Gospel Herald Obituaries - April, 1985

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Gospel Herald - Volume 78, Number 14 - April 2, 1985; page 246

Baechler, Elmer, son of Peter and Katherine (Steinman) Baechler, was born in Perth Co., Dec. 13, 1903; died at Mount Dora, Fla., Feb. 10, 1985; aged 81 y. On Dec. 28, 1927, he was married to Erma Schwartzentruber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Mary, Elaine, and Helen), one son (John), and 10 grandchildren. He was a member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 23, in charge of Vernon Leis and Mary Mae Schwartzentruber; interment in East Zorra Cemetery.

Bond, Mary, daughter of Marshall and Jessie (Holyman) Gingrich, was born at Roseland, Nebr., Apr. 10, 1907;died of cancer at Albany, Ore., Feb. 17, 1985; aged 77 y. On Sept. 19, 1926, she was married to James W. Bond, who died on Jan. 16, 1984. Surviving are 3 sons (James, Harold, and Kenneth), and one daughter (Elsie Jones), 2 brothers (Mahlon and Ervin Gingrich), and 5 sisters (Ruth Brenneman, Della Unruh, Esther Elston, Doris Ellsworth, and Audrey Brenneman). An infant daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of Albany Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 20, in charge of Ed Springer; interment in I. O. O. F. cemetery, Lebanon, Ore.

Byer, Edwin Arthur, son of Jesse and Emma (Haacke) Byer, was born at Markham, Ont., Nov. 23, 1894; died at Parkview Home, Stouffville, Ont., Feb. 13, 1985; aged 90 y. On Feb. 20, 1918, he was married to Ruth Meyer, who died on Nov. 30, 1984. Surviving are 2 sons (Erle and Arthur), 4 daughters (Evelyn-Mrs. L. Burkholder, Dorothy-Mrs. Roy Smith, Edith-Mrs. Wilson Hunsberger, and Helen-Mrs. Mose Hochststler), 30 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Walter, Lorne, and Lloyd), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Annie Grove and Mrs. Grace Avis). He was a member of Wideman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Jim R. Shantz; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Byer, Ruth, daughter of Henry and Annie (Hoover) Meyer, was born at Markham, Ont., Dec. 3, 1892; died at Newmarket Hospital, Ont., Nov. 30, 1984; aged 92 y. On Feb. 20, 1918, she was married to Edwin Byer, who died on Feb. 13, 1985. Surviving are 6 children (Erle, Evelyn-Mrs. Leonard Burkholder, Dorothy-Mrs. Roy Smith, Edith-Mrs. Wilson Hunsberger, Helen-Mrs. Mose Hochstetler, and Arthur), 30 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, one brother (Reuben), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Mae Ressor, Mrs. Sarah Gamble, and Mrs. Mary Strong). She was a member of Wideman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Jim R. Shantz; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Donze, Laura, daughter of David and Emma (Steider) Wagner, was born in Roanoke, Ill., Oct. 4, 1895; died at El Paso, Ill., Feb. 20, 1985; aged 89 y. On Feb. 20, 1916, she was married to Fred Donze, who died on July 23, 1958. Surviving are one daughter (Blanche Donze), and one sister (Beulah Bachman). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 3 sisters. She was a member of Roanoke Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb.23, in charge of Robert Harnish; interment in Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery.

Gingerich, Alice M., daughter of Christian and Lena (Steinman) Orendorf, was born in Flannigan, Ill., July 30, 1895; died on Mar. 10, 1985; aged 89 y. On Dec. 23, 1914, she was married to Ezra Gingerich, who died in July 1975. She is survived by 4 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter (Elna-Mrs. Martin Aaron). She was a member of Sunnyslope Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Hansen Mortuary in Phoenix, Ariz., Mar. 12, in charge of David Mann; interment in Resthaven memorial Park Cemetery.

Hooley, Walter, son of Daniel Y. and Mattie (Yoder) Hooley, was born at Harrisonville, mo., July 12, 1901; died at Elkhart, Ind., Mar. 5, 1985; aged 83 y. On Aug. 20, 1933, he was married to Esther A. Landes, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Joan-Mrs. Donald Kleykamp, Jr., Norma-Mrs. Frances Datena, Carol-Mrs. Fred Wright, III, Marjorie-Mrs. Pete Lynch, and Becky-Mrs. Gary Best), 4 sons (Carl W., Paul D., Stanley E., and Dennis L.), 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, 17 step-great-grandchildren, one sister (Martha-Mrs. Glenn Rogers), and 2 brothers (Jesse and Harold). He was a member of Prairie Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 8, in charge of Dorsa J. Mishler and Russell Krabill; interment in Prairie Street Cemetery.

Hostetler, Daniel, son of John P., and Elizabeth (Detweiler) Hostetler, was born at Belleville, Pa., Mar. 24, 1896; died at Valley View Haven, Mar. 6, 1985; aged 88 y. On Jan. 25, 1923, he was married to Nancy Peachey, who died on May 24, 1979. Surviving are 2 sons (Lloyd and Thomas), 11 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 10, in charge of Gerald Peachey, Max Zook, Erie Renno, and Elam Peachey; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.

Howe, Mary, was born in Pennsylvania on Dec. 20, 1907; died of a heart attack at Baptist Hospital, Miami, Fla., Feb. 22, 1985; aged 77 y. On May 16, 1931, she was married to Earl E. Howe, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (M. Reta-Mrs. LeRoy Sheats, Florence Ann-Mrs. Allen Beiler, and Mary Louise-Mrs. Jim Keim), 6 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Old Road Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 27, in charge of Hershey Hostetter, Richard Buckwalter, Norman Kolb, LeRoy Sheats, and Matthew Kolb; interment in Millwood Mennonite Cemetery.

Kanagy, Lomie R., daughter of John M. and Anna (Wise) Esh, was born at Belleville, Pa., Aug. 16, 1909; died of a massive stroke at Phoenix, Ariz., Mar. 4, 1985; aged 75 y. On June 24, 1937, she was married to Amandus Kanagy, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Jay, Gerald, Jonathan, and Fred), one daughter (Donella ), 2 brothers (Ira and Orie Esh), and one sister (Allie-Mrs. Harvey Kanagy). She was a member of Grace Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Allensville Mennonite Church on Mar. 9, in charge of Paul Bender and Mark Peachey; interment in Locust Grove Mennonite Church.

Keim, Thelma, daughter of Reuben and Malinda (Schweitzer) Birky, was born in Milford, Nebr., July 29, 1914; died at her home in North Judson, Ind., Feb. 14, 1985; aged 70 y. On July 24, 1936, she was married to Walter Keim, who survives. Also surviving are her father, 2 daughters (Phyllis Beckler and Mary Graves), 4 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, one step-great-grandchildren, and one sister (Laurine Koehler). She was preceded in death by her mother, one sister, and one brother. She was a member of Toto Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 17, in charge of Emmanuel Hochstedler and William Yoder; interment in Hopewell Mennonite Cemetery.

Kurtz, Rebecca M., daughter of Stephen and Sarah Mast, was born in Morgantown, Pa., May 247, 1888; died at Reading, Pa., Feb. 19, 1985; aged 96 y. On Jan. 18, 1910, she was married to Jacob E. Kurtz, who died on Aug. 5, 1939. Surviving are 2 sons (Omar and Stephen), 6 daughters (Anna Lois Umble, Ida-Mrs. John Glick, Susanna-Mrs. John Umble, Linda-Mrs. Joseph Bush, Fannie-Mrs. Thomas Yoder, and Martha-Mrs. Wayne Stoltzfus), one foster daughter (Janet Brunet), 35 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. She was a member of Ark Bible Chapel. Funeral services were held at Connestoga Mennonite Church on Feb. 22, in charge of Christian Kurtz and Karl Glick; interment in Connestoga Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Selzer, Nellie Mae, daughter of Elmer J. and Sarah L. (Dintaman) Hartzler, was born at Garden City, Mo., Dec. 25, 1906; died at Comanche Co., Hospital, Coldwater, Kan., Feb. 25, 1985; aged 78 y. On Oct. 4, 1927, she was married to Glenn Selzer. Surviving are one son (Fredrick), 4 daughters (Goldie Piland, Grace Histand, Twyla White, and Ruth Akpan), 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one brother (Don Hartzler), and one sister (Erie O'Driscoll). She was a member of Protection Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 28, in charge of Robert Troyer; interment in Mennonite Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 78, Number 15 - April 9, 1985 --- page 261, 262

Bauman, Daniel, son of Enoch and Veronica (Martin) Bauman, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Nov. 5, 1894; died at Elmira, Ont., Mar. 10, 1985; aged 90 y. On Oct. 24, 1922, he was married to Pearl Groff, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Audrey-Mrs. Gordon Weber), and one brother (Clarence). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Ruby-Mrs. Eldon Martin), 9 brothers, and 2 sisters . He was a member of Elmira Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 12, in charge of Ray Brubacher and Ken Bechtel; interment in Elmira Mennonite Cemetery.

Byler, Mary E., daughter of Floyd C. and Anna Barbara (Maust) Bender, was born on Oct. 27, 1921; died of injuries received in an automobile accident in Iowa City, Iowa, Mar. 5, 1925; aged 63 y. She was married to Leslie Byler, who survives. Also surviving are her mother, 2 daughters (Cyndie Donohue and Connie Lewis), one son (Elson Byler), 4 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Naomi Yoder, Sarah Miller, Lois Mullett, and Dorcas Bender), and 3 brothers (Philip, James, and Paul Bender). She was a member of the Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 9, in charge of John Hershberger, and Perry Miller; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Detweiler, Paul K., son of Paul and Katie (Krupp) Detweiler, was born at Telford, Pa., Nov. 13, 1924; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Mar. 11, 1985; aged 60 y. He was married to Joyce M. Snyder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Sharon L.-Mrs. James H. Jacoby, and Carol K.-Mrs. Richard W. Watson, and Gayle J. Detweiler), his mother, one brother (Lloyd K.), and one sister (Betty K.-Mrs. Jonas C. Hagey). He was a member of Rockhill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 15, in charge of Russell M. Detweiler and Henry L. Ruth; interment in Rockhill Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Eash, Levi J., son of Jonas and Christina (Yoder) Eash, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., May 2, 1890; died at Sunnyside Nursing Home, Sarasota, Fla., Mar. 4, 1985; aged 94 y. On Feb. 26, 1914, he was married to Fannie Bontrager, who died on Sept. 15, 1980. Surviving are 5 sons (John, Floyd, Lloyd, Dale, and Jesse), 4 daughters (Mary, Kathryn, Ann, and Florence), 20 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter and one grandson. He was a member of Bay Shore Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Locust Grove Mennonite Church, Burr Oak, Mich., Mar. 7, in charge of Dean Brubaker and James Carpenter; interment in Locust Grove Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Groff, Mary, daughter of Frank S. and Hettie (Hess) Lefever, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., June 21, 1895; died at Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Mar. 10, 1985; aged 89 y. She was married to Lester E. Groff, who died in 1950. Surviving are 2 daughters (Alma-Mrs. Clyde Keener and Pearl Banks), one son (Ivan L.), 7 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, one great great grandchild, and one brother (Lehman H. Lefever). She was a member of East Petersburg Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Mennonite Home Chapel on Mar. 13, in charge of Donald Good and Ralph Ginder; interment in East Petersburg Church Cemetery.

King, J. Emmett, son of Amos S. and Nancy J. (King) King, was born at Bellefontaine, Ohio, Feb. 6, 1911; died at Green Hills Center, West Liberty, Ohio, Mar. 5, 1985; aged 74 y. On Jan. 4, 1937, he was married to Zella Mae Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Darrell H. King), one daughter (Shirley J. King), 6 grandchildren, one brother (Paul M. King), and one sister (Vernane-Mrs. Harley Headings). He was preceded in death by one brother (Loren), and one sister (Anna-Mrs. Howard Shumaker). Funeral services were held at Kauffman funeral Home on Mar. 8, in charge of William Shumaker; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Kreider, Ammon, son of Frank N. and Lizzie A. (Kauffman) Kreider, was born in East Hempfield Twp., Pa., Aug. 16, 1891; died at Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Mar. 14, 1985; aged 93 y. He was married to Elizabeth Z. Miller, who died in 1963. Surviving are 2 daughters (Ethel M.-Mrs. Clarence B. Zeager and Ruth E.-Mrs. Elmer Z. Longenecker), one son (Martin Frank Kreider), 15 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Irvin K. and B. Frank). He was a member of East Petersburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 18, in charge of H. Raymond Charles, John Shenk, and Ralph Ginder; interment in East Petersburg, Mennonite Cemetery.

Martin, Ada, daughter of Menno and Katie (Frey) Martin, was born in Waterloo Co., Mont., July 19, 1904; died at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Mar. 6, 1985; aged 80 y. On May 26, 1973, she was married to David C. Martin, who died on Mar. 21, 1984. Surviving are 3 sons (Clayton, Henry, and Paul), 3 daughters (Alice, Carol-Mrs. Donald Denstedt, and Sharon-Mrs. Jack Graham), 6 stepchildren (Lloyd, Willard, Vera Brubacher, Gladys Diefenbacher, Florence Metzger, and Marlene Kwandt), 20 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 14 step-grandchildren, 13 step-great-grandchildren, and one sister (Livia Kraemer). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Erma-Mrs. Louis Sauder). She was a member of Elmira Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on mar. 9, in charge of Ken Bechtel and Ray Brubacher; interment in Elmira Mennonite Cemetery.

Moyer, Dorothy Power, born in Franconia Twp., Pa., July 14, 1911; died at her home in Harleysville, Pa., Feb. 10, 1985; aged 73 y. On June 1, 1929, she was married to Horace Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Clyde, Arlin, and Donald), 4 daughters (Marilyn Kriebel, Eileen Pogany, Donna Rosenberger, and Doris), 13 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Towamencin Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 23, in charge of Ellis Mack and Glenn Alderfer; interment in the Towamencin Cemetery.

Sitler, Mattie Lenora, daughter of Valentine and Lydia (Stauffer) Roth, was born at Tofield, Alta., Sept. 14, 1911; died at Camrose Bethany Home, Camrose, Alta., Mar. 13, 1985; aged 73 y. On Sept. 28, 1941, she was married to Edwin Sitler, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Audrey-Mrs. Bill Martin), 2 sons (Dwayne and Rodney), 5 grandchildren, one brother (Joseph Roth) and 3 sisters (Martha Sitler, Grace Lehman, and Florence King). She was preceded in death by 4 brothers (Melvin, Reuben, Roy and George). She was a member of Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 16, in charge of Harold Boettger; interment in Salem Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Smucker, Anna Mary, was born on Oct. 17, 1902; died at the Osteopathic Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 24, 1985; aged 82 y. On Jan. 3, 1924, she was married to John E. Smucker, who died on Mar. 16, 1944. Surviving are 3 sons (Paul M., John I., and Marcus G.), 3 daughters (Levina Jean-Mrs. Dale Huber, Sara Ann-Mrs. Amos Landis, and Mary Ellen-Mrs. David Dowling), 23 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Jonathan) on Aug. 18, 1956. She was a member of Weavertown Amish Mennonite Church.

Smucker, Elsie C., daughter of Christian and Barbara (Springer) Sears, was born in Tiskilwa, Ill., Nov. 2, 1892; died at Maple Lawn Nursing Home, Eureka, Ill., Mar. 17, 1985; aged 92 y. On Dec. 25, 1916, she was married to Alvin Smucker, who died on Feb. 12, 1977. Surviving are one daughter (Betty-Mrs. Wayne Schertz), 2 sons (Clayton W. and Alvin Jr.), 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Gladys Imhoff), and one brother (emery Sears). She was preceded in death by one son (Cletus), 3 brothers and 3 sisters. She was a member of Willow Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 20, in charge of Don Heiser; interment in Willow Springs Church Cemetery.

Yoder, Willis, son of Charles D. and Susanna (Heatwole) Yoder, was born at Windom, Kans., July 13, 1909; died at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, Alta., as a result of an automobile accident three days earlier, Mar. 1, 1985; aged 75 y. On May 12, 1932, he was married to Florence Erb, who died in September 1983. Surviving are one son (Edward), one daughter (Joyce Roth), 6 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Lawrence, Tillman, Emerson, and Rollin), and 4 sisters (Ada Miller, Leah Loucks, Vera Schrag, and Ruth Miller). He was preceded in death by one son (Valarian), and one sister (Phebe Yoder). In 1947, he was ordained to the ministry and served the Bethany Mennonite Church, Smith, Alta., for 30 years where he was a member. Funeral services were held at Smith Community Center on Mar. 6, in charge of Levi Smoker and Paul Voegtlin; interment in Smokey Creek Community Cemetery.

Zehr, Eva, daughter of David and Rebecca (Poet) Morgan, was born at Fallen Timbers, Pa., Aug. 7, 1897; died at Fullerton, Nebr., Mar. 12, 1985; aged 87 y. On Dec. 19, 1914, she was married to Arthur Zehr, who died in 1953. Surviving are 2 daughters (Vergie-Mrs. Wilford Erb and Illah-Mrs. Leroy Gingerich), and one sister (Mrs. Mary Fretague). She was preceded in death by 2 infant daughters, one son (Don), and a daughter (Margaret). She was a member of Manson Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 15, in charge of Herb Yoder; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 78, Number 16 -April 16, 1985, page 276, 277, 278

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Former professor Samuel Miller, 67, died on Apr. 1 of cancer in Harrisonburg, Va. He taught Spanish at Eastern Mennonite College 1953-81. Before that, he and his wife, Ella May were Mennonite Board of Missions workers for 11 years in Argentina. Ella May, who survives, was long-time speaker on MBM's Heart to Heart radio program.

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Bell, Lena E., daughter of Samuel S. and Nannie (Zook) Kauffman, was born at Atglen, Pa., mar. 31, 1912; died at Corry Memorial Hospital, Corry, Pa., Mar. 6, 1985; aged 72 y. On June 3, 1939, she was married to Allison G. Bell, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Reba-Mrs. George Dickinson III, and Mary-Mrs. Donald Coblentz), 4 sons (Allison K., Reuben L., Ronald L., and Samuel J.), 12 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Annamary-Mrs. Leroy Lapp and Mrs. Martha Stoltzfus). She was preceded in death by one brother (Leon) and on sister (Amanda). She was a member of Valley View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 9, in charge of Mervin Miller; interment in Valley View Cemetery.

Eash, Levi J., son of Jonas and Christina (Yoder) Eash, was born at Lagrange Co., Ind., May 2, 1890; died at Sarasota, Fla., Mar. 4, 1985; aged 94 y. On Feb. 26, 1914, he was married to Fannie Mae Bontrager, who died on Sept. 15, 1980. Surviving are 5 sons (John L., Floyd L., M. Lloyd, Dale L. and Jess L.), 4 daughters (Mary E., Kathryn L., Ann L., and Florence E. Eash), 20 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter (Sue Warnick). He was a member of Bay Shore Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Locust Grove Mennonite Church on Mar. 7, in charge of Dean Brubaker and James Carpenter; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery (Mich.).

Fels, Sara K., daughter of Frank and Martha (Ruth) Kriebel, was born on Apr. 29, 1925; died at Quakertown, (Pa.) Hospital on Mar. 11, 1985; aged 59 y. On Mar. 17, 1946, she was married to Edward Fels, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Ruth Smith, Nancy, and Grace Morgan). She was a member of Finland Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 14, in charge of David Benner and Kenneth Seitz; interment in Finland Mennonite Cemetery.

Gahman, Hannah D., daughter of William and Annie (Derstine) Trauger, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Jan. 28, 1901; died of a heart attack at Doylestown (Pa.) Hospital on Feb. 5, 1985; aged 84 y. On Mar. 7, 1925, she was married to Abram S. Gahman, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Mary Emma, Florence-Mrs. Herbert Histand, Elsie-Mrs. Linneaus Godshall, Ruth and Mamie-Mrs. Frank DiValerio), one son (Monroe), 14 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (George, Willis, Samuel, and Charles), and one sister (Mary Myers). She was a member of Deep Run Mennonite East Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 9, in charge of Raymond Jackson and John Ehst; interment in Deep Run Mennonite East Cemetery.

Hennigh, Bradley J., son of Ronald and Sandra (Brown) Hennigh, was born at Corry, Pa., Aug. 2, 1970; died in a hunting accident at Spartansburg, Pa., Nov. 26, 1984; aged 14 y. Surviving are his parents, 4 brothers (Gregory, Steven, Jeffrey, and Thomas), one foster brother (Lloyd Eckert), paternal grandparents (Edgar and Bernetta Hennigh), maternal grandparents (Warren and Ethel Brown), paternal great-grandmother (Mable Stoltzfus), and paternal great-grandmother (Mable Hennigh). Funeral services were held at the Valley View Mennonite Church on Nov. 20, in charge of Mervin Miller; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Hershey, D. Paul, son of Henry H. and Ella (Hostetter) Hershey, was born at Lititz, Pa., Mar. 6, 1900; died at Landis Homes, Lititz, Pa., Feb. 14, 1985; aged 84 y. On Dec. 25, 1922, he was married to Sue Snyder, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Mary Jane-Mrs. C. Elvin Landis, Lois H.-Mrs. Kenneth B. Noll, Mildred S.-Mrs. Levi H. Weaver, and Anna M.-Mrs. Paul G. Landis), one son (Mark), 24 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 4 sisters. He was preceded in death by 2 sons. He was a member of Lititz Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 19, in charge of Jacob Frederick, Donald Good, and Steven Landis; interment in Hess Mennonite Cemetery.

Horst, Emma, daughter of Noah B. and Sarah Ann (Martin) Zimmerman, was born at Red Run, Pa., Mar. 5, 1894; died at Landis Homes, Lititz, Pa., Feb. 25, 1985; aged 90 y. On Feb. 24, 1935, she was married to John L. Horst, who died on Nov. 22, 1964. Surviving are one son (John L. Horst, Jr.), one daughter (Rachel H.-Mrs. James Witmer), 6 grandchildren, and one sister (Verna M. Zimmerman). She was a member of the Park View Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Landis Home Chapel on Feb. 27, in charge of George Lehman and Don Good, and at Park View Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, Va., Feb. 28, in charge of Ira Miller and Harold Eshleman; interment in Weaver's Church Cemetery.

Kauffman, Harry Lorn, son of Jacob and Lena (Byler) Kauffman, was born in Lawrence Co., Pa., Jan. 16, 1905; died of lung cancer at his home on Mar. 18, 1985; aged 80 y. On Apr. 3, 1929, he was married to Sarah Geneva Kaufman, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Wayne J., Okie W., Arlen J., Thomas D., and Dennis A.), 5 daughters (Regina B., Ferne-Mrs. Roger Egli, Loretta-Mrs. Ray Troyer, Delta-Mrs. Calvin Eash, and Elsie Findlay), 34 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, one brother (Lee) and 2 sisters (Ida Kauffman and Florence Racher). He was preceded in death by one great-grandchild, 2 brothers, and one sister. He was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 21, in charge of Ellsworth Handrich and Virgil Hershberger; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Resser, Emma, daughter of Joseph and Bella (Yoder) Schrock, was born in Thurman, Colo., June 29, 1897; died at Albany, Ore., Mar. 17, 1985; aged 87 y. On Sept. 5, 1915, she was married to William Resser, who died in November 1982. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mary Belle Rieff and Ethel Cosco), 6 sons (Harvey, Maynard, Robert, Clarence, Charles, and Ronald), 36 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Dave, Melvin, Raymond, and LeRoy Schrock), and 2 sisters (Ann Roth and Fan Schrock). She was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Wilma and Ruth) and 2 sons (William Jr., and Norman). She was a member of Sweet Home Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 20, in charge of Larry Sloan, George Kauffman, and Louie Lehman; interment in Gilliland Cemetery.

Snider, J. Stanley, son of Ephraim and Lucinda (Hallman) Snider, was born at Kitchener, Ont., Feb. 24, 1904;died of a heart attack at Cambridge Hospital, Mar. 15, 1985; aged 81 y. On Sept. 4, 1929, he was married to Erna Shantz, who died on Feb.2, 1978. Surviving are 4 sons (Paul, James, Kenneth, and Robert), 3 daughters (Miriam-Mrs. Howard Cressman, Audrey-Mrs. William MacDonald, and Lucille-Mrs. Elmer Ellison), 16 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one brother (A. Leonard Snider). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Mary Carol) and one sister (Sylvia-Mrs. Solomon Gehman). He was a member of Preston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 17, in charge of Brian Bauman and Paul Martin; interment in Manheim Cemetery.

Weber, Ella L., was born at Markham, Ont., Oct. 31, 1905; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Mar. 13, 1985; aged 79 y. She was married to Orval Weber, who died in 1978. Surviving are 2 sons (James and William), one daughter (Mrs. Dorothy Sherk), 21 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mabel-Mrs. Vernice Hoover). She was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, 7 brothers, and 2 sisters. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 16, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder, David Ray, son of Sam and Leah (Delagrange) Yoder, was born in Hicksville, Ohio, Mar. 24, 1956; died at his home on Feb. 12, 1985; aged 28 y. Surviving are his parents, 4 sisters (Jean, Rose, Bonnie Percival and Evelyn Inlow), and one brother (James). He was a member of Central Mennonite Church, Ft. Wayne, Ind., where funeral services were held on Feb. 16, in charge of Don Delagrage and Jake Schrock; interment in Yaggy Cemetery.

Yoder, Nancy, daughter of Jacob D. and Lydia (Gingerich) Guengerich, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Sept. 4, 1890; died at her home on Mar. 25, 1985; aged 94 y. On Nov. 1, 1914, she was married to John M. Yoder, who died in December 1976. Surviving are 3 daughters (Hazel, Ruth, and Doris-Mrs. Sam Spicher), one son (Edward), 8 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Sunnyslope Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Mar. 28, in charge of David W. Mann and Stanley Weaver; interment at Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 78, Number 17 - April 23, 1985; page 294

Bauman, Esther, daughter of Nelson and Anna (Metzler) Lodwick, was born at North Lima, Ohio, Nov. 20, 1900;died at Columbiana, Ohio, Feb. 27, 1985; aged 84 y. On Dec. 3, 1927, she was married to Silas Bauman, who died on July 28, 1974. Surviving are 3 daughters (Pauline-Mrs. Walter Zehr, Pearl-Mrs. Floyd Zehr, and Carolyn Conrad), one son (Howard), 14 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and 3 brothers (Elmer, Harvey, and Wilbur Lodwick). She was a member of Midway Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 2, in charge of Ernest Martin; interment in Midway cemetery.

Bender, Christina, daughter of Aaron and Lizzie (Miller) King, was born in Garden City, Mo., Aug. 19, 1901; died at Salem, Ore., Dec. 20, 1984; aged 83 y. On May 20, 1926, she was married to Mahlon Bender, who died on June 18, 1967. Surviving are 2 sons (Harold and Maurice), one daughter (Luella Fahndrich), 21 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Salem Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Zion Mennonite Church on Dec. 24, in charge of John Oyer and Beryl Forrester; interment in Zion Cemetery.

Brenneman, Orpha Mae, daughter of Peter and Rachel (Miller) Mishler, was born in Woodburn, Ore., Nov. 14, 1887;died at Albany, Ore., Mar. 23, 1985; aged 97 y. On Feb. 23, 1906, she was married to Moses Brenneman, who died on May 18, 1957. Surviving are 3 sons (Paul, Calvin, and Edward), 14 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 sons (Orval, John, and Melvin), and 2 daughters (Frances Layton, and Olive). She was a member of Albany Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 27, in charge of Ed Springer; interment in Riverside Cemetery.

Burkholder, David F., son of Amos and Emma (Yoder) Burkholder, was born at Smithville, Ohio, July 24, 1902; died at Orrville, Ohio, Mar. 18, 1985; aged 82 y. On Apr. 28, 1928, he was married to Clara Conrad, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (William and David Paul), one daughter (Nancy Burkholder), one grandchild, one brother (Kenneth), and one sister (Betty-Mrs. Loyal Hostetler). He was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 21, in charge of Russell Mast; interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Cressman, Judith M., daughter of Emanuel and Rebecca Martin, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., Nov. 6, 1890;died at her home at Elmira, Ont., Dec. 27, 1984; aged 94 y. In January 1933, she was married to David M. Cressman, who died on Feb. 18, 1964. Surviving are 3 stepchildren (Elma Cressman, Annie Cressman, and Mary-Mrs. Mahlon Shantz), 10 step-grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Lydian Martin, Mrs. Sarah Brubacher, and Nancy-Mrs. George Metzger), and 3 brothers (Samuel, Emanuel, and Menno). She was preceded in death by one stepson, 2 stepdaughters, one brother, and two sisters. Funeral services were held at the Elmira Mennonite Church, in charge of Paul martin and Daniel Martin; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Hess, Susan, daughter of Samuel E. and Susan (Lehman) Longenecker, was born in Conoy Twp., Apr. 1, 1885;died at Heatherbank Nursing Home on Mar. 26, 1985; aged 99y. She was married to Henry B. Hess, who died in 1963. Surviving are 3 daughters (Fannie-Mrs. Jacob Landvater, Sueie-Mrs. Daniel Ebersole and Emily Spitler), one son (Henry) and one sister (Sadie L. Givens). She was a member of Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 31, in charge of Richard H. Frank and Walter L. Keener; interment in Elizabethtown Mennonite Cemetery.

Transcriber's note: Sueie is spelled as in the magazine.

Ledyard, Mary A., daughter of Isaiah and Sarah (Wyse) Zaerr, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Dec. 29, 1900; died at Northwest Care Center, Wauseon, Ohio, Jan. 24, 1985; aged 84 y. On Feb. 7, 1928, she was married to Allison Ledyard, who died on Dec. 27, 1981. Surviving are 3 daughters (Ada Schnur, Velda Beidler, and Virginia Ruby), 2 sons (Dale and Roger), one brother (William Raymond Zaerr), and 2 sisters (Jessie Yoder and Frieda Yoder). She was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 28, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Schrock, Fanny, was born in Haven, Kans., Dec. 21, 1901; died at Miller Merry Manor, Lagrange, Ind., Apr. 2, 1985; aged 83 y. On July10, 1919, she was married to Edd P. Schrock, who died on May 20, 1967. Surviving are 3 daughters (Alma-Mrs. Elmer Knepp, Martha-Mrs. Calvin Slabaugh, and Phyllis-Mrs. John D. Schrock), 5 sons (Paul C., Fred, Silas, David and Edward, Jr.), 40 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Edna-Mrs. Pete Yoder and Katie-Mrs. John Kauffman), 2 half-brothers (Sam and Fred Yoder), and 3 half-sisters (Polly Keim, Anna Bontrager, and Susie Gough). She was a member of Emma Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 5, in charge of Etril J. Leinbach; interment in Prairie Street Mennonite Cemetery, Elkhart.

Swartzendruber, Pauline Marie, daughter of David and Ellen (Weidman) Swartzendruber, was born in Pigeon, Mich., Mar. 29, 1925; died at Scheurer Hospital, Pigeon, Mich., Mar. 29, 1985; aged 60 y. Surviving are 2 brothers (Raymond and Leon), and one sister (Elaine-Mrs. Duane Ropp). She held dual membership in Pigeon River and Fairhaven Mennonite churches. Funeral services were held at Pigeon River Mennonite Church on Apr. 1, in charge of Wayne Keim and Luke Yoder; interment in Pigeon River Church Cemetery.

Wittrig, Paul A., son of John H. and Margret (Herzog) Wittrig, was born in Noble, Iowa, Dec.21, 1905;died of a heart attack at Iowa City, Iowa, Mar. 25, 1985; aged 79 7. On July 11, 1928, she was married to Effie Wyse, who died on Dec. 5, 1978. On July 30, 1983, he was married to Juanita Mann, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Donald and Robert), 2 daughters (Jean-Mrs. Charles Spencer and Miriam-Mrs. Delbert Roth), 4 stepsons (Raymond, Bruce, Carl and Phillip Mann), 9 grandchildren, 13 step grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, 14 step-great grandchildren, 4 sisters (Gladys-Mrs. Eugene Currier, Mrs. Margrete Gingrich, Grace-Mrs. Arthur Davison, and Francis-Mrs. John D. Hulme). He was preceded in death by one brother (Emerson) and one sister (Clarice). He was ordained to the ministry in 1938 and served congregation in Imlay City, Mich., Colorado Springs, and Thurman, Colo. He was a member of Prairie Street Mennonite church, Elkhart, Ind. Funeral services were held at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, Wayland, Iowa, Mar. 23, in charge of Edmond Miller; interment in Sugar Creek Cemetery.

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Brenneman, Gertrude V., daughter of David D. and Naomi (Miller) Miller, was born at Kalona, Iowa, Feb. 11, 1894; died at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Mar. 14, 1985; aged 91 y. On Jan. 28, 1917, she was married to Elmer Brenneman, who died on Apr. 29, 1945. Surviving are one daughter (Kathryn-Mrs. Milburn Krabill), one son (Eldon), 5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, 3 sisters (Olive Garber, Nettie-Mrs. Paul Hershberger and Mabel Berry), and one brother (Harold Miller). She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, 2 brothers, and one son. She was a member of Wellman Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Petersheim Funeral Home on Mar. 18, in charge of Wilbur Nachtigall; interment in East Union Cemetery.

Delp, Eva L., daughter of Henry A. and Lizzie (Landis) Clemens, was born in Lower Salford, Pa., July 2, 1908;died at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Mar. 28, 1985; aged 76 y. She was married to Paul M. Delp, who died on Jan. 11, 1969. Surviving are 3 sons (Harley C., Rowan C., and Richard C.), 2 daughters (Louise C.-Mrs. Paul F. Detweiler and Pauline C. Godshall), 16 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Katie L. Hagey, Naomi L.-Mrs. Paul L. Ruth, Mary L-Mrs. Paul Alderfer, and Cora L.-Mrs. Lineaus Kulp). She was a member of Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 31, in charge of Sam Derstine, Willis Miller, and John Sharp; interment in Salford Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Fielitz, Verna Ann, daughter of Peter and Barbra (Wyse) Graber, was born at Stryker, Ohio, May 27, 1894; died at Archbold, Ohio, Apr. 12, 1985; aged 90 y. On Feb. 1, 1914, she was married to John Fielitz, who died in 1971. Surviving are 4 sons (Gaylord, Dale, Archie, and John, Jr.), 2 daughters (Orpha-Mrs. Roy Klopfenstein and Juanita-Mrs. Willard Rufenacht), 18 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, one great great grandchild, one brother (Archie Graber), and one sister (Zela-Mrs. Jesse Nofziger). She was a member of Lockport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 15, in charge of Keith Leinbach and Walter Stuckey; interment in Lockport Cemetery.

Transcriber's note: Barbra is spelled as in the magazine.

Grimm, Harold Ernest, son of Ray and Juanita (Wilcox) Grimm, was born in Livingston Co., Ill., Mar. 12, 1920; died at Flanagan, Ill., Apr. 4, 1985; aged 64 y. On May 18, 1947, he was married to Jean Schertz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Carol Zehr and Margaret Bengston), 5 grandchildren, one brother (William), and 2 sisters (Marie Topoloski and Virginia Purkey). He was a member of Waldo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 6 in charge of Lester Zook; interment in Waldo Cemetery.

Hensler, Idella, daughter of Percy and Nellie (Miller) Schrock, was born in Oscoda Co., Mich., Nov. 7, 1901; died at her home on Mar. 29, 1985; aged 83 y. On Feb. 20, 1926, she was married to Lloyd Hensler, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Charles Hensler), 3 sisters (Gladys Hochstedler, Florence Hunsinger and Pauline Powell), 3 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Howard-Miami Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 2, 1985, in charge of Lee Miller and Keith Miller; interment in Mast Cemetery.

Kauffman, Allen Richard, son of Floyd E. and Ida (Troyer) Kauffman, was born on Aug. 13, 1945; died of a massive heart attack at Hyattsville, Md., Mar. 29, 1985; aged 39 y. On July 20, 1968 he was married to Florence M. Murr, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (David Michael and Kevin), one daughter (Karen), his mother, 2 brothers (Donavon and Paul), and 4 sisters (Ellen-Mrs. Kenneth Yoder, Doreen-Mrs. N. E. Dixon, Lois, and Pearl-Mrs. Gary Nussbaum). His father died in 1976. He was a member of Cottage City Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 2, in charge of Lewis C. Good and James Fahnestock; interment in the George Washington Cemetery.

Roth, John H., son of Alvin and Emma (Roth) Roth, was born at Beaver Crossing, Nebr., Feb. 5, 1919; died of a heart attack at Wapello, Iowa, Apr. 4, 1985; aged 66 y. On May 11, 1940, he was married to Doris Eicher, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Orie, Paul, Jane, and Martin), 9 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 8, in charge of Eugene Garber and Glen Richards; interment in Sugar Creek Cemetery.

Sanchez, Max J., was born at Holman, N. Mex., Aug. 22, 1902; died a La Junta (Colo.) Medical center on Apr. 2, 1985; aged 92 y. He was married to Emma ----, who survives. Also surviving are 15 children, 28 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. He was a member of Emmanuel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 5, in charge of Stan Smucker; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Snyder, Jennie B., daughter of Benjamin B. and Emma (Burkholder) Bucher, was born in Clay Twp., Pa., Apr. 5, 1889; died at Brethren Village, Neffsville, Pa., Apr. 6, 1985; aged 96 y. She was married to Jacob E. Snyder, who died in 1975. Surviving are one son (J. Robert), 2 daughters (Ruth S.-Mrs. Ross Goldfus and Jean L.-Mrs. Donald Zehr), 13 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Neffsville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Spacht's Funeral Home, Lititz, Pa., Apr. 8, in charge of Roy Bucher.

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