Bair.-Wayne L., son of the late Wayne and Mary (Landis) Bair, was born in West Earl Twp., Pa., May 4, 1863; died March 2, 1947; aged 83 y. 9 m. 26 d. On Nov. 22, 1887 he was married to Ella Nora Landis, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Bertha-Mrs. Christ Harnish, Myerstown, Pa.; H. Landis, Brownstown, Pa.; and Ivan G., New Holland, Pa.), 12 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. Two daughters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Carpenter Mennonite Church, Bareville, Pa. Funeral services were held at the funeral home, in charge of Levi Weaver, and at the Stumptown Church, Bird-in-Hand, Pa., in charge of Michael Wenger and Mahlon Witmer. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Beiler.-David S., Jr., son of David S. and Mary (Mast) Beiler, was born near Morgantown, Pa., May 2, 1938; passed away at the Lancaster, Pa., General Hospital, July 25, 1947; aged 9 y. 2 m. 23 d. Death was caused by injuries received in falling off a swing. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Raymond and Paul), 4 sisters (Louella, Gladys, Elaine, and Mary Ann), and 3 grandparents (Aaron E. and Kathryn Mast, Morgantown, Pa.; and Sara Beiler, Elverson, Pa.). Two brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the home, in charge of Christian Kurtz, and at the Conestoga A. M. Church, Morgantown, in charge of Abner Stoltzfus and Ira Kurtz. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Blank.-Nancy K., daughter of the late Rudolph and Lydia (Kanagy) Byler, was born in Mifflin Co., Pa., April 21, 1878; died June 7, 1947; aged 69 y. 1 m. 16 d. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour. On Dec. 10, 1907 she was married to Samuel H. Blank, who predeceased her. Surviving are 2 sons (Joseph R., Douglassville, Pa., J. Sylvester, Parkesburg, Pa.), 6 grandchildren, and one brother (Jacob K. Byler, of Colorado). Funeral services were held June 11, at the home of Sylvester Blank, in charge of Isaac Kennel, and at the Millwood Church, Gap, Pa., in charge of Ira Kurtz and David Yoder. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Guy.-Susan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Blosser, was born in North Lima, Ohio, May 26, 1869; died at the Salem, Ohio, City Hospital, July 21, 1947; aged 78 y. 1 m. 25 d. Death was caused by cerebral hemorrhage. She was united in marriage in 1892 to Ivester R. Guy, who preceded her in death on Dec. 16, 1934. She was a member of the Mennonite Church for many years. Surviving is one son (W. Ray, Columbiana, Ohio), and one brother (Henry Blosser, of North Lima). Funeral services were held at the North Lima Mennonite Church, July 23, in charge of A. J. Steiner.

Hooley.-Joseph Y., son of the late Joseph and Rachel (Yoder) Hooley, was born in Mahoning Co., Ohio, June 30, 1861; passed away at the home of his daughter (Mrs. Paul Troyer) on July 29, 1947; aged 86 y. 29 d. Death resulted from a cerebral hemorrhage. On March 1, 1884 he was united in marriage to Gertrude Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Levi F., Noah J., Ora J., Shipshewana, Ind.; Menno, Topeka, Ind.; Lydia-Mrs. Elmer Murray, Gasport, N.Y.; Beulah-Mrs. Adam Burkholder, Pettisville, Ohio; Kathryn-Mrs. Aaron Albrecht, Middlebury, Ind.; and Luella-Mrs. Paul Troyer, Elkhart, Ind.), one half-brother (Jacob Hershberger, Middlebury, Ind.), one half-sister (Mrs. Jacob Miller, Topeka, Ind.), one step-sister (Mrs. Ira M. Zook, Portsmouth, Va.), 57 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, and a large number of other relatives and friends. His father, mother, 3 brothers, 3 sisters, and one great-grandchild preceded him in death. As a young man he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church. In April, 1906 he was ordained to the office of deacon at the Forks Mennonite Church, Middlebury, Ind. Funeral services were held at the Troyer home and at the Forks Church, Aug. 1, in charge of Malvin Miller, Oscar Hostetler, and Earley Bontrager. Burial was made in the Bontrager Cemetery.

Kennel.-Christian D., son of John R. and Sarah (Diener) Kennel, was born Aug. 9, 1885; passed away at his home, near Christiana, Pa., March 29, 1947; aged 61 y. 7 m. 20 d. Death resulted from a heart attack. Surviving are his wife (Elizabeth Fisher Kennel), 9 children (Elmer, Lancaster, Pa.; Dorothy-Mrs. Reuben Stoltzfus, Gap, Pa.; Ida-Mrs. John Winters, Kinzers, Pa.; Grace-Mrs. Urie Kurtz, Morgantown, Pa.; Christian Jr., at home; John R. and Joseph, both of Gap; Phoebe-Mrs. Arthur Ranck, Parkesburg, Pa.; and Frank, of Gap), 2 brothers and 3 sisters (Mrs. John Yost, Gap, Pa.; Mrs. David Mast, Millersburg, Ohio; Samuel, Chicago, Ill.; John, Coatesville, Pa.; and Mrs. Harvey Yoder, Oyster Point, Va.). He was a member of the Millwood Church, Gap, Pa.; for the last six years of his life attended the Parkesburg, Pa., Mennonite Mission, where he taught a class. Funeral services were held at the home, April 2, in charge of M. S. Stoltzfus, and at the Millwood Church, in charge of Noah Hershey Jr. and John A. Kennel. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Metzler.-Jonas, son of Rudolph and Elizabeth Metzler, was born Dec. 6, 1867; died at Massillon, Ohio, July 4, 1947; aged 79 y. 6 m. 28 d. Death was due to old age. Funeral services were held at the Fry Funeral Home, Columbiana, Ohio, July 6, in charge of A. J. Steiner. Burial was made in the North Lima Mennonite Cemetery.

Miller.-Duane Eric, son of Vernon D. and Ethel (Shoup) Miller, was born July 11, 1947; died July 12, 1947; aged one day. Funeral services were conducted at Martins Creek Cemetery, Millersburg, Ohio, July 12. Text II Sam. 12:23.

Moore.-Ivory Moore was born Jan. 20, 1873; died at her home, in Ft. Wayne, Ind., June 18, 1947; aged 74 y. 4 m. 28 d. She retired to bed in the evening, in apparent good health, and during the night passed away. She was one of the first members of the mission in Ft. Wayne, and was faithful in her attendance and support from the very first. Funeral services were held at the mission on June 21. Burial was made in the Hatfield Cemetery.

Musselman.-Eldon Joseph, son of Ralph and Ida (Troyer) Musselman, was born at Manson, Iowa, Oct. 5, 1922; died at the local hospital, Norfolk, Va., July 31, 1947; aged 24 y. 9 m. 26 d. Death was caused by injuries received in a traffic accident. At the age of fifteen he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and was received into the fellowship of the Manson, Iowa, Mennonite Church. On Feb. 23, 1947 he was married to Edna Mae Beiler, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, 2 sisters (Retha-Mrs. George Hayhurst, Norfolk, Va.; and Iona, Manson, Iowa), and 2 brothers (Glenn and Harold, both of Manson). His father and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Deep Creek Mennonite Church, Portsmouth, Va., with Amos Wenger and Eli Kramer officiating. Burial was made in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Fentress, Va.

Stauffer.-Samuel Warren, son of Daniel and Elizabeth Stauffer, was born in Stark Co., Ind., March 15, 1892*; passed away at the Memorial Community Hospital, Upland, Calif., May 30, 1947; aged 75 y. 2 m. 15 d. On Feb. 23, 1901 he was united in marriage, at Trousdale, Kans., to Elizabeth Burkhart, who survives him. Also surviving are 4 children (Melvin A., Fresno, Calif.; Leah Katherine-Mrs. E. J. Yoder, and Esther Ruth-Mrs. M. K. Stoner, both of Ontario, Calif.; and Minerva Rebecca-Mrs. Lyle Kramer, Milford, Nebr.), 14 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Frank, Los Angeles, Calif.; and Aaron , Portland, Oreg.), and one sister (Minnie-Mrs. George Curth, Wichita, Kans.). One infant daughter, Anna Lavina, preceded him in death. He was a member of the Alpine Mennonite Church, in Upland. Funeral services were conducted on June 3 by J. P. Bontrager, Sherman Maust, and John D. Leatherman, at the Draper Funeral Home. Interment was made in the Bellevue Cemetery, Ontario, Calif.

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Swartz.-Joseph J., son of Jacob and Katherine (Graber) Swartz, was born near Loogootee, Ind., Aug. 3, 1886; passed away July 18, 1947; aged 60 y. 11 m. 15 d. In his youth he accepted Jesus Christ as his Saviour. On April 18, 1907, he was united in marriage to Sarah Jantzi, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons and 4 daughters (Orbie, Alvin, Joseph Jr., Raymond, David, Edwin, Clara, Katie-Mrs. Sanford Snider, Drucilla-Mrs. Rufus Miller, and Violet), 15 grandchildren, 3 brothers and one sister (Jacob, Washington, Ind.; Peter, Turner, Mich.; Hannah-Mrs. Joseph Yoder, Fairview, Mich.; and Daniel, also of Turner), and a number of other relatives.

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Cutman - Timothy B., son of Lawrence and Sadie (Fisher) Cutman, was born May 11, 1931; died Aug. 1, 1947; aged 16 y. 2 m. 20 d. Death was caused by injuries received in a tractor accident. On June 4, 1947 he accepted Christ and became a member of the Rock Church, Elverson, Pa. Surviving are his parents, 3 sisters (Miriam, Marie, and Ruth Ann, all at home), 3 grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Aaron K. Fisher, Morgantown, Pa; and Annie Cutman, Belleville, Pa.), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Aug. 4 at the home of his grandparents, in charge of David Yoder, and at the Conestoga A.M. Church, Morgantown, Pa., by Christ Kurtz, John Glick, and Ira Kurtz. Texts: John 14:1-7; Jer. 10:20. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Forney. - Rupert George, son of Rupert O. and Lula (Louhorn) Forney, was born at Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 14, 1932; was killed instantly when thrown from a wagon by a runaway team of horses, Aug. 12, 1947; aged 14 y. 10 m. 29 d. The last six years of his life he lived near Bean Blossom, Ind., where he attended the Mennonite Mission during the two years since its beginning. Surviving are his parents, 4 grandparents, one great-grandfather, one brother (David), and 3 sisters (Mary Lou, Sonia, and Helen). Funeral services were held on Aug. 14 at the Bean Blossom Mennonite Mission, in charge of Charles Haarer. Text: Ps. 23:4. Burial was made in the Bean Blossom Cemetery.

Harshbarger. - Sarah M., widow of the last Christ Harshbarger, died at her home, Mattawana, Pa., July 24, 1947; aged 70 y. She was a daughter of the late Jonathan and Malinda (Sheerer) Yoder, and is survived by 2 brothers (David, of Mattawana; and Samuel, McVeytown, Pa.), and a number of other relatives. She was a member of the Church of the Brethren for many years. Funeral services were held at the Booth Funeral Home in McVeytown, July 27, in charge of Lawrence Ruble and Perry Huffaker. Interment was made in Pleasant View Cemetery.

Hostetler. - Edna, daughter of John J. and Mary (Taylor) Miller, was born in Clay Twp., Ind., Dec. 7, 1868; passed away Aug. 9, 1947, in Shipshewana, Ind.; aged 78 y. 8 m. 2 d. On Dec. 21, 1889 she was married to Christian C. Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Cletus R., Shipshewana, Ind.), one daughter (Roxana - Mrs. Woods, Dearborn, Mich.), 2 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Two sisters and 3 brothers (Mrs. Ida Stahl, Alton, Albert, and Edwin, and Mrs. Grace Schrock) predeceased her. She was a member of the Forks Mennonite Church, Middlebury, Ind., for nearly fifty years. Funeral services were held Aug. 12 at the Forks Church, with Earley Bontrager and Willard Sommers officiating.

Lechlitner. - Cora, daughter of Peter S. and Anna (Weldy) Hartman, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Oct. 30, 1895; passed away on Aug. 10, 1947, following a major operation; aged 51 y. 9 m. 10 d. On Sept. 9, 1915 she was united in marriage to Charles Lechlitner, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons, 3 daughters, 3 grandchildren, 2 brothers, 3 sisters, and many other relatives and friends. Two children predeceased her. Early in life she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church. She was a kind wife and mother and a loyal friend and neighbor. Funeral services held at the Olive Church, Elkhart, Ind., were conducted by C. A. Shank and D. A. Yoder.

Litwiller. - Maxine, daughter of Dale and Opal Newlin, was born in Decatur, Ill., Nov. 27, 1927; passed away at the Mennonite Hospital, Bloomington, Ill., Aug. 8, 1947; aged 19 y. 8 m. 12 d. On Jan. 1, 1947 she was united in marriage to Elmer Litwiller, who survives. Also surviving are one infant son (Wayne Dean), her parents, 5 sisters (Joyce, Joan, Jane, Patsy, and Sharon), 3 brothers (Donald, Leroy, and Tommy) and one grandparent (Victor Newlin). In her youth she became a Christian and united with the Methodist Church of Delavan, later transferring her membership to the Hopedale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, Aug. 10, in charge of Simon Litwiller and J. Stauffer. Interment was made in the Mennonite Cemetery.

Schmitt. - Ephraim, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob B. Schmitt, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Oct. 20, 1873; died at his home, in Baden, Ont. Aug. 13, 1947; aged 73 y. 9 m. 24 d. On Feb. 26, 1908 he was married to Ella Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Weston, Lowville, N.Y.; Elvin and Wilfred, Kitchener, Ont.; Elroy, Preston, Ont.), 3 daughters (Winifred - Mrs. Morgan Witzel, and Mary, Baden, Ont.; and Leona - Mrs. Camley Harbridge, Gravenhurst, Ont.), one brother (Emmanuel, Petersburg, Ont.), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Jeremiah Good, New Hamburg, Ont.; Mrs. David Shantz, of Baden; and Mrs. John Boshart, Watertown, N.Y.). He was a member of the Shantz Mennonite Church, Baden, Ont., from the time of his youth. Funeral services were held Aug. 16 at the home and at the Shantz Church, in charge of L. H. Witmer and C. C. Cressman. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Schwartzentruber. - Daniel E., son of Jacob and Phillipino (Erb) Schwartzentruber, was born near Baden, Ont., July 15, 1872; passed away Aug. 22, 1947; aged 75 y. 1 m. 7 d. As a young man he moved to Huron Co., Mich. In 1901 he was united in marriage to Lydia Reist, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Erma - Mrs. Edwin Swartzendruber), 2 grandchildren, and 3 brothers (John, New Hamburg, Ont.; Jacob, and Christian, Baden, Ont.). Two sisters preceded him in death. As a young man he confessed Christ as his Saviour and became a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were in charge of Donald King, assisted by J. J. Shetler. Burial was made in Pigeon, Mich., Mennonite Cemetery.

Stauffer. - Karen Kay and Sharon Sue, infant daughters of Ezra and Dorothy (Boshart) Stauffer, were born Aug. 2, 1947, at the Lincoln, Nebr., General Hospital; both died within thirty hours. Surviving are the parents, one brother (Billy B.), one sister (Bonnie Lou), 4 grandparents, one great-grandfather, and a number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were in charge of J. E. Zimmerman.

Stutzman. - Elizabeth Kuhns was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Feb. 10, 1872; died at her home, near Beaver Crossing, Nebr., Aug. 1, 1947; aged 75 y. 5 m. 21d. Death was caused by a stroke. On Feb. 14, 1892 she was united in marriage to Sanford Stutzman, who predeceased her on May 14, 1935. Two daughters also preceded her in death. Surviving are 4 daughters and 2 sons (Jemima Burkey, Milford, Nebr.; Cassie Schwertzer, Broken Bow, Nebr.; Bert and Lester, Beaver Crossing; Iva Miller, of Beaver Crossing; and Ida Roth, Crete, Nebr.), 31 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, one brother, and a large number of friends. In her youth she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and joined the Mennonite Church. She was a kind and loving mother. Funeral services were held at the West Fairview Church, Beaver Crossing, in charge of William R. Eicher; Ezra Roth, and J. E. Zimmerman. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Wagler. - Isaac, son of the late Christian and Magdalene Wagler, was born Jan. 18, 1872; died Aug. 13, 1947; aged 75 y. 6 m. 26 d. Early in youth he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and united with the Wilmot A. M. Church, Baden, Ont., of which he was a member at the time of his death. On Feb. 9, 1897 he was united in marriage to Catharine Litwiller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Elmer, New Hamburg, Ont.; Ervin, St. Agatha, Ont.), 8 daughters (Victoria - Mrs. Noah Boshart, Baden, Ont.; Ida - Mrs. John Dietz, Waterloo, Ont.; Katie - Mrs. John Leis, New Hamburg, Ont.; Mattie - Mrs. Elmer Swartzentruber, of Baden; Sarah - Mrs. Eli Zehr, St. Agatha, Ont.; Vera - Mrs. Eric Schultz, Kitchener, Ont.; Verna - Mrs. Ervin Zehr, Milverton, Ont.; and Laura - Mrs. Jonas Wagler, of St. Agatha), 2 sisters (Mrs. Jonathan Jantzi, of Kitchener; and Mrs. Christian Jantzi, Pine Hill, Ont.), 39 grandhchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. One son, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and 2 grandchildren predeceased him. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Menno Wagler and Michael S. Roth, and at the church by Peter Nafziger and Ben Gingerich.

Wyse. - Oliver R., son of the late Samuel and Betty (Greenawalt) Wyse, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Nov. 6, 1876; passed away Aug. 4, 1947; aged 70 y. 8 m. 28 d. On Oct. 11, 1902 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Hartman, who survives. To this union were born 3 children (Samuel Edgar, who was killed in a railway accident; Cornelius Jae and Ophelia Mae, both of whom died in infancy). One brother and one sister survive. In 1914 he accepted Christ as his Saviour and was baptized upon confession of faith. In 1934 he began to attend the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, near Goshen, Ind. He was a man of a meek and quiet spirit and of few words. Funeral services in charge of J. C. Wenger, were held at the home in Wakarusa, Ind., and at the Yellow Creek Church, Aug. 7. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

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Eash.-John K., son of Joseph and Lydia Eash, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Nov. 6, 1860; died in Goshen, Ind., June 30, 1947; aged 86 y. 7 m. 24 d. Death followed two years' affliction from heart trouble. He was a member and faithful attendant of the North Goshen Mennonite Church. In December, 1894 he was married to Lydia Ann Miller, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 5 children (Orvan M., Kansas City, Kans.; Perry J.,Wichita, Kans.; Bertha, Goshen, Ind.; Louella-Mrs. Leroy Hostetler, Elkhart, Ind.; and Lester, St. Louis, Mo.) and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the North Goshen Church, July 3, in charge of Paul Mininger and John C. Wenger. Burial was made in the Bontrager Cemetery.

Erb.-Harry Z., son of the late Samuel H. and Esther Erb, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Aug. 4, 1872; passed away at the St. Joseph Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., June 30, 1947; aged 74 y. 10 m. 26 d. On Nov. 22, 1894 he was married to Emma B. Bender. To this union three children were born, of whom two predeceased him. One daughter (Rhoda P.-Mrs. Harold M. Hollinger) and one grandson survive. In the early years of their married life he and his wife accepted Christ and united with the Erb Mennonite Church, near Lititz. On Nov. 30, 1933 wife preceded him in death, and on Jan. 16, 1937 he was married to Barbara M. Wenger, who survives. He served as Sunday-school superintendent for a period of about thirty-five years. Funeral services were held at the Spacht Funeral Parlor, Lititz, Pa., in charge of Jacob Dick, and at the Erb Church, in charge of Homer D. Bomberger and Joseph K. Boll. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Heatwole.-Ivan Charles, son of Eli D. and Annie (Rhodes) Heatwole, Dayton, Va., was born July 28, 1934; died Aug. 11, 1947; aged 13 y. 14 d. Death resulted instantly from a fractured skull which he suffered when he was thrown from an overturning tractor. He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Surviving are his parents, 5 brothers and 3 sisters (Norma, Lester, Jacob, Arlene, Milton, Betty, John, and Stanley), 4 grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Enos E. Heatwole and Mr. and Mrs. John A. Rhodes, all of Dayton), and a number of other relatives. One infant sister predeceased him. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 13 at the home, by S. H. Rhodes and at the Bank Mennonite Church, Dayton, by Joseph D. Heatwole, assisted by Melvin J. Heatwole. Texts: Job 1:21; Eph. 5:18-21. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Hershey.-Louise E., daughter of Sanford E. and Mae (Eby) Hershey, was born in the Lancaster, Pa., Hospital, June 29, 1947; passed away three days later, July 2, 1947. She is survived by her parents and one sister (Sharon Marie). Brief services, conducted by G. Parke Book, were held July 3 at the grave, in the Hershey Mennonite Cemetery, near Intercourse, Pa. Texts: S. of Sol. 6:2.

Koerner.-Olive Esther, daughter of Aaron and Emma (Landis) Hirstein, was born Aug. 12, 1905, near Cullom, Ill.; died at the St. James Hospital, Pontiac, Ill., Aug. 14, 1947; aged 42 y. 2 d. When she was five years old her mother died. On Jan. 28, 1925 she was united in marriage to Reuben Koerner, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Duane C., Francis W., and M. Ronald), her father and stepmother, 4 brothers (Eldon, Marvin, Dale, and Merle), and one sister (Velma). She was a devoted wife and mother. In her youth she united with the Cullom Mennonite Church, of which she was an active member. Funeral services were in charge of N. N. Roeschley. Burial was made in the West Lawn Cemetery.

Krabill.-Infant son of Marion and Elva (Mast) Krabill, Louisville, Ohio, was born Aug. 2, 1947 and died the same day. Short funeral services were held at the home, in charge of the pastor, O. N. Johns. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Roth.-Ernest Timothy, son of Samuel S. and Barbara (Jantzi) Roth, was born in Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont., Sept. 22, 1925; died July 21, 1947; aged 21 y. 9 m. 29 d. He met his death along with Ray Snyder and Glen Schwartzentruber, in a railway crossing accident on his parents' farm, near Baden, Ont. Surviving are his ten-month bride (Mildred May Roth, Petersburg, Ont.), his parents, 2 sisters (Ellen-Mrs. Rufus Bender, of Baden; and Agnes, a student at E.M.C., Harrisonburg, Va.), 2 brothers (Calvin and Nevin, at home), and many other relatives and friends. Early in youth he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and was baptized into the fellowship of the Wilmot A.M. Church, near Baden. He was loyal and deeply conscientious, cheerful in any task assigned to him. Funeral services were conducted at the home by M. O. Jantzi and at the church by Peter Nafziger and Oscar Burkholder. Text: Amos 3:6. Burial was made in the Steinman A.M.Cemetery, near Baden.

Schwartzentruber.-Glen, son of Simon and Laura (Jutzi) Schwartzentruber, was born at Baden, Ont., April 26, 1931; died July 21, 1947; aged 16 y. 2 m. 25 d. He met his death, along with Ray Snyder and Ernest Timothy Roth, in a railway crossing accident on the farm of Samuel S. Roth, near Baden, Ont. Surviving are his parents, one grandmother (Mrs. Lizzie Steinman, of Baden), one grandfather (Joseph K. Schwartzentruber, Petersburg, Ont.), 6 brothers (Arthur, Nyle, Clare, Elverne, Simon Jr., and Wayne), 6 sisters (Leona, Ellen, Irma, Reta, Ruth Ann, and Arlene), and many other relatives and friends. At the age of eleven he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and united with the Baden Mennonite Church. He was a cheerful, consistent Christian. Funeral services were held at the home on July 24, in charge of Peter Nafziger, followed by joint services at the Geiger Mennonite Church, New Hamburg, Ont., in charge of James Martin, Osiah Horst, and Curtis Cressman. Interment was made in a double grave in the adjoining cemetery.

Smith.-Henry, son of Amos and Lydia Smith, was born near Ottawa, Ohio, Feb. 18, 1875; died at the Lancaster, Ohio, City Hospital, Aug. 8, 1947; aged 72 y. 5 m. 20 d. He grew to manhood in the Elida, Ohio, community, where he united with the Mennonite Church many years ago. He traveled and worked in many states of the Union, but the past eight years he lived near Bremen, Ohio. Surviving are 2 brothers (Samuel, Harper, Kans.; Perry, Lima, Ohio), and 3 sisters (Anna and Sarah, Elida, Ohio; and Mrs. Joe Miller, Bremen, Ohio). Funeral services were held Aug. 11 at the Bremen Funeral Home, in charge of A. J. Steiner, assisted by William Miller.

Snavely.-Frank, son of Christian and Anna Snavely, was born near Shannon, Ill., Nov. 30, 1869; died at the St. Francis Hospital, Freeport, Ill., Aug. 13, 1947; aged 77 y. 8 m. 13 d. Death resulted from a skull fracture received the preceding day when he fell against a tree. On March 1, 1894 he married Louisa Dearshaw, who predeceased him on Aug. 23, 1946. One son died in infancy. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Clara Shelly, who made a home for her father after her mother passed away), 2 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Amos). Seven brothers and sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Freeport Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Shannon Funeral Home and at the Evangelical Church in Shannon, in charge of Howard Zehr, assisted by A. C. Good. Burial was made in the Shannon Cemetery.

Snyder.-Ray, son of Arthur and Lilly (Witmer) Snyder, was born in Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont., Jan. 13, 1936; died July 21, 1947; aged 11 y. 6 m. 8 d. He met his death along with Glen Schwartzentruber and Ernest Timothy Roth, in a railway crossing accident on the farm of Samuel S. Roth, near Baden, Ont. Surviving are his parents, one grandfather (Isaiah Witmer, Kitchener, Ont.), one brother (Vernus), 3 sisters (Pearl-Mrs. Delford Bechtel, Ethel-Mrs. Henry Roth, and Ruth, all of Baden, Ont.), and many other relatives and friends. He confessed Christ as his Saviour in a personal interview with James Martin. He was a bright and cheerful boy. Funeral services were held at the home, in charge of James Martin, followed by joint services at the Geiger Church, New Hamburg, Ont., in charge of James Martin, Osiah Horst, and Curtis Cressman. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery, in a double grave.

Stoltzfus.-Benuel F., son of Aaron and Fannie (Fisher) Stoltzfus, was born near Gap, Pa., April 5, 1926; passed away at the Lancaster, Pa., General Hospital, June 9, 1947; aged 21 y. 2 m. 4 d. Death resulted from injuries received in a fall from a silo which was being erected. Surviving are his parents, 6 brothers and 5 sisters (Isaac, Gap, Pa.; Lizzie-Mrs. Jonas K. Beiler, Paradise, Pa.; Susie-Mrs. Amos K. Stoltzfus, Elverson, Pa.; Naomi-Mrs. Samuel Esh, Gordonville, Pa.; Gideon, Parkesburg, Pa.; Sara-Mrs. John N. Smoker, Gap, Pa.; Barbara-Mrs. Elmer Mast, Cochranville, Pa.; John, Gap, Pa.; Aaron, Jonathan, and Elmer, at home), and one grandfather (Isaac Fisher, Soudersburg, Pa.). He was a member of the Maple Grove A.M. Church, Atglen, Pa. Funeral services were held at the home, June 12, in charge of Samuel Stoltzfus, and at the Millwood Church, near Gap, in charge of Isaac G. Kennel, Abner Stoltzfus, and John A. Kennel. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Swartz. (Supplementary to obituary published in issue of Sept. 2.)-Joseph J., son of the late Jacob and Katherine (Graber) Swartz, was born near Loogootee, Ind., Aug. 3, 1886; passed away at his home, near Turner, Mich., July 18, 1947; aged 60 y. 11 m. 15 d. Death was caused by coronary thrombosis. In his youth he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and was a member of the Riverside Mennonite Church, Twining, Mich. Funeral services were held July 22 at the home, in charge of Noah Swartzentruber, and at the church, in charge of Edwin Albrecht and Emanuel Swartzendruber. Texts: Heb. 1:1, 2; Rev. 14:13. Interment was made in the Whitney Twp. Cemetery.

Weaver.-Weldon Wayne, son of Oscar K. and Bessie (Hoover) Weaver, was born June 15, 1946; died as the result of an accident, Aug. 21, 1947; aged 1 y. 2 m. 6 d. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, 2 grandfathers, one grandmother, and many other relatives and friends. His stay on earth was short; but he will be greatly missed in the home. Funeral services were conducted by Ray F. Yoder and D. A. Yoder, at the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, near Goshen, Ind.

Weldy.-Alma, daughter of Joel and Martha (Myers) Dollman, was born in St. Joseph Co., Ind., Aug. 19, 1866; passed away Aug. 24, 1947; aged 81 y. 4 m. 5 d. On July 15, 1883 she was married to Henry Weldy. Two children (Otis and Mrs. George Horein) preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 daughters (Clara-Mrs. Aaron Myers, Goshen, Ind.; Mrs. Emma Mullet, and Anna-Mrs. Oliver Loucks, Wakarusa, Ind.), 2 sons (Noah and Cornelius of Wakarusa), 32 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, one brother, and many other relatives (including one niece, Della-Mrs. Mahlon Weaver, whom she and her husband reared in their home), and friends. In 1886 she and her husband united with the Mennonite Church, placing their membership with the Holdeman congregation, near Wakarusa. Her place in the church was seldom vacant as long as her health permitted her to attend. Funeral services were held on Aug. 26 at the home of her daughter (Anna) and at the Holdeman Church, in charge of Warren Shaum and D. D. Troyer. Text: Phil. 1:20. Interment was made in the North Union Cemetery.

Wenger.-David W., son of Samuel and Rebecca (Weaver) Wenger, was born in St. Joseph Co., Ind., March 8, 1884; died July 31, 1947; aged 63 y. 4 m. 23 d. In 1910 he moved to Ohio, and on Nov. 20, 1912 was married to Elsie Lehman, who preceded him in death in March, 1924. On Jan. 17, 1926 he was united in marriage to Ida Landis in the vicinity of Wooster, Ohio, where they lived until 1933. On Sept. 5, 1916 he was ordained to the ministry for the Chestnut Ridge and County Line church, near Orrville and Dalton, Ohio, in which capacity he continued to serve until the time of his death. Surviving are his wife (Ida), 3 brothers (Enos and Samuel, Goshen, Ind.; and Phares, Wakarusa, Ind.), 2 sisters (Lydia-Mrs. Eli Zimmerman, Goshen, Ind.; and Mary-Mrs. Joseph Ressler, Massillon, Ohio), and many other relatives and friends. One sister (Emma) and 2 brothers (John and Noah) preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Aug. 4 at the County Line Church, in charge of Abram and Elmer Good. Texts: II Tim. 4:6-8; Luke 10:2. Burial was made in the Martin Cemetery.

Witmer.-Anna, daughter of the late John and Mary Martin, was born near Orrville, Ohio, Jan. 8, 1870; died Aug. 2, 1947, near Columbiana, Ohio; aged 77 y. 6 m. 24 d. On Jan. 28, 1896 she was married to Daniel C. Witmer. One son (John M.), 3 grandchildren, 3 brothers (two infants and Jacob), 2 sisters (Emma-Mrs. Ezra Horst; and a twin, Fannie-Mrs. John Witmer) preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 sons and 2 daughters (Enos, Ezra, Ida-Mrs. Frank Vanpelt,Columbiana, Ohio; Owen, Dalton, Ohio; and Mary, at home), 29 grandchildren, one brother (Jonas, New Freedom, Pa.), and 3 sisters (Martha-Mrs. D. J. Martin, Dayton, Va.; Mary-Mrs. Samuel Rohrer, North Lima, Ohio; and Lizzie-Mrs. Ira Eberly, Orrville, Ohio). Early in life she united with the Mennonite Church. In June, 1916 her husband was ordained to the ministry. As long as her health permitted she served well as a minister's wife; but for many years she was an invalid. Funeral services were held at the home, Aug. 4, by Abram Smith, and at the Pleasant View Church in charge of Israel Snyder, Abram Good, and others. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Yoder.-Conrad Gaius, son of Jonas J. and Estella (Harshbarger) Yoder, Belleville, Pa., was born April 17, 1937; died Aug. 25, 1947; aged 10 y. 4 m. 8 d. He was accidentally drowned while swimming at Greenwood Furnace, where he had gone on an outing with some friends. Efforts were made to revive him, but to no avail. Surviving are his parents, one brother (Keith), and a large number of playmates and friends. He attended regularly the Locust Grove Mennonite Sunday School. He was respected for his clean speech and congenial disposition. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 27 at the home by Louis Peachey, and at the Locust Grove Church by John L. Mast, John B. Zook, and Emanuel B. Peachey. Texts: Isa. 55:8, 9; Ps. 90:5, 6. Interment was made in the neaby Locust Grove Cemetery.

Zehr.-Catharine, daughter of the late Christian and Barbara Gingerich, was born May 9, 1887; died Aug. 3, 1947; aged 60 y. 2 m. 24 d. In her youth she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Wellesley, Ont., A.M. Church, later transferring her membership to the Wilmot congregation, Baden, Ont. On Feb. 20, 1910 she was united in marriage to Noah Zehr, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (William, New Hamburg, Ont.; Daniel, Baden, Ont.), one daughter (Vera-Mrs. Oscar Brenneman, Philipsburg, Ont.), 5 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Aaron, Joseph, and Jacob, Kitchener, Ont.), and 2 sisters (Nancy-Mrs. Jonathan Jantzi and Elizabeth, of Wellesley). Funeral services were conducted at the home, by Michael S. Roth, and at the church, by Moses O. Jantzi and Peter Nafziger.

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Brubacher.-Israel M., son of Moses and Elizabeth (Musselman) Brubacher, was born near Heidelberg, Ont., March 15, 1884; died at Kitchener House of Refuge, Sept. 3, 1947; aged 63 y. 5 m. 19 d. In his youth he accepted Christ and united with the Mennonite Church. His parents, one sister (Susanna) and one brother (Moses) preceded him in death. Surviving are one sister (Lucinda) and 2 brothers (Menno and Simon). His life was a quiet and unpretentious one. Funeral services were conducted at the St. Jacob's, Ont., Mennonite Church, Sept. 5, in charge of Roy S. Koch. Interment was made at Three Bridges.

Kauffman.-Margaret Anne, daughter of Ben J. and Ferne (Hostetler) Kauffman, Aurora, Oreg., was born April 3, 1940; died Aug. 28, 1947; aged 7 y. 4 m. 25 d. Surviving are her parents, 3 brothers and one sister (Maurice, Hazel, Gary, and Adrian, at home), 3 grandparents (Mrs. Mattie Kauffman, Hubbard, Oreg.; Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Hostetler, Aurora, Oreg.), two great-grandmothers (Mrs. Salina Hartzler, Fairview, Mich.; and Mrs. Pauline Hostetler, Aurora, Oreg.), and a number of other relatives and friends. One sister (Arlene) preceded her in death in 1944. Although she suffered much, she was patient, smiling, and pleasant. Funeral services were held at the Zion Mennonite Church, Hubbard, Oreg., in charge of S. S. Hershberger and Edward Z. Yoder. Text: Mark 7:37. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Rediger.-Linda Kay, stillborn daughter of Merle and Erna Rediger, was buried on Sept. 8 in the Beemer Cemetery, Beemer, Nebr. Sam Oswald and Dan Birky were in charge of the services.

Schweitzer.-Harve, son of Jacob R. and Phoebe (Erb) Schweitzer, was born near Milford, Nebr., June 27, 1895; passed away at the St. Mary's Hospital, Pierre, S. Dak., July 13, 1947; aged 52 y. 16 d. At the age of seventeen he confessed Christ as his Saviour and was baptized at the East Fairview Mennonite Church near Milford, Nebr. At the time of his death he was a member of the Pleasant View congregation, near Miller, S. Dak. On Dec. 21, 1917 he was united in marriage to Alice Beckler, of Milford, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Merle, Miller, S. Dak.; Robert and Donald, both at home), 2 daughters (Mrs. Delmar Oldfield, of Miller; and Mrs. Cleve Schweitzer, Dorchester, Nebr.), his mother, one sister (Mrs. Dan Kennel, Huron, S. Dak.), 6 brothers (Ezra, Swanton, Nebr.; Bert, Emory, Homer, and William, of Milford; and Dan E., San Antonio, Tex.), and many other relatives and friends. His father, one sister (Matilda) and one brother (Alvin) preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church, July 16, in charge of William R. Eicher. Interment was made in the Miller Cemetery.

Shank.-Ella, daughter of the late Abram and Anna (Graybill) Haldeman, was born at Evendale, Pa., May 19, 1867; passed away at the home of her daughter (Cornelia Showalter), after a month's illness from heart trouble, July 25, 1947; aged 80 y. 2 m. 6 d. At the age of twelve she moved with her family to Winchester, Va. In 1889 she married Isaac B. Wenger and moved to Harrisonburg, Va. In 1896 her husband was ordained to the ministry and that same year he passed away, leaving her with three children. In 1933 she was married to Erasmus C. Shank, a minister, of Waynesboro, Va., who preceded her in death four years ago. Surviving are 2 daughters (Cornelia and Ruth-Mrs. A. L. Weaver, Harrisonburg, Va.), one brother (Cornelius R., Malvern, Pa.), 5 step-children (Mrs. Ollie Graybill, Goshen, Ind.; Jacob Shank, Evendale, Pa.; Mrs. Ira Showalter and Russel Shank, Waynesboro, Va.; and Clayton Shank, Harrisonburg, Va.), 8 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. One son (Cornelius) predeceased her in 1918. Funeral services were held July 27 at the Weaver Church, Dale Enterprise, Va., in charge of Joseph R. Driver, assisted by Samuel H. Rhodes. Burial was made in the nearby cemetery.

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Alderfer.-Charles J., son of Abram C. and Catherine (Johnson) Alderfer, Lederach, Pa., was born Nov. 24, 1946; passed away at his home, Aug. 18, 1947; aged 8 m. 25 d. Surviving are his parents, 4 grandparents (Mrs. and Mrs. Charles K. Johnson, Lederach, Pa.; and Mr. and Mrs. Levi L. Alderfer, Franconia, Pa.), 2 great-grandparents (John L. Johnson, Lederach, Pa.; and Mrs. Mary C. Clemmer, Franconia, Pa.). Funeral services were held Aug. 21 at the Salford Mennonite Church, near Harleysville, Pa., in charge of Rein Alderfer and Menno Souder. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Amstutz.-John G., son of Jonas and Barbara (Gerber) Amstutz, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Sept. 16, 1871; died Sept. 18, 1947; aged 76 y. 2 d. One son, one daughter, his parents, 3 brothers, and 7 sisters preceded him in death. Surviving are one brother (David), 4 daughters, and a number of other relatives. Funeral services were held Sept. 21 at the Martins Mennonite Church, Orrville, Ohio, in charge of Louis Amstutz, Jacob Neuenschwander, and Stanford Mumaw. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Hahn.-Daniel Franklin, son of Jacob and Ann (Eyman) Hahn, was born near Clarence Center, N.Y., June 22, 1873; died at his residence, south of Columbiana, Ohio, Sept. 4, 1947; aged 74 y. 2 m. 12 d. Death resulted unexpectedly from a heart condition. In 1896 he was united in marriage to Christina Blosser, who preceded him in death in 1901. On Feb. 3, 1906 he was united in marriage to Eva Lehman, who survives. To this union were born 3 children (Lyman J., and Mrs. Mary Levich, Los Angeles, Calif; and Elmer D., at home), all of whom survive. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren, one brother (Emmanuel, Denbigh, Va.), and many friends. His parents, 2 brothers, and one sister (Sarah-Mrs. Mahlon Lapp, missionary to India) predeceased him. At the age of eighteen he was baptized and received into the Mennonite Church. He was active in church work, having served as Sunday-school teacher and superintendent and as church trustee. He and his family lived at various times in Virginia, California, and Oregon. Funeral services were conducted at the home and at the North Lima, Ohio, Church, in charge of Paul Yoder and S. A. Yoder. Burial was made in the Midway Cemetery.

Hartzler.-Benjamin F., son of Jonathan B. and Martha (Yoder) Hartzler, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, May 11, 1867; passed away at his home, in Fairview, Mich., July 21, 1947; aged 80 y. 2 m. 10 d. Death followed a lingering illness caused by a heart ailment. On Dec. 21, 1893 he was united in marriage to Saloma Kauffman, of Lawrence Co., Pa., who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Tillie), one brother (Archie D. Hartzler, West Liberty, Ohio), and one sister (Martha-Mrs. John Kurtz, New Wilmington, Pa.). One son and one daughter preceded him in death in infancy. One brother and 4 sisters also predeceased him. As a young man he gave his heart to the Lord and united with the Mennonite Church, near West Liberty, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted at the home and at the Fairview Mennonite Church, in charge of M. S. Steiner and Harvey Handrich. Text: Job 3:17. Interment was made in the Fairview Cemetery.

Haverstick.-Lydia, daughter of John and Barbara Reinhart, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., March 23, 1872; passed away at her home, Aug. 9, 1947; aged 75 y. 4 m. 16 d. On Dec. 25, 1894 she was united in marriage to Enos S. Haverstick, who survives. Many friends also survive. She was a member of the Byerland Mennonite Church, Willow Street, Pa. Funeral services were held at the New Danville Church, near Lancaster, Pa., in charge of Henry Nauman and Maris Hess. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Hernley.-Samuel B., son of the late Christian and Catharina Hernley, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Feb. 8, 1866; passed away at his home, in Lexington, Pa., Aug. 11, 1947; aged 81 y. 6 m. 3 d. He was married to Barbara Witmer, who preceded him in death six years ago. Three children (Samuel, Katie, and Ella) also predeceased him. Surviving are 3 children (Annie-Mrs. Christ Risser, Lititz, Pa.; Levi W., Ephrata, Pa.; and Lizzie-Mrs. Elmer H. Wite with whom he resided). He was a member of the Mennonite Church for many years. Brief funeral services were held Aug. 11, at his late home and at the Hammercreek Church, Lititz, Pa., in charge of Parke Heller and John S. Hess. Text: II Tim. 4:6-8. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Kidder.-Jonas William, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kidder, was born in Ohio, Oct. 21, 1885; died at the St. Joseph Hospital, Minot, N. Dak., Sept. 6, 1947; aged 61 y. 10 m. 15 d. Death resulted from a stroke. As a youth he moved with his parents from Ohio to Nappanee, Ind. In June, 1906 he was married to Armeda May George, of Nappanee. Surviving are 4 brothers (Harry, Sylvanus, Lester, and Lloyd, all of Elkhart, Ind.), 3 sisters (Mrs. Edna Dehoff, Mrs. Maude McDaniels, and Mrs. Bertha Sappington, also of Elkhart), and many friends. One brother (Daniel) preceded him in death. Since 1912 he had lived in the vicinity of Surrey, N. Dak. He often attended services at the Mennonite Church and expressed a desire to unite with that group if he would get well. Funeral services were conducted at the Fairview Church, Sept. 10, with R. F. McLinay, pastor of the Baptist Church of Minot, and Floyd E. Kauffman in charge. Burial was made in the church cemetery.

Lefever.-Samuel M., son of the late Isaac E. and Margaret M. Lefever, was born in Paradise Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., Oct. 28, 1878; died at his home, in New Holland, Pa., June 29, 1947; aged 68 y. 8 m. 1 d. Death followed a three-year illness caused by heart trouble. Early in life he confessed Christ as his Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church. He was active in Sunday-school work, having served as the superintendent of the Mt. Pleasant Sunday School for many years. It was through his untiring efforts that a young people's meeting was started at the Paradise Church. He was united in marriage to Ida Leaman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Clarence L., Paradise, Pa.; and Earle H., Bareville, Pa.), one daughter (Anna M.-Mrs. Frank D. Christie), one sister (Lydia-Mrs. Henry Burkhard, Orrtanna, Pa.), and 8 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted July 3, at the home by Mahlon Witmer, and at the Paradise Church by Amos Weaver and Parke Book. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Longacre.-Horace S., son of the late Isaac and Susan (Shantz) Longacre, was born near Quakertown, Pa., June 20, 1889; died at Spring City, Pa., Aug. 28, 1947; aged 58 y. 2 m. 8 d. Death resulted from a heart attack. At the age of seventeen he united with the Swamp Mennonite Church, Shelly, Pa. On April 27, 1910 he was united in marriage to Anna Kolb, who survives. Also surviving are 6 daughters (Margaret-Mrs. Paul Y. Benner, Mabel, Lillian-Mrs. Claude Strunk, Edith-Mrs. David Yoder, Esther, and Anna Pearl), and 8 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sept. 1 at the Vincent Mennonite Church, Spring City, Pa., in charge of Henry Bechtel, Elias W. Kulp, and Elmer G. Kolb. Text: II Kings 20:1. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Miller.-Levi William, son of Merle and Irene (Roth) Miller, was born at the Warren Memorial Hospital, Friend, Nebr., July 11, 1947; died the same day. Surviving are the parents, 3 grandparents, one great-grandfather, and a number of other relatives. Funeral services were held July 12, at the home of the grandparents, in charge of J. E. Zimmerman. Interment was made in the East Fairview Cemetery, Milford, Nebr.

Schrock.-John C., son of Cyrus and Catherine (Yoder) Schrock, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., July 9, 1878; died Aug. 11, 1947; aged 69 y. 1 m. 2 d. Death resulted from heart trouble. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and was received into the Shore Mennonite Church, Shipshewana, Ind. On Sept. 14, 1901 he was married to Grace Miller, who preceded him in death on July 3, 1909. To this union were born one son (Ora, Centerville, Mich.), and one daughter (Ida-Mrs. Clem Mishler, at home). On Feb. 18, 1911 he was married to Polly (Hostetler) Miller. To this union was born one daughter (Mae-Mrs. Eli Miller, Archbold, Ohio). Surviving are his widow (Polly), one son and 2 daughters, 2 step-daughters (Celestia-Mrs. George Mishler, Lagrange, Ind.; and Maude-Mrs. Clayton Rheinheimer, Middlebury, Ind.), 2 step-sons (Amos Miller, Detroit, Mich.; and Lee J. Miller, Howe, Ind.), one brother (Dave Schrock, Haven, Kans.), one half-sister (Mrs. Anna Richardson, White Pigeon, Mich.), 4 half-brothers (Cornelius, Saginaw, Mich.; Enos, of Texas; Andrew, Kalona, Iowa; Sam, of Kansas), 3 step-brothers (Sam Bontrager, Topeka, Ind.; Harvey Bontrager, Middlebury, Ind.; and Edward Bontrager,Goshen, Ind.), 35 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. His parents and one half-sister (Mrs. Lizzie Miller) predeceased him. Funeral services were conducted at the home, Aug. 14, by Homer Miller, and at the Shore Church, by Josiah J. Miller, Percy Miller, and Henry Wyse.

Snyder.-Hilda Anita, daughter of Amos B. and Katy (Brubaker) Snyder, was born in Mahoning Co., Ohio, April 22, 1932; passed away at her home, on the Columbiana-Canfield Road, in Ohio, Aug. 25, 1947; aged 15 y. 4 m. 3 d. Surviving are her parents, 2 sisters (Margaret-Mrs. Elmer Lehman, and Viola), one grandmother (Mrs. Frank Snyder, of Ontario, Canada), and a large number of other relatives and friends. One sister (Naomi) and one half-brother (Clayton) preceded her in death. During her illness she felt her need of a Saviour and was baptized on June 29. She bore her suffering patiently. Funeral services were held at the home, Aug. 27, in charge of Moses G. Horst, and at the Pleasant View Church, North Lawrence, Ohio, in charge of Abram Good and Daniel Witmer. Text: Job 5:6, 7. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Sommerfeld.-John H., son of Heirich and Anna (Schroeder) Sommerfeld, was born near Alexanderwohl, South Russia, Nov. 17, 1872; passed away at the Bethesda Hospital, Goessel, Kans., Aug. 11, 1947; aged 74 y. 8 m. 24 d. At the age of two he came with his parents to the United States and settled on a farm near Goessel, Kans. When he was fourteen they moved to a farm near Canton, Kans., where he resided until the time of his death. At the age of twenty-three he was baptized and united with the Spring Valley Mennonite Church, near Canton. About one year before his death he became ill with cancer, and on April 27 suffered a paralytic stroke. From then on he was bedfast. On Jan. 29, 1901 he was united in marriage to Ora Young, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Herman and Lester, of Canton; and Charley, La Junta, Colo.), 5 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Lenhard and Ferdinand), 5 sisters (Mrs. Anna Pankratz, Mary, Kathryn, Helena, and Agnes), and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son (Ernest), 3 brothers, and one sister. Funeral services were conducted at the Spring Valley Church, in charge of Harry Diener, Edward Selzer, and Charles Diener.

Stutzman.-Harvey J., son of Jonathan and Lydia (Miller) Stutzman, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., in 1874; died at his home, east of Goshen, Ind., Sept. 19, 1947; aged 72 y. 8 m. 19 d. On Sept. 5, 1911 he was united in marriage to Pearl Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Clem, Goshen, Ind.; Velma-Mrs. Harley Schrock, Howe, Ind.; Mildred-Mrs. Duane Eichelberger, Buda, Ill.; Lulu, Esther, Agnes, and Doris, all of Goshen), 2 grandchildren, one brother (Earl, Wanatchee, Wash.), and one sister (Nora-Mrs. Samuel A. Yoder, Goshen, Ind.). Early in life he united with the Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, near Goshen, where funeral services were held, in charge of Ira S. Johns and Verle Hoffman. Interment was made in the Forest Grove Cemetery.

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