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An expanded obituary project of MennObits.  Includes additional information of obituaries appearing in
The Mennonite and other newspapers.  
Source of individual obituaries given with each record.  Project managed by Thelma Martin.

 2006 - C to F


     Castillo, Elsie Shank;   Chaika, Sylvia I. Harder;   Christophel, Esther Ellen Christner;   Christophel, M. Lucille; . .  Chupp, Martha Sue ; . . Claassen, Marie M.;   Clark, Hester Parker;     Coffey, Madge;   Coon, Helen Neufeld;   Cooprider, Donald E.;   Coronado, Juan Francisco;   Croyle, Ellis B.;   Davis, Stephen Paul;   Dean, W. John;   Deiter, C. Kathryn Snavely;  Derstine, Alma D. Kulp;   Derstine, David F.;   Derstine, Susanna Nyce;   Detwiler, Ralph E.;   Diller, Sarah Louise Ebersole;  Driver, A. Ferne Hostetler;   Drudge, Walter J.;   Duerksen, John P.;   Dutcher, Frank;   Eby, George W.;   Eby, Naomi Babcock;   Eby, Roger, Sr.;   Erb, D. Wilbur;   Erb. Robert “Bob” D.;  Eshleman Ruth Keim;   Falk, Marie Schoen Grothaus;   Fisher, J. Kenneth;   Franz, Olga WoelkFrey, A. Dale;   Frey, Adin L.;   Frounfelker, Grace Moyer;   

Castillo, Elsie Shank


Mission pioneer served in Argentina, Chicago.  A former mission worker in Chicago and the daughter of Argentina mission pioneers died Feb. 1, [2006] in the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center in La Junta, Colo.

Elsie Shank Castillo was born June 1, 1911, in La Junta to J.W. and Emma Hershey Shank. With her family and T.K. and Mae Hershey, Castillo moved to Argentina in 1917, where her parents served Mennonite Board of Missions as pioneer mission workers.

She left Argentina to attend Goshen College from 1931-1934. Castillo served MBM, a predecessor agency of Mennonite Mission Network, in 1935 at the Chicago Spanish Mission, where her father had started Spanish services during a temporary North American assignment.

She returned to Argentina in 1936 until her marriage to David Castillo July 25, 1938. Her husband was pastor at the Chicago Spanish Mission and, according to Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online, the first Hispanic Mennonite pastor in North America. The couple served at the Chicago Spanish Mission until they moved to La Junta, where her husband pastored a Spanish Mission Church which later became Emmanuel Mennonite Church. Castillo’s husband died June 7, 1986.

Surviving are a daughter, Anita Beadles of Emery, S.D.; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law Joan Shank of Montrose, Colo. Castillo taught elementary school for 23 years in Colorado.
Reported Thursday, March 02, 2006 LA JUNTA, Colo.
From:  Mennonite Mission Network.



Chaika, Sylvia I. Harder
, 74, of Robbinsdale, MN, died January 05, 2006 at Robbinsdale, MN.  She was born April 24, 1931 at Mountain Lake, MN to Henry M. & Aganetha (Harder) Harder.  On September 22, 1957 she was married to Kenneth Chaika, who is deceased.
Surviving are children, Cynthia (Dale) Roberts; Kenny (Mary) Chaika, 1 grandchild, and 3 great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are siblings: Edna (Eldon) Andres; Marjorie (John) Baerg; and Leroy (Marlene) Harder.  Predeceased by a brother, Henry A. Harder.

The funeral was held January 10, 2006 (when) at First Mennonite Church, Mountain Lake, MN,  with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.

Submitted by: E Elaine Kauffman Mountain Lake, MN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin




Christophel, Esther Ellen Christner
, 65, of Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan died May 10, 2006 at Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan of pulmonary fibrosis combined with pneumonia.  She was born May 13, 1940 at LaGrange County, Indiana to Monroe & Edna (Hershberger) Christner.  She was married to Eldon Clare Christophel, who survives.

Also, surviving are children, Kevin Christophel, Yvonne Pizarro, and 9 grandchildren.

The funeral was held May 13, 2006 at Pine Grove Mennonite Church, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.

Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin




Christophel, M. Lucille
, 88, of Goshen, IN died January 30, 2006 at Goshen, IN of natural causes. She was born May 23, 1917 in Allen County, Ohio to M. L. & Elizabeth (Good) Troyer.  On May 25, 1940 she was married to Warren Christophel, who survives.

Surviving are children, Janice (Kenneth) Langstaff , Joseph Christophel, and 6 grandchildren.

A son, Hugh Christophel is deceased.

The funeral was held February 3, 2006 at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana  with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.

Submitted by: Ruth Schrock, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin




Chupp, Martha Sue

Dec. 22, 2001 - March 1, 2006

ETNA GREEN -- Martha Sue Chupp, 4, of 8200 W. 640 N., died at 7:10 a.m. Wednesday (March 1, 2006) at home, after an extended illness.

She was born Dec. 22, 2001, in Warsaw, to Merle and Carolyn (Mast) Chupp.

They survive, along with four sisters, Susan, Laura, Doris and Julia Chupp, all at home; two brothers, Steven and Darrin Chupp, both at home; maternal grandparents Marvin and Sylvia Mast of Etna Green; and paternal grandparents Levi and Mary Chupp of Etna Green.

Friends may call after 2 p.m. today and all day Friday at the family home, 8200 W. 640 N. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Duane Schwartz residence, 6787 N. 800 W., with Bishop Walter Schwartz of Old Order Amish Church officiating. Burial will be in Graber Cemetery.

Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, 950 N. Main St., Nappanee, is in charge of arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
March 2, 2006
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Claassen, Marie M.
,
99, of Salina, Kansas died January 4, 2006.  She was born at Rural Plymouth, Nebraska to Cornelius & Anna (Ensz) Jantzen.  As Marie Jantzen she was married to John P. Claassen, is deceased.

Surviving are children, Doris Locke, Ellen Berger, Judith Goertzen, 7 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held January 9, 2006 at First Mennonite Church, Beatrice, Gage Co., Nebraska.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Clark, Hester Parker
, 70, of Millersburg, IN died November 3, 2006 at Millersburg, Indiana  of congestive heart failure.  She was born November 1, 1936 at Holmes Mill, KY to Sampson & Nora (Kelly) Parker.  On October 7, 1954 she was married to Hubert Clark, who survives.

Surviving are children, Elizabeth "Kay" Clark; Treva Miller, Patti Clark, Shirlee Clark and Dianna "Lynn" Griffith, Mike H., Michael B. Clark, 15 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.

Also surviving is a brother, Ralph Parker, Bowling Green, KY and a sister, Phyllis Caldwell, Pineville, KY.  She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles O. “Chuck” Clark.

The funeral was held November 7,/ 2006 at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church,, Goshen, IN  with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Karen Troyer Goshen, Indiana
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Coffey, Madge,
94, of Lyndhurst, VA died December 7, 2006 at Kings Daughters Health & Rehabilitation Center, Staunton, VA of kidney failure.  She was born June 30, 1912 to the late John and Lucille (Demastus) Coffey. 

Surviving are nieces and nephews.    She was preceded in death by siblings: John Coffey, Andy Coffey, Luther Coffey, Dellie Coffey and Clint Coffey, Effie Demastus, Clatis Everette and Ida Brydge

She was a member of the Lynside Mennonite Church, Lyndhurst, VA where memorial services were held December 10, 2006 with interment at the Riverview Cemetery, Waynesboro, VA.
Submitted by: Marvin L. Kaufman, Pastor
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Coon, Helen Neufeld
, 72, of Topeka, Indiana died May 30, 2006 at Topeka, Indiana of liver failure.  She was born April 2, 1934 at Chicago, Illinois to John Catherine (Wiens, 1899-1984) Neufeld.  On June 24, 1956 she was married to Robert R. Coon, who survives.

Surviving are children, Russell and Kathryn Coon, Catherine and Maervin Bitkofer, Dorothy Coon, 5 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are siblings: Ernest Neufeld, Elvina Martens, and Michalovic.  One sister,  Esther Kressley is deceased.

The funeral was held June 3, 2006 at Topeka Mennonite Church Topeka Indiana with burial in Maple Grove Cemetery, Topeka, Indiana.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Ann Woodworth, Topeka, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Cooprider, Donald E.
, 80, of Hesston, Harvey Co., KS died September 18, 2006 at Hesston, Harvey Co., KS.  He was born February 3, 1926 at Newton, KS to Irl and Lizzie (Zimmerman) Cooprider.  On May 31, 1952 he was married to Lena Slagell, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Claudia Cooprider (Jeff-deceased) Nathe; Philip (Phyllis) Cooprider;
Catherine Cooprider (Roger) Ediger; and seven grandchildren.

The funeral was held September 22, 2006 at Hesston Mennonite Church, Hesston, Harvey Co., KS with burial in the Eastlawn Cemetery Hesston, Harvey Co., KS.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Norma Diller, Hesston, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Coronado, Juan Francisco,
45, of Pettisville, Ohio died April 19, 2006.  He was married to Gloria Maldonado-Perez, who survives, along with children, Rosy, Yari, and Ines.

He was buried April 22, 2006 in Pettisville Cemetery, Pettisville, Ohio.

Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin




Croyle, Ellis B
., 75, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died March 31, 2006 at Wichita, KS of a heart attack.  He was born August 1, 1930 at Thomas Mills, PA to Lloyd S. & Emma (Stahl) Croyle.  On September 12, 1953 he was married to Charlotte Hertzler, who survives.

Surviving are children, Timothy Croyle, Thomas (Ellen) Croyle, Nancy (Loren) Entz,
Amy (Mark) Deel, and 7 grandchildren.

Also surviving are a sister, E. Louise (Douglas) Wigle, and a brother, Denton (Mary) Croyle.  He was predeceased by a brother, Dwayne Croyle.

The funeral was held April 6, 2006 at College Mennonite Church Goshen, Elkhart Co.,  IN with burial in Violett Cemetary Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Ethel Hoffman, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Davis, Stephen Paul,
52, of Syracuse, Kosciusko Co., IN died January 11, 2006 at Syracuse, Indiana of Glioblastoma Multiforme Brain Tumor. He was diagnosed June 5, 2005,  underwent surgery on August 8, 2005, and went through radiation and chemo in September and October of 2005. Died January 11, 2006 @ 1:20pm.

 He was born February 24, 1953 at South Bend, Indiana to John & Lois Mae Davis.  On June 5, 1982 he was married to Shireen DeeAnn Davis, who survives.

Surviving are his mother; children, Stephenie (Davis) Boesenberg age 22, Shaundra Davis age 18; and brothers and sisters, Tim Davis, Mike Davis( wife Tammy), Mary (Davis) Rogers (husband Ned Rogers)

He was predeceased by his father and a brother, Marther Davis – died at age 2 from a brain tumor.

The funeral was held January 14, 2006 at Calvary UM Church Syracuse, Kosciusko, IN with burial in Syracuse Cemetery, Syracuse, IN.

Submitted by: Shireen, Syracuse, IN
Edited by Thelma Hoover Martin



Dean, W. John
, 63, of Lancaster, PA died May 23, 2006 at Lancaster, PA of a heart attack.  He was born October 24, 1942 at St. Louis, Missouri  to William & Frances (Bihlmeyer) Dean.  On June 26, 1971 he was married to Darlene Sutherland, who survives.

Surviving are his mother, a son, William James Dean, husband of Danielle Dean, and
6 grandchildren and a sister Elizabeth Dean, wife of Chris Olsen.  He was predeceased by a sister Kimberly Dean

The funeral was held May 26, /2006 at Hershey Mennonite Church, Kinzers, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Janet Gehman, Strasburg, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Deiter, C. Kathryn Snavely
, 83, of Lititz, PA died December 21, 2006 after a 6 month illness.  She was born to the late, Amos & Alma K. (Musser) Snavely.  She was married to Mervin W. Deiter, who is deceased.

Surviving is a daughter, Karen A. Harnish, three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held December 28, 2006 at East Petersburg Mennonite Church, East Petersburg, Pennsylvania.

Submitted by: Myrtle Shenk
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Derstine, Alma D. Kulp
, 86, of Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA died August 21, 2006.  She was born June 19, 1922.  On April 4, 1942 she was married to Samuel N. Derstine, who survives.

Surviving are children: Emilie Walson and Robert; Leon Derstine and Elaine; Harley Derstine and Dolores; Rodney Derstine and Rachel; 14 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

One son is deceased, Galen Derstine.

The funeral was held August 25, 2006 at Salford Mennonite Church, Harleysville, Montgomery Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.

Submitted by: Jessica Behe Harleysville, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Derstine, David F.
, 82, of Lansdale, PA died December 15, 2006 at Lansdale, PA.  He was born May 7, 1924 at Telford, PA to David D. and Araminta (Fuss) Derstine.  On December 15, 1945 he was married to Maxine Troyer, who survives.

Surviving are children, Anne D. Ehst, Daryl Derstine, Barbara D. Weirich, John Derstine, eleven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Also surviving are three sisters, Edna Hostetler; Thelma Swartzendruber - spouse William
deceased; and Naomi Hunsberger - spouse Arlin. He was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Swartley.

Memorial services were held December 19, 2006 at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, Blooming Glen, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Peggy Buzzard, Blooming Glen, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Derstine, Susanna Nyce,
95, of Lansdale, PA died December 23, 2006 at Lansdale, Pa after a period of failing health.  She was born August 30, 1911 to Henry and Sally (Freed) Nyce.  She was married to Raymond H. Derstine, who is deceased.

Surviving are a daughter - Doris N. Landis and husband Curtis L. of Bernville, Pa. and  a son - Kenneth N. Derstine and wife Valerie F. of  Quakertown, Pa.

Memorial services were held December 28, 2006 at Salford Mennonite Church, Harleysville, Pa.  with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Miriam F. Book, Harleysville, Pa
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin




Detwiler, Ralph E.
, 90, of Hesston, Harvey Co., KS died October 18, 2006 at Hesston, Harvey Co., KS.  He was born January 26, 1916 at Cherry Box, MO to Noah & Orpha (Fortner) Detwiler.  On June 19, 1938 he married Verna Miller, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Phyllis Detwiler (Eldon) Yoder; Glenford (Pat) Detwiler; Bell Detwiler Duerksen (John deceased); Luann Detwiler (Harlen) Goertzen, Don (Tracey) Detwiler; nine grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are two brothers, Oren (Wahneta) Detwiler, Hesston, KS, and Russell Detwiler, Flanagan, IL. 

He was preceded in death by: son, Sheldon Detwiler and sisters: Naomi Detwiler Zook & Martha Detwiler Wenger.

The funeral was held October 21, 2006 at Schowalter Villa Chapel, Hesston, Harvey Co.,  KS with burial in the Eastlawn Cemetery Hesston, Harvey Co.,  KS.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Norma Diller Hesston, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Diller, Sarah Louise Ebersole
,
78, of Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA died September 14, 2006.  She was born to Lehman and Gladys R. Ebersole.  She was married to Charles R Diller, who survives along with four children, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held September 16, 2006 at Chambersburg Mennonite Church, Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.

Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Driver, A. Ferne Hostetler
, 99, of Woodburn, OR died November 15, 2006.  She was born to Monroe & Adelia Hostetler.  She was married to Lloyd E. Driver, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Jean Merklin, Elaine Yoder, Elbert Driver, Keith Driver, Donna Landis, 20 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held November19, 2006 at Zion Mennonite Church,  Hubbard, Clackamas Co., OR.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Drudge, Walter J.,
83, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died March 3, 2006  at Goshen, Elkhart County, IN .  He was born July 26, 1922  at Markham, ON to Menno & Emma (Reesor) Drudge.  On August 16, 1952 he was married to Mildred Shoemaker, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Carolyn Strnad, Myrna DeAgostino, and Judy Engel.

Also surviving are sisters, Ann Smith and Elsie Nighswander.  Two brothers, Albert Drudge and Fred Drudge are deceased.

The funeral was held March 7, 2006 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Violett Cemetary, Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.

Submitted by: Ethel Hoffman Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin




Duerksen, John P
., 92, of Hesston, Harvey Co., KS died June 30, 2006 at Hesston, Harvey Co., KS.  He was born October 31, 1913 at Hopi Indian Reservation, AZ  to John R. & Susanna (Quiring) Duerksen.  On August 13, 1938 he was married to Ruth King, who is deceased.

Surviving is a daughter, Becky (Stan) Oswald, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and two sisters: Ruth Schmitt, and Marie Kleinsasser.

He was predeceased by a son, John D. Duerksen  and a sister, Martha Duerksen Oswald.

The funeral was held July 3, 2006 at Schowalter Villa Chapel, Hesston, Harvey Co., KS with burial in the Eastlawn Cemetery, Hesston, Harvey Co., KS.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Norma Diller,  Hesston, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Dutcher, Frank
, 82, of Hartville, Stark Co., Ohio died October 10, 2006 at Hartville, Ohio as a result of cancer.  He was born March 28, 1924 at Sebewaing, MI.  On December 24, 1944 he was married to Gertrude Maust, who survives.

Surviving are children, Jonathan & Violet Dutcher of Virginia; Ruth & Ajay Massey of Columbus, Ohio; Dan & Barb Dutcher of Hartville, Ohio; Naomi & Dan Leaman of Florida;
Titus & Debora Dutcher of Sugarcreek, Ohio; 17 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are brothers and sisters, Zola & Art Roeber; Ronald & Rhea Dutcher; and George Swartzendruber all of Michigan. 

He was preceded in death by a son David Dutcher and two sisters, LaWanda Gnagey and Jewel Swartzendruber.

Memorial services were held October 14, 2006 at Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Hartville,  Stark Co., Ohio with burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Hartville, Ohio.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Cindy Fleming, Hartville, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Eby, George W.
, 84, of Mifflintown RR2 (Centre), died at 9:37 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2006, at the Lewistown Hospital.

Born April 9, 1921, in Port Royal, he was a son of the late Frank H. and Myrtle (Paige) Eby. He is survived by his wife, A. Rebecca (Wirt) Eby, whom he married on Aug. 3, 1945.


He is also survived by a daughter, Patricia J. Noll and husband Clarence, of  Millerstown, and a son, David F. Eby and wife Connie L., of McAlisterville RR1; a brother, Robert J. Eby, of Reedsville; four grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Anna Mary Smith.

He was a graduate of Port Royal High School.  He was a retired carpenter, having worked for the former Kenneth Leach Construction Co. He was also a self-employed gunsmith. He was a member of the Centre Lutheran Church.

The funeral will be conducted Saturday, March 18, at 11 a.m., at Rex Funeral Home, Port Royal, by the Rev. Louise L. Reynolds. Interment will be in Old Church Hill Cemetery, Port Royal.

The viewing will be Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at Rex Funeral Home. There will be no evening viewing.
Memorial donations may be made to the Centre Lutheran Church in care of Mrs. Frances Haubert, RR3 Box 380, Mifflintown, PA 17059.
Submitted by: Peggy Reichard



Eby, Naomi Babcock
, 78, of Susanville, CA died November 21, 2006 at Susanville, CA of Melanoma Cancer.  She was born May 30, 1928 at Midland, MI to Charles and Mattie (Brubacher) Babcock.  Charles was born April 17, 1903 and died September 27, 1967.   Mattie was born February 4, 1908 and died  August 4, 1992.  

On July 3, 1947 she was married to George S. Eby, who survives.

Surviving are children, Gloria (Steve) Robinson, Bonnie (Michael) Hull, Mary Jo (Mark) Hirlbach, Clifford Eby, nine grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are brothers and sisters: Elsie-Bonnie (Clayton) Eby, Wilbur (Deloris Weaver), Wayne (Joanna Buskirk), Marlin (Jane Plevinski), Eleanor (Phillip) Buskirk, Charles Beverly Nigh) Babcock.
       
Memorial services were held November 24, 2006 at Evangelical Free Church, Susanville, CA  with burial in Susanville, CA.
Submitted by: Eleanor Buskirk, Petoskey
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin




Eby, Roger, Sr
.  Melbourne, Fla.----, 62, Cocoa, Fla., died Dec. 23 [2006] at Wuesthoff Hospital in Melbourne, Fla.
He was born May 27, 1944, to Glenn and Helen Eby. He married Joan Rago in Cocoa, Fla, She survives.

He was employed by Brevard College and was looking forward to retirement. He enjoyed fishing woodworking and spent many hours building furniture and other wood creations.

He is survived by his father, Glean Eby; three sons Roger (Gay) Eby Chris Eby and Darren (Christine) Eby, all of Elkhart; his sister, Sharon Dull Edwardsburg, Mich,; and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother Helen Eby.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at South Breverd funeral Home, Melbourne, Fla.
The funeral will begin at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

A memorial service will be held Jan. 13 [2007] from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Fairview Grange hall C.R. 45, Goshen, Indiana
Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association.
Submitted by: Peggy Reichard



Erb, D. Wilbur
, 89, of Harrisonburg, VA died November 6, 2006. He was born to David Miller  and Minnie (Witmer) Erb. He was married to Lois Taylor, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, David T. Erb, James E. Erb, Paul S. Erb, Philip R. Erb, Joyce E. Brunk, Merle C. Mast, Constance E. Madden, twelve grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held November 11, 2006 at Steelton Mennonite Church, Steelton, PA.

Submitted by: Park View Mennonite Church
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Erb, D. Wilbur, 89, of Harrisonburg, VA, died November 6, 2006 at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community (VMRC) in Harrisonburg. Mr. Erb was born in Harrisburg, PA December 22, 1916 to David Miller and Minnie Witmer Erb.

He grew up in Harrisburg, PA and was the third generation on his family farm on Cockley Road. Wilbur married the late Lois Taylor Erb of Malvern, PA in 1938. She preceded him in death June 20, 2000. Lois and Wilbur were active members of Steelton Mennonite Church from its beginnings, and he served for more than forty years as its congregational leader. He helped to establish Camp Hebron in Halifax, PA, and was president of the board for the first 22 years. He and Lois served in Australia with Eastern Mennonite Board of Missions from 1980-1983. He has been a resident at VMRC since 1991.

Survived by four sons, David T. Erb of New Holland, PA, James E. Erb of Middletown, PA, Paul S. Erb of Stanhope, NJ, and Philip R. Erb of East Berlin, PA; three daughters, Joyce E. Brunk of Harrisonburg, VA, Merle C. Mast of Keezletown, VA, and Constance E. Madden of Middletown, PA; twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Tribute to his life was November 11, 2006 at Steelton Mennonite Church, Steelton, PA. Rev. Victor Romain officiating. Burial in Shopes Mennonite Cemetery, Middletown, PA.

Source: The Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA.,   
November 8, 2006
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler


Erb. Robert “Bob” D
., 79, of Hesston, Harvey Co., KS died August 2, 2006 at Hesston,  Harvey Co., KS.  He was born October 13, 1926 at Beaver Crossing, NE to Mose & Ida (Schwietzer) Erb.  On August 25, 1949 he was married to Mary Troyer, who survives.

Surviving are children, Kathy Erb Whitcher, Jim Erb, Lori Erb Thimm, and eight grandchildren.

Also surviving are one brother and four sisters: Merlin (Bernetta) Erb, Dorothy Erb (Sam) Oswald, Norma Erb (Jim) Troyer, Gladys Erb Troyer, and Wilma Erb Troyer.
He was predeceased by siblings: Alvin Erb, Virgil Erb, Elsie, Mary, and Mattie.

The funeral was held August 7, 2006 at Hesston Mennonite Church, Hesston, Harvey Co., KS.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Norma Diller Hesston, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Eshleman Ruth Keim
, 83, of Orrville, OH died August 1, 2006 at Columbus, OH of congestive heart failure.  She was born July 22, 1923 at Shanesville, OH to Noah & Mary (Immel) Keim.  On August 9, 1952 she was married to Sam J. Eshleman, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Robert Eshleman, Carol Horst, Dean Eshleman, Allen Eshleman, and
11 grandchildren.

Also surviving is a sister, Erma Landis.

The funeral was held August 6, 2006 at Sonnenberg Mennonite Church, Kidron, OH with burial in Sonnenberg Mennonite Church Cemetery, Kidron, OH.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Ellen Nussbaum Kidron, OH Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Falk, Marie Schoen Grothaus
, 98, of Mountain Lake, Cottonwood Co., MN died November 11, 2006 at Mountain Lake, Cottonwood Co., MN of old age.  She was born May 11, 1908  at Farwell, MN to Peter & Marie (Hackbarth) Schoen.  On April 4, 1985 she was married to Henry P. Falk, who is deceased.  She was first married to Wilbur C. Grothaus on February 27, 1935.  He died on February 1, 1970.

Surviving is a son, Henry Grothaus (Kathy), two grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by sisters, Elta Gunderson, Hazel Jessen, and Pearl Sykora.

Memorial services were held November 16, 2006 at Good Samaritan Village, Mountain Lake, Cottonwood Co., MN with burial in Mountain Lake Cemetery, Mountain Lake, Cottonwood Co., MN.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: E Elaine Kauffman, Mountain Lake, MN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Fisher, J. Kenneth
, 83, of Chester Springs, PA died August 23, 2006 at Chester Springs, PA of leukemia.  He was born May 21, 1923 at La Junta , CO to Stephen and Lavina (Hooley 03/26/1891 - 10/12/1977) Fisher.  On May 8, 1986 he was married to Julia Heitman, who survives.  Ken's first wife, Della McClune, died in 1985.

Surviving are children, Joel K. Fisher; Larry A. Fisher and Gayle; and eight grandchildren.
One daughter, Bonnie Rae Fisher had died previously.

Also surviving are brothers and sisters, Verda Byler of Gap, Helen Ours of Harrisonburg,
Va., Harry L. Fisher of Willow Valley, Edwin Fisher of Shunk, Pa., Harold Fisher of Gap, and Vernon J. Fisher of Gap.  He was predeceased by siblings: Alvin Fisher, Ruth Hershey, Ralph Fisher, Mabel Kennel, Grace Suter, and Lester Fisher.

The funeral was held August 26, 2006 at Frazer Mennonite Church, Frazer, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.

Submitted by: Lynn Kraihanzel, Frazer, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin




Franz, Olga Woelk
, 92, of Newton, Kansas died July 16, 2006 at Newton, Kansas.  She was born June 9, 1914 at Goessel, Kansas to Peter & Helen (Schroeder) Woelk.  On September 22, 1937 she was married to Walter W. Franz, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Kenneth Franz, Bette Rhine, 4 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.  Also, Dora Penner, sister and Lorene Woelk, sister-in-law.
Predeceased by siblings: Rudolph Woelk, brother; Herb Woelk, brother; and Elma Frey, sister.

The funeral was held July 19, 2006 at Grace Community Church, Newton, Kansas with burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Newton, Kansas.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: First Mennonite Church,  Newton, Kansas
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Frey,
A. Dale

A. Dale Frey  (1918 - 2006)
PETTISVILLE - A. Dale Frey, 87, of Pettisville, died early Saturday morning, July 1, 2006, at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon, where he was admitted Sunday. He had resided at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold since January.
Born Sept. 25, 1918, near Pettisville, to Anna (Rupp) and Aaron Frey, he married Mary (Eicher) Short on June 26, 1999, and she preceded him in death on Sept. 4, 2002.
A lifelong resident of the Pettisville/Archbold area, he farmed and did custom silo filling for area farmers. Since retirement, he worked at Sauder Village.
He was a charter member of the Zion Mennonite Church in Archbold.
Surviving are three sons, Gene Frey of Archbold, David Frey of Minneapolis, Minn. and Randall (and wife, Heidi) Frey of Chicago, Ill.; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Ada Schrock and Mrs. Charles (Velma) Kamp, both of Archbold.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two wives; two sons, William ÒBillÓ Dale Frey and Steven Frey; three brothers, Aurelius Frey, Elias Frey and Jesse Frey; and six sisters, Agnes Schmucker, Violet Aeschliman, Mary Louise Frey, Bertha Stuckey, Grace Short and Ivah Beck.
Visitation will be held today from 2-8 p.m. in the Zion Fellowship Hall.
Memorials will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Zion Mennonite Church with Pastors Ron Guengerich, Anne Stuckey and Mona Sauder to officiate. Interment will precede in the Pettisville Cemetery. Short Funeral Home in Archbold is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Zion Mennonite Church.    
Obituary: The Bryan Times, (Ohio), 3 Jul 2006
Submitted by: Mona Mann



Frey, Adin L
., 82, of Chambersburg, PA died March 6, 2006 of old age.  He was born to the late David & Fannie (Martin) Frey.  On October 26, 1943 he was married to Janet L. Frey, who survives.

Surviving are children, Eugene Frey, Linda Horst, Fern Diller, Miriam Hawbaker, Wilmer Frey, 19 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held March 10, 2006 at Chambersburg Menn. Church, Chambersburg, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.

Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Frey, Adin L., 82, of  Chambersburg, PA died March 6, 2006. He was born December 31, 1923, in Chambersburg, PA to David and Fannie Martin Frey. He was married to Janet L. Martin Frey, whom he married October 26, 1943
 
He was a member and deacon of the Chambersburg Mennonite Church and Mennonite Central Committee. He was a founding member of CROSS and Mennonite Economic Development Association.
 
He is survived by his wife, five children, Eugene R. Frey and wife Hazel of Lancaster, PA; Linda Horst and husband John of Clear Spring, MdD, Fern Diller and husband Eugene of Greencastle, PA; Miriam Hawbaker and husband Wayne of Greencastle, PA and Wilmer L. Frey and wife Serita of Deerfield, New Hampshire; 19 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by seven siblings, Irvin Frey and wife Ida of Chambersburg, PA, Lista Martin and Catherine Martin, both of Shippensburg, PA Miriam Horst and Melvin and Beulah Shank, all of Chambersburg, PA Lois Martin and husband Ira of Hagerstown, MD and Preston Frey and wife Lorraine of Chambersburg, PA, He was preceded in death by a son, Robert L. Frey, on February 28, 1999.

Funeral services were held March 10, 2006, at Chambersburg Mennonite Church, with Rev. Jerry Roth, Rev. Preston Frey and Rev. Earl Eby officiating. Burial was in the adjoining church cemetery.
 
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA

Submitted by Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH



Frounfelker, Grace Moyer
, 86, of  Bluffton, OH died December 9, 2006 at Bluffton, OH  of natural causes.  She was born April 24, 1920 at Allentown, PA to Tobias and Ella Moyer.  On November 6, 1976 she was married to George Frounfelker, who is deceased.

Memorial services were held January 6, 2007 at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, OH with burial in Pennsylvania.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Mark Weidner, Bluffton, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


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