Bare, Elva M., daughter of Clayton and Anna (Mellinger) Bare, was born at Sterling, Ill., May 25, 1915; died of heart failure at Sterling Care Center, Sterling, Ill., Jan. 1, 1987; aged 71 y. She was a member of Science Ridge Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 3, in charge of S. Roy Kaufman; interment in Science Ridge Cemetery.
Birky, Elizabeth Schantz, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Hage) Schantz, was born at Fulda, Minn., Apr. 17, 1891; died at Valparaiso, Ind., Jan. 1, 1987; aged 95 y. On Feb. 9, 1915, she was married to Jonas Birky, who died on Dec. 2, 1985. Surviving are one son (Harley), 3 daughters (Lila Good, Alice Nitzsche, and Ethel Wengerd), 15 grandchildren, 5 stepgrandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 12 step-great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Martha and Esther Schantz). She was a member of Hopewell Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 4, in charge of John F. Murray and Ivan Wengerd; interment in Hopewell Cemetery.
Bontrager, Levi C., son of Christian and Lovina (Kauffman) Bontrager, was born at Arthur. Ill., Aug. 27, 1930; died at Colon, Mich., Nov. 11, 1986; aged 56 y. On May 11, 1956, he was married to Alma B. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Lovina Bontrager and Teresa Owsley), 2 sons (Ronnie L. and Larry G.), 3 grandsons, 12 sisters (Edna Miller, Carrie Herschberger, Mattie Miller, Anna Mae Bontrager, Fannie Schrock, Verna Bontrager, Lizzie Diener, Mary Chupp, Clara Herschberger, Ida Otto, Katie Helmuth, and Lorene Herschberger), and 6 brothers (Raymond, Melvin C., Eli C., William C., Erwin C., and Samuel C.). He was a member of South Colon Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov, 15, in charge of Ora Schrock and Joe Diener; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.
Bontrager, Lori Lynn, daughter of Kevin and Sheryl (Graber) Bontrager, was born at Elkhart, Ind., Aug. 25, 1983; died of injuries sustained in a traffic accident, at Goshen, Ind., Dec. 21, 1986; aged 3 y. Surviving are her father, one sister (Trisha), paternal grandparents (Albert and Vivian Bontrager), and maternal grandparents (Joel and Minnie Graber). Funeral services were held at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church on Dec. 23, in charge of Bob Detweiler, Wes Bontreger, and Russell Krabill; interment in Yellow Creek Cemetery.
Bontrager, Sheryl Jean Graber, daughter of Joel and Marie (Nissley) Graber, was born at Elkhart, Ind., May 2, 1958; died of injuries sustained in a traffic accident at Goshen, Ind., on Dec. 21, 1986; aged 28 y. On May 28, 1977, she was married to Kevin Bontrager, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Trisha), grandparents (Joe and Cora Nissley), 2 sisters (Sandra Owen and Renita), and 2 brothers (Ken and Terry). One daughter (Lori Lynn) died in the same traffic accident. She was a member of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 23, in charge of Bob Detweiler, Wes Bontrager, and Russell Krabill; interment in Yellow Creek Cemetery.
Brubacher, Luella Martin, daughter of Ezra and Blendina Martin, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Sept. 18, 1912; died of cancer at Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 4, 1987; aged 74 y. On June 18, 1933, she was married to Amos Brubacher, who died on Sept. 16, 1986. Surviving are 3 daughters (Margaret Frey, Elsie Martin, and Audrey Brubacher), one son (Donald), and one sister (Irene Diefenbacher). Funeral services were held at Floradale Mennonite Church on Jan. 7, in charge of Virgil Gingrich and Lester Kehl; interment in Floradale Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Davidhizar, Nora Kehr, daughter of George and Hannah (Snider) Kehr, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Jan. 23, 1889; died at Wakarusa, Ind., Sept. 29, 1986; aged 97 y. On Feb. 14, 1914, she was married to Fred Davidhizar, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Raymond, George, Virgil, and Paul), 10 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 2, in charge of Bob Detweiler; interment in Yellow Creek Mennonite Cemetery.
Hedges, Grayson, was born at Clearwater, Fla., Nov, 28, 1938; died of a heart attack at Lawrence, Kans., Jan. 3, 1987; aged 48 y. He was married to Alice Spurling, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Jeff) and one daughter (Sonya Leonard). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Sheri). He was a member of Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Chanute, Kans., on Jan. 6, in charge of Darrell Zook; interment in Earlton Cemetery.
Heer, Albert William, son of John and Magdalena (Westfall) Heer, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Aug. 1, 1909; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, Dec. 27, 1986; aged 77 y. On Dec. 24, 1935, he was married to Rose Sully, who died on June 28, 1967. On Oct. 3, 1969, he was married to Elmina Lichty Martin, who died on Nov. 16, 1970. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mary Metzger and Reta Garner), 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grand-children, one brother (Jacob), and one sister (Eleanora). He was preceded in death by one son (Frederick), 2 sisters (Agnes Heer and Seleda Orth), and 2 brothers (Simon and Moses). He was a member of St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 30, in charge of Richard Yordy; interment in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery.
Maust, Berniece Naomi Albrecht, daughter of Herbert and Katie E. (Swartzendruber) Albrecht, was born in Pigeon, Mich., Feb. 28, 1931; died at Pigeon, Mich., Jan. 7, 1987; aged 55 y. On Apr. 20, 1951, she was married to Clayton Maust, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Jerry L.), 4 daughters (Cheryl Yoder, Lynette Yoder, Debra Graber, and Lorene Beachy), 12 grandchildren, her mother, her grandmother (Lena Swartzendruber), one sister (Carol Miller), and 3 brothers (Duane, Virgil, and Herbert Albrecht). She was preceded in death by one granddaughter. She was a member of Pigeon River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 10, in charge of Luke Yoder and Willard Mayer; interment in the church cemetery.
Miller, Iva Maust, daughter of Joel J. and Matilda (Beachy) Maust, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Apr. 8, 1895; died at Grantsville, Md., Dec. 4, 1986; aged 91 y. On June 19, 1924, she was married to Evan J. Miller, who died on Apr. 4, 1972. Surviving are 3 daughters (Marie Yoder, Norma Yoder, and Mildred Bender), one son (Mark), 18 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Allen and Enos). She was a member of Oak Dale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 7, in charge of Ivan J. Maust and Ivan J. Miller; interment in Oak Dale Cemetery.
Mullennax, Earl Woodrow, son of Robert and Geneva Cunningham, was born at Whitmer, W. Va., Nov. 12, 1916; died at Riverside Hospital, Newport News, Va., Nov. 16, 1986; aged 70 y. On Nov. 6, 1940, he was married to Georgie Harper, who survives. He was a member of Providence Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 19, in charge of Ernest M. Godshall, Truman Brunk, Sr., and Wayne Whitecotton; interment in Warwick River Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Transcriber's note: Not sure why son's surname is different from parents.
Rush, Miriam Alderfer, daughter of Enos and Katie (Moyer) Alderfer, was born at Souderton, Pa., Dec. 1, 1907; died at Rockhill Mennonite Community, Sellersville, Pa., Jan. 8, 1987; aged 79 y. She was married to Willis P. Rush, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Dorcas Bixler and Mary Beer), 2 sons (Henry and Harold), and 11 grandchildren. She was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 12, in charge of Samuel R. Janzen and Gerald Clemmer; interment in Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.
Suter, Menno R., son of John R. and Fannie (Roudabush) Suter, was born at Harrisonburg, Va., Mar. 16, 1907; died of a heart attack at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., Jan. 7, 1987; aged 79 y. On Apr, 19, 1930, he was married to Margaret Wenger, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Jerrel D., Everett L., Nelson E., Gary L., and John R.), one daughter (Betty Wenger), 11 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Nettie Suter). He was preceded in death by one son (Mark C.). He was a member of Weavers Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 9, in charge of Daniel Suter, Roy Good, and Isaac Risser; interment in Weavers Cemetery.
Zimmerman, Abner G., son of Benjamin B. and Grace (Gish) Zimmerman, was born in Conoy Twp., Pa., Sept. 27, 1915; died at Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 9, 1987; aged 71 y. On Apr. 16, 1938, he was married to Gladys Groff, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Florence Mae Horst and June Elaine Kreider), 2 sons (Abner G., Jr., and Jay Christian Zimmerman), 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (L. Henry and Ralph G.), and one sister (Esther Robinson). He was preceded in death by one son (Chester). He was a member of Mount Joy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 12, in charge of Shelley R. Shellenberger, Ralph Ginder, and David Thomas; interment in Kraybill Mennonite Cemetery.
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Aeschliman, Violet Mae Frey, daughter of Aaron and Anna (Rupp) Frey, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, July 8, 1920; died of lung cancer at Fulton County Health Center on Jan. 17, 1987; aged 66 y. On Aug. 5, 1941, she was married to Kenneth Aeschliman, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Pauline Holsopple, Barbara Johnson, Elaine Moyer, Deborah Beachy, and Teresa), one son (Jay), 9 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Aurelius, Elias, Jesse, and Dale Frey), and 5 sisters (Grace Short, Ivah Beck, Bertha Stuckey, Ada Schrock, and Velma Kamp). She was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 20, in charge of Ellis Croyle and Guillermo Tijerina; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Ashby, John Charles, son of John and Ophelia (Schnaittor) Ashby, was born in Vevay, Ind., Aug. 12, 1919; died at V.A. Medical Center, Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 5, 1987; aged 67 y. On Mar. 4, 1966, he was married to Myra Hendrickson Tinkey, who survives. Also surviving are one son (John), 2 stepsons (Curtis and Byron Tinkey), 2 step-daughters (Karen Adkins and Carleen Kitson), 14 grandchildren, 2 brothers (David and Rex), and one sister (Mary Detterich). He was preceded in death by one son (Michael), one stepson (Clifford Tinkey), and 2 sisters. He was a member of Clinton Frame Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home on Jan. 8, in charge of Vernon E. Bontreger; interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Beck, John, son of John G. and Regina (Riegsecker) Beck, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Oct. 9, 1902; died at Fairlawn Haven, Archbold, Ohio; aged 84 y. On Dec. 16, 1926, he was married to Alma Nofziger, who died on Mar. 1, 1976. On Oct. 23, 1979, he married Sylvia Merillat, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Robert, James, and William D.), 3 daughters (Pauline Stauffer, Lois Rufenacht, and Carolyn Bateman), one stepson (John Merillat), 3 stepdaughters (Evelyn Fenton, Lois May, and Elaine Noe), 18 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 18 step-grandchildren, and 3 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandchild, 4 brothers (Samuel, Christ, Solomon, and Henry), and 3 sisters (Anna, Arminda, and Mary). He was a member of West Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 16, in charge of Edward Diener, Rocky Miller, and Randy Schweitzer; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.
Blank, Harvey Stoudt, Jr., son of Harvey M. and Stella (Stoudt) Blank, was born at Souderton, Pa., Oct. 7, 1925; died of cancer at his home on Jan. 16, 1987; aged 61 y. On May 14, 1949, he was married to Martha C. Landis, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Harvey Gene, Philip, Rodney, and Steven), 3 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Margaret Moyer, Alverda Kolb, Betty Landis, and Grace Haberle), and one brother (Timothy). He was a member of Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 18, in charge of John Sharp and John Ruth; interment in Salford Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Brenneman, Edna M. Preston, daughter of J. C. and Eliza (Bontrager) Preston, was born at Kalona, Iowa, July 30, 1906; died at Kalona, Iowa, Jan. 18, 1987; aged 80 y. On Mar. 8, 1949, she was married to Ray B. Brenneman, who survived by 2 days. Also surviving are 3 stepsons (Elwyn F., Leland C., and Marvin R.), 9 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Lavanda Rhodes and Mildred Vodicka), and one brother (Claude Preston). She was preceded in death by one sister (Henrietta). Funeral services were held at Kalona Mennonite Church on Jan, 21, in charge of Elton Nussbaum and Howard Keim; interment in East Union Cemetery.
Brenneman, Ray B., son of Benedict and Nancy (Hostetler) Brenneman, was born at Kalona, Iowa, June 29, 1892; died at Kalona, Iowa, Jan. 20, 1987, aged 94. On Sept. 9, 1914, he was married to Alta Miller, who died in 1939. On Mar. 8, 1949, he was married to Edna Preston, who died on Jan. 18, 1987. Surviving are 3 sons (Elwyn F. Leland C., and Marvin R.), and one brother (Henry). He was a member of Kalona Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 23, in charge of Howard Keim and Elton Nussbaum; interment in East Union Cemetery.
Detwiler, Mary India, son of Ben and Laura (Brubacher) Detwiler, was born at Birch Tree, Mo., July 30, 1910; died at Hesston, Kan., Jan. 9, 1987; aged 76 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Mae Larrew and Alice Detwiler) and 3 brothers (John, Milton, and Albert). She was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Schowalter Villa on Jan. 12, in charge of Wesley Jantz and Carl Wiebe; interment in East Lawn Cemetery.
Frey, Roy, son of Ezra and Cora (Miller) Frey, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, Sept. 30, 1920; died of multiple myeloma at Fulton County Health Center, Wauseon, Ohio, on Jan. 18, 1987; aged 66 y. On Apr. 21, 1946, he was married to Ilva Short, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Carolyn Kauffman), 3 brothers (Vernon, Wilbur, and Glenford), and 2 sisters (Naomi Leupp and Orpha Frey). He was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 21, in charge of Charles Gautsche and Roger Steffy; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Correction: In the obituary of Roy Frey in the Feb. 10 issue, it should have stated that 3 grandsons are also surviving.
Gross, Olive Moyer, daughter of Enos and Lily (Stout) Moyer, was born at Silverdale, Pa., Dec. 11, 1903; died at Wooster, Ohio, Jan. 1, 1987; aged 83 y. She was married to Titus L. Gross, who died on Mar. 3, 1976. Surviving are 4 daughters (Geraldine Harder, Sylvia Bubalo, Miriam Meyer, and Lois Leuz), one son (Leonard), 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Esther Clemens). She was a member of Doylestown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 5, in charge of Ray K. Yoder; interment in Doylestown Mennonite Cemetery.
Heckler, J. Ward, son of Ward M. and Katie (Hedrick) Heckler, was born at Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 12, 1914; died at Doylestown, Pa., Sept. 11, 1986; aged 71 y. He was married to Grace Jones, who survives. Also surviving are one son (David Ward), one daughter (Susan Ruth Heckler), 2 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Nellie H. Russ and Hazel H. Heckler). Funeral services were held at the Doylestown Mennonite Church on Sept. 15, in charge of Ray K. Yoder; interment in Doylestown Mennonite Cemetery.
Martin, Derek John, son of John and Kathy Martin, was born in Syracuse, N.Y., on Nov. 15, 1985; died of a virus at Syracuse, N.Y., on Dec. 22, 1986; aged 13 m. Funeral services were held at Croghan Conservative Mennonite Church on Dec. 24, in charge of Julius Moser and Richard Zehr; interment in the church cemetery.
Mininger, Curtis Landis, son of John H. and Martha (Landis) Mininger, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., on Aug. 13, 1909; died of a heart attack at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Jan. 17, 1987; aged 77 y. On Feb. 6, 1932, he was married to Martha Alderfer, who survives. Also surviving are one nephew (Robert Greaser) who he reared, 4 sisters (Mabel Ruth, Edna Detwiler, Amanda Kratz, and Ella Mininger), and one brother (Jonas). He was a member of Plains Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Souderton Mennonite Homes on Jan. 20, in charge of Curtis Godshall, and at Plains Mennonite Church on Jan. 21, in charge of Richard J. Lichty, John E. Lapp, and Gerald C. Studer; interment in Plains Church Cemetery.
Myers, Leron David, son of Herman and Effie (Gifford) Myers, was born in West Point, Iowa, on Jan. 15, 1907; died at Veterans Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Jan. 13, 1987; aged 80 y. On Feb. 17, 1927, he was married to Agnes Sehnebele, who died on July 17, 1979. Surviving are one daughter (Barbara Leichty) and 3 grandchildren. He was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 15, in charge of Ken Steckly; interment in Bethel Cemetery.
Peachey, Julia A. Yoder, daughter of Joshua B. and Frany (Yoder) Yoder, was born at Belleville, Pa., May 27, 1899; died at the Lewistown (Pa.) Hospital on Nov. 27, 1986; aged 87 y. She was married to Samuel H. Peachey, who died on Nov. 16, 1973. Surviving are 6 daughters (Sarah Glick, Fannie Miller, Mary Miller, Lydia Frey, Julis King, and Lois Yoder), 3 sons (Peter E., Caleb J., and Joshua J.), 33 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Benjamin and Jesse) and an infant daughter. She was a member of the Selinsgrove Amish Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Valley View A. M. Church, in charge of Jesse Speicher, Noah B. Sharp, and Daniel N. King; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.
Pletcher, Anna Honderich, daughter of Abraham and Elizabeth (Kauffman) Honderich, was born at Goshen, Ind., Sept. 9, 1890; died at Wakarusa, Ind., Jan. 13, 1987; aged 96 y. On Jan. 26, 1911, she was married to Curtis Pletcher, who died on Feb. 10, 1971. Surviving are 2 daughters (Fern Ingold and Delores Garber), one son (Alvin C.), 10 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Harold). She was a member of Clinton Brick Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 17; in charge of Carl L. Smeltzer; interment in Clinton Brick Cemetery.
Price, Margaret M. Gnagey, daughter of Jacob E. and Catherine (Maust) Gnagey, was born in Meyersdale, Pa., Feb. 10, 1890; died at Detwiler Manor Nursing Home, Wauseon, Ohio, Jan. 15, 1987; aged 96 y. On May 19, 1915, she was married to Homer Price, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one son (Ray H. Price), 3 grandsons, and 3 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 18, in charge of Charles Gautsche; interment in Eckley Cemetery.
Ruth, James M., son of Irwin and Mabel (Mininger) Ruth, was born in Hatfield Twp., Pa., Mar. 31, 1937; died of heart disease at Doylestown, Pa., Jan. 13, 1987; aged 49 y. On Nov. 29, 1969, he was married to Loraine Hockman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Tamara, Kendall, and Sidney) and 3 sisters (Marilyn Ruth, Elaine Moyer, and Eleanor Anjo). He was preceded in death by one brother (Alan). He was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 17, in charge of Robert L. Shreiner, Mark M. Derstine, and John L. Ruth; interment in Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery.
Sensenig, Lena G., daughter of Elam W. and Emma (Frey) Sensenig, was born in West Earl Twp., Pa., Apr, 16, 1899; died at Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 11, 1987; aged 87 y. Surviving are 2 brothers (Elam W. Sensenig, Jr., and Ralph F. Sensenig) and one sister (Ruth S. Balmer). She was a member of East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Bethany Chapel, Landis Homes East, on Jan. 13, in charge of James R. Hess and Donald W. Good; interment in Mellinger's Mennonite Cemetery.
Wade, Loren Amos, son of Esram and Amelia (Detweiler) Wade, was born at Sterling, Ill., Jan. 22, 1902; died at Glendale, Ariz., Jan. 21, 1987; aged 85 y. On Feb. 1, 1923, he was married to Ada Jennings, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Cecil, Lester, Edwin, and Wayne), 14 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held at Glencroft Retirement Community on Jan. 22, in charge of David W. Mann. Funeral services were held at Science Ridge Mennonite Church, Sterling, Ill., on Jan. 24; interment in Science Ridge Church Cemetery.
Wagner, Marge M. Culp, daughter of Wilbur J. and Ethel (Neterer) Culp, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Apr. 4, 1924; died of congestive heart failure at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Jan. 10, 1987; aged 62 y. On Nov. 12, 1955, she was married to Bernard L. Wagner, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Nila Jean Wagner), one foster daughter (Sandra Balch), one brother (George W. Culp), and one sister (Opal Culp). She was a member of Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 13, in charge of Henry Ruth, John Ruth, and John Sharp; interment in Salford Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Woolner, Gerald Laverne, son of Leonard and Elvina Woolner, was born in Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 16, 1958; died at K-W Hospital, Jan. 8, 1987; aged 28 y. On July 20, 1985, he was married to Rosemarie Pluecks, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, 3 sisters (Sharon Shantz, Marlene Kramer, and Gloria), and his grandmother (Mary Ann Martin). He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 10, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in First Mennonite Church Cemetery.
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The following appeared in the MENNOSCOPE section of the Gospel Herald, February 10, 1987, page 100.
Longtime Mennonite Central Committee worker Norman Wingert, 88, died on Jan. 17. He served in a variety of assignments on four continents 1948-70. A member of the Brethren in Christ Church, he taught at Messiah College in Grantham, Pa., and at Upland (Calif.) College before beginning his first MCC assignment in post-war Europe. Then, accompanied by his wife, Eunice, who survives, he took assignments in Austria, Japan, Hong Kong, Burundi, and at the MCC Material Aid Center in Reedley, Calif.
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Bach, Nelson Andrew, son of Edward and Catherine (Albrecht) Bach, was born at Newton, Ont., Oct. 11, 1917; died of a heart attack at his home at Brunner, Ont., Jan. 6, 1987; aged 69 y. On Sept. 10, 1941, he was married to Laura Brunk, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Douglas Bach), 2 grandchildren, one brother (Clarence), and 3 stepbrothers (Ivan, Lloyd, and Lincoln Ropp). He was a member of Poole Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 10, in charge of David Brubacher and Alfred Kipfer; interment in the church cemetery.
Bender, Selena Ruby, daughter of Christian and Magdalena (Iutzi) Ruby, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Aug. 4, 1911; died at her residence in New Hamburg, Ont., Dec. 22, 1986; aged 75 y. On Jan. 4, 1933, she was married to Mahlon Bender, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Ruth Zehr and Marjorie Kaethler), one son (Cleo), 10 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Ben and Orlando), and 3 sisters (Annie Bender, Emma Schlegel, and Gladys Ropp). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. She was a member of Hillcrest Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Dec. 24, in charge of Gerald Good, Gerald Schwartzentruber, Henry Yantzi, and Harold Schlegel; interment in 16th Line East Zorra Cemetery.
Birkey, Dorance Elmer, son of William G. and Bertha (Zehr) Birkey, was born in Manson, Iowa, Nov. 21, 1913; died at his home in Manson, Iowa, Jan. 16, 1987; aged 73 y. On Dec. 15, 1936, he was married to Elsie Horsch, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Dorwin, Steve, Duane, and Everett), 14 grandchildren, 5 great- grandchildren, and one brother (Vernon). He was preceded in death by one grandchild. He was a member of Manson Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 19, in charge of Scott Swartzendruber and John Wipperman; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Freed, Ida P. Bergey, daughter of Erwin and Mary (Pennypacker) Bergey, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., June 11, 1897; died recently; aged 89 y. In 1914, she was married to William Freed, who died in 1961. Surviving are 3 daughters (Naomi Markley, Arlene, and Lorene Derstine), 6 sons (Jacob, Norman, Harold, William, Jr., Curtis, and Ralph), 22 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers. An infant child preceded her in death. She was a member of Towamencin Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 14, in charge of Ellis Mack, Glenn Alderfer and Harold Fly; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
High, Floyd O., son of Harvey and Elsie (Overholt) High, was born in Doylestown, Pa., Nov. 12, 1932; died as a result of a fall at Doylestown, Pa., Jan. 17, 1987; aged 54 y. On May 2, 1959, he was married to Grace ___, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Lynette), 3 sisters (Marcella Heintz, Grace Smith, and Miriam Johns), and 2 brothers (Elmer and Norman). He was a member of Groveland Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 21, in charge of Roy Bucher and Omar Showalter; interment in Doylestown Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Horrisberger, Albert H., son of Samuel and Louisa (Aeling) Horrisberger, was born in Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, in 1893; died at Brenn-Field Nursing Center, Orrville, Ohio, Jan. 25, 1987; aged 93 y. In 1917 he was married to Lydia Kolb, who died in 1966. Surviving are one son (Albert, Jr.), 5 daughters (Pauline Stauffer, Catherine Jones, Eunice Thompson, Marie Troyer, and Lois Schlabach), 26 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Jacob). He was a member of the Crown Hill Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held in the Gresser Funeral Home, in charge of Ernest Hershberger and Noah Hilty; interment in the Paradise Church Cemetery.
Kuepfer, Glendon John, son of Nicholas and Elizabeth (Bender) Kuepfer, was born in Mornington Twp., Ont., Dec. 1, 1934; died at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 12, 1987; aged 52 y. On May 11, 1957, he was married to Ruth Schmidt, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Patrica Johnston, Robert, and Kelly), 3 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Milton, Eugene, and Norman), and one sister (Millie Zehr). He was a member of Poole Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 16, in charge of David Brubacher; interment in the church cemetery.
Kulp, Alverda Overholt, daughter of Howard and Hannah (Derstine) Overholt, was born in Bedminster Twp., Pa., Oct. 12, 1924; died of sclerosis of the liver at her home on Jan. 10, 1987; aged 62 y. She was married to Joseph 0. Kulp, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Joseph Dalton), 2 daughters (Karen Clemmer and Lois Ann Rice), and 5 grandchildren. She was a member of Deep Run East Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 14, in charge of John Ehst; interment in the church cemetery.
Miller, Matilda C. Herschberger, daughter of Christian P. and Susanna (Miller) Herschberger, was born near Arthur, Ill., May 9, 1891; died at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home, Archbold, Ohio, Jan. 24, 1987; aged 95 y. On Oct. 9, 1909, she was married to Jonas D. Miller, who died on Mar. 3, 1965. Surviving are 3 sons (Roman, Eli, and Floyd), 2 daughters (Mary Leininger and Mattie Nofziger), 37 grandchildren, 76 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Martin and Vernon). She was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 28, in charge of Charles Gautsche and Roger Steffy; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Nash, Donald L., son of Charles and Louise (Klores) Nash, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, Aug. 21, 1922; died at Veteran's Hospital, Ann Arbor, Mich., Jan. 10, 1987; aged 64 y. On Dec. 24, 1945, he was married to Gladys Slee, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Walter), 4 daughters (Peggy Albus, Marjory Babcock, Janet Thierry, and Lois Nash), 8 grandchildren, 6 brothers, and 2 sisters. Funeral services were held at the Croll-Wright Funeral Home, in charge of Earl Stuckey; interment in Shiloh Christian Union Cemetery.
Nofzinger, Eliza Beck, daughter of Daniel and Fannie (King) Beck, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Jan. 12, 1897; died at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home, Archbold, Ohio, Jan. 22, 1987; aged 90 y. On Dec. 30, 1917, she was married to Clarence J. Nofzinger, who died in May 1953. Surviving are 2 daughters (Leann M. Baus and Lodema M. Maust), 4 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, one sister (Nancy Seiler), and one brother (Oscar Beck). She was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 25, in charge of Charles Gautsche, Roger Steffy, and Dale Wyse; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Penner, Walter, son of Isaac and Maria Penner, was born at Kontinusfeld, Russia, Feb. 3, 1928; died suddenly at his church, Pioneer Park Christian Fellowship, Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 14, 1987; aged 58 y. On Jan. 14, 1949, he was married to Maria Neufeld, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Elvira Shinkar), 2 sons (Helmut and Arthur), and 5 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Pioneer Park Christian Fellowship on Jan. 19, in charge of Brian Laverty and Frank C. Peters; interment at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Rush, Hannah Gross, daughter of William and Hannah (Overholt) Gross, was born in Bedminster Twp., Pa., June 24, 1901; died of a cardiac arrest at his home on Dec. 9, 1986; aged 85 y. On Dec. 25, 1920, she was married to Walter D. Rush, who died on Nov. 26, 1975. Surviving are 5 daughters (Evangeline Moyer, Irene Rush, Florence Rush, Lillie Derstine, and Marian Gehman), one son (Richard), 20 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, one brother (Henry Gross), and 3 sisters (Emma Derstein, Martha Hendricks, and Ruth Kulp). She was preceded in death by 2 sons (William and Vernon). She was a member of Deep Run Mennonite East, where funeral services were held on Dec. 13, in charge of John Ehst; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Transcriber's note" "died at his home" is likely in error.
Schmucker, Glenn, son of Christian and Lydia (Conrad) Schmucker, was born in Harrisburg, Ohio, Mar. 2, 1900; died of heart failure at Sarasota, Fla., on Jan. 27, 1987; aged 86 y. On Feb. 19, 1922, he was married to Stella Blauch, who died on Aug. 1, 1974. On Sept. 9, 1979, he was married to Sadie Lerch, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Twyla Stroup, Leorra Wagoner, and Esther Hart), 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Raymond Schmucker). He was a member of Beech Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 31, in charge of Paul D. Brunner; interment in Beech Church Cemetery.
Snider, Hannah Weber, daughter of Joseph S. and Mary Ann (Shantz) Weber, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., Dec. 19, 1892; died at Cambridge, Ont., Jan. 22, 1987; aged 94 y. She was married to Herbert B. Snider, who died in June 1973. Surviving are one son (Harold), 3 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Joseph H. and Byron S. Weber), and one sister (Beulah Schmitt). She was a member of Erb Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 25, in charge of Wilmer Martin and Doug Snyder; interment in Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery.
Thomas, Owen W., son of Samuel and Susan (Hershberger) Thomas, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Dec. 4, 1893; died at his home on Jan. 13, 1987; aged 93 y. On Mar. 10, 1917, he was married to Stella Saylor, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Paul), 2 daughters (Grace Yoder and Lena Sala), 11 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter (Mildred Croyle), 2 sisters, and 6 brothers. He was the oldest member of Thomas Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Thomas Church on Jan. 15, in charge of Norman Moyer, Elam Glick, Aldus Wingard, Don Speigle, and Stanley Freed; interment in Thomas Mennonite Cemetery.
Troyer, Oliver J., son of Jacob D. and Elizabeth Troyer, was born in Elkhart, Ind., July 10, 1900; died in Hutchinson, Kans., Jan. 11, 1987; aged 86 y. On Aug. 25, 1921, he was married to Mary Yutzy, who died on Apr. 23, 1958. On July 22, 1966, he married Fannie A. Troyer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Paul, Leroy, and Lester), 2 stepsons (Marlin and Charles Troyer), 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Velma Dussinger). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Emma Mae Yoder). He was a member of South Hutchinson Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 13, in charge of Calvin King; interment in Yoder Church Cemetery.
Wismer, Adeline Rush, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Moyer) Rush, was born in Plumstead Twp., Pa., June 19, 1908; died of heart failure at her home on Oct. 15, 1986; aged 78 y. On Sept. 29, 1929, she was married to Elmer S. Wismer, who died on Jan. 1, 1970. Surviving are one son (George R.) and 3 grandchildren. She was a member of Deep Run East Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 18, in charge of John Ehst; interment in the church cemetery.
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Bontrager, Perry J, son of John I. and Barbara Miller, was born at Lagrange, Ind., Sept. 20, 1908; died of complications from a stroke at Goshen, Ind., Jan. 7, 1987; aged 78 y. On Nov. 22, 1947, he was married to Mabel Frey, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters (Mary Owens and Ruth Sellars), one son (P. Jay), five grandchildren, five sisters (Laura Mast, Rose Miller, Edna Coblentz, Ida Herschberger, and Lydia Mae Kauffman), and two brothers (Mahlon and Lee). He was a member of Forks Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 10, in charge of Eugene Bontrager and Clarence Sink; interment in Grace Lawn Cemetery.
Ehst, John L., son of Abraham G. and Catherine (Landis) Ehst, was born at Bally, Pa., Apr. 18, 1894; died at Souderton (Pa.) Mennonite Home on Jan. 22, 1987; aged 92 y. He was married to Elizabeth Mack, who died in 1917. He married Mary Nyce, who died in 1971. Surviving are two daughters (Mary Derstine and Lois Stoltzfus), two sons (Abram M. and Paul M.), 25 grandchildren, 66 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by two sons (Titus and Jesse). He was a member of Bally Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held in the Souderton Mennonite Home Chapel on Jan. 26, in charge of Paul Longacre and Roy K. Yoder; interment in Bally Mennonite Cemetery.
Gascho, Samuel D., son of Mose and Fannie (Jantzi) Gascho, was born at Wellesley, Ont., Jan. 11, 1911; died at Bad Axe, Mich., Jan. 29, 1987; aged 76. Surviving are two sisters (Marie L. Gascho and Nancy L. Gascho). He was preceded in death by two sisters (Anna and Lena Gascho) and one brother (Reuben). He was a member of Pigeon River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 1, with Luke Yoder and Kenneth Dietzel officiating; interment in the church cemetery.
Horst, Martin Frey, son of John and Mary (Frey) Horst, was born in Wellington County, Ont.; died of a stroke at Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 28; aged 69 y. On Aug. 10, 1940, he was married to Wilma Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are four sisters (Selina Horst, Hettie Shoemaker, Lena Nafziger, and Mary Bechtel), and three brothers (Tilman, Cleason, and Nelson). He was preceded in death by one brother (Levi). He was a member of Erb Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 31, in charge of Wilmer Martin; interment in Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery.
King, Sylva May King, daughter of John M. and Susan (Hooley) King, was born near Harrisonville, Mo., Oct. 29, 1902; died of a stroke at Cass Medical Center, Harrisonville, Mo., Jan. 26; aged 84 y. On March 2, 1924, she was married to Daniel D. King, who survives. Also surviving are four daughters (Joyce King, Carolyn J. King, Juanita Porter, and Carol Sue Lindsey) and two sons (Chester F. and Harold L.). She was preceded in death by one son (Eldon). She was a member of Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 28, in charge of Darrell Zook and Jim Maust; interment in Clearfork Cemetery, Garden City, Mo.
Lehman, Vernon E., son of David O. and Christine (Sprunger) Lehman, was born at Berne, Ind., Dec. 11, 1906; died at Brenn-Field Nursing Center on Jan. 30; aged 80 y. On Nov. 5, 1932, he was married to Irene Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters (Mary Esh and Elizabeth Martin), six grandchildren, three sisters (Luella Hostetler, Agnes Buchwalter, and Florence Zimmerman), and two brothers (Gordon and Orlin). He was preceded in death by one son (Marlin) and one sister (Glenna). He was a charter member of Orrville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 3, in charge of Richard Ross; interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Litwiller, Barbara Gascho, daughter of David and Barbara (Lichty) Gascho, was born in Baden, Ont., Feb. 21, 1904; died at Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 18; aged 82 y. On June 24, 1925, she was married to Allen Litwiller, who died on Apr. 4, 1960. Surviving are three daughters (Eileen Hanley, Doris, and Shirley), one son (Kenneth), 11 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home on Jan. 21, in charge of Vernon Leis; interment in Memory Gardens, Breslau, Ont.
Muller, Harry E., son of William J. and Harriet S. (Dyball) Muller, was born at Philadelphia, Pa., July 2, 1913; died at Hershey Medical Center on Dec. 6; aged 73 y. He was married to Mildred E. Cochran, who survives. Also surviving are two children (Frank and Margaret Myers). He was a member of Elizabethtown Mennonite Church. Graveside services were held Dec. 10, in charge of Richard H. Frank and William Scott; interment in Laurel Hill Memorial Garden, Columbia, Pa.
Nyce, Henry F., son of Henry B. and Sallie (Freed) Nyce, was born at Souderton, Pa., July 20, 1909; died of a heart attack at Souderton (Pa.) Mennonite Home on Jan. 30; aged 77 y. He was married to Eva Hagey, who died in January 1951. On July 21, 1951, he married Miriam L. Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are five daughters (Arlene Peck, Patricia Halteman, Nancy Bergey, Janice Deonarine, and Deborah Pint), three sons (Robert H., Henry H., and David M.), one stepdaughter (Carolyn Speakman), two stepsons (Kenneth M. Moyer and Clare M. Moyer), 25 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and two sisters (Sue F. Derstine and Sara Sell). He was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 4, in charge of Earl Anders, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Berry; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Oberholtzer, Menno H., son of Christian D and Bertha (Haldeman) Oberholtzer, was born in Dauphin Co., Pa., Nov. 18, 1909; died at Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 29; aged 77 y. He was married to Edith Esbenshade, who survives. Also surviving are one son (James E.), two grandsons, two sisters (Dorothy Myers and Grace Oberholtzer), and one brother (Glenn). He was a member of Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 2, in charge of Richard H. Frank and Walter L. Keener; interment in Elizabethtown Mennonite Cemetery.
Saunders, Pamela Joy, daughter of Robert and Katherine (Ziegler) Saunders, was born at Newport News, Va., Jan. 9, 1987; died at Newport News. Va., Jan. 14; aged 5 days. Surviving in addition to her parents is one sister (Katherine). Funeral services were held at Warwick River Mennonite Church on Jan. 16, in charge of Truman H. Brunk, Jr.; interment in Warwick River Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Sensenig, Lena G., daughter of Elam W. and Emma (Frey) Sensenig, was born on Apr. 16, 1899, in the Lancaster, Pa., area; died on Jan. 11, at Landis Homes Retirement Community; aged 87 y. Surviving are one sister (Ruth Balmer) and two brothers (Elam F. and Ralph F.). She was a member of East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Jan. 14, in charge of James R. Hess and Donald Good; interment in Mellingers Cemetery.
Weaver, Marie Elizabeth Martin, daughter of Daniel Roth and Savilla (Driver) Martin, was born in Augusta Co., Va., July 31, 1902; died in Waynesboro Community Hospital, Waynesboro, Va., Jan. 11; aged 84 y. On Mar. 10, 1921, she was married to Jason Hartman Weaver, who died on Jan. 20, 1986. Surviving are three daughters (Nancy Barnhart, Charlene Kiser, and Lorene Suter), three sons (Elwood, Ralph, and J. H., Jr.), 18 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, two sisters (Bertha Martin and Fannie Heatwole), and three brothers (John, William, and Ralph). She was a charter member of the Stuarts Draft Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 13, in charge of Roy D. Kiser, Charles Ramsey, and Mervin Shirk; interment in the church cemetery.
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