Bechtel, Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Stumpf, was born Dec. 4, 1869; died at the Martin's Rest Home, Elmira, Ont., Sept. 2, 1963; aged 93 y. 8 m. 29 d. Her husband, John M. Bechtel, died in 1953. Surviving are 2 sons (Milton and Norman), 7 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Wanner Church, where funeral services were conducted by Howard Stevanus, assisted by Howard Schmitt.
Christophel, James Eldon, son of Eldon and Esther (Christner) Christophel, was stillborn at Battle Creek, Mich., Sept. 10, 1963. Surviving are his parents, one brother (Kevin), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Christner, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Christophel). Graveside services were held at the Hicks Cemetery, Sept. 12, in charge of Harold Christophel.
Kreider, Barbara Ann, daughter of Howard, Jr., and Norma (Herr) Kreider, was born at the Lancaster (Pa.) Osteopathic Hospital, Aug. 29, 1963; died Aug. 30, 1963. Surviving, in addition to the parents, are 3 brothers and one sister (Jay Kenneth, Carl Richard, James Lamar, and Linda Marie) and grandparents (Mrs. Esther M. Herr, and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kreider, Sr.). Graveside services were conducted at the New Providence Mennonite Cemetery, Aug. 31, by A. Clyde Hostetter.
Kreider, Emma, daughter of Jacob and Mary Ann Hollinger, was born in East Earl Twp., Pa., Dec. 25, 1885; died Aug. 18, 1963; aged 77 y. 7 m. 24 d. She and her husband, Daniel H. Kreider, observed their 57th anniversary last October. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son (Mahlon H.), 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 6 brothers and sisters (Henry, Elam, John, Levi, Mae-Mrs. Daniel Rohrer, and Barbara-Mrs. Henry Martin). Three daughters preceded her in death. She was a member of the East Petersburg Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Christian Frank and Irvin Kreider.
Musser, Esther, daughter of Noah and Hettie (Gehman) Weber, was born near Adamstown, Pa., Nov. 11, 1908; died at her home Sept. 8, 1963; aged 54 y. 10 m. 11 d. Her husband, Enos G Musser, survives. Also surviving are one son (David Glenn), 3 brothers (Harry, Abel, and Edwin), and 4 sisters (Alice-Mrs. Aaron Martin, Anna, Sallie-Mrs. Ivan Gehman, and Ella-Mrs. Paul Z. Martin). One sister preceded her in death. She was a member of the Gehman Church. Funeral services were held at the Bowmansville Church, in charge of Howard Good, Ben Zeiset, and Ben Weaver.
Rychener, Elmer, son of Gideon and Mary (Schmucker) Rychener, was born near Archbold, Ohio, March 21, 1887; died at Wauseon, Ohio, Sept.11, 1963; aged 76 y. 5 m. 18 d. On Nov. 25, 1907, he was married to Lena King, who survives Also surviving are 10 children (Edwin, Carl, Earl, Dale, Nelson, Lloyd, Irene-Mrs. Ora Frey, Velma, Loueen-Mrs. Russell Wyse, and Ada-Mrs. Robert Ferguson), 41 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Samuel). He was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 14, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche and Dale Wyse; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Shrock, Amanda S., daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth Yoder, was born at Goshen, Ind., May 16, 1886; died at the home of her son, Lloyd Shrock, Kokomo, Ind., July 8, 1963; aged 77 y. 1 m. 22 d. On March 17, 1910, she was married to Mahlon Shrock, who died Aug. 1, 1951. Surviving are one son (Lloyd) and 2 grandsons. She was a member of the Howard-Miami Church, where funeral services were held July 10, in charge of Paul J. Myers and J. H. Schaeffer; burial in Mast Cemetery.
Zuercher, Nelson David, son of Daniel and Barbara (Sprunger) Zuercher, was born near Berne, Ind., July 10, 1887; died at the Orrville (Ohio) Dunlap Hospital, Sept. 2, 1963; aged 76 y. 1 m. 23 d. On Oct. 3, 1913, he was married to Eva Sommer, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Homer), one grandson, one great-grandson, one sister (Adella-Mrs. Fred Bachman), 3 half brothers (Edward, Calvin, and Elmer), and 2 half sisters (Della-Mrs. Wilbert Bear and Elma-Mrs. Jeff Rouch). Three brothers, 2 half brothers, and 2 sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Kidron Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Reuben Hofstetter, Isaac Zuercher, Bill Detweiler, and Lester Graybill.
Helmuth, Mary Ellen, daughter of Dan and Lizzie (Yoder) Miller, was born at Middlebury, Ind., June 5, 1879; died at the home of her daughter, Ada White, Fulton, Mo., Sept. 18, 1963; aged 84 y. 3 m. 13 d. On Dec. 28, 1902, she was married to William E. Helmuth, who died April 13, 1952. One son also preceded her in death. Surviving are 8 children (Floyd Earl, Ollie Leroy, Esther Elnora-Mrs. John King, Daniel Edward, Ada May-Mrs. Eugene White, William John, Harvey George, and Lawrence), 3 brothers (Sam D., Ray, and Dave), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Nora Troyer and Mrs. Barbara Zink). She was a member of the Sycamore Grove Church, where she served many years as the companion of her minister husband, and where funeral services were held Sept. 21, in charge of Leonard Garber; interment in Clearfork Cemetery.
Landis, Henry H., son of Jacob R. and Anna B. (Hess) Landis, was born in Manheim Twp., Pa., Oct. 28, 1888; died at his home near Lancaster, Pa., Aug. 6, 1963; aged 74 y. 9 m. 9 d. On Sept. 25, 1913, he was married to Mary R. Buckwalter, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters and 3 sons (Elva B., Jacob B., Emma B., John B., and Ira B.), 13 grandchildren, and 3 brothers and one sister (John H., Warren H., Katie-Mrs. Arthur G. Witmer, and Simon H.). An infant son and one brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Landis Valley Church. Funeral services were held Aug. 9, in charge of Ira D. Landis, Levi M. Weaver, and Isaac Sensenig.
Landis, Katie B., daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Bergey) Johnson, was born in Salford Twp., Pa., March 29, 1878; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Sept. 13, 1963; aged 85 y. 5 m. 15 d. On May 8, 1897, she was married to Daniel R. Landis, who survives. They observed their 66th wedding anniversary last May. Also surviving are 6 children (Emma-Mrs. Benjamin Metz, Kathryn-Mrs. Willard Shisler, Alice-Mrs. Willard D. Detweiler, Linford, Daniel, Jr., and Elwood), one brother (Charles), 17 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 17, in charge of Menno Souder, Leroy Godshall, and Curtis Bergey.
Marner, Thomas James, son of Vaughn and Lola (Wisdom) Marner, was born at Liberal, Mo., Aug. 2, 1933; died of leukemia at the Portland (Oreg.) Sanitarium and Hospital, Sept. 6, 1963; aged 30 y. 1 m. 4 d. On Aug. 12, 1955, he was married to Nadine Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Leonard Dean), one daughter (Mary Jeanette), his mother, 2 sisters (Madrene - Mrs. Luke Zook and Marilyn-Mrs. John Yoder), and 2 brothers (Vaugh and John). His father and one infant daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Sheridan Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 10, in charge of Joe H. Yoder and John Hochstetler.
Mayer, Solomon, son of John L. and Mary (Yutzy) Mayer, was born at Baden, Ont., Sept. 29, 1887; died at the Sarasota (Fla.) Memorial Hospital, Sept. 12, 1963; aged 75 y. 11 m. 14 d. In 1919, he was married to Lydia Gunden, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons and 2 daughters (Clayton, Omar, Loretta Mayer, and Mrs. Ruth Ulrich, all of Sarasota). He was a member of the Tuttle Avenue Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 14, in charge of H. Michael Shenk.
Miller, Kermit, son of Peter J. and Malinda (Miller) Miller, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, Aug. 17, 1909; died of cancer at Millersburg, Ohio, Sept. 15, 1963; aged 54 y. 29 d. On Dec. 20, 1930, he was married to Beulah Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters and one son (Charlene-Mrs. Bruce Miller, Aldene-Mrs. Oscar Yoder, Delores-Mrs. Kenneth Veigel, and Darrel), 3 sisters (Mrs. Sarah Gerber, Mrs. James Mishler, and Mrs. Ray Mast), and 3 brothers (Malvin P., John P., and Dan P.). He was a member of the Millersburg Church. Funeral services were held at the Martins Creek Church, Sept. 17, in charge of Paul Lantz and D. D. Miller; interment in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Miller, Mary M., daughter of Noah and Sophronia Miller, was born near West Liberty, Ohio, Jan. 6, 1897; died of cancer at Hesston, Kans., Sept. 21, 1963; aged 66 y. 8 m. 15 d. She had been a long time teacher at Hesston College. Since her retirement in 1961, she lived at the Schowalter Villa. Surviving are 6 brothers (Alfred B., D. D., Noah T., Billie D., Levi A., and Harold B.), and 2 sisters (Ursula-Mrs. S. Enos Miller, and Christina-Mrs. Frank Garber). She was a member of the Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 24, in charge of Peter B. Wiebe, Milo Kauffman, M. D. Landis, and Tilman Smith. Interment at Protection, Kans. A memorial fund has been designated for the browsing room of the new Hesston College library, according to Miss Miller's request before death.
Roth, Edna Mae, daughter of Noah and Nancy (Jantzi)
Roth*, was born at Kitchener, Ont., April 15, 1908; died
of heart failure at New Hamburg, Ont., May 2, 1963; aged 55 y.
17 d. On Sept. 29, 1928, she was married to Noah W. Roth, who
survives. Also surviving are 2 sons and 3 daughters (Nelson, Kenneth,
Alice-Mrs. Emanuel Wagler, Florence, and Linda), one sister, and
13 grandchildren. One son preceded her in death. She was a member
of the Wellesley Church. Funeral services were held at Steinman's
Church, May 5, in charge of Christ Streicher, Orland Gingerich,
Peter Nafziger, and Elmer Schwartzentruber.
*Research note: Name should be Erb
not Roth - tlm
Schrock, Jesse, of Kokomo, Ind., son of Noah and Rebecca (Eash) Schrock, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Dec. 27, 1890; died at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru, Ind., Sept. 14, 1963; aged 72 y. 8 m. 18 d. In 1916 he was married to Loretta Shrock, who died in 1949. To this union three children were born. One died at birth. Surviving are 2 daughters (Wilma-Mrs. Glen Zigler and Ruby-Mrs. Fred Miller) and 12 grandchildren. On Oct. 23, 1950, he was married to Katie (Keim) Troyer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 brothers and 2 sisters (Harry, Clarence, Homer, Mrs. Cora Dawson, and Mrs. Lillie Lehman). He was a member of the Howard-Miami Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 16, in charge of E. J. Hochstedler, assisted by Clayton Sommers and A. G. Horner; burial in Shrock Cemetery.
Schweitzer, Sarah Ann, daughter of Joe R. and Catherine (Troyer) Schweitzer, was born at Milford, Nebr., April 28, 1891; died at her home in Beaver Crossing, Nebr., Sept. 19, 1963; aged 72 y. 4 m. 22 d. Surviving are 2 sisters (Mrs. Lena Bender and Mrs. Mary Oswald) and 3 brothers (John, Clarence, and Joe). She was a member of the West Fairview Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 22, in charge of Dale Oswald, Ammon Miller, and Marion Good.
Snider, Mahlon, son of Bishop and Mrs. Oliver D. Snider, was born at Elmira, Ont., Jan. 2, 1910; died, after a long illness, at the Victoria Hospital, London, Ont., Sept. 20, 1963; aged 53 y. 8 m. 18 d. On Sept. 25, 1935, he was married to Lena Horst, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Murray, Stewart, and Clare), one daughter (Sharon), his parents, and one sister (Beulah-Mrs. George Musselman). He was a member of the Elmira Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 23, in charge of Howard S. Bauman and Simon Martin.
Troyer, Omar, son of Samuel and Mary (Eiman) Troyer, was born May 19, 1900; died of a heart attack at Millersburg, Ohio, Sept. 7, 1963; aged 63 y. 3 m. 19 d. On Dec. 29, 1923, he was married to Roxie Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Arthur Delon and Wade Eugene), 4 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mrs. Lila Garber, Kathryn-Mrs. Paul R. Miller, Anna-Mrs. Mose Kurtz, and Mable-Mrs. Henry Stutzman), and 3 brothers (Earles M., Calvin, and Edwin). Three brothers, one son, and 2 sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Millersburg Church. Funeral services were held at the Martins Creek Church, Sept. 9, in charge of Paul Lantz, D. D. Miller, and Roman Stutzman.
Wagler, Richard Charles, son of Emanuel and Alice (Roth) Wagler, was born at Kitchener, Ont., July 1, 1961, died of acute pneumonia at the home of his parents, New Hamburg, Ont., June 19, 1963; aged 1 y. 11 m. 5 d. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Robert and William), 5 sisters (Carol Ann, Elaine, Sharon, Patrica, and Mary Jane), and his grandfather (Noah Roth). Funeral services were held at Steinman's Church, June 23, in charge of Orland Gingerich and Elmer Schwartzentruber.
Yoder, Olen M., son of Monroe D. and Amelia Yoder, was born Feb. 9, 1917; died May 18, 1963; aged 46 y. 3 m. 9 d. On June 7, 1940, he was married to Amy Dolan, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons and 3 daughters (Ellsworth, Kermit, Rosanna, Vandora, Evalena, Virgil, and Anthony), his mother, 3 brothers and 2 sisters (Ray, Floyd, Lizzie-Mrs. Gormon Beitzel, Alta-Mrs. Raymond Bender, and Norman). He was a member of the Conservative Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Maple Glen Church, Grantsville, Md., May 21, in charge of Ivan J. Miller, assisted by Elmer H. Maust.
Barrett, Henry Albertus, son of David and Harriet Barrett, was born at Mt. Sterling, Ohio, Jan. 12, 1880; died at the Springfield (Ohio) Hospital, Sept. 22, 1963; aged 83 y. 8 m. 10 d. On Oct. 5, 1930, he was married to Anna Roth Linder, who survives, Also surviving are 2 stepsons (Laurence and Harvey Linder), one sister (Mary-Mrs. Herman Ackerman), and one brother (Thomas A.). He was a member of the South Union Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 25, in charge of Lester L. Roth.
Detweiler, Howard M., was born Nov. 30, 1897; died Sept. 8, 1963; aged 65 y. 9 m. 9 d. He had been a guest at the Eastern Mennonite Home for 24 years. Surviving are one sister and one brother (Mrs. Wilmer Kramer and Samuel M.). He was a member of the Rockhill Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Marvin Anders and Merrill B. Landis.
Erb, Sherilyn Dawn, daughter of Carl and Fern (Schwartzentruber) Erb, was born at Kitchener, Ont., July 15, 1963; died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Aug. 2, 1963, after a two-day illness; aged 18 d. Besides her parents, she is survived by her grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. David O. Erb, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Schwartzentruber), and her great-grandmother (Mrs. Veronica Gerber). One sister preceded her in death. Graveside services were conducted at St. Agatha Church, Aug. 4, in charge of Gerald Schwartzentruber and Orland Gingerich.
Glick, Maggie, daughter of Amos and Susan (Beechy) Yoder, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, March 30, 1880; died at her home in Sugarcreek, Ohio, Sept. 18, 1963; aged 83 y. 5 m. 19 d. On Dec. 31, 1905, she was married to Christian C. Glick, who died Nov. 18, 1961. One son also preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 daughters (Nettie-Mrs. John P. Miller, Grace, and Carol), 2 sons (Leon and Lester), 10 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Amanda Slife, and Mrs. Trasie Raber). She was an active worker in the Walnut Creek congregation, having been a Sunday-school teacher for over 60 years. Funeral services were held at the church, Sept. 21, in charge of Paul R. Miller, assisted by Eldon King.
Good, Mamie B., was born Oct. 5, 1908; died Sept. 20, 1963; aged 54 y. 11 m. 15 d. Surviving are her husband, Jacob G. Good, Mohnton, Pa., 7 daughters and 4 sons (Grace-Mrs. Roy B. Martin, Jacob H., Ralph D., Miriam-Mrs. Melvin F. Martin, Marian-Mrs. Harold Stauffer, Beatrice-Mrs. James Martin, Mabel-Mrs. Eugene Martin, Horace, Mary Jane, Raymond, and Lucy), 18 grandchildren, 4 sisters and 2 brothers (Susie-Mrs. Amos Good, Katie-Mrs. Isaac Good, Elsie-Mrs. Samuel Brendle, Bessie-Mrs. Martin S. Buckwalter, Omar, and Horace). Bessie and Mamie were twins.
Jantzi, Simon S., son of Solomon and Anna (Lehman) Jantzi, was born at Lowville, N.Y., Sept. 28, 1909; died after a long illness at the Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville, N.Y.; aged 53 y. 10 m, 5 d. Surviving are 5 sisters (Rosila, Kathryn-Mrs. Charles Forrester, Esther, Sarah-Mrs. Lloyd Zehr, and Marion-Mrs. Beryl Gingerich), and 4 brothers (Aaron, Mahlon, Rudolph, and Elmer). His parents and one brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Conservative Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Croghan, N.Y., Church, Aug. 1, in charge of Richard Zehr and Leon Martin.
Jutzi, Nancy, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Jantzi) Jantzi, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., May 2, 1889; died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., May 1, 1963; aged 73 y. 11 m. 29 d. Surviving are 3 brothers (Simeon, John, and Rudy), and 4 sisters (Katie-Mrs. Louis Gingerich, Elizabeth-Mrs. Peter Nafziger, Veronica-Mrs. Daniel Roth, and Mattie-Mrs. Noah Jantzi). She was a member of Steinman's Church, where funeral services were held May 4, in charge of Elmer Schwartzentruber and Orland Gingerich; interment in Wilmot Centre Cemetery.
Meck, Elsie Elisabeth, daughter of Henry and Ida Engel, was born at Washington, Ill., May 27, 1897; died after a lingering illness on Sept. 25, 1963; aged 66 y. 3 m. 29 d. On Feb. 24, 1920, she was married to Titus Meck, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Orvis and Wayne). One daughter preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Freeport, Ill., Church, Sept. 29, with Don Blosser officiating, assisted by A. C. Good.
Ruby, Glenn LeVerne, son of Orlando and Violet (Wagler) Ruby, was born at Baden, Ont., Dec. 16, 1941; died suddenly near New Hamburg, Ont., Aug. 14, 1963; aged 21 y. 7 m. 29 d. Surviving are his grandmother (Magdalene Ruby), 2 brothers (Paul and David), and 4 sisters (Anna Mae, Arlene, Dorcas, and Deborah). He was a member of Steinman's Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 18, in charge of Curtis Cressman, Orland Gingerich, and Elmer Schwartzentruber.
Schertz, John J., son of John and Laura (Garber) Schertz, was born at Roanoke, Ill., Nov. 30, 1923; died of esophagitis at Peoria, Ill., on Sept. 24, 1963; aged 39 y. 9 m. 25 d. On Nov. 20, 1946, he was married to Ruth Ann Hartzler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Melodee Sue and Jon Daniel), 2 brothers (Paul and Melvin), and one sister (Mildred). He was a member of the Metamora Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 27, in charge of Roy Bucher; interment in Hickory Point Cemetery.
Steinman, Peter, Son of Noah and Leah (Schwartzentruber) Steinman, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., June 28, 1890; died at the St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., June 8, 1963; aged 72 y. 11 m. 11 d. On Oct. 7, 1912, he was married to Lydia Roth, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Floyd), and one daughter (Idella-Mrs. Arthur Baechler). He was a member of the Wilmot Church. Funeral services were held at Steinman's Church, in charge of Emanuel Steinman, Orland Gingerich, and Elmer Schwartzentruber.
Zehr, Noah, son of Daniel and Annie (Kennel) Zehr, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Nov. 2, 1882; died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Sept. 20, 1963; aged 80 y. 10 m. He was married to Katie Gingerich, who died Aug. 3, 1947. Surviving are 2 sons and one daughter (William, Daniel, and Vera-Mrs. Oscar Brenneman), 20 grandchildren, and one brother (David). He was a member of the Steinman Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 23 in charge of Orland Gingerich and Elmer Schwartzentruber.
Beechy, George Warren, son of Solomon and Sarah (Lenhart) Beechy. was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Dec. 26, 1880; died at the Pomerene Memorial Hospital, Millersburg, Ohio, Sept. 29, 1963; aged 82 y. 9 m. 3 d. On Nov. 19, 1904, he was married to Katie Beachy, who died in 1945. On Sept. 23, 1947, he was married to Martha Miller Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Ralph, Orin, and Atlee), 3 stepsons (Richard, Edward, and Dale), 18 grandchildren, 7 sisters (Mrs. Elizabeth Shutt, Mrs. Frank Brady, Mrs. Susie Shutt, Mrs. Seth Miller, Mrs. Alvin Miller, Mrs. Mel Miller, Mrs. Elmer Stoltzfus), and 2 brothers (Allen and David). Two sisters and 3 brothers preceded him in death. He was a member of the Berlin Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 1, in charge of Paul Hummel, D. D. Miller, and Fred Hostetler; interment in Martins Creek Cemetery.
Blosser, Harvey M., son of Jacob and Harriet (Christophel) Blosser, was born near Elkhart, Ind., May 21, 1880; died at the Nursing Home, Elkhart, Sept. 18, 1963, aged 83 y. 3 m. 28 d. In 1900 he was married to Katherine CuIp, who died Sept. 30, 1948. On Nov. 15, 1952, he was married to Gertrude (Wise) Holderbaum, who survives. One son also preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 sons and one daughter (Russell, Walter, and Bessie-Mrs. Carl Stickel), 7 stepchildren (Mrs. Edna Wilhelm, Mrs. Marjorie Pletcher, Mrs. Ruby Pletcher, Mrs. Ruby Etsinger, Mrs. Bonnie Smith, Mrs. Wilma Wenger, Mrs. Jean Whitehead, and Milo Holderbaum), one brother and 2 sisters (Oscar, Sarah-Mrs. Amos Weldy, and Clara-Mrs. Mahlon Weaver), 8 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. He was not a member of a church, but had accepted Christ just preceding his death. Funeral services were held at the Lienhart Funeral Home, Wakarusa, Ind., Sept. 20, in charge of John D. Zehr; interment in the Yellow Creek Cemetery.
Brenneman, Hannah, daughter of Benjamin and Anna (Wenger) Brenneman, was born near Lima, Ohio, Dec. 4, 1886; died at Denbigh, Va., Aug. 25, 1963; aged 76 y. 8 m. 21 d. She graduated with the first class from the Elizabeth Buxton Hospital in 1910. Surviving are 4 brothers (John W., Aldine, Alfred, and Benjamin). Funeral services were conducted at the Warwick River Church, Aug. 27, in charge of John H. Shenk, assisted by Nelson Burkholder and R. J. Shenk.
Engle, Nancy Carol, daughter of Royce and Doris (Stuckey) Engle, was born at Pontiac, III., Aug. 1962; died at her home, Flanagan, Ill., Sept. 20, 1963; aged 1 y. 1 m. She had been ill since birth. Surviving are her parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters (Scott, Stanley, Brian, Kathleen, and Suzanne), and her grandmothers (Mrs. Emma Stuckey and Mrs. Myrta Engle). Funeral services were held at the Froelich Funeral Home, Flanagan, Ill., Sept. 22, in charge of Edwin J. Stalter; interment in the Waldo Cemetery.
Esch, Elizabeth, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Feb. 23, 1877; died at the home of her son, Dr. Henry Esch, Phoenix, Ariz., Aug. 11, 1963; aged 86 y. 5 m. 19 d. On Dec. 10, 1899, she was married to Daniel C. Esch, who died in 1946. In 1917 they moved from Centralia, Mo., to Pigeon, Mich., where her husband died. She then moved to Arizona to make her home. Surviving are 4 sons (Jacob, Lewis, Henry, and Paul), one foster daughter (Mrs. Archie Kauffman), 22 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Henry Yoder and Mrs. John Yoder). She was the eldest member of the Sunnyslope Church, where services were held on Aug. 12, with Melvin Ruth in charge. The body was taken to Pigeon, Mich., for burial; services were conducted at the Pigeon River Church, on Aug. 15, with Loren Dietzel officiating.
Gingerich, Solomon, son of Jacob and Magdalena (Shants) Gingerich, was born in Hay Twp., May 11, 1881; died at Clinton, Ont., Sept. 16, 1963; aged 82 y. 4 m. 5 d. On Nov. 24, 1909, he was married to Emma Kennel, who preceded him in death 10 months ago. Surviving are 5 sons (Earl, Lorne, Alvin, Neil, and Lennis), 6 daughters (Elda-Mrs. Elton Bender, Gladys-Mrs. Stanley Sauder, Doreen-Mrs. Earl Oesch, Della-Mrs. Kenneth Gascho, Dorothy-Mrs. Leonard Bowman, Helen Marie-Mrs. Keith Gingerich), 34 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Two brothers, 2 sisters, and one son predeceased him. He was a member of the Zurich (Ont.) Mennonite Church, where services were held Sept. 19, in charge of Orval Jantzi and Moses Roth; interment in Goshen Line Mennonite Cemetery.
Grieser, Charles J., son of Jacob and Lydia (Baer) Grieser, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Feb. 16, 1898; died at the Detwiler Memorial Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, Oct. 2. 1963; aged 65 y. 7 m. 16 d. On Dec. 29, 1927, he was married to Sophie Rupp, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Herbert C., Paul E., Willard C., Glenford, Loueen May-Mrs. Edward D. Riegsecker, Virginia Ann-Mrs. Kenneth E. Lee, and Berneda Jane-Mrs. H. Dean Wyse), 14 grandchildren, one brother (Nelson), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Ella Coon, and Mabel-Mrs. Leander Riegsecker). He was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 5, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche and Dale Wyse; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.
Johnson, Arvis, born Feb. 18, 1926; was killed in a truck accident Aug. 26, 1963; aged 37 y. 6 m. 8 d. Surviving are his wife, Thelma Johnson, and 2 sons. He was a member of the Stephens City (Va.) Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 29, in charge of M. C. Showalter.
Sensenig, Emma, daughter of Elam and Magdelena (Martin) Landis, was born in Leacock Twp., Pa., Sept. 13, 1880; died at her home on Sept. 17, 1963; aged 83 y. 4 d. Surviving are 6 sons (Landis, Harry, Aaron, Elam, Willis, and Titus), 2 daughters (Lena-Mrs. Paul Brubaker, with whom she last resided, and Anna Mary-Mrs. Raymond Mast), 37 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren, one brother (Harry), 2 half sisters (Mrs. Alice Witmer, and Ruth-Mrs. Moses Sommers), one stepsister (Lizzie Mae-Mrs. Paul Martin), and 2 stepbrothers (Aaron and John Burkholder). She was a member of the Martindale Church, where funeral services were held in charge of J. Paul Graybill and David N. Weaver.
Amadeo, Sandalio, son of Leocadio and Maria (Ortiz) Amadeo, was born in Aibonito, P.R., Sept. 2, 1877; died at the Ponce District Hospital, Sept. 23, 1963; aged 86 y. 21 d. On July 21, 1902, he was married to Beatriz Rivera Martinez, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Bernalda, Luisa, and Eltrude), and 2 sons (Damaso and Santiago). He was received into the Mennonite Church of Coamo by baptism on Nov. 18, 1955, and was steadfast in his faith and a great blessing to all who knew him. Funeral services were in charge of Lester Hershey and Addona Nissley.
Gascho, Ben, son of Joseph and Mary (Burkey) Gascho, was born near Milford, Nebr., March 14, 1878; died at his home at Milford on Sept. 21, 1963; aged 85 y. 6 m. 7 d. On Dec. 16, 1915, he was married to Mary Eichelberger, who passed away Sept. 12, 1930. On Oct. 13, 1935, he was married to Lizzie Yeackley Eicher, who survives. Also surviving are 6 stepdaughters and one stepson (Flonie Roth, Esther Stutzman, Stella Roth, Roy Eicher, Mattie Roth, Jessie Hobson, and Doris Roth), 25 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Lydia-Mrs. Ammon Hershberger, and Mary-Mrs. Pete Stutzman). Preceding him in death were 6 brothers and 3 sisters.
Good, Simon, son of John and Mary (Rich) Good, was born near Minier, Ill., Feb. 24, 1898; died unexpectedly of pulmonary thrombosis at his home in Kouts, Ind., Sept. 16, 1963; aged 65 y. 6 m. 23 d. On July 28, 1925, he was married to Emma Birky, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Velde W. and Simon J.), 6 grandchildren, one brother (Alvin), and 5 sisters (Phoebe-Mrs. John E. Litwiller, Alma-Mrs. Joe Litwiller, Rose-Mrs. John Egli, Mrs. Esther Stichter, and Ruth Good). Besides his parents, 2 sisters and one brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Hopewell Church, Kouts, Ind., where funeral services were held in charge of Samuel Miller and Emanuel Birky.
Hershberger, Lizzie, daughter of Manases and Barbara (Stutzman) Miller, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Oct. 11, 1906; died after an extended illness at the Goshen (Ind.) General Hospital, Sept. 20, 1963; aged 56 y. 11 m. 9 d. On Feb. 20, 1930, she was marrled to Eli Hershberger, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Barbara-Mrs. Marion Beckner), 2 sons (Manases and Leon), one grandchild, 2 brothers (Felty and Daniel), and one sister (Fannie-Mrs. Howard Rodman). She was a member of the North Goshen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 22, in charge of Russell Krabill; burial in the Thomas Cemetery.
Kinsinger, Elias, son of John P. and Catherine (Yoder) Kinsinger, was born near Meyersdale, Pa., Oct. 14, 1883; died at Kokomo, Ind., Oct. 2, 1963; aged 79 y. 11 m. 18 d. On Dec. 13, 1908, he was married to Emma E. Otto, who died Dec. 29, 1918. On June 21, 1921, he was married to Lizzie J. Hershberger, who died Sept. 8, 1941. Surviving are 2 sons and one daughter (Simon, John, and Abbie Ellen-Mrs. Eli Gingerich), 18 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 9 sisters. He was a member of the Beachy A.M. Church. Funeral services were held at the Howard-Miami Church, Oct. 5, in charge of Emanuel J. Hochstedler, David Bontrager, and Enos Miller; interment in Christner Cemetery.
Layman, Clarice, daughter of John R. and Sophie (Ritchie) Swartz, was born at Dayton, Va., Oct. 11, 1894; died at Harrisonburg, Va., Sept. 17, 1963; aged 68 y. 11 m. 6 d. On Dec. 13, 1916, she was married to Roy J. Layman, who died May 13, 1961. Surviving are 5 sons and 6 daughters (Reba-Mrs. Lee Emswiller, Emory, Alma-Mrs. Raymond Shoemaker, Wilda-Mrs. Harry Rust, Marvin, John R., Glen E., Charles E., Weldon, Eleanor-Mrs. Robert Armentrout, and Carolyn-Mrs. Jerry Chandler), 23 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Robert R. and Glen). She was a member of Weaver's Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 19, in charge of DeWitt Heatwole and Guy E. Wampler.
Martin, Leroy E., son of Melvin E. and Bertha (Eshleman) Martin, was born Aug. 28, 1945; died in a train-car accident, Aug. 26, 1963; aged 17 y. 11 m. 29 d. Surviving are his parents, 3 brothers (Chester, Jason, and Charles), and 3 sisters (Mary Ellen, Darlene, and Esther). He was a member of the Stauffer Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 29 in charge of Amos J. Martin, Mervin J. Martin, and Harnish Noll.
Correction: Leroy Eldon Martin, whose obituary appeared in the Oct. 29 issue, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin C. Martin of Smithsburg, Md. His grandmothers are Amanda Eshleman and Anna Mary Martin. Daniel Miller also assisted at the funeral services.
Neuschswander, Ivan Ai, son of Peter and Emma (Biery) Neuschwander, was born near Macleay, Oreg., Sept. 1, 1894; died at the Lebanon (Oreg.) Community Hospital, Sept. 24, 1963; aged 69 y. 23 d. Surviving are 2 sisters (Rosina Roth and Bertha Kenagy), and one brother (Emery). Two brothers and 3 sisters preceded him in death. He was especially known for the wonderful care he gave his father during his father's long illness. He was a member of the Harrisburg Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 26, in charge of the home ministers. Interment in Alford Cemetery.
Orendorff, Daniel Webster, son of Christian and Lena Orendorff, was born near Flanagan, III., July 11, 1879; died at Morton, Ill., Sept. 24, 1963; aged 84 y. 2 m. 13 d. On Sept. 26, 1900, he was married to Mary (Mollie) Gerig, who died Sept. 5, 1962, after 62 years of married life. Surviving are 2 daughters (Edna Taylor and Geneva-Mrs. Alvin Boshart), 8 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, one brother (John), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Lydia Roth, Mrs. Amelia Conrad, and Alice-Mrs. E. F. Gingerich). He farmed near Wayland, Iowa, from 1899 until his retirement in 1949. For the last 2 years he made his home at the Parkview Retirement Home. He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Sugar Creek Church, on Sept. 27, in charge of Glen Richard and Vernon Roth.
Shoemaker, Lizzie O., daughter of Harvey K. and Barbara (Overholt) Smith, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Oct. 23, 1896; died of coronary occlusion at the home of her son, Harvey Shoemaker, while she was baby sitting in the home, Sept. 21, 1963; aged 66 y. 10 m. 29 d. On Nov. 17, 1926, she was married to Jonas L. Shoemaker, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Gertrude-Mrs. J. Merrill Souder, Linford, Ella May, Elizabeth, and Harvey S.), 3 stepsons (Curtis M., Abram M., and Harry M.), her mother, 14 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 6 brothers and sisters (Harvey O. Joseph O., Henry O., Raymond O., Mrs. Anna Dunlap, and Mrs. Marvin Moyer). She was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 26, in charge of Leroy Godshall and Curtis Bergey.
Transcribed by Ralph Shetler, Oregon