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Baechler.- Wilmer, 81, New Hamburg, Ont., died Jan. 30. Spouse: Frieda Mennetta Ropp Baechler(deceased). Parents: Christian and Annie Bender Baechler (deceased). Survivors: children Gloria, Arlene, Karen, Bruce, Murray; five grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 2 at East Zorra Mennonite Church, Tavistock, Ont.

Basinger.- Gerald, 91, Bluffton, Ohio, died Feb. 3. Spouse: Lela Oberly Basinger (deceased). Parents: Jesse and Evelyn Treece Basinger (deceased). Survivors: children Donald, Jo Ann Hilty, Betty Kantner, Colleen Wolf, Connie Sutherland, Judy Stall; 18 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 8 at Grace Mennonite Church, Pandora, Ohio.

Birkey.- Mary Ellen Wiles, 55, Paxton, Ill., died Jan. 26. Spouse: Warren Birkey. Parents: William (deceased) and Rena Wiles. Other survivors: daughter Sue Ellen. Funeral: Jan. 29 at East Bend Mennonite Church, Fisher, Ill.

Brenneman.- Gertrude, 98, Hopedale, Ill., died Jan. 27. Parents: Edward and Laura Bender Brenneman (deceased). Funeral: Feb. 4 at Boynton Mennonite Church, Hopedale.

Buller.- Stella Enns Ratzlaff, 85, Inman, Kan., died Jan. 29. Spouse: Vernon Buller. Parents: Abraham and Justina Ratzlaff (deceased). Other survivors: children Jimmy, Maribeth Gowen; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral: Feb. 3 at Buhler (Kan.) Mennonite Church.

Dailey.- Mattie Hundt, 95, Pekin, Ill., died Jan. 22. Spouse: Ray Dailey (deceased). Parents: Herman and Minnie Hundt (deceased). Funeral: Jan. 25 at Tremont, Ill.

Deckert.- Clarence, 91, Freeman, S.D., died Jan. 17 of heart failure. Spouse: Albena Graber Deckert. Parents: John and Agnetta Deckert (deceased). Other survivors: James, Janette Deckert Epp; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorial service: Jan. 22 at Salem-Zion Mennonite Church, Freeman.

Enns.- Orlando, 86, Hillsboro, Kan., died Jan. 31 of congestive heart failure. Spouse: Selma Unruh Enns (deceased). Parents: Henry and Maria Brandt Enns (deceased). Survivors: children Sharron Schutte, Karen, Robin; two step-granddaughters. Funeral: Feb. 3 at Trinity Mennonite Church, Hillsboro, Kan.

Gahman.- Melvin, 96, Sellersville. Pa., died Jan. 12. Spouse: Hannah Detweiler Gahman (deceased). Parents: Daniel and Maggie Histand Gahman (deceased). Survivors: children Betty Good, Earl; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral: Jan. 16 at Rockhill Mennonite Community Chapel, Sellersville.

Good.- Lois Graybill, 85, Sterling, Ill., died Jan. 19. Spouse: (1st) Eldon Shank (deceased); (2nd) Lloyd Good (deceased). Parents: Simon and Lucy Mishler Graybill (deceased). Survivors: children Edith Martin, Duane Shank, Carl Shank, David Shank; step-daughter Lois Olson; nine grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; 16 step-great-grandchildren. Funeral: Jan. 22 at Science Ridge Mennonite Church, Sterling.

Hartzler.- Mary Byler, 94, Dayton, Va., died Jan. 14. Spouse: Benjamin Hartzler (deceased). Parents: John and Fannie Byler (deceased). Survivors: children Eugene, Ernest, Lois Runyon, Martha Rohrer, Maxine Zook, Florence Showalter, Bertha Showalter, Alice Hostetter; 17 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren. Funeral: Jan. 18 at Slate Hill Mennonite Church, Camp Hill, Pa.

Hochstedler.- Nona Helmuth, 93, Greentown, Ind., died Jan. 20. Spouse: Willis Hochstedler (deceased). Parents: Abraham and Magdalena Yoder Helmuth (deceased). Survivors: children Walter, Gene, Helen Yoder; 15 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral: Jan. 24 at Howard-Miami Mennonite Church, Kokomo, Ind.

Logan.- Dale, 66, Kalona, Iowa, died Jan. 28. Spouse: Darlene Miller Logan. Parents: William (deceased) and Edna Hochstetler Logan. Other survivors: children Loren, LaVerne, Kimberly Fankhauser, Karla Doerksen; eight grandchildren. Funeral: Jan. 30 at East Union Mennonite Church, Kalona.

Mascarenas.- Margaret Lopez, 86, Denver, died Feb. 5 of congestive heart failure. Spouse: Salomon Mascarenas (deceased). Parents: Eusebio and Cecilia Lopez (deceased). Survivors: children Abran Lopez, Theodore, Dennis, Cecilia; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 11 at First Mennonite Church, Denver.

Miller.- Willis, 92, Harrisonburg, Va., died Feb. 6. Spouse: Ruth Shank Miller (deceased). Survivors: children Merryl, Winfred, Marjorie Presley, Cheryl Heatwole; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 9 at Lindale Mennonite Church, Linville.Va.

Plank.- Doreen Hynes, 64, Arthur, Ill., died Feb. 3 of cancer. Spouse: Ira Plank. Parents: John and Blanche Hynes. Other survivors: children Connie Hendrix, Sheila Hynes; two grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 7 at Arthur Mennonite Church.

Plenert.- Edna Ewert, 93, Hillsboro, Kan., died Jan. 3. Spouse: Ben Plenert (deceased). Parents: Jacob and Minnie Ewert (deceased). Survivors: children Orley, Howard, Dwight, Hazel Hein, Verna Treadway; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral: Jan. 6 at Trinity Mennonite Church, Hillsboro.

Plenert.- Sara Epp, 86, McPherson, Kan., died Jan. 17. Spouse: Arnold Plenert (deceased). Parents: G. E. and Cornelia Epp (deceased). Survivors: children Evelyn Ewert, Vernon, Lloyd, Arnette Duerksen, Sarito Duerksen, Paul. Funeral: Jan. 20 at First Mennonite Church, McPherson.

Regier.- Eldo, 83, Buhler, Kan., died Dec. 17. Spouse: Evelyn Regier (deceased). Parents: Jacob and Lizzie Regier (deceased). Survivors: children Darrel, Robert; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral: Dec. 21 at Buhler Mennonite Church.

Ruby.- Benjamin, 84, Tavistock, Ont., died Jan. 9. Spouse: Elmina Wagler Ruby (deceased). Parents: Christian and Magdelina Iutzi Ruby (deceased). Survivors: children Mary Ramseyer, Carl, Royden, Margaret Roth; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral: Jan. 12 at East Zorra Mennonite Church, Tavistock.

Schattak.- Helen Jantz, 85, Hillsboro, Kan., died Jan. 13. Spouse: Arthur Schattak (deceased). Parents: Edward and Wilhelmina Arrant Jantz (deceased). Survivors: children Glenn, Gary, Jeanie Hellman, Janice Bailey; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral: Jan. 17 at Trinity Mennonite Church, Hillsboro.

Schlosser.- Susie Price, 88, Souderton, Pa., died Feb. 8 of congestive heart failure. Spouse: Jacob Schlosser (deceased). Parents: Jacob and Amanda Price (deceased). Survivors: children James, Jane, Thomas, William, Ferne Lopez, Gail Kleintop, Keith; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 12 at Towamencin Mennonite Church, Kulpsville, Pa.

Siemens.- Curt, 95, Buhler, Kan., died Jan. 11. Spouse: Agatha Franz Siemens (deceased). Parents: John and Sarah Franz Siemens (deceased). Survivors: son Gary; four grandchildren. Funeral: Jan. 15 at Buhler Mennonite Church.

Swartzendruber.- Mary Lois, 65, Kalona, Iowa, died Feb. 4. Parents: Urie and Norma Kinsinger Swartzendruber (deceased). Funeral: Feb. 7.

Valentine.- Anna Ruth Steiner, 83, Pandora, Ohio, died Jan. 28. Spouse: Paul Valentine. Parents: Lennis and Hulda Schumacher Steiner(deceased). Funeral: Feb. 1 at Grace Mennonite Church, Pandora.

Winters.- Ida Kennel, 83, Lititz, Pa., died Feb. 6. Spouse: John Winters. Parents: Christian and Elizabeth Fisher Kennel (deceased). Other survivors: children Richard, Donald, Joyce Wright; foster daughter Martha High; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 10 at Landis Homes, Lititz.

Wyse.- Vernon, 82, Wayland, Iowa, died Jan. 16. Spouse: Mary Wenger Wyse. Parents: Elmer and Mary Alliman Wyse (deceased). Other survivors: children Elmer, Kathryn Couch, Shirley Oswald, Linda Stump; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral: Jan. 19 at Bethel Mennonite Church, Wayland.

Yoder.- Emma Miller, 87, Arthur, Ill., died Dec. 31. Spouse: Ura Yoder (deceased). Parents: Sam and Mary Schlabach Miller (deceased). Survivor: daughter Ada Wilson. Funeral: Jan. 8 at Arthur Mennonite Church.

Zook.- Barbara Elizabeth, 93, Kalona, Iowa, died Jan. 31. Parents: Lewis and Clara Stutzman Zook. Funeral: Feb. 3 at East Union Mennonite Church, Kalona.
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Alderfer.- Margaret Landes, 67, Harleysville, Pa., died Feb. 21. Spouse: Durrell Alderfer. Parents: Cyrus (deceased) and Sallie Anders Landes. Other survivors: children Doreen Bender, Daniel, Timothy; eight grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 26 at Salford Mennonite Church, Harleysville.

Bender.- Charles, 38, Barto, Pa., died Feb. 21. Parents: Norman and Alice Arnold Bender. Funeral: Feb. 25 at Hereford Mennonite Church, Bally, Pa.

Bookwalter.- Helen Epp, 94, Beatrice, Neb., died Feb. 4. Spouse: Benjamin Bookwalter (deceased). Parents: John and Anna Reimer Epp (deceased). Funeral: Feb. 8 at Beatrice Mennonite Church.

Ediger.- Gustave, 92, North Newton, Kan., died Feb. 14. Spouse: Wilhelmine Friesen Ediger (deceased). Parents: J.B. and Agatha Regier Ediger (deceased). Funeral: Feb. 17 at Bethel College Mennonite Church, North Newton.

Gaeddert.- Edna Regier, 92, North Newton, Kan., died Feb. 23. Spouse: Albert Gaeddert. Parents: Abraham and Helen Cornelsen Regier (deceased). Other survivors: children Dale, Kathryn, Carol Burkhart; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 28 at Hoffnungsau Mennonite Church, Inman, Kan.

Geissinger.- Isaac, 76, Quakertown, Pa., died Feb. 10 from complications of a blood disorder. Spouse: Edna Geissinger. Parents: Clarence and Maggie Clemmer Geissinger (deceased). Other survivors: children Robert, Larry, Ray, Earl, Jay, Carl, Shirley, Linda Seidel, Arlene Yothers; 26 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 15 at Swamp Mennonite Church, Quakertown.

Gore.- Hollis William, 86, Larned, Kan., died Jan. 24 of Parkinson's disease. Spouse: Sadie Schultz Gore. Parents: Chester and Hazel Gore (deceased). Other survivors: daughter Mary Ellen Root; one grandchild. Funeral: Jan. 28 at Bergthal Mennonite Church, Pawnee Rock, Kan.

Herr.- Elizabeth Hostetler, 99, Goshen, Ind., died Feb. 17. Spouse: Amos Herr (deceased). Parents: Jeptha and Fannie Hostetler (deceased). Survivors: children June Hofstetter, Ed; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 21 at Goshen. Memorial service: Feb. 21 at Orrville, Ohio.

Jantzi.- Louise, 94, New Hamburg, Ont., died Feb. 5. Spouse: David Jantzi (deceased). Parents: Andrew and Lydia Groff (deceased). Survivors: step-daughter Shirley Martin; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 8 at First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont.

Janz.- Philbena Jantz, 95, Inola, Okla., died Dec. 30. Spouse: Simon Peter Janz (deceased). Parents: John and Elizabeth Jantz (deceased). Survivors: children Joseph, Winnona Jantzen,Vera Jackson, Loritha Boone; 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren. Funeral: Jan. 4 at Eden Mennonite Church, Inola.

King.- Naomi Hartzler, 84, West Liberty, Ohio, died Feb. 15 of cancer. Spouse: Floyd King (deceased). Parents: Samuel and Amanda Detwiler Hartzler (deceased). Survivors: children Rosalee Readout, Sharyn Yoder, Ron, Vera Buehler, Sheryl Wyse, Brenda Tennant; 20 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 18 at West Liberty.

Kreider.- Miriam Pauline Mishler, 81, Harlan, Ind., died Feb. 11. Spouse: Ford Kreider (deceased). Parents: Oscar and Emma Miller Mishler (deceased); step-mother Carrie Stahl Mishler (deceased). Survivors: children Philip, Fred, Romona Beyeler; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 14 at North Leo (Ind.) Mennonite Church.

Lepley.- Mabel Knepp, 86, Belleville, Pa., died Feb. 20 of cancer. Spouse: Homer Lepley (deceased). Parents: William and Mary Alice Snook Knepp (deceased). Survivors: children Alice, James, Robert, Lester; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 23 at Reedsville, Pa.

Linsenmeyer.- Henry, 86, Beatrice, Neb., died Feb. 18. Spouse: Alma Wiebe Linsenmeyer (deceased). Parents: Carl and Lydia Linsenmeyer (deceased). Survivors: children Dale, Janice Blosser, Dean, Michael Meagher; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 21 at Beatrice Mennonite Church.

Lohrenz.- Elizabeth Claassen, 86, Newton, Kan., died Feb. 9. Spouse: Cornelius Lohrenz. Parents: Henry and Helene Penner Claassen (deceased). Other survivors: children Ruth, Paul, Thomas; eight grandchildren. Memorial service: Feb. 13 at Bethel College Mennonite Church, North Newton.

Mast.- Amy Joyce Taylor, 72, Honey Brook, Pa., died Feb. 16. Spouse: Melvin Mast (deceased). Parents: Edgar and Verna Taylor (deceased). Survivors: children Harold, Harlan, Herbert, Susan Dick; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 21 at Conestoga Mennonite Church, Morgantown, Pa.

Neel.- Lucille, 86, Chouteau, Okla., died Dec. 10. Survivors: children Gene Kelsey, Larry Neel; six grandchildren. Funeral: Eden Mennonite Church, Inola, Okla.

Noll.- Janet Burkholder, 68, Newmanstown, Pa., died Feb. 8. Spouse: Leon Noll. Parents: Aldus (deceased) and Martha Denlinger Burkholder. Funeral: Feb. 14 at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Schaefferstown, Pa.

Peachey.- Raymond, 90, Belleville, Pa., died Feb. 15. Spouse: Ethel Malinda Zook Peachey (deceased). Parents: Solomon and Katherine Spicher Peachey (deceased). Survivors: children Joyce Yoder, Ronald, Timothy, Darlis Myer, Wilbur, Conrad, Dennis, Kenneth; 25 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 20 at Allensville (Pa.) Mennonite Church.

Reschly.- Ervin, 93, Wayland, Iowa, died Feb. 5. Spouse: Esther Roth Reschly (deceased). Parents: Joseph and Barbara Nebel Reschly (deceased). Survivors: children Mary Cross, David, Lester, Ann Martin, Christian, Mark; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 8 at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, Wayland.

Sauder.- Amos, 87, Ephrata, Pa., died Feb. 15 of cancer. Spouse: Barbara Eshleman Sauder. Parents: Amos and Anna Hoover Sauder (deceased). Other survivors: children Daniel, David, Marian, Marvin, Anna Mary, Evelyn; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 19 at Metzler Mennonite Church, Ephrata.

Snyder.- Wayne, 77, Waterloo, Ont., died Feb. 22. Spouse: Lovina Ziegler Snyder (deceased). Parents: David and Barbara Gingrich Snyder (deceased). Survivors: children Don, Marilyn, Richard, June White; four grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 25 at St. Jacobs (Ont.) Mennonite Church.

Weaver.- Homer, 51, Willow Street, Pa., died Feb. 15. Parents: Paul and Della Kurtz Weaver (deceased). Funeral: Feb. 17 at Conestoga Mennonite Church, Morgantown, Pa.

Wilker.- Jean Headings, 65, Milverton, Ont., died Jan. 25 of cancer. Spouse: Elroy Wilker. Parents: Archie and Mary Headings (deceased). Other survivors: children Karen Good, Neil, Norma, Karla; two grandchildren. Funeral: Jan. 28 at Riverdale Mennonite Church, Millbank, Ont.

Yoder.- Joe, 89, Shipshewana, Ind., died Feb. 10. Spouse: Pearl Bowen Yoder. Parents: Sol and Susie Chupp Yoder (deceased). Other survivors: children Hazel Ann Bontrager, Rosalie Bontrager, Marilynn Hooley, Peggy Gillespi, Nita Gerwels, Joe Jr., John; 32 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Funeral: Feb. 14 at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, Goshen, Ind.

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Base.- William, 91, Pawnee Rock, Kan., died Feb. 26 of cancer. Spouse: Rose Marie Brazda Base (deceased). Parents: John and Kathern Schmidt Base (deceased). Survivors: children Sharon Reile, Patsy Payne; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 28 at Bergthal Mennonite Church, Pawnee Rock.

Cassel.- Douglas, 62, Nappanee, Ind., died Feb. 21 of an aneurysm. Spouse: Glenwyn Cassel. Other survivors: son Scott; two grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 25 at Nappanee.

Chupp.- Ada Yoder, 92, Nappanee, Ind., died Feb. 18. Survivors: children Merl, Caryle, Wayne, Shirley Glenn; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 21 at Nappanee.

Derstine.- John, 60, Norristown, Pa., died Feb. 25. Parents: Norman and Lizzie Derstine. Funeral: Feb. 29 at Franconia (Pa.) Mennonite Church.

Epp.- Abel, 75, McAllen, Texas, died Feb. 24 of a heart attack. Spouse: Dorothy Epp. Parents: Gerhard and Katherine Epp (deceased). Other survivors: children Ramona Stage, Rochelle Bain, Janelle Hamm; six grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 28 at McAllen.

High.- Elvin, 79, Lititz, Pa., died Feb. 12 of cancer. Spouse: Ella High. Other survivors: children Cerwin, Elvin Jr., Velda Rhoads, Doris Stauffer; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 16 at Erb Mennonite Church, Manheim, Pa.

Hostetler.- Anna Pearl Longacre, 73, Souderton, Pa., died Feb. 18 of leiomyosarcoma. Spouse: David Hostetler. Parents: Horace and Anna Longacre (deceased). Other survivors: children Linda Kulp, Keith; two grandchildren; Funeral: Feb. 21 at Blooming Glen (Pa.) Mennonite Church.

Klassen.- Helena Petkau, 92, Steinbach, Man., died Feb. 12. Spouse: Abram Klassen (deceased). Funeral: Feb. 16 at Steinbach Mennonite Church.

Leatherman.- Pearl Alderfer, 91, Souderton, Pa., died Feb. 19. Spouse: Roosevelt Leatherman (deceased). Parents: Horace and Bertha Keller Alderfer (deceased). Survivors: son Alton; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 23 at Souderton Mennonite Homes.

Long.- Laura Smith, Souderton, Pa., died Feb. 20 of Alzheimer's disease. Spouse: Clayton Long (deceased). Parents: Harvey and Annie Smith (deceased). Survivors: children Janice Morris, Jay, Donald; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 26 at Blooming Glen (Pa.) Mennonite Church.

Petersheim.- Raymond, 34, Hutchinson, Kan., died Feb. 27 of cancer. Spouse: Judy Kennell Petersheim. Parents: Chris and Ada Keim Petersheim. Other survivor: son Travis. Funeral: March 1 at Yoder Mennonite Church, Haven, Kan.

Schmidt.- Otto Nick, 67, Buhler, Kan., died Feb. 26. Spouse: Nancy Ratzlaff Schmidt. Parents: Nickolai (deceased) and Susan Unruh Schmidt. Other survivors: children Nickolai, Dobby, Jody Ratzlaff, Shelly Loganbill, Kelly Pankratz; 13 grandchildren. Memorial service: March 1 at Hoffnungsau Mennonite Church, Inman.Kan.

Shelly.- Kathryn, 92, Bristol, Pa., died Feb. 24 of Alzheimer's disease. Parents: Elwood and Katie Rickert Shelly. Survivors: children Andrew, Margaret Weaver. Memorial service: March 5 at Hereford Mennonite Church, Bally, Pa.

Smith.- Peter, 71, Lansdale, Pa., died, Feb. 23. Spouse: June Smith. Other survivors: children Ginger Swintosky, Newton; two grandchildren. Memorial service: March 5 at Grace Mennonite Church, Lansdale.

Wiebe.- Susanna Kroeker, 88, Steinbach, Man., died Feb. 13. Spouse: Isaak Wiebe (deceased). Funeral: Feb. 17 at Steinbach Mennonite Church.

Wilcox.- Clyde, 78, Nottanwa, Mich., died Feb. 23 of emphysema. Spouse: Katherine Stauffer Wilcox (deceased). Parents: Clyde and Viola Carlisle Wilcox (deceased). Survivors: children James, Loretta Stevens Eicher, Judy Doney, Edward; 18 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 27 at Locust Grove Mennonite Church, Burr Oak, Mich.

Wyse.- Ada Freyenberger, 93, Wayland, Iowa, died Feb. 24. Spouse: Ivan Wyse (deceased). Parents: Menno and Mary Oswald Freyenberger (deceased). Survivors: children Miriam Gowey, Verena Jacobs; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 28 at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, Wayland.

Yoder.- Ida, 94, Wadsworth, Ohio, died Feb. 26. Parents: Mahlon and Mary Yoder (deceased). Funeral: March 1 at Summit Mennonite Church, Barberton, Ohio.

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Birkey.- Mary Johns, 86, Goshen, Ind., died March 5 of congestive heart failure. Spouse: Melvin Birkey (deceased). Parents: Ira Samuel and Elizabeth Rickert Johns (deceased). Survivors: children Elizabeth Herring, Jane Otto, John; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral: March 9 at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, Goshen.

Detrick.- Harley Olen, 83, Springs, Pa., died Feb. 8. Spouse: Lucille Maust Detrick. Parents: Dennis and Harriet Beachy Detrick (deceased). Other survivors: children Roger, Kenneth, Barbara Brown, Harriet Berg; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 12 at Springs.

Gregory.- Oma White, 69, Lebanon, Ore., died March 1. Spouse: Paul Gregory. Parents: Charles and Elizabeth Garner White (deceased). Other survivors: children Karen, John, Michael, Clyde, Rodney; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral: March 6 at Lebanon Mennonite Church.

Lehman.- Ernest, 79, Goshen, Ind., died March 3 of a heart attack. Spouse: Mary Shank Lehman. Parents: Arthur and Nora Weaver Lehman (deceased). Other survivors: children Miriam, Suzan Hutchinson. Memorial service: March 6 at Waterford Mennonite Church, Goshen.

Malin.- George Jr., 79, Pocomoke, Md., died Feb. 21, of renal failure. Spouse: Anna Hostetler Malin. Parents: George and Grace Malin (deceased). Other survivors: children Cathy Kurtz, George III, Joseph; foster daughter Joey Sterling; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorial service: Feb. 24 at Holly Grove Mennonite Church, Westover, Md.

Nelson.- Perry, 93, Shipshewana, Ind., died March 4. Spouse: Lucy Mishler Nelson (deceased). Parents: Joseph and Elizabeth Eash Nelson (deceased). Survivors: children Faye Oesch, John, Samuel; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Funeral: March 8 at Shore Mennonite Church, Shipshewana.

Rohrer.- Paul, 42, Lancaster, Pa., died March 1 of a heart attack. Spouse: Patti Whitcomb Rohrer. Parents: Kendig and Kathryn Rohrer. Other survivors: children Adam, Renee, Stephanie. Funeral: March 5 at East Petersburg (Pa.) Mennonite Church.

Short.- Pluma Yoder, 93, Archbold, Ohio, died March 1. Spouse: Sylvan Short (deceased). Parents: Solomon and Mary Neuhauser Yoder (deceased). Survivors: children Donald, Merle, Carol King; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral: March 3 at Lockport Mennonite Church, Stryker, Ohio.

Zimmerman.- Kenneth, 66, Beatrice, Neb., died Feb. 27. Spouse: Dorothy Peters Zimmerman. Parents: John and Magdalene Reimer Zimmerman (deceased). Other survivor: daughter Mary. Funeral: March 2 at First Mennonite Church, Beatrice.

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