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 C to F
July 19, 1925 - Jan. 1, 2012
GOSHEN — Maxine Mae Carlson, 86, died Sunday afternoon at Greencroft Healthcare. She had been ill the past two years.
She was born July 19, 1925, in Alto, Mich., to the late John and Beulah (Norris) McCulloch. She married George H. Carlson on March 24, 1945, in Romeo, Mich.
He survives along with two daughters, Juanita Graser, Taylor, Mich. and Connie (Donald) Garber, Goshen; a son, Bruce (Pamela) Carlson, Rochester Hills, Mich.; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by sister Patricia Kiel and two brothers, Edward and Raymond McCulloch.
A registered nurse, Mrs. Carlson worked in long-term care, retiring in 1987 as head nurse at Shawnee Manor, Lima, Ohio. A graduate of North Central Michigan College, she was a member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Goshen. She enjoyed oil painting.
Friends may call from 1:30 until the 3 p.m. funeral service Wednesday at The Gathering Place at Evergreen Place, Greencroft campus, Goshen. Pastor Dick Rinearson of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church will officiate.
Cremation will follow the service and cremains will be scattered at a later date at Greencroft Memorial Gardens in Goshen.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Parkinson Disease Association, Midwest Chapter.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Jan. 3, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surived her husband Amos of over 67 years and 11 children, James R. Charles, husband of Beverly, of Leola; Kenneth E. Charles, husband of Marianne, of Lancaster; Luke J. Charles, husband of Sue, of Holtwood; Rachel L. Kreider, of Manheim; Paul M. Charles, husband of Nancy, of Hummelstown; Grace M., wife of Noah Sensenig, of West Jefferson, OH; Mark D. Charles, husband of Janice, of Washington Boro; Faith M., wife of Luke Stauffer, of Akron; J. Michael Charles, husband of Carolyn, of Canton; A. Larry Charles, husband of Marilyn, of East Earl and Ruth E., wife of Barry Martin, of Stevens; a brother, Ephraim Hernley, husband of Mabel, of Mount Joy as well as 27 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.
A memorial Service was December 28, 2012 at Pleasant View Retirement Community in the Hoffer Auditorium, Manheim, PA. Private Casket Interment will be in Habecker's Mennonite Cemetery, Manor Twp lancaster Co., PA at the convenience of the family.
Source; Lancaster OnLine, Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Jan. 28, 1924 - Aug. 4, 2012
GOSHEN - Freeman E. Christner, 88, of Goshen, died of natural causes at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in his home.
Freeman was born Jan. 28, 1924, to Eli J. and Polly (Yoder) Christner in Middlebury.
In 1947, he married Waneta Miller. Following her death he married LaVerta Gerber. After her death he then married Arlene Hartzler Keim in 1990.
Surviving is his wife Arlene; brother Vernon; children Shirleen (Ron) Weaver, Gary (Nedra) Christner and Connie (Seth) Kauffman; six stepchildren, Kay (Randy) Nusbaum, Becky (Jeff) Bryan, Tom (Debbie) Gerber, Carolyn Sprunger, Darlene (Mike) Affolder and Gary (Verna) Gerber; four grandchildren, Jennifer (Heath) Miller, Kris (Rob) Henschen, Adrian (Chris) Fisher and Emily (Jeff Moore) Christner; 13 stepgrandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren.
Freeman was preceded in death by his first two wives, Waneta and LaVerta; a brother, Wilbur Christner; and his parents, Eli and Polly Christner.
After his retirement, Freeman had a variety of interesting jobs which he enjoyed. He liked having new experiences and enjoyed staying active and busy.
Freeman volunteered for numerous organizations such as MCC in Akron, Pa.; doing maintenance at Wilderness Wind, a spiritual retreat in northern Minnesota; at Children's Bible Mission in Florida; and working at Camp Friedenswald in southern Michigan.
He and Arlene spent a number of winters at their home in Florida and then moved to Greencroft in 2008.
Visitation will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, 2012, at Evergreen Place, 1300 Greencroft Drive, Goshen. Friends and family are invited to a memorial service to celebrate the life of Freeman at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012, at Eighth Street Mennonite Church, 602 S. 8th St., Goshen. Officiating will be Pastors Kevin Farmwald and Brenda Sawatzky Paetkau.
Cremation has taken place.
Private burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Topeka.
Memorial contributions may be donated to Goldenrod MDC, 1514 College Ave., Goshen, IN 46526 or to the Children's Bible Mission, Camp Gilead, Polk City, FL 33868.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
August 7, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Christner, Freeman E., 88, of Goshen, IN died August 4, 2012 from natural causes, at the same place. He was born January 28, 1924 at Middlebury, IN to Eli J. and Polly (Yoder) Christner. On April 14, 1990 at Goshen, IN he was married to Arlene Hartzler Keim, who was born August 26, 1925 and survives.
He is survived by his wife Arlene; children, Shirleen (Ron) Weaver, Gary (Nedra) Christner, Connie (Seth) Kauffman; six stepchildren, Kay (Randy) Nusbaum, Becky (Jeff) Bryan, Tom (Debbie) Gerber, Carolyn Sprunger, Darlene (Mike) Affolder and Gary (Verna) Gerber; four grandchildren, Jennifer (Heath) Miller, Kris (Rob) Henschen, Adrian (Chris) Fisher and Emily (Jeff Moore) Christner; 13 stepgrandchildren; and a number of great grandchildren, and one brother, Vernon.
Freeman was preceded in death by his first two wives, Waneta (Miller) Christner and LaVerta (Gerber) Christner, and a brother, Wilbur.
Memorial services were held August 25, 2012 at Eighth Street Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN
with burial in Maple Grove Cemetery Topeka, LaGrange Co., IN.
Submitted by: Jama Brookmyer Graber, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children: James (Myra) Christner, George (Marcia) Christner, Mary, (David "Trapper") Letherman, Bonnie Christner, and Carol (Greg) Hooley, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a brother, Ivan (Wilma) Leichty.
Two sisters and two brothers preceded her in death.
A homemaker, she was a member of Clinton Frame Mennonite Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and making comforters for them. She also enjoyed gardening and cooking.
Memorial services were held August 13, 2012 at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Miller Eight-Square Cemetery, Goshen, IN
Submitted by: Diane Lockwood, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Christner, Martha P. Leichty
Oct. 14, 1928 - Aug. 9, 2012
GOSHEN - Martha P. Christner, 83, passed away after an extended illness Thursday afternoon, Aug. 9, 2012, at her home.
She was born Oct. 14, 1928, to Samuel and Clara (Harshberger) Leichty in Goshen. She married Levi "Lee" Christner in Wolcottville. He preceded her in death on July 22, 2001.
She is survived by two sons, James (Myra) Christner of Syracuse and George (Marcia) Christner of Goshen; three daughters, Mary (David "Trapper") Letherman of Milford, and Bonnie Christner and Carol (Greg) Hooley, both of Goshen; six grandchildren, Valerie (Kelly) Anglemyer of Goshen, Rick (Annette) Christner of U.S. Army Fort Riley, Kan., Ryan (Sara) Christner of Syracuse, Katy (Casey) Fillinger of Perryville, Md., and Kellie Christner and Josh Hooley, both of Goshen; three great-grandchildren, Jenna Fillinger, Darcy Christner and Aspen Anglemyer; and a brother, Ivan (Wilma) Leichty of Middlebury.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and two brothers.
A homemaker, Mrs. Christner was a member of Clinton Frame Mennonite Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and making comforters for them. She also enjoyed gardening and cooking.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, and 9 to 9:45 a.m. Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church. A 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, funeral service will be at the church. Pastors Terry Diener and Linda Miller will officiate. Burial will follow in Miller 8 Square Cemetery, Goshen.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice.
Yoder Culp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Aug. 11, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Feb. 27, 1919 - Dec. 31, 2012
NAPPANEE - Andrew J. Chupp, 93, of Nappanee, died at 6:50 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2012.
He was born Feb. 27, 1919, in Kansas to Joseph C.S. and Amanda (Detweiler) Chupp. He married Clara Slabaugh on Dec. 30, 1947, in Nappanee. She preceded him in death May 12, 1994.
Surviving are sons Eldon Chupp and Alvin Chupp, both of Milford, and Joseph (Sue) Chupp of Elkhart; daughters Carol (Charles) Westerman of North Webster, Fannie Mae (Mervin) Miller and Katherine (Steven) Miller, both of Goshen, Ina (Vernon) Bontrager of Nakomis, Fla., Wilma (Lynn) Hivel and Treva Chupp, both of Nappanee and Erma (Bob) Stevens of Sarasota, Fla.; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and brothers John (Esther) Chupp of Nappanee and Harvey (Nancy) Chupp of Eden Prairie, Minn.
Family and friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at the Darryl Hochstetler residence, 13991 N. 700 W,, Nappanee, where funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2013.
Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Jan. 2, 2013
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Dec. 30, 1935 - July 13, 2012
GOSHEN - Emma D. Chupp, 76, passed away early Friday morning at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born Dec. 30, 1935, in Shipshewana to Andrew and Anna (Yoder) Chupp.
She is survived by three sisters, Dema (John) Mishler of Greenwood, Del., Ann Yoder of Moses Lake, Wash., and Katie (Paul) Swarzentruber of Kalona, Iowa; and a brother, Andrew (Dema) Chupp of Dayton, Ore.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Lizzie and Drucilla Chupp, Millie Eicher and Mattie Schrock; and three brothers, Ben, Ike and Levi Chupp.
With God's majestic power, in 1974, Emma and her sister, Drucilla, co-founded a program for the handicapped people in the area named Project Promise. In 1976, with the generous help of others, the work became a local mission under the umbrella of MDC Goldenrod.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to the 11 a.m. Thursday funeral service at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church. Pastor Terry Diener will officiate. Burial will follow in Naylor Cemetery, Shipshewana.
Memorial contributions may be made to MDC Goldenrod.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
July 16, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Chupp, Emma D., 76, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died July 13, 2012 at the same place. She was born December 30, 1935 at Shipshewana, LaGrange Co., IN to Andrew and Anna (Yoder) Chupp.
Surviving are three sisters: Dema (John) Mishler, Ann Yoder, and Katie (Paul) Swartzentruber, and a brother, Andrew (Dema) Chupp.
Four sisters: Lizzie Chupp, Drucilla Chupp, Millie Eicher, and Mattie Schrock, and three brothers: Ben, Ike and Levi Chupp preceded her in death.
With God's majestic power, in 1974 Emma and her sister, Drucilla, co-founded a program for the handicapped people in the area named Project Promise. In 1976, with the generous help of others, the work became a local mission under the umbrella of MDC Goldenrod.
Memorial services were held July 18, 2012 at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Naylor Cemetery, Shipshewana, IN.
Submitted by: Diane Lockwood, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
He had several careers, including a farmer, real estate agent, pastor and after retirement, caretaker of a York estate. He enjoyed spending the last 20 winters in Arcadia, Florida at Sunnybreeze Christian Fellowship, where he was a worship leader, and where he and Mary developed many special friendships and enjoyed time on the Peace River.
He is survived by his wife, three children and seven grandchildren. These include Ronald Landis Clemens and his wife Holly of Lititz, and their two sons Jared and Adam Clemens; Douglas Kent Clemens and his wife Tonie Kline of Baltimore, MD and their three children Julia, Eli and Conrad Clemens; LeAnne Clemens Appleby and her husband Michael of York and their two sons Matthew and Benjamin Appleby. Walter was the oldest of seven children and is survived by Ada Clemens Allen of Philadelphia, Mary Clemens Martin of Lititz, Arlene Clemens of Camas, WA and Paul H. Clemens of Souderton.
He was preceded in death by two sons Stephen Landis Clemens, Walter Brent Clemens; sister, Martha Clemens and a brother, Floyd "Gus" Clemens, Jr.
A memorial service was November 3, 2012 at Stony Brook Mennonite Church York, PA
Source: Montgomery Newspapers
November 2, 2012
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
On January 5, 1946 in Franconia Twp., Montgomery Co., PA she was married to Cyrus M. Clemmer, who was born December 23, 1920 and died April 17, 2005.
Surviving are children, Joyce Munro and husband John; Judith Stoltzfus and husband Donald; Timothy Clemmer and wife Carol Ann; James Clemmer; and Mark Clemmer; nine grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.
A brother, Linford Nyce, and five sisters, Katie Nyce, Elmira Henning, Hannah Delp, Mary Hunsberger and Lizzie Dertine preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held April 29, 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
She is survived by her daughter, Martha Allebach of Harleysville, PA, her son, H. Leroy Clemmer & wife, Charlene of Schwenksville, PA, her foster daughter, Esther Hamilton of Florida and her brother, Stanley Jones of Pennsburg, PA.
She was preceded in death by her husband and parents her son, Joseph Clemmer, her son-in-law, Robert Allebach, her foster daughter, Barbara Jones, three brothers; Paul, Abram & Charles Jones and three sisters, Margaret Vance, Sara Frederick and Mary Ann Jones.
Funeral service was May 17, 2012 at Towamencin Mennonite Church. Burial was in the Towamencin Mennonite cemetery Kulpsville, PA.
Source: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, Souderton, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Martha was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church, and had a heart for missions. She served in Guatemala with her husband, Jacob from 1964-66 and with Rio Grande Gospel Mission in Mexico beginning in 1970.
Surviving are children, Jon (Karen) Coblentz of Kidron, David Coblentz and Rhoda (Paul) Wengerd, both of Millersburg, Irene (Sam) Breneman of Danville, Mark (Regina) Coblentz of Bolivar and Tim Coblentz of Berlin; grandchildren, Christopher, Jennifer, Trent, Michelle, Kimberly and Bayoush Coblentz, Ashley, Tyler and Eric Wengerd, Kristin, Jesse, Ted, Rose and Isaac Breneman, Jacob, Olivia and Caleb Coblentz; brothers, Raymond (Susie) Schlabach of Costa Rica and Abner Jr. (Virginia) Schlabach of South Royalton, Vt.; a sister, Mary (George) Bear of Sugarcreek; and sisters-in-law, Ada Schlabach of Hartville and Fannie Mae Schlabach of Dalton.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Alvin and LeRoy Schlabach; and a sister, Irene (Lester) Yoder.
Service was April 14, 2012 at Pleasant View Mennonite Church, with pastors Dennis Hostetler and Myron Troyer officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant View Mennonite cemetery.
Source: The Daily-Record April 13, 2012 Wooster, OH.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Surviving are a daughter, Lori Copsey and one grandchild, a brother Ray (Donna) Copsey and a sister, Evelyn Canen.
preceded him/her in death.
Memorial services were held November 14, 2012 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with scattering ashes in CMC Memorial Garden.
Submitted by: Sandra Shenk Lapp, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, Glenn R. Cordell, and Leonard A. Cordell (wife Nancy), six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and three brothers, Irvin Cordell, Merle Cordell (wife Beulah), and Wayne Cordell.
Memorial services were held March 31, 2012 at Marion Mennonite Church, Chambersburg, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Joyce Lehman, Chambersburg, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Born Sunday, Feb. 16, 1930, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Edward L. Coss and Bertha H. Coss.
He helped to establish and pastor at the Community Mennonite Church near Hagerstown for more than 40 years. Lewis was a local businessman for many years, owning L.M. Coss Fruit Market and Lewis Coss Furniture & Appliances.
He was a member of the Mennonite Economic Development Association, and a philanthropist in later years, establishing a scholarship foundation at Eastern Mennonite Seminary.
He was a member of the Mennonite Historical Association of the Cumberland Valley, and had an interest in genealogy and the church at large.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Louise (Martin) Coss; daughters, Cheryl M. (Coss) Lehman and husband, Nelson, of Mount Joy, Pa., Twila J. (Coss) Eberly and husband, Darrell, of Lancaster, Pa.; and a son, Dwayne R. Coss and wife, Christa, of Hagerstown, Md.; granddaughters, Krista Lehman of Tucson, Ariz., Katelyn Hunsberger of Strasburg, Pa.; grandsons, Dallas Eberly of Harrisburg, Pa., and Jordan Coss, Ryan Coss and Derek Coss, all of Hagerstown, Md.
He was preceded in death by infant son, Dwight J. Coss.
Services will be held Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at 10 a.m., at the Mount Zion Mennonite Church, Benevola Church Road Boonsboro, Md., with Pastor Roger Martin and Pastor Paul Clemmer officiating.
Family will receive friends at the Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home, 1331 Eastern Blvd., North, Hagerstown, Md., on Monday, March 26, 2012, from 2 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Interment will be at the Mount Zion Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Menno Haven or Community Mennonite Church.
Daily News Record - 3/23/2012
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Nov. 1, 2012 - Nov. 1, 2012
MIDDLEBURY - Amani Giselle Cross, infant daughter of Jaymi and Heidi (Yoder) Cross, was stillborn at 1:06 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, at IU Health Goshen Hospital.
Survivors in addition to her parents are grandparents Duane and Verba Cross of Middlebury and Steven and Jennifer Yoder of Bourbon; and great-grandparents Charles and Agnes Cross of Goshen, Dan B. and Mary Ann Miller of Goshen, Stephen Yoder of Nappanee and Inez Holse of Belize, Central America.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at Woodlawn Mennonite, Goshen. Services will be conducted by the ministry team of Woodlawn Church. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Goshen.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 3, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Aug. 31, 1925 - Aug. 4, 2012
GOSHEN - Beulah Cross, 86, passed away early Saturday morning, Aug. 4, at IU Health Goshen Hospital.
She was born Aug. 31, 1925, in Mylo, N.D., to Noah and Sarah (Graber) Gingerich. She married Daniel E. Cross on May 14, 1944, in Middlebury. He died Dec. 4, 2010.
She is survived by three daughters, Joyce Miller and Darlene (Vernon) Plank, both of Goshen, and Gloria (Michael) Schrock of Millersburg; a son, Marvin (Deanna) Cross of Jacksons Gap, Ala., 15 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Esther Stutzman of Goshen and Dorothy (Orlo) Fisher of Talcum, Ky.; and two sisters-in-law, Clara Gingerich and Edna Gingerich, both of Goshen.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Elnora Miller; three brothers, Elmer, Jacob and Raymond Gingerich; and a great-grandson, Dalton Metcalf.
A homemaker, Mrs. Cross was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church, and, along with her husband, was a foster parent for five children. She had worked in the deli at Everett's for five years and at County Seat Restaurant.
Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home and an hour prior to the 10 a.m. Thursday funeral service at Pleasant View Mennonite Church. Pastors Ron Diener and Tyler Hartford will officiate.
Burial will follow in Miller Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant View Mennonite Church.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
August 5, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, Judy (Willy) Schwartz, Betty (Aaron) Graber, Larry (Eileen) Crossgrove, and Gary Crossgrove, daughter-in-law, Melody Crossgrove,
10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
A son, David Crossgrove preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held March 24, 2012 at North Leo Mennonite Church, Leo, Allen Co., IN with burial in Leo Cemetery, Leo, IN.
Submitted by: Elaine Stuckey, Leo, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Survived by his wife, his mother Jeannette and sons, Scott (Ange) and Todd (Julie). He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Josh, Asher, Madison, Nia and Carter. He will be missed by his sisters Mary (Bill), Marlene (Manfred) and many nephews and nieces.
George was predeceased by his father Louis Davey.
A Celebration of Life Service was April 3, 2012 at Duchess Mennonite Church Duchess, Alberta. Interment was held at Duchess Cemetery. Pastor Alvin Penner officiated.
Thom's Funeral Home,Duchess, Alberta
Submitted and Edited by Leon Hertzler
April 26, 1912 - Feb. 28, 2012
GOSHEN - Henry M. Davidhizar, 99, of Goshen, died early Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012.
He was born April 26, 1912, in Wakarusa to Enos L. and Martha (Beutler) Davidhizar. He married Amanda Schwietert on Nov. 25, 1940, and she died Sept. 7, 1986.
Surviving are sons Ronald E. Davidhizar of Goshen, Lavern R. Davidhizar of Soldotna, Alaska, and Enos L. (Connie) Davidhizar of Goshen; daughter Roberta K. (Blair) Rexroth of Brooksville, Fla.; six grandsons; three granddaughters; and one great-grandson.
Preceding him in death were his parents; his son, Donald; three brothers, George, Manford and Otis; two sisters, Bertha Davidhizar and Sarah Catherine Hiss; and two daughters-in-law, Ruth (Ron) Davidhizar and Kathy (Lavern) Davidhizar.
Henry was a lifetime faithful member of Holdeman Mennonite Church and a retired farmer. He graduated from Madison High School and was a part-time student at Goshen College. He loved four-part singing and sang in a male quartet for a number of years. He enjoyed traveling and walked on the Great Wall of China.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today, March 2, 2012, at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home, 117 W. Waterford St., Wakarusa, and one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. service Saturday, March 3, 2012, at Holdeman Mennonite Church, one mile west of Wakarusa. Burial will follow in Olive (East) Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
March 2, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Davidhizar, Henry M., 99, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died February 28, 2012 at the same place. He was born April 26, 1912 at Wakarusa, Elkhart Co., IN to Enos L. and Martha (Beutler) Davidhizar. On November 25, 1940 he was married to Amanda Schwietert, who is deceased.
Surviving are children, Ronald, Lavern, Enos (Connie), Roberta (Blair) Rexroth nine grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
A son, Donald Davidhizar; 2 daughters-in-law: Ruth (Ron) Davidhzar and Kahty (Lavern) Davidhizar; three brothers, George, Manford, and Otis Davidhizar; and two sisters, Bertha Davidhzar and Sarah Catherine Hiss preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held March 2, 2012 at Holdeman Mennonite Church, Wakarusa, IN with burial in Olive Cemetery, Elkhart Co., IN.
Submitted by: Loretta Newcomer, Wakarusa, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Survivors include his wife, Ruth A. Davidson of St. Joseph, MN; his mother Ruth E. Davidson of Minot, ND and sons, Ryan (Jessica) Davidson of Sartell, MN; Christopher Davidson of Littleton, CO; brothers, Don (Oma) Davidson of Haines, OR; and Terry Davidson of Minot, ND.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wallace Davidson, father-in-law, Aloys Schreifels, grandparents, Christian and Emelia Vix and Claude and Mabel Davidson.
Funeral services were March 7, 2012 at the Jubilee Worship Center, St. Cloud, MN. Rev. Bruce Tessen will officiate. Burial will be in Mennonite Brethren Cemetery, Sawyer, ND.
Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN
Submitted and Edited by Leon Hertzler
Irene graduated from the 8th grade at the Krupp School in Franconia Township in 1941. She was a member of the Rockhill Mennonite Church and was a faithful participant in the Sewing Circle. She and her sisters, Naomi and Eva, were the hostess committee for the church for 21 years. They also where known as "The Fan Club" for the church's softball team, attending every single game for many years. Irene also gave her time to serve the shut-ins by recording the church services and delivering the tapes for 25 years.
Survived by three sisters, Anna Freed & husband, William of Souderton, PA, Eva Delp of Souderton, PA, Mildred Willouer & husband, Stanley of Hatfield, PA; two sister-in-laws, Margaret Delp of Telford, PA and Esther Delp of Lansdale, PA; her 16 nieces and 16 nephews and her many great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Naomi D. Delp, and her six brothers, Willis, Alvin, Wilmer, Jacob, Leroy, and Paul Hiram Delp.
Funeral service was August 30, 2012 at Rockhill Mennonite Church, Burial will take place at Rockhill Mennonite Cemetery. Telford, PA
Arrangements by: Anders-Detweiler
Funeral Home & Crematory, Souderton, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Denlinger, Pauline J. 85, of Landis Homes, Lititz, formerly of Willow Street, PA, died on November 28, 2012 at Landis Homes Retirement Community. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Elmer and Emma (Stauffer) Herr and the wife of E. Lester Denlinger.
E. Lester Denlinger, 86, also of Landis Homes Retirement Community, died on November 30, 2012. He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Walter and Anna (Brackbill) Denlinger. He was the husband of Pauline Herr Denlinger. Pauline and Lester were married for over 65 years. Just as they were together in life, it brings great comfort to the family that they were so soon united in Heaven.
They were both active at East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church for over fifty years where Lester served as a Sunday School Superintendent and President of the Trustees. They enjoyed serving together as Youth Advisors and Sunday School teachers. Lester enjoyed singing in a Men's Gospel Quartet.
Surviving are four children, Garry married to Ruth Ball Denlinger, Haifa, Israel, Vera married to J. Lewis Hershey, Wasilla, Alaska, Velma married to Philip Stauffer, West Chester, PA, and Sherri Eshleman Hersh married to Joe Hersh, Mountaintop, PA; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Pauline is survived by her sisters Elsie Smoker and Mabel Hershey.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Kathryn Coulter, Edna Gamber, Dorothy Risser and brother, Walter (Bud) Herr.
Lester is survived by a brother, Irvin Denlinger.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Lloyd Denlinger.
A private interment is being held for the family. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 10 a.m. at the East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church, 432 E. Chestnut Street, Lancaster, PA 17602, with Bishop Jason Kuniholm officiating.
Source: Shivery Funeral Homes Paradise & Christina, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Survived by three sons; Wayne Derstine & wife, Anna Mae of Souderton, PA, Arlin Derstine & wife, Donna of Green Lane, PA and Curtis Derstine & wife, Jane of Harleysville, PA; her two daughters; Rose Ehst & husband, Stephen of Harleysville, PA and Ellen Mellinger & husband, Paul of Abbottstown, PA; her brother, Merrill Landis & wife, Betty of Telford, PA; her brother-in-law, Sanford A. Alderfer of Harleysville, PA; 19 Grandchildren and 39 Great-Grandchildren.
In addition to her husband & parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Evelyn B. Alderfer.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 9, 2012 at Indian Creek Mennonite Church. Burial will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.
Sporce: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, Souderton, PA,
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Surviving are a daughter, Nancy McCahan and husband David, two grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, a brother, Lester Freed and wife Helen; and a sister, Mildred Ziegler.
An infant daughter, and ten brothers and sisters preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held March 17, 2012 at Franconia Mennonite Church, Telford, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Barb Moyer, Telford, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Survived by his wife Catherine and his step-mother, Mary (Ehst) Derstine of Souderton, PA; his four daughters - Sharon Rosenberger & husband, Philip of Green Lane, PA, Joanne Spurgeon & husband, Robert of Lansdale, PA, Marlene Greaser & husband, Gary of Souderton, PA, Jennifer Kratz & husband, Richard of Perkiomenville, PA; his son, Kevin Derstine of Sarasota, FL; his five brothers, Clair Derstine & wife, Rosalie of Telford, PA, Vernon Derstine & wife, Miriam of Hatfield, PA, James Derstine & wife, Sylvia of Souderton, PA, Carl Derstine & wife, Sue of Wilmington, NC, Glenn Derstine & wife, Sylvia of Souderton, PA; 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his grandson, Robbie R. Spurgeon.
A funeral service was December 18, 2012 at Souderton Mennonite Church. Burial was in the adjoining church cemetery.
Source: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home &
Crematory, Souderton, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Surviving are children, Christopher M. Derstine, Jeffrey A. Derstine (wife: Lori); and Michael S. Derstine (wife: Lucy), 7 grandchildren, and siblings: Mary Stever (husband Les), Sue Miller (husband John), Carol Edelman, Terri Pace (husband Tom), Gil Bishop (wife Bonnie), and Jody Koch (wife Sherry).
Memorial services were held March 3, 2012 at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, Blooming Glen, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Rachel Swartley, Blooming Glen, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Aug. 19, 1951 - Sept. 5, 2012
SHIPSHEWANA - Daniel Detweiler, 61, of Shipshewana, died at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, at his residence.
He was born Aug. 19, 1951, in Inola, Okla., to William and Catherine (Yoder) Detweiler. On Nov. 4, 1976, he married Sue Ann Hochstetler. She died Oct. 10, 1997. He married Mary Miller on March 25, 1999.
She survives, as do children Glen (Sherry) Detweiler, Marlin (Velma) Detweiler and Wilma (John Jr.) Bontrager; eight grandchildren; mother-in-law Wilma Hochstetler; and siblings Robert (Susan) Detweiler, Orie (Sara) Detweiler, Jake (Ruth) Detweiler, Eli (Ina) Detweiler, Will (Ida) Detweiler, Susie Chupp, Barbara (Everett) Yoder, Salina Detweiler, Martha (Nelson) Chupp and Edna (Clarence) Miller.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Vonda Detweiler; brother Joe Detweiler; brother-in-law Noah Ray Chupp; and father-in-law Roman Hochstetler.
Visitation will be after 1 p.m. today, Sept. 6, and all day Friday, Sept. 7, at the family's residence, 1590 N. 675 W., Shipshewana, where funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8. Burial will be in East Barren Cemetery, Shipshewana.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Sept. 6, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
She is survived by her four daughters; Eleanor Guenin & husband, Walt of Topeka, IN, Lorraine Mast & husband, Omer of White Pigeon, MI, Bernice Whirledge & husband, Clarence of Middlebury, IN, Gloria L. Walejewski of Zephyrhills, FL; her two sons - Walter L. Detweiler of Chalfont, PA and Darwin L. Detweiler of Hatfield, PA; 10 Grandchildren; 14 Great-Grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her two brothers; Arthur W. Lapp & Walter Lapp; her two sisters; Erma Leatherman & Esther Alderfer, and a grandson.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Line Lexington Mennonite Church, 80 Hilltown Pike, Line Lexington, PA 18932. Burial will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.
Source: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory Souderton, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Survived by his wife an daughters, Mary Ann (Paul) Coblentz, Jr. of Fredericksburg, OH; Betty (Edward) Miller of Apple Creek, OH; Linda (Derryl) Troyer of Fredericksburg, OH; Arie (Steve) Schlabach of Millersburg, OH and Clara (Brian) Yoder of Apple Creek, OH; sons, Wayne Detweiler of Lakewood, OH and Ron Detweiler of the home; fourteen grandchildren and two foster grandchildren; sisters, Katie Hochstetler and Sarah Swartzentruber, both of Fredericksburg, OH; brothers, Andy (Edna) Detweiler of Fredericksburg, OH; Wallace (Sue) Detweiler, Jr. of Walnut Creek, OH; Mahlon (Lou) Detweiler of Kidron, OH and Rudy (Tina) Detweiler of Florida.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, John W. Detweiler, Jr. and a brother-in-law.
Funeral service was March 6, 2012 at East Union Mennonite Church with the Ministers of the church and his nephew, Pastor Duane Detweiler officiating. Burial was in East Union Mennonite Cemetery Orrville, OH.
Source: The Spidell Funeral Home in Mount Eaton, OH.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Aug. 24, 1922 - April 10, 2012
MONROE, Wis. - Lois C. Detwiler, 89, of Monroe, died Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at Harbor House in Monroe.
She was born Aug. 24, 1922, in Albany, Ore., the daughter of Harley and Katie (Widmer) Burck. She graduated from Albany High School, Rock Island School of Practical Nursing in Illinois and attended Goshen (Ind.) College.
Lois married John S. Detwiler on June 10, 1945, in Peoria, Ill., and later married Harold Huntington on Sept. 7, 2002, in Monroe. Lois worked in home and hospital nursing, and as an industrial nurse for R.R. Donnelley & Sons in Warsaw, Ind. Lois was active in church work, Bible studies, Home Extension and Women's Club. Her hobbies included quilting, gardening, sports, board games and pie-making.
Surviving are her sons, John (Lisa) of Escondido, Calif., Tim (Rae Jean) of Sycamore, Ill., Lou (Kathryn) of Austin, Texas, and Jerry (Diana) of Florence, Ky.; daughters Rena (Dave) Koning of Monroe, Willa (Mike) Nuppnau of Valparaiso, Ind., and Wilma (Ken) Willard of Chesterton, Ind.; sisters Grace Anderson of Albany and Evelyn (Lloyd) Fisher of Glendale, Ariz.; 20 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren, with two on the way.
She was predeceased by her parents, husbands, three brothers and two sisters.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2012, at College Mennonite Church, 1900 S. Main St., Goshen. A memorial celebration will follow at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Harlan Steffen officiating. Burial will follow in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery near Goshen.
In her memory, donations may be sent to The Lois Detwiler Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 424 Monroe, WI 53566, designating your preference for church missions or Alzheimer's research.
Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home in Monroe is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent at www.shriner111.com.
April 17, 2012
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
He was born August 12, 1915 at Mountain Lake, Cottonwood Co., MN to Henry W. Marie C. (Dick) Dick. Henry was born May 12, 1892 and died March 30, 1978. Marie was born February 22, 1889 and died June 17, 1961.
On June 1, 1938 at Mountain Lake, MN he was married to Rosella E. Friesen, who died in March 1975. He then married Harriet Kiral in 1976; Harriet died in Mesa in December of 2005.
Surviving are a son, Rodney (Patricia) Dueck, and one grandchild.
Raymond Henry Dick grew up on the family farm located on the north shore of Mountain Lake.
When he married Rosella E. Friesen on June 1, 1938, their wedding was the last service in the original Bethel Mennonite Church building. Tearing down the old church was delayed by one day to allow for their wedding.
Ray was initially employed at the Sinclair service station in Mountain Lake and soon bought the station with Jake Friesen. Later, after farming the family homestead for several years he purchased the Coast to Coast store in St. Peter, Minnesota where he and Rosella ran the store from 1947 to 1960.
Raymond and Rosella then started a Real Estate Agency in St. Peter and continued there until 1971. Rosella succumbed to cancer in March of 1975.
In 1976 he married Harriet Kiral who had also lost a spouse to cancer.
Much of his retirement involved winters in Mesa, Arizona and summers on the family farm in Mt. Lake. First with Rosella and then with Harriet, Ray traveled extensively throughout the continental USA, Canada, Alaska, Central America and Europe. Means of travel included Airstreams, RV's and camping in a tent.
This continued until Harriet's illness forced them to settle full time in Mesa, Arizona in 2001. After a long illness she passed away in Mesa in December of 2005. He was unstintingly devoted in his support of Rosella and Harriet in their final llnesses.
At age 92 he reluctantly sold his motorcycle which he rode regularly. Whether flying an airplane or driving down the road his favorite song was "Don't Fence Me In."
He took his faith seriously and regularly attended the Trinity Baptist Church in Mesa Arizona and the Bethel Mennonite Church when living near Mountain Lake.
Ray's gregarious personality made him an energetic voice in any conversation. He was quick to visit friends in the hospital and senior care centers, and to be of help to his neighbors whenever he could. He had the good fortune of having a strong clear mind to his last days and generally excellent health.
Ray Dick is survived by his son, Dr Rodney (wife Patricia) Dueck; grandson, Jonathan (fiancée Kristi Fox) Dueck; friend and companion, Kay Frederick; several cousins; numerous nieces and nephews... and a host of friends as he was a person who never met a stranger.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Elmer, and both wives.
Memorial services were held August 12, 2012 at Bethel Mennonite Church, Mountain Lake, MN with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: E Elaine Kauffman, Mountain Lake, MN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving is a sister, Mary Alice.
Memorial services were held February 21, 2012 at Salford Mennonite Church, Harleysville, Montgomery Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Brad Alderfer, Harleysville,PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Survived by children, Evelyn wife of Chester Martin of British Columbia, Canada; Melvin husband of Janet Diem of Shippensburg; Roy husband of Sara Diem of Spring Grove; James husband of Linda Diem of Willow Hill; Thelma wife of Sidney Lehman of Bethel; Ronald Diem of Myerstown; Carl husband of Beverly Diem of Bethel; daughter-in-law, Elaine Diem of Myerstown; 44 grandchildren; 132 great grandchildren; 11 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Donald Diem and two sisters.
Funeral service was January 5, 2013 at the Myerstown Mennonite Church, Myerstown, PA. Interment will be was in the Groffdale Mennonite Cemetery, Leola, PA.
Source: Lancaster OnLine, Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Born in East Lampeter Township, she was the daughter of the late Miles B. and Anna (Groff) Landis and the wife of Abram W. Diffenbach who died in February 2004. She was also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Naomi Diffenbach; a grandson, Abram Schneck; a brother, John N. Landis; and a sister, Laverna and a brother, David who died in infancy.
Surviving are the following children: Abram W. husband of Karen, Lancaster; Rosalee D., wife of James Schneck, Terre Hill; Alan R., husband of Carol, New Holland; C. Annette, wife of Philip Hertzler, Pamplin, VA; David B., husband of Margaret, Frankford, DE; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a brother Paul G. Landis of Woodcrest Village, Lancaster.
She was a member of Witmer Heights Mennonite Church, Lancaster.
Beulah was artistic, a poet, a lover of nature, an educator and perpetual student, and a Bible and C. S. Lewis scholar.
She was also the originator of women's retreats in the Lancaster Mennonite Conference, which she helped plan for 25 years.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 21, at 3 PM at Witmer Heights Mennonite Church, 2270 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster with Pastor L. Roy Bender and Marlin Martin officiating. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 1-3 PM. Burial will be in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to M.C.C., P. O. Box 500, Akron, PA 17501 or Independent Church of India, P. O. Box 238, Fredericksburg, PA 17026. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.
Intelligencer Journal - 4/19/2012
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
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Diffenbach, Beulah Landis, 86, of New Holland, PA died April 18, 2012 at Lancaster, PA. She was born at Lancaster, PA to Miles B. and Anna (Groff) Landis. She was married to Abram W. Diffenbach, who is deceased.
Surviving are children, Abram (Karen), Rosalee (James), Annette (Philip), and David (Margaret), 14 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held April 21, 2012 at Witmer Heights Mennonite Church Lancaster PA with burial in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster, PA.
Submitted by: Roy Bender, Lancaster, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Carol Barbara Diller memorial service Saturday at First Mennonite
A memorial service for Carol B. Diller who died June 13, 2012 will begin at 11 am Saturday at First Mennonite Church.
Carol Barbara Diller, 97, died at 3:50 p.m. on June 13, 2012, at the Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora, surrounded by family. She was born on Dec. 24, 1914 in Riley Township to Christian and Arvilla Yoder Diller, who preceded her in death.
She was a 1932 graduate of Pandora High School, a 1941 graduate of Bluffton College, a 1944 graduate of Cleveland St. Luke School of Nursing and a 1951 recipient of a Masters in Nursing from Mennonite School of Nursing, Normal, Illinois.
Miss Diller served in Puerto Rico under the auspices of Mennonite Central Committee from 1944-1945.
She was a nursing school administrator at Mennonite School of Nursing, Illinois State University, Fairview Park Hospital, Cleveland, St. Luke School of Nursing, Cleveland, and School of Nursing, Kent State University. Following her retirement in 1978, she moved back to rural Bluffton, Ohio.
She was an active member of First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, Ohio.
She was also preceded in death by brothers, Nelson Diller and Kenneth Diller, double first cousins David Yoder and Freda Yoder Krabill who were members of the Diller household following the death of their mother in 1926.
She is also survived by sister in law, Verla Diller, nieces and nephews, Jon Diller, Jane Diller Thurman, Calvin Diller, and Kathleen Williams, the five children of David Yoder and Freda Yoder Krabill, Randall Yoder, Laura Burkhart, Connie Yoder, David Krabill and Jane Krabill, and step nieces, Delores Carpenter and Josephine Fetter.
Miss Diller authored five books on genealogy within the Swiss community of Pandora-Bluffton and one cookbook. She was also an avid world traveler.
Although she never married nor had children of her own, following the death of her parents in an auto accident in 1932 when she was 17 years of age, she was a surrogate mother to her teenage and younger brothers and cousins. A generation later following the death of sister in law Jeannette Diller and Freda Krabill, she was once again a surrogate mother to Cal, Kathy, David and Jane.
Her body was donated the Medical University of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio. A memorial service will take place 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton. Rev. Louise Wideman will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to First Mennonite Church, Bridge Hospice or Hilty Memorial Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
Blufftonicon.com
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 20, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Survivors include two sons, Gordon (Jodi) Diller of Bluffton, John (Tam) Diller of Pandora, three daughters, Marie (Aubrey) Henderson of Pandora, Kathleen (Art) Shank of Erlanger, Ky., Joanna (Jeff) Kantner of Bluffton, 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, two brothers, Arthur Gratz and Alan (Sue) Gratz, both of Pandora and a sister, Ruth Ann (Reg) Rye of Hemlock, Mich.
She was preceded in death by her stepmother, Wanda Lora Gratz, an aunt and uncle who raised her, John and Velma Gratz Neuenschwander and a sister-in-law, Nancy Gratz.
Funeral service was October 3, 2012 at St. John Mennonite Church, Pandora. Rev. Lynn Thompson will officiate. Burial will be in Ebenezer Mennonite Cemetery, Bluffton prior to the service.
Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Bluffton, Ohio
Submitted and Edited by Leon Hertzler
Surviving are children, James Douglas Dirksen, Gunnison, CO; Jan Barbara and (Kirk Williams), Castle Rock, CO; and Suzanne Louise and (Jeff Opp), Denver, CO, six grandchildren, a brother, Evan A. Dirksen, Goessel, KS; and two sisters, Erma Galloway, Rose Hill, KS; and Velma and (Vernon Frey), Newton, KS.
A brother, Dennis A. Dirksen and a grandson, Evan James Dirksen preceded him in death.
In 1952 Mel was drafted for the Korean War and served in the 1-W program working as an orderly at Denver General Hospital.
Memorial services were held November 10, 2012 at First Mennonite Church, Denver, Colorado.
Submitted by: Harlan D. Unrau, Lakewood, CO
and Linda Welty, Denver, CO
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, Arthur (Pat); Arnold (Judy); and Arden (Simona), five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and siblings, Marian (Harold) Thiessen; Myrtle (Arnold) Quiring; Myrna (Hugh) Long; (Albert Thiessen); (DeLoss Pieske).
His brothers and sisters: Matilda Thiessen, Martha Pieske, Erwin, and Margaret (infant sister); in-laws: Don Dick, and Georgine & Tex Duerksen preceded him in death.
John was born on the family farm in Midway Township, Cottonwood County. His education was through the 9th grade. As a young lad, he helped his dad farm.
In 1942 he was baptized in the Immanuel Mennonite Church in Delft.
He volunteered for two years with the Civilian Public Service in Colorado and Montana.
On February 18, 1949, John was united in marriage to Tina Krause at Gospel Mennonite Church. After their wedding, they farmed around the Mountain Lake and Delft area. They were blessed with three sons.
In 1950 John and Tina joined the Gospel Mennonite Church in Mt. Lake, and in 1999 they transferred their membership to Bethel Mennonite Church.
In 1953, John started his own spraying business which he operated for 29 years. He also worked part-time in area grocery stores.
A stroke in September of 1999 forced him to retire. John enjoyed fishing. His favorite Bible passage was Philippians 1:21, "For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."
On May 25, 2012, John entered the Windom Area Hospital with heart failure and was transferred to Windom Sogge Memorial Home on the 29th of that month. On June 11 he became a resident of the Mountain Lake Good Samaritan Village where he remained until his peaceful death on July 4, 2012.
This past February 18, John and Tina celebrated 63 years of marriage.
Memorial services were held April 9, 2012 at Bethel Mennonite Church, Mountain Lake, MN with burial in Mountain Lake Cemetery, Mountain Lake, MN.
Submitted by: E Elaine Kauffman, Mountain Lake, MN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
A graduate of Hahnemann School of Nursing, Barbara worked as a registered nurse from 1959-1973 at Ephrata Community Hospital and, earlier in her life, was a nurse at Hesston College, KS. In the mid 1940's, she was a missionary in Johnstown.
She is survived by her sisters, Esther Auker, Manheim; Mabel (Irvin N.) Miller, Lititz; and Ruth (Dave) Kauffman, Whitefish, MT.
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Minnie Good, Fannie Buckwalter, Anna Mary Weaver, Ada Rudy, and Kathryn Stover, and a brother, Harvey O. Eberly.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at Metzler's Mennonite Church, 515 W. Metzler Rd., Ephrata, preceded by a viewing from 10-11 AM. Burial will be in Hess Mennonite Cemetery, Lititz.
Intelligencer Journal - 2/16/2012
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Surviving are her husband of 66 years and their five children: Linda (Elroy) Miller, Harrisonburg, VA, Nelson (Dorcas Yoder) Eberly, Hartville, OH, Thelma (Clayton) Nisly, Cuenca, Ecuador, Arlene (Ron) Kennell, Roanoke, IL, and Willard (Rhoda Snavely) Eberly, Manheim, PA. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Mary B. Turner Foreman, and Nannie S. Linder, and two brothers, Orie S. and Fred S. Gnagey, and two infant daughters, Evelyn Mae and Aletha Grace Eberly.
Funeral service was Novemebr 18, 2012 at United Bethel Mennonite Church Plain City, Ohio Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mason Funeral Homes, Metamora, IL
Submitted and Edited by Leon Hertzler
Surviving are children: Barbara (Dennis) Vietmeier; Debra Lynn Ebersole; Dennis (Linda Kay)Ebersole; Donald (Linda Kay) Ebersole; Larry (Linda Kay) Ebersole; Brian (Lynette) Ebersole; Stephen (Sherrie) Ebersole; and Bradley Ebersole; 21
grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-children.
A brother, David Ebersole, and a grandson, Mike Ebersole preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held July 20, 2012 at Science Ridge Mennonite Church, Sterling, IL with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Sue Dirks, Sterling, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, Donna (Denny Bolin) Beard; Christine (Scott) Knutz; Dorrine (Russell) Evitt; Kathline (Scott) Bilderback; Kenneth (Jane) Ebersole; and step-son Robert Hallock, 15 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and a brother, George Van Horne.
Her first husband, Russell P. Ebersole and a step-son Terry Hallock preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held January 14, 2012 at Science Ridge Mennonite Church, Sterling, IL with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Sue Dirks, Sterling, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Lewy was born in Sterling on Sept. 15, 1930 to Walter and Sylvia (Beyeler) Ebersole and married Betty Yoder on Sept. 27, 1953, the love of his life for 58 years. Adventurous Lewy, and his bride, moved to Puerto Rico 10 days later for a Voluntary Service assignment. They settled into Sarasota in 1959. Since 1989, they split their time between Sarasota and Wooster. He was a member of Smithville Mennonite Church and Bahia Vista Mennonite Church.
Family was central as his three children and spouses will confirm: Phil (Gail), Keith (Beth) and Miriam (Kenton) Showalter. He was beyond proud of all his eight grandchildren: Wade (Sara), Jared, Megan (Aaron), Eric, Drew (Kara), Michael, Travis and Derek. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Jay Vaughn.
Memorial services were April 21, 1012 at Berlin Mennonite Church, following a private burial service.
Source: The Daily Record Wooster, OH.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
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Ebersole, Lewy Edwin, 81, of Sarasota, FL died April 17, 2012 at Sunnyside Nursing Home, Sarasota, FL. He was born September 15, 1930 at Sterling, OH to Walter Aden and Sylvia (Beyeler) Ebersole. On September 27, 1953 at Berlin, OH he was married to Betty Jean Yoder, who was born September 30, 1932 and survives.
Surviving are children, Phil (Gail) Ebersole, Keith (Beth) Ebersole, and Miriam (Kenton) Showalter, eight grandchildren, two sisters: Edna (Henry) Brunk, and Esther (James) Lepley, and a brother, Elmer (Jan) Ebersole.
A son, Jay Vaughn Ebersole preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held April 21, 2012 at Bahia Vista Mennonite Church, Sarasota, FL and on April 28, 2012 at Berlin, Holmes Co., OH with burial in Berlin Cemetery, Holmes Co., OH.
Submitted by: Phil Ebersole, Aurora, CO
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, Barbara (Dennis) Vietmeier; Debra Ebersole; Donald (Linda Kay) Ebersole; Dennis (Linda Kay) Ebersole; Larry (Linda Kay) Ebersole; Brian (Lynette) Ebersole; Stephen (Sherrie) Ebersole; and Bradley Ebersole, 21 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, and two brothers, William (Patricia) Anson and Richard (Fran) Anson.
A sister, Carol Elberg, and a grandson, Mike Ebersole preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held April 14, 2012 at Science Ridge Mennonite Church, Sterling, Whiteside Co., Illinois with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Sue Dirks, Sterling, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, John W. Eby; two children Carol Eby-Good, married to Michael, of Lancaster, and Scott Stoner-Eby, married to Anne Marie, of Lancaster; grandsons Paul and Aaron Eby-Good and Samuel and Luke Stoner-Eby; sisters Mary Enck of Lititz married to Daniel, Barbara Longenecker of Lititz married to Charles; brothers Glenn Rutt of Gordonville married to Pauline, Clarence Rutt of Lititz married to Helen, John Rutt of Strasburg married to Rebecca, and Carl Rutt of Goshen, IN married to Lovina.
She was a member of Slate Hill Mennonite Church, Camp Hill, PA.
She with her family served for three years with Mennonite Central Committee in Botswana.
She was instrumental in founding Bridge of Hope Harrisburg Area, which serves homeless women and their children. In nearly every community where she lived she started a book club.
Funeral service was November 28, 2012 at Slate Hill Mennonite Church, Burial was at Slate Hill Cemetery Camp Hill, PA.
Source: Malpeszzi Funeral Home, Mechanicsburg, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
and Rubert Fish
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Eby, Joyce Lavonne Rutt, 71, of Dillsburg, PA died November 24, 2012 at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA from cancer.
She was born May 16, 1941 at New Holland, Lancaster Co., PA to Clarence Henry and Elva Sensenig (Sauder) Rutt. Clarence was born April 17, 1905 and died October 5, 1980. Elva was born September 10, 1906 and died February 28, 2002.
On June 29, 1963 at New Holland, PA she was married to John Wilmer Eby, who was born April 23, 1940 and survives.
Surviving are a daughter, Carol and Michael Eby-Good, a son, Scott and Anne Marie Stoner-Eby, four grandchildren, and siblings, Mary and Daniel Enck, Glenn and Pauline Rutt, Clarence and Helen Rutt, Barbara and Charles Longenecker, John and Rebecca Rutt, and Carl and Lovina Rutt.
Joyce started Bridge of Hope in the Harrisburg Area; taught at Bethany High School, Eastern Mennonite High School, Lancaster Mennonite High School; earned Masters Degrees in Education from Indiana University, South Bend and in Social Work from Temple University. She served in Botswana with MCC 1979-1982 and was a Hospice Social Worker for Lutheran Social Services.
Memorial services were held November 28, 2012 at Slate Hill Mennonite Church, Camp Hill, Cumberland Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: John W. Eby, Dillsburg, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Paul the husband of the late Miriam Benner Eby who died November 9, 1989 and the late Barbara Hess Engle Eby who died December 6, 2001. He was a 71 year member of the Old Road Mennonite Church where he was formerly a deacon for 26 years, a Sunday school teacher and the Sunday school superintendent. Paul enjoyed reading, history and genealogy.
Surviving are 5 children, Bud, husband of Susan Umble Eby of Atglen. Richard, husband of Jean Stauffer Eby of New Holland, Sarah Jane, wife of Leon Kurtz of Paradise, Lorraine, wife of Richard Breneman of Strasburg, Gordon, husband of Wendy Salsbury Eby of Strasburg, 6 step-children, Anna Mary Hess, Robert Engle, Wilbur Engle, Jr., Elvin Engle, Elma Ebersole, Susan Freed, 13 Grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Alma Eby of New Holland.
He was preceded in death by 5 siblings, Lloyd, Clair and Willis Eby, Marian Wenger and Ellen Shearer.
Funeral Services will be May 21, 2012 at the Old Road Mennonite Church with Pastor Richard Buckwalter, Chaplain James Leaman and Mr. Kendall Kurtz officiating. Interment will be in the Old Road Mennonite Cemetery, Gap, PA.
Source: Shivery Funeral Home Christina & Paradise, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Research Note: Date of birth was May 27, 1919
Surviving are five children, Suzanne Lee, John Harrington, Leroy Hammer, Joe Hammer and Amy Edgington; three sisters, Evelyn Thompson, Esther Clark, Ollie Mae Henshew; one grandson; two granddaughters; two great grandsons; and one great granddaughter.
Pastors J. Mark and Emma Frederick will conduct a graveside service on Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at Gospel Hill Cemetery.
Source: McMullen Funeral Home, Harrisonburg, Virginia
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Jan Ediger and a daughter, Kathy Shaffren, five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and a sister, Emma Jean Hawkins.
A daughter, Frances Joan preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held July 17, 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
Surviving are children, Kay Schmidt, Randy & Janie Ediger, and Russell & Lisa Ediger, 12 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and her siblings: Linda Pauls; Richard & Lorita Regier; Orval & Leana Regier; Leland & Jane Regier; Clifford & Marilyn Regier; and Clayton Regier.
Her parents and a daughter, Barbara Ellen Brown preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held May 16, 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
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved spending time with her family and was well known for her "grammy" dinners. She was a member of Bally Mennonite Church and participated in the Ladies sewing circle. She loved children, served in the church nursery and was known as the "candy lady".
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her two daughters, Doris Miller & husband, John of Lancaster, PA, Rhoda Ehst-Koch & husband, Karl of Souderton, PA; her three sons, John Ehst & wife, Beverly of Harleysville, PA, Kenneth Ehst & wife, Anne of Bally, PA, Timothy Ehst & wife, Sheryl of Bally, PA and her 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Edwin B. Moyer and her sister, Stella B. Godshall. Funeral service was August 27, 2012 at Souderton Mennonite Homes, Souderton, PA Burial was at Bally Mennonite Cemetery.
Source: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home &
Crematory, Souderton, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Surviving are children, Dave Eichelberger and wife Nancy of Wayland; Don Eichelberger of Wayland; Bruce Eichelberger and wife Jo of Wayland; Joe Eichelberger of Iowa City; Jan Hochstetler and husband Dave of Kalona, IA; 12
grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, sisters Anita Swartzendruber and husband John of Wayland; and Aldine Wyse of Goshen, IN.
His first wife, Betty Johnston Eichelberger, (died March 11, 2001), brothers, Alie and Orrin, and sisters, Alice Martin and Donna Horst preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held March 6, 2012 at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, Wayland, Iowa with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Laurie ____,Wayland, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are a son, Douglas J. Eichelberger, married to Joan, and a daughter, Cynthia M. Eichelberger-Ziegler, married to Gary Ziegler, and three grandchildren.
Two brothers, Vilas John Oyer and Verle Christian Oyer preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held May 18, 2012 at Glennon Heights Mennonite Church, Lakewood, Colorado with burial in Lakewood, CO.
Submitted by: Betsy Headrick McCrae, Lakewood, CO and
Glennon Heights Mennonite Church
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Nov. 2, 1925 - Nov. 10, 2012
GOSHEN - Barbara Mae Erb, 87, passed away late Saturday night, Nov. 10, 2012, at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born Nov. 2, 1925, in Lowville, N.Y., to Daniel and Mary (Lehman) Zehr.
She married Ezra Erb on Jan. 1, 1946, at New Bremen Mennonite Church, New Bremen, N.Y. He died June 22, 2007.
She is survived by a son, Jack (Cindy) Erb of Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas; a daughter, Rhonda (John) Landgraf of Goshen; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Elizabeth Houppert of Rochester, N.Y.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Michele Staurseth; a sister, Lois Kerr; and a brother, Walter Zehr.
A Goshen resident since 1995, Mrs. Erb was a world-class homemaker with the gift of hospitality and humor. She enjoyed cooking and knitting.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, at Waterford Mennonite Church, Goshen.
Visitation and funeral services will also be at Alden Mennonite Church in Alden, N.Y.
Burial to follow in Alden Union Cemetery in Alden.
Memorial contributions may be made to Waterford Mennonite Church or Alden Mennonite Church.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting with local arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 12, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
He is survived by 8 children: J. Elaine, wife of H. Kermit Rohrer of Mountville, David L., husband of Patty (Stewart) of Tega Cay, SC, Clair L. of Palmetto, FL, Carl E. husband of Sharon (Grimes) of Ronks, Clyde K. husband of Cheryl (Hess) of Millersville, Gerald W. husband of Cheryl (Groff) of Lancaster, Carol J. wife of Dale Landis of Lampeter, and Lynda S. wife of Kyle King, Gordonville; 24 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and a brother Howard S. of Lititz.
He was preceded in death by a son Daniel E. Erb and a sister, Miriam S. Brubaker.
Funeral services will be held at Grace Point Church of Paradise (formerly Paradise Mennonite), Paradise, PA, on March 25th, 2012 at 11 A.M.
Source: Bachman Funeral Home Strasburg, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Surviving are children, James W., married to Eunice (Lehman) Esch, Earl L. married to Etta (Stoltzfus) Esch, Arland E. married to Lori (Rabe) Rigdon Esch, W. Theodore, married to Lois H. (Musser) Esch, Charlene, married to Dervin Hart, and Christine E. Esch, 21 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, a brother, P. Melville Nafziger, and a sister, Adeline King.
A son, Carl Jerome Esch, a daughter, Irene Marie Metzler, seven brothers: Samuel B., Ephraim, Ira, Andrew J., Ezra, Levi and Emanuel Nafziger; and one sister, Lovina Mast preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held May 29, 2012 at Ridgeview Mennonite Church, Gordonville, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Joyce Shirk, Gordonville, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Esch, Catherine K. Nafziger, 89, of Lititz, formerly of Ashlea Gardens, New Holland, died May 24, 2012, at Landis Homes in Lititz, PA. Born in Milbank, Ontario, Canada, Catherine to Elia and Magdalena (Boshart) Nafziger. Her husband, Wilbur C. Esch, died in 2008. She was a member of the Ridgeview Mennonite Church.
Surviving are four sons, James W., married to Eunice (Lehman) Esch of Adamstown, Earl L., married to Etta (Stoltzfus) Esch of Leola, Arland E., married to Lori (Rabe) Rigdon Esch of Lebanon, OH, and W. Theodore, married to Lois H. (Musser) Esch of Denver; two daughters, W. Charlene, married to Dervin Hart of Manheim, and Christine E. Esch of Lancaster; 21 grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; a brother, P. Melville Nafziger of Lititz, a sister, Adeline King of Lititz.
Preceding her in death is a son, Carl Jerome Esch; a daughter, Irene Marie Metzler; seven brothers, Samuel B., Ephraim, Ira, Andrew J., Ezra, Levi and Emanuel Nafziger; and a sister, Lovina Mast.
Funeral services were May 29 at 11 am at Ridgeview Mennonite Church with the Reverend Nelson Yoder, the Reverend Melville Nafziger, and the Reverend Mick Sommers officiating. Interment was in the Ridgeview Mennonite cemetery. Gordonville, PA.
Source: Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
He was born April 22, 1923 in Hodgeman County, KS to Henry O. and Anna (Ewy) Ewy. Henry was born October 7, 1892 and died November 9, 1944. Anna was born June 4, 1901 and died February 16, 1984.
On January 21, 1951 at Moundridge, KS he was married to Christine H. Ortman, who was born September 28, 1920 and died October 21, 2008.
Surviving are a son, Douglas Ewy (Barbara Stucky), a daughter, Barbara Gibbs, two grandchildren, and two sisters, Frances Ewy (Joe White) and Dorothy Ewy (Orlan Buller).
His twin sister, Wilma Ewy (Bob Norton) preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held October 12, 2012 at Hanston Mennonite Church, Hanston, KS with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Verlene Sebes, Hanston, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, Cheryl Berz; Dohn & Jeanette Fast; Gary & Taci Fast; and Janita & Richard Rawls; 10 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.
Memorial services were held September 1, 2012 at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, OH.
Submitted by: Genevieve Fast
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Peter G. Fast memorial service Saturday at First Mennonite Church
A memorial service for Peter G. Fast who died Aug. 9, 2012, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Mr. Fast was born on April 28, 1925, north of Chinook, Montana, but his family soon moved to Mt. Lake, Minnesota, where he grew up on the family farm. He was the youngest of nine children.
On Aug. 22, 1948, he married Genevieve Elaine Buhler and she survives. Mr. Fast earned several degrees: Bachelor's of Arts at Goshen College in 1949, a Master of Arts in Education from Ball State Teachers College in 1953, and a Doctorate of Education from Indiana University on September 9, 1957.
He took a position at California State University, Fresno where he taught in the School of Education for 30 years. He earned the title of Professor Emeritus when he retired. Soon after, he moved to Neuwied, Germany, with his wife, Genevieve, and they spent several years assisting Mennonite Central Committee in its work of resettling refugees after the Berlin Wall fell.
Mr. Fast is survived by his wife, Genevieve, his four children and their spouses--Cheryl Berz, Dohn and Jeanette Fast, Gary and Taci Fast, and Janita and Richard Rawls-- 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and numerous nephews and nieces.
A memorial service is planned in Bluffton, Sept. 1, at 2 p.m. at First Mennonite Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts be donated to Mennonite Central Committee, Goshen College, or Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Posted by Fred Steiner on August 28, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are her parents, and children, Cody and Torey.
Administrative Assistant at Perkasie Mennonite for 19 years. On Peace and Justice Committee of Franconia and Eastern District Conference, loved music, outdoors, dancing, food and friends.
Memorial services were held November 10, 2012 at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church Perkasie, PA with burial in Perkasie Mennonite Cemetery, Perkasie, PA.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are four daughters, Lena wife of Bob Sloyer of Lancaster, Ada, wife of John Stoltzfoos of Silver Spring, Naomi, wife of Mervin L. Glick of Lancaster, and Rose, wife of David Shenk of Ronks; a son, Aaron, Jr. husband of Dawn Eberly Fisher of Prospect, VA; 17 grandchildren, five great grandchildren; five brothers, Elmer husband of Mary Fisher of Strasburg, Menno Fisher of Lancaster, Ben J. husband of Emma Fisher of Gap, John, husband of Anna Fisher of Rebersburg, and Alvin husband of Anna Fisher of Friedens.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Sarah Esh and by brothers, Leon, Christie and Jesse Fisher.
Funeral Service was June 18, 2012 at the Weavertown Amish Mennonite Church, Bird-In-Hand, PA Interment was in the adjoining church cemetery.
Kearney A. Snyder Funeral Home Lancaster, PA
Submitted and Edited by Leon Hertzler
He is survived by 3 children; daughter, Marty wife of Jay Smucker of Mount Joy; sons, Kenny husband of Brenda Rohrer Fisher of Leola and Randy husband of Deb Grimmer Fisher of Lititiz; grandchildren Mike, Jessica and Jason; and 7 great grand children. Also surviving are 7 brothers; Aaron of Lancaster, Elmer husband of Mary of Strasburg, Menno of Lancaster, Ben J. husband of Emma of Gap, John, husband Anna of Rebersburg, and Alvin husband of Anna of Fridens.
He was preceded in death by a sister Sarah Esh and 2 brothers Leon and Christie.
A funeral service was April 1, 2012 at the Stumptown Mennonite Church. Interment was in the Stumptown Mennonite cemetery Bird-In-Hand, PA.
Source: Kearney A. Snyder Funeral Homes, Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Surviving are a brother, Clair R., husband of Gloria Frank; and a sister-in-law: Karen Frank.
A brother, Carl R. Frank, and a sister, Ruth Frank preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held February 10, 2012 at Landis Homes, East Bethany Chapel, Lititz, PA with burial in Landisville Mennonite Cemetery, Landisville, Lancaster County, PA.
Submitted by: Christy Kauffman, Landisville PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, Harold Peters-Fransen, Gordon Epp-Fransen, and Joan Fransen, 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, a brother, Herbert & Mary Fransen, and a sister, Edith Fransen & Harold Regier.
Brothers and sister, Henry Fransen, George Fransen, Herta Fransen, and Werner Fransen preceded him in death.
He was a former member of General Board of the General Conference Mennonite Church, former moderator of Conference of Mennonites in Canada, and lay minister of Vineland United Mennonite Church.
Memorial services were held January 22, 2012 at Vineland UM Church, Vineland, Ontario with burial in Vineland Cemetary.
Submitted by: Gordon Epp-Fransen, Winnipeg, MB
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Frey, Curtis Dean, 54, passed away on Friday, March 30th, 2012 at the Landis Homes, Lititz, PA. Curtis was born on August 16, 1957 in Lebanon, PA to Harold R. and Ruth W. (Snavely) Frey of Lititz. He graduated from IU13 in 1978.
A caring and compassionate person, he enjoyed singing, listening to music, and visiting with family and friends. He was a member of Gingrichs Mennonite Church in Lebanon County and attended Landis Valley Christian Fellowship.
In 1993, Curtis moved to Lancaster County to become part of the Friendship Community where he enjoyed attending services and lived until January of 2012 when he moved to Landis Homes.
He worked at Lighthouse Vocational Services, and most recently, the Occupational Development Center.
In addition to his parents, Curtis is survived by sisters, Linda, wife of David Frey of New Holland, Donna, wife of Gerald Myers of Florida, Anita Frey of East Petersburg, and Twila, wife of Del Glick of Washington D.C; brothers, Leslie, husband of Gloria Frey of Lebanon, and Dennis, husband of Becky Frey of Lebanon.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 2nd, 2012 at 11:00 AM from the West Bethany Chapel at the Landis Homes, Lititz, with a viewing from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. A visitation (no viewing) will also be held Sunday, April 1st, 2012 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the West Bethany Chapel. Interment will be private at Gingrichs Mennonite Cemetery, Lebanon. Contributions may be made to Friendship Ministries, 1149 E. Oregon Rd., Lititz, PA, 17543 or the Landis Homes Caring Fund, 1001 E. Oregon Rd., Lititz, PA 17543. Grose Funeral Home, Myerstown, is entrusted with the arrangements.
July 26, 1927 - May 6, 2012
TOPEKA - Jeanette Fry, 84, of Topeka, died at 9:06 a.m. Sunday, May 6, 2012, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital.
She was born July 26, 1927, in Allen County to Victor and Lucy (Lengacher) Steury. On Feb. 24, 1951, in Goshen, she married Ezra Fry. He survives.
Also surviving are daughters Joetta (John) Reffett of LaGrange, Cheryl (Larry) Kellett of Angola, Donna (Tim) Hite of Shipshewana and Rita (Tony) Long of Auburn; son Dale (Pam) Fry of LaGrange; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister Louise (Sherman) Schrock of Topeka; and brother Edwin "Bud" (Lydia) Steury of Goshen.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Marie Cross and brother Virgil Steury.
She had worked at the Topeka Livestock Auction for more than 20 years.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today, May 8, 2012, at Emma Mennonite Church, 1900 S. 600 W., Topeka. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Services will be conducted by Pastors Gene Hartman and Derrick Ramer. Burial will be in Shore Cemetery, Shipshewana.
Memorials may go to Emma Mennonite Church for mission projects.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
May 8, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Fry, Jeanette Steury, 84, of Topeka, IN., died May 6, 2012 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital. She was born on July 26, 1927 in Allen Co., IN to Victor and Lucy (Lengacher) Steury. On February 24, 1951 in Goshen she married Ezra Fry, he survives.
Survivors in addition to her husband are four daughters; Joetta (John) Reffett of Lagrange, Cheryl (Larry) Kellett of Angola, Donna (Tim) Hite of Shipshewana, Rita (Tony) Long of Auburn; a son; Dale (Pam) Fry of Lagrange; 15 grandchildren, four great grandchildren; a sister, Louise (Sherman) Schrock of Topeka; a brother, Edwin "Bud" (Lydia) Steury of Goshen.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Marie Cross and a brother Virgil Steury.
She was a member of the Emma Mennonite Church. Funeral services was May 9, 2012 at Emma Mennonite Church, Services will be conducted by Pastors Gene Hartman and Derrick Ramer. Burial will be in Shore Cemetery, Shipshewana.
Source: Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, IN.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler