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.
2016
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Surviving are children, Hillary Snyder, and Evan Snyder, and a brother, Merton (Fern) Snyder.
Memorial services were held November 1, 2016 at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Co., Ontario with burial in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, Three Bridges Road, St. Jacobs, Ontario.
Submitted by: Karen Sauder, St. Jacobs, ON
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, Keith (Shirley) Sommerfeld; Berdena (Marion) Evers; and Darrel (Brenda) Sommerfeld; five grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held April 25, 2016 at Schowalter Villa Chapel, Hesston, KS with burial in Spring Valley Mennonite Church Cemetery, Canton, KS.
Submitted by: Norma Diller, Hesston, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are a son, Craig Sommers; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and siblings, Wanda (Martin) Brotherton, Janet (Dale) Kanagy, Bob (Shirley) Lambright, and Vern (Beth) Lambright.
Two brothers, Jim Lambright, and Dick Lambright preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held October 1, 2016 at First Mennonite Church, Denver, CO, with burial in Memorial Garden of First Mennonite Church, Denver.
Submitted by: Linda Welty, Denver, CO
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are a brother, Earl (Elva) Sommers; and sisters-in-law, Amanda Sommers and Clara Sommers.
Three brothers - Alvin, Vernon, and Mart Sommers preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held May 7, 2016 at Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Hartville, OH with burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Hartville, OH.
Submitted by: Cindy Fleming, Hartville, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
On Dec. 23, 1972, she married Linden Daniel Sonifrank who survives. In addition to her husband, Nellie is survived by her children, Rebecca Pletcher and husband, Phillip, of Goshen, Ind., Grace Glenn and husband, Quinten, of Broadway, Patricia May Beery and husband, Roland, of Mount Crawford, Cecil Sonifrank and wife, Gloria, of Dayton; siblings, Mary Grace Mallow and husband, Larry, of Mount Clinton, Dewitt Lahman and wife, Bonnie, of Broadway, Jonas Lahman and wife, Grace, of Weyers Cave; six grandchildren, Alicia, Sabrina, Trenton and Abigail Pletcher, Cheyanne and Dustin Beery; and many special friends.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Dean Daniel Sonifrank, on Sept. 28, 2015.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday June 5, 2016, at 3 p.m. at Bank Mennonite Church with John Hartzler, Philip Wenger, Nathan Horst and Linden Rhodes officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. Arrangements entrusted to the McMullen Funeral Home.
Daily News Record - 6/4/2016
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Aaron was married 59 years to Mary Kathryn Stauffer Souders. Born in Millersville, he was the son of the late Aaron C. and Elizabeth Herr Souders.
Aaron was a farmer into his midlife and then was employed by Turkey Hill Dairy. Overlapping both careers, he served as the minister of Masonville Mennonite Church for 40 years. He enjoyed reading, gardening and woodworking.
Surviving besides his wife is a son, Aaron husband of Dianne Souders of Millersville; two daughters, Miriam wife of Luis Murillo of Lancaster, and Naomi wife of David Brenneman of Lancaster; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 28, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at Living Light Mennonite Church, 2625 Safe Harbor Road, Washington Boro, PA. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Monday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Living Light Mennonite Church.
Intelligencer Journal - 3/26/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Surviving are children, Sue (Bill) Hadler; William (Melissa) Spilman; John (Susan) Spilman; Jeff (Heather) Spilman; 15 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren.
A son, Donn Spilman Jr. preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held November 12, 2016 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Diana Hershberger, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are three sons-Gail (Linda) Springer, Ross (Cheri) Springer & Ryan (Kirsten) Springer; two daughters-Rita Nesbit & Roma (Dr Greg) Popp; 16 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; and siblings, Velda Birky, Norma (Merle) Nafziger, and Joan (John) Litwiller.
A son, Gary, and two grandchildren, John Wilham andShelby Lanan, two sisters, Marie Oyer, and Carolyn Kutzner; and a brother, Lowell Birkey preceded her in death.
Leota was a homemaker. She was a member of Hopedale Mennonite Church, its Mennonite women, and was the church historian for many years. She also volunteered at the Et Cetera Shop in Eureka for many years. She enjoyed scrapbooking, quilting and photo albums.
Memorial services were held May 28, 2016 at Hopedale Mennonite Church, Hopedale, IL with burial in Mennonite Cemetery, Hopedale, IL.
Submitted by: Mary Lee Springer, Hopedale, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
She was born May 18, 1927 at Versailles, Morgan Co., MO to John M. and Ida (Garber) Lehman. John was born October 6, 1883 and died March 3, 1935. Ida was born August 27, 1887 and died February 27, 1975.
On February 28, 1947 at Berne, IN she was married to Forrest Walter Sprunger, who was born December 4, 1925 and died September 29, 1994.
Surviving are children, JW (Deborah Coffin) Sprunger of Lancaster, PA; Norman JD Sprunger of Berne IN; Barbara Jayne Sprunger of Berne IN; and James Edward (Carolyn Cable) Sprunger, Goshen IN; three grandsons, one granddaughter, great-grandchildren.
Sisters Nadine Jelleff, Melva Lehman, Viola Kimble, Clara Lehman, and Bertha Alt, and brothers Albert, Wilbert and Peter Lehman preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held January 29, 2016 at Swiss Village Chapel, Berne, IN with burial in M.R.E., Berne, IN.
Submitted by: JW Sprunger, Lancaster PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
In addition to her parents, Celia Peace is survived by her paternal grandparents, Ammon and Elizabeth Stauffer, of Selinsgrove; maternal grandparents, Leon Stauffer, of Richfield, and Gladys Stauffer, of Port Trevorton; and aunts, uncles and cousins.
A private graveside service was held in Chapman Old Order Mennonite Church Cemetery, Port Trevorton. The George P. Garman Funeral Homes Inc., 9366 Route 35, Mount Pleasant Mills, is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Sunbury Daily Item - 2/4/2016
Sunbury, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Surviving are children, Michael Stauffer, Ardell Stauffer, Sonya Stauffer Kurtz, Jo Helmuth, and Leida Stauffer High; ten grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a sister, Carol Swartzenduber.
A sister, Phyllis Leichty preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held February 12, 2016 at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, Wayland, IA.
Submitted by: Pam Unruh, Wayland, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Dareld Wayne Stauffer, 83, of Wayland, IA, died Thursday, February 4, 2016, of natural causes.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., on Thursday, February 11, 2016, at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 12th, at the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church with Pastor Nathan Luitjens officiating. Interment will be at Sugar Creek Cemetery. A memorial has been established to Central Plains Mennonite Conference, Quito Ecuador Partnership.
Dareld was born in Milford, Nebraska, on February 25, 1932, to Vernon Stauffer and Lillie (Stutzman) Stauffer. He graduated from Wayland High School in 1950. Dareld married his high school sweetheart, Joannita Hirschy, on May 31, 1953, at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, where they both were lifelong members. He completed a term of 1W service in Indiana in the early 1950's.
Dareld was a hardworking farmer, an electrician, and a devoted husband and father. He was very active in the life of his church, and greatly valued the friendships and support of his Sunday school classmates and friends, especially in his later years. Dareld's entertaining stories, his wit, and his love and knowledge of all things farming will be greatly missed.
Survivors include his children, Michael (Julia) Alderfer Stauffer of Harrisonburg, VA, Ardell (Amy) Nissley Stauffer of Hesston, KS, Sonya (Roger) Stauffer Kurtz of Rochester, NY, Jo Helmuth of Goshen, IN, and Lieda (Tom) Stauffer High of Appleton, WI; ten grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one sister, Carol (Arliss) Swartzendruber of Denver, CO; and a brother-in-law, Ellis Leichty of Wayland, IA.
Preceding him in death were his wife; parents; stepfather, Enos Lehman; sister, Phyllis Leichty; and a daughter-in-law, Brenda Stauffer.
The family would especially like to thank Sugar Creek Mennonite Church and the community of Wayland, IA, for their support during Dareld's illnesses.
Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel
Mt. Pleasant, IA
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving in addition to his wife are children, Brenda Martin and husband John of Ephrata; Joann Shirk and husband Michael of Myerstown; Eugene M. Stauffer and wife Susan of Riceville, Iowa; Dale M. Stauffer and wife Carol of Reinholds; Jason M. Stauffer and wife MaryAnn of Bernville; 27 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sisters, Edith Martin and husband Leroy of Myerstown; Verna Weiler and husband Ralph of Ephrata; Eva Jane Weiler and husband Glenn of Wolcott, NY; sisters in law, Joyce Strite and husband Stephen of Ephrata; Susan Stauffer of Myerstown. He was preceded in death by brothers, Mervin Stauffer, Isaac Stauffer and James Stauffer; grandchild, Joline Nolt.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 18, 2016 at 9:30 AM in the Bethel Mennonite Church, 231 School Road, Bethel, PA. Interment will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. Viewing on Thursday from 2 pm to 4 pm and 6 pm 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 - 3/14/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
She was born August 9, 1910 at Dalton, OH to Samuel E. and Lina (Amstutz) Nussbaum. Samuel was born December 31, 1884 and died January 18, 1968. Lina was born March 20, 1888 and died September 17, 1959.
On September 25, 1932 at Kidron, Wayne Co., she was married to Amos Steffen, who was born June 18, 1911 and died December 24, 1993.
Surviving are children, Harlan (Evelyn) Steffen; Virgene Steffen; Eunice (Bill) Paul; Corrine (Bill) Helmuth; Darlene Rhodes; Kenis (Becky) Steffen; 34 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
A daughter, Sandra Gerber and his siblings, Harvey Nussbaum, George Nussbaum, William Nussbaum, Edna Nussbaum Hilty, Pauline Nussbaum Gerber, Verena Nussbaum Steiner, and Della Geiser preceded her in death.
Esther was the oldest living member at Sonnenberg. She attended Sonnenberg all 105 years of her life.
Memorial services were held February 20, 2016 at Sonnenberg Mennonite Church, Kidron, OH with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Ellen Nussbaum, Kidron, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Jason, of 139 Country View Drive, Ephrata, was married to Maribelle (McGinnis) Steffy, and they celebrated 62 years of marriage this past May 9th. He was the son of the late Noah and Metta (Martin) Steffy.
Jason is lovingly remembered by his six children as a Godly and dedicated father. Surviving are three sons, Randall married to Sara (Frey) of Lancaster, Jason Scott married to Sue (Frey) of Lititz, Thomas married to Victoria (Martin) of Leola, and three daughters, Joan, married to James Ranck of Christiana, Julia, married to Jeffrey Horst, Gordonville, and Jan, married to Dean Mast, Lancaster.
In addition to his children, he will be missed by an Ethiopian "daughter", Fasika Berhane, McLean, VA, seventeen grandchildren including Jeremy, Austin, Alex, Matt, Shelby, Melissa, Rachael, Hamilton, Sean, Tanner, Olivia, Morgan, Marshall, Sophia, Mitchell, Madeline, and Monica, ten great-grandchildren, and another great-grandchild on the way.
Jason served in 1-W service as a milk tester in Towanda, PA before beginning his career as a self-employed wood and metal patternmaker with Steffy's Pattern Shop, Bareville, until retiring in 2005.
Jason faithfully pastored at Village Chapel Mennonite Church for 25 years and generously gave his leadership gifts in service to Lancaster Mennonite School board as chairman for 13 years.
Devoted to his wife and family, Jason will be fondly remembered for his gentle nature, his gracious spirit, and his sage wisdom.
His woodworking skills became hobby in his retirement years, and he meticulously crafted countless gifts for his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed reading, travel, gardening, and making grandfather clocks.
He leaves a legacy of honesty, integrity, and a desire to do things right.
Jason is also survived by three sisters, Marian (Naaman) King of Atglen, Edith Hershey of Ephrata, and Harriet (Joseph) Kepiro of Ephrata. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Chester and Allan, and two sisters, Alberta Benner and Faith Buckwalter.
A time to greet the family will be held 6:00-8:00 p.m.Thursday, January 14 and Friday, January 15, 9:30-11:00 a.m. at Hinkletown Mennonite Church, Division Highway, Ephrata. A Memorial Service celebrating Jason's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 15, following visitation. Pastor Jeffrey Horst and Bishop Lloyd Hoover will officiate. Private family interment will take place at Groffdale Mennonite Church with Pastor Thomas Philpot officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jason's memory to Fairmount Homes Caring Fund, 333 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata or Village Chapel Mennonite Church, "Jason Steffy Memorial Fund," 350 Wissler Road, New Holland.
Special thanks to Compassionate Care Hospice, Home Instead, and Fairmount Homes for the kindness and care shown to Jason, Maribelle, and family.
To send the family online condolences visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com. Arrange-ments by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.
Intelligencer Journal - 1/11/2016
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
KIDRON - Lucile Marie Steiner, 85, of Kidron passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Shady Lawn Health Care Community in Dalton after a period of declining health.
She was born near Dalton on August 26, 1930 to the late Aaron and Mary Ann (Horst) Zimmerman and married Raymond Steiner on August 26, 1956. He survives.
She was a member of Mennonite Christian Assembly in Fredericksburg and volunteered in many ways, including Ten Thousand Villages, American Red Cross bloodmobile and her church. She enjoyed demonstrating her gift of hospitality by hosting and serving many people in her home over the years.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by children, Karen (Jon) Coblentz of Orrville, Cindy (Paul) Mullet of Mount Eaton and Keith (Marcia) Steiner of Hendersonville, Tennessee; grandchildren, Christopher, Jennifer, and Trent Coblentz, Michelle (Cody) Cook, Kimberly and Rebekah Coblentz, Elizabeth (Rolin) Sommers, Rhonda (Nixson) Jarquin, Sheldon (Melissa) Mullet, Andrea (Josh) Metcalf; Alesa, Gabrielle and Karina Steiner; a great-granddaughter, Rayna Sommers; and a sister, Clara Ressler of Orrville.
Memorial services will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Mennonite Christian Assembly, 10664 Fryburg Road, Fredericksburg, with Pastor Jeremy Miller officiating. Family graveside services will be held prior to the services in the church cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. at the church. Spidell Funeral Home in Mount Eaton is handling the arrangements.
A memorial website has been created by the funeral home and may be accessed at www.spidellfuneralhome.com, where you may share a memory or sign the guestbook.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mennonite Christian Assembly, 10664 Fryburg Road, Fredericksburg, OH 44627 or The Gideons International, PO Box 16, Orrville, OH 44667.
The Daily Record, Wooster, OH
Published: July 18, 2016
Submitted By: Thelma Hoover Martin
Steiner, Mabel Smeltzer, 92, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died December 14, 2016 at the same place. She was born April 26 1924 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN to Calvin and Myrtle (Grosh) Smeltzer. On June 14, 1947 at Elkhart, IN she was married to Elno Steiner, who died October 16, 2009.
Surviving are children, Charles (Cheryl) Steiner, Carol (Dan) Scheerer, and Gloria (Michael) Hood; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Sam Smeltzer, Walter (Doris) Smeltzer, Carl (Margaret) Smeltzer.
Three sons, David Lee, Timothy Ray and Donald Lynn; two brothers, Clyde and Loyal Smeltzer and a sister, Lois King preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held December 18, 2016 at Olive Mennonite Church, Elkhart, IN with burial in Olive West Cemetery.
Submitted by: Dina Miller, Elkhart, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Steiner, Merlin D.
December 17, 1938 – December 27, 2016
Merlin David Steiner, 78, of 1509 Mainstem Road, Pantego, died Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Vidant Chowan Hospital, Edenton.
Born in Orville, Ohio, December 17, 1938, he was the son of the late Willis Wilbert and Celesta Nussbaum Steiner. He was married to the former Lena Glick who preceded him in death.
He was a member of Providence Mennonite Church. He was owner and operator of Steiner Custom Harvesting and he was known for his strong work ethic.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Hope Mennonite Church in Pantego. Dale Keffer will officiate. Burial will follow in the family plot in the Steiner family cemetery.
Surviving are four sons, Steven Steiner and wife Mary of Pantego, Glenn Steiner and wife Sue of Stokes, Richard Steiner and wife Rose of Margarettsville, NC, Mark Steiner and wife Dana of Sutherland, IA; seven daughters’ Phyllis S. Marshall and husband Ronald of Buckingham, VA, Rena S. Pierce and husband Ray of Edenton, Elsie S. Stoltzfus and husband Naaman of Gladys, VA, Glenda S. Yoder and husband James, Wanda S. Hershey and husband Wesley both of Pantego, June S. Tarkington and husband Steve of Roper, Lina S. Newberry of Pantego; four brothers, Clair Steiner and wife Martha of Hendersonville, NC, Daniel Steiner and wife Mary, Jessie Steiner and wife Dorothy both of Millersburg, OH, Jonathan Steiner and wife Ellen of Clarion, PA; five sisters, Luella S. Geiser and husband Herb of Apple Creek, OH, Mildred S. Coblentz of Grandin, MO, Arvada S. Beachy of Holmesville, OH, Irene S. Smith and husband Eddie of Loyal, WI, Katheryn S. Miller and husband Dewey of Myerstown, PA; Fifty six grandchildren and thirty six great grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a son, John Paul Steiner, a son in law Phillip Newberry and a brother in law Jacob Coblentz.
The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00pm to 8:00 pm at Hope Mennonite School, 680 Mainstem Road, Pantego, NC 27860.
Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service at Hampton Academy, Plymouth, NC
Bryan Funeral Service
Plymouth, NC
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
He was born near Dalton on May 2, 1935 to the late John R. and Eliza (Neuenschwander) Steiner and married Lucile M. Zimmerman on August 26, 1956. She passed away on July 17, 2016, preceding him in death by twenty-three days.
He was a member of Mennonite Christian Assembly in Fredericksburg and retired from Lehman's in Kidron in 2000. Over the 42 years he worked there, he became well-known for the service he provided installing and repairing appliances, wood stoves, and other equipment. During his retirement years, he provided transportation for the Amish community.
He is survived by children, Karen (Jon) Coblentz of Orrville, Cindy (Paul) Mullet of Mount Eaton and Keith (Marcia) Steiner of Hendersonville, TN; grandchildren, Christopher, Jennifer, and Trent Coblentz, Michelle (Cody) Cook, Kimberly, and Rebekah Coblentz, Elizabeth (Rolin) Sommers, Rhonda (Nixson) Jarquin, Sheldon (Melissa) Mullet, Andrea (Josh) Metcalf, Alesa, Gabrielle and Karina Steiner; a great granddaughter, Rayna Sommers; and a brother, Tilman (Wilma) Steiner of Salem.
In addition to his wife of almost sixty years, he was preceded in death by brothers, Marvin, Cleophas, Nathan, Leo, Truman, and Carl, and sisters, Irene, Leah, and Lila.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday at 10:30 AM at Mennonite Christian Assembly, 10664 Fryburg Road, Fredericksburg, with Pastor Jeremy Miller officiating. Family graveside services will be held prior in the church cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the church. Spidell Funeral Home in Mount Eaton is handling the arrangements.
A memorial website has been created by the funeral home and may be accessed at www.spidellfuneralhome.com where you may share a memory or sign the guestbook.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mennonite Christian Assembly, PO Box 280, 10664 Fryburg Road, Fredericksburg, OH 44627 or Gideons International, PO Box 16, Orrville, OH 44667.
Spidell Funeral Homes, Inc.
Brewster & Mt. Eton, OH
Submitted By: Thelma Hoover Martin
Married Ralph King on October 24, 1940 and he preceded her in death on November 11, 1970
Married Isaac Stoll on March 29, 1975 and he preceded her in death on March 27, 2011
Surviving are three children, James (Darlene) King of Archbold; Paul King of Canon City, CO; and Karen (Joseph) Kuhlman of Rudolph; six step-children, Norman (Felipa) Stoll of Jerome, MI; Glen (Sally) Stoll of Jonesville, MI; Vera (Mike) Sutter of Sarasota, FL; Rita (Andrew) Yoder of Sarasota, FL; Dale Stoll of Sarasota, FL and Tillie Ekundayo of Manitou Beach, MI; five grandchildren, twelve step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren numerous step-great-grandchildren, and a half-sister, Lois King of Archbold.
Her siblings, Ernest Grieser, Leora Nafziger, Elsie Klopfenstein, and Verna Grieser, two half-sisters: Mabel Ann Grieser; and Ada Grieser preceded her in death.
Clela enjoyed a cruise following the Apostle Paul’s missionary journeys.
Memorial services were held May 16, 2016 at Fairlawn Haven Chapel, Archbold with burial in Pettisville Cemetery, Pettisville, Fulton Co., OH.
Submitted by: Karmin Brooks, Archbold, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN - Albert L. Stutzman, 85, of Goshen, died Wednesday, May 4.
He was born Aug. 14, 1930, to Levi and Sarah (Yoder) Stutzman.
He married Katie Miller. She survives.
Survivors in addition to his wife are two daughters, Orpha (Glen) Miller and Saranne (Jerry) Justice; three sons, Eli (Elsie) Stutzman, Levi (Debbie) Stutzman and Albert Jr. (Marlene) Stutzman; 17 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; sister Dala (Dan) Burkholder; and brother Eli (Mattie) Stutzman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, two sisters and two grandsons.
Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Friday, May 6, and all day Saturday, May 7, at the family's residence, 14673 C.R. 34, Goshen. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, May 8, also at the family's residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop Simon Schmucker. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery, Goshen.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is handling arrangements.
Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
May 6 2016
Submitted By: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN — Ethel L. (Miller) Stutzman, 89, of Goshen, passed away peacefully from this life Monday morning Aug. 1, after a week of illness.
She was born Dec. 7, 1926, in Protection, Kan., to D.D. and Maggie (Kuhns) Miller.
On June 19, 1948, she married W. Dale Stutzman in Wissenbourg, France.
She is survived by her brother, D. Paul Miller; her three children, Carmen Thompson of Mishawaka, Rose (Tim) Baldridge of Goshen, and Dexter (Cindi) Stutzman of Asheville, N. C.; five grandchildren, Lindsey (Andrew) Stutzman Smith, Dylan (Jeni) Stutzman, Breanna (Mike) Sauerwein, Maggie Baldridge and Colin Baldridge; and two great-grandchildren, Mollie and Beckett Sauerwein.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, W. Dale Stutzman, grandson Tyrel Baldridge, and siblings Ruth Willems, Dennis Miller, and Emerson Miller.
Ethel was a very loving and involved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.
Ethel taught third grade for 27 years, with 23 of these spent at Model School in Goshen. Those who knew Ethel will remember her zest for life. Her continually evolving interests covered a wide spectrum, from art, music, gardening, and cooking, to giving Laura Ingalls Wilder programs and exploring family genealogy. Together with her husband Dale she enjoyed traveling and being involved at Amigo Centre.
Ethel’s life was a reflection of her strong faith, love of family and compassion for others. She will be greatly missed by all of us.
Friends may call from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, in the Gathering Room of College Mennonite Church. A 4 p.m. memorial service will follow at College Mennonite Church.
In accordance with Ethel’s wishes, cremation will take place at Yoder-Culp Crematory.
Memorial contributions may be given to Amigo Centre, Sturgis, Mich.
To share online condolences visit www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Aug. 5, 2016
Submitted By: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Stutzman, Ethel L. Miller, 89, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died August 1, 2016 at the same place. She was born December 7, 1926 at Protection, Kansas to D. D. and Maggie (Kuhns) Miller. On June 19, 1948 at Wissenbourg, France she was married to W. Dale Stutzman, who was born December 22, 1925 and died november 24, 2013.
Surviving are children, Carmen Thompson; Rose (Tim) Baldridge; and Dexter (Cindi) Stutzman; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a brother, D. Paul Miller.
A grandson, Tyrel Baldridge, and siblings, Ruth Willems; Dennis Miller; and Emerson Miller preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held August 14, 2016 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN.
Submitted by:Diana Hershberger, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN - Clayton C. Sutter, 96, died Thursday, Jan. 7, at Greencroft Healthcare. He had been in declining health the past two weeks.
He was born Oct. 17, 1919, in Minier, Ill., to Christian S. and Idella (Miller) Sutter.
On Oct. 8, 1943, he married Elsie Elizabeth Eash in Springs, Pa. She died June 28, 2010.
Survivors include three daughters, Miriam (Stephen) Lapp of West Liberty, Ohio, and Beth Sutter and Ruth Sutter, both of Philadelphia; a son, Sem (John Easton) Sutter of Chicago; four grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Along with his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his siblings, a brother, Lawrence Sutter; and eight sisters, Fannie Litwiller, Della Litwiller, Marie Sutter, Carrie Hostetler, Bessie Oyer, Lydia Gut, Minnie Sutter and Mary Demchak.
Clayton served in Civilian Public Service during World War II from November 1942 until April 1946. He volunteered for pneumonia testing during that time.
He attended Goshen College and worked at Mennonite Mutual Aid Health Insurance, currently Everence, for 23 years, retiring in March 1989. While there he was instrumental in adding financial coverage for adoption.
He was a member of East Goshen Mennonite Church and served as an elder. He was also a member of the Goshen, Elkhart County and Northern Indiana historical societies; was active in Seniors for Peace; and enjoyed rug weaving.
Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, at East Goshen Mennonite Church, 17861 S.R. 4, and one hour prior to the 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 11, funeral service at the church. Pastor Merle Hostetler will officiate.
Burial will be in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Peace and Justice Support Network of Mennonite Mission Network.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Jan. 9 2016
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, Duane (Joanna) Swartley - Harrisonburg VA; Dean (Fern) Swartley - Mercersburg, PA; and David (Shelby) Swartley - Lancaster PA; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Ruthanna (Darrel) Otto - Lititz PA; Naomi (Chester) Sensenig - Womelsdorf PA; and Selena Horning - Fleetwood PA.
Two sisters, Esther Mast Kniss; and Edna Mae Good; and a brother, Albert H. Mast preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held May 21, 2016 at Lindale Mennonite Church, Linville, VA, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Alice Brubaker, Harrisonburg VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, Joyce (James Melnis) Swartzendruber, Douglas (Gail) Swartzendruber, and Scott James "Jim" (Chrissy) Swartzendruber; three grandchildren, and three sisters, Rachel Wyse, Berniece Roth, and Beulah Mae Swartzendruber.
Her siblings, Welma Nelson, Sara Lu Frederick, Clarence, Willis, Raymond, and Virgil Graber preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held August 1, 2016 at Wellman Mennonite Church, Wellman, IA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Jennifer Archer, Wellman
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
He accepted Christ and was baptized in his youth and was a faithful member of the Cedar Springs A.M. Church at the time of his death.
He and his family lived in Buffalo until August 2013, when they moved to Cedar Springs, where a new branch of their home church was started.
On July 27, 2003, he was united in marriage to Jana Kay Hostetler, daughter of Donnie and Susie Hostetler, at Pleasant View A.M. Church in Buffalo. They shared the joys and sorrows of life together for over 13 years. To their union were born six children, four sons and two daughters \'96 Tyson Layke, 12, Makenzi Dawn, 10, Rocky Jordan, 8, Dexter Brant, 6, Karter Jackson, 3, and Angel Baby Kalli Brooke, born May 7, 2015.
Also surviving are his parents, Truman and Nellie Swartzentruber; mother-in-law, Susie Hostetler; three brothers \'96 Ronnie and wife, Celesta \'96 Buffalo, Jason and wife, Edith \'96 El Dorado Springs and Marlin and wife, Tara \'96 El Dorado Springs; four sisters \'96 Grace and husband, Vaughn Miller \'96 Halfway, Elsie and husband, Leland Hostetler \'96 Buffalo, Emily and special friend, Mark Shrock \'96 Halfway, Estella and husband, Marvin Swartzentruber \'96 Halfway, Monte's girlfriend, Chelsea Hosteteler \'96 El Dorado Springs; 11 nieces and nephews; maternal grandmother, Joy Kempf; 13 uncles, five aunts, and a host of cousins and friends.
Preceding Roy in death were one infant daughter, Kalli Brooke, who died from CDH, at 11 days old; two brothers, Jesse David, who passed away June 11, 2009, age 21, and Monte Joe, who passed away July 4, 2016, age 23; father-in-law, Donnie Hostetler, who died 1 month and 2 days before Roy's passing, from pneumonia following heart surgeries; paternal grandparents Olan and Dorothy Ellen Swartzentruber; maternal grandparents Eldon and Rachel Kempf; three uncles \'96 Marvin and Calvin Swartzentruber and Earl Levi Kempf; two aunts, Grace Katherine and Minnie Irene Kempf; and six cousins.
Roy was a very caring husband, Pop, and son. He spent hours working and playing with Jana and the children. His family was very important to him, and he had a deep concern for his young family's spiritual welfare, praying for each child by name in his daily prayer. It was a special treat for the boys and Makenzi to ride with him on the truck, hauling gravel. Dexter and Karter rode with him all day on the day of the accident. Very recently he took Tyson and Rocky hunting in the woods close to their home.
A special thank you to Tobe and Grant and the others who helped put out the fire and tryed to save his life.
The family expresses a heartfelt thank you to all for their help, prayers and sympathy during our loved one's death.
Services were held Sunday, Nov; 20, at Cedar Springs Amish Mennonite School. Local arrangements were under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
El Dorado Springs Sun
El Dorado Springs, MO
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin