Allebach.- W. Ernest, son of Wilson and Mamie (Allebach) Allebach, was born in West Rockhill Twp., Bucks Co., Pa., June 16, 1903; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Jan. 5, 1971; aged 67 y. 6 m. 20 d. On June 29, 1926, he was married to Mabel Gross, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sisters (Grace and Marian). He was a member of the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 11, in charge of David F. Derstine, Jr.; interment in the Blooming Glen Cemetery.
Beck.- Hugh, was born Nov. 1, 1912; died suddenly in an accident while at work in Oakfield, N.Y., Jan. 4, 1971; aged 58 y. 2 m. 3 d. In April 1961 he married Emma Sliku, who survives. Also surviving are 7 stepchildren and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the C. B. Beach Funeral Home, Corfu, N.Y., Jan. 7, in charge of Peter Klotzback; interment in the Pembroke Cemetery.
Beck.- LeRoy J., son of Harry and Emma (Nelson) Beck, was born in La Salle. Ill., Sept. 28, 1899; died at Methodist Hospital, Peoria. Ill., Jan. 2, 1971; aged 71 y. 3 m. 5 d. On Nov. 28, 1945, he was married to Florence Burdette, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Harry, Michael, Allen, and Dennis), and one sister (Mrs. Mildred Schofield). He was preceded in death by one son (Gary). He was a member of the Ann Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held Jan. 5, with Jerry L. Stafford officiating; interment at Parkview Cemetery, Peoria, Ill.
Crall.- John A., son of Harry and Agnes (Hornberger) Crall, was born May 28, 1905; died after a short illness, Nov. 22, 1970; aged 65 y. 5 m. 25 d. Surviving are one daughter (Ruth-Mrs. W. Robert Shellenberger), one son (Jay), 9 grandchildren, one brother (Lloyd), and one sister (Clesta-Mrs. Elmer Loose). Funeral services were held at the Oreville Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., with Wilbert Lind and J. Elvin Martin officiating; interment in the East Petersburg Cemetery.
Heller.- Elmer R., son of Henry L. and Fannie (Rohrer) Heller, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Feb. 28, 1894; died at Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 26, 1970; aged 76 y. 8 m. 28 d. He was married to E. Elizabeth Hersh, who survives. Also surviving are one son (H. Elvin), 2 daughters (Anna-Mrs. Henry E. Shruner and Mary Kathryn-Mrs. Arthur D. Wenger), 9 grandchildren, 4 greatgrandchildren, one brother (Landis), and 2 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Harry Landis and Gertrude-Mrs. Jay Habecher). He was a member of the New Danville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 29, in charge of David Thomas, Elias Groff, and Jay Garber; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Metz.- Eva K., daughter of the late Horace and Bertha (Keller) Alderfer, was born at Harleysville, Pa., Mar. 17, 1907; died of a heart attack at Harleysville, Pa., Jan. 10, 1971; aged 63 y. 9 m. 24 d. On Apr. 14, 1928, she was married to Abram G. Metz (pastor of the Perkiomenville congregation), who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Abram and Floyd), 3 daughters (Ada-Mrs. John Swartley, Ruth-Mrs. Isaac Lapp, and Audrey-Mrs. Ronald Frey), 16 grandchildren. 5 brothers, and 4 sisters. One brother and one grandson preceded her in death. She was a member of the Perkiomenville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Salford Church Jan, 14, in charge of Stanley Godshall, Isaiah Alderfer, and Walter Alderfer; interment in the Perkiomenville Mennonite Cemetery.
Moyer.- Mary W., daughter of Jacob H. and Sallie (Weber) Moyer, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., May 18, 1908; died of heart failure at the Franconia Mennonite Homes, Inc., Hatfield, Pa., Jan. 4, 1971; aged 62 y. 7 m. 17 d. Surviving are 4 sisters (Ella W., Sara W., Eva-Mrs. Noah Gehman, and Anna-Mrs. Raymond Moyer) and 2 brothers (John W. and Howard W.). She was a member of the Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 9, in charge of Willis A. Miller and Maryin Anders; interment in the Salford Mennonite Cemetery.
Rohrer.- Elsie, daughter of Enos and Mary (Eby) Gehman, was born at Bird in Hand, Pa., June 6, 1893; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 17, 1970; aged 77 y. 3 m. 11 d. On Nov. 29, 1916, she was married to Clayton M. Rohrer, who survives. Also surviving are 11 children (Ruth-Mrs. Henry Eberly, Jacob G., Elmer G., John C., Nelson G., A. Marie, Esther M.-Mrs. Roy Martin, Martha R.-Mrs. Amos Ramer, Paul G., Eslie J.-Mrs. Marlin Lehman, and Daniel G.), 76 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Annie Martin), and 2 brothers (Harry E. and Allen E. Gehman). She was a member of the Mount Pleasant Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Mellingers Mennonite Church Sept. 19, in charge of Clair Eby and Marvin Eshleman; interment in the Mellingers Church Cemetery.
Snyder.- Isaac, son of Amos B. and Mary Ann (Kuntzenhouser) Snyder, was born near Baden, Ont., Feb. 19, 1890; died at the Milverton Nursing Home, after an extended illness, Dec. 5, 1970; aged 80 y. 9 m. 26 d. On Jan. 15, 1924, he was married to Florence Wismer, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Marion-Mrs. David Schwartzentruber) and one granddaughter. He was a member of the Shantz Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, with J. Lester Kehl and Leslie Witmer officiating; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Steinman.- Burton Boss, son of Floyd and Christine (Gingerich) Steinman, was born Aug. 23, 1949; died at St. Marys Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., a few hours after a car accident, Nov. 13, 1970; aged 21 y. 2 m. 20 d. Besides his parents he is survived by one brother (Brian), one sister (Barbara Ann), and his grandmother (Catharine Gingerich). He was a member of Steinman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 17, in charge of Emanuel Steinman, Albert Zehr, and Elmer Schwartzentruber; interment in the Steinman Church Cemetery.
Troyer.- Donald B., son of Ammon and Fannie (Bontrager) Troyer, was born at Hutchinson, Kan., May 5, 1945; died at Hutchinson, Kan., after an extended illness, Dec. 28, 1970; aged 25 y. 7 m. 23 d. Surviving in addition to his mother and stepfather (Oliver J. Troyer) are 2 brothers (Charles and Marlin), 2 half sisters (Mary and Irene), one half brother (Richard), 3 stepbrothers (Paul, Leroy, and Lester), and one stepsister (Emma Mae). He was a member of the Pershing Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Yoder Mennonite Church, with Calvin King officiating; interment in the Yoder Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Walker.- Martha, daughter of Jules and Susan Combs, was born July 18, 1895; died at the Lewisburg Nursing Home, Jan. 9, 1971; aged 75 y. 5 m. 22 d. She was married to Jacob B. Walker, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter (Grace-Mrs. Roger Oats) 2 grandchildren, 3 half sisters (Mrs. Isadore Miller, Bell Walker, and Mrs. Tennie Crider), and 3 brothers (Lorenzo, Washburn, and Jess Combs). She was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of S. A. Shank; interment in the Parker Cemetery.
Warye.- Clara, daughter of Tobias and Barbara (Musser) Greider, was born at Dayton, Ohio, Feb. 10, 1894; died of a heart attack at Salem, Ore., Jan. 12, 1971; aged 76 y. 11 m. 2 d. On Nov. 25, 1925, she was married to Orville Warye, who preceded her in death Nov. 29, 1965. Surviving are 2 sons (Byron Richard and Duane Eugene), one daughter (Norma Jean-Mrs. Jacob Leichty), one sister (Minnie-Mrs. W. G. Hilty), and one brother (Joe Greider). She was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 14, in charge of Paul Brunner; interment in Zion Church Cemetery.
Weber.- Esther K., daughter of Peter and Susanna (Kratz) Hunsburger, was born in Skippack Twp., Pa., Jan. 15, 1894; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Dec. 28, 1970; aged 76 y. 11 m. 13 d. One June 18, 1910, she was married to Joseph Weber, who preceded her in death Dec. 1, 1963. Surviving are one daughter (Helen H.), 2 sons (Russell H. and Joseph H.), and 2 sisters (Laura-Mrs. John Musselman, and Edna-Mrs. Jacob Alderfer). One son (Harold) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 31, in charge of Willis A. Miller and Willard Shisler; interment in the Salford Mennonite Cemetery.
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Aschliman.- Adeline, daughter of Henry and Rachel (Frey) Aschliman, was born near Stryker, Ohio, July 3, 1901; died at Defiance Hospital, Defiance, Ohio, Aug. 16, 1970; aged 69 y. 1 m. 13 d. She is survived by one sister (Huldah-Mrs. Fred Stamm) and Frederick Ganshaw (who stayed in their home as a boy). Her parents, 3 sisters, and one brother preceded her in death. She was a member of the Goshen College Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Lockport Church, Stryker, Ohio, Aug. 19, in charge of Henry Wyse and D. Wyse Graber; interment in Lockport Cemetery.
Aschliman.- Raymond, son of Benedict and Mary (Graber) Aschliman, was born at Stryker, Ohio, Mar. 10, 1892; died at his home near Stryker, Ohio, Aug. 19, 1970; aged 78 y. 5 m. 9 d. On Dec. 20, 1939, he was married to Ellen Klopfenstein, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Carol-Mrs. Robert G. Moon), 2 grandchildren, 2 stepgrandchildren, two brothers (Ura and Cletus), and one sister (Virgie-Mrs. John L. Short). Three children died in infancy. He was a member of the Lockport Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 22, in charge of Archie Graber and Ralph Yoder; interment in the Lockport Cemetery.
Flisher.- Ina Virginia, daughter of Andrew and Sara (Landes) Berry, was born in Harrisonburg, Va., Feb. 24, 1887; died of heart failure at the Albany Mennonite Home, Nov. 30, 1970; aged 83 y. 9 m. 6 d. On Aug. 4, 1912, she was married to Jacob H. Flisher, who preceded her in death Sept. 22, 1965. Surviving are 3 sons (Clarence, Paul, and Jacob), 2 daughters (Sara-Mrs. Wilbert Nafziger and Ruth-Mrs. Douwe Hoogterp), 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Myrta Brenneman, Rose Brenneman, and Ruth Good). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Nampa, Idaho, where funeral services were held Dec. 3, in charge of Eugene Blosser and Robert Garber; interment in the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Nampa, Idaho.
Folk.- Daniel Jacob, son of Wulson and Araminta (Otto) Folk, was born near Grantsville, Md., Apr. 29, 1901; died Jan. 14, 1971; aged 69 y. 8 m. 16 d. On Dec. 12, 1925, he was married to Verna Kinsinger, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children, 19 grandchildren, one brother (Bruce Folk), and one sister (Rosella Hanning). Funeral services were held at the Maple Grove Church of the Brethren Jan. 17, in charge of Walter C. Otto and Allen Beachy.
Good.- Duane Burnell, son of Edward and Olive (Axt) Good, was born Nov. 12, 1957; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital following the recurrence of a malignant brain tumor for which he had surgery 4 years ago, Jan. 4, 1971; aged 13 y. 1 m. 23 d. He is survived by his parents, 2 brothers (Merlin and Linford), one sister (Bernadine), his maternal grandfather (Elam Axt), and his paternal grandparents (Mrs. and Mrs. Amos Good). Funeral services were held at the Biehn Mennonite Church, New Hamburg, Ont., Jan. 7, in charge of Irvin Cressman and Charles Arndt; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
King.- Alvin Jon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon J. King, was born at Smithville. Ohio, Jan. 5, 1882; died at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kan., Jan. 13, 1971; aged 89 y. 8 d. His wife, Gertrude ----, preceded him in death in 1955 and a son (Richard) in 1960. Surviving are his daughter-in-law (Mrs. Evelyn King) and 3 grandchildren. He was a member of the Hesston Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held Jan. 15, in charge of Peter Wiebe and James Hershberger; interment in Jackson, Miss.
King.- Elam S., son of Isaac and Katie (Stuckey) King, was born at Atglen, Pa., Dec. 5, 1901; died at his home, Nov. 15, 1970; aged 68 y. 11 m. 10 d. On Nov. 24, 1927, he was married to Sara Mast, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Laurence and Melvin), 4 daughters (Elizabeth-Mrs. Raymond Rohrer, Wilma-Mrs. Robert Yoder, Rhoda, and Joy), 11 grandchildren, 6 brothers (Simon, Joseph, Isaac, Valentine, Mahlon, and Reuben), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Samuel Stoltzfus, Mrs. Priscilla Glick, Mrs. Ira Mast, and Martha). He was a member of the Sandy Hill Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Millwood Mennonite Church Nov. 18, in charge of Aaron F. Stoltzfus. R. Clair Umble, and Abner G. Stoltzfus; interment in the Millwood Cemetery.
Miller.- Jonathan, son of John D. and Katie (Miller) Miller, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, June 16, 1893; died at his home in Sugarcreek, Ohio, Jan, 16, 1971; aged 77 y. 7 m. On Aug. 18, 1918, he was married to Anna Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Raymond and Wade), one daughter (Ruby-Mrs. Harlan Immel), 13 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one brother (Dan Miller), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Milo Hamsher and Mrs. Martha Beechy). One son and one daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 19, in charge of Paul R. Miller; interment in the church cemetery.
Musser.- Alice Elizabeth, daughter of Christian B. and Kathryn (Weaver) Hertzler, was born in Cumberland Co., Pa., May 12, 1887; died Jan. 9, 1971; aged 83 y. 7 m. 27 d. She was married to Shelley Musser, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Jacob H.), 2 daughters (Anne E.-Mrs. Allen Horst, and Grace Musser), 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Henry C. Hertzler). She was a member of the New Holland Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 12, in charge of Amos Sauder, Frank Shirk, Daniel Sensenig, and James Martin; interment in the New Holland Cemetery.
Nice.- Abram M., son of Henry and Lizzie (Moyer) Nice, was born in Towamencin Twp., Pa., Apr. 7, 1881; died at his home in Telford Pa., Jan. 11, 1971; aged 89 y. 9 m. 4 d. He was married to Katie M. Landis. who preceded him in death, Feb. 20, 1965. He is survived by one son (Henry L.), three daughters (Lizzie-Mrs. Arthur Hackman, Naomi-Mrs. Franklin Frederick, and Ruth), 13 grandchildren, and 15 greatgrandchildren. He was a member of the Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 16, in charge of Clinton Landis, Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Plank.- Marion L., son of Samuel B. and Salome (Plank) Plank, was born near West Liberty, Ohio, June 21, 1883; died at the Tel-Hai Rest Home, Honey Brook, Pa., Jan. 16, 1971; aged 87 y. 6 m. 25 d. He was married to Mary Ellen King, who died in 1948. Surviving are 5 daughters (Dorothy-Mrs. Jonas Swartz, Delphia-Mrs. Omar Kurtz, Anna Belle-Mrs. Aaron Tyson, Caroline, and Cena-Mrs. Lloyd King), 19 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Oley Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Conestoga Church, with Edgar Kurtz (grandson), John Glick, and Ira Kurtz in charge; interment in the Conestoga Cemetery.
Weaver.- Anna Mae, daughter of Harry and Barbara Ann (Miller) Troyer, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., May 23, 1936; died of cancer at the Elkhart General Hospital, Jan. 19, 1971; aged 34 y. 7 m. 27 d. On June 1, 1957, she was married to Glen Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Cynthia Rae, Valerie Ann, Kimberly Kae, and Michael Glenn), her parents, 2 brothers (Howard and Samuel Troyer), and 4 sisters (Lydia-Mrs. Glenn Miller, Fannie-Mrs. Harley Weirich, Nora-Mrs. Euell Elswick, and Dora-Mrs. Joe Graber). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 22, with Samuel J. Troyer and Wilbur Yoder officiating; interment in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury, Ind.
Weirich.- Harry E., was born July 20, 1891; died very unexpectedly Nov. 26, 1970; aged 79 y. 4 m. 6 d. He was married to Sallie Gindlesperger, who preceded him in death. He is survived by one son (Charles), one daughter (Cora-Mrs. Lenhart Gilbert), 2 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one stepbrother (Cloyd Gindlesperger). He was a member of the Blough Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 29, in charge of John Gindlesperger, Harry C. Blough, and Elvin Holsopple; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Yoder.- Anna Edna, daughter of Ezra and Lydia (Zook) Yoder, was born in Champaign Co., Ohio, May 6, 1900; died of a heart attack at West Liberty, Ohio, Dec. 15, 1970; aged 70 y. 7 m. 9 d. On Nov. 18, 1925, she was married to Paul D. Yoder, who preceded her in death, July 29, 1955. Surviving are 3 daughters (Opal-Mrs. Frank Nelson, Shirley-Mrs. Ernest Lehman, and Carolyn-Mrs. Allen Wilson) and 5 grandchildren. She was a member of the South Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 19, in charge of Roy S. Koch and Homer Knabel; interment in the South Union Cemetery.
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Burkholder.- Aldus M., son of David L. and Emma (Hess) Burkholder, was born in Clay Twp., Pa., Apr. 9, 1908; died of a heart attack at his home near Intercourse, Pa., Dec. 15, 1970; aged 62 y. 8 m. 6 d. On May 15, 1930, he was married to Martha Denlinger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Paul K. and J. Ronald), 3 daughters (Janet D., Pauline-Mrs. Joseph Weaver, and Joan-Mrs. David Hirst), 8 grandchildren, one sister (Mary), and 3 brothers (Lester, David, and Clarence). He was a member of Kinzer Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 18, in charge of Aaron Blank; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Detweiler.- Mary, daughter of the late William G. and Hannah (Overholt) Gross, was born in Bedminster Twp., Bucks Co., Pa., Feb. 5, 1895; died in her sleep at Quakertown, Pa., Jan. 18, 1971; aged 75 y. 11 m. 13 d. On Aug. 27, 1914, she was married to Edward W. Detweiler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Paul G., Willis G., and Harvey G.), 2 daughters (Edna G. and Marie G.), 12 grandchildren. 9 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Clayton and Henry Gross), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Clarence Hendricks, Mrs. Walter Rush, Mrs. Wallace Derstein, and Mrs. Ruth Moyer). She was a member of the Methacton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Souderton Mennonite Church Jan. 23, with Warren Metzler and Richard Detweiler officiating; interment in the Methacton Cemetery.
Gingrich.- Arnold E., son of the late Enoch and Rebecca (Witmer) Gingrich, was born in Preston, Ont., Dec. 18, 1910; died of a brain tumor, at London, Ont., Oct. 4, 1970; aged 59 y. 9 m. 16 d. He was married to Gladys Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Paul) and one daughter (Ruth). On May 3, 1936, he was ordained to the ministry and served as pastor of the Bothwell Mennonite Church until 1960. For the last ten years he served as Field Secretary for the Ontario Mission Board. A memorial service was held at the Valleyview Mennonite Church, London, Ont., with Ralph Lebold officiating; interment in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Gnagey.- Joseph, son of Daniel E. and Eve (Maust) Gnagey, was born at Meyersdale, Pa., May 1, 1886; died at Iowa City, Iowa, Jan. 14, 1971; aged 84 y. 8 m. 13 d. On Dec. 25, 1912, he was married to Ella Kinsinger, who preceded him in death, July 23, 1964. Surviving are one daughter (Edith-Mrs. Leroy Ropp), 5 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Jonas, Howard, and Eli), and one sister (Amelia Gnagey). He was a member of the West Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 16, in charge of Emery Hochstetler; interment in the church cemetery.
Graybill.- Nora, daughter of the late Samuel and Magdeline (Musselman) Martin, was born in New Holland, Pa., May 11, 1892; died at the Landis Retirement Home, Lititz, Pa., Jan. 10, 1971; aged 78 y. 7 m. 30 d. On Dec. 11, 1913, she was married to Ira T. Graybill, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 sons (S. Lester and Melvin M.), 4 daughters (Martha-Mrs. Samuel B. Siegrist, Alma-Mrs. Aaron Harbold, Mrs. Ruth I. Smith, and Mildred Graybill), 15 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Phoebe-Mrs. Paul Graybill). She was a member of Manheim Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 13, in charge of Howard Witmer and Irvin Kreider; interment in the East Petersburg Mennonite Cemetery.
Hershberger.- Ervin J., son of John M. and Rebecca (Weaver) Hershberger, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Jan. 22, 1908; died at his home at Orrville, Ohio, Jan. 24, 1971; aged 63 y. 2 d. On Mar. 10, 1928, he was married to Emma Troyer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Esther-Mrs. Wayne Yutzy, Orpha Yutzy, Mellanie-Mrs. Harold Oswald), one son (Raymond), 14 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Enos Yoder, Mrs. Sarah Stutzman, and Mrs. Eli Schrock), and one brother (John Hershberger). He was a member of the Wooster Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 27, in charge of Sanford Oyer; interment in the Wooster-Salem Cemetery.
Hostetler.- Samuel David, Sr., son of Daniel D. and Elizabeth (Troyer) Hostetler, was born at Hubbard, Ore., May 17, 1908; died of a heart attack at Woodland, Wash., Jan. 18, 1971; aged 62 y. 8 m. 1 d. On June 23, 1929, he was married to Mary L. West, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Samuel, Jr., and Stanley), 12 grandchildren, his mother, two brothers (Rolla R. and Daniel L. Hostetler), and 5 sisters (Mae-Mrs. William Wesenberg, Alice-Mrs. Ben Kyllo, Betty-Mrs. Ralph Kraxberger, Thelma-Mrs. Walter Ritthaler, and Lila-Mrs. E. Dale Jones). He was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 21, in charge of Paul Brunner; interment in the Zion Church Cemetery.
Litwiller.- Alma E., daughter of John and Mary (Rich) Good, was born at Minier, Ill., June 25, 1901; died at the Mennonite Hospital, Bloomington, Ill., Jan. 21, 1971; aged 69 y. 6 m. 27 d. On Jan. 7, 1920, she was married to Joe Litwiller, who preceded her in death in 1964. Surviving are four sons (Lloyd, Glenn, Marvin, and Allen), 4 daughters (Mrs. Walter Klassen, Mrs. Aaron Slaubaugh, Mrs. Ed Slaubaugh, and Mrs. Elmo Springer), 43 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mrs. J. E. Litwiller, Mrs. John Egli, Mrs. Gordon Stichter, and Ruth Good), and one brother (Alvin Good). She was preceded in death by a son, a daughter, 2 sisters, and one brother. She was a member of the Hopedale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 24, in charge of Ivan Kauffmann; interment in the church cemetery.
Millen.- James E., Sr., son of James Patrick and Clara May (Campbell) Millen, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 10, 1910; died at the Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, Hanover, N.H., of heart disease, Nov. 5, 1970; aged 60 y. 25 d. He was married to Catherine Bishop, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (James E., Jr., David L., Robert P., Mrs. Doris Gerhart, and Mrs. Barbara Lawlor), 8 grandchildren, and one sister (Evelyn Gerstlaver). He was preceded in death by his parents (his father in 1950 and his mother on Nov. 3, 1970). He was ordained to the ministry in 1943 and served the Haycock Mennonite Church near Quakertown. In 1955 he moved to Bridgwater Corners, Vt., and served as pastor there for six years. At the time of his death he served the Taftsville Mennonite Mission Church, Taftsville, Vt. Funeral services were held at the Taftsville Church Nov. 8, in charge of Rolland Gerhart and Nevin Bender; interment in the Riverside Cemetery, Woodstock, Vt.
Peachey.- Donald Dean, son of Joseph L. and Minerva (Glick) Peachey, was born near Belleville, Pa., Nov. 18, 1937; died instantly in an accident while on a construction job at Lewistown, Pa., Jan. 18, 1971; aged 33 y. 2 m. On Aug. 27, 1960, he was married to Helen Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Douglas E. and Jacquelyn D.), one brother (Carl), and 5 sisters (Esther-Mrs. Warren Yoder, Rhoda-Mrs. John Peachey, Vivian-Mrs. Brian Bender, Betty, and Evelyn). He was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Baggus Funeral Home, Belleville, Pa., Jan. 21, in charge of Erie Renno and George Virchick; interment in the Locust Grove Cemetery.
Stutzman.- Joseph J., son of John J. and Katie (Miller) Stutzman, was born at Hartville, Ohio, May 24, 1900; died at Orlando, Fla., Nov. 29, 1970; aged 70 y. 6 m. 5 d. On July 30, 1922, he was married to Sarah Hershberger, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Pete, Tony, Ivan, and Harold), 4 daughters (Marie-Mrs. Roman Hershberger, Katie-Mrs. Henry Stutzman, Esther-Mrs. Thomas Miller, and Lula-Mrs. Claire Nussbaum), 26 grandchildren and 5 greatgrandchildren. He was a member of the Wooster Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 3, in charge of Sanford Oyer and Marion Bontrager; interment in the Wooster-Salem Cemetery.
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Boese.- Alfred H., son of Gerald and Ida (Buller) Boese, was born in Utica, Mont., Apr. 6, 1906; died at Glendive, Mont., following a lengthy illness of Parkinson's disease, Jan. 24, 1971; aged 64 y. 9 m. 18 d. On June 6, 1936, he was married to Audrey Boub, who died Dec. 18, 1952. On June 24, 1954, he was married to Lena Borntrager, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Dean Ellen, Mrs. James Beyl, Jerry, Robert, and Loren), his mother, 2 brothers, 4 sisters, and 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son. He was a member of the Red Top Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at First Mennonite Church Jan. 27, with Floyd Kauffman and Norman Kauffman officiating; interment in Dawson Memorial Park.
King.- Emerson, son of William H. and Carrie (Nofzinger) King, was born in Fulton County, Ohio, July 6, 1917; died of cerebral hemorrhage at the Detwiler Memorial Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, Feb. 1, 1971; aged 53 y. 6 m. 26 d. On Dec. 1, 1946, he was married to Ilva Nafziger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Bette and Cheryl), his father, stepmother (Lydia Short King), one brother (Maurice), one sister (Mrs. Mabel Courtney), one half brother (Marvin), and 2 half sisters (Irene and Erma-Mrs. Paul Kauffman). He was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 4, in charge of Ellis Croyle and P. L. Frey; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.
Kulp.- John Landis, son of Simon and Amanda (Landis) Kulp, was born at Lansdale, Pa., June 2, 1889; died at the North Penn Hospital, Lansdale, Pa., Jan. 27, 1971; aged 81 y. 7 m. 25 d. On Aug. 10. 1910, he was married to Katie Derstein, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Eva-Mrs. Jacob Gotwals), 2 sons (Henry and Harold), 13 grandchildren, 11 greatgrandchildren. and one brother (Norman). He was a member of the Plains Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 1, in charge of John E. Lapp and Ross T. Bender; interment in the church cemetery.
Lehman.- Melissa Lynae, daughter of Maurice and Carol (Histand) Lehman, was born in Goshen Ind., Nov. 22, 1970; died Jan. 8, 1971; aged 1 m. 21 d. Surviving are her parents, one brother (Bradley), and one sister (Michelle). Funeral services were held at the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home Jan. 9, in charge of Harlan Steffen; interment in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, Ind.
Lehman.- Victor H., son of David B. and Sarah (Hege) Lehman, was born in Franklin County, Pa., Jan. 29, 1899; died of a heart attack at Hagerstown, Md.. Jan. 19, 1971; aged 71 y. 11 m. 21 d. On Aug. 16, 1920, he was married to Edith B. Horst, who preceded him in death July 27, 1954. On Apr. 6, 1957, he was married to Julia M. Shank, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Harold A., Leo C., and Emmett R.), and 10 grandchildren, 7 brothers (J. Irvin, Reuben H.. Walter H., David H., Menno H., Andrew H., and T. Weagley), and 2 sisters (Martha-Mrs. B. B. Horst and Mrs. Susan Martin). He was a member of the Cedar Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 23, in charge of Nelson L. Martin. Michael M. Horst, and Clyde R. Mosemann; interment in the church cemetery.
Posar.- James, Sr., was born at Chicago, Ill., Apr. 12, 1892; died at Norman, Okla., Jan. 28, 1971; aged 78 y. 9 m. 16 d. On Dec. 2, 1930, he was married to Ida Yoder, who preceded him in death Nov. 22, 1965. Surviving is one child (James, Jr.), and grandchildren. He was a member of the Hesston Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Norman, Okla., Jan. 31, in charge of Louis Wickham and Peter B. Wiebe; interment in Zimmerdale Cemetery, Zimmerdale, Kan.
Swartz.- John Clyde, son of John Clyde and Anna (Flisher) Swartz, was born at La Junta, Colo., Oct. 17, 1911; died of a brain tumor at Sarasota, Fla., Jan. 15, 1971; aged 59 y. 2 m. 29 d. On Oct. 11, 1932, he was married to Martha Stemen, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Dennis S. and John W.), 2 daughters (Joyce-Mrs. Ralph Showalter and Mary K.), 8 grandchildren, his stepmother (Bertha Showalter Swartz), 3 brothers (Vernon, Ernest, and Weldon), and 3 sisters (Winona-Mrs. Ward Shank, Karen-Mrs. Charles Graber, and Opal-Mrs. Dwight Daniels). He was a member of the Tuttle Avenue Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 16, in charge of Michael Shenk and I. Mark Ross. Funeral services were also held at the Springdale Mennonite Church, Waynesboro, Va., Jan. 19, in charge of Paul Wenger and Harold G. Stoltzfus; interment in the Augusta Memorial Park Cemetery, Waynesboro, Va.
Yoder.- Fannie, daughter of John and Mary (Swartzendruber) Gunden, was born in Johnson County, Iowa, June 23, 1893; died at the Scheurer Hospital, Pigeon, Mich., Jan. 26, 1971; aged 77 y. 7 m. 3 d. On Dec. 17, 1914, she was married to Thomas Yoder, who preceded her in death, Jan. 28, 1937. Surviving are 2 foster children (Mrs. Daisy Stalter and William Kauffman), 4 sisters (Mrs. Lydia Mayer, Mrs. Agnes Byler, Mrs. Mary Albrecht, and Laura Gunden), and 2 brothers (Joe and William Gunden). She was a member of the Pigeon River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 29, in charge of Earl Maust and Luke Yoder; interment in the church cemetery.
Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana