Bachman, Aaron, son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Birkey) Bachman, was born at Metamora, Ill., April 17, 1891; died at his home in Pomeroy, Iowa, July 6, 1966; aged 75 y. 2 m. 19 d. On Dec. 31, 1913, he was married to Emma Egli, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons and 6 daughters (Elmer, Lyle, Melvin, Merle, Lloyd, Elna - Mrs. Edwin Brenneman, Lavern - Mrs. Vernon Slagle; Laurene - Mrs. Arnold Yoder, Ellen - Mrs. Marvin Miller, Velma - Mrs. LeRoy Brenneman, and Dorothy - Mrs. Daniel Bender), 42 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. His only sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Manson Church, where funeral services were held July 9, with Nick Stoltzfus and James Detweiler officiating; interment in Rosehill Cemetery.
Bender, Aaron, son of Jacob and Catherine (Streicher) Bender, was born near New Hamburg, Ont., April 29, 1889; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, as the result of a fall, June 13, 1966; aged 77 y. 1 m. 15 d. On Dec. 9, 1909, he was married to Magdalena Gingerich, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Marcus, Earl, and Edmund), one daughter (Verna - Mrs. Aden Snyder), one foster son (Frederick Bricker), one brother (Christian), 22 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. One son and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Crosshill Church. Funeral services were held at the Maple View Church, June 16, with Steve Gerber and Alvin Leis officiating.
Brubaker, Sarah, daughter of Abraham and Lydia (Graybill) Brubaker, was born in Juniata Co., Pa., Aug. 12, 1887; died near Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 5, 1966; aged 78 y. 5 m. 24 d. On Jan. 17, 1915, she was married to Landis H. Brubaker, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Noah M. and John G.) and 10 grandchildren. For nearly 20 years she and her husband, who is a minister, ministered to the needs of the aged at the Mennonite Home near Lancaster, Pa. She was a member of the Rohrerstown Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 8, with Landis Shertzer, Benjamin Eshbach, and Herbert Fisher officiating.
Carr, Dewey, son of Grover and Minnie Carr, was born at Whitmer, W. Va. June 19, 1903; died at his home at Whitmer, July 12, 1966; aged 63 y. 23 d. Surviving are his wife Marva Mallow Carr, 5 sons (Shelby, Trevy, Kelly, Hubert, and Ernest), one stepson, 8 grandchildren, 3 stepgrandchildren, one brother, and 3 sisters. He was a member of the Horton Church, where funeral services were conducted by Warren Kratz and Melvin Myers.
Clemens, Ellen H., daughter of Levi and Lizzie (Horning) Freed, was born in West Rockhill Twp., Pa., Dec. 8, 1886; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., July 5, 1966; aged 79 y. 6 m. 27 d. On Feb. 23, 1906, she was married to Erwin M. Keller, who died March 10, 1947. On Sept. 23, 1950, she was married to George A. Clemens, who died Dec. 11, 1957. Surviving are 9 children (Cyrenius, Claude, Isaiah, Mrs. Benjamin Krupp, Norman, Mrs. Elwood Halteman, Laverne, Mrs. William Derstine, and Mrs. Robert Detweiler), 40 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 5 stepchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Bessie Souder and Mrs. Jacob Detweiler), and one brother (Howard H.). Two sons preceded her in death. She was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held July 9, with Marvin Anders, Leroy Godshall, and Curtis Bergey officiating.
Egli, Rose Ella, daughter of Peter and Lena (Zehr) Ulrich, was born at Manson, Iowa, Dec. 22, 1903; died suddenly of a heart attack at her home at Gilmore City, Iowa, July 1, 1966; aged 62 y. 6 m. 9 d. On Dec. 22, 1922, she was married to Louis L. Egli, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Fern - Mrs. Don Kaufman, Kathryn, and Paul), 6 grandchildren, one brother (Harley), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Vernon Hooley and Mrs. Elmer Egli). One son preceded her in death. She was a member of the Manson Church, where funeral services were held July 3, in charge of Nick Stoltzfus and James Detweiler; interment in Rosehill Cemetery.
Frey, Lena, daughter of Abraham B. and Melinda (Frey) Frey, was born in Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont., Dec. 10, 1951; died suddenly at her home, after one day's illness, June 1, 1966; aged 14 y. 5 m. 22 d. Surviving, besides her parents, are 4 brothers (George, Jacob, Emerson, and Harvey), and 5 sisters (Judith, Susannah, Selina, Naomi, and Anna). She was a member of the Hawkesville Church, where funeral services were held June 4, with Simeon W. Hurst officiating; burial in Hawkesville Union Cemetery.
Hershberger, Homer, son of Emanuel and Cinderella (Stutzman) Hershberger, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, April 9, 1895; died at his home near Walnut Creek, July 14, 1966; aged 71 y. 3 m. 5 d. On Aug. 17, 1918, he was married to Leora Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Irene), 2 sons (Howard and Merlin), 4 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Venus and Lawrence), and 2 sisters (Ada - Mrs. Clarence Zuercher and Alma Hershberger). One daughter and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services were held July 17, with Paul R. Miller officiating.
Hershey, Amanda, daughter of Moses and Margaret A. (Wanner) Hershey, was born March 1, 1877; died at a nursing home in New Holland, Pa., June 30, 1966; aged 89 y. 3 m. 29 d. Surviving are one brother and one sister. Four brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Mennonite Church almost all her life. Funeral services were held at the Hershey Church, with Martin Hershey, Sanford Hershey, and Clair Hershey officiating.
Kerchner, W. Lloyd, son of Michael and Lydia (Sittler) Kerchner, was born at Bamburg, Ont., Sept. 25, 1916; died at the K-W Hospital of a heart attack, March 17, 1966; aged 49 y. 5 m. 20 d. On Nov. 17, 1946, he was married to Elmina Cressman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Eldon) and one sister (Virginia). He was a member of the St. Jacobs Church, where funeral services were held March 19, in charge of Glenn Brubacher and Howard Good.
Leis, Noah B., son of Noah and Catherine (Brunk) Leis, was born near Kingwood, Ont., Oct. 15, 1887; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, May 28, 1966; aged 87 y. 7 m. 13 d. On Nov. 20, 1905, he was married to Magdalena Streicher, who died Feb. 29, 1944. Surviving are 2 sons (Emanuel and Clayton), 3 daughters (Lena - Mrs. John McMillan, Mrs. Clara Kennel, and Lavina - Mrs. Herbert Kraft), and 2 brothers (John and Joseph). Two sisters and 2 grandchildren preceded him in death. He was a member of the Maple View Church, where funeral services were held May 30, conducted by Moses Roth and Alvin Leis.
Lichty, Jacob R., son of John and Barbara (Roth) Lichty, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., May 12, 1900; died at St. Joseph's Hospital, Sarnia, Ont., June 14, 1966; aged 66 y. 1 m. 2 d. On Feb. 15, 1919, he was married to Mary Schmidt, who died in March, 1954. Surviving are 7 sons (Edward, Earl, Norman, Jacob, Allan, Kenneth, and Larry), 8 daughters (Frieda - Mrs. Lloyd Gerber, Irene - Mrs. Armand Shantz, Edith - Mrs. Melvin Nafziger, Marie - Mrs. Reginald Gooding, Clara - Mrs. Ronald Connelly, Wilma - Mrs. Ronald Kelterborn, Emmalene - Mrs. John Roes, and Helen), 2 brothers (John and Aaron), 4 sisters (Christina - Mrs. Valentine Nafziger, Catherine - Mrs. Noah Albrecht, Bena - Mrs. Dan Albrecht, and Mrs. Barbara Ropp), and 31 grandchildren. He was a member of the Maple View Church, where funeral services were conducted by Chris Streicher and Chris O. Erb.
Martin, Lydia, daughter of Josiah and Sarah (Clemmer) Martin, was born near Floradale, Ont., Oct. 16, 1879; died at the Tri-County Community Hospital, Edmore, Mich., July 6, 1966; aged 87 y. 8 m. 20 d. Eleven brothers and sisters preceded her in death. Surviving are one brother (Menno) and 30 nephews and nieces. She had lived at the Froh Bros. Homestead, Sturgis, Mich., for the past nine years. She was a member of the Zion Church, Vestaburg, Mich.
Martin, Susanna, daughter of Henry D. and Maryann (Sitler) Steckle, was born in Huron Co., Ont., Sept. 3, 1895; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, July 10, 1966; aged 70 y. 10 m. 7 d. On Feb. 26, 1920, she was married to Annanias Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Lloyd and Abner), 5 daughters (Florence - Mrs. Aaron Wideman, Almeda, Viola, Ellen - Mrs. Carson Moyer, and Laura - Mrs. Milo Shantz), 3 brothers (Ivan, Edwin and Alvin), 2 sisters (Maryann and Melinda - Mrs. Earl Gingrich), and 18 grandchildren. Two sons, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters predeceased her. She was a member of the St. Jacobs Church, where funeral services were held July 13, with Glenn Brubacher and Emerson McDowell officiating.
Miller, John S., son of John E. and Amanda (Johns) Miller, was born near Shipshewana, Ind., Nov. 22, 1887; died in his sleep at the Lagrange County Hospital, Lagrange, Ind., May 18, 1966; aged 78 y. 5 m. 26 d. On Nov. 22, 1913, he was married to Nora E. Sunthimer, who died Jan. 29, 1920. To this union were born 4 children, 3 of whom survive (Ernest, Berneice - Mrs. Orva M. Yoder, and Payson). One son preceded him in death. On June 8, 1921, he was married to Delcie Miller, who survives. Eight children were born to this marriage, 7 of whom survive (Truman, Howard, Beulah - Mrs. Marvin Neff, Orvan, Ruby Fern - Mrs. Eugene Weaver, Mervin, and Vera - Mrs. Willis Bontrager). Also surviving are 22 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Cora Frey and Mrs. Lydia Mishler), and 2 brothers (Claude and Ralph). One sister and 2 brothers also preceded him in death. He was a member of the Marion Church. Funeral services were held at the Shore Church, May 21, with Dean Brubaker and Paul Lauver officiating.
Miller, Mary Lovina, daughter of Michael and Lovina (Shetler) Miller, was born near Kalona, Iowa, April 11, 1879; died at Kalona, July 9, 1966; aged 87 y. 2 m. 28 d. On Dec. 30, 1897, she was married to Seth Miller, who died in 1956. Two sons also predeceased her. Surviving are 3 children (Roy, Mrs. Gladys Gordinier, and Mrs. Marguerite Hofer), one brother (Eddie), one sister (Mrs. Nettie Gingerich), 6 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was a member of the East Union Church, where funeral services were held July 11, with A. Lloyd Swartzendruber officiating; interment in Sharon Hill Cemetery.
Rupp, Anna C., daughter of Joseph C. and Magdalena Nafziger, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Dec. 2, 1873; died at Archbold at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Weldon Pursel, July 2, 1966; aged 92 y. 7 m. On Feb. 27, 1896, she was married to Henry Rupp, who died Oct. 2, 1958. Three sons and 3 daughters came to bless this home, of which only the youngest (Lorene - Mrs. Weldon Pursel) survives. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Aaron). Besides her husband, 3 sons, 2 daughters, 2 grandchildren, one brother, and 5 sisters preceded her in death. She was the oldest member of the West Clinton Church, where funeral services were held July 5, in charge of Carl Smeltzer and Walter Stuckey.
Schultz, Samuel L., son of Menno and Elizabeth (Litwiller) Schultz, was born in Perth Co., Ont., Feb. 26, 1883; died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sam N. Schultz, June 14, 1966; aged 83 y. 3 m. 19 d. On Jan. 18, 1910, he was married to Annie Leis, who died Jan. 22, 1964. Surviving are one daughter (Beatrice - Mrs. Sam N. Schultz), 4 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Seven brothers and 3 sisters predeceased him. He was ordained as a minister at Maple View, near Wellesley, Ont., on June 5, 1938, and served as bishop from Dec. 21, 1941, to October 14, 1956. He also served as moderator of the Ontario A.M. Conference. Funeral services were conducted at the Maple View Chuch, June 17, by Chris O. Erb, Chris Streicher, and Alvin Leis.
Short, Emma, daughter of David and Barbara Nofziger, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Nov. 25, 1875; died at the Vernier Rest Home, Archbold, June 23, 1966; aged 90 y. 6 m. 29 d. On Jan. 14, 1896, she was married to Solomon Short, who died in 1930. Surviving are 4 daughters (Rosa - Mrs. Harry Nafziger, Lillian - Mrs. George King, Lucille - Mrs. Earl Short, and Ella - Mrs. Cletus Miller), 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and one sister (Sarah Nofziger). One son, one daughter, one grandchild, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters also preceded her in death. She was a member of the Lockport Church, where funeral services were held June 26, with Walter Stuckey and Simon Stuckey officiating.
Zehr, Bruce Neal, son of Ruth (Lais) and the late John David Zehr, was born at Los Angeles, Calif., July 4, 1954; died at St. Luke's Hospital, Racine, Wis., July 5, 1956, following injuries received in a car accident on July 2, in which his father was also fatally injured; aged 12 y. 1 d. Surviving are his mother, 2 sisters (Dianne Faye and Joan Kay), one brother (David Juan), and one grandmother (Mrs. Silas Zehr). Funeral services were held at the Yellow Creek Church, Goshen, Ind., July 9, with John S. Steiner and Simon Gingerich officiating.
Zehr, John David, son of Silas and Eliza (Roth) Zehr, was born at Manson, Iowa, July 16, 1922; died at St. Luke's Hospital, Racine, Wis., July 2, 1966; aged 43 y. 11 m. 16 d. Death was the result of an automobile accident earlier in the day in which his wife, Ruth, and his youngest son, Bruce, were injured and hospitalized. Bruce followed his father in death three days later. John was married to Ruth Lais at Hubbard, Oreg., in 1945. Surviving are his wife, 2 daughters (Dianne and Joan), one son (David), his mother, one brother, and one sister. Bro. Zehr was ordained to the ministry at Manson, Iowa, in 1946. He served the Calvary congregation at Los Angeles from 1949 to 1958. In 1958 he moved to Indiana to teach in the Bible Department of Goshen College. He was a teacher of Bible at the college two years and taught part time two additional years. This past year he taught one class at Bethany Christian High School. In 1959 he was called to be the pastor of the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church near Goshen, Ind., where he served faithfully until his death. Funeral services were held at the Yellow Creek Church, July 5, in charge of Russell Krabill and John S. Steiner.
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Beachy, Hannah A., daughter of Tarvin and Martha Williams, was born at Herndon, W. Va., Aug. 9, 1904; died of cancer at Akron, Ohio, July 19, 1966; aged 61 y. 11 m. 10 d. On May 19, 1931, she was married to Talmadge Beachy, who survives. Also surviving are one brother (Walter) and 3 sisters (Mrs. Rose Sommersville, Mrs. Maude Stewart, and Mrs. Amanda Smith). She was a member of the Hartville Church. Funeral services were held at the Eckard-Baldwin Funeral Home, July 21, with Edward Diener officiating.
Birky, Mary, daughter of Joseph and Katie (Stalter) Good, was born at Hopedale, Ill., Oct. 28, 1874; died at the Geneva (Nebr.) Hospital, July 10, 1966; aged 91 y. 8 m. 12 d. On Feb. 14, 1915, she was married to John J. Birky, who died July 28, 1942. Surviving are 5 stepchildren (Lula Boshart, Elsie Roth, Ella Augustine, Ruth Horsch, and Elmer Birky), one sister (Sarah Bellar), 20 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were 4 sisters and 2 brothers. She was a member of the Salem Church, where funeral services were held July 13, with Jake Birky, Lee Schlegel, Fred Reeb, and Peter Kennel officiating.
Bowman, Otilla May, daughter of Martin A. and Catherine (Shank) Lahman, was born Aug. 11, 1891; died at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., July 1, 1966; aged 74 y. 10 m. 20 d. On May 11, 1910, she was married to Luther A. Bowman, who died May 10, 1952. Two daughters also preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 daughters (Brownie - Mrs. Irvin Burkholder, Lelia - Mrs. James Heatwole, and Vada - Mrs. Dwight Swartz), 8 sons (Millard L., Durward L., Roy S., Howard A., Paul D., Joseph A., Wade M., and Linden R.), 46 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Joseph Brunk, Mrs. Walter Hartman, and Mrs. Emory Coakley), and 2 brothers (John C. and Weaver). She was a member of Weavers Church, where funeral services were held July 4, with Mahlon Blosser, Lloyd Horst, and DeWitt Heatwole officiating.
Cook, Iria A., daughter of Solomon and Mary (Myers) Long, was born in Ogle Co., Ill., Sept. 18, 1868; died at the Pleasant View Home, Kalona, Iowa, July 6, 1966; aged 97 y. 9 m. 18 d. On Feb. 9, 1892, she was married to G. W. Cook, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 daughters (Mamie - Mrs. Clark Wenger, Nona Reade, and Edna - Mrs. Raymond Summers), 7 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Liberty Church, South English, Iowa. Funeral services were held at the Union Church, South English, in charge of S. J. Horst and George Miller; interment in the Brethren Cemetery.
Detweiler, Edna A., daughter of Jacob H. and Sallie (Alderfer) Kulp, was born in Bedminster Twp., Pa., Feb. 10, 1905; died at Souderton, Pa., July 9, 1966; aged 61 y. 4 m. 29 d. She was married to John O. Miller, who died in 1940. Later she was married to Alfred A. Detweiler, who died in 1963. Surviving are one daughter (Anna - Mrs. Howard Rice), one son (Paul K.), one stepdaughter (Mrs. Norman Godshall), 8 grandchildren, one sister (Annie A. Kulp), and 2 brothers (Joseph A. and Irwin A.). Three sons and 2 daughters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Rockhill congregation. Funeral services were held at Deep Run, July 13, with Clinton Landis and Merrill Landis in charge.
Kaminski, Michael Anthony, was born at Detroit, Mich., Sept. 8, 1941; died at the Napoleon, Ohio, Hospital following an auto crash near Ridgeville Corners, Ohio, July 2, 1966; aged 24 y. 9 m. 24 d. On July 24, 1962, he was married to Virginia Seiler, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Lois Denette), his mother (Mrs. Peter Kuzdzal), one sister (Joan), one half sister, 2 half brothers, 2 stepsisters, and 2 stepbrothers. His father and one brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Lockport Church, where funeral services were held July 6, with Walter Stuckey and Donald Seiler officiating; burial in Pettisville Cemetery.
Kile, Katie, daughter of George and Elmyra (Mengle) Kile, was born in Rapho Twp., Pa., Dec. 20, 1881; died at the Pickell Convalescent Home, Columbia, Pa., May 14, 1966; aged 84 y. 4 m. 24 d. She was a member of the Landis Valley Church, where funeral services were held May 17, in charge of Mahlon Zimmerman and Levi M. Weaver.
Lauver, Florence B., daughter of Jacob and Salina (Yoder) Byler, was born near Elverson, Pa., June 2, 1894; died at the Osteopathic Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., May 7, 1966; aged 71 y. 11 m. 5 d. On Sept. 26, 1920, she was married to William G. Lauver, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Lois, Paul, Glen, W. Elton, and Mary Lou - Mrs. Lester A. Blank), 11 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Corinne Hartzler). She with her husband spent 24 years in mission work in Argentina, and after returning to the States, they worked among the Spanish people in Texas, Iowa, and Lancaster Co., Pa., where she was active until two weeks prior to her death. She was a member of the New Holland Church, where funeral services were held May 10.
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Ebersole, Laura G., daughter of Andrew B. and Barbara (Gingrich) Hertzler, was born near Centerville, Pa., June 24, 1893; died at her home near Mt. Joy, Pa., July 13, 1966; aged 73 y. 19 d. On Nov. 27, 1919, she was married to Benjamin S. Ebersole, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons and one daughter (Seth H., Ruth H. - Mrs. Paul R. White, and Andrew H.), 7 grandchildren and one brother (Elmer H.). One daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the Erisman Church. Funeral services were held at the Landisville Church, July 16, with Barton Gehman, Norman Shenk, Howard Witmer, and Homer Bomberger officiating.
Egli, Grace E.,daughter of John and Emma (Good) Egli, was born at Hopedale, Ill., Dec. 25, 1915; died at the hospital, Peoria, Ill., July 13, 1966; aged 50 y. 6 m. 18 d. Surviving are her father, stepmother (Rosie Good Egli), 5 brothers (Arthur, Ivan, Lester, Glenn, and Joe) and 3 sisters (Gladys - Mrs. Milo Zehr, Florence, and Lois). Her mother and one brother preceded her in death. She was a member of the Hopedale Church, where funeral services were held July 15, with Ivan Kauffmann officiating.
Gehman, Gertrude, daughter of Peter R. and Harriet (Garber) Nissley, was born near Mt. Joy, Pa., Sept. 4, 1899; died in her sleep of a heart ailment at her home near Harrisonburg, Va., June 25, 1966; aged 66 y. 9 m. 21 d. On June 24, 1926, she was married to Ernest G. Gehman, professor of German at Eastern Mennonite College, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons and 2 daughters (Huldah - Mrs. Jean Pierre Claude, Daniel, Rachel - Mrs. James E. Metzler, John, and David), 10 grandchildren, 3 sisters and one brother (Alice, Esther - Mrs. John R. Kraybill, Simon P., and Rhoda). She was an active member of the Morning View Church, where her husband is pastor. Funeral services were held at the Lindale Church, July 1, with J. Ward Shank in charge, assisted by Moses Slabaugh, Myron Augsburger, and J. Otis Yoder.
Nafziger, Vernon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Nafziger, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Sept. 6, 1917; died suddenly at his home near West Zorra, Ont., June 1, 1966; aged 48 y. 8 m. 26 d. He was married to Elda Marie Helmuth, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons and 4 daughters (Richard, James, Lorna - Mrs. John Roth, Shirley, Joan, and Judy). He was a member of the Tavistock Church, where funeral services were held June 5, with Henry Yantzi and David Schwartzentruber officiating.
Schrock, Erma Kathryn, daughter of Elmer and Sarah (Blank) King, was born at Garden City, Mo., May 5, 1909; died of cancer at her home in Harrisonville, Mo., July 12, 1966; aged 57 y. 2 m. 7 d. On April 16, 1933, she was married to Albert Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Lyle Kent and Philip Ray), 2 grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Mrs. Archie King, Nellie King, Mrs. Glen King, and Mrs. Ralph Stutzman). She was a member of the Sycamore Grove Church, where funeral services were held July 14, with Leonard Garber and Earl B. Eberly officiating; interment in Clearfork Cemetery.
Schwartzentruber, Elver, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Albrect) Zehr, was born at Tavistock, Ont., Oct. 24, 1902; died at the Stratford, Ont. General Hospital, after a brief illness, July 12, 1966; aged 63 y. 8 m. 18 d. She was married to Edward Schwartzentruber, who died April 18, 1963. Surviving are one son (Gordon), one brother (Emory), one sister (Clara - Mrs. Amos Brenneman), and 2 grandchildren. She was a member of the Tavistock Church. Funeral services were held at East Zorra, with Henry Yantzi and David Schwartzentruber officiating.
Snyder, Andrew Grant, son of William H. and Clara (Bender) Snyder, was born in Washington Co., Iowa, March 29, 1912; died at the Memorial Hospital, Colorado Springs, Colo., June 17, 1966; aged 54 y. 2 m. 19 d. On Nov. 29, 1936, he was married to Dora Alice Kempf, who survives. Also surviving are one son and one daughter (Dwane Monroe and Thelma Marie Gragg), 5 grandchildren, his mother, 5 brothers and 6 sisters (Lucille Snyder, Arvilla - Mrs. Floyd Zook, Darlene - Mrs. Merle Peer, Ruby- Mrs. Leo Greazel, Paul W., Verton, John F., Magdalene - Mrs. James Boudreaux, Nellie - Mrs. Kenneth Vitosh, William H., and Delbert W.). One son, his father, and one brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Chapel of Memories Mortuary, June 20, in charge of E. E. Showalter; interment in Memorial Gardens.
Spicer, Marvin Dale, son of Eldon and Helen (Reist) Spicer, was born at Didsbury, Alta., Feb. 5, 1949; died by drowning while swimming in Little Red River, July 15, 1966; aged 17 y. 5 m. 10 d. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Larry and Warren), and 3 sisters (Judy, Carol, and Joyce). He was a member of the Calvary Church, Westward Ho, Alta. Funeral services were held at the Youth for Christ Center, Sundre, Alta., with C. J. Ramer officiating, assisted by C. Cornish and C. J. Hallman; interment in West Zion Church Cemetery.
Witmer, Daniel C., son of John and Lydia Witmer, was born in Beaver Twp., Ohio, July 15, 1870; passed away in his sleep on his 96th birthday at the Hutton Nursing Home, Salem, Ohio, July 15, 1966. On Jan. 28, 1896, he was married to Anna Martin, who died Aug. 2, 1947. In June, 1916, he was ordained to the ministry. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Frank Vanpelt and Mary Witmer), one son (Enos), 28 grandchildren, and 88 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were 3 sons, 4 grandchildren, and 3 brothers and sisters.
Yoder, Agnes E., daughter of Michael S. and Amanda (Kurtz) Kauffman, was born near Atglen, Pa., Nov. 13, 1913; died instantly in a car accident near Ephrata, Pa., July 10, 1966; aged 52 y. 8 m. 27 d. On Dec. 12, 1935, she was married to John I. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Gladys - Mrs. Wilmer R. Martin, Vernon C., Carol Jean - Mrs. Melvin L. Beiler, Ferne E., Mary Jane, John D., and Glenn R.). She was a member of the Millwood Church, Gap, Pa., where funeral services were held July 14, with Reuben S. Stoltzfus and M. S. Stoltzfus officiating.
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Bratton, Harvey A., son of Grant and Jennie (Brenneman) Bratton, was born at McVeytown, Pa., June 18, 1905; died in his sleep at his home, McVeytown, July 26, 1966; aged 61 y. 1 m. 8 d. On May 15, 1928, he was married to Alice Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Galen and Raymond), one daughter (Joyce), and 6 grandchildren. He was a member of the Mattawana Church. Funeral services were held at the Booth Funeral Home, July 29, in charge of Newton Yoder and Elam Glick; interment in Spring Run Cemetery.
Byler, Fred S., was born at Shipshewana, Ind., Aug. 24, 1890; died at the Goshen (Ind.) General Hospital, July 29, 1966; aged 75 y. 11 m. 5 d. On Feb. 8, 1919, he was married to Minnie Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Ruth - Mrs. Truman Yoder), one son (Carl P.), 12 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, one brother (Clarence), and one sister (Fanny - Mrs. Ora Bingham). He was a member of the Clinton Frame Church. Funeral services were held at the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, July 31, with Vernon E. Bontreger and Edwin J. Yoder officiating.
Deputy, Florence, daughter of William and Lydia (Sauerwein) Hendricks, was born in Mahoning Co., Ohio, July 30, 1894; died near her home at Paris Crossing, Ind., in an automobile accident, July 31, 1966; aged 72 y. 1 d. In 1913 she was married to Noah Yoder, who died in 1955. This marriage was blessed with 2 sons (William H. and Gordon R.). In 1958 she was married to Vern Deputy, who survives. Also surviving are her 2 sons, 7 grandchildren, 2 stepsons, one sister (Cora Paulin), and one brother (Henry). In her early life she united with the Mennonite Church. At her passing she was a member of the Coffee Creek Christian Church of Paris Crossing, Ind. Funeral services were held Aug. 4 at North Lima, Ohio, in charge of David C. Steiner and Victor Stoltzfus; interment in Midway Cemetery.
Diehl, Martha Mae, daughter of Joseph and Ellen (Bender) Ash, was born near Accident, Md., May 3, 1902; died near Confluence, Pa., July 9, 1966; aged 64 y. 2 m. 6 d. Surviving are her husband, Ralph Diehl, and 7 children (Mrs. Clara Viola, Samuel, Mrs. Lucy Gatterman, Anna Nace, Mary Warchal, Charles, and Betty Williamson. She was a member of the Springs Church. Services were conducted at the Humbert Funeral Home by Walter C. Otto.
Kaufman, J. Norman, son of Jacob and Catharine Kaufman, was born near Johnstown, Pa., Oct. 28, 1880; died at Goshen, Ind., July 31, 1966; aged 85 y. 9 m. 3 d. In 1902 he was ordained to the ministry at Rockton, Pa., where, in addition to his service as pastor, he taught school until his call to missionary work in India in 1905. In 1908 he was married to Elsie Drange in India. She died in 1939. To this union were born 3 children (Russell, Paul, and Kathryn - Mrs. Carl Matson). In 1941 he was married to Lillie S. Shenk, who survives. Also surviving are his 2 sons and one daughter, 2 brothers (Amos and Harry), a half sister (Vinnie - Mrs. Eugene Kaufman), 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He served three terms in India, from 1905 to 1934, and one short term, 1945-48. After returning to the States he served as pastor of the Pleasant Hill Church near East Peoria, Ill., 1935-45. In 1941 he was ordained to the office of bishop at Pleasant Hill. He was also active in church committee work and served one year as moderator of the Illinois Conference. At the time of his death, he was a member of the College Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 4, with Sanford C. Yoder and Edwin J. Yoder officiating; interment in Elkhart-Prairie Cemetery.
Miller, Anna Mae, daughter of Jacob A. and Lydia (Detweiler) Miller, was born in Iowa Co., Iowa, May 22, 1888; died at Kalona, Iowa, July 15, 1966; aged 78 y. 1 m. 23 d. Surviving are 2 brothers (Louis and Jess) and one sister (Mrs. Lillian Swartzendruber). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Iowa City, Iowa. Funeral services were held at Powell's Mortuary, Wellman, Iowa, July 18, with Wilbur Nachtigall officiating; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.
Nolt, Clayton E., son of John W. and Annie (Hess) Nolt, was born in East Earl Twp., Pa., Sept. 22, 1883; died at the General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., April 19, 1966; aged 82 y. 6 m. 25 d. He was married to Lizzie Oberholtzer, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Clarence O., Lester O., Melvin O., Stella - Mrs. J. Ross Esbenshade, and Miles O.), 20 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Hettie H. Landis). One brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Landis Valley Church. Funeral services were held at the Groffdale Church, April 22, with Isaac K. Sensenig, Amos H. Sauder, and Ira D. Landis officiating.
Roth, Lydia, daughter of Nicklaus and Mary Roth, was born near Stryker, Ohio, July 10, 1886; died at Wauseon, Ohio, July 21, 1966; aged 80 y. 11 d. Surviving are 2 sisters (Lizzie and Lena) and 2 brothers (Dan and John). She was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held July 24, with Henry Wyse and Dale Wyse officiating; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Shantz, Barbara, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John K. Snyder, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Oct. 15, 1866; died at the Elmira (Ont.) Private Hospital, Aug. 1, 1966; aged 99 y. 9 m. 17 d. She was married to Nelson Shantz, who preceded her in death. One daughter, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters also preceded her. Surviving are 3 sons (Clayton, Lorne, and Clarence), one daughter (Mrs. Nellie Lichty), one brother (Herman), 2 sisters (Mrs. Veronica Snyder and Annie Snyder), 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Erb Street Church, where funeral services were conducted by J. B. Martin and Milton Schwartzentruber.
Yoder, David Samuel, son of Samuel and Nancy (Stutzman) Yoder, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, July 14, 1890; died near Milford, Del., July 17, 1966; aged 76 y. 3 d. On Oct. 9, 1915, he was married to Savilla Bender, who survives. Also surviving are 10 children (Ruth E. - Mrs. Eli Bontrager, David, Jr., Amos W., Naomi C. - Mrs. Monroe Yoder, John J., Daniel V., Paul T., Mark B., Luke D., and Jesse J.), one adopted daughter (Miriam - Mrs. Elmer Hostetler), 2 foster children (Arley Ravenscroft and Sadie Park), 3 brothers (Jacob, Aden, and Lee), 2 sisters (Elizabeth and Fannie - Mrs. Ernest Swartzentruber), 60 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. One daughter and one granddaughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Conservative Church. Funeral services were held at the Greenwood Church, July 20, with Alvin Mast, John Mishler, and Eli Swartzentruber officiating.
Yoder, Lisa Marie, daughter of Sherman and Carol (Umstead) Yoder, was born at Millersburg, Ohio, July 14, 1966; died at the Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg, July 27, 1966; aged 13 d. Surviving are her parents, grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Abe Yoder and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Umstead), and great-grandmother (Mrs. Dan J. Yoder). Graveside services were held at the Grey Ridge Cemetery, July 28, with Paul R. Miller officiating.
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Alderfer, Ray J., son of Walter L. and Anna (Johnson) Alderfer, was born at Souderton, Pa.; died as the result of a recurring brain tumor at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Aug. 11, 1966; aged 31 y. In 1961 he had brain surgery for partial removal of the tumor at the Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Ind. He was employed by the Mennonite Board of Missions, Elkhart, Ind., in art layout in the Information Services department. He was married to Janet Landes, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Brenda Kay, Beverly Jane, Beth Ann, and Ray Brian), his parents, 2 sisters (Mrs. Clyde Godshall and Mrs. Dennis Moyer), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson and Mrs. Susan T. Alderfer). He was a member of the Prairie Street Church. Funeral services were held at the Souderton (Pa.) Church, Aug. 14.
Guengerich, Barbara, daughter of Menno S. and Mary (Burkholder) Guengerich, was born near Wellman, Iowa, Aug. 5, 1907; died suddenly at her home near Blackie, Alta., July 23, 1966; aged 58 y. 11 m. 18 d. Surviving are her parents, 3 brothers (Harvey, Daniel, and Albert), and 5 sisters (Verna Gertrude - Mrs. J. V. Brietzke, Emma - Mrs. W. J. Bolton, Erma - Mrs. M. G. Stauffer, Ruth, and Mary Ellen). In 1911 Barbara moved with the family to Vulcan, Alta., later settling near Blackie. She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Snodgrass Funeral Chapel in High River, with J. G. Hochstetler, H. R. Boettger, E. A. Grobe, and A. L. Swartzendruber officiating; interment in Mountain View Cemetery near High River.
Mellinger, Christina Faith, daughter of William G., Jr., and Elizabeth (Brubaker) Mellinger, Lancaster, Pa., was stillborn July 22, 1966. Surviving, besides her parents, are one sister and one brother (Melinda and William), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. William G. Mellinger and Mrs. Frances Brubaker). Graveside services were held at the Mellinger Cemetery, July 23, with John R. Martin officiating.
Mosemann, Lillie Swarr, daughter of Daniel L. and Martha (Swarr) Forry, was born at Millersville, Pa., Oct. 25, 1879; died at the Village Vista Nursing Home, Lancaster, Pa., July 28, 1966; aged 86 y. 9 m. 3 d. On Dec. 22, 1904, she was married to John H. Mosemann, who died Aug. 28, 1938. Surviving are 2 daughters and 2 sons (Martha R., John H., Rhoda - Mrs. J. Clarence Denlinger, and Daniel F.), 13 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. One son and one daughter also preceded her in death. She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Church, Lancaster, Pa. Funeral services were held at the Gundel Funeral Home, July 31, with James M. Shank officiating; interment in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.
Rush, Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob Y. and Sara (Gehman) Leatherman, was born in Bedminster Twp., Pa., Sept. 18, 1879; died at the Rockhill Mennonite Home, Sellersville, Pa., Aug. 9, 1966; aged 86 y. 10 m. 22 d. Her husband, Allen M. Rush, died in June, 1957. One son also preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter (Sara), 2 sons (Alvin L. and Paul L.), 14 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Deep Run Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 12, with Richard C. Detweiler and Abram W. Yothers officiating.
Stinley, Margaret D., daughter of Alfred and Marietta (Freed) Detweiler, was born in West Rockhill Twp., Pa., Jan. 1, 1918; died as the result of a car accident at Bechtelsville, Pa., June 8, 1966; aged 48 y. 5 m. 7 d. On April 12, 1936, she was married to Marvin M. Stinley, who died six hours later as the result of the accident. Surviving are their 2 sons (Mark D. and M. James), 4 daughters (Esther - Mrs. Paul Moyer, Ruth, Betty, and Mary), 4 grandchildren, and one sister. An infant son preceded them in death.
Stinley, Marvin M., son of Jacob C. and the late Virginia (Meyers) Stinley, was born in East Rockhill Twp., Pa., June 27, 1916; died in the Pottstown (Pa.) Hospital as the result of a car accident, June 8, 1966; aged 49 y. 11 m. 12 d. His wife died in the same accident. (See above for the surviving children.) Besides his children, his father, 2 brothers and 4 sisters survive. One brother preceded him in death. They were members of the Boyertown Church. Funeral services were held at the Blooming Glen Church, with Alvin F. Detweiler, Winfield Ruth, and David F. Derstine, Jr., officiating.
Ventura, Lucinda, was born at Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico, Aug. 27, 1906; died instantly in an auto collision near Rockford, Ill., July 9, 1966; aged 59 y. 10 m. 12 d. She was married to Juan Ventura, who survives. Also surviving are 8 sons (Frank, John, Natty, Tranqui, Joe, Peter, David, and Daniel), 2 daughters (Theresa - Mrs. Rudy Hernandez and Esther), 21 grandchildren, and one brother (Manuel Martinez). She was a member of the Lawndale Church, Chicago, where funeral services were held July 12, with Don Brenneman officiating, assisted by Mario Bustos.
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