Gospel Herald Obituaries - June, 1991

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Gospel Herald - Volume 84, Number 23 - June 4, 1991 - page 13.

Cordell, Constance Arlene Hunsecker, 48, McConnellsburg, Pa. Born: April 19, 1942, Chambersburg, Pa., to Harold L. and Alice (Frey) Hunsecker. Died: April 2, 1991, Fulton County Medical Center, of cancer. Survivors-husband: Glenn R. Cordell; parents: Harold L. and Alice (Frey) Hunsecker; children: Craig Alan, Laurel Anne; grandmother: Mary Emma Hunsecker; brother and sister: Clair Edward, Carolyn Jean Durst. Memorial service: April 7, McConnellsburg Elementary School. Burial: Union Cemetery.

Dearing, Ronald W., 50, Jackson, Ohio. Born: Nov. 8, 1940, Jackson, Ohio, to Ralph and Wilma (White) Dearing. Died: April 21, 1991, Jackson, Ohio, of cancer. Survivors-wife: Mary Denny; children: Wayne, Ladora Lyons, Sharon McWilliams, Avonell Sollors; 12 grandchildren; brothers: Gary, Donald, Tom. Funeral: April 24, Eisnaugle Funeral Home, by Jim Mullett. Burial: Hillside Chapel Cemetery.

Good, Isaac H., 91, Lititz, Pa. Born: Oct. 21. 1899, Lancaster Co., Pa., to Monroe and Lizzie (Horning) Good. Died: May 12, 1991, Lititz, Pa. Survivors-wife: Katie Good; brother and sister: Monroe H., Lizzie H. Funeral: May 15, Bowmansville Mennonite Church, by Wilbert G. Lind, Donald W. Good, and H. Arthur Good. Burial: Bowmansville Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Hartman, DeWitt, 75, Archbold, Ohio. Born: Sept. 6, 1915, Callum, Ill., to Emanuel and Mattie (Blosser) Hartman. Died: May 3, 1991, at home. Survivors-wife: Dorothy Graber; children: Larry, Sharon Groves, Donna Groves; 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; brothers and sisters: Herman, Elias, Lucie Thierry, Emma Poorman, Ruth Barnes. Funeral: May 6, Central Mennonite Church, by Ross Goldfus and Dale Wyse. Burial: Pettisville Cemetery.

Huber, Viola G. Gish, 92, Lititz, Pa. Born: June 7, 1898, Mt. Joy Twp., to Eli and Elizabeth (Gingerich) Gish. Died: April 26, 1991, Landis Homes. Survivors-son: John R.; 3 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; sister: Ida. Predeceased by: John S. (husband). Funeral: April 30, Landis Homes, by Linford King.

Kauffman, Orval, 79, Wauseon, Ohio. Born: March 15, 1912, Pettisville, Ohio, to Noah and Katie (Burkholder) Kauffman. Died: April 30, 1991, of cancer. Survivors-children: Glenn, Evelyn Rychener, Donald, Mary Short; 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; brothers: Clair, Kenneth, Herman. Predeceased by: Cora Short (wife). Funeral: May 3, Central Mennonite Church, by Ross Goldfus. Burial: Pettisville Cemetery.

Lehman, Arminda Wyse, 85, Archbold, Ohio. Born: July 26, 1905, Archbold, Ohio, to Elmer and Ella (Wyse) Wyse. Died: April 28, 1991, Fulton County Health Center. Survivors-husband: Joseph Lehman; children: Bonnie Zuercher, Betty Netcher; 6 grandchildren; brother and sister: Ervin, Rosella. Funeral: May 2, Central Mennonite Church, by Ross Goldfus and Lavon Welty. Burial: Pettisville Cemetery.

Lehman, John A., 56, Boswell, Pa. Born: Jan. 2, 1905, Versailles, Mo., to Joel and Martha (Basinger) Lehman. Died: May 10, 1991, East Liverpool, Ohio. Survivors-wife; children: John, Anna Hand, Hanna Pusey, Paul; 12 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Bessie, Daniel, Helen, Wilfred, Kenneth, Pauline. Funeral: May 13, Blough Mennonite Church, by Paul Mishler, Robert Yoder, and Millard Benner. Burial: Thomas Mennonite Cemetery.

Lichty, Nora B. Hess, 77, New Holland, Pa. Born: Oct. 4, 1913, Penn Township, to Aaron R and Lillie (Bender) Hess. Died: April 18, 1991, Landis Homes, of cardiopulmonary arrest. Survivors-husband: Martin Lichty; children: Leon H., Marilyn Lichty Sensenig, Martin Eric; 11 grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Walter B. Hess, Charles B. Hess, Paul B. Hess, Mildred Weaver, Emma Good. Funeral: April 22, Landis Homes, by Clyde G. Kratz and Don Good. Burial: New Holland Mennonite Cemetery.

Mentzer, Charles W., 75, Lancaster, Pa. Born: April 6, 1916, Lancaster, Pa., to John W. and Blanche Mentzer. Died: May 11, 1991, Lancaster, Pa. of a heart attack. Survivors-wife: Anna Mary Pfaunmiller; children: Jeffrey, Glenda Sellard, Melanie Dings; 4 grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Ellis, Alice Stauffer, Betty Pitz. Funeral: May 15, Forest Hills Mennonite Church, by J. Lester Graybill and Mark R. Wenger. Burial: Eby Cemetery.

Ranck, Bertha E., 90, Lititz, Pa. Born: May 20, 1900, Leacock Twp., to Samuel E. and Lizzie N. (Herr) Ranck. Died: May 13, 1991, Landis Homes. Funeral: May 17, Landis Homes, by Linford King.

Thomas, Audrey Lois Bowman, 56, Tire Hill, Pa. Born: March 31, 1935, Tire Hill, Pa., to Arthur and Relda (Howard) Bowman. Died: May 3, 1991, Tire Hill, Pa., of cancer. Survivors-children: Lois Jean Locklear, Edgar, Susan Miller, Ronald, Deanna Hill; 13 grandchildren; brother: Arthur C. Bowman. Funeral: May 6, Henderson Funeral Home, by Marvin L. Kaufman Burial: Stahl Mennonite Cemetery.

Williams, Clyde, 73, Archbold, Ohio. Born: July 21, 1917, Lyons, Ohio, to Clarence and Jessie (Heckert) Williams. Died: April 26, 1991, from an apparent heart attack. Survivors-wife Vera Nafziger; daughter: Joan Williams; brother and sister: Lawrence, Marion Linthicum. Funeral: April 29, Central Mennonite Church, by Ross Goldfus and Dale Wyse. Burial: Pettisville Cemetery.

Wolf, Paul F., 82, Freeport, Ill. Born: Sept. 17, 1908, to Newton and Sarah (Lapp) Wolf. Died: May 5, 1991, Freeport, Ill. Survivors-wife: Leita Brown; children: Phyllis Weisel, Judith Busjahn, Nola Mae Miller; 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral: May 8, Freeport Mennonite Church, by Robert E. Nolt. Burial: Freeport Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder, David R., 67, Belleville, Pa. Born: Oct. 20, 1923, to Samuel K. and Katie (Peachey) Yoder. Died: May 8, 1919, Belleville, Pa., of cancer. Survivors-wife: Mattie Yoder; children: John S., Judy Gromis, Marilyn Pheasant; 6 grandchildren; sister: Bertha A. Hartzler Funeral: May 11, Maple Grove Mennonite Church, by Robert L. Hartzler. Burial: Locust Grove Mennonite Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 84, Number 24 - June 11, 1991- page 15.

Belott, Robert Lorenzo, 55, Lansdale, Pa. Born: Feb. 23, 1936, Jacksonville, Fla., to James and Ruby Belott. Died: May 13, 1991, Lansdale, Pa. Survivors-children: Kathleen, Michael, Nancy, Gerald, Peggy, James, David; stepchildren: Stacey Peters, Victor Suria; 2 grandchildren. Funeral: May 15, Covenant Community Fellowship, by Earl Anders.

Egli, Velda Riggenbach, 64, Hopedale, Ill. Born: May 22, 1927, Kiowa, Kan., to William and Anna Zehr Riggenbach. Died: May 22, 1991, St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Ill. Survivors-husband: Orville Egli; children: Richard, Gary, Rodney, Cheryl Tackett; 9 grandchildren, 2 stepgrandchildren, one great-grandchild. Funeral: May 24, Hopedale Mennonite Church, by H. James Smith and Carl Horner. Burial: Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery.

Haning, Ray V., 84, Springs, Pa. Born: Feb. 18, 1907, Salisbury, Pa., to William E. and Amanda (Schlaubaugh) Haning. Died: April 7, 1991, Meyersdale Hospital, from a heart attack. Survivors-wife: Marie Bender; children: Ray V., Jr., John B., William E., Ann E. Gonati, Margaret M. Mecredy; 7 grandchildren; brother: Samuel I. Funeral: April 11, Springs Mennonite Church, by Earl Yoder. Burial: Springs Cemetery.

Kanagy, Ida M. Zook, 84, Lititz, Pa. Born: Feb. 19, 1907, Belleville, Pa., to John L. and Pamella (Kanagy) Zook. Died: May 15, 1991, Lancaster General Hospital. Survivors-children: Leo R. Kanagy, Marvin R. Roberts, Josephine K. Hartzell, Robert Rhodes; 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; sister: Mildred Walters. Predeceased by: Isaiah D. Kanagy (husband). Funeral: May 18, Allenville Mennonite Church, by Phil Barr with Paul Bender and Tim Peachey assisting. Burial: Allensville Mennonite Cemetery.

Kauffman, Leo, 61. Born: Aug. 9, 1929, Holmes County, Ohio, to John and Susan (Schlabach) Kaufman. Died: May 21, 1991, Wooster, Ohio. Survivors-wife: Ada Yoder; children: Steve, Deborah Barry, Gary, Vicki Kreinbrink, Leonard; 3 grandchildren; brother and sisters: Sam, Alma Kaufman, Clare Kaufman, Fran Gerber, Ada Enzen, Mary Schwartz. Predeceased by: David (infant son). Funeral: May 24, Martin's Creek Mennonite Church, by Carl Wiebe. Burial: Martin's Creek Mennonite Cemetery.

Lantz, Dorothy King, 79, Archbold, Ohio. Born: Feb. 12, 1912, Archbold, Ohio, to Henry and Ida (Weber) King. Died: May 14, 1991, at home. Survivors-children: Marvin, Charles, Velda Becker, Marilyn Short; 15 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Freeman King, Dale King, Olen King, Andrew King, Inez King, Delilah King, Martha King, Florence Nofziger. Predeceased by: Ray Lantz (husband). Funeral: May 17, Central Mennonite Church, by Ross Goldfus and Dale Wyse. Burial: Pettisville Cemetery.

Martin, Aaron S., 82, Ephrata, Pa. Born: Feb. 19, 1909, Ephrata, Pa., to Henry S. and Mattie Snader Martin. Died: May 5, 1991, Lititz, Pa. Survivors-wife: Edna Shenk; children: J. Robert, Kenneth E., Rhoda J. Weaver, Edith A. Schnupp; 14 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Charles W., G. Earl, Leah Hurst, Lydia Martin, Edith Gingrich. Funeral: May S, Ephrata Mennonite Church, by J. Elvin Martin, L. Keith Weaver, and Noah Good. Burial: Indiantown Mennonite Cemetery.

Metzler, John C., 86. Born: Jan. 28, 1905, Leacock Twp., Pa., to Aaron H. and Annie (Eby) Metzler. Died: May 16, Lancaster, Pa. Survivors-wife: Emma E. Groff; children: J. Robert, Lloyd G., Norma Hostetter, Doris Burkhart; 14 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren; brother and sisters: Raymond, Miriam Groff, Elnora Hershey, Mary Groff, Amy Martin. Funeral: May 19, Paradise Mennonite Church, by Clair Eby and Paul Clark. Burial: Paradise Mennonite Cemetery.

Morrison, Raymond Wesley, 56, Hesston, Kan. Born: July 1, 1934, Superior, Colo. Died: April 1, 1991. Survivors-wife: Paulene Burkey; children: Steve, Shelly; one grandchild; brother: Donald. Funeral: April 4, Whitestone Mennonite Church, by Ronald Guengerich and Thomas W. Shane.

Roth, Barbara, 91. Born: April 3, 1901, to Jonathan and Emma (Rudy) Martin. Died: May 1, 1991, Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, Ont. Survivors-daughter: Gladys. Predeceased by: Moses H. (husband). Funeral: Countryside Mennonite Fellowship, by Leighton Martin. Burial: Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery.

Siebert, Mariann Lou Wiebe, 53, Hesston, Kan. Born: Oct. 25, 1937, Whitewater, Kan., to Willie and Esther Wiebe. Died: April 30, 1991, Wichita, Kan., of cancer. Survivors-husband: Rudy; children: Annette, Mark, Karen; one grandchild; sister and brothers: Evelyn, Lloyd, Kenneth. Funeral: May 2, Whitestone Mennonite Church, by Ronald Guengerich. Burial: Emmaus Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Souder, Norman Kraybill, 66, Spring City, Pa. Born: Nov. 25, 1924, Sellersville, Pa., to Edwin and Ruth (Kraybill) Souder. Died: May 11, 1991, Phoenixville, Pa., of complications from abdominal surgery. Survivors-wife: Arvella Good; children: Barbara Ann, Merle G., Peggy Sprunger; brothers and sisters: L. Kraybill, Eugene K., Stanley K., Elizabeth Allebach, Irene Bechtel, Gladys Kolb, Iona Weaver. Funeral: May 15, Vincent Mennonite Church, by Karl Glick and Richard Lindberg. Burial: Vincent Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Weaver, J. Landis, 81, Akron, Pa. Born: Sept. 4, 1909, Ephrata, Pa., to John H. and Magdelena (Landis) Weaver. Died: April 30, 1991, Ephrata, Pa. Survivors-children: Jay D., Arvilla Langsdale, Donna L. Foster, John E., Elizabeth A. Weaver, Ronald L.; 12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; sister: Mabel L. Marner. Predeceased by: Ada S. Horst (wife). Funeral: May 4, Ephrata Mennonite Church, by J. Elvin Martin and Leroy W. Martin. Burial: Metzler's Mennonite Cemetery.

Wengerd, John S., 52, Salisbury, Pa. Born: Oct. 17, 1938, Springs, Pa., to Allen and Alta (Haning) Wengerd. Died: April 23, 1991, Johnstown, Pa., from an accidental fall. Survivors-wife: Sara L. Gingerich; children: Heidi, Kristin; brothers and sister: Bud, William, Eugene, Mary Bontrager. Funeral: April 26, Springs Mennonite Church, by Steven Heatwole. Burial: Springs Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 84, Number 25 - June 18, 1991 - page 14.

Albrecht, Donald J., 23, Vassar, Mich. Born: Feb. 21, 1968, Saginaw, Mich., to Herb and Dorothy (Jantzi) Albrecht. Died: May 16. 1991, Vassar, Mich., of cystic fibrosis. Survivors-wife: Dawn; parents: Herbert and Dorothy E. (Jantzi) Albrecht; brother: David; grandmothers: Martha Jantzi and Katie Albrecht. Predeceased by: Michael (brother). Funeral: May 19, Millington United Methodist Church, by Luke Yoder and Tom Berlin. Burial: Pine View Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Beam, William H., 89, Morgantown, Pa. Born: Jan. 11, 1902, Morgantown, Pa., to Lydia Beam Schein. Died: May 10, 1991, Tel Hai Rest Home, of cardiac arrest. Survivors-wife: Ada Hertzler; children: Susanna Snader, Arlene Eberly, Frances Gunzenhauser, Daniel, Omar, Titus, Glenn, Dale, James; 24 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren; sister: Dorothy Koch. Funeral: May 14, Conestoga Mennonite Church, by Nathan Stoltzfus, Steve Wingfield, and Harvey E. Stoltzfus. Burial: Conestoga Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Bohn, Anna Egli, 101, Manson, Iowa. Born: Feb. 18, 1889, Hopedale, Ill., to Benjamin and Adella (Rinehart) Egli. Died: Nov. 16, 1990, Manson, Iowa. Survivors-children: Albert, Joseph, Louie, Alma Oswald; sister: Della Miller; 23 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Carl, Sr. (husband), Irvin, Ben, Carl, Jr. (sons). Funeral: Nov. 19, Augustana Lutheran Church, by Curt Kuhns. Burial: Rose Hill Cemetery.

Bohn, Joseph Amos, 81, Manson, Iowa. Born: Sept. 26, 1910, Manson, Iowa, to Carl, Sr., and Anna (Egli) Bohn. Died: Jan. 28, 1991, Lake City, Iowa. Survivors-wife: Eleanor Tabb Bohn; children: Melva Pelz, Hazel Conley, Francis, Joseph; 9 step-children; brothers and sister: Albert, Louie, Alma Oswald; 18 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren. Funeral: Jan. 31, Augustana Lutheran Church, by Curt Kuhns. Burial: Rose Hill Cemetery.

Carter, George Davis, 52, Bledsoe, Tex. Born: Dec. 26, 1938, Bledsoe, Tex., to George and Floy (Davis) Carter. Died: May 27, 1991, Phoenix, Ariz. Survivors-wife: Donna Steckly Carter; children: Donald, Lance, Shawn Presnell, Tanya; brothers and sisters: Rhoy, Wendell, Judy Feist, Floy Pollack, 3 grandchildren. Funeral: May 30, Sunnyslope Mennonite Church, by David W. Mann and Brad Eberly. Burial: Resthaven Memorial Park.

Combs, John, 73. Born: March 4, 1918, Chicago, Ill., to Fred and Elizabeth (Gartner) Combs. Died: May 18. 1991, St. Louis, Mo., of a heart attack. Survivors-wife: Ruth Stalter Combs; children: Cary, Stanley, Bruce, Reid; sisters: Lucy Ashenbrenner, Janet Nelson; 7 grandchildren.

Denlinger, Earle Henry, 81. Born: Sept. 26, 1909, Kinzer, Pa., to John K. and Anna (Sweikert) Denlinger. Died: May 19, 1991, Lititz, Pa. Survivors-wife: S. Margaret Kreider; daughter: Betty Jane; sister and brothers: Elsie Charles, Willis, Frank, Arthur. Funeral: May 23, Paradise Mennonite Church, by Clair B. Eby and John A. Denlinger. Burial: Paradise Mennonite Cemetery.

Eby, Anna May Zeist, 91, Lancaster, Pa. Born: Jan. 1, 1900, Lancaster, Pa., to Martin and Emma Martin. Died: May 21, 1991, Lancaster, Pa. Survivors-children: Martin, Warren, Roy, Henry, Aaron, Ivan, Ethel Weaver, Anna Hennelly, Ruth Penner; brothers: Amos, Benjamin, Clayton, Wayne; 26 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Henry M. Eby (husband). Funeral: May 25, Paradise Mennonite Church, by Edward J. Miller and Fred W. Martin. Burial: Paradise Mennonite Cemetery.

Esch, Alice Jane Krohn, 70, Elkton, Mich. Born: Sept. 16, 1920, Elkton, Mich., to Arthur and Estelle (McFadden) Krohn. Died: May 27, 1991, Phoenix, Ariz., of leukemia. Survivors-children: Phillip, Roger, Vaughn; sister: Maxine Harbin; 9 grandchildren. Predeceased by: Paul Esch (husband). Funeral: May 31, Sunnyslope Mennonite Church, by David W. Mann, Brad Eberly, and Ron Friesen. Burial: Phoenix Memorial Park.

Hartzler, Virginia M. Yoder, 69, Orrville, Ohio. Born: Sept. 4, 1921, Orrville, Ohio, to Andrew R. and Carrie (Brown) Yoder. Died: May 18, 1991, Akron General Medical Center, of injuries received in an automobile accident. Survivors-husband: Ralph W. Hartzler; children: Neil, Dan, Bruce, Keith, Ken; 14 grandchildren. Funeral: May 20, Orrville Mennonite Church, by John and Barbara Lehman. Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery.

Hertzler, Myrtle Schnell, 74, Goshen, Ind. Born: May 14, 1916, Berlin, Ohio, to Harvey Albert and Emma Eldora (Yoder) Schnell. Died: May 9, 1991, Goshen, Ind., of leukemia. Survivors-husband: Emanuel Hertzler; children: Barbara Martin, Linda Pierard, Suzanne Hertzler; brother and sisters: Kempes Schnell, Frances Lehman, Mary Croyle; 7 grandchildren, one great-grandchild. Funeral: May 13, College Mennonite Church, by James Waltner, Nancy Kauffman, and Harold Bauman. Burial: Violett Cemetery.

Housman, Anna Mae Stehman, 86, Salunga, Pa. Born: Dec. 1, 1904, Manheim, Pa., to John and Minnie (Nissley) Stehman. Died: April 23, 1991, of cancer. Survivors-children: Anna Lois Buckwalter, Mary Jane Peffley, J. Harold, James S.; 12 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Ricardo L. Housman (husband). Funeral: April 27, East Petersburg Mennonite Church, by Karl Steffy and John Shenk. Burial: East Petersburg Cemetery.

Swartzendruber, Rose Ella Driver, 95, Manson, Iowa. Born: Dec. 25, 1895, Versailles, Mo., to Franklin and Barbara (Loganbill) Driver. Died: Jan. 28, 1991, Manson, Iowa, of congenital heart failure. Survivors-children: R. Glenn, Harold L.; brother: Lloyd Driver; 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 1, Grace United Methodist Church, by Curt Kuhns. Burial: Rose Hill Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 84, Number 26 - June 25, 1991 - page 14.

Blanco, Clara Hermania, 90, Lansdale, Pa. Born: April 25, 1901, Sagua la Grande, Cuba, to Augusto and Candida (Padilla) Aveille. Died: May 28, 1991, Lansdale, Pa. Survivors-children: Augusto, Aleida Blanco, Alda Iglesias, Clara Nunez; sisters: Hortensia Borras, Berta Garcia; 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Laureano Blanco (husband). Funeral and burial: May 31, Souderton Mennonite Church, by Gerald A. Clemmer.

Bontrager, Wilma, 74, Kokomo, Ind. Born: Oct. 5, 1916, Miami Co., Ind., to Harvey and Jemima (Miller) Yoder. Died: May 25, 1991, Kokomo, Ind. Survivors-husband: Andrew Bontrager; children: Raymond, Alta Wagler, Almeda Mast; 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral: May 29, Howard-Miami Mennonite Church, by Mick Sommers, Lee Miller, and Stephen Echart. Burial: Christner Cemetery.

Halteman, Lillian L., 83, Souderton, Pa. Born: Sept. 6, 1907, Morwood, Pa., to Jonas and Essie (Landis) Moyer. Died: May 27, 1991, Abington, Pa. Survivors-children: Arlene Rosenberger, Jay Lowell; 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Isaac B. Halteman (husband). Funeral and burial: May 29, Franconia Mennonite Church, by Russell M. Detweiler and Curtis L. Bergey.

Hershberger, Callie, 88, Walnut Creek, Ohio. Born: March 28, 1903, Walnut Creek, Ohio, to John and Katie (Troyer) Hershberger. Died: May 27, 1991, Walnut Creek, Ohio. Survivors-brother: Walter. Funeral and burial: May 30, Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, by Ross A. Miller.

Holst, Henry "Jack," 79. Born: June 1, 1911, Morgan Co., Mo., to Harley and Nellie Holst. Died: May 18, 1991, Shipshewana, Ind., of a heart attack. Survivors-wife: Glada Troyer; son: Archie; brothers and sisters: Wils, Dewy, Dolcy, Brandon, Robert, Franklin, David, Daniel, Noah, Kathryn Boggs, Nell Hendrick, Tiny Chapin; 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral: May 21, Shore Mennonite Church, by Barry Loop and Steve Slagel. Burial: Shore Cemetery.

Kendall, Eugene L., 74, Greentown, Ind. Born: Jan. 3, 1917, Howard Co., Ind., to Vern and Dora (Webb) Kendall. Died: May 24, 1991, Kokomo, Ind., of a heart attack. Survivors-wife: Marcile Osborne; children: Terry, Janalyce Hatton, Joanne Kendall; brothers and sisters: Elson, James, Frances Stites, Georgeanna Lorenz; 4 grandchildren. Funeral: May 28, Howard-Miami Mennonite Church, by Mick Sommers and Lee Miller. Burial: Kendall Cemetery.

Kreider, Mahlon H., 84, Lititz, Pa. Born: Jan. 6, 1907, Lititz, Pa., to Daniel H. and Emma (Hollinger) Kreider. Died: May 15, 1991, Lititz, Pa., of cancer. Survivors-children: Theda A. Neff, Jean Musser, J. Floyd, Ruth Ann Martin; 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Edna S. Gerlach (wife). Funeral: May 18, Landis Homes, by Karl Steffy, Donald Good, and John Shenk. Burial: East Petersburg Mennonite Cemetery.

Martin, Paul W., 70, Hesston, Kan. Born: Oct. 1, 1920, Berks Co., Pa., to Aaron and Alice (Weber) Martin. Died: May 19, 1991, Wichita, Kan. Survivors-wife: Alice Eichelberger; children: Kenton, Keith, Sylvia Bartel, Sonia Bauman; sisters and brothers: Lucy Good, Viola Weaver, Carl, Weaver, Warren; 4 grandchildren. Funeral: May 23, Hesston Mennonite Church, by Fred Obold, Paul A. Friesen, and William Weaver. Burial: Eastlawn Cemetery.

Mast, Amanda, 93, Dalton, Ohio. Born: March 17, 1898, Dalton, Ohio, to Henry and Sarah (Miller) Hostetler. Died: May 24, 1991, Shady Lawn Nursing Home. Survivors-sons: Henry, Donald, Vernon, David; sister: Lydia Troyer; 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Henry Mast (husband). Funeral and burial: May 28, Pleasant View Mennonite Church, by Marion Berg and Elno Steiner.

Maust, Marjorie, 68. Born: Jan. 25, 1923, Pigeon, Mich., to Jacob and Lydia (Gascho) Swartzendruber. Died: May 28, 1991, Pigeon, Mich., of a heart attack. Predeceased by: Arthur Maust (husband). Funeral and burial: May 31, Pigeon River Mennonite Church, by Thomas Beachy and Luke Yoder.

Miller, Helena, 80, Baden, Ont. Born: March 7, 1911, Wellesley Twp., Ont., to Jacob and Catherine (Albrecht) Bast. Died: May 23, 1991, Kitchener, Ont. Survivors-children: Ken, Alice Derkzen, Les, Ray; brothers and sisters: Harvey, Emmerson, Robert, Edna Gerber, Erma Gerber, Esther Jantzi; 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Clarence Miller (husband). Funeral and burial: May 26, Steinmann Mennonite Church, by Elmer Schwartzentruber, Vernon Zehr, and Fred Lichti.

Peachey, Elam C., 80, Belleville, Pa. Born: March 17, 1911, Belleville, Pa., to John S. and Sallie (Yoder) Peachey. Died: May 24, 1991. Survivors-wife: Barbara Yoder; children: Chester, Elam, Willard, Allen, Anna Mary Bontrager, Marlene Wenger; sisters: Mary G. Peachey, Annie B. Yoder, Linnie L. Peachey; 19 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral and burial: May 28, Locust Grove Mennonite Church, by Buddy Krepps, Max Zook, and Gerald Peachey. He was ordained to the ministry Oct. 12, 1958, and served Mountain View Mennonite Chapel.

Schload, Mary, 92, Ephrata, Pa. Born: Akron, Pa., to James S. and Mattie (Leisey) Schload. Died: May 26, 1991, Lititz, Pa. Funeral: May 31, Denver Mennonite Church, by Isaac K. Sensenig. Burial: Mount Zion Evangelical Cemetery.

Schloneger, Elaine L., 52, Orrville, Ohio. Born: June 4, 1938, Orrville, Ohio, to Bennet and Grace (Steiner) Geiser. Died: May 31. 1991, Orrville, Ohio, of cancer. Survivors-husband: Wendell Schloneger; children: Jana Bergfeld, Jill Schloneger, Amy Lichti, Kara Schloneger, Kent; brothers and sisters: Leonard, Lowell, Arlene Lehman, Marlene Fossum; maternal grandmother: Ardie Steiner. Funeral: June 3, 1991, Orrville Mennonite Church, by John P. and Barbara Moyer Lehman. Burial: Oak Grove Mennonite Cemetery.

Stahl, Edna M., 72, Dafter, Mich. Born: Aug. 11, 1918, Clarksville, Mich., to Joseph and Elizabeth Birkey. Died: May 18, 1991, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., of leukemia. Survivors-husband: Melvon Stahl; children: Margaret Gage, Lyle, Marlene Clingaman, Marilyn Troyer, Marte Gillam (foster daughter); sister and brothers: Neva Yordy, Roy, Melvin; 15 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral: May 21, Hovie Funeral Home, by Ronald Swartz. Burial: Oaklawn Chapel Gardens.

Transcribed by Ralph Shetler, Oregon


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