Sauder, Ilva Mae Short Frey, 85,
of Archbold, OH died November 12, 2007 at Archbold, OH from natural
causes. She was born December 16, 1921 at Archbold, Fulton Co.,
OH to Daniel H. and Anna (Kutzli) Short. On September 17, 1988 at
Archbald, Ohio she was married to Orval D. Sauder, who was born April
11, 1915 and died May 22, 2006.
Ilva was first married to Roy Frey on April 21, 1946. They shared more
than 40 years together until Roy's death. She then married Orval Sauder
in 1988.
Surviving are children, Carolyn (Dwight) Kauffman; Jeanette (Don)
Gripe, Carol (Gilbert)
Naziger, Judy Yoder, Linda (A.J.) Rupp, Jeff (Tana) Sauder 18
grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
A daughter, Nancy Frey, a brother, Walter Short, and two sisters, Ella
Gisel, and Florence Richer preceded her in death.
Ilva was the secretary at Sauder Woodworking for 15 years. She was on
the Fairlawn Haven Board for 13 years and was active in the Fulton
County Migrant Camp ministry and volunteered at Care and Share, Ten
Thousand Villages, and at Sauder Village. A woman of strong faith, she
was very active at Central Mennonite Church.
Memorial services were held November 15, 2007 at Central Mennonite
Church, Archbold, Fulton Co., OH with burial in Pettisville
Cemetery, Pettisville, Fulton Co., OH.
Submitted by: Dana Short,
Archbold, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Sauder,
Orval Eugene, 73, of
Pettisville, OH died October 14, 2007 at Pettisville, OH from a heart
attack. He was born September 29, 1934 at Pettisville, OH to
Edward and Wilma (Wyse) Sauder. On October 6, 1956 he was married
to Esther Lehman, who was born December 24, 1936 and survives.
Surviving are children, Randall (Karen) Sauder, Timothy (Denise)
Sauder, Brad (Holly)
Sauder, Karen Fosnight, and ten grandchildren.
Also surviving are siblings, Velma (Omar) Gnagey, Mary Alice (Duane)
Eash, Floyd "Fritz" Miller, and Donna Sauder. A brother, Lowell
Sauder, and two sisters, Marland Sauder and Verna Miller preceded him
in death.
Memorial services were held October 18, 2007 at Central Mennonite
Church, Archbold, OH with burial in Pettisville Cemetery,
Pettisville, OH.
Orval and his wife Esther, owned and operated the Country Paint Store
near Pettisivlle, OH these past 43 years.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Dana Short,
Archbold, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Schaefer,
Donald E., 87, of
Lowville, NY died August 26, 2007 at home in Lowville, NY. He was
born October 14, 1919 at Naumburg, Lewis County, NY, to William S. and
Katherine (Lehman) Schaefer. On June 14, 1946 at Lowville
Mennonite Church, by Rev. Lloyd Boshart, Lowville, Lewis County, NY he
was married to Ilona M. Zehr, who survives.
Surviving are children, William and Christine Schaefer, Elaine and
Allen Matuszczak, Amy and James Deavers, Gary and Debra Schaefer, Carla
and Timothy O'Brien, Ronald and Darryl Schaefer, 14 grandchildren, and
four great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are two sisters, Glenn and Marion (Schaefer) Stalter,
and Leon and Katherine (Schaefer) Martin. He was preceded in
death by a daughter, Gail Schaefer Lyndaker and his siblings: Stanley,
Sidney, Harold and John Schaefer, and Doris (Schaefer) Jantzi.
In 1945, through Heifer Project International, he went on one of the
first shipments of pregnant horses to post World War II Poland. He and
his family have continued to support Heifer Project
International. He was a dairy farmer for 32 years and was a past
director of Dairy Herd Improvement Association. He had served as Elder
at First Mennonite Church of New Bremen.
Memorial services were held August 29, 2007 at First Mennonite Church
of New Bremen, Lowville, Lewis County NY with burial in the adjoining
cemetery.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Geneva Virkler
Lowville, NY
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Schafer, Vera Habeggar, 93,
of Bluffton, OH died February 21, 2007 from natural causes at Bluffton,
OH. She was born May 21, 1913 to Henry and Mary Anne (Zimmerly)
Habeggar. On September 2, 1942 she was married to Glen Schafer,
who is deceased.
Surviving are a daughter, Ann Reichenbach and two grandchildren.
Memorial services were held February 26, 2007 at First Mennonite
Church, Bluffton, OH with burial in Clymer Cemetery, Mt. Cory, OH.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Ann Reichenbach
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Scheid,
Betty J. Reedy, 74, of Manheim, Lancaster County, PA died May
19, 2007 at Heart of Lancaster Reginal Medical Cntr, PA. She was born
March 29, 1933 to Homer F. and Elsie E. (See) Reedy. She was married to
Paul Scheid, Sr., who died April 30, 1993.
Surviving are children, Paul E. Scheid, husband of Jennifer A. Scheid,
York, PA; Cathy L. Scheid, wife of Craig A. Fisher, Manheim, PA, four
grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Also surviving is a brother, Frederick J. Reedy, husband of Alma Reedy,
Paradise, PA.
Memorial services were held May 23, 2007 at Sunnyside Mennonite Church,
Lancaster, PA.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Doris Sauder
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Schlabaugh,
Martha Glick, 94, of Kalona, Iowa died September 19, 2007 at
Kalona, Washington Co., Iowa. She was born December 31, 1912 at
Kalona, Washington Co., Iowa to John A. and Magdalena (Miller)
Glick. Her father was born July 14, 1872 and died. April 14,1960.
Her mother was born July 15, 1878 and died June 10, 1919.
On January 7, 1940 at Kalona, Johnson Co., Iowa she was married to
Ralph Schlabaugh, who was born August 24, 1916 and died July 29,
2007.
Surviving are children, Ila Jane and Donald G. Yoder, Merle and Karen
Bauman Schlabaugh, three grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Seven brothers and sisters, Anna Glick Glick, Chris Glick, Daniel
Glick, Jacob Glick, Katie Glick Bontrager, Lydia Glick Bontrager, and
Ada Glick Miller preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held September 22, 2007 at Lower Deer Creek
Mennonite Church, Kalona, Iowa with burial in South Gingerich Cemetery,
Kalona, IA.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Marcia Miller
and Merle Schlabaugh, Newton, Kansas
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Schlabaugh,
Ralph, 90, of Kalona, Iowa died July 29, 2007 at Kalona, Iowa.
He was born August 24, 1916 at Sharon Center, IA to Mahlon and Katie
(Miller) Schlabaugh. On January 7, 1940 at Kalona, Iowa he was
married to Martha Glick, who survives.
Surviving are children, Ila and Don G. Yoder, Merle and Karen
Schlabaugh, three grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held August 1, 2007 at Lower Deer Creek
Mennonite Church, Kalona, Iowa with burial in South Gingerich Cemetery,
Kalona, IA.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Marcia Miller,
Kalona, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Schloneger,
Amy A. Wengerd, 87, of Louisville, OH died October 20, 2007 at
Louisville, Stark Co., OH. She was born May 18, 1920 at East
Greenville, OH to Alva and Sarah (Sommers) Wengerd. She was married to
John A. Schloneger, who was born February 15, 1917 and died May 1,
2007.
Surviving are children, Norma Erb, Gerald Schloneger, Elvin Schloneger,
Loyal Schloneger,
Wesley Schloneger, and Rodney Schloneger, 28 grandchildren, and 42
great-grandchildren.
Also surviving her siblings: Doris and Paul Lehman, Carole Carter,
Robert and Edna Wengerd, and Blaine Wengerd.
A daughter, Charlene Parrish preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held October 23, 2007 at Beech Mennonite Church,
Louisville, Stark Co., OH with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Alma Schloneger,
Louisville, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Schmidt, Melva Ries, 88, of
Marion, SD died January 4, 2007 at Freeman, SD. She was born
January 26, 1918 at Freeman, SD to Daniel and Emma (Preheim)
Ries. On June 28, 1942 she was married to Alfred G. Schmidt, who
is deceased.
Surviving are children, Marlys (Wendell) Sheriff, Erna Schmidt, Merton
(Sharon) Schmidt, Kenny (Elaine) Schmidt, and eight grandchildren.
Memorial services were held January 8, 2007 at Salem-Zion Mennonite
Church, Freeman, SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Elizabeth,
Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Scholl,
Marcella D. Liechty, 86, of Sterling, IL died December 21, 2007
at Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL. She was born February 16, 1921 to
Amos A. and Della (Nussbaum) Liechty. On September 1, 1946 at
Berne, IN she was married to Maurice Scholl, who was born October 4,
1920 and survives.
Surviving are children, Harvey Scholl, Duane (Kathryn) Scholl, David
(Kay) Scholl, Beth (John) Oujiri, 13 grandchildren, and 5
great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are two brothers, Ernest (Berdella) Liechty, and Amos
(Beverly) Liechty, and three sisters, Irena Sprunger, Leona (Phillip)
Neuenschwander, and Grace (Donald) Herman.
Four sisters, Justine Liechty, Vera Gerber, Esther Neuenschwander, and
Ernestine Liechty, and two brothers, Grover Liechty, and Irvin
Liechty preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held December 27, 2007 at Science Ridge
Mennonite Church, Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL with burial in the
adjoining cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Sue Dirks,
Sterling, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Schrag,
Leona Graber, 86, of North Newton, Harvey Co., KS died June 1,
2007 at North Newton, KS. She was born October 11, 1920 at Pretty
Prairie, Kansas to Ed W. and Caroline (Stucky) Graber. On August
18, 1940 she was married to Howard Schrag (06/15/1917), who survives.
Surviving is a son, Howard, one grandchild, and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held June 7, 2007 at Bethel College Mennonite
Church, North Newton, Harvey Co., KS with burial in the Greenwood
Cemetery Newton, Kansas.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Schroeder, Marlene Schroeder,
79, of Newton, KS died January 15, 2007. She was born to Jacob
and Justina (Regier) Schroeder. She was married to Lloyd
Schroeder, who survives.
Also surviving are children, Rhonda Ramsey, Jana, Ardie Goering, and
three grandchildren..
Memorial services were held January 20, 2007 at Bethel College
Mennonite Church, North Newton, KS.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Schultz, Elsie Marie Shrock,
89, of Canby, Clackamas Co., OR died January 28, 2007. She was
born to Samuel and Elizabeth (Yutzy) Shrock. She was married to
Julius Schultz, who is deceased.
Surviving are children, June Walch, Donna Springer, Carol Shank, Esther
Schrock, Irene Bitikofer, Reuben, 13 grandchildren, and 23
great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held February 5, 2007 at Zion Mennonite Church,
Hubbard, Clackamas Co., OR.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Schulz,
Carl G., 88, of Swink,
Otero County, Colorado died January 15, 2007 at La Junta, Otero County,
Colorado. He was born March 14, 1918 at La Junta, Otero County,
Colorado to Henry and Elsie (Roeder) Schulz. On May 18,
1941 he was married to Marie May Schulz, who survives.
Surviving are children, Alvin (Lisa), David (Corine) Jean (Mac)
Hadaway, seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, John, and a sister, Lucille
Yoder.
Memorial services were held January 20, 2007 at Peacock-Larsen Funeral
Home, La Junta, Otero County, Colorado with burial in Fairview
Cemetery, La Junta, Otero County, Colorado.
Carl was an active member of the Mennonite Church all of his adult
life. He was a member of Emmanuel Mennonite Church in La Junta,
Colorado.
Submitted by: Esther Nafziger,
La Junta, Colorado
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Schweitzer,
Alarion, 90, of Cairo, Nebraska died September 16, 2007 at
Cairo, Nebraska. He was born November 10, 1916 to John and
Matilda (Stutzman) Schweitzer. He was married to Edna "Marie"
Beckler, who is deceased.
Surviving are children, Leona Saltzman, Mervin Schweitzer, Glenda
Rediger, Marlin Schweitzer, 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren,
and five great-great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are a brother, Lester and Jeannine Schweitzer, sister in
laws--Mary & Merna Schweitzer, and Mertyon, Royden & Wilbur
Schweitzer.
Two sisters, Neomi Beckler and Esther Miller preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held September 20, 2007 at Cairo Baptist Church,
Cairo, Nebraska with burial at Wood River Mennonite Cemetery, Wood
River, Nebraska.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Mary Gascho, Grand
Island, Nebraska
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Schweitzer, Dolores
"Jeannine" Oswald, 77, of Casa Grande, AZ & Cairo, NE died
December 8, 2007 at Casa Grande, AZ. She was born April 29, 1930
at Beaver Crossing, NE to Jacob and Mabel (Hobbs) Oswald.
She was married to Lester Schweitzer, who survives.
Surviving are children, Don & Kathy Schweitzer, Ron & Elaine
Schweitzer, Jon & Roberta
Schweitzer, Alan & Peg Schweitzer, Sharon & Lavern Jarzynka,
Rebecca & Scott Boone, Jewel & Lanny Faeh, 23 grandchildren,
and 12 great-grandchildren.
A son, Phillip Schweitzer preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held December 14, 2007 at First Baptist Church,
Cairo, NE with burial in Wood River Mennonite Cemetery, Wood River, NE.
Submitted by: Mary Gascho,
Grand Island, NE
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Seitz, Grace Rittenhouse
Heebner, 92, of Harrisonburg, VA died December 20, 2007 at
Harrisonburg, VA from natural causes. She was born June 4, 1915
was married to Kenneth Leroy Seitz, who survives.
Surviving are children, Kenneth and wife Kathryn, Delbert and wife Mary
Friesen, David and wife Christine, Lois Kreider and husband Philip,
Eunice Wenger and husband Wade, Frances Justice and husband Larry, 9
grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.
A son, James Carl Seitz preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held December 27, 2007 at Clinton Mennonite
Church, Harrisonburg VA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Lee Martin,
Harrisonburg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Shank, Mark Heatwole
July 11, 1922-April 6, 2007
EAST BERLIN, Pa. -- Mark Heatwole Shank, 84, of 405 Harrisburg St., East Berlin, Pa., passed away peacefully at home in the early morning of Friday, April 6, 2007. He was born July 11, 1922, in Dayton, Va., and was the son of the late Paul T. and Annie (Heatwole) Shank. He was united in marriage on Oct. 11, 1951, to Mary Catherine Gable, who survives. He lived most of his life in Dayton, Va.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Perry Shank and a sister, Hazel Burkholder.
He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Lewis (Mable) Martin of Dayton, Va; one son, Ivan W. Shank of East Berlin, Pa.; two daughters, Elsie M. Mellinger of Annville, Pa. and Rhoda C. King of Bridgewater, Va.; 17 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
He was a member of Churchtown Mennonite Church.
Viewing for family and friends will be at Churchtown Mennonite Church, 1341 Church Street, Churchtown, Pa. (near Carlisle), Thursday, April 12, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the church. Funeral services will be held at Churchtown Mennonite Church, Friday, April 13, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 501 N. Baltimore Ave., Mount Holly Springs, Pa. 17065.
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Elda Stutzman, 70, of Wellman, Iowa died March 4, 2007 at Iowa
City, Iowa. She was born October 12, 1936 at Milford, Nebraska to
the late Manno and Maggie (Erb) Stutzman. On May 26, 1990 she was
married to Cecil Shettler, who survives.
Also surviving is sister, Rose Stutzman and a brother, Morris
Stutzman. She was preceded in death by six brothers, Clarence,
Walter, Clayton, Roy, Arthur, and Percy and a sister, Mabel Beckler.
Memorial services were held March 8, 2007 at Wellman Mennonite Church,
Wellman, Iowa with burial in Wellman Cemetery, Wellman, Iowa.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Jennifer Archer,
Wellman, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Short, Ruth R. Grieser
Jan. 3, 1914 - March 21, 2007
Ruth R. Short, 93, of Archbold
died Wednesday at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home, Archbold.
Born Jan. 3, 1914, near Archbold, she was the daughter of Ephriam and
Jemima (Baer) Grieser. On Jan. 26, 1932, she married Harold "Schnitz"
Short, who preceded her in death June 5, 1988.
She was a homemaker, a charter member of the Zion Mennonite Church in
Archbold and a member of the Fulton County Trail Masters Camping Club.
She is survived by a son, Colenzo (Joy) of Fayette; two daughters,
Shirley Gerber (Don Pete) Nofziger and Connie Short, both of Archbold;
seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Harold Jr.; a brother,
Truman Grieser; three sisters, Laura Rufenacht, Almeda Short and Martha
Fielitz; and an infant grandchild.
Services will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Zion Mennonite Church, Pastor Ron
Guengerich, Pastor Mona Sauder and Pastor Anne Stuckey officiating.
Interment will precede at Pettisville Cemetery.
Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Saturday at Fairlawn Chapel.
Short Funeral Home, Archbold, is in charge of the
arrangements.
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Showalter,
Ida Ruth, 87, of Broadway, Virginia died May 11, 2007 at
Harrisonburg, Virginia. She was born August 27, 1919 at Broadway,
Virginia to Timothy and Susie (Shipe) Showalter.
Memorial services were held May 13, 2007 at Zion Mennonite Church
Broadway Virginia with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Sarah Kohrs
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Showalter,
Leonard Shank, 78, of Waynesboro, VA died October 5, 2007 at
Waynesboro, VA. He was born March 12, 1929 in Augusta Co., VA to
Ira and Edna (Shank) Showalter. On August 25, 1951 he was married
to Ann Marie Olesh, who was born November 22, 1931 and survives.
Surviving are children, Valerie Kay and M. Gregory Weaver, Brent R. and
Melissa Showalter, and two grandchildren.
Also surviving are siblings: Dorothy S. Shank, Lois S. and Dr. Paul
Herr, W. Milton and Mary Ellen Showalter, Ralph L. and Joyce Showalter.
Two sisters, Marjorie S. Shank, Shirley S. Minnich, and a brother,
Winfred E. Showalter preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held October 9, 2007 at Springdale Mennonite
Church, Waynesboro, VA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Nancy Stoll,
Waynesboro, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Showalter,
Mary Virginia, 92, of Stuarts Draft, Virginia died November 17,
2007. She was born November 19, 1914 at Stuarts Draft,
Virginia to Amos Henry and Lillie Harriet (Suter)
Showalter.
Surviving are a brother and his wife, Truman F. & Mildred Showalter.
Seven siblings, Elizabeth Martin, Anna Showalter, and Laura Showalter,
Perry Showalter,
Clark Showalter, Alva Showalter, Melvin Showalter preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held November 20, 2007 at Springdale Mennonite
Church, Waynesboro, Virginia.
Submitted by: Nancy L. Stoll,
Waynesboro, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Shrom,
Grace E. Garrett, 89, of Christiana, PA died March 28, 2007. She
was born to William and Edna Heinrich (Province) Garrett. She was
married to Leonard Shrom, who died December 25, 1990.
Surviving are children, Susan J. wife of Charles E French of Fairfax,
VA, Bette A. wife of George J. Bateman of Woodlyn, PA, and Paul F.
husband of Patti Froff Shrom of Cincinnati, OH.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: RuthAnn Bruner
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Simpson,
Anna Marie Weaver, 86, of Millersburg, Holmes Co., Ohio died
April 15, 2007 at the same place after an extended illness. She
was born August 7, 1920 at Walnut Creek, Holmes Co., Ohio to Eli
J. and Mary Ann (Hershberger) Weaver. On October 19, 1963 she was
married to Robert Simpson, who is deceased.
Surviving are siblings: John R. Weaver (Annetta); Vernon R. Weaver
(Bertha); Mabel J. Miller (Clayton); and Joan Showalter. She was
preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Ralph E. Weaver; Joe Weaver;
Grace Gerber (Dean); and Lela Wengerd.
Memorial services were held April 17, 2007 at Martins Creek Mennonite
Church, Millersburg, Holmes Co., Ohio with burial in the adjoining
cemetery.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Tess Arnold,
Millersburg, Ohio
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Skiles, John "Ezra," 87, of Madison, formerly of Elkhart, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, at King's Daughters' Hospital.
He was born Dec. 30, 1919, in Rossville, the son of Daniel V. and Leah Metzler Skiles. He lived most of his life in Elkhart County and was a member of the Olive Mennonite Church in Elkhart. He was a tool maker for Star Machine Shop in Elkhart, retiring in 1985. He moved to Madison in 2002 and attended the Madison Mennonite Fellowship Church.
He is survived by his wife, Louise Knight Skiles, whom he married Aug. 2, 1941; three sons, Marvin Daniel Skiles of Phoenix, Ariz., and Dr. Melvin James Skiles and Dr. William Wayne Skiles, both of Madison; one daughter, Kathleen Kay Turner of Huntsville, Ala.; one sister, Alma Rule of Rossville; one brother, Joe Skiles of Wakarusa; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Carolyn Lee Skiles, who died in 1943; two sisters, Ida Brovont and Lydia Eller; four brothers, Noah, Ora, Marvin and Aaron Skiles; and one great-granddaughter.
The funeral will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Olive Mennonite Church, 61081 County Road 3 in Elkhart County. Burial will be in West Olive Cemetery in Elkhart County.
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Slabaugh,
Levi N., 78, of Wakarusa, IN died February 24, 2007 from natural
causes. He was born March 24, 1928 to Neal and Fannie
(Hochstetler) Slabaugh. He was married to Esta Hochstetler, who is
deceased.
Surviving are children, Randall G. (Corinne) Slabaugh, Spooner, Wis.,
Barry E. (Susan) Slabaugh, Cave Creek, Ariz., and Robin L. (Beth)
Slabaugh and Bruce E. (Sandy) Slabaugh, both of Goshen; two daughters,
Cynthia G. (Bradley) Dixon, Middlebury, and Corinne J.
(Larry) Burkhart, Nappanee, 18 grandchildren, and five
great-grandchildren.
Also surviving four sisters, Rosemary (Herb) Maust, Goshen, Judy (Leon)
Hochstedler, Nappanee, Linda Slabaugh, Elkhart, and Shirley (Frank)
Shoup, Massilon, Ohio; four brothers, Vernon “Bud” (Bette) Slabaugh,
Syracuse, Paul (Janet) Slabaugh, Elkhart, Willard (Joy) Slabaugh,
Wakarusa, and Jerry (Penny) Slabaugh, Nappanee.
He was preceded in death by a son, James Slabaugh, a granddaughter,
Lindsay Slabaugh, and a sister, Kate Lederman.
Memorial services were held March 5, 2007 at North Main St. Mennonite
Nappanee IN.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Connie, Nappanee,
IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Slagell,
Goldie E., 85, of Goshen, IN died March 2, 2007 at Goshen,
Indiana. She was born July 11, 1921 at Thomas, Oklahoma to Joseph and
Emma (Schantz) Slagell. Surviving are two sisters, Ellen Yoder
and Mary Lederach.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Elmer Slagell and two sisters,
Lena Cooprider and Lorene Miller.
Memorial services were held March 10, 2007 at The Gathering Place,
Greencroft, Goshen, IN.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Ethel Hoffman,
Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Smith,
Erika Gingerich, 48, of Hartville, OH died September 5, 2007 at
Canton, Stark County, Ohio, after a lifelong struggle with juvenile
diabetes. She was born November 7, 1958 at Rahden, Germany to
John E. and Grace Gingerich.
Surviving are a loving son, Patrick Allen, her parents, a brother,
Philip (Sharon) Gingerich of Canton, OH; a sister, Rhoda (Marvin)
Sommers of Hartville, OH; a niece, Heidi Gingerich and daughter Aria;
nephew, Andy (Nikki) Sommers; and nephew, Paul (Angie) Sommers &
children Landon, Taylor and Kyle.
Memorial services were held September 7, 2007 at Maple Grove Mennonite
Church, Hartville, Stark County, Ohio with burial in Walnut Grove
Cemetery, Hartville, Stark County, Ohio.
Submitted by: Cindy Fleming,
Hartville, Ohio
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Smith,
Marvin Wayne, 71, of Arvada, CO died November 19, 2007 at
Arvada, CO from cancer of the liver. He was born April 7, 1936 at
Lebanon, NE. On August 26, 1961 he was married to Grace
Schweitzer, who was born September 6, 1933 and survives.
Surviving are children, Laurie and Randall Goldman; Christie Smith and
Leo Hebert, and 4 grandchildren. Also brothers Ronald Smith and
Eugene Smith; and a sister, Dorothy Evans.
A brother, Reece Smith preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held November 23, 2007 at Glennon Heights
Mennonite Church, Lakewood, Jefferson Co., CO with burial in Ft. Logan
National Cemetary, Denver, CO.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Linda
Lundquist, Lakewood, CO
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Smoker,
Arthur, 83, of New Holland, Pennsylvania died November 19, 2007
at New Holland, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania. He was born October
14, 1924 at Intercourse, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania to Joseph
and Rachel (Lapp) Smoker. On August 13, 1977 he was married to
Muriel L. Lyndaker Fisher, who survives. His first wife, Esther
Zimmerman Smoker, died in 1976.
Surviving are children, June married to M. Glenn Horst; Jay C. Smoker;
Karen married to Carl Martin; Joanne married to Bill Zimmerman;
stepchildren - Debra married to James Miller; Blair Fisher companion of
Janice Underwood; Darlene Robinson; Kurt Fisher,
10 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving is a brother, Norman Smoker, husband of Esther Smoker.
A grandson, Jason Smoker, a brother, Paul Smoker, and two sisters, Mae
Kauffman, and Elva Smoker preceded him in death.
He was an avid outdoorsman and charter member of the Hamilton Hunting
Club, enjoyed gardening, camping, woodworking, spending time with
family, and wintering in Florida.
Memorial services were held November 24, 2007 at Forest Hills Mennonite
Church, Leola, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania with burial in Ridgeview
Mennonite Church Cemetery, Gordonville, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Norma
Stauffer, Leola, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Smucker,
Ernest Craig, 62, of Topeka, Kansas died April 23, 2007 at
Topeka, KS. He was born November 16, 1944 at Chicago, IL to
Ernest Edward and Mary Irene (Liechty) Smucker.
Surviving are brothers and sisters: Elaine (John) Harley, Julia
(Michael) Baccash, Mary (Dan) Lemons, Jon Smucker, Mark Smucker, and
Paul Smucker.
Memorial services were held April 28, 2007 at College Mennonite Church,
Goshen, IN.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Ethel Hoffman,
Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Snyder, Harry W., 79, of Earl Township, entered into rest at Ephrata Community Hospital on Monday, November 12, 2007.
Born in Earl Township, he was a son of the late Harry N. and Emma Z. (Wenger) Snyder. He was married for 56 years to Esther W. (Stauffer) Snyder.
Mr. Snyder was a member of the New Holland Old Order Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference. He worked for 22 years at Earl Sauder Inc. feed mill and retired from farming in 2004.
Besides his wife, he is survived by nine children: Arlene and Emma Snyder, both at home, Lucy, married to Leon Hoover of Shippensburg, Ammon, married to Irene H. (Leinbach) Snyder of Pembroke, KY, Esther, married to Melvin Hoover, of Penn Yan, NY, Minerva, married to Harvey H. Leid, of Penn Yan, NY, Lydia, married to Timothy L. Weaver of Martinsburg, Harry, married to Edna (Shirk) Snyder of Woodbury, Marlin, married to Wilma (Zimmerman) Snyder of Martinsburg; five brothers, Clayton W., married to Ruth (Burkholder) Snyder of Kutztown, John Jacob, married to Minnie (Nolt) Snyder of Ephrata, Joseph, married to Verna (Stauffer) Snyder of Lititz, Earl Snyder of Colorado, Lloyd Z., married to Martha (Zimmerman) Snyder of Fredericksburg; three sisters, Katie, married to Raymond W. Nolt of Stevens, Anna Mary, married to Rufus Reiff of East Earl and Ella, married to Walter Fox of New York; 50 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; and 9 step-great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by twin sons, Cleason and Clemen; five brothers: Menno W., John W., Samuel W., Aaron Z., and David Z. Snyder; two sisters, Lena W. and Esther Z.; and one grandson.
Services will be held at 12:30 PM on Friday, November 16, 2007 at the late residence, 793 N. Railroad Avenue, New Holland, with further services at 1:00 PM from the New Holland Old Order Mennonite Church, with Bishop Ben Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. A viewing will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 PM, Thursday, November 15, at the late residence.
Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata.
LancasterOnLine
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Snyder,
Jon Anthony, 65, of Portland, Oregon died March 4, 2007 at
Portland, Oregon in an auto accident. He was born April 3, 1941 at
Portland, Oregon to Albert William and Mauriel Ethel (Nickerson)
Snyder. On March 27, 1971 he was married to Janet Green, who
survives.
Surviving are two sons, Philip (wife - Wendy); and David (wife -
Elizabeth) and five grandchildren.
Also surviving are two brothers, Steven and Mike. A sister,
Phillis Miller, preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held March 10, 2007 at Portland Mennonite
Church, Portland, Oregon, with burial in Zion Mennonite Cemetery,
Hubbard, Oregon.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Janet Snyder,
Portland, Oregon
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Snyder,
Vincent S., 81, of Goshen, IN died October 17, 2007 at Goshen,
Elkhart Co., IN. He was born April 18, 1926 at Ashley, MI to
Vernon and Mamie (Smith) Snyder. On December 29 1950, at
Allensville, PA he was married to Ruby Yoder.
Surviving are children, Judy (Gregg Nussbaum) Snyder, Carol (Antony)
Unzicker, Ellen (Michael II) Summy, Janice (George Jr.) Alexenko, James
(Elaine)Snyder, Terry (Pamela) Snyder, Douglas (Kimberly) Snyder, Bruce
(Cheryl) Snyder, 2 foster sons, Leonard Davis, John Bagley, 29
grandchildren, and 1 (2 on the way) great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are his siblings, Marilyn (John) Jackson, Carolyn Ely,
John (Nona) Snyder, Clifford (Donna) Snyder, Gaylord (Ann) Snyder, and
a sister-in-law, Betty Snyder.
A brother, Stanley Snyder preceded him in death.
Vincent was a graduate of Goshen College and Goshen Biblical Seminary
and a member of North Goshen Mennonite Church. He volunteered at the
Depot and with Mennonite Disaster Service and was a former member of
Goshen Exchange Club. Mr. Snyder participated in Christian Medical and
Dental Society. He had been a manager at Sears Catalog Store,Goshen and
a salesman for Warsaw Chemical. He was employed at John Hall's True
Value Hardware.
Memorial services were held October 21, 2007 at North Goshen Mennonite
Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Yellow Creek Cemetery, Goshen,
Elkhart Co., IN.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: North Goshen
Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Sommers, Nellie Margaret
Hostetler, 80, of Plain City, OH died November 9, 2007 at Plain
City, OH. She was born June 12, 1927 at Millersburg, OH to Asa
and Ida (Miller) Hostetler and married to Elvin J. Sommers.
Surviving are children, Clell (Pearl) Sommers, Arley (Candace) Sommers,
Nedra (Roger) Steiner, Collette (Don) Whitmer, Lambert (Rosetta)
Sommers, 14 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held November 12, 2007 at Sharon Mennonite
Church, Plain City, Ohio with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Laura Miller
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Souder,
Grace B. Detwiler, 88, of Sellersville, PA died February 13,
2007 at Allentown, PA from a heart attack. She was born February
26, 1918 at Blooming Glen, PA to Elmer and Addie (Baum) Detwiler.
She was married to Paul F. Souder, who survives.
Surviving are children, P. Don Souder, Grace Marie Gerber, Feryl K.
Souder, eight grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held February 17, 2007 at Rockhill Mennonite
Community Church, Sellersville, PA with burial in Blooming Glen
Mennonite Church Cemetery, Blooming Glen, PA.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Lowell Bergy,
Franconia, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Souder, Grace B. Detwiler, 88,
of Sellersville, PA died February 13, 2007 at Allentown, PA. She
was born February 26 1918 at Blooming Glen, PA to Elmer and Addie
(Baum) Detwiler. On November 25, 1937 she was married to Paul
F.Souder, who survives.
Surviving are children, P. Don Souder, Grace Marie Gerber, Feryl K.
Souder, eight grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
A sister, Esther Gehman, preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held February 17, 2007 at Rockhill Mennonite
Community Church, Sellersville, PA with burial in Blooming Glen
Mennonite Church Cemetery, Blooming Glen, PA.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Peggy Buzzard,
Blooming Glen, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
SOUDER,
JAMES
Souder,
James B., age 68, of Salford Twp., died Friday, June 8, 2007, at
his residence. He was the husband of Judy. B. (Cassel) Souder, to whom
he was married 42 years.
Born in Souderton, on June 13, 1938. He was the son of the late Asher
B. and Anna Viola (Bickel) Souder. Mr. Souder was a self-employed
painter and paperhanger.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by the following children:
Devin J. Souder and his wife Lisa, Jon Souder and, his wife Anita, all
of Souderton, Leticia Hendler and her husband Robert of Willow Grove,
Tammy Souder of Hereford, Patricia Souder of Phila., Rosita Souder of
Hat-field, Allen Souder of Quakertown, Joseph, Breion and Vanessa
Souder, all at home; Ten grandchildren; a brother Gerald B. Souder and
his wife Marion of Harleysville; two sisters Doris Morgan wife of
Richard, of Muskegon, Michi-gan and Elizabeth wife of the late Dr.
Joseph Hoover of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 7PM
on Tuesday, June 12th at Bethany Bible Fellowship Church, 75 W. Broad
St., Hatfield, where family will receive friends from 6-7PM. Burial
will be private for the family at Fin-land Mennonite Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, con-tributions may be made in his memory to MAMA
Project,, Inc., 2781A Geryville Pike, Pennsburg, PA 18073, or to
Grand View Hospice, 700 Lawn Ave., Sellersville, PA 18960.
Arrangements by Williams-Bergey-Koffel Funeral Home of Franconia.
Submitted by sister, Doris
Souder Morgan
Souder,
Lester Ruth, 80, of Telford, PA died September 3, 2007 at
Sellersville, PA from congestive heart failure. He was born December 8,
1926 at Telford, Pa to Preston and Emma (Ruth) Souder. On January
1, 1948 he was married to Miriam W. Landes, who survives.
Surviving are children, Eileen Landis, Melodia Alderfer, Hannah Hunter,
Elizabeth Kolb, Rebecca Essick, Cheryl Rittenhouse, Clair Souder, 18
grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
A son-in-law Levi Kolb preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held September 8, 2007 at Salford Mennonite
Church, Harleysville, PA with burial in Wellspring Church Cemetery,
Skippack, PA.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Pastor Nelson
Shenk, Boyertown, Pa
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
SOUDER,
PAUL F., age 93, a lifelong resident of Sellersville, died Sept.
12, [2007] at Rockhill Mennonite Community. He was the husband of
Grace B. (Detwiler) Souder for 69 years, at the time of her death in
Feb.
Born in Sellersville, he was the son of the late Harvey A. and Bessie
H. (Freed) Souder and attended Sell-Perk High School and Lansdale
School of Business.
Paul's first job was in a local silk mill where he was responsible for
inventory. He also sold cars for his uncle's local
dealership. He was a commissioned merchant selling butter, eggs
and produce in the Philadelphia area. Upon the death of his
father in 1939, he assumed responsibility for his family's poultry
business and automobile and home owner's insurance agency.
Throughout the 1940's and 1950's he operated Highland Farms, his family
homestead, selling day old turkey poults. These poults were
shipped to farmers throughout the tri-state area. The eggs were
hatched by his friend, the late Enos Godshall, owner of the former
Godshall's Hatchery, Franconia.
Upon his father's death, he also assumed his father's seat on the Board
of Directors, at the former Sellersville Savings & Loan. He
served the organization for decades and as their president for 25
years. During his presidency, branch offices were opened in
Perkasie and Quakertown. He was a charter member of Penn
Foundation for Mental Health, Sellersville, serving on their Board for
many years. Paul enjoyed antique and classic cars and was a
member of the Model A Ford Club of America.
He loved to travel and enjoyed boating, hunting and fishing, snow and
water skiing. He raised horses and ponies. He enjoyed spending
time with his grandchildren. He was a generous person supporting
various charities with his time, financial advice and resources.
He was a longtime member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where he
served on the Board of Trustees, Building and Land Development
Committees and Stewardship and Finance Committees. In his youth
and young adulthood, he was an active member of Rockhill Mennonite
Church, Telford.
He is survived by three children:
P. Don Souder and wife Sharon of Orrville, OH,
Grace Marie Gerber and husband Steve of Sellersville,
Feryl K. Souder and wife Connie of Sellersville,
Earl C. Landis and wife Dottie of Souderton. Earl lived with the
family during his teenage years,
8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren and step
great-grandchildren, 3 sisters:
Ruth F. Souder and Eva S., wife of Joseph N. Moyer, all of Souderton
and
Marie Shisler, of Harleysville, wife of the late Willard Shisler.
Relatives and friends are invited to his funeral Sat., Sept. 15, 11:00
AM at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, 713 Blooming Glen Road, Blooming
Glen, where viewing will take place from 9:30AM-10:30 AM. Viewing also
at Williams-Bergey-Koffel Funeral Home, 667 Harleysville Pike,
Franconia, Friday evening 6-8 PM. Interment Saturday at Blooming
Glen Mennonite Church Cemetery. For those desiring, memorial
contributions may be made to Penn Foundation, PO Box 32, 807 Lawn Ave.,
Sellersville, PA 18960
First submitted to The Reporter,
Morning Call, Souderton Independent-
News Herald, Sept. 13, 2007 by Paul Souder
Springer,
Irene A. Litwiller, 76, of Minier, IL died February 23, 2007 at
Eureka, IL. She was born April 24, 1930 at Minier, IL to Joseph
and Alma (Good) Litwiller. On October 11, 1952 she was married to
Elmo Springer, who survives.
Surviving are children, Jeff, Tom, Mitch, Sue, Marge, and 17
grandchildren.
Also surviving are one brother, Marvin Litwiller, and two sisters,
Leona Slaubaugh, and Loretta Slaubaugh. She was preceded in death
by two brothers, Lloyd Litwiller, and Glenn Litwiller, and an infant
sister.
Memorial services were held February 27, 2007 at Hopedale Mennonite
Church, Hopedale, IL with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Hopedale Mennonite
Church, Hopedale, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Springer, Pauline Sadie
Nafziger, 82, of Hopedale, IL died October 6, 2007 at Eureka,
Woodford Co., IL. She was born April 4, 1, 1925 at Hopedale, IL
to Eldon R. and Sadie (Sutter) Nafziger. Eldon was born June 2,
1904 and died March 20, 1983. Sadie was born November 17, 1906
and died November 14, 1997.
On November 12, 1947 at Hopedale she was married to Carrol C. Springer
, who was born January 13, 1922 and died September 18, 1983.
Surviving are children, Randy (Rita) Springer, Jim (Brenda) Springer,
and three grandchildren.
Also surviving are a brother, Eldon Dean (Laverne) Nafziger and a
sister, LuEtta (Dr. Roger) Neumann.
A daughter, Jean Carol Springer and a grandchild, Craig Springer
preceded him in death.
Pauline graduated from Mennonite School of Nursing and worked as a
nurse at Goshen General Hospital for one year. She was active in the
Nursing Alumni of Mennonite School of Nursing. She was a member of
Hopedale Mennonite church, where she had served as Sunday and Bible
school teacher for many years and as children's Sunday school
superintendent. She was also a member of WMSC.
Memorial services were held October 10, 2007 at Hopedale Mennonite
Church, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL with burial in the adjoining
cemetery.
Submitted by: Julie Hendricks
Hopedale, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Stauffer,
C. David, 60, of Reno, NV died June 22, 2007 at Reno, NV from
heart and respiratory failure. He was born August 13, 1946 at
Milford, Nebraska to Uriah M. and Edna L. (Troyer) Stauffer.
Uriah was born August 5, 1912 and died January 10, 1986. Edna was
born May 4, 1913 and died July 1, 1982.
Surviving is a daughter, Christina Martinsky, four grandchildren and
his siblings, Marilyn (John) Murray; Don (Elizabeth); and Lenore
(Ervin) Hershberger.
One son, Michael and one daughter, Jennifer Black, preceded him in
death.
He was a member of the Mennonite Church in Nebraska and Indiana.
Memorial services were held November 3, 2007 at College Mennonite
Church, Goshen, Indiana with burial in Memory Garden at College
Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana.
Submitted by: Marilyn Murray,
Kouts, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Stauffer, Kathy H. Brubaker
PORT TREVORTON --
Kathy H. (Brubaker)
Stauffer, 22, of Meiserville Road, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007,
at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey.
She was the wife of Joel B. Stauffer, having married on May 24,
2007. Mrs. Stauffer was born on Jan. 10, 1985, in Juniata County,
a daughter of Leroy M. and Faye A. (Horst) Brubaker of Mount Pleasant
Mills. She was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents and husband, she is survived by three
brothers, Clyde, Clair and Wayne Brubaker, all at home; six sisters,
Marlene Brubaker of Port Trevorton, Elaine, Nancy, Sandra, Rosanna and
Joanne Brubaker, all at home; and maternal grandparents, Roy S. and
Arlene S. Horst of Selinsgrove.
Mrs. Stauffer was preceded by her paternal grandparents, Frank S. and
Mildred L. Brubaker.
The family will receive friends for the viewing from 2 to 4 p.m. and
from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the family residence at 38 Meiserville Road,
Port Trevorton. There will be further services at noon Tuesday at the
family residence then the funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m.
from Chapman Old Order Mennonite Church, Blackwoods Road, Port
Trevorton. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
The George P. Garman Funeral Home Inc., 9366 Route 35, Mount Pleasant
Mills, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Sunbury Daily Item - 10/21/2007
Sunbury, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Steiner, Mildred Esther
Metzler, 94, of Goshen, IN died November 29, 2007 at Goshen,
Indiana. She was born January 23, 1913 at Columbiana, Ohio to
Harvey Allen and Edith (Rickert) Metzler. Harvey was born April
2, 1877 and died February 15, 1957. Edith was born August 19,
1879 and died February 21, 1961.
On June 6, 1936 at her parent’s home, Columbiana, Ohio she was married
to John S. Steiner, who was born July 24, 1912 and died November 3,
1990.
Surviving are children, Sylvia (Don) Miller; J. (Lillian) Steiner; Wes
(Margaret) Steiner; Janet (Michael O'Malley) Steiner; Joan (Dave) Vogt;
9 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving is a sister, Laura Metzler.
Three sisters, Rena (John) Cullar, Sarah Metzler, and Ruth (James)
Steiner preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held December 2, 2007 at Pleasant View Mennonite
Church, Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana with burial in the adjoining
cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Sylvia Miller,
Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Stockburger, Beulah
A. Stamm
Jan. 19, 1912 - April 4, 2007
Beulah A. Stamm Stockburger,
95, of West Unity died
Wednesday at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home, Archbold.
Born Jan. 19, 1912, near Archbold, she was the daughter of
Gustav and Priscilla (Stuckey) Stamm. On Dec. 25, 1939, she married
Claire
Stockburger, who preceded her in death May 6, 1975.
A life-long member of the
Mennonite
Church, she was a member of
Lockport Mennonite Church,
rural Stryker.
She is survived by a daughter, Carol (Myron) Shenk of
Albany, Ore.; three sons, Ronald (Sheila) of Archbold, Roger of West
Unity and
Daryl (Micky) of Crystal Springs, Texas; three sisters, Geneva (Luther)
Shetler
of Bluffton and Zelma Kauffman and Grace Eicher, both of Archbold;
three
brothers, Paul Stamm of Colorado Springs, Colo., Harold Stamm of
Wauseon and
Duane (Betty) Stamm of Archbold; eight grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Erma Short
and Wilma Roth; and a brother, Denver Stamm.
Services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday at
Lockport Mennonite
Church, Pastor
Pamela
Short, Myron Shenk and Timothy Shenk officiating. Interment will
precede at
10:30 a.m. at
Lockport
Cemetery.
Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Friday at Short Funeral Home,
Archbold, and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to
Lockport Mennonite Church Memorial Fund, Mennonite Central Committee or
Mennonite Mission Network.
Obituary:
Northwest Signal, Napoleon, Ohio,
5 Apr 2007
Submitted
by: Mona Mann
Stoltzfus,
Lena G Stoltzfus, 98, of Gap, PA died June 17, 2007 at Lititz,
PA. She was born November 4, 1908 at Gap, PA to Rufus and Matilda
(Blank) Stoltzfus. She was married to Rev. Abner G. Stoltzfus, who was
born January 30, 1906 and died August 9, 1980.
Surviving are children, Dr. Virgil D. & wife Doris Stoltzfus, Dr.
Richard G. & wife Elaine Stoltzfus, Marlene wife of I. Eby Hershey,
Ronald & wife Donna Stoltzfus, Janice wife of
Donald Carpener, 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one
great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by two grandchildren, four brothers, and five
sisters.
She was a member of Maple Grove Sewing Circle. A homemaker, Lena was
very gifted in
hospitality. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and quilting.
Memorial services were held June 23, 2007 at Maple Grove Mennonite
Church, Atglen, Chester Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: RuthAnn Bruner
Atglen, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Stoltzfus,
Lois E., 80, died June 18, 2007 at Lancaster, PA. She was
born December 11, 1926 in Chester County, PA to Amos K. and Ruth
(Stoltzfus) Stoltzfus. She enjoyed collecting knickknacks.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Llewellyn Stoltzfus.
Memorial services were held June 23, 2007 at Maple Grove Mennonite
Church, Atglen, Chester Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: RuthAnn Bruner
Atglen, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Sutter,
Lyle Ervin, 82, of Flanagan, IL died June 10, 2007 from
cancer. He was born September 19, 1924 at home SW of Hopedale, IL
to Ervin H. and F. Marie (Litwiller) Sutter. He was married to
Merna L. Ringenberg, who survives.
Surviving are children, Kay (Paul) Kreider, Springfield, OH; Donald
Sutter, Pontiac, IL; Thomas (Debra) Sutter, Urbana, IL; Jane Sutter,
Whiteriver, AZ; Mary Sutter, Indianapolis, IN; and four grandchildren.
Memorial services were held June 16, 2007 at Prairieview Mennonite
Church, Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL with burial in Waldo Township
Cemetery, Gridley, Livingston Co., IL.
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Doug King
Flanagan, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Swartzendruber,
Glen,
90, of Pigeon, Michigan died May 2, 2007 at Bad Axe, Michigan from
natural causes. He was born September 16, 1916 at Iowa County, Iowa to
George and Naomi (Swartzendruber) Swartzendruber. On December 18,
1938
he was married to Erma Swartzendruber (b. October, 20, 1913), who
survives.
Surviving are children, Lowell (Cathern) Swartzendruber, Clarence
Swartzendruber, six grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are siblings, Velma Swartzendruber Esch, Lawrence
Swartzendruber, Edna Swartzendruber (Gerald) Gascho.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Edwin (Erma) Swartzendruber, and
a sister, Katie Swartzendruber (Herbert) Albrecht.
Memorial services were held May 5, 2007 at Pigeon River Mennonite
Church, Pigeon, Michigan
with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Luke Yoder,
Pigeon, MI
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Swartzendruber,
Lloyd Ralph, 91, of Kalona, IA died February 1, 2007 at Kalona ,
IA from cancer. He was born September 25, 1915 at Parnell, IA to
Isaac and Barbara (Swartzendruber) Swartzendruber. On August 12,
1939 he was married to Alda Burkey who survives.
Surviving are children, Rose Anna Roberson, Arthur Swartzendruber, five
grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held February 5, 2007 at West Union Mennonite
Church, Parnell, IA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Helen Lindstrom,
Parnell, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin