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individual obituaries given with each record. Project managed by
Thelma Martin.
2015
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Surviving are children, Ed (Carmilla) Nafziger ; Ken (Rhonda) Nafziger; Annette Erbskorn; and Darlette (David) Cavin; 13 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren.
Three brothers, Clifford Nafziger, Chester Nafziger, and Freeman Nafziger preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held May 18, 2015 at Tedrow Mennonite Church, Wauseon, Fulton Co., OH with burial in Pettisville Cemetery, Pettisville, Fulton Co., OH.
Submitted by: Julie Crossgrove, Wauseon, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
BLUFFTON, Ohio - Stanley F. Naylor, 83, of Bluffton, died peacefully at 7:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at Mennonite Memorial Home.
He was born May 29, 1932, in Goshen, Ind., to Wilbur J. and Deltha (Metzler) Naylor.
The family moved to Nappanee, Ind., where he grew up and graduated from high school in the class of 1950. He graduated from Bluffton College (University) in 1954 with a business degree. On Sept. 25 of that same year, he married Ruth E. (Bundy) Naylor. They spent the next two years in alternative service at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
For 10 years they lived in Fort Wayne, Ind., where Stan worked as a general office services manager at Mutual Security Life Insurance Company and was instrumental in helping to plant the Maplewood Mennonite Church, which included serving as co-chair of the building committee.
In 1968, Stan was invited to serve as financial aids manager at Bluffton College. He later worked at Triplett Corp. as advertising manager and product manager. In 1984 he opened his own business as a personal financial planner with IDS (later Ameriprise), where he earned master financial planner status. Due to chronic illness, he retired in 2002.
He was a member of the BU Athletic Hall of Fame, with recognition in track and football, and he enjoyed membership in the president's club. He was a longtime member of Bluffton Lions Club, having served as president as well as on many other committees. He received the Melvin Jones award and, on the lighter side, he particularly enjoyed flipping pancakes at their annual fundraisers.
He served on the board of Bluffton Child Development Center as director of finance, and was a past president of Bluffton Family Recreation Inc. An active member of Bluffton's First Mennonite Church, he served on various stewardship and finance committees.
Surviving are his wife of 61 years; their daughter, Kimberly Anne McCullough of Bluffton; their son and daughter-in-law, Geoffrey Alan and Nancy Naylor of Ligonier, Ind.; seven grandchildren, Karen McCullough, Kristen (Ryan) McCullough Niekamp, Ben (Megan) McCullough, Sam (Julie) McCullough, Joshua (Pam) Naylor, Jacob (Ashley) Naylor and Natasha (Corey) Naylor Kern; and 10 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Lew (Belle Duerksen) Naylor of Goshen, and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at First Mennonite Church in Bluffton, with Pastors Wanda Stopher and Steve Yoder officiating. Interment will be later in the family plot in South Union Cemetery, just north of Nappanee.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Chiles and Sons-Laman Funeral Home in Bluffton, and two hours prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to the Stanley F. Naylor Scholarship at Bluffton University, or to the Deacons' Fund at First Mennonite Church.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 12, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Born in Quarryville, he was the son of the late Leon H. and Virginia E. Hostetter Neff. Gene was a member of Old Road Mennonite Church. He worked as a plumber for CMC Inc. in Gap, retiring after 46 years.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his 3 children: Kimberly, wife of Keith Shoenberger of Lancaster; Krista, wife of George Budzik III of Parkesburg; Keith, husband of Emily Weik Neff of Ephrata. He is also survived 12 grandchildren: Erica, Ashley, Kyra Shoenberger, Justin, Joshua, Gavin, Nicole Budzik, Macy, Micah, Cameron, Eli, Luke Neff, and 4 siblings: Charlotte, wife of Titus Yoder of Smoketown; Delmar, husband of Nancy Stutzman Neff of Ronks; Cindy, wife of Jay Sauder of New Holland; and Donella, wife of Clair King of Cochranville.
A memorial service will take place on Tuesday, January 13th, at 3:00 p.m. at the Old Road Mennonite Church, 5795 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gap with Pastors Richard Buckwalter, Scott Elkins, and Dale Hostetter officiating. Interment will be private prior to the service. There will be a time to greet the family on Tuesday at the church from 1:00 p.m. until time of service. For those who wish, contributions can be made in Gene's memory to Hospice and Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604 or to Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute, 2102 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17604. Arrangements by Shivery Funeral Home, Christiana & Paradise.
Intelligencer Journal - 1/10/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Surviving are a son, Dwight Eugene Nelson.
Frances was a member of Hopedale Mennonite Church since 1957. She was very active in the church as a custodian, bible school teacher, participated in WMSC, Tazewell County Homemakers Extension, served as a Cub Scout den mother.
Submitted By: Hopedale Mennonite Church Hopedale, IL
Edited By: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Frances Mardelle Nelson, 84, of 329 Bradley Way, Eagle Point, Ore, passed away peacefully the evening of Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, at her home. She was born Aug. 19,1931, at Mennonite Hospital in Bloomington to Harold and Mary Mont of Hopedale. She attended grade school at Shiloh Country School and Hopedale High School. She married Robert Eugene Nelson Nov. 11, 1950, and he preceded her in death. The couple lived in the Hopedale area and had one son, Dwight Eugene Nelson of Gold Hill, Ore. Frances was a member of the Hopedale Mennonite Church since 1957. She was very active in the church and worked as one of the church custodians and served as Bible School Teacher; participated in the WMSC and Tazewell County Homemakers Extension; served as a Cub Scout Den Mother, and many other community and church events. Graveside services to be scheduled for a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mennonite Central Committee, 21 S. 12th St., PO Box 500, Akron, PA 17501-0500.
Pekin Daily News, Pekin, IL
Posted Dec. 17, 2015
Submittted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
He was born June 12,1932 at Chicago, Illinois to John Toews and Catherine Rachel (Wiens) Neufeld. John was born June 22, 1895 and died July 13, 1961. Catherine was born June 18, 1899 and died November 24, 1984.
On August 31, 1958 at Mountain Lake he was married to Lila Mae Penner, who was born June 20, 1933 and survives.
Surviving are children, Randy Neufeld (Susan Geil), Laurel (Paul) Neufeld Weaver, Sheryl (Rodney) Fast, and Rachel (Albrecht) Neufeld-Schultze; ten grandchildren, a sister, Edith (Steve) Michalovic, and a brother-in-law Robert Coon.
Three sisters, Esther (Jack) Kressly, Elvina (Rudy) Martens, and Helen Coon preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held April 20, 2015 at First Mennonite Church, Mountain Lake, MN with burial in Mountain Lake City Cemetery, Mountain Lake, MN.
Submitted by: E Elaine Kauffman, Mountain Lake, MN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Ernest Neufeld age 82, of Mountain Lake, Minnesota, died on April 13, 2015, at his home in Mountain Lake.
Memorial Service will be held at First Mennonite Church-Mountain Lake, on Monday, April 20, at 10:30 a.m. The clergy will be Pastor Elaine Kauffman.
Interment will be at the Mountain Lake City Cemetery at 9:30 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2015.
Ernest W. Neufeld was born June 12, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to John T. and Catherine (Wiens) Neufeld. Ernest grew up in the Windy City and graduated from Kelly High school in 1950. Ernest loved the diversity of city life and sought out opportunities to serve others. He began preparing for the ministry by attending Bluffton College in Bluffton, OH, (graduating class of '54) and continuing at Bethany Theological Seminary, Chicago, Illinois and Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart, Indiana.
Pastor Ernie as he was known by many, served in Mennonite congregations in Summerfield, IL; Philadelphia, PA; Allentown, PA; Phoenix, AZ; Freeman, SD; Fargo, ND and Philadelphia, MS. He served for eight years as Northern District Conference Minister.
Grandpa Ernie loved his children and grandchildren and shared his love of trains, sports, radios and thrift stores. He enjoyed volunteering at Care and Share, Heritage Village, and hospice in Mountain Lake, MN.
Preceding him in death were his parents, and sisters, Esther (Jack) Kressly , Elvina (Rudy)Martens, and Helen Coon.
Ernest is survived by his wife of over 56 years, Lila (Penner), his sister, Edith (Steve) Michalovic, and a brother-in-law, Robert Coon. His children, Randy (Susan Geil), Laurel Neufeld Weaver (Paul), Sheryl Fast (Rodney), Rachel Neufeld- Schultze (Albrecht). His ten grandchildren, Erin Kerns (Jason), Jonah Geil-Neufeld, Jeremy Fast, Hannah Geil-Neufeld, Mitchell Fast, Justin Neufeld Weaver, Katelyn Fast, Ann-Katrin Neufeld-Schultze, Ana Neufeld Weaver, and Jan-Christoph Neufeld-Schultze.
Submitted by: E Elaine Kauffman
Surviving are children, Joyce & Ron Price; Jane & Don Esau; and Ruth & Myron Goertzen; five grandchildren, one great-grandchild and siblings, William & Maurine Regehr; David & Judy Regehr; and Evelyn & Ed Peters.
His siblings, Wilbur Regehr, Leo James Regehr, Ted Regehr, Eldo Regehr, and Mary Jane Regehr preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held January 25, 2015 at Bethel Mennonite Church, Inman, KS with burial in North Inman Cemetery, Inman, KS.
Submitted by: Kim Pankratz, Inman, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
WAKARUSA - Alexis Hope Newswanger, 1 day, of Wakarusa, died at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.
She was born Friday, April 24, in South Bend, to Leon and Emma (Showalter) Newswanger.
Surviving are her parents, twin sister Aubree Faith Newswanger and paternal grandmother Bertha Newswanger, all of Wakarusa; maternal grandparents Lloyd and Rachel Showalter of Greenwood, Wis.; and a maternal great-grandmother, Vera Showalter of Harrisonburg, Va.
Preceding her in death was a paternal grandfather, Lester Newswanger.
Visitation will be for an hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 1, service at Pleasant Grove Conservative Mennonite Church, 13463 C.R. 38, Goshen. Pleasant Grove Ministry will officiate. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the family for Aubree's hospital expenses.
Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home in Wakarusa is handling arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
April 30, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Born in East Earl Twp., he was the son of the late Samuel and Lydia (Zimmerman) Newswanger. His wife, Sue Etta (Shirk) Newswanger, died June 22, 2001.
Amos was a farmer and a metal shop worker. He was also a member of the Churchtown Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.
Surviving are seven children, Mary S., married to Ivan B. Shirk of Narvon, Jonas S. Newswanger of Narvon, Esther S., married to Daniel K. Kilmer of Mohnton, Catherine S. Farren of Bridgewater, VA, Anna S., married to James O. Ringler of Neillsville, WI, Lucy S., married to Leroy R. Martin of Latham, MO, and Mark S., married to Martha N. (Martin) Newswanger of Narvon; 29 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; two brothers, David, married to Mary Ann (Kulp) Newswanger of Fortuna, MO, and Reuben, married to Ella (Zimmerman) Newswanger of Shelby, OH; and two sisters, Lena Nolt of Fleetwood and Catherine Newswanger of East Earl.
Preceding him in death is a grandson, and four brothers, Wayne, Isaac, Phares, and Samuel Newswanger.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 31, at 9 a.m. at the late home with further services at 9:30 a.m. at the Churchtown Mennonite Church with the Bishop Elam Zimmerman officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held at the late home on Thursday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements are with the Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.
Intelligencer Journal - 7/28/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Surviving in addition to his father are sister, Bethany R. Newswanger at home; brother, Darren K. Newswanger at home; grandparents, Mark and Kathryn Hurst of Myerstown; Irvin and Lois Newswanger of Newmanstown; great grandparents, Ezra and Marian Martin of Myerstown; Paul and Anna Mary Hurst of Ephrata; Phares and Katie Newswanger of Newmanstown; Leon and Lorraine Litzenberger of Lebanon.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, October 23, 2015 at 9:30 AM in the Millbach Mennonite Church, 5 N. Millbach Road, Newmanstown, PA. Interment will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. Viewing on Thursday from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM at the Fairview Mennonite Reception Center, 141 Jackson Road, Lebanon, PA. PLEASE OMIT FLOWERS. Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. is handling his arrangements.
Intelligencer Journal - 10/21/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Born in Bareville, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Anna (Weaver) Oberholtzer.
Martha was a homemaker and a member of the Weaverland Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.
Surviving in addition to her husband are 10 children: Anna Mary Rissler, wife of Paul, of New Enterprise, Harvey Newswanger, husband of Anna Mae (Sauder), of Newville, Marian Leid, wife of Alvin, of Shippensburg, Paul Newswanger, Jr., husband of Dorothy (Sauder), of McAlisterville, Walter Newswanger, husband of Mary Ann (Zimmerman), of Narvon, Elsie Martin, wife of Glenn, of New Enterprise, Lester Newswanger, husband of Marian (Weaver) of New Holland, Earl Newswanger, husband of Susan (Fox), of Wellman, IA, Grace Stauffer, wife of Eugene, of New Enterprise, and Martha Mae Zimmerman, wife of Raymond, of Mansfield, OH; 8 siblings: Esther Ringler, Ivan Oberholtzer, husband of Martha (Leinbach), Anna Zimmerman, wife of John Aaron, John Oberholtzer, Joseph Oberholtzer, husband of Martha (Nolt), Lena Oberholtzer, Harry Oberholtzer, husband of Edna (Brubaker), and David Oberholtzer, husband of Emma Hoover; 60 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Preceding her in death are her parents, a brother, Jacob Oberholtzer, and a sister, Elizabeth Shirk.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 30 at 9 AM at the home of Lester Newswanger, 467 Blue Rock Rd., New Holland PA 17557, with further services at 9:30 AM at the Weaverland Mennonite Church with the Bishop Titus Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 at the home of Lester Newswanger, address above. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.
Intelligencer Journal - 5/28/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Surviving in addition to her parents and husband are children, Bethany R. Newswanger and Darren K. Newswanger both at home; paternal grandparents, Paul and Anna Mary Hurst of Ephrata; maternal grandparents, Ezra and Marian Martin of Myerstown; sisters, Anita Sauder and husband Sylvan of Myerstown; Rosalyn M. Hoover and husband Wilmer of Myerstown; Laura B. Hurst, Lucinda R. Hurst , Emily F. Hurst and Mary E. Hurst all at home; brothers, Mark Anthony Hurst and wife Rhoda of Womelsdorf; Cleason R. Hurst and wife Lorissa of Myerstown; Daniel J. Hurst and Joshua D. Hurst both at home. She was preceded in death by a son, Derek Lynn Newswanger.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, October 23, 2015 at 9:30 AM in the Millbach Mennonite Church, 5 N. Millbach Road, Newmanstown, PA. Interment will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. Viewing on Thursday from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM at the Fairview Mennonite Reception Center, 141 Jackson Road, Lebanon, PA. PLEASE OMIT FLOWERS. Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. is handling her arrangements.
Intelligencer Journal - 10/21/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
SHIPSHEWANA - John L. Nisely, 98, passed away peacefully at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Elkhart Hospice House, where he received excellent care.
He was born on April 12, 1917, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Levi and Mary (Borntrager) Nisly.
He married his wife and mother of his children Mary Catherine Plank in 1943. She died in 1992. He married Joan Revis in 1996. She died in 2012.
Surviving are three daughters, Barbara (Bernard) Eash, Sturgis, Michigan, Judy (Marvin) Larue, New Carlisle, and Sheri (David) Nisely-Frazier, Noblesville; a son, David Nisely, Miami, Florida; a foster son, Carl (Julia) Brown, LaGrange; 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; a sister, Barbara Yoder, Hutchinson; two brothers, Fred Nisly and Raymond (Mary) Nisly both of Hutchinson.
He was preceded in death by his wives, parents, two sisters, Elizabeth Bender and Emma Stutzman, and two brothers, Henry Nisly and Rufus Nisley.
John was a retired dairy farmer and a member of the LaGrange County Extension Conservation Service. He was an active member of Marion Mennonite Church since 1952. He volunteered with Mennonite Disaster Services, Menno Hof and with the Mennonite Central Committee including working with Ten Thousand Villages.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at Marion Mennonite Church, 5460 North 450 West, Shipshewana. Family and friends may gather for a graveside service at 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7 at Shore Cemetery.
Following will be a celebration of life service at 10:30 a.m. at Marion Mennonite Church.
Services will be conducted by Pastors Ron and Char Roth and Pastor Kenzie Intemann.
Memorials may be given to Marion Mennonite Church or Center for Hospice Care. Online condolences may be sent at millerstewartfuneralhome.com.
Posted: Thursday, December 3, 2015, Goshen News
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
THREE RIVERS, Mich. - Willis C. Nisley, 78, of Three Rivers, died Monday, Aug. 3, in his residence.
He was born Dec. 14, 1936, in Goshen, Ind., to the late Cephas and Millie (Hostetler) Nisley.
Surviving are his children, Kenneth (Renee) Nisley of Wakarusa, Ind., Marion (Anne) Nisley of Nappanee, Ind., Tom Nisley of Sturgis and Sherry Lee of New Baltimore; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Ray (Laura) Nisley; and two sisters, Mary Anna Yoder of Etna Green, Ind., and Esther Nisley of Goshen.
He was preceded in death by a brother, John Nisley, and sister Fannie Mae Hochstetler.
He worked in the RV industry and was a carpenter.
Visitation will be from noon to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, at Perry Nisley Jr.'s home, 14188 C.R. 34, Goshen. Funeral services will follow visitation at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Services will be conducted by Bishop Glen Nisley. Burial will be in Nisley Cemetery in Goshen.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home in Middlebury is in charge of arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Aug. 6, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
TOPEKA - Crist D. Nissley, 82, of Topeka, died Sunday, April 26.
He was born March 17, 1933, to David and Mary (Troyer) Nissley.
On May 9, 1957, he married Fannie Mae Miller.
Surviving are four sons, David Wayne (Carolyn) Nissley of Topeka, Daniel Ray (Luetta) Nissley of Shipshewana, Freeman Jay (Ann) Nissley of Millersburg and LaVern (Dorene) Nissley of Goshen; four daughters, Clara Fern (Mervin) Hochstetler of LaGrange, Kathryn (Glen) Hochstetler of Millersburg, Rosemary (Nelson) Slabach of Millersburg and Dorothy (Olen) Yoder of Topeka; 48 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; sister Susie (Melvin) Miller of Topeka; and two stepsisters, Rosie (Levi) Eash of Topeka and Ruby Oliver of Goshen.
He was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother Sarah Nissley, wife, grandson Mervin Hochstetler Jr. and sister Fannie Beechy.
Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Monday, April 27, and all day Tuesday, April 28, at 5850 W. 600 S., Topeka.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, at 5430 W. 600 S., Topeka. Burial will be in Hawpatch Cemetery.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
April 27, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN - Vernon D. Nissley, 75, of Goshen, died at 5:06 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, at Elkhart General Hospital, where he was admitted Saturday, Feb. 7, after a brief illness.
Vernon was born July 6, 1939, in Nappanee, to Daniel and Sue (Schmucker) Nissley.
He married Lois Miller on Aug. 23, 1958. She preceded him in death Dec. 5, 2007.
Mr. Nissley served as a minister and missionary. In 1969 he and his wife moved to Donna, Texas, to do mission work in Mexico. He was the founder and operator of Gospel Missions Beyond the Border. Mr. Nissley retired in May 2014 and returned to Nappanee.
Surviving are his daughters, Charla Oveido of Conway, S.C., and Loreen (Stephen) Hostetler of Millersburg, Ohio; sons Laural (Geraldine) Nissley of Goshen, Vernon* Nissley of Elkhart and Cecil Nissley of Washington, Iowa; 18 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters Ruby Nissley of La Jara, Colo., and Miriam (Cleo) Orendorf and Sue Ellen Nissley, both of Nappanee; brothers Homer (Betty) Nissley of South Bend, Lloyd (Gladys) Nissley of Silver Lake, Ira (Reinhilde) Nissley of Nappanee and Daniel Jr. (Miriam) Nissley of Lebanon, Pa.; and a sister-in-law, Mattie Nissley of Elkhart.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Treva Yoder, and a brother, Melvin Nissley.
Family and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at Bethel Conservative Church in Nappanee, where services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to Gospel Missions Beyond the Border.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Feb. 11, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
*Name should be Verton
He was born November 4, 1926 at Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA to Earl Harnish and Esther (Brubaker) Noll. Earl was born February 1, 1899 and died March 3, 1982. Esther was born March 18, 1900 and died April 19, 1969.
On March 6, 1948 at Lititz, PA he was married to Lois Arlene Hershey, who was born April 25, and died March 31, 2011.
Surviving are children, Jeanette Noll Bontrager, married to Herman Bontrager and Herbert Noll, married to Becky Thomas Noll; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Robert B. Noll and Donald B. Noll, married to Shirley Noll.
A brother, John B. Noll and a sister, Mary Jane Noll preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held January 17, 2015 at East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church, Lancaster Co., PA with burial in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery, Lancaster Co., PA.
Submitted by: Jeanette Bontrager, Ephrata PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Born in Brecknock Twp., he was the son of the late Amos and Lizzie (Huber) Nolt. He was married 60 years on Oct. 9 to Ella S. (Shirk) Nolt.
Elmer worked 28 years (1943-1971) at Bollman Hat Factory in Adamstown. He was a member of the Pine Grove Church in Bowmansville and he enjoyed being a part time farmer.
Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons, Curtis Nolt of Denver, John, married to Anne (Good) Nolt of Reinholds, and Arden, married to Teresa (Gehman) Nolt of Denver; and four grandchildren, Clifton, Katlin, Jason, and Adam.
Preceding him in death is a grandson, Andrew; and two brothers, John and Abe.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 19 at 11 am at Pine Grove Church, 1194 Reading Road, PO Box 573, Bowmansville, PA 17507 with the Reverend Jonathan Yoder officiating. Interment will be in the Bowmansville Mennonite Cemetery. Viewing will be held on Friday from 2-4 pm at Fairmount Homes, 333 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata and on Saturday from 10-11 am at Pine Grove Church. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Pine Grove Building Fund, address above. To send the family online condolences visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.
Intelligencer Journal - 9/17/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Surviving are two children: Eugene N. Nolt of Colton, CA, and Mary Jane Musser, wife of Glenn, of Manheim; 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Zimmerman and Kathryn Martin, and two brothers, Jacob and Raymond Newswanger.
Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. at Clearview Mennonite Church, 90 North Esbenshade Rd., Manheim, PA 17545 with Bishop Lester B. Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. A viewing will be held in the chapel of the Lincoln Christian Home, 1307 Apple St., Ephrata PA 17522 on Tuesday from 5- 8 p.m. Kindly omit flowers. Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland, is in charge of arrangements.
Intelligencer Journal - 9/14/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Born on Sept 3, 1951 in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Paul M. and Mildred (Horst) Nolt.
He was a member and former elder of Groffdale Mennonite Church. In March of 2015, he retired from Goodville Mutual Casualty Company as Vice President of Information Services after 40 years of service. He graduated from Millersville University with a B.A. in Mathematics and also received a CPCU designation in 1995. He enjoyed family and church history, visiting Michigan lighthouses, all things soccer, traveling, and spending time with his family and grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters: Melody N., wife of Timothy Althouse, Alexandria, VA, and Mindy C. Nolt, wife of Jared Hankee, Lancaster; Four grandchildren: Erin and Anna Althouse, Willow and Moselle Nolt Hankee; one brother: Steven, husband of Sharon Weaver Nolt, of New Holland; two sisters: Pauline, wife of Lloyd Weaver, of New Holland, and Jane, wife of Wilbur McMichael, of Lancaster; one sister-in-law, Shirley Nolt, of Paradise; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother David Nolt.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 31 at 10 am at Groffdale Mennonite Church, 168 N. Groffdale Rd., Leola PA 17540 with the Pastor Tom Eshleman officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 30, at the Church, from 6-8 pm and on Thursday from 9-10 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society, 2215 Millstream Rd, Lancaster, PA 17602 or Hospice and Community Care of Mount Joy, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy, PA 17552. To send the family online condolences visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.
Intelligencer Journal - 12/28/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
She was a member of the Groffdale Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference and worked as a seamstress for many years at local sewing factories.
Surviving are two sisters, Sue Etta Nolt and Leah S. Nolt both with whom she resided.
Preceding her in death are four sisters and three brothers, Ella Martin, Mary Nolt, Frances Buckwalter, Harvey Nolt, Emma Nolt, John C. Nolt, and Daniel Nolt.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 9 AM at the late home with further services at 9:30 AM at the Groffdale Mennonite Church with the Bishop Curvin Z. Zimmerman officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Tuesday at the late home from 5 â 8 PM. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.
Intelligencer Journal - 8/17/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
WAKARUSA - Willis Irvin Nunemaker, 94, passed away at 6;30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, at Miller's Senior Living.
Nunemaker was born March 4, 1920, in Wakarusa to Carl and Mary (Dils) Nunemaker.
He married Miriam (Harter) Nunemaker March 8, 1941. She preceded him in death.
Also preceding him are his parents; wife; son, Ronald Nunemaker; daughter Sharon (Allen) Brooks; granddaughter Kari Nunemaker; and brother Ivan Nunemaker.
Surviving are his children, Paul (Melba) Nunemaker and Linda Nunemaker, both of Goshen; Lowell (Virginia) Nunemaker and Donald (Shirley) Nunemaker of Wakarusa; and Glenn (Jill) Nunemaker of Nappanee. Also surviving are his brother John (Doris) Nunemnaker of Goshen; daughter-in-law Jan Nunemaker of Wakarusa; 14 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Willis worked as a farmer, and a seed corn and fertilizer dealer.
He was a member of Holdeman Mennonite Church in Wakarusa.
He enjoyed history, travelling, hunting and reading. He was known as a generous person and hard worker.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral home in Wakarusa, and one hour prior to 11 a.m. funeral service Thursday, jan. 8 at Holdeman Mennonite Church in Wakarusa. Pastors Randy Detweiler and B.J. Leichty will officiate.
Burial will follow at Olive (East) cemetary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Holdemnan Mennonite Church.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Jan. 5, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Nunemaker, Willis Irvin, 94, of Wakarusa, Elkhart Co., IN died January 3, 2015 at Miller's Senior Living, Wakarua, IN. He was born March 4, 1920 at Wakarusa, IN to Carl and Mary (Dils) Nunemaker. On March 8, 1941 at Wakarusa, IN he was married to Miriam Harter, who died January 28, 2010.
Surviving are children, Paul (Melba) Nunemaker, Lowell (Virginia) Nunemaker, Donald (Shirley) Nunemaker, Glenn (Jill) Nunemaker, daughter-in-law, Jan Nunemaker, and Linda Nunemaker, 14 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren, and a brother, John (Doris) Nunemaker.
A son, Ronald Nunemaker, a daughter, Sharon and (Allen Brooks), a granddaughter, Kari Nunemaker, and a brother, Ivan Nunemaker preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held January 8, 2015 at Holdeman Mennonite Church, Wakarusa, IN with burial in Olive Cemetery, Elkhart Co., IN.
Submitted by: Loretta Newcomer
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
He was the loving husband of Orvilla H. Oberholtzer, with whom he would have celebrated 58 years of marriage at the end of December.
Alvin attended Blue Ball Church of the Brethren, and worked as a truck driver for Hess Brothers Eggs, Victor Weaver and Summer's Trucking. He enjoyed bowling, traveling, hunting and listening to and playing bluegrass music. He loved spending time with his family and friends and made everybody feel welcome in his home.
In addition to his wife, Orvilla, Alvin is survived by three children: Carol Oberholtzer of Ephrata; Alvin S. Oberholtzer, Jr., husband of Lori, of Ephrata; and Steve C. Oberholtzer. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Danielle, Zachary, Bailey, Andrew and Joshua; and two sisters: Arlene L. Good wife of Amos Good of Reamstown and Janet L. Eberly of Lititz. He was preceded in death by a daughter: Lorrie Ann; a brother: David, Jr.; and a sister: Janice L. Wenger.
Join the family in sharing memories during a viewing on Friday, Nov. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Paul L. Gravenor Home for Funerals, Ephrata. Another viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Blue Ball Church of the Brethren, Blue Ball with Funeral Services following at 11 a.m. with Pastor Galen Weaver officiating. Interment will be in Blue Ball Church of the Brethren cemetery.
Services are under the care of Paul L. Gravenor Home For Funerals, Ephrata, PA.
Intelligencer Journal - 11/6/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
*According to my records this name should be Landis - Thelma Hoover Martin
She is survived by 10 children, Anna Mary, wife of Leon Nolt of Stevens; Lester, husband of Louella (Martin) Oberholtzer of Annville; Lucy, wife of Lester Weaver of Newmanstown; Erma, wife of Leon Shirk of Middleburg; Alma, wife of James Good of Narvon; Kathryn, wife of Edwin Zimmerman of Manheim; Rachel, wife of Lloyd Showalter of Greenwood, WI; Ruth, wife of James Lauver of Lititz; Norman Oberholtzer of Lebanon; Esther, wife of Dale Martin of Lebanon; 46 grandchildren; 96 great grandchildren; and a brother, Isaac Garman of Lebanon. She was preceded in death by her husband, 4 grandchildren, and 5 siblings, Anna Musser, Christian Garman, Paul Garman, Moses Garman, and Joseph Garman.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 28th at 9:30 AM at Mountain View Mennonite Church, 196 Butler Road, Lebanon, PA. Interment will be made in the adjoining church cemetery.
Intelligencer Journal - 1/26/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Surviving are four daughters, eight grandchildren, and a sister, Shirley Donaldson.
John was a member of Martinsburg Mennonite Church, Martinsburg, PA
Memorial services were held December 5, 2015 at S. Gerald Weaver Funeral Home, Woodbury, PA with burial in New Enterprise Cemetary, New Enterprise, PA.
Submitted by: Joe Furry, Martinsburg, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
MIDDLEBURY - Lewis E. "Lew" Otto, 90, of Middlebury, died at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at IU Health Goshen Hospital, after a brief illness.
He was born April 8, 1925, in Kokomo, to the late Fred and Nora (Bontrager) Otto.
On Nov. 27, 1947, in Middlebury, he married Katie Mast.
Survivors include his wife; children Ruth (Ronald) Freyenberger and Kenneth (Jane) Otto, both of Goshen, Darrell (Beth) Otto of Middlebury and Richard (Amy) Otto; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; siblings Betty Yoder and Floyd Otto of Middlebury; and half sisters Martha (Elvie) Miller and Clara (Levi) Bontrager of Goshen.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Edna, Fannie, Junior and Paul.
He was a charter member of Bonneyville Mennonite Church. He owned his own excavating business and was a former school bus driver for Middlebury Schools.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home in Middlebury. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Grace Lawn Cemetery in Middlebury.
Memorials may be made to LoveWay.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Oct. 22, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN - Joyce A. Oyer, 85, passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born Nov. 13, 1929, in Fisher, Ill., to Roy and Mamie (Park) Cender.
On Nov. 20, 1949, she married Franklin D. Oyer. He died Nov. 15, 2014.
She is survived by three sons, Stephen (Verna) Oyer of Goshen, Stanley (Jane) Oyer of Middlebury and Kent Oyer of Goshen; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a brother, Ronald (Barbara) Cender of Brooksville, Fla.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a brother, Kenneth Cender.
Mrs. Oyer moved to Goshen in 1963 from Joliet, Ill. She and her husband founded and owned Quality Glass Inc. from 1963 to 2007. She was a member of College Mennonite Church.
Friends may call from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, where a 5 p.m. funeral service will be conducted. Pastor Phil Waite will officiate. Family will meet at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, to go in procession to Violett Cemetery for burial.
Memorials may be given to Academia Menonita Betania or to the Jubilee Fund at College Mennonite Church. Online condolences may be shared at www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 14, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Oyer, Joyce A. Cender, 85, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died November 12, 2015 at the same place. She was born November 13, 1929 at Fisher, IL to Roy and Mamie (Park) Cender. On November 20, 1949 she was married to Franklin D. Oyer, who was born March 18, 1929 and died November 15, 2014.
Surviving are children, Stephen (Verna) Oyer; Stanley (Jane) Oyer; and Kent Oyer; eleven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a brother, Ronald (Barbara) Cender .
A brother, Kenneth Cender preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held November 15, 2015 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, IN with burial in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, IN.
Submitted by: Diana Hershberger, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN - Verna Irene Oyer, 95, of Goshen, died Oct. 16.
She was born June 14, 1920, in Newton, Kan., to Noah and Siddie (King) Oyer. She lived in Hesston, Kan., and Goshen as a child. Verna lived most of her adult life in Huntington.
Verna was an artist, and taught art for many years in the Indiana public school system.
Surviving are a sister, Mary Oyer, and sister-in-law Carol Oyer, both of Goshen; nieces Rebecca Oyer of Lafayette, La., Kathryn Oyer of Goshen and Sarah (Mike Cerceo) Oyer of Seattle; nephew Tim Oyer of Boston; great-nieces and great-nephews Carrie (Eliot) Friesen-Meyers, Rachel (Jon) Gingrich, Anicka Oyer Meyers, Mia and Ben Cerceo and John and Noah Oyer; and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephew Greta and Alexandra Friesen-Meyers and Owen Gingrich.
A memorial service will be at a later date with burial in Prairie Street Cemetery in Elkhart.
Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Oct. 24, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, Philip Paul; Barbara Paul Miller; Roger-Herr Paul; Alta Paul Dezort; and Gregory Paul; ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren.
Two brothers, John and Don preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held April 11, 2015 at his home in Scottdale.
Submitted by: Pastor Conrad Mast, Scottdale, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, Gaylene Van Horn and Shirely & Kim Grubbs; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and two brothers, David Schroeder and William Schroeder.
Three sisters, Anna Wohlgermuth; Eva Pauls; and Esther Buller preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held March 9, 20015 at Bethel Mennonite Church, Inman, KS with burial in Buhler Cemetery, Buhler, Reno Co., KS.
Submitted by: Kim Pankratz, Inman, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Irene attended Eastern Mennonite College in Virginia and then went to teach at Belleville Mennonite School in Pennsylvania. There she met David Peachey and was married on August 26th, 1960. Being a dairy farmer's wife for the next 33 years, with a relocation to Colby, Wisconsin, required barn chores, fieldwork and homemaking.
They raised five children - Donnita, David married to Kathy, Sandra married to Randy, Jessica and Edwin married to Tracy. She has fifteen grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. David died in 1993. In 2004, Irene retired to North Carolina to be near family.
Throughout her life, she enjoyed many good friendships, reading, studying the Bible, watching birds and working in the garden or her flower beds. Irene was friendly and knew how to reach out to people in conversation and compassion.
Visitation will be from 5:30 to 8:00 PM on Tues. at Jackson Funeral Service, Hendersonville. A memorial service will be held 10:30 AM on Wed. at United Covenant Mennonite Church, Etowah.
Jackson Funeral Service & Crematory
1101 Greenville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Family and friends are welcome for a visitation from 10:00 until 11:30 AM on Friday, December 11, 2015 at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Colby, WI. A graveside service will follow at 12:00 noon at the Colby Memorial Cemetery. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Colby is entrusted with the arrangements.
Marshfield News, Marshfield, WI
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN - Violet Peachey, 74, of Goshen, passed away early Sunday morning, July 5, at her home after a short illness.
She was born in Goshen on Sept. 23, 1940, to Leo and Viola (Kauffman) Harshberger.
On Oct. 7, 1961, she married Robert J. Peachey in Goshen. He preceded her in death.
Survivors include a daughter, Pam (Steve) Vail of Millersburg; two grandchildren, Brock (Brook) and Brett Vail; three great-grandchildren, Shyan, Sophia and Tessa; and two sisters, Mary Louise Jones of White Cloud, Mich., and Jane (Elva) Yoder of Goshen.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Rodney A. Peachey, and a brother, Raymond Harshberger.
A lifetime Goshen resident, Mrs. Peachey was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church. She had served as president of Chamberlin Elementary School's PTO and worked as a nurse's aide for 17 years. She also helped with her husband's business, Harshberger Insulation, and was an Amish taxi driver.
She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and easily made friends across the country while taxiing Amish. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy.
Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at The Meetinghouse at Greencroft and from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home and one hour prior to the 10 a.m. funeral service on Thursday at Pleasant View Mennonite Church.
Burial will follow in Miller 8 Square Cemetery, Goshen.
Memorials may be directed to Center for Hospice Care.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
July 6, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, Herbert (Patricia) Penner; David (Carol) Penner; daughter-in-law Jenny Penner; step-son Dan Tatum (Virginia); and stepson Nathan Tatum (Laurie); 14 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren.
First wife, Mary "Joyce" Gehrer, and a son, Peter Penner preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held May 1, 2015 at First Mennonite Church, Reedley, CA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Dee Patrick, Reedley, CA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
MIDDLEBURY - Eric Kylon Petersheim, stillborn son of Larry O. and Susan (Lehman) Petersheim, of Middlebury, was delivered at 4:24 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, at IU Health Goshen Hospital.
Survivors in addition to his parents are a brother, Arliss Lynn Petersheim at home; grandparents Orva (Edith) Petersheim of Topeka and Mervin (Effie) Lehman of Fresno, Ohio; and great-grandmother Fannie Stutzman of Topeka.
The family will hold funeral services Saturday, Jan. 2, at the Steven Lehman residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop Dean Gingerich and the home ministers of the Old Order Amish Church. Burial will be in Ivans Cemetery, Middlebury. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is in charge of arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Jan. 2, 2016
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Lawrence was a member of Bank Mennonite Church. He owned and operated Petre's Potato Chip Factory for many years. He also owned an auto body shop and operated printing presses for several different companies. On May 12, 1954, he married the former Norma Heatwole, who survives.
In addition to his wife, Lawrence is survived by three children, Daniel L. Petre and wife, Rosetta, of Macon, Miss., Geraldine R. Nissley and husband, Laural, of Goshen, Ind., and Eldon R. Petre and wife, Mary Ellen, of Dayton; brothers, Merlin Petre of Stateline, Pa., and Wesley Petre of Hagerstown, Md.; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Calvert Petre and Leonard Petre (infant).
Funeral services will be held Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, at 3 p.m. at Bank Mennonite Church with John Hartzler, Daniel Miller, Linden Rhodes, Nathan Horst and Phillip Wenger officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Bank Mennonite Church. Arrangements entrusted to the McMullen Funeral Home.
Daily News Record - 1/2/2016
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Petre, Rhoda Risser Diller, 80, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away Thursday June 25, 2015 at her home.
Born November 10, 1934 in Greencastle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Amos H. and Fannie (Risser) Diller.
She was a member of Stouffers Mennonite Church of Greensburg, MD.
She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Aldus H. Petre, six sons, Samuel, Seth, Jason, Jesse, James and Asa, three daughters, Sarah (Petre) Hege, Julia and Adah Petre, forty-eight grandchildren, forty-three great grandchildren, three brothers, three sisters, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one brother and two grandsons.
Services will be held Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 10:00 am at Stouffers Mennonite Church with the Stouffers Ministry officiating. Burial will be in Stouffers Mennonite Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Monday June 29, 2015 from 1-3pm and 6-8pm at the church and Tuesday June 30, 2015 from 9-10am before the service
Arrangements were entrusted to J.L. Davis Funeral Home of Smithsburg, MD.
GOSHEN - Roy Stanley Plank, 93, went to meet his Lord on Wednesday morning, Nov. 18, at Greencroft Healthcare, where he had been the past two years.
He was born Jan. 17, 1922, in Imlay City, Mich., to Ira and Laura (Kanagy) Plank.
On March 20, 1947, he married Mildred Norris in Bremen, Ohio. After her death he married Velma (Nisly) Nisly on Dec. 20, 1975.
She survives along with two daughters, Vera (Herbert) Reed of Greenbelt, Md., and Roberta Moore of Harrisonburg, Va.; a son, Stephen (Susan) Plank of Wakefield, Va.; six stepdaughters, Elnora (Eugene) Miller of Goshen, Loretta (Ervin Jr.) Wengerd of Batesburg, S.C., Regina Beiler of Goshen, Sharon (Arlo) Schmidt of Knox, Karen (Ken) Dodd of Flint, Texas, and Marilyn (John) Gingerich of Arthur, Ill.; four stepsons, Clayton (Thelma) Nisly of Ecuador, Wilbur (Grace) Nisly of Corvalis, Mont., Marlin (Lucille) Nisly of Victor, Mont., and Ronald (Beverly) Nisly of Hutchison, Kan.; 44 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Donald (Norma) Plank of Elida, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife; a daughter, Beverly Grimm; and three brothers, Floyd, Oren and Dwight Plank.
An area resident since 1991, Mr. Plank was a member of Pleasant Grove Mennonite Church.
He farmed and worked as a typesetter for Cyril Scott in Lancaster, Ohio, for 27 years. In his later years he was a driver for the Amish.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, and again from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 21, at Pleasant Grove Church, 13463 C.R. 38, Goshen. The Saturday funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. at the church. The Pleasant Grove Ministry will officiate. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Goshen.
Memorials may be given to World Missionary Press.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 19, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN - Jerry E. Pletcher, 92, of Goshen, died at 3:05 a.m. Friday, May 29, at Greencroft Healthcare.
He was born March 29, 1923, in Concord Township, to George W. and Myrtle V. (Bechtel) Pletcher.
He married Maxine (Loucks) Pletcher on June 27, 1946, in Elkhart.
Surviving are his wife, Maxine of Goshen; daughter Phyllis (Don) Shull of Bridgeman, Mich.; sons Dave (Suzanne) Pletcher of Warsaw and William Alex (Colleen) Pletcher of Elkhart; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister Rosie (Lowell) Lambright of Middlebury; and sister-in-law Ocella Pletcher of Elkhart.
Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers Morris, Luke and Ephraim Pletcher; and sister Clara Rupp.
Jerry worked at Miles Laboratory and was a farmer. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Goshen, and he volunteered at Courtyard. He enjoyed bingo and was a proud supporter of his grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 31, and for an hour prior to the 1 p.m. Monday, June 1, service, all at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home, 117 W. Waterford St., Wakarusa. Pastor Jim Shrock and Pastor Gregg Lanzen, both of First Baptist Church in Goshen, will officiate. Burial will be in Olive (West) Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to World Missionary Press. Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
May 30, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are a daughter, Kristy Preheim (Jeff Boers); daughter-in-law, Paula Preheim; 4 grandchildren, and siblings, Kenne Preheim; Fred (Helmi) Preheim; June (Jack) Biggers; and Phyllis (Carl) Mattingly.
A son, Scott Preheim and 2 brothers preceded him in death.
He and his wife opened Preheim's Jewelry in 1956 and were part of Downtown Reedley for 58 years.
Memorial services were held January 30, 2015 at First Mennonite Church, Reedley, CA with burial in Reedley Cemetery, Reedley, CA.
Submitted by: Dee Patrick, Reedley, CA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin