Bender.- Ida, daughter of Mose and Magdalena (Plank) Yoder, was born in Iowa County, Iowa, June 23, 1900; died at her home from cancer, Jan. 3, 1971; aged 70 y. 6 m. 11 d. On Sept. 29, 1926, she was married to Leroy Bender, who survives. Also surviving is one son (Maurice), 2 daughters (Loretta-Mrs. Jerry Yoder and Pauline-Mrs. Don Yoder), 7 grandchildren, one sister (Lucy Combs-Mrs. Carl Aschenbrenner), and 4 brothers (John, Joe, Koras, and Francis). She was preceded in death by an infant sister and three brothers (Harvey, Will, and Emery). She was a charter member of the Parnell Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the West Union Mennonite Church Jan. 6, in charge of Duane Brenneman and Paul E. M. Yoder; interment in the church cemetery.
Cender.- Raymond J., son of Joseph and Elsie (Kauffman) Cender, was born at Foosland, Ill., Dec. 25, 1909; died of a heart attack at the Gibson City Hospital, Feb. 6, 1971; aged 61 y. 1 m. 12 d. On Dec. 21, 1930, he was married to Irene Birkey, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Dorothy), 2 sons (Donald and Robert), 5 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Homer Cender and Elvin Nicholson), and one sister (Mrs. Norman Roth). He was a member of the East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 9, in charge of Irvin Nussbaum and J. A. Heiser; interment in the East Bend Memorial Gardens.
Eichler.- Grover S., son of Henry and Amanda (Shires) Eichler, was born in Florin, Pa., Mar. 14, 1892; died at his home in Mt. Joy, Pa., Jan. 17, 1971; aged 78 y. 10 m. 3 d. He was married to F. Mae Musselman, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Virginia-Mrs. John J. Helmstaldter), one son (Harry), 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (John and J. Donald). He was a member of the Mt. Joy Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Nissley Funeral Home Jan. 19, with Henry M. Frank officiating interment in Camp Hill Cemetery, Mt. Joy, Pa.
Heiser.- Alvin, son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Bachman) Heiser, was born at Deer Creek, Ill., Jan. 9, 1886; died of heart failure at the Burham Hospital, Champaign, Ill., Feb. 9, 1971; aged 85 y. 1 m. On Jan. 5, 1910, he was married to Elizabeth Birky, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Alice-Mrs. Hubert King, Inez-Mrs. Maurice Schaer, and Clara-Mrs. Clarence Eichelberger), 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Sam, Jacob, Jesse, and Roy), and 2 sisters (Esther--Mrs. Harvey Ingold and Lizzie-Mrs. Alvin Birkey). He was a member of the East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 11, in charge of Irvin Nussbaum and Don Heiser, interment in East Bend Memorial Gardens.
Herschberger.- Lizzie Ann, was born Mar. 2, 1895; died at the Goshen General Hospital Goshen, Ind., Jan. 16, 1971; aged 75 y. 10 m. 14 d. On Dec. 24, 1914. she was married to Henry B. Herschberger, who survives. Also surviving are one foster son (Owen C. Mast), one foster daughter (Irene H. Hart), 6 grandchildren, one sister (Mary-Mrs. Amos Miller), and 2 brothers (William and Harvey Schmucker). She was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church, New Paris, Ind., where funeral services were held with Harold D. Myers and Francis Freed officiating; interment in the South Union Cemetery.
Kilmer.- Ella, was born Sept. 6, 1887; died Jan 13, 1971; aged 83 y. 4 m. 7 d. On Sept. 19, 1915; she was married to Philip Kilmer, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 daughters (Marietta-Mrs. Earl Bontrager, Anna Mabel, Wilma-Mrs. Paul Christophel), 2 sons (Sanford and Willard), 15 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Minnie-Mrs. John Weaver and Emma-Mrs. William Welty). She was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, in charge of Harold Myers, Floyd Stutzman, and Francis Freed; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Myers.- Anna, daughter of Crist and Lena (Gautsche) Garber, was born at Colfax, Ill., May 13, 1887; died of pneumonia at Sweetser, Ind., Feb. 9, 1971; aged 83 y. 8 m. 27 d. On Jan. 23, 1910, she was married to Delbert Myers, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Kenneth and Orrville), 2 daughters (Mrs. Dorothy Hershberger and Mrs. Merlyn Carlock), 3 sisters (Mrs. Lena Zoss, Mrs. Bertha Bachman, and Mrs. Martha Ulrich), and 3 brothers (Ray, Roy, and Joe Garber). One son (Leslie) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 12, in charge of Milo Kauffman; interment in the Hickory Point Cemetery, Metamora, III.
Yeackley.- Joe, son of John and Sarah (Stutzman) Yeackley, was born at Milford, Neb., Feb. 5, 1931; died during open heart surgery at the Bryan Memorial Hospital, Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 3, 1971; aged 39 y. 11 m. 29 d. On Sept. 9, 1951, he was married to Joyce June Burkey, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Thomas Joe, Donald Wayne, and John William) 2 daughters (Sandra Lee and Sheila Sue), his father, one brother (Melvin), and 2 sisters (Erma-Mrs. Floyd Burkey and Nola-Mrs. Archie Kremer). He was a member of the Beth-El Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 6, in charge of John Willems and Warren Eicher; interment in the Blue Mound Cemetery Milford, Neb.
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Clemmer.- Laaden M., son of Hiram and Emma (Moyer) Clemmer, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Dec. 15, 1886; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Feb. 7, 1971; aged 84 y. 1 m. 23 d. He was married to Elizabeth F. Schueck, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Walter S. and Lake S.), one daughter (Rhoda-Mrs. George H. Gaugler), 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Emma). He was a member of the Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 12, in charge of Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Garges.- Mamie T., daughter of John T. and Mary (Tyson) Landes, was born at Skippack, Pa., Oct. 1, 1891; died of a stroke at Harleysville, Pa., Feb. 9, 1971; aged 79 y. 4 m. 8 d. On May 17, 1913, she was married to Abram Z. Garges, who preceded her in death, May 1962. Surviving are 2 daughters (Viola-Mrs. Willis C. Nice and Marian Garges), 2 sons (Harry and Abram Garges), 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Jacob T., John T., and Christian T.), and 6 sisters (Stella, Florence, Martha, Bertha-Mrs. Frank Reinford, Alice-Mrs. Robert Nase, and Anna-Mrs. Eli Stoltzfus). One son, Harold, preceded her in death. She was a member of the Upper Skippack Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 13, in charge of Charles A. Ness; interment in the Upper Skippack Cemetery.
Gehman.- Alice B., daughter of Christian and Lizzie (Bergey) Souder, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Sept. 20, 1880; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ellis B. Halteman, Feb. 7, 1971; aged 90 y. 4 m. 18 d. She was married to Sylvanus G. Gehman, who preceded her in death in 1932. Surviving are the following children (Naomi-Mrs. Ellis Halteman, Pearl-Mrs. Linford Kratz, Wilbur, and Laverne), 8 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Elvin and Wilmer), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Lizzie Erb and Mrs. Horace Bergey). She was a member of the Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 11, in charge of Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Hartman.- Daniel Jacob, son of Jacob D. and Eurie (Showalter) Hartman, was born at Harrisonburg, Va., Mar. 4, 1899; died of a heart attack at his home at Harrisonburg, Va., Oct. 23, 1970; aged 71 y. 7 m. 19 d. On Dec. 23, 1919, he was married to Lena Good, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Dwight, Raymond, and Ewell), 4 daughters (Geraldine-Mrs. Myron Ebersole, Mrs. Brownie Bumbaugh, Mrs. Sheldon Wenger, and Rhea), 21 grandchildren, and one brother (Walter E.). One son (Ralph) and one brother (Carl) preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Park View Mennonite Church Oct. 25, with Harold Eshleman, G. Irvin Lehman, and Ira E. Miller officiating; interment in the Weavers Church Cemetery.
Heiser.- Simon A., son of Christian and Elizabeth (Zehr) Heiser, was born at Allentown, Ill., Sept. 16, 1886; died at Maple Lawn Homes, Eureka, Ill., of congestive heart failure, Feb. 5, 1971; aged 84 y. 4 m. 20 d. On Dec. 29, 1910, he was married to Barbara Reeser, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Margaret, Dorothy-Mrs. Otis Nafziger, Esther-Mrs. Joe Roth, and Lorene-Mrs. John Reimer), 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Ben Heiser). One infant son (Robert Dale) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Roanoke Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 7, in charge of Percy Gerig and Robert Harnish; interment at Mt. Zion, Deer Creek, Ill.
Kaltreider.- Howard, was born Mar. 2, 1883; died Feb. 2, 1971; aged 87 y. 11 m. He was married to Claudia Landis, who preceded him in death in 1965. Surviving are 2 sons (Clarence and Raymond), 2 daughters (Mrs. Naomi Black and Mrs. Marion Herr), 4 brothers, and 2 sisters. Funeral services were held at the Stony Brook Mennonite Church, York, Pa., in charge of B. L. Bucher and Richard Danner.
Martin.- John E., son of Eldon and Anna (Newcomer) Martin, was born Nov. 14, 1949; died in an automobile accident on his way home from I-W work in Washington, Jan. 21, 1971; aged 21 y. 2 m. 7 d. Surviving are 2 sisters (Rita-Mrs. Larry Steffee and Elva), 2 brothers (Jerry and Joel), and his paternal grandparents (Clarence and Esther Martin). Funeral services were conducted at the Stony Brook Mennonite Church, York, Pa., in charge of B. L. Bucher and Ralph Miller.
Murray.- Elmer F., son of the late John Franklin and Barbara (Neff) Murray, was born near Shipshewana, Ind., June 12, 1889; died in the Genesee Memorial Hospital, Batavia, N.Y., from complications resulting from a broken hip, Feb. 11, 1971; aged 81 y. 7 m. 30 d. On Nov. 24, 1911, he was married to Lydia Ann Hooley, who survives. Also surviving are 14 children (Gerald, Joella-Mrs. Crist Troyer, Elmer, Jr., Gladys-Mrs. Elmer Peebles, Grace-Mrs. A. B. Nelson, Ruth-Mrs. Daniel Mawhinney, Blanche-Mrs. Ralph Hartzler, Franklin, Joseph, Doris-Mrs. G. H. Klingelsmith, Orpha-Mrs. Ray Miller, John, Paul, and Shirley-Mrs. Floyd Miller), 42 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Anna Pyser, Mrs. Zoa Hagerty, and Mrs. Mary Ford). Two brothers, James and Clarence, preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Clarence Center Mennonite Church, in charge of Howard S. Bauman and D. Edward Diener; interment in the Good Cemetery, Clarence, N.Y.
Rediger.- Mary, daughter of Ben and Lena (Schlegel), Kremer, was born at Milford, Neb., July 13, 1894; died suddenly at the Hand County Memorial Hospital, Miller, S.D., Feb. 10, 1971; aged 76 y. 6 m. 28 d. On Jan. 8, 1914, she was married to William Rediger, who preceded her in death July 15, 1968. She is survived by 2 daughters (Mrs. Roy Stutzman and Mrs. Wayne Miller), 5 sons (Millerd, Maurice, Wayne, Dale, and Harley), 32 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Warren Eicher), and 3 brothers (Will, Earl, and Clarence Kremer). Funeral services were held Feb. 13, with Val Swartzendruber officiating; interment in the Miller, S.D., Cemetery.
Saltzman.- Daniel, son of Henry and Katharine (Steider) Saltzman, was born at Milford, Neb., Aug. 29, 1889; died of kidney and heart failure at Shenk's Nursing Home, Wellman, Iowa, Feb. 7, 1971; aged 81 y. 5 m. 9 d. On Dec. 25, 1912, he was married to Helen Suiter, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Elmer, Wilfred, and Joseph), 2 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Mervin Lamoraux and Vera-Mrs. Eber Diener), 18 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (William, Jesse, and Alvin), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Elizabeth Kennel and Mrs. Mary Steckley). One son, Harold, preceded him in death. He was a member of the Wellman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 10, in charge of Ron Kennel and Max Yoder; interment in the Wellman Cemetery.
Schlabach.- Noah N., son of the late Noah J. and Mary Ann (Hershberger) Schlabach, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, May 30, 1900; died in his sleep at his home in Sugarcreek, Ohio, Oct. 19, 1970; aged 70 y. 4 m. 19 d. He was married to Mattie Slabaugh, who preceded him in death in 1952. He was later married to Erdene Hochstetler, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Arlene-Mrs. David Lehman), 3 sons (Robert N., Willis N., and Ivan N.), five stepsons (Lynn, Donald, Jay, Ken, and Stan Hochstetler), 8 grandchildren, 11 step-grandchildren, 4 sisters, and 2 brothers. Three sisters and 4 brothers preceded him in death. He was a member of the Farmerstown Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church Oct. 21, in charge of Homer Kandel and Paul R. Miller; interment in the Farmerstown Church Cemetery.
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Fox.- Clarence S., son of the late John S. and Lizzie (Stahl) Fox, was born Nov. 29, 1904; died Jan. 26, 1971; aged 66 y. 1 m. 27 d. He was married to Sallie Horning, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Lloyd H., Willis H., Grace-Mrs. David Burkholder, Erma-Mrs. Henry Garman, Eugene H., and Marlin H.), 21 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mabel-Mrs. Harry Keiffer, Katie-Mrs. Enock Brubaker, Emma, and Anna-Mrs. Ezra Stauffer), and 2 brothers (Edwin S. and Harvey S.). He was a member of the Red Run Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Bowmansville Mennonite Church Jan. 28, in charge of H. Arthur Good, Luke Weaver and J. Paul Graybill.
Heath.- Harry E., was born in Monroe County, Mich., Sept. 24, 1894; died at the Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Feb. 17, 1971; aged 76 y. 4 m. 23 d. In August 1915 he was married to Minnie Schroeder, who preceded him in death in 1920. On Oct. 17, 1932, he was married to Alice Counts, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Carl Ditmer and Mrs. Harriet Robinson), 2 grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of the Prairie Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 20, in charge of Russell Krabill and J. D. Graber; interment in the Prairie Street Cemetery.
Miller.- Freda L., daughter of Jess R. and Susie (Yoder) Brunk, was born in McPherson County, Kan., Dec. 14, 1910; died of cancer at Nampa, Idaho, Feb. 13, 1971; aged 60 y. 1 m. 30 d. On Apr. 24, 1932, she was married to Floyd E. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Floyd, William, Edward, and R Keith), 4 daughters (Nadine-Mrs. Clifford Miller, Rita-Mrs. Emerson Miller, Connie-Mrs. Terry Nofziger, and Bonnie-Mrs. Robert Gerig), 12 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Willard E. and Ivan E. Brunk), one sister (Velma-Mrs. Clifford Hartzler), 2 stepbrothers (Jay and Claude Miller), and 5 stepsisters (Mrs. Elta Burkholder, Mrs. Ethel Miller, Mrs. Ruth Eash, Mrs. Mary Hochstedler, and Mrs. Odena Hostetler). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Nampa, Idaho, where funeral services were held Feb. 17, in charge of Eugene Blosser; interment in the Kohlerlawn Cemetery, Nampa.
Nofziger.- Rex L., son of Lee and Madelyn (Ferris) Nofziger, was born at Wauseon, Ohio, Nov. 30, 1951; died at Waldron, Mich., after an illness of one year, Feb. 19, 1971; aged 19 y. 2 m. 19 d. He is survived by his parents, 2 sisters (Jo-Mrs. Allen Wyse and Debbie) one brother (Allen), his fiancee (Barb Cox), his maternal grandmother (Mrs. Rex Ferris), and his paternal grandmother (Mrs. Edna Nofziger). He was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 22 in charge of Earl Stuckey, Max Allen, and Art 0'Dell; interment in the Evergreen Cemetery, Ransom, Mich.
Schweitzer.- Homer, son of David and Laura (Stutzman) Schweitzer, was born at Milford, Neb., Mar. 28, 1904; died unexpectedly at Phoenix, Ariz., Feb. 9, 1971; aged 66 y. 10 m. 12 d. On Feb. 9, 1928, he was married to Nettie Jantzi, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Evelyn-Mrs. Delmar Roth, Ramona-Mrs. Herman Keizer, and Aria-Mrs. Harley Stutzman), 9 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Roland, Clayton, and Elmer), 3 sisters (Mrs. Mary Beckler, Mrs. Ida Roth, and Mrs. Barbara Stutzman). He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, and one sister. He was a member of the Wood River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, with Sam Oswald and Cloy Roth officiating; interment in the church cemetery.
Shank.- Clara M., daughter of George M. and Amanda (Selbright) Yohe, was born Sept. 12, 1877; died at the Golden Age Nursing Home, Hanover, Pa., Dec. 13, 1970; aged 93 y. 3 m. 1 d. On Apr. 6, 1905, she was married to Jacob D. Shank, who preceded her in death Sept. 15, 1963. Surviving are 3 sons (Melvin J., Amos D., and John H.), 3 daughters (Grace A. Shank, Virgie-Mrs. Martin E. Weaver, and Anna-Mrs. Aaron Bange), 25 grandchildren, 35 greatgrandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Lillie Robert). She was a member of the Hanover Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Bairs Church Dec. 16, in charge of Richard Danner, James Danner, and Richard Herr; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Swartzendruber.- Arthur, was born at Ont., Canada, Nov. 12, 1908; died unexpectedly of a heart attack, Feb. 18, 1971; aged 62 y. 3 m. 6 d. His wife ----- preceded him in death, Jan. 22, 1969. Surviving are one son (A. Warren Swartzendruber), one daughter (Mrs. Frances Ratliff), one granddaughter, one sister (Adeline-Mrs. Marion Shetler), and 2 brothers (Allen and Emanuel Swartzendruber). He was a member of the Seventh Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Stone Funeral Home, Upland, Calif., Feb. 22, in charge of Roger Richer; interment in Bellvue Mausoleum Ontario, Calif.
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Baer.- Anna, daughter of Justice and Barbara (Brown) Baer, was born Aug. 14, 1876; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Jordan, Adah, Pa., Dec. 25, 1970; aged 94 y. 4 m. 11 d. Surviving are 4 daughters (Mrs. Charles Jordan, Corinne-Mrs. Harold Coffman, Brenda-Mrs. John Kantes, and Naomi-Mrs. Peter Palko), 2 sons (Charles and James), 26 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Masontown (Pa.) Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Grant R. Townsend Funeral Home, in charge of Carl Opel; interment in the Masontown Church Cemetery.
Bitterman.- Walter, was born near Odessa, Russia, Apr. 18, 1905; died of heart complications, Feb. 14, 1971; aged 65 y. 9 m. 27 d. Surviving are one brother (Theodore). He was a member of the Duchess Mennonite Church, Duchess, Alta. Funeral services were held at the Smith Funeral Home, in charge of Charles Ramer and Stanley Shantz; interment in the Brooks Cemetery.
Clemmer.- John Landis, son of Joseph R. and Hannah (Landis) Clemmer, was born in Towamencin Twp., Pa., July 22, 1885; died of a heart attack while visiting relatives at Sellersville, Pa., Feb. 7, 1971; aged 85 y. 6 m. 16 d. He was married to Ella Hunsberger. Surviving are 4 sons (Markley, Erwin, Nelson, and Horace), 22 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Harry Felty, Mary Clemmer, and Mrs. Durrell Moyer), and one brother (Norman L.). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church of Norristown. Funeral services were held at the Towamencin Mennonite Church Feb. 11, in charge of Paul Hackman and Harold Weaver; interment in the Towamencin Cemetery.
Erb.- John, son of John and Mary Elizabeth (Hankey) Erb, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Apr. 22, 1893; died at the Mennonite Home for the Aged, Rittman, Ohio, Dec. 27, 1970; aged 77 y. 8 m. 5 d. He is survived by one brother (William). He was a member of the Crown Hill Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Grosser Funeral Home, Orrville, Ohio, Dec. 29, in charge of Wilmer Hartman, Noah Hilty, and Frank Sturpe; interment in Paradise Cemetery, Smithville, Ohio.
Hoffman.- William G., son of David and Mary (Gehman) Hoffman, was born at Palm, Pa., Feb. 22, 1886; died of heart failure at Zieglersville, Pa., Feb. 9, 1971; aged 84 y. 11 m. 18 d. He was married to Emma G. Musselman, who preceded him in death, June 10, 1964. Surviving are 3 daughters (Helen-Mrs. Russell Kratz, Martha-Mrs. Allen Walter, and Emma-Mrs. Clarence Mack), 6 sons (William Harold, Lester, Henry, Melvin, Russell, and Herbert), 22 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Harvey G.). Five children preceded him in death. He was a member of the Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 12, in charge of Willis Miller and John Lapp; interment in Salford Mennonite Cemetery.
Landes.- Isaiah Tyson, son of Irvin and Mary (Tyson) Landes, was born in Skippack Twp., Pa., Aug. 23, 1894; died after a lengthy illness at Harleysville, Pa., Feb. 20, 1971; aged 76 y. 5 m. 28 d. On June 27, 1915, he was married to Susan Alderfer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Kathryn-Mrs. Matthew Kolb, Dorothy A.-Mrs. Willis Miller, and Thelma-Mrs.Jesse Mack), 18 grandchildren, 6 greatgrandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Harvey Alderfer, Mrs. Norman Reinford. and Mrs. Eugene Kerr), and one brother (Henry Landes). Two daughters (Margaret and Ruth) and one son (Abraham) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 24, in charge of John E. Lapp and Clayton Swartzentruber; interment in the Salford Mennonite Cemetery.
Landis.- Gloria Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Landis, Landisville, Pa., was born and died at the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 14, 1971. Surviving are 3 brothers and one sister (Daniel, Steven, Michael, and Marie), her paternal grandmother (Mrs. Anna Landis), and the maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. D. Paul Hershey). A private burial service was held at Mellinger's Cemetery, Lancaster, Pa.
Longenecker.- Annie B., daughter of George and Emma (Bechtold) Lehman, was born near Middletown, Pa., Aug. 5, 1882; died of heart failure at Marietta, Pa., Mar. 3, 1971; aged 88 y. 6 m. 26 d. On June 13, 1909, she was married to Samuel L. Longenecker, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Erma-Mrs. Herbert K. Maust, Esther-Mrs. Andrew K. Stoner, and Anna Lois-Mrs. Elmer S. Miller), 3 sons (A. Lehman, G. Mervin, and Harold L.), 21 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Steelton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Elizabethtown Mennonite Church Mar. 6, in charge of Clarence E. Lutz, Russell J. Baer, and William Yovanovich; interment in Shope Mennonite Cemetery, Highspire, Pa.
Miller.- Annie, daughter of John and Mary (Zehr) Albrecht, was born near Wellesley, Ont., June 16, 1883; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 31, 1971; aged 87 y. 7 m. 15 d. In 1902 she was married to Joseph Miller, who preceded her in death, February 1954. Surviving are 3 sons (Herbert, Clarence, and Lincoln), one daughter (Mary Ann-Mrs. Aaron Boshart), 13 grandchildren, 31 greatgrandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Katie Jantzi and Lavina Albrecht). She was preceded in death by one daughter, one brother, and 4 sisters. She was a member of the Maple View Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 4, with Chris 0. Erb and Alvin Leis in charge; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Nichols.- Minor, son of Andrew and Clara (Minar) Nichols, was born at Doster, Mich., Nov. 11, 1886; died of a heart attack at his home near Smithville, Ohio, Jan. 31, 1971; aged 84 y. 2 m. 20 d. On Oct. 4, 1911, he was married to Lola Ames, who preceded him in death. On July 14, 1967, he was married to Luella Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Carla Anne-Mrs. Wilbur Tibbetts), 2 grandsons, and one great-grandson. He was a member of the Souderton Mennonite Church, Souderton, Pa. Funeral services were held at the Gresser Funeral Home, Orrville, Ohio, Feb. 1, in charge of Wilmer J. Hartman and Noah E. Hilty and at Marshall and Gren Chapel, Plainwell, Mich., Feb. 3; interment in Hillside Cemetery, Plainwell, Mich.
Saner.- Henry W., son of John A. and Phoebe (Wert) Saner, was born in Juniata Co., Pa., Sept. 15, 1921; died at the Lewistown, Pa., Hospital, Jan. 1, 1971; aged 49 y. 3 m. 16 d. On Feb. 14, 1943, he was married to Anna E. Graybill, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Harold and Kenneth), 4 daughters (Ruth Ann-Mrs. Darwin Apple, Phyllis-Mrs. Clyde Moyer, Sandra-Mrs. Robert Brubaker, and Evelyn), 2 grandchildren, his mother, 3 brothers (Ralph, Clair, and Roy), and 2 sisters (Ruth-Mrs. George Wortman and Mary Ella). He was preceded in death by his father, one brother (John), and one sister (Anna). He was a member of the Lost Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 5, in charge of Donald Lauver and Raymond Lauver; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Steiner.- Ruth, daughter of Harvey and Edith (Rickert) Metzler, was born near Columbiana, Ohio, July 5, 1911; died suddenly of a heart attack at her home near Wadsworth, Ohio, Jan. 27, 1971; aged 59 y. 6 m. 22 d. On June 15, 1935, she was married to James Steiner, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Geneva-Mrs. David Smucker, Eleanor-Mrs. Marion Yoder, and Marilyn), one son (Gerald), 6 grandchildren, and four sisters (Mrs. Rena Cullar, Mildred-Mrs. John Steiner, Sarah, and Laura). She was a member of the Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 30, in charge of Aden J. Yoder and at the Midway Church, Columbiana, Ohio, Jan. 31, in charge of Ernest Martin and Richard Bartholomew; interment in the Midway Church Cemetery.
Yoder.- Allie Mae, daughter of Jonathon and Malinda (Kauffman) Yoder was born in Logan Co., Ohio, July 20, 1890; died after a series of strokes at the Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio, Feb. 26, 1971; aged 80 y. 7 m. 6 d. On July 27, 1929, she was married to J. Oliver Yoder, who died in October 1955. Surviving are one daughter (Roselle-Mrs. Clair Kauffman) and 3 stepchildren (Seba-Mrs, Forrest Kanagy, Lydia Belle-Mrs. Ferman Kraybill, and Roy Yoder). She was predeceased by one stepson (Clarence Yoder), one stepdaughter (Edna Pearl, who died in early childhood, and one brother (Chris), She was a member of the Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 1, in charge of Eldon King and George Fissel; interment in the South Union Cemetery.
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Brenneman.- Anna Elizabeth, daughter of James and Christie Knight, was born at New Providence, Pa., Jan. 17, 1895; died at her home at New Danville, Pa., after a lingering illness, Feb. 12, 1971; aged 76 y. 26 d. On Dec. 14, 1922, she was married to John S. Brenneman, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Ruth-Mrs. Clair White), 5 sons (John, Clair, Paul, Wilmer, and Elvin), 17 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Mary Lefever, Mrs. Suie Brubaker, and Ethel Knight), and 3 brothers (Galen, George, and Harry). An infant son (Melvin) preceded her in death. She was a member of the New Danville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 16. in charge of David Thomas, Elias Groff, and Jay Garber; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Buehler.- Ada, daughter of Albert and Anna (Shantz) Habermehle, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., Dec. 17, 1906; died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 14, 1971; aged 64 y. 28 d. On Dec. 12, 1931, she was married to Norman Buehler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Floyd, Murray, and Vincent), one daughter (Verda-Mrs. Stanley Cook), 8 grandchildren, one brother (Leonard), and 7 sisters (Vera-Mrs. Eli Bauman, Edna, Erma-Mrs. Elvin Drudge, Ida, Beatrice-Mrs. Edward Feick, Alice-Mrs. Ralph Weber, and Doris-Mrs. William Ermel). She was a member of the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 17. in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in the Three Bridges Cemetery, St Jacobs, Ont.
Gardner.- Levi C., son of Gottleib and Mary (Miller) Gardner, was born near Trail, Ohio, Oct. 12, 1878; died at the Dunlap Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, Mar. 8, 1971; aged 92 y. 4 m. 24 d. On Jan. 11, 1902, he was married to Edna Yakely, who preceded him in death on July 29, 1962. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Erma Mast), 6 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Harvey). One son (Raymond) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Berlin Mennonite Church on Mar. 11, in charge of Paul R. Miller and Paul Hummel; interment in the Berlin Cemetery.
Gingerich.- Simon, son of Joseph C. and Catharina (Swartzendruber) Gingerich, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, July 15, 1882; died at the Parkview Home, Wayland, Iowa, Mar. 7, 1971; aged 88 y. 7 m. 20 d. On Oct. 25, 1904, he was married to Lena Schlatter, who preceded him in death in 1968. Surviving are one son (Earl), 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Joe and Ezra), and one sister (Emma). A daughter (Mildred Faye) preceded him in death in 1927. On April 19, 1908, he was ordained minister for the Sugar Creek congregation, and on Oct. 16, 1916, he was ordained bishop. He served as Moderator of General and District Conference, and for 10 years as President of the Mennonite Publication Board. He was a member of the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 10, in charge of Willard Leichty and Vernon S. Gerig; interment in nearby cemetery.
Huber.- Emma L., daughter of David and Hettie (Shenk) Burkholder, was born July 9, 1883; died at Amelia, Va., Mar. 5, 1971; aged 87 y. 7 m. 24 d. On Oct. 20, 1907, she was married to Joseph E. Huber, who preceded her in death 2 1/2 years ago. She is survived by 3 sons (Aaron, Daniel, and Ornan), 2 daughters (Gladys and Dorothy-Mrs. Walter Weaver), 14 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Lewis A.). She was a member of the Tourist Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Pilgrim Mennonite Church, Amelia, Va., Mar. 7, and at the Tourist Mennonite Church, Sarasota, Fla., Mar. 9; interment in Sarasota Memorial Park.
Lehman.- Roger B., son of Kenneth and Cleo (Yousey) Lehman, was born Dec. 23, 1954; died at the House of the Good Samaritan, Watertown, N.Y., as a result of injuries sustained when struck by a car in front of his home at Lowville, N.Y., Jan. 29, 1971; aged 16 y. 1 m. 6 d. Besides his parents, he is survived by one sister (Anne), one brother (Noel), and a foster sister (Marilyn Platt). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 1, in charge of Abram Clemens; interment in the church cemetery.
Martin.- Aaron A., son of B. Frank and Annie (Mohler) Martin, was born in East Earl Twp., Pa., Jan. 14, 1902; died in East Earl Twp., of a ruptured main artery. Mar. 4, 1971; aged 69 y. 1 m. 18 d. On May 12, 1921, he was married to Anna E. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Evelyn-Mrs. Clarence Groff, Erma-Mrs. Horace Martin, and Mildred-Mrs. Roy Leaman), 15 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mrs. Mabel Weaver, Mrs. Anna Mary Gehman, Lydia-Mrs. Aaron Weaver, and Erma-Mrs. Aaron Sensenig), and 2 brothers (Clayton M. and Paul M.). He was a member of the East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Weaverland Church on Mar. 8, in charge of James M. Shank and Ira B. Landis; interment in the Weaverland Cemetery.
Roggie.- Elmer J., son of John A. and Beatrice Hersch (Nafziger) Roggie, was born at Martinsburg, N.Y., Dec. 13, 1932; died of a blood clot at the Grand Junction Hospital, Colo., Jan. 16, 1971; aged 38 y. 1 m. 3 d. On Aug. 30, 1955, he was married to Muriel Louise Zehr, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Judith, Carol, Elaine, Darlene, Wanda Sue, and Karl Elmer), his father, 3 sisters (Esther-Mrs. Gilbert Lehman, Mary-Mrs. Johnnie Lyndaker, and Ellen), and 2 brothers (James and David). He was a member of the Glenwood Springs Mennonite Church, Glenwood Springs, Colo.; interment in Colorado.
Sauder.- Sarah, daughter of Solomon and Magdalena (High) Housser, was born in South Cayuga, Ont., Mar. 12, 1884; died at Elmira, Ont., Dec. 11, 1970; aged 86 y. 8 m. 29 d. On Dec. 20, 1916, she was married to Ezra Sauder, who died Mar. 26, 1959. Surviving are one sister (Lena-Mrs. Earl Feick), 3 brothers (Vernon, Lewis, and Clayton), and 20 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Aaron and Ezra). She was a member of the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 13, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery.
Short.- Malinda, daughter of Nathaniel and Anna (Gearig) Aschliman, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, April 2, 1883; died at Archbold, Ohio, Mar. 2, 1971; aged 87 y. 11 m. On Dec. 18, 1902, she was married to Amandus Short, who preceded her in death on July 17, 1959. Surviving are 2 daughters (Kathryn-Mrs. Jesse Nofziger and Fannie-Mrs. Vern Gisel), 5 sons (Nathaniel, Willis E., Jesse L., Paul, and Lawrence), 27 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren. One daughter, Mary, preceded her in death in 1913. She was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 5, in charge of P. L. Frey and Ellis Croyle; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.
Stahly.- Nellie, daughter of James and Elizabeth (Weber) McGowen, was born at Nappanee, Ind., Aug. 10, 1881; died of a heart attack at the Goshen Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Feb. 11, 1971; aged 89 y. 6 m. 1 d. On Aug. 18, 1904, she was married to Harvey Stahly, who preceded her in death, Jan. 15, 1969. Surviving are 4 sons (Ward, Ralph, Paul, and Lamar), 12 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the N. Main Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 14, in charge of Norman Lyndaker and H. F. North; interment in the Union Center Cemetery.
Steria.- Lena, daughter of Chris and Mary (Nofteier) Roggie, was born at Belfort--- Aug. 1, 1881; died at the Lewis Co. Hospital, Lowville, N.Y., Feb. 21, 1971; aged 89 y. 6 m. 20 d. On Nov. 4, 1906, she was married to David Steria, who preceded her in death, on Nov. 19, 1959. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Leon Zehr), 4 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 5 sisters (Mrs. Katherine Moshier, Mary-Mrs. Samuel Moshier, Rose, Veronica, and Martha), and 3 brothers (Joseph, John, and Samuel). She was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Croghan Church on Feb. 24, in charge of Joseph J. Nafziger, Vernon Zehr, and Milton Zehr; interment in Croghan, N.Y.
Ulrich.- John Y., son of John and Mary (Yancey) Ulrich, was born at Croghan, N.Y., Nov. 25, 1881; died at his home in Beaver Falls, N.Y., Feb. 23 1971; aged 89 y. 2 m. 29 d. He is survived by his wife, Esther (Steiner) Ulrich, one daughter (Mrs. Norene Vinkler), and one grandson. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Evangelical Baptist Church, Croghan, N.Y., with John Widrich officiating.
Weaver.- Mary E., daughter of David and Julia (Hoover) Hershey, was born in Salisbury Twp., Pa., Aug. 25, 1886; died at East Earl, Pa., Feb. 18, 1971; aged 84 y. 5 m. 24 d. On Nov. 24, 1910, she was married to Clayton W. Weaver, who preceded her in death on Nov. 28, 1958. Surviving are 4 daughters (Esther-Mrs. David Hurst, Elva-Mrs. Paul Bowman, Elsie-Mrs. Harvey Witmer, and Mae), 2 sons (Hershey and Lloyd W.), 28 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Laura-Mrs. Horace W. Martin and Edna-Mrs. Ross Girvin), and 3 brothers (Frank, David, and John). She was a member of the Weaverland Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 20, in charge of J. Paul Graybill and Alvin G. Martin; interment in the church cemetery.
Weidman.- Frank G., son of Jacob and Fannie (Gingrich) Weidman, was born in Rapho Twp., Nov. 14, 1889; died at the Lancaster Osteopathic Hospital, after an illness of several months on Feb. 27, 1971; aged 81 y. 3 m. 13 d. He was married to Ella H. Stoner, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Catherine-Mrs. Phares Aument, Mrs. Helen Booth, and Erma-Mrs. Raymond Miller), one son (Frank), and 11 grandchildren. He was a member of the Mt. Joy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 2, in charge of H. Raymond Charles and Henry W. Frank; interment in the Kraybill Cemetery, Mt. Joy, Pa.
Yoder.- Effie T., daughter of Jacob and Ella (Byler) King, was born at Belleville, Pa., Sept. 13, 1916; died at the Lewistown Hospital, Lewistown, Pa., Feb. 24, 1971; aged 54 y. 5 m. 11 d. On Oct. 22, 1939, she was married to Aaron S. Yoder, Jr., who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mary Ellen), 3 sons (Leonard, Richard, and Ronald), and 3 sisters (Verna-Mrs. Erie Renno, Ruth, Lydia-Mrs. Joseph W. Yoder). She was preceded in death by one brother (Paul L.). She was a member of the Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 26, in charge of Louis Peachey, John B. Zook, and Harold Buckwalter; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.
Yoder.- Lyle Eldon, son of Eli and Esther (Brenneman) Yoder, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, May 14, 1914; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, from complications resulting from an auto accident 7 weeks earlier, Mar. 7, 1971; aged 56 y. 9 m. 21 d. On Feb. 14, 1937, he was married to Velma Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Phyllis-Mrs. Frances Litwiller and Zelda-Mrs. Marvin Stoltsfus), 2 sons (Wilford and Kenneth), his parents, 7 grandchildren, 5 brothers, and 3 sisters. He was a member of the East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 9, in charge of J. John J. Miller; interment in the East Union Cemetery.
Zehr.- Barbara, daughter of Christian and Fannie (Stalter) Sutter, was born at Hopedale, Ill., June 15, 1878; died at the Hopedale Nursing Home, Mar. 8, 1971; aged 92 y. 8 m. 21 d. On Jan. 16, 1898, she was married to Emanuel Zehr who died in 1965. Surviving are 4 daughters (Mrs. Lena Guth, Mrs. Emma Litwiller, Mrs. Alma Schrock, and Mrs. Lydia Ripper), one son (Albert), 15 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Lee, Elmer, and Harvey), and one sister (Mrs. Louisa Zehr). One daughter, 2 sisters, and 6 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Hopedale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 10, in charge of Ivan Kauffmann; interment in the Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery.
Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana