Gospel Herald Obituaries - May, 1984

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Gospel Herald - Volume 77, Number 18 - May 1, 1984, page 322

ALDERFER, Henry W., son of Joseph and Anna (WISLER) Alderfer, was born in Bedminster Twp., Pa., July 27, 1897; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Mar. 30, 1984; aged 86 y. On Oct. 19, 1918, he was married to Aquila Miller, who died in November 1982. Surviving are 6 daughters (Grace - Mrs. Arthur Scheetz, Pearl - Mrs. Norman Freed, Elizabeth - Mrs. Clarence Myers, Florence Alderfer, Miriam - Mrs. Durrell Detweiler, and Alice - Mrs. Elmer Detweiler), 2 sons (Claude and Willard ), 40 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Lizzie Yothers). He was a member of the Deep Run East Mennonite Church, where funereal services were held on Apr. 3, in charge of John Ehst; interment in church cemetery.

GINGRICH, Arthur J., son of Jacob and Phoebe (BACHMAN) Gingrich, was born in Metamora Twp., Ill., June 6, 1902; died at Proctor Community Hospital, Peoria, Ill., Apr. 3, 1984; aged 81 y. On Nov. 30, 1932, he was married to Esther STAKER, who survives. Also surviving are one son (J. Arthur), a cousin (Nelda - Mrs. Gene Sauder) who was reared in the Gingrich home, 3 grandchildren, one sister (Laura - Mrs. Glenwood Imhoff), and one brother (Edward). He was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 2 sisters. He was a member of the Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 6, in charge of Larry Augsburger; interment in Hickory Point cemetery.

GRAYBILL, Clayton Andrew, *----- (STUTZMAN) Graybill, was born and died at Self Memorial Hospital on Apr. 3, 1945. Surviving are his parents, maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stutzman), paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Graybill), maternal great-grandparents (Mrs. Mattie Stutzman and Karl Reisenger) and paternal great-grandmothers (Mrs. Bertha Graybill and Mrs. Elizabeth Bankert). Committal service at Martinsburg, Pa., Apr. 5, in charge of Robert Yoder. Memorial services were held at Greenwood, S. C. Apr. 8.
*transcriptionist's note: names of parents missing

HANDRICH, Oliver W., son of Jacob P. and Elise (KREHBIEL), Handrich, was born in Pulaski, Iowa, June 18, 1898; died at Ausable Valley Home on Mar. 31, 1984; aged 86 y. On Dec. 23, 1920, he was married to Ada M. SHENTZ, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Luella - Mrs. Claude Esch; Olive - Mrs. Raymond Gerber; and Jean - Mrs. Elmer Hoover), 3 sons (Richard, Harry and Donald), 27 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, one brother (Will Handrich), and one sister (Mrs. Ella Miller). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Lola), He was a member of the Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 3, in charge of Virgil Hershberger and Levi Troyer; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

OYER, Lydia, daughter of John P. and Mary (SMITH) Oyer, was born at Meadows, Ill., Oct. 9, 1884; died at Goshen, Ind., Apr. 8, 1984; aged 99y. Surviving are one brother (Elmer J.), and 2 sisters (Edna Bachman and Esther Smith). She was a member of the Waterford Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Bethel Mennonite Church, Ashley, Mich., in charge of Del and Charlotte Glick, Elno Steiner, Robert McKelvey, and Calvin Kaufman; interment in Washington Cemetery.

ROZHART, George Rueben, son of John and Elizabeth (FORNEY) Rozhart, was born in Chenoa, Ill., June 18, 1901; died at Flanagan, Ill., Apr. 4, 1984; aged 82 y . On Sept. 20, 1922, he was married to Ella STALTER, who died on Sept. 17, 1943. On Jan. 8, 1953, he was married to Evelyn STALTER, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Mary Zehr and Evelyn May), 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one sister (Violet Rediger), and one brother (Robert). He was a member of Waldo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 7, in charge of Lester Zook; interment in Waldo Cemetery.

STOLL, Goldie, daughter of David and Mattie (CHUPP) Miller, was born in Morocco, Ind., July 19, 1905; died at Goshen, Ind., Mar. 29, 1984; aged 78 y. On Oct. 18, 1924, she was married to Henry J. Stoll, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Dale), two sisters (Essie Leichty and Malinda Chupp), and one brother (William R. Miller). She was a member of Burr Oak Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 2, in charge of Samuel S. Miller; interment in Memory Gardens.

YODER, Clara Malinda, daughter of Jacob B. and Malinda (WARYE) Yoder, was born at Kalona, Iowa, Sept. 27, 1889; died at Kalona, Iowa, Apr. 6, 1984; aged 94 y. Surviving are one brother (Chris A. Yoder). She was a member of Kalona Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 9, in charge of Elton Nussbaum and Howard Keim, interment in East Union Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 77, Number 19 - May 8, 1984, pg. 342

BURKHARDT, Melvin L., son of Menno and Hattie (Lichty) Burkhardt, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., Jan. 19, 1917; died at Kitchener, Ont., Apr., 7, 1984; aged 67 y. On June 21, 1941, he was married to Erlene CRESSMAN, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Ross and Brian), one daughter (Janice ? Mrs. Edward Pencer), 3 grandchildren, 3 brothers, (Eugene, Mahlon, and Donald), and one sister (Nora ? Mrs. E. Clare Shantz). He was a member of Erb Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 11, in charge of Wilmer Martin; interment in Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery.

DETER, Ira S., was born near Ralston, Iowa, Feb. 7, 1899; died at Community General Hospital, Sterling. Ill., Apr. 11, 1984; aged 85 y. On Dec. 28, 1927, he was married to Mary Ellen LANDIS, who died on May 24, 1973. Surviving are 2 daughters (Lona ? Mrs. Floyd Litwiller and Lois), 4 grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter, and one brother (Adam). He was a member of Morrison Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Science Ridge Mennonite Church on Apr. 13, in charge of Aaron Nice and Richard Litwiller; interment in the Science Ridge Cemetery.

HOKLIN, Haakon T., son of John H. and Margaret (Olson) Hoklin, was born in Yankton, S. D., June 2, 1916; died of massive stroke at Sioux City, Iowa, Feb. 12, 1984; aged 67 y. On May 23, 1936, he was married to Esther L. PETERSON, who survives. Also surviving are on son (Gary H.), 2 daughters (Audrey ? Mrs. Pat Hansel and Mary ? Mrs. Gene Hansen), 6 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Leif and Jarl), and 2 sisters (Betty - Mrs. Eldon Hasche and Darlene ? Mrs. Walter Diense). He was a member of Beemer Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Sioux City, Iowa, Feb. 16, in charge of Glenn L. Littrell, E. Gordon Riffle, and Sam Oswald; interment in Elk Point, S. D.

KINZIE, Elton S., son of Ephraim and Nancy (Dettweiler) Kinzie, was born in Cambridge, Ont., Jan. 6, 1910; died of heart failure at Cambridge, Ont., Apr. 4, 1984; aged 74 y. On Jan. 1, 1953, he was married to Irene SHANTZ, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Kenneth and James), 2 daughters (Janet Clark and Rosemary Zehr), 2 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Verda, Della, and Orpha Kinzie). He was a member of Preston Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Cambridge, Ont., Apr., 6, in charge of Brian Bauman and Rufus Jutzi; interment in Hagey Cemetery.

NELSON, Marie, daughter of Noah and Mina (Kerch) TROYER, was born at Sugar Creek, Ohio, June 20, 1899; died at State line Healthcare Center, South Bend, Ind., Mar. 24, 1984; aged 84 y. On Apr. 4. 1917, she was married to Dale Nelson, who died on Apr. 21, 1982. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mabella Kole and Eunice ? Mrs. Roy Hershberger), 2 sons (Omar and Patrick), 11 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Dory). She was a member of Shore Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Mar. 27 in charge of Orville G. Miller and Harvey Chupp; interment in Shore Cemetery.

SCHERTZ, Edna P., daughter of Valentine and Phoebe (Good) BIRKEY, was born in Foosland, Ill., Mar. 6, 1907; died at West Liberty, Ohio Apr. 16,1984; aged 77 y. On Dec. 19, 1928, she was married to Harold Schertz, who died on Jan. 16, 1976. Surviving are one son (Ray Schertz), 2 daughters (Roberta Graber and Joyce Schertz), 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Joe and Joel Birky), and 2 sisters (Kate Zehr and Ada Foley). She was a member of East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 18, in charge of Paul King and Duane Beck; interment in East Bend Memorial Garden.

SMUCKER, Willard Ellis, son of Herman and Mae Smucker, was born in Harrisburg, Ore., Oct. 31, 1940; died of a heart attack at Harrisburg, Ore; Mar. 10, 1984; aged 43 y. On Nov. 25, 1960, he was married to Lee Ann MILLER, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Robert, Lonnie and Mark), 2 brothers (Lester and Eldon), and one sister (Arlene Hostetler). He was a member of Plainview Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Albany, Ore., Mar. 14, in charge of Dennis Stauffer, Lynn Miller and Eldon Smucker; interment in Fairview Mennonite Cemetery.

WENGER, Mary E., daughter of David and Elizabeth (Wenger) SHANTZ, was born in Cullom, Ill., Apr. 27, 1898; died at Green Hills Center, West Liberty, Ohio, Apr. 13,1984; aged 85 y. On Jan. 9, 1921, she was married to William Wenger, who died on June 15, 1971. Surviving are 5 sons (Donald, Eldon, Kenneth, William and Marion), 3 daughters (Hazel ? Mrs. Clarence Herr, Mary ? Mrs. Kenneth Carpenter, and Ruth ? Mrs. Joe Stickrod), 26 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 16, in charge of David L. Gehman, Murray Kraybill and Bruce Bell; interment in Highland Memory Gardens.

YEACKLEY, Elsie, daughter of Joe and Minerva (Stutzman) SCHWEITZER, was born in Wood River, Neb., May 1, 1914; died of cancer at Friend, Neb., Apr. 12, 1984; aged 69 y. On Feb. 18, 1934 she was married to Orvin Yeackley, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Arlene - Mrs. Cleo Schweitzer, Edna ? Mrs. Roland Miller, and Myrna ? Mrs. Ken Roth), one son (Keith), 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Leroy Schweitzer). She was a member of Grace Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at East Fairview Mennonite Church on Apr. 14, in charge of Loyal Burkey and Lloyd Gingerich; interment in East Fairview Mennonite Cemetery.

ZEHR, Katie M., daughter of John and Katherine BIRKEY, was born at Metamora, Ill., Dec. 12, 1892; died at Good Samaritan Home, Manson, Iowa, Apr. 14, 1984; aged 91 y. On Dec. 6, 1914 she was married to Ben A. Zehr, who died on July 31, 1963. She was preceded in death by one daughter (Beulah Mae). She was a member of Manson Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 17, in charge of Herbert L. Yoder; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 77, Number 20 - May 15, 1984, page 357, 358

ERB, Paul, Paul ERB passed away on Monday evening, May 7. He had been hospitalized since Mar. 21 and was recuperating from major surgery. Funeral services were held on Thursday evening, May 10, at Kingview Mennonite Church, Scottdale, Pa. Erb was the second editor of Gospel Herald, having served in that capacity from 1944 to 1962. He had had his ninetieth birthday on Apr. 26. --- "Mennoscope" page 357

BEIDLER, Warren E., son of Joseph and Elizabeth (East) Beidler, was born on Aug. 6, 1897; died at Pennsburg Manor Nursing home, Pennsburg, Pa., Apr. 16, 1984; aged 86 y. He was married to Elizabeth REITER, who died on July 9, 1977. Surviving is one son (Gordon R.) He was a member of Bally Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 20, in charge of Roy K. Yoder and James C. Longacre; interment in Hereford Mennonite Cemetery.

BLANK, Martha Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob and Annie (Hess) CHAMBERS), was born in Lancaster Co., Pa. June 20, 1906; died at Lancaster, Pa., Apr. 5, 1984; aged 77 y. On Dec. 6, 1927, she was married to Aaron B. Blank, who died on Dec. 26, 1976. Surviving are 2 sons (Lester A. and Richard G.), one daughter (Betty C. - Mrs. Millard Martin), 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and one brother (David A. Chambers). She was a member of Kinzers Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 8, in charge of Paul Clark, Richard Buckwalter, and Benjamin Clark; interment in Kinzers Cemetery.

ERNST, Helen, daughter of Milton and Mary Ann (Musser) Ernst, died at her home in Kitchener, Ont., Apr. 13, 1984; aged 67 y. Surviving is one sister (Erma - Mrs. Howard Wollf) She was preceded in death by one sister (Muriel Bowman). She was a member of First Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Apr. 16, in charge of Glen Brubacher; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

HARTZLER, Melvin P., son of Peter and Mary Ann (Kurtz) Hartzler, was born in Weilersville, Ohio on July 24, 1907; died of a heart attack at Smithville, Ohio, Apr. 19, 1984; aged 76 y. On Sept. 6. 1936, he was married to Orpha LEHMAN, who survives. Also surviving are one son (James), one daughter (Rebecca - Mrs. John Rutt) and 6 grandchildren. He was a member of Smithville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 21, in charge of Herman F. Myers; interment in church cemetery.

LAUVER, William G., son of Jacob M. and Mary Emma (Graybill) Lauver, was born in Juniata Co., Pa., Dec. 5, 1896; died at Bird in Hand, Pa., Mar. 28, 1984; aged 87 y. On Sept. 20, 1920, he was married to Florence B. BYLER, who died in May 1966. Surviving are 3 sons (J. Paul, Glen B., and W. Elton), 2 daughters (Lois E. and Mary Lou - Mrs. Lester A. Blank). 12 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Lura - Mrs. John Slabaugh, Alma - Mrs. Michael Wert, Mary E. Lauver and Gladys E. Lauver). On Nov. 28, 1917, he was ordained to the ministry and served as a missionary in Argentina from 1921 to 1945. He also served congregations in Pennsylvania, Texas, and Iowa. He was a member of New Holland Spanish Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at New Holland Mennonite Church on Mar. 31, in charge of Frank Shirk, Rafael Ramos, Donald Lauver, Teodoro Santiago, and Jose Santiago; interment in New Holland Cemetery.

MILLER, Alta H., daughter of Harvey and Anna (Miller) YODER, was born at Grantsville, Md., Aug. 28, 1908; died of cancer at Goodwill Mennonite Home, Grantsville, Md., Apr. 8, 1984; aged 75 y. On Aug. 19, 1927, she was married to Aaron G. Miller, who died on Nov. 6, 1977. Surviving are one son (Mayard Miller), 3 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Claude H. and Alvin H. Yoder), and 6 sisters (Mrs. Beulah Bender, Mrs. Elva Bender, Mrs. Thelma Beitzel, Mrs. Verda Beitzel, Mrs. Viola Yoder and Mrs. Glenola Miller). She was preceded in death by one son (Wayne Miller), who died on Mar. 20, 1984. She was a member of Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 11, in charge of Steven Heatwole and Earl Yoder; interment in Springs Cemetery.

SPRINGER, Ida, daughter of Samuel and Anna (Nofziger) SOMMERS was born in Stuttgart, Ark., Sept. 12, 1900; died at Fulton Co. Health Center, Wauseon, Ohio, Apr. 16, 1984; aged 83 y. On Sept. 18, 1921, she was married to Jacob C. Springer, who died on Dec. 5, 1966. Surviving are 2 sons (Carl and Wayne), one daughter (Elinor - Mrs. Marlin Conrad), 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Della Nafziger). She was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 19, in charge of Ellis Croyle and Phil Rich; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

ZOOK, Irene M., daughter of Joseph and Barbara Zook, was born near Manson, Iowa, Feb. 3, 1901; died from injuries received in an automobile accident at Milford Memorial Hospital, Milford, Del., Mar., 20,1984; aged 83 y. She was a member of Greenwood Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 23, in charge of Jay Briggs and Ivan Miller; interment in Greenwood Mennonite Church Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 77, Number 21 - May 22, 1984, page 374

FRY, Ardith W., was born at Easton, Pa. May 15, 1914; died at Dauphin Manor Home, Apr. 26, 1984; aged 69 y. She was married to Sylvester H. Fry. Surviving are one brother (Ira N. Kerber), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Betty Kilgore and Mrs. Evelyn Poole). She was a member of Steelton Mennonite Church. Graveside service was held at Shopes Mennonite Cemetery on May 2, in charge of John H. Kraybill and Martin Longenecker.

KING, Pearl L., daughter of John E. and Mary (Zook) MILLER, was born in Howard Co., Ind., June 17, 1892; died at Dukes Hospital, Peru, Ind., Apr. 22, 1984; aged 91 y. On Feb. 21, 1914, she was married to William King, who died in November 1981. Surviving are 2 sons (Paul M. and Milphert), 2 daughters (Mildred ? Mrs. Dwight Birkey and Mrs. Rosella Layton), 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Elizabeth Lantz). She was a member of Howard-Miami Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 25, in charge of Elam Glick, Lee Miller and Keith Miller; interment in Mast Cemetery.

NYCE, Lawrence Moyer, son of Howard H. and Mary (Moyer) Nyce, was born at Hatfield, Pa., Oct. 19, 1918; died of carcinoma at Telford, Pa., Apr. 15, 1984; aged 65 y. On Apr. 25. 1942, he was married to Pearl RUTH, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (John W. and Jerald L.), one daughter (Joyce ? Mrs. Richard Kratz), 8 grandchildren, his father, 3 brothers (Paul M., Carl M., and Arnold M.), and one sister (Leonora M.). He was a member of Plains Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 1, in charge of Gerald C. Studer and John E. Lapp; interment in Plains Mennonite Cemetery.

SCHNUPP, Martha, daughter of Elias and Amelia (Witmer) GROFF, was born in Lancaster Pa., Dec. 19, 1914; died at Osteopathic Hospital, Lancaster, Apr., 20, 1984; aged 69 y. On Feb. 12, 1936 she was married to Morris Schnupp, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Leon, Melvin, and Marlin), and one daughter (Mrs. Erma Groff). She was a member of Mellinger Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 23, in charge of David Buckwalter, Landis Hershey, and Leon Oberholtzer; interment in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.

STAUFFER, Michael David, son of David and Julia (McCammon) Stauffer, was born in Aibonita, P. R., Feb. 1, 1977; died of adrenal leukodystrophy at Goshen, Ind., Apr. 22, 1984; aged 7 y. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters (Christina and Jennifer), grandparents (Don and Dorothy McCammon and Uriah Stauffer), and great-grandparents (Mr. And Mrs. Ben McCammon). Funeral services were held at College Mennonite on Apr. 23, in charge of Arnold Roth and Rachel Fisher; interment in Violett Cemetery.

STOLL. Goldie, daughter of David and Mattie (Chupp) MILLER, was born on July 19, 1905; died at her home near Goshen, Ind., Mar. 29,1984; aged 78 y. On Oct. 18, 1924, she was married to Henry J. Stoll, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Dale). 4 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Essie Leichty and Mrs. Malinda Chupp), and one brother (William R. Miller). She was preceded in death by one son. She was a member of Burr Oak Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Jackson Funeral Chapel on Apr. 2, in charge of Sam Miller; interment in Memory Gardens, Rensselaer.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 77, Number 22 - May 29, 1984, page 398

BUCKWALTER, Florence M., daughter of Elam J. and Mary (Buckwalter) HUBER, was born in Lancaster Co, Pa.; died at Lancaster, Pa., Apr. 27, 1984; aged 82 y. On March 28, 1923, she was married to Freeman N. Buckwalter, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Leon and Clair), 4 daughters (Ellen - Mrs. John Mumma, Marian - Mrs. Earl Rohrer, Kathryn - Mrs. John Landis, and Evelyn - Mrs. Robert Stauffer), 19 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Stumptown Mennonite Church on Apr. 30, in charge of Amos Sauder, David Weaver, and Glenn Hoover; interment in Mellingers Mennonite Cemetery.

BYLER, Alvin D., son of David and Leah (Yoder) Byler, was born on Aug. 23, 1889; died at Smithville-Western Care Center, Apr. 30, 1984; aged 94 y. On Jan. 12, 1912, he was married to Nettie SEIGLEY, who died on July 17, 1970 Surviving are 3 daughters (Mildred Byler, Ruth - Mrs. Forest Kornhaus, and Dorothy - Mrs. Chester Horst). He was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Gresser Funeral Home on May 3, in charge of Peter B. Wiebe; interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.

GRABER, Henry S., son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Schrock) Graber, was born at Arthur, Ill., Aug. 8, 1917; died at Plain City, Ohio, Apr. 29, 1984; aged 66 y. On March 9, 1939, he was married to Martha FARMWALD, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Robert and Terry), 4 daughters (Yvonne - Mrs. Marvin Stutzman, Carol - Mrs. Olin Slabaugh, Linda - Mrs. Merlin Miller, and Patricia - Mrs. Thomas Shoemaker), 14 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Joe and Amos), 2 sisters (Mrs. Mary Otto and Martha - Mrs. Alvin Kauffman). He was a member of Sharon Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 2, in charge of Kenneth Benner and Walter Beachy; interment in Sharon Mennonite Cemetery.

KASERMANN, Emma, daughter of Jacob and Eliza (Mauerhoffer) Kasermann, was born in Tazewell Co., Feb. 7, 1894; died at Restmor Nursing Home, Morton, Ill., May 5, 1984; aged 90 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Leah and Hilda Kasermann). She was preceded in death by 3 sisters and one brother. She was a member of First Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Woolsey Funeral Home, Pekin, Ill., May 8, in charge of James Detweiler and Paul Rupp; interment in Mount Hope Cemetery.

KAUFFMAN, Edna K., daughter of John and Lydia (Wittrig) BIRKEY, was born at Tazewell co., Ill., Nov. 6, 1909; died at Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio, Apr. 6, 1984; aged 74 y. On Feb. 19, 1930, she was married to Glenn Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Donald, Wayne, Marlin, and Ronald), 2 daughters (Vera and Joan), 24 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Irma - Mrs. Norman Kauffman). She was preceded in death by 3 grandsons. She was a member of Sonnenberg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 10, in charge of David Garber and Ray Himes; interment in Sonnenberg Church Cemetery.

SHANTZ, Ivan, son of Israel and Leah (Bauman) Shantz, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Apr. 22, 1900; died of heart failure at his home on May 1, 1984; aged 84 y. On Jan. 10, 1921, he was married to Irene BAUMAN, who died on Oct. 25, 1979. Surviving are 2 daughters (Gladys - Mrs. Abner Brubacher and Muriel - Mrs. John Hayes) 4 sons (Mervin, Floyd, Eugene, and Wilfred) 27 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Elvina - Mrs. George Brubacher and Susannah - Mrs. Paul Martin). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Vietta). 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of Elmira Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 4, in charge of Ray Brubacher and Ken Bechtel; interment in Elmira Mennonite Cemetery.

SOMMERS, Curtis John, son of David and Nancy (Bender) Sommers, died at St. Mary,s Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Apr. 27, 1984; aged 67 y. On June 20, 1940, he was married to Erma STEINMAN, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Richard, Gary, and David), one daughter (Mrs. Betty Schultz), 8 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Clayton and Wesley), and 3 sisters (Ada - Mrs. Oliver Zehr, Mrs. Christian Ruby, and Viola - Mrs. Nelson Yutzi). He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 30, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in Fifteenth Line Cemetery, East Zorra.

STAUFFER, Nora Ellen, daughter of Aaron and Lizzie (Miller) KING, was born at Garden City, Mo., Apr. 24, 1897; died at Municipal Hospital, Tofield, Alta., Apr. 28, 1984; aged 87 y. On Jan. 22, 1920, she was married to Ben Stauffer, who died on May 12, 1924. Surviving are one son (Harry), one daughter (Verda Burkholder), 8 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and one sister, (Christina Bender). She was preceded in death by an infant son (John). She was a member of Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 3, in charge of Carl Hansen and Clarence Ramer; interment in Salem Cemetery.

STOLTZFUS, Sadie, daughter of Isaac and Susan (Esh) KURTZ, was born at Morgantown, Pa.; died at Tel Hai Retirement Community, Honey Brook, Pa., May 1, 1984; aged 92 y. On Nov. 28, 192, she was married to Stephen H. Stoltzfus, who died on May 20, 1973. Surviving are 4 sons (Emery, LeRoy, Clarence, and Ralph), one daughter (Mae - Mrs. Phares Shreiner), 15 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Conestoga Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 4, in charge of Harvey Z. Stoltzfus, Nathan Stoltzfus, and Christ Kurtz; interment in the church cemetery.

THACKER, Mary Gertrude, daughter of Joseph and Jocie (Powell) GOOD, was born on May 28, 1905; died of cancer at Harrisonburg, Va., Apr. 10, 1984; aged 78 y. On Oct. 3, 1926, she was married to Delbert R. Thacker, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Donald), and 3 grandchildren. She was a member of Park View Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Weavers Mennonite Church on Apr. 12, in charge of Owen Burkholder, Albert Rice, and Lewis Good; interment in Weavers Cemetery.

UNZICKER, Leslie W., son of Christian and Elizabeth (Haun) Unzicker, was born at Cullum, Ill., Apr. 8, 1899; died at Goshen, Ind., Apr. 23, 1984; aged 85 y. On Dec. 26, 1925, he was married to Ruth WHITMYER, who died on Jan. 27, 1974. On Aug. 23, 1978, he married Zoe CRIPE, who died on Feb. 26, 1981. He was a member of Prairie Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Hartzler-Gutermuth Funeral Home on Apr. 25, in charge of Philip Bedsworth and Dorsa J. Mishler; interment in Rice Cemetery, Elkhart.

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