Gospel Herald Obituaries - December, 1976

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Gospel Herald - Volume 69, Number 47 - December 7, 1976 ­ page 944

Burkholder, Lyla Lee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Marshall, was born in Albermarle Co., Va., Mar. 13, 1911, died of cancer at Waynesboro, Va., Oct. 14, 1976; aged 65 y. On Mar. 16, 1938, she was married to Oren Burkholder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Vernon and Robert), 3 daughters (Anna ­ - Mrs. Sam Phillips, Brenda ­ - Mrs. Anthony Aldieri, and Betty ­ - Mrs. Grady Seay), and 6 grandchildren. She was a member of the Hildebrand Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct, 16, in charge of Richard H. Showalter and Marion C. Weaver; interment in the Hildebrand Church Cemetery.

Ebersole, Annalee, daughter of Daniel M. and Sallie (McNamee) Martin, was born in Washington Co., Md., Aug. 19, 1899; died of heart failure at her home on Nov, 13, 1976; aged 77 y. On Dec. 25, 1921, she was married to David K. Ebersole, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Richard M., Charles M., and Lawrence M.), 4 daughters (Mrs. Helen M. Starleper, Mrs. Leah M. Bowlus, Mrs. Kathryn Fiery, and Mrs. Evelyn M. Rolke), 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one brother (Daniel A. Martin). She was preceded in death by one son (Daniel). She was a member of the Cedar Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 16, in charge of Nelson L. Martin and John F. Grove; interment in the Cedar Grove Church cemetery.

Garber, Rudolph C., son of Jacob and Susan (Schertz) Garber, was born in Woodford Co., Ill., Dec. 24, 1897, died of a heart attack at Metamora, Ill., Oct. 22, 1976; aged 78 y. On June 25, 1919, he was married to Esther Reeser, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Wilda - ­ Mrs. Virgil Gingrich and Ferne ­ - Mrs. Ronald Onken), 2 sons (Richard and Leslie), 16 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, one brother (John), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Martha Kennell and Mrs. Sue Kennell). Fie was preceded in death by one brother. He was a member of the Metamora Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held in charge of James Detweiler and Joe Diener; interment in the Hickory Point Cemetery.

Gingerich, John E., son of Jacob and Emma (Hershberger) Gingerich, was born at Arthur, Ill., Jan. 29, 1906; died of injuries suffered in a tractor accident on Oct. 26, 1976; aged 70 y. On Sept. 9, 1927, he was married to Bessie Bontrager, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Francis and John R. Gingerich and Carolyn ­ - Mrs. William Duncan), 9 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was a member of the Howard-Miami Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 29, in charge of Ralph Staley; interment in Christner Cemetery.

Hernley, Mary Elizabeth (Mollie), daughter of Levi D. and Mary (Esch) King, was born at Hubbard, Ore., June 27, 1892; died of a heart attack at Frick Community Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, Pa., Nov. 10, 1976; aged 84 y. On Sept. 22, 1912, she was married to Chester D. Hartzler, who preceded her in death in July 1957. On Feb. 10, 1962, she was married to Henry Hernley, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Clarence K. and Samuel E.), one stepson (H. Ralph Hernley), 5 stepdaughters (Lillian ­ - Mrs. Calvin Long,. Nancy ­ - Mrs. Paul Conrad, Ferne ­ - Mrs. Paul Savanick, Catherine ­ - Mrs. Paul Glenn, and Martha ­ - Mrs. Les Heath), 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 10 stepgrandchildren, 3 step-great-grandchildren and one sister (Sadie King). She was preceded in death by 3 sons, 2 daughters, 2 brothers, one sister, and one stepgrandchild. She was a member of the Scottdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 14, in charge of John Drescher and at Zion Mennonite Church, Hubbard, Ore., Nov. 16; interment in Zion Mennonite Cemetery.

Hoskins, Charles C., son of George and Virginia (Sprat) Hoskins, was born at Hannibal, Mo., Oct. 28, 1923; died of a heart attack at State Hospital, Fulton, Mo., Oct. 9, 1976; aged 52 y. In Oct. 1939, he was married to Mary Kathryn Moss, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons Charles, Jim, Stephen, Nelson, Mark, and Donnie), 4 daughters (Joann Creech, Bonnie Hofstetter, Brenda Tope, and Julie Allen), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Lillie Young, Mrs. Violet Snow, and Mrs. Elsie Johnson). He was preceded in death by one son. He was a member of the Lyon Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the O'Donnell Funeral Home, Hannibal, Mo., Oct 12, in charge of Daniel Kauffman and Simon Schlabach; interment in Grand View Burial Park, Hannibal.

Jantzi, Nancy, daughter of Christian and Barbara (Leis) Gingerich, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Jan. 22, 1898; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Nov. 7, 1976; aged 78 y. On Jan. 29, 1918 she was married to Jonathon Jantzi, who preceded her in death in 1972. Surviving are one son (Walter) and 4 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. She was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 10, in charge of Jacob Roes and Alvin Leis; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Lapp, Linda Rebecca, daughter of John M. and Lena (Swartzentruber) Hertzler, was born in Morgantown, Pa., Nov. 14, 1910; died of lymphocytic lymphoma in Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Nov. 10, 1976; aged 66 y. She was married to I. Wilbur Lapp, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Wilbur T. Lapp), one daughter (Nancy L. Clemens), 3 grandchildren, one brother (Ralph S. Hertzler), and 3 sisters (Mabel ­ Mrs. Christian T. Landes, Mrs. Erma M. Stoltzfus, and Cora L. ­ Mrs. Samuel K. Umble). She was preceded in death by 2 sisters (Grace Stoltzfus and Alta Hertzler). Funeral services were held at the Plains Mennonite Church on Nov. 14, in charge of Clayton L. Swartzentruber and Norman Kolb; interment in Methacton Mennonite Cemetery.

Miller, Harvey, son of Jonas B. and Barbara (Swartzentruber) Miller, was born at Grantsville, Md., Nov. 16, 1912; died of cancer at University Clinic, Hamburg (Saar), Germany, Oct. 27, 1976; aged 63 y. On Oct. 25, 1936, he was married to Mildred Byler, who survives. Also surviving are one brother (Ivan J. Miller) and 5 sisters (Alma ­ - Mrs. Allen Maust, Edna ­ - Mrs. Alvin Maust, Annie ­ - Mrs. Lee Scheffel, Rhoda ­ - Mrs. Elmer Maust, and Catherine Miller). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Evan and Floyd) and 2 sisters (Mabel Yoder and Verna Maust). On July 8, 1951 he was ordained to the ministry and served as a missionary in Luxembourg. He was a member of the Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 3, in charge of Don Jacobs and Erie Renno; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery, Belleville, Pa.

Neff, Emmanuel C., son of Christian and Lavina (Shaub) Neff, was born in Strasburg, Pa., Oct. 18, 1895; died at his home in Paradise Twp., Pa., Oct. 20, 1976; age 81 y. On Nov. 27, 1917, he was married to Ella Witmer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Miriam ­ - Mrs. Harold D. Denlinger and Arlene ­ - Mrs. Wilmer D. Rohrer), 7 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister and 2 brothers. He was a member of the Paradise Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 23, in charge of Clair Eby and Harold Book; interment in the adjoining
cemetery.

Stoltzfus, Kate A., daughter of Henry U. and Malinda (Stoltzfus) Stoltzfus, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 2, 1875; died at Landis Homes Retirement Community, Lititz, Pa., Feb. 12, 1976; aged 100 y. She was the last of her immediate family. She was a member of the Kinzers Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 16, in charge of Clair B. Eby and Harold K. Book; interment in the Millwood Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder, Daniel J., was born at Inman, Kan., Dec. 29, 1891; died at District Hospital, Harper, Kan., Oct. 31, 1976; aged 84 y. On Dec. 23, 1915, he was married to Eva Zimmerman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Phil, Ronald, and Robert), 6 daughters (Alma ­ - Mrs. LeRoy York, Odena ­ - Mrs. Freeman Miller, Doris ­ - Mrs. Archie Selley, Evelyn ­ - Mrs. Ivan Holmes, Boneta ­ - Mrs. Calvin Parsons, and Joan ­ - Mrs. Albert Freeman), 31 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, and one brother (Alvin Yoder). He was a member of the Crystal Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 3, in charge of Fred Gingerich and Robert Zehr; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Yoder, Quinton J., son of Jacob K. and Catherine (Swartzentruber) Yoder, was born in Wellman, Iowa, May 23, 1900; died unexpectedly of a ruptured aorta at Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Aug. 18, 1976; aged 76 y. On June 10, 1923, he was married to Edith Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Wallace, Maurice, and Donald), 2 daughters (Mertice ­ - Mrs. Dewayne Bontrager and Marlene ­ - Mrs. Mylin Yoder), 15 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one sister (Sadie ­ - Mrs. Vernon Marner), and one brother (Nickolas Yoder). He was a member of the Forks Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 21, in charge of John Yoder, Donald Yoder, and Sylvester Haarer; interment in Forest Grove Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 69, Number 48 - December 14, 1976 ­ page 959

Anders, Menno C., son of John K. and Susan (Clemens) Anders, was born in Towamencin Twp., Pa., Dec. 8, 1882; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Nov. 16, 1976; aged 93 y. On July 8, 1905, he was married to Lizzie Moyer, who preceded him in death on Oct. 12, 1965. Surviving are 3 daughters (Alma ­ - Mrs. J. Everett Nyce, Sallie ­ - Mrs. Cyrus Landes, and Betty ­ - Mrs. Harrison Hackman), 4 sons (Earl M., Willis M., Linnaeus M., and Lewis M.), 18 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandehildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Marvin M., and 2 stillborn infants. He was a member of Salford Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home and Salford Mennonite Church, in charge of Willis Miller, John L. Ruth, and Wayne Kratz; interment in Salford Church Cemetery.

Baechler, Leah, daughter of Rudy and Catherine (Roth) Schwartzentruber, was born in Hay Twp., Pa., Dec. 22, 1893; died at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Wis., Nov. 8, 1976; aged 82 y. In Sept. 1912, she was married to Solomon Baechler, who preceded her in death on Feb. 10, 1963. Surviving are one son (William), 5 daughters (Eva ­ - Mrs. Clarence Gascho, Gertrude ­ - Mrs. Oliver Steckle, Verda Baechler, Gladys ­ - Mrs. Neil Gingerich, and Erma ­ - Mrs. Floyd Buehler), 17 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Blake Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, Nov. 11, in charge of Clayton Kuepfer and Ephraim Gingerich; interment in Blake Mennonite Cemetery.

Correction: The obituary of Leah Baechler which appeared on page 960 of the Gospel Herald for December 14, 1976, mistakenly listed her birthplace as Hay Twp., Pa., and her place of death as Exeter, Wis. Both Hay Twp. and Exeter are in Ontario.

Hooley, Jewel, son of Daniel Y. and Mattie (Yoder) Hooley, was born in Glendale, Ariz., Jan. 11, 1908; died of cancer at Fountainview Place, Elkhart, Ind., Nov. 17, 1976; aged 68 y. Surviving are 5 brothers (Jesse, Daniel, Walter, Willard, and Harold), and 3 sisters (Ruth ­ - Mrs. H. R. Miller, Nellie ­ - Mrs. Dan Reber, and Martha ­ - Mrs. Glenn Rodgers). He was a member of Prairie Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Hartzler-Gutermuth Funeral Home, Elkhart, Ind., Nov. 19, in charge of Russell Krabill; interment in Prairie Street Cemetery.

Jantzi, Aaron L., son of Solomon and Anna (Lehman) Jantzi, was born at Lowville, N.Y., July 19, 1902; died at Lewis County Hospital, Oct. 5, 1976; aged 74 y., On Nov. 2,1927, he was marr ied to Susan Ressler, who preceded him in death on Feb. 10, 1968. On Dec. 6, 1975, he was married to Esther Moser Boshart, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Howard, Ruth Anna ­ - Mrs. Howard Miller, Paul, Mark, Mary ­ - Mrs. Kenneth Smith, and Daniel), 25 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one brother (Elmer), and 5 sisters (Rosila, Kathryn ­ - Mrs. Charles Forrester, Esther, Sarah ­ - Mrs. Lloyd Zehr, and Marion ­ - Mrs. Beryl Gingerich). He was preceded in death by 4 brothers. He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 8, in charge of Lloyd Boshart and Lester Bauman; interment in Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Croghan, N.Y.

Kana Mary M., daughter of Rufus R. and Elizabeth (Smucker) Yoder, was born at Belleville, Pa., Sept. 15, 1880; died at Belleville, Pa., Nov. 12, 1976; aged 96 y. On Feb. 25, 1902, she was married to Jonathan Kanagy, who preceded her in death, Apr. 15, 1923. Surviving are 3 sons (Amandus B., Aaron D., and Jonathan D.) 4 daughters (Amanda, Mrs. Elizabeth Yoder, Mary ­ - Mrs. Merle Peachey, and Verna ­ - Mrs. Thomas Peachey), 30 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 15, in charge of Louis Peachey and Erie Renno; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.

Kuepfer, Mary, daughter of Jacob S. and Veronica (Wagler) Kuepfer, was born in Mornington Twp., Ont., Oct. 7, 1911; died in an automobile accident on Nov. 7, 1976; aged 65 y. On Oct. 29, 1936, she was married to Daniel J. Kuepfer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Eileen ­ - Mrs. Keith Erb, Kathleen ­ - Mrs. Nyle Hofstetter, and Caroline - Mrs. Ralph Wagler), 5 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Menno, Reuben, and Jacob), and 4 sisters (Rachel ­ - Mrs. Jacob Steckley, Elizabeth ­ - Mrs. Fred Henning, Sarah ­ - Mrs. Ed Daniels, and Nancy ­ - Mrs. Ranken Chalmers). She was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. She was a member of Riverdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 11, in charge of David Jantzi and Menno Zehr; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Lefever, Frank G., son of Amos L. and Lizzie (Groff) Lefever, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 26, 1894; died at Ephrata Community Hospital, Ephrata, Pa., Oct. 6, 1976; aged 91 y. On Apr. 14, 1910, he was married to Phebe W. High, who preceded him in death in November 1958. Surviving are one son (Roy H.), 3 daughters (Nettie ­ - Mrs. Amos W. Dillman, Mrs. Edna Lefever, and Ruth L. ­ - Mrs. C. Lloyd Dagen), 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Barbara Robinson and Lizzie ­ - Mrs. I. Rohrer Meck), He was a member of Landis Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 9, in charge of Elam Stauffer and Mervin L. Landis: interment in adjoining cemetery.

Lichti, Ruth Marie, daughter of Eli and Maude (Swartzendruber) Kauffman, was born in Shickley, Neb., Oct. 1, 1908; died at Bryan Memorial Hospital, Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 20, 1976; aged 68 y. On Dec. 18, 1930, she was married to Alvin R. Lichti, who preceded her in death on May 21, 1976. Surviving are 2 sons (Richard and Lawrence), her mother, 5 grandsons, one brother (Floyd Kauffman) and one sister (Lavonne ­ - Mrs. Ervin Reeb). She was a member of Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 23, in charge of Lee Schlegel and Fred Reeb; interment in nearby cemetery.

Martin, Alice, daughter of Amos and Elizabeth Martin, was born at Cambridge, Pa., Mar. 19, 1885; died at Welsh Mt. Samaritan Home, Oct. 26, 1976; age 91 y. On Apr. 30, 1907, she was married to Horace N. Martin, who preceded her in death in Sept. 1958. Surviving are 2 daughters (Esther ­ - Mrs. Clayton D. Leaman, and Edythe ­ - Mrs. Guy W. Martin), 11 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Cora Stauffer). She was a member of Goodville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Weaverland Mennonite Church, Oct. 29, in charge of S. Weaver Martin and Alvin G. Martin; interment in Weavertand Cemetery.

Nafzinger, Ida B., daughter of David R. and Malinda (Plank) Zook, was born at Belleville, Pa., Nov. 7, 1887; died at Belleville, Pa., Nov. 16, 1976; aged 89 y. On Dec. 22, 1910, she was married to John D. Nafzinger, who preceded her in death on Dec. 21, 1949. Surviving are 2 daughters (Luella ­ - Mrs. Urie P. Yoder, and Irene ­ - Mrs. William L. Collins), and one son (J. David). One daughter (Helen) preceded her in death. She was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Baggus Funeral Home, Nov. 19, in charge of Paul Stoltzfus and Eric Renno; interment in Allensville Mennnonite Cemetery.

Overholt, Lester D., son of Howard M. and Hannah (Derstine) Overholt, was born in Bedminster Twp., Pa., July 18, 1927; died of cancer at Doylestown Hospital, Nov. 16, 1976; aged 49 y. On Apr. 30, 1949, he was married to Mary Emma Rush, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Lucille E., Beverly S., and Mary Lou Overholt), 2 sons (David L. and Dale), his mother, and one sister (Alverda ­ - Mrs. Joseph Kulp). He was a member of Deep Run Mennonite Church East, where funeral services were held on Nov. 21, in charge of John Duerksen and Joseph Gross; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Rhodes, Katie, daughter of Joseph L. and Bertha (Shank) Knicely, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., June 3, 1908; died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., Nov. 19, 1976; aged 68 y. On Sept. 25, 1930, she was married to Paul H. Rhodes, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Mrs. Edith Baber, Mrs. Evelyn Suter, Mrs. Elizabeth Holsinger, Mrs. Mildred Eby, and Mrs. Reba Harman), 3 sons (Raymond, Richard, and R. Joe), 19 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one sister (Mrs. Eula Good), and one brother (Frank Knicely). She was a member of Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 21, in charge of Samuel Janzen and Lewis Armentrout; interment in Bank Church Cemetery.

Royer, Howard Lee, son of George Newport and Susan (Diley) Royer, was born at Newton, Kan., Dec. 11, 1883; died at Newton, Kan., Nov. 20, 1976; aged 92 y. He is survived by a few distant relatives. He was a member of Whitestone Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 23, in charge of Earl Buckwalter and Paul Brunner; interment in Whitestone Church Cemetery.

Schantz, George, son of Andrew and Mary (Ackerman) Schantz, was born in Fulda, Minn., Oct. 1, 1901; died at Southwestern Memorial Hospital, Weatherford, Okla., Apr. 8, 1976; aged 74 y. He is survived by 2 brothers (Henry and William C.). One sister (Minnie) preceded him in death. He was a member of Hydro Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 11, in charge of Chester Slagell and Henry Yoder; interment in Pleasant View Mennonite Cemetery.

Snider, Ella, daughter of Jacob and Rachel (Jantzi) Litwiller, was born at St. Agatha, Ont.; died of a heart attack at K-W Hospital in Kitchener, Ont., Nov. 19, 1976; aged 74 y. She was married to Clifford Snider, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Clifford, Jr., and John), 3 daughters (Grace ­ - Mrs. David Tomlinson, Mary ­ - Mrs. Ervin Jewitt, and Mrs. Barbara Weber), 16 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, 5 brothers (Nelson, Milton, Reuben, Delton, and Orie), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Edna Swartzentruber and Mrs. Eleanora Litwiller). She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 22, in charge of Glenn Brubacher and Elmer Schwartzentruber; interment in St. Agatha Mennonite Cemetery.

Stover, Laura M., daughter of Milton and Amanda (Moyer) Stover, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Jan. 3, 1897; died of cancer at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Nov. 12, 1976; aged 79 y. Surviving are one brother (Samuel M.) and 3 sisters (Anna Moyer, Lizzie ­ - Mrs. Stanley Moyer, and Sadie ­  - Mrs. Willis B. Moyer). She was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Nov. 16, in charge of Wayne Kratz and David F. Derstine; interment in Blooming Glen Church Cemetery.

Tyson, Anna S., daughter of Isaac E. and Emma (Stauffer) Tyson, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Jan. 26, 1909; died of myocardial infarction at Lancaster General Hospital, Oct. 21, 1976; aged 67 y. Surviving are 2 brothers (Henry and Aaron), and 2 sisters (Florence ­ - Mrs. Jacob Mellinger and Grace Tyson). She was a member of Hernley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 24, in charge of Paul Witmer and Levi Mumma; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Yoder, Joseph B., Sr., son of Jacob and Mattie (Bontrager) Yoder, was born in Shelbyville, Ill., Feb. 17, 1882; died at Mio, Mich., Nov. 10, 1976; aged 94 y. On Mar. 22, 1910, he was married to Hannah Swartz, who preceded him in death on Nov. 7, 1953, Surviving are one daughter (Katie ­ - Mrs. Calvin Eash), 5 sons (Jake, Joe, Jr., Omer, Henry, and Edwin), 21 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, and one sister. One son (Raymond) died in infancy. He was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 13, in charge of Virgil Hershberger and Ellsworth Handrich; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 69, Number 49 - December 21, 1976 ­ page 976

Bacher, Rosa Mae, daughter of Noah and Priscilla (Witmer) Bacher, was born in Wolford, N.D., July 16, 1927; died at Wolford, N.D., Oct. 29, 1976; aged 49 y. She was a member of the Lakeview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 2, in charge of Vernon Hochstetler; interment in the Lakeview Church Cemetery.

Feikert, Carl Henry, son of Elmer and Ellen (Voltz) Feikert, was born near Winesburg, Ohio, Aug. 16, 1907; died at his home in Winesburg, Ohio, Aug. 14, 1976; aged 69 y. On June 10, 1930, he was married to Hortense A. Reidenbach, who preceded him in death on Oct. 7,1941. On Jan. 5, 1943, he was married to Treva Miller, who died on Aug. 15, 1967. On Feb. 4, 1969, he was marned to Sarah Miller Silvea, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mary Jane ­ - Mrs. Raymond Scheufler), 2 grandsons, and one brother (Homer). He was preceded in death by 2 grandsons. He was a member of the Longenecker Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 16, in charge of Albert C. Slabach; interment in the church cemetery.

Garber, Elizabeth, daughter of Henry and Anna (Miller), Zook, was born near Mt. Hope, Ohio, Oct. 7, 1902; died at Union Hospital, Dover, Ohio, Aug. 18, 1976, aged 73 y. On Dec. 15, 1932, she was married to Daniel A. Garber, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (John and Amos), 2 daughters (Esther ­ - Mrs. Paul Kandel and Fannie), 13 grandchildren, 2 brothers (John and Levi), and 2 sisters (Sarah Yoder and Fannie Zook). She was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 2 sisters. She was a member of Longenecker Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 21, in charge of Albert C. Slabach; interment in the church cemetery.

Kauffman, Miriam B., daughter of Charles and Bertha Benedict, was born in Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 15, 1901; died at Barley's Convalescent Home, York, Pa., Nov. 23, 1976; aged 75 y. On May 2, 1926, she was married to Lester J. Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Audrey ­ - Mrs. Henry E. Gable), 2 grandsons, and one brother (Harold C. Benedict). She was a member of the Stony Brook Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 26, in charge of Glenn H. Martin and Lloyd L. Hollinger; interment in the church cemetery.

Lapp, Alvan Daniel, son of Daniel Z. and Elizabeth H. (Yoder) Lapp, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, May 18, 1885; died at West Liberty, Ohio, Nov. 17, 1976; aged 91 y. On Jan. 22, 1907, he was married to Bena Augsburger, who preceded him in death on Nov. 11, 1951. In May 1956 he was married to Clara Roth King, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Noah E. and Boyd A. Lapp), and 2 daughters (Ruth A. Lapp and Ida ­ - Mrs. Dwight Neer). An infant son and daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 20, in charge of George Dunn and Daniel Lapp; interment in the South Union Cemetery.

Palmer, Ralph Lloyd, son of Jesse and Martha (Beaver) Palmer, was born on June 24, 1903; died after a short illness on Nov. 11, 1976; aged 73 y. He was married to Martha Shenk, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Margaret P. Smoker), 2 grandsons, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Jessie P. Gibbs and Mrs. Clara P. Pullium). He was actively engaged in distributing tracts and other Christian literature. He was a member of the Pilgrim Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held at Newport News, Va., Nov. 14, in charge of Lewis Kraus and Nelson Burkholder. Funeral services were conducted at the Pilgrim Mennonite Church, Amelia, Va., Nov. 15, in charge of Levi D. Kramer and Harvey J. Mast; interment in the church cemetery.

Sommers, Nora Effie, daughter of Joseph and Emma (Kendall) Homer, was born at Kokomo, Ind., June 30, 1897; died of heart failure at her home in Kokomo, Nov. 24, 1976; aged 79 y. On Apr. 20, 1924, she was married to Monroe Sommers, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Elaine ­ Mrs. Ronald Rich and Emma ­ Mrs. Joe Richards), 3 sons (Daniel, Elvin, and Samuel), 14 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Howard-Miami Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 28, in charge of Joe Richards, Clayton Sommers, and Ralph Stahly; interment in the Mast Cemetery.

Troyer, Stacey Lee, daughter of Sylvanus and Betty (Hershberger) Troyer, was born in Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, Sept. 2, 1973; died in an automobile accident Nov. 24, 1976; aged 3 y. Surviving are her parents, grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. John A. Troyer and Mrs. Emma Hershberger). Funeral services were held at the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church Nov. 28, in charge of Erv Schlabach; interment in the church cemetery.

Widders, Joseph B., son of Monroe B. and Anna (Bucher) Widders, was born in Ephrata Twp., Pa., July 15, 1895; died at Hamilton Arms Nursing Home, Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 26, 1976; aged 81 y. On Oct. 11, 1917, he was married to Annie R. Stauffer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Monroe S. and Susan S. Widders), 2 granddaughters, 6 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Fannie and Barbara B. Widders). He was a member of the East Petersburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 29, in charge of Irvin Kreider, John Shenk, and Donald Good; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Zehr, Emma, daughter of Jacob and Barbara Lengacher, was born in Grabill, Ind., Dec. 4, 1917; died of cancer at the Parkview Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Nov. 1, 1976; aged 58 y. On July 13, 1939, she was married to Henry Zehr, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Ramon), 2 brothers (Lewis and Jesse), and 2 sisters (Ann Levy and Margaret ­ - Mrs. Chalmers Fleck). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 4, in charge of John C. King; interment in Leo Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 69, Number 50 - December 28, 1976 ­ page 997

Bullock, Rilla, daughter of John and Amanda (Manz) Thompson, was born at Lamar, Iowa, Jan. 2, 1894; died at Belleville, Pa., Dec. 3, 1976; aged 82 y. On June 9, 1922, she was married to Gerald Bullock, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Ruth ­ - Mrs. Donald Garrett and Geraldine ­ - Mrs. Herman Knepp). She was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Baggus Funeral Home on Dec. 6, in charge of Paul H. Stoltzfus; interment in the Locust Grove Cemetery.

Derstine, Rufus D., son of Abram and Anna (Derstine), was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Mar. 6, 1893; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Nov. 30, 1976; aged 83 He was married to Flora Moyer, who preceded him in death in June 1970. Surviving are 2 sons (Leroy M. and Marvin M.), 2 daughters (Anna ­ - Mrs. Henry Landes and Betty ­ - Mrs. Merrill Landis), 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Elwood, Roland, and Abram). Ae was preceded in death by one sister (Mamie Kulp Delp), and a granddaughter. He was a member of the Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 4, in charge of Wayne Kratz, Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Diller, Irvin S., son of Jacob and Lizzie (Frey) Diller, was born in Greene Twp., Pa., Jan. 26, 1895; died at the Chambersburg Hospital on Dec. 4, 1976; aged 81 y. On Nov. 28, 1918, he was married to Clara L. Siegrist, who survives. Also surviving is one daughter (Edna ­ Mrs. David L. Eby). An infant daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Chambersburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 8, in charge of Omar R. Martin and Preston Frey; interment in the Chambersburg Church cemetery.

Geiger, Tamar, daughter of Daniel and Anna (Bixler) Gerber, was born near Dalton, Ohio, Dec. 29, 1901; died at the Wooster Community Hospital, Wooster, Ohio, Dec. 3, 1976; aged 74 y. On Feb. 7, 1921, she was married to Menno Schumacher, who preceded her in death on Apr. 1, 1929. On Mar. 6, 1941, she was married to Adam Geiger, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Urie and Don Schumacher, Mildred ­ - Mrs. Floyd Dymond, and Robert and Shirley Geiger), 13 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Aldis, Earl, Oscar, and Daniel Gerber), and one sister (Clara ­ - Mrs. William Geiser). She was preceded in death by one brother (Grover), and one sister (Ada). She was a member of the Kidron Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 6, in charge of Bill Detweiler and Reuben Hofstetter; interment in the church cemetery.

Horst, Elsie Virginia, daughter of Elam and Lydia (Wenger) Horst, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, June 10, 1918; died unexpectedly of a sudden illness on Nov. 30, 1976; aged 58 y. On June 4, 1960, she was married to David Horst, who survives. Also surviving are 2 stepsons (Ernest and Clarence Horst), 3 stepdaughters (Mary ­ - Mrs. Arthur Horst, Arlene ­ - Mrs. Elvin Zimmerman and Martha), 23 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 4 brothers (Walter, Ben, David, and John Eberly), and 5 sisters (Frances ­ - Mrs. Paul Martin, Emma ­ - Mrs. Elias Horst, Mary ­ - Mrs. Marvin Steiner, Mabel ­ - Mrs. Glen Jones, and Eva ­ - Mrs. Truman Steiner). She was a member of the Fairlawn Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held at the County Line Mennonite Church on Dec. 3; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Hostetler, Dessie, daughter of Gideon and Barbara Yoder, was born in St. Jo Co., Mich., June 19, 1876; died at Nampa, Idaho, Nov. 29, 1976; aged 100 y. On Apr. 7, 1898, she was married to Frank H. Hostetler, who preceded her in death in 1956. Surviving are one son (Leo), 2 daughters (Vertie ­ - Mrs. Harold Bailey and Adelia ­ - Mrs. Chris Roth), 8 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Orval), and one daughter (Velma). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 3 in charge of Max G. Yoder and Robert Garber; interment in Kolerlawn Cemetery.

Kenagy, Emma I., daughter of Amos and Delilah (Yoder) Troyer, was born at Marks Prairie, Ore., Jan. 7, 1895, died of a heart attack at Portland, Ore., Nov. 19, 1976; aged 81 y. On June 4, 1913, she was married to William G. Kenagy, who preceded her in death on Apr. 26, 1966. Surviving are one daughter (Josie ­ - Mrs. Homer Rice), 5 sons (Edward, Bill, Ken, Mike, and Earl), 24 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Grace Berkey). She was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 23, in charge of John P. Oyer and John Garber; interment in the Zion Mennonite Cemetery.

King, Donald, son of Oliver and Anna (Erb) King, was born in Newton, Kan., Feb. 19, 1917; died at the Lebanon Community Hospital, following a heart attack on Oct. 14, 1976; aged 59 y. On May 4, 1941, he was married to Thelma Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Loren, Wendell, and Timothy), one daughter (Nelda ­ - Mrs. James A. Miller), 6 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Allen, Kenneth, and Clifford), and one sister (Lila Mae ­ - Mrs. Samuel Janzen). He was preceded in death by one sister (Esther Mullet) and one brother (Sanford). He was ordained to the ministry in 1942 and at the time of his death was serving as chaplain of the Lebanon Community Hospital. He was a member of the Lebanon Mennonite Church. Interment in Gilliland Cemetery was followed by a memorial service in charge of Richard Headings.

Neff, Mary Etta, daughter of Rudolph and Betsy (Miller) Kauffman, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Oct. 10, 1894; died at Miller Merry Manor Nursing Home on Nov. 30, 1976; aged 82 y. On Dec. 5, 1919, she was married to Mahlon Neff, who preceded her in death on Dec. 23, 1974. Surviving are 4 sons (Elmer, Vernon, Wayne, and Ernest), 2 daughters (Esther ­ - Mrs. Allen Zook and Mrs. Bernice Collins), 38 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Minnie ­ - Mrs. Devon Dennison, Bertha ­ - Mrs. E. J. Blough, and Mrs. Dora Gardner). One child (Devon) died in 1946. She was a member of the Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 3, in charge of Harvey Chupp and Willis Troyer; interment in the Shore Cemetery.

Oswald, Jennie, daughter of Chris and Mary Schweitzer, was born at Milford, Neb., Oct. 3, 1891; died at the St. Francis Memorial Hospital, West Point, Neb., Dec. 4, 1976; aged 85 y. In 1915 she was married to John Bellar, who preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 1938. On Nov. 19, 1950, she was married to Dan Oswald, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Evelyn ­ - Mrs. Truman Wagonfuhr, Ruth ­ - Mrs. Timothy Sullivan, Mrs. Mary Geist, Mrs. Leroy Geist, and Millie ­ - Mrs. Harry Stutzman), 4 sons (John, James, Francis, and Ralph), 24 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 5 stepsons (Alvin, Leland, Raymond, Kenneth, and James Oswald), 19 stepgrandchildren, and 16 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in deal by 2 sons (Clayton and Floyd). She was a member of the Beemer Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Earnest Kauffman and Sam Oswald; interment in the Beemer Cemetery.

Schiedel, Sarah Ruby, daughter of William and Rachael (Reist) Rudy, died at South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Cambridge, Ont., Dec. 3, 1976; aged 78 y. She was married to Almer Schiedel, who preceded her in death on Jan. 5, 1970. Surviving are 2 daughters (Myrtle ­ - Mrs. Russell Oberer and Ruth ­ - Mrs. Howard Bauman), one son (Howard), 9 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, twin sister (Rachael ­ Mrs. Percy Snyder), and 2 brothers (Jacob and Abner Rudy). She was preceded in death by one son (Clifford), 2 grandchildren, one brother (Omar Rudy), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Mary Bechtel and Mrs. Martha Thaler). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 5, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Sinclair, Mary, daughter of William and Rebecca (Kauffman) Bender, was born at Lyons, Kan., Dec. 13, 1882; died at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, Dec. 1, 1976; aged 93 y. On June 14, 1908, she was married to Frank Sinclair who preceded her in death in July 1952. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Ethel Zimmerly), 4 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, one sister (Addie Cotsones), and 2 brothers (Harvey and Leroy Bender). She was preceded in death by an infant daughter and one brother (Lewis Bender). She was a member of the Exeland Mennonite Church, Exeland, Wis. Funeral services were held at the Kalona Mennonite Church on Dec. 4, in charge of Carl L. Smeltzer; interment in East Union Cemetery.

Transcribed by David Glick, Indiana.


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