Albrecht.- Elizabeth, daughter of the late Christian and Mary (Lichty) Schmidt, was born at Kingwood, Ont., Mar. 11, 1894; died at Stratford General Hospital, after a short illness, July 13, 1969; aged 75 y. 4 m. 2 d. On Mar. 14, 1916, she was married to George Albrecht, who died Dec. 5, 1963. Surviving are 2 sons (Ervin and John), 3 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Anson Yutzy, Erma-Mrs. Omar Leis, and Emma-Mrs. Albert Lichty), 17 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one brother (George), and 2 sisters (Susan-Mrs. Jacob Gascho and Clara-Mrs. Noah Wagler). One sister (Mary-Mrs. Jacob Lichty) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Maple View Church, near Wellesley, Ont., where funeral services were held July 16, with Chris 0. Erb and Alvin Leis officiating.

Goldfus.- Clyde M., son of Wayne and Frances (Martin) Goldfus, was born in Strasburg Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., July 27, 1886; died at Lancaster, Pa., Aug. 10, 1969; aged 83 y. 14 d. On Jan. 22, 1916, he was married to Anna Mary Martin who survives. Also surviving is one brother (Ross). One daughter (Elizabeth) preceded him in death. He was a member of the East Chestnut Street Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 13, with James M. Shank officiating; interment in Millersville Cemetery.

Helmuth.- Della M., daughter of Samuel and Jemina Mast, was born at Shipshewana, Ind., Nov. 30, 1877; died at Houston, Tex.; aged 91 y. 5 m. 8 d. In 1897 she was married to Edward Yoder, who preceded her in death. In 1907, she was married to Samuel D. Helmuth, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Florence Yoder Kropf, Dorothy-Mrs. Saron Hendershot, Zola-Mrs. Hal C. Daniel, and Donald Helmuth), one stepson (Carroll), one stepdaughter (Mrs. Georgia Helmuth), 13 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, 3 great-greatgrandchildren, and one sister (Nettie Mock). One son (Glenn) preceded her in death in 1947. Funeral services were held at the Atkinson-Dickey Funeral Home, with Elmer S. Yoder officiating: interment in Clear Fork Cemetery.

Horst.- Moses G., son of Benjamin B. and Lydia (Good) Horst, was born near North Lawrence, Ohio, July 7, 1875; died at his home near Rittman, Ohio, May 10, 1969; aged 93 y 10 m 3d. On Sept. 21, 1901, he was married to Elizabeth R. Kreider, who died Jan. 21, 1967. Surviving are 3 sons and one daughter (Clarence K., Elvin K., Benjamin K., and Miriam K, Martin), 23 grandchildren, and 40 great-grandchildren. One daughter died in infancy. On Nov. 30, 1913, he was ordained to the ministry and on Oct. 15, 1916, to the office of bishop. He was a member of the Maple Hill Church, where funeral services were held May 13, with Elmer Good, Amsey Martin, and Joe Weaver officiating.

Kurtz.- Elmer A., son of Amos R. and Sarah (Blosser) Kurtz, was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio Dec. 18, 1897; died very suddenly of a heart attack at his home, Aug. 7, 1969; aged 71 y. 7 m. 10 d. On Dec. 29, 1925, he was married to Henrietta Luplow, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Martha-Mrs. James Jarvis, David, and James), 7 grandchildren and one sister (Maggie-Mrs. Harvey Martin). One brother (Earl) preceded him in death in 1964. He was a member of the Midway Church where funeral services were held Aug. 10, with Paul Yoder officiating, assisted by David Weaver.

Martin.- Philip S., son of Ezra A. and Judith (Sauder) Martin, was born at St. Jacobs, Ont., Aug. 27, 1919; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., following a lengthy illness, July 16, 1969; aged 49 y. 10 m. 19 d. On Oct. 27, 1943, he was married to Leah Rudy who survives. Also surviving are 10 children (Alvin, Aaron. Naomi, Armand, Vera, Elma, Margaret, Omar, Nora, and Herbert), one grandson, and 2 brothers and one sister (Abraham, Menno Owen, and Betty-Mrs. Josiah Wideman Judith). He was a member of the St. Jacobs Church, where funeral services were held July 19, with Glenn Brubacher and Simon Martin officiating.

Musselman.- Melvin M., son of Samuel F. and Sallie W. (Musselman) Musselman, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Jan. 6, 1896; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., from a blood clot in the lung due to thrombophlebitis, Aug. 8, 1969; aged 73 y. 7 m. 2 d. On Oct. 24, 1914, he was married to Emma E. Detweiler, who survives. Also surviving is one sister (Verda). He was a member of the Blooming Glen Church. Funeral services were held at the Hunsicker Funeral Home, Souderton, Pa., Aug. 12, with David F. Derstine, Jr., officiating; interment in Blooming Glen Cemetery.

Myers.- J. Horace, son of John H. and Annie (Myers) Myers, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Jan. 15, 1894; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., of cancer, Aug. 1, 1969; aged 75 y. 6 m. 17 d. Surviving are one sister (Florence) and one brother (Samuel Arthur). He was a member of the Blooming Glen Church. Funeral services were held at the Hunsicker Funeral Home, Souderton, Pa,, Aug. 6, with David F. Derstine, Jr., officiating; interment in Blooming Glen Cemetery.

Nice.- Claude L., son of Willis C. and Sarah (Landis) Nice, was born at Franconia, Pa., Sept. 30, 1935; died at the Rockhill Home, Sellersville, Pa., July 16, 1969; aged 33 y. 9 m. 16 d. Surviving are his father and stepmother (Viola), 2 brothers (Curtis and Paul), and one sister (Mrs. Esther Allebach). His mother and one brother (Willis) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Spring Mount Church. Funeral services were held at the Franconia Church, July 20, with Paul Ruth, Curtis Bergey, Floyd Hackman, Nelson Reinford, and Leroy Godshall officiating.

Santiago.- Don Carmelo Melendez, was born at Orocovis, Puerto Rico, July 16, 1892; died July 30, 1969; aged 77 y. 14 d. He was married to Maria Reyes Negron, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Antonio, Rita, Celia, Felix, and Jose Carmelo), 11 grandchildren, 2 brothers, and one sister. He was a member of the Smyrna Church in Coamo Arriba. Funeral services were held at the Coamo Church, with Lester T. Hershey officiating; interment in Coamo Municipal Cemetery.

Stoltzfus.- Mary S., daughter of Levi S. and Sarah (Stoltzfus) Beiler, was born at Elverson, Pa.. July 4, 1894; died at General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa. of mesenteric thrombosis, Aug. 2, 1969; aged 75 y. 29 d. On Dec. 16, 1915, she was married to Levi M. Stoltzfus, who died Mar. 7, 1964. Surviving are 15 children (Alta-Mrs. David Sharp, Erma-Mrs. Louis G. Stoltzfus, Marvin B., Mabel-Mrs. Melvin Zimmerman, Rebecca-Mrs. David Smoker, Carrie-Mrs. David M. Kurtz, Martha-Mrs. John M. Stoltzfus, Fannie Yoder, Levi, Isaac, David, Stephen, Irvin, Harvey, and Sadie). She was a member ot the Conestoga Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 6, with Ira A. Kurtz officiating; interment in Pine Grove Cemetery, Elverson, Pa.

Yoder.- Mary, daughter of Joseph and Ann Oesch, was born at Stuttgart, Ark., Jan. 18, 1889; died at Cass County Memorial Hospital, Harrisonville, Mo., Aug. 12, 1969; aged 80 y. 6 m. 25 d. On Dec. 10, 1910, she was married to Ben J. Yoder, who died Oct. __ , 1962. Surviving are 2 daughters (Dorothy Sasich and Blanche Jovanovich), 4 sons (Dee, Earl, Glen, and Glayde), 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Barbara-Mrs. A. D. Hartzler). Three brothers and 5 sisters preceded her in death. Memorial services were held at the Sycamore Grove Church, with Elmer E Yoder officiating; interment in Clear Fork Cemetery.

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Geil.- Lula Maude, daughter of Jacob S. and Minnie (Wenger) Geil, was born at Linville, Va., Jan. 11, 1891; died at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., from an intestinal obstruction, June 18, 1969; aged 78 y. 5 m. 7 d. Surviving are 6 sisters (Mrs. Ethel McCauley, Mrs. Sada Rhodes, Edna Ann, Mrs. Lydia Stearn, Mrs. Gertie Rhodes, and Mrs. Ivarose Bovingdon) and 4 brothers (Stuart F., Newton D., J. Clark, and Orrien G.). She was a member of the Lindale Church, where funeral services were held June 20, with Moses Slabaugh and John R. Mumaw officiating.

Grebe.- Charles R., son of George and Kate (Richard) Grebe, was born at Neiffers, Pa., Nov. 23, 1903; died at Neiffers, from anyotraphic lateral sclerosis, July 25, 1969; aged 65 y. 8 m. 2 d. He was married to Bertha Speilman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Clarence C.) and one brother (George R.). Funeral services were held at the Norman D. Holcombe Funeral Home. Trappe, Pa., July 29, with Stanley R. Freed officiating; interment in Keelor's Cemetery, Obelisk, Pa.

Hagey.- Mary, daughter of Harvey C. and Sallie (Clemmer) Freed, was born in Franconia Twp Pa., Dec. 31, 1905; died at the Rockhill Mennonite Home, Sellersville, Pa., from carcinoma, Aug. 11, 1969; aged 63 y. 7 m. 11 d. On Jan 3, 1925, she was married to Abram C. Hagey, who died Aug. 18, 1959. Surviving are one daughter (Dorothy-Mrs. Russell Freed, Jr.), 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Harvey C.). She was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 14, with Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey officiating.

Hammond,.- John Henry, son of John and Anna (Stoutzenberger) Hammond, was born at Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 22, 1898; died at Lancaster, following a long illness, Aug. 16, 1969; aged 71 y. 6 m. 25 d. Surviving are 2 brothers (James E. and Samuel I.), one sister (Mrs. Ida Riedel), and one stepbrother ( Henry Walter Cooper). He was a member of the Vine Street Church. Funeral services were held at the Young Funeral Home, Lancaster, Aug. 20, with James M. Shank officiating; interment in Greenwood Cemetery.

Hauder.- Lester, son of Joseph and Martha (Steiter) Hauder, was born at Milford, Neb., July 27, 1907; died suddenly at his home in Julesburg, Colo., of a heart attack, June 18, 1969; aged 61 y. 10 m. 20 d. On Aug. 14, 1930, he was married to Wilma Mast, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Shirley-Mrs. Ralph Miller and Margaret-Mrs. Bruce Egger), one son (Larry), 4 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Floyd, William, Harry, and Clayton), and 6 sisters (Wilda, Velma, Elda, Hazel, Myrtle, and Lois). He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. He was a member of the Julesburg Church. Funeral services were held at the Julesburg Church ot Christ, June 21, with Arthur J. Roth officiating; interment in Hillside Cemetery,

Holsinger.- Henry Solomon, son ot Noah and Lydia (Geil) Holsinger, was born at Timberville, Va., Sept. 19, 1874; died at the Virginia Mennonite Home, July 26, 1969; aged 94 y. 10 m. 7 d. On Apr. 5, 1899, he was married to Elizabeth Cline, who died Feb. 2, 1968. On Dec. 31, 1910 he was ordained to the office of deacon and served the Northern District. Surviving are 7 children (Mrs. Fannie Good, Anna, Mrs. E. Clayton Shank, Mrs. Ed Browder, Mrs. Chris Miller, J. Welty, and Justus G.) and one sister (Delphia). He was a member of the Lindale Church, where funeral services were held July 29, with Moses Slabaugh, Mahlon Blosser, and I. J. Carber officiating.

King.- Sarah Malinda, daughter of Jonathan and Leah (Stoltzfus) Yoder, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Aug. 28, 1875; died at Bellefontaine, Ohio from a cerebral hemorrhage, Aug. 17, 1969; aged 93 y. 11 m. 20 d. On Mar. 3, 1904 she was married to Elmer J. King, who died Feb. 9, 1947. Surviving are 2 daughters (Naomi-Mrs. Lester Slonecker and Ruth-Mrs. John P. Duerksen), 3 sons (Loren S., Floyd Y., and Forest E.), 18 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 3 brothers. She was a member of the South Union Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 20, with Roy S. Koch (pastor), Calvin King (grandson), and John P. Duerksen (son-in-law) officiating.

Krabill.- Ella, daughter of Michael and Amanda (Ramseyer) Krabill, was born at Louisville Ohio, Nov. 26, 1893; died at the Molly Stark Hospital, Louisville, Aug. 14, 1969; aged 75 y. 8 m. 18 d. Surviving are 4 sisters (Mrs. Clara Schmucker, Mary-Mrs. Harvey Maurer, Bertha Roth, and Mrs. Florence Saunier), 2 stepbrothers (Andrew and Norman Roth), and one stepsister (Mrs. Jonas Glick). She was a member of the Beech Church, where funeral services were held, with 0. N. Johns officiating.

Martin.- Perry S., son of Jacob W. and Elizabeth (Rhodes) Martin, was born near Broadway, Va., Mar. 5, 1890; died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., of congestive heart failure, July 6, 1969; aged 79 y. 4 m. 1 d. On June 1, 1915, he was married to Annie Wenger, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (J. Weldon, Mary-Mrs Sanford King, Virginia- Mrs. Norman Derstine, Ruth-Mrs. Robert Harnish, John R , and Margaret-Mrs. John Weaver) and 27 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 sons (Robert, Perry Sanford, and Ralph). He was a member of the Park View Church, where funeral services were held July 9, with Ira Miller and Harold Eshleman officiating; interment in Lindale Cemetery.

Moyer.- Ella A., daughter of John C. and Lizzie S, (Alderfer) Moyer, was born in Towamencin Twp., Pa., Oct. 4, 1886; died at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Aug. 13, 1969; aged 82 y. 10 m. 9 d. She was a member of the Franconia Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Aug. 18. with Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey officiating; interment in Franconia Cemetery.

Schulz.- John Henry, son of Henry and Elise Schulz, was born at North La Junta, Colo., Nov. 4, 1916; died at the Mennonite Hospital, of cancer, Aug. 14, 1969; aged 52 y 9 m. 10 d. In 1940, he was married to Esther Evers, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Rita Allen), one son (Don), 4 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Richard Yoder), and 5 brothers (Carl, Eugene, Dean, Vernon, and Albert). He was a member of the East Holbrook Church, near Cheraw, Colo., where funeral services were held Aug. 16, with Lee Miller and Marvin Essing officiating; interment in Fairview Cemetery, La Junta, Colo.

Wittrig.- David E., son of Jacob and Josephine Wittrig, was born at Oberlin, Kan., July 13, 1890; died at St. Francis Memorial Hospital, West Point, Neb., July 29, 1969; aged 79 y. 16 d. On Jan. 28, 1915, he was married to Elizabeth Kerler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Lyle, Allan, and Kenneth), one daughter (Mrs. Lila Luedke), 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (Ed), and 2 sisters (Anna and Mrs. Lydia Stutzman). He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant daughter. He was a member of the Beemer Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 1, with Sam Oswald officiating.

Yordy.- Mary E., daughter of Jacob and Phoebe (Sutter) Ringenberg, was born in Bureau Co., Ill., May 18, 1886; died at the Meadows Mennonite Home, Aug. 11, 1969; aged 83 y. 2 m. 24 d. On Dec. 19, 1907, she was married to Noah Yordy, who died Oct. 15, 1967. Surviving are 2 sons (Vernon and Orval), 3 daughters (Mrs. Orie Roeschley, Mrs. Louis Schneider, and Mrs. Leonard Schrock), 25 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Jacob, Edd, William, and Omer), and 3 sisters (Hilda, Mrs. Edward Smith, and Mrs. Orie Bachman). She was a member of the Waldo Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 14, with David Eshleman officiating; interment in Waldo Township Cemetery.

Zuercher.- Oswin J., son of Christian J. and Rebecca (Zimmerly) Zuercher, was born in Sugar Creek Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio, Feb. 11, 1908; died in Sugar Creek Twp., of pneumonia, Aug. 17, 1969; aged 61 y. 6 m. 6 d. Surviving are 2 brothers and 5 sisters (Noah, Albert, Elizabeth Gerber, Lina, Katie, Sarah-Mrs. Amos Lehman, and Ida). He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister (John and Minnie). Funeral services were held at the Desvoignes Funeral Home, Aug. 19, with Reuben Hofstetter and Isaac Zuercher officiating; interment in Kidron Cemetery.

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Bachman.- Louisa, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Schlabach) Bachman, was born in Metamora Twp., Ill., Aug. 11, 1891; died at Cazenovia, Ill., following a stroke, Aug. 23, 1969; aged 78 y. 12 d. On Dec. 18, 1913, she was married to Jacob Bachman, who died in 1955. Surviving are 2 sons (Melvin and Merle), 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (John and Harry). She was a member of the Metamora Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 27, with Roy Bucher officiating; interment in Hickory Point Cemetery.

Gehman.- Mamie, daughter of Oliver and Esther (Detweiler) Bergey, was born at Doylestown, Pa., July 5, 1882; died at the Garden Court Nursing Home, of cerebral thrombosis, Aug. 11, 1969; aged 87 y. 1 m. 6 d. On Apr. 4, 1903, she was married to Harvey R. Gehman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Clayton, Esther, and Mrs. Florence Smith), 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Wilson, Oliver, Walter, and Nelson), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Priscilla Bishop and Mrs. Willis Heacock). She was a member of the Doylestown Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 15, with Joseph L. Gross and J. Silas Graybill officiating.

Gehman.- Solomon S., son of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon B. Gehman, was born in North Dumtries Twp., Ont., Aug. 7, 1889; died at the South Memorial Hospital, Gait, Ont., following a stroke, Aug. 14, 1969; aged 80 y. 7 d. He was married to Sylvia Snider*, who preceded him in death, and to Elizabeth Shantz, who also preceded him in death. He was a member of the Preston Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 17, with J. B. Martin and Simon Martin officiating; interment in Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo, Ont.
*Research note: Sylvia survived. Her obituary is in April 16, 1974, as Mary Sylvia Snider. - Thelma Hoover Martin

Krabill.- Fannie Evelyn, daughter of Daniel and Mary (Richard) Graber, was born at Sterling, Ohio, Apr. 29, 1894; died at West View Manor, Wooster, Ohio, following a long illness, July 23, 1969; aged 75 y. 2 m. 24 d. On Mar. 25, 1920, she was married to Alden M. Krabill, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Harold and Ralph) and 3 sisters (Mrs. Mary Conrad, Mrs. Martha Conrad, and Esther). She was preceded in death by an infant daughter. She was a member of the Oak Grove Church, Smithville, Ohio, where funeral services were held July 26, with L. E. Troyer officiating.

Longenecker.- Kathryn M., daughter of the late Benjamin and Amanda (Risser) Hersh, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa.; died after a lengthy illness, Aug. 4, 1969; aged 78 y. She is survived by her husband (Phares B. Longenecker, Sr.), 6 children (Esther Mae-Mrs. Paul S. Hiestand, J. Howard, Phares B. Jr., Rebecca, Lois Jean-Mrs. Wilmer H. Kreider, and J. Wilmer), 23 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Willis). She was a member of Bossler's Church, Elizabethtown, Pa. Funeral services were conducted by Harlan Hoover; interment in Bossler Cemetery.

Mishler.- Ollie, daughter of Frank and Mary Gardner, was born at Middlebury, Ind., May 29, 1885; died at the Andersen Nursing Home, Goshen, Ind., Aug. 26, 1969; aged 84 y. 2 m. 28 d. On Aug. 9, 1903, she was married to Irvie Mishler, who died Jan. 9, 1969. Surviving are 2 sons (Paul and Franklin), 7 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and one great-greatgrandchild. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Middlebury, Ind. Funeral services were held at the Miller Funeral Home, Aug. 28, with Samuel J. Troyer officiating; interment in Forest Grove Cemetery.

Murphy.- Glen Thomas, son of Thomas Riley and Lula Mae (Alexander) Murphy, was born in Garrett Co., Md., Feb. 1, 1909, died, of an apparent heart attack, Aug. 21, 1969; aged 60 y. 6 m. 20 d. On June 29, 1930, he was married to Grace Louella Handwerk, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Thelma Irene-Mrs. Raymond Brant), 2 sons (Alvin Glen and Maryin Russell), 3 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Allen, Robert, John, and Wilmer), and 3 sisters (Anna, Ethel, and Cleo). He was preceded in death by one brother (James R.) and one sister (Elizabeth Ellen). He was a member of the Guiding Light Mission. Funeral services were held at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, Md., Aug. 24, with Jonas Sines and Vernon C. Yoder officiating; interment in Murphy Cemetery on Dry Run.

Slabaugh.- Levi J., son of John J. and Rhoda (Yoder) Slabaugh, was born Apr. 30, 1912; died July 9, 1969; aged 57 y. 2 m. 9 d. On Jan. 9, 1936, he was married to Tressie Marie Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters Ruth Ann-Mrs. Melvin Schrock, Judy Mae-Mrs. Marion Shrock, and Pauline Beth, 2 sons (James Lynn and Nathan Lee), 6 grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 9 sisters. He was a member of the Bethel Conservative Church, where funeral services were held July 11.

Troyer.- Elizabeth, daughter of Moses K. and Nancy (Sommers) Troyer, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, Nov. 1, 1881; died at the Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio, Aug. 21, 1969; aged 87 y. 9 m. 20 d. Surviving is one brother (Albert). She was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 24, with Paul R. Miller officiating.

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Jantzi.- Beulah Mae, daughter of Abraham D. and Sarah (Miller) Stutzman, was born at Milford, Neb., Sept. 8, 1906; died at Grand Island, Neb., Aug. 4, 1969; aged 62 y. 10 m. 27 d. On Mar. 3, 1927, she was married to Ezra Jantzi, who preceded her in death May 20, 1969. Surviving are 4 children (Lyle, Clair, Gerald, and Donna), 13 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Florence-Mrs. Orval Schweitzer and Arla-Mrs. Willard L. Stutzman), and 4 brothers (Willard, Vernon, Clarence, and Eldon). She was preceded in death by 3 daughters. She was a member of the Wood River Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 7, with Cloy Roth, Sam Oswald, and Stanley Troyer officiating.

Lichti.- Amelia, daughter of the late Christian and Kathrine (Birky) Schrock, was born at Roanoke, Ill., Dec. 17, 1884; died at the home of her daughter Laurine at Shickley, Neb., Aug. 15, 1969; aged 84 y. 7 m. 28 d. On Feb. 22, 1910, she was married to Daniel S. Lichti, who died Oct. 31, 1954. Surviving are 3 sons (Chris, Albert, and Reuben), 2 daughters (Kathryn-Mrs. Lloyd Reichert and Laurine-Mrs. Boyd Schweitzer), 12 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Lena Steider, Lydia Denzin, and Martha Boise), and 3 brothers (Pete, Dan, and Sam). She was preceded in death by one son (Louis-Jan. 1, 1968), 3 sisters, and 3 brothers. She was a member of the Salem Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 18, with Lee Schlegel, Peter Kennel, Fred Reeb, and Jacob Birky officiating.

Musser.- Nettie Ann, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Brown) Hooley, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Aug. 14, 1878; died at the Osteopathic Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, from a stroke, Aug. 27, 1969; aged 91 y. 13 d. On Dec. 18, 1894, she was married to Peter Musser, who died Dec. 12, 1941. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Florence Strickler), 4 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 21 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Smithville Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 30, with Carl J. Rudy officiating; interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Shirk.- Jennifer Sue, daughter of Allan and Ruth Ann (Wert) Shirk, was born June 2, 1969; died from injuries received in an auto accident, July 19, 1969; aged 1 m. 17 d. Surviving in addition to her parents are her paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Shirk) and her maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wert). Funeral services were held at the Hinkletown Church, July 23, with Warren Good officiating.

Snyder.- Clara Etta, daughter of Gideon and Magdalena (Moyer) Bender, was born at Hartford, Kan., Oct. 14, 1888; died at Iowa City, Iowa, Aug. 27, 1969; aged 80 y. 10 m. 13 d. On Jan. 9, 1911, she was married to William H. Snyder, who died in 1963. Surviving are 10 children (William, Jr., John, Paul, Verton, Delbert, Lucille, Arvilla-Mrs. Floyd Zook, Ruby- Mrs. Leo Greazel, Magdalene-Mrs. James Boudreaux, and Nellie-Mrs. Kenneth Vitosh), 43 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Lizzie-Mrs. Willis Yoder). She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Andrew and Cleo). She was a member of the East Union Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 30, with J. John J. Miller and Joseph Hertzler officiating.

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Christner.- Elam Josiah, son of Jacob J. and Fannie (Yoder) Christner, was born near Middiebury, Ind., Jan. 16, 1892; died at his home in Kalona, Iowa, Sept. 6, 1969; aged 77 y. 7 m. 21 d. On June 24, 1926, he was married to Nettie E. Swartzendruber, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Cecil, Eudora-Mrs. Henry Mullet, John, and Leo), 2 foster daughters (Helen-Mrs. Lloyd Swartzendruber and Verna-Mrs. William Diltz), 16 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Abner and Gid). He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers (Simon, Jess, and Anon), one sister (Lizzie-Mrs. Reuben Mast), and one grandson. He was a member of the Lower Deer Creek Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 9, with Robert K. Yoder and John Y. Swartzendruber officiating.

Good.- Lesta A., daughter of Christ and Emma ( Heatwole) Good, was born at Elida, Ohio, Nov. 6, 1903; died at Elida, following an extended illness, Aug. 18, 1969; aged 65 y. 9 m. 12 d. Surviving are 2 brothers (John and Merlin) and 4 sisters (Ethel, Velma-Mrs. Menno Good, Elizabeth-Mrs. Aaron Good, and Mrs. Mary Armstrong). She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers. She was a member of the Salem Church, where funeral services were held, with Richard Martin officiating.

Hershberger.- Michelle Lee, daughter of Dale and Joan (Roth) Hershberger, was born at the Washington County (Iowa) Hospital, Aug. 25, 1969; died Aug. 27, 1969; aged 2 days. Surviving are her parents, grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Everett Roth and Mr. and Mrs. John Hershberger), and great-grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Seth Roth, William Kremer, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Hershberger, and Mr. and Mrs. Chris A. Yoder). Graveside services were held at the Bethel Cemetery, in charge of Willard Leichty.

Kurtz.- Abram E., son of Isaac and Susan (Esch) Kurtz, was born at Morgantown, Pa., Sept. 17, 1895; died at the home of his son Mahlon, Elverson, Pa., of a heart attack, Aug. 22, 1969; aged 73 y. 11 m. 5 d. On Nov. 8, 1923, he was married to Katie S. King, who died May 28, 1968. Surviving are 5 children (Mahlon, Isaac, Jonathan, Anna Mary-Mrs. Nicholas Yoder, and Sadie-Mrs. Merle Kirkland), 27 grandchildren, and 5 sisters (Katie-Mrs. David Hertzler, Mrs. Mary Kurtz, Sadie-Mrs. Stephen H. Stoltzfus, Mrs. Barbara Petersheim, and Mrs. Emma Glick). He was a member of the Conestoga Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 25, with Ira A. Kurtz and Christian Kurtz officiating.

Martin.- Mary Kate, daughter of Samuel S. and Annie W. Martin, was born at Augusta, Va., Jan. 9, 1897; died at the Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown, Md., July 22, 1969; aged 72 y. 7 m. 23 d. Surviving are 5 sisters (Frances Peck, Leah Christophel, Martha Shafer, Bertha Martin, and Nora Frey). She was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 2 brothers. She was a member of the Miller Church, Hagerstown, Md. Funeral services were held July 25, with Daniel Miller, Mervin Martin, and Samuel Martin officiating; interment in Paradise Cemetery.

Peck.- Frances E., daughter of Samuel S. and Annie W. Martin, was born at Augusta, Va., Dec. 25, 1894; died at the Waynesboro (Pa.) Hospital, following a four-day illness from a stroke, Aug. 26, 1969; aged 74 y. 8 m. 1 d. On Dec. 15, 1914, she was married to Daniel B. Peck, who died Dec. 29, 1967. Surviving are 2 daughters (Edna-Mrs. Elmer Strife and Edith-Mrs. Landes Strife), 10 grandchildren, 12 greatgrandchildren, and 4 sisters (Leah-Mrs. Walter Christophel, Martha-Mrs. Russel Shafer, Bertha Martin, and Nora-Mrs. Christ Frey). She was preceded in death by 3 sisters, 2 brothers, and one great-grandson. She was a member of Reiff's Church, where funeral services were held, with Reuben Martin and Samuel Martin officiating.

Yoder.- John D., son of Seiner and Mattie (Sharp) Yoder, was born at Belleville, Pa., Feb. 3, 1909; died at his home, Aug. 19, 1969; aged 60 y. 6 m. 11 d. He was married to Anna Spicher, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Sadie-Mrs. Ellis Ressler and Mattie-Mrs. Joseph Miller), one son (Louis), 10 grandchildren, and one sister (Emma-Mrs. Steven Peachey). He was a member of the Valley View A.M. Church, where he served as deacon. Funeral services were held there Aug. 22, with Henry Sommers and Alvin Peachey officiating.

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