Gospel Herald Obituaries - December, 1980

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Gospel Herald, Volume 73, Number 49, December 2, 1980 ---page 990

Albrecht, Timothy G., son of Harry and Lucille (Jantzi) Albrecht, was born in Kitchener, Ont., Apr. 4, 1957; died as a result of an automobile accident on Oct. 31, 1980; aged 23 y. Surviving are 3 brothers (Jay, Roger, and Matthew), and 3 sisters (Bonnie-Mrs. Jim Gingrich, Darlene, and Marileu). Funeral services were held at First Mennonite Church on Nov. 4, in charge of Glenn Brubacher and Brice Balmer; interment in First Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Eash, Raymond E., son of Levi and Polly (Glick) Eash, was born in Lagrange, Ind., May 3, 1895; died at Goshen Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Nov. 11, 1980; aged 85 y. On Mar. 4, 1917, he was married to Sadie Mast, who died on Jan. 23, 1927. On Mar. 8, 1930, he was married to Alva Swartzentruber, who survives. Also surviving are 6 daughters (Irene-Mrs. John Lambright, Maxine-Mrs. Freeman Yoder, Ruth-Mrs. Marvin Miller, Alvera-Mrs. Kenneth Clark, Arlene-Mrs. Lee Mast, and Maurine Eash), 2 sons (Ralph and Richard), 18 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 14, in charge of Marvin Engbrecht and Samuel J. Troyer; interment in Forest Grove Cemetery.

Eby, Ellen, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Mishler) Drake, was born in Koscinsko Co., Ind., Aug. 1, 1897; died at Elkhart, Ind., Oct. 6, 1980; aged 83 y. In Nov. 1922, she was married to Walter Eby, who died in 1955. Surviving are 3 sons (Earl, Glenn, and Loren), 2 daughters (Grace-Mrs. Lowell Holmes, and Gladys-Mrs. Howard Miller), 33 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren, 20 great-great grandchildren. She was a member of Olive Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 6, in charge of Jason Martin; interment in the Olive Cemetery.

Goldsmith, Lydia, daughter of Daniel and Barbara (King) Sauder, was born in Pettisville, Ohio, Jan. 7, 1893; died at Fulton County Health Center, Wauseon, Ohio, Nov. 9, 1980; aged 87 y. On Jan. 9, 1918, she was married to Frank Goldsmith, who died on May 27, 1923. Surviving are one son (Harold), 2 daughters (Alberta-Mrs. Lester Stoltzfus and Helen-Mrs. Merle Klinger), 7 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 12, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche and Keith Leinbach; interment in the Eckley Cemetery.

Hallman, James D., son of Abram P. and Esther (Yoder) Hallman, was born in Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 2, 1940; died of Lev's disease at Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 10, 1980; aged 40 y. On July 6, 1963, he was married to Ada Mast, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Andrew and Mark), one daughter (Sarah), one sister (Joanne-Mrs. Douglas Dahl), and his stepmother (Lois Hallman). He was a member of Akron Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 13, in charge of J. Lester Graybill and Truman H. Brunk; interment in Eby's Cemetery, Monterey, Pa.

Hershey, Lloyd D., son of Henry H. and Christie Ann (Denlinger) Hershey, was born at Intercourse, Pa.; died at Landis Homes, Lititz, Pa., Sept. 10, 1980; aged 83 7. He was married to Elizabeth Rutt, who died in 1963. He was later married to Ruth W. Hershey, who survives. He was a member of Hershey Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held at Landis Homes on Sept. 20, in charge of Melvin Lauver; funeral services were held at Hershey Mennonite Church on Sept. 21, in charge of Sanford Hershey and Clair J. Hershey; interment in Hershey Cemetery.

Hunsberger, Ethel, daughter of Frank and Catherine (Sherman) Pletcher, was born at Wakarusa, Ind., June 17, 1903; died at Wakarusa, Ind., Oct. 16, 1980; aged 77 y. On Sept. 28, 1924, she was married to George Hunsberger, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one son (Lowell), 2 grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Della-Mrs. John Nusbaum, Treva, Edna-Mrs. Howard Parcell, and Celestia-Mrs. Rolland Troxel). She was a member of Olive Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Lienhart Funeral Home on Oct. 18, in charge of Jason martin; interment in the Olive Cemetery.

Kauffman, Rebecca Ann, daughter of Paul and Esther (Bontrager) Kauffman, was born a Kalispell, Mont., Jan. 7, 1957; died in an automobile accident at Pharr, Tex., Sept. 25, 1980; aged 23 y. Surviving are her parents, 3 brothers (Daniel, Kenneth, and Stephan), 3 sisters (Elaine, Brenda, and Alice), and her grandmother (Cora Bontrager).

Neuenschwander, Menno J., son of Jacob and Anna (Amstutz) Neuenschwander, was born near Berne, Ind., Oct. 18, 1914; died at Doctors Hospital, Massillon, Ohio, Nov. 7, 1980; aged 66 y. On Nov. 24, 1937, he was married to Elda Steiner, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Beulah, Elaine-Mrs. Carl Geiser, Miriam-Mrs. Perry O' Dell, and Janice-Mrs. Steve Amstutz), 6 sons (John, Wayne, Dean, Sherman, Curtis, and Arthur), 17 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Lina-Mrs. Lester Nussbaum and Bertha-Mrs. Nathan Steiner), and one brother (peter J.). He was a member of Kidron Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 10, in charge of Bill Detweiler and Reuben Hofstetter; interment in the church Cemetery.

Shantz, Leonard, son of Henry and Angeline (Snider) Shantz, was born in High River, Alta., Aug. 18, 1915; died of a heart attack at Elmira, Ont., Oct. 27, 1980; aged 65 y. On June 22, 1940, he was married to Leona Gingrich, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Clinton, Mark, and Dale), 3 daughters (Janet Quartel, Linda Shoemaker, and Elaine Shantz), 2 sisters (Eileen Biehn, and Olive Biehn), and 2 brothers (Arthur and Lincoln). He was a member of Elmira Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 30, in charge of Doug Snyder and Gary Knarr; interment in Elmira Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Shoup, Alma Vera, daughter of Joseph and Cora (Zuercher) Troyer, was born near Walnut Creek, Ohio, Oct. 12, 1914; died at Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg, Ohio, Aug. 7, 1980; aged 65 y. On June 24, 1934, she was married to Lloyd Shoup, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Joy-Mrs. Andrew Keim and Eunice-Mrs. Leroy Nussbaum), 6 sons (Vernon, Glen, Frank, Dean, John, and Loren), 26 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one sister (Esther Finzer), and 4 brothers (John, Clarence, Freeman, and Ohlen). She was a member of Longenecker Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 10, in charge of Albert C. Slabach; interment in the church cemetery.

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Gospel Herald ­ Volume 73, Number 50 - December 9, 1980 ­ page 1006

Cressman, Clifford D., son of Aaron and Magadelena (Betzner) Cressman, was born at Strasburg, Ont., Apr. 22, 1896; died at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, Nov. 6, 1980; aged 84 y. He was married to Elizabeth Swartz, who died Jan. 12, 1979. He was the last surviving member of his family. He was preceded in death by one brother (Wilfred) and 6 sisters (Mrs. Barbara Nagus, Mrs. Minerva Honsberger, Mrs. Marie Weber, Lenora Cressman, Mrs. Mabel Wills, and Mrs. Alvina Clemens). He was a member of First Mennonite Church where funeral services were held Nov. 8, in charge of Brice Balmer and Simeon Hurst; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Cripe, Lacey Jo, daughter of Larry and Jean (Garber) Cripe, was born at Elkhart, Ind., Nov. 11, 1980; died at Riley's Children's Hospital, Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 15, 1980; aged 4 d. Surviving are her parents, 2 sisters (Mandi Jo and Casey Jo, her twin), her maternal grandparents (LaMar and Delores Garber), paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cripe), and great-grandmother (Anna Pletcher). Funeral services were held at Clinton Brick Mennonite Church, Nov. 18, in charge of Carl I. Smeltzer; interment in Clinton Brick Cemetery.

Gingerich, Ben G., son of George D. and Mary (Shetler) Gingerich, was born at Kalona, Iowa, Nov. 20, 1893; died at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, Nov. 16, 1980; aged 87 y. On Dec. 10, 1915, he was married to Magdalene Knepp, who died in 1918. On Oct. 7, 1920, he was married to Mattie Mayer who died in 1947. On Feb. 9, 1950, he was married to Nettie Beachy Shetler, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mildred-Mrs. Raymond Zook), 3 sons (Floyd, Delmar, and Clifford), 13 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Raymond Glen) in 1926, and one daughter (Ella), in 1921. He was a member of Sunnyslope Conservative Mennonite Church where funeral services were held Nov. 19, in charge of Morrie Swartzendruber and David L. Yoder; interment in East Union Cemetery.

Hochstetler, Benjamin J., son of Joseph B., and Mary Ann (Stutzman) Hochstetler, was born in Kalona, Iowa, June 4, 1899; died at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, Oct. 12, 1980; aged 81 y. On Feb. 22, 1922, he was married to Sarah Beckler, who died Oct. 3, 1977. Surviving are 2 daughters (Ila-Mrs. Harold Ray Bender and Fern-Mrs. Paul Marner), 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Ora and Ira), and 3 sisters (Lena Schlabach, Gertrude Eash, and Susie Vlin). Two sons died in infancy. He was a member of East Union Mennonite Church where funeral services were held Nov. 14, in charge of Dean Swartzendruber, Lonnie Yoder, and J. John J. Miller; interment in East Union Cemetery.

Huber, Mabel K., was born at Strasburg, Pa., Feb. 4, 1911; died at American Oncologic Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., Aug. 26, 1980; aged 69 y. She was married to Arthur S. Huber, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Marian Huber and Ruth-Mrs. Dennis Wireman), 3 sons (Melvin, Harold, and Glenn), 8 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Amos, Roy, John, and Paul), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Mary Eshelman and Mrs. Dorothy Meck). She was a member of Doylestown Mennonite Church where funeral services were held Aug. 30, in charge of Ray K. Yoder, Joseph L. Gross, and J. Silas Graybill; interment in church cemetery.

Lauber, Philip, son of Henry and Fern (Troyer) Lauber, was born at Shickley, Neb., Dec. 9, 1943; died of cancer at his home in Oberlin, Kan., Nov. 2, 1980; aged 36 y. On June 28, 1964, he was married to Connie Saltzman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Aaron), one daughter (Andrea), his father, one brother (John), and 5 sisters (Nelda-Mrs. Ron Moore, Carolyn-Mrs. Wendell Mosier, Shirley-Mrs. Dennis Ulrich, LaRayne-Mrs. James Seigman and Lois-Mrs. Glenn Zook). He was preceded in death by his mother. He was a member of Salem Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Faith Lutheran Church, Oberlin, Kan., Nov. 5, in charge of Larry Arganbright; interment in Oberlin Cemetery.

Yoder, John Dan, son of Dan E. and Phoebe (King) Yoder, was born at Belleville, Pa., Oct. 24, 1908; died at Mt. View Hospital, State College, Pa., Oct. 28, 1980; aged 72 y. On Nov. 24, 1930, he was married to Bertha Stayrook, who died July 27, 1978. Surviving is one son (Charles R.). He was a member of Locust Grove Mennonite Church where funeral services were held Oct. 31, in charge of Gerald Peachey and Erie Renno; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.

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--Gospel Herald ­ Volume 73, Number 51 - December 16, 1980 ­ page 1022

Bontrager, Moses S., son of Sam and Katie (Miller) Bontrager, was born at Haven, Kan., Apr. 10, 1902; died at his home at Kalona, Iowa, Nov. 19, 1980; aged 78 y. On Jan. 14, 1923, he was married to Katie Glick, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Richard), one daughter (Virginia-Mrs. Roger Reighard), 5 grandchildren, and one sister (Betts-Mrs. Henry Miller). He was a member of Kalona Mennonite Church, where funeral services were conducted on Nov. 22, in charge of Howard Keim and Elton Nussbaum; interment in Gingerich Cemetery.

Bumstead, Beula, daughter of David and Mamie (Stoltzfus) Mast, was born in Chester Co., Pa., May 3, 1917; died of cancer at Salem, Ore., Nov. 13, 1980; aged 63 y. On June 8, 1946, she was married to James Hersey Bumstead, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Sharon-Mrs. Donald Bixel and Marikay), 3 sons (David, Daniel and John), 6 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Lena-Mrs. Harold Umble, Annabelle-Mrs. Arthur Hoylman and Mabel-Mrs. Earl Umble), and 2 brothers (Isaac and Donald). She was a member of Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 17, in charge of John Willems; interment in Zion Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Detweiler, Douglas Arthur, son of Arthur and Irene (Anders) Detweiler, was born in Allentown, Pa., Nov. 5, 1962; died as a result of a motorcycle accident on Oct. 17, 1980; aged 17 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Patricia Van Artsdolen and Jennifer), one foster brother (Bruce Weirich), and one foster sister (Barbara Murse). Memorial services were held at Deep Run Mennonite Church East on Oct. 21, in charge of Paul G. Burkholder; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Detweiler, Jay F., son of Howard and Katie (Freed) Detweiler, was born in Lansdale, Pa., July 29, 1928; died of lung and heart failure at Norristown State Hospital, Norristown, Pa., Nov. 19, 1980; aged 52 y. Surviving are 7 brothers (Irvin, Oswin, Enos, Byson, Vincent, Paul, and Raymond), and 4 sisters (Emma Benner, Sallie, Martha, and Hannah Farina). He was preceded in death by one sister (Lydia Husberger, Nov. 16, 1959). Funeral services were held at Plains Mennonite Church on Nov. 22, in charge of John E. Lapp and Gerald C. Studer; interment in Plains Cemetery.

Glick, John Gideon, son of Samuel and Lydia (Yoder) Glick, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Feb. 23, 1896; died at Newport News, Va., Nov. 14, 1980; aged 84 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Beulah Glick and Mrs. Martha Hartman). He was a member of Providence Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 18, in charge of Ernest M. Godshall; interment in church cemetery.

Good, Ethel F., daughter of David and Nancy (Berkey) Christner, was born in Thomas Mills, Pa., Aug. 8, 1913; died at Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., Oct. 31, 1980; aged 67 y. Surviving are 5 daughters (Emma Martin, Delores Cleman, Janet North, Nancy Vickroy, and Harriet Mirilovich), 3 sons (David, Michael, and Robert), 21 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, and one brother. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 3, in charge of Phil King and Jim Thomas; interment in Maple Spring Cemetery.

Grove, Ada, daughter of Joseph G. and Annie (Barkay) Hoover, was born on Sept. 25, 1905; died on Nov. 15, 1980; aged 75 y. On Feb. 22, 1928, she was married to John D. Grove, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Paul, Frances, Joseph, Lorne, and Ruth), 6 grandchildren, and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers (Tilman, Harmon, Jacob, and Albert), and 2 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Abraham Smith and Rena-Mrs. Jacob Wideman). She was a member of Wideman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Paul Martin and Arthur Byer; interment in Wideman Cemetery.

Hochstetler, Kathy Jo, daughter of Frank and Mary Kathryn (Swartzendruber) Hochstetler, was born in Iowa City, Iowa, June 29, 1961; died of cancer at University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Nov. 21, 1980; aged 19 y. Surviving are her parents, one brother (James), 2 sisters (Patricia-Mrs. Steven Billups and Lori), and her maternal grandfather (Emanuel Swartzendruber). She was a member of East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 24, in charge of Lonnie Yoder and J. John J. Miller; interment in East Union Cemetery.

Lehman, LeRoy, son of Jacob E. and Salome (Ebersole) Lehman, was born in Franklin Co., Pa., Apr. 8, 1922; died unexpectedly at his home on Nov. 9, 1980; aged 58 y. On Jan. 31, 1948, he was married to Louisa Brendle, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Karen and Dawn), 5 sons (James, David, Philip, John, and Steve), 4 grandchildren. 5 brothers (Lloyd, Arthur, John, Marlin, and Virgil), and 3 sisters (Mildred Lehman, Anna Lehman, and Mrs. Dorothy Hege). He was a member of Mt. Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 12, in charge of Joe Diener; interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Rufenacht, Arvada, daughter of David and Mary (Beck) King, was born in Williams Co., Ohio, Aug. 26, 1896; died at Wauseon, Ohio, Nov. 16, 1980; aged 84 y. On Jan. 2, 1917, she was married to Aaron Rufenacht, who died on Apr. 13, 1948. Surviving are one daughter (Melva Schmucker), 2 sons (Richard and Charles), and one sister (Mrs. Matilda Wolf). She was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 19, in charge of Ellis B. Croyle and Bruce Wilson; interment in Lockport Cemetery.

Weaver, Lizzie, daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Birkey) Markley, was born in Medina County, Ohio, Apr. 25, 1886; died in Elkhart, Ind., Nov. 8, 1980; aged 94 y. On Nov. 22, 1903, she was married to Henry B. Weaver, who died in December 1976. Surviving are one son (Aaron), 5 daughters (Mabel-Mrs. Joseph Martin, Mary-Mrs. Warren Risser, Ana-Mrs. Harry Winters, Nora-Mrs. Viveron Hoffman, and Miriam-Mrs. John Beachy), 18 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by one son (Carl). She was a member of Bonnyville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 8, in charge of Jason Martin, Ted Eash, and Boyd Nelson; interment in Yellow Creek Mennonite Church cemetery.

Yeackley, Fred, son of Joseph and Fannie (Yordy) Yeackley, was born in Milford, Neb., Nov. 17, 1888; died at the Seward Hospital on Nov. 11, 1980; aged 91 y. On Feb. 27, 1910, he was married to Lydia Saltzman, who died on Oct. 29, 1960. On Mar. 5, 1961, he was married to Lena Stutzman, who died on Oct. 29, 1980. Surviving are 2 sons (Orvin and Ray), one daughter (Ruth-Mrs. Allen Grieser), 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (John and George), and 3 sisters (Emma Roth, Eva Reeb, and Elsie Stutzman). He was preceded in death by 3 infant children, one son (Earl), and 2 sisters. He was a member of East Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 14, in charge of Oliver Roth and Norman Beckler; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Yeackley, Lena, daughter of John and Fanny Sutter, was born in Seward Co., Nebr., Nov. 27, 1892; died on Oct. 29, 1980; aged 87 y. On Feb. 9, 1914, she was married to Aaron Stutzman, who preceded her in death. On Mar. 5, 1961, she was married to Fred Yeackley, who died on Nov. 11, 1980. Surviving are 4 sons (Merton, Calvin, Ervin, and Chester), 20 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, one brother (Ed Sutter), and one sister (Eva Nafzieger). She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Glen and Virgil). She was a member of East Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 31, in charge of Oliver Roth and Robert McKelvey; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Transcriber's note: Nafzieger is spelled correct in the obituary.

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Gospel Herald ­ Volume 73, Number 52 - December 23, 1980 -- page 1038

Breneman, Clara, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., July 24, 1895; died at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Nov. 21, 1980; aged 85 y. She was married to Amos Breneman, who died Apr. 14, 1980. Surviving are one son (Elton), 2 daughters (Edith Breneman, and Helen-Mrs. Gordon Lichty), 8 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 24, in charge of Glenn Brubacher and Vernon Zehr; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Brenneman, J. James, son of Jacob and Barbara Elizabeth (Stauffer) Brenneman, was born at Milford, Neb., Sept. 5, 1911 of a massive heart attack at Lewistown (Pa.) Hospital on Dec. 4, 1980; aged 69 y. On Sept. 9, 1939, he was married to Maude E. Hartzler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Cecile-Mrs. Kenneth Willet, Gwendolyn-Mrs. Phillip Rich and Brenda-Mrs. Kerry Mitchell), one son (J. James Jr.), 11 grandchildren, and 4 brothers (Harvey, Joseph, Titus, and Paul). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Yvonne French, Mar. 19, 1963). He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 7 , in charge of Kenneth G. Good; interment in Allensville Mennonite Cemetery.

Transcriber's note: The obituary left out the word "died." It should read " was born at Milford, Neb., Sept. 5, 1911; died of a massive heart attack" Not my error.

Bullard, Mable Louella, daughter of Edward and Lillian (Wenzel) Farmer, was born in Hugoton, Kan., Nov. 20, 1902; died at Harper, Kan., Nov. 28, 1980; aged 78 y. In April 1920, she was married to Roy Spain, who died on Mar. 8, 1931. On Sept. 27, 1931, she married Emetta Davidson, who died on June 7, 1947. On Mar. 7, 1954, she married Lee Bullard, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Winefred Maxine and James), 2 stepsons (Leo and Lynn Bullard), 15 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Thelma McLirath and Thora Curtis), 2 half brothers (Wayne and Richard Farmer), and one half sister (Leona). She was preceded in death by 2 children (Pauline and Roy). She was a member of Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Harper Funeral Home Chapel on Dec. 2, in charge of Elmer Wyse; interment in Harper Cemetery.

Ebersole, Bessie Ella, daughter of Abraham and Mary (Weaver) Cockley, was born in Oronogo, Mo., Dec. 13, 1889; died at Hesston, Kan., Nov. 3, 1980; aged 90 y. On June 23, 1912, she was married to Roy A. Ebersole, who died on June 10, 1960. Surviving are one daughter (Ethel Lind), one son (Lester and 7 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister and one half sister. She was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 6, in charge of Paul A. Friesen; interment in Hesston City Cemetery.

Martin, Aaron H., son of Christian and Katie (Horning) Martin, was born in East Earl Twp., Pa., Mar. 12, 1891; died at his home in Reinholds, Pa., Sept. 27, 1980; aged 89 y. On Nov. 14, 1915, he was married to Alice G. Weber, who died on Dec. 12, 1971. Surviving are 3 daughters (Lucy W. Martin, Esther-Mrs. Lester Gehman, and Viola-Mrs. William Weaver), 4 sons (Paul W., Carl W., Weaver W., and Warren W.), 27 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, one brother (Noah H.), and one sister (Susan H.-Mrs. Amos Zimmerman). Two infant daughters preceded him in death. He was a member of Gehman Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Bowmansville Mennonite Church on Sept.30 in charge of Luke horst and Alvin Martin; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Martin, David L., son of Denton T. and Mary (Reecher) Martin, was born at Smithburg, Md., Jan. 20, 1902; died at Menno Haven Rest Home on Oct. 29, 1980; aged 78 y. On Nov. 11, 1922, he was married to Rhoda M. Diller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Nelson L., Elwood R., and Warren E.), 5 daughters (Vera-Mrs. Harold Kuhns, Isabel-Mrs. Martin Bumbaugh, Lovina-Mrs. Stuart Baer, Wilma-Mrs. Richard Martin, and Elva-Mrs. Eugene Stouffer), 3 brothers (Adam R., Melvin, and George R.), and 4 sisters (Edna Martin, Iva Martin, Margaret Eshleman, Emma Williams, and Mary Weber). He was preceded in death by 4 brothers and one sister. He was a member of Cedar Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 2, in charge of Harold Eshleman, Martin Rudolph, Nelson L. martin and Dennis Kuhns; interment in Cedar Grove Mennonite Cemetery.

Miller, Lonnie Ray and Bernadine, son and daughter of Oren J. and Mary Miller, both died in a motorcycle accident in Sarasota, Fla., Nov. 24, 1980. Lonnie was born at Goshen, Ind., Oct. 14, 1963; aged 17 y. He was a member of Ashton Mennonite Church. Bernadine, was born at Goshen, Ind., Jan. 23, 1972; aged 8 y. Surviving are their parents, 2 brothers (Glen and Orlin), one sister (Wilma-Mrs. Marvin Miller), and grandparents (Eli and Elizabeth Miller and Elmer K. Miller). Funeral services were held at Ashton Mennonite Church on Nov. 28, in charge of Ken Nauman; interment in Palms Memorial Park.

Mummau, Almeda, daughter of Jacob and Carrie (Risser) Risser, was born in Mt. Joy Twp., Pa., Sept. 28, 1904; died at Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 27, 1980; aged 76 y. She was married to Levi R. Mummau, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Levi, Jr., Robert, and James), one daughter (Rachel-Mrs. Arthur Kauffman), 16 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Emma-Mrs. Charles Hershey). She was a member of Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 29, in charge of Richard H. Frank and Walter L. keener; interment in Elizabethtown Mennonite Cemetery.

Musselman, Laura, daughter of Peter and Susanna (Kratz) Hunsberger, was born at Lederach, Pa., Oct. 22, 1901; died of a heart attack at Telford, Pa., Nov. 30, 1980; aged 79 y. On Feb. 16, 1924, she was married to John R. Musselman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Harold H., Arlene-Mrs. Levi C. Alderfer, Robert H., and Laverne H.), 15 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 3, in charge of Willis Miller, John L. Ruth and Loren Swartzendruber; interment in Salford Mennonite Cemetery.

Peachey, Arie M., daughter of Abram and Rebecca (Byler) Zook, was born in Mifflin Co., Pa., Sept. 29, 1893; died at Fairmount Rest Home, Ephrata, Pa., Nov. 15, 1980; aged 87 y. On Dec. 2, 1914, she was married to Amos L. Peachey, who died on Oct. 14, 1979. Surviving are 2 daughters (Linda and Verda), and 2 sons (Raymond and Allen). One daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of Conestoga Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 18, in charge of Nathan Stoltzfus, Harvey Stoltzfus, and Millard Shoup; interment in Conestoga Mennonite Cemetery.

Snyder, Walter, son of Roger and Bessie (Hampton) Snyder, was born at Clearfield, Pa., Feb. 21, 1907; died at Boardman, Ohio, Sept. 29, 1980; aged 73 y. In 1924, he was married to Emma Swatsworth, who died in 1968. Surviving are 2 sons (George and Kenneth), 3 daughters (Mrs. Maxine Kerr, Mrs. Jean Lockard, and Mrs. Joann Wilson), 19 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Edgar Beardmore, Mrs. Nels Johnson, and Mrs. Jack Murray). He was a member of North Lima Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct.1, in charge of Richard Bartholomew; interment in North Lima Mennonite Cemetery.

Swope, John A., son of Emanuel and Margaret (Burkholder) Swope, was born at Dayton, Va., Sept. 11, 1896; died of a heart attack at North Lima, Ohio, Oct. 22, 1980; aged 84 y. On Aug. 13, 1919, he ws married to Mabel Basinger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (James W. and John R.), one daughter (Mrs. Martha Graft), 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Mary Steiner, Mrs. Nannie Lehman, and Mrs. Margaret Lehman), and 6 brothers (Oliver, Herman, Joseph, Paul, Emmanuel, and Cleo). He was a member of North Lima Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 24, in charge of Richard Bartholomew; interment in North Lima Cemetery.

Yoder, Susan L., daughter of Levi A. and Anna Miller, was born at Arthur, Ill., Nov. 27, 1904; died of cancer at Arthur, Ill., Nov. 1, 1980; aged 75 y. On Dec. 28, 1924, she was married to Joe J. Yoder, who died on Jan. 28, 1970. Surviving are 2 daughters (Anna-Mrs. Albert Kauffman and Irene Yoder), 3 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Katie-Mrs. Menno Yoder, Saloma Miller, Anna-Mrs. Omer Yoder, and Edna-Mrs. Noah Helmuth). She was a member of Arthur Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 4, in charge of Wayne Hochstetler; interment in Arthur Cemetery.

Yordy, Ezra B., son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Roeschley) Yordy, was born at Flanagan, Ill., Apr. 46, 1892; died at Mennonite Hospital, Bloomington, Ill., Nov. 9, 1980; aged 88 y. On Dec. 16, 1915, he was married to Carrie E. Good, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Maurice), 4 daughters (Ethel Troyer, Alta Graber, Dorothy Yordy, and Ruth Keller), 16 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Jonas). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Florence-Mrs. Orval Schrock). He was ordained to the ministry in 1917 and served at the Roanoke Mennonite Church. He was a member of Roanoke Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 12, in charge of Norman Yutzy, Robert Harnish, Richard Yordy and Edwin Stalter; interment in the church cemetery.

Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 73, Number 53 - December 30, 1980, page 1060

Diener, Mary, daughter of Benjamin F. and Mary (Musselman) Buckwalter, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., July 24, 1891; died at Harrisburg, Va., Nov. 16, 1980; aged 89 y. On Sept 15, 1918, she was married to Edward Diener, who died on Oct. 25, 1953. Surviving are 5 sons (Menno B., Roy E., Eber G., Davis A., and Alvin D.), 5 daughters, (Esther Kroeker, Lydia Weber, Margaret Jantz, Viola Stahl, and Rosa Johnson), 18 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Martha Guengerich and Esther Yoder). She was a member of Lindale Mennonite Church where memorial services were held on Nov 17, in charge of Moses Slabaugh and Art McPhee. Funeral services were held at Wellman (Iowa) Mennonite Church on Nov 20, in charge of Emery Hochstetler; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

Gingrich, Jesse C., son of Henry and Veronica (Cressman) Gingrich, was born in Woodwich Twp., Ont., Mar. 25, 1908; died at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Nov. 23, 1980; aged 72 y. On Nov 22, 1941, he was married to Perceda (Reist) who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Merle and David), 2 daughters (Grace - Mrs. Earl Brubacher and Jean - Mrs. Noah Martin), and 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother (David) and 3 sisters (Judith, Rebecca, and Lydia) He was a member of St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov 26, in charge of Richard Yordy and Dave Brubacher; interment in the church cemetery.

Good, Robert Marvin, son of Leonard and Rachael (Speicher) Good, was born at La Crosse, Ind., Dec 3, 1934; died of heart disease at St. Margaret's Hospital, Hammond. Ind., Nov 21, 1980; aged 45 y. On Aug 7, 1961 he was married to Dietlinde ____ who survives. Also surviving are one son (Stephan), 2 daughters (Regina and Rebecca), his parents, 3 brothers (Glen, Jerold, and Carmon), and one sister (Brenda Kohler). He was a member of Valparaiso Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Hopewell Mennonite Church on Nov. 24, in charge of Samuel S. Miller; interment in Mennonite Cemetery, Kouts, Ind.

Keeler, Edith, daughter of Daniel and Esther (Detweiler) Leatherman, was born at Blooming Glen, Pa., Mar. 14, 1903; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Dec. 3, 1980; aged 77 y. On Sept. 2, 1922, she was married to Henry Keeler who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Ada - Mrs. Clyde Myers and Shirley - Mrs. Merle Groff), 3 sons (Earl, Donald, and Carl), 23 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Towamencin Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec 6, in charge of Harold M. Fly; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Miller, Glen R., son of Lewis J. and Sarah (Stutzman) Miller, was born at Wellman, Iowa, May 6, 1902; died of heart failure at Goshen, Ind., Dec. 1, 1980; aged 78 y. On Dec. 24, 1926 he was married to Pearl K. Klopfenstein, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (John, Keith, and Jerold). He was a member of College Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec 4. in charge of Arnold C. Ruth and John Mosemann; interment in Violett Cemetery, Goshen.

Mueller, Lillian Margaret, was born in Chicago, Ill., Dec 6, 1893; died at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kan., Dec. 9, 1980; aged 87 y. On Jan 12, 1921, she was married to Wilhelm Mueller, who died in November 1954. Surviving are one daughter (Ruth Margaret - Mrs. Dalton Marten), one son (George Nelson), 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Robert Nelson). An infant son (Edward Paul) preceded her in death. She was a member of Whitestone Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Wichita, Kan., Dec. 11, in charge of Paul Brunner; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery, Wichita.

Musselman, Lizzie M., daughter of Calvin and Mary (Freed) Musselman, was born at Souderton, Pa., Oct. 8, 1897; died at Rockhill Mennonite Community, Sellersville, Pa., Nov. 28, 1980; aged 83 y. On Aug 29, 1929, she was married to William F. Musselman, who died on Feb 3, 1958. Surviving are one son (William K.) and 2 daughters (Mrs. Betty Landis, and Mrs. Sara Nice). She was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Robert Moyer Funeral Home, Souderton, Pa. Dec. 2, 1980, in charge of Sheldon Burkhalter and Mark Derstine; interment in Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery.

Ristenbatt, Sherwood E., son of John and Mary (Lutz) Ristenbatt, was born at Lebanon, Pa., Mar 23, 1924; died at Lancaster General Hospital on Oct. 12, 1980; aged 56 y. On Oct. 5, 1946 he was married to Mabel W. Wenger who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Ruth A. - Mrs. Elvin Burkholder), one son (David E.), 4 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Mildred Ritchie and Mrs. Shirley Martin). He was a member of Lititz Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Oct. 15 at Buch Funeral Home, in charge of Jacob Frederick and Melvin Lauver; interment in Erbs Mennonite Cemetery

Robertson, William Ira, son of John lra and Bertha Alice (Donald) Robertson, was born in Rockbridge Co., Va., Mar. 18, 1899, died in Waynesboro Community Hospital, Waynesboro, Va., Nov. 18, 1980; aged 81 y. He was married to Bessie Snead, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Lewis, Marvin, and Carroll), 4 daughters (Audrey - Mrs. Emmett Hite, Paula Shifflett, Patricia - Mrs. Gary Martin, and Phyllis - Mrs. Charles Grove). He was a member of Mountain View Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Nov 21 at Etter Funeral Home, Waynesboro, in charge of Roy D. Kiser, Herman Ropp, and Del Keeney; interment in Augusta Memorial Park

Showalter, Amanda, was born on Apr 5, 1891; died on Dec 2, 1980; aged 89 y. On Dec 11, 1919, she was married to Mark C. Showalter, Sr., who died on Apr 15, 1978. Surviving are 4 sons, (Mahlon, Melvin, Henry, and Mark Jr.), 3 daughters (Anna V. Showalter, Mrs. Dwight Heatwole, and Mrs. Gordon Wenger), 14 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Jonas E, lra E., Henry E., and Adin E. Hege), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Fannie Martin and Mrs. Anna Miller). She was preceded in death by one sister (Mrs. Susan Martin). Funeral services were held at Zion Mennonite Church, in charge of Ralph Birkey, J. Ward Shenk, Richard E. Martin, and Harvey Yoder; interment in the church cemetery.

Snider, James H., son of Lorne and Violet (Fleck) Snider, was born in West Montrose, Ont., Oct. 2, 1936; died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Nov 27, 1980; aged 44 y. Surviving is his mother. He was a member of First Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, Kitchener, Nov 29, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in Memory Gardens.

Stalter, Henry Christian, son of Christian and Saloma (Good) Stalter, was born in Lima, Ohio, May 11, 1909; died in the Waynesboro Community Hospital, Waynesboro, Va., Dec. 10, 1980; aged 71 y. On Sept. 10, 1933, he was married to Ina Good, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Freda - Mrs. Oliver Weaver, Louise - Mrs. John Taylor, Ruby - Mrs. Tom Keeler, and Mildred - Mrs. Hershel McDorman), 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 4 brothers (Edward, Timothy, Mark, and Ezra). He was a member of Mountain View Mennonite Church where a memorial service was held on Dec. 12, in charge of Roy D. Kiser and Charles Ramsey; interment in Augusta Memorial Park.

In the obituary of Henry Christian Stalter, in the December 30 issue, the names of two surviving sisters were omitted. They are Zelma and Mary Stalter.

Swartzendruber, Bertha, was born at Wellman, Iowa, Apr 7, 1906; died at Parkview Manor, Wellman, Iowa, Jan 8, 1980; aged 73 y. On Dec. On 30, 1930, he was married to Ora Swartzendruber who survives. Also surviving are one son (Elwood), 4 daughters (Wanda - Mrs. Leland Graber, Janice - Mrs. Linden Smith, Loris Swartzendruber, and Myrna - Mrs. David Moyer), 9 grandchildren, one brother (lvan Miller), and one sister (Emily Miller). She was a member of Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec 1, in charge of Dean Swartzendruber and Robert K. Yoder.

Yoder, Marth, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Schrock) Miller, was born at Charm, Ohio, Dec 23, 1900; died at Walnut Creek, Ohio, Dec 2, 1980; aged 80y. On July 17, 1980 she was married to P. J. Yoder, who died on Dec. 23, 1972. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Mildred Hinds), 2 sons (George and Jacob), 7 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Mary Troyer and Ada Slabaugh) She was preceded in death by one son (Ivan). She was a member of Hartville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 5, in charge of Richard F. Ross; interment in Mt. Peace Cemetery.

Transcriber's note: the magazine does say "Marth" for the deceased's given name.

Yordy, Amsy Daniel, son of Jacob and Catherine (King) Yordy, was born in Tazewell Co., Ill., April 2, 1901; died at Gridley, Ill., Dec. 7, 1980, aged 79 y. On Dec. 13, 1922, he married Ella Mae Zehr, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Delmar), 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Minnie Slagel, Edna Stalter, and Erma Guth). He was preceded in death by one son (Herbert). He was a member of Waldo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 9, in charge of Lester Zook; interment in Waldo Cemetery.

Transcribed by Don Kauffman, Alberta


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