Cable.- Henry L., son of Amos and Lydia J. (Johns) Cable, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Mar. 18, 1899; died at Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., Oct. 10, 1981; aged 82 y. On Feb. 10, 1923, he was married to Nellie Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Harry H., Robert D., and Dalton), one daughter (Anna Mary), 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Nellie and Edna), and 3 Brothers (Ralph, James, and John). He was a member of Kaufman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 13, in charge of Stanley R. Freed and David Streets; interment in Kaufman Cemetery.
Gable.- Paul, son of John J. and Elmira (Martin) Gable, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Mar. 7, 1911; died at Wayne Co., Ohio, Oct. 7, 1911; aged 70 y. On June 2, 1935, he was married to Dorcas Ressler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Donald and Timothy Gable), 3 daughters (Mrs. Wava Kornhaus, Mrs. Evangeline King, and Mrs. Phyllis Opp), 15 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Ruth Garver, Mrs. Edna Martin, and Mrs. Catherine Horst). He was a member of Wooster Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 10, in charge of Glen A. Horner; interment at Maple Grove Memorial Park.
Hartzler.- Paul Allen, son of Allen and Pauline (Hershey) Hartzler, was born in Harrisonville, Mo., Oct. 9, 1951; died as a result of a farm accident at Harrisonville, Mo., Aug. 7, 1981; aged 29 y. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters (Frances and Linda), and one brother (Owen). He was a member of Harrisonville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 10, in charge of Andy Sloan and Darrel Zook; interment in Clearfork Cemetery.
Nofziger.- William Dean, son of Ralph and Beulah (Nafziger) Nofziger, was born at Wauseon, Ohio, Mar. 9, 1932; died of cancer at Hagerstown, Md., July 6, 1981; aged 49 y. On Oct. 27, 1956, he was married to Lois Histand, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Cynthia A., Elizabeth A., and Susan H. Nofziger), one son (Thomas H.), 2 sisters (Mrs. Anna Miller and Mrs. Marilyn Siegel), and one brother (Lowell Nofziger). He was ordained to the ministry in 1957 and served the West Clinton cong. Funeral services were held at United Presbyterian Church, Hagerstown, Md., July 8, in charge of George W. Evans.
Schlabach.- Meno J., was born Aug. 5, 1900; died Apr. 11, 1981; aged 80 y. He was married to Ora ____, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mary Alice-Mrs. William Pierce), one son (Larry), 6 grandchildren, one sister (Sarah), and one brother (Harvey). He was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 4 brothers. Memorial services were held at Berlin Mennonite Church, in charge of Roman Stutzman and Homer Kandel; interment in the Berlin Cemetery.
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Bawel.- Sarah C., daughter of John K. and Annie A. (Beachy) Yoder, was born at Belleville, Pa., May 20, 1893; died at her home on Oct. 2, 1981; aged 88 y. She was married to Benjamin H. Bawel, who died on Oct. 26, 1975. Surviving are 3 sons (Daniel E., John Y., and Noah B.) and one sister (Annie B. Peachey). An infant daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 6, in charge of Gerald Peachey, Eric Renno, and John Rosenberry; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.
Gerber.- Elizabeth, daughter of Christian and Rebecca
Zuercher, was born in East Union Twp., Feb. 4, 1892; died on Oct.
18, 1981; aged 89 y. On Nov. 14, 1912, she was married to Rufus
Gerber who preceded her in death. Also surviving are 2 children
(Olive-Mrs. Gilbert Nussbaum and Dwight Gerber), 13 grandchildren,
29 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Sarah-Mrs. Amos Lehman and
Ida Zuercher), and 2 brothers (Noah and Albert). She was preceded
in death by one son (Lester), 2 brothers, and 4 sisters. Memorial
services were held at the Kidron Mennonite Church on Oct. 20,
in charge of Reuben Hofstetter and Joe Gerber; interment in Kidron
Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Hoylman.- Wayne, son of William and Hettie (Gingerich)
Hoylman, was born in Adams Co., Neb., Mar. 12, 1919; died in Keokuk
Co. Hospital, Sigourney, Iowa, Oct. 11, 1981; aged 62 y. On Jan.
7, 1941, he was married to Elsie Schiffler, who survives. Also
surviving are these children (Frances-Mrs. George Murphy, Merna-Mrs.
David Kindy, Carol-Mrs. Elton Bennett, W. Louis, Wanita-Mrs. Chester
McLaughlin, and Myron), 20 grandchildren, his parents, 2 sisters
(Hilda-Mrs. Clarence Burkholder and Shirley-Mrs. Warren Hershberger),
and one brother (Elray). He was a member of the Liberty Mennonite
Church until it closed. Funeral services were held at the English
River Church of the Brethren on Oct. 14, in charge of James Albright;
interment in English River Cemetery.
Correction: In the obituary of Wayne Hoylman in the Nov. 10 issue, there was an omission of a surviving son, Leland.
Keener.- Martha G., daughter of Daniel N. and Barbara (Hoffman) Gish, was born in West Donegal Twp., Pa., June 25, 1901; died at Lankenau Hospital, Overbrook, Pa., Oct. 10, 1981; aged 80 y. She was married to Clayton L. Keener who survives. Also surviving are one son (Robert G.), 4 daughters (Barbara Lois-Mrs. Harold Shenk, Betty-Mrs. John M. Drescher, Ann-Mrs. Paul M. Gingrich, and Marie-Mrs. Evan Riehl), 30 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mary H. Gish), and one brother (Daniel H. Gish). She and her husband were missionaries in Ethiopia and Somalia for many years. She was a member of Mechanic Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Strasburg Mennonite Church on Oct. 14, in charge of Charles E. Good, Paul G. Landis, and Clyde Hostetter; interment in Mechanic Grove Mennonite Cemetery.
King.- Laura C., daughter of Joseph D. and Anna S. (Belsley) Smith, was born at Metamora, Ill., Dec. 25, 1891; died at Elkhart Medco Center on Oct. 14, 1981; aged 89 y. On June 17, 1915, she was married to Frank D. King, who died on June 5, 1967. Surviving are one daughter (Edith-Mrs. C. Richard Yoder), one son (Harold King), 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Pearl Smith, Ada Miller, and Verna Bishop), and 2 brothers (Arthur L. and Walter H. Smith). She was a member of College Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home on Oct. 17, in charge of Arnold C. Roth and Levi C. Hartzler; interment in Violett Cemetery.
Kinzie.- Isaiah, son of Henry and Elizabeth (Steiner) Kinzie, was born in Blair, Ont., June 23, 1890; died at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Aug. 20, 1981; aged 91 y. He was married to Sylvia Snyder, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 4 children (Willard, Dorothy-Mrs. Robert Ritchie, Jean-Mrs. Donald Pearce, and Edith). Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Edwin). Hewas preceded in death by 2 brothers and one sister. Hewas a member of Preston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 23, in charge of Willis Breckbill and Rufus Jutzi; interment in Hagey Cemetery.
Koch.- Lydia, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Kerstner) Koch, was born at Tremont, Ill., June 20, 1896; died at East Peoria, Ill., Sept. 29, 1981; aged 85 y. Surviving are 2 brothers and one sister. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 5 brothers. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 2, in charge of James Detweiler; interment in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Lauffer.- Clara Eva, daughter of Wilas Franklin and Nannie Ellen (Mills) Hale, was born in Rock Castle, Ky., Dec. 31, 1896; died of a heart attack at John C. Lincoln Hospital on Oct. 21, 1981; aged 84 y. On Jan. 9, 1947, she was married to Flavel Tiffany Lauffer, who died on Dec. 29, 1974. Surviving are one stepson (F. T. Lauffer, Jr.) and a stepgrandson. She was a member of Sunnyslope Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Manson Mortuary on Oct. 24, 1981, in charge of David Mann.
Lehman.- Elsie M., daughter of Joseph and Anna (Blosser) Metzler, was born in East Lewistown, Ohio, Jan. 31, 1890; died at Goshen, Ind., Oct. 11, 1981; aged 91 y. On Aug. 1, 1912, she was married to Ivan J. Lehman, who died on Aug. 18, 1968. Surviving are one daughter (Kathryn Albrecht), 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mabel-Mrs. Adin Miller). A son (Galen) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Midway Mennonite Church, Columbiana, Ohio, where funeral services were held on Oct. 14, in charge of Ernest Martin and David Yoder; interment in Midway Cemetery.
Smucker.- Anna Belle, daughter of Elmer and Laura (Porter) Buckwalter, was born near Smithville, Ohio, Oct. 20, 1908; died at Wooster, Ohio, Oct. 10, 1981; aged 72 y. On Dec. 3, 1929, she was married to Benjamin Smucker, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Pauline Smucker, Arlene-Mrs. Cyril Moore, Geneva-Mrs. Myron Horst, and Alice-Mrs. Orlyn Lehman), 7 grandchildren, 4 stepgrandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Lillie Grove), and one brother (Ivan Buckwalter). She was preceded in death by a daughter (Ellen Ritter) in 1977. She was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 13, in charge of Walter Dyck and Elsie Miller; interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Winters.- Eugene G., son of Peter S. and Clara B. (Jenkins) Winters, was born in Peoria Co., Ill., Oct. 4, 1922; died at Methodist Hospital, Peoria, Ill., Oct. 10, 1981; aged 59 y. On July 11, 1942, he was married to Georgia Cook, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (David and Michael), 2 daughters (Pamela-Mrs. Wayne Smith and Karen-Mrs. Dennis Schmidt), 14 grandchildren, one brother, and 4 sisters. Funeral services were held at Davison-Fulton Western Chapel on Oct. 13, in charge of James Detweiler; interment in Lakeside Mausoleum.
Zehr.- Orrie D., son of Peter and Louisa (Sutter) Zehr, was born in Tazewell Co., Ill., July 18, 1909; died of a heart attack at Methodist Hospital, Peoria, Ill., Oct. 8, 1981; aged 72 y. On Nov. 20, 1930, he was married to Alma Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Lyle and Kenneth), one daughter (Marilyn-Mrs. Willis Litwiller), 15 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Roy and Milton), and 4 sisters (Velma, Fannie, Mary, and Doris-Mrs. Robert Yoder). He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 11, in charge of James Detweiler, Kenneth Good, and Nelson Roth, Jr.; interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
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Beiler.- Elmer K., son of George and Susie (Kauffman) Beiler, was born at Intercourse, Pa., Nov. 29, 1910; died on Mar. 2, 1981; aged 70 y. On Mar. 11, 1939, he was married to Rebecca Kennel, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Joy-Mrs. Ray Horst, Sherrill-Mrs. Kenneth Martin, Emma Sue- Mrs. Glenn Brubaker, and Marlene-Mrs. John Gerlach), one son (E. Kenneth), 7 grandchildren, one brother, and 4 sisters. He was preceded in death by one son (John Martin). He was a member of Millwood Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 5; interment in Millwood Cemetery.
Gerber.- Addis, son of Daniel and Anna (Bixler) Gerber, was born in Sugar Creek Twp., Ohio, June 24, 1890; died at Dalton, Ohio, Oct. 24, 1981; aged 91 y. On Sept. 15, 1917, he was married to Sarah Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Barbara-Mrs. Adin Murray, Norma-Mrs. Leslie Mumaw, Anna Jean-Mrs. James Rios, and Karen-Mrs. Walter Thieszen), 4 sons (Orris, Herman, Doyle, and Harry), 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Clara Geiser), and 3 brothers (Earl, Oscar, and Daniel). One brother and 2 sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of Martins Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 27, in charge of Vincent Frey; interment in Martins Cemetery.
Hess.- Elizabeth S., daughter of Ezra H. and Maryann (Stauffer) Hess, was born in Mount Joy Twp., Pa., July 18, 1898; died at Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 13, 1981; aged 83 y. Surviving are one brother (Elam S.) and one sister (Mrs. Mary H. Witmer). Funeral service were held at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 16, in charge of Ralph G. Tinder and Shelley R. Shellenberger; interment in Kraybill Mennonite Cemetery.
Horst.- Roy Irvin, son of Irvin and Mabel Horst, was born at Hagerstown, Md., Aug. 13, 1941; died of complications following heart surgery on July 18, 1981; aged 40 y. On June 9, 1962, he was married to Joy Beiler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Suzette, Lynnae, Gerrene and Twylene), 2 brothers, and 4 sisters. He was a member of Conestoga Drive Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Millwood Mennonite Church on July 21; interment in the Millwood Cemetery.
Lear.- Hettie, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Leatherman) Miller, was born at Dublin, Pa., Aug. 23, 1902; died at Yingst Nursing Home on Oct. 11, 1981; aged 79 y. On Oct. 8, 1924, she was married to Clarence S. Lear, who died in 1972. Surviving are 4 sons (John M., Herbert M., Clarence M., and Walter M.) 4 daughters (Mrs. Olive M. Davis, Mrs. Emma K. Diehl, Mrs. Gladys Neppes, and Mrs. Doris A. Long), one foster son (Garwood M.), 22 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Aquilla Alderver). She was a member of Deep Run East Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 14, in charge of John Ehst; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Mann.- W. Earl, was born at Elkhart, Ind., Sept. 27, 1902; died of a massive coronary at Elkhart, Ind., Oct. 5, 1981; aged 79 y. On May 15, 1923, he was married to Juanita C. Ziegler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Raymond E., Bruce D., Carl E., and Phillip M.), 13 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, one brother (William E.), and 3 sisters (Lela Mann, Mary Mann, and Mrs. Helen Patrick). He was preceded in death by one brother (Cleo) in Jan. 1978. He was a member of Prairie Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 8, in charge of Dorsa J. Mishler and Philip Bedsworth; interment in the Prairie Street Cemetery.
Martin.- Laurel N., son of Joseph B. and Clara (Slabaugh) Martin, was born in Tazewell Co., Ill., Sept. 11, 1909; died of a heart attack at Howard Community Hospital, Kokomo, Ind., Oct. 16, 1981; aged 72 y. On Apr. 7, 1932, he was married to Mary Leichty, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Wendell and Lavon), one daughter (Sharon Hill), 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Willard, Melvin, and Raymond), and 4 sisters (Velma Litwiller, Ruth Martin, Beulah Powell, and Inez Litwiller). He was preceded in death by a grandchild, and one sister. He was a member of Howard-Miami Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 19, in charge of Lee Miller and Ralph Stahly; interment in Mast Cemetery.
Maust.- Verna E., daughter of Joseph P. and Lucy (Newman) King, was born in Springs, Pa., July 6, 1897; died on Oct. 13, 1981; aged 84 y. She was married to Homer Maust, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Mayo Shoemaker), one grandson, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 16, in charge of John Wengerd and Walter C. Otto.
Meyers.- Ann R., daughter of Reuben and Martha (Rickert) Detweiler, was born in Rockingham, Va., Jan. 18, 1896; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Oct. 21, 1981; aged 85 y. On Dec. 2, 1916, she was married to Joseph M. Meyers. Surviving are 3 sons (Elmer D., Clarence D., and Harvey D.), 4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and one great, great-grandson. She was preceded in death by one daughter (Mrs. Naomi Anders) and several brothers and sisters. She was a member of Deep Run East Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 24, in charge of John Ehst; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Miller.- Andrew D., son of David J. and Mary (Yutzy) Miller, was born at Hutchinson, Kan., Sept. 4, 1906; died at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, Fla., Oct. 25, 1981; aged 75 y. On Dec. 15, 1934, he was married to Miriam F. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Janet M. Berman and Phyllis E. Miller), 3 brothers (Levi, Daniel, and David), and 2 sisters (Fanny Kauffman and Mary Helmuth). He was a member of Bay Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 28, in charge of Paul R. Yoder, Sr., and Sherm Kauffman; interment in Palms Memorial Park.
Shetler.- infant daughter of Dean and Susan (Gingerich) Shetler, was stillborn at Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Oct. 14, 1981. Surviving are her grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Philip Gingerich and Mr. and Mrs. Levi Shetler) and great-grandparents (Mrs. Esther Cooley, Mrs. Malinda Shetler, and Mr. and Mrs. Abe Hostetler). Graveside service was held at Clinton Union Cemetery on Oct. 15, in charge of Vernon E. Bontreger.
Steckle.- John S., was born in Kitchener, Ont., Nov. 8, 1889; died at Kitchener, Ont., Oct. 9, 1981; aged 91 y. On Mar. 20, 1928, he was married to Susan Chase, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Robert) and one daughter (Jean). He was a member of Pioneer Park Christian Fellowship-Mennonite. Funeral services were held at Kitchener, Ont., Oct. 13, in charge of Darrell D. Jantzi and Rufus Jutzi; interment in Pioneer Park.
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Good.- Dennis Eugene, son of Lloyd and Hilda (King) Good, was born in Edmonton, Alta., Oct. 10, 1952; died in a truck accident at Acadia Valley, Alta., Sept. 23, 1981; aged 28 y. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Marilyn Lehman), 2 brothers (Donald and Glen), his paternal grandmother (Mrs. Selma Good), and his maternal grandmother (Mrs. Ida King). Funeral services were held at Acadia Valley, Alta., Sept. 26, in charge of Dennis Punter.
Groh.- Harold D., son of Anson and Lovina (Bechtel) Groh, was born in Preston, Ont., Nov. 22, 1900; died of cancer at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Sept. 23, 1981; aged 80 y. He was married to Cora Gingrich who survives. Also surviving are one son (David), 4 daughters (Mary, Ruth-Mrs. George Wiens, Elizabeth-Mrs. Glen Rudy, and Deborah), 10 grandchildren, and one brother (Ivan). He was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Eleanor and Joan), 4 brothers, and 5 sisters. He was ordained to the ministry in 1932 and served the Toronto Mission, the London Mennonite Center, and Bloomingdale Mennonite Church. He was a member of Wanner Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at First Mennonite Church on Sept. 26, in charge of Glenn Brubacher and Rufus Jutzi; interment in Wanner Mennonite Cemetery.
King.- Henry J., son of Christian and Mary (Hostetler) King, was born at Garden City, Mo., Oct. 9, 1891; died at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kan., Oct. 31, 1981; aged 90 y. On Oct. 19, 1913, he was married to Anna Hartzler, who died on Feb. 5, 1981. Surviving are 2 daughters (Estella-Mrs. John Plank and Dorothy-Mrs. Mervin Troyer), 2 sons (Leland and Wayne), 2 brothers (Hubert and Clarence), and 2 sisters (Clara Zimmerman and Adelia King). He was preceded in death by two daughters (Joanna and Bernice). On Oct. 9, 1921, he was ordained to the ministry and in March 1949 he was ordained to the office of bishop. He served the Harper, Wichita, and Greensburg (Kan.) congregations and also the Arthur and Bloomington (Ill.) congregations. He was a member of Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 3, in charge of Elmer Wyse; interment in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
Leichty.- Otto, son of Christian and Anna (Wenger) Leichty, was born in Wayland, Iowa, Aug. 15, 1900; died in Washington, Iowa, Nov. 1, 1981; aged 81 y. Surviving is one sister (Addie Leichty). He was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 3, in charge of Oliver Yutzy and Vernon Gerig; interment in Bethel Cemetery.
Miller.- Elmer R., son of Samuel L. and Annie 0. (Risser) Miller, was born in Mount Joy Twp., Pa., Aug. 1, 1898; died in Manheim, Twp., Pa., Oct. 19, 1981; aged 83 y. On Nov. 20, 1920, he was married to Martha Garber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Margaret M.-Mrs. Shelley R. Shellenberger, Helen M.-Mrs. Raymond C. Martin, and Lois M.-Mrs. Charles W. Martin), 10 grandchildren, 9 stepgrandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 33 step-great-grandchildren. He was a member of Mount Joy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 22, in charge of H. Raymond Charles, Henry W. Frank, and Nathan D. Showalter; interment in Kraybill Mennonite Cemetery.
Musselman.- Blanche F., daughter of Henry M. and Flora (Freed) Landes, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Dec. 3, 1913; died from injuries sustained in a three-vehicle accident in Bucks Co., Pa., Oct. 30, 1981; aged 67 y. On Dec. 10, 1932, she was married to Willis S. Musselman, who died in the same accident on Oct. 30, 1981. Surviving are one son (Paul L.), 5 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 3, in charge of Floyd Hackman, Curtis Bergey, and Richard Early; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Musselman.- Willis S., son of Warren K. and Sevilla (Stauffer) Musselman, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Aug. 17, 1909; died in a three-vehicle accident in Bucks Co., Pa., Oct. 30, 1981; aged 72 y. He was married to Blanche F. Landes, who died in the same accident. Surviving are one son (Paul L.), 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (John H., Warren S., and Henry S. Musselman), and 2 sisters (Edna-Mrs. Henry R. Yothers and Esther-Mrs. Paul F. Moyer). He was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 3, in charge of Floyd Hackman, Curtis Bergey, and Richard Early; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Rinkenberger.- Clarence C., son of Peter and Emma (Albrecht) Rinkenberger, was born in Bradford, Ill., Feb. 13, 1892; died at Perry Memorial Hospital, Princeton, Ill., Oct. 23, 1981; aged 89 y. On Mar. 19, 1918, he was married to Minnie Householder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Wilma-Mrs. Floyd Taylor and Carol-Mrs. John Andriotis), one son (Glen), 5 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one brother (Herman). He was preceded in death by one sister (Pauline). He was a member of the Willow Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 26, in charge of Don Heiser; interment in Willow Springs Cemetery.
Schmid.- Kathryn, daughter of David and Kathryn (Schwartz) Geiser, was born at Orrville, Ohio, Aug. 14, 1888; died at Brenn-Field Nursing Center, Oct. 13, 1981; aged 93 y. On Sept. 21, 1914, she was married to John J. Schmid, who died on Mar. 3, 1981. Surviving are one son (Walter), one daughter (Grace-Mrs. Ira Shoup), 10 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Orrville Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Oct. 16, in charge of Carl K. Newswanger; interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Snider.- Gilbert, son of Jonas and Susannah (Horst)
Snider, was born in Waterloo Twp., July 30, 1903; died at Kitchener,
Ont., Oct. 25, 1981; aged 78 y. On June 18, 1930, he was married
to Louida Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters
(Merlyn-Mrs. Stuart Martin, Carol-Mrs. Melvin Bauman, Thelma-Mrs.
Lionel Hamilton, and Yvonne-Mrs. Dan Nighswander), 10 grandchildren,
and one sister (Hannah Snider). He was preceded in death by 7
brothers and 3 sisters. He was a member of Erb Street Mennonite
Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 28, in charge
of Wilmer Martin and Dan Nighswander; interment in Erb Street
Mennonite Cemetery.
Stoltzfus.- Nicholas M., son of Chris E. and Katie (Martin)
Stoltzfus, was born in Wisner, Neb., Dec. 22, 1895; died at Good
Samaritan Center, Manson, Iowa, Oct. 25, 1981; aged 85 y. On June
16, 1926, he was married to Edna Eigsti, who survives. Also surviving
are 2 sons (Joseph and John), one daughter (Carolyn Stoltzfus),
5 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Lydia Birky). On June 1,
1924, he was ordained to the ministry and served the Manson Mennonite
congregation until 1974. He was a member of Manson Mennonite Church,
where funeral services were held on Oct. 28, in charge of Irvin
Nussbaum and James Detweiler; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Yoder.- Donna, was born at Elkhart, Ind., Dec. 26, 1910; died of cancer at Elkhart General Hospital on Oct. 13, 1981; aged 70 y. Surviving are one brother (Donald) and one sister (Eleanor-Mrs. Glendon Bontrager). She was a member of Prairie Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 16, in charge of Philip Bedsworth; interment in Prairie Street Cemetery.
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