Alley.- Sallie, daughter of Ad and Fannie Virginia (Eavey) Thompson, was born in Nelson Co., Va., June 10, 1884; died at Kings Daughter Hospital, Staunton, Va., Apr. 9, 1977; aged 92 y. She was married to Edward Lewis Alley, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one son (William J.), 3 daughters (Mrs. Annie G. Curry, Mrs. Mattie M. Fitzgerald, and Mrs. Fannie V. Robinson), 15 grandchildren, and 35 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Springdale Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Stuarts Draft Mennonite Church, Apr. 12, in charge of Duane E. Gingerich and James R. Worthy; interment in Stuarts Draft Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Eichelberger.- Lottie, daughter of William and O'Tillie Kuhne, was born in Chicago, Ill., Dec. 30, 1890; died at Champaign, Ill., Apr. 10, 1977; aged 86 y. On Sept. 24, 1917, she was married to John Eichelberger, who died on Mar. 29, 1972. Surviving are 2 sons (Norman and Raymond), one daughter (Mrs. Audrey Tuttoilmondo), 10 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a member of East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 12, in charge of Irvin Nussbaum; interment in East Bend Church Cemetery.

Emmert.- Evangeline Cornelia, daughter of Octav and Mary Louise Voget, was born in Philomath, Ore., July 5, 1907; died of cancer at her home on Mar. 26, 1977; aged 69 y. On Aug. 22, 1926, she was married to George Emmert, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Kenneth Roy, Gertrude Irene Reeser, and Ailene Ruth Estes), 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, her mother, and 4 sisters (Taletta Greenway, Irene Blinkhorn, Louise Donovan, and Esther Green). She was preceded in death by one brother (Julian Stanley), one sister (Marian Heloise), a granddaughter, and a great-grandson. Funeral services were held at the Evangelical Church, Sweet Home, Mar. 29, in charge of Eugene Garber and Rod Vermillion; interment in Gilliland Cemetery.

Geil.- Anna Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph W. and Annie (Beery) Geil, was born at Broadway, Va., Apr. 18, 1897; died at Virginia Mennonite Home, Harrisonburg, Va., Apr. 12, 1977; aged 79 y. She was a member of Lindale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 14, in charge of Linden M. Wenger and Art McPhee; interment in Lindale Cemetery.

Kreider.- Arthur R., son of Christian S. and Ella (Rohn) Kreider, was born at Wadsworth, Ohio, Sept. 19, 1888; died at Brenn-Field Nursing Home, Orrville, Ohio, Mar. 26, 1977; aged 88 y. On Nov. 18, 1909, he was married to Elizabeth Shoup, who died on Dec. 24, 1965. Surviving are one son (Harold A.) one daughter (Esther-Mrs. Paul Rohrer), 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Earl). He was preceded in death by one son (Ford R.). He was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 29, in charge of Gary Nussbaum and Frank Sturpe; interment in Maple Hill Cemetery.

Kulp.- Sherry Lynn, daughter of R. Scott and Betty Lou (Nice) Kulp, was stillborn Apr. 6, 1977. Surviving are her parents, one brother (Michael), maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Harold K. Nice), paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Walter K. Kulp), and maternal great-grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. John M. Nice). Graveside services were held at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church Cemetery, Apr. 8, in charge of David F. Derstine.

Lehman.- Edwin C., son of John and Mary (Lehman) Lehman, was born at Cullom, Ill., Oct. 12, 1877; died at Salem Hospital, Salem, Ohio, Apr. 11, 1977; aged 99 y. On Nov. 27, 1902, he was married to Mary Basinger, who died on Sept. 29, 1970. Surviving are one son (John), 4 daughters (Wilma Lehman, Flossie-Mrs. Paul Yoder, Mrs. Hazel Schmucker, and Esther-Mrs. Albert Miller), 19 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Grace-Mrs. Jacob Huebert, and Elva-Mrs. Paul R. Yoder). He was a member of Midway Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 13, in charge of Richard Bartholomew and Leonard Hershey; interment in Midway Cemetery.

Miller.- Ada, daughter of Solomon and Sarah (Lenhart) Beechy, was born in Walnut Creek Twp., Ohio, Sept. 29, 1893; died at her home in Berlin, Ohio, Mar. 29, 1977; aged 83 y. On Nov. 4, 1916, she was married to Melvin B. Miller, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 children (Mrs. Marie Mast, David, and Mrs. Doris Schrock), 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 4 step-great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Ida Miller and Mrs. Orpha Stoltzfus). She was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 1, in charge of Bill Detweiler and Erv Schlabach; interment in church cemetery.

Moyer.- Raymond A., son of Tobias and Kate (Alderfer) Moyer, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Sept. 25, 1897; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Apr. 7, 1977; aged 79 y. On Jan. 25, 1919, he was married to Lizzie Kratz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Irene-Mrs. Stanley Freed, and Evelyn-Mrs. Harold Dengler), 5 sons (Stewart, Ernest, Raymond, Jr., Richard, and Stanley), 28 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Laaden, Vincent, and Wilmer), and 2 sisters (Lizzie Hackman and Katie Moyer). He was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 11, in charge of Earl Anders, Jr., Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Peachey.- David C., son of David E. and Mattie A. (Hostetler) Peachey, was born at Belleville, Pa., Apr. 6, 1918; died of a heart attack at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pa., Mar. 29, 1977; aged 58 y. On Dec. 20, 1941, he was married to Lena M. Byler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Glen D. and Norman R.), one daughter (Esther-Mrs. Scott Collins), and 6 grandchildren. He was a member of Allensville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 1, in charge of Erie Renno and Timothy Peachey; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.

Ramer.- Samuel, son of Jacob A. and Cora (Raber) Ramer, was born in Morgan Co., Mo., Jan. 4, 1913; died at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Versailles, Mo., Mar. 31, 1977; aged 64 y. On June 27, 1943, he was married to Viola Wenger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Mary Blough and Mrs. Kathryn McElmurry), 2 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Edna Peffly). He was a member of Mt. Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 3, in charge of Allen Zook; interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Sommerfeld.- Rebecca Faye, daughter of George and Amy (Woodward) Sommerfeld, was born at Newton, Kan., July 26, 1954; died near Hesston, Kan., Apr. 6, 1977; aged 22 y. Surviving are 4 brothers (Stanley, Lyle, Jerry, and Glen), and 2 sisters (Janice-Mrs. Leslie Dyck, and Elva Bateham). She was a member of Whitestone Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 9, in charge of Earl Buckwalter, Jerry Weaver, and Paul Brunner; interment in East Lawn Cemetery.

Stouffer.- Mahlon, son of Henry N. and Elizabeth (Kreider) Stouffer, was born at Wadsworth, Ohio, Jan. 3, 1891; died of heart failure at his home, Feb. 22, 1977; aged 86 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Mrs. Bessie Snyder and Eva Stoutfer). He was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Feb. 26, in charge of Gary Nussbaum; interment in Maple Hill Cemetery.

Stutzman.- Lydia M., daughter of Jacob and Josephine (Lund) Wittrig, Feb. 7, 1895; died at the West Point (Neb.) Hospital, Apr. 6, 1977; aged 82 y. On Jan. 21, 1915, she was married to Edward Stutzman, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 8 children (Glen, John, Leslie, Harry, Edward, Louis, Evelyn-Mrs. Francis Bellar, and Anna Mae-Mrs. James Oswald), 22 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one brother (Edward Wittrig), and one sister (Anna Wittrig). One son (Omer) preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at Beemer Mennonite Church, in charge of Earnest Kauffman, Ivan Troyer, and Sam Oswald; interment in Beemer Cemetery.

Wagler.- Mabel, daughter of Aaron and Susannah (Wagler) Gingerich, was born near Baden, Ont., Nov. 19, 1911; died at her home near Millbank, Ont., at the age of 65 y. On Oct. 4, 1933, she was married to Henry Wagler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Earl and Alvin), 2 daughters (Leona and Reta), 7 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Isaiah and Elmer), and 2 sisters (Lavina and Emma-Mrs. Chris 0. Erb). She was preceded in death by one sister (Laura-Mrs. Isaac Ruby). She was a member of Ethel Conservative Church. Funeral services were held at Maple View Church, Apr. 7, in charge of Kenneth Brenneman, Alvin Baker, and Alvin Leis; interment in Conservative Cemetery, Millbank.

Werder.- Leah, daughter of Joseph B. and Barbara (Short) Short, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, Feb. 20, 1884; died at Bryan, Ohio, Apr. 7, 1977; aged 93 y. On Mar. 15, 1911, she was married to Elmer P. Werder, who died on Jan. 17, 1943. Surviving are one daughter (Marjory), 4 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and one brother (I. J. Short). One grandson preceded her in death. She was a member of Lockport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 10, in charge of Keith Leinbach and Walter Stuckey; interment in Lockport Cemetery.

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Aerts.- Bertha, was born at New Albany, Ind., Oct. 4, 1916; died at Sarasota, Fla., Mar. 22, 1977; aged 60 y. She was married to Louis Aerts, who survives. Also surviving are one stepson (Charles), 4 grandchildren, one sister (Hazel Schiel), and 5 brothers (Harry, Sydney, Raymond, Hugh, and Olney McIntire). She was a member of Tuttle Avenue Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 25, in charge of Milton Brackbill and John H. Shenk; interment in Palms Memorial Park.

Brubacker.- Clayton E., son of Eli and Lovina (Ernst) Brubacker, was born in Peel Twp., Ont., Mar. 31, 1897; died at his home in St. Jacobs, Ont., Apr. 12, 1977; aged 80 y. On Sept. 8, 1920, he was married to Lydia Kilmer, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Raymond), 2 daughters (Lauretta-Mrs. Zienas Martin, and Elsie-Mrs. James Cathrea), 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Marion-Mrs. Frank Roush). She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. He was a member of St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 14, in charge of Clare Wideman; interment in St. Jacobs Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Chupp.- Daniel J., son of Jacob and Ada (Hochstetler) Chupp, was born near Trail, Ohio, Sept. 25, 1920; died in an auto-motorcycle accident near Wadsworth, Ohio, Mar. 31, 1977; aged 56 y. On Oct. 12, 1944, he was married to Irene Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (David, Stephen, Joe, and Philip), 3 daughters (Mrs. Linda Workman, Amy-Mrs. Bob Weaver, and Nora Chupp), 7 grandchildren, his parents, 8 brothers (Ben, Ezra, Ivan, Eli, Perry, William, Roman, and Roy), and one sister (Anna-Mrs. Roy Schlabach). He was preceded in death by one brother (John). He was a member of Smithville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 4, in charge of Herman F. Myers; interment in church cemetery.

Gehman.- Alice, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., July 24, 1890; died at Souderton, Pa., Apr. 13, 1977; aged 86 y. She was married to Allen R. Gehman, who died in May 1972. Surviving are one son (Harley), 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, one brother (Abram Beideman), and one sister (Mrs. Edna Bishop). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Edith Moyer). She was a member of Line Lexington Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 17, and at Eastern Mennonite Home on Apr. 18, in charge of Dan Longenecker, Arthur Ruth, and Wayne Kratz; interment in Line Lexington Mennonite Cemetery.

Godshalk.- Ruth, daughter of Alfred and Martha (Clymer) Detweiler, was born at Fentress, Va., Aug. 28, 1911; died of a heart condition at Dublin, Pa., Apr. 11, 1977; aged 65 y. On Apr. 17, 1943. she was married to Horace Godshalk, who died on Dec. 29, 1965. Surviving are 2 stepsons (Paul H and Earl Godshalk), 5 stepgrandchildren, 3 foster children (Paul Serockie, Patricia Breth, and Ruth E. Ware), one foster brother (Milton Detweiler). She was preceded in death by one brother (Millard Detweiler). She was a member of Doylestown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 13, in charge of Silas Graybill and Roy Bucher; interment in Doylestown Mennonite Cemetery.
Hostetter.- Daniel E., son of John and Mary (Eshleman) Hostetter, was born in Adams Co., Pa., Nov. 13, 1887; died at his home in Sarasota, Fla., Mar. 18, 1977; aged 89 y. On July 20, 1909, he was married to Alverta Grace Whaler, who died on May 2, 1917. On Sept. 12, 1918, he was married to Virginia E. Kraus, who died on Sept. 2, 1946. On Apr. 19, 1959, he was married to Ella M. Esbenshade, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (J. Virgil and Daniel E., Jr.), 2 daughters (Pearl-Mrs. Wayne Johnson, and Hazel), 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Irvin and Henry). He was a member of Tuttle Avenue Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Warwick River Mennonite Church, Newport News, Va., Mar. 22, in charge of Don Enright, Nelson Burkholder, and John Shenk; interment in Warwick River Mennonite Cemetery.

Kauffman.- Archie R., son of Levi and Rebecca Kauffman, was born in Carrington, N.D., Dec. 12, 1901; died at Albany, Ore., Apr. 12, 1977; aged 75 y. On Oct. 4, 1931, he was married to Edna Hershberger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Archie, Jr., and Ray), 2 daughters (Lila Hoard and Vesta Steiner), 8 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Milo, John, George, and Edward), and 2 sisters (Lina Miller and Eva Jaques). He was ordained to the ministry on Apr. 14, 1929, and served congregations at Kenmare, N.D., and Molalla, Sweet Home, Ore. He was a member of the Albany, Ore., cong., where funeral services were held on Apr. 15, in charge of James M. Lapp; interment in Gilliland Cemetery.

Longenecker.- Samuel, son of Samuel E. and .Susan (Lehman) Longenecker, was born near Elizabethtown, Pa., June 1, 1887; died at Bainbridge. Pa., Apr. 19, 1977; aged 89 y. On June 13, 1909, he was married to Annie Lehman, who died on Mar. 3, 1971. Surviving are 3 daughters (Erma-Mrs. Herbert Maust, Esther-Mrs. Andrew Stoner, and Anna Lois-Mrs. Elmer Miller), 3 sons (Lehman, Mervin, and Harold), 21 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, one brother (Harry), and 2 sisters (Sadie Givens and Susie Hess). In 1957 he was ordained to the ministry to serve Steelton Mennonite Church. He was a member of Steelton Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 21, in charge of Leon Oberholtzer and Russell J. Baer; interment in Shope Mennonite Cemetery.

Martin.- Lona, daughter of Herbert and Salina Shantz, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., May 7, 1903; died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Apr. 13, 1977; aged 73 y. On May 24, 1939, she was married to Joseph M. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sisters (Erma-Mrs. Stanley Snider, and Wilma-Mrs. Martin Horst). She was a member of Elmira Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 16, in charge of Vernon Leis and Steve Dick; interment in Elmira Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Miller.- Dinah, daughter of Oba J. and Mary Ann (Miller) Miller, was born at Goshen, Ind., Nov. 18, 1910, died of a heart attack at Sarasota, Fla., Apr 14, 1977; aged 66 y. On July 29, 1928, she was married to C. Jay Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Marvin C. Yoder, Eldora-Mrs. Alvin Flatt, Elnora-Mrs. David Borntrager, and Veva-Mrs. Melvin Herschberger), one son (Alvin J.), 31 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Ora, Ira, and Jesse), and 3 sisters (Laura-Mrs. Omar Miller, Viola-Mrs. Paul Gingerich, and Anna Maye-Mrs. Ray Beachy), and 7 stepbrothers and sisters. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers, one daughter, and 4 grandchildren. She was a member of Wildwood Mennonite Church, Engadine, Mich. Funeral services were held at East Union Mennonite Church, Kalona, Iowa, where funeral services were held on Apr. 18, in charge of Clarence Troyer and J. John J. Miller; interment in East Union Cemetery.

Nebel.- Samuel, son of Martin and Barbara (Stuckey) Nebel, was born in Washington, Iowa, Mar. 21, 1886; died at Parkview Home, Wayland, Iowa, Apr. 14, 1977; aged 91 y. On Feb. 1, 1914, he was married to Mollie Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Clayton and Gerald) 2 daughters (Mrs. Inez Roth, and Evelyn-Mrs. Allen Roth), 19 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 great-grandchildren and all his brothers and sisters. He was a member of Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 16, in charge of Orie L. Roth and Vernon Gerig; interment in church cemetery.

Schertz.- Laura A., daughter of Peter M. and Mary M. (Saltzman) Schertz, was born in Flanagan, Ill., Aug. 6, 1890; died at the Eureka Ill., Hospital, Apr. 18, 1977; aged 86 y. On Jan. 18, 1939, she was married to William J. Schertz, who died on Jan. 30, 1970. Surviving are one stepson (Wayne W.), 4 grandchildren, one brother (Ben Schertz), and one sister (Mattie Schertz). She was a member of Roanoke Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 20, in charge of Percy Gerig; interment in church cemetery.

Shank.- Irene, daughter of Fred and Willie (Vint) Hess, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., June 16, 1897; died at Harrisonburg, Va., Apr. 14, 1977; aged 79 y. On Aug. 31, 1920, she was married to John W. Shank, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Steward Counts), 2 sons (Ralph and Fred Shank), several grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 sisters (Mrs. Howard Ritchie and Mrs. Ira Whitmore), and one brother (Turner Hess). She was a member of Weavers Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 17, in charge of Alvin Kanagy and Al Huston; interment in Weavers Cemetery.

Ulrich.- Harley Arthur, son of Peter C. and Lena (Zehr) Ulrich, was born in Flanagan, Ill., Oct. 25, 1892; died at Trinity Regional Hospital, Ft. Dodge, Iowa, Apr. 16, 1977; aged 84 y. On Feb. 14, 1917, he was married to Ada Barbara Gingerich, who died on Jan. 10, 1973. Surviving are 2 daughters (Florence-Mrs. Elmer Landis, and Eleanor-Mrs. Clifford Swartzendruber), one son (Everett), 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Elmer Egli and Mrs. Viola Hooley). He was a member of Manson Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 19, in charge of Kenneth G. Good; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Yordy.- Mary, daughter of John and Mary (Forney) Beller was born at Graymont, Ill., Feb. 10, 1886; died at Mennonite Hospital, Bloomington. Ill., Apr. 2, 1977; aged 91 y. On Dec. 20, 1905, she was married to Edward P. Yordy, Sr, who died on Aug. 31, 1960. Surviving are 4 sons (Omer, Gilbert, Clair, and Edward, Jr.), 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Katie Orendorff, Mrs. Emma Roeschley, and Mrs. Lovina Roeschley). She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Ray and Earl). She was a member of the Waldo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 5, in charge of Robert Harnish and Lotus Troyer; interment in Waldo Cemetery.

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Aschliman.- Elizabeth Ann, daughter of C. F. and Martha (Short) Wyse, was born in Rome, Iowa, Jan. 25, 1899; died of a heart attack at her home at Archbold, Ohio, Apr. 25, 1977; aged 78 y. On Dec. 25, 1918, she was married to Cletus Aschliman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters, Phyllis Roth and Shirley Crampton and two sons, Stanley and Verdene, 18 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Dan and Willard Wyse). She was a member of the Lockport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 26, in charge of Keith Leinbach, Walter Stuckey, and Archie Graber; interment in the Lockport Cemetery.

Bauman.- Luida, died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Apr. 18, 1977; aged 68 y. She was married to Emerson Bauman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Audrey and Norene-Mrs. Mahlon Martin), one son (Gerald), 4 grandchildren, her stepmother (Mrs. Rebecca Martin), and one brother (Eli). She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Funeral services were held at the Bethel Mennonite Church on Apr. 20, in charge of Simeon Hurst; interment in the church cemetery.

Bawel.- John P., son of David and Emma (Yoder), Bawel, was born in Belleville, Pa., Sept. 20, 1912; died at Belleville, Pa., Apr. 4, 1977; aged 64 y. On Jan. 21, 1937, he was married to Thelma Peachey, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Esther-Mrs. Thomas Hostetler, Lucy, and Ella Mae-Mrs. Gerald Shilt), and 12 grandchildren. He was a member of the Locust Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Baggus Funeral Home, Belleville, Apr. 16, in charge of Louis Peachey, Gerald Peachey, and Erie Renno.

Bontrager.- Vernon B., son of Menno S. and Magdalena (Swartzendruber) Bontrager, was born in Kalona, Iowa, Mar. 19, 1909; died at his home of a heart attack on Apr. 20, 1977; aged 68 y. On Feb. 20, 1945, he was married to Nina Bender, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Lynn and Gene), 2 grandsons, and one sister (Ruby Bontrager). He was preceded in death by one infant son (Gail), one sister, and 2 brothers. He was a member of the East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 23, in charge of Clarence Troyer, Lonnie Yoder, and J. John Miller; interment in the East Union Cemetery.

Buckwalter.- Florida Rose, daughter of Lewis H. and Elizabeth (Wenger) Shank, was born in Bowling Green, Fla., Feb. 2, 1892; died of a heart attack at Hesston, Kan., Apr. 23, 1977; aged 85 y. On Oct. 14, 1918, she was married to Earl Buckwalter, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Albert S. and Ralph E.), 3 daughters (Lois-Mrs. John Snyder, Martha-Mrs. Howard Hershberger, and Esther Rose-Mrs. Ronald Graber), 25 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Mary Elizabeth, in infancy, and Alice-Mrs. Lowell Hershberger, Mar. 15, 1977). She was a member of the Whitestone Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 26, in charge of James Hershberger and Paul Brunner; interment in the East Lawn Cemetery.

Derstine.- Mabel H., daughter of Henry Y. and Mary (Hunsberger) High, was born in Hilltown Twp., Pa., Aug. 6, 1894; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Apr. 8, 1977; aged 82 y. On Oct. 17, 1916, she was married to Elmer D. Swartley, who died in 1920. On Sept. 20, 1925, she was married to David D. Derstine, who died on July 12, 1971. Surviving are 2 sons (Howard H. Swartley and David F. Derstine), 3 daughters (Edna-Mrs. John J. Hostetler, Thelma-Mrs. William P. Swartzendruber, and Naomi-Mrs. Arlin Hunsberger), one foster son (Joseph Cressman), 18 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 12, in charge of Sheldon W. Burkhalter and Richard C. Detweiler; interment in the Franconia Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Earnest.- Lucinda, daughter of Absolam and Sarah (Stutzman) Hershberger, was born at Milford, Neb., May 27, 1895; died at the Pleasant View Home, Kalona, Iowa, Apr. 21, 1977; aged 81 y. On Jan. 25, 1915, she was married to Chris Earnest, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Elvera-Mrs. Paul Brenneman, Virgie-Mrs. Robert E. Miller, and Hazel-Mrs. Richard Conklin), 16 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Lavina Rediger), and one brother (Ezra Hershberger). She was preceded in death by an infant son, 6 brothers, and 3 sisters. Funeral services were held at the Petersiems Funeral Chapel on Apr. 23, in charge of J. John J. Miller; interment in the Sharon Hill Cemetery, Kalona.

Hartzler.- Sadie C., daughter of Crist L. and Mary (Kurtz) Kauffman, was born at Belleville, Pa.. Nov. 16, 1914; died of a heart seizure at Belleville, Pa., Apr. 6, 1977; aged 62 y. On Sept. 2, 1934, she was married to Leroy Hartzler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Lee, Lester, and Kenneth), one daughter (Kathleen), and 7 grandchildren. She was a member of the Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 8, in charge of Paul Stoltzfus, Gerald Peachey, and Erie Renno; interment in the Locust Grove Cemetery.

Hochstetler.- Susie, daughter of Jacob and Polly (Miller) Mast, was born at Baltic, Ohio, Dec. 30, 1880; died at the Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, Ohio, Apr. 27, 1977; aged 96 y. On Nov. 6, 1898, she was married to Noah D. Hochstetler, who died on June 6, 1946. Surviving are one daughter (Vesta), 2 sons (Forrest and Vincent), 9 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Edith Stutzman), and one brother (Harry Mast). Two sons preceded her in death. She was a member of the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 30, in charge of Erv Schlabach; interment in the church cemetery.

Hostetler.- Erma C., daughter of Noah and Emma (Kaufman) Hostetler, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Nov. 1, 1915; died at Johnstown, Pa., Apr. 16, 1977; aged 61 y. Surviving are 2 brothers (Charles R. and Paul H. Hostetler) and one sister (Cora Thomas). She was a member of Carpenter Park Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the John Henderson Funeral Home on Apr. 19, in charge of Glenn Steiner and Robert Callihan; interment in Blough Mennonite Cemetery.

Kipfer.- Denise Arlene, daughter of Joseph and Wilma (Schrock) Kipfer, was born in Alden, N.Y., Feb. 1, 1959; died in an automobile accident at Alden, N.Y., Feb. 15, 1977; aged 18 y. Surviving are her father, her stepmother (Josephine Stutzman Kipfer), grandparents (Samuel and Violetta Schrock and Amos and Vera Kipfer), 3 brothers (Dallas, Darwin, and Kevin), and one sister (Nancy Jo). She was a member of the Alden Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 18, in charge of Titus Kauffman; interment in the Alden Union Cemetery.

Loupe.- Eli J., son of Octave and Josephine (Cortez) Loupe, was born in Bayou Boeuf; died at New Orleans, La., Apr. 28, 1977; aged 70 y. He was married to Orella Loupe, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 3 sisters (Mrs. Melatine L. Hebert, Mrs. Emily L. Clement, and Mrs. Freida Bennett). He was preceded in death by Mrs. Octave Usea, Mrs. Argentine Savoie, Octaie, and Lois Loupe. He was a member of the Des Allemands Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 29, in charge of John E. Wenger; interment in the Mennonite Cemetery.

Miller.- Alvin M., son of Moses and Mary (Miller) Miller, was born at Sugar Creek, Ohio, Feb. 16, 1901; died of pneumonia at Clarence, N.Y., Mar. 2, 1977; aged 76 y. On Sept. 21, 1924, he was married to Emma Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 7 sons (Lester, Willis, Glenn, Claron, Vernon, Donald, and Dennis), 4 daughters (Idelia Wedd, Isabell Fisher, Doris Rodland, and Marjorie Francois), 24 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. One daughter (Alice) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Alden Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 4, in charge of Joseph Baer and Titus Kauffman; interment in the Alden Union Cemetery.

Nafziger.- Erin Elizabeth, daughter of Ellis and Patty (Short) Nafziger, was born at Wauseon, Ohio, Apr. 17, 1977; died at Wauseon, Ohio, Apr. 25, 1977; aged 8 d. Surviving are her parents, maternal grandparents (Calvin and Marjory Short), and paternal grandparents (Earl and Blanche Nafziger). Graveside services were held at the Pettisville Cemetery on Apr. 26, in charge of Keith Leinbach.

Snyder.- Albert W., son of Christian and Nancy E. (Shupe) Snyder, was born in Roseland, Neb., Oct. 9, 1904; died of a massive heart attack at Canby, Ore., Mar. 15, 1977; aged 72 y. On Oct. 30, 1927, he was married to Ethel Nickerson, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Phyllis-Mrs. Reuben Miller), 3 sons (Jon, Steve, and Michael), and 6 grandchildren. He was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 18, in charge of John P. Oyer; interment in the Zion Mennonite Cemetery.

Troyer.- Verna, daughter of Henry and Mary (Weaver) Troyer, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, May 31, 1892; died at the Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, Ohio, Apr. 21, 1977; aged 84 y. Surviving is one sister (Mary Troyer). Four sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 25, in charge of Paul Hartman and Erv Schlabach; interment in the church cemetery.

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Birky.- Elmer S., son of John and Nancy (Lantz) Birky, was born near Selden, Kan., Sept. 4, 1903; died at his home in Shickley, Neb., Apr. 26, 1977; aged 73 y. On Mar. 25, 1937, he was married to Elva Lichti, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Howard), one daughter (Edith-Mrs. Melvin Yoder), 2 grandsons, and 2 sisters (Ella Augustine and Ruth Horsch). Two sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 29, in charge of Lee Schlegel and Fred Reeb; interment in the nearby cemetery.

Burkholder.- Andrew, son of Alpheus and Mary (Berry) Burkholder, was born in Cheraw, Colo., June 10, 1916; died at his home in Broadway, Va., Apr. 19, 1977; aged 60 y. On Aug. 6, 1947, he was married to Lillie Mae Burkholder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Ray, Weldon, and Clifford), 2 daughters (Sarah and Vera Burkholder), 3 brothers (Aaron, Timothy, and Melvin Burkholder), and 3 sisters (Eva Brubaker, Clara Driver, and Anna Mary Burkholder). He was a member of the Crossroads Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Zion Mennonite Church on Apr. 22, in charge of Teddy Rollins and Ward Shenk; interment in the Springdale Mennonite Church Cemetery, Waynesboro, Va.

Derstine.- Keith, son of Stanley and Betty (Godshall) Derstine, was born on Mar. 9, 1965; died in Berks Co., Pa., as a result of injuries from an automobile accident Nov. 11, 1976; aged 11 y. Funeral services were held at the Fredericksville Mennonite Church, in charge of Elmer Frederick; interment in the Franconia Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Ewert.- Helen M., daughter of Russell and Lena McLendon, was born in Eldorado, Ark., May 5, 1934; died at the Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, Ill., May 1, 1977; aged 42 y. On Apr. 30, 1976, she was married to Norman J. Ewert, who survives. Also surviving is her mother (Lena McLendon Mason). Her father preceded her in death. She was a member of the Lombard Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Wheaton College Church on May 3, in charge of E. Joe and Emma Richards; interment in Wheaton Cemetery.

Hartzler.- Andy M., son of A. D. and Rhoda (Yoder) Hartzler, was born at West Liberty, Ohio, Nov. 20, 1913; died of a heart attack at Smithville, Ohio, May 3, 1977; aged 63 y. On June 6, 1938, he was married to Fannie V. Shenk. Surviving are 5 sons (Philip, David, Daniel, Jacob, and Steven), one daughter (Lois-Mrs. Carl Mericle), 8 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Levi C. and Emory Hartzler), 2 sisters (Ruth-Mrs. Boyd Lapp and Bertha-Mrs. Harley King), one half-brother (John Hartzler), one half-sister (Orpha-Mrs. Russell Reed), one stepbrother (Oliver Ross), and one stepsister (Irene-Mrs. Aaron Kanagy). He was ordained to the ministry on Dec. 1, 1946, to serve the Huntington Avenue Mennonite Church until 1955 when he became a full-time evangelist. In 1969 he became pastor of the Chestnut Ridge congregation where he served until his death. Funeral services were held at the Chestnut Ridge Mennonite Church on May 4, in charge of Linden Wenger and Glen Steiner. Further services were held at the Warwick River Mennonite Church, Newport News, Va., May 6, in charge of Truman Brunk, Nelson Burkholder, and Lloyd Weaver, Jr.
Jordan.- Lawrence, was born in Washburn Co., Wis., Sept. 8, 1917; died at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, Wis., Apr. 5, 1977; aged 59 y. On June 11, 1955, he was married to Dorothea Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Tony and Jerry Jordan), one daughter (Terri Jordan), one grandson, one sister (Mrs. Lucille Brown), and one brother (George Jordan). He was preceded in death by an infant daughter. He was a member of the South Lawrence Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 8, in charge of Leroy Schrock; interment in the South Lawrence Mennonite Cemetery.

King.- Eli G., son of David B. and Hattie (Yoder) King, was born in Iowa Co., Iowa, Jan. 15, 1911; died of heart failure at his home in Wellman, Iowa, Apr. 27, 1977; aged 66 y. On Sept. 24, 1933, he was married to Laurine Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Keith and Ronald G. King), 3 sisters (Sadie-Mrs. Kores Yoder, Ida, and Mary King), and 2 brothers (John and Joe King). He was a member of the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 30, in charge of Dean Swartzendruber and Robert K. Yoder; interment in the Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

King.- Thomas W., son of Yost and Leah (Hartzler) King, was born in Mifflin Co., Pa., Jan. 27, 1891; died at his home in Coatesville, Pa., Apr. 21, 1977; aged 86 y. On Dec. 25, 1918, he was married to Hannah Fisher, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Miriam-Mrs. David Mast and Ruth-Mrs. James Wall) and 3 sons (John, Lloyd, and Harlen). One infant son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Rockville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Conestoga Mennonite Church on Apr. 25, in charge of Ira Kurtz, Nathan Stoltzfus, and Millard Shoup; interment in the Conestoga Church Cemetery.

Kreider.- J. Lloyd, son of Willis G. and Margaret (Wenger) Kreider, was born at Kinzers, Pa., Apr. 29, 1906; died of a massive heart attack at his home at Oxford, Pa., Apr. 19, 1977; aged 70 y. On Oct. 4, 1930, he was married to Mabel Shimp, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (James L., John W., and J. Lloyd, Jr.), 7 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Wilmer W., Leroy H., and Lester G.), and 4 sisters (Margaret-Mrs. Earle Denlinger, Kathryn-Mrs. Frank Hershey, Mrs. Elizabeth Hart, and Arlene-Mrs. Chester Sensenig). On June 24, 1948, he was ordained to the ministry to serve the Mt. Vernon Mennonite Church, where he was a member. Memorial services were held at the New Providence Mennonite Church on Apr. 23, in charge of Clayton L. Keener and Vernon Myers; interment in the church cemetery (prior to the service).

Rhodes.- Vernon, son of Amos and Anna Rhodes, was born at La Junta, Colo., Jan. 9, 1920; died at Parkview Hospital, Pueblo, Colo., Jan. 27, 1977; aged 57 y. He was married to Grace ----- who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Linda Rhodes and Pamela Rhodes), one son (Dennis), and 2 brothers (Marvin D. and Paul J. Rhodes). He was preceded in death by one brother (John) and one sister (Edna Rhodes). He was a member of the Pueblo Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at First Mennonite Church, La Junta, in charge of Wesley W. Jantz; interment in the Fairview Cemetery.

Schwartzentruber.- John, son of John and Barbara (Brenneman) Schwartzentruber, was born on Nov. 18, 1901; died of a heart attack at his home in Tavistock, Ont., Apr. 16, 1977; aged 75 y. On Dec. 2, 1931, he was married to Elizabeth Bender, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Raymond and Donald), 3 daughters (Kathleen-Mrs. Robert Charters, Reta-Mrs. Ronald Schmidt, and Beatrice-Mrs. Allister Ullner), 10 grandchildren, one brother (David), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Laura Ruby and Mrs. Maryann Zehr). He was preceded in death by one brother and 3 sisters. He was a member of the Tavistock Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 19, in charge of Wilmer Martin; interment in the East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.

Souder.- John R., son of Preston and Emma (Ruth) Souder, was born at Telford, Pa., July 27, 1916; died of a heart attack at Telford, Pa., Apr. 15, 1977; aged 60 y. On May 14, 1938, he was married to Margaret Mitman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Joan Souder and John Merrill), 5 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Dorothy Miller and Mrs. Sallie Shisler), and one brother (Lester Souder). He was preceded in death by one son (David, Dec. 2, 1974). He was a member of the Rockhill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 19, in charge of Curtis L. Bergey and Henry L. Ruth; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Swartzendruber.- Rolla G., son of John I. and Ida Mae (Bissey) Swartzendruber, was born in Iowa Co., Iowa, May 2, 1906; died of heart failure at Iowa City, Iowa, Apr. 27, 1977; aged 70 y. On Aug. 2, 1931, he was married to Thresa Hershberger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Donald D. and Ronald G.) and one sister (Mary-Mrs. Harold Stutzman). He was a member of the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 30, in charge of Dean Swartzendruber and Robert Yoder; interment in the Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

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Freed.- Melvin L., son of John and Sarah (Lewis) Freed, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Nov. 18, 1890; died at Rockhill Mennonite Home, Sellersville, Pa., May 5, 1977; aged 86 y. On Oct. 15, 1910, he was married to Lillian A. Keeler, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Curtis K.), one daughter (Sara K.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Lizzie Heckler and Mrs. Katie L. Moyer). One son (Melvin L., Jr.) preceded him in death in 1925. He was a member of the Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 9, in charge of Leroy Godshall, Earl Anders, and Curtis Bergey; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Groff.- Mary, daughter of Milton and Hannah (Nice) Alderfer, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Dec. 3, 1885; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Apr. 29, 1977; aged 91 y. She was married to Allen A. Groff, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Naomi-Mrs. Willis Derstine and Stella-Mrs. Henry L. Ruth), 5 sons (Llewellyn, Henry, Carlton, Stanley, and Vernon Groff), 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Stella Halteman). She was a member of the Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 4, in charge of B. Charles Hostetter, Donald Moyer, Gerald Derstine, and Russell B. Musselman; interment in Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.

Hershberger.- Dorothy L., daughter of Alvin A. and Cecelia (Pudvan) Bennett, was born in Ceders, Del., June 16, 1922; died of cancer at the Corry Memorial Hospital, Corry, Pa., Apr. 20, 1977; aged 54 y. On Mar. 13, 1945, she was married to Willard Hershberger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Terrance G. and Timothy J.), one granddaughter, and one sister (Elsie M.-Mrs. William Sweetman). She was a member of the Beaverdam Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 23, in charge of Gerald Martin; interment in the Beaverdam Cemetery.

Hostetler.- Edna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Yoder, was born near Nappanee, Ind., Dec. 11, 1925; died of cancer at Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Apr. 22, 1977; aged 51 y. On Sept. 10, 1943, she was married to Eldon Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Mary Etta-Mrs. Ray Yoder, Ruby-Mrs. Marvin Wittmer, and LeAnna-Mrs. Lamar Hochstetler), 3 sons (Dale, Robert, and Eldon, Jr.), 4 brothers (Joe, Henry, Jr., Edward, and Harvey Yoder), and 6 sisters (Fannie Yoder, Mrs. Irene Click, Mary-Mrs. Roman Mullet, Marie-Mrs. John Helmuth, Lydia-Mrs. Edwin Steury, and Clara-Mrs. Glen Bontrager). She was a member of the North Goshen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on April 25, in charge of Don Brenneman and David Bontrager; interment in Violett Cemetery.

Nussbaum.- Edna Anna, daughter of John F. and Helen (Gerber) Geiser, was born near Kidron, Ohio, Oct. 16, 1920; died of heart failure at Dunlap Memorial Hospital on May 7, 1977; aged 56 y. On Oct. 17, 1943, she was married to Willis E. Nussbaum, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Arville-Mrs. Dean Kaufman), 2 sons (Arden W. and Elton), 3 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Irene Brubaker, Verda-Mrs. Allen Nussbaum, and Ada-Mrs. Aquilla Amstutz), and 3 brothers (Elmer, Willis, and John). She was a member of the Sonnenberg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 11, in charge of Ray Himes and Wayne Yutzy; interment in the Sonnenberg Cemetery.

Wilson.- Amanda (Hunsberger), was born at Nappanee, Ind., Jan. 20, 1890; died at Elkhart, Ind., May 5, 1977; aged 87 y. She was married to Leroy Clingdanel, who died in 1913. On Mar. 19, 1917, she was married to John 0. Wilson, who died on Mar. 17, 1946. Surviving are 2 sons (Harvey M. and Clarence 0. Clingdanel), 7 daughters (Catherine-Mrs. Chester Kauffman, Goldie-Mrs. Earl Glasscock, Agnes-Mrs. Lewis Blakesley, Hulda-Mrs. Charles Rock, Pearl- Mrs. Robert Pressler, Berniece-Mrs. Melvin Esposto, and Bessie-Mrs. Richard Wenger), 29 grandchildren, and 58 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Belmont Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 7, in charge of Ray Bair; interment in the South Union Cemetery, Nappanee.

Yoder.- Joel H., son of Jost and Susan (Gingerich) Yoder, was born at Arthur, Ill., June 7, 1893; died of heart failure at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, May 5, 1977; aged 83 y. On Dec. 16, 1915, he was married to Amelia Schlabaugh, who died in May 1969. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Fannie Mast), 6 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Two sons preceded him in death. He was a member of the Sunnyside Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 6, in charge of John King and Morris Swartzendruber; interment in the Fairview Cemetery.

Yoder.- John, son of Joseph and Fannie (Eash) Yoder, was born in Gibson, Miss., Oct. 16, 1898; died of cancer at Laughlin Hospital, Kirksville, Mo., Apr. 20, 1977; aged 78 y. On Oct. 30, 1917, he was married to Sarah Swarey, who died on Jan. 25, 1975. Surviving are 3 sons (Joe, Mervin, and Homer), 6 daughters (Fannie Long, Mattie Yoder, Lovina Yost, Polly Yoder, Katie Yoder, and Sadie Byler), 19 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 6 brothers, and 3 sisters. He was a member of the Mt. Pisgah Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 23, in charge of Daniel Kauffman; interment in the Church of the Brethren Mennonite Cemetery.

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