Surviving are children, Jeffrey Althaus, Randall Althaus, and Annette Heslep.

Memorial services were held July 25, 2011 at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, OH with burial in Ebenezer Cemetery, Bluffton, OH.

Submitted by: Patricia Althaus
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Larry Ned Althaus, 72, of Bluffton died at 5:40 pm July 20, 2011 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born December 7, 1938 in Bluffton to Henry and Gertrude Diller Althaus. On December 13, 1958 he married Patricia Drury and she survives.

Mr. Althaus was a farmer and retired from the Ford Motor Company as a toolmaker. He was a member of First Mennonite Church, Bluffton where he served on various boards and committees. A member of the Allen East Ohio Young Farmers, Allen County Farm Bureau and its council circle 35, Farm Service Agency of Allen County and Board of directors of Farmer's Elevator of Beaverdam and the Swiss Community Historical Society. Graduate of Bluffton High School in 1956. He enjoyed woodworking and his antique tractors.

Survivors also include two sons, Jeffrey (Dianne) Althaus of Columbus Grove, Randall (Janice) Althaus of Bluffton, a daughter, Annette (Nathan) Heslep of Bluffton, six grandchildren, Traci (Steven) Heinze, Katie Althaus, Julie Althaus, Abbey Heslep, Amelia Heslep, Jason Althaus, two brothers, Jerry (Irene) Althaus of Bluffton, Gary (Janis) Althaus of Brookville and a mother in law, Louise Drury of Sebring, FL.

Funeral services will begin at 10:30 am Monday at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton. Revs. Steven Yoder and Louise Wideman will officiate. Burial will be in Ebenezer Mennonite Cemetery, Bluffton. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Saturday and 2-6 pm Sunday at Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services. Memorial contributions may be made to First Mennonite Church Capital Improvement Fund or the Swiss Community Historical Society.

Source: Tributes.com
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

She is survived by siblings, Vilas (Mabel) Amstutz of Elida, Esther Steiner of Kidron and Lila (Ralph) Smucker of Smithville; and nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Paul George Amstutz.

Memorial service was November 16, 2011 at the Kidron Mennonite Church with Pastors Thomas Dunn and Lydell Steiner officiating. Graveside services was held prior at 10:15 am in the Kidron Mennonite cemetery.

Source: Spidell Funeral Home
Brewster & Mount Eaton, OH.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Anders, Earl M., 99, of Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA died November 6, 2011 at the same place. He was born May 18, 1912 at Harleysville, Montgomery Co., PA to Menno and Lizzie (Moyer) Anders. On October 8, 1932 in Franconia Twp., Montgomery Co., PA he was married to Mary B. Nyce, who was born June 30, 1914 and died August 15, 2002.

Surviving are children, Betty Kratz and husband Robert; Donald Anders and wife Catherine; Earl Anders Jr and wife Elaine; Aldine Frankenfield and husband Dale; and Rebecca Derstine and husband G. Dale; 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, a sister, Betty Hackman and husband Harrison, and a brother, Lewis Anders.

A grandson, Barry Anders, sisters - Alma Nyce and Sallie Landes and brothers - Marvin, Willis, and Linneaus Anders preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held November 13, 2011 at Souderton Mennonite Homes, Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA with burial in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery, Telford, Montgomery Co., PA.

Submitted by: Barb Moyer, Telford, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

July 12, 1923 - Dec. 25, 2011

NAPPANEE — Emma M. Anderson, 88, of 11552 N. 1000 W, Nappanee, died at 1:25 p.m., Dec. 25, 2011, at her residence. She was born July 12, 1923, in Fargo, N.D. to Martin K. and Mary Ann Schlabach Thomas. She married Noah S. Anderson on Dec. 31, 1942. He preceded her in death.

Surviving are sons, Ivan Ray Anderson, Goshen and David Lee (Wilma) Anderson and Noah (Lorene) Anderson Jr., both of Nappanee; daughters, Inez Mae Mast and Rosetta Anderson, both of Nappanee, Treva (Elmer) Otto and Mary (Marvin) Otto, both of Kokomo, Elizabeth “Betty” (Richard) Yoder, Topeka and Anna Marie (Harley) Miller, Etna Green; a son-in-law, Lester T. Miller, Kokomo; 45 grandchildren; 99 great-grandchildren; step-sisters, Catherine Hochstetler, Nappanee, Sylvia Hochstetler, Milford and Betty Yates, Ligonier; and step brother-in-law, Henry Hochstetler, Nappanee.

Friends and family may call all day today at the Noah Anderson Jr. residence (11691 N. 1000 W.) where funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28. Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec. 27, 2001
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Andrews, James Carl, 68, of South Bend, IN died April 14, 2011 at the same place. He was born June 24, 1942 at South Bend, IN to James Ralph and Rose (Cira) Andrews. On August 1, 1970 at Archbold, OH he was married to Janice Kauffman, who survives.

Surviving are children, Jonathon (Sharon), of Georgetown KY, Joy (Albert) Bain of San Diego CA, 5 grandchildren, Rylee Griffin, Tyler James & Ashlynn Andrews and Addison & Marcus James Bain, and a brother, Larry (Nora) Andrews.

Memorial services were held April 19, 2011 at Kern Road Mennonite Church, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN with burial in Porter Rea Cemetery, North Liberty, IN, Potato Creek State Park, St. Joseph Co., IN.

Submitted by: Phyllis Miller
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Surviving are two daughters, Christel Boysel; and Kendra and Christian Hosgood; and a son, Nathan and Robin Arn, and 6 grandchildren.

Sarah and John served at Herold Mennonite Church Cordell, OK and at Bethlehem Mennonite Church, Bloomfield, MT. Later they served with the General Conference Missions in Taichung, Taiwan as missionaries.

Memorial services were held May 14, 2011 at Grace Mennonite Church, Lansdale, PA
with burial in Lower Skippack Mennonite Cemetery, Skippack, PA.

Submitted by: Ruth E. Delp, Lansdale, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Surviving are her children: Delmar D. Auker and his wife Elaine, of Thompsontown, PA; Connie Hartzler, of Belleville, PA; Sam M. Auker and his wife Janice, Montrose, CO, one sister, Bea Shelley, of Thompsontown, PA; seven grandchildren, Brett Auker, Chad Auker, Kim Tusing, Sean Auker, Erin Auker, Chris Hartzler, Heather Boring, and thirteen great grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were, her husband S. Merrill, one brother, Clarence Swartz and one son-in-law, John Hartzler.

Mrs. Auker was a member of the Delaware Mennonite Church, East Salem where she had taught Sunday school, Bible school and had served as trustee. She also belonged to the church's sewing circle. Funeral service was July 11, 2011, at the Delaware Mennonite Church, with the Rev. Glenn D. Hosler and Pastor Roy L. Brubaker officiating. Interment was in the Deleware Mannonite cemetery. East Salem, PA.

Source: Brown Funeral Homes, Inc, McAllisterville, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Warren was born October 4, 1963 in Lancaster County to Arthur S. Auker of Manheim and the late Edna W. (Sensenig) Auker.

He served as minister and was a member of the Milltown Mennonite Church at Landisburg since 1998. Warren was also a dairy farmer most of his life.

Surviving in addition to his father are his wife, Martha Ann (Martin) Auker, six children, Dennis M. Auker and his wife Karolyn (Good), Landisburg, Laura M. Wenger and her husband Matthew, Manheim, Gerald M. Auker, Lynette M. Auker, Nathan M. Auker, Jesse M. Auker, four grandchildren, Jalinda & Carson Auker, Hannah & Keturah Wenger, seven siblings, Mildred Good and her husband Nathan, South Boston, VA; Joyce Hahn and her husband Millard, Vineland, NJ; John Auker and his wife, Erma, Myerstown, Arthur Auker, Jr., Mt. Joy; Lloyd Auker, Manheim; Paul Auker and his wife Elizabeth, Edgar, WI; Glenda Weaver and her husband Nelson of Manheim.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Perry Mennonite Reception Center, 350 Green Park Road, Elliottsburg, Pa. 17024. The funeral service will be held 9:30 AM Thursday, July 7, 2011 at the Milltown Mennonite Church on Waggoner's Gap Road, Landisburg, Pa. 17040 with the following ministers, Marlin Hoover, Jay Paul Hoover, Jonathan Martin, Raymond Zimmerman and Lester M. Martin. Burial will be in the Milltown Mennonite Cemetery, Landisburg. Kindly omit flowers.

Arrangements are being handled by the Nickel Funeral Home, P. O. BOX 910, 3626 Shermans Valley Road, Loysville, Pa. 17047.

Intelligencer Journal - 7/5/2011
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Memorial services were held October 1, 2011 at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, OH with burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Delphos, OH.

Submitted by: First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Ayers, Ruth L. Amstutz - 1919-2011

Ruth L. Ayers, 92, died, Sept. 25, 2011 at Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton. She was born May 16, 1919 on the family farm near Pandora, to Ezra and Etta Davidson Amstutz. She married Wilbur Ayers in 1945 and he died in 1999.

She is survived by their children, Keith (Rebecca) Ayers of Houston, Texas, Marilyn (Tom) Beerman of Worthington, Ohio and John (Cheryl) Ayers of E. Greenwich, R.I. There are five grandchildren, Kevin Ayers, League City, Texas, Andrew Beerman, Park City, Utah, Jennifer Bonnice, Oregon, Ohio, Bradley Ayers, Warwick, R.I., Brian Ayers, Ligonier, Pa., and 10 great-grandchildren She is also survived by her sister Marcile Henkener of Dublin, Ohio, her sister-in-law Mary Amstutz of Bluffton and 10 nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by brothers Ray and Fred Amstutz and granddaughter Deborah Blount.

Mrs. Ayers taught Home Economics at Delphos Jefferson High School for over 20 years. Ruth and Wilbur raised their family in Delphos and in 1998 moved to Maple Crest Senior Living Communities in Bluffton where Ruth remained until recently.

There will be calling hours at Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Bluffton on Friday Sept. 30 from 6-8 p.m. Graveside services will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Delphos on Saturday Oct. 1 at 9:30 a.m. Following burial, a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. at the First Mennonite Church in Bluffton.

Memorial Contributions may be made to First Mennonite Church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.

Bluffton Icon, Bluffton, OH
By Fred Steiner, Sept. 26, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Feb. 6, 1916 - Nov. 11, 2011

GOSHEN - Elda Long Bachman, 95, died Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen, where she had resided since May.

She was born Feb. 6, 1916, in Dixon, Ill., to C. Norman and Bertha (Landis) Long. On Aug. 1, 1937, she married Harold Bachman. He survives.

Also surviving are sons Stanley (Ginger) Bachman of Peoria, Ill., and Walter (Lynette) Bachman of Goshen; eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by son H. Sherwin; sister Hazel Lapp; and brothers Mervin, Leslie, Chester and Orlo Long.

Elda and Harold made their home in Sterling, Ill. She was an elementary education teacher for over 25 years in Sterling area schools and was an active member of Science Ridge Mennonite Church. She has resided in Goshen since 2004 and is a member at Eighth Street Mennonite Church.

A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, in the Meetinghouse at Greencroft Healthcare. Visitation will be from noon to 12:45 p.m., prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be given to Mennonite Mission Network, P.O. Box 370, Elkhart, IN 46515.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 19, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Bachman, Elda Mae Long, 95, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died November 11, 2011 at the same place. She was born February 6, 1916 at Dixon, IL to C. (Charles) Norman and Bertha (Landis) Long. On August 1, 1937 at Sterling, IL she was married to Harold R. Bachman, who was born February 16, 1915 and survives.

Surviving are two sons, Stanley (Ginger) Bachman, and Walter (Lynette) Bachman, 8 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.

A son, H. Sherwin Bachman, and siblings, Hazel Lapp, Mervin Long, Leslie Long, Chester Long, and Orlo Long preceded her in death.

Elda was an elementary education teacher for over 25 years in Sterling, IL area and was an active member in the Science Ridge Mennonite Church. She has resided in Goshen since 2004 and was a member of Eighth Street Mennonite Church.

Memorial services were held December 7, 2011 at Meetinghouse at the Gables, Greencroft, Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: Rachel Nolt, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Mr. Baer was born in Hagerstown, Md., on Aug. 5, 1937, the son of Alvey and Elizabeth (Kuhns) Baer.

Harold moved to the area in 1958. He was a truck driver, and later became a sales manager at Barth Farms in Poland, Ohio, for 28 years. In later years, he was a truck driver for Edgar Miller Co. in Youngstown, Ohio and then for Lemon Tree Flowers in Columbiana, Ohio.

He was a member of the North Lima Mennonite Church, where he was a past Sunday school teacher and superintendent, elder and janitor.

Mr. Baer was preceded in death by his wife, Effie (Ropp), whom he married Jan. 1, 1959.

He is survived by two daughters, Gloria (Ed) Wilson of New Springfield, Ohio; Marlene (Gerald) Witmer of Poolesville, Md.; two sons, Gareth (Karla) Baer of North Lima and Arnold (Dawn) Baer of Poolesville; three sisters, Gladys (Raymond) Shank of Harrisonburg, Va., Marie (Raymond) Davis of Mineral Ridge, Ohio; and Esther (Ernie) Mast of Lancaster, Pa.; one brother, David (Nancy) Baer; nine grandchildren, Bob (Kristy) Wilson, Heather (Nick) Shaulis of New Springfield, Ryan Witmer of Hutchinson, Kan., Austin (Connie) Witmer of Roanoke, Va., Kayla and Leana Witmer of Poolesville, and Lauren, Landon and Logan Baer of North Lima; and five great-grandchildren, Lydia, Robby and Makenna Wilson, and Alaina and Ava Shaulis, all of New Springfield.

Calling hours will be Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, from 4 to 7 p.m. at North Lima Mennonite Church, 90 Mennonite Drive, North Lima, and also one hour prior to the service Monday, Nov. 14, 2011, at the church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14, 2011, at North Lima Mennonite Church, with Pastor Robert D. Wengerd officiating. Burial will be at the North Lima Mennonite Cemetery.

The family suggests that material contributions be made to North Lima Mennonite Church, or to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., North Lima, OH 44512.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home, 11500 Market St., North Lima.

Herald-Mail - 11/11/2011
Submitted by: Robert Fish

March 23, 1918 - Nov. 6, 2011

ELKHART - Anna Mae Baker, 93, of Elkhart, died at Goshen General Hospital at 5:03 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011.

Anna Mae was born in Elkhart on March 23, 1918, to William Culp Moyer and Lizzie (Miller) Moyer.

Anna Mae married Robert J. Baker on May 16, 1947, in Elkhart. He preceded her in death on Feb. 19, 2006.

Anna Mae is survived by two daughters, Nancy Baker of Elkhart and Rebecca (Loren) Hoyt of Ackley, Iowa; three sons, Douglas (Cindy Warner) Baker of Goshen, Solly (Lorinda Palin) Walker of Broadway, Va., and Timothy (Anne Sulloway) Baker of Bellingham, Wash.; a brother, Jonathan (Carol) Moyer of Pompano Beach, Fla.; 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

A grandson, Jonathan Baker, and a brother, David Moyer, preceded her in death.

Anna Mae graduated from Concord High School and attended Goshen College for two years. She was a homemaker and a member of Belmont Mennonite Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher in the past. Anna Mae had a fine business mind and was an innovator in recording and distributing tapes of church services. She enjoyed keeping flowers, was a great lover of music and collected church hymnals. Anna Mae was involved in the local WCTU (Women's Christian Temperance Union) and served as state treasurer for many years. She also was a member and supporter of the Mennonite Historical Society.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, at Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home. Friends and family may gather at Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, to proceed to Prairie Street Cemetery for a 9:30 a.m. graveside service. A memorial service will follow at 10:30 a.m. at Belmont Mennonite Church. The Rev. Russell Jensen of Belmont Neighborhood Fellowship will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Belmont Mennonite Church Love Fund.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 9, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Surviving are children, Doug (John Flickinger), Deb Stechschulte, and Jerome (Pam), five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

All his siblings, Charlotte Keller, Weldon, Amelia, Franklin, Marcella Neuenschwander, and Bryan preceded him in death.

Eugene and Lola met during Civilian Public Service in Grottoes, Virginia, where Lola was serving as a camp nurse. Eugene graduated from Bluffton College (BA) and University of Cincinnati (MA). As a public high school teacher he taught English, Shakespeare, the Bible as Literature, and German.

Memorial services were held July 7, 2011 at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, Ohio with burial in Ebenezer Cemetery, Bluffton, Ohio.

Submitted by: Doug Basinger, San Francisco, CA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Surviving are children, Douglas, Deborah & Jerome.

Memorial services were held July 7, 2011 at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, OH.

Submitted by: First Mennonite Church
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Evelyn was a member of Peake Mennonite Church. She graduated from Dayton High School. She was united in marriage to Levi M. Batterman on Dec. 17, 1941, who survives.

Surviving, in addition to her husband, are a daughter, Susan B. Rodes and husband, Elden, of Mount Crawford; six grandchildren, Christie Rhodes and husband, Linden, Kevin Knicely, Bryan Rodes, Craig Rodes, Valerie Good and Gloria Rodes; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Dawn B. Good; two sons-in-law, Fred H. Knicely and Glen G. Good; a sister, Katharine L. Rhodes; and brother, Frankin J. Rhodes.

A funeral service will be held at Pike Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, with Ministers of the Peake Mennonite Church officiating. Burial will follow at Pike Mennonite Church Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Service in Bridgewater is in charge of arrangements.

Daily News Record - 11/26/2011
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Jan. 3, 1922 - Oct. 18, 2011

NAPPANEE - Alice Mae Beachy, 89, of 9473 W. 1050 N., Nappanee, died at 12:32 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, at her residence.

She was born Jan. 3, 1922, in Topeka, to Atlee N. and Anna Glick Miller. She married Elmer M. Beachy on Feb. 3, 1944, in Topeka. He preceded in death Feb. 8, 2009.

Mrs. Beachy was a homemaker. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, sewing and gardening. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Surviving are daughters Rosanna (John Henry) Borkholder of Nappanee, Loretta (Noah) Herschberger and Rachel (Edward) Otto, both of Kokomo; 11 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; a brother, Daniel A. (Ida) Miller; and a sister, Rosa (Ervin) Miller.

She was preceded in death by a daughter and her husband, Treva and Vernon Miller, six brothers and a sister-in-law.

Friends may call after 2 p.m. today and all day Thursday at Lyle Borkholder's residence, 9457 W. 1050 N. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Ray Kemp residence, 9699 W. 1050 N.

Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Oct. 19, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Survived by parents: Joseph O. and Ada (Yutzy) Beachy; siblings: Jeffrey A. (Jodi) Beachy of Plain City, Michael J. (Denise) Beachy of Plain City, Monica (Brian) Milovich of Columbus, Steven E. Beachy and fiancée Jenny M. Pond of Plain City; nieces: Paige, Cassandra and Cassidy Beachy; nephew: Nicholas Beachy.

Bryan was baptized as a youth at United Bethel Church. He was a gifted musician who always had a song in his heart and a smile on his face. His infectious laughter would fill a room with joy. He was also passionate about sailing and fishing and his dreams were as big as the oceans are large.

A memorial service was October 12, 2011, at United Bethel Mennonite Church, Plain City, OH with Pastors Walter and Lonnie Beachy officiating.

Source: Ferguson Funeral Home
Plain City, OH
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Born in East Lampeter Twp., she was the daughter of the late M. Rohrer and Elizabeth (Leaman) Leaman.

Elsie was an active member of Mellinger Mennonite Church, Lancaster, and a life member of Witmer Fire Co., Ladies' Auxiliary. She had been a census taker for East Lampeter Township for many years.

She and her husband had enjoyed traveling all over the U.S. and Europe and visiting with their children and relatives who lived out of state and in Canada as well.

She will be missed by friends and her family, including her children, Glenn, married to Janice (Skiles) Beachy of Westerville, OH, Dottie, married to Rev. Mel Hathaway, of Dalton, OH, Don, married to Darlene (Sauder) Beachy of Bird-in-Hand, and Lois, married to Ron Eby of East Earl; her grandchildren, Allison, married to Marlon Beach, Beth, wife of the late Mike Scharfe, Dawn Beachy, Heather, married to Mike Kelly, and Marissa Eby; two great grandsons, Jack Scharfe and Max Beach; and a sister, Ruth Martin of Goshen, IN.

She was preceded in death by her sisters, Gladys Leaman, Irene Groff, Pauline Leaman, and Dorothy Musser, and two infant brothers.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 11 a.m. at Mellinger Mennonite Church, 1916 Lincoln Hwy. E., Lancaster, PA, with Pastors Joe Miller and Leon Oberholtzer officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Friday at West Bethany Chapel, Landis Homes, and on Saturday from 10-11 a.m. at the Church. If desired, in memory of Elsie, memorials may be sent to Landis Homes Caring Fund, 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543 or to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. Arrangements are with Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.

Intelligencer Journal - 10/19/2011
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

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Beachy, Elsie Marie Leaman, 91, of Lancaster, PA died October 17, 2011 at Lititz, Lancaster Co., PA. She was born March 22, 1920 at Lancaster, PA to M. Rohrer and Elizabeth (Leaman) Leaman. On November 16, 1946 at Lancaster, PA she was married to Alvie Roy Beachy, who was born May 2, 1923 and died September 14, 2002.

Surviving are children, Glenn (Janice Skiles) Beachy; Dottie (Rev. Mel) Hathaway; Don (Darlene Sauder) Beachy; and Lois (Ron) Eby, 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Ruth (the late Enos) Martin.

Four sisters, Gladys Leaman; Irene (the late Earl) Groff; Pauline Leaman; and Dorothy (Harry) Musser preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held October 22, 2011 at Mellinger Mennonite Church, Lancaster, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Dottie Hathaway, Dalton, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Beachy, John E.

GOSHEN -- John E. Beachy, 92, died Monday afternoon, April 18, 2011.

He was born Aug. 12, 1918, in Plain City, Ohio, to Eli C. and MaryAnn (Kauffman) Beachy. On Aug. 29, 1942, he married Miriam Weaver of Goshen.

He was a graduate of Goshen College and Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Elkhart. From 1948 to 1971 he was a missionary to Bihar, India, with Mennonite Board of Missions. He supervised the building of three mission stations and Nav Jiwan Hospital. He was ordained as a minister in 1951. He was principal of a pastors training school, served with Indian pastors and planned for Indian leadership of the church in Bihar. In 1966 to 1967, he directed a large famine relief program in Bihar followed by an agricultural development program. In 1972, John began work as director of finance and services with Mennonite Publishing House, Scottdale, Pa., retiring in 1985. In 1995, following 10 years in Sarasota, Fla., where he served in church and conference assignments, he moved to Goshen. Wherever he lived, John found joy in growing roses. He was a member of College Mennonite Church.

Surviving are his wife, Miriam; two sons, John Allen of DeKalb, Ill., and Kenton (Rhonda) of London, Ohio; two daughters, Cheryl Jo (David) Paulovich of Phoenix and Lynette (Leon) Bauman of Goshen; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Alvin (Donna) and Eli (Katie) Beachy Jr.; and three sisters, Betty Lyles, Anna Christner and Lena (Omar) Showalter.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Jonas, Neil, Noah and infant brother Leroy; and a sister, Florence B. Hostetler.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. A private burial service will be at Violett Cemetery. The memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at College Mennonite Church. The Rev. June Alliman Yoder will officiate.

Memorials may be directed to Mennonite Central Committee or Mennonite Mission Network for the Bihar Mennonite Church, India.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
April 20, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Beachy, John E. 92, died April 18, 2011at Greencroft Gables, Goshen, IN. He was born August 12, 1918, in Plain City, Ohio to Eli C. and MaryAnn Beachy. He married Miriam Weaver on August 29, 1942, in Goshen. IN.

Mr. Beachy was a member of College Mennonite Church, Goshen, and he served on the executive committee of Alleghany Mennonite Conference and South East Mennonite Conference. A missionary, Mr. Beachy served in India for 23 years. He was ordained as a minister in 1951, and was the director of finance at Mennonite Publishing House from 1971-1985.

He is survived by two daughters, Cheryl (David) Paulovich, Phoeniz, AZ, Lynette (Leon) Bauman, Goshen, IN; two sons, John Allen Beachy, DeKalb, IL, Kenton Beachy, London, OH; three sisters, Betty Lyles, Woodstock, GA, Anna Christner, Phoenix, AZ, Lena (Omar) Showalter, Harrisonburg, VA; two brothers, Alvin Beachy, Eli (Katie) Beachy Jr., both of Plain City, OH; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Jonas, Neil, and Noah Beachy; and one sister, Florence B. Hostetler.

A memorial service was April 23, 2011 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen. A private family burial was in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, IN.

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

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Beachy, John E., 92, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died April 18, 2011 at the same place. He was born August 12, 1918 at Plain City, Ohio to Eli C. and MaryAnn (Kauffman) Beachy. On August 29, 1942 at Goshen, IN he was married to Miriam Weaver, who was born July 15, 1921 and survives.

Surviving are two sons and two daughters, John Allen; Kenton (Rhonda); Cheryl Jo (David) Paulovich; and Lynette (Leon) Bauman, 11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, two brothers, Alvin (Donna) and Eli (Katie) Beachy Jr; and three sisters, Betty Lyles; Anna Christner; and Lena (Omar) Showalter.

Three brothers and a sister, Jonas, Neil, Noah, and Florence B. Hostetler preceded him in death.

John was a graduate of Goshen College and of Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Elkhart, Ind. He was ordained as a minister in 1951.

From 1948 to 1971 he was a missionary to Bihar, India, with Mennonite Board of Missions. He supervised the building of three mission stations and Nav Jiwan Hospital. He was principal of a pastors' training school, served with Indian pastors and planned for Indian leadership of the Mennonite Church in Bihar.

In 1966-1967, he directed a large-scale famine-relief effort in Bihar. The Indian government acknowledged the successful impact of the program when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi requested a personal meeting with John to receive a report on the progress of the relief operation. Following the famine-relief effort he directed a capacity-building agricultural development program.

In 1972 he became director of finance and services with Mennonite Publishing House, Scottdale, Pa., retiring in 1985. After 10 years in Sarasota, Fla., where he served in church and conference assignments, he moved to Goshen in 1995. He was a member of College Mennonite Church.

Memorial services were held April 23, 2011 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana with burial in Violett Cemetery, Goshen.

Submitted by: Cheryl Paulovich, Phoenix, AZ and
Sandra Shenk Lapp, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

The Arthur Graphic, Arthur, IL
Sept. 13, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

GOSHEN - Edgar W. Bechtel, 85, 25108 C.R. 40, died from natural causes Wednesday at 3:35 a.m. at his residence. He had rheumatoid arthritis for many years.

He was born March 3, 1926 in Goshen, to William Henry and Effie (Weaver) Bechtel. He was a lifetime area resident. He was a member of the Yellow Creek Wisler Mennonite Church, and he enjoyed having company visit in his home. He was a retired van driver.

Edgar married Ruth Wenger Oct. 23, 1949, in Wakarusa. She survives, along with sons, Roger (Dawn) Bechtel, Wakarusa, Arthur (Delores) Bechtel, Marlette, Mich., and Brian (Sue) Bechtel, Goshen; daughters, Arlene Bechtel, Goshen, Vada (Paul) Shirk, Macon, Miss., Edith (Kevin) Shirk, Brooksville, Miss., Laura (Wesley) Yoder, Montezuma, Ga.; 36 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; brother, James (Sue Etta) Bechtel, Goshen; and sister, Pauline Killian, Goshen. Edgar was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Darren Yoder; brothers, Clarence and David Jancy Bechtel; and sisters, Catherine Lois Ramer and Mary Elizabeth Ramer.

Friends and family may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today and Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Wakarusa.

There will be a funeral service Saturday at 10 a.m. at Yellow Creek Wisler Mennonite Church, Goshen. The home ministers will officiate.

Burial will be in Yellow Creek Wisler Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Jeremy Bechtel, Lamar Bechtel, Steven Shirk, Jesse Shirk, Tyler Bechtel and Weston Yoder.

Memorial contributions may be given to Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart. Online condolences may be shared at www.tlyfh.com.

The Goshen News, Goshen, IN
Dec. 15, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Survived by a son, Clair M. Becker, husband of Mary Anne (Weaver) Becker, Millersville, and a daughter, Alma E. Wenger, wife of Nelson H. Wenger, Manheim; six grandchildren, Jennifer , wife of Bradley Rhine, Allison, wife of Carl Mummert, Dean (Janelle Frey) Wenger, Eric (Kristin Hornberger) Wenger, Neil (Jamie Weaver) Wenger, Troy (Nicole Koser) Wenger, and thirteen great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold E. and Lloyd H. Ranck.

Source: Bachman Funeral Home Strasburg, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Bender, Ross T.

June 25, 1929 - April 21, 2011

GOSHEN -- Ross T. Bender was born June 25, 1929, in Tavistock, Ontario, Canada, to Christian and Katie Bender.

He married Ruth Steinmann in 1950. He studied at Toronto Teacher's College and the University of Western Ontario before completing his bachelor's degree at Goshen College, Goshen.

He also earned Bachelor of Divinity and Master of Religious Education degrees at Goshen College Biblical Seminary in 1956. He then earned Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees at Yale University. Post-graduate work was completed at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Geneva, Switzerland.

In his lifetime, Ross T. Bender contributed much to the church -- as pastor, writer, theologian, educator and administrator. He served in pastorates in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; Lansdale, Pa., and Lakewood, Colo. He also served the Mennonite Church and his home congregation, College Mennonite Church in Goshen, in many ways.

Ross served more than 26 years at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminaries in various roles, including 15 years as dean. At AMBS he also served as professor of Christian Education and director of the Institute of Mennonite Studies. Ross retired as Dean Emeritus of AMBS in 1996.

Among his special assignments for the Mennonite Church were member and chair of the Mennonite Commission for Christian Education (1963-1971), executive secretary of the Mennonite Board of Congregational Ministries (1972-1974), moderator of the Mennonite Church General Assembly (1981-1983) and president of the Mennonite World Conference (1984-1990).

In addition to his published articles, he authored and co-edited four books -- "The People of God: A Mennonite Interpretation of the Free Church Tradition," (Herald Press, 1971); "Christians in Families: Genesis and Exodus," (Herald Press, 1982); "Baptism, Peace and the State in the Reformed and Mennonite Traditions," (Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 1991, co-edited with Alan P.F. Sell) and "Education for Peoplehood: Essays on the Teaching Ministry of the Church" (Institute of Mennonite Studies, 1997). His final publication was "Tending and Mending the Creation" (Pandora Press, 2007), his reflections on his struggles with Parkinson's disease.

Ross was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth E. Bender, in 1997.

He is survived by five children and their spouses: Ross Lynn Bender and Sylvia Horst of Philadelphia; Elizabeth and Jim Barker of Buhl, Idaho; Michael and Alice Bender of Washington, D.C.; Lenore and Stevan Challenger of Camano Island, Wash.; and Anne and Dave Jacoby of Bel Air, Md. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one brother, Harold Bender of Stratford, Ontario, Canada.

He was also preceded by his parents; a sister, Leona Bender; and two brothers, Walter and Orie Bender.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the Koinonia Room at the College Mennonite Church. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the College Mennonite Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Greencroft Goshen Employee Benevolent Fund or to Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminaries, in care of Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, 1911 S . Main St., Goshen, IN 46526.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
April 24, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Bender Ross T., 81 of Goshen, IN died Thursday, April 21, 2011, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. He was born June 25, 1929, in Tavistock, Ontario, Canada to Christian and Katie Bender. He married Ruth Steinmann in 1950.

In his lifetime, Ross T. Bender contributed much to the church - as pastor, writer, theologian, educator and administrator. He served in pastorates in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; Lansdale, Pa. and Lakewood, Colo. He also served at his home congregation, College Mennonite Church in Goshen, IN.

Survived by his children Ross Lynn Bender and Sylvia Horst of Philadelphia, Pa.; Elizabeth and Jim Barker of Buhl, Idaho; Michael and Alice Bender of Washington, DC; Lenore and Stevan Challenger of Camano Island, Wash.; and Anne and Dave Jacoby of Bel Air, Md. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and one brother, Harold Bender of Stratford, Ontario, Canada.

He was also preceded by his wife, Ruth, in 1997, his parents, a sister, Leona Bender and two brothers, Walter and Orie Bender.

A memorial service was April 26 at the College Mennonite Church Goshen, IN.

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

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Bender, Ross T., 81, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died April 21, 2011 at the same place. He was born June 25, 1929 at Tavistock, Ontario, Canada to Christian and Katie Bender. On December 22, 1950 he was married to Ruth Eileen Steinmann, who was born July 8, 1931 and died December 13, 1997.

Surviving are children, Ross Lynn (Sylvia Horst) Bender; Elizabeth (Jim) Barker; Michael (Alice) Bender; Lenore (Stevan) Challenger; and Anne (Dave) Jacoby, 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and a brother, Harold Bender.

A sister, Leona Bender, and two brothers, Walter Bender and Orie Bender preceded him in death.

Ross served more than 26 years at Associated Biblical Seminaries in various roles, including professor of Christian Education, director of the Institute of Mennonite Studies and, for 15 years, as dean. Special assignments for the Mennonite Church included: member and chair of the Mennonite Commission for Christian Education (1963-1971), executive secretary of the Mennonite Board of Congregational Ministries (1972-1974), moderator of the Mennonite Church General Assembly (1981-1983) and president of the Mennonite World Conference (1984-1990).

Memorial services were held April 26, 2011 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: Sandra Shenk Lapp, Goshen, IN
Eddited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Benner, Iva Catherine, 87, of Mennonite Home in Maugansville, Md., died May 27, 2011, at the home. Born Aug. 12, 1923, in Smithsburg, Md., to Penrose and Mary Elizabeth (Eshleman) Benner. She was a member of Pondsville Mennonite Church.

She is survived by nieces, Cathy Mohn of Amberson, Pa., Maryann Gaulding of Waynesboro, Pa., and Dianna Clever of Hagerstown, Md.; nephew, Timothy Benner of Williamsport, Md.; six great-nieces; and two great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by sister, Esther Benner; brothers, Paul Benner and David Benner; and niece, Glennie Bowers. Service was May 31, 2011, at Stouffers Mennonite Church, Greensburg, Md., with Pondsville Ministries officiating. Burial will be in Joint Stouffers-Pondsville Cemetery.

Source: Herald Mail.com
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Benner, Kathleen "Kathy" M. Brown, 52, of Harrisburg, PA died June 1, 2011 at her home. Born on March 10, 1959, in New York, NY to Francis Brown, of Bangor and the late Jean (Foley) Brown. On February 10, 2006 she married her surviving husband, Asher D. Benner.

In addition to her father and husband, she is survived by two sons, James Brown, of Mechanicsburg, PA; Keifer Benner, of Harrisburg, PA; one brother, John Brown and his wife Tina, of Bangor, PA; three sisters, Jean Malachowski and her husband Steven, Kelly Hill and her husband Terry, all of Bangor, Patricia Sloan and her husband Roger, of Pittsburgh; two grandsons, Nicolas Brown, James Brown and nine nieces and nephews.

Kathy attended the New Love in Christ Church, Harrisburg, PA.

Funeral service was June 6, 2011 at the Richfield Mennonite Church with her brother-in-law Pastor Aaron Benner officiating. Interment will follow in the
Goodwill Cemetery, Bunkertown, PA.

Source: Brown Funeral Homes, Inc.,
McAlisterville, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

He is survived by a sister, Pam Cohen, wife of Ron, of New Berlin, Wis.; a brother, Todd Benner and his wife, Kimberly, of Bennington, Vt.; stepmother, Ferne I. Troxell-Benner, of Lewisburg, PA; a stepbrother, Tim Troxell and his wife, Eunice, of Selinsgrove, PA; and aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Michael was preceded by a niece, Michaela Benner.

Funeral service was July 28, 2011 at Stauffer's Old Order Mennonite Church, Port Trevorton. Burial at Stauffer's Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Port Trevorton, PA.

Source: The Daily Item, Sunbury, PA July 24, 2011
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Source: Potter Funeral Home, West Liberty, Ky
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

He was the husband of the late Grace Witmer Boll who died in 2008 and his first wife, Edith Widders Boll who died in 1993.

John was an active and faithful member of Hernley Mennonite Church, Manheim where he taught Sunday school, served on several committees and was the contact person for Mennonite Disaster Service. He was considered the historian of Hernley Mennonite Church. John enjoyed reading, memorizing poetry, camping, family history and genealogy.

Surviving are three daughters, Lorraine wife of Walter H. Shirk of Lititz, PA; Mabel Jean wife of Dennis E. Baum of Manheim, PA; Lois M. wife of William B. Stauffer of Liberal, Missouri, two sons, J. Nevin husband of Mary Stoltzfus Boll of Lititz, PA; Jay H. husband of Lois Ginder Boll of Mount Joy, PA; 7 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a great grandson, Nathaniel Aaron Sprenkle, four brothers, Noah, David, Norman and Joseph Boll, three sisters, Ella Boll, Martha Hoover and Anna Mary Boll.

Funeral service was December 14, 2011 at 10:00 AM at the West Bethel Chapel at Landis Homes Retirement Community, Lititz with George M. Hurst,
Richard Buch, and Jay Peters officiating. Interment was in Hernley Mennonite Cemetery, Rapho Twp. Lancaster Co., PA.

Source: The Buch Funeral Home Manheim, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Survivors include her children, James (Ruth) Boller of Kalona, IA; Arnold Boller of Cedar Falls, IA; Emma Lou Miller of Central City, IA; 11 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and two brothers, Delmar (Betty) Gingerich of McGregor, IA and Don (Ellen) Gingerich of Stover, Missouri.

Preceding Leona in death were her parents, her husband Martin on February 12, 2010, four sisters, Edna Dolan, Vesta Miller, Marietta Yoder and Marge Gingerich, and one brother, Paul Gingerich.

A celebration of life service was October 14, 2011 at the East Union Mennonite Church with Pastor Jay Miiller officiating. Burial will follow at the East Union Cemetery.

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

Jan. 4, 1936 - Nov. 8, 2011

BEMIDJI, Minn. - Alvin J. Bontrager, 75, of Bemidji, died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011, at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14, 2011, at Tenstrike (Minn.) Community Church with the Rev. Steve Pomp officiating.

Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Cease Family Funeral Home in Bemidji and one hour prior to the service at the church Monday.

Al was born Jan. 4, 1936, in Haven, Kan., the son of Jacob and Ida Borntrager. He moved with his family as a child to Topeka, Ind., where he was raised and educated. He married Leona Miller on June 12, 1955, in Goshen, Ind.

He worked at a trailer factory in Goshen for a few years and then moved to Cincinnati to complete his 1-W service as an X-ray technician for a hospital from 1959 to 1961. They moved back to Goshen for eight months, where he worked for Star Tank. In 1962, they moved to Pennington, where he worked as a logger before becoming manager of Blackduck Lumber Yard for nine years in Blackduck. He joined Lee Hochstetler in creating Lee and Al's Construction Co. which he worked at for 40 years. They also owned and operated Kal's Lumber Supply for many years.

In recent years, he was a very active volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. He also was a member of the Bemidji Rotary Club, served on the Blackduck School Board for nine years and was faithfully dedicated to Gideon's International since 1968. Al's gift of being nonjudgmental and having an open, caring heart led him to minister and embrace people, leaving them feeling loved and cared for. He was also instrumental in building Tenstrike Community Church, where he served as an associate pastor.

Al loved spending time with his family and was proud of his nine grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Leona of Bemidji; three sons, Daryl (Marlisa) Yoder-Bontrager of Lancaster, Pa., Duane (Anne Martin) Bontrager of Harrisonburg, Va., and Dennis (Jane) Bontrager of Goshen; daughter Dawn (Lin Hoppel) Bontrager of Mishawaka, Ind.; nine grandchildren; brother Marvin (Joyce) Bontrager of Goshen; and four sisters, Anna Yoder of Sarasota, Fla., Mary Keely of Sturgis, Mich., Sally (Lee) Hochstetler of Pennington, Minn., Susie (Amos) Schrock of Gladys, Va.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Orvin Borntrager and Ervin Borntrager.

Casketbearers will be Al's children and grandchildren.

Memorials are preferred to Gideon's International or Habitat for Humanity.

Messages of condolence may be left at www.ceasefuneralhome.com.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 12, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Jan. 20, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Jan. 26, 2010 - Aug. 2, 2011

BREMEN -- Jeriah Michael Borkholder, 19 months, of 2209 4th C Road, Bremen, died in an accident at his home at 9:23 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011.

He was born Jan. 26, 2010, in Bremen, to Marvin E. and Erma Troyer Borkholder.

They survive; along with brothers Matthew and Joshua and sisters Diana, Leah and Melissa, all at home; and grandparents Eli and Clara (Kauffman) Borkholder Jr. of Bremen and John and Mahala (Schmucker) Troyer of Nappanee.

Friends may call after 2 p.m. today and all day Friday at the family residence. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, at the Lyle Borkholder residence (2060 E. 5th Road, Bremen). Officiating will be the Home Ministry of the Older Amish Church. Burial will be in Cedar Road Amish Cemetery. Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Aug. 4, 2001
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Intelligencer Journal - 3/26/2011
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Burkholder, Ethel Lena Wenger, 90, of Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Harrisonburg, Va., passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011. Mrs. Burkholder was born March 9, 1921, in Dayton, Va., and was the daughter of the late Abram Wenger and Eva (Harper) Wenger. Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, Henry L. Burkholder, who passed away Feb. 9, 2006.

Mrs. Burkholder is survived by one brother, Warren Wenger of Dayton, Va.; and eight children, Bruce B. and wife, Jean (Sacra) Burkholder, of Harrisonburg, Lynwood R. and wife, Louise (Redmond) Burkholder, of Chapin, S.C., Eldon D. and wife, Brenda (Carwile) Burkholder, of Harrisonburg, Marlin L. and wife, Christine (Landis) Burkholder, of Singers Glen, Va., Rodney J. and wife, Joyce (Good) Burkholder, of Harrisonburg, Olen D. and wife, Norma (Neuenschwander) Burkholder, of Harrisonburg, Zola F. Burkholder Showalter and husband, Duane, of Broadway, Va., and Gary L. and wife, Karen (Hampton) Burkholder, of Newberg, Ore.

She also had 20 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and was preceded in death by two grandchildren, brothers Emory Wenger, Arlie Wenger, Joseph Wenger, Warren Wenger, Ervin Wenger and sisters Elizabeth Howdyshell, Ruth Lewis and Dorothy Stover.

Ethel enjoyed flower gardening and traveling and was a wonderful homemaker, mother and grandmother.

The family will receive friends Friday, June 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Harrisonburg Mennonite Church Fellowship hall. The funeral service will be conducted Saturday, June 18, at 3 p.m. at Trissels Mennonite Church, Broadway, Va. Interment will follow the service at the church cemetery. McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Daily News Record - 6/16/2011
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

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Burkholder, Ethel Lena Wenger, 90, of, Harrisonburg VA, died June 14, 2011 at the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community. She was born March 9, 1921 in Dayton, VA to Abram Wenger and Eva (Harper) Wenger. Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, Henry L. Burkholder, who passed away Feb. 9, 2006.

Mrs. Burkholder is survived by one brother, Warren Wenger of Dayton, VA and 8 children: Bruce B. and wife Jean (Sacra) Burkholder of Harrisonburg VA, Lynwood R. and wife Louise (Redmond) Burkholder of Chapin SC, Eldon D. and wife Brenda (Carwile) Burkholder of Harrisonburg VA, Marlin L. and wife Christine (Landis) Burkholder of Singers Glen VA, Rodney J. and wife Joyce (Good) Burkholder of Harrisonburg VA, Olen D. and wife Norma (Neuenschander) Burkholder of Harrisonburg VA, Zola F. Burkholder Showalter and husband Duane of Broadway VA and Gary L. and wife Karen (Hampton) Burkholder of Newberg OR.

She also had 20 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, brothers Emory Wenger, Arlie Wenger, Joseph Wenger, Warren Wenger, Ervin Wenger and sisters Elizabeth Howdyshell, Ruth Lewis and Dorothy Stover.

Funeral service was June 18, 2011 at Trissels Mennonite Church. Interment was in the Trissels Mennonite Church, Broadway, Va.

Source: McMullen Funeral Home, Harrisonburg, VA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

He was born in Ephrata Township to the late Paul and Annie (Martin) Burkholder and was the husband of the late Elizabeth H. (Gehman) Burkholder, who passed away in 2008.

George was a member of Martindale Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference and was a retired farmer.

George is survived by 4 sons, Henry G., husband of Mabel (Newswanger) Burkholder of Thorp, WI, Weaver G., husband of Ruth (Martin) Bukholder of Walnut Bottom, Eli G., husband of Vera (Hoover) Burkholder of Newville, Isaac G., husband of Anna (Hoover) Burkholder of Thorp, WI; 6 daughters, Mabel G., wife of Menno Nolt of New Holland, Mary G., wife of Lawrence Nolt of Withee, WI, Elizabeth G., wife of Alvin Martin of Withee, WI, Ella G., wife of Raymond Hoover of Kutztown, Anna G., wife of Elmer Leid of Fortuna, MI, Lucy G., wife of Leroy Sensenig of Penn Yan, NY; 77 grandchildren; 7 step grandchildren; 149 great grandchildren; 34 step great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Paul, husband of Elizabeth (Stauffer) Burkholder of Fleetwood, Jonas, husband of Bertha (Zimmerman) Burkholder of Stanley, NY; 3 sisters, Lizzie, wife of Weaver Leid of Ephrata, Ada, wife of Aaron Zimmerman of Dundee, NY, Susanna, wife of Ben Shirk of Penn Yan, NY.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Ezra, Isaac, and Menno Burkholder; sisters, Annie Burkholder, Maria Burkholder, and ­Minnie Hoover; 3 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and 5 step great grandchildren.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, January 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Menno and Mabel Nolt ­residence, 282 Ranck Church Rd., New Holland. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 8:30 a.m. at the Nolt residence with further services at 9:30 a.m. from Martindale Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conference), Earl Township. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 1/3/2012
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Burkholder, Grace H. Fox, 76, of 276 Gristmill Road, New Holland, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 29, 2011 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Martindale, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Sally (Horning) Fox. She was married 58 years, on Feb. 14, to David Z. Burkholder. Grace was a homemaker and a member of the Martindale Mennonite Church. She enjoyed reading, going to the cabin, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and she was a Phillies Fan.

Surviving in addition to her husband are four children, Nancy, married to Ray Newswanger of Terre Hill, Dale, married to Diane (Weaver) Burkholder of Ephrata, Lynn Burkholder of East Earl, and Glenn, married to Lori (Morgan) Burkholder of Martindale; 11 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; three brothers and a sister, Willis H., married to Shirley (Styer) Fox of Ephrata, Erma, married to Henry Z. Garman of New Holland, Eugene H., married to Violet (Styer) Fox of Martindale, and Marlin H. Fox of Bowmansville.

Preceding her in death is a brother, Lloyd H. Fox.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 2 at 2 pm at Martindale Mennonite Church, 171 Hurst Road, Ephrata with the Reverend Daryl Weaver officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Wednesday from 6-8 pm and on Thursday from 1-2 pm at the Martindale Mennonite Church. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.

Intelligencer Journal - 5/30/2011
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

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Burkholder, Grace H. Fox, 76, of New Holland, PA died May 29, 2011 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Martindale, PA to Clarence and Sally (Horning) Fox. She was married 58 years, on Feb. 14, to David Z. Burkholder. Grace was a member of the Martindale Mennonite Church.

Surviving in addition to her husband are four children, Nancy, married to Ray Newswanger of Terre Hill, Dale, married to Diane (Weaver) Burkholder of Ephrata, Lynn Burkholder of East Earl, and Glenn, married to Lori (Morgan) Burkholder of Martindale; 11 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; three brothers and a sister, Willis H., married to Shirley (Styer) Fox of Ephrata, Erma, married to Henry Z. Garman of New Holland, Eugene H., married to Violet (Styer) Fox of Martindale, and Marlin H. Fox of Bowmansville.

Preceding her in death is a brother, Lloyd H. Fox.

Funeral service was June 2, 2011 at Martindale Mennonite Church, with the Reverend Daryl Weaver officiating. Interment was in the Martindale Mennonite Cemetery, Ephrata.

Source: Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

May 22, 1913 - Oct. 5, 2011

WHITE CLOUD, Mich. - Helen Mae Burkholder, 98, of White Cloud, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011, at her home following a short illness.

Helen was born May 22, 1913, in Elkhart, Ind., to Vernon A. and Lula (Van-Scoik) Yoder. Helen was the widow of Lowell and was a member of the White Cloud Mennonite Church.

Helen is survived by her children, Howard (Carol) Burkholder of White Cloud, Marjorie (Allen) Christner of East Jordan, Miriam (Sanford) Christophel of Goshen, Ind., Delbert (Betty) Burkholder of White Cloud, Carolyn Burkholder of Kansas City, Kan., Doris (Dean) Roberts of Vian, Okla., Nelson (Virginia) Burkholder of Canton, Ohio, Ruth Ann (Calvin) Hershberger of Topeka, Kan., and Ed (Carol) Burkholder of Elkhart; 26 grandchildren; 72 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at White Cloud Mennonite Church and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at White Cloud Mennonite Church. Interment will be at Big Prairie Everett Township Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may go to Hospice of Michigan, Newaygo County.

Arrangements are by Crandell Funeral Home - White Cloud Chapel, www.crandellfh.com.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Oct. 6, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin