Gospel Herald Obituaries - September, 1973

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Gospel Herald - Volume 66, Number 35 - September 4, 1973 ­ page 686

Albrecht, Mollie Mae, daughter of Joseph C. and Elizabeth (Eigsti) Schrock, was born in Waldo Twp., Ill.. May 20, 1896; died of a heart attack at Gridley, Ill., Aug. 3, 1973; aged 77 y. 2 m. 14 d. On Feb. 4, 1925, she was married to Alvin L. Albrecht, who preceded her in death on June 15, 1952. Surviving are 3 sons (Marion, Jerome, and Gaylord), 3 daughters (Mrs. Naomi Kauffman, Mrs. Elizabeth Eberle, and Mrs. Bernadine Yoder), 16 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Elmer and Vernon). She was a member of the Waldo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 6, in charge of Edwin J. Stalter; interment in the Waldo Cemetery.

Avery, Marie, daughter of William and Florence Kollen, was born in Alpena Co., Mich., Feb. 16, 1915; died at the Alpena Hospital, July 25, 1973; aged 58 y. 5 m. 9 d. On Feb. 25, 1933, she was married to Orville Avery, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Lucille ­ Mrs. Carl Kreft, Gertrude ­ Mrs. Martin Schleben, and Beatrice ­ Mrs. Merlin Grulke), 3 sons (Orville William, Edward, and Gary), 2 brothers (Herman and Harold), and one sister (Margaret ­ Mrs. Ray Dougherty). Two children died in infancy. She was a member of the Wellington Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Barman Funeral Home on July 28; interment in the Long Rapids Cemetery.

Boese, Albert, son of Jacob and Mary (Roth) Boese, was born near Wayland, Iowa, Mar. 1, 1898; died at his home, Aug. 4, 1973; aged 75 y. 5 m. 3 d. On Feb. 2, 1921, he was married to Anna Staffen, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Alberta ­ Mrs. Orval Miller and Carol ­ Mrs. Dale Garrett), one son (Arley), 11 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 5 sisters and one brother. He was a member of the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 6, in charge of Orie L. Roth and Vernon Gerig; interment in the Sugar Creek Cemetery.

Eck, Wilma Pearl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Delos F. Yoder, was born at Harper, Kan., July 30, 1914; died of a cerebral hemorrhage at the Harper Hospital on June 30, 1973; aged 58 y. 11 m. On July 30, 1944 she was married to Ormand Eck, who preceded her in death in 1955. Surviving are her father, one daughter (Diane ­ Mrs. David Donnelly), 2 sons (David and Darrell), 3 brothers (Ivan, Chester, and Carl), and 3 sisters (Ethel Yoder, Flossie ­ Mrs. George Fosnight, and Dorothy ­ Mrs. Willian Schantz). She was a member of the Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 2, in charge of Robert O. Zehr; interment in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

Good, Ella K., daughter of Isaac H. and Mira (Kauffman) Shenk, was born in Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 31, 1895; died at Lancaster, Pa., Aug. 7, 1973; aged 77 y. 7 m. 7 d. She was married to Noah G. Good, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Lois Stockheim, Doris ­ Mrs. James R. Bomberger, and Ruth ­ Mrs. Fred L. Denlinger), one son (Milton S.), 14 grandchildren, and one sister (Lizzie ­ Mrs. John Garber). She was a member of the Ephrata Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 10, in charge of Wilbert Lind and J. Elvin Martin; interment in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.

Guengerich, Menno S., son of Samuel D. and Barbara (Beachy) Guengerich, was born at Wellman, Iowa, May 20, 1879; died of a heart attack at Salmon Arm, B.C., Aug. 5, 1973; aged 94 y. 2 m. 16 d. On Jan. 28, 1904, he was married to Mary Burkholder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Harvey, Daniel, and Albert), 4 daughters (Mrs. Verna Brietzke, Erma ­ Mrs. Maynard Stauffer, Ruth, and Mary), 16 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Suzie Kuhns). He was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Barbara, and Emma ­ Mrs. William Bolten). He was a member of the Mount View Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at High River, Alta., Aug. 9, in charge of Harold Boettger, Charles Ramer, and Ron Kaechele; interment in the Mount View Mennonite Church Cemetery, Aldersyde, Alta.

Hartzler, Barbara, daughter of Joseph and Anna (Rich) Oesch, was born on Dec. 2, 1890; died at the A.B.C. Rest Home, Harrisonville, Mo., Aug. 7, 1973; aged 82 y. 8 m. 5 d. On Jan. 4, 1912, she was married to Amandus D. Hartzler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Grover, Ralph, Robert, and A. David) and 7 grandchildren. She was a member of the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 9, in charge of Kenneth Steckly; interment in Clear Fork Cemetery, Garden City, Mo.

Martin, Menno, son of Tobias and Amanda (Eby) Martin, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Apr. 6, 1898; died at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, Ont., Aug. 6, 1973; aged 75 y. 4 m. On Dec. 21, 1920, he was married to Lovina Steckle, who preceded him in death on Oct. 8, 1972. Surviving are 4 sons (Albert, Harvey, Irvin, and Melvin), 3 daughters (Velina ­ Mrs. William Oesch, Alma, and Louella ­ Mrs. John Zandwyk), 25 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Simeon). One daughter (Emma) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Zurich Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 8, in charge of Merlin Bender and Clayton Kuepfer; interment in the Zurich Mennonite Cemetery.

Musselman, Verda M., daughter of Samuel F. and Sallie W. Musselman, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Sept. 5, 1894; died of a heart condition at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Aug. 12, 1973; aged 78 y. 11 m. 7 d. She was a member of the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home on Aug. 15, in charge of Marvin Anders and David F. Derstine, Jr.; interment in the Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery.

Rensberger, Ervin Leroy, son of Lewis and Rebecca (Akers) Rensberger, was born at Milford, Neb., Mar. 7, 1881; died at Pleasantview, Kalona, Iowa, July 30, 1973; aged 92 y. 4 m. 23 d. On Dec. 16, 1906, he was married to Mamie Yoder, who preceded him in death in November 1965. Surviving are 3 daughters (Dorothy ­ Mrs. Amelius Eash, Ruth ­ Mrs. Isaiah Litwiller, and Virginia ­ Mrs. Merton Roth), 3 sons (Jacob, Myron, and Leonard), 21 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son (Lloyd, in 1964), 12 brothers and sisters, and 2 grandsons. He was a member of the West Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 2, in charge of Emery Hochstetler; interment in the church cemetery.

Risser, Emma Barbara, daughter of Samuel and Anna King, was born in Larned, Kan., Dec. 28, 1885; died at the Bethel Hospital, Newton, Kan., Aug. 2, 1973; aged 87 y. 7 m. 5 d. She was married to Ephraim E. Risser, who preceded her in death on May 23, 1957. Surviving are one son (Eldon M.), one stepdaughter (Margaret ­ Mrs. Robert Thaxton), 5 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Grace Shellenberger and Mrs. Bessie Yoder), and 4 brothers (Elmer, Alvin, Sam, and Chauncey King). She was a member of the Whitestone Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 4, in charge of Jerry Weaver and Earl Buckwalter; interment in the East Lawn Cemetery.

Rohrer, Mary O., daughter of Phares and Fanny (Ober) Rohrer, was born in Rapho Twp, Pa., died at the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., July 31, 1973; aged 75 y. Surviving is one daughter (Edith ­ Mrs. Roy J. Herr), and 2 brothers (Oscar O. and Paul O.Rohrer). She was a member of Kauffman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 1, in charge of Clarence Stauffer and Hiram Nissley; interment in Hernley's Cemetery.

Yoder, Orpha Ruth, daughter of Lafayette and Anna (Detwiler) Johnston, was born near Cherry Box, Mo., Feb. 27, 1904; died of cancer at the Memorial Hospital, McPherson, Kan., Aug. 4, 1973; aged 69 y. 5 m. 7 d. On Oct. 27, 1923, she was married to Lawrence J. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Vesta ­ Mrs. Robert Giltner), 2 sons (Gene and Dale), 10 grandchildren, one brother (John), and one sister (Alma Harder). She was a member of the West Liberty Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 6, in charge of Ed Birkey; interment in the West Liberty Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 66, Number 36 - September 11, 1973 ­ page 702

Berkshire, Olive, daughter of William and Rebecca (Johnson) Townsend, was born at Masontown, Pa., Apr. 4, 1886; died at Hanover House, Massilon, Ohio, Aug. 15, 1973; aged 87 y. 4 m. 11 d. On June 1, 1912, she was married to Jacob L. Berkshire, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Jacob Lloyd, Jr., Eugene, and James), 3 daughters (Mabel ­ Mrs. Melvin Hartman, Margaret ­ Mrs. Kermit Thomas, and Betty), 2 sisters, and 3 brothers. She was a member of the Smithville Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held at Orrville, Ohio, Aug. 17, in charge of Carl J. Rudy; funeral services were held at Masontown, Pa., Aug. 19, in charge of Paul Roth; interment at Masontown, Pa.

Good, Anna, daughter of David and Hettie (Shope) Martin, was born near Bainbridge, Pa., June 20, 1884; died at her home near Bainbridge, Pa., Aug. 11, 1973; aged 89 y. 1 m. 22 d. On Nov. 16, 1905, she was married to Martin Good, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Minerva M., Dorothy M. ­ Mrs. Harold Risser, Esther E. ­ Mrs. Samuel Keener, and Edith M. ­ Mrs. Paul Rohrer), one son (Ira M), 22 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Good Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 14, in charge of Jay Bechtold and Russell J. Baer; interment in Good Cemetery.

Hernley, Mabel Ruth, daughter of Smith and Minnie (Snider) Stouffer, was born at Scottdale, Pa, Apr. 14, 1905; died at the Frick Community Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, Pa., Aug. 25, 1973; aged 68 y. 4 m. 11 d. She was married to Elam R. Hernley, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Elva Ruth ­ Mrs. Willard Markley and Marilyn Louise), one son (Charles R.), 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (Arthur C. Stauffer), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Martha Sherrick and Mrs. Grace Cottom). She was a member of the Scottdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 28, in charge of Gerald Studer; interment in the Scottdale Cemetery.

Hofstetter, Christian, son of Christian and Anna (Beugli) Hofstetter, was born at Dalton, Ohio, Jan. 25, 1885; died at his home near Silverton, Ore., Aug. 9, 1973; aged 88 y. 6 m. 15 d. On Dec. 18, 1926, he was married to Mary Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Donald, Ralph, Harold, and Merlin), and one daughter (Catherine). He was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church, Hubbard, Ore., where funeral services were held, Aug. 14, in charge of John E. Gingerich; interment in the church cemetery.

Neff, Velda, daughter of Harvey and Ruby (Miller) Handrich, was born at Mio, Mich., Jan. 29, 1931; died of cancer at Mercy Hospital, Jackson, Mich., May 1, 1973; aged 42 y. 3 m. 2 d. On Sept. 2, 1949, she was married to Curtis Neff, who preceded her in death May 18, 1971. Surviving are 3 sons (Stanley, Steven, and Timothy), 3 brothers (Vernell, Darrel, and Ronald), and 2 sisters (Twila ­ Mrs. Boyd Kauffman and Carol ­ Mrs. James Gerber), her father and stepmother (Mabel Yoder Handrich). Her mother preceded her in death. She was a member of the Liberty Mennonite Church where funeral services were held May 4, in charge of Oscar Leinbach and Dwaine Swartzentruber; interment in the Hillside Cemetery, Addison, Mich.

Reber, Sarah, daughter of William and Delilah (Swartzendruber) Kreider, was born at Hubbard, Ore., Dec. 24, 1880; died at Kalona, Iowa, Aug. 20, 1973; aged 92 y. 6 m. 27 d. On Nov. 7, 1901, she was married to George Reber, who preceded her in death Feb. 25, 1957. Surviving are 2 sons (Walter and William), one daughter (Eunice ­ Mrs. Ora Marner), 5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great-grandchildren, and 4 sisters. She was preceded in death by one son (Virgil) and one daughter (Delilah). She was a member of the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Aug, 23, in charge of Dean Swartzendruber and Robert K. Yoder; interment in the Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

Yoder, Kathryn Pearl, daughter of D. D. and Jeanette (Hostetler) Miller, was born in Middlebury, Ind., Sept. 20, 1900; died at her home in Kalona, Iowa, Aug. 18, 1973; aged 72 y. 10 m. 29 d. On Dec. 24, 1923, she was married to Ray A. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Robert K. and Hobert D.), 2 daughters (Kathleen Jeanette ­ Mrs. Dale Swartzendruber and Marjorie Ann ­ Mrs. Nelson Waybill), 15 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Orie O., Ernest E., Wilbur W., and Samuel S.) and 4 sisters (Ida ­ Mrs. Ben F. Schertz, Clara ­ Mrs. Art Augsburger, Alice ­ Mrs. Chancey Oesch, and Mabel ­ Mrs. William Jennings). She was a member of the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 20, in charge of Dean Swartzendruber and Morris Swartzendruber; interment in the Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 66, Number 37 - September 18, 1973 ­ page 726

Bergey, Howard F., son of Henry D. and Lizzie (Freed) Bergey, was born at Elroy, Pa., Feb. 23, 1894; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Aug. 19, 1973; aged 79 y. 5 m. 27 d. On Dec. 18, 1915, he was married to ____. Surviving are 2 sons (Lester L. and Willard L.), one daughter (Evelyn ­ Mrs. Russell Detweiler), 17 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Mary F. Nyce). He was a member of the Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 23, in charge of Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Bergey, Jeffrey Paul, infant son of Paul M. and Jane (Kauffman) Bergey, was born at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Aug. 21, 1973 and died at the same place 14 hours later. Surviving are his maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Kauffman) and his paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Harvey G. Bergey). Graveside services were held at the Franconia Mennonite Cemetery in charge of Curtis Bergey.

Miller, Melvin B., son of Benjamin D. and Martha Miller, was born in Clark Twp., Ohio, Mar. 15, 1891; died at his home in Berlin, Ohio, July 31, 1973; aged 82 y. 4 m. 16 d. He was married to Ada Beechy, who survives. Also surviving are one son (David), 2 daughters (Mrs. Marie Mast and Mrs. Doris Schrock), 7 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, 2 brothers (Ura and Alton), and one sister (Mrs. Laura Yoder). He was preceded in death by 4 brothers and one sister. He was a member of the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 3, in charge of Ervin Schlabach and Bill Detweiler; interment in the church cemetery.

Miller, Samuel E., son of Samuel P. and Katie (Saber) Miller, was born in Ponca City, Okla.; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., May 23, 1973. He is survived by his widow (Elizabeth Engle), 2 nephews (Mahlon and Herman Glick) who were reared in his home, one sister (Minnie Glick), and one brother (Chris Miller). He served as the pastor of the West Franklin Mennonite Church for 12 years and then moved to Manheim and was the pastor of the New Haven Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the New Haven Mennonite Church on May 26, in charge of Homer Bomberger and Luke Weaver and at the Millwood Mennonite Church on May 27, in charge of Homer Bomberger and Richard Danner; interment in the Millwood Cemetery.

Roth, Emma, daughter of Carl and Frieda (Armel) Reeb, was born at Shickley, Neb., Sept. 11, 1909; died of cancer at the Fillmore Co. Hospital, Geneva, Neb., Aug. 24, 1973; aged 63 y. 11 m. 13 d. She was married to Albert Roth (on Dec. 16, 1943), who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Nadine Elaine and Donna Jean). She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers (George and William), and one sister (Frieda). She was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 27, in charge of Lee Schlegel, Peter Kennel, Fred Reeb, and Robert Bowne, interment in the Salem Mennonite Cemetery.

Schultz, Catherine, daughter of Christian and Magdelene (Schrag) Beachler, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Dec. 23, 1885; died of heart failure at Stratford Hospital on Aug. 22, 1973; aged 87 y. 7 m. 30 d. On Jan. 6, 1936, she was married to Peter Schultz, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Clayton, Elroy, and Wilfrid), 2 daughters (Emma ­ Mrs. John Poole and Erma ­ Mrs. John Spenler), 24 grandchildren, and 34 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 sons, (two in infancy and Gordon on Jan. 10, 1970). Two great-grandchildren also preceded her in death. She was a member of the Poole Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 24, in charge of Amsey Martin and Herbert Schultz; interment in the Poole Mennonite Cemetery.

Stauffer, Rudy L., son of Jacob L. and Mary Jane (Longacre) Stauffer, was born in Montgomery Co., Oct. 4, 1893; died at his home in Wayne Co., Ohio, Aug. 8, 1973; aged 79 y. 10 m. 4 d. He was married to Sylvia Steiner, who preceded him in death. In 1947 he was married to Esther Steiner, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Elmer, Milton, "Pete," and Rudy Lee), 3 daughters (Mary ­ Mrs. Arthur Kandel, Lois ­ Mrs. Larry Ramer, and Linda), 22 grandchildren, one brother (Clayton), and one sister (Mary ­ Mrs. Allen Guntz). One brother and 2 sisters preceded him in death. In 1927 he was ordained to the ministry and ordained to the office of bishop in 1948. He was a member of the Chestnut Ridge Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Crown Hill Mennonite Church, in charge of Andrew Hartzler, Marion Berg, Murray Krabill, and Noah Hilty; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Van Luvanee, Roy, son of Chapman and Laura (Fox) Van Luvanee, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Dec. 15, 1898; died in the North Penn Hospital, Lansdale, Pa., Aug. 23, 1973; aged 74 y. 8 m. 8 d. On Jan. 28, 1920, he was married to Clara Sempman Johnson, who preceded him in death in 1962. Surviving are 2 daughters (Sarah ­ Mrs. John Keller and Emma ­ Mrs. John Bearhalter) and 6 sons (Clarence R., Earl, Raymond H., Robert C., Vernon, and Kenneth E). Two daughters and one son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Doylestown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Joseph L. Gross; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 66, Number 38 - September 25, 1973 ­ page 743

Berkshire, Mabel Johnson, was born in Masontown, Pa., Sept. 7, 1899; died in the Uniontown (Pa.) Hospital of injuries resulting from an automobile accident on July 27, 1973; aged 73 y. 10 m. 20 d. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth L. Berkshire, one son (James O.), and 4 granddaughters. She was a member of the Masontown Evangelical Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held in the Grant R. Townsend Funeral Home on July 30, in charge of J. W. Townsend; interment in the Greendale Cemetery, Masontown.

Berkshire, Raymond L., son of John and Emma (Bosley) Berkshire, was born near Masontown, Pa, Sept. 25, 1891; died in the Connellsville State Hospital, Connellsville, Pa., Aug. 18, 1973; aged 81 y. 10 m. 24 d. He was married to Stella Richey, who preceded him in death in 1967. Surviving are 5 sons (Warren, Norman, David, Clarence, and Carl), one daughter (Ruth ­ Mrs. William King, Jr.), 19 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers (Harry, Lloyd, Ralph, Kenneth, and Dewey), and one sister (Edith Laughead). He was a member of the Masontown Evangelical Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held in the Masontown Mennonite Church on Aug. 22, in charge of J. W. Townsend; interment in the Masontown Mennonite Cemetery.

Dicob, Mildred, daughter of Eli and Mary (Herzig) Zehr, was born in Croghan, N.Y., Feb. 12, 1925; died of cancer at her home in Lowville, N.Y., Sept. 4, 1973; aged 48 y. 6 m. 23 d. On June 12, 1947, she was married to Paul Dicob, who survives. Also surviving are one child (Rodney Wilbur), her mother, 6 brothers (Ralph, Norman, Elmer, Carl, Gerald, and Robert), and 4 sisters (Velma, Marge, Judy, and Nancy). She was a member of the Lowville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 6, in charge of Milton Zehr and Richard Zehr; interment in the Croghan Mennonite Cemetery.

Frederick, N. Clayton O., son of George and Catharine (Oberholtzer) Frederick, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., July 19, 1892; died at Philadelphia, Pa., May 29, 1973; aged 80 y. 10 m. 10 d. On Mar. 4, 1914, he was married to Martha Metz, who survives. Also surviving are 7 sons (J. Russell, J. Mark, George A., Jacob W., Isaac L., Paul N., and David L.), 2 daughters (Anna M. ­ Mrs. Ivins Steinhauer and Rebecca F.), 49 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (N. Clayton) and one daughter (Martha C.). He was a member of the Norris Square Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 1, in charge of James Leaman; and at Franconia on June 2, in charge of Floyd Hackman and Stanley Beidler; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Gascho, Christian, son of John and Veronica (Steckle) Gascho, was born in Hay Twp, ____, Nov. 19, 1873; died at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, Ont., Aug. 19, 1973; aged 99 y. 9 m. On Mar. 27, 1895, he was married to Mary Schwartzentruber, who preceded him in death on July 23, 1964. In 1911 he was ordained to the office of deacon and served the Zurich congregation. Surviving are 2 sons (Amos and Clarence) and 2 daughters (Rachel ­ Mrs. Seth Amanns and Laura). He was a member of the Zurich Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 22, in charge of Ephraim Gingerich and Clayton Kuepfer; interment in the Mennonite Cemetery Goshen Line.

Good, Martin Risser, son of Christian and Elizabeth (Risser) Good, was born in Bainbridge, Pa., Jan. 5, 1883; died at Bainbridge, Pa., Aug. 29, 1973; aged 90 y. 7 m. 24 d. On Nov. 16, 1905, he was married to Anna Martin, who preceded him in death on Aug. 11, 1973. Surviving are 4 daughters (Minerva, Dorothy M. ­ Mrs. Harold Risser, Esther E. ­ Mrs. Samuel Keener, and Edith M. ­ Mrs. Paul Rohrer), one son (Ira M.), 22 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Elizabeth Naylor). He was a member of Good Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 1, in charge of Jay Bechtold and Russell Baer; interment in Good Mennonite Cemetery.

Hecker, John, son of Christian and Susan (Hostetler) Hecker, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Mar. 21, 1878; died at Union Hospital, Dover, Ohio, Sept. 3, 1973; aged 95 y. 5 m. 13 d. His wife (Ida) preceded him in death in 1955. Surviving are one son (John, Jr.), 3 daughters (Mildred ­ Mrs. Doyal Warnes, Irene ­ Mrs. Stanley Nussbaum, and Glendora ­ Mrs. William Taylor), 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Daniel and Melvin). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 5 sisters. He was a member of the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Butler Funeral Home on Sept. 6, in charge of Ervin Schlabach; interment in the Eastlawn Cemetery, Sugarcreek, Ohio.

Martin, Earl Ernest, son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Martin, was born in Garden City, Mo., Sept. 6, 1902; died at Minot, N.D., Aug. __, 1973; aged 70 y. On Jan. 1, 1925, he was married to Edna Yoder, who preceded him in death on July 20, 1928. On October 8, 1933, he was married to Sylvia Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Gladene McElmurry), 4 sons (Roy, Larry, Kermit, and Delvin), 15 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mary ­ Mrs. Ed Hartzler, Ruby ­ Mrs. Ira Zook, and Erma ­ Mrs. Lyle Yost), and one brother (Glenn Martin). He was a member of the Fairview Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held in the Church of the Brethren, in charge of Duane Oesch and Floyd Kauffman; interment in the Mennonite Cemetery, southeast of Surrey, N.D.

Morningstar, Fannie, daughter of John and Martha (Zook) Kauffman, was born at West Liberty, Ohio, June 9, 1878; died at the Greencroft Nursing Home, Goshen, Ind., Aug. 8, 1973; aged 95 y. 1 m. 30 d. On Mar. 14, 1899, she was married to Lewis Morningstar, who preceded her in death on May 20, 1956. Surviving are 5 daughters and 4 sons (Mrs. Martha F. Hartzler, Flossie ­ Mrs. Elmer King, Mabel ­ Mrs. George Sharick, Lela ­ Mrs. Harold Miller, Esther ­ Mrs. Raymond Oswald, William R., Titus, Ora, and Clayton), 31 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 4 sons (Melvin, Floyd, Jesse, and David). She was a member of the North Goshen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of J. C. Wenger, Russell Krabill, and Tim Brenneman; interment in the Miller Cemetery, Shipshewana, Ind.

Nunemaker, Samuel E., son of Samuel and Frances (Ebersole) Nunemaker, was born in Whiteside Co., Ill., Nov. 29, 1891; died in his sleep at his home in Maple Rapids, Mich., July 26, 1973; aged 81 y. 7 m. 27 d. On Dec. 25, 1914, he was married to Mabel McCulloh, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Lois Nunemaker), 2 sons (Milford and Marvin), one foster son (William D. Nash), 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, one sister (Katie Hess), and one brother (Charles). He was preceded in death by one sister (Mary Good) and 3 brothers (Enos, John, and Harvey). He was a member of the Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 29, in charge of Calvin Kaufman; interment at Collier Cemetery.

Reil, Stella Marie, foster daughter of J. E. and Mary (Yordy) Zimmerman, was born in Milford, Neb., Nov. 24, 1912; died in her sleep on Aug. 28, 1973; aged 61 y. 9 m. 4 d. On Nov. 15, 1936, she was married to Herman Reil, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Ervin and Robert), one daughter (Mary ­ Mrs. Warren Meyer), 7 grandchildren, her stepmother (Phoebe Zimmerman), one brother (Milo Zimmerman), and one sister (Myrtle Bender). Two grandchildren preceded her in death. She was a member of the East Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 31, in charge of Oliver Roth, Sterling Stauffer, and Norman Beckler; interment in the church cemetery.

Rush, Mary Kehr, was born on Oct. 15, 1897; died at Greencroft Villa, Goshen, Ind., May 2, 1973; aged 75 y. 6 m. 17 d. On June 29, 1932, she was married to Ralph Rush, who preceded her in death. She was a member of the Prairie Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, Ind., in charge of Russell Krabill; interment in the Rice Cemetery, Elkhart, Ind.

Shetler, Joseph O., was born in Johnstown, Iowa, July 22, 1904; died suddenly at Pigeon, Mich., July 17, 1973; aged 68 y. 11 m. 25 d. On June 25, 1923, he was married to Emma Albrecht, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Genevieve ­ Mrs. William McIlhargie), one son (Dale), and 6 grandchildren. He was a member of the Michigan Avenue Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Shetler-Bussema Funeral Home on July 21, in charge of Don Reber and Charles Haarer.

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