Eby.-Lydia, daughter of John H. and Barbara (Brenneman) Bender, was born in East Zorra, Ont., Sept. 18, 1878; passed away on Jan. 1, 1947; aged 68 y. 3 m. 13 d. At the age of fourteen she accepted Christ as her Saviour and was received into the East Zorra A.M. congregation. In 1937 she was united in marriage to Aaron Eby, who survives. Also surviving are one brother (Jacob B., Tavistock, Ont.), one sister (Magdalena-Mrs. Chris Iutzi, of Tavistock), and a large number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted by the home ministers on Jan. 4. Interment was made in the East Zorra Cemetery.

Eby.-Sem, son of the late John and Lizzie (Mellinger) Eby, was born neat Leaman Place, Pa., Aug. 16, 1877; passed away at his home, Intercourse, Pa., after one week's illness, March 18, 1947; aged 69 y. 7 m. 2 d. On Oct. 20, 1899 he was received as a member of the Paradise, Pa., Mennonite Church; on Feb. 12, 1931 he was ordained deacon of the Paradise district; he was a charter member of the Eastern Board of Missions and Charities and served as treasurer for fourteen years; he was also a trustee of the Lancaster Conference schools. On Nov. 15, 1900 he was united in marriage to Minnie Leaman, who preceded him in death on March 23, 1919. To this union were born four children, Edna-Mrs. Israel D. Rohrer, and Verna-Mrs. Elmer R. Kreider, both of Lancaster, Pa.; Warren L., and John W., both of Gordonville, Pa., all of whom survive. He was later married to Naomi (Kreider) Buckwalter, who also survives him, along with 2 stepchildren (Ira I. Buckwalter, of Intercourse; and Mae-Mrs. Lester Hoover, Parkesburg, Pa), 19 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Aaron Metzler, of Paradise; Mrs. Mary Kreider, of Gordonville; and Mrs. Martin Hershey, of Intercourse), and 2 brothers (Ira M. and Jason M., both of Gordonville). Funeral services were held at the late home, March 21, in charge of George Graham, and at the Paradise Mennonite Church, in charge of Henry Garber and G. Parke Book. Texts: Matt. 25:21; II Tim. 4:7, 8. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Erb.-Barbara, daughter of Samuel M. and Catherine (Roth) Iutzi, was born in East Zorra, Ont., Oct. 3, 1880; passed away on March 30, 1947; aged 66 y. 5 m. 27 d. In early youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and was received as a member of the East Zorra A.M. congregation. In 1904 she was united in married to Daniel Bender, who preceded her in death in 1923. This union was blessed with ten children, two of whom predeceased her. In 1942 she was united in marriage to Christ L. Erb, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Norman, Tavistock, Ont.; Elmer, Saskatoon, Sask.; Elroy, of Tavistock; and Clayton, Kitchener, Ont.), 4 daughters (Mrs. Isaac Zehr, of Tavistock; Clara-Mrs. Harold Stahl, and Lauretta, both of Kitchener; Katie-Mrs. Edmund Schwartzentruber, Blake, Ont.), 19 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Chris and Simon, of East Zorra), 3 sisters (Katie-Mrs. Joe Roth, Lizzie-Mrs. Chris Zehr, Mary-Mrs. Dan Bast, all of Tavistock), 7 stepchildren, (Clarence, Curtis, Elton, Lloyd, and Lovina-Mrs. Peter Bender, all of Tavistock; Sarah Ann-Mrs. Norman Baechler, Stratford, Ont.; and Violet-Mrs. Elgin Roth, Topping, Ont.), and 20 stepgrandchildren. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra A.M. Church, in charge of D. S. Iutzi and Jacob R. Bender. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Golden.-Sarah Alice, daughter of Archibald and Lizzie Loftus, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., Feb. 7, 1866; died near Elida, Ohio, April 5, 1947; aged 81 y. 1 m. 28 d. Surviving are one son, 6 stepsons, one stepdaughter, and a number of grandchildren. One daughter (Minnie) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Mennonite Church for many years. Funeral services were conducted at the Salem Church, near Elida, by Andrew Brenneman, assisted by M. L. Troyer. Text: Prov. 16:31. Burial was made in the Salem Cemetery.

Hoover.-Lavina Shuh was born near Listowal, Ont., Jan. 26, 1879; passed away on April 19, 1947; aged 68 y. 2 m. 23 d. On May 3, 1928 she was united in marriage to Osborn Hoover. She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted by A. L. Fretz and S. F. Coffman, at the Rainham Mennonite Church, Selkirk, Ont. Text: James 4:14. Interment was made in the South Cayuga Cemetery.

Massey.-Georgia Louise Edwards was born at Little Rock, Ark., Nov. 27, 1887; died at the Mennonite Hospital, La Junta, Colo., April 20, 1947; aged 59 y. 5 m. 24 d. On Jan. 2, 1905 she was married to E. P. Massey. They first made their home at Throckmorton, Tex., and in 1918 moved to La Junta. Surviving are her widowed husband, 6 daughters (Mrs. Beatrice Ice, Holly, Colo.; Mrs. Eula Speice, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Exie Serviss, Pueblo, Colo.; Mrs. Fanny Beard, Las Animas, Colo.; Mrs. Juanita Davis, Alba, Mich.; and Avonell Ringstorff, Eagle Grove, Iowa.), 5 sons (Richard, Eckert, Colo.; James, Plymouth, Mich.; Frank, of La Junta; Horace, Ridgway, Colo.; and Arthur, at home), 31 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Burt, of La Junta, and Robert, Gladewater, Tex.), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Claudia Jones, Goree, Tex.; Mrs. Newell Hibbton, Talihina, Okla.; and Mrs. Rose Melver, Morris, Okla.). Two sons preceded her in death. In 1905 she was received into the fellowship of the Christian Church, and in 1932 transferred her membership to the La Junta Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted by Allen H. Erb. Interment was made in the Fairview Cemetery.

Metzler.-Ada H., daughter of Jacob O. and Kate (Horst) Risser, was born near Elizabethtown, Pa., April 28, 1887; died at the Oreville Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Mar. 27, 1947; aged 58 y. 11 m. 4 d. Her death resulted from complications following a stroke. On Oct. 17, 1907 she was united in marriage to John E. Metzler, who preceded her in death on June 20, 1939. One son (Earl R.) also preceded her in death. Surviving are one son (Paul R., Manheim, Pa.), 2 daughters (Ethel R.-Mrs. Daniel Leaman, Leacock, Pa.; and Helen R.-Mrs. Lester Weaver, Columbia, Pa.), 14 grandchildren, and one brother (Amos H., of Elizabethtown). At the age of twenty-one she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Erisman Mennonite Church, near Manheim. Funeral services were conducted March 30 at the Oreville Home, in charge of Martin Metzler, and at the Erisman Church, in charge of Henry Lutz. Text: Ps. 55:6. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Miller.-Niva Mae, daughter of William J. and Mary (Hershberger) Christner, was born at Baltic, Ohio, Dec. 20, 1896; passed away at her late home, near Streetsboro, Ohio, April 14, 1947; aged 50 y. 3 m. 24 d. Her death was caused by a stroke. On Jan. 11, 1916 she was united in marriage to John G. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are her parents, 8 children (George-Boyertown, Pa.; Arland, Hannibal, Mo.; John, Jr., and Grace-Mrs. John E. Nussbaum, of Streetsboro; Hazel, Mary Louise, Paul, and David, at home), 5 sisters (Mrs. Dan Stuckey and Mrs. Lloyd Grieser, Stryker, Ohio; Mrs. Ernest Bontrager and Mrs. Noah Schrock, of Streetsboro; and Mrs. Frank Johnson, Middletown, Ohio), 3 brothers (Wade Christner, Youngstown, Ohio; and Floyd and Rollie, Kent, Ohio), and one grandchild. One infant son (James) and one infant brother predeceased her. In her youth she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Plain View Mennonite Church, Aurora, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted April 17 by Venus Hershberger, at the home; by Elmer Stoltzfus and Eugene Yoder, at the church; and by Jacob Weirich, at the adjoining cemetery, where interment was made.

Mohler.-Sarah Elizabeth (Sallie), daughter of Lewis H. and Mary (Wenger) Shank, was born at Versailles, Mo., Oct. 15, 1873; passed away at the home of her daughter (Mrs. Leo Warner), in Holcomb, Kans., April 16, 1947; aged 73 y. 6 m. 1 d. On Dec. 28, 1892 she was married to Daniel L. Mohler. Surviving are 6 children (John, Mary, Florence, Rose, Joe, and Lois), 17 grandchildren, 3 brothers and 3 sisters (John R.; Mollie Kauffman; J. W.; Emma Fenton; Charles; and Rose Buckwalter). Following the death of her husband, on Dec. 11, 1927, she spent ten years caring for the household of her brother (Charles), whose wife was deceased, and served as mother to his seven children. At the age of seventeen she was received into the Mennonite Church; after her marriage she transferred her membership to the Church of the Brethren. Funeral services were held at the Leeton, Mo., Brethren Church. Text: Rev. 4:1c. Burial was made in the Mineral Creek Cemetery.

Ranck.-Mildred, daughter of Edgar and Esther (Kreider) Denlinger, was born near Paradise, Pa., April 7, 1921; passed away on Feb. 19, 1947; aged 25 y. 10 m. 12 d. Her death was caused by a rare blood disease. At the age of ten she confessed Christ as her Saviour and was received as a member of the Mennonite Church. On July 5, 1941 she was united in marriage to Robert H. Ranck, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (John Robert, James Richard, and Janet Esther), 2 brothers (Warren E. and John K.), one sister (Margaret E.), and a large number of friends. Funeral services were conducted at the Paradise, Pa., Mennonite Church, Feb. 22, in charge of Parke Book. Text: Ps. 39:4. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Snyder.-Donald Bruce, son of Delton and Beatrice (Miller) Snyder, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., June 17, 1944; died at his home, near Baden, Ont., April 19, 1947; aged 2 y. 10 m. 2 d. His death was caused by accidental drowning. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters (Betty and Myrtle), and 3 grandparents (Ervin and Nancy Snyder and Mrs. Lydia Miller, all of Baden. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Shantz Mennonite Church, Baden, April 22, in charge of L. H. Witmer and M. H. Roth. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Wyse.-Christian Robert, son of Christian and Fannie (Roth) Wyse, was born near Wayland, Iowa, Feb. 28, 1874; passed away at his home, Jan. 8, 1947; aged 72 y. 10 m. 11 d. In his youth he united with the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, of Wayland. On Sept. 25, 1900 he was united in marriage to Mary Miller. Surviving are 4 children (Ray, of Wayland; Effie-Mrs. Paul A. Wittrig, Imlay City, Mich.; Mabel-Mrs. Vernon Gerig and Clarence C., of Wayland), 14 grandchildren, one brother (Simon, of Wayland), and 2 half sisters (Mary Wyse and Leah-Mrs. C. J. Freyenberger, both of Wayland). One son (Paul), 2 sisters (Katie-Mrs. Michael Krabill and Fannie-Mrs. John Augsburger), one brother (Peter), 2 half brothers (Joseph and Jacob Mast), one half sister (Caroline Mast), and 2 granddaughters preceded him in death. He lived near Wayland all his life except for about four years when he and his family lived on a farm near Stephen, Minn. Funeral services were held at the Sugar Creek Church, in charge of Simon Gingerich, assisted by E. S. Mullett. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

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Bemesderfer.-Phares S., son of the late George M. and Mary Bemesderfer, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Dec. 16, 1869; passed away at his home, near East Petersburg, Pa., Jan. 20, 1947; aged 77 y. 1 m. 4 d. On Jan. 20, 1897 he was united in marriage to Annie N. Mertzler, who preceded him in death. For many years he was a member of the Mennonite Church. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Elsie Hess, at home), one son (Norman M., Lancaster, Pa.) 6 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, one brother (Harry S.), and one sister (Mrs. Emma Gamber, of Lancaster). Funeral services were held at the East Petersburg Mennonite Church, in charge of James Siegrist, Frank Kreider, and John Gochnauer. Text: John 14:2. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Bender.-Jacob R., son of Jacob M. and Maria (Ruby) Bender, was born in Oxford Co., Ont., Aug. 8, 1875; passed away at his home, April 23, 1947; aged 71 y. 8 m. 15 d. In 1892 he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and was baptized. On Sept. 29, 1910 he was united in marriage to Veronica Swartzentruber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Wilfrid J., Tavistock, Ont.; Cleason, Beamsville, Ont.; and Wallace, at home), 2 daughters Annie-Mrs. Millis Leiss, of Tavistock, and Violet-Mrs. Elmer P. Zehr, West Liberty, Ohio), 6 grandchildren, 3 brothers (John R. and Joseph R., of Tavistock; and David R., New Hamburg, Ont.), 2 sisters (Catharine-widow of the late Peter S. Zehr, and Sarah-Mrs. Joel Swartzentruber, both of Tavistock). One child predeceased him. On Oct. 21, 1914 he was ordained to the ministry. In 1932 he was instrumental in starting the first winter Bible school in the Ontario A.M. conference; he served as a teacher at every term, and was president of the Bible school board at the time of his death. During World War I he served on the Nonresistant Relief Organization, and during World War II on the Military Problems Committee. He was untiring in his efforts for the welfare of our nonresistant faith, a staunch supporter of prayer meetings, a true friend of the young people, and a faithful minister of the Gospel. Funeral services were held April 26 at the home and at the East Zorra Church, with Peter Nafziger, M. O. Yantzi, Moses Roth, D. S. Iutzi, Menno Kipfer, and Dan Wagler participating. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery. Text: Num. 23:10.

Cressman.-Levi, son of the late Cyrus and Mary (Horst) Cressman, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., June 15, 1874; died at the Braeside Home, Preston, Ont., April 26, 1947; aged 72 y. 10 m. 11 d. On Jan. 12, 1910 he was united in marriage to Elima Woolner, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Earl, Champion, Alta.), 5 daughters (Luanna-Mrs. Henry Wismer, Galt, Ont.; Naomi, Waterloo, Ont.; Erma, Kitchener, Ont.; Aleda-Mrs. Kenneth Cassel, of Preston; Ruth-Mrs. David Currie, of Galt), 9 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Noah, Breslau, Ont.; Allen, Guernsey, Sask.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Enoch Bowman, of Waterloo; and Mrs. Lloyd Shantz, Didsbury, Alta.). Two brothers and two sisters predeceased him. He was a member of the Cressman Mennonite Church, Breslau. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, April 29, in charge of C. F. Derstine and Oscar Burkholder.

Harman.-Lydia S., daughter of the late David and Elizabeth (Hartman) Brunk, was born near Harrisonburg, Va., March 3, 1881; passed away April 1, 1947; aged 66 y. 28 d. Death was caused by Bright's disease. On Jan. 20, 1904 she was united in marriage to Ernest S. Harman, who preceded her in death sixteen years ago. For a number of years they lived at South Boston, Va. Surviving are 3 sons (Howard D., Johnie W., and Frank T., all of Harrisonburg), one daughter (Sebe-Mrs. M. S. Brunk), 17 grandchildren, one brother (Timothy) and 2 sisters (Mrs. Bettie Keener and Mrs. Rosa Weber). One brother (Emanuel) predeceased her. As a girl she united with the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the home and a Weaver's Church, Dale Enterprise, Va., April 3, in charge of Timothy Showalter, C. K. Lehman, S. H. Rhodes, and Otis Snead.

Hostetler.-Roxanne Ruth, daughter of Harley and Ruth (Berkey) Hostetler, was born at Woodburn, Oreg., April 6, 1945; passed away at a hospital in Portland, Oreg., Apri114, 1947; aged 2 y. 8 d. Surviving are her parents, one sister (Judith), 4 grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Hostetler, Aurora, Oreg.; and Mr. and Mrs. John Berkey, Hubbard, Oreg.), and many other relatives.

Litwiller.-Jacob, son of the late Peter and Anna (Ehresman) Litwiller, was born near Delavan, Ill., July 30, 1873; passed away at his home, near Hopedale, Ill, April 11, 1947; aged 73 y. 8 m. 12 d. His death resulted from a stroke. On Dec. 6, 1897 he was united in marriage to Mary Wittrig, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (William and Arthur, Milledgeville, Ill.; Otto, Peoria, Ill.; Roy E., Greenview, Ill.; Mrs. Emma Menner, Ann Arbor, Mich.; Mrs. Nettie Graham, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Anna L. Nafziger, and Lester J., both of Hopedale), 16 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. One son (Howard) and 2 sisters predeceased him. He was a member of the Boynton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Hopedale Mennonite Church, April 13, in charge of Maynard Shelly and Ernest Hostetler. Interment was made in the Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery.

Miller.-Lizzie Ann, daughter of Daniel Y. and Susanna (Ream) Yoder, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., April 25, 1858; died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Amos O. Hostetler, Topeka, Ind., March 6, 1947; aged 88 y. 10 m. 9 d. On Sept. 24, 1892 she was united in marriage to Jacob J. Blough, who preceded her in death on May 1, 1907. To this union were born 3 daughters (Clara-Mrs. Milo Hooley; Sovilla-Mrs. Noah Hooley; and Lydia Ann), all of who predeceased her. On Jan. 19, 1915 she was married to John J. Miller, who preceded her in death fourteen years ago. Surviving are one brother (Marcellus, Sturgis, Mich.), 10 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and a number of other relatives. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and was a member of the Shore Mennonite Church, Shipshewana, Ind.

Schneider.-Mary, daughter of Frederick and Barbara Schneider, was born in Switzerland, April 27, 1866, died at the home of her sister, in Beemer, Nebr., April 27, 1947; aged 81 y. In 1874 she came to America with her parents. In 1889 they moved from Woodford Co., Ill., to Oberlin, Kans., where she lived until 1911, after which she made her home with her sister. In youth she was baptized upon confession of faith and was received into the Mennonite Church. Her parents, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 brothers and one sister (Fred, of Beemer; Ernest, Shickley, Nebr.; Emma-Mrs. Levi Lantz, of Beemer; and Lewis, Omaha, Nebr.), and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the home, April 29, in charge of Sam Oswald and Daniel Birky. Interment was made in the Beemer Cemetery.

Schrock.-Sarah, daughter of Jacob and Catherine (Musser) Curie, was born near Orrville, Ohio, March 18, 1877; died at the Community Hospital, Wooster, Ohio, April 27, 1947; aged 70 y. 1 m. 9 d. On Jan. 31, 1897 she was united in marriage to Levi Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Truman, John and Raymond, all of Orrville), 5 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Fanny Yeakley, Patterson, Calif.; Mrs. Thomas Miller, Orlando, Fla.; and Mrs. J. A. Miller, Orrville), 5 brothers Jacob, John, Peter, and Fred, of Orrville; and Joseph, Youngstown, Ohio), and many other relatives and friends. One son (Eldon) preceded her in death. Early in life she confessed faith in Jesus Christ and was received into the Oak Grove Mennonite Church, Smithville, Ohio. Funeral services were held at the home, in Orrville, and at the Oak Grove Church, in charge of J. S. Gerig and J. W. Royer. Text: Mark 14:8.

Schweitzer.-Ronald Lee, son of Harold and Florence (Stutzman) Schweitzer, was born in Hal Co., Nebr., Feb. 17, 1947; died at the St .Francis Hospital, Grand Island, Nebr., March 15, 1947; aged 27 d. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Ruth), 2 brothers (Jerry and Donald Dee), and a number of other relatives. One sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted March 16 at the Wood River, Nebr., Mennonite Church, in charge of Alvin Gascho. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Snyder.-Clifford Anson, son of Menno and Ida (Groh) Snyder, Kitchener, Ont., was born Oct. 24, 1914; passed away April 10, 1947; aged 32 y. 4 m. 17 d. His death, caused by a cerebral hemorrhage, occurred aboard ship en route to Argentine, where he and his family were going to serve on the mission field. Early in life he became a Christian, was baptized on Dec. 20, 1925, and soon prepared for Christian work. He served as a Sunday-school teacher and later as superintendent of the intermediate department, and was active in young people's activities. After his regular school course he graduated from the Ontario Mennonite Bible School; took post-graduate work; graduated from Toronto Bible College; took two years' work at Goshen College, and graduated from there in 1946. On June 26, 1943 he was married to Doris Swartzentruber, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Margaret Anne and Arnold), his parents, 4 sisters, and 2 brothers. On Aug. 20, 1944 he was ordained to the ministry, and from February to October, 1946 he served at the Mexican Mission in Chicago. While waiting to sail, he assisted at the First Mennonite Church in Kitchener. He was a consistent Christian, thoughtful, and deeply spiritual with a fine co-operative spirit. He worked well with both old and young. His early passing does not stop the onward march of his works, for "their works shall follow them." The example and witness that he gave remain; his enthusiasm still kindles other fires. Memorial services were held at the Kitchener Church, April 27, with Roy Koch, J. B. Martin, J. D. Graber, John Kehl, Merle Shantz, and C. F. Derstine taking part. The sermon, "Divinely Directed Life Is Not Abbreviated!" was based on John 11: 8-11. His body was buried at sea, near the equator.

Swartzendruber.-Katie A. Yoder was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Dec. 10, 1871; passed away at the University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, April 25, 1947; aged 75 y. 4 m. 15 d. Her death was caused by a stroke. On Nov. 24, 1892 she was united in marriage to John A. Swartzendruber. Surviving are 7 children (Melvin, Shannon, Ill.; William, Davenport, Iowa; George, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; John and Henry, of Iowa City; Ursula, Goshen, Ind.; and Mary Lois, at home), 8 grandchildren, 4 brothers and 2 sisters (John and Henry, Parnell, Iowa; Melvin, and Mary Fisher, Wellman, Iowa; Eliza Martin, and Art, of Iowa City). Two sons preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Lower Deer Creek Church, Kalona, Iowa, April 28, in charge of George S. Miller, John Y. Swartzendruber, and Joe Hershberger.

Weaver.-John B., son of the late David and Elizabeth (Brubaker) Weaver, was born near Mexico, Pa., July 29, 1958; passed away at the home of his daughter (Mrs. Emma Horning), April 13, 1947; aged 88 y. 8 m. 14 d. His death was caused by pneumonia. On Dec. 7, 1883 he was united in marriage to Anna (Hostetter) Oberholtzer, who survives. Also surviving are 11 children (Jacob O., Bareville, Pa.; Aaron O., and Katie-Mrs. Amos Martin, Lititz, Pa.; Mrs. Emma Horning, New Holland, Pa.; Ella-Mrs. Edwin Hoover, and David O., of Ephrata, Pa.; John O., of Bareville; Samuel O., of Ephrata; Martin and Harry O., both of Ephrata), 88 grandchildren, 86 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Solomon, Kansas City, Mo.) One infant daughter died in infancy. He was for many years a member of the Old Order Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at his late home, in charge of Isaac Zimmerman, and at the Groffdale Mennonite Church, Bareville, Pa., in charge of George Horst and Aaron Sensing. Text: II Tim. 4:6-8. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

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Augsburger.-Daniel Jacob, son of Jacob and Barbara (Steinman) Augsburger, was born in Tazewell Co., Ill., Nov. 9, 1866; died at the St. Joseph's Hospital, Bloomington, Ill., April 25, 1947; aged 80 y. 5 m. 16 d. He moved to the community of Flanagan, Ill., as a young man. His wife (Magdalena Good) preceded him in death on July 18, 1945. He was a member of the Waldo Mennonite Church. Surviving are 4 children (Elmer, and Mrs. Ida King, of Flanagan; Arthur, Middlebury, Ind.; and Mrs. George Cumrine, Morton, Ill), 21 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Fannie Egli, Kouts, Ind.), and a large number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Waldo Church, in charge of A. H. Leaman and J. D. Hartzler.

Buerge.-Mary Ethel, daughter of E. J. and Mary Etta Berkey, was born near Warrenton, Va., Feb. 27, 1904; died at the Valley Hospital, Van Nuys, Calif.; Feb. 22, 1947; aged 42 y. 11 m. 26 d. Her death was caused by cancer. In her youth she united with the Mennonite Church. In 1927 she was married to Lester Buerge, Los Angeles, Calif. For some time they attended the Mennonite Mission, and later united with the Christ Community Church, near Canoga Park, Calif. surviving are her widowed husband, 2 daughters (Virginia-Mrs. John Henry Boswell, and Verna May, at home), her father and stepmother, one brother (Elmer, Oronogo, Mo.) 5 sisters (Ruth-Mrs. J. J. Hostetter, Harrisonburg, Va.; Esther-Mrs. Martin Weaver, Goshen, Ind.; Martha-Mrs. Ralph Smith, Oronogo; Bertha-Mrs. Norman Wenger, Lancaster, Pa.; and Mary Etta, Wooster, Ohio), one half brother (Earl A. Berkey, of Oronogo), and 5 half sisters (Mabel-Mrs. Robert Martin, Harrisonburg, Va.; Ruby, Bernice, Elsie, and Janette, at home), and a large number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted by Lester Wendt, assisted by M. G. Nelson. Text: I Cor. 15:51-58. Burial was made in the Oakwood Cemetery.

Hershey.-Isaac E., son of John E. and Anna (Mellinger) Hershey, was born near Paradise, Pa., Oct. 15, 1860; passed away on Feb. 17, 1947; aged 86 y. 4 m. 2 d. Surviving are his widow (Ada), 3 sons (Noah, Isaac Jr., and Ezra), one brother (Benjamin), and one sister (Anna). He was a grandson of preacher Jacob Hershey (1803-1883), who was a minister in the Hershey district for forty years. Thus we see that Isaac E. descended from a long line of Hersheys who were servants of the church. And within the last year one of his grandsons was ordained to the ministry for the Parkesburg Mission. Bro. Hershey was ordained to the deacon's office on April 18, 1895, to serve in the Hershey district. A short time after his ordination he married Ada Leaman who was the daughter of Elizabeth (Kreider) Leaman who was the second wife of Bishop Isaac Eby. Bishop Eby's first wife was a sister of Isaac Hershey's mother. This close relationship placed him in an advantageous position to learn what Bishop Eby's feelings and sentiments were in regard to the efiort that was being made in the line of aggressive missionary effort, and Bro. Hershey's services at that time were of great value. At the time of Bro. Hershey's ordination the writer of this memoir was just recovering from a severe illness and was still abed. A few days after the ordination, Isaac and the writer's brother J. A. paid us a visit. The two engaged in conversation while I listened. It was just about the time that some pressure was being brought upon the ordained men of the Lancaster Conference to adopt the plain coat. In the course of the conversation, J. A. asked, "How about the change of style of coat?" Bro. Hershey replied, "I'm willing to put on anything that I feel will be a help to me in doing my best work for the church. And since I believe the plain coat will be more acceptable, to many at least, I've been with the tailor and have ordered my suit." We mention this incident because it is characteristic of the man, his rather curt way of saying things at times, and in his general attitude toward others. Kindhearted, sympathetic, yet firm in his interpretation of Bible truth and principles, he was well fitted for the office he so ably filled. We played together as boys. I was a member of his congregation for more than forty years, was closely associated with him in local church activities, and throughout the twenty-two years of the life of the Sunday-school mission we learned to know him as few others now living did. He was an expert in "pouring oil on troubled waters." And when dissension arose between brethren, as sometimes does, he could step into the breach and smooth out matters when others might have failed. One more incident must be mentioned. A little more that six years ago the writer was laid very low with a heart condition. Bro. Isaac paid me a visit. His stay was short, his words few. After a brief but appropriate prayer and a consoling remark about the "Crossing over" he added, "And I may beat you yet." He won the race and passed away, while the one who at that time seemed so near the border still lingers and has been permitted to record Bro. Hershey's passing. To God be all the glory for a life of usefulness to the church and the community and sincere devotion to the cause of Christ.
-Amos A. Ressler.
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Hooley.-Daniel Frank, son of the late Daniel and Barbara Hooley, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Dec. 2, 1870; died at riverside Hospital, Newport News, Va., April 11, 1947; aged 76 y. 4 m. 9 d. His death resulted from injuries received the previous evening when the bicycle he was riding collided with an automobile a short distance from the home of a nephew (Clyde Kraus, Denbigh, Va.), with whom he made his residence. He was a member of the Mennonite Church from the time of his youth. Surviving are 4 nephews, 5 nieces, and a number of cousins. Funeral services were held April 14 at the Warwick River Mennonite Church, Denbigh, Va., in charge of T. H. Brunk, assisted by Andrew Hartzler. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Landis.-Amanda K., daughter of the late Peter and Susan (Kendig) Ebersole, was born May 9, 1864; passed away April 18, 1947; aged 82 y. 11 m. 9 d. In her youth she accepted Christ and became a member of the Mennonite Church. On Oct. 2, 1884 she was united in marriage to Frank K. Landis, who preceded her in death on Jan. 2, 1919. Three children also predeceased her. Surviving are 4 sons and 5 daughters (Clayton, Middletown, Pa.; John E., and Mrs. Phares Frank, Lancaster, Pa.; Mrs. Paul Zeager, Chester, and Mrs. Joseph Wert, Elizabethtown, Pa.; Paul, Wernersville, Pa.; Mrs. Clyde Lamp, Malvern, Pa.; and Mrs. Clayton Hess, Manheim, Pa.), 47 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one brother (John). Funeral services were held at the Oreville Home, in charge of Clarence Lutz and Landis Brubaker, and at the Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, in charge of John W. Hess and Noah Risser. Texts: Rev. 14:13; Titus 2:11-13. Interment was made in the Mount Tunnel Cemetery.

Leichty.-John A., son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Rich) Leichty was born near Leo, Ind., Dec. 13, 1864; died at his home, Orrville, Ohio, May 2, 1947; aged 82 y. 4 m. 19 d. At the age of two he moved with his parents to Wayne Co., Ohio. As a young man he taught school for about ten years, and later served as a bookkeeper, for about forty years. In May 1884 he confessed Christ as his personal Saviour and was received into the fellowship of the Oak Grove Mennonite Church, Smithville, Ohio. Later he transferred his membership to the Beech Church, Louisville, Ohio. On Dec. 24, 1891 he was united in marriage to Isadora Snavely, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Laura, at home; Grace-Mrs. Robert Wiles, Sterling, Ohio), one sister (Lydia-Mrs. M. C. Lehman, Berlin, Germany), 7 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and many friends. One son (Amos) and 5 brothers and sisters (Peter, Jacob, Elizabeth, Ora, and Joseph) preceded him in death. On Dec. 6, 1903 he was ordained to the ministry at the Beech Church. He was a member of the Ohio Mennonite Sunday School Committee, served on the Mennonite Board of Education, and often served as an auditor for various church institutions and organizations. For six years he worked in rural mission stations, under the Ohio Mission Board, and also served as superintendent of the Canton Mission. He was a man of more that average ability, exact and conscientious, firm in his convictions, and a pioneer in organizing and conducting teacher training classes. At the time of his death he held three copyrights-one on the extraction of cube root and two on his perpetual calendar. Funeral services, in charge of I. W. Royer and O. N. Johns, assisted by J. S. Gerig, D. R. McFadden, and Edward Jones, were held at the home and at the Oak Grove Church. Burial was made in East Chippewa Cemetery. Text: Rom. 10:15.

Transcriber's note: Three daughters are mentioned, but only two by name.

Miller.-Chancy S., son of Seth and Mary E. Miller, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., June 8, 1873; died at the Jacksonville, Ill., State Hospital, April 1, 1947; aged 73 y. 9 m. 22 d. His death was caused by heart trouble. On April 9, 1904 he was united in marriage to Margaret Jane Kohli, who preceded him in death by one week. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Audella Crayton, Augusta, Ill.; and Mrs. Alta Wells, Alpha, Ill.), 5 sons (Raymond E., Canton, Ill.; C. Sterling, of Augusta; Theodore R., New Philadelphia, Ill.; Oscar, Table Grove, Ill.; and Alfred V., Frederick, Ill.), 13 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (Rudolph S., Lincoln, Ill.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Susan Keim and Mrs. Lydia Williamson, both of Hopedale, Ill.). One brother (Andrew), 2 infant sisters, and 4 children predeceased him. Funeral services were held at the Voorhees Memorial Home, Rushville, Ill., in charge of H. S. Crede. Burial was made in the Christian Neck Cemetery.

Miller.-Margaret Jane, daughter of Josiah and Margaret (Christophel) Kohli, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Feb. 27, 1884; died at the Culbertson Hospital, Rushville, Ill., March 25, 1947; aged 63 y. 28 d. In October, 1943, she was confined to a wheel chair as the result of having her leg amputated for diabetic gangrene. On April 9, 1904 she was united in marriage to Chancy S. Miller. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Audella Crayton, Augusta, Ill.; and Mrs. Alta Wells, Alpha, Ill.), 5 sons (Raymond E., Canton, Ill.; C. Sterling, of Augusta; Theodore R., New Philadelphia, Ill.; Oscar, Table Grove, Ill.; and Alfred V., Frederick, Ill.), 13 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one half brother (John Kohli, Columbus Grove, Ohio), and one half sister (Mrs. Lizzie Liechty, Lake Charles, La.). One sister (Harriet Miller), 4 brothers (Isaiah, Timothy, Abraham, and Reuben), and 4 sons preceded her in death. In her youth she accepted Christ. Funeral services, in charge of H. S. Crede, were held at the Voorhees Memorial Home, in Rushville. Burial was made in the Christian Neck Cemetery.

Schrock.-Joseph, son of Peter and Anna (Garber) Schrock, was born near Hopedale, Ill., Aug. 18, 1866; passed away at his home, Defiance, Ohio, April 14, 1947; aged 80 y. 7 m. 26 d. His death resulted from a stroke. On March 26, 1890 he was united in marriage to Anna Saloma King, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Nettie-Mrs. Home Culbertson, Stryker, Ohio; Frances, and Mrs. Lorene Schaffer, both at home), 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one brother (John, Fisher, Ill.), 2 sisters (Ella and Lena, both of Fisher), and a large number of other relatives and friends. One son (Willie), 2 brothers, and 2 sisters preceded him in death. For some time he and his family lived at Fairview, Mich. About four years ago he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and united with the Lockport Mennonite Church, near Stryker. Funeral services were held April 17 at the Morris Funeral Home, in Defiance, and at the Lockport Mennonite Church, in charge of E. B. Frey, Walter and Simon Stuckey. Text: Job 14:14. Interment was made in the Lockport Cemetery.

Snyder.-Edwin W., son of the late Joseph Snyder, was born Oct. 31, 1887; died April 27, 1947; aged 59 y. 5 m. 27 d. His death resulted from a heart attack. On Dec. 5, 1911 he was united in marriage to Leah Gingrich. Surviving are 7 children (Cleason, Nelson, Roy, Minerva-Mrs. Roy Brubacher, Erma, Orville, and Joseph), one brother (Ephraim, St. Jacobs, Ont.), and 4 sisters (Leah-Mrs. John Martin, Linwood, Ont.; Lucinda-Mrs. Daniel Martin, Floradale, Ont.; Anna-Mrs. Noah Horst, Elmira, Ont.; and Fannie-Mrs. Ishmael Martin, Conestoga, Ont.). One son (Loren), one daughter (Vera), and 3 brothers (Noah, Simeon, and Joseph) predeceased him. Early in life he united with the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the St. Jacobs Church, April 30, in charge of Roy S. Koch and Jesse B. Martin. Interment was made in the Conestoga Cemetery.

Sully.-John, son of the late John and Rosina (Rosbach) Sully, was born near Bloomingdale, Ont., in December, 1872; passed away April 29, 1947; aged 74 y. 4 m. 14 d. On March 11, 1903 he was united in marriage to Sarah Ann Koch, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Joseph, at home), one daughter (Rosie-Mrs. Albert Heer), 2 granddaughters, one brother (Edward, West Montrose, Ont.), and 3 sisters (Bella-Mrs. Ephraim Randall, Detroit, Mich.; Emma-Mrs. Louis Dumart, Kitchener, Ont.; and Jemima-Mrs. August Nahls, Galt, Ont.). One brother and 3 sisters predeceased him. In his youth he became a Christian and united with the Mennonite Church on 1902. Funeral services were held at the St. Jacobs, Ont., Mennonite Church, May 2, in charge of Roy S. Koch and Noah Hunsberger. Interment was made in the Conestoga Cemetery.

Weaver.-Lydia M., daughter of the late Henry and Anna (Metzler) Weaver, was born in Beaver Twp., Ohio, April 7, 1861; died of a heart ailment, at the home of Samuel Rohrer, North Lima, Ohio, April 21, 1947; aged 86 y. 14 d. As a young woman she united with the Mennonite Church. Two brothers (Tillman and Menno) preceded her in death. Funeral services, in charge of the local ministers, were held at the North Lima Mennonite Church, April 23. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Wideman.-Mary Esther, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wideman, Floradale, Ont., was born April 24, 1947; died April 25, 1947; aged one day. Surviving are her parents, one brother (James), and 3 grandparents. (Mrs. Henry Wideman, of Floradale; and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bowman, Elmira, Ont.). Funeral services were conducted April 27 at the St. Jacobs, Ont., Mennonite Church, in charge of Roy S. Koch and Howard Bowman. Interment was made in the Conestoga Cemetery.

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Cummans.-Charles H., son of James and Mary Cathryn Cummans, was born in Hardin Co., Ohio, March 7, 1870; departed this life, Feb. 14, 1947, at the home of his son (Alfred), after having suffered physical affliction for many years; aged 76 y. 11 m. 7 d. He united with the Turkey Run Mennonite congregation, Bremen, Ohio, and was active in Sunday school work. On Jan. 13, 1901 he was united in marriage to Nancy Huber, who predeceased him four years ago. Surviving are 4 children (Mrs. Esther Proctor, Logan, Ohio; Harley, Nelsonville, Ohio; Alfred and Theodore, Lancaster, Ohio), and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Turkey Run Church, with William A. Miller in charge. Texts: I Thes. 4:13-18; I Cor. 15:50-58. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Dettwiler.-Lydia Ann, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Raber, was born at Elkton, Mo., May 11, 1882; died of a heart ailment, at her home in Dakota, Ill., May 2, 1947; aged 64 y. 11 m. 21 d. On Oct. 13, 1904 she was married to Jonas A. Dettwiler. They resided at Versailles, Mo. until 1940, when they moved to Dakota, Ill. Surviving are her widowed husband, her aged mother, 2 daughters (Mrs. Clara Mabel Baumgartner, of Dakota; and Mrs. Mildred Pauline Burkholder, Bristol, Ind.), 4 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Susie Rushly, Garden City, Mo.; and Mrs. Sarah Diener and Mrs. Cora Ramer, of Versailles). Her father, one sister (Mrs. Clara Driver), 2 brothers (Abraham and an infant) preceded her in death. Early in life she confessed Christ as her Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the funeral home in Dakota, and at the Freeport, Ill., Mennonite church, in charge of Howard J. Zehr. Text: Rev. 14:13. Burial was made in the Freeport Mennonite Church.

Hoffman.-Mrs. Aaron Hoffman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Menno Wideman, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., Oct. 26, 1879; died in the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, May 9, 1947; aged 67 y. 6 m. 13 d. Her death resulted from a heart attack. On Dec. 1, 1903 she was married to David L. Martin, who predeceased her on July 17, 1920, leaving a family of 3 children (Susanna-Mrs. Oliver Martin; Amzie, and Lovina-Mrs. Ivan S. Bauman), who together with 10 grandchildren survive. On Jan. 25, 1931 she was married to Aaron Hoffman, who also survives her. In her youth she united with the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, with Roy S. Koch and Jesse Bauman in charge. Interment was made in the Martin Cemetery.

Schertz.-Martha, daughter of the late John and Mary Imhoff, was born in Metamora Twp., Dec. 2, 1886; passed away May 12, 1947; aged 60 y. 5 m. 10 d. Her death resulted from a major operation. In her youth she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour, was baptized on Oct.15, 1901, and united with the Metamora, Ill., Mennonite Church. On June 10, 1909 she was united in marriage to Henry R. Schertz, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Floyd, Russell, Robert, and Donald), 2 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Dave Schertz, Eureka, Ill.; and Mrs. Peter B. Schrock, Lowpoint, Ill.), 2 brothers (Chris, of Eureka, and Sam, of Lowpoint). Two sisters and 4 brothers preceded her in death. She was faithful and devoted in her work as a minister's wife. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Metamora Church, May 14, in charge of A. C. Good, assisted by Ezra Yordy and Howard J. Zehr. Text: Rev. 7:13, 14.

Young.-Wellington Young, aged 72, passed away on April 13, 1947, at his home in Fort Wayne, Ind., after an extended illness. Several years Bro. young was an active and faithful member of the Mission, but for the past twenty odd years he had not been a Christian. His wife, however, had stayed true to God and the church, and she with many others had prayed continually for his return to the Lord. During this last illness he began to realize that his time was short and that God still loved him, and so one day last October he acknowledged his stubbornness and rebellion and again took Christ as his personal Saviour. During the weeks that followed he bore patiently the physical pain that God had used to draw Bro. Young to Himself. But the wasted years of service for the Lord, and the many blessings of God which were lost during this time can never be recovered. May his example be a warning to all of us. Funeral services were held at the Fort Wayne Mission, in charge of Allen B. Ebersole and Perry Heller. Text: II Pet. 3:9.

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