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Lazarus Project

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.

2008  W to Z


  Wagner, Evelyn Effie Beach;   Waltner, Ervin HenryWaltner, Gladys Kaufman;  Waltner, Mary Etta Ratzlaff,;    Weaver, Ada B. Huber ; . . Weaver, Gail Elizabeth Frey Kling ; . .   Weaver, Paul Alvin;   Weaver, Phyllis B. Young ; . . Weaver, Ruth Gehman ; . . Weaver, Ruth S. Wenger ; . . Weaver, Wayne S. ; . . Weber, Anna M. McCoy ; . . Weber, Esther M. ; . .   Wedel, Kenneth Eugene;   Wedel, Vernelle Augusta Tieszen;   Weichman, Robert Chris ; . . Wenger, Lydia M. Hurst ; . .  Widmer, Doris Claudine Cowles;   Widmer, Mary Lois Swartzendruber;   Wiebe, Marie Jeannette Crapuchettes;   Wiens, Walter D.;   Wismer, Mary A.;   Witmer, Fern Weaver;    Wyse, Mary Eliza Wenger;   Wyse, Ruby Yoder ;   Wysong, Burdette J. "Ike";   Yoder, Cynthia Ann;   Yoder, Doris J. Reber;   Yoder, Edward H.;   Yoder, Floyd J. ; . . Yoder, Frances Marie Amstutz ; . .   Yoder, Harold A.;   Yoder, Ina B. Yoder ; . . Yoder, Jemima E. Schmucker ; . . Yoder, LaFern Salome Brenneman;   Yoder, Lydia J.;  Yoder, Maurice O. ; . . Yoder, Mildred A. ; . . Yoder, Paton;  Yoder, Phillip G.;  Yoder, Rachel M. Miller ; . . Yoder, Steven Ray ; . .    Yoder, Thelma P. Weaver;   Yoder, Timothy Thomas 'Tom";   Yordy, Charity Evelyn Hooley ; . . Youndt, Eva M. Martin ; . .   Yutzy, Fred ;. .    Zehr, Ruth Elenora Lais ; . .   Zerger, Esther Regier;    Ziegler, Mabel Lida Holloway ; . . Zielke, Pauline M. Eshleman ; . . Zimmerman, Alice H. Good ; . .   Zimmerman, Harvey S. ; . . Zimmerman, Leila A. Sauder ; . . Zook, Leah Fisher ; . . Zook, Ruth O. Janzen;   

Wagner, Evelyn Effie Beach
, 94, of Denver, Colorado died April 5, 2008 at Denver, Denver County, Colorado from multiple organ failure.  She was born June 1, 1913 at Salida, Colorado to Ralph and Addie Beach.  In 1945 she was married to Curtis Wagner , who died November 17, 1971.

Evelyn was also married to Clyde Barber in 1932.  They later divorced (year unknown).  After Curtis Wagner died, Evelyn and Harold Weissinger became friends, fell in love, and were together for 12 years until his death in 2006.

Surviving are children, Ron Barber (spouse's name unknown); Linda Wyse (Richard Wyse); Sonja ? (spouse's name unknown); six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

 A daughter, Beverly Barber died shortly after birth.

Evelyn was active in painting, ceramics, gardening, traveling, skiing
and exercising.

Memorial services were held April 10, 2008 at First Mennonite Church, Denver, Denver County, Colorado.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Connie Rempel, Denver, CO
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Waltner, Ervin Henry
, 81, of Freeman, SD died January 31, 2008 at Freeman, Hutchinson County, South Dakota from cancer.  He was born November 1, 1926 at Freeman, Hutchison County, South Dakota to Henry Jos and Anna Waltner.  On June 19, 1953 at Freeman, Hutchinson, South Dakota he was married to Edna Stahl, who was born January 5, 1927 and died January 23, 1985.

Surviving are children, Derrold & Peggy Waltner, Don & Sonja Waltner, Gregg & Audrey Waltner, Kathy & Bret Ferguson, Julie & James Krehbiel, Sandra & Rob Huston, 13 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and siblings: Robert & Cleva Waltner, Clarice Schrag, and Esther Ensz.

Memorial services were held February 4, 2008 at Salem Mennonite Church, Freeman, Hutchinson County, South Dakota with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Sharon Birkey, Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Waltner, Gladys Kaufman
, 96, of Freeman, SD died October 12, 2008 at Sioux Falls, Turner Co., SD.  She was born February 9 1912 in Turner County, SD.  On September 2, 1937 she was married to Harold Waltner.

Surviving are children, Ivan (Betty) Waltner, Patricia (Curtis) Fast, Carolyn (James) Gillette; 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, a sister, Anna Kaufman, and a brother, Kenneth (Hilda) Kaufman.

Memorial services were held October 25, 2008 at Salem Mennonite Church, Freeman, Turner SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Waltner, Mary Etta Ratzlaff,
67, of Bridgewater, SD died October 10, 2008 at Sioux Falls, SD.  She was born March 13, 1941 at Avon, SD to Sanford and Henrietta (Dahlenburg) Ratzlaff.  On July 26, 1963 at Freeman, Turner Co., SD she was married to Lonnie Waltner, who was born June 6, 1940 and survives.

Surviving are children, Jay (Colleen), Lee (Katie) Waltner, Lynell Unruh, eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren a brother, Leonard Ratzlaff and a sister, Helen Claassen.

A daughter, Melissa Waltner preceded her in death.

Church activities- Deaconess, mentor, MMA advocate. For many years led a
multi-denominational Bible Study/coffee fellowship.

Memorial services were held October 14, 2008 at Salem Mennonite Church, Freeman, Turner Co., SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Weaver, Ada B. Huber
, 95, of Lititz died April 17, 2008 at Lititz, Pennsylvania.  She was born August 24, 1912 at Elizabeth Township, Pennsylvania.  She was married to Paul E. Weaver, who died in 1992.

Surviving are two sons, Kenneth L., husband of Marilyn (May) Weaver, and Donald L., husband of Janice (Weachter) Weaver, a daughter in law, Carolyn (Good) Weaver Glick, 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and a brother, B. Landis Huber.

 Two sons, James L Weaver and Paul E. Weaver preceded him/her in death.

She was a homemaker, and a member of Ephrata Mennonite Church.

Memorial services were held April 21, 2008 at Landis Homes, Lititz, Pennsylvania
with burial in Hammer Creek Mennonite Cemetery, Lititz, Pennsylvania.

Submitted by: Wilma Ebersol, Ephrata, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Weaver, Gail Elizabeth Frey Kling
, 85, of Lititz, PA died April 18, 2008 unexpectedly at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Chambersburg, PA to Christian and Emma (Reitz) Frey. Her first husband, Rev. C. Richard Kling died her second husband was of Alvin Weaver.

She was a member of Millport Mennonite Church. She, along with her first husband C. Richard Kling, was involved with church planting in Atmore, Alabama for 38 years. She volunteered with Jubilee Ministries and at Landis Homes and was known for her generous hospitality. At 18 years of age, Gail started a daily diary which she continued all of her life.

Survived by her second husband Alvin and two sons, J. Nelson, husband of Marie (Forney) Kling of Lancaster, and Gerald F., husband of D.J. (Weaver) Kling of Smoketown, 4 grandchildren, a brother Harold Frey, a sister Jean Weaver and a step-sister Ruth Hershey. Also surviving are Alvin's children, Yvonne Weaver of Lebanon, Jesse, husband of Darlene (Reiff) Weaver of Lebanon, Deborah, wife of Lester Weaver of Ephrata, Beth, wife of Elias Gingrich of Bethel, and Judith, wife of Jeffrey Bohlen of Lancaster, Alvin's 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her first huband Richard, a daughter Eunice Marie, a brother James Frey, two sisters, Verna Bauman, Elta Weaver, and a step-sister, Esther Hoover.

A memorial service was April 22, 2008 at Millport Mennonite Church, 820 Log Cabin Road, Leola (Warwick Twp.). Bishop Nelson Martin and Pastor Clyde Hollinger will officiate. Burial will take place at Hess Mennonite Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Source: Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata, PA
Submitted by Leon Hertzler



Weaver, Paul Alvin
, 33, of Millersburg, Holmes Co., OH died there on November 25, 2008.  He was born April 29, 1975 at Millersburg to Robert C. and Kathy (Miller) Weaver.

Surviving are his parents and two brothers, Nathaniel and Matthew.

A brother, Robert C "Robbie" Weaver II preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held November 29, 2008 at Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, Walnut Creek, Holmes Co., OH with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Gloria Mishler, Walnut Creek, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Weaver, Phyllis B. Young
, 79, of Brewster died July 28, 2008 at Brewster, Parke Co., OH following an extended battle with cancer.
She was born October 13, 1928 at Rittman, OH to Lester and Virgie (Blanton) Young.  On February 10, 1945 she was married to Jacob M. Weaver.

Surviving are children, Larry W. (Joan) Weaver of Ft. White, FL, Roy "Arkie" (Brenda) Weaver of Ottawa, Ont., Can., and Carrie (William) Fannin of Byesville; 7 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

Her parents preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held at Longenecker Mennonite Church, Winesburg, Ohio with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Lori Wengerd
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Weaver, Ruth Gehman
, 88, of Ephrata, entered into rest at Fairmount Homes Retirement Community, Ephrata on Saturday, August 2, 2008.

Born in Brecknock Twp., she was a daughter of the late Abraham and Kathryn (Musser) Gehman. She was the stepdaughter of the late Mabel Lefever Gehman.

She is the widow of Martin H Weaver who died in April of 2005.

A homemaker, Ruth was a member of the Martindale Mennonite Church, the church sewing circle, and enjoyed quilting as a hobby.

She is survived by two sons, Martin Weaver of Lititz, and Lloyd, husband of Marilyn (Zook) Weaver of Darby, Montana, 4 daughters, Martha, wife of John Auker of Denver, Mary, wife of Richard Brubaker of Myerstown, Margaret, wife of William Gall of Millersville, and Ruth Ann, wife of Kenneth Freed of Rebersburg, 24 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, stepbrother, Jesse, husband of Joanne Gehman of Ephrata, sister, Martha Gehman of Ephrata, and stepsister Orpha Gehman of Vietnam.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

A viewing will be held from 6-8 PM Thursday, August 7th at the Wheatridge Chapel of Fairmount Homes Retirement Community, Wheatridge Drive, Ephrata, and also 1 hour prior to services Friday at the church. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 8th at the Martindale Mennonite Church, 171 Hurst Road, Martindale, with Bishop Robert Trupe and Ministers Kenneth Freed, Matt Martin and Eugene Weaver officiating. Interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, visit www.stradlingfuneralhome.com"

Lancaster Newspapers, Inc.
LancasterOnline.com, August 4 2008
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Weaver, Ruth S. Wenger
, 75, of Ephrata, PA died November 4, 2008, She was born Feb 20, 1933 the daughter of the late John N. and Phoebe Sensenig Wenger. She was married to Phares W. Weaver of 58 years. A member of the Hammer Creek Mennonite Church, Elizabeth Twp., Lititz, PA

Surviving is her husband and a son, Donald E. & Grace Weaver of Spring Grove, PA; four daughters, Doris & Daniel Binkley of Newmanstown, PA; Marilyn & David Johns of Lititz, PA; Joyce & Ervin Martin of Venango, and Vanita & Paul Hill of Stevens, PA. She is also survived by 28 grandchildren, 2 foster grandchildren, and 54 great grandchildren. Also surviving are six brothers, Melvin and Janette Wenger, Lester and Mary Jane Wenger, Earl and Rosie Wenger, John and Esther Wenger, Irvin and Janet Wenger, and Ivan and Nancy Wenger; and five sisters, Irene, wife of Harry Zimmerman, Miriam, wife of John Arbaugh, Phoebe Ann, wife of Melvin Sensenig, Esther, wife of Donald Gingrich, and Lois, wife of Leon Sensenig.

Funeral service was November 8, 2008 at Hammer Creek Mennonite Church with Rev. Fred Heller officiating. Interment was in the Hammer Creek Mennonite cemetery, Lititz, PA.

Source: Lancaster OnLine November 6, 2008
Submitted by Leon Hertzler



Weaver, Wayne S.
, 77, of Ephrata, PA died May 28, 2008 at Lancaster General Hospital He was born in Ephrata, PA to James S. and Vera (Stahl) Weaver. He was married to Edna (Gingerich) Weaver. He was a member of Martindale Mennonite Church where he served as Deacon for 35 years.

Survived by his wife and two sons, Nelson G., husband of Joy (Stahl) Weaver of Lititz, PA; Kenneth G., husband of Sherry (Fox) Weaver of Ephrata, PA; four daughters, Grace L., wife of Donald Weaver of Spring Grove, PA; Brenda G., wife of Dale Martin of Stevens, PA; Joanne G., wife of Wilfred Martin of Ephrata, PA and Sandra G., wife of Nolan Sensenig of New Holland, PA; step-mother, Nora Weaver of Ephrata, PA; two brothers, Jesse S., husband of Edith Weaver of Ephrata, PA and Lee S. Weaver of New Holland, PA; four step-brothers, Walter, Delmas, Vernon, and Chester Burkholder, 22 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death his parents, a brother, James Weaver and a sister, Phoebe Hoover. Funeral services was June 2, 2008.at the Martindale Mennonite Church, Interment was in Martindale Mennonite Cemetery, Ephrata, PA.

Source: Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata, PA
Submitted by Leon Hertzler



Weber, Anna M. McCoy
, 86, of Ephrata, PA died February 16, 2008, She was born May 25, 1921 in Warwick Twp, Lancaster Co., PA to Clarence E. and Emma Weaver McCoy. She was married to Titus Z. Weber who died in December of 1996. She was a member of the Living Water Mennonite Fellowship Church, Reinholds, PA.

Surviving are 4 sons, William B. (Bill), husband of Virginia (Reitz) Weber of Narvon, PA; Titus M. (Junie), husband of Judy Turner Weber Jr. of Stevens, PA; Robert E. (Bob), husband of Brenda (Shearer) Weber of Reinholds, PA and James R. (Jim), husband of Audrey (Horning) Weber of Denver, PA; 6 daughters, Evelyn J., wife of George W. Weaver of Reinholds, PA; Joyce A., wife of John E. Martin of Ephrata, PA Ruth Ann, wife of John N. Shirk of Akron, PA; Janet E. (Dolly), wife of Sanford J. Fritz of Myerstown, PA; Kathleen M. (Kate), wife of James Guerra of Ephrata, PA and Emma Jane (Janie), wife of Jere L. Stick of Denver, PA; 37 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by husband, parents, 8 brothers, Clarence, Titus, William, Irvin, Melvin, Paul, Lester and Raymond McCoy, and 3 sisters, Esther E. McCoy, Minnie Mae Eckert, and Mabel L. Heitz.

Funeral Service was February 20, 2008 at the Indiantown Mennonite Church, 255 Indiantown Road, Ephrata, with Bishop Isaac Gehman and Ministers, Duane Weber, Paul Hollinger, Levi Brubaker and Tim Stauffer officiating. Interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery.

Source: Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata, PA
Submitted by Leon Hertzler



Weber, Esther M.
, age 84 of the Mennonite Home of Maugansville, Md. and formerly of Smithsburg, Md. died February 6, 2008 in the home. She was born June 2, 1923 in Maugansville, Md., to Edgar M. and Ada H. (Martin) Weber. She was a member of Stouffers Mennonite Church near Smithsburg, Md.

Surviving family are: One sister, Naomi (Wife of Lewis) Horst, of Hagerstown, Md. One foster brother, Jonathan M. Martin, Chambersburg, Pa. Four nieces and nine nephews and a number of great-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: two brothers, Adin M. Weber, Lewis M. Weber, her step-mother Edna (Diller) Weber Martin one niece, two nephews and one great-nephew.

Funeral service was February 9, 2008 at the Reiff Mennonite Church near Cearfoss, Md. with the Stouffers Mennonite Church Ministry officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

Harold M Zimmerman &
Son Funeral Home, Greencastle, PA.
Submitted by Leon Hertzler



Wedel, Kenneth Eugene
, 73, of Moundridge, McPherson Co., Kansas died September 17, 2008 at McPherson, McPherson Co. Kansas in an accident at work.  He was born February 3, 1935 at Moundridge.  On April 30, 1960 at Sterling, IL he was married to Mae Swanson, who was born January 17, 1935 and survives.

Surviving are children, Charlene & James Mosier, two brothers, Howard Wedel, and Clarence Wedel, and two sisters, Ruth Andres, and Jane Entz.

A brother, Stanley Wedel, and three sisters, Verna Regier, Elizabeth Regier, and Eleanor Wedel preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held September 22, 2008 at First Mennonite Church of Christian, Moundridge, KS with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Becky Pohl, Moundridge, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Wedel, Vernelle Augusta Tieszen
, 87, of Moundridge died December 20, 2008 at Moundridge, McPherson County, Kansas in her sleep.  She was born January 6, 1921 to Jacob F. and Augusta Voth Tieszen.  On October 5, 1941 at Newton, Harvey County, Kansas she was married to Harvey R. Wedel, who was born October 3, 1922 and died September 21, 1991.

Surviving are children, Donna & J. Clyde Bradbury; Rebecca & Robert Moddelmog; Joetta & Roger Green; Eunice & David Opat; 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Darlene Gilchrist and Helen Sanders.

A daughter, Ruth Ann (Wedel) Carey, one grandchild, a sister, Regina Wheeler, and four brothers, Louis Tieszen, Milton Tieszen, Walter Tieszen, and Charles Tieszen preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held December 26, 2008 at First Mennonite Church of Christian, Moundridge, McPherson County, Kansas with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Becky Pohl, Moundridge, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Weichman, Robert Chris
, 66, of Flanagan died August 11, 2008 at Hinsdale, IL from a lung infection, blastomycosis.  He was born February 25, 1942 at Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL to Chris and Anna (Folkerts) Weichman.  On April 29, 1962 he was married to Kathy Diane Albrecht, who survives.

Surviving are children, Jackie (Phil)Iverson, Loda, IL; Brad (Judy) Weichman, Bloomington, IL; Brent (Denise) Weichman, Teutopolis, IL; Jeff (Marie) Weichman, Crystal Lake, IL, 11 grandchildren, and siblings: Rosetta (Jerry) Slagell, Flanagan, IL; Rudy (Deanna) Weichman, Flanagan, IL; Rita (Paul) Hemken, Flanagan, IL.

Robert & Kathy were long time Mennonite Disaster Service workers and active members and participants in the Prairieview Mennonite Church.

Memorial services were held August 14, 2008 at Prairieview Mennonite Church, rural Gridley, Livingston Co., IL with burial in Waldo Township Cemetery, rural Gridley, IL.

Submitted by: Doug King, Flanagan, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Wenger, Lydia M. Hurst
, 98, died April 17, 2008 at Landis Homes, Lititz, PA. She was born November 5, 1909 to Noah W. and Lydia Z. Martin Hurst. She was the widow of Lester B. Wenger who died in 1988, A member of the Lititz Mennonite Church.

Survived by three daughters, Ann Miller, Mount Joy, PA; Elaine, wife of Leon W. Good, Lititz, PA; Deborah, wife of Dean Landis, York, PA; two sons, Larry, husband of Rae Della Alderfer Wenger, Lancaster, PA; Benjamin, husband of Lorraine Landis Wenger, Strasburg, PA; 19 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by a step-sister, Minerva Nafziger, Hershey, and a sister-in-law, Bertha Hurst,Lititz, PA.

Lydia was preceded in death by her husband Lester, her siblings and son-in-law, Parke Miller.

A Memorial service was April 19, 2008 at Lititz Mennonite Church, Lititz, PA, Burial will be in Hess Mennonite Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Source: Richard H. Heisey Funeral Home, Lititz, PA.
Submitted by Leon Hertzler



Widmer, Doris Claudine Cowles
, 94, of Bloomfield, IA died April 5, 2008 at Ottumwa, IA.  She was born September 10, 1913 at Davis County, IA to David Clarence and Emma Laura (Slonaker) Cowles.  On June 3, 1939 at Davis County, IA she was married to Harlan Ramseyer Widmer, who was born May 28, 1908 and died December 5, 1982.

Surviving are a son, David Widmer, two grandchildren, two sisters, Lela Payne and  Edith Sherman.
 
Memorial services were held April 9, 2008 at Pulaski Mennonite Church Pulaski, Davis County, IA  with burial in Pulaski Cemetery, Pulaski, IA.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Darrell Zook, Pulaski, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Widmer, Mary Lois Swartzendruber
, 81, of Williamsburg, Iowa died November 29, 2008 at Williamsburg, Iowa from complications of Alzheimers.  She was born July 9, 1927 in rural Johnson County, Iowa to John A. and Katie (Yoder) Swartzendruber.  On May 29, 1949 at Kalona, Iowa she was married to Clayton John Widmer, who was born March 10, 1921 and died October 10, 1970.

Surviving are children, Lamarr (Margaret) Widmer; Kent (Pam) Widmer; Dan (Sue) Widmer; Dave (Roni) Widmer, and 6 grandchildren.

Her siblings: Mel Swartzendruber, William Swartzendruber, Hank Swartzendruber, John K. Swartzendruber, George Swartzendruber, Urie Swartzendruber, Harry Swartzendruber, and Ursula Miller preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held December 6, 2008 at Bethel Mennonite Church, Wayland, IA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Brenda Slabaugh, Wayland, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Wiebe, Marie Jeannette Crapuchettes
, 74, of Whitewater, KS died July 11, 2008 at Newton, Harvey Co., KS from cancer.  She was born May 20, 1934 at Anshun, China to Eugene and Winifred (Kopp) Crapachettes.  On December 22, 1956 she was married to Kenneth Wiebe, who survives.

Surviving are children, Matt Wiebe & Lori Andrews, Heidi Wiebe, Margo Wiebe & John Franz, Bekkey Wiebe & Kevin Yoder, five grandchildren, a brother, Bruce Crapuchettes, and a sister, Joanne Bartel.

A brother, Chuck Crapuchettes preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held July 19, 2008 at Grace Hill Mennonite Church, Whitewater, Butler Co., KS with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Debbie Claassen, Whitewater, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Wiens, Walter D.
, 82, of Inman, KS died December 20, 2008 at Moundridge, McPherson Co., KS from prostate cancer.  He was born July 2, 1926 at Inman,  McPherson Co., KS to Daniel P. and Katie (Heidebrecht) Wiens.  On September 3, 1947 at Inman, KS he was married to Kathryn Friesen, who was born September 8, 1925 and died June 20, 2001.

Surviving are children, Gail and Lois Wiens, Randall and Lindee Wiens, Carrie and Keith Moser, Connie and Scott Luty, 9 grandchildren, a sister, Florence Wiens, and a brother, Paul and Darlene Wiens.

A grandson, Austin R. Moser preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held December 23, 2008 at Inman Mennonite Church, Inman, KS with burial in North Inman Cemetery, Inman, KS.

Submitted by: Carrie Moser, Libertyville, I
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Wismer, Mary A.
, 74, of Souderton, PA died January 5, 2008 at Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA.  She was born July 26, 1933 at Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA to Leroy S. and Alice Y. (Alderfer) Wismer. 

Surviving are two sisters, Ruth A. Cender & husband Milton, Lois A. Wismer & husband Lowell Bishop, and one brother, Paul A. Wismer & wife Sue.
 
Mary graduated from Eastern Mennonite College and Grand View Hospital School of Nursing, where she received her R.N. degree. She worked at Grand View Hospital until retiring at age 62. She was a member of Finland Mennonite Church.

Memorial services were held January 9, 2008 at Souderton Mennonite Homes, Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA with burial in Finland Mennonite Church Cemetery,  Pennsburg, PA.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Robert Nolt
Finland Mennonite Church, Pennsburg, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Witmer, Fern Weaver

 
Dec. 19, 1920 - April 4, 2008

GOSHEN -- Fern Witmer, 87, of 24300 C.R. 30, died Friday (April 4, 2008) at home.

She was born Dec. 19, 1920, in St. Joseph County to Oscar and Inez (Wenger) Weaver. She married Anson Witmer on Aug. 17, 1947, in Gulliver, Mich.

He survives along with one daughter, Dennis (Betty) Weldy of Goshen; four sons, Donald (Seri) Witmer and Marvin (Deb) Witmer, both of Wakarusa, and Devon (Raymonde) Witmer and Carl (Vicki) Witmer, both of Goshen; 19 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Lowell (Barbara) Weaver of Middlebury, Robert (Joan) Weaver of Goshen, and Glenn Irvin (Sara) Weaver of Shipshewana; and one sister, Anna Hunsberger of Wakarusa.

She was preceded in death by one son, Terry Witmer.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen, and one hour prior to Monday's 10 a.m. funeral service at Olive Mennonite Church. The Rev. Kevin Yoder will officiate. Burial will be in Olive Cemetery (East).

Mrs. Witmer was a homemaker and member of Olive Mennonite Church.

Memorials may be given to the church. Visit www.rrefh.com to send online condolences.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
4/4/2008
Submitted by Thelma Hoover Martin



Wyse, Mary Eliza Wenger
, 87, of Kalona, Iowa died December 25, 2008 at Iowa City, Iowa from leukemia.  She was born March 11, 1921 in Washington County, Iowa to Dave and Katie (Roth) Wenger.  On February 6, 1941 she was married to Vernon J. Wyse, who was born March 31, 1917 and died January 16, 2000.

Surviving are children, Elmer J. Wyse (Deloris), Goshen, IN; Kathryn M. Couch, Goshen, IN; Shirley A. Oswald (Larry), Kalona, IA; Linda D. Stump (Thomas), Goshen, IN; 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Martha Roth (Neal), Wayland, IA.

Four brothers, Daniel Wenger, Orie Wenger, Glen Wenger, and Emery Wenger, and one sister, Elizabeth Sutter preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held December 29, 2008 at Bethel Mennonite Church, Wayland Iowa with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Brenda Slabaugh, Wayland, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Wyse, Ruby Yoder


Ruby Yoder Wyse was born in Elkhart County, Ind. On Aug. 30, 1921, and died June 25, 2008. al the age of 86.
    
She was the fifth child in a close-knit family of 10 born to Daniel and Magdalena Bontrager Yoder. She proudly accepted Christ Jesus as her savior at the age of 14.

Despite frequent family relocations, she successfully graduated from Shipshewana (Ind.) High School in 1940.
    
Ruby met her future husband, Ora, in May 1939. After an engagement that was prolonged due to the war, they were married Jan. 1, 1943. The marriage lasted 58 years until Ora's death in 2001.
    
They were blessed with four children, and lived a busy, productive life on the family farm in Archbold, Ohio. After 26 years farming, they moved to Archbold for their remaining years.          Ruby was a tireless caregiver for many people, including her younger siblings, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her optimism and beautiful spirit were an inspiration to many people. She loved to serve others and did volunteer work for many years with local organizations.  Her favorite hobbies were sewing, quilt-making, and gardening.
    
Ruby is survived by four children, Larry (Donna) Wyse, Archbold, Gene (Karianne) Wyse Kearney, Neb., Anna (Bill) Fisher, Syracuse, Ind., and Susie Wyse, Milan, Ohio. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Catherine Miller, Maggie (Gerald) Yoder, Mary (Alvin) Bontrager and Lucille Blue.
   
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ora; brothers, John and Orva; and sisters, Alta Yoder, Ida Mae Yoder, and Elma Stauffer.
    
Memorial services were held on Friday at 11 a.m. at the Zion Mennonite Church with Pastors Sherm Kauffman and Mona Sauder officiating. Interment preceded at 10 a.m. in the Pettisville Cemetery.
    
Memorial contributions in Ruby's honor may be given to Fairlawn Haven, Archbold.
Obituary: Archbold (Ohio) Buckeye, 2 Jul 2008
Submitted by: Mona Mann


Wysong, Burdette J. "Ike"
, 82, of Goshen, Indiana died April 12, 2008 at Columbus, Indiana from Myelodysplasia.  He was born November 22, 1925 at Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana to William H. and Ruth (Strine) Wysong.  On September 2, 1944 at Goshen, Elkkhart County,Indiana he was married to Elva B. Miller, who was born February 3, 1925 and survives.

Surviving are two daughters, Diane (Steve) Fisher, Goshen, IN and Jolene (Willie) Coates, South Bend, IN, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and a sister, Delores Eaton, Goshen, IN.

Burdette "Ike" worked at GTE as a supervisor for more than 40 years and had retired in 1989.  He was a member of Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, where he was an active volunteer in several different positions.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served in a submarine during World War II.  He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and carpentry.

Memorial services were held April 16, 2008 at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana with burial in Clinton Union Cemetery, Goshen.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Karen Troyer
Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Wysong, Burdette J. "Ike"
Nov. 22, 1925 - April 12, 2008

Burdette J. "Ike" Wysong, 82, of 15039 S.R. 4, died at 3:40 p.m. Saturday (April 12, 2008) in Columbus, Ind., while returning home from wintering in Florida. He had been battling myelodysplasia since October of 2005. He was born Nov. 22, 1925, in Goshen to William H. and Ruth (Strine) Wysong. He married Elva B. Miller on Sept. 2, 1944, in Goshen.

She survives along with two daughters, Diane (Steve) Fisher of Goshen and Jolene (Willie) Coates of South Bend; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Delores Eaton of Goshen.

He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 S. Main St., Middlebury. Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, Goshen, with the Rev. Terry Diener and the Rev. Jeff Mumaw officiating. Burial will be in Clinton Union Cemetery, Goshen.

Mr. Wysong had worked for GTE as a supervisor for more than 40 years and had retired in 1989. He was a member of the Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, where he was an active volunteer in several different positions. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served in a submarine during World War II. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and carpentry.

Memorials may be given to the American Red Cross Blood Bank. Online condolences may be made at www.millerstewartfuneralhome.com.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
April 14, 2008
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Yoder, Cynthia Ann


Cynthia Ann Yoder, 7, of rural Arthur passed away at 8:20 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2008, at her residence.

Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at the Mervin Herschberger residence in rural Arthur with Bishop Omer Otto officiating. Burial was in Yoder Cemetery. Visitation was anytime after 1 p.m. on Sunday at the Herschberger residence.

Cynthia was born June 24, 2000, in Urbana. She was a daughter of Darrell and Lyndora (Otto) Yoder.

She is survived by her parents, Darrell and Lyndora (Otto) Yoder, one brother, Lyle Eugene Yoder, one sister, Julie Lorraine Yoder, and paternal grandparents, Reuben and Ruth Yoder, all of rural Arthur, and maternal grandparents, William and Kathryn Otto of rural Arcola.

Cynthia's family are members of the Old Order Amish.

From: Arthur Graphic-Clarion, Arthur, IL
March 6, 2008
Submitted by: Lizzie Ann Kauffman, Arcola, IL
Transcribed by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Yoder, Doris J. Reber
, 81, of Kalona, Iowa died February 19, 2008 at Iowa City, Iowa.  She was born November 28, 1926 at Wellman, Iowa to Willis and Mary (Phend) Reber.  On August 10 1957 at Kalona, Johnson County, Iowa she was married to Marion Tex Yoder, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Marla Yoder, Mary Yoder, June Yoder, Julie Yoder, Morgan Yoder and wife DeAnn, and step-brothers Richard Lester, and George Yoder.

Her siblings, Robert Reber, Aileen Belzer, Mary Adcock, Willis Reber, Gene Reber, Donald Reber, Glenn Reber, Edward Lester, Robert Lester, and Gid Yoder preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held February 23, 2008 at Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, Kalona, Johnson County, Iowa with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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

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Yoder, Doris Jean Reber Yoder, 81 died February 19,2008. She was born November 28, 1926, near Wellman, IA, to Willis and Mary Phend Reber. As a young child her parents died and she was adopted by Art and Esther Yoder. Doris and Marion 'Tex' Yoder were married at Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church on August 10, 1957. She was a member of the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where she was baptized on Feb. 23, 1938.

She is survived by five children: Marla Yoder of Kalona, Mary Yoder of Divide, CO, June Yoder of Hesston, KS, Julie Yoder of Kalona, and Morgan and wife DeAnn Yoder of Kalona, IA. Also surviving are two siblings,a step brother, Richard (Dick) Lester of Illinois and adopted brother, George Yoder of Wellman, IA.

She was preceded in death by both sets of parents, her husband, Marion 'Tex' Yoder, Jan. 14, 2007, and siblings, Robert Reber, Aileen Belzer, Mary Adcock,Willis 'Bub' Reber, Gene Reber, Donald Reber, Glenn Reber, Edward Lester and Robert Lester, and Gid Yoder.

Funeral service Sat. Feb. 23, 2008 1:30 PM, at Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, Kalona, IA

Source: Peterseim Funeral Home, Kalona, IA.
Submitted by Leon Hertzler



Yoder, Edward H.
, 82, of Archbold, Ohio died February 25, 2008 at Archbold, Fulton County, Ohio.  He was born February 15, 1926 at Midland, MI to Henry and Velma (Miller) Yoder and was married to Miriam Eash.

Surviving are children, Dan (Renee) Yoder; Lamont (Charlene) Yoder; Teresa (Richard) Stebbins; Greta (Tom) Landis, 9 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held February 29, 2008 at Lockport Mennonite Church, Stryker, Williams Co., OH.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Barb Crossgrove, Stryker, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Yoder, Floyd J.
, 85, of Middlebury, Indiana died January 28, 2008 at Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana. 

He was born January 31, 1922 at LaGrange County, Indiana to Tobias T. and Katie (Stutzman) Yoder.  Tobias was born September 23, 1895 and died February 15, 1978.  Katie was born January 23, 1899 and died May 12, 1987.

On January 5, 1946 at Shipshewana, Indiana he was married to Janice L. Mishler, who was born May 25, 1923 and died December 22, 2001.

Surviving are children, Gloria (Chris) Miller, Vicki (Mark) Smucker), Sally (Douglas) Smoker, 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and a brother,  Charles (Martha) Yoder.

A sister, Viola Yoder; and two brothers, Kenneth Lyle Yoder; and his twin brother, Lloyd Yoder preceded him in death.

Floyd was a poultry farmer who drove bus for the Middlebury School System.  He was a very active member of the First Mennonite Church, Middlebury, where he served as a chorister for many years.  He was a charter member of the Gospel Messengers Men's Chorus, and an active blood donor for the American Red Cross.  He was a medic in the Army during World War II.  He served as both the trustee and on the advisory board for York Township.  He loved spending time with his grandchildren and enjoyed teaching them to play golf.

Memorial services were held January 31, 2008 at First Mennonite Church, Middlebury, Elkhart County, Indiana with burial in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury, Indiana.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: DeRoy Kauffman, Middlebury, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Yoder, Frances Marie Amstutz
, 80, of Dalton, OH died December 21, 2008, She was born on May 30, 1928, in Orrville, Ohio, to Allen and Lovina (Steiner) Amstutz. She was united in marriage to David A. Yoder on October 2, 1954, at Martins Mennonite Church. He survives. She was a member of Martins Mennonite Church, and had served on the WMSC and the hospitality committee.

Surviving is her husband, David A. Yoder, and children, Glenn Yoder of Dalton, Jon (Julie) Yoder of Dalton, James Yoder of Orrville, and Lucy (Gene) McAloose of Harrisburg, PA.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral service was at Martins Mennonite Church, near Orrville, on December 24, 2008, with Pastor Randy Murray officiating. Burial will take place at the church cemetery.

Source: Auble Funeral Home, Orrville, OH.
Submitted by Leon Hertzler



Yoder, Harold A.
, 93, of Middlebury, Indiana died May 21, 2008 at Goshen, Indiana.  He was born February 1, 1915 at Middlebury, Indiana to David E. and Lizzie (Troyer) Yoder.  On December 5, 1936 at Benton, Indiana he was married to Erma E. Sigler, who was born January 31 1916 and died December 28, 2005.

Surviving are a daughter, Miriam (Verl) Kauffman, a son, Glen (Sherry) Yoder, one grandson, four step-grandchildren, nine step-great-grandchildren, and a sister, Thelma Luefling.

Two brothers, Alvin Yoder, and Raymond Yoder preceded him in death.

Harold was a 27-year employee of the Middlebury school system as a custodian and bus driver, retiring in 1980.  He was a member of First
Mennonite Church, Middlebury.  He and his wife, Erma, were involved in church work most of their married life.  He was the assistant pastor of First Mennonite Church for 18 years, and two years in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  They later helped to start Berea Missionary Church,
Shipshewana. 

Memorial services were held May 24, 2008 at First Mennonite Church, Middlebury, Indiana with burial in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury, Indiana.

Submitted by: DeRoy Kauffman, Middlebury, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Yoder, Harold A., 93, of Goshen, IN, died Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. He was born in Middlebury, Indiana, on February 1, 1915, to David E. and Lizzie (Troyer) Yoder. He married Erma E. Sigler on December 5, 1936 in Benton. She preceded him in death on December 28, 2005. A member of First Mennonite Church in Middlebury, IN. He and his wife, Erma, were involved in church work most of their married life. He served as the assistant pastor of First Mennonite Church in Middlebury for 18 years and two years in Kalamazoo, Michigan. They later started the Berea Missionary Church in Shipshewana, IN.

He is survived by a daughter, Miriam (Verl) Kauffman of Goshen; a son, Glen (Sherry) Yoder of Warsaw; a grandson; four step-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Thelma Luefling of Elkhart.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Erma and two brothers, Alvin and Raymond Yoder.

A memorial service will be held at First Mennonite Church in Middlebury on Saturday, May 24, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Linford Martin will officiate. Burial will be in Gracelawn Cemetery, Middlebury, IN

Source: Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, IN.
Submitted by Leon Hertzler



Yoder, Ina B. Yoder
, 86, of West Liberty, OH died July 20, 2008 at West Liberty, OH.  She was born February 19, 1922 at West Liberty, OH to Floyd R. and Kathryn B. (Plank) Yoder.  On February 1, 1942 at West Liberty, OH she was married to Everett B. Yoder, who survives.

Surviving are children, R. Michael (Helen) Yoder; Suzanne (Ed) Troyer; Kathy (Tom) Short; Anne (Bob) Troyer; Sara (Darrel) King; Matt (Julie) Yoder; Mark (Becky) Yoder; Roger Yoder; Jeff (Roberta) Yoder; 27 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Phyllis Yoder and Celia (Gayler) Hooley.

A grandson, Benjamin Michael Yoder, a sister, Mary Joan Scoby, and a brother, Stanley "Pete" Yoder preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held July 26, 2008 at Oak Grove Mennonite Church, West Liberty, Champaign Co., OH.  Her body was donated for medical research.

Submitted by: Lydia King, West Liberty, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Yoder, Jemima E. Schmucker
, 63, of Syracuse, died at her home on Wednesday October 15, 2008. She was born in Nappanee, IN on December 10, 1944, to Emmon and Saline (Hochstetler) Schmucker. She married Vernon Yoder on July 16, 1971, in Goshen.

She is survived by her husband, Vernon; four sons, Robert (Helen) Yoder and Brent Yoder, both of Louisville, Kentucky, Jeffrey (Gina) Yoder of Syracuse, and Jason (Kristin) Yoder of South Bend; three grandchildren; sisters, Salina (John) Yoder of Shipshewana, Edna (Dan) Stoltzfus of Holtwood,Pennsylvania, Malinda (Leroy) Hochstetler of Bremen, and Mahala (John) Troyer of Nappanee; and three brothers, Freeman Schmucker of Syracuse, Levi (Millie) Schmucker of Goshen and Marvin (Mary Etta) Schmucker of Nappanee.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Harvey Yoder; an infant brother Monroe Yoder; and an infant sister, Mary.

A funeral service was October 18, 2008, at Mt. Joy Mennonite Church, Goshen. Burial will be in South Union Cemetery, Nappanee.

Source: Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, IN.
Submitted by Leon Hertzler



Yoder, LaFern Salome Brenneman
, 91, of Wellman, IA died August 23, 2008 at Wellman, IA after a lengthy illness.  She was born September 19, 1916 at Wellman, IA to Emery and Alice (Bender) Brenneman.  On December 11, 1938 at Parnell, IA she was married to Ray M. Yoder.

Surviving are children, Myrna Kaufman and husband John; Charlene Rhodes and husband Dale; Katherine Leichty and husband Ken; Rosalyn Miller and husband Dennis, 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; 2 step great-grandchildren, sister, Nina Miller; brother, Orval Brenneman and wife Norma; and sister-in-law Ruth Brenneman.

A son, Arlis Yoder, a brother, Willard Brenneman; and brother-in-law Paul L. Miller, and great-granddaughter Willa Esperanza Siemens-Rhodes preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held August 26, 2008 at West Union Mennonite Church, Parnell IA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Theresa Blossom, Parnell, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Yoder, Lydia J.
, 98, of Wellman, Iowa died April 22, 2008 at Wellman, Iowa.  She was born January 4, 1910 at Frytown, Iowa to Jephthah and Mary (Kauffman) Yoder.

Surviving is a sister, Dortha Stutzman.  Two brothers, Ernest Yoder, and Homer Yoder, and a sister, Fannie Yoder preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held June 25, 2008 at Powell Funeral Home, Wellman, Iowa
with burial in Wellman Mennonite Cemetery, Wellman, Iowa.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.

Submitted by: Jennifer Archer
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Yoder, Maurice O.
, 81, of Elkhart, IN died January 12, 2008.  He was born to Eldon & Maude (Hostetler) Yoder (deceased) and married to Gladys Weaver, who survives.

Surviving are children, Kathleen Kulp, Susan Klaassen, Steven Yoder, Bradley Yoder, 9 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held January 15, 2008 Olive Mennonite Church, Elkhart, IN  with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Dina Miller
Olive Mennonite Church, Elkhart, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Yoder, Maurice O.
 
Dec. 31, 1926 - Jan. 12, 2008

ELKHART -- Maurice O. Yoder, 81, of 62963 C.R. 3, died at 3 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 12, 2008) at home.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home, 117 W. Waterford St., Wakarusa, and from 9 a.m. until the 10 a.m. funeral service Tuesday at Olive Mennonite Church, 61081 C.R. 3, Elkhart. Pastor Kevin Yoder of Olive Mennonite Church will officiate services, and burial will be in Olive (West) Cemetery.

Mr. Yoder was born Dec. 31, 1926, in Noble County to Eldon and Maude (Hostetler) Yoder. On June 6, 1948, he married Gladys Weaver at Prairie Street Mennonite Church. She survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Kathleen (Stan) Kulp of Elkhart and Susan (Dr. Mark) Klaassen of Syracuse, Ind.; two sons, Steven (Sherry) Yoder of Granger and Bradley (Cheryl) Yoder of Nappanee; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Maxine (Willard) Yoder of Topeka, Ind., and Marcile (Tom) Mehl of Milford; and two brothers, Merle (Sue) Yoder of Millersburg and Meridith (Eloise) Yoder of Archbold, Ohio.

Mr. Yoder retired from Elkhart Products in 1995. He was a 1945 graduate of Topeka High School and was a member of Olive Mennonite Church. He was a top fundraiser for the Elkhart County CROP Hunger Walk for several years and was the top fundraiser in the state in 2000. He was a volunteer for Church Community Services and had been active in the bus ministry at Olive.

Memorials may be given to Olive Mennonite Church, 61081 C.R. 3, Elkhart, IN 46517 or to the Elkhart County CROP Hunger Walk, P.O. Box 968, Elkhart, IN 46515.

Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.
Published: 1/13/2008 12:00:00 AM
Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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CROP Walk leaders missed

ELKHART -- Without Maurice Yoder and George Adkins, the Elkhart County CROP Hunger Walk just wasn't the same.

The two longtime, enthusiastic supporters of the event, which raises funds for local and national poverty-fighting charities, both died during the past year.

"Their absence was greatly felt today," said Judy Christophel, a member of the CROP Walk organizing committee.

Nearly 400 walkers from various local churches and school groups gathered at Island Park to walk a 5-kilometer or 1-mile route. The groups spent the weeks leading up to the walk gathering pledge donations for charities that address hunger issues.

Yoder, who died on Jan. 12, had been the event's top participant for years, organizers said. He raised more than $9,200 for last year's walk, and was Indiana's top CROP fundraiser in 2000 and ranked fourth nationally in 1997.

"He just always generated a lot of excitement," said CROP committee member Cindy Watson. "He was a real go-getter."

Yoder supervised the food pantry supervisor for Church Community Services for several years. He had a knack for rounding up donations from members of his church who were unable to walk in the event, Watson said.

"It was their way of participating if they couldn't come down here," she said.
Published: 10/6/2008 12:00:00 AM
By: Josh Weinhold |
Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Submitted by Thelma Hoover Martin



Yoder, Mildred A., 86, died January 19, 2008. She was born Nov. 27, 1922 in Kalona, IA to Mose P. and Annie Yoder. Mildred was a lifelong member of the Upper Deer Creek Mennonite Church. She had a very artistic talent and had painted many pictures.

Survived by two sisters, Luella and Vera Yoder, both of Kalona and one brother and his wife, Emil and Minerva Yoder of Glendale, AZ.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Sylvia Brenneman and two brothers, Wesley and Ray Yoder.

Funeral service was Jan. 22, 2008 at the Upper Deer Creek Mennonite Church, Wellman, IA Pastor Elmer Miller will officate. Burial in the South Gingerich Cemetery, Kalona, IA.

Source: Peterseim Funeral Home, Kalona, IA
Submitted by Leon Hertzler



Yoder, Paton
, 96, of Goshen, IN died there August 3, 2008.  He was born March 9, 1912 near Goshen to Silvanus Stoltzfus and Susanna (Troyer) Yoder.  On June 14, 1936 at Goshen, IN he was married to Hazel Marie Smucker, who was born September 23, 1912 and survives.

Surviving are children, Devon (Marcia) Yoder; James (Phyllis) Yoder; Susan (Reid) Stempel; Kenneth (Ferne) Yoder; Kathryn (Ed) Martin; 13 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

Two sisters, Rhea Yoder and Ruth (Paul) Kortemeier, and two brothers, Jonathan (Fryne) Yoder and Samuel (Ethel) Yoder preceded him in death.

He received a Ph.D. in history from Indiana University in 1941 and taught American history for the next 40 years.  He served as academic dean:  11
years at Taylor University, Upland, Ind., 10 years at Hesston College, Hesston, Kans., and six years at Malone College, Canton, Ohio.  Paton was a writer and wrote many articles and a number of books.  

Memorial services were held August 9, 2008 at College Mennonite Church Goshen IN
with burial in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery, Goshen, IN.

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

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Yoder, Paton

March 9, 1912 - Aug. 3, 2008

GOSHEN -- I was born on a farm about halfway between Goshen and Middlebury, Ind., to Silvanus and Susan (Troyer) Yoder. Since 1912 was a leap year it follows that I missed Feb. 29 by only 9 days. In seeking out my roots I discovered that I was a descendant of the memorable "widow Barbara Yoder," an Amish woman who had lost her husband at sea when she arrived in America in 1741 with 10 children in tow.

I graduated from Goshen College in 1935 and a year later I married Hazel Smucker, my sweetheart from early childhood. To our union were born our five children: Devon (married to Marcia Schrock); James (Phyllis King); Susan (Reid Stempel); Kenneth (Ferne Kilmer); and Kathryn (Ed Martin). All of these were gracious caregivers to us as we came to need such. I leave behind 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, all of whom survive me, along with my wife. She has been my delightful and caring companion for 72 years. I am grateful to her beyond measure for her loyalty and companionship; I charge my children with taking the best of care of her until she joins me in paradise.

I was Silvanus and Susan's youngest child. Rhea, almost 14 years my senior, was the oldest, followed by Ruth (Paul Kortemeier); Jonathan (Fyrne Miller); and Samuel (Ethel Oyer). These, my older siblings, quite naturally became my role models; I followed them to, and through, Goshen College (graduating in 1935) and on to graduate school, receiving my Ph.D. in history from Indiana University in 1941. I taught American history for the next 40 years; three years at Northwestern Junior College (Orange City, Iowa), 10 years at Westmont College (Santa Barbara, California, where I served as academic dean for the last half of the decade), 11 years at Taylor University (Upland, IN); 10 years at Hesston College (Hesston, KS) and six years at Malone College (Canton, OH). At Hesston College I again served as academic dean along with some teaching. During my tenure there we were successful at attaining North Central accreditation, building a new library, and implementing a rather popular and successful two-year nursing program. Between our tenures at Hesston and Malone, we managed to insert a year (1970-71) in which we, Hazel and I, supervised three Study-Service Term units of students in Haiti and Guadalupe for Goshen College. Retirement in 1977, after completing our time at Malone College, brought us back to our "home grounds" in Goshen, Indiana, where we have lived ever since.

I accepted Christ as my Savior at 12 years of age, and after many vicissitudes and not always consistent living patterns have remained a member of the Mennonite Church and follower of Jesus Christ after the pattern of my committed parents. Church membership and participation therein was always important to me. I grew up in the local Clinton Frame (Indiana) congregation; following affiliation there we were members successively at Calvary Mennonite (California), Howard-Miami (Indiana); North Canton (Ohio) and, finally, College Mennonite here in Goshen.

My relation with Indiana University continued well beyond my graduate studies there. In 1967-68 I served as Visiting Professor of History on the IU campus, and soon thereafter the Indiana University Press published my book, Taverns and Travelers; Inns of the Early Midwest. In the course of my many teaching years I also published articles in history journals relating to the early American Midwest.

In my retirement years I turned my attention to my roots, editing and/or writing several books and journal articles relating to the Amish Church in the nineteenth century. They included Tradition and Transition; Amish Mennonites and Old Order Amish, 1800-1900, and (along with Steven R. Estes) Proceedings of the Amish Ministers' Meetings, 1862-1878. My great-grandfather, "Tennessee John" Stoltzfus, Amish Mennonite leader, received my special attention, requiring two volumes. I also wrote a number of journal articles for the Mennonite Quarterly Review and the Pennsylvania Mennonite Heritage relating to the Amish and Amish Mennonites in the nineteenth century. Recently (2007) the Mennonite Historical Bulletin has published my journal article on "Bishop John K. Yoder," of the Oak Grove Mennonite Church, Wayne County, Ohio.

It was only in 2005 that Westmont College took sufficient note of its beginnings to identify me as one of its founders and to present me as one of about 20 such pictorially on a wall of Founders' Hall. I guess they chose to honor me in this way because I was its first dean and remained loyal to the school through its difficult early years (1940-1950).

-- Paton Yoder

Visitation with the family is scheduled for Friday evening, Aug. 8, from 6 to 9 and Saturday afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m. at the College Mennonite Church, Goshen, followed by the memorial service at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Westmont College (Santa Barbara, Calif.), a beloved college where he worked during his earlier years.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Aug. 5, 2008
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Yoder, Paton W., 96, of Goshen, IN died Sunday, August 3, 2008, at his home.

He was born in Goshen on March 9, 1912, to Silvanus and Susan (Troyer) Yoder. He married Hazel Marie Smucker on June 14, 1936 in Goshen. She survives.

A graduate of Goshen College and Indiana University, Mr. Yoder taught American History for 40 years at Northwestern Junior College in Iowa, Westmont College in California, Taylor University in Indiana, Hesston College in Kansas, and Malone College in Ohio, retiring in 1977. He also authored and published Taverns and Travelers; Inns for the Early Midwest and Tradition and Transition; Amish Mennonite and Old Order Amish, 1800-1900. He co-authored Proceedings of the Amish Ministers' Meetings, 1862-1878 and published articles in Mennonite Quarterly Review, Pennsylvania Mennonite Heritage and Mennonite Historical Bulletin. Mr. Yoder was a member of the College Mennonite Church, Goshen.

He is survived by his wife, Hazel; two daughters, Susan (Reid) Stempel of Goshen, and Kathy (Ed) Martin of Akron, Pennsylvania; three sons, Devon (Marcia) Yoder of Goshen, James E. (Phyllis) Yoder of Hesston, Kansas, and Ken (Ferne) Yoder of Elkhart; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Rhea Yoder and Ruth Kortemier; and two brothers, Jonathan and Samuel A. Yoder.

Funeral service was August 9, 2008 at the College Mennonite Church with Pastor Rosemary Widmer officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery, Goshen.

Source: Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, IN
Submitted by Leon Hertzler



Yoder, Phillip G.


Phillip G. Yoder, 25, of rural Arthur passed away at 4:20 p.m. Sunday, November 23, 2008, at his residence.

Funeral services were held Wednesday morning November 26, at the Otto Center in Arthur with Bishop David Schrock officiating. Visitation was any time prior to the funeral at the Otto Center. Burial was in Otto Cemetery.

Mr. Yoder was born Jul 18, 1983, in Tuscola. He was a son of Glenn N. and Irma (Herschberger) Yoder.

He is survived by his parents, Glenn and Irma Yoder of Arthur; a sister, Joan Otto and husband Richard of Arthur; paternal grandmother, Clara Yoder of Arthur; maternal grandparents, Ervin C. and Esther Herschberger of Humboldt; four nephews, Ervin, Willard, Christy, and Jeremy Otto and a niece, Maria Otto.

Mr. Yoder was preceded, in death by his maternal grandmother, Tillie S. Herschberger; his maternal grandfather, Noah J. Yoder; a brother, Richard G. Yoder; and two uncles, Willard Yoder and Samuel Herschberger.
He was a member of the Old Order Amish Faith.

From: Arthur Graphic-Clarion, Arthur, IL
December 4, 2008
Submitted by Liz Kauffman, Arcola, IL



Yoder, Rachel M. Miller
, 71, of Bronx, New York died May 1, 2008 at Harrisburg Hospital, Dauphin Co., PA from sepsis and cellulitis. 

She was born July 18, 1936 at Grantsville, Garrett Co., MD to Ivan J. and Della (Bender) Miller.  Ivan was born May 7, 1911 and died July 28, 1989, and Della was born July 15, 1913 and died March 13, 2004.

On April 30, 1961 at Grantsville, Garrett Co., MD she was married to Monroe J. Yoder, who was born June 11, 1936 and survives.

Surviving are a daughter, Naomi Yoder-Harris, married to Andre Yoder-Harris and a son, Keith Yoder, married to Lisa, one grandchild, (April Yoder, daughter of Keith & Lisa) and siblings: Esther Miller Yoder; David I. Miller, married to Erma; Miriam Maust, married to Markel; Joanna Miller; Ruth Miller Yoder; Dorcas Miller Lehman, married to Glenn; Stephen Miller, married to Joni.

Two brothers, Philip I. Miller and Timothy I. Miller preceded him/her in death.

Rachel Yoder was enroute to Grantsville, MD, when she died at Harrisburg Hospital, midway between NYC, her home of 43 years, and her birthplace, Grantsville, MD, her intended destination. She supported her husband in his ministry as pastor and bishop in the New York City Mennonite Churches for three decades, and was well-known as a thoughtful mentor and generous encourager.

Memorial services were held May 7, 2008 at Maple Glen Mennonite Church, Grantsville, Garrett Co., Maryland with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Naomi Yoder-Harris, Bronx, NY
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Yoder, Steven Ray
, 55, died unexpectedly Friday, December 19, 2008, at Goshen General Hospital. He was born in Goshen on December 21, 1952, to the late Ervin and Barbara (Mast) Yoder. A member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church,

He is survived by three sisters, Ida Carley and Edna Yoder, both of Goshen, and Juanita (Richard) Yoder of Middlebury; adopted sister, Christine Montano of Goshen; a brother, David (Cheryl) Yoder of Makinen, Minnesota; and nine nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was Decemeber 23, 2008 conducted at Pleasant View Mennonite Church, Goshen. Pastors Ron Diener and Tyler Hartford will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Goshen.

Source: Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, IN.
Submitted by Leon Hertzler



Yoder, Thelma P. Weaver

 
March 23, 1913 - Nov. 14, 2008

GOSHEN -- Thelma P. Yoder, 95, of The Maples, died at 10:30 p.m. Friday (Nov. 14, 2008) at The Maples at Waterford Crossing.

She was born March 23, 1913, in Elkhart County to Mahlon S. and Clara (Blosser) Weaver. She married Lowell L. Yoder on Feb. 23, 1935, at her parents' home in Harrison Township. He died Feb. 16, 1990.

Survivors include three sons, Keith E. (Karen) Yoder of Fort Wayne, Kermit L. (Sharon) Yoder of Akron, Pa., and Kenneth W. (Susan) Yoder of Goshen; one brother, Earl J. Weaver of Goshen; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-granchildren.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Virgil, Oscar and Ivan Weaver.

Mrs. Yoder was a 1932 graduate of Wakarusa High School. She was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting.

She was a member of the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. service on Saturday at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church. Pastor Wes Bontreger, assisted by Katie Cunningham, both of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, will officiate.

Burial will be in the Yellow Creek Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to either the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church or the Mennonite Central Committee.

Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.
Published: 11/17/2008 12:00:00 AM
Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Yoder, Timothy Thomas 'Tom"

(1941 - 2008)

ARCHBOLD - Timothy Thomas "Tom" Yoder, 67, of Archbold, died Wednesday afternoon, June 11, 2008, at his home, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born May 8, 1941, at LaJunta, Colo., to Lucille (Eicher) and Timothy T. Yoder, he married Glora Belle Rychener on Feb. 26, 1966, and she survives.
A 1959 graduate of Archbold High School, he served in 1-W in Denver, Colo., during the Vietnam War.
He, along with his father and brother, began Yoder Compost in 1955 and continued to own and operate it until 1988. He then worked at Sauder Woodworking Company for 18 years.
He was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church in Archbold, where he and his wife were custodians for 16 years.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are four children, Ty Yoder and Heather (and husband, Tim) Myers, both of Archbold, Ryan (and wife, Amber) Yoder of Ridgeville Corners, and Justin (Carrie) Yoder of Archbold; four grandsons; seven siblings, Peggy (Duane) Frey of Fort Wayne, Ind., Max (Pat) Yoder of Archbold, Mary (Bob) Birkey of Elkhart, Ind., Jean (David Newcomer) Yoder of Ellensburg, Wash., Barb (Alexis) Zamora of Costa Rica, Linda (Tony) Szilagye of Rossford and Joyce (Matt Nickele) Yoder of Seattle, Wash.
Visitation will be Sunday from 3-8 p.m. in the Zion Church Fellowship Hall.
Memorial services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in the Zion Mennonite Church with Pastors Sherm Kauffman and Mona Sauder to officiate. Interment will precede in the Pettisville Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to CHWC Hospice, Zion Mennonite Church or the American Cancer Society.
<www.bryantimes.com> The Bryan [Ohio] Times, 13 Jun 2008]
Submitted by: Mona Mann


Yordy, Charity Evelyn Hooley
, 85, of Colorado Springs, CO died February 19, 2008 at Glendale, Arizona from a massive stroke.  She was born September 23, 1922 at Richards, Iowa to Vernon and Viola (Ulrich) Hooley.  On July 23, 1943 she was married to Gene Yordy.

Surviving are three daughters: Janet married to Dennis Lee of Colorado; Kathleen
married to Gene Kaufman of Iowa; and Cheryl married to Bernard Ernst of Florida;
9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Lee and John Hooley.

A brother, Max Hooley preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held March 1, 2008 at Beth-El Mennonite Church, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. Cremated.

Submitted by: Jeanette Martin, Colorado Springs, CO
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Youndt, Eva M. Martin
, 86, of Lititz, PA (formerly of Stevens, PA) died May 8, 2008 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was born Jan 01, 1922 in East Earl, PA to Benjamin H. and Mabel M. Sensenig Martin. She was the widow of Leon E. Youndt who died in 2001.

A member of Hinkletown Mennonite Church, Ephrata, PA. Surviving are her children, D. Linford, husband of Dawn Brendle Youndt of Lititz, PA; Randall L., husband of Debra J. Groff Youndt of Lititz, PA; Donn M., husband of Karen J. Pinzka Oswald Youndt of Ephrata, PA; J. Lynette, wife of Gerald Mack of Akron, PA; Carol A., wife of Lynn Weaver of Ephrata, PA; Karen D., wife of Carl Miller of Lititz, PA; Tina Y., wife of Theodore Leaman of New Holland, PA and Susan B., wife of J. Daniel Buch of Lititz, PA; 19 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; a brother, Robert, husband of Jean Houck Martin of Ephrata, PA and sisters, Anna, wife of Roman Musser of Lititz, PA and Edna, wife of George Gehman of Denver, PA.

She was preceded in death by her husband and a infant son, Ronald and four brothers, Harold, Leroy, B. Wilmer and Paul L. Martin.

Funeral service was May 14, 2008 at the Hinkletown Mennonite Church, Ephrata, PA with Pastors Glenn E. Sauder, Warren Good and Jerold Martin officiating. Interment was in the Weaverland Mennonite Cemetery, East Earl, PA

Source: Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata, PA.
Submitted by Leon Hertzler



Yutzy, Fred


Fred Yutzy, 79, of Seymour, Indiana, formerly of Arthur, went home to be with the Lord on his birthday, November 10, 2008.

Funeral services were conducted November 14 at Calvary Baptist Church in Seymour with Rev. Tim Lantzy, Rev. D.G. Morris, and Mr. Yutzy's brother, Rev. Clarence Yutzy, officiating. Burial with full military grave side rites by VFW Post 1925, American Legion Post 89, DAV No. 47, Korean and Vietnam Veterans No. 7, all of Seymour, was in Riverview Cemetery. Visitation was held the evening of November 13 at Voss Funeral Home, Seymour, and prior to the service on November 14 at the church.

Mr. Yutzy was born November 10, 1929, in Arthur. He was the son of Noah and Emma Burkholder Yutzy.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Kauther Yutzy; children, Noella Yutzy, Kathy Bushong and husband Charlie, Lisa Yutzy, Sheila Roll and husband David, Cindy Sweeney and husband John, Mark Barber, Wayne Barber and wife Pam, Steven Barber and wife Melanie, and Robin Barber and wife Tammy; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a sister Amanda Miller and husband Don of Arthur; a brother, Clarence Yutzy and wife Ida; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Gary Yutzy; three sisters, Mattie Graber, Edna Chupp, and Wilma Graber; and five brothers, Jonas, Eli, Irvin, Sol, and Henry Yutzy.

Mr. Yutzy was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Seymour, a church he loved to attend.  He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with family, his friends, and his church family.

He was U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and he liked to watch sporting events. He had retired from Panasote following 34 years of service.
Memorials may be written to Calvary Baptist Church of Seymour.

From: Arthur Graphic-Clarion, Arthur, IL
November 20, 2008
Submitted by Liz Kauffman, Arcola, IL



Zehr, Ruth Elenora Lais

RUTH E. ZEHR

  
Dec. 19, 1923 - May 20, 2008

GOSHEN -- Ruth Elenora Zehr, 84, of Greencroft, died at 10:35 a.m. Tuesday (May 20, 2008) in Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born Dec. 19, 1923, in Hubbard, Ore., to Daniel and Ellen (Egli) Lais. On Aug. 12, 1945, she married the Rev. John David Zehr. He died July 2, 1966.

Mrs. Zehr is survived by two daughters, Joan Link of Hammond and Dianne (Jim) Schaefer of Phoenix; one son, David Zehr of Dallas; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Frances Hoover of Goshen, Marjorie (Ezra) Birky and Evelyn Birky, both of Kalispell, Mont., and Vera Garber of Hubbard.

She was preceded in death by one son, Bruce Zehr; two brothers, John and Frank Lais; and seven sisters, Orpha Fisher, Celesta Lais, Mary Kenegy, Lena Blair, Susanah Stanerson, Dorothy Gingerich and Lily Berkey.

Mrs. Zehr was a 1944 graduate of Hesston Academy. In 1966, she returned to college and in 1969 received her master's degree in special education. She was a teacher at Aux Chandelle (Horizon Learning Center) for 31/2 years, Clinton Christian for one year and Jimtown for 15 years. She was involved with Mennonite Disabilities Services and The Depot and volunteered at Goshen General Hospital.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen, and one hour prior to Saturday's 10 a.m. funeral service at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church. Pastor Katie Cunningham and the Rev. John Heyerley will officiate. Burial will be in Yellow Creek Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Mennonite Disabilities Services. Visit www.rrefh.com to send online condolences.

Published: 5/22/2008
Elkhart Truth, Elkhart,IN
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Zerger, Esther Regier
, 89, of McPherson, KS died April 2, 2008 at Moundridge, KS.  She was born July 9, 1918 at Newton, KS to Bernhard and Auguste (Epp) Regier.  On September 1, 1940 at Newton, KS she was married to Paul Zerger, who was born January 1, 1912 and died January 23, 1998.

Surviving are children, Joanne (husband David) Janzen; Joe (wife Beverly) Zerger; Richard (wife Donna) Zerger; Frances Hochstetler, 12 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.

A son-in-law, Walter Hochstetler, a brother, Walter Regier and a sister, Elma McProud preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held April 5, 2008 at Eden Mennonite Church, Moundridge, KS with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Donna Zerger, McPherson, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Ziegler, Mabel Lida Holloway
, 88, of Columbiana died September 5, 2008 at Columbiana, Columbiana, Ohio.  She was born October 14, 1919 to Howard and  Edith (Kirk) Holloway.  On March 20, 1949 she was married to Albert Ziegler.

Surviving are children, Mildred (Harold) Trotter, Wanda Ziegler, and Sherman Ziegler, 3 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, two brothers, Edgar (Virginia) Holloway of Columbiana; and Warren Holloway of Florence, South Carolina; and a sister, Lois Barton of Eugene, Oregon.

Two sisters, Carol Holloway and Mildred Holloway preceded her in death.

Burial was at Midway Mennonite Church Cemetery, Columbiana, Ohio.

Submitted by: Robert Wengerd
North Lima Mennonite Church, North Lima, Ohio
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Zielke, Pauline M. Eshleman
, 85, died August 10, 2008, at Pleasant View Home, Inman, KS. She was formerly of Akron and Red Run. She was born November 1, 1922, in Ephrata, PA to Norman B. and Lizzie Hibshman Eshleman. On August 3, 1941, she married Norman S. Good in Ephrata. He passed away on May 6, 1988. On August 20, 1989, she married John Zielke in Reamstown. He passed away on June 19, 2007. he had worked in a sewing factory, as a salesperson for worldbook and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Buhler Mennonite Church.

Surviving are five sons, Ronald E. Good of Bowmansville, Robert N. Good of Bradyville, TN, Richard P. Good of Lebanon, Harold L. Good of Dallas, TX, and Randy L. Good of Burton, KS; a daughter, Anna Mary Rush of Buhler, KS; 5 step children and their families; two brothers, Kenneth Eshleman of Lititz, and Melvin Eshleman of Akron; two sisters, Mary Jane Good of Lancaster, and Grace Hartranft of Ephrata; 14 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Dean Rush, two brothers, Arthur Eshleman and Norman Junior Eshleman, and a sister, Miriam Weaver.

Funeral service is on Saturday, August 16, 2011 from 10:00 A.M. at the Blue Ball Church of the Brethren, Blue Ball, PA with her sons, Rev. Ronald E. Good and Rev. Robert N. Good officiating. Interment will follow in the Middle Creek Brethren Cemetery, Ephrata Twp. Lancaster Co., PA.

Source: Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata, PA.
Submitted by Leon Hertzler



Zimmerman, Alice H. Good
, 92, of Ephrata, PA formerly of Bowmansville, PA died February 20, 2008 at Fairmount Homes, Ephrata. She was born in Brecknock Twp., Lancaster Co., PA to Eli and Hettie (Hurst) Good. Her husband, Harvey B. Zimmerman, died July 12, 2002. A member of Bowmansville Mennonite Church

Surviving are 14 children, Pauline, married to Larry Martin of Harrisonburg, VA; Mary Jane, married to Allen Kurtz of East Earl, PA; Leroy, married to Lillian (Stauffer) Zimmerman of Leola,PA; Joyce, married to Sam Kulp of East Earl, PA; Harvey R., married to Mary Jane (Groff) Zimmerman of Ephrata, PA; Mahlon, married to Carol (Martin) Zimmerman of Leola, PA; J. Curvin, married to Lois (Zimmerman) Zimmerman of East Earl, PA; Richard, married to Betty (Eshelman) Zimmerman of Bart, PA; Eugene, married to Faye (Musser) Zimmerman of Denver, PA; Leonard, married to Miriam (Martin) Zimmerman of Narvon, PA; Henry, married to Sharon (Horst) Zimmerman of Narvon, PA; Margaret, married to Earl Martin of Goodville, PA; Sandra Nolt of New Holland, PA and Linford, married to Kim (Dietrich) Zimmerman of Denver, PA; a son-in-law, Thomas Frame of New Holland, PA; 42 grandchildren; 53 great grandchildren; one great great grandson; and three sisters, Anna Mary Musser of Ephrata, PA; Maggie High of Lititz, PA and Elsie, married to Raymond Good of Akron, PA.

Preceding her in death are a daughter, Janet Frame on Jan. 26, 2002; a grandson, Lewis Kulp; three sisters, Emma Messner, Viola Good, and Katie High; and a brother Mahlon Good.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 2 pm at Bowmansville Mennonite Church, Bowmansville, PA with the Reverend Larry Weber and the Reverend Ken Becker officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining Church cemetery

Source: Groff-High-Eckroth Funeral Home
Terre Hill, PA.
Submitted by Leon Hertzler



Zimmerman, Harvey S.


LOVEVILLE, Md. - Harvey S. Zimmerman, 87, of Loveville, died on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, at his home.  He was born Dec. 11, 1920, in Lancaster County, Pa., a son of the late David and Amelia S. Zimmerman. On Dec. 29, 1943, he married the
former Mary Brubaker, who survives.

Harvey was the owner of the saw mill in Loveville for many years.  He was a member of Stauffer Mennonite Church.  Harvey enjoyed fishing and traveling and had a woodworking shop.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by nine children, Lorraine, wife of Milton Haldaman of Ephrata, Pa., Kenneth, husband of Nancy of Mechanicsville, Md., Dorothy Martin (Paul) of Memphis, Mo., Barbara, wife of Raymond Good of Port Trevorton, Pa., Harvey Jr., husband to Thelma of Leonardtown, Md., Glenn husband of Crystal of Elkhorn, Ky., Joseph, husband to Heidi of Leonardtown, Md., Judy, wife of Clyde Brubacker of Port Trevorton, and Sandra, wife of Randal Sloan of Leonardtown; 63 grandchildren; and 80 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by seven brothers, Phares, David, Paul, Monroe, John, Mose and Norman, and five sisters, Mary Martin, Barbara Stauffer, Civilla Wenger, Mabel Zimmerman and Jennie Zimmerman.

A viewing and visitation will be in the family home from 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. The funeral will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Stauffer Mennonite Church in Loveville.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  Pall bearers will be grandsons Michael Haldaman, Brian Good, Shawn Martin, Roger Zimmerman, David Brubaker and Ryan Sloan. Arrangements are provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md.

Sunbury Daily Item - 11/5/2008
Sunbury, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Zimmerman, Leila A. Sauder
, 87, of 1449 Main St., East Earl peacefully went to be with her Lord surrounded by her family on Friday, January 18, 2008 at Ephrata Community Hospital. She is survived by her husband, D. Martin Zimmerman with whom she shared 65 years of marriage.

Born in East Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late George G. and Anna (Rutt) Sauder.

She was a member of Lichty's Mennonite Church. A devoted homemaker, she enjoyed spending time with her family on the farm and at the mountains. She loved quilting and crocheting for grandchildren and great grandchildren. For the past 20 years, Leila and her husband looked forward to spending winters in their Sarasota, FL home with family and friends.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by six children: G. Eileen Weaver, Brownstown; Erla married to Rev. Donald Nauman, Manheim; Loren married to Helen (Eckman) Zimmerman, Hummelstown; Ruth married to Ivan K. Martin, Denver; Laverne married to Larry Eby, East Earl; and Dale married to Barbara (Gross) Zimmerman, East Earl; 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; a brother Melvin Sauder, Landis Homes; and two sisters: Virginia Hoover, Elizabethtown and Kathryn married to J. Eby Hershey, Landis Homes.

She was preceded in death by a grandson, Brent Nauman and a sister Celestine Eberly.

Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 10 AM at the Lichty's Mennonite Church, 1690 Union Grove Rd., East Earl with Earl Sensenig, Eugene Sauder, Clair Long, Randy Bowman and Marvin Reed officiating. Interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery. A viewing will be held at the church on Tuesday from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM and Wednesday from 9 to 10 A.M. Kindly omit flowers. If desired, memorial contributions may be sent to the Fairmount Homes Sharing Fund, 333 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata, PA 17522. The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland is in charge of arrangements.

Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
FindAGrave # 77103163
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Zook, Leah Fisher
, 84, of Gordonville, PA died December 7, 2008. She was born in Leacock Twp. Lanbcaster Co., PA to Benjamin and Fannie Zook Fisher and step-daughter of the late Annie Flaud Fisher. She was the wife of the late Isaac K. Zook who died in January 2008. She was a member of Summitview Christian Fellowship, (a Beachy Amish Mennonite Church).

Surviving are: five children, Aaron married to Leah Stoltzfus Zook of Ronks, PA; A. Daniel, married to Susan Zook Zook of Bird-in-Hand, PA; Leon, married to Sarah Lapp Zook of Gordonville, PA; Anna Ruth married to Andy King of Honey Brook, PA; Elmer married to Susie Stoltzfus Zook of Clymer, PA; 36 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, Christian husband of Paulette Fisher of Mount Joy, PA; Amos husband of Dottie Fisher of Leola, PA; sisters, Sarah Dake of Penns Boro, WV, Lydia wife of Leon Martin of Leola, PA; Ruth Schrock of Loman, MN, Emma wife of Orie Koerner of Chicogo, IL and Eva wife of Robert Hershey of Oxford, PA.

She was preceded in death by sisters Mary Nestlerode, Annie Swarr and a brother John Fisher. The funeral will Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 1:30 PM at Summitview Christian Fellowship, New Holland, PA. Interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery.

Source Lancaster OnLine Lancaster, PA
Submitted by Leon Hertzler



Zook, Ruth O. Janzen
, 85, of Newton, KS died December 23, 2008 at Newton, Harvey County, Kansas.  She was born February 6, 1923 at Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada  to Rudolph and Mathilda (Schmidt) Janzen and was married to Robert Zook, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, James and Evelyn Zook; Darlene Buller; 4 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held December 27, 2008 at Grace Hill Mennonite Church, Whitewater, Harvey County, Kansas with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Debbie Claassen, Whitewater, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


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