Bontrager.- Galen Lee, son of Morris and Rachel (Yoder) Bontrager, was born in Hutchinson, Kans., Apr. 25, 1946; died of a pulmonary embolism at Hutchinson, Kans., Apr. 8, 1987; aged 40 y. He was a member of Yoder Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 10, in charge of Donald A. Patterson; interment in Yoder Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Davidhizar.- Ruth, was born in Wakarusa, Ind., May 19, 1919; died of cancer at Wakarusa, Ind., Apr. 26, 1987; aged 67 y. On June 9, 1940, she was married to Raymond Davidhizar, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Martha Jane Timmons), one son (Wayne), 5 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, one step-great-grandchild, 3 sisters (Grace Davidhizar, Lois Hahn, and Leona Eckert), and one brother (Lowell Marks). She was a member of Olive Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 29, in charge of Phil Helmuth; interment in Olive West Cemetery.

Hunsberger.- Arvilla, was born at Wakarusa, Ind., July 28, 1905; died at Fountain Place, Elkhart, Ind., Mar. 12, 1987; aged 81 y. She was a member of Olive Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 16, in charge of Phil Helmuth; interment in Olive Cemetery.

Souder.- Harley B., son of vilmer B., Sr., and Marietta (Bergey) Souder, was born at Telford, Pa., May 30, 1937; died at Presbyterian University Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa., May 8, 1987; aged 49 y. He was married to Elaine Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Rhonda), one son (H. Brent), 2 brothers (Wilmer B., Jr., and Ray B.), and 5 sisters (Roberta Moyer, Irene Derstine, Erma Halteman, Mary Kathryn Young, and Rhoda Landis). He was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 12, in charge of Samuel R. Janzen and Gerald A. Clemmer; interment in Souderton Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Troyer.- Wavia Irene, daughter of Urvan and Adeline Troyer, was born in Lagrange, Ind., July 6, 1908; died unexpectedly at her home in Engadine, Mich., Mar. 26, 1987; aged 78 y. On Nov. 29, 1928, she was married to Clarence Troyer, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Calvin, John, James, Stanley, and Kenneth), 3 daughters (Lois Miller, Esther Shaum, and Janice Wagner), 39 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Berniece Schrock). She was a member of the Wildwood Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 30, in charge of Ora Wyse and Bruce Handrich; interment in the Sandtown Cemetery.

Yutzy.- Roman L., son of John and Susan (Mast) Yutzy, was born in Hutchinson, Kans., June 10, 1919; died of heart failure at St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, Kans., Apr. 28, 1987; aged 67 y. On Dec. 22, 1940, he was married to Francis Gerig, who survives. Also surviving are 6 daughters (Mary Dachtler, Dorothy, Bertha De Herrira, Linda Stodulski, Lois Bava, and Charity Schlabaugh), one son (Nicholos J.), 18 grandchildren, his mother, and 2 brothers (Eli and Lester). He was preceded in death by one granddaughter. He was a member of Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 1, in charge of Dean Swartzendruber and Orie Wenger; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

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Martin.- James, 63, Uruguay missionary, died on May 29 of apparent heart failure. He had been hospitalized a week earlier in the Uruguayan capital of Montevideo, where he and his wife, Ann, lived. Martins were among the first four Mennonite Board of Missions workers in Uruguay, serving 1954-69 and again since 1980. They helped establish Uruguay Mennonite Church. In between the two stints, James was a pastor in North America. At the time of his death, he served the Uruguayan church as a counselor, teacher, and pastor. James was a native of Ontario.

Bauman.- Vera Mabel Gimbel, daughter of David and Leah (Reist) Gimbel, was born in Breslau, Ont., Feb. 21, 1899; died at Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, Ont., May 13, 1987; aged 88 y. On Oct. 17, 1922, she was married to Abram Bauman, who died on May 5, 1959. Surviving are one son (Glen), 2 daughters (Marion Eby and Doris Eby), 13 grandchildren 23 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Herb Gimbel). She was a member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 15, in charge of Vernon Leis and Mary Mae Schwartzentruber; interment in Woodland Cemetery.

Biehn.- Eileen Shantz, daughter of Henry C. and Angeline (Snider) Shantz, was born at Aldersyde, Alta., Apr. 19, 1908; died of heart and lung failure at her home in Listowel, Ont., Apr. 21, 1987; aged 79 y. On Dec. 25, 1930, she was married to Harold Biehn, who survives Also surviving are 4 children (Maynard, Myra Brunk, Ruby Schellenberg, and Elvern), 8 grandchildren, one brother (Lincoln), and one sister (Olive Biehn). She was preceded in death by one child and 4 brothers (Wesley, Arthur, Leonard, and Daniel). She was a member of ; Countryside Mennonite Fellowship, where funeral services were held on Apr. 25, in charge of Leighton Martin and Edgar Frey; interment in Hillside Cemetery.

Burkholder.- Marion David, son of Martin L. and Marietta (Swartz) Burkholder, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., June 18, 1899; died at Oak Lea Nursing Home, Harrisonburg, Va., May 10, 1987; aged 87 y. On June 2, 1927, he was married to Eva C. Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Ruth L. Burkholder and Lois B. Bowman), one son (David L.), 4 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Esther R., and Eva Burkholder, and Ruth B. Hartman), and one brother (Herman L.). He was a member of Pike Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 12, in charge of Charles L. Heatwole, John D. Risser, Timothy Korver, and Menno S. Brunk; interment in Pike Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Ebersole.- Lloyd D., son of David and Hettie (Frey) Ebersole, was born at Sterling, Ill., Jan. 21, 1896; died at Community General Hospital, Sterling, Ill., Apr. 24, 1987; aged 91 y. On Oct. 6, 1915, he was married to Rhoda Long, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (David L. and Donald E.), 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Frank and Amos), and 2 sisters (Bertha Conrad and Anna Southerland). He was a member of Science Ridge Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 27, in charge of S. Roy Kaufman; interment in Science Ridge Mennonite Cemetery.

Erb.- Malinda Liechty, daughter of Christian and Mary (Witmer) Liechty, was born at Leo, Ind., July 22, 1888; died at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kans., Jan. 7, 1987; aged 98 y. On July 30, 1964, she was married to Allen H. Erb, who died on Apr. 3, 1975. Surviving are 2 brothers (Edward and Christian Liechty) and 2 sisters (Mary Schneider and Ruth Nofziger). She was a member of Whitestone Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held at Schowalter Villa chapel on Jan. 10, in charge of Ron Guengerich and Wesley Jantz; further services were held at Central Mennonite Church, Archbold, Ohio, on Jan. 11, in charge of Charles Gautsche and Dale Wyse; interment in Pettisville, Ohio, cemetery.

Gall.- Carrie Gantz, daughter of Allen and Annie (Longenecker) Gantz, was born in Dauphin Co., Pa., Dec. 1, 1898; died at Elizabethtown, Pa., May 18, 1987; aged 88 y. She was married to Christ E. Gall, who died in 1954. Surviving are one daughter (Mary Elizabeth Witmer), 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Elva Lentz). She was a member of Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 21, in charge of Richard H. Frank and Walter L. Keener; interment in Milton Grove Cemetery.

Kennel.- Calvin Summers, son of John E. and Anna Mary (Summers) Kennel, was born in Buena Vista, Pa., on Jan. 28, 1911; died of a heart attack in Phoenix, Ariz., May 18, 1987; aged 76 y. He was married to Elsie ----, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Leonard, Vernon, Galen, Gordon, and Calvin, Jr.), 3 daughters (Vera Houven, Linda King, and Glenda), 12 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son. He was ordained to the ministry in 1947, and served the Maple Grove and Birch Grove Mennonite congregations in Pennsylvania and the Providence Mennonite Church in Virginia. He was a member of the Grace Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of James Kropf, Ray Smee, and Daniel Byler. Services were also held at the Millwood Mennonite Church, Gap, Pa., with interment in the church cemetery.

Kopp.- Benjamin G., son of Levi M. and Hettie (Gaul) Kopp, was born in Rapho Twp., Pa., July 13, 1915; died in Lancaster, Pa., May 3, 1987; aged 71 y. On Feb. 28, 1942, he was married to Ethel Gephart, who died on May 22, 1974. On Mar. 5, 1977, he was married to Alma Wolgemuth Kopp, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (David E., Robert L., and Kenneth L.), 3 daughters (Barbara S. Miley, Katherine M. Bonniger, and Roberta Fae Hechert), 3 stepchildren (John R. and Jay R. Kopp, and Nancy J. Martin), 13 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 8 step-grandchildren. He was a member of Mount Joy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 5, in charge of Shelley R. Shellenberger, Joseph Sherer, and Jerel L. Book; interment in Eberle Cemetery.

Kuhns.- Elbert Emery, son of Joseph and Bessie (Kerst) Kuhns, was born in Shickley, Nebr., Sept. 11, 1910; died at his home at Aurora, Ohio, Apr. 15, 1987; aged 76 y. On Sept. 20, 1931, he was married to Sylvia Danner, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Eldon), 2 daughters (Joan Wood and Susan O'Bright), 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Kenneth, Verlin, Waldean, and Ray), and 4 sisters (Helen Eichelberger, Irene Oswald, Lois Saltzman, and Jo Ann Troyer). He was a member of Aurora Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Apr. 18, in charge of Douglas B. Denton and Lawrence Brunk; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery, Ravenna, Ohio.

Landis.- Martha Groff, daughter of Milton and Maria (Rohrer) Groff, was born at Bareville Pa., June 21, 1883; died at Fairmount Rest Home, Ephrata, Pa., Mar. 9, 1987; aged 103 y. On Oct. 6, 1910, she was married to Phares B. Landis, who died on May 13, 1975. Surviving are 2 daughters (Arlene Kurtz and Gladys Brubaker), 4 sons (Marvin, Carvell, Harold, and Raymond), 17 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Stumptown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 12, in charge of Lloyd Eby, Luke Nolt, and Larry Burkhart; interment in Mellingers Mennonite Cemetery.

Lehman.- Ervin F., son of Daniel and Fannie (Troyer) Lehman, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Sept. 8, 1931; died at his home at Middlebury, Ind., Apr. 9, 1987; aged 55 y. On Oct. 25, 1951, he was married to Elizabeth Bontrager, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Marilyn Diener, Rosana Templin, Martha Hooley, Suella Gerber, and Karen Lehman), one son (DeWayne), 9 grandchildren, his parents, 5 sisters (Elnora Lehman, Ida Beechy, Susie Yoder, Mary Miller, and Katie Bontrager), and 6 brothers (Elva, John, Floyd, Ernest, Noah, and Daniel). He was preceded in death by one brother (Mervin). He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 13, in charge of Gene Troyer and Firman Gingerich; interment in Hawpatch Cemetery.

Lehman.- Melvin John, son of John and Suzanne (Wideman) Lehman, was born in Dodds, Alta., Sept. 23, 1919; died of massive brain hemorrhage at University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton, Alta., May 8, 1987; aged 67 y. On Sept. 28, 1941, he was married to Grace Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Douglas, Murray, Lorne, Robert, and Maurice), 7 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Joseph and Oliver). He was a member of Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 11, in charge of Levi Smoker and Paul Voegtlin; interment in Salem Church Cemetery.

Leichty.- Henry E., son of Ben and Mary (Schantz) Leichty, was born in Noble, Iowa, Oct. 13, 1898; died at Tucson, Ariz., May 13, 1987; aged 88 y. On Feb. 26, 1925, he was married to Leona Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 10 sons (Edwin, Ellis, Marion, Richard, Royce, Calvin, Dwight, Wesley, Doug, and Larry), 2 daughters (Lois Hoschsteller and Doris Mullet), 34 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and one brother (David). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Verda). He was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 17, in charge of Kenneth Steckley; interment in Bethel Cemetery.

Miller.- Fannie Stauffer, daughter of John and Annie (Stauffer) Stauffer, was born in Elizabeth Twp., Pa., Sept. 19, 1895; died at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., May 10, 1987; aged 91 y. On Sept. 18, 1921, she was married to Phares Miller, who survives. She was a member of Manheim Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite Home Chapel on May 13, in charge of Elmer Hertzler, Ralph Ginder, and Paul Witmer; interment in Hammer Creek Cemetery.

Moyer.- G. Stanley, son of Gideon S. and Clara (Bishop) Moyer, was born in Hilltown Twp., Pa., Sept. 19, 1900; died of a cardiac arrest at North Penn Hospital, Hatfield, Pa., May 8, 1987; aged 86 y. On June 27, 1925, he was married to Lizzie M. Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Laura S. Moyer), 2 grandchildren, one brother (Dwight), and one sister (Kathryn Baumaster). He was preceded in death by one son (Harold S.). He was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 11, in charge of Robert L. Shreiner and David F. Derstine; interment in Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery.

Neville.- Tilden Samuel, son of Samuel Tilden and Alice Matilda (Bucy) Neville, was born in Springfield, Colo., Feb. 7, 1916; died at St. Mary Corwin Hospital, Pueblo, Colo., Apr. 9, 1987; aged 71 y. On Aug. 3, 1947, he was married to Katherine Ruth Slagell, who survives. Also surviving is one son (Philip). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Carolyn Hindry) and 3 brothers (George, Ray, and Elmer). Memorial services were held at Emmanuel Mennonite Church, La Junta, Colo., on Apr. 13, in charge of Darrel Otto and Stan Smucker; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Peachey.- Katie M., daughter of David S. and Sallie R. (Glick) Peachey, was born at Belleville, Pa., Dec. 8, 1899; died at Valley View Village, Belleville, Pa., May 6, 1987; aged 87 y. On Dec. 11, 1921, she was married to Aaron J. Peachey, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Urie J., John D., Earl A., and Sanford E.) and one brother (0. B.). She was a member of Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 9, in charge of Gerald Peachey and Max Zook; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.

Rensberger.- Myron Willard, son of LeRoy and Mary Amy (Yoder) Rensberger, was born in Iowa Co., Iowa, Apr. 4, 1915; died of a stroke at Wellman, Iowa, May 15, 1987; aged 72 y. On Aug. 1, 1952, he was married to Florence Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Louis and James), one daughter (Cheryl Massey), one foster daughter (Wilmeta Foege), 5 granddaughters, 2 stepgrandsons, 2 brothers (Jacob and Leonard), and 3 sisters (Dorothy Eash, Ruth Litwiller, and Virginia Roth). She was a member of First Mennonite Church of Iowa City. Funeral services were held at Powell Funeral Home on May 18, in charge of Sheldon Burkhalter and Anne Stuckey; interment in West Union Cemetery.

Scheerer.- Edna Ernst, died at Milverton, Ont., Apr. 16, 1987; aged 76 y. She was married to John Scheerer, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 7 children (Russell, Mervin, Gladys Knechtel, Clare, Roy, John, and Laverne), 28 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral services were held in charge of Dale R. Bauman; interment in Berea Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Shenk.- Ethel Harris, daughter of James Harris and Rosa Norvella Harris Wood, was born at Newport News, Va., Feb. 15, 1920; died of pulmonary disease at Newport News, Va., May 10, 1987; aged 67 y. On Mar. 5, 1939, she was married to Lester J. Shenk, Sr., who survives. Also surviving are one son (Lester J. Shenk, Jr.) and 3 grandchildren. She was a member of Warwick River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 12, in charge of Truman H. Brunk, Jr., and Truman H. Brunk, Sr.; interment in Warwick River Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Shenk.- S. Coffman, son of Abram and Fannie (Coffman) Shenk, was born at Elida, Ohio, May 9, 1891; died of congestive heart failure at Gettysburg, Pa., May 14, 1987; aged 96 y. He was married to Icie Shank, who died in 1922. On Sept. 2, 1925, he was married to Retta Boyer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Stanley C., Charles B., and A. Martin), 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 2 half-brothers (Ezra and George), and 2 half-sisters (Martha Weaver and Lydia Shenk). He was a charter member of Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 18, in charge of Dennis R. Kuhns, Nelson Martin, and Robert L. Shreiner; interment in Mummasburg Cemetery.

Shetler.- Harry Y., son of David H. and Cathrine (Yoder) Shetler, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Feb. 24, 1907; died of carbon monoxide poisoning at Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., May 12, 1987; aged 80 y. On Mar. 30, 1929, he was married to Stella Thomas, who died on Nov. 8, 1983. Surviving are 2 daughters (Bernice Hershberger and Lila Harshberger), 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Charles and Delmar), and 2 sisters (Lydia Catherine Holsopple and Mary Thomas). He was ordained to the ministry on Jan. 22, 1939, and served as pastor in the Kaufman and Weaver Mennonite churches. He was a member of Weaver Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Kaufman Mennonite Church on May 15, in charge of Kurt Horst, Sanford Shetler, Harold Thomas, and Stanley Freed; interment in Kaufman Cemetery.

Tompkins.- Mary, was born in Elkhart, Ind., May 22, 1915; died at Elkhart, Ind., May 15, 1987; aged 71 y. Surviving are one son (Roger), 2 grandsons, one sister (Violet Eash), and one brother (Charles). She was a member of Belmont Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 17, in charge of Duane Beck; interment in Elkhart, Ind.

Weaver.- Elsie R. Nolt, daughter of Henry and Lizzie (Rohrer) Nolt, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., May 12, 1897; died at Landis Home, Lititz, Pa., Apr. 27, 1987; aged 89 y. She was married to Elmer Redcay, who died in 1921. On Feb. 16, 1928, she was married to Levi M. Weaver, who died on Sept. 14, 1977. Surviving are 2 daughters (Grace Redcay Graybill and H. Lorraine Weaver), 2 sons (Irvin D. and Levi H.), 2 stepdaughters (Miriam Weaver Shoup and Ruth Weaver Esh), 30 grandchildren, and 37 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Landis Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 30, in charge of Lester Hoover and Donald Good; interment in Weaverland (Old) Mennonite Cemetery.

Weaver.- Kathryn Holmes, was born on Sept. 29, 1905; died at Warminster Hospital on Apr. 20, 1987; aged 81 y. Surviving are one son (Fred), 3 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Bern and George Holmes). She was preceded in death by one sister (Sarah Terry). She was a member of Swamp Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Whitemarsh Memorial Park on Apr. 23, in charge of Noah S. Kolb; interment in Whitemarsh Memorial Park.

Wenger.- Irvin S., son of John M. and Fannie (Sollenberger) Wenger, was born in Culbertson, Pa., Feb. 1, 1898; died of congestive heart failure at Calgary, Alta., May 3, 1987; aged 89 y. On July 10, 1929, he was married to Alice Indergaard, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Carol Martin, Rae Hackman, Donna Carle, and Gwen Peachey), 3 sons (John, Rowland, and Colin), 17 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sons (Gerald and Wendal). He was a member of Holyrood Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Duchess Mennonite Church on May 6, in charge of Roger Hochstetler and Urbane Peachey; interment in the Duchess Cemetery. A memorial service was held at Holyrood Mennonite Church on May 7.

Wingard.- Suie, daughter of Levi J. and Susanna (Bomgardener) Wingard, was born in Richland Twp., Pa., Apr. 24, 1896; died at the Church of the Brethren Home, Scalp Level, Pa., Apr. 2, 1987; aged 90 y. Surviving is one brother (Mahlon). She was a member of Weaver Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Owen Ketterer Funeral Home on Apr. 4, in charge of Kurt Horst, Harold Thomas, and Harry Shetler; interment in Richland Cemetery.

Yoder.- Morgan A., son of Levi D. and Laura (Eash) Yoder, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Nov. 13, 1906; died in Somerset Co., May 11, 1987; aged 80 y. On June 21, 1930, he was married to Nora Blough, who died on June 17, 1985. Surviving are one son (David), 3 daughters (Ruth, Martha Bowman, and Lois August), 6 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Nellie Cable, Linnie Croyle, and Annie Shetler). He was a member of Kaufman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 14, in charge of Stanley R. Freed; interment in Kaufman Cemetery.

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Bender.- Florence Elizabeth, daughter of George L. and Elsie (Kolb) Bender, was born in Elkhart, Ind., Dec. 18, 1899; died at Goshen, Ind., May 21, 1987; aged 87 y. Surviving are one sister (Violet Turner) and 2 brothers (Robert and John). She was a member of College Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 25, in charge of James Waltner; interment in Prairie Street Cemetery.

Bergey.- Titus H., son of Clayton and Amanda (Hendrichs) Bergey, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Dec. 5, 1905; died of lung cancer at his home on Mar. 22, 1987; aged 81 y. On June 14, 1928, he was married to Naomi Kemp, who died in February 1982. Surviving are 3 sons (James H., Clyde K., and Byard C.), 13 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 26, in charge of Amos Wenger and Phillip Miller; interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

Christner.- Paul N., son of Noah J. and Martha (Yoder) Christner, was born in Plain City, Ohio, Oct. 7, 1930; died at Dayton, Ohio, May 20, 1987; aged 56 y. On June 2, 1956, he was married to Esther Hilty, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Gayle Peterson, Faith Myers, Jewell Truxal, and Rachel Christner), 4 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Edna Hershberger, Lula Frey, and Mary Borntrager), and 3 brothers (Joseph, Willis, and Glen). He was a member of Huber Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 23, in charge of Paul Conrad; interment in Huber Mennonite Cemetery.

Eash.- Elmer, son of Daniel and Polly (Schrock) Eash, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Dec. 24, 1935; died from injuries as a result of a fall on Apr. 8, 1987; aged 51 y. On May 26, 1962, he was married to Alma Schmucker, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Dwayne Jay and Bryan Ray), 5 sisters (Mabel Graber, Ada Miller, Anna Eash, Katie Eash, and Edna Schrock), and 2 brothers (Mahlon and Freeman). He was a member of North Goshen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 11, in charge of Harvey Chupp and Darrell Hostetler; interment in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery.

Gahman.- Abram S., son of Abraham and Emma (Strouse) Gahman, was born in Bedminster Twp., Pa., Oct. 12, 1902; died of cardiovascular accident at Quakertown Community Hospital on Apr. 3, 1987; aged 84 y. On Mar. 7, 1925, he was married to Hannah Trauger, who died in February 1985. Surviving are one son (Monroe), 5 daughters (Mary Emma Gahman, Florence Histand, Elsie Godshall, Ruth Gahman, and Dorothy DiValerio), 14 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers. He was a member of Deep Run Mennonite Church East, where funeral services were held on Apr. 7, in charge of John Ehst and Raymond Jackson; interment in the church cemetery.

Hershberger.- Esther J., daughter of Joseph L. and Lucretia (Miller) Hershberger, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, on Apr. 17, 1907; died at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, May 20, 1987; aged 80 y. Surviving are 2 brothers (Homer and Paul J.) and one sister (Amy Steckly). She was preceded in death by 2 sisters (Nancy Yoder and an infant sister). She was a member of Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 23, in charge of Dean Swartzendruber and Robert K. Yoder; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

Rutt.- Amos S., son of David and Elizabeth (Sensenig) Rutt, was born in Hinkletown, Pa., July 6, 1893; died of a stroke at Lancaster, Pa., May 22, 1987; aged 93 y. He was married to Mabel Hershey, who died in 1926. On Nov. 28, 1928, he was married to Cora Harbold, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Grace Shirk, Ellen Neff, and Anna Mary Hershey), 3 sons (Ira, Lloyd, and Mervin), 43 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren, 20 great-great-grandchildren, and one brother (David). He was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Elizabeth Forman and Irma Herr) and one son (Amos, Jr.). He was a member of Landis Valley Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite Home on May 25, in charge of Ralph Ginder and Lester M. Hoover; interment in Hershey Mennonite Cemetery.

Schlatter.- Vera Miller, daughter of Amasa and Katie (Reschly) Miller, was born in Wayland, Iowa, July 15, 1913; died at Henry Co. Health Center, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, May 12, 1987; aged 73 y. On May 21, 1939, she was married to Raymond Schlatter, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Sue Richard, Sharon Wagler, and Maribelle Lund), one son (Lester), 5 brothers (Orval, Paul, Orie, Melvin and Mahlon), and 4 sisters (Leona, Susan, Lenore, and Ruth). She was preceded in death by one grandson. She was a member of Sugar Creek Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Faith Christian Outreach Center on May 15, in charge of Garry Crowl and Ed Miller; interment in Sugar Creek Cemetery.

Swartzentruber.- Ruth Irene Esch, daughter of Joseph and Eva (Plank) Esch, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Oct. 19, 1895; died at Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen, Ind., May 12, 1987; aged 91 y. On Nov. 28, 1923, she was married to John Swartzentruber, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Edna Hochstetler), 2 sons (Mervin J. and Paul E.), 11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 5 sisters (Dorothy Yoder, Sadie Trumbull, Anna Mary Yoder, Mildred Esch, and Arda Esch). She was preceded in death by one son (Harold), 2 brothers (John and an infant brother), and one sister (Grace Vincent). She was a member of North Goshen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 15, in charge of Harvey Chupp, Darrel Hostetler, and Russell Krabill; interment in Grace Lawn Cemetery.

Weaver.- Hettie H. Martin, daughter of Joseph W. and Hettie (Horst) Martin, was born near Hagerstown, Md., June 5, 1897; died at Oak Lea Nursing Home, Harrisonburg, Va., Apr. 28, 1987; aged 89 y. On Jan. 1, 1926, she was married to Isaiah Groff Bauman, who died on Feb. 19, 1939. On March 14, 1946, she was married to Harry W. Weaver, who died on Feb. 25, 1959. Surviving are one son (Leonard Bauman), 2 stepsons (Milford and Ralph), 3 daughters (Doris Strife, Mary Myers, and Martha Yoder), 2 stepdaughters (Mary Burkholder and Mildred Dentler), 19 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, one brother (John Martin), and 2 sisters (Martha Martin and Naomi Shank). She was preceded in death by one son (Mahlon Bauman), 4 stepsons (Paul, Howard, Walter, and Leonard), and one stepdaughter (Gladys Koontz). She was a member of Pike Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Apr. 29, in charge of John Risser, Menno Brunk, and Charles Heatwole. Funeral services were held at Mt. Olive Mennonite Church, Maugansville, Md., on Apr. 30, in charge of Glen Martin, Ira Martin, and Arlin Eby; interment in Reiff's Mennonite Cemetery.

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Bontrager.- Rubye, daughter of Neri and Flora Bontrager, was born in La Grange County, Ind., July 1, 1912; died of a stroke at Sarasota, Fla., May 31, 1987; aged 74 y. She is survived by 3 brothers (Glendon, Galen, and G. Dewayne) and 2 sisters (Laurene Leinbach and Doris Bontrager). She was a member of the Bay Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 3, in charge of Howard Schmitt; and at Hartzler-Gutermuth Funeral Home in Elkhart, Ind., June 5; interment in Prairie Street Cemetery.

Byler.- Paul Dayton, son of Pollard and Lois (Dayton) Byler, was born in Colorado Springs, Colo., Jan. 17, 1961; died at Colorado Springs, Colo., May 13, 1987; aged 26 y. He is survived by his parents and a sister (Jill Byler). He was a member of the Beth-El Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian Church on May 18, in charge of Cleon Nyce and John Stevens; interment in Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs.

Davis.- Walter A., son of Walter and Lillie Davis, was born in Atlanta, Ga., May 31, 1902; died in Philadelphia, Pa., May 27, 1987; aged 85 y. He was married to Esther Gibbs, who died on Feb. 24, 1981. Surviving are 3 sons (Walter, Herbert, and Alfred), 3 daughters (Sylvia Manson, Shirley Oglesby, and Marlene Holmes), 22 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Sara Horton Phillips Funeral Home on May 30, in charge of Bob Shreiner and Harold Hockman; interment in Rolling Green Memorial Park in West Chester, Pa.

Eichelberger.- Albert B., son of Christian and Saloma (Litwiller) Eichelberger, was born at Stanford, Ill., Oct. 17, 1893; died at Fundulac Nursing Manor, East Peoria, Ill., on May 20, 1987; aged 93 y. On May 12, 1918, he was married to Una J. Williams, who died on May 24, 1979. He is survived by a son (Duane), 3 daughters (Catherine Conrad, Dorothy Schrock, and Bernadine Litwiller), 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Alma Birky and Esther Miller). One daughter, a sister, and 3 brothers preceded him in death. He was a member of First Mennonite Church at Morton, Ill., where funeral services were held on May 23, in charge of James Detweiler and Kenneth Conrad (grandson); interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Tremont, Ill.

Freed.- Manford A., son of Joseph N. and Sarah (Davidhizar) Freed, was born in Locke Township on July 23, 1900; died at LuAnn Nursing Home, Nappanee, Ind., Mar. 28, 1987; aged 86 y. He was married to Emma Smeltzer, who died in 1929. On June 3, 1933, he married Bertha E. Hartman, who died on May 17, 1981. He is survived by 2 daughters (Evelyn Pletcher and Clara Rush), 2 sons (Everett and Keith), 7 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Marlin), 2 sisters (Dora Knowlton and Maude Hoffer), and a brother (Francis). He was a member of the Holdeman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 31, in charge of Russell Krabill and Dave Dyck; interment was in Olive West Cemetery.

Jantze.- Ralph, son of Amos and Kathryn (Zimmerman) Jantze was born in Aurora, Nebr., Feb. 17, 1901; died in Seward, Nebr., May 7, 1987; aged 86 y. On Aug. 31, 1924, he was married to Esther Reil, who died on Jan. 9, 1982. Surviving are one son (Dale) one daughter (Joyce Reil), and one sister (Edith Bontrager). He was a member of the Beth-El Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 9; interment in the Milford Mennonite Cemetery.
Keneagy.- Eva Mae Eby, daughter of Bishop Isaac and Lizzie Kreider (Leaman) Eby, was born in Kinzers, Pa., on June 23, 1892; died at the Mennonite Home in Lancaster, Pa., May 27, 1987; aged 94 y. On July 11, 1911, she was married to Aaron S. Keneagy, who died on Oct. 26, 1973. She is survived by 2 sons (Donald and John), 3 grandsons, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Brown Funeral Home, Paradise, Pa., May 30, in charge of James R. Hess; interment in the Kinzers Mennonite Cemetery.

Kolb.- Paul W., son of Charles and Anna (Weaver) Kolb, was born in Spring City, Pa., Feb. 13, 1907; died of cancer in Spring City, May 28, 1987; aged 80 y. On Mar. 3, 1931, he was married to Grace Souder, who survives. He is also survived by 7 sons (Roy, Robert, Daniel, Mark, Noah, Harold, and Aaron), 2 daughters (Naomi DuBlanica and Martha), 36 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Edna Kolb, Miriam Clemmer, and Esther Yoder). He was ordained to the office of deacon in 1955 and served the Vincent Mennonite Church in Spring City. He was a member of the Vincent Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 2, in charge of Karl Glick, Matthew Kolb, Noah Kolb, and Norman Kolb; interment in church cemetery.

Kurtz.- Mildred Shelley, daughter of Erasmus and Mary (Wert) Shelley, was born in Juniata Co., Pa., on Mar. 3, 1908; died at Landis Homes, Lititz, Pa., on May 3, 1987; aged 79 y. On Oct. 16, 1934, she was married to Ellis Kurtz, who died on Nov. 5, 1980. She is survived by 2 sons (Lloyd and Marvin), 2 grandsons, one sister (Mary Hershey), and one brother (Harold). She was a member of the Hershey Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 6, in charge of Glenn C. Hershey, Rodney Nafzinger, and Hershey Hostetter; interment in the church cemetery.

Loucks.- Anna Naomi Weldy, daughter of Henry and Alma (Dolman) Weldy, was born in Locke Township on July 30, 1896; died in Wakarusa, Ind., May 18, 1987, aged 90 y. On Aug. 5, 1916, she was married to Oliver J. Loucks, who died on Sept. 28, 1984. Surviving are 2 daughters (Ruth Miller and Kathryn Pletcher), 3 sons (Lowell, Lamar, and Jim), 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 6 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter (Helen), a grandson, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. She was a member of the Holdeman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 20, in charge of Russell Krabill and Devon Schrock; interment in the Olive West Cemetery.
Mussselman.- John Reiff, son of Noah and Lena (Reiff) Musselman, was born in Lower Salford Township, Pa., May 30, 1895; died on Apr. 24, 1987; aged 91 y. On Feb. 16, 1924, he was married to Laura Hunsberger, who died on Nov. 30, 1980. He is survived by 3 sons (Harold, Robert, and Laverne), one daughter (Arlene Alderfer), 15 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Salford Mennonite Church. Funeral services where held at the Souderton Mennonite Home on Apr. 28, 1987, in charge of John Ruth and Curtis Godshall; interment in Salford Cemetery.

Musser.- James M., son of Reuben B. and Elizabeth L. (Musser) Musser, was born in Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 20, 1909; died in United Zion Home, Lititz, Pa., June 1, 1987; aged 77 y. He is survived by one brother (Paul) and one sister (Martha White). He was a member of the East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Bowmansville Mennonite Church on June 4, in charge of James R. Hess and Glen A. Roth; interment in church cemetery.

Weaver.- Lydia Martin, daughter of B. Frank and Annie (Mohler) Martin, was born in East Earl Twp., Pa., Mar. 22, 1900; died of congestive heart failure at Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital on Apr. 12, 1987; aged 87 y. On Nov. 16, 1918, she was married to Aaron G. Weaver, who died on Apr. 9, 1982. Surviving are 2 sons (Harlan and Paul), 6 daughters (Anna Keperling, Laura Wagner, Esther Nissley, Mabel Hernley, Miriam Nauman, and Reba Wissler), 28 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Clayton and Paul), and 2 sisters (Anna Mary Gehman and Emma Sensenig). She was preceded in death by a brother (Aaron) and a sister (Mabel Weaver). She was a member of Erisman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 15, in charge of Norman G. Shenk and Donald W. Good; interment in Groffdale Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder.- Carrie, daughter of Samuel K. and Emma (Kauffman) Yoder, was born on Oct. 9, 1907; died at Valley View Haven Nursing Home, Belleville, Pa., May 22, 1987; aged 79 y. She was married to David K. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Melvin J. and Earl D.) 2 daughters (Shirley Rupp and Darlis Strawser), 18 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Earl and Elvin). She was preceded in death by a son, a daughter, and a brother. She was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite church, where funeral services were held in charge of Robert Hartzler and Sanford Shetler; interment in the Allensville Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder.- Homer D., son of Daniel D. and Elizabeth (Bontrager) Yoder, was born in Ashtabula County, Ohio, Mar. 13, 1903; died at Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen, Ind., May 20, 1987; aged 84 y. On Oct. 12, 1924, he was married to Nancy Bontrager, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Ada Sommers, Rosa Moshier, Ruby Coblentz, Mary Hilmer, and Verda Miller), 4 sons (Harold, Paul, H. Dale, and Jerry), 32 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Albert). He was preceded in death by 2 daughters, one son, 5 sisters, and 5 brothers. He was a member of the Mt. Joy Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 24, in charge of Ben Shirk and Albert H. Miller; interment in Miller Cemetery.

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Birkey.- Samuel Clayton, son of John E. and Lena (Oyer) Birkey, was born in Manson, Iowa, Oct. 11, 1927; died of leukemia at Methodist Hospital, Rochester, Minn., June 1, 1987; aged 59 y. On Mar. 18, 1949, he was married to Rozetta Shearer, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Kathy Birkey, Judy Weller, Dorothy Brons, and Jan Weller), 2 sons (Sam and Paul), 9 grandchildren, 4 brothers (John, Jr., Elmer, Jake, and Joe), and 5 sisters (Alvina Birkey, Pearl Garber, Elsie Yoder, Anna May Showalter, and Pauline Kingery). He was a member of Manson Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 4, in charge of Scott Swartzendruber; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Bishop.- C. Kenneth, son of Clayton and Florence (Miller) Bishop, was born in Silverdale Pa., Apr. 1, 1927; died of cancer at Sellersville, Pa., June 1, 1987; aged 60 y. He was married to June Binsberger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Candy Patterson and Sheila Bishop). He was a member of Rockhill Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Anders Funeral Home, Souderton, Pa., June 4, in charge of Russell M. Detweiler and Donald Landis; interment in Rockhill Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Hostetler.- Lester J., son of Jeptha and Fannie (Huntsberger) Hostetler, was born at Orrville, Ohio, in 1907; died at Massillon Community Hospital, June 3, 1987; aged 80 y. In 1932, he was married to Kathryn Gerig, who survives. Also surviving are one son (James), 2 grandsons, 2 brothers (Emerson and Melvin), and one sister (Elizabeth Herr). Funeral services were held at Oak Grove Mennonite Church on June 6, in charge of Virgil Gerig and Richard Ross; interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Kandel.- Robert J., son of Joseph E. and Lydia (Mast) Kandel, was born at Millersburg, Ohio, Aug. 6, 1927; died of cancer at Berlin, Ohio, June 3, 1987; aged 59 y. On Mar. 1, 1951, he was married to Mary Wengerd, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Patricia Leatherman and Kaye Yoder), 2 sons (Lynn and Randy), his mother, 3 brothers (Clayton, Forrest, and Clifford), and 3 sisters (Mary Troyer, Ethel Miller, and Fern Miller). He was a member of Grace Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 6, in charge of David R. Clemens and Paul G. Hartman; interment in Grace Cemetery.

Mabe.- William, son of John R. and Laura (McMacklin) Mabe, was born in Limestone, Tenn., Mar. 26, 1904; died of leukemia at Iowa City, Iowa, June 7, 1987; aged 83 y. On Apr. 15, 1948, he was married to Esther Wyse, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mildred (Wolfe), 2 granddaughters, and 2 sisters (Martha Patterson and Clara Allison). He attended First Mennonite Church in Iowa City, Iowa. Funeral services were held at George Gay Funeral Home on June 10, in charge of Sheldon Burkhalter; interment in Memory Gardens.

Noll.- John B., was born at Roherstown, Pa., May 25, 1922; died of lung cancer at his home on Mar. 3, 1987; aged 64 y. On Oct. 23, 1948, he was married to Irene Groff, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Susie Dourte and Linda Sauder), 2 grandchildren, a twin sister (Jane), and 3 brothers (Robert, Kenneth, and Donald). He was a member of East Petersburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 6, in charge of John B. Shenk, Allon B. Dourte, and Karl E. Steffy; interment in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.

Reschly.- Fannie Conrad, daughter of Jacob H. and Catherine Conrad, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Sept. 16, 1893; died at Parkview Home, Wayland, Iowa, June 1, 1987; aged 93 y. On Dec. 25, 1919, she was married to Harry Reschly, who died in June 1965. Surviving are 3 daughters (Vera Buchnon, Kathryn Lehman, and Elsie Burkholder), 6 sons (Marion, Willard, Orlin, Raymond, Benjamin, and Vernon), 29 grandchildren, 8 step-grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Daniel Conrad). She was a member of Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 4, in charge of Edmond Miller and Vernon Gerig; interment in Sugar Creek Cemetery.

Rutt.- Amos S., son of David and Elizabeth (Sensenig) Rutt, was born in Hinkletown, Pa., July 6, 1893; died at Lancaster General Hospital on May 22, 1987; aged 83 y. He was married to Mabel Hershey, who died in 1926. On Nov. 29, 1928, he was married to Cora Harbold, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Grace Shirk, Ellen Neff, and Anna Mary Hershey), 2 sons (Ira H. and Mervin), 43 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren, 20 great-great-grandchildren, and one brother (David). He was preceded in death by 3 children (Elizabeth Foreman, Erma Herr, and Amos). He was a member of Landis Valley Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held in Mennonite Home, Lancaster, on May 25, in charge of Ralph G. Ginder and Lester Hoover; interment in Hershey Mennonite Cemetery.

Smoker.- Fannie E. Fisher, daughter of Gideon and Sarah (Kauffman) Fisher, was born at Gap, Pa., Oct. 7, 1901; died at Honey Brook, Pa., May 30, 1987; aged 85 y. On Jan. 16, 1921, she was married to Abner B. Smoker, who died on July 27, 1977. Surviving are 5 sons (Norman G., Earl F., Abner, Jr., Levi F., and Parke B.), 3 daughters (Martha Bauman, Sarah Summers, and Dorcas Hostetter), 26 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 2, in charge of J. Richard Umble, Herman N. Glick, and Philip M. Freed; interment in Millwood Mennonite Cemetery.

Speigle.- Margaret Blough, daughter of Levi and Annie (Wingard) Blough, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., July 23, 1896; died at Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., May 29, 1987; aged 90 y. She was married to Lawrence Speigle, who died in 1954. Surviving are one daughter (Twila Ogburn), one son (Donald), two stepchildren (Erma Hostetler and Paul), 34 grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren, and 23 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 grandchildren, 5 stepchildren, 8 sisters, and one brother. She was a member of the Blough Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 1, in charge of David Mishler, Harold Thomas, and Norman Moyer; interment in Blough Cemetery.

Correction: In the obituary of Margaret Blough Speigle in the June 30 issue, the name of Dalton was missed as a surviving son.

Stetter.- Carrie E. Brubaker, daughter of David B. and Mary (Huber) Brubaker, was born at Lancaster, Pa., Mar. 24, 1905; died at Lancaster General Hospital, May 29, 1987; aged 82 y. On June 28, 1930, she was married to Robert Stetter, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Robert M. and Donald B.), one daughter (Eva Marie Rudy), 10 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Neffsville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Fred F. Groff, Inc., June 1, 1987, in charge of Terry Yoder; interment in Mellingers Mennonite Cemetery.

Umble.- Dennis R., son of Harold M. and Lena (Mast) Umble, was born at Gap, Pa., Oct. 17, 1943; died of a brain tumor/cancer at Peoria, Ariz., May 7, 1987; aged 43 y. On Mar. 9, 1985, he was married to Susan Johnson, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Lance). one daughter (Dana), one stepson (Travis Coravin), one brother (Kenneth M.), and 3 sisters (Twila Charles, Loretta Sharp, and Joanne Weaver). He was preceded in death by one brother (Galen). Funeral services were held at Glendale, Ariz., on May 11, in charge of Donald Wilson; interment in Rest Haven Park Cemetery.

Wittmer.- Raymond, was born at Hartville, Ohio, Mar. 13, 1921; died of heart problems at Sarasota, Fla., June 10, 1987; aged 66 y. On Feb. 14, 1942, he was married to Mattie Erb, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (Joseph, Ronald, Daniel, William, Richard, and Robert), 3 daughters (Caroline and Rose Wittmer, and Theresa Raber), 15 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Earl and William), and 4 sisters (Mary Yoder, Ruth Nisley, Sylvia Yoder, and Alta Davenport). He was a member of Bahia Vista Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held in Wiegand Brothers Chapel on June 12, in charge of Stanlee D. Kauffman; interment in Hartville Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Yoder.- Loretta C. Gascho, daughter of Daniel and Mary (Brenneman) Gascho, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Mar. 26, 1911; died of cancer at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, May 24, 1987; aged 76 y. On Oct. 15, 1933, she was married to Merton W. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Lois Goria, Mary Charness, and Doris Yoder), 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandsons, 2 sisters (Katie Landis and Gladys Ott), and one brother (Cleo Gascho). She was a member of West Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 26, in charge of Merv Birky and David L. Yoder; interment in West Union Cemetery.

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