Bauman, Enoch M., was born on Dec. 7, 1882; died at Martin's Rest Home, Elmira, Ont., Aug. 10, 1980; aged 97 y. He was married to Susannah Cressman, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 3 daughters (Irene, Viola-Mrs. Edwin Bowman, and Salome-Mrs. Elmer Brubacher), 2 sons (Melvin and Alson), 10 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one daughter, one son, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 12, in charge of Earl Meyers and Stan Sauder; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Baer, Twila, daughter of Joseph F. and Catherine (Neuhauser) Baer, was born at Buffalo, N.Y., Oct. 9, 1957; died in an automobile accident near her home on July 10, 1980; aged 22 y. Surviving are her parents, 2 brothers (Joseph and David), and her grandfather (Isaac M. Baer). She was a member of Alden Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 13, in charge of Titus Kauffman and David Beachy; interment in Alden Union Cemetery.

Beck, Lois Catherine, daughter of Simon P. and Lina (Graber) Beck, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Mar. 27, 1906; died at her home at Archbold, Ohio, June 28, 1980; aged 74 y. Surviving are 2 brothers (Olan and Herman Beck) and 2 sisters (Clista and Sylvia Beck). She was a member of Lockport Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on July 1, in charge of Keith Leinbach and Walter Stuckey; interment in Lockport Cemetery.

Bontrager, Emerson, son of Charles H. and Mabel (Miller) Bontrager, was born at Midland, Mich., Dec. 6, 1924; died in an automobile accident near Trout Lake, Mich., Aug. 9, 1980; aged 55 y. In 1945, he was married to Roberta Garber, who also died in the same accident. Surviving are 9 children (Philip, Bethany-Mrs. Dean Shetler, Jay, Mary-Mrs. Anthony Lakner, Catherine-Mrs. Abram Brubaker, Emily-Mrs. Steve Landis, Cris, Cynthia-Mrs. Jay Aeschliman, and Stanley), 10 grandchildren, his parents, and 3 brothers (Vernell, Wayne, and Eugene). On May 25, 1980, he was ordained as pastor of the Grand Marais Mennonite Church of which he was a member. Funeral services were held at the Grand Marais Church on Aug. 13. Interment in the church cemetery. A memorial service was also held at Midland, Mich., Aug. 17.

Bontrager, Roberta, daughter of Charles L. and Hildagarde Garber, was born at East Lynn, Mo., Dec. 7, 1922, died in an automobile accident near Trout Lake, Mich., Aug. 9, 1980; aged 57 y. In 1945 she was married to Emerson Bontrager, who died in the same accident. Surviving are 9 children (Philip, Bethany-Mrs. Dean Shetler, Jay, Mary-Mrs. Anthony Lakner, Catherine-Mrs. Abram Brubaker, Emily-Mrs. Steve Landis, Cris, Cynthia-Mrs. Jay Aeschliman, and Stanley), 10 grandchildren, her parents, and 3 sisters (Loretta-Mrs. Albert Hertle, Bonnie-Mrs. Lee Evans, and Janet-Mrs. Wayne Whynaucht), and one brother (Charles J.). She was a member of Grand Marais Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 13. A memorial service was also held at Midland, Mich., Aug. 17. Interment in Grand Marais Cemetery.

Brubacher, Irvin B., son of Abraham and Lizzie (Brox) Brubacher, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Oct. 11, 1922; died at his home of an aneurysm on July 28, 1980; aged 57 y. On Oct. 5, 1946, he was married to Helen Kathleen Cressman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Linda-Mrs. Ken Bender, Dianne-Mrs. Larry Shantz, Patricia, and Jennifer), 5 grandchildren, his mother, 2 brothers, and one sister. He was preceded in death by one son (Douglas) in 1956 and one sister. He was a member of Breslau Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 31, in charge of Erwin Wiens and Orland Gingerich; interment in Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery.

Carlton, Charles Edward, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Carlton, Sr., was born at West Point, Va., Feb. 17, 1947; died at West Point, Va., July 18, 1980; aged 33 y. Surviving are one son (Eric Scott) and one brother (David P.). He was a member of Providence Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 21, in charge of Wesley Boyer, Marvin Kirby, and Ernest M. Godshall; interment in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News.

Martin, Carol Suzanne, daughter of Carl S. and Betty (Lefever) Sauder, was born at Lancaster, Pa., Aug. 26, 1951; died of cancer at Lancaster General Hospital on Aug. 5, 1980; aged 28 y. On July 28, 1979, she was married to Eugene Z. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Elizabeth Ann and Erica Leigh Weikert), 2 stepsons (Darrel Lee and Jeffrey Dean Martin), 2 brothers (John D. and Eric L. Sauder), and her maternal grandmother (Katie B. Lefever). She was a member of Forest Hills Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 9, in charge of J. Lester Graybill; interment in Eby's Cemetery.

Roth, Katherine, daughter of Rudy and Julia Ann (Schultz) Striecher, was born at New Hamburg, Ont., Jan. 22, 1906; died of a heart attack at St. Joseph Hospital, Cheektowage, N.Y., July 31, 1980; aged 74 y. On Oct. 3, 1922, she was married to Amos Roth, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Wilford), 2 daughters (Arlene-Mrs. Leroy White and Barbara-Mrs. Anthony Fischer), 7 grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, and one sister (Magdalene-Mrs. Ezra Steinman). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Martha). She was a member of Clarence Center Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 3, in charge of Walter Smeltzer and D. Edward Diener; interment in Good Cemetery.

Shantz, Myra, daughter of Levi and Sara (Reist) Snyder, was born in Hespeler, Ont., July 11, 1885; died at Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, Ont., July 26, 1980; aged 95 y. On Mar. 7, 1906, she was married to Benjamin Shantz. He died in 1964. Surviving are 4 sons (Clayton, Gordon, Ralph, and Roy), 4 daughters (Violet-Mrs. Cranson Good, Grace-Mrs. Wesley Metzger, Marjorie-Mrs. Phares Martin, and Edna-Mrs. Rae Hilforn), 15 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters, and one brother. She was a member of Preston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 29, in charge of Willis L. Breckbill; interment in the Hagey Cemetery.

Smoker, Hilda Barbara, daughter of Benjamin and Nancy (Hartzler) Stoltzfus, was born at Belleville, Pa., Mar. 3, 1894; died at Riverside Hospital, Newport, News, Va., July 28, 1980; aged 86 y. On Nov. 6, 1913, she was married to Daniel B. Smoker, who died on May 15, 1955. Surviving are one daughter (Althea Smoker), one son (Raymond), 10 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Wilbur and Vernon). She was a member of Providence Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Atglen, Pa., July 30, in charge of Herman Glick, Wes Boyer, Aaron Stoltzfus, and Ernest Godshall; interment in Maple Grove Church Cemetery.

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Birkey, John E., Sr., son of John G. and Catherine (Schrock) Birkey, was born at Eureka, Ill., Mar. 15, 1882; died at Ft. Dodge, Iowa, Aug. 15, 1980; aged 98 y. On Jan. 31, 1907, he was married to Lena Oyer, who died on Apr. 3, 1950. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Alvina, Pearl-Mrs. Marvin Garber, Elsie-Mrs. Ralph Yoder, Ann-Mrs. Jay Showalter, and Pauline-Mrs. Delbert Kingery), 7 sons (Clarence, Joe, John, Sam, Simon, Elmer, and Jake), 49 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and one sister (Katie-Mrs. Ben Zehr). He was preceded in death by 2 infant children and one son (Edward) in Oct. 1979. He was a member of Manson Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 18, in charge of Irvin Nussbaum; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Detweiler, Edward W., son of William and Lizzie (Wismer) Detweiler, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., July 2, 1891; died at Grandview Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Aug. 15, 1980; aged 89 y. On Aug. 27, 1914, he was married to Mary Gross, who died on Jan. 18, 1971. Also surviving are one daughter (Edna), 3 sons (Paul, Willis, and Harvey), 13 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter (Marie) in 1976. He was a member of Methacton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Souderton Mennonite Church on Aug. 19, in charge of Clayton Swartzentruber and Norman G. Kolb; interment in Mathacton Mennonite Cemetery.

Transcriber's note "Methacton" is also spelled as "Mathacton" in the original.

Rogich, Lulu, daughter of Christian D. and Ella Mae (Mishler) Ummel, was born at Ness City, Kan., Sept. 10, 1895; died at Lincoln Community Hospital, Hugo, Colo.; May 29, 1980; aged 84 y. On July 20, 1924, she was married to Mike Rogrich, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one son (Christian Steven), one grandson, and 3 sisters (Mary Duft, Maretta Ummel, and Nellie McNutt). She was preceded in death by 3 sisters. She was a member of Limon Mennonite Church.

Weaver, Tillman, son of Reuben M. and Lucinda (Nauhauser) Weaver, was born in Harper, Kan., Oct. 23, 1912; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, July 29, 1980; aged 67 y. On Oct. 22, 1939, he was married to Evelyn Bender, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Linton), one daughter Elaine-Mrs. Keith Hochstedler), 3 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Joe, Ernest, Truman, and Dale), and 8 sisters (Myrtle-Mrs. Leo Hostetler, Ella May-Mrs. Sam Miller, Bertha-Mrs. LaVern Miller, Edith-Mrs. Reuben Yoder, Alta-Mrs. LeRoy Fry, Anna Ruth-Mrs. Howard Beck, Mary-Mrs. Paul Shue, and Wanda-Mrs. Richard Good). He was a member of West Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 31, in charge of Merv Birky; interment in West Union Cemetery.

Yoder, Bertha, daughter of John and Esta (Yoder) Doolin, was born in Iowa Co., Iowa, Jan. 24, 1904; died at her home in Parnell, Iowa, May 21, 1980; aged 76 y. On Nov. 5, 1922, she was married to Henry H. Yoder, who died in June 1974. Surviving are one daughter (Dorothy), 5 sons (Howard, Jr., Carl, Kenneth, Gordon, and Walter), 18 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Clayton Horst, Laura-Mrs. Wallace Wash, Erma-Mrs. Enos Miller, and Nora-Mrs. Maynard Kinsinger), and 2 brothers (Ed Doolin and Nyle Jones). She was a member of West Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 24, in charge of Merv Birky; interment in the West Union Cemetery.

Yutzy, Ida K., daughter of Noah A. And Elizabeth (Hershberger) Kaufman, was born on Aug. 3, 1900; died at Good Shepherd Retirement Center, Peoria, Ariz., Aug. 9, 1980; aged 80 y. On Dec. 15, 1921, she was married to Eli E. Yutzy, who died on Sept. 29, 1978. Surviving are one daughter (Mary-Mrs. Eugene Herr), 2 sons (Earl and Vernon), 13 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, one brother (Abram), and one sister (Anna-Mrs. Gid Yutzy). She was preceded in death by one son (Eli, Jr.). She was a member of Maranatha Mennonite Church, Plain City, Ohio, where funeral services were held on Aug. 12, in charge of Elton Yutzy; interment in Forest Grove Cemetery.

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Dekker, Evelyn L., daughter of Stanley and Bernadette Olejniczak, was born at South Bend, Ind., Apr. 14, 1932; died at Good Samaritan Hospital, Lombard, Ill., July 13, 1980; aged 48 y. On Aug. 31, 1963, she was married to Launcelot Dekker, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Marcia-Mrs. Daniel Nelson), one son (David William), 3 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Gerald and James), and 2 sisters (Elizabeth and Kathleen). Funeral services were held at Lombard Mennonite Church, July 16, in charge of Ivan J. Kauffmann and J. Shimanek; interment in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Lehman, Alvin, son of John K. and Susanne (Wideman) Lehman, was born in Mayton, Alta., Sept. 25, 1904; died of a heart attack at Ryley, Alta., July 25, 1980; aged 75 y. On Apr. 22, 1934, he was married to Goldie Soma, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Arlene-Mrs. Wilbur Stauffer, Gladys-Mrs. Lars Rude, Carol-Mrs. Ray Zook, Judy-Mrs. Rennie Jensen, and Linda-Mrs. Ernie Wilks), one son (John), 23 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers. He was a member of Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 29, in charge of Harold Boettger and Carl Hansen; interment in Salem Church Cemetery.

Miller, Ida B., daughter of Solomon and Sarah (Lenhart) Beechy, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, Apr. 10, 1892; died of cancer at Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg, Ohio, July 15, 1980; aged 88 y. On Feb. 16, 1916, she was married to Alvin W. Miller, who died Jan. 15, 1966. Surviving are 3 daughters (Sarah Frances Lehman, Orpha Ellen Weaver, and Sue Jaberg), 2 sons (Luke and James), 19 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Orpha Stoltzfus). She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Wilson and Thomas). She was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 19, in charge of Alvin Kanagy and Paul R. Miller; interment in Walnut Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Miller, Katie, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Brenneman) Marner, was born in Johnston County, Iowa, July 17, 1898; died at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, Aug. 23, 1908; aged 82 y. On Dec. 24, 1919, she was married to Murrie Miller, who died in 1964. Surviving are 2 sons (Stanley and Wayne M.), one daughter (Pauline-Mrs. Lester D. Yoder), and 4 brothers (Roy, Chris, Omar, and Walter). She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. She was a member of Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 26, in charge of Dean Swartzendruber and Robert K. Yoder; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

Stoltzfus, Abner, son of Isaac and Leah (Glick) Stoltzfus, was born at Morgantown, Pa., Jan. 30, 1906; died at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pa., Aug. 9, 1980; aged 74 y. On Nov. 6, 1929, he was married to Lena Stoltzfus, who survives .Also surviving are 3 sons (Virgil, Richard, and Ronald), 2 daughters (Marlene-Mrs. Eby Hershey, Janice-Mrs. Donald Carper), 13 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Lydia Smucker), and 3 brothers (Elam, Jacob, and Reuben). He was ordained to the ministry in 1945 and served the Maple Grove congregation. He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 12, in charge of Herman Glick, Robert Hershey, Ira Kurtz, and Sanford Shetler; interment in Maple Grove Mennonite Cemetery.

Swartz, Jonas H., son of Samuel D. and Myrtie (Wenger) Swartz, was born at Eilda, Ohio, Jan. 19, 1906; died at his home near Honey Brook, Pa., Aug. 18, 1980; aged 74 y. On June 28, 1930, he was married to Dorothy C. Plank, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Carl J.), 3 daughters (Gladys-Mrs. Carl Keener, Carolyn-Mrs. Duane Albrecht, and Lillian-Mrs. Samuel Knause), 13 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 brothers (Paul and Chester), and 3 sisters (Ruth Poper, Mrs. Anna Long, and Mrs. Laura Miller), 2 half brothers (Charles and Samuel Swartz), and 2 half sisters (Mrs. Edith Bishop and Mrs. Mildred Mast). He was a member of Hopewell Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Conestoga Mennonite Church, Aug. 22, in charge of Merle Stoltzfus, Christian J. Kurtz, and J. Edward Kurtz; interment in Vincent Cemetery, Spring City, Pa.

Yoder, Alta M., daughter of Daniel E. and Magdelene (Bontrager) Yoder, was born at Goshen, Ind., June 4, 1925; died at her home, Aug. 23, 1980; aged 55 y. Surviving are 7 sisters (Catherine-Mrs. Neil Miller, Maggie-Mrs. Gerald J. Yoder, Ruby-Mrs. Ora D. Wyse, Mrs. Elam Eichorn, Ida Yoder, Lucille-Mrs. Ernest Blue, and Mary-Mrs. Alvin Bontrager), and one brother (John E. Yoder). She was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 27, in charge of Joe J. Swartz and Ellis Croyle; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Zehr, Albert R., son of Samuel and Lena (Unzicker) Zehr, was born at Foosland, Ill., Feb. 19, 1906; died of a heart attack at his home in Foosland, Ill., Aug. 25, 1980; aged 74 y. On Aug. 18, 1927, he was married to Bertha Reedy, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Carl, Loren, and David), one daughter (Norma-Mrs. Milton Schrock), 18 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Sam Zehr). He was a member of East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 28, in charge of Wilbur Nachtigall; interment in East Bend Memorial Gardens.

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Bontrager, Lydia, daughter of John A. and Magdalene (Miller) Glick, was born at Kalona, Iowa, June 16, 1911; died of a heart attack at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Aug. 28, 1980; aged 68 y. On June 5, 1932, she was married to Tobe Bontrager, who died on July 6, 1963. Surviving are 3 daughters (Edna-Mrs. Emery H. Miller, Ada, and Ethel), one brother (Norman), 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Katie-Mrs. Mose Bontrager, Martha-Mrs. Ralph Schlabaugh, and Ada-Mrs. Enos H. Miller). She was a member of Sunnyside Cons. Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 30, in charge of David L. Yoder and John D. King; interment in Gingerich Cemetery.

Byers, Willis Abram, son of John and Elizabeth (Snyder) Byers, was born at Sterling, Ill., Sept. 2, 1902; died at Salem, Ore., Aug. 20, 1980; aged 77 y. On Dec. 21, 1929, he was married to Edna Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Glen, Willis, Jr., and Rod), 2 daughters (Lora Eason and Linda B. Gerig), one brother (Paul), and one sister (Gladys Martin). He was preceded in death by 2 sons (Cecil and James). He was a member of Western Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held at Golden Mortuary on Aug. 26, in charge of Eichard Wenger; interment in City View Cemetery.

Carlton, Charles E., Jr., son of Charles, Sr., and Virginia (South), was born in Newport News, Va., Feb. 17, 1947; died in New Kent Co., July 18, 1980; aged 33 y. On July 8, 1972, he was married to Sylvia E. Butcher, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Eric Scott), one brother (David), and his parental grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Grandville Carlton). Funeral services were held at Providence Mennonite Church on July 20, in charge of Ernest Godshall, Wesley Boyer, and Marvin Kirby; interment in Peninsula Memorial Park.

Garman, Kristina Renee, daughter of Steve and Glenda (Benner) Garman, was born in Peoria, Il., Mar. 10, 1980; died at Eureka, Ill., July 9, 1980; aged 4 mo. Surviving are her parents, parental grandparents (James and Betty Garman), and maternal grandparents (Linford and Marian Benner). Graveside services were held at the Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery on July 11, in charge of Robert Harnish and Orie Wenger.

Graber, Wilma Mae, daughter of Solomon and Nary (Neuhauser) Yoder, was born in Grabill, Ind., May 30, 1904; died of a heart attack at Montpelier, Ohio, Aug. 31, 1980; aged 75 y. On Nov. 23, 1933, she was married to Clarence Graber, who died on July 11, 1966. Surviving are one son (James), 3 daughters (Geraldine-Mrs. Lawrence Kruse, Mary Lou-Mrs. Arthur Thomas, and Janice Graber), 5 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Pluma Short and Mrs. Martha Liechty). She was a member of Lockport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 3, in charge of Keith Leinbach; interment in Lockport Cemetery.

Hartman, Dorothy, daughter of Amos and Amanda (Holdeman) Bechtel, was born in Harrison Twp., Ind., Aug. 5, 1900; died of cancer at her home in Wakarusa, Ind., Aug. 27, 1980; aged 80 y. On Mar. 9, 1918, she was married to Olen Ray Hartman, who died on Sept. 16, 1959. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Erma Hershberger and Norma-Mrs. David Hahn), 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Albert Bechtel). One son (Ray) preceded her in death. She was a member of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 29, in charge of Bob Detweiler; interment in Yellow Creek Cemetery.

Hoover, Clara, daughter of John and Lydia (Good) Mumaw, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Dec. 26, 1905; died at Elkhart General Hospital on Aug. 23, 1980; aged 74 y. On Oct 14, 1948, she was married to Ira Jay Hoover, who survives. Also surviving are 3 brothers (Enos, Henry, and Aaron), and one sister (Cora Tyson). One brother (Ira) preceded her in death. . She was a member of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 26, in charge of Bob Detweiler; interment in Yellow Creek Cemetery.

Kauffmann, Pearl, daughter of Aaron and Maggie Kauffmann, was born at Minier, Ill., Jan. 6, 1909; died at Good Samaritan Hospital, Phoenix, Ariz., Aug. 23, 1980; aged 71 y. Surviving are 3 brothers (Melvin L., Russell E., and M. Dale Kauffmann), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Erma Hanks, Gladys M. Kauffmann, and Mrs. Dorothy Miller). She was a member of Trinity Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held; interment in Rest Haven Cemetery, Glendale.

Kennell, Susan K., daughter of Jacob and Susan (Schertz) Garber, was born at Metamora, Ill., May 6, 1902; died at Eureka, Ill., July 10, 1980; aged 78 y. On June 14, 1923, she was married to Noah Kennell, who died in February 1972. Surviving are one son (Frank), 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one brother (Joe Garber), and one sister Martha Kennell). She was preceded in death by one son (Donald). She was a member of Roanoke Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 13, in charge of Robert Harnish and Orie Wenger; interment in Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery.

King, John Jacob, son of Rufus and Annie (Detweiler) King, was born at Belleville, Pa., July 15, 1907; died of cancer at Harrisonburg, Va., Aug. 31, 1980; aged 73 y. On June 15, 1938, he was married to Myrtle Metzler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Janice Shanholtzer and Wilda Harding), one granddaughter, one brother (Paul King), and one sister (Mary Yoder). He was a member of Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Sept. 3, in charge of Roy D. Roth and Phil Ebersole; body donated to medical science.

Myer, Enos B., son of John B. and Lizzie (Burkhart) Myer, was born at Quarryville, Pa., Sept. 21, 1912; died at his home at Quarryville, Pa., Aug. 28, 1980; aged 67 y. On Jan. 16, 1935, he was married to Martha Harnish, who preceded him in death on Aug. 28, 1979. Surviving are 6 children (Mary Ellen-Mrs. J. Daniel Shertzer, Mervin H., Lois-Mrs. Ernest M. Hess, Dorothy-Mrs. Donald H. Strickler, Martha-Mrs. Elvin N. Shertzer, and Ruth-Mrs. Mark G. Brubaker), 19 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Paul B. and Amos B.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Iva Bashore and Mrs. Ursula Bechtold). Funeral services were held at Mechanic Grove Mennonite Church on Aug. 31, in charge of Jesse Neuenschwander, Allen Weaver, Harold Brenneman; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Swartzendruber, Mary Eimen, daughter of Peter and Anna (Miller) Eimen, was born at Kalona, Iowa, Jan. 1, 1904; died at Harrisonburg, Va., July 31, 1980; aged 76 y. On May 23, 1926, she was married to A. Lloyd Swartzendruber, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Ruby-Mrs. Robert Lehman), 2 sons (H. Dwight and J. Paul), 9 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Arvilla Amor), and 3 brothers (Rufus, Seth, and Omar Eimen). She was a member of Park View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 4, in charge of A. Don Augsburger, Ira E. Miller, and Paul T. Guengerich; interment in Weavers Cemetery.

Weaver, Norman P., son of Christian Peter and Sarah (Martin) Weaver, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., May 10, 1903; died at Goshen Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Aug. 27, 1980; aged 77. On Oct. 17, 1925, he was married to Mabel Weldy, who died on Oct. 16, 1954. On Dec. 22, 1956, he was married to Florence Troyer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Florence Ringler and Elnora-Mrs. Donald Voth), one foster daughter (Doris-Mrs. Harold Rupright), 6 grandchildren, 4 foster grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one foster great-grandchild, and 3 brothers (Oscar, Albert, and Paul). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Erma). He was a member of Waterford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 30, in charge of Elno W. Steiner and Steve Bauer; On Sept. 2 services were held at the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Gulliver, Mich., in charge of James Troyer and Etril Leinbach; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

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Bontrager, Gideon D., was born at Middlebury, Ind., Nov. 28, 1898; died at Goshen General Hospital, Sept. 2, 1908; aged 81 y. On Feb. 18, 1926, he was married to Amanda Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Mildred-Mrs. Lowell Mumaw, Esther-Mrs. Mac Kuhns, Irene-Mrs. Don Papke, and Ruby-Mrs. Tom Wilden), 3 sons (Dan, Marion, and Perry Bontrager), 17 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 3 sisters (Mrs. Susie Miller, Mrs. Katie Zehr, and Fannie-Mrs. Ira Mast), and 2 brothers (Moses and Levi Bontrager). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers (Daniel, John, and Jacob). He was a member of Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 6, in charge of Vernon E. Bontreger and Marion Bontrager; interment in Miller Cemetery.

Cooper, John L., was born in Butler, Pa., Oct. 11, 1890; died at Molly Stark Hospital, Canton, Ohio, June 24, 1980; aged 89 y. He was married to Daisy C._______ who preceded him in death. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Jennie-Mrs. James King, Mrs. Ruth Grimsell, and Ann-Mrs. William Sutton), 5 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Verna Yorns). He was a member of First Mennonite Church, Canton, Ohio. Funeral services were held at Formet Clevenger and Gordon Funeral Home, in charge of Melvin D. Leidig; interment in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Denlinger, Amy, daughter of Milton and Maria (Rohrer) Groff, was born at Bareville, Pa., May 31, 1881; died at Lancaster, (Pa.) General Hospital on Aug. 20, 1980; aged 99 y. On Nov. 12, 1903, she was married to Henry E. Denlinger, who died on Apr. 30, 1965. Surviving are 4 sons (Paul M., Norman J., Harold E., and Ellis R.), 5 daughters (Vera M. Mellinger, Rhoda M. Herr, Elizabeth D.-Mrs. Raymond A. Hershey, Dorothy D. -Mrs. Warren W. Martin, and A. Mildred Denlinger), 22 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, 2 foster grandchildren, 8 foster great-grandchildren, 11 foster great-great-grandchildren, 2 stepgrandchildren, 8 step-great-grandchildren, 2 step-great-great-grandchildren, and one sister (Martha Landis). She was preceded in death by one son (Wilmer G.). She was a member of Paradise Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 23, in charge of Ted W. Martin, Clair B. Eby, and Harold K. Book; interment in Paradise Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Eichelberger, Henry, son of Andrew and Annie (Gingerich) Eichelberger, was born at Rolf, Iowa, Dec. 14, 1896; died at the Southwestern Memorial Hospital, Weatherford, Okla., May 25, 1980; aged 83 y. On May 14, 1920, he was married to Nora Swartzendruber, who died on Jan. 30, 1976. Surviving are one daughter (Mary Anna-Mrs. Donald Ruegg), one son (Cecil Dale), 6 step-grandchildren, 6 step-great-grandchildren, 7 grandchildren, and one sister (Mary Eichelberger). He was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Chester Slagell; interment in Pleasant View Mennonite Cemetery.

Grieser, Samuel, son of Daniel and Anne (Nofziger) Grieser, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Dec. 15, 1891; died of a heart attack at his home at Archbold, Ohio, Aug. 26, 1980; aged 88 y. On Sept. 18, 1917, he was married to Eva Eicher, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Jesse and Maynard), 2 daughters (Alta and Marjorie Grieser), 3 grandchildren, one brother (Daniel C.), and one sister (Mrs. Mattie Nofziger). He was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 29, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche and Henry Wyse; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Jantzi, Aaron W., son of Christian B. and Barbara (Wagler) Jantzi, was born in Wilmot Twp., Pa., May 4, 1898; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Aug. 31, 1980; aged 82 y. On Feb. 7, 1922, he was married to Sarah Leis, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Lloyd and Ralph), 2 daughters (Mabel-Mrs. Andrew Steckly and Norma-Mrs. Arthur Steckly), 13 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother (Allan) and one sister (Mary-Mrs. Christian Schwartzentruber). He was a member of Crosshill Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Maple View Mennonite Church in charge of Elmer Schwartzentruber.

Kurtz, Robert Ray Jones, foster son of Enos and Nettie (Shetler) Kurtz, was born at Canton, Ohio, Aug. 29, 1974; died of complications at Akron, Ohio, Sept. 7, 1980; aged 6 y. Surviving are 4 foster brothers (Don, Kenny, Larry, and Adrian), 4 foster sisters (Elaine, Malinda, Lisa, and Jolene), and grandmother (Mrs. Abe Shetler). Funeral services were held at Hartville Mennonite Church on Sept. 10, in charge of Richard F. Ross and Ernie Hershberger; interment in Hartville Mennonite Church Cemetery.

McKelvey, Lyle J., son of Jesse and Golda McKelvey, was born on Apr. 19, 1910; died on Aug. 9, 1980; aged 70 y. On Nov. 29, 1938, he was married to Ida_____, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Robert and Kerry), 5 grandchildren, and 4 brothers (Forest, Harry, Paul, and Mahlon). He was a member of Des Moines Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 12, in charge of Paul Martin; interment in Mclaren's Cemetery.

Correction: There was an omission in the obituary of Lyle J. McKelvey in the Sept. 30 issue, Surviving also is one son (Gene).

 Miller, Matilda A., daughter of Karl and Mary (Moench) Weideman, was born at Pembina, N.D., May 5, 1895; died of a heart attack at Wauseon, Ohio, Aug. 31, 1980; aged 85 y. On Aug. 5, 1914, she was married to Ira J. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Mariette-Mrs. Carl Stamper, Lois-Mrs. David Schlabach, and Mrs. Doris Kramer), 2 sons (Paul J. and Charles P.), 26 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one brother (John E.). She was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 4, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche and Herman F. Myers; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Correction: In the obituary of Matilda A. Miller, Wauseon, Ohio, it should have read 4 surviving sons. Paul J., John E., James A., and Charles P. (Sept. 30 issue).

Scheffel, Emma Grace, was born at Garden City, Mo., Jan. 29, 1898; died at the Mennonite Home for the Aged, Albany, Ore., Aug. 31, 1980; aged 81 y. On Dec. 25, 1917, she was married to Chris Scheffel, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Harry, Catherine-Mrs. Del Neuenschwander, Anna-Mrs. Lester Smucker, John, and Florence-Mrs. Lyle Neuschwander), 18 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Ada-Mrs. John Sutter and Erma Hartzler). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Stella) on Sept. 16, 1970. She was a member of the Harrisburg Mennonite Church.

Weaver, Benjamin F., son of William H. and Lydia Z. (Good) Weaver, was born on Jan. 29, 1898; died on Aug. 30,1980; aged 82 y. He was married to Katie Horning, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Virginia-Mrs. Carl Martin), 3 sons (William, Marvin, and Irvin), 18 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, one brother (Paul Weaver), and one sister (Anna-Mrs. George Reed). He was ordained to the ministry and served the Bowmansville Mennonite district. Funeral services were held in the Bowmansville Mennonite Church on Sept. 3, in charge of Luke L. Horst, Ben Brubacher, Wilmer Leaman, and Paul Z. Martin; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Weber, Alice, daughter of Abraham and Emma (Good) Shirk, was born on Jan. 4, 1897; died on Sept. 4, 1980; aged 84 y. She was married to William G. Weber, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Paul), 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Sallie Shirk and Mary Burkhard). She was a member of Bowmansville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 6, in charge of Luke L. Horst and Ben Brubacher; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Zehr, Albert R., son of Samuel and Lena (Unzicker) Zehr, was born at Foosland, Ill., Feb. 19, 1906; died of a heart attack at his home in Foosland, Ill., Aug. 25, 1980; aged 74 y. On Aug. 18, 1927, he was married to Bertha Reedy, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Carl, Loren, and David), one daughter (Norma-Mrs. Milton Schrock), and one brother (Sam Zehr). He was a member of East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 28, in charge of Wilbur Nachtigall; interment in East Bend Memorial Gardens.

Zook, J. Alphie, son of Oliver and Lydia (Kanagy) Zook, was born in Mifflin Co., Pa., May 14, 1905; died at his home in Elizabethtown, Pa., Sept. 2, 1980; aged 75 y. He was married to Mary Newgard, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mae-Mrs. Robert Fellenbaum) and one son (David O. Zook). He was a member of Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 5, in charge of Richard H. Frank and Walter L. Keener; interment in Elizabethtown Mennonite Church.

Transcribed by Carolyn Hunnicutt, Indiana