Lancaster Conference leader Donald Lauver, 74, died on Dec. 4 in Lewistown, Pa. He was senior bishop of Juniata District and had served in various conference leadership positions. As a board member with Eastern Mennonite Board of Missions, 1954-80 he made many trips to overseas mission locations. A farmer by vocation, Lauver was pastor of Lost Creek Mennonite Church, Oakland Mills, Pa., 1936-54. He was ordained a bishop in 1952. (See obituary in Dec. 2 issue.)
Brenneman, Clara Kathryn, daughter of Simon D. and Lydia (Miller) Brenneman, was born at Smithville, Ohio, in 1892; died at Smithville, Ohio, Nov. 30, 1987; aged 95 y. Preceding her in death were 2 sisters (Mary Brenneman and Blanche Ebersole) and 2 brothers (Clark and James Brenneman). She was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were e held on Dec. 2, in charge of James Schrag and Sharon Speigle; interment in Oak Grove Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Cressman, Abraham G., son of William and Martha (Godshall) Cressman, was born at Schwenksville, Pa.; died at Souderton (Pa.) Homes on Nov. 25, 1987; aged 83 y. He was married to Alma Stauffer, who died in 1951. Surviving are 2 sons (Joe and David E.), 7 grandchildren, 4 sisters, and 3 brothers. He was a member of Spring Mount Mennonite Church. Funeral services were in charge of Frank Farrow; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.
Cressman, L. Pauline Fretz, daughter of Joseph and Martha Fretz, was born in Vineland, Ont., Apr. 4, 1924; died at Cambridge, Ont., Dec. 7, 1987; aged 63 y. She was married to Clayton Cressman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Garfield and Ralph), one daughter (Gwen Huot), 6 grandchildren, 2 brothers (John and Walter Fretz), and one sister (Ruth Gingerich). She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 11, in charge of Glenn Brubacher and Dale Bauman; interment in Brea Mennonite Cemetery.
Cudmore, Alfred Edgar, son of Samuel and Alice Cudmore, was born in Usborne Twp., Ont.; died at University Hospital, London, Ont., Nov. 25, 1987; aged 82 y. On Mar. 24, 1927, he was married to Muriel Jane Keyes, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Marjorie Ilene MacDonald), 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Mervin and Harold). He was preceded in death by one son (Alvin Edgar Burton). He was a member of Zurich Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 28, in charge of Clayton Kuepfer and Bob Degraw; interment in Exeter Cemetery.
Hershberger, Nettie Blanche Miller, daughter of David D. and Neomia (Miller) Miller, was born at Kalona, Iowa, June 24, 1909; died at Iowa City, Iowa, Dec. 10, 1987; aged 83 y. On Dec. 23, 1923, she was married to Paul A. Hershberger, who died on July 14, 1967. Surviving are one son (Bernard), 2 daughters (Shirley Swartzendruber and Glennis Hochstetler), 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Olive Garber and Mabel Berry), and one brother (Harold T. Miller). She was a member of Wellman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 12, in charge of Stanley Weaver; interment in Wellman Cemetery.
Lehman, Lila E. Nussbaum, daughter of Amos A. and Ella Mae (Lehman) Nussbaum, was born in Kidron, Ohio, May 1, 1912; died at her home at Green Hills, West Liberty, Ohio, Dec. 13, 1987; aged 75 y. She was married to John E. Zook, who died on Sept. 8, 1953. On Nov. 3, 1957, she was married to Daniel Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Gordon Zook), one daughter (Doris Hoober), 3 stepsons (Alfred G. Zook, D. Ernest Lehman, and Joel A. Lehman), 7 stepdaughters (Mildred Bishop, Lillian Yoder, Ruth Zook, Hilda Yoder, Mary Yoder, Ann Lehman, and Phyllis Jaquet), 26 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers (Gilbert, Delvin, Clarence, Irvin, and Nathan Nussbaum), and 2 sisters (Elma Bixler and Rosa Kratzer). She was preceded in death by one sister and one grandson. She was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 16, in charge of Weldon and Florence Schloneger; interment in Fairview Cemetery.
Mast, Gerald P., son of Gary and Nila (Miller) Mast, was born at Douglas, Mich., June 24, 1970; died as a result of an automobile accident near Walnut Creek, Ohio, Aug. 1, 1987; aged 17 y. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Stacey), one brother (Christopher), 2 grandmothers (Avora Miller and Frances Mast), and one great-grandmother (Iva Miller). He was a member of Martins Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 3, in charge of Alvin Kanagy and Dean Miller; interment in the church cemetery.
Miller, Mast C., son of Melvin S. and Adie Miller, was born at Berlin, Ohio, in 1911; died at Smithville, Ohio, Dec. 6, 1987; aged 76 y. On July 27, 1941, he was married to Mary Adelaide Rottman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Robert M. and James L.), one daughter (Sarah Little), 3 grandchildren, 2 brothers (David S. and Warren), and 3 sisters (Fern Miller, Mary Margaret Grasse, and Pricilla Falb). He was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 9, in charge of James Schrag and Sharon Speigle; interment in Oak Grove Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Mullet, Simon A., son of Absolom and Fannie (Shetler) Mullet, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Feb. 4, 1914; died at University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Nov. 13, 1987; aged 73 y. On Dec. 16, 1941, he was married to Martha Yoder, who died in 1982. On Jan. 1, 1983, he was married to Ida Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Dene and Gary), 3 daughters (Wanda Rediger, Letha Yoder, and Cathy Leach), 17 grandchildren, one great-grandson, 4 stepsons (Nelson, Melvin, Morris, and Dale Miller), 2 stepdaughters (Neva Yutzy and Norma Miller), 11 step-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Henry, Jacob, and Ervin), and 3 sisters (Anna Weaver, Katie Yoder, and Ella Yoder). He was preceded in death by one brother (Daniel). He was a member of East Union Mennonite Church.
Nafziger, Lawrence, son of Christian B. and Catherine (Springer) Nafziger, was born in Minier, Ill., Mar. 28, 1907; died of cancer at St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Ill., Nov. 7, 1987; aged 80 y. On Mar. 15, 1931, he was married to Edith Nolder, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (La Donna Staten), one son (Robert L.), 6 grandchildren, and one brother (Simon). He was a member of Hopedale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 10, in charge of H. James Smith; interment in Glendale Memorial Gardens.
Oswald, Leah Oswald, daughter of Peter and Mary (Litwiller) Oswald, was born in Fulda, Minn., Jan. 15, 1897; died at Colonial Haven Rest Home, Beemer, Nebr., Dec. 11, 1987; aged 90 y. On Dec. 21, 1916, she was married to Ben Oswald, who died in July 1977. Surviving are 2 daughters (Esther Oswald and Evelyn Stutzman), one son Ervin), 5 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Alma Stalter and Emma Nafziger), and one brother Ben Oswald). She was preceded in death by one son (Earl). She was a member of Beemer Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 14, in charge of Ivan Troyer and Sam Oswald; interment in Beemer Cemetery.
Schrock, Noah W., son of Jonathan and Nancy (Hartzler) Schrock, was born at Orrville, Ohio, in 1889; died at Smithville, Ohio, Nov. 24, 1987; aged 98 y. In 1912, he was married to Emma Meyer, who died in 1981. Surviving are one daughter (Mary Jo Snyder), 14 grandchildren, 5 stepgrandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 14 stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 sons (Dwight, Glenn, and Wilmer). He was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 28, in charge of James Schrag and Sharon Speigle; interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Schweitzer, Pauline Noel, daughter of John B. and Mary (Sutter) Noel, was born in Milford, Nebr., on Dec. 20, 1895; died at the Fillmore County Hospital, Geneva, Nebr., Dec. 6, 1987; aged 91 y. She was married to William Schweitzer, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Boyd and Lyle), 3 daughters (Doris Lichti, Ruth Swartzendruber, and Carol Bruning), 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Ruth Nelson and Elma Schlegel). She was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter and one brother (Henry Noel). She was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 8, in charge of Wilton Detweiler; interment in the church cemetery.
Sommerfeld, George Roland, son of Henry H. and Elva (Smith) Sommerfeld, was born in Canton, Kans., July 29, 1909; died at Moundridge, Kans., Nov. 8, 1987; aged 78 y. On Apr. 30, 1937, he was married to Amy Woodward, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Lyle, Stan, Jerry, and Glen), 2 daughters (Janice Dyck and Elva Brizendine), 17 grandchildren, 3 foster grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (Ed), and 2 sisters (Hattie Sommerfeld and Anna Chapple). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Becky Sommerfeld). He was a member of Whitestone Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 11, in charge of Ron Guengerich and Phil Harrington; interment in East Lawn Cemetery.
Stull, Albert William, son of David A. and Mary (Shetler) Stull, was born in Cambria Co., Pa., Apr. 17, 1908; died of cardio pulmonary arrest at Connellsville, Pa., Aug. 30, 1987; aged 79 y. On Aug. 17, 1941, he was married to Lucille Kathryn Beck, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Nina Buzzard, Lois Krieger, and Kathleen Smoker), 3 sons (Lowell, David, and Duane), 12 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Anna and Minnie Stull, and Emma Leidy). He was preceded in death by 4 brothers (Ira, Elmer, Noah, and David), and 2 sisters (Lizzie Goughenour and Mary Stull). He was a member of Scottsdale Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Frank Kapr Funeral Home on Sept. 3, in charge of Robert Johnson and David Hostetler; interment in Greenridge Memorial Cemetery.
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Eash, Ruth Miller, daughter of Abner J. and Elizabeth Mabel (Schrock) Miller, was born in Haven, Kans., Aug. 3, 1919; died in Kalona, Iowa; aged 68 y. On Oct. 8, 1939, she was married to William N. Eash, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 daughters (Verla Kaalberg and Velda Chapman), 3 sons (William, Dennis, and Michael), 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Elta Burkholder, Ethel Miller, Odena Hostetler, and Mary Hochstedler), and 2 brothers (C. Jay and J. Claude Miller). A daughter (Judy) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church.
Halteman, Naomi Gehman, daughter of Sylvanus G. and Alice B. (Sauder) Gehman, was born at Morwood, Pa., June 12, 1919; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Dec. 16, 1987; aged 68 y. On May 4, 1940, she was married to Ellis B. Halteman, who survives. Also surviving are a sister (Pearl G. Kratz), 2 brothers (William S. and Laverne S. Gehman). She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 21, in charge of Paul M. Lederach, John L. Derstine, and Floyd M. Hackman; interment in church cemetery.
Hertzler, Elmer, son of Daniel Z. and Ella M. (Zimmerman, was born at Camp Hill, Pa., Mar. 12, 1909; died of a stroke at Menno Haven, Chambersburg, Pa., on December 17, 1987; aged 78 y. On June 4, 1929, he was married to Mabel Benner, who preceded him in death on Feb. 25, 1983. Surviving are 2 sons (Kenneth B. and Leon E.), 4 daughters (Betty L. Hege, Arlene I. Ebersole, Lois J. Clugston, and Doris M. Moyer), 2 sisters (Alice Zimmerman and Mabel Tennis), 30 grandchildren, and 41 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Slate Hill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 21, in charge of Samuel J. Troyer and Paul Nisly; interment in church cemetery.
Kraybill, Esther Graber Nissley, daughter of Peter R. and Harriet (Garber) Nissley, was born at East Donegal Twp., Dec. 30, 1897; died of pulmonary embolus at Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 18, 1987; aged 89 y. On July 15, 1924, she was married to John R. Kraybill, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Paul N., Daniel N., John H., Ernest N., and Peter N.), 18 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and a sister (Rhoda G. Nissley). One daughter (Lois Stahl) preceded her in death. She was a member of Bossler Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at The Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., on Dec. 22, in charge of Fred Graber, Harlan Hoover, Russell J. Baer, and Ralph Ginder; interment in Bossler Mennonite Cemetery.
Landis, Mamie B. Stover, daughter of Edwin F. and Ida (Baum) Stover, was born in Hilltown Township, June 18, 1902; died of cardiovascular arrest at Sellersville, Pa., on Dec. 16, 1987; aged 85 y. On Nov. 17, 1923, she was married to Ephraim M. Landis, who preceded her in death on May 16, 1981. She is survived by 2 daughters (Gladys Grasse and Marian Martin), 2 sons (Ray and Roy), 14 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 19, in charge of Robert L. Shreiner, John R. Martin, and David F. Derstine; interment in church cemetery.
Shantz, Walter C., son of Noah S. and Susannah (Cassel) Shantz, was born in Wilmot Township, Ont., Apr. 13, 1894; died at Cambridge, Ont., Dec. 10, 1987; aged 93 y. On Jan. 7, 1920, he was married to Selina Shirk, who preceded him in death in 1979. He is survived by 2 sons (Kenneth and Wilbur), 5 daughters (Lorna Bergey, Jeanne Culp, Joanne Hunsberger, Kathryn Leatherman, and Beth Good), and a sister (Marion Steiner). He was preceded in death by a son (Clyde), 3 brothers (Eden, Lincoln, and Stauffer), and a sister (Mrs. Laura Good). He was a member of the Nith Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 13, in charge of Amzie Brubacher and James Sider; interment in Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery.
Smith, Raymond E., was born at Massillon, Ohio, Mar. 11, 1914; died in an auto accident, at North Lawrence, Ohio, Dec. 20, 1987; aged 73 y. On June 8, 1934, he was married to Sadie Singer, who died in the same accident. He is survived by 2 daughters (Janice Ross and Sherri Woods), 2 son (Bud and Mark), 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Pauline Miller, Evelyn Mays, and Velma Smith), and a brother (Clarence). He was a member of the Pleasant View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 23, in charge of Elno Steiner; interment in the church cemetery.
Smith, Sadie Singer, was born at North Lawrence, Ohio, Jan. 11, 1910; died in an auto accident at North Lawrence, Ohio on Dec. 20, 1987; aged 77 y. On June 8, 1934, she was married to Raymond Smith, who was killed in the same accident. She is survived by 2 daughters (Janice Ross and Sherri Woods), 2 son (Bud and Mark), 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and a brother (Clyde Singer). She was a member of the Pleasant View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 23, in charge of Elno Steiner; interment in the church cemetery.
Smith, Walter H., son of J. D. and Anna (Belsley) Smith, was born at Metamora, Ill., Nov. 15, 1898; died at Maple Lawn Nursing Home, Eureka, Ill., on Nov. 19, 1987; aged 89 y. On Dec. 25, 1921, he was married to Alma L. Schertz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Lyle and Robert), a daughter (Rachel Ringenberg), 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, a brother (Arthur L.), and 3 sisters (Pearl Smith, Ada Miller, and Verna Bishop). One brother and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 23, in charge of Gail Fisher, Jack Stalter, and Robert Harnish; interment in Hickory Point Cemetery, Metamora.
Yoder, Anna Hochstetler, daughter of Henry and Malinda (Beechy) Hochstetler, was born at Millersburg, Ohio, Apr. 1, 1903; died at Green Hills Center, West Liberty, Ohio, on Dec. 16, 1987; aged 84 y. on Apr. 6, 1929, she was married to Amos Yoder, who preceded her in death on Feb. 2, 1981. She is survived by 4 sons (Nolan W., Glenn A., E. Don, and John P.), a daughter (Marjorie King), 13 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (Jonas Hochstetler), and a sister (Vesta Hochstetler). She was a member of Aurora (Ohio) Mennonite Church and associate member of South Union Mennonite Church at West Liberty, Ohio. Funeral services were held at Kauffman Funeral Home on Dec. 18, in charge of Lynn Miller and at Aurora Mennonite Church on Dec. 19, in charge of Lawrence Brunk; interment in Aurora Mennonite Church cemetery.
Yoder, Paul E., was born at Hubbard, Oreg., on Feb. 21, 1912; died at his home in Goshen, Ind., Dec. 1, 1987; aged 75 y. On May 28, 1939, he was married to Flossie E. Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Janet Yoder and Mary Graber), 4 sons (Perry, E. Charles, Jared, and Jonathan), 18 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Charity Laib, Kathryn Miller, and Marjorie Larson). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and a sister. He was a member of East Goshen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 3, in charge of Frank Byler; interment in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery.
Yoder, Urie P., son of Samuel R. and Jemima (Yoder) Yoder, was born on May 18, 1912; died of a heart attack at Greenwood Furnace, Pa., Dec. 7, 1987; aged 75 y. He is survived by his wife, Luella (Nafzinger) Yoder. Also surviving are 2 brothers (Jonas J. and Jesse), and 3 sisters Katie Yoder, Naomi Hartzler, and Julia Hartzler). He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 10, in charge of Robert L. Hartzler and Thomas S. Kramm; interment in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Belleville, Pa.
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Berry, Ada Culp, daughter of Christian C. and Christina (Good) Culp, was born at Elida, Ohio, Aug. 12, 1890; died at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home, Archbold, Ohio, Dec. 26, 1987; aged 97 y. On Dec. 15, 1912, she was married to Ira Berry, who died on May 9, 1961. Surviving are 3 sons (Andrew, Paul, and Robert), 3 daughters (Kathryn Schantz, Margaret Berry, and Dorothy Hesterman), 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 30, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Huber, Lloyd G., son of Jacob and Bertha (Good) Huber, was born in Chester Co., Pa., Oct. 21, 1908; died of congestive heart failure at Lancaster (Pa.) Hospital, Nov. 21, 1987; aged 79 y. On June 19, 1930, he was married to Elizabeth K. Groff, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Ruth Pellman, Mary Shearer, and Lois Wolgemuth), 7 grandsons, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Henry and Milton), and 2 sisters (Myrtle Saltzman and Bertha Huber). He was preceded in death by one sister (Stella Martin). He was a member of Neffsville Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Nov. 24, in charge of Linford King, Terry Yoder, and Donald Good; interment in Stumptown Mennonite Cemetery.
Kraybill, Norman R., son of Tillman S. and Elizabeth (Rutt) Kraybill, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Sept. 24, 1904; died at his home in Elizabethtown, Pa., Dec. 17, 1987; aged 83 y. He was married to Orpha Erb, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Harold E. and Herbert E.), one daughter (Helen Miller), 7 grandchildren, one brother (John Kraybill), and 2 sisters (Gertrude Miller and Laura Kraybill). He was a member of Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 21, in charge of Russell J. Baer, Richard H. Frank, and Walter L. Keener; interment in Bossler's Cemetery.
Leis, Clayton S., son of Noah B. and Magdalena (Streicher) Leis, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Aug. 12, 1912; died at Stratford General Hospital, Stratford, Ont., Dec. 11, 1987; aged 75 y. On Nov. 22, 1932, he was married to Magdalena Gerber, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Edmund and Albert), 3 daughters (Marjorie Bowles, Helen Kropf, and Laurene Wilhelm), 20 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Clara Roth and Lavina Kraft). He was a member of Poole Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 14, in charge of David Brubacher; interment in the church cemetery.
Miller, Jacob D., son of Daniel and Mary Ann (Yoder) Miller, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, Aug. 9, 1897; died at Parkview Nursing Home, Edgerton, Ohio, Dec. 26, 1987; aged 90 y. On Oct. 25, 1916, he was married to Katie Chupp, who died Feb. 8, 1920. On Feb. 2, 1921, he was married to Mary Ann Schmucker, who died Nov. 24, 1972. Surviving are 4 sons (Frederick, Howard, Glenn, and Willard), 4 daughters (Lulu Stuckey, Edna Rice, Treva Miller, and Mabel Myers), 25 grandchildren, and 43 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Owen Ray). He was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 29, in charge of Charles Gautsche and Roger Steffy; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Rinkenberger, Herman C., was born at Bradford, Ill., Feb. 7, 1900; died at Perry Memorial Hospital, Dec. 18, 1987; aged 87 y. On Oct. 13, 1926, he was married to Elsie May Householder, who died on Dec. 15, 1980. Surviving are one son (Jack) and 3 grandchildren. He was a member of Willow Springs Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Dec. 27, in charge of Brad Faler; interment in Willow Springs Mennonite Church Cemetery.
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Brenneman, Henry B., son of Benedict and Nancy (Hostetler) Brenneman, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, June 7, 1888; died at Kalona, Iowa, Dec. 7, 1987; aged 99 y. On Aug. 15, 1920, he was married to Minnie Knepp, who died on Sept. 21, 1964. Surviving are 4 sons (Dave, Dan, Wally, and Jim), 5 daughters (Ada Fisher, Blanche Brenneman, Irene Brenneman, Lois Gugel, and Virginia Ryan), 16 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. He was a member of East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 10, in charge of Michael Loss, J. John J. Miller, and Lonnie Yoder; interment in East Union Cemetery.
Conrad, Jacob A., son of Jacob K. and Mary (Alliman) Conrad, was born in Wayland, Iowa, Sept. 13, 1889; died at Elm View Care Center, Burlington, Iowa, Jan. 1, 1988; aged 98 y. On Mar. 14, 1914, he was married to Mary Elizabeth Kauffman, who died on Jan. 27, 1970. Surviving are one son (Dale), one daughter (Violet Parsons), 2 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Ida Conrad). He was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 5, in charge of Glen Richard and Kenneth Steckly; interment in Bethel Church Cemetery.
Eisenberger, Benjamin L., Sr., was born at Chambersburg, Pa., Oct. 8, 1906; died at Sarasota, Fla., Dec. 20, 1987; aged 81 y. He was married to Zelda Erb, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Barbara Culpepper), one son (Benjamin L.), 5 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one brother (Edward Eisneberger), and 5 sisters (Helen Betsch, Anna Jones, Lucille Jacoby, Beulah Eisenberger, and Mary Zimmerman). He was a member of Bahia Vista Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Wiegand Brothers Funeral Home on Dec. 22, in charge of Stanlee D. Kauffman and Marvin L. Miller; interment in Sarasota Memorial Park.
Heckler, Elizabeth Alderfer, daughter of Philip and Katy (Moyer) Alderfer, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., Mar. 17, 1896; died at Souderton Mennonite Homes, Souderton, Pa., Dec. 16, 1987; aged 91 y. On Oct. 31, 1917, she was married to Harry B. Heckler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sisters (Susan Landes and Sallie Landes) and one brother (Lewis Alderfer). She was a member of Salford Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Souderton Mennonite Homes on Dec. 18 and at Salford Mennonite Church on Dec. 19, in charge of Curtis Godshall, Willis Miller, John Ruth, and John Sharp; interment in Salford Mennonite Cemetery.
Corrected obituary:, printed in March 1, 1988 isue -- Heckler, Lizzie Alderfer, daughter of Philip and Katy (Moyer) Alderfer, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., Mar. 17, 1896; died at Souderton Mennonite Homes, Souderton, Pa., Dec. 16, 1987; aged 91 y. On Oct. 31, 1917, she was married to Harry B. Heckler, who died on Oct. 3, 1918. Surviving are 2 sisters (Susan Landes and Sallie Landis) and one brother (Lewis Alderfer). She was a member of Salford Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Souderton Mennonite Homes on Dec. 18 and at Salford Mennonite Church on Dec. 19, in charge of Curtis Godshall, Willis Miller, John Ruth, and John Sharp; interment in Mainland United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Henderson, Algerine C., Sr., son of Cecil and Caroline Henderson, was born in Olmstead, Ill., July 7, 1911; died in Memorial Hospital on Dec. 29, 1987; aged 76 y. On May 25, 1937, he was married to Minnie Broyles, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Doris, Bonnie, and Veronica Henderson, Greta J. Adams, and Patricia Dean), 6 sons (Martin C., Algerine C., Jr., Thomas, Anthony, Leonard, and Ronald), 53 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Alimae Henderson). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Charlotte). He was a member of Community Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 4, in charge of Daniel Stoltzfus; interment in Highland Cemetery.
Hunsberger, Hiram N., son of Peter L. and Mary N. Hunsberger, was born in Plumsteadville, Pa., June 15, 1904; died at Gulfport, Miss., Dec. 17, 1987; aged 83 y. on June 24, 1928, he was married to Stella Hendricks, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Mary Miller, Ruthea Currie, Wilma Kauffman, and Hazel Tew), 22 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and one brother (Peter). He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, 5 brothers, one grandchild, and one great-grandchild. He was a member of Gulfhaven Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 19, in charge of Robert Zehr; interment in Gulfhaven Church Cemetery.
Johnson, Maggie S., daughter of John and Sarah (Sentman) Johnson, was born in New Britain Twp., Pa., Mar 11, 1906; died at Souderton, Pa., Dec. 12, 1987; aged 81 y. Surviving is one brother (Walter Johnson). She was a member of Doylestown Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Souderton Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Dec 16, in charge of Curtis Godshall and Ray Yoder; interment in Doylestown Mennonite Cemetery.
Landis, Clara L. Hershey, daughter of Henry H. and Ella (Hostetler) Hershey, was born on Aug. 5, 1909; died at the Ephrata Community Hospital, Ephrata, Pa., Nov. 25, 1987; aged 78 y. She was married to A. Roy Landis, who survives. Also surviving are 2 son (Eugene and Arlen), one daughter (Elthea Martin), 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Esther Lehman and Martha Hershey). She was a member of Lititz Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 28, in charge of Jacob W. Frederick and J. Clair Hollinger; interment in Hess Mennonite Cemetery.
Martin, Ida M. Ebersole, daughter of Daniel and Fannie (Ebersole), was born at Chambersburg, Pa., Nov. 7, 1897; died at Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown, Md., Dec. 7, 1987; aged 90 y. On Nov. 1, 1917, she was married to Leroy S. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 6 daughters (Elizabeth Oberholzer, Pauline Martin, Ruth Showalter, Mary Jane Diller, Ethel Strite, and Dorothy Martin), 5 sons (Richard, Harold, Charles, Lester, and Jacob), 54 grandchildren, 95 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was a member of Reiff Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 11, in charge of Rueben Martin, Earl Miller, Darrel Martin, and David Miller; interment in the church cemetery.
Maxwell, Ida Ellen Sommer, daughter of Simon and Sarah (Lehman) Sommer, was born in Imlay City, Mich., Jan. 21, 1922; died at Millersburg, Ohio, Jan. 1, 1988; aged 65 y. On June 10, 1946, she was married to Ralph Boyd, who died on July 1, 1965. On July 19, 1969, she was married to Warner Maxwell, who died on July 15, 1978. Surviving are one son (James), one stepson (Carl), one stepdaughter (Esther Frink), one brother (David), and 2 sisters (Carrie Chupp and Alma Crilow). She was a member of Grace Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 4, in charge of David R. Clemens and Paul Hartman; interment in Berlin Cemetery.
Mullet, Simon A., son of Abner and Fannie (Shetler) Mullet, was born in Orrville, Ohio, Feb. 4, 1914; died at University Hospitals, Iowa City, Iowa, Nov. 13, 1987; aged 73 y. On Dec. 16, 1941, he was married to Martha Yoder, who died in 1982. On Jan. 1, 1983, he was married to Ida Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Dene and Gary), 3 daughters (Wanda Rediger, Letha Yoder, and Cathy Leach), 4 stepsons (Dale, Nelson, Melvin, and Morris Miller), 2 stepdaughters (Neva Yutzy and Norma Miller), 17 grandchildren, 11 stepgrandchildren, one great-grandson, 3 brothers (Irvin, Henry, and Jake), and 3 sisters (Anna Weaver, Katie Yoder, and Ella Yoder). He was a member of East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 15, in charge of Mel Shetler, Perry Miller, and John Hershberger; interment in Sharon Hill Cemetery.
Myers, Beatrice C. Miller, daughter of George and Nettie (Crist) Miller; adopted by Jacob and Lizzie (Swartley) Detweiler, was born in Meyerstown, Pa., Apr. 12, 1922; died at Harleysville, Pa., Nov. 28, 1987; aged 65 y. On Aug. 23, 1941, she was married to Abraham Myers, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Merrill and Marvin), one daughter (Marilyn Miller), 13 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, one brother (David Miller), one sister (Lottie Diebert), 2 stepbrothers (Earl and Ernest Detweiler), and one stepsister (Pearl Detweiler). She was a member of Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 2, in charge of John L. Ruth and John E. Sharp; interment in Salford Mennonite Cemetery.
Risser, Myra K., daughter of Elias E. and Lizzie (Kraybill) Risser, was born at Lawn, Pa., Jan. 1, 1908; died at United Christian Church Home, Annville, Pa., Oct. 29, 1987; aged 79 y. She was a member of Stauffer Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Rissers Mennonite Church on Nov. 2, in charge of J. Frank Zeager, Carl H. Snavely, and William Houser; interment in Rissers Mennonite Cemetery.
Sanders, Louella P. Shoemaker, daughter of Joseph S. and Elizabeth (Brubaker) Shoemaker, was born in Dakota, Ill., May 20, 1897; died at Eureka, Ill., Nov. 11, 1987; aged 90 y. On June 10, 1919, she was married to W. Russell Sanders, who died on July 31, 1957. She was a member of Freeport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 14, in charge of Robert E. Nolt; interment in Freeport Mennonite Cemetery.
Schrock, Katie Keim, daughter of Joseph B. and Sarah (Heimbuch) Keim, was born at Arthur, Ill., Oct. 10, 1892; died at Goshen, Ind., Dec. 19, 1987; aged 95 y. On Nov. 23, 1909, she was married to Menno Troyer, who died on July 22, 1935. On Oct. 23, 1950, she was married to Jesse Schrock, who died on Sept. 13, 1963. Surviving are one son (Ora Troyer), 3 grandchildren, one brother (Alvin Keim), one halfbrother (George Keim), and 2 halfsisters (Mary Ropp and Dorothy Keim). She was preceded in death by an infant son (Ralph). She was a member of Howard-Miami Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 23, in charge of Ray Keim and Clayton Sommers; interment in Christner Cemetery.
Schrock, Sadie E. Schertz, daughter of Ferdinand and Mary (Garber) Schertz, was born in Roanoke Twp., Ill., June 10, 1892; died at Maple Lawn Home, Eureka, Ill., Dec. 15, 1987; aged 95 y. On Oct. 10, 1917, she was married to William Schrock, who died on June 5, 1971. Surviving are 2 sons (Willard and Ralph), 2 daughters (Ada Hostetler and Mildred Schrock), 9 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 18, in charge of Jack Stalter and Gail Fisher; interment in Steward-Harmony Cemetery.
Showalter, Alva Henry, son of Amos and Lillie (Suter) Showalter, was born in Waynesboro, Va., May 17, 1911; died of acute myelomonocystic leukemia at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., Dec. 2, 1987; aged 76 y. On May 7, 1938, he was married to Mary Frances Driver, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Rhoda), 3 sons (Amos, Nathan, and Samuel), 4 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Elizabeth Martin, Anna Mary**, and Laura), and 3 brothers (Perry, Clark, and Truman Showalter). He was a member of Springdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 24, in charge of Duane Gingerich, Richard Showalter, and Roy Kiser; interment in Springdale Cemetery.
Transcriber's note: "myelomonocystic" as in the original
and 4 daughters are mentioned, but only 3 are named.
**Correction: These are two girls, Anna and Mary - see their father's
obituary - Amos H. Showalter June 22, 1939
- they are named Anna R. & Mary V.
Slabaugh, Alva N., was born at Columbus, Ohio, in January 1914; died of a heart attack at Norfolk (Va.) Hospital on Dec. 20, 1987; aged 73 y. Surviving are one daughter (Kathy S. Alloway), 2 sons (Phillip and Robert L.), 8 grandchildren, and one sister (Sarah Miller). Funeral services were held at Mt. Pleasant Mennonite Church on Dec. 23, in charge of James H. Bergey and Robert Mast; interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Snyder, Esther Brunk, was born in Elida, Ohio, Mar. 30, 1902; died at Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen, Ind., Dec. 13, 1987; aged 85 y. She was married to Frederick Fadner, who died in 1974. On Oct. 29, 1978, she was married to Elvin V. Snyder, who died on Dec. 6, 1985. Surviving are 4 stepdaughters (Edye Casas, Grace Davidson, Betty Stemen, and Ester DeFehr), one stepson (Mario O. Snyder), 12 stepgrandchildren, 4 step-great-grandchildren, and one brother (S. D. Brunk). Funeral services were held at Prairie Street Mennonite Church on Dec. 15, in charge of Charles Cooper; interment in Prairie Street Mennonite Cemetery.
Troyer, Eva E. Yoder, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Oct. 29, 1898; died at Valley View Health Care Center on Nov. 22, 1987; aged 89 y. On Jan. 20, 1953, she was married to Miles Troyer, who died on Dec. 15, 1959. Surviving are one stepson (Darda), 6 step-daughters (Vera Weaver, Grace Helmuth, Fern Erb, Margaret Miller, Dorothy Miller, and Rebecca Bixler), 23 stepgrandchildren, 31 step-great-grandchildren, one brother (Joe), and one sister (Sadie Steiner). She was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 2 sisters .She was a member of the Prairie Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 25, in charge of Charles Cooper and Dorsa J. Mishler; interment in Prairie Street Church Cemetery.
Weaver, Annie Ruth Shank, daughter of Jacob L. and Fannie (Good) Shank, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., Oct. 12, 1901; died at Harrisonburg, Va., Nov. 24, 1987; aged 86 y. On Nov. 25, 1920, she was married to Marion R. Weaver, who died on Apr. 10, 1956. Surviving are one son (Winston O.), and one daughter (Rose F. Rhodes). She was a member of Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 27, in charge of Richard C. Detweiler, Samuel Janzen, and Harold Eshleman; interment in Weavers Church Cemetery.
Wenger, Lester B., son of Benjamin G. and Elizabeth (Stoner) Wenger, was born at Murrell, Pa., Dec. 15, 1909; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., on Jan. 3, 1988; aged 78 y. He was married to Lydia M. Hurst, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (L. Larry and Benjamin H.), 3 daughters (Ann Miller, Elaine Good, and Deborah Landis), and 19 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Samuel S. and John S.). He was a member of Lititz Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan 6, in charge of Jacob W. Frederick, J. Clair Hollinger, and Jay Oberholtzer; interment in Hess Mennonite Cemetery.
Transcribed by Carolyn Hunnicutt, Indiana