Gospel Herald - Vol. 68, No. 1 - January 7, 1975 - page 14
Clark, Mable Maeberry, daughter of Isaiah and Anna Dora (Mays) Brady, was born in Millboro, Va., July 12, 1890; died in Green Haven Nursing Home, Greensboro, N.C., Dec. 5, 1974; aged 84 y. She was married to Willie Hurlbert Clark, who preceded her in death on Sept. 1, 1965. Surviving are 2 sons (Wildridge A. and Earl B.), 8 daughters (Mildred Mrs. John Fletcher, Reba, Roby Mrs. William Estes, Allie Mrs. Stuart Brooks, Lavvie Mrs. T. R. Mays, Maude, Flora Mrs. Barney Moore, and Tamar Mrs. M. B. Mays). Three sons preceded her in death. She was a member of the Stuarts Draft Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 7, in charge of Roy Kiser and Charles Ramsey; interment in Clark Cemetery, Montebello.
Danner, Marion Willis, son of Marvin and Lena (Hershberger) Danner, was born at Milford, Neb., Dec. 19, 1914; died at the Veterans' Hospital, Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 20, 1974; aged 59 y. On Sept. 24, 1937, he was married to Vivian McLain, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Larry), his parents, 2 granddaughters, 3 stepsons (Danny Koehler, Jeff Hardesty, and Michael Hardesty), 3 sisters (Erma Mrs. Simon Birky, Hazel Mrs. Conrad Carlson, and Wilma Mrs. Russel Storay), and 2 brothers (Harley and John). He was a member of First Mennonite, Lincoln, Neb. Funeral services were in charge of Milton Troyer and Leland Oswald; interment at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery.
Graber, Francis S., son of John and Susan (Stoll) Graber, was born in Daviess Co., Ind., Feb. 2, 1906; died of heart failure at Dekalb Memorial Hospital, Auburn, Ind., Nov. 19,1974; aged 68 y. On Feb. 13, 1930, he was married to Verda Liechty, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Allen, Dwight, and Carl), 2 daughters (Mrs. Gerry Kulp and Mrs. Joyce Swartz), 18 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was a member of North Leo cong., where funeral services were held on Nov. 21, in charge of Alvin Beachy, Don Klopfenstein, and Earl Hartman, interment in Leo Memorial Cemetery.
Graber, Johnny, son of Henry and Anna (Graber) Graber, was born in Daviess Co., Ind., Dec. 13, 1941; died of an accidental gunshot wound at Martin Co., Ind., Nov. 7, 1974; aged 33 y. on Apr. 2, 1965, he was married to Lilly C. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Stanley James and Tracy Levon), his parents, one brother (Amos Graber), 5 sisters (Elizabeth Mrs. Homer Kemp, Rebecca Mrs. Marvin Wagler, Martha Mrs. Mervin Wagler, Mary Mrs. Verlin Wagler, and Anna Mae Mrs. Loren Wagler), and his grandfather (Amos Graber). He was a member of Providence Menno-nite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 10, in charge of Tobias Slaubaugh and David J. Graber; interment in church cemetery.
Hartzler, Bertha A., daughter of Samuel H. and Rebecca (Byler) Hertzler, was born at Belleville, Pa., Jan. 24, 19O9; died of cancer at Lewistown Hospital, Lewistown, Pa., Dec. 12, 1974; aged 65 y. On Dec. 17, 1931, she was married to Jesse G. Hartzler, who preceded her in death on Aug. 18, 1970. Surviving are 6 children (Grace E. Hartzler, Jean Mrs. Rodney Cavanaugh, John T., Jay I., Sarah Mrs. Fred Miller, and Delmar), 10 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Sadie Hertzler, Amanda Mrs. Alphie Smucker, and Eldora Mrs. Ray Peachey). One sister (Mattie Mrs. Harvey Yoder) preceded her in death in 1948. She was a member of Allensville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 15, in charge of Paul E. Bender, Raymond Peachey, and Nelson Roth; interment in Allensville Mennonite Cemetery.
Knechtel, Ephraim, son of Alfred and Elizabeth (Hallman) Knechtel, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Oct. 2, 1884; died at his home in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Nov. 5, 1974; aged 90 y. On Feb. 15, 1911, he was married to Edna Snyder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Clifford, Orval, and Alfred), 6 daughters (Grace, Dorothy, Fern, Lila, Erma, and Carol), 25 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. One son (Paul) preceded him in death. He was a member of Mannheim Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 8, in charge of Gordon Bauman and Leslie Witmer; interment in the Mannheim Cemetery.
Loux, Abram C., son of Jacob R. and Henrietta (Clemmer) Loux, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Feb. 17, 1888; died at Peter Becker Memorial Home, Harleysville, Pa., Dec. 14, 1974; aged 86 y. He was married to Martha W. Landis, who preceded him in death in 1954. Surviving are 3 sons (Curtis L., Jacob L., and Norma L. ), 13 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 18, in charge of Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, Earl Anders, Jr., and Curtis Bergey; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Transcriber's note: Third son listed as printed (Norma L.) not a typo.
Marner, Dave I., son of Isaac and Mary (Miller) Marner, was born Jan. 6, 1900; died at his home, Oct. 25, 1974; aged 74 y. On Feb. 18, 1923, he was married to Blanche Swartzendruber, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Doris Mrs. Mark Swartzendruber), 3 sons (Donald, Gerald, and Phil), 10 grandchildren, his stepmother (Mary Marner), one brother (Ray), 5 sisters (Martha Mrs. Erlis Brenneman, Cora Marner, Gertrude Miller, Amy Hochstetler and Leta Mrs. Ed Maust), and 3 half sisters (Elmarie Mrs. John Capper, Lola Marner, and Anna Mae Marner). He was a member of Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 27, in charge of Robert K. Yoder and Max Yoder, interment in church cemetery.
Souder, David M., son of John and Margaret (Mitman) Souder, was born in Sellersville, Pa., Apr. 12, 1945; died as a result of accidental shooting while deer hunting at Williamsport, Pa., Dec. 2, 1974; aged 29 y. On May 14, 1966, he was married to Ruth N. Frederick who survives. Also surviving are one son (David Loren), one sister Joan M. Souder), one brother (Joh Merrill), and his maternal grandmother (Mrs. Martha Mitman). He was a member of Rockhill Mennonite Church, where funeral services we held on Dec. 5, in charge of Curtis L. Bergey and Henry L. Ruth; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Tregle, Henry J., Jr., son of Henry Joseph Tregle, Sr., and Aure Marie Folse, was born in Des Allemands, La., Nov. 14, 1912; died at Cameron, La., Nov. 15, 1974; aged 62 y. On July 12, 1934, he was married to Nettie Elma Le Blanc, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Thomas J., Curtis L., Glenn T., Henry J. III, and Lowell L. Tregle), one foster son (Lucius D. Williams), 6 grandchildren, 12 stepgrandchildren, 6 sisters (Mrs. John Cortez, Mrs. Norman StAmant, Mrs. Alice McAdam, Mrs. Ernest Frickey, Mrs. Jeff Drury, and Mrs. Paul Stein). He was preceded in death by one sister (Antoinette Cologne). He was ordained as a minister Feb. 9, 1941, and served at Akers, La., Madisonville, La., and Three Brothers, Ark. He was a member of Des Allemands Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 18, in charge of John E. Wenger and Johnny Hale; interment in Des Allemands Mennonite Cemetery.
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-- Gospel Herald - Vol. 68, No. 2 - Jan. 14, 1975 - p. 34
Bishop, Margaret H. (Benner), daughter of Nathaniel and Amanda (Heckler) Benner, was born at Souderton, Pa., July 7, 1894; died of a heart condition at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Oct. 18, 1974; aged 80 y. On Dec. 28, 1912, she was married to Nevin A. Bishop, who preceded her in death, April 26 1953. Surviving are 3 sons (Claude, Willard, and Paul), and 2 daughters (Sadie Mrs. Isaiah Landis, and Elaine). Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 17, in charge of Richard Detweiler and David F. Derstine; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Moyer, Margaret F. (Weaver), daughter of David J. and Mary Ann (Aucker) Weaver, was born in Juniata Co., Pa., Feb. 19, 1889; died of a heart attack, at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Dec. 13, 1974; aged 85 y. On Jan. 16, 1926, she was married to Titus Kline Moyer, who preceded her in death in 1955. She is survived by one daughter (Gertrude Mrs. Paul Witter), 5 grandsons, one brother (Jonas), and one sister (Josephine Burkholder). She was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held in Eastern Mennonite Home chapel, Souderton, Pa., Dec. 18, with Wayne Kratz and David F. Derstine, Jr., in charge. Burial was in Blooming Glen Church Cemetery.
Yoder, Stephen I., son of Samuel K. and Barbara (Peachey)
Yoder, was born at Allensville, Pa., Sept. 1, 1898; died of a
heart attack at Sarasota, Fla., Dec. 17, 1974; aged 76 y. He was
married to Fannie Hartzler, who preceded him in death in June
1936. On June 26, 1938, he was married to Fannie Zook, who survives.
Also surviving are 2 daughters (Marie Mrs. Mark Werner,
and Susan (Mrs. Raymond Bratton), and one brother (Samuel). He
was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services
were held on Dec. 21, in charge of Paul H. Stoltzfus and Millard
Shoup. Interment in Allensville Mennonite Cemetery.
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Byler, Lester S.,. son of Thomas J. and Ada (Glick) Byler, was born in Allensville, Pa., Feb. 26, 1925; died of a cardiac arrest at Belleville, Pa., Dec. 28, 1974; aged 49 y. On Oct. 25 1947, he was married to Nancy Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Thomas R., Robert S., and George L.), one daughter (Julie - Mrs. John Zehr), 2 grandchildren, and 5 brothers (Wilmer T., Marvin D., John M., Thomas J., and Ernest R.). He was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 31, in charge of Erie Renno and Paul H. Stoltzfus; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.
Eberly, Ira, son of John and Barbara (Nolt) Eberly, was born near Orrville, Ohio, Sept. 30, 1886; died suddenly at Orrville Dunlop Hospital on Dec. 13, 1974; aged 88 y. On Nov. 26, 1912, he was married to Elizabeth Martin, who preceded him in death on Mar. 2, 1968. Surviving are 5 daughters (Martha Eberly, Bertha - Mrs. Willis Good, Edith - Mrs. Ben Horst, Clara - Mrs. Elmer Showalter, and Ida - Mrs. Leroy Wenger), one son (Willis), 34 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Clayton and Alvin), and one sister (Mrs. Elsie Good). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers. He was a member of the Chestnut Ridge Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Martins Mennonite Church on Dec. 16, in charge of Andrew Hartzler and Clarence Neuenschwander; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Frederick, Elizabeth, daughter of Abram and Barbara (Bergey) Hackman, was born at Pipersville, Pa., Nov. 12, 1881; died at North Penn Convalescent Home, Lansdale, Pa., Dec. 25, 1974; aged 93 y. She was married to Jacob O. Frederick, who preceded her in death in Sept. 1957. Surviving are one daughter (Alma - Mrs. Ernest C. Landes), one son (Nelson H.), 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mary Hackman). One son (Paul) preceded her in death in Sept. 1974. She was a member of the Souderton Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Dec. 30, in charge of Richard C. Detweiler; interment in Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.
Headings, Lydia, daughter of John K. and Mary (Yoder) Hilty, was born in Logan County, Ohio, Oct. 26, 1887; died of heart failure at Bellefontaine, Ohio, Dec. 19, 1974; aged 87 y. On Oct. 26, 1911, she was married to Frank Headings, who preceded her in death in Sept. 1927. Surviving are one son (Tillman), 3 daughters (Mary Helen, Elva Mae Headings, and Alma Fern - Mrs. John P. Plank), 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Emma - Mrs. D. H. Yoder and Clara - Mrs. Lee H. Yoder). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and one sister. She was a member of the South Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 22, in charge of Howard S. Schmitt; interment in the South Union Cemetery.
Hershey, Paul B., son of John H. and Mary (Buckwalter) Hershey, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Sept. 7, 1894; died at Itasca Ill., Oct. 7, 1974; aged 80 y. In Dec. 1927 he was married to Martha Inez Wenger, who preceded him in death in Nov. 1962. 1n May 1964 he was married to Christine Christensen, who survives along with 3 stepchildren. Also surviving are one brother (Jacob) and 4 sisters (Phoebe, Naomi - Mrs. Herman Hanson, Martha - Mrs. Floyd Helmuth, and Esther - Mrs. Jack Reagor). He was a member of the Gulfhaven Mennonite Church, Gulfport, Miss., where he had served as minister and bishop. Memorial services were held in Itasca, 1ll., Oct. 10.
Kropf, John R., son of Joel and Veronica (Roth) Kropf, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Apr. 15, 1887; died at his home in Wellesley on Dec. 1, 1974; aged 87 y. On May 30, 1912, he was married to Mary Ann Lichti, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Mervin, Clarence, and Elton) 5 daughters (Barbara - Mrs. Elmer Roth, Idella - Mrs. Alvin Leis, Janet - Mrs. George Rush, Bernetta - Mrs. Ralph Ruby, and Mary Ellen - Mrs. Stephen Gingerich), 33 grandchildren, and 31 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Earl), one daughter (Irene - Mrs. Menno Albrecht), 4 brothers, and 5 sisters. He was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 3, in charge of Vernon Zehr and Jacob Roes; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Lauffer, Flavel Tiffany, son of Roy and Maude (Ryan) Lauffer, was born in Warsaw, Mo., Jan. 2, 1912; died at his home on Dec. 29, 1974; aged 62 y. On Jan. 7, 1947, he was married to Clara Hale, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Tiffany, Jr.), one grandson, and one brother (Harold). He was a member of the Sunnyslope Mennonite Church, Phoenix, Ariz., where funeral services were held on Jan. 2, in charge of David W. Mann.
Miller, Viola, daughter of Lee D. and Dora (Yoder) King, was born in Missouri on Feb. 16, 1901; died from injuries incurred in an automobile accident at Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 29, 1974; aged 73 y. On Oct. 1, 1921, she was married to Adrian D. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Gerald A.), 2 daughters (Dorothy - Mrs. Eldon King and Esther - Mrs. Nelson Hostetter), 11 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, one brother (Allen King), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Florence Miller and Mrs. Bertha Mountiford). She was a member of the Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 2, in charge of Howard S. Schmitt and George Dunn; interment in the Oak Grove Cemetery, West Liberty, Ohio.
Nafziger, Rose W., daughter of Daniel and Fannie (Moser) Widrick, was born at Croghan, N.Y., Nov. 12, 1904; died of coronary thrombosis at the Lowville Hospital on Dec. 16, 1974; aged 70 y. On Oct. 16, 1924, she was married to Joseph Nafziger, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Elmer), 3 daughters (Arlene - Mrs. Anthony Zehr, Mary - Mrs. Nelson Roes, and Doris - Mrs. Merlin Roggie), 21 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Daniel and Benjamin), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Martha Zehr and Esther - Mrs. Nelson Widrick). She was a member of the Conservative Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Croghan Mennonite Church on Dec. 19, in charge of Richard Zehr, Gilbert Steria, Milton Steria, and Elmer Moser; interment in the Croghan Cemetery.
Neuenschwander, Jacob, son of Abraham and Miriam (Moser) Neuenschwander, was born in Berne, Ind., May 6, 1893; died on Dec. 24, 1974; aged 81 y. On Jan. 8, 1920, he was married to Lydia Amstutz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Mabel - Mrs. George Geiser and Luella - Mrs. Clarence Eberly), 8 sons (Willis, Paul, Wilfred, Tilman, Marcus, Clarence, Harry, and Jesse), 76 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Amos Neuenschwander). He was preceded in death by 7 sisters, 5 brothers, and one grandson. On Jan. 25, 1931, he was ordained to the ministry and served the Sonnenberg Mennonite Church. In 1953 he transferred his membership to the County Line congregation and continued his ministry there. Funeral services were held at the County Line Mennonite Church on Dec. 27, in charge of Elmer Good, C. N. Steiner, Amsey Martin, and Lester Amstutz; interment in the County Line Cemetery.
Rufenacht, Mary I., daughter of Amos and Lizzie (Short) Rufenacht, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Mar. 26, 1909; died of a heart attack at her home in Archbold, Ohio, Dec. 25, 1974; aged 65 y. Surviving are 2 brothers (Glen and Jesse Rufenacht). She was a member of the .Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 28, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche and P. L. Frey; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Shantz, Catharine, daughter of Amos and Magdalena (Musselman) Martin, was born in Elmira, Ont., Mar. 9, 1885; died at Maples Nursing Home, Tavistock, Ont., Dec. 4, 1974; aged 89 y. On Mar. 4, 1908, she was married to Moses H. Shantz, who preceded her in death on Aug. 14, 1938. Surviving are one son (Gordon), 2 daughters (Luella and Mary - Mrs. Wallace Jutzi), 8 grandchildren, and one brother (Angus). One son (Vernon) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Blenheim Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 7, in charge of Gordon Bauman; interment in the Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery.
Spicher, Jesse E., son of Samuel and Mattie (Zook) Spicher, was born at Allensville, Pa., July 10, 1893; died of a coronary occlusion at Belleville, Pa., Dec. 24, 1974; aged 81 y. On Dec. 28, 1916, he was married to Nancy; Ropp, who preceded him in death in Aug. 1968. Surviving are 2 daughters (Vesta - Mrs. Charles Sherman and Arlene M.) and 2 sons (Ray S. and Glenn S.). He was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 27, in charge of Paul H. Stoltzfus; interment in the Locust Grove Mennonite Cemetery.
Yoder, Beulah Darlene, daughter of Daniel and Katie (Kinsinger) Dickel, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, July 7, 1926; died of leukemia at University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Dec. 31 1974; aged 48 y. On June 16, 1949, she was married to Robert E. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are her father, 3 sons (Lonnie, Denny, and Mike), one daughter (Minnie), and 3 brothers Cleo, Donald, and Marvin). She was a member of the East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 2, in charge of Alva Swartzendruber and J. John J. Miller; interment in the East Union Cemetery.
Transcriber's notes: Opening parenthesis for 3 brothers missing in original. J. John J. Miller as in original.
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Bachman, John Murer, son of Andrew and Mary (Murer) Bachman, was born at Milford, Neb., Nov. 21, 1895; died of heart failure at Kalispell, Mont., Dec. 17, 1974; aged 79 y. In 1916 he was married to Rosella Shetler, who preceded him in death on Feb. 3, 1966. On Apr. 11, 1969, he was married to Louise S. Sticker, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Karl), one stepson (August Shaver), 4 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Mountain View Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Johnson Chapel on Dec. 19, in charge of H. Peder Waldum; interment in Glacier Memorial Gardens.
Heatwole, Calvin Timothy, son of Solomon D. and Susanna (Weaver) Heatwole, was born at Dayton, Va., May 5, 1887; died at Harrisonburg, Va., Jan. 2, 1975; aged 87 y. On Nov. 6, 1913, he was married to Effie Rebecca Barnhart, who preceded him in death on Feb. 14, 1974. He is survived by 2 daughters (Mrs. Lola Showalter and Wilma - Mrs. Jennings Layman), 3 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was a member of the Weavers Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 4, in charge of Alvin C. Kanagy and Samuel Janzen; interment in Weavers Church Cemetery.
Kauffman, Boyd, son of Bennett and Elizabeth (Anstead) Kauffman, was born near Richfield, Pa., Aug. 28, 1902; died at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pa., Dec. 25, 1974, from injuries received in a car accident on Dec. 8; aged 72 y. On Oct. 12, 1926, he was married to Lydia Wert who died on Dec. 27, 1974. Surviving are 4 children (Anna Mary, Raymond, Thelma - Mrs. Laban Kauffman, and Ferne - Mrs. Marcus Lehman), 17 grandchildren, one brother (Oscar), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Effie Auker and Elda - Mrs. Roscoe Frymoyer). He was preceded in death by one son (Robert, May 1974) and a son and daughter (twins) in infancy. He was ordained to the ministry in 1951 and to the office of a bishop in 1951. He was a member of the Bethel Mennonite Church, Mt. Pleasant Mills, Pa. Double funeral services were held at Lauvers Mennonite Church on Dec. 28, in charge of Melvin Horst, Clyde Beidler, Harvey Mast, and Henry Martin; interment in the Lauvers Mennonite Cemetery.
Kauffman, Lydia, daughter of Henry and Katie (Musser) Wert, was born near McAlisterville, Pa., Nov. 9, 1900; died at her home on Dec. 27, 1974; aged 74 y. On Oct. 12, 1926, she was married to Boyd Kauffman, who preceded her in death on Dec. 25, 1974. Surviving are 4 children (Anna Mary, Raymond, Thelma - Mrs. Laban Kauffman, and Ferne - Mrs. Marcus Lehman), 17 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one sister (Anna - Mrs. John Zendt), and 6 brothers (Michael, Paul, Henry, Jacob, Boyd and Earl). She was preceded in death by one son (Robert, May 1974) and a son and daughter (twins) in infancy. She was a member of the Bethel Mennonite Church. Double funeral services were held at Lauvers Mennonite Church on Dec. 28, in charge of Melvin Horst, Clyde Beidler, Harvey Mast, and Henry Martin; interment in the Lauvers Mennonite Cemetery.
Martin, Christian E., son of Benjamin and Magdalena (Oswald) Martin, was born near Hopedale, Ill., Dec. 1, 1881; died at the Hopedale, Ill. hospital on Dec. 20, 1974; aged 93 y. On Sept. 12 1905, he was married to Lina Roth, who preceded him in death in July 1970. Surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Verena Litwiller, Mrs. Ruth Springer, and Mrs. Ina Troyer), one son (Willard), 16 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Art). He was a member of the Hopedale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 2, in charge of Don Kauffmann and Elmo Springer; interment in the Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery.
Miller, Henry, son of John H. and Elizabeth (Grieser) Miller, was born at Pettisville, Ohio, Jan. 22, 1893; died at Northcrest Nursing Home, Napoleon, Ohio, Jan. 1, 1975; aged 81 y. On Jan. 28, 1915, he was married to Amanda Short, who preceded him in death on Feb. 26, 1972. Surviving are 9 daughters (Alta - Mrs. Harley Sauder, Bessie - Mrs. Cornelius Short, Lois - Mrs. Orval Riegsecker, Vesta - Mrs. Harold Stamm, Bernice - Mrs. Charles McDowell, Alice, Arleta - Mrs. Carl Unzicker, Marilyn, and Phyllis - Mrs. Clark Gerber), one son (Delmar), and one brother (Uriah). One daughter (Almeda) died in infancy. He was a member of the Tedrow Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 4, in charge of Carl V. Yoder and Roy Sauder; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.
Showalter, Luke, son of George B. and Lizzie (Blosser) Showalter, was born at Broadway, Va., Jan. 8, 1898; died of emphysema and complications at Harrisonburg, Va., Oct. 7, 1974; aged 76 y. On June 16, 1924, he was married to Lydia Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Kenneth, Harold, Barbara Crider and Alta Rohrer). He was a member of the Trissels Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Oct. 9, in charge of Michael Shenk, J. Ward Shank, and Norman Yutzy; internment in the Zion Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Stoltzfus, Jacob S., son of Jonathan and Elizabeth Stoltzfus, was born on Aug. 1, 1900; died at Harrison Nursing Home, Christiana, Pa., Nov. 19, 1974; aged 74 y. He was married to Rebecca Stoltzfus, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Norman, Ezra, and Roy), 4 daughters (Gladys, Della, Violet, and Anna), 15 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother (Christ), and one sister (Lizzie). He was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 22, in charge of Aaron F. Stoltzfus and Abner Stoltzfus; interment in the Maple Grove Cemetery.
Zook, Anna, daughter of David and Elizabeth Stoltzfus, was born in Union Co., Pa., June 6, 1884; died at Belleville, Pa., Jan. 4, 1975; aged 90 y. On Sept. 11, 1923, she was married to Frank Zook, who preceded her in death in Dec. 1941. Surviving are 3 sons (Floyd F., Loren E., and Paul S.), 2 daughters (Lois - Mrs. Mark King and Pauline - Mrs. Byron Peachey), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Belle Yoder and Rachel - Mrs. Eldon Snyder). She was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Baggus Funeral Home on Jan. 6, in charge of Paul H. Stoltzfus; interment in the Locust Grove Cemetery.
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