The Mennonite - September, 2002

"for the record" - Deaths:


The Mennonite, September 3, 2002, pages 26-27, Vol. 5, No. 17.

Bixler.- Wilma Shaum, 84, Goshen, Ind., died Aug. 9. Spouse: Glen Bixler. Parents: Harvey and Matilda Weise Shaum (both deceased). Other survivors: children Glen, Mary Jane Roth; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Funeral: Aug. 12 at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen.

Bucher.- Martin H., 87, Lititz, Pa, died Aug. 5. Spouse: Ursula Houck Bucher (deceased). Parents: Levi and Ella Hostetter Bucher (both deceased). Survivors: children Helen Heurich, Elsie Leininger, Mary Strohm, Susan Brechbill, Ethel Caldwell, Joanne Shenk, Paul; 23 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren. Funeral: Aug. 9 at Landis Homes, Lititz.

Engel.- Wallace C, 85, Princeton, Ill.,died Aug. 13. Spouse: Eleanor Burkey Engel. Parents: Phillip and Sara Radeau Engel (both deceased). Other survivors: children Sharon Royer, Jason; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral: Aug. 17 at Willow Springs Mennonite Church, Tiskilwa, Ill.

Erck.- Harold Walter, 93, Downers Grove, Ill., died June 28. Spouse: Doris Erck. Parents: Fred and Caroline Erck (both deceased). Other survivors: children Robert, June Wetzel; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorial service: July 27 at Lombard (Ill.) Mennonite Church.

Friesen.- Jacob E., 76, Henderson, Neb., died Aug. 6. Spouse: Elsie Regier Friesen. Parents: Bernhard and Margaretha Epp Friesen (both deceased). Other survivors: children Donovan, Diane Harrison; four grandchildren. Funeral: Aug. 9 at Bethesda Mennonite Church, Henderson.

Geiser.- Agnes Amstutz, 78, Dalton, Ohio, died July 22. Spouse: Elmer Geiser. Parents: Albert and Della Gerber Amstutz (both deceased). Other survivors: children Karen Mishler, Arlene Frazier, Marceil, Olin; three grandchildren. Funeral: July 25 at Sonnenberg Mennonite Church, Kidron, Ohio.

Graber.- Alta Kauffman, 87, Hesston, Kan., died Aug. 15. Spouse: Milton Graber. Parents: Harry and Annie Boeckner Kauffman (both deceased). Other survivors: children Betty Hartzler, Jerry Graber, Jim Graber; seven grandchildren. Funeral: Aug. 17 at First Mennonite Church of Christian, Moundridge, Kan.

Hamman.- Robert C., 78, Harrod, Ohio, died July 26. Spouse: Doris Garmatter Hamman. Parents: Raymond and Ruth Ritter Hamman (both deceased). Other survivors: children Emilie Ruth, Bobbie Jean, Doris Schumacher, Martha Eisele; six grandchildren. Funeral: Aug. 2 at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, Ohio.

Harnish.- Roy W., 81, Hagerstown, Md., died June 30. Spouse: Dora Engle Harnish. Parents: Jacob T. and Ella Weaver Harnish (both deceased). Other survivors: children Melvin, Joseph, Merle; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Memorial service: July 3 at Hagerstown Church of the Brethren.

Hartman.- Alice Ruth Hartzler, 96, Traverse City, Mich, died Aug. 2. Spouse: Elmer Hartman (deceased). Parents: Simon and Magdalene Butler Hartzler (both deceased). Survivors: children Eunice Byler, Miriam, John, Peter, Dennis, Ralph, Leonard; 33 grandchildren; 71 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral: Aug. 4 at Traverse City, and Aug. 6 at Christian Fellowship Church, East Rochester, Ohio.

Hostetler.- Jonathan J. "J.J.," 97, Goshen, Ind., died Aug. 7. Spouse: Gladys Bontrager Hostetler. Parents: Noah J. and Lizzie Eash Hostetler (both deceased). Other survivors: children Richard, Coral, Herbert, Samuel; nine grandchildren; eight-great-grandchildren. Funeral: Aug. 11 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen.

Kauffman.- Ella Irene Yoder, 98, Goshen, Ind, died July 27. Spouse: Elmer N. Kauffman (deceased). Parents: Joseph and Lydia Rufenacht Yoder (both deceased). Survivors: children Elmer, Kenneth, Dean; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Funeral: July 31 at Greencroft Meetinghouse, Goshen.

King.- Allen E., 84, South Hutchinson, Kan, died Aug. 11. Spouse: Fannie Yutzy King (deceased). Parents: Levi Oliver and Anna Erb King (both deceased). Survivors: children Vernon, Nicholas, Kenneth; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral: Aug.14 at South Hutchinson Mennonite Church.

Landes.- Ernest C., 87, Souderton, Pa., died July 26 of a stroke. Spouse: Alma Frederick Landes. Parents: William S.and Bertha Cramer Landes (both deceased). Other survivors: children Arlene Miller, Marvin; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral: July 31 at Towamencin Mennonite Church, Kulpsville, Pa.

Miller.- Agnes Hahn, 90, New Paris, Ind., died Aug. 2. Spouse: Floyd Miller (deceased). Parents: Charles and Emma Lechlitner Hahn (both deceased). Survivors: children Doris Ebersole, LaVerne, Keith, Kenneth; 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren. Funeral: Aug. 7 at Waterford Mennonite Church, Goshen, Ind.

Miller.- Paul Joseph, 82, Hesston, Kan., died July 31. Spouse: LaVern Swavey Miller. Parents: Ira and Matilda Miller (both deceased). Other survivors: children Mary Bellmore, Bob, Bill, Jon; nine grandchildren. Funeral: Aug. 3 at Hesston Mennonite Church.

Nighswander.- Elva Laura Martin, 76, Ajax, Ont., died May 9 of cancer. Spouse: Harvey Nighswander. Parents: Abram and Mary Riehl Martin. Other survivors: Rosalie Stephenson, Dan, Cynthia, Mary Fountain, John, Ruth Phillips, James, Kathy, Amy Frendo-Cumbo; 18 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral: May 13 at Rouge Valley Mennonite Church, Markham, Ont.

Pankratz.- Agnes Dick, 102, Henderson, Neb., died Aug. 2. Spouse: John D. Pankratz (deceased). Parents: Anna Brandt and Gerhard Dick (both deceased). Survivors: children Lucille Friesen, Lu Bergen; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral: Aug. 5 at Bethesda Mennonite Church, Henderson.

Peterson.- Ina Mae Boshart, 92, Wayland, Iowa, died July 16 of Parkinson's disease. Spouse: Kenneth Peterson (deceased). Parents: William and Ina Eicher Boshart (both deceased). Survivors: children Anna Marie, Carroll; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral: July 19 at Wayland Mennonite Church.

Rivera.- Lenin, 77, West Unity, Ohio, died May 7. Spouse: Joanne Keller Rivera. Parents: Blas and Paula Rivera (both deceased). Other survivors: children William Todd, Brenda Beck, Alan Len, Michael; six grandchildren. Funeral: May 10 at Solid Rock Community Church, West Unity.

Rosfeld.- Helen Goertz, 91, Newton, Kan., died July 25. Spouse: Louis Rosfeld (deceased). Funeral: July 26 at Peterson Funeral Home, Newton.

Short.- Lueen Fetterman, 74, Archbold, Ohio, died Aug. 11. Spouse: Allen Fetterman (deceased). Parents: Jacob and Edna Wyse Crossgrove (both deceased). Survivors: children Rick, Joan Grieser, Jane; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral: Aug. 14 at Central Mennonite Church, Archbold.

Smucker.- Ella Saner, 95, Walnut Hill, Fla., died Aug. 2. Spouse: Cletus Smucker (deceased). Parents: John and Leana Saner (both deceased). Survivors: daughter Connie Diller; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral: Aug. 7 at Willow Springs Mennonite Church, Tiskilwa, Ill.

Troyer.- Otis E., 86, Massillon, Ohio, died Aug. 2. Spouse: Esther Miller Troyer (deceased). Parents: Eli and Fannie Boley Troyer (both deceased). Survivors: children Merlyn, Richard, Brian, Carol Hahn, Jeanette McNott; five grandchildren. Funeral: Aug. 5 at Pleasant View Mennonite Church, North Lawrence, Ohio.

Yoder.- Ivan D. "Pete", 66, Orrville, Ohio, died Aug. 3. Spouse: Morrene Musser Yoder. Parents: Alpheus and Elnora Horst Yoder. Other survivors: children Joe, Jeff; six grandchildren. Burial: Aug. 6 at Smithville, Ohio.

Yoder.- Lester D., 86,Wellman, Iowa, died July 30. Spouse: (1st) Carrie Slaubaugh Yoder (deceased); (2nd) Carolyn Slaubaugh Yoder (deceased). Parents: Harvey and Barbara Miller Yoder (both deceased). Survivors: children Carroll, Marcus, Wilbur, Milford, Galen; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral: Aug. 3 at West Union Mennonite Church, Parnell, Iowa.

Zuercher.- Glada Grieser, 92, Archbold, Ohio, died Aug. 12. Spouse: Albert Zuercher (deceased). Parents: Albert and Priscilla Vonier Grieser (both deceased). Survivors: children David, Robert, Annabelle Kratz, Sharon Bart; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral: Aug. 16 at Central Mennonite Church, Archbold.

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The Mennonite, September 17, 2002, page 27, Vol. 5, No. 18.

Allebach.- Stanton M., 83, Souderton, Pa., died July 20. Spouse: Clara Allebach (deceased). Parents: Paul and Mamie Moyer Allebach (both deceased). Survivors: children Linda Mitman, Betty Shoemaker. Funeral: July 24 at Grace Mennonite Church, Lansdale, Pa.

Anders.- Mary Nyce, 88, Souderton, Pa., died Aug. 15. Spouse: Earl M. Anders. Parents: Wilmer and Mary Bergey Nyce (both deceased). Other survivors: children Betty Kratz, Deanie Frankenfield, Becky Derstine, Donald, Earl; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral: Aug. 18 at Franconia (Pa.) Mennonite Church.

Becker.- Marie Eck, 81, Moundridge, Kan., died Aug. 17. Spouse: Roscoe Becker (deceased). Parents: Peter and Eva Thomas Eck (both deceased). Survivors: children Ross, Renae Floyd; one grandchild. Funeral: Aug. 21 at Bethel College Mennonite Church, North Newton, Kan.

Britsch.- Bertha Wyse, 105, Archbold, Ohio, died Aug. 20. Spouse: Lewis S. Britsch (deceased). Parents: Christian and Magdalena Stutzman Wyse (both deceased). Survivors: daughter Meredith Beck; eight grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 42 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral: Aug. 24 at Central Mennonite Church, Archbold.

Buchwalter.- Jay, 85, Dalton, Ohio, died Aug. 19 of a stroke. Spouse: Agnes Lehman Buchwalter (deceased). Parents: Harry and Charlotte Forrer Buchwalter (both deceased). Survivors: children Larry, Carol Dalton; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral: Aug. 22 at Pleasant View Mennonite Church, North Lawrence, Ohio.

Carr.- Maida P., 98, Gulfport, Miss., died July 27. Spouse: Earl Carr (deceased). Survivors: children Earlene Rhodes, Ruth Irby, Clara Anne Weaver, Virginia Richard, Phyllis Cooley, Carol Fortner; 26 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral: July 31 at Gulfhaven Mennonite Church, Gulfport.

Herschberger.- Simon "Si," 77, Middlebury, Ind., died Aug. 8. Spouse: Edith Troyer Herschberger. Parents: Joe and Lovina Gingerich Herschberger (both deceased). Other survivors: children Terry, Tami Gangwer, Kathy Miller, Kirby; nine grandchildren. Funeral: Aug. 11 at First Mennonite Church, Middlebury.

Johnston.- Florence "Flossie" Moyer, 76, Leonard, Mo., died June 22 of complications from a stroke. Spouse: Orvis Johnston. Parents: Irvin and Susan Kriebel Moyer (both deceased). Other survivors: children David, Carol Swaine, Dan, John, Mary Hartzler, Jim, Ed, Jane Maggard; 27 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral: June 25 at Mount Pisgah Mennonite Church, Leonard.

Martin.- Chester G., 72, Terre Hill, Pa., died Aug. 21. Spouse: Arlene Martin Martin. Parents: Noah and Tillie Gehman Martin (both deceased). Other survivors: children Carolyn Sensenig, Charlotte Harsh, Fred; four grandchildren; one step-grandson; two great-grandchildren. Burial: Aug. 26 at Ephrata, Pa.

Roth.- Esther Hershberger, 93, Corry, Pa., died Aug. 21. Spouse: Irvin Roth (deceased). Parents: Ammon and Lydia Gascho Hershberger (both deceased). Survivors: children Marlene Sorenson, Dennis, Lonnie, David, Norman; 13 grandchildrern; 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral: Aug. 31 at Beaverdam Mennonite Church, Corry.

Seiler.- Delilah Liechty, 87, Auburn, Ind., died Aug. 23 of a brain tumor. Spouse: Ralph Seiler (deceased). Parents: Silas and Sarah Frey Liechty (both deceased). Survivors: children Ed, Ron, Larry, Roland, Ralph; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral: Aug. 27 at North Leo Mennonite Church, Leo, Ind.

Stover.- Haidie, 84, Souderton, Pa., died July 30. Spouse: Earl Stover. Other survivors: children Ruth, E. Fred, Gerald; one grandchild. Funeral: Aug. 3 at Grace Mennonite Church, Lansdale, Pa.

Widrick.- Elton I., 61, Croghan, N.Y., died Aug. 18 of a heart attack. Parents: Esther (deceased) and Nelson Widrick. Funeral: Aug. 22 at Croghan Mennonite Church.

Zuercher.- Glada Grieser, 92, Archbold, Ohio, died Aug. 12. Spouse: Albert Zuercher (deceased). Parents: Albert and Priscilla Vonier Grieser (both deceased). Survivors: children David, Robert, Annabelle Kratz, Sharon Bart; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral: Aug. 16 at Central Mennonite Church, Archbold.

Transcribed by: John Ingold


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