Witmer, Dale E., 62, of East Petersburg, PA died February 28,
2010, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Born in Lancaster, PA
to J. Stanley and Ethel (Wenger) Witmer of Lancaster, PA. He was the
husband of Jeanne M. (Wert) Witmer, and they celebrated their 42nd
wedding anniversary in December of last year.
A lifelong member of Erisman Mennonite Church. He acted in many
leadership roles there, including serving as Deacon, Church Chairman,
and adult Sunday school teacher. He cared deeply about missions and
served on the board of Eastern Mennonite Missions and as treasurer for
Fundameno. As a part of his work with Fundameno, he helped establish
the Bezaleel school in Guatemala. He served two years in alternate
service at the Winchester Memorial Hospital in Virginia.
Surviving is his wife Jeanne and parents are four sons: Donovan husband
of Julie Roberts Witmer of Lancaster, PA; Douglas husband of Rebecca
Thut Witmer, Denison Witmer husband of Jennie Noakes, David Witmer all
of Philadelphia, PA; four grandchildren: Juan, Salena, Ruben, and
Noemi, a brother, Jay husband of Elsie Witmer and a sister, Linda
Witmer all of Lancaster, PA.
A Celebration of Life Service was March 7, 2010 at the Erisman
Mennonite Church, Interment will be private and at the convenience of
the family in Erisman Mennonite Cemetery Manheim, PA.
Source: LOL March 2, 2010
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Witmer, Edith S. Martin, 84, formerly of New Holland, entered
into rest on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Fairmount Homes Retirement
Community, Ephrata. Her husband of 59 years, Clarence N. Witmer, passed
away in June 2010. Born in Earl Township, she was the daughter of the
late Clayton O. and Fianna K. Sensenig Martin.
She is survived by a daughter, Joyce E., wife of Lester S. Wenger, of
Terre Hill, a son, James E., husband of Dorothy (Good) Witmer, of
Ephrata; 2 grandchildren, Matthew G., husband of Monica Witmer,
Stevens, and Sarah E., wife of Dwayne Hoover, Myerstown; 5 great
grandsons; 2 sisters, Dora S. Deemer, of Stevens, and Rachel S., wife
of Clarence S. Auker, of Ephrata; and a brother, Elmer S., husband of
Margaret L., of Denver.
In addition to her husband, Edith was preceded in death by a son Robert
Clarence, sisters, Emma S. and Miriam S. Martin, and brothers, Edwin
S., Israel S., William S., and Paul S., husband of Erma F. Martin, of
Lancaster.
Edith was a homemaker and member of Martindale Mennonite Church,
Weaverland Conference.
Friends are respectfully invited to attend the viewing on Monday,
January 3, from 5 to 8 PM, at the Fairmount Homes Wheat Ridge Chapel,
333 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday,
January 4 at 9:30 AM, at the Martindale Mennonite Church, Martindale
Rd., Ephrata, with Bishop Amos G. Martin officiating. Interment will be
in the adjoining church cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by
Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Intelligencer Journal -
12/31/2010
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Wyse, Glenn Daniel, 76, of Wauseon, Fulton, OH died May 22, 2010
at Defiance, Defiance Co., OH from natural causes. He was born
December 26, 1933 at Wauseon to Ira and Mable (Mull) Wyse.
Surviving is a brother, Paul E. Wyse.
A sister, Marilyn Wyse, and a brother, Daniel Lee Wyse preceded him in
death.
He worked at Lugbill's Livestock Auction and was interested in field
engines.
Memorial services were held May 27, 2010 at Central Mennonite
Church, Archbold, Fulton Co., OH with burial in Pettisville
Cemetery, Pettisville, Fulton Co., OH.
Submitted by: Dana Short,
Archbold, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Wyse, Richard, 80, of Archbold, Fulton Co., OH died August 24,
2010 at the same place. He was born August 27, 1929 to Leland and
Ilva (King) Wyse and was married to Grace Prough.
Surviving are children, Patrick (Carleen); Rhonda( Brent) McGraw; Beth
(James) Wall; and Becky (Jeff) Rupp, 9 grandchildren, and 1
great-grandchild.
Memorial services were held August 28, 2010 at Lockport Mennonite
Church, Stryker, Williams Co. OH.
Submitted by: Barb Crossgrove,
Stryker, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Yoder, Abigail Faith, 10, of Pettisville, Ohio died December 12,
2010 at Toledo, Ohio from injuries in an accident.
She was born November 14, 2000 at Wauseon, Ohio to Douglas and Jennifer
(Knight) Yoder. Douglas was born September 18, 1963 and
survives. Jennifer was born November 16, 1964 and died December
11, 2010 from injuries in the same accident.
Surviving Siblings: Stephanie (Timothy) Slye of Springfield (Ohio),
Michelle Yoder of Harrisonburg (Virginia), Kirstin Yoder and Tessa
Yoder; two brothers, Caleb Yoder and Micah Yoder.
A brother, Douglas Andrew Yoder preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held December 20, 2010 at North Clinton
Mennonite Church, Wauseon, Ohio.
Submitted by: Audrey Rupp,
Wauseon, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Jennifer Yoder
Abigail Yoder
PETTISVILLE -- Jennifer K. Yoder, 46, of Pettisville, passed away
Saturday afternoon December 11, 2010, from injuries sustained in an
automobile accident near Swanton. Her daughter, Abigail Faith Yoder,
10, passed away Sunday afternoon, December 12, 2010, at St. Vincent
Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, from injuries sustained in the accident.
Jennifer was born November 16, 1964, at Bryn Mawr, Pa., the daughter of
Joyce (Filer) Knight and Daniel Knight, and married Douglas Yoder on
June 1, 1985. She was a 1982 graduate of Radnor High School at Radnor,
Pa., and attended Eastern Mennonite College, where she met Doug. A
Pettisville resident the past 16 years, Jennifer worked at Sunday's
Market in Pettisville and was a waitress and caterer at Sauder Village
in Archbold. Jennifer was also a volunteer at Pettisville Schools' HOST
reading program and Fulton Manor where she was involved in playing
bingo with residents. She was a member of North Clinton Mennonite
Church in Wauseon where she was a junior high youth group leader.
She is survived by her husband, Douglas, who was also involved in the
accident and sustained non-life threatening injuries; six children,
Stephanie (Timothy) Slye of Springfield Ohio, Michelle Yoder of
Harrisonburg Va., Kirstin Yoder, Tessa Yoder, Caleb Yoder and Micah
Yoder; her mother, Joyce (Filer) Knight; brothers, Charles and Edward;
sister, Carol Flaig; and half sister, Gwendolyne Knight.
Abigail Faith Yoder was born November 14, 2000, in Wauseon, the
daughter of Douglas and Jennifer (Knight) Yoder. She was in the fourth
grade at Pettisville School, attended North Clinton Mennonite Church
and was an active member in the Junior Choral Society.
She is survived by her father, Douglas; four sisters, Stephanie
(Timothy) Slye of Springfield, Ohio, Michelle Yoder of Harrisonburg,
Va., Kirstin Yoder and Tessa Yoder; two brothers, Caleb Yoder and Micah
Yoder; maternal grandmother, Joyce Knight of Rosemont, Pa.; paternal
grandparents, LaMar and Dianne (Nafziger) Yoder of Pettisville;
great-grandparent, Lodema Nafziger of Pettisville.
Joint services will be held on Monday, December 20, at 11 a.m. at North
Clinton Mennonite Church in Wauseon with Pastors Glenn Coblentz, Brad
Faler, and Wendell and Melanie Nofziger officiating. Friends may call
at North Clinton Mennonite Church from 3-8 p.m. on Sunday, December 19.
Short Funeral Home in Archbold has been entrusted with the
arrangements. There is a benevolent fund established at North Clinton
Mennonite Church in Wauseon, Ohio, for the family.
www.ShortFuneralHome.com.
The Crescent-News, Defiance, OH
December 17, 2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Yoder, Ada J. Miller
Feb. 25, 1929 - Oct. 21, 2010
NAPPANEE --
Ada J Yoder, 81,
of Nappanee, died in her home at 3 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, after
a brief illness.
She was born in Kosciusko County to John E. and Mary Alice Yoder Miller
on Feb. 25, 1929. Ada was a lifetime resident of the Nappanee area.
She married Eldon Yoder on Dec. 24, 1946, in Nappanee. He survives.
Surviving along with her husband are three daughters, Lois (Clell)
Kandel of Nappanee, Peg (Joe) Leatherman of Syracuse and Jean Yoder of
Goshen; four granddaughters, Staci Kandel, Shana Fitzpatrick, Jessica
Taylor and Angie Leatherman; and one sister, Miriam (Ura) Hochstetler
of Nappanee. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister,
Joan Miller.
She was a homemaker and she also worked many years at the Anglemeyer
Clinic in Nappanee. She was a longtime member of North Main Street
Mennonite Church, Nappanee, and was known for her words of
encouragement through letter writing and card ministry.
Friends and family may call at Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral
Home, Nappanee, from 2 to 8 p.m. today. Friends may join the family for
burial at 1 p.m. Sunday in South Union Cemetery. The funeral service
will follow at 2 p.m. at North Main Street Mennonite Church. The Rev.
Ruben Chupp, assisted by the Rev. Janet Mc-Fall Brown, will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be given to Family Christian Development
Center, Nappanee; Care at Home and Hospice Services; and Goshen General
Hospital.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
10/23/2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Yoder Ada J. Miller, 81, of Nappanee, Kosciusko Co., IN died
October 21, 2010 at the same place. She was born February 25,
1929 at Nappanee, IN to John E. and Mary Alice (Yoder) Miller. On
December 24, 1946 in Nappanee she was married to Eldon Yoder, who
survives.
Surviving are three daughters, Lois (Clell) Kandel, Peg (Joe)
Leatherman, and Jean Yoder, 4 grandchildren, and a sister Miriam (Ura)
Hochstetler.
A sister, Joan Miller preceded him/her in death.
Memorial services were held October 24, 2010 at North Main St.
Mennonite Church, Nappanee, IN with burial in South Union Cemetery,
Nappanee, Elkhart Co., IN.
Submitted by: Rhonda
Hochstedler, Nappanee, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Yoder, Albert J., of Austin, MN died October 4, 2010, at his
home. He was born July 17, 1934, to John and Lena (Miller) Yoder, Jr.
in Kalona, IA. He was united in marriage to Cleola Miller on September
23, 1954, in Kalona, IA. The couple resided in Kalona, IA and in 1972,
they moved to Princeton, MO, 1977 to Richland Center, WI and the last
26 years in rural Austin, MN.
Survived by his wife, Cleola and son, Leslie (Brenda) Yoder,
Constantine, MI; two daughters, Grace (Nelson) Troyer, and Rose (Nate)
Miller, both of Apple Creek, OH; ten grandchildren; four great
grandchildren; three brothers, Rueben Yoder, Kalona, IA; Simon (Mary
Susan) Yoder, Keota, IA; Dennis (Judith) Yoder, Kalona, IA; four
sisters, Ida (Willard) Yoder, Kalona, IA; Anna Mae (Lester) Coblentz,
Princeton, KY; Emma (Cephas) Yoder, Kalona, IA; and Nina (William)
Bontrager, Millersburg, IN.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Lydia
Borntrager; Amelia Yoder, and Mary Yoder.
The funeral service was October 8, 2010, at Fairview Mennonite Church
in Kalona, IA with Pastor Dennis Martin, Pastor Arnold Skrivseth and
Pastor Perry Miller co-officiating. Interment will be in the Fairview
Mennonite Church Cemetery in Kalona, Iowa.
Source: Yoder-Powell Funeral
Home, Kalona, IA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Yoder, Alvin M.
Oct. 15, 1919- Oct. 14, 2010
BIG PRAIRIE, Fla. --
Alvin M. Yoder,
90, has had a change of address, he is now with his Heavenly Father.
Alvin passed away from this life Thursday (Oct. 14, 2010) at Glendora
Nursing Home.
He was born Oct. 15, 1919, in Nappanee, Ind., to Menno W. and Malinda
(Miller) Yoder. He married Clara Jane Miller on Jan. 27, 1949. She
passed away Oct. 31, 2009.
He was a member of the Amish Church, and was self-employed as a
carpenter. He had worked as a greeter at a restaurant in Sarasota and
as such, he knew no strangers, and everyone was a friend.
Alvin loved his grandchildren and the time he spent playing with them.
He was involved with the Red Cross as a volunteer and had served his
country during World War II in the U.S. Army in Hawaii.
Surviving are one daughter, Deborah Mast of Walnut Creek; and six sons,
Paul (Tammy), Andrew (Rita), Rueben, Robert (Linda), Phillip (Karen)
and Daniel (Daphne), all of Sarasota; 12 grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; four brothers, Amos (Marie) of Sarasota, Owen
(Elnora) of Nappanee, Willie (Leanna) of Belle Center and Ervin
(Amanda) of Shipshewana, Ind.; three sisters, Lizzie Hochstetler, Laura
(Ray) Nisley and Sylvia (Devon) Fingerle, all of Sarasota; and two
sisters-in-law, Amanda Yoder of Sarasota and Maryanna Yoder of Etna
Green, Ind.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by one son, James;
one sister, Gertie Yoder; three brothers, Lester, Levi and Emmon; and
one son-in-law, Ray Mast.
Visitation was Saturday at Schlabach Funeral Home in Shreve.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday with pastor Jake Shrock
officiating at Tourist Mennonite Church in Pinecraft, where friends may
call one hour prior to the services.
Burial will be in Sunnyside Cemetery, Sarasota.
Packer Funeral Home in Sarasota is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice & Palliative Care of
Greater Wayne County, 2525 Back Orrville Road, Wooster, OH 44691.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
10/17/2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Yoder, Enos D., 84, of Goshen, IN died August 25, 2010, at
Goshen General Hospital.
He was born August 9, 1926 in Arthur, Illinois, to David Y. and Mattie
(Schrock) Yoder. He married Irma Mae Miller on October 14,
1950.
Survived by his wife Irma and eight children, James (Cheryl) Yoder of
Goshen, IN; Lois (Duane) Miller of New Paris, IN; Nina (David)
Stoltzfus of Lititz, PA; Enos (Monica) Yoder, Jr. of Goshen, IN; John
(Janine) Yoder of Ellensburg, WA; Steven (Tina) Yoder of Goshen, IN;
Daniel (Karen) Yoder of Middlebury, IN and Mark (Cindy) Yoder of
Carmel, IN; 20 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a sister,
Lydia Stutzman of Arthur, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Luque Petersheim; four
brothers and four sisters.
A member of Mt. Joy Conservative Mennonite Church. Funeral service was
August 29, 2010 at Mt. Joy Conservative Mennonite Church with Pastor
Ben Shirk and nephew, Gary Miller of Maple City Chapel officiating.
Burial will follow in Miller Cemetery, Goshen, IN.
Source: Obit files of Yoder-Culp
Funeral Home, Goshen, IN
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Yoder, David
GOSHEN --
David Yoder, 91, of
Goshen, died at 5:07 a.m. Sunday (Dec. 5, 2010), at the Gables at
Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. He had been a patient there since Oct. 6.
He was born Nov. 18, 1919. in Greenwood, Del., to the late David S. and
Savilla Bender Yoder.
He is survived by two daughters, Ilva (David) Hertzler of Milford,
Del., and Karen (Steve) Miller of Goshen; two sons, Don (Marlene) Yoder
of Pulaski, Va., and Ken (Kathy) Yoder of Quakertown, Pa.; nine
grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren; one sister, Miriam Hull of
Wythville, Va.; and three brothers, Daniel Yoder and Jesse (Gladys)
Yoder, both of Dover, Del., and Paul T. (Daisy) Yoder of Harrisonburg,
Va.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Living Water Mennonite
Church, 65217 C.R. 27, Goshen. Other arrangements will be in Greenwood.
Burial will be at Greenwood Mennonite Church Cemetery, Greenwood.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is handling local arrangements.
Memorials may be given to Everance Sharing Fund or Christian Aid
Ministries.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec. 6, 2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Yoder, Dorothy Zook, 98, of Belleville, PA died March 22, 2010
at the same place. She was born April 3, 1911 and was married to
Irvin Yoder.
Surviving are a daughter, Audrey Herbster and husband Steve, and a
son, Curtis Yoder and wife Amy C. (Connie).
Memorial services were held at Maple Grove Mennonite Church,
Belleville, PA.
Submitted by: JoAnn Byler
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Yoder, Edith M. Yoder
GOSHEN --
Edith M. Yoder,
86, died unexpectedly Saturday [March 13, 2010] morning at her home.
She was born March 29, 1923, in LaGrange County to Moses D. and Barbara
(Miller) Yoder. On Feb. 28, 1942, she married Ira Yoder. He died May
15, 1982.
She lived all of her life in Elkhart County and graduated from Concord
High School in 1941. She worked for Goshen Community Schools for 32
years, retiring in 1994. She was a member of Waterford Mennonite
Church.
Edith is survived by two daughters, Ruth Ann Moist of Goshen and Joyce
(Rich) Bontrager of Millersburg; three sons, Gordon (Margaret) Yoder of
Wakarusa and Terry (Linda) and Ronald (Pat) Yoder, both of Goshen; one
sister, Erma Miller of Goshen; 13 grandchildren; 26
great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Richard; one granddaughter; two
great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; two brothers, Orva
and Fora; and one sister, Mattie Schmucker.
Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, 1911 S. Main St., Goshen, and one hour prior
to the 11a.m. funeral service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Pastors
Neil Amstutz and Marvin Yoder of Waterford Mennonite Church will
officiate. Burial will be at Miller Cemetery, Goshen. Memorial
contributions may be given to the donor's choice.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
3/15/2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Yoder, Elmer C.
LIGONIER --
Elmer C. Yoder,
82, of Ligonier, died at 4:40 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, at his home.
He was born July 24, 1928, in Thomas, Okla., to Clarence and Fannie
(Wingard) Yoder. On March 4, 1952, in Thomas, he married Irene Yoder.
She survives.
Also surviving are daughters Eileen (Dorvan) Yoder, Carolyn (Delmar)
Bontrager, Edith (Ron) Miller of New Paris and Kay (Marcus) Beachy;
sons Freeman (Betty) Yoder, Laverne (Kay) Yoder of New Paris and
Dewayne (Lori) Yoder of Millersburg; 29 grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; and brothers Perry (Elizan) Yoder, Herbert
(Lillian) Yoder of Goshen, Amos (Mattie) Yoder, Leon (Dorothy) Yoder of
Middlebury, John (Betty) Yoder of Millersburg and Harley (Ruthann)
Yoder.
He was preceded in death by one brother, three grandchildren and a
sister-in-law.
Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Saturday at Fairhaven Mennonite Church, 13513 S.R. 4, Goshen. The
funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in
Thomas Cemetery, Goshen.
Memorials may be given to Christian Aid Ministries.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
10/29/2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Yoder, Esther Peachey, 76, of Belleville, PA died February 20,
2010 at the same place from cancer. She was born September 5,
1933 at Belleville, PA. Her father was Joe L. Peachey and she was
married to Warren Yoder.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Yoder, Esther "Essie" A. Peachey,
76, of Belleville, PA died February 20, 2010, while at the Valley View
Haven. She was born on Sept. 5, 1933, in Mifflin Co., PA to Joseph L.
and Minerva (Glick) Peachey. Esther was the beloved wife of Warren J.
Yoder, with whom she celebrated 45 years of marriage. She was member of
Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Belleville, PA. She spent several summers
working at Laurelville Mennonite Camp
Surived by her husband Warren and daughter to Brenda Coggin and her
husband Woody, Cheryl Burns and her husband Timothy, Cedric Yoder and
his wife Lucinda and Rodney Yoder and his wife Debra. Also, nine
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Her brother Carl Peachey and
wife Jane, and sister's Rhoda Peachey, Vivian Bender and husband Brian,
Betty Peachey, Evelyn Pope and husband Frank and sister-in-law Helen
Glick.
She was preceded in death by her stepmother Helen (Bushka) Peachey,
brother Don Peachey, sister Mary Ellen Peachey and brother- in-law John
S. Peachey.
Funeral service was February 23, 2010, at the Maple Grove Mennonite
Church, Belleville, PA with Pastor Alan Kauffman officiating. Interment
was in the Locust Grove Cemetery, Belleville, PA.
Source: The Sentinal, Lewistown,
PA February 21, 2010
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Yoder, H. Glenn, 79, of Belleville PA died August 6, 2010 at the
same place. He was born February 24, 1931 at Belleville, PA was
married to Priscilla Glick, who survives.
Memorial services were held August 10, 2010 at Maple Grove Mennonite
Church Belleville, PA with burial in Locust Grove Cemetery, Belleville,
PA the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Yoder, H. Glenn
BELLEVILLE -
H. Glenn Yoder,
79, of 316 Trella Street, Belleville, died at 1:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 6,
2010, at Pinnacle Health, Harrisburg.
Born Feb. 24, 1931, in Allensville, he was the son of the late Dorsey
V. and Bertha V. (Yoder) Yoder. He was also preceded in death by a
sister, Kathryn Hartzler, and a brother, Robert Yoder.
Glenn is survived by his wife, Priscilla R. (Glick) Yoder; they married
on April 5, 1952. Also surviving are children, Linda K Spicher and
husband Glenn, of Elmira, N.Y., G. Curtis Yoder, of Newark, Del.,
Barbara E. Gers and husband Randall, of McVeytown; four grandchildren
and six great-grandchildren: Eric S. Yoder and wife Candace and their
children, Madison E., Bryson C., Jaxon S.; Mathew A. Yoder and wife
Ruby; Justin G. Spicher and wife Crystal and their children, Tyler G.
and Lillian R; Jessica E. Stopa and husband Scott and their daughter,
Cameron.
Glenn retired from New Holland in 1991. Following his retirement, he
worked for Union Mills Soil Service for a number of years. He was a
member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church and the Willing Workers Sunday
School class, as well as a member of the Big Valley Men's Chorus.
A funeral service will be held in his honor at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug.
10, 2010, at Maple Grove Mennonite Church with Pastors Herb Zook and
George Yoder officiating. Burial will take place immediately following
at Allensville Mennonite Cemetery. His family will receive friends from
10 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday at the church.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to: Big Valley Men's
Chorus, c/o John W. Byler, Treasurer, 238 Hartzler Drive, Belleville,
PA 17004.
Arrangements are under the care of the Baggus Funeral Home, 3813 West
Main St., Belleville, PA 17004.
LewistownSentinal.com
POSTED: August 6, 2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Yoder, Harold, 94, of Kalona, IA died January 30, 2010 at the
same place. He was born October 30,1915 near Wellman, IA to
Christian and Mary (Miller) Yoder. On March 1, 1939 in rural
Wellman, IA he was married to Mildred Kinsinger, who died in April
1999.
Surviving are children, H. Marcus and Vonna Yoder; Rachel and John
Schwarzendruber; Della and Gale Gascho; and John and Holly Blosser
Yoder;
11 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.
A daughter Ruby Miller, a grandson Tim Miller, a sister Katie Lind; and
a brother Curtis J. Yoder preceded him in death.
Harold attended White Hall country school. He lived in Oregon and
Kansas for brief periods of time. On March 1, 1939 he was united in
marriage to Mildred Kinsinger at her parents home in rural Wellman,
Iowa. They farmed in rural Wellman for 40 years, retiring in 1980.
Harold has lived in Kalona since 1998. He was a member of the West
Union Mennonite Church and the JW's Coffee Club. He enjoyed reading and
always had a quest for knowledge. He enjoyed traveling with family and
friends. He traveled to 47 states, Canada, and at the age of 90 went to
Switzerland and Africa.
Memorial services were held February 2, 2010 at West Union Mennonite
Church, Parnell, Iowa with burial the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Theresa Blossom,
Parnell, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Yoder, Harold, 94 of Kalona, IA
died January 30, 2010 at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona, IA. He was
born October 30, 1915 in rural Wellman, IA, to Christian and Mary
(Miller) Yoder.
He lived in Oregon and Kansas for brief periods of time. On March 1,
1939 he was united in marriage to Mildred Kinsinger at her parents home
in rural Wellman, IA. He was a member of the West Union Mennonite
Church.. He enjoyed traveling with family and friends. He traveled to
47 states, Canada, and at the age of 90 went to Switzerland and Africa.
Survived by four children; H. Marcus Yoder (Vonna) of Cotopaxi, CO;
Rachel Schwarzendruber (John) of Dunlap, IL; Della Gascho (Gale) of
Arroyo Grande, CA; John Blosser Yoder (Holly) of Wellman; 11
grandchildren; Stephanie Yoder, Kim Moeller, Phillip Miller, Greg
Schwarzendruber, Matt Schwarzendruber, Heidi Jeremiah, Liz Barnes, Eric
Gascho, Jacob Yoder, Nicholas Yoder, Suzanna Yoder; and 7 great
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Mildred in April of
1999; a daughter Ruby Miller; a grandson Tim Miller; a sister Katie
Lind; and a brother Curtis J. Yoder.
Funeral Service was February 2, 2010 at the West Union Mennonite
Church, Parnell, IA with Pastor David Boshart and Pastor Martha Yoder
officiated. Burial will be in the West Union Cemetery.
Source: Obit files of Powell
Family of Funeral Homes Kalona, IA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Yoder, Henry Paul, 81, of Peoria, AZ died March 22, 2010 at
Glendale, AZ from a stroke. He was born July 20, 1928 at
Allentown, PA. On May 12, 1951 at Boyertown, PA he was married to
Mildred Louise Clemens, who was born January 7, 1928 and died November
9, 2007.
Surviving are children, Allan Yoder (spouse Rebeca); Anita Rusk (spouse
Andrew); Christina Yoder; and David Yoder, one grandchild, and
siblings: Harold Yoder (Jodi); Ray Yoder (Edna); Roy Yoder (Sandi);
Rich Yoder (Rachel); and June Shenk (Nelson).
He was pastor of Boyertown Mennonite Church; Plains Mennonite Church,
Lansdale, PA; Shalom Mennonite Fellowship, Tucson, AZ; and a missionary
in Cuba and Miami. He served as Mission Secretary for Franconia
Mennonite Conference and was MCC Country representative in Guatemala.
Memorial services were held April 24, 2010 at Trinity Mennonite Church,
Glendale, AZ.
Submitted by: Allan Yoder,
Stevens, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Yoder, Ilse Ruth Hodel, 70, of Goshen, IN died May 28, 2010 at
Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN. She was born in Peoria, Illinois on
December 15, 1939 to John P. and Esther (Smucker) Hodel. She
married Larry Richard Yoder on August 12, 1967, in Morton, Illinois.
Survived by her husband Larry and two daughters, Erika (Tom) Meyer of
Huntertown, IN and Laura (Jason) Moshier of Indianapolis, IN; four
grandchildren, Ruby and Henry Meyer and Simon and Landon Moshier; and
two brothers, Paul (Barbara) Hodel of Maumee, Ohio, and Ernest Hodel of
Indianapolis, IN.
Funeral service was June 1, 2010 at East Goshen Mennonite Church Pastor
Steve Slagel will officiate.
Source: Yoder-Culp Funeral Home
Goshen, IN
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Yoder, Ivy Jane, 17 months, of Kalona, IA died October 5, 2010
at the University of Iowa Hospital following a sudden illness. She was
born April 7, 2009 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, IA to Trent A. and
Tammy A. (Nordman) Yoder. She loved playing with the kitties, chasing
the chickens, looking at books and singing. She was known as a fearless
little girl.
Survived by her parents, Trent and Tammy Yoder and two brothers, Sam
and Henry Yoder of Kalona, IA paternal grandmother, Jeanette Miller of
Kalona, IA; paternal grandfather, Jim and Rose Yoder of Baxter, TN,
maternal grandparents, John and Beverly Nordman of Algona, IA, paternal
great grandparents, Don and Pauline Miller of Kalona, IA and many
loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
Preceding her in death were her great grandparents, Wayne and Elizabeth
Yoder, Harry and Lavern Lietz, Fern Lietz and Walter and Margaret
Nordman.
A celebration of life was October 11, 2010 at the East Union Mennonite
Church in rural Kalona, IA with Pastor Tammy Buseman officiating.
Source: Peterseim Funeral Home,
Kalona, IA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Yoder, James J. "Pop" 68, of Lewisburg, PA died July 29, 2010,
at his vhome. He was born December 24, 1941, in Walnut Creek, PA to
Jacob and Orpha (Troyer) Yoder. On Aug. 3, 1963, he married Ruth R.
Mullet, who survives. Pop was an active member and Pastor of Christian
Believers Fellowship, Lewisburg, PA. He will be greatly missed by his
wife, family, church family, and those he loved.
Surviving in addition to his wife of 47 years are five children and
their spouses, Nathan and Sadie Yoder, Martha and Marvin Peachey,
Timothy and Lois Yoder, Dorcas Yoder, and Linus Yoder, all of
Lewisburg, PA; seven siblings and their spouses, Edith and Andy Mullet
of Texas, Albert and Marie Yoder of South Carolina, Edwin and Marylou
Yoder of Ohio, Robert and Cindy Yoder of Ohio, Fran and Ivan Miller of
Florida, Sarah and Vernon Miller of Ohio, and Hannah and Tom Bitticker
of Ohio; and 17 grandchildren, all of Lewisburg.
The funeral was August 1, 2010 at Shady Grove Christian Fellowship
Church in Mifflinburg, PA with Aaron Peachey, Bob Peachey, David
Alspaugh and Andrew Mullet officiating. Burial followed in the
Christian Believers Fellowship Church cemetery, Lewisburg, PA.
Source: The Daily Item, Sunbury,
PA, July 29, 2010
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Yoder, Jennifer Knight, 46, of Pettisville, Ohio died December
11, 2010 at Swanton, Ohio from an accident. She was born November
16, 1964 at Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania to Daniel and Joyce (Filer)
Knight. On June 1, 1985 she was married to Douglas Yoder, who was
born November 18, 1963 and survives.
Surviving are her mother and children, Stephanie (Timothy) Slye of
Springfield (Ohio), Michelle Yoder of Harrisonburg (Virginia), Kirstin
Yoder, Tessa Yoder, Abigail Faith Yoder (who died the day after her
mother from the same accident), Caleb Yoder and Micah Yoder.
Her father and a son, Douglas Andrew Yoder preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held December 20, 2010 at North Clinton
Mennonite Church, Wauseon, Ohio.
Submitted by: Audrey Rupp,
Wauseon, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Jennifer Yoder
Abigail Yoder
PETTISVILLE --
Jennifer K. Yoder,
46, of Pettisville, passed away Saturday afternoon December 11, 2010,
from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Swanton. Her
daughter, Abigail Faith Yoder, 10, passed away Sunday afternoon,
December 12, 2010, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, from
injuries sustained in the accident.
Jennifer was born November 16, 1964, at Bryn Mawr, Pa., the daughter of
Joyce (Filer) Knight and Daniel Knight, and married Douglas Yoder on
June 1, 1985. She was a 1982 graduate of Radnor High School at Radnor,
Pa., and attended Eastern Mennonite College, where she met Doug. A
Pettisville resident the past 16 years, Jennifer worked at Sunday's
Market in Pettisville and was a waitress and caterer at Sauder Village
in Archbold. Jennifer was also a volunteer at Pettisville Schools' HOST
reading program and Fulton Manor where she was involved in playing
bingo with residents. She was a member of North Clinton Mennonite
Church in Wauseon where she was a junior high youth group leader.
She is survived by her husband, Douglas, who was also involved in the
accident and sustained non-life threatening injuries; six children,
Stephanie (Timothy) Slye of Springfield Ohio, Michelle Yoder of
Harrisonburg Va., Kirstin Yoder, Tessa Yoder, Caleb Yoder and Micah
Yoder; her mother, Joyce (Filer) Knight; brothers, Charles and Edward;
sister, Carol Flaig; and half sister, Gwendolyne Knight.
Abigail Faith Yoder was born November 14, 2000, in Wauseon, the
daughter of Douglas and Jennifer (Knight) Yoder. She was in the fourth
grade at Pettisville School, attended North Clinton Mennonite Church
and was an active member in the Junior Choral Society.
She is survived by her father, Douglas; four sisters, Stephanie
(Timothy) Slye of Springfield, Ohio, Michelle Yoder of Harrisonburg,
Va., Kirstin Yoder and Tessa Yoder; two brothers, Caleb Yoder and Micah
Yoder; maternal grandmother, Joyce Knight of Rosemont, Pa.; paternal
grandparents, LaMar and Dianne (Nafziger) Yoder of Pettisville;
great-grandparent, Lodema Nafziger of Pettisville.
Joint services will be held on Monday, December 20, at 11 a.m. at North
Clinton Mennonite Church in Wauseon with Pastors Glenn Coblentz, Brad
Faler, and Wendell and Melanie Nofziger officiating. Friends may call
at North Clinton Mennonite Church from 3-8 p.m. on Sunday, December 19.
Short Funeral Home in Archbold has been entrusted with the
arrangements. There is a benevolent fund established at North Clinton
Mennonite Church in Wauseon, Ohio, for the family.
www.ShortFuneralHome.com.
The Crescent-News, Defiance, OH
December 17, 2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Yoder, John E. N., 81, of Dundee, OH died August 20, 2010 at his
home after a lengthy illness. He was born January 30, 1929 in Holmes
Co. OH to Eli J.S. and Amanda (Shetler) Yoder. He married Elizabeth
Weaver November 25, 1948
He was a member of Agape Christian Fellowship, Plain City, OH coming to
Christ at the age of 30. John and his wife spent six months in South
Carolina helping with disaster relief after Hurricane Hugo. They also
served as house parents at Freedom Hills Ministry for several years.
Survived by his wife Elizabeth and his children Miriam, wife of David
Beachy of Strasburg; OH; Ervin, husband of Sarah Sue of Dundee, OH;
Lucy, wife of Doug Wood of Strasburg, OH; Ruth, wife of Brian Wells of
Atwater, OH; Kayte, wife of Moses Yoder of Millersburg, OH; Aaron,
husband of Naomi of Leesburg, Indiana; and Esther, wife of Kim Eichborn
of Dundee, OH. He enjoyed his 24 grandchildren and 38 great
grandchildren. He is also survived by his two sisters; Mattie (Levi)
Troyer of Charm and Malinda (Isaac) Schlabach of Kimbolton, OH.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three infant
brothers, three sisters; Mary Ann (Elmer) Hershberger, Amanda (Joe)
Miller, and Katie Ann (Abe O.) Troyer, and two infant granddaughters.
Funeral service was August 23, 2010 at Maranatha Church, with Rev. Bill
Mullet leading the service. Burial followed in the Maranatha Church
Cemetery Sugarcreek, OH.
Source: The Budget Sugarcreek,
OH
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
( Agape Community was originally planted by and remains a part of
the Conservative Mennonite Conference network of churches)
Yoder, Joseph L.
Feb. 15, 1910 - Dec. 29, 2010
ELKHART --
Joseph L. Yoder,
100, of Elkhart, has gone to his rest in the loving arms of a heavenly
Father, whom he loved with all his heart, mind and soul, on Wednesday,
Dec. 29, 2010, at Hubbard Hill Estates.
He was born Feb. 15, 1910, in Johnson City, Iowa, to Jacob and Rebecca
(Bontrager) Yoder. In 1918, the family moved to a farm in Pigeon, Mich.
He came to Elkhart as a young man to work in road construction for his
uncle, J.C. Bontrager. In 1935, he moved to Flint, Mich., and married
Bethel Attridge that year.
After the death of his wife in 1948, he and his daughter, JoAnne, moved
to Elkhart to go into business with his two brothers in Yoder Ready-Mix
Concrete Company. In the '60s, they started Yoder Asphalt and opened a
ready mix plant in Middlebury, retiring in 1976.
Joe married Joyce E. Manges on Oct. 27, 1950, in a ceremony performed
by her father, the Rev. Warren Manges, at Beulah Missionary Church.
Surviving is his wife, Joyce; children JoAnne B. Yoder of Goshen, Julie
D. Yoder of Elkhart, Jeffrey M (Ronda) Yoder of Bristol, Jared N (Kim)
Yoder of Fishers and Janell D. (Dan) of Oshkosh, Wis.; and
grandchildren Benjamin J. (Stacey) Yoder of Nicholasville, Ky., Amy S.
Yoder of Fishers, Roman J. Yoder of South Bend and Jori R. Yoder of
Bristol.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Monroe, Walter,
Maynard and Andrew; and sisters Minerva C. Swartzendruber, Eva Troyer
and Sadie Steiner.
Joe was active in Beulah Missionary Church as a Sunday School teacher,
served on the board of deacons and board of trustees and served on the
board of Elkhart County Youth for Christ for many years. He traveled on
several mission trips to Africa, South America and Hawaii.
Joe never met a stranger. He used his listening skills to visit with
members of the church who were not able to leave their homes to
brighten their day. He was always willing to help and he didn't have to
be asked twice. He was named volunteer of the year by the Council on
Aging in 2002. Although he was often honored for his service to others,
he truly never understood why he was being thanked for doing "what
we're supposed to do."
Despite the grief, gratitude for the life he lived and the example he
set will, for the entire family, be a legacy forever cherished.
Memorials may be given to Beulah Missionary Church, Bethel College or
Missionary Church World Partners.
Viewing will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Beulah Missionary Church,
57595 C.R. 17, Goshen, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday. The funeral
service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Beulah Missionary Church.
Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec. 31, 2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Yoder, Katie H. Frye
SHIPSHEWANA --
Katie H. Yoder,
87, of Shipshewana, died at 4:40 a.m. Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, in Topeka.
She was born Sept. 9, 1923, to Henry S. and Lydia (Troyer) Frye. On
Nov. 9, 1944, she married William L. Yoder. He died Nov. 19, 1994.
Surviving are her children, Stanley (Mary Etta) Yoder of Goshen, LeRoy
(Linda), Larry (Irma), Gerald (Mary) and Willie (Ruth) Yoder, all of
Shipshewana, Treva (Lewis) Diener of Arcola, Ill., LaVerda (Orva),
Esther (David) and Edna (Lloyd) Miller, Barbara (Calvin) Mast and Linda
(LeRoy) Fry, all of Topeka, LeEtta (Dan Jr.) Borntrager of Millersburg,
Ruby (Nelson) Graber, Ruth (Larry) Lambright, LaVera (Herb) Borkholder
and Mary (Bill) and Kate (Ray) Miller, all of Shipshewana; brothers
Noah (Mary) and Calvin Frye, both of Middlebury, and Sam (Nancy) Frye
of Florida; sisters Susan (Levi) Yoder of Shipshewana, Edna (Freeman)
Miller of Millersburg and Ella (Elmer) Wingard of Topeka; and
sister-in-law Elsie Frye.
Her son, Jay Dee Yoder; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; two
brothers; and one son-in-law preceded her in death.
Visitation will be after 2 p.m. today and all day Wednesday at the
Raymond Miller residence, 3930 N. 500 W., Shipshewana, where a funeral
service will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
10/12/2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Yoder, Katie J. Blucker
Katie J. Yoder, 86, of Arthur passed away at 3:01 a.m. Sunday,
December 5, 2010, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m today (Wednesday) at Arthur
Mennonite Church, 710 East Park Street, with Rev. Glen Rhodes
officiating. Burial will be in Arthur Cemetery. Visitation was Tuesday
evening at the church. Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with
arrangements.
Mrs. Yoder was born on May 30, 1924, in Arthur. She was a daughter of
Jacob W. and Lydia (Kauffman) Blucker. She married Willis E. Yoder on
May 14, 1944, in Arthur. He survives.
Also surviving are two children, Judy Jones and husband Bob of Mattoon
and Gary Yoder and wife Judy of Decatur; nine grandchildren,
Garth Jones, David Simmons, Victoria Christie and husband Rick, Aaron
Simmons, Andrew Simmons and wife Kari, Jared Yoder, Tiffany Navarrete
and husband Jose, Ashley Yoder, and Bethany Yoder; 10
great-grandchildren; one brother, John Blucker and wife Evelyn of
Sturgis, Michigan; one sister, Maranna Chupp and husband Jake of
Arthur; and one sister-in-law, Mary Blucker of Nappanee, Indiana.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one grandson, Tyler Jones;
one brother, Martin Blucker; and two sisters, Irene Yoder and Elizabeth
Beachy.
Mrs. Yoder had worked at the Arthur Schools, The Arthur Home, and
retired from the Dutch Kitchen Restaurant in Arcola with 26 years of
service.
She enjoyed gardening, cooking, walking, and biking. She was a
member of the Arthur Mennonite Church and really appreciated her church
family.
Mrs. Yoder also enjoyed living at Eberhardt Village and was thankful
for the staff and friends she made there as well as The Arthur Home.
Memorials may be made to the Arthur Mennonite Church or Eberhardt
Village.
thearthurgraphic.com
12-08-2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Yoder, Keith Eugene, 85, of
Kalona, IA died April 5, 2010 at Iowa City, IA. He was born
September 13, 1924 at Kalona, IA to Lewis and Arvilla
(Gingerich)Yoder. On August 25,1950 at Wellman, IA he was married
to Della Troyer, who survives.
Surviving are a daugther, Joette Droz, a son Brian Yoder and wife Lynn,
a son-in-law Rick Hookway, 7 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.
A daugther, Judy Hookway, a son-in-law, Dave Droz, and 3 brothers,
Donald Yoder, Dale Yoder, Duane Yoder preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held April 8, 2010 at Wellman Mennonite Church,
Wellman, IA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Jennifer Archer,
Wellman, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Yoder, Keith Eugene, 85 of
Kalona, IA died April 5, 2010 at the University of Iowa Hospital in
Iowa City, IA. He was born September 13, 1924 in rural Kalona, IA to
Lewis and Arvilla (Gingerich) Yoder. On August 25, 1950 he was united
in marriage to Della Troyer at the Wellman Mennonite Church in Wellman.
He was a member of the Wellman Mennonite Church where he taught Sunday
School, served as Sunday School Superintendent, was on the building
committee, MYF sponsor. In 1953 Keith was named the
Master Pork Producer in the State of Iowa, at that time he was the
youngest person to ever receive that title.
Survived by his wife Della; a daughter Joette Droz; a son Brian Yoder
and wife Lynn all of Kalona, IA; son-in-law Rick Hookway; seven
grandchildren Carisa Funk, Mariah Stauffer, Kim Leaton, Derrick Droz,
Theo Yoder, Josh Yoder, Rex Yoder; and three great grandchildren
Emerson and Quinlyn Funk and Briggs Keith Stauffer. He was preceded in
death by his parents; a daughter Judy Faye Hookway; a son-in-law Dave
Droz; and three brothers Donald, Dale and Duane.
elebration of Life Service was April 8, 2010, at Wellman Mennonite
Church, with Pastor George O'Reilly officiating. Burial will be at
Wellman Mennonite Cemetery, Wellman IA.
Source: Yoder-Powell Funeral
Home and Cremation Service in Kalona, IA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Yoder, Leroy Jay
Leroy Jay Yoder, 35, of
Chesterville passed away at 12:50 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at St.
Mary's Hospital in Decatur.
Funeral services were held Saturday morning at the Raymond B. Miller
residence in rural Arthur with Bishop Dannie Otto officiating. Burial
was in Miller Cemetery, Arthur. Visitation was held at the Miller
residence. Edwards Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Mr. Yoder was born June 15, 1975, in Bloomfield, Iowa. He was a son of
Lloyd M. and Mary (Gingerich) Yoder. He married Wilma Miller on January
20, 2006, in Arcola. She survives.
Also surviving are two children, Dakota Wayne and Nicole LaReigh, both
at home; his parents, Lloyd and Mary Yoder of Bloomfield; eight
brothers, Kenneth Yoder and wife Wilma, Robert Yoder and wife Miriam,
Steven Yoder and wife Alma, Nelson Yoder and wife Deliah, David Yoder,
Mark Yoder and wife Rosanna, Marlin Yoder of Bloomfield, and Lavern
Yoder and wife Karen of Arthur; six sisters, Linda Beechy and husband
Mervin, Edna Bontrager and husband Floyd Jr., Barbara Kurtz and husband
Marvin, Laura Hostetler and husband Perry, Carolyn Yoder and husband
Nathan, and Susan Yoder, all of Bloomfield; his paternal grandmother,
Mrs. Mose Yoder of Choteau, Oklahoma; and 37 nieces and nephews and a
host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Mose Yoder;
maternal grandparents, Joni and Sovilla Gingerich; and one nephew,
Andrew Beechy, preceded him in death.
Mr. Yoder was employed with Rocke Overhead Doors. He was a member of
the Old Order Amish Faith.
Arthur Graphic, Arthur, IL
06-29-2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Note by Oba H., Sullivan, IL in The Budget, Sugarcreek, OH, June 30,
2010 -
Killed while working on a garage door opener, possibly by an electrical
shock, which caused him to fall off a ladder and falling on his head.
Yoder, Lucille Rachel Beckler, 89, of Kalona, Iowa died April
17, 2010 at Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa. She was born
December 7, 1920 at Milford, Nebraska. On February 14, 1943 she
was married to Max Yoder, who is deceased.
Surviving are children, Gaylord & Shirley Yoder, Wanda and Kenneth
Yoder, Weldon & Patty Yoder, and Waneta and Steve Neuzil, 7
grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, three brothers, Clayton &
Berniece Beckler, Maurice and Irene Beckler, Norman and Daine Beckler,
and four sisters, Ethel Beckler, Grace & Morris Stauffer, Inez and
Thurlowe Stauffer, and Faye Beckler.
Two sons, Lyle Yoder and Gordon Yoder, and a sister, Margaret Kauffman
preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held April 19, 2010 at Lower Deer Creek
Mennonite Church, Kalona Johnson Co., IA with burial in the adjoining
cemetery.
Submitted by: Marcia Miller,
Kalona, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Yoder, Lydia Lorene Stutzman
MIDDLEBURY --
Lydia Lorene Yoder,
91, died at 1:21 a.m. Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, at her home in Middlebury,
in the presence of her children.
She was born Nov. 13, 1918, in Ford County, Kan., to Joe and Fannie
(Troyer) Stutzman. On Dec. 14, 1939, she married Eli N. Yoder. He died
Aug. 24, 1976.
Surviving are sons Harry (Barb) and Nelson (Verda) Yoder, both of
Middlebury, Daniel Yoder of Goshen and Harvey (Arlene) Yoder of Nampa,
Idaho; daughter Mary (Ray) Yoder of Middlebury; 12 grandchildren; 17
great-grandchildren; and sisters Edna Miller of Middlebury, Edith (Ora)
Yoder of Inola, Okla., and Vera Yoder of Chouteau, Okla.
Preceding her in death were her husband, one son, one grandson, one
great-granddaughter, parents and seven siblings.
Calling is from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Griner Mennonite Church,
Middlebury, and one hour prior to Thursday's 9:30 a.m. service at the
church. Burial will be at Hawpatch Cemetery in Topeka.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home of Middlebury assisted with arrangements.
Memorials may be given to Care at Home Hospice of Goshen General
Hospital.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
10/5/2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Yoder, Lydia Lorene Stutzman,
91, of Middlebury, IN died October 4, 2010 at her home. She was born
November 13, 1918, in Ford County Kansas to Joe and Fannie (Troyer)
Stutzman. On December 14, 1939, she married Eli N. Yoder. He died
August 24, 1976. The family lived in Pryor, Oklahoma. They attended
Zion Mennonite Church where Lorene was a faithful member and a Sunday
school teacher.. In 1967, they moved to Middlebury Indiana. She was a
member at Griner Mennonite Church Middlebury, IN
Surviving are four sons, Harry (Barb) Yoder, Nelson (Verda) Yoder, both
of Middlebury, IN; Daniel Yoder of Goshen, IN and Harvey
(Arlene) Yoder of Nampa, Idaho. One daughter, Mary (Ray)Yoder
of Middlebury, IN; 12 grand children and 17 great
grandchildren, three sisters Edna Miller of Middlebury, IN; Edith (Ora)
Yoder of Inola, OK and Vera Yoder of Chouteau, OK.
Preceding her in death are her husband Eli, son Alva Joe, grandson
Wayne Yoder and great-granddaughter Rachel Kneadler. Her parents, Joe
and Fanny Stutzman, three sisters, Barbara Yoder, Wilma Yoder, and
Dorothy Stutzman, four brothers, Enos, Harry, Jay, and Henry Stutzman.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Yoder, Maggie Yoder
Aug. 29, 1919 - Dec. 22, 2010
GOSHEN --
Maggie Yoder, 91,
Goshen, died at her home at 1:50 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010.
She was born Aug. 29, 1919, in Shipshewana to Daniel E. and Magdalena
(Bontrager) Yoder. At Maple Grave Mennonite Church, Topeka, with the
groom's father officiating, she married Gerald J. Yoder on March 3,
1940. He survives.
Also surviving are daughters Wilmetta (Norman) Maust of Goshen, Wealtha
(David) Helland of Rockford, Ill., and Waneta (Stephen) Riegsecker of
Middlebury; sons Warren (Janet) Yoder and Wesley (Ruthie) Yoder, both
of Goshen; sisters Mary (Alvin) Bontrager and Lucille Blue, both of
Goshen; 14 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were brothers John E. and Orva Yoder and sisters
Ida and Alta Yoder, Catherine Miller, Elma Stauffer and Ruby Wyse.
She was a member of the Waterford Mennonite Church and served with the
Women's Sewing Circle. Maggie was a wonderful cook and guests were
always welcomed to the home. She was a lady of compassion, and, when
she saw a need, she gave of her time and filled the need as she was
able.
Maggie was a tireless worker and partnered with her husband on their
farm. She milked the cows twice a day until she was 69 and the cows
were sold. She still helped feed the other cattle for years after that.
When she was 86, they sold the farm and moved to Greencroft because her
advancing Parkinson's disease made it necessary for her to give up her
role of caring for others and having Gerald care for her.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today, Dec. 23, 2010, at
Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen, and the
service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 24, 2010, at Waterford
Mennonite Church, 65975 S.R. 15, Goshen. Pastor Neil Amstutz and Deacon
Norman Maust will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery,
Topeka.
Memorials may be given to the Women's Ministries at Waterford Mennonite
Church. Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec. 23, 2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Yoder, Mary B. 89, of Belleville, PA died July 11, 2010 at the
same place. She was born August 16, 1920 and was married to John
Mc Yoder, who survives.
Surviving are children, Kay Semler and Kermit Yoder. A daughter,
Lois preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held at Maple Grove Mennonite Church,
Belleville, PA with burial in Locust Grove Cemetery, Belleville, PA.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Yoder, Mary B. Hostetler
BELLEVILLE -
Mary B. Yoder,
89, of Valley View Haven, died Sunday, July 11, 2010.
Born August 16, 1920, in Belleville, she was the daughter of the late
John Y. and Katie (Yoder) Hostetler. She was preceded in death by her
husband John McYoder in 1996, daughter Lois Yoder Swaim in September
2009 and son-in-law Ronald Swaim on June 29, 2010.
Surviving is daughter Kay Semler and husband Dave, of Reedsville, son
Kermit and wife Eva, of Perkasie, sister Esther Stuter, of Belleville,
foster brother Harold Wilson, of Atlanta, Ga., eight grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by brothers Harvey and John Hostetler, foster
sisters Helen Peachey and Stepha Hostetler and foster brother Herbert
Wilson.
She served with Mennonite Central Committee working in orphanages in
Europe after World War II, was a practical nurse for Dr. Marlin
Helfrick and Dr. James Brenneman and operated M&E Catering with her
sister Esther at Standard Steel Supervisor's Club. In 1996 and 1997 she
served with Mennonite Voluntary Service as a house mother in
Birmingham, Ala.
She was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church and served in various
capacities and as a deaconess.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 14, at 4 p.m. at Maple
Grove Mennonite Church. Family will receive friends at the church from
2 p.m. until the time of the service. Herb Zook and Gerald Peachey will
officiate. Interment is at the convenience of the family at Locust
Grove Cemetery. Baggus Funeral Home, Belleville, is in charge of
arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Valley View Haven, 4702 E. Main
Street, Belleville or to Maple Grove Mennonite Church, P.O. Box 955,
Belleville, PA 17004.
LewistownSentinal.com
POSTED: July 13, 2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Yoder, Mary Louise Mast, 65, of Madison, IN died on Wednesday,
March 17, 2010, at her Phoenix home. She was born on March 28, 1944, in
Goshen, IN to Mose and Susanna Mast. She was an active member of
Madison Mennonite Fellowship Church.
Survived by her husband, Daniel Yoder, whom she married on June 30,
1962, in Goshen, IN; four sons and their wives, Glendon & Deb
Yoder, LeLand & Sharon Yoder, Lyle & Debbie Yoder, Jason &
Jacklynn Yoder; brothers Loyal Mast, Floyd Mast, Laban Mast and Lester
Mast; 12 grandchildren; a great-grandchild which will be born later
this year; many aunts and uncles; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father; mother; sister, Drusilla
Bontrager; and great-granddaughter, Melissa Hope.
Viewing will be held at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 S. Main
Street, Middlebury, Indiana, on Tuesday, March 23, 2010, from 2:00 pm -
4:00 pm, and from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm;
Memorial service was March 24, 2010 at Fair Haven Amish Mennonite
Church, Goshen, IN. Burial immediately followed Memorial service, at
Townline Cemetery, Shipshewana, Indiana.
Source: Obit files of
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home Middlebury, IN
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Yoder, Mary Sue
MIDDLEBURY --
Mary Sue Yoder,
62, of Middlebury, died at 12:27 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, at
Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She had been in failing health the past
two years.
She was born Feb. 21, 1948, in Elkhart to Monroe J. and Katie Ann
(Yoder) Yoder. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She had
worked at the Village Inn Restaurant, Middlebury, for 40 years.
Surviving, in addition to her parents, are three sisters, Edna (Pete)
Eash of Shipshewana, Anna (Freeman) Miller of Brookfield, Mo., and Ruth
(Floyd) Eash of LaGrange; two brothers, Howard M. (Ida) Yoder of
Middlebury and LaVern M. (Ann) Yoder of Goshen; 11 nieces; and 11
nephews.
She was preceded in death by a stillborn sister, Ruby Yoder.
Visitation will be all day today, Nov. 19, at the Howard Yoder
residence, 59162 C.R. 43, Middlebury. A funeral service will be at 9:30
a.m. Saturday at the same residence. Services will be conducted by
Bishop Robert Mullet and the home ministers. Burial will be in
Bontrager Cemetery, Middlebury. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury
is in charge of arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
11/19/2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Yoder, Nancy Lapp, age 67 of Mechanicsburg, OH died March
2, 2010 Doctor's Hospital West, She was born December 18, 1942 in
Hartville, OH. to Alva & Barbara (Mast) Lapp. A Member of the
Sharon Mennonite Church, Plain City, OH.
Survived by Dan Yoder her husband of 41 years, whom she married June
29, 1968; 3 sons: Dallas Yoder of Mechanicsburg, OH, Denver (Kim) Yoder
of Manheim, PA and their son, Dylan Derrick (Becky) Yoder of Plain
City, OH; siblings: Mary (Nelson) Yoder of Hartville, OH; Elsie
(William) Hochstetler of Warsaw, IN; Bertha Lapp of Hartville, OH;
Mervin (Amanda) Lapp of Quaker City, OH; Nelson (Anna) Lapp of Malta,
Floyd (Wilma) Lapp of Quaker City, OH; John (Rachel) Lapp of Hartville,
OH; Joyce (Reuben) Coblentz of Hartville, OH.
Funeral service was March 6, 2010 at the United Bethel Mennonite
Church, Plain City, OH with Pastor Bob Yoder officiating and burial
Sharon Mennonite Cemetery.
Source: Obit files of Ferguson
Funeral Home Plain City, OH
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Yoder, Nelson D., 77, of Mount Eaton, OH died February 23, 2010,
in Aultman Hospital in Canton, OH. He was born near Mount Hope,
OH January 31, 1933 to Dan J. and Alta (Wengerd) Yoder and
married Erma McVicker on December 15, 1956. She survives.
He was a member of the Fairlawn Mennonite Church in Apple Creek, OH He
was a charter member of the Paint Township-Mount Eaton Historical
Society.
Survived by his wife and children and their spouses; Rebecca and Dan
Stauffer of Wooster, OH; Jeanie and Jonas Miller of Dalton, OH; James
and Melissa Yoder of Dundee, OH; Tim and Barbara Yoder of Navarre, OH
and Rochelle Yoder of Mount Eaton, OH; thirteen grandchildren and three
great grandchildren; two sisters, Verba (Paul) Miller of Apple Creek,
OH and Fannie (Andy) Yoder of Mount Eaton, OH; and two brothers, Albert
(Iva) Yoder of Mount Eaton, OH and Atlee (Beverly) Yoder of Wooster,
OH.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, William
in 1990; an infant brother, Eli; and a sister, Mary.Funeral service was
February 27, 2010 at the Fairlawn Mennonite Church, with Pastor Duane
Detweiler officiating. Burial was in Fairlawn Mennonite Cemetery, Apple
Creek, OH
Source: The Budget, Febuary 25,
2010
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Yoder, Nettie Bontrager
TOPEKA --
Nettie Yoder, 78, of
Topeka, died at 3 p.m. Friday (Nov. 19, 2010) at her home.
She was born Aug. 18, 1932, to Samuel and Fannie (Christner) Bontrager.
On Oct. 25, 1956, in Topeka, she married William E. Yoder.
He survives, along with four daughters, Rosemary (Ora) Lehman of
Shipshewana, Loretta (Elroy) Nisley of Goshen, Ruby (Sam) Beechy of
Topeka, and Lorene (Mervin) Miller of LaGrange; four sons, Richard
(Penny) Yoder of Lexington, Ky., Vernon (Barbara) Yoder of Topeka,
Danny Yoder of South Bend and David Yoder of Topeka; 17 grandchildren;
one great-granddaughter; five stepgrandchildren; two
stepgreat-grandchildren; eight sisters, Wilma Lambright of
Wolcottville, Mary (Danny) Beiler of Sarasota, Fla., Ida Mae (Perry)
Lehman, Irene Gingerich, Erma (Vernon) Miller, Ruby Miller, all of
Topeka, Edna (Levi) Mast of Millersburg, and Elma (Norman) Miller of
Middlebury; and one brother, Daniel (Ida) Bontrager of LaGrange.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Anna Miller and Viola
Bontrager, and one brother, Elmer Bontrager.
Visitation will be all day today at the home, 9360 W. 400 S., Topeka.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Ray Schlabach
residence, 3680 S. 950 W. Topeka.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 21, 2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Yoder, Perry E., 71, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died September
10, 2010 at the same place. He was born April 13, 1939 at
Middlebury, IN to Ervin J. and Barbara Ann (Eash) Yoder. On
March 20, 1965 at North Goshen Mennonite Church he was married to Gail
Peak, who survives.
Surviving are children, Allen W. Yoder, and Holly Yoder, and his
siblings, Edna Bechtel; Lydia Ann Miller; Barbara (Vernon) Miller;
Bertha (Jay) Bontrager Rhodes; and Wilbur (Evelyn) Yoder.
A sister, Sylvia Miller preceded him in death.
An active member of North Goshen Mennonite Church, he served on the
Stewardship Commission. He was also a member of Maplecrest
Country Club and past president of the Iron Horsemen Motorcycle
Club. He raced motorcycles professionally until 1969 and won two
state championships.
Mr. Yoder was past CEO of Carriage Inc. in Millersburg, IN; founder and
owner of Maple Leaf Inc. from 1970 to 1979; and president of L&W
Engineering until his retirement in 2007, though he still served on
it's board. He served on the board and as a past president of the
IMHA-IVRA and was co-chair and committee member of the Midwest RV Show
in South Bend, IN.
He served his 1W service in Sarasota, Fla. from 1961-63.
Memorial services were held September 13,2010 at North Goshen Mennonite
Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, IN.
Submitted by: Cheryl Beachey,
Goshen IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Yoder, Perry E.
GOSHEN --
Perry E. Yoder, 71,
of Goshen, died Friday (Sept.10, 2010) at home after a 10-month illness.
He was born April 13, 1939, in Middlebury, to the late Ervin J. and
Barbara Ann (Eash) Yoder. He married Gail Peak on March 20, 1965, at
North Goshen Mennonite Church.
She survives along with two children, Allan W. Yoder and Holly Yoder,
both of Goshen; sisters Edna Bechtel, Lydia Ann Miller, Barbara
(Vernon) Miller and Bertha (Jay) Bontrager Rhodes, all of Goshen; and
brother Wilbur (Evelyn) Yoder of Middlebury.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Sylvia Miller, in 2010.
An active member of North Goshen Mennonite Church, he served on the
Stewardship Commission and as a treasurer. He was also a member of
Maplecrest Country Club and past president of the Iron Horsemen
Motorcycle Club. He raced motorcycles professionally until 1969 and won
two state championships.
Mr. Yoder was past CEO of Carriage Inc. in Millersburg; founder and
owner of Maple Leaf Inc. from 1970 to 1979; and president of L&W
Engineering until his retirement in 2007, though he still served on its
board. He served on the board and as a past president of the IMHA-IVRA
and was co-chair and committee member of the Midwest RV Show in South
Bend.
He served his 1W service in Sarasota, Fla., from 1961-63. Friends may
call from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at North Goshen
Mennonite Church with Pastor Dean Linsenmeyer and family friend Pastor
Mel Shetler of Maple City Chapel officiating. A private burial will be
held in Violett Cemetery, Goshen.
Memorials may be given to North Goshen Mennonite Church or Nappanee
Boys & Girls Club.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
9/11/2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Yoder, Rhoda E. Kauffman, 90, of Belleville, PA died October 28,
2010 at her daughter's residence at Leola, PA. She was born March 26,
1920, in Belleville, PA to Jonas C. and Lizzie (Hostetler) Kauffman.
She was married 49 years to Stephen P. Yoder, of Belleville, son of
Jacob C. and Salome (Peachey) Yoder. She was baptized in her youth at
Locust Grove Mennonite Church, Belleville. She was a member at Beth-El
Mennonite Church, Allensville, at the time of her death.
Surviving are four children, Nancy E. Yoder, of State College, PA; Roy
L and wife Lillian (Smoker) Yoder, of Belleville, PA; Anna M. Yoder, of
Lititz, PA and Esther V. and husband Edwin Stoltzfoos, of Leola, PA; 11
grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Stephen, both parents and an
infant brother.
The funeral service was October 31, 2010 at the Beth-El Mennonite
Church, Allensville, PA Interment was in Locust Grove Cemetery,
Belleville, PA
Source: The Sentinal, Lewistown,
PA Oct 29, 2010
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Yoder, Reuben A.
Reuben A. Yoder, 71, of Arthur died at 10:15 p.m. Friday March 5, 2010,
at Gowin Pare in Mattoon. Visitation was held Tuesday evening at Arthur
Mennonite Church. Services to celebrate Mr. Yoder's life will be held
at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) at the church with Pastor Glen Rhodes
officiating. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Edwards
Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Mr. Yoder was born March 12, 1938. He was the son of Abe D. and Amanda
(Helmuth) Yoder. He married Janice (Belton) Canu11 on October 24, 1992.
She survives.
Also surviving are his daughter, Melanie Welch and husband Beau and
randchildren Reese and Cash of Austin, Texas; three stepdaughters,
Michelle Nelson and husband Wayne of Monticello, Robin Canull-Fonner of
Atwood, and Jana DeLong and husband Brian of Atwood; step grandchildren
Mara and Amanda Flenniken, Kierra Fonner and daughter Kali, Karisa
Fonner and son Joey, Kaley and Klayton Fonner, Blake and Paige DeLong,
and Austin Nelson; two brothers, Ervin Yoder and wife Bernadine of
Arthur and Lester Yoder and wife Florene of Goshen, Indiana; two
sisters, Arlene Yoder and husband Milton ofArcola and Elminia Yoder and
husband John of Drakesville, Iowa; and a sister-in-law, Doris McDonald
of Mattoon. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Carolyn
(Nicoson) Hodge and her husband Jim of Lenexa, Kansas, and many nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son Kevin; his parents; his brothers,
Kenneth and Clarence; and his sisters Mary Alice and Carrie.
Mr. Yoder was a farmer, an electrician for C and Y construction, and
the owner of Reuben's Mechanical Contractors until he retired in May
2000. He deeply loved his daughter, Melanie, and his son, Kevin, and
his grandchildren, Reese and Cash. He also loved his stepdaughters and
their families.
Mr. Yoder was a member of Arthur Mennonite Church. He was a past member
for many years of the Arthur Lions Club and a past president. He loved
the outdoors and was very proud of his yard and his flowers.
The family would like to thank all of the employees of Gowin Pare
Memory Community in Mattoon for the wonderful care and love that they
provided for Mr. Yoder and the family. Thank you to Jason and Theresa
Gowin for all their love and support. They also would like to thank
Carle Hospice for the care of Reuben in his final days. A special thank
you to Carolyn and Jim Hodge and Melanie Welch for granting Reuben's
only wish.
Memorials may be made to Arthur Mennonite Church or to Gowin Pare
Alzheimer's Library.
Arthur Graphic, Arthur, IL
March 10, 2010
Submitted by: Liz Kauffman, Arcola, IL
Yoder, Ruth Anna, age 89, of Landis Homes, Lititz, PA died May
17, 2010. She was born in Chester County, daughter of the late Orie
& Bena Byler Yoder.
She was a member of Nickel Mines Mennonite Church of Paradise. In the
past, Ruth Anna had taught Sunday School at Parkesburg Mennonite and
Nickel Mines Mennonite Churches. She did domestic work for area
residents. She was a member of Parkesburg Mennonite Sewing Circle, of
which she was past President.
Survived by a niece and nephew.
She was preceded in death by 5 siblings: Willard, John Howard and
Bessie Yoder, Elmira Esch and Anna Drayton.
Funeral service was May 20, 2010 at the Nickel Mines Mennonite Church,
Paradise, PA with the Pastor Leon Martin officiating. Interment will be
in the Maple Grove Mennonite Cemetery.
Source: LOL May 18, 2010
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Yoder, Sadie (Sarah) Rebecca, died October 2, 2010. She was born
January 5, 1920 in Belleville, PA to Jacob H. Yoder and Saloma
(Peachey) Yoder.
She is survived by three sisters Rhoda Hollinger, Lancaster, PA, Lydia
Ann Yoder, Kelowna, BC, and Nancy wife of Melvin Stoltzfus, Sundre, AB.
Also surviving are two brothers Job Yoder, McVeytown, PA, and Nicholas
Yoder, Christiana, PA.
She was preceded in death by six brothers: Raymond, Cletus, Jefferson,
Mark, Thomas and William Yoder.
Funeral service was October 9, 2010 at Springfield Funeral Home.
Interment was in Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery, Kelowna, BC,. Canada.
Source: Kelowna Capital News,
Kelowa, BC.
Subitted by: Leon Hertzler
Yoder, Stephen K., Sr., 91 of Quarryville, PA died July 14, 2010
at the Lancaster General Hospital. He was born in Belleville, PA on
December 29, 1918. to Abraham and Salome Yoder. He was the husband of
the late Sadie A. Riehl Yoder.
Survived by his children, Stephen, Jr. (Joy) Yoder, Sanford (Barb)
Yoder, Wesley (Linda) Yoder, Timothy (Sandy) Yoder, Joy (Daniel) Maust,
Nathan (Carolyn) Yoder, Evan (Christina) Yoder; 17 grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; brothers Noah, Kore and Ben; and sister Veronica
Yoder.
Celebration of Steve's life was July 19, 2010 at the Bart Mennonite
Church. Interment will be in the Bart Mennonite cemetery.
Source: Furman's Funeral Home,
Leola, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Yoder, Virginia Lahm, 63, of Sugarcreek, OH died September 8,
2010 at Walnut Creek, Holmes, Co., OH from cancer. She was born
December 31 1946 to Claud and Annabelle Lahm. In 1979 she
was married to Henry "Hank" Yoder, who survives.
Surviving is a son, Ronald Yoder, 1 grandchild, and two sisters, Nancy
Reese and Sandra (Don) Scheetz.
Memorial services were held September 13, 2010 at Walnut Creek
Mennonite Church, Walnut Creek, OH with burial in the adjoining
cemetery.
Submitted by: Gloria Mishler,
Walnut Creek, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Yutzy, Minerva Whitmer, age 100, of Plain City, OH died Monday,
March 1, 2010 in her home. She was born August 25, 1909 in Plain City,
OH to John P. & Martha (Hostetler) Whitmer. Her husband was Vernon
Yutzy;
Survived by her children, Martha (Abe) Beachy of Sarasota, FL, Dan
(Edith) Yutzy of London, OH, Leona (Philip) Hostetler of Plain City,
OH; grandchildren, Vernon, Karen Beachy of Sarasota, FL; Roger (Linda)
Beachy of KY; Saundra (Kurt) Koons of London, OH; Kimberlee (Dale)
Hostetler of Plain City, OH; Elaine (Michel) Grand of Ervin, OH, Donald
(Michelle) Hostetler of IN; Deana & James Anderson of Somerset, KY;
David Heineman of KS & Charles Heineman of Plain City, OH; great
grandchildren, Erica & Aaron Koons of London, OH; Joshua & Kyle
Hostetler of Plain City, OH; Mary, Philippe, Veronique Grand of Ervin,
OH; Elise Anderson of Somerset, KY; Eleanor & Grant Hostetler of IN.
Preceded in death by her parents, husband Vernon two sons, Lester &
Chester; grandson, Ron; all of her brothers& sisters, Katie (Noah)
Kramer Gladys (Dan) Miller, Alberta (Melvin) Miller, Pete (Freda)
Whitmer & Dan Whitmer.
Funeral services was March 4, 2010 at Canaan Fellowship (A Amish
Mennonte Church), with Pastor Robert Beachy officiating. Burial in
Canaan Fellowship Cemetery, Plain City, OH.
Source: Obit files of Ferguson
Funeral Home Plain City, OH
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Yutzy Ralph Edward, 86, died November 11, 2010 at Mayfair
Village Nursing Home, Columbus, OH. He was born on June 9, 1924 in
Madison Co., Ohio, to Emery and Florence (Kramer) Yutzy.
On January 27, 1946, he married Katie Kauffman, who passed away on May
21, 1958. He married, his second wife was Susanna Beachy Yutzy on
September 17, 1960.
He was a member of United Bethel Mennonite, Plain City also enjoyed
being involved in the extensive renovation and building of his beloved
home church. He lived in Madison County, OH all his life, except for
the three years he spent in Civilian Peace Service during World War II
in California.
Survied by his wife Susanna and his children, Lena Yutzy of San Diego,
CA, Rachel (Ivan) Zehr of Waterloo, NY, Daniel (Mary Ann) Yutzy of
Milford, DE, and Ruth (Andrew) Zehr of Croghan, NY. Also surviving are
a daughter-in-law, Ruby Yutzy (Nelson) Yoder of Harrisonburg, VA. He is
also survived by nineteen grandchildren, and forty-four great
grandchildren, brothers; Homer, Valentine, Paul, and Allen, and
sisters; Katherine Yutzy, Ada Schlabach, and Esther Zeitz, and a host
of cousins and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Katie, a son;
Joseph Yutzy, a sister; Lula Thomas, brothers; Daniel and Norman, and
an infant son.
Services were November 15, 2010 at United Bethel Mennonite
Church.
Source: Ferguson Funeral Home,
Plain City, OH
Subitted by: Leon Hertzler
Zeager, Rhoda M. Lehman, 83, of Middletown, PA died May 16, 2010
at Essa Flory Center in Lancaster, PA. She was born in Middletown, PA
to Allen B. and Ada (Miller) Lehman.
She was the wife of J. Frank Zeager of Middletown, PA. They were
married for 57 years in November 2009. A devoted minister's wife, Rhoda
supported her husband's ministry as the church bulletin editor for 37
years. She was a member of Stauffer Mennonite Church in Bachmanville,
PA.
Survived by her husband Frank, three children: Dorothy M., wife of Sam
W. King, Denver, PA; Lester A., husband of Eunice R. Zeager,
Greenville, NC; Mervin E., husband of Karen J. Shenk Zeager, Lancaster,
PA and eight grandchildren: Lawrence (Joyce), Crystal (Eugene), Anthony
(Kimberly), Nathan, Philip, Robert, Dulce and Vanessa.
A Funeral Service was May 27, 2010 at Elizabethtown Mennonite Church,
Elizabethtown, PA. Interment was in Stauffer Mennonite Cemetery,
Bachmanville, PA
Source; LOL May 20, 2010
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Zehr, Adeline Widrick, 80, of Lowville, NY died June 25, 2010 at
the same place. She was born March 7, 1930 at Lowville, NY to
John and Ellen (Lehman) Widrick. On December 14, 1990 at New
Bremen, NY she was married to Richard Zehr, who died September 18,
2009. Adeline was first married to Robert Kirch on February 18,
1950. He died on October 24, 1988.
Surviving are children: Katherine and Danny Donovan; Lynn and Larry
Dobransky; John and Bonnie Kirch; Bob Jr. and Candy Kirch; Diane and
Jeff Lewis; Alan Kirch; Cheryl and Kip Hilton; Nancy and Chuck Woodard;
and Marcia and John Howard; stepchildren: Carolyn and Larry Ashcraft;
Cheryl Zehr and Chuck Hicks; Cynthia Zehr; and Cathleen Zehr, 22
grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, a brother, Edward and Janie
Widrick, and two sisters, Phyllis and Paul Jantzi, and Ruby and Ron
Norton.
A grandson, Wayne Michael Rumble, a step-son-in-law, Watson Hunkins,
and two sisters, Helen Lyndaker and Florence Widrick preceded her in
death.
Memorial services were held June 28, 2010 at Iseneker Funeral Home,
Lowville, New York with burial in First Mennonite Church Cemetery, New
Bremen, NY.
Submitted by: Joyce Grau,
Castorland, NY
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Zehr, Menno J.
MENNO J. ZEHR, 87, passed away
Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, in Grabill. Born in Grabill, he was a
self-employed farmer. Survivors include wife, Leah Zehr of Grabill;
sons, John (Betty) Zehr, Henry (Kathryn) Zehr, Alvin (Mary) Zehr, and
Paul (Bertha) Zehr, all of Grabill; daughters, Anna (Loren) Graber of
Grabill, Elizabeth (Jacob) Graber and Rosanne (Amos) Graber, both of
New Haven, Mary (Jacob) Miller of Greentop, Mo., and Viola (Amos)
Schmucker of Spencerville; 74 grandchildren; 193 great-grandchildren;
and five great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by parents, John and Margaret Zehr; two
sisters; three brothers; two granddaughters; and four
great-grandchildren.
Service is 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, at the residence of Loren
Graber, 16716 Springfield Center Road, with Bishop Elmer Zehr
officiating. Calling is all day today, Oct. 17, 2010, and all day
Monday, Oct. 18, 2010, at the residence of Loren Graber. Burial in
Spencerville Cemetery, Grabill. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons
Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne.
Published in Fort Wayne [IN]
Newspapers
October 17, 2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Zeiset, Aaron M., 83, of Leola, went home to be with the Lord on
Friday, February 26, 2010 at his home.
Born December 12, 1926, he was the son of the late John and Lydia
(Martin) Zeiset and the husband of Margaret (Reiff) Zeiset for 59
years. He was a retired farmer and in later years the owner and
operator of Community Manufacturing and Repair Shop. He was in care of
Hospice since December 2009.
He was a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.
In addition to his wife, Aaron is survived by 3 sons: Jonas, husband of
Esther (Stauffer) Zeiset of Lewisburg; Aaron, husband of Marian
(Weaver) Zeiset of Leola; and John Jacob, at home; 2 daughters: Lydia,
wife of Isaac Shirk of Leola; and Minnie, wife of Allen Burkholder of
New Holland; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Also
surviving are 3 brothers: Paul, husband of Leah (Zimmerman) Zeiset of
East Earl; Jonas, husband of Anna (Nolt) Zeiset of Narvon; and Ivan,
husband of Naomi (Ringler) Zeiset of East Earl; 10 sisters: Mary, wife
of Mahlon Horning of East Earl; Emma, wife of John Horst of East Earl;
Alta, wife of the late Martin Sauder, of Shippensburg; Lydia, wife of
the late Willis Nolt, of Kutztown; Mabel, wife of Abram Martin of
Latham, MO; Laura, wife of
Leroy Zimmerman, of Ephrata; Vera, wife of Levi Leid of East Earl; Eva,
wife of Isaac Martin of Fortuna, MO; Esther, wife of the late Allen
Weaver of East Earl; Lena, wife of Abram Ringler of Narvon; 3
sisters-in-law: Annie (Wenger) wife of the late Phares Zeiset of East
Earl, Mabel (Horst) wife of the late John Jacob Zeiset of New Holland
and Anna (Martin), wife of the late Eli Zeiset of East Earl and 1
brother-in-law, Noah Martin of New Holland.
He was preceded in death by a son, Amos, 4 brothers: Martin, Phares,
John Jacob and Eli, and 3 sisters: Anna Weaver, Edna Zeiset and Martha
Martin.
A viewing will be held from 2-4 and 6 -8 PM on Monday, March 1st at the
late residence, 217 School Road, Leola. Funeral services will be held
on Tuesday March 2nd at 9:00 AM at the late residence with further
services at 9:30 AM from the Groffdale Mennonite Church (Groffdale
Conference). Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
Intelligencer Journal - 2/28/2010
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish