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.
2010
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Raber,
Mary Milster Mitchell;
Raber, Sarah Ann Miller;
Ramer, Gloria Lucille Shank; Ramer, Harvey W.;
Ramer,
Roy L.;
Ramer, Valeta Mae Wenger; Ranck, Robert H; Randolph,
Brenda Kay Drake; Redcay,
Elsie M. Fenninger;
Redcay, Grace E. Brooks; Reed, Anna B. Weaver;
Reed, Lawrence 'Larry' D.; Regier, Eugene;
Reiff, Rylinn Zimmerman; Reil, Elva
Riley; Reimer,
Edith Mae Kaufman;
Rheinheimer, Floyd A.; Rheinheimer,
Marjorie O. Miller; Rhodes, Edwin Rohrer; Rife, Dr. Charles J.; Ringler,
Martha W.
Martin Brubaker; Ritter, James Allen; Roberts, Naomi J. Yoder;
Rohrer,
C. Kendig; Ropp, Katie Leona; Ropp,
Mattie Marie Miller;
Roth,
Velma Mae Short; Ruth, Mary Ella;
Ruth, Ruth K. Godshall; Rutt, Mary Alta Stauffer;
Rutt,
Nevin
Hursh;
Raber, Mary Milster Mitchell, 88, of Sugarcreek, OH died
September 6, 2010 at Walnut Creek, OH after a prolonged illness.
She was born August 29, 1922 at Cambridge, MA to Mason and Edward and
Dora (Otis) Mitchell. In 1953 at Pusan, South Korea she was
married to Ernest Raber.
Surviving are children, Chris (Carolyn) Raber; Eric (An) Raber; Mark
(Linda) Raber; and Philip (Myriam) Raber, 15 grandchildren, and a
sister, Rachel Archer.
A son, Tim Raber, and two brothers, Armistead Raber and Edward Raber
preceded her in death.
She served as a teacher and missionary in China and Korea from 1947-1959
Memorial services were held September 11, 2010 at First Mennonite
Church, Sugarcreek, OH with burial in Walnut Creek Mennonite Church
Cemetery, Walnut Creek, OH.
Submitted by: Jayne Byler,
Sugarcreek, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Raber, Sarah Ann Miller, 78, of Mount Eaton, died Monday, June
21, 2010, at Wooster Community Hospital after a brief illness. She was
born in Holmes Co., OH on May 4, 1932, to Aaron and Mary (Kauffman)
Miller. She married Raymond A. Raber on Jan. 15, 1952. He
survives. Sarah Ann was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite
Church near Berlin, OH.
Survived by her husband, are children, Esther (Jack) Cooper of Salt
Springs, FL; Marie (Robbie) Breene of Mobile, Ala.; Cindy (David)
Stefanski of Smithville, OH; Firman "Fritz" (Diane) Raber of Mount
Eaton, OH; Betty (Dean) Hershberger of Dundee, OH and James "JR"
(Tammy) Raber of Creston, PA; 11 grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; sisters, Fannie (Emanuel) Yoder of Winchester,
Tenn., Esther (Neal) Yoder of Millersburg, OH Naomi (Mose) Erb of
Sugarcreek and Mae (Albert) Miller of Berlin, OH; and a brother, Dennis
(Fannie) Miller of Berlin,OH.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Paul Miller.
Funeral service was June 26, 2010 at Pleasant View Mennonite Church
near Berlin, OH with pastors Myron Troyer and Glenn Coblentz
officiating. Burial was in Pleasant View Mennonite
cemetery.
Source: June 23, 2010, The Daily
Record, Wooster, OH
Subitted by: Leon Hertzler
Ramer, Gloria Lucille Shank
Nov. 8, 1927 - Oct. 21, 2010
ELKHART -- Gloria Lucille Ramer,
82, died Thursday (Oct. 21, 2010) at Elkhart General Hospital after a
brief illness.
She was born in Elkhart to Lowell and Mildred (Love) Shank on Nov. 8,
1927. On Sept. 30, 1949, she married Roy Ramer. He survives.
Also surviving are daughters Tena (Steve) Baker of Toledo, Ohio, and
Tammy (Mike) Funderburk of Elkhart; a son, Mark Ramer of Goshen; a
sister, Sharon Miller of Elkhart; seven grandchildren; and 14
great-grandchildren.
Gloria was a homemaker, a loving mother and grandmother, a member of
Yellow Creek Mennonite Church and a graduate of Concord High School.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at
Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen. The funeral
will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, 64901 C.R. 11,
Goshen, with one hour of viewing prior to the service. Pastor Wes
Bontreger will officiate. Burial will be in Yellow Creek Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to Mennonite Central Committee. Online
condolences may be sent by visiting www.rrefh.com.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
10/23/2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Ramer, Harvey W.
July 23, 1916 - Jan. 14, 2010
GOSHEN -- Harvey W. Ramer, 93,
of C.R. 13, formerly of New Paris, died at 10:40 p.m. Thursday (Jan.
14, 2010) in the home of his daughter, Lauretta.
He was born July 23, 1916, in Nappanee to Daniel and Ida (Weaver)
Ramer. On June 4, 1939, he married Selina B. Martin. She died Nov. 12,
2005.
Mr. Ramer is survived by three daughters, Lauretta (Clarence) Hoover of
Goshen, Judith (Elam) Martin of Viola, Wis., and Charlotte (Verlin)
Martin of Bristol; one daughter-in-law, Berdine Ramer of New Paris;
three sons, Ivan (Rachel) Ramer of Red Lake, Ontario, Canada, Keith
(Teri) Ramer of Nappanee and Charles (Kathy) Ramer of New Paris; two
sisters, Martha Kulp of New Paris and Grace Shaum of Goshen; 30
grandchildren; and 75 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Merle Ramer, March 6, 1992; one
grandson, Jonathon Ramer; one sister, Mabel Bauman; and one brother,
Floyd Ramer.
Mr. Ramer was a farmer and a member of Yellow Creek Wisler Mennonite
Church.
Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Monday at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home, 117 W. Waterford
St., Wakarusa. A family prayer service will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the
funeral home. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Yellow
Creek Wisler Mennonite Church. The home ministry will officiate. Burial
will be in Yellow Creek Frame Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to World Missionary Press. Visit www.rrefh.com
to send online condolences.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
11/16/2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Ramer, Roy L.
ELKHART -- Roy L. Ramer, 87,
Elkhart, died at 6:10 p.m. Friday (Dec. 31, 2010) at his residence.
He was born March 1, 1923, to John and Goldie (Wenger) Ramer in Elkhart
County. On Sept. 30, 1949, he married Gloria Lucille (Shank) Ramer. She
died Oct. 21, 2010.
Surviving are two daughters, Tena (Steve) Baker of Toledo, Ohio, and
Tammy (Mike) Funderburk of Elkhart; one son, Mark Ramer of Goshen; one
sister, Florence (Pete) Yoder of Middlebury; one brother, Carl Ramer of
Alberta, Canada; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were a sister, Nila Jean Flora, and a brother,
Lewis Ramer.
He worked as a carpenter for 45 years at Willie's Oakbrook Homes,
retiring in 1989. He was a member of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church.
Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at
Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen, and one hour
prior to the 10:30 a.m. service, Thursday at Yellow Creek Mennonite
Church. Pastor Wes Bontreger will officiate.
Burial will be in Yellow Creek Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to Elkhart County Hospice.
Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Jan. 2, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Ramer, Roy Lamar, 87, of
Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died December 31, 2010 at the same place.
He was born March 1, 1923 in Elkhart Co., IN to John & Goldie
(Wenger) Ramer. On September 30, 1949 in Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN
he was married to Gloria Shank, who died October 21, 2010.
Surviving are children, Mark Ramer; Tena Stutzman; and Tammy
Funderburk, 7 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held January 6, 2011 at Yellow Creek Mennonite
Church, Goshen, IN with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Gwen Hernley,
Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Ramer, Valeta Mae Wenger
NAPPANEE -- Valeta Mae Ramer,
90, died Saturday [June 12, 2010] at Elkhart General Hospital at 2:36
a.m.
She was born Sept. 15, 1919, in Goshen to Samuel W. and Clara (Martin)
Wenger. She married Monroe Ramer on Dec. 23, 1945.
He survives along with two daughters, Jane (Phil) Gingerich, Milford,
and Sharon Goss, Sullivan, Ill.; a son, Steven (Luanne) Ramer of
Nappanee; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were a sister, Mary L. Meyer; a brother, Burton
Wenger; and a granddaughter, Bonnie Ramer.
Valeta was a registered nurse. She had worked at Elkhart and Goshen
general hospitals, did private duty nursing and was a member of Salem
Mennonite Church.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday at
Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home, 117 W. Waterford St.,
Wakarusa. The service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Salem Mennonite Church,
New Paris, with the home ministry officiating. Burial will be in Salem
Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to World Missionary Press or
Mennonite Central Committee.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
6/13/2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Ranck, Robert H., 89, of Lancaster, PA died June 17, 2010 at
Lititz, PA from old age and cancer.
He was born July 22, 1920 at Rohrerstown, PA to David Herr and Susan
Kreider (Hostetter) Ranck. David was born March 16, 1895 and died
August 30, 1968. Susan was born August 5, 1894 and died November
28, 1984.
On June 24, 1972 at Lancaster, PA he was married to Alta M. Martin, who
was born April 19, 1929 and survives.
Surviving are children, John and Barbara Ranck, Jim and Judy Ranck,
Janet and Wilmer Martin, Jean and Howard Cann, Joe and Ann Ranck, Doug
and Joanne Ranck Dirks, 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and a
brother, Melvin H. Ranck.
Predeceased by first wife, Mildred (Denlinger) Ranck in 1947, his
second wife Pauline (Peifer) Ranck in 1970, and a sister, Mae Ranck.
Robert was founder of Robert H. Ranck, Inc. (Plumbing, Heating business
for 57 years), volunteered for MDS, Habitat for Humanity, Ten Thousand
Villages,
Meals on Wheels, and Landis Homes.
Memorial services were held June 21, 2010 at Rohrerstown Mennonite
Church, Rohrerstown, Lancaster Co., PA with burial in the adjoining
cemetery.
Submitted by: Joanne Ranck
Dirks, Lancaster, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Randolph, Brenda Kay Drake, 61, of Elkhart, IN died October 8,
2010 at the same place after a 15-year illness. She was born
January 9, 1949 at San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX to Wilbur and Pauline
(Taulbee) Drake. On June 17, 1976 at Eddyville, Lyon Co., KY she
was married to Donnie Randolph, who was born December 28, 1945 and
survives.
Surviving are children, Sandra (David) Lehman, Goshen; Howard Randolph,
Elkhart; James (Daphene) Huser, Elkhart; Ron Huser, Elkhart; and Bill
(Stephanie) Huser, Elkhart; twelve grandchildren, one great-grandchild.
Memorial services were held October 12, 2010 at Marion Mennonite
Church, Shipshewana, LaGrange Co., IN with burial in Chapel Hill
Memorial Gardens, Osceola, Penn Twp., St. Joseph Co., IN.
Submitted by: DeVonna R.
Allison, Shipshewana IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Redcay, Elsie M. Fenninger, 94, of Quarryville, PA, died
November 12, 2010, at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community.
She was born in Leacock Twp., Lancaster Co., PA to Edward and Lena
Denlinger Fenninger. She was the wife of the late Harold M. Redcay who
died in 1993.
She was a member of New Providence Mennonite Church, where she taught
Sunday School, was a pianist, and was active with Sewing Circle
including the Golden Agers. Elsie also volunteered at Black
Rock Retreat and Meals on Wheels.
Survived by 2 sons, Kenneth, husband of Grace Thomas Redcay of
Quarryville,PA; Harold, Jr. husband of Martha Frey Redcay of
Mountville, PA; daughter Jean, wife of James Horning of Lititz, PA. 11
grandchildren, and 26 great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband Harold and sons; Donald and Glenn
Redcay, a great grandson, Kevin Redcay, 2 brothers; Earl and Jere
Fenninger and her sister Elizabeth Hostetter.
Funeral Service was November 15, 2010 at New Providence Mennonite
Church, with Pastor Brent Musser and Pastor David Weaver
officiating. The burial was in New Providence Mennonite
Cemetery New Providence, PA.
Source: Reynolds Funeral Home,
Quarryville, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Redcay, Grace E. Brooks, 90, of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA died
September 15, 2010 at the same place. She was born October 11,
1919 to Elmer and Mary (Miller) Brooks and she was married to Elmer
Redcay, who is deceased.
Surviving are children, Robert Redcay, Jacqueline married to David
Evers, and Brenda married to John Dalziel, 4 grandchildren, and a
brother, Robert Brooks.
A sister, Ruth Duing preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held September 21, 2010 at Forest Hills
Mennonite Church, Leola, PA with burial in Eby Cemetery, Leola,
PA.
Submitted by: Norma Stauffer,
Leola, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Grace E. Redcay
Grace E. Redcay, 90, of
Lancaster, died on Wednesday, September 15, 2010. She was the daughter
of the late Amos and Mary (Miller) Brooks, and was the wife of the late
Elmer Redcay who died in 1966.
Mrs. Redcay worked as a cook for Leola Family Restaurant. She attended
the Forest Hills Mennonite Church. She enjoyed her monthly In For Fun
sewing group; her high school social circle; the church's sewing
circle; needlework, knitting and crochet.
She is survived by: two daughters, Jacqueline married to David Evers of
Landenberg, Brenda married to John Dalziel of Lancaster; a son, Robert
Redcay of Lancaster; four grandchildren, David (Janine) Evers Jr.,
Timothy Evers, Jonathan Dalziel, Brittany Dalziel; a brother, Robert
Brooks of Lancaster. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Duing.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2010, at 2:00
PM from the Forest Hills Mennonite Church, 100 Quarry Road, Leola, PA
17540. Friends may call at the church from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday. Burial
will take place in the Eby Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Forest Hills Mennonite Church, or
Hospice of Lancaster County, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.
Furman's - Leola.
Source: LancasterOnLine,
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Reed, Anna B. Weaver, 96, of Ephrata, PA went to be with her
Lord on Sunday, October 31, 2010 at Fairmount Homes. Anna, the daughter
of the late William H. and Lydia Z. Good Weaver, was born near
Churchtown, PA on January 22, 1914. On June 5, 1950, she married George
M. Reed, who preceded her in death on April 24, 1988.
Anna was a member of Blue Ball Mennonite Church. She was a dedicated
Christian wife, mother and homemaker. She was a great encouragement and
help to her family and much appreciated by them, having become their
stepmother at young ages after the death of their biological mother.
She was also a dedicated and diligent supporter of her husband in his
church leadership duties. She was dedicated to her Weaver family,
having written a book about the Weaver family history.
Anna is survived by six stepchildren: Harold E. Reed (Barbara), Lititz,
PA; Dorcas M. Danner (James), Hanover, PA; John E. Reed (Carolyn),
Wooster, OH; Paul E. Reed (Ethel), Dayton, VA; Ruth H. Reed of
Northampton, PA; and E. Irene Zimmerman (Jay), Denver, PA.
She was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Anna Mary Reed.
She is survived by 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Anna
was also preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Weaver, Barbara Gehman,
and Mabel Weaver; and brothers, Ivan, Benjamin, Elmer, and Paul E.
Weaver. She is survived by nieces and nephews of her Weaver family.
The family will receive friends at the Fairmount Homes Wheat Ridge
Chapel on Wednesday, Nov. 3, from 6 - 8 PM. The funeral service will be
conducted at Blue Ball Mennonite Church, Blue Ball, PA at 10:30 AM on
Thursday, Nov. 4, by the ministry of the Blue Ball congregation. Burial
will follow in the church cemetery. Eckenroth Funeral Home, Terre Hill,
is in charge of arrangements.
Intelligencer Journal - 11/2/2010
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Reed, Lawrence 'Larry' D. age 51, of Canton, passed away
suddenly Tuesday March 2, 2010. He was born in Canton on March 2, 1959
and graduated from GlenOak High School. Larry was a driver for W. L.
Logan Trucking Co. Prior employment includes Sugardale, Republic Steel
and the Press of Ohio. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast.
Preceded in death by his father, Lawrence J. Reed and sister, Patricia
Ann Reed.
He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Sharon; daughters, Heather
(Joe) McCoy of Texas and Julie (Jim) Martin of Homeworth; the loves of
his life, his grandchildren, Daniel and Gavin McCoy and Elizabeth and
Elaina Martin; mother, Jean Reed of Canton; sisters, Peggy (Kevin)
Grell of Canton, Sandi (Dave) Phillips of Georgia; mother-in-law,
Sylvia Erb of Hartville; other relatives and many good friends.
Calling hours are Saturday 4-8 p.m. at the Arnold Funeral Home 1517
Market Ave., N in Canton. Funeral services are Sunday 2 p.m. at
Hartville Mennonite Church 1470 Smith-Kramer Rd. with Pastor Ross
Miller officiating. Calling hours are one hour prior to services Sunday
in the church 1-2 p.m. At the family's request, in lieu of flowers,
please consider a contribution to Hartville Mennonite Church (memo on
check must be: Lawrence D. Reed Memorial Fund) PO Box 727, Hartville,
OH 44632.
Published in The Repository from
March 4 to March 5, 2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Reed,
Larry, 51, of Canton died March 2, 2010. He was born March
2, 1959 was married to Sharon Erb.
Memorial services were held March 7, 2010 at Hartville Mennonite
Church, Hartville, OH.
Submitted by: Hartville
Mennonite Church, Hartville, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Regier, Eugene, 77, of Turpin, Oklahoma died May 24, 2010 at the
same place from cancer. He was born February 20, 1933 at Turpin,
Oklahoma to Henry B. and Lena (Nachtigal) Regier. On August 12,
1953 he was married to Florence Dick, who survives.
Surviving are children, Bob Regier and wife Lynette; Alan Regier and
wife Jean; and Kerry Regier and wife Stacey, 6 grandchildren, 6
great-grandchildren, a brother, Arnold Regier, Liberal, Kansas; and a
sister, Tillie Schmidt, Marion, Kansas.
Two brothers, Dave Regier, and Henry Regier, and three sisters, Anna
Koehn, Agnes Buller, and Esther Epp preceded him in death.
Eugene was a member of Turpin Mennonite Church, served several years on
the Turpin School Board, and served as an agent for the Mennonite
Mutual Property Aid for many years.
Memorial services were held May 28, 2010 at Turpin Mennonite Church,
Turpin, Oklahoma with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Peter Emery,
Turpin, Oklahoma
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Reiff, Rylinn Zimmerman
MIFFLINBURG -
Rylinn Zimmerman Reiff,
son of Aaron Lynn and Janice Marie (Zimmerman) Reiff, of 288 Dorman
Lane, entered into the arms of Jesus at the time of his birth at 4 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 3, 2010 at the home of his parents, in Lewis Township.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his paternal
grandparents, Paul Z. and Louise M. Reiff, of Mifflinburg; maternal
grandparents, Ira R. and Arlene M. Zimmerman, of Millmont; paternal
great-grandmother, Laura Z. Reiff, of Millmont; paternal great
grandparents, Levi N. and Lydia M. Martin, of Mifflinburg; maternal
great-grandparents, Daniel M. and Alice H. Burkholder, of Mifflinburg;
maternal great-grandparents, Phares L. and Ada B. Zimmerman, of
Millmont; and maternal great great-grandmother, Lizzie W. Horst, of
Ephrata.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Mary Ellen
Zimmerman; and by his paternal great-grandfather, Aaron E. Reiff.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at the Mountain View Old
Order Mennonite Cemetery, 274 Kaiser Run Road, Millmont, with Bishop
Levi N. Martin and Phares L. Zimmerman, great-grandfathers of Rylinn,
officiating. The family is being served by the Schwartz-Adamo Funeral
and Cremation Services, 247 Chestnut St., Mifflinburg.
Sunbury Daily Item - 9/5/2010
Sunbury, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Reil, Elva Riley
Name: Mrs Elva Reil, 92
Died: February 9, 2010, in Crestview Care Center, Milford
In Loving Memory Of Elva Reil
Elva Reil, was born on April
18, 1917 at Alda, Nebraska to William and Sarah (Stutzman) Riley, the
third of twelve children and went to be with her Lord on Tuesday,
February 9, 2010 at Crestview Care Center in Milford, Nebraska at the
age of 92 years, 9 months and 22 days surrounded by her family.
She accepted Christ as her personal savior and was baptized in her
youth at East Fairview Mennonite Church. She attended country school in
Seward County and was later united in marriage to Wesley Reil on August
19, 1936 at Shenandoah, Iowa and to this union seven daughters and one
son, Doris, Nancy, Carol, Judy, Connie, Nona, Vickie and Wes were born.
Together they made their home in Crete where she was a devoted wife,
loving mother and grandmother. They moved to Pleasant Dale in 1964.
Elva was a professional cake baker and she baked many birthday and
wedding cakes until 1982. In her spare time, she loved playing rook and
dominoes, quilting and crocheting for her family and at the age of 90
took up painting. She made a special picture for each one of her
children and grandchildren. Elva was a faithful member of the Milford
Mennonite Church. She had a deep concern for the Spiritual welfare of
her family. Elva will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Elva is survived by children and spouses, Doris and Clyde Kremer, Canon
City, CO, Nancy and Roger Roth, Beaver Crossing, Carol and Gary
Yeackley, Milford, Judy and Jerrel Roth, Milford, Connie and Bill
Stauffer, Colorado Springs, CO, Nona and Rick French, Moundridge, KS,
Vickie and Larry Schweitzer, Friend, Wes and Deb Reil, Pleasant Dale,
38 grandchildren and spouses, 45 great-grand children, 2
great-great-grandchildren, sister, Naomi Yeackley, Milford, brother and
sister-in-law, Walt and Jane Riley, Seward, sisters-in-law, Lois Riley,
Milford, Sylvia Riley, Friend, Dorothy Reil, Lebanon, OR,
brother-in-law and spouse, Larry and Betty Springer, Milford, numerous
nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Wesley in 1983,
four brothers, Ernie, Harvey, Les and Ferman Riley, three sisters,
Mildred Detweiler, Mertice Hostetler and Vera Springer.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 13,
2010 at Milford Mennonite Church with Pastors Tim Springer and Audron
Siebert officiating. Interment is in the Milford Mennonite Cemetery.
Visitation is Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Lauber-Moore Funeral
Home, Milford, and from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Friday at the church. Viewing
also Saturday 1 hour prior at church. Memorials have been established
and are directed in care of the family. Pallbearers: Mike Kremer,
Wendell Roth, Denny Yeackley, Ryan Roth, Troy Stauffer, Tim Blaylock,
Stuart Schweitzer, Nate Reil. Honorary Pallbearers, Doug Kremer, Andy
Kremer, Matt Roth, Rick Roth, LaMar Reil and Nolan Reil. Lauber-Moore
Funeral Home, Milford, is entrusted with the care and arrangements.
Source: Lauber Moore Funeral
Home Obituary - Milford, NE
Submitted by: Ann Miller White
Lincoln NE
Reimer, Edith Mae Kaufman, 89, of Goshen, IN formerly of
Middlebury, IN died March 30, 2010 at The Maples at Waterford Crossing
Goshen, IN. She was born April 18, 1920 in Middlebury to Milton and
Effie (Hostetler) Kaufman. On July 15, 1951 in Kaiserslautern, Germany
she married Peter Reimer.
She was a member of the Forks Mennonite Church where she had been
active as a Sunday School teacher and had taught Bible School. She also
taught Bible studies outside of the church in the community.
Survivors include her husband, Peter Reimer, two daughters, Wanda Joy
Lepillez of Colorado Springs, CO, Ellen Dawn (Jim Curtsinger)) Reimer
of Grand Junction, CO; a son, Raymond Glen Reimer of Middlebury,
IN; two foster daughters, Adele Reimer of Goshen, IN, and Donna
Charles of Ft. Myers, FL; five grandchildren, nine foster
grandchildren, three foster great grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Emma
Yoder of Milo, ND.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Orvin, Vernon
and Leroy Kaufman, and a son-in-law Jean-Marc Lepillez.
Friends and family gathered at the Forks Mennonite Church on April 1,
2010 at 2:00 PM to go in procession to the graveside service at
Bontrager Cemetery, Middlebury. A memorial service followed at 4:00 PM
on at Forks Mennonite Church. Services were conducted by Rev.
Eldon Stoltzfus.
Source: Obit files of
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home Middlebury, IN
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Rheinheimer, Floyd A., 85, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died June
2, 2010 at the same place.
He was born May 31 1925 at Middlebury, IN to Clayton and Maude (Miller)
Rheinheimer. Clayton was born April 10, 1895 and died November
13, 1971. Maude was born September 24, 1899 and died January 8,
1987.
On December 24, 1949 at Middlebury, IN he was married to Katie Mae
Miller, who was born May 28, 1931 and died April 20, 1995.
Surviving are children, Dennis (Terry) Rheinheimer, Floyd L. (Cindy)
Rheinheimer, Shirley (Dale) Riegsecker, Linda (Mike) Young, Ron
(Kristan) Rheinheimer, 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, a
sister, Esther (Floyd) Hoover, and two brothers, Ivan Rheinheimer, and
Ernest Rheinheimer.
Two sisters, Pauline Schrock, and Lois Blosser, three brothers, Alfert
Rheinheimer, Maynard Rheinheimer, and John Rheinheimer, and a
granddaughter, Victoria Rheinheimer preceded him in death.
Floyd worked as a custodian and bus driver for the Middlebury Schools
until 1968, and later as a respiratory therapist, retiring from Goshen
General Hospital. He was a World War II Navy veteran and a member
of First Mennonite Church, Middlebury.
Memorial services were held June 5, 2010 at First Mennonite Church,
Middlebury, IN with burial in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury, IN.
Submitted by: DeRoy Kauffman,
Middlebury, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Rheinheimer, Marjorie O. Miller
Oct. 22, 1918-July 3, 2010
TOPEKA - Marjorie O. Rheinheimer,
91, died Saturday at 4:55 p.m. at the Life Care Center in LaGrange. She
was born Oct. 22, 1918, in LaGrange to Homer J. and Lizzie (Troyer)
Miller. She married Timothy Rheinheimer on Oct. 22, 1938. He died
March 6, 1993.
Marjorie was a dedicated homemaker and had worked at the Milky Way
restaurant in Topeka for several years and was very well known for her
delicious homemade pies. She was also a member of Maple Grove
Church in Topeka. She was a lifetime area resident.
She is survived by 11 children: Velda (Joe) Ryder, Topeka; Barbara
(Alan) Frain, LaGrange; Margaret (Frank) Hall, Wolcottville; Vivian
(James) Wiley, South Bend; Delmer (Elizabeth) Rheinheimer, LaGrange;
Duane (Heidi) Rheinheimer, LaGrange; Donald (Jan) Rheinheimer, Ecuador;
Douglas (Jeanie) Rheinheimer, Wolcottville; Michael (Lisa) Rheinheimer,
Warsaw; 25 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and two sisters,
Margaret Miller, Goshen; and Barbara (Norman) Hostetler, Topeka.
She was preceded in death by her husband; two children, Vonda Fought
and Infant Delores Rheinheimer; an infant granddaughter, Amy Yoder; a
great-granddaughter, Danielle Frain; her parents; and a brother, Calvin
Miller.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to the 10
a.m. funeral service Tuesday at Maple Grove Church, 806 S. Main St.,
Topeka, with the Pastor Barry St. Clair officiating. Burial will
be in Shore Cemetery, Shipshewana.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Maple Grove Church,
Topeka. Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier, is assisting the family
with arrangements.
The Goshen News, Goshen, IN
7/4/2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Rhodes, Edwin Rohrer, 84, of Dayton, died July 16, 2010, at
Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Mr. Rhodes was born on Feb. 14,
1926, in Rockingham County, and was a son of the late Samuel L. and
Ella A. Rohrer Rhodes.
Mr. Rhodes was a carpenter, farmer and member of the Pleasant View Old
Order Mennonite Church.
On March 12, 1952, he married the former Irene Amanda Good, who
preceded him in death in 1979.
He is survived by three sons, Dennis and wife, Carol, of Harrisonburg,
George and wife, Regina, of Mount Crawford, and Wayne and wife, Kathy,
of Luray; and two daughters, Carol Showalter and husband, Everette, of
Bridgewater, and Lois Reesor and husband, Dale, of Markham,
Ontario. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. Surviving siblings are Anna Ruth Showalter of
Dayton, Roy Rhodes of Dayton, Marvin Rhodes of Scottsville, Ky., Lena
Whitmer of Clover Hill, Betty Horst of Dayton, Joseph Rhodes of
Montezuma, Homer Rhodes of Dayton, Edna Martin of Dayton, and Charles
Rhodes of Dayton.
Mr. Rhodes was preceded in death by two siblings, Wilda Beery and Eva
Burkholder.
Ministers of the Pleasant View Old Order Mennonite Church will conduct
the funeral service Monday, July 19, 2010, at 10 a.m. The body will be
at Carol and Everette Showalter's home at 1293 Dinkel Ave.,
Bridgewater, from noon until 9 p.m. Saturday, where friends may
call. On Sunday, the body will be moved to Betty and Mark Horst's
home at 5544 Swope Road, Dayton, where friends and neighbors may visit
after 4 p.m. McMullen Funeral Home in Harrisonburg is in charge
of arrangements.
Daily News Record - 7/17/2010
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Rife, Dr. Charles J., 96, formerly of Lemoyne, PA, died
September 25, 2010 at his family's home in Mechanicsburg, PA. He was
born March 14, 1914.
Dr. Rife graduated from Lemoyne High School. He continued on to further
his collegiate studies and graduated from Lehigh Valley University,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and Harvard
University. Dr. Rife attended the Reformed Mennonite Church
in Middlesex, PA. He served in the military, was formerly employed by
General Electric (GE), and subsequently practiced ophthalmology in Camp
Hill, PA for 33 years. He was a member of the medical staff of Wills
Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, and Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp
Hill, PA.
Survived by four great nephews, a great niece, and several cousins.
Memorial services was September 27, 2010 at the Middlesex Reformed
Mennonite Church, Carlisle, PA with his minister Glenn M. Gross
officiating. Burial was in the convenience of the family in Enola
Cemetery, Enola, PA.
Source: Obit. Files of Malpezzi
Funeral Home, Mechanicsburg, PA
Subitted by: Leon Hertzler
Ringler, Martha W. Martin Brubaker, 88, of East Earl Township,
Lancaster County, died October 15, 2010, in the home of her son, John
M. Brubaker, Maxatawny Township, Berks County. She was the wife of
Samuel K. Ringler whom she married March 5, 1998. Her first husband,
Benjamin H. Brubaker died June 22, 1991. Born September 30, 1922 in
Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County, she was a daughter of the late
Henry N. and Mary W. (Weaver) Martin. She was a member of the Groffdale
Conference of Mennonites and attended the Spring Grove Mennonite
Church, Lancaster County.
Survivors: Husband; sons, Walter M. husband of Vera B. (Reiff)
Brubaker, Fleetwood, John M. husband of Laura B. (Weaver) Brubaker,
Kutztown, and Nevin M. husband of Pauline B. (Martin) Brubaker,
Hamburg; daughters, Esther M. (Brubaker) wife of Leon Z. Shirk, Withee,
Wis. and Anna M. (Brubaker) wife of Alvin L. Hoover, Curtiss, Wis.;
Step sons, Noah S. husband of Kathryn H. (Stauffer) Ringler, Terre
Hill, Ivan S. husband of Irene W. (Martin) Ringler, Narvon, Aaron S.
husband of Brenda Ringler, Lititz, Roy S. husband of Miriam M. (Weaver)
Ringler, Goshen, Ind. and Samuel S. husband of Eileen (Benner) Ringler,
Narvon; Step daughters, Naomi S. (Ringler) wife of Ivan M. Zeiset, East
Earl, Eva S. (Ringler) wife of Paul M. Brubaker, East Earl, Verna S.
(Ringler) wife of Marvin M. Martin, Goshen, Ind., Sue Etta S. (Ringler)
wife of Earl H. Stauffer, New Holland and Elsie Marie S. (Ringler) wife
of Mark K. Weaver, New Paris, Ind. Other survivors include brothers,
David W. husband of Lizzie H. (Rissler) Martin, Narvon, Ivan W. husband
of Ruth M. (Zimmerman) Martin, East
Earl and Levi W. husband of Anna G. (Reiff) Martin, New Holland. There
are 83 grandchildren and 168 great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her first husband Ben; daughters, Ida M.
Brubaker and Nora M. (Brubaker) Nolt; son-in-law Luke H. Nolt; two
infant daughters; grandson Harvey B. Nolt; sister Mary W. (Martin)
Wenger and brothers Amos W. Martin and Weaver W. Martin.
Services: Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at
9:00 a.m. from her son, John M. Brubaker's residence, 721 Siegfriedale
Road, Maxatawny Township, with services continuing at Center Mennonite
Church at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be in Center Mennonite Church
Cemetery, Kutztown. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, from 2:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in her son John's residence.
Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., Kutztown, is in charge of arrangements.
Intelligencer Journal -
10/16/2010
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Ritter, James Allen, 50, Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., VA died
August 21, 2010 at the same place. He was born October 27, 1959
in Rockingham Co., VA to Clayton and Elsie (Witmer) Ritter. On
June 24, 2006 he was married to Deborah L. Ritter, who survives.
Surviving are a sister, Brenda & Willard Rexrode, a brother,
Clayton Eugene & Annette Ritter, and a sister, Sandra & Steven
Lucas.
Memorial services were held August 26, 2010 at Harrisonburg Mennonite
Church, Harrisonburg, VA with burial in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens,
Harrisonburg.
Submitted by: Ann B. Hensley,
Harrisonburg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Roberts, Naomi J. Yoder, 89, of Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., VA
died November 30, 2010 at the same place. She was born May 1,
1921 at Belleville, PA to Samuel M. and Ruth (Byler) Yoder. On
June 18, 1950 she was married to Roy C. Roberts, who was born October
2, 1912 and died March 27, 2009.
Surviving are two daughters, Sarah Holmes/Don, and Rebecca
Scott-Mitchell/Mark,
4 grandchildren, a sister, Nancy Smith/Kent, and a brother, Warren
Yoder.
A son, Benjamin and two brothers, Samuel Yoder, and Richard Yoder
preceded her in death.
Memorial services will be held April 2, 2011 at Cedar Grove United
Methodist Church, Harrisonburg, VA with burial in the adjoining
cemetery.
Submitted by: Ann B. Hensley,
Harrisonburg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Rohrer, C. Kendig, 80, of Manheim, PA died January 31, 2010 at
Hospice of Lancaster County, Mount Joy, PA. He was born in Lancaster,
PA to Clayton G. and B. Verna Kendig Rohrer. He was the husband of
Kathryn "Kitty" Huber Rohrer and they celebrated their 58th wedding
anniversary on December 8, 2009.
He was a member of East Petersburg Mennonite Church.
Survived by his wife and four children, Arlene H. wife of J. Robert
Zimmerman, James H. husband of Sue Anne Elliott Rohrer, Carl H. husband
of Roberta J. Groff Rohrer all of Manheim, PA; Kathy H. wife of Kenneth
R. Leaman of Lancaster, PA; nine grand children, Briana S. wife of
Nathaniel L. Baum, Brittany A., J. Austin, Renee A., Stephanie M. and
Adam K. Rohrer, Katelyn A. and Kyle D. Leaman and Alecia I. Rohrer;
daughter-in-law, Patti A. Whitcomb Rohrer of Lancaster, PA.
He was preceded in death by a son, Paul H. Rohrer, twin granddaughters,
Kelsey E. and Kayla E. Rohrer and a brother, Robert K. Rohrer.
A funeral service was February 6, 2010 at East Petersburg Mennonite
Church, with Pastors K. Eugene Forrey, Glen M. Sell and Bill Blank
officiating. Interment was in East Petersburg Mennonite Cemetery,East
Petersburg, PA.
Source: LOL February 3, 2010
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Ropp, Katie Leona, 95, of Hesston, Harvey Co., Kansas died June
8, 2010 at the same place. She was born January 5, 1915 at
Pigeon, Michigan to Moses S. and Katherine (Eimen) Ropp.
Her brother and sisters, Cleora Ropp Spicher; Blanche Ropp Miller; Alta
Ropp Erb; Rozetta Ropp Miller; and Omar Ropp preceded her in death.
She was employed by Hesston College for 42 years--2 years as matron and
40 years in accounting in the business office.
Memorial services were held June 12, 2010 at Schowalter Villa Chapel,
Hesston, KS with burial in Eastlawn Cemetery, Hesston.
Submitted by: Norma Diller,
Hesston, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Ropp, Mattie Marie Miller
March 20, 1932-Nov. 10, 2010
KALONA, Iowa -
Mattie Marie (Miller) Ropp, 78,
formerly of Bremen, Ind., died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the home of
Elson Ropp where she lived following a period of declining health.
She was married to Uriah M. Schwartz who preceded her in death. She
married Eldon G. Ropp in January 1992. He survives.
Other survivors include three sons and six daughters, Jacob U.
(Delores) Schwartz, Bremen, Ind., Joe U. (Florence) Schwartz, Bronson,
Mich., Rudy (Polly) Schwartz, Choateau, Okla., Anna Marie (Mervin)
Mast, Nappanee, Ind., Rosella U. (Henry) Wagler, DeGraff, Ohio, Susan
Mae (Eli) Schwartz, Hamilton, Ind., Katie Irene (Merlin) Hochstetler,
Nappanee, Ind., and Edna U. (Perry) Borntrager, Etna Green, Ind.; three
stepsons and five stepdaughters, Elson (Arlene ) Ropp, Kalona, Sanford
Ropp, Millersburg, Ind., Ira (JoAnn) Ropp Milford, Ind., Catherine
Ropp, Kalona, Margaret (Martin) Yoder, Nappanee, Ind., Delores (Jacob)
Schwartz, Bremen, Ind., Rebecca Ropp, Elkhart, Ind., and Inez Ropp,
Nappanee, Ind.
Services will be in Kalona at the Elson Ropp residence Saturday at 9
a.m.
The viewing will be in Hazelton Saturday starting at 2 p.m., with the
funeral set for 9 a.m. Sunday at the Reuben Schwartz residence, 1175
Henley Ave., Hazelton, Iowa.
Burial will follow at North Cemetery, Hazelton.
Yoder-Powell Funeral Home, Kalona, is assisting the family with
arrangements.
Goshen News, Goshen, IN
November 11, 2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Roth, Velma Mae Short, 88, of Archbold, Fulton Co., OH died June
26, 2010 at the same place from natural causes. She was born May
31, 1922 at Archbold to Adam H. and Edith (Roth) Short. In May
1947 at Archbold she was married to Amos Roth, who died in May 1990.
Surviving is a brother, Marlin (Velda) Roth.
A daughter, Elaine Roth and two brothers, Richard Roth and Russell Roth
preceded her in death.
Velma enjoyed quilting, cooking, traveling, and camping. She
worked at the Doughbox Bakery after retiring from LaChoy.
Memorial services were held July 1, 2010 at Central Mennonite Church,
Archbold, OH with burial in Pettisville Cemetery, Pettisville, Fulton
Co., OH.
Submitted by: Dana Short,
Archbold, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Ruth, Mary Ella, 100, of Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA died
December 20, 2010 at the same place. She was born October 3, 1910
at Harleysville, Montgomery Co., PA to Henry M. and Mary Grater
(Landes) Ruth.
Three brothers, Paul Ruth, Alpheus Ruth, and Henry Ruth, and two
sisters, Bessie Rittenhouse, and Eva Kratz preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held dece 27, 2010 at Salford Mennonite Church,
Harleysville, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Bradley W.
Alderfer
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Ruth, Ruth K. Godshall, 82 of Hilltown Twp., Bucks Co., PA died
March 18, 2010 at Quakertown Center. Born in Vernfield, PA to William
S. and Sallie ( Koffel) Godshall.
Ruth was married to the late Clarence F. Ruth. She attended the Line
Lexington Mennonite Church.
Survived by a daughter, Jennie; two sons, Abe and Jake; a sister, Naomi
Halteman; and a sister-in-law, Marion Godshall.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Marvin, William and Elmer
Godshall; and three sisters, Mary Hackman, Iva Hackman and Sadie
Landis.
Funeral service was March 20, 2010 at Anders Detweiler Funeral Home
& Crematory, Souderton, PA.
Source: The Reporter, Lansdale,
PA March 23, 2010
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Rutt, Mary Alta Stauffer, 86, of Ephrata, PA died December 16,
2010 at Fairmount Homes Inc. She was born in Lancaster Co., PA to
Norman and Mary (Habecker) Stauffer she was the wife of the late Frank
B. Rutt. She was a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church and a former
member of Stauffer Mennonite Church in Hershey, PA.
Survived by her son: Kenneth S., husband of Karen S. (Frank) Rutt of
Souderton, PA; three daughters: Lauretta Mae, wife of Gerald W.
Eshleman of Hephzibah, GA; Marianne, wife of Ronald L. Zimmerman of
Ephrata, PA; and Norma Jean Rutt of Ephrata, PA; 13 grandchildren, and
26 great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two
brothers, Wayne and Henry. Funeral service was December 20, 2010,
at the Groffdale Mennonite Brick Church, Leola, PA with ministers Glen
Sell, Tom Eshleman and Frank Zeager officiating. Interment was in the
Bosslers Mennonite Cemetery, Elizabethtown, PA.
Source: Stradling Funeral Homes,
Inc., Akron/Ephrata, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Rutt, Nevin Hursh, 52, of Bernville, died unexpectedly in a farm
accident on January 14, 2010. He was a loving husband of Mary Ann
Martin Rutt with whom he celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary on
June of 2009. He was born in Ephrata, Lancaster County, a son of Ervin
and Mary Hursh Rutt, Manheim.
He was a self-employed farmer, raising produce and selling it along
Route 183 at the Bernville Fire Co. He was a member of the Martin's
Mennonite Church of the Weaverland Conference, Womelsdorf.
He was a loving father of three daughters: Trisha wife of Marlin
Sensenig, Jones-town; Kendra wife of Keith Zimmerman, Denver; Sherina
wife of Brian Sensenig, Reamstown; three sons: Ryan husband of Bethany
Martin Rutt, Stevens; Austin Rutt and Jerlin Rutt, both at home. He
will be missed by his nine grandchildren. He is also survived by five
brothers: Delmar husband of Nancy Martin Rutt, NY; Jay Ervin husband of
Marian Martin Rutt, Womelsdorf; Lynford husband of Erma High Rutt,
Newmanstown; Joel husband of Irene Fox Rutt, Manheim; Arlin husband of
Jody Martin Rutt, Grenada; three sisters: Vanita wife of Michael
Martin, Bernville; LuAnne wife of Harold Fox, Newmanstown; Rhoda wife
of Mark Wenger, Mifflinburg.
Funeral service will be held Monday at 9:30 AM in the Martin's
Mennonite Church, Church Road, Womelsdorf. Interment will be made in
the adjoining church cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to
4:00 PM and 6 to 8:00 PM at the Fairview Mennonite Reception Center,
Jackson Road, Lebanon, PA. Please Omit Flowers. Clauser Funeral Home,
Inc. is handling the arrangements.
Intelligencer Journal - 1/16/2010
Lancaster, PA
Robert Fish
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