Bixler.-Orlo, eldest son of Daniel D. and Rosa (Welty) Bixler, was born near Kidron, in Wayne Co., Ohio, April 25, 1902; departed this life at the home of his parents near Seville, Ohio, April 4, 1949; aged 46 y. 11 m. 9 d. He was seventeen years old when he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour, was baptized and became a member of the Bethel Mennonite Church. In 1925 he went west for his health, and after spending about ten years there he returned home again. After some time he renewed his covenant with the Lord, was reinstated in fellowship with the Bethel congregation, and remained a faithful and devoted member until death. His desire was to remain and care for his aged and afflicted parents. He was a faithful and dutiful son, making many sacrifices for the benefit of the family. The last year he was afflicted with chronic nephritis. He bore his affliction very patiently to the end. Two infant brothers (Aldis and Wilson) preceded him in death. Surviving are his parents, one brother (Milo, at home), one sister (Dora Gummo, Barberton, Ohio), and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the home on April 6 by J. Robert Kreider and at the Bethel Church by Allen Bixler and S. D. Rohrer. Text: John 14:13. Interment was made in the Mennonite Church.

Elza.-Mary Elizabeth White was born Jan. 1, 1866; died Jan. 14, 1949; aged 83 y. 13 d. Her husband (William A. Elza) preceded her in death. Surviving are 4 sons (Nicholas, Joseph, Bales, of Whitmer, W. Va.; and James, Elkins, W. Va.), 4 daughters (Alpha Waybright, Harlen Thompson, Pearlie Nelson, Whitmer, W. Va.; Lizzie, Columbus, (Ohio), 42 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great-grandchildren, one half brother (Grover White, Flemington, W. Va.), 2 half sisters (Rosa Davis, Harrisonburg, Va.; and Delia White, Job, W. Va.), and a large number of other relatives and friends. She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted by Hiram Weaver and Richard Weaver at the Whitmer Methodist Church. Interment was made near Whitmer, W. Va.

Gerber.-Silas, son of Abraham and veronica (Hostetler) Gerber, was born July 4, 1857; passed away at the home of one of his daughters, in Howard Co., Ind., April 16, 1949; aged 91 y. 9 m. 12 d. Although he had been failing physically, he was able to be up and about. Death was caused by a heart attack. Mentally he was alert; he read a great deal, being intensely interested in prophecy. He united with the Mennonite Church as a young man and was a member of the Howard-Miami congregation, Amboy, Ind., continuously for seventy years of more. His parents were early settlers of the Howard-Miami community. On June 30, 1878, he was married to Lucinda Penrod. They were the parents of 7 children, of whom 2 daughters (Paulina Kendall and Ada Kaufman) survive. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He outlived all his brothers and sisters. After the death of his first wife in 1913, he married Fannie Spiker, who died on Feb. 12, 1939. Funeral services were held at the Howard-Miami Church on April 18, in charge of A. G. Horner. Text: II Cor. 5:1. Burial was made in the near-by Hershberger Cemetery.

Landes.-Anna D., daughter of the late Daniel and Susie (Dirks) Myers, was born in Doylestown Twp., Pa., Nov. 28, 1897; passed away at the Doylestown, Pa., Emergency Hospital, Feb. 12, 1949; aged 51 y. 2 m. 14 d. For about a year she was afflicted with a heart ailment and was bedfast the last month. On Jan. 29 she was taken to the hospital, where she suffered a stroke four days later and lapsed into unconsciousness. On Nov. 28, 1916, she was united in marriage to Jonas S. Landes, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons and 2 daughters (Daniel, Fountainville, Pa.; Florence-Mrs. Orie Kindy, Doylestown, Pa.; Jonas, Clayton, and Rachel, at home), one foster daughter (Margaret Reynolds, at home), 6 grandchildren, 3 brothers and 2 sisters (Samuel, Ida-Mrs. Henry Swartley, Elsie-Mrs. Charles Kulp, Clayton, and Alfred), 3 half brothers and 2 half sisters (Henry, James, Jesse, Laura-Mrs. Orville Moyer, and Jane Kulp), and many other relatives and friends. One half sister (Sara) preceded her in death. On July 5, 1914, she united with the Doylestown Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful member. She was a kind and loving wife and mother, showing great concern for the welfare of her children and grandchildren. Funeral services were held Feb. 16 at the home by Silas Graybill and at the Doylestown Church by Joseph Gross and Oliver Nyce. Text: Phil. 1:21-24. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Porter.-Edward Kenneth Porter was born in Grundy Center, Iowa, April 10, 1889; died April 7, 1949, following an operation for biliary obstruction; aged 59 y. 11 m. 28 d. In 1911 he moved to Canada, homesteading at Richmond, Sask., until he moved to Alberta in 1933. On June 27, 1935, he was married to Nora Mitchell, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Gary Edward, Lorraine Yvonne, Delores Charmaine), one brother (W. R., Indianapolis, Ind.), and one sister (Mrs. William Lightfoot, Brush Prairie, Wash.). In 1936 he received his diploma from the National College of Massage and Physiotherapy in Chicago, and in 1848 obtained an N.D. degree from the Naturopathic Association. For sixteen years he had an office in Duchess, Alta., where he carried on a widely known practice. He was baptized in the Presbyterian Church at the age of twelve and became a member of the Mennonite Church near the close of his life. Funeral services were held April 10 at the Duchess Mennonite Church by C. J. Ramer and H. B. Ramer. Text: Eccl. 7:1. Interment was made in the Duchess Cemetery.

Roth.-Lydia, daughter of Joseph and Mattie Stauffer, was born at Milford, Nebr., Jan. 25, 1883; passed away at her home near Tofield, Alta., April 8, 1949; aged 66 y. 2 m. 13 d. Death was caused by a heart attack. On Feb. 20, 1902, she was united in marriage to Valentine Roth, who predeceased her on Feb. 25, 1931. In 1910 they moved to a farm near Tofield, which was her home until the time of her passing. In her early years she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church as Milford, Nebr. She was a faithful Christian mother, concerned about her family and active in the work of the church. One brother, one sister, and one grandchild died in infancy. Surviving are 5 sons (Melvin, Wellman, Iowa; Reuben, Wauseon, Ohio; Roy, Joseph, and George, Tolfield, Alta.), 4 daughters (Mattie-Mrs. Edwin Sitler, Martha-Mrs. Melvin Sitler, both of Camrose, Alta.; Grace-Mrs. Melvin Lehman, and Florence-Mrs. Leonard King, Tolfield), 22 grandchildren, 5 sisters, 2 brothers, and a large number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at the Salem Mennonite Church, near Tolfield, by J. B. Stauffer and M. D. Stutzman. Texts: Job 37; Micah 2:10. Burial was made in the cemetery near by.

Schiedel.-Mary, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Hefky, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., May 26, 1859; died at Galt, Ont., Hospital, after a lengthy illness, April 10, 1949; age 89 y. 10 m. 14 d. The immediate cause of her death was a fall in her home a few days previous. Her husband (Menno Schiedel) passed away seventeen years ago. Two sons (Lanson and John) also predeceased her. Surviving are one son (Allen Kossuth, Ont.), one daughter (Ida-Mrs. Jacob Randall, Kossuth), 23 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and one brother (John C., Drayton, Ont.) Sixty-four years ago she was converted; she united with the Cressman Mennonite congregation, Breslau, Ont., remaining faithful through a long pilgrimage. She was the oldest member of the congregation, both in age and length of membership. She was ever ready to tell the story of her conversion, and her last testimony was one of determination to hold on to the end of the journey. Funeral services were held on April 13 at the Cressman Church, in charge of J. W. Witmer and Oscar Burkholder. Text: Job 19:25.

Yoder.-Mary Kay, daughter of Rufus and Wilma Yoder, of Hutchinson, Kans., was born Dec. 6, 1948; died Dec. 10, 1948; aged 4 d. Her parents, 2 brothers (Leonard and Willard), 4 grandparents, and many other relatives and friends survive. A short funeral service was conducted by Harry A. Diener at the home. Burial was made in the Yoder Mennonite Cemetery.

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Augsburger.-Elizabeth, daughter of John and Nancy (Culp) Shank, was born July 20, 1871; passed away at the home of her daughter (Mrs. Nelson Beck), near West Liberty, Ohio, April 8, 1949; aged 77 y. 8 m. 18 d. In early youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Zion Mennonite Church, near Bluffton, Ohio, later transferring her membership to the Central congregation, Elida, Ohio, where she remained a faithful member until death. On Dec. 19, 1893 she was united in marriage to Amos Augsburger, who passed away Dec. 29, 1945. Surviving are 2 children (Raymond, Lima, Ohio; Elnora-Mrs. Nelson Beck, West Liberty, Ohio), 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Rufus Basinger, Pandora, Ohio; and Mrs. Mary Porter, Ashland, Oreg.), one brother (David C., Lomita, Calif.), and a large number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Salem Church, Elida, Ohio, April 11 by M. L. Troyer, assisted by Walter Stuckey, Daniel Augsburger, and Andrew Brenneman. Text: Zech. 14:7.

Geissinger.-Lorraine, daughter of Darwin and Sara (Halteman) Geissinger, of Souderton, Pa., was born at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., March 5, 1949; died March 6, 1949; aged 13 hours. Surviving are her parents one brother (La Verne), 4 grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Geissinger, Quakertown, Pa.; and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Halteman, Telford, Pa.). A short funeral service was held at the grave in the burial grounds of the Swamp Mennonite Church, near Steinsburg, Pa., by John G. Gehman and Abram D. Yoder.

Gruber.-Anna L., daughter of Charles A. and Louise (Angle) Shupp, was born Jan. 23, 1873; died at the home of her son (Walter), near Charlton, Md., April 3, 1949; aged 76 y. 2 m. 11 d. She was the widow of Samuel L. Gruber. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Daisy Albert and Clara, of Charlton), 3 sons ( Howard, Big Spring, Md.; Walter P., Charlton, Md.; and Bruce, Reisterstown, Md.), one sister (Mrs. Mazie Stouffer, Hagerstown, Md.), 3 brothers (Clarence E. and Raleigh, Hagerstown, Md.; and Andrew, of Charlton), 15 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Clear Spring, Md., Mennonite Church for many years. Funeral services were held April 7 at the home and at the Clear Spring Church, with John D. Risser, Samuel R. Eby, and Moses K. Horst in charge. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Hertzler.-Elsie Marie, daughter of Isaac D. and Fannie (Nafzinger) Hertzler, was born at Long Green, Md., Jan. 10, 1886; died at her late home, Denbigh, Va., March 22, 1949; aged 63 y. 2 m. 12 d. Surviving are 3 brothers (Henry P. and Moses L., both of Denbigh, Va.; and Leroy, Lancaster, Pa.), and a number of nieces and nephews, and other relatives. At the age of twelve she moved with her family to Denbigh, Va., where she continued to reside. At the same age she accepted Christ and united with the Mennonite Church, of which she remained a faithful member until death. Funeral services were held at the Warwick River Church, Denbigh, on March 25, in charge of Truman H. Brunk and George R. Brunk.

Hostetter.-Catherine, daughter of Joseph and Lavina Kornhaus, was born near Morrison, Ill., July 16, 1877; died at Denbigh, Va., March 22, 1949; aged 71 y. 8 m. 6 d. At the age of fifteen she accepted Christ as her Saviour and was baptized by John Nice, of Morrison, Ill. She frequently spoke to her children of the joy of this salvation experience. Her fidelity to Christ and the Mennonite Church grew with the years, and death found her peaceful in spirit and strong in hope. At the age of sixteen she moved with her family to Roseland, La. In 1895 she was married to Samuel Elias Hostetter. One son (Joseph) predeceased her in infancy, and the youngest member of the family (David) at the age of twenty-five. Surviving are her husband, 3 sons, 9 daughters, 3 brothers, one sister, and 26 grandchildren. She was a self-sacrificing mother, whose primary concern was the welfare of others. Her hands were worn from honest toil and labors of love for her family and the needy. In her last illness she was brave and patient amid pain. Funeral services were held at the Warwick River Church, Denbigh, Va., on March 24, in charge of Truman H. Brunk and George R. Brunk.

Schlegel.-William, son of Joseph and Mary Schlegel, was born near Milford, Nebr., Jan. 13, 1880; passed away at his farm home near Milford, April 22, 1949; aged 69 y. 3 m. 9 d. On Feb. 23, 1898, he was married to Sarah Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Joe, Columbus, Nebr.), 3 daughters (Mrs. Menno Oswald and Mrs. Harry Schweitzer, Dorchester, Nebr.; and Mrs. Steve Harris, Milford, Nebr.), 12 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers, 3 sisters, and many other relatives and friends. One infant daughter (Goldie) preceded him in death. As a young man he accepted Christ as his Saviour and joined the East Fairview congregation, near Milford, Nebr. On Sept. 15, 1910, he was ordained to the ministry by his father. To this charge he remained faithful until death, serving the East Fairview congregation for a number of years, then the Miller, S. Dak., congregation, and until the time of his death, the Milford A.M. congregation, in Nebraska. He preached his last sermon on April 3, using Gen. 3:9 as his text. He was very much interested in bringing the Gospel to neglected rural places. His death came very unexpectedly, but he was resigned to the Lord's will. II Tim. 1:12 was very meaningful to him. His last few days were given to prayer and communion with the Lord, in which he asked his family and others to join. His testimony during his illness was a warning to the sinner and a comfort to the Christian. Funeral services were conducted April 25 at the Milford, Nebr., A.M. Church, in charge of W. A. Eicher. Text: Rev. 14:13. Other ministers taking part were J. E. Zimmerman, William R. Eicher, P. R. Kennel, Fred Raeb., Ezra Roth, George S. Miller, Alvin Gascho, John Troyer, and Ammon Miller. Interment was made in the Milford A.M. Cemetery.

Schrock.-Andrew A., son of Andrew and Kathryn (Kramer) Schrock, was born in Alsace-Lorraine, France, Oct. 28, 1863; passed away at his home in Metamore, Ill., April 7, 1949; aged 85 y. 5 m. 9 d. On Jan. 12, 1888, he was united in marriage to Barbara Bachman, who preceded him in death. One son (Joel) also predeceased him. Surviving are 7 children (Emanuel, Washburn, Ill.; Elizabeth, Peoria, Ill; William, Daniel, David, Andrew, and Kathryn, Metamora, Ill.), 15 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers and one sister (Joseph C., Flanagan, Ill.; Peter B., Lowpoint, Ill.; and Mollie, Eureka, Ill.). At the age of six he emigrated with his parents from France to the United States. He later established his home on a farm near Metamora, where he spent the greater part of his life. He was baptized and received into the membership of the Roanoke Mennonite Church by Christian Ropp in 1878. On July 8, 1894, he was ordained to the office of minister by Joseph Bachman, and to the office of bishop by John Smith on April 24, 1898. He served as bishop of the Metamora congregation for forty-three years, serving faithfully until declining age and failing health demanded that he relinquish his responsibility as a leader in the church. During his last years of active service in the work of the Lord, he served as bishop of the Timber Church, near Kalona, Iowa, and the Roanoke Church, near Eureka, Ill, in addition to his local church responsibilities. He served in humility and sincerity, for he had the spiritual welfare of souls at heart. He had a kind, sympathetic disposition. According to a record that he kept, he baptized a total of 314 converts, officiated in 93 wedding ceremonies, ordained 5 ministers and 4 bishops. Funeral services were held April 10 at the Metamora Church, in charge of H. R. Schertz, assisted by Ezra Yordy. Interment was made in the Harmony Cemetery.

Transcriber's note: "Metamore" as in the original.

Yoder.-Susan, daughter of Benjamin B. and Lydia (Troyer) Miller, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind.; died at Midland, Mich., April 18, 1949; aged 75 y. 3 m. 7 d. In her youth she accepted Christ as Lord and united with the Mennonite Church, in which faith she died. On Dec.13, 1897, near Inman, Kans., she was united in marriage to Ezra M. Yoder, who preceded her in death, as did also her parents, one son, 5 brothers, and 2 sisters. Surviving are 5 sons and 2 daughters (Ernest, Nottawa, Mich.; Myrtle-Mrs. George Yoder, Clarence, Harvey, Reuben, Chester, and Mildred-Mrs. Russel Moore, Midland, Mich.), one sister (Anna Jones, Waukomis, Okla.), 27 grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. On Feb. 2 she suffered a light stroke, from which she never fully recovered, being bedfast the last two months. She bore her sickness with patience, expressing herself as being ready and waiting for the Lord to call her home. Funeral services were in charge of Floyd F. Bontrager, assisted by Albert Wyse. Burial was made in the Poseyville Cemetery.

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Anderson.-Amelia, daughter of Daniel C. and Elizabeth (Miller) Yutzy, was born at Arthur, Ill., Dec. 24, 1891; died at Sarasota, Fla., April 23, 1949, aged 57 y. 3 m. 29 d. In her youth she accepted Christ and remained faithful until death. She was married to Noah Anderson, at Arthur, Ill., on Feb. 18, 1918. To this union was born a son, who died in infancy. One adopted son (Robert), one brother (Lewis), and one sister (Malinda-Mrs. Jake Marner, Loogootee, Ind.), preceded her in death. Surviving are her husband, an adopted daughter (Josephine), 3 sisters (Mary-Mrs. David Troyer and Anna-Mrs. Steve Miller, both of Arthur, Ill.; and Katie-Mrs. John Miller), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted in the Middlebury, Ind., community on April 2.

Dettwiler.-Abraham K., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Abraham W. Dettwiler, was born near Floradale, Ont., Oct. 20, 1862; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., after a brief illness, May 4, 1949; aged 86 y. 6 m. 14 d. He spent some of his early years in Michigan, took up residence in St. Jacobs, Ont., in 1913 and lived there until his death. On March 12, 1893, he was united in marriage to Veronica Sauder, who preceded him in death nearly twelve years ago. To this union were born 8 children, 3 of whom died in infancy. Surviving are 3 daughters (Sevilla, St. Jacobs, Ont.; Mrs. Annie Ramer. Markham, Ont.; and Laura-Mrs. Eden Cressman, St. Jacobs), 2 sons (Enos, West Montrose, Ont.; and Reuben, Floradale, Ont.), one sister (Mrs. Elizabeth Culp, Wakarusa, Ind.), 16 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church from his youth. Funeral services were held at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church on May 6, in charge of Roy S. Koch.

Farrel.-Roy L., son of John and Susan (Nagle) Farrel, was born Aug. 3, 1893; departed this life March 22, 1949, in the St. Joseph Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., where he had been a patient for two weeks; aged 55 y. 7 m. 19 d. Death followed a series of paralytic strokes. He was a member of the Strasburg Mennonite Church, having given his heart to the Lord in his early years. Surviving are his wife (Verna Hershey), one daughter (Elsie Mae). He had formerly been married to Edna Kreider, who passed away Oct. 18, 1935. From this union there survive 6 children (Emory K., Scranton, Pa.; S. Arlene-Mrs. Enos R. Peifer, Kirkwood, Pa.; Roy L., Jr., Dorothy E., Paul K., at home; and Erma Jean, of Scottdale, Pa.) and one grandchild. Also surviving are 3 brothers (Aaron and George, Lancaster, Pa.; Enos, Soudersburg, Pa.) and one sister (Bertha-Mrs. Charles Butz, Lancaster, Pa.). He was a kind and tenderhearted husband and father. Funeral services were conducted at the Brown Funeral Home in Paradise and at the Strasburg Mennonite Church on March 26 by Amos W. Weaver and Emory H. Herr. Text: Ps. 8; Thess. 4:13. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Gingerich.-Lydia, daughter of David and Mary (Swartzendruber) Reber, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, April 1, 1880; died April 24, 1949; aged 69 y. 7 d. She lived in the same community all her life. In 1897 she was baptized and received into the fellowship of the Lower Deer Creek Amish Mennonite Church, where she remained a faithful member until death. On Nov. 15, 1900, she was united in marriage to John Gingerich, who preceded her in death on May 18, 1948. Surviving are 5 children Melvin, Goshen, Ind.; Ralph, Wellman, Iowa; Mary-Mrs. Chris Marner, Kalona, Iowa; Fanny-Mrs. Herman Smucker, Kalona, Iowa; and Alta-Mrs. Wm. Kauffman, Pigeon, Mich.), 13 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Joseph, Shelbyville, Ill.; Joel, Wellman, Iowa; George, Iowa City, Iowa; Noah, Milford, Nebr.), and 3 sisters (Barbara-Mrs. William Detweiler, Oxford, Iowa; Lizzie-Mrs. Edward Schmucker, Wellman, Iowa; and Nancy-Mrs. Guy Weidlein, also of Wellman). On Feb. 20, 1949, she suffered a severe heart attack, remaining in a critical condition until death. She was awake of the seriousness of her illness and often expressed to her children her desire to be taken. During the last seven years of her husband's life when he was confined to his bed because of paralytic strokes, she faithfully ministered to his needs, never complaining about the heavy load that was hers to carry. This service to her companion was only one of many expressions of her unselfish life which was devoted to the welfare of her family, her friends, and her church. Funeral services were held at the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church on April 26, with Samuel Nafziger and John Y. Swartzendruber in charge. Burial was made in the Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

Groff.-Benjamin B., son of the late Jacob and Maria (Buckwalter) Groff, was born near Witmer, Lancaster Co., Pa., Dec. 10, 1867; died unexpectedly March 25, 1949, at the home of his daughter and granddaughter (Mrs. Clarence Becker), near Lancaster, Pa., where he resided; aged 81 y. 3 m. 15 d. Death resulted during the night from a coronary occlusion. He was a member of the Mellinger Mennonite Church. His wife (Annie Herr Groff), died Dec. 31, 1941. Surviving are 5 children (Mrs. Elizabeth G. Meck, John II, Fannie M.-Mrs. Grant H. Noll, Anna M.-Mrs. Roy W. Stoner, and Benjamin R., all of Lancaster, Pa.), 12 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Mary B. Herr, Lancaster, Pa.), and a brother (David B., also of Lancaster). Funeral services were held at the home by Harry Lefever and at the Willow Street Church by W. A. Masteller and David Landis. Text: Zech. 14:7. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Handrich.-Fay Marie, daughter of David E. and Essa Hopkins, was born Sept. 26, 1895, departed from this life March 9, 1949; aged 53 y. 5 m. 13 d. She was one of a family of eight children. On May 30, 1915, she was united in marriage to Arnold H. Handrich, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Mrs. Lois Peters, San Francisco, Calif.; Mrs. Wanda Atherton, Ellsworth E., and Robert L., Fairview, Mich.), 5 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mrs. Bernice Stitt and Mrs. Fern McNeely, Fairview; Mrs. Beatrice Anjakos, Saginaw, Mich.; and Mrs. Clare Gardner, Alpena, Mich.), many other relatives and friends. One daughter (Gwendolyn) preceded her in death. In early girlhood she united with the Baptist Church at McKinley, Mich., later uniting with the Fairview, Mich., Mennonite Church, of which she remained a faithful member. She was a devoted wife and mother, a loving sister, and a faithful friend. She is remembered for her kindness and generosity and for her devotion to the care and consolation of others. Her death resulted from an automobile accident which occurred near Waynesville, Mo., on March 9, while she and her husband, who was also injured, were returning from a several months' visit to their daughter in California. Funeral services were held at Fairview on March 18 by Harvey Handrich, cousin of her husband. Text: "There is but a step between me and death."

Hershberger.-Glenn Leroy, son of O. O. and Clara Mae (Brenneman) Hershberger, was born at Tofield, Alta., Canada, Feb. 23, 1921; died suddenly while teaching geometry on April 25, 1949, at Hesston College. Hesston, Kans.; aged 28 y, 2 m. 2 d. Death was caused by acute ventricular fibrillation. Glenn was conscientious, diligent, patient, and dependable. From the time of his acceptance of Christ at the age of ten years, the church and her activities received his devoted service. For several years he was active in the work among the Negroes of Newton, Kans. He served two summers in Bible school work at Hannibal, Mo., and for two years was Sunday-school superintendent at the Pennsylvania congregation near Hesston. At the age of fourteen he moved with his parents to High River, Alta., where his father was called to the ministry. He graduated from the Academy department at Hesston College in 1941. The following fall his parents moved to Hesston and Glenn continued his work, graduating from junior college in 1943. In 1944 he took a Bible course at Hesston. While completing his college work at Bethel College in Newton, majoring in mathematics and science, he served as hall manager at Hesston College, as well as teaching part time during his last year in college. He graduated from Bethel College in 1946, spent one summer at Goshen College, Goshen, Ind., and the summer of 1948 at Kansas University, Lawrence, Kans., in graduate study. In 1946 he was elected to the faculty of Hesston College and Bible School, where he was teaching mathematics and science, when the Lord took him. On June 30, 1946, he was united in marriage to Lois Irene Diller, to whom he was a faithful husband in devotion and companionship. A daughter (Evelyn Irene) was born to them on July 3, 1947, and died the following day. Surviving are his devoted wife, his parents, one sister and 3 brothers (Mrs. Lloyd Rodgers, Howard, James, and John, all of Hesston), one grandmother (Mrs. Barbara Brenneman, also of Hesston), and a large number of relatives and friends. His early and sudden death was due to a heart defect resulting from a severe heart infection, acute rheumatic fever, which he suffered at the age of fifteen. In recent years he had continued very active although restricted in physical activity. He was getting along well until a few weeks before his death, when his heart showed signs of failure but responded well to rest and tonic. After Easter vacation he was permitted to teach his classes, which he enjoyed doing very much. Funeral services were held April 27 at the home by M. A. Yoder and in Hess Memorial Hall by Earl Burkwalter and Nelson E. Kauffman. Burial was made in the Pennsylvania Mennonite church cemetery, with services by Dr. Fred Brenneman.

Hoover.-Nancy, daughter of Christopher and Magdalena (Houser) Hoover, was called to rest on April 14, 1949, in her eighty-fourth year. The eldest of three daughters, she is survived by 2 sisters (Mary, at home; and Barbara-Mrs. Robert Smith, on the home farm), one niece, a grandnephew, and a grandniece. At an early age she united with the Mennonite Church (at the time of services held by J. S. Coffman in South Cayuga, Ont.), and was a faithful member. Funeral services were held at the home on April 17 and at the South Cayuga Church, with S. F. Coffman and A. L. Fretz officiating. Text: John 11:25. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Huber.-Levi B., son of the late David B. and Fannie (Bomburger) Huber, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Jan. 12, 1861; died at his home, Neffsville, Pa., March 13, 1949; aged 88 y. 2 m. 1 d. Death occurred very suddenly from a heart attack. On Nov. 13, 1883, he was united in marriage to the late Elizabeth Kreider Stauffer. His late home was with his granddaughter (Mrs. Earl M. Wert) and her husband. He was blessed with good health and strength from which he was thankful. He found much pleasure in the things of nature and was always busy on his little farm. In early years he accepted Christ as his Saviour. He took an active part in Sunday-school and church activities, having had perfect attendance during the last eleven years of his life. Surviving are 6 children (Cora S.-Mrs. John G. Martin, Anna S.-Mrs. Jonas H. Wikerd, Henry S., David S., Enos S., and John S., all living near Landis Valley, Lancaster Co., Pa.), 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one brother (David D., Elverson, Pa.), and one sister (Mary D. Brubaker, East Petersburg, Pa.), one daughter and two sons preceded him in death. Funeral services were held March 16 at the Landis Valley Mennonite Church. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Hunsperger.-Delman, son of Moses and Elizabeth (Snyder) Hunsperger, was born in Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont., April 20, 1870; died at his home Jan. 11, 1949; after a lingering illness, aged 78 y. 8 m. 21 d. He spent his youth in Wilmot Twp. On Dec. 10, 1902, he was married to Lydia Ann Nahrgang, also of Wilmot. They lived their entire married life in the vicinity of Preston, Ont. In early manhood he accepted Christ and united with the Mennonite Church. The greater part of his life he was in fellowship with the Wanner congregation, where he was a member at the time of his death. Surviving are his wife, 2 daughters and one son (Mary-Mrs. Cecil Gingrich, Kitchener, Ont.; Edna, senior at Goshen College, and Enan, who lives on the home farm), 6 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Lovina Cober, Stayner, Ont.). One brother and 3 sisters (Veronica, Susanna-Mrs. David Geiger, Hespeler, Ont.; Magdalena, Kitchener; Jonas, Wilmot Twp.) predeceased her. Funeral services were held at the Wanner Mennonite Church on Jan. 13, in charge of J. W. Witmer, assisted by Merle Shantz. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Kauffman.-Leland Clair, son of Niles and Vesta (Johns) Kauffman, was born Nov. 11, 1948; passed away April 26, 1949; aged 5 m. 15 d. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Kenneth and Charles, at home), 3 sisters (Carolyn, Marybelle, Marcelle, all at home), 4 grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. John Overholt, Clarksville, Mich., and Mr. and Mrs. Ira S. Johns, Goshen, Ind.), any many other relatives. His departure was quite sudden and unexpected. Funeral services were held on April 28 at the home, in charge of Ira S. Johns and Galen I. Johns, his grandfather and uncle, and at the Clinton Frame Church, in charge of Verle Hoffman and Vernon Bontreger. Burial was made in the Clinton Union Cemetery.

Leatherman.-Ellen, daughter of Abner and Lydia (Moyer) Landis, was born near Pipersville, Bucks Co., Pa., Jan. 12, 1874; departed from this life April 18, 1949; aged 75 y. 3 m. 6 d. She died at the home of her daughter (Elsie) near Souderton, Pa., where she had resided nearly two years. An invalid for at least eight years, she suffered hardening of the arteries followed by paralysis of the throat, which she endured very patiently for almost a week. On Dec. 16, 1893, she was united in marriage to John S. Leatherman, who survives. In 1894 she joined the Mennonite Church at Deep Run, Pa., and was faithful until death. To this union were born 8 children, one of whom died in infancy. Surviving are 7 children (Elizabeth and Abner, Perkasie, Pa.; Jacob, Collegeville, Pa.; Paul, Perkasie; Lydia-Mrs. Milton Keeler, Perkasie; Sara-Mrs. Russel Moyer, Telford, Pa.; Elsie-Mrs. Curtis Freed, Souderton, Pa.), and 22 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the funeral parlor and at the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church on April 23 by Wilson Moyer and Joseph Gross. Text: Rev. 21:4. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Leis.-Joseph L., son of the late Christian and Catherine (Lichty) Leis, was born near Wellesley, Ont., March 21, 1876; passed away at his home, Kitchener, Ont., April 8, 1949; aged 73 y. 17 d. Death followed an eight-week illness resulting from a stroke. In his youth he united with the Amish Mennonite Church at Wellesley, Ont. In 1903 he was married to Mary Albrecht, after which he left the farm and engaged in carpenter work. In 1931 he moved with his family to Kitchener. The following year he united with the First Mennonite Church. Surviving are his wife and 8 daughters (Clara-Mrs. Enos Steinman, Baden, Ont.; Kate-Mrs. Aaron Zehr, Wellesley, Ont.; Marion-Mrs. Arthur Freund, Kitchener, Ont.; Alma-Mrs. William Paddon, Gulph, Ont.; Alice-Mrs. John Henry, Florence-Mrs. Walter Schrock, Verna-Mrs. John Wynosky, and Wilma-Mrs. Clifford Schiedel, all of Kitchener, Ont.), 27 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Simon, Gadshill, Ont.; David and Amos, Wellesley, Ont.) and 2 sisters (Mrs. Sarah Wahl, Kitchener, Ont.; and Mrs. Daniel Gerber, Crosshill, Ont.). Two young children (Clarence and Edna) preceded him in death. He remained in fellowship with the First Mennonite Church, having expressed peace with God during his last illness and giving evidence of being ready to meet his Creator and Redeemer. Funeral services were held April 11 at the First Mennonite Church, with burial in the adjoining cemetery, in charge of Oscar Burkholder assisted by Merle Shantz.
Meyers.-Samuel S. Meyers was born at Lagrange, Ind., April 27, 1877; passed away at his home in Akron, N.Y., April 25, 1949; aged 71 y. 11 m. 29 d. In his youth he united with the Townline Mennonite Church. In 1903 he was married to Emma Hooley. In 1918 he and his family moved to New York to make their home, residing in Akron for the past ten years. Surviving are his wife, 2 sons and 3 daughters (Nathan, Akron, N.Y.; Alta-Mrs. Daniel Christner, Alden, N.Y.; Martha-Mrs. Ezra Lichti, Pavilion, N.Y.; Gennie-Mrs. Kenneth Walker, Lockport, N.Y.; and Paul, also of Lockport), 16 grandchildren, and one sister. Funeral services were conducted by D. Edward Diener at the Clarence Center Mennonite Church. Interment was made in the Good Cemetery.

Miller.-Lydia E., daughter of the late Joseph and Lydia (Zook) Davis, was born in Lawrence Co., Pa., April 12, 1891; passed from this life April 22, 1949; aged 58 y. 9 d. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and joined the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, of which she remained a faithful member until death. She was cheerful during her sickness and enjoyed visiting with those who called. On Feb. 23, 1910, she was united in marriage to John H, Miller, who survives. To this union were born 2 sons and one daughter (Harold F., New Castle, Pa.; Mrs. Thurman Kauffman and Clarence L., both of Volant, Pa.). Also surviving are one sister (Mrs. Elizabeth Shantz, Thomas, Okla.), one brother (Elmer Kurtz, New Castle, Pa.), and 9 grandchildren. She was a faithful wife and a loving mother. Funeral services were held at the church by David Steiner, of North Lima, Ohio, and the local ministers. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Musselman.-Rhoda, daughter of Samuel Z. and Ruth (Batterman) Musselman, was born near Gettysburg, Pa., Feb. 10, 1932; died April 10, 1949; aged. 17 y. 2 m. One brother (Lloyd) preceded her in death seven years ago. Surviving are her parents, 4 sisters, and 4 brothers (Richard and Arthur, Gettysburg, Pa.; Glenn and Esther, attending Goshen College; Miriam, Belleville, Pa.; Melvin, Martha, and Ruthann, at home). She confessed Christ during a series of meetings held by Wilbur Yoder in December, 1943, and was a member of the Bethel Mennonite Church, Mummasburg, Pa. Funeral services were conducted by Paul Lantz. Text: Mark 5:39. Burial was made in the Mummasburg Cemetery.

Paul.-John Connelly Paul was born Nov. 25, 1883, at East Petersburg, Pa.; died at the Mt. Pleasant, Pa., Hospital May 2, 1949; aged 65 y. 5 m. 7 d. Death resulted from peritonitis caused by an accident suffered in the repair of an automobile. When he was two years old his father died and the home was broken up. He was reared by Henry and Annie Hostetler, was converted and became a member of the Mennonite Church at East Petersburg, remaining a member of the Mennonite Church until death. On Aug. 8, 1906, he was married to Barbara R. Hernley. They became the parents of 6 children, of whom 2 died in infancy. Surviving are his wife, one daughter and 3 sons (Ella-Mrs. David Honsaker, Scottsdale, Pa.; John H, at home; Donald, Wilkinsburg, Pa.; Milford, of Scottsdale), 5 sisters (Annie Hess, Strasburg, Pa.; Katie Shaub, Lititz, Pa.; Elizabeth Hughes, Gettysburg, Pa.; Fannie Miller, Manheim, Pa.; Mary Hanstein, Bamford, Pa.), and 7 grandchildren. He was a resident of Scottsdale for the last thirty years and was a worker in the Publishing House for about seven years. Funeral services were conducted by J. L. Horst, Paul Erb, and Millard Lind at the Scottsdale Mennonite Church on May 5. Text: Ps. 16:11. Burial was made in the Scottsdale Cemetery.

Schrock.-Simon, son of Daniel and Amanda (Yoder) Schrock, was born near Meyersdale, Pa., Oct .7, 1889; died suddenly and unexpectedly, of heart failure, near Stuarts Draft, Va., April 28, 1949; aged 59 y. 6 m. 21 d. On Nov. 29, 1917, he was married to Sadie Yoder near Norfolk, Va. In his youth he became a member of the Amish Mennonite Church. In 1934 he was ordained to the ministry and in 1935 to the office of bishop. Surviving are his widow, 4 sons and 4 daughters (Barbara-Mrs. John Beiler, Amanda-Mrs. John Summy, Amelia-Mrs. Rufus Beachy, all of Stuarts Draft, Va.; Harvey, Alvin, Elmer, Noah, and Mary, at home), 2 brothers (Noah, Oakland, Md.; Elmer, Grantsville, Md.), 8 sisters (Elizabeth-Mrs. Joseph J. Yoder, Meyersdale, Pa.; Katie-Mrs. Noah Beachy, Oakland, Md.; Annie-Mrs. Eli D. Miller, Farmington, Del.; Sadie-Mrs. Noah W. Yoder, Princess Anne, Va.; Lydia-Mrs. Rudolph Yoder, Lynnhaven, Va.; Nancy-Mrs. Jacob D. Miller, Stuarts Draft, Va.; Matilda-Mrs. Daniel J. Beachy, Dover, Del.; Effie-Mrs. Henry E. Miller, Wyoming, Del.), and one uncle (Samuel Schrock), who made his home with them. In 1942 the family moved from Norfolk to Stuarts Draft, when he served as bishop until his death. His parents and an infant brother preceded him in death. He was of a quiet nature and sought to do what he believed his Master wanted him to do. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Simon Yoder and at the meetinghouse near Stuarts Draft by Roy Nisley, Dover, Del.; Lewis Beachy, Oakland, Md.; and Eli Beachy, Arthur, Ill.

Shirk.-Elizabeth, daughter of George and Martha (Martin) Zeiset, was born near Beartown, Lancaster Co., Pa., Aug. 8, 1861; passed away at the home of her daughter, Blue Ball, Pa., Feb. 2, 1949; aged 87 y. 5 m. 24 d. Death resulted from infirmities of old age. On Nov. 6, 1884, she was married to Peter E. Shirk, who passed away Jan. 7, 1937. Two daughters (Anna, as an infant, and Martha-Mrs. Peter Martin) preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter (Esther-Mrs. Jacob S. Newswanger, Blue Ball, Pa.), 4 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Martin). In her youth she united with the Mennonite Church, remaining a consistent member during her life. Funeral services were held at the home on Feb. 5 by Eli Hursh and Joseph O. Weaver and at the Weaverland Church by Aaron Sensenig and John Daniel Wenger. Text: John 14: 1-4. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Weaver.-Mary Alice, daughter of Lyle and Lois (Horst) Weaver, was born in Emanuel Hospital, Turlock, Calif., April 19, 1949; passed away the same day, of a heart condition; aged 8 hours. Surviving are her parents, one sister (Catherine Fern), 3 grandparents (Mrs. Alice Horst, Upland, Calif.; and Mr. and Mrs. Luke E. Weaver, Winston, Calif.), one great-grandmother (Alice Glick, Modesto, Calif.), and other relatives and friends. Graveside services were held April 22 in the Winston Cemetery, with J. P. Bontrager in charge.

Weber.-Samuel B., son of Samuel and Catherine (Bally) Weber, was born May 21, 1883; died at the Mennonite Home, Maugansville, Md., April 27, 1949; aged 65 y. 11 m. 6 d. He was unmarried and was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Four nephews survive. He was a member of the Reiff Mennonite Church from youth. Funeral services were held April 29 at the Home and at the Reiff Church, with John D. Risser and Moses K. Horst in charge. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Weldy.-Rhoda Priscilla, daughter of Joseph and Christina (Freed) Landis, was born Jan. 8, 1876, in Locke Twp., Elkhart Co., Ind.; died of a heart attack at her home, south of Wakarusa, Ind., April 24, 1949; aged 73 y. 3 m. 16 d. On Sept. 21, 1895, she was married to Jacob I. Weldy. To this union were born 5 children (Arthur, Bristol, Ind.; Bertha-Mrs. Earl Harter, and Eldon, of Wakarusa; Myron, South Bend, Ind.; and Dwight, Goshen, Ind.). She lived her entire life in the same vicinity. In 1894 she became a member of the Holdeman Mennonite Church, to which she remained loyal and was actively devoted. At the time of her death she was the teacher of the young married women's Sunday-school class. She served faithfully as a deacon's wife for thirty-six years. She was most happy when engaged in acts of kindness and helpfulness for others. Such an even temperament and buoyant spirit as hers is rare indeed. The spiritual welfare of her family was her deepest concern. Surviving are her husband, 5 children, 15 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and a large number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at the Olive Mennonite Church, Elkhart, Ind., by Warren Shaum and D. A. Yoder. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Yoder.-Daniel H., son of Daniel C. and Nancy Z. (Hartzler) Yoder, was born Sept. 28, 1874, in West Liberty, Ohio; died April 16, 1949; aged 74 y. 6 m. 18 d. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and was a faithful member of the South Union Mennonite Church., West Liberty, Ohio. On Feb. 10, 1903, he was united in marriage to Emma D. Hilty, who survives. Also remaining are one daughter (Arlene-Mrs. Dale Yoder, Barberton, Ohio), 2 grandchildren, one brother (Lee H., West Liberty), one sister (Fanny-Mrs. Paul Whitmer, Bluffton, Ohio), and nephews and nieces. Three brothers and 2 sisters (Ezra, David B., Christian, Lydia, and Rebecca) preceded him in death. He lived in the West Liberty community all his life except a number of winters which he and his wife spent in Florida. It was on their return home, while visiting friends at Gainesville, Fla., that he became ill and died. Funeral services were held April 21 at the South Union Church, in charge of William Detweiler, S. E. Allgyer, Noah E. Troyer, and Wallace Kauffman. Burial was made in the Yoder Cemetery.

Yoder.-Sadie, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Hershberger) Swartzentruber, was born in Garret Co., Md., April 28, 1867; died at Stuart Draft, Va., April 30, 1949; aged 82 y. 2 d. On Dec. 5, 1886, she was married, near Meyersdale, Pa., to Noah E. Yoder. They lived near Meyersdale for many years, moving from there to Norfolk, Va. They lived the last years at Stuarts Draft. Surviving are her husband, 2 brothers (Daniel, Oakland, Md.; and Noah, Montgomery, Ind.), one sister (Annie-Mrs. Abe Yoder, Arthur, Ill.), many nieces and nephews, and a large number of friends. Four brothers died when they were young. Two sisters and 2 other brothers (Magdalena-Mrs. Cornelius Beachy, Christian, Barbara-Mrs. Jonas B. Miller, and Lewis) also preceded her in death. In her youth she became a member of the Amish Mennonite Church and lived an exemplary life in word and deed. She and her husband were known for their friendliness and hospitality and had many friends among different classes of people. She had a kindly spirit and a love for the good and pure. Funeral services were conducted at the home and at the church house by Lewis Beachy, Eli Beachy, and Daniel Petersheim.

Zook.-James Daniel, son of Paul and Bertha (Tice) Zook, was born Aug. 12, 1948; died at the home of his parents, near Deep Creek, Va., from acute pneumonia, March 5, 1949; aged 6 m. 21 d. Surviving are his parents, 7 sisters, and one brother, 2 grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Ira Zook), and a number of uncles, aunts, and cousins. Funeral services were held at the Fentress, Va., Church, in charge of Eli Kramer and Harvey Mast. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

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Bauman.-Lydia Ann, daughter of Abram G. and Mary (Eby) Groff, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., Nov. 27, 1862; passed away at her home, Kitchener, Ont., May 8, 1949; aged 86 y. 5 m. 11 d. At the age of nine, through the influence of a Christian school teacher, she accepted Christ and at the age of sixteen united with the Christian Eby Mennonite Church, Berlin, Ont., which is now the First Mennonite Church of Kitchener. On Feb. 7, 1886, she was united in marriage to Silas Bauman. A few years after their marriage he became deacon of the Mennonite Church at Floradale. Forty years of her life thereafter were spent near Floradale. Her husband predeceased her on Jan. 21, 1913. Surviving are 8 children (Norman and Silas, Leetonia, Ohio; Oliver and Edmund, Kitchener, Ont.; Irvin, Salem, Ohio; James. Oyster Point, Va.; Louida and Salome, Kitchener, Ont.), 2 brothers (Abram, Winnipeg, Man.; and Jacob, Hamilton, Ont.), 2 sisters (Mrs. Ira Bauman, Waterloo, Ont.; and Mrs. Frank Meier, Paris, Ont.), 16 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. Two daughters (Mary and Ada) and 3 sons (Caleb, Isaiah, and Ephraim) preceded her in death. She was a true "mother in Israel." Her fellowship and counsel were widely sought; her influence extended far beyond her own congregation and denomination. During the latter years of her life she was a faithful and much-appreciated member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener. Funeral services were held at the home by O. D. Snider and at the church by Merle Shantz, assisted by A. R. Shelly. Burial was made in the North Woolwich Cemetery.

Beidler.-Wesley Beidler was born in Lancaster Twp., near Dakota, Ill., Nov. 11, 1883; died May 6, 1949, in a Freeport, Ill., Hospital after a two-week illness; aged 65 y. 5 m. 25 d. On Sept. 7, 1909, he was married to Lillie Bradbury, who survives. Also surviving are 4 adopted grandchildren (Patricia, Wesley, Wilma, and Ellsworth, all at home), one brother (Charles, Dakota, Ill.), and 5 sisters (Mrs. Bertha Mitchell, Mrs. Ida Kniss, both of Dakota; Mrs. Lura Snyder, Freeport; Mrs. Jane Kniss, Los Angeles, Calif.; and Mrs. Fanny Meyers, Rhodes, Iowa). He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held May 8 at the Myers funeral home in Dakota and at the Mennonite Church, with Howard Zehr officiating. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Bender.-Elsie, daughter of Joseph and Nancy (Stauffer) Kolb, was born near Breslau, Waterloo Co., Ont., Sept. 17, 1875; died at the Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Ind., May 5, 1949; aged 73 y. 7 m. 19 d. She was the last surviving member of her family. She had been in relatively good health, continuing her lively interest in her family and in her church, of which she had been a devoted and faithful member since girlhood, until she was taken to the hospital for a serious operation in the hope of extending her life. She failed to rally from the operation. On Oct. 12, 1896, she was married to George L. Bender at Elkhart, Ind., with whom she lived at Elkhart until his decease in January, 1921. With him she shared the burdens and privileges of his longtime service as the first treasure of the Mennonite Board of Missions and Charities and as deacon of the Prairie Street Mennonite Church. In 1925 she moved to Goshen with her children, where she spent the remaining years of her life, during which time she was a member of the College Mennonite Church. She was the mother of a large family of children, to whom she gave herself with complete and unassuming devotion and in whom she found great happiness. Surviving are 7 children (Harold Stauffer, dean and professor of church history at Goshen College Biblical Seminary, Goshen, Ind.; Florence Elizabeth, assistant professor of home economics at Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio; Wilbur Joseph, dean of Harvard College, Cambridge, Mass.; Violet Esther-Mrs. J. Sheldon Turner, Garrett Park, Md.; Cecil Kolb, physician and surgeon, Goshen, Ind.; John Ellsworth, specialist in remedial English at South Philadelphia High School, Philadelphia, Pa.; and Robert Leighton, physician and surgeon, Elkhart, Ind.) and 15 grandchildren. The eighth child (George Howard) died shortly after birth. Funeral services were held at Goshen College Chapel, in charge of S. C. Yoder and G. J. Lapp. Burial was made beside her late husband in the Prairie Street Cemetery at Elkhart, Ind.

Brenneman.-Eli J., son of Jacob P. and Mary (Yoder) Brenneman, was born near Wellman, Iowa, Nov. 12, 1893; passed away at the University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, May 3, 1949; aged 55 y. 5 m. 21 d. Surviving are 3 brothers (Menno, Wellman, Iowa; William J., Chicago, Ill.; and Daniel, Upland, Calif.), one sister (Mrs. Dan Horst, Wellman, Iowa), and a large number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held May 7 at the Othout Funeral Home in Iowa City by D. J. Fisher and Kenneth Good and at the Lower Deer Creek Church by J. Y. Swartzendruber and Henry W. Landis. Burial was made in the Upper Deer Creek Cemetery.

Good.-Leonard Lowell, son of the late Joseph H. and Margaret (Powell) Good, died in a Richmond, Va., Hospital, April 2, 1949; aged 52 y. 11 m. 9 d. He was a member of the Methodist Church and served as assistant pastor for a number of years. Surviving are his wife (Dora Jeffers Good) and one son (Leonard, Jr.), 4 sisters (Mrs. Herman Burkholder, Dayton, Va.; Mrs. Herman Heatwole, La Junta, Colo.; Mrs. M. O. Blosser, and Mrs. D. R. Thacker, Harrisonburg, Md.). Funeral services were held at the Laurel Street Methodist Church in Richmond. Interment was made in the Forrest Hill Cemetery, Richmond.

Heller.-James, son of Parke and Charity (Good) Heller, aged three and one half years, passed away in August, 1948. He died an accidental death on the farm, near Lititz, Pa. He attended the Hammercreek and Indiantown Sunday School and Church. He almost always wore a smile. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters (Faye and Jeanette), one brother (Fred), 4 grandparents (Howard and Lizzie Good, Terre Hill, Pa.; and Hiram and Florence Heller, Lititz, Pa.), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Hammercreek Church by Noah Hurst, Henry Fox, John S. Hess, and Amos Horst. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

King.-Ephraim S., son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Zook) King, was born in New Wilmington, Lawrence Co., Pa., Nov. 24, 1882; died near Belleville, Pa., March 7, 1949; aged 66 y. 3 m. 13 d. His sudden passing was caused by a heart attack. On Nov. 16, 1909, he was united in marriage to Bessie P. Yoder, who preceded him in death on Aug. 2, 1945. His parents, one brother, 3 sisters, and 2 daughters also preceded him in death. Surviving are 6 children (Dorothy-Mrs. Jesse Peachey, Ida B., Norman E., Lloyd S., Ivan S., all of Belleville, Pa.; and Earl M., Reedsville, Pa.), 8 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Phebe-Mrs. Dan E. Yoder, Belleville, Pa.; Margaret-Mrs. Ben Moose, New Wilmington, Pa.), and 2 brothers (Rufus and Abraham, Belleville, Pa.). He was a member of the Allensville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Allensville Church by Raymond Peachey, assisted by Elrose Hartzler and Leonard Haarer. Burial was made in the Locust Grove Cemetery.

Kreider.-Christian S., son of George and Elizabeth (Stouffer) Kreider, was born April 23, 1861; passed away at his home May 6, 1949; aged 88 y. 13 d. Death resulted suddenly from a heart attack. He lived his entire life within a few miles of his birthplace. On Jan. 1, 1887, he was united in marriage to Ella F. Rohn, who preceded him in death March 11, 1944. He accepted Christ and joined the Bethel Mennonite Church, Wadsworth, Ohio, in 1893, remaining a faithful member and attending when health permitted. Many times in late years he was seen reading his Bible and the church papers from cover to cover. Surviving are 3 sons (Arthur R., Earl D., and A. Victor), 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. He was the last survivor of a family of five. Funeral services were held at the Bethel Church, with S. D. Rohrer and J. Robert Kreider in charge. Burial was made in the Lower Mennonite Cemetery.

Shantz.-Susannah, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bachert, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., April 2, 1872; passed away in the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., April 22, 1949; aged 77 y. 20 d. In early years she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Latschar Mennonite Church at Mannheim, Ont., where she remained a faithful member till death. In 1900 she was united in marriage to Josiah Shantz, who predeceased her in January, 1945. Surviving are 3 daughters (Cecilia and Corella, at home; and Kathryn-Mrs. Clayton Weber), 2 brothers (William and Gideon), one sister (Mrs. James Pettit, Guelph, Ont.), 3 grandchildren, and a large number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Latschar Church on April 25 by Osiah Horst, assisted by Simon Martin, Text: I Tim. 1:1.

Weinstein.-Agnes Minerva, daughter of William and Salome (Gascho) Thewlis, was born in Deer Creek, Ill., Aug. 31, 1903; departed from this life May 4, 1949; aged 45 y. 8 m. 3 d. Death came suddenly, caused by a heart attack. On Jan. 11, 1928, she was married to Phillip Weinstein at Eureka, Ill. They lived their married life in the vicinities of Roanoke, Morton, and Gardena, Ill. Her husband preceded her in death on Oct. 18, 1947. Surviving are 2 sons (William Jacob and Phillip Lee, both at home), one sister (Mrs. Harry Kelso, Sunnyland, Ill.), 2 brothers (Robert H., Washington, Ill.; and John D., Silver Springs, Md.), other relatives and friends. Four sisters preceded her in death. On May 21, 1939, she was baptized upon the confession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and was received into the fellowship of the Pleasant Hill Mennonite Church, Peoria, Ill., where she maintained her relationship until her departure. Funeral services were held May 7 at the Pleasant Hill Church, in charge of Roy D. Roth, assisted by J. N. Kaufman and Paul A. Friesen. Text: Heb. 4:16. Burial was made in the Roberts Cemetery, near Morton.

Zimmerly.-Melinda, daughter of Peter and Maryann (Steiner) Zimmerly, was born in Sugarcreek Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio, Sept. 2, 1897; passed away at her home near Dalton, Ohio, May 6, 1949, following a lingering illness of about two years; aged 51 y. 8 m. 4 d. Surviving are one sister (Elizabeth-Mrs. Otto Kamp, Dalton, Ohio, with whom she shared her home and who cared for her during her illness), one brother (John, Dalton, Ohio), 12 nephews, 16 nieces, and many other relatives and friends. Her parents, 2 brothers, and one sister preceded her in death. In early youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and affiliated with the Mennonite Church, being a member of the Kidron congregation until death. She was interested in the welfare of the church and in the furtherance of the Gospel by the support of home and foreign missionaries. During her illness she manifested her concern for the unsaved and prayed that she would remain faithful to her Saviour. Funeral services were held May 8 at the home and at the Kidron Church, with Reuben Hofstetter, Isaac Zuercher, and Allen Bixler in charge. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

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Brunk.-Eva, daughter of Charles and Helena Harder, was born in Latham, Mo., July 22, 1883; died of a heart attack on Good Friday, April 15, 1949; aged 65 y. 8 m. 23 d. She was third in a family of 11 children. When she was twenty-one her mother died and so she took on the responsibilities of helping her father make a home for the family. She carried these responsibilities, together with a teaching assignment in the local school, until she went to college to prepare for mission work. After graduating from Goshen College, she sailed from India with Elsie Drange Kaufman and Mary Yoder Burkholder in the fall of 1908. On Feb. 27, 1913, she and A. C. Brunk were married in India. She served as a missionary in that field under the Mennonite Board of Missions and Charities for a period of forty years, returning to America with her husband on their last furlough in May, 1947. After their retirement they lived in Goshen, Ind., and at the headquarters of the Mission Board in Elkhart, where they served as host and hostess of the home and office. On moving to Elkhart they transferred their membership to the Prairie Street Mennonite Church. Surviving are her husband, 5 sisters and 5 brothers (Melva G., Edna, Sophia, Emily-Mrs. John Magee, and Jonas F., all of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Henry J., Didsbury, Alta.; Lydia-Mrs. C. B. Driver, Versailles, Mo.; Reuben, Leonard, Mo.; Edward B., Upland, Calif.; and John B., Culp, Alta.). She had no children of her own, but she mothered and cared for the children of others, both Indian and European. She was especially fond of babies. Although she served as a Bible woman, a pastor's wife, and an able administrator of different institutions, her main avenue of service to her Lord was as a practical doctor and nurse. There are very many who will rise up and testify to her intelligent and understanding ministry. Funeral services were held at the Prairie Street Church, Elkhart, on April 19. Ernest E. Miller read the obituary and made appropriate remarks; Pyarelal Malagar, an ordained Mennonite minister from India who is now a student at Goshen College, spoke words of appreciation and sympathy in behalf of the mission in India; and J. D. Graber preached the sermon. Others participating were John E. Gingrich, George J. Lapp, and John H. Mosemann. Burial was made in the Prairie Street Cemetery.

Hartzler.-Nancy Ann, daughter of C. K. and Catherine (Plank) Yoder, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Oct. 24, 1861; departed this life April 24, 1949; aged 87 y. 6 m. "Aunt Nancy," as she was known to her many friends, fell and suffered a fractured hip, was taken to the hospital where an operation was preformed; but she never regained consciousness. She was one of a family of 11 children, all of whom preceded her in death. In her youth she confessed Christ as her Saviour and united with the South Union Church, West Liberty, Ohio, of which she remained a faithful member. She took an active interest in church work, having taught a class for a number of years, and was always present when health permitted. On March 16, 1897, she was married to Amos Y. Hartzler. Into this home was welcomed a baby daughter whom they reared as their own. The early part of their married life was spent on their farm in Union Twp.; in 1910 they moved into West Liberty. At various times their home became a refuge to children who needed the nurture of a Christian home. Surviving are her husband, the daughter (Leah-Mrs. Hamer Hostetler), 4 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and a large number of friends. She will be remembered for her many acts of kindness and the helping hand she offered in the sewing circle and canning provisions for the Mennonite Home. Funeral services were held April 26 at the South Union Church, in charge of N. E. Troyer. Burial was made in the cemetery near the church.

Herr.-Samuel M., son of Jacob and Susanna (Myer) Herr, was born in Leacock Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., June 27, 1865; passed away at Paradise, Pa., Nov. 27, 1948; aged 83 y. 5 m. Surviving are 3 daughters (Anna-Mrs. I. D. Brackbill, Emma-Mrs. M. S. Kreider, and Mary-Mrs. Aaron Fisher), with whom he resided), 6 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Paradise Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the home, in charge of Martin Hershey, and at the Paradise Mennonite Church by G. Parke Book and Amos Weaver.

Krupp.-Martha, daughter of the late Jacob M. and Catharine (Cassel) Hendricks, was born near Cedars in Towamencin Twp., Montgomery Co., Pa., Oct. 19, 1870; departed from this life on May 5, 1949; aged 78 y. 6 m. 16 d. She was the last of a family of eight children. On Nov. 19, 1892, she was united in marriage to Benjamin N. Krupp, of Souderton, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Henry H., Clayton H., Elizabeth H.-Mrs. Edwin A. Derstine, Katie H.-Mrs. Paul Detweiler, all of Souderton; and Ben H., Lansdale, Pa.), 16 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. She spent a number of weeks in the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa. Death was caused by cerebral thrombosis, following an amputation. She was a faithful member of the Souderton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Hunsicker Funeral Home by Russell Musselman and at the church by Elmer M. Moyer and Wilson R. Moyer. Text: II Tim. 4:7. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Landis.-Sue F., daughter of George W. and Hannah (Funk) Landis, was born at Pottstown Landing, near Pottstown, Pa., Dec. 8, 1861; passed away May 10, 1949, in the house where she was born and lived her entire life; aged 87 y. 5 m. 2 d. In her younger years she united with the Coventry Mennonite Church. Surviving are one brother (John D., Jenkintown Pa.) and a nephew and niece. Funeral services were held at her late residence May 13 by Elmer G. Kolb. Interment was made in the Coventry Mennonite Cemetery.

Miller.-David J., son of John T. and Catherine (Mast) Miller, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Sept. 11, 1864; passed away at Harrisonville, Mo., May 13, 1949; aged 84 y. 9 m. 2 d. On Feb. 4, 1886, he was united in marriage to Sarah Ann Beechy. One son preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife, one son (John), 3 daughters (Erma-Mrs. Elba Yoder, Garden City, Mo.; Amanda-Mrs. Roy Kauffman, Lynwood, Calif.; Judith-Mrs. Ray Kropf, Kansas City, Mo.) 3 brothers and one sister (Joe D. and Nancy Millersburg, Ohio; J. L., Cleveland, Ohio; and J. C. Glendale, Calif.), 15 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Early in life he united with the Mennonite Church in Holmes Co., Ohio, and remained faithful until death, attending Sunday school and church regularly as long as health permitted. In February, 1947, he suffered a stroke, followed by one in May, 1948, and another which proved fatal, in April, 1949. He bore his affliction patiently. Funeral services were held at the Sycamore Grove Church May 15, in charge of the home ministers. Burial was made in the Clearfork Cemetery.

Miller.-Norman, son of Eli S. and Catherine (Beachy) Miller, was born Sept. 6, 1880, in Somerset Co., Pa.; died May 12, 1949, in the hospital at Meyersdale, Pa.; aged 68 y. 8 m. 6 d. On May 24, 1906, he was married to Suie Alice Hershberger, of Johnstown, Pa., who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Ralph, Grantsville, Md.; Paul, Harrisonburg, Va.; Alton, Springs, Pa.; Grace-Mrs. Ray Hershberger, Grantsville, Md.; and Viola, at home), 4 sisters (Nannie-Mrs. Hiram Wingard and Mintie Stevanus, Johnstown, Pa.; Tillie-Mrs. Charles Killius, of Springs; Eunice, Grantsville, Md.), and 2 brothers (Irvin, Grantsville, Md.; and Harry, Goshen, Ind.). One son (Roy) preceded him in death on Dec. 4, 1938. At the age of fifteen he united with the Conservative Amish Church, and later with the Mennonite Church. He served faithfully in various avenues, including many years of mission Sunday-school work in surrounding mountain territories. He was a kind and loving father who was deeply concerned for the spiritual as well as the material needs of his family. Funeral services were held at the Springs Church on May 14, in charge of Walter C. Otto.

Transcriber's note: "Suie" and "Mintie" as in the original.

Turner.-Anna Turner, aged 75 y., died March 14, 1949, at the home of her daughter, Suffolk, Va. Her husband (John Turner) died several years ago. She was a faithful member of the Deep Creek Church the last few years. Surviving are 2 daughters (Melsena-Mrs. Ray Gardner, Suffolk, Va.; and Mary-Mrs. Victor Sykes, Norfolk, Va.), several grandchildren, and one brother. Funeral services were held at the Deep Creek Mennonite Church, Portsmouth, Va., March 17, in charge of Eli Kramer and Harvey Mast.

Transcribed by Carolyn Hunnicutt, Indiana