Detweiler. --- Barbara Ann, daughter of Eli and Magdalene (Troyer) Kauffman, was born Jan. 24, 1864, at Belleville, Pa.; died at her home in West Liberty, Ohio, April 15, 1952; aged 88 y. 2 m. 21 d. The family moved to Wayne County, Ohio, in 1862, and to West Liberty in 1881. On Feb. 12, 1913, she was united in marriage to Amos Z. Detweiler. She was a loyal member of the South Union Mennonite Church. Surviving are her husband, one sister (Fannie), who lived with them, and a number of nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services were held at the Troyer-Lynn Funeral Home in charge of Nelson Knagy, assisted by Stanley Shenk.

Fergison. --- Nettie May, daughter of Tobias and Mary (Musser) Weaver, was born near Elkhart, Ind., Feb. 16, 1882; departed this life Jan. 11, 1953; aged 70 y. 10 m. 24 d. On Nov. 25, 1905, she was united in marriage to Eugene Fergison, who preceded her in death in 1945. She was a kind, loving mother with a great devotion and concern for her family. On Jan. 2, 1953, she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and was received into the Christian fellowship of the Olive Mennonite Church. She leaves to mourn her departure 4 daughters (Amanda---Mrs. Otto Leer, Ethel-Mrs. Burton Signs, and Maxine-Mrs. Edmond Harris, all of Elkhart, Ind.; and Mary-Mrs. Herbert Swarm, Prattsville, Mich.), 5 sons (Edward, Elkhart, Ind.; Tobias and Reuben, Granger, Ind.; Leroy, Waukegan, Ill.; and Eugene, San Marcos, Texas), 2 sisters (Mrs. Catherine Hostetler, Middlebury, Ind.; and Mrs. Betty Arthur, Bristol, Ind.), one brother (William, Logansport, Ind.), 20 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the White Funeral Home, Elkhart, Ind., Jan. 14, conducted by C. A. Shank. Interment was made in the Prairie Street Cemetery.

Harshbarger. ­ Edith May, daughter of John R. and Frances (Kauffman) Yoder, was born May 25, 1876, in Champaign, Co., Ohio; passed to her eternal reward May 19, 1952; aged 75 y. 11 m. 24 d. During her youth she accepted her Saviour and united with the Oak Grove Mennonite Church, West Liberty, Ohio. She was united in marriage to Samuel H. Harshbarger, who preceded her in death in 1935. She was also preceded in death by 4 children (Paul, Floyd, Edna Grace, and Emmett L). Surviving are 3 children (Luke, Springfield, Oho; Mary E., Bellefontaine, Ohio; and Mildred, Columbus, Ohio), 7 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Alfred and Emmett W., West Liberty, Ohio), and one sister (Emma K. King, Garden City, Mo.). Funeral services were conducted at the Oak Grove Church by Nelson Knagy, assisted by Stanley Shenk, with interment in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

Pool. --- Julia Ann Josephine (Brickley), wife of J. L. P. Pool, was born neat Strawberry, Ark., Nov. 24, 1882; passed away Dec. 17, 1952, three day s after suffering from a stroke; aged 70 y. 23 d. She was a member of the Bethel Springs Mennonite Church and will long be remembered by folks of the Culp, Ark., community for her witness for the Lord. Surviving are 2 sons (E. O. Higginbotham, Willamina, Oreg.; and Russell Pool, Culp, Ark.), one daughter (Ada L. Barton, Washington D. C.), 3 brothers (Haywood, Leachville, Ark; Hugh, Morris, Okla.; and Guss, Calif.), one sister (Iva Ridens, Calif.), 18 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Memorial services were in charge of Frank Horst and M. E. Bontreger.

Sauder. --- Emma, daughter of Christian and Magdalena (Stuckey) Lugbill, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Feb. 22, 1885; entered into eternal rest while at the home of her daughter near Stryker, Ohio; aged 67 y. 10 m. 26 d. On Jan. 18, 1910, she was united in marriage to William Sauder, who preceded her in death about 7 years ago. Surviving are one son (Ray, Wauseon, Ohio), 2 daughters (Opal-Mrs. Earl Stuckey, Stryker, Ohio; and Ilva-Mrs. Walter Short, Pettisville, Ohio), 4 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Lydia-Mrs. Frank Rupp, and Viola-Mrs. Myron Nofziger), 3 brothers (Peter, Eli, and Sylvanus, all of Archbold, Ohio), and many other relatives and friends. Besides her husband she was preceded in death by one daughter (Laura), her parents, one sister (Katie-Mrs. Menno Short), and one brother and one sister who died in early childhood. She was a kind and loving mother and was devoted to God, her family, her neighbors, and her church. In her girlhood she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Central Mennonite Church, remaining faithful throughout life. Funeral services were held at the Central Church, Archbold, Ohio, in charge of P. L Frey and Walter Stuckey.

Schrock. --- Bettie Jo, daughter of Leonard and Inez (Yordy) Schrock, was born Jan. 30, 1950, at Pontiac, Ill.; passed away at her home near Flanagan, Dec. 28, 1952; aged 2 y. 10 m. 28 d. Two months ago she underwent surgery from which she never fully recovered. In spite of her much suffering, her friendly disposition and cheery smile greatly endeared her to her family and many friends. She leaves to mourn her early departure, her parents, 2 brothers (Douglas and Thomas), 2 sisters (Peggy and Constance), her grandparents and great-grandmothers. One sister (Sandra Kay) preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Dec. 30 at the Waldo Mennonite Church, Flanagan, Ill., in charge of J. D. Hartzler assisted by E. J. Stalter, with interment in the Waldo Cemetery.

Stottlemyer. --- Ada S., daughter of Samuel E. and Fannie K. Horst, was born Dec. 9, 1929, near Maugansville, Md.; passed away at the home of her parents, Jan. 2, 1953; aged 23 y. 24 d. She accepted Christ as her Saviour on her thirteenth birthday and united with the Cedar Grove Mennonite Church. She was united in marriage to Ernest E. Stottlemyer on Aug. 1, 1951. Surviving are her husband, parents, 3 brothers (Abram, Jacob, Samuel, Jr.), 3 sisters (Alice-Mrs. Raymond Witmer, Ida-Mrs. Earl Zimmerman, and Ethel-Mrs. Leo Lehman), and grandfather. Funeral services were held at the Cedar Grove Mennonite Church, Greencastle, Pa., Jan. 4, in charge of Abram M. Baer and Harold A. Lehman, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Waters. --- Moses Joseph, son of David and Jane (Pierce) Waters, was born Oct. 14, 1863, at Pierceville, Ga.; departed this life Jan. 6, 1953; aged 89 y. 2 m. 23 d. His early manhood was spent in Georgia and on March 24, 1898, he was united in marriage to Lucy Jane Kiker. As a young man he was converted and united with the Free Methodist Church and was faithful to the end. In 1903 he came to Foss, Okla., and two years later moved to Ellis County where he pioneered, enduring many hardships. In 1910 he moved to Hydro because of the illness of his mother, in 1925 to Springdale, Ark., and in 1939 back to Hydro. Surviving are 7 children (Arthur, Pueblo, Colo.; Mrs. Jane Slagell, Hydro, Okla.; Phebe-Mrs. H. D. Shantz, Hydro, Okla., who cared for her father in his last years; John, Hydro, Okla.; Charlie, Thomas, Okla.; Mrs. Mary Trolinger, Fayetteville, Ark.; and Layman, La Junta, Colo.), his wife, 14 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Pleasant View Mennonite Church in charge of John Slagell and Alva Swartzendruber, with burial in the near-by cemetery.

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Bender. --- Mary Jane, infant daughter of Urie A. and Dorothy Bender, Baden, Ont., was born Feb. 9, 1952; passed away Dec. 29, 1952; aged 10 m. 20 d. In heaven she awaits the coming of her parents and sister (Ruth Ann). A memorial service, in charge of Moses H. Roth, assisted by Orland Gingerich, was held at the Steinman A. M. Church Jan. 1. Interment was made in the Geiger Mennonite Cemetery.

Blosser. --- Emma, daughter of the late Sebastian and Magdalena (Goldsmith) Gerig, was born near Wayland, Iowa, Feb. 27, 1887; passed to her eternal home Jan. 16, 1953; aged 65 y. 10 m. 19 d. Her entire life was spent in this community. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, to which she gave faithful and active service. She was married to Abraham D. Blosser on Nov. 25, 1909. Also surviving are 4 sons (Virgil, Dennis, and LaVerne, Wayland, Iowa; and Marvin, Yellow Springs, Ohio), 5 grandchildren, one brother (Jacob, Wayland, Iowa), 6 sisters (Mrs. Lydia Eigsti, Morton, Ill.; Mrs. Elizabeth Roth, Mrs. Anna Wyse, Mrs. Mollie Orendorff, Mrs. Eva Leichty, and Mrs. Minnie Sutter, all of Wayland, Iowa), and a large number of other relatives and friends. Two brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Sugar Creek Church, Jan. 19, conducted by Simon Gingerich, assisted by Eugene Blosser. Interment was made in the cemetery near by.

Hess. --- Norman H., son of the late William and Elizabeth (Harley) Hess, was born Nov. 11, 1889, at Trappe, Pa.; died at his home in Lederach, Pa., Aug. 13, 1952; aged 62 y. 9 m. 2 d. On March 24, 1914, he was married to Eva Lederach, who survives him. They united with the Salford Mennonite Church, Harleysville, Pa., where for many years he was active in the Sunday school. Funeral services and interment were at the Salford Mennonite Church, Aug. 17, in charge of the local ministers.

Horst. --- Magdalena, daughter of Samuel Horst was brown near West Montrose, Ont., Nov. 18, 1906; passed away at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, Jan. 17, 1953; aged 46 y. 1 m. 30 d. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and at the time of her death was a faithful member of the Elmira, Ont., Mennonite Church. Her mother preceded her in death. Surviving are her father, and one brother (Irvin). Funeral services were conducted by H. S. Bauman and O. D. Snider, at the Elmira Church, Jan. 20, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Kenagy. --- Mary A. (Oesch), was born near Wheatland, Mo., Aug. 26, 1876; passed away at her home in Kansas City, Jan. 18, 1953; aged 76 y. 4 m. 23 d. She had lived in Kansas City for 31 years. Her husband, Solomon D. Kenagy, preceded her in death in 1947. She was a member of the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, Garden City, Mo. Surviving are 2 daughters (Elsie and Nellie at home), one son (Ellsworth, Johnson Co., Kans.), 2 sisters (Anna, Shipshewana, Ind.; and Mrs. Edna Yoder, Shipshewana, Ind.), and 3 brothers (J. C., Spartansburg, Pa.; J. D., Garden City, Mo.; and W. W., Goshen, Ind.). Funeral services were held at the Stine and McClure Funeral Home, Kansas City, Mo., Jan. 20, in charge of W. R. Hershberger and Rev. Hughes, with burial in the Memorial Park Cemetery.

Miller. --- Polly (Mishler), was born Sept. 4, 1857, at Middlebury, Ind.; died Jan. 20, 1953; aged 95 y. 4 m. 16 d. She was married to Jacob E. Miller on Oct. 25, 1879. They resided in Indiana until 1897 when they moved to Longmont, Colo. In 1899 they moved to Nampa, where her husband died in 1900. She lived there since that time and was active up until the time of her death. She became a member of the Mennonite Church while in Indiana and maintained her membership in that denomination until death. Surviving are 3 sons (Edson R., and J. Frank, Nampa, Idaho; and William G., Modesto, Calif.), 3 daughters (Edna B., and Elva G., both of Nampa, Idaho; and Mrs. Nellie Cervenka, Peoria, Ill.), and one grandson. Funeral services were held at the Alsip Chapel in charge of Robert E. Garber, with burial in the Kohlerlawn Cemetery.

Nyce. ­ Allen M., son of the late Isaac B. and Lizzie (Moyer) Nyce, was born Feb. 27, 1883, near Harleysville, Pa., where he resided until his death on Jan. 15, 1953; aged 69 y. 10 m. 16 d. In 1908 he was baptized and became a member of the Salford Mennonite Church. The next Sunday after his baptism he was invited to become one of the song leaders in the church and served regularly in this capacity until one year prior to his death. He also served as a Sunday-school teacher for many years. On Sept. 9, 1905, he was married to Emma M. Ruth, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Edith-Mrs. John E. Lapp, Lansdale, pa.), and 9 grandchildren. Both he and his brother William were stricken with cerebral hemorrhage on Jan. 10, and died only three days apart. Funeral services were held Jan. 19, at the Salford Mennonite Church, in charge of Elias N. Landis and Rein A. Alderfer.

Nyce. --- William M., son of the late Isaac B. and Lizzie (Moyer) Nyce, was born Sept. 30, 1876; died Jan. 12, 1953; aged 76 y. 3 m. 12 d. He spent his lifetime on the farm where he was born, near Harleysville, Pa. Both he and his brother Allen were stricken with cerebral hemorrhage on Jan. 10, and died only three days apart. Funeral services were held Jan. 19, at the Salford Mennonite Church, in charge of Elias N. Landis and Rein A. Alderfer.

Roth. ­ Catherine, daughter of John and Fannie (Lichti) Jantzi, was born March 4, 1862, in Waterloo Co., Ont., passed away Jan. 6, 1953, at Clarence Center, N.Y.; aged 90 y. 10 m. 2 d. On Dec. 21, 1881, she was married to Daniel Roth, who preceded her in death in 1932. Surviving are 7 children (Fannie Beller, Clarence Center, N. Y.; Anna Otto, Tavistock, Ont.; Catherine, Clarence Center, N.Y.; Nickolas, Regina, Mont.; Elizabeth Mutch, Woodstock, Ont.; Lena Roth, Darien, N. Y. and Sarah Helmuth, Blight, Ont.), 21 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and one sister (Mrs. Fannie Jantz, Wellseley, Ont.). One son, (Moses) preceded her in death. She with her husband and family moved to the Clarence Center community in 1921, where she was a resident until death. Early in life she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful member. Funeral services were held at the Clarence Center Mennonite Church, Clarence, N.Y., Jan. 9, in charge of D. Edward Diener and Jacob Birkey. Interment was made in the Good Cemetery.

Shoemaker. --- Fern, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Shoemaker, passed away at her home at Elora, Ont., Jan. 12, 1953. She was born Jan. 19, 1941. At six years of age she was stricken with rheumatic fever which left her with a weak heart. She was confined to her bed for 10 weeks prior to her death at the age of 11 y. 11 m. 24 d. Surviving are her parents, 3 sisters, (Eileen, Vera, and Eva), and 6 brothers (Glen, Ray , Lyal, Claire, Lorne, and Stuart). She accepted Christ at the age of 9 and was a faithful and loyal member of the Bethel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Bethel Church, Jan. 15, in charge of Newton L. Gingrich and Rufus Yutzi, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. This was the first funeral in the five years' history of this congregation.

Sperau. ­ Nannie Laura, daughter of Amanda Beard, was born Aug. 22, 1872, near Edom, Va.; departed this life very suddenly at her home near Baker, W. Va., Dec. 11, 1952; aged 80 y. 3 m. 20 d. She was united in marriage to Abram Sperau in 1901. To this union were born 6 children (Russel, ---Florida; J. C., Ungers Store, W. Va.; Mrs. Edna M. Beam, Carlisle, Pa.; Mrs. Ruby Fries, Manassas, Va.; Howard A., Martinsburg, W. Va.: and D. A., Washington D. C.), 19 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. In early life she accepted Christ and was received into the Mennonite Church where she remained faithful until death, living an exemplary Christian life. Funeral services were held at the Salem Mennonite Church, Needmore, W. Va., Dec. 14 in charge of S. A. Shank, assisted by P. E. Shank, with interment in the church cemetery.

Stoltzfus. --- Elizabeth, daughter of C. C. and Katie (Birkey) Schrock, was born at Eureka, Ill., Dec. 19, 1875; passed away as the result of a heart attack at her home at Wellman, Iowa, Jan. 20, 1953; aged 77 y. 1 m. 1 d. She was married to Ammon Stoltzfus on Oct. 8, 1895. Surviving are her husband, 3 sons (William, Corry, Pa.; John and Alvin, Wellman, Iowa), 2 daughters (Anna-Mrs. Joe Stutzman, Keota, Iowa; and Bertha-Mrs. Harvey Steider, Mendville, Pa.), 30 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers (Joe, Fairbury, Nebr.; Chris, Peter, and Dan, Shickley, Nebr.; and Samuel, Scottsbluff, Nebr.), and 5 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Sam Roth, Nampa, Idaho; Amelia-Mrs. Dan Lichti, Bruning, Nebr.; Lena-Mrs. Sam Steider, Beaver Crossing, Nebr.; Lydia-Mrs. Fred Denzer, Bruning, Nebr.; and Martha-Mrs. George Boyce, Shickley, Nebr.). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Mary-Mrs. Menno Stutzman), one brother (John), and one sister (Kate-Mrs. Emil Ernst). She united with the Mennonite Church in her youth and served the Lord and the church faithfully as a minister's wife for 55 years. They first lived in Kansas, then Nebraska, and in 1941 they moved to Wellman, Iowa. Funeral services were held at the Wellman Mennonite Church in charge of Max Yoder, Edward Diener, and George S. Miller, with burial in the Wellman Cemetery.

Tanner. ­ Theobald, son of the late Leonard and Mary (Werner) Tanner, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, Feb. 17, 1894; passed away at his farm home near Tedrow, Ohio, Dec. 30, 1952; aged 58 y. 10 m. 13 d. He was united in marriage to Ida Wanner on Jan. 5, 1923. Remaining to mourn his departure are his wife, one sister (Mrs. George Weber, Monelova, Ohio), 4 brothers (Albert, Coleman, Mich.; Emil, Crissy, Ohio; Edward, Morenci, Mich.; and Alvy, Tedrow, Ohio), and many other relatives and friends. His parents and one sister (Louisa) preceded him in death. In 1936 he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and was received into the Tedrow Gospel Tabernacle. A few months before his death he renewed his covenant with his Lord and was received as a member of the Tedrow Mennonite Church. He enjoyed good health until the spring of 1952, but he bore his suffering patiently and as his body grew weaker his faith in Christ became stronger. Services were held at the Tedrow Mennonite Church, Jan. 1, in charge of E. B. Frey, with burial in the Smith Cemetery.

Weldy. --- Ira, son of the late John K. and Susan Weldy, was born near Wakarusa, Ind., March 8, 1881; died at the home of his daughter, Nov. 19, 1952; aged 71 y. 8m. 11 d. On Dec. 6, 1903, he was married in Minerva Welty, who survives him. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Grace-Mrs. Harold Metzler, Wakarusa, Ind.; and Ethel-Mrs. Walter Miller, Elkhart, Ind.), one son (John, Elkhart, Ind.), 9 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 6 brothers (George, Jacob L., Silas, and Elmer, all of Wakarusa, Ind.; Amos and Homer, of Nappanee, Ind.), and one sister (Ruth-Mrs. Alvin Yoder, Nappanee, Ind.). Three brothers preceded him in death. He confessed Christ as a young man and was baptized by Bishop J. F. Funk, and received into the Holdeman congregation. Funeral services were held at the Olive Mennonite Church, with the brethren L. C. Hartzler, S. C. Yoder and John H. Mosemann officiating. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Witmer. --- Samuel Martin, passed away Jan. 14, 1953, at his home near Sterling, Ill.; aged 67 y. 2 m. 6 d. He was born Nov. 8, 1885, at Morrison, Ill., the son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Gsell) Witmer. As a child he moved with his parents to Carroll Co., Iowa, where he grew to manhood. The family later moved to Morrison where he was engaged in farming. On Dec. 29, 1909, he was married to Edith Esther Hensler. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons (Harry, Dixon, Ill.; Clifford, Sterling, Ill.; and Henry, Morrison, Ill.), 6 daughters (Ethel-Mrs. Amos Ebersole, Dixon, Ill.; Gladys-Mrs. Roy Hess, Sterling, Ill.; Mabel-Mrs. Russell Hess, Sterling, Ill.; Flossie-Mrs. Leland Horst, Mt. Morris, Ill.; Lorna, at home; and Alice-Mrs. Merle Ebersole, Dixon, Ill.), 23 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Joseph, Rock Falls, Ill.; and Allan, Carterville, Mo.). An infant daughter (Mary Emily), one brother (Harry), and 2 sisters (Etta and Mrs. Mattie Miller) preceded him in death. In early manhood he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, and at the time of his passing he was a consistent member of the Science Ridge congregation near Sterling, Ill. Funeral services were held Jan. 17, at the Science Ridge Church, in charge of A. C. Good and Robert Keller, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

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Binder, --- Elmina, was born in Waterloo Township, Ont., Dec. 29, 1877; died in the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, Jan. 21, 1953; aged 75 y. 23 d. She is survived by 3 sisters (Rosanna and Sylinda, Breslau, Ont.; and Mrs. Nancy Buschert, Kitchener, Ont.). Four sisters preceded her in death. She gave her heart to the Lord in her youth and remained steadfast in the faith to the end of her journey. Funeral services were held Jan. 24, at the Cressman Mennonite Church, Breslau, Ont., in charge of John Hess and Oscar Burkholder, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Bixler, --- Hattie, daughter of Daniel and Catherine Forney, was born Aug. 1, 1870; died at the home of her son Emmanuel, Jan. 22, 1953; aged 82 y. 5 m. 8 d. On Dec. 27, 1890, she was united in marriage to Noah Bixler, who preceded her in death in 1945. To this union were born 2 sons (Emmanuel and Homer, both of Columbiana, Ohio). Also surviving are 2 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She and her husband united with the Midway Mennonite Church, Columbiana, Ohio, early in married life and retained their membership there. Funeral services were held at the Midway Church, conducted by Paul Yoder, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Bontrager, -- David Edwin, son of Christian and Elizabeth (Troyer) Bontrager, was born in Fairfield Co., Ohio, Aug. 23, 1873; died at his home in Kalona, Iowa, Oct. 25, 1952, after a lingering illness; aged 79 y. 2m. 2 d. He was one of a family of eleven children, of which only two brothers survive (Joseph, Wakarusa, Ind.; and William, Cedar Rapids, Iowa). In his teens he became a member of the Mennonite Church in Ohio, later transferring his membership to the East Union Church at Kalona, Iowa, where he remained a member until called by death. On Dec. 1, 1897, he was united in marriage to Mary M. Kempf, who survives with 4 sons (Ray, California, Pa.; Lloyd, Sheridan, Wyo.; Russell, Elkhart, Ind.; and Cecil, Iowa City, Iowa), 4 daughters (Florence Maas, Riverside, Iowa; Gladys Hostetler, Peoria, Ill.; Lois Swartzendruber, Kalona, Iowa; and Nadie Hershberger, Wellman, Iowa), 20 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the East Union Church, Oct. 28, in charge of D. J. Fisher and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber, with interment in the Sharon Hill Cemetery.

Clemmer, --- Willis H., son of Josiah K. and the late Lydia (Hunsberger) Clemmer, was born in Souderton, Pa., Jan. 27, 1897; passed away at the Grandview Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Nov. 5, 1952; aged 55 y. 9 m. 9 d. Surviving are his wife (Ella), his father, one daughter (Ruth, at home), and 5 brothers (Harvey, Norman, and Linford, Souderton, Pa.; and Clayton and Paul, Sellersville, Pa.). His first wife (Hannah G. Moyer) and 2 children preceded him in death. He was a member of the Plain Mennonite Church, Lansdale, Pa., from which the funeral services were held on Nov. 10, in charge of John E. Lapp, Jacob C. Clemmer, Wayne N. Kratz, and Arthur D. Ruth, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Coblentz, --- Moses J., son of Jacob and Mary Coblentz, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, March 27, 1886; passed away at the Community Hospital, Wooster, Ohio, Jan. 27, 1953; passed away at the Community Hospital, Wooster, Ohio, Jan. 27, 1953; aged 66 y. 10 m. He was married to Nancy Boley on Nov. 4, 1907. Surviving are his wife, 3 daughters (Mrs. Ada Henry, Mrs. Walter Moses, and Sadie of Wooster, Ohio), 4 sons (Joacob, Shreve, Ohio; LeRoy, Phoenix, Ariz.; Oliver and Raymond, Wooster, Ohio), 14 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 sisters (Fannie Kandell and Sarah Miller), 6 half sisters (Katie and Amanda Hilty of Indiana; Saloma Miller, Lucinda Hostetler, and Mary Ann Yoder of Ohio, and Sovilla Yoder of North Carolina), and one half brother. He was a member of the Wooster Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Berlin Mennonite Church in charge of D. W. Miller with burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Berlin, Ohio.

Cressman, --- Annetta, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob B. Snider, was born in Waterloo Township Aug. 27, 1876; died suddenly at the home of her daughter, Reta, Jan. 26, 1953; aged 76 y. 4 m. 30 d. In 1893, she was united in marriage to Isaiah Cressman, who preceded her in death in 1943. Surviving are 2 sons (Vernon S. and Hillard, Kitchener, Ont.), 3 daughters (Clara-Mrs. Elum Martin, and Reta-Mrs. Alvin Gascho, of Kitchener, Ont.; and Marjorie-Mrs. Urias Baeringer, St. Catherines, Ont.), 4 brothers (Aeton and Ion, Preston, Ont.; Harvey, Bloomingdale, Ont.; and Lloyd, Williamsburg, Ont.), 9 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. One brother (Alvin) and one sister (Lydia Ann) preceded her in death. She was a faithful member of the First Mennonite Church ever since her reception in 1949, when she transferred her membership from the Weber congregation, Strasburg, Ont. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Jan. 29, in charge of J. H. Hess, assisted by Simon B. Martin. Interment was made in the Weber cemetery.

Good, --- Oren Lee, son of Wilmer and Ruth Good, Denbigh, Va., was born April 1, 1941; passed away after an illness of almost six months, Dec. 29, 1952; aged 11 y. 8 m. 28 d. He was baptized on April 8, 1951. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (James and Charles), and 3 sisters (Velma, Ruby, and Shirley). Funeral services were held at the Warwick River Church in charge of John H. Shenk, George R. Brunk, and Truman H. Brunk, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Helmuth, --- Atlee G., was born July 22, 1907, at Millersburg, Ohio, the son of Gideon B. and Barbara (Beechy) Helmuth; passed quietly from life to the glories of the next on Nov. 28, 1952; at Robinson Memorial Hospital, Ravena, Ohio; aged 45 y. 4 m. 6 d. On Jan. 1, 1930, he was married to Naomi Pearl Oesch who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Marilyn, Harlan, Keith, and Kathleen), his mother, 2 brothers (Gilbert, Aurora, Ohio; and Alvin, Louisville, Ohio), and 4 sisters (Wilma-Mrs. Lloyd Roth, and Mary-Mrs. Oliver Zehr, both of Lebanon, Ohio; Naomi-Mrs. Kenneth Sommers, Louisville, Ohio; and Orpha-Mrs. Ivan Miller, Fentress, Va.). He was preceded in death by his father, a brother, and 3 sisters. In early manhood he trusted the Lord as his Saviour and always had a deep desire to live for Him. His helping hand of charity and good will was always busy and he was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed in the home, church, and community. Funeral services were held at the Plain View Mennonite Church, Aurora, Ohio, Nov. 30, in charge of Elmer Stoltzfus and Eugene Yoder, with burial in the church cemetery.

Kennel, --- Daniel, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Kennel, was born in Wellesley Township June 11, 1891; died Jan. 29, 1953, at his home, Kitchener, Ont.; aged 61 y. 7 m. 18 d. He was united in marriage to Adeline Ropp in March 1920, who survives with one daughter (Eunice-Mrs. Arthur Lichty, Kitchnener, Ont.), 6 sisters (Mattie, and Mrs. Samuel Lehman, Castorland, N. Y.; Mrs. John Jutzi, Kitchener, Ont.; Mrs. Emmanuel Steinman, New Hamburg, Ont.; Mrs. Minetta Erb, Millbank, Ont.; and Mrs. Ervin Ropp, Port Austin, Mich.), and 2 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Feb. 2, at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont., in charge of C. F. Derstine and J. H. Hess, with interment in the Kitchener Cemetery.

King, --- Nannie Jane, daughter of Levi and Nancy (Yoder) King, was born near West Liberty, Ohio, May 21, 1874; passed away at the home of her son Paul, Jan. 27, 1953; aged 78 y. 8 m. 6 d. In her youth she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the South Union Church where she remained faithful to the end. On Dec. 21, 1895, she was united in marriage to Amos S. King, who preceded her in death. One son (Loren) also preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Paul M. and Emmet), 2 daughters (Anna S.-Mrs. Howard Shumaker, and Vernane-Mrs. Harley Headings), 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (Joe R.), and one sister (Mattie R.), Funeral services were held at the South Union Mennonite Church, Jan. 30, in charge of Ernest Detweiler and Stanley Shenk, with burial in the South Union Cemetery.

McKane, --- Mary Frances, daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Breen) Hamburger, Jr., was born April 2, 1884, in Chicago, Ill.; died of a heart attack Nov. 21, 1952, at Know, Ind.; aged 68 y.7 m. 19 d. On Sept. 15, 1925, she was united in marriage to Arthur James McKane, who preceded her in death in 1951. She united with the Toto Mennonite Gospel Mission on Sept. 7, 1952. Funeral services were in charge of Jency Hershberger and R. F. Yoder.

Morningstar, --- Robert Dean, infant son of Delbert and Gladys (Ramer) Morningstar, was born Nov. 5, 1952; departed this life Jan. 3, 1953; aged 1 m. 29 d. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Carol), one brother (Glen LaMar), grandparents, and many other relatives. Funeral services were in charge of R. F. Yoder with burial in Yellow Creek Cemetery, Goshen, Ind.

Roth, --- Lizzie, daughter of Jacob and Barbara Egli, was born in Henry Co., Iowa, March 26, 1870. She was converted while in her teens and was received into the fellowship of the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, Wayland, Iowa, of which she was a member at the time of her death. She was married to Jacob Roth on March 1, 1899. She was an affectionate wife and mother and a much-appreciated neighbor. She seemed to be in her usual health until almost the time of her death when she fell peacefully asleep on Jan. 27, 1953, at the age of 82 y. 10 m. 1 d. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1935, and one daughter (Barbara). She leaves one sister (Mrs. Peter G. Roth, Noble, Iowa), one brother (Jona, of the home community), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Green Mound Church of God, conducted by Simon Gingerich, assisted by Arvell Hughes, pastor of the church, with interment in the cemetery near by.

Rudolph, --- William Wade, was born May 7, 1878, at Old Fields, W. Va.; passed away at the Waynesboro, Pa., Hospital, Jan. 21, 1953; aged 74 y. 8 m. 14 d. He was the son of Nathan F. and Alice Catherine (Everett) Rudolph. On Feb. 26, 1902, he was married to Nannie Luretta McKee, who died in December of the same year. One daughter to this union also preceded him in death. On May 31, 1904, he was united in marriage to Emma F. Heishman, who survives with the 5 sons (Virlus F., Otho T., Lewis W., Grover N., and David L.), and 2 daughters (Sarah C.-Mrs. Raymond C. Martin, and Matta Frances-Mrs. Francis W. Leatherman) born to this union. Also surviving are one brother (J. Floyd, Intermont, W Va.), 23 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren. He accepted Christ in early youth and united with the Hebron Lutheran Church in Intermont, W. Va. In 1904 he was baptized and received into the Crest Hill Mennonite Church at Wardensville, W. Va., to which he remained a faithful member until his going home. He and his family moved to Hagerstown, Md., in 1931, and have made their home in that vicinity since then. Short services were held at the Grove Funeral Home, Waynesboro, Pa., Jan. 24, by Amos Martin, with funeral services conducted by John L. Stauffer, assisted by ---Zirkle, at the Hebron Lutheran Church, Wardensville, W. Va. Burial was made in the Wardnesville Cemetery.

Salzman, --- Mabel, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Shantz, was born Aug. 21, 1889; passed away suddenly at her home near Petersburg, Ont., Jan. 25, 1953; aged 63 y. 4 m. 4 d. She was married to Joseph Salzman, who survives with 4 sons (Sanford and Clifford, Kitchener, Ont.; Florian and Marcel, Petersburg, Ont.), 2 daughters (Gladys-Mrs. William Ramseyer, Baden, Ont.; and Ruth, Petersburg, Ont.), 2 sisters (Mrs. Priscilla Kolb, Kitchener, Ont.; and Mrs. Frank Miller, Millersburg, Ohio), and one brother (Ephraim, New Hamburg, Ont.). She was a faithful member of the Shantz Mennonite Church where funeral services were held Jan. 28, in charge of L. H. Witmer and Oscar Burkholder, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Steckle, --- Mary Ann, daughter of the late Isaac and Hannah (Groh) Sitler, was born July 19,1872, in Waterloo Co., Ont.; passed away suddenly as the result of a heart attack, while on a visit to a neighbor, Oct. 16, 1952; aged 80 y. 2 m. 28 d. In February, 1893, she was married to Henry Steckle, who preceded her in death in 1951. Surviving are 3 sons (Ivan, Bayfield, Ont.; Edwin and Alvin, Stanley Township, Ont.), 3 daughters (Susanna-Mrs. Annanias Martin, Waterloo, Ont.; Mary Ann, London, Ont.; and Malinda-Mrs. Earl Gingerich, Zurich, Ont., with whom she resided), 17 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Wesley, Elmira, Ont.; and Jerry, Hespeler, Ont.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Sarah Martin, Drayton, Ont.; and Mrs. Eli Horst, Alma, Ont.). Funeral services were held at the Amish Mennonite Church, Blake, Ont., in charge of Osiah Gingerich and Ephraim Gingerich.

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Anglemeyer, --- Mary Ada, daughter of Christian and Ann Pletcher, was born near Wakarusa, Ind., Nov. 27, 1906; died of a heart condition Jan. 18, 1953; aged 46 y. 1 m. 21 d. Surviving are 2 children (Mary and Lowell, both at home), 2 brothers (Samuel and Elbert), 4 sisters (Mrs. Sadie Canen, Mrs. Josh Fetters, Mrs. Charles Schrock, and Mrs. Edna Abel), and many other relatives and friends. In early life she accepted Christ and was baptized. Funeral services were conducted at the Olive Church by D. A. Yoder, assisted by Warren Mangus of the United Missionary Church, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Hershberger, --- Lovina, daughter of Daniel and Sarah (Hershberger) Hostetler, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, April 14, 1881; passed away at Union Hospital, Dover, Ohio, Feb. 6, 1953; aged 71 y. 9 m. 22 d. She was united in marriage to Harvey Hershberger, on Dec. 25, 1904. To this union were born 3 sons (Floyd and Ralph, Shanesville, Ohio; and Clyde, Walnut Creek, Ohio), and 2 daughters (Mabel-Mrs. Harold Mishler, Sugarcreek, Ohio; and Sarah-Mrs. George Kratzer, Dalton, Ohio). Also surviving are her companion, 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Andrew Hamsher, Walnut Creek, Ohio; Mrs. Malinda Mast, Shanesville, Ohio; and Mrs. William Kandle, Dundee, Ohio), and many other relatives and friends. Five brothers and one sister preceded her in death. For 43 years they lived on a farm until 1947 when they moved to Shanesville. She joined the Mennonite Church in her youth and remained faithful until death. Funeral services were held at the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, Feb. 9, with Venus Hershberger and Paul R. Miller officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Hunsberger, --- Eldon, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Enos Hunsberger, was born near Kitchener, Ont., Nov. 21, 1896; died Feb. 7, 1953; aged 56 y. 2 m. 16 d. He was married to Mary Cressman on Jan. 24, 1923. Surviving are his wife, 4 sons (Enos, Willis, Floyd, and Kenneth, all of Baden, Ont.), 4 daughters (Amy, Elsie, Erman, and Mary, all of Baden, Ont.), and 2 sisters (Nora-Mrs. Dilman Snyder, Waterloo, Ont.; and Mary-Mrs. Edmund Cressman, New Hamburg, Ont.). He served faithfully as deacon of the Shantz Mennonite Church from 1946 until his sudden passing, and won the respect of a wide circle of friends both in the church and in the community. Funeral services were held at the Shantz Mennonite Church, Baden, Ont., Feb. 10, by J. B. Martin, M. H. Roth, and L. H. Witmer. Burial was made in the Shantz Cemetery.

Klopfenstein, -- John Edward, son of Joseph and Fanny (Stoll) Klopfenstein, was born in Quincy, Mo., Oct. 27, 1875; passed away at the home of his daughter, Goshen, Ind., Jan. 30, 1953; aged 77 y. 3 m. 3 d. At an early age he came with his parents to Garden City, Mo., where he resided until one year ago when he went to live with his daughter and family at Goshen, Ind. In his early youth he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and became a member of the Sycamore Grove Church to which he was always faithful. In 1900 he was married to Mary A. Schrock, who preceded him in death in 1947. Surviving are one daughter (Pearl-Mrs. Glen R. Miller, Goshen, Ind.), 2 grandsons, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held in Goshen, Ind., Jan. 31, in charge of S. C. Yoder, and at the Sycamore Grove Church, Feb. 2, in charge of the home ministers, with burial in the Clearfork Cemetery.

Kolb. ­ Laura, daughter of the late William and Barbara (Hiestand) Good, was born Jan. 3, 1884, near Spring City, Pa.; after several months' illness passed away Nov. 21, 1952; aged 68 y. 10 m. 18 d. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and was received by baptism into the fellowship of the Vincent congregation, Spring City, Pa., April 20, 1902. There were few home in the congregation that at some time did not know of her ministry of nursing and helpfulness. She was married to Amos Kolb on June 1942. Most of her married life she shared in the work of the church as a bishop's wife. Surviving are her husband, 5 stepsons (Arthur, Samuel, Milton, Joseph, and Matthew), one foster stepdaughter (Anna Kramer), 2 sisters (Emma-Mrs. George Hunsberger, and Katie-Mrs. Paul Sheeler), and 4 brothers (Daniel, William, Allen, and Henry). Funeral services were held at the Vincent Church, Nov. 25, by Elmer G. Kolb and Jacob M. Moyer, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Musser, -- Lydia, daughter of Jacob and Catherine Musser, was born at Berne, Ind., Nov. 2, 1885; passed away at her home in Orrville, Ohio, Feb. 5, 1953, after a long illness; aged 67 y. 3 m. 2 d. She was united in marriage to Daniel E. Musser on Dec. 13, 1902. Surviving are her husband, 2 sons (Glenn, Orrville, Ohio; and Allen, Canton, Ohio), 2 sisters (Mary and Adeline, both of Berne, Ind.), one brother (Joe, Berne, Ind.),5 grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. In December, 1952, she and her husband were privileged to celebrate their gold wedding anniversary. In April, 1913, she was baptized upon the confession of her faith and received into the membership of the Oak Grove Mennonite Church, Smithville, Ohio. She was a loyal member of the church and attended as long as her health permitted. Funeral services were held at the church, Feb. 7, with V. M. Gerig officiating. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Smucker, --- Lydia A., daughter of Frederick and Katie (Schrock) Wenger, was born June 30, 1879; died Feb. 3, 1953, at her home in Orrville, Ohio; aged 73 y. 7 m. 3 d. She was married to Simon C. Smucker on Sept. 22, 1903, and they spent most of their life together on her home farm. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and remained from that time forth a faithful member of the Pleasant Hill Mennonite congregation. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter (Mrs. Martha Anderson, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio), 9 sons (Lloyd, Seville, Ohio; Orrin, Plain City, Ohio; Carl, Rockford, Ill.; Ira, Medina, Ohio; Frederick, Vernon, L. J., and Francis, all of Orrville, Ohio; and Dale, Leroy, Ohio), 29 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Elmer Burkholder, Smithville, Ohio), one brother (Levi, Wooster, Ohio), and one foster sister (Lida-Mrs. Gordon Patience, Ashtabula, Ohio). She was a great lover of music and always spent much tam in singing as she went about her work in the home. Funeral services were held at the Oak Grove Church, Feb. 6, with William G. Detweiler, I. W. Royer, and Gerald C. Studer officiating. Burial was made in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

Witmer, --- John J., son of the late John L. and Lydia Witmer, was born near Columbiana, Ohio, Feb. 1, 1867; departed this life Dec. 16, 1952, after 10 days' illness caused by a stroke; aged 85 y. 10 m. 15 d. He lived his entire life in this community. On Dec. 22, 1892, he was united in marriage to Fannie Martin, who preceded him in death in 1936. Soon after marriage they united with the Mennonite Church and remained faithful until death. Surviving are 5 children (Phares, Dayton, Va.; Emma at home; Merle, Columbiana, Ohio; Iva-Mrs. Charles Vanpelt, Columbiana, Ohio; and Nettie, at home), 26 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (Daniel C., Columbiana, Ohio), and one sister (Susanna-Mrs. Harvey Horst, Goshen, Ind.). One daughter (Mary), 2 brothers, and 2 sisters preceded him in death. In 1916 he was ordained to the office of deacon, on the same day that his brother was ordained to the ministry. Funeral services were held at Pleasant View Mennonite Church, Dec. 18, conducted by I. B. Snyder, David Weaver, Sam Martin, and Banks Horning.

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