Conrad, Amelia O., daughter of Chris and Lena (Stieman) Orrendorf, was born at Flanagan, Ill., May 24, 1881; died on July 10, 1973; aged 92 y. 1 m. 16 d. On Dec. 20, 1898, she was married to Peter H. Conrad, who preceded her in death on June 15, 1949. Surviving are 4 daughters (Verna-Mrs. Albert Litwiller, Luella-Mrs. Ivan Good, Elma-Mrs. Wayne Tarvin, and Wilda-Mrs. Robert McGinnis), one son (Maynard), and one sister (Alice-Mrs. Ezra Gingerich). She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 13, in charge of Stanlee Kaufman and Wayne King; interment in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Tremont, Ill.
Eichelberger, Aaron W., son of Chris and Elizabeth (Birkey) Eichelberger, was born at Hopedale, Ill., July 24, 1885; died at Harral's Nursing Home, Buhl, Idaho. July 27, 1973; aged 88 y. 3 d. On Dec. 27, 1909, he was married to Mattie Roth, who preceded him in death on May 17, 1965. Surviving are one daughter (Laura-Mrs. Lloyd Kennel), 2 sons (Warren and Kenneth), 18 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Lydia Lauber and Emma Troyer), and 2 brothers (Menno and Alvin). Preceding him in death were one son (Glen), 2 granddaughters, 2 brothers (Edwin and Joel), and one sister (Mary). He was a member of the Filer Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 30, in charge of Royden Schweitzer; interment in the Filer Cemetery.
Gingerich, Peter O., son of John E. and Rachael (Oesch) Gingerich, was born at Zurich, Ont., Dec. 9, 1889; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Aug. 30, 1973; aged 83 y. 8 m. 21 d. On Jan. 31, 1918, he was married to Barbara Gasho, who preceded him in death in 1960. He is survived by four sons (Kenneth, Raymond, Willard, and Richard), 4 daughters (Ruby-Mrs. Walter Hammer, Leona-Mrs. Walter Steinman, Miriam-Mrs. Carl Oesch, and Mrs. Elaine Brennan), 22 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Enos). Funeral services were held at the Steinman Mennonite Church on Sept. 2, in charge of Elmer Swartzentruber and Vernon Zehr.
Horst, Abram S., son of Abram and Fannie (Strite) Horst, was born at Clearspring, Md., Feb. 1, 1884; died at the Colton Manor Nursing Home on Aug. 22, 1973; aged 89 y. 6 m. 21 d. On Oct. 22, 1907, he was married to Gertrude S. Gehr, who preceded him in death on May 8, 1968. Surviving are 6 daughters (Virginia-Mrs. Lloyd Martin, Leona, Kathryn-Mrs. Harry Christ, Esther-Mrs. John Peachey, Hilda-Mrs. Walter Ebersole, and Beulah), 3 sons (Preston G., Clarence A., and Karl E.), 4 sisters (Nancy-Mrs. Jonas Horst, Mrs. Katie Gayman, Ruth-Mrs. Leroy Pellman, and Lizzie-Mrs. Adin Horst), and one brother (Otha Horst). One daughter (Genevieve-Mrs. John Kurtz) preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Mt. Olive Mennonite Church, in charge of Orville Martin and Ira Martin; interment in the Clearspring Church Cemetery.
Kauffman, Harvey, son of Daniel and Amanda (Spiker) Kauffman, was born at Palaski, Pa., July 5, 1905; died at the Tolfree Memorial Hospital, West Branch, Mich., Sept 6, 1973; aged 68 y. 2 m. 1 d. On Jan. 1, 1932, he was married to M. Alta Steiner, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Boyd, Floyd, Oland, and Orland), 7 grandchildren, his mother, one brother (Emmet), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Hazel Yoder, Mrs. Mamie Hartzler, and Mrs. Salome Miller). He was a member of the Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 9, in charge of Virgil Hershberger and Otis Bontrager; interment in the Fairview Cemetery.
Transcriber's note: "Palaski" as in the original.
Klopfenstein, Roger D., son of Alton and Elsie (Grieser) Klopfenstein, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Sept. 6, 1943; died suddenly at Madison, Wisconsin, on Aug. 23, 1973; aged 29 y. 11 m. 17 d. On May 30, 1964, he was married to ----, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Chad and Dereck). He was a member of the North Clinton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Central Mennonite Church, Archbold, Ohio, Aug. 26, in charge of Dale Wyse, Olen Nofziger, Charles Gautsche, and Ellis Croyle; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.
Lehman, Rita Marie, daughter of Marvin L. and Delores (Wideman) Lehman, was born at Edmonton, Alta., Jan. 23, 1962; died as a result of a tractor accident near Ryley, Alta., Sept. 4, 1973; aged 11 y. 7 m. 12 d. Surviving are her parents, 2 brothers (Kevin and Wesley), one sister (Rose), parental grandparents (Joe and Mary Lehman), maternal grandparents (John and Edna Wideman), and her great-grandparents (David and Esther Yoder). She was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Sept. 6, in charge of Harold R. Boettger; interment in the church cemetery.
Miller, Otto J., son of Samuel and Kathryn (Raber) Miller, was born on Apr. 19, 1901; died from a coronary occlusion on May 20, 1973; aged 72 y. 1 m. 1 d. On Jan. 1, 1925, he was married to Anna M. Blank, who survives. Also surviving are one sister (Mrs. Henry J. Glick), and 2 brothers (Christian R. and Samuel E.). He was a member of the Newlinville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Millwood Mennonite Church, Gap, Pa., May 23, in charge of Amos King, Harold Engel, and Noah Hershey; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Mohler, Martha Jane, daughter of Arthur and Esther (Ebersole) Ruhl, was born at Mt. Joy, Pa., Oct. 28, 1939; died of cancer at her home at Manheim, Pa, Aug. 20, 1973; aged 33 y. 9 m. 23 d. On Sept. 5, 1959, she was married to James M. Mohler, who survives. Also surviving are one son (J. Fredrick), one daughter (Nancy L.) one sister (H. Joann), and one brother (Gerald A.). She was a member of the Lititz Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 24, in charge of Melvin Lauver, Henry Frank, and Elam Stauffer; interment in Kraybill's Cemetery.
Nofziger, Pearl, daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth (Hostetler) Eash, was born at Middlebury, Ind., Apr. 30, 1889; died of heart failure at Ft. Wayne, Ind., Aug. 9, 1973; aged 84 y. 3 m. 10 d. In Dec. 1908, she was married to Aaron Nofziger, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 4 sons (Walter, Elmer, Ray, and Leroy), 2 daughters (Elsie-Mrs. Alvin Bechler and Arlene-Mrs. Jim Swartzentruber). Five children (Ralph, Willard, Dorothy, Ruby, and Fern) preceded her in death. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Ft. Wayne, Ind., where funeral services were held on Aug. 11, in charge of John R. Smucker; interment in the Leo Cemetery.
Shetler, Lavanda Mae, daughter of Samuel and Mary (Yoder) Fisher, was born at Parnell, Iowa, May 25, 1908; died of cancer at her home in Wellman, Iowa, Sept. 5, 1973; aged 65 y. 3 m. 11 d. August 1927, she was married to D. Glen Eash, who preceded her in death in 1941. In August 1964 she was united in marriage to John F. Shetler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Phyllis-Mrs. Leo Gingerich and Mary Kate-Mrs. Henry Klopfenstein, one son (Gene Eash), 2 stepsons (Marlin and Francis Shetler), 12 grandchildren, 5 stepgrandchildren, 5 brothers (Orlo, Glen, Vernon, Leonard, and Waldo), 3 sisters (Maggie Hochstetler, Fern-Mrs. Cleo Troyer, and Luetta-Mrs. Hampton Johnson). She was preceded in death by 3 infant children, one brother (Harold Fisher), and 2 sisters (Erma Kauffman and Leona Miller). She was a member of the East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 7, in charge of J. John J. Miller; interment in the West Union Cemetery.
Shriner, Mildred M., daughter of Mahlon and Della (Loucks) Weaver, was born in Olive Twp., Ind., Aug. 15, 1924; died of cancer at Wakarusa, Ind., Aug. 26, 1973; aged 49 y. 11 d. On Oct. 19, 1940, she was married to Lester W. Shiner, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Larry, Stanley, Randy, and Brian), 3 daughters (Sue, Sharon-Mrs. Kenneth Stoll, and Gloria-Mrs. Lloyd Bontrager), her parents, and 6 grandchildren. She was a member of the Holdeman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 29, in charge of Willard D. Conrad and Simon Gingerich; interment in the Olive Cemetery.
Swartzentruber, Solomon, son of Christian and Elizabeth (Wagler) Swartzentruber, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Sept. 13, 1907; died t St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Aug. 24, 1973; aged 65 y. 11 m. 11 d. On Sept. 18, 1929, he was married to Lavina Wagler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Nelson, Elroy, and Harold), one daughter (Grace-Mrs. Raymond Swartzentruber), and 17 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Steinman Mennonite Church, in charge of Vernon Zehr and Gerald Schwartzentruber.
Troyer, Richard Lee, son of Mose A. and Mary (Troyer) Troyer, was born at Dover, Ohio, Oct. 17, 1949; died of electrocution when electric wires hit the bed of the truck he was repairing at Sugarcreek, Ohio, July 13, 1973; aged 23 y. 8 m. 26 d. On May 27, 1972, he was married to Sharon Schlabach, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, 3 sisters (Carol, Murna, and Miriam), and one brother (Robert). He was a member of the Farmerstown Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church on July 16, in charge of homer Kandel; interment in the Farmerstown Mennonite Cemetery.
Yoder, Katie B., daughter of I. P. and Martha Belle (Kauffman) Yoder, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, July 20, 1880; died at Baltimore, Ohio, Aug. 29, 1973; aged 93 y. 1 m. 9 d. Surviving are 2 sisters (Ellen Yoder and Mrs. Clara King) and one brother (Aquila). Six brothers and sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the South Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 1, in charge of Howard S. Schmitt; interment in the South Union Cemetery.
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Diller, Jacob R., son of John and Susanna (Reesor) Diller, was born at Markham, Ont., Jan. 12, 1882; died at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kan., Sept. 11, 1973; aged 91 y. 7 m. 30 d. On Sept. 15, 1915, he was married to Grace Cooprider, who preceded him in death on May 8, 1972. Surviving are 5 sons (John, Allen, Robert, Ivan, and Eugene), 18 grandchildren and 6 great-granddaughters. He was a member of the Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 13, in charge of Richard Yordy and Paul Friesen; interment in the East Lawn Cemetery.
Hartzler, Ira, son of John J. and Magdalene (Mast) Hartzler, was born in Garden City, Mo., Oct. 19, 1880; died at the Cass County Memorial Hospital, Harrisonville, Mo., Sept. 3, 1973; aged 92 y. 9 m. 15 d. On Jan. 1, 1905, he was married to Martha M. Yoder, who preceded him in death on Nov. 29, 1971. Surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Bernice Schrock, Iona-Mrs. Wilbur Schrock, and Vera-Mrs. Ralph Rushly), 2 sisters (Mrs. Mary King and Mrs. Anne Eigsti), and one brother (Levi J. Hartzler). He was a member of the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 5, in charge of Kenneth F. Steckly; interment in the Clearfork Cemetery.
Hershey, Henry K., son of Moses and Margaret Hershey was born in Leacock Twp., Pa.; died at the Oreville Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 6, 1973; aged 91 y. 7 m. 24 d. He was married to Mary Neff, who survives. He was a member of the Hershey Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 9, in charge of Clair Hershey and Sanford Hershey; interment in the church cemetery.
Homan, Carl L., son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Homan, was born at Bradford, Pa., Oct. 17, 1942; died in an airplane crash at Harper, Kans., Sept. 3, 1973; aged 30 y. 10 m. 17 d. On Feb. 11, 1966, he was married to Joyce Zehr, who survives. Also surviving are one son (David), his parents, one brother (Ronald), 4 sisters (Delores-Mrs. Paul Brooks, Nancy, Linda, and Debbie Homan), and his parental grandmother (Mrs. Gladys Homan). He was a member of the Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 5, in charge of Millard Osborne and Vernon Zehr, Jr.; interment in the Lutheran Cemetery, Dempseytown, Pa.
Johnson, Richard Brian, son of R. J. and Eva (Miller) Johnson, was born at Seymour, Ind., Sept. 16, 1968; died instantly from injuries received in a bicycle-car accident near his home on Aug. 15, 1973; aged 4 y. 10 m. 30 d. Surviving are his parents, 3 brothers (Timmy, David, and Bobby), his parental grandparents (Robert and Ottie Johnson), his maternal grandparents (John H. and Emma Miller). He attended the Austin Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Austin Church of God, in charge of Alvin Graber and Frank Dutcher; interment in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery.
Kauffman, L. Keith, son of Orton and Betty (Lantz) Kauffman, was born at Goshen, Ind., Oct. 8, 1954; died of heart failure at Goshen, Ind., Sept. 13, 1973; aged 18 y. 11 m. 5 d. Surviving are his parents and 2 sisters (Sharon Nofziger and Marcia Kauffman). Funeral services were held on Sept. 15, in charge of Cliff Miller and Moses Beachy; interment in the Town-Line Cemetery, Shipshewana, Ind.
Kaufman, Jess R., son of Eli and Amanda (Troyer) Kaufman, was born in Missouri on Oct. 29, 1896; died in a car accident in Georgia (on his way home to Florida after visiting relatives in New York) on Sept. 13, 1973; aged 76 y. 10 m. 15 d. On Nov. 20, 1931, he was married to Lydia Troyer, who preceded him in death on Aug. 8, 1970. Surviving are 4 sons (Lawrence R., Lester J., Mervin J., and Jesse, Jr.), 3 daughters (Nellie-Mrs. Merlin Bontrager, Janice-Mrs. Fred Dealey, and Lily-Mrs. Anthony Zendano), 20 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Ben, Ora, and Mervin), and one sister (Ida-Mrs. Levi Yoder) (Clara). He was preceded in death by one brother (Perry) and one sister (Clara). He was a member of the Clarence Mennonite Church, Akron, N.Y., where funeral services were held on Sept. 17, in charge of Howard S. Bauman; interment in Good Cemetery.
Leichty, Sam, son of Jacob and Catherine (Stoll) Leichty, was born in Daviess Co., Ind., Aug. 1, 1892; died en route to the Goshen Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Aug. 25, 1973; aged 81 y. 24 d. On Dec. 17, 1914, he was married to Clara A. Harshberger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Irene-Mrs. Joe Delagrange and Martha-Mrs. Lee Christner), one son (Ivan), 13 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 children and 5 brothers. He was a member of the Clinton Frame Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 27, in charge of Vernon E. Bontreger; interment in the Miller Cemetery.
Martin, Elam S., son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Shantz, was born at Waterloo, Ont., died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Sept. 3, 1973; aged 79 y. He was married to Clara Cressman who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Marjorie-Mrs. Riley Bearinger and Pauline-Mrs. Howard Bast), 5 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one sister (Elizabeth-Mrs. Wendell Martin), and 2 brothers (Absolam and Paul Martin). He was preceded in death by a son (Donald), 2 sisters and 3 brothers. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 5, in charge of Robert N. Johnson and Ernie Martin; interment in Memory Gardens, Breslau, Ont.
Martin, Wayne S., son of David W. and Maria (Sauder) Martin, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., July 14, 1886; died at the Fairmount Rest Home, Farmersville, Pa., Sept. 3, 1973; aged 87 y. 1 m. 19 d. He was married to Anna Witmer, who preceded him in death in 1949. On Mar. 2, 1952, he was married to Nancy K. Mast, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Reta, Evelyn, and Grace), one son (Wayne W.), 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (David and Peter). Funeral services were held at the Goodville Mennonite Church on Sept. 6, in charge of Walter H. Martin; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Ringenberg, Otto A., son of Joseph and Mary Ringenberg, was born at Lombardville, Ill., Mar. 17, 1891; died at Kewanee, Ill., Aug. 15, 1973; aged 82 y. 4 m. 29 d. On June 20, 1942, he was married to Natalie M. Myers, who preceded him in death on Apr. 26, 1964. He was a member of the Willow Springs Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Bradford Funeral Home, Bradford, Ill., Aug. 18, in charge of Don Heiser; interment in the Willow Springs Cemetery.
Shantz, Sylvanus A., died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Sept. 12, 1973; aged 72 y. He was married to Catherine Hintz, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Carl, Allan, Eldon, and Leonard), 2 daughters (Eleanor and Florence-Mrs. James Rothwell), 24 grand children, 2 brothers (Ivan and Lloyd), and one sister (Serena-Mrs. Clayton Eby). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Ratz-Bechtel Chapel on Sept. 14; interment in the Hagey Mennonite Cemetery, Preston, Ont.
Stoltzfus, Aaron F., son of Gideon and Nancy (Fisher) Stoltzfus, was born at White Horse, Pa., July 13, 1892; died at Iowa City, Iowa, Sept. 4, 1973; aged 81 y. 1 m. 22 d. On Dec. 25, 1919, he was married to Lovina Plank, who preceded him in death on Oct. 6, 1928. On Feb. 1, 1931, he married Edna Guengerich, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Lester D. and Ralph W.), 4 daughters (Edna Fern-Mrs. Richard Showalter, Eleanor Marie-Mrs. Bill Shumaker, Anna Belle-Mrs. Jim Boyts, and Mary Yvonne-Mrs. Ken Amstutz), 23 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother (Joel), and 3 sisters (Priscilla-Mrs. Abe Stoltzfus, Elizabeth-Mrs. John Ennis, and Miriam-Mrs. Andrew Miller). He was a member of the United Mennonite Church, Premont, Tex. Funeral services were held at the East Union Mennonite Church on Sept. 7, in charge of Ron Kennel and Carl Smeltzer; interment in the West Union Cemetery.
Swartley, Willis, son of James and Mary (Allebach) Swartley, was born in Harleysville, Pa., Sept. 17, 1891; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Sept. 12, 1973; aged 81 y. 11 m. 26 d. On May 25, 1912, he was married to Bessie Z. Rittenhouse, who preceded him in death on Mar.10, 1969. Surviving are one son (Paul), 2 daughters (Ada-Mrs. Vernon Mininger and Betty-Mrs. Calvin Honsberger), 8 grandchildren, and one brother (Allen). He was a member of the Plains Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 17, in charge of John E. Lapp and Gerald Studer; interment in the Plains Mennonite Cemetery.
Weaver, Herman Ray, son of Floyd and Hazel (Lehman), was born at Rensselaer, Ind., Apr. 8, 1932; died at the hospital in Fresno, Calif., Sept. 5, 1973; aged 41 y. 4 m 28 d. On May 8, 1954, he was married to Grace Mininger, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Brent), one daughter (Becki), his parents, three brothers (Kenneth, Stanley, and Herbert), and one sister (Margaret). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Reedley, Calif. A memorial service was held at the United Methodist Church, Kingsburg, Calif., in charge of Leo Miller and Leo W. Hamilton; interment in the Kingsbury Cemetery.
Yoder, Christy P., son of Joseph K. and Anna (Miller) Yoder, was born at Garden City, Mo., Apr. 9, 1905; died of cancer at his home near Garden City, Mo., Aug. 29, 1973; aged 68 y. 4 m. 20 d. On Feb. 8, 1929, he was married to Florence Ellen Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Evelyn-Mrs. Alvin Zook), 2 sons (Leroy G. and Joe D.), 10 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Elba, Oliver, and Alpha), and 2 sisters (Matilda-Mrs. J. M. Zimmerman and Ella-Mrs. Fred Bickel). He was a member of the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 1, in charge of Kenneth F. Steckly; interment in the Clearfork Cemetery.
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Blough, Mary M., daughter of William J. and Sarah Ellen (Penrod) Eppley, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Mar.12, 1896; died at Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., Sept. 10, 1973; aged 77 y. 5 m. 28 d. On Apr. 9, 1914, she was married to Josiah Blough, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Dorene-Mrs. Millard R. Cauffiel and Clifford L.), 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Stella-Mrs. Joseph Boyer and Emma-Mrs. LeRoy Thomas), and one brother (Ira Eppley). She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, a brother, and a great-grandchild. She was a member of the Blough Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 13, in charge of Elvin Holsopple and Harry C. Blough; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Herr, Edith, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Groff) Landis, was born Jan. 26, 1893; died on Sept. 22, 1973; aged 80 y. 7 m. 27 d. She was married to John R. Herr, who preceded her in death in 1967. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. J. Parke Mellinger and Edith L. Herr), 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one brother (Clyde), and 3 sisters (Elizabeth, Minerva, and Pauline). She was a member of the Millersville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 25, in charge of Herbert Fisher and James Hess; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Hollinger, Levi W., son of Jacob and Mary Ann (Witmer), was born at Ephrata, Pa., Aug. 28, 1888; died at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 2, 1973; aged 85 y. 4 d. He was married to Fannie Bollinger, who preceded him in death on Feb. 16, 1967. Surviving are 4 sons (Clarence, Phares, Elam, and Paul) and 4 daughters (Mrs. Kathryn Ruth, Mrs. Esta Erb, Mrs. Irene Shuey, and Mrs. Evelyn Boll). He was a member of the Erisman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 4, in charge of Howard Witmer and Norman Shenk; interment in the East Petersburg Cemetery.
Kalous, Marie Vasek, was born in Czechoslovakia
on Mar. 14, 1891; died at the home of her daughter in Deerfield,
Ill., July 25, 1973; aged 82 y. 4 m. 11 d. On Nov. 4, 1920, she
was married to Charles J. Kalous, who preceded her in death on
Aug. 26, 1966. Surviving are 7 children (Mary-Mrs. Frank Kaiser,
Annie-Mrs. Daniel Domin, Charles, Jerry, Lydia-Mrs. Jacob Martin,
Helen-Mrs. Milford Keepers, and Martha-Mrs. Orval Manglos), and
one brother (Alton Vasek). She was a member of the South Lawrence
Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 28,
in charge of Leroy Schrock; interment in Mt. Nebo Cemetery, Jump
River, Wis.
Nyce, Alice, daughter of Levi and Sarah (Landis) Clemmer,
was born near Elroy, Pa., Jan. 30, 1882; died at Grand View Hospital,
Sellersville, Pa., Aug. 31, 1973; aged 91 y. 7 m. 1 d. She was
married to Harvey W. Nyce, who preceded her in death in 1949.
Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Ella Mae Kissel), 3 grandchildren,
2 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, one sister
(Mrs. Katie Ruth), and 2 brothers (Clayton and Levi). She was
a member of the Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services
were held on Sept. 4, in charge of Russell B. Musselman; interment
in the Salford Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Rasmusson, Mary, daughter of Charles and Mary (Moench) Weideman, was born at Grafton, N.D., July 22, 1889; died at the Trinity West Hospital, Ft. Dodge, Iowa, Sept. 20, 1973; aged 84 y. 1 m. 29 d. On Apr. 23, 1913, she was married to Elmer H. Rasmusson, who preceded her in death on Mar. 24, 1950. Surviving are 4 daughters (Lucille-Mrs. Gottlieb Janssen, Dorothy-Mrs. Richard Stamper, Florence-Mrs. Harold Walter, and Mary-Mrs. Charles Krusenstjerna), 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one brother (John), and one sister (Tillie-Mrs. Ira J. Miller). She was a member of the Manson Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 24, in charge of Nick Stoltzfus and Walter Smeltzer; interment in the Rosehill Cemetery.
Sommers, Donald F., son of Dan And Ida (Springer) Sommers, was born in Kansas City, Mo., May 15, 1938; died of heart failure as a result of a kidney transplant on Sept. 23, 1973; aged 35 y. 4 m. 8 d. On June 15, 1958, he was married to Violet Maddock, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Lu Ann, Todd, and Rodd), his father, and one stepbrother (Roger Richer). He was a member of the West Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 26, in charge of Edward Diener, Gary Marks, and E. B. Frey; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.
Stout, Mabel Elizabeth Johnson, was born in Vernon Co., Wis., Jan. 26, 1910; died at her home in Glen Flora, Wis., Sept. 3, 1973; aged 63 y. 7 m. 8 d. On May 7, 1928, she was married to Harley Stout, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Roxie Fay), 3 grandchildren, one brother (Henry), and 4 sisters (Bessie, Hazel, Ethel, and Eunice). She was preceded in death by one son (Harley, Jr.). She was a member of the South Lawrence Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 6, in charge of Leroy Schrock; interment in Sheldon, Wis.
Weaver, Lydia Z., daughter of John and Mary (Zimmerman) Good, was born in East Earl Twp., June 25, 1877; died July 19, 1973; aged 96 y. 24 d. She was married to William H. Weaver, who preceded her in death in 1930. Surviving are 3 sons (Ivan G., Benjamin L., and Paul E.), one daughter (Anna-Mrs. George Reed), 23 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of Lichty's Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on July 22, in charge of Walter H. Martin; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
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Chapple, George Harold, son of Francis and Florence (Marshall) Chapple, was born near Newton, Kan., May 27, 1904; died at the Bethel Hospital, Newton, Kan., Sept. 21, 1973; aged 69 y. 3 m. 25 d. On June 6, 1934, he was married to Anna Sommerfeld, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Verna-Mrs. Carroll Harder, Hazel-Mrs. Delbert Wiebe, and James), 10 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mrs. Daisy McCart, Mrs. June McCart, Mrs. Lucy Kamm, and Mrs. Alice Winsky). He was preceded in death by one sister (Nora Chapple) and 2 brothers (Francis and William). He was a member of the Whitestone Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 24, in charge of Jerry Weaver and Earl Buckwalter; interment in the Halstead Cemetery.
Kooker, Harold M., son of Abram A. and Florence (Mitman) Kooker, was born in Sellersville, Pa., Jan. 7, 1943; died at his home in Yonkers, N.Y., Sept. 15, 1973; aged 30 y. 8 m. 8 d. He was married to Maria Lusia Alfronso, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Harley M. and Bruce M.), one sister Karen M.), his maternal grandmother (Mrs. Martha Mitman), and his parental grandfather (Abraham H. Kooker). He was a member of the Rockhill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Henry L. Ruth and Eugene Shelly; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Martin, David S., son of Manasseh and Magdalena (Shantz) Martin, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Oct. 24, 1892; died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont. Sept. 16, 1973; aged 80 y. 10 m. 23 d. On Feb. 13, 1918, he was married to Agnes Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Leonard, Earl, and Abner S.), and one daughter (Mildred-Mrs. Abner B. Martin). He was a member of the Elmira Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held Sept. 19, in charge of Vernon Leis; interment in the Elmira Mennonite Cemetery.
Martin, Jacob E., son of Jacob A. and Fannie (Eby) Martin, was born in Franklin Co., Pa., Mar. 22, 1893; died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., June 9, 1973; aged 80 y. 2 m. 18 d. On Oct. 6, 1915, he was married to Rhoda Mae Eshleman, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Jacob E., Jr., J. Mark, Paul H., Joseph B., and James R.), and 17 grandchildren. He served as a deacon in the Pike Mennonite Church, where he was a member. Funeral services were held at the Pike Mennonite Church June 2, in charge of Menno S. Brunk, Earl Delp, and John Risser.
Moyer, Grace, daughter of James and Amy (Duffield) Megary, was born at Philadelphia, Pa., Aug. 29, 1907; died of a cardiac arrest at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Sept. 30, 1973; aged 66 y. 1 m. 1 d. On Aug. 1, 1925, she was married to J. Arthur Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Howard E., Harley A., and David M.), 2 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. Willard Tyson and Marie-Mrs. Raymond Bechtel), 13 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Earl Megary). One daughter, Grace preceded her in death. She was a member of the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 4, in charge of David F. Derstine, Jr.; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Nofziger, Fannie L., daughter of Samuel and Fannie (Short) Aeschliman, was born near Wauseon, Ohio, Sept. 4, 1898; died of cancer at her home at Archbold, Ohio, Oct.1, 1973; aged 75 y. 27 d. On Dec. 4, 1917, she was married to Harley H. Nofziger, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Evelyn-Mrs. Vern Nofziger, E. Lorene-Mrs. Elon Eash, Lois-Mrs. Galen Aeschliman, and Valetta-Mrs. Edwin Beck), one son (Loyal), 26 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Nelson, Ralph, Wilbur, and Alfred), and 5 sisters (Ann-Mrs. Ira Grieser, Marie-Mrs. Noah Kauffman, Mrs. Ilva Miller, Nola-Mrs. Chester Short, and Zelma-Mrs. Donald Rupp). She was a member of the Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 4, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche, P. L. Frey, and Gary Hodges; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.
Saltzman, John J., son of John B. and Barbara (Lauber) Saltzman, was born at Shickley, Neb., July 4, 1905; died suddenly of a heart attack while on his tractor at his home at Shickley, Sept. 24, 1973; aged 68 y. 2 m. 20 d. On Nov. 30, 1926, he was married to Tillie E. Augustine, who preceded him in death in 1971. Surviving are one son (Ivan), 5 daughters (Velma, Mildred-Mrs. Robert McGinnis, Betty-Mrs. Ebbert Hjorth, and Elsie), 2 brothers (Jacob and Benjamin) and 2 sisters (Emma-Mrs. Lee Steider and Elma). He was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 27, in charge of Lee Schlegel, Peter Kennel, and Fred Reeb; interment in the Salem Cemetery.
Showalter, Lurella, daughter of Henry S. and Viola (Long) Lehman, was born at Chambersburg, Pa., Nov. 2, 1924; died after a brief illness in Baltimore, Md. On May 19, 1946, she was married to Elmer Showalter, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Dianne-Mrs. Raymond L. Martin, Earl, Debbie, and Lynn). Funeral services were held at the Salem Ridge Mennonite Church, July 3, in charge of Harold M. Fly.
Stutzman, Joseph Lloyd, son of Wilford and Wava (Brenneman) Stutzman, was born Oct. 10, 1956; died of injuries received in an automobile accident near Cardenas, Tabasco, Mexico, Aug. 29, 1973; aged 16 y. 10 m. 19 d. Surviving are his father, 5 brothers (David, Daniel, Philip, Paul, and Stephen), 3 sisters (Lois, Joanna, and Rachel), his parental grandmother (Anna Stutzman), and his maternal grandmother (Cora Brenneman). His mother and one sister (Julia Ann) died in the same automobile accident. Funeral services and interment were held at Tabasco, Mexico, on Aug. 30. Memorial services were held at Kinross, Iowa, school auditorium, on Sept. 9, in charge of Aden Gingerich.
Stutzman, Julia Ann, daughter of Wilford and Wava (Brenneman) Stutzman, was born Jan. 19, 1971; died in an automobile accident near Cardenas, Tabasco, Mexico, Aug. 29, 1973; aged 2 y. 6 m. 10 d. Surviving are her father, 5 brothers (David, Daniel, Philip, Paul, and Stephen), 3 sisters (Lois, Joanna, and Rachel), her parental grandmother (Anna Stutzman), and her maternal grandmother (Cora Brenneman). Her mother and one brother (Joseph Lloyd) died in the same automobile accident. Funeral services and interment were held at Tabasco, Mexico, on Aug. 30. Memorial services were held at Kinross, Iowa, school auditorium, on Sept. 9, in charge of Aden Gingerich.
Stutzman, Wava, daughter of Lloyd and Cora (Yoder) Brenneman, was born in Johnston Co., Iowa, Apr. 5, 1930; died in an automobile accident near Cardenas, Tabasco, Mexico, Aug. 29, 1973; aged 43 y. 4 m. 24 d. On Nov. 23, 1949, she was married to Wilford Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (David, Daniel, Lois, Philip, Paul, Joanna, Rachel, and Stephen), her mother, 2 brothers (Virgil and Arden), and 3 sisters (Pearl-Mrs. Verton Miller, Goldie-Mrs. Leon Gunden, and Edith-Mrs. Robert Sommers). She was preceded in death by her father. Two children (Joseph Lloyd and Julia Ann) died in the same accident. She was a member of the Salem Mennonite Fellowship at Kinross, Iowa. Funeral services and interment were held at Tabasco, Mexico, on Aug. 30. Memorial services were held at Kinross, Iowa, school auditorium, on Sept. 9, in charge of Aden Gingerich.
Yoder, Robin Eugene, son of Mylin and Marlene (Yoder), was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., July 17, 1958; died as a result of a cycle accident on his farm in Middlebury, Ind., Sept. 28, 1973; aged 15 y. 2 m. 11 d. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters (Yvonne and Janelle), and one brother (Jeremy), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Quinton J. Yoder and Mrs. Maude Yoder). Funeral services were held at the Forks Mennonite Church, on Oct. 1, in charge of Sylvester Haarer and Donald E. Yoder; interment in the Maple Grove Cemetery.
Zehr, Michael J. son of Joseph and Lydia (Roggie) Zehr, was born at Indian River, N.Y., Jan. 17, 1910; died of cancer at the Lewis Co. Hospital, Sept. 10, 1973; aged 63 y. 7 m. 24 d. On Oct. 6, 1937, he was married to Mildred Lyndaker, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Loren), and 2 daughters (Betty Ann-Mrs. Marvin Swartzentruber and Mary Jane-Mrs. Cleveland Garrison, 8 grandchildren, 5 brothers (Menno, Samuel, Alvin R., Amos, and Vernon) and 4 sisters (Mrs. Catherine Swartzentruber, Mrs. Martha Beller, Mrs. Marion Gingerich, and Mrs. Esther Moshier). He was a member of the Conservative Mennonite Church, Croghan, N.Y., where funeral services were held on Sept. 13, in charge of Richard Zehr; interment in the church cemetery.
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Beideman, Raymond S., son of Isaac and Mary (Swartz) Beideman, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Jan. 16, 1894; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Sept. 30, 1973; aged 79 y. 8 m. 14 d. He was married to Della Moyer, who preceded him in death in 1951. Surviving are one daughter (Edith-Mrs. Wilmer D. Kramer, Jr.), 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one brother (Abraham S.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Alice Gehman and Mrs. Edna Bishop). He was a member of the Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 4, in charge of Richard C. Detweiler and Russell B. Musselman; interment in the Souderton Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Gerig, Della B., daughter of Urial and Lydia (Lantz) Yoder, was born at West Liberty, Ohio, Apr. 1, 1889; died of a heart attack at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton, Ohio, Sept. 23, 1973; aged 84 y. 5 m. 22 d. On Dec. 17, 1912, she was married to Melvin Gerig, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Marie-Mrs. Leonard Miller, Emily-Mrs. Weldon Bender, and Eloise-Mrs. Gene Caskey), one son (Virgil Gerig), 17 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Lela Plank). She was a member of the Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 24, in charge of Peter B. Wiebe; interment in the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Gusler, Basil Howard, son of George and Emelia (Bushman) Gusler, was born at Fairview, Mich., June 15, 1913; died of a heart attack at Fairview, Mich.; Oct. 6, 1973; aged 60 y. 3 m. 21 d. On Sept. 19, 1937, he was married to Fern Handrich, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Owen, Nelson, and Donald), one daughter (Dawn), 6 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Kenneth, Norman, Melvin, and Gilbert), 3 sisters (Verna, Rhoads, Lela Miller, and Luetta Detweiler). One son, Claire, preceded him in death. He was a member of the Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 8, in charge of Virgil S. Hershberger; interment in the Fairview Cemetery.
Klopfenstein, Roger D., son of Alton and Elsie (Grieser) Klopfenstein, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Sept. 6, 1943; died suddenly at Madison, Wis., Aug. 23, 1973; aged 29 y. 11 m. 17 d. On May 30, 1964, he was married to Janette Rupp, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Chad and Dereck). He was a member of the North Clinton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Central Mennonite Church, Aug. 26, in charge of Dale Wyse, Olen Nofziger, Charles Gautsche, and Ellis Croyle; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.
Miller, Daniel J., son of John D. and Kathryn (Miller) Miller, was born near Sugarcreek, Ohio, Apr. 4, 1900; died at Timken Mercy Hospital, Canton, Ohio, Aug. 22, 1973; aged 73 y. 4 m. 18 d. On Sept. 5, 1936, he was married to Dorothy B. Barr, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Margaret Matye and Martha-Mrs. Freeman Hostetler), 4 sons (Dale, Doyle, James R. and Ralph D.), 11 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Ollie-Mrs. Milo Hamsher and Martha-Mrs. George Beechy). He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, and 3 brothers. He was a member of the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 25, in charge of Paul R. Miller and Albert Slabach; interment in the church cemetery.
Schrock, Mary Viola, daughter of Daniel and Rebecca (Smiley) Ramseyer, was born at Smithville, Ohio, Apr. 22, 1892; died of a stroke at the Dunlap Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, Sept. 13, 1973; aged 81 y. 4 m. 22 d. On Nov 27, 1913, she was married to Alvin Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Donald, Dean, and Darrell), 2 daughters (Laverne-Mrs. Richard Redett and Mary Louise-Mrs. William Berkey), and 21 grandchildren. She was a member of the Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 15, in charge of Peter B. Wiebe and Lester Hostetler; interment in the Oak Grove Mennonite Cemetery.
Vann, Edna May, daughter of Aquilla and Mary Miller, was born at Edinburg, Va., Dec. 17, 1891; died at Woodstock, Va., Oct. 7, 1973; aged 81 y. 9 m. 20 d. on Nov. 8, 1913, she was married to Claude Vann, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Randolph R. and James F.) and 2 daughters (Mrs. Virginia Drummond and Mrs. Alice Moton). She was a member of the Mt. Jackson Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Dellinger Funeral Home on Oct. 10, in charge of Herman R. Reitz and Linden M. Wenger; interment in the Mt. Jackson Cemetery.
Yoder, Ida, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon B. Plank, was born at East Lynne, Mo., Dec. 3, 1897; died at Newton, Kan, Sept. 24, 1973; aged 75 y. 9 m. 21 d. On June 2, 1920, she was married to Eli T. Yoder, who preceded her in death on Sept. 13, 1972. Surviving are 3 sons (John Arnold, Lawrence, and Vernon). One daughter (Mary Kathryn-Mrs. Ransom Stucky), 16 grandchildren, one brother (John Stucky), and one sister (Ella Plank). She was a member of the Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 27, in charge of John Duerksen and Paul A. Friesen; interment in the East Lawn Cemetery
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