Gospel Herald Obituaries - November, 1989

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Gospel Herald - Volume 82, Number 45 - November 7, 1989, page 798.

Kaufman.- Elsia Mast, daughter of Daniel and Lydia (Blough) Mast, was born in LaGrange County, Ind., Apr. 22, 1891; died at Fountainview Nursing Home, Goshen, Ind., Oct. 2, 1989; aged 98. On May 2, 1920, she was married to John B. Kaufman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Willis M. and John J.), one daughter (Hope Kauffman), 10 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother and one grandson. She was a charter member of Bonneyville Mennonite Church, where a memorial service was held on Oct. 6, in charge of Galen Johns; interment in Grace Lawn Cemetery.

Long.- Lydia H. Denlinger, daughter of Daniel K. and Hettie (Hershey) Denlinger, was born at Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 2, 1889; died at Good Samaritan Home, Flanagan, Ill., Sept. 30, 1989; aged 100. On Jan. 9, 1919, she was married to Ezra C. Long, who died in 1962. Surviving are 2 sons (Kenneth and Ezra Dean), 3 daughters (Alverda Guengerich, Ellene Miller, and Gladys Bertche), 16 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Elwin). She was a member of Science Ridge Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 3, in charge of S. Roy Kaufman and Edwin J. Stalter.

Moyer.- Mary Lizzie Allebach, daughter of Romanus and Lizzie (Alderfer) Allebach, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., Aug. 14, 1897; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Oct. 12, 1989; aged 92. On Feb. 5, 1919, she was married to David D. Moyer, who died in 1958. Surviving are one son (Stanley A.), 3 daughters (Ruth Goshow, Elizabeth, and Verna), 11 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Preston A. Allebach). She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 15, in charge of Paul M. Lederach, Russell M. Detweiler, and Curtis L. Bergey; interment in Franconia Cemetery.

Rediger.- Traci Ann, daughter of Wayne and Lorraine (Jundt) Rediger, was born at Miller, S. Dak., Mar. 23, 1969; died at Lebanon, Oreg., Oct. 7, 1989; aged 20. Surviving are 2 brothers (Todd and Timothy), one sister (Tamara), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Jundt). She was a member of Plainview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 10, in charge of Dennis Stauffer and Byron Gingrich; interment in Fairview Mennonite Cemetery.

Rice.- Mahlon M., son of Albert and Mary (Myers) Rice, was born in Bedminster Twp., Pa., Dec. 9, 1898; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Sept. 7, 1989; aged 90. On May 7, 1921, he was married to Maggie Erb, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Margaret Hinkle and Kathryn Rush), 5 sons (Norman E., Walter E., Albert B., Harold W., and Robert E.), 32 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Deep Run Mennonite Church East, where funeral services were held on Sept. 11, in charge of John Ehst and Arnold Roth; interment in the church cemetery.

Stutzman.- Bert, son of John H. and Katie (Erb) Stutzman, was born at Milford, Nebr., May 7, 1904; died of cancer at Seward, Nebr., Oct. 10, 1989; aged 85. On Nov. 29, 1923, he was married to Elsie Yeackley, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Belva Peterson, Lois Riley, and JoAn Stutzman), 2 sons (Merle and Richard), 19 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Ella Kremer and Ida Stauffer).

Troyer.- Emma Barbara Eichelberger, daughter of Christian V. and Elizabeth (Birky) Eichelberger, was born in Lund, Kans., July 5, 1893; died at Fillmore County Hospital, Geneva, Nebr., Oct. 11, 1989; aged 96. She was married to Abraham Lincoln Troyer, who died in 1971. Surviving are 5 sons (Lester, James, Ivan, Harold and Leonard), 6 daughters (Dorothy Schlegel, Loretta Troyer, Mary Erb, Betty Miller, Eunice Stutzman, and Violet Stutzman), 39 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Alvin Eichelberger). She was preceded in death by one son (Glenn), one granddaughter, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. She was a member of Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 14, in charge of Wilton Detweiler, Ivan Troyer, and Lee Schlegel; interment in the Salem Church Cemetery.

White.- Sarah Alice, daughter of George and Rosetta (Burns) Hendrick, was born in Onego, W.Va., Mar. 18, 1892; died at Newport News, Va., Sept. 4, 1989; aged 97. On Mar. 31, 1912, she was married to William C. Whitecotton, who died on May 22, 1923. On Nov. 14, 1925, she was married to Jesse L. White, who died on Sept. 27, 1954. Surviving are 3 daughters (Mary B. Smith, Annie Smith, and Opal Norman), 2 sons (Clyde and Harry Whitecotton), 21 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 sons (Paul Whitecotton, David White, and Jimmy White). She was a member of Providence Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 8, in charge of Wayne Whitecotton, Lewis Kraus, and Ernest M. Godshall; interment in Warwick River Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Yousey.- Daniel B., son of Chris B. and Katie (Moser) Yousey, was born in Croghan, N.Y., Jan. 12, 1914; died of a heart attack en route to Lewis County General Hospital, Sept. 25, 1989; aged 75. Surviving are 2 brothers (Sterling and Ira) and 4 sisters (Cleo Lehman, Gladys Nafziger, Ellen Yousey, and Arlene Yousey). He was preceded in death by one sister (Alta Steria). He was a member of Croghan Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 27, in charge of Richard Zehr, Julius Moser, and Darrell Roggie; interment in Conservative Mennonite Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 82, Number 46 - November 14, 1989, page 814.

Albrecht.- Duane E., son of Herbert and Katie E. (Swartzendruber) Albrecht, was born at Pigeon, Mich., Apr. 8, 1933; died of cancer at Pigeon, Mich., on Oct. 20, 1989; aged 56. On June 8, 1957, he was married to Carolyn Swartz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Franklin D. and Charles H.), 2 daughters (Judith Bunting and Linda Albrecht), one grandson, his mother, 2 brothers (Virgil and Herbert, Jr.), and one sister (Carol Miller). He was preceded in death by his father and one sister (Berniece Maust). He was a member of Pigeon River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 23, in charge of Luke Yoder and Wayne Keim; interment in the church cemetery.

Amstutz.- Caroline Amstutz, daughter of David and Anna (Zuercher) Amstutz, was born at Apple Creek, Ohio, Mar. 4, 1896; died at Orrville, Ohio, on Oct. 18, 1989; aged 93. On Sept. 21, 1919, she was married to Gideon H. Amstutz, who died Feb. 15, 1974. Surviving are 2 daughters (Pauline and Edith), 2 sons (Milton and Willis), 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, one sister (Elvina Gerber), one brother (Rufus), and one stepsister (Luella Gerber). She was preceded in death by one son (Nathan) and one daughter (Twila). She was a member of Sonnenberg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 21, in charge of Richard F. Ross; interment in Sonnenberg Church Cemetery.

Bauman.- Lydia Ann Bauman, daughter of Josiah and Susannah (Sittler) Bauman, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., Dec. 13, 1904; died at Kitchener-Waterloo (Ont.) Hospital, Oct. 22, 1989; aged 84. On Feb. 17, 1926, she was married to Absalom S. Bauman, who died on Feb. 12, 1973. Surviving are 2 sons (Maurice and Raymond), one daughter (Norma Martin), 12 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one sister (Minerva Martin), and 2 brothers (Ivan and Emerson Bauman). She was a member of Elmira Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 25, in charge of Mary Schiedel and Howard Bauman; interment in Elmira Mennonite Cemetery.

Freed.- Lizzie B. Metz, daughter of Benjamin A. and Lizzie R. (Bower) Metz, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Jan. 7, 1908; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Oct. 19, 1989; aged 81. On Aug. 24, 1930, she was married to Norman H. Freed, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Elizabeth Mae Freed), 4 sons (Harold M., Norman M., Paul M., and Marvin M.), 22 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and one brother (John B. Metz). She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 23, in charge of Curtis L. Bergey, Floyd M. Hackman, and Russell M. Detweiler; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.

Gerber.- David E., son of Daniel R. and Catherine (Erb) Gerber, was born in Wellesley, Ont.; died suddenly at his home at New Hamburg, Ont., Oct. 8, 1989; aged 67. On Dec. 4, 1948, he was married to Velma Elaine Jutzi, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Larry) and 4 sisters (Emma Brenneman, Katie Steckly, Lena Brenneman, and Annie Yantzi). He was preceded in death by 5 brothers (Sam, Dan, John, Chris, and Amos) and one sister (Mary Yantzi). He was a member of East Zorra Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 11, in charge of Vernon Leis; interment in the church cemetery.

Householter.- Arthur L., son of Peter and Laura (Sauder) Householter, was born at Eureka, Ill., Oct. 18, 1918; died at St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Ill, Oct. 11, 1989; aged 70. On Feb. 11, 1945, he was married to Susie Z. Friesen, who died on Nov. 2, 1981. On June 2, 1984, he was married to Irene Max, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (DeWayne and Delmar), one daughter (Geneva Householter), 6 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Earl and Robert), and one sister (Mildred). He was a member of Roanoke Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 14, in charge of Eldon King and Rick Troyer; interment in the Roanoke Church Cemetery.

Martin.- Urias R., son of Jonathan and Emma (Ruby), was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., Sept. 6, 1902; died at Kitchener-Waterloo (Ont.) Hospital, Oct. 10, 1989; aged 87. On July 27, 1927, he was married to Pearl Hallman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Robert) and 3 daughters (Shirley, Reta, and Bette). He was a member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Ratz-Bechtel Chapel, Kitchener, Ont., on Oct. 12, in charge of Mary Mae Schwartzentruber; interment in Woodland Cemetery.

Miller.- Paul Snyder, son of Daniel E. and Frances (Snyder) Miller, was born in Mount Joy Twp., Pa., Oct. 5, 1903. On Oct. 15, 1925, he was married to Viola C. Greider, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (J. Robert and P. Raymond), one daughter (Bernice Zurin), 9 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter. He was a member of Landisville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 17, in charge of James Gingrich, Arthur Miller, and Chester Kurtz; interment in Kraybill's Mennonite Cemetery.

Schrock.- Ruth A. Mast, daughter of Ray and Ida (Miller) Mast, was born at Sugarcreek, Ohio, Oct. 7, 1925; died at Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio, Sept. 19, 1989; aged 63. On Apr. 14, 1948, she was married to Paul Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Kim), 2 daughters (Cindy Dalrymple and Cathy DeWalt), 4 grandchildren, one brother (Ray Mast, Jr.), and one sister (Gladys Brown). She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. She was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 22, in charge of Dean Miller; interment in the church cemetery.

Schumm.- Henry, died at Tavistock, Ont., Oct. 14, 1989; aged 87. He was married to Edna Schlegel, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Dale, Clare, Glen, James, and Laird), 5 daughters (Ruby Wagler, Joyce Zehr, Ferne Bender, Sandra Swartzentruber, and Ruth Kropf), 39 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one brother (William). He was preceded in death by one son (Ray), 2 brothers, and 4 grandchildren. He was a member of East Zorra Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 17, in charge of Vernon Leis; interment in the church cemetery.

Shelly.- Alice H., daughter of William and Clara (Horning) Shelly, was born in East Earl Twp., Pa., Sept. 20, 1900; died at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center, Narvon, Pa., Oct. 18, 1989; aged 89. Surviving are 2 stepsisters (Bertha Stauffer and Susie Rutt). She was a member of Ephrata Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eckenroth Home for Funerals on Oct. 21, in charge of David L. Kniss and J. Elvin Martin; interment in Bowmansville Mennonite Cemetery.

Sommers.- Mandy Kay, daughter of Mark and Kerrie (Shaw) Sommers, was born at Hartville, Ohio, July 28, 1984; died of cystic fibrosis at Akron (Ohio) Children's Hospital, Oct. 21, 1989; aged 5. Surviving is one brother (Mark Kacy), grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Sommers and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Shaw), and great-grandparents (Helen Lockley and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Shaw). Funeral services were held at Hartville Mennonite Church on Oct. 23, in charge of Carl K. Newswanger and Lee Ressler; interment in Hartville Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Springer.- Aaron D., son of David and Lena (Birky) Springer, was born at Hopedale, Ill., Mar. 31, 1908; died of a heart attack at Gibson City (Ill.) Hospital on Oct. 21, 1989; aged 81. On Dec. 3, 1929, he was married to Catherine Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are one foster son (Kenneth E. Deer), 6 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 6 step-great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Roy and Melvin), and one sister (Kathryn Springer). He was a member of East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 24, in charge of Millard Osborne; interment in East Bend Memorial Gardens.

Wengerd.- Alta M. Haning, daughter of William and Amanda (Slabaugh) Haning, was born in Elklick Twp., Oct. 13, 1912; died at Glendale, Ariz., Sept. 29, 1989; aged 76. On Aug. 27, 1933, she was married to Allen J. Wengerd, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Budd A., John S., Eugene R., and William E.), one daughter (Mary L. Bontrager), 11 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and 2 brothers (Ray and Samuel Haning). She was preceded in death by one son (Paul). She was a member of Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 3, in charge of Steven Heatwole; interment in Springs Church Cemetery,

Yoder.- David J., son of Joas D. and Amanda Yoder, was born Mar. 24, 1905; died of cancer at Harper, Kans., Aug. 22, 1989; aged 84. He was married to Faye Boyts, Mayme Boyts, and Maude McFarland, all of whom preceded him in death. Surviving are 4 sons (Dean, Lyn, Tim, and Vic), 3 daughters (Phyllis Widmer, Julia Gerber, and Judith Roth), 20 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Henry). He was preceded in death by 6 brothers and 2 sisters. He was a member of Crystal Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 26, in charge of Warren Miller; interment in Crystal Springs Mennonite Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 82, Number 47 -November 21, 1989, pages 837, 838.

Albrecht.- David Lee, son of Daniel and Irma (Bowen) Albrecht, was born in Pontiac, Ill., Oct. 19, 1952; died at Santa Rosa, Calif., Oct. 18, 1989; aged 37 y. Surviving are his mother, one brother (Peter), and one sister (Nadine Slemp). He was a member of Waldo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 4, in charge of Lester Zook; interment in Waldo Cemetery.

Eigsti.- Alma Della Slagel, daughter of Daniel W. and Marry (Roeschley) Slagel, was born in Graymont, Ill., Jan. 30, 1893; died at Maple Lawn Healthcare, Eureka, Ill., Oct. 24, 1989; aged 96. On Dec. 31, 1912, she was married to Edward C. Eigsti, who died on Aug. 1, 1982. Surviving are 3 daughters (Kathryn Reeves Esther Sutter, and Eda Shoemaker), one son (Arthur), 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, one brother (Edwin Slagel), and 2 sisters (Irene Byler and Edna Dillman). She was a member of Waldo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 27, in charge of Lester Zook; interment in Waldo Cemetery

Elliot.- Francis W. Frank, son of James and Hannah (Walker) Elliot, was born in Grey Co., Ont., June 23, 1903; died at Kitchener, Ont., Oct. 25, 1989; aged 86. On June 18, 1929, he was married to Audrey Cain, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Frank, Cam, Walt, Amos, and Brian), 2 daughters (Isabell Ankenmann and Audrey Ball), 13 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one sister (Margaret Elliot). Funeral services were held at Edward R. Good Funeral Home on Oct. 27, in charge of Wilmer Martin; interment in Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery.

Graybill.- Anna Mae Newcomer, daughter of Amos R. and Clara (Witmer) Newcomer, was born in Manor Township, Pa., Nov. 30, 1914; died of cancer at her home in Sarasota, Fla., Sept. 27, 1989; aged 74. On Dec. 25, 1937, she was married to Paul L. Graybill, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Gladys Schofield, Jean Lehman, J. Lloyd, and Larry A.), 10 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, one brother (Norman), and one sister (Emma Mylin). She was preceded in death by one son (Paul Glenn) and one daughter (Lois Mae Lantz). She was a member of New Providence Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Millersville Mennonite Church on Oct. 2, in charge of Herbert Fisher, Paul Dagen, and Raymond Deiter; interment in Millersville Church Cemetery.

Groff.- Ruth E. Shenk, daughter of David W. and Emma L. (Shank) Shenk, died at St. Joseph Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Aug. 20, 1989; aged 66. On Apr. 14, 1949, she was married to Melvin M. Groff, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Jere M. Groff and Wesley E. Smith), 3 grandchildren, one sister (Kathryn S. Landis), and one brother (J. Clyde Shenk). She was a member of Lyndon Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Millersville Mennonite Church on Aug. 23, in charge of James Hess, Paul Brenneman, and Landis Sangey; internment in Millersville Cemetery.

Helminger.- Mary, was born in Elkhart, Ind., Sept. 3, 1907; died at Americana Health Care Center, Elkhart, Ind., Oct. 13, 1989; aged 82. She was a member of Prairie Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Oct. 15, in charge of Dorsa Mishler; interment in Prairie Street Cemetery

Herr.- Anna Katherine Horst, daughter of Harvey and Katherine (Schwanger) Horst, was born at Elizabethtown, Pa., July 11, 1917; died at Hamilton Arms Nursing Home, Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 29, 1989; aged 72. On June 12, 1937, she was married to Jay R. Herr, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Richard R. and Robert J.), her mother, 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Earl and James Horst). She was a member of East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Fred F. Groff Funeral Home on Nov. 1, in charge of Melvin H. Thomas; interment in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.

Hottinger.- Bonnie Miller, daughter of Harold W. and Geneva (Siever) Miller, was born in Rockingham County, Va., Oct. 31, 1941; died of an aneurysm at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., Oct. 18, 1989; aged 47 y. On May 28, 1964, she was married to Everette L. Hottinger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Crystal D. and Melissa K. Hottinger) and 3 sisters (Edith Ritchie, Eva Sonifrank, and Alma Hottinger). She was a member of Zion Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Trissels Mennonite Church on Oct. 20, in charge of John Drescher and Harvey Yoder; interment in Zion Church Cemetery.

Johnson.- Annie Rebecca, daughter of Dan and Elizabeth (Stover) Johnson, was born in Skippack, Pa., on Mar. 30, 1894; died on Aug. 20, 1989; aged 95. She was a member of Towamencin Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Souderton Mennonite Home on Aug. 25, in charge of Curt Godshall and Glenn Alderfer; interment in Towamencin Cemetery.

Nafziger.- Scott Arlen, son of Leslie and Annemarie (Federau) Nafziger, was born at Wauseon, Ohio, Sept. 2, 1967; died of an accident at Bluffton (Ohio) College, Oct. 25, 1989; aged 22. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Anita Nafziger), one brother (Gary), and grandparents (Lester and Marjorie Nafziger and Isaak and Erna Federau). He was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 29, in charge of Charles Gautsche, Ted VanderEnde, and Jim Stutzman Amstutz; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Nigh.- Harold Winger, son of John and Fidelia Nigh, was born at Springvale, Ont., July 8, 1925; died at Port Colborne, Ont., Aug. 19, 1989; aged 64. In 1950, he was married to Mildred E. Groh, who survives. Also surviving are one son (John), 3 daughters (Beverley, Jane Dick, and Elizabeth Johnson), 6 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Paul and Roy). He was preceded in death by one sister (Dorcas). He served pastorates in three Ontario congregations-Bethany Mennonite Church, Rainham Mennonite Church, and First Mennonite Church.

Nofziger.- Mattie Ann Grieser, daughter of Daniel and Anna (Nofziger) Grieser, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Aug. 4, 1894; died at Heartland Nursing Home, Wauseon, Ohio, Oct. 28, 1989; aged 95. On Sept. 14, 1915, she was married to William L. Nofziger, who died July 13, 1963. Surviving are 2 daughters (Loraine Brandenberger and Kathryn Briskey), one son (L. D. Nofziger), 20 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 1, in charge of Charles Gautsche and Robert Wengerd; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Nye.- Leota M. Eads, was born at Mill Spring, Mo., Dec. 28, 1915; died at Elkhart, Ind., Oct. 26, 1989; aged 73 y. She was married to Harold Nye, who died in 1977. Surviving are one sister (Mary Pile) and 3 brothers (John, Clacy, and Ora Eads). She was a member of Belmont Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 28, in charge of Duane Beck and Terry Shue; interment in Prairie Street Cemetery.

Opel.- Herman, son of Peter and Mary (Brenneman) Opel, was born in Garrett Co., Md., Oct. 28, 1906; died at Garrett Memorial Hospital, Oakland, Md., Sept. 18, 1989; aged 82. He was married to Melda Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are 11 daughters (Bernice Baker, Erma Stephens, Nora Evans, Thelma Yoder, Eva Miller, Viola Yommer, Marie Eisentrout, Jean Dewitt, Joan Bender, June Holman, and Hazel Maust), 2 sons (Park and Don), 49 grandchildren, and 33 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Glade Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 20, in charge of Carl Opel and Oren Bender; interment in Glade Cemetery.

Rosenberger.- Andrew B., son of Edwin C. and Mayme (Bishop) Rosenberger, was born at Souderton, Pa., Sept. 20, 1913; died at Sellersville, Pa., Oct. 21, 1989; aged 76. On Feb. 2, 1935, he was married to Ruth Wenger, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (Ronald A., Dennis L., Jon M., Harold E., Robert W., and Philip K.), 11 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 26, in charge of Robert L. Shreiner, Truman H. Brunk, and David F. Derstine; interment in Blooming Glen Cemetery.

Roupp.- Walter R., was born in Hesston, Kans., June 14, 1905; died at Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen, Ind., Oct. 12, 1989; aged 84. On June 16, 1927, he was married to Bertha P. Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Dorothy Whiteman and Thelma Rivera), 2 sons (Albert A. and Donald R.), 9 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (J. Edward and Paul I. Roupp). He was preceded in death by a granddaughter. He was a member of Prairie Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 16, in charge of Dorsa Mishler and Russell Krabill; interment in Prairie Street Cemetery.

Short.- Barbara, daughter of Henry and Anna (Yoder) Short, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Feb. 26, 1902; died at her home on Oct. 15, 1989; aged 87. She was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 19, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche; interment in Lockport Cemetery.

Stoltzfus.- Isaiah K., son of Amos J. and Rebecca K. Stoltzfus, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., on Apr. 9, 1912; died of a massive heart attack on Oct. 26, 1989; aged 77. On Dec. 14, 1933, he was married to Katie L. Stoltzfus, who survives. Also surviving are 7 daughters (Bertha, Rebecca, Sylvia, Edna, Fannie, Barbara, and Miriam), 9 sons (Alvin, Jonas, Amos, Isaiah, Jr., Elam, John, Harold, Omar Lee, and Ernest), 41 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Fred, Amos, Jonas, and Elam), and 2 sisters (Katie and Lydia). He was a member of Ridgeview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 29, in charge of Bob Petersheim, Charles Good, Elam Lantz, and Harold Stoltzfus; interment in Ridgeview Cemetery.

Wogomon.- James R., son of Walter and Berdean (Metzler) Wogomon, was born May 26, 1941; died of kidney failure at Billings, Mont., Oct. 10, 1989; aged 48. He was married to Diane Marie Davis, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Eric, Tom, and Joel), his father, stepmother (Weldy Wogomon), and one grandson. His mother preceded him in death. He was a member of College Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 14, in charge of Nancy Kauffmann and David Maish; interment in Violett Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 82, Number 48 - November 28, 1989, page 854.

Balser.- Joseph Albert, son of James F. and Mattie (Forbes) Balser, was born at Rockbridge Co., Va., June 18, 1903; died of a heart attack at his home, Sept. 11, 1989; aged 86. On Feb. 28, 1931, he was married to Mamie Viola Rowe, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Marybel Cline), 4 grandchildren, one sister (Cora Mae Price), and 4 brothers (Bill, Gilbert, Sam, and Jim Balser). He was preceded in death by one son (Benny Carl). He was a member of Springdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 13, in charge of Duane Gingerich and Doug Nyce; interment in Springdale Cemetery.

Brenneman.- Lucille Grace, daughter of Roy W. and Velma (Hershberger) Swartzendruber, was born at Sharon, Iowa, Dec. 24, 1930; died of cancer at Iowa City, Iowa, Oct. 31, 1989; aged 58. On Aug. 13, 1950, she was married to Lowell G. Brenneman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Ronald G. and L. Gregory), 4 grandchildren, her stepmother (Iona Swartzendruber), 3 brothers (Dale, Arliss, and Kenneth Swartzendruber), one sister (Margaret Beikman), one half brother (Duane Swartzendruber), and one half sister (Mary Althaus). She was a member of Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 2, in charge of Orie Wenger and Robert K. Yoder; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

Christner.- Louis Lee, son of Jacob and Mary (Boshart) Christner, was born in Elkton, Mich., June 9, 1920; died at Pigeon, Mich., Oct. 27, 1989; aged 69. On May 15, 1948, he was married to Elmina E. Bender, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (James, John, and Richard), 2 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Alvin and Ervin), and 5 sisters (Alta Phiel, Elizabeth Swartzentruber, Marion Nafzieger, Margaret King, and Dorothy Nafsieger). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers (William and Jess). He was a member of Pigeon River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 30, in charge of Luke Yoder and Wayne Keim; interment in the church cemetery.

Coward.- Elsie Arizona Williams, died of a massive heart attack at St. Marys Medical Center, Nov. 2, 1989; aged 63. She was married to Kenneth Coward, who died in 1971. Surviving are 3 daughters (Kay Frances Morgan, Wanda Morgan, and Cleta Mullins) and 2 sons (Carl Kenneth and Oscar M.). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers (Arlie, Ammon, and Junior Williams). She was a member of Knoxville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Concord Mennonite Church on Nov. 5, in charge of Matt Matteson and David Dowling; interment in the church cemetery.

Erb.- Martin Sensenich, son of Amos R. and Alice (Sensenich) Erb, was born in Lititz, Pa., Feb. 6, 1917; died of a heart attack while taking a motorcyle safety class at Scottsdale, Ariz., Nov. 4, 1989; aged 72. On Sept. 28, 1940, he was married to Olive Snyder, who died on Jan. 13, 1968. On Aug. 11, 1968, he was married to Violet Forrey, who survives. Also surviving are one son (James Erb), 2 daughters (Nancy Blum and Sue Ann Wible), 7 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Elizabeth Erb, Mabel Lugo, and Anna Spangenberg), one half brother (Harry Erb), and one half sister (Mary Alice Champ). He was preceded in death by one half brother (David Erb) and one half sister (Linda Erb). He was a member of Sunnyslope Mennnonite Church, where memorial services were held on Nov. 8, in charge of David Mann and Brad Eberly.

Hooley.- Rhea, daughter of David J. and Ella V. (Horst) Hooley, was born at North Lawrence, Ohio, Dec. 31, 1989; died of kidney failure at Shady Lawn Nursing Home, Dalton, Ohio, Nov. 5, 1989; aged 75. Surviving is one brother (Clarence Hooley). She was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 7, in charge of Elno Steiner and Dan Hooley; interment in Pleasant View Cemetery.

Lapp.- David Elmer, son of Benjamin M. and Florence (Blank) Lapp, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., July 29, 1943; died at Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 8, 1989; aged 46. Surviving are one brother (J. Lester) and one sister (Anna Mary Groff). He was preceded in death by one brother (Earl). He was a member of Nickel Mines Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 12, in charge of Ernie Mummau, Earl Neff, Clair Ely, and Sam Knupp; interment in Nickel Mines Mennonite Cemetery.

Litwiller.- Ada Lapp, daughter of Samuel and Kate (Ebersole) Lapp, was born in South English, Iowa, in 1906; died at Smithville-Westem Care Center, Oct. 20, 1989; aged 83. On June 13, 1973, she was married to Lester Litwiller, who died in February 1988. Surviving are 3 stepchildren (Margaret McDowell, Larry, and Malcolm), 7 step-grandchildren, one step-great-grandchild, and one sister (Ruth Troyer). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. She was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Oct. 22; interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Miller.- Marietta, was born at Goshen, Ind., Dec. 20, 1931; died at Goshen General Hospital, Sept. 14, 1989; aged 57. On May 20, 1950, she was married to Calvin A. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Terry), one daughter (Ann Mari Miller), 2 brothers (Paul J. and John D. Ganger), one sister (Harriett Yoder), and her mother (Florence Rohrer). She was a member of Clinton Brick Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 17, in charge of John J. Yoder and Stanley Miller; interment in Clinton Brick Church Cemetery.

Rush.- Irene G., daughter of Walter and Hannah Rush, was born at Plumsteadville, Pa., Feb. 15, 1927; died of cancer at her home in Hickory, N.C., Aug. 29, 1989; aged 62. Surviving are one brother (Richard Rush) and 4 sisters (Evangeline Moyer, Lillie Derstine, Florence Rush, and Marian Gehman). She was a member of Mountain View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 1, in charge of Edward Godshall and Mark Landis; interment in the church cemetery.

Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana


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