Anderson.- Rue, daughter of Fred and Margaret (Mitchell) Van Etten, was born in Miller, S.D., Oct. 10, 1915; died of cancer at Methodist Medical Center, Peoria, Ill., Sept. 3, 1981; aged 65 y. On July 28, 1934, she was married to Carroll W. Anderson, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Carol-Mrs. Donald Magnuson and Margaret-Mrs. James Kelly), one son (John K.), 10 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Maurine Gerdes). She was a member of Pleasant Hill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 5, in charge of James Detweiler; interment in Roberts Cemetery.
Baechler.- Idella, daughter of Peter and Lydia (Roth) Steinmann, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Oct. 21, 1913; died at Shakespeare, Ont., Sept. 6, 1981; aged 67 y. On Dec. 6,1936, she was married to Arthur Baechler, who survives. Also surviving are 7 sons (Delford, Harold, Peter, Clare, David, Gerald, and Kenneth), 2 daughters (Miriam-Mrs. John Zimmerman and Eilene-Mrs. Paul Helmuth), and 15 grandchildren. She was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 9, in charge of Vernon B. Zehr, Fred Lichti, and Elmer Schwartzentruber; interment in the Steinmann Cemetery.
Bixler.- Ada, daughter of Samuel B. and Sarah A. (Bare) Bixler, was born at Garcreek, Ind., Sept. 25, 1903; died at Elkhart (Ind.) General Hospital on Sept. 2, 1981; aged 77 y. She was a member of Holdeman Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Lienhart Funeral Home, Wakarusa, Ind., Sept. 4, in charge of Russell Krabill; interment in Yellow Creek Cemetery.
Boese.- Eva L., daughter of Joseph and Anna (Roth) Reschly, was born on Apr. 6, 1892. On Feb. 11, 1915, she was married to Harris Boese, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter (Lucille-Mrs. W. E. Schantz), one son (Harold Boese), 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Henry, Ervin, and John).
Brock.- Lara M., was born in Wayne Co., Iowa, Nov. 14, 1888; died at the Miami Baptist Hospital, Miami, Okla., July 19,1981; aged 92 y. Surviving are 2 sons (Floyd and David), 6 daughters (Elizabeth Weaver, Rachel Price, Luella Woodall, Edna Price, Ruth Offutt, and Alberta Young), 19 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Paul Thomas Funeral Home, Picher, Okla., July 21, in charge of Richard Birky; interment in Pence Cemetery.
Gerber.- Sandra Louise, daughter of Steve and Edna Gerber, was born in Elma Twp., Ont., Jan. 30, 1943; died as a result of an epileptic seizure at Kitchener, Ont., July 10, 1981; aged 38 y. Surviving are 3 brothers (Andy, James, and Gary) and 3 sisters (Ruth Ann-Mrs. Elverne Biehn, Betty Lou-Mrs. Thomas Gilchrist, and Marlene-Mrs. Mel Lichty). She was a member of Crossbill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 14 in charge of Ervin Erb and Alvin Leis; interment in Rushes Cemetery.
Hofer.- Rosalina, daughter of Visitacion and Julia (Hernandes) Ortiz, was born near Aibonito, P.R., Nov. 9, 1928; died on Aug. 10, 1981; aged 52 y. On May 17, 1953, she was married to Raymond Hofer, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Cynthia-Mrs. David Graber, Nanette, Kim, Amy, and Dennie), one brother (Oswaldo Ortiz), and 3 sisters (Luz Nelda Ortiz, Julita de Torres, and Juana Alavardo de Medina). Funeral services were held at the Hutterthal Mennonite Church, Freeman, S.D., Aug. 13, in charge of Louis Goertz; interment in Hutterthal Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Weber.- Newton S., son of Joseph S. and Mary Ann (Shantz) Weber, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Oct. 10, 1897; died in Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Sept. 8, 1981; aged 83 y. On Apr. 14, 1923, he was married to Nellie Burkholder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Naomi- Mrs. Tillman Headings, Ruth-Mrs. J. Warren Yoder, Rhoda-Mrs. Eugene Neer), one son (John Newton), 2 brothers (Joseph H. and Bryon), and 2 sisters (Hannah Snyder and Beulah Schmitt). He was preceded in death by one grandson, one great-granddaughter, 6 brothers, and 4 sisters. On Mar. 25, 1921, he was ordained to the ministry and served pastorates in Ontario, Maryland, Indiana, and Ohio. He was a member of South Union Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Yoder Culp Funeral Home on Sept. 9 and at the South Union Mennonite Church on Sept. 12, in charge of Howard Schmitt; interment in Fairview Cemetery.
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Beachy.- Joas, son of Simon and Mary Ann (Helmuth) Beachy, was born at Arthur, Ill., June 2, 1918; died an accidental death in a factory at Middlebury, Ind., Sept. 22, 1981; aged 63 y. On Nov. 4, 1943, he was married to Marie Troyer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Naomi Walters, Mrs. Mary Lou Jennings, and Lois-Mrs. Dan Stimax), 5 sons (Leonard, Glenn, Dewey, Nelson, and Willard), 3 sisters (Alpha-Mrs. Noah Otto, Sovilla-Mrs. Levi Hershberger, and Nettie-Mrs. Howard Yoder), and 4 brothers (Harvey, Floyd, Clarence, and Aden). He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 25, in charge of Samuel J. Troyer and Orvin Hooley; interment in Ivens Cemetery.
Brydge.- Paul Roosevelt, son of Edward and Isabelle (Henderson) Brydge, was born in Augusta Co., Va., June 27, 1909; died in University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, Va., as a result of a highway accident, Sept. 21, 1981; aged 72 y. He was married to Kathryn Bell, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Wilda-Mrs. George Morris, Barbara-Mrs. Grayson Tomlin, Judy-Mrs. Dale Via, and Patty-Mrs. Ray Wright), 6 grandchildren, 2 brothers (George and Vance), and 3 sisters (Bessie-Mrs. Joe Hailey, Edna-Mrs. Harry Willis, and Viola-Mrs. David Tisdale). He was a member of Lynside Mennonite Church. Graveside services were conducted on Sept. 23, in charge of Roy D. Kiser and Herman Ropp, Riverview Cemetery.
Classen.- Mary 0., daughter of Oliver and Rose (Stoltzfus) Byler, was born at West Liberty, Ohio, Dec. 3, 1921; died of cancer at Springfield, Ohio, Sept. 5, 1981; aged 59 y. On Feb. 23, 1952, she was married to Jonas Classen, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Miriam Ramer, Christine Lisch, and Susan Classen), one grandson, brothers, and a sister. She was a member of Northridge Christian Fellowship where funeral services were held on Sept. 8, in charge of John M. Miller and Walfred J. Fahrer; interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Fisher.- Annie E., daughter of Amos U. and Leah (Umble) Flaud, was born in Salisbury Twp., Pa., Apr. 4, 1906; died at Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 17, 1981; aged 75 y. On Feb. 20, 1927, she was married to Ben Fisher, who survives. Also surviving are 8 daughters (Mary Nestlerode, Sarah-Mrs. Lewis L. Dake, Leah-Mrs. Isaac K. Zook, Emma-Mrs. Orie Koerner, Ruth-Mrs. William Schrock, Annie-Mrs. Harold Swarr, Lydia-Mrs. Leon H. Martin, and Eva-Mrs. Robert Hershey), 3 sons (John F., Amos F., and Chris S.), 53 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Christ Flaud). She was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Herman Glick and Clair Umble; interment in Stoltzfus Cemetery.
Glick.- Melvin I., son of Samuel and Salinda (Mast) Glick, was born in Narvon, Pa., Mar. 16, 1915; died of a heart attack at Pittsburgh, Pa., after giving assistance at a highway accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Mar. 19, 1981; aged 66 y. On Aug. 30, 1940, he was married to Alta Schertz, who died on Sept. 18, 1956. On Apr. 20, 1957, he married Esther Swartzendruber, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Melvin II, Roger, Norris, Jonathan, and Sam), one daughter (Susan Miller), 10 grandchildren, 5 sisters (Lena Musser, Sarah Stoltzfus, Minnie Stoltzfus, Mary Stoltzfus, and Lydia Lapp), and 2 brothers (John and Roy). He was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 2 sisters. He was a member of Metamora Mennonite Church. Private funeral services were held on Mar. 22 at Otto-Argo Funeral Home, Eureka, in charge of Gail Fisher. A memorial service was held at the Metamora Mennonite Church; interment in Harmony Cemetery.
Groff.- Angela Rose, daughter of Dillon and Fern (Klopfenstein) Graber, was born at Wayland, Iowa, Dec. 17, 1950; died of leukemia at Duluth, Minn., Sept. 14, 1981; aged 30 y. On June 18, 1971, she was married to Rodney Groff, who survives. Also surviving are her parents and 3 sisters (Charlotte-Mrs. Henry Rosenberger, Janet-Mrs. Dan Gerber, and Connie-Mrs. Wilbur Marner). She was a member of Washington Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Duluth, Minn., Sept. 18, in charge of Elizabeth Oettinger, Royal Shepard, and Robert Hartzler.
Jantzi.- Daniel Jacob, son of John B. and Mary (Conrad)
Jantzi, was born in Wood River, Neb., July 12, 1910; died of heart
failure at Seward Memorial Hospital, Sept. 15, 1981; aged 71 y. On Jan.
14, 1932, he was married to Taphena Stauffer, who survives. Also
surviving are 2 daughters (Lillian-Mrs. Percy Gerig and
Beverly-Mrs. Bob Beckler), 3 sons (Phillip, James, and Lonnie),
20 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Nettie Schweitzer
and Ethel-Mrs. Clarence D. Stutzman). He was preceded in death
by 2 brothers (Ezra and Royden). He was a member of Wood River
Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Bellwood Mennonite
Church on Sept. 18, in charge of Herbert L. Yoder and Cloy Roth;
interment in Blue Mount* Cemetery.
*[Posting note: Should be Blue Mound]
Jones.- Edward, son of David and Mary (Miller) Jones, was born in North Dakota, Apr. 23, 1906; died at the Meadows Nursing Home, Fremont, Mich., May 13, 1981; aged 75 y. On Aug. 22, 1935, he was married to Cleo B. Nussbaum, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Carol-Mrs. Howard Burkhoider, Ila Jones, and Ruth-Mrs. Clyde Stoner), 2 sons (Ivan E. and Roger F.), 14 grandchildren, 5 brothers (David, Levi, Albert, Manasses, and Neal), and 3 sisters (Amelia Jones, Katie Carver, and Esther Horst). He was preceded in death by one son (Carl David) in 1955. On Apr. 21, 1935, he was ordained to the ministry and served the White Cloud Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the White Cloud Church on May 16, in charge of David Kuhns and Thomas Miller; interment in the Big Prairie Cemetery.
Kaufman.- Donna, daughter of Carl and Sara (Kirk) Brubaker, was born in Rickton, Pa., Mar. 9, 1927; died of cancer at Orrville, Ohio, Sept. 15, 1981; aged 54 y. On Apr. 5, 1947, she was married to Paul Kaufman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Sandra Penner, Karen Meyer, and Ruth Lance), one son (Kevin Kaufman), and her parents. She was a member of the Wooster Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 18, in charge of Sanford Oyer and Glen A. Horner; interment in Maple Grove Memorial Park.
Maust.- Amanda, daughter of George and Malinda (Hess) Martin, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Mar. 5, 1886; died at the LuAnn Nursing Home, Nappanee, Ind., Sept. 19, 1981; aged 95 y. In August 1909, she was married to Douglas Maust, who died on Sept. 12, 1959. Surviving are 3 daughters (Bernice-Mrs. Henry Short, Arvilla-Mrs. Forrest Anglemyer, and Anabel-Mrs. Lowell Hartman), one son (Herb Maust), 15 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 21, in charge of Bob Detweiler and Steve Chupp; interment in Yellow Creek Cemetery.
Risser.- Elsie, daughter of Allen F. and Lizzie (Frank) Brubaker, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., May 20, 1895; died at Landis Homes, Lititz, Pa., Sept. 13, 1981; aged 86 y. On Feb. 10, 1921, she was married to Noah W. Risser, who died on Mar. 3, 1964. Surviving are 6 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Harold F., Warren E., Charles E., and J. Arthur), and 4 sisters (Florence F.-Mrs. Elam Longenecker, Helen F.-Mrs. Raymond Nissley, Fannie E.-Mrs. Ivan Martin, and Arlene C.-Mrs. Luke Mosemann). She was preceded in death by one foster son (Walter Habecker). She was a member of Stauffer Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Risser Mennonite Church on Sept. 16, in charge of Russell J. Baer, J. Frank Zeager, and Carl Snavely; interment in Risser Mennonite Cemetery.
Slaymaker.- Lester Milton, son of Milton M. and Susan (Harsh) Slaymaker, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Feb. 18, 1912; died in Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 13, 1981; aged 69 y. On May 18, 1932, he was married to Anna E. Newswanger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (E. Jean-Mrs. Martin G. Sauder and Lois M.-Mrs. John J. Reretyman). He was a member of Kinzer Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 16, in charge of Clair Eby and Ben Clark; interment in Kinzer Mennonite Cemetery.
Steinman.- Beana, daughter of Daniel and Catherine (Stricher) Lebold, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Jan. 10, 1907; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont.; aged 74 y. She was married to Elmer Steinman, who died on Dec. 21, 1978. Surviving are 6 sons (Ray, Harold, Earl, Wayne, Ervin, and Bruce), one daughter (Marjorie), 24 grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Nancy-Mrs. David L. Erb, Catherine-Mrs. Chris Albrecht, Edna-Mrs. Norman Zehr, and Erma-Mrs. Irvin Erb). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Reta-Mrs. Leonard Cressman), 5 brothers, and one sister. She was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 18, in charge of Alvin Leis and Jacob Roes; interment in the church cemetery.
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Brenneman.- Alvin G., son of Henry and Miriam (Hilty) Brenneman, was born in Baughman Twp., in 1898; died at Smithville-Western Care Center on Sept. 27, 1981. On Sept. 12, 1923, he was married to Sadie Hunsberger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Paul and Alvin), 2 daughters (Esther-Mrs. Chester Yoder and Mildred-Mrs. John Peachey), 11 grandchildren, one great-grandson, and one sister (Mrs. Alice Leichty). She was a member of Crown Hill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 30, in charge of Lester L. Sutter, Noah Hilty, and David Yoder; interment in Crown Hill Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Eigsti.- Ada M., daughter of Christian and Susan (Wolber) Heiser, was born in Goodfield, Ill., Mar. 17, 1910; died at Morton, Ill., Sept. 18, 1981; aged 71 y. On July 6, 1934, she was married to Willis Eigsti, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Ronald and Kenneth), 4 grandchildren, and one sister (Mabel-Mrs. Clayton Eigsti). She was preceded in death by one sister. She was a member of Trinity Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held in charge of Mahlon D. Miller and Sanford K. Yoder.
Heise.- Minnie E., daughter of Oscar and Amelia (Ackerman) Seidel, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., May 11, 1887; died on June 12, 1981; aged 94 y. She was married to Charles Heise, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter, 3 sons, 12 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. She was the oldest member of the Finland Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home on June 17, in charge of Claude M. Shisler and David K. Benner; interment in the North Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Jordan.- Charlie Laurence, son of William and Ellen Jordan, was born at Chelsea, Okla., July 8, 1908; died at Pryor, Okla., Sept. 22, 1981; aged 73 y. On Mar. 11, 1939, he was married to Gaylis Woods, who survives. Also surviving are one brother (Denny Jordan). He was preceded in death by one sister (Clara Rhodes) and a brother (Clarence Jordan). He was a member of the Oak Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Assembly of God Church on Sept. 26, in charge of Richard Birky; interment was in the Dawes Cemetery, Chelsea, Okla.
Smoker.- Samuel B., son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Beiler) Smoker, was born in Upper Leacock Twp., Mar. 22, 1885; died at his home at Atglen, Pa., Sept. 25 1981; aged 96 y. On Feb. 19, 1923, he was married to Salome M. Stoltzfus, who died on July 24, 1957. Surviving are 6 sons (Daniel, D. Nevin, Norman L., Lloyd, Lee R., and Marcus H.), 5 daughters (Marie E.-Mrs. Eli J. Yoder, Miriam S.- Mrs. Martin M. Brendle, Mrs. Lena R. Lapp, Mrs. Amanda Beiler, and Reba A.-Mrs. Paul H. Hershey), 36 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Rebecca Mast and Gertrude-Mrs. Chris King). He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 29, in charge of Herman Glick; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Yoder.- Phebe Ethel, daughter of Charles D. and Susanne (Heatwole) Yoder, was born in McPherson Co., Kan., Jan. 26, 1903; died at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kan., Sept. 9, 1981; aged 78 y. Surviving are 5 brothers (Lawrence, Tillman, Willis, Emerson, and Rollin), 4 sisters (Ada Miller, Leah Loucks, Vera Schrag, and Ruth Miller). She served as a missionary in Africa for 35 years. Memorial services were held at the Hesston Mennonite Church on Sept. 19.
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Gish.- Anna, daughter of Amos and Fannie (Nissley)
Fridy, was born June 21, 1894; died Sept. 20, 1981; aged 87 y. She was
married to Martin L. Gish, who died in March 1975. Surviving
are 2 daughters (Lois-Mrs. Lester Martin and Mildred- Mrs. Robert
Groff), 3 sons (Eugene, Samuel, and Roy), 22 grandchildren, 7
great-grandchildren and one sister (Mrs. Ada Hershey). She was
a member of Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, where funeral services
were held Sept. 23, in charge of Richard H. Frank, Ralph Ginder,
and Walter Keener); interment in Bossler Mennonite Cemetery.
Hartzler.- Baby Boy, infant son of Charles and Esther
(Spicher) Hartzler, was stillborn at Lewistown (Pa.) Hospital,
Oct. 4, 1981. Surviving are his parents, paternal grandparents
(Mr. and Mrs. John W. Spicher) and maternal grandmother (Mrs.
Kathryn Hartzler). Graveside services were held at Allensville
Mennonite Cemetery, Oct. 6, in charge of Paul E. Bender.
Miller.- Linda Kay, daughter of George and Jessie (Smith) Walker, was born in Knoxville, Tenn., June 17, 1947; died in an auto accident near Amboy, Ind., Sept. 19; aged 34 y. On Nov. 15, 1980, she was married to Perry Miller, Jr., who survives. Also surviving are her father, and 2 brothers (Leonard and Roger Walker). She was a member of Howard-Miami Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 25, in charge of Lee Miller and Clayton Sommers; interment in Christner Cemetery.
Nussbaum.- Kate, was born in Trail, Ohio, Feb. 4, 1900; died at her home, at Twin Falls, Minn.; aged 81 y. On Dec. 6, 1921, she was married to Menno J. Nussbaum. He preceded her in death, Apr. 24, 1980. Surviving are 2 sons (George and John Nussbaum), one daughter (Ruth Martin), one brother (Lloyd B. Milles*), one sister (Luella Yoder), 17 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 4 sisters. She was a member of Filer Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Royden Schweitzer; interment in Sunset Memorial Park. *[Name was Miller. Kate's maiden name is in her husband, Menno J. Nussbaum's obituary, May 27, 1980 - tlm]
Stouffer.- Lydia Ada, daughter of Benjamin and Lena (Steider) Stouffer, was born in Milford, Neb., Nov. 17, 1899; died at Edmonton, Alta., Sept. 25, 1981; aged 81 y. Surviving are 2 brothers (Joseph C. and John B.). She was a member of Duchess Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Salem Mennonite Church, Sept. 28, in charge of Harold R. Boettger and Merlin L. Stouffer; interment in Salem Church Cemetery.
Sutter.- Elizabeth, daughter of David and Katie (Roth) Wenger, was born in Wayland, Iowa, Mar. 11, 1930; died of cancer at Des Moines, Iowa, Oct. 2, 1981, aged 48 y. On June 26, 1949, she was married to Robert Sutter, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (James and John), 2 brothers (Emery and Glen Wenger), and 2 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Vernon Wyse and Martha-Mrs. Neal Roth). She was a member of Manson Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 5, in charge of Irvin Nussbaum; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana