.- Milo D., son of Joseph and Anna (Miller) Yoder, was born at Garden City, Mo., Feb. 21, 1900; died from complications resulting from surgery May 6, 1972; aged 72 y. 2 m. 15 d. On Nov. 25, 1923, he was married to Amy E. Roth, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Kenneth), 2 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Elby R., Oliver, Alpha, and Chris P.), and 2 sisters (Mitilda Zimmerman and Ella-Mrs. Fred Bickel). One brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 9, in charge of Elmer Yoder; interment in Clear Fork Cemetery.

Yordy.- Alma Irene, daughter of Joseph and Anna (Zierlein) Eigsti, was born at Manson, Iowa, Apr. 18, 1897; died at Chicago, Ill., June 21, 1972; aged 75 y. 2 m. 3 d. On Dec. 28, 1921, she was married to Walter E. Yordy, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Richard, Edith, and James), 8 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Edna-Mrs. Nick Stoltzfus, Rose-Mrs. J. R. Graber, and Eileen-Mrs. H. R. Heintz). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Evelyn) and 3 brothers (Walter, Arthur, and Otto). She was a member of the Englewood Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 24, in charge of Clarence Yutzy, Leamon Sowell, and Ambers Wright; interment in Oakridge Cemetery.

Ziegler.- Stella D., daughter of Peter and Susan (Walt) Boyer, was born in Upper Saltord Twp., Pa., Feb. 14, 1878; died of acute myocardial infaretion at Lansdale, Pa., June 4, 1972; aged 94 y. 3 m. 21 d. She was married to Sylvanus B. Ziegler, who preceded her in death in 1924. Surviving are 3 daughters (Edna, Myrtle-Mrs. Carl Moyer, and Viola-Mrs. Alvin Hemmig), 2 sons (Gilbert and Lloyd B.), 9 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. One daughter and 4 sons preceded her in death. She was a member of the Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 7, in charge of Willis Miller; interment in the Salford Mennonite Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXV, Number 33 - August 22, 1972, pages 667, 668.

Bucher.- Simon G., son of Allen D. and Mary (Gingrich) Bucher, was born Jan. 24, 1887; died at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., July 5, 1972; aged 85 y. 5 m. 11 d. He was married to Sallie Bachman, who preceded him in death. He was later married to Elizabeth Harnish, who survives. Also surviving are one foster daughter (Elsie-Mrs. Emerson Snavely), 2 foster sons (John Shuman and Stanley Hartman), one stepson (Lloyd Snavely), 17 grandchildren, a number of great-grandchildren, one brother (Henry G.), and 2 sisters (Sallie and Esther Bucher). He was preceded in death by 3 children (in infancy), 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was ordained to the offices of deacon, minister, and elder in the Church of the Brethren. He transferred his membership to the Mennonite Church and was ordained bishop to serve in Lebanon County, Pa., in 1940. He also served as bishop in Cumberland County for a number of years and assisted in bishop responsibilities in Alabama and Florida for five years. Funeral services were conducted at the Gingrich Mennonite Church, Lebanon, Pa., in charge of Aaron Shank and Sidney Gingrich; interment in the church cemetery.

Cable.- John I., son of Henry P. and Catherine (Imhoff) Gable, was born in Ashland Co., Ohio, Aug. 24, 1883; died July 7, 1972; aged 88 y. 10 m. 13 d. On Nov. 14, 1909, he was married to Elmira Martin, who preceded him in death. Sept. 20, 1961. Surviving are 3 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. Jesse Garner, Edna-Mrs. John Martin, and Kathryn-Mrs. Daniel Horst), one son (Paul M.), 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one brother (William). He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, one grandchild, one great-grandchild, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of the Chester Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Wooster Mennonite Church July 10, in charge of Carl J. Good, Harvey Weaver, and Sanford Oyer; interment in the Chester Cemetery.

Hostetler.- Nancy, daughter of John P. and Elizabeth (Detweiler) Hostetler, was born near Belleville, Pa., Apr. 18, 1882; died at Greenwood, Del., July 30, 1972; aged 90 y. 3 m. 12 d. On Dec. 5, 1905, she was married to Joseph H. Hostetler, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 6 children (Lizzie-Mrs. Samuel Y. Detweiler, Jacob, Sylvia-Mrs. Daniel N. King, John, Mary-Mrs. Merle Smith, and Barbara-Mrs. Fred Slabaugh), one sister (Elizabeth Kauffman), and 2 brothers (Noah and Dan). One son, Aaron, preceded her in death in 1963. She was a member of the Allensville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Greenwood, Del., Aug. 1, in charge of John Mishler; interment in the church cemetery.

Jantzi.- Jonathon, son of Christian and Elizabeth (Zehr) Jantzi, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont, Nov. 30, 1892; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., July 29, 1972; aged 79 y. 7 m. 29 d. On Jan. 29, 1918, he was married to Nancy Gingerich, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Walter), 4 grandchildren, one brother (Samuel), and one sister (Mrs. Nancy Schlegel). One sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Wellesley Mapleview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 1, in charge of Alvin Leis and Jacob Roes; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Kerr.- Martha T., daughter of Irwin R. and Mary (Tyson) Landes, was born at Skippack, Pa., Dec. 16, 1901; died, after a series of strokes, at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., July 22, 1972; aged 70 y. 7 m. 6 d. On June 16, 1926, she was married to Eugene K. Kerr, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Lloyd L., Wilmer L., and James L.), 2 daughters (Grace-Mrs. William Sauder and Mae-Mrs. Stanley D. Alderfer), 14 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother (Henry Landes), and 2 sisters (Susan-Mrs. Harry Alderfer and Mary-Mrs. Norman Reinford). She was a member of the Upper Skippack Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 26, in charge of Jacob Kolb and Charles A. Ness; interment in the Upper Skippack Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Miller.- Ora J., son of Jake B. and Mattie (Yoder) Miller, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Feb. 1, 1919; died of cancer at the Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., July 24, 1972; aged 53 y. 5 m. 23 d. On Nov. 28, 1957, he was married to Lois Frey, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Kristine, Marsha, and Ross), 5 sisters (Velma-Mrs. Tony Gorce, Lucille-Mrs. Earl Culp, Irene-Mrs. Floyd Rheinheimer, Ruth-Mrs. Joe McGinnis, and Phyllis-Mrs. Mose Troyer), and 2 brothers (Harold and Kenneth). He was a member of the Emma Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 27, in charge of Ivan Miller, Amos 0. Hostetler, and Ken Bontreger; interment in the Shore Cemetery.

Moshier.- Erwin Ralph, son of Samuel C. and Mary (Roggie) Moshier, was born in Croghan, N.Y., Nov. 25, 1914; died at the House of the Good Samaritan, Watertown, N.Y., following surgery, July 22, 1972. On Aug. 8, 1939, he was married to Esther Zehr, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, 6 daughters (Priscilla-Mrs. Herbert Gascho, Mary, Lois, Carol, Susanna, and Kathleen), 4 sons (Samuel, Mark, Harold* and James), and one sister (Adah-Mrs. Harvey Gingerich). He was a member of the Croghan Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 25, in charge of Vernon Zehr, Richard Zehr, and Gilbert Steria; interment in the church cemetery.
*Transcribers note: According to the Sept. 12, 1972 issue of Gospel Herald, a Correction note indicates that Harold was omitted from this issue's obituary.

Roth.- Wilbur "Bill," son or Peter C. and Emma (Goldsmith) Roth, was born at Archbold, Ohio, May 11, 1911; died after an extended illness at Detwiler Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, July 27, 1972; aged 61 y. 2 m. 16 d. On Nov. 21, 1954, he was married to Mary Longoria, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Billy), 3 brothers (Freeman, Glen, and Harvey), and one sister (Flossie-Mrs. Vern Wallace). He was a member of the Pine Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Central Mennonite Church July 31, in charge of D. Wyse Graber, Dale Wyse, and Charles Gautsche; interment at Pettisville, Ohio.

Shank.- Giselle Yvette, daughter of John and Beulah (Roth) Fretz, was born in Silverton, Ore., May 5, 1951; died of acute leukemia at University of Oregon Medical School Hospital, Portland, Ore., July 25, 1972; aged 21 y. 2 m. 20 d. On Nov. 9, 1969, she was married to David I. Shank, who survives. Also surviving are her parents, 2 sisters (Iona and Karma), and 3 brothers (John, Jr., Joseph, and Roderick). She was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Zion Mennonite Church, in charge of Louis Landis and Paul Brunner.

Stutzman.- Lydia, daughter of Joni M. and Anna B. Bontrager, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Mar. 1, 1895; died at Kalona, Iowa, July 19, 1972; aged 77 y. 4 m. 18 d. On Nov. 22, 1917, she was married to Ervin Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (John, Omar, Levi, Ervin, Jr., Leroy, and Stanley), 5 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Edward Bontrager, Barbara-Mrs. Lloyd Bender, Ada, Alta-Mrs. George Widmer, and Anna-Mrs. John Raber), and 3 half sisters. She was a member of the Fairview Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 21, in charge of John L. Ropp and Morris Swartzendruber; interment in the East Union Cemetery.

Wagler.- Mary, daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Erb) Lichty, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Mar. 25, 1887; died at the Kathleen Scott Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., July 15, 1972; aged 85 y. 3 m. 20 d. On Dec. 23, 1906, she was married to Joseph Wagler, who preceded her in death in 1965. Surviving are 2 sons (John and Alvin), 7 daughters (Idella, Mrs. Almeta Klassen, Barbara-Mrs. Emanuel Kuepfer, Nelda-Mrs. Harold Cressman, Mrs. Mary Brunk, Hilda-Mrs. Clinton Bechtel, and Eileen-Mrs. Aaron Horst), 45 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Mrs. Leah Roth, Mrs. Lydia Roth, Mrs. Katie Kropf, and Lena-Mrs. Serenus Kipfer). She was preceded in death by one son (Harvey), 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. She was a member of Wellesley Mapleview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 19, in charge of Alvin Leis and Jacob Roes; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana

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August 29, 1972 - Vol. LXV, No.34 - page 683, 684

Frey, Sadie E., daughter of Abram L. and Lizzie (Burkholder) Frey, was born near Chambersburg, Pa., Oct. 20, 1891; died at Menno Haven Nursing Home, Chambersburg, Pa., July 20, 1972; aged 80 y. 9 m. Surviving are 3 sisters (Annie Frey, Mrs. Lizzie Crider, and Rhoda _____ Mrs. Samuel lehman), and 2 brothers (David B. and Norman B.). She was a member of the Chambersburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 24, in charge of J. Irvin Lehman and Omar Martin; interment in the church cemetery.

Gochnauer, Michael Ray, son of Mahlon H. and Doris (Buckwalter) Gochnauer, was born in Dover, Del., Nov. 11, 1958; died at his home in Lancaster, Pa., Aug. 2, 1972; aged 13 y. 8 m. 22 d. He is survived by his parents, 2 brothers (Timothy L. and Barry L.), one sister (Kathleen F.), his maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Lester Buckwalter), and a great-grandmother (Mrs. Frances Buckwalter). He was a member of the Rohrerstown Mennonite Sunday school. Funeral services were held in charge of David Shenk and Ivan Leaman; interment in the Rohrerstown Mennonite Cemetery.

Hooley, Mary A., was born Jan. 9, 1885; died at the Wooster (Ohio) Community Hospital, Aug. 3, 1972; aged 87 y. 6 m. 25 d. On Apr. 20, 1904, she was married to Christ A. Hooley, who preceded her in death, March 1960. Surviving are one daughter (Marie -- Mrs. Dave McFadden), one son (Roy), and one brother (Noah Schrock). She was a member of the Smithville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Gresser Funeral Home, Orrville, Ohio, Aug. 5, in charge of Carl J. Rudy and Dean Kindy; interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Kurtz, Michael Lynn, son of Lloyd and Loreen (Yoder) Kurtz, was born at Sarasota, Fla., Aug. 7, 1972, and died the same day. Graveside services were conducted by David Kniss of the Ashton Mennonite Church.

Landis, Ellen L., daughter of Henry and Catherine (Lehn) Rudy, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Sept. 13, 1880; died in Lancaster Co., Pa., May 29, 1972; aged 91 y. 8 m. 16 d. On Sept. 14, 1905, whe was married to Clayton R. Landis, who preceded her in death Dec 11, 1964. Sruviving are 2 daughters (Viola R. and Catherine R. Landis). She was a member of the Landis Valley Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Furman Funeral Home, Leola, Pa., June 1, in charge of Ira D. Landis and Levi M. Weaver; interment in the Landis Valley Mennonite Cemetery.

Lutz, Ruth L. daughter of Clayton H. and Amelia (Nissley) Herr, was born at Mt. Joy, Pa., June 4, 1901; died of heart exhaustion at the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Aug. 4, 1972; aged 71 y. 2 m. On Mar 26, 1925, she was married to Clarence E. Lutz, who survives. Also surviving are one daugher (Mary Elizabeth), 2 sons (James C. and John A.), 7 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Mary Eby and Myra -- Mrs. Christian Finkbiner). Two daughters (Esther L. and Martha J.) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 7, in charge of Walter L. Keener, Richard H. Frank, and russell J. Baer; interment in Salunga Mennonite Cemetery.

Miller, Maggie, daughter of Joseph J. and Mary (Bender) Miller, was born at Kalona, Iowa, Mar. 25, 1889; died at Kalona, Iowa, July 31, 1972; aged 83 y. 4. 6 d. On Dec. 9, 1917, she was married to Albert S. Miller, who preceded her in death Aug. 7, 1959. Surviving are one daughter (Katie -- Mrs Irvin Gingerich), 6 sons (Joseph A., Roy R., Willis E., Verton S., Chester A., and Albert), 22 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Chris B., Dennis J., Joe F., and Jake J.), and one foster sister (Mrs. Lizzie Knepp). She was a member of the Sunnyside Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 3, in charge of John L. Ropp and Morris Swartzendruber; interment in the Fairview Cemetery.

Moshier, Aaron E., son of Joseph and Katie (Widrick) Moshier, was born in Lewis Co., N. Y., Oct. 31, 1899; died of a heart attack at Lancaster Osteopathic Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., July 20, 1972; aged 72 y. 8 m. 19 d. On Nov. 12, 1924, he was married to Fannie Gingerich, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Elton, Arnold, and Ed), 5 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Leah Roggie). He was a member of the Bart Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held July 23, at the Landis Homes Retirement Community Chapel, in charge of Amos Bontrager and Lloyd Boshart; interment at Bart Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Moyer, Ida, daughter of Samuel G. and Rachel (Meyers) Detweiler, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Nov. 14, 1892; died of a heart attack at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Aug. 5, 1972; aged 69 y. 8 m. 22 d. On Sept. 3, 1913, she was married to Norman M Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Esther -- Mrs. John E Wenger, Ruth -- Mrs. John Koppenhaver, Rachel--Mrs. Jesse Myers, Miriam--Mrs. Harley Birkey, and Betty--Mrs. Harold Hershey), one son (Justus), 23 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. Three brothers and one sister preceded her in death. She was a member of the Blooming glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 10, in charge of A. J. Metzler and David F. Derstine, Jr.; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Sevits, Barbara, daughter of Daniel and Anna (Kipfer) Beller, was born in Poole, Ont., July 9, 1887; died at Fort Wayne, Ind., Aug. 4, 1972; aged 86 y. 26 d. On Mar. 14, 1909, she was married to Victor Sevits, who preceded her in death June 5, 1952. Surviving are 2 sons (Henry and Elmer), 5 daughters (Mary, Anna, Rose, Ophia, and Esther), 21 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Two daughters (Elnora and Margaret) preceded her in death. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Fort Wayne, Ind., where funeral services were held Aug. 7, in charge of John C. King; interment in Leo Cemetery.

Shantz, Saloma, daughter of Jacob B. and Saloma Schmidt, was born in Waterloo, Ont., June 23, 1882; died at Nithview Home, New Hamburg, Ont., Aug. 2, 1972; aged 90 y. 1 m. 10 d. On May 17, 1905, she was married to David Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Lorne and Stanley), one daughter (Eileen--Mrs. Gordon Burkhardt), 13 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. One son (Walter) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Shantz Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 6, in charge of J. Lester Kehl and Leslie H. Witmer; interment in Shantz Cemetery.

Steinman, Simeon, son of Christian and Anna (Brenneman) Steinman, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Apr. 4, 1897; died of heart failure at St. Marys Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., July 28, 1972; aged 76 y. 3 m. 24 d. On Jan. 30, 1919, he was married to Elvina Shrag, who preceded him in death Dec. 7, 1962. Surviving are one son (Wilfred), 5 daughters (Erma--Mrs. Curtis Sommers, Mildred--Mrs. Howard Ranck, Viola--Mrs. Sidney Jutzi, Helen--Mrs. Oliver Litwiller, and Doris--Mrs. Donald Krafchek). One daughter (Leona--Mrs. Edgar Hoerle) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Steinman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 31, in charge of Orland Gingerich and Elmer Schwartzentruber; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Yoder, Daniel Lynn, son of David L. and Verna (Beachy) Yoder, was born at Riverside, Iowa, Mar. 26, 1962; died when his bicycle was struck by a car on the highway near Kalona, Iowa, Aug. 2, 1972; aged 10 y. 4 m. 7 d. Surviving are his parents, 3 sisters (Joy, Grace, and Faith), 2 brothers (James and Lowell); 2 foster sisters (Lilly and Mary Lou), grandparents (Mrs. Lena R. Yoder and Mr. and Mrs. Andy Beachy). Funeral services were held at the Sunnyside Conservative Mennonite Church Aug. 5, in charge of John H. Miller and Morris Swartzentruber; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Transcribed by Betty Hartzler, Kansas, and John Ingold, Indiana


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