Gospel Herald Obituaries - December, 1982

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Gospel Herald - Volume 75, Number 49 -December 7, 1982, page 846.

Amstutz.- Velma, daughter of Amos B. and Fanny (Zuercher) Amstutz, was born near Dalton, Ohio, June 22, 1907; died of an apparent heart attack at her home on Nov. 18, 1982; aged 75 y. On Aug. 21, 1930, she was married to Amos D. Amstutz, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Anna Jean- Mrs. Clayton Geiser, Evelyn Jane Amstutz, and Elaine-Mrs. Johnwilliam Boyer), one son (Gordon), 6 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 4 step-great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (B. U. Amstutz and Evan C. Amstutz), and 4 sisters (Evelyn-Mrs. Harvey Nussbaum, Sylvia-Mrs. Mose Martin, Mildred-Mrs. William S. Nussbaum, and Edith-Mrs. Harvey Schrock). She was a member of the Kidron Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 21, in charge of Bill Detweiler and Ray Himes; interment in the Kidron church cemetery.

Gahler.- Johanna Freda, daughter of George and Anna Ziegler, was born at Fairbolt, Minn., July 17, 1885; died at Willamette Falls Hospital, Oregon City, Ore., Nov. 12, 1982; aged 97 y. On Dec. 24, 1905, she was married to John Gahler, who died on Mar. 13, 1976. Surviving are 2 sons (Lester and Vernon Gahler), 4 daughters (Clara Gingerich, Hilda Reist, Bertha Kanagy, and Dorothy Miller), 14 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 15, in charge of John P. Oyer; interment in Zion Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Grieser.- Alta M., daughter of Harmon and Lydia (Beck) Short, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, Jan. 6, 1901; died of a heart attack at Wauseon, Ohio, Nov. 4, 1982; aged 81 y. On Feb. 13, 1923, she was married to Nelson Grieser, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Leon, Robert, and Ralph), one daughter (Helen-Mrs. Marshall Boyers), 11 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, one brother (Glenferd Short), and one sister (Letha-Mrs. Lester Richer). One son (Edward) preceded her in death. She was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 7, in charge of Ellis Croyle and Olen Nofziger; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Halteman.- Laura, daughter of John 0. and Catherine Moyer, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., June 14, 1902; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Nov. 15, 1982; aged 80 y. She was married to Melvin C. Halteman, who died in 1967. Surviving are 6 daughters (Sara H.-Mrs. Henry D. Kulp, Eva H.-Mrs. Ernest D. Godshall, Florence H.-Mrs. Paul W. Weaver, Kathryn H.-Mrs. Clayton W. Detweiler, Loretta H.-Mrs. Omar W. Miller, and Margaret H.-Mrs. Gerald Allebach), 2 sons (Russell L. and Lester L. Halteman), 34 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Abram M. and Edgar M.), and 2 sisters (Margaret-Mrs. Leroy Derstine and Irene-Mrs. David Myers). She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 18, in charge of Floyd Hackman and Curtis Bergey; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Ruth.- John Landis, son of Allen R. and Sallie (Landis) Ruth, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., June 2, 1898; died at North Penn Hospital, Lansdale, Pa., Nov. 12, 1982; aged 84 y. On Jan. 7, 1928, he was married to L. Mae Kratz, who survives. Also surviving are one son (John K.), one daughter (Mary- Mrs. Thomas Mingledorff), 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one brother (Henry L.), and one sister (Mary Ann Ruth). He was preceded in death by an infant son (David). He was a member of Line Lexington Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 15, in charge of Kenneth Seitz, John L. Ruth, and Wayne Kratz; interment in Line Lexington Mennonite Cemetery.

Troyer.- Maxine E., daughter of Bill and Gladys Troyer, was born in Goshen, Ind., Sept. 5, 1959; died at Whitesburg, Ky., Nov. 7; 1982; aged 23 y. Surviving are her parents, 2 brothers (Maurice and Mark), and 2 sisters (Marjana Tribble and Marcile). She was a member of Marion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 11, in charge of Tim Lichti and Paul Lauver; interment in Shore Cemetery.

Yoder.- Catherine, daughter of John S. and Fannie (Miller) Beachy, was born at Arthur, Ill., Feb. 2, 1888; died at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, Nov. 10, 1982; aged 94 y. On Dec. 12, 1907, she was married to Jonas I. Yoder, who died on Apr. 17, 1947. Surviving are 3 sons (Benjamin, Jonas, and Isaac), 4 daughters (Fannie, Velma, Esther, and Sarah), 45 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Ben, Ezra, and Jonas), and 3 sisters (Martha, Lizzie, and Fannie). She was preceded in death by one son (Roman), one daughter (Martha), 3 brothers (Samuel, Annanias, and Joseph), and 2 sisters (Bertha and Esther). She was a member of Sunnyside Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 13, in charge of David L. Yoder and Morris Swartzendruber; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 75, Number 50 -December 14, 1982, page 862.

Baumgartner.- Martha, daughter of Abraham, Jr., and Mary (Steiner) Falb, was born at Mt. Eaton, Ohio, May 27, 1894; died at Orrville Dunlap Hospital, Nov. 24, 1982; aged 88 y. On Nov. 25, 1919, she was married to Albert Baumgartner, who died Nov. 22, 1955. Surviving are one daughter (Esther-Mrs. Titus Gerber), 4 grandchildren, one great-grandson, and one sister (Mrs. Lydia Nussbaum). One son died in infancy. She was a charter member of Kidron Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 27, in charge of Bill Detweiler; interment in church cemetery.

Hostetler.- Ruth Rebekah, daughter of Ira and Susie (Hershberger) Zook, was born at Allensville, Pa., Oct. 19, 1898; died at Westover, Md., Nov. 14, 1982; aged 84 y. On Dec. 19, 1919, she was married to Chancey Hostetler, who died July 19, 1974. Surviving are 2 sons (Harold and Norman), one daughter (Anna), 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Carrie Peachey and Maude Hooks), and 2 brothers (Paul and Henry Zook). She was a member of Holly Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 17, in charge of Linford D. King, Amos King, and Abe Minnich; interment in Holly Grove Cemetery.

Mininger.- Paul S., son of James and Barbara (Souder) Mininger, was born at Harleysville, Pa., Feb. 23, 1917; died of a heart attack at his home in Souderton, Pa., Nov. 20, 1982; aged 65 y. On Aug. 16, 1941, he was married to Dorothy H. Moyer, who survives. Surviving are 2 daughters (Pauline-Mrs. Richard Meszaros and Doris-Mrs. Leon Johnson), 2 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Raymond and Christian Mininger), and one sister (Ruth-Mrs. Emil Godshall). He was preceded in death by one brother (Wilmer) and one sister (Mrs. Lizzie Miller). He was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 24, in charge of Floyd Hackman and Curtis Bergey; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Moyer.- Alice D., daughter of Jacob S. and Mary (Derstine) Moyer, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Mar. 21, 1908; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Nov. 18, 1982; aged 74 y. She was preceded in death by 5 sisters and 5 brothers. She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 22, in charge of Earl Anders, Jr., and Floyd Hackman; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Steinman.- Ezra, son of Joseph and Catherine (Schmidt) Steinman, was born at New Hamburg, Ont., July 12, 1897; died at Batavia, N.Y., Nov. 14, 1982; aged 85 y. On Mar. 3, 1920, he was married to Magdalena Streicher, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Rosetta-Mrs. Ammon Mast, 2 sons (Elman and Donald), 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers (Jacob, Nicholas, and Menno), 2 half sisters (Magdalena Albrecht and Katie Moser), and 4 half brothers (Christian, Joseph, Solomon, and Abraham Steinman). He was a member of Clarence Center Akron Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 17, in charge of Howard S. Bauman; interment in Good Cemetery.

Correction: The obituary of Ezra Steinman, (Dec. 14, Gospel Herald), should have included the name of his surviving sister, Mary Steinman, of Cambridge, Ont.

 

Stutzman.- Harley D., son of Jake and Mary (Danner) Stutzman, was born at Milford, Neb., Feb. 3, 1932; died at Aurora, Neb., Nov. 16, 1982; aged 50 y. On Aug. 7, 1959, he was married to Arla Schweitzer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Byran and Wendell). He was a member of Wood River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 19, in charge of Cloy Roth; interment in Wood River Mennonite Cemetery.

Zimmerman.- Tilla Ann, daughter of Joseph K. and Anna (Miller) Yoder, was born at Garden City, Mo., Sept. 8, 1895; died at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kan., Oct. 19, 1982; aged 87 y. On Feb. 21, 1924, she was married to J. Milton Zimmerman, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one brother (Alpha Yoder) and one sister (Mrs. Ella Bickel). She was preceded in death by 4 brothers. She was a member of Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 22 in charge of Darrell Zook; interment in Clearfork Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 75, Number 51 -December 21, 1982, page 878.

Beachy.- Annie, daughter of Menno and Minnie (Yoder) Hershberger, was born at Grantsville, Md., June 3. 1901, died of a heart attack at Milford, Del., Nov. 15, 1982; aged 78 y. On Mar. 8, 1925, she was married to Joel D. Beachy, who died on Feb. 17, 1978. Surviving are 4 sons (Claude, Alvie, Ivan, and Stanley), 2 daughters (Lela-Mrs. Allen Beachy and Margaret-Mrs. Virgil Hershberger), 22 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers, and one sister. She was a member of Greenwood Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Maple Glen Conservative Mennonite Church, Grantsville, Md., Nov. 18, in charge of Ivan Maust and Paul Bender; interment in Maple Glen Church Cemetery. Memorial services were held at Greenwood Mennonite Church, Greenwood, Del., Nov. 20, in charge of Jay Biggs and Alvin Mast.

Buehler.- William, son of Urias and Leah (Brubacher) Buehler, was born in Hawkesville, Ont., Mar 16, 1904; died at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Nov. 5. 1982; aged 78 y. In January 1929 he was married to Lavina Bauman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Melvin, Willard. and Kenneth), one daughter (Martha-Mrs. Sidney Brubacher), 16 grandchildren. 4 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Maude-Mrs. Edwin Bauman and Susan-Mrs. Charles Moser), 3 stepsisters (Lovina and Anna Brubacher and Harriet Martin), and one stepbrother (Henry Brubacher). He was a member of Hawkesville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 8. in charge of Gordon Martin; interment in Hawkesville Cemetery.

Driver.- Andrea Kay, infant daughter of Albert C. and Iris (Beckler) Driver, was born in Durham, N.C., Nov. 24, 1982, died at Duke University Medical Center on Nov. 25, 1982; aged 1 d. Surviving are her parents, a twin sister (Annette May), one brother (Kevin Albert), and paternal grandparents (Albert and Martha Driver). Memorial services were held in the chapel room at Duke University Hospital on Nov. 28, in charge of Frank E. Nice.

Eimen.- Fannie, daughter of Daniel and Barbara (Zehr), Eimen, was born near Wayland, Iowa, Nov. 5, 1886; died at Parkview Home, Wayland, Iowa, Nov. 20, 1982; aged 96 y. She was preceded in death by six sisters and 6 brothers. She was a member of Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 23, in charge of Ed Miller; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Grieser.- Emma, daughter of Sam and Katie (Nofziger) Sauder, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, Feb. 15, 1898; died at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home, Archbold, Ohio, Nov. 22, 1982; aged 84 y. On Dec. 16, 1924, she was married to Aaron Grieser, who died on May 29, 1980. Surviving are 4 daughters (Leora Nafziger, Elsie-Mrs. Alton Klopfenstein, Clela-Mrs. Isaac Stoll, and Lois Myers), one son (Ernest Grieser), 21 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren, 15 step-great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Laura Roth, Carrie Miller, and Viola Aeschliman), and one brother (Mel Sauder). She was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Mabel Ann in 1925 and Ada in 1977). She was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 24, in charge of Ellis B. Croyle; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Hartman.- Laura, daughter of Joseph H. and Mary (Stuckey) Miller, was born at Louisville, Ohio, Dec. 20, 1923; died of a heart condition at Louisville, Ohio, Nov. 29, 1982; aged 58 y. On Apr. 5, 1947, she was married to Harold Hartman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Nancy-Mrs. James Schneider, Grace Hartman, and Emily-Mrs. Rodger Hastay), one son (Franklin Hartman), 5 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mrs. Delilah Swegheimer, Leona Miller, twin sister Mrs Lois Marner, and Evelyn Smith), and one brother (Floyd Miller). She was a member of Beech Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 2, in charge of Richard Ross; interment in church cemetery.

Hope.- Dorothy E., daughter of Charles and Jennie (Stedoford) Hope, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., July 28, 1923; died at her home on Nov. 19, 1982; aged 59 y. Surviving are 2 brothers (Paul and Charles) and 2 sisters (Grace and Eleanor). She was a member of Diamond Street Mennonite Church. where funeral services were held, in charge of Luke Stoltzfus, Freeman Miller, and Charles Baynard; interment in Glenwood Memorial Gardens.

Horst.- Clarence A., son of Abram and Gertrude Horst, was born in Big Spring, Md., June 4, 1914; died at Bethel Hospital, Newton, Kan., Nov. 21, 1982; aged 68 y. On June 4, 1937, he was married to Ida Eshleman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Donald and Roy), 2 daughters (Ruby-Mrs. Tom Sawini and Twila-Mrs. Rick Van Rossum), 2 brothers (Preston and Karl), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Virginia Martin, Mrs. Kathryn Christ, and Beulah Horst). One son (Delmar) preceded him in death. He was ordained to the ministry on Feb. 12, 1950, and served congregations at Mt. Home, Ark.; Twin Falls, Idaho; and Spring Valley, Canton, Kan. He was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 23. in charge of Jerry Quiring, Paul Friesen, and Dan Johnston; interment in Eastlawn Cemetery.

Martin.- Isaiah, son of Amos E. and Elizabeth (Martin) Martin, was born in Wallenstein, Ont., July 12, 1905; died at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., May 28, 1982; aged 76 y. On Jan. 26, 1928, he was married to Lydian Brox, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Eileen-Mrs. Clarence Heintz and Ida-Mrs. Aden Brubacher), 2 sons (Roy and Howard). 20 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Lizzie Bauman and Mrs. Christine Cressman). Two sons preceded him in death. He was a member of Hawkesville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 31, in charge of David Garber and Paul Martin; interment in Hawkesville Cemetery.

Nitzsche.- Lillian L., daughter of Otto and Anna (Ulrich) Dykast, was born in Cuming Co., Nev., July 4, 1915; died at Marian Health Center, Sioux City, Iowa, Nov. 17, 1982; aged 67 y. On July 30, 1933, she was married to Arthur Nitzsche, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Art, Jr., Merlin, and Jerry), 3 daughters (Norma-Mrs. Gerald Doescher, Alice-Mrs. Milton Holtz, and Judy-Mrs. Richard Beck), 23 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, one brother (Emil), and 2 sisters (Betty Wittrig and Shirley Wittrig). She was a member of Beemer Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 20, in charge of Ivan Troyer; interment in the Beemer Cemetery.

Snyder.- Howard, son of Moses and Mary (Wismer) Snyder, died at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Nov. 20, 1982; aged 71 y. He was married to Charlea Kolb, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Pat-Mrs. Robert Janowski, Linda Snyder, and Marybeth Snyder), 3 sons (Bob, Bill, and John), 5 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Gladys-Mrs. Aaron Grove and Norma-Mrs. Gordon Shantz). He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 23, in charge of Glenn Brubacher and Brice Balmer; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Swartzendruber.- Edward Loyd, son of Amos C. and Eliza (Yoder) Swartzendruber, was born in Iowa City, Iowa, Mar. 14, 1904; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Nov. 13, 1982, aged 78 y. On Dec. 25, 1926, he was married to Katherine Erb, who died on Feb. 14, 1982. Surviving are one son (Dean), 2 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. Alvin Grasse and Mary-Mrs. Charles Lechner), 18 grandchildren. 8 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Chris Swartzendruber). He was a member of Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 16, in charge of Orie Wenger; interment in West Union Cemetery.

Thoman.- Richard A., son of John J. and Amy (Zook) Thoman, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, Jan. 27, 1922; died at University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 7, 1982; aged 60 y. On June 18, 1946, he was married to Helen Regier, who survives. Also surviving are one son (John R.), 2 daughters (Joy-Mrs. Gary Bragg and Janice Thoman), 6 grandchildren, and one brother (Joe). He was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 10, in charge of David Gehman and Jerry Regier; interment in Fairview Cemetery, West Liberty, Ohio.

Wagler.- Ada Marie, daughter of Jacob and Magdalena (Christner) Hirschy, was born at Noble, Iowa, Aug. 22, 1896; died at her home in Wayland, Iowa, Sept. 21, 1982; aged 86 y. On Jan. 26, 1916, she was married to John Wagler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Elmer and Earles), 9 daughters (Myndell-Mrs. Dillon Boshart, Esther-Mrs. Dennis Boshart, Ruth-Mrs. Victor Miller, Dorothy-Mrs. Clarence Wenger, Lois-Mrs. Rollin Short, Ardith-Mrs. Mervin Eigsti, Mary Ellen-Mrs. Einor Stoltzfus, Verla-Mrs. Merle Conrad, and Kaye-Mrs. Mahlon Schweitzer), 56 grandchildren, and 68 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 9 brothers and 3 grandchildren. She was a member of Sugarcreek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept, 24, in charge of Ed Miller and Vernon Gerig; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Witmer.- Mabel K., daughter of Linton D. and Katie (Stauffer) Myers, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Oct. 2, 1923; died at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 7, 1982; aged 59 y. On Oct. 2, 1943, she was married to Paul M. Witmer, who survives. Also surviving are one son (J. Richard), 7 daughters (Janet-Mrs. Elvin Peifer, Mary Ellen, Jean-Mrs. Richard Stauffer, Barbara-Mrs. John Brubaker, Jr., Doris-Mrs. Dale Fahnestock, Betty-Mrs. Stephen Charles, and Rosalie), 13 grandchildren, 6 brothers (Elmer, John, Paul, Robert. Earl, and Lloyd Myers). and 2 sisters (Anna-Mrs. Menno Shelly and Alma-Mrs. Norman Brackbill). One sister preceded her in death. She was a member of Hernley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 10, in charge of Howard Witmer and Donald Nauman; interment in Hernley Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 75, Number 52 -December 28, 1982, page 901.

Amstutz.- Irene, daughter of Jacob and Anna (Moser) Sommer, was born in Kidron, Ohio, Oct. 28, 1908; died of a heart attack at Wooster Community Hospital, Wooster, Ohio, Dec. 4, 1982; aged 74 y. On June 28, 1931, she was married to B. U. Amstutz, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Doris-Mrs. Wayne North, Shirley-Mrs. Edwin Toole, and Gloria-Mrs. Curt Nussbaum), one son (Kenneth), 14 grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Ellen-Mrs. Allen Bixler, Alma, Rose, and Esther-Mrs. Delvin Gerber). She was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 2 brothers. She was a member of Kidron Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Dec. 7. in charge of Bill Detweiler and Joe Gerber; interment in Kidron Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Delagrange.- Joseph, son of Joseph R. and Mary (Lengacher) Delagrange, was born Sept. 17, 1917; died of a heart attack at his home on Nov. 29, 1982; aged 65 y. On Oct. 23, 1949, he was married to Irene Leichty, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Clara Mae-Mrs. Elmer Cross), 5 sons (Marvin, Elvin, Allen, Harold, and Garold), 15 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Leah-Mrs. Menno Delagrange and Anna Delagrange), and one brother (Ben). He was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter and 2 brothers. He was a member of Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 2, in charge of Vernon E. Bontreger and Don Delagrange; interment in Miller Cemetery.

Detwiler.- Walter, son of Jacob and Lizzie (Swartley) Detwiler, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Feb. 6, 1909; died at Chester County Hospital, West Chester, Pa., Oct. 5, 1982; aged 73 y. On Mar. 17, 1934, he was married to Edna Mininger, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Lowelt, Marlin, and Ronald), one daughter (Rhoda-Mrs. Ronald Leisenring), and 24 grandchildren. He was a member of West Chester Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Frazer Mennonite Church, Oct. 9, in charge of Joseph Kennel; interment in Frazer Mennonite Cemetery.

Gascho.- Mary E., daughter of Joel and Barbara (Miller) Reber, was born at Wellman, Iowa, Nov. 3, 1901; died of cancer at Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Nov. 30, 1982; aged 81 y. On Aug. 27, 1930, she was married to Nick Gascho, who survives. Also surviving are 2 stepsons (Gerald and Stanley Gascho), one stepdaughter (Celesta-Mrs. Kenneth Snyder), 15 step-grandchildren, 9 step-great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Katie-Mrs. Art Schweitzer and Bertha-Mrs. Maynard Brenneman). She was a member of Pigeon River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 3, in charge of Luke Yoder and Ivan Gascho; interment in church cemetery.

Garnand.- Roy Evans, was born Mar. 5, 1901; died of a heart attack at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, Fla., Nov. 18, 1982; aged 81 y. He was married to Elsie ____ who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Doris Plessinger, Margaret Layman, Louise Kraus, and Estelle Grieser) and 2 sons (Roy, Jr., and George). He was a member of Warwick River Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point, Va., Nov. 21, in charge of Truman H. Brunk; interment in Warwick River Church Cemetery.

Hertzler.- Alta G., daughter of Adam and Martha (Showalter) Martin, was born in Maugansville, Md., Nov. 27, 1937; died of cancer at Goshen, Ind., Dec. 3, 1982; aged 45 y. On May 11, 1957, she was married to James R. Hertzler, who survives. Also surviving are her parents, 2 sons (Philip and Randal), one sister (Mrs. Betty Jane Horst), and 2 brothers (Arlin and Leo). She was a member of Goshen College Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Dec. 6, in charge of Arnold C. Roth, Rachel S. Fisher, and J. Lawrence Burkholder; interment in Violett Cemetery.

Hurst.- Edna, daughter of Frederick and Nancy Schmiedindorf, was born in Preston, Ont., Jan. 10, 1913; died at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, Nov. 1, 1982; aged 69 y. On Dec. 27, 1939, she was married to Simeon Hurst, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Ellwood), 3 daughters (Nancy Ann Hurst, Mary-Mrs. Harvey Frey and Ruth-Mrs. David Rice), 4 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Fred and John), and 4 sisters (Elizabeth, Rose Kirkbride, Mary Leland, and Isabel Hurst). She was preceded in death by an infant son, Daniel, in 1946. Edna and her husband served as missionaries in East Africa for 25 years. She was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Preston Mennonite Church, in charge of Gerry Vanderworp and Donald R. Jacobs.

King.- Emmett D., son of Milo V. and Emma K. (Yoder) King, was born at Garden City, Mo., May 10, 1898; died of cancer at Green Hills Center, West Liberty, Ohio, Dec. 5, 1982; aged 84 y. On Oct 7, 1923, he was married to Kathryn M. Plank, who died Nov. 3, 1974. Surviving are 2 sons (Eldon and John King), one daughter (Esther-Mrs. Herman King), 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Myrtle King and Mabel King). One brother preceded him in death. He was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 8, in charge of Duane Beck; interment in Oak Grove Mennonite Cemetery.

Lehman.- Anna Margie, daughter of Joseph S. and Esther (Kreider) Lehman, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., June 19, 1917; died of cancer at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., Dec. 2, 1982; aged 65 y. Surviving is one sister (Araminta-Mrs. Lester C. Shank). She was a member of Park View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 4, in charge of Owen Burkholder and Ira E. Miller, and at East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 5, in charge of Lester Weaver and Harold Book; interment in Paradise Mennonite Cemetery.

Miller.- Levi E., son of Eli and Elizabeth (Raber) Miller, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, June 26, 1919; died of a heart attack at Sarasota, Fla., Nov. 11, 1982; aged 63 y. In 1945, he was married to Elvina Troyer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Mary McLead, Luella-Mrs. Dave Snyder, and Viola-Mrs. Elias Enrigues), 2 sons (Edwin and Marvin), 4 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Neal E. and Eli E.). He was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 15, in charge of Alvin Kanagy; interment in Walnut Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Schrock.- Elmer, son of Joseph and Bella (Yorop) Schrock, was born in Thurman, Colo., Feb. 17, 1901; died of heart failure at Albany, Ore., Nov. 19, 1982; aged 81 y. On Sept. 13, 1925, he was married to Bertha Heyerly, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Eldon and Perry), 2 daughters (Dora Willems and Florence Gerig), 25 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Davie, Melvin, Raymond, and Leroy), and 3 sisters (Emma Resser, Ann Roth, and Fannie Schrock). He was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 23, in charge of Clarence Gerig and Roy E. Hostetler; interment in Fairview Church Cemetery.

Thomas.- Pauline, daughter of Charles and Emma (Wingard), was born in Johnstown, Pa., May 26, 1924; died at Harrisburg (Pa.) General Hospital, Oct. 29, 1982; aged 58 y. She was married to Lester Thomas, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Luetta-Mrs. Ray Gordon and Barbara), one son (David), 4 grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Clair, Morris, and Charles). She was a member of Weaver Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 1, in charge of Harold E. Thomas and Harry Y. Shetler; interment in Richland Cemetery.

Weaver.- William Edwin, son of Cleo and Edith (Metzler) Weaver, was born in College Park, Md., Mar. 19, 1957; died at Bowie, Md., Nov. 20, 1982; aged 25 y. Surviving are his parents, 3 brothers (Larry, Richard, and Kenneth), and one sister (Susan). He was a member of the Hyattsville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 23. in charge of Bob Moser, Ivan Magal, and Bob and Mary Ann Shreiner; interment in Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Md.

Yoder.- Jerry P., son of Peter and Nancy (Yoder) Yoder, was born in Rolette Co , N.D., May 3, 1898; died of a heart attack at Rugby, N.D., Oct. 15, 1982; aged 84 y. On Mar. 23, 1919, he was married to Catherine E. Gingerich, who died on June 2, 1973. Surviving are 7 daughters (Ethel, Ellen, Bernice, Bessie, Loretta, Bonnie, and Vera). 4 sons (Ralph, Loren, Neal, and Dewey), 6 brothers, and 5 sisters. He was preceded in death by 2 sons (James and Earl), and 2 daughters (Alice and Evelyn). He was a member of Lakeview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 19. in charge of Vernon Hochstetler, Elmer Borntrager, and Glen Birky; interment in Lakeview Mennonite Cemetery.

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