Bowman, Noah C., son of Noah G. and Susanna (Good) Bowman, was born Oct. 25, 1886; died Apr. 6, 1971; aged 84 y. 5 m. 12 d. He was married to Lizzie Sauder, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Alta - Mrs. Alvin Nagle, Elsie - Mrs. Alvin Martin, Esther - Mrs. Leroy Horst, Florence - Mrs. Lester Groff, and Margaret - Mrs. Martin Fry), one son (Aaron), 42 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, one brother (William), and one sister (Sallie Redcay). He was a member of the Bowmansville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 10, in charge of H. Z. Good, Ben Weaver, and Wilmer Leaman; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Burckhart, Irene, daughter of Andrew M. and Frances (Kreider) Burckhart, was born near Orrville, Ohio, Mar. 29, 1921; died at the Wooster Community Hospital, Wooster, Ohio, Feb. 27, 1971; aged 49 y. 10 m. 29 d. She is survived by one brother (LeRoy) and 2 sisters (Elsie - Mrs. Leo Mast and Anna Mae - Mrs. Clair Lehman). She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister (Esther - Mrs. Melvin Rohrer), and 2 brothers (Ira and Elmer). She was a member of the Martins Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 2, in charge of Willard Shertzer and Stanford Mumaw; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Carpenter, Cheryl Ann, daughter of James and Faith (Swartzentruber) Carpenter, was born at Sturgis, Mich., Dec. 15, 1967; died at Sturgis, Mich., Memorial Hospital as a result of an automobile accident a few days earlier, Apr. 12, 1971; aged 3 y. 3 m. 27 d. She is survived by her parents and one brother (Mitchell). Funeral services were held at the Locust Grove Mennonite Church Apr. 14, in charge of Dean Brubaker; interment in the church cemetery.

Carpenter, Tamara Sue, daughter of James and Faith (Swartzentruber) Carpenter, was born at Sturgis, Mich., Oct. 15, 1960; was fatally injured in an automobile accident near Centerville, Mich., Apr. 8, 1971; aged 10 y. 5 m. 23 d. Surviving are her parents, one sister (Cheryl Ann), and one brother (Mitchell). Funeral services were held at the Locust Grove Mennonite Church Apr. 10, in charge of Dean Brubaker; interment in the church cemetery.

Eby, Mervin, son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Wenger) Eby, was born in St. Joseph Co., Ind., Mar. 9, 1886; died at the Elkhart Nursing Home, Elkhart, Ind., Mar. 4, 1971; aged 84 y. 11 m. 23 d. On Dec. 9, 1905, he was married to Goldie Bemiller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Vada - Mrs. Harvey Fink, Esther - Mrs. Russel Wenger, and Helen - Mrs. Irvin Grabill), 3 sons (Everett, Wayne, and Russel), 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Ira, Ralph, and Jacob). He was a member of the Olive Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 7, in charge of Richard Hostetler and Ivan Weaver; interment in the Olive Cemetery.

Nyce, Lizzie, daughter of Henry and Lizzie (Landis) Clemens, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., Apr. 25, 1905; died of leukemia at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Mar. 16, 1971; aged 65 y. 10 m. 19 d. In June 1926 she was married to Edwin N. Nyce, who preceded her in death May 22, 1969. Surviving are 3 sons (Harold, Cleon, and Walter), 13 grandchildren, 6 sisters (Lavina - Mrs. William Delp, Naomi - Mrs. Paul Ruth, Mary - Mrs. Paul Alderfer, Cora - Mrs. Linneaus Kulp, Mrs. Katie Hagey, and Mrs. Eva Delp, and 2 brothers (Rhine and Samuel Clemens). One brother and one sister preceded her in death. She was a member of the Spring Mount Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Salford Mennonite Church Mar. 20, in charge of Henry Ruth and Nelson Reinford; interment in the Salford Cemetery.

Spicher, Aaron S., son of Samuel and Martha (Zook) Spicher, was born at Belleville, Pa., Apr. 3, 1896; died at Kalona, Iowa, from a coronary occlusion, Mar. 30, 1971; aged 74 y. 11 m. 27 d. On Sept. 8, 1921, he was married to Cleora Ropp, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Samuel), 2 daughters (Geneva - Mrs. Orville Yoder and Donnabel - Mrs. Dalton Hostetler), 7 grandchildren, and one brother (Jesse). He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers (Joseph and George), and one grandchild. He was a member of the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 2, in charge of Dean Swartzendruber and Robert K. Yoder; interment in the church cemetery.

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Boettger, Lydia, daughter of Abraham and Anna (Hembling) Wideman, was born in Osceola Co., Iowa, Mar. 17, 1895; died of cancer at Tofield, Alta., Apr. 13, 1971; aged 76 y. 27 d. On Dec. 23, 1913, she was married to William H. Boettger, who preceded her in death Mar. 18, 1963. Surviving are 5 sons (Edgar, Harold, Marvin, Eldon, and Orvin), 23 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Ivy and Menno), and one sister (Mary Ann - Mrs. Lee Roth). She was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 16, with Paul Voegtlin and Milo D. Stutzman in charge; interment in the Salem Church Cemetery.

Byler, Barbara, daughter of Abiah and Lydia (Zook) Byler, was born at Belleville, Pa., Jan. 1, 1889; died at Belleville, Pa., Mar. 30, 1971; aged 82 y. 2 m. 29 d. Surviving are one brother (Jess D.) and 2 sisters (Mary and Ella Longenecker). She was preceded in death by one sister (Annie Mayer) and 3 brothers (David J., Rufus, and Levi). She was a member fo the Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 1, in charge of John B. Zook, Elrose Hartzler, and Erie Renno; interment in the Locust Grove Cemetery.

Farver, Iva, daughter of Albert and Martha (Hostetler) Farver, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, Aug. 18, 1889; died of complications following surgery at Orrville, Ohio, Mar. 25, 1971; aged 81 y. 7 m. 7 d. Surviving is one brother (Paul Farver) with whom she made her home. She was a member of the Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 27, in charge of Lotus Troyer; interment in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

Habecker, Mattie Ellen, daughter of Levi N. and Catherine (Hostetler) Haverstick, was born near Washington Boro Pa., Mar. 4, 1868; died after a brief illness, Mar. 27, 1971; aged 103 y. 23 d. On May 1, 1906, she was married to John C. Habecker, who preceded her in death July 20, 1950. She is survived by one daughter (Esther M. Longenecker) with whom she resided, 2 granddaughters, and two great-grandsons . She was a member of the Habecker Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 30, in charge of Ivan D. Leaman and Christian B. Charles; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Hostetler, John F., son of Emanuel and Elizabeth (Cripe) Hostetler, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Oct. 12, 1879; died at the Lagrange Co. Hospital, Lagrange, Ind., Apr. 6, 1971; aged 91 y. 5 m. 25 d. On Apr. 12, 1903, he was married to Clara Miller, who preceded him in death Oct. 15, 1964. Surviving are 2 daughters (Delsie - Mrs. Roy Hooley and Catherine - Mrs. Wilbur Miller), one son (Wilbur M.), 10 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and one sister (Mrs. Ross Kitson). One daughter (Jennie - Mrs. John Yoder) and 3 grandchildren preceded him in death. He was a member of Forks Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 9, in charge of Sylvester R. Haarer; interment in Bontrager Cemetery.

Kropf, Harvey Elmer, son of John and Charity (King) Kropf, was born in Garden City, Mo., Dec. 1, 1883; died at Lebanon Community Hospital, Lebanon, Ore., Apr. 14, 1971; aged 87 y. 4 m. 13 d. On Jan. 14, 1906, he was married to Polly Miller, who preceded him in death in 1952. Surviving are 3 sons (Ivan, Allen, and Calvin), 3 daughters (Mabel - Mrs. Uriah Roth, Charity Kropf, and Pauline - Mrs. Emmanuel Gerig), and 2 brothers (Chauncey and Roy). He was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 17, in charge of Paul D. Brunner; interment in the Zion Cemetery.

Mast, Fannie R., daughter of Levi B. and Elizabeth (Hartzler) Yoder, was born in Belleville, Pa., Jan. 12, 1878; died Mar. 31, 1971; aged 93 y. 2 m. 19 d. On Jan. 13, 1901, she was married to Isaac S. Mast, who preceded her in death, Aug. 24, 1955. Surviving are 2 sons (Timothy and Isaac), 3 daughters (Mrs. Charity Jones, Mrs. Ruth Roth, and Eunice L. Mast with whom she resided), 23 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, one brother (Levi H. Yoder), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Emma Schnell and Mrs. Elizabeth Woodiwiss). She was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Atglen, Pa. Funeral services were held at the Conestoga Mennonite Church, Morgantown, Pa., Apr. 3, in charge of Abner G. Stoltzfus and Aaron F. Stoltzfus; interment in Pine Grove, Elverson, Pa.

Sarco, Nancy Ruth, daughter of Michael J. and Fannie (Kauffman) Sarco, was born at Hagerstown, Md., July 8, 1944; died of cancer at Harrisonburg, Va., Dec. 25, 1970; aged 26 y. 5 m. 17 d. She is survived by her parents, 3 brothers (David, Daniel, and Michael, Jr.) and one sister (Sue - Mrs. Charles Woodard). She was a member of the Park View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 28, 1970, in charge of Ira E. Miller; interment in Weavers Cemetery.

Scarpholt, Jens Larsen, was born in Lynsaa near Saby, Denmark, Apr. 2, 1884; died at his home in Glendive, Mont., Apr. 12, 1971; aged 87 y. 10 d. He came to the United States at the age of 21. On June 29, 1943, he was married to Clara Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Lars, Erik, Arne, and Gorm), 2 daughters (Trena - Mrs. Glen Koehn and Maren), 4 grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren and one stepsister (O'Lene Marie Larsen). He was a member of the Red Top Mennonite Church, were funeral services were held, in charge of Elmer Borntrager and Floyd Kauffman; interment in the Red Top Cemetery.

Shenk, Laura E., foster daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. B. King, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, June 16, 1898; died Mar. 27, 1971; aged 72 y. 9 m. 11 d. On Apr. 30, 1916, she was married to Jacob B. Shenk, who survives. Also surviving are 7 daughters (Irene - Mrs. Lester Cook, Mrs. Alice Dye, Doris -Mrs. Harold Hjelmsted, Laura Ann - Mrs. Kenneth King, Norma - Mrs. Allen Snyder, Ruth - Mrs. Ivan Amstutz, and Charlene - Mrs. Marvin Schrock), 21 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the East Holbrook Mennonite Church, Cheraw, Colo., where funeral services were held Mar. 30, in charge of H. James Martin; interment in the church cemetery.

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Bachman, Arthur H., son of Peter and Elizabeth (Dellenbach) Bachman, was born at Cazenovia, Ill., Apr. 27, 1892; died of arterial cirrhosis at Washington Nursing Center, Apr. 22, 1971; aged 78 y. 11 m. 25 d. On June 7, 1914, he was married to Ida Sutter, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Earl and Louis), 5 daughters (Verna - Mrs. Wilson Gingerich, Violet - Mrs. Donald Davis, Sr., Dorothy - Mrs. Clarence Sims, Betty - Mrs. George Miller, and Ethel - Mrs. Elmer Litwiler), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Lena Fenton and Mrs. Pearl Jackson). Three brothers and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 25, in charge of Milo Kauffman and J. W. Davis; interment in Harmony Cemetery.

Bishop, Ida, daughter of Henry and Kathryn (Hartzel) Hess, was born at Hilltown, Pa., May 27, 1886; died of cardiac failure at Telford, Pa., Apr. 26, 1971; aged 84 y. 10 m. 30 d. On Jan. 26, 1907, she was married to Warren A. Bishop, who preceded her in death, Apr. 30, 1951. Surviving are 3 daughters (Marion - Mrs. Henry Gross, Luella, and Ruth), 4 sons (Jacob, Gilbert, Darwin, and Webster), 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. One son (Willard) died in infancy. She was a member of the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, were funeral services were held Apr. 29, in charge of David F. Derstine, Jr.; interment in the church cemetery.

Erb, Clarence, son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian L. Erb, was born at Cassel, Ont., Nov. 1, 1905; died at Stratford, Ont., Apr. 26, 1971; aged 65 y. 5 m. 25 d. On Sept. 29, 1931, he was married to Leah Luella Boshart, who survives. Also surviving are one son (James), 3 daughters (Shirley - Mrs. Russell Marlow, Norma - Mrs. Keith Cardiff, and Diane - Mrs. Allan Fuller), 9 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Curtis, Elton, and Lloyd), and 2 sisters (Lavina - Mrs. Peter Bender, and Violet - Mrs. Elgin Roth). He was preceded in death by two sisters. He was a member of the Tavistock Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 29, in charge of Wilmer Martin and Henry Yantzi. Interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.

Grove, Jacob A., son of John and Elizabeth (Shank) Grove, was born at Greencastle, Pa., July 17, 1884; died of a heart condition at Clearview Nursing Home, Hagerstown, Md., Apr. 25, 1971; aged 86 y. 9 m. 8 d. On Nov. 20, 1906, he was married to Florence Strite, who preceded him in death, May 10, 1963. Surviving are 2 sons (Harold C. and Roy A.), 3 daughters (Ella E. Baer, Mary D. Ebersole, and Mildred Sollenberger), 18 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (John F., Luther, and Ross). One son, Irvin, preceded him in death. He was a member of the Cedar Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 27, in charge of Nelson L. Martin, Harold A. Lehman, and J. Ralph Wenger; interment in the church cemetery.

Kline, Mason Walter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Kline, was born at Wardensville, W. Va., Mar. 31, 1884; died at Harrisonburg, Va., Apr. 25, 1971; aged 87 y. 25 d. In 1907 he was married to Lydia Heishman, who preceded him in death, Mar. 18, 1968. Surviving are 3 sons (H. Stanley, Virgil T., and N. Winfred). He was a member of the Crest Hill Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held a the Chicago Avenue Mennonite Church, Apr. 28, in charge of Samuel Janzen and J. Ward Shank; interment in Woodbine Cemetery.
Leed, Jacob M., son of Jacob S. and Elizabeth (McHugh) Leed, was born May 30, 1890; died Apr. 12, 1971; aged 80 y. 10 m. 12 d. On Nov. 6, 1913, he was married to Ada M. Leaman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Helen - Mrs. T. J. Fritchey and Betty - Mrs. M. R. Cannon), 2 sons (Jacob R. and Richard), 14 grandchildren, and one sister (Winona Leed). He was a charter member of the Lititz Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 15, in charge of Elam B. Stauffer, Lester B. Wenger, and Melvin H. Lauver; interment in Hess Cemetery, Lititz, Pa.

Plank, Oscar V., son of John J. and Elizabeth (Greenawalt) Plank, was born at Topeka, Ind., Aug. 23, 1886; died of pneumonia at Fountain View Place, Elkhart, Ind., Apr. 24, 1971; aged 84 y. 8 m. 1 d. On Aug. 20, 1910, he was married to Alice Beck, who preceded him in death July 4, 1963. Surviving are 3 daughters (Eba- Mrs. Roy Phillips, Irene - Mrs. Orville Blosser, and Florence - Mrs. Franklin Mishler), 2 sons (Kenneth and John), 14 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Middlebury, Ind., where funeral services were held Apr. 27, in charge of Samuel J. Troyer; interment in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Topeka, Ind.

Schlabach, Lorenzo F., son of Shem and Sarah (Swartzentruber) Schlabach, was born in Koskioski Co., Ind., Mar. 17, 1890; died at Greenwood, Del., Apr. 13, 1971; aged 81 y. 27 d. On Oct. 30, 1913, he was married to Polly A. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 10 children (Walter E., Loyd, Paul, Mary - Mrs. Clayton Bender, Martha - Mrs. Gerald Tucker, Frederick, Timothy, Titus, Evangel Schlabach, and Pollyanna - Mrs. John Eby), 40 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Elias and Ezra). He was a member of the Greenwood Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of John Mishler and David Miller; interment in the Greenwood Church Cemetery.

Walls, Minnie, daughter of Ezra and Emma (Lenhart) Neff, was born in Sugarcreek, Ohio, Aug. 27, 1892; died at Ravenna Memorial Hospital, Mar. 27, 1971; aged 78 y. 7 m. On Sept. 6, 1919, she was married to Joseph Walls, who survives. Also surviving is one brother (Mahlon Neff). They shared their home with 3 foster children. Six sisters and 2 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Plainview Mennonite Church, Aurora, Ohio, where funeral services were held, with David Miller and Eugene Yoder in charge; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Schrock, Serenus, son of Daniel and Ida (Aeschliman) Schrock, was born at Middlebury, Ind., Feb. 12, 1901; died following a brief illness, Apr. 13, 1971; aged 70 y. 2 m. 1 d. On June 12, 1924, he was married to Melinda Ropp, who died Mar. 16, 1959. On Jan. 23, 1960, he was married to Mabel Mast, who died Nov. 11, 1964. On July 29, 1968, he was married to Dora Nofziger, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Gladys - Mrs. Wayne Nofziger, Ilva - Mrs. Maurice Stuckey, Verda - Mrs. Donald Rupp, Annabelle - Mrs. Leroy Rupp, and Mary Lou), one son (Donald), 28 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Cletus, Elmer, Waldo, and Glen) and 3 sisters (Leona - Mrs. Henry Shetler, Mabel - Mrs. Harvey Swartzendruber, and Pricilla Shetler). Two grandchildren preceded him in death. He was a member of the Pine Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Central Mennonite Church, Apr. 17, in charge of D. Wyse Graber, Roy Sauder and Dale Wyse.

Weldy, Arthur W., son of Jacob I. and Rhoda (Landis) Weldy, was born at Wakarusa, Ind., June 26, 1896; died at the Goshen (Ind.) General Hospital, Apr. 18, 1971; aged 74 y. 9 m. 22 d. On Apr. 14, 1917, he was married to Martha Holdeman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Lois - Mrs. Lowell Marks, Vivian - Mrs. Chester Shrock, and Verna - Mrs. George Cross), 2 sons (Mearl and Max Weldy), 17 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 3 brother (Eldon J., Myron D., and Dwight E. Weldy), and one sister (Bertha - Mrs. Lee Harter). Funeral services were held at the Pleasant View Mennonite Church, Apr. 21, in charge of John Steiner and Harold Myers; interment in the Pleasant View Cemetery.

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Byler, Barbara B., daughter of Abiah and Lydia (Zook) Byler, was born near Belleville, Pa., Jan. 1, 1889; died Mar. 30, 1971; aged 82 y. 2 m. 29 d. She is survived by 2 sisters (Mary S. Byler and Mrs. Ella Longenecker) and one brother (Jesse D.). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers (Levi, David, and Rufus). She was a member fo the Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 1, in charge of Erie Renno, John B. Zook, and Elrose Hartzler; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.

Dickel, Katie Ellen, daughter of Abner and Amanda (Gingerich) Kinsinger, was born at Wellman, Iowa, July 6, 1898; died after a long illness at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, May 1, 1971; aged 72 y. 9 m. 25 d. On Nov. 14, 1918, she was married to Daniel Dickel, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Beulah - Mrs. Robert E. Yoder), 3 sons (Cleo, Donald, and Marvin), 13 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Vernie and Ira), and one sister (Nettie - Mrs. Omar Brenneman). She was a member of the East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 3, in charge of J. John J. Miller; interment in the East Union Cemetery.

Hershberger, Daniel N., son of Noah and Suzanna (Eash) Hershberger, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Sept. 11, 1884; died at Howard Co., Ind., Apr. 20, 1971; Aged 80 y. 7 m. 9 d. On July 31, 1913, he was married to Elizabeth Sommers, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Mildred Whetstone, Ima Overholt, Letha Stuckey, and Doris Robbins), 18 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Jacob Hershberger). One son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Howard-Miami Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 23, in charge of Harold Mast and Clayton Sommers; interment in the Mast Cemetery.

Kreider, Nora H., daughter of Henry and Mary (Hummer) Shenk, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Sept. 19, 1895; died at United Zion Home, Lititz, Pa., Apr. 25, 1971; aged 75 y. 7 m. 6 d. On Oct. 17, 1916, she was married to John W. Kreider, who preceded her in death, June 7, 1967. Surviving are one daughter (Anna Mary - Mrs. Harvey K. Shoemaker), 4 sons (Walter S., Eugene S., Lester S., and John Henry), 14 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Risser Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 28, in charge of Paul Ruhl and Clarence E. Lutz; interment in the church cemetery.

Mast, Perry, son of Jacob and Caroline (Stuber) Mast, was born in Miami Co., Ind., Aug. 20, 1882; died in Miami Co., Ind., Mar. 9, 1971; aged 88 y. 6 m. 29 d. In 1905 he was married to Arie King, who died in 1937. In 1944 he was married to Rilla Shrock, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Paul, Leo, and Clark), one stepson (Laurel Shrock), 4 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Howard-Miami Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 12, in charge of Harold Mast and Emanuel Hochstedler; interment in Rankin Cemetery.

Meyer, Harold J., son of Ben C. and Maude (Wyse) Meyer, was born Feb. 27, 1913; died at his home near Wayland, Iowa, May 2, 1971; aged 58 y. 2 m. 5 d. On May 28, 1936, he was married to Aldine Sutter, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (LeRoy, Stanley, and Larry), 5 grandsons, and 2 brothers (Doand and Dean). He was preceded in death by one son (Rodney) and 2 sisters (Maxine and Kathryn). He was a member of the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 4, in charge of Vernon S. Gerig and Walter Neufeld; interment in the nearby cemetery.

Roth, Uriah Amos, son of Daniel and Amanda (Kauffman) Roth, was born at Woodburn, Ore., Jan. 27, 1907; died at his home near Canby, Ore., May 3, 1971; aged 63 y. 3 m. 6 d. On June 14, 1931, he was married to Mabel Kropf, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Doris Roth), 2 sons (Donovan and Kenneth), 3 sisters (Mary - Mrs. Chris Hofstetter, Sadie Roth, and Beulah - Mrs. John Fretz), and 3 brothers (Joel, Noah, and Nathan). He was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 6, in charge of Paul D. Brunner; interment in the Zion Church Cemetery.

Strite, Mary Magdelena, daughter of Amos and Margaret (Shank) Martin, was born near Hagerstown, Md., Nov. 16, 1893; died at the Virginia Mennonite Home, Harrisonburg, Va., Apr. 14, 1971; aged 77 y. 4 m. 29 d. On Dec. 19, 1911, she was married to Edgar I. Strite, who preceded her in death Nov. 24, 1963. Surviving are one son (Lewis Edgar), 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one brother (J. D. Earl Martin). A daughter (Helen Eby) preceded her in death July 9, 1959. She was a member of Reiffs Mennonite Church. A memorial service was held at the Lindsey Funeral Home, Harrisonburg, Va., Apr. 15, and at Reiffs Mennonite Church, Hagerstown, Md., April 16, in charge of Irvin S. Shank, Nelson H. Martin, and Reuben E. Martin; interment in the adjacent cemetery.

Weaver, Amzey D., son of Menno and Minnie (Hartman) Weaver, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Feb. 26, 1897; died of a malignant brain tumor, at the Americana Nursing Home, Elkhart, Ind., Apr. 20, 1971; aged 74 y. 1 m. 25 d. On June 29, 1919, he was married to Bessie Grosh, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (James O., Howard M., Harold L., Donald R., and Richard A.), 14 grandchildren, 5 brothers (Harvey, Samuel, Harry, Walter, and Max), and one sister (Mrs. Mabel Brown). He was a member fo the Prairie Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 22, in charge of Russell Krabill; interment in the Prairie Street Cemetery.

Wilkes, Blanche, daughter of Frederick and Mary (Groff) James, was born in Hagerstown, Md.; died Mar. 21, 1971; aged 71 years. She is survived by her husband (Earl W. Wilkes), 4 daughters (Mrs. Helen Halston, Loretta Cogan, Evelyn Smith, and Virginia Scott), 2 sons (Robert and Gene), 33 grandchildren and one brother (Howard James). She was a member of the Cambridge Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of J. Paul Graybill and George Reed; interment in Churchtown Cemetery.

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