Brackbill, Myrtle H., daughter of Cornelius and Fannie (Shirk) Haldeman, was born in Winchester, Va., July 29, 1893; died of a cardiac arrest at Phoenixville on Jan. 22, 1982; aged 88 y. On May 19, 1915, she was married to Harry G. Brackbill, who died on Dec. 7, 1966. Surviving are 2 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. Emery King and Gertrude-Mrs. Horace Hartshaw), 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Ruth-Mrs. Milton Brackbill). She was preceded in death by 2 infant daughters (Esther and Myrtle). She was a member of Frazer Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 24, in charge of Ray Geigley, Ralph Malin, Charles Hostetter, and Amos Sauder; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Christophel, Reuben Landis, son of Samuel and Amanda (Bossler) Christophel, was born in Dauphin Co., Pa., Sept. 21, 1911; died at his home in Harrisonburg, Va., Jan. 30 1982; aged 70 y. On Mar. 1, 1936, he was married to Edna Clemens Schlosser, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Christine-Mrs. Vernon A. Mast, Suzanne-Mrs. Paul G. Landis, and Rosemary-Mrs. Alexander C. Smith IV), 3 sons (Peter C., Paul Reuben, and John Clayton), 14 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mabel-Mrs. Paul S. Jones and Ruth-Mrs. Carroll Walter), and one brother (David L.). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Deborah Elizabeth) and one sister (Naomi). He was a member of Park View Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held at Harrisonburg Mennonite Church on Feb. 1, in charge of Herman Reitz, Owen Burkholder, and Samuel Janzen; interment in Lindale Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Egli, Tillie, daughter of Peter and Lena (Zehr) Ulrich, was born at Manson, Iowa, May 25, 1899; died at Pocahontas, Iowa, Feb. 8, 1982; aged 82 y. On Feb. 26, 1919, she was married to Elmer Egli, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Winnie Egli), 2 daughters (Helen-Mrs. Bill Junkman and Margaret-Mrs. Ed Lindebak), 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 stepgrandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Viola Hooley). She was a member of the Manson Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 1, in charge of Irvin Nussbaum; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Fetters, Thelma B., daughter of John and Mamie Ann (Hudspeth) Shumate, was born in Greeley, Colo., Oct. 19, 1905; died at Parkview Manor, Feb. 2, 1982; aged 76 y. On Nov. 2, 1921, she was married to Elmer Fetters, who died in 1967. Surviving are 5 sons (Charles, Cecil, Elmer Eugene, Albert, and William), 2 daughters (Altis-Mrs. Leon Tisdale and Ruth-Mrs. Kenneth Matson), 21 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Dewie and Bernie Hyden). She was a member of Wellman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 4, in charge of Ron Kennel; interment in Wellman Cemetery.
Gingerich, Ida Kathleen, daughter of Jacob and Agnes
(Drane) Schwartzentruber, was born in Hay Twp., Aug. 20,
1911; died at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, Ont., Jan. 29, 1982;
aged 70 y. On April 3, 1934, she was married to Roy Gingerich,
who survives. Also surviving are one son (Melvin), one daughter
(Shirley-Mrs. Clayton Steckle), and 8 grandchildren. One son (LeRoy)
died in infancy. She was a member of Zurich Mennonite Church,
where funeral services were held on Feb. 1, in charge of Clayton
Kuepfer and Ephraim Gingerich; interment in Zurich Mennonite Cemetery.
Griffin, Jesse Lewis, son of Johnny and Elnora (Walton)
Griffin, was born at Macon, Ga., Aug. 17, 1922; died of
a heart attack at Cleveland, Ohio, Jan. 29, 1982; aged 59 y. On
July 25, 1942, he was married to Frances Tolliver, who survives.
Also surviving are one son (Jesse Lewis, Jr.), 4 grandchildren,
and one sister (Johnnie Mae Griffin). He was a member of Lee Heights
Community Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 4,
in charge of Vern Miller; interment in Highland Park Cemetery.
Horst, Silas Jacob, son of Francis W. and Margaret (Hoover) Horst, was born in Newton, Kan., Jan. 11, 1893; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Dec. 19, 1981; aged 88 y. On Sept. 30, 1923, he was married to Nellie Showalter, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Hazel-Mrs. John Bell), 2 sons (Ray and Allen), 4 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one brother (Clayton). He was preceded in death by one son (Emery). On Aug. 10, 1924, he was ordained to the ministry and served the Liberty Mennonite Church. He was a member of Wellman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 23, in charge of Ron Kennel; interment in Wellman Cemetery.
Kauffman, Sadie Ruth, daughter of Joseph K. and Annie (Kauffman) Hartzler, was born on Nov. 3, 1903; died of congestive heart failure on Dec. 31, 1981; aged 78 y. On Nov. 5, 1924, she was married to Alden J. Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Virginia-Mrs. Ray Cherry, Betty-Mrs. Melvin J. Yoder, Ina-Mrs. John S. Yoder, Fern-Mrs. Lee M. Hartzler, and Esther-Mrs. John A. Kauffman), 5 sons (Glenn, Mark, Dean, Dennis, and Gary), 25 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Mabel Glick, Mrs. Edna King, and Mrs. Annabelle Yoder), and one brother (Joseph H. Hartzler). She was preceded in death by one son, one daughter, 2 brothers, and one sister. She was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 3, in charge of Leroy Umble and Ivan Yoder; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.
Litwiller, Kathryn Vietta, daughter of Joseph and Fannie (Hieser) King, was born near Fisher, Ill., Sept. 22, 1899; died at Pekin Memorial hospital on Jan. 20, 1982; aged 82 y. On Oct. 9, 1919, she was married to Ervin Litwiller, who died on Feb. 7, 1980. Surviving are one daughter (Viola-Mrs. Peter Graber), 3 sons (William, Delton, and Walter), 17 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Ralph and Ora King). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and one granddaughter. She was a member of Hopewell Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 23, in charge of Aden Yoder and James Detweiler; interment in Hopedale Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Musselman, Irene, daughter of Nathaniel and Malinda Snider, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Aug. 30, 1901; died at Fairview Mennonite Home on Jan. 21, 1982; aged 80 y. She was married to Edgar Musselman, who preceded her in death on Dec. 21, 1979. Surviving are one son (Elmer), 3 daughters (Helen-Mrs. Mearl Steckley, Nelda-Mrs. Ralph Shantz, and Arlene-Mrs. James Burnett), 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Clifford and Lloyd), and one sister (Arabelle-Mrs. Henry Wideman). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and one sister. She was a member of Preston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 24, in charge of Willis Breckbill and Rufus Jutzi; interment in Hagey Cemetery.
Ray, Nellie, daughter of Robert O. and Margaret (Armentrout) Ashenfelter, was born at Petersburg, W. Va., Apr. 10, 1911; died of a heart attack at Harrisonburg, Va., Feb. 5, 1982; aged 70 y. On Jan. 13, 1929, he was married to Marion Early Ray, who died on June 29, 1975. Surviving are 3 sons (Marion Early, Jr., Robert Joseph, and Elwood Grattan Ray), one daughter (Dudith Ray Smith), 14 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Catherine Landes, Betty Cline, and Jean Atkinson), and 2 brothers (James and Wallace Ashenfelter). She was a member of Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 16, in charge of Phil Ebersole and Roy D. Roth; interment in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.
Reeder, Charles L., son of Edward and Anna (Weller) Reeder, was born in Exchange, Pa., Nov. 10, 1899; died at Doylestown, Pa., Jan. 4, 1982; aged 82 y. He was married to Bernice Lohff. He was a member of Doylestown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 6, in charge of Ray K. Yoder and Harold Fly; interment in Exchange, Pa.
Shettler, Mary Elda, daughter of Landis and Katie (Kempf) Slaubaugh, was born in Iowa County, Iowa, Jan. 19, 1910; died at Pleasantview Home on Jan. 28, 1982; aged 72 y. On Dec. 28, 1929, she was married to Earl Shettler, who died in 1971. Surviving are 6 sons (Donald, Cecil, Carl, Fred, Gary, and Kermith), 2 daughters (Mary Lois and Rachel-Mrs. Ed George), 12 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Wellman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb .1, in charge of Ron Kennel; interment in Wellman Cemetery.
Stutzman, Perry R., son of Harvey and Sarah (Stoltzfus) Stutzman, was born at Wood River, Neb., Sept. 6, 1913; died at Showalter Villa, Hesston, Kan., Jan. 9, 1982; aged 68 y. On Apr. 19, 1938, he was married to Lela Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Delores-Mrs. Sanford Headings and Marva-Mrs. Jim Blough), 6 grandchildren, one sister (Gertrude-Mrs. Lester Roth), and one brother (Lee). He was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 12, in charge of Paul Friesen and Howard Yoder; interment in the Eastlawn Cemetery.
Wyse, Willard E., son of Christian F. and Martha (Short) Wyse, was born in Henry Co., Iowa, Oct. 16, 1900; died of a stroke at Bryan, Ohio, Feb. 8, 1982; aged 81 y. On July 9, 1971, he was married to Edna Cook, who survives. Also surviving are one stepson (Carlton Cook), stepgrandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, step-great-great-grandchildren, and one brother (Dan B.). He was a member of Lockport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 11, in charge of Walter Stuckey and Keith Leinbach; interment in Lockport Cemetery.
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Benner, Annie, daughter of Francis and Annie (Landis) Kulp, was born at Graterford, Pa., Apr. 16, 1892; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Feb. 11, 1982; aged 89 y. She was married to Harrison K. Benner, who died on May 20, 1980. Surviving are one daughter (Orpha-Mrs. Clayton Stauffer), 16 grandchildren, and 31 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 daughters (Esther and Martha Benner and Mrs. Susan Beyer). She was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home on Feb. 15, in charge of Glenn Egli and Russell B. Musselman; interment in Towamencin Mennonite Cemetery.
Carter, Charles E., son of E B. and Stella (Henderson) Carter, was born in Montgomery, Ala., Aug. 20, 1928; died at Doctor's Hospital, Massillon, Ohio, Jan. 25, 1982; aged 53 y. On July 9, 1965, he was married to Velma Hackman, who survives. Also surviving are his mother and one daughter (Debra). He was a member of Chestnut Ridge Mennonite church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 29, in charge of Glenn Steiner and Richard Ross; interment in Martins Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Delagrange, E. Viola, daughter of Eli and Sue (Bontrager) Miller, was born at Midland, Mich., June 22, 1926; died at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Feb. 10, 1982; aged 55 y. On June 27, 1942, she was married to Amos D. Delagrange, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Sharon-Mrs. Larry Mullett, Deborah-Mrs. Ed Schneck, and Wanda-Mrs. Kim Goneau), 3 sons (Richard, Lynn, and Curtis), 10 grandchildren, her mother (Sue Steury), 2 sisters (Wilma-Mrs. William Miller and Amanda-Mrs. Lavern Eicher), and one brother (Ray). She was a charter member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 13, in charge of Wayne Goldsmith; interment in Yaggy Cemetery.
Good, Mary Magdalene, daughter of Henry H. and Susan (Ressler) Good, was born in Concord, Tenn., July 23, 1890; died at Greencroft Retirement Center, Goshen, Ind., Jan. 25, 1982; aged 91 y. She was the youngest of 11 children, nine of whom grew to maturity. She served as a missionary to India from 1920 to 1952. She was the oldest member of Assembly Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held at Goshen College on Jan. 30, in charge of Paul and Ann Gingrich.
Kauffman, Cloyd, son of Andrew and Polly (Hershberger) Kauffman, was born at Middlebury, Ind., Aug. 19, 1907; died of pneumonia at Goshen Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Feb. 7, 1982; aged 74 y. On Jan. 1, 1930. he was married to Bertha Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Donald, Tom, John, and Chester), 14 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Floyd and Alvin). He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 10, in charge of Samuel J. Troyer and Harold Yoder; interment in Grace Lawn Cemetery.
Lehman, Lester Mark, son of George and Leah (Martin) Lehman, was born in Manheim Twp., Dec. 11, 1910; died at Leola, Pa., Nov. 10, 1981; aged 70 y. On Jan. 26, 1935, he was married to Elva Groff, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Milton, Glenn, and Melvin), 3 daughters (Anna Lois, Evelyn Scharr, and Loretta), 3 grandchildren, 5 brothers (Roy G., Irvin, Maurice, Clair, and Earl), and 4 sisters (Edna Sensenig, Ruth Leatherman, Gladys Kennel, and Jane Stoltzfus). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Kenneth and Paul). He was a member of Stumptown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 12, in charge of Luke Nolt and Lloyd Eby; interment in Stumptown Cemetery.
Leichty, Magdalena, daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Gerig) Maurer, was born near Lebanon, Ore., Mar. 7, 1890; died on Feb. 10, 1982; aged 91 y. On Sept. 8, 1912, she was married to Nicholas Leichty, who died on Feb. 26, 1955. Surviving are 5 daughters (Mrs. Ruth Roth, Esther-Mrs. Leo Kropf, Alice-Mrs. Peter Sawatsky, Edna-Mrs. Daniel Widmer, and Wilma-Mrs. Gene Kanagy), 3 sons (Clarence, Jacob, and Wilmer), 28 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Sarah Schmucker). She was preceded in death by an infant son (Daniel J.), 5 sisters and 2 brothers. She was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held by Roy Hostetler, Lyle Kropf, and Wilbur Kropf; interment in Willamette Memorial Park.
Mast, Ida, daughter of Peter J. and Melinda (Miller) Miller, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, July 4, 1897; died at Walnut Hills Nursing Home on Jan. 14, 1982; aged 89 y. On Mar. 8, 1917, she was married to Ray Mast Sr., who died in 1968. Surviving are 2 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. Paul Schrock and Gladys-Mrs. Victor Brown), 2 sons (Ray, Jr., and Gerald O.), 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter and 5 brothers. She was a member of Berlin Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Walnut Creek Mennonite Church on Jan. 17, in charge of Alvin C. Kanagy; interment in Walnut Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Mast, Mary Ellen, daughter of Martin and Bessie (Bender) Oswald, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Nov. 5, 1915; died of cancer at Berlin, Ohio, Jan. 18, 1982; aged 53 y. On May 29, 1938, she was married to Abram Mast, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (James S., Gary W., and Jon E.), 2 daughters (Carol-Mrs. Freeman Miller and Rita-Mrs. Verlin Miller), 8 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 2 sisters (Mildred-Mrs. Virgil Miller and Dorothy-Mrs. Carl Mumaw). She was a member of Martin's Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 21, in charge of Harold Grant Stoltzfus and David Groh; interment in Martin's Creek Cemetery.
Pickerill, Alice, daughter of Jonathan and Alice Ann (Good) Sensebaugh, was born at Mineral Point, Pa., Dec. 8, 1904; died at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa., Feb. 11, 1982; aged 77 y. She was married to Robert M. Pickerill, who died on June 17, 1976. Surviving are 2 sons (Robert and William), 2 daughters (Alice M. and Sally A.), 14 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Melvin and Theodore), and one sister (Jennie Gillin). She was a member of Kaufman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 15, in charge of Stanley R. Freed and Richard Gillin; interment in Headrick Cemetery.
Riegsecker, Elmer, son of Sam and Fannie (Kauffman) Riegsecker, was born near Middlebury, Ind., Nov. 30, 1924; died of a heart attack at Munster, Ind., Feb. 5, 1982; aged 57 y. On June 2, 1945, he was married to Lydia Gingerich, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Stephen and Larry), 2 daughters (Diane-Mrs. Ernest Cross, and Karen-Mrs. Kevin Miller), 9 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Louisa-Mrs. Eli Hershberger, Mrs. Susie Miller, and Ann-Mrs. Wicki Miller), and one brother (Benjamin). She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 8, in charge of Samuel J. Troyer, Vernon Bontreger, and Harold Yoder; interment in Miller Cemetery.
Sauder, Lillian Mae, daughter of Harry and Fannie (Shreiner) Krieder, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Feb. 16, 1905; died at Ephrata Community Hospital, Ephrata, Pa., Feb. 15, 1982; aged 77 y. In June 1927 she was married to Clayton W. Sauder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Roy K., F. Lester, and Jay Lloyd), 2 daughters (Ruth K.-Mrs. Amos M. Sauder and Elva M.-Mrs. Kenneth Moyer), 11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Esther Stauffer). She was a member of Ephrata Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 18, in charge of J. Elvin Martin and Wilbert Lind; interment in Martindale Mennonite Cemetery.
Sharp, Amelia T., daughter of John S. and Sallie S. (Yoder) Peachey, was born at Belleville, Pa., July 5, 1906; died of heart failure at her home on Jan. 29, 1982; aged 75 y. She was married to Jesse D. Sharp, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Roy R., Urie S., David S., Linus E., and John E.), 2 daughters (Sally Mullet and Alta Edward), 2 brothers (Aaron J. Peachey and Elam C. Peachey), and 4 sisters (Mary C. Peachey, Annie B. Yoder, Saloma N. Yoder, and Linnie L. Peachey). She was a member of Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb.1, in charge of Gerald Peachey, Eric Renno, Elam Peachey, and John B. Zook; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.
Shetler, Alta, daughter of Daniel J. and Emma L. (Miller) Shetler, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, July 8, 1899; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Feb.11, 1982; aged 82 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Cordelle and Ida Martin). She was a member of West Union Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Powell's Funeral Home on Feb. 14, in charge of Merv Birky and Emery Hochstetler; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.
Wagler, Eldon, son of Aaron and Leah (Litwiller) Wagler, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., May 25, 1901; died in Wilmot Twp., Jan. 13, 1982; aged 80 y. On Nov. 1, 1950, he was married to Almeda Gingerich, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Ralph), 3 grandchildren, one brother (Allen), and one sister (Elmina). Funeral services were held at the Steinman Mennonite Church on Jan. 16, in charge of Vernon B. Zehr and Fred Lichti; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Weaver, Catherine, daughter of Ira and Emma (Moyer) Detweiler, was born in Silverdale, Pa., May 17, 1914; died at Sellersville, Pa., Feb. 11, 1982; aged 67 y. On Mar. 16, 1940, she was married to David J. Weaver, who died on Jan. 22, 1967. Surviving are one daughter (Mary Jane Weaver), one son (David Craig), and one brother (Roland). She was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home on Feb .13, in charge of John Lapp, Paul Glanzer, and Mark M. Derstine; interment in Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery.
Witmer, Elma, daughter of Gideon and Magdalena (Eby) Bachert, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont. Mar. 11, 1901; died at Kitchener, Ont., Feb. 4, 1982; aged 80 y. On July 20, 1925, she was married to Leslie Witmer, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (June-Mrs. Lester Martin), one foster son (Arnold Philippian), 3 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one brother (Albert), and 2 sisters (Nellie and Elsie-Mrs. Wilfred Schmidt). She was a member of Shantz Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 7, in charge of Ed Kauffman and Gerald Schwartzentruber; interment in Shantz Church Cemetery.
Yoder, Elmer E., son of George and Savilla (King) Yoder, was born at Allensville, Pa., Apr. 28, 1902; died at Massillon, Ohio, Feb. 6, 1982; aged 79 y. On Jan. 1, 1927, he was married to Lizzie Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Carl, Charles, and Sanford), one daughter (Rhoda-Mrs. Robert Hartman), 9 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother (Elrose), and 2 sisters (Maggie Byler and Bertha Yoder). He was ordained to the ministry on Feb. 28, 1928, and served congregations at Allensville, Pa.; Pile, Elida, Ohio; Pleasant View, North Lawrence, Ohio; and Sycamore Grove, Garden City, Mo. He was ordained to the office of bishop in 1954. He was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 9, in charge of Maurice Hirschy, Richard Ross, and Ken Stoltzfus; interment in Pleasant View Church Cemetery.
Yoder, Jay David, son of Amos and Amanda (Smucker) Yoder, was born at Sterling, Ohio, July 12, 1894; died at Nampa, Idaho, Jan. 22, 1982; aged 87 y. On Oct. 1, 1920, he was married to Myrtle Muir, who died on Dec. 3, 1975. On June 13, 1978, he was married to Ella Miller, who survives. Also surviving is one sister (Icie Miller). He was a member of First Mennonite Church, Nampa, Idaho, where funeral services were held on Jan. 25, in charge of Ivan Shetler and Robert Garber; and at Bay Shore, Sarasota, Fla., Jan. 28, in charge of Paul R. Yoder, Sr.; interment in Manasota Memorial park, Bradenton, Fla.
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Burkey, Vernon Levoy, son of Harry and Katie (Rediger) Burkey, was born at Albany, Ore., Dec. 19, 1943; died at Albany, Ore., Feb. 18, 1982; aged 38 y. On Dec. 6, 1963, he was married to Jewell Kay Kief, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Denise), one son (Brian), his mother, and 3 brothers (Willard, Lester, and Sterling). He was a member of Albany Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 21, in charge of Louis Landis and Weyburn Groff; interment in Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens.
Frey, John H., son of Eli and Martha (Meyer) Frey, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., May 10, 1911; died of a heart attack at Akron, N.Y., Feb. 20, 1982; aged 70 y. On Oct. 2, 1935, he was married to Ruby Capan, who died in September 1976. Surviving are 2 sons (Claude and David), 2 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Bertha McLaughlin and Dora-Mrs. John Albrecht), and 4 brothers (Sam, Roy, Jay, and Donald). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Claude and Christian). He was a member of Clarence Center-Akron Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 23, in charge of Howard S. Bauman; interment in Good Cemetery.
Kinsinger, Emma, daughter of Michael and Salome (Kempf) Martin, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Oct. 23, 1882; died at Pleasant View Home, Kalona, Iowa, Jan. 20, 1982; aged 99 y. On Dec. 8, 1904, she was married to Kores E. Kinsinger, who died on June 16, 1964. Surviving are one son (Russell) and 2 daughters (Orpha and Loise Kinsinger). She was preceded in death by one son (Wayne), one sister (Mary), and 4 brothers (Ed, John, Elmer, and Ernie). She was a member of Kalona Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Powell Funeral Home on Jan. 22, in charge of Howard Keim and Elton Nussbaum; interment in West Union Cemetery.
Steiner, Truman, son of John and Eliza (Neuenschwander) Steiner, was born near Dalton, Ohio, Dec. 14, 1925; died of heart failure at Doctors Hospital on Jan. 5, 1982; aged 56 y. On Nov. 19, 1947, he was married to Eva Eberly, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Ray, Robert, and John), 3 daughters (Doris-Mrs. Larry Diener, Marjorie-Mrs. Richard Heatwole, and Grace-Mrs. Jerry Unzicker), 9 grandchildren, 5 brothers (Marvin, Leo, Nathan, Tilman, and Raymond), and 2 sisters (Irene and Lila Steiner). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Cleophas and Carl) and one sister (Leah). He was ordained to the office of deacon and served the Chestnut Ridge Mennonite Church. He was a member of the East Union Conservative Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Martins Mennonite Church on Jan. 8, in charge of LeRoy Schlabach and Paul Kandel.
Swartzendruber, Katherine, daughter of John and Magdalena (Birky) Erb, was born at Iowa City, Iowa, Dec. 28, 1907; died of a cardiac arrest at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Feb. 24, 1982; aged 74 y. On Dec. 25, 1926, she was married to Edward L. Swartzendruber, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Dean), 2 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. Alvin Grasse and Mary-Mrs. Charles Lechner), 18 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Earl Erb). She was a member of Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 17, in charge of Robert K. Yoder; interment in West Union Cemetery.
Swartzendruber, Mary Magdelena, daughter of Moses J. and Catherine (Yoder) Mishler, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Apr, 14, 1919; died of cancer at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Jan. 22, 1982; aged 62 y. On Sept. 11, 1938, she was married to Ernest Swartzendruber, who died on Apr. 25, 1975. Surviving are 3 sons (Arlis, James, and Dellis), 2 daughters (Teresa Bainter and Violet Swartzendruber), one brother (Robert Mishler), one sister (Sylvia-Mrs. Leo Yoder), and her stepmother (Ella Miller). She was a member of Kalona Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 24, in charge of Howard Keim and Elton Nussbaum; interment in Sharon Hill Cemetery.
Wine, George Franklin, son of James K. and Annie (Hughes) Wine, was born at Hinton, Va.; died on Nov. 26, 1981; aged 79 y. He was married to Hazel E. Heatwole, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 6 sons (Norman, Jesse, Philip, Lawrence, Mark, and James), eight daughters (Bonnie, June, Romaine, Charlotte, Audrey, Ethel, Arlene, and Rachel), 51 grandchildren, and 40 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Gingerich Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 29, in charge of John Landis and Mark Hostetter.
Wolfe, Donald R., son of Ray and Ella (Gunlock) Wolfe, was born in Seward, Nob., Feb. 5, 1923; died in Phoenix, Ariz., Feb. 10, 1982; aged 59 y. On July 5, 1942, he was married to Margie Oswald, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (David C. and Michael Ray), one daughter (Barbara Ann), 5 grandchildren, one sister (JoAnn), and 4 brothers (Harold, Gene, Dean, and Roger). He was a member of First Mennonite Church, Lincoln, Neb., where memorial services were held.
Wyse, Ira J., son of Daniel S. and Emma (Gautsche) Wyse, was born at Henry Co., Ohio, Feb. 12, 1899; died at Fulton County Health Center on Feb. 19, 1982; aged 83 y. On Mar. 12, 1925, he was married to Mabel Mull, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Glenn and Paul) and 2 sisters (Alice-Mrs. Walter Richer and Mrs. Fannie Frey). He was preceded in death by one infant son (Daniel Lee). He was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 22, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
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Eichelberger, Edna, daughter of Fred and Anna Peters, was born in Chicago, Ill., Feb. 12, 1907; died at her home at Paxton, Ill., Mar. 3, 1982; aged 75 y. On Jan. 6, 1924, she was married to George Eichelberger, who died in 1977. Surviving are 7 sons (Edward, Earl, Paul, Dale, Gale, Tom, and Don), 3 daughters (Evelyn Zehr, Virginia Welborn, and Pat Harper), 19 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Leo Peters). She was a member of East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 5, in charge of Paul O. King; interment in East Bend Memorial Gardens.
Ingold, Elsie B., daughter of Henry and Emma (Borowski) Beck, was born in Mahomet, Ill., Jan. 7, 1896; died at Paxton Community Hospital, Paxton, Ill., Mar. 5, 1982; aged 86 y. On Oct. 26, 1920, she was married to Raymond C. Ingold, who died on Oct. 21, 1980. Surviving are 2 sons (Clarence and Harold), 4 daughters (Dora Eichelberger, June Simpson, Barbara Wilson, and Joann Horsch), 19 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Lena Dowling, Emma Godzesky, Dorothy Himrich, and Marie Hinds). She was a member of East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 7, in charge of Paul O. King; interment in East Bend Memorial Gardens.
Jantzi, Ida, daughter of John and Anna (Baechler) Gascho, was born in Zurich, Ont., July 14, 1892; died at Nithview Home, New Hamburg, Ont., Feb. 24, 1982; aged 89 y. She was married to John O. Jantzi, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 4 sons (Vernon, Glenn, Roy, and Clair), 4 daughters (Mabel-Mrs. Gordon Erb, Eileen-Mrs. Edgar Kennel, Aime-Mrs. Lloyd Barth, and Elaine-Mrs. Laverne Lebold), 25 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Steinmann Mennonite Church, in charge of Vernon Zehr, Fred Lichti, and Elmer Schwartzentruber; spring interment in the church cemetery.
Mellinger, A. Z., son of Aldus and Lydia Ann (Zimmerman) Mellinger, was born in Hinkletown, Pa.; died of a heart attack at his home in New Holland, Pa., Feb. 9, 1982; aged 71 y. He was married to Mabel B. Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Donald L. and A. Clair), 3 daughters (Doris J.-Mrs. Donald M. Sensenig, Lois-Mrs. D. Marvin Glick, and Joann Mellinger), and 10 grandchildren. He was a member of Hinkletown Mennonite Church.
Zug, Mazie C., daughter of Hayden and Ada (Eberly) Carper, was born in Brunnerville, Pa., May 20, 1895; died at the Landis Retirement Community on Jan. 29, 1982; aged 86 y. She was married to David G. Zug, who died in 1930. Surviving are one daughter (Mary C. Wenger), 4 sons (Ray, Elwood, Paul, and Earl), 10 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Lititz Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 1, in charge of Jacob Frederick and Melvin Lauver; interment in the Hess Mennonite Cemetery.
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Alderfer, Alvin D., son of Jacob and Mary (Detweiler) Alderfer, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Apr. 23, 1902; died on Mar. 3, 1982; aged 79 y. On Oct. 28, 1922, he was married to Edith H. Landis, who survives. He was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 7, in charge of Earl Anders, jr., and Curtis Bergey; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Bergey, Naomi, daughter of Byard and Melinda (Hostetler) Kemp, was born in Springs, Pa., Oct. 10, 1902; died in Chesapeake, Va., Feb. 26, 1982; aged 79 y. On June 14, 1928, she was married to Titus H. Bergey, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (James H. and Byard C.), 12 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and 2 brothers (Wilmer and Ray Kemp). She was preceded in death by one son (Clyde), 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 28, in charge of Amos D. Wenger; interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Martin, Owen, son of Amos and Clara (Troyer) Martin, was born in Garden City, Mo., Aug. 13, 1903; died of cancer at Good Samaritan Center, Manson, Iowa, Mar. 3, 1982; aged 78 y. On July 27, 1930, he was married to Hazel Peltz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Dale and David), 5 grandchildren, one brother (Clarence Martin), and 3 sisters (Iva Martin, Elsie Martin, and Vera-Mrs. Robert Brown). One son (Delbert) died in 1942. He was a member of Manson Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 6, in charge of Irvin Nussbaum; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Miller, Donna Kay, daughter of Paul and Kathryn (Yoder) Ziegler, was born at Sellersville, Pa., Apr. 26, 1950; died of septic shock at Perkasie, Pa., Mar. 6, 1982; aged 31 y. On Dec. 26, 1970, she was married to Benjamin W. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Tracy Lynne, Belinda Gwen, and Heather Yvonne) and one sister (Shirley-Mrs. Paul Frankenfield). She was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 9, in charge of David F. Derstine and Mark M. Derstine; interment in Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery.
Noll, Earl H., son of Grant W. and Sarah (Harrish) Noll, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Feb. 1, 1899; died at Lancaster, Pa., Mar. 3, 1982; aged 83 y. On Nov. 12, 1918, he was married to Esther Brubaker, who died in 1969. Surviving are 4 sons (Robert B., John B., Kenneth B., and Donald B.), one daughter (Mary Jane), 10 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He was a member of East Chestnut Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 6, in charge of James. M. Shank and James R. Hess; interment in Millersville Cemetery.
Schertz, Ralph, son of Peter and Pauline Barbara (Noffziger) Schertz, was born on Aug. 8, 1908; died of a heart attack on Dec. 26, 1981; aged 73 y. On Feb. 18, 1941, he was married to Liesolette Heinze, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Richard), one daughter (Karen-Mrs. Arnold Rix), one granddaughter, one sister (Mabel Schertz), and one brother (Carl). He was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters. He was a member of the Mennonite Church.
Schrock, Enos, son of Christian and Sarah (Orendorf) Schrock, was born in Garrett Co., Md., Nov. 17, 1898; died on Feb. 8, 1982; aged 82 y. Surviving are one sister (Cora-Mrs. Alvin Mast). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and one sister. He was a member of Greenwood Mennonite Church. Funeral services were in charge of Alvin Mast and John Mishler; interment in the church cemetery.
Yoder, Nancy B., daughter of Christian B. and Phebe Ann (Hartzler) Yoder, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, Aug. 8, 1895; died at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio, Feb. 2,3 1982; aged 86 y. Surviving are 5 sisters (Martha M. Yoder, Ellen Y. Graber, Carrie Richard, Amy V. Little, and Grace A. Buck). She was a member of South Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 26, in charge of Howard Schmitt; interment in Yoder Cemetery.
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