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 I to K

GOSHEN - Ammon R. Imhoff, 51, of Goshen, died at 5:35 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, in a truck/buggy accident in front of his home.

He was born May 26, 1962, in Goshen to the late Ivo and Alma Ramer Imhoff. He married Martha B. Zimmerman on Feb. 15, 1996, in Elkhart.

She survives along with their children, Waneta, Virginia, Viola, Carlton, Rosetta, Vivian, Weldon and Verlin, all at home; siblings Lydia (Warren) Weaver, Anna (Vernon) Rohrer, Leah (Eli) Martin, Ida Imhoff, Emma (Roy) Martin, Maryann (Kenton) Martin, and John (Helen), Samuel (Sarah), William (Ada) and David (JoAnne) Imhoff.

He was predeceased by a brother, Enos Imhoff.

Ammon lived his lifetime in this area and was a member of Old Order Yellow Creek Mennonite Church.

Friends and family may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, and Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, at the family home, 24350 S.R. 119. A funeral service will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, at Old Order Yellow Creek Mennonite Church. Home Ministry will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

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

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 27, 2013
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Surviving are children, Dawn Jantzi, Gail Brunk, Larry Jantzi, Don Jantzi, Beryl Jantzi, and Kerry Jantzi, ten grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held June 9, 2013 at the family farm under a tent, Medina, NY.

Submitted by: Beryl Jantzi, Harrisonburg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Surviving are two daughters, Sandra (Donald) Lanzrath and Susan (Marshall) Shelley, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a sister, Clara Koehn.

Two grandchildren Toby Shelley, and Mandy Shelley, a brother, Bob Janzen, and two sisters, Edna Lawson, and Ruth Zook preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held May 14, 2013 at Grace Hill Mennonite Church, Whitewater, Kansas with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Debbie Claassen, Whitewater, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

She served as a pastor's wife in Wymer, WV, Harrisonburg, VA, Walnut Creek, Ohio, and Chambers burg, PA. She was a member of Weavers Mennonite Church.

Survived by her children and their spouses: Sharon (and Lowell) Heatwole of Weyers Cave, VA; Paul (and Joy) Kanagy of Harrisonbug, VA; Eldon Layman of Dayton, VA; David Kanagy of Harrisonburg, VA; Phil (and Janine) Kanagy of Harrisonburg, VA; Arlen (and Sue) Kanagy of Lenoir, NC; Jon (and Pam) Kanagy of Timberville, VA; and Julia Kanagy (and Larry Hales) of Aiea, HI. She had ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Also, survived by multiple siblings, Ernest Yoder of Rustburg, VA; Ruth Yoder of Floyd, VA; and Grace Horsley of Arrington, VA.

She was preceded in death by her husband Alvin and daughters, Faith Dawn, who died at birth and Pauline Kanagy Layman who died in 2001.

Pastor Phil Kanagy conducted a memorial service Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Weavers Mennonite Church. Burial will be private.

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

June 13, 1963 - March 4, 2013

SMYRNA, Maine - DeWayne Kauffman, 49, passed to his eternal reward Monday, March 4, 2013, after a short illness.

He was born June 13, 1963.

DeWayne was a member of Smyrna Amish Church.

DeWayne is survived by his wife Josephine (Yoder) Kauffman; seven children, Joseph (Esther Byler) Kauffman of Vevay, David (Esther Miller) Kauffman of Greenville, Ohio, Rosanna (Delmar) Otto of Princeton, Mo., and Jonathan, Ephraim, Lillian and Joshua, all at home; his parents, Marion and Leanna Kauffman, brother Marvin Kauffman and sister Elaine (Kauffman) Gingerich, all from the Middlebury area; and nine grandchildren.

Friends may call at Smyrna Amish Meeting House from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2013. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday, March 8, 2013, at Smyrna Amish Meeting House.

Burial will be in Pilgrim Cemetery, Smyrna.

Dunn Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
March 7, 2013
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Mr. Kauffman was a member of the Lost Creek Mennonite Church, Oakland Mills, where he served as Elder, Church Chairman, Church Treasurer, Assistant Sunday school superintendent and Sunday school teacher.

Survived by his mother and two siblings, Marlin D. Kauffman and his wife Margie, of Mifflintown, Barbara J. Freeman and her husband Frank, of Bloomingburg, NY, and he leaves behind a nephew, Frank Freeman, Jr. and a niece, Jasmine Freeman.

Services were May 20, 2013 at the Lost Creek Mennonite Church, Oakland Mills, PA with Pastor Sherman Stoltzfus officiating. Interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery.

Source: Brown Funeral Homes, Inc.
McAlisterville, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Surviving are children, Jill Misto (Edward) and Kent Kauffman (Joy); and five grandchildren.

John attended Eastern Mennonite College then completed a masters in education from Columbia University. In the 1950s, he spent several years in Germany helping rebuild homes after the war. He loved languages and learned German and Spanish. He also enjoyed woodworking, friendships, and music.

Memorial services were held May 15, 2013 at Park View Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA with burial in Harrisonburg.

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

Survived by her husband Harvey and 4 children: Darlene wife of Paul Miller of Willow Street, Jane wife of Paul Bergey of Telford, PA, Marlin husband of Judy Chaffins Kauffman of Neffsville, Dean Kauffman of Lancaster, 8 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, brother: Kenneth husband of Vera Hostetter Mast of Lancaster.

She was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren: Lori Miller Guthrie and Jeffrey Bergey, brother: Melvin Mast.

Funeral service was Sept 18, 2013 at Maple Grove Mennonite Church Atglen, PA with Pastor Stephin Crane officiating. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery.

Source: Shivery Funeral Home Pardise and Christina, PA
Submitted by Leon Hertzler

Surviving are a daughter, Kathy (Greg) Kleinsasser, a son, Arden Kaufman, sister, Marge Preheim, sisters-in-law, Rita Ann Graber, Berniece Graber, Doris Sherard and Jane (Marvin) Ries.

A daughter, Judith, brothers, Elmer, Felix and Palmer Graber and sisters, Clara Winters and Leta Remlinger preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held January 31, 2013 at Salem Mennonite Church, Freeman, South Dakota with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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

He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Mary (Dagen) Keener. He was a member of Mount Vernon Mennonite Church and more recently the Village Chapel in Voganville, PA.

Survived by his wife Mary and five children: Mary Lois, wife of Lloyd Kreider of Kirkwood; Elizabeth "Liz," wife of Robert Esbenshade of New Holland; Doris, wife of Raymond Lefever of Lancaster; Twila, wife of Robert Mast of Lancaster; and Mervin, husband of Nadine Keener of Peach Bottom. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren.

Lester was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers.

Memorial Service was March 10, 2013 at Mount Vernon Mennonite Church, Kirkwood, PA with Pastors Vernon Myers and Jeff Horst officiating. Traditional interment was private in the Mechanic Grove Mennonite Cemetery.

Source: Intelligencer Journal, Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Oct. 12, 1924 - June 25, 2013

GOSHEN - Martha Keim, 88, died Tuesday afternoon, June 25, 2013, at IU Health Goshen Hospital.

She was born Oct. 12, 1924, in Middlebury to Menno and Libbie (Rhinesmith) Keim.

She is survived by a sister, Ruth Keim, and a brother, Dan (Bette) Keim, both of Goshen, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Rachel Miller, Mary Miller, Katherine Hochstetler and Miriam Miller; and five brothers, Walter, Wilbur, Ira, Paul and Marvin Keim.

Martha was a lifelong area resident and member of Forks Mennonite Church. She served two years with Mennonite Central Committee and several other short term volunteer assignments. She retired from Eby Ford after 18 years as a secretary and bookkeeper.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at Forks Mennonite Church. Pastors Eugene Bontrager and Phil Yoder will officiate. Her body will be cremated, as Martha wished.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Mennonite Central Committee, Middlebury Food Pantry or the donor's choice.

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

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
June 28, 2013
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Feb. 16, 1926 - April 20, 2013

GOSHEN - Ray Keim, 87, died unexpectedly Saturday morning, April 20, 2013, at IU Health Goshen Hospital.

He was born Feb. 16, 1926, in Kokomo to Abraham J. and Susan (Troyer) Keim.

On June 7, 1952, in Kokomo he married Clara Elizabeth Bontrager.

She survives along with their children, Beth (Mark) Ropp of Inman, Kan., Paul (Julie) Keim of Goshen, Mark (Ron Dick) Keim of Grant's Pass, Ore., John Keim of Goshen and David (Kelly) Keim of Berne; 13 grandchildren; and brothers-in-law Don Lukeman and Wayne Sommers.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Leona Miller, Katie Kauffman, Elsie Troyer, Susie Sommers and Ellen Lukeman; and brother Dr. Alvin Keim.

Following his graduation from Clay Township High School, Miami County in 1944, Ray volunteered to work aboard a "cattle boat" transporting more than 700 horses to Poland in December 1945 in the aftermath of World War II. This was an immensely impactful experience in which Ray found both inspiration and direction for much of his later life. Upon his return to the U.S., he resumed his formal education, graduating from Goshen College in 1955, having been ordained to Christian ministry in the Mennonite Church in 1954. He attended Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary for two years in the early 1950s and earned a master's of social work in 1963 at the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia.

During his working life, Ray combined the discipline of ministry in a congregational setting with working as a psychotherapist in a variety of clinical settings. His pastoral work included ministry at East Goshen Mennonite, Pleasant View Mennonite and Howard-Miami Mennonite churches in Indiana; Trinity Mennonite and Glencroft Community churches in Arizona; and lastly, at First Mennonite, Berne, where he retired in 2004 after 50 years of ministry. He served as staff therapist at Oaklawn Psychiatric Center, Goshen, and as pastoral counselor in other counseling centers in Arizona and Indiana. With his wife, Clara, he conducted many marriage enrichment retreats across the county.

Ray's family meant a lot to him, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed conversation with many people. He will be well-remembered by his many friends and professional acquaintances for his wonderful sense of humor. He took great pleasure and found relaxation in his later years reading theological studies and historical accounts, as well as the newspaper, especially the Sunday comics. As a pleasurable pastime, he enjoyed difficult crossword puzzles.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Sunnyside Mennonite Church, Dunlap. Pastor Craig Maven, Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, Va., and Pastor Lloyd L. Miller, Ray's nephew, will officiate. Cremation has taken place. Burial will be at a later date in Kokomo.

Memorial donations may be directed to Global Disciples, 315 W. James St., Lancaster, PA 17603; or Mennonite Central Committee, P.O. Box 500, Akron, PA 17501.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
April 24, 2013
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

He was born April 26, 1925 at Shickley, NE to Roy H. and Barbara (Troyer) Kempf. Roy was born April 16, 1897 and died November 12, 1973. Barbara was born January 4, 1896 and died February 3, 1985.

On April 24, 1948 at Perkasie, PA he was married to Esther Lapp, who was born March 13, 1925 and survives.

Surviving are children, Don (Shirley), Ellen Miller (Byron), David (Susan), Dale (Kay), Margaret Swartzendruber (William), and Anita; 13 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a sister, Edna (Lawrence) Lichti.

Two sisters, Doris Roine (Ivan) Birky, and Bernice (Lowell) Steider preceded him in death.

Wayne was an active leader in his church and community. He served on numerous church-wide and local boards including Mennonite Disaster Service, Mennonite Mutual Aid, Mennonite Property Aid, Iowa-Nebraska Conference Mission Board and Conference Secretary, Nebraska MCC Relief Sale Board, Grace Children's Home Board, Nebraska Mennonite Mission and Benevolent Board, Shickley School Board and Shickley Community Foundation Board, often serving as Chair.

Memorial services were held January 21, 2013 at Salem Mennonite Church, Shickley, NE with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Ellen Miller, Waterloo,IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Survived by her sister, Mary Emma Nafziger of Lititz, nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by 4 siblings: Ada Kennel, Lena Kennel, Rebecca Beiler and John Kennel.

Funeral service was October 16, 2013 at the Millwood Mennonite Church Gap, PA., with Pastors Luke Sensenig, Keith Bieler & Eugene Lapp officiating. Interment was in the adjoining Cemetery.

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

Surviving are two sons, Douglas Kerr and Barry & Gayle Kerr, two grandchildren, and siblings, Wilmer & Esther Kerr, James & Kay Kerr, Grace Hall, and Stanley & Mae Alderfer.

Memorial services were held October 27, 2013 at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, Blooming Glen, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Michelle, Blooming Glen, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Survived are her husband and two sons: James L. husband of Martha Peifer Kilheffer, Gerald L. husband of Sylvia M. Hess Kilheffer all of Manheim, two daughters: Dolly wife of Curtis Martin of Palmyra, Donna L. wife of Mervin Hershey of New Holland, fourteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, four brothers: Harold husband of Ruby Esbenshade, Glenn husband of Rachael Esbenshade all of Lititz, Carl husband of Bonnie Esbenshade of Neffsville, and Kenneth husband of Betty Esbenshade of Raleigh, N.C.

Funeral service was June 29, 2013 at the East Petersburg Mennonite Church East Petersburg, PA. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

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

John was born February 23, 1944 to Christian and Elizabeth (Brubacher) Kilmer in Narvon Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He farmed for 10 years and was a truck driver for 40 years. John married Ruby Mae Miller on July 1, 1967 in Barnett, MO. She preceded him in death on December 15, 1973. His second marriage to Leora Graber took place on November 30, 1974 in Daviess County, IN.

John is survived by his wife; Leora of Withee, children; Leonard (Sharon) Kilmer of Thorp, Loretta (Mervin) Sauder of Loyal, Freida Smith of Elk Mound, Adlai (Mary Louise) Kilmer of Greenwood, Mary Ann (Derrick) Martin of Sauk Center, MN, Susan Kilmer of Latham, MO and Maynard Kilmer at home, 20 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by brothers and sisters; Aaron (Annie) Kilmer of Neillsville, Katherine (Menno) Ramer of High Point, MO, Florence (Raymond) Nolt of New Holland, PA, Mary Ann (Lloyd) Hoover of Rutledge, MO, Ada (Phares) Zimmerman of Millmont, PA, Barbara (Walter) Zimmerman of Barnett, MO, Bertha (Sam) Shirk of Liberty, KY, Betty (Eli) Shirk of Withee, Annetta (Roy) Martin of Latham, MO and Esther (Aaron) Shirk of Granton, a brother-in-law; Lester (Emma) Martin of Goshen, IN and a sister-in-law; Cora Kilmer of Barnett, MO.
John is preceded in death by his parents, son; David Kilmer, a sister; Naomi Martin and brother; Maynard Kilmer.
The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home of Owen is assisting the family with arrangements. Friends may send online condolences to www.maurinaschilling.com

WKEB Obituaries Blog
Aug. 2, 2013
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Surviving are children, Terry (Donna) King, Patsy (Doug) Unruh, and Rhonda (Ken) Nafziger, ten grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and a brother, Merle (Charlene) Short.

Three children, Jill, Kurt, and Kay, and a brother, Don Short preceded her in death.

Carol worked as a waitress at Lugbill's Restaurant and did payroll for the restaurant and Lugbill's grocery. She also worked at Ruffer's Market in Archbold. Later she worked at Das Essen Haus and Bernath's in the bakery department. Carol was the lone survivor of a car accident, which took the lives of her husband, Marlin and three youngest children.

Memorial services were held May 11, 2013 at West Clinton Mennonite Church, Wauseon, Fulton Co., OH
with burial in Pettisville Cemetery, Pettisville, Fulton Co., OH.

Submitted by: Pam Graber, Wauseon, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

GOSHEN - Donald Glenn King, 77, died Sunday evening, Nov. 17, 2013, in his home after a two-month illness.

He was born May 21, 1936, in Santa Monica, Calif., to Elbert and Goldie (Grove) King.

He grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from Fremont High School. He took classes at Los Angeles City College and Fuller Theological Seminary.

At an early age he received Christ and was an active member of Calvary Mennonite Church, Los Angeles. He served two years of alternate military service in Indianapolis at Methodist Hospital. He returned to L.A. and worked 11 years at Union Bank.

He married Barbara Ann Saltzman on Aug. 19, 1961, in Upland, Calif. The family lived in Downey, Calif., for more than 30 years.

Donald was called to the ministry and ordained March 26, 1972, and served the Faith Mennonite Church in Downey for many years. He also served as director of Shalom Ministries, Los Angeles.

In 1994, he and Barbara moved to Goshen. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed reading and spending time with his children and granddaughters.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013, and from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church. A 10 a.m. Friday funeral service will be at the church with Pastor Terry Diener and his lifelong friend, Pastor Tim Lichti, officiating. Burial will follow in Clinton Union Cemetery, Goshen.

Memorial contributions may be made to Clinton Frame Mennonite Church.

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

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King, Donald Glenn, 77, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died November17, 2013 at the same place after a two months illness. He was born May 21, 1936 at Santa Monica, CA to Elbert and Goldie (Grove) King. On August 19, 1961 at Upland, CA, he was married to Barbara Saltzman, who was born February 27, 1938 and died November 10, 2008.

Surviving are a daughter, Cheryl Marie (Don) Thomas; a son, Daryl Glenn King; two grandchildren, a brother, Leo (Pauline) King; and a sister, Hazel Kremer.

A brother, Ronald King and a sister, Helen Stork preceded him in death.

He was ordained in 1972 and served the Faith Mennonite Church in Downey, CA for many Years. He also served as Director of Shalom Ministries in Los Angeles.

Memorial services were held November 21, 2013 at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Clinton Union Cemetery, Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: Diane Lockwood, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

E. Benuel King, age 45, of Myerstown, PA died on Monday, December 9, 2013. He was the son of Enos B. and Elizabeth Zook King of Gap, PA.

Making picture frames was his hobby. He was a member of the Richland Mennonite Church.

He is survived by seven brothers, Jonas, husband of Sadie Smoker King, Mifflin, PA, Calvin, husband of Judy Yoder King, Harrison, AR, Samuel, husband of Dorothy Zeager King, Denver, PA, Mahlon, husband of Elizabeth Smoker King, Gap, PA, Emanuel, husband of Katie Stoltzfus King, Port Royal, PA, Raymond, husband of Rachel Stoltzfus King, Castile, NY, J. Mark, husband of Marian Stoltzfus King, Morgantown, PA and one sister, Mary Elizabeth, wife of Abner King, Honey Brook, PA.

A memorial service is to be held Wednesday, December 11, 2013, at the Richland Mennonite Church, Richland, PA.

LancasterOnLine, Lancaster, PA
December 11, 2013
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

She was born August 6, 1915 at Pettisville, Fulton Co., Ohio to Charles L. and Hannah (Freyenberger) Schmucker. Charles was born August 10, 1885 and died January 24, 1955. Hannah was born January 11, 1880 and died in 1967.

On June 9, 1938 at Pettisville she was married to Willard Wyse King, who was born September 17, 1915 and died January 17, 1998.

Surviving are children, Charlene (King) VanPelt, Willard; Judy (King) Selzer, Wendell; Dan King, Lynette (Rufenacht); seven grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.

Three children, Robert Eugene King, Ruth Ann King, and David Lee King; a grandson, Justin Michael King; and four brothers; George, Harold, Earl and Carl Schmucker preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held January 6, 2013 at West Clinton Mennonite Church, Pettisville, Ohio with burial in Pettisville Cemetery, Pettisville, Ohio.

Submitted by: Judy (King) Selzer, Kansas City, MO
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Surviving are children, Jane Sauder, Cheryl (Frank) Grime, Sandi (Kenny) Cowell, and Lori (Brian) Aeschliman, 11 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mary Alice (Gene) Waidelich.

A son-in-law, Andy Stuckey and three brothers, Leonard King, Glenford King, and Marlin King preceded him in death.

Ivan was a lifelong resident of the Pettisville/Ridgeville Corners area, he was a dairy farmer and worked at Wyse Plumbing and Heating in Ridgeville Corners. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and family. He was a member of the Fulton County Dairy Association, and the West Clinton Mennonite Church near Pettisville, where he served as trustee for many years, MYF Sponsor, and Mentor.

Memorial services were held May 9, 2013 at West Clinton Mennonite Church, Wauseon, Fulton Co., OH with burial in Pettisville Cemetery, Pettisville, OH.

Submitted by: Pam Graber, Wauseon, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Survived by his wife, Shelva, and four sons, Allen E. King of Nashville, TN, Donald R. King of Hagerstown, MD, W. Joshua King of Waynesboro, and Matthew L. King of Manhattan, NY, three daughters, Janet D. Pierre and her husband Josue of Chambersburg, Eden M. King of Clayton, IL, and Julie A. King of Amelia, VA, four step sons, William D., Steven M., and Matthew J. Fogelsanger and his wife Jill all of Shippensburg, and Timothy A. Fogelsanger of Newville, six step daughters, Leanne M., Andrea V., Rebecca J., Emily L., Amy L., and Karen E. Fogelsanger all of Newburg, a brother, William D. McCracken of Bristol, VA, two sisters, Catherine Fogg of Williamstown, NJ, and Karen Weaver of Ovid, NY, two grandchildren, Jeanita Pierre of Chambersburg, and Darren Fogelsanger of Shippensburg.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Anita, a son, Jordan D. King, a brother, Elwood J. King and a sister, Eleanor J. King.

Funeral service was February 25, 2013 at the Rowe Mennonite Church, Shippensburg, PA. Officiating Rev. Rowland G. Foster and The Rev. Lon A. Feaser. Burial was in the Conococheague Mennonite Cemetery, Hagerstown, MD.

Source: Fogelsanger-Bricker
Funeral Home Shippensburg, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Surviving are children, Timothy (Dawn) King and John King.

Submitted by: Steven Yoder
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Surviving are a daughter, Janice Kauffman, two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

A daughter, Gail King and a grandson, Jacob Kauffman preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held November 16, 2013 at Hesston Mennonite Church, Hesston, Harvey Co., KS with burial in Eastlawn Cemetery, Hesston, KS.

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

BLUFFTON, Ohio - Velma Katherine (Emmert) Kingsley, 97, died at 7 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, at Frieda House, Bluffton.

She was born Sept. 30, 1916, to the late John and Grace (Plank) Emmert in Topeka, Ind.

On Sept. 1, 1940, she married Leonard D. Kingsley. He passed away June 5, 2012.

Nurturing children in her family life and her teaching career was the passion of her life: to both of these spheres she brought great creativity and enthusiasm. Her early teaching career was interrupted by her whole-hearted embrace of motherhood; she later home-schooled some of her eight children when the family lived in Kupang, Timor, Indonesia.

After her retirement from formal teaching, she hosted families and school groups on "Your Day-Off Farm" in Adrian, Mich., where she shared hobbies, books and animals. Many international students benefitted from her volunteer service teaching English. Velma's dedication in service to others led her to serve as a hospice visitor, and until she was 92 she also visited the "elderly" in nursing homes.

Church and community involvement were important to Velma wherever she lived; she connected with neighbors in the spirit of bringing folks together for fellowship and fun. She built a Peace Chapel on the farm, which was a favorite place to worship in a beloved natural setting.

Horses figured prominently in Velma's life, from the draft horses and the pony shared with her twin sister, Vera, in her childhood, to a long line of horses, which she continued to ride into her 80s.

Velma's love of world travel started with a three-year church related assignment for Leonard and Velma and their seven (soon to be eight) children in Timor, Indonesia, in the 1950s. Other travels took them to Africa, South America, Central America and again to Asia.

Velma will be remembered by numerous friends, neighbors and caregivers for her ready smile, cheerful disposition and unassuming wit.

Survivors include Velma's children, Phillip (Judith) Kingsley of Bluffton, Keith (Gretchen) Kingsley of Elkhart, Ind., Karl (Karen) Kingsley of Elkhart, Sue Ellen Kingsley (Terry Kinzel) of Hancock, Mich., Mitchell (Ann) Kingsley of Bluffton, Jane Steinmetz of Bluffton, Matthew Kingsley of Lone Pine, Calif., and Frederick (Craig) Kingsley of Pewaukee, Wis.; 20 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

Velma was preceded in death by four brothers, Roy Emmert, Howard Emmert, Arthur Emmert and Paul Emmert and two sisters, Evelyn Eash and Vera Ulmer.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. March 8, 2014, at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton. The family will be available for visitation before the service at 9:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heifer International (www.heifer.org) or to First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, Ohio. Online condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.

Arrangements are by Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Bluffton.

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

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Kingsley, Velma Katherine Emmert, 97, of Bluffton, Allen Co., Ohio died December 20, 2013 at the same place. She was born September 30, 1916 at Topeka, LaGrange Co., IN. She was married to Leonard Kinsgley, who died June 5, 2012.

Surviving are children, Phillip (Judith) Kingsley; Keith (Gretchen) Kingsley; Karl (Karen) Kingsley; Sue Ellen Kingsley (Terry Kinzel); Mitchell (Ann) Kingsley; Jane Steinmetz; Matthew Kingsley; and Frederick (Craig) Kingsley; 20 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held March 3, 2014 at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, OH.

Submitted by: Mitchell Kingsley
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Surviving are children, Randy (Kelly), Karen (Dennis) Kelley, Janet (Keith) Myers, Wesley (Michelle), and Julie (Jay) Boykins; 12 grandchildren, and siblings, Lee Kinsey, Mabel (Mervin) Siegrist, Marian (Edward) Roten, Martha (Tom) Sandoval, Linda Kinsey, Teresa (Mike) Murry, and Harold Lehman - brother-in-law.

A sister, Beulah Lehman, and a brother, Leon Kinsey preceded him in death.

He served his 1W Service at Hawthornden State Hospital, Cleveland, OH.

Memorial services were held December 31, 2013 at West Clinton Mennonite Church, Wauseon, Ohio with burial in Pettisville Cemetery, Pettisville, Fulton Co., Ohio.

Submitted by: Pam Graber, Wauseon, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Also surviving are a son, Timothy Kinsinger, and a sister, Evelyn Ritchie.

Memorial services were held April 15, 2013 at Springs Mennonite Church, Springs, Somerset Co., PA with burial in Casselman Cemetery, Grantsville, Maryland.

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

Surviving are a son, Eddie (Doris) Kinsinger, 6 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

A daughter, Linda Anders, and siblings: Bertha Yoder, Mary Horst, Alta Marner, Laura Eash, Erma Miller,Ruth Yoder, Carrie in infancy, Edward Doolin, Nyle Jones and Charles in infancy preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held April 27, 2013 at West Union Mennonite Church, Parnell, Iowa with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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

Surviving are two sons, Thomas (Carolyn) Klassen and Bryce Klassen; two grandchildren, and a sister, Alice (Klassen) Jantz.

A sister, Arlene (Klassen) Wiens, and two brothers, Leroy Klassen, and Dwane Klassen preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held September 21, 2013 at Hesston Mennonite Church, Hesston, KS with burial in Eastlawn, Hesston, KS.

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

Memorial services were held November 23, 2013 at Kidron Mennonite Church, Kidron, Wayne Co., OH. Cremated

Submitted by: Ellen Nussbaum, Kidron, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Anna Miriam Dunn Knutson, 37, of Dalton, died Sunday morning, November 17, 2013 after battling cancer for five years.

Anna was born on December 23, 1975 in Staten Island, NYC to Peter and LeAnna (Gerber) Dunn. She married Joe Knutson on July 24, 2004 in Portland, Oregon.

She attended Kidron Elementary, Dalton Middle School, Central Christian High School (1994), Rosedale Bible College, Goshen College (1999), Kent State University and was currently enrolled in the Ashland University MFA program. Anna was a teacher (ESL, violin), a writer and a beloved friend to many. She was an active member of Sonnenberg Mennonite Church.

Anna is survived by her parents, Peter and LeAnna; her husband, Joe; her siblings, Paul (Sommer) of Prescott, AZ, Thomas of Rittman, OH and Mary of Dalton, OH; nieces, Olivia and Charly Anna Dunn; and nephew, Cameron Dunn.

Services will be held on Saturday at 1:00 PM at the Kidron Mennonite Church, 3987 Kidron Road, Kidron. Friends may call on Friday from 4-8 PM at the Kidron Mennonite Church. Spidell Funeral Home in Mount Eaton is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Stewart's Caring Place, 2955 W. Market Street, Fairlawn, OH 44333.

Spidell Funeral Home, Mt. Eaton, OH
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Surviving are two sons, Gary (Donna) Koehn, and Galen Koehn, five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and one sister, Margaret Hostetler.

Memorial services were held November 19, 2013 at Hesston Mennonite Church, Hesston, KS with burial in Hesston City Cemetery, Hesston, KS.

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

Survived by his wife Doris and two daughters, Beverly A. Kershner of Perkasie, PA, and Diane Gouldey and her husband, Bruce of Souderton, PA; a son, Harvey James Kolb and his wife, Donna of Telford, PA; 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great granddaughter; a sister, Pearl Anders and her husband, Norman of Live Oak, FL; three brothers, Elwood Kolb of Harleysville, PA, Walton Kolb and his fiance , Mazie of Sellersville, PA and Ralph Kolb, and his wife , Jean of Mansfield, PA.

Preceded in death by two infant sisters.

Funeral service was May 31, 2013 at Deep Run Mennonite Church West, Perkasie, PA. Burial will take place at Deep Run Mennonite Cemetery West.

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

Memorial services were held May 17, 2013 at Reedley MB Church, Reedley, CA with burial in Reedley Cemetery, Reedley, CA.

Submitted by: Dee Patrick
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Survived by his wife, Martha, and seven sons, J. Ivan of Kinzers, Richard E. of Thomasville, Kenneth L. of Elizabethtown, Samuel W. of East Berlin, Gerald L. of South English, Iowa, Melvin L. of East Berlin, and Edwin R. of East Berlin; two daughters, Janet L., wife of Terry Dougherty of Dillsburg, and Miriam F., wife of Larry Witmer of York; 67 grandchildren; 69 great-grandchildren; nine stepchildren; 67 step-grandchildren; 16 step great-grandchildren; and five brothers, Lloyd H. of Kirkwood, Franklin H. of Lancaster, Norman H. and John H., both of Harrisonburg, Va., and Clyde H. of Lancaster.

He was preceded in death by his 1st wife Bertha and two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; six step-grandchildren, two brothers and three sisters.

Funeral service was September 25, 2013, at 10 a.m. at Kralltown Mennonite Church, East Berlin, PA. Viewings will be held at the church on Tuesday from 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Feiser Funeral Home, Inc., 306 Harrisburg St., East Berlin, is in charge of arrangements.

Source: York Daily Record & York Dispatch, York, PA
Submitted by Leon Hertzler

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Kreider, Elmer H., 85, of East Berlin passed away Thursday, September 19, 2013 at his residence. He was the husband of Martha L. (Miller) Kreider, and the late Bertha M. (Doerr) Kreider, who passed away December 27, 1994.

Elmer was born May 12, 1928 in East Petersburg, Lancaster Co., the son of the late Elmer K. and Mary A. (Herr) Kreider.

Elmer was a member of Kralltown Mennonite Church, where he served as bishop.

In addition to his wife Martha, Elmer is survived by 7 sons: J. Ivan of Kinzers, Richard E. of Thomasville, Kenneth L. of Elizabethtown, Samuel W. of East Berlin, Gerald L. of South English, IA, Melvin L. of East Berlin, and Edwin R. of East Berlin; 2 daughters: Janet L. wife of Terry Dougherty of Dillsburg, and Miriam F. wife of Larry Witmer of York; 67 grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren; 9 stepchildren, 67 step-grandchildren, 16 step-great-grandchildren; and 5 brothers: Lloyd H. of Kirkwood, Franklin H. of Lancaster, Norman H. and John H., both of Harrisonburg, VA, and Clyde H. of Lancaster. He was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 6 step-grandchildren, 2 brothers and 3 sisters.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at 10 AM at Kralltown Mennonite Church, Davidsburg Rd., East Berlin. Viewings will be held at the church on Tuesday from 1-4 PM and from 6-9 PM. Feiser Funeral Home, Inc., 306 Harrisburg St., East Berlin, is in charge of arrangements.

Intelligencer Journal - 9/21/2013
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Sept. 20, 1948 - July 23, 2013

KULA, Hawaii - Stephen Kreider, 64, died on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at his home in Kula on the island of Maui. He had been diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer 10 months prior to his death.

Stephen was born in Goshen, Ind., on Sept. 20, 1948, the third child of Carl and Evelyn Burkholder Kreider. At the age of three, he moved with the Kreider family to the outskirts of Tokyo, where he attended a Japanese school. Returning to Goshen at age eight, he attended Parkside School, graduated from Goshen High School and Goshen College, and in 1977 earned a master of fine arts degree in photography from Indiana University, Bloomington.

As a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War, he served in New England Baptist Hospital, Boston. In 1971, he married Gretchen Fisher, whom he met at Goshen College.

From 1978 to 1980, Stephen and Gretchen worked and meditated at the Shree Rajneesh Ashram in Pune, India, and were commune members at Rajneeshpuram in Oregon. In 1985, they moved to Hawaii, where they lived first on the Big Island of Hawaii, then on the island of Kauai and after 1995 on Maui. Stephen loved the ocean, swimming and kayaking, trekking in the Himalayas and hiking in Hawaii. He was a committed cyclist. Twice, in August 2011 and August 2012, he raced the Cycle to the Sun, from sea level to the 10,000 foot summit at Haleakala National Park, Maui. Between 2000 and 2006, Stephen served on the board of the Haleakala Waldorf School, which he valued because of its commitment to the freedom of the child.

At all times, Stephen was an artist and was intensely musical. His band, The Backdoor Men, made a great stir at Goshen College during the late 1960s. In Hawaii, Stephen loved Hawaiian music; he mastered the ukulele and loved to sing with his daughters. He also played the Hawaiian steel guitar, which he studied with the renowned Jerry Byrd. Stephen surrounded himself with art in many forms. He loved landscape gardening, photography and music.

In his junior year at International Christian University, Tokyo, he studied Japanese archaeology and aesthetics, which affected him profoundly. For 25 years, he owned Avanti Painting Inc, contracting primarily painting of hotels, condominiums and commercial buildings. Together he and Gretchen Fisher developed their acreage into a secluded place of great beauty.

He is survived by his wife, Gretchen Fisher, of Kula; his daughters Tessa Fisher Kreider and Zena Fisher Kreider of Kula; his mother, Evelyn Burkholder Kreider of Goshen; his brothers, Alan Kreider of Elkhart, Ind., and Thomas Kreider of Indianapolis; his sister, Rebecca Pries, of Cambridge, Mass.; and six nieces and nephews.

A memorial gathering will be held on Sept. 22 at their home, Nahenahe Homestead, on Maui; at a later date a gathering for family and close friends will be held in Goshen.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Sept. 13, 2013
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Nov. 21, 1927 - Dec. 16, 2013

Alta Fern (Hochstedler) Kropf passed away peacefully surrounded by several of her children at her home in Halsey on Dec. 16, 2013 at 86 years and 25 days.

She was born to Samuel and Elizabeth (Otto) Hochstedler in Kalona, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor J. Kropf, on May 18, 2010. They enjoyed 62 years of married life together.

She is survived by five sisters, Lydia Hochstedler of Kalona, Martha Helmuth of Kalona, Lovina Hochstedler of Kalona, Darlene Miller of Hutchinson, Kan., and Viola Hochstedler of Kalona; three brothers, Jonas Hochstedler of Kalona, Iowa, Monroe Hochstedler of Tallahassee, Fla., and Nelson Hochstedler of Grand Blanc, Mich.; 13 children, Philip Kropf of Applecreek, Ohio, Rhoda and Glen Showalter of Harrisburg, Carrie and Amos Strite of Belen, N.M., Samuel and Ruth Kropf of Halsey, Rosella and Ivan Shank of East Berlin, Pa., Arlene and Grant Kropf of Harrisburg, Jacob and Jana Kropf of Halsey, Laban and Zelah Kropf of Belize, Carol and Eugene Derstine of Applecreek, Wilma and Joseph Birky of Clayton, Wash., Verton and Carrie Kropf of Hardinsburg, Ky., Alton and Berdella Kropf of Dayton, Va., and Rachel Aleman of Ellensburg, Wash.; 96 grandchildren and 65 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Ruth, Cora, Verna and Mary; and brother Wesley.

As a girl, Alta Fern's family lived near Kalona. She attended Lincoln country school. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Savior and Lord and was baptized in the Mennonite Church to which she remained faithful until her death. Her parents farmed in the Kalona area. In 1951 Victor and Alta Fern moved to Wellman, Iowa, area and lived there for 10 years. They returned to the Halsey area in 1962 where she resided until her death.

A viewing will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, at the Halsey Mennonite Church. A service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23, at the Halsey Mennonite Church.

Fisher Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Albany Democrat-herald
December 19, 2013
Albany, OR
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

She was preceded in death by her husband Leo Kropf.

Funeral services were May 30, 2012 at Berean Mennonite Church, burial at Wickenburg Municipal Cemetery.

Source: Find A Grave & The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Arizona
Submitted by Leon Hertzler, 2013

July 4, 1928 - Feb. 26, 2013

ETNA GREEN - Amanda E. Kuhns, 84, of Etna Green, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in her residence.

She was born July 4, 1928, in Kosciusko County to Pete and Emma (Mullet) Graber.

She married Eli Kuhns Oct. 1, 1964.

He survives along with a daughter, Pauline Faye Kuhns of Etna Green; sons Alton Jay (Treva) Kuhns and Ernest Lee (SuEtta) Kuhns, both of Etna Green, and LaVern Dean (Arlene) Kuhns of Goshen; 20 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters Dorothea Gingerich of Riverside, Iowa, Mary (Olen) Schrock of Kalona, Iowa, Ruth (Joseph) Graber of Spooner, Wis., Susie (Homer) Hershberger of Leon, Iowa, and Martha (Enos) Kaufman of Etna Green; and brothers, Paul (Anna) Graber of Guthrie, Ky., and Ralph (Sharon) Graber of Fort Worth, Texas.

She was a member of Old Order Amish Church, Nappanee.

Friends may call after 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, and all day Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at the family residence. Funeral services will be at the Marvin Miller residence, 8903 N. 800 W., Etna Green, at 9:30 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2013.

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

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Feb. 27, 2013
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Dale L. Kulp, age 66, of Rural Richland Center, died Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at the Richland Hospital in Richland Center. Dale was born August 18, 1946 the son of Ernest and Martha (Ramer) Kulp in Goshen, Indiana.

He attended elementary school at Union Center and high school at New Paris and Bethany High School. As a teenager he was baptized at Yellow Creek Wissler Mennonite Church, Wakarusa, Indiana. Because of his mechanical ability, at a young age he enjoyed taking apart and putting back together engines, appliances, etc. in his spare time. When Dale was in his early 20s, he spent 2 years in Topeka, Kansas for his 1W service. He attended Rosedale Bible institute several weeks in the winter of 1969.

On Sunday, August 23, 1969 Dale married his beautiful bride, Mary Ellen Mullet at Fairview Mennonite Church. They were married 43 happy years. The first two years of their marriage were spent in mission work at Red Lake, Ontario. Their oldest daughter was born in Canada. In the following years the Lord blessed them with 4 more daughters and 2 sons.

Dale was ordained to the office of minister at Buck Creek Mennonite Church, Richland Center, Wisconsin in 1991. The Lord also exercised Dale's leadership skills in using him for 14 years on the Maranatha Bible School Board.

Dale's goal in this life was not to be rich in this world's goods but to lay up treasures in heaven. Dale is remembered for his giving and unselfish heart, dry sense of humor, positive attitude, contagious laugh, love for his wife and family, vision for Maranatha Bible School, concern for reconciliation, and support of missions.

Survivors include his wife Mary Ellen Kulp of Richland Center, 7 children, Charlene (Marvin) King of Spain, Brenda (Delvin) Martin of Viola, Melissa (Laverne) Beachy of Mill Hall, Pennsylvania, Danette (Daryl) Kropf of Wickenburg, AZ, Karen Kulp of Abbeville, South Carolina, Jonathan (Annlyn) Kulp of Brooklyn, N.Y., Phillip (Lanita) Kulp of Hillsboro, WI, 27 grandchildren, his mother, Martha Kulp of New Paris, Indiana, 2 brothers, Stanley (Kathy) Kulp of Wakarusa, Indiana, David (Phyllis) Kulp of New Paris, Indiana, a sister, Rosemary (Ben Jr.) Shirk of Goshen, Indiana, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father and an infant granddaughter Ariana Kulp.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 10:00 AM at the Richland Center High School Gym. Burial will be held in the English Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home from 2- 4 PM & 6-8 PM. Visitation will also be held on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. Also visitation will be held on Sunday from 9:00 AM until the time of services at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Maranatha Bible School. On line condolences can be made at www.clarymemorialfuneralhome.com

Source: Clary Memorial Funeral Home
Richland Center, WI
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

NAPPANEE - Omar L. Kuhns, 70, died unexpectedly at 2:52 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013, in his home.

He was born July 20, 1943, in Marshall County to the late Levi M. and Edna J. (Yoder) Kuhns.

On Nov. 4, 1969, he married Lydia Raber in Topeka.

She survives along with his daughters, Edith Kuhns at home, Irene (Richard) Miller of Plymouth and Bertha (Jacob) Borkholder and Norma (Jonathan) Borkholder, both of Nappanee; sons Richard (Wanita Hochstetler) Kuhns, LeRoy (Linda Sue Borkholder) Kuhns and Samuel (Melinda Bontrager) Kuhns, all of Nappanee and Joseph (LeAnna Miller) Kuhns and Glenn Jay (Donna Miller) Kuhns, both of Bremen; daughter-in-law Maureen (Raymond) Keim of Kansas City, Mo.; 37 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; four sisters; and three brothers.

Family and friends may call all day Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, at the family residence, 115 Plymouth Goshen Trail, Nappanee. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2013, at Delbert Helmuth's residence on Ash Road.

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

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

Surviving are children, Duane (Pamela) Kurtz; Janice (Harmon) Lowman; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two sisters, Ellen Olmstead; and Doris Seldomridge; and a brother, John Martin.

Her siblings, Mary Miller; Rhoda Ramer; Elsie Martin; Ruth Martin; Sam Martin; Harry Martin; Enos Martin; and Allen Martin preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held February 24, 2013 at Forest Hills Mennonite Church, Leola, PA.

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

Millersburg - Kevin Jay Kurtz, infant, died Thursday at Parkview LaGrange Hospital, LaGrange.

He is survied by his parents, Lavern H. and Dorothy P. (Bontrager) Kurtz.; two brothers, Loren Eugene and John Wayne Kurtz; and three sisters, Linda Rose, Doretta Fern and Katherine Elaine Kurtz; paternal grandparents, Jacob and Fannie Kurtz; maternal grandparents, Freeman and Mary Bontrager; and grandmothers, Edna Mast and Lydia Mae Miller.

A graveside burial was held Saturday at Honeyville Cemetery, Millersburg.

Carney-Frost Funeral home, LaGrange, handled the arrangements.

The Goshen News, Goshen, IN
June 10, 2013
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, her daughter, Kathy (Gary) Lehman of West Liberty, Oh.; three sons, William (Vickie) of Cumberland, Ind., Larry (Lucie) of Lancaster, Pa., and Alan (Carmen) of Plymouth, Ind.; two sisters, Mildred Grim of Poland and Doris (Glen) Yoder of Goshen, Ind.; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death in 2011 by her husband, Raymond, a sister, Dorothy Kauffman; and a brother, Arthur Detrow.

Memorial service was August 9, 2013 at Leetonia Mennonite Church with Pastor Phil Slabaugh officiating. Private interment services will be at Midway Mennonite Cemetery.

Source: The Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home Columbiana, OH
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Surviving are 4 children, Pearl (Clell) Sommers of Plain City, Marvin (Linda) of Ringgold, GA, James (Marcille) of Sarasota, FL and Nancy (Dave) Yoder of Smithville. 8 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister, Helen Yoder of Logansport, IN, two brothers Mel (Betty Mae) Yoder of Goshen, IN and Chester (Esther) Yoder of Harrisonburg, VA, two brother-in-laws Emerson Blosser, Goshen, IN and Richard ?Dick? Oyer, Goshen, IN. and many nieces and nephews, and great and great ? great nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death her husband Irvin and 4 Sisters Stella Blosser, Margaret Oyer, and Luella Leighty, sister and brother-in-law Effie and Lawrence Geisinger and a brother and sister-in-law Ivan and Morrene Yoder.

Funeral service was July 25, 2013, at the Crown Hill Mennonite Church, Rittman, OH. Rev. Thomas Dunn officiated. Burial was at the Crown Hill Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Source: The Columbus Dispatch
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

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Kurtz, Vera Yoder, 94, of Plain City, Madison Co., OH died July 21, 2013 after suffering a stroke, at the same place.

Memorial services were held July 25, 2013 at Crown Hill Mennonite Church, Rittman, OH with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Judy Hilty, Rittman OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Kurtz,Vera N.
Dec. 29, 1918 - Jul. 21, 2013

Vera N. Kurtz, age 94, formerly of Smithville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at Dublin Methodist Hospital in Dublin, Ohio.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 25, 2013, 11:00 AM at the Crown Hill Mennonite Church, 9693 Benner Rd. Rittman, OH 44270. Rev. Thomas Dunn will be officiating. Burial will be at the Crown Hill Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2013, 9 - 11 Am prior to Services at the church. The family suggests that friends may make a donation to the Crown Hill Menn. Church Memorial Fund, 9693 Benner Road, Rittman, OH 44270 or in her memory the Alzheimer's Association, Canton Area Chapter 4815 Munson St. NW,Canton, OH 44718

She was born December 29, 1918 at Minot, North Dakota, the daughter of Alpheus and Elnora (Horst) Yoder. She married Irvin C. Kurtz on April 2, 1944 and he preceded her in death in August 1982.

Vera worked briefly as a nanny and housekeeper and then worked at Weitzel Dry Cleaning in Wooster. She was a devout Christian and actively participated in the Women's Sewing Circle and was a member of Crown Hill Mennonite Church. In addition to being a devoted wife and mother she worked at Roher Farms during the potato harvest. She enjoyed being with her grandchildren and great Grandchildren.

Surviving are 4 children, Pearl (Clell) Sommers of Plain City, Marvin (Linda) of Ringgold, GA, James (Marcille) of Sarasota, FL and Nancy (Dave) Yoder of Smithville. 8 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister, Helen Yoder of Logansport, IN, two brothers Mel (Betty Mae) Yoder of Goshen, IN and Chester (Esther) Yoder of Harrisonburg, VA, two brother-in-laws Emerson Blosser, Goshen, IN and Richard "Dick" Oyer, Goshen, IN. and many nieces and nephews, and great and great - great nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death are 4 Sisters Stella Blosser, Margaret Oyer, and Luella Leighty, sister and brother-in-law Effie and Lawrence Geisinger and a brother and sister-in-law Ivan and Morrene Yoder.

Source: Gresser Funeral Home
Orrville, OH
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin