Gospel Herald Obituaries - August, 1982

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Gospel Herald - Volume 75, Number 31 - August 3, 1982, page 534.

Baer.- Mervin, son of Ephraim and Lovina (Nahrgang) Baer, was born at Haysville, Ont., Nov. 15, 1912; died of a heart attack during surgery at the K & W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Mar. 15, 1982; aged 69 y. On June 3, 1941, he was married to Gertrude Otto, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Daniel, Kenneth, and Rick), 2 daughters (Jean-Mrs. Clifford Klassen and Sharon-Mrs. Jim Reitzel), 8 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Oscar, Allen, Jerry, and Martin), and 5 sisters (Leah, Vinetta, Martha, Mary, and Viola). He was preceded in death by 7 brothers and sisters. He was a member of Nith Valley Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Mar. 17, in charge of Amzie Brubacher.

Emmert.- Sarah, daughter of Emmanuel and Sarah (Mischler) Hochsteller, was born in White Cloud, Mich., June 4, 1906; died at Sheldon Residence Home, Sheldon, Ill., May 2, 1982; aged 75 y. In 1938 she was married to Levi L. Yoder, who died in 1967. She later married William Emmert, who died in 1970. Surviving are 2 sons (Devon A. and Duane A. Yoder), one stepson (Ted Emmert), 6 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Edna Christener). She was preceded in death by one grandson, one brother, and 3 sisters. She was a member of Burr Oak Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 5, in charge of Edwin Bontreger; interment in the Burr Oak Cemetery.

Good.- Mary, daughter of Christian and Verena (Graber) Conrad, was born near Sterling, Ohio, Aug. 10, 1887; died at Goshen, Ind., July 10, 1982; aged 94 y. On Jan. 18, 1916, she was married to Clark 0. Wade, who died in November 1934. In June 1937 she was married to Daniel W. Good, who died in November 1972. Surviving are 2 daughters (Doris-Mrs. L. Odus Rupe and Helen-Mrs. Edwin Alderfer), one son (Harold C.), 2 stepdaughters (Edna Zehr and Esther-Mrs. Mahlon Lapp), one stepson (Lloyd Good), 12 grandchildren, 9 step-grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 17 step-great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Ralph E. Wade) on Mar. 10, 1982. She was a member of Prairie Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Hartzler-Gutermuth Funeral Home on July 12 in charge of Dorsa Mishler and Phil Bedsworth and at Science Ridge Mennonite Church, Sterling, Ill., July 13, in charge of Edwin Alderfer and Aaron Nice; interment in the Science Ridge Mennonite Cemetery.

Harris.- Jerry E., son of Edna J. Denton, was born on Nov. 23, 1946; died at Kentland Nursing Home, Kentland, Ind., May 3, 1982; aged 35 y. He was preceded in death by his mother. He was a member of Burr Oak Mennonite Church. Graveside services were held in Rensselaer, Ind., May 5, in charge of Edwin Bontreger; interment in the Welsh Cemetery.

Landis.- Susie, daughter of Abram and Minnie (Nyce) Derstine, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., Sept. 9, 1902; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., July 10, 1982; aged 79 y. On Sept. 9, 1922, she was married to Linford A. Landis, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Beula-Mrs. Marvin Derstine and Mildred-Mrs. Marvin Moyer), one son (Clyde D.), 3 sisters (Ruth-Mrs. Curtis Loux, Miriam-Mrs. Orie Gingerich, and Kathryn Beckham), and 2 brothers (Ezra and Samuel Derstine). She was a member of Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 13, in charge of Willis Miller, John L. Ruth and Loren E. Swartzendruber; interment in Salford Mennonite Church.

Miley.- Marie Irene, daughter of Frank and Anna (Groff) Strausbaugh, was born in Washington, Co., Md., Oct. 9, 1924; died of cancer at Washington Co. Hospital on July 12, 1982; aged 57 y. She was married to _______ Miley, who died on Mar. 8, 1977. Surviving are one daughter (Jeanette A.), 2 sons (Raymond I. and Edwin), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Francis Davis and Mrs. Ellie Cook). She was a member of Cedar Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Coffman Funeral Home on July 14, in charge of Nelson L. Martin; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Nafziger.- Miranda Lyn, daughter of James and Bonnie (Zehr) Nafziger, was born at Kitchener, Ont.; died at McMaster University Hospital, Hamilton, Ont., June 5, 1982; aged nearly 7 wks. Surviving are 2 sisters (Rachel and Shawna). Funeral services were held at Pioneer Park Christian Fellowship, Kitchener, June 8, in charge of Darrell B. Jantzi; interment in church cemetery.

Rohr.- Milton, son of Valentine and Barbara (Poole) Rohr, was born at New Hamburg, Ont., Apr. 19, 1900; died of lung cancer at Kitchener, Ont., June 28, 1982; aged 82 y. On May 23, 1925, he was married to Alice Cullegan, who died on Dec. 9,1970. On Jan. 12, 1974, he was married to Erma Schmitt, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Edward and Kenneth) and 3 daughters (Elaine Shantz, Gloria Coats, and Diane Rohr). He was a member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 1, in charge of Vernon Leis and Mary Mae Schwartzentruber; interment in Woodland Cemetery.

Ropp.- Ginger Annette, daughter of Darrell and Shirley (Lichti) Ropp, was born at St. Marys Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 23, 1982; died at St. Marys Hospital on June 30, 1982; aged 5 m. Surviving are one sister (Jillian), paternal grandparents (Ivan and Mildred Ropp), and maternal grandparents (Lloyd and Ruth Hoffman). Funeral services were held at Steinman Mennonite Church on July 4, in charge of Vernon B. Zehr and Fred Lichti; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Ruth.- Abram A., son of John and Martha (Alderfer) Ruth, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Sept. 17, 1910; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., July 9, 1982; aged 71 y. He was married to Clara Mae Kulp, who died in 1960. Surviving are 3 children (Donald K.,-Mrs. Charles Bolton, and Phyllis). He was preceded in death by an infant daughter (Marilyn). He was a member of Towamencin Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 11, in charge of Harold Fly and Ellis Mack; interment in Towamencin Cemetery.

Schrag.- Lloyd, son of Daniel and Susan (Myers) Schrag, was born in Baden, Ont., Nov. 5,1903; died of a heart attack at Kitchener, Ont., May 12, 1982; aged 78 y. On Aug. 20, 1927, he was married to Fannie Kenyon, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Ethel Shantz, Fern Scott, Joyce Bravo, and Janet Brezina). He was a member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on May 15, in charge of Vernon Leis and Mary Mae Schwartzentruber.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 75, Number 32 - August 10, 1982, page 550.

Hershberger.- Golda Ellen, daughter of Frank and Lydia (King) Kauffman, was born at Garden City, Mo., Jan. 1, 1902, died at Hesston, Kan., July 19, 1982 aged 80 y. On Oct. 5, 1922, she was married to Elmer D. Hershberger, who died on Oct. 9, 1980. Surviving are one son (Frank), 2 daughters (Doris-Mrs. John Erb and Mary Ann-Mrs. Paul Payne), and one sister (Ida Hershberger). She was a member of Lake Region Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Hesston, Kan., July 20, in charge of Waldo E. Miller and Wesley Jantz and at Lake Region, Detroit Lakes, Minn., July 22, in charge of Glen Birky; interment in Lake Region Mennonite Cemetery.

Hochstetler.- Evelyn Maxine, daughter of Jerry P. and Katie (Gingrich) Yoder, was born at Wolford, N.D., June 16, 1932; died at Mylo, N.D., May 27, 1982; aged 49 y. On Sept. 16, 1952, she was married to Carl Hochstetler, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Leslie, Wesley, Tom, Tim, and Todd), 4 daughters (Eileen, Amy, Alice, and Renita), and 8 grandchildren. She was a member of Lakeview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 1, in charge of Emery Hochstetler and Vernon Hochstetler; interment in Lakeview Mennonite Cemetery.

Hostetler.- Mary Jane, daughter of Joseph and Katherine (McClain) Gerring, was born in Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 30, 1905; died at Upland, Calif., July 4, 1982; aged 76 y. On June 24, 1924, she was married to Guy M. Hostetler, who died on June 30, 1970. Surviving are 2 daughters (Juanita-Mrs. Dale Fahndrich and Carol Ann-Mrs. Ronald Maust), one son (Guy F.), 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one sister (Flora Hamilton), and one brother (Harold Gerring). She was a member of Mt. View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 8, in charge of Donald King; interment in Bellevue Mausoleum, Ontario, Calif.

Hostetler.- Ruth, daughter of Ferdinand and Lina (Gerber) Balmer, was born in Harper, Kan., June 18, 1902; died at Harper, Kan., hospital on July 17, 1982; aged 80 y. On May 23, 1925, she was married to Amra H. Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Dorothy, Helen-Mrs. Vern Miller, Betty-Mrs. Clinton Schmidt, Rosella-Mrs. Henry Kliewer, and Charlene-Mrs. John Oswald), one son (Delbert), and 2 sisters (Rena Glassbum and Dessie Headrick). She was a member of Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 20, in charge of Elmer Wyse and Vern Miller; interment in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

Keller.- Emil, son of John and Anna (Ulrich) Keller, was born in Eureka, Ill., Sept. 10, 1901; died at Williams Co., General Hospital, Montpelier, Ohio, July 13, 1982; aged 80 y. On Apr. 3, 1923, he was married to Anna Roth, who died on Sept. 6, 1976. Surviving are 3 daughters (Joanne-Mrs. Lenin Rivera, Dorothy-Mrs. George Unger, and Carol-Mrs. Bruce Jones), one son (Robert), 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Sarah Kennel and Mrs. Ada Reber). He was preceded in death by 2 sons (Ronald in 1945 and Roger in 1952). He was a member of Salem Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Thompson Funeral Home, Montpelier, Ohio, July 14, in charge of Brad Faler and at Roanoke Mennonite Church on July 16, in charge of Earl Stuckey, Bob Harnish, ana James Detweiler; interment in Roanoke (Ill.) Cemetery.

Lake.- Thomas Adam, son of Gary A. and Lorna C. (Stoltzfus) Lake, was born at Hershey, Pa., Jan. 27, 1982; died following open heart surgery at Hershey Medical Center on June 8, 1982; aged 4 m. Surviving are his parents, grandparents (Christian U. and Ruth W. Stoltzfus and Elizabeth and Reverdy Lake), and great-grandmothers (Gertrude Lake and Jennie Reib). Funeral services were held at Skyline View Brethren in Christ Church, Harrisburg, Pa., June 11, in charge of John R. Reitz, Jr., and Harvey Z. Stoltzfus and at Franklin, Pa., June 12, in charge of William Rodehaver and David S. Lake; interment in Congress Hill Cemetery.

Townsend.- B. Wendell, son of Harry N. and Helen (Honsaker) Townsend, was born at Masontown, Pa., Feb. 8, 1927; died of cancer at Masontown, Pa., June 28, 1982; aged 55 y. He was married to Betty Opel, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Neil and Leroy), one daughter (Beth Ann-Mrs. Donald Lewis), his parents, 3 brothers (Harry N., Jr., Glenn H., and Grant R.), and one sister (Sue-Mrs. Robert Miller). He was a member of Masontown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 1, in charge of Carl W. Opel and Nelson R. Roth; interment in the Greendale Cemetery.

Ware.- Margaret, daughter of Raymond and Blanche McLean, was born at Mt. Pleasant, Pa., Dec. 31, 1925; died of cancer at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa., June 30, 1982; aged 56 y. Surviving are her mother, 4 daughters (Ginnie Overly, Molly Cook, Wendy Myers, and Wilma Myers), 2 sons (Bill and Galen), and 5 grandchildren (one, Randy, whom she raised). She was a member of Scottdale Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Kapr Funeral Home, Scottdale, July 3, in charge of Robert Johnson; interment in Greenridge Cemetery.

Wittrig.- Anna B., daughter of Jacob and Josephine (Lund) Wittrig at Oberlin, Kan., July 29, 1899; died in the West Point (Neb.) Hospital, July 9, 1982; aged 82 y. A sister (Lydia Stutzman) died in 1977. She was a member of Beemer Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 12, in charge of Earnest Kauffman; interment in Beemer Cemetery.

Yoder.- Jerry M., son of Moses and Elizabeth Yoder, was born at Mylo, N.D., Aug. 4, 1903; died of a heart ailment at Rugby, N.D., June 16, 1982; aged 78 y. On Feb. 6, 1929, he was married to Lydia Ann Slaubaugh, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Paul), 3 daughters (Mary, Edna, and Irene), 8 grandchildren, 3 grandchildren, one brother, and one sister. He was a member of Lakeview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 21, in charge of Vernon Hochstetler and Ray Slaubaugh; interment in Lakeview Mennonite Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 75, Number 33 - August 17, 1982, page 566.

Guengerich.- Martha, daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Musselmann) Buckwalter, was born at New Holland, Pa., Aug. 15, 1888; died at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, July 12, 1982; aged 93 y. On Sept. 11, 1923, she was married to William S. Guengerich, who died in 1967. Surviving are one stepdaughter, 2 grandchildren, and one sister (Esther Yoder). She was a member of Wellman Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Powell Funeral Home on July 15, in charge of Ron Kennel; interment in Wellman Mennonite Cemetery.

Kauffman.- W. Wallace, son of Jacob and Lena Kauffman, was born in Lawrence County, Pa., Dec. 18, 1900; died at Cedar Pines Nursing Home, Minneapolis, Minn., June 3, 1982; aged 81 y. On May 25, 1938, he was married to Floy E. Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Marjory- Mrs. Clair Buckwalter and Rachel-Mrs. Steven Nice), 2 sons (David and John), 12 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Ida Kauffman and Florence-Mrs. Gordon Racher), and 3 brothers (David, Harry, and Lee). He was preceded in death by a sister (Dora). In 1925 he was ordained at the South Union Mennonite Church at West Liberty, Ohio. Funeral services were held at the Exeland (Wis.) Mennonite Church on June 8, in charge of Elwood Schrock and J. Otis Yoder; interment in Windfall Lake Cemetery.

Kramer.- Charles Richard, son of David and Sue (Schwartz) Kramer, was born at Quakertown, Pa., Nov. 10, 1964; died at Allentown Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown, Pa., after being struck by an automobile on July 22, 1982; aged 17 y. Surviving are his father, one sister (Kimberly Ann), his paternal grandparents (Wilmer and Edith Kramer) and maternal grandparents (Harry and Blanche Schwartz). Funeral services were held at the Souderton Mennonite Church on July 26, in charge of Glenn Egli and Gerald Clemmer; interment in Souderton Mennonite Cemetery on July 27.

Leu.- Clinton J., son of Clarence and Amanda (Short), was born in Williams Co., Ohio, May 7, 1916; died of heart failure at Wauseon, Ohio, July 15, 1982; aged 66 y. On Feb. 17, 1957, he was married to Helen Stuckey, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Mark and Paul), one granddaughter, 3 brothers (John, Doyle, and Milo), and one sister (Treva Leu). He was preceded in death by one son (Steven) and one brother (Jacob). He was a member of Lockport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 18, in charge of Walter Stuckey and Keith Leinbach.

Lichty.- Barbara Elizabeth, daughter of John and Nancy Nafziger, was born on Wellesley Twp., Ont., Dec. 23, 1931; died at her home in Wellesley, Ont.; aged 50 y. She was married to Peter A. Lichty, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Brenda Mary), one brother (Merlin), and 4 sisters (Eva- Mrs. Jacob S. Lichty, Mary-Mrs. Mahlon Roth, Anna-Mrs. Harold Gerber, and Mrs. Melvin Gerber). She was a member of Maple View cong., where funeral services were held on July 4, in charge of Alvin Leis and Jacob Roes; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Miller.- Libby Christine, daughter of Loren and Carol (Kropf) Miller, was born at Portland, Ore., July 14, 1982; died of an enlarged heart at Portland, Ore., July 17, 1982; aged 3 d. Surviving are her parents and 2 sisters (Leslie and Lori). Funeral services were held at Zion Mennonite Church on July 21, in charge of John Oyer; interment in Zion Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder.- Luella F., daughter of Moses I. and Lucinda (Mast) Miller, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, June 13, 1891; died at Mantua, Ohio, May 3, 1982; aged 90 y. On Feb. 6, 1910, she was married to Christian Stutzman, who died on June 19, 1945. On Nov. 22, 1952, she was married to Eugene Yoder, who died on Sept. 19, 1978. Surviving are one son (George Stutzman), 2 daughters (Myrtle-Mrs. Glenn Shaffer and Marion-Mrs. Richard Miller), 2 stepdaughters (Martha-Mrs. Marcus Oswald and Mary-Mrs. Daniel Hertzler), 8 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Lloyd Miller). She was a member of Aurora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 5, in charge of Lawrence Brunk; interment in church cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 75, Number 34 - August 24, 1982, page 582.

Bontrager.- Chris Perry, son of Dan and Mattie (Gingerich) Bontrager, was born in Iowa Co., Iowa, June 10, 1899; died at Pleasant View Home, Kalona, Iowa, Aug. 3, 1982; aged 83 y. On Feb. 7, 1923, he was married to Viola Hershberger, who survives. Also surviving are 6 daughters (Velma-Mrs. Cecil Christner, Helen-Mrs. Keith Miller, Betty Dyer, Clara Belle-Mrs. Omar Schlabaugh, Carolyn Bontrager, Marjorie-Mrs. Elmer Friesen, and Marilyn), 26 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Marion and Glen), and one sister (Dorothy). He was a member of East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 6, in charge of J. John J. Miller and Lonnie Yoder; interment in East Union Cemetery.

Eigsti.- Edward, son, of Daniel and Elizabeth (Steinman) Eigsti, was born in Waldo Twp., Nov. 29, 1889; died at Maple Lawn Homes, Eureka, Ill., Aug. 1, 1982; aged 92 y. On Dec. 31, 1912, he was married to Alma Slagel, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Edna Shoemaker, Kathryn Reeves, and Esther Sutter), one son (Arthur), 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Waldo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 4, in charge of Lester Zook and Robert Harnish; interment in Waldo Cemetery.

Kavelman.- Neil H., son of Frederick and Evelyn (Woods) Kavelman, was born on May 3, 1920; died of cancer at Kitchener, Ont., July 29, 1982; aged 62 y. He was married to Viola Boshart, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Joan and Grace-Mrs. Dave McGraw), 2 sons (Edward and Dennis), 7 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Henry, Earl, and Howard), and 2 sisters (Katherine-Mrs. Willard Pfohl and Leona-Mrs. Irvin Schroder). He was a member of Erb Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 31, in charge of Wilmer Martin; interment in Erb St. Mennonite Cemetery.

Landis.- Hettie H., daughter of David E. and Fannie K. (Huber) Herr, was born in Lancaster, Pa., Apr. 14, 1895; died at Lancaster General Hospital on Apr. 2, 1982; aged 86 y. On Nov. 23, 1916, she was married to Sanford A. Landis, who died on June 7, 1962. She is survived by 3 sons (David H., Sanford H., and John H.), 3 daughters (I. Elizabeth-Mrs Earl Breneman, Dorothy-Mrs. Paul Charles, and Fannie M. Landis), 23 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Roy H. Herr). She was a member of Mellinger Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 5, in charge of Paul G. Landis and B. Charles Hostetter; interment in the church cemetery.

Nissley.- Dennis Dale, son of Rudolph and Mary (Mullet) Nissley, was born in Glendive, Mont., July 24, 1949; died suddenly at his home on Apr. 18, 1982; aged 32 y. On Sept. 24, 1977, he was married to Laura Hochstetler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Tad Michael and Rob Jeremy), his parents, 2 sisters (Bonnie Nissley and Arlene Jantzi), and one brother (Thomas). He was a member of Red Top Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 22, in charge of Jonas Beachy; interment in the church cemetery.

Slabaugh.- Joseph, son of Neil and Emma Slabaugh, was born in Ohio, June 12, 1908; died at Chesapeake, Va., July 20, 1982; aged 74 y. He was married to Barbara Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Laura Zook and Sharon Zook), one son (Olin), 7 grandchildren, one sister (Sarah Miller), and 2 brothers (Levi and Alva). He was a member of Deep Creek Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Mt. Pleasant Mennonite Church on July 22, in charge of Phil Miller and Robert Mast; interment was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

Wonderley.- Norma, daughter of Roy and Sylvia (McGuire) Dickerson, was born in Montgomery, Ind., Sept. 3, 1934; died at Charlottesville, Va., June 29, 1982; aged 47 y. She was married to Carl P. Wonderley, who survives. Also surviving are her mother, 4 sisters (Mrs. Eldon Swartzentruber, Mrs. Paul Beiler, Catherine Dickerson, and Mrs. Willard Miller), and 4 brothers (Walter E., James R., Dale L, and Roy Dickerson). She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 3, in charge of Phil Miller and Robert Mast; interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 75, Number 35 - August 31, 1982, page 598.

Kennel.- Catherine Danette, infant daughter of Dallas and Lola (Miller) Kennel, Shickley, Neb., was stillborn at Geneva, Neb., July 25, 1982. Surviving are her parents, one sister (Susan), grandparents (Mrs. Peter Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Kennel), and great-grandmother (Mrs. Martha Kennel). Graveside services were held at Salem Mennonite Cemetery on July 27, in charge of Wilton Detweiler and Lee Schlegel.

King.- Mary Lynn, daughter of Ralph and Brenda (Hummel) King, was born at Millersburg, Ohio, July 7, 1982; died on July 8, 1982; aged 1 da. Surviving are one brother (Chad) and 2 sisters (Angela and Melody). Graveside services were held at the Berlin Cemetery in charge of Leon Shrock and Paul Hummel.

Landes.- Jacob H., son of Elias and Elizabeth (Hagey) Landes, was born in Salford Twp., Pa., Apr. 19, 1898; died of a heart attack at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., July 27, 1982; aged 84 y. On Sept. 27, 1919, he was married to Ella Mae D. Swartley, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Loretta-Mrs. Ray P. Landes), 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mattie-Mrs. Dayton L. Landis and Mrs. Alice H. Heavener), and 2 brothers (Howard and Cyrus). He was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church where funeral services were held July 31, in charge of Earl Anders and Floyd Hackman; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Landis.- Norman D., son of Raymond M. and Stella (Delp) Landis, was born at Souderton, Pa., Jan. 17, 1917; died of a heart attack at Lansdale, Pa., Aug. 4, 1982; aged 65 y. On May 14, 1938, he was married to Hannah R. Henning, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Doris L.-Mrs. Leroy J. Alderfer and Marlene-Mrs. Jacob Alderfer), 2 sons (N. Glenn and Arlen R.), his father, 12 grandchildren, 2 sisters, and 3 brothers. He was a member of Plains Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 8, in charge of John E. Lapp and Gerald C. Studer; interment in Plains Cemetery.

Lefever.- Mary, daughter of Christian and Stella (Mowrer) Hostetler, was born in Manor Twp., Pa., Dec. 16, 1920; died at Lancaster, Pa., July 26, 1982; aged 61 y. On Jan. 3, 1942, she was married to Elvin G. Lefever, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Allon, Raymond, and David), one daughter (Grace), 7 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Harvey and Harold), and 4 sisters (Elizabeth, Dora, Miriam, and Esther). She was preceded in death by an infant daughter. She was a member of Mellinger Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on July 29, in charge of B. Charles Hostetter, Paul G. Landis, and Landis Myer; interment in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.

Miller.- Alvin E., son of Eli M. and Mary (Miller) Miller, was born at Middlefield, Ohio, Apr. 17,1910; died at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Ind., Aug. 6, 1982; aged 72 y. On June 4, 1940, he was married to Edna Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Sarah-Mrs. Melvin Mullet, Velma- Mrs. Dennis Lechlitner, Mary Ann-Mrs. David Suter, and Inez-Mrs. DeWayne Householter), 13 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Joe E. and Jacob E), and 2 sisters (Elizabeth-Mrs. Albert Leichty and Tillie-Mrs. Harley Hochstetler). He was a member of North Main Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 9, in charge of John C. King; interment in Union Center Cemetery.

Sauder.- Philip Daniel, son of Clair H. and Nancy (Rohrer) Sauder was stillborn at Ephrata, Pa., Aug. 5, 1982. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Timothy R. and Michael A.), paternal grandfather (Daniel E. Sauder), maternal grandparents (Elmer H. and Ruth Rohrer), and maternal great-grandparents (J. Clarence and Vera Garber). Graveside services were held at Metzler Mennonite Cemetery on Aug. 13, in charge of Wilbert Lind and J. Elvin Martin.

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