Gospel Herald Obituaries November, 1991

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Gospel Herald Volume 84, Number 44 November 5, 1991 ­ page 14.

Benner, Doris M., 56, Glenwood Springs, Colo. Born: July 15, 1935, Franconia, Pa., to Norman and Ethel (Weaver) Benner. Died: Oct. 4, 1991, Glenwood Springs, Colo., of cancer. survivors - brothers: Kenneth J., Douglas E., N. Dale, Herbert L. Funeral: Oct. 8, Glenwood Mennonite Church, by John Otto and Kenneth Benner. Burial: Rosebud Cemetery.

Bergey, Sallie L., 70. Born: May 25, 1921, Franconia, Pa., to Vincent K. and Maggie M. (Landis) Bergey. Died: Oct. 6, 1991, Souderton, Pa. survivors - brother and sisters: Curtis L., Lizzie L. Guntz, Irene L. Reinford. Funeral and burial: Oct. 10, Franconia Mennonite Church, by Henry L. Ruth, Ben F. Lapp, and Merrill B. Landis.

Boshart, Milton, 87, New Hamburg, Ont. Born: Wilmot Twp., Ont., to Daniel and Magdalena (Schwartzentruber) Boshart. Died: Sept. 24, 1991, Kitchener, Ont. survivors - wife: Lucinda (Mayer) Lebold; children: Rita Horst, Robert, Gary, Stanley Mayer, Ernest Mayer, Floyd Mayer, Marie Huehn; 19 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; sister: Irene Jantzi. Member: St. Agatha Mennonite Church. Predeceased by: Elmina Kropf (first wife), Ben and Floyd (sons).

Boshart, Robert A., 32, Wood River, Neb. Born: May 22, 1959, Grand Island, Neb., to Amos and Loretta (Stutzman) Boshart, Jr. Died: Sept. 14, 1991, Grand Island, Neb. survivors - wife: Karen Heckman; son: Seth; parents: Amos and Loretta Boshart, Jr.; brother and sisters: John, Jolene, Ann Roth; grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Stutzman. Funeral and burial: Sept. 18, Wood River Mennonite Church, by George Hansen and Cloy Roth.

Harder, Mary Elizabeth (Shearer), 94. Jackson, Minn. Born: Oct. 19, 1896, Jackson, Minn., to Samuel and Elizabeth (Graybill) Shearer. Died: Oct. 7, 1991, Phoeniz, Ariz. survivors - daughters: Miriam Bowers, Ruth Slagell; 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Edward B. Harder (husband). Funeral: Oct. 9, Glencroft Retirement Community, Glendale, Ariz., by David Mann and Brad Eberly. Burial: Bellview Mausoleum, Ontario, Calif.

Hershberger, John Edward, 66, Kalona, Iowa. Born: June 19, 1925, Wellman, Iowa, to Simon and Barbara (Bender) Hershberger. Died: Oct. 3, 1991, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, of a heart attack. survivors - wife: Leola Yoder; children: Dale, Edward, Clayton, Shirley Yoder; 10 grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Glenn, James, Carroll, Paul, Verda Miller, Mary Ellen Miller, Norma Hostetler. Funeral and burial: Oct. 6, East Union Mennonite Church, by Michael Loss and J. John J. Miller.

Jantzi, Sarah, 91. Born: Wellesley, Ont., to Daniel K. and Magdelina (Erb) Leis. Died: Oct. 2, 1991, Wellesley, Ont. survivors - children: Lloyd, Ralph, Mabel Steckly, Norma Steckly; 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Aaron W. Jantzi (husband). Funeral: Maple View Mennonite Church, by Ray Erb.

Mast, William A. "Willie," 83, Millersburg, Ohio. Born: April 3, 1909, Millersburg, Ohio, to Albert and Elizabeth (Mast) Mast. Died: Sept. 19, 1991, Walnut Creek, Ohio. survivors - wife: Amy Troyer; children: Bill Gene, Donna Oswald, Janice Miller; 9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; brother and sisters: Evelyn Stutzman, Maxine Crilow, Albert, Jr. Funeral: Sept. 23, Millersburg Mennonite Church, by Robert and Enid Schloneger. Burial: Berlin Cemetery.

Reed, Marna Mae (Ryan), 64, Pueblo, Colo. Born: Sept. 18, 1927, Gering, Neb., to Orie Lee and Bertha (Relph) Ryan. Died: Sept. 29, 1991, Pueblo, Colo., of cancer. survivors - husband: Kent Reed; children: Kent, Jr., Robert W., Kathryn Lake; 5 grandchildren; brother and sisters: James L., Irene Weeks, Velma Yoder. Funeral: Oct. 2, Adrian Comer Garden Chapel, by Gregory A. Sulat and Eugene Schultz. Burial: Imperial Memorial Gardens.

Schrock, Mearl A., 77, Metamora, Ill. Born: Feb. 7, 1914, Lowpoint, Ill., to Joel and Laura (Garber) Schrock. Died: Sept. 8, 1991, Metamora, Ill., of cancer. survivors - wife: Almeda Lasater; children: Merlin, Marvin, Mary Yoder, Marie Selby; 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; brother and sister: Milton, Esther Schrock. Funeral: Sept. 12, Metamora Mennonite Church, by Roger Hochstetler and Paul Sieber. Burial: StewardHarmony Cemetery.

Schwartzentruber, Allen, 88. Born: March 27, 1903, Petersburg, Ont., to Daniel and Barbara (Erb) Schwartzentruber. Died: Oct. 1, 1991, New Hamburg, Ont. survivors - sons: Vernon, Leonard; 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Elizabeth Wagler (wife), Lyle (son).

Titel, Emily (DiPeppino), 66, York, Pa. Born: Nov. 11, 1925, Cleveland, Ohio, to Luigi and Isabella (Medino) DiPeppino. Died: Oct. 7, 1991, York, Pa., of cancer. survivors - husband: Samuel; children: Dale P., Paul P., Isabelle Craul, Illona Miller; 6 grandchildren; brother and sisters: Michael, Anna D. Carter, Rosalie Dork. Funeral: Oct. 12, Workinger Funeral Home, by Warren L. Tyson and David K. Stoltzfus. Burial: Prospect Hill Cemetery.

Wagler, Alfred M., 92, Wayland, Iowa. Born: Feb. 21, 1899, AlsaceLorraine, Germany, to John and Anna Schertz Wagler. Died: Oct. 3, 1991, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. survivors - children: Vada Reimer, Allen, Harold, Willis, Edwin, Delmar; 25 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren; brother: John. Predeceased by: Josephine Isch (wife). Funeral and burial: Oct. 5, Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, by Dean Swartzendruber and Robert Wolf.

Yoder, John K., 80, Comins, Mich. Born: Dec. 31, 1910, Oscoda Co., Mich., to Joel S. and Leah (Kauffman) Yoder. Died: Sept. 21, 1991, Fairview, Mich., of Parkinson's disease. survivors - wife: Dorothy Layman; children: Nelson, Roger, Ramona Blouin, Deborah Evans; 8 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; brothers and sisters: Anna Gerber, Mary Hochstedler, Aaron, Joseph. Predeceased by: James Yoder (son). Funeral and burial: Sept. 24, Fairview Mennonite Church, by Marvin Troyer and Virgil Hershberger.

Zook, Esther E., 92. Born: July 10, 1899, McVeytown, Pa., to John D. and Nancy B. (Harshberger) Byler. Died: Oct. 3, 1991, Mill Creek, Pa., of cancer. survivors - children: Dorcas Musser, Carol Milder, J. Mark, J. Marvin, Byron C., Omar L., Dale S.; 28 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Harvey Byler, Mary Hartzler, Bennett Byler, Emma Byler. Predeceased by: Chauncey Zook (husband). Funeral and burial: Oct. 7, Allensville Mennonite Church, by Phil Barr and Paul Bender.

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Gospel Herald Volume 84, Number 45 November 12, 1991 ­ pages 13, 14.

Alderfer, Elsie A., 87, Souderton, Pa. Born: Oct. 13, 1903, Franconia Twp., Pa., to Joseph R. and Sallie K. (Alderfer) Landis. Died: Oct. 6, 1991, Sellersville, Pa. survivors - children: Kathryn W. Benner, Gladys W. Neter, Esther W. Landis, Ernest W., Earl L.; 20 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren; Sister: Ella Clemmer. Predeceased by: Howard K. Alderfer (husband). Funeral and burial: Oct. 10, Souderton Mennonite Church, by Gerald A. Clemmer and Steven C. Nyce.

Birkey, Manda Mae Stalter, 94, Flanagan, Ill. Born: May 10, 1897, Pike Twp., Ill., to Henry and Mary (Stalter) Stalter. Died: Oct. 1, 1991, Bloomington, Ill. survivors - children: Lowell, Leota Springer, Norma Nafziger, Joan Litwiller, Marie Oyer, Veida Birkey, Carolyn Kutzner; 26 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren; sisters: Ada Springer, Anna Springer. Predeceased by: Silas Birkey (husband). Funeral and burial: Oct. 4, Waldo Mennonite Church, by Lester Zook.

Brilhart, David, Scottdale, 90, Scottdale, Pa. Born: Feb. 15, 1901, Scottdale, Pa., to John A. and Mary Ann (Hummel) Brilhart. Died: Oct. 1, 1991, Mt. Pleasant, Pa. survivors - children: Gene, Bob, Barbara Kozar; 5 grandchildren, one great-grandchild. Predeceased by: Mabel Nagle (wife). Member: Mennonite Church of Scottdale. Funeral: Oct. 4, Kapr Funeral Home, by John E. Sharp. Burial: Scottdale Cemetery.

Brubacher, Martha E. (Tyson), 89, Petoskey, Mich. Born: Oct. 10, 1901, Wakarusa, Ind., to John and Isadora (Cupp) Tyson. Died: Oct. 5, 1991, Petoskey, Mich. survivors - children: Carol Champion, Dora Reber, Fern Hertzler, Velma Hofmann, Donna Burrows, Sidney; 28 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren; sister: Rosetta Kauffman. Predeceased by: Ezra Brubacher (husband). Funeral and burial: Oct. 10, Maple River Mennonite Church, by James Gerber.

Buller, Jeff Chris, 69, Kalispell, Mont. Born: Sept. 7, 1921, Richey, Mont., to Chris and Lena Buller. Died: July 29, 1991, Kalispell, Mont., of cancer. survivors - wife: Priscilla Mast; children: Andy, Twila, Lee, Frieda Kauffman, Sarah Gunderson, Lena Dresbach, Ellen Gibson; 15 grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Nellie Becker, Henry, Adeline Ost, Melvin. Member: Mountain View Mennonite Church. Funeral: Aug. 2, Johnson Funeral Home, by Dwight E. Hooley. Burial: Fairview Cemetery.

Collins, Edward Clarence, 86. Born: Oct. 11, 1904, Masontown, Pa., to John and Frances (McCoy) Collins. Died: Sept. 23, 1991, Vinton, Va. survivors - wife: Genevieve M. Collins; children: June Marie Weaver, Robert, Ronald, Marlene Showalter; 17 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; brother: Walter D. Predeceased by: Edith P. Blough (first wife). Funeral: Oakey's Vinton Chapel, by Terry Mabrey and Michael Palmer. Burial: Mountain View Cemetery.

Derksen, Cornelius L., 77, Goessel, Kan. Born: May 6, 1914, Mountain Lake, Minn., to John P. and Helen (Bergman) Derksen. Died: Oct. 5, 1991, Goessel, Kans., of a stroke. survivors - wife: Lydia M. Pankratz; children: Lester, Florence Allmond, Vernelle Koehn, Mildred, LeRoy, Jeanette Nixon; 11 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Peter, Willard, Kathrine, Hilda Curry, Anna Pankratz, Stella. Memorial service: Oct. 9, Hesston InterMennonite Fellowship, by Duane Yoder and Waldo Miller. Burial: East Lawn Cemetery.

Gautsche, Homer C., 89, Archbold, Ohio. Born: Nov. 29, 1901, Archbold, Ohio, to Henry and Mary Grieser Gautsche. Died: Oct 10, 1991, Archbold, Ohio. survivors - children: Charles, Delila Dilbone, Marilyn Bechtol; foster child: Denny Wood; 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; sisters: Louetta Roth, Selma Sauder. Predeceased by: Ilva Wyse (wife). Funeral: Oct. 13, Central Mennonite Church, by Charles Gautsche, Dale Wyse, and Ross Goldfus. Burial: Pettisville Cemetery.

Hershberger, Bernice L. (Shetler), 60, Hollsopple, Pa. Born: July 6, 1931, Conemaugh Twp., Pa., to Harry Y. and Stella (Thomas) Shetler. Died: Sept. 25, 1991, Johnstown, Pa., of leukemia. survivors - husband: Boyd T. Hershberger; sister: Lila Harshberger. Funeral and burial: Sept. 28, Kaufman Mennonite Church, by Don Sharp and Marvin Kaufman.

Kanagy, Florence Steiner, 88, Orrville, Ohio. Born: March 22, 1903, Wayne County, Ohio, to Daniel T. and Mary (Musser) Steiner. Died: Oct. 10, 1991, Orrville, Ohio. survivors - children: Delight Chupp, Kenneth; foster child: Anna Mae Shindledecker. Predeceased by: Eli Kanagy (husband). Funeral and burial: Oct 13, Crown Hill Mennonite Church, by Ernest Hershberger and Lester Sutter.

Kauffman, Alden J., 91. Born: May 5, 1900, Belleville, Pa., to John R. and Mattie (Harshbarger) Kauffman. Died: Oct 12, 1991, Belleville, Pa. survivors - children: Glenn D., Virginia Cherry, Betty Yoder, J. Mark, Ina Yoder, Fern Hartzler, Dean, Esther, Dennis, Gary; brothers and sisters: Harvey, Ernest, Donald, Blanche, Grace. Predeceased by: Sadie Hartzler (wife), one daughter and one son. Funeral: Oct. 15, Maple Grove Mennonite Church, by Robert Hartzler. Burial: Locust Grove Cemetery.

Klink, Charles L., 64, Watertown, N.Y. Born: Syracuse, N.Y., to Charles and Clara (Baird) Klink. Died: Sept. 3, 1991, Watertown, N.Y. survivors - wife: Claramae Lehman; children: Ann Herendeen, Paul, Charles Jay; 4 grandchildren; sisters: Grace Petersen, Robyn Scharoun. Funeral and burial: Sept. 7, First Mennonite Church, by Edward Robbins, Jr.

Kratz, Elmer L., 62, Telford, Pa. Born: Nov. 17, 1928, Norristown, Pa., to Theodore and Mary (Leatherman) Kratz. Died: Oct 6, 1991, Telford, Pa. survivors - wife: Mamie Moyer; children: Ruth Baker, Sharon Brunner, Larry, Steven; 4 grandchildren; brother: Horace L. Funeral and burial: Oct 9, Perkiomenville Mennonite Church, by Charles A. Ness and Stanley Godshall.

Marner, Blanche E. Swartzendruber, 89, Kalona, Iowa. Born: Nov. 8, 1901, Johnson County, Iowa, to Simon C. and Mary (Kauffman) Swartzendruber. Died: Oct. 13, 1991, Kalona, Iowa. survivors - children: Doris Swartzendruber, Donald, Gerald, Philip; 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Dave I. Marner (husband). Funeral and burial: Oct 15, Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, by Orie Wenger and Wayne Bohn.

Martin, Anna Ruth, 75, Landisville, Pa. Born: April 12, 1916, East Lampeter Twp., Pa., to Harvey and Susan Dussinger. Died: Oct. 11, 1991, Landisville, Pa. survivors - husband: Eli S. Martin; children: Larry E., Dona L. Fisher, Nancy R. Martin; 5 grandchildren. Funeral: Oct. 13, Lititz Mennonite Church, by J. Clair Hollinger and Jacob Frederick. Burial: Hess Mennonite Cemetery.

Martin, Pearl Hallman, 86. Born: May 30, 1905, Wilmot Twp., Ont., to Moses and Minnie (Hertzberger) Hallman. Died: Oct. 2, 1991, Kitchener, Ont., of a stroke. survivors - children: Robert, Shirley, Rita, Bette. Predeceased by: Urias Martin (husband). Member Stirling Ave. Mennonite Church. Funeral: Oct 5, Ratz Bechtel Funeral Home, by Paul Martin.

Martin, Vada Catherine (Wenger), 89, Dayton, Va. Born: Nov. 27, 1901, Rockingham County, Va., to Jacob P. and Mary (Heatwole) Wenger. survivors - children: Catherine Martin, Reba Nesselrodt; 4 grandchildren; sisters: Della Kiser, S. Esther Wenger, Effie Sharpes, Martha F. Wenger. Predeceased by: Ammi R. Martin (husband). Funeral and burial: Oct. 14, Weavers Mennonite Church, by Joseph C. Shank, Edith Shank, and Mike Martin.

Miller, Daniel E., Jr., 67, Wellman, Iowa. Born: Jan. 24, 1924, Wellman, Iowa, to Daniel B. and Fanny (Swartzendruber) Miller. Died: Oct. 11, 1991, Wellman, Iowa. survivors - wife: Leona Roth; children: Rachel Quist, Lyle, Mary Lou Gingerich; 9 grandchildren; brother, sister: D. Max, Olivia Blosser. Funeral and burial: Oct. 14, Wellman Mennonite Church, Daniel R. Johnston.

Miller, Edith T., 81. Born: Oct. 22, 1909, Bedminster Twp., Pa., to Samuel and Emma Trauger. Died: Aug. 22, 1991, Lansdale, Pa. survivors - children: Samuel T., Ruth M., Miriam T.; 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; brother and sisters: Lester T., Edna Moyer, Mary Yothers, Carrie Wasser, Emma Miniger. Predeceased by: Henry O. (husband), Alma (daughter). Funeral and burial: Aug. 27, Deep Run Mennonite Church East, by Jonathan Schmidt.

Miller, Henry O., 85. Born: July 25, 1905, Bedminster Twp., Pa., to Samuel D. and Anna Overholt. Died: June 24, 1991, Lansdale, Pa. survivors - children: Samuel T., Ruth M., Miriam T.; 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren. Edith T. Miller (wife) died Aug. 22, 1991. Predeceased by: Alma (daughter). Funeral and burial: June 28, Deep Run Mennonite Church East, by Jonathan Schmidt.

Richer, Lucinda (Aeschliman), 100, Wauseon, Ohio. Born: Jan. 12, 1891, Archbold, Ohio, to Theophilus and Fannie (Vonier) Aeschliman. Died: Aug. 24, 1991, Wauseon, Ohio. survivors - children: Harold, Orville, Lucille Gerig; 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, 10 stepgrandchildren, 18 stepgreat-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Samuel Richer (husband). Funeral: Aug. 27, North Clinton Mennonite Church, by Lavon Welty. Burial: Pettisville Cemetery.

Sutter, Ivis C., 69, Middlebury, Ill.* Born: Dec. 16, 1921, Hopedale, Ill. Died: May 13, 1991, Middlebury, Ill. survivors - wife: Joan Zook; children: Kenneth E., James, Robert; 8 grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Odella Shank, Hilda Kurtz, Mervin, Eldo. Funeral and burial: May 16, Griner Conservative Mennonite Church, by Robert Riegsecker and Harley Troyer.

*Transcriber's note: Since we are sure that the Griner Church is in Ind. rather than Ill we are thinking that Middlebury is also in Indiana.

Varner, George B., 70, Hollsopple, Pa. Born: Oct. 12, 1921, Johnstown, Pa., to Merle and Nancy (Hunt) Varner. Died: Oct 14, 1991, Johnstown, Pa., of a heart attack. survivors - wife: Ethel Sipe; children: Sondra Lee Griffin, Ronald, Kenneth, David; 11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Raymond Hainsey, Mary Burkhart, Merle, Hazel Pager, Robert. Predeceased by: Sandra Lee Clear (daughter), Jack (son). Funeral: Oct. 17, Carpenter Park Mennonite Church, by Marvin L. Kaufman. Burial: Maple Springs Cemetery.

Weldy, Mary E. (Bleile), 83, Nappanee, Ind. Born: May 16, 1908, Nappanee, Ind., to Ezra and Sarah (Metzler) Bleile. Died: Oct 10, 1991, Goshen, Ind. survivors - children: Esther Stichter, David, Joseph; 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; brothers and sister: Gerald Bleile, John Bleile, Ruth Sherman. Predeceased by: Paul J. (husband), Samuel (son). Funeral: Oct. 13, North Main Street Mennonite Church, by Ken Bontreger. Burial: Yellow Creek Cemetery.

Yoder, Francis M., 88, Hesston, Kan. Born: March 14, 1903, to Mose and Magdalene (Plank) Yoder. Died: Oct. 2, 1991, Hesston, Kan. survivors - wife: Dorothy Stutzman; children: Dan, Kenneth; 2 grandchildren. Memorial service and burial: Crystal Springs Mennonite Church, by Duane Yoder.


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Gospel Herald, Volume 84, Number 46 November 19, 1991, page 14

Blosser, Ardith L. Cullar, 60, Columbiana, Ohio. Born: Nov. 25, 1930, North Lima, Ohio, to John and Rena (Metzler) Cullar. Died: Oct. 9, 1991, Salem, Ohio, of cancer. survivors - ­ husband: Arthur Blosser; children: Charlene Hedge, Allen, Byron, Robert, David; one grandchild; brothers: John and Harold Cullar. Funeral and burial: Oct. 13, Midway Mennonite Church, by Larry D. Rohrer.

Blosser, Mabel (Martin), 97, Wakarusa, Ind. Born: Sept. 14, 1894, Harrison Twp., Ind., to Israel and Mary Ann (Kehr) Martin. Died: Oct. 14, 1991, Wakarusa, Ind. survivors - ­ children: Irma Crilow, Verna Gongwer, Lavon, Gerald, Kenneth; 17 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, one great-great- grandchild. Predeceased by: Oscar Blosser (husband). Funeral and burial: Oct. 16, Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, by Wes Bontreger.

Coakley, Edith Frances, 83. Born: Aug. 22, 1908, Dayton, Va., to James G. and Annie (Heatwole) Coakley. Died: Oct. 17, 1991, Dayton, Va. survivors - ­ brother and sister: James M., Mary I. Brunk. Funeral: Oct. 20, Dayton Mennonite Church, by John R. Mumaw, Dewitt Heatwole, and Herman Reitz. Burial: Weavers Cemetery.

Glick, Carson, 35, Lancaster, Pa. Born: Sept. 3, 1956, Baie Verte, Newfoundland, to Vernon and Ferne (Pellman) Glick. Died: Sept. 23, 1991, Lancaster, Pa., of AIDS. survivors - ­ sister and twin brother: Kristine Thalheimer, Craig E. Funeral and burial: Sept. 28, Akron Mennonite Church, by Urbane Peachey and Beryl Jantzi.

Gross, Joseph L., 87, Doylestown, Pa. Born: June 12, 1904, Fountainville, Pa., to Abram and Sarah Ann (Lapp) Gross. Died: Oct. 5, 1991, Lansdale, Pa., of leukemia. survivors - ­ daughter: Doris Stoltzfus; foster daughter: Laura (Gilmore) Peters; 4 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; sisters: Elizabeth and Priscilla Gross. Predeceased by: Bertha Alderfer (wife). He was ordained Dec. 31, 1935, and pastored Doylestown Mennonite Church, 1935 -1970; ordained as bishop Jan. 18, 1944, Franconia Conference. Funeral and burial: Oct. 9, Doylestown Mennonite Church, by Ray K. Yoder.

Hartman, Carol Louise, 40, Wooster, Ohio. Born: March 4, 1951, Lima, Ohio, to Melvin S. and Mabel (Berkshire) Hartman. Died: Aug. 13, 1991, Wooster, Ohio, of cancer. survivors - ­ parents: Melvin S. and Mabel Hartman; brothers and sister: Ronald, Roger, Elaine Swann, Glenda Kazsmer. Funeral: Aug. 16, Salem Mennonite Church, by Fred Augsburger, Terry Brown, and Fremon Mast. Burial: Maple Grove Cemetery.

Kennel, Berneice Hooley, 68, Monmouth, Ore. Born: Aug. 8, 1923, Hubbard, Ore., to Alvin and Elsie Hooley. Died: Oct. 15, 1991, Corvallis, Ore. survivors - ­ husband: Earl Kennel; children: Kathleen Schweitzer, Dwight, Ardiss Burch, Robert, John; 12 grandchildren; brother and sister: Ray Hooley, Faye Taylor. Funeral: Oct. 18, Prince of Peace Mennonite Church, by Earl Sheats. Burial: Fir Crest Cemetery.

Siemens, Lois Bernice (Stanton), 75, Duchess, Alta. Born: Jan. 8, 1916, Hubbard, Ore. Died: May 23, 1991. survivors - ­ husband: Cornelius John Siemens; children: David, Jon, Wilda Stauffer, Vi Dafoe, Ethel Sheremeta, Ralph, Glenda Wityshyn, Cheryle Meshen; 22 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral and burial: May 27, Duchess Mennonite Church, by Charles Ramer and Don Gilette.

Slabaugh, Verna V., 75, Topeka, Ind. Born: Oct. 8, 1916, Shipshewana, Ind., to Menno and Dora (Mast) Hooley. survivors - ­ children: Robert, Richard, Ruth Schrock, Rebecca Mejer; 8 grandchildren; brothers: Walter, Lester, and Marion Hooley. Predeceased by: David (husband) and Roger (son). Funeral and burial: Maple Grove Mennonite Church, by Gene Troyer.

Steiner, Alvin, 79, Newport News, Va. Born: Nov. 24, 1911, Wayne County, Ohio, to Simon P. and Martha (Amstutz) Steiner. Died: Sept. 28, 1991, Newport News, Va., of cancer. survivors - ­ wife: Ellen Geiser; children: Marlene S. Flanagan, Nevin, Sanford, Wayne, Eldon R., Vilas; 8 grandchildren; brother: Walter. Funeral and burial: Oct. 2, Pike Mennonite Church, by Nelson Showalter and Charles Heatwole.

Weaver, Bessie (Hoover), 80, Goshen, Ind. Born: April 16, 1911, Goshen, Ind., to Samuel and Lucinda Hoover. Died: Oct. 13, 1991, Goshen, Ind. survivors - ­ husband: Oscar Weaver; children: Deloris Babcock, Truman, Melba Martin, Rodney, Leona Schmucker, Owen, Judith King; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 2 stepgrandchildren. Predeceased by: Weldon (son). Funeral and burial: Oct. 16, Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, by Wes Bontreger and Clare Schumm.

Yordy, Omer, 81, Chenoa, Ill. Born: Jan. 19, 1910, Waldo Twp., Ill., to Edward and Mary (Beller) Yordy. Died: Oct. 14, 1991, Chenoa, Ill., of a heart attack. survivors - ­ wife: Irene Dellenbach; children: Barbara Harland, Lowell; 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; brothers: Gilbert, Clair, Edward J. Funeral and burial: Oct. 17, Waldo Mennonite Church, by Lester Zook.

Young, Frances, 81, Belleville, Pa. Born: Belleville, Pa., to Oliver and Lydia Zook. Died: Sept. 5, 1991, Lewistown, Pa. survivors - ­ husband: James Young; children: Wilda Kanagy, Wendall; 4 grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Alan, Alphie, Martha, and Ella Zook. Funeral: Sept. 8, Rockville Mennonite Church, by David J. Sharp. Burial: Allensville Mennonite Cemetery.

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Albrecht, Aaron J., 91, Goshen, Ind. Born: Dec. 25, 1899, Milverton, Ont. Died: Oct. 22, 1991, Goshen, Ind. survivors - wife: Kathryn R. Hooley; children: Alfred, Leonard, Willard, Luella Gerig; 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; brother: Amos; halfbrothers and sisters: Loren, Emanuel, Harry, George, Ervin, Armand, Clara Schlegel, Selina Boshart, Lena Schantz, Eileen Wolner. Funeral: Oct. 25, Forks Mennonite Church, by John Troyer and Eugene Bontrager. Burial: Shore Cemetery.

Brenneman, Sadie Alice (Huntsberger), 89, Orrville, Ohio. Born: April 18, 1902, Dalton, Ohio, to Samuel M. and Ida Ellen (Metzler) Huntsberger. Died: Oct. 25, 1991, Orrville, Ohio. survivors - children: Esther Yoder, Mildred Peachey, Paul H. and Alvin H., Jr.; 11 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; brothers and sister: Raymond, John, Paul, Stella Lautenschlager. Predeceased by: Alvin G. Brenneman (husband). Funeral and burial: Oct. 30, Crown Hill Mennonite Church, by Ernest Hershberger.

Detweiler, John F., 74, Souderton, Pa. Born: March 30, 1917, New Galina, Pa., to Eli and Stella (Fulmer) Detweiler. Died: Aug. 12, 1991, Sellersville, Pa. survivors - wife: Sallie; children: John, Judy Moyer, Jean, J. Paul, Leona Lightcap, Carol Demacedo, Royden, Nancy Nolan; 17 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; sister: Anna Mary. Funeral and burial: Aug. 14, Plains Mennonite Church, by John Stoltzfus and Dennis Moyer.

Esh, Katie Handrich, 93. Born: Jan. 13, 1898, Iowa, to Henry and Elizabeth Lownberg Handrich. Died: Oct. 25, 1991, West Branch, Mich., of heart failure. survivors - brothers and sister: Harvey Handrich, Rueben Handrich, Laura Swartz. Predeceased by: John Esh (husband). Funeral and burial: Oct. 29, Fairview Mennonite Church, by Virgil Hershberger and Randy Detweiler.

Frye, Harvey S., 102, Goshen, Ind. Born: Jan. 28, 1889, Emma, Ind. Died: Oct. 23, 1991, Goshen, Ind. survivors - children: Dorothy Roe, E. Jay, Freeman, Ernest, Edward, LeRoy; 2 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; sister: Cassie Miller. Predeceased by: Mary Ann Christner (wife). Funeral: Oct 25, Yoder Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, Ind., by Clare Schumm. Burial: Elkhart Prairie Cemetery.

Hagey, Katie L. (Clemens), 87, Souderton, Pa. Born: Dec. 19, 1903, Montgomery Co., Pa., to Henry and Lizzie (Landis) Clemens. Died: Oct. 21, 1991, Souderton, Pa. survivors - children: Jonas C., Jean C. Miller, Elizabeth C., Alice C. Gotwals, Eva C. Clemmer; stepchildren: Beatrice F. Ruth, Velma F. Derstine; 16 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; sister: Naomi Ruth. Predeceased by: Jonas G. Hagey (husband). Funeral and burial: Oct. 24, Franconia Mennonite Church, by John M. Ehst and Curtis L. Bergey.

Kreider, Irvin K., 92, Landisville, Pa. Born: Feb. 5, 1899, East Hempfield Twp., Pa., to Frank N. and Lizzie Ann Kauffman Kreider. Died: Oct. 12, 1991, Lititz, Pa. survivors - children: Roy H., Elizabeth H., Janet H.; 3 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; brother: B. Frank Kreider. Predeceased by: Fannie M. Herr Kreider (wife). Funeral and burial: Oct. 16, East Petersburg Mennonite Church, by Karl E. Steffy, David N. Thomas, John B. Shank, Donald W. Good. He was ordained Aug. 4, 1948, at East Petersburg Mennonite Church and was a pastor 35 years.

Kropf, Melvin D., 73, Waterloo, Ont. Born: July 10, 1918, Ont., to John and Catherine (Brenneman) Kropf. Died: Oct. 24, 1991, Kitchener, Ont., of a heart attack. survivors - wife: Martha Adams; children: Brian, Marvin, Murray, Kathy; stepchildren: Jeanette Pride, Linda Schenk, Paula McCarthy, Shawn LaCombe; 14 grandchildren; sisters: Luella Burgetz, Beatrice Cressman, Alice Martin. Predeceased by: Doreen LaCombe (first wife). Funeral and burial: Oct 26, First Mennonite Church, by Brice Balmer, Luther Eberhardt.

Metzler, Isaac John, 95, Lancaster, Pa. Born: March 5, 1896, Salisbury Twp., Pa., to Christian and Mary Hershey Metzler. Died: Oct. 14, 1991, Lancaster, Pa. survivors - wife: Mae Groff; children: Mildred Marshall, Virginia Ebersole, Joyce Petro, Nancy, Orpha Leaman, Ella Jean Kopezynski, Carol Harnish, William Wayne, Harold, Everett, Clair, Elvin, Glenn; 41 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild. Predeceased by: Rhoda Wenger (first wife). Funeral: Oct 18, Landisville Mennonite Church, by Sam Thomas, Robert A. Martin, and Ralph G. Ginder. Burial: Kinzers Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Miller, Eva R., 61, Hollsopple, Pa. Born: April 28, 1930, Somerset County, Pa., to James F. and Minnie (Wingard) Miller. Died: Oct. 22, 1991, Goshen, Ind., from a brain tumor. survivors - sisters: Louise Gehman, Mary Holsopple, Esther Miller. Funeral: Oct. 26, Carpenter Park Mennonite Church, by Marvin L. Kaufman. Burial: Kaufman Cemetery.

Schlegel, Carolyn L. (Kandel), 33, Shreve, Ohio. Born: Dec. 25, 1957, Orrville, Ohio, to Arthur and Mary (Stauffer) Kandel. Died: Oct. 30, 1991, Shreve, Ohio, of cancer. survivors - husband: Kurt Schlegel; children: Nathan and Juliane; brothers and sisters: Joyce Conley, Karen Youngs, Jerry Kandel, Ron Kandel. Funeral and burial: Nov. 2, Martins Mennonite Church, by Vincent Frey and Gary Krabill.

Schmitt, Beulah Weber, 82, Cambridge, Ont. Born: June 4, 1909, Waterloo, Ont., to Joseph S. and Hannah (Shantz) Weber. Died: Sept. 7, 1991, Cambridge, Ont, of kidney failure. survivors - children: Howard S., Dorothy L. Shantz, Betty S. Martin; 5 grandchildren. Funeral and burial: Sept. 12, Manheim Mennonite Church, by Eric Remple, James and Helen Reusser, and Howard S. Schmitt (son).

Schmitt, Leona Rosenberger, 81, Cambridge, Ont. Born: March 20, 1910, Guernsey, Sask., to Isaiah and Persida (Shantz) Rosenberger. Died: Oct. 26, 1991, Cambridge, Ont. survivors - husband: Leighton Schmitt; children: Verdella France, Ruby Schmitt; one grandchild; sisters: Mary Kehl, Alda Gascho. Funeral: Oct 29, Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, Ont., by Brice Balmer and Lester Kehl. Burial: First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Ont.

Showalter, Elizabeth Margaret Heatwole, 86, Waynesboro, Va. Born: Nov. 27, 1904, Augusta County, Va., to Etler F. and Margaret Weaver Heatwole. Died: Sept. 29, 1991, Waynesboro, Va., of myasthenia gravis. survivors - children: Glennys Schrock, Wilma Lee Yoder, Ruth, Louise, Millard, Richard, Marvin, Goldie Huber, Doris Ranck; 18 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Elmer, Roy, Alvin, Galen and Alta Mae Heatwole, Viola Showalter, Florence Smith. Funeral and burial: Oct 2, Springdale Mennonite Church, by Nelson Showalter, John Risser, Charles Heatwole and Lloyd Horst.

Ummel, Maretta, 86, Colorado Springs, Colo. Born: Aug. 31, 1905, Ness County, Kan., to Christian and Ella Mae (Mishler) Ummel. Died: Oct. 25, 1991, Colorado Springs, Colo. survivors - sister: Nellie McNutt. Predeceased by: Eddie Ummel (son). Funeral: Oct. 29, Limon, Colo., by Willard Conrad and Eldo Miller. Burial: Pershing Memorial Cemetery, Limon, Colo.

Young, Amber Leah, 20. Born: March 5, 1971, Grand Island, Neb., to Daymon and Sally Young. Died: Oct 26, 1991, Fort Dodge, Iowa. survivors - parents: Daymon and Sally Young; brothers: Monte and John. Funeral: Oct. 29, Fort Dodge Mennonite Church, by Scott Swartzendruber. Burial: Viewfield Cemetery, South Dakota.

Transcribed by Ralph Shetler, Oregon


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