An expanded obituary project of
MennObits. Includes additional information of obituaries
appearing in
The Mennonite and other newspapers. Source of
individual obituaries given with each record. Project managed by
Thelma Martin.
2011 H
March 5, 1929 - Sept. 25, 2011
SHIPSHEWANA - Shirley I. Haarer, 82, of Shipshewana, passed away at 10:43 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, at IU Health Goshen Hospital, after a brief illness.
She was born March 5, 1929, in LaGrange to Ira and Mabel (Speicher) Mishler. On June 3, 1951, in LaGrange County, she married Paul W. Haarer. He survives.
Also surviving are daughter Rebecca Haarer of Middlebury; son Charles (Barbara) Haarer of Middlebury; granddaughters Chelsea (Wes) Gorsuch and Erin (Shawn) Schrader, both of Goshen; great-granddaughter Claire Emilene Gorsuch; and sister Clara (Mark) Bontrager; brother Maurice (Dorothy) Mishler; and sister-in-law Esther Mishler, all of Shipshewana.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Gerald Mishler.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Thursday at Shore Mennonite Church, Shipshewana, with funeral services at 10:30 a.m. Pastors Ron and Char Roth of Marion Mennonite Church will officiate. Burial will be in Shore Cemetery, Shipshewana.
Memorials may go to Marion Mennonite Church to be used by MCC for mission projects.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Sept. 27, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are her husband, 8 children, 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 4 brothers, Carl, Edwin, David, and Eric Henrikson.
A daughter, Elizabeth McClain, 1 brother, and 1 sister preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held July 18, 2011 at Hultgren Funeral Home, Wheaton, DuPage Co., IL burial in Wheaton Cemetery, Wheaton, IL. Service officiated by Cal Zehr, Willow Springs Mennonite Church, Tiskilwa,IL
Submitted by: Elaine Gerber, Tiskilwa, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Ruth E. Hall
(October 5, 1930 - July 15, 2011)
Ruth E. Hall, age 80, a resident of Wheaton, IL, formerly of Lombard and Lake Thunderbird, died Friday, July 15, 2011, at home in Wheaton, Illinois. She was born October 5, 1930 in Chicago to Paul and Dagmar Henrikson.
She grew up in Chicago and graduated from Hinsdale High School. On November 26, 1949 she married James Hall. They lived in Lombard for over 30 years, where she was a member of Lombard Bible Church. In retirement they moved to Lake Thunderbird, Illinois. She was active with the Christian Women's Club, the Red Hat Society and with the Putnam County Senior Center and she helped found the Lake Thunderbird Ladies' Friendship Club. She also attended the Willow Springs Mennonite Church. Ruth loved to travel and enjoyed nature. She loved the western and Native American cultures. Many benefitted from her generosity.
She is survived by her husband, James, eight children, Jonathan (Marlene), Timothy, Ruth (Al) Hurrell, Judith (Robert) Slattery, Susanna (Gary) Steilen, Daniel (Gerry), Miriam and Jeremiah Hall, 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and four brothers, Carl, Edwin, David and Eric Henrikson.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Elizabeth McClain, her parents, one brother and one sister.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, July 17, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St. in Wheaton, where a funeral service will be held on Monday at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Wheaton Cemetery in Wheaton, Illinois.
Memorial gifts may be directed to Moody Bible Institute, 820 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL or Willow Springs Mennonite Church, 16621 Kentville Rd., Tiskilwa, IL 61368.
Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.
Hultgren Funeral Home, Wheaton, IL
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Haller, Roy E., 67, of Ephrata, PA died March 26, 2011 at Ephrata Community Hospital. His wife of 48 years, Mary Jane (Horning) Haller, survives. Born in
Heidelberg Twp., Lebanon Co., he was the son of the late Erhard and Mabel
(Brownsberger) Haller. He was a member of the Bowmansville Mennonite Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children: Sheila married to Sheldon Brubaker, Ephrata; Kary married to Audrey (Wise) Haller, Bowmansville; Matthew Haller, Ephrata; and Thomas married to Joy (Zimmerman) Haller, Denver; six grandchildren; a sister Helen married to Eugene Boll, Manheim; and two brothers, Robert married to Mildred Haller, Ephrata and John married to Gladys Haller, Lititz.
He was preceded in death by twin infant children, James and Julia and a brother Richard married to Irene Haller, Lititz.
His funeral will be held on March 30, 2011 at the Bowmansville Mennonite Church, with Pastors Larry Weber and Duane Ringler officiating. Interment in the Bowmansville Mennonite Cemetery, East Earl, PA.
Source: The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Surviving are a daughter, Joanne (Douglas) Dahl, daughter-in-law Ada Hallman, seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
His first wife, Esther Yoder Hallman, his second wife, Lois Yoder Halman, a son, James Hallman, three brothers, Clemens, George and William Hallmanand, and a sister, Anna Hallman Byler preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held September 9, 2011 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN with burial in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, IN.
Submitted by: Sandra Shenk Lapp, Goshen IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Handrich, Bruce E., 87, of Kidron died Thursday April 7, 2011 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born February 19, 1924 in Fairview, Michigan to the late Elmer and Verna Beachy Handrich and married Savilla Troyer on March 31, 1946. She survives.
He was a life resident of Michigan's upper peninsula area before moving to Ohio eight years ago. Bruce was a registered nurse and pastor of Germfask Mennonite Church in Germfask, MI for thirty seven years. He was currently a member of Salem Mennonite Church, near Kidron.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Penelope Ron Himes of Dalton, Pamela Clair Mast of Phoenix, AZ, Candace Handrich of Silver City, NM, Rita Handrich of Austin, TX, Donya Tom Rondo of Goshen, IN, Tony June Handrich of Salem, OR, Wendell Dorothy Handrich of Germfask, MI; daughter?in-law, Amelia Handrich of Alberquerque, NM; twenty five grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Rick Handrich; three brothers and a sister.
Memorial services will be held on Monday at 11:00 AM at the Salem Mennonite Church with Pastors Enid and Bob Schloneger officiating. Family graveside services will be held at the church cemetery prior to the memorial service. Friends may call on Sunday from 2-4 PM at the Salem Mennonite Church. The Spidell Funeral Home in Mount Eaton is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Salem Mennonite Church or Germfask Mennonite Church.
Handrich, Mary Alice Layman
June 22, 1924 - November 22, 2011
Mary Alice Handrich, age 87, of Fairview, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at The Home at AuSable Valley Community. Mary Alice was born in Elida, Ohio on June 22, 1924 to Emory Edwin and Lela Pauline (Diller) Layman.
She moved to Fairview in 1938, and attended Fairview High School. Mary Alice married Ellsworth Handrich on June 27, 1943 at the Fairview Mennonite Church. She was a homemaker and a long-time member of the Fairview Mennonite Church; where she taught Bible School and helped in the kitchen for many functions.
Mary Alice is survived by her husband Ellsworth; her children: Sandra Fay (Roy) Yoder of Bally, PA; Sharyn Diane (Marple) Smith of Fairview, MI; Sally Jo (Kees) Dalmeijer of The Netherlands; Fredric (Gloria) Handrich of Fairview, MI; and George (Debbie) Handrich of Hawthorne, CA; her 10 grandchildren: Tonya Yoder, Diane McDonald, Dane Dalmeijer, Lauren (Smith) Ubaldo, Sarah Dalmeijer, Hannah Dalmeijer, Megan Smith, Cody Handrich, Jesse Handrich, and Evan Handrich; and her great grandchildren: Madeline Elizabeth McDonald, Adelain Merlin Dalmeijer, Hayden Presley Lacey Dalmeijer, Finley James Madison Dalmeijer, and one expected great granddaughter.
Visitation Saturday, November 26, 2011 from 9-11 AM at the Fairview Mennonite Church, Fairview, MI, until Funeral Services at 11 AM with Pastors Eldon Krider, Virgil Hershberger, and Roy Yoder officiating. Interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, MI.Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio, MI
She was preceded in death by her husband, I. Paul Harnish. Mrs. Harnish was a member of New Danville Mennonite Church, where she taught Sunday school and Bible school. She enjoyed sewing and was active in the sewing circle at her church. She also enjoyed having company and entertaining.
Mrs. Harnish is survived by her two sons: Robert L., husband of Carol A. Harnish and Richard L., husband of Cynthia K. Harnish; her two daughters: Paula J., wife of Larry Harnish and Julia A., wife of Dale D. Murray; her siblings: Edna High, Esther Weaver, Pauline Weaver, and Chester Martin; ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Mrs. Harnish was preceded in death by her siblings: Elizabeth Newswanger and Raymond, Samuel, and Lester Martin.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at New Danville Mennonite Church, 103 Marticville Rd., Lancaster with Rev. Lowell Gerber officiating. Viewings will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, at the Mennonite Home, 1520 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Burial will follow in the adjoining church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mennonite Home Benevolent Fund, 1520 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601. The Gundel Funeral Home, Inc. is assisting the family with arrangements.
Intelligencer Journal - 7/2/2011
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Wynona L. Harrington, 84, of Marion Street, Corry, Pa., died Thursday, July 14, 2011 at her residence.
Mrs. Harrington was born on October 25, 1926 in Shickley, Neb., a daughter of the late Joseph and Clara Augustine Troyer.
As a young girl, she moved to the Corry area, where she attended school in Elgin, Pa. Wynona was a homemaker and helped her husband on the family dairy farm in the Spring Creek area. Upon retiring from farming, she enjoyed taxiing for the Amish community for many years.
She was a very active member of the Valley View Mennonite Church, where she taught Sunday school and Bible school. She was in the Women's Sewing Circle and a Youth sponsor. Wynona enjoyed quilting, crafts, candy making and cake decorating and was especially known for her pies. She also enjoyed family reunions and opening her home to friends and family. She was a generous and caring person and had a sincere desire for people to know the Lord.
In addition to her parents, Wynona was preceded in death on July 13, 2004 by her husband, Dale E. Harrington, whom she married on December 27, 1945 in Spartansburg, Pa. She was also preceded by an infant brother, Lyle Troyer; two sons, Robert E. Harrington and James D. Harrington; and three grandsons, Ronald and Mark Daniels and Matthew Harrington.
Wynona is survived by two daughters, Barbara Daniels and her husband, Terry of Corry, Pa. and Jeanette Miller and her husband, Galen of Kidron, Ohio, and by two sons, Larry Harrington and his wife, Jerry of Ephrata, Pa. and Richard Harrington and his wife Julie of Spring Creek, Pa. She is also survived by two sisters, Delores Esh of Corry, Pa. and Wilma Dean and her husband, Richard of Spartansburg, Pa.; by two brothers, Maynard Troyer and his wife, Dorothy of Corry, Pa. and Lawrence Troyer and his wife Evelyn of Goshen, Ind.; also by 26 grandchildren; 37 greatgrandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Bracken Funereal Home, 315 N. Center St., Corry, Pa., from 24 and 68 p.m. on Sunday.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at the Valley View Mennonite Church in Spartansburg. Pastor Rob Esh will officiate.
Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Spartansburg, Pa.
Memorials may be made to the Valley View Mennonite Church, 24313 State Hwy 89 & 77, Spartansburg, Pa. 16434, Regional Home Health and Hospice, 13675 Rte 6, Corry, Pa. 16407, or Day Spring Outreach Ministries, 3702 East 10th St., Joplin, Mo. 648015625.
July 16, 2011
The Times Observer, Warren, PA
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
WAKARUSA - Anabel Hartman, 94, died Sunday evening, Dec. 4, 2011, at Miller's Merry Manor where she had been the last two years.
She was born in Goshen Dec. 13, 1916, to the late Douglas and Amanda (Martin) Maust. She married Lowell H. Hartman Dec. 19, 1943, in Goshen. He died Jan. 2, 1997.
Survivors include four daughters, Wanda (Lloyd) Balsley and Paula (Jimmie) Clark, both of Elkhart, and Donna (Tom) Caskey and Regina Hartman, both of Goshen; two sons, Phil (Linda) Hartman of Wakarusa and Max Hartman of Goshen; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a brother, Herbert Maust of Goshen.
She was preceded in death by an infant son, Lyle; two sisters, Bernice Short and Arvilla Anglemyer; and a daughter-in-law, Kathleen Hartman.
A homemaker, Mrs. Hartman was a member of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church where she served on the hostess committee.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Fellowship Hall and one hour prior to the 10 a.m. Thursday service at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church. Pastors Wes Bontreger and Katie Cunningham will officiate. Burial will follow in Yellow Creek Cemetery, Goshen.
Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Mission, Elkhart, or Adriel School, West Liberty, Ohio.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec. 6, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN -- Kathleen Ann (Newton) Hartman, 53, of C.R. 17, Goshen, died at 10:19 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 4, 2011) at her residence.
She was born April 5, 1958 in Cottonwood, Ariz., to James and Evelyn Louise (Kenison) Newton. On Sept. 13, 1986, she married Max L. Hartman.
Surviving are her parents, James and Evelyn Newton; her husband, Max; a daughter, Michele (Scott) VanDiepenbos of Bourbon; sons Jeffrey (Brittany) and Eric (Lisa), both of Goshen; a brother, Michael (Maureen) Newton of Elkhart; and grandchildren Kaitlyn, Kyle, Abbigayle and Emily.
Kathleen was a homemaker and a member of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church. She enjoyed gardening, crafting, sewing and reading the Bible.
Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, August 8, 2011, at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church. The service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011, at the church, with one hour of viewing prior to the service. Pastor Wes Bontreger and Katie Cunningham will officiate.
Memorials may be directed to the Faith Mission, Elkhart.
Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home, Wakarusa, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Aug. 7, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Life Story
Kathleen Hartman's Memorial Service
Yellow Creek Mennonite Church
August 9, 2011
Kathleen Ann Newton was born on April 5, 1958 in Cottonwood, Arizona to James and Evelyn Louise (Kenison) Newton. She was the second of two children with an older brother Mike.
When Kathleen was one year old, her family moved back to Elkhart, IN, her parent's home area. She grew up in Oslo Township and attended Oslo School. As a young child, she and her brother enjoyed riding with their father on Oslo Twp. Fire Department runs.
As a teen, she attended Elkhart Central High School.
Kathleen was raised by her parents in the Lutheran Church. She was baptized as an adult in the Baptist Church and became a member of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church on May 21, 2006. At Yellow Creek, she was a member of the Pathfinders Sunday School Class.
Kathleen married Max Hartman on September 13, 1986. Together they raised Michelle, Jeffrey and Eric in their home on County Road 17 west of Goshen. Kathleen loved being a wife and mother and has been blessed to live long enough to see all three of her children happily married and enjoy four grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Kyle, Abbigayle and Emily. Kathleen also enjoyed gardening, crafting, sewing and being with her family. She loved to read her Bible and was a real prayer warrior for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
After a valiant fight against cancer of the liver, Kathleen went home to be with the Lord on Thursday August 4, 2011 at 10:19 pm in her home, surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her beloved husband Max, to whom she was married almost twenty five years, her daughter Michelle (Scott) Van Diepenbos and their children Kaitlyn and Kyle of Bourbon; sons, Jeffrey (Brittany) and their daughter Emily, and Eric (Lisa) and their daughter Abbigayle, both of Goshen; her parents James and Evelyn Newton, and brother, Michael (Maureen) Newton, of Elkhart.
Memorial gifts in Kathleen's honor can be given to Faith Mission of Elkhart.
Submitted by: Katie Cunningham
Yellow Creek Mennonite Church
Goshen, IN
Oct. 7, 1920 - Dec. 12, 2011
GOSHEN - Sarah A. Harshberger, 91, of C.R. 9, Goshen, died at 8:40 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, 2011, at her residence.
She was born Oct. 7, 1920, in Jackson Township, Newton County, to Menno and Amanda (Hochstetler) Anderson. She married Wilbur Harshberger on Aug. 21, 1939, and he died in 1965.
Surviving are children Dorene Welch of Goshen, LeRoy R. Harshberger of Goshen, Amy Harshberger of New Paris, Janet Stutzman of Goshen, Mary Yoder of Bristol and Lydia Miller of Syracuse; sisters Emma Yoder of Menden, Mich., Clara Hochstetler of Benton, Rosa Lohr of Kentland and Tillie Shank of Goshen; brother Andy Anderson of Kouts; 20 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her husband, children Thelma Gingerich and Wilbur Harshberger Jr., sisters Fannie Kauffman and Millie Miller and brothers Henry and Rudy Anderson.
Sarah was a homemaker and attended Mount Joy, east Goshen.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today, Dec. 13, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen, where the service will follow at 10 a.m. Pastor Ben Shirk will officiate, and burial will be in Miller Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to Mount Joy Burial Aid or Center for Hospice, Elkhart. Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec. 13, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
In addition to her husband she is survived by her children, Gerald F. Hartzel, Jr. (Lori), Laurie A. Haller (Gary), Randall L. Hartzel (Nancy) and Jennifer E. Handwerk (Derrick), seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a brother Alfred P. Nyce.
She was preceded in death by a brother William Nyce and a sister, Beulah Shisler. A memorial service was Dec. 10, 2011 at Zion Mennonite Church, Souderton, PA 18964.
Source: Williams-Bregey-Koffel Funeral Home, Harleysville, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Surviving are their four children and spouses, Esther Gingerich and her husband, Paul, of Hartville, Ohio, John Hartzler and his wife, Ruby, of Dayton, Va., Daniel Hartzler and his wife, Martha, of Hindman, Ky., and Naomi Heatwole and her husband, Wendell, of Olar, S.C.; 18 grandchildren and 56 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, David Showalter of Ohio; a sister, Eula Showalter of Harrisonburg, Va.; and a sister, Arlene Hartman and her husband, Howard, of Linville, Va.
Alma was a mother, homemaker, and faithful supporter of her husband in his ministry. They served together for nearly 60 years in various congregations. Many times she stayed home to care for her family and the home duties while Lloyd was away in evangelistic meetings or Bible conferences.
A viewing and visitation will be held Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Bank Mennonite Church. The funeral will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Bank Church with burial following in the Bank Cemetery. McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Daily News Record - 6/13/2011
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
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Hartzler, Alma Showalter, 90, died June 11, 2011. She was born July 12, 1920,
near Linville, VA, to Irvin and Sallie Showalter. On September 10, 1944, she married Rev. Lloyd Hartzler of Ohio, who preceded her in death on January 9,
2006.
She was a member of the Bank Mennonite Church. Alma was a mother, homemaker, and faithful supporter of her husband in his ministry. They served together for nearly 60 years in various congregations. Many times she stayed home to care for her family and the home duties while Lloyd was away in evangelistic meetings or Bible conferences.
Surviving are their four children and spouses, Esther Gingerich and her husband, Paul, of Hartville, OH, John Hartzler and his wife, Ruby, of Dayton, VA, Daniel Hartzler and his wife, Martha, of Hindman, KY, and Naomi Heatwole and her husband, Wendell, of Olar, SC, 18 grandchildren, and 56 great-grandchildren.. She is also survived by a brother, David Showalter, of Ohio, a sister, Eula Showalter, of Harrisonburg, VA, and a sister, Arlene Hartman and her husband, Howard, of Linville, VA.
The funeral will be June 15, 2011 at the Bank Mennonite Church with burial following in the Bank Mennonite Cemetery.
Source: McMullen Funeral Home, Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Hartzler, B. Frank
GOSHEN -- B. Frank Hartzler,
95, died at his home Thursday afternoon (Jan. 20, 2011).
He was born Jan. 25, 1915, in Mayes County, Okla., to the late Irvin
and Susie (Sutter) Hartzler. He married Moneda Troyer on Aug. 19, 1944,
in Buffalo, N.Y. She died April 25, 2003.
He is survived by a daughter, Mary Jo (Jim) Short of Goshen; two sons,
Frank L. Hartzler of Minneapolis, and Jim (Kathleen) Hartzler of
Brooklyn; five grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; a sister, Edith
Helmuth of Adair, Okla.; two brothers, Fred Hartzler of Rochester and
Glade Hartzler of Sugarcreek, Ohio; and a sister-in-law, Blanche
Hartzler of Goshen.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Roy and Ralph Hartzler.
Friends may call from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home,
Goshen. A memorial service will be at 5 p.m. Sunday in the Koinonia
Room at College Mennonite Church. Burial will be in Violett Cemetery,
Goshen.
Memorials may be given to Jubilee Fund at College Mennonite Church or
Goshen Care at Home Hospice.
Hartzler, Charles E., 79
A funeral service for Charles E. Hartzler took place April 26 at the First Baptist Church in Jackson with Pastor Steve DeKok officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Jackson. Charles Hartzler died April 22, 2011 at the Jackson Medical Center.
Casket bearers were Trisha Hartzler, Brad Hartzler, Katy Handevidt, Andy Handevidt, Mandi Hartzler, Joel Hartzler and Jenna Hartzler. Marcy Worthington was the organist with Brian Sether as soloist. Wayne Saathoff and Marvin Rezac were ushers. The Osterberg Funeral Service of Jackson handled the arrangements.
Charles Edward Hartzler was born on Nov. 8, 1931 in Minot, N.D., the son of Edward Clarence and Mary (Martin) Hartzler. When a youth, the family moved to the Alpha area, where Charlie attended school and later graduated from Jackson High School in 1949. He attended Hesston College in Hesston, Kan. and received his Associate of Arts Degree in 1951. On June 5, 1953, he was united in marriage to Vernie Garber at the Alpha Mennonite Church near Alpha. After marriage, they moved to LaJunta, Colo. for two years and then to Denver, Colo. for a year, where he worked as an X-ray technician. In 1956, they moved to a farm in Belmont Township, where he began farming. In 1969, they moved to a farm in Enterprise Township before retiring to Jackson in 1994. From 1996 to 2009, he could be found working at the I-90 Rest Stop.
Charlie was a long time member of the Hilltop Mennonite Church in Jackson. After the church closed he and Vernie made the First Baptist Church in Jackson their church home. He had been very active in the Gideons International. He loved to travel and visited 13 foreign countries and 47 of the 50 states. He served on the Jackson County School Board for three terms. He was Jackson County 1977 Farmer of the Year. He was an avid follower of his grandchildren's activities
and Jackson County Central sporting events.
Charlie is survived by his wife of 57 years, Vernie Hartzler of Jackson, daughter, Anita (Katy, Andy) Handevidt of Jackson; two sons, Doug and Shirley (Trisha, Mandi) Hartzler and Greg and Amy (Brad, Joel, Jenna) Hartzler of Jackson; sister, Betty Linscheid of Hesston, Kan., brother, Frank (Audrey) Hartzler of Marshalltown, Iowa; and sisters-in-law Noreen (Rod) Penner and Adelma (Nabil) Isbanioly and their families.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law, Ray Linscheid.
Blessed be the memory of Charles Edward Hartzler.
Submitted by: Hope and Cliff Lind
This Jackson is in Minnesota. His wife's name is given in the
obituary as Vernie, but her birth name is Vernelda.
NEWPORT NEWS - Jacob Andrew Hartzler went Home on Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma. He stayed faithful until the end, exemplifying the verse 2 Timothy 4:7 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." He loved God and the church, was devoted to his family, and was a friend to many.
Jake, born July 18, 1950, grew up and spent his life in Newport News. He graduated from NNHS in '68 and worked as a master plumber at Brunk Mechanical for many years before working and retiring from Zeigler Plumbing in 2009. A highlight of his young adult years was spending 21/2 years in Alternative PAX Service in Germany from 1970 to 1972.
Jake and his family especially enjoyed camping at Highland Retreat and spent a memorable summer of service there in 1996.
Jake could fix practically anything, and family and friends would often call or stop by with projects for him. He was also a master storyteller, and could keep people entertained for hours with stories of years gone by, punctuated by his characteristic wit and laughter.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Andy and Fannie Hartzler, and his father-in-law, Gerald Showalter.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, June; daughter, Lauren (Brian Arbogast); son, Andrew; and grandsons, Branson and Jackson Arbogast; his siblings, Philip (Ginny), Lois (Carl Mericle), David (Kathleen), Daniel (Ramona), and Steve (Jane). He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Evonne Showalter and the family, JoAnn (Neil) Morgan, Joyce (Robert) Brunk, and Jon (Becky) Showalter. He is also loved and remembered by many, including his large extended family and PAX brothers (Tom, Otto, Brian and Richard).
A heartfelt thanks to Dr. John Kessler, Kathy Pearson and the entire staff at VOA.
A memorial service will be held Friday, Sept. 9, at 3 p.m. at Huntington Mennonite Church; visitation will follow the service.
Gifts in memory of Jake may be given to Highland Retreat of the Mennonite Church, 14783 Upper Highland Drive, Bergton, VA 22811.
Please leave condolences at www.wjsmithandsonfh.com.
Arrangements by W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home.
Daily News Record - 9/7/2011
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
PORTAGE -- Keith Arthur Hartzler, 62, of Portage, died at 2:20 a.m. Sunday at Portage Hospital, Porter Campus.
He was born May 21, 1949, in Goshen to the late Nolen J. Hartzler and Alberta (Augsberger) Hartzler Rensberger of Goshen.
Keith grew up in Topeka. He moved to Fort Wayne and lived in the Fort Wayne Developmental Center until it closed in 2007. He then moved to Portage to live in a group home.
He is survived by his mother and a brother, Roger Hartzler, DeMotte.
He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Melvin "Bud" Rensberger.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home.
Family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 9 a.m. to go in procession to Maple Grove Cemetery, Topeka, for a 9:30 a.m. committal service.
A 10:30 a.m. memorial service will follow at Silverwood Mennonite Church, 1712 W. Clinton Ave, Goshen, with the Rev. Aimee Weishaupt officiating.
Memorials may be directed to the Silverwood Mennonite Church Library.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Aug. 30, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Lois was a member of Marietta Mennonite Church. A homemaker, she also was employed as a custodian at the Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church for 15 years. Lois enjoyed sewing, reading and gardening.
Surviving are two sons: Stanley E., married to Sarah Hartzler, Mill Hall and Daniel D., married to Judith Hartzler, Elizabethtown; four daughters: Joyce L., married to Larry W. Stauffer, Womelsdorf; Sharon J., married to Edwin W. Medors I, South Vienna, OH; Linda K., married to Ray A. Halteman, Newburg and Miriam A., married to J. Earl Zimmerman, Elizabethtown; 33 grandchildren and three great grandchildren; two sisters: Esther, married to Richard Boll, Lititz and Martha, married to Edward Zook, Harrisburg; and two brothers: John, married to Shirley Longenecker and Paul, married to Louise Longenecker, both of Elizabethtown.
Lois was preceded in death by son, Melvin Ray, and numerous grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Goods Mennonite Church, 4374 Bossler Road, Bainbridge at 10:30 AM. Friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 4:00-8:00 PM and on Thursday from 9:00-10:15 AM. Interment will take place in Goods Cemetery, Elizabethtown.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Christian Aid Ministries, PO Box 360, Berlin, OH 44610.
Arrangements by Miller/ Sekely Funeral Services, Elizabethtown.
Intelligencer Journal - 8/30/2011
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Surviving is a sister, Rachel Nice.
Two brothers, Aaron Nice and Cecil Nice, and a sister, Beulah Nice preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held July 30, 2011 at The Meetinghouse, Greencroft, Goshen, IN with burial in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Elkhart, IN.
Submitted by: Sandra Shenk Lapp
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Daily News Record - 9/27/2011
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
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Heatwole, Fannie Ruth Martin, 106, of Harrisonburg, VA died March 29, 2011 at the same place from pneumonia.
She was born October 31, 1904 at Waynesboro, VA to Daniel Roth and Savilla Frances (Driver) Martin. Daniel was born June 13, 1864 and died April 10, 1950. Savilla was born September 29, 1868 and died July 31, 1970.
On April 25, 1923 at Waynesboro, VA she was married to Elmer Jason Heatwole, who was born June 20, 1902 and died February 13, 1997.
Surviving are children, Kenneth M. and Ruth K. Heatwole; Louise F. and John W. Miller; Harold F. Heatwole; and Stanley E. and Linda C. Heatwole, 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren, and a brother, Ralph L. Martin.
Her siblings, Jacob, Bertha, Minnie, John, William, Margaret & Dannie Martin, and Marie Weaver preceded her in death.
She quilted over 700 quilts.
Memorial services were held April 1, 2011 at Springdale Mennonite Church, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., VA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Kenneth M. Heatwole, Harrisonburg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Heatwole, Oren Early Sr., 84, of Bridgewater, Va., passed away peacefully at his home, Friday, June 10, 2011. Mr. Heatwole was born March 23, 1927, near Dayton, and was the son of the late Ralph Frank and Vera Early Heatwole. He was a member of Calvary Mennonite Fellowship near Harrisonburg. He was married on July 7, 1949, to Margaret Virginia Wenger, who survives.
Surviving in addition to his wife, are seven daughters and sons-in-law, June (Jim) Flory of Timberville, Coleen (Glen) Barnhart of Waynesboro, Ga., Julia (Paul) Graber of Brooksville, Miss., Sheila (Sanford) Helmuth of Bridgewater, Polly (Mark Jr.) Yoder of Greenwood, Del., Emily (Perry) Hostetler of Weyers Cave and Barbara (Terry) Cline of Bridgewater; and one son and daughter-in-law, Oren Jr. (Cheryl) Heatwole of Bridgewater; 43 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by four brothers and sisters-in-law, Enos (Glennys) Heatwole of Denmark, S.C., Daniel (Betty) Heatwole of Yakima, Wash., Willard (Melba) Heatwole of Bridgewater and Byard (Rose Mary) Heatwole of Millen, Ga., and six sisters and brothers-in-law, Miriam (Howard) Brubaker of Olar, S.C., Ida (James) Goering of Dayton, Twila (Robert) Risser of Waynesboro, Pa., Evelyn (Edgar) Strite of Hartwell, Ga., Doris (James) Landis of Waynesboro, Ga., and Vera Rose (Eldwin) Campbell of Dayton.
Mr. Heatwole was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Heatwole; two grandsons, Brian Graber and Justin Flory; and one great-grandson, Logan Powell.
A visitation will be held Saturday, June 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Calvary Mennonite Fellowship, 6038 Mount Clinton Pike. Pastor Paul Emerson will conduct a funeral service Sunday, June 12, at 2 p.m. at Calvary Mennonite Fellowship. Burial will follow at the Bank Mennonite Church Cemetery near Dayton by Pastor David Burkholder. Arrangements are being handled by the Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway.
Daily News Record - 6/11/2011
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Ethel is survived by her husband Lynn; five children - Julia Kramer (Alvin); Loren Helmuth (Lisa); Evelyn Hershberger (Larry); Eldon Helmuth (Shana); Ellis Helmuth (Hannah) all of Kalona; 22 grandchildren; her mother Fannie M. Miller of Kalona; three sisters - Viola Yoder (Iddo) of Lott, TX; Mary Etta Stoltzfus (Steve) of Chestertown, MD; Ruby Stutzman (Joni) of Kalona; and a brother Leslie Miller of Crete, IL.
Ethel was preceded in death by her father.
Funeral Service was September 4, 2011 at the Sharon Bethel Church in rural Kalona. Burial will be in the Sharon Bethel Cemetery.
Source: The Yoder-Powell Funeral Home.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Helmuth, Jason Lyn
SHIPSHEWANA -- Jason Lyn Helmuth, 32, of Shipshewana, died at 1:35 p.m. Sunday, May 8, 2011, at the scene of a car/bicycle accident near 9435 W. S.R. 120, Shipshewana.
He was born May 7, 1979, in Nappanee to Floyd and Rose (Hochstetler) Helmuth. On Sept. 30, 2004, in Shipshewana, he married Sharon Kay Bontrager. She survives.
Also surviving are daughter Emily Faith Helmuth at home; sisters Anne (Daryl) Lehman, Monica (Merle) Miller and Mary Jo (Bruce) Hochstetler, all of Nappanee; and brothers Kevin (Jamie) Helmuth of Ligonier, Brian Helmuth, Tim Helmuth, Virgil Helmuth and Andrew Helmuth, all of Nappanee.
His daughter, Jayna Rose Helmuth, was killed in the same accident.
He was member of the Old Order Amish Church and employed at Cedar Creek in Topeka, part of the Forest River RV Corp.
Visitation will be after 1 p.m. today and all day Wednesday at the family home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Dean Bontrager home, 8725 W. S.R. 120, Shipshewana. Services will be conducted by Bishop John Yoder and home ministers. Burial will be in Lehman Cemetery, Shipshewana.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
May 10, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
SHIPSHEWANA -- Jayna Rose Helmuth, 4, of Shipshewana, died at 1:35 p.m. Sunday, May 8, 2011, at the scene of a car/bicycle accident near 9435 W. S.R. 120, Shipshewana.
She was born May 15, 2006, in LaGrange County, to Jason and Sharon Kay (Bontrager) Helmuth.
Survivors include her mother; a sister, Emily Faith Helmuth, at home; and grandparents Dean and Erma Bontrager of Shipshewana and Floyd and Rose Helmuth of Nappanee.
Her father, Jason Helmuth, was killed in the same accident.
Visitation will be after 1 p.m. today and all day Wednesday at the family home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Dean Bontrager home, 8725 W. S.R. 120, Shipshewana. Services will be conducted by Bishop John Yoder and home ministers. Burial will be in Lehman Cemetery, Shipshewana.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
May 10, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
April 5, 1931 - Aug. 16, 2011
NAPPANEE -- Laura Mae Helmuth, 80, of 25198 C.R. 54, Nappanee, died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011, at her residence.
She was born April 5, 1931, in Elkhart County, to Emanuel L. and Rosa C. Hochstetler Burkholder. On Oct. 14, 1954, she married Elmer Helmuth in Nappanee. He survives.
Surviving are son Stephen Joe (Ruth) Helmuth of Milford; daughters Carol Rose and Kristine Ann Helmuth, both of Nappanee; grandchildren Jason (Becky) Helmuth, Joel Helmuth and Amy (Steven) Borntrager; granddaughter-in-law Lori Helmuth; great-grandchildren Heidi, Landon, Phillip and Lilah Helmuth; and sisters Dorothy Yoder of Centerville, Mich., Tressie Otto of Etna Green and Mary Mast of Elkhart.
A grandson, Eric Helmuth, is deceased.
Calling is all day today at Merlin Yoder's residence, 25115 C.R. 54, where funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday. Bishop Eli Lehman and the Home Ministry of the Old Order Amish Church will officiate. Burial will be in West Union Center Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Aug. 18, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Survived by: Kim Horn (Son) & Joan Kopycinski of Hatfield, PA; Gary Horn (Son) & wife, Donna of Hallstead, PA; Bruce Hensler (Son) & wife, Cyndi of New Britain, PA; Cynthia McDaniel (Daughter) & husband, Rich of Riverview, FL; Deborahlynn Forbes (Daughter) of Mountville, PA; Lori Schwartz (Daughter) & husband, Tony of Quakertown, PA; Genny Chamberlain (Sister) of Marianna, FL; James Fitzgerald, Sr. (Brother) of Souderton, PA; Stanley Fitzgerald (Brother) of Brewster, NY; Eva Thomson (Sister) of Easton, PA; Paul Fitzgerald (Brother) of Elgin, OK; 21 Grandchildren; 8 Great-Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son, Richard Hensler; two brothers, Charles & Robert Fitzgerald and her three sisters, Helen Roth, Catherine Long & Jean Moyer.
Funeral service was November 2, 2011 at Living Faith Fellowship Souderton, PA.
Source: Anders Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, Souderton, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Survived by her grandchildren, Cathleen A. Trull and her husband Shawn, Mary Hepler, Sandra Hovermale, Laura Johnson and her husband James R., Donald Hepler and Jonathan Hepler; thirteen great grandchildren and one great great grandson.
In addition to her husband she was predeceased by her son Jesse R. Hepler and her brother Merrill A. Bucher. Services were private for the family. Interment was at Old Goshenhoppen Church Cemetery.
Source: Williams-Bregey-Koffel Funeral Home, Harleysville, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
He was a life member of Willow Street Mennonite Church where he taught Sunday school. He enjoyed music, served as song leader and sang in a Gospel Quartet. Glenn was a "prayer warrior," faithfully praying for family, community and the world.
Survived by his wife Mary Jane and daughters, Marlene married to Robert Groff of Leola and Carol married to Daniel Neff of Manheim, son, Dan married to Carolyn Herr of Lampeter, 12 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, a brother, Carl B. Herr of Lititz and a sister, Helen married to Earl Hershey of Quarryville.
Source: Bachman Funeral Home Strasburg, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
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Herr, Glenn G., 87, of Lampeter, entered into the joyful presence of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 30, 2011, following a brief illness. He and his wife, Mary Jane (Rutt) Herr celebrated 65 years of marriage in March.
Along with his family, Glenn operated Herr's Flowers, Lampeter. He enjoyed gardening and raising unusual varieties of plants.
He was a life member of Willow Street Mennonite Church where he taught Sunday school. He enjoyed music, served as song leader and sang in a Gospel Quartet.
Glenn was a "prayer warrior," faithfully praying for family, community and the world.
Born in West Lampeter Township, he was the son of the late Clarence B. and Ada (Groff) Herr. Glenn is also survived by two daughters, Marlene married to Robert Groff of Leola and Carol married to Daniel Neff of Manheim, one son, Dan married to Carolyn Herr of Lampeter, 12 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, a brother, Carl B. Herr of Lititz and a sister, Helen married to Earl Hershey of Quarryville.
There will be a Viewing on Tuesday, August 2, (TOMORROW) from 6 until 8 PM in the Willow Street Mennonite Church, corner of Penn Grant Road and Hans Herr Drive, Willow Street, PA and another Viewing Wednesday from 10 until 11 AM in the church. The Funeral is 11 AM in the church with Pastors Gerald Garber, Bob Breneman, Mark Mentzer and Eric Herr officiating. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Arrangements by Bachman Funeral Home, Strasburg, PA
She was a member of Willow Street Mennonite Church, she served as church librarian for many years and taught Sunday School for 42 years. She was involved in Bible club at South Christian Street Mennonite Church and volunteered at Water Street Ministries teaching Bible studies and leading music. She worked at for 20 years at the Mennonite Information center giving tours and lectures.
Surviving is a sister-in-law, Lois A. Herr of Lancaster; three nieces, Delores wife of Glen Short of Lithia Springs, GA, Dawn wife of David Weaver of Lancaster, and Cathy wife of Glenn Garman of Manheim; great nieces and nephews, Kay Gibbs, Neil Weaver, Jodi Markley, Eric Weaver, Duane Garman and Melissa Heist, and 12 great great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Arlene Herr and by a brother Franklin R. Herr.
A Funeral Service was October 31, 2011 at the Willow StreetMennonite Church, Willow Street,PA with the Rev. Robert A. Breneman and the Rev. David Weaver officiating.
Source: Kearney A. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Lancaster, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Survived by his wife, Louella M; his daughters, Cheryl E. O'Neil of Stuarts Draft, VA; Darla F. Schrock of Sarasota, FL; Anita J. Lindbergh of Bradenton, FL; brother, Perry B. of Berlin, OH; sisters, Ida Mae Lehman of LaGrange, IN; Mary A. Yoder of Shipshewana, IN; Pauline Schrock of New Paris, IN; Lavina E. Miller of Sarasota, FL; 4 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter.
Memorial Services was December 6, 2011 at Bay Shore Mennonite Church Sarasota, FL.
Source: Wiengand Brothers Funeral Home Sarasota, FL.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
He is survived by his wife Joyce (Yoder) Hershberger whom he married May 12, 1990, his 2 children Samantha (Luke) Hall of Stow and Eric Hershberger of the home, 5 sisters Rhoda Hershberger of Baltic, Miriam (Allen) Beachy of Walnut Creek, Effie (Eli RR) Miller of Baltic, Cindy (John) Ridgeway of New Philadelphia, Karen (Randy) Shull of Sugarcreek and his brother Paul (Wilma) Hershberger of Baltic.
Services were November 4, 2011 at Grace Mennonite Church at Berlin with Pastor Larry Kaufman officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery.
Source: Smith-Varns Funeral Home at Sugarcreek, OH.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
May 24, 2011
Arthur Graphic, Arthur, IL
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Source: Carney-Frost
Funeral Home, LaGrange, IN..
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Dec. 5, 1928 - Sept. 1, 2011
GOSHEN -- Ellen "Arlene" Hershberger, 82, of Manor IV, Greencroft, died Thursday evening, Sept. 1, 2011, at The Courtyard, Goshen.
She was born Dec. 5, 1928, in Goshen, to Maynard and Mandella (Bachtel) Hoover. On Aug. 5, 1947, she married Edwin S. Hershberger in New Paris. He died June 13, 2005.
Surviving are daughters June (Fernando) Trcka of Goshen, Sharon (Sam) Zepeda of Goshen and Rita (Greg) Bontrager of Goshen; sons Jay (Beverly) Hershberger of New Paris, David (Shirley) Hershberger of Goshen and Daryl (Geraldine) Hershberger of Wolcottville; sister-in-law Edna Hoover; brother-in-law Galen Johns; 24 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sisters Miriam (Vernon) Bontreger of Goshen, Lucille (Menno) Chupp of Goshen and Ruth (Dale Patten) Hoover of New Paris; and brothers Lowell (Velorous) Hoover of Goshen and John Hoover of Glen Flora, Wis.
She was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother Hilde Hoover; sister Edith Johns; brother Don Hoover; and grandson York Staub whose wife, Dawn, survives.
A homemaker, Mrs. Hershberger, was a member of Benton Mennonite Church.
Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home and from 9 until the 10 a.m. funeral service Tuesday at Benton Mennonite Church. Burial will be in Benton Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Benton Mennonite Church.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Sept. 3, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN -- Grace L. Hershberger, 84, Goshen, died at 9:10 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2011, at IU Health Goshen Hospital.
She was born July 16, 1926, in Wakarusa to Olive (Stauffer) and Maurice Gongwer. She married LeRoy Hershberger on June 22, 1946. He survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Cheryl Hershberger of Hesston, Kan., Donna (Marv) Skiles of Phoenix, and Dawn (Tom) Moneyheffer of Goshen; son Jerry (Janet) Hershberger of Goshen; two brothers, Ivan Gongwer of Goshen and Dale (Toky) Gongwer of New Paris; five grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents, brothers Robert L. and Nelson L. Gongwer, granddaughter Heidi Hershberger and great-granddaughters Jasmine Renee Hershberger and Annie Jane Damaska.
She was a member of Holdeman Mennonite Church, a graduate of Wakarusa High School and CEO of the Hershberger clan. She was a longtime salesperson at the former Freed's Shoe Store in Wakarusa and a volunteer at the Whistle Stop, Goshen.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2011, at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home, 117 W. Waterford St., Wakarusa. The service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 6, 2011, at Holdeman Mennonite Church, 65723 C.R. 1, Wakarusa. Burial will be in Olive (West) Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
May 4, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Hershberger, Grace L. Gongwer, 84, Goshen, died May 2, 2011 at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born July 16, 1926 in Wakarusa to Olive (Stauffer) & Maurice Gongwer. She married LeRoy Hershberger on June 22, 1946 and he survives.
Also surviving are 3 daughters, Cheryl Hershberger, Hesston, Kan., Donna (Marv) Skiles, Phoenix, Ariz., Dawn (Tom) Moneyheffer, Goshen, son, Jerry (Janet) Hershberger, Goshen, sister-in-law, Gladys Gongwer, Wakarusa, 2 brothers, Ivan Gongwer, Goshen, Dale (Toky) Gongwer, New Paris, 5 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death are her parents, brothers, Robert L. & Nelson L. Gongwer, granddaughter, Heidi Hershberger and 2 great-granddaughters, Jasmine Renee Hershberger and Annie Jane Damaska.
She was a member of the Holdeman Mennonite Church. The service will be May 6, 2011 at Holdeman Mennonite Church, Wakarusa and Pastors Peter Damaska & Danny Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Olive (West) Cemetery
Source: Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret
Funeral home, Goshen & Wakarusa, IN
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
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Hershberger, Grace L. Gongwer, 84, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died May 2, 2011 at the same place. She was born July 16, 1926 at Wakarusa, Elkhart Co., IN to Maurice and Olive (Stauffer) Gongwer. On June 22, 1946 she was married to LeRoy Hershberger, who was born September 14, 1925 and survives.
Surviving are children, Cheryl Hershberger; Donna (Marv) Skiles; Dawn (Tom) Moneyheffer; and Jerry (Janet) Hershberger; 5 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Ivan Gongwer and Dale (Toky) Gongwer.
A granddaughter, Heidi Hershberger; two great-granddaughters, Jasmine Renee Hershberger and Annie Jane Damaska; and two brothers, Robert L. Gonger and Nelson Gongwer preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held May 6, 2011 at Holdeman Mennonite Church, Wakarusa, IN with burial in Olive Cemetery, Elkhart County, IN.
Submitted by: Loretta Newcomer, Wakarusa, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
June 17, 1916 - Oct. 16, 2011
NAPPANEE - Maxine (Weldy) Hershberger, 95, passed away Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, at the home of her daughter/caregiver, Sharon Balyeat of White Pigeon, Mich., formerly of Nappanee.
She was born June 17, 1916, in Milford to Tim and Ella (Brenneman) Weldy. On Aug. 19, 1936, she married Clyde L. Hershberger. He died Nov. 15, 2001.
Surviving are daughters Carolyn (Glenn) Miller of Shipshewana, Mary Ellen (Richard) Miller of Westover, Md., Sharon (Keith) Balyeat of White Pigeon, Rose Herschberger (Mike) Groff of Shipshewana, daughter-in-law Rosa Hershberger of Elkhart and son Wilbur (Elizabeth) Hershberger of Goshen; 26 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and 27 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, and one hour prior to the 10 a.m. service Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, at Salem Mennonite Church, New Paris. Memorials may be given to World Missionary Press, Gideons International or Three Rivers Healthcare Hospice.
Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Oct. 18, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
May 20, 1944 - Dec. 5, 2011
MIDDLEBURY - Pauline E. Hershberger, 67, of Middlebury, died at 5:47 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, at her residence.
She was born May 20, 1944, in Goshen to Ezra and Katie (Yoder) Harshberger.
Surviving are brothers Melvin (Orpha) of Gambier, Ohio, Vern (Rachel) and Alvin (Esther), both of Nappanee, LeRoy (Wilma) of Shipshewana and Roman (Katie) of Nappanee; and brother-in-law Noah Schrock of Goshen.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Fannie Schrock; and longtime friend Mannas Hershberger.
She was a member of Middlebury Church of the Brethren and had worked for the Middlebury Post Office for more than 30 years. She was active visiting shut-ins at nursing homes and enjoyed taking care of her pets.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 S. Main St., Middlebury. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the 10 a.m. funeral service Friday at Middlebury Church of the Brethren. Services will be conducted by Rich Troyer. Burial will be in Thomas Cemetery, Goshen.
Memorials may be given to Middlebury Church of the Brethren.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec.7, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Mrs. Hershey is survived by the following stepchildren: Eva Hertzler, Aaron, husband of Mary Hershey, Mary Benner, Paul, husband of Elaine Hershey, Ada Rohrer and Grace, wife of Samuel Gish; 34 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband John and step children: Ethel Gross, and Roy, Lester, Noah and Harold Hershey. She was predeceased by sisters and brothers, Mable Eshleman, Grace Metzler, Dorothy Keener, Mary Martin, Clara Landis, Esther Lehman, Harry, Paul and Frank Hershey.
Funeral service was March 12, 2011 at Bairs Mennonnite Church, Hanover, PA. Interment was at York Road Cemetery, Hanover, PA.
Source: York Daily Record & York Dispatch York, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Hertzler, Kathryn N. "Kitty"
June 12, 1913 - December 15, 2011
Kathryn N. "Kitty" Hertzler, 98, of Lancaster, formerly of Elizabethtown, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at the Mennonite Home. Born in Rapho Twp., she was the daughter of the late Frank N. and Fannie (Newcomer) Hertzler.
Kitty was a member of Steelton Mennonite Church. In 1949 she graduated from junior college and Bible school at Eastern Mennonite College and served three years working with the Vine Street Mission. She returned home to help with family responsibilites and also worked at the former Bailey's Rest Home. Kathryn was a certified teacher and also helped her father at Camp Hebron.
She is survived by a sister, Frances H., wife of Robert Young, Redding, CA, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 in the Chapel at the Mennonite Home, 1520 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster at 10:30 AM. There will be no viewing. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Interment will take place in Salunga Mennonite Cemetery.
Miller/ Sekely Funeral Services, Elizabethtown, PA
Hertzler, Rebecca Henkels, 80, died March 16, 2011 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Hertzler was born on March 6, 1931 in Malvern, Pennsylvania to George and Johanna Hammer Henkels. On June 10, 1950, she married John Asa Hertzler who survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Joan Kathleen (Delmar) Hooley, Edinburg, VA; Jean Carol Koshy-Hertzler (Jose Koshy), Houston, Texas; three sisters, Caroline O'Neill, California; Georgetta Emery, Florida; Lily Hartshaw, Pennsylvania; five grandchildren, Derrick Hooley, Ryan Hooley, Rahel Koshy, Olivia Koshy and Liza Koshy.
A memorial service was March 22, 2011 at Detwiler Auditorium at the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, conducted by Pastors Michael Shenk and Myron Augsburger.
Source: McMullen Funeral Home Harrisonburg, VA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Hertzler, Russell H., Sr., age 90 of Dillsburg, PA died April 19, 2011 at his home. Born June 30, 1920 in Mechanicsburg, PA, Henry and Annie (Harbold) Hertzler.
Russell was the owner and operator of Hertzler's Garage in Mechanicsburg, PA for 52 years prior to his retirement. He was a member of Slate Hill Mennonite Church where he often volunteered as a bus driver for various church ministries, was a member of the Auto Service Council, and had served in the Civilian's Public Service for 6 years as a mechanic.
Surviving is his wife Agnes P. (Bupp) Hertzler; daughter Lois O. Diller and husband Ralph of Wellsville, PA; son Russell H. Hertzler, Jr. of Mechanicsburg, PA; and daughter Evelyn E. Miller of Anderson, SC; nine grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren; and a brother Leroy Hertzler of Mt. Wolf, PA.
He was preceded in death by his sister Miriam Good and his brother Lester Hertzler.
Funeral service was April 25, 2011 at Slate Hill Mennonite Church. Burial was in Slate Hill Cemetery Camp Hill, PA.
Source: Malpezzi Funeral Home, Mechanicsburg, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
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Hertzler, Russel Henry, 90 years, 9 months, 20 days, of Dillsburg, York Co., PA PA died April 19, 2011 at his home. He was born June 30 1920 at Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Co., PA to Henry Christian and Annie Elizabeth (Harbold) Hertzler. On June 30, 1943 at York, York Co., PA he was married to Agnes P. Hertzler. They celebrated their 67th Wedding Anniversary on June 30, 2010.
Surviving are children, Lois, Russel, Jr., and Evelyn, 9 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and a brotheer, Leroy Hertzler.
A sister Miriam Good, and a brother Lester Hertzler preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held April 25, 2011 with burial in Slate HIll Cenetery, Shiremanstown, PA.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Hesed, Larry Mann, 66, of Newton, Harvey Co., KS died November 4, 2011 at the same place from complications of multiple myeloma cancer.
He was born August 26 1945 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN to Clifford Emerson and Helen Catherine (Ebersole) Mann. Clifford was born May 20, 1907 and died May 1, 1994. Helen was born February 15, 1910 and survives.
On August 9, 1975 at Sacramento California he was married to Laurie Wilson Hesed, who was born September 5, 1952 and survives.
Surviving are children, Joel Hesed (Julie Hesed); Kyle Miller Hesed (Christy Miller Hesed); and Kezia Ramey (Jason Ramey), and two sisters, Lois Eberly and Margaret Steiner (Wes Steiner).
Two brothers, John Mann and Robert Mann preceded him in death.
Larry graduated from Goshen College in 1967, taught for two years at Starr Commonwealth School for boys in Michigan, worked, taught and coached at Goshen College for four years, lived in intentional community and was a peace activist for 37 years, started and directed a Victim Offender Reconciliation Program for a five county area in central Kansas, did farming, maintenance, school bus driving, substitute teaching, coaching and basketball refereeing. He loved birdwatching, games, sports, and puzzles. He loved life.
Memorial services were held November 7, 2011 at Bergthal Mennonite Church, Pawnee Rock, Pawnee Co., KS with burial in Mennonite Memorial (Bergthal Mennonite Church), Pawnee Rock, KS.
Submitted by: Laurie Hesed, Newton, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Hess, Emma E. Lichty, 96, of Lititz, PA died April 18, 2011 at Landis Homes,
Lititz. She was born 1915 in Terre Hill, PA to Iseral and Anna (Rutt) Lichty.
She was the wife of the late Paul B. Hess. Emma was a member of Hammer Creek
Mennonite Church.
Survived by her daughter, Ruth (Hess) Alderfer, husband James of Perkasie, PA; grandchildren, Susan Hochstetler, husband Ken of Souderton, PA; Todd Alderfer, wife Donna of Perkasie, PA; Troy Alderfer, wife Dawn of Oley, PA; 7 great grandchildren and a nephew.
She was preceded in death by her husband Paul and 2 brothers and 5 sisters.
Funeral service was April 22, 2011 at Hammer Creek Mennonite Church. Interment was in the Hammer Creek Mennonite Cemetery Lititz, PA.
Source: Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Surviving are children, J. Richard of Homestead, FL, and Liz of Lancaster, PA, nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Two sons, Daniel of Nokomis, FL, and Gerald of Dallas, TX, a grandchild, Jody of Homestead, FL and two siblings preceded him in death.
James was a life-long servant of the faith and the church. He and his wife helped to pioneer the first Mennonite Church work in Honduras, CA, setting off by ship as a newly married couple with a 3-month-old in 1951. Spent 19 years in Honduras under EMM. Upon return to the US in the early 1970s, he was ordained minister and installed at East Chestnut St. Mennonite Church in Lancaster City where he served for 12 years before being ordained as Bishop of the Lancaster City district of Mennonite Churches. He served as Bishop until his retirement, and also as chaplain at Landis Homes Retirement Community.
Memorial services were held December 28, 2011 at Mellinger Mennonite Church, Lancaster, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Liz Hess, Lancaster, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Source: Stradling Funeral Homes,
Inc.
Akron/Ephrata, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Hieser, Vernon J., 100, of Foosland, IL died May 28, 2011 at Heritage Manor, Gibson City, IL. He was born September 9, 1910 at Foosland, IL. On September 8, 1937 he was married to Margaret Ulrich, who died June 28, 2004.
Surviving are children, Kenneth (Alice) Hieser, Judith A. (Lotus) Hershberger, Sharon J. Hieser, and Sally S. (Marty) Gaff, 7 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.
An infant daughter, one brother, and four sisters preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held June 2, 2011 at East Bend Mennonite Church, Fisher, IL with burial in Memorial Gardens, Fisher.
Submitted by: Angie Beachey, Fisher, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Vernon Hieser
FOOSLAND - Vernon J. Hieser, 100, of Foosland died at 8:31 p.m. Saturday (May 28, 2011) at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Gibson City.
His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 2, at the East Bend Mennonite Church in rural Fisher, the Rev. Michael Dean officiating.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the East Bend Mennonite Church and for one hour before services Thursday. Burial will be in the East Bend Cemetery in rural Fisher.
Mr. Hieser was born on Sept. 9, 1910, in Foosland, a son of John E. and Mary E. (Cender) Hieser. He married Margaret Ulrich on Sept. 8, 1937, in Eureka. She died on June 28, 2004.
Surviving are one son, Kenneth (Alice) Hieser of Foosland; three daughters, Judith A. (Lotus) Hershberger of Normal, Sharon J. Hieser of Bondville and Sally S. (Marty) Gaff of Kouts, Ind.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter, one brother and four sisters.
Mr. Hieser was a lifelong farmer in Foosland and a very active member of the East Bend Mennonite Church.
Memorial tributes may be made to the East Bend Mennonite Church. Lamb Funeral Home, 303 N. Church St., Gibson City, is in charge of arrangements.
The News Gazette, Central IL
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Mr. High will be remembered as an avid Phillies fan. He served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He retired after 38 years of service from New Holland Machine Company/Sperry Rand. Chet enjoyed eating good food and spending time with his family.
Chester is survived by his son: Terrance L. High; his daughter: Susan G. Floyd; his stepchildren: Patti J. Colyer, Deborah S. Platt and Daniel W. Platt; his siblings: Marion, Ellen, Johnny, Mary Ann, and Dorothy; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Alma Jean.
Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2011 at the Gundel Funeral Home, 3225 Main St., Conestoga, with Tom Grassel officiating. Viewing will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at River Corner Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Red Rose Honor Guard, P.O. Box 8601, Lancaster, PA 17604. The Gundel Funeral Home, Inc. is assisting the family with arrangements.
Intelligencer Journal - 7/12/2011
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
High, Elaine B. Zeiset
(1966-2011)
Elaine B. High, 44, Edinburg died June 10, 2011 at her home.
Mrs. High was born on July 27, 1966 in Pennsylvania and was the daughter of Ellis and Lois Byer Zeiset of Pennsylvania. She was a homemaker and a member of the Strasburg Mennonite Church.
On June 20, 1987, she married Bryan L. High who survives.
Surviving in addition to her husband and parents are eight children, Jason High and wife Sharlene, Edinburg; Andrea Heatwole and husband Jesse, Broadway; Justin High and wife Amber, Mt. Solon; Brenda, Nolan, Rachel, Joy and Alisha High all at home; three brothers, Nevin Zeiset and Nelson Zeiset both of Pennsylvania; Marlin Zeiset, New York; two sisters, Arlene Erb and Joanne Zimmerman both of Pennsylvania.
Ministers of the Strasburg Mennonite Church will conduct a funeral service Tuesday morning, June 14, 2011 at 10 a.m. at Bank Mennonite Church, Dayton, Virginia. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the Bank Mennonite Church, Monday, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Strasburg Mennonite Church, Building Fund, 15652 Henkel Lane, Timberville, VA 22853.
McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullenfh.com
Published in Northern Virginia Daily on June 13, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
He is survived by: Marcella Heitz (Sister) & husband, Clarence of Perkasie, PA; Miriam Johns (Sister) & husband, Wayne of Lansdale, PA; Grace Smith (Sister) & husband, Ashley of Plaster Rock, New Brunswick, Canada.
He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Elmer & Floyd High.
Memorial services will be held June 6, 2011 at Doylestown Mennonite Church,. Burial will take place at Doylestown Mennonite Cemetery Doylestown, PA.
Source:Anders Detweiler Funeral Home &
Crematory, 130 East Broad Street, Souderton, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Survived by his wife Florence and Josephine Martin (Daughter) & husband, Conrad of Souderton, PA; Linda Mack (Daughter) & husband, Dale of Telford, PA; Lena Hunsberger (Sister) & husband, Lester of Souderton, PA; Mary Reinford (Sister) & husband, Ernest of Souderton, PA; Nancy Kulp (Sister) & husband, Clarence of Shoemakersville, PA; Walter Histand (Brother) & wife, Dale of Marco Island, FL; June Histand (Sister) of New Britain, PA; 3 grandchildren - Amanda, Travis & Christy Mack.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Shirley Histand; his two sisters, Edna Breuil & Mabel Detweiler; his three brothers, John, Norman & Robert Histand and his step-brother, Ernest Histand.
Memorial service was November 20, 2011 at Souderton Mennonite Church., Souderton, PA. Burial was private at the convenience of the family.
Source: Anders Detweiler Funeral Home
& Crematory, Souderton, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Beulah is survived by her husband, Henry, five of her children, Vivian (Mark) Baumhover, of Hills, Leonard (Twila), of Kalona, Merle (Mary), of Turkey, Bill (Susan), of Canada, Dennis, of Kalona, 12 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren. Also, a sister Lovina of W. Virginia, 2 half sisters, Viola, of Ohio and Mary, of Pennsylvania, 2 half brothers, Melvin of Ohio, Henry, Jr. of Canada.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a son Myron, in 1967, and a brother, Ervin.
A Celebration of Life service will be held June 5, 2011 at the Sunnyside Mennonite Church in Kalona. Pastors John King, Floyd Yutzy and David L. Yoder will officiate. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery Kalona, IA.
Source: The Yoder-Powell
Funeral Home in Kalona, IA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Hochstedler, Laura Jean, 65 of Kalona, IA died April 9, 2011 at her home in Kalona. She was born Sepetember 20, 1945 near Kalona, IA to Ezra and Susan
(Mast) Hochstedler.
Laura has lived in the Kalona community most all of her life. She did voluntary service in Minnesota for a couple of years. She was a member of the Fairview Mennonite Church.
Survived by five brothers Robert L. Hochstedler of St. Paul, MN; Donald G. Hochstedler (Ellen) of Kalona, IA; Wayne A. Hochstedler (Nancy) of Barstow, CA; James M. Hochstedler (Pam) of Kalona, IA; Loren K. Hochstedler (Elvesta) of Kalona, IA; four sisters - Oleta Bollman (Ken) of Ft. Wayne, IN; Carol E. Glick of Danvers, IL; E. Marlene Schrock (Dale) of Iowa City, IA; Twila S. Swartzentruber (Don) of Kalona, IA; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother-in-law Harley Glick and a nephew Keith Glick.
Funeral Services was April 12, 2011 at the Fairview Mennonite Church in rural Kalona. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery.
Source: Yoder-Powell Funeral Home Kalona, IA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Nov. 9, 2011
NAPPANEE - Brandon Joel Hochstetler, infant son of Myron D. and Lorene Mast Hochstetler, 72973 C.R. 13, Nappanee, died on the morning of Nov. 9, 2011, at South Bend Memorial Hospital.
Myron and Lorene are members of the Old Order Amish Church.
Surviving along with his parents are brothers Josiah Lamar and Caleb Jon, both at home; grandparents Dale W. and Kathryn Sue (Lambright) Hochstetler of Nappanee and Ora W. and Barbara Ann (Glick) Mast of Middlebury; great-grandparents Edward (Rachel) Hochstetler of Nappanee, Freeman (Susan) Lambright of Middlebury and Mattie Glick of LaGrange.
Preceding Brandon in death were great-grandfather Daniel Glick and great-grandparents William and Ida Mast.
Visitation will be after 5 p.m. today, Nov. 10, at the Floyd Helmuth residence (3703 W. 1400 N, Nappanee), where funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11. Bishop Melvin Hostetler and the Home Ministry will lead the service. Burial will be in West Union Center Cemetery. Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 10 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
March 1, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
July 9, 1929 - Nov. 8, 2011
MIDDLEBURY - Gertie L. Hochstetler, 82, of Middlebury, died at 2 a.m. Nov. 8, 2011, at her home.
She was born July 9, 1929, in Hutchinson, Kan., to Levi and Susie (Plank) Garver. On Oct. 28, 1947, in Independence, Iowa, she married Yost M. Hochstetler.
He survives, as well as daughters Susie (Andy) Gingerich of New Paris, Lydia Hanson of Carpentersville, Ill., Esther (Melvin) Yoder of Hillpoint, Wis., and Martha (Delbert) Beechy of Middlebury; sons Harvey (Lydia) Hochstetler of Colon, Mich., and Andrew (Sonia) Hochstetler of Sherard, Ill.; sons-in-law Menno Borntrager of Wisconsin and John Hershberger of Michigan; 30 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister Mary Christner of Hamshire, Texas; and several stepsiblings.
Daughters Emma and Mary; her parents and stepfathers; and three siblings preceded her.
Visitation will be after 2 p.m. today and all day Thursday at the family residence, 12867 C.R. 20, Middlebury. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Keith Helmuth's residence, 58901 C.R. 37, Middlebury. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home handled arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 9, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
BREMEN — John Henry L. Hochstetler, 77, of 2641 Beech Road, Bremen, died at 10:45 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, at his residence.
He was born Aug. 8, 1934, in Kosciusko County to Levi R. and Tillie Schmucker Hochstetler. He married Esther Hostetler on Sept. 4, 1958, in Middlebury.
He is survived by his wife, Esther; sons Howard (Sharon) Hochstetler and Johnnie (Brenda) Hochstetler, both of Bremen; daughters Linda (Ervin) Bontrager of Shipshewana, Sarah (Mahlon) Bontrager, Nora (Arlin) Hershberger, Barbara (Merle) Hershberger and Laura (Lyle) Yoder, all of Nappanee, Etta (Morris) Miller of Milford, Sharon (Jerry) Kuhns and Ruth (Norman) Borkholder, both of Bremen, and Esther (Dale) Borkholder of New Paris; 59 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 10 brothers; and three sisters.
Friends may call all day today at the family residence, where funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec. 31, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Oct. 23, 1929 - Nov. 13, 2011
SHIPSHEWANA - LeRoy Hochstetler, 82, of Shipshewana, died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, at his home.
He was born Oct. 23, 1929, in Nappanee to Perry and Pennola (Boley) Hochstetler. On Jan. 25, 1951, he married Nettie Irene Slabach.
Surviving are his wife; daughters Betty Sue (Jonas) Bontreger of Goshen, Erma Irene (Dean) and Katie (Glen) Bontrager, both of Shipshewana, Darlene Ganger of Middlebury and Dorothy Hochstetler of Topeka; sons Ervin Ray (Lillie) Hochstetler of Shipshewana, Perry Lee (Mary) Hochstetler of Wesley, Ark., LaVern (Loranna) Hochstetler of Millersburg and Glenn (Geraldine) Hochstetler of Leesburg; 41 grandchildren; 84 great-grandchildren; sisters Edna Gingerich, Erma (Jacob) Beachy, Alma (Ottis) Kuhns and Katie (Jim) Kelly; brother Raymond (Helen) Hochstetler; and two sisters-in-law.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son LeRoy Jr., granddaughter Ida Fern Hochstetler, great-granddaughter Jana Helmuth and three siblings.
Visitation will be all day today at the family home, 9690 S.R. 120, Shipshewana, where services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 15, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Chairman Emeritus of Univest Corp.
Memorial services were held December 6, 2011 at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Perkasie, PA.
Submitted by: Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, Blooming Glen, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
She was born April 14, 1915 at Dolton, Turner Co., SD to Jacob L. and Elizabeth (Kleinsasser) Hofer, Sr. Jacob was born August 3, 1873 and died August 8, 1950. Elizabeth was born November 15,1875 and died July 21, 1941.
On January 24, 1937 at Dolton, SD she was married to George M. Hofer, who was born May 14, 1916 and died June 18, 2010.
Surviving are children, Yvonne Schnarr (Dale); George Hofer, Jr.; and Rodney (Roberta) Hofer, 7 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held November 14, 2011 at Hutterthal Mennonite Church, Freeman, Hutchinson Co., SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Edie Tschetter: Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Hofstetter, Della Mary Good, 89, of Orrville, OH and formerly of Kidron, died March 9, 2011 at the Laurels of Massillon following a period of declining health. She was born in Clyde Park, MT on September 6, 1921 to Daniel and Sarah (Roth) Good and married Willis J. Hofstetter on May 10, 1942. He died May 17, 2005.
Della was raised in Oregon and lived most of her married life near Kidron, OH. She was a member of the Kidron Mennonite Church.
Survived by three children, Marlene (Richard Dyer) Hofstetter of Monticello, ME, Howard (Connie) Hofstetter of Mooresville, NC, and Starla Woodruff of Massillon, OH; 3 grandchildren, Shane (Ann) Geiser of Holden, ME, Jesse (Angela) Woodruff of Lansing, MI and Justin Woodruff of Massillon; and 3 great grandchildren, Alexis, Nicholas and Sara Geiser of Holden, ME.
She was preceded in death by her husband Willis and brothers, Edwin, Harry and Alvin Good; and a sister, Nellie Kief; and 2 half-brothers.
Memorial service was March 13, 2011 at the Kidron Mennonite Church with the ministers of the church officiating. Family graveside services will be held in the church cemetery.
Source: Spidell Funeral Home
Mount Eaton, OH.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
March 1, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
VAN WERT, Ohio - Frank Holdeman, 74, of Van Wert, died at 9:25 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, at Van Wert Manor.
Frank was born Jan. 11, 1937, in Goshen, Ind., to Walter and Doris (Kaut) Holdeman. On March 22, 1958, in Elkhart, Ind., he married Donna Belle Gunden. She died Feb. 27, 2003.
Surviving are two daughters, Debra Cheek of St. Marys, Ga., and Kimberly (Frank) Fling of Van Wert; a son, Greg Holdeman of Lowell, Ind.; three sisters, Roberta (Dave) Kronk of Goshen, Edie Beck of Alberqurqe, N.M., and Marge Holdeman of Goshen; two brothers, Chuck (Marianne) Holdeman of Bloomington, Ind., and Ponch (Kathy) Holdeman of Goshen; and five grandchildren, Brittany, Trevor and Jesse Cheek, and Reed and Cade Holdeman.
A son, Bradley Holdeman, preceded him in death.
Frank graduated from Goshen High School and Fort Wayne (Ind.) Business College. Frank worked as a finish carpenter. After retirement, he was a host at Folks Restaurant in Cumming, Ga. He was a member of Midway Community Church, Cumming, and former member of Belmont Mennonite Church while living in Elkhart.
Friends may call two hours prior to the 11 a.m. service Monday, Nov. 14, 2011, at Belmont Mennonite Church. Burial will follow in Rice Cemetery, Memories Mausoleum. Pastors Russell Jensen of Belmont Neighborhood Fellowship and Frank's nephew, Dean Ropp of Midway Community Church, Cumming, will officiate. Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Memorials may be given to the National Parkinson's Foundation.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 12, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN - Lara M. Honderich, 93, formerly of East Kercher Road, died Sunday night, Dec. 4, 2011, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing.
She was born in Nappanee March 17, 1918, to the late Roy and Pearl (Hochstetler) Strauss. She married Glen E. Honderich Oct. 13, 1940, in Nappanee. He survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Gretchen (Clarence) Yoder of Goshen and Ann (Mark) Beyers of Fithian, Ill.; two sons, Nevin (Judy) Honderich and Martin (Carol) Honderich, both of Goshen; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Joan Walsh of Middlebury and Jane (Henry) Gehman of Coopersburg, Pa.; and a daughter-in-law, Karen Honderich Griffin of Goshen.
She was preceded in death by a son, David Honderich; a granddaughter; three sisters, Dorothy Johnson, Jean Phillips and Betty Weldy; and a brother, Lyle Strauss.
A 43-year cancer survivor, Mrs. Honderich was a member of Clinton Brick Mennonite Church. A graduate of Goshen College and Ball State University, she taught elementary art in the Fairfield School System. She was a member of the Elkhart City and State Retired Teachers' Association.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday at Clinton Brick Cemetery for burial. An 11 a.m. memorial service will follow at Clinton Brick Mennonite Church, Goshen. Retired Pastor Ron Kennel will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Clinton Brick Mennonite Church, Goshen College or Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec. 6, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Submitted by: Kim Mishler,
Shipshewana, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Jan. 13, 1930 - Sept. 9, 2011
GOSHEN - Anna Mae Hooley, 81, of Goshen, formerly of Three Rivers, Mich., died at 5 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9, 2011, at Greencroft Health Care Center, Goshen.
She was born Jan. 13, 1930, in Haven, Kan., to Daniel C. and Ida (Troyer) Miller. On Sept. 27, 1947, in Shipshewana, she married Ralph E. Hooley. He died Jan. 14, 1999.
Surviving are daughters Cindy Troyer of Middlebury and Tina (Steve) Tipton of Schoolcraft, Mich.; sons Randy (Pam) Hooley, Brady (Mary) Hooley and Tony Hooley, all of Michigan; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; and sister Dora Troyer of Goshen.
She was preceded in death by grandsons Corey and Jeremy Troyer, one sister and two brothers.
Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 S. Main St., Middlebury. People may meet at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home to leave at 10:45 a.m. to go in procession to an 11 a.m. graveside service at Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury.
Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer's Association.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Sept. 10, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Hooley, Esther A. Landes, 99, of Elkhart, IN, died April 20, 2011 at Hospice House of Elkhart, IN. She was born July 18, 1911 in Elkhart to Michael and Christina (Welty) Landes. Esther married Walter W. Hooley on August 20, 1933 at Prairie St. Mennonite Church. He died March 5, 1985.
Esther was a member of Prairie Street Mennonite Church, a volunteer for the Indiana/Michigan Conference Center through Prairie Street Mennonite Church, and a volunteer for the Mennonite Board of Missions.
Survived by five daughters, Joan (Don Jr.) Kleykamp of West Chester, Ohio; Norma (Francis) Datena of Elkhart, IN; Marjorie (Pete) Lynch of Spring Branch, Texas, Carol (Fred III) Wright of Middlebury, IN; Rebecca (Dr. Gary) Best of Goodview, Virginia; four sons, Carl (Helen) Hooley of Terre Haute, Ind.; Paul (Sue) Hooley of Rockford, Mich.; Stanley (Joan O'Donnell) Hooley of Park City, Utah; Dennis (Anna) Hooley of Elkhart, in; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grand children.
On April 26, 2011 her burial service was at Prairie Street Mennonite Cemetery prior to the 11 a.m.. Funeral service at Prairie Street Mennonite Church officiated by the Rev. Nelson Kraybill.
Source: Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home Elkart, IN.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzle
Intelligencer Journal - 1/8/2011
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of John M. and Alta (Fox) Sensenig of New Holland. She was married 9 years on March 26 to Wayne M. Hoover.
She was a homemaker and a member of Martindale Old Order Mennonite Church.
Surviving in addition to her husband is a son, Raymond, at home; five sisters, Ellen, married to Leonard Nolt of New Holland, Sarah, married to Lloyd Newswanger of East Earl, Lena Sensenig of New Holland, Mary, married to Cleon Ramer, and Irene, married to Ion Ramer, both of Rochester, IN; and a brother, Wayne, married to Marian (Newswanger) Sensenig of Dundee, NY.
Preceding her in death is a daughter, Melva, Nov. 26, 2005.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, Nov. 22, at 9 a.m. at the late home with further services at 9:30 a.m. at the Martindale Mennonite Church with the Bishop Titus Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the late home. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements with Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.
Intelligencer Journal - 11/18/2011
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Hoover, Allen N., 74, of Stevens, entered into rest at his home on Wednesday, June 29, 2011. Born in Earl Twp., son of the late Paul and Emma (Nolt) Hoover, he was the husband of the late Esther (Forry) Hoover, who died in 1994. Allen worked as a custodian at the Green Dragon for many years.
Allen is survived by a son, Leroy A. Hoover of NC; 2 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. Also surviving are 2 brothers, Ivan Hoover of Lancaster, Melvin Hoover of Stevens; a sister, Verna, wife of Noah Oberholtzer of Ephrata; and sister-in-law, Eleanor Hoover of Myerstown.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Joann Hoover, and brother, Landis Hoover.
A viewing will be held on Friday, July 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Farm Crest Chapel at Fairmount Homes, 1100 Farm Crest Dr., Ephrata. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 2, at 9 a.m. at the Farm Crest Chapel with graveside services at 9:30 a.m. at Groffdale Mennonite Church Cemetery (Weaverland Conference), W. Earl Twp. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Intelligencer Journal - 7/1/2011
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Anna Mae Hoover, 64, of Thorp, WI, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at her residence.
She was born in West Earl to the late Frank Z. and Rebecca (Hoover) Hoover.
Anna Mae was a member of the Conestoga Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.
Anna is survived by 6 sisters, Mary H., wife of Elvin S. Martin of Ephrata; Vera H., wife of Harvey W. Brubaker of Thorp, WI, with whom she resided; Frances H., wife of John D. Newswenger of Newville; Martha H., wife of Edwin S. Sensenig of Ephrata; Ella H., wife of Melvin B. Leid of Shippensburg; Alma H., wife of Melvin S. Sensenig of Curtiss, WI; a brother, Frank H., husband of Lena Mae (Martin) Hoover of Ephrata; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A viewing will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, December 19, at the residence of Frank Hoover, 469 N. Farmersville Road, Ephrata. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday from the residence of Frank Hoover, with further services at 9:30 a.m. from the Conestoga Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conference). Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
LancasterOnLine, Dec. 15, 2011
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
We are so sad to lose Elijah in this life, but full of peaceful joy to know he is nestled in the arms of Grammie Jean Hoover in Heaven. The wild adventures and endless energy Elijah would have added to our home will be greatly missed by his 3 surviving brothers, Micah, Joseph and Jedidiah. Also surviving are paternal grandparents, Glenn and Ginny Hoover, Brownstown; Andy and Jean Diener, Leola; paternal step great grandmother, Anna Mae Koser, Manheim.
He was preceded in death by paternal grandma, Jean (Bowman) Hoover.
Services will be held later at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Elijah's memory to Lancaster General Health Foundation, on memo line, Women and Babies Butterfly Fund, P.O. Box 3555, Lancaster, PA 17604-3555. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Intelligencer Journal - 8/16/2011
Lancaster Co., Pa
Submitted by: Robert Fish
She was the wife of the late Daniel W. Hoover. She was a member of the Black Creek Mennonite Church.
Surviving are six sons: Ivan M. Hoover, at home; Paul M. Hoover, East Earl; Noah M. Hoover, Amos M. Hoover and Daniel M. Hoover, all of KY; Samuel M. Hoover, East Earl; five daughters: Mary M. Hoover, at home; Lena married to Harvey Martin, KY; Ella married to Samuel Martin, New Holland; Jane married to Adin Hoover, KY and Emma married to Wayne Martin, KY; 82 grandchildren; 48 great grandchildren; three brothers: David Martin, Rueben Martin and Amos Martin and one sister, Annie Martin.
She was preceded in death by her husband and two daughters: Mabel Hoover and Ruth Hoover and eight sisters.
Her funeral was October 26 at 2 PM at Reidenbach Mennonite Church with Bishop Aaron Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
Source: The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Hoover, Gladys L. Lehman, 72, of Ephrata, PA, died April 4, 2011. She was born in Myerstown, PA to Jesse and Candace (Stahl) Lehman. She is the wife of Raymond M. Hoover. They celebrated 48 years of marriage this past March 30th. She was a member of Hammercreek Mennonite Church, Elizabeth Twp. Lancaster Co., PA.
Survived by her husband Raymond, two sons, Raymond M., husband of Rondi (Reed) Hoover, and Jeffrey L., husband of Diane (Martin) Hoover, both of Denver, PA; four brothers, Luke, husband of Mabel (Buckwalter) Lehman of Martindale, PA; Aaron, husband of Grace (Good) Lehman, of Myerstown, PA; Peter, husband of Mary Lehman of Schaefferstown, PA and Jesse Jr., husband of Minerva (Sauder) Lehman of Lebanon, PA two sisters, Stella Martin of Schaefferstown, PA and Hilda, wife of Henry Eberly of Richland, PA; a sister-in-law, Mary Jane (Weaver) Lehman, of Akron, PA; grandchildren, Kellyn, wife of Janae Hoover, Corbin and Kalea Hoover, Shawntel, Justin, Zachary and Joshua Hoover.
She was preceded in death by daughter, Joelee F. Hoover in December of 1988, and two brothers, Joseph and Mark Lehman.
Funeral Service was April 9, 2011 at the Hammer Creek Mennonite Church, with Officiating Ministry Fred Heller, Leonard Rutt, Samuel Burkholder, and Rick Newswanger officiating. Interment was in the Hammer Creek Mennonite Cemetery, Lititz, PA.
Source: Stradling Funeral Home, Inc., Ephrata, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
After 30 years of farming near Parkesburg, she and her husband moved to Sullivan County where she served as a KOA camp manager . She was a member of Wheelerville Mennonite Church, now Faith Mountain Fellowship, and in 2001 became a member of the Landis Homes Fellowship. Also, president, member of the Octorara School Board, coordinator for the Fresh Air Program and chair for the Chester County Migrant Ministry.
Survived by four children: Naomi H., wife of Duane Kauffman of Perkasie, Edwin L., husband of Edith (Bradley) of Parkesburg, Ada M. Kassa of Andover, NJ, and Norman V. and companion Beth Liner of Oxford, NC; ten grandchildren and ten great- grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; a brother, Ira J. Buckwalter; stepbrothers Warren Eby and John Eby; and step- sisters, Edna (Eby) Rohrer and Verna (Eby) Kreider.
Funeral service was July 22, 2011 at Landis Homes Chapel, Lititz, PA with Rev. Henry Buckwalter officiating. Interment was in the Groffdale Mennonite Cemetery.
Source: Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Born in Denver, he was the son of Phares M. and Florence Z. (Hoover) Hoover with whom he resided.
He worked on the home farm and attended the Reidenbach Mennonite Church.
Surviving in addition to his parents are four brothers, John, married to Susie (Martin) Hoover of Denver, Nathan, Matthew, and Michael all at home; four sisters, Arlene, Maryann, Minerva, and Jane all at home; maternal grandfather, John Hoover of Leitchfield, KY; and paternal grandparents, Henry and Alma Hoover of Hopkinsville, KY.
Preceding him in death is an infant sister, Lydia Hoover.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 11:45 am at the late home with further services at 1 pm at the Reidenbach Mennonite Church, New Holland with the Bishop Allen Hoover officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held at the late home on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.
Intelligencer Journal - 11/28/2011
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Born in Narvon, he was the son of the late Ammon and Annie (Martin) Hoover. He was married 45 years on Dec. 30 to Ada (Martin) Hoover.
He was a farmer and a member of the Reidenbach Mennonite Church.
Surviving in addition to his wife are 10 children, Edward M., married to Lois M. (Martin) Hoover, Susie M., married to James M. Martin, Marian M., married to Christian M. Martin, and Eva M., married to Elvin M. Martin all of Milton, PA, Lucille M., married to Henry M. Martin of Watsontown, David M., married to Eunice H. (Martin) Hoover of East Earl, Dorothy M., married to John M. Martin of Trenton, KY, Elsie M., married to Glenn R. Hoover of New Holland, Esther M., married to John M. Reiff of Watsontown, and James M. Hoover of East Earl; 44 grandchildren; and eight brother and sisters, Harry M., married to Laura (Hoover) Hoover of New Holland, Allen M., married to Emma (Martin) Hoover of East Earl, Ivan M. Hoover, Eva M., married to Ammon Martin, Ammon M., married to Martha (Reiff) Hoover, Mary M. Hoover, and Daniel M. Hoover all of Narvon, and Martha M., married to Amos Martin of Watsontown.
Preceding him in death are two infant sons and a brother, Aaron M. Hoover.
Funeral services will be held at Noon on Friday, Sept. 16 at the late home with further services at 1 PM at the Reidenbach Mennonite Church with the Bishop Noah Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Thursday, at the late home, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.
Intelligencer Journal - 9/14/2011
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Lloyd S. Hoover, age 73 years, 7 months, and 8 days, of Barnett, Missouri, passed away at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, [MO] on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. He was born September 26, 1937, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the son of Levi N. and Edna W. Hoover.
He was a farmer most of his life.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann (Kilmer) Hoover, and five children; two sons, Mervin K. and Ruth M. Hoover of Rutledge, Missouri and Michael K. Hoover of Latham, Missouri; three daughters, Marian Irene June of Newark, New York; Emma Mae and husband David J. Hoehler of Shobonier, Illinois, and Ruth Elaine (Ruthe) and husband Dean B. Zimmerman of Tunas, Missouri; three brothers, Joeseph S. and wife Ada Z. of Riceville, Iowa, Raymond S. of Topton, Pennsylvania, and Marvin S. of Fortuna, Missouri; and one sister, Emma and husband David N. of Leola, Pennsylvania.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Levi N. and Edna W. Hoover, one sister, Verna, and one sister-in-law, Minnie Hoover, wife of Raymond Hoover.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 10, at the Pleasant Hill Mennonite Church near Latham. Interment will be held in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Leland Hoover, Shannon Hoover, Harvey Hoover, Lester Hoover, Raymond Zimmerman, and Mark Zimmerman serving as casketbearers. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, May 9, at the Pleasant Hill Community Center (Jct. of Hwy. E & CC near Latham).
Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versa
lakeexpo.com.
Posted, May 6, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
June 25, 1924 - Dec. 13, 2011
GOSHEN - Lowell W. Hoover, 87, died Tuesday morning, Dec. 13, 2011, at Greencroft Healthcare.
He was born in Goshen on June 25, 1924, to John Maynard and Mandella (Bachtel) Hoover. He married Velorous J. Shaum on May 13, 1945, in Nappanee. She survives.
Also surviving are four daughters, Karen Hoover of Goshen, Phyllis (Terry) Scanlon of Elyria, Ohio, Jean (Louis) Cheng of Charlottesville, Va., and LaVonda Hoover of Anaheim, Calif.; a son, Howard E. (Mary) Hoover of Mio, Mich.; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Miriam (Vernon) Bontreger and Lucille (Menno) Chupp, both of Goshen, and Ruth (Dale Patton) Hoover of New Paris; and a brother, John Hoover of Glen Flora, Wis.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, Hilde Hoover; a son, L. Richard Hoover; two sisters, Edith Johns and Arlene Hershberger; and two brothers, Norman Richard and Donald R. Hoover.
A Goshen resident from 1924 to 1958 and since 1991, Mr. Hoover was a member of the first graduating class of Bethany Christian High School in 1955. During the war, he dropped out of school to work on the farm, but after marriage and four children, he went back to get his high school diploma.
Between 1958 and 1991 he lived in Imlay City, Mich., where he worked at Lapeer Metal Products and drove a school bus for Imlay City Community Schools.
He was a member of Benton Mennonite Church.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. A private family burial will take place at a later date at Elkhart Prairie Cemetery, Goshen. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, at Benton Mennonite Church, Goshen. Pastor Brenda Meyer will officiate.
Memorials may be given to Benton Mennonite Church.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec. 15, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Leslie "Les" Horner, 85, rural Kokomo, passed away at 10:29 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, at Howard Regional Health System, Kokomo. He was born in Hemlock on Sept. 24, 1926, the son of Anson G. and Susie Miller Horner. He married Rose Kehl on Oct. 1, 1949, and she survives.
Surviving, in addition to his wife of more than 62 years, Rose, are his children, Donald (Elsie) Horner, Kokomo, Warren Horner, Sarasota, Fla., Frederick (Sherry) Horner, Kokomo, Margaret (Gary) Guest, Kokomo, Eldon Horner, Traverse City, Mich., and Patricia (Donald) Miller, Sarasota, Fla.; a sister, Martha Mast, Kokomo; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
A service celebrating his life is 10:30 a.m. Monday, at Howard-Miami Mennonite Church, 3976 E. 1400 South, Kokomo, with Pastors Randy Detweiler and Lee Miller officiating. Burial will be in Mast Cemetery. Family and friends will gather from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the church.
Memorial donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee or the Howard-Miami Mennonite Church. Read Leslie's obituary at www.eddyfuneralhomes.com, where you may leave your condolences.
Kokomo Tribune, October 13, 2011
Kokomo, IN
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Born in Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Menno N. and Mary (Nolt) Zimmerman. She was married 62 years on December 9 to Noah W. Horning.
Emma was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Wenger Mennonite Church of Bowmansville.Surviving in addition to her husband are six children, Paul Z., married to Irene (Weaver) Horning, Martha,
married to Joseph Zimmerman, Aaron, married to Lizzie (Reiff) Horning, all of Shiloh, OH, Noah, Jr., married to Martha (Zimmerman) Horning of East Earl, Mary, married to David Brubaker of Denver, and Ruth, married to Clarence Hoover of Shiloh, OH; 35 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Reiff of New Holland, Ruth
Martin of Terre Hill, and Katie Leid of New Holland; and a sister-in-law, Esther Zimmerman of Ephrata.
Preceding her in death are five brothers, Edwin, David, Harvey, Elam and Noah Zimmerman; and three sisters, Fannie Zimmerman, Anna Fox, and Rebecca Zimmerman.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 20, at 9 a.m. at the home of David and Mary Brubaker, 430 Panorama Dr., Denver, with further services at 9:30 a.m. at the Bowmansville Old Order Mennonite Church with the Bishop Elmer H. Leid officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Monday
from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the home of David and Mary Brubaker. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.
Intelligencer Journal - 9/17/2011
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
He is survived by brothers, Carl E. husband of Erma Clymer Horning of Lebanon; Ray C. husband of Roberta Reaser Horning of Lancaster; sister, Ellen wife of Mark G. Sensenig of Ephrata; nieces and nephews; step-brothers, Glenn B. husband of Margaret Weber Gockley of Mohnton; Sidney W. husband of Donna Horst Gockley of Reinholds; step-sisters, Kay E. wife of James E. Landis of Hamburg; Jean E. Frysinger of Mountain City, TN.
He was preceded in death by step-father, Harry C. Gockley; step-brothers, Charles and Lynn Gockley.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 13th at 10:00 AM in the Krall's Mennonite Church, 2514 S. 5th Ave., Lebanon, PA. A viewing will be held Tuesday from 6 to 8:00 PM and Wednesday 9 to 10:00 AM, both at the church. Interment will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. of Schaeffestown is in charge of his arrangements.
Intelligencer Journal - 7/11/2011
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
He was a graduate of Eastern Mennonite Seminary and Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, VA. He served as an interim pastor for eight congregations. For his first assignment he served the Oley Mennonite Church and for his last assignment he served the Alsace Manor Mennonite Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by: one son, Kenneth L. Horning, Jr., Rockland Twp; two daughters, Rebecca L. Willman, District Twp., and Sarah M. Bollacker, Kent, Washington; eleven brothers and sisters; eight grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Services will be held Sunday, July 17, 2011, at 2:00 PM, from the Oley Mennonite Church, 1571 Memorial Hwy. (Rte 662), Oley, PA 19547. The Mae A. Stump Funeral Home, Inc., Fleetwood is in charge of arrangements.
Intelligencer Journal - 7/10/2011
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Surviving are children, Alberta (Ron) Zimmerman; Carla Jensen; Gerri (Roger) Wilson; and Debbi (Doyle) Monsen, 7 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.
Two brothers, Walter, and Rudolph Jr., and a sister, Paula Cary Cleveland preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held July 18, 2011 at First Mennonite Church, Aberdeen, Idaho with burial in Homestead Cemetery, Aberdeen, Idaho.
Submitted by: Anne Hege, Aberdeen, Idaho
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, Gloria King, Dale Horst, Mary Lou (Jim) Snyder, Myrna (Robert) Schlegel, and Steven (Sandra) Horst, 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, four sisters, Mary Schantz, Barbara Horst, Martha Koch, and Emma Brubacher, and a brother, Melvin (Leeta) Horst.
A grand-daughter-in-law, Pamela Snyder, two sisters Lena Fry, and Verna Waters, and two brothers, David Horst, and Amon Horst preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held November 7, 2011 at St. Jacobs Mennonnite Church St. Jacobs, ON with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Karen Sauder, St. Jacobs, ON
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Horst, Irvin B.
HARRISONBURG, Va. - Irvin B. Horst, a former Eastern Mennonite University professor who devoted most of his life to Anabaptist history, research and thought, died Apr. 23, 2011, at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community. He was 95.
Dr. Horst taught church history and English literature courses at EMU from 1955 to 1967. During this time, he worked to increase holdings at the Menno Simons Historical Library in EMU's Hartzler Library. He became the historical library's most influential benefactor, collecting hundreds of books dealing with Anabaptist-Mennonite heritage and local Shenandoah Valley history.
Horst moved to the Netherlands in 1967 to become professor of Mennonite history at the University of Amsterdam, a position he held until his retirement in 1987. During this time, he continued his searching and collecting books for the historical library on the European market.
"Irvin's contribution to the Historical Library lay in his knowledge of the fields of Mennonite and Reformation history and knowing what books and authors were important for us to collect," said Lois B. Bowman, Menno Simons Historical Library librarian.
"We are fortunate that Irvin collected so many books when it was still possible," Bowman added, noting that the rising cost of collecting rare books has restricted the library's ability to add to its collection as much in recent years.
Horst was president of his class when he graduated from the former Eastern Mennonite School in 1939 with a ThB degree in biblical studies and theology.
He went on to earn a BA degree from Goshen College, an MA from the University of Pennsylvania and a PhD from the University of Amsterdam.
He was a graduate student at the University of London, 1954-55.
In 1946, Horst went to Europe to do postwar relief work while searching far and wide for books in Dutch, German and English to give or sell to the historical library.
In April, 1987, EMU appointed Horst "scholar in residence" of the Menno Simons Historical Library "in recognition of his achievements in the field of Anabaptist-Mennonite Historical Scholarship and his support of and contribution to the historical library.
In April, 1987, Horst was named "scholar-in-residence" at the place near and dear to him, the Menno Simons Historical Library at EMU.
The university released a book, "Menno Simons: A Reappraisal," in January 1992 and dedicated to Horst as a "festschrift," a book published in honor of a scholar. The 225-page hardback was a compilation of the addresses given at a Conference on Menno Simons held at EMU in 1990 and edited by Gerald R. Brunk, professor emeritus of history. A plaque was unveiled in his honor naming the Special Collections Room in EMU's Historical Library after Horst.
Horst was born on May 31, 1915, in Lancaster, Pa. On June 17, 1944, he married Ava Mae Rohrer, who died in 1994.
Surviving are four children: Marlisle Horst, Montreal, Quebec; Rachel Horst, Lancaster, Pa.; Daniel Horst, Amsterdam; Joanna Horst, Amsterdam; four brothers, Samuel L. Horst, professor emeritus of history, EMU; Luke Horst, Lancaster, Pa.; John Horst, Elizabethtown, Pa; Clarence Horst, Reading, Pa.; one sister, Orpah Horst Kurtz (address?; and one grandson, David Horst, Amsterdam.
A memorial service will be held Apr. 29, 2011 at VMRC with EMU president emeritus Myron S. Augsburger and pastor John Lehman presiding.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mennonite Simons Historical Library c/o the development office, EMU, Harrisonburg VA 22802.
Submitted by: Jim Bishop
Public Information Officer
Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg VA
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Horst, Irvin Buckwalter, 95, died April 23, 2011 at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community. He was born on May 31, 1915 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Elmer and Catherine Buckwalter Horst.
He devoted his life to the Anabaptist faith, its message of peace, and its history. As a young man, I. B. Horst served as a conscientious objector in Civilian Public Service in Grottoes, Virginia, and later as a war relief worker for the Mennonite Central Committee in France and the Netherlands. After completing graduate studies, he became a dedicated teacher of Anabaptist history and English literature at Eastern Mennonite College (now EMU) from 1955-1966. During these years, he worked to develop the Menno Simons Historical Library at EMU, and this project remained close to his heart well into his final years. In 1966, he was invited to fill a newly created chair in Mennonite history at the University of Amsterdam, a position he held until 1985. Horst spent his retirement years in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Harrisonburg, Virginia. He moved to the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community in 2003. He was married to Ava Mae Rohrer (deceased 1994) on June 17, 1944.
Surviving are four children: Marlise Horst, Montreal, Quebec; Rachel Horst, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Daniel Horst, Amsterdam; Joanna Horst, Amsterdam; four brothers: Samuel Horst, Harrisonburg, Virginia; Luke Horst, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, John Horst, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, Clarence Horst, Reading, Pennsylvania; one sister, Orpa (Horst) Kurtz, Jefferson, North Carolina; and one grandson: David Horst, Amsterdam.
A memorial service will be April 29, 2011 in the Strite Auditorium at the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community conducted by Pastors John Lehman and Myron Augsburger.
Source: McMullen Funeral Home
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Feb. 17, 1915 - Sept. 7, 2011
GOSHEN - Laurence Milton Horst, 96, a resident of the Gables at Greencroft, died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, at Goshen Hospital.
Laurence was born on the windy Kansas plain Feb. 17, 1915. He was the welcome fifth child of Jacob and Anna Grabill (Beck) Horst. He grew up a hard worker on the farm, with a love for singing and music. He experienced an early call to service in the local church and was ordained at the age of 21. He continued his education, pastured, taught, and led the 1st VS unit - always glad to be busy in the Lord's work.
He met Marian Messner while both were teachers at Hesston College. They married in 1949, and their daughter, Ramona, was born while Laurence finished seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. There followed a life of service from pastorates in Chicago and Evanston, Ill., to nine years in Ghana, West Africa, to an active retirement at Greencroft with multiple interim pastorates.
Laurence never met a stranger. He went through life with a twinkle in his eye, ready to lend a hand wherever needed. He saw his life as an adventure of service whether in school, leading VS units, teaching, being a missionary or pastor or interim pastor or playing the harmonica with friends. It was all to bring glory to God.
He was preceded in death by Marian, his wonderful wife of 47 years, and his two brothers and three sisters.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Ramona and David Bailey, and two grandchildren, Jordan and Dinah Bailey.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Koininia Room at College Mennonite Church. A memorial service will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at College Mennonite Church. Pastor Pamela Yoder will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Greencroft Foundation or Mennonite Mission Network or College Mennonite Church.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Sept. 8, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Horst, Laurence, 96, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died September 7, 2011 at the same place. He was born February 17, 1915 in Kansas to Jacob and Anna Grabill (Beck) Horst. In 1949 he was married to Marian Messner.
Surviving are a daughter, Ramona (David) Bailey, two grandchildren, 2 brothers and 3 sisters.
Memorial services were held September 10, 2011 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, IN.
Submitted by: Sandra Shenk Lapp
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
She is survived by a daughter, Lois (Paul) Berry, Sr. of McGaheysville, VA; sons, Roland (Alice) Horst of Dalton and Richard (Laurel) Horst of Orrville; grandchildren, Ron (Dana) Horst, Jerry Horst, Paul (Alicia) Berry, Jr., Bonnie (Andrew) Switzer, and Lisa Berry; great-grandchildren, Marica, Jocelyn and Adin Horst, Audra Berry, Luke and Isaiah Switzer; sisters, Elda (Warren) Lautzenheiser and Viola (Wain) Eberly, both of Dalton, Marian (Homer) Eberly of Orrville, and Carolyn (Roy) Van Pelt of Kidron.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, two great-grandsons, and a sister, Kathryn Steiner.
Services will be held at Chestnut Ridge Mennonite Church on July 6, 2011 with Pastor Marvin Zuercher officiating. Burial will take place at Martins Mennonite Church Cemetery, Orrville, OH.
Source: Auble Funeral Home
smithville & Orrville, OH
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Hostetler, Garrison R., 90, of North Canton, OH died April 8, 2011 at Canton, Stark Co., OH. He was born September 19, 1920 in Nimishillen Twp, Stark Co., OH to Alvin and Mary (Schloneger) Hostetler. He was married to Arline Conrad.
Surviving are a daughter, Sheila Hostetler, a son, Ted (and wife Sue) Hostetler, 3 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.
Memorial services were held April 12, 2011 at Beech Mennonite Church, Louisville, Stark Co., OH.
Submitted by: Diana Gruber, Louisville, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Hostetler, Garrison R., age 90, of North Canton, passed away Friday, April 8, 2011. He was born in Nimishillen Twp. Sept. 19, 1920 to the late Alvin & Mary (Schloneger) Hostetler. Garrison was retired from Trilogy Plastics, in Louisville, after 50 plus years of service. He was a member of the Beech Mennonite Church in Louisville where he was an elder for 10 years & a Sunday school teacher for 40 plus years. He served with Civilian Public Services for 3-1/2 years. Garrison was preceded in death by his wife Arline (Conrad) Hostetler in 2001; two sisters, Ida Hostetler and Vesta Helmuth; three brothers, Chauncey, Roy and Lloyd Hostetler.
He is survived by a son & daughter in law, Ted & Sue Hostetler of Lynchburg, Va, a daughter, Sheila Hostetler of North Canton; a sister, Grace Hostetler of Louisville; two brothers & sisters-in-law, Vernon and Barbara Hostetler of North Canton, Robert and Joanne Hostetler of Condon, Montana; three grandchildren, Tim, Daniel & Libby Hostetler and a great grandson, Trent.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in the Beech Mennonite Church, 10037 Easton St. NE, Louisville, Ohio 44641. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Stier - Israel Funeral Home in Louisville & one hour before services on Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the Beech Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Beech Church Library Fund or the Mennonite Central Committee, 21 S. 12th St., Akron, Pa. 17501.
Stier - Israel Funeral Home & Cremation Services
The Repository, Canton, OH
April, 10, 2011
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
On Dec. 19, 1959, he married Janet Royer, the love of his life, with whom he celebrated 51 years of marriage. Mr. Hostetler was zealous about the Lord and the Scriptures and was passionate in his love for his family.
He spent most Sunday evenings surrounded by his devoted wife, children and grandchildren. He enthusiastically supported the ministry of African Evangelist "Desert Boy" Benson, and was planning to visit him soon. He attended Grace Covenant Church in Harrisonburg, Va., and had served on the Board of Elders in two previous congregations.
John was a beef cattleman who was known locally for helping others.
Mr. Hostetler is survived by his wife, Janet; three sons, Jesse and wife, Phyllis, of Staunton, Steven and wife, Tara, of Harrisonburg, and Peter and wife, Danelle, of Harrisonburg; a daughter, Sue Kingsbauer and husband, Jeff, of Naples, N.Y.; a son-in-law, Paul Miller and wife, Kim. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Miller, and a sister, Beulah. He is also survived by five brothers, Clarence (Nellie), Marvin, Lester (Lois), Solly (Lenora) and Arthur (Lorraine); one sister, Ellen; 18 grandchildren and four great-granddaughters.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of John Hostetler will be held at Grace Covenant Church in Harrisonburg with Pastor Merle Shank officiating on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 2 p.m. Burial will be private.
The family will receive friends Thursday and Friday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. each evening at the Grace Covenant Church. The casket will be closed.
Friends may leave online condolences at www.mcmullenfh.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Covenant Church earmarked for African Evangelist "Desert Boy" Benson, 3337 Emmaus Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
Daily News Record - 9/7/2011
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Surviving are her children; David (Karen) Hostetler of Goshen, IN; Mark (Gwen) Hostetler of Parnell, IA; Ruth (Thomas) Zayas of Manito, IL; John (Shelly) Hostetler of Burdett NY; Marcus (Phylis) Hostetler of Charleston, SC and 15 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother Wimer Huddle.
Lois was a Nurse, Homemaker and was of the Mennonite Faith.
Funeral Service was Oct. 1, 2011 at Maple Lawn Homes Memorial Hall in Eureka with Rev. Doug Hicks officiating. Burial will be in Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery Eureka, IL.
Source: Mason Funeral Home, Metamora, IL
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Surviving are children, Dale (Nancy) Hostetler, Owen (Lori) Hostetler, Faye (Richard) Overholt, Rita (Ken) Wenger, Marla (Rodney) Nussbaum, and Jane (Eddie) Steiner, 17 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, three brothers, David Hostetler, Elmo (Linda) Hostetler, and Glenn Hostetler; and a sister, Herma (Jay) Miller.
A brother, Leon Hostetler; and two sisters, Edith Stoltzfus, and Nellie Sommers preceded him in death.
Marvin served as elder, trustee, Sunday School teacher, Bible School teacher, leader of Bible Memory program, served in numerous capacities at Camp Luz for 36 years, and served in Civilian Public Service during WWII at Glacier National Park.
Memorial services were held July 1, 2011 at Orrville Mennonite Church, Orrville, Wayne Co., OH with burial in Martins Mennonite Church, Orrville, OH.
Submitted by: Jan Kauffman, Orrville, Ohio
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Hostetler, Marvin J., 88, a resident of the Apostolic Christian Home in Rittman,
OH formerly of Orrville, passed away June 26, 2011, at Aultman Hospital in Canton. He was born near Benton, Ohio on May 15, 1923, the son of Asa and Ida
(Miller) Hostetler. He was united in marriage to Ellen M. Taylor on Oct. 25, 1945, in Louisville, OH. She died August 7, 2007.
Marvin was a member of Orrville Mennonite Church, where he served as an elder, trustee, Sunday school and Bible school teacher. He also was the leader of the Bible Memory Program at the church. Marvin served on numerous committees and held various offices for Camp Luz for 36 years. He served in the Civilian Public Service during WWII at Glacier National Park.
He is survived by sons, Dale (Nancy) Hostetler of North Lawrence and Owen (Lori) Hostetler of Orrville; daughters, Faye (Richard) Overholt of Fredericktown, OH, Rita (Ken) Wenger of Orrville, Marla (Rodney) Nussbaum of Wooster and Jane (Eddie) Steiner of Millersburg; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; brothers, David Hostetler of Phoenix, AZ, Elmo (Linda) Hostetler of Sunbury, OH and Glenn Hostetler of Louisville; sister, Herma (Jay) Miller of Orrville; brothers-in-law, Robert Stoltzfus of Orrville and Elvin Sommers of Plain City, OH; and a sister-in-law, Marlene Hostetler of Louisville.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Leon Hostetler, sisters, Edith Stoltzfus and Nellie Sommers.
Services will be held July 1, 2011 at Orrville Mennonite Church with Rev. Bill Seymour officiating. Burial will take place at Martins Mennonite Church Cemetery, Orrville, OH.
Source: Auble Funeral Home, Orrville, OH.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
She was a graduate of Ephrata High School class of 1954 and then the Lancaster General School of Nursing class of 1957 where she was awarded the Florence Nightingale Award. Mary was a Registered Nurse working at Sperry New Holland, Maple Farms Nursing Home, Zerbe Sisters, Berks Visiting Nurses and then as the Nursing Supervisor at the Mennonite Home of Lancaster. She loved sewing, making crafts, watching the Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies and Penn State. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by two children: Stephen A. husband of Dolores Bennett Hostetter of Paradise, Sharon Ann wife of Tony Fox of Pine Bluff, NC, 6 grandchildren: Kyle, Erik and Tara Hostetter, Erin, Ashley and Adam Fox, two siblings: Emma wife of Marlin Keens of Leola, Peter Roy, Jr. husband of Charlene Rutt of Wellsboro, PA.
She was preceded in death by a brother Clyde Hostetter.
A private graveside service will take place at the convenience of the family in the Weaverland Mennonite Cemetery of East Earl. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604. Arrangements by the Shivery Funeral Home, Christiana & Paradise.
Intelligencer Journal - 12/19/2011
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
His parents survive, along with two sisters, Paula (Billy) Thomaston, Nappanee, Melissa (Thomas) Barth, Middlebury, a niece and two nephews, and his grandmother, Evagene Murdock, Galien, Michigan.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Mary and Carl Housour, and Clarence
Murdock.
Funeral Service will be at North Main Street Mennonite Church in Nappanee. Rev. Ruben Chupp will officiate and burial will take place in South Union Cemetery.
Source: Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder
Funeral Home, Nappanee, IN
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Survived by his step-mother, Doris (Myers) Huber: Marian E. Huber (Sister) of Hatfield, PA; Ruth A. Walter (Sister) & husband, Leonard of Telford, PA; Harold E. Huber (Brother) & wife, Sandra of Naples, FL; Kenneth Weaver (Brother-in-Law) of Columbiana, OH; Many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Arlene Weaver; his brother, Glenn Huber and his brother-in-law, Dennis Wireman.
Memorial service was December 18, 2011 at Souderton Mennonite Church, Souderton, PA. Internment was ar Doylestown Mennonite Cemetery.
Source: Anders Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, Souderton, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Surviving are 3 children: Barbara, wife of James Ressler, Manheim; Edwin, Lancaster; Grant, Manheim; 7 grandchildren and 1 great- grandchild. Also surviving are brother J. Robert Hershey, Oxford, and sister Hulda Hershey Heatwole, Waynesboro, VA.
Katherine was predeceased by 3 sisters: Marian Smith, Mildred Steffy, and Dorothy Stauffer Detweiler.
Katherine was an active member of Neffsville Mennonite Church from its early years where she had taught Sunday School and often sang in trios or chorus. She and her husband did much traveling, usually using their camper to visit all but 2 states. After moving to Landis Homes 8 years ago, she did some volunteer jobs and always enjoyed the comradery of those with whom she quilted and played games.
A public viewing will take place in the Community Room at Landis Homes West on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, followed by a private interment at Paradise Mennonite Cemetery, Paradise, PA. A Memorial Service will be June 9, 2011 at Neffsville Mennonite Church, Lancaster, PA.
Source: Shivery Funeral Home,
Inc., Christiana, and Paradise, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Surviving are a son, Brian D. Huffman, 3 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Memorial services were held July 8, 2011 at Stier Israel Funeral Home, Louisville, Stark Co., OH.
Submitted by: Diana Gruber, Louisville, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Dorothea Annette Huffman, age 92, of Canton, formerly of Louisville, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2011 at the Canton Christian Home. She was born in Canton, Ohio on Sept. 24, 1918 to the late Merritt and Burdell (Pilcher) Haines. Annetta was a member of the Beech Mennonite Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Huffman and a brother, Edward Charles Haines.
She is survived by a son, Brian D. Huffman of California; three grandchildren, Annetta Blair of North Canton, Tracy (Michael) Davis of Louisville and Stona Johnson of West Virginia; four great-grandchildren, Aundrea Marion, Haley, Sarah and Allison Davis; one great-great-grandchild, Anika DeBarr; a stepsister, Joanne Stock of Michigan.
Services will be 12 Noon Friday in the Stier-Israel Funeral Home of Louisville with Mr. Ron Iwanusa officiating. Calling hours will be from 11 a.m. till 12 Noon on Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Burial Park,
Stier-Israel Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Source: CantonRep.com
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, Fred Humphrey, Tim Humphrey, Becca Humphrey, Karla Humphrey, and Mark Humphrey, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
She was a member of Hively Avenue Mennonitie Church, Elkhart, IN.
Memorial services were held August 16, 2011 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, Elkhart, IN with burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, IN.
Submitted by: Winifred Saner, Elkhart, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, Kathy Histand (Timothy), Phyllis Oswald (James), Mary Lou Oswald (Gerald), Juanita Yoder (Dean), William Hunsberger (Jeanette), Ruth Ann Moyer (Daniel), Daniel Hunsberger (Mariela), Greg Jones (Jan Osborne), 36 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Harold Hunsberger and Willard Hunsberger.
His first wife, Lydia Detweiler Hunsberger on November 16, 1954, and his sister, Kathryn Fulmer preceded him in death.
He was a farmer all his life.
Memorial services were held November 20, 2011 at Kaufman Mennonite Church, Davidsville, PA with burial in Doylestown Mennonite Cemetery, Doylestown, PA.
Submitted by: Juanita Yoder, Davidsville, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
WOMELSDORF - Alma K. (Horst) Hurst, 83, went home to be with her Lord on October 5, 2011. She was the wife of John J. Hurst, to whom she was married 63 years. She was born in New Holland, on July 4, 1928, a daughter of the late Milton Horst and Lena Kurtz Zimmerman. She was a member of the Schaefferstown Mennonite Church.
Surviving, in addition to her husband, are children, Harold Hurst of Danville, Ruth, wife of Moses Yoder, Jr. of LaMonte, Mo., Daniel, husband of Mary Jane (Nolt) Hurst of Bethel, Alma, wife of Barry Burkholder of Womelsdorf, Lois Owens of Turbotville, Esther, wife of James Lapp of Lewisburg, John, husband of Bonita (Stauffer) Hurst of Richland, Paul, husband of Gloria (Stauffer) Hurst of Myerstown, Orpha, wife of Kenneth Zimmerman of Lebanon, and Nelson, husband of Cindy (Martin) Hurst of Pelham, Ga.; 47 grandchildren; 78 great-grandchildren; brother, Milton K. Horst of New Holland; sister, Lizzie K. Weaver of Illinois; stepsisters, Ada, wife of Ezra Eby, and Mary Ella Eby, both of New Holland, Lizzie Horst of Ephrata, Alta Hinkle and Anna Martin, both of Fleetwood, and Edna, wife of Willis Martin of Missouri; and stepbrother, Irvin, husband of Anna (Rutt) Zimmerman of Fleetwood.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Miriam Hurst; a granddaughter; a great-granddaughter; and sister, Mary K. Good.
Funeral service will be held on Monday, October 10, 2011, at 10 a.m. in the Schaefferstown Mennonite Church, 625 N. Market St., Myerstown. Interment will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. Viewing on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. Please omit flowers. Ssend cards and condolences to John J. Hurst, 615 E. Walnut St., Lebanon, PA 17042. Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. of Schaefferstown is handling her arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News - 10/7/2011
Lebanon, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Born in West Earl Twp., Lancaster County, she was the daughter of the late Noah Z. and Lizzie (Weaver) Nolt. Her husband, Walter M. Hurst, died in 2005.
Katie was a homemaker and a member of the Groffdale Mennonite Church of the Weaverland Conference.
Surviving are seven children, Lester N., married to Marlene (Nolt) Hurst of Loon Lake, WA, Arlene N., married to Lloyd B. Martin of Jonestown, Leonard N., married to Pauline (Reiff) Hurst of Newville, Esther N., married to David H. Zimmerman of Lebanon, Mervin N., married to Fern (Martin) Hurst of Robesonia, Marlin N., married to Arlene (Martin) Hurst of Robesonia, and Glenn N., married to Susan (Zimmerman) Hurst with whom she resided; 47 grandchildren; 78 great grandchildren; three brothers, Jonas W. Nolt of Newville, Jacob W. Nolt of Kutztown, and Menno W. Nolt of Stevens; and three sisters, Annie Burkholder of Myerstown, Martha, married to Irvin Zimmerman of Ephrata, and Frances, married to Paul Martin of Narvon.
Preceding her in death is a grandson, Mervin Hurst, Jr. in 1983; two sisters, Lizzie and Emma Nolt; and a brother, Clayton W. Nolt.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 9:30 a.m. at Fairmount Homes Farmcrest Chapel, 1100 Farmcrest Drive, Ephrata, with further services at 10 a.m. at the Groffdale Mennonite Church with the Bishops Curvin Z. Zimmerman and Leonard L. Brubaker officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Tuesday from 4-6 and 7-9 pm at the Fairmount Homes Farmcrest Chapel. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.
Intelligencer Journal - 12/26/2011
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Surviving in addition to his parents are a sister, Samantha Jean Hurst; his paternal grandparents, Lawrence & Eva Jane (Zimmerman) Hurst, Loysville; maternal grandparents, Mark & Leah Mae (Martin) Edris, Richland; paternal great-grandparents, Paul & Anna Mary (Weaver) Hurst, Ephrata; Mary Ella (Zimmerman) Zimmerman, Leola; maternal great-grandparents, H. Moses & Anna N. (Hostetter) Martin, Lititz; Ruth (Kaucher) Edris, Lebanon.
Graveside services were held Saturday, July 23, 2011 in the Shermans Valley Mennonite Church Cemetery, Loysville. Arrangements were handled by the Nickel Funeral Home, P. O. Box 910, 3626 Shermans Valley Road, Loysville, Pa. 17047.
Intelligencer Journal - 7/27/2011
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Born in East Earl Twp., he was the son of the late Paul and Emma (Leisey) Hurst. He was a member of St. John's Center U.C.C., East Earl. He was a volunteer with Goodville Fire Co.
Weaver owned Hurst Brothers Feed Mill, East Earl, for 43 years until 1996. After retirement, he worked for Schaad Detective Agency and making deliveries for Class Eight Auto Parts.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling and spending time at his cabin in Juniata County, and time with his family and friends.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, David, married to Cynthia (Stumpf) Hurst of East Earl, and Daryl Hurst of Goodville; three grandchildren, Patty Roye, Tammy Sebastian and Amanda Hurst; and seven great grandchildren, Paige and Drew Martin, Sidney Roye, Zoie Hanley, Autumn Sebastian, and Anthony and Jaeda Hurst.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Shirk; a brother, Irvin Hurst; and a nephew, Richard Hurst.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. at St. John's Center U.C.C., 432 Reading Road, East Earl, PA, with Pastor Brad Haws officiating. Interment will be in Center Union Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at Eckenroth Home for Funerals, 209 E. Main St., Terre Hill, and on Monday from 10 a.m. until time of service at the Church. In honor of Weaver, donations may be made to American Heart Association, So. Central PA Chapter, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603. Arrangements with Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.
Intelligencer Journal - 11/4/2011
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
