Davidhizar, John Henry, son of Samuel and Salome (Billman) Davidhizar, was born near Wakarusa, Ind., Dec. 6, 1883; died at the home of his son Harry, Hollsopple, Pa., June 8, 1958; aged 74 y. 6 m. 2 d. On Dec. 25, 1911, he was united in marriage to Rosa Ann Sarver, who preceded him in death 13 years ago. Surviving are 2 sons (Joseph Samuel and Harry Melvin, both of Hollsopple, Pa.), 9 grandchildren, and one brother (Fred, Goshen, Ind.). He and his wife lived in Indiana until 1919 when they moved to White Cloud, Mich., from which they moved to Clarksville, Mich., in 1928. He had been living in the homes of his sons since suffering from a stroke ten years ago. In his youth he united with the Mennonite Church, in which he remained a faithful member. He retained his membership with the Bowne congregation at Clarksville. Funeral services were held at Johnstown, Pa., in charge of Aldus Wingard, after which the body was taken to the Bowne Church, Clarksville, Mich., for services and burial on June 11, in charge of Daniel Zook and T. E. Schrock.

Goldfus, Elizabeth, daughter of Clyde and Mary (Martin) Goldfus, was born at Lancaster, Pa., March 9, 1921; died at St. Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., June 8, 1958; aged 37 y. 2 m. 30 d. She had been in ill health for several years. She is survived by her parents with whom she resided. She united with the Mennonite Church early in life, being a member of the Neffsville congregation. She maintained a vital interest in the church even when her illness prevented attendance at services. Funeral services were held at the Neffsville Church, June 10, in charge of Maurice W. Landis and James M. Shank. Interment in the Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.

Hinkle, Anna Della, daughter of Jefferson and Anna (Kesner) Whetzel, was born Aug. 11, 1879, near Ft. Seybert, W. Va.; died May 8, 1958, at her home near Dayton, Va.; aged 78 y. 8 m. 27 d. Death resulted from complications. She was bedfast only a few days. On April 21, 1900, she was married to Van Buren Hinkle, of Milam, W. Va., at which place they resided until moving to Dayton in 1941. After the death of her husband in 1948, she spent much of her time in different homes caring for children and older people. She is survived by one son (Martin E., Moorefield, W. Va.), 3 daughters (Carrie-Mrs. Ivan Kesner, Harrisonburg, Va.; Hattie-Mrs. Berlin Riggleman, Shaw, W. Va.; and Jane-Mrs. Eddie Whetzel, Dayton, Va.), 16 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Joseph H. Whetzel, Broadway, Va.). In her early youth she united with the United Brethren Church, transferring to the Mennonite Church after her marriage. Funeral services were held at the Bank Mennonite Church, May 10, in charge of J. L. Stauffer and Samuel Shank. Interment in the Bank Cemetery.

Keim Clara Neoda, daughter of the late Abraham and Susan (Miller) Hershberger, was born in Miami County, Ind., Oct. 7, 1897; departed this life, following a lingering illness, at her home in Sugarcreek, Ohio, June 14, 1958; aged 60 y. 8m. 7 d. On Sept. 22, 1917, she was united in marriage to Jonas Keim. Six children were born to this union. In 1925 the family moved to Ohio and resided in the Sugarcreek community. Surviving are her husband, 2 sons (Virgil, Sugarcreek, Ohio; and Walter, Tucson, Ariz.), and 8 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, 3 sons, and all of her 6 brothers and sisters. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Howard-Miami Mennonite Church, later transferring her membership to the Walnut Creek Church. Funeral services were held at the Walnut Creek Church, June 16, in charge of Ray Keim and Paul R. Miller. Burial in Union Hill Cemetery at Sugarcreek, Ohio.

Kropf, Earl, son of John and Mary Ann (Lichti) Kropf, was born May 12, 1920; died at the Listowel, Ont., Memorial Hospital, May 22, 1958; aged 38 y. 10 d. On Aug. 31, 1949, he was united in marriage to Selina Lichti. Surviving are his wife, one daughter (Rose Marie), 3 sons (James, Peter, and John), all at home, his parents of Wellesley, Ont.; 3 brothers (Mervin, Bamberg, Ont.; Clarence, Kitchener, Ont.; and Elton, New Dundee, Ont.), and 6 sisters (Irene-Mrs. Menno Albright, Petersburg, Ont.; Barbara-Mrs. Elmer Roth, Britton, Ont.; Idella-Mrs. Alvin Leis, Wellesley, Ont.; Janet-Mrs. George Rush, Kitchener, Ont.; Burnetta-Mrs. Ralph Ruby, London, Ont.; and Mary-Mrs. Steven Gingerich, Zurich, Ont.). He accepted Christ as his Saviour in youth and remained loyal to the end. Funeral services were held at the Riverdale Mennonite Church, Milbank, Ont., May 25, in charge of Menno Zehr and Orland Gingerich. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Miller, Benjamin W., son of the late William J. and Katie N. (Frey) Miller, was born in Plain City, Ohio, May 4, 1910; died at his home in Sarasota, Fla., after a few months' illness, March 30, 1958; aged 47 y. 10 m. 26 d. On Dec. 31, 1931, he was married to Mary Garver, who survives him. Besides his wife, he leaves 2 brothers and 2 sisters (Robert, Millersburg, Ind.; John, Plain City, Ohio; Lydiann-Mrs. Levi Hershberger, Fairbanks, Iowa; and Edna-Mrs. Jonas Bontrager, Hutchinson, Kans.). One son (Edwin) preceded him in death at the age of 14. In 1949 they moved to Arizona for their son's health, spent one year in mission work at Battle Creek, Mich., and then made their home in Sarasota, Fla. He was a faithful member of the Tuttle Avenue Mennonite Church in Sarasota. Funeral services were held at Sarasota on March 30 in charge of Michael Shenk and on April 5 at the United Bethel Conservative Church, Plain City, Ohio, in charge of Mark Peachey, Enos Yoder, and Abram Kaufman. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Miller, Rudolph J., son of John and Fannie (Lehman) Miller, was born July 2, 1877, near Emma, Ind.; passed away at a hospital in Billings, Mont., April 11, 1958; aged 80 y. 9 m. 9 d. Death was caused by cancer. The last six months of his life he lived in a house adjoining that of his son, Jonas, at Billings, Mont. On Jan. 14, 1896, he was married to Malinda Slaubaugh, who preceded him in death Nov. 21, 1956. They farmed at Rolla, N. Dak. Born to this union were 9 sons and 8 daughters. Surviving are 6 children (Allen Hysham, Mont.; Andrew, Detroit, Mich.; Dena-Mrs. Vernon Beard, Hickory, Va.; Malinda-Mrs. Abe Shetler, Plain City, Ohio; Jonas, Billings, Mont.; and William, ---, ---), and 27 grandchildren. Two of their grandchildren (Elizabeth-Mrs. Gideon I. Yoder, Catlett, Va.; and Matilda-Mrs. Emmett Drawbond, Fortuna, N. Dak.) lived in their home for a number of years. Also surviving are one sister and one brother (Amanda-Mrs. Sam Kauffman, ---Oreg.; and Amos, Exeland, Wis.). Two brothers and 2 sisters preceded him in death. He accepted Christ in his youth and united with the Amish Church. Funeral services were held April 14 at the Church of God, Billings, Mont.

Nussbaum, Marilyn Fae, twin daughter of John E. and Grace (Miller) Nussbaum, Kent, Ohio, was born May 9, 1958; died May 12, 1958; aged 3 d. She leaves her parents, 5 brothers, and 2 sisters. Graveside service was held at Plainview Mennonite Church, Aurora, Ohio.

Slabach, James Wesley, infant son of Monroe and Orpha (Hilty) Slabach, was born May 16, 1958, at Coshocton, Ohio; died June 8, 1958, at the Coshocton City Hospital; aged 23 d. He leaves his parents, 2 brothers (Mark and David), his paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Slabach, Sugarcreek, Ohio), and his maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Hilty, Dayton, Ohio). Funeral services were held at the Pleasant Valley Chapel, Coshocton, Ohio, June 9, in charge of Paul Hummel. Burial in the South Lawn Cemetery.

Weaver, Aaron H., was born March 16, 1881; died at the home of his daughter, Mabel, Ephrata, Pa., May 1, 1958; aged 77 y. 1 m. 15 d. He was married to Hettie Burkhart who died in 1955. Surviving are 5 children (mark, Terre Hill, Pa.; Anna Mary-Mrs. Clarence P. Shirk, East Earl, Pa.; Mabel-Mrs. Abram Z. Mellinger, Ephrata, Pa.; Arthur B., Reinholds, Pa.; and Minerva-Mrs. Charles Gehman, Elverson, Pa.), 14 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was ordained to the ministry for the Weaverland District by John N. Sauder on Aug. 27, 1936, and served faithfully through the years. He also helped to organize the Mennonite Church for the deaf and was active in this phase of pastoral work for a number of years. Funeral services were held at the Weaverland Church, May 4, conducted by his colaborers.

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Weber, Mary, daughter of Aaron and Elizabeth (Horning) Good, was born in Brecknock Township, Pa.; Feb. 19, 1876; died at her home in East Earl, Pa., after a lengthy illness, May 26, 1958; aged 83 y. 3 m. 7 d. On Oct. 3, 1898, she was married to Solomon M. Weber, who survives. She also leaves one foster son (Mahlon Neff, Boise City, Idaho), and 3 sisters (Lavina-Mrs. Samuel Witmer, Annie-Mrs. Aaron Musser, and Katie-Mrs. Allen Weber). She was preceded in death by a foster daughter (Esther Spriggle), who died in her early teens. She was baptized and became a member of the Bowmansville Mennonite Church at the age of 17 and remained a faithful member until death. Funeral services were conducted at the Bowmansville Church, May 28, in charge of Howard Z. Good, Benjamin Weaver, and Moses Gehman. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

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Bast, Elizabeth, daughter of the late John and Barbara (Yantzi) Boshart, was born in East Zorra Township, Ont., Aug. 30, 1875; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Yost, Wellesley, Ont., May 23, 1958; aged 82 y. 8 m. 24 d. On Oct. 23, 1898, she was married to Christian Bast, who preceded her in death, Jan. 22, 1937. She is survived by 6 sons and 3 daughters, all of Ontario (Allen, Phillipsburg; Ezra, Shakespeare; Wesley, London; John, Baden; Nelson, Harrington; Andrew, Woodstock; Irene-Mrs. William Yost, Wellesley, Clara; Mrs. Clayton Kropf, Phillipsburg; and Dorothy-Mrs. Edgar Mayer, Heidleburg), one sister (Nancy Jantzi, Shakespeare, Ont.), 26 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. One brother and one grandchild preceded her in death. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the East Zorra Amish Mennonite Church, of which she remained a faithful member until death. Funeral services were conducted at the East Zorra Hcurch in charge of Joel Schwartzentruber and Henry Yantzi. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Blough, Robert Samuel, son of Harry C. and Freda E. Blough, was born May 14, 1928, in Somerset County, Pa.; died very suddenly of a heart attack June 18, 1958, at his home near Hartville, Ohio; aged 30 y. 1 m. 4 d. On Sept. 22, 1951, he was married to Edna Nisly, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Ronald and Dewayne), 2 daughters (Brenda and Delores), his parents, 3 sisters (Mrs. Wayne Zimmerman, Hollsopple, Pa.; Mrs. Lester Roth, Logan, Ohio; and Mary Emma, Chambersburg, Pa.), one brother (Paul D., Hollsopple, Pa.), and a grandmother (Mrs. Mary Berkey, Hollsopple, Pa.). He was preceded in death by one brother (Richard), who died at the age of 18 months. In early youth he united with the Blough Mennonite Church, Hollsopple, Pa., later transferring his membership to the Hartsville Mennonite Church. At the time of his death he was the Sunday-school teacher of a men's class and one of the church trustees. Funeral services were held at the Hartville Church, June 21, in charge of Lester A. Wyse. Interment in the church cemetery.

Heishman, Abram Geil, was born April 25, 1879; died June 18, 1958; aged 79 y. 1 m. 24 d. He was married to Pearl Mae, who preceded him in death. He is survived by 4 daughters (Sara, Mary, Lydia Pearl, and Nellie), 2 sons (Wilmer and Clarence), 2 sisters (Emma Rudolph and Lydia Kline), and 4 brothers (Ephraim, William, Ira, and Henry). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Edna Turner), 2 sons (Curtis and James), and 2 brothers (Jesse and Russel). He was ordained to the ministry in 1911 and served faithfully in the Northern District of the Virginia Mennonite Conference as long as his health permitted. Funeral services were conducted, June 20, at the home, in charge of John L. Stauffer, J. Ward Shank and John R. Mumaw. Burial in the Zion Cemetery.

Lehman, Alma M., daughter of the late David D. and Anna (Horst) Long, was born April 17, 1887; departed this life at her home in Chambersburg, Pa., after a long illness, May 7, 1958; aged 71 y. 20 d. She was bedfast for approximately 12 years. On Oct. 13, 1908, she was united in marriage to Harry L. Lehman. Surviving are her husband, 4 daughters (Alda-Mrs. Harry Kramer and Evelyn-Mrs. Charles Lippy, both of Chambersburg, Pa.; Verda-Mrs. Paul C. Martin, Shippensburg, Pa.; and Beulah Goetz, Hagerstown, Md.), one son (Leon K., Waynesboro, Pa.), one foster son (Donald Fowler, Wells Tannery, Pa.), 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Cora Long and Viola-Mrs. Henry S. Lehman, both of Chambersburg, Pa.; and Rhoda-Mrs. Lloyd D. Ebersole, Sterling, Ill.), 4 brothers (Ezra C., Menno A., and Reuel N., all of Sterling, Ill.; and Ira F., Arcadia, Calif.). She was baptized at the Chambersburg Mennonite Church and remained a faithful member of this church throughout her life. Funeral services were held at the Chambersburg Church, May 10, in charge of Amos E. Martin, Harold Hunsecker, and Omar Martin. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Martin, Ralph Edward, son of Perry S. and Annie (Wenger) Martin, was born June 24, 1933; died at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., May 14, 1958, after an illness of five months; aged 24 y. 10 m. 20 d. On June 11, 1955, he was married to Judith Ann Silvia of Bethel, Conn. Surviving are his wife, his parents, one son (Dean Edward), 4 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Sanford King, Stuarts Draft, Va.; Virginia-Mrs. Norman Derstine, Park View, Harrisonburg, Va.; Ruth-Mrs. Robert Harnish, East Peoria, Ill.; and Margaret-Mrs. John W. Weaver, St. Georges, Del.), and 2 brothers (J. Weldon, Corpus Christi, Texas; and John R., Hyattsville, Md.). Two brothers (Robert and Perry Sanford), preceded him in death in an airplane accident, Oct. 29, 1955. He accepted Christ as his Saviour in early youth and united with the Chicago Avenue Church at Harrisonburg, Va. Funeral services were held at the Chicago Avenue Church, May 17, in charge of Harold Eshleman. Burial in Lindale Church Cemetery near Edom, Va.

Martin, Randall Lee, son of Merle E. and Mabel (Martin) Martin, Smithsburg, Md., was born June 4, 1955; was instantly killed when run over by his father's truck May 17, 1958; aged 2 y. 11 m. 13 d. He leaves his parents, his twin brother (Ronald Leon), maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Abraham H. Martin, Maugansville, Md.), and his paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Jacob A. Martin, Smithsburg, Md.). Funeral services were held at hit Stouffer Mennonite Church, May 20, in charge of Stanley Martin, Amos J. Martin, and Mervin J. Martin. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Snyder, John Samuel, son of Peter B. and Ida (Grabill) Snyder, was born at Cullom, Ill., Sept. 24, 1889; passed away at Wadsworth, Ohio, June 16, 1958; aged 68 y. 8 m. 23 d. Death resulted from a cerebral hemorrhage. On April 9, 1910, he was united in marriage to Bertha Kreider, who passed away June 25, 1922. Five daughters were born to this union. On June 19, 1924, he was united in marriage to Bessie Stauffer. To this union were born five children. He is survived by his wife, 10 children (Vera Weltzien, Dorothy Welday, Irene Howard, Mildred DeVoe, Lois Lorton, Rose Hoffman, Carol Hazlett, Kenneth, Joanne Leeman, and Don), 24 grandchildren, one great-grandson, 3 sisters (Maude Kreider, Little Rock, Ark.; Susie Hoover, Goshen, Ind.; and Grace Swartzendruber, St. Johns, Mich.), and 5 brothers (Orville, Orrville, Ohio; Joe, Little Rock, Ark.; Paul, Kalona, Iowa; Mark, La Junta, Colo.; and Vernon, Ashley, Mich.). One son (John Samuel Jr.) preceded him in death. As a youth he became a member of the Mennonite Church, in which he continued faithful. Funeral services were held at the Bethel Church, Wadsworth, Ohio, in charge of James Steiner. Interment in the church cemetery.

Thompson, Elizabeth Frances, daughter of James W., and Sarah (Weaver) Sharpes, was born near Harrisonburg, Va., Jan. 25, 1872; passed away at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, May 8, 1958; aged 86 y. 3 m. 13 d. Death resulted from a heart attack after a year of failing health. She lived all her life in the community where she was born . On Jan. 4, 1903, she was united in marriage to John W. Thompson, who was a minister and a city mail carrier. He preceded her in death, Jan. 7, 1932. She is survived by 3 daughters (Mary A. Thompson, at home; Mrs. Walter Snider, New Bern, N. C.; and Mrs. McCutchan Foley, Bridgewater, Va.), 2 sons (Paul, Dayton, Va.; and Daniel, Singers Glen, Va.), one sister (Mary Long, Dayton, Va.), 10 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She united with the Weaver Mennonite Church, Dec. 4, 1888. This church was built on her grandfather's land and bears his name. In later years she attended the Pike Church and was a faithful member. Funeral services were held at Weaver's Church, in charge of Aldine Brenneman, John F. Locke, and W. F. Flory. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Yutzy, Katie, daughter of Sylvanus M. and Elizabeth (Beachy) Kauffman, London, Ohio, was born near Plain City, Ohio, Sept. 2, 1923; died instantly at her home May 21, 1958; aged 35 y. 8m. 19 d. On Jan. 27, 1946, she was united in marriage to Ralph E. Yutzy. She is survived by her husband, her parents, 5 children (Lena, Rachel, Joseph, Daniel, and Ruth), 2 sisters (Lena-Mrs. Amos Yoder, London, Ohio; and Lucy, at home), 4 brothers (Lewis, Daniel, Cornelius, and Chriss, all of Plain City, Ohio), and her grandfather (Mose M. Kauffman, Plain City, Ohio). She was preceded in death by one brother (Eli, age 4), and three of her grandparents (Cornelius and Lena Beachy and Susanna Kauffman). In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour. At the time of her death she was a member of the United Bethel Conservative Mennonite Church, May 24, in charge of Mark Peachey, Enos Yoder, and Eli Nissley. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

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Horner, Debra K., daughter of Robert and Nancy (Blough) Horner was born Feb. 27, 1958, at the Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa.; died June 7, 1958; aged 3 m. 10 d. Surviving are her parents, 3 grandparents, 4 great-grandparents, and a great-great-grandmother. Funeral services in charge of Harry C. Blough, were held at the Josiah Blough home, with interment in the Thomas Mennonite Church cemetery.

Lantz, Cleo Mae, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Sommers) Hershberger, was born near Kokomo, Ind., March 25, 1926; died in an automobile accident near Pierceton, Ind., June 18, 1958; aged 32 y. 2 m. 24 d. She was married to Harold Lantz Feb. 15, 1948. Surviving are her husband, 5 children (David, Linda, Steven, Cynthia, and Johnny Joe), all residing at her late home near Topeka, Ind.; her parents, and 4 sisters (Mildred-Mrs. Clarence Whetsone, Ima-Mrs. Homer Overholt, Letha-Mrs. Howard Stuchey, and Doris-Mrs. Richard Robbins). Funeral services in charge of Eli D. Miller and Calvin Borntrager were held at the Townline Conservative Mennonite Church, Shipshewana, Ind., where she was a member since her marriage .interment in the Townline Cemetery.

Lichty, Peter F., son of the late Joseph and Magdalena (Fahrney) Lichty, was born Nov. 7, 1861, in Wilmot Township, Ont.; died at the home of his son Peter near Wellesley, Ont., May 2, 1958; aged 96 y. 5 m. 26 d. He accepted Christ in his youth and remained a faithful member of the Mapleview Church at Wellesley. On March 8, 1887, he was united in marriage to Magdalne Zehr, who died May 17, 1945. One son preceded him in death; also 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Surviving are 4 sons and 4 daughters, 50 grandchildren, and 46 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the church, may 6, in charge of peter Nafziger and Christ Streicher, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Sparks, Emma, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Zook) Sommers, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Nov. 4, 1886; passed away May 22, 1958, at her home near Kokomo, Ind.; aged 71 y. 6 m. In March, 1916, she was united in marriage to Lewis Sparks, who passed away in 1941. To this union were born one son (Paul, Chicago, Ill.), and 2 daughters (Kathryn Hagan, Scottsville, Ky.; and Wilma Cooprider, McPherson, Kans.). Also surviving are 3 stepdaughters (Viola Yoder, International Falls, Minn.; Anna Jergerson, De Pere, Wis.; and Mary McMahan, Marion, Ind.), 17 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Joe, Converse, Ind.; and Harry, Orrville, Ohio), and 3 sisters (Sarah Shaffer and Lizzie Hershberger, both of Kokomo, Ind.; and Iva Sommers, Cassopolis, Mich.). Emma united with the Howard-Miami congregation in her youth and remained a faithful member until death. Funeral services were held at the church, May 26, in charge of A. G. Horner, with burial in the Mast Cemetery.

Stutzman, Ilea Pearl, daughter of Orville H. and Frances (Corfman) Voth, was born April 4, 1929, at Newton, Kans.; died of a heart attack June 22, 1958; aged 29 y. 2 m. 18d. Death came as she was finishing her day's work as nurse at the Bethesda Hospital, Goessel, Kans. Ilea grew to womanhood in the community where she was born. She attended Bethel College Academy, Newton, Kans., and Hesston College and Bible School where she graduated from high school in the class of 1948. She completed the pre-nursing course at Hesston College and entered nurse's training at Bethel Deaconess Hospital, Newton, where she graduated with the March class of 1953. On March 19, 1953, she was joined in marriage to Orville R. Stutzman. Two daughters, Twila Eileen (3) and Bonita Elaine (15 months), blessed this home. She was baptized on June 9, 1947, and became a member of the Gnadenburg (now known as Grace Hill) Mennonite Church near Whitewater. In 1952, she transferred her membership to the Pennsylvania Mennonite Church near Hesston. In addition to her husband and children of Goessel, she is survived by her parents, 3 brothers (Clyde, Evanston, Ill.; Oren and Kendell, Newton), and one sister (Lenora, Newton). Funeral services were conducted June 25, at the Pennsylvania Church, in charge of Earl Buckwalter, assisted by J. J. Voth. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Troyer, Jerry F., son of Jeremiah J. and Fannie (Bontrager) Troyer, was born in Reno Co., Kans., Dec. 28, 1894; died of a heart attack, June 13, 1958, at his home near Pryor, Okla.; aged 63 y. 5 m. 16 d. He was married to Sovilla Mullet, on July 21, 1914. Surviving are his wife, 9 children (Tillie-Mrs. Amos Coblentz, Kalona, Iowa; Mary-Mrs. Roy Helmuth and Martha-Mrs. Roy Hartzler, both of Kansas City, Kans.; Fannie-Mrs. Carl Springer, Archbold, Ohio; Jerry, Adair, Okla.; Alvin, West Unity, Ohio; Earl Ray, Pryor, Okla.; Ida Edith at home; and Harry, Greenwood, Del.), 33 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers, and 6 sisters. He accepted Christ as his Saviour and was a member of the Mennonite Church, in which he served faithful until death. Funeral services were held June 16, at the Zion Church, Pryor, Okla., with interment in the church cemetery.

Witmer, Salome, daughter of the late Samuel and Mattie (Horst) Witmer, was born Jan. 23, 1873; passed away April 23, 1958, at the Mennonite Home, Maugansville, Md.; after a four weeks' illness; aged 85 y. 2 m. 29 d. She was a member of the Rowe Congregation. Surviving are one brother (Aaron Witmer, Los Angeles, Calif.), and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Rowe Church, in charge of Amos Martin and Paul Martin. Burial in the old Rowe Cemetery.

Yoder, Ira Thomas, son of Isaac and Nancy (Hartzler) Yoder, was born in Pigeon, Mich., April 10, 1864; passed away June 29, 1958; aged 94 y. 2 m. 19d. When yet a boy, his parents moved to Missouri where he grew up and worked as a farmer. On Dec. 18, 1888, he was married to Cassie Blough who preceded him in death in 1944. To them were born 5 sons and 2 daughters. Two sons died in their youth. Surviving him are 5 children (Truman, Orrville, Ohio; Leland and Thomas, Mantua; Mrs. Edith Krause, Hiram; and Mrs. Nora Miller, Middlefield), 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and a brother (John, Middlefield.). Two sisters and one brother passed on before him. In his youth he united with the Mennonite Church in Cass County, Mo. In 1913 he moved his family to Streetsboro, Ohio, transferring his membership to the Plainview Church, where he remained a faithful member at the Plainview Church, July 1, in charge of Elmer Stoltzfus and Eugene Yoder. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Yoder, Minnie Mae, daughter of the late Moses and Lydia Miller, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Feb. 5, 1900; passed away at her home near Bremen, Ind., June 22, 1958; aged 58 y. 4 m. 17 d. Death was caused by cancer. On Feb. 25, 1931, she was united in marriage to Mahlon Yoder, who survives with 2 sons (Arnol Cephas, at home; and Galen Fredrick, Middlebury, Ind.), one daughter (Miriam Lydia, at home), one grandson, and 6 brothers (Roy, Howe, Ind.; Samuel S., Goshen, Ind.; Ray, Ivan, and Milo, Lagrange, Ind.; and Wilbur, Shipshewana, Ind.). She accepted Christ as her Saviour early in life, united with the Mennonite Church, and was a faithful member of the North Main Street Church, Nappanee, Ind., at the time of her death. Funeral services were held at the church in charge of Homer F. North, assisted by Amos O. Hostetler, with interment in the South Union Cemetery.

Yoder, Reuben K., Belleville, Pa., son of Moses P. and Sarah (Byler) Yoder, was born in Juniata Co., Pa., Oct. 1, 1881; passed away at the Lewistown Hospital, June 11, 1958, following a cerebral hemorrhage; aged 76y. 8 m. 10 d. On July 20, 1911, he was married to Mary M. Zook, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Elton, Elmer, and Merle, Belleville, Pa.), 4 daughters (Arvilla-Mrs. Trennis King, Belleville; Pauline-Mrs. Paul King, Troutville; Lola-Mrs. Charles Goss, Lewistown; and Lucille-Mrs. Robert Gotwals, Souderton), one brother (Amos E. Yoder, Orrville, Ohio), 22 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. An infant daughter and 2 sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Maple Grove Church. Funeral services were held at the Trennis King home, June 13, in charge of Raymond Peachey.

Zimmerman, Austin S., son of the late William and Mary (Miller) Zimmerman, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., April 1, 1871; died May 25, 1958; aged 87 y. 1 m. 24 d. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and one sister. Surviving are his widow (Louisa Lape Zimmerman) and a foster daughter (Olive G.). He united with the Blough Mennonite Church on Nov. 20, 1910, and was a regular attendant until hindered by illness and the infirmities of old age. Funeral services in charge of Harry C. Blough and John A. Lenman, were held at the Blough Church, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

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Dalco, Leonard, son of Leonard and Josephine Dalco, was born near New Orleans, La., Jan. 26, 1889; passed away at Holy Family Hospital, La Porte, Ind., June 24, 1958; aged 69 y. 4 m. 29 d. On Dec. 20, 1941, he was married to Francis Keltner. Surviving are his wife and a son Leonard and a daughter Blanche, both of Chicago. On July 17, 1955, he became a member of the Fish Lake Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the church with burial in the Salem Cemetery.

Fisher, Mary Ann, daughter of Ananias and Susan Yoder, was born Dec. 20, 1879, in Iowa County, Iowa, and lived in the Wellman community all her life. After a short illness at her home in Wellman, she passed peacefully away on June 28, 1958; aged 78 y. 6 m. 8 d. In her early youth she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the West Union Church, later transferring her membership to the Wellman Church. On Nov. 2, 1897, she was untied in marriage to Samuel S. Fisher. Preceding her in death were an infant daughter and one son Harold. Surviving are her husband, 5 sons and 6 daughters (Mrs. Erma Kauffman, Glen, Mrs. Lavanda Eash, and Vernon, all of Wellman; Orlo, Waldo, Maggie-Mrs. Roy Hochstetler, Mrs. Leona Miller, and Fern-Mrs. Cleo Troyer, all of Kalona; Leonard, Brighton, Iowa; and Luetta-Mrs. Hampton Johnston, Athens, Ga.), 40 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 2 brothers (Artemus, Iowa City; and Henry A., Parnell, Iowa). Services were held at the Wellman Church, July 1, in charge of Geo. S. Miller and Max Yoder, with burial in the West Union Cemetery.

Holst, Jacob, son of the late George and Louisa (Hartung) Holst, was born near New Hamburg, Ont., Dec. 13, 1881; died at his home near Petersburg, Ont., Jan. 8, 1958; aged 77 y. 26 d. On Sept. 2, 1914, he was untied in marriage to Annie Holtsworth, who survives. Also surviving are ten children, 7 sons and 3 daughters (Albert, Petersburg; Harvey, Kitchener; Delton, New Hamburg; George, Petersburg; Clarence, St. Agatha; John, St. Jacobs; Walter, Kitchener; Irene, Petersburg; Viola, Freeport; and Luella, St. Jacobs), one sister (Mrs. Mary Ann Burchatski), and 25 grandchildren. Preceding him in death were one daughter (Margaret, in infancy), 2 brothers (Eli and David) , and one sister (Elisabeth-Mrs. Isaiah Martin). N his youth he united with the Mennonite Church and at the time of his death was a member of the Blenheim Church, near New Dundee. Funeral services were held at the church, Jan. 11, in charge of Arnold Cressman, assisted by Moses H. Roth and Elmer Grove, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Kauffman, Eli J., son of Joseph and Gertrude (Miller) Kauffman, was born Sept. 24, 1879, near Elkhart, Ind.; died May 25, 1958, at Arcadia, Fla.; aged 78 y. 8 m. 1 d. On March 16, 1905, he was untied in marriage to Nancy E. Miller. Surviving besides his wife, are 2 children (Protus E., Sarasota, Fla.; and Gladys L., Middlebury, Ind.), 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Jacob J., Clarksville, Mich.; and Daniel D., Goshen, Ind.). At the age of 27 he united with the Barker St. Church near Vistula, Ind., and was a member of Pinecraft, Sarasota, Fla., at the time of his death. Funeral services were held at the Bowne Mennonite Church near Clarksville, Mich. May 29, in charge of T. E. Schrock and Daniel Zook, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Shaddinger, Emma H., daughter of the late Isaac and Mary (Detweiler) Hunsicker, was born June 5, 1883, and was a lifelong native of Hilltown Township; passed away June 24, 1958, after being hospitalized at Grand View Hospital for the past three months, and following her second operation; aged 75 y. 19 d. She was the widow of Henry R. Shaddinger, who preceded her in death in 1952. She was a member of the Blooming Glen Church for more than 45 years and took an active interest in many community and church functions. She is survived by one son (Willard H.), and one granddaughter. Funeral services were held at the church, in charge of David F. Derstine, Jr., with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Shenk, Daniel H., son of Daniel L. and Fanny (Herr) Shenk, was born in Manor Township, Lancaster Co., Pa., July 2, 1877; departed this life June 23, 1958, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Amos H. Groff; aged 80 y.11 m. 21 d. On Dec. 12, 1901, he was married to Lizzie M. Murray, who survives. All 8 children born to this union survive (Alvin, Millersville; Edna-Mrs. J. Forry Minnich, Columbia; Adam, Manheim; Ruth-Mrs. Amos H. Groff, Millersville; and Clayton, Conestoga). Also surviving are 25 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Benjamin H. Shenk, Millersville). In early life he accepted Christ and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful member until death. He was the first to break the family circle. Both he and Mother became sick in 1953, Mother becoming a bed patient but Father could be around, although he was hospitalized four times in the past two years. Funeral services at the Masonville Church were in charge of Elias Groff and David Thomas, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Swope, Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob W., and Margaret (Heatwole) Showalter, was born in Augusta Co., Va., Feb. 24, 1873; passed away at her home at Dayton, Va., June 8, 1958, after an illness of three months; aged 85 y. 3 m. 14 d. On Oct. 5, 1893, she was married to D. H. Swope. Surviving are her husband, 2 daughters (Beulah-Mrs. Simon Huber, and Sophie-Mrs. Wayne Driver, both of Dayton), 2 sisters (Annie Showalter and Hettie-Mrs. Sam Weaver, both of Dayton), 3 brothers (Henry, Denver, Colo.; and Dona and Peter, both of Harrisonburg), 10 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. One son, one sister, and one brother preceded her in death. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and was a faithful member of the Weaver Mennonite Church where funeral services were held, in charge of R. W. Benner, Daniel W. Lehman, and Lloyd Horst. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Yoder, Wilbur A., son of Rudy and Fanny Yoder, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Feb. 23, 1912; died suddenly at the Reed City, Mich., Hospital, of a heart attack, May 23, 1958; aged 46 y.3 m. On Jan. 23, 1934, he was united in marriage to Louella Miller, who survives. To this union were born 5 sons and 3 daughters (Ardis-Mrs. Chas. Kauffman, Dayton, Ohio; Marva, La Junta, Colo.; Darrell, Dayton, Ohio; Lois, Lansing, Mich.; Harlin, who preceded him in death on Nov. 10, 1956; Ronald, Lynn, and Doyle, at home), also surviving are one grandchild and 3 brothers and 4 sisters (Roy and Oscar, Wauseon, Ohio; Raymond, Archbold; Mrs. Orpha Miler, Canton; Mrs. Alma Leichty, Grabill, Ind.; Mrs. Ira Rupp, Wauseon; and Mrs. Leo Roth, West Liberty, Ohio). In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and remained faithful until death. Funeral services at the Midland Church on May 26, were in charge of Clarence R. Yoder, with burial in the Homer Township Cemetery.

Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.

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Bricker, Esther, daughter of the late Elias and Cathrine (Snyder) Bricker, was born in High River District near Aldersyde, Alta., Dec. 3, 1892; passed away at her home in Calgary, Alta., June 9, 1958; aged 65 y. 6 m. 6 d. She was found by her bedside by the lady occupant of her suite. Surviving are one brother (Archie, Alsask, Sask.), 3 nephews, 8 nieces, 10 grandnieces and nephews, and 4 great-grandnieces and nephews. Four brothers and 3 sisters preceded her in death. Death came suddenly, although she had suffered many years with asthma. Early in life she became a Christian and remained a faithful member of the Mt. View Mennonite Church until her death. Funeral services were in charge of C. J. Ramer at Calgary, Alta., with interment in the Mt. View Cemetery.

Detweiler, Anna, daughter of the late Allen and Lizzie (Smith) Stover, was born in Hilltown Twp., Bucks Co., Pa., Feb. 10, 1899; died of cancer in the Sellersville Hospital, March 19, 1958; aged 59 y.1 m. 9 d. She was united in marriage to Harvey R. Detweiler on April 5, 1919. To this union were born 4 sons and 3 daughters (Mrs. Clifford Bechtel, Mrs. Abram Styer, and Allen, all of Souderton; Robert, Pipersville; Mrs. Nelson Rush, Souderton; Earnest, Ottsville; and Donald, Sellersville; also surviving are 13 grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Mrs. Harvey Kulp, Blooming Glen; Mrs. Horace Clemmer, Lansdale; Mrs. Warren Gahman, Allentown; and Irene Stover, Blooming Glen). She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church at Deep Run, Pa., where she was a lifelong member. Funeral services were held at the church, March 23, in charge of Wilson Overholt, Abram Yothers, and Erwin Nace, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Eby, Amanda R., daughter of Elam H. and Elizabeth (Reiff) Eby, was born near Hagerstown, Md., Jan. 11, 1879; died at the home of her brother, John R. Eby, Williamsport, Md., July 7, 1958; aged 79 y. 5 m. 26 d. Surviving besides her brother John, are one sister (Lena R. Eby, Williamsport), and one brother (Laban R. Eby, Greencastle, Pa.). From her youth she was a faithful member of the Reiff Mennonite Church where funeral services were conducted, July 9, in charge of Amos E. Host, Oliver H. Martin, and Moses K. Horst. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Eshbach, Ellen, daughter of the late John B. and Rebecca (Strickler) Hertzler, was born in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., Sept. 1, 1878; died at the Oreville Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., June 26, 1958; aged 79 y. 9 m. 25 d. She had been in failing health for more than a year. On March 27, 1927, she was married to Henry F. Eshbach, who died June 5, 1936. She lived in Millersville until 11 years ago when she moved to the home. She was a member of the Millersville Church. Surviving are 2 brothers (Jacob S., Lancaster; and Samuel S., Lititz), one sister (Mary-Mrs. Abram Ruthart, East Petersburg), and one stepbrother (Benjamin B. Hertzler, East Petersburg). A stepbrother preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite Home, June 30, by Benjamin Eshbach, Landis Brubaker, and J. Herbert Fisher, with interment in the Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.

Geiser, Helen, daughter of Peter P. and the late Anna (Hofstetter) Gerber, was born Oct. 23, 1897, near Dalton, Ohio; died April 25, 1958, following surgery at the Orrville Osteopathic Hospital; aged 60 y. 6 m. 2 d. On Nov. 24, 1918, she was united in marriage to John F. Geiser. They moved to a farm near Kidron, where they were living at the time of her illness. She is survived by her husband, 7 children (Irene-Mrs. Wilmer Brubaker, Ontario, Calif.; Edna-Mrs. Willis E. Nussbaum, Elmer S., Verda-Mrs. Allen Nussbaum, Ada-Mrs. Aquilla Amstutz, and Willis E., all of the Kidron community; and John, Jr., Portland, Mich.), 22 grandchildren, her aged father, 6 brothers and 2 sisters (Elam, Kidron; Alvin, Long Beach, Calif.; Wilson, Wooster; Carl, Dalton; Etta-Mrs. David Geiser, Apple Creek; Verda-Mrs. Noah D. Amstutz, Sterling; Ira, Berne, Ind.; and Leonard, Dalton). She was preceded in death by her mother, one brother, and 2 sisters. Early in life she accepted Christ as her Saviour and was received into the fellowship of the Sonneberg Church where she remained a faithful member until death. Funeral services at the Sonneberg Church were in charge of Louis Amstutz and I. Mark Ross, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Horst, Mary Lillian, daughter of the late John D. and Mary (Whorley) Horst, was born Feb. 18, 1896, in Franklin Co., Pa.; died June 1, 1958, in a Harrisburg, Pa., hospital after a long illness; aged 62 y. 3 m. 13 d.. Surviving are a brother, and 2 sisters (John W. Horst and Mrs. Frank A. Shoop, both of Shippensburg; and Mrs. Silas S. Diller, Chambersburg). She was a member of the Rowe Mennonite Church where funeral services were held, June 4 with Amos E. Martin and Paul C. Martin in charge Burial was made in the church cemetery.

Lichty, Solomon, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Menno Lichty, was born in 1878 in Woolwich Twp., Ont.; died June 10, 1958, in Elmira, Ont., after a long illness; aged 79 y. 4 m. 1 d. In 1905 he married May Ann Martin, who died in 1948. Surviving are 6 daughters (Lucina-Mrs. John Sauder, Wallenstein; Susannah-Mrs. Norman Knarr, Elmira; Ermina-Mrs. Isaiah Martin, Drayton; Mary Ann-Mrs. Ezra Martin and Rebecca-Mrs. Abraham Martin, both of Elmira; and Hannah-Mrs. Noah Sauder, St. Jacobs), 2 sons (Leander, Winterbourne; and Orvie, Elmira), 3 sisters (Mrs. Aaron Gingrich, West Montrose; Mrs. John Bowman, Wallenstein; and Mrs. Peter Martin, St. Jacobs.), 4 brothers (John and Amos both of Floradale; Menno, Windsor; and David, Kitchener), 30 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. One son died in 1953. Funerals services were held at the St. Jacobs Church, June 13, with Howard S. Bauman officiating. Burial in the Elmira Mennonite Cemetery.

Martin, Shirley Evanne, daughter of Amsey and Leona (Martin) Martin, Glen Allan, Ont., was born June 15, 1958; died suddenly in the K & W Hospital, July 5, 1958; aged 3 weeks. Death resulted from acute pneumonia. In addition to her parents, Shirley is surivived by a sister (Sharon), he paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Martin), and her maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Cleason Martin. Funeral services were held at the Glen Allan Church, July 8, in charge of Osiah Horst and Howard Bauman. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Miller, Jacob J., son of John A. and Delilah (Kauffman) Miller, was born in Arthur, Ill., Nov. 9, 1879; died at the Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, March 26, 1958; aged 78 y. 4 m. 17 d. In 1905 he went to Kalona, Iowa, and was married to Ida Yoder. To this union 4 children were born (Raymond and Ada-Mrs. Emery Hochstedler, both of Kalona; Dale, Oxford, Pa.; and Anna, at home). Surviving are his wife and children, 12 grandchildren, 3 brothers, and one sister. Three brothers and five sisters preceded him in death. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and became a member of the Old Order Amish Church, later changing his membership to the Conservative Church. He was a charter member of the Upper Deer Creek congregation. He had been in ill health for several years, but just three weeks before his death, his illness was diagnosed as cancer. Services were conducted at the Fairview Church by Moses Gingerich, Elmer Swartzendruber, and Morris Swartzendruber.

Mullet, Ella, daughter of the late Christian C. and Dena (Miller) Schlabach, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Dec. 7, 1896; departed this life June 4, 1958, at the Millersburg Pomreme Hospital, after an illness following a stroke about a year ago; aged 61 y. 5 m. 23 d. She was united in marriage to Addona E. Mullet on Feb. 4, 1919. Three children were born to this union. Surviving are her husband, 2 daughters (Melva-Mrs. John J. Weaver, Mt. Hope; and Mary-Mrs. Henry C. Miller, Millersburg), one son (Herman, Sarasota, Fla.), one sister (Sarah-Mrs. Jonas A. Troyer, Baltic), one brother (Christ O. Schlabach, Millersburg), and 7 grandchildren. in her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Amish Church, later transferring her membership to the Pleasant View Conservative Mennonite Church, where she remained a faithful member until death. Services were held at the church in charge of Harry Stutzman, assisted by Abe Yoder and Paul Hummel, with interment in the church cemetery.

Palmer, Mahlon Harold, was born Nov. 3, 1925; departed this life at Norristown, Pa., in an automobile accident, June 28, 1958; aged 31 y. 7 m. 24 d. His mother died when he was quite young and he was placed in the Mennonite Children's Home, Millersville, Pa., for adoption. David and Fannie Shirk took him into their home when he was three months old and he lived with them until their death several years ago. Then he went to Norristown, Pa., to work at the State Hospital. As a youth he confessed Christ and became a member of Gehman's Mennonite Church, but later drifted away and met a sudden death. Funeral services were held at the Bowmansville Church with Luke L. Horst preaching the sermon. His body was laid beside that of his foster parents in the adjoining cemetery.

Remer, Mabel Sophia, adopted daughter of J. F. and Etta Brunk, was born Aug. 16, 1892; died in Newton, Kans., June 25, 1958; aged 65 y. 10 m. 9 d. Her husband, J. W. Remer, 7 children, and 12 grandchildren survive. Funeral services from the Four-square Gospel Church, Newton, Kans., on June 30, were in charge of Lysle E. Brown. Interment in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Risser, Mary E., daughter of Aaron S. and the late Laura (Horst) Risser, was born near Hershey, Pa., March 21, 1907; died June 10, 1958, at her home; aged 51 y. 2 m. 20 d. She accepted Christ as her Saviour in her early youth and united with the Stauffer Mennonite Church. She is a graduate of Goshen College and at the time of her death was a first grade teacher at the Milton Hershey School. She taught in the primary department of the Steelton Mission. Surviving are her father, 5 brothers (Russell, Doylestown, Pa.; Irwin and Ralph, Harrisburg, Pa.; Arthur, Baltimore, Md.; and Lester, at home), and 2 sisters (Leah, at home; and Bertha, Lebanon, Pa.). Funeral services were held at the Stauffer Church in charge of Clarence Lutz and Russel Baer, with burial in the Risser Church Cemetery.

Rupp, Harry, son of Harry and Anna (Nofziger) Rupp, was born near Pettisville, Ohio, July 10, 1901; died at the Memorial Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, where he was admitted on June 19, undergoing surgery on June 20, and passed away on June 22, 1958; aged 56 y. 11 m. 12 d. On June 20, 1928, he was married to Elnora Beck of Archbold. This union was blessed with 3 children. One daughter (June Elnor), died in infancy. Surviving are his wife, 2 sons (Gary Dean and Tommie Lynn), his parents, one sister (Lorene-Mrs. Weldon Pursel), all of Archbold, and one brother (Ira, Wauseon). In youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and was a faithful member of the Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Jesse Short and Henry Wyse.

Correction from a family researcher: "Rupp, Harry, son of Henry H. and Anna (Nofziger) Rupp,....."

Troyer, Iva Edith, daughter of the late Daniel A. and Lizzie (Yoder) Miller, was born in McPherson Co., Kans., Feb. 1, 1899; departed this life July 6, 1958; aged 59 y. 5 m. 5 d. On Dec. 21, 1917, she was married to Sam J. Troyer, who preceded her in death. In her youth she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour, uniting with the West Liberty Church, near McPherson. On coming to Harper, Kans., in 1930, she united with the Pleasant Valley Church, remaining a faithful member to the end. Surviving are 4 children (Mervin, Maurine-Mrs. Vernon Zimmerman, Wilbur, and Wilma-Mrs. Alvin Mast, all of Harper), 4 brothers (Sam D., Nampa, Idaho; Roy, Wellman, Iowa; Christ E., Linville, Va.; and V. David, Kalona, Iowa), 3 sisters (Mrs. Mary Helmuth, Harrisonville, Mo.; Mrs. Barbara Zink, Inman, Kans.; and Nora-Mrs. Roy Troyer, Hesston, Kans.), and 12 grandchildren. Services at the Pleasant Valley Church, July 8, were in charge of Waldo E. Miler and M. M. Troyer, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.