Albrecht, Ethel, daughter of Levi and Annie (Murray) Fosdick, was born in Rooks Creek Twp., Ill., Aug. 30, 1886; died at Flanagan, Ill., June 8, 1962; aged 75 y. 9 m. 9 d. On Feb. 12, 1913, she was married to Peter D. Albrecht, who survives. Also surviving are one son and one daughter (Dan and Lois-Mrs. Richard Zehr, both of Flanagan), and one brother (Orville, Flanagan). She was a member of the Waldo Church, where funeral services were held June 10, in charge of Edwin H. Stalter.
Bechtel, Mary, daughter of William and Rachel (Reist) Rudy, was born at Waterloo, Ont., April 28, 1892; died at the K & W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., May 22, 1962; aged 70 y. 1 m. 24 d. On Jan. 26, 1915, she was married to Eden Bechtel, who survives. Also surviving are 9 children (Mabel-Mrs. Abraham Brubacher, Kitchener; Elmer, Archbold, Ohio; Verna, Kitchener; Vera-Mrs. Hubert Mellon, North Bay; Clayton, Wellesley; Willard, Florence, Beatrice-Mrs. Clayton Meirowsky, and Bernice, all of Kitchener) and 12 grandchildren. They had 3 sets of twins. One pair of twins died in infancy. She was a member of the Latschar Church, Mannheim, Ont. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, May 25, in charge of Osiah Horst.
Cordell, Mazie, daughter of Edward and Annie (Naugh) Clever, was born in Cumberland Co., Pa., Jan. 26, 1891; died at her home in Greencastle, Pa., June 12, 1962; aged 71 y. 4 m. 17 d. She was married to Herbert R. Cordell. Surviving are 8 children (Mrs. Leroy Horst, St. Thomas, Pa.; Glen and Walter, of Chambersburg; Irvin {deacon}, Daniel, and Wilbur, of Mercersburg; Merle {minister}, Harrisonburg, Va.; and Wayne, Greencastle), 17 grandchildren, one brother and 3 sisters (George, Abbie M., and Mrs. Fred Grosh, of Greencastle; and Mrs. Moss Garling, Waynesboro, Pa.). She was a member of the Marion Church, where funeral services were held June 15, in charge of Harvey E. Shank and J. Irvin Lehman.
Frederick, Allen N., son of John S. and Katie (Nice) Frederick, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., April 13, 1877; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., June 1, 1962; aged 85 y. 1 m. 19 d. On June 17, 1899, he was married to Lizzie Moyer, who died May 29, 1943. Surviving are 3 children (John M. and Laura M.-Mrs. Russell York, both of Telford; and Frank M., Sumneytown, Pa.), 16 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. Three children also preceded him in death. He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held June 5, in charge of Menno Souder, Leroy Godshall, and Curtis Bergey.
Gindlesperger, Ellen, daughter of Samuel and Annie (Blough) Speigle, was born in Jenner Twp., Somerset Co., Pa., July 7, 1876; died at the home of her son, Curtis, Stoystown, Pa., May 27, 1962; aged 85 y. 10 m. 20 d. On Oct. 10, 1897, she was married to David Gindlesperger, who died Aug. 28, 1946. Besides the one son, 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren survive. Two brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Thomas Church, where funeral services were held May 31, in charge of Aldus J. Wingard, assisted by Harry Y. Shetler.
Hostetler, Ethel, daughter of Wesley and Edna (Gardner) Engel, was born near Trail, Ohio, Dec. 3, 1911, died of cancer at the Pomerene Memorial Hospital, Millersburg, Ohio, June 4, 1962; aged 50 y. 6 m. 1 d. On Jan. 26, 1935, she was married to Moses J. Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Joan-Mrs. Daryl Badetcher, Sugarcreek), one stepdaughter (June-Mrs. Harold Butler, Canton), one stepson (John Lowell Hostetler, Canton), her mother (Mrs. Edna Engel, Millersburg), and 6 grandchildren. She was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services were held June 7, in charge of Paul R. Miller and Eldon King.
Kaufman, William R., son of Peter and Mary (Eigsti) Kaufman, was born in Bureau Co., Ill., July 8, 1888; died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Frank Mishler, West Bend, Iowa, June 4, 1962; aged 73 y. 10 m. 27 d. He lived in Manson, Iowa, since 1901 until a year ago when, because of ill health, he was cared for at the home of his sister. He was handicapped by having been deaf all his life. He is survived by 3 sisters and 2 brothers (Rose-Mrs. Oscar Calmer and Sam, Manson; Mollie-Mrs. Frank Mishler, West Bend; Bessie-Mrs. Alvin Good, Hopedale, Ill.; and Joe, Clare, Iowa). He was a member of the Manson Church, where funeral services were held June 7, in charge of Nick Stoltzfus.
Knarr, Magdaline, Waterloo, Ont., was born Nov. 15, 1887; died at the K & W Hospital, June 13, 1962; aged 74 y. 6 m. 29 d. In 1909, she was married to Noah Knarr, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Clayton, Freeport; Herbert, Niagara Falls; Milford, Waterloo; and Lloyd, Kitchener), one daughter (Marie-Mrs. Wm. Martin), 2 brothers (Albert Herr, Waterloo; and Simon Herr, Kitchener), 4 sisters (Mrs. Katherine Rupert, Saskatchewan; Mrs. Lydia Reist, Elmira; Mrs. Barbara Rainey, Banu; and Lucinda-Mrs. Amos Brubacher, Hawkesville), 11 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted at the Erb Street Church, June 16, in charge of J. B. Martin.
Landis, Anna Mary, daughter of Christian H. and Lydia (Weaver) Oberholtzer, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., May 5, 1876; died at her home in Oregon, Pa., May 17, 1962; aged 86 y. 12 d. On Oct. 15, 1896, she was married to John L. Landis, who died Jan. 16, 1960. Surviving are 2 daughters and one son (Edna O. and Anna Mary-Mrs. Earl Charles, both of Bareville; and Elam O., Manheim), 22 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Christian, Lancaster, Pa.). Two sons preceded her in death. She was a member of the Landis Valley Church, where funeral services were held May 19, in charge of Levi Weaver, Amos S. Horst, and Ira D. Landis.
Ogburn, Amos C., son of Charles W. and Nancy (Shipman) Ogburn, was born at Pine Village, Ind., Nov. 7, 1874; died April 5, 1962; aged 87 y. 4 m. 28 d. He was married to Lydia A. Kauffman, who died June 30, 1960. He was ordained as deacon in the Mennonite Church, and served at the Mummasburg congregation since 1937. Surviving are 10 children (Ira, Ray, and Levi, all of Bladensburg, Md.; Mrs. Elvan Merrill, Greenbackville, Va.; Forrest, New Oxford, Pa.; Mrs. G. L. Hartman, Aspers, Pa.; Mrs. Walter Collins, Masontown, Pa.; Walter, Guernsey, Pa.; John, Bladensburg, Md.; and Earl, Hyattsville, Md.), 36 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Clara Hooks, Princess Anne, Md.; and Mrs. Lawrence Kenney, Kirkland, Wash.), and one brother (Otis, Seattle, Wash.). One daughter preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the church, April 8, in charge of Richard Danner and Amos Myer.
Osborn, Harrison Elroy, was born at Bradford, Ill., June 16, 1888; died at the St. Francis Hospital, Peoria, Ill., June 10, 1962; aged 73 y. 11 m. 25 d. Surviving are his wife, 2 sons, 3 daughters, 19 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one sister. Two sons, 4 brothers, and 4 sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Midway Church, Pekin, Ill. Funeral services were held at the Dunlap Funeral Home, Bradford, Ill., June 13, in charge of Howard D. Wittrig.
Schrock, Masa, daughter of William H. and Kathryn Hershberger, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, March 6, 1886; died of a heart attack at the Pomerene Memorial Hospital, Millersburg, Ohio, June 6, 1962; aged 76 y. 3 m. On Nov. 26, 1905, she was married to Nathan J. Schrock, who died June 27, 1949. Surviving are 5 sons and 6 daughters (Paul, Walnut Creek; Nelson, Conshohocken, Pa.; Nolan, Beach City, Ohio; Howard, Walnut Creek; Robert, Shanesville; Kathryn-Mrs. John Schrock, Long Beach, Calif.; Mary-Mrs. Atlee Oswald, Farmerstown; Esther-Mrs. Weldon Gerber, Millersburg; Betty-Mrs. Sam Bontrager, Farmerstown; Dorothy-Mrs. Ben Beachy, Sugarcreek; and Anna Jean-Mrs. Abe Troyer, Walnut Creek), 30 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one sister and one brother (Mrs. Anna Miller, Walnut Creek; and William M., Sugarcreek). One son and 2 grandsons preceded her in death. She was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services were held June 9, in charge of Paul R. Miller and Eldon King.
Wagner, Anna, daughter of David and Emma (Steider) Wagner, was born at Roanoke, Ill. Jan. 29, 1891; died of cancer at Eureka, Ill., June 13, 1962; aged 71 y. 4 m. 15 d. She had worked for 31 years at the Eureka Hospital. Surviving are 4 sisters (Clara, Eureka; Mrs. Laura Donze, El Paso, Ill.; Mrs. Rose Donze and Beulah-Mrs. Rudy Bachman, both of Eureka) and 2 brothers (Henry, El Paso, Ill.; and Elmer, Twin Falls, Idaho). She was a member of the Roanoke Church, where funeral services were held June 15, in charge of Roy Bucher.
Weirich, Mattie, daughter of Harmon and Elizabeth (Eash) Yoder, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Aug. 7 1870; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gabrial Yoder, Elkhart, Ind., May 16, 1962; aged 91 y. 9 m. 9 d. On June 2, 1889, she was married to Abram K. Weirich, who survives. Surviving also are 7 children (Fred A. and Mrs. Gabrial Yoder, Elkhart; Mrs. Viola Rhodes, Dunlap; Mrs. Elizabeth Deihl, Sturgis, Mich.; Mrs. Emma Howard, Brighten; Mrs. Cloid Lupold and Mrs. Lester Pletcher, Shipshewana), one half brother (Joseph H. Yoder, Middlebury), 20 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were 2 infant sons and one grandson. She was a member of the Shore Church, where funeral services were held May 19, in charge of Lee Miller and Homer Miller.
White, Sadie, nee Byler, was born in Champaign Co., Ohio, Sept. 28, 1885; died at her home in Wichita, Kans., May 21, 1962; aged 76 y. 7 m. 23 d. On Dec. 23, 1906, she was married to Elmer J. White, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (Warren B., Wichita; Allen A., Peabody; Clement E. and Dale E., both of Newton; Calvin R., Endwell, N.Y.; and James L., Caracas, Venezuela), 5 daughters (Gladys-Mrs. George Zook, Sedgwick; Mary-Mrs. Harry Wenger, Wellman, Iowa; Neva, Kabul, Afghanistan; Elsie, Lebanon, Oreg.; and Erna-Mrs. Melvin Jantz, McPherson, Kans.), 31 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Cedar Chapel Methodist Church, where services were held May 25, with Henry L. Dorsey officiating; burial in Pennsylvania Church Cemetery, near Hesston, Kans.
Zehr, Lester Raymond, son of Dan P. and Mollie (Birkey) Zehr, was born at Fisher, Ill., May 16, 1909; died near Fisher, May 22, 1962, when his tractor overturned, pinning him beneath it; aged 53 y. 6 d. On Feb. 14, 1939, he was married to Faith Schertz, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons and 2 daughters (John, Daniel, Robert, Lois Marie, and Mariella, all at home), his mother (Mrs. Mollie Zehr, Fisher), 3 brothers (Alton, Fisher; Clarence and Milo, Foosland), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Ray Schertz, Flanagan, Ill.; and Mrs. Allen Gross, Fisher). His father and one sister preceded him In death. He was a member of the East Bend Church, where funeral services were held May 24, in charge of J. Alton Horst.
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Benner, Charles, son of Jacob and Barbara (Snyder) Benner, was born in Snyder Co., Pa., June 30, 1882; died at the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, June 8, 1962; aged 79 y. 11 m. 9 d. In Aug., 1906, he was married to Mabel Winey, who died May 21, 1959. Surviving are 4 children (Robert W., Akron, Pa.; Harold W., Bareville, Pa.; Ruth-Mrs. Paul R. Leaman, Lancaster; and Irene-Mrs. Reuben B. Hess, Leola) and 11 grandchildren. One daughter and one son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Metzler Church. Funeral services were held at the Groffdale Church, in charge of Amos Sauder, Paul Wenger, and Mahlon Witmer.
Delp, Howard K., son of the late Samuel and Maggie (Krupp) Delp, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., May 7, 1894; died at the North Penn Hospital, Lansdale Pa., June 26, 1962; aged 68 y. 1 m. 19 d. Death was due to back injuries received when he fell from a cherry tree at his home in Lansdale one week earlier. On June 15, 1915, he was married to Gertrude G. Mininger, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Marion-Mrs. Alfred DeParmentier, Coopersburg, Pa.; Margaret, Colmar, Pa.; and Doris-Mrs. Paul Seaman, Harleysville, Pa.), one brother (Henry K., Line Lexington, Pa.), a stepbrother (Joseph Horning, Souderton, Pa.), 5 grandchildren, and one great-grandson. A daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Plains Church, where funeral services were held June 30, in charge of John E. Lapp, J. C. Clemens, and Wayne Kratz.
Greiner, Karl G., son of Dena Greiner was born at Wurttemburg, Germany, May 17, 1879; became a U.S. citizen on Oct. 9, 1900; died at the Linsville Memorial Hospital, Columbia City, Ind., June 1, 1962; aged 83 y. 15 d. On March 9, 1920, he was married to Edna Ann Miller, who survives. Also surviving are one son (James, North Webster, Ind.) and 2 grandchildren. He was a member of the College Mennonite Church, Goshen, Ind., where funeral services were held June 5, in charge of John H. Mosemann.
Grieser, Joseph Samuel, son of Jacob O. and Rachel (Erb) Grieser, was born at Beemer, Nebr., April 12, 1916; died at the Broken Bow (Nebr.) Community Hospital, June 13, 1962, of a heart attack; aged 46 y. 2 m. 1 d. On Sept. 24, 1939, he was married to Viola Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Mrs. Patricia Glendy, Holdrege; Myron, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.; Earla Mae, John, Donna, and Carol, at home), 2 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mrs. Mattie Miller, Pender, Nebr.; Mrs. Lois Kauffman, Beemer; Mrs. Rose Wittrig, Garden City, Mo.; and Mrs. Bessie Hargis, Denver, Colo.), and 2 brothers (Allan, Milford, Nebr.; and Dale, Wisner, Nebr.). His parents and an infant sister preceded him in death. In his early teens he was baptized into the Mennonite faith. Services were held from the Beemer Church, in charge of Sam Oswald.
Guzman, Romana, daughter of Leandro and Prudencia Paiz De Leon, was born Aug. 9, 1921; died of cancer at San Angelo, Texas, June 8, 1962; aged 40 y. 9 m. 30 d. On May 4, 1939, she was married to Lionardo Guzman, who survives. Also surviving are 9 children (Armandina, Reynaldo, Gloria, Jose, Erasmo, Irma, Diana, Armando, and Daniel), 4 brothers (Julian, Cruz, Ysidoro, and Santos), and 3 sisters (Trinidad Garcia, Lucia Mercado, and Petra Diaz). She was a member of the La Iglesia Bautista Church, Hollis, Okla. Funeral services were held at La Iglesia Menonita del Calvario, Mathis, Texas, June 10, in charge of Paul Conrad and Weldon Martin.
Helmuth, John F., son of Frederick and Rebecca Helmuth, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, March 23, 1884; died of a cerebral hemorrhage at his home near Alden, N.Y., June 3, 1962; aged 78 y. 2 m. 11 d. On Feb. 18, 1909, he was married to Elizabeth Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Harvey, Fred, Erwin, Alvin, and Freeman), 5 daughters (Martha-Mrs. Edward Hoden, Mary-Mrs. Jacob Yoder, Alta-Mrs. Jerry Jantzi, Cora-Mrs. James Troyer, and Edna-Mrs. Francis Bozer), 26 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Lizzie-Mrs. Seth Erb, Charm, Ohio). Two brothers, 2 sisters, and 2 grandchildren preceded him in death. He with his family moved to Alden, N.Y., in 1924, and he was one of the pioneers in establishing the Alden Mennonite Church, where he served as deacon for many years. Funeral services were held at the church, June 6, with David Beachy and Joseph Miller officiating.
Horst, Miriam, daughter of Milton S. and Anna (Sensenig) Horst, was born July 9, 1927; died at her home of cancer, May 17, 1962; aged 34 y. 10 m. 8 d. Surviving are her parents, one brother (Raymond S., New Holland, Pa.), and 3 sisters (Mary-Mrs. James Clymer and Florence-Mrs. Jay I. Martin, East Earl; and Evelyn-Mrs. Laurence Sauder, Hyattstown, Md.). She was a member of the Weaverland church, where funeral services were held May 20, in charge of J. Paul Graybill, David N. Weaver, Aaron Hollinger, and Alvin Martin.
Kramer, Raymond L., son of Mr. and Mrs. Eli D. Kramer, Portsmouth, Va., was born in Plain City, Ohio, Aug. 6, 1923; died of cancer at Kitchener, Ont., June 17, 1962; aged 38 y. 10 m. 11 d. On Aug. 18, 1944, he was married to Doris Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Jonathan, Paul David, Phyllis, Marcus, Daniel, Stephanie, and Mary Ette, all at home), his parents, one brother (Daniel, Raleigh, N.C.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Richard P. Nicholas, Jr., Wallingford, Pa.; and Mrs. Milan Hochstetler, Amelia, Va.). One infant child preceded him in death. During World War II, he served in CPS for more than 3 years. On Nov. 17, 1946, he was ordained to the Christian ministry and installed as pastor of a mission church at Meadville, Pa., a congregation which achieved self-supporting status during his tenure of 12 years. In addition to his pastoral duties, he was active in evangelism, missions, Bible conferences, and as an instructor and principal in a winter Bible school at Canton, Ohio. In Aug., 1958, he accepted a call as pastor of the St. Jacobs (Ont.) Mennonite Church. Since that time he attended some classes at Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, and in early 1960 enrolled in an accelerated clinical course of pastoral care and psychology at Winston-Salem, N.C. Funeral services were held at the St. Jacobs Church, June 20, in charge of Rufus Jutzi.
Brackbill, Ruth Esther, daughter of J. D. and Hettie (Kulp) Mininger, was born in Ohio, March 10,1906; died at St. Luke's Presbyterian Hospital, Chicago, Ill., April 30, 1962, after an illness of several months; aged 56 y. 1 m. 20 d. On Aug. 21, 1932, she was married to Maurice T. Brackbill. She taught English at Eastern Mennonite College, Harrisonburg, Va., for many years. Surviving are her husband, her mother, and 2 brothers (Paul, Goshen, Ind.; and Edward, Elkhart, Ind.). She was a member of the Park View Church, Harrisonburg, Va. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite College, May 2, with Paul Erb, Ira E. Miller, and Chester K. Lehman officiating; interment in Weaver's Church Cemetery.
Brandenberger, Dean Lewis, son of D. J. and Elsie (Shannon) Brandenberger, was born at Fort Wayne, Ind., June 2, 1946; died as the result of a boating accident on Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, Ind., July 8, 1962; aged 16 y. 6 m. 6 d. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters (Deborah and Doris), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Brandenberger, New Haven). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Fort Wayne, where funeral services were held July 11, in charge of John R. Smucker, Jason Martin, and Paul Robbins; interment in Leo Cemetery. Special memorial services were held at the McCombs Funeral Home the evening of July 10, conducted by the Mennonite Youth Fellowship and Youth for Christ.
Brandenburger, Ezra John (Ed), son of Jacob J. and Leah (Graber) Brandenburger, was born near New Haven, Ind., Oct. 26, 1918; died by drowning in ocean on last planned day of family vacation at Ocean City, N.J., June 29, 1962; aged 43 y. 7 m. 3 d. On June 9, 1945, he was married to Elizabeth Clemens, who survives. Occupation: carpenter. Also surviving are 5 children (Donna, Jan, Sheryl, Mary Kay, and Denise, all at home), his parents, 5 brothers (Enos and Elmer, New Haven; D. J., Joseph, and Martin, of Fort Wayne, Ind.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Enos Steary, New Haven; and Mrs. Ruben Steury, Grabill). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Fort Wayne, Ind. Funeral services were held at the Calvary Mennonite Church, Lansdale, Pa., July 3, in charge of John R. Smucker and Arthur Mailes; interment in church cemetery. Memorial services were held at First Mennonite, Fort Wayne, July 7, with Paul M. Miller, D. A. Yoder, and John R. Smucker officiating.
Burker, Keller Carper, son of James and Emma Burker, was born at Luray, Va., Aug. 4, 1890; died at the Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown, Md., June 24, 1962; aged 71 y. 10 m. 20 d. His wife died in December, 1960. Surviving are 3 children (Mrs. Linda Shoemaker, Charles L., and Arnold), 15 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Carrie Burker), and 3 brothers (Andrew, Wilbur, and Harrison). He was a member of the Pinesburg Church. Funeral services were held June 27, in charge of Moses K. Horst and Oliver H. Martin.
Campbell, Tildia Christine, daughter of Marvin and Lethenia Campbell, was born at Elkton, Va., Feb. 26, 1919; died at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., June 3, 1962; aged 43 y. 3 m. 8 d. Surviving, besides her parents, are 8 sisters and 5 brothers. She was a member of the Elkton Church, where funeral services were held June 5, in charge of Mahlon L. Blosser.
Frank, Bertha E., daughter of Abraham B. and Ida E. (Landis) Landis was born in East Hempfield Twp., Pa.; died at her home in East Petersburg, Pa., May 25, 1962, following a heart attack; aged 73 y. She was married to Harry N. Frank, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter (Florence-Mrs. Menno Heisey, Manheim), 5 grandchildren, and one brother (Sanford A., Strasburg Pike). She was a member of the East Petersburg Church, where funeral services were held May 28, in charge of Christian W. Frank and Irvin Kreider.
Gehman, William P., son of David and Catherine (Proctor) Gehman, was born at Doylestown, Pa., April 2, 1876; died at the Allentown (Pa.) General Hospital, May 30, 1962; aged 86 y. 1 m. 28 d. He was married to Katie Overholt, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 3 sons (W. Norman, Allentown; Elliston, Quakertown; and Warren, Allentown), 9 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. One brother and one sister also preceded him in death. He was a member of the Swamp Church, Quakertown, Pa., where he served as church chorister for many years, working toward the improvement of congregational singing. Funeral services were held at the church, June 4, in charge of Winfield M. Ruth.
Gibble, Minnie Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob B. and Elizabeth (Burkholder) Greiner, was born near Mt. Joy, Pa., Aug. 9, 1896; died at her home near Mt. Joy, May 9, 1962, after an illness of several years; aged 65 y. 9 m. She was married to Enos S. Gibble, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Ruth-Mrs. John W. Rowe, Lancaster), 2 sons (Howard G. and Richard Eugene, both at home), and one grandchild. She was a member of the Mt. Joy Church, where funeral services were held May 12, in charge of Amos Hess, Clarence Ulrich, and Henry Frank; interment in Kraybill Cemetery.
Hostetler, Susan, daughter of Samuel and Magdalene Kuhns, was born July 26, 1871; died at Hutchinson, Kans., June 20, 1962; aged 90 y. 10 m. 20 d. In February, 1892, she was married to Benjamin F. Hostetler, who died June 3, 1927. Surviving are 2 daughters (Lulu Klingelsmith, Hutchinson; and Mrs. D. D. Miller, Berlin, Ohio), an adopted son (Richard, Los Angeles, Calif.), 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Emma Taton, Argonia). She was a member of the Pleasant Valley Church, Harper, Kans. Funeral services were held at the Brownell-Wiley Chapel, Harper, June 22, with James Detweiler in charge, interment in Argonia, Kans. Cemetery.
King, Rebecca Faye, youngest daughter of Lawrence and
Sadie (Yoder) King, was born at Minot, N. Dak., Sept. 8, 1954;
passed quietly away at her home near Blountstown, Fla., June 23,
1962; aged 7 y. 9 m. 15 d. From early childhood, Rebecca never
enjoyed normal health. She is survived by her parents, one sister
(Vivian), 3 brothers
(La Verne, John, and Roger), and her grandmother (Mrs. P. A. Yoder,
Minot, N. Dak.). One brother preceded her in death. Funeral services
were held at the Oak Terrace Church, June 25, in charge of Oscar
Schrock and Raymond Byler.
Leatherman, Aaron M., son of Christian and Sarah (Meyers) Leatherman, was born near Doylestown, Pa., Oct. 29, 1869; died in his sleep at his home near Cheraw, Colo., June 19, 1962; aged 92 y. 7 m. 21 d. On Oct. 24,1893, he was married to Elizabeth Kulp, and soon after their marriage they united with the Deep Run Mennonite Church. Surviving are their 3 children (Isaac N., Pueblo, Colo.; Elwyn K., Fresno, Calif.; and Kathryn, at home), 10 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren. In 1910, the family moved to Cheraw. On April 28, 1913, he was ordained as minister to serve the East Holbrook Church, where he served until his retirement in 1943. Bro. and Sister Leatherman observed their 68th wedding anniversary last fall. Although both were invalids, they were thankful to God that He saw fit to spare them to be together for so many years. Funeral services were held at the East Holbrook Church, June 23, in charge of Clifford E. King. Joe C. Driver, and David Alderfer.
Lehman, James, son of Walter H. and Ada (Martin) Lehman, was born in Franklin Co., Pa., Jan. 14, 1938; died in a motel at State College, Pa., June 2, 1962, while attending a D.H.I.A. Conference; aged 24 y. 4 m. 19 d. Surviving besides his parents, are his wife (Catherine Eby Lehman), one daughter (Wilma Jean), 4 brothers (Aldus, Walter, and John, of Chambersburg; and Marcus, Philadelphia), and 7 sisters (Mrs. Edgar Burkholder, Williamson; Mrs. Nathan Diller, Smithsburg; Mrs. Ira Miller and Mrs. Elmer Martin, Hagerstown; Sarah, Miriam, and Eunice, and a foster sister, Sharon Miley, all of Chambersburg). He was a member of the Pleasant View Church, where funeral services were held June 5, in charge of John Sollenberger, Amos E. Martin, and Nelson Martin.
Lehman, Stephen M., son of Adin L., and Helen (Myers) Lehman, died June 3, 1962, six hours after receiving injuries in an auto accident; aged 8 m. 17 d. Besides his parents, he is survived by 2 brothers (Eugene and Dean), one sister (Suzanne), his grandparents (Pearl Myers and Irvin Grove, Hagerstown, Md.; and Reuben and Katy Lehman, Middletown, Pa.), and great-grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Harry Myers, Greencastle, Pa.). Funeral services were held at the Pleasant View Church, June 6, in charge of Abram Baer, Walter Lehman, and John Sollenberger.
Pence, Anna Blanche, daughter of Tobias and Barbara (Musser) Greider, was born near Dayton, Ohio, May 21, 1889; died May 28, 1962; aged 73 y. 7 d. On Feb. 18, 1915, she was married to Elias Pence, who died in Feb., 1947. They had opened their home to his brother, Wilbur Pence. Surviving are 2 sisters (Clara-Mrs. Orville Warye, Hubbard, Oreg.; and Minnie-Mrs. Wesley Hilty, Dayton, Ohio) and one brother (Joe, West Liberty, Ohio). She was a member of the Huber Church, where funeral services were held May 31, in charge of Paul Yoder, Sr.
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Bixler, Frederick E., son of John and Barbara (Huber) Bixler, was born near Wakarusa, Ind., May 7, 1885; died at the Westview Nursing Home, Elkhart, Ind., June 2, 1962; aged 77 y. 25 d. In Dec., 1956, he accepted the Lord and was baptized at his home by Clarence A. Shank, and was received into the Holdeman Church. He was often heard singing beautiful songs during the night and often when he was suffering, he sang to relieve his pain. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and one sister. Surviving are one sister (E. Matilda Hershberger) and one niece (Esther M. Brower, Phoenix, Ariz.).
Hartzler, Emma M., daughter of Peter and Mary (Saltzman) Shertz, was born at Flanagan, Ill., July 20, 1884; died at Flanagan, July 6, 1962; aged 77 y. 11 m. 16 d. On Dec. 3, 1909, she was married to J. D. Hartzler, who survives. For many years she served faithfully as a pastor's wife. Surviving are 2 daughters and 2 sons (Alta-Mrs. Lester Litwiller, Carlock; Ruth Ann-Mrs. John Shertz, Roanoke; Paul W., Minonk; and Floyd A., Flanagan), 9 grandchildren, 2 brothers (William S. and Ben F., both of Flanagan), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Mattie Shertz and Mrs. Carrie Grieser, both of Flanagan; and Lora-Mrs. Will Shertz, Eureka). One sister and one grandson preceded her in death. She was a member of the Waldo Church, where funeral services were held July 8, in charge of Harold Zehr and Edwin J. Stalter.
Hossler, Clarence E., son of James and Mary (Rough) Hossler, was born in Stark Co., Ohio, Nov. 22, 1879; died at the Molly Stark Hospital, Louisville, Ohio, July 8, 1962; aged 82 y. 7 m. 16 d. At the age of 76 he accepted Christ as his Lord and Saviour and was received into the fellowship of the Beech Church. His two companions preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Orris Howard and Mrs. West Atkins, both of Manhattan Beach, Calif.), 5 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren Funeral services were held at the church, July 11, in charge of O. N. Johns.
Kennel, Isaac G., son of John P. and Magdalena (Glick) Kennel, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., June 15, 1885; died at the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, June 21, 1962, after a short illness; aged 77 y. 6 d. On Oct. 26, 1911, he was married to Priscilla E. Kauffman, who survives. They celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary last year. Also surviving are 2 sons (E. Aquila, Earleville, Md.; and Elam E., Atglen, Pa.), one daughter (Ruth E., Lancaster, Pa.), 2 foster daughters (Arlene L. Seitz, at home; and Mrs. Robert Russell, New Holland, Pa.), 3 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Bishop John A., Sadsburyville; and Aaron M., Honey Brook, Pa.). Three sons and one daughter preceded him in death. He was ordained to the ministry as a deacon forty years ago. He also served as an instructor in Bible schools for many years. Even though he was not as active in the work of the church at the time of his death, he still taught a Sunday-school class and preached occasionally. He was a member of the Maple Grove Church, Atglen, Pa., where funeral services were held June 24, in charge of Abner Stoltzfus, Ira Kurtz, Clair Umble, and Herman Glick; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Landis, Sanford A., son of Abraham B. and Ida E. (Landis) Landis, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., March 6, 1893; died in the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, June 7, 1962; aged 69 y. 3 m. 1 d. He was married to Hettie H. Herr, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (David H., Lancaster; Sanford H., New Providence; I. Elizabeth-Mrs. Earl E. Breneman, Millersville; Dorothy H.-Mrs. Paul K. Charles, Washington Boro; John H., Canton, Pa.; and Fannie M., at home) and 21 grandchildren. One brother, one sister, and one grandson preceded him in death. He was a member of Mellinger's Church, where funeral services were held June 10, in charge of Harry Lefever, Nelson Landis, and Paul G. Landis.
Martin, Christian S., son of Andrew and Barbara (Stricher)
Martin, was born at Lowville, N.Y., Oct. 13, 1909; died at Lowville,
July 4, 1962, of a coronary occlusion; aged 52 y. 8 m. 21 d. On
Jan. 31, 1934, he was married to Selma Mellnitz, who survives.
Also surviving are one daughter (Dolores, Akron, Ohio), one son
(Dorrance, Castorland, N.Y.), 3 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Gertrude-
Mrs. Ezra Schweitzer, Castorland; and Christiana-Mrs. John Schwartzentruber,
Croghan), and his father (Andrew Martin, Croghan). His mother
and 2 sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the first
Mennonite Church, New Bremen, where funeral services were held
July 7, in charge of Donald Jantzi.
Martinez, Dalia, daughter of Isabel and Elizabeth (Vallejo) Martinez, was born at Mathis, Texas, April 26, 1962; died at Corpus Christi, Texas, June 16, 1962, of a spinal infection; aged 1 m. 21 d. On May 6, she was dedicated to the Lord by her parents. Besides her parents, she is survived by one brother (Florencio), her grandparents and great-grandparents. Funeral services were held at the La Iglesia Menonita del Calvario Church, Mathis, June 19, in charge of Paul Conrad.
Merrbach, John Norman, Sr., son of Christian and Minnie (Speicher) Merrbach, was born Oct. 29, 1927; died at the Reed Hospital, Richmond, Ind., June 29, 1962; aged 34 y. 8 m. Surviving are his widow (Mrs. Mary Teeter Merrbach), 3 children (John, Jr., Francis, and Charolet, all at home), 3 brothers (Christ, Washington, D.C.; Floyd, Salisbury, Pa.; and David, Richmond, Ind.), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Annie Speicher and Mrs. Carrie Leasure, both of Grantsville, Md.; and Mrs. Clara Reonalds, Ohio. Funeral services were in charge of Paul Bender.
Miller, John Harrison, son of Samuel S. and Sarah (Zook) Miller, was born in Mercer Co., Pa., May 27, 1888; died at his home, New Castle, Pa., June 18, 1962; aged 74 y. 22 d. On Feb. 23, 1910, he was married to Lydia Davis, who died April 22, 1949. Surviving are one son and one daughter (Clarence, Volant, Pa.; and Vera-Mrs. Thurman Kauffman, New Castle, Pa.), 3 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Steve Lapp, Volant; Amanda-Mrs. Harry Kauffman, New Wilmington; and Alvie, New Castle), 10 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Maple Grove Church. Funeral services were held at the Sharp Funeral Home, June 20, in charge of Nathan Nussbaum.
Miller, Karen Renee, daughter of Daniel W. and Evelyn (Mast) Miller, was born Jan. 4, 1962; died unexpectedly at the Memorial Hospital, Sturgis, Mich., June 12, 1962; aged 5 m. 8 d. surviving are her parents, one sister and 2 brothers (Cynthia, Jeffrey, and Gregory), and the grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Omar Mast, Sturgis; and Mr. and Mrs. Malvin P. Miller, Ray, Ind.). Funeral services were held at the Foglesong Funeral Home in Sturgis, June 14, in charge of Malvin P. Miller; burial in Yoder Cemetery, near Middlebury, Ind.
Miller, Sevilla, daughter of Alexander and Catherine Miller, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, June 20, 1893; died at the Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg, Ohio, May 22, 1962; aged 68 y. 11 m. 2 d. On Feb. 7, 1915, she was married to Alvin J. Miller who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Vernon, Berlin, Ohio; Wayne, Dearborn, Mich.; Galen, Elkhart, Ind.; and Paul, at home), 5 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. Melvin Mullet, Berlin; Otis-Mrs. Payson Miller, Sugarcreek, Ohio; Myrtle-Mrs. Elmer Frick, McMinnville, Oregon; Gladys-Mrs. Ray Mumper, Loudonville; and Lorene-Mrs. Robert Wenger, Beaumont, Texas), 2 sisters (Katie-Mrs. John Zook, Smithville; and Elizabeth-Mrs. A. S. Wengerd, Berlin), one brother (Robert, Millersburg), and 28 grandchildren. One son, one daughter, 2 grandchildlren, 2 brothers, and 4 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Berlin Church, where funeral services were held May 24, in charge of Paul Hummel, S. W. Sommer, and D. D. Miller.
Miller, William H., son of James and Leah Miller, was born at Lost River, W. Va., Feb. 2, 1883; died at his home, Rock Oak, W. Va., June 21, 1962; aged 79 y. 4 m. 19 d. On Jan. 4, 1909, he was married to Ollie Earle, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children, (Roy, Winchester, Va.; Warden, Baltimore, Md.; Felix, Rock Oak; Mrs. Vergie Good, Winchester; and Mrs. Eula Bailey, Washington, D.C.), 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Robert). On June 11, 1962, he was baptized and received into the Salem Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Asbury Methodist Church, June 24, in charge of S. A. Shank and Ulysses Rhea.
Myer, Amos W., son of Elias and Anna (Witmer) Myer, was born near Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 4, 1884; suffered a heart attack and died a few hours later at the Annie Warner Hospital, Gettysburg, Pa., May 25, 1962; aged 77 y. 7 m. 21 d. On Feb. 4, 1909, he was married to Elizabeth Kreider, who died Aug. 14, 1928. On Feb. 4, 1931, he was married to Lizzie Doutrich, who died Aug. 6, 1954. On Dec. 4, 1910, he was ordained to the ministry at Mummasburg, where he served faithfully until his death. Surviving are 4 daughters (Anna-Mrs. Willis Beam, Bareville, Pa.; Ruth-Mrs. Ira Hall, Akron, Pa.; Mary, at home; and Martha-Mrs. Jacob Sensenig, Gettysburg), 5 sons (Leon, Rothsville, Pa.; Elias, Denver, Pa.; Paul, New Holland; Mark and Roy, Akron), 31 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Nora-Mrs. Noah Landis, Annie-Mrs. Abram Siegrist, Frances-Mrs. Willis Groff, and Ruth-Mrs. Landis Buckwalter, all of Lancaster Co., Pa.). One daughter, 2 infant sons, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Mummasburg Church, May 28, in charge of Richard Danner and Forrest Ogburn.
Neuhouser, Joseph S., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Neuhouser, was born near Leo, Ind., Aug. 25, 1896; died of a heart attack at his home, Ft. Wayne, Ind., July 6, 1962; aged 65 y. 10 m. 11 d. On May 13, 1914, he was married to Hattie Kathryn Tonkel, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Calvin, Ft. Wayne; and David, North Manchester), 4 daughters (Bonnie, Mt. Pleasant, Mich.; Mrs. Eva Leis, Ft. Wayne; Mrs. Mary Crossgrove, Yoder, Ind.; and Lorraine, at home), 15 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 3 brothers (Melvin, Monroe, and Wayne), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Pluma Miller and Mrs. Rhea Grime). Early in his married life he dedicated himself to the Lord's work. He accepted Christ during evangelistic meetings conducted by S. E. Allgyer. On June 26, 1921, he was ordained as minister in the Leo congregation, in which he served from 1921 to 1941. Since 1942 he was pastor of the Anderson Mennonite Church, having been ordained as bishop there on March 25, 1956, by Bro. T. E. Schrock. In 1949, he was instrumental in starting a mission station near Ossian, Ind. He served as pastor of both Anderson and New Bethel until the ordination of his son-in-law, Orville J. Crossgrove, in 1952. Ill health for the past two years curtailed his activity, but not his dedication to, nor his interest in, the work of the church. A biographical sketch of him published in the History of the Indiana-Michigan Conference says that "he has been remarkably successful in winning unchurched people for Christ and receiving them into the Anderson congregation." Funeral services were held at the Leo Church, July 9, in charge of Anson Horner, assisted by Oney Hathaway.
Newcomer, Frank C., son of Jacob and Susan (Carper) Newcomer, was born near Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 21, 1891; died at the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, May 19, 1962; aged 70 y. 6 m. 28 d. On March 16, 1916, he was married to Ellen K. Elliot, who survives. One son died in infancy. Surviving are 2 sons and one daughter (Enos E., Fannie Lois--Mrs. Maurice Hostetter, and Warren E., all of near Lancaster), 6 grandchildren, and one brother (Charles C., Lancaster). He was an active member of the Millersville Church, where funeral services were held May 22, in charge of J. Herbert Fisher and Benjamin C. Eshbach.
Peachey, John Philip, son of Jonas and Arie Peachey, was born at Belleville, Pa., Oct. 30, 1911; died of a heart attack at Lancaster, Pa., May 20, 1962; aged 50 y. 6 m. 20 d. On Oct. 20, 1945, he was married to Elva Kurtz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 brothers and 4 sisters (Jesse, Belleville; Milo, Front Royal, Va.; Mrs. Naomi Yoder, Nannie, Mary, and Lydia, of Belleville). He was a member of the Locust Grove Church, where funeral services were held May 24, in charge of Louis Peachey and Erie Renno.
Pence, Jacob Wilbur, was born July 4, 1889; died June 15, 1962; aged 72 y. 11 m. 11 d. On June 8, 1947, he united with the Huber Mennonite Church, near New Carlisle, Ohio. Funeral services were held June 19 at the Rickeson Funeral Home, St. Paris, Ohio, in charge of Paul Yoder, Sr.
Plank, Sophie, daughter of Peter and Maria Kurzen, was born near Bern, Switzerland, Jan. 13, 1874; died at her home near Cheraw, Colo., June 9, 1962; aged 88 y. 4 m. 27 d. At the age of 13 she came to America with her parents, locating at Dalton, Ohio. On Jan. 7, 1902, she was married to Adam Plank, who died in Feb., 1937. One son also preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 children (Walter, Rosie-Mrs. Lee Evers, and Elmer, all of Cheraw), 4 brothers and one sister (John, New York City; Walter, Akron, Ohio; and Alfred, Rudy, and Mrs. Elmer Ober, all of Dalton, Ohio), 10 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. She was a charter member of the East Holbrook Church, where services were held June 11, in charge of Clifford E. King and Earl Showalter.
Rafeld, Herman, son of Fredrich and Ernestine (Keokritz) Rafeld, was born in Medina Co., Ohio, Aug. 14, 1887; was instantly killed in an auto accident on June 2, 1962; aged 74 y. 9 m. 19 d. In 1909 he was married to Emma Wenger, who died in 1939. A son also died in infancy. Later he was married to Nola Horst, who also died as the result of this accident. Surviving are 2 daughters (Edna-Mrs. Elmer Martin, Dalton, Ohio; and Elva-Mrs. Dennis Steiner, Wadsworth, Ohio), 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Henry, Barberton, Ohio; and Clarence, Ann Arbor, Mich.).
Rafeld, Nola, daughter of Frank and Clara (Wenger) Horst, was born near North Lawrence, Ohio, Jan. 22, 1896; died June 2, 1962, as a result of the car accident that also took the life of her husband (see above) and his sister and brother-in-law; aged 66 y. 4 m. 11 d. On Dec. 29, 1940, she was married to Herman Rafeld. For the past 10 years she served as an attendant at the Massillon State Hospital. They were both members of the County Line Mennonite Church. Surviving her are 3 brothers (Earl, Dayton, Va.; Samuel and Elias, North Lawrence, Ohio) and 2 sisters (Della-Mrs. Lloyd Sigler, Wooster; and Mary-Mrs. Aaron Zimmerman, North Lawrence). A double funeral service was held at the Martins Mennonite Church, in charge of the family ministers.
Roth, Veronica A., daughter of Nicholas and Veronica (Leis) Roth, was born at Wellesley, Ont., July 18, 1902; died of a heart attack at New Hamburg, Ont., May 5, 1962; aged 59 y. 9 m. 17 d. Surviving are 4 brothers (Solomon and Peter, of New Hamburg; John, Trowbridge; and Edward, Sturgis, Mich.). One brother preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Steinman A.M. Church, May 8, in charge of Orland Gingerich and Elmer Schwartzentruber.
Roth, William W., son of Chris and Lena Roth, was born at Noble, Iowa, June 13, 1882; died at his home, Nampa, Idaho, May 16, 1962; aged 79 y. 11 m. 3 d. On Jan. 1, 1908, he was married to Kathryn Birky, who died in 1954. On Dec. 23, 1956, he was married to Maggie E. Coleman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Elliott H. Zuercher, Denbigh, Va.; Mrs. Warren E. Spangenberg, Nampa, Idaho; and Mrs. Robert N. Zuercher, Salt Lake City, Utah), 3 sisters (Mrs. Aaron Eichelberger, Filer, Idaho; Mrs. Sam Stauffer, Tofield, Alta.; and Mrs. Simon Augustine, Spartansburg, Pa.), 2 stepsons, 9 grandchildren, 7 stepgrandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one step-great-grandchild. He was a member of the Nampa Church, where funeral services were held May 21, in charge of Harold Hochstetler and D. A. Good.
Shantz, Louida, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Enos Cressman, was born near Waterloo, Ont., Feb. 17, 1889; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, July 9, 1962; aged 73 y. 4 m. 22 d. On Jan. 22, 1913, she was married to Manasseh Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are 8 sons (Howard, Nyal, Robert, and Arlie, of Baden; Wilfred, St. Agatha; Armand, Wellesley; Jon, Millbank; and Mahlon, Kitchener), 3 daughters (Etta-Mrs. Lloyd Shantz, Ida-Mrs. Lloyd Swartzentruber, and Esther-Mrs. Aron Enns), 28 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Aaron Bowman, New Hamburg; Mrs. Mary Hunsberger, Baden; and Mrs. Orpha Weber, Kitchener), and 4 brothers (Jacob and Manasseh, Kitchener; and Edmund and Abner, New Hamburg). She was a member of the Shantz Church, where funeral services were held July 12, in charge of L. H. Witmer.
Shenk, Daniel Francis, son of John M. and Fannie (Good) Shenk, was born near Elida, Ohio, Oct. 17, 1886; died of cancer at the Rock of Ages Mennonite Home, McMinnville, Oreg., June 22, 1962; aged 75 y. 8 m. 5 d. On Nov. 24, 1910, he was married to Fannie Schrag, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Lloyd W., Pacific City, Oreg.; Kenneth M., Sheridan, Oreg.; and Ronald J., Vanderhoof, B.C.), one daughter (Mildred-Mrs. Enos Schrock, Sheridan), 19 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers (Mose, Hesston, Kans.; Ruben, Pasco, Wash.; John, Philadelphia, Pa., Levi, Newport News, Va.; and Jake, La Junta, Colo.), and one sister (Rebecca-Mrs. Royal Buskirk, Brutus, Mich.). He was ordained to the ministry in 1915 at Hopewell, Hubbard, Oreg. In 1923, they moved to Sheridan, Oreg., where he served since that time. For approximately the past 18 years, by request of the congregation, he devoted full time to personal work. The Lord blessed his efforts, and many souls were saved through his ministry. His cheerful smile and friendly manner were characteristic of his personality. Funeral services were held at the Sheridan Church, June 25, with LeRoy Cowan and David Hostetler officiating.
Stutzman, Maynard Leroy, son of Levi and Katie (Bontreger) Stutzman, was born at Goshen, Ind., Nov. 24, 1948; died at his home near Millersburg, Ind., July 8, 1962, following a 5-year illness with cancer of the brain; aged 13 y. 7 m. 14 d. Surviving are his parents, 6 brothers (Leon, Turner, Mich.; Vernon, Ray, and Melvin, of Goshen; Elmer and Glenn, at home), and his stepgrandmother. He was a member of the Clinton Frame Church, where funeral services were held July 10, in charge of Vernon E. Bontreger and Edwin J. Yoder.
Westenberger, Benjamin L., son of Henry and Maria (Lehman) Westenberger, was born near Elizabethtown, Pa., Dec. 24, 1883; died at his home, Elizabethtown, June 10, 1962, after a long illness; aged 78 y. 5 m. 17 d. On Sept. 2, 1906, he was married to Alice L. Landis, who died April 14, 1941. Surviving are their 3 children (Henry L., Mary L., and Edna L., all of Elizabethtown) and 2 grandchildren. He was the last of his immediate family and a faithful member of the Elizabethtown Church, where funeral services were held June 13, in charge of Clarence E. Lutz and Walter Keener, Jr.; interment in Good's Mennonite Cemetery.
Yoder, Alfred Lloyd, son of Daniel F. and Fannie (Troyer) Yoder, was born at Garden City, Mo., March 23, 1895; died of a heart attack at the Harrisonville (Mo.) Memorial Hospital, June 25, 1962; aged 67 y. 3 m. 2 d. On Nov. 20, 1920, he was married to Zella Slayden, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Alfred, Jr., and James D.). He was a member of the Sycamore Grove Church, where funeral services were held June 27, in charge of Leonard Garber.
Transcribed by Ralph Shetler, Oregon