Gerber, Verba, daughter of Mannasses and Alta (Gerber) Sommers, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, Jan. 20, 1911; died at Union Hospital, Dover, Ohio, Apr.3, 1983; aged 72 y. On Oct. 5, 1931, she was married to Monroe Gerber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Wayne, Howard, and Doran), 3 daughters (Betty-Mrs. Ralph Kieffer and Martha and Mable Gerber), 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Beulah Flinner, Alma-Mrs. Dan Kandel, and Mrs. Manona Sundheimer), her step mother (Mrs. Barbara Sommers), 4 stepbrothers (Howard and Lloyd Misher and Hnery and Ora Miller), and 2 stepsisters (Oleta-Mrs. Myron Lehman and Mrs. Esther Weiss). She was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services sere held Apr. 6, in charge of Alvin Kanagy; interment in Walnut Creek Mennonite Cemetery.

Hertzler, Mabel E., daughter of Martin and Orpah Benner, was born in Lower Allen Twp., Pa., June 3, 1909; died of leukemia, Feb. 25, 1983; aged 73 y. On June 4, 1929, she was married to Elmer H. Hertzler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Kenneth B. and Leon E.), 4 daughters (Mrs. Betty Hege, Mrs. Arlene Ebersole, Mrs. Lois Clugston, and Mrs. Doris Mae Moyer), 30 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and one foster brother (Paul Simmons). She was a member of Slate Hill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 28, in charge of Warren Clugston, Paul Nisley, and Lloyd Horst; interment in Slate Hill Cemetery.

Horst, Catharine H., was born in Cumberland Co., Pa. Jan. 28, 1895;died in Menno Haven Inc., Nursing Home, Mar.20, 1983; aged 88 y. She was married to William M. Horst, who died Dec. 31, 1977. Surviving are 3 daughters (Anna Grace-Mrs. Oscar Delp, Leona C. Horst, and Edna A. Horst), one son (W. Glenn Horst), 5 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and one brother (Jacob H. Cockley). She was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Chambersburg Mennonite Church, Mar. 23, in charge of Aldus M. Lehman, J. Mark Stauffer, and John B. Sollenberger; interment in Chambersburg Mennonite Cemetery.

Jutzi, Emerson John, son of Jacob B. and Leah (Bender) Jutzi, was born in North Easthope Twp., Ont., Dec. 22, 1910; died at Brantford, Ont., Mar. 25, 1983; aged 72 y. On Dec. 17, 1939, he was married to Ahleda Brenneman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Katherine-Mrs. Richard Bender, and Sharon-Mrs. Earl Metzger), one son (Rick), 5 grandchildren, one brother (Alvin Jutzi) and 2 sisters (Salome Zehr and Ada Erb.) He was preceded in death by one son (Clare) and one daughter (Janice). Hew as a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 30, in charge of Vernon B. Zehr, Fred Lichti, and Elmer Schwartzentruber; interment in Steinman's Mennonite Cemetery.

Keller, Sallie, Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob and Nancy (Rhodes) Simmers, was born near Clover Hill, Va., Dec. 2, 1887; died at her home near Dayton, Va., Mar. 21, 1983; aged 95 y. On Dec. 29, 1909, she was married to William L. Keller, who died on May 12, 1953. Surviving are 4 daughters (Mrs. Evangeline Showalter, Mrs. Nellie Early, Mrs. Lelia Eberly, and Mrs. Lorene Layman), 2 sons (Harry and Warren), 20 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of Dayton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar 23, in charge of Herman Reitz, John R. Mumaw, Dewitt Heatwole and Willard Heatwole; interment in the Bank cemetery.

Kropf, Pearl, daughter of Elmer and Ada (Hooley) Headings, was born at Garden City, Mo., Jan. 9, 1907; died at Silverton, Ore., Apr. 5, 1983; aged 76 y. On Nov. 25, 1928, she was married to Ivan Kropf, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Dale), 4 daughters (bonnie-Mrs. Wallace Burck, Claudia-Mrs. Floyd Lapp, Judy, and Helen-Mrs. Erie Grove), 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers (Emery, Marvin, Ivan, Vernon, and Sam Headings), and 5 sisters (Velma Kauffman, Clysta Buerge, Vera Whitaker, Opal Nofziger, and Olive Roth). One grandson preceded her in death. She was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 8, in charge of John P. Oyer; interment in Zion Mennonite Cemetery.

Mast, Silas B., son of Joseph and Kathryn (Birky) Mast, was born at Strang, Neb., Apr. 1, 1905; died at Kalispell, Mont., Mar. 31, 1983; aged 77 y. On Jan. 3, 1926, he was married to Elma Sutter, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Frank, Larry, and Myron), 3 daughters (Priscilla, Martha, and Naomi), 21 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Mountain View Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Johnson Funeral Home, Kalispell, Apr. 4, in charge of Glenn L. Roth; interment in Conrad Memorial Cemetery.

Miller, Cindy Sue, daughter of Mose and Pauline (Yoder) Miller, was born at Dover, Ohio, Sept. 7, 1965; died of meningitis at Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio, Mar. 8, 1983; aged 17 y. Surviving are one brother (Steve) and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Levi M. Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Joe P. Yoder). She was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 11, in charge of Alvin Kanagy; interment in Walnut Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Rempel, Joanna, daughter of David and Vivian Coffman, was born at Harrisonburg, Va., Aug. 31, 1949; died at Lethbridge, Alta., Feb. 27, 1983; aged 33 y. In September, 1974, she was married to Paul Rempel, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Janelle and Michelle), her parents, one sister (Glenna-Mrs. Leslie Hertzler), and her grandmother (Mrs. Lena Riesen). She was a member of Weavers Mennonite Church.

Snyder, Etril Martin, son of Noah and Veronica (Snyder) Snyder, was born at Waterloo, Ont., Dec. 9, 1912; died of cancer at Kitchener, Ont., Apr. 2, 1983; aged 70 y. On June 28, 1939, he was married to Alice Weber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Douglas, Donald and Peter), and 3 granddaughters. He was a member of Erb Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 6, in charge of Wilmer Martin; interment in Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery.

Steiner, Edith Caroline, daughter of John and Margaret (Anderson) Gregory, was born at Dalton, Ohio, Jan. 23, 1896; died at Orrville, Ohio, Apr. 5, 1983; aged 87 y. On Nov. 27, 1919, she was married to Frank Steiner, who died on July 25, 1974. Surviving are 3 daughters (Dorothy-Mrs. Truman Hershberger, Marilyn-Mrs. John Kauffman and Janet-Mrs. Lowell Oswald), 2 sons (Franklin J. and Donald D.), 25 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers (Robert, Joe, Harry, and John), and 3 sisters (Maude-Mrs. Earl Brubaker, Myrtle, and Nora). She was a member of Martins Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 8, in charge of Vincent Frey and Frank Sturpe; interment in Martins Cemetery.

Zook, Salina Elizabeth, daughter of Gideon and Salina (Yoder) Sharp, was born at East Lynne, Mo., Mar. 11, 1886; died at Ausable Valley home, Fairview, Mich., Apr. 4, 1983; aged 97 y. On Nov. 25, 1909, she was married to Chauncey M. Zook, who died on Sept. 15, 1966. Surviving are 3 sons (Norman, Truman, and Delbert), 3 daughters (Vera-Mrs. Glen Yoder, Vesta-Mrs. Forest Handrich, and Ruth,--Mrs. Earl Webb), 22 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 6 in charge of Virgil Hershberger and Ellswoth Handrich; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

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Boss, John, Sr., was born in Berne, Switzerland, July 28, 1888; died at Albany, Ore., Jan. 20, 1983; aged 94 y. On Dec. 16, 1918, he was married to Ruth McDonald, who died in 1973. Surviving are 3 sons (Vernon, John Jr., and Paul), 14 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Mountain View Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Johnson Funeral Home, Kalispell, Mont., Jan. 25, in charge of Virgil Hochstetler; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Culp, Marvin R., son of David L. and Violet Marie Culp, was born at Goshen, Ind., June 28, 1920; died at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Ind., Apr. 3, 1983; aged 62 y. On Mar. 27, 1941, he was married to Violet M. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Delbert, Don, Dale, and Dennis), 3 daughters (Carolyn-Mrs. Jack Heeter, Phyllis-Mrs. Robert Roe, and JoEllen), his mother and 12 grandchildren. He was a member of Waterford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 6, in charge of Del and Charlotte Glick and George L. Swank; interment in Yellow Creek Cemetery.

Herr, Lizzie S., daughter of Daniel E. and Frances (Snyder) Miller, was born Feb. 13, 1892; died at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Apr. 4, 1983; aged 91 y. She was married to Oscar G. Herr, who died in 1931. Surviving are one daughter (Erna-Mrs. Jacob B. Siegrist), 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, one brother (Paul S. Miller). She was a member of Mount Joy Mennonite Church.

Hostetter, John Jacob, son of Samuel E. and Catherine (Kornhaus) Hostetter, was born at Roseland, La., June 7, 1896; died at Harrisonburg, Va., Apr. 6, 1983; aged 86 y. On May 7, 1922, he was married to Ruth Edna Berkey, who died July 29, 1957. On June 7, 1959, he was married to Ruth Stoltzfus Stauffer, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Gladys-Mrs. Gerald Burke), one son (John J., Jr.), 7 grandchildren, one brother (Amos), and 7 sisters (Anna-Mrs. John Alger, Mary-Mrs. Joe Conner, Nora Hostetter, Sarah-Mrs. Frank Weber, Ada-Mrs. Milford Hertzler, Edith-Mrs. Richard Martin, and Eva-Mrs. J. Mark Stauffer. He was a member of Park View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 9, in charge of Owen Burkholder and Ira E. Miller; interment in Lindale Mennonite Cemetery.

Huber, Mabel E., daughter of Harry E. and Kathryn H. (Erb) Shreiner, was born in Warwick Twp., Pa., Aug. 26, 1917; died of cancer at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Mar. 16, 1983; aged 65 y. On June 20, 1936, she was married to P. Elmer Huber, who survives. Also surviving are her mother, 4 sons (Elmer, Ray, Dale, and Larry), 3 grandsons, and one sister (Susan-Mrs. Paul C. Hess.). She was preceded in death by her father, 3 brothers, and one sister. She was a member of Hammer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 20, in charge of Parke Heller, Fred Heller, Richard Hurst, Ira Good, and Clarence Ulrich; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Keller, Barbara, died at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Mar. 22, 1983; aged 90 y. She was married to Harry Keller, who preceded her in death. She was a member of Elizabethtown Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite Home Chapel on Mar. 25, in charge of Elmer Hertzler and Ralph Ginder; interment in Risser Cemetery.

Landes, Carrie L., daughter of Abraham and Emma (Landis) Halteman, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Apr. 22, 1901; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Apr. 11, 1983; aged 81 y. She was married to Titus N. Landes, who died on Oct. 3, 1980. Surviving are one son (Curtis H. Landes), 5 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 15, in charge of Floyd Hackman and Curtis Bergey; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Rhinesmith, LeRoy, son of Charles L. and Bessie (Likes) Rhinesmith, was born at Kendallville, Ind., Apr. 25, 1912; died of a heart attack at Lagrange, Ind., Apr. 9, 1983; aged 70 y. On July 28, 1934, he was married to Laura Mishler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Gloria-Mrs. John Ganger, Sharon Rhinesmith, Janelle-Mrs. Russell Graber and Rebecca-Mrs. Kevin Mitchell), one son (Charles L.), 15 grandchildren, one great-grandson, 3 sisters (Dorothy-Mrs. Robert Bruce, Lucille Somes, and Leona-Mrs. Rollin Miller, Sr.), and one brother (Harold Rhinesmith). On Jan. 27, 1952, he was ordained to the office of deacon and served the Locust Grove congregation. He was a member of Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 12, in charge of Dean Brubaker, James Carpenter, William Hooley; interment in Locust Grove Menomonee Church Cemetery.

Roth, Clarence K., son of Christian and Veronica (Kennel) Roth, was born at O' Neill, Neb., Nov. 13, 1910; died at Brunner Nursing Home, Brunner, Ont., Apr. 10, 1983; aged 72 y. On Apr. 6, 1938, he was married to Alma Leis, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Lloyd and Doris-Mrs. Del Lichty), 4 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Elmer, Mervin, and Clayton), and 4 sisters (Irma-Mrs. Clayton Schultz, Viola-Mrs. Abner Leis, Mildred-Mrs. Melvin Shantz, and Marjorie-Mrs. Ervin Albrecht). He was preceded in death by one brother (Lester) and one sister (Gladys-Mrs. Jacob Spenler). Hew as a member of Riverdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 13, in charge of Glenn Zehr; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Smith, Eva, daughter of Joseph and Zern (Dove) Dove, was born at Criders, Va., Dec. 4, 1904; died at Harrisonburg, Va., Mar. 15, 1983; aged 78 y. On June 25, 1924, she was married to Solomon D. Smith, who died on Jan. 14, 1978. Surviving are 4 daughters (Ruby Caplinger, Elaine Lantz, Leona Canoles, and Juanita Kiser), and 2 sons (Derwitt and Dean). She was a member of Valley View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 19, in charge of Michael Shenk and Samuel Janzen; interment in Caplinger Family Cemetery, Criders, Va.

Stewart, John Lee, son of Melvin and Lela (Hostetler) Stewart, was born in Peoria, Ill., Sept. 24, 1955; died in an automobile accident, Apr. 6, 1983; aged 27 y. Surviving are his parents, one brother (Steve), one sister (Nancy-Mrs. Don Kennell), and grandparents (Ira and Velma Hostetler). Funeral services were held at Roanoke Mennonite Church, Apr. 9, in charge of James Detweiler, Kenneth Good, and Steve Ulrich; interment in Roanoke Mennonite Church cemetery.

Stoltzfus, Orpha, daughter of Solomon and Sara Jane (Lenhart) Beechy, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, Sept. 10, 1898; died at Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen, Ind., Mar. 28, 1983; aged 84 y. On May 29, 1919, she was married to Elmer Stoltzfus, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Dwight, Robert, Edward, Glenn, and Eugene), two daughters (Evelyn-Mrs. LeMar Miller and Sara Ellen Stoltzfus), 23 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Waterford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 31, in charge of Del and Charlotte Glick; interment in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery.\

Thomas, Rick J., son of Aldine and Esther (Yoder) Thomas, was born at Goshen, Ind., Oct. 10, 1957; died of cancer at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Ind., Apr. 9, 1983; aged 25 y. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Richele), one brother (Michael), and grandparents (Ora and Mabel Thomas and Katie Yoder). He was a member of Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 13, in charge of Vernon E. Bontreger; interment in the Miller Cemetery.

Unzicker, Emma O., daughter of John and Emile (Havenstein) Schrock, was born in Woodford Co., Ill., Feb. 28, 1889; died at Gifford, Ill., Apr. 6, 1983; aged 94 y. On Oct. 30, 1924, she was married to Otto Unzicker, who died on May 2, 1970. Surviving are 3 sons (Floyd, Leonard, and Wayne Unzicker), 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, one brother (Henry Schrock), and one sister (Amelia Unzicker). She was a member of East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 9, in charge of Ivan Birkey; interment in East Bend Memorial Gardens.

Yoder, Peter, son of Willard and Lois (Peachey) Yoder, was born on July 20, 1962; died as a result of a car-tractor accident near Mill Creek, Pa., Apr. 9, 1983; aged 20 y. Surviving are his parents, 4 sisters (Edith A., Lucy F., Phyllis K., and Mary Ellen), 2 brothers (Willard J., Jr., and Joseph R.). He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 13, in charge of Leroy Umble and Louis Peachey; interment in Locust Grove Mennonite Cemetery.

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Kurtz, Amanda M., daughter of Isaac H. and Anna (Mast) Kurtz, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Oct. 17, 1924; died of congestive heart failure at Reading Hospital, Reading, Pa., Apr. 22, 1983; aged 58 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Sadie-Mrs. Jacob D. Mast and Edna Kurtz), and one brother (Norman Kurtz). She was a member of Conestoga Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 24, in charge of Harvey Z. Stoltzfus, Nathan Stoltzfus, and Omar Kurtz; interment in Conestoga Cemetery.

Marner, John Earl, son of Eli and Elizabeth (Kinsinger) Marner, was born near Parnell, Iowa, Jan. 11, 1905; died at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, Apr. 16, 1983; aged 78 y. On Nov. 20, 1927, he was married to Lydia Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Barbara Elizabeth-Mrs. Joe Kanagy and Lois Gayle),2 sons (Clair Joseph, and Marvin Paul), 14 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one brother (Ora Marner), and 2 sisters (Vertie Marner and Susan-Mrs. Ezra Roth). He was preceded in death by 3 children (Lucille Grace, Lowell Dean, and Verda Irene). He was a member of West Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 19, in charge of Merv Birky and Max Yoder; interment in West Union Church Cemetery.

Miller, Gordon C., son of Alva and Ida (Boller) Miller, was born in Washington Co., Iowa, Jan. 24, 1914; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Mar. 29, 1983; aged 69 y. On Nov. 24, 1936, he was married to Rozetta Ropp, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (James and Lyle J.) and one brother (Glenn). He was a member of Kalona Mennonite church, where funeral services were held on Apr.1, in charge of Howard Keim and Elton Nussbaum; interment in Sharon Hill Cemetery.

Noe, Thelma Ferne, daughter of Edward H. and Ellen (Smith) Oyer, was born at Metamora, Ill., Oct. 12, 1910; died at her home at Goshen, Ind., Apr. 17, 1983; aged 72. On Aug. 3, 1946, she was married to Lloyd D. Noe, who died on Sept. 10, 1964. Surviving are one son (Randy), one daughter (Judy-Mrs. Jerry Gingerich), one brother (Harold Oyer), 2 sisters (Mrs. Ethel Yoder and Pauline Oyer), and 3 grandchildren. She was a member of Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 20, in charge of Larry Augsburger; interment in Olio Cemetery, Eureka.

Rhinesmith, LeRoy, died at the Lagrange Hospital, Lagrange, Ind., Apr. 9, 1983; aged 70 y. In 1934 he was married to Laura Mishler, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Charles L.), 4 daughters (Gloria-Mrs. John Ganger, Sharon, Janelle-Mrs. Russell Graber, and Rebecca-Mrs. Kevin Mitchell), 15 grandchildren, one great-grandson, 3 sisters, and one brother. He was ordained to the office of deacon and served the Locust Grove Mennonite Church. He was a member of Locust Grove Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Apr. 12, in charge of James Carpenter, William Hooley and Dean Brubaker.

Schrock, Anna M., daughter of Christian and Magdalena (Bachman) Schlabach, was born in Metamora, Ill., Apr. 2, 1895; died at Eureka, Ill., Mar. 21, 1983; aged 87 y. On Dec. 22, 1927, she was married to Daniel Schrock, who died on Sept. 27, 1972. Surviving is one sister (Laura Davis). She is survived by one brother and 2 sisters. She was a member of Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 24, in charge of Larry Augsburger and J. W. Davis; interment in Stewart-Harmony Cemetery.

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Baer, Lawrence Joseph, son of Joseph N. and Katie (Schrock) Baer, was born at Pettisville, Ohio, May 20, 1918; died as a result of an automobile accident at Waterloo, Ont., Apr. 13, 1983; aged 64 y. On May 15, 1940, he was married to Myrtie M. Frey, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Curtis L. and Edward), 4 daughters (Linda-Mrs. Robert Wenger, Miriam Baer, Esther-Mrs. Jack Lewis, and Connie-Mrs. Steven Blake), 15 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Cora J. Baer, Huldah-Mrs. Floyd Sauder, and Rosella-Mrs. John Schell), and one brother (Clarence J.). He was preceded in death by an infant son and 3 sisters. He was a member of West Clinton Mennonite church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 17, in charge of Edward Diener and Rocky Miller; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Brubaker, Maggie, daughter of Noah G. and Lydia (Kurtz) Good, was born in Brecknock Twp., Pa., Dec. 21, 1892; died at West Willow Rest Home; aged 90 y. On Dec. 3, 1947, she was married to Henry K. Stover, who died on Oct. 26, 1966. On Oct. 10, 1967, she was married to Landis Brubaker, who survives. Also surviving are foster son (Bartam Leaan), 3 stepsons (Noah and John Brubaker and John Stover), and 4 stepdaughters (Elizabeth, Anna, Leah, and Elizabeth Stover). She was a member of Bairs Codorus Mennnonite Church, in charge of Benjamin Eshbach, David Wadel and Paul Ebersole; interment in the Bowmansville Mennonite Cemetery.

Byler, Wilmer T., son of Thomas J. and Ada (Glick) Byler, was born on July 8, 1921; died en route to Lewistown Hospital on Apr. 21, 1983; aged 61 y. He was married to Nancy Y. Stoltzfus, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Rhoda Byler, Wilma N. Byler, Christine J. Byler, and Twila Yoder), 3 sons (Glen W., Calvin R., and Jay L.), 13 grandchildren, and 4 brothers (Marvin D., John M., Sr., Frank R., and Thomas J.). He was a member of Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 24, in charge of Gerald Peachey, Erie Renno, Leroy Umble, and Floyd Weber; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.

Hackman, Linford D., son of Joseph and Katie (Derstine) Hackman, was born in Souderton, Pa., Dec. 2, 1906; died of cancer at Edmonton, Alta., Apr. 11, 1983; aged 76 y. On June 15, 1925, he was married to Ada Clemens, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Lowell, James, and Arlin), 2 daughters (Twila Steckly, and Martyne Kempel), one brother (Walter), and 3 sisters (Susan Moyer, Verna Moyer, and Dorothy Martin). One son (Leon) died in 1932. He was ordained to the ministry in 1944 and served congregations in Carstairs, Alta., and Hubbard, Ore. He was a member of Holyrood Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 15, in charge of Roger Hochstetler; interment in Zion Mennonite Cemetery, Carstairs, Alta.

Kauffman, Erma M., daughter of George J. and Marie (Friesen) Rempel, was born in Meade, Kan., Sept. 13, 1940; died of aplastic anemia in University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, Apr. 18, 1983; aged 42 y. On Mar. 21, 1964, she was married to Kenneth Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Jerry and Julie), 5 brothers (Herman, John, Walter, Will, and Ed), and 4 sisters (Margaret-Mrs. David C. Reimer, Marilyn Rempel, Eileen-Mrs. Burt Kaufman, and Helen-Mrs. Howard Day). She ws preceded in death by 3 brothers (Pete, Eldon, and Donald). She was a member of South Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 21, in charge of Howard S. Schmitt; interment in South Union Church Cemetery.

Nafziger, Eva M., daughter of John and Fannie (Steckley) Sutter, was born at Beaver Crossing, Neb., Feb. 21, 1898; died at Restmor Nursing Home, Morton, Ill., Apr.26, 1983; aged 85 y. On June 6, 1915, she was married to Daniel B. Nafziger, who died on June 8, 1975. Surviving are 4 sons (Delmar, Herbert, Donald and James), 5 daughters (Vietta Heffner, Fannie Urish, Mary Livesay, Irene Frakes, and Ruth Mason), 26 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 5 sisters. She was a member of Hopedale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 30, in charge of Aden Yoder; interment in the Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery.

Rush, Raymond, son of Jacob and Mary (Moyer) Rush, was born on June 20, 1900; died at his home on Apr. 29, 1983; aged 82 y. On Nov. 18, 1922, he was married to Sally Leatherman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Mildred Bower, Olive Rush, Mary Jean-Mrs. Martin Worth, and Ruth Ann-Mrs. Robert Moyer), 6 sons (Clyce, Robert, Harold Willard, Herbert, and Darwin), 23 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, one brother (Theodore) and one sister (Adeline Wismer). He was a member of Deep Run East Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 1, in charge of John Ehst; interment in the church cemetery.

Showalter, Joyce Asenath, daughter of Truman F. and Mildred (Brilhart) Showalter, was born at Waynesboro, Va., Apr. 10, 1944; died at Waynesboro, Va., Apr. 22, 1983; aged 39 y. Surviving are 5 sisters (Esther, Sharon, and Carolyn Showalter, Irene Wade and Erla Showalter), and 3 brothers (Dennis, Ernest, and Kenneth). She was a member of Springdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 24, in charge of Duane Gingerich, Roy Kiser, and Richard Showalter; interment in Springdale Cemetery.

Zehr, Evelyn M., daughter of Emanuel and Ella (Ulrich) Schetz, was born at Eureka, Ill., Dec. 29, 1912; died at Champaign, Ill., Apr. 28, 1983; aged 70 y. On Dec. 22, 1935, she was married to Alton Zehr, who died in September 1977. Surviving are 2 sons (Ron and Randy), one daughter (Rita Zehr), 2 grandchildren, and 2 sisters. She was a member of East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 30, in charge of Paul King; interment in East Bend Memorial Gardens.

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Gospel Herald, May 24,1983, page 355.

"A tribute to Anna Kay Massanari" by Edna Springer

A worship celebration in memory of the faith and service of Anna Katherine Massanari was held January 26, 1983, at East Bend Church, Fisher, Illinois. Pastor Paul O. King was in charge of the services and gave a meditation from Psalm 34. This passage was a favorite of Anna Kay's.
"O magnify the Lord with me,
and let us exalt his name together. . . .
The angel of the Lord encamps around
those who fear him, and delivers them.
O taste and see that the Lord is good. . . . "

We knew Anna Kay as a sister in Christ, a friend and a laborer in the gospel. Hers was a steadfast faith and a life of devotion to our Lord. Our lives have been enriched by her love, compassion, and the joy in her heart. She was a missionary in Puerto Rico for 32 years. The past number of years she spent several months each summer in the U.S. visiting her brothers Karl, Bob, Joe, Russell, and Walter and their families. Much of this time was spent in Fisher. It blessed us and challenged us to hear her testimonies by word and song in our worship services. She gave her beautiful soprano voice to sing praises to our God. She loved Bible study and we felt it a privilege to have her in our Sunday school classes or in Bible study and prayer groups. As a friend we knew she enjoyed life itself. She enjoyed Christian fellowship and it was fun to play word games with her. When at Fisher she was one of our avid church library readers.
In her youth, Anna Kay felt a call to missionary work and decided to go to Goshen College for preparation. It was there that she was advised to study for a profession along with her Bible training. She chose teaching, which proved to be a good choice because of the love, kindness, and concern she had for children. Anna Kay went to Puerto Rico in 1950 and began teaching in the first and second grades in Betania Mennonite School. At the time they were adding third and fourth grades. Carol Glick told of some of their difficult experiences which included driving 3/4-ton truck to school-an hour's drive each way. They would gather up the children to and fro. Anna Kay was deeply involved not only in the school and its formation but in the production of music for Luz y Verdad, the Spanish broadcast. She was always active in the Sunday services through music, teaching, and through other means.
In 1960 Anna Kay injured her back while on playground duty and was advised to make every effort to avoid further injuries. She then took a job in the offices of Luz y Verdad, correcting correspondence lessons and counseling through letters for listeners. She had the opportunity to touch many persons in this way.
Another interesting epoch in Anna Kay's life was the development of her care and education for Maria Rosado, who became a foster daughter to her. Later Maria married, and Anna Kay claimed three foster grandchildren. She loved them very much. During Anna Kay's illness, Maria came and cared for her two weeks. She came again with two of her children shortly before Anna Kay passed away and then remained for the funeral.
It was in the year 1977 that Betania School needed a kindergarten teacher, and at this time, having recovered from her back injury, Anna Kay resumed teaching. Later she taught English classes at the school. In August 1982 Anna Kay was to begin an extensive Bible teaching program for kindergarten through grade four. After all, teaching the Bible was her first love.
She returned to Puerto Rico from vacation in the States on July 24, 1982. At this time she knew there was something wrong with her body but she helped get the school started and had taught only one week when Dr. Graber, after examination, made immediate arrangements for her to come back to the States. On the following Sunday in our sharing time, she told us about the growth in her abdomen, that the prognosis was not good and that she would be entering the hospital for tests. Then she expressed her faith and trust in word and song. The congregation was deeply moved. The hymn she sang was from Psalms 34-one they often sang in Spanish and that translated easily into English. Her testimony was that the Lord had delivered her from all her fears. Her desire was that the Lord would be magnified, whatever the outcome.
The diagnosis was malignant lymphoma. Even though the following months of treatments were difficult for her, we noted on various occasions during this time that she continued in her love and concern for others. She witnessed to many during these days of affliction. She deeply appreciated the care given to her by her family.
It seemed to us that her life was cut short on January 24, when she departed just before her 57th birthday. One of the verses of Scripture she had shared was "For me to live is Christ, to die is gain." One of her friends remarked, "She showed us how to face death with faith and courage."
Following is a poem she wrote on August 18, 1982:
The day is beautiful, Lord,
As is every day we live with you.
The sun rises, the sun sets,
Moon and stars come out.
Day after day, night after night,
Season after season, your world is ordered,
Nature follows a divine plan.
We trust that plan, for we see it has never failed.
Seedtime and harvest, you have said, year after year.
Shall our lives, then, be any less ordered?
One experience follows another in perfect sequence.
Even in seedtime and harvest, rain and clouds
Sometimes obscure the view ahead.
Clouds obscure the sun too,
But makes your plan no less orderly.
So what if clouds have now obscured
The sunshine of my Betania day?
I do not see the smiling children who wait
To hear about the "letter" you have written them.
But beyond those clouds the sun still shines, I know.
And night and day continue in succession.
So shall my faith cause me to rise
Above the clouds that hide Betania from my sight
And know that order still exists
In this life, because forever and eternally
I am yours.

Edna Springer is a member of East Bend Mennonite Church, Fisher, Ill.

Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana

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Baker, Dean A., son of William and Cordelia (Taylor) Baker, was born at Shreve, Ohio, Sept. 20, 1932; died at Columbus, Ohio, Apr. 24, 1983; aged 50 y. On Sept. 24, 1958, he was married to Joanne Grisso, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Rod), one daughter (Cheryl-Mrs. John Hostetler), 2 grandchildren, 2 brothers (William and Elwood Baker), and one sister (Bonnie-Mrs. Brian Kiehborth). He was preceded in death by one brother. He was a member o f Sharon Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 27, in charge of Kenneth Benner and Melvin Yutzy; interment in Sunset Cemetery.

Brannon, William A., son of Kenneth A. and Hazel P. (Walker) Brannon, was born at Carrollton, Ky., July 25, 1935; died at Millersburg, Ohio, May 1, 1983; aged 47 y. He was married to Marilyn Geffert, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Joyce and Amy), 2 sons (William and Benjamin), his parents, and 2 brothers (Benjamin and Robert). Funeral services were held at Millersburg Mennonite Church, May 4, in charge of David Groh; interment in Nashville Cemetery.

Friedt, Helen P., daughter of Frederick and Julia (Lehman) Schoeppe, was born in Stark Co., Ohio, Mar.12, 1901; died at Shady Lawn Nursing Home, Dalton, Ohio, Apr. 16, 1983; aged 82 y. On Dec. 24, 1919, she was married to Moses G. Miller, who died in 1968. On Aug. 9, 1971, she was married to Carl Friedt, who died in 1974. Surviving are 4 daughters (Imogene-Mrs. William Rozier, Mary Louise-Mrs. Ellis Zuercher, Alice-Mrs. Clayton Zuercher, and Erma Lou-Mrs. Norman Sommer), 2 stepdaughters (Dorothy-Mrs. David Forrer, and Ruth-Mrs. Cleuts Conrad), 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Julia Elliott and Ann-Mrs. Francis Dray), 2 foster brothers (Edward and Ralph Gerber), and one foster sister (Mrs. Mary Kreisher). She was preceded in death by one daughter, one stepson, 3 brother, 2 sisters, and 3 foster brothers. She was a member of Orrville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 19, in charge of Carl Newswanger and Bill Detweiler; interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Gingerich, Emma, daughter of Joseph C. and Catherine (Swartzendruber) Gingerich, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Aug. 5, 1891; died at Pleasant View Home, Kalona, Iowa, May 8, 1983; aged 91 y. She was the last of a family of 16 children. She was a member of East Union Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Petersheim Funeral Chapel, May 10, in charge of Lonnie Yoder, A. Lloyd Swartzendruber, and J. John J. Miller; interment in East Union Cemetery.

Hershberger, Edward E., son of Christian and Esther (Miller) Hershberger, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Oct. 30, 1899;died of a heart attack at Pleasant View Home, Kalona, Iowa, May 3, 1983; aged 83 y. On Aug. 21, 1923, he was married to Edna M. Marner, who died Jan. 7, 1973. Surviving are 3 sons (Kenneth, Everett, and James), 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, one sister (Lydia-Mrs. Clifford Emery), and 4 brothers (Albert, Delmar, Lloyd, and Earl). He was preceded in death by one grandson and one brother. He was a member of East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 6, in charge of A. Lloyd Swartzendruber, Lonnie Yoder, and J. John J. Miller; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

Hostetler, Mary Kate, daughter of Isaac and Barbara (Swartzendruber) Eash, was born in Tuleta, Tex, Nov. 22, 1912; died of a stroke at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Apr. 23, 1983; aged 70 y. She was married to Clarence Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are one son (John Almon), one daughter (Winifred-Mrs. John Yordy), 6 grandchildren, one brother (Wallace Eash), and one sister (Velma-Mrs. Truman Gingerich). She was preceded in death by one son (Manford). She was a member of East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 26, in charge of Lonnie Yoder and J. John J. Miller; interment in East Union Cemetery.

King, Besse, daughter of Joseph and Catherine Hooley, was born at Reedsville, Pa., Jan. 8, 1887; died at Goshen, Ind., Apr. 26, 1983; aged 96 y. On Feb. 23, 1915, she was married to I. Milton King, who died Jan. 12, 1957. Surviving are 2 sisters (Mrs. Mabel Gresser and Sarah-Mrs. Charles Slicer). She was a member of College Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, Ind., Apr. 29, and at Kauffman Funeral Home, W. Liberty, Ohio, Apr. 30, in charge of Arnold C. Roth and Howard Schmitt; interment in South Union Cemetery.

Miller, Mary Pearl, daughter of Daniel D. and Catherine Gingerich, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, July 15, 1890; died at Pleasant View Home, Kalona, Iowa, May 4, 1983; aged 92 y. On Aug. 16, 1925, she was married to Henry H. Miller, who died May 21, 1981. Surviving are 3 sons (Daniel D., Quinton, and Paul), 14 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. One son (Monroe) preceded her in death. She was a member of East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 7 in charge of Lonnie Yoder and J. John J. Miller; interment in East Union Cemetery.

Mumaw, Estella, foster daughter of D. P. and Mary King, was born at Smithville, Ohio, Nov. 8, 1900; died at Brenn-Field Nursing Center, Apr. 20, 1983; aged 82 y. On Feb. 7, 1923, she was married to Daniel W. Mumaw, who died on July 14, 1980. Surviving are 3 sons (Carl, Virgil, and Ward), one daughter (Mary Catherine Rohrer), 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Robert King). She was preceded in death by one granddaughter and 3 brothers (John, James, and Joe Posar). She was a member of Orrville Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held at Orrville Mennonite Church, Apr. 23, in charge of Carl Newswanger, John R. Mumaw, and Frank Sturpe; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Roth, Amanda, daughter of John and Catherine (Brunk) Everatt, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Feb. 12, 1899; died at Kitchener, Ont., Apr. 27, 1983; aged 84 y. On Oct. 21, 1920, she was married to Benjamin Roth, who died May 20, 1973. Surviving are 5 sons (Melson, Milford, Elton, Harold, and Willard), 3 daughters (Beulah-Mrs. John Wagler, Hilda-Mrs. Raymond McEwin, and Pearl-Mrs. Mahlon Roes), 33 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, one brother (Sydney Everatt), and 3 sisters (Selida-Mrs. Lorne Kropf, Verra-Mrs. Raymond Knarr). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Catherine). She was a member of St. Agatha Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 30, in charge of Nelson Martin and Elmer Schwartzentruber; interment in St. Agatha Church Cemetery.

Salzman, Barbara, daughter of Andrew and Maria (Schwartzentruber) Salzman, was born at Baden, Ont., July 21, 1889; died at New Hamburg, Ont., Apr. 24, 1983; aged 93 y. She was the last surviving member of her family. Funeral services were held at St. Agatha Mennonite Church, Apr. 26, in charge of Nelson Martin and Elmer Schwartzentruber; interment in St. Agatha Cemetery.

Shantz, Jesse, son of Jesse and Magdalena (Martin) Shantz, was born at Waterloo Twp., Ont., May 31, 1909; died of heart problems at his home at Waterloo, Ont., Apr. 28, 1983; aged 73 y. On Feb. 2, 1935, he was married to Susanna Bauman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Lyall, Harold, and Leroy), 2 daughters (Marlene-Mrs. David Sutter and Gladys-Mrs. Robert Bender), 11 grandchildren, and one brother (Joseph). He was a member of Erb Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 1, in charge of Wilmer Martin; interment in Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder, Mabel Esther, daughter of Chancy and Mary (Yoder) Hershberger, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Dec. 19, 1904; died of cancer at Pleasant View Home, Kalona, Iowa, Apr. 16, 1983; aged 78 y. On Sept. 16, 1925, she was married to Walter Swartzendruber, who died Aug. 3, 1932. On March11, 1972, she was married to Joe M. Yoder, who died May 25, 1973. Surviving are 3 sons (Marvin, Donald, and Paul Swartzendruber), 4 stepchildren (Melva Garber, Russel Yoder, and Daryl and Dorothy Yoder), 2 sisters (Viola Bontrager and Ellen Edelman), and 2 brothers (Walter and Lee Hershberger). She was a member of East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 19, in charge of Lonnie Yoder, and J. John J. Miller; interment in East Union Cemetery.

Yousey, Ezra, son of David and Mary (Moser) Yousey, was born in Kirschnerville, N. Y., Apr. 13, 1907; died at Lewis Co., General Hospital, Lowville, N. Y., Apr. 15, 1983; aged 76 y. On June 16, 1932, he was married to marion Moshier, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Violet-Mrs. Mark Kennel, Joan-Mrs. Herbert Robertson, Sarah-Mrs. Dale Lyndaker, Florence-Mrs. D. Eugene Zoll, and Eva-Mrs. Gary Williams), 3 sons (David, Norman, and Herbert), 20 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Bertha-Mrs. Samuel Roggie). He was a member of Naumburg Cons. Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 18 in charge of Elmer Moser, Lloyd Boshart, and Julius Moser; interment in Croghan Cons. Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Transcriber's note: Cons. is an abbreviation for Conservative.

Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas