Lazarus Project 2013 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.

2013 A to B

Abel, Donald E. ; . . Albrecht, Carolyn A. Bontrager ; . . Alderfer, Abram H. ; . . Alderfer, Catherine T. Greaser ; . . Alderfer, Daisy B. Bossan ; . . Alderfer, Doris Long ; . . Alderfer, E. Christine Reiff ; . . Alderfer, Helen Wade ; . . Alderfer, Merrill S. ; . . Allgyer, Paul M. ; . . Allgyer, Silas Ray ; . . Amstutz, Clifford Wayne ; . . Amstutz, Frances Elizabeth Schroeder ; . . Amstutz, Peggy A. Lewis ; . . Auker, R. Lavon ; . . Auker, Magdalena "Maggie" Good; . . Auker, William R. ; . . Barnard, Randall Eugene ; . . Barnhart, Cathalene Amanda Good ; . . Basinger, Lola May Schertz ; . . Batterman, Levi Myers ; . . Beachy, Ada J. Keim ; . . Beam, Douglas J. ; . . Beber, Aarron Shawn ; . . Beck, Barbara "Bobbie" Nine ; . . Beck, Elizabeth Schrock ; . . Becker, A. Ruth Horning ; . . Beery, Carrie Virginia ; . . Beery, Lucy M. Weaver ; . . Beiler, John Z . ; . . Bender, Mervin T. ; . . Bertsche, James E. ; . . Blanchard, Lorene Wedel ; . . Blosser, Alma L. Garber ; . . Blosser, Glenn M. ; . . Blucker, Mary L. Yoder ; . . Blum Carolyn M. Case ; . . Boll, Ryan L. ; . . Bontrager, Floyd M. ; . . Bontrager, Leona E. Miller ; . . Bontrager, Levi Harold ; . . Bontrager, Orville Dean ; . . Bontreger, Lydia B. Bontrager ; . . Borkholder, Anna E. Lehman; . . Borkholder, Herb ; . . Borntrager, Mary E. Stutzman ; . . Boshart, Don Wyse ; . . Boshart, Esther Wagler ; . . Boss, Martha Mast ; . . Boyer, Claude F. ; . . Brenneman, Mary ; . . Brenneman, Mary Katherine Conrad ; . . Brilhart, Marnetta Yake ; . . Broadfoot, David John ; . . Bromwell, Harold Gardner ; . . Brouse, Barbara Joan Kuebler ; . . Brown, Robert Carl ; . . Brubacker, Frieda S. ; . . Brubacker, Louise Martin ; . . Brubaker, Anne M.; . . Brubaker, Jerald N ; . . Brubaker, Mary E. ; . . Brubaker, Paul N. ; . . Brunk, Edna Metzler ; . . Brunk, Lawrence ; . . Buckwalter, Miriam E. Bair; . . Buckwalter, Royce E. ; . . Bumbaugh, Brownie Virginia Hartman; . . Burchart, Adam James Edmund ; . . Burkey, Erma Yeackley ; . . Burkholder, Gladys Irene Gingrich ; . . Burkholder, Merlin Abraham ; . . Burkholder Miriam Thomas ; . . Burkholder, Ray L. ; . . Byler, Mary Magdalene Byler ; . .

Abel, Donald E.

Dec. 28, 1946 - Aug. 27, 2013

NAPPANEE - Donald E. Abel, 66, of Nappanee, died at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013, at Elkhart General Hospital, where he was admitted Sunday.

He was born Dec. 28, 1946, in Elkhart to Paul and Evelyn (Roose) Abel.

He was a 1964 graduate of Wakarusa High School and lived his lifetime in this area.

Don was owner of Franklin Coach in Nappanee. He was very active in the community serving on the Nappanee Smokey Stovers Fire Department for 36 years; seven of those years as chief.

Don helped to start the Butch Nine Scholarship committee. He also served on the Fourth of July committee, Nappanee Redevelopment Commission from 1994-2007 and the NorthWood Dollars for Scholars committee.

He was a former Elkhart County Councilman. Don was named Nappanee Citizen of the year in 2000.

Surviving are his sons and grandchildren, Jim (Heidi) Abel, and their daughters, Sydney and Payton of Fishers and Chris (Mindy) Abel and their children, Bryce and Katie of Nappanee; sister Becky (Johnnie) Moody of Granger; brothers Steve Abel of Nappanee and Rick (Gail) Abel of Wakarusa; and his former wife, Rita Tucker of Wakarusa.

Family and friends may call from 2 to 4 and 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, and for one hour prior to the funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, at the funeral home. The Rev. Ruben Chupp, pastor of North Main Street Mennonite Church will officiate. Burial will take place with full fireman honors, including a final call at the Nappanee Fire Department and final salute, in Olive West Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to NorthWood Dollars for Scholars.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Aug. 29, 2013
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Albrecht, Carolyn A. Bontrager

Aug. 2, 1928-April 12, 2013

- GOSHEN - Carolyn A. Albrecht, 84, Magnolia Court, died Friday at 7:15 a.m. at her residence.

She was born Aug. 2, 1928 in Elkhart County, to Orvan and Grace (Mishler) Bontrager.

She married Nevin R. Albrecht Dec. 24, 1947.

She is survived by her husband; daughters, Lola (Merrill) Gingerich, Milford, and Sharlene (the Rev. Donald) Patterson, Kalona, Iowa; sons, Jerry (Barbara) Albrecht, Goshen, and Dr. Lynn (Kathy) Albrecht, Edwardsburg, Mich.; stepmother, Esther Greenawalt Bontrager, Goshen; brother, Marion Bontrager, Goshen; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter who died in 1950; sister, Mildred Wildeman; and brothers, Devon Bontrager and Maynard Bontrager.

She worked as a secretary at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Elkhart, and also worked part-time at Bayer. She was a member of Belmont Mennonite Church.

She was a 1946 graduate of Hesston College and Bible School, Hesston, Kan. She volunteered at Ten Thousand Villages and also at Africa Inter-Mennonite Mission. She enjoyed quilting, singing, playing piano with family members, gardening with Nevin and spending time with her family.

There will be a memorial gathering Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Belmont Mennonite Church, 925 Oxford St., Elkhart, where a memorial service will take place Saturday at 10 a.m. The Revs. Larry Rohrer and Mandy Yoder will officiate.

Private family burial will take place at Yellow Creek Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Belmont Mennonite Church Love Fund or to Africa-Inter-Mennonite Mission (AIMM).

Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen, is handling arrangements. To leave a message of condolence for the family, visit www.rrefh.com.

Goshen News, Goshen, IN
April 13, 2013
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Albrecht, Carolyn Augusta Bontrager, 84, of Goshen, IN died April 12, 2013 at the same place. She was born August 2, 1928 in Elkhart County, IN to Orvan and Grace (Mishler) Bontrager. On December 24, 1947 at Topeka, IN she was married to Nevin Albrecht, who survives.

Surviving are children, Jerry (Barbara), Lynn (Kathy), Lola (Merrill) Gingerich, and Sharlene (Don) Patterson; 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, her stepmother, Esther Greenawalt Bontrager, and a brother, Marion Bontrager.

An infant daughter, two brothers, Maynard Bontrager, and Devon Bontrager, and a sister, Mildred Wideman preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held April 20, 2013 at Belmont Mennonite Church, Elkhart IN with burial in Yellow Creek Cemetery, Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: Mary Hunsberger
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Alderfer, Abram H., 90, of Telford, PA. passed away June 5, 2013 at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, PA. He was born June 28, 1922 on the Alderfer Farm Homestead in Franconia, PA to Mahlon D. and Martha (Hagey) Alderfer. He was the loving husband of Marian (Kerr) Alderfer for 67 years.

Abram was a dairy farmer with his father. While farming he was also was employed by the Franconia township road crew. After retiring he was employed by George S. Snyders Estate, Hatfield, PA. He was an active member of Salford Mennonite Church, where he spent his spare time assisting with the cemetery grounds.

Survived by his wife and son, Paul Alderfer and wife, Judith of Souderton, PA; a grandson, Scott Alderfer and wife Shawn Marie of Red Hill, PA; a granddaughter, Kendra L. Hartley, a companion Cory Ruth of Quakertown, PA; eight great-grandchildren, one great great grandson and a sister, Grace Kratz of Souderton, PA.

He was preceded in death by: a brother, Jacob Alderfer and sister, Alma Kratz. Funeral service was June 9, 2103 at 7 PM at Salford Mennonite Church, Harleysville, PA. A private burial was at Salford Mennonite Cemetery.

Source: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory
Souderton, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Alderfer, Catherine T. Greaser, age 94, of Lansdale; formerly of Souderton, PA died December 20, 2013 at Dock Woods. She was born in Lederach, PA Samuel Z. & Rae B. (Tyson) Greaser. She was the loving wife of the late Henry R. Alderfer for 56 years. Catherine was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church. She also played in the Chimes Choir at the Dock Woods Community. She had a group of friends who started "The Gang Picnic" and met annually in Blooming Glen.

She is survived by two daughters, Linda Grasse & husband, Warren L. of Telford, PA, Doreen Clemmer & husband, Leroy M. of Harleysville, PA; her two grandsons, Christopher Clemmer & wife, Corey of Harleysville, PA, Eric Clemmer & wife, Lisa of Phoenix, MD; her two granddaughters, Melanie Anders & husband, Steven of Telford, PA, Lorina Hunsberger & husband, Travis of Telford, PA and her ten great-grandchildren - Wade, Ashlyn, Peyton, Reese, Kendall, Marley, Audyn, Ella, Ethan and Rylan.

Catherine was preceded in death by her parents and husband, her sister, Beulah Souder.

A funeral service was December 27, 2013 at 11:00 am at Dock Woods Community Chapel, Lansdale, PA. Burial took place at Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.

Source:Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, Souderton, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, 2014

Alderfer, Daisy B. Bossan, 67, of Harleysville, PA, died on February 22, 2013, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She was the wife of Glenn M. Alderfer for 35 years. Born in Trajano de Moraes, Brazil, Daisy was the daughter of the late Antenor and Miriam (Montes) Bossan.

At her chuch, Living Faith Fellowship, Souderton, PA. She was very involved with all aspects of her church, including Christian Education Director, singing in music groups, se church secretary, and planning women's ministry events.

Survived by her husband, Glenn and two daughters, Lucianna B. Alderfer of Blooming Glen and Christianne Nakhla and husband Tim of Staten Island, NY; 1 grandson, Leonardo T. Nakhla of Staten Island, NY; 1 sister, Gheiza Rangel of Brazilia, Brazil; and 3 brothers, Neiel Bossan and wife Miriam of Niteroi, Brazil; Harley Bossan and wife Deise, also of Niteroi, Brazil; and Jezer Bossan and wife Alair of Santos, Brazil.

Memorial Service was March 2, 2013 at Souderton Mennonite Church,Souderton, PA

The graveside service will be private at the family's convenience.

Source: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home Souderton, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Alderfer, Doris Long, age 74, of Souderton; formerly of Salford, PA died November 25, 2013 at Souderton Mennonite Homes. Doris was born Nov 16, 1939 in Sellersville, PA to Russell B. & Verna (Landis) Long. She was the loving wife of Ralph C. Alderfer for 51 years. Doris was a member of Ambler Mennonite Church where she served as an Elementary Sunday school teacher for many years.

Survived by her husband Ralph and two sons, Daniel Alderfer & wife, Alicia of Schwenksville, PA, Mark Alderfer & wife, Denise of Souderton, PA; her three daughters, Cindy Derstine & husband, Ray of Harleysville, PA, Rhonda Alderfer & companion, Joseph Tedesco of Skippack, PA, Denise Koch & husband, Tom of Harleysville, PA; her 14 grandchildren - Jackie, Krissie, Sara, Bailey, Lindsey, Jesse, Hannah, Jordan, Cassie, Alexis, Corrine, Evan, Trent, Ella and her step-mother-in-law, Irene Alderfer of Souderton, PA.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Russell Long.

A memorial service was November 30, 2013 at Souderton Mennonite Summit View Auditorium, Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964. Burial was at Towamencin Mennonite Cemetery.

Source: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, Souderton, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler 2013

Alderfer, E. Christine Reiff, 82, formerly of Perkasie, PA died February 10, 2013 in the Souderton Mennonite Homes, Franconia Twp. Montgomery Co., PA. Born in Souderton, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Alva (Henry) Reiff. She and her husband Merrill Alderfer would have celebrated their 61st anniversary in April. Mrs. Alderfer was a member of Zion Mennonite Church in Souderton.

Survived by her husband, two sons: Mark Alderfer and his wife Vivian of Oreland, John Alderfer and his wife Nina of Souderton, three grandchildren: Andrew Alderfer of Folcroft, Sarah Alderfer of Philadelphia, Jennifer Krause of Fairfax, VA, and a sister, Mary Ziegler of Harleysville.

Funeral Services and Interment are private at the convenience of the family.

Source: The Sadler-Suess Funeral Home, Telford, PA
Submitted by : Leon Hertzler, 2013

Alderfer, Helen Wade

Aug. 27, 1919 - Sept. 5, 2013

GOSHEN - Helen Wade Alderfer, 94, of Waterford Crossing, Goshen, died Sept. 5, 2013.

She was born Aug. 27, 1919, in Whiteside County, Sterling, Ill., to Clark Wade and Mary Graber Conrad Wade. Helen grew up on the family farm and graduated from Sterling High School and Goshen College.

She married Edwin Stover Alderfer on Aug. 12, 1944, in Sterling. He died in 2004.

Surviving are one brother, Harold C. Wade; and four daughters, Ann (Ned Kauffman), Faith (Rod Summer), Mary (Merle Snyder) and Amy (Steve Bell). She is also survived by four grandchildren, Seth Kauffman, Greta Kauffman, Chase Snyder and Sophie Snyder; and four great-grandchildren.

Her son, Eric Alderfer, is deceased.

Helen, along with her husband, Ed, was active with the Mennonite Church in Canton, Ohio, and Barto, Fla., (Civilian Public Service Camp), the Philippine Islands (Mennonite Central Committee), the mission church and school in Culp, Ark., Christopher Dock Mennonite High School in Lansdale, Pa., Kingview and North Scottdale churches in Scottdale, Pa., and College Mennonite Church in Goshen. Helen taught for 11 years and was an editor for the Mennonite Publishing House for 25 years, working with publications including Christian Living magazine and On The Line. Her work also involved her in the wider church, where she served on the Faith, Life and Strategy Commission, with the Mennonite Central Committee Board and in conference offices. She led adult retreats and met children in school settings. A collection of her poems, "The Mill Grinds Fine," was published in 2008.

Helen willed her body to the IU Medical School. A memorial stone in West Goshen Cemetery for Helen and Ed includes a haiku written by Helen: "Two who loved the earth and all its riches, have heard the call and gone home."

A memorial service will take place Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at College Mennonite Church in Goshen. Visitation will be Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the church.

Memorials may be given to College Mennonite Church Student Aid Fund.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Oct. 10, 2013
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Alderfer, Helen Wade, 94, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died September 5, 2013 at the same place. She was born August 27, 1919 at Sterling, IL to Clark and Mary Graber (Conrad) Wade. On August 12, 1944 she was married to Edwin Stover Alderfer, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Ann (Ned) Kauffman; Faith Alderfer (Rod Summer); Mary Alderfer (Merle Snyder); and Amy Alderfer (Steve Bell), four grandchildren, and a brother, Henry C. Wade.

A son, Eric; a brother, Ralph E. Wade, and a sister, Doris Wade Rupe preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held October 12, 2013 at College Mennonite Church Goshen, IN.

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

Alderfer, Merrill S., 83, of the Souderton Mennonite Homes, formerly of Perkasie, passed away on March 29, 2013 in Grand View Hospital, West Rockhill Twp. Sellersville, PA. He was born in Telford, PA to Harvey M. and Lillian (Smith) Alderfer. He and his beloved wife, E. Christine Alderfer, who died on February 10, 2013, would have celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary in April. Mr. Alderfer was a member of Zion Mennonite Church in Souderton. A U. S. Navy veteran of the Korean conflict, he served from 1948 to 1952.

He is survived by two sons: Mark Alderfer and his wife Vivian of Oreland, John Alderfer and his wife Nina of Souderton, and three grandchildren: Andrew Alderfer of Folcroft, Sarah Alderfer of Philadelphia, and Jennifer Krause of Fairfax, VA.

Source: The Sadler-Suess Funeral Home, Telford, PA
Submitted by : Leon Hertzler, 2013

Allgyer, Paul M., 26, of Versailles Mo., passed away Monday, March 11, 2013, at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia, Mo.

He was born August 30, 1986, in Morgantown, Pa., a son of LeRoy S., Jr. and Fern M. (Martin) Allgyer.

On Nov. 3, 2012, in Barnett, he was united in marriage to Rosilee Hindal, daughter of Steve and Judy Hindal. She survives at the home.

Paul was a school teacher at the Ridge View Mennonite School and was a member of the Ridge View Mennonite Church in Barnett, Mo.

In addition to his wife, Rosie, he is survived by his parents, LeRoy and Fern Allgyer of Whittington; his brothers, James M. Allgyer, husband of Corinna Wiens of Ewing, Gabriel M. Allgyer of Whittington, Virgil M. Allgyer, husband of Sharlene Rohrer, and Daniel M. Allgyer, husband of Violet Stoltzfus, both of Mt. Vernon; his sisters, Marigold M. Zimmerman, wife of James Zimmerman, and Rose M. Zimmerman, wife of Duane Zimmerman, both of Ewing; his paternal grandfather, LeRoy S. Allgyer of Myerstown, Pa.; his maternal grandmother, Pauline M. Martin of Narvon, Pa.; and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Joy M. Allgyer; his paternal grandmother, Lizzie S. Allgyer; and his maternal grandfather, Chester M. Martin.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 15, at the Beulah Mennonite Church near Versailles, Mo. Graveside services and interment will follow in the Beulah Cemetery near Barnett with James Allgyer, Gabriel Allgyer, Virgil Allgyer, Daniel Allgyer, Austin Hindal and Gordon Ebersole serving as casketbearers. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6: to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Beulah Mennonite Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Ridge View Mennonite School in care of Aaron Weaver, 18761 Big Rock Road, Barnett, MO 65011.

Expressions of sympathy may be left online at www.kidwellgarber.com. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles, Mo.

BentonEveningNews.com
Benton, MO
Mar. 12, 2013
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Allgyer, Silas Ray, born May 9, 1974 in Pensacola, Florida, passed away at his home in Scurry, on March 23, 2013.

He is survived by his wife Betty (Shank) Allgyer; two sons, Winfred(10), Waldino(1); and five daughters, Lolita(13), Tanya(11), Juanita(8), Olivia(6), and Victoria(4); all at home. In addition to his parents, Lester and Lillian Allgyer of Scurry, he is survived by three brothers, Marcus Allgyer and wife Martha of Sterling, AK, Jared Allgyer of Free Union, VA, Joel Allgyer of Sterling, AK; and three sisters, Tabitha, wife of Lee Martin of Emory, Ruth Allgyer of Vineland, NJ, Laura, wife of John Stover of Soldotna, AK; and paternal grandfather, Leroy Allgyer Sr. of Womelsdorf, PA.

He was involved in the construction industry all his life and was the managing partner of Porter Bluff Construction. He served as minister for 10 years at the Grays Prairie Mennonite Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Silas Allgyer Memorial Fund c/o D M Stover at 109A S St Hwy 274, Kemp, 75143.

Funeral Services were held Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Grays Prairie Mennonite Church. Arrangements were under the direction of Parker-Ashworth Funeral Home of Kaufman.

The Kaufman Herald, Kaufman, TX
March 27, 2013
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Amstutz, Clifford Wayne, 85, of Hesston, Harvey Co., KS died December 15, 2013 at the same place. He was born April 14, 1928 to Paul and Esther (Bixler) Amstutz. On June 15, 1952 at Columbiana, Ohio he was married to Lois Blosser, who survives.

Surviving are children, Wendell (Karen) Amstutz; Crystal (Bryan) Oster; C. Paul (Hildi) Amstutz; Neil (Janette) Amstutz; and Lynell "Nelly" (Steve) Fine; eleven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, a brother Mahlon (Judy) Amstutz; and two sisters, Lilian (Ray) Gotshall; and Adeline Yoder.

A brother, Ivan (Ruth) Amstutz preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held December 23, 2013 at Hesston Mennonite Church, Hesston, KS.

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

Amstutz, Frances Elizabeth Schroeder, 94, of Bloomfield, Davis County, Iowa died June 4, 2013 at the same place from natural causes. She was born June 30, 1918 at Palatine, Illinois to Herman and Elise (Wickersheim) Schroeder. On February 8, 1941 at Palatine, IL she was married to John Edward Amstutz, who was born December 14, 1915 and survives.

Surviving are children, Karen (Gary) Spurgeon, Dean (Sandra) Amstutz, and Keith (Gail) Amstutz; nine grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.

A granddaughter, Shari Forsythe; a sister, Floride Huebner; and three brothers, Edward, Herbert and Harold Schroeder preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held June 7 2013 at Pulaski Mennonite Church, Pulaski, Davis County, Iowa with burial in Pulaski Cemetery, Pulaski, Iowa.

Submitted by: Darrell Zook, Pulaski, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Amstutz, Peggy A. Lewis, 74, died July 29, 2013, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. OH. She was born March 25, 1939, in Allen Co., OH to Morris and Martha (Dunlap) Lewis. On June 30, 1957, she married Robert Amstutz and he survives. She was a member of St. John Mennonite Church, Pandora, OH

Survived by her husband Robert and a daughter Tammy (Delmer) Nuzum of Beaverdam; two sons, Greg (Judy) Amstutz, Tim (Sondra) Amstutz both of Beaverdam; a sister Kim (Larry) Lambert of Knoxville, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law Barb Lewis of Toledo.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Lewis, and aunt, Alice Cross.

A memorial service was Aug 3, 2013 St. John Mennonite Church, Pandora, OH. with
Pastors Lynn Thompson and Dave Stratton officiating.

Source: Bluffton ICON
Bluffton, OH
Submitted by Leon Hertzler

Auker, R. Lavon, 83, of Mifflintown, PA died February 27, 2013, at Brookline Village.

Born on December 8, 1929, in Delaware Twp., Juniata Co.,PA to John L. and Beulah S. (Shelley) Auker. His wife of nearly 63 years, Marian L. (Auker) Auker, whom he married on March 19, 1950, survives. He a member of Lauver's Mennonite Church, for 40 years he served as the District Treasurer for the Mennonite Disaster Service.

Survived by his wife Marian and three sons; Robert P. Auker, Sr. and his wife Joyce, of Mifflintown, Steven J. Auker, of Port Royal, Daniel C. Auker and his wife Brenda, of Mifflintown; one brother, John M. Auker and his wife Alta, of Thompsontown; one sister, Joann Yoder and her husband Ted, of Belleville, one sister-in-law, Rena M. Auker, of Mifflintown and he leaves behind 9 grandchildren, Tammy Haas, Shelly Gerberich, Robert Auker, Jr., Amy Zeigler, Joni Auker, Kyle Auker, Kelsey Auker, Brent Auker and Eli Auker, also 7 great grandchildren and one step-great granddaughter.

One grand daughter, Kayla E. Auker and one brother, Earl R. Auker preceded him in death.

Funeral service was March 4, 2013, at Lauver's Mennonite Church, Evendale, PA with Pastor John Gehman officiating. Interment was in the adjoining church cemetery.

Source Brown Funeral Home McAllisterville& Miffintown, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Auker, Magdalena "Maggie" Good, 83, of the West Willow Rest Home, formerly of Richland, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. On January 28, 1951, she married Norman G. Auker, who preceded her in death in 1994. She was born in Ephrata, on September 5, 1929, to the late Henry and Lizzie (Good) Good.

She was a member of the Richland Mennonite Church. Maggie enjoyed sending cards and encouraging others. She also did some driving for her Amish friends in earlier years.

She is survived by her son, John G. Auker, husband of Martha Weaver Auker of Denver, PA.; a daughter, Rose, married to James Troyer of Newmanstown; 10 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. She was the last of her siblings.

She was preceded in death by her son, Robert L. Auker in May 2011; sister, Anna Mary Good Weber; brothers, Harvey, Cloyd, Henry, and William Good; and two great-grandchildren.

Viewing will be held on Sunday, January 6, 2013, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Richland Mennonite Church. Funeral service will be on Monday at 10 a.m., also at the church. nterment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, & Crematory, Jonestown, is in charge of the arrangements.

Lebanon Daily News - 1/4/2013
Lebanon, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Auker, William R.

MOUNT PLEASANT MILLS - William R. Auker, 78, of Mount Pleasant Mills, died on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013, at his home.

William was born Jan. 10, 1935, in Lancaster County, a son of the late Adam and Lizzie (Redcay) Auker. He was the husband of Edna M. (Gehman) Auker, who preceded him on July 4, 2010.

He was a member of Stauffer Old Order Mennonite Church at Riverview, Liverpool.

William is survived by nine children and their spouses, Linda G. and Melvin B. Stauffer, of Mount Pleasant Mills, Leon G. and Anna Mae Auker, Ellen G. and Daniel B. Stauffer, Mabel G. and Jonathan B. Stauffer, and Susan G. and Eugene Stauffer, all of Port Trevorton, William G. and Ellen Auker, of Peebles, Ohio, Paul G. and Rachel Auker, Samuel G. and Rosene Auker, and Janet and Norman Weaver, all of Mount Pleasant Mills; 64 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Martin and Naomi Auker and Aaron and Annabelle Auker, all of Liverpool; four sisters, Sue Martin, of Ohio, Ruth Auker, of Liverpool, Annie Auker, of Port Trevorton, and Sadie Auker, of Liverpool; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded by a daughter-in-law, Rebecca Auker; eight grandchildren; a brother, Paul Auker, in childhood; and a brother-in-law, Daniel Martin.

Friends and family are invited to the viewing from 2 to 4 and 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, with the funeral at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Leon and Anna Mae Auker, 403 Locust Grove Road, Port Trevorton. An additional funeral service will be held at 9:15 a.m. Saturday in Stauffer Old Order Mennonite Church at Riverview, Oriental Road and Old Trail Road, Liverpool.

Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

The George P. Garman Funeral Homes Inc., 9366 Route 35, Mount Pleasant Mills, has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Sunbury Daily Item - 12/19/2013
Sunbury, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Barnard, Randall Eugene, 73, of Springs, Somerset Co., PA died September 19, 2013 at the same place. He was born February 19, 1940 at Garrett Co., MD to Carlton and Roberta (Richter) Barnard and was married to Rose Marie Holliday, who survives.

Surviving are son, Christopher Barnard and wife Tammy; daughter, Pamela Brant and husband Wade; daughter, Lisa Brant and husband Gary; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and a bother, Robert Barnard.

Memorial services were held at Newman's Funeral Home, Grantsville, Garrett Co., MD, with burial in Springs Cemetery, Somerset Co., PA.

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

Barnhart, Cathalene Amanda Good, 87, died on August 18, 2013 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Eldon and Lois Rhodes. She was born on April 9, 1926 in Augusta Co., VA to Otto J. and Anna Weaver Good. On January 1, 1947, she married David H. Barnhart who preceded her in death on September 8, 1991. She was a lifelong member of the Mennonite church. She served with her deacon husband at churches in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Georgia and later at the Bank, Peake and McGaheysville Mennonite churches.

Survived by five daughters, Lois (Eldon) Rhodes of Harrisonburg, Anna Lee (Roger) Berry of Seymour MO; Ellen (Elam) Heatwole of Harrisonburg, Ferne (David W.) Showalter of Bridgewater, and Esther (James) Rodes of McGaheysville, and one son Roy (Carol Hilty) Barnhart also of McGaheysville. She is survived by a sister, Mildred Simpson of Harrisonburg, a brother, Ethan Good of Macon, MS, and a brother-in-law, James Barnhart of Dayton. She is also survived by 28 grandchildren, and 28 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband David, her parents, a brother, James D. Good of Harrisonburg and four grandchildren. The ministers of the church will conduct a funeral service on August 20, 2013 at the Bank Mennonite Church. Burial was in the adjoining church cemetery.

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

Basinger, Lola May Schertz, 96, of Bluffton, OH died March 3, 2013 at the same place. She was born September 27, 1916 at Roanoke, Illinois.

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

Memorial services were held March 8, 2013 at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, OH with burial in : Ebenezer Cemetery, Bluffton, OH.

Submitted by: Doug Basinger
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Lola May Basinger, 96 died at 1:20 p.m. March 3, 2013 at Willow Ridge, Bluffton. She was born Sept. 27, 1916, in Roanoke, Illinois, to the late Rudolph and Matilda (Stalter) Schertz.

On July 8, 1948, she married L. Eugene Basinger and he died July 1, 2011.

She retired from Lima Convalescent Home as a registered nurse. She had also nursed in Chicago, Washington, D.C., Virginia and Ohio. She served as a camp nurse Civilian Public Service in World War II, which is where she met her husband, Gene.

Mrs. Basinger was a member of First Mennonite Church, Bluffton. She was a graduate of Mennonite School of Nursing, Bloomington, Illinois, and Goshen College, Goshen Indiana.

Survivors include two sons Doug (John Flickinger) Basinger of San Francisco, Calif., Jerome (Pam) Basinger of Chesterton, Ind.; a daughter, Debra Stechschulte of Coldwater, Ind,; five grandchildren and one great grandchild.

A brother, Marvin Schertz, and two sisters, Alta Glick and Doris Liechty, preceded her in death.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton. Revs. Steve Yoder and Louise Wideman officiating. Burial will take place in Ebenezer Mennonite Cemetery. Friends and family may call Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mennonite Memorial Home or Goshen College.

Source: BlufftonIcon
Posted by Fred Steiner, March 4, 2013
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Batterman, Levi Myers, 94, of Dayton, Va., passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013.

He was born Nov. 2, 1918, at Strasburg, Pa., and was a son of the late David W. and Ida Myers Batterman.

At the age of 16, he moved to Harrisonburg, Va., where he attended Eastern Mennonite School. He was a machinist and welder and was employed at Batterman's Machine Shop and later Truck Enterprises. After retirement, he worked part time at Dynamic Aviation. During WWII, he served four years in alternate service at the Grottoes Civilian Public Service Camp. He was a member of Peake Mennonite Church.

On Dec. 17, 1941, he was united in marriage to the former Evelyn Rhodes, who preceded him in death on Nov. 25, 2011.

He is survived by a daughter, Sue Rodes and husband, Elden, of Mount Crawford; six grandchildren, Christie Rhodes (Linden) of Singers Glen, Kevin Knicely of Charlottesville, Va., Valerie Golladay (Mike) of Harrisonburg, Bryan Rodes (Lola) of Bridgewater, Va., Craig Rodes (Amanda) and Gloria Rodes of Mount Crawford; four stepgrandchildren, Karen Martin, Jonathon Good, Kathleen Spiggle and Judith Berry; five great- grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lois B. Heller of Lititz, Pa.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Dawn B. Good; two sons-in-law, Fred H. Knicely and Glen G. Good; a brother, Jacob Batterman; and a sister, Reba B. Ours.

A funeral service will be held at Pike Mennonite Church in Harrisonburg at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2013, with Pastor Elam Heatwole officiating. Burial will follow at Pike Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Daily News Record - 7/15/2013
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Beachy, Ada J. Keim

Nov. 1, 1928 - April 16, 2013

MILLERSBURG - Ada J. Beachy, 84, of Millersburg, died at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, at home.

She was born Nov. 1, 1928, in Yoder, Kan., to Jonas L. and Lizzie (Stutzman) Keim.

On March 19, 1953, in Reno County, Kan., she married Daniel M. Beachy. He died Nov. 5, 2009.

Surviving are three sons, Maynard and Allen (Cindy) Beachy, both of Goshen, and Mark Beachy of Millersburg; siblings Emma (Calvin) Zehr of Goshen, Clara Mae Keim of Sarasota, Fla., Alvin Keim of Millersburg, Atlee (Wilma) Keim of Yoder and Leander Jay (Anna) Kein of Bronson, Mich.; grandchildren Kyle Allen (Syrinity) Beachy and Veronica (Chris) Galbreath; and great-grandchildren Promise and Liam Beachy.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and two brothers, Henry and Junia Keim.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, and all day Thursday, April 18, at Leonard Hostetler's home, 3550 S. 1000 W. Millersburg. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 19, at the same residence. Burial will be in Bontrager Cemetery, Middlebury.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
April 17, 2013
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Beam, Douglas J., age 52, of Morgantown, PA died December 17, 2013 after a two year battle with cancer. He was born March 2, 1961 in Ephrata and raised in Elverson, PA. to Titus and Violet (Lauver) Beam of Elverson, and was married 30 years on August 6 to Bonnie (Naugle) Beam. He was a member of Conestoga Mennonite Church where he served previously as a trustee and youth leader.

Surviving in addition to his wife and parents are two daughters, Samantha, married to Scott McLelland of Belmont, MA, and Cassandra Beam of Philadelphia; and two brothers, William, married to Robin (Lusky) Beam of Elverson, and Brian, married to Karlene (Weaver) Beam of Chicago, IL.

Funeral services were Dec. 21, 2013 at Conestoga Mennonite Church, Morgantown, PA with the Reverend Robert Petersheim officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.

Source: Groff-High-Eckenroth Funeral Homes of New Holland, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, 2014

Beber, Aarron Shawn, 39, of Fort Wayne, IN died March 10, 2013 at the same place. He was born February 28, 1974 at Fort Wayne, IN to Ellen Jayne Beber and David Fisher. On November 14, 2009 at Leo, IN he was married to April Dollier, who was born April 4, 1981 and survives.

Surviving are his father; children, Madelynn Ellen Jayne Beber, Alexis Marie Ayers, and Bruce Demmeree Von Beber; and siblings, Arthur Fisher, Nickolas Fisher, Nathan Fisher, Tyler Fisher, Toby Fisher, Audrea Fisher, and Tyanah Fisher,

His mother preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held March 14, 2013 at North Leo Mennonite Church, Leo, IN with burial in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne, IN.

Submitted by: Elaine Stuckey, Leo, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Beck, Barbara "Bobbie" Nine, 67, of Coldwater Lake, MI died December 31, 2013 at Ann Arbor, MI. She was born November 2, 1946 at Parsons, West Virginia to Earl and Wilda (Fansler) Nine. She was married to Donald R. Beck, who survives.

Surviving are children, Dustin (Angela) Beck; and Brooke (Craig) Scheidler; two grandchildren.

Memorial services were held January 11, 2014 at Lockport Mennonite Church, Stryker, Williams Co., OH.

Submitted by: Barb Crossgrove, Stryker, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Barbara "Bobbi" Beck
1946 - 2013

ANN ARBOR - Barbara "Bobbi" Beck, 67, of Coldwater Lake, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor.

A gathering of friends and family will be held on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014 from 3 - 7 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. A memorial service will be held at the Lockport Mennonite Church in Stryker, Ohio on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014 at 12 p.m., with Pastor Rick Nohr officiating. A gathering will also be held at the church prior to the service, beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday.

Bobbi was born Nov. 2, 1946 in Parsons, W.Va. to Earl and Wilda (Fansler) Nine while her family was traveling. Bobbi was raised in Adrian and Hudson, graduating from Hudson High School in 1964. She went on to Jackson Business College where she received her Associates degree. Bobbi married Donald R. Beck on Aug.12, 1967.

Bobbi worked at Fleetmate Trucking for 24 years before retiring and at LaChoy Food Products for eight years before that, both in Archbold, Ohio. Donald and Bobbi lived in Stryker, Ohio for many years and bought a lake home at Coldwater Lake in 1987. They became residents at Coldwater Lake in 2006.

Bobbi attended Pine Ridge Bible Church in Michigan, was a member of Lockport Mennonite Church in Stryker, Ohio and was active in the O.C.C.L. (Ohio Child Conservation League) in Stryker, Ohio. Bobbi was a very active grandma. She enjoyed baking for friends and family and her children thought of her as "The Best Cook Ever." She was a very artistic person, enjoying several types of painting. She will be remembered by her family for always being very generous and being a great wife, mother and grandmother.

Mrs. Beck is survived by her husband, Donald R. Beck of Coldwater Lake; her son Dustin R. (Angela) Beck of Ypsilanti; her daughter Brooke (Craig) Scheidler of Coldwater; her brother Roger Nine of Ludington; and her grandchildren Hunter and Kalin Scheidler.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Family Promise of Branch County, 63 W. Washington Street, Coldwater, MI 49036, which helps the area's homeless.
www.dutcherfh.com

Hillsdale.net - Hillsdale, MI
Posted Jan. 3, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Beck, Elizabeth Schrock

Nov. 25, 1924 - April 3, 2013

GOSHEN - Elizabeth Beck, 88, of Goshen, died at 5:42 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at her daughter's residence, surrounded by her family.

She was born Nov. 25, 1924, in Reno County, Kan., to David and Mattie (Yoder) Schrock.

Elizabeth was a lifetime area resident.

She married Orval J. Beck June 29, 1946, in Wakarusa. He preceded her in death April 15, 2007.

Mrs. Beck was a homemaker and enjoyed being a mother. She was a member of Holdeman Mennonite Church her entire life. She was very active in the church, taking part in sewing, teaching Sunday school and Bible school. She was a faithful prayer warrior.

Surviving are her sons, Gregory (Karen) Beck of Elkhart and Duane (Kathy) Beck and Max (Melanie) Beck, both of Goshen; daughters Kathleen (Terry) Martin of Knoxville, Tenn., Nedra (Les) Gnagey, of Goshen; 15 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; brother Edward Schrock of Goshen; sisters Sue Kurtz and Barbara (Lowell) Weaver, both of Goshen, Alma (Gene) Bontreger of LaGrange and Mary (Ray) Yoder of Middlebury; her stepmother, Jane Puchala of Roseland; and stepbrothers David (Karen) Shrock of Indianapolis and Bob Shrock of South Bend.

She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Hannah Gnagey and three siblings.

Family and friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2013, at Greencroft Meeting House in Goshen, and from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Wakarusa. Graveside services for family only will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in Olive Cemetery. Celebration of life services will follow at 10:30 a.m. at Holdeman Mennonite Church. Pastors Randy Detweiler and B.J. Leichty will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be given to Project Promise or Holdeman Mennonite Church.

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

Online condolences may be shared at www.tlyfh.com.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
April 5, 2013
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Beck, Elizabeth Schrock, 88, of Goshen, IN died April 3, 2013 at the same place. She was born November 25, 1924 at Reno Co., KS to David and Mattie (Yoder) Schrock. On June 29, 1946 at Wakarusa, IN she was married to Orval Beck, who was born May 1, 1925 and died April 15, 2007.

Surviving are children, Gregory (Karen) Beck, Duane (Kathy) Beck, Max (Melanie) Beck, Kathleen (Terry) Martin, and Nedra (Les) Gnagey; 15 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren; siblings, Edward Schrock, Sue Kurtz, Barbara (Lowell) Weaver, Alma (Gene) Bontreger, and Mary (Ray) Yoder; stepmother, Jan Puchala; half-brothers, David (Karen) Schrock and Bob Schrock.

Three siblings, and a granddaughter, Hannah Gnagey, preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held April 10, 2013 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

Becker, A. Ruth Horning, 84, died February 23, 2013. Ruth was born 1929, to John G. Horning and late Lizzie G. (Sauder) Horning. She was the wife of the late Harry D. Becker.

She was the mother of six children, Sylvia, wife of the late Robert Trupe of Ephrata, Leonard, husband of Helen (Zimmerman) Becker of East Earl, Merle, husband of the late Janet (Brubaker) Becker of Kinzers, Daniel Becker of Ephrata, Mildred, wife of Ervin Zeiset of East Earl, Harry, husband of Sue (Burkholder) Becker of Narvon. Also, 20 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.

Ruth was preceded in death by a brother, Abner Horning and a sister Beatrice Sensenig, also, twin grandsons and two great grandsons.

Funeral service was February 27,2013 at the Martindale Mennonite Church, Ephrata, PA. Interment was in the adjoining church cemetery.

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

Beery, Carrie Virginia, 89, a resident of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013, at her home.

Miss Beery was born July 27, 1924, in Rockingham County, and was a daughter of the late Walter R. and Mary F. Shank Beery.

She was a rug weaver, homemaker and a member of the Pleasant View Old Order Mennonite Church.

Surviving are three sisters, Vada Rhodes of Dayton, and Vera Showalter and Lois Good, both of Harrisonburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Miss Beery was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Brubaker and Lydia Ann Beery.

The ministers of the church will conduct a funeral service Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pleasant View Old Order Mennonite Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The body will be taken back to her home, where friends and family may call.

McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

DNRonline.com
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Beery, Lucy M. Weaver, 65, of Harrisonburg, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at her residence.

She was born in Goshen, Ind., on July 22, 1948, the daughter of the late Annetta (Martin) and William Weaver, who survives her of Goshen, Ind.

She was a member of Mount Pleasant Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg.

Lucy was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She lived courageously with MS all of her adult life until cancer ended her time on this earth.

She will be missed by her devoted husband, Neil David Beery, whom she married June 2, 1973, along with their children, Ruthann Weaver and husband, Kent, of Weyers Cave, Anthony Beery of Harrisonburg, James Beery of Mount Sidney, and Loretta Martin and husband, Darrell, of Goshen, Ind.; seven grandchildren, Shania, Satina and Skyler Weaver, Cheyenna, Harrison, Kaya, and Weston Martin.

Along with her father, she is survived by sisters and brothers, Wayne (Mary Jane) Weaver, Harry (Miriam) Weaver, Miriam (Roy) Ringler, Irvin (Anna Mary) Weaver, James (Karen) Weaver of Indiana, and Margaret (Willard) Martin and Erma (Gary) Showalter of Virginia.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Martin Weaver, and a granddaughter, Shelby Weaver.

A funeral service will be held at Mount Pleasant Mennonite Church at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013, with Ministers of the Church officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Pleasant Mennonite Church Cemetery Harrisonburg, Va.

The body will be taken to her home at 1289 Pike Church Road, Harrisonburg, Va., where the family will receive friends Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.johnsonfs.com.
Johnson Funeral Service, Bridgewater, is in charge of arrangements.

DNRonline.com
Date: August 18, 2013
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Beiler, John Z., 53, of Port Royal, PA died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013, due to an accident on his farm. Born, Feb. 8, 1960, in Lancaster, PA to Noah and Lydia (Zook) Beiler of Lancaster, PA. His wife is Katie (Stoltzfus) Beiler, whom he married Sept. 17, 1981

He was a member of the Tuscarora Valley Chapel, were he served as assistant pastor.

Survived by: his wife Katie, his parents, seven children and two grandchildren, Dorcas Beiler, John Beiler, Stephen Beiler and fiance, Courtney Everitt, Priscilla Beiler, Nathan Beiler, and Lydia Beiler, all of Port Royal, and Mark Beiler and wife, Alta, and their two daughters, Katelyn and Tiana, of Goshen, Ind.; brothers and sisters, Susie Beiler, Anna Beiler, Sara Ellen Beiler, and Reuben Beiler and wife, Naomi, all of Lancaster, and Ivan Beiler and wife, Susie, Marion Center.

He was preceded in death by a stillborn son, David Michael Beiler.

Funeral service was Sept. 9,2013 at Cedar Grove Brethren in Christ Church, Mifflintown. Interment was in Shade Mountain Christian Fellowship Cemetery. (A Beachy AM Church)

Source: Lewistown Sentinal, Lewiston, PA
Submitted by Leon Hertzler

Bender, Mervin T.

Oct. 17, 1936 - July 25, 2013

MIDDLEBURY - Mervin T. Bender, 76, of Middlebury, died at 3:55 a.m. Thursday, July 25, 2013, at IU Health Goshen Hospital, from complications of an aneurism.

He was born Oct. 17, 1936, in Middlebury, to Cephas and Fannie (Troyer) Bender.

On June 6, 1959, in Middlebury he married Virginia "Ginger" Patton.

Survivors include his wife; children Linda (Dave) Hamilton and Randy Bender, both of Middlebury, and Larry Bender of Goshen; grandchildren Ashley Hamilton and Austin Bender; and siblings Marlene (Robert) Pletcher and Gene Bender, both of Middlebury.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Clifford Bender, sister Ida Ellen Miller and an infant sister.

He worked as a salesman in the gas industry, working many years at EZ Gas and later was a salesman in the RV industry.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 S. Main St., Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at First Mennonite Church, Middlebury. Burial will be in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury.

Memorials may be given to the Macular Degeneration Research Foundation.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
July 26, 2013
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Bertsche, James E., 91, of Goshen, Ind., died Feb. 27, 2013, at Greencroft Health Care after a three-month illness. He was born June 20, 1921 in Bluffton, Ohio to Harry and Emma Steiner Bertsche. He married Genevieve "Jenny" Shuppert June 9, 1946, in South Bend, Ind.

Jim and Jenny began international mission service in 1948 with the Congo Inland Mission, now known as Africa Inter-Mennonite Mission. Their Africa service spanned almost 37 years. Jim's work included village itineration, teaching, preaching, mentoring new personnel, translation of biblical materials, and legal representation for the mission. He also served on the Executive Committee of the Congo Mennonite Church.

In 1974, Jim and Jenny came to Elkhart, Ind., where he served as the Executive Secretary of the Mission until 1986. During that period AIMM expanded its presence and ministry into Botswana, Lesotho, the Transkei region of southern Africa, and Burkina Faso.

After retirement, Bertsche researched and wrote a history of the mission, which was published in 1998: "CIM/AIMM: A Story of Vision, Commitment, and Grace." He enjoyed speaking about his experiences in Africa and continued to write, his most recent effort being a compilation of stories recorded by African Christians.

Survived by his wife Jenny and three children, Sandra (Rod King) of Goshen, Linda (Jim Yoder) of Port au Prince, Haiti and Tim (Laura Gilbertson) of Morton, Illinois; a sister, Ruth Covington, and seven grandchildren. Local survivers include two first-cousins, Alice Niswander and Fred Steiner.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Evan Bertsche.

A Celebration of Life Service was March 9, 2013 at Silverwood Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN, Pastor Ron Guengerich will officiate. A private interment will follow at a later date.

Source: Goshen News Goshen, IN
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Blanchard, Lorene Wedel, 89, of Reedley, Fresno Co., CA died December 13, 2013 at Medford, OR. She was born December 19, 1923 at Reedley, CA. In 1945 she was married to Martin Blanchard, who died in 1998.

Surviving are a son, John Blanchard, five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

A son, William Blanchard and a daughter, Karen Blanchard Haney preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held December 20, 2013 at Reedley Cemetery, Reedley, CA.

Submitted by: Dee Patrick,
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Lorene Wedel Blanchard
December 19, 1925 - December 13, 2013

Lorene Blanchard peacefully moved on to Heaven on December 13, 2013 with family by her side. She was born Lorene Wedel on December 19, 1923 in Reedley, California. In 1945 she married Martin Blanchard, her husband of 53 years, and they had three children. They began their life together in Dinuba, California. They moved to Bend, Oregon in 1950 and then back to Reedley, California in 1957 where they lived the rest of their lives together. Lorene worked for the Reedley School District and was an active member of the First Mennonite Church of Reedley.

After her retirement she worked part time at Nearly New second hand store, continued her activities at the church and volunteered at Sierra View Homes. She was a loving and giving servant of the Lord. In 2009 she became a well-loved resident of Sierra View. In June of this year she moved to Medford, Oregon to be near her son and his family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin; a son, William (Bill) Blanchard; and a daughter, Karen Blanchard Haney.

She is survived by her son, John Blanchard; five grand-children, BoJack, Marty, Brittany, Richelle and Andrew; and seven great-grandchildren; as well as by her sister, Patsy Hall and numerous nieces and nephews who all loved her very much. Her legacy of love and unselfish service to all she knew is cherished by all of us, we will miss her dearly.

A grave-side service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 20, 2013 at Reedley Cemetery, 2185 S Reed Ave, Reedley, CA 93654.

The Reedley Exponent
Reedley, CA
Published: Thursday, December 19, 2013
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Blosser, Alma L. Garber
April 3, 1927 - February 15, 2013

Alma L. Blosser, 85, passed away February 15, 2013 at Newton Medical Center, Newton, KS. She was born April 3, 1927 in Harper, KS the daughter of Samuel and Mamie Belle Plank Garber.

She worked at Schowalter Villa in Hesston for 35 years. Alma was also a farm wife, and taught piano lessons.

On November 23, 1947 she married Vernon F. Blosser. He passed away on September 9, 1998. She was a member of the Pennsylvania Mennonite Church which became Whitestone Mennonite Church in Hesston.

She is survived by her son Vernon (Brenda) of Hesston, daughters Karen (Daniel) White of Newton, Joletha (Wilhelm) Horn of Hutchinson, grandchildren Sarah, Laura, Samuel Blosser, Greg (Cheryl) Mason, Joy (Elan) Buller, Janelle Carr, Jennifer Henning, step-grandchildren Tami (Jim) Studer, Todd White, and great-grandchildren Josh Delgado, Jillian Ross-Mason, Natalie, Toby, and Colten Henning, and 2 step great-granchildren Keara and Taryn Studer.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband Vernon. Private family burial will be in Eastlawn Cemetery, Hesston.

Memorial services will at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 18, at Whitestone Mennonite Church, Hesston with Pastor Kurt Horst, Pastor Peter Hartman, and Chaplain Wendy Miller officiating.

Friends may call on Sunday, February 17 from 2p.m. to 6 p.m. with family present 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Schowalter Villa Chapel, Hesston.

Memorials may be made to the Mennonite Disaster Service, or Pastoral Ministries at Hesston College in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home 107 S. Lancaster, P.O. Box 32, Hesston, KS 67062.

Buhler Mortuary Ott Funeral Home
Hesston, KS
Submitted by: Don Stutzman

Blosser, Glenn M., 87, of Bluffton, Allen Co., OH died April 22, 2013 at the same place. He was born October 26, 1925 at New Stark, OH. On March 19, 1955 he was married to Mary Rich, who was born December 22, 1930 and survives.

Surviving are two sons, Gary (Lisa) Blosser and Larry Blosser, and three grandchildren.

Memorial services were held April 25, 2013 at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, OH with burial in Hasson Cemetery, New Stark, OH.

Submitted by: Mary Blosser
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Glen Blosser served on Van Buren Township trustees for 28 years

Glenn M. Blosser, 87, of Bluffton died at 1:30 a.m., April 22, 2013 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. He was born Oct. 26, 1925, in New Stark to Paul and Grace Hostetler Blosser. On March 19, 1955, he married Mary Rich and she survives.

Mr. Blosser was a retired farmer and a Van Buren Township trustee for 28 years. He was a member of First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, where he sang in the choir. He served on the Hancock County Regional Planning Commission. He was a WWII Army veteran and helped organize an Honor Flight for area veterans to visit the WWII Memorial in Washington, DC. He was a 1943 graduate of Rawson High School.

Survivors also include two sons, Gary (Lisa) Blosser of Lima, Larry Blosser of New Stark, and three grandchildren, Shelby Blosser of Oklahoma City, Ok., and Daniel Blosser and Michael Blosser both of Lima. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Marlin Blosser.

Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton. Rev. Steven J. Yoder and Rev. Louise Wideman will officiate. Burial will be in Hasson Cemetery, Van Buren Township.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Bluffton. Online condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 22, 2013
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Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Blucker, Mary L. Yoder

Oct. 11, 1917 - Jan. 31, 2013

WAKARUSA - Mary L. Blucker, 95, of Miller's Merry Manor, Wakarusa, died at 6:33 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, at her residence from natural causes.

She was born Oct. 11, 1917, in Milford to Reuben and Fannie (Farmwald) Yoder. On June 28, 1939, she married Martin J. Blucker in Warsaw. He preceded her in death Dec. 20, 1997.

Mary lived her lifetime in this area. She was a homemaker and loved baking and crocheting. She was a member of North Main Street Mennonite Church.

Surviving are her sons, Dale (Pat) Blucker and Lonnie (Connie) Blucker, both of Nappanee; daughter-in-law Joyce Blucker of Nappanee; grandchildren Terri Huber, Dean (Julie) Blucker, Sheri (Peter) Morey, Robert (Chanelle) Blucker and Jennifer (Rick) Schwartz; 13 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Verna (Ervin) Miller of Bourbon.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son Gene Blucker; six sisters, Laura Mast, Ada Chupp, Elizabeth Stoltfus, Alma Slabaugh, Katie Hershberger and Inez Stutzman; and a brother, Melvin Yoder.

Family and friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Family and friends may meet at the funeral home at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, to proceed to Union Center Cemetery, east side of C.R. 11, for a 1 p.m. burial. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. at North Main Street Mennonite Church. The Rev. Ruben Chupp will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be given to North Main Street Mennonite Church or The Center for Hospice Care.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Feb. 1, 2013
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Blum Carolyn M. Case, 74, of Harleysville, Montgomery Co., PA died March 3, 2013 at Abington, Montgomery Co., PA. She was born June 17, 1938 at Philadelphia, PA to Earl and Kathryn (Merz) Case.

Surviving are children, Cynthia Fertsch, husband William; Kathleen Heavener, husband Bruce; Bob Blum Jr., wife Janet; Diane Blum; Kimberly Kennedy-Garrison, husband Mark; Jonathan Blum, wife Tammy; Timothy Blum, wife Susan; Jennifer Hosterman, husband Mark; Matthew Blum; Joshua Blum, wife Amy; and Benjamin Blum; 25 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

A daughter, Denise Blum, and a brother, Carl Case, preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held March 7, 2013 at Salford Mennonite Church, Harleysville, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Bradley W. Alderfer, Harleysville, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Boll, Ryan L., 14, of Ephrata, PA died March 28, 2013 at Hershey Medical Center after a brief illness. Born 1998 in Brickerville, PA to Merlin and JoAnne (Auker) Boll of Ephrata. Ryan enjoyed the outdoors, woodworking, and basketball.

Survived by his parents and seven brothers and sisters, Dean, married to Jodi (Martin) Boll of Denver, Brent, Shawn, Janine, Shaina, Quinton, and Zachary Boll all at home; a nephew, Denver Boll; paternal grandparents, Lester and Dorothy (Buch) Boll of Brickerville; and maternal grandparents, Edwin and Mary (Zimmerman) Auker of Ephrata.

Funeral services will be April 1, 2013 at 10 am at Muddy Creek Mennonite Church, Denver, PA with Elvin Horst, Richard Hoover, Jolan Martin and Wilmer Burkholder officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.

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

Bontrager, Floyd M.

June 18, 1931 - Dec. 18, 2013

TOPEKA - Floyd M. Bontrager, 82, died Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital.

He was born June 18, 1931, in LaGrange County to the late Mahlon N. and Rosa (Lambright) Bontrager.

On Nov. 20, 1951, he married Wilma Miller.

Surviving are his wife; daughter LeAnna Yutzy of Nottawa, Mich.; grandchildren Marcus, Julie, Darin and Bethany Yutzy; sisters Katie Knepp of Topeka and Susie (Freeman) Lehman of Shipshewana; brothers Elmer (Katie) Bontrager of Topeka and Menno (Marilyn) Bontrager of Middlebury.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Clara Bontrager.

Floyd was owner/operator of Honeyville Furniture and worked at local trailer factories. He was a member of Old Order Amish Church, and served as a minister. He and his wife wintered in Florida.

Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, and all day Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, at the family home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at the family home. Burial will be in Honeyville Cemetery, Topeka.

Miller-Stewart funeral home is in charge of arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec. 18, 2013
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Bontrager, Leona E. Miller

March 25, 1936 - July 4, 2013

ELKHART - Leona E. Bontrager, 77, of Bemidji, Minn., most recently of Elkhart, died at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, July 4, 2013, at Hubbard Hill Estates, Elkhart.

She was born March 25, 1936, in Middlebury to Henry and Sarah (Hochstetler) Miller. On June 12, 1955, she married Alvin J. Bontrager in Goshen. He died Nov. 8, 2011.

Surviving are children Dawn (Lin Hoppel) Bontrager of Mishawaka, Daryl (Marlisa) Yoder-Bontrager of Lancaster, Pa., Duane (Anne Martin) Bontrager of Harrisonburg, Va., and Dennis (Jane) Bontrager of Goshen; nine grandchildren; and siblings Ruth (Jesse) Beachy of Gladys, Va., Elena (Amzie) Yoder of Albuquerque, N.M., Thomas (Naomi) Miller of Middlebury and Simon Miller of Goshen.

She was preceded in death by siblings Jesse and Alpha Miller, Mary Bontrager and Martha Swartzentruber.

Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 2013, at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2013, at Pleasant View Mennonite Church, Goshen.

Memorials may be given to Habitat for Humanity, Tenstrike Community Church or Gideon's International.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
July 6, 2013
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Bontrager, Levi Harold
July 18, 1931 - Nov. 15, 2013

MIDDLEBURY - Levi Harold Bontrager, 82, of Middlebury, died at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, at Regina General Hospital, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.

He was born July 18, 1931, in Arthur, Ill., to Henry and Mary (Plank) Bontrager.

Surviving are his children, Eva (Tom) Kurtz, Dorothy (Lee) Bontrager and Steve Bontrager, all of Middlebury, and Ken (Liz) Bontrager of Elkhart; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and sisters Lydia (Stanley) Yoder of Middlebury and Anna (Ed) Yoder of Kalona, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Joan Bontrager; and brothers Edwin and Daniel Bontrager.

Levi was self-employed delivering RVs and was mechanically inclined, being able to work in several different fields.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 S. Main St., Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at the funeral home. Services will be conducted by Pastor Jason Proffitt. Burial will be in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury.

Memorials may be given to Water For Life

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 19, 2013
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Bontrager, Orville Dean

Aug. 12, 1964 - Oct. 31, 2013

LAGRANGE - Orville Dean Bontrager, 49, of LaGrange, died at 12:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, at home.

He was born Aug. 12, 1964, in LaGrange County, to Lester M. and Edna (Weaver) Bontrager.

Survivors in addition to his mother are three brothers, Calvin Ray Bontrager and Paul Devon (LeEtta) Bontrager, both of LaGrange, and Kenny Wayne (Edna) Bontrager of Topeka; eight nephews; seven nieces; four great-nephews; five great-nieces; nine aunts; and three uncles.

He was preceded in death by his father, two nephews, four aunts and one uncle.

He was a member of Old Order Amish Church.

Visitation will be all day Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, at the family's home, 6055 W. 050 S., LaGrange. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, at Earl Yoder's home, 6100 W. 050 S., LaGrange. Services will be conducted by Bishop John Mishler and the home ministers. Burial will be in Yoder Cemetery, Shipshewana.

Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is handling arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 1, 2013
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Bontreger, Lydia B. Bontrager

June 1, 1921 - April 22, 2013

SHIPSHEWANA - Lydia B. Bontreger, 91, died at 11:07 a.m. Monday, April 22, 2013, at her residence.

She was born in LaGrange County to Benjamin and Lizzie (Miller) Bontrager. On May 16, 1987, in LaGrange County, she married Elmer M. Bontreger. He died June 25, 2012.

Surviving are stepchildren Glen (Polly Anna) Bontreger, Eldon Ray (Sheila) Bontreger, Perry (Mary Lou) Bontreger, Vernon (Sue) Bontreger, Ora (Christine) Bontreger, Mary (Ez) Ropp of Middlebury, Waneta (Raymond) Yoder, Esther Ellen (Phillip) Yoder, Edna Mae (Wilbur) Bontrager, Freda (Lee) Richardson, Carolyn Bontreger and Ruth (Orla) Bontrager; 45 stepgrandchildren; 130 great-stepgrandchildren; and two great-great-stepgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by son-in-law Elmer Eash and siblings Manasses, Joseph and Noah Bontrager, Saloma Mast and Barbara Gingerich.

Visitation will be after 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, and all day Wednesday, April 24, at the family's residence, 3500 N. 500 W., Shipshewana. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 25, at the Ray Miller residence, 3930 N. 500 W., Shipshewana. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery, LaGrange.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
April 23, 2013
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Borkholder, Anna E. Lehman

Jan. 24, 1927 - Jan. 19, 2013

BREMEN - Anna E. Borkholder, 85, of Bremen, died at 10:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at Miller's Merry Manor.

She was born Jan. 24, 1927, in LaGrange County, to Eli S. and Sarah (Herschberger) Lehman.

She married Eli D.S. Borkholder.

He survives along with sons Willis (Freida) Borkholder and Owen (Carolyn) Borkholder, both of Nappanee and Eli Jr. (Ruth) Borkholder and Allen (Sharon) Borkholder, both of Bremen; daughters Viola (Willard) Miller of New Paris, Lucy (Darryl) Hochstetler of Nappanee and Susie (Randal) Hochstetler of Bremen; 45 grandchildren; 71 great-grandchildren; four great-stepgrandchildren; two brothers; and three sisters.

The family will receive friends after 2 p.m. today, Jan. 21, 2013, at the family home, 2058 E. B. Road, Bremen, and all day Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, also at the family home. Funeral services are at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, at Emory Kaufman's home, 1699 B. Road, Bremen. Bishop Wilbur Kuhns and the Home Ministry will officiate. Burial will follow in Borkholder Cemetery.

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

The Elkhart Truth, Ellkhart, IN
Jan. 21, 2013
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Borkholder, Herb, 55, of Shipshewana, IN died October 18, 2013 at his residence after a two-year battle with cancer. He was born on August 27, 1958 in Douglas County, IL, to Roman and Bertha (Miller) Borkholder. On May 15, 1980 in Shipshewana he married LaVera Yoder, she survives. He was a very active member and elder of the Marion Mennonite Church. He was known for his ability to quote verses from the Bible often being called a "Walking Bible".

Survived by his wife LaVera and four daughters, Jeana Borkholder of Columbus, OH, Judi (Norm) Bontreger of Goshen, Cheri Borkholder (special friend Anthony Faucett), Cara Borkholder both of Shipshewana; a son, James (Viviane) Borkholder of Middlebury; five grandchildren, Carson, Kelsi, Jakoby and Jaxon Bontreger and Augustine Borkholder; two sisters, Ruby Borkholder and Judy (Howard) Diener both of Arthur, IL; three brothers, Mervin (Wilma) Borkholder of Bloomington, IL, John (Susan) Borkholder of Nappanee, Lynn Borkholder of Arcola, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Family and friends gathered Monday October 21, 2013 at 9:00 am for graveside service at Clinton Union Cemetery, Goshen, IN prior to the 10:30 am celebration of life service at Maple City Chapel. Services will be conducted by Pastor's Ron and Char Roth.

Source: Miller-Stewart Funeral Home Middlebury, IN
Submitted by Leon Hertzler.

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Borkholder, Herb

Aug. 27, 1958 - Oct. 18, 2013

SHIPSHEWANA - Herb Borkholder, 55, died at 1 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, 2013, at his residence after a two-year battle with cancer.

He was born Aug. 27, 1958, in Douglas County, Ill., to the late Roman and Bertha (Miller) Borkholder.

On May 15, 1980, in Shipshewana, he married LaVera Yoder.

She survives, as do children Jeana Borkholder, Judi (Norm) Bontreger of Goshen, Cheri (special friend Anthony Faucett) Borkholder and Cara Borkholder, both of Shipshewana, and James (Viviane) Borkholder of Middlebury; grandchildren Carson, Kelsi, Jakoby and Jaxon Bontreger and Augustine Borkholder; and siblings Ruby Borkholder, Judy (Howard) Diener, Mervin (Wilma) Borkholder, John (Susan) Borkholder of Nappanee and Lynn Borkholder.

Visitation will be from 1 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013, at Maple City Chapel, 2015 Lincolnway East, Goshen. Family and friends will gather at 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 2013, at Clinton Union Cemetery, Goshen, for a graveside service prior to the 10:30 a.m. celebration of life service at Maple City Chapel.

Memorials may be given to the building fund for Marion Mennonite Church.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Oct. 19, 2013
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Borntrager, Mary E. Stutzman

July 26, 1937 - Sept. 4, 2013

NAPPANEE - Mary E. (Stutzman) Borntrager, 76, of Nappanee, died in her home Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, at 1 a.m.

She was born July 26, 1937, to Edward and Elizabeth (Yoder) Stutzman. She married Toby R. Borntrager on Oct. 2, 1958.

She leaves to mourn: her husband; daughters Barbara Ann (Dan) Borntrager of Goshen, Bettie (Wilbur) Troyer, Fannie Mae (Daniel Jr.) Borntrager, Ida (Aaron Jay) Miller, Susan (Amos Jr.) Borntrager and Edna Ellen (Marion) Beechy, all of Etna Green, Martha (LaVern) Yoder and Esther Irene Borntrager, both of Nappanee, and Nettie (Harley) Schwartz of Akron; 47 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; five sisters; and six brothers.

Family and friends may call after 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013, and all day Friday, Sept. 6, 2013, at Aaron Jay Miller's residence, 7717 N. 800 W. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, at Devon Schwartz's residence, 8099 N. 800 W., Etna Green.

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

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Sept. 5, 2013
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Boshart, Don Wyse, 78, died June 22, 2013 at Parkview Home in Wayland Iowa. He was born on September 22, 1934 near Wayland, Iowa to Elon Martin and Eldora Mae (Wyse) Boshart. He married Eldora Marie Roth on July 22, 1954 in Wayland, Iowa.

Don was a member of Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, having accepted Christ as his personal Savior on December 1, 1946. He served there as trustee, junior department superintendent, and Sunday school teacher. He volunteered his time for many church causes, including a mission trip to Arajuno, Ecuador in February 2010 to construct a church. He served as an orderly in 1-W Public Health Service in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was an agent for Mennonite Mutual Aid Insurance also served on the Board of Directors.

Survived by his wife, Eldora and his son, Mark and wife, Linda Boshart, Mt Pleasant, daughter Jan and husband Randy Shelman, Winfield, and daughter-in-law, Annette and husband, Paul Von Tersch, Wayland. He is also survived by seven grandchildren - Christopher Boshart, Katie Noll, Jackie Wilke, Jenae Peachey, Amy Tyson, Brittany Shelman and Makenzie Shelman, seven great-grandchildren, one sister, Pauline Wyse, Wayland and former exchange student and family member, Hector Urbano and wife Liliana, Bogota, Colombia, and two children Mario and Monica.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his son Gale, June 1995. A Celebration of Life Service was June 29,2011 at the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church with Pastor Nathan Luitjens officiating. Private family burial in the Sugar Creek Cemetery will be held prior to the service.

Original source: Beatty-Peterseim Funeral Home
Kalona, Wayland Washington, IA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Boshart, Esther Wagler, 91, of Goshen, Ind. died August 9, 2013 at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen, Ind. She was born June 17, 1922 at Wayland, Iowa. She was married to Dennis Boshart, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Wesley (Carol), Ronald (Elizabeth), Rodney (Mary), Peggy (Ric), 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and siblings, Myndell (Dillon) Boshart, Ruth (Victor) Miller, and Dorothy (Clarence) Wenger.

A son, Dean, a daughter, Berdene and siblings, Earles, Elmer, and Lois Short
preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held August 17, 2013 at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, Wayland, IA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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

Boss, Martha Mast
Sept. 13, 1931 - Dec. 30, 2013

GOSHEN - Martha M. Boss, 82, passed away Monday afternoon, Dec. 30, 2013, at Greencroft Healthcare, where she had been the past eight years.

She was born Sept. 13, 1931, in Kalispell, Mont., to Silas and Elma (Sutter) Mast.

She married Paul D. Boss on Aug. 8, 1952, in Creston, Mont.

He survives along with a daughter, Elvira (Kenny) Burke of Mishawaka; a son, Ernest Boss of South Bend; two grandchildren, Kaitlin (Dan) Buzalski of Middlebury and Adam Boss of Goshen; a sister, Naomi Mast of Montana; and three brothers, Frank (Donna) Mast and Myron (Vicky) Mast, both of Montana, and Larry (Helen) Mast of Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Priscilla Buller.

Friends may call from 2 until the 4 p.m. funeral service Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. Pastor Terry Zehr, Sunnyside Mennonite Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Kalispell, Mont.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Greencroft Foundation.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Jan. 1, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Boyer, Claude F., 84, of Bluffton, Allen Co., Ohio died December 17, 2013 at the same place. He was born August 2, 1929 at Quakertown, PA. He was married to Mary Maust.

Surviving are a son, Mark (Sandra) Boyer, a daughter, Elaine (Tom) Margo, two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren.

preceded him/her in death.

Memorial services were held February 1, 2014 at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, OH.

Submitted by: Mary Boyer
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Claude F. Boyer, 84, of Bluffton died at 5:50 am, December 17, 2013 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. He was born August 2, 1929 in Quakertown, PA to the late Marcus and Reda Meck Boyer. On June 29, 1952 he married Mary Maust and she survives.

Claude was a retired Mennonite minister. He served at Deep Run Mennonite Church, Bedminster, PA, First Mennonite Church, Sugarcreek, First Mennonite Church, Reedley, CA and Grace Mennonite Church, Pandora. He also had worked at Mennonite Central Committee as assistant director of volunteer services and Summer volunteer director. Claude served as President of Mennonite Central District Conference and was Central District reporter to The Mennonite Weekly Review. He was active with Habitat for Humanity, enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, cooking and will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor. He was a member of First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, a graduate of Quakertown High School, Bluffton College and received his Masters of Theology from Bethany Seminary, Chicago.

Survivors also include a son, Mark (Sandra) Boyer of New Philadelphia, a daughter, Elaine (Tom) Margo of Dover, two grandchildren, Aaron (Abby) Margo and Courtney (B.J.) Shalosky and three great grandchildren, Taylor and Tyson Shalosky and Benjamin Margo.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Louis Boyer and an infant sister.

A memorial service will begin at 11 am, Saturday, February 1, 2014 at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton. Rev. Steven J. Yoder and Rev. Louise Wideman will officiate. Friends may call from 9:30 - 11 am Saturday, February 1, 2014 at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Bluffton University Music Department or the First Mennonite Church Music Fund.

Chiles-Laman Funeral Home
Lima, OH
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Brenneman, Mary, 102, of Kalona, IA died March 14, 2013 at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona. She was born January 7, 1911 near Kalona, Iowa, to Benjamin and Barbara (Kauffman) Brenneman.

She attended East Lincoln rural school. Mary has lived in the Kalona community all of her life. She was a charter member of the Fairview Conservative Mennonite Church. She volunteered with prison ministries.

Survived by several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers - Ephriam, Simon, Ezra; and four sisters - Emma Hostetler, Barbara Swartzendruber, Sarah Swartzendruber and Katie Hostetler.

Funeral Servicewas March 19, 2013 at the Fairview Conservative Mennonite Church,Kalona, IA. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery.

Source: Powell Funeral Homes of Iowa
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Brenneman, Mary Katherine Conrad, 83, of Kalona, Washington Co., IA, died December 30 2013 at the same place. She was born March 11, 1930 at Tangent, OR to Orie M. and Eda (Zehr) Conrad. On March 25, 1951 at Kalona, IA she was married to Lynn Brenneman..

Surviving are children, James (Dianne) Brenneman, Iowa City, IA; Michael (Kristen) Brenneman, Kalona,IA; Pamela (Doug) Stoltzfus, Parnell, IA; Steven (Tammy) Brenneman, River Forest, IL; and Sara (Francis) Meganathan, Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia; eleven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and siblings, Verna Birky, Goshen, IN; Lucille Hochstetler, Hesston, KS; Mark Conrad, San Diego, CA; James Conrad, PerKasie, PA; and Lois Kauffman, Collegeville, MN.

Three brothers, Ruben Conrad, Amos Conrad, and Clarence Conrad preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held January 4, 2014 at Kalona Mennonite Church, Kalona, IA..

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

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Brenneman, Mary Katherine Conrad, age 83, of Kalona, IA., died on December 30, 2013 at Pleasantview Home, Kalona. She was born March 11, 1930, in Tangent, Oregon, to Orie M. and Eda (Zehr) Conrad. On March 25, 1951, she married Lynn Brenneman at the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, near Kalona. Mary was a member of the Kalona Mennonite Church, where she was active in WMSC and taught Sunday School for many years.

Survived by her husband Lynn of Kalona, her children, James (Dianne) Brenneman of Iowa City, Michael (Kristen) Brenneman of Kalona, Pamela (Doug) Stoltzfus of Parnell, Steven (Tammy) Brenneman of River Forrest, IL Sara (Francis) Meganathan of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 11 grandchildren, David Brenneman, Gretchen Yoder, Peter Brenneman, Jill Hemachandra, Allison Goertz, Kara Porter, Laura Stoltzfus, Conrad Brenneman, Edward Brenneman, Mary Brenneman, Natalie Meganathan; 3 great grandchildren, 5 siblings, Verna Birky of Goshen, IN, Lucille Hochstetler of Hesston, KS, Mark Conrad of San Diego, CA, James Conrad of PerKasie, PA and Lois Kauffman of Collegeville, MN.

She was preceded by her parents and brothers Ruben Conrad, Amos Conrad, and Clarence Conrad.

Celebration of Life Memorial Service was Saturday January 4, 2014 at the Kalona Mennonite Church, Kalona. Rev Scott Swartzendruber will officiate.

Source: Yoder-Powell Funeral Home, Kalona, IA
Sumitted by: Leon Hertzler, 2014

Brilhart, Marnetta Yake, 92, of Goshen, Indiana died February 5, 2013 at the same place. She was born July 4, 1921 at Scottdale, PA to Clayton F. and Martha (Eby) Yake. On January 15, 1949 at Scottdale, PA she was married to Earl Brilhart, who died in 2010.

Surviving are children, Ted, Kathleen (Bruce Repko), and Dan (Terri Ens); and her siblings: Ethel (Ed) Metzler, Lois Kenagy, Clayton P. Yake, Stanley (Barbara) Yake, Bryon (Myrtis) Yake.

Memorial services were held February 16, 2013 at The Meetinghouse at Greencroft, Goshen, Indiana. Marnetta donated her body to the Indiana University School of Medicine. Her remains will be buried in the family plot in Scottdale, PA.

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

Broadfoot, David John, age of 58 of Manitou Lodge, River Valley, Ontario, died August 25, 2013. He was born Dec. 4, 1954 in Watrous, Saskatchewan to John (Jack) & Neta Broadfoot. He was baptized in 1971 into the Mennonite Berthern Church. He attedned Watrous Baptist Church. He was a member of Full Gopsel Businessman's Assoc. and Toastmasters. David had a very strong faith in God and his knowledge of the bible was extensive.

Survived by his mother, Neta Broadfoot and brothers: Andy & Irena, Watrous; Rod, Myrna, Erick, & Geordie, Regina; Don, Debbie & Vicki, Osler & Saskatoon; Ken, Sheila, Sarah & Graham, Watrous; Laurence, Wendy & Kyle, Allan.

The Funeral Service was August 29, 2013 at Fotheringham's Funeral Chapel, Watrous, Saskatchewan Interment in Watrous Cemetery.

Source: The Saskatoon StarPhoenix on Aug. 27, 2013
Submitted by Leon Hertzler, 2013

Bromwell, Harold Gardner, 83, of Stuarts Draft, VA, died December 28, 2013 at the same place. He was born January 13, 1930 at Easton, MD to Julian T. and Hazel (Gardner) Bromwell. On December 20, 1953 he was married to Joyce Louise _____, who was born February 18, 1931 and survives.

Surviving are children, Rachel & Kevin Miller; and Paula & Dale Martin; two grandchildren, one great-grandchild.

A brother, Julian T. Bromwell, Jr. preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held December 30, 2013 at Springdale Mennonite Church, Waynesboro, VA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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

Brouse, Barbara Joan Kuebler, 80, of Llewlyn, PA, died March 26, 2013 at Harrisonburg, VA. She was born October 12, 1932 at Llewlyn, PA to Maxwell E. and Grace E. Kuebler.

Surviving are her former spouse, Frank Brouse; children, Jane Brouse; Frank Brouse (Yvonne Derstine Brouse); Jenefer Christine Brouse-Schmidt (John Christian Schmidt); and Daniel Weiland Brouse; seven grandchildren; and two sisters, Marilyn Pinkerton, and Karen Defusco.

She became a Master Gardener in Pennsylvania, and started an herb business in 1983. Started the Triangle Herb Group in Williamsburg. Was a District Delegate for the Mid Atlantic Division of the National Herb Association, and helped start many herb gardens throughout the U.S.

Memorial services were held April 13, 2013 at Park View Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA with burial at Harrisonburg.

Submitted by: Joanne Gallardo, Harrisonburg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Brown, Robert Carl, 80, of Bluffton, Allen Co., OH died October 12, 2013 at the same place. He was born April 25, 1933 at Findlay, OH.

Surviving are two daughters, Kathy (Rick) Kempf and Linda Brown, two
Grandchildren and three brothers, Ronald (Judy) Brown, John (Maewin) Brown, and Harold (Susan) Brown.

Memorial services were held October 16, 2013 at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, OH.

Submitted by: Kathy Kempf, Mount Cory, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Brubacker, Frieda S., 51 years, of Orchard Hill Road, Mt. Pleasant Mills, died on Monday, March 4, 2013 at her home. She was born on August 23, 1961 in Ephrata, the daughter of the late Rufus S. and Rachel (Stauffer) Brubacker. Frieda was the stepdaughter of Mary S. Brubacker of Mt. Pleasant Mills.

Friends and family are invited to the viewing on Thursday, March 7, 2013 from 2:00-4:00 PM and again from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Peaceful Sleeper Mattresses, 59 Woodthrush Lane and Orchard Hill Road, Mt. Pleasant Mills.

Funeral services will be held at 8:30 AM Friday, March 8, 2013 at the Peaceful Sleeper Mattresses with further services at 10:00 AM at Stauffer's Old Order Mennonite Church, Produce Road, Port Trevorton. Burial will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. The George P. -Garman Funeral Homes, Inc., 9366 Rt. 35, Mt. Pleasant Mills have been entrusted with the arrangements.

Intelligencer Journal - 3/6/2013
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Brubacker, Louise Martin
January 10, 2005 - November 13, 2013

MILLMONT - Louise Martin Brubacker, 8, of 704 Kaiser Run Road, entered into rest at 3:20 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, at her home. She was born Jan. 10, 2005, in Lewis Township, Union County, a daughter of Levi Z. and Lauretta (Martin) Brubacker. She was the maternal granddaughter of Linus H. and Irene S. Martin, of Mifflinburg; paternal granddaughter of the late Milton L. and Leah N. Brubacker; maternal great-granddaughter of Amos L. and Frances Martin, of Terre Hill, Lydia F. Leid, of New Holland, and the late Elmer B. Leid; and paternal great-granddaughter of the late Daniel H. and Minnie B. Zimmerman and the late Amos A. and Ruth H. Brubacker.

Louise attended Mountain View Old Order Mennonite Church and school. Surviving,

in addition to her parents and grandparents, are one brother, Kevin L Brubacker, and three sisters, Renee M. Brubacker, Sharon M. Brubacker and Matilda M. Brubacker, all of Mifflinburg.

She was preceded in death by her aunt, Louise L. Martin.

Family and friends are invited to attend the viewing from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the home of Levi and Lauretta Brubacker, 704 Kasier Run Road, Millmont, where the funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, with further services at 9:30 a.m. from Mountain View Old Order Mennonite Church, with Bishop Ezra Zimmerman, Levi N. Martin, Phares L. Zimmerman, Jonathan S. Martin and Earl Martin officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View Old Order Mennonite Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are Curvin L. Martin, John E. Martin, Amos L. Martin and Linus L. Martin. Funeral arrangements are by the Dominick T. Adamo Funeral Home, 247 Chestnut St., Mifflinburg.

Sunbury Daily Item - 11/14/2013
Sunbury, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Brubaker, Anne M., 39, of Narvon, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2013, at Hershey Medical Center. She was born in New Holland to Nora (Stauffer) Brubaker, of Narvon, and the late Ray Brubaker. Anne enjoyed doing crafts, facebook and Pinterest. She was a member of Grace and Trust Fellowship in Morgantown.

In addition to her mother, Anne is survived by a brother, Dale, husband of Joanne (Summy) Brubaker of Denver; 4 sisters, Christine Brubaker of Ephrata, Lois, wife of Andrew Petersheim of Morgantown, Carla, wife of Philip Meissner of Elverson, Cheryl, wife of Jonathan Troyer of Ringtown; and an honorary sister, Brandy Fisher of Narvon; 4 nieces and 7 nephews.

A viewing will be held on Friday, January 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Metzler's Mennonite Church, Metzler Church Road, Ephrata. An additional viewing will be held on Saturday, from 9 to 10 a.m., at the church, followed by funeral services held at 10 a.m., with Pastor Lance Eisle officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery. Memorial contributions in Anne's memory may be made to Joseph Lillo Muscular Atrophy Foundation for Children, P.O. Box 774, Bayonne, NJ 07002 or Joni and Friends, P.O. Box 9557, Wilton, NH 03086-9557. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 1/15/2013
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Brubaker, Jerald N. "Jere", 60 of Leola, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care, Essa Flory. Born in Lancaster he is the son of Grace (Stahl) Brubaker and the late J. Clarence "Red" Brubaker. He shared 23 years of marriage with Janelle (Hess) Brubaker.

Jere was a 1970 graduate of Manheim Central High School and went on to receive a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Goshen College in Indiana. He spent 20 years as a professional in the information technology industry, providing technology solutions for corporations large and small. Jere enjoyed all types of sports and was a bicycle and motorcycle enthusiast. He was a Philadelphia Eagles fan, enjoyed playing golf and was an avid outdoorsman. He also enjoyed following family sports, riding his motorcycle and most of all spending time at the cabin in Huntingdon Co. with all his family and friends.

In addition to his loving mother and wife, he is survived by his children: a daughter, Madison G. Brubaker and son, Jordan A. Brubaker, both of Leola. Also surviving are his siblings, Jay Brubaker, husband of Kelly of Lancaster, Jim Brubaker, husband of Deb of Goshen, IN, Jan Brubaker, husband of Lynne of Akron, 2 sisters, Susan Broaddus, wife of Kerry of Lancaster, Barb Erb, wife of Kevin of Elizabethtown, PA as well as loving nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Jere's Life will take place at 4PM on Friday, March 15, 2013 at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 750 Greenfield Rd., Lancaster PA 17601 with Rev. Mark L. Russell and Rev. Robert L. Petersheim co-officiating. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory.

Intelligencer Journal - 3/10/2013
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Brubaker, Mary E., 74, of Willow Street, PA died April 6, 2013at the Essa Flory Hospice Center. Born in West Lampeter Twp. Lancaster Co., PA, to Jay M. and Myrtle E. (Peters) Brubaker. Mary was an alumna of Lampeter-Strasburg High School and Millersville University. She worked a clerk in the post office of the former Watt & Shand department store for many years. Mary was the keeper of family data. She had an amazing ability to retain birth dates, anniversaries, and special occasions. Whatever was in question, she could provide accurate answers instantly

Mary is survived by two brothers, J. Raymond, husband of Susan Brubaker, Reading and LeRoy C. husband of Diane Brubaker, Newark, DE, and a sister, Dorothy M. wife of J. Clayton Charles, Lancaster and eleven nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, J. Robert Brubaker.

A Memorial Service will be held at April 10, 2013, in the Strasburg Mennonite Church, Strasburg, PA with her brother, The Rev. J. Raymond Brubaker presiding. Private interment will be held before the service.

Source: Bachman Funeral Home, Strasburg, PA
Posted on April 6, 2013
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Brubaker, Paul N., 93, of East Donegal Twp., Lancaster Co., PA died April 17, 2013. An only child, he was the son of the late Jacob E. and Barbara Nissley Brubaker, He was the husband of Verna M. Brubaker who died in November 2006. He was a member of the former Kraybill Mennonite Church and later a member of the Mount Joy Mennonite Church. Paul was a member of the Lancaster Northwest Camp of the Gideon's International. Paul was active and supportive of the Brubaker Families of America reunions and enjoyed Brubaker genealogy on a few trips to Switzerland.

Survived by three daughters, Marian Miller of Marietta, Jane (Ken) Barge of Bird-In-Hand, Sharon (Don) Hines of Lancaster; two sons, J. Kenneth (Pamela Heiser) Brubaker, Mount Joy and Harold (Geraldine Baldwin) Brubaker of Asheboro, NC; 13 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

A Memorial Service was April 20, 2013 at the Mount Joy Mennonite Church, Mount Joy, PA. A private family interment service will take place in Kraybill Mennonite Cemetery Mount Joy, PA.

Original Source: Lancaster OnLine.com
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Brunk, Edna Metzler, 86, of Lititz, PA, formerly of Westfield, PA, and Honey Brook, PA, died August 12, 2013 at Landis Homes. Born in Manheim, PA to Harvey and Anna Bucher Metzler. She was married to Leonard S. Brunk for 60 years. Edna was a follower of Jesus from her youth and was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandma.

Surviving in addition to her husband Leonard and two sons, Leon married to Wendy (Keener) Brunk, Jim married to Sandy (Kramer) Brunk; a daughter, Elaine married to Sid Frey; 5 granddaughters, Heidi (Brunk) married to Matt Bane, Melissa (Brunk) married to Nate Showers, Heather (Brunk) engaged to Joey Calloway, Alyssa (Frey) married to Michael Peachey, and Nikah (Frey) married to Jonny Tice; one grandson, Colton Frey; 7 great-grandchildren.

Edna was preceded in death by her sisters, Esther Martin, Elta Harnish, Grace Stauffer, and Anna Shank.

A memorial service was September 15, 2013 at the Erisman Mennonite Church, Manheim, PA Interment was private.

Source: Furnam Home for Funerals Leola, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, 2013

Brunk, Lawrence, 91, of Walnut Creek died Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Walnut Hills Nursing Home. He was born January 29, 1922 in Elida, Ohio to the late Reuben R. and Leah (Good) Brunk. He graduated from Eastern Mennonite College and was a minister at several area churches. He and his wife served as Missionaries in Argentina for 24 years.

He is survived by his wife, the former Dorothy Metzler whom he married December 24, 1945; his children Gary Brunk, Louisa Weber, Patricia Brunk, Susan Brunk and Debra Brunk; his grandchildren Jessica Sprague-Jones, Leticia Weber, Daniela Boyajian, Felipe Boyajian, Amanda Sprague-Brunk, Keegan Brunk Fraederick, Therese Orbea, Matias Orbea; great grandchildren Anna Weber-Loomis, Zeke Weber-Loomis, Ramona Sprague-Jones and Akabi Alman Boyajian; and sisters and brother Gladys Cressman, Miriam Heatwool, Keneth Brunk and Margaret Steamen.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Smith-Varns Funeral Home at Sugarcreek.

Smith-Varns Funeral Home
Sugarcreek, OH
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Buckwalter, Miriam E. Bair, 85, of Landis Homes, died January 12, 2013 at her residence. Born in Brownstown, she was the daughter of the late H. Landis and Elizabeth Mellinger Bair. She was the wife of the late Leon H. Buckwalter who died in 2006. She was a member of the Akron Mennonite Church.

She is survived by sons, L. Herbert husband of Virginia Benson Buckwalter of Toronto, ON, Fredric N. husband of Carolyn Mundy Buckwalter of Lititz, PA; daughters, Dana B. wife of Thomas C. Carson of Wichita, KS, Lori L. wife of Brigham C. Klassen of Mountain Lake, MN; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two great-grandsons and a sister, Martha J. Bair Hershey wife of Ben D. Hershey of Lititz, PA. She was preceded in death by a sister, Anna Ruth Bair Longenecker, and a brother, J. Mark Bair.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Akron Mennonite Church, 1311 Diamond St., Akron, PA at 11:00 AM. The interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Landis Homes Caring Fund, 1001 E. Oregon Rd., Lititz, PA 17543. Furman's - Leola

Intelligencer Journal - 1/15/2013
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

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Buckwalter, Miriam E. Bair, 85, of Lititz, Lancaster Co., PA died January 12, 2013 at the same place. She was born July 7 1927 at Brownstown, Lancaster Co., PA to H. Landis and Elixabeth (Mellinger) Bair. She was married to Leon H. Buckwalter, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, L. Herbert Buckwalter (wife: Virginia Benson Buckwalter); Frederic N Buckwalter (wife: Caolyn Mundy Buckwalter); Dana B. Carson (husband: Thomas C. Carson); Lori L. Klassen (husband: Brigham C. Klassen); four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and a sister, Martha J. Bair Hershey (husband: Ben D. Hershey).

A sister, Anna Ruth Bair Longenecker, and a brother, J. Mark Bair preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held January 19, 2012 at Akron Mennonite Church, Akron, Lancaster Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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

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Buckwalter, Miriam E. Bair, 85, of Landis Homes, Epharta, PA died January 12, 2013 at her residence. Born in Brownstown, PA she was the daughter of the late H. Landis and Elizabeth Mellinger Bair. She was the wife of Leon H. Buckwalter who died in 2006. She was a member of the Akron Mennonite Church.

Survived by her sons, L. Herbert husband of Virginia Benson Buckwalter of Toronto, ON, Fredric N. husband of Carolyn Mundy Buckwalter of Lititz, PA; daughters, Dana B. wife of Thomas C. Carson of Wichita, KS, Lori L. wife of Brigham C. Klassen of Mountain Lake, MN; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two great-grandsons and a sister, Martha J. Bair Hershey wife of Ben D. Hershey of Lititz, PA.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Anna Ruth Bair Longenecker, and a brother, J. Mark Bair.

A memorial service was January 19, 2013 at Akron Mennonite Church, Akron, PA The interment was private.

Source: Furnam Home for Funerals Leola, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, 2013

Buckwalter, Royce E., 85, of Wellman, IA died November 17, 2013 at the same place. He was born August 15, 1928 at Cleona, PA to Roy and Ruth (Books) Buckwalter. On June 1, 1951 at Wellman, IA he was married to Betty Jean Swartzendruber, who survives.

Surviving are children, Tom (Paula) Buckwalter, Jane (Duane) Mauldin, and John (Pam) Buckwalter, six grandchildren, and a sister, Laura Nicholls.

A sister, Mary Hudechek, preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held November 25, 2013 at Wellman Mennonite Church, Wellman, IA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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

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Buckwalter, Royce E., age 85 of Wellman, IA died on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at his home. He was born August 15, 1928 in Cleona, PA, the son of Roy and Ruth (Books) Buckwalter. On June 1, 1951 Royce was united in marriage to Betty Jean Swartzendruber in Wellman. He was a loving husband for 62 years and devoted father of 3. He enjoyed working for his dad Roy and became the owner of the Buckwalter Motors car dealerships in Wellman and Washington. He was a member of the Wellman Mennonite Church where he served on the Church Council and other services. He was a former member of the Wellman Rotary Club where he served as President.

Survived by his wife Betty of Wellman, son Tom (Paula) Buckwalter and granddaughters Anne and Renee of Wellman, daughter Jane (Duane) Mauldin and grandchildren Anthony and Ruth of Mesa, AZ, son John (Pam) Buckwalter and grandchildren Kamryn and Jack of Scottsdale, AZ, and a sister Laura Nicholls of Palm Bay, FL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a step mother Marie Martin Buckwalter and a sister Mary Hudachek.

The funeral service was November 25, 2013 at Wellman Mennonite Church. Internment was in Wellman Mennonite Cemetery Wellman, IA

Source: Powell Funeral Homes
Sumitted by Leon Hertzler, 2013

Bumbaugh, Brownie Virginia Hartman, 87, of Harrisonburg, VA died February 4, 2013 at the same place. She was born September 24, 1925 at Harrisonburg, VA to Dan and Lena Hartman.

Surviving are children, Eddie Bumbaugh and wife, Jane Cox, of Bridgewater, Va, Sherry McKie of Naples, FL, and Becki Witt and husband, Rick, of Bridgewater, VA, two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and siblings, Dwight Hartman and wife, Pearl, Geraldine Ebersole, Evelyn Wenger and husband, Shelly, and Rhea Hartman.

Three brothers, Ralph, Raymond and Ewell Hartman preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held February 9, 2013 at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Harrisonburg, VA.

Submitted by: Joanne Gallardo, Harrisonburg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Burchart, Adam James Edmund, age 18 died August 25, 2013 at Yarrow, BC. He was born January 10, 1995 in Victoria General Hospital, Victoria, BC to James and Sheilagh Burchart.

Survived by his parents, brother Sam, and sister Leah. He was cherished by his grandparents Ed and Marg Burchart, his aunts and uncles Cathy (James), Alison (Kim), Chris (Wade), John (Lisa), Jason (Tara), Malcolm, and many loving cousins and friends.

He was predeceased by his beloved grandmother Georgie and his inspiring uncle Willy.

A memorial service was September 7, 2013 at Broadway Mennonite Brethren Church, Chilliwack, BC.

Source: The Abbotsford News, Abbotsford, BC
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Burkey, Erma Yeackley, 95, of Milford, Seward Co., NE died March 10, 2013 at Seward, Seward Co., NE. She was born September 9, 1917 at Milford, NE to John and Sarah (Stutzman) Yeackley. On January 16, 1940 at Milford, NE she was married to Floyd Burkey, who died in 2008.

Surviving are children, Janet & Stan Sommerfeld; Paulene & Jim Anderson; Kathy & Tim Wiens; and John & Brenda Burkey, foster children, Newt Zimmerman, Mark Floyd, Rick Shilhan & Terry Jantze, 18 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Nola Schmidt.

A daughter, Loree Burkey and two brothers, Joe Yeackley, and Melvin Yeackley preceded her in death.

She was instrumental in starting the Et Cetera Thrift Shop in Seward, NE.

Memorial services were held March 13, 2013 at Bellwood Mennonite Church, Milford, NE with burial in Blue Mound Cemetery, Milford, NE.

Submitted by: Pam Erb, Milford, NE
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Burkholder, Gladys Irene Gingrich, 75, of Ephrata, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2013, at her residence.

Born in Myerstown, she was the daughter of the late Jesse B. and Mary W. (Groff) Gingrich and was the wife of Leroy R. Burkholder with whom she shared 55 years of marriage.

Gladys was a member of the Centerville Mennonite Church.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by 4 sons, Glen G., husband of Deborah (Mellinger) Burkholder of Wolcott, VT, Clair G., husband of Shirley L. (Nolt) Burkholder of Drumore, Bernell G., husband of Diane L. (Burkholder) Burkholder of Denver, Nevin G., husband of Sara F. (Burkholder) Burkholder of Ephrata; 4 daughters, Ruthann G., wife of Clair R. Weaver of Altona, Manitoba, Norma G., wife of Kenneth R. Weaver of Milton, Audrey G., wife of Gary L. Nolt of Quarryville, Rhoda G. Burkholder of Siguatepeque, Honduras; 45 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; a brother, Jesse, husband of Rachel (Coblentz) Gingrich of Myerstown; 3 sisters, Edna, wife of the late Wayne Weaver of Ephrata, Alma, wife of the late Millard Geist of Myerstown, Mary, wife of Samuel Witmer of Reinholds; and a brother-in-law, John W. Martin of Ephrata.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Pauline Nolt and Nancy Martin.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, August 29, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Martindale Mennonite Fellowship Center, 905 Martindale Rd., Ephrata. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 30, at 10 a.m., at the Centerville Mennonite Church, 197 Sensenig Rd., Ephrata, with officiating ministry Harold B. Good, Wilmer Weaver, Roy Zimmerman, Brenden Weaver and Mervin Burkholder. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers.

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

Intelligencer Journal - 8/27/2013
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Burkholder, Merlin Abraham, 89, of Waynesboro, VA., died October 2, 2013. He was born on September 15, 1924, in Augusta County, VA to Perry A. and Mattie K. Burkholder. His wife was Gertrude Burkholder. He was a lifelong member of Springdale Mennonite Church

He is survived by five sons and two daughters. Eddie and his wife, Patsy of Waynesboro; Robert and his wife, Sandy of Waynesboro; Perry and his wife, Debbie of Stuarts Draft; Philip and his wife, Sandy of Stuarts Draft; Cindy Houff and her husband, Brent of Waynesboro; Sara Showalter and her husband, Danny of Waynesboro; and Jay Burkholder of Waynesboro. also survived by a daughter-in-law, Robin Burkholder ofWaynesboro; 22 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren; a brother, Lyle Burkholder and his wife, Martha Belle and their family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude, a son, Wendell M. Burkholder; a sister, Sylvia B. Coffman; a great-grandson, Jonah Jones; a great-granddaughter, Laura Mae Burkholder; and a special friend, Craig Vander Vennet.

A celebration of life service was October 7, 2013, at Springdale Mennonite Church Waynesboro, Virginia with Pastor Kevin Goertzen, the Reverend Richard Showalter and Pastor Dave Chappell officiating. A private graveside service was held earlier in the day with his grandson, Stacey Burkholder officiating.

Source: Reynolds Hamrick Fumeral Homes
Submitted by Leon Hertzler

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Burkholder, Merlin Abraham, 89, of Waynesboro, VA died October 2, 2013 at the same place. He was born September 15, 1924 in Augusta Co., VA to Perry A. and Mattie K. Burkholder. On December 20,1945 he was married to Gertrude Martin, who was born July 31, 1926 and died May 22, 2009.

Surviving are children, Eddie & Patsy Burkholder; Robert & Sandy Burkholder; Perry & Debbie Burkholder; Philip & Sandy Burkholder; Cindy & Brent Houff; Sara & Danny Showalter; Jay Burkholder; and Robin Burkholder; 22 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and a brother, Lyle & Martha Belle Burkholder.

A son, Wendell M. Burkholder; a sister, Sylvia B. Coffman; a great-grandson, Jonah Jones; and a great-granddaughter, Laura Mae Burkholder preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held October 7, 2013 at Springdale Mennonite Church, Waynesboro, VA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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

Burkholder Miriam Thomas, 82, of Lititz, PA died October 3,2013 at Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA from lung cancer. She was born October 14, 1930 at Willow Street, Lancaster Co., PA to Amos Harnish and Martha (Myer) Thomas. On October 15, 1949 she was married to Paul G. Burkholder, who survives.

Surviving are children, Judy (Jerry) Stoltzfus; Glenn (Rita) Burkholder; Phil Swartley (deceased wife Renee); Marilyn (Frantz) Brandenburg; James (Tamara) Burkholder; Kevin (Jackie) Andress; 16 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Lois Thomas and Rhoda Buchen.

A daughter, Renee (Burkholder) Swartley and a brother, Leon Thomas preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held October 19, 2013 at Forest Hills Mennonite Church, Leola, Lancaster Co., PA. Miriam donated her body to science.

Submitted by: Norma Stauffer, Leola, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Burkholder, Miriam Thomas, of Lititz, PA was born October 14, 1930 and entered fully into the Presence of Jesus whom she loved on October 3, 2013, age 82, and although not a smoker bravely faced two lung cancers in 26 years. She donated her body to the Pennsylvania Humanities Gift Registry.

She was born in Willow Street, PA to Amos Harnish and Martha Myer Thomas.

Miriam was a dear, caring, loving mother and faithful spouse of Paul G. Burkholder nearly 64 years.

She served with her pastor husband in the South Bronx, N.Y., Corvallis, Oregon and Pipersville. Pa. Summers in the Bronx she enjoyed registering and getting children ready to send to the country through the Fresh Air Fund.

As a Licensed Graduate Practical Nurse, she worked five years at the Doylestown, PA hospital and 16 years at Ephrata Community Hospital.

Following retirement, she volunteered for two years with Mennonite Central Committee in Belle Glade, Florida as infant nurse in a day care center and taught prenatal care for teen mothers, many with HIV. Later, with their motor home, they volunteered with SOOP (Service Opportunities for Older Persons).

There wasn't anything too much for her to do for others. She lived 13 enjoyable years at Landis Homes where she volunteered placing cut flowers on dining tables, feeding persons in assisted living and driving shuttle car. She embroidered and quilted quilts for grandchildren, and made many dish cloths for family and friends.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by: daughter Judy & Jerry Stoltzfus of Goshen, IN; son Glenn & Rita (Fisher) Burkholder of Bloomington, IN; Phil Swartley husband of deceased daughter Renee of Perkasie, PA; daughter Marilyn & Frantz Brandenburg of Westboro, MO; son James & Tamara (Eckert) Burkholder of Bird-In-Hand, PA; and son Kevin and Jackie (Sabol) Andress of Denver, PA. She has 16 much loved grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Leon Thomas. Two sisters survive, Lois Thomas, Lititz, Pa. and Rhoda Buchan, Ephrata, Pa.

Miriam is a member of the Forest Hills Mennonite Church where she and her husband served several years as pastoral visitors.

Family visitation will be Friday evening, October 18, 5-8 p.m. in the Azalea Room at Landis Homes Retirement Community and Saturday, October 19, 9-10 a.m. at the Forest Hills Mennonite Church, 100 Quarry Road, Leola, PA with Memorial Service following.

Please omit flowers. Memorial Contributions can be made to Mennonite Central Committee, Akron, PA, Landis Homes Caring Fund, Lititz, PA or Hospice & Community Care of Lancaster, PA.

(Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era 10/10/2013)
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Burkholder, Ray L., 96 of Pandora, OH died Oct. 17, 2013, at the Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora. He was born July 3, 1917, in rural Pandora to Christian C. and Bertha (Zuercher) Burkholder. Following the death of his mother in 1921 Ray resided with his paternal uncle and aunt, Amos and Katie Burkholder, until his father's marriage to Irma (Foltz) in 1925. His wife of 71 years, Elvina Ellen (Burry). He was a life-long member of Grace Mennonite Church, Pandora,

Survived by his children: David (Tisha) Burkholder of Bradenton, Florida; Sara Beth (Roland) Etter of Pandora; Carolyn (Rev. Brian) Haller of Swanton; Betty (Wayne) Yarnell of Continental; Donald (Darlene) Burkholder of Ottawa; Dean (Jini) Burkholder of Phoenix, Arizona; Janice (Joe) Edman of Bluffton; Debra (Thomas) Johnson of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; and Barbara (Guy) Verhoff of Pandora. He is also survived by 32 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren. His brother-in-law, Dr. Robert (Laura) Stall, and sister-in-law Ginny (Clare) Burkholder.

Mr. Burkholder was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother, and wife Elvina and siblings: Velma (Weldon) Basinger, Elda Mae Burkholder, Vera (Virgil) Allgire, Jessie (Charles) Nash, Clare Burkholder and Laura Stall.

A funeral service was Oct. 21, 2013 at Grace Mennonite Church Pandora, OH the interment followed at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Pandora. The Rev. Dennis Schmidt, pastor of Grace Mennonite Church, presiding; and Pastor Brian Haller, preaching.

Source: Bluffton Icon, Bluffton, Ohio
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, 2013

Byler, Mary Magdalene Byler, 82, of Martinsburg, PA formerly of Phoenix, Ariz., died on Sept. 30, 2013, at UPMC Altoona, PA. She was born in Belleville, PA to Joseph and Ada (Peachey) Byler. She married Thomas J. Byler on Feb. 17, 1951, at Allensville Mennonite Church, and he passed away Feb. 15, 2003. She was a member of Grace Fellowship Church, Leamersville, PA

Surviving are: four sons, James and his wife, Debra, of Martinsburg, Conrad, and his wife, Nancy, of Martinsburg, Donald and his wife, Nancy, of Mass., and Barry and his wife, Patty, of Ariz.; daughter-in-law, Betty Byler, Ephrata, a brother-in-law, John A. Peachey; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Jefferson and his wife, Lydia, of McAlevys Fort; and four sisters, Anna Hartzler and her husband, George, of Mount Union, Edith (Sherman) Kanagy, of Belleville, Flora Byler, of Allensville, and Emma Jane and her husband, the Rev. Nelson Roth, of Belleville.

She was preceded in death by: her husband Thomas, a son, Larry, in 2012; four sisters, her twin, Martha Peachy, Tilma Harshbarger and her husband, Daniel, Florence Vaughan and her husband, Raymond, and Ethel; and an infant brother, Raymond.

Funeral service was Oct. 4, 2013 at Grace Fellowship Church, Leamersville, PA. Private interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg.

Source: Lewiston Sentinel Lewistown, PA
Submitted by Leon Hertzler, 2013

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Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin