Lazarus Project 2012 A-B

Lazarus Project

An expanded obituary project of MennObits. Includes additional information of obituaries appearing in
The Mennonite and other newspapers. Source of individual obituaries given with each record. Project managed by Thelma Martin.

2012 A to B

Adrian, Abraham "Abe" John; . . Albrecht, Mildred Stucky; . . Albrecht, Samuel; . . Albrecht, Wilbur L.; . . Allebach, Emma S. Nice; . . Amstutz, Ivan C.; . . Andrews, Paul Weaver; . . Augsburger, Donn; . . Auker, Arthur S.; . . Austin, Hazel Marie Klingler ; . . Bachtel, Seth; . . Baerg, Anna Barkman ; . . Balmer, Harold Francis; . . Bandy, Murray Cecil; . . Barg, Eileen Fay Buschert ; . . Barg, John ; . . Bauman, Ruth B.; . . Beachy, Anna Bertha King; . . Beachy, Erika Lyn Selner ; . . Beachy, Miriam Weaver; . . Beachy, Millie Mast; . . Beachy, Pearl Stutzman; . . Becker, George; . . Beckler, Ethel Mae; . . Beechy, Eileen A.; . . Bell, Beverly Kay Taylor; . . Bender, Lois Pauline Gingerich; . . Bender, Vida Hazel Kretchman; . . Benner, Marie M. Moyer; . . Bergey, Betty J. Rice; . . Birky, Arlene F. Hartman; . . Bitikofer, Luella Mae Zook; . . Blank, Glenda F. Deiter; . . Blosser, Elsie Arlene Zook; . . Boese, Sam ; . . Bonham, Catherine Keathley; . . Bontrager, Abraham A.; . . Bontrager, Annabelle L. Miller ; . . Bontrager, David A.; . . Bontrager, David Lee; . . Bontrager, Enos; . . Bontrager, Ephraim David; . . Bontrager, Katie J. Miller; . . Bontrager, Lucy Gerber; . . Bontrager, Mary A. Miller; . . Bontrager, Miranda Jane; . . Borntrager, Rosa I. Cross; . . Bontreger, Elmer M.; . . Borkholder, Joseph E.; . . Bower, Mildred L. Rush; . . Bowman, Dan H.; . . Brandt, Eldon James; . . Brant, Paul A.; . . Breckbill, Parke L.; . . Brenneman, Blanche Ellen; . . Brenneman, Dale M.; . . Brenneman, Harry Mann ; . . Brooks, Sharon Kay Nunemaker; . . Brubacher, Ada; . . Brubacher, Clayton M. ; . . Brubacker, Titus S. . . Brubaker, Donald L ; . . Brubaker, Ethel Mae Graybill; . . Brubaker, Grace Martin; . . Brubaker, John D.; . . Brubaker, Martha J. Wagner; . . Brubaker, Paul E.; . . Brubaker, Raymond S.; . . Brunk, Milford Franklin ; . . Burkholder, David H. (Bertha); . . Burkholder, David H. (Edna) ; . . Burkholder, Elvin R.; . . Burkholder, George O. ; . . Burkholder, John Eber; . . Burkholder, Josephine Miriam "Jo" Augsburger ; . . Burkholder, Kirsten Noelle; . . Burkholder, Kevin Mark; . . Burkholder, Leroy James; . . Burkholder, Nelson Reuben; . . Byler, Elmer J.; . . Byler, Miriam L. Smoker; . . Byler, Verda E. Fisher; . .

Adrian, Abraham "Abe" John, 92, of Mountain Lake, MN died September 30, 2012 at Sioux Falls, SD.

He was born July 25, 1920 at Mountain Lake Twp., Cottonwood Co., Minnesota to Isaac J. and Maria M. (Goertzen) Adrian. Isaac was born June 8, 1893 and died October 5, 1959. Maria was born January 1, 1894 and died September 17, 1970.

On April 4, 1945 at Mountain Lake, MN he was married to Lorraine H. Radtke, who was born May 3, 1922 and survives.

Surviving are children, Richard; Verlo (Andrea); foster daughter, Ruby Jean (Richard A) Scott; seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; a brother, Joe (Gladys) Adrian; and a sister, Maggie Becker.

A sister, Martha Pankratz preceded him in death.

Abe Adrian was born on July 25, 1920, to Isaac and Marie (Goertzen) Adrian on their Mountain Lake Township farmstead.

As a life-long member of First Mennonite Church, Abe was baptized on May 28, 1939, and married there on April 4, 1945, to Lorraine (Radtke).

Abe served the church several times as a trustee. He enjoyed sharing the story of Jesus, particularly with his grandchildren.

Abe loved horses, but farming was his passion. He farmed for himself in the area until moving into town in the early 1970's. He continued to farm for his son, Verlo, for many years. In addition, he worked as a welder for Balzer Manufacturing of Mountain Lake.

Memorial services were held October 3, 2012 at First Mennonite Church, Mountain Lake, Minnesota.

Submitted by: E Elaine Kauffman, Mountain Lake, MN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Albrecht, Mildred Stucky, 90, of Marion, SD died February 16, 2012 at Freeman, Turner Co., SD.

She was born December 30, 1921 at McPherson, KS to John J. and Lydia (Ries) Stucky. John was born November 11, 1896 and died April 21, 1975. Lydia was born February 18, 1893 and died July 9, 1963

On June 12, 1947 at Freeman, SD she was married to Walter J. Albrecht, who was born April 9, 1921 and died February 26, 1998.

Surviving are a son, Steve (Marci) Albrecht, two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and three brothers, Herman (Bernice) Stucky, Eldon (Mae) Stucky, and Gene (Pauline) Stucky.

A son, James Albrecht, a daughter, Patricia Albrecht, and a brother, Weldon Stucky preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held February 21, 2012 at Evangelical Mennonite Brethren Church, Marion, Turner Co., SD with burial in Salem Mennonite Cemetery, Freeman, SD.

Submitted by: Amy Waltner, Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Albrecht, Samuel - Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton. Sam resided in Millbank and was born 80 years ago in Wellesley Township. He was the son of the late Henry Z. and Ethel (Wallace) Albrecht.

Beloved husband of Ruth (Roes) Albrecht whom he married May 27, 1954. Loving father of Richard and Donna Albrecht of Beisecker, Alberta, Ken Albrecht of Millbank, Don Albrecht, Steve and Brenda Albrecht all of New Hamburg, Darlene and Dan Ramer of Millbank. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Amanda (Justin), Natasha, Stephanie, Nathan (Amanda), Brad (Christina), Jason (Stephanie), Zach and great-grandchildren Brandon and Kendra. Also remembered by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Joe Kipfer of Brunner, Laurene and Arthur Gerber, Melvin and Marietta Roes all of Gadshill, Erma and Stanley Gerber of Brunner and a number of nieces and nephews.

Sam was predeceased by two sons Ronald and Bruce in infancy, sister Nancy Kipfer, brothers Elmer Albrecht and two in infancy and sister-in-law Mary Roes.

Sam was a member of Riverdale Mennonite Church, Millbank. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 7 Spencer Street, Milverton tonight (Monday) from 7-9 p.m. and again on Tuesday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Riverdale Mennonite Church, Millbank where Pastor Jim Brown will officiate. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christian Aid Ministries or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Online condolences and donation information available at: www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

LifeNews.ca
Waterloo, Canada
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Albrecht, Wilbur L., 92, of Tiskilwa, Bureau Co., IL died December 31, 2012 at Princeton, Bureau Co., IL. He was born February 27, 1920 at Tiskilwa, IL to John V. and Leah (Eichelberger) Albrecht. On February 6, 1952 Wayland, IA, he was married to Gratice L. Eichelberger..

Surviving are two sons, Curtis (Mary) Albrecht and Carson (Betty) Albrecht; five grandchildren, one step-grandchild, two great-grandchildren, and a brother-in-law, Dale Detweiler.

One broher, Harold Albrecht, and two sisters, Eunice Kauffman, and Marcella Detwiler preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held January 12, 2013 at Willow Springs Mennonite, Tiskilwa, IL with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Elaine Gerber, Tiskilwa, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Allebach, Emma S. Nice, 89, of Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA died December 21, 2012 at the same place.

She was born April 15, 1923 at Hilltown Twp., Bucks Co, PA to William K. and Mary S. (Strohm) Nice. William was born March 11, 1892 and died Aug 14, 1972. Mary was born June 17, 1891 and died July 15, 1969.

On May 22, 1976 in Franconia Twp., Montgomery Co., PA she was married to Willard M. Allebach, who was born July 10, 1920 and died February 9, 2011.

Surviving are two sons, Gerald N. Clemmer and Kenneth J. Clemmer, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a sister, Grace Frankenfield.

Her first husband, Abram S. Clemmer; a son, Gary Clemmer; six brothers, Russell, Henry, William, Raymond, Joseph, and Richard Nice; and two sisters, Mary Benner and Dolores Moyer preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held December 26, 2012 at Souderton Mennonite Homes, Souderton, PA, with burial in Franconia Mennonite Church Cemetery, Telford, Montgomery Co., PA

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

Amstutz, Ivan C., 86, of Kidron, OH died July 12, 2012. He was born near Kidron on Jan. 8, 1926, to Paul N. and Esther (Bixler) Amstutz and married Ruth M. Shenk on June 4, 1949. She survives.

He lived his entire life in the Kidron area. He attended Hesston and Goshen colleges. He was a member of Kidron Mennonite Church, where he served 13 years as treasurer. He was also active in Apple Creek Lions Club. He also was a smoke jumper firefighter in the West.

Survived by his wife Ruth and brothers, Clifford (Lois) of Hesston and Mahlon (Judy) of Wheat Ridge, CO; sisters, Lillian Fox (Ray) Gotshall and Adeline K. Yoder, both of Indianapolis, IN. Also surviving are children, Ron (Joanne) of Wooster, and Marilyn K. (Hank) Rossiter of Kidron; four grandchildren, Sarah (Matthew) Nussbaum of Dalton, Becca J. R. Lachman of Athens, OH, Julianne L. Amstutz, of Wooster and Jefferson D. Amstutz of Baltimore, MD; and three great grandchildren.

A service of remembrance was Jul 16, 2012 at 11 a.m.at Kidron Mennonite Church, with Pastor Carl Wiebe officiating.

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

Andrews, Paul Weaver, 100, of Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., VA died August 12, 2012 at the same place. He was born September 22, 1911 at Mt. Clinton, Rockingham Co., VA to David Henry and Elizabeth (Weaver) Andrews. On September 13, 1945 he was married to Fannie Mae Jane Knicely, who died March 22, 1987.

Surviving are two daughters, Chloe Williams and Cheryl Pennington, six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

One son, two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held August 24, 2012 at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Harrisonburg, VA.

Submitted by: Ann B. Hensley, Harrisonurg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Augsburger, Donn

Dec. 10, 1926 - July 4, 2012

FORT WAYNE - Donn Augsburger, 85, of Fort Wayne, died at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at IPMD N/E Rest Care Center, Fort Wayne.

He was born Dec. 10, 1926, to Arthur and Clara (Miller) Augsburger in Middlebury.

Surviving are two sisters, Alberta Hartzler Rensberger of Goshen and Betty (Mark) Moyer of Davidsville, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents preceded him in death.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at Forks Mennonite Church, Middlebury. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Roger Hartzler. Burial will be in Forest Grove Cemetery, Middlebury.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
July 6, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Auker, Arthur S. , 80, of Manheim died unexpectedly on Friday, November 16, 2012. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late John B. and Anna W. (Sensenig) Auker. Arthur was a retired farmer in Rapho Township and provided customized farm services throughout the county. He was the husband of the late Edna W. (Sensenig) Auker who died in 1993. Arthur was a member of Clearview Mennonite Church, Manheim.

Surviving are seven children, Mildred S. wife of Nathan Good of South Boston, Virginia, Joyce S. wife of Millard Hahn of Vineland, New Jersey, John S. husband of Erma W. (Huber) Auker of Myerstown, Arthur S. Auker Jr. of Mount Joy, Lloyd S. Auker of Manheim, Paul S. husband of Elizabeth B. (Wise) Auker of Edgar, Wisconsin, Glenda S. wife of Nelson Weaver of Manheim, and daughter-in-law, Martha Ann (Martin) Auker of Elliottsburg, along with 36 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren.

He is also survived by three brothers, James S. husband of Ruth (Stauffer) Auker of Ephrata, Alvin S. husband of Mabel (Stauffer) Auker of Reamstown and John S. husband of Nancy (Stauffer) Auker of Ephrata, five sisters, Arlene S. wife of Roy Horst of Selinsgrove, Florence S. wife of Lloyd Martin of Bainbridge, Ohio, Vera S. wife of Arthur Martin of Port Trevorton, Mabel S. wife of the late Caleb Zimmerman of Millerstown and Nora S. wife of Roy Brubaker of Port Trevorton.

He was preceded in death by a son, Warren S. Auker.

Funeral Service from Clearview Mennonite Church, North Esbenshade Road, Manheim on Friday, November 23, 2012 at 9:30 AM. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery. There will be a public viewing at Nelson and Glenda Weaver's, 3208 Hossler Road, Manheim on Thursday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Please omit flowers. Arrangements by Buch Funeral Home, Manheim.

Intelligencer Journal
Lancaster New Era
Nov 19, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Austin, Hazel Marie Klingler, 93, of Bluffton, Ohio, died March 25, 2012 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. She was born March 1, 1919, near Lafayette, to John Henry and Marie Howe Klingler. In 1945 she married Robert Austin and he preceded her in death in 1998. She attended Ebenezer Mennonite Church, Bluffton.

Survivors include three grandchildren, Denise (Lorry) Hansen of New Castle, Ky., Sarita (Kevin) Reine of Clarksville, Tenn., Dennis (Samantha) Miskell of Castroville, Calif., seven great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren, a brother, James (Donna) Klingler of Ada, a sister-in-law, Pauline Klingler of Bluffton, a niece, Julie Herr of Bluffton and a nephew, John Klingler of Cairo, Egypt.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert, a daughter, Shirley Miskell, a grandson, Dean Miskell, two brothers, Russell and Roy Klingler and two sisters, Doris Everett and Dorthy Bagley.

Funeral service was March 28, 2012 at Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Bluffton, Ohio. Rev. Charles Warren and Kathy Brauen will officiate. Burial will be in New Castle Cemetery, New Castle, Ky.

Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Bluffton, Ohio
Submitted ans Edited by Leon Hertzler

Bachtel, Seth

May 30, 1991 - Nov. 15, 2012

ELKHART - Seth Bachtel, 21, of Elkhart, went home to his maker Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, in his residence.

Seth, a generous and loyal person, was born May 30, 1991, in Goshen, to William Bachtel and Maggie (Jelinski) Bair.

He was a 2010 Elkhart Memorial graduate.

Seth was an accomplished mechanic and worked for R-way Trailer in Elkhart.

He was a kind-hearted person with a pure heart for God.

Seth enjoyed nature, serving people, motorcycles and had volunteered for several years at Hero's Camp in South Bend.

Seth was an intelligent, promising young man, full of life and interested in everything. He was quick with a smile and an easy laugh. We will miss him greatly.

Surviving are his father, William Bachtel of Middlebury; mother and stepfather Maggie and Jim Bair of Elkhart; brother Jesse Bachtel of South Bend; two sisters, Shoshana (Ryan) Lund and Sarah Bachtel, both of Portland, Ore.; grandparents Marie Bachtel of Argos, Bernard and Violet Jelinksi of South Bend, and Ray and Lillian Bair of Elkhart; aunts and uncles Nancy and Tom Keiser of Loganville, Ga., Tom and Sonya Jelinski of Granger, John Jelinski of Duluth, Minn., Jimmy Jelinski of Dayton, Ohio, Becky and Skip Phillips of Argos, Dan and Peggy Bair of Forest City, N.C., Becky and Rocko Smucker of Ashville, N.C., and Joy and Ron Martin of Sawyer, N.D.; and 16 cousins.

Friends may call for one hour prior to the 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, service at Belmont Mennonite Church in Elkhart.

Burial will be in Olive (West) Cemetery.

Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

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

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 18, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Baerg, Anna Barkman, 95, died June 13, 2012 at Linden Nursing Home. She was born January 2, 1917 to Jacob J. and Anna Toews Barkman near Swalwell, Alberta. On August 2, 1942, she married Peter Baerg. They were married for 61happy years until Peter was taken from her side 8 years ago. The Lord called her at the age of 15, she made a decision to serve the Lord. she was baptized together with 41 other young people. She grew up on her parent's farm just east of Linden with her 10 brothers and sisters.

Survived by 5 children, Jim and Marj, Norma and Ray Koehn, Diane and Lloyd Harder, Brian and Venice, and Jeannette and Rueben Mandel, all of the Linden area, 21 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Also remaining are 1 brother Allan and Elsie Barkman and 1 sister Linda Friesen; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Doris Barkman, Nellie Barkman, Joan Barkman, Peter and Rose Dueck, Paul and Olive Baerg, Agnes Toews, Arnold and Anne Baerg, Walt and Lydda Regehr, David and Dorothy Duerksen and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, parents-in-law, 3 sisters, 5 brothers and 1 great-granddaughter.

Funeral service were June 17, 2012, at Church of God in Christ Mennonite, Linden, Alberta with interment in Linden Cemetery.

Sunset Funeral Service Linden, Alberta
Submitted and Edited by Leon Hertzler

Balmer, Harold Francis, 92, of Bluffton, OH died April 28, 2012 at Lima, OH. He was born March 15, 1920 was married to Anna Ruth Mullett, who was born April 30, 1923 and survives.

Surviving are children, Brice (Karen) Balmer; Beth Froning; Barb (John) Watkins; Beverly Simon; Bretta (Greg) Smith; Bennett Balmer; and Bradley (Leanne) Balmer; 14 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held May 1, 2012 at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, OH with burial in Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton, OH.

Submitted by: Beverly Simon, Bluffton, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Bluffton - Harold F. Balmer, 92 of Bluffton died at 12:50 AM April 28, 2012 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born March 15, 1920 in Bluffton to Henry and Emaline (Swaney) Balmer who preceded him in death. His stepmother Elizabeth Amstutz Balmer also preceded him in death. On December 5, 1943 he married Anna Mullett Balmer and she survives.

He was owner/operator of Balmer's in Bluffton. He had served on the village council, was the village treasurer and was active in community activities. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Bluffton where he was actively involved in church council as an auditor. He enjoyed playing tennis until he was 80 years old. He enjoyed actively following his grandchildren's activities. He graduated from Bluffton High School and attended Bluffton College where he played tennis. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.

Survivors also include three sons Brice (Karen) Balmer of Kitchener, Ontario, Bennett Balmer of Sarasota, Florida, Bradley (Leanne) Balmer of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee; four daughters Beth Froning of Celina, Barbara (John) Watkins of Germantown, Beverly Simon of Bluffton, Bretta (Greg) Smith of Williamstown, West Virginia; fourteen grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren and a sister Mary (Dwight) McMahan of Dayton.

He was also preceded in death by a brother Ralph Balmer.

Services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday May 1, 2012 at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton. Rev. Steven Yoder and Rev. Dr. Brice Balmer officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to First Mennonite Church or Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio.

Source: Tributes.com
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Bandy, Murray Cecil, 93, of Hesston, Harvey Co., KS died May 4, 2012 at Goessel, KS. He was born December 18, 1918 at Snyder, OK to Joseph Edgar and Ola (Ellison) Bandy and was married to Dessie Troyer. They are deceased.

Surviving is a daughter, Sondra (Phil) Bandy Koontz.

His siblings, James Wiley Bandy, Joe Alan Bandy, Jess Ellison Bandy, Eileen (Bandy) Utsey, and Nina (Bandy) West preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held May 10, 2012 at Hesston Mennonite Church, Hesston, KS with burial in Eastlawn Cemetery, Zimmerdale, Harvey Co., KS.

Submitted by: Norma Diller, Hesston, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Barg, Eileen Fay Buschert, of Brooks, Alberta died on April 1, 2012 at the age of 68 years at the Brooks Health Center. Eileen was born in Didsbury, Alberta on November 6, 1943 to Roy and Grace Buschert. In 1964 Eileen and Fred Barg were married, moved to Scarborough, Ontario. In 1967 the family moved to their farm near Brooks, Alberta. She was a member of the Duchess Mennonite Church Duchess, Alberta.

Survived by three sons, Doug (Sherri), Daryl, and Rodney (Stephanie); two sisters, Helen (Gary) Porter of Duchess, Bonnie (Brian) Litwin of Vegreville, Alberta, two brothers, Larry Buschert and David (Judy) Buschert, both living near Carstairs. Eileen has four grandchildren Laci (Wayne), Billy, Skye and Suni.

She was predeceased by her parents and son, Daryl

A celebration of Eileen's life was April 5, 2012 in the Duchess Mennonite Church Duchess, Alberta, with Pastor Alvin Penner officiating, Interment was in Duchess Cemetery.

Thom's Funeral Home and Reception Centre Duchess, Alberta
Submitted and Edited by Leon Hertzler

Barg, John, 102, died July 2, 2012, On Monday evening, July 2nd, John clasped the hand of Jesus and walked into the presence of God. He was welcomed by his wife Sarah, two children, Peter and Elfriede, his parents and many siblings. They are celebrating a wonderful family reunion, probably with coffee and zwieback. John was married to Sarah for more than 70 years.

Survived by three children, Annalee (Hugh), Bernhard (Connie), and Karin, daughter-in-law Lorraine, 6 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, his brother Peter Barg (Edna),

He was predeceased by by his wife Sarah, two children, Peter and Elfriede

Family and friends will long remember his love of history and aptitude for practical problem solving, his generosity and strong work ethic, and his unshakeable faith in God. John's quiet and steady presence will be sadly missed. Auf Wiedersehen, Papa.

A celebration memories of John's life was July 10, 2012 in the Coaldale Mennonite Brethern Church, Coaldale, Alberta.

MB Funeral Homes Lethbridge, Alberta
Submitted and Edited by Leon Hertzler

Bauman, Ruth B.

Nov. 15, 1923 - March 23, 2012

GOSHEN - Ruth B. Bauman, 88, died at 10 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2012, at Greencroft Healthcare, where she lived less than 12 hours after being moved from Goshen Hospital, where she had been admitted March 18.

She was born Nov. 15, 1923, to Norman and Ella (Shoup) Bauman near Gettysburg, Pa. When she was 18 months old, the family moved to her mother's home area, Columbiana County, Ohio.

After high school graduation, she worked two years to enter Goshen College. After graduation with an elementary education degree, she taught in the Leetonia (Ohio) schools to pay off her college debt. Later she received a master's degree in teaching reading from Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa.

In the fall of 1950, she went to Ethiopia as a volunteer under the Mennonite Relief and Service Committee to teach two years in the Hailie Salassie School for Girls. In the fall of 1952, she went to the Mara Hills School in Tanganyika (now Tanzania), where she taught children of missionary and other ex-patriot parents. During those three years, she was profoundly impacted by the East Africa Revival.

She returned to her parental home, teaching in the Leetonia school system and helping to take care of her failing mother. In the early '60s, she had a corneal transplant. She wore both contact lenses and forward glasses for much of her life. After her mother's death in 1970, at the urging of a high school friend, she went to Liberia under the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. (The Mennonite Board of Missions had no openings for her.) For four years, she taught children of missionary and other ex-patriot parents in the Campus School at Cuttington College and Hospital.

After a year in Ohio she went to Nazareth, Israel, to teach missionary children under the Mennonite Board of Missions. After several years there, her Liberian friends invited her to return to teach in the campus school, where she spent six more years. The Lutherans gave Ruth an appreciation for people of a different background, an appreciation for liturgy, and broadened her worldview.

Ruth retired and moved to Ohio, where she lived with and helped care for an elderly uncle for seven years. During this time she served as a teacher in her church, served as an elder for several years and served on the church council. In 1990, her uncle moved to a retirement home and she moved to Greencroft. She enjoyed visiting in Healthcare, reading books and devotional materials to residents and fed residents in Healthcare, usually four times a week.

Ruth was a member of Faith Mennonite Church, though she attended the early service at East Goshen Mennonite Church for a number of years. She enjoyed reading, working on her computer and sending emails. She wrote of her personal pilgrimage as a missionary teacher using letters she sent to her parents, who saved them.

Ruth is survived by her brother, Harold (Carolyn W. Hertzler) Bauman; three nephews, Philip (Connie) Bauman of Goshen, John (Susan Ebersole) Bauman of Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., and David Bauman of Lancaster, Pa.; and a niece, Rebecca (Jeanne Keenan) Bauman, South Pasadena, Calif.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Norman Bauman Jr.; a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Hershberger Bauman; and a grandnephew, Jeffrey Bauman.

There will be visitation for Greencroft residents from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday at The Meetinghouse, Greencroft, and for other friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Assembly Meetinghouse, 1201 S. 11th St., Goshen, where a 3 p.m. Saturday memorial service will be held. Burial of her cremains will be in Midway Mennonite Cemetery, Columbiana, Ohio, at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mennonite Mission Network, Faith Mennonite Church or Greencroft Foundation. Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
March 28, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Beachy, Anna Bertha King, 92, of Springs, PA died January 12, 2012 at Frostburg, Maryland. She was born March 2, 1919 at Springs, Somerset Co., PA to Daniel H. and Mary Mae (Hollida) King. She was married to Earl L. Beachy, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, son: Gary Beachy and wife Becky; daughter: Marilyn Lehman and husband Chris, 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and a brother: James King and wife Marilyn.

Sisters: Helen Boslow and Fern Folk preceded him/her in death.

Memorial services were held January 17, 2012 at Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg, Maryland with burial in Springs Cemetery.

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

Beachy, Erika Lyn Selner, age 27, of Nappanee, IN, died November 23, 2012 at St. Vincent's Hospital, Indianapolis, IN. She was born June 1, 1985 in Elkhart to Sonya Stanage and Timothy Selner. She married Ervin D. Beachy June 30, 2012 in Niles, MI.

Surviving is her husband, Ervin; children, Mckynzie Renee Wingfield and Ethan Andrew Selner both at home; mother and stepfather, Sonya and Steve Stanage, Elkhart; father, Tim Selner, Elkhart; brothers, Timothy (fiancé-Nikole Phillips) Selner, Indianapolis, Benjamin Selner, Elkhart; stepbrothers, Tyler Stanage, Bloomington, Broc Stanage, Bristol; grandparents, Tom and Dixie Russell, Elkhart, Jim and Jan Selner, Edwardsburg, John and Cathy Albert, Arizona; grandmother, Kay Selner, Elkhart; great grandmother, Betty Severs, New Paris, Aunt Lynn and Uncle Bill Gilvin, Elkhart, Aunt Mandee (fiancé - Ethan Haar) Russell, Chicago, Aunt Deb Selner, Elkhart, Uncle Doug Selner, New Carlisle ; several nieces, nephews, and cousins, she was especially close to Jessica, Donnie and Mary Frandsen; mother and father-in-law, Anna and Ken Beachy, Wakarusa; grandparents-in-law, Lloyd and Velda (Slabach) Miller, Goshen; sister-in-laws, Angela (Ryan) Mattern and Starla Beachy, both of Wakarusa; and brother-in-law, Kenny (Allison) Maust, Nappanee.

She was preceded in death by an uncle, Johnny Albert; and her grandfather, Richard Severs.

Funeral service was Nov. 29, 2014 at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church. Rev. Wes Bontreger will officiate and burial will be in Violet Cemetery in Goshen.

Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Wakarusa.
Submitted and Edited by Leon Hertzler

Beachy, Miriam Weaver, 91, of Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana died October 24, 2012 at the same place. She was born July 15, 1921 at Goshen, Indiana to Henry and Liza "Lizzie" (Markley) Weaver. On August 29, 1942 she was married to John E. Beachy, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Cheryl (David) Paulovich; Lynette (Leon) Bauman; John Allen; Kenton (Rhonda), eleven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Her siblings: Mabel Martin, Mary Risser, Anne Winters, Nora Hoffman, Carl Weaver, and Aaron Weaver preceded her in death.

Miriam and her husband John were missionaries to Bihar, India, with Mennonite Board of Missions from 1948 to 1971.

Memorial services were held October 28, 2012 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana with burial in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, Indiana.

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

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Beachy, Miriam Weaver

July 15, 1921 - Oct. 24, 2012

GOSHEN - Miriam Weaver Beachy, 91, died Wednesday morning, Oct. 24, 2012.

She was born July 15, 1921, in Goshen, to Henry and Liza "Lizzie" (Markley) Weaver.

She graduated from New Paris High School and attended Goshen College.

On Aug. 29, 1942, she married John E. Beachy of Plain City, Ohio.

Miriam, together with her husband, John, was a missionary in Bihar, India, with Mennonite Board of Missions from 1948 to 1971. She helped establish an annual women's retreat in jungle camp, was involved in the pastors' training school and in 1966-67 with Bihar famine relief.

From 1971 to 1985 she worked first for Scottdale (Pa.) Mennonite Church and then Provident Bookstore in Scottdale, Pa.

After retiring to Sarasota, Fla., she and John co-pastored at Emmanuel Mennonite Church in Gainesville, Fla. In 1995 she moved back home to Goshen.

In her interest for missions she served on the board of directors of MBM and on mission commissions of Scottdale Mennonite Church, Bahia Vista (Fla.) Mennonite Church, and College Mennonite Church in Goshen.

She enjoyed writing, edited a conference paper, was a writer for church periodicals and was a mission news reporter.

She was a retreat speaker and Bible study leader with particular interests in spiritual formation and the use of women's gifts in the church.

Flowers and houseplants were a hobby, as was reading, especially books on spirituality.

She spent time regularly emailing her beloved children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by two daughters, Cheryl (David) Paulovich of Phoenix, Ariz., and Lynette (Leon) Bauman of Goshen; two sons, John Allen of DeKalb, Ill., and Kenton (Rhonda) of London, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John; four sisters, Mabel Martin, Mary Risser, Anne Winters and Nora Hoffman; and two brothers, Carl and Aaron Weaver.

Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen.

A burial service will follow at Violett Cemetery in Goshen.

A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, at College Mennonite Church, Goshen. The Rev. Pamela Yoder will officiate.

Memorials may be directed to the International Student Ministry of College Mennonite Church or to College Mennonite Church Outreach.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Oct 26, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Beachy, Millie Mast, 75 of Sarasota FL died November 15, 2012, at the Sarasota Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born February 4, 1937 in Arthur, IL. to Toby and Fannie (Beachey) Mast. Millie married Elmer Beachy, her husband of nearly 56 years, November 22, 1956.

They have nine children; Dorinda, deceased,(John Hostetler) Muscoda, WI; Larry (Ellen), Dominican Republic; Ron, Kokomo, IN; MaryLane (David Byler), Bonners Ferry, ID; Phil (Jen), Bonners ferry ID; Bernice, (Lynn Ropp), Fairland, OK; Danny (Linda), Guatemala City, Guatemala; Dennis (Liz), Eldorado Springs, MO; Owen (Jenny) Coyhaique, Chile; forty one grandchildren and twenty five great grandchildren.

She is survived by her mother, Fannie Mast; one sister, Dorothy (Sam) Hershberger, Arthur, IL.

She was preceded in death by her father, Toby Mast; her sister, Katie Schrock; her daughter, Dorinda; and three grandchildren.

She gave her heart to the Lord in her youth and remained faithful to the Lord. She attended the Sunnyside Fellowship of Sarasota FL for the past 9 years.

Funeral Services were November 21, 2012 at the Otto Center in Arthur, IL. Officiated by Bill Yoder, Wayne High and Wilber Gingerich. Burial was in the Otto Cemetery.

Source: Dec. 06, 2012 Douglas County Digest.com,
Tuscola, Illinois 61953
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Beachy, Pearl Stutzman, 94 of Kalona, IA died February 28, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City

She was born August 25, 1917 in Seward, Nebraska to John I. and Mary Ann (Birky) Stutzman. She moved to Iowa in 1938. On April 3, 1941 she was united in marriage to Joseph E. Beachy at her parents home in Milford, Nebraska. They made their home in the Wayland, IA community for 52 years and have lived in Kalona since 2002. Pearl was a homemaker and she enjoyed quilting and sewing. She was a member of the Bethel Mennonite Church where she was active in WMSC and taught Sunday School. She has attended the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church since moving to Kalona.

Survived by her husband Joseph and four children - Karen Kropf (Richard) of Woodburn, Oregon; Ken Beachy (Nancy) of Woodburn, Oregon; Roger Beachy (Joanna) of Nordland, Washington; Linda Marner (Dale) of Kalona; a daughter-in-law Vera Beachy Sears (Steve) of Yoder, Kansas; 12 grandchildren - Kim Arredondo, Ron Kropf, Katrina Fitzpatrick, Jason Kropf, Eric Beachy, Dillon Beachy, Sara Beachy, Ryan Beachy, Micah Beachy, Traci Miller, Natalie Miller, Gina Marner; 17 great grandchildren; and a sister - Wilma Roth of Goshen, Indiana.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a son Wayne; a brother Earl Stutzman; and five sisters - Elsie Earnest, Millie Miller, Lillie Lehman, Florence Stauffer and Doris Saltzman.

Funeral Services were March 3, 2012 at the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church in rural Kalona. Burial will be in the Bethel Cemetery near Wayland, IA at a later date.

Source: The Yoder-Powell Funeral Home Kalona, IA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Becker, George, 100, of Inman, KS died June 25, 2012 at the same place. He was born July 22, 1911 at Franzthal, South Russia to George and Helena (Voth) Becker. On September 2, 1934 at Inman, KS he was married to Helen Regehr, who was born January 17, 1911 and died April 9, 1999.

Surviving are children, Eldon & Joan Becker, Doris & Galen Frick, and Vivian & Jeff Stucky, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held June 30, 2012 at Bethel Mennonite Church, Inman, KS with burial in North Inman Cemetery, Inman, KS.

Submitted by: Kim Pankratz, Inman,KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Beckler, Ethel Mae, 85, of Glendale, Maricopa Co., AZ died February 4, 2012 at the same place. She was born February 3, 1927 at Milford, Neb. to Edward and Fanny (Roth) Beckler.

Surviving are her siblings: Clayton (Bernice) Beckler, Maurice (Irene) Beckler, Grace (Morris) Stauffer, Inez (Thurlowe) Stauffer, Faye Beckler, and Norman (Diane) Beckler.

Two sisters, Lucille (Max) Yoder, and Margaret (Ralph) Kauffman and spouses preceded her in death.

She spent several years in VS and regarded her Voluntary Service time in Arkansas and Kansas City as a highlight of her life.

Memorial services were held February 8, 2012 at Sunnyslope Mennonite Church, Phoenix, AZ with burial in Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, AZ.

Submitted by: Shari Zwick, Phoenix, AZ
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Beechy, Eileen A.

May 19, 2012

LAGRANGE - Eileen A. Beechy, infant, died Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Eileen was born May 19, 2012, in Fort Wayne to Alvin J. and Linda R. (Lehman) Beechy of LaGrange. They survive. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Also surviving are five sisters, JoAnn, Jolene, Sharon, Marla and Lora Beechy, all at home; two brothers, Anthony and Myron Beechy, both at home; maternal grandparents Dennis and Mary Sue Lehman of Shipshewana; paternal grandmother Alma Beechy of Topeka; and maternal great-grandmother Ida Mae Lehman of LaGrange.

She was preceded in death by brother Dennis Jay Beechy and paternal grandfather Daniel Beechy.

A graveside service was held on Monday, May 21, 2012, at Miller Cemetery in LaGrange with Bishop David Bontrager officiating.

Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange is in charge of the arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
May 22, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Bell, Beverly Kay Taylor, 72, of Wauseon, Fulton Co., Ohio died January 22, 2012 at the same place. She was born May 15, 1939 at Grand Haven, Michigan. On April 15, 1961 he was married to Duane Bell.

Memorial services were held January 28, 2012 at North Clinton Mennonite Church, Wauseon, Ohio with burial in Wauseon Union Cemetery, Wauseon, Ohio.

Submitted by: Audrey Rupp, Wauseon, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Beverly Bell

WAUSEON, Ohio - Beverly Kay Bell, age 72, of Wauseon passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012, in her home. She was a life-long homemaker and had also worked as a Librarian for the Schultz-Holmes Memorial Library in Blissfield, MI.

Mrs. Bell was born in Grand Haven, Michigan, on May 15, 1939, the daughter of the late Milfred and the late Betty (Tufts) Taylor. On April 15, 1961, she married Duane Calvin Bell and he survives. She was a member of the North Clinton Mennonite Church in Wauseon where she had been a Sunday School Teacher and the United Brethren Church in Blissfield. She had also volunteered for the American Red Cross. She enjoyed gardening, watching her grandchildren grow, reading and spending time with her family and church family.

Surviving besides her husband, Duane, are three daughters; Elaine Voelzke of Wauseon, Amy (David) Isakson of Blissfield, and Lori (David) Goetz of Midland, six grandchildren; Eric Fowler, Vanessa Voelzke, Lindsay Goetz, Marissa Goetz, Shawnna Isakson and Kenneth Isakson. Also surviving are three brothers; Danny (Geraldine) Taylor of New Lothrop, David (Bonnie) Taylor of Flint, Mark (Kathy) Taylor of Gaylord, and sisters Exie (Jack) McKone of Morrice, and Nancy Krienbrink of El Jobein, Fla.

Preceding her in death besides her parents was son-in-law James Voelzke, brother-in-law Leo Krienbrink, and sister-in-law Beverly Witmeyer.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday Jan. 28, 2012, at the North Clinton Mennonite Church in Wauseon with Pastor Glenn Coblentz and Pastor Brad Faler officiating. Interment was in the Wauseon Union Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.GrisierFH.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon.

JANUARY 31, 2012 - Blissfield Advance [Mich.]
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Bender, Lois Pauline Gingerich, 90, of Kalona, Washington Co., Iowa died February 6, 2012 at the same place. She was born May 17, 1921 at Versailles, Morgan Co., Missouri to Amos J. and Nannie (Yoder) Gingerich. On August 10, 1943 at Williamsburg, Iowa Co., Iowa she was married to Wallace P. Bender. He died May 13, 1996.

Surviving are children, Nancy (James) Swartzendruber, Ruth Anne (Michael) Bankston, and Richard Bender, 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and three brothers, Paul (Vesta) Gingerich, Simon Gingerich, and Clayton Gingerich.

Brothers: Truman, Orie, Fred and Leroy Gingerich and sisters: Charity Troyer and Eunice Histand preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held February 9, 2012 at West Union Mennonite Church, rural Parnell, Iowa Co., Iowa with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Anita Beachy, Parnell, IA
& Ruth Anne Bankston, Lilburn, GA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Bender, Vida Hazel Kretchman, 91, of Springs, Somerset Co., PA died August 20, 2012 at the same place. She was born August 22, 1920 at Pittsburgh, PA to Harry and Harriet (Haselbarth) Kretchman. She was married to Byard Bender, who is deceased.

Surviving are children: David Bender, wife Dawn; Beckie, husband Eugene; Janet Bender; Nancy Stueber, husband Dan; Don Bender, wife Deborah; and Jim Bender, wife Bonnie; four grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

A brother, Charles Kretchman preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held August 23, 2012 at Springs Mennonite Church, Springs, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Felicia Maust, Springs, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Benner, Marie M. Moyer, 88, of Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA died December 18, 2012 at the same place. She was born October 6, 1924 at Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA to Elmer and Sadie (Moyer) Moyer. On June 6, 1942 at Souderton, PA she was married to Charles B. Benner, who was born October 14, 1922 and died July 22, 2009.

Surviving are children, Dennis M. Benner, C. David Benner, Christine Seasholtz, Timothy Benner, Neil Benner, 13 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

A brother, Raymond Moyer preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held December 22, 2012 at Souderton Mennonite Homes, Souderton, PA, with burial in Franconia Mennonite Church Cemetery, Telford, Montgomery Co., PA.

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

Bergey, Betty J. Rice, 85, of Hesston, Harvey Co., KS died August 16, 2012 at the same place. She was born February 19, 1927 at Columbiana, Ohio to Leo and Emma Rice. On August 28, 1952 she was married to John R. Bergey.

Surviving are children, Diana (Phil) Hershberger; Jack (Karen) Bergey; Priscilla (Gunther) Bergey; and Mary Hope (Eddie) Cartagena, four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Memorial services were held August 31, 2012 at Hesston Mennonite Church, Hesston, KS.

Submitted by: Norma Diller, Hesston, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Birky, Arlene F. Hartman

Dec. 13, 1933 - Nov. 30, 2012

WAKARUSA - Arlene F. Birky, 78, of Wakarusa, died at 10:35 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at Millers Merry Manor, Wakarusa.

She was born Dec. 13, 1933, to the late Willis and Effie (Loucks) Hartman in Elkhart County. She married Marston Birky on May 28, 1960.

Arlene is survived by her husband; children Dr. Duane Birky of Fort Smith, Ariz., Pamela (Phil) Klotz of Wakarusa and Patricia Birky of Nappanee; and grandchildren Blake Klotz, Megan Klotz and Kassie Rhoades.

Arlene was a homemaker. She was a 1951 graduate of Wakarusa High School. She attended Holdeman Mennonite Church in Wakarusa. She served in Mennonite voluntary service in Colorado and was a Sunday school and Bible school teacher for many years. She also provided child care and care for the elderly.

Arlene was known for many years for making Halloween cookies for trick-or-treaters. She loved traveling, especially in the mountains.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home, 117 W. Waterford St., Wakarusa, and for one hour prior to the 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, funeral service at Holdeman Mennonite Church, Wakarusa. Pastors Bj Leichty, Randy Detweiler and Vernard Guengerich, all of Holdeman Mennonite Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Olive (West) Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart or Holdeman Mennonite Church in Wakarusa. Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec. 3, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Birky, Arlene F. Hartman, 78, of Wakarusa, IN died November 30, 2012 at the same place from natural causes.

She was born December 13,1933 in Elkhart County, Indiana to Willis and Effie (Loucks) Hartman. On May 28, 1960 she was married to Marston Birky, who survives.

Surviving are children, Dr. Duane Birky, Pamela (Phil) Klotz, and Patricia Birky, and three grandchildren,

Memorial services were held December 5, 2012 at Holdeman Mennonite Church, Wakarusa, IN, with burial in Olive Cemetery, Elkhart, IN.

Submitted by: Loretta Newcomer, Wakarusa, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Bitikofer, Luella Mae Zook, 91, of Hesston, Harvey Co., KS died May 19, 2012 at the same place. She was born July 24, 1920 in Cass County, MO to Edward and Nancy (Hershberger) Zook. On April 17, 1943 at Garden City, KS she was married to Henry Bitikofer.

Surviving are five daughters: LaVera Ollek, Evelyn (Jim) Zook, Melva (Wendell) Janke, Anita (John) Schimmel, and Linda (Larry) Miles, six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and four brothers: Alvin (Evelyn) Zook, Allen Zook, Marvin (Dorothy) Zook, and John (Rosemary) Zook.

Two sisters, Mary Erb, and Erma Zimmerman preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held May 23, 2012 at Schowalter Villa Chapel, Hesston, KS with burial in East Lawn Cemetery, Hesston, KS.

Submitted by: Donna Koehn, Hesston, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Blank, Glenda F. Deiter, 46 of Manheim, PA died September 14, 2012 at Avamere Rehabilitation and Care Center in Hillsboro, Oregon. She was injured in a bicycle accident on July 18, 2012 in Cannon Beach, OR while on vacation with her family. Her husband of twenty years, Pastor Bill Blank and their daughter Emily Blank miss her. Her parents, Ray and Libby Deiter, New Providence, also miss her along with many others who were touched in some way by Glenda. She attended and served with her husband at Erisman Mennonite Church, Manheim, PA. They previously served at East Petersburg Mennonite Church and Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Atglen. They also served as youth advisors at Portland Mennonite Church in the early nineties. She enjoyed the Oregon Coast, Vermont Ski trips, riding bike, reading novels and playing games with her family. One recent joy was the purchase of her red scooter and receiving her motorcycle license.

A memorial service was September 19th at 11:00 AM at Ridgeview Mennonite Church, Gordonville, PA with Pastor Merv Stoltzfus, officiating. There will also be a memorial service held on October 5, 2012 4:00 PM at North Coast Family Fellowship in Seaside, Oregon. Burial services will be private, at Maple Grove Mennonite Cemetery, Atglen, PA.

Source: Shivery Funeral Home.
Christiana, Paradise, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Blosser, Elsie Arlene Zook, 90, of Wellman, IA died April 8, 2012 at the same place. She was born April 6, 1922 at Parnell, IA to Albert and Leah (Yoder) Zook. On August 7, 1984 at Wellman,IA she was married to Eugene Blosser.

Surviving are a step-son, Phil Blosser, a step-daughter, Rachel Derstine, and a step-daughter Meiko Blosser.

Two brothers, Allen Zook and Floyd Zook, and a sister, Velma Bender, preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held April 11, 2012 at Wellman Mennonite Church, Wellman, IA with burial in West Union Mennonite Church Cemetery, Parnell, IA.

Submitted by: Jennifer Archer, Wellman,IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Boese, Sam, 81 of Red Deer, Alberta died May 1, 2012. He was born in Linden, Alberta on June 14, 1930 to Solomon and Margaret Boese. On August 29, 1954, at the age of 24 Dad married the love of his life, Luise Toews. They enjoyed 57 years together. At the age of 12 he was baptized into the Church of God in Christ Mennonite. He remained faithful to the Lord all his life. One of Dad's biggest concerns was the spiritual welfare of his children and grandchildren.

Survived by his wife Luise and children and grandchildren, Tom and Regina, Verle and Ande, Dale and Bethany, Carrie, Troy; Bill and Pam, Shannon, Kailey, Jeffery, Sylvia, Scott; Verda and Clayton, Chris and Lynn, Clint and Becky; Les and Gail, Shane, Kenni, Katie, Jordan, Jessica; Bert and Val, Bruce, Levi. Dad will be missed by his brothers and sisters and many friends.

He was predeceased by son Wally Boese.

Funeral services were May 9, 2012 at Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, Linden, AB with interment in Linden Cemetery.

Sunset Funeral Service Linden, Alberta
Submitted and Edited by Leon Hertzler

Bonham, Catherine Keathley, 87, of Kalispell, MT died February 1, 2012 at the same place. She was born to W. H. and Bertha (Harwell) Keathley and was married to Robert Bonham.

Surviving are children, Rusty and Marylou Bonham; Cathy Brenneman; and Thomas and Cindy Bonham, 9 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held February 4, 2012 at Mountain View Mennonite Church, Kalispell, Flathead Co., MT.

Submitted by: F. Kauffman, Kalispell MT
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Bonham, Catherine Louise Keathley, 87, of Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana died February 1, 2012 at the same place from complications of colon cancer.

She was born November 27, 1924 Humboldt, TN at to William Henry and Bertha R. (Harwell) Keathley. William died on December 22, 1965 and Bertha died on January 31, 1968.

On August 19, 1951 at Memphis, TN she was married to Robert E. Bonham, who was born September 20, 1925 and survives. They celebrated their 60th anniversary in August of 2011.

Surviving are children, Rusty Bonham (Mary Lou Schmidt Bonham), Cathy Bonham Brenneman, and Tom Bonham (Cindy), nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Two brothers, Franklin B Keathley and William H. Keathley Jr. preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held February 4, 2012 at Mountain View Mennonite Church, Kalispell, Montana. Cremation has taken place and internment of ashes will follow at a later date at the Family Cemetery, Warren, Salamonie County, Indiana.

Submitted by: Cathy Brenneman, Kalispell, MT
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Bontrager, Abraham A.

Jan. 22, 1919 - July 17, 2012

SHIPSHEWANA - Abraham A. Bontrager, 93, died at 8:07 p.m. Tuesday at home. He was born to Abraham R. and Susie (Christner) Bontrager in Elkhart County.

He married Mary Ellen Frey on Jan. 16, 1941. She died April 28, 2010.

Children Anna Marie (Delbert) Mast and Freeman Jay (Mary Ellen) Bontrager, both of LaGrange, Susie Ellen (John) Hostetler of Shipshewana, Elsie Mae (Richard) Stevens of New Paris, Mary Etta (Wayne) Miller of Shipshewana, Menno Laverne (LaFonda) Bontrager of Brooklyn, Mich., and Harley Wayne (Tina) Bontrager of Goshen; daughter-in-law Zandra Bontrager of Elm City, N.C.; 27 grandchildren; 88 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and stepbrother Levi (Edna) Yoder of Topeka survive.

Children Ernest Dean, Amelia Irene, Alma Arlene and Lorene Kay Bontrager; siblings Amos and Harley Bontrager and Amelia Miller; six stepsiblings; and two grandchildren preceded him.

Visitation is all day today, July 19, at the family home, 7155 W 250 N, Shipshewana.

Services are at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Orville Miller's home, 2070 N 700 W, Shipshewana.

Burial is in East Barren Cemetery.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
July 19, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Bontrager, Annabelle L. Miller, 76, of Mio, Michigan, died February 12th, 2012 at Tidewell Hospice House, Port Charlotte, Florida. She was born in Berlin, Ohio on February 20, 1935, to Calvin and Emma (Weaver) Miller. She married Warren E. Bontrager on July 31, 2005 in Goshen, Indiana. She was a member of the Fairview Mennonite Church

Surviving are her husband Dr. Warren E. Bontrager, stepchildren: Beverly (Leonard) Meuti of Macedonia, Ohio; Wyman (Wendy) Bontrager of New Castle, Colorado; Dr Warren D. (Linda) Bontrager of Goshen, Indiana; Wesley Bontrager of Atlanta, Georgia and Gordon (Dr. Cynthia) Bontrager of Elkhart, Indiana. Also surviving are 3 brothers: Willis, Elwyn and Nelson Miller and 12 grandchildren.

Annabelle was preceded in death by her parents; sisters: Doris Kandel, Cora Lucille Miller, Alice Sommers, Erdine Stutzman and Edna Bontrager.
Visitation Friday, February 17, 2012 from 1-4 and 6-9 PM at Lashley Funeral Home, Mio and Saturday, from 10AM until the time of

Funeral Service was February 18, 2012 at 11:00 AM at The Fairview Mennonite Church, Fairview, Michigan, interment at Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, MI.

Lashley Funeral Home, Mio, Michigan
Submitted and Edited by Leon Hertzler

Bontrager, David A.

May 8, 1915 - Nov. 2, 2012

GOSHEN - David A. Bontrager, 97, died late Friday morning, Nov. 2, 2012, at Greencroft Healthcare.

He was born May 8, 1915, in Haven, Kan., to Andrew F. and Fannie (Bontrager) Bontrager. He married Mary Weaver Nov. 10, 1940. She died April 21, 1954. He married Ilva M. Beck Stuckey. She survives.

Also surviving are four daughters, Twila (Richard) Beck of Hicksville, Ohio, Joan (Duane) Kauffman of Harrisonburg, Va., Betty Jo (Rol) Leichty of Wakarusa and Kay (Jamey) Bontrager-Singer of Goshen; two sons, Orval (Veralee) Bontrager of Lebanon, Ore., and Duane Bontrager of Haven; 22 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Edna Yoder of Hutchinson, Kan., and Ida Schrock of Haven.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Bonnie Bontrager; six sisters, Barbara Chupp, Mary Miller, Fannie Troyer, Mattie Gingerich, Amelia Bontrager and Anna Yoder; and five brothers, Edward, William, Clarence, Enos and Andrew Bontrager.

A Goshen resident since 1997, Mr. Bontrager was a member of East Goshen Mennonite Church. He was a dairy farmer and worked at Sauder Village Restaurant for 20 years.

Friends may call from 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home and one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, funeral service at East Goshen Mennonite Church. Pastors Steve Slagel and Merle Hostetler will officiate. Burial will be in Yoder (Kan.) Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mennonite Central Committee or East Goshen Mennonite Church.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 3, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Bontrager, David A., 97, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died November 2, 2012 at the same place. He was born May 8, 1915 at Haven, Kansas to Andrew and Fannie Bontrager. On February 27, 1959 at Archbold, Ohio he was married to Ilva Beck, who survives.

Surviving are children, Twila, Orval, Duane, Joan, Betty Jo (BJ), and Kay.

His first wife, Mary Weaver, in 1953, and a daughter, Bonnie preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held November 5, 2012 at East Goshen Mennonite Church, Goshen IN with burial in Yoder, Kansas.

Submitted by: Carol Birky, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Bontrager, David Lee

Jan. 28, 1963 - Nov. 22, 2012

MIDDLEBURY - David Lee Bontrager, 49, of Middlebury, died at 10:55 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, in his home.

He was born Jan. 28, 1963, to the late Amos and Polly (Miller) Bontrager in LaGrange County.

On June 5, 1985, he married Mary Ellen Miller in LaGrange County.

Survivors include his wife; children LorAnna (Richard) Miller of Middlebury, Marilyn, Katie Irene, Naomah, Rose Mary, Freeman, Leonard, LaVern and Matthew Bontrager, all at home; and siblings Edith Bontrager, Anna Marie (Marlin) Miller and LaVern (Arlene) Bontrager, all of Middlebury, Cristie (LouAnn) Bontrager of Claire, Mich., and Glen (Erma) Bontrager of Topeka.

He was a farmer, had worked at Jayco and was a member and minister of the Old Order Amish Church, being ordained in 2005.

Visitation will be all day today, Nov. 24, at the family's home, 11070 W. 050 N., Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, also at the family's home. Services will be conducted by Bishop Chris Lambright and the home ministers.

Burial will be in Bontrager-Yoder Cemetery, Middlebury.

Miller-Stewart funeral Home, Middlebury, is assisting with arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 24, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Bontrager, Enos

March 12, 1950 - Oct. 22, 2012

BERNE - Enos Bontrager, 62, died at 11:45 a.m. Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, in his residence.

He was born on March 12, 1950, to the late Manas F. and Anna (Schrock) Bontrager in Goshen.

Surviving are his siblings, Alma (Cornealious) Beachy of Millersburg, Fannie (Wilbur) Schlabach of Goshen, Melvin (Malinda) Bontrager of Berne and Ralph Bontrager of Bemidji, Minn.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Manas Bontrager Jr. and Levi Bontrager.

He was a member of Fairhaven Mennonite Church, worked at ADEC for several years and loved being around people.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, at Fairhaven Mennonite Church, 13513 S.R. 4, Goshen. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at the church. Services will be conducted by Bishop Wilbur Yoder and the Revs. James Bontrager and Marvin Beachy.

Burial will be in Thomas Cemetery, Goshen.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Oct. 24, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Bontrager, Ephraim David

Dec. 12, 2012 - Dec. 13, 2012

GOSHEN - Ephraim David Bontrager, infant son of Merlin and Velda (Miller) Bontrager of Goshen, died at 5:10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, at IU Health Goshen Hospital.

He was born on Dec. 12, 2012.

Survivors in addition to his parents are a brother, Aiden James Bontrager, and a sister, Annie Jayne Bontrager, both at home; grandparents Freeman and LeAnna Miller of Shipshewana and Ernest and Vera Bontrager of Millersburg; and great-grandparents Irvin and Elizabeth Nisley of Topeka, Lizzie Ann Miller of Shipshewana and Freda Yoder of Goshen.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandfathers, Noah Miller and Amos Yoder.

Visitation will be after 2 p.m. today, Dec. 14, 2012, at the family home, 62059 C.R. 35, Goshen. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at Robert Schmucker's home, 62098 C.R. 35, Goshen. Services will be conducted by Bishop Glen Nisley and the home ministers.

Burial will be in Nisley Cemetery, Goshen.

Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is assisting with arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec. 14, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Bontrager, Katie J. Miller

Feb. 20, 1921 - May 10, 2012

SHIPSHEWANA - Katie J. Bontrager, 91, of Shipshewana, died at 4:15 p.m. Thursday, May 10, 2012, at her home.

She was born Feb. 20, 1921, in Dodge City, Kan., to Joe B. and Lydia (Troyer) Miller. On Feb. 5, 1942, in Middlebury, she married Ammon J. Bontrager. He died Sept. 28, 2000.

Surviving are daughters Betty (Levi) Raber of Topeka, Kan., Sue Bartley of Goshen, Mary (Mac) McClain and Lydia (Herman) Yoder, both of Shipshewana, and Edna Miller of Middlebury; son Duane (LeiLani) Bontrager of Shipshewana; 22 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters Sue (Ezra) Yoder of Topeka, Kan., and Mary Miller of Goshen; and brother Crist (Katie) Miller of Shipshewana.

She was preceded in death by son Ernest J. Bontrager; grandson Jason L. Yoder; great-grandson Matthew Yoder; and six brothers.

Visitation will be all day today, May 12, at the Christie Schlabach home, 155 Union St., Shipshewana, where funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home of Middlebury is assisting the family with arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
May 12, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Bontrager, Lucy Gerber, 58, of Hesston, Harvey Co., KS died May 1, 2012 at Newton, Harvey Co., KS. She was born October 30 1953 at Harper, KS to Emery and Joan (Ely) Gerber. On April 18 1987 she was married to Jerre Bontrager.

Surviving are her parents, two sons, Jerod Bontrager and Jordan Bontrager, and siblings, Jerry (Pam) Gerber, Lynn (Sue) Gerber, and Jana (Roger).

Memorial services were held May 4, 2012 at Whitestone Mennonite Church, Hesston, KS with burial in East Lawn Cemetery, Hesston, KS.

Submitted by: Donna Koehn, Hesston, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Bontrager, Mary A. Miller
Died Jan. 16, 2012

Mary Ann Bontrager, 85, who lived on West Kittle Road in Mio, died at 11:40 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 16, 2012 at Mecosta Medical Center in Big Rapids.

Mary Ann was born on Feb. 15, 1926 in Goshen, Ind. to Owen J. and Sarah (Lehman) Miller. On Feb. 15, 1948, she married Joe M. Bontrager. She was a homemaker and a member of the old order Amish church.

Mary Ann is survived by her husband, Joe; her sons, Vernon (Lizzie Kuhns) Bontrager of Mio, Ernest (Lois Miller) Bontrager of Belle Center, Ohio, Marion (Clara Yoder) Bontrager of Mio and Leonard (Barbara Schmucker) Bontrager of Leroy; her daughters, Bertha (Joseph) Yoder of Mio, Wilma (John) Coblentz of Shipshewana, Ind. and Elnora (Alva) Hochstetler of Leroy; 47 grandchildren; and 41 great-grandchildren. Also surviving her are two brothers and three sisters.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, Jan. 18 from 6:30-9 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 19 from 1-9 p.m. at the Marion Bontrager residence, 287 N. Galbraith Road, Mio.

Funeral Services will be held at the Marion Bontrager residence in Mio at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 20, with Joe K. Yoder, Sam L. Miller and Jerald L. Bontrager officiating.

Interment at Amish Kittle Cemetery, Mio.

Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio.

Oscoda County Herald, Oscoda, MI
Jan. 18, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Bontrager, Miranda Jane

April 20, 2012

MILLERSBURG - Miranda Jane Bontrager, stillborn daughter of Mahlon and Lorellen (Bontrager) Bontrager of Millersburg, was delivered at 9:55 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2012, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital.

Surviving in addition to her parents are a sister, Vera Jean Bontrager; two brothers, Eric Jay and Isaiah James Bontrager; grandparents Ernest (Martha) Bontrager of Topeka and Elroy (Vera) Bontrager of Goshen; and great-grandparents William Miller of Topeka, Mahlon (Edna) Bontrager of Shipshewana and Vera Bontrager of Goshen.

Family graveside services were Saturday, April 21, 2012, at Honeyville Cemetery, Topeka. Services were conducted by Bishop Gerald Miller of the Old Order Amish Church. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, assisted the family with arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
April 22, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Borntrager, Rosa I. Cross

Aug. 11, 1936 - April 15, 2012

MIDDLEBURY - Rosa I. Borntrager, 75, of Middlebury, died Sunday, April 15, at her residence.

She was born Aug. 11, 1936, in Middlebury to Enos and Mattie (Yoder) Cross. She married Calvin Borntrager on May 27, 1956. He survives.

Also surviving are daughters Ruth (Kervin) Hershberger of Middlebury, Mary (Craig) Rufenacht of Ohio and Leah Borntrager of Frankfort; son Philip (Evelyn) Borntrager of Virginia; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and siblings Anna (Irvin) Yoder, Vernon (Arlene) Cross, Leroy (Esther) Cross and Joe (Alpha) Cross, all of Goshen, and Elmer Cross of Topeka. She was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother Sarah Ann Cross; son Nathan Borntrager; and siblings Daniel, George and Fannie Cross and Mary Schrock.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 2012, at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2012, at Townline Mennonite Church, Shipshewana. Services will be conducted by pastors Mel Eash, Andy Eversole and Dean Yoder. Burial will be in Townline Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Menno-Hof.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
April 16, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Bontreger, Elmer M.

Nov. 8, 1918 - June 25, 2012

SHIPSHEWANA - Elmer M. Bontreger, 93, died at 8:47 p.m. June 25, 2012, at his home.

He was born Nov. 8, 1918, to Menno and Susie (Miller) Bontreger. He married Edna Ellen Yoder on April 20, 1941. She died May 23, 1953. He married Viola Yoder on March 18, 1954. She died Aug. 31, 1985. He married Lydia Bontrager on May 16, 1987.

She survives, as do children Glen (Polly Anna) of Topeka, Eldon Roy (Sheila) of Minnesota, Perry (Mary Lou) and Vernon (Sue) Bontreger, both of LaGrange, Ora (Christine) of Michigan, Mary (Ez) Ropp of Middlebury, Waneta (Raymond) Yoder of Texas, Esther Ellen (Phillip) Yoder of Michigan, Edna Mae (Wilbur) Bontrager of Topeka, Freda (Lee) Richardson, Carolyn Bontreger and Ruth (Orla) Bontrager, all of Shipshewana; 45 grandchildren; 127 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.

Siblings David and Eli Bontreger, Molly Miller, Anna Schrock and Fannie Gingerich and son-in-law Elmer Eash are deceased.

Visitation is after 2 p.m. today, June 27, and all day Thursday at the family home, 3500 N. 500 W, Shipshewana, where the funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, with burial in Naylor Cemetery.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
June 27, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Borkholder, Joseph E.

Dec. 8, 1933 - Nov. 17, 2012

GOSHEN - Joseph E. Borkholder, 78, of Goshen, died Saturday morning, Nov. 17, 2012, at IU Health Goshen Hospital, where he was a patient.

He was born Dec. 8, 1933, in Nappanee to the late Eli and Catherine (Coblenz) Borkholder.

On May 2, 1957, Joseph married Lizzie Ann Hostetler in Middlebury. She died Jan. 17, 1997.

He married Betty Garvey on June 29, 2002.

Surviving are two daughters, Bertha (Al) Reinoehl of Union, Mich., and Joanna (Brian) Mast of Goshen; two sons, Vernon (Sherri) Borkholder of Goshen and Richard (Nancy) Borkholder of New Paris; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ada Borkholder of Nappanee and Amanda (Mervin) Lapp of Quaker City, Ohio; and two brothers, Raymond (Wilma) Borkholder of Nappanee and John (Marilyn) Borkholder of Middlefield, Ohio.

Joseph was preceded in death by four sisters, Anna Ropp, Sarah Borkholder, Emma Miller and Clara Hochstedler; and three brothers, Menno, Daniel and Jacob Borkholder.

Joseph was a cabinetmaker and general handyman.

He was a member at Bible Baptist Church in Wakarusa.

He was a sports enthusiast who liked watching sporting events on TV. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed spending time with his family.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, and for one hour prior the 10 a.m. funeral service on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, all at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. The Rev. David Harper of Bible Baptist Church will officiate.

Burial will follow in Yellow Creek Cemetery, Goshen.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or to American Heart Association.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 21, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Bower, Mildred L. Rush, 88, of Hatfield, Montgomery Co., PA died August 31, 2012 at Harleysville, Montgomery Co., PA. She was born March 28, 1924 at Plumsteadville, Bucks Co., PA to Raymond and Sallie (Leatherman) Rush. On September 1, 1951 she was married to Merton Souder Bower, who was born May 30, 1924 and died February 18, 1983.

Surviving are children: Dennis (wife Ruth) Bower; Carol Bower; Donald Bower; and Mary (and husband Scott) Rothenberger; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; four brothers: Willard (and wife, Sonja) Rush; Herbert Rush; Darwin "Barney" (and wife, Janice) Rush; and Harold Rush, and one sister: Ruth (and husband Harry "Bob") Moyer.

Two grandsons: Derek Bower and Travis Rothenberger, two sisters, Olive Rush and Jean Worth, and two brothers, Jacob Rush and Robert Rush preceded her in death.

She was employed by Dock Woods Community as a cook for 24 years.

Memorial services were held September 5, 2012 at Plains Mennnite Church, Hatfield, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Mike Derstine, Hatfield, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Bowman, Dan H.

Jan. 10, 1938 - Jan. 7, 2012

MIDDLEBURY - Dan H. Bowman, 73, of Middlebury, died at 7:20 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2012, at his home.

He was born Jan. 10, 1938, in Holmes County, Ohio, to Harvey and Elizabeth (Lehman) Bowman. On Nov. 3, 1959, he married Pollyanna Miller; she survives. Also surviving are five sons, Samuel (Leanna) Bowman of Hillsboro, Wis., Joseph (Lizzie Mae) Bowman of Middlebury, John (Rosanna) Bowman of South Boardman, Mich., and Daniel (Naomi) Bowman and Harvey Bowman. both of Middlebury; five daughters, Lizzie Ann (Urie) Miller of Middlebury, Mary (Freeman) Yoder of Hillsboro, Clara Bowman of Middlebury, Miriam (Isaac) Mishler of Hillsboro and Lydia (Aaron) Bontrager of Middlebury; 49 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Visitation will be after 2 p.m. today and all day Tuesday at the Vernon Bontrager home, 54244 C.R. 43, Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the Joseph Bowman home, 10755 C.R. 14, Middlebury. Services will be conducted by Bishop Perry Mast and home ministers. Burial will be in Mast Cemetery, Middlebury. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is assisting with arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Jan. 9, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Brandt, Eldon James, 84, of Yankton, SD died October 27, 2012 at Centerville, Turner Co., SD. He was born July 28, 1928 at Goessel, Kansas to William P. and Lillian (Bartell) Brandt. On January 29, 1955 in Philadelphia, Paraguay he was married to Anny Neufeld, who was born April 10, 1933 and survives.

Surviving are children, Bruce (Melody) Brandt, Merle (Gena) Brandt, Sidney (Mary) Brandt, seven grandchildren, sisters: Orletta Wiebe, Pearl (John) McConnell, Darlene (Lewis) Haney, and Joyce Barkman, and brothers: Raymond (Rosie) and John (Donita).

An infant brother Franklin preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held November 2, 2012 at Salem Mennonite Church Freeman Turner Co., SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Amy Waltner, Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Brant, Paul A., age 87 of Akron, PA died June 2, 2012 at the United Zion Retirement Community, Lititz, PA. He was the husband of the late Elva Mae Lehman Brandt who passed away on June 23, 2002. He was born in Deodate, PA, to Aaron & Ada Lesher Brandt.

He was a member of the Lebanon United Zion Church. Paul was a minister for 60 years in the United Zion denomination. In the past he had worked for the former Miller-Hess Shoe Factory of Akron, H.M. Stauffer & Sons of Leola and for the last 30 years he was a door to door salesman.

Surviving are two daughters: Doris M. wife of Merle D. Stoltzfus of Lititz, Jane L. wife of Edward N. Meyers of Hummelstown, 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 3 siblings: Elsie Snavely of Manheim, Roy husband of Kathleen Lefever Brandt of Lancaster, Harold husband of Martha Hoover Brandt of Elizabethtown.

He was preceded in death by a sister Lillian Kreider.

Funeral service will take place from the Elizabethtown United Zion Church, 401 East Park Street, Elizabethtown, PA on Wednesday, June 6 th at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Pleasant View Mennonite Cemetery of Manheim, PA.

Source: Shivery Funeral Home Paradise- Christina, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Breckbill, Parke L., 93, of Willow Street, Pa., died September 25, 2012, at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, PA. He was born May 27, 1919, in West Lampeter Twp. to David H. and Anna (Leaman) Breckbill. He married Mary S. (Meck) on Feb. 22, 1941. They were married for 57 years, when Mary died on January 21, 1999. Parke was a member of New Providence Mennonite Church, where he enjoyed teaching Sunday school and leading singing for many years.

Survived by his five children, H. Mervin, husband of Anna Ruth (Hostetter) Breckbill, of Holtwood, Miriam E. wife of Roy L. Peters, of Willow Street, Anna Mary Breckbill, of Willow Street, John David, husband of Susan (Gehman) Breckbill, of Ephrata, and P. Wilmer, husband of Susan (Nolt) Breckbill, of Annville, also 12 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, one sister, Marion wife of Clarence Rudy of Ephrata, three sisters-in-law, and one brother-in-law.

Preceding Parke in death were his parents, his wife Mary, one granddaughter, Carol Jane, a grandson, Carl Lynn, three brothers, Raymond Breckbill, and his first wife Bertha.
His second wife Edna (Keener) Breckbill of Manheim survives.

Also preceding Parke in death was a brother, Willis husband of Ina Ruth (Kraybill) Breckbill of Goshen, Ind., a brother Richard, husband of Porcia (Clark) Breckbill of Oxford, and one sister, Alice (Breckbill), wife of Roy Charles of Strasburg.

The funeral service was September 28, 2012, at the New Providence Mennonite Church, New Providence, PA. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery.

Source: Intelligencer Journal,
Lancaster New Era Newspapers, Lancaster, PA .
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Brenneman, Blanche Ellen, 87, of Kalona, Washington Co., Iowa died May 17, 2012 at the same place. She was born December 3, 1924 at Joetown, Johnson Co., Iowa to Henry and Minnie (Knepp) Brenneman.

Surviving: Four sisters, Ada Fisher of Kalona, Irene Brenneman of Kalona, Lois Gugel of Kalona, and Virginia Ann Ryan of Pinckney, MI; and 3 brothers David Brenneman of Kalona, Wallace Brenneman of Kalona, and James Brenneman of Denver, CO.

An infant sister, Mabel and a brother, Daniel preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held May 20, 2012 at Yoder-Powell Funeral Home, Kalona, Iowa with burial in Sharon Hill Cemetery, Kalona, Iowa.

Submitted by: Janice Hostetler, Kalona, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Brenneman, Dale M., 93, died May 29, 2012 at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona, IA. He was born August 11, 1918 in Kalona, IA to Manas and Lydia (Miller) Brenneman. On December 29, 1940 he married Iva Idella Schlabaugh in Kalona.

He has lived and farmed in the Kalona community all of his life. He was a member of the Sunnyside Mennonite Church where he taught Sunday School for many years. Dale served on the school board at Iowa Mennonite School.

Survived by his wife Idella of Kalona; three daughters - Carolyn Brenneman; Elaine Brenneman; Joyce (Lloyd) Bender; a son Richard (Chris) Brenneman all of Kalona; a daughter-in-law Lucinda (George) Hoskins of Wellman; nine grandchildren - Rodney Bender, Heather Bender, Heidi (Andrew) Willems, Elizabeth (Stephen) Fay, Cody (Kelcey Everson) Brenneman, Amanda (Troy) West, Nicholas (Jocelyn Figg) Brenneman, Tyler Brenneman, Patrick Brenneman; five great grandchildren - Makenzie Fay, Aubrey Fay, Chloe Fay, Simon Willems, Sawyer Brenneman; a sister Ruth Hershberger of Wellman; and a brother Leroy Brenneman of Kalona.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son Gordon Brenneman in April of 1994; five brothers - Norman, Ezra, Edwin, Floyd, Robert; and four sisters - Fannie Miller, Leta Miller, Amanda Nafziger and an infant.

Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday June 1, 2012 at the Sunnyside Mennonite Church in Kalona, IA. Pastor John King and Pastor Floyd Helmuth will officiate. Burial will be held prior to the service at 9:30 a.m. at the South Gingerich Cemetery in rural Kalona, IA.

Source: Yoder-Powell Funeral Home in Kalona, IA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Brenneman, Harry Mann, 78 of Westminster, SC went to be with the Lord, Friday evening, August 31, 2012 at Cottingham House Hospice, after a brief illness.

Harry was born February 27, 1934, as the only son of the late Isaac Jacob and Catharine (Katie) Mann Brenneman in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife Arlene Herr Brenneman whom he dearly loved. He is survived by his only sister Myrtle (Brenneman) Shenk of Lititz, Pennsylvania.

He was first a child of the Lord Jesus. He accepted the Lord as His Savior at New Danville Mennonite Church November 1948. Harry spent two years of 1-W service as a DHIA cow tester in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Harry and Arlene purchased a farm near Fairmount, Pennsylvania in 1957, and developed a Guernsey dairy farm which provided a wonderful setting for raising their six children.

In December of 1965, he was ordained Pastor for the Oak Shade Mennonite Congregation. In 1973, he was ordained Bishop for Willow Street District and served for nearly four years. He was administrator of Sharon Mennonite Bible Institute from 1979 to 1989.

In 1989, Dad's journey led him to South Carolina where he served as family worker for the Fair Play Camp School for five and one-half years. He also taught at Fair Play Christian School and helped on the church leadership team at the Fair Play Mennonite Church.

Harry is survived by six children who will miss his love, counsel and prayers - His one son, J. Richard Brenneman husband of Miriam, Quarryville, PA., and five daughters: Cynthia wife of Steven Brubaker, Guys Mills, PA; Dolores, wife of Loren Miller, Canon City, Colorado; Joyce, wife of Milford Yoder, Wolford North Dakota; Cathy, wife of Joe Bacher of Westminster, SC; and Lorraine Brenneman presently of Oldtown Maryland.

He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his twenty five grand children and one great-grand child.

Visitation and a memorial service was held at Foothills Fellowship, Westminster, SC September 2, 2012

Funeral Services will take place at Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren, 1392 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. with interment following in the Mechanic Grove Mennonite Cemetery. Viewings will be held at the church on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

Local arrangements entrusted to Dewald Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Quarryville. www.dewalds.com

Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era 9/3/2012
Lancaster, PA
FindAGrave # 96434045

Brooks, Sharon Kay Nunemaker

March 1, 1943 - Aug. 1, 2012

GOSHEN - Sharon K. Brooks, 69, Goshen, died at 5:45 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, at Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born March 1, 1943, to Willis and Miriam (Harter) Nunemaker in Elkhart County.

She married Allen D. Brooks on Aug. 15, 1964. He died July 27, 2010.

Surviving are children, David Brooks of Goshen, Michael (Karen) Brooks of West Lafayette and Cheryl (Robert Sturgill) Wise of Goshen; grandchildren Tara Wise, Connor, Jeremy and Ryan Brooks; father Willis Nunemaker of Wakarusa; sister Linda Nunemaker of Goshen; brothers Don (Shirley) Nunemaker of Wakarusa, Glen (Jill) Nunemaker of Nappanee, Paul (Melba) Nunemaker of Goshen and Lowell (Virginia) Nunemaker of Wakarusa; and sister-in-law Jan Nunemaker of Wakarusa.

Preceding her in death are her husband, Allen; mother Miriam Nunemaker; brother Ron Nunemaker; and niece Kari Nunemaker.

Sharon worked at the Wakarusa Public Library for 19 years. She was a member of the Holdeman Mennonite Church. She also volunteered at the Depot in Goshen for several years.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today, Aug. 3, 2012, at Rieth Rohrer Ehret Lienhart Funeral Home, 117 W. Waterford St., Wakarusa, and for one hour prior to the 10 a.m. service Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, at Holdeman Mennonite Church. Pastor BJ Leichty will officiate.

Burial will be in Olive (East) Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Wakarusa Public Library or Holdeman Mennonite Church. Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Aug. 3, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Brooks, Sharon K. Nunemaker, 69, of Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN died August 1, 2012 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN. She was born March 1, 1943 in Elkhart Co., IN to Willis and Miriam (Harter) Nunemaker. On August 15, 1964 she was married to Allen Brooks, who died July 27, 2010.

Surviving are her father, Willis Nunemaker; children: David Brooks, Cheryl (Robert Sturgill) Wise, and Michael (Karen) Brooks; four grandchildren, and siblings: Linda Nunemaker, Don (Shirley) Nunemaker, Glen (Jill) Nunemaker, Paul (Melba) Nunemaker, Lowell (Virginia) Nunemaker, and sister-in-law Jan Nunemaker.

Her mother, Miriam Nunemaker, a brother, Ron Nunemaker, and niece, Kari Nunemaker preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held August 4, 2012 at Holdeman Mennonite Church, Wakarusa, IN with burial in Olive Cemetery, Elkhart, IN.

Submitted by: Loretta Newcomer
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Brubacher, Ada, 104, of Cambridge, Ontario, Canada died February 15, 2012 at the same place. She was born July 18 1907 at Heidelberg, Ontario, Canada to Menno M. and Almeta (Good) Brubacher.

Her siblings, Abner Brubacher, Elizabeth Martin, Lucinda Cressman, Walter Brubacher, and Curtis Brubacher preceded her in death.

She was instrumental in helping to start the MCC Thrift Shop (Lancaster St., Kitchener), the first in Waterloo Region volunteering there until 90 years of age.

Memorial services were held February 25, 2012 at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, St. Jacobs, ON with burial in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, Three Bridges, ON.

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

Brubacher, Clayton M., 85 of Wallenstein, Ontario died March 1, 2012 at his home. Born to Israel and Mary (Martin) Brubacher. He was the husband of Melinda (Brubacher) Brubacher.

Survived by Mervin Brubacher, at home, Irene and Leonard Frey of RR 3, Listowel, Israel and Eileen Brubacher of RR 1, Wallenstein, Saleda and Willard Martin of RR 2, Drayton, Erma and Abner Horst of RR 3, Wallenstein, Allan and Violet Brubacher, Eli and Verna Brubacher, all of RR 2, Wallenstein. Also survived by 39 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Brother of Elsie Rudy, Saleda Martin, Alice Weber, and stepbrother of Lovina Martin, Alvin and Anna Bauman.

Predeceased by his parents, stepmother Magdalena Brubacher, two brothers, three sisters, and three brothers-in-law.

Friends called at his home on Friday, March 2nd from 12:00 – 7:00 p.m., where a family Funeral service was March 3, 2012 at Olivet Mennonite Meeting House with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, Ontario
Submitted and Edited by Leon Hertzler

Brubacker, Titus S., 85, of Ephrata, PA died May 5, 2012 at the residence of his nephew, Clyde Brubacker, in Snyder Co., PA. Born in Jackson Twp., Lebanon Co., PA to Aaron Auker Brubacker and Rebecca W. (Sensenig) Brubacker.

A member of Weaver Pike Mennonite Church, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., PA. Titus is survived by a brother, Luke S., husband of Ida Ann W. (Martin) Brubacker of Ephrata; a sister, Anna S., wife of Clarence W. Martin of Ephrata; three sister-in-laws: Eva, Mary and Lena Brubacker, all of Snyder Co. PA; and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by seven brothers: Harvey S., Leroy S., Amon S., Amos S., Phares S., Rufus S. and Aaron S. Brubacker, and two sisters: Martha S. Martin and Katie S. Gehman.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday May 9, 2012 from the Frank M. Hoover residence at 9:00 AM with further services at 9:30 AM from the Weaver Pike Mennonite Church, with Bishop Joseph S. Weaver officiating. Interment was in the Weaver Pike Mennonite Cemetery, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., PA.

Source: Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Brubaker, Donald L., 66, of Lititz, PA, died February 3, 2012. Don was born in East Rapho Township on April 19th, 1945 to Lester M. Brubaker and Verna G. Brubaker-Ginder. He was the loving husband of Lyndell L. (Landis) Brubaker. They celebrated 46 years of marriage on December 4, 2012. Don was an active member of Crossroads Community Fellowship (formerly known as Hess Mennonite Church) serving throughout the years as a deacon, associate pastor, treasurer, Sunday school teacher and youth group leader. Don served two years in 1-W service in Boston, MA from 1965-1967. He was also instrumental in the establishment of Sonshine Child Development Center, a ministry of CCF, serving as treasurer and board member for over 20 years. Don also served as board member and treasurer of Gateway Evangelistic Ministries and was currently serving as a board member for Woodcrest Retre

Survived by his wife, his mother and his five children, Darrell L. (Kimberly Bortz), Lititz, Doreen L. (George Taylor), East Fallowfield, Douglas L. (Jennifer Tomaszewski), Denver, Dwight L. (Sara Steffy), Newmanstown, and Dustin L., Lititz; 12 grandchildren; his brothers, Gerald G. (Mary B.), York, Ray G. (Martha Jane), Ephrata; and a sister, Phyllis A. Clugston (Kenneth), Manheim.

A life celebration service was February 9, 2014 at Crossroads Community Fellowship Church, Lititz, PA with pastors Kyle Buckwalter, Nelson Martin and Glen Sell officiating. Interment will take place in the Hess Mennonite Cemetery.

Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata, PA
Submitted and Edited by Leon Hertzler

Brubaker, Ethel Mae Graybill, 84, of Mifflintown, PA died August 17, 2012, at her home. Born Jan. 13, 1928, in Walker Twp., Juanita Co., PA to Ira and Lucy (Brubaker) Graybill.

She is survived by: her husband, Darwin D. Brubaker, whom she married Feb. 27, 1949; four children, Larry Brubaker and wife, Pat, of Port Royal, Peggy Palm, of Mifflintown, Susie Sharp and husband, Willis, of Stoystown, and Steve Brubaker and wife, Denise, of Missouri; one brother, Chester Graybill and wife, Ruth, of Souderton; one sister, Esther Peachey and husband, Leonard, of Belleville; eleven grandchildren, Jim, Robin, Curt, Phoebe, Megan, Amanda, John, Chad, Doug, Anthony and Jacob; and five great-grandchildren, Carson, Mackenzee, Khloe, Addysin and Jakob.

She was preceded in death by four siblings, Anna E. Saner, Donald Graybill, Alma Brubaker and Wilbur Graybill.

She was a member of Lost Creek Mennonite Church, a Sunday school teacher, Bible school teacher and a church trustee.

Funeral was August 21, 2012 at Lost Creek Mennonite Church, with Pastor Sherman Stoltzfus and Pastor Roy Brubaker officiating. Interment was in Lost Creek Mennonite Cemetery. Oakland Mills, PA

Source: Lewistown Sentinel Lewistown, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Brubaker, Grace Martin, 38, of Richland, PA, died Monday, March 26, 2012 in her home. She was the wife of Leonard Z. Brubaker, and married April 3, 1993.

She was born in West Reading, PA on April 10, 1973, a daughter of Martha O. Martin Martin of Myerstown and the late Raymond H. Martin. Grace was a homemaker and a member of the Martin's Mennonite Church of the Weaverland Conference.

Surviving in addition to her mother and husband are children, Jordan Michael Brubaker, Jalisa Michelle Brubaker and Joel Matthew Brubaker; sisters, Loretta wife of Ira Martin of Waterloo, NY; Elva wife of Lester Zimmerman of Newmanstown; Verna wife Irvin Ringler of Denver; Susan wife of Lamar Zimmerman of Myerstown; Martha wife of Leon Ray Zimmerman of Myerstown; brothers, Leon husband of Thelma Martin of Cayuga, NY; Marlin husband of Wilma Martin of Myers-town. She was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Merle Brubaker.

Funeral service will be held on Friday at 9:30 AM in the Martin's Mennonite Church, Church Road, Womelsdorf, PA. Interment will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. Viewing on Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Fairview Mennonite Reception Center, 141 Jackson Road, Lebanon, PA. Please omit flowers. Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. is handling her arrangements.

Intelligencer Journal - 3/27/2012
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Brubaker, John D., 87, of 1622 Bowmansville Road, Mohnton, died at his home on Saturday, April 14, 2012.

Born in East Earl Twp., he was the son of the late Daniel and Maggie (Shirk) Brubaker. He was married 59 years on Jan. 13 to Alta (Zimmerman) Brubaker. His first wife, Esther (Shirk) Brubaker, died July 4, 1951.

John retired as a farmer and then worked as a carpenter for many years. He was a member of the Bowmansville Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.

Surviving in addition to his wife are 13 children, Ivan, married to Mary (Weaver) Brubaker of Canandaigua, NY, Irvin, married to Naomi (Brubacher) Brubaker of Narvon, Allen, married to Lydia Ann (Martin) Brubaker of Narvon, Reuben, married to Dorcas (Sauder) Brubaker of Mohnton, Raymond, married to Emma (Martin) Brubaker of Denver, Paul, married to Alda (Martin) Brubaker of Colby, WI, Adin, married to Marian (Martin) Brubaker of Mohnton, Melvin, married to Lydia Ann (Shirk) Brubaker of East Earl, Warren, married to Mary (Shirk) Brubaker of East Earl, Miriam, married to Edwin Newswanger of Narvon, Elam, married to Norma (Zimmerman) Brubaker of Mohnton, Irene, married to Isaac Burkholder of Kutztown, and Erma, married to Lamar Zimmerman of Charles City, IA; 69 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren; and four sisters, Martha, married to Levi Martin of Morgantown, Lizzie Sensenig of Mifflinburg, Anna Newswanger of Narvon, and Mabel Hursh of New Holland.

Preceding him in death are two sons, Harlan and Isaac; four grandchildren; four brothers, Menno, Amos, Eli, and Wayne; and four sisters, Minnie Brubaker, Katie Brubaker, Ada Martin, and Leah Brubaker.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 20 at 9 a.m. at the home of Melvin Brubaker, 429 Brown Road, East Earl with further services at 9:30 a.m. at the Weaverland Mennonite Church with the Bishop Elam Zimmerman officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Thursday, April 19 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the late home, 1622 Bowmansville Road, Mohnton. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.

Intelligencer Journal - 4/16/2012
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Brubaker, Martha J. Wagner, 85, New Holland, PA formerly of Lancaster, died November 28, 2012 at Garden Spot Village.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Christian H. Brubaker, to whom she had been married for 21 years. Born 1927 in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., PA to David and Cora (Miller) Wagner.

She was a member of Akron Mennonite Church and a volunteer at Mennonite Central Committee Material Resource Center.

Surviving are two step-children: Brooks C. married to Audrey (Singer) Brubaker, Lancaster, and Pamela J. married to Gregory Reich, Schwenksville and three grand children.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Wagner and Marian Kauffman and a brother Paul Wagner.

A memorial service was December 1, 2012 at 11 AM at the Akron Mennonite Church, Akron, PA with Pastors Jim S. Amstutz and Michelle Dula officiating. Interment was Saturday December 1, 2012 at 9:30 AM. in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery, Millersville, PA.

Source: Lancaster OnLine
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Brubaker, Paul E.

ROMULUS, NY - Paul E. Brubaker, 54, died unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, November 14, 2012.

Calling hours will be held at Finger Lakes Fellowship Center, Route 414, Seneca Falls, NY from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 18, 2012. Funeral services will be held at Fayette Mennonite Church, 2233 Yellow Tavern Road, Waterloo, NY on Monday, November 19, 2012, at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in Fayette Mennonite Cemetery next to Paul's church.

Arrangements are under the direction of Doran Funeral Home, Seneca Falls, N.Y.

Paul was born on January 11, 1958, in Myerstown, the son of Ruth Martin Brubaker and the late Melvin Brubaker. He was a self-employed truck driver and was a bus driver for the Mennonite Disaster Services. He was a member of the Fayette Mennonite Church, Waterloo, NY.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Nancy Martin Brubaker of Romulus, NY; four daughters, Joy (Ernest) Martin of Waterloo, NY, Jayna (Mervin) Horning of Savannah, NY; Janita (Joseph) Martin of Wolcott, NY, and Jean Brubaker at home; one son, Jerry (Joanne) Brubaker of Waterloo, N; 21 grandchildren; seven sisters, Erma (Amos) Hahn of East Earl, Irene (Edgar) Gingrich of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, Lavina (Elvin) Martin of Narvon, Vera (Dale) Hoover of Litite, Marion (Louis Earl) Martin of Myerstown, Anna (Lester) Horst of Romulus, NY, Mary (Noah) Martin of Morgantown; one brother, David (Carol) Brubaker of Lebanon.

He was predeceased by his father, Melvin Brubaker who died in 2003 and one granddaughter, Jalisa Martin who died in 2000.

Lebanon Daily News - 11/16/2012
Lebanon, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Brubaker, Raymond S., 82, of Lancaster, died November 4, 2012. Born February 13, 1930 in Rapho Township, Lancaster Co., PA to Levi and Anna Stauffer Brubaker. Raymond was the loving husband of Ruth E. Buchen Brubaker and they observed their 62nd wedding anniversary in August of this year. He was a member of Erisman Mennonite Church, Manheim, PA.

Surviving in addition to his wife, is a son, Ray A. husband of Kathleen Stoltzfus Brubaker of Mount Joy, two daughters: Cheryl wife of Ronald Buser of Thomasville, Lucy M. Brubaker of Lancaster, four grandchildren: Kari Stover, Daryl Harnish, Nolan Harnish, Sara Buser, four great grandchildren: Landon, Andy, Nyleigh, Janelle, a brother, Harold husband of Virginia Brubaker of Manheim, and a sister, Anna wife of J. Mark Martin of Manheim.

Preceding him in death is a brother, Glenn Brubaker, and a sister, Vera Frey.

A memorial service was November 8, 2012 at the Erisman Mennonite Church, Manheim, Interment was in the adjoining church cemetery

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

Brunk, Milford Franklin, 90, of Bluffton, Ohio, died Dec. 5, 2012. He was born June 9, 1922, in Biglerville, Pa., to Christian and Jeannette Leakey Brunk. He was the oldest of six siblings. He married Beatrice Hartman on June 19, 1948, in Wissemborg, France, during the last year of a two-year term with Mennonite Central Committee where he was part of a post-war reconstruction unit. They had three children: one son, Rene', and two daughters, Susie (Bob) Swartley and Jeannette.

No services or visitation was held.
Tributes-com/ Blufftonicon-com
Submitted and Edited by Leon Hertzler

Burkholder, David H. (Bertha), 84, of 582 N. Railroad Ave., New Holland, died Sunday, April 15, 2012 at his home after a lengthy illness.

Born in Earl Twp., he was the son of the late David Z. and Lizzie (Horning) Burkholder. His wife, Bertha W. (Horst) Burkholder, died March 17, 1993.

David was a farmer and a member of the New Holland Old Order Mennonite Church.

Surviving is a son, Paul H., married to Mary Ann (Newswanger) Burkholder of New Holland; 8 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and two sisters, Eva Zimmerman of Ephrata, and Katie, married to Rufus Martin of Mifflinburg.

Preceding him in death are four brothers, Moses, Levi, Weaver, and Daniel; and six sisters, Annie Martin, Lizzie Leinbach, Maria Reiff, Martha Hoover, Lydia Leinbach, and Ida Shirk.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 20 at 9 a.m. at the late home with further services at 9:30 a.m. at the New Holland Old Order Mennonite Church with the Bishop Titus H. Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held at the late home on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.

Intelligencer Journal - 4/16/2012
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Burkholder, David H. (Edna), age 90, left this earth for heaven praising the Lord on Friday, March 23, 2012 after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Noah N. and Martha Horst Burkholder. He was married to the late Edna Gehman Burkholder. David was born June 3, 1921. They were married 58 years.

David started the DeShopping Van, which were stores on wheels. He then opened Ephrata East End Mart in 1966. This store is still operated by the family.

In 1983 after retiring David started a personal Evangelism ministry. He visited retirement and nursing homes, shut-ins, hospitals, and jails. He transported people to the doctor or hospital and helped the less fortunate with financial needs.

David was a member at Carpenters Community Church in Talmage and Life Gate Church in Elizabethtown.

He conducted many funerals, some weddings, and was always preaching and teaching about Jesus Christ.

David was awarded an honorary doctorate degree in evangelism by PTL Indian Bible College.

In his later years he still found the business of the family store interesting and loved to visit the store and visit with the customers.

He is survived by five children: daughter Rachel G., wife of Rev. Irvin Martin, Jr., Mt. Airy, MD, son Paul G. husband of Sandi Marks Burkholder, of Ephrata, daughter Rhoda G. of Ephrata, daughter Orpha G. of Ephrata, daughter Virgie G., wife of Irvin M. Hurst of Ephrata; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren.

Also surviving are three sisters, Lena Nolt of Farmersville, Emma Weaver of Lititz, and Mary Esch of Ephrata.

Friends will be received at Metzler Mennonite Church, 515 West Metzler Road, Ephrata, PA from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27 and from 9-10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 28. Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 28 at Metzler's. Additional memorial services will be held on Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 6 p.m. at Life Gate Church, 5636 Bossler Rd., Elizabethtown, PA.

Intelligencer Journal - 3/25/2012
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by Robert Fish

Burkholder, Elvin R. age 83, of Dalton, formerly of Orrville, OH died Feb. 28, 2012.

He was born on March 7, 1928, in Smithville, OH to Raymond and Esta (Kornhaus) Burkholder. He was united in marriage to Ada M. Zuercher on April 28, 1956, at the Kidron Mennonite Church. She died November 26, 2009. He was a member of Martins Mennonite Church.

Survived by his children, Luella (Ray) Steiner and Glenn (Karen) Burkholder, both of Orrville, OH and Milan (Sherry) Burkholder of Dalton, OH; grandchildren, William (Erica) Steiner, Andrew (Laura) Steiner, Timothy (Angela) Steiner, Daniel (Melissa) Steiner, Melissa Burkholder, and Carl Burkholder; great-grandchildren, Kason, Triston, Quintin, Melodie and Bryten Steiner.

Funeral service was March 3, 2012 at Martins Mennonite Church with Pastor Randy Murray officiating. Burial will take place in Martins Mennonite cemetery near Orrville, OH.

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

Burkholder, George O., 89, of Ephrata, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2012, at his residence. Born in Ephrata Township, he was the son of the late Daniel and Rebecca (Oberholtzer) Burkholder and was the husband of Anna Mary (Nolt) Burkholder. A farmer and tinsmith, George was a member of Martindale Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference. In addition to his wife, George is survived by a son, Lester N., husband of Annie H. (Zimmerman) Burkholder of Ephrata; four daughters: Mary Ellen, wife of Clarence S. Weaver of Martinsburg, PA; Erma N., wife of Norman N. Shirk of New Holland; Ida Ann, wife of Marvin W. Martin of Versailles, MO; and Etta N., wife of John Mark Martin of New Holland; daughter-in-law, Floretta Mae (Martin) Burkholder of Shiloh, OH; 28 grandchildren, 66 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, and sister, Ruth Snyder of Kutztown. He was preceded in death by son, Ammon N. Burkholder, 1 grandchild, 6 great-grandchildren, five brothers: Harvey, Joseph, Eli, Samuel and John Daniel Burkholder; and two sisters: Anna Mary Weaver and Katie Sensenig. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the late residence, 1025 Frys Road, Ephrata. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 starting at 9:00 AM at the late residence with further services at 9:30 AM from the Martindale Old Order Mennonite Church, 905 Martindale Road, Martindale, with Bishop Titus Martin officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 6/4/2012
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Burkholder, John Eber, 99, of Chambersburg, PA and formerly of Maugansville, MD died June 4, 2012, at Menno Haven, Chambersburg. He was the husband of the late Violet Shank Burkholder who preceded him in death on January 16, 2009. Born on July 7, 1912, in Hagerstown, MD to Henry S. and Mary G. Horst Burkholder.

In 1936, in Maugansville, he opened and operated Burkholder's Floor Covering. In the early 1950's, the business moved to its present location on Pennsylvania Avenue. He was a member of Salem Ridge Community Church, Greencastle, PA. In later years he and his wife to many parts of the world on mission trips.

Survived by his children, Marlin Burkholder and wife Charlotte of Harrisonburg, Virginia, Jean Peifer and husband Ken of Hagerstown, Maryland, and Joyce Burkholder of Lancaster, Pennsylvania; six grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren; as well as his older sister, Edith Burkholder of Maugansville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was June 8, 2012 at Salem Ridge Community Church, Greencastle, PA. Chaplain Vernon D. Isner, of Menno-Haven, assisted by Rev. Galen H. Lehman and Rev. Roger I. Martin, will officiate. Interment will follow in the church yard.

Source: Harold M. Zimmerman &
Son Funeral Home, Greencastle, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Burkholder, Josephine Miriam "Jo" Augsburger, 80 of Bluffto, Ohio died Aug. 19, 2012 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. She was born Oct. 15, 1932 in Bluffton to Walter and Leona (Burkholder) Augsburger. On Nov. 1, 1952 she married Howard Burkholder and he died Sept. 7, 2007. She attended St. John Mennonite Church, Pandora and was a member of Pandora Missionary Church.

Survivors include three daughters Jane (Judge) Hollon of Lima. Joyce (Phil) Marks of Delphos, Janet (Jay) Lugibihl of Beaverdam; three sons Arthur (Jolene) Burkholder of Elida, Earl (Beth) Burkholder of Columbia City, Indiana, Paul (Cheryl) Burkholder of Pandora; 18 grandchildren; a sister ,Lavaun Altman of Findlay.

She was preceded in death by two sisters Grace Reynolds and Coleen Seyer and three brothers, Glenn Augsburger, Harley Augsburger and Wade Augsburger.

Services were August 19, 2012 at St. John Mennonite Church, Pandora. William Herr and Rev. Lynn Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Pandora.

Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton, Ohio
Subitted and Edited by Leon Hertzler

Burkholder, Kirsten Noelle, infant daughter of H. Daniel and Priscilla (Siegrist) Burkholder, of Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, February 18, 2012. She is safe and secure in the arms of Jesus. God took her straight to heaven because her passport was already signed 2000 years ago by the blood of Jesus. Her parents were formerly from Manheim.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by one sister, Laurie, at home; paternal grandparents, Melvin and Ellen (Martin) Burkholder of Cambridge Springs, PA; maternal grandparents, Raymond and Virginia (Mummau) Siegrist of Brownfield, ME; and paternal great grandparents,Titus and Anna (Sensenig) Burkholder of Gordonville, PA.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the White Oak Mennonite Church, 2456 Newport Road, Manheim. Interment will be in the White Oak Mennonite Cemetery. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 2/24/2012
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Burkholder, Kevin Mark

April 30, 2002 - March 25, 2012

WAKARUSA - Kevin Mark Burkholder, 9, of 64410 C.R. 3, Wakarusa, died at 9:49 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2012, at Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Room, following an accident at home.

He was born April 30, 2002, at Elkhart to Jason F. and Beth A. Reed Burkholder. Kevin was a 4th grade student at Harrison Christian School.

He is survived by his parents; a sister, Krista Burkholder, at home; and brothers Karl and Kurt Burkholder, also at home; grandparents Frank and Lois Reed of Manhein, Pa., and Daniel and Elizabeth Burkholder of Goshen; and a great-grandmother, Dorothy Shank of Myerstown, Pa.

Family and friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Grove Conservative Mennonite Church on C.R. 38 in Goshen and for one hour prior to the 10 a.m. funeral service which will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church. Pastor Randall Riegsecker and the Home Ministry of the church will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

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

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
March 27, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Burkholder, Leroy James, 33, of Ephrata, PA died January 20, 2012, at Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Lancaster, PA. He was raised by his adoptive mother, Anna S. Burkholder, with whom he resided.

Survived by his adoptive mother and his three children: Meranda Lynn Burkholder, Brianna Marie Burkholder, and Damien James Burkholder, all at home; a brother, James Rhoades; a sister, Michelle, wife of Thomas Walton of Knauers, PA; four nieces and two nephews.

Funeral service was January 26, 2012 the Muddy Creek Mennonite Church, with Pastors Richard Hoover, Elvin Horst, Jolan Martin and Wilmer Burkholder officiating. Burial was in Muddy Creek Mennonite Cemetery, Denver, PA.

Source: Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Burkholder, Nelson Reuben, 97, of Stuarts Draft, Virginia died December 18, 2012 at the same place. He was born November 6, 1915 in Augusta County, Virginia to Reuben and Effie (Grove) Burkholder. He was married to Ruth Sandridge, who is deceased. His second mariage was to Joan Lowry also deceased.

Surviving are children, Nancy & Kenneth Humphreys, Pat Eagle; Linda & Bill Faistenhammer (step-daughter) 12 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

A step-daughter, Debbie Creef preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held December 21, 2012 at Springdale Mennonite Church, Waynesboro, Virginia, with burial in Hildebrand Mennonite Cemetery, Augusta County, Virginia.

Submitted by: Nancy Stoll, Waynesboro, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Byler, Elmer J.

Feb. 3, 1923 - July 13, 2012

NAPPANEE - Elmer J. Byler, 89, of Nappanee, died at 12:55 p.m. Friday, July 13, 2012, at his residence after suffering a stroke.

He was born Feb. 3, 1923, in Nappanee, to John and Lovina Burkholder Byler. He married Anna Chupp on March 27, 1947.

He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Mr. Byler is survived by his wife; daughters Marietta (Ray) Couch of Yacolt, Wash., Ruth (Crist) Helmuth of Penrose, Colo., Barbara (Paul) Troyer of Bourbon and Nora (Duane) Miller of Nappanee; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Elizabeth Byler of Shipshewana. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Joe and Lester Byler, sisters Lydia Mae Miller and Marry Miller, and grandchildren Kent and Todd Helmuth and Caralee Troyer.

Family and friends may call all day today, July 15, at the Duane Miller residence, 9625 W. Hepton Road. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 16, at Miller's. Officiating will be Home Ministry of the Old Order Amish Church, and burial will be in Weldy Cemetery.

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

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
July 15, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Byler, Miriam L. Smoker, 90, of Montrose, Montrose Co., CO died October 13, 2012 at the same place.

She was born January 16, 1922 at Christiana, Lancaster Co., PA to Daniel M. and Sadie M. (Smoker) Smoker. Daniel was born October 27, 1893 and died September 11, 1960. Sadie was born November 13, 1893 and died May 3, 1989.

On July 25, 1942 at Ephrata, Lancaster Co., PA Miriam was married to Chester L. Byler, who was born October 9, 1922 and died May 10, 2002 deceased.

Surviving are children, Daughter-in-law Sarah Byler, Janice Auker and husband Sam, Jason Byler, and Jon Byler and wife Julie, nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and three brothers, Vernon Smoker and wife Ada Nancy, Dale Smoker and wife Ruth, and Donald Smoker.

Three sons, James Byler, Gerald (Jerry) Byler, and Chester Wynn Byler (infant), four sisters, Viola Smoker, Verdna Smoker (infant), Sara Stoltzfus, and Ann Forman, and a brother, Leroy Smoker preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held October 20, 2012 at Valley Baptist Church, Montrose, CO with burial in Grand View Cemetery, Montrose, CO.

Submitted by: Don Smoker, Phoenix, AZ
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Byler, Verda E. Fisher, 99, of Honey Brook, PA died May 23, 2012 at the same place of congestive heart failure. She was born April 30, 1913 to Stephen and Barbara Lavina (Hooley) Fisher. She was married to Marcus E. Byler, who was born May 11, 1911 and died December 2, 1977.

Surviving are children, James & Darlene Hostetter Byler, John David & Denise Byler, and Robert & Deborah Hummer Byler, and 12 grandchildren.

A son, M. Elvin Byler preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held May 26, 2012 at Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Atglen, Chester County, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Marilyn Umble, Atglen, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Byler, Verda E. Fisher, 99, formerly of Gap, PA died May 23, 2012 at Tel Hai Retirement Community. She was the wife of Marcus E. Byler who passed away on December 2, 1977. She was born in Salem, TX, to Stephen S. & Barbara Lavina Hooley Fisher.

She was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church of Atglen, PA where in the past she was a Sunday School Teacher and was a member of the sewing circle. Along with her late husband they operated a food market and locker plant in Gap for 20 years. Also with her husband they were one of the founding members of the Tel Hai Retirement Community and Camp. She was a Gray Lady Volunteer at the Lancaster General Hospital for many years.

Surviving are 3 sons: James F. husband of Darlene Hostetter Byler, John D. husband of Denise Arent Byler, Robert S. husband of Deborah Hummer Byler all of Gap, 12 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 4 siblings: D. Edwin husband of Suzi Bellville Fisher of Shunk, PA, Helen L. wife of Richard Ours of Harrisonburg, VA, Harold L. husband of Phyllis Groff Fisher and Vernon J. husband of Thelma Spotts Fisher both of Gap.

She was preceded in death by a son M. Elvin Byler, 8 siblings: Grace Suter, Ruth Hershey, Mabel Kennel, Lester, Alvin, Kenneth, Ralph and Harry Fisher.

A memorial service was May 26, 2012 at Maple Grove Mennonite Church. Interment was held prior to the memorial service in the Maple Grove Mennonite Cemetery Atglen, PA.

Source: Shivery Funeral Home, Paradise & Christina, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

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