Burkhart.- Gladys Loucks, daughter of George S. and Malinda (Davis) Loucks, was born at Scottdale, Pa., Jan. 28, 1901; died of cancer at Goshen, Ind., Feb. 2, 1988; aged 87 y. On Aug. 16, 1927, she was married to Irvin E. Burkhart, who died on Dec. 9, 1977. Surviving are one son (Charles), 2 daughters (Joyce Millen and Charlotte Biris), 7 grandchildren, one great-grandson, and one sister (Georgia Ellen Loucks). She was preceded in death by 2 sisters (Frances Zook and Beulah Loucks). She was a member on the College Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 6, in charge of James H. Waltner; interment in Violett Cemetery.

Hartzler.- Urie D., son of Christian B. and Fannie R. (Kauffman), was born at Belleville, Pa., Feb. 5, 1888; died at Ohesson Manor Nursing Home, Lewistown, Pa., Feb . 1, 1988; aged 99 y. On Feb. 28, 1917, he was married to Mary E. King, who died on Jan. 5, 1960. Surviving are one daughter (Alta Hartzler), one son (Martin S.), 2 foster daughters (Rhoda Peachey and Lorene Kauffman), 6 grandchildren, 15 foster grandchildren, and one brother (Benjamin K.). He was preceded in death by 2 infant daughters, 2 infant sons, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of Allensville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 5, in charge of Paul Bender and Tim Peachey; interment in Allensville Cemetery.

Kreider.- Ada E. Eby, daughter of H. Martin and Lizzie (Hershey) Eby, was born at Paradise, Pa., Oct. 20, 1898; died at Maple Farm Nursing Center, Akron, Pa., Feb. 1, 1988; aged 89 y. She was married to Roy R. Kreider, who died on Feb. 6, 1975. Surviving are 3 sons (Jay, Clyde, and Eby) and one daughter (Thelma Martin). She was preceded in death by one son (Carl). She was a member of Paradise Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 4, in charge of Clair B. Eby and Harold K. Book; interment in Paradise Mennonite Cemetery.

Leaman.- Elmer W., son of Benjamin and Mary (Wenger) Leaman, was born in Upper Leacock Twp., Pa., Oct. 14, 1907; died of cancer at Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 2, 1988; aged 80 y. On June 9, 1929, he was married to Martha Brenneman, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Janet Heistand), 2 step-grandchildren, one step-great-grandchild, one brother (Daniel Leaman), and 3 sisters (Martha Eby, Anna Miller, and Mary Graybill). He was a member of Landisville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 5, in charge of Chester Kurtz, Robert Martin, and Arthur Miller; interment in Landisville Mennonite Cemetery.

Mumaw.- Ruth E. Lehman, daughter of Simeon and Salome (Buzzard) Lehman, was born in Goshen, Ind., Nov. 19, 1896; died at Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen, Ind., Feb. 4, 1988; aged 91 y. On Feb. 19, 1919, she was married to Enos Mumaw, who died on Oct. 20, 1987. Surviving are 3 daughters (Kathryn Stalter, Winifred Wall, and Frances Troyer), 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Hazel Weaver and Edna Yoder), and 2 brothers (Joseph and Wilbur). She was a member of Belmont Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 7, in charge of Duane Beck and Steve Wiebe-Johnson; interment in Prairie Street Cemetery.

Schloneger.- Gladys Hostetler, daughter of Alexander and Mary Jane (Miller) Hostetler, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, Aug. 14, 1904; died of heart failure at Canton, Ohio, Nov. 27, 1987; aged 83 y. On Aug. 18, 1932, she was married to Alvin Schloneger, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Carol Schrock, Janet Lehman, and Myrna Piper), one son (Stanley Schloneger), 11 grandchildren, and one sister (Mattie Zook). She was a member of Beech Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 30, in charge of Paul D. Brunner; interment in Beech Mennonite Cemetery.

Shoup.- Elsie E. Kanagy, daughter of Simon and Emma (Zook) Kanagy, was born at Belleville, Pa., Sept. 17, 1912; died of a heart attack at Morgantown, Pa., Jan. 31, 1988; aged 75 y. On Jan. 3, 1939, she was married to Millard Shoup, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Fern Shoup) and one sister (Sadie Weaver). She was a member of Rockville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Conestoga Mennonite Church on Feb. 3, in charge of Amos K. Stoltzfus, Daniel Esh, and Harvey Z. Stoltzfus; interment in Conestoga Cemetery.

Swartzendruber.- Daniel D., son of Daniel and Catherine (Yoder) Swartzendruber, was born in Iowa, Aug. 25, 1896; died at Tolfree Memorial Hospital, West Branch, Mich., Feb. 6, 1988; aged 91 y. On June 17, 1917, he was married to Mary Maust, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Lloyd, Ray, and George), one daughter (Iva Gascho), 12 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Pigeon River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 9, in charge of Luke Yoder and Kenneth Dietzel; interment in the church cemetery.

Welty.- Susan Jane Gerber, daughter of Jacob M. and Lina (Sommer) Gerber, was born at Dalton, Ohio, Apr. 25, 1896; died at Dalton, Ohio, Feb. 6, 1988; aged 91 y. On Nov. 26, 1916, she was married to David N. Welty, who died on June 1, 1948. Surviving are one son (Denver), one daughter (Edith Pinnicks), 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Elmer, Leo, and Willis), and one sister (Hilda Lehman). She was a member of Sonnenberg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 10, in charge of Richard F. Ross; interment in Sonnenberg Mennonite Church Cemetery.

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Amstutz.- Edna, daughter of Solomon and Barbara (Hofstetter) Amstutz, was born in Hesston, Kans., Mar. 10, 1906; died of a heart attack in Wayne Co., Ohio, Feb. 10, 1988; aged 81 y. She was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Schowalter Villa on Feb. 12, in charge of Wesley Jantz and Phil Bedsworth; interment in East Lawn Cemetery.

Correction (printed in April 19 issue, moved here for convenience): The places of birth and death for Edna Amstutz in the Mar. 8 issue were reversed. She was born in Wayne County, Ohio, and died in Hesston, Kans.

Becker.- Fred William, son of Fred and Elizabeth (Stutzman) Becker, was born at Wauseon, Ohio, Oct. 16, 1896; died at Toledo, Ohio, Feb. 12, 1988; aged 91 y. On Mar. 20, 1919, he was married to Katie Beck, who died in 1972. Surviving are one daughter (Meredith Gillen), one son (Lowell Becker), 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He was a member of Bancroft Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Neville Funeral Home Chapel on Feb. 15, in charge of Phil Ebersole; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Berkey.- Sadie, daughter of Harry and Mary (Gindlesperger) Berkey, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., May 5, 1903; died at Memorial Hospital on Feb. 6, 1988; aged 84 y. Surviving is one sister (Ruth Yoder). She was a member of Blough Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 8, in charge of David Mishler and Elvin Holsopple; interment in Blough Cemetery.

Bishop.- Elizabeth Hangey, daughter of Benjamin and Amanda Hangey, was born in Harleysville, Pa., Dec. 6, 1892; died at Souderton (Pa.) Mennonite Home on Feb. 9, 1988; aged 95 y. She was married to Harry A. Derstine, who died in 1949. She was later married to Rhine Bishop, who died in 1969. Surviving is one stepson (Russell Bishop). One son (Robert) died at birth. She was a member of Rockhill Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Souderton Mennonite Church on Feb. 13, in charge of Russell Detweiler and Curtis Godshall; interment in Rockhill Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Cross.- Howard, son of Mahlon and Edna (Bontrager) Cross, was born in Midland, Mich., Sept. 14, 1920; died of a heart attack at Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Nov. 16, 1987; aged 67 y. On June 4, 1944, he was married to Sylvia Weirich, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Bob and Gary), 4 grandsons, one sister (Mrs. Alvin Thomas), 3 brothers (Melvin, Alvin, and Mahlon, Jr.), his stepmother (Clara Cross), 3 stepbrothers, and one stepsister. He was a member of North Goshen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Harvey Chupp, Darrell Hostetler, and Cliff Miller; interment in Miller Cemetery.

Eichelberger.- Louis, Sr., son of George and Fannie (Egli) Eichelberger, was born in Hopedale, Ill., Mar. 24, 1897; died at Glendale, Ariz*., Jan. 30, 1988; aged 90 y. On May 4, 1922, he was married to Louella Bechler, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Ruby Walstra), 5 sons (Ray, Glen, Dale, Louis, Jr., and Marvin), 22 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Levi). He was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Dorothy and Martha) and one son (George). He was a member of Hopewell Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 3, in charge of John F. Murray; interment in Hopewell Cemetery.
*[Should be Glendale, Arizona - Correction by Mona Mann]

Hartman.- Harold William, son of William and Mary (Everest) Hartman, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., July 9, 1908; died in Fairfax, Iowa, Jan. 14, 1988; aged 79 y. On Nov. 26, 1931, he was married to Ruth Leinbach, who died Feb. 6, 1973. Surviving are 3 sons (Dean, Keith, and Max), 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Ruth Barkey and Esther Yoder), and 2 brothers (Raymond and Earl). He was a member of Olive Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 18, in charge of J. C. Wenger and Dale Shenk; interment in Olive Cemetery.

Hecker.- Elva Immel, daughter of John and Anna (Hostetler) Immel, was born in Tuscarawas Co., Ohio; died at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, Ohio, Feb. 13, 1988; aged 95 y. She was married to Melvin Hecker, who died on May 19, 1983. Surviving are one son (Paul), 2 daughters (Marjorie Hughes and Dorothy Burger), 11 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 2 halfbrothers (Walter and Garrison Immel), and 2 halfsisters (Edna Ludwick and Esther Hershberger). She was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Butler-Varns Funeral Home on Feb. 16, in charge of Alvin Kanagy; interment in Walnut Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Hertzler.- Clara Matilda Klingle, daughter of Ernest and Matilda (Stucke) Klingle, was born on Aug. 21, 1904; died at Newport News, Va., Feb. 6, 1988; aged 83 y. She was married to Mark Hertzler, who died on Mar. 16, 1966. Surviving is one son (Nathan). She was a member of Warwick River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 9, in charge of Truman H. Brunk, Jr., Truman H. Brunk, Sr., and Nelson Burkholder; interment in the church cemetery.

Immel.- Verna, daughter of Alvin and Malinda (Sommers) Immel, died at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, Ohio, Feb. 15, 1988; aged 78 y. Surviving is one sister (Iona Kuhn). She was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. She was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Smith Funeral Home on Feb. 17, in charge of Arnold Klaiber; interment in Walnut Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Peachey.- Aaron J., son of John S. and Sallie S. (Yoder) Peachey, was born in Mifflin Co., Pa., Nov. 9, 1896; died at Valley View Haven, Belleville, Pa., Feb. 13, 1988; aged 91 y. On Dec. 11, 1921, he was married to Katie M. Peachey, who died on May 6, 1987. Surviving are 4 sons (Urie J., John D., Earl A., and Sanford), 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Saloma Yoder, Mary G. Peachey, Annie B. Yoder, and Linnie L. Peachey), and one brother (Elam C.). He was a member of Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 17, in charge of Max Zook and Erie Renno; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.

Schrock.- Laura Garber, daughter of Valentine and Lena (Camp) Garber, was born on Jan. 18, 1892; died at Maple Lawn Health Center, Eureka, Ill., Jan. 27, 1892; aged 96 y. On Jan. 23, 1913, she was married to Joel Schrock, who died on July 1, 1925. Surviving are 2 sons (Mearl and Milton), one daughter (Esther Schrock), 9 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 3 sisters. She was a member of Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 30, in charge of Jack Stalter, Gail Fisher, and Larry Tate; interment in Stewart-Harmony Cemetery.

Shelly.- Anna E. Myer, daughter of Linton and Katie (Stauffer) Myer, was born at Talmage, Pa., Feb. 17, 1916; died of a massive heart attack on Feb. 8, 1988; aged 71 y. On Nov. 20, 1937, she was married to Menno Z. Shelly, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Jay Harold, Robert, and Glenn), 5 daughters (Ethel, Lois Wenger, Ruth Ann Charles, Doris Zimmerman, and Dolores), 16 grandchildren, 6 brothers (Elmer, John, Paul, Robert, Earl, and Lloyd), and one sister (Alma Brackbill). She was a member of Mt. Hope Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Hernley Mennonite Church on Feb. 11, in charge of Ellis Leaman, David Hess, and Earl Sensenig; interment in the Hernley Mennonite Cemetery.

Sommer.- Barbara Brubaker, daughter of Jacob E. and Barbara (Ebersole) Brubaker, was born in Lancaster, Pa., Mar. 28, 1931; died of cancer at Wooster (Ohio) Community Hospital on Feb. 12, 1988; aged 56 y. On Aug. 11, 1951, she was married to Don Sommer, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Jon, Hugh, Lynn, and Kristen), one granddaughter, and one sister (Naomi Fast). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Clarence and John). She was a member of Kidron Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Feb. 14, in charge of Bill Detweiler and Dick Wolf; interment in Kidron Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Sommerfeld.- Harold, son of Jacob and Matie (Young) Sommerfeld, was born in Canton, Kans., Mar. 7, 1905; died at Hesston, Kans., Feb. 8, 1988; aged 82 y. On Aug. 2, 1931, he was married to Ida Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Dean), 3 grandsons, 2 brothers (Clarence and Raymond), and one sister (Bertha Selzer). He was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 11, in charge of Peter Wiebe, Carl Wiebe, Paul A. Friesen, and Phil Bedsworth; interment in East Lawn Cemetery.

Strong.- Emma Wenger, daughter of David and Emma (Cauffman) Wenger, was born in Shippensburg, Pa., June 19, 1908; died at Holy Spirit Hospital on Feb. 12, 1988; aged 79 y. On Dec. 25, 1935, she was married to William Strong, who died in July 1964. Surviving are 3 daughters (Betty K. Zehr, Marilyn J. Leamon, and E. Carole Smith) and 7 grandchildren. She was a member of Slate Hill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 15, in charge of Samuel J. Troyer and Paul Nisly; interment in Slate Hill Cemetery.

Stucky.- Albert, son of Jake and Mary (Gerig) Stucky, was born in Leo, Ind., Aug. 22, 1890; died at Parkview Memorial Hospital on Jan. 29, 1988; aged 98 y. On Apr. 9, 1914, he was married to Anna Stuckey, who died in February 1973. Surviving are one son (Paul), 4 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one son (Verdon), 3 brothers (Jess, Joe, and Noah), one sister (Anna Gratz), and one stepsister (Chrystal Yoder). He was a charter member of Leo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 1, in charge of Martin L. Brandenberger; interment in Leo Cemetery.

Stutzman.- John C., son of Ervin J. and Lydia (Bontrager) Stutzman, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Jan. 31, 1921; died at Iowa City, Iowa, Jan. 28, 1988; aged 67 y. On Jan. 1, 1942, he was married to Martha Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Claretta McArtor, Laverta Steiner, and Laverna Troyer), 3 sons (Merle, John E., and Harold), 15 grandchildren, 5 brothers (Omar, Levi, E. J., Leroy, and Stanley), and 4 sisters (Barbara Bender, Ada Stutzman, Alta Widmer, and Ann Raber). He was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Idella and Marcia). 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 31, in charge of Orie Wenger; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Suter.- C. Justus, son of Eugene C. and Nellie (Heatwole) Suter, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., July 3, 1907; died at Oak Lea Nursing Home, Harrisonburg, Va., Feb. 15, 1988; aged 80 y. On June 29, 1927, he was married to Della Pearl Weaver, who died on May 5, 1986. Surviving are one daughter (Dorothy Showalter), one son (Donald), 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one brother (James), and 2 sisters (Mary Suter and Grace Grove). He was a member of Mount Clinton Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held at Weavers Mennonite Church on Feb. 17, in charge of Paul L. Kratz, Glendon L. Blosser, and Roy D. Roth; interment in Weavers Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Swartzendruber.- Ora M., son of Mahlon and Barbara (Hershberger) Swartzendruber, was born at Wellman, Iowa, Sept. 11, 1907; died at Wellman, Iowa, Feb. 1, 1988; aged 80 y. On Dec. 30, 1930, he was married to Bertha Miller, who died on Nov. 28, 1980. On June 26, 1982, he married Mary Agnes LaMar, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Elwood), 4 daughters (Mrs. Leland Graber, Janice Graber, Wanda Swartzendruber, and Myrna Moyer), 9 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Clarence and Emerson), and 3 sisters (Cordelle Yoder, Genevieve Yoder, and Mabel Zook). He was a member of Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 4, in charge of Orie Wenger; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

Wilker.- Laura Bast, daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Schultz) Bast, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Sept. 16, 1909; died of heart failure at Stratford Hospital on Jan. 29, 1988; aged 78 y. On Oct. 28, 1931, she was married to Daniel Wilker, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Marion Breedon and Lauretta Bender), one son (Elroy), and 4 sisters (Mary Erb, Emma Lebold, Clara Zehr, and Vera Erb). She was preceded in death by one son (William), one daughter (Frieda), one grandchild, 3 brothers (George, Sam, and Elvy), and one sister (Elizabeth Gerber).

Correction - (Printed April 5, moved here for convenience): Some information from the obituary of Laura Bast Wilker was omitted in the Mar. 8 issue: She was a member of Riverdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 1, in charge of Glenn Zehr and David K. Jantzi; interment in the Riverdale Church Cemetery.

Wyse.- Miriam Johns, daughter of Ira and Elizabeth (Rickert) Johns, was born in Goshen, Ind., Mar. 6, 1909; died at Green Hills Center West Liberty, Ohio, Feb. 2, 1988; aged 78 y. Surviving are 3 sons (Arthur, L. Arnold, and LaMar Wyse), one daughter (Kathy Sommers), 14 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Vivian Schlabach, Vesta Kauffman, Mary Birkey, and Pauline Horst), and 2 brothers (Daniel and Galen Johns). She was preceded in death by one sister (Vera Stutzman). She was a member of South Union Mennonite Church, where a graveside service was held on Feb. 3, in charge of Lynn Miller. A memorial service was held on Feb. 4 at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, Goshen, Ind.

Yoder.- Al J., son of Jeff and Vena (Stutzman) Yoder, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, June 22, 1909; died at Parkview Manor, Wellman, Iowa, Feb. 14, 1988; aged 78 y. On Nov. 28, 1946, he was married to Olivia Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Linda Wade and Rosalee Andreas) and 3 grandchildren. He was a charter member of Kalona Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 17, in charge of David Groh; interment in Sharon Hill Cemetery.

Yoder.- David K., son of Joseph and Barbara (King) Yoder, was born on Apr. 28, 1899; died at Valley View Haven, Belleville, Pa., Feb. 3, 1988; aged 88 y. He was married to Carrie E. Yoder, who died on May 22, 1987. Surviving are 2 sons (Melvin J . and Earl D.), 2 daughters (Shirley Rapp and Darlis Strawser), 18 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one brother (John W.). He was preceded in death by one son, one daughter, 2 sisters, and a brother. He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 6, in charge of Robert L. Hartzler and Sanford Shetler; interment in Allensville Mennonite Cemetery.

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Biehn.- Aaron B., son of Aaron and Mary (Bowman) Biehn, was born in Strasburg, Ont., Jan. 14, 1898; died at Lanigan Union Hospital, Lanigan, Sask., Dec. 4, 1987; aged 89 y. On Mar. 2, 1927, he was married to Melinda Shantz, who died in 1964. Surviving are one daughter (Beatrice Sauder), one son (Donald), 5 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Sharon Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 8, in charge of James Mullett; interment in Sharon Church cemetery.

Blosser.- Emily Kathryn Slaubaugh, daughter of William and Naomi (Hooley) Slaubaugh, was born in Wellman, Iowa, Mar. 12, 1914; died of a heart attack at Iowa City, Iowa, Feb. 7, 1988; aged 73 y. On Jan. 12, 1935, she was married to Oren D. Blosser, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Marcus E., John D., and James W.), 7 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, one brother, and 2 sisters. She was a member of Parnell Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at English River Church of the Brethren on Feb. 10. in charge of Larry Evers, Eugene Blosser, and Rod Moore; interment in Brethren Cemetery.

Cressman.- Margaret, was born in Hamilton, Ont., Aug. 13, 1914; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Dec. 2, 1987; aged 73 y. On June 28, 1941, she was married to Eben Cressman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Mamie and Paul). She was a member of Wanner Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 5, in charge of Paul Martin.

Culp.- Amos D., son of Dewayne D. and Martha (Zook) Culp, was born at Fairview, Mich., Jan. 23, 1916; died at Goshen, Ind., Feb. 11, 1988; aged 71 y. On Jan. 2, 1948, he was married to Amelia Bontrager, who died on Oct. 4, 1979. Surviving are 4 sisters (Marie Refior, Ann Howard, Ada Bender, and Irene Bellomy) and one brother (Ralph). He was preceded in death by one brother (Charles). He was a member of College Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 15, in charge of James H. Waltner; interment in Violett Cemetery.

Good.- Leon W., son of Monroe H. and Katie (Witwer) Good, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Apr. 1, 1927; died of cancer at St. Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 13, 1988; aged 60 y. On Sept. 4, 1948, he was married to E. Pearl Petersheim, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Leonard W. and Ronald E.), 2 daughters (Doris J. Myers and Patsy A. Horning), 10 grandchildren, his parents, 2 sisters (Mildred Hess and Arlene Martin), and 3 brothers (Richard W., Monroe W., and Clair W.). He was a member of Forest Hills Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 16, in charge of J. Lester Graybill and Mark R. Wenger; interment in Bowmansville Mennonite Cemetery.

Groh.- Ivan, died on Jan. 11, 1988; aged 88 y. In 1927, he was married to Nora Weber, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 children (Joyce and Bruce). Funeral services were held at Wanner Mennonite Church on Jan. 15, in charge of Paul Martin.

Headings.- Howard J., was born in Logan Co., Ohio, Oct. 7, 1920; died at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio, Feb. 3, 1988; aged 67 y. On Dec. 6, 1943, he was married to Miriam Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Philip, Ronald, William, and David), 4 daughters (Christine Wenger, Marilyn Kennel, Cathy Wagler, and Sharon Werner), 19 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Harley, Sanford, Eugene, and Robert), and 2 sisters (Dorothy Nell and Iona Boshart). He was preceded in death by one grandson and one brother. He was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 6, in charge of Eldon King and Larry Augsburger; interment in Oak Grove Church Cemetery.

Helmick.- Georgia Cunningham, daughter of Job and Bess (Ash) Cunningham, was born in Mineral Co., W. Va., Sept. 24, 1901; died at Oak-Lea Nursing Home, Harrisonburg, Va., Feb. 9, 1988; aged 86 y. On Jan. 21, 1920, she was married to Chester M. Helmick, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Betty Klopfenstein, Georgia Lois Helmick, and Mary McDonald), 6 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Lynnwood Chester). She was a member of Pinto Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 12, in charge of Robert Johnson, Bruce Yoder, and Roy Bender; interment in Pinto Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Kauffman.- Daniel Webster, son of Feltie and Susan (Miller) Kauffman was born in Guymon, Okla., Sept. 12, 1909; died at Memorial Hospital, Guymon, Okla., Feb. 13, 1988; aged 78 y. He was married to Kathryn Troyer, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Roberta Gallegos), one son (Lonnie), 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Lulu Johnson, Effie Sweigart, Ruth Rhodes, and Mable Reith), and 4 brothers (Emery, Sam, Ed, and John). He was a member of the Perryton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Guymon, Okla., in charge of Wallace Jantz; interment in Elmhurst Cemetery.

Moyer.- Lizzie A., daughter of Irwin and Sallie (Alderfer) Moyer, was born in Salford Twp., Pa., Sept. 19, 1902; died at Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Feb. 4, 1988; aged 85 y. Surviving is one sister (Florence Johnston). She was preceded in death by one brother (Raymond) and 2 sisters (Nora and Edith Allebach). She was a member of Towamencin Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Souderton Mennonite Home on Feb. 10, in charge of Curtis Godshall, Glenn Alderfer, and Harold Fly; interment in Towamencin Mennonite Cemetery.

Rivera.- Karen A. Yoder, daughter of Mose J. and Verba E. (Troyer) Yoder, was born in Hutchinson, Kans., Mar. 29, 1945; died of cancer at Wooster, Ohio, Feb. 18, 1988; aged 42 y. Surviving are 2 sons (Clifford W. and Eric K. Kuhns), 2 daughters (Angela Duke and Pamela Kuhns), one grandson, 2 brothers (Harold and Vaden Yoder), and 4 sisters (Shirlee Miller, Kristina Schemrich, Leota Underwood, and Mary Potts). She was preceded in death by an infant brother (Gilbert Yoder). She was a member of Wooster Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 21, in charge of Wayne A. Nitzsche; interment in Salem Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Stoltzfus.- Jesse, son of Mast and Mary (Beiler) Stoltzfus, was born in Caernarvon Twp., Pa., Oct. 8, 1911; died at Reading, Pa., Feb. 22, 1988; aged 76 y. On Nov. 29, 1932, he was married to Sadie M. Fisher, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Chester, Clyde, and Leroy) and 3 daughters (Reba Yoder, Anna Mae Eby, and Erma Kauffman). He was preceded in death by one son (Howard) and one daughter (Joyce). He was s. member of Conestoga Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 25, in charge of Nathan Stoltzfus, Kenneth Mull, Chester Martin, and Harvey Z. Stoltzfus; interment in Conestoga Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder.- Madonna Miller, daughter of Harold J. and Ethel (Norwood) Miller, was born in LaGrange Co., Ind., Jan. 23, 1935; died at Winston-Salem, N.C., Jan. 29, 1988; aged 53 y. She was married to Allen K. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Margaretha Akers and Dorothea Yoder), 2 sons (Allan, Jr., and Denton), 2 grandchildren, her parents, 3 sisters (Mrs. Sidney Brubachert, Mrs. Genie Kehr, and Mrs. Eva Burroway), and one brother (Daniel Miller). She was preceded in death by one brother (William). She was a member of Oak Hill Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Feb. 1, in charge of Sam Weaver, Dan Smucker, Adonna Nissley, B. Charles Hostetter, and Marlin Yoder; interment in Oak Hill Church Cemetery.

Zook.- Ellrose D., son of Uriel S. and Kathryn (Durr) Zook, was born at Allensville, Pa., Oct. 2, 1907; died of a heart attack at Goshen, Ind., Feb. 14, 1988; aged 80 y. On Aug. 1, 1934, he was married to Frances Loucks, who died on May 5, 1881. Surviving are 2 sons (Mervin D. and Merlin W.), 5 grandchildren, and 5 brothers (Lester, Merle, Alphie, Floyd, and David). He was preceded in death by one brother (Leroy) and one sister (Ethel Peachey). He was a member of College Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 16, in charge of James H. Waltner. Further services were held at the Murphy Funeral Home, Scottdale, Pa., on Feb. 18, in charge of Bob Johnson; interment in Alverton Cemetery.

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Blough.- Josiah, son of Jeremiah and Polly (Eash) Blough, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Mar. 26, 1892; died at Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., Feb. 20, 1988; aged 95 y. He was married to Mary M. Eppley, who died on Sept. 10, 1973. Surviving are one son (Clifford L.), one daughter (Dorene Cauffiel), 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. He was a member of Blough Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 20, in charge of David Mishler and Sanford Shetler; interment in the church cemetery.

Eash.- E. Jean Eicher, daughter of Joseph P. and Katherine (Kauffman) Eicher, was born in Burr Oak, Mich., Jan. 1, 1932; died at her home in Mishawaka, Ind., Jan. 14, 1988; aged 56 y. On Sept. 1, 1951, she was married to Floyd L. Eash, who died on July 10, 1987. Surviving are her mother, 2 daughters (Margaret L. Hall and Mary L. Winkelman), 4 sons (Stanley L., Eldon L., Jonathan L., and David L.), 15 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Joan and Esther), and 2 brothers (Earl and Ernest). She was a member of Kern Road Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Locust Grove Mennonite Church on Jan. 16, in charge of LeRoy Kennel; interment in the Locust Grove Cemetery.

Grieser.- Christian, son of Benjamin and Anna (Oswald) Grieser, was born at Fulda, Minn., Dec. 23, 1898; died at Moundridge Manor, Moundridge, Kans., Feb. 27, 1988; aged 89 y. On June 2, 1926, he was married to Catherine Huebert. Surviving are 2 sons (Joel and Don), 2 daughters (Joanne Stehman and Sue Knott), 19 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Rose Waters and Kathryn Kerler), and one brother (Daniel). Funeral services were held at the Lake Region Mennonite Church on Mar. 1, in charge of Glenn Birky and Stanley Birky; interment in the church cemetery.

Grove.- Michael W., son of Aaron H. and Amanda (Witmer) Grove, was born in East Donegal Twp., Pa., Jan. 10; 1900; died in Conoy Twp., Pa., Feb. 27, 1988; aged 88 y. On June 10, 1926, he was married to Elizabeth Stoner, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Vida Jean), one son (Michael L.), 4 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Mount Joy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 2, in charge of Shelley R. Shellenberger and Joe N. Sherer; interment in Kraybill Mennonite Cemetery.

Hahn.- Mary Jane, daughter of Charles and Viola (Steiner) Hahn, was born at Orrville, Ohio, July 13, 1917; died in Wooster (Ohio) Community Hospital on Feb. 16, 1988; aged 70 y. Surviving is one brother (George). She was a member of Orrville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held in Grosser Funeral Home, Orrville, Ohio, in charge of Barbara Moyer Lehman; interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Kauffman.- William Lester, son of Daniel and Mattie Kauffman, was born in Kenmare, N.Dak., Dec. 22, 1913; died of a heart attack at Woodburn, Oreg., Feb. 25, 1988; aged 74 y. On Aug. 17, 1935, he was married to Juanita Kenagy, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Ray Kauffman, Joyce Yoder, and Avon Kauffman), 12 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Tim and Freeman), and 4 sisters (Minnie Roth, Lela Richerson, Mabel Shank, and Orpha Saucy). He was preceded in death by one child (Billie). He was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 29, in charge of John Garber and Steve Good; interment in Zion Church Cemetery.
Miller.- Ezra J., son of John J. and Sarah E. Miller, was born in Mio, Mich., Mar. 26, 1917; died by accidental drowning at Leo, Ind., Feb. 29, 1988; aged 70 y. On May 17, 1941, he was married to Bertha Amanda Cashman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Duwayne), 2 daughters (Elsie Carol Vinson and Diane Delagrange), 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Anna Troyer, Deliah Yoder, Clara Schwartz, and Marie Beachy), and one brother (Jake). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers (Levi, Andrew, and Clarence) and one sister (Edna). He was a member of Leo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 4, in charge of Martin Brandenberger; interment in the Leo Cemetery.

Mininger.- A. Gail Meyers, daughter of Paul and Evelyn (Alderfer) Meyers, was born in Sellersville, Pa., Oct. 30, 1952; died at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Salisbury Township, Pa., Feb. 24, 1988; aged 34 y. She was married to Timothy Mininger, who survives. Also surviving are her parents, one son (Jared), twin daughters (Abigail and Amanda), her maternal grandmother (Anna K. Alderfer), 4 sisters (Yvonne Bishop, Joy Lapp, Renee Booz, and Beth Rittenhouse), and 3 brothers (Quinton, Timothy, and Tracy Meyers). She was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Feb. 27, in charge of Gerald A. Clemmer and Robert L. Shreiner; interment in Souderton Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Nyce.- Betty Clemens, daughter of Jacob C. and Hannah C. Clemens, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Aug. 23, 1915; died at Souderton Mennonite Homes, Souderton, Pa., Feb. 23, 1988; aged 72 y. On Mar. 26, 1937, she was married to J. David Nyice, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Alyce Peifer, Rhoda May Massanari, and Margaret C. Waltner), 3 sons (Joseph C., James David, and Charles C.), 12 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Ernest and James R. Clemens), and one sister (Ruth Landis). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Paul R. and Jacob R. Clemens). She was a member of Plains Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 27, in charge of Gerald C. Studer and Richard J. Lichty; interment in Plains Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Peachey.- Mark David, son of John A. and Carol (Troyer) Peachey, was born in Sarasota, Fla., Dec. 15, 1973; died as a result of a farming accident at Sarasota, Fla., Feb. 20, 1988; aged 14 y. Surviving are 3 brothers (John Stephen, Glenn Allen, and Troy Eugene) and 2 sisters (Marcia Joy and Mary Joy). Funeral services were held at Bahia Vista Mennonite Church on Feb. 25, in charge of Stanlee D. Kauffman; interment in Manasota Memorial Park.

Wyse.- Robert A., son of Daniel and Cora (Yoder) Wyse, was born in Midland, Mich., Jan. 25, 1932; died at Attica, Mich., Dec. 31, 1987; aged 55 y. He was married to Lucinda ___, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Carol Wyse and Joyce Cottman), one son (Bruce), his mother, one granddaughter, and one sister (Joanne Shank). Funeral services were held at the Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer, Mich., in charge of Robert Chambers; interment in Attica Twp. Cemetery.

Yoder.- Gertrude R., daughter of Daniel M. and Anna (Miller) Yoder, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, June 17, 1893; died at Wooster, Ohio, Feb. 27, 1988; aged 94 y. Surviving is one foster daughter (Corine Slater). She was a member of Berlin Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the McIntyre Funeral Home, Wooster, in charge of David R. Clemens and Paul Hummel; interment in Fryburg (Ohio) Cemetery.

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Bauman.- Fannie, daughter of Ira and Matilda (Groff) Bauman, was born in Kitchener, Ont., Mar. 16, 1895; died at Cambridge, Ont., Feb. 24, 1988; aged 92 y. Surviving are one brother (Mel Bauman) and one sister (Emma Erb). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Roy and Leander) and 2 sisters (Martha and Ilda). She was a member of Erb St. Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 28, in charge of Wilmer Martin; interment in Erb St. Mennonite Cemetery.

Brubaker.- Elam B., was born in Rapho Twp., Pa., Apr. 4, 1898; died at the Mennonite Home, Manheim Twp., Pa., Feb. 7, 1988; aged 89 y. He was married to Margaret ___, who died in 1976. Surviving are 3 daughters (Grace F. Stauffer, Lois B. Peters, and Dorothy F. Graybill), 2 sons (James F. and Luke F. Brubaker), 16 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, one brother (Paris 0. Brubaker), and one sister (Anna Brubaker). He was a member of Mount Joy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 10, in charge of Shelley Shellenberger, Joe Sherer, and Clarence Stauffer; interment in Erisman Mennonite Cemetery.

Frey.- Iola Miller, daughter of John and Lucinda (Hostetler) Miller, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, July 8, 1904; died at La Grange (Ind.) Hospital, Jan. 5, 1988; aged 83 y. On Sept. 4, 1943, she was married to Floyd A. Frey, who survives. Also surviving are one stepdaughter (Lois Miller), one stepson (Loren Frey), and 6 stepgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 4 sisters. She was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 8, in charge of Gene Troyer and Craig Garber; interment in the Townline Cemetery.

Gerber.- Menno S., son of Samuel and Magdalena (Sears) Gerber, was born in Groveland, Ill., May 24, 1900; died at Morton, Ill., Mar. 2, 1988; aged 87 y. On Aug. 31, 1922, he was married to Lavina C. Heiser, who survives. Also surviving are 4 grandsons, 4 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Ruth King). He was preceded in death by one daughter, one great-granddaughter, 2 sisters, and one brother. He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 6, in charge of Glen A. Horner; interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Gingrich.- David Alan, son of Lloyd W. and Rachel (Musser) Gingrich, was born in Chambersburg, Pa., May 28, 1957; died at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pa., Jan. 20, 1988; aged 30 y. On July 12, 1980, he was married to Charlene Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Jacob and Micah) and 2 sisters (Rita Strite and Karen Gingrich). He was a member of Mercersburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 23, in charge of Doug Miller, Enos Martin, David Kent, and Mahlon Eshleman; interment in Mercersburg Cemetery.

Hertzler.- Milford Raymond, son of Henry and Anna (Shenk) Hertzler, was born at Denbigh, Va., Mar. 19, 1908; died of congestive heart failure at Harrisonburg, Va., Feb. 26, 1988; aged 79 y. Qn Oct. 5, 1932, he was married to Ada Hostetter, who survives. Also surviving are one son (James R. Hertzler), 2 daughters (Carolyn G. Presley and Janice L. Gerber), 12 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Arthur V., Harry, and Oliver W. Hertzler), and 5 sisters (Lois Hostetter, Ruth Shank, Osie Ziegler, Edith Wenger, and Dora Brunk). He was a member of Lindale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 29, in charge of Lynn Miller and Randy Schweitzer; interment in Lindale Mennonite Church Cemetery

King.- Daniel David, son of David S. and Barbara (Kauffman) King, was born at Larned, Kans., July 27, 1898; died at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 28, 1988; aged 89 y. On Mar. 2, 1924, he was married to Sylva May King, who died in January 1987. Surviving are 2 sons (Chester F. and Harold L. King), 4 daughters (Joyce M. King Juanita Porter, Carolyn J. King, and Carol Sue Lmdsey), 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandsons, and 4 sisters (Mary King, Ella King, May Rushly, and Ruth Rushly). He was preceded in death by one son. He was a member of Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 3, in charge of Darrell Zook and Jim Maust; interment in Clearfork Cemetery.

Landis.- Katie Irene Bergey, daughter of Jonas and Lizzie (Willouer) Bergey, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Oct. 16, 1909; died at Rockhill Mennonite Community, Sellersville, Pa., Mar. 7, 1988; aged 78 y. On Dec. 18, 1926, she was married to Linford J. Landis, Sr., who died in June 1971. Surviving are 2 daughters (Dorothy L. Hagey Haberle and Kathryn E. Campbell), 3 sons (Linford B., Richard B., and James B. Landis), 19 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, one sister (Elizabeth W. Bergey), and one brother (Jonas W. Bergey). She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 9, in charge of John L. Derstine and Floyd M. Hackman; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.

Leaman.- Ethel Barge, daughter of Witmer J. and Elnora (Esbenshade) Barge, was born in Sterling, Ill., Nov. 5, 1906; died at Mountville, Pa., Feb. 27, 1988; aged 81 y. On June 6, 1929, she was married to Ivan D. Leaman, who survives. Also surviving are 6 daughters (Lois A Garber, Marian M. Neff, Alta J. Metzler, Esther E. Kniss, Ethel M. Sell, and Mary E. Luniga), 2 sons (Ivan B. and James R. Leaman), 29 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Anna Leaman and Elnora Cope). She was a member of Columbia Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Millersville Mennonite Church on Mar. 2, in charge of Abram Charles, Paul K. Charles, and J. Clyde Shenk; interment in Mellinger's Mennonite Cemetery.

Leichty.- David F., Sr., son of Benjamin and Mary (Shantz) Leichty, was born in Noble, Iowa, Aug. 18, 1906; died at Goshen, Ind., Mar. 1, 1988; aged 81 y. On June 28, 1931, he was married to Helen Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Warren and David, Jr.), 3 daughters (Genevieve Schwartzentruber, Delia Herr, and Evelyn Hostetler), 17 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter (Kathryn Mullet) and 2 brothers (Henry and William). He was a member of College Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 3, in charge of Nancy Kauffmann and Philip K. Clemens; interment in Violett Cemetery.

Martin.- Leah Bauman, daughter of Eli and Catherine (Brubacher) Bauman, was born in Osceola Co., Iowa, Aug. 27, 1913; died at K-W Hospital, Kitcheners Ont., Feb. 25, 1988; aged 74 y. On June 26, 1934, she was married to Emmanuel Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 11 children (Reta Martin, Alice Buschert, Laverne Martin, Grace Schweitzer, Barbara Gingrich, Kenneth, Ernest, Murray, David, and Donald Martin, and Elaine Pearce), 31 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Barbara Frey). She was a member of Elmira Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 28, in charge of Ray Brubacher and Mary Schiedel; interment in Elmira Mennonite Cemetery.

Martin.- Mary E. Risser, daughter of Martin and Martha (Eshelman) Risser, was born in Reid, Md., Dec. 31, 1894; died at Menno Haven Chambersburg, Pa., Feb. 8, 1988; aged 93 y. On Dec. 15, 1915, she was married to Menno S. Martin, who died on Oct. 26, 1957. Surviving are 3 daughters (Ula R., Ada, and Cora Martin) and one son (Omar Martin). She was a member of Mt. Olive Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 11, in charge of Lynn Martin and Glenn Martin; interment in Reiff Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Miller.- Yost S., son of Solomon and Annie (Miller) Miller, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio; died in Baltic Country Manor, Baltic, Ohio, Mar. 1, 1988; aged 86 y. He was married to Fern Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Delon and Doyle), one daughter (Dorothy Gerber), 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one step-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by an infant son, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. He was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 4, in charge of Alvin Kanagy; interment in the church cemetery.

Moyer.- Lois Barndt, daughter of Walter and Sally (Hartzel) Barndt, was born in Souderton, Pa., Apr. 25, 1911; died of severe Organic Brain Syndrome at New Tripoli, Pa., Mar. 3, 1988; aged 76 y. On Mar. 23, 1929, she was married to Garwood R. Moyer, who died on July 7, 1980. Surviving are 7 children (Shirley Garis, Sonia Althouse, Richard B., Garwood B., Jr., Robert B., Kerry B., and Ray B.), 16 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, one sister (Naoma Geisinger) and one brother (Luther Barndt). Funeral services were held at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church on Mar. 6, in charge of Robert L. Shreiner and Michael L. Derstine; interment in Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery.

Roth.- Merton Dale, son of Ben J. and Martha (Schweitzer) Roth, was born at Beaver Crossing, Nebr., July 14, 1926; died of a heart attack at Wellman, Iowa, Feb. 24, 1988; aged 61 y. On Aug. 10, 1947, he was married to Virginia Rensberger, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Carol Miller, Mary Stutzman, and Joann Marner), one son (Leslie), 9 grandchildren, his mother, and one sister (Elaine Eash). One son (Dale) preceded him in death. He was a member of West Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 27, in charge of Merv Birky and Emery Hochstetler; interment in West Union Cemetery.

Vue.- Ka Yeng, was born in Laos; died of cancer at her home in Kitchener, Ont., Feb. 23, 1988; aged 47 y. She is survived by her husband, 7 children, and 6 grandchildren. She was a member of Hmong Christian Church (Mennonite) in Kitchener. Funeral services were held in First Mennonite Church on Feb. 26, in charge of Tong Hang; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Weber.- Mervin H., son of Ephraim and Maria (Steckle) Weber, died at Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, Ont., Feb. 24, 1988; aged 73 y. He was married to Grace Baer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Richard and Robert), 3 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, one sister (Laura Hamsher), and 2 brothers (Clayton and Eldon). He was preceded in death by an infant brother and one brother (Ion). He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 27, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; spring interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder.- Elmer S., son of Solomon and Mary Yoder, was born in Wright Co., Iowa, July 2, 1901; died at his home on Mar. 3, 1988; aged 86 y. On Apr. 25, 1933, he was married to Iva E. Headings, who died Mar. 16, 1980. Surviving are one son (Kenneth E. Yoder), 3 grandchildren, one sister (Florence Jones), and one half brother (Alvin Linder). He was a member of South Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 7, in charge of Lynn A. Miller; interment in South Union Cemetery.

Zehr.- Fern Lois Yoder, daughter of Emery and Vertie (Gingrich) Yoder, was born in Kalona, Iowa, Jan. 12, 1927; died at Shreveport, La., Dec. 25, 1987; aged 60 y. On Jan. 18, 1948, she was married to Lloyd Zehr, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (David and Timothy Zehr), 3 daughters (Deborah Coates, Colleen Nevin, and Christine Dueck), 3 brothers (Glen, Wayne, and Orval Yoder), and 2 sisters (Morgorie Whitesal and Marlene Lichty). She was a member of Albany Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 30, in charge of Ed Springer, Harold Hochstetler, and Les Kropf; interment in Albany, Oreg.

Zook.- Jonathan C., son of Levi D. and Nettie (Yoder) Zook, was born in Cass Co., Mo., on Jan. 11, 1902; died at his home in Goshen, Ind., on Nov. 28, 1987; aged 85 y. On Jan. 27, 1927, he was married to Ida Hartzler, who died on Aug 28, 1979. Surviving are 3 daughters (Rebekah Nice, Sarah Ann Newcomer, and Erma Yoder), one son (Leo), 11 grandchildren, one brother (Ira), and 2 sisters (Lydia Schrock and Phebe Hershberger). He was preceded in death by an infant son (Benjamin) and one sister (Carrie Schrock). He was an ordained minister and bishop and a member of Hopewell Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 3, in charge of Maynard Headings and James Roth; interment in the church cemetery.

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