Gospel Herald Obituaries - May, 1988

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Gospel Herald - Volume 81, Number 18 -May 3, 1988, pages 316, 318.

Kauffman.- Milo, 90, former Hesston College president, died on Apr. 19 in Hesston, Kans. He was president 1932-51. He was also an evangelist and served as pastor of Hesston Mennonite Church, a bishop in South Central Conference, and moderator of the Mennonite Church. He spent his retirement years speaking and writing on the subject of stewardship and representing Hesston College in various ways.

Bender.- Elizabeth Horsch, daughter of John and Christina (Funck) Horsch, was born in Elkhart, Ind., Feb. 7, 1895; died at Goshen, Ind., Mar. 24, 1988; aged 93 y. On May 9, 1923, she was married to Harold S. Bender, who died on Sept. 18, 1962. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mary Eleanor Bender and Nancy Kosteck), one grandson, and 2 brothers (Menno and Paul Horsch). She was a member of College Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 27, in charge of James H. Waltner; interment in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery.

Coffman.- Naomi Ada Blosser, daughter of Jonas H. and Myrtle (Showalter) Blosser was born in Rockingham Co., Va., Oct. 23, 1910; died at Harrisonburg, Va., Apr. 11, 1988; aged 77 y. On Sept. 6, 1932, she was married to H. Amos Coffman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Ella Coffman, Julia Schlabach, and Alma Coffman), 4 sons (Irvin, Milton, Norman, and Joseph Coffman), 11 grandchildren, and one sister (Ruth Blosser). She was a member of Park View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 14, in charge of Owen Burkholder, Herman Rietz, and Ira E. Miller; interment in Bank Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Gascho.- Iva C. Swartzendruber, daughter of Daniel D. and Mary (Maust) Swartzendruber, was born in Bay Port, Mich., Feb. 8, 1931; died of cancer at her home in Pigeon, Mich., Apr. 10, 1988; aged 57 y. On June 29, 1951, she was married to Stanley L. Gascho, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (June Ramos), 2 sons (Eugene and Lee), 3 grandchildren, her mother, and 3 brothers (Lloyd, Ray, and George). She was a member of Pigeon River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 13, in charge of Luke Yoder and Ivan Gascho; interment in the church cemetery.

Husband.- Ethel M. Long, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., July 24, 1895; died at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Ind., Apr. 7, 1988; aged 92 y. On Dec. 16, 1916, she was married to Elgie Husband, who died on May 26, 1961. Surviving are one son (Earl), 3 granddaughters, 10 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of Olive Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 10, in charge of Dale Shenk; interment in Olive West Cemetery.

Lahman.- Ethel Fannie Heatwole, daughter of John E. and Mary (Hartman) Heatwole, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., Nov. 11, 1897; died at Oak Lea Nursing Home, Mar. 20, 1988; aged 90 y. On May 3, 1916, she was married to Byard E. Lahman, who died on Sept. 23, 1936. Surviving are 3 daughters (Mildred Martin, Doris Yoder, and Mary Ethel Heatwole), one son (Harold H. Lahman), 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Roland Heatwole). She was a member of Weavers Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 22, in charge of Lloyd Horst, Richard C. Detweiler, and Herman Ropp; interment in Weavers Cemetery.

Long.- Mamie Eberly, daughter of John and Fannie (Schmuck) Eberly, was born in Clay Twp., Pa., May 18, 1899; died in West Earl Twp., Pa., Apr. 1, 1988; aged 88 y. She was married to Charles W. Long, who died on Dec. 25, 1957. Surviving are 3 sons (Carl E., Wilmer H., and Howard M.), 2 daughters (Anna Mae Seibert and Helen A. Horning), 18 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Ephrata Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 5, in charge of David Kniss and J. Elvin Martin; interment in Hammer Creek Mennonite Cemetery.

Long.- Menno A., son of David and Anna (Horst) Long, was born at Chambersburg, Pa., Apr. 24, 1896; died at Sterling, Ill., Apr. 11, 1988; aged 91 y. On Sept. 1, 1920, he was married to Pearl Landis, who died on Dec. 22, 1985. Surviving are 2 sons (Byron and Dale), 2 daughters (Vera Allison and Darlene Haak), 10 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Science Ridge Mennonite Church, where funeral services were. held on Apr. 13, in charge of S. Roy Kaufman; interment in Science Ridge Cemetery.

Miller.- Mary Louise, daughter of John G. and Niva (Christner) Miller, was born at Aurora, Ohio, Aug. 11, 1925; died at Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Jan. 7, 1988; aged 62 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Grace Nussbaum and Hazel Kinzer) and 5 brothers (George, Arland, John, Jr., Paul, and David Miller). She was a member of Aurora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 9, in charge of Leo Miller; interment in Aurora Church Cemetery.

Moser.- Menno, son of Philip and Katie (Roggie) Moser, was born at Croghan, N.Y., Dec. 6, 1908; died at Extended Care Facility, Lowville, N.Y., Mar. 17, 1988; aged 79 y. Surviving is one sister (Veronica Moser). He was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 4 brothers. He was a member of Croghan Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 19, in charge of Richard Zehr; interment in Croghan Mennonite Cemetery.

Osborne.- Herbert L., was born in Jay Co., Ind.; died at Heritage Manor South, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Mar. 23, 1988; aged 76 y. He was married to Charlene ___, who died in 1985 . Surviving are 3 daughters (Jane, Irene Weaver and Sharon Pigott), one son (Dale), one foster son (Tatutoshi Inoue), 10 grandchildren, 2 foster grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Marjorie Hochstedler and Marcile Kendall), and 3 brothers (Chester, Verlin, and Millard). Funeral services were held at First Mennonite Church, in charge of Duane Yoder and Mark Vincent; interment in Covington Memorial Gardens.

Roth.- John Jr., son of John P. and Mary (Stauffer) Roth, was born at Milford, Nebr., May 24, 1911; died at Crete Municipal Hospital, Crete, Nebr., Apr. 7, 1988; aged 76 y. On Dec. 7; 1933, he was married to Elva Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Bonnie Jean Roth and Delores Detweiler), 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Chris). He was preceded in death by one son (Donald). He was a member of East Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 9, in charge of Cloy Roth and Lloyd Gingerich; interment in East Fairview Cemetery.

Strong.- Denise, daughter of Kirk and Sandy Strong, foster daughter of Glenn and Cookie Whitesell, was born at Springfield, Ohio, Jan. 15, 1986; died of viral meningitis at Springfield, Ohio, Dec. 2, 1987; aged 22 m. Surving are 3 sisters (Beth, Janis, and Tina). Funeral services were held at Southside Christian Fellowship on Dec. 4, in charge of Eric Roth; interment in Ferncliff Cemetery.

Stutzman.- Merle David, son of David and Olive (Heffern) Stutzman, was born in Edmonton, Alta., Jan. 18, 1942; died at Tofield, Alta., Apr. 5, 1988; aged 46 y. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Roger and Leonard), and one sister (Florence Sethi). Funeral services were held at Salem Mennonite Church on Apr. 7, in charge of Levi Smoker and Harold Boettger; interment in the church cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 81, Number 19 -May 10, 1988, page 334.

Bontrager.- Alta Cripe, was born in Goshen, Ind., Nov. 12, 1898; died at Greencroft, Goshen, Ind., Apr. 8, 1988; aged 89 y. On Nov. 2, 1918, she was married to Noah Bontrager, who died on Nov. 1. 1969. Surviving are 2 daughters (Harriett Hershberger Jay and Bernis Renpagel), 3 sons (Ralph, Edwin, and Merrill), 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and one sister (Agnes Phelps). She was a member of Prairie Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 11, in charge of Russell Krabill; interment in Prairie Street Cemetery.

Greider.- Idamae Brown, daughter of Roscoe and Lottie (Smith) Brown, was born at Lima, Ohio, Nov. 4, 1902; died at the Lima Manor Nursing Home on Mar. 29, 1988; aged 85 y. She was married to Oscar Ward Greider, who died on Sept. 25, 1967. Surviving are one son (Benjamin Greider), 3 step-daughters (Beulah Good, Ella Yap, and Clara Brenneman), 10 step-grandchildren, and 28 step-great-grandchildren. She was a member of Northside Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Chiles and Son Laman Funeral Home on Apr. 1, in charge of Edwin Hartman and Terry Ayers; interment in the Salem Cemetery.

Imhoff.- Clarence E., son of John and Bertha (Schertz) Imhoff, was born in Roanoke Twp., Ill., Aug. 3, 1909; died of a heart attack at Eureka Hospital, Eureka, Ill., Mar. 27, 1988; aged 78 y. On June 22, 1947, he was married to Mae Orendorff, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Phyllis Wulliman and Georgia Imhoff-Smith), one son (John), 2 grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Mattie Schertz, Ada Kennell, Freda Reiff, and Wilma Stealy). He was preceded in death by 2 sisters. He was a member of Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 30, in charge of Jack Stalter and Gail Fisher; interment in Hickory Point Cemetery.

Kanagy.- Isaiah, son of Eli H. and Nancy (Hartzler) Kanagy, was born at Belleville, Pa., May 25, 1903; died at Kinzer, Pa., Apr. 12, 1988; aged 84 y. On Apr. 25, 1931, he was married to Ida Zook, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Leo Kanagy, Marvin Roberts, and Robert Rhodes), one daughter (Josephine Hartzell), 12 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Allensville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 15, in charge of Paul Bender and Tim Peachey; interment in Allensville Cemetery.

Meyer.- John G., was born at Zurich, Ont., May 31, 1902; died at Nithview Home for the Aged, Apr. 12, 1988; aged 85 y. He was married to Lavina Kipfer, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 3 sons (Russell, Orval, and Paul), one daughter (Ruth Halter), 13 grandchildren, one brother (Jacob), and 2 sisters (Pearl Brock and Iona Horst). He was prececed in death by one son (Carl). He was a member of First Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Ratz-Bechtel Chapel on Apr. 14, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Ritchey.- Melissa Auker, daughter of Lester F. and Janet (Styer) Auker, was born in Ephrata, Pa., July 4, 1967; died at Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., as a result of a car accident on Apr. 13, 1988; aged 20 y. On Oct. 10, 1987, she was married to Eric L. Ritchey, who survives. Also surviving are her parents and one brother (Matthew). Funeral services were held at the Martinsburg Mennonite Church on Apr. 16, in charge of John A. Davidhizar and Robert Yoder; interment in Dry Hill Cemetery.

Roelofs.- Kathryn M. Peterman, daughter of William and Catherine M. (Spelman) Peterman, was born at Philadelphia, Pa., Apr. 5, 1900; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Apr. 12, 1988; aged 88 y. She was married to Chauncey V. Roelofs, who died in March 1984. Surviving are 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter (Kathryn M. Rea) and one son (Chauncey V.). She was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Souderton Mennonite Homes on Apr. 16, in charge of Gerald A. Clemmer and Curtis D. Godshall; interment in Lansdale Cemetery.

Rupp.- Glenn D., son of William and Katie (Roth) Rupp, was born at Archbold, Ohio, June 6, 1921; died at Medical College, Toledo, Ohio, Apr. 13, 1988; aged 66 y. On May 14, 1944, he was married to Alma Gochenour, who died on July 18, 1963. On Aug. 15, 1964, he was married to Patricia Chittenden Link, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Ronald, A. J., and Edward), one daughter (Nancy Becker), 4 stepchildren (Garry and Dave Link, Joyce Nafziger, and Julie Gugel), 10 grandchildren, 12 step-grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Levi and Harold), and one sister (Bessie Miller). He was a member of Inlet Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at North Clinton Mennonite Church on Apr. 16, in charge of Robert Schloneger, Enid Schloneger, and Dale Wyse; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Stansbury.- Mary G., daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth (Schiffler) Gross, was born in Roseland, Nebr., Mar. 11, 1906; d|ed at Maple Lawn Apts., Eureka, Ill., Jan. 25, 1988; aged 81 y. On Aug. 8, 1949, she was married to Martin Stansbury, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Martha Fischer), 2 grandchildren, one brother (Wayne Gross), and 2 sisters (Timna Kindsfater and Lois Zoss). She was preceded in death by 9 brothers and sisters. She was a member of Normal Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Edwin J. Stalter and Don Nester; interment in the church cemetery.

Stutzman.- Kevin Dwain, son of Marion and Betty (Swartzentruber) Stutzman, was born at Millersburg, Ohio, Feb. 5, 1972; died from a brain tumor at Sarasota, Fla., Apr. 3, 1988; aged 16 y. Surviving are his parents, paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stutzman), and maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Enos Swartzentruber). He was a member of Martin's Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 7, in charge of Paul 0. King and Alvin Kanagy; interment in Martins Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Walls.- Wilbur R., son of Jacob and Sara (Butler) Walls, was born in Grantsville, Md., Sept. 17, 1915; died at his home in Titusville, Pa., Jan. 19, 1988; aged 72 y. On July 3, 1936, he was married to Helen G. Patterson, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Grant and W. Roy), 2 daughters (Marie Koon and Pam Holcomb), 11 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Cleda Holliday). He was preceded in death by 3 sisters and one great-granddaughter. He was a member of the Valley View Mennonite Church. Funeral Services were held at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home in charge of Mervin Miller and Arland Miller; interment at Fairview Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 81, Number 20 - May 17, 1988, page 350.

Christner.- Nettie Ellen Swartzendruber, daughter of Simon C. and Mary (Kauffman) Swartzendruber, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, May 14, 1897; died at University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Apr. 23, 1988; aged 90 y. On June 24, 1926, she was married to Elam J. Christner, who died on Sept. 6, 1969. Surviving are 3 sons (Cecil, John, and Leo) and 3 daughters (Eudora Mullet, Helen Swartzendruber, and Verna Diltz). She was a member of Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 27, in charge of Dean Swartzendruber and Orie Wenger; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

Gottshall.- Henry T., son of Henry, Sr., and Annie (Tyson) Gottshall, was born in Skippack Twp., Pa., on Dec. 6, 1898; died at the Souderton Mennonite Homes on Apr. 20, 1988; aged 89 y. In 1945, he was married to Katie Nice, who preceded him in death. He was a member of Towamencin Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite Homes, Souderton, Pa., in charge of Curtis Godshall, Glenn Alderfer, and Harold Fly; interment in the Towamencin Church cemetery.

Kauffman.- Milo Franklin, son of Levi and Rebecca (Sharp) Kauffman, was born in Garden City, Mo., Feb. 13, 1898; died of a heart attack at Hesston, Kans., Apr. 19, 1988; aged 89 y. On Oct. 3, 1931, he was married to Clara Fricke, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Milo K., Jr.), 7 daughters (Betty Schmidt, Marilyn Miller, Joy Sears, Evie Shellenberger, Gloria Yoder, Bonnie Sowers, and Phyllis Davis), 26 grandchildren, 2 brothers (George and Ed), and 2 sisters (Lina Miller and Eva Jacques). He was ordained to the ministry on Dec. 7, 1924, and to the office of bishop on Feb. 27, 1938. He was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 23, in charge of Paul A. Friesen and Carl Wiebe; interment in Eastlawn Cemetery.

Mishler.- Claude, was born in Shipshewana, Ind., Mar. 4, 1902; died at Sarasota, Fla., Apr. 17, 1988; aged 86 y. On Nov. 12, 1927, he was married to Mabel Mishler, who died on Dec. 15, 1981. Surviving are 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Duane Mishler). He was a member of Bahia Vista Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 20, in charge of Stanlee D. Kauffman; interment in Palms Memorial Park.

Schmucker.- George L., son of Charles and Hannah (Freyenberger), was born in Wauseon, Ohio, Dec. 23, 1906; died at Henry County Hospital, Napoleon, Ohio, Apr. 9, 1988; aged 81 y. On Dec. 21, 1928, he was married to Sylvia Short, who died on Oct. 15, 1977. Surviving are one son (James), 2 daughters (Donna Nafziger and Doris Short), 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Grace King). He was a member of West Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 12, in charge of Walter Stuckey, Dale Wyse, and Homer E. Yutzy; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Yoder.- Carrie A. French, daughter of J. Albert and Sophia (Youtzey) French, was born in Bratton Twp., Pa., Nov. 13, 1896; died at Nason Hospital, Roaring Springs, Pa., Apr. 25, 1988; aged 91 y. On June 24, 1921, she was married to Harry R. Yoder, who died on Jan. 2, 1983. Surviving are 3 sons (Ambrose, Raymond, and Daniel), one daughter (Corena Stauffer), 19 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Mattawana Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 28, in charge of Leon Yoder and Samuel Kauffman; interment in Mattawana Cemetery.

Yoder.- Emma, daughter of Daniel and Lucinda (Weaver) Yoder, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Sept. 20, 1904; died at Walnut Hills, Walnut Creek, Ohio, Mar. 15, 1988; aged 83 y. She was married to Benjamin Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Wayne and Myron), 3 daughters (Clara Snyder, Esther Messner, and Dorothy Ling), 11 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Bahia Vista Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Berlin Mennonite Church on Mar. 18, in charge of Homer Kandel and Paul Hummel; interment in Berlin Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 81, Number 21 - May 24, 1988, pages 365, 366.

Boettger.- David Warren, son of D. Warren and Kathleen Boettger, was born at Kitchener, Ont., July 31, 1941; died of cancer at Kitchener, Ont., Apr. 25, 1988; aged 46 y. On June 20, 1964 he was married to Edith Weber, who survives Also surviving are 2 daughters (Kimberley and Brenda), one son (Brian), his mother, and 4 sisters (Barbara Quickfall, Joyce Winegar, June Cunningham, and Bonnie Koehn). He was preceded in death by his father. He was a member of Erb Street Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Apr. 27 in charge of Wilmer Martin and Doug Snyder; interment in Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery.

Bucher.- Bela L., son of Jacob and Fannie (Musselman) Bucher, was born at Mummasburg, Pa., Oct. 7, 1894; died at Landis Homes, Lititz, Pa., May 4, 1988; aged 93 y. In January 1914, he was married to Mabel Musselman who died in August 1966. In June 1968, he was married to Alma Groff Rudy, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Anna Lois Charles), 3 sons (Samuel, Harold, and John Bucher), 3 stepdaughters (Mary Jane Detweiler, Sara Hess Sauder, and Nancy Martin) 3 stepsons (John, Clarence, and Paul Rudy) 15 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, 22 step-grandchildren, 21 step-great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mary Shue). In February 1944 he was ordained to the ministry and served the Stony Brook Church in York County. He was a member of Stony Brook Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 7, in charge of Willard Delp, Lloyd Hollinger, and Richard Detweiler; interment in Old Stony Brook Mennonite Cemetery.

Buerge.- Hettie Jane Blosser, daughter of Ernest and Bertie (Brown) Blosser, was born in Virginia, Sept. 10, 1906; died at Sarasota Fla, Apr. 29, 1988; aged 81 y. She was married to --- Buerge, who died on June 24, 1982. Surviving are 3 daughters (Edith Mast, Vada Peters, and Shirley Buerge), one son (Harold Buerge), 5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Emma Friesen and Rebecca Beck), and one brother (Charles Blosser). She was a member of Bay Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 2, in charge of Howard S. Schmitt and Steve Thomas; interment in Palms Memorial Park.

Conrad.- Lloyd Vincent, son of Daniel and Anna (Knopp) Conrad, was born in Stark Co., Ohio, May 6, 1914; died from complications of heart surgery at St. Vincent's Hospital, Indianapolis, Ind., Apr. 18, 1988; aged 73 y. On Aug. 30, 1941, he was married to Grace Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Anna Marie Troyer and Reta Liechty), one sister (Ella Krabill), and 2 brothers (Arthur and Richard). He was preceded in death by 3 sisters (Viola Helmuth, Pauline Helmuth, and Wilma Conrad). He was a member of Holdeman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 22, in charge of Jason Martin and Russell Krabill; interment in Olive Cemetery.

Detweiler.- Katie C. Nice, daughter of Frank S. and Rachel (Cassel) Nice, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Jan. 22, 1899; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Apr. 27, 1988. On June 8, 1919, she was married to Nathaniel L. Detweiler, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Walton N. Detweiler), one daughter (Marie Reinford), 15 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mary C. Halteman), and one brother (Elmer C. Nyce). She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 30, in charge of Floyd Hackman, Curtis Bergey, and John Derstine; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.

Gunden.- Marlin Dean, son of William and Naomi (Greiser) Gunden, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Jan. 7, 1925; died from injuries suffered from an automboile accident on Apr. 18, 1988; aged 63 y. On Mar. 7, 1945, he was married to Ruth Albreght, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Richard, Ronald, Jay, Clayton, and Lamar Gunden), 11 grandchildren, his mother, one brother (William), and 3 sisters (Donna Bell Holdeman, Darlene Ropp, and Treva Ritthaler). He was a member of Midland Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Pigeon River Mennonite Church on Apr. 22, in charge of Ed Robbins and Luke Yoder; interment in Pigeon River Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Herr.- Janet Kathryn Thomas, daughter of Harold E. and Anna K. (Saylor) Thomas, was born at Boswell, Pa., Aug. 11, 1933; died at Dyersburg, Tenn., Apr. 7, 1988; aged 54 y. On Sept. 4, 1954, she was married to Elwood Herr, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Jaime D. and Gregory S.) and one daughter (Denise J. Juds), 3 granddaughters, her parents, one brother (Harold E. Thomas, Jr.), and one sister (Cynthia A. Lehman). She was preceded in death by 2 infant sons (Douglas J. and Philip T.), and one sister (Joyce A.). She was a member of Science Ridge Mennonite Church and Ridgely United Methodist Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 9, in charge of Paul Jones. A memorial service was held at Science Ridge, Sterling, Ill., on Apr. 11, in charge of S. Roy Kaufman; interment in Science Ridge Mennonite Cemetery.

Horst.- Elizabeth Lehman, daughter of Samuel and Anna (Longenecker) Lehman, was born at Orrville, Ohio, Aug. 12, 1894; died at Brenn-Field Nursing Home, Orrville, Ohio, Jan. 9, 1988; aged 93 y. On Aug. 8, 1918, she was married to A. Roy Horst, who died on Jan. 22, 1983. Surviving are 2 sons (James F. and Morris J.), 2 daughters (Doris Winey and June Ramer), 15 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 grandchildren, one brother (George Lehman), and 2 sisters (Elsie Wenger and Mary Landis). She was a member of Chestnut Ridge Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Martins Mennonite Church on Jan. 12, in charge of Phil Kanagy and Glenn Steiner; interment in Martins Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Lehman.- Mildred Troyer, daughter of Jonathan and Nora (Troyer) Troyer, was born in Walnut Creek, Ohio, Mar. 9, 1909; died in the Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg, Ohio, Apr. 28, 1988; aged 79 y. On Apr. 24, 1937, she was married to Elmer Lehman, who died on May 30, 1984. Surviving are 3 sons (Daniel, Robert, and Carlin), 8 grandchildren, and one sister (Edith Marner). She was preceded in death by one sister (Orpha Troyer) and one brother (Henry Troyer). She was a member of Kidron Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 30, in charge of Bill Detweiler and Alvin Kanagy; interment in the Kidron Church Cemetery.

Rinkenberger.- Minnie Householder, daughter of Joseph and Caroline (Greiner) Householder, was born in Fairbury, Ill., July 19, 1890; died at Princeton, Ill., Apr. 27, 1988; aged 97 y. On Mar. 19, 1918, she was married to Clarence Rinkenberger, who died on Oct. 23, 1981. Surviving are 2 daughters (Wilma Taylor and Carol Andriotis), one son (Glen Rinkenberger), 5 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Willow Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 1, in charge of Brad Faler; interment in Willow Springs Church Cemetery.

Mishler.- Howard W., son of Emery and Sarah (Immel) Mishler, was born in Tuscarawas Co., Ohio; died of a heart attack on Apr. 29, 1988; aged 74 y. He was married to Minnie Gerber, who preceded him in death. On Jan. 2, 1980, he was married to Erdine Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (William, Ronald, and Duane Mishler, and Phil and William Horrisberger, Doris Nussbaum, and Kathy Yoder), 16 grandchildren, and one brother (Lloyd). Funeral services were held at Walnut Creek Mennonite Church on May 2, in charge of Alvin Kanagy; interment in the church cemetery.

Roggie.- Leah Moshier, daughter of Joseph and Katie (Widrick) Moshier, was born in New Bremen, N.Y., Sept. 10, 1903; died at Lewis County Extended Care Facility, Apr. 24, 1988; aged 84 y. On Oct. 14, 1924, she was married to Menno Y. Roggie, who died on July 2, 1953. Surviving are 2 sons (Wilburn M. and Wilford B.), 7 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Croghan Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 26, in charge of Richard Zehr and Lloyd Boshart; interment in the church cemetery.

Short.- LeAnna Marie, daughter of Nelson and Ada (Neuhauser) Short, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Nov. 20, 1924; died of a heart attack at Archbold, Ohio, Apr. 25, 1988; aged 63 y. Surviving is one sister (Dorothy Short). She was a member of West Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 29, in charge of Edward Diener; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Smeltzer.- Lester Glen, son of John and Ida Mae (Culp) Smeltzer, was born at Wakarusa, Ind., Dec. 19, 1928; died of multiple sclerosis at Wakarusa, Ind., Apr. 13, 1988; aged 59 y. In October 1952, he was married to Eleanor Oakes, who survives. Also surviving are one son (John Smeltzer), his mother, one brother (Kenneth), and 5 sisters (Primrose Smeltzer, Verda Marie Schrock, Thelma Joan Elion, Berneice Schrock, and Edith Hyche). He was a member of Holdeman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 17, in charge of Jason Martin and Russell Krabill; interment in Olive Cemetery.

Stutzman.- Earl William, son of John and Mary (Birky), was born in Milford, Nebr., July 12, 1906; died at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind., Jan. 16, 1988; aged 81 y. On Feb. 2, 1928, he was married to Esther Eicher, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Verba Wilson, Joyce Buschert, and Pauline Hochstetler), 2 sons (Lawrence and Cloy), and 6 sisters (Elsie Earnest, Lilly Lehman, Millie Miller, Pearl Beachy, Wilma Roth, and Doris Saltzman). He was preceded in death by one sister (Florence Stauffer). He was a member of East Fairview Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Central Mennonite Church on Jan. 20, in charge of Don Delagrange; interment in Yaggy Cemetery.

Troyer.- Eva Yoder, daughter of Jacob S. and Rebecca (Bontrager) Yoder, was born in Johnson, Ohio, Oct. 29, 1898; died at Elkhart, Ind., 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 Troyer), 6 stepdaughters (Vera Weaver, Grace Helmuth, Fern Erb, Margaret Miller, Dorothy Miller, and Rebecca Bixler), 23 step-grandchildren, 31 step-great-grandchildren, one brother (Joe Yoder), and one sister (Sadie Steiner). She was a member of Prairie Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 26, in charge of Charles D. Cooper and Dorsa J. Mishler; interment in Prairie Street Cemetery.

Wenger.- Mary Null, daughter of Daniel and Salome (Culp) Null, was born in Wakarusa, Ind., Jan. 18, 1899; died at Nappanee, Ind., Apr. 29, 1988; aged 89 y. On Nov. 6, 1920, she was married to Phares Wenger, who died Jan. 16, 1973. Surviving is one son (Robert Wenger), 3 sisters (Cora Culp, Ruth Frame, and Mrs. Everett Eller), and 4 brothers (Howard, Lloyd, Ralph, and Ernest Null). He was a member of Holdeman Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Leinhart Funeral Home on May 2, in charge of Russell Krabill, Jason Martin, and Simon Gingerich; interment in Olive Cemetery.

Widrick.- Allen J., son of Solomon and Barbara (Martin) Widrick, was born in New Breman, N.Y., Apr. 13, 1910; died of cancer at his home, Apr. 5, 1988; aged 77 y. On June 27, 1931, he was married to Anna Herzig, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Royal, Richard, Kenneth, Dorothy, Gordon, LaVerne, and Wayne). He was a member of Croghan Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 8, in charge of Julius Moser and Richard Zehr; interment in Croghan Mennonite Cemetery.

Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana

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Baumgartner.- Roy A., son of Daniel and Carrie (Basinger) Baumgartner, was born in Versailles, Mo., June 19, 1906; died at Durand, Ill., May 3, 1988; aged 81 y. On Feb. 23, 1930, he was married to Clara M. Detweiler, who died on Aug. 29, 1980. Surviving are one daughter (Bonnie Koch), 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, one sister (Alice Aeschbacher), and 2 brothers (Wade and Neal). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Eleanor Bastian). He was a member of Freeport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 6, in charge of Robert E. Nolt; interment in Freeport Mennonite Cemetery.

Eigsti.- Howard J., son of William and Amelia (Burkey) Eigsti, was born in Macon Twp., Ill., July 18, 1906; died of cancer at Eureka, Ill., Apr. 29, 1988; aged 81 y. On Mar. 10, 1935, he was married to Kathryn A. Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (James), 2 daughters (Isabel Bitting and Susan Stuckey), 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (Joseph), and one sister (Marian Nunemaker). He was a member of Roanoke Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Willow Springs Mennonite Church on May 2, in charge of Eldon King and Brad Faler; interment in Willow Springs Church Cemetery.

Esch.- Paul Phillip, son of Daniel C. and Elizabeth (Guengerich) Esch, was born at Centralia, Mo., July 5, 1914; died at Phoenix, Ariz., May 7, 1988; aged 73 y. On Nov. 25, 1943, he was married to Alice Krohn, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Phil, Vaughn, and Roger), 9 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Jacob, Lewis, and Henry), and one foster sister (Grace Kauffman). He was a member of Sunnyslope Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on May 10, in charge of David Mann; interment in Phoenix Memorial Park.

Hess.- Mabel E. Eshleman, daughter of Martin and Ada (Horst) Eshleman, was born in Stark Co., Ohio, Dec. 30, 1915; died at Landis Homes, Lititz, Pa., Mar. 25, 1988; aged 72 y. On June 3, 1944, she was married to Mahlon M. Hess, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Alice Shirk), 4 sons (Henry, Carl, Dale, and Glen), 11 grandchildren, 2 brothers (James and Sam), and one sister (Betty Navarro). She was a member of Masonville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held in West Bethany Chapel at Landis Homes, in charge of Donald Good, Donald Jacobs, and Aaron Souders; interment in Masonville Cemetery.

Kerr.- Minnie Bernice Amlong, daughter of Ira and Anna (Tusing) Amlong, was born in Washington Co., Iowa, Sept. 23, 1916; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, May 1, 1988; aged 71 y. On Apr. 19, 1946, she was married to Dale Kerr, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Judy Bohlen, Robert Speake, Martha Unternahrer, Thomas, Skeeter Maxwell, Diane Chalupa, and Deborah Lintz), 23 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 6 sisters (Helen Swails, Florence Leffler, Frances Stackhouse, Pearl Whestine, Hazel Madison, and Elsie Crandall), and one brother (Robert Amlong). She was preceded in death by one daughter and one granddaughter. Funeral services were held at the Washington Mennonite Church on May 4, in charge of Herb Yoder; interment in Elm Grove Cemetery.

Marner.- Vaughn Wesley, son of Vaughn Jacob and Lola Pearl (Wisdom) Marner, was born on May 31, 1928; died in Meridian, Miss., Apr. 9, 1988; aged 59 y. on Oct. 19, 1947, he was married to Thelma Smith, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Wesley and Wyatt), 3 daughters (Regina Kanagy, Ramona Byler, and Ranita Kaufman), 9 grandchildren, one brother (John), and one sister (Marilyn Yoder). He was a member of the Fellowship Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Jones Chapel Church of God on Apr. 12, in charge of Everett Benner, Donald Talley, William Briskey, and David Weaver; interment in the Jones Chapel Cemetery.

Miller.- Iona Kandel, daughter of William and Martha (Hochstetler) Kandel, was born at Berlin, Ohio, Dec. 1, 1915; died of leukemia at University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, on May 3, 1988; aged 72 y. On June 27, 1937, she was married to Vernon L. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Lonnie, Lyle, and Lynn), one daughter (Lois Elaine Brenneman), 11 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, 2 sisters (Florence Ressler and Dorothy Weaver), and one foster brother (Clyde Gerber). She was preceded in death by one brother. She was a member of Wellman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 7, in charge of Stanley Weaver, Eugene Blosser, and Homer Kandel; interment in Wellman Mennonite Cemetery.

Stoll.- Henry J., son of Peter and Lydia (Lengacher) Stoll, was born in Washington, Ind., Oct. 2, 1898; died in Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Apr. 29, 1988; aged 89 y. He was married to Goldie Miller, who died in 1984. Surviving are one son (Dale D. Stoll), 4 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and 5 sisters (Barbara Bontrager, Rose Graber, Edna Graber, Eoveda Swartzentruber, and Elizabeth Swartzentruber). He was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 3 sisters. In 1947 he was ordained to the ministry and was a member and minister of the Burr Oak Mennonite Church in Rensselaer, Ind. Funeral services were held at the Jackson Funeral Chapel on May 2, in charge of Russell Krabill and Samuel Miller; interment in Memory Gardens Cemetery.

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