Nafziger,
Elfrieda NettieToews;
. .
Nafziger,
Verna M. Sutter; . .
Neff, Dr. Herbert; . .
Neuenschwander,
Deb Hershberger;
. . Neufeld, Archie Wilbur;
. . Nisley, Ora J.; . . Nissley, Lois I. Miller ; . . Noll, Irene G. Groff; . .
Nolt, Ruth
E.; . . Nussbaum, Frances "Fritzi"
Mauger; . . Oberholtzer,
Wilmer S.; . .
Owolabi, Timothy
Aladipo; . . Oyer, Leslie “Lec;” . . Pankratz, Elmer W.;
. . Pankratz, Elsie Penner; . .
Pellman, Ruth Shank Horst Clugston Hess ; . .
Penner, Bertha Elsie Jantzen; . . Penner, Marie E; . . Peterson, Nancy J. Kelly; . . Pletcher, Margie L.; . .
Preheim, Dorothy Ann; . .
Pullman, LaVina Pullman;
. .
Nafziger, Elfrieda Nettie
Toews, 69, of Manhattan, KS died September 2, 2007 at Topeka, KS
of a stroke. She was born July 22, 1938 at Hillsboro, KS to John A. and
Nettie (Wilms) Toews. On August 20, 1966 she was married to E.
Wayne Nafziger, who survives.
Surviving are two sons, Brian Wayne Nafziger, and Kevin Jon Nafziger.
Also surviving are a sister, Wilma Kennedy, a brother, David
Waltner-Toews and a sister, Irene Meier.
Memorial services were held September 6, 2007 at All Faiths Chapel,
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Richard Harris,
Manhattan, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Nafziger,
Verna M. Sutter, 98, of Hopedale, died September 22, 2007 at
Hopedale, Tazewell County, Illinois. She was born February 3, 1909 at
Hopedale, to Amos and Mattie (Mast) Sutter. On December 24, 1929
at Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL she was married to Arthur W. Nafziger,
who was born November 4, 1908 and died December 20 1999.
Surviving are children, Paul A. (Gloria) Nafziger, Joel L. (Nancy)
Nafziger, Patricia A.
Murphy, Faye M. Coultas, 15 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren and
13 great-great-grandchildren.
One daughter, Betty Jean Cender, one brother, Ervin Sutter, and two
sisters, Amanda Springer and Sadie Nafziger preceded her in death.
She was a member of Hopedale Mennonite Church and its Women's
Missionary Service Commission. She was a homemaker and an avid quilter.
Memorial services were held September 27, 2007 at Hopedale Mennonite
Church, Hopedale, Tazewell County, Illinois with burial in the
adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Julie Hendricks,
Hopedale, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Neff, Dr. Herbert, 88, of
Granger, Indiana, died August 25, 2007 at his daughter's home, Granger,
IN. He was born October 16, 1918 at Wolfersdorf, Germany and was
married to Ruth Horsch, who survives.
Surviving are children, Eva Nance, Barbara VanDamme, Heide Lind,
Stefanie Devin, and 10 grandchildren.
Memorial services were held August 31, 2007 at Kern Road Mennonite
Church, South Bend, IN. The body was cremated.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Phyllis
Miller, South Bend, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Neuenschwander, Deb
Hershberger, 52, of Kidron, OH died February 1, 2007 at Kidron,
OH from cancer. She was born June 3, 1954 at Wooster, OH to
the late Roman and Marie (Stutzman 06/08/1923-09/24/2004)
Hershberger.
On May 18, 1974 she was married to Conrad Neuenschwander, who survives.
Surviving are children, DeAnn Mason, Conrad Neuenschwander, Jr., Rodney
Neuenschwander, and five grandchildren.
Also surviving are three siblings: Maynard Hershberger, Dale
Hershberger, and Garry Hershberger.
She was preceded in death by two brothers: Samuel Hershberger and Larry
Hershberger.
Memorial services were held February 4, 2007 at Sonnenberg Mennonite
Church, Kidron, OH with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Ellen Nussbaum,
Kidron, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Neufeld,
Archie Wilbur, 76, of Loveland, Colorado died June 20, 2007 at
Loveland, Larimer County, Colorado of cancer. He was born August
29, 1930 at Beaver, Oklahoma to Edwin J. and Alma (Karber)
Neufeld. On January 17, 1953 he was married to Anna Ruth Cutrell,
who was born November 13, 1933 and survives.
Surviving are children, Daniel Dwight Neufeld, Jo Ellen (Neufeld),
eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in
death by a daughter, Cheryl Dawn Neufeld.
Unknown if any of these siblings are still alive: Dorothy, Mae, Leon
Neufeld, and Gaylen Neufeld.
He sang bass in the Menn-o-Four Quartet; was a skilled
carpenter/builder/fixer of mechanical equipment; enjoyed softball,
classical music, horses, woodworking, flying small aircraft, and
fishing.
Memorial services were held June 30, 2007 at First Mennonite Church,
Denver, Denver County, Colorado with burial in the adjoining Memorial
Garden.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Connie Rempel,
Denver, CO
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Nisley, Ora J.
GOSHEN -- Ora J. Nisley, 80, of 64213 S.R. 13, died at 7:18 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 8, 2007) in The Courtyard Healthcare Center of Goshen.
He was born Aug. 17, 1926, in Goshen to Jacob and Katie (Chupp) Nisley. He married Ada Graber on March 23, 1948, in Shipshewana.
She survives, along with eight sons, Mervin (Linda) Nisley of Bristol, Larry (Jennifer) Nisley of Evansville, Elroy (LorEtta) Nisley, Marion (Ruby Mae) Nisley and LaVern (Kathy) Nisley, all of Goshen, Ora (Irene) Nisley Jr. of Topeka, Marlin (Elma Sue) Nisley of Millersburg and Vernon (Katie) Nisley of Ligonier; three daughters, Elsie Fern (Sam) Bontrager of Hillsboro, Wis., LeAnna (Samuel) Bontrager of Topeka and Miriam (LaVerne) Bontrager of Shipshewana; 72 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, William (Dorothy) Nisley of LaGrange and Melvin (Ella) Nisley of Goshen.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Clara Yoder; a brother, Leo Nisley; and two sitllborn grandchildren.
Friends may call all day today at the family home, 64213 S.R. 13, Goshen. The funeral service will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the family home with Bishop Ernest L. Schrock and the Home Ministers officiating. Burial will be in Clinton Brick Cemetery, Goshen.
Mr. Nisley was a blacksmith and ran a buggy repair shop. He was a deacon in the Old Order Amish Church.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 S. Main St., Middlebury, is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.millerstewartfuneralhome.com to send online condolences.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Aug. 10, 2007
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Nissley, Lois I. Miller
DONNA, Texas -- Lois I. Nissley, 73, of Donna, died at 6 a.m. Wednesday (Dec. 5, 2007) in Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Edinburg, Texas.
She was born Nov. 12, 1934, in Kansas City, Mo., to Jacob and Barbara (Gingerich) Miller. She married Vernon Nissley on Aug. 23, 1958.
He survives along with two daughters, Charla Oveido of Conway, S.C., and Loreen (Stephen) Hostetler of Millersburg, Ohio; three sons, Laural (Geraldine) Nissley of Goshen, Ind., Verton (Amy) Nissley of Elkhart, Ind., and Cecil Nissley of Washington, Iowa; 18 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and her twin sister, Eunice (Otis) Yoder of Colona, Iowa.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Bethel Conservative Mennonite Church, Nappanee, Ind., and one hour prior to Monday's 10 a.m. funeral service at the church. Pastors Clarence Bontrager and Pete Kuhns will officiate. Burial will be in Bethel Conservative Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Nissley was a missionary in Mexico for 38 years with Beyond the Border Gospel Missions and moved to Texas in 1958.
Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, 950 N. Main St., Nappanee, is assisting with arrangements.
Memorials may be given to Beyond the Border Gospel Missions.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec. 8 2007
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Noll,
Irene G. Groff, 78, of Manheim, PA died August 30, 2007 at
Landis Homes, Lancaster County, PA after a lengthy illness. She
was born October 6, 1928 at Upper Leacock Township, Lancaster Co., PA
to Martin R. and Edna M. (Martin) Groff. Her mother was born
October 3, 1903 and died October 27, 1956. Her father was born
November 17, 1904 and died April 27, 1991.
On October 23, 1948 at Bird-in-Hand, Lancaster County, PA she was
married to John B. Noll who was born May 25, 1922 and died March 3,
1987.
Surviving are two daughters, Susie, wife of Lamar F. Dourte, Linda,
wife of Amos N. Sauder and two grandchildren.
Also surviving is a brother, Jay M. Groff, spouse, Doris Groff.
She was a farmer's wife, an excellent homemaker who enjoyed baking, and
was known at Landis
Homes as the "puzzle lady."
Memorial services were held September 4, 2007 at East Petersburg
Mennonite Church, East Petersburg, Lancaster County Pennsylvania with
burial in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery, Millersville, Lancaster
County, PA.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Ruth Durborow,
East Petersburg, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Nolt, Ruth
E., 82, of Talmage, Lancaster Co., PA died February 12, 2007
from cancer. She was born to Enos and Mabel (Mowrer) Nolt.
Memorial services were held February 16, 2007 at Stumptown Mennonite
Bird-in-Hand, Lancaster Co., PA.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Don Sharp
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Nussbaum, Frances "Fritzi"
Mauger, 68, of Akron, PA died March 21, 2007. She was
born at Pottstown, PA to Francis and Charlotte (Edwards)
Mauger. She was married to Donferd Nussbaum, who survives.
Surviving are children, Eric Nussbaum married to Jodi; Kathy married to
Chad Eberly; Kristy married to Merlel Zehr, and six grandchildren.
Memorial services were held March 24, 2007 at Akron Mennonite Church
Akron PA.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Janet Weber,
Akron, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Oberholtzer, Wilmer S. 83, of Landis Homes, Lititz, PA and
formerly of Brickerville, PA died December 4, 2007. He was born
July 27, 1924, to J. Melvin and Suey (Stauffer) Oberholtzer. He was
married to Della R. (Landis) Oberholtzer. He was a member of the Hammer
Creek Mennonite Church
Survived by his wife and daughter, Carolyn, wife of Clair E. Martin of
Lititz, PA; eight grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. He is also
survived by two brothers, Christian of NJ and Chester of Lititz, PA. He
was preceded in death by a daughter, Lois Weaver,.
Funeral Service was December 8, 2007 at the Hammer Creek Mennonite
Church, with Pastor Samuel Burkholder, Pastor Fred Heller and Deacon
Mervin Gingrich officiating. Interment will be in the Hammer Creek
Mennonite Cemetery, Lititz, PA
Source: Obiturary files of
Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Owolabi,
Timothy Aladipo, 58, of Dalton, Ohio died July 8, 2007 at
Canton, Ohio. He was born June 19, 1949 at Ilesha, Nigeria to
Samuel and Alice Owolabi, who are deceased. On June 21, 1981 he
was married to Sheila Abiodun Oke, who survives.
Surviving are children, Daniel (Erica) Owolabi, Samuel Owolabi and
Elizabeth Owolabi.
Also surviving are brothers - Olusegun,Akin and Tunde Owolabi and
sisters - Ayo, Funke and Aniola Owolabi.
Memorial services were held July 14, 2007 at Orrville Mennonite Church,
Orrville, Ohio.
He was a professor at Ashland University and had worked part-time as an
American Sign Language instructor at Akron University, Kent State
University and Malone College; he had also served as pastor for the
deaf at Orrville Mennonite Church; he was active in Christian Mission
for the Deaf of Africa.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Jan Kauffman,
Orrville, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Oyer,
Leslie “Lec,” 89, of Fisher, Illinois died May 8, 2007. He was
born September 11, 1917 to Joe and Bertha (Zimmerman) Oyer. On
February 25, 1941 he was married to Ruth Oyer (11/30/1917), who
survives.
Surviving are children, Carolyn Miller, Nan Cagle, Kandy Beesley, Kathy
Dennemann, seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held May 12, 2007 at Dewey Evangelical Mennonite
Church, Dewey, IL with burial in East Bend Memorial Gardens, Fisher, IL.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Angela Beachey
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Pankratz,
Elmer W., 79, of Inola, Oklahoma died September 26,2007 at
Inola, OK. He was born February 11, 1928 at Inola, OK to Benjamin and
Mary (Hiebert) Pankratz. On September 13, 1952 at Inola, OK
he was married to Elvera Jantz.
Surviving are son: Dwight Pankratz & wife Frieda; daughters: Susan
Landers & husband Richard; Mary Ann Beasley & husband John;
Anita Schumer & husband T.J., and eight children.
Also surviving is a sister, Edna Lorene Brown
Memorial services were held September 30, 2007 at Eden Mennonite
Church, Inola, OK.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Marilyn Isaac,
Inola, OK
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Pankratz,
Elsie Penner, 96, of Goshen, IN died February 22, 2007 at
Goshen, IN. She was born March 1, 1910 to Abraham and Aganetha
(Balzer) Penner. On August 21, 1933 she was married to Henry J.
Pankratz, who is deceased.
Surviving are children, Lenore (James) Waltner, Louise (Emil) Kreider,
Barbara (John) Fast, Stanley (Eileen) Pankratz, ten grandchildren, and
seven great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by two sisters and one brother, Hulda Rich, Martha
Unruh, and Albert Penner.
Memorial services were held March 10, 2007 at Bethel Mennonite Church,
Mt. Lake, Minnesota with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Ethel Hoffman,
Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Pellman, Ruth Shank Horst Clugston Hess
April 18, 1911 - November 27, 2007
Pellman, Ruth H, 96, formerly of Millersville, died peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 27, 2007 at Fairmount Homes Retirement Community, Ephrata, PA. Born in Hagerstown, MD, was the daughter of the late Abram and Annie Shank Horst. A homemaker, she was blessed to be the wife of the late Leroy S. Pellman; her second husband was the late John S. Hess; and her first husband the late Joseph A. Clugston. Ruth was a member of Blue Rock Mennonite Church, Millersville, where she was a member of the sewing circle. In her earlier years, she helped as a cook for the Numedia Bible Camp In Columbia County, PA. Her interests included vegetable gardening, canning, cooking, baking and quilting.
Surviving are three daughters, Miriam M. wife of Jacob S Ober of Conestoga, Joyce G. wife of Donald C. Hershey and Esther Ruth wife of Galen G Miller, all of Lancaster, a son Merle husband of Lois Clugston of Manheim; Sixteen grandchildren, thirty-two great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. Ruth was preceded in death by two sons, J. Paul Clugston, Leon Clugston; a grandson, Daryl L. Hershey; a brother Ortho Horst and a sister Lizzie Horst.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service from the Lititz Dunkard Brethern Church, Clay Road, Lititz on Saturday, December 1, 2007 at 10:30 AM. Interment will be in the adjoining Hess Mennonite/Lititz Dunkard Cemetery, Lititz, PA. There will be a public viewing in the Wheat Ridge Chapel at Fairmont Homes Reirement Community, Ephrata. On Friday evening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. There will be additional viewing on Saturday morning at the Lititz Dunkard Brethern church from 9:30 AM until the time of the service. Those desiring to may send contributions in Ruths memory to Mennonite Messianic Missions, c/o Mervin E Martin, Treasurer, Elizabethtown, PA. The Buch Funeral Home Manheim is in charge of arrangements.
LNP/ Lancaster on line, Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH
Penner,
Bertha Elsie Jantzen, 90, of Beatrice, Nebraska died February
15, 2007 at North Newton, Kansas of pulmonary complications. She
was born July 19, 1916 at Plymouth, Nebraska to Alexander and
Helen (Entz 10/04/1878- 07/18/1963) Jantzen. On February 17, 1939
she was married to Alfred T. Penner, who is deceased.
Surviving are children, Marvin James and Ruth Eby Penner; Harold Allen
("H.A.") and Barbara Mosemann Penner; Milbert LaVern and Ruth Gingerich
Penner; Alfred Timothy ("Tim") and Faith Hershberger Penner; nine
grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by all her siblings: Marie Anna and spouse,
Gustav A. Jantzen;
Frieda Gertrude and spouse, Herman Epp; Edward Gerhard and spouse,
Katie Epp; Ella Justine and spouse, Henry W. Penner; Gerhard Alex and
spouse, Helen Regier; Margarete Helen and spouse, Albert J. Claassen;
and Herbert John and spouse, Martha Holland Jantzen.
Memorial services were held February 20, 2007 at First Mennonite
Church, Beatrice, Nebraska with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Harold A. ("H.A.")
Penner, Akron, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Penner,
Marie E., 89, of Beatrice, Nebraska died February 2, 2007 of
natural causes. She was born January 23, 1918 at Dallas, Texas to
W.S. and Della (Gray) Poole. She was married to Waldo Penner, who
is deceased.
Memorial services were held February 6, 2007 at First Mennonite Church,
Beatrice, Gage Co., Nebraska with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Mary Baumfalk,
Beatrice , Nebraska
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Peterson, Nancy J. Kelly, 74, of Lancaster, PA died March 26, 2007 at the same place. She was born August 18, 1932 at Steelton, Dauphin Co., PA to Elmer E. and Anna C. (Kovacic) Kelly. In Lancaster Co., PA she was married to Frederick W. Peterson, who survives.
Surviving are children, William R. Jr. (Kristina Schmitt) Frank; Bradley A. (Elizabeth Eades) Frank; Barry F. (Morie Fletcher) Frank; Lori A. (Albert C.) Suter III; Leslie M. (Robert) Hartenstine; three stepsons, Fred W. (Carol) Peterson; Bradley W. (JoAnn) Peterson; Christopher W. (JoAnn) Peterson; and stepdaughter, Susan E. (David) Watson; nine grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and a sister, Alice J. Kelly.
Her parents preceded her in death.
She was previously married to William Frank Sr. and was a Registered Nurse.
Memorial services were held March 30, 2007 at Grace Lutheran Church, 517 N. Queen, Lancaster, PA with burial in Conestoga Memorial Park, Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA.
Submitted by: Peggy J. Reichard, Mountville, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Pletcher,
Margie L., 74, of Goshen, IN died May 29, 2007 at Goshen,
Ind. She was born November 13, 1932 at Perryton, Texas.
Survived by an adopted daughter, Wanda G. Guice. Also surviving
are siblings: Wilma Srof, Juanita Dietz, and B. R. Pletcher,
Jr.
Memorial services were held June 2, 2007 at College Mennonite Church,
Goshen, IN. She was cremated.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Ethel Hoffman,
Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Preheim,
Dorothy Ann, 59, of Freeman, SD died October 17, 2007 at
Freeman, Hutchinson Co., SD. She was born October 14, 1948 at Yankton,
Yankton Co., SD to Lynn and Ethel (Waltner) Preheim. Her mother
survives.
Memorial services were held October 20, 2007 at Salem Mennonite
Church, Freeman, Hutchinson Co., SD with burial in the adjoining
cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Sharon Birkey,
Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Pullman,
LaVina Pullman, 82, of Freeman, SD died December 29, 2007 at
Freeman, Hutchinson County, South Dakota. She was born May 1,
1925 at Hitchcock, SD to Dave and Mary (Gross) Pullman. On May 2,
1946 at Fessenden, ND she was married to Paul P. Pullman, who was born
July 18, 1926 and died February 7, 2002.
Surviving are a daughter Judy and husband Zeke Bittner, Sons: Randy and
wife Leona, Ron and wife Claudia, LeRoy and wife Kathy and daughter,
Karen and husband Dave Bartling, 19 grandchildren, and 17
great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held January 3, 2008 at Hutterthal Mennonite
Church, Freeman, Hutchinson County, South Dakota with burial in the
adjoining cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Kathy Pullman
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin