Conrad, James Wesley, 73, of High Amana, IA died June 29, 2011 at Cedar Rapids, IA. He was born September 10, 1937 at Mt. Pleasant, IA. On July 14, 1959 at Kalona, IA he was married to Shirley Gingerich, who died in 2009.

Crossgrove, David Allen, 57, of Leo, Indiana, died May 26, 2011. Born in Ft. Wayne, IN. to Orvil & Mary Crossgrove. He married his wife, Melody Bartlett on June 8, 1972. David loved his God and family, was God Fearing, God Centered, and was always there for others.

Dagen, Esther M. Harnish Kreider, 92, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at the Mennonite Home. Born in Pequea Twp., she was a daughter of the late Enos C. and Ella (Kreider) Harnish, and stepdaughter to the late Barbara (Barr) Harnish. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Elvin Kreider, and her second husband, Clarence L. Dagen.

Derstine, Jean Marie Langenwalter, 78, of Hesston, Harvey Co., KS died September 24, 2011 at the same place. She was born January 11, 1933 at Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS to Edwin and Marie (Dester) Langenwalter.

Surviving are children, Alonna, Rebecca, Deborah, Timothy, Regina, Sarah, and Ben, and 11 grandchildren.

Memorial services were held at Schowalter Villa Chapel, Hesston, KS.

Submitted by: Donna Koehn
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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HESSTON -

Jean Langenwalter Derstine, 78, passed away on Saturday (Sept. 24, 2011) at Schowalter Villa in Hesston.

She was born on Jan. 11, 1933, in Wichita, the daughter of Edwin and Marie Dester Langenwalter. She graduated from Hesston Academy in 1953 and La Junta Mennonite School of Nursing in 1956. After marriage, she was a homemaker.

Jean was married to Merrill Derstine. He survives.

She was a member of Whitestone Mennonite Church in Hesston.

She is survived by sons, Timothy (Rosita) of State College, Pa., and Benjamin of State College; daughters, Alonna (Eric) Smith of Philadelphia, Rebecca (Don) Esch of Newton, Deborah Zug of Harleysville, Pa., Regina (Arlie) Overton of Marion, and Sarah (Curt) Epp of McPherson; sister, Linda (Willard) Smith of Blountstown, Fla.; and 11 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Ann Bloom.

Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Schowalter Villa Chapel in Hesston. Chaplain Wendy Miller will officiate.

Memorials may be made to the Hesston College Nursing Department or Schowalter Villa Good Samaritan Caring Fund, in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, 107 S. Lancaster, Hesston, KS 67062.

The Newton Kansan
Newton Kansan
Posted Sep 30, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Derstine, Margaret G., 83, of Lancaster, PA died June 21, 2011 at the same place. She was born February 21, 1928 at Souderton, PA to Herbert A. and Lillian B. (Godshall) Derstine.

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Detweiler, Russell M., 83, of Sellersville, PA died Oct. 29, 2011 on his family's farm. Born August 25, 1928, at home, he was the son of the late Norman A. and Sallie (Moyer) Detweiler. He was the husband of Evelyn L. (Bergey), with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage on May 21, 2011

He was a lifetime member of Rockhill Mennonite Church, and a longtime member of Gideon's International. Russell Pastored at Rockhill, Franconia, Eden and Towamencin Mennonite churches. He also recorded the weekly Sunday School lessons which were broadcast on the radio for Sunday School Meditations. During retirement, he loved spending time at their home in Honey Brook and spending time with family and friends.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Glenda Moyer and husband, Phil, of Souderton, Julie Gotwals and husband, Brent, of Telford and James Detweiler and wife, Yvonne, of Sellersville; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Lorene Derstine of DeLand, FL, Merrill M. Detweiler and wife Suzanne, of Sellersville, Gladys Nice, wife of Curtis Nice, Telford; and a sister-in-law, Cora Detweiler of Telford.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Donald M. Detweiler and brother-in-law, Joseph Derstine.

Funeral was Nov 4, 2011, at Towamencin Mennonite Church, Kulpsville, PA. A private burial will take place at Rockhill Mennonite Cemetery.

Source: The Reporter Lansdale, PA October 31, 2011.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

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Detwiler, Gladys Hoover

Oct. 31, 1918 - March 11, 2011

GOSHEN -- Gladys Detwiler, 92, of Greencroft Boulevard, died at 8:45 p.m. Friday (March 11, 2011) at Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born Oct. 31, 1918, in Elkhart County to Amos and Lovina (Roose) Hoover.

She married Chester Detwiler on Aug. 5, 1939.

Surviving are a daughter, Joyce (Randy) Homes of Goshen; three sons, Carl (Evelyn) Detwiler of Nappanee, Robert Detwiler of Argos and Keith (Rhonda) Detwiler of Goshen; a sister, Edith Huber of Goshen; a brother, Charles Hoover of Goshen; nine grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were a son, Stephen Detwiler; a grandson, Kevin Detwiler; a stepsister, Dorothy Kulp; and a daughter-in-law, Paulette Detwiler.

Mrs. Detwiler was a homemaker and a member of Yellow Creek Church of the Brethren, where she was a deacon. She served 15 months in Brethren service.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., and for an hour before the 10:30 a.m. funeral service Tuesday at Yellow Creek Church of the Brethren. Pastor Mark Bendes will officiate, with burial to follow in Yellow Creek Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Yellow Creek Church of the Brethren missions.

Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.

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Diener, Laura A. Herschberger
     
Laura A. (Herschberger) Diener, 77, of Arcola passed away at 7:05 a.m. on Monday, February 21, 2011, at home.
     
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) at the Jake Stutzman residence, 421 N CR 400 E, Arcola. Bishop Jake Stutzman will officiate. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery, rural Arcola. Visitation will be this afternoon and evening (Wednesday) at the Jake Stutzman residence. Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
     
Laura was born February 8, 1934, in Nappanee, Indiana. She was a daughter of Annanias B. and Drusilla (Yoder) Herschberger. She married Levi M. Diener on December 1, 1955, in Arthur. He survives.
     
Also surviving are seven children, Dennis Diener of Arthur, Willard Diener and wife Mary of Arcola, Rebekah Borntreger and husband Allan of Oakland, Tobias Diener of Arthur, Ruth Miller and husband Ed of Arthur, Irma Miller and husband Glen of Ligonier, Indiana, and Ira Diener and wife Esther of Goshen, Indiana; 28 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers, Henry Herschberger and wife Wilma of Goshen, Indiana, David Herschberger and wife Frieda of Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada, Ura Herschberger and wife Sarah of Arthur, and Omer Ray Herschberger of Niles, Michigan; and one sister, Fannie Mae Helmuth and husband Jacob of Lovington.
     
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, and a great-grandson.
     
Laura was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

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Diller, Rose Marie Amstutz, age 91, of Orrville, OH died September 25, 2011, at Mercy St. Anne Hospital in Toledo, OH. She was born on June 19, 1920, to Adam and Lydia (Sprunger) Amstutz. She was united in marriage to Lester Diller on June 18, 1944. He died July 8, 1971.

She taught at Kidron and Dalton Schools. Later, she taught Religious Education at Kidron, Dalton, Mt. Eaton and Apple Creek. Rose Marie was a member of Salem Mennonite Church in Kidron, where she was a member of Women in Mission, the choir, the Spiritual Council, taught Sunday school and Bible school. She formerly served on the Board of Trustees of Bluffton University and Central Christian High School. She was also a life member of the Kidron Community Historical Society.

Survived by two daughters, Dr. Ann (Randall) Snyder of Columbus, and Mary (John) Lauback of Perrysburg, OH; grandsons, David and James Lauback, both attending Ohio Northern University; sister, Celia Blough of Bluffton, OH; brother-in-law, Harley Himes of Kidron; and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and sisters, Ethel Himes and Effie Badertscher.

Services were held at Salem Mennonite Church in Kidron on October 1, 2011 with Rev. Kevin Himes officiating. Burial took place in the church cemetery.

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

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Dillman, Diana Cole, 64, of Bluffton, OH died June 28, 2011 at the same place. She was born March 20, 1947 at Mt. Sterling, KY and was married to James Dillman, who survives.

Memorial services were held July 2, 2011 at Chiles & Sons Laman Funeral Home, Bluffton, OH.

Submitted by: James Dillman
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Diana G. Dillman, 64 of Bluffton died at 6:00 PM June 28, 2011 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born March 20, 1947 in Sharpsburg, Kentucky to Cecil "Pete" Walters and Elizabeth Robinson Cole. On September 3, 1965 she married James Dillman who survives.

Diana was previously co-owner at the Village Cut n Curl, Bluffton. She had also been a dental assistant at Dr. Huss's office, Bluffton and worked in customer service at Sam's Club, Lima. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Bluffton. She was a 1966 graduate of Bluffton High School and Findlay Cosmetology School.

Survivors also include three sisters Tammy (Roger) Cole Gowens of Fort Smith, Arkansas, C Ann (H.K) Cunningham, of Stanton, Kentucky, and Eva June (Bob) Friel of Louisville, Kentucky; two sister in laws Marylin (Rich) Basinger of Bluffton, Ohio and Diane (Jim) Elshire of Wapakoneta, Ohio and a mother in law, Treva (Jim) Suter of Bluffton.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Gary Cole.

Services will be 10:30 AM Saturday at Chiles-Laman Funeral Home, Bluffton. Rev. Steven J. Yoder officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton. Visitation will be held Friday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Source: Tributes.com
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Disbrow, Caleb D., 96, of Archbold, Fulton County, Ohio died May 19, 2011 at the same place. He was born May 2, 1915 at Morenci, MI to Ernest and Floy (Johnson) Disbrow. He was married to Estella Grieser, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Elizabeth (John) Uphoff; Kenneth (Donna) Disbrow; Shirley (Richard) Stuckey; and Ernest (LaVon) Disbrow, 19 grandchildren, and 41 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held May 21, 2011 at Fairlawn Haven Chapel, Archbold, Fulton County.

Submitted by: Barb Crossgrove, Stryker, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Driver, Ethel May, 89, of Harrisonburg, VA died February 15, 2011 at the same place.  She was born September 17, 1921 in West Virginia at to Benjamin and Lula (Kohne) May.  She was married to Fred A. Driver, who is deceased.

Surviving are a son, Lewis R. Driver, two grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and a sister, Patsy Thompson.

A son, James L. Driver and a daughter, Grace E. Birchfield preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held February 19, 2011 at Springdale Mennonite Church, Waynesboro, VA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Dutcher, Gertrude Lydia Maust, 86, of Hartville, Ohio died May 19, 2011 at home in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio surrounded by her family. She was born September 4, 1924 at Bay Port, Huron Co., Michigan to Earl and Idella Maust. On December 24, 1944 she was married to Frank Dutcher, who was born March 28, 1924 and died October 10, 2006.

Surviving are children, Jonathan & Violet Dutcher of Virginia, Ruth & Ajay Massey of Columbus, OH; Dan & Barb Dutcher of Hartville, OH; Naomi & Dan Leaman of Florida; and Titus & Deb Dutcher of Sugarcreek, OH; 17 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and brothers and sisters, Elmer Maust, Cora Yoder, Glen & Erma Maust, and James & Freda Maust, all of Michigan.

A son, David Dutcher preceded her in death.

Gertrude spent a lifetime serving Christ and working alongside her husband, Frank, in ministry throughout their 62 years of marriage. They spent nine years in missions in Bowling Creek, Ky., before their call to pastor the congregation at Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Hartville, Ohio in 1957. She remained in Hartville until Frank's passing in 2006. She spent her remaining years in the home and care of her daughter, Ruth, in Columbus, Ohio, where she attended Columbus Mennonite Church. Her passion for the 'least of these' connected many to Christ and His Body over her lifetime. Her family will always remember the twinkle in her eye and adventurous spirit!

Memorial services were held May 23, 2011 at Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Hartville, Ohio with burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Hartville, Ohio.

Submitted by: Cindy Fleming, Hartville, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Dyck, David
June 12, 1926 - July 30, 2011

David Dyck was born on June 12th, 1926, in the village of Miloradovka, one of several Mennonite settlements in the Ukraine, the son of David Gerhard Dyck and Agneta (Kroeker) Dyck. In November of 1929, along with his parents and older, sister (Helen), and younger sister (Martha) David began the long, and difficult journey to emigrate to Canada. They settled in Grassy Lake, AB on July 4th, 1930. In 1931 they were able to purchase 320 acres of farm land and began farming. As a family, they continued to farm in Grassy Lake up until 1966.

In 1936, at the age of 10, David accepted Jesus Christ as his personal saviour, and he lived every day of his life in a close relationship with Him. He was baptized in 1941, at the age of 15. Over the next few years he attended Bible School in Coaldale, AB, as well as Prairie Bible Institute in Three Hills, and MBBC in Winnipeg, MB. In the summer of 1943, David had the opportunity to be involved with developing the first summer camp at the Southern Alberta Bible Camp. Over the rest of his life, church camps would have a special place in his heart. David continued to farm with his father, during those years. They were busy years, full of hard but rewarding work.

In early 1955, David was introduced to Mary Klassen and the two of them were married on June 3rd, 1955. They continued to farm in Grassy Lake until 1966, at which time they moved to the Linden area and began building a hog farm. By this time their family had grown with the addition of their children: Esther, Danny, Arthur, Glenn and Stephen.

Both David and Mary were busy with life on the farm, with the family, and with being involved in the church here in Linden. Over the years they taught Sunday School, worked with the Youth and, in the case of David, were very involved in various committees and church projects. The project that resonated the most with David was Camp Evergreen. David was involved with Camp Evergreen, right from its inception. He not only served on the board, but helped with the planning and actual construction of the facility. He had an ongoing passion for Camp Evergreen, his entire life. The 70's and early 1980's were good years on the farm and in the family. The family farmed together up until late 1988, when, with the collapse in the hog market, high interest rates and pressure from the bank, they shut down the farm.

With the loss of the farm, David now had a great deal of time on his hands, but rather than relax into retirement he became busier than ever with Church work and Camp Evergreen and was also involved with Mennonite Mutual Insurance, sat on Village council and was instrumental in the planning and building the Linden Seniors Lodge. David and Mary also managed to have many travelling holidays during these years. But no matter what all was going on, family always came first to David. In his last years, David slowed down a fair bit, as travelling became too difficult. But he always had a story to tell, a solution to a question, or a bit of gentle advice or wisdom to share with you.

David passed away peacefully, late in the evening, on Saturday, July 30th, at the Three Hills Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary; his daughter Esther (and Bernie) Giese, of Linden, AB, and their children Chris (Anna) Giese and Michael (Julie) Giese; by his son Danny (and Brenda) Dyck, of Vernon, BC, their children Andy (Stephanie) Dyck, Carl James "CJ" (Anna) Dyck, Shelby (Cory) Munk, and Danielle Nicole "Nici" (Jon) Carey; by his son Arthur (and Caroline) Dyck, of Linden, AB, and their children Peter (Randi) Dyck and Kevin Dyck; by his son Glenn (and Jean) Dyck, of Innisfail, AB, their children Brent Neumiller-Dyck, Mark (Lindsay) Dyck, and Greg Dyck; and by his son Stephen (and Kristin) Dyck-Ellerbeck, of Victoria, BC, and their children Delean Dyck-Ellerbeck, Seth Dyck-Ellerbeck, Taeja Dyck-Ellerbeck and Kai Dyck-Ellerbeck; along with 13 great-grandchildren, his sisters Helen Peters, of Winnipeg, MB; Martha Janzen, of Pincher Creek, AB; and Agnes Bartel, of Coaldale, AB, and his brothers Walter (and Lydia) Dyck, of Winnipeg, MB, and Rudy (and Anne) Dyck, of Saskatoon, SK.

Memorial Services were held Wednesday, August 3, 2011, at Linden Mennonite Brethren Church, Linden, AB with interment in Linden Cemetery. Memorial tributes may be made to Camp Evergreen, Box 492, Sundre, AB Arrangements in care of SUNSET FUNERAL SERVICE Linden, 403-546-3903.

Capital Printers LTD. Three Hills, AB
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH

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Dye, Alice Louise Shenk, 92, of Mesa, Arizona died September 10, 2011 at the same place. She was born June 24, 1919 at Cherew, Colorado to Jacob and Laura (King) Shenk.

Alice and W. J. Dye were married April 20, 1941 and divorced March 8, 1968. W. J. is still living at the time of her death.

Surviving are children, Carolyn Dye-Marquand; Wes Dye; and Jim Dye, 2 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, three sisters, Doris Hjelmstad; Laura Ann King; and Ruth Amstutz, and a brother, J.B. Shenk.

Memorial services were held September 18, 2011 at Mariposa Gardens Cemetery Chapel, Mesa, Arizona with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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

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Eberly, Ethel M. Hertzog, 74, of Denver, PA died January 16, 2011 at Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center. Born in Rothsville, PA to Spencer and Florence (Martin) Hertzog. Her husband of 55 years, Joseph G. Eberly, survives. She was a member of the Bowmansville Mennonite Church.

Survived by her husband Joseph and four daughters: Sharon married to Ervin Weaver, Bowmansville, PA; Sandra married to Larry Weber, Mohnton, PA; Joyce married to Larry Horning, Bowmansville, PA; Joanne married to Stuart Martin, East Earl, PA; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four siblings: Bertha married to Ken Hoffert, Sinking Spring, PA; Lee married to Naomi Hertzog, Newmanstown, PA; Lavern married to Marie Hertzog, Denver, PA; Lloyd married to Mae Hertzog, Denver, PA.

Funeral service was January 20, 2011 at the Bowmansville Mennonite Church, with Pastors Duane Ringler and Ken Becker officiating. Interment was in the Bowmansville Mennonite Cemetery, East Earl, PA.

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Eberly, Lelia Keller, 88, of Harrisonburg, VA died February 28, 2011 at Crestwood in Harrisonburg, VA.  She was born on February 13, 1923 in Dayton, VA to William and Sallie Simmers Keller. Her husband of 53 years, Warren Rohrer Eberly, preceded her death on December 17, 1995. She was a charter member of Dayton Mennonite Church.

Surviving are six sons, Willard K. and wife Eva (Hartzler) of Bari, Italy, Sherman D. and wife Ann (Peifer) of Harrisonburg, VA; Richard L. and wife Joan (MacAllister) of Harrisonburg, VA; Wendell J. and wife Carol (Weaver) of Harrisonburg, Charles W. and wife Sonya (Stahl) of Harrisonburg, VA; Brent W. and wife Chris (Wright) of Bridgewater, VA; a sister, Lorene Layman of Dayton, VA; thirteen grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry and Warren Keller, and three sisters, Orpha Keller, Evangeline Showalter, and Nellie Early.

A celebration of life memorial service was March 2, 2011 at Dayton Mennonite Church, Pastors Daryl Driver and Nate Yoder conducted the service.  The graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the Dayton Mennonite Cemetery, prior to the memorial service.

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Eberly, Lelia Keller, 88, of Harrisonburg, [VA] went to be with her Lord on Feb. 28, 2011, at Crestwood in Harrisonburg. Her husband of 53 years, Warren Rohrer Eberly, preceded her death on Dec. 17, 1995. Mrs. Eberly was born on Feb. 13, 1923, in Dayton, Va., and was a daughter of the late William and Sallie Simmers Keller.

She was a charter member of Dayton Mennonite Church. Lelia was a devoted Christian wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, and will be greatly missed by her family, friends and church community.

Surviving are six sons, Willard K. and wife, Eva (Hartzler), of Bari, Italy, Sherman D. and wife, Ann (Peifer), of Harrisonburg, Richard L. and wife, Joan (MacAllister), of Harrisonburg, Wendell J. and wife, Carol (Weaver), of Harrisonburg, Charles W. and wife, Sonya (Stahl), of Harrisonburg, Brent W. and wife, Chris (Wright), of Bridgewater [VA]; a sister, Lorene Layman of Dayton; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Eberly was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry and Warren Keller, and three sisters, Orpha Keller, Evangeline Showalter and Nellie Early.

Lelia's celebration of life memorial service will be held at Dayton Mennonite Church on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at 11 a.m. Pastors Daryl Driver and Nate Yoder will conduct the service. The graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. at the Dayton Mennonite Cemetery prior to the memorial service.  The family will have a viewing and receive friends Tuesday, March 1, 2011, from 6 until 8:30 p.m. at Weavers Mennonite Church at the Shady Oak Fellowship Hall. Friends may also call at McMullen Funeral Home at anytime on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrance can be made in Lelia's memory to the Virginia Mennonite Missions, 901 Parkwood Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22802, or to the Good Samaritan Fund, Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, 1501 Virginia Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22802.

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Ebersole, Dorothy M. Weaver Zimmerman Sensenig Martin

Dorothy M. Ebersole, 84, of 288 Skyline Dr., Denver, formerly of Elizabethtown, died Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at Reading Hospital after a 2-year battle with cancer. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Rueben and Lydia (Martin) Weaver.

She was married to Henry M. Zimmerman, deacon at Risser Mennonite Church, who died in 1961, Elmer Sensenig, who died in 1984, Abel Martin, who died in 1998, and John Ebersole, who celebrated 9 years of marriage on June 8.

Dorothy was a homemaker and a member of Hahnstown United Zion Church. For a few years, she worked at Spring Glen Farm Kitchens. She enjoyed bus trips, going to the mountains, her family, Hymns and Gospel songs, and quilting.

Surviving in addition to her husband, John, are five children, Sharon, married to George Colon of Narvon, Norma, married to David Musser of Denver, Erla, married to Ivan Nolt of Terre Hill, James, married to Kim (Palm) Zimmerman of New Holland, and Iris, married to Harold Zeiset of East Earl; a stepdaughter, Judith, married to Kenneth Witmer of Manheim; a stepson, Dennis, married to Mary Ebersole of Elizabethtown; 8 grandchildren; 8 step-grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 11 step-great grandchildren; and two brothers, Leroy and Wilmer Weaver, both of Ephrata.

Preceding her in death is a grandson, Anthony Musser; four brothers, Isaac, Moses, John and Lawrence Weaver; and three sisters, Elizabeth Martin, Mabel Martin, and Ellen Stauffer.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 24, at 2 p.m. at the Ephrata United Zion Church, 408 E. Fulton St., Ephrata, with the Reverend Jay Showalter and the Reverend Ethan Levengood officiating. Interment will be in the Risser Mennonite Cemetery. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.

Intelligencer Journal - 7/21/2011
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

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Ebersole, Jacob L., 96, formerly of Elizabethtown, PA died January 26, 2011 at the United Zion Retirement Community, Lititz, PA. Born in Elizabethtown, to Moses and Lizzie Longenecker Ebersole. He was the husband of the late Alverta Musser Ebersole who died on January 20, 2007. He was a member of New Haven Mennonite Church, Lititz, PA.

Surviving are five daughters, Clarene M. wife of Elvin B. Boll of Elizabethtown, PA; Doris M. Kriner of Lebanon, PA;   Eunice M. wife of Carl E. Ginder and   Alta M. wife of Harold M. Moyer both of Mount Joy, PA; Joann M. wife of Glenn R. Martin of Lititz, PA; a son, John M. husband of Ava Nichols Ebersole of Mechanicsburg, PA.. 20 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, 2 great great granddaughters and a brother, John Irwin husband of Dorothy Ebersole of Denver, PA.

Preceding him in death are: four great grandchildren, three brothers: Lester, Abner, and Moses Ebersole, four sisters: Ruth Musser, Edith Groff, Ada Baum, Susan Ebersole, a son-in-law, Joseph F. Kriner, and a daughter-in-law, Verna Shenk Ebersole.

Funeral service was January 30, 2011 at the New Haven Mennonite Church Lititz, PA., with ministers: Luke Martin, Glenn Fox, LeRoy Martin, and Amos Hurst officiating. Interment is in Stauffer's Mennonite Cemetery, Derry Twp. Dauphin Co., PA.

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Ebersole, Myron Lester, 86, of Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA died December 8, 2011 at the same place. He was born June 5, 1925 at Sterling, IL to Lester R. and Mamie (Martin) Ebersole. On August 26, 1949 he was married to Geraldine Ann Hartman, who was born October 1, 1924 and survives.

Surviving are a daughter, Susan Elaine Ebersole (married to John Bauman) a son, Jon Michael Ebersole, four grandchildren, a brother, Richard Ebersole, and a sister, Irma Bowman (married to the late Earl Bowman).

Myron and Geraldine served with The Mennonite Central Committee in relief work with Palestinian Refugees in Jericho 1950-52. He was the Administrator of Prairie View Hospital, Newton, Kansas 1952-57.

He was a hospital Chaplain and Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis, Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 1967-78, and the Penn State University Medical Center, Hershey Pennsylvania, 1978-96. He also served as a Supervisor at The Christian Medical College and Hospital in Vellore, India, in 1996. He was a member of The American Board of the Vellore Hospital 1998-2006. He was active in professional organizations, serving as President of the College of Chaplains in 1979. He received the Distinguished Service Award from the College of Chaplains in 1986. He was a member of the Board of Representatives and served on the Certification Committee of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education. He also was founder of the Pennsylvania Society of Chaplains, which he served as President for a term.

Memorial services were held December 17, 2011 at Akron Mennonite Church, Akron, Lancaster Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Lloyd Chapman, Akron, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Ebersole, Seth H., 84, of Lititz, PA, died April 12, 2011 at Landis Homes. Born April 19, 1926 in Lancaster, PA to Benjamin and Laura Hertzler Ebersole. He was the husband of Virginia Metzler Ebersole sharing 62 years of marriage.

Seth was an active member of the Akron Mennonite Church and the Men's Chorus.

Survived by his wife Virginia and daughters, Jane Ebersole of Hummelstown, PA and Kathy wife of Jeff Kauffman of Lancaster, PA; a son, Charles husband of Linda Ebersole of Mohnton, PA; six grand children, one great grandchild; a brother, Andrew husband of Irene Ebersole of Lancaster, PA and a brother-in-law Paul White of Lititz, PA.

He was preceded in death by sisters Ruth White and Edith Ebersole.

A Memorial Service was April 15, 2011 at the Akron Mennonite Church, with Pastor Jim Amstutz and Pastor Michelle Dula officiating. Interment was private at the convenience of the family in the Akron Mennonite Cemetery Akron, PA.

Source: Find A Grave; Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era 4/13/2011
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

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Eby, Arlene M. Bomberger, 93, formerly of Blainsport, PA died March 30, 2011, at Landis Homes, Lititz, PA where she lived for the past 16 years. She was born on August 5, 1917 in Elm, PA to John M. and Elizabeth L. Bomberger.

She served with her husband Wilmer who was Pastor at the Blainsport Mennonite Church, Reinholds, PA.  They founded the congregation near Cocalico when they were first married.

Surviving are family members, John and Joyce Eby of Dillsburg, PA; Lois and Edward Hollinger of Mt. Wolf, PA and Beth and Sam Weber of Wayne, PA; eight
grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two sisters-in-law, Myrtle Bomberger and Martha Jane Bomberger, both residents at Landis Homes.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Henry and Roy Bomberger. An interment service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 3 at the Blainsport Mennonite Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at 3:00 PM at the Blainsport Mennonite Church, Reinholds, PA.

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Eby, Arlene M. Bomberger, 93, of Lititz, Lancaster Co., PA died March 30, 2011 at the same place from congestive heart failure. She was born August 5, 1917 Elm, Lancaster Co., PA to John M. and Elizabeth L. (Landis) Bomberger.

On October 6, 1938 at Elm, PA she was married to Wilmer M. Eby, who was born February 5, 1916 and died September 11, 2002. Wilmer was pastor of Blainsport Mennonite Church from 1938 until 1985.

Surviving are children, John W. Eby married to Joyce R. Eby; Lois Hollinger married to Edward Hollinger; and Beth Weber married to Sam Weber, 8 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held April 3, 2011 at Blainsport Mennonite Church, Blainsport, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: John W. Eby, Dillsburg, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Eby, Cora E. Hege, 84, of Flintstone, Md., passed away peacefully on Monday, May 16, 2011, at her home. Born Feb. 28, 1927, near Hagerstown, Md., she was the daughter of the late Ira E. Hege and Martha (Eshleman) Hege.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Wayne A. Eby. She was a member of the Flintstone Mennonite Church near Flintstone. She is also survived by one daughter, Evelyn M. and husband, Nathan J. Petre, of Canton, Pa.; four sons, Lester W. and wife, Emma Ruth Eby, of Colby, Wis., Nevin I. and wife, Carolyn Eby, of Port Trevorton, Pa., Delmar R. and wife, Louise Eby, of London, Ky., and Arlin R. and wife, Sandra Eby, of Greencastle, Pa. She is also survived by 32 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one granddaughter.

Friends will be received at the Reiff Mennonite Church near Cearfoss, Md., on Friday, May 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. and at the Flintstone Mennonite Church from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted at the Flintstone Mennonite Church on Saturday, May 21, at 10 a.m., with James R. Petre officiating, and viewing one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. The arrangements were handled by Hafer Chapel of the Hills.

Herald-Mail - 5/18/2011
Hagerstown, MD
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Eby, Isaac M., 94, of 13427 Cearfoss Pike, Hagerstown, Md., died at 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, in his home. Born July 19, 1917, in Clear Spring, Md., he was the son of the late Theodore R. and Emma H. (Martin) Eby. His first wife, Eva Lee (Martin) Eby, died Jan. 27, 1984.

He was a truck driver for Martin’s Elevator, and he also farmed and operated Eby’s Sharpening Service at his home. He was a member of Reiff Mennonite Church near Cearfoss. He married Emma C. (Burkholder) Eby on Dec. 27, 1984.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two daughters, Loretta Mae (husband Wilmer) Martin, Hagerstown, and Bernetta K. (husband Charles) Horst, Clear Spring; daughter-in-law, Edith L. (Martin) Eby, Greencastle, Pa.; 19 grandchildren, 89 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. He was the last of his siblings.

In addition to his parents and first wife, he was preceded in death by one son, Aldine J. Eby; an infant granddaughter, Rosella Eby; one brother, Daniel Eby; and three sisters, Esther Horst, Emma Shank and Nora Horst.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 22, at 10 a.m. at Reiff Mennonite Church near Cearfoss, with the Reiff Mennonite Church ministry officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. There will be a viewing at the church this evening from 6 to 9 p.m. and at the church one hour before the service on Thursday. The family requests the omission of flowers. Arrangements were handled by the Harold M. Zimmerman and Son Funeral Home of Greencastle.

Herald-Mail - 12/21/2011
Hagerstown, MD
Submitted by: Robert Fish

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Eby, Naomi Buskirk

Naomi Eby, 91, of Brutus, was born June 10, 1920, at Vestaburg, Mich., to Royal and Sarah (Martin) Buskirk. She died at Bay Bluffs medical facility at Harbor Springs on Dec. 18, 2011. She attended Vestaburg area schools and moved to near Brutus in 1937. Naomi married John S. Eby on March 28, 1942, at Brutus. John died in 1978. Naomi lived at the Eby farm near Brutus from 1942 until moving to Bay Bluffs a few years ago.

John and Naomi had five children who all survive; Elton of Brutus, Maurice (Sue) of Florida, Miriam (Hal) Smith of Maryland, Margaret (Phil) Nolt of Pennsylvania, and John M. of Brutus; and six grandchildren, Rick (Rachael) Eby of Indiana, Brian Eby of Rudyard, Jeff Eby of Wisconsin, Melody (Tim) Althouse of Virginia, Mindy (Jared) Hankee of Pennsylvania, and Courtney (Dave) Jennings of Virginia. Naomi had nine great-grandchildren.

Naomi was preceded in death by two brothers, Neil and Luke Buskirk. Surviving sisters are Esther Buskirk of Petoskey, Ruth (Russ) Smith of Chelsea, Joanne (Wayne) Babcock of Florida; and her brother, Phil (Eleanor) Buskirk of Petoskey. Also surviving are brothers-in-law George Eby of California, Clayton of Petoskey, and Lawrence of Oregon. As a young woman, she worked hard as she raised five children, had a large garden, raised poultry and did other farm work. After her husband died, she worked for more than 20 years as a helper for elderly persons in the Brutus-Petoskey area.

Petoskeynews.com
December 20, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Eby, Rhoda H. Martin, age 89 years, died after a brief illness, Monday, March 21, 2011, at the home of her daughter, Betty Jane and Mark Martin, of 14655 St. Paul Road, Clear Spring, Md. Born Aug. 26, 1921, in Hagerstown, Md., she was the daughter of the late Eli and Susan (Hege) Martin.

She was a member of the Clear Spring Mennonite Church of Clear Spring and a homemaker. She was the wife of the late Carl S. Eby, who passed away on Dec. 15, 2003.

Surviving family members include four sons, Kenneth and Fannie Eby, Hagerstown, Clifford and Alta Eby, Clear Spring, C. Lester and Mary Eby, Clear Spring, now serving in Ethiopia, and C. Leonard and Rosalie Eby, Mercersburg; two daughters, Betty Jane and Mark Martin, Clear Spring, and Erla and Ira Hostetter, Greencastle; two brothers, Henry and Iva Martin, Hagerstown, and Eli and Ada Martin, Chambersburg; three sisters, Susan and Charles Martin, Smithsburg, Catherine (Isaac) Weber, Hagerstown, and Mary and Lewis Coss, Hagerstown; 41 grandchildren; 165 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one grandchild; three great-grandchildren; three brothers and one sister.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 25, 2011, at 10 a.m. at the Clear Spring Mennonite Church, with ministers Darrel Martin, Dale Horst and Glenn Martin officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Clear Spring Mennonite Church on Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. and one hour before the service on Friday. The family requests the omission of flowers. Arrangements were handled by the Harold M. Zimmerman and Son Funeral Home of Greencastle

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Eby, Rhoda H. Martin, age 89 years, died March 21, 2011 at Clear Spring, MD the home of her daughter Betty Jane and Mark Martin. Born August 26, 1921 in Hagerstown, Md., to Eli and Susan (Hege) Martin. She was the wife of the late Carl S. Eby who passed away on December 15, 2003. A member of the Clear Spring Mennonite Church of Clear Spring, MD.

Survived by four sons Kenneth and Fannie Eby, Hagerstown, MD; Clifford and Alta Eby, Clear Spring, PA; C. Lester and Mary Eby, Clear Spring, PA now serving in Ethiopia:  C. Leonard and Rosalie Eby, Mercersburg, PA; two daughters Betty Jane and Mark Martin, Clear Spring, MD; Erla and Ira Hostetter, Greencastle, PA;two brothers, Henry and Iva Martin, Hagerstown, MD; Eli and Ada Martin, Chambersburg, PA; three sisters, Susan and Charles Martin, Smithsburg, MD; Catherine (Isaac) Weber, Hagerstown, MD; Mary And Lewis Coss, Hagerstown, MD; 41 grand children, 165 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one grandchild, three great-grandchildren, three brothers and one sister.

Funeral service was March 25, 2011 at the Clear Spring Mennonite Church with ministers Darrel Martin, Dale Horst and Glenn Martin officiating. Burial was in the Clear Spring Mennonite Cemetery, Clear Spring, MD.

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Egli, Lester G.

LAGRANGE -- Lester G. Egli, 78, of LaGrange, died at his home Wednesday, April 13, 2011.

He was born March 19, 1933, in Hopedale, Ill., to the late John and Rosie (Good) Egli. On April 14, 1956, he married Helen Troyer in LaGrange. She survives.

Also surviving are daughters Colleen (John) Tracy of LaGrange; Marla (Scott) Good of Bourbonnais, Ill.; Kim (James) Anderson of Sarasota, Fla.; Dawn DuBois of Palm Harbor, Fla.; and Rosita Smith of Nashville, Tenn.; son Vernon E. (Teresa) Egli of Yucaipa, Calif.; 20 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and brothers Ivan Egli of East Peoria, Ill., and Joe Egli of South Pekin, Ill.

Preceding him in death were four sisters and three brothers.

A service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at First Church of God, 777 N. Detroit St., LaGrange, with the Rev. Paul Mowery officiating. A graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Shore Cemetery in Shipshewana, with the Rev. Brian VanOsdol and Rev. Madonna Snyder officiating. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at First Church of God in LaGrange.

Memorials may be given to Youth for Christ or Gideon's International.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
April 15, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Egli, Lyle N. (1926 - 2011)  

Lyle N, Egli, 84 years old, was born on the farm in rural Calhoun County, Iowa, on May 18, 1926, to Joel and Ellen (Swanson) Egli, and passed away at his home in Nampa, [ID] on March 27, 2011. Lyle graduated from Manson High School in 1941 and attended Goshen College in Goshen, Ind. His college studies were interrupted by his Civilian Public Service (CPS) during World War II in Colorado and California.

He was married to Geraldine Zehr, on June 8, 1951, in Manson, Iowa, where sons Lynn (1955) and Curtis (1958) were born.

Lyle started a printing business in Palmer, Iowa, and then worked for Rathermel Marketing Agency in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

His love of music led to his life's work for Jones Piano House and choir direction at the Mennonite Church in Fort Dodge.

After retirement in 1993, Lyle and Gerry moved to Silvercrest II in Nampa, where they enjoyed making new friends and traveling. Their travels included RVing with neighbors and 13 bus tours across the USA. Lyle's hobbies included playing organ and veneer woodwork. Lyle was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by wife Geraldine and sons Lynn (Roberta) of Eugene, Ore.; Curtis (Carolyn) of Stroudsburg, Penn.; dear friend, Rodney Hilpipre of Altoona, Iowa and grandchildren Joel (Japan), Jesse (Oregon), Andrew (British Columbia) and Lauren (British Columbia).

Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 2, at Church of the Brethren, 11030 W. Orchard Ave., Nampa.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either Boise Rescue Mission Ministries, P.O. Box 1494 Boise, ID 83701 or Love INC of Treasure Valley, P.O. Box 3404, Nampa, ID 83653. Arrangements are in the care of Alsip & Persons Funeral Chapel, 466-3545.

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Ens, Abram, 78, of St. Jacobs, Ontario, Canada died September 26, 2011 at Freeport Hospital, Kitchener, Ontario. He was born May 28, 1933 at Stoltz Plateau, Santa Catarina, Brazil to Abram and Maria (Redekopp) Ens. On February 5, 1955 in Brazil he was married to Susanne Neufeld, who was born November 9, 1934 and survives.

Surviving are children, Alfred and Marg Ens, Gerhard and Katharina Ens, Heidi and John Wiens, Hermann and Gina Ens, and Karin and Wolfgang Koehler, 14 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and siblings, Margarethe & David Toews, David Ens, Katharina Wiens, and Henry & Helen Ens.

Two brothers, Gerhard Ens, and Waldemar Ens preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held September 30, 2011 at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, St. Jacobs, Ontario with burial in Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo, Ontario.

Submitted by: Karen Sauder, St. Jacobs
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Erb, Nora L. Landis, 88, of Manheim, PA died March 17, 2011 at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mount Joy, PA.  Born in East Lampeter Twp. Lancaster Co., PA, to Aaron B. and Anna L. Landis. She was the loving wife of Howard S. Erb with whom she shared 67 years of married life.

She was a member of East Petersburg Mennonite Church and active in the Sewing Circle. She helped her husband as a former trustee of the church. They also served on the Cemetery Board. Nora was an excellent quilter and made quilts for all her children and grandchildren.  

Survived by her husband Howard and two daughters, Carolyn, wife of Menno Heisey of Winchester, VA and Ruth Ann, wife of James Nolt of Mount Joy, PA; three sons, James, husband of Joan Forrey Erb of Manheim, PA; Richard, husband of Grace Zimmerman of Elizabethtown, PA and Leslie Erb of Des Moines, WA; 12 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; a brother, Christ Landis of Ronks, PA and a sister, Bertha L. Hurst of Lititz, PA.

Nora was preceded in death by two sisters, Anna L. Hershey and Mary L. Deiter; and four brothers, Benjamin, Aaron, Sanford, and John Landis.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her Funeral service was March 22, 2011 at the East Petersburg Mennonite Church, with Pastors Robert and Luann Yutzy officiating. Interment was in the East Petersburg Mennonite Cemetery East Petersburg, PA.

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Esbenshade, Edna B. Burkhart, 92, formerly of Paradise, PA died February 20, 2011, at Landis Homes Lititz, PA. Born in Gap, PA to William R. and Amanda N. (Brenneman) Burkhart. She was the wife of the late Elias B. Esbenshade, who died in 1996.  She was a long time member of the Grace Point Church of Paradise (formerly Paradise Mennonite Church) and attended the Women's Bible Class.

Survived by three step-children, Kathryn "Kitty" married to Clair M. Hershey of Lancaster, PA; Thelma M. married to Kenneth B. Garber of Willow Street, PA and Glenn E. married to Lee Ann Esbenshade of Souderton, PA; three step-grandchildren, nine step great-grandchildren, two step great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Fannie wife of the late Mervin Mellinger and Ethel wife of the late Arthur Miller and an infant step great-granddaughter, Dashia Garber.

The funeral service was March 2, 2011 at East Bethany Chapel.
Interment in Paradise Mennonite Cemetery.

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Esbenshade, Marian F. Smoker, 82, of New Holland, PA died February 8, 2011 at the Mennonite Home. Born in Intercourse, PA to Christ and Anna Mary (Fisher) Smoker. Ferree Esbenshade was her husband of 61 years. She was a member of Weaverland Mennonite Church she taught Sunday School, was a Junior Girls leader, and the Ladies Sewing Circle. 

Survived by her husband Ferree and three children: Robert married to Liz (Keener) Esbenshade, New Holland, PA; Karen married to Ron Horning, Mohnton, PA; Joy married to David Hungerford, New Holland, PA; a son-in-law, Dale married to Karen (Bauman) Hertzler, New Holland, PA; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and five siblings: Alvin Smoker, Beulah Martin, Anna Mary Yoder, Lillian Yoder and Alma Groff.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharlene Hertzler; a grandson, Jordan Horning; and a brother, Aquilla Smoker.

Funeral service was February 12, 20111 at Weaverland Mennonite Church. Interment was in the Weaverland Mennonite cemetery East Earl, PA.

 

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Esbenshade, Stella O. Nolt, 98, of Landis Homes, entered into the loving arms of Jesus on March 31, 2011.

Formerly of Rheems, Stella and her late husband, J. Ross Esbenshade, operated a farm where she sold eggs and generously provided fresh produce for neighbors and friends. Born in Voganville, she was the daughter of the late Clayton H. and Lizzie Oberholtzer Nolt.

Stella is survived by her three daughters, Erma E., married to Clair Hollinger of Mount Joy; Doris M., married to John L. Landis and Evelyn married to George Rohrer, both of Lancaster. Stella loved her 8 grandchildren and her 29 great grandchildren and they dearly loved her as well.

Well known for her quilting expertise, Stella began working on her first quilt with her grandmother when she was 12 years old. Her quilting skill was a God-given talent that she enjoyed sharing with her family and friends. Stella took pleasure in donating her quilts to numerous charity auctions and benefits for over 30 years. Stella was the oldest member of the Mount Joy Mennonite Church, which also received her quilts as gifts for benefit auctions. Stella will be deeply missed by her daughters and especially her grandchildren who were often recipients of her loving generosity and care.

She was predeceased by her granddaughter, Lucinda Dise, and great-granddaughter, Elissa Dise. The last of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Clarence, Lester, Melvin, Raymond and Miles Nolt.

The Esbenshade family would like to acknowledge the nursing staff and employees of Landis Homes for their caring assistance and loving service they provided to Stella over the past 20 years. Their friendship and support is truly appreciated.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Mount Joy Mennonite Church, 320 Musser Road, Mount Joy on Monday, April 4, 2011 at 11 AM. A viewing will be held at the Mount Joy Mennonite Church on Sunday afternoon from 5 to 8 PM and again on Monday morning from 10 AM until the time of the service. Interment in Landis Valley Mennonite Cemetery will follow a reception in the church social hall after the service. Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions to "Landis Homes Caring Fund," 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543. Sheetz Funeral Home, Inc., Mount Joy.

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Evashenko, Nellie M. Rast

May 15, 1915 - May 11, 2011

WAKARUSA -- Nellie M. Evashenko, 95, of 28839 C.R. 42, Wakarusa, formerly of Eugene, Ore., died unexpectedly at 11:44 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at her home of natural causes.

She was born May 15, 1915, in Roseburg, Ore., to Dell V. and Hazel Hannah Rast. She was a graduate of Roseburg High School in Oregon and married Philip E. Evashenko on Oct. 15, 1939, in Eugene.

He preceded in death March 28, 1998.

Mrs. Evashenko moved to Wakarusa with her daughter in October 2005. She was a homemaker and attended North Main Street Mennonite Church. She was a lifetime member of Eugene Bapist Church in Oregon, where she was active in church sewing groups. She served for more than 25 years on the election board in Eugene. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and attending grandkids' school and sporting events.

Surviving are a daughter, Joy (Willard N.) Slabaugh of Wakarusa; son Philip D. (Debra) Evashenko of Portland, Ore.; grandchildren Scott (Pati) Slabaugh, Pamela Slagle, Phil Slabaugh, Missie Ervin, Roger (Stephanie) Evashenko and Tania Evashenko; many great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by two sisters.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, and for one hour prior to the funeral service, which will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at North Main Street Mennonite Church. The Rev. Ruben Chupp will officiate. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park in Eugene at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to North Main Street Mennonite Church. Online condolences may be given at www.tlyfh.com.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
May 13, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Ferster, Helen L. Renninger, 89, of Mt. Pleasant Mills, died July 12, 2011, at the Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg, PA. Born on February 8, 1922, in West Perry Twp, Snyder County, to John and Sadie (Clotfelter) Renninger. On June 20, 1942, she married Howard W. Ferster, with whom she shared more than 58 years of marriage, before he preceded her in death on December 2, 2000.

She is survived by two daughters, Janet E. Losch and her husband Richard, of Newfield, NJ, Karen L. Ferster, of Mt. Pleasant Mills, PA, one brother, Claude Renninger, of Bloomsburg, PA, seven grandchildren, Jill Reber, Heather Meade, Angela Holloman, Matthew Ferster, Mark Ferster, Jamie Portzline, Jeremy Portzline and she leaves behind 20 great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were one son, Howard Lynn Ferster, three brothers, Arthur Renninger, Monroe Renninger, Delbert Renninger, and one sister, Luella Kuhns.

Mrs. Ferster was a member of the Richfield Mennonite Church and the Stone Croft Ministries Christian Women's Club, of Lewisburg. Funeral services will be held July 18, 2011, at the Richfield Mennonite Church, Richfield with Pastor Aaron Benner officiating. Interment will follow in the Richfield Union Cemetery.

Source: Brown Funeral Home, Mifflintown
/McAllistervile, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

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Fisher, Robert David

GOSHEN -- Robert David Fisher, 92, died Wednesday (Jan. 26, 2011) at his daughter's home. He had been ill for several months.

He was born Nov. 25, 1918, to the late D.J. and Ida (Miller) Fisher near Kalona, Iowa. A 1937 graduate of Sharon Center High School, he enjoyed taking some Bible courses at Goshen College one winter.

He married Rachel Swartzendruber in Wellman, Iowa, Jan. 3, 1942. On July 16, 1942, he was drafted and was sent to Henry, Ill., as a conscientious objector. He also served at Downey, Idaho, and Ypsilanti State Hospital, Mich. After receiving his discharge papers, he and Rachel were volunteers with Mennonite Central Committee from 1946 to 1948 in Belgium and Poland, distributing food and clothing to the needy following World War II. He then returned to the farm near Iowa City for 10 years where their four children were born. From there, they moved to Scottdale, Pa., where he worked at the Mennonite Publishing House for 13 years. He also worked at Mennonite Mutual Aid, Goshen, and Goshen General Hospital where he retired in 1993.

He is survived by his wife, Rachel; daughters Julie (Ray) Profeto of Goshen and Suzette (Lenny) Prokopin of Moreno Valley, Calif.; a son, David (Joyce) Fisher of Grottoes, Va.; four grandsons; a stepgreat-granddaughter; sisters Ruth Fisher of Kalona and Virginia Hershberger of Goshen; a brother, Wallace Fisher of Wellman; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son, Lowell, in 2008; sisters Mabel Mininger, Emma Maust, Lois Yoder and Pauline Maust: and brothers Ralph and Clifford of Fisher.

Robert was a member of College Mennonite Church, Goshen. He enjoyed music, including hymns, classical music and opera. He was an excellent woodworker, made many pieces of furniture and made approximately 100 cradles. He enjoyed needlework and was working on quilt top 13. He donated two of his quilts to the Mennonite Relief Sale and another one to the Mennonite Historical Library. He enjoyed yard work and flowers and donated his time planting flower beds at Goshen College for a number of years.

His body has been given to Indiana University School of Medicine.

Friends may call from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday in the Koinonia Room at College Mennonite Church. A 4 p.m. memorial service Sunday will be at the church. The Revs. Betty Hochstetler and Ron Kennel will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to College Mennonite Church Jubilee Fund, 1900 S. Main, Goshen, IN 46526.

Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Fisher, Robert David, 92, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died January 26, 2011 at the same place.  He was born November 25, 1918 at Kalona, Iowa to D. J. and Ida (Miller) Fisher.  On January 3, 1942 at Wellman, Iowa he was married to Rachel Swartzendruber, who was born September 15, 1920 and survives.

Surviving are children, Julie (Ray) Profeto; Suzette (Lenny) Prokopin; and David (Joyce) Fisher, 4 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, two sisters, Ruth Fisher and Virginia Hershberger, and one brother, Wallace Fisher.

A son, Lowell Fisher, and siblings: Mabel Mininger; Emma Maust; Lois Yoder; Pauline Maust; Ralph Fisher; and Clifford Fisher preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held January 30, 2011 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN.

Flickinger, Kathryn Amanda Weaver
Nov. 28, 1915 - Dec. 30, 2011

WAKARUSA — Kathryn Amanda Flickinger, 96, of Wakarusa, died at 4 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, at Valley View Nursing Home, where she had lived for the past 10 years.

She was born Nov. 28, 1915, in Milford to William W. and Sadie (Cassel) Weaver. On March 28, 1937, in Elkhart she married Charles C. Flickinger, and he died Feb. 14, 1978.

Surviving are daughters Donna (Donald) Siebert of Goshen and Sally (Jack) Hess of Syracuse; son Max (Beth) Flickinger of Wakarusa; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her husband; son Rex Flickinger; four brothers, Calvin, Dewey, Orrin and Elmer Weaver; sister Opal Anglemyer; two infant sisters, Freeda and Glennis; and a grandson, Thomas Flickinger.

Kathryn worked at Stahly Meat Market, retiring in 1980, and was a member of North Main Street Mennonite Church in Nappanee.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home, 117 W. Waterford St., Wakarusa, where the service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday.

Pastor Ruben Chupp of North Main Street Mennonite Church will officiate and burial will be in Olive (West) Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Wakarusa Ambulance Department or Center for Palliative Care, Elkhart.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec. 31, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Flory, B. Rodney, Sr., 92, of Lititz, PA formerly of Lancaster, died October 20, 2011 at Landis Homes. Born in Lancaster, PA to Eby H. and Ida (Miller) Flory. He was the husband of Dorothy N. (Ryder) Flory since May 1940. He was a member of the Reformed Mennonite Church.

Survived by his wife Dorothy and three sons: B. Rodney Jr., husband of Esther (Young) Flory, and Timothy R., husband of Geraldine (Hartman) Flory, both of Lancaster; and Donald E., husband of Cathy (Steiner) Flory, of Pandora, Ohio; a daughter: Emily B., wife of Kenneth W. Kilgore, of Lititz; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is the last of his immediate family, he was preceded in death by one grandson; four brothers: Rufus, Roy, Eby and Robert; and a sister: Mary Suraci.

The funeral service was held on Oct. 26, 2011 at Longeneckers Reformed Mennonite Church, Lancaster, PA with Glenn M. Gross and Samuel B. Eshelman officiating.

Source Lititz Record Express Lititz, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

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Fox, Lizzie S. Shirk, 88, of Ephrata, entered into rest at Fairmount Homes Inc., Ephrata on Friday, January 21, 2011. She was born in W. Earl Twp., a daughter of the late Eli M. and Lizzie (Sauder) Shirk. She was the wife of the late Raymond Fox, who died in 1991. Lizzie was a member of Martindale Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.

Surviving are 4 sons, Leroy, husband of Mary (Oberholtzer) Fox of Ephrata, Irvin, husband of Anna (Martin) Fox of New Holland, Raymond, husband of Miriam (Burkholder) Fox of Ephrata, Allen, husband of Mary (Brubaker) Fox of Orchard, Iowa; a daughter, Mabel, wife of Ivan Zimmerman of Waterloo, NY; 31 grandchildren; 110 great grandchildren; a brother, Isaac, husband of Katie Shirk of East Earl; and 2 sisters, Ada Reiff of New Holland, and Lena, wife of Harry Burkholder of New Holland.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Edwin Fox; 1 grandson; 1 great granddaughter; 5 brothers, Martin, Eli, Aaron, Amos, and Daniel Shirk, and 3 sisters, Emma Martin, Minnie Nolt, and Annie Shirk.

A viewing will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 PM, Monday, January 24 at Wheat Ridge Chapel at Fairmount Homes, 333 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM on Tuesday, from Wheat Ridge Chapel with further services at 1:30 PM at the Groffdale Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conf.), with Bishop Amos G. Martin officiating. Interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

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Fox, Melvin W., 62, of 215 Spotts Lane, Narvon, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by his family at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mt. Joy on March 16. His wife of 44 years, Lucy Mae (Fox) Fox, survives.

Mel, who was a loving husband and father, was born in Ephrata. He was the son of the late Ivan and Hettie (Weaver) Fox. Mel was employed as an equipment operator for Lyons and Hohl Paving, East Earl and was a member of Cornerstone Mennonite Fellowship, Ephrata.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children: Donald L. married to Michelle (Sauder) Fox, Narvon and Wendy R. married to Warren W. Hoover, Mohnton; six grandchildren; and seven siblings: Mary married to Christian Zimmerman, KY; Allen married to Vera Fox, MO; John married to Nora Fox, MO; Ivan married to Barbara Fox, PA; Lloyd married to Esther Fox, PA; Adam married to Melanie Fox, KS; and Luke married to Alta Fox, PA.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Fox.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 22, at 10 AM at Bowmansville Mennonite Church, 129 Pleasant Valley Rd., East Earl with Pastors Clair Martin, Nelson Gehman and Jeff Horst officiating. At Mel's request, burial will be private and there will be no viewing; however, friends are invited to greet the family on Monday from 5:30 to 9 PM and Tuesday from 9 to 10 AM at the Bowmansville Mennonite Church. The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill is in charge of arrangements.

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Fox, Melvin W., 62, of Narvon, PA died March 16, 2011 at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mt. Joy, PA. He was born in Ephrata, PA to Ivan and Hettie (Weaver) Fox. His wife of 44 years, Lucy Mae (Fox) Fox survives. He was a member of Cornerstone Mennonite Fellowship, Ephrata, PA.

Survived by his wife Lucy and two children: Donald L. married to Michelle (Sauder) Fox, Narvon, PA and Wendy R. married to Warren W. Hoover, Mohnton, PA; six grandchildren; and seven siblings: Mary married to Christian Zimmerman, KY; Allen married to Vera Fox, MO; John married to Nora Fox, MO; Ivan married to Barbara Fox, PA; Lloyd married to Esther Fox, PA; Adam married to Melanie Fox, KS; and Luke married to Alta Fox, PA.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Fox.

A memorial service was March 22, 2011 at Bowmansville Mennonite Church, East Earl, PA with Pastors Clair Martin, Nelson Gehman and Jeff Horst officiating.

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Fox, Patrick Harris, stillborn son of Dwight J. and Heidi S. (Zimmerman) Fox of Reinholds, entered into rest at Ephrata Community Hospital on Friday, March 25, 2011.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his brothers and sisters, Lauren, Nicholas, Isaac and Elizabeth; his maternal grandparents, Lois and Elmer Zimmerman; his paternal grandparents, Glen and Mary Kay Fox; his maternal great-grandparents, Frank and Anna Mary Hurst and Ivan and Ruth Zimmerman; and his paternal great-grandparents, David and Emma Seibel and Margaret Fox.

Graveside services will be held on Sunday, March 27 at 4:00 PM at the New Haven Mennonite Cemetery, Warwick Township. Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Denver.

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Franzen, Melvin, 85, of Newton, KS died February 19, 2011 at the same place.  He was born November 23, 1925 in Marion Co., KS to John J. and Kornelia (Klassen) Franzen.  On March 25, 1950 in Marion Co., KS he was married to Mildred Jean Schmidt, who survives.

Surviving are children, LaVerle Franzen, Teresa and Loyd Kennedy, Doyle and Nancy Franzen, 6 grandchildren, and one brother, Eugene Franzen and a sister Marjorie Janzen.

Memorial services were held February 24, 2011 at Tabor Mennonite Church, Marion Co., KS with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Frederick, Elaine G. - 88, of Souderton, PA died January 29, 2011 at Souderton Mennonite Homes. Born in Collingswood, NJ to Horace and Virginia (David) Frederick.

She was a member of Zion Mennonite Church of Souderton, PA where she served as a former S.S. teacher, secretary for the women's fellowship and with the Missions Committees.

Survived by: Shirley Dunkelberger (Sister) & husband, James of Palm Coast, FL; Jeffrey Kratz, Sr. (Nephew) & wife, Pamela of Lederach, PA; Kimberly Kratz (Niece) & husband, Ed of East Greenville, PA; Rebecca Kratz (Great-Niece) of Lederach, PA; Jeffrey Kratz, Jr. (Great-Nephew) of Lederach, PA.

Memorial services were, February 5, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Souderton Mennonite Summit View Auditorium., Souderton, PA. Internment was in Green Lawn Cemetery.

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Freed, Hannah L. Landis, 85, of Telford, Bucks Co., PA died January 18, 2011 at the same place.  She was born September 15, 1925 at Elroy, Montgomery Co., PA to Rein and Ella Landis.  On August 30, 1947 in Franconia Township, Montgomery Co., PA she was married to Allen B. Freed, who was born February 24, 1926 and died January 11, 2007.

Surviving are children, Shirley Geiser & husband Winferd; Elaine Burns & husband Douglas; Nancy Beachy & husband Clifford; and Robert Freed and wife Christy;
14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and two brothers, Vincent Landis & wife Betty; and Abram Landis & wife Lorraine.

A brother, Curtis Landis preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held January 22, 2011 at Franconia Mennonite Church, Telford, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Frey, LuEtta June Schmidt, 82, of N. Newton, KS died December 30, 2011 at the same place. She was born June 23, 1929 at Goessel, KS to Abraham and Elizabeth (Schmidt) Schmidt. On May 19, 1949 in rural Newton, KS she was married to Raymond Eldon Frey, who was born October 23, 1926 and died November 17, 2007.

Surviving are children, Marcene and Thurman Entz; Melissa and Jim Beitler; Sherwin Frey; and Debra Fischer, 5 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and 3 sisters, Emma Reimer, Loveland, CO; Nola Koehn, Newton, KS; and Viola Ratzlaff, Goessel, KS.

Her brothers, Waldo Schmidt, Philip Schmidt, Marvin Schmidt, Harlow Schmidt, Eldon Schmidt, and a sister, Verna Reimer preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held January 7, 2012 at Tabor Mennonite Church, Newton, KS, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Kim Funk, Newton, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Frey, Ruth, 79, of Reading, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center. Born in Lancaster Co., on June 7, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Enoch B. and Anna Stauffer Frey. She was a member of the Neffsville Mennonite Church.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Martin and Enoch Frey, and sisters, Elizabeth and Anna Frey.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at the Village Chapel Mennonite Church, 335 Wissler Rd., New Holland, PA. Viewing will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at the Pike Mennonite Cemetery, Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 6/23/2011
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

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Freyenberger, Joseph Dean, 81, of Wayland, Iowa died October 18, 2011 at the same place from lymphoma. He was born June 22, 1930 at Wayland, Iowa and was married to Janice Carolyn Roth, who died in August 2010.

Surviving are children, Barbara Freyenberger of Iowa City; Michelle (Douglas) Frederick of Kalona; Carmen Martinez of Berwyn, Ill.; and Maria (Michael) Roth of Wayland; 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, a sister-in-law, Clela Helm of Trenton, NJ; and brother-in-law, Herbert (Charlotte) Roth of Newville, PA.

An infant daughter preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held October 21, 2011 at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, Wayland, Iowa with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Laurie Miles, Wayland IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Joseph Freyenberger, 81

Joseph Dean Freyenberger, 81, of Wayland, died Tuesday, October 18, 2011 of Lymphoma at Parkview Home in Wayland. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 21, at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church in Wayland with Pastor Nathan Luitjens officiating. Burial will follow in the Sugar Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm., Thursday, October 20, at the church. Beatty Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Joseph Dean Freyenberger was born June 22, 1930 at Wayland, Iowa, the son of Christian J. and Leah Mast Freyenberger. He graduated in 1948 from Wayland High School in Wayland, IA. Following high school he attended Goshen College, Goshen IN where he met Janice Carolyn Roth. They were united in marriage at Central Mennonite Church in Archbold, OH on October 28, 1951. After serving in 1-W they returned to Wayland to farm. He graduated from the University of Iowa in 1965 and worked for Farm Credit Services for 20 years before returning to farming. Joe was a faithful and active member of Sugar Creek Mennonite Church and Crusaders Sunday school class where he enjoyed teaching Sunday school, serving on the church council and was an Elder for many years. He often volunteered with MDS and at the Crowded Closet. He was a member of the Gideon's International. He also served on the Parkview Home and Wayland State Bank Boards. Joe and Janice enjoyed traveling, and volunteered their time with Water for Life in Haiti and with VOCA in Bolivia, Czechoslovakia, Kyrgystan, and Armenia.

Joe enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren at the family pond.

Survivors include four daughters, Barbara Freyenberger of Iowa City, Michelle (Douglas) Frederick of Kalona, Carmen Martinez of Berwyn, Il, Maria (Michael) Roth of Wayland, 8 grandchildren, Anthony, David and Kellie Frederick, Adriana and Joseph Martinez, Abigail, Christian and Jackson Roth, two great-grand children Isabelle and Liam Frederick, sister-in-law, Clela Helm of Trenton, NJ and brother-in-law, Herbert (Charlotte) Roth of Newville, PA.

Preceding Joseph was his wife Janice in August 2010, an infant daughter, his parents and an adopted brother Arthur Freyenberger.

A memorial fund has been established for Parkview Home or Gideon's International.

Source: press-citizon.com
Oct. 19, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Friesen, Jakob
December 9, 1924 - September 14, 2011

Jakob Friesen died Sept. 14, 2011. He was born Dec. 9, 1924 in Neuenburg, Ukraine to Johann and Sara Friesen. In 1942, Jakob was separated from his family and sent to England as a prisoner of war. After his release, he settled in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. There Jakob married Helga Rein in 1951.

He tried unsuccessfully to get the rest of his family out of Russia. He immigrated to Canada in 1967 with his daughter Regina. They were sponsored by his uncle and aunt Henry and Susie Lammert. Jakob worked many years for Hildebrand Iron Works as a welder and took great pride in his work. He returned to Germany several times to visit his mother and siblings who had immigrated there.

Jakob was a faithful member of Scott Street MB Church, St. Catharines, Ont., regularly attending services and Bible studies until he suffered a stroke in 2002. His last years were at Versa Care Nursing Home. Jakob is mourned by daughter Regina; 1 grandson; 2 great-grandsons; 1 sister.

Mennonite Brethern Hearld
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH

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Friesen, Tena Loewen
January 8, 1933 - December 2, 2011

Tena Friesen of Winnipeg, Manitoba, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2011, at Victoria General Hospital after suffering a fall in her home. Born in Hague, Saskatchewan, on January 8, 1933 to Mr. and Mrs. John Loewen.

Tena became a school teacher after graduating high school in Winkler and then normal school. During her years of teaching, she continued her own education at the University of Winnipeg, where she earned Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education degrees. Tena was a devoted Christian, and studied the Bible diligently throughout her life. She combined her faith in God with her musical talent by playing the organ regularly at the Gospel Mennonite Church in Winnipeg. Among Tena's favourite hobbies were quilting and doing jigsaw puzzles, and she was also an avid Scrabble player. She also loved travelling, and visited many countries in every corner of the globe. She was well known for her ability to cook delicious meals and for her meticulous housekeeping. She loved entertaining large groups of family and friends at the family cottage on the shores of Falcon Lake. Tena faced many serious health issues in her life, starting in her 40's, but she persevered with faith, courage, and determination.

Tena was married to Ike Friesen in 1952, a successful auto dealer, who predeceased her in 1988.

Tena is survived by her son, Garry, her grandchildren, Jeff (Tetjana), Andrew (Tess) and Jennifer (Bill), her great-grandchildren June, Luke and Frank, her sisters Marie (Neil), Betty (Brian), Eva and her brother Jake (Sandra).

Tena's kind and compassionate personality will be deeply missed by all of those that were close to her, and there will be a deep void in many lives without her presence. She will finally join her husband who has been waiting for her for all of these years.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on December 8, 2011 at Morrow Gospel Church at 755 St. Anne's Road in Winnipeg. This will be followed by a reception at the church and afterward at 2:30 p.m., the burial will take place at Green Acres Cemetery. A public viewing will also be held on Wednesday, December 7 at Green Acres at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery Springfield, Manatoba

As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on December 06, 2011
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH

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Friesen, Wilbur D., 93, of Freeman, SD died January 6, 2011 at the same place.  He was born December 2, 1917 at Henderson, NE to Dietrich and Mary (Janzen) Friesen.  On November 19, 1943 at Freeman, SD he was married to LaVerna Waltner, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Ila (Gary) Mebius and Short (Larry) Larson, 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Marie Ratzlaff and Alice Jansen.

Memorial services were held January 10, 2011 at Salem-Zion Mennonite Church, Freeman, SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

 

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Fry, Mary Pauline Miller
Nov. 30, 1940-June 17, 2011

Mary Pauline Fry, 70, died at 3 a.m. Friday at IU Health Goshen Hospital.

She married Harvey Fry, Oct. 16, 2002.

She is survived by her husband, Harvey O. Fry of Ligonier; and five stepchildren, Kenneth (Ruby) Fry, Karen (David) Lambright and Lydia (Vernon) Yoder, all of Topeka, Marlin (Mary) Fry of Ligonier and Mervin (Mary Jane) Fry of Millersburg.

Friends may call after 1 p.m. Saturday and all day Sunday at the Harvey Fry residence, 11461 N. 500 West, Ligonier.

A funeral service will take place Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the Leroy Eash residence, 11555 N. 500 West, Ligonier, with Bishop David M. Miller and the home ministers officiating.

Burial will be in Hawpatch Cemetery, Topeka.

Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

[Research note: Maiden name was Miller]

THE GOSHEN NEWS
June 17, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin