Bechtel, -- Noah C., son of the late Noah and Veronica (Christner) Bechtel, was born in Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont., on Nov. 20, 1856; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital Nov. 11, 1951; aged 94 y. 11 m. 21 d. On March 7, 1882, he was married to Mary Ann Snyder. In their youth they joined the Latschar Mennonite Church at Manheim, Ont. Mr. Bechtel served his Lord for 81 years. His wife and 3 children (Moses, Herbert, and Elizabeth May) predeceased him. Surviving are 5 daughters (Sarah Ann-Mrs. William Knarr, Kitchener, Ont.; Lucinda-Mrs. Isaiah Detweiler and Ida-Mrs. John Shantz, both of Breslau, Ont.; Edna-Mrs. Alvin Lugibihl, Pandora, Ohio; and Nettie-Mrs. Roy Snyder, Millbank, Ont.), 2 sons (Eden and Owen of Kitchener, Ont.), 46 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held on Nov. 14 from his late home near Kitchener, Ont., by Manasseh Hallman, and at the Latschar Church by Oscar Burkholder and Osiah Horst. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.

Camp, -- Anna Elizabeth, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Schertz, was born Feb. 25, 1878; passed away at her home near Roanoke, Ill., Jan. 6, 1952; aged 73 y. 10 m. 12 d. On Feb. 13, 1900, she was united in marriage to John J. Camp. In her early youth she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Metamora Mennonite Church in 1891, remaining faithful until her death. She is survived by her husband, one son (Ezra, St. Paul, Minn.), 4 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Emanuel, Washburn, Ill.; and John W., Metamora, Ill.). She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, 2 brothers an done foster daughter, Addie Ralston. Funeral services were held at the Metamora Mennonite Church with H. R. Schertz and J. N. Kaufman in charge Burial was made in the Hickory Point Cemetery.

Hostetler, -- Mattie, daughter of the late William and Frances (Gerber) Miller, was born April 5, 1883; passed away at her home in Shanesville, Ohio, on Jan. 24, 1952; aged 68 y. 9 m. 20 d. At the age of 15 she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church where she was a member until 1938. Then she and her husband accepted a call from the Kolb and Longenecker congregation. She was in active service until shortly before her death. On March 19, 1905, she was united in marriage to Milton B. Hostetler. To this union were born 3 sons (Orris, Mt. Vernon, Ohio; Lloyd, at home; Carl, Goshen, Ind.), and 2 daughters (Alice-Mrs. Glen O. Mast, Millersburg; Mary-Mrs. Forrest Kerlin, Goshen, Ind.). These children, her companion, 10 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Alvin and Orus, Sugarcreek, Ohio, and Moses, Orrville, Ohio), and 2 sisters (Elva-Mrs. Ira T. Yoder, Lagrange, Ind., and Mrs. Mary A. Hershberger, Sugarcreek, Ohio) survive her. Her parents and one brother (David) preceded her in death. Funeral services were conducted at the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church Jan. 29 by Paul R. Miller and D. D. Miller. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Kauffman, --Jacob B., son of the late Jacob and Fannie (Smoker) Kauffman, was born Sept. 29, 1893; passed away at his home in Weavertown, Pa., very suddenly Jan. 2, 1952; aged 58 y. 3 m. 4 d. In addition to his wife (the former Elisebeth Kauffman), he is survived by 2 sons (Jonas and Jacob, Jr., Ronks, Pa.), 3 daughters (Katie-Mrs. Aaron S. Riehl, Honey Brook, Pa.; Fannie-Mrs. Emanuel Fland, Bird-in-Hand, Pa.; and Mary-Mrs. Benjamin Lantz, at home), 8 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Mattie Stoltzfus, Bareville, Pa.; Mrs. A. F. King, New Holland, Pa.; Mrs. Isaac M. Smoker, Gap, Pa.), and one brother (Benjamin, Ephrata, Pa.). He joined the Amish Church in his youth and was a faithful member to the end. His parents, 3 sons, and one daughter preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the home of Eli Riehl Jan. 4 by John Lapp and Mose Blank. Interment was in the Gordonville Cemetery.

Transcriber's note: "Elisebeth" is spelled correctly.

Kropf, -- Darlene Louise, daughter of John P. and Blanche (Esch) Kropf, was born Aug. 26, 1944, at Eugene, Oreg.; passed away of rheumatic fever Jan. 28, 1952, at her home near Halsey, Oreg.; aged 7 y. 5 m. 2 d. She is survived by her sorrowing parents, 3 brothers (Rex Eugene, Elton Jay, and Gary John), her paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Kropf, Tampico, Ill.), her maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Esch, Milwaukie, Oreg.) , and numerous other relatives and friends. The funeral service was held Feb. 1 at the Harrisburg Mennonite Church in charge of John Yoder and Levi Kropf. Burial was made at the Alford Cemetery.

Ressler, --Stillborn daughter, of Allen B. and Pauline (Good) Ressler, Wadsworth, Ohio, was born Jan. 6, 1952. She leaves her saddened parents, one brother, Dana, and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Abram Good and Mr. and Mrs. Milo Ressler, all of near Wadsworth, Ohio. Graveside services were conducted on Jan. 7 by Abram Good and Moses G. Horst at the Lower Mennonite Cemetery.

Schrock, -- Clarence P., son of Peter S. and Barbara (Troyer) Schrock, was born Sept. 1, 1891, in Lagrange Co., Ind.; died Oct. 6, 1951, at the Hutchinson Hospital, Oregon City, Oreg.; aged 60 y. 1 m. 5 d. In 1902 the family moved to Reno Co., Kans., where he grew to manhood. He was married Aug. 9, 1919, to Fanny Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Paul Edward, Oshkosh, Wis.), one foster daughter (Mrs. Henrietta Ratzloff, Winton, Calif.), 2 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Samuel P., Molalla, Oreg.; Jerry P., Middlebury, Ind.; Fred P., Goshen, Ind.; and Edd P., Odon, Ind.), one sister (Edna-Mrs. Noah Miller, Hutchinson, Kans.), and 5 uncles. One son (William Kenneth) preceded him in death. At the age of 21 he became a member of the Amish Church, but soon transferred his membership to the Mennonite Church. At the time of his death he was a member of the Zion congregation at Hubbard, Oreg. The funeral service was at the Zion Church, conducted by C. F. Kropf and Chest Kauffman.

Steffan, -- Anna Barbara, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Steffan, was born in Greene Co., Ohio, June 1, 1862; died at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, Jan. 9, 1952; aged 89 y. 7 m. 8 d. She is survived by her brother (Samuel) and 5 nephews and nieces. She was a member of the Huber Mennonite Church, Midway, Ohio, for about 67 years. She attended services last on Dec. 9, 1951. She has won the affection of the entire community in which she spent her lifetime caring for the sick and helping those in need. Funeral services were conducted at the Morris Funeral Home in Dayton, Ohio, by her pastor, Lloy A. Kniss. Burial was made in the Huber Mennonite Cemetery.

Sommer, -- Christ P., son of the late Peter C. and Anna (Gerber) Sommer, was born Aug. 11, 1886, east of Kidron, Ohio; passed away Jan. 3, 1952; aged 65 y. 4 m. 22 d. On March 29, 1907, he was baptized and received into the fellowship of the Mennonite Church to which he remained true and faithful until death. He was married to Ida Lehman on Nov. 4, 1915, to which union were born 3 sons and one daughter. He leaves to mourn his sudden departure, his loving companion, 3 sons (Clarence, Kidron, Ohio; Ira, Dalton, Ohio; Norman, Apple Creek, Ohio), one daughter (Dorothy-Mrs. Raymond Hofstetter, residing on the home farm at Kidron, Ohio), 10 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Daniel P., Kidron, Ohio; David, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Joel, Orrville, Ohio), 2 sisters (Fannie and Emma Sommer, Orrville, Ohio), and many other relatives and friends. Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Jan. 6 at the home and at the Kidron Mennonite Church in charge of Reuben Hofstetter, Isaac Zuercher, and Allen Bixler. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Stouffer, -- Henry N., son of Jacob and Nancy (Nold) Stouffer, was born near Leetonia, Ohio, Oct. 3, 1864; departed this life at his residence Jan. 13, 1952; aged 87 y. 3 m. 18 d. He was married to Elizabeth Kreider Feb. 13, 1890. Four children were born to them, 3 of whom survive (Mahlon, Bessie-Mrs. John Snyder, and Eva). Five grandchildren, 5 stepgrandchildren, one brother (Jacob S., Lisbon, Ohio), and 2 sisters (Martha-Mrs. Howard Cope and Amanda-Mrs. John Wisler of Leetonia, Ohio) also survive. His wife and a daughter (Ruth) preceded him in death. Through the evangelistic efforts of J. S. Coffman, both he and his wife were converted and became members of the Bethel congregation about 1893. He served faithfully in many capacities in the church. Funeral services were conducted at Bethel Church, Wadsworth, Ohio, with J. Robert Kreider, Abe Good, and S. D. Rohrer in charge. Burial was made in the Lower Mennonite Cemetery.

Swartzentruber, -- Harold LeRoy, eldest son of John E. and Ruth (Esch) Swartzentruber was born near Gasport, N. Y., Nov. 26, 1924; passed away very suddenly in an automobile accident near White Pigeon, Mich., on Jan. 13, 1952; aged 27 y. 1 m. 18 d. When he was two years old his parents moved to Lagrange Co., Ind., where he grew to manhood. He became a Christian in his youth uniting with the Emma Mennonite Church. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren at the time of his death. He is survived by his parents, 2 brothers (Mervin Joseph and Paul Edwin), and one sister (Edna Marie). Funeral services were held Jan. 16 at the Middlebury Church of the Brethren conducted by T. G. Weaver, pastor, and Harold Yoder of the Middlebury Mennonite Church. Burial was in Grace Lawn Cemetery.

Zook, -- Edward, son of Eli and Catherine (Oswald) Zook, was born Near Colfax, Fairfield Co., Ohio, Oct. 15, 1869; departed this life at the home of a son (Ralph D.), in Walnut Creek, Ohio, Jan. 25, 1952; aged 82 y. 3 m. 9 d. As a young boy he, with his parents, moved to Holmes Co., Ohio, where he lived the greatest part o f his life. Dec. 27, 1896, he was united in marriage to Katie Ann Mast. To this union were born 3 sons and 2 daughters. His parents, 1 daughter, and his wife preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his departure 3 sons (Earl, Sugarcreek, Ohio; Ralph, Walnut Creek, Ohio; and Palmer, Sugarcreek, Ohio), 1 daughter (Irene, Trail, Ohio), 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and many friends. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and joined with the Mennonite Church at Walnut Creek which he attended as long as health permitted. He spent the greater part of his life as a tiller of the soil, in which occupation he found great joy. Funeral services were held at the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, in charge of Paul R. Miller and A. W. Miller. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

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Bachert, -- Elvina, daughter of the late Henry and Leah (Bowman) Baer, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., on March 12, 1971; passed away at the Kitchener and Waterloo Hospital on Jan. 6, 1952; aged 80 y. 9 m. 24 d. In February, 1897, she was united in marriage to William Bachert. Mrs. Bachert was a faithful member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont. She is survived by her husband, 2 sons (Clayton, Grand Rapids, Mich., and Wilfred, Chicago, Ill.), 2 daughters (Eva-Mrs. Elmer Shantz, Kitchener, Ont.; and Alice, Colombia, South America), 5 brothers (Moses, New Dundee, Ont., Ephraim, Haysville, Ont.; Simon and Josiah, Kitchener, Ont.; and Norman, Baden, Ont.), 2 sisters (Mrs. Irvin Shantz, Freeport, Ont., and Mrs. Jack Frances, Kitchener, Ont.), 14 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. One son (Ivan) died in 1946. Funeral services were held at the Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church in charge of J. H. Hess with Wilfred Ulrich and U. K. Weber assisting. Burial was made at First Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Beachy, -- Mary Ann, daughter of Jonas and Hester (McVicker) Keim, was born Dec. 25, 1872; died Jan. 6, 1952; aged 79 y. 12 d. On Oct. 27, 1896, she was married to Christian Beachy of Grantsville, Md. To this union were born 5 children (Hester, Grace, Ethel, Ralph, and Clyde). She is survived by 2 daughters (Hester and Ethel), one son (Clyde), Helen Duckworth (a foster daughter), 2 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Margaret Rodamer and Mrs. Lucinda Kolbfleisch), and one brother (Robert Keim). Her husband and 2 children preceded her in death. Early in her life she became a member of the Mennonite Church to which she was faithful to her death. The funeral was held at the Springs Mennonite Church in charge of Roy Otto assisted by Walter Otto. She was laid to rest in the Springs Mennonite Cemetery.

Detweiler, -- Cecil Dean, son of Clarence and Sarah (Slaubaugh) Detweiler, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Aug. 14, 1927; passed away at his home near Parnell, Iowa, Jan. 17, 1952; aged 24 y. 5 m. 3 d. His death was the result of a blood clot caused by the early stages of hardening of the arteries. He grew to manhood in the Parnell vicinity. On Sept. 4, 1949, he was united in marriage to Helen Van Lienen of Parnell. Their home was blessed with one son, Danny Cecil. Besides his wife and child, he is survived by his parents, 2 brothers, (Marion, Eden, Wisc., and Wallace), and 2 sisters (Trula and Marjorie). He accepted Christ as his Saviour in his youth, joining the West Union Mennonite Church where he was a faithful member until his sudden death. Funeral services, conducted by Paul T. Guengerich and Max Yoder, were held Jan. 21 at the West Union Church. Burial was made at the West Union Cemetery.

Eicher, -- Noah S., son of Christian and Catherine Eicher, was born near Archbold, Ohio, on Sept. 29, 1871; departed from this life at his home near Stryker, Ohio, on Jan. 18, 1952; aged 80 y. 3 m. 19 d. On Dec. 18, 1895, he was married to Tena Wyse; 14 months later she was taken from his side by death. On Jan. 27 , 1903, he was married to Eliza Short. To this union were born one son and one daughter. On July 11, 1927, his second companion was taken. As a young man he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour, united with the Mennonite Church, and was a faithful member of the Lockport Church until his death. He lived all his life in German Twp., Fulton Co., Ohio. As a father in the home and brother in the church, he always had a special interest in the spiritual welfare of his family and many friends. Surviving are his son (Joseph), a daughter (Mabel-Mrs. Chuck DeGroff), 2 brothers (Daniel, Stryker, Ohio, and Henry, Archbold, Ohio), many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Besides his companions, he was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Lockport Church Jan. 21 in charge of F. F. De Groff and Walter Stuckey. Burial was made in the Lockport Cemetery.

Hershberger, -- Emanuel A., son of Abraham and Catherine (Mast) Hershberger, was born near Walnut Creek, Ohio, Feb. 16, 1863; departed this life following an illness of over two years at the home of his daughter, Alma, Jan. 3, 1952; aged 88 y. 11 m. 17 d. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful member until death. He loved the Word of God and read the Bible through many time sin his life. On Feb. 24, 1884, he was united in holy wedlock to Cinderella Stutzman. This union was blessed with 5 children. One infant and his companion preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Venus, Walnut Creek, Ohio, and Homer, Sugarcreek, Ohio), one adopted son (Lawrence, Millersburg, Ohio), 2 daughters (Mrs. Clarence Zuercher and Alma of Walnut Creek, Ohio), 19 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, one brother (John H., Walnut Creek, Ohio), one sister (Mrs. William Christner, Kent, Ohio), besides a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church Jan. 6, with Brethren Jacob Weirich and Paul R. Miller in charge. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Hostetler, -- Henry E., son of Emanuel and Magdalina (Hochstetler) Hostetler, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Oct. 21, 1867; passed away at his home at Harper, Kans., Jan. 2, 1952; aged 84 y. 2 m. 11 d. At the age of 3 _ years, he lost his mother. When 13 years old, he moved with his father from Indiana to Cass Co., Mo. At the age of 17 he had his first opportunity to attend revival meetings in Cass Co., Mo., under the preaching of John S. Coffman. Following his conversion during these meetings, he united with the Sycamore Grove Amish Mennonite Church. In 1888 he left Missouri and came to McPherson Co., Kans., where he started his lifetime vocation of farming. On Oct. 25, 1888, he was united in marriage to Salome Slabach. To this happy union extending for more than 63 years, there were born 14 children-7 boys and 7 girls. Surviving him are his wife, 7 sons (Oliver, Ura, Titus, Amra, Chancy, Leo, Pius, all living with their families in the Harper area), 4 daughters (Ida-Mrs. Harold Sommerfield, Hesston, Kans.; Florence-Mrs. Ernest Detweiler, Harper, Kans.; Stella-Mrs. Gideon G. Yoder, Goshen, Ind.; and Juanita-Mrs. Titus Ramer, Billings, Mont.), 48 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Cora and Fannie Hostetler, Mrs. Laura Zook, and Mrs. Baldwin Miller), and a great number of other relatives. Three daughters (Eva, Gladys, and Elsie-Mrs. Crist Beyler) preceded him in death. On June 1, 1913, he was ordained by lot to the office of deacon for the Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, Harper, Kans. During the many years his health permitted he was active in church and community activities. Funeral services were held at the Pleasant Valley Church, on Jan. 5 in charge of Gideon G. Yoder, H. A. Diener, and R. M. Weaver. Interment was made in the near-by cemetery.

Transcriber's note: There are different spellings for "Slabach." It could be spelled "Slabaugh," and the name can also be spelled as "Schlabach."

Kreider, -- Susan, five-year-old daughter of Charles and Lois Kreider, Wadsworth, Ohio, left her parents and two brothers, Jan and Jerry, to live with Jesus on Jan. 7, 1952. During the latter part of her long illness she said that she wanted to go to heaven where she would experience pain no more but could sing and always be happy. Although her leaving burdens us, yet we are assured that she is safe with Jesus forevermore. Words of hope and comfort were spoken at the funeral service by Bro. S. C. Yoder, Goshen, Ind., and Bro. J. Robert Kreider, Wadsworth, Ohio.

Pletcher, -- Magdalena, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Risser) Pletcher, was born Feb. 2, 1873, in Wood Co., Ohio; died at the Weaver Convalescent Home in Waterford, Ind., Jan. 30, 1952; aged 78 y. 11 m. 28 d. She with her parents came to Elkhart Twp., Elkhart Co., Ind., where she was 9 years old and has been a resident of this community all her life. She was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church. She is survived by one sister (Mrs. Elizabeth Culp, Foraker, Ind.), one brother (Daniel Pletcher, Goshen, Ind.), besides other relatives and friends. Services were in charge of the Home ministers, F. E. Freed and R. F. Yoder. Burial was made in Yellow Creek Mennonite Cemetery.

Rhinesmith, -- Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob and Sarah (Eash) Weirich, was born on April 2, 1863, in Lagrange Co., Ind.; departed from this life at the home of her daughter in White Cloud, Mich., on Jan. 2, 1952; aged 88 y. 9 m. She was united in marriage to John Rhinesmith on Feb. 19, 1882. To this union were born three children. In the year 1903 they moved from Indiana to Newaygo Co., Mich., where they have resided since. Elizabeth united with the Mennonite Church at the age of 21 and maintained her membership to her death. Her husband preceded her in death by 13 years. She is survived by her children (Mrs. Mary Clemens, Mrs. Maude Erb, and Milo, all of White Cloud, Mich.), one sister (Mrs. Sarah Miller, Elkhart, Ind.), 6 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted in the White Cloud Mennonite Church on Jan. 5 by Daniel Zook or Clarksville, Mich., and Edward D. Jones, White Cloud, Mich. Burial was in the Big Prairie Cemetery.

Schrock, -- Harley A., son of Andrew and Lillie Schrock, was born near Topeka, Ind., Dec. 2, 1919; departed this life Jan. 17, 1952, at the Lagrange Co., Hospital; aged 32 y. 1 m. 15 d. On Nov. 6, 1946, he was united in marriage to Velma Stutzman. To this union was born one son (Andrew Milton). Surviving are his wife and small son, his parents, 4 brothers (Freeman, Sturgis, Mich.; Rollin, Fred, and Frank, Lagrange, Ind.), one sister (Mrs. Philip Francis, Sacramento, Calif.), and many other relatives and friends. Two brothers (Orla and Harmon) preceded him in death. He gave his heart to the Lord in his early youth and became a member of the Emma Mennonite Church June 19, 1932, by water baptism. He has proved himself a faithful and active member serving the church in a number of capacities. He gave nearly four years to service in C. P. S. Funeral services were conducted at the Emma Mennonite Church by Amos O. Hostetler, Jan. 20.

Shantz, -- Angeline, daughter of Henry and Maryann Snider, was born near Elmira, Ont., April 23, 1876; died in the hospital near Guernsey, Sask., Jan. 22, 1952; aged 75 y. 8 m. 30 d. In 1906 she was united in marriage to Henry Cyrenas Shantz, who survives her. Also surviving are 4 sons (Wesley, Arthur, and Lincoln, all of Guernsey, and Leonard, Elmira, Ont.), 2 daughters (Eileen-Mrs. Harold Biehn, and Olive-Mrs. Clair Biehn, both of Guernsey, Sask.), and 27 grandchildren. One son (Daniel) predeceased her in his infancy. In 1907 she and her husband moved to Aldersyde, Alta., where all the children were born. In 1929, the family moved to Guernsey, Sask., where they have resided ever since. She was a member of the Mennonite Church since her youth, and her consistent life was a gracious testimony to her Christian faith. Funeral services were held at the Sharon Mennonite Church Jan. 25 in charge of Howard M. Snider and Stanley D. Shantz. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Zehr, -- Joseph Earl, son of Mose and Nellie (Morgan) Zehr, was born in Wood River, Nebr., July 22, 1906; departed this life Jan. 20, 1952, in the Lebanon Hospital, Lebanon, Oreg., aged 45 y. 5 m. 23 d. He came to Albany, Oreg., in 1918 with his parents at which place he lived for a number of years before moving to Lebanon, Oreg. He accepted Christ as his personal Saviour at an early age. On Aug. 14, 1927, he was married to Lucy Kief, who survives. To this union were born 5 children (Mrs. Alice Portal, Harold Kief, Joseph Earl, Jr., Robert Bruce, and John Arthur, all of Lebanon, Oreg.). Also surviving is one brother (William Morgan Zehr, Portland, Oreg.). Funeral services were held at the Albany Mennonite Church Jan. 23, with Paul E. Yoder officiating. Interment was made in the Willamette Memorial Park, Albany, Oreg.

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Bair, -- Annie M., daughter of the late William and Catherine (Hoff) Batterman, died July 22, 1952; aged 82 y. She was twice married, her first husband, Amos Hostetter having died about 56 years ago. Her second husband, Daniel S. Bair, died March 4, 1933. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Ray Coulson and Mrs. Martin Frey, Hanover, Pa.), 2 stepchildren (Oliver Bair, Hanover, Pa., and Mrs. Archie Schmuck, York, Pa.), 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, one sister (Miss Elizabeth M. Batterman), and one brother (W. H. Batterman). Mrs. Bair was a member of the Hanover Mennonite Church, Hanover, Pa., for over 60 years. Funeral services were held at her home Jan. 25 with further services in the Hanover Mennonite Church. Richard Danner, assisted by Harvey H. Grove and Amos Shank, officiated. Interment was made in the Hostetter Cemetery.

Dolly, -- Carl Edward, son of George and Nida Dolly, was born Sept. 7, 1951, at Burlington, W. Va.; departed this life Jan. 7, 1952; aged 4 m. He leaves his parents, 4 brothers (Henry, Walter, Ralph and Junior), 9 sisters (Mernie, Mary, Betty, Eula, Ruby, Joy, Catherine, Joann and Ruthleen), and 2 grandparents. The funeral sermon was preached by Earl J. Hartzler, Onego, W. Va. The body was laid to rest in the Dolly Cemetery near the North Fork Mennonite Church, Mouth of Seneca, W. Va.

Eby,-- Cyrus, son of William K. and Susannah (Dettwiler) Eby, was born Oct. 31, 1866, in Conestoga, Ont.; died Dec. 28, 1951, at New Paris, Ind.; aged 85 y. 1 m. 28 d. He was married to Elizabeth Brubacher in 1890, to which union were born 6 children who survive him (Jeremiah Eby, Mrs. Susannah Brubacher, William Eby, Israel Eby, Mrs. Amanda Kulp, Mrs. Lydia Kilmer). His wife Elizabeth died Jun 11, 1913. He was married again to Susannah W. Martin in 1917. She died Nov. 20, 1934. Also surviving him are a stepson (Mahlon Martin, Brutus, Mich.), 45 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Daniel Brubacher, Elverson, Pa.). He moved withhis family to Brutus, Mich., in 1898 where he lived on a farm till the death of his wife, after which he made his home with his daughter. He accepted Christ as his Saviour in his youth and faithfully served the Lord until his departure. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite Church, Brutus, Mich., Jan. 2, 1952, by Clyde Kauffman, Royal Buskirk, and Ivan Weaver. Interment was in the Mennonite Cemetery, Brutus, Mich.

Hochstetler, -- Aaron S., son of Samuel and Rose (Schrock) Hochstetler, was born near Kalona, Iowa, June 29, 1883; died Feb. 10, 1952; aged 68 y. 7 m. 11 d. He was united in marriage Feb. 9, 1927, to Mary Schrock. She with their five children (Ruby Mae, Gladys Marie, Edna Fern, Franklin Lewis, and Samuel Wayne), one sister (Lizzie Hochstetler, Kalona, Iowa), one brother (Lewis, Grants Pass, Oreg.), and a large number of near relatives and friends, mourn his sudden death. He was preceded in death by one infant son, his parents, 2 brothers, and one sister. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour, united with the East Union Mennonite Church, and was a faithful member at the time of his death. Aaron was of a quiet disposition, was a good neighbor, always ready to help when and wherever there was a need. Funeral services were held Feb.13 from the East Union Church in charge of D. J. Fisher. Brail was in the East Union Cemetery.

Hurst, -- Roy M., son of Noah W. and Lydia (Martin) Hurst, was born in East Earl Twp., Pa., Nov. 22, 1911; died Jan. 19, 1952; aged 40 y. 1 m. 27 d. He was a trackman for the Pennsylvania R. R. and a member of the Indiantown Mennonite Church. He was married in 1940 to Emily H. Walter. Surviving him are his widow, 2 children (Walter Eugene and Susan Mary, both at home), his parents, 3 brothers (Jacob M., Ephrata, Pa.; Titus, Manheim, Pa.; and Lester, Lancaster, Pa.), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Howard Geissinger of Florida; Mrs. John Sensenig, Pottsville, Pa.; Mrs. Lester Wenger, Lititz, Pa.; and Mrs. Harvey Martin, Kissel Hill, Pa.). Funeral services were held from his late home on Jan. 23 by Jerry Kassel, and at the Hammercreek Church, Lititz, Pa., by Amos Horst assisted by Henry Fox.

Kuhns, -- George, son of Samuel and Madalene (Slabaugh) Kuhns, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Aug. 17, 1864; died Feb. 4, 1952; aged 87 y. 5 m. 17 d. He united with the Mennonite Church when a young man in McPherson Co., Kans., and was a member of the Hutchinson Mennonite Mission at the time of his death. George was never married, and for the past 11 years has had his home with the Alf. B. Miller family in South Hutchinson. Surviving him are 5 sisters (Mrs. Sarah Garber, and Mrs. Susan Hostetler, Harper, Kans.; Mrs. Amanda Yoder, So. Hutchinson, Kans.; Mrs. David T. Nutter, Wichita, Kans.; Mrs. Emma Taton, Argonia, Kans.), and one brother (John, Cedar Bluff, Kans.). Funeral services were held at the Hutchinson Mennonite Mission Feb. 6, with J. G. Hartzler and Sanford E. King officiating. Burial was made in the Yoder Mennonite Cemetery, Yoder, Kans.

Lichti, --Mathilda, daughter of Samuel S. and Katie (Rediger) Lichti, was born Sept. 26, 1904, at Longmont, Colo.; departed this life Feb. 5, 1952, at the home of Charles La Voo, Pueblo, Colo.; aged 47 y. 4 m. 9 d. At the age of three she moved with her parents to Shickley, Nebr., where she spent the greater portion of her life. In her early youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church since that time. All thorough her years of suffering Mathilda never lost sight of her Lord and her earnest desire was to be in His will . She leaves to mourn her stepmother (Mrs. Sam Steider, Beaver Crossing, Nebr.), 4 brothers (Eluis and Lon, Huntsville, Ark.; Floyd, Los Angeles, Calif.; and Leonard, Hesston, Kans.), and 2 sisters (Goldie, Iowa City, Iowa, and Mrs. Florence Pointer, Seward, Nebr.). Her mother, father, and one sister (Elsie) preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at Valhalla Funeral Home, Pueblo, Colo., Feb. 6 in charge of Marcus Bishop and at Salem Mennonite Church, Shickley, Nebr., Feb. 8, in charge of P. R. Kennel, assisted by F. C. Reeb. Interment was made in adjoining cemetery.

Shantz, -- Edwin Simon, born April 4, 1878, in Wilmot Twp., Ont.; died Feb. 2, 1952; aged 73 y. 9 m. 28 d. At an early age he moved to the Hespeler district where he lived for the remainder of his life. In his teen age he was converted and became a member of the Wanner Church where he was an active member until the time of his death. In 1902 he was married to Ida Martin who predeceased him in 1939. He married Evelyn Howell in 1941. Surviving him are his wife, Evelyn, one daughter (Mrs. R. S. Evans, Hespeler, Ont.), 12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother (Junia Shantz), and one sister (Mrs. Sydney Shantz, Kitchener, Ont.). Funeral services were held Feb. 4 at the home and at the Wanner Church with Merle Shantz officiating, assisted by M. G. McFarlane, pastor of the United Church of Canada in Hespeler. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Shantz, -- Elizabeth, daughter of Aaron and Mary (Beihu) Shantz, was born Oct. 15, 1880; died Jan. 28, 1952; aged 71 y. 3m. 13 d. At the age of 16 she accepted Christ as her Saviour during one of John S. Coffman's revival meetings, uniting with the Mennonite Church to which vows she remained loyal through life. In December, 1905, she was married to Joshua Nahrgang, who predeceased her Dec. 31, 1908. Her son, Wilfred Nahrgang, also predeceased her in 1945. On March 3, 1914, she married Noah Shantz, who survives her. Four sisters (Mrs. Rudy Roth, New Hamburg, Ont.; Mrs. Abram Cressman, Plattsville, Ont.; Mrs. Abram Good, Baden, Ont.; and Mrs. Abram Snyder, Waterloo, Ont.) also survive her. Funeral services were conducted by the Belnheim Mennonite Church near New Dundee, Ont., Jan. 30, by Curtis Cressman and Moses Bowman. Burial was made in the Detwiler Cemetery near Roseville, Ont.

Stancel, -- Mary Mabel, daughter of Menno and Mattie Kempf, was born near Kalona, Iowa, April 19, 1903; died at the Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa, Feb. 2, 1952; aged 48 y. 9 m. 13 d. She was united in marriage to Louis Stancel June 17, 1943. After their marriage they located on a farm near Oxford, Iowa. Mary accepted Christ in her youth uniting with the Conservative Mennonite Church and later transferring her membership to the East Union Mennonite congregation, Kalona, Iowa, where she was a member until the time she left this community about 15 years ago. She is survived by her husband, one son (Richard), her aged mother, 2 sisters (Cora-Mrs. Richard Westfall, Iowa City, Iowa and Dora-Mrs. Andrew Snyder, Colorado Springs, Colo.), and 2 brothers (Lee, Tampico, Ill., and Ralph, Kalona, Iowa). Her father and one sister predeceased her.
Funeral services were held from the East Union Mennonite Church Feb. 4 in charge of D.J. Fisher and Morris Swartzendruber. Burial was made in the family lot in the East Union Cemetery.

Zeiset, -- Martin, son of the late George and Martha Zeitset, was born Dec. 25, 1866; passed away Jan. 21, 1952; aged 85 y. 26 d. He was married to Emma Martin who predeceased him 44 years ago. To this union were born 9 children (George M., Brownstown, Pa.; Abram and Martin, East Earl, Pa.; John, Narvon, Pa.; Anna-Mrs. Henry Eby, New Providence, Pa.; Ivan M., Ephrata, Pa.; Mrs. Rebecca Martin, Blue Ball, Pa.; Emma-Mrs. Jonas Martin, New Holland, Pa.; and Mary Ella ­Mrs. David Weaver, Myerstown, Pa.). His second marriage was to Mary Shirk Kreider. To this union were born 4 children (Clayton, Narvon, Pa.; Amos, Stevens, Pa.; Benjamin and Wayne, Deaver, Pa.). There were also 3 stepchildren in this home (Mrs. Aaron Oberholtzer, Lebanon, Pa.; Mrs. Daniel Good, New Holland, Pa.; and John S. Kreider, Narvon, Pa.). Mr. Zeiset was a member of the Weaverland Mennonite Church, East Earl, Pa. He was a kind and God-fearing father.

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Bricker, -- Anna, daughter of the late Samuel and Barbara (Martin) Wadel, was born Aug. 3, 1880; passed away at the Chambersburg Hospital, Feb. 10, 1952; aged 71 y. 6 m. 7 d. Surviving are her husband, Deacon Samuel Bricker of the Strasburg Mennonite congregation, Franklin Co., Pa., one daughter (Mrs. Harvey Shank, Chambersburg, Pa.), 2 step daughters (Mrs. Wayne Fleagle and Mrs. Home Rosenberg), 2 sisters (Mrs. David Myers and Miss Fannie Wadel), and one brother (Adam, Pleasantville, N. J.). Funeral services were held at the Chambersburg Mennonite Church, Feb. 13, with Amos E. Martin, Henry Witmer, and Harold Hunsecker officiating. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Culp, -- Amos B., son of Abraham and Anna (Blosser) Culp, was born in Olive Twp., Elkhart Co., Ind., Feb. 4, 1876; died Jan. 26, 1952, at the home of Simon Hartzler where he had lived for the last few months; aged 75 y. 11 m. 21 d. He was never married and always lived on the parental homestead with his sister Phoebe and a brother Timothy, both of whom survive. A little over a year ago Bro. Culp united with the Holdeman Mennonite Church near Wakarusa, Ind., and enjoyed his Christian fellowship in the close of his life. Bro. Culp was a quiet and unassuming disposition and leaves many friends and relatives to mourn his departure. Funeral services were held at the Lienhart Funeral Home, and a memorial service at the Holdeman Church in charge of Warren Shaum, Simon Gingerich, and Clarence Shank. Burial was in the Olive Cemetery.

Detweiler, -- Clara D., daughter of the late Valentine and Elizabeth (Drissel) Rickert, was born July 14, 1870; departed this life Feb. 8, 1952, in Souderton, Pa.; aged 81 y. 6 m. 24 d. She was united in marriage to John F. Detweiler in 1889, who preceded her in death in 1950. Her husband had served the Rockhill Mennonite Church, near Telford, Pa., as deacon until death. She was the last of a family of 8 children to leave this world. Surviving are 4 daughters (Mrs. Hiram Delp, Mrs. Jacob Moyer, Mrs. Preston Alderfer, Souderton, Pa.; and Mrs. Irvin Gehman, Barto, Pa.), one son (Wilmer R., Perkasie, Pa.), 25 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. A son (Samuel) preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Rockhill Mennonite Church. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Godshalk, --John, son of Samuel and Rebecca Godshalk, was born in St. Joseph Co., Ind., Oct. 4, 1864; departed this life at his home near Nappanee, Ind., Feb. 17, 1952; aged 87 y. 4 m. 13 d. On March 17, 1891, he was united in marriage to Mary Felton. To this union 8 children were born, 6 of whom died in early childhood. The widow and 2 sons (Elijah, Logansport, Ind., and Charles, at home) are left to mourn his departure, with many other relatives and friends. Bro. Godshalk and wife united with the Olive Mennonite Church some years ago and attended as long as health permitted. The funeral service was held at the Lienhart Funeral Home in Wakarusa, Feb. 19 conducted by C. A. Shank. Burial in the Olive Cemetery.

Hensley, --James Thomas, was born Aug. 7, 1871, in Illinois; passed away at the family home in Tangent, Oreg., on Jan. 31, 1952; aged 80 y. 5 m. 24 d. He was married to Eliza Jane Edwards who preceded him in death in 1929. On Aug. 2, 1932, he married Mrs. D. E. DeVaut, who survives him. On Jan. 1, 1952, he made his peace with God, and during the last month of his life gave a bright testimony of an inward experience. He had made application to become a member of the Tangent Mennonite Church where he had been attending for some time. Funeral services were held at the Fisher Funeral Home Feb. 4, by H. A. Wolfer. Burial was made in the Oakville Cemetery.

Kauffman, -- William Ray, son of the late John and Martha (Zook) Kauffman, was born near Garden City, Mo., Sept. 24, 1892; passed away Feb. 9, 1952, at the Elkhart Hospital; aged 59y. 4 m. 16 d. In 1899 he moved with his parents to North Dakota and then in 1938 he and his family moved to Indiana. At the time of his passing he resided in Millersburg, Ind. On Sept. 24, 1914, he was united in marriage to Elma Harris, who survives him. To this union were born 9 children (Elsie-Mrs. Lester Zook, and Dean, of Minot, N. Dak.; Hazel-Mrs. Payson Hostetler, Marvin, Roy, Iva-Mrs. Howard Merrifield, Floyd, Lois-Mrs. William Bontrager, and Franklin, all living in Indiana. ). Also surviving are 32 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Amos Ogburn, Gettysburg, Pa.; and Mrs. Lewis Morningstar, Lagrange, Ind.), and one brother (Alpha Kauffman, Lagrange, Ind.). His parents, 3 brothers and 2 grandchildren preceded him in death. He accepted Christ as his Saviour early in life and united with the Spring Valley Mennonite Church near Kenmare, N. Dak. He maintained an active interest in church activities until his death. He was a man of few words, but his life was a testimony to his faith. Funeral services were held Feb. 14 in the Benton Mennonite Church with Verle Hoffman and Galen Johns officiating. Interment was made in the Benton Cemetery.

Lapp., -- Christian, son of Isaac and Elizabeth (Kauffman) Lapp, was born April 14, 1884, in Lawrence Co., Pa.; passed away at his home Feb. 18, 1952; aged 67 y. 10 m. 4 d. On Oct. 22, 1911, he was united in marriage to Martha Lantz. To this union were born 8 children. Surviving him are 5 daughters (Mrs. Ruth Helmuth, New Castle, Pa.; Mrs. Mary Stewart, Volant, Pa.; Mrs. Margaret Miller, New Wilmington, Pa.; Mrs. Martha Toda, Baltimore, Md.; and Mrs. Louise Alfredo, Sharpsville, Pa.), 3 sons (John, Leroy, and Joseph at home), 2 sisters (Rachel Helmuth, Stark Co., Ohio, and Leah Bell, North Lima, Ohio), and 7 grandchildren. Two brothers (John and Stephen) preceded him in death. In early manhood he united with the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, remaining faithful unto the end. Funeral services were held Feb. 20 at the Maple Grove Church in charge of E. J. Zook and R. D. Kauffman. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Marner, -- Carol Adonis, daughter of Eugene and Audrey (Birely) Marner, Hemlock, Ind., was born in Kokomo, Ind., Dec. 14, 1947; died Dec. 9, 1951; aged 4 y. 11 m. 25 d. She had been ill three months with leukemia. Surviving with the parents, are the grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Birely, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Marner0 and a number of uncles and aunts and cousins. Funeral services were held Dec.12 at the Ellars Funeral Home at Kokomo by W. E. Kennedy.

Mast, -- Clara, eldest daughter of Noah and Mary Troyer, was born June 18, 1861, in Lagrange Co., Ind.; died at the home of her son in Kokomo, Ind., Feb. 15, 1952; aged 90 y. 8m. 26 d. In 1881 she was married to Christian Schrock. To this union were born 2 children (Bertha and Allen) broth now deceased. In 1889 her husband died. In 1891 she was married to Bishop E. A. Mast of Kokomo, Ind. She became a member of the Howard-Miami congregation at about that time. In 1932 Bishop Mast died. She was also predeceased by a daughter (Nettie Mast Miller). Surviving are a son (Elijah), 2 daughters (Mabel Baker, Topeka, Ind.; and Pearl Hostetler, Logansport, Ind.), 15 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and one brother (D. D.Troyer, Goshen, Ind.). Funeral services were held at the Howard-Miami Church Feb. 17 in charge of A. G. Horner. Burial was in the Mast Cemetery.

Mast, -- Jeremiah D., son of David and Nancy (Livengood) Mast, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Jan. 23, 1850; died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Elmer Barkey, Mishawaka, Ind., Jan. 20, 1952; aged 93 y. 11 m. 27 d. He was married to Lydia Stutsman in 1881 in Howard Co., Ind. To this union were born 9 children. Surviving are Samuel E., El Paso, Tex.; Orlando J., Vermontsville, Mich.; Mrs. Richard Launder, South Bend, Ind.; Albert and Sanford, Elkhart, Ind.; Mrs. Elmer Barkey, Mishawaka, Ind.; and Allen Edward, Three Rivers, Mich. His wife and 2 daughters preceded him in death. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, one brother (Abe, Eureka, Ill.), and 3 sisters (Mattie Harris, Anna Kendle, and Sadie Kendle). He married Barbara Ann Bachtel in 1906; she died in 1930. He united with the Mennonite Church in his youth. Funeral services were held Jan. 23 at the Lienhart Funeral Home and at the Olive Mennonite Church with John Gingrich and C. A. Shank officiating. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Transcriber's note: According to the obituary the birth date was Jan. 23, 1850 and the death date was Jan. 20, 1952, this would make him 102 years of age not 93. Not my error.

McKenna, -- Ruth, was born in Wein, Mo., April 6, 1875; died at her home in Hutchinson, Kans., Feb. 9, 1952; aged 76 y. 10 m. 3 d. She accepted Christ as her Saviour about 9 years ago and was baptized on April 26, 1943, united with the Hutchinson Mission Church. She was a faithful member at the time of her death. The past number of years she was bedfast but bore her suffering patiently. She is predeceased by her husband who passed away in 1944. Surviving are 6 daughters (Mrs. Sadie Strawn, Mrs. Ida Wilson, Mrs. Anna Waldron, Mrs. Edith Simms, Mrs. Gladys Stevens, and Mrs. Allie Woosley, all of Hutchinson, Kans.), 4 sons (Finis, St. Supply, Okla.; Charles, Madison, Kans.; Lawrence, Hutchinson, Kans.; Lloyd, Norwich, Kans.), one sister (Mrs. Fannie Brink), 3 brothers (Tour Pippin, Hance, and Robert), 11 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held at Johnson and Sons Funeral Home in Hutchinson, Kans., with Harry A. Diener and Sanford E. King officiating. Burial was made in the Fairlawn Cemetery.

Miller, --Fannie, daughter of Jacob and Barbara (Miller) Yoder, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Aug. 31, 1870; died Feb. 2, 1952; aged 81 y. 5 m. 2 d. On Sept. 1, 1889, she was united in marriage to Josiah M. Miller, who preceded her in death April 18, 1945. To this union were born 5 children (Earl J., Eldie J. and Orva J., of Shipshewana, Ind., Clyde J., Grabill, Ind., and Iva Elizabeth-Mrs. Ralph Beck, Auburn, Ind.); the home was also opened to Minnie (Kauffman) Dennison after the death of her mother. Two sons (Earl J. and Eldie J.), 2 sisters, and 5 brothers preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her departure 2 sons, one daughter, 22 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, one sister (Lizzie-Mrs. Menno J. Yoder), and a number of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. In early life she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Forks Mennonite Church. In later years she transferred her membership to the Emma Mennonite Church were she attended faithfully as long as she was able to do so. The funeral was held at the Emma Mennonite Church, Feb. 5, in charge of Oscar and Amos Hostetler. Burial was made in the Miller Cemetery.

Nafziger, --Magdalene Maybelle, daughter of Ira and Sara (Clymer) Nafziger, was born near Pomeroy Chester Co., Pa., on May 8, 1945; departed this life very suddenly on Jan. 4, 1952; aged 6 y. 7 m. 26 d. She was instantly killed when struck by an automobile. She is survived by her parents, 7 brothers and sisters (Jo Calvin, Leon, Twilah Dawn, Joyce Elaine, P. Leslie, Lois Lucille, and Carol Jean, all of home), her maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Martin Clymer, Lancaster, Pa.), and her paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Eli Nafziger, Gap, Pa.). Brief funeral services were held in the home by Noah Hershey, followed by services at the Laurel Street Church in charge of D. Stoner Krady. Interment in Mellinger's Mennonite Cemetery.

Schrock, --Maud, daughter of the late Noah and Elizabeth (Mast) Schrock, was born in Walnut Creek Twp., Holmes Co., Ohio, Aug. 1, 1882; departed this life at her home in Sugarcreek, Ohio, following a sudden heart attack on Feb. 18, 1952; aged 69 y. 6 m. 17 d. In her youth she confessed Christ as her Lord and Saviour and united with the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church to which she remained faithful until her heavenly call. On Jan. 21, 1907, she was united in marriage to Persy Schrock. Three brothers and one sister preceded her in death. She is survived by her sorrowing companion, 3 sons (Corliss, Millersburg, Ohio; Ray, Sugarcreek, Ohio; Ralph, Plain City, Ohio), 6 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. George Deetz, Sugarcreek, Ohio), besides a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Walnut Creek Church Feb. 20 in charge of Paul R. Miller. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Transcriber's note: "Persy" is spelled correct.

Schrock, --Mattie, daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Lehman) Hostetler, was born Dec. 20, 1892, in Indiana; died in an auto accident Jan. 30, 1952; aged 59 y. 1 m. 10 d. She lived most of her active life at Hutchinson, Kans., until 12 years ago when she moved with her family to Wakarusa, Ind. She was married March 5, 1914, to John Schrock. Surviving are her husband, her mother (Mrs. Elizabeth Hostetler, Nappanee, Ind.), 3 sons (Levi, Snyder, Texas, and Joseph and Andy, Sweetwater, Texas), 2 daughters (Mrs. Elizabeth Montandon and Mrs. Fannie Lowell, Elkhart, Ind.), 4 sisters 8 brothers, and 11 grandchildren. One son and a daughter preceded her in death. In her youth, Sister Schrock was baptized and received into the Amish Mennonite Church. At the time of her death she was a member of the North Main Street Mennonite Church, Nappanee, Ind., and was very faithful in attendance at the Holdeman Mennonite Church, Wakarusa, Ind. Funeral services were held on Feb. 2 at the Olive Mennonite Church in charge of Simon Gingerich assisted by Silas Weldy. Burial was in the Olive Cemetery.

Vance, -- Virginia, daughter of Adam and Kathryn Rainse, was born July 1, 1860; departed this life Feb.22, 1952; aged 91 y. 7 m. 21 d. She became a Christian and joined the Mennonite Church only a few years ago, and she was never able to attend any public meetings. Her husband, Evan Vance, and one daughter preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her passing 6 daughters (Bertha-Mrs. Mason Vance, Nannie-Mrs. Marvin Harper, Vernie, Texie-Mrs. Glen Huffman, Lara-Mrs. Coon Arbogast, and Alice---widow of the late Clay Huffman), 3 sons (Ralph, John, and Adam), 63 grandchildren, 103 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren. The funeral was conducted by Earl J. Hartzler at the Roaring Run Mennonite Church, Onego, W. Va. Burial was made in the Vance Cemetery.

Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.