The Mennonite - August, 2000

"for the record" - Deaths:


The Mennonite, August 8, 2000, page 16, Vol. 3, No. 29.

Bartel.- Marvin, 37, Gulph Mills, Pa., died July 10 of brain cancer. Spouse: Monica Zimmerman Bartel. Parents: Marvin and Martha Stoltzfus Bartel. Funeral: July 14 at Gap, Pa.

Beck.- Donald, 79, Archbold, Ohio, died July 3. Spouse: Berneda Beck. Parents: Edward and Anna Beck (deceased). Other survivors: children Rex, Dianne Roth; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral: July 6 at Lockport Mennonite Church, Stryker, Ohio.

Diem.- Arthur, 75, Lebanon, Pa., died June 27 of a heart attack. Spouse: Elsie Hershey Diem. Parents: Oscar and Mary Snader Diem (deceased). Other survivors: children Marian, Lois, Erma Bomberger, Kenneth, Brenda Livengood; four grandchildren. Funeral: June 30 at Gingrich Mennonite Church, Lebanon.

Dirks.- Anna Rae, 57, North Newton, Kan., died July 9. Parents: Marvin and Frieda Albrecht Dirks (deceased). Funeral: July 15 at Kidron Bethel Village, North Newton.

Eby.- Anna, 91, Lititz, Pa., died June 25. Parents: Frank and Fannie Stehman Eby (deceased). Funeral: June 28 at Landis Homes Chapel, Lititz.

Epp.- Herman, 88, Henderson, Neb., died July 19. Spouse: Katherine Epp. Parents: John and Katherina Epp (deceased). Other survivors: children Darrell, Myron, Elvera, Shirley Ries; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral: July 23 at Bethesda Mennonite Church, Henderson.

Esau.- Harvey, 72, Beatrice Neb., died June 27. Spouse: Betty Esau. Parents: Adolph and Gertrude Penner Esau (deceased). Other survivors: children Don. J. Krase, Julie Grimmett; four grandchildren. Funeral: June 30 at First Mennonite Church, Beatrice.

Fluck.- Stephen, 56, Quakertown, Pa., died July 9. Parents: John and Florence Hunsburger Fluck (deceased). Funeral: July 14 at Swamp Mennonite Church, Quakertown.

Frey.- Ida Martin, 97, Chambersburg, Pa., died June 20. Spouse: John Frey (deceased). Parents: Amos and Lydia Kauffman Martin (deceased). Survivors: children Earl, Ruth Lehman, Mabel; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral: June 25 at Chambersburg Mennonite Church.

Friesen.- Elizabeth Ann Ramer, 50, Standard, Alta., died June 28. Spouse: Ron Friesen. Parents: Clarence and Ethel Ramer (deceased). Other survivors: son Neil; one grandson. Funeral: July 4 at Duchess (Alta.) Mennonite Church.

Harris.- Marietta, 92, Newport News, Va., died July 1. Parents: Herbert and Victoria Willoughby (deceased). Memorial service: July 5 at Huntington Mennonite Church, Newport News.

Hartman.- Ruth Burkholder, 92, Harrisonburg.Va., died July 15. Spouse: Walter Hartman (deceased). Parents: Martin and Etta Burkholder (deceased). Survivors: step-children Floyd Hartman, Alta Terry, Ruby Whitelaw, Juanita McMullen; three step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; four step-great-great-grandchildren. Funeral: July 18 at Park View Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg.

Haverstick.- Mabel Strickler, 92, Lancaster, Pa., died July 5. Spouse: Mylin Haverstick. Parents: Amos and Annie Gambler Strickler (deceased). Other survivors: children Stanley, James, Jay, Anna Kreider, Joanne Harnish, Vivian Hunt, Glenda Hoffer; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral: July 8 at Byerland Mennonite Church, Willow Street, Pa.

Hess.- Jacob, 81, Millersville, Pa., died July 4. Spouse: Mary Hess. Parents: Christian and Mary Hess (deceased). Other survivors: children Paul, Jacob, Rhoda Stoner, David, Martha Clymer, Daniel, Mary Bell, Lois Nafziger, Rachel, Joseph, Esther Jackson; 33 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral: July 8 at New Danville Mennonite Church, Lancaster, Pa.

Hilty.- Lawrence, 87, Pandora Ohio, died July 18. Spouse: Marjorie Nafziger Hilty. Parents: Albert and Elizabeth Welty Hilty (deceased). Other survivors: children Lawrence Jr., Jonathan, Daniel, David, Ruth Welty, Cathy Reichenbach; 23 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral: July 21 at Grace Mennonite Church, Pandora.

Jost.- Esther Ruth Goosen, 81, Hilliard, Ohio, died June 30 of a stroke. Spouse: Arthur Jost (deceased). Survivors: children David, Timothy, John; five grandchildren. Funeral: July 2 at Columbus (Ohio) Mennonite Church.

King.- Jacob Samuel, 64, Telford, Pa., died July 6. Spouse: Mary Ann Yoder King. Funeral: July 10 at Boyertown (Pa.) Mennonite Church.

Krabill.- Lydia Belle Yoder, 93, West Liberty, Ohio, died June 25. Spouse: Ferman Krabill (deceased). Parents: Jay Oliver and Lydia Yoder (deceased). Survivors: children Jerry, Jane Wilson; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral: June 28 at Bethel Mennonite Church, West Liberty.

Landes.- Florence, 99, Souderton, Pa., died June 17. Funeral: June 21 at Souderton Mennonite Homes.

Leichty.- Leona Rachel Miller, 93, Wayland, Iowa, died June 20. Spouse: Henry Leichty (deceased). Parents: Amasa and Katie Reschly Miller (deceased). Survivors: children Ed, Ellis, Lois Hochstetler, Calvin, Marion, Richard, Dwight, Larry, Royce, Wesley, Doris Mullet, Douglas; 34 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren. Funeral: June 23 at Bethel Mennonite Church, Wayland.

Maust.- Claude, 80, Springs, Pa., died July 9 of a stroke. Parents: Norman and Mayme Kimmel Maust (deceased). Funeral: July 12 at Springs.

Maust.- Erma Longenecker, 89, Lititz, Pa., died July 14. Spouse: Herbert Maust (deceased). Parents: Samuel and Annie Lehman Longenecker (deceased). Survivors: children John, James, Miriam Achenbach, David; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. Funeral: July 18 at Good Mennonite Church, Elizabethtown, Pa.

Miller.- Charlene Yoder, 49, Kalona, Iowa, died July 15 of cancer. Parents: Paul and Ila Yoder. Other survivors: children Kina, Kera. Funeral: July 18 at Kalona Mennonite Church.

Naffziger.- Roy Daniel, 74, Harper, Kan., died June 26 from lung fibrosis. Spouse: Phoebe Schroeder Naffziger (deceased). Parents: Joseph and Nora Mast Naffziger (deceased). Survivors: children Delaine Moncado, Dorothy Cloud, Martha Ediger, Ronda Gonzalez; 10 grandchildren. Funeral: June 28 at Crystal Springs Mennonite Church, Harper.

Neff.- Ronda, 37, Shipshewana, Ind., died July 17 of cancer. Parents: Elmer and Martha Lou Atwater Neff. Funeral: July 20 at Shore Mennonite Church, Shipshewana.

Roten.- Gertrude Wiebe, 79, Elkhart, Ind., died July 10. Spouse: Paul Roten (deceased). Parents: Henry and Eliese Regier Wiebe (deceased). Survivors: children Renee, Paul Lyman; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorial service: July 14 at Sermon on the Mount Chapel, Elkhart.

Thomas.- David, 81, Lancaster, Pa., died July 11 of leukemia. Spouse: Edith Thomas. Parents: Jacob and Mary Neff Thomas (deceased). Other survivors: children Elsie Hess, David, Melvin, Ann Risser, James, Paul, Daniel, Samuel, Becky Noll, Rachel Pellman; 24 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral: July 15 at New Danville Mennonite Church, Lancaster, Pa.

Troyer.- Samuel Earl, 79, West Liberty, Ohio, died June 28. Spouse: Madeline Plank Troyer. Parents: Noah and Eva Mae Allgyer Troyer (deceased). Other survivors: children Steve, Anita Robison, Lori Cramer; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral: June 30 at Oak Grove Mennonite Church, West Liberty, Ohio.


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The Mennonite, August 15, 2000, page 16, Vol. 3, No. 30.

Bachman.- Beulah Wagner, 94, Roanoke, Ill., died July 12. Spouse: Rudie Bachman (deceased). Parents: David and Emma Steider Wagner (deceased). Survivors: children Richard, Hezzie, Loren, Carol Ehling; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Funeral: July 15 at Roanoke Mennonite Church.

Bauer.- John, 89, Hesston, Kan., died July 4. Spouse: Mildred Bauer. Parents: John and Susie Bauer (deceased). Other survivors: children Jim, Judy Boschmann; three grandchildren. Funeral: July 7 at Hanston (Kan.) Mennonite Church.

Buller.- Irvin, 74, Halstead, Kan., died June 3 of cancer. Spouse: Ruby Duncan Buller. Parents: Daniel and Elizabeth Buller (deceased). Other survivors: children Melonie, Diana; four grandchildren. Funeral: June 13 at First Mennonite Church, Halstead.

Buller.- Jacob, 78, Henderson, Neb., died July 26. Spouse: Sophia Buller. Parents: Henry and Maria Janzen Buller (deceased). Other survivors: children Marvin, Darlene Powell, Wanda Johnson, Dianne, Ardell, Kristi Jensen, Paul; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral: July 29 at Bethesda Mennonite Church, Henderson.

Davidhizar.- Warren, 60, Hollsopple, Pa., died July 20 of a heart attack. Spouse: Joyce Hershberger Davidhizar. Parents: Joseph Davidhizar (deceased) and Kathryn Blough Davidhizar Schneider. Other survivors: children Douglas, Carla William. Funeral: July 23 at Thomas Mennonite Church, Hollsopple.

Ferg.- Eleanor Ann, 62, Johnstown, Pa., died July 26. Parents: Robert (deceased) and Helen Beckley Ferg. Funeral: July 29 at Johnstown.

Freed.- Pearl Nice, 65, Quakertown, Pa., died May 1. Spouse: Harold Freed. Other survivors: children Robert, Phillip, Darryl, Karen, Donna; 13 grandchildren. Funeral: May 5 at Salem Mennonite Church, Quakertown.

Greaser.- Frank, 77, Souderton, Pa., died July 24 of congestive heart failure. Spouse: Ruth Moyer Greaser. Parents: Frank and Hester Cassel Greaser (deceased). Other survivors: children Frank, Cheryl Heacock, Kathleen; two grandchildren. Funeral: July 27 at Souderton.

Gutierrez.- Maria Alvarado, 70, Davenport, Iowa, died July 6. Spouse: Pablo Gutierrez Sr. Parents: Sylvester and Maria Hernandez Alvarado (deceased). Other survivors: children Esperanza, Celia Spicer, Gabriel, Elvia, Maria, Samuel, Martha, Pablo Jr., Saul; 19 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral: July 9 at Davenport; July 10 at Temple de Alabanza Spanish Mennonite Church, Moline, Ill.

Herrfort.- Lavina Yutzi, 88, Milverton, Ont., died June 23. Spouse: Chris Herrfort (deceased). Parents: Daniel and Fannie Spenler Yutzi (deceased). Survivors: children Stan, Ralph; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral: June 25 at Riverdale Mennonite Church, Millbank, Ont.

Hostetler.- Vincent, 79, Louisville, Ohio, died July 23. Spouse: Arlene Hostetler. Parents: Aaron and Katie Schmucker Hostetler (deceased). Other survivors: children Jean Burdett, Diane Duff, Denise Miller, Delmar; 11 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren. Funeral: July 26 at Beech Mennonite Church, Louisville.

Krehbiel.- Walter, Inman, Kan., died May 25. Spouse: Dorothy Krehbiel. Other survivors: children Kenton, Kevin, Beth Hanschu. Funeral: May 28 at Inman Mennonite Church.

Roth.- Chester, 93, Normal, Ill., died July 9 of a stroke. Spouse: Beulah Schertz Roth. Parents: Daniel and Barbara Roth (deceased). Other survivors: children Judy Wheeler, Cinda, Debora. Memorial to be held at a later date at Mennonite Church of Normal.

Shank.- Mae Vance, 76, Harrisonburg,Va., died July 23. Spouse: Floyd Shank (deceased). Parents: Adam and Anna Vance (deceased). Survivors: children Arneda Gaines, Jeanette Key, Sharon Menefee, Leon, Steven; five grandchildren. Graveside service: July 27 at Weavers Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg.

Shenk.- Pauline Mast, 89, Harrisonburg, Va., died July 3. Spouse: Ezra Shenk. Other survivors: children Eleanor Lynch, Ruth, Nora, Gladys Wyse, Carl; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral: July 8 at Lindale Mennonite Church, Linville, Va.

Correction: In the August 15 deaths, Pauline Mast Shenk's daughter was listed as Eleanor Lynch and should have been Grace Lynch.

Springer.- Elmer, 94, Glendale, Ariz., died July 19. Spouse: Clara Springer. Parents: Valentine and Emilia Springer (deceased). Other survivors: children Ted, Fred; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral: July 23 at Trinity Mennonite Church, Glendale.

Toews.- Anna, Inman, Kan., died May 26. Survivors: children Doris Krehbiel, Norma Jean Swarz, Carolyn Berry; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral: May 29 at Inman Mennonite Church.

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The Mennonite, August 22, 2000, page 13, Vol. 3, No. 31.

Hoffer.- Helen Jones, 77, Aberdeen, Idaho, died June 3. Spouse: Lloyd Hoffer. Parents: George and Ruth Breen Jones (deceased). Other survivors: children Lloyd Paul, Terrence, Dallas, Randall, Brent, Marsha Friesen, Sandra Knapp; 24 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral: June 6 at First Mennonite Church, Aberdeen.

Hoover.- Blanche Shotzberger, 87, Lititz, Pa., died July 21. Spouse: Leslie Hoover (deceased). Parents: Franklin and Anna Mae Detra Shotzberger (deceased). Survivors: children Meredyth Ann Witmer, Edward; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren. Funeral: July 26 at Kinzer Mennonite Church, Kinzers, Pa.

King.- Wendell Roy, 53, Camas, Wash., died June 23. Spouse: Esther Wiens King. Parents: Donald (deceased) and Thelma Yoder King. Other survivors: children Dale, Tony; two grandchildren. Memorial service: June 26 at Peace Mennonite Church, Portland, Ore.

Lantz.- John, 85, Harrisonburg, Va., died July 28. Spouse: Maude Geil Lantz. Other survivors: children John, Miriam Hall, Becky VanHook, June, Ruth Ann Dixon, Joyce Wenger, Emily, Stephen; nine grandchildren. Funeral: July 30 at Broadway, Va.

Martin.- Sylvia Amstutz, 85, Apple Creek, Ohio, died July 26. Spouse: (1st) Victor Amstutz (deceased); (2nd) Mose Martin (deceased). Parents: Amos and Fannie Zuercher Amstutz (deceased). Survivors: children Kathleen Atterholt, Herb, Stu, Pam McMullin; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; 19 step-grandchildren; 34 step-great-grandchildren; two step-great-great-grandchildren. Funeral: July 29 at Kidron, Ohio.

Metzler.- Grace, 93, Lancaster, Pa., died July 28. Spouse: Homer Metzler (deceased). Survivors: children Jean Hoover, Ruth Nissley; 10 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren. Funeral: July 31 at Erb Mennonite Church, Lititz, Pa.

Reeb.- John, 84, Metamora, Ill., died July 29 of a brain tumor. Spouse: Minerva Reeb. Parents: Henry and Katie Kennell Reeb (deceased). Other survivors: children Joanne Hostetler, Paul, Susan Hovey, Rollin; 12 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren. Funeral: July 31 at Metamora.

Trissel.- Kristy Michelle, 15, Dayton, Va., died July 16. Parents: Gregory and Lory Trissel. Funeral: July 19 at Harrisonburg (Va.) Mennonite Church.

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The Mennonite, August 29, 2000, page 14, Vol. 3, No. 32.

Miller.- Martha, 83, Hesston, Kan., died July 7. Spouse: Herbert Miller (deceased). Survivors: children Paul, Mary Kaufman. Funeral: July 15 at Newton, Kan.

Mininger.- Charles, 94, Souderton, Pa., died July 29. Spouse: Eva Nice Mininger (deceased). Parents: Henry and Katie Brunner Mininger (deceased). Survivors: children Lois Donaldson, Earl, Charles; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral: Aug. 4 at Souderton.

Schmidt.- Lydia Harms, 98, Elbing, Kan., died July 15. Spouse: Emil Schmidt (deceased). Other survivors: son Loren; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral: July 18 at Grace Hill Mennonite Church, Whitewater, Kan.

Sprinkle.- Ruth, 83, Scottdale, Pa., died Aug. 2 from injuries from a fall. Spouse: Jesse Sprinkle. Parents: Mahlon (step-father) and Mary Dillon (deceased). Other survivors: children James, Nancy Keyser, Jerry, Rodney; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral: Aug. 6 at Kingview Mennonite Church, Scottdale.

Whitewolf.- Carol Ann Walksalong, 72, Sheridan, Wyo., died Aug. 2. Spouse: Fred Whitewolf. Parents: Hugh and Mamie Limberhand Walksalong (deceased). Other survivors: three sons, two daughters; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral: Aug. 7 at Lame Deer (Mont.) Mennonite Church.

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