Ashwill, Arthur W., son of Arthur B. and Margaret Ashwill, was born in Douglas County, Ill., Mar. 31, 1923; died of natural causes at Tuscola, Ill., Jan. 10, 1990; aged 66. On June 14, 1944, he was married to Eloise Coty, who died in 1987. Surviving is one brother (John). He was a member of Arthur Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 12, in charge of Wayne D. King.
Bowman, Henry B., son of Menno and Lizzie (Brubacher) Bowman, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., July 9, 1909; died at Cambridge (Ont.) Memorial Hospital, Dec. 27, 1989; aged 80. On Feb. 14, 1942, he was married to Hope Gingrich, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Robert), 3 daughters (Shirley Geiser, Gwen Albrecht, and Beatrice Shantz), one brother (Elias), and one half sister (Lydia Weber). He was preceded in death by one infant daughter (Iris). He was a member of Moorefield Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Preston Mennonite Church on Dec. 30, in charge of Dale Bauman and Amzie Brubacher; interment in Berea Mennonite Cemetery.
Friesen, Myrtle Dora Erb, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Yoder) Erb, was born in Wellman, Iowa, Sept 24, 1904; died in Glendale, Ariz., Dec. 6, 1989; aged 85. On May 14, 1927, she was married to Peter H. Friesen, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Donald), 3 daughters (Rosa Kempton, Catherine Yoder, and Betty Magyar), 18 grandchildren, 12 greatgrandchildren, and one sister Edna Marner). She was preceded in death by one son (Herbert), one sister (Mary Minnegar), and two half brothers (Joe W. Erb and Ray Erb). She was a member of Trinity Mennonite Church, Glendale, Ariz., where memorial services were held. Funeral services were held in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Graber, Leland "Curt," son of Lewis and Wilma Yutzy) Graber, was born in Daviess County, Ind., Aug. 6, 1951; died from brain tumor complications in Elkhart, Ind., Jan. 12, 1990; aged 38. On July 6, 1973, he was married to Wanda Swartzendruber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sisters (LaVonne Boughner, Nancy Hershberger, and Deloris Hoover) and 3 brothers (Vernon, Kevin, and George). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Heather). He was a member of Waterford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 16, in charge of Del and Charlotte Glick and Roy Hange; interment in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, Ind.
Correction: In the obituary of Leland Graber in the Feb. 6 issue, it should have listed one daughter Heather, who survives. She is not deceased.
Halteman, Mary C. Nice, daughter of Frank S. and Rachael (Cassel) Nice, was born in Harleysville, Pa., Jan. 19, 1897; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Jan. 9, 1990; aged 92. On Feb. 3, 1917, she was married to John S. Halteman, who died in 1927. Surviving are 2 daughters (Verna and Ada), 4 sons (Elwood, Raymond, Aldus, and Paul), 20 grandchildren, 46 greatgrandchildren, and one greatgreatgrandson. She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 13, in charge of Curtis Bergey, Russell Detweiler, and Floyd Hackman; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.
Henderson, Colin, son of Jack and Lettie Henderson, was born April 27, 1949; died from an aneurysm at Wellesley Hospital, Toronto, Ont., Dec. 20, 1989; aged 40. On May 9, 1980, he was married to Mary Steckle, who survives. Also surviving is one brother (Tony). Funeral services were held on Dec. 22, in charge of C. Elliot.
Horst, Nellie Showalter, daughter of Cyrus B. and Lydia (Wenger) Showalter, was born in Harrisonburg, Va., Mar. 20, 1898; died at her home in Wellman, Iowa, Jan. 5, 1990; aged 91. On Sept. 30, 1923, she was married to Silas Horst, who died in 1981. Surviving are 2 sons (Allen and Ray), one daughter (Hazel), 4 grandchildren, one greatgrandchild, and one sister (Clara Cooprider). She was preceded in death by one son (Emery). Funeral services were held at Wellman Mennonite Church on Jan. 9, in charge of Dan Johnston; interment in Church of the Brethren Cemetery.
Hostetler, Lloyd N., son of Noah and Lizzie (Eash) Hostetler, was born in LaGrange County, Ind., Apr. 1, 1912; died from cancer at Goshen, Ind., Jan. 6, 1990; aged 77. On June 19, 1940, he was married to Evelyn Brenneman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (William Lloyd), two daughters (Marilyn Eigsti and Jean Paschen), 4 grandchildren, one sister (Goldie Swartzendruber), and 2 brothers (Jonathan and Wilbur). He was a member of College Mennonite Church, where funeral Services were held on Jan. 9, in charge of James Waltner; interment in Violett Cemetery.
Kenagy, Harlie Richard, son of Urvin and Maude (Gross) Kenagy, was born in Garden City, Mo., Apr. 30, 1919; died from heart failure in Garden City, Mo., Jan. 8, 1990; aged 70. On Dec. 22, 1938, he was married to Neva Parker, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Rufus, Marvin, Roger, R. Carroll, and Lester), 14 grandchildren, and 7 greatgrandchildren. He was a member of Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 11, 1990, in charge of Maynard Yoder, James Yoder, and Dennis Ernest; interment in Clearfork Cemetery.
Kremer, Ella Stutzman, daughter of John and Katie (Erb) Stutzman, was born in Milford, Nebr., Sept. 13, 1896; died in Milford, Nebr., Dec. 26, 1989; aged 93. On Mar. 28, 1913, she was married to Joseph Kremer, who died Apr. 1, 1977. Surviving are 2 sons (LaVern and Bernard) and one sister (Ida Stauffer). She was a member of Milford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 28, in charge of Clay Trayer and Ed Wenger; interment in Milford Cemetery.
Kuhns, Verna Mae, daughter of Aaron and Minerva (Erb) Beckler, was born in Woodriver, Nebr., Nov. 9, 1912; died in University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Jan. 12, 1990; aged 77. On Feb. 7, 1935, she was married to Lawrence Kuhns, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Robert), 4 daughters (Juanita, Fern, Erma, and Shirley), 15 grandchildren, 2 stepgrandchildren, 16 greatgrandchildren, 2 stepgreatgrandchildren, 5 sisters (Ella Schweitzer, Marie Schweitzer, Erma Hartzler, Laurene Carter, and Margaret Hazelton), and one brother Merlyn Beckler). She was a member of Wellman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 15, 1990, in charge of Dan Johnston and Henry Miller; interment in Wellman Mennonite Cemetery.
Lyndaker, Anna Zehr, daughter of Christian and Mary (Yousey) Zehr, was born in Croghan, N.Y., July 30, 1891; died of heart disease in Croghan, N.Y., Jan. 2, 1990; aged 98. On June 16, 1910, she was married to John Lyndaker, who died June 16, 1933. She was predeceased by 2 sons (Llewellyn and Lawrence), and one daughter (Geneva). Surviving are 2 sons (Andrew and John), one daughter (Mildred), 15 grandchildren, 22 greatgrandchildren, and 4 greatgreatgrandchildren. She was a member of Croghan Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 5, 1990, in charge of Richard Zehr, Lloyd Boshart, and Julius Moshier; interment in Kirschnerville Cemetery.
Miller, Samuel S., was born in LaGrange, Ind., May 30, 1903; died in Goshen, Ind., Jan. 11, 1990; aged 86. On Feb. 7, 1926, he was married to Rachel Miller, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Wayne), 5 daughters (Willodean Schleining, Karon Weaver, Jeannie Schrock, Winifred Lehman, and Sharon Koelzer), 19 grandchildren, 16 greatgrandchildren, and 2 brothers (Ivan and Wilbur). He was a member of Waterford Mennonite Church, where services were held on Jan. 15, 1990, in charge of Del Glick and Roy Hange; interment in Shore Cemetery.
Neuenschwander, Willis, son of Jacob and Lydia (Amstutz) Neuenschwander, was born in Kidron, Ohio, Dec. 19, 1920; died from cancer in Kidron, Ohio, Jan. 9, 1990; aged 69. On Dec. 25, 1941, he was married to Delpha Geiser, who died Sept. 11, 1986. On Nov. 15, 1987, he was married to Anna Geiser Amstutz, who survives. Also Surviving are 4 daughters (Marilyn Miller, Ruth Hostetler, Gladys Hostetler, and Myrna Streb), 3 sons (Clifford, Larry, and Harold), 4 stepchildren (Rosetta Myers, Carlene, Jay, and Ronald Amstutz), 16 grandchildren, 5 stepgrandchildren, 2 sisters, and 6 brothers. He was a member of Sonnenberg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 12, in charge of Richard F. Ross; interment in Sonnenberg Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Shellenberger, Eunice Marie Kuhns, daughter of Allen Winfred and Anna Inez (Shupe) Kuhns, was born in Harper, Kans., July 26, 1912; died from cancer in Palmer Lake, Colo., Jan. 12, 1990; aged 77. On May 24, 1936, she was married to Wallace Shellenberger, who died Sept. 8, 1982. Surviving are 3 sons (Wallace, Ron, and Rick), one daughter (Janet), one brother (James Kuhns), 5 sisters (Helen Freeman, Hazel Hershberger, Lois Gramseyer, Inez Grey, and Merian Lichty), and 9 grandchildren. She was a member of Mountain Community Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 14, in charge of Tim Detweiler; interment in Fairview Cemetery.
Wyse, Edwin B., son of Albert and Abbigail (Baer) Wyse, was born in Pettisville, Ohio, July 14, 1902; died from natural causes in Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home, Archbold, Ohio, Jan. 8, 1990; aged 87. On Nov. 27, 1923, he was married to Edna Burkholder, who survives. Also surviving are 8 brothers (Oscar, Monroe, Lester, Ray, Willard, Homer, Ora, and Lawrence). He was a member of West Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 10, in charge of James Roynon and Edward Diener; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Zimmerman, Clara King, daughter of Christian K. and Mary (Hostetler) King, was born in Garden City, Mo., Apr. 23, 1899; died in Anthony, Kans., Jan. 1, 1990; aged 90. On Sept. 19, 1922, she was married to Joseph Zimmerman, who died on Oct. 17, 1932. Surviving are 2 sons (Vernon and Roy), 4 daughters (Ellen George, Arleta Butz, Grace Detweiler, and Frances Zimmerman), one brother (Hubert King), and one sister (Adelia King). She was predeceased by one daughter (Geneva). She was a member of Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 4, in charge of Weldon Martens; interment in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
Anders, Mary Alderfer, daughter of Levi L. and Edna D. Alderfer, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Sept. 14, 1910; died at Souderton, Pa., Jan. 5, 1990; aged 79. On Sept. 26, 1931, she was married to Marvin M. Anders, who died in December 1973. Surviving are 2 sons (Harlan A. and Marvin A.), 8 grandchildren, 8 greatgrandchildren, 2 brothers (Abram C. and Levi C. Alderfer), and 3 sisters (Alma C. Clemmer, Martha C. Mininger, her twin, and Edna C. Freed). She was a member of Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 9, in charge of Willis A. Miller, Curtis D. Godshall, and Roy D. Musselman; interment in Salford Mennonite Cemetery.
Blank, Annie S. Lapp, daughter of Isaac S. and Annie (Smoker) Lapp, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., on Apr. 15, 1900; died of a heart attack at Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 21, 1990; aged 89. She was married to Amos L. Blank, who died on Dec. 12, 1961. Surviving are 5 sons (Ira L., Elam R., Paul I., Alvin L., and Clair S.), 5 daughters (Ruth L., Rebecca J. Stoltzfus, Esther G. Smoker, Naomi L. Glick, and Anna E. Sauder), 33 grandchildren, 35 greatgrandchildren, 3 greatgreatgrandchildren, 7 stepgrandchildren, 10 stepgreatgrandchildren, 6 stepgreatgreatgrandchildren, one brother (David C. Lapp), and one sister (Fannie Lapp). She was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 25, in charge of Phil Freed, Richard Umble, Merv Stoltzfus, and Bob Petersheim; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Transcribers note: This obituary is in February 20 issue also with some changes.
Martin, Evelyn Unsicker, daughter of Alvin and Dorothy (Kipfer) Unsicker, was born in Tremont, Ill., on Mar. 23, 1931; died of cancer at Hopedale (Ill.) Hospital, Jan. 18, 1990; aged 58. On Apr. 17, 1949, she was married to Vernon Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Robert J. and Bradley J.), 3 daughters (Pamela Storm, Tamara Stroud, and Melanie Brandt), 5 grandchildren, her mother, and one sister (Virginia Oswald). She was preceded in death by her father and one brother. She was a member of Hopedale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 20, in charge of H. James Smith; interment in Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery.
Schrock, Matthew Aaron, infant son of Mervin and Laura L. (Short) Schrock, was born in Findlay, Ohio, July 14, 1989; died of sudden infant death syndrome on Dec. 5, 1989; aged 4 m. Surviving are his parents, maternal grandparents (Theron and Mary Short), paternal grandparents (Weston and Marilyn Schrock), maternal greatgrandmother (Leona Short), paternal greatgrandparents (Waldo and Mary Schrock), and paternal greatgrandfather (John Renz). Funeral services were held at St. John Mennonite Church on Dec. 8, in charge of Ted Vander Ende; interment in Lockport Cemetery.
Shantz, Luella Mae, daughter of Moses H. and Catherine (Martin) Shantz, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Mar. 14, 1909; died at Kitchener, Ont., on Jan. 17, 1990; aged 80. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Gordon and Vernon) and one sister (Mary Jutzi). She worked at Provident Bookstore (formerly Golden Rule Bookstore) in Kitchener for 36 years. She was a member of Nith Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 20, in charge of Harold Schilk; interment in Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery.
Springer, Joseph W., son of John and Lena Springer, was born in Champaign Co., Ill., Mar. 25, 1894; died at Morton, Ill., on Jan. 19, 1990; aged 95. On Sept. 16, 1915, he was married to Emma Birkey, who died on Dec. 2, 1986. Surviving are 2 sons (Vernon and Eugene), one daughter (Ruth Wieland), 12 grandchildren, 29 greatgrandchildren, and 2 greatgreatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter (June Schertz). He was a member of Trinity Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 22, in charge of Ed King, Mike Schneider, and Sanford Yoder; interment in Roberts Cemetery.
Weland, William A., son of Verne and Lottie (Filson) Weland, was born in Milroy, Pa., Oct. 10, 1920; died of a stroke at Freeport, Ill., Jan. 7, 1990; aged 69. On Nov. 16, 1949, he was married to Lorene Gramley, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Roger, Terry, and Glenn), 9 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mary Barranco and Arla Longoria), 3 stepbrothers, and one stepsister. He was a member of Freeport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 10, in charge of Robert E. Nolt; interment in Chapel Hill Cemetery.
Blank, Annie S. Lapp, daughter of Isaac S. and Annie (Smoker) Lapp, was born in Leacock Twp., Pa., Apr. 15, 1900; died in Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, Jan. 21, 1990; aged 89. She was married to Amos L. Blank, who died on Dec. 12, 1961. Surviving are 5 sons (Ira L., Elam R., Paul I., Alvin L., and Clair S.), 5 daughters (Ruth L., Rebecca J., Esther G., Naomi L., and Anna E.), 33 grandchildren, 35 greatgrandchildren, 3 greatgrandchildren, 10 stepgreatgrandchildren, 6 stepgreatgreatgrandchildren, one brother (David C. Lapp), and one sister (Fannie Lapp). She was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 25, in charge of Philip M. Freed, J. Richard Umble, Merv R. Stoltzfus, and Robert L. Petersheim; interment in Maple Grove Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Transcribers note: This obituary was in February 13 issue also. Some changes here.
Bontrager, Fannie R. Yoder, daughter of Rudy Z. and Lovina (Miller) Yoder, was born at Thomas, Okla., Mar. 18, 1897; died at Kalona, Iowa, Jan. 27, 1990; aged 92. On Jan. 27, 1916, she was married to Menno J. Bontrager, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Lovina Miller, Suvilla Hershberger, Edna Yoder, and Esther Tate), 3 sons (Amos, Perry, and Joseph), 26 grandchildren, 2 stepgrandchildren, 56 greatgrandchildren, and 3 stepgreatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Clarence). She was a member of East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 30, in charge of Michael Loss, Perry Miller, and Ronald Bontrager; interment in East Union Cemetery.
Boshart, Enos, son of John and Catherine (Nafziger) Boshart, was born at Millbank, Ont.; died of cancer at Seaforth (Ont.) Community Hospital, Jan. 18, 1990; aged 79. He was married to Selina Albrecht, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Kathryn McDermott, Mary Jean MacLeod, and Jane BoshartMcCleary), one son (William), 6 grandchildren, and one brother (Lewis). He was a member of Poole Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 21, in charge of David Brubacher; interment in Poole Church Cemetery.
Gautsche, Joyce Holsopple, daughter of Paul and Helen (Short) Holsopple, was born at Wauseon, Ohio, July 28,1959; died from complications of AIDS at her home at Denver, Colo., Jan. 20, 1990; aged 30. On June 5, 1983, she was married to LaDell Gautsche, who survives. Also surviving are her parents, one sister (Gaylene Rhoda), and 4 brothers (LaMar, Allen, Elroy, and Kenton). She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 22, in charge of Larry Hauder and Walter Friesen; interment in Pettisville (Ohio) Cemetery on Jan. 26, in charge of David and Janice Sutter and Randy Nofziger.
Good, Selina G. Martin, daughter of Enoch B. and Elizabeth (Gingrich) Martin, was born in Elmira, Ont., on Feb. 6, 1900; died at Tofield (Alta.) Health Center, Dec. 14, 1989; aged 89. On Feb. 19, 1918, she was married to Christian Milo Good, who died on May 9,1973. Surviving are 2 sons (Lloyd and Edgar), 2 daughters (Beulah Martin and Viola Roth), 15 grandchildren, 16 greatgrandchildren, and 2 sisters (Lucinda Robertson and Louida Snider). She was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Norman and Mose). She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Dyen, Alta., on Dec. 18, in charge of Norman Zimmerman and Ray Landis; interment in Acadia Valley, Alta.
Groff, Esther D. Rohrer, daughter of Daniel H. and Lydia (Denlinger) Rohrer, was born in Lancaster, Pa., July 24, 1900; died at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 25, 1989; aged 89. She was married to Christian B. Groff, who died in 1946. Surviving are one daughter (Edna G. Martin), 3 stepchildren (Mary N. Leaman, Anna M. Landis, and E. Marvin Groff), 4 grandchildren, 18 stepgrandchildren, 31 stepgreatgrandchildren, and 34 stepgreatgreatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by 4 infant children, one granddaughter, one brother (Israel Rohrer), and 2 stepsons. She was a charter member of First Deaf Mennonite Church of Lancaster. Funeral services were held at Mellingers Mennonite Church on Oct. 29, in charge of Paul Zehr, Raymond Rohrer, and Marlin Martin; interment in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.
Kandel, Doris Viola Miller, daughter of Calvin D. and Emma (Weaver) Miller, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, on Apr. 19, 1924; died at her home in Holmes Co., Jan. 25, 1990; aged 65. On Aug. 14, 1943, she was married to Clayton M. Kandel, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Ethel Miller, Shirley, Marlene Swartzendruber, Karla, and Julie Stutzman), 2 sons (Keith and Kenneth), and 13 grandchildren. One son (Roger) preceded her in death. She was a member of Martin's Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 28, in charge of Paul O. King and David Clemens; interment in Martin's Creek Church Cemetery.
Kauffman, Ruth Elizabeth Reschly, daughter of William M. and Katie (Swartzendruber) Reschly, was born in Noble, Iowa, Dec. 3, 1917; died of cancer at Glendale, Ariz., Jan. 25, 1990; aged 72. She was married to Vernon L. Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Alice R. Troutman), 5 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Floyd, Harold, and Ralph Reschly), and 2 sisters (Edna Roth and Irene Owens). She was preceded in death by one son (Robert). She was a member of Grace Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 29, in charge of James L. Kropf and Ray Smee; interment in Resthaven Cemetery.
Lehman, Reuben H., son of David B. and Sarah (Hege) Lehman, was born in Franklin Co., Pa., Jan. 26, 1897; died at West Willow Rest Home, Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 24, 1989; aged 92. He was married to Katie Lehman, who died in 1973. Surviving are 2 daughters (Helen Martin and Elizabeth Yeager), 4 sons (Verne, Preston, Adin, and David), one foster daughter (Frances Arrowood), 28 grandchildren, 7 foster grandchildren, 72 greatgrandchildren, 2 greatgreatgrandchildren, and 2 brothers (David H. and Menno H.). He was preceded in death by one son and one grandson. He was a member of Culbertson Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 28, in charge of Isaac Sensenig, Wayne Shank, and LaRay Martin; interment in the church cemetery.
Nafziger, Amos, son of Nicholas and Mary (Steinman) Nafziger, was born in Mornington Twp., Ont., Dec. 7, 1899; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 24, 1990; aged 90. On Nov. 19, 1925, he was married to Nancy Gerber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Kenneth, Joseph, and David), 2 daughters (Mary Hildebrandt and Katherine Hunsberger), 12 grandchildren, 6 greatgrandchildren, one brother (Solomon), and one sister (Mary Nafziger). He was preceded in death by one sister (Katie Gerber) and 3 brothers (Daniel, Samuel, and Menno). He was a member of Mapleview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 27, in charge of Victor Dorsch; interment in Mapleview Cemetery.
Schlabach, Daniel J., son of Joseph J. and Fannie (Miller) Schlabach, was born at Middlebury, Ind., July 30, 1906; died at Sarasota, Fla., Jan. 24, 1990; aged 83. On Oct. 7, 1930, he was married to Amelia Graber, who survives. Also surviving are 6 daughters (Martha Weirich, Fannie Melton, Ruby Hochstedler, Betty Miller, Jean Matteson, and Fran Bingaman), 3 sons (Daniel, Jr., Mervin, and J. Leroy), 26 grandchildren, 8 stepgrandchildren, 24 greatgrandchildren, 2 stepgreatgrandchildren, one sister (Mary Ann Good), and 6 brothers (Roman, Bill, Abner, Fred, Joe, and Ervin). He was preceded in death by one sister (Amanda Hochstetler) and one brother (Albert). He was a member of Benton Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held in Sarasota, Fla., on Jan. 25, in charge of David R. Miller. Funeral services were held at Benton Mennonite Church on Jan. 28, in charge of Dan Foley and Etril J. Leinbach; interment on Jan. 29 at Violett Cemetery, Goshen, Ind.
Schmucker, Monroe J., son of Jonas and Kathryn (Schrock) Schmucker, was born in Elkhart, Ind.; died at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, Ohio, Jan. 2, 1990; aged 79. Surviving are one daughter (Mary Crousser), one son (Robert), one stepson (Lloyd William Ringley), 8 grandchildren, 8 greatgrandchildren, 2 sisters (Ada Schrock and Sovilla Hochstetler), and 3 brothers (Dan, Harvey, and John). He was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 2 brothers. He was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Smith Funeral Home; interment in Walnut Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Shreiner, Fannie G. Longenecker, daughter of Ira and Ellen (Garber) Longenecker, was born in West Donegal Twp., Pa., Apr. 24, 1912; died at Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 22, 1990; aged 77. She was married to Lester E. Shreiner, who died in 1949. Surviving are one daughter (Lois F. Brubaker), 3 sons (Robert L., John L., and James E.), and 11 grandchildren. She was a member of Bossler Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 26, in charge of Fred M. Garber, Harlan M. Hoover, Robert L. Shreiner, and J. Herbert Fisher; interment in Bossler Mennonite Cemetery.
Baechler, Marian Roth, daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Iutzi) Roth, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Oct. 28, 1910; died suddenly at Tavistock, Ont., Nov. 20, 1989; aged 79. On Sept. 16, 1931, she was married to Omer Baechler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Faye Hall and Elaine Benton), one son (Paul), 10 grandchildren, and 3 greatgrandsons. She was a member of Tavistock Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at East Zorra Mennonite Church on Nov. 23, in charge of Darrel Toews and Elmer Schwartzentruber; interment in East Zorra Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Bennett, Mary D. Egli, daughter of Reuben and Matilda (Eigsti) Egli, was born at Shelbyville, Ill., Nov. 30, 1924; died at Cornell, Ill.., Jan, 15, 1990; aged 65. On Nov. 16, 1963, she was married to Bruck S. Bennett, who survives. Also surviving are one stepson (Michael Bennett), one stepdaughter (Susan Erschen), 2 grandchildren, 5 brothers (Walter, Chris, Glen, Ben, and John), and 2 sisters (Emma Monk and Jeannette Viets). She was a member of Metamora Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Newton Memorial Home on Jan. 18, in charge of Lester Zook; interment in Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery.
Burkholder, Mary Ann, was born in Ohio May 25, 1896; died at Fountainview Nursing Home, Goshen, Ind., Jan. 16, 1990; aged 93. On Nov. 16, 1919, she was married to Daniel O. Burkholder, who died on June 15, 1970. Surviving are 4 daughters (Lizzie Sloan, Marie Holderman, Rachael Maggert, and Nellie Evans), 2 sons (Nelson and Delbert), 19 grandchildren, and a number of greatgrandchildren. She was a member of North Main Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Yoder Culp Funeral Home on Jan. 19, in charge of John C. King; interment in New Paris Cemetery.
Gnagey, Amelia D., daughter of Daniel and Eva (Maust) Gnagey, was born in Meyersdale, Pa., Mar. 29, 1901; died at Goshen (Ind.) General Hospital, Jan. 29, 1990; aged 88. She was a member of Pigeon River Mennonite Church, where funeral sarrices were held on Jan. 31, in charge of Luke Yoder and Kenneth Dietzel; interment in Pigeon River Church Cemetery.
Gochnauer, Marian L. Pickell, daughter of Norman R. and Myrtle M. (Hackent) Pickell, was born at Lancaster, Pa., May 18, 1942; died of heart failure at Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 29, 1989; aged 47. On July 20, 1963, she was married to John R. Gochnauer, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Joyce E.), one son (Steven L.), parents, 2 brothers (Lloyd C. and Donald R. Pickell), and one sister (Thelma J. Pickell). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Marilyn L.). She was a member of Risser Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 2, in charge of Russell J. Baer, Ralph Ginder, Donald R. Pickell, and Gerald Heistand; interment in Risser Mennonite Cemetery.
Hershey, Ruth Hershey, daughter of John K. and Mary (Hershey) Hershey, was born in Paradise Twp., Pa.; died at Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 4, 1990; aged 94. She was married to Willis H. Hershey, who died in 1978. Surviving are one son (J. Robert), 5 daughters (Marion Smith, Mildred Steffy, Dorothy Stauffer, Katherine Huddle, and Hulda E. Hershey), 17 grandchildren, and 20 greatgrandchildren. She was a member of Paradise Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite Home in charge of Karl Steffy, Roger Steffy, Ralph Ginder, and Fred Martin; interment in Paradise Mennonite Cemetery.
Ioerger, Virgil E., son of Wilbur H. and Minnie (Sakes) Ioerger, was born in Minonk, Ill., May 25, 1916; died at Bloomington, Ill., Jan. 21, 1990; aged 73. On July 19, 1939, he was married to Gladys Lawrence, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Karen Cole, Karyl Harris, Sharon Sullivan, and Maryl Salisbury), one son (Daryl), 13 grandchildren, one greatgrandson, and one sister (Doris Skaggs). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Sharyl). He was a member of Waldo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 27, in charge of Lester Zook; interment in Minonk Township Cemetery.
Kurtz, Clyde, son of Simon and Fannie (Musser) Kurtz, was born in Smithville, Ohio, Sept. 5, 1903; died at Smithville, Ohio, Jan. 22, 1990; aged 86. In 1926, he was married to Arlene Blough, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Don), 2 daughters (Helen Shisler and Nancy Gregory), 10 grandchildren, 9 greatgrandchildren, 2 brothers (Cletus and Wayne), and 2 sisters (Ida Short and Berneatha Conrad). He was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Gresser Funeral Home on Jan. 25, in charge of James Schrag and Sharon Speigle; interment in Oak Grove Mennonite Cemetery.
Lauver, Mary B. Hottenstein, daughter of Wallace M. and Mary Gamber (Brubaker) Hottenstein, was born at East Petersburg, Pa., Mar. 31, 1916; died at Landis Homes, Lititz, Pa., Feb. 1, 1990; aged 73. She was married to Melvin H. Lauver, who survives. Also surviving are one foster son (Louis), 2 grandchildren, and one brother (Wayne B. Hottenstein). She was a member of Lititz Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 5, in charge of James Shelly, Jacob W. Frederic, J. Clair Hollinger, and Paul G. Landis; interment in Hess Mennonite Cemetery.
Schwartzentruber, Elizabeth Bender, daughter of John and Magdalena (Zehr), was born in South Easthope Twp., Pa., Oct. 20, 1908; died of pneumonia at Stratford (Ont.) General Hospital, Jan. 30, 1990; aged 81. On Dec. 2, 1931, she was married to John Schwartzentruber, who died Apr. 16, 1977. Surviving are 2 daughters (Reta Schmidt and Beatrice Ullner), 2 sons (Raymond and Donald), 10 grandchildren, and one brother (Joseph Bender). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Kathleen Charters). She was a member of Tavistock Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 1, in charge of Darrel Toews; interment in East Zorra Mennonite Church.
Shrock, Mary Ann Miller, was born at Hartville, Ohio, May 2, 1908; died at Walnut Creek, Ohio, Feb. 4, 1990; aged 81. She was married to Henry Shrock, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 5 daughters (Sarah Miller, Martha Beachy, Edna Wittmer, Mary Helmuth, and Erma Beachy), 3 sons (Melvin, Noah, and Henry Jr.), 31 grandchildren, 61 greatgrandchildren, 3 sisters (Martha, Katie, and Ida), and one brother (Albert Miller). She was preceded in death by one son (Raymond) and one daughter (Emma Beachy). She was a member of Hartville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 7, in charge of Carl Newswanger and Lee Ressler; interment in Hartville Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Steiner, Bertha Zuercher, daughter of Christian and Anne Zuercher, was born at Kidron, Ohio, July 6, 1902; died at Westview Manor, Wooster, Ohio, Feb. 3, 1990; aged 87. On Dec. 6, 1921, she was married to Homer Steiner, who died on Mar. 13, 1988. Surviving are 7 sons (Elno, Lee, George, Marion, Roy, Kenneth, and Clayton), 3 daughters Viola Kuhns, Dorothy Miller, and Norma Eberly), 34 grandchildren, 44 greatgrandchildren, one brother (Allen), and one sister (Lucille Steiner). She was preceded in death by one son (Clair), one daughter (Arlene Nussbaum), one brother (Menno), 3 sisters (Ella, Lavina, and Selma), and 5 grandchildren. She was a member of Kidron Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 6, in charge of Bill Detweiler and Elno Steiner; interment in Kidron Mennonite Cemetery.
Stevenson, Lonnie J., son of Booker T. and Lueitcher Stevenson, was born at Canton, Ohio, Sept. 9, 1955; died of a heart attack at Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 14, 1990; aged 34. On Mar. 13, 1976, he was married to Polly Moore, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Charita M.), 2 sons (Ramsey L. and Charles Lamont Alexander), 3 sisters, and 5 brothers. He attended Stoner Heights Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 27, in charge of Gerry J. Vandeworp; interment in Beech Mennonite Cemetery.
Yoder, Lydia Hochstetler, daughter of Christian and Magdalene (Shetler) Hochstetler, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Feb. 5, 1903; died at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, Jan. 29, 1990; aged 86. On Feb. 22, 1925, she was married to Alva D. Yoder, who died May 7, 1986. Surviving are one daughter (Dorothy Marner), 2 sons (Edward Duane and Clayton J.), 8 grandchildren, and one sister (Lala Miller). She was preceded in death by an infant son. She was a member of Kalona Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 1, in charge of Elton Nussbaum, David Groh, and David L. Yoder; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.
Zehr, Clara Kipfer, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Albrecht) Kipfer, was born in North Easthope Twp., Ont., July 29, 1900; died at Stratford (Ont.) General Hospital on Dec. 25, 1989; aged 89. On June 1, 1920, she was married to John Zehr, who died on Mar. 17, 1986. Surviving are 7 daughters (Anna Mae Leis, Marie Leis, Leola Wagler, LaVone Gascho, Lorraine Boldt, Shirley Zehr, and Iva Smith), 3 sons (Edward, Harold, and Kenneth), 29 grandchildren, 27 greatgrandchildren, and one sister (Iva Caddick). She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Donald and Peter) and 4 sisters (Ida Wagler, Kathryn Ruby Bruce, Laura Ruby, and Mary Anne Kipfer). She was a member of Tavistock Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at East Zorra Mennonite Church on Dec. 28, in charge of Vernon Zehr and Daniel Toews; interment in East Zorra Mennonite Church.
Month transcribed by Ralph Shetler, Oregon.