Blosser.- Clinton, son of Joel D. and Mary A. (Moyer) Blosser, was born in Mahoning Co., Ohio, May 2, 1892; died at Salem, Ohio, Jan. 8, 1984; aged 91 y. On June 18, 1913, he was married to Edith Lewis, who died on Jan. 26, 1974. Surviving are 4 daughters (Laura-Mrs. Isaac Helfrick, Lois-Mrs. Clifford Amstutz, Doris-Mrs. Ralph Witmer, and Velma Blosser), 5 sons (Howard, Paul, Evan, Carl, and Don), 38 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, one sister (Emma Rice), and 2 brothers (Harvey and Stelvin). He was a member of Midway Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 11, in charge of Ernest Martin and David Byer; interment in Midway Cemetery.

Davis.- Magdalena D., daughter of Dan and Sarah Troyer, was born in White Cloud, Mich., May 16, 1907; died at Colorado Springs, Colo., Dec. 30, 1983; aged 76 y. On Feb. 28, 1933, she was married to Ora M. Davis, who died in 1968. Surviving are 2 sons (Wayne and Dean), one daughter (Eleanor Jones), and 4 brothers (Mose, Perry, Lyman, and Day Troyer). She was a member of Beth-El Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Swan-Law Chapel on Jan. 3, in charge of Glen Crago; interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

Gresser.- Orie R., son of Amos and Emma (Spiker) Gresser, was born on Jan. 10, 1902; died at Orrville, Ohio, Dec. 19, 1983; aged 81 y. In 1925 he was married to Ruth Conrad, who died in 1978. Surviving is one son (Robert), 4 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Gresser Funeral Home on Dec. 22, in charge of Peter B. Wiebe; interment in Oak Grove Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Keller.- Flossie Frieda, daughter of Peter M. and Lena (Smith) Ulrich, was born at Buda, Ill., Nov. 13, 1902; died at Eureka, Ill., Dec. 29, 1983; aged 81 y. On Dec. 7, 1920, she was married to Emmanuel Keller, who died on Dec. 19, 1967. Surviving are one son (Richard), 4 daughters (Pearl-Mrs. Roy Springer, Betty-Mrs. Harley King, Ruby-Mrs. Paul Hartzler, and Mary Jo-Mrs. Phillip Starr), 23 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, 3 brothers (Ervin, Merlin, and Harley Ulrich), and 3 sisters (Emma Stoller, Lillie Hauter, and Opal Gries). She was preceded in death by one grandchild, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters. She was a member of Linn Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 1, 1984; interment in Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery.

Landis.- John N., son of Eli L. and Hettie (Nolt) Landis, was born in West Earl Twp., Pa., Dec. 27, 1898; died at Ephrata Community Hospital, Ephrata, Pa., Dec. 16, 1983; aged 84 y. On Nov. 3, 1921, he was married to Susan Shearer, who died on Aug. 28, 1940. On Nov. 27, 1941, he was married to Rebecca Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Susan Jane Landis), one son (Glenn), 2 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Mabel Rohrer and Mrs. Anna Kreider), and one brother (Eli N.). He was a member of Landis Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 20, in charge of Richard Miller, Paul Weaver, and Irwin Weaver; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Lugbill.- Mary, daughter of Edward L. and Mary (Wyse) Schmucker, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, Apr. 22, 1898; died at Fulton County Health Center on Jan. 10, 1984; aged 85 y. On Nov. 13, 1917, she was married to Sylvanus Lugbill, who died on June 22, 1971. Surviving are 2 sons (Charles and Ralph), 3 daughters (Wanda-Mrs. Clarence Rich, Grace-Mrs. Lawrence Nofziger, and Mrs. Donna Wyse), 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Jessie-Mrs. Richard Hann). She was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 14, in charge of Ellis B. Croyle; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Miller.- Elizabeth, daughter of Ben and Anna Grieser, was born in Minier, Ill., Nov. 25, 1885; died at Hydro, Okla., Jan. 1, 1984; aged 98 y. On Jan. 3, 1907, she was married to Julius Miller, who died in 1964. Surviving are 2 sons (Paul and Melvin), 4 daughters (Mrs. Bill Ehrisman, Mrs. John Detweiler, Mrs. Kenneth Masoner, and Mrs. Bill Eastin), 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Chris and Dan Grieser), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Annie Erb, Mrs. Mary Erb, Mrs. Rose Waters, and Mrs. Kathryn Kerler). She was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 4, in charge of Leland Oswald and Chalmer Weigman; interment in Pleasant View Mennonite Cemetery.

Mull.- Chauncey Dale, son of Daniel and Emma (Nafziger) Mull, was born at Wauson, Ohio, Oct. 3, 1915; died of heart failure at a hospital at Toledo, Ohio, Jan. 14, 1984; aged 68 y. On Mar. 15, 1942, he was married to Verda Nafziger, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Daniel) and 3 sisters (Mrs. Mary Short, Mrs. Ira Wyse, and Mrs. Blanche Grieser). He was a member of Tedrow Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 18, in charge of Dale Wyse and Randall Nafziger; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Rains.- Debra Marie, daughter of Myron E. and Leona (Schrock) Ross, was born on July 3, 1962; died at Riverside Hospital, Newport News, Va., Jan. 9, 1984; aged 21 y. She was married to Joe Rains, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Nicole), 2 brothers (Mike and Jerry Ross), and maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Schrock). She was a member of Warwick River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 11, in charge of Lloyd Weaver, Jr., and Kenneth Good; interment in the church cemetery.

Reesor.- Elmer Carl, son of Carl and Annie (Wideman) Reesor, was born at Unionville, Ont., Mar. 10, 1929; died at his home of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis on Nov. 20, 1983; aged 54 y. On June 7, 1953, he was married to Stella Witmer, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Joanna-Mrs. Andy Reesor-McDowell), 5 sons (James, Eugene, Edward, Richard, and Robert), 2 grandsons, 4 brothers (Cecil, John, Harold, and Kenneth), and 5 sisters (Marian-Mrs. Norman Wenger, Marie-Mrs. Aliner Brubacher, Evelyn-Mrs. Arthur Byer, Nancy-Mrs. Owen Witmer, and Kathryn-Mrs. Alex Morrison). He was a member of Hagerman Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Wideman Mennonite Church on Nov. 23, in charge of David Martin and Maurice Martin; interment in the Wideman Cemetery.

Schlabach.- Myrtle Odell, daughter of Noah and Louise (Biehn) Weber, was born at Guernsey, Sask., June 4, 1917; died at Lanigan Union Hospital on Nov. 22, 1983; aged 66 y. On July 30, 1944, she was married to Claude Schlabach, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Larry and Merlin), 2 daughters (Gloria Willms and Evonne Stauffer), 9 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Howard, Gordon, Floyd, and Lyle), and one sister (Irene-Mrs. Ivan Eby). She was a member of Sharon Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 25, in charge of Jim Mullet and William Bast.

Shantz.- Alice, daughter of Eli B. and Maryann (Brubacher) Martin, was born at Waterloo Co., Ont., Jan. 30, 1930; died of cancer at Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 5, 1984; aged 53 y. On Mar. 6, 1952, she was married to Melvin Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Murray and David), one daughter (Ann), and one brother (Donald Martin). She was a member of Floradale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 8, in charge of J. Lester Kehl, Amsey Martin, and Orvie Brubacher; interment in the Floradale Mennonite Church Cemetery.

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Cressman.- Lloyd, son of Herbert and Maryann (Allemang) Cressman, was born in Breslau, Ont., May 29, 1915; died of a heart attack at Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 14, 1984; aged 68 y. In 1942 he was married to Alice Louise Milne, who died on Aug. 23, 1983. Surviving are 4 daughters (Martha-Mrs. Wayne Hilker, Elizabeth, Ann-Mrs. Greg Bronson, and Charlotte-Mrs. Dave Dolson), and 2 sisters (Mabel and Eunice-Mrs. Roy Burkhart). He was a member of Breslau Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 17, in charge of Horace Cressman and Erwin Wiens; interment in Breslau Mennonite Cemetery.

Davenport.- Grenoble, daughter of Forrest Samuel and Ruth (Hewitt) Howard, was born at Stuarts Draft, Va., July 11, 1920; died of lung cancer at Waynesboro Community Hospital, Waynesboro, Va., Jan. 2, 1984; aged 63 y. On Apr. 25, 1938, She was married to Russell Thompson; on May 12, 1974. She married Jesse Campbell; and on May 2, 1983. She married Felton Davenport, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Russell Lee and Richard Dale), 2 daughters (Mrs. Marley Ann Bradfield and Mrs. Shelby Jean Taylor), a foster daughter (Mrs. Betty Ford), 8 grandchildren, 4 foster granddaughters, 3 brothers (Wade, Stanley, and Ray), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Dorothy Stone and Mrs. Lorraine Vaughan). She was a member of Waynesboro Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Etter Funeral Chapel on Jan. 5, in charge of Roy D. Kiser and Stan Shirk; interment in the Stuarts Draft Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Gochnauer.- Philip Ryan, son of John and Ruth Ann Gochnauer, was born at St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 7, 1975; died of cancer at Mountville, Pa., Nov. 3, 1983; aged 8 y. Surviving are his parents, one brother (Bradly), paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. John B. Gochnauer), maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Hess), and maternal great-grandfather (Rueben Horst).

Groff.- J. Clarence, son of Christian B. and Emma (Neff) Groff, was born in East Lampeter Twp., Pa., Jan. 3, 1914; died unexpectedly at his home in Strasburg, Pa., Dec. 11, 1983; aged 69 y. He was married to Edna V. Groff, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Dale E.), 3 daughters (Patricia, Elma-Mrs. John W. Hess, and Cheryl-Mrs. Gerald Erb), 7 grandchildren, his stepmother (Esther R. Groff), one brother (E. Marvin), and 3 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Sanford Leaman, Anna- Mrs. Marvin Landis, and Edna-Mrs. Roy Martin). He was a member of Strasburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 14, in charge of Charles Good, Wade Groff, and Isaac Frederick; interment in the church cemetery.

Jantzi.- Martha, daughter of Jonas B. and Mattie (Schwartzentruber) Jantzi, was born in Tavistock, Ont., Apr. 29, 1908; died at her home at New Hamburg, Ont., Jan. 16, 1984; aged 75 y. Surviving are one brother (Jonas) and one sister (Grace-Mrs. Clayton Nauman). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, Kitchener. Funeral services were held at Ratz-Bechtel Chapel on Jan. 18, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in First Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Kauffman.- D. Chauncey, son of Nicholas and Alice (King) Kauffman, was born near West Liberty, Ohio, Aug. 15, 1896; died at his home in West Liberty, Dec. 21, 1983; aged 87 y. On June 14, 1921, he was married to Nellie Byler, who survives. Also surviving are one foster son (Robert E. Byler) and 3 grandchildren. He was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 26, in charge of David L. Gehman and Frank Byler; interment in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

Koss.- Michael Paul, son of Michael John and Alice (Berzonski) Koss, was born in Jerome, Pa., Feb. 3, 1935; died at Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., Jan. 20, 1984; aged 48 y. He was married to Helen Forster, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Debra-Mrs. Edward Pebley and Anna Marie), 2 sons (Robert Paul and Michael John), 4 grandchildren, 3 brothers (John, Donald, and Fred), and 3 sisters (Ann, Betty, and Patricia). He was preceded in death by one son (William). He was a member of First Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the John Henderson Co. Funeral Home on Jan. 23, in charge of Phillip King; interment in Richland Cemetery.

Lehman.- Wayne C., son of George Frank and Jennie V. (Longenecker) Lehman, was born in Dauphin Co., Pa., Mar. 25, 1916; died at Elizabethtown, Pa., Jan. 12, 1984; aged 67 y. He was married to Elizabeth Cannon, who died in October 1980. In August 1981, he was married to Esther N. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Lois-Mrs. Walter R. Schwanger and Helen-Mrs. Robert J. Keener), 3 stepsons (John M., J. Marlan, and Kenneth M. Nissley), 5 grandchildren, 10 stepgrandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Alice Gall and Ruth-Mrs. Clarence Givens), and 3 brothers (Mahlon, Glenn, and Ammon). He was a member of Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 16, in charge of Richard H. Frank, Walter L. Keener, and Glen Goshorn; interment in Elizabethtown Mennonite Cemetery.

Mishler.- Clem, son of Enos and Lovina (Schrock) Mishler, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., June 28, 1906; died at his home on Jan. 18, 1984; aged 77 y. On Dec. 24, 1925, he was married to Ida Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Norma-Mrs. Harry Burgess), 3 sons (Lester, Loyd, and Harold), 16 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 5 sisters (Nina Baer, Marie Schrock, Ruth-Mrs. Frank Ropp, Esther Nelson, and Beulah-Mrs. Golan Yoder). He was preceded in death by 3 sisters and one brother. He was a member of Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 21, in charge of Orville G. Miller and 0. H. Hooley; interment in Shore Cemetery.

Roes.- Barbara, daughter of Jacob L. and Mary (Schwartzentruber) Wagler, was born in Wellesley, Ont., Jan. 29, 1898; died at Baden, Ont., Dec. 31, 1983; aged 85 y. On Feb. 1, 1923, she was married to John Roes, who died in 1940. Surviving are one son (Lloyd), 2 daughters (Florence and Mary-Mrs. Roy Zehr), and 2 brothers (Noah and Jacob Wagler). She was preceded in death by one daughter, one grandson, and one sister (Mary). She was a member of Riverdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 2, in charge of Glenn Zehr, Elmer Schwartzentruber, and Melvin Roes; interment in Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery.

Sommer.- Alma, daughter of Jacob and Anna (Moser) Sommer, was born at Kidron, Ohio, Aug. 22, 1902; died at Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio, Jan. 22, 1984; aged 81 y. Surviving are 3 sisters (Ellen-Mrs. Allen Bixler, Rose, and Esther-Mrs. Delvin Gerber). She was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 2 brothers. She was a charter member of Kidron Mennonite church, where memorial services were held on Jan. 25, in charge of Bill Detweiler and Lowell Gerber; interment in the Kidron Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Stutzman.- Mary Ann, daughter of Joni A. and Susanna (Miller) Yoder, was born in Thomas, Okla., Oct. 25, 1907; died at Salem, Ore., Jan. 15, 1984; aged 76 y. On Jan. 29, 1925, she was married to Levi N. Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are 6 daughters (Nora Brubaker, Lorene Smith, Thelma Blackstone, Sue Swartzendruber, Mary Herman, and Dottie Stutzman), 4 sons (Nelson, Freeman, Clamens, and Leon), 48 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, 5 sisters (Lizzie Chupp, Barbara Ann Thomas, Susan Yoder, Delila Yoder, and Fannie Stutzman), and 2 brothers (Alva and Amos Yoder). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Fannie Troyer) and 4 sons (Ira, Amos, David, and Floyd). She was a member of Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 19, in charge of Max Yoder and Jerry Stutzman; interment in Mennonite Cemetery, Willamina, Ore.

Witmer.- Nathan Paul, son of Raymond and Mary (Diller) Witmer, was born on Mar. 19, 1929; died of a heart attack at his home on Jan. 21, 1984; aged 54 y. On Nov. 26, 1947, he was married to Catherine Smith, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Dennis Witmer), one daughter (Cindy Gaylor), 2 grandchildren, his mother, 4 brothers (Kenneth, Richard, Clarence, and Raymond), and 3 sisters (Dortha Parmer, Retha Keener, and Mildred Landis). He was a member of Cedar Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 24, in charge of Nelson L. Martin; interment in Cedar Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Yoder.- Samuel James, son of Joseph Z. and Nancy (Stoltzfus) Yoder, was born at Belleville, Pa., Jan. 13, 1900; died at Lewistown (Pa.) Hospital on Jan. 7, 1984; aged 83 y. He was the last of his immediate family, having been preceded in death by one brother (Frank E. Yoder), 10 half-sisters, and 2 half-brothers. He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 10, in charge of Leroy Umble; interment in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery.

Zeager.- Nelson L., son of Lehman and Parthene (Steel) Zeager, was born in West Donegal Twp., Pa., Dec. 17, 1923; died of accidental asphyxiation at his home at Elizabethtown, Pa., Jan. 14, 1984; aged 60 y. On June 28, 1947, he was married to Hilda M. Frey, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Carol- Mrs. Marlin Fahnestock), 2 sons (Harold N. and Wayne), 10 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Reba-Mrs. Donald Stonesifer and Grace-Mrs. Raymond Harman), and 4 brothers (Carl B., Glenn S., L. Walter, and S. Donald). He was a member of Bossler Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 18, in charge of Harlan Hoover, Fred Garber, Simon Kraybill, and Russell Baer; interment in Bossler Cemetery.

Zehr.- Roy William, son of Nelson and Barbara (Roth) Zehr, was born in Kitchener, Ont., Aug. 7, 1962; died as a result of a snowmobile accident at Wellesley, Ont., Dec. 26, 1983; aged 21 y. Surviving are his parents, one brother (Wayne), one sister (Doris), and his paternal grandmother (Druscilla Zehr). He was a member of St. Agatha Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 29, in charge of Nelson Martin and Laverne Schwartzentruber; interment in St. Agatha Mennonite Cemetery.

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Bond.- James William, son of William and Susan (Mishler) Bond, was born at Ashwood, Ore., Aug. 8, 1904; died of Parkinson's disease at Albany, Ore., Jan. 16, 1984; aged 79 y. On Sept. 19, 1926, he was married to Mary Gingrich, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (James, Harold, and Kenneth), one daughter (Elsie Jones), 15 grand children, 9 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Charles and George) and 6 sisters (Nancy Glick, Cora Bitakofer, Alice Hartman, Ella Miller, Frances Martin, and Laura Carlson). He was a member of Albany Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 18, in charge of Ed Springer; interment in Lebanon, Ore.

Crumrine.- Esther, daughter of Daniel and Magdalene (Good) Augsburger, was born at Flanagan, Ill., Oct. 21, 1902; died at Methodist Medical Center, Peoria, Ill., Jan. 27, 1984; aged 81 y. On Dec. 27, 1923, she was married to George Crumrine, who died on Jan. 11, 1982. Surviving are 3 sons (George, Robert, and Eugene), 3 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. Aaron Litwiller, Dorothy-Mrs. Harry Ingram, and Loretta-Mrs. Clifford Graffis), 20 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Ida King). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 30, in charge of James Detweiler; interment in Roberts Cemetery.

Detwiler.- Lizzie M., daughter of Frank and Sarah (Moyer) Freed, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., July 29, 1896; died at Rockhill Mennonite Community, Sellersville, Pa., Jan. 21, 1984; aged 87 y. She was married to Tyson L. Detwiler, who died in 1962. Surviving are one son (Stanley F.), 3 daughters (Edith-Mrs. Horace A. Halteman, Sara-Mrs. Enos B. Hunsberger, and Arlene-Mrs. Harold M. Young), 15 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by one son (Roy) and 2 grandchildren. She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 25, in charge of Floyd Hackman and Curtis Bergey; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.

Good.- Ada M., daughter of Daniel and Mary (Yordy) Orendorff, was born in Flanagan, Ill., May 12, 1890; died at Rest Haven Nursing Home, Morrison, Ill., Jan. 21, 1984; aged 93 y. On Sept. 26, 1946, she was married to A. C. Good, who died on July 29, 1978. Surviving are one stepdaughter (Lila-Mrs. Glen Ebersole), 5 stepgrandchildren, and 10 step-great-grandchildren. She was a member of Science Ridge Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 24, in charge of LeRoy Kennel; interment in Science Ridge Mennonite Cemetery.

Hartman.- Margaret, daughter of Arthur and Lydia (Hienz) Kursch, was born in Hobart, Ind., Jan. 8, 1953; died of cancer and complications in W.Va., en route to National Institute of Health, Bethesda, Md., Dec. 20, 1983; aged 30 y. On May 31, 1975, she was married to James L. Hartman, who survives. Also surviving are her parents, one brother (James Kursch), and 2 sisters (Beth-Mrs. Eric Hauser and Diane-Mrs. David Voglund). She was a member of Wooster Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 24, in charge of Glen A. Horner; interment in Maple Grove Memorial Park.

Headings.- Floyd C., son of Ezra and Nellie (Mohr) Headings, was born in Miami Twp., Ohio, Oct. 13, 1922; died at Sidney Memorial Hospital on Jan. 2, 1984; aged 61 y. On Aug. 3, 1944, he was married to Margery Hooley, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (James A. and Ralph), 5 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Velma Plank). He was a member of the South Union Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Calvary Baptist Church on Jan. 5, in charge of Barry Grahl and Howard Schmitt; interment in Fairview Cemetery, West Liberty, Ohio.

Hess.- D. Avery, son of Conrad and Ada Sue (Keen) Hess, was born at Quarryville, Pa., June 17, 1889; died of a heart disease at Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 24, 1983; aged 94 y. On Nov. 8, 1916, he was married to Mary I. Murray, who died on Apr. 27, 1966. Surviving are 2 sons (Mahlon and Elvin), 6 daughters (Anna May-Mrs. Charles Habecker, Erma-Mrs. Rufus Shelly, Ella-Mrs. Mahlon High, Ruth-Mrs. Earl Chapman, Alta-Mrs. Elmer McDonald, and Verna-Mrs. David Swartz), 19 grandchildren, 4 stepgrandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 12 step-great-grandchildren, 5 step-great-great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Ruth Hoffman, Beula-Mrs. Henry Hostetter, and Mrs. Ida Byers. He was preceded in death by one son (David) and a grandson. He was a member of Masonville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 28, in charge of Aaron H. Souders and Abram H. Charles; interment in the church cemetery.

Hetrick.- Claude Fay, son of Samuel and Clara Hetrick, was born near Springs, Pa., Oct. 25, 1911; died at his home near Springs, Pa., Jan. 25, 1984; aged 72 y. On Apr. 20, 1934, he was married to Pearl Johnston, who died on Mar. 27, 1973. Surviving are 4 sons (Donald, Charles, Larry, and Floyd), 5 daughters (Esther Durst, Marian, Marjorie Bowman, Donna Duvall, and Sandra Keener), 16 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Kenneth and Walter), and one sister (Gladys Knopsnider). He was a member of Springs Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Newman Funeral Home on Jan. 28, in charge of Walter Otto; interment in Springs Mennonite Cemetery.

Horst.- Michael A., son of Elam and Barbara (Hostetler) Horst, was born near Wooster, Ohio, Aug. 4, 1902; died of cancer at University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 18, 1984; aged 81 y. On Dec. 30, 1925, he was married to Elva Conrad, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (George, Dale, and Philip), 16 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Salome Nair and Marietta Berkey). He was preceded in death by one brother (Cresson) and an infant sister (Icie). He was a member of Smithville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 21, in charge of Herman F. Myers; interment in Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster.

Kauffman.- Christian, son of Mr. and Mrs. Shem J. Kauffman, was born at Belleville, Pa., Apr. 13, 1891; died at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kan., Jan. 23, 1984; aged 92 y. On Oct. 6, 1935, he was married to Lula Kauffman, who died in 1953. Surviving are one brother (Jacob) and one sister (Keturah Buckwalter). He was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Miller Funeral Home on Jan. 26, in charge of Waldo Miller; interment in East Lawn Cemetery.

Landis.- Clarence R., son of Phares B. and Elizabeth (Rudy) Landis, was born on Jan. 8, 1906; died of a heart attack at Lancaster Osteopathic Hospital on Jan. 22, 1984; aged 78 y. On Apr. 7, 1928, he was married to Mary E. Huber, who survives. Also surviving are one son (C. David Landis), one daughter (Betsy Ann Durborow), 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Elva R. Landis). He was a member of Neffsville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Richard H. Heisey Funeral Home on Jan. 25, in charge of Alvie Beachy and Edwin Bontrager; interment in Hess Mennonite Cemetery.

Miller.- Joe B., son of Ben A. E. and Amelia (Yoder) Miller, was born at Arthur, Ill., Sept. 15, 1906; died at Sarasota, Fla., Jan. 20, 1984; aged 77 y. On Sept. 30, 1930, he was married to Cora E. Otto, who died on Dec. 12, 1962. On Mar. 27, 1965, he was married to Kathrine K. Stoltzfus, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Ervin J.), one daughter (Amy J.), 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Abe, Dan, and Tobe), and one sister (Anna-Mrs. Albert Helmuth). He was a member of East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 24, in charge of J. John J. Miller; interment in North Gingerich Cemetery.

Miller.- Kimberly Ann, daughter of John E. and Roxanne L. (Erb) Miller, was stillborn on Jan. 24, 1984, at Newton, Kan. Funeral service at Hesston Inter-Mennonite Church, in charge of Waldo E. Miller.

Newcomer.- Phares S., son of Christian and Annie (Snyder) Newcomer, was born in Rapho Twp., Pa.; died on Jan. 24, 1984, at Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa. He was married to Emma B. Landis, who died in 1981 after 72 years of marriage. Surviving are 3 sons (J. Raymond, Warren, and Clarence), 7 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Mennonite Church, Lititz, Pa. Funeral services were held at Mennonite Home Chapel on Jan. 27, in charge of Martin Nolt, Ralph Ginder, Joseph Ball, and Lester Zimmerman; interment in Erbs Cemetery, Lititz.

Shank.- Weldon M., son of Jacob and Fannie (Good) Shank, was born at Dayton, Va., Aug. 17, 1894; died at Community General Hospital, Sterling, Ill., Jan. 15, 1984; aged 89 y. On Dec. 19, 1915, he was married to Edna Ebersole, who died on Jan. 21, 1981. Surviving are one daughter (Wilma-Mrs. Leslie Long), 4 grandsons, 11 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Daniel and Wilmer), and 3 sisters (Annie-Mrs. M. R. Weaver, Mary-Mrs. Jacob Sutter, and Grace-Mrs. Herman Campbel). He was a member of Science Ridge Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 18, in charge of LeRoy Kennel and Edwin Stalter; interment in Science Ridge Mennonite Cemetery.

Swartzendruber.- Cora Ida, daughter of Jacob S. and Ida (Kempf) Yoder, was born at Johnson Co., Iowa, Nov. 7, 1894; died at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, Jan. 26, 1984; aged 89 y. On Nov. 25, 1915, she was married to John Y. Swartzendruber, who died on July 12, 1974. Surviving are one son (J. Paul), 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one half brother (Joe Yoder), and 2 half sisters (Eva Troyer and Sadie Steiner). She was a member of Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 28, in charge of Dean Swartzendruber and Orie Wenger; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

Troyer.- Amy B., daughter of Sam T. and Katie Eash, was born at Goshen, Ind., Dec. 22, 1908; died at Akron City Hospital, Akron, Ohio, Oct. 30, 1983; aged 74 y. On Feb. 12, 1950, she was married to Moses M. Troyer, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Donald), 2 stepdaughters (Esther-Mrs. Leon Coblentz and Ruth-Mrs. Nate Zehr), 2 stepsons (Clarence and Mervin), 15 grandchildren, one great-grandson, one sister (Leota- Mrs. Levi Burkholder), and 2 brothers (Leon and Joe Eash). She was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 2, in charge of Elmer Yoder, Frank Dutcher, and Joe Schrock; interment in Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Wenger.- Ruth Mae, daughter of Benjamin and Barbara (Kauffman) Widmer, was born at Wayland, Iowa, May 13, 1906; died at Parkview Home, Wayland, Iowa, Jan. 18, 1984; aged 77 y. On Nov. 27, 1930, she was married to Joseph C. Wenger, who died on Nov. 6, 1975. She was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Jan. 20, in charge of Oliver Yutzy; interment in Bethel Cemetery.

Witter.- Becky Jo, daughter of John K. and Grace (Reed Shawn) Zimmerman, was born at Harrisburg, Pa., Aug. 15, 1951; died of cardiac respiratory failure at Hinsdale, Ill., Jan. 21, 1984; aged 32 y. On Aug. 25, 1973, she was married to David Witter, who survives. Also surviving are one brother (William Zimmerman) and a grandmother (Minnie Zimmerman). She was a member of Lombard Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 24, in charge of E. Joe and Emma Richards.

Yeager.- Anna H., daughter of Michael S. and Florence (Eby) Horst, was born in Clearspring, Md., Mar. 21, 1914; died at Chambersburg, Pa., Jan. 3, 1984; aged 69 y. She was married to Earl D. Yeager, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Robert E., Richard D., and Enos H.), 4 daughters (Mrs. Vonda Darlene Scott, Barbara-Mrs. Guy Cooper, Judith-Mrs. Richard Martin, and Sharon-Mrs. Joel Ezelle), 20 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Reuben E., Nathan E., Enos E., and Abram E. Horst), and 3 sisters (Amanda-Mrs. J. Clinton Shank, Florence E. Horst, and Mrs. Lula Ross). She was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 6, in charge of Joe Esh and Omar R. Martin; interment in the church cemetery.

Yoder.- Joseph H., son of Joseph and Barbara (King) Yoder, was born in Reedsville, Pa., Feb. 16, 1904; died of cancer at Lewistown (Pa.) Hospital on Jan. 22, 1984; aged 79 y. On May 25, 1957, he was married to Emma K. Peachey, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Richard S. Yoder) and 2 brothers (David K. and John W. Yoder). He was a member of Allensville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 25, in charge of Paul E. Bender and Timothy R. Peachey; interment in Allensville Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder.- Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Adison and Saloma Shumaker, was born at West Liberty, Ohio, Jan. 13, 1894; died at Goshen, Ind., Jan. 14, 1984; aged 90 y. On Mar. 13, 1934, she was married to Edwin J. Yoder, who died on Dec. 17, 1972. Surviving are 3 stepdaughters (Genevieve-Mrs. John Friesen, Gladys-Mrs. Dewayne Johns, and Olive Grace-Mrs. Edward Miller), 2 stepsons (Gerald J. and Galer L.), one brother (Howard Shumaker), and 2 sisters (Emma Shumaker and Nina-Mrs. Harold Yoder). She was a member of College Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 16, in charge of Arnold C. Roth and Levi C. Hartzler; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery, Topeka.

Yost.- E. M., son of Peter and Susan (Megli) Yost, was born at Plymouth, Neb., Sept. 28, 1902; died at Bethel Hospital, Newton, Kan., Dec. 16, 1983; aged 81 y. On Aug. 13, 1921, he was married to Emma Schmidt, who died on Jan. 22, 1973. Surviving are one daughter (Louella-Mrs. Eldon Risser), 3 sons (Howard, Melvin, and Vernon), 13 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. In 1921 he was ordained to the ministry and served churches in Greensburg, Kan., and Denver, Colo. He was overseer of Rocky Mountain Mennonite Conference. Funeral services were held at Hesston Mennonite Church, Hesston, Kan., Dec. 18, and at First Mennonite Church, Denver, Colo., Dec. 20, in charge of Walter Friesen; interment in Crown Hill Cemetery, Denver.

Zimmerman.- Benjamin, son of Levi and Katie (Bucher) Zimmerman, was born at Camp Hill, Pa.; died at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 28, 1984; aged 95 y. He was married to Grace Gish, who died in November 1962. Surviving are 3 sons (Abner G., L. Henry, and Ralph G.), 2 daughters (Orpah A.-Mrs. Ivan W. Bauman and Esther E. Robinson), 12 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Columbia Mennonite Church, where he served as deacon, having been ordained in 1944. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite Home Chapel on Jan. 31, in charge of Ivan Leaman, Paul Charles, Elmer Hertzler, John Witmer, and Ralph Ginder; interment in Good Cemetery.

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Amstutz.- Henry Clair, son of Peter J. and Barbara (Schneck) Amstutz, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, June 26, 1909; died of heart complications at South Bend, Ind., Feb. 1, 1984; aged 74 y. On Aug. 12, 1934, he was married to Florence Badertscher, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Barbara-Mrs. Paul Hodel, Vivian-Mrs. Verle Headings, Carolyn Amstutz, Mabel Amstutz, and Mary Amstutz), one son (John), 11 grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Frieda-Mrs. George Amstutz, Verda-Mrs. Ivan Zuercher, Mrs. Persis Nussbaum, and Mrs. Fairy Gerber). He was a member of College Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 4, in charge of Arnold C. Roth; interment in Violett Cemetery.

Clemmer.- Martha B., daughter of Allen S. and Susan (Benner) Lewis, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Jan. 8, 1914; died at her home at Souderton, Pa., Jan. 31, 1984; aged 70 y. On Dec. 23, 1933, she was married to Jacob M. Clemmer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Mildred L.-Mrs. David I. Bauman, Lorraine L.-Mrs. Grant W. Zook, and Betty Ann-Mrs. Earl F. Moyer), one son (Jacob L. Clemmer, Jr.), 9 grandchildren, one great-grandson, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Arthur D. Leatherman and Mrs. Samuel D. Leatherman). She was preceded in death by one brother (William B. Lewis). She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 4, in charge of Earl Anders, Jr., Curtis Bergey, John Derstine, and Floyd Hackman; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Deason.- Nettie, was born in Fulton Co., Ill., June 11, 1895; died at Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., Jan. 5, 1984; aged 88 y. Surviving are one daughter (Florence Lucille Anderson), one son (Elmer H. Petra), 4 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and one sister (Grace V. Anderson). She was a member of Mountain View Mennonite Church. A graveside service was held on Jan. 9, in charge of Percy Gerig; interment in Bellevue Cemetery.
Detweiler.- Perry, son of Christian and Mary (Zeitler, Birky) Detweiler, was born near Shickley, Neb., Apr. 6, 1909; died at Seward Memorial Hospital, Feb. 6, 1984; aged 74 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Mrs. La Verne Roth and Mrs. Barbara Reed) and 2 brothers (Fred Detweiler and Jake Birky). He was a member of Salem Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Farmer & Son Funeral Chapel, Geneva, Neb., in charge of Wilton Detweiler and Lee Schlegel; interment in Salem Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Frey.- Nellie M., daughter of Benjamin L. and Catherine (Shrock) Frey, was born in Miami Co., Ind., Oct. 16, 1902; died at Howard Community Hospital, Kokomo, Ind., Jan. 31, 1984; aged 81 y. Surviving is one sister (Edith Shively). She was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 4 sisters. She was a member of Howard-Miami Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 3, in charge of Lee Miller, Elam Glick, and Keith Miller; interment in Mast Cemetery.

Gnagey.- Howard D., son of Daniel and Eva (Maust) Gnagey, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Dec. 22, 1896; died at University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Jan. 20, 1984; aged 87 y. On Jan. 14, 1926, he was married to Barbra Yoder who died on July 29, 1981. Surviving are 3 sons (Allen Robert, and James), 2 daughters (Doris and Mary-Mrs. John Potter), 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Amelia Gnagey). He was a member of Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 23, in charge of Dean Swartzendruber and Orie Wenger; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

Grove.- Earl Landes, son of Isaac N. and Sarah Elizabeth (Landes) Grove, was born in Weyers Cave, Va., Jan. 26, 1897; died at Harrisonburg, Va., Jan. 23, 1984; aged 87 y. On June 2, 1921, he was married to Elizabeth Heatwole, who died on Sept. 13, 1964. On July 20, 1968, he was married to Grace Suter, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Virginia-Mrs. Richard S. Weaver), 2 grandsons, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Bank Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Weavers Mennonite Church on Jan. 25, in charge of Linden M. Wenger, David L. Burkholder, James Stauffer, and James Delp; interment in Weavers Cemetery.

Hess.- Elam S., son of Ezra H. and Mary Ann (Stauffer) Hess, was born in Mount Joy Twp., Pa., Sept. 26, 1887; died in Lancaster City, Pa., Jan. 31, 1984; aged 96 y. On June 16, 1908, he was married to Anna M. Miller, who died Mar. 15, 1963. Surviving are one daughter (Elva M.-Mrs. Elmer B. Siegrist), one son (Miller M.), 10 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. He was a member of Mount Joy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 3, in charge of Shelley R. Shellenberger and George W. Leaman; interment in Kraybill Mennonite Cemetery.

Landis.- Jonathan Philip, son of Edward D. and Carol Jeanne (Rutt) Landis, was born in Mulia, Irian Jaya, Indonesia, Feb. 4, 1984; died 4 hours later. Surviving are maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Clarence H. Rutt, Jr.), maternal great-grandfather (Wilmer B. Althouse), maternal great-grandmother (Mrs. Elva Rutt), paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Landis), and paternal great-grandmother (Mary Landis). Interment in Mulia.

Martin.- Kraig E., son of Marlin E. and Eva J. (Lehman) Martin, was born at Hagerstown, Md., Dec. 9, 1971; died as a result of an automobile accident at Smithsburg, Md., Jan. 31, 1984; aged 12 y. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Kaylena Y.), 2 brothers (Kenlin A. and Kevin B.), maternal grandparents (T. Weagley and Ethel M. Lehman), and paternal grandparents (Kenneth E. and Ada M. Martin). He was a member of Salem Ridge Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 3, in charge of Darwin Martin, G. Joseph Martin, and Richard Heckman; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Rupp.- Sylvan L., son of Frank H. and Lydia (Lugbill) Rupp, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Oct. 3, 1903; died of heart failure at Pettisville, Ohio, Jan. 9, 1984; aged 80 y. On Dec. 23, 1925, he was married to Pearl C. Frey, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Melva-Mrs. Doyle Short, Betty-Mrs. Clifford Liechty, Bernice-Mrs. Ward Hartzell, Marcille-Mrs. Merrill Nofziger, and Margaret-Mrs. Carl Smeltzer), 2 sons (Lowell E. and Roger L.), 23 grandchildren, one foster grandson, 5 great-grandchildren, one brother (Mahlon), and 3 sisters (Mable-Mrs. Walter Syse, Nola-Mrs. Edwin Nafziger, and Viola-Mrs. John Aeschliman). He was a member of West Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 12, in charge of Edward Diener and Rocky Miller; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Waidelich.- Vera M., daughter of Jacob E. and Catharine (Nafziger) Nofzinger, was born at Archbold, Ohio, June 6, 1902; died of heart failure at Wauseon, Ohio, Jan. 9, 1984; aged 81 y. On Jan. 4, 1923, she was married to Arthur Waidelich, who died on Jan. 16, 1980. Surviving are 3 sons (Marvin, Virgil, and Gene), 3 daughters (Marjorie-Mrs. Charles Gautsche, Donna-Mrs. Lyle Friesen, and Grace-Mrs. Ray Kinsey), 27 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Thelma-Mrs. Clifford Ruskin). She was a member of West Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 13, in charge of Edward Diener and Rocky Miller; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

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