Bomberger.- Katie S., daughter of Levi G. and Mary S. (Shenk) Swarr, was born in E. Drumore Twp., Pa., Mar. 21, 1885; died at Ephrata, Pa., Feb. 8, 1984; aged 98 y. In 1907, she was married to Dallas R. Bomberger, who died in 1948. Surviving are 2 children (Robert S. and Mary K. Bomberger), 4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. She was a member of Ephrata Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 11, in charge of Wilbert Lind and Noah G. Good; interment in Wolf Cemetery, Akron, Pa.

Campbell.- Anna Mae, daughter of Martin F. and Annie W. (Hess) Campbell, was born in Providence Twp., Pa., Mar. 4, 1928; died of a probable massive myocardial infarction on Jan. 10, 1984; aged 55 y. Surviving are one sister (Rhoda M.-Mrs. David S. Wenger), and 3 brothers (Paul H., John E. and M. Raymond). Funeral services were held at Byerland Mennonite Church on Jan. 14, in charge of Omar B. Stahl and Maurice E. Lehman; interment in Byerland Mennonite Cemetery.

Diers.- Dale Albert, son of Albert and Anna (Foss) Diers, was born in Brighton, Iowa, Oct. 4, 1909; died of a heart attack at Wayland, Iowa, Feb. 8, 1984; aged 74 y. On Mar. 12, 1941, he was married to Mayme Roth, who survives. He was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 11, in charge of Oliver Yutzy and Glen Richard; interment in Bethel Cemetery.

Heiser.- Amelia, daughter of Henry and Fannie (Steinman) Ingold, was born at Fisher, Ill., Apr. 1, 1897; died at Gibson Community Hospital, Gibson City, Ill., Feb. 2, 1984; aged 86 y. On Jan. 6, 1916, she was married to Jake B. Heiser, who died on Aug. 14, 1977. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mildred Emerson and Lola Mae Knox), 2 sons (Merle and Harold), 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Tillie Heiser). She was preceded in death by one brother, one sister, and 2 grandchildren. She was a member of East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 4, in charge of Paul 0. King; interment in East Bend Memorial Gardens.

Huebert.- Jacob H., son of Henry and Catharina (Dick) Huebert, was born in Alexandrousk, Russia, Oct. 18, 1896; died of an apparent heart attack at North Lima, Ohio, Feb. 3, 1984; aged 87 y. On June 18, 1933, he was married to Grace Lehman, who died on Aug. 16, 1969. Surviving are 3 sons (Roderick, James, and John), one daughter (Mary-Mrs. Edwin Weaver), 6 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Helen Burns and Ann Klassen), and 2 brothers (William and Henry). He was a member of Midway Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 7, in charge of Ernest Martin and David Byer; interment in Midway Cemetery.

Jantzi.- Noah S., son of John B. and Nancy (Schultz) Jantzi, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., July 6, 1895; died at Zurich, Ont., Feb. 3, 1984; aged 88 y. On Dec. 12, 1917, he was married to ___ Jutzi, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (La Verne and Wilma Erb), 5 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter (Clarine). He was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 6, in charge of Fred Lichti and Clayton Kuepfer; interment in Steinmann Mennonite Church cemetery.

Kreider.- Sadie K., daughter of Levi G. and Amanda L. (Kreider) Weaver, was born in East Lampeter Twp., Pa., Nov. 18, 1885; died at Landis Homes Retirement Community, Lititz, Pa., Jan. 31, 1984; aged 98 y. On Oct. 24, 1912, she was married to John S. Kreider, who died on Aug. 20, 1948. Surviving are one son (Elmer J.), 3 grandchildren, one stepgranddaughter, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Clarence H.) on Sept. 12, 1948. She was the oldest member of Willow Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Landis Homes on Feb. 4, in charge of Robert A. Breneman, Allen Buckwalter, and James R. Hess; interment in Paradise Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Martin.- John E., son of Aaron K. and Susan (Eby) Martin, was born in Clay Twp., Pa., May 25, 1949; died of cancer at Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 11, 1984; aged 34 y. On June 20, 1970, he was married to Ivy Jo Good, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Neal A., Michelle R., and Andrew T.), 5 brothers (Clarence E., Paul E., Mervin E., Raymond E., and Aaron E.), 3 sisters (Ruth E.- Mrs. Lester Weber, Marian E.-Mrs. Alvin Martin, and Velma E.), and paternal grandfather (Clayton C.). He was a member of Ephrata Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 15, in charge of Wilbert Lind, J. Elvin Martin and Noah G. Good; interment in Hammer Creek Mennonite Cemetery.

Myers.- Emma H., daughter of Harry and Kathryn (Herr) Fisher, was born at Lancaster, Pa., June 14, 1910; died at Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 29,1984; aged 73 y. On Sept. 3, 1932, she was married to Arthur Myers, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Gary R. Myers), 2 granddaughters, one sister (Mildred Setter), and one brother (Richard Fisher). She was a member of Lyndon Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church on Feb. 1, in charge of Omar B. Stahl and Maurice E. Lehman; interment in Conestoga Memorial Park.

Nice.- Esther S., daughter of Daniel H. and Elsie (Steiner) Deter, was born near Morrison, Ill., Jan. 9, 1886; died at her home on Feb. 4, 1984; aged 98 y. On Dec. 13, 1908, she was married to Abner A. Nice, who died on July 17, 1971. Surviving are 3 daughters (Beulah, Rachel, and Hazel-Mrs. Richard Hassan), 2 sons (Aaron and Cecil), 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Adam and Ira). She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, one great-grandson, one sister, and 4 brothers. She was a member of Morrison Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 8, in charge of Darrell Smucker; interment in Morrison Mennonite Cemetery.

Nussbaum.- Levi J., son of Jacob J. and Anna (Neuenschwander) Nussbaum, was born at Berne, Ind., Sept. 12, 1893; died at Orrville, Ohio, Feb. 12, 1984; aged 90 y. On Nov. 3, 1917, he was married to Nettie Amstutz, who died on Mar. 13, 1962. Surviving are 4 sons (Marion, Harold, Leroy, and Vernon), 2 daughters (Harriet-Mrs. Ray Noblit and Edith-Mrs. Donald Potter), 35 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, one brother (Noah), and 2 sisters (Aldine-Mrs. Moses Amstutz and Martha-Mrs. Sylvan Hofstetter). He was preceded in death by 6 children (Lavern, Delphia-Mrs. Ervin Linder, Orie, Adrian, John, and Merlin). He was a charter member of the Kidron Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Feb. 15, in charge of Bill Detweiler; interment in the Kidron Church Cemetery.
Schmucker.- Myron Leroy, son of Noah and Eleanor (Conrad) Schmucker, was born at Louisville, Ohio, Aug. 21, 1916; died at Canton, Ohio, Feb. 11, 1984; aged 67 y. On Aug. 21, 1942, he was married to Edna Grace Shirey, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Dorothy Lazenby, Judith Mayberry, and Charlotte Schmucker), one son (Dennis), one brother (Merlin), and one sister (Eileen). He was a member of Beech Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 15, in charge of Paul D. Brunner and Thomas L. Dooley; interment in Beech Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Yoder.- Reuben Henry, son of Martin M. and Mary (Butz) Yoder, was born in Manchester, Okla., June 30, 1912; died of a heart attack at Harper, Kan., Jan. 6, 1984; aged 71 y. On Jan. 25, 1941, he was married to Edith Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Marcia Lind, Sondra Glick, and Lucinda Schlabach), 8 grandchildren, one brother (Paul Marvin), and 4 sisters (Mabel, Inez, Martha, and Betty). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Angela Rae). He was a member of Crystal Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 9, in charge of Duane Yoder; interment in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana

UP

Alderfer.- Melvin M., son of Philip C. and Katie (Moyer) Alderfer, was born at Harleysville, Pa., Sept. 20, 1893; died at his home in Sarasota, Fla., Jan. 31, 1984; aged 90 y. In September 1914 he was married to Lizzie Etta Landes, who died on Jan. 9, 1979. Surviving are 2 sons (Earle and Melvin), one daughter (Mildred Weldy), 7 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one brother (Lewis), and 3 sisters (Lizzie Heckler, Susan Landis, and Sallie Landis). He was a member of Bay Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 2 in charge of Paul R. Yoder, Sr., and Sherm Kauffman; further services were held at the Salford Mennonite Church, Harleysville, Pa., Feb. 6; interment in Salford Church cemetery.

Clemmer.- Jonas S., son of Howard E. and Lizzie Ann (Swartley) Clemmer, was born at Harleysville, Pa., Feb. 28, 1920; died of cancer at Harleysville, Pa., Feb. 9, 1984; aged 63 y. On Feb. 10, 1945, he was married to Edna Landis, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Sharon-Mrs. David Landis, Donna-Mrs. Darrel Martin, Jane-Mrs. Duane Plessinger, and Lu Ann-Mrs. Peter Miller), one son (Ronald), 13 grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Irene Benner, Anna Detweiler, Anna Bergey, and Hannah Nice). He was a member of Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 11, in charge of Willis Miller, John Ruth, and John Sharp; interment in Salford Mennonite Cemetery.

Cline.- Edgar J., son of Joseph and Mary (Heatwole) Cline, was born at Broadway, Va., Jan. 22, 1897; died at Harrisonburg, Va., Feb. 2, 1984; aged 87 y. On July 9, 1919, he was married to Mattie Brunk, who died on Nov. 7, 1982. Surviving are 2 daughters (Kathryn Eshleman and Pauline Good), 9 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 6, in charge of Herman Ropp; interment in Zion Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Egli.- Edna Amanda, daughter of Peter and Anna Peterson, was born at Manson, Iowa, Feb. 16, 1900; died at Ft. Dodge, Iowa, Feb. 12, 1984; aged 83 y. On Oct. 5, 1929, she was married to Emery Egli, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Tom, Harris, and Kenneth), one daughter (Phyllis-Mrs. Kenneth Schmidt), 10 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and 2 sisters (Lillian-Mrs. Magne Rockke and Hazel-Mrs. Louie Bohn). She was a member of Manson Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 15, in charge of Herb Yoder; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Estep.- Blanche Elizabeth, daughter of Ammon and Ida Barb, was born at Basye, Va., Dec. 3, 1902; died of cancer and pneumonia at Mt. Jackson, Va., Feb. 16, 1984; aged 81 y. On Mar. 30, 1924, she was married to Arthur V. Estep, who died on Aug. 17, 1983. Surviving are one son (Raymond), one daughter (Debbie Eppard), one brother (Perry Barb), and 4 sisters (Mattie Kibler, Montrose Baker, Julie Hepner, and Rose Riner). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Louise Hicks). She was a member of Mt. Jackson Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Dellinger Funeral Home on Feb. 19, in charge of Steven Landis and Linden M. Wenger; interment in Mt. Jackson Community Cemetery.

Graber.- Clarence E., son of Joseph and Barbara (Rich) Graber, was born in Wayland, Iowa, Dec. 2, 1916; died of cancer at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Feb. 5, 1984; aged 78 y. On Oct. 4, 1940, he was married to Saloma Bare, who survives. Also surviving are his father, 3 sons (Philip, Richard, and David), 3 daughters (Esther-Mrs. Elvin Kraybill, Ruth Anne-Mrs. Jerry Eccles, and Barbara-Mrs. Dean Hunsberger), 14 grandchildren, and 6 sisters (Buelah Mae-Mrs. Dale Swartzendruber, Sarah Lou-Mrs. Charles Frederick, Welma-Mrs. Boyd Nelson, Rachel-Mrs. Roger Wyse, Lois-Mrs. Wilbur Swartzendruber, and Bernice-Mrs. Max Roth). He was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Pleasant View and Sugar Creek Mennonite churches on Feb. 8, in charge of Eugene Garber, Ed Miller, Glen Richard, and James Delp; interment in Sugar Creek Cemetery.

Huber.- Willis B., son of Landis and Ellen R. (Brubaker) Huber, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Sept. 20, 1909; died near Manheim, Pa., Jan. 18, 1984; aged 74 y. On June 5, 1930, he was married to Beulah L. Good, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Verna Marie-Mrs. Samuel P. Lehman), one son (Harold Eugene), 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Lizzie-Mrs. Ben Kreider, Elva-Mrs. Luke Wenger, and Ada-Mrs. Paul Weaver), and 2 brothers (P. Elmer and B. Landis). He was a member of Lititz Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 21, in charge of Jacob W. Frederick and Melvin H. Lauver; interment in Hammer Creek Mennonite Cemetery.

Miller.- Maggie Mae, daughter of John A. and Anna (Bucher) Buckwalter, was born in Lancaster, Pa., May 21, 1893; died at the Parsons Rest Home, Chesapeake, Va., Feb. 7, 1984; aged 92 y. On Oct. 22, 1913, she was married to Ira E, Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Francis, Vernon, and Ivan), 15 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Nettie Buckwalter, Irene Rosenfelt, Ruth Thomas, and Naomi Hobbs). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. She was a charter member of Mt. Pleasant Mennonite Church, Chesapeake, Va., where funeral services were held on Feb. 10, in charge of Amos D. Wenger, Philip E. Miller, and Robert Mast; interment in Mt. Pleasant Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Moyer.- Howard E., Sr., son of Reuben and Elizabeth (Armstrong) Moyer, was born in Hilltown Twp., Pa., Aug. 15, 1905; died at Sellersville, Pa., Feb. 10, 1984; aged 78 y. He was married to Emma K. Landis, who died on May 4, 1961. Surviving are 3 daughters (Dorothy Virnelson, Alice Haines, and Thelma June Myers), 3 sons (James Arthur, Howard Edward, Jr., and Ray Arlan), 19 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers. He was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 14, in charge of Mark M. Derstine; interment in Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery.

Steffen.- Luella, daughter of Benjamin and Anna (Lehman) Geiser, was born at Apple Creek, Ohio, Nov. 27, 1908; died at Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio, Jan. 27, 1984; aged 75 y. On Oct. 19, 1930, she was married to David Steffen, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Ernest, Mahlon, John, Glenn, and Richard), 4 daughters (Marilyn Miller, Dorcas Hanbury, LeAnn Miller, and Rutheda Yoder), one sister (Orpha), and 4 brothers (Irvin, Herman, Ben, and Clayton). She was a member of Sonnenberg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 31, in charge of David Garber and Ray Himes; interment in Sonnenberg Church Cemetery.

Stoltzfus.- John J., son of John A. and Annie (Stoltzfus), was born in Berks Co., Pa., Sept. 1, 1905; died at Ephrata Community Hospital on Feb. 14, 1984; aged 78 y. On Feb. 18, 1934, he was married to Sara L. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Shirley, Mary Lois-Mrs. James Stoltzfus, Virginia, Ruth-Mrs. Mervin Stoltzfus, and Linda-Mrs. Roy Richardson), 4 sons (Jay, Calvin, Lee, and Larry), 14 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was a member of Rockville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Conestoga Mennonite Church on Feb. 17, in charge of Amos Stoltzfus, Jonathan K. Stoltzfus, and Millard Shoup; interment in Conestoga Mennonite Cemetery.

Sutter.- Lawrence W., son of Chris S. and Idella (Miller) Sutter, was born in Hopedale, Ill., Apr. 22, 1900; died at Sarasota (Fla.) Nursing Pavilion on Jan. 16, 1984; aged 83 y. On Dec. 12, 1920, he was married to Sara Mae Birky, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Ivis, Omar, Mervin, and Eldo Sutter), 2 daughters (Odela Shank and Hilda Kurtz), 27 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, one brother (Clayton), and 5 sisters (Fannie Litwiller, Carrie Hostetler, Bessie Myer, Minnie Sutter, and Mary Demchak). He was preceded in death by 2 sisters and one great-grandson. He was a member of Bay Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 20, in charge of Paul R. Yoder, Sr.; interment in Palms Memorial Park.

Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana

UP

Bergey.- Harvey G., son of Elias K. and Annie (Godshall) Bergey, was born at Telford, Pa., Apr. 27, 1917; died of a heart attack at his home at Telford, Pa., Feb. 20, 1984; aged 66 y. He was married to Ruth Rush, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Lowell R., Harvey Dean, and Paul M.), 5 grandsons, and one brother (Ellis G.). He was preceded in death by one brother (Curtis G.) and one sister (Bessie G. Bergey). He was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 23, in charge of Earl Anders, Jr., Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.

Brendle.- Israel W., son of Israel G. and Susanna (Weaver) Brendle, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Dec. 21, 1882; died at the Fairmount Rest Home, Ephrata, Pa., Feb. 17, 1984; aged 101 y. On Feb. 3, 1914, he was married to Leah S. Martin, who died on July 21, 1969. Surviving are one son (Melvin M.), 7 daughters (Irma-Mrs. Charles Hoober, Sr., Arlene-Mrs. Erwin G. Martin, Pauline-Mrs. Isaac G. Weaver, Ethel M. Brendle, Mrs. M. Louisa Lehman, Mrs. L. Ruth Kauffman, and Marian S.-Mrs. Darrel Hostetler), 35 grandchildren, and 47 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Lichty's Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 23, in charge of Alvin G. Martin, Walter H. Martin, and John E. Hollinger; interment in the Weaverland Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Brubaker.- Nona M., daughter of John and Emma (Birky) Hochstetler, was born near Kalispell, Mont., July 16, 1932; died of cancer at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, Hamilton, Mont., Jan. 10, 1984; aged 51 y. On Dec. 21, 1962, she was married to James Brubaker, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Galen), one daughter (Joy), her father, 3 brothers (Harold, Virgil, and Owen), and one sister (Lona-Mrs. Duane Oesch). She was a member of Woodside Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 13, in charge of Virgil Hochstetler, Harold Hochstetler, and Duane Oesch; interment in Corvallis Cemetery.

Cook.- Fannie E., daughter of Forest and Florence (Lord) Bodiker, was born at Lima, Ohio, Jan. 6, 1916; died of heart failure at Lima, Ohio, Feb. 14, 1984; aged 68 y. She was married to William Cook, who died on July 21, 1983. Surviving are 2 daughters (Janice-Mrs. Terry Ayers and Judy-Mrs. Ken Clark), 5 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Sylvia-Mrs. John Grouver and Carolyn-Mrs. Russell Laman). She was a member of Northside Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Feb. 17, in charge of Clarence Sutter; interment in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Cressman.- John Arthur, son of Levi and Leah (Schmitt) Cressman, was born on Apr. 27, 1892; died at Cambridge, Ont., Feb. 7, 1984; aged 91 y. On Feb. 26, 1920, he was married to Dora Schisler who died on Jan. 14, 1967. Surviving are 3 sons (G. Edwin, Carl F., and J. Ernest), one daughter (Lois E.), 7 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Preston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 10, in charge of Brian Bauman and Rufus Jutzi; interment in Hagey Cemetery.

Edwards.- William Nelson, Jr., son of Thomas and Mabel (Winsey) Edwards, was born at Youngstown, Ohio, Mar. 7, 1940; died of a heart attack at Davenport, Iowa, Feb. 25, 1984; aged 43 y. On Feb. 12, 1966, he was married to Erma Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (William Nelson III and Steven Sean) and 2 daughters (Beverly Marie and Susan Lea). He was a member of First Mennonite Church, Iowa City, where funeral services were held on Feb. 29, in charge of Wilbur Nachtigall and Sheldon Burkhalter; interment in Welsh Pioneer Cemetery.

Garber.- Joseph B., son of Jacob and Lizzie (Buckwalter) Garber, was born in Penn Twp., Pa., Feb. 23, 1887; died at Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 19, 1984; aged nearly 97 y. On Mar. 31, 1912, he was married to Sarah H. Hess, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 3 daughters (Elizabeth Sensenig, Anna Mary-Mrs. Ernest Lefever, and Kathryn Marie-Mrs. David Gehman), 3 sons (Jacob H., Joseph H., and Roy H. Garber), 37 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren, one brother (Christian B. Garber), and 2 sisters (Elizabeth Stauffer and Ellen B. Esbenshade). He was a member of Ephrata Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 22, in charge of Wilbert Lind, J. Elvin Martin, and Ric Joline; interment in Metzler Mennonite Cemetery.

Glick.- Noah N., was born on June 28, 1905; died on Feb. 20, 1984; aged 78 y. He was a member of Emma Mennonite Church, Topeka, Ind., where memorial services were held in charge of Amos 0. Hostetler and Etril Leinbach; interment in Miller Cemetery.

Kuepfer.- Ezra Z., son of Solomon and Katherine (Zehr) Kuepfer, was born in Mornington Twp., Ont., Jan. 16, 1892; died at Stratford Hospital on Feb. 17, 1984; aged 92 y. On Nov. 12, 1914, he was married to Lydia Bender, who died in June 1966. Surviving are one son (Ivan), 2 daughters (Lottie-Mrs. Reuben Kuepfer and Lavina-Mrs. David K. Jantzi), 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Emanuel). He was preceded in death by 8 grandchildren, 4 brothers, and 9 sisters. He was a member of Riverdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 21, in charge of Glenn Zehr and Dale Bauman; interment in Riverdale Cemetery.

Reist.- Joel, son of Elias and Annie (Auker) Reist, was born in South Haven, Mich., Nov. 13, 1895; died of cancer at Linden, Alta., Aug. 9, 1983; aged 87 y. On July 27, 1921, he was married to Vera Good, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Helen Spicer, Dorothy Fretz, and Mildred Rendle), one son (Roy), 19 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, one sister (Leah Reinbold), and one brother (Abe). One daughter and one son preceded him in death. He was a member of West Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 12, in charge of Ormond Sherick and Gordon Buschert; interment in West Zion Cemetery.

Wittmer.- Amanda, daughter of John and Kathryn (Hostetler) Sommers, was born at Huntsburg, Ohio, May 14, 1901; died at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, Ohio, Feb. 6, 1984; aged 82 y. She was married to Joseph Wittmer, who died in 1956. Surviving are 4 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Abe Yoder, Ruth-Mrs. Ralph Nisly, Sylvia-Mrs. Harold Yoder, and Alta Hostetler), 3 sons (Raymond, Earl, and William), 40 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Fannie-Mrs. Jacob Miller, Mary-Mrs. Levi Schlabach, and Mrs. Alta Troyer), and 2 brothers (Henry and Martin Sommers). She was a member of Hartville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 10, in charge of Earl Stuckey, Ernie Hershberger, and Richard Nisly; interment in the church cemetery.
Yoder.- Anna, daughter of Harry W. and Bertha R. (Heller) Weaver, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Jan. 30, 1907; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Feb. 19, 1984; aged 77 y. On Dec. 31, 1936, she was married to Orrie D. Yoder, who died on Oct. 27, 1973. Surviving are one daughter (Barbara Yoder) and 4 half brothers (H. Melvin, Charles H., Richard E., and Robert E. Boose). She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home on Feb. 20 and at Franconia Mennonite Church on Feb. 21, in charge of Paul Glanzer, Earl Anders, Curtis Bergey, and Floyd Hackman; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.

Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana

UP

Eby.- Fanny, daughter of John S. and Anna (Nissley) Stehman, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., May 4, 1882; died at Landis Homes Retirement Community, Lititz, Pa., Jan. 27, 1984; aged 101 y. On June 27, 1906, she was married to Frank E. Eby, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 children (Anna S., Edna S.-Mrs. Landis R. Heller, and Robert S.), 8 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter (Florence). She was a member of Lititz Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 30, in charge of Melvin H. Lauver, Jacob W. Frederick, Daniel R. Eby, and Glen Landis; interment in Hess Mennonite Cemetery.

Gerber.- John 0., son of Oliver and Lucinda (Troyer) Gerber, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Dec. 26, 1903; died of heart failure at Pomerene Memorial Hospital on Jan. 24, 1984; aged 80 y. On May 10, 1924, he was married to Katie Lenhart, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Richard, John, and Robert), one daughter (Marian-Mrs. Herman Zuercher), 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Minnie Miller). He was preceded in death by 3 sisters and one brother. He was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 27, in charge of Alvin Kanagy; interment in Walnut Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Hetrick.- Claude F., son of Samuel and Clara (Stevanus) Hetrick, was born in Elk Lick Twp., Pa., Oct. 25, 1911; died of cancer at Springs, Pa., Jan. 25, 1984; aged 72 y. On Apr. 20, 1934, he was married to Pearl Johnson, who died on Mar. 27, 1973. Surviving are 4 sons (Donald, Charles, Larry, and Floyd), 5 daughters (Mrs. Esther Durst, Marian Hetrick, Mrs. Donna Du Vail, Mrs. Sandy Keener, and Marjorie Bowman), 17 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Kenneth and Walter), and one sister (Mrs. Gladys Knopsnyder). He was a member of Springs Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Newman Funeral Home on Jan. 28, in charge of Walter Otto; interment in Springs Cemetery.

Hochstetler.- John G., son of Gideon and Elizabeth (Schrock) Hochstetler, was born at Shipshewana, Ind., Feb. 28, 1896; died at North Valley Nursing Home, Stevensville, Mont., Feb. 20, 1984; aged 87 y. On June 14, 1921, he was married to Emma Birky, who died on Apr. 27, 1980. Surviving are 3 sons (Harold, Virgil, and Owen), one daughter (Leona-Mrs. Duane Oesch), 21 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Katie Graber, Lavina Hochstetler, and Susie Bontrager). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Nona), 5 brothers, and 3 sisters. He was ordained a minister in the Mennonite Church in 1921 and as a bishop in 1941. He was a member of Woodside Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 24 in charge of Emery Hochstetler; interment in Corvallis Cemetery.

Jantzi.- Samuel J., son of Jacob B. and Magdalena(Wagler) Jantzi, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Feb. 6, 1916; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Feb. 17, 1984; aged 68 y. He was married to Edna Gascho, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Wayne and Myron), one daughter (Marilyn-Mrs. Ervin Steinmann), 6 grandchildren, one brother (Aaron), and one sister (Mariam-Mrs. Irvin Nafziger). He was preceded in death by 4 brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held at Crosshill Mennonite Church on Feb. 20, in charge of Steven Gerber and Irvin Erb; interment in Maple View Mennonite Cemetery.

Kauffman.- S. Morris, son of Levi A. and Nettie (Sharp) Kauffman, was born in Coalridge, Mont., June 6, 1923; died of cancer at his home in Bozeman, Mont., Mar. 2, 1984; aged 60 y. On Oct. 20, 1949, he was married to Gladys Mullet, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Pamela, Twila, Vaugh, Kent, Merrill, Vance, Valerie, and Gaylene), 4 brothers, and 5 sisters. He was preceded in death by one son (Linford). Memorial services were held at Bozeman. Funeral services were held at Red Top Mennonite Church, Bloomfield, Mont., in charge of Christ Blackmore and Jonas Beachy.

Lull.- Kay, daughter of Frank and Esta (Hackett) Perry, was born at Marshall, Ind., Oct. 15, 1906; died at her home at Tiskilwa, Ill., Feb. 28, 1984; aged 77 y. On Oct. 1, 1934, she was married to Harry Lull, who survives. Also surviving are one sister (Mrs. Martha Fiener) and one brother (Lucian Perry). She was a member of Willow Springs Mennonite Church. Graveside services were held at Plano (Ill.) Cemetery on Mar. 2, in charge of Don Heiser.

Miller.- LeRoy Harold, son of Samuel and Mary (Goldschmidt) Miller, was born at Harrisburg, Ohio, in 1918; died of cancer at Wooster Community Hospital on June 14, 1984. On June 15, 1940, he was married to Helene --- who survives. Also surviving are one son (Larry L.), 2 daughters (Pamela L. Matsos and Jennifer H. Miller), 3 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Forrest, Paul, Arthur, and Richard), and 4 sisters (Florence Richard, Verna Schmucker, Mildred Schmucker, and Alice Miller). He was preceded in death by an infant son and an infant daughter. He was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Beech Mennonite Church on June 18, in charge of Peter Wiebe and David Tennefoss; interment in Beech Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Moshier.- Edna, daughter of David and Barbara (Leichti) Gascho, was born at Baden, Ont., May 21, 1902; died at Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, Ont., Feb. 29, 1984; aged 81 y. On July 10, 1947, she was married to John Moshier, who died on Nov. 26, 1966. Surviving are one stepson (Harold Moshier) and 4 sisters (Emma-Mrs. Lloyd Richert, Barbara-Mrs. Alen Litwiller, Fannie-Mrs. David Ropp, and Irene-Mrs. Lorne Roth). She was a member of Agatha Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 2, in charge of Nelson Martin and Mary Mae Schwartzentruber; interment in St. Agatha Mennonite Cemetery.

Nafziger.- Ivan, son of Samuel and Emma (Erb) Nafziger, was born at Milverton, Ont., July 14, 1927; died at his home at Brunner, Ont., Feb., 12, 1984; aged 56 y. On Nov. 14, 1951, he was married to Laurene Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Richard and Gerald), 4 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Harvey and Lewis). He was preceded in death by one brother (Edward) and one sister (Mrs. Mary Stoliker). He was a member of Crossbill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 14, in charge of Ervin Erb and Steve Gerber; interment in Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley.

Roth.- Emma E., daughter of Dan and Anna (Petersheim) Stutzman, was born at Kalona, Iowa, Sept. 23, 1901; died at the Seward Memorial Hospital on Feb. 29, 1984; aged 82 y. On Feb. 9, 1922, she was married to William Roth, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 5 sons (Rollin W., George D., Harold, Wayne, and Leslie), 2 daughters (Irva-Mrs. Dan Ropp and Leona-Mrs. Dan Miller), 22 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Belva Dexter). She was preceded in death by 4 grandchildren, 6 brothers, and 3 sisters. She was a member of the East Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 3, in charge of Wilton Detweiler and Lloyd Gingerich; interment in the East Fairview Mennonite Cemetery.

Shantz.- Lemore H., son of Samuel and Mary (Hallman) Shantz, was born at Mannheim, Ont., Aug. 13, 1909; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Feb. 11, 1984; aged 74 y. On Mar. 7, 1945, he was married to Olive Schramm, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Phyllis-Mrs. Maurice Martin), 2 grandchildren, one sister (Laverne-Mrs. Joyce Witmer), and 2 brothers (Kenneth and Melvin). He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 14, in charge of Glenn Brubacher and Brice Balmer; spring interment in Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery.

Sherfy.- Kenneth John, son of Enos and Anna (Leechy) Sherfy, was born in Lebanon, Ore., Aug. 28, 1904; died of a heart attack at Albany, Ore., Feb. 28, 1984; aged 79 y. On Dec. 14, 1926, he was married to Minnie Kessler, who died on Apr. 6, 1978. Surviving are 2 daughters (June-Mrs. James Good and Doris-Mrs. Clarence Gerig), one son (Bruce), 13 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Harold and Claude), and one sister (Rita Mink). He was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 2, in charge of Roy E. Hostetler and Stanley Troyer; interment in Fairview Church Cemetery.

Stutzman.- Ira, son of D. D. and Mary Ann (Bechler) Stutzman, was born at Milford, Neb., Nov. 11, 1889; died at Albany, Ore., Mar. 3, 1984; aged 94 y. On Feb. 21, 1911, he was married to Mary Boshart, who died on Apr. 10, 1958. Surviving are 6 daughters (Mabel-Mrs. Ernest Heyerly, Marie-Mrs. Roland Schweitzer, Ruth-Mrs. Harold Shenk, Alverda Lehman, Olivene-Mrs. Joe Heyerly, and Grace-Mrs. Allen Martin), 4 sons (Hubert, Paul, Pearl, and Larry), 37 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, 2 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 6, in charge of Roy E. Hostetler, Philip Kreider, and Clarence Gerig; interment in Willamette Memorial Park.

Stutzman.- Willis, son of Alexander and Sarah (Miller) Stutzman, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Mar. 16, 1901; died at his home on Feb. 9, 1984; aged 82 y. On Oct. 2, 1929, he was married to Eliza Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Anna Mae-Mrs. Danny Miller, Jane-Mrs. Wayne Gieb, and Harriett-Mrs. Merle Sommers), 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Alma Maleski). He was preceded in death by one brother. He was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 11, in charge of Alvin Kanagy; interment in Walnut Creek Mennonite Cemetery.

Ulrich.- Veroa* N., daughter of Frederick and Lena (Garber) Zoss, was born in Lowpoint, Ill., Feb. 8, 1914; died of cancer at her home in Washington, Ill., Mar. 3, 1984; aged 70 y. On Nov. 20, 1941, she was married to Raymond M. Ulrich, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Richard M., Carl K., Robert R., and Lee R.), 2 daughters (Grace-Mrs. Paul Becker and Linda-Mrs. Harry Nussbaum), 6 grandchildren, her mother, and one brother (Willard Zoss). She was a member of Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 6, in charge of Larry Augsburger and Steve Ulrich; interment in Stewart-Harmony Cemetery.
*Research note - Name is Verda - tlm

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

Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana