Smoker.- George, former missionary, 73, died of cancer on Nov. 18 in Pasadena, Calif. He and his wife, Dorothy, who survives, were missionaries in Tanzania under Eastern Mennonite Board of Missions, 1942-69. For two years before that, he served at Mennonite Publishing House, where he was Gospel Herald office editor and tract editor/promoter.

Brand.- Wilbur Wayne, son of Ezra and Alice (Betz), was born in Dekalb Co., Ill., Apr. 7, 1915; died of cancer at his home, Nov. 2, 1985; aged 70 y. On July 1, 1939, he was married to Mildred Lucille Buss, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Jerry, Joe, Bill, Orlie, and Neal), 2 daughters (Vi Whittington and Cathy Brand), and 22 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at First Mennonite Church on Nov. 5, in charge of Howard Dunlap, Bill Raines and Mark Vincent; interment in Fairfield Cemetery.

Gregory.- Susanna G., daughter of Jonathan and Mary (Bahr) Gehman, was born in Brutus, Mich., Mar. 5, 1893; died on Oct. 26, 1985; aged 92 y. On Dec. 24, 1911, she was married to Elias Gregory, who died on Aug. 10, 1964. Surviving are 2 sons (John and William), 6 daughters (Beulah-Mrs. Harry Ihler, Mary-Mrs. Menno Burkhart, Emma-Mrs. John Newswanger, Mrs. Fannie Snider, Barbara-Mrs. Wilson Snider, and Audrey-Mrs. Gerald Rogers), 44 grandchildren, 85 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter (Rhoda Kilmer). She was a member of the Maple River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 30, in charge of James L. Gerber; interment in the church cemetery.

Kauffman.- Nellie M., daughter of Christian and Sadie (Zook) Byler, was born in Champaign Co., Ohio, Oct. 10, 1897; died at Green Hills Center, West Liberty, Ohio, Nov. 7, 1985; aged 88 y. On June 14, 1921, she was married to D. Chauncey Kauffman, who died on Dec. 21, 1983. Surviving are one foster son (Robert E. Byler), and 2 granddaughters. She was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 10, in charge of Kenneth Benner; interment in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

Lapp.- Clara M., daughter of Benedict and Nancy (Hartzler) Roth, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, May 10, 1903; died at Green Hills Center, West Liberty, Ohio, Oct. 16, 1985; aged 82 y. On Sept. 24, 1940, she was married to Lester King, who died in 1945. On May 29, 1956, she was married to Alvan Lapp, who survives. Also surviving are 4 stepsons (Herman E. King, Merl King, Noah Lapp and Boyd Lapp), 4 stepdaughters (Helen-Mrs. Ed Yousey, Martha Espander, Ruth Lapp, and Ida-Mrs. Dwight Neer), 28 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren, 18 great-great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Herman, Benjamin and Marion Roth), and 2 sisters (Anna King and Elsie Roth). She was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Kauffman Funeral Home on Oct. 19, in charge of Howard Schmitt; interment in South Union Cemetery.

Lechlitner.- William W., was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Jan. 8, 1892; died at Wakarusa, Ind., Oct. 27, 1985; aged 93 y. On Dec. 19, 1914, he was married to Lucy Billman, who died in 1952. On Dec. 24, 1954, he was married to Thelma Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Esther-Mrs. Richard Sowers), one son (Mervin), one stepdaughter (Wanda-Mrs. La Verne Miller), one stepson (Lewis Weaver), 9 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, and 2 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 sisters (Emma Hahn, Goldie Willard, and Leota Frederick), and 3 brothers (Henry, Wesley, and Charles). He was a member of Olive Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 30, in charge of Phil Helmuth and J. C. Wenger; interment in Olive East Cemetery.

Lehman.- Anna Lois, daughter of Harvey E. and Anna (Martin) Shenk, was born in Marion, Pa., Aug. 7, 1914; died of a heart attack at the Chambersburg (Pa.) Hospital on Oct. 3, 1985; aged 71 y. On Oct. 3, 1934, she was married to Andrew H. Lehman, who died on June 17, 1983. Surviving are 2 sons (Wilmer R. and Nelson H.), 2 daughters (Carroll J. Keane and Alta M. Landis), 2 brothers (James and Luke), and 4 sisters (Eunice, Leah, Miriam, and Esther). She was preceded in death by one son (Wayne S.). She was a member of Pond Bank Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Marion Mennonite Church on Oct. 6, in charge of Merle G. Cordell and Menno B. Sollenberger; interment in Marion Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Correction: There were some errors in the obituary of Anna Lois Lehman in the Dec. 3 issue. Surviving are 3 sons (Wilmer R., Nelson H., and Carroll J.) and one daughter (Alta M. Landis).

Miller.- Bruce Erwin, son of Homer and Arvezine (Hime) Miller, was born in Sarasota, Fla., Aug. 1, 1952; died at Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, Fla., Oct. 31, 1985; aged 33 y. Surviving are his parents, one brother (Charles), one sister (Glenna Shrock), and his maternal grandfather (Ralph M. Hime). He was a member of Bay Shore Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Toale Brothers Funeral Home on Nov. 2, in charge of Paul Yoder, Sr.; interment in Sarasota Memorial Park.

Roth.- Irvin C., son of Dan and Sophia (Zimmerman) Roth, was born at Milford, Nebr., Jan. 21, 1906; died of cancer at Corry, Pa., Nov. 7, 1985; aged 79 y. On Feb. 7, 1929, he was married to Esther Hershberger, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Richard Sorenson), 4 sons (Dennis E., M. David, Lonnie L. and Norman G.), 12 grandchildren, 2 great-granddaughters, 4 sisters (Mrs. Ezra Ehirsman, Mrs. Vilas Oyer, Mrs. David Schrag, and Mrs. Rose Weaver), and 2 brothers (Vernon Roth and Clarence Stauffer). He was a member of Beaverdam Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Nov. 13, and charge of James Powers and James Hershberger; interment in Beaverdam Cemetery.

Yoder.- L. Belle, daughter of David and Lizzie (Beiler) Stoltzfus, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, Apr. 17, 1895; died at Green Hills Center, West Liberty, Ohio, Ohio, Apr. 17, 1895; died at Green Hills Center, West Liberty, Ohio, Oct. 30, 1895; aged 90 y. In March, 1938 she was married to Dan C. Yoder, who died on Sept. 6, 1967. Daniel J. Yoder*, 2 stepdaughters (Geneva-Mrs. Lloyd Hartzler and Mrs. Marie King), 26 step-grandchildren, and 49 step-great-grandchildren. She was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Nov. 1, in charge of Mick Yoder and Lynn Miller; interment in Fairview Cemetery.
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Blosser.- Jonas Enos, son of Samuel H., and Emma (Shifflett) Blosser, was born in Rockingham, Va., Feb. 16, 1898; died at Liberty House Nursing Home on Oct. 5, 1985; aged 87 y. On May 2, 1918, he was married to Myra McDorman, who died in 1966. On Jan. 4, 1969, he was married to Esther Mast Emswiler, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Rosalie Weaver), 2 stepdaughters (Geneva Suter and Margaret Wenger), 3 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Fred P.). He was a member of Weavers Mennonite Church where funeral serviceswere held on Oct. 8, in charge of James Stauffer, Glendon Blosser,and Lloyd Horst; interment in Mount Horeb Cemetery, Hinton,Va.

Christophel.- Paul N., son of Noah and Rebecca (Burkholder) Christophel, was born at Columbiana, Ohio, June 19, 1899; died of a heart attack at Greencastle, Pa., Nov. 12, 1985; aged 86 y. On Nov. 22, 1939, he was married to Goldie Niswonder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Paul W., Irvin R., and Thomas H.), 3 daughters (Joanne-Mrs. Paul David Miller, Kathy Bittinger,and Lisa-Mrs. Gary Liedie), 19 grandchildren, and one sister (Ada Christophel). He was a member of Cedar Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 15, in charge of Nelson L. Martin and Lester Misner; interment in Macedonia United Brethren in Christ Church Cemetery.

Histand.- Arlene, daughter of Arthur L. and Anna (Keller)Alderfer, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Apr. 19, 1926; died of cancer at Grandview Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Nov. 7, 1985; aged 59 y. On May 15, 1948, she was married to Claude H. Histand, who died on Apr. 16, 1982. Surviving are 2 daughters (Charlotte-Mrs. Roger Jacobs and Barbara-Mrs. Fred Chew), 3 sons (Phillip, Ivan, and Gary), 9 grandchildren, her mother, one brother (A. James Alderfer), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Marion Meyers, Mrs. Anna Meyers, and Mrs. Evelyn Meyers). She was preceded in death by an infant son (Ronald Eugene). She was a member of Line Lexington Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 10, in charge of Kenneth Seitz, Sr., and Robert G.Walters; interment in Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery.

Miller.- Mary Leona, daughter of Joseph M. and Amanda (Yoder) Bontrager, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Dec. 10, 1901; died at Shipshewana, Ind., Sept. 29, 1985; aged 83 y. On Aug. 27, 1933, she was married to John G. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Julia-Mrs.Vernon Roth), 4 grandchildren, one sister (Celesta Schrock), and one brother (Melvin Bontrager). She was a member of Forks Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 2, in charge of Sylvester Haarer, Clarence Sink, and Eugene Bontrager; interment in Townline Cemetery.

Miller.- Ruth V., daughter of Ora and Orpha (Reed) Yoder, was born in Middlebury, Ind., Apr. 12, 1920; died at Middlebury, Ind., Nov. 5, 1985; aged 65 y. On Mar. 3, 1940, she was married to Alvin K. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Charles and Wayne), 3 daughters (Norma-Mrs. James Whitaker, MaryAnn-Mrs. Glen Kauffman, and Beverly-Mrs. Carlton Beaton), 15 grandchildren, and 5 sisters (Florence Frey, Ethel Yoder, Mabel Shriner, Fern Ebersole, and Margaret Ramer). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Janet). She was a member of Forks Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 8, in charge of Sylvester Haarer and Eugene Bontrager; interment in Forest Grove Cemetery.

Shenk.- Ray J., son of Daniel and Matilda (Hilty) Shenk, was born at Elida, Ohio, July 31, 1896; died at his home near Laurel, Md., Oct. 29, 1985; aged 89 y. On Aug. 27, 1924, he was married to Clara Wenger, who died on May 2, 1982. Surviving are 3 daughters (Doris J., Clarene-Mrs. Milford R. Hertzler, and Dorothy Ann-Mrs. Elwood Keener), 3 sons (Raymond J., Jr., Harold L., and Robert D.), 15 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren), 2 sisters (Mayme-Mrs. Joe Longacre and Alice-Mrs. J. Paul Sauder), and 2 brothers (Daniel D. and John H.). He was ordained to the ministry on Jan. 1, 1926, and served three Maryland churches: Cottage City, Maple Grove (now Columbia), and Guilford Road. Funeral services were held at Mt. Airy Mennonite Church on Nov. 1, in charge of Walter A. Shank, George R. Brunk II, and David Thomas; and at Lindale Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, Va., Nov. 2, in charge of Truman H.Brunk,. Sr., Simon Schrock, and David Burkholder; interment in Lindale Cemetery.

Stalter.- Wilbert D., son of Daniel and Alice (Miller) Stalter, was born in Livingston Co., Ill., Nov. 23, 1901; died at Meadows Mennonite Home, Chenoa, Ill., Nov. 9, 1985; aged 84 y. On Dec. 25, 1922, he was married to Margaret Brave, who died on July 20, 1969. On June 9, 1974, he was married to Ruth Glenn, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Faith Ratzlaff), 4 sons (Darrell, Roland, Wesley, and Kenneth), 21 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Orville, Lloyd, Ervin, and Milo), and 4 sisters (Gladys Reedy, Margorie Sommer, Virginia Kreider, and Fern Yordy). He was a member of Waldo Mennonite Church,where funeral services were held on Nov. 12, in charge of Edwin J. Stalter and George Classen; interment in Waldo Cemetery.

Stauffer.- Arlene, daughter of Clayton and Eva (Clemmer) Krupp, was born at Souderton, Pa., Dec. 27, 1931; died on Oct. 20, 1985; aged 53 y. On June 26, 1954, she was married to James K. Stauffer, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Rosemarie Weaver), 2 sons (Carl S. and John L. Stauffer), 2 sisters (Frances Cassel and EstherAtkinson), and 2 brothers (Linford and Willard Krupp). She with her husband served 21 years as missionaries overseas and in pastoral ministry at Weavers Mennonite Church. She was a member of Weavers Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Oct. 22, in charge of Richard Detweiler, Glendon Blosser, Harold Martin, and Joseph Shenk; interment in Weavers Mennonite Cemetery.

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Snyder.- Elvin, former missionary, 85, died on Dec. 6 in Elkhart, Ind. He was a Mennonite Board of Missions worker in Argentina 1928-47 and in Puerto Rico 1953-64. Snyder also served as a pastor in Texas and Wisconsin and as a Spanish instructor at Eastern Mennonite College.

Sensenig.- Daniel, former missionary, 73, died on Nov. 19 in Lititz, Pa., after a lengthy illness. He was one of the first missionaries in Ethiopia under Eastern Mennonite Board of Missions, serving there 1947-70.

Bauman.- Emma Horst, daughter of David and Elizabeth (Horst), Witmer, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., May 29, 1897; died at Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 24, 1985; aged 88 y. On Oct. 24, 1916, she was married to David B. Bauman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Harvey W., Ivan W., and David B.), 4 daughters (Anna Elizabeth-Mrs. Clair Bomberger, Ruth Irene-Mrs. Roy Stoner, Mary Catherine-Mrs. Hiram Nissley, and Dorothy Mae-Mrs. Herbert Heller), 43 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren, and one foster sister (Alice-Mrs. Earl Sauder). She was preceded in death by one son (Chester W.). She was a member of Hess Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Mennonite Home on Nov. 27, in charge of Harvey Bauman, David Bauman, Richard Hess, and Ralph Ginder; interment in Old Weaverland Cemetery.

Blosser.- Michael 0., son of Daniel A., and Mary (Showalter) Blosser, was born in Mt. Clinton, Va., May 12, 1901; died at Harrisonburg, Va., Oct. 14, 1985; aged 84 y. On Feb. 21, 1923, he was married to Fannie Good, who died on Dec. 23, 1955. On July 18, 1957, he was married to Louise Risser, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Joyce-Mrs. James Showalter), 4 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held at Dayton Mennonite Church on Oct. 16, in charge of John R. Mumaw, Glendon Blosser, and Herman R. Reitz; interment in Weavers Cemetery.

Bender.- Delila, daughter of Christian and Magdalene (Jutzi) Ruby, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Aug. 19, 1900; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Oct. 31, 1985. On Jan. 9, 1919, she was married to Aaron Bender, who died on Sept. 9, 1938. Surviving are 4 sons (Willis, Elmon, Merlon, and Delmar), 5 daughters (Elmina-Mrs. Louis Christner, Edna-Mrs. Floyd Boshart, Edith Bender, Helene-Mrs. William Eicher, and Hilda Bender), 24 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Ben and Orlando Ruby), and 4 sisters (Annie-Mrs. Lorne Bender, Selena-Mrs. Mahlon Bender, Emma Schlegel, and Gladys Ropp). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers, 2 sisters, and one great-grandchild. She was a member of East Zorra Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 3, in charge of Homer E. Yutzy and Gerald Schwartzentruber; interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.

Detweiler.- Ephraim M., son of Charles and Mary (Moyer) Detweiler, was born in Hilltown Twp., Pa., Mar. 12, 1898; died at Sellersville, Pa., Nov. 20, 1985; aged 87 y. On Aug. 21, 1920, he was married to Florence Gehman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Verna Garges and Betty Jane Moyer), one son (J. Clyde Detweiler), 7 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 23, in charge of Mark M. Derstine and David F. Derstine; interment in Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery.

Fluck.- Harry L., son of Clayton and Lizzie (Benner) Fluck, was born in Salford Twp., Pa., July 9, 1893; died at Souderton, Pa., Nov. 18, 1985; aged 92 y. He was married to Kathryn Godshall, who died in 1939. On Mar. 12, 1941, he was married to Mary Rittenhouse, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Linford G.), 3 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Souderton Mennonite Church on Nov. 21, in charge of Curtis Godshall and Mark M. Derstine; interment in Telford, Pa.

Heckendorn.- Luella, daughter of Moses and Amanda (Otterbein) Heckendorn, was born in Maryborough Twp., Ont., Sept. 17, 1896; died at Kitchener, Ont., Nov. 17, 1985; aged 89 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Alta Clemens and Pearl Eby) and 4 brothers (Ian, Clarence, Nelson, and Wilmer). He was a member of Breslau Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 20, in charge of Erwin Wiens; interment in Breslau Mennonite Cemetery.

Kreider.- Lizzie R., daughter of Abram K. and Mary Ann (Rutt) Newcomer, was born in Manor Twp., Pa., Jan. 8, 1882; died at Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 20, 1985; aged 103 y. She was married to Benjamin Kreider, who died in 1918. Surviving are 2 stepsons (Abram and Jacob Kreider), one stepdaughter (Nora Otto), 29 step-grandchildren, 88 step-greatchildren, and 63 step-great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of Manheim Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Mennonite Home Chapel on Nov. 23, in charge of Paul M. Witmer and Ralph G. Ginder; interment in East Petersburg Cemetery.

Kuhns.- Harry R., son of Daniel E. and Anna (Raifsnider) Kuhns, was born in Chambersburg, Pa., Nov. 28, 1906; died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., Oct. 27, 1985; aged 78 y. On Oct. 25, 1932, she was married to Carrie Kriner, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Daniel), 3 daughters (Miriam Kauffman, Marie Hertzler, and Joyce Harshberger), one sister (Ruth Ness), one foster daughter (Gladys Deyer), 9 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Pike Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 30, in charge of Charles L. Heatwole and Timothy Korver; interment in the church cemetery.

Lehman.- Elvin L., son of Hiram and Mary (Thomas) Lehman, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Mar. 29, 1909; died at Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., Oct. 23, 1985; aged 76 y. On Mar. 25, 1936, he was married to Edna L. Cable, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Paul, Robert, and Allan), 9 grandchildren, and 4 brothers (Leon, Owen, Earl, and Richard). He was a member of Thomas Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Oct. 26, in charge of Norman Moyer and Aldus Wingard; interment in Thomas Cemetery.

Leichty.- Wayne S. son of Roland and Betty Jo (Stuckey) Leichty, was stillborn in General Hospital, Salem, Oreg., Nov. 8, 1985. Surviving are his grandparents (Ellis and Phyllis Leichty and David and Ilva Bontrager). Funeral services were held at Hopewell Community Church Cemetery on Nov. 11, in charge of Dick Fahndrich and Willard Kennel.

Mann.- Doris Emily, daughter of William J. and Emily (Punchard) Radley, was born in Leyton, England, June 25, 1908; died of a massive heart attack at Doylestown, Pa., Nov. 19, 1985; aged 77 y. Slie was married to Stephen Desnoyer, who died in 1948. On June 1, 1954, she was married to Guy E. Mann, who died on Nov. 2, 1978. Surviving are 2 daughters (June M. Kulp, and Barbara E. Hoffman), one son (Edward K.), and 7 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one stepson. She was a member of Groveland Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 22, in charge of Regan W. Savage; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Martin.- Eleonore Helga, was born in Germany on Sept. 25, 1934; died of cancer at K-W Hospital, Ont., Oct. 22, 1985; aged 51 y. In 1953, she was married to Clayton Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Robert, Ronald, and Paul). She was a member of Elmira Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Oct. 25, in charge of Ray Brubacher and Mary Schiedel; interment in Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo.

Miller.- Leona, daughter of Joseph and Amanda Bontrager, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Dec. 10, 1901; died at her home in Shipshewana, Ind., Sept. 29, 1985; aged 83 y. On Aug. 27, 1933, she was married to John G. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Julia-Mrs. Vernon Roth), 4 grandchildren, one sister (Celesta Schrock), and one brother (Melvin Bontrager). She was a member of Forks Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 2, in charge of Sylvester Haarer, Eugene Bontrager, and Clarence Sink; interment in Townline Cemetery.

Miller.- Ruth V. daughter of Ora E., and Orpha (Reed) Yoder, was born in Middlebury, Ind., Apr. 12, 1920; died at her home in Middlebury, Nov. 5, 1985; aged 65 y. On Mar. 3, 1940, she was married to Alvin K. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Charles E., Wayne L., and Larry A.), 3 daughters (Norma-Mrs. James Whitaker, Mary Ann-Mrs. Glen Kauffman, and Beverly-Mrs. Carlton Beaton), 15 grandchildren, and 5 sisters (Florence Frey, Ethel Yoder, Mabel Shriner, Fern Ebersole, and Margaret Ramer). She was preceded in death by one daughter. She was a member of Forks Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 8, in charge of Sylvester Haarer and Eugene Bontrager; interment in Forest Grove Cemetery.

Ropp.- Barbara, daughter of Peter Y. and Barbara (Brenneman) Zehr, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., June 20, 1898; died at Stratford General Hospital, Stratford, Ont., Nov. 8, 1985; aged 87 y. On Oct. 13, 1921, she was married to Michael Ropp, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Stanley and Emerson), 2 daughters (Hilda-Mrs. Floyd Kropf and Mary Ropp), 11 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Henry), one brother and 2 sisters. She was a member of East Zorra Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 10, in charge of Homer E. Yutzy and Henry Yantzi; interment in the East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.

Roth.- Mary Ada, daughter of Daniel and Mary (Kropf) Hershberger, was born in Garden City, Mo., Jan. 27, 1906; died at her home in Garden City, Mo., Nov. 19, 1985; aged 79 y. On Feb. 18, 1932, she was married to Harvey Roth, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Vernon), 2 daughters (Wilma Roth and Frances-Mrs. John Stalter), one sister (Pearl Greaser), and one brother (Harold Hershberger). She was preceded in death by an infant son (Robert). She was a member of Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 22, in charge of Darrell Zook and Allen Zook; interment in Clearfork Cemetery.

Schantz.- G. Irwin, son of Daniel and Katie (Gehman) Schantz, was born in Berks Co., Pa., Aug. 15, 1907; died of a heart attack at Red Lake, Ont., Sept. 23, 1985; aged 78 y. On Feb. 21, 1931, he was married to Susan Benner, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Dorothea-Mrs. Harry Schrock and Mrs. Sylvia Cloud), 3 sons (Christian, Dennis, and Merle), 17 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. 2 sisters (Sadie Schantz and Mrs. Anna Hockman), and 3 brothers (Henry, Allen, and Norman). He was preceded in death by one sister (Margaret). He was a member of Red Lake Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Sept. 27, in charge of David Burkholder, Henry Hostetler, Llewellyn Groff, and LeRoy Yoder; interment in Woodland Cemetery.

Shank.- Eldon C., son of Lewis and Anna (Hartman) Shank, was born in Sterling, Ill., Dec. 17, 1915; died at Community General Hospital, Sterling, Ill., Nov. 16, 1985; aged 69 y. On July 14, 1937, he was married to Lois M. Graybill, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Duane, Carl, and David), one daughter (Mrs. Edith Herner), his mother, 9 grandchildren, and one brother (James L.). He was a member of Science Ridge Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 19, in charge of Edwin J. Stalter and LeRoy Kennel; interment in Science Ridge Cemetery.

Smith.- Harvey 0. son of Harvey and Barbara (Overholt) Smith, was born in Bedminster, Pa., Dec. 2, 1899; died at Earlington, Pa., Nov. 22, 1985; aged 85 y. On Apr. 21, 1923, he was married to Mary Ellen Funk, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Pauline-Mrs. Ralph Nice), one son (Paul M. Hackman), 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Anna Dunlap and Marietta Moyer), and 2 brothers (Joseph and Raymond). He was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren. He was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 25, in charge of Curtis Bergey and Floyd Hackman; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.

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Bender.- Veronica, daughter of Peter and Magdalena (Zehr) Lichti, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont.; died at her home in Milverton, Ont., July 23, 1985; aged 90 y. She was married to Allan Bender, who died on Oct. 2, 1972. Surviving are one son (Delmar), 3 daughters (Madeline-Mrs. Alvin Roth, Jean Bender, and Grace-Mrs. Oliver Brunk), 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Martha-Mrs. Tom Coulter and Emma-Mrs. Aaron Gerber). She was preceded in death by one son (Vernon), 5 brothers, one sister, and one granddaughter. She was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 26, in charge of Alvin Leis and Alan Nafziger; interment in the church cemetery.

Bengelsdorf.- Nora, daughter of Charles and Nancy (Huntsberger) Bengelsdorf, was born at Orrville, Ohio, Sept. 8, 1894; died at Brenn-Field Nursing Center, Orrville, Ohio, Oct. 26, 1985; aged 91 y. Surviving is one sister (Mary E. Curie). She was a member of Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 29, in charge of Fred Augsburger; interment in Paradise Church of the Brethren Cemetery.

Brenneman.- Titus M., son of Jacob and Barbara (Stauffer) Brenneman, was born in Milford, Nebr., Sept. 3, 1910; died of cancer at Hesston, Kans., Nov. 18, 1985; aged 75 y. On Jan. 24, 1933, he was married to Eva Wideman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Derald, Ervin, Fred, and Bob), one daughter (Beatrice Ruebke), 12 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Harvey, Joe, and Paul). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Judith). He was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 22, in charge of Dan Johnston and Paul A. Friesen; interment in East Lawn Cemetery.

Burkholder.- Carl Groff, son of Paul K. and Bethel (Groff) Burkholder, was born in Bareville, Pa., May 9, 1933; died of leukemia at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 28, 1985; aged 52 y. On May 8, 1954, he was married to Dorothy Ann Shenk, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Carl, Jay, David, and Philip), 2 grandsons, and one brother (Paul). He was a member of Charlotte Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Stumptown Mennonite Church on Oct. 31, in charge of Jeryl Hollinger, Harold Reed, and Marvin Weaver; interment in the church cemetery.

Erb.- Mary, daughter of Christian L. and Elizabeth (Oesch) Erb, was born in Mornington Twp., Ont., May 17, 1908; died at Sunnyside Home, Kitchener, Ont., Nov. 10, 1985; aged 77 y. On Sept. 16, 1931, she was married to Alvin Steinmann, who died Feb. 14, 1970. Surviving are 4 grandchildren, one great-grandson, and one sister (Elizabeth-Mrs. Elkanah Kennel). She was preceded in death by one son (Ross Steinmann). She was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 13, in charge of Elmer Schwartzentruber and Fred Lichti; interment in the church cemetery.

Kauffman.- Nellie M., daughter of Christian and Sadie (Zook) Byler, was born in Champaign Co., Ohio, Oct. 10, 1897; died at Green Hills Center, West Liberty, Ohio, Nov. 7, 1985; aged; 88 y. On June 14, 1921, she was married to D. Chauncey Kauffman, who died on Dec. 21, 1983. Surviving are one foster son (Robert E. Byler) and 2 granddaughters. She was preceded in death by one grandson, 6 brothers and 3 sisters. She was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Nov. 10, in charge of Kenneth Benner; interment in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

Sensenig.- Daniel S., son of Daniel W. and Lydia Ann (Sauder) Sensenig, was born in Martindale Twp., Pa.; died at Landis Homes, Lititz, Pa., Nov. 19, 1985; aged 73 y. He was married to Blanche Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Janice W. Sensenig), one son (Daniel W.), 3 grandchildren, and one brother (Edwin). In 1941, he was ordained to the ministry and served the New Holland Mennonite Church. He served as a missionary in Ethiopia from 1947 to 1970 under the Eastern Mennonite Board of Missions. He was a member of New Holland Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Nov. 23, in charge of Frank Shirk and Charles Good.

Stoner.- Kathryn Caroline, daughter of Emil W. and Jennie A. (Christophel) Lindner, was born in Tiskilwa, Ill., July 5, 1915; died at her home in Princeton, Ill., Nov. 18, 1985; aged 70 y. On Feb. 19, 1937, she was married to Howard Stoner, who died on Aug. 17, 1983. Surviving are 3 sons (Russell, Ronald, and Robert), one daughter (Janet Hart), 9 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mildred Stoner, Jennie Ruth Eckberg, Esther Herrod, and Dorothy Eaton), and one brother (Emile). She was a member of Willow Springs Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Nov. 21, in charge of Don Heiser; interment in Willow Springs Church Cemtery.

Yoder.- Fannie S., daughter of Levi and Sarah (Stoltzfus) Beiler, was born at Morgantown, Pa., Aug. 11, 1900; died at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, Nov. 19, 1985; aged 85 y. On Feb. 28, 1924, she was married to Jonas K. Yoder, who died on Aug. 18, 1968. Surviving are 4 sons (Irvin E., Walter A., Harvey P., and Amos J.), one daughter (Irene Y. Smucker), 18 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Sadie Beiler and Martha Stoltzfus), and 6 brothers (Levi, David, Isaac, Irwin, Stephen, and Harvey). She was a member of Oley Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Conestoga Mennonite Church on Nov. 22, in charge of Omar Kurtz and John I. Smucker; interment in Conestoga Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Yoder.- L. Belle, daughter of David and Lizzie (Beiler) Stoltzfus, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, Apr. 17, 1895; died at Green Hills Center, West Liberty, Ohio, Oct. 30, 1985; aged 90 y. In March 1938, she was married to Dan C. Yoder, who died on Sept. 6, 1967. Surviving are 4 stepsons (C. Richard, J. Warren, Everett, and Daniel J.), 2 stepdaughters (Geneva-Mrs. Lloyd Hartzler and Marie King), 26 step-grandchildren, and 49 step-great-grandchildren. She was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 1, in charge of Mick Yoder and Lynn Miller; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Yothers.- Richard James, son of Isaac E. and Nora E. (Rush) Yothers, was born in Bedminster Twp., Pa., Mar. 31, 1918; died in Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown, Pa., Oct. 28, 1985; aged 67 y. On June 15, 1941, he was married to Ruth Landis, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Ruth A. Yothers, Mary Jane-Mrs. Richard M. Moyer, and Eleanor-Mrs. Eric G. Myers), 2 sons (David and Richard James, Jr.), 7 grandchildren, 7 sisters (A. Naomi, M. Ruth, Miriam R., and Esther R. Yothers, Alverna R. Hunsberger, Florence R.-Mrs. Harold M. Bucher, and Margaret G.-Mrs. Howard D. Leatherman), and one brother (Isaac Erwin, Jr.). He was a member of Deep Run Mennonite Church East, where funeral services were held on Oct. 30, in charge of John Ehst; interment in the church cemetery.

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Hackman.- Walt, Mennonite farm leader, 47, died on Dec. 16 in Hatfield, Pa., after suffering several months from cancer. He was a member of the Mennonite Central Committee Farm Issues Task Force. Hackman was a staff member at MCC Peace Section, 1967-74, including several years as executive secretary. He then returned to his family farm in Hatfield when the brother who was operating it died suddenly.

Beachy.- Mary, was born in Oklahoma, Apr. 30, 1912; died at the Goshen (Ind.) Hospital, Nov. 2, 1985; aged 73 y. On Nov. 12, 1931, she was married to Jonas Beachy, who died on Nov. 3, 1973. Surviving are one son (Darrell), 2 daughters (Shirley-Mrs. Max Leonard and Elsie Chris), 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Amanda Ashwood). She was a member of North Goshen Mennonite Church. A graveside service was held at Violett Cemetery, on Nov. 5. in charge of Darrel Hostetler and Harvey Chupp.

Birky.- Jake W., son of Joseph H. and Katherine (Zimmer) Birky, was born at Oberlin, Kans., July 20, 1889; died at West Point, Nebr., Nov. 26, 1985; aged 96 y. On Feb. 14, 1912, he was married to Emma Nitzsche who died on May 5, 1954. On Apr. 17, 1955, he was married to Frieda Reeb Kennel, who died on Oct. 16, 1963. Surviving are one son (Paul), one daughter (Eva-Mrs. Perry Kauffman), 2 stepchildren (Orin Kennel and Edna-Mrs. Omar Stutzman), several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Alma-Mrs. Ed Wittrig and Emma-Mrs. Dan Nitzsche). In December 1930, he was ordained to the ministry and served congregations at Clarence Center, N.Y., and at Beaver Dam, Spartansburg, Pa. He was a member of Beemer Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 29, in charge of Ivan Troyer and Sam Oswald; interment in Beemer Cemetery.

Glick.- Priscilla S. daughter of Isaac L. and Katie F. (Stuckey) King, was born in Chester Co., Pa., Nov. 6, 1895; died in Osteopathic Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 29, 1985; aged 89 y. She was married to Elam M. Glick, who died in 1950. Surviving are 2 sons (Clyde K., and Ray S.), 2 daughters (Mary M. Smith and Martha S.-Mrs. Ronald Stalter), 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Isaasc S. and Valentine S. King), and 2 sisters (Ella S.-Mrs. Ira B. Mast and Martha R. King). She was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Nov. 1, in charge of Herman N. Glick, Mark E. King, and J. Richard Umble; interment in Millwood Mennonite Cemetery.

Grieser.- Florence F., daughter of Daniel J. and Rosa (Beck) Grieser, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, Dec. 5, 1919; died in an automobile accident near Loveland, Colo., Nov. 29, 1985; aged 65 y. Surviving are 4 sisters (Arlene, Dorothy, Lucile Grieser, and Doris-Mrs. Wesley Liechty), and 4 brothers (Ivan, Dale, Chauncy, and Marvin). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Orland and Cletus). She was a member of Emmanuel Mennonite Church, where a memorial service was held on Dec. 3, in charge of Stan Smucker and Darrel Otto. A memorial service was also held at West Clinton Mennonite Church, Archbold, Ohio, on Dec. 15.

Hostetler.- Mabel Catherine, daughter of Elmer U. and Amanda (Wenger) Burkholder, was born Sept. 2, 1901; died at Medina Community Hospital, Nov. 26, 1985; aged 84 y. She was married to Elmer Beyler who died in 1944. She was later married to Paul Hostetler who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Willeane-Mrs. Howard Schrock and Maribel Beyler), 4 step-daughters (LaVonne-Mrs. Paul Klassen, Evelyn-Mrs. Debert Smith, Dorothy-Mrs. Robert Beichler, and Joanne-Mrs. Ronald Murray), 15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, one sister (Eva McFadden), and 3 brothers (Forest, Virgil and Gordon). She was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 30, in charge of James Schrag; interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Hostetler.- Stella H., daughter of Daniel and Eva (Haverstick) Mowrer, was born in Lancaster, Pa., Aug. 30, 1889; died at the home of her son Harvey with whom she resided, Nov. 27, 1985; aged 96 y. On Nov. 26, 1912, she was married to Christian M. Hostetler, who died in February 1967. Surviving are 4 daughters (Elizabeth M. Nissley, Dora M.- Mrs. Elam W. Heisey, Miriam M.-Mrs. Paul Breneman, and Esther-Mrs. Landis Myer), twin sons (Harold L. and Harvey M.), 26 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Elsie Habecker, Elizabeth Resch, and Reba Kauffman), and 3 brothers (Milton, Lloyd, and Roy Mowrer). She was a member of Habecker Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 30, in charge of Christian B. Charles, Norman C. Shertzer, and Elmer F. Kennel; interment in the Habecker Cemetery.

Kauffman.- Viola F., was born in La Grange Co., Ind., Dec. 1, 1907; died at Goshen Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Nov.11, 1985; aged 77 y. On Dec. 1, 1926, she was married to Lawrence Yoder, who died on Feb. 11, 1966. On Nov. 7, 1971, she was married to Alvin Kauffman, who died on July 25, 1983. Surviving are 2 sons (Bernard and Norman Yoder), one stepdaughter (Joan-Mrs. Richard Baker), one stepson (Norman Kauffman), 7 step-grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one step-great-grandchild, 3 sisters (Kathryn Sparks, Anna Jorgenson, and Wilma Cooprider), and one brother (Paul Sparks). She was a member of North Goshen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 14, in charge of Darrell Hostetler and Harvey Chupp; interment in Miller Cemetery.

King.- Emery, son of David S. and Barbara (Kauffman) King, was born near Larned, Kans., Apr. 3, 1903; died on Oct. 28, 1985; aged 82 y. On Aug. 16, 1931, he was married to Ina Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Elbert, Delbert, and Lloyd), 2 daughters (Mrs. Irene Harms and Mrs. Marjorie Hartzler), 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, one brother (Daniel D.), and 4 sisters (Mary King, Ella King, Mrs. Ruth Rushly and Mrs. May Rushly). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Sam and Roy). He was a member of Rainbow Blvd. Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Maple Hill Funeral Home, Oct. 30, in charge of Frank Ward and Dan White; interment in Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Kans.

Kurtz.- Mose D., son of Daniel and Amanda (Coblentz) Kurtz, was born in Middlefield, Ohio, July 27, 1903; died of a massive stroke in Sarasota, Fla., Dec. 1, 1985; aged 82 y. On Nov. 1, 1924, he was married to Fannie Mae Wittmer who died on June 25, 1959. On Aug. 19, 1961, he was. married to Anna Troyer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Alvin and David), 6 daughters (Edna-Mrs. Owen Slabaugh, Catherine-Mrs. Alvin Nisly, Dorothy-Mrs. Mose Gingerich, Mary-Mrs. Merle Bontrager, Louise-Mrs. Arthur Wyse, and Shirley-Mrs. Martin Troyer), one stepson (Dwane Hostetler), 3 stepdaughters (Beverly-Mrs. Lyman Hostetler, Shirley-Mrs. LaRue Oswald, and Wonda-Mrs. Roger Miller), 44 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Simon and John), 2 sisters (Emma-Mrs. Henry Yoder and Amanda-Mrs. Ray Esch), and one stepsister (Mrs. Mary Yoder). He was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Sarah). He was a member of Martins Creek Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Hartville Mennonite Church on Dec. 5, in charge of Richard F. Ross and John Smucker; interment in Hartville Church Cemetery.

Martin.- David A., son of Jacob and Katie Martin, was born at Elizabethtown, Pa., Feb. 2, 1902; died at Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 4, 1985; aged 83 y. On June 3, 1926, he was married to Fannie Lehman, who died on May 10, 1984. Surviving are one daughter (Dorothy-Mrs. John Eshleman) and one son (Robert D. Ebersole). He was a member of East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Dec. 7, in charge of Glen A. Roth; interment in Stouffer Mennonite Cemetery.

McReaken.- Henry Alvin, was born in Sorento, Ill., Nov. 10, 1923; died of a brain tumor in Glendale, Ariz., Nov. 29, 1985; aged 62 y. On June 25, 1951, he was married to Cathyren Wagner, who survives. Also surviving are one stepdaughter (Jeannine Nolan), 4 step-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Robert, David, and Virgil). He was a member of Trinity Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Dec. 1, in charge of Peter B. Wiebe; interment in Phoenix Memorial Park.

Miller.- Andrew N., son of Isaac and Barbara (Nissley) Miller, was born in Lancaster, Pa., July 18, 1904; died of cancer at Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 21, 1985; aged 81 y. On Nov. 14, 1929, he was married to Nora H. Groff, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (David G., Andrew G., and Daniel G.), one daughter (Ruth A.-Mrs. Elvin Reitz), 15 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 4 brothers (Raymond, Isaac, Amos, and John). He was preceded in death by one son (John G.). He was a member of Erisman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 24, in charge of H. Howard Witmer, Ralph Ginder, and John Glick; interment in Erisman Mennonite Cemetery.

Miller.- John W., son of Ananias and Emma Miller, was born near Amboy, Ind., Dec. 21, 1908; died at Wakarusa, Ind., Nov. 26, 1985; aged 76 y. On Oct. 7, 1934, he was married to Nedra Hostetter*, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Neva-Mrs. Gerald Beck*, Margaret-Mrs. John Ingold, and Rebecca Miller), one son (Arthur), 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Sevilla-Mrs. Ralph Stahly, Mervanna Weike*, Ima-Mrs. Charles Troyer, and Mrs. Fred Bontrager*), and 2 brothers (Albert and Kenneth). He was preceded in death by one sister (Leona-Mrs. Lester Mann) and one granddaughter. He was a member of Holdeman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 29, in charge of Russell Krabill; interment in Olive West Cemetery.
*Transcriber's note: It is Nedra Hostetler, Garold Beck, Mervanna Weihe and Alice-Mrs. Fred Bontrager.

Miller.- Joseph E., son of Eli and Mary Miller, was born in Middlefield, Ohio, May 1, 1902; died at Goshen, Ind., Dec. 4, 1985; aged 83 y. On Oct. 2, 1943, he was married to Barbara Miller who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Oleta-Mrs. Kenneth Bollman), one son (Willis), one brother (Jacob E.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Elizabeth Liechty and Mrs. Tillie Hostetler). He was a member of Bonneyville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at First Mennonite Church on Dec. 7, in charge of Firman Gingerich, David Bontrager, and John Kaufman; interment in Clinton Union Cemetery.

Miller.- Raymond G., son of Jacob J. and Ida (Yoder) Miller, was born near Kalona, Iowa, Dec. 7, 1906; died on Nov. 30, 1985; aged 78 y. On Nov. 16, 1930, he was married to Nettie Bender, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Margaret, Barbara Longoria, and Treva Tenner), 2 sons (Dan and Arden), 11 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Ada-Mrs. Emery Hochstedler and Anna Mae), and one brother (Dale W.). He was preceded in death by 2 grandsons. He was a member of Upper Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 3, in charge of James Bender and Henry Miller; interment in Upper Deer Creek Cemetery.

Morningstar.- Sylvia, was born in Glendive, Mont., June 2, 1911; died in an automobile accident at Richmond, Ind., Nov. 9, 1985; aged 74 y. On Feb. 27, 1932, she was married to Tobe J. Eash, who died on April 27, 1978. On Nov. 6, 1982, she was married to William R. Morningstar, who died in the same accident. Surviving are 3 daughters (Kathleen-Mrs. Hubert Bontrager, Patricia Kurtz, and Sharon Yoder), one son (Merrill Eash), 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Joe, Irvin, Sam, and Tobe Bontrager), and one sister (Mary-Mrs. Don Wolf). She was preceded in death by one sister (Laura) and one brother (Michael). She was a member of North Goshen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 13, in charge of Russell Krabill, J. C. Wenger, and Harvey Chupp; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Morningstar.- William R., was born at Kenmare, N. Dak., June 24, 1904; died in a car accident at Richmond, Va.,* Nov. 9, 1985; aged 81 y. On Nov. 6, 1982, he was married to Sylvia Bontrager, who died in the same accident. Surviving are 3 step-daughters (Kathleen Bontrager, Patricia Kurtz, and Sharon Yoder), one stepson (Merrill Eash), 6 step-grandchildren, 4 step-great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Titus, Ora, and Clayton), and 4 sisters (Martha Hartzler, Mable-Mrs. George Sharick, Lela-Mrs. Harold Miller, and Esther-Mrs. Raymond Oswald). He was preceded in death by one sister and 4 brothers. He was a member of North Goshen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 13, in charge of Russell Krabill, J. C. Wenger and Harvey Chupp; interment in Miller Grove Cemetery. *This should likely be Ind. - see above obituary - they lived in Indiana.

Schrock.- Elmer J., son of Jonas and Catherine (Kemp) Schrock, was born in Maryland on Apr. 24, 1899; died at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, Nov. 26, 1985; aged 86 y. On Aug. 26, 1924, he was married to Alma Hochstetler, who died on June 9, 1979. Surviving are 4 sons (Robert, Donald, Duane, and Stanley), 3 daughters (Emma Jean Schrock, Doris-Mrs. Eric Thirtle, and Shirley-Mrs. Michael Michilozzi), 15 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, one sister (Amelia-Mrs. Ernest Brenneman), and one brother (Lymann). He was a member of East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 29, in charge of Norman Derstine and J. John J. Miller; interment in East union Cemetery.

Snyder.- Elvin V., was born at Breslau, Ont., Apr. 1, 1900; died at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Ind., Dec. 6, 1985; aged 85 y. On June 28, 1928, he was married to Mary Fretz, who died on Jan. 5, 1974. On Oct. 29, 1978, he was married to Esther M. Brunk Fadner, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Edye-Mrs. Arnoldo Casas, Grace-Mrs. Bill Davidson, Betty-Mrs. James Stemen and Ester-Mrs. David DeFehr), one son (Mario 0.), 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Ada-Mrs. Jake Rudy). He was a missionary for many years with the Mennonite Board of Missions. He served in Argentina, Puerto Rico and south Texas. He taught at Eastern Mennonite College from 1970 to 1973 and was pastor of Spanish Mennonite Church in Milwaukee. Funeral services were held at Prairie Street Mennonite Church on Dec. 9, in charge of Charles D. Cooper and Dorsa J. Mishler.

Yoder.- Barbara Ellen, daughter of Theophilus and Sarah (Weirich) Miller, was born at Delaplaine, Ark., Dec. 9, 1897; died at Middlebury, Ind., Nov. 24, 1985; aged 87 y. On Aug. 29, 1914, she was married to Mose D. Yoder, who died on June 23, 1972. Surviving are 3 daughters (Mattie-Mrs. Harvey Schmucker, Erma-Mrs. John D. Miller, and Edith Yoder), 2 sons (Orva and Fora), 19 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Jacob T. Miller). She was preceded in death by one brother, one sister, and one great-grandchild. She was a member of Prairie Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 26, in charge of Dorsa J. Mishler and Cliff Miller; interment in Prairie Street Cemetery.

Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana