Basinger, Anna M., daughter of Cy and Hattie (Thomas) Wagner, was born in New Castle, Pa., Sept. 23, 1907; died of cancer at Hutton Nursing Home, Salem, Ohio, Nov. 5, 1983; aged 76 y. On Sept. 1, 1954, she was married to Henry Basinger, who survives. Also surviving are one stepdaughter (Mildred-Mrs. Dwight Jacobs), one stepson (Ralph Basinger), 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Mary McCool and Mrs. Dorothy Burr). She was preceded in death by 2 sisters and one brother. She was a member of North Lima Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 8, in charge of Richard Bartholomew; interment in Prospect, Pa.
Bechtel, Jonathon Lowell, infant son of Lowell and Peggy (Honsaker) Bechtel, was born at Salisbury, Md., Oct. 31, 1983; died of infection of the bloodstream, at Baltimore, Md., Nov. 6, 1983; aged 6 d. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Laura Elizabeth), one brother (Nathan Karl), maternal grandparents (John and Elizabeth Honsaker), and parental grandparents (Carl and Nancy Bechtel). Funeral services were held at Tressler Mennonite Church, Greenwood, Del., Nov. 9, in charge of Millard Benner; interment in Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg Cemetery.
Burkholder, Frank B., son of Joseph and Drilla (Barr) Burkholder, was born in Newville, Pa., May 20, 1891; died at Cumberland Co. Nursing Home, Carlisle, Pa., Oct 25, 1983; aged 92 y. He was married to Jennie Miller, who died in December 1955. Surviving are one son (Frank Eugene), one daughter (Mary Bowers), 21 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 13 great-great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Lydia and Florence Wagner). He was a member of Diller Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Egger Funeral Home on Oct. 28, in charge of Marvin L. Ruth and Marlin Ebersole; interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Newville, Pa.
Christman, Jacob, son of Addison and Caroline (Neitig) Christman, was born on Mar. 13, 1892; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Nov. 5, 1983; aged 91 y. On Sept. 21, 1912, he was married to Edith Bailey, who died on Mar. 3, 1967. Surviving are 3 sons (Robert, James, and Carl), 8 daughters (Anna-Mrs. John Meade, Grace-Mrs. George Miller, Ruth-Mrs. David Moser, Hazel-Mrs. Leroy Gaugler, Margaret-Mrs. William Cavanaugh, Arlene-Mrs. Winfield Sisk, Dorothy-Mrs. Edward Bankers, and Betty-Mrs. Raymond Keeler), 49 grandchildren, 105 great-grandchildren, and 16 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sons (David and John). He was a member of Pottstown Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the J. Roger Catermole Funeral Home on Nov. 9, in charge of Winfield Ruth, Elmer Kolb, and Paul Glanzer; interment in Vincent Mennonite Cemetery.
Detwiler, Esther B., daughter of Benjamin and Laura Ann (Brubaker) Detwiler, was born at Cherry Box, Mo., Apr. 17, 1897; died at Birch Tree, Mo., Nov. 5, 1983; aged 86 y. Surviving are 3 brothers (John, Albert, and Milton) and 3 sisters (May Larrew, Mary Detwiler, and Alice Detwiler). She was preceded in death by one brother (Samuel). She was a member of Berea Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 7, in charge of Vernon Yoder and Oney Hathaway; interment in Berea Mennonite Cemetery.
Miller, Lydia, daughter of Christian R. and Annie Bender, was born at Kalona, Iowa, Aug. 22, 1892; died at Gulfport, Miss., Nov. 7, 1983; aged 91 y. She was married to Simon J. Miller, who died on Dec. 14, 1971. Surviving are 4 sons (Claude, Max L., Carl, and Oren), 2 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. Howard Stroup and Dorothy Jane-Mrs. Robert Thomas), 21 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 5 sisters (Mrs. Mary Swartzentruber, Mrs. Barbara Hershberger, Fannie Bender, Ellen Bender, and Nettie Miller). She was preceded in death by one son (Ralph Miller) and one brother. She was a member of Gulfhaven Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Reimann Memorial Chapel on Nov. 10, in charge of Allen Zook; interment in Gulfhaven Cemetery.
Slaubaugh, Carrie M., daughter of Daniel O. and Salina (Marner) Slaubaugh, was born near Parnell, Iowa, Nov. 7, 1909; died of cancer at her home at Wellman, Iowa, Nov. 7, 1983; aged 73 y. On Feb. 20, 1938, she was married to Lester D. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Carroll, Marcus, Wilbur, Milford, and Galen), 12 grandchildren, and one sister (Sarah Detweiler). She was a member of West Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 7, in charge of Emery Hochstetler; interment in West Union Cemetery.
Correction: In the Dec. 6 issue of Gospel Herald the obituary of Carrie M. Slaubaugh should have read Carrie M. Yoder. The correct date of the funeral was Nov. 11, not Nov. 7.
Troyer, Anthony Ray, son of Ray and Loretta (Kauffman) Troyer, was born at Mio, Mich., Apr. 7, 1955; died at Ogemaw Co. Hospital at West Branch, Mich., as a result of an automobile accident on Oct. 31, 1983; aged 28 y. On Dec. 27, 1974, he was married to Darlene Gerber, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Corissa Elaine), one son (Bryant Ray), his parents, parental grandmother (Anna Troyer), maternal grandparents (Harry and Geneva Kauffman), 2 brothers (Arnie and Douglas), and 3 sisters (Cynthia Sweet, Marcia Mahaffey, and Jeanette Breaugh). One daughter (Stacey Colette) died in the same accident. He was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 4, in charge of Virgil Hershberger and Cleo Yoder; interment in Fairview Cemetery.
Troyer, Stacey Colette, daughter of Anthony Ray and Darlene (Gerber) Troyer, was born at West Branch, Mich., July 1, 1975; died as a result of an automobile accident on Oct. 31, 1983; aged 8 y. Surviving are her mother, one sister (Corissa Elaine), one brother (Bryant Ray), maternal grandparents (Ben and Fanny Slaubaugh), and parental grandparents (Ray and Loretta Troyer). Her father died in the same accident. Funeral services were held at Fairview Mennonite Church on Nov. 4, in charge of Virgil Hershberger and Cleo Yoder; interment in Fairview Cemetery.
Yoder, Glen E., son of Nathaniel and Lizzie (Miller) Yoder, was born in Shipshewana, Ind., Feb. 8, 1905; died at Goshen, Ind., Sept. 16, 1983; aged 78 y. On Aug. 25, 1928, he was married to Beulah Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (James D., David E., and Terry L.), 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Alpha Buzzard and Edythe Yoder). He was a member of the Forks Mennonite Church.
Yoder, Howard C., son of J. S. and Sadie (Hartzler) Yoder, died of blood clots following knee surgery at Goshen, Ind., Oct. 31, 1983; aged 86 y. He was married to Ethel Good, who survives. Also surviving are one son (John Howard), one daughter (Mary Ellen Moyer), 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandsons, and one sister (Martha Yoder). He was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 3, in charge of Peter B. Wiebe; interment in Oak Grove Mennonite Church.
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Blosser, Oliver, son of Joel and Mary (Moyer) Blosser, was born at Columbiana, Ohio, Jan. 8, 1890; died at Orrville, Ohio, Oct. 29, 1983; aged 93 y. On Feb. 12, 1919, he was married to Mary Liechty, who died in 1972. Surviving are 2 daughters (Emma-Mrs. Robert Hartzler and Ruth-Mrs. Paul Kauffman), 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Clinton, Harvey, and Stelvin), and one sister (Emma Rice). He was a member of Smithville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Gresser Funeral Home on Oct. 31, in charge of Herman F. Myers; interment in Oak Grove Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Boshart, Cora, was born in Milford, Neb., Feb. 14, 1893; died at Colorado Springs, Colo., Oct 3, 1983; aged 90 y. She was married to William Boshart, who died in 1965. Surviving are one son (Clarence), 2 daughters (Vera Hochstetler and Dorothy Stauffer), 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, Colorado Springs. Funeral services were held at Blunt Mortuary, in charge of LeRoy E. Redding and Gerald Grimes; interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
Deter, Daniel S., son of Daniel H. and Elsie (Steiner) Deter, was born in Ralston, Iowa, June 2, 1895; died at Resthaven Nursing home, Morrison, Ill., Nov. 15, 1983; aged 88 y. On Dec. 31, 1919, he was married to Violetta Nice, who preceded him in death. Surviving are one daughter (Savilla), 3 sons (William, Melvin, and Clayton), 10 grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren, one sister (Esther Nice), and 2 brothers (Adam and Ira). He was preceded in death by one daughter, one grandson, one sister, and 3 brothers. He was a member of Morrison Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 19, in charge of Aaron Nice; interment in the church cemetery.
Gehman, Edna R., daughter of John and Clara (Rikert) Detweiler, was born in West Rockhill Twp., Pa., Jan. 15, 1907; died of a heart attack at Souderton, Pa., Nov. 10, 1983; aged 76 y. She was married to Irvin A. Gehman, who died on Mar. 23, 1980. Surviving are one son (Walton D. Gehman), 3 daughters (Arlene D.-Mrs. Elam L. Summers, Wanda D. Freed, and Beatrice D.-Mrs. Lawrence A. Mack), 11 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Rockhill Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home and Rockhill Mennonite Church on Nov. 13, in charge of Paul J. Glanzer, Henry L. Ruth, and Russell M. Detweiler; interment in Rockhill Church Cemetery.
Gingrich, John Edmund, son of Enoch and Rebecca (Witmer) Gingerich, was born at Preston, Ont., Oct. 7, 1900; died of a cardiac arrest in Denver, Colo., Nov. 16, 1983; aged 83 y. On Sept. 14, 1927, he was married to Mary Mabel Weaver, who died on Mar. 29, 1963. On Sept. 20, 1969, he was married to Grace A. Hunsperger, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Carolyn Kay Lehman) and 2 grandsons. He was preceded in death by one daughter (Beatrice Jeanette). He was ordained as a minister on Dec. 10, 1933, and served congregations in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Colorado. He was also ordained to the office of bishop. He was a member of Glennon Heights Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held in Denver, Colo., Nov. 19, in charge of David McDonald; interment in Littleton (Colo.) Cemetery.
Horner, Ada, daughter of Simon and Emma (Musser) Burkholder, was born at Smithville, Ohio, June 8, 1888; died at Dunlap Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, Nov. 14, 1983; age 95 y. On Jan. 23, 1917, she was married to Adam Horner, who died in 1975. Surviving are 2 sons (Russell and Lester), 2 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. Clair Hofstetter and Mrs. Twyla Carson), 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Roy and Guy Burkholder), and 3 sisters (Nora-Mrs. Raymond Hartzler, Grace Lehman, and Zora-Mrs. Leland Yoder). She was a member of Smithville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 16, in charge of Herman F. Myers; interment in Smithville Cemetery.
Horning, Anna M., daughter of Elmer N. and Clara (Martin) Metzler, was born at Ephrata, Pa., July 31, 1922; died at her home at Ephrata, Pa., Oct. 26, 1983; aged 61 y. On Jan. 28, 1942, she was married to G. Sylvan Horning, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (David, Donald, James, John, Jay Paul, and Reuben), 4 daughters (Anna Mary Allgyer, Rhoda Denlinger, Rachel Long, and Jennie Horning), 23 grandchildren, her stepmother (Anna L, Metzler), one brother (Luke M. Metzler), and 5 sisters (Ruth Bowman, Mary Hershey, Emma Martin, Nora Herr, and Jane Zimmerman). She was a member of Metzler Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 31, in charge of Amos H. Sauder, Roy B. Martin, and Richard E. Buch; interment in Metzler Mennonite Cemetery.
Hostetler, Verda, daughter of David and Mary Ann (Beckler) Hostetler, was born near Wood River, Nebr., Mar 24, 1909; died in a Grand Island, Neb., hospital on Nov. 13, 1983; aged 74 y. On Nov. 29, 1934, she was married to Jacob Hostetler. Surviving are 5 sons (Raymond, Ervin, Delmar, Jacob, Jr., and Arlan), one daughter (Fern Jantzi), 25 grandchildren, and one brother (Ira Stutzman). She was preceded in death by 4 sisters and 7 brothers. She was a member of Wood River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 16, in charge of Irvin Nussbaum and Cloy Roth; interment in the church cemetery.
Note from a family researcher: "I believe that it should
read that she was the daughter of David and Mary Ann (Beckler)
Stutzman...... see DBH, #10937, also the obituary for
her brother David: (May 12, 1970) Stutzman, David,
son of David D. and Mary Ann (Beckler) Stutzman, was born at Milford,
Neb., Sept. 22, 1900; died at Lebanon, Ore., from Parkinson's
disease, April 11, 1970; aged 69 y. 6 m. 20 d. On April 29, 1920,
he was married to Fannie Boshart, who survives. Also surviving
are 6 children (Bernice, Doris, Berdella, Cecil, Leon, and David,
Jr.), 10 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Amos Boshart and Mrs.
Verda Hostetler), ......"
Hunsberger, Earl H., son of Jonas and Kathryn (Heacock) Hunsberger, was born in Hilltown, Pa., Apr. 9, 1895; died at Sellersville, Pa., Nov. 14, 1983; aged 88 y. He was married to Estella Detweiler, who died in 1934. On Aug. 8, 1936, he was married to Sara Hackman, who died on July 24, 1980. Surviving are one daughter (Kathryn Fulmer) and 3 sons (Earl, Jr., Harold and Willard). He was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 17, in charge of Mark M. and David F. Derstine; interment in Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery.
Weber, Estella Luanna, daughter of Allen and Abbie (Snyder) Weber, was born in Bloomingdale, Ont., June 5, 1903; died at New Hamburg, Ont., Nov. 9, 1983; aged 80 y. Surviving is one sister (Eileen-Mrs. Ivan Kinzie). She was a member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 12, in charge of Mary Mae Schwartzentruber and Vernon Leis; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener.
Yoder, Clemence Peter, son of David S. and Malinda (Smucker) Yoder, was born in Wayne Co. Ohio, Sept. 24, 1896; died at Newport News, Va., Nov. 9, 1983; aged 87 y. He was married to Elizabeth Burleson, who died in March 1943. In October 1944, he was married to Izzeta Bowers, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Lois-Mrs. Hobert Yoder, Jewell-Mrs. Donald Shenk, and Evangeline Yoder), one stepson (Roscoe H. Bowers), and one sister (Effie Schmucker). He was a member of Providence Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Peninsula Funeral Home, Newport News on Nov. 12, in charge of Ernest M. Godshall and Lloyd Weaver; interment in Providence Mennonite Church Cemetery.
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Bontreger, Betty, daughter of Nathan and Masa (Hershberger) Schrock, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, July 12, 1921; died of cancer at Farmerstown, Ohio, Nov. 10, 1983; aged 62 y. On Sept. 17, 1945, she was married to Sam Bontreger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Gordon and Sheldon), 2 daughters (Karen-Mrs. Jim Fleming and Debra-Mrs. William Gilbert), 4 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Paul, Howard, Noland, and Robert), and 5 sisters (Mrs. Katherine Schrock, Mrs. Mary Oswald, Dorothy-Mrs. Ben Beachy, Esther-Mrs. Weldon Gerber, and Anna Jean-Mrs. Abe Troyer). She was preceded in death by one daughter and 2 brothers. She was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 14, in charge of Alvin Kanagy and Paul R. Miller; interment in the church cemetery.
Disbrow, Estella, daughter of Menno and Elizabeth (Sauder) Grieser, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Feb. 10, 1907; died at Fulton County Health Center, Wauseon, Ohio, Nov. 22, 1983; aged 76 y. On June 25, 1939, she was married to Caleb Disbrow, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Elizabeth-Mrs. John Uphoff and Shirley-Mrs. Richard Stuckey), 2 sons (Kenneth and Ernest), and 3 sisters (Alberta Grieser, Ida Grieser, and Mrs. Gladys Stuckey). She was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 25, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche and Keith Leinbach; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Gingerich, Ralph, son of John and Lydia (Reber) Gingerich, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, July 22, 1904; died of heart failure at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Nov. 24, 1983; aged 79. On Nov. 26, 1925, he was married to Gertrude Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Mildred-Mrs. Emerson Swartzendruber, Imogene-Mrs. Emil Schlabaugh, and Shirley-Mrs. James Conrad), one son (Dale Keith), 14 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Fannie Smucker). He was preceded in death by one brother (Melvin) and 2 sisters (Mary Marner and Alta Kauffman). He was a member of Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 27, in charge of Dean Swartzendruber and Orie Wenger, interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.
Groff, Lester W., son of Elias B. and Amelia (Witmer) Groff, was born on Apr. 25, 1918; died at Lock Haven, Pa., Nov. 26, 1983; aged 65 y. He was married to Mildred Wanger, who died in 1970. Surviving are 4 daughters (Lucille G.-Mrs. John R. Huber, Joan R.-Mrs. Lowell Amand, Carol F.-Mrs. Donald Horning, and Lynn L. Groff), 10 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Witmer and Earl), 3 sisters (Martha-Mrs. Morris Schnupp, Miriam-Mrs. Ralph H. Nissley, and Alma-Mrs. Norman W. Gerhardt), 2 stepsisters (Susanna-Mrs. Irvin B. Keller and Elsie-Mrs. Ivan Smoker) and one step-brother Christian Metzler). He was a member of Neffsville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 29, in charge of G. Edwin Bontrager; interment in Hernley Mennonite Cemetery.
Hartman, Grace L., daughter of Lewis P. and Fannie (Jones) Good, was born near Waynesboro, Va., Mar. 22, 1897; died at her home near Harrisonburg, Va., Nov. 22, 1983; aged 86 y. In 1919 she was married to Lewis S. Hartman, who died in 1970. Surviving are 3 daughters (Ruth Weaver, Anna Mae Hostetler, and Rosalie Eshleman), 2 sons (Harold F. and Paul S.), 17 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, one sister and 3 brothers. She was preceded in death by one son (Lewis P.). She was a member of Mt. Clinton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Weavers Mennonite Church on Nov. 25, in charge of Wilmer R. Lehman, Orval Shank, and Harold Eshleman; interment in Weavers Cemetery.
Heebner, Abram L., was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Mar. 3, 1891; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Nov. 24, 1983; aged 92 y. On June 12, 1913, he was married to Susie N. Freed, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Steward F.), 3 daughters (Margaret H.-Mrs. Elwyn L. Moyer, Susie H.-Mrs. Howard W. Moyer, and Virginia H.-Mrs. Chester R. Bergey), 19 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, and one brother (Daniel C.). He was preceded in death by one son (Earl). He was a member of Rockhill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 28, in charge of Russell M. Detweiler, Henry L. Ruth, and John E. Lapp; interment in Franconia Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Hunsberger, George J., son of Jacob M. and Emma Jane (Jones) Hunsberger, was born at Skippack, Pa., Dec. 26, 1887; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Nov. 22, 1983; aged 95 y. He was married to Emma Good, who died in 1955. Surviving are one son (Jacob G.), 2 daughters (Irene Hunsberger and Mary-Mrs. Daniel Boyle), one foster son (Lloyd R. Beyer), 12 grandchildren, 12 foster grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Abram J. and William J.). He was a member of Vincent Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home and at Vincent Mennonite Church on Nov. 26, in charge of Elmer Kolb, Karl Glick, Norman Kolb, and Jacob Kolb; interment in Vincent Mennonite Cemetery.
Hunsberger, Shirley, daughter of William and Gladys (Salzman) Ramseyer, was born at Kitchener, Ont., Oct. 15, 1935; died of cancer at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Nov. 25, 1983; aged 48 y. On Oct 2, 1954, she was married to Willis Hunsberger, who died on Mar. 4, 1968. Surviving are 2 daughters (Debrah and Kathryn), 5 sons (David, Steve, Kevin, Jeffrey, and Keith), one grandchild, her parents, and 4 brothers (Woodrow, Donald, Clare, and Robert). She was a member of Shantz Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held at Steinmann Mennonite Church Nov. 28, in charge of Edward Kauffman; interment in Shantz Cemetery.
Kipfer, Bertha, daughter of John C. and Magdelina (Zimmer) Birky, was born near Oberlin, Kan., Sept. 4, 1890; died at Good Samaritan Home, Manson, Iowa, Nov. 20, 1983; aged 93 y. In 1915, she was married to Noah Kipfer, who died on Apr. 29, 1964. Surviving are 3 daughters (Lorene Hanson, Evelyn Hansen, and Fern Funk), 2 sons (Elderidge and Ervin), 11 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Manson Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 23, in charge of Scott Swartzendruber; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Kissel, Ella Mae, daughter of Harvey W. and Alice (Clemmer) Nyce, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Aug. 23, 1907; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Nov. 22, 1983; aged 76 y. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Grace A. Bailey and Dorothy N.-Mrs. Claude Y. Barndt), 2 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Jacob and Paul). She was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home on Nov. 26, in charge of Gerald A. Clemmer and Glenn Egli; interment in Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.
Krupp, Henry H., son of Benjamin and Martha (Hendricks) Krupp, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Nov. 5, 1893; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Nov. 12, 1983; aged 90 y. He was married to Mabel Moyer, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 3 daughters (Marion-Mrs. Marvin Landis, Grace-Mrs. Harvey Nyce, and Catherine-Mrs. Lyle Kramer), one son (Paul Krupp), 5 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Elizabeth Derstine and Katie Detweiler). He was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home on Nov. 17, in charge of Glenn Egli and Paul J. Glanzer; interment in Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.
Powell, Ida Edith, daughter of Levi and Katharine (Stoltzfus) Hertzler, was born at Concord, Tenn., Jan. 11, 1879; died at Wellman, Iowa, Nov. 23, 1983; aged 104 y. On June 29, 1911, she was married to Lewis J. Powell, who died in 1972. Surviving are 2 sons (John J. and Lewis J.), 2 daughters (Mary Helen-Mrs. Richard Culp and Dorothy-Mrs. Russell Schaeffer), 9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Milford Hertzler). She was preceded in death by one grandson, one sister and 3 brothers. She was a member of Wellman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 26, in charge of Ron Kennel; interment in Wellman Mennonite Cemetery.
Whetstine, Ina Flora, daughter of David and Hannah (Clainin) Glandon, was born at South English, Iowa, Apr. 27, 1899; died at Wellman, Iowa, Nov. 7, 1983; aged 84 y. On May 2, 1914, she was married to Hal Whetstine, who died in 1974. Surviving are 3 sons (George, Art, and James), 4 daughters (Dorothy-Mrs. Gabriel Drozd, Francis-Mrs. Ernest Leatherman, Phyllis-Mrs. Glenn Hershberger, and Marcia-Mrs. Orlo McArtor), 27 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by an infant son, one daughter (Irene), 4 grandchildren, one brother, and 2 sisters. She was a member of Wellman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 10, in charge of Eon Kennel; interment in Wellman Cemetery.
Yoder, Paul D., son of Dan and Fannie Katharine (Zook) Yoder, was born at Greenwood, Del., Apr. 23, 1918; died at his home in Greenwood, Del., Nov. 19, 1983; aged 65 y. In 1947 he was married to Caroline Swartzentruber, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Max Brian, Larry, Garry, and Chester), 3 daughters (Berdella Gibbs, Patricia Sekkema, and Teresa), 7 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Amelia Guengerich). Funeral services were held in the Greenwood Mennonite Church on Nov. 22, in charge of John F. Mishler and Charles Baker; interment in the church cemetery.
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Gerig, Waneta M., daughter of Clarence and Ida (Yoder) Nofziger, was born at Wauseon, Ohio, July 27, 1922; died of cancer at her home in Wauseon, Dec. 3, 1983; aged 61 y. On May 19, 1946, she was married to Melvin Gerig, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Marlene-Mrs. Gary Studkey and Karen-Mrs. Ron Nafziger), 6 sons (Larry, Ron, Marlin, David, LaMar, and Doug), 10 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Letha-Mrs. Marvin Wiedlich, Arlene-Mrs. Wayne Springer, and Marilyn-Mrs. Dave Verbeck), and 4 brothers (Herbert, Alvin, Melvin, and Burdell). She was a member of Tedrow Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 6, in charge of Olen Nafziger and Randall Nafziger; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Gingerich, Heather Nicole, daughter of Mark and Georgia (Miller) Gingerich, was born at Goshen, Ind., Jan. 25, 1980; died of heart failure at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Ind., Nov. 24, 1983; aged 3 y. Surviving are her parents, one brother (Bradley), grandparents (H. Lynn and Mertice Miller and Philip and Faith Gingerich), and great-grandparents (Thomas and Ruth Miller, Homer and Dorothy Brenneman, and Mrs. Esther Cooley). Funeral services were held at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church on Nov. 27, in charge of Vernon E. Bontreger; interment in Clinton Union Cemetery.
Glick, Mary R., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Bontrager, was born in Haven, Kan., Sept. 28, 1899; died at her home in Shipshewana, Ind., Nov. 26, 1983; aged 84 y. In 1920 she was married to Daniel Glick, who died on Jan. 14, 1970. Surviving are 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter (Elizabeth Troyer). She was a member of Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 29, in charge of Orville G. Miller; interment in Short Cemetery.
Graber, Peter J., son of John C. and Josephine (Roth) Graber, was born at Wayland, Iowa, Feb. 17, 1897; died of cancer at Parkview Home, Wayland, Iowa, Dec. 2, 1983; aged 86 y. On Feb. 27, 1919, he was married to Sarah Rich, who died on Sept. 19, 1966. Surviving are 3 sons (Dillon, Dennis, and Dwight), 4 daughters (Doris-Mrs. Milburn Gerig, Doreen-Mrs. Harold Graber, Drusilla-Mrs. Harold Rector, and Delilah-Mrs. James Deck), 32 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Alvin and Wilbert), and 6 sisters (Mrs. Leah Bachman, Mrs. Katie Eichelberger, Mrs. Lavina Freyenberger, Mrs. Stella Boshart, Evelyn Graber, and Mrs. Anna Richard). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, one sister, 2 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was a member of Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 5, in charge of Ed Miller and Glen Richard; interment in Sugar Creek Cemetery.
Highsmith, Lydia Ann, daughter of Emil and Emma (Wuerffel) Albrecht, was born at Glendive Mont., May 4, 1953; died at Glendive Community Hospital on Nov. 30, 1983; aged 30 y. On Jan. 21, 1975, she was married to Berle Highsmith, was survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Coral Lee, Rosalyn Irene, and (Christina Lynn), and one sister (Helen Kildonk). She was a member of White Chapter Mennonite Church, West Glendive.
Jackson, Surta M., daughter of George and Mary Ann (Rutledge) Tuttle, was born in Newman, Ill., Aug. 26, 1898; died at Americana Nursing Home, Champaign, Ill., Nov. 24, 1983; aged 85 y. On June 6, 1921, she was married to Vernon Jackson, who died on June 16, 1977. Surviving are 2 sons (Glenn and Charles Jackson), 3 daughters (Agnes Proctor, Dorothy Hepzkie, and Edith Oyer), 13 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Thomas and John Tuttle). She was preceded in death by one daughter and one sister. She was a member of East Bend Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Joines Funeral Home on Nov. 28, in charge of Paul O. King; interment in Newman Cemetery.
Kiser, John Owen, son of Andrew J. and Mary (Brunk) Kiser, was born near Harrisonburg, Va., July 11, 1894; died at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kan., Dec. 4, 1983; aged 89 y. In January 1914 he was married to Iva Zook, who died on Nov. 23, 1961. On May 25, 1963, he was married to Fannie Neuenschwander Camp, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Velma-Mrs. John Evers), one son (Lloyd), 7 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Schowalter Villa on Dec. 7, in charge of Wesley Jantz and Jerry Quiring; interment in East Holbrook Cemetery, La Junta.
Kulp, Ada S., daughter of Milton and Maria (Souder) Moyer, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Feb. 12, 1902; died of a heart attack at Grandview Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Dec. 1, 1983; aged 81 y. On June 1, 1921, she was married to Jacob B. Kulp, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Dorothy-Mrs. J. Paul Wenhold), one son (Robert M.), 6 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Linneus in 1956), one brother, and one sister. She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 5, in charge of Earl Anders, Jr., and Floyd Hackman; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.
Kulp, Florence A., daughter of B. Clement and Martha Alderfer, was born on Dec. 5, 1907; died on Nov. 18, 1983; aged 75 y. She was married to Jacob C. Kulp, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters, one son, and 8 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Finland Mennonite Church; interment in the Finland Cemetery.
Kulp, Katie, daughter of Allen F. and Lizzie (Smith) Stover, was born at Blooming Glen, Pa., Aug. 30, 1897; died at Sellersville, Pa., Dec .1, 1983; aged 86 y. On June 19, 1920, she was married to Harvey D. Kulp, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Mrs. Olive Ervin, Betty-Mrs. Henry Kenderdine, Helen Kulp, and Mildred-Mrs. Peter Temoshchuk), 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters. She was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 5, in charge of Mark M. Derstine; interment in Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery.
Leis, Lorne, son of Christian and Fannie (Schmidt) Leis was born at Wellesley, Ont., Aug. 31, 1916; died at St. Pauls, Ont., Nov. 30, 1983; aged 67 y. On Mar 24, 1942, he was married to Verna Erb, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Sharon Eleanor and Carol Elaine-Mrs. Earl Yantzi), 3 grandchildren, and one sister (Emma Laflamme). He was a member of Riverdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 3, in charge of Earl Meyers and Glenn Zehr; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Oyer, Samuel, son of Christian and Katherine (Zehr) Oyer, was born on May 7, 1886; died at Gibson Community Hospital, Gibson City, Ill., Nov. 23, 1983; aged 97 y. On Nov. 7, 1913, he was married to Elmira Naffziger, who died on Feb. 10, 1972. Surviving are 2 sons (Vilas and Verle Oyer), one daughter (Leta Eichelberger), 9 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters. He was a member of East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 26, in charge of Paul O. King; interment in the East Bend Mennonite Cemetery.
Schrock, Albert, son of David M. and Susanna (Diener) Schrock, was born near Garden City, Mo., Mar. 18, 1909; died at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, Oct. 20, 1983; aged 74 y. On Apr. 16, 1933, he was married to Erma King, who died on July 12, 1966. On Aug. 13, 1967, he was married to Katherine McCarthy, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Philip R.), one stepson (John J. McCarthy), 2 stepdaughter (Mrs. Mary Eichelberger and Mrs. Teresa Gunden), a foster stepson (Michael McCarthy), 10 grandchildren, one brother (L. A. Schrock), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Clara Yoder, Mary Schrock, Mrs. Ada Hartzler, and Mrs. Florence Yoder). He was preceded in death by one son (Lyle Kent), one brother (Earl), and one sister (Alice). Funeral services were held at the Harrisonville Mennonite Church on Oct. 22, in charge of Cleon Myce and David Mann; interment in Clearfork Cemetery.
Sharick, Helen B., daughter of Frank and Frances (Powers) Lown, was born on June 29, 1892; died at Findlay County Manor on Nov. 17, 1983; aged 91 y. On Jan. 14, 1913, she was married to Frank Sharick. Surviving are 3 sons (Vernon, Milton, and Clayton), one daughter (Esther-Mrs. James Bachman), 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and one sister (Mrs. Elma Sharpe). She was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 20, in charge of Robert McKelvey and James Bachman; interment Washington Twp. Cemetery.
Steckly, Noah, son of Jacob and Barbara (Jantzi) Steckly, was born in Mornington Twp., Ont., Mar. 18, 1900; died at Milverton, Ont., Oct. 15, 1983; aged 83 y. On Jan. 14, 1920, he was married to Emma Ropp, who died in June 1968. Surviving are one son (Wesley), one daughter (Dorothy-Mrs. Ivan Brunk), 7 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Poole Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 18, in charge of David Brubacher; interment in the church cemetery.
Transcribed by Carolyn Hunnicutt, Indiana