Birmingham.- Magdalena, daughter of Daniel and Anna (Zehr) Gerber, died at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 13, 1980; aged 94 y. She was married to James Birmingham, who died in 1965. She was the last surviving member of her family. She was preceded in death by one sister and 3 brothers. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 15, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener.
Brenneman.- Sadie L., daughter of David C. and Mary (Lehman) Myers, was born in Chambersburg, Pa., Jan. 31, 1889; died at Albany, Ore., Jan. 10, 1980; aged 90 y. On Apr. 5, 1942, she was married to Daniel J. Brenneman, who died Jan. 10, 1960. She was the last surviving member of her family. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 5 sisters. She was a member of Plainview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 12, in charge of Louis Landis and Byron Gingrich; interment in Fairview Mennonite Cemetery.
Buckwalter.- Ralph Earl, son of Earl and Florida Rose (Shank) Buckwalter, was born in Hesston, Kan., Aug. 20, 1923; died of cancer at Upland, Calif., Jan. 10, 1980; aged 56 y. On June 12, 1947, he was married to Genevieve Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Dawn Alice and Rosemary-Mrs. Ray Hershberger), and one son (Michael Earl), one brother (Albert), and 3 sisters (Lois-Mrs. John W. Snyder, Martha-Mrs. Howard Hershberger, and Esther Rose-Mrs. Ronald Graber). He was preceded in death by 3 children (Karen Joy, Robert Joel, and Thomas), and one sister (Alice-Mrs. Lowell Hershberger). On Sept. 18, 1949, he was ordained to the ministry and served congregations at Hesston, Kan., and Kushiro, Hombetsu, Obihiro, Asahigawa, and Furano churches in Hokkaido, Japan. He was a member of Nozomi Kirisuto Kyokai, Furano, Japan. Funeral services were held at the Whitestone Mennonite Church, Hesston, in charge of Milo Kauffman, Takio Tanase, and Paul Brunner; interment in East Lawn Cemetery, Hesston.
Kulp.- Abram C., son of Abraham H. and Eliza (Cassel) Kulp, was born in Towamencin Twp., Pa., June 13, 1880; died at North Penn Hospital, Lansdale, Pa., Jan. 8, 1980; aged 99 y. On Oct. 8, 1902, he was married to Mamie Rosenberger, who died March 20, 1967. Surviving are 3 sons (Abram R., Willis, and Laverne) and one daughter (Beulah-Mrs. Norman Nyce), and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Ernest) and one daughter (Elmah-Mrs. Herbert Kriebel). He was a member of Plains Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 12, in charge of John E. Lapp, Steven Kulp, and Glenn Landis; interment in Plains Mennonite Cemetery.
Loucks.- Samuel Lynn, infant son of Lynn and Jeanne (Osmann) Loucks, was born Dec. 26, 1979, and died shortly after birth. Surviving are his parents, one brother (Freddie), paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Loucks), and maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Osmann). Funeral services were held at Foursquare Church, Newton, Kan., Dec. 29, in charge of Jake Pauls; interment in Eastlawn Cemetery.
Mann.- Mildred, daughter of J. B. and Tillie C. (Netcher) Richardson, was born in Rochester, Ind., Sept. 8, 1893; died of heart failure at Elkhart, Ind., Jan. 8, 1980; aged 86 y. On Dec. 29, 1909, she was married to Rufus K. Mann, who died Nov. 12, 1970. Surviving are one son (Harvey), 2 daughters (Mrs. Orpha Gingerich and Mrs. Clarice Burkey), 25 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren, and 2 half sisters (Mrs. Margarette Hostetler and Mrs. Letha Peoples). She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Richard and Morris) and one daughter (Ruth). She was a member of Prairie Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 12, in charge of Dorsa J. Mishler and Philip Bedsworth; interment in Prairie Street Cemetery.
Miller.- William Howard, son of John and Lucy (Reck) Miller, was born at Greeley, Colo.; died at Corvallis, Ore., Dec. 18, 1979; aged 70 y. On Nov. 24, 1932, he was married to Esta Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Eldon, Richard, and Bill), 3 daughters (Marilyn Smucker, Ruth Elaine Yoder, and Arla Mae Neuschwander), 19 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (Clarence), and one sister (Ella Miller). He was a member of Bethany Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Albany Mennonite Church, Dec. 21, in charge of Philip Kreider and Cloy Troyer; interment in Fairview Mennonite Cemetery.
Roth.- Amos B., son of David G. and Elizabeth (Boechner) Roth, was born in Plymouth, Neb., Feb. 17, 1904; died at Albany, Ore., Jan. 5, 1980; aged 75 y. On Aug. 30, 1925, he was married to Ada Alma Birkey, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Sterling Leroy, Kenneth Dean, and Glen Amos), one daughter (Mary Elizabeth Martin), 17 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church.
Schlabach.- Ethel May, was born at Brush Prairie, Wash., Oct. 2, 1980; died at Brooks Health Centre, Dec. 25, 1979; aged 89 y. She was married to Roy Mitchell, who died in 1943. On June 23, 1945, she was married to Dan Schlabach, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Mrs. Nora Porter, Mrs. Nellie Watts, Mrs. Edna Graham, and Mrs. Hazel Dearing). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Catherine in 1941) and one son (Glenn Mitchell in 1977). She was a member of Duchess Mennonite Church.
Thomas.- Bertha Ellen, daughter of Henry and Ellen (Baer)
Hershberger, was born in Conemaugh Twp., Pa., June 30, 1897; died
Nov. 11, 1979; aged 82 y. She was married to Edgar Thomas, who
survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Donald, Raymond D., Alton,
and Nevin), 22 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by 4 sisters, 2 brothers, 3 daughters, and
2 grandchildren. She was a member of Blough Mennonite Church,
where funeral services were held in charge of Sanford Shetler,
David Mishler, and Loren Johns; interment in church cemetery.
Troyer.- Milton C., son of John R. and Elsie (Eicher) Troyer,
was born at Milford, Neb., June 19, 1922; died Dec. 25, 1979;
aged 57 y. On Dec. 27, 1942, he was married to Betty Stutzman,
who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Robert L., Danny L.,
Joseph M., and Stephen J.), 2 daughters (Susan-Mrs. Jerry Burkey,
Kathleen-Mrs. Dave Stutzman), 12 grandchildren, his mother, 5
brothers, and 2 sisters. On Jan. 17, 1954, he was ordained to
the ministry and one year later he was ordained bishop to serve
in the West Fairview congregation. Funeral services were held
at Milford Mennonite Church on Dec. 27, in charge of Herb Yoder,
Cloy Roth, Robert Frescoln, Dean Swartzendruber, Emory Hochstedler,
and Leland Oswald; interment in Milford Mennonite Cemetery.
Yoder.- Donald Elliott, son of Edwin J. and Leah K. (Stauffer) Yoder, was born in Hutchinson, Kan., Mar. 12, 1932; died at San Antonio Hospital, Upland, Calif., Apr. 26, 1979; aged 47 y. On Nov. 23, 1962, he was married to Hilde Fister, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Donald E., Jr., Brett T. and Bart T.), one daughter (Rebecca Richardson), one grandchild, 2 sisters (Betty Ann-Mrs. Ike Oberholtzer, Jean Kurtz), and 3 brothers (Robert, Dewayne, and Edwin, Jr.). He was a member of Mountain View Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held Apr. 30, in charge of John Kreider; interment in Bellevue Cemetery.
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Dick.- Polly, daughter of Harry and Lavina (Blough) Weaver, was born in Richland Twp., Pa., Mar. 29, 1881; died at Lee Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., Jan. 18, 1980; aged 98 y. She was married to Perry Dick, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter (Minnie Ankeny), one son (Paul), 12 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 4 sisters and 2 brothers. She was a member of the Pleasant View Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Meek Funeral Home, Windber, Pa., Jan. 21, in charge of Charles Shetler; interment in Richland Cemetery.
Fisher.- Kathryn H., daughter of Daniel S. and Edna (Horst) Weaver, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Oct. 3, 1915; died of a heart attack at New Holland, Pa., Jan. 14, 1980; aged 64 y. On July 12, 1958, she was married to Lester Fisher, who survives. Also surviving are 3 brothers (Allen, Ivan, and John Weaver) and one sister (Anna Mary-Mrs. Clarence Kilhefner). She was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 17, in charge of Herman Glick and Abner Stoltzfus; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Godshall.- Mary H., daughter of Henry Z. and Hannah (Clemmer) Derstein, was born in Hatfield Twp., Pa., Aug. 3, 1888; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Jan. 20, 1980; aged 91 y. On Oct. 31, 1908, she was married to Charles K. Godshall, who died in 1944. Surviving are 2 sons (Curtis and Ernest), 11 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Ellen-Mrs. Norman A. Rittenhouse). She was preceded in death by one son (Willis) in 1952. She was a member of Plains Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 23, in charge of Gerald C. Studer and John E. Lapp; interment in Plains Mennonite Cemetery.
Graber.- Joseph L., son of Levi and Katie (Gingerich) Graber, was born in Rolette Co., N.D., Sept. 9, 1911; died of a heart attack at Rolette, N.D., Nov. 24, 1979; aged 68 y. On Mar. 10, 1939, he was married to Valda Gable, who died on Apr. 8, 1978. On June 23, 1979, he was married to Hilda Reno, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Jack, Monte, and Sherman), 4 daughters (Joann, Marlene, Connie, and Carol), 2 brothers (Abe and Ervin J.), and 7 sisters (Saloma, Elizabeth, Anna, Mary, Ada, Sarah, and Catherine). He was a member of Lakeview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 27, in charge of Vernon Hochstetler and George Rhode; interment in Rolette Cemetery.
Hershberger.- Dorothy, daughter of Delbert and Anna (Garber) Myers, was born at Amboy, Ind., Dec. 31, 1910; died at Forest Park Health Center, Kokomo, Ind., Jan. 21, 1980; aged 69 y. On June 6, 1936, she was married to Marvin Hershberger, who died in 1978. Surviving are one son (Lawrence), one sister (Merlyn Carlock), and 2 brothers (Orville and Kenneth Myers). She was a member of Howard-Miami Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 24, in charge of Lee Miller; interment in Mast Cemetery.
Kauffman.- Clyde X., son of Andrew and Amanda Kauffman, was born at Elkhart, Ind., May 13, 1890; died at Beverly Manor Convalescent Home, Petoskey, Mich., Jan. 11, 1980; aged 89 y. On Mar. 18, 1915, he was married to Rosetta Tyson, who survives. Also surviving is one sister (Mrs. Emma Maust). He was ordained to the ministry in 1921 and served the Maple River Mennonite Church until he retired in 1966. Funeral services were held on Jan. 15, in charge of James Gerber and Floyd Bontrager; interment in the Brutus Mennonite Cemetery.
Smith.- Marguerite Jane, daughter of George and Mabel
(Weymer) Crook, was born at Salem, Ohio, Feb. 11, 1915; died at
Lyman, Wyo., Jan. 23, 1980; aged 64 y. On Dec. 22, 1933, she was
married to Eddie L. Smith, who died on Dec. 9, 1975. Surviving
are 3 daughters (Maxine-Mrs. Richard Bartholomew, Judith-Mrs.
Alfred Foerster, and Karen-Mrs. James G. Shirey), 4 sons (Ronald,
Eugene, Eddie, Jr., and George), 30 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren,
and one brother (Joe Crook). She was a member of North Lima Mennonite
Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 27, in charge
of Fred Augsburger; interment in the North Lima Mennonite Cemetery.
Stuckey.- Clara, daughter of Levi and Fannie (Gautsche)
Short, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Sept. 10, 1897; died at Toleda,*
Ohio, Jan. 17, 1980; aged 82 y. On Nov. 12, 1919, she was married
to Elmer Stuckey, who died on Feb. 23, 1978. Surviving are one
son (Loren), 2 daughters (Valerie-Mrs. Mahlon Wyse and Marcella-Mrs.
Vincent Frey), 17 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Letha and Treve) She was
a member of Lockport Mennonite Church, where funeral services
were held on Jan. 20, in charge of Walter Stuckey and Keith Leinbach;
interment in Lockport Cemetery.
*Transcriber's note: likely Toledo.
Wilson.- Leo, son of Leo and Dorothy (Lanterman) Wilson, was born at Youngstown, Ohio, Mar. 9, 1930; died of a heart attack at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, Ohio, Jan. 19, 1980; aged 49 y. In 1962, he was married to Joanne Snyder, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Donald), one stepson (Walter Reynolds), 2 brothers (Robert and William), and one sister (Mrs. Lois Birmingham). He was a member of North Lima Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 23, in charge of Richard Bartholomew and David C. Steiner; interment in the North Lima Mennonite Cemetery.
Yoder.- Annie, daughter of Abraham and Saloma (Hershey) Bissey, was born in Cherry Box, Mo., Sept. 15, 1886; died at Wayland, Iowa, Jan. 20, 1980; aged 93 y. On Nov. 25, 1908, she was married to Eli Yoder, who died on Dec. 16, 1966. Surviving are 2 sons (Delmar and Arnold), one daughter (Catherine Richard), 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter (Orpha Gugel). She was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 23, in charge of Oliver Yutzy and Glen Richard; interment in Bethel Cemetery.
Zehr.- Ezra, son of Peter Y. and Annie (Ruby) Zehr, was born at Tavistock, Ont., Jan. 11, 1901; died at General Hospital, Stafford, Ont., Jan. 14, 1980; aged 79 y. On Dec. 17, 1931, he was married to Anna Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Melvin, Daniel, and Irvin), 2 daughters (Lorraine-Mrs. Melvin Schultz and Edna-Mrs. Arthur Yantzi), 17 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Susanna Zehr and Barbara-Mrs. Michael Ropp). He was a member of East Zorra Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 16, in charge of Homer E. Yutzy and Nelson Yantzi; interment in East Zorra Mennonite Church Cemetery.
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Albrecht.- Mose, son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Ropp)
Albrecht, was born in Perth Co., Ont., Aug. 11, 1892; died at
Hills and Dales Hospital, Cass City, Mich., Jan. 24, 1980; aged
87 y. On Sept. 28, 1919, he was married to Mary E. Gunden, who
survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (John E., Melvin R., and Lyle
J.), one daughter (Doris Albrecht), one foster daughter (Hazel-Mrs.
Richard Luz), 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers
(Emanuel and Edwin), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Rachel Gunden and Mrs.
Clara Garretson). He was a member of Pigeon River Mennonite Church,
where funeral services were held Jan. 26, in charge of Luke Yoder
and Charles Haarer; interment in church cemetery.
Beachy.- Allen, son of Emanuel and Ruhama (Guengerich)
Beachy, was born at Centralia, Mo., Apr. 21, 1908; died at Mercy
Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Jan. 25, 1980; aged 71 y. Surviving
are 2 brothers (Rufus and Joseph) and 3 sisters (Nettie-Mrs. Ben
Gingerich, Lydia-Mrs. Leroy V. Miller, and Sadie-Mrs. Henry J.
Yoder). Funeral services were held at Sunnyside Conservative Mennonite
Church, Jan. 27, in charge of Morris Swartzendruber and David
L. Yoder; interment in Upper Deer Creek Cemetery.
Bowman.- Kathryn C., daughter of Isaac and Maggie (Engle) Sensenig, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 24, 1894; died at Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 22, 1980; aged 85 y. Surviving are 5 sons (Robert, Lester, Kenneth, Donald, and Luther, Jr.), 2 daughters (Arlene and Faye-Mrs. Dale King), 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, and 2 brothers (Paul and Ralph Sensenig). She was a member of Charlotte St. Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Young's Funeral Home, Lancaster, Pa., in charge of Martin Landis and L. Larry Wenger; interment in Bridgeville Evangelical Congregational Cemetery.
Correction: The obituary of Kathryn C. Bowman in the Feb. 19 issue should have included a third surviving daughter (Pauline Duncanson).
Gnagey.- Elias D., son of Daniel and Eva (Maust) Gnagey, was born at Meyersdale, Pa., Nov. 8, 1893; died at Huron Medical Care Facility, Bad Axe, Mich., Jan. 24, 1980; aged 86 y. On Feb. 17, 1921, he was married to Amanda Ropp, who died Sept. 16, 1955. Surviving are 2 daughters (Clara-Mrs. Jesse Yoder and Delores Ann Gnagey), 3 sons (Ray D., Leroy A., and Omar J.), 16 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, one sister (Amelia Gnagey), and one brother (Howard). He was a member of Pigeon River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 27, in charge of Luke Yoder and Lee Lowery; interment in church cemetery.
Martin.- Joseph W., son of Joseph H. and Lydia (Horst) Martin, was born at Pinola, Pa., Mar. 4, 1888; died in Ladysmith, Wis., Jan. 7, 1980; aged 91 y. On Dec. 25, 1915, he was married to Nora B. Cohenoar, who died Mar. 16, 1979. Surviving are 2 sons (Lyle and Tony), 3 daughters (Dorothea Jordan, Velma Lance, and Fern Molstad), 38 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers (Isaac, Irvin, Amos, Dan, and Jason), and one sister (Ella Baer). He was a member of South Lawrence Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 10, in charge of Leroy Schrock; interment in church cemetery.
Oswald.- Simon C., son of Christian and Mary (Springer) Oswald, was born at Beemer, Neb., Mar. 4, 1903; died at Mary Lanning Hospital, Hastings, Neb., Jan. 23, 1980; aged 76 y. On Jan. 27, 1926, he was married to Irene Kuhns, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Robert, Roland, and Jon), 2 daughters (Betty Gratopp and Bess Liversidge), 16 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 3 sisters. He was a member of Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 26, in charge of Scott Swartzendruber, Lee Schlegel, Franz Yordy, and Leland Oswald; interment in nearby cemetery.
Rupp.- Mary Ann, daughter of Jonathan and Elizabeth (Nofziger) Lantz, was born at Archbold, Ohio, June 26, 1892; died at Wauseon, Ohio, Jan. 8, 1980; aged 87 y. On Dec. 10, 1910, she was married to Harvey Rupp, who died Nov. 26, 1972. Surviving are 5 sons (Glenford, Maurice, Orville, Richard Quincy, and Charles), 6 daughters (Clela-Mrs. Chauncey Nofziger, Ada-Mrs. Clarence Andrews, Mrs. Catherine Leitner, Evelyn-Mrs. Howard Pontius, Martha-Mrs. David Huber, and Ilva-Mrs. Dale Robinson), 38 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Emma Rychener and Mrs. Andrew Eicher). She was a member of West Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 11, in charge of Edward Diener and Roger Andrews; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Waidelich.- Arthur J., son of Jackson and Mary (Hoffman) Waidelich, was born at Ogden, Ill., Mar. 14, 1901; died of a heart attack at his home in Archbold, Ohio, Jan. 16, 1980; aged 78 y. On Jan. 3, 1923, he was married to Vera Nofzinger who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Marvin, Virgil, and Gene), 3 daughters (Marjorie-Mrs. Charles Gautsche, Donna-Mrs. Lyle Friesen, and Grace- Mrs. Ray Kinsey), 27 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one brother (John). He was a member of West Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 18, in charge of Edward Diener and Edward B. Frey; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Yoder.- David C., son of Christian and Christena (Mast) Yoder, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Aug. 3, 1888; died at his home in Seymour, Mo., Jan. 3, 1980; aged 91 y. On Jan. 25, 1914, he was married to Emma Ruth Kropf, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Maynard D. and Kenneth J.), 5 daughters (Carrie K.-Mrs. Elmer Burkholder, Edna R. Yoder, Edith V.-Mrs. Vernon Ulrich, Doris E.-Mrs. Caranson Knechtel, and Waneda M.-Mrs. W. Floyd Wright), 22 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mary-Mrs. Milt Mishler). He was preceded in death by one sister, 3 brothers, and 2 grandchildren. He was a member of Clarence Center Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held Jan. 6, at Pleasant View A.M. Church, Buffalo, Mo., in charge of Levi Hostetler and Bennie Hostetler; interment in adjoining cemetery.
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Austin.- Sandra L., daughter of Guy and Anna Long was born in Elkhart, Ind., May 31, 1937; died of leukemia in Elkhart, Ind., Jan. 16, 1980; aged 42 y. She was married to Lyle Stuck, who preceded her in death. Later she married David Austin, who survives. Also surviving are her mother, 3 sons (Chris Stuck, Jessie Stuck, and Darwin Austin), 3 daughters (Kim-Mrs. Allan Sweet, Robin, and Tara Austin). She was a member of Olive Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 19, in charge of Jason Martin; interment in Rice Cemetery, Elkhart.
Battler.- Christian T., was born on Mar. 5, 1906; died of cancer at St. Joseph Hospital, South Bend, Ind., Dec. 12, 1979; aged 73 y. On May 27, 1937, he was married to Clara Imhoff, who survives. Also surviving is one son (Tom). He was a member of Belmont Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 15, in charge of Floran Mast, Ron Flaming, and Dick Lehman; interment in Prairie Street Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Derksen.- Henry, son of David and Katherina Derksen, died unexpectedly at Palmerston and District Memorial Hospital as a result of an aneurysm on Jan. 27, 1980; aged 29 y. Surviving are his parents, 3 sisters (Rita-Mrs. Ted Martindale, Helga Dersen, and Anita Derksen). He was a member of Listowel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Leamington, Ont., Jan. 30, in charge of Henry Dueck; interment in Memorial Cemetery. A memorial service was held at Listowel Mennonite Church on Feb. 2, in charge of Brian Laverty.
Kauffman.- Mary Amelia, daughter of Jacob and Lydia Troyer, was born at Harper, Kan., Aug. 24, 1911; died in a hospital at Amarilla, Tex., Nov. 9, 1979; aged 68 y. On Aug. 15, 1943, she was married to Samuel Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Carolyn-Mrs. Curt Warren), 2 grandchildren, one sister (Kathryn Kauffman), and one brother (John Troyer). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Paul and Allen). She was a member of Perryton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Chryston Harms.
Mumma.- Clay B., son of John B. and Lizzie (Bear) Mumma, was born in East Hempfield Twp., Pa., May 29, 1903; died of a heart attack at his home, in Elizabethtown, Pa., Jan. 25, 1980; aged 76 y. In August 1924, he was married to Lizzie Stern, who died on Nov. 5, 1948. Surviving are 3 daughters (Jean-Mrs. Harold Hostetler, Anne-Mrs. Earnest Lantz, and Pauline-Mrs. Vernice Begly), 2 sons (John S. and Clay S., Jr.), 23 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Edna Greider). He was a member of Bossler Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 28, in charge of Harlan M. Hoover and Glenn Martin; interment in Rohrerstown Mennonite Cemetery.
Ressler.- George A., son of David and Lydian (Kilmer) Ressler, was born at Nappanee, Ind., Feb. 6, 1909; died of a heart attack at Orrville, Ohio, Dec. 31, 1979; aged 70 y. In 1936, he was married to Esther Oswald, who died in 1967. In 1968 he was married to Grace D. Amstutz, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Donald), one daughter (Carol-Mrs. Alvin Jantzen), 6 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Moses Hurst, Annamae-Mrs. Floyd Begley, and Bertha-Mrs. Noah Good). He was a member of Martins Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 4, in charge of Wayne D. King; interment in Martins Cemetery.
Schrock.- Ruby Bernice, daughter of Ira and Martha Hartzler, was born at East Lynne, Mo., Dec. 22, 1906; died at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 3, 1980; aged 73 y. On Jan. 1, 1931, she was married to John Floyd Schrock, who died on Apr. 1, 1966. Surviving are 2 daughters (Carolyn-Mrs. Richard Watkins and Rosemary-Mrs. Dave Kauffman) and 2 sisters (lona-Mrs. Wilbur Schrock and Vera-Mrs. Ralph Rushly). She was a member of Sycamore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 6, in charge of Kenneth F. Steckly and Orville Penny; interment in Clearfork Cemetery.
Shirk.- John Jacob, son of Enos H. and Enna (Mellinger) Shirk, was born at East Patchoque, L.I., N.Y., Mar. 2, 1961; died instantly in a motor vehicle accident near West Chester, Pa., Oct. 18, 1979; aged 18 y. Surviving are 3 sisters (Juanita, Jeanne, and Jacalyn), one brother (John W.), paternal grandfather (John W. Shirk), and maternal grandmother (Bertha M. Hershey). Funeral services were held at the Lighthouse-Upland Mennonite Fellowship, Upland, Pa., Oct. 21, in charge of Leon Schnupp, Myron Dietz, and Luke Stoltzfus; interment in Thomton, Pa.
Stoltzfus.- Paul B., son of Rufus and Matilda (Blank) Stoltzfus, was born in Salsbury Twp., Pa., Nov. 8, 1901; died at Tel Hai Retirement Community, Honey Brook, Pa., Jan. 30, 1980; aged 78 y. On June 17, 1920, he was married to Cora A. Smoker, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Norman W., Paul D., Ira R., Earl R., and Willis R.), 2 daughters (Arlene-Mrs. Orve Troyer and Ethel Zeager), 23 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, one brother (Aquila G. Stoltzfus), one sister (Lena-Mrs. Abner Stoltzfus). He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 3, in charge of Herman Glick and Abner Stoltzfus; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Wanner.- Daniel Horst, son of Amos and Annie S. Wanner, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Aug. 30, 1890; died in Chesapeake, Va., Jan. 29, 1980; aged 89 y. On Feb. 10, 1910, he was married to Bertha Warfel who died, Dec. 19, 1956. On Jan. 6, 1958, he was married to Myra Warfel, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Henry, Charles, William, and Amos), one daughter (Ida-Mrs. Luke Good), 11 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, a foster brother (Jesse Sawyer), and a foster sister (Frances-Mrs. Frank Stafford). He was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Alma-Mrs. Daniel Stoltzfus and Martha-Mrs. Willard Shrawder) and 2 sisters (Martha-Mrs. Anson Smith and an infant sister). He was a member of Deep Creek Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Feb. 2, in charge of Amos D. Wenger and Philip E. Miller; interment in Mt. Pleasant Mennonite Cemetery.
Weber.- Howard M., son of Henry and Annie (Horning) Weber, was born on Jan. 17, 1925; died on Jan. 27, 1980; aged 55 y. Surviving are his wife (Ruth Snader), 2 sons (Kenneth E. and Larry H.), 2 daughters (Janet-Mrs. Ivan Umble and Dianne-Mrs. Nelson Gehman), 3 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Monroe H., Lewis E., and J. Irwin), and 4 sisters (Kathryn-Mrs. Henry High, Mabel-Mrs. Martin Hoover, Orpha, and Clara). He was a member of Bowmansville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Ben Brubacher, Wilmer Leaman, and Floyd Weber; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Weldy.- Charles F., son of Joe and Mary (Sheets) Weldy, was born in St. Joseph Co., Ind., Mar. 31, 1893; died at Fountainview Place Nursing Home, Goshen, Ind., Dec. 31, 1979; aged 86 y. On July 29, 1911, he was married to Pearl Hygema, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Edna Kaufman), 2 sons (Russell and Lavon), 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Harvey and Raymond), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Anna Leichty, Nina-Mrs. Paul Weaver, Berniece-Mrs. George Martin, and Lola-Mrs. Earl Walters). He was a member of North Goshen Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home on Jan. 3, in charge of J. C. Wenger and Don Brenneman; interment in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury, Ind.
Welty.- Edna M., daughter of Ben and Martha (Troyer) Oswald, was born at Millersburg, Ohio, Oct. 22, 1914; died of heart disease at Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Jan. 29, 1980; aged 65 y. On Mar. 2, 1935, she was married to Ray Welty, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Lowell Welty), 2 daughters (Janet-Mrs. Richard Carpenter and Barbara-Mrs. Phil Eiler), 6 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Truman, Raymond, and Wilbur), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Florence Miller, Fannie-Mrs. Titus Yoder, Violet-Mrs. George Blough, and Mrs. Edith Welty). She was a member of North Goshen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 2, in charge of Don Brenneman and J. C. Wenger; interment in Violett Cemetery, Goshen.
Yoder.- David A., son of Peter B. and Mary (Fretz) Yoder, was born near Nappanee, Ind., Oct. 14, 1883; died at Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen, Ind., Jan. 25, 1980; aged 96 y. On Mar. 17, 1906, he was married to Francis Ferguson, who died on Oct. 14, 1958. Surviving are 2 sons (Dale F. and Lowell L.), one daughter (Lois-Mrs. Ivan Weaver), 12 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren. He was ordained to the ministry on July 17, 1907, and became pastor of the Olive Mennonite Church. In 1910 he was ordained to the office of bishop. He was a member of Olive Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 28, in charge of Jason Martin, John Mosemann, J. Lawrence Burkholder, Gerald Pasma, and J. C. Wenger; interment in the Olive East Cemetery.
Yoder.- John M., son of Mose N. and Rebecca (Mast) Yoder, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Mar. 12, 1913; died at Berlin, Ohio, Jan. 9, 1980; aged 66 y. On Mar. 31, 1945, he was married to Ruth Miller, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Marlene), 4 sons (Robert, Mervin, Arlen, and Craig), 7 brothers (Allen, Jacob, Elmer, Eli, Albert, Levi, and Henry), and one sister (Elma-Mrs. Ammon Wengerd). An infant sister preceded him in death. He was a member of Martin's Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 13, in charge of Harold Grant Stoltzfus and Paul Hummel; interment in Martin's Creek Church Cemetery.
Zehr.- Susan, daughter of Menno and Catherine (Meyer) Gascho, was born in New Hamburg, Ont., July 21, 1898; died at Medina, N.Y., Jan. 3, 1980; aged 81 y. She was married to John Zehr, who died on Jan. 2, 1960. Surviving are 5 daughters (Violet-Mrs. Marvin Jantzi, Elsie-Mrs. Elmer Lundaker, Mildred-Mrs. Roy Jutzi, Dorothy-Mrs. Mark Rohrer, and Fern-Mrs. William Coblentz, Jr.), 2 sons (Merril and Carl), 34 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. Two grandchildren preceded her in death. She was a member of Alden Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Clarence Center Mennonite Church, in charge of Michael Zehr, Richard Bender, Walter Smeltzer, and Mark Rohrer; interment in County Line Cemetery.
Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana