Beery, Delbert, of Marcellus, Mich., was born in Branch Co., Mich., Feb. 22, 1888; died at Three Rivers Hospital, Apr. 13, 1968; age 80 y. 1 m. 22 d. Surviving are his widow (Dollie L.), 2 daughters (Lois A. and Dora Mae-Mrs. Doyle Harshman), 3 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one sister (Mrs. Robert Anderson), and 2 brothers (Charles and Fred). Funeral services were held at the Leinhart Funeral Home, Wakarusa, with D. A. Yoder officiating; interment in Olive Cemetery.
Bixler, Emma, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Geiger) Bixler, was born near Apple Creek, Ohio, Millersburg, Ohio, Mar. 24, 1902; died at the Castle Nursing Home, Millersburg, Ohio, Mar. 26, 1968; aged 66 y. 2 d. On Dec. 19, 1923, she was married to Clyde Bixler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sisters (Lydia, Bertha-Mrs. Lester Schaller, and Rosina) and one brother Adam Geiger). Three sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Desvoignes Funeral Home, Mt. Eaton, Mar. 29, with Reuben Hofstetter and Isaac Zuercher officiating; interment in Kidron Mennonite Cemetery.
Byler, Ervin S., Jr., son of Ervin S. and Emma (Stoltzfus) Byler, of Clayton, Del., was born Oct. 30, 1952; died at Kent General Hospital, Dover, Del., as the result of an accident, Apr. 12, 1968; aged 15 y. 5 m. 12 d. He is survived by his parents, 5 brothers and 4 sisters (Simon, Roman, John, Barbara, Rudy, David, Rachel, Lydia, and Martha), paternal grandparents (Simon and Sarah Byler). And maternal grandmother (Rachel Stoltzfus). He was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 15, with Daniel V. Yoder and Alvin E. Mast officiating.
Foley, Wade Hampton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Foley, was born at Quicksburg, Va., May 15, 1883; died at Winchester, Va., following leg amputation, Apr. 11, 1968; aged 84 y. 10 m. 27 d. He was married to Lou Vennie Curry, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Mr. Beulah Strosnider, Mrs. Ray Baker, Mrs. Joseph Rice, Lawrence, Orville, and Alvin). One sister (Annie Elizabeth), one half sister (Mrs. Nellie Wymer), 2 half brothers (Richard and Pete Foley), 21 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Mt. Jackson Church. Funeral services were held at the Dellinger Funeral Home, Apr. 13, with Herman R. Reitz officiating.
Fretz, Reuben D., son of Reuben K. and Mary (Detweiler) Fretz, was born in Skippack Twp., Pa., Sept. 3, 1884; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Apr. 11, 1968; aged 83 y. 7 m. 8 d. He was married to Katie K. Benner, who died in 1942. Surviving are 2 sons (Milton B. and Asher B.), one daughter (Ada-Mrs. Russell Groff), 2 brothers (Henry D. and Abram D.), 10 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. One son and one daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Souderton Church. Funeral services were held at Easter Mennonite Home, Apr. 15, with Richard C. Detweiler, Marvin Anders, and Russell B. Musselman officiating; interment in Towamencin Mennonite Cemetery, Kulpsville.
Good, Henry H., son of William and Barbara (Hiestand) Good, was born at Spring City, Pa., Aug. 27, 1896; died from a heart attack, Apr. 13, 1968; aged 71 y. 7 m. 17 d. On Nov. 16, 1918, he was married to Grace Kolb, who survives. Also surviving are 6 daughters (Edith, Ethel-Mrs. Kraybill Souder, Arvilla-Mrs. Norman K. Souder, Rhoda-Mrs. Donn Dean, Dorothy-Mrs. Elmer Weaver, and Eunice-Mrs. Floyd Miller), one brother (Allan H.), one sister (Katie-Mrs. Paul Sheeler), and 19 grandchildren. He was a member of the Vincent Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 17, with Elmer G. Kolb and Mathew G. Kolb officiating.
Kennel Kathryn, daughter of Joseph and Katie (Graber) Alliman, was born at Wayland, Iowa, Aug. 9, 1892; died at Albany (Ore.) General Hospital from a stroke, Mar. 31, 1968; aged 75 y. 7 m. 22 d. On Nov. 30, 1916, she was married to Samuel S. Kennel, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Joseph, Dorothy, and Lola), one sister (Mary-Mrs. Elmer Wyse), and 9 grandchildren. She was a member of the Fairview Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 4, with N. M. Birky and Verl Nofziger officiating; interment in Willamette Memorial Park.
Kraus, Clyde H., son of Samuel and Amanda Kraus, was born at Denbigh, Va., June 5, 1900; died Jan. 19, 1968, at Goshen, Ind., while visiting his son, Norman, and family; aged 67 y. 7 m. 14 d. On Dec. 6, 1922, he was married to Phebe Shenk, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 3 sons (Norman, Harry, and Lewis), 11 grandchildren, one sister (Effie-Mrs. Arthur Wood), and one brother (J. D.). An infant daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Warwick River Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 22, with John H. Shenk and Truman H. Brunk officiating.
Metzger, Christina, daughter of Peter and Magdalena Metzger, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., May 3, 1885; died at K-W Hospital, Mar. 18, 1968; aged 82 y. 10 m. 15 d. She was a member of the St. Jacobs Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 21, with Glenn Brubacher and A. L. Conrad officiating.
Miller, Lucy, daughter of Henry H. and Lizzie (Bender) Hershberger, was born near Kalona, Iowa, Aug. 14, 1876; died Apr. 15, 1968, at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, after bone fracture and surgery; aged 91 y. 8 m. 1 d. On Dec. 23, 1897, she was married to Abraham Miller, who died in 1928. Tow daughters (Alice Pearl-Mrs. Samuel C. Swartzentruber and Elva) preceded her in death. She was the last remaining member of a family of 11 children. She was a member of the East Union Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 17, with J. John J. Miller and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber officiating.
Musser, Richard Hess, son of Clyde G. and Ethel (Hess) Musser, was born at Lancaster, Pa., Mar. 2, 1949; died at Lakeland, Fla., in a drowning accident, Apr. 8, 1968; aged 19 y. 1 m. 6 d. Besides his parents, he is survived by 3 sisters (Jane, Lois, and Ruth). He was a member of Carpenter's Church, Talmage, Pa. Funeral services were held at the Millersville Church, Apr. 12, with Leon Stauffer, Michael Wenger, and John Oberholtzer officiating.
Neff, Chester H., son of Benj. H. and Susan (Herr) Neff, was born in Manor Twp., Pa., Jan. 8, 1893; died at the Quarryville Presbyterian Home, Mar. 12, 1968; aged 75 y. 2 m. 4 d. On Feb. 8, 1916, he was married to Anna S. Warfel, who died Sept. 15, 1967. He was a deacon of the Slackwater Church. Surviving are 2 daughters (Anna and Betty-Mrs. Richard Pellman), 2 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Elizabeth-Mrs. Norman Shue, Myrtle-Mrs. Roy Heistand, and Verna-Mrs. Isaac Kauffman), and one brother (Elvin). Funeral services were held at the Quarryville Home with Lawrence Andres officiating and at the Masonville Church with Wilbur Martin officiating.
Rohrer, John C., son of Henry S. and Anna (Haverstick) Rohrer, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 15, 1882; died at his home, Ronks, Pa., Mar. 21, 1968; aged 85 y. 4 m. 6 d. On Nov. 11, 1908, he was married to Etta Ranck, who died in March 1959. Surviving are one daughter (Esther-Mrs. Christian L. Landis), 3 grandchildren, one great-grandson, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Alice Shaubach and Mrs. Chester Ranck). Four brothers preceded him in death. He was a member of the Strasburg Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 25, with Clayton Keener, Emory Herr, and Charles Good officiating.
Swartley, Mary Ann F., daughter of Allen R. and Katie (Freed) Alderfer, was born at Souderton, Pa., Feb. 15, 1904; died at the Doylestown Hospital, Apr. 2, 1968; aged 64 y. 1 m. 18 d. On Aug. 16, 1925, she was married to Elias F. Swartley, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Naomi A.-Mrs. Arthur Yoder, Lawrence A., Grace A.-Mrs. Raymond W. Detweiler, and Thelma A.-Mrs. Gordon W. Yoder), 9 grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Mrs. Alice Landis, Mrs. Milton Kolb, Mrs. Paul Rush, and Irene). She was a member of the Doylestown Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 6, with Joseph L. Gross and J. Silas Graybill officiating.
Yoder, Owen Edward, son of Allen and Lizzie (Tice) Yoder, was born at Grantsville, Md., Apr. 14, 1935; died at Cochranton, Pa., from ruptured aorta artery, Apr. 13, 1968; aged 32 y. 11 m. 29 d. On Jan. 1, 1965, he was married to Norma Cosner, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (David Edward and Martha Ann), his mother, 3 sisters (Alta-Mrs. Albert Killius, Evelyn A. and Ada Marie), and 7 brothers (Edwin R., Vernon A., Elvin A., Eli A., J. Mark, Lloyd M., and Paul R.). He was a member of the Maple Glen Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 16, with Samuel Mast, Erie Renno, and William Stutzman officiating; interment in Mountain View Cemetery, West Salisbury, Pa.
Zehr, Elizabeth, daughter of Christian and Mary (Eicher) Stauffer, was born at Berne, Ind., Feb. 4, 1891; died at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind., from a stroke, Apr. 15, 1968; aged 77 y. 2 m. 11 d. On Nov. 5, 1912, she was married to Samuel Zehr, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (Wilmer, Henry, Elmer, Sam, Jr., Jack, and Michael), 2 daughters (Mabel and Mary), 25 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Peter, Joe, Dan, and Menno), and 5 sisters (Fannie, Margaret, Katie, Mary, and Mrs. Sam Miller). Two sons (Andrew and Raymond) preceded her in death. She was a member of the North Leo Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 18, with John C. King and Martin Brandenberger officiating.
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Beachy, Walter E., son of Emanuel C. and Ruhuma (Guengerich) Beachy, was born near Centralia, Mo., Sept. 24, 1906; died at the home of a friend near Kiel, Wis., following a heart attack, Mar. 24, 1968; aged 61 y. 6 m. On Dec. 25, 1928, he was married to Mary N. Swartzendruber, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Ruth-Mrs. William Fetters), 3 grand-daughters, 3 sisters (Nettie-Mrs. Ben Gingerich, Lydia-Mrs. Leroy Miller, and Sadie-Mrs. Henry Yoder), and 5 brothers (Chris, Allen, Willie, Rufus, and Joseph). Two infant daughters, one infant brother, and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Upper Deer Creek Conservative Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 28, with Walter L. Beachy and Henry D. Miller officiating.
Bender, Henry J., son of Joel and Katherine (Hostetler) Bender, was born at Accident, Md., Feb. 28, 1881; died at Molly Stark Hospital, near Canton, Ohio, Mar. 21, 1968; aged 87 y. 22 d. He was the last survivor of 13 children. On July 10, 1918, he was married to Ada Orendorf, who died Feb. 13, 1957. Surviving are 3 sons (Lester, Chester, and Ralph) and 10 grandchildren. Twin daughters preceded him in death. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Canton, Ohio, where funeral services were held, with O. N. Johns and Willis L. Breckbill officiating; interment in Rowland Cemetery.
Betzner, Fannie F., Vineland, Ont., died Apr. 11, 1968, in her ninety-seventh year. She was married to David B. Betzner, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter (Helen-Mrs. Isaac High) and one sister (Mrs. Chris Charles). She was a member of the Kitchener Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 15, with Robert Johnson and J. B. Martin officiating.
Borntrager, Glen Joseph, son of Joseph J. and Barbara (Moyer) Borntrager, was born at Harper, Kan., Feb. 27, 1886; died at Bloomfield, Mont., Apr. 13, 1968; aged 82 y. 1 m. 17 d. On Dec. 3, 1907, he was married to Cora May Chupp, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Floyd, Elmer, Mahlon, and Oscar), 3 daughter (Lillie-Mrs. Loyd Greiman, Lena-Mrs. Alfred Boese, and Esther-Mrs. Paul Kauffman), 30 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. He was the last survivor of his family. Five grandchildren also preceded him in death. He was a member of the Red Top Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 17, with Jonas Beachy and Floyd Kauffman officiating.
Hackman, Karin Yvonne, daughter of Walton and Karin (Erdman) Hackman, was born at Ephrata, Pa., Feb. 24, 1968; died at Akron, Pa., Apr. 20, 1968; aged 8 weeks. Memorial services were held at Akron, Apr. 23, with Kermit Derstine officiating. Funeral and burial were at Plains Church, Lansdale, with John Lapp and Henry P. Yoder officiating.
Harnish, Emma K., daughter of John B. and Elizabeth (Martin ) Keener, was born near Strasburg, Pa., Aug. 21, 1886; died at the Osteopathic Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Mar. 27, 1968; aged 81 y. 7 m. 6 d. On Dec. 2, 1909, she was married to George K. Harnish, who died Apr. 21, 1960. Surviving are 7 children (Mabel-Mrs. Arthur Huber, Amos, Roy, Mary-Mrs. Robert Eshleman, John, Dorothy-Mrs. Earl Meck, and Paul), 30 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (John and Martin). One son and 3 grandchildren preceded her in death. She was a member of the New providence Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 30, with Clyde Hostetler and Clayton Keener officiating.
Hecker, Lydia, daughter of Christian and Susan (Hershberger) Hecker, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Oct. 2, 1881; died at union Hospital, Dover, Ohio, Apr. 16, 1968; aged 86 y. 6 m. 14 d. Surviving are 4 brothers (John, Melvin, Clarence, and Dan) and 2 sisters (Mrs. Cora Schlegel and Mrs. Mary Kline). Two sisters and 2 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Walnut Creek Church. Funeral services were held at the Everhart-Butler Funeral Home, Sugarcreek, Apr. 18, with Paul R. Miller officiating; interment in Walnut Creek Church Cemetery.
Landis, Catherine, daughter of William and Mary (Clemens) Detweiler, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., July 25, 1878; died at Silver Stream Nursing Home, Apr. 22, 1968; aged 89 y. 8 m. 28 d. On Mar. 20, 1920, she was married to Jonas M. Landis, who died in February 1962. Surviving are one stepdaughter (Mar. Lillian Halteman), 8 stepgrandchildren, 26 stepgreat-grandchildren, 3 step-great-great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Emma Custer and Mrs. Elmer Clemmer), and one brother (Vincent). She was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 25, with Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey officiating.
Lapp, Gene E., son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Lapp, was born at Rochelle, Ill., Jan. 12, 1944; died at Dixon Public Hospital, of subdural hematoma, following a cycle accident, Apr. 12, 1968; aged 24 y. 3 m. Surviving are his wife (Barbara), 2 daughter (Tammie and Melissa), his parents, and one brother (Wayne). He was a member of the Science Ridge Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 15, with Edwin J. Stalter officiating.
Snider, Clayton, son of Bishop and Mrs. Jonas Snider, was born at Waterloo, Ont., Dec. 12, 1881; died at South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Galt; aged 86 y. 3 m. 17 d. Surviving are one son (Cameron) and 2 daughters (Adell-Mrs. Orvie Bauman and Eleanor-Mrs. Gerald Burns). His wife (Beulah) preceded him in death in 1959. Funeral services were held at the Erb Street Church, Apr. 2, with Milton Schwartzentruber and J. B. Martin officiating.
Weber, Barbara, daughter of Arthur and Beulah Weber, was born at Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 24, 1952; died at the K-W Hospital, Apr. 17, 1968; aged 16 y. 2 m. 24 d. Surviving are her mother and one sister (Linda Jane). Her father, one sister (Shirley), and one brother (Richard) preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Erb Street Church, Apr. 19, with Milton Schwartzentrjber and J. B. Martin officiating.
Yoder, Levi J., son of Samuel K. and Barbara (Peachey) Yoder, was born at Allensville, Pa., Oct. 6, 1900; died at Belleville, Pa., April 10, 1968; aged 67 y. 6 m. 4 d. Surviving are 5 brothers and sisters (Katie-Mrs. Ben Byler, Korie A., Annie-Mrs. John B. Byler, Samuel M., and Stephen O.). He was a member of the Rockville Church. Funeral services were held at the Allensville Church, Apr. 13, with Raymond R. Peachey and J. Elrose Hartzler officiating.
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Bechtel, Nelson, son of Jesse and Rebecca (Cober) Bechtel, was born at Hespeler, Ont., Jan. 9, 1887; died at Boca Raton, Fla., Mar., 20, 1968; aged 81 y. 2 m. 11 d. In August 1916 he was married to Martha Snyder, who died in March 1945. In September 1947 he was married to Margaret McTavish, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Janet, Alma-Mrs. Charles Goodrich, Ruth-Mrs. John Hess, Mrs. Dorothy Grove, and George) and 7 grandchildren. He was a member of the Wanner Church. Funeral services were held at Boca Raton, Mar. 22, and a memorial service at the Wanner Church, Mar. 29, with Howard S. Schmitt officiating.
Bender, John S., son of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Bender, was born in East Zorro Twp., Ont., June 1893; died at Tavistock, Mar. 1, 1968; aged 74 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Mrs. Nancy Yantzi and Mary-Mrs. Joe Baechler) and 2 brothers (Joe Yantzi and Aaron Yantzi). He was a member of the Tavistock Church. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Church, May 4, with Newton L. Gingrich and Henry Yantzi officiating.
Buckwalter, Ruth E., daughter of John R. and Magdalena (Hershey) Buckwalter, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Mar. 15, 1879; died at Hannibal, Mo., Apr. 25, 1968; aged 89 y. 1 m. 9 d. Surviving are 2 brothers (Ira and Harry). She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Smith Funeral Chapel, Hannibal, Apr. 27, with Daniel Kauffman officiating; interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Palmyra.
Byler, David C., son of Samuel L. and Leah (Kanagy) Byler, was born in Mifflin Co., Pa., Sept. 2, 1877; died Feb. 22, 1968; aged 90 y. 5 m. 20 d. On Nov. 18, 1902, he was married to Sarah Stoltzfus, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Mary M.-Mrs. Wayne Swiegart, Emma M.-Mrs. Earl King, Marcus, and Bertha-Mrs. Orval Ash), one half sister (Mrs. Rachel Stoltzfus), 12 grandchildren, and 29 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Maple Grove Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 26, with Leroy Umble, Aaron F. Stoltzfus, and Abner Stoltzfus officiating.
Fretz, Henry D., son of Reuben and Mary (Detweiler) Fretz, was born at Schwenksville, Pa., July 21, 1879; died at Silver Stream Nursing Home, Spring House, Pa., Apr. 30, 1968; aged 88 y 9 m. 9 d. On Dec. 13, 1902, he was married to Margaret Mininger, who died in February 1962. Surviving are one son (Henry M.), 2 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Adam D.) Two sisters and 3 brothers preceded him in death. He was a member of the Upper Skippack Church, where funeral services were held May 4, with Daniel Reinford and Curtis Bergey officiating.
Ginder, Mabel, daughter of Amos and Salinda (Good) Griner, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Apr. 4, 1888; died at Elm Dale Rest Home, Lititz, Pa., Apr. 26, 1968; aged 80 y. 12, d. On July 14, 1909, she was married to Phares S. Grinder, who died Dec. 11, 1965. Surviving are 3 sons (Victor, Ralph, and Roy), 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Beulah). She was a member of the Riser Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 29, with Peter G. Smith and Clarence E. Lutz officiating.
Lantz, P. R., son of Daniel and Jacobina (Blough) Lantz, was born near West Unity, Ohio, July 10, 1879; died at the Rittman (Ohio) Home, Apr. 20, 1968; aged 88 y. 9 m. 10 d. On July 3, 1907, he was married to Minnie Schmucker, who died in October 1943. He was ordained to the ministry in 1907 and served at Canton and Youngstown missions, Salem Church, Pleasant Hill and Oak Grove churches. Surviving are 7 children (Budd, Edward, Naomi-Mrs. Marvin Kilton, Ruth-Mrs. David Albaugh, Marye-Mrs. Edward Smith, Anne-Mrs. Alden Oakes, and Eunyce-Mrs. Robert Bray), 11 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Central Church, Archbold, where funeral services were held Apr. 23, with E. B. Frey and Charles H. Gautsche officiating; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Lehman, Samuel N., son of Christian W. and Mary B. (Zehr) Lehman, was born at Beaver Falls, N.Y., June 9, 1896; died at Castorland, N.Y., Mar. 4, 1968; aged 71 y. 8 m. 27 d. On Oct. 2, 1918, he was married to Clara Kennel, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Ilene-Mrs. Isaac Adams, Claramae-Mrs. Charles Klink, Bernice-Mrs. Dewey Hostetler, Dolores-Mrs. Arnold Wedel, and Jane), 7 sons (Ralph, Elkanah, Walter, Curtis, Lyle LaVerne, and Gary), 30 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 4 sisters, and 6 brothers. A son (Clarke Duane), 3 grandchildren, one sister, and one brother preceded him in death. Family services were held at the Castorland home, Mar. 7, the meditation given by Richard Zehr; committal services followed. A memorial service was held at the First Mennonite Church, New Bremen, Mar. 8, with Emanuel Steinman officiating.
Musselman, Maude Bell, daughter of Christian D. and Elizabeth (Gerber) Yoder, was born Nov. 25, 1888; died Apr. 28, 1968; aged 79 y. 5 m. 3 d. On Jan. 12, 1911, she was married to Harry David Musselman, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 4 sons (Lawrence, Elwood, George, and Leon), one sister (Martha-Mrs. Ira Hartzler), and 8 grandchildren. One grandson preceded her in death. She was a member of the Sycamore Grove Church. Earl B. Eberly was in charge of the funeral services.
Nussbaum, Sam E., of Apple Creek, Ohio, was born Dec. 31, 1884; died Jan. 18, 1968; aged 83 y. 18 d. Surviving are 7 children (Mrs. Amos Steffen, Mrs. Paul Hilty, Mrs. Leo Gerber, Mrs. Ed Steiner, William, Harvey, and George). He was a member of the Sonnenberg Church. Ray Himes officiated at funeral services.
Unzicker, Arthur P., son of Julius and Maria (Oesch) Unzicker, was born at Morton, Ill., Aug. 4, 1889; died at Gibson City, Ill., Apr. 27, 1968; aged 78 y. 8 m. 23 d. Surviving are 4 brothers (Otto, Walter, Ezra, and Roy). He was a member of the East Bend Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 30, with Alton Horst and J. A. Heiser officiating.
Yantzi, Christian R., son of Michael and Barbara (Ruby) Yantzi, was born near Tavistock, Ont., Feb. 16, 1886; died at the Stratford General Hospital, Apr. 6, 1968; aged 82 y. 1 m. 21 d. In 1911 he was married to Nancy Bender, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Mahlon and Lester), 9 daughters (Edna-Mrs. Solomon Gerber, Melinda-Mrs. Milton Roth, Wilma-Mrs. Lloyd Stere, Anna-Mrs. Lorne Baechler, Dorothy-Mrs. Alvin Lebold, Mary-Mrs. William Baechler, Ruby-Mrs. Carlyle Holst, Emma-Mrs. Mahlon Steinman, and Verna-Mrs. John Brayshaw), 2 brothers (Jacob and Noah), 47 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Tavistock Church. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Church, Apr. 9, with Newton Gingrich and Henry Yantzi officiating.
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Allison, Martin Diller, son of Aaron and Elizabeth (Warner) Allison, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa, Mar. 16, 1880; died at his home in Kansas City, Kan., May 5, 1968; aged 88 y. 2 m. 19 d. On Feb. 11, 1906, he was married to Leona May Gibbons, who died Dec. 13, 1918. Four daughters and 3 sons were born to this union. On Aug. 20, 1920, he was married to Elizabeth Horst, who survives. Three children were born to this union. Surviving are one daughter (Alma N.-Mrs. R. R. Shannon), 4 sons (William H., Martin D., Jr., A. Vernon, and Charles E.), one sister (Lillian Johnson), 18 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Argentine Church, where funeral services were held May 7, with R. P. Horst and Edward Yoder officiating.
Bachmann, Christine, daughter of Johann and Magdalena (Ohlinger) Schweitzer, was born at Falkenstein, Poland, Apr. 17, 1901; died at Iowa City, Iowa, from a heart condition, May 1, 1968; aged 67 y. 14 d. On Jan. 29, 1928, she was married to Rudolph Bachmann, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 children, (Arthur, Nellie-Mrs. John Christner, and Mathilde-Mrs. Norman Kennel) and 8 grandchildren. She was a member of the Kalona Church, where funeral services were held May 4, with J. John J. Miller and J. P. Duerksen officiating; interment in East Union Cemetery.
Bender, Norma, daughter of Lewis and Amelia (Orendorf), Maust, was born at Grantsville, Md., Apr. 9, 1900; died at her home near Meyersdale, Pa, of lymphosarcoma, Mar. 9, 1968; aged 67 y. 11 m. On Dec. 24, 1923, she was married to Omar C. Bender, who survives. Also surviving are 11 children (Austin William, Richard Emerson, Elam Clifford, Doris Eleanor-Mrs. James Kintner, Leland Lewis, Robert Dale, Omar Jason, Martha Elizabeth-Mrs. Ernie Classen, Mark Reuben, Paul Ezra, and Luke Arlis), 23 grandchildren, 3 brothers and 2 sisters (Anna-Mrs. Floyd Bender, Martha-Mrs. Alvin Yoder, Alvin, Omar, and Elmer). She was a member of the Oak Dale Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 12, with Mark Peachey, Ivan Miller, and Walter Otto Officiating.
Fisher, Hugh Ralph, was born in Corrine, Mich., May 11, 1907; died of a heart attack en route to a doctor's office in Engadine, Mich., Mar. 1, 1968; aged 60 y. 9 m. 19 d. In 1928, he was married to Bertie Click, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Harry), 4 grandchildren, 4 sisters, and 4 brothers. He attended the Rexton Church. Funeral services were held at the Messier-Broullire Funeral Home, Mar. 4, with Joe Swartz and Thruman Miller officiating.
Gerber, Nathan, son of Jacob P. and Lydia (Gerber) Gerber, was born near Kidron, Ohio, Jan. 7, 1903; died May 3, 1968, when the farm tractor on which he was plowing overturned, pinning him beneath it; aged 65 y. 3m. 26 d. On Sept. 23, 1928, he was married to Elvina Amstutz, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (David E., James L., Daniel D., believed to be held captive in North Vietnam since May 1962, Barbara Ann, Norman S., and Aldis C.), 2 grandchildren, one sister (Della-Mrs. Albert Amstutz), and 2 brothers (Gilbert and Oswin). Two brothers (Delvin and Sylvan) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Kidron Church, where funeral services were held May 6, with Bill Detweiler, Reuben Hofstetter, and Isaac Zuercher officiating.
Gerig, Nettie, daughter of Stephen and Leah (Wenger) Miller, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Feb. 9, 1875; died at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, May 3, 1968; aged 93 y. 2 m. 27 d. On Feb. 17, 1897, she was married to Joseph G. Gerig, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one son (Benjamin S.), one grandson, and one brother (S. T.). She was preceded in death by 5 brothers (Elmer, John, David, Fred, and Levi), one sister (Mary), 2 half sisters (Emma and Alice), and one grandchild. She was a member of the Sugar Creek Church, where funeral services were held May 5, with Willard Leichty and Vernon S. Gerig officiating.
Krout, William R., son of Joseph and Mary (Renner) Krout, was born in Hilltown Twp., Sept., 26, 1888; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., from a heart attack, Apr. 17, 1968; aged 79 y. 6 m. 22 d. He was married to Stella Meyers, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughter (Margaret-Mrs. Marvin Goshow and Myrtle M.), one son (Wilson M.), 3 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, one brother (Jacob R.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Willard Freed and Mrs. Margaret Wetzel). One daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Souderton Church. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home, Apr. 22, with Richard C. Detweiler, Marvin Anders, and Russell B. Musselman officiating.
Short, Cletus, son of Seth and Catherine (Roth), Short, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, May 14, 1896; died at his home near Pettisville, Ohio, from a heart attack, May 3, 1968; aged 71 y. 11 m. 19 d. On Dec. 13, 1917, he was married to Mary Wyse, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Willard C., Walter S., Doris-Mrs. Andrew King, Deloris-Mrs. Marvin J. Wyse, and Evelyn-Mrs. Wesley Wyse), 19 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Henry Miller). One son (Dale D.) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held May 6, with Charles H. Gautsche and E. B. Frey officiating; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
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