Gospel Herald Obituaries - November, 1976

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Gospel Herald - Volume 69, Number 43 - November 2, 1976; page 856

Brubaker, Henry E., son of Jacob and Mary (Erb) Brubaker, was born in E. Donegal Twp., Dec. 16, 1891; died at his home in Mt. Joy, Pa., Oct. 9, 1976; aged 84 y. He was married to Anna Miller, who preceded him in death in 1943. He was later married to Esther Leaman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (John Henry, J. Omar, and Harlan E.), 2 daughters (Mrs. Frances B. Habecker and Helen B. -  Mrs. Wilmer C. Kraybill), 17 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, one brother (Elmer), and 2 sisters (Mary B.- Mrs. John L. Hess and Anna B. - Mrs. Elam Musser). He was a member of the Mount Joy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 13, in charge of Henry W. Frank, Earl E. Herr, J. Omar Brubaker, and J. Lloyd Kreider; interment in the Kraybill Cemetery.

Brunk, David Kim, son of Floyd and Esther (Yoder) Brunk, was born in Korea, Aug. 21, 1956; died of stab wounds by an unidentified assailant at Azuza, Calif., Oct. 7, 1976; aged 20 y. Surviving are one brother (Jonathan Dale), one sister (Anna Ruth), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. J. Irvin Brunk). He was a member of the Seventh Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Upland, Oct. 12, in charge of Kenneth Peterson, Edwin Bontrager, Bob Larson, John Adams, and John Kreider; interment in Bellevue Cemetery, Ontario, Calif.

Driver, Wayne Wilton, son of Lewis Mark and Ida (Rhodes) Driver, was born in Mt. Clinton, Va., Sept. 22, 1900; died at Dayton, Va., Oct. 2, 1976; aged 76 y. On Apr. 13, 1927, he was married to Sophie E. Swope, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Mrs. Norman Wenger, Hannah - Mrs. Dewitt Burkholder, Ruth - Mrs. Irvin Kauffman, Beulah - Mrs. R. Carroll Kenagy, and Florence - Mrs. Nelson Heatwole), 5 sons (Roy S., Lewis M., Willard W., John D., and Daniel S.), 29 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held at Weavers Mennonite Cemetery on Oct. 5, with memorial services following at the Bank Church, in charge of Lloyd S. Horst and John Risser.

Heatwole, Katie Frances, daughter of Simon and Amanda (Shank) Brunk, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., Oct. 24, 1884; died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., Oct. 6, 1976; aged 91 y. On Sept. 2, 1902, she was married to William M. Heatwole, Sr., who preceded her in death on July 28, 1949. Surviving are 3 daughters (Goldie - Mrs. Oliver Wenger, Mrs. Marjorie Burkholder, and Mrs. Reba K. Shank), one son (William M. Heatwole, Jr.), 9 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mrs. Naomi Cline, Mrs. Edgar Cline, Ann Brunk, and Marie Brunk), and one brother (Ira Brunk). She was a member of Weavers Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 8, in charge of Alvin C. Kanagy and Glendon L. Blosser; interment in Weavers Mennonite Cemetery.

Martin, Dennis Allison, son of Irvin and Grace (Erb) Martin, was born at Victoria Hospital, London, Ont., Oct. 1, 1976; died Oct. 4, 1976; aged 3 d. Graveside service was held at Zurich Mennonite Cemetery on Oct. 5, in charge of Clayton Kuepfer.

Olson, Mable Rebecca, daughter of Frederick and Millie (Newell) Olson, was born near Cass Lake, Minn., Jan. 31, 1932; died at State Hospital, Brainerd, Minn., Apr. 13, 1976; aged 44 y. Surviving are her mother, 4 brothers (Odin, Franklin, Daniel, and Louis), and one sister (Mrs. Goodie Wilcowski). She was a member of the Cass Lake Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 16, in charge of Harry Gascho; interment in Walker Cemetery.

Roi, Christina, daughter of Jacob and Barbara (Schwartzentruber) Bender, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Oct, 25, 1899; died of a stroke at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Oct. 6, 1976; aged 76 y. On Mar. 2, 1921, she was married to Norman Roi, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Chris), 2 daughters (Doris - Mrs. Mervin Kropf and Agnes - Mrs. Dan Bender), 15 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Willis), 3 brothers (Noah, Eli, and Manasseh), and 2 sisters (Amanda - Mrs. Menno Zehr and Ida - Mrs. Simon Bender). She was a member of the Cassel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Church on Oct. 9, in charge of Ephraim Gingerich and Vernon Zehr; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Wilhoit, Cornelius, son of Robert C. and Ida Wilhoit, was born in Westfield, Ill., Mar. 12, 1889; died at Arthur, Ill., Oct. 10, 1976; aged 87 y. He was married to Elizabeth Moore, who preceded him in death in 1944. Surviving are 2 sisters (Mrs. Naomi McKinney and Mrs. Bernice Sweeley). He was a member of the Arthur Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Oct. 12, in charge of Paul Sieber and Kenneth Plummer; interment in Maple Hill Cemetery, Westfield, Ill.

Wolgemuth, John K., son of Jacob E. and Maggie (Keener) Wolgemuth, was born in Mount Joy Twp., Pa., Oct. 3, 1899; died at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 14, 1976; aged 76 y. On Nov. 18, 1920, he was married to Mae Brubaker, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (J. Lloyd, Jean E. - Mrs. Clifford Breneman, Thelma B., Lois B., and John H.), 14 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 2 sisters (Ruth W. - Mrs. John Melhorn and B. Irene Wolgemuth). He was a member of the Mount Joy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 17, in charge of H. Raymond Chares, Shelly Shellenberger, Melvin Graybill, and Henry W. Frank; interment in the Kraybill Cemetery.

Transcribed by David Glick, Indiana.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 69, Number 44 - November 9, 1976; page 880

Beck, Susie, daughter of Peter and Mary (Hershberger) Frye, was born in Emmatown, Ind., June 29, 1892; died at Fountain View Place, Elkhart, Ind., Oct. 14, 1976; aged 84 y. On July 3, 1927, she was married to Albert Beck, who preceded her in death on Apr. 25, 1972. Surviving are one son (Charles) and 5 grandchildren. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Miller Funeral Home, Middlebury, Oct. 16, in charge of Samuel J. Troyer; interment in Forest Grove Cemetery.

Burkey, Elmer, son of Peter and Mary (Steider) Burkey, was born near Milford, Neb., Dec. 31, 1903; died of cancer at Bryan Hospital, Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 19, 1976; aged 72 y. On Apr. 14, 1934, he was married to Erma Rediger, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Donald), one daughter (Jane Boden), 4 grandchildren, 6 brothers (Art, Bill, Edd, Ray, Lester, and Irvin), one stepbrother (Dan Sutter), and one sister (Clara Hostetler). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. He was a member of the Bellwood Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 22, in charge of Herbert L. Yoder; interment in Blue Mound Cemetery, Milford, Neb.

Denlinger, Jacob, son of Jacob and Suzanna (Eby) Denlinger, was born near Intercourse, Pa., Nov. 3, 1884; died in the Lancaster General Hospital on Oct. 7, 1976; aged 91 y. On Nov. 11, 1909, he was married to Cora Mae Eby, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Mark), one daughter (Mary - Mrs. Lester Harnley), 7 grandsons, and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one infant son (Raymond), 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of the Paradise Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 10, in charge of Clair Eby and Harold Book; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Detweiler, Samuel H., son of David and Ida (Hockman), Detweiler, was born in Hilltown Twp., Pa., Apr. 2, 1905; died of Pagets disease at Danboro, Pa., Sept. 13, 1976; aged 71 y. On June 18, 1932, he was married to Ruth Bergey, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Esther Hall, Elaine Johnson, and Betty Ann Tucker), 7 sons (V. Paul, Robert L., James M., Merrill B., S. Lavenne, Dale E., and David L.), 10 grandchildren, one brother (Wilmer), and one sister (Amanda Saltner). He was a member of the Doylestown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 16, in charge of Joseph Gross, Silas Graybill, and Roy Bucher; interment in Doylestown Mennonite Cemetery.

Helmuth, Roger H., son of David and Naomi (Ketcham) Helmuth, was born in Congo, Ohio, Feb. 3, 1960; died in an auto accident in Elkhart, Ind., Oct. 15, 1976; aged 16 y. Surviving are his parents and 4 brothers (Robin, Roy, Ray, and Roland). He was a member of the Forks Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 18, in charge of Sylvester Haarer and John Yoder; interment in Bontrager Cemetery.

Hess, Amos M., son of Abram and Annie (Murry) Hess, was born near Lancaster, Pa., June 16, 1914; died at his home at Drumore, Pa., Sept. 9, 1976; aged 62 y. On Nov. 21, 1936, he was married to Alma Leaman, who preceded him in death in July 1952. On June 16, 1953, he was married to Esther C. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 7 sons (Amos, John, Paul, Walter, Harold, David, and Daniel), 3 daughters (Alma Grace - Mrs. Charles Forry, Naomi - Mrs. Lester Weber, and Anna Mary), and 23 grandchildren. He was a minister at the Rawlinsville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 11, in charge of David N. Thomas and Harold H. Hess; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Kauffman, Emma Fern, daughter of Simon and Emma Hostetler, was born at Harper, Kan., Dec. 14, 1905; died of cancer at Oregon City, Ore., Sept. 27, 1976; aged 70 y. On Dec. 1, 1929, she was married to Ben Kauffman, who preceded her in death in April 1951. Surviving are 3 sons (Maurice, Gary, and Adrian), one daughter (Hazel Ely), her father, 6 grandchildren, one sister (Nettie), and one brother (Leslie Hostetler). She was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 30, in charge of John P. Oyer; interment in Zion Mennonite Cemetery.

Keim Libbie, daughter of Samuel and Susanna (Bowman) Rhinesmith, was born at Lagrange, Ind., July 14, 1890; died of an apparent heart attack at Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Oct. 5, 1976; aged 86 y. On July 19, 1908, she was married to Menno Keim, who preceded her in death on April 9, 1966. Surviving are 5 daughters (Ruth and Martha Keim, Rachel - Mrs. Dwight Miller, Mary - Mrs. Willis Miller, and Miriam - Mrs. Frank Miller), 3 sons (Walter, Wilbur, and Daniel Keim), 19 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Minnie - Mrs. Jake Rink). She was preceded in death by 4 children. She was a member of Forks Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 8, in charge of Sylvester Haarer and John Yoder; interment in Yoder Cemetery.

Martin, Daniel H., son of Amos and Lizzie (Hoover) Martin, was born in New Holland, Pa., Nov. 22, 1904; died at the General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Aug. 31, 1976; aged 71 y. On Nov. 22, 1930, he was married to Elizabeth Sauder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Mary - Mrs. Paul Zehr and Grace -  Mrs. James Dickerson), 5 sons (Luke, Aaron, Raymond, Robert, and Earl), 17 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Lydia and Martha - Mrs. Moses Snader), and 4 brothers (Jonas, Titus, James, and Aaron). He was a member of the New Holland Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 3, in charge of Frank Shirk, Daniel Sensenig, and Amos Sauder; interment in the Weaverland Mennonite Cemetery.

Merillat, Elden, son of Henry and Emma (Roth) Merillat, was born at Wauseon, Ohio, May 26, 1902; died of staph infection at Toledo, Ohio, Sept. 11, 1976; aged 76 y. On Feb. 25, 1928, he was married to Sylvia Nafziger, who survives. Also surviving are one son (John), 3 daughters (Evelyn - Mrs. Raymond Fenton, Lois - Mrs. Ronald R. May, and Elaine - Mrs. Bryan D. Noe), 12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one sister (Florence Merillat), and Ella ­ Mrs. Clarence Wyse, who was raised in his parental home. He was preceded in death by a son (Robert Lee). He was ordained to the office of deacon in 1947 and as a minister in 1963 and served the West Clinton Mennonite Church, where he was a member. Memorial services were held at the West Clinton Mennonite Church on Sept. 15, in charge of Edward Diener and Edward B. Frey; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.

Meyers, Paul D., son of Paul J. and Lona (Schrock) Myers, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Mar. 29, 1930; died at Howard Community Hospital, Kokomo, Ind., Aug. 29, 1976; aged 46 y. On July 20, 1951, he was married to Pauline Miller, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, 4 daughters (Cheryl - Mrs. Ken Steinborn, Teresa - Mrs. Carey Miller, Arm - Mrs. Dale Graber, and Krista Kay), 3 sons (Thomas Dale, Brent J., and Alan Leon), 2 grandsons, one brother (Dorwin C.), and one sister (Evonna - Mrs. Paul King). He was preceded in death by triplet daughters. He was a member of the Parkview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 1, in charge of Clayton Sommers and Eugene Headings; interment in Mast Cemetery.

Musser, Annie H., daughter of Aaron M. and Elizabeth (Horning) Good, was born in Brecknock Twp., Pa., July 3, 1892; died on Oct. 15, 1976; aged 84 y. She was married to Aaron Musser, who preceded her in death in 1971. Surviving are 7 daughters (Jennie - Mrs. Martin Weber, Mrs. Irene Weaver, Katie Musser, Elizabeth - Mrs. Edwin W. Nolt, Esther - Mrs. Elam Nolt, Anna G. Musser, and Marian - Mrs. Raymond Shertzer), 28 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Bowmansville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 18, in charge of Ben Weaver, Wilmer Leaman, and Luke Horst; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Yoder, John K., son of Peter K. and Annie (Kauffman) Yoder, was born in Belleville, Pa., Mar. 2, 1886; died at Lewistown, Pa., Oct. 14, 1976; aged 90 y. He was married to Lomie Zook, who preceded him in death in 1960. On Nov. 5, 1961, he was married to Annabelle Hartzler, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Mildred Sieber), one son (Urie Yoder), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Linda Zook and Mrs. Mary King). A brother (Samuel M.) died on Oct. 17, 1976, and a brother Elmer E. on July 4, 1976. He was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, were funeral services were held on Oct. 17, in charge of Paul Stoltzfus and Erie Renno; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.

Yoder, Samuel M., son of Peter K. and Annie (Kauffman) Yoder, was born at Belleville, Pa., Mar. 27, 1890, died of a kidney disease at Lewistown, Pa., Oct. 17, 1976; aged 86 y. He was married to Ruth Byler, who preceded him in death in 1955. On Dec. 30, 1956, he was married to Naomi Byler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Samuel M., Jr., and Warren J.), 2 daughters (Naomi - Mrs. Roy Roberts and Nancy - Mrs. Kent Smith), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Linda Zook and Mrs. Mary King). A brother (John K.) preceded him in death on Oct. 14, 1976, and a brother Elmer E. on July 4, 1976. Hewasa memberof the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 20, in charge of Paul Stoltfus and Elmore Byler; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.

Transcribed by David Glick, Indiana.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 69, Number 45 - November 16, 1976; page 904

Birky, Bertha, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Hage) Schantz, was born in Fulda, Minn., Mar. 19, 1890; died at Maple Lawn Home, Eureka, Ill., Oct. 18, 1976; aged 86 y. On Jan. 1, 1914, she was married to Aaron Birky, who preceded her in death in 1942. Surviving are 3 sons (Stanley, Clarence, and Loren), 3 daughters (Lucille Imhoff, Esther Fry, and Anna Sutter), 20 Erandehildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one brother (Chris), and 3 sisters (Elizabeth Birky, and Martha and Esther Schantz). She was a member of the Hopedale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 20, in charge of Aden Yoder; interment in Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery.

Bollin, Edward V., son of August and Myrtle Bollin, was born in Chicago, Ill., Oct. 22, 1912, died at Peoria, Ill., Oct. 3, 1976; aged 63 y. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Morton, Ill. Funeral services were held at the Perry Memorial Home on Oct. 5, in charge of Mahlon D. Miller; interment in Pleasant Grove.

Boshart, Clair Daniel, son of Elmer T. and Martha (Nebel) Boshart, was born in Henry Co., Iowa, Nov. 2, 1903; died at his home at Mesa, Ariz.; aged 72 y. On Nov. 10, 1925, he was married to Lydia Ruth Wyse, who preceded him in death on Nov. 18, 1972. On Oct. 25, 1975, he was married to Freda Cossel, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Roy William and Robert Dean), one daughter (Betty Lou - Mrs. Owen Roth), 3 brothers (Elon, Dennis, and Dillon), and one sister (Grace - Mrs. Lester Roth). He was preceded in death by one brother (Alvin). He was a member of the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 26, in charge of Orie L. Roth and Glen Richard; interment in the church cemetery.

Grieser, Raymond D., son of Simon and Lizzie (Nofziger) Grieser, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Aug. 29, 1900; died at the Fulton Co. Health Center Oct. 21, 1976; aged 76 y. On Nov. 15, 1932, he was married to Florence Stamm, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Roger), 3 grandsons, and one sister (Mrs. Irene Nofziger). He was preceded in death by 6 children (Donald, Marlin, Arlene, Janice, and two infants). He was a member of the Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 24, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Herner, Abraham, son of Abraham and _______Herner, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Oct. 11, 1897; died at Kitchener, Ont , Oct. 6, 1976; aged 79 y. On Oct. 1, 1919, he was married to Catharine Roth, who preceded him in death on Sept. 8, 1973. Surviving are 2 sons (Kenneth and Earl). He was a member of St. Agatha Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 8, in charge of Nelson Martin and Gerald Schwartzentruber; interment in St. Agatha Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Musser, Susan E., daughter of Jacob J. and Sarah (Troyer) Kaufman, was born at Kokomo, Ind., Jan. 29, 1890; died at Magic Valley Memorial Hospital, Twin Falls, Idaho, Oct. 6, 1976; aged 86 y. On Feb. 17, 1910, she was married to Joseph E. Slatter, who preceded her in death in Sept. 1963. On Oct. 20, 1967, she was married to C. S. Musser, who died on Mar. 4, 1976. Surviving are 2 sons (Carl and Clifford), 4 daughters (Letha - Mrs. Jerry Gingerich, Florence - Mrs. Dan Shank, Beulah - Mrs. Joe Miller, and Iola - Mrs. Gilbert Lind), 25 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, 4 stepsons (Harold, Alvin, Earl, and Paul Musser), 3 stepdaughters (Rhoda - Mrs. Millard Herr, Irene - Mrs. Maynard Engle, and Lillian - Mrs. Carl Heise), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Norman Sherman and Mrs. Pete Slatter). She was a member of the Filer Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 11, in charge of Royden Schweitzer; interment in the Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.

Naffziger, Nora, daughter of Fred and Lydia (Stutzman) Mast, was born in Millersburg, Ohio, May 15, 1894; died at Anthony, Kan., Oct. 22, 1976; aged 82 y. On Nov. 19, 1914, she was married to Joseph Daniel Naffziger, who preceded her in death in November 1970. Surviving are 2 daughters (Marie Naffziger and Josephine Schmidt), one son (Roy), 8 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by 7 brothers and sisters. She was a member of the Crystal Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Fred Gingerich and Robert Zehr.

Swartzentruber, Fannie, daughter of John P. and Catherine (Yoder) Kinsinger, was born at Meyersdale, Pa., Sept. 20, 1901; died at Springs, Pa., Oct. 19, 1976; aged 75 y. She was married to Jacob B. Swartzentruber, who preceded her in death in 1966. Surviving are 4 children (Sarah - Mrs. Monroe Tice, Crist, Nancy Jane, and Mary Swartzentruber), one brother (Peter Kinsinger), 4 sisters (Mrs. Mary Yoder, Mrs. Sadie Yoder, Mrs. Salome Yoder, and Mrs. Katie Wengerd), and one half sister (Mrs. Effie Brenneman). She was a member of the Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 22, in charge of John H. Kraybill; interment in Springs Cemetery.

Transcribed by David Glick, Indiana.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 69, Number 46 - November 23, 1976; page 920

Amstutz, Ira Abraham, son of Peter J. and Barbara (Schneck) Amstutz, was born near Kidron, Ohio, Apr. 20, 1907; died of a heart attack at the Orrville Dunlap Hospital on Oct. 29, 1976; aged 69 y. On June 26, 1937, he was married to Delphine Maude Berg, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Rose Marie - Mrs. Kwami Biddier, Rhoda - Mrs. Ralph Imhoff, Gloria - Mrs. Dales Landes, and Mrs. Donna Johnson), 3 sons (Robert Klopfenstein, and Glenn and Elliott Amstutz), 13 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Fairy - Mrs. Grover Gerber, Persis - Mrs. Amos Nussbaum, Frieda - Mrs. George Amstutz, Verda - Mrs. Ivan Zuercher), and one brother (H. Clair Amstutz). He was preceded in death by one brother and 2 sisters. He was a charter member of the Kidron Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 1, in charge of Bill Detweiler and Reuben Hofstetter; interment in the church cemetery.

Brenneman, John S., son of John H. and Susan (Shenk) Brenneman, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Dec. 3, 1893; died at the home of his son in Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 8, 1976; aged 82 y. On Dec. 14, 1922, he was married to Elizabeth Knight, who preceded him in death on Feb. 12, 1971. Surviving are 6 children (John K., Ruth S. - Mrs. Clair M. White, Clair K., Paul K., Wilmer K., and Elvin K.), 19 grandchildren, one great- grandchild, and 2 brothers (Harry S. and I. Jacob). One son Melvin receded him in death in 1924. He was a member of the New Danville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 11, in charge of David N. Thomas and Elias H. Groff; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Derstine, Isaac M., son of John and Lydia (Mill) Derstine, was born in Bedminster Twp., Pa., July 12, 1899; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Oct. 19, 1976; aged 77 y, On May 6, 1922, he was married to Katie Schmell, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Herbert, Willard, and Darwin Derstine), 5 daughters (Mildred - Mrs. Norman Rice, Ruth - Mrs. Walter Rice, Betty - Mrs. Paul Bishop, Bernice - Mrs. Reuben Keller, and Marilyn - Mrs. Douglas Hockman), 36 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Hannah Overholt, Naomi Gahman, Maggie Gahman). He was preceded in death by 4 sisters (Lizzie Rice, Mary Leatherman, Rachel Detweiler, and Clara Swartz). He was a member of Deep Run Mennonite East Church where funeral services were held on Oct. 23, in charge of David Derstine; interment in the church cemetery.

Detweiler, Lizzie L., daughter of Abram L. and Hannah (Landis) Freed, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Dec. 15, 1896; died at the Hatfield Mennonite Home in Hatfield, Pa., Oct. 23, 1976; aged 79 y. She was married to Howard A. Detweiler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Willis F., Harold F., and Paul F. Detweiler), 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Hannah Detweiler, Alverda ­ Mrs. Jacob Steinley, and Miriam ­ Mrs. Clarence Musselman), and one brother (Ervin L. Freed). She was preceded in death by a son (Vernon F.) and a daughter (Irene). She was a member of the Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 27, in charge of B. Charles Hostetter, Russell B. Musselman, and George Long; interment in the Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.

King, Abraham L., son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Zook) King, was born at New Wilmington, Pa., Apr. 4, 1891; died at the William Penn Nursing Home, Lewistown, Pa., Oct. 22, 1976; aged 85 y. On Nov. 10, 1914, he was married to Katie B. _______, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Trennis S., Ethel -  Mrs. Harvey Yoder, and Armilda - Mrs. Alpha Kauffman), 9 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 25, in charge of Gerald Peachey and Erie Renno; interment in the Locust Grove Cemetery.

Martin, Lula Mae, daughter of Norman B. and Eliza (Myers) Holsinger, was born at New Salem, Md., Oct. 26, 1896; died of a heart attack at his home on Oct. 29, 1976; aged 80 y. On Aug. 18, 1918, she was married to Charles W. Martin, who preceded her in death on Aug. 10, 1950. Surviving are 3 daughters (Elsie - Mrs. Merle Shank, Beulah - Mrs. Merle Cordell, and Miriam - Mrs. Edward Timons), 3 sons (Glenn I., Thurman C., and Nathan D. Martin), one sister (Mrs. Mary Wolfkill), and one brother (Clyde Holsinger). She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Edwin A. and Leonard A.) She was a member of the Cedar Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 2, in charge of Nelson L. Martin, John F. Grove, Abram M. Baer, and Jack B. Layton; interment in the Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Selzer, Nora, daughter of John Henry and Susan (Smith) Loucks, was born in McPherson Co., Kan., Apr. 8, 1885; died at Protection, Kan., Oct. 27, 1976; aged 91 y. On Sept. 20, 1903, she was married to Alvin Selzer, who preceded her in death on May 28, 1967. Surviving are 10 children (Florence Schultz, Glenn, Truman, Lester, Roy, Opal Bontrager, Ernest, Berta Miller, Nellie Schultz, and Mary Ann Miller), 34 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and one sister (Martha Bitikofer). She was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Beulah and Dollie Mae). She was a member of the Protection Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 30 in charge of John Heyerly; interment in the Protection Mennonite Cemetery.

Smith, Elsie May, daughter of Harvey C. and Miranda (Kulp) Koch, was born in Hagersville, Pa., May 29, 1891; died of congestive heart failure at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Nov. 2, 1976; aged 85 y. On Apr. 20, 1912, she was married to Walter B. Smith, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Olive Garges and Fyrne - Mrs. Albert Volovnik), one son (John Royce), 10 granchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter (Margaret Hunsberger) 1972. She was a member of the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 5, in charge of David F. Derstine and Sheldon Burkhalter; interment in the Blooming Glen Church Cemetery.

Wise, Savilla, daugher of Eli and Mary Etta (Troxel) Wenger, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Dec. 5, 1892; died at Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen, Ind., Oct. 27, 1976; aged 83 y. On Sept. 15, 1915, she was married to Harvey Wise, who preceded her in death on Oct. 16, 1943. Surviving are 2 children (Mary Louise-Mrs. Freeman Frye and Dale), 7 grandchildren, 2 stepgrandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Kermit) in 1974, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. She was a member of the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 29, in charge of Bob Detweiler; interment in the Yellow Creek Cemetery.

Yoder, Hannah, daughter of Noah and Susanna (Aschliman) Yoder, was born in Davies Co., Ind., Apr. 12, 1932; died at Hicksville, Ohio, Oct. 26, 1976; aged 44 y. Surviving are 5 brothers (Ralph, Peter, Sam, A.D., and Dan), and one sister (Mary - Mrs. Ray Morhart). Her parents and one brother preceded her in death. She was a member of the Hicksville Mennonite Church. Double funeral services were held at the Cuba Mennonte Church for her and her mother (who died on Oct. 24) on Oct. 27, in charge of Jacob E. Schrock and John Yoder; interment in the Yaggy Cemetery.

Yoder, Susanna, daughter of Peter and Hannah (Graber) Aschliman, was born in Davies Co., Ind., Apr. 30, 1893; died at Hicksville, Ohio, Oct. 24, 1976; aged 83 y. In 1912 she was married to Noah Yoder, who preceded her in death in 1960. Surviving are 5 sons (Ralph, Peter, Sam, A.D. and Dan), one daughter (Mary - Mrs. Ray Morhart), 39 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Mary Yoder), and 2 brothers (Sam and Amos Aschliman). She was preceded in death by one son. She was a member of the Hicksville Mennonite Church. Double funeral services were held for her and her daughter Hannah (who died on Oct. 26) at the Cuba Mennonite Church on Oct. 27, in charge of Jacob E. Schrock and John Yoder; interment in the Yaggy Cemetery.

Transcribed by David Glick, Indiana.


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