Birky, Anna, daughter of Joel and Magdalene Bechler, was born in Zurich, Canada, Mar. 29, 1889; died at her home Dec. 10, 1972; aged 83 y. 8 m. 11 d. On Jan. 11, 1912, she was married to William Birky, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Mrs. Bonita Schrag, Mrs. Frank Ventura, Mrs. Don Hartzler, Mrs. Harold Bless, and Mrs. Frances Whitmer), one son (Lee), 19 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Hopewell Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Samuel S. Miller and John F. Murray; interment in the Hopewell Cemetery.

Chupp, Elmer, son of David and Mary (Smucker) Chupp, was born near Mt. Eaton, Ohio, Oct. 13, 1915; died of an apparent heart attack in his home near Barrs Mills, Ohio, Dec. 1, 1972; aged 57 y. 1 m. 17 d. On Nov. 19, 1936, he was married to Mattie Schlabach, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Ida - Mrs. Nelson Yoder, Mary - Mrs. John Raber, Katie - Mrs. Ezra Stutzman, Betty - Mrs. Earl Smallwood, Barbara - Mrs. Allen Shaw, and Levi), 18 grandchildren, 2 sisters, one half sister, and his stepmother. He was a member of the Longenecker Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 3, in charge of Albert C. Slabach and Moses Miller; interment in the Longenecker Cemetery.

Kratz, Ella A., daughter of Samuel G. and Sarah (Sampey) Delp, was born in Hilltown Twp., Pa., Feb. 9, 1882; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Dec. 10, 1972; aged 90 y. 10 m. 1 d. She was married to Ulysses K. Kratz, who preceded her in death Mar. 31, 1948. Surviving are 3 stepdaughters (Mary B. Kratz, Martha B. Berndt, and Sallie - Mrs. Webster M. Benner) and 3 stepsons (Abram B., Samuel B., and Henry B. Kratz). She was a member of the Franconia Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home, in charge of Marvin Anders and Curtis Bergey; interment in the Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.

Lebold, Catharine, was born at New Hamburg, Ont., Apr. 1, 1893; died at Tavistock, Ont., Dec. 7, 1972; aged 79 y. 8 m. 6 d. On Dec. 28, 1905, she was married to Christian Lebold, who preceded her in death on Feb. 5, 1964. Surviving are one son (Lloyd), 3 daughters (Wilma - Mrs. Elmer Albrecht, Ruby - Mrs Stanley Wagler, and Minerva - Mrs. Maurice Witzel), 19 granchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters. She was a member of the East Zorra Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 10, in charge of Newton L. Gingrich and Henry Yantzi; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Leichty, Dave, son of Jake and Katie (Stoll) Leichty, was born in Davis Co., Ind., Aug. 9, 1901; died at his home at St. Joe, Ind., Nov. 25, 1972; aged 71 y. 3 m. 16 d. On Aug. 4, 1935, he was married to Mary Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Victor), one daughter (Karen - Mrs. Raymond Hensinger), and one borther (Sam). He was a member of the Cuba Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 28, in charge of James L. Miller, John Yoder, and Ralph Yoder; interment in Yaggy Cemetery, Grabill, Ind.

Miller, Percy J., son of Josiah and Magdalena Miller, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Sept. 17, 1897; died at the Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen, Ind., Nov. 18, 1972; aged 75 y. 2 m. 1 d. On Feb. 1, 1920, he was married to Artie Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Anna Grayce - Mrs. Ernest Hooley, Paul J., and Ruby - Mrs. John Eberly), 16 granchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one brother (Irwing J.), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Orpha Nelson, Alta - Mrs. Perry Berkey, Mrs. Clara Berkey, and Rachel - Mrs. Samuel Miller). He was preceded in death by one grandson and one sister (Mable Lambright). He served in the ministry at the Shore Mennonite Church for 35 years until retiring because of failing health.

Moyer, Elmer M., son of Abram K. and Mary (Musselman) Moyer, was born in Salford Twp., Pa., Sept. 21, 1903; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Dec. 8, 1972; aged 69 y. 2 m. 17 d. He was married to Sadie Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Raymond), one daughter (Marie - Mrs. Charles B. Benner), 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Sallie M. Kulp). He was a member of the Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 11, in charge of Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Musser, Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel and Mary (Leinbach) Musser, was born July 16, 1879; died Dec. 4, 1972; aged 93 y. 4 m. 17 d. She was married to Reuben B. Musser, who preceded her in death in 1940. She is survived by 2 sons (Paul M. and James), one daughter (Martha - Mrs. Ammon White), 6 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Sallie Gehman and Hattie Musser). She was a member of the Bowmansville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 6, in charge of Benjamin F. Weaver and Warren Good; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Oswald, Ida Ann, daughter of William and Elizabeth Miller, was born at Berlin, Ohio, Oct. 31, 1887; died suddenly at her home near Aurora, Ohio, Dec. 6, 1972; aged 85 y. 1 m. 6 d. On Aug. 28, 1909, she was married to Albert W. Oswald, who preceded her in death May 17, 1937. Surviving are 4 sons (J. Myron, Orie, Oren, and Marcus), one daughter (Vera - Mrs. Fred Harrison), 16 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one brother (Roy Miller), and one sister (Mrs. Lydia Kretsinger). She was a member of the Aurora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 9, in charge of David F. Miller; interment in the church cemetery.

Penner, Sherry Denise, daughter of Charles H. and Sharon (Mullet) Penner, was born at Princeton, Ill., Mar. 22, 1966; died of pneumonia at Princeton, Ill., Nov. 30, 1972; aged 6 y. 8 m. 8 d. Surviving are one sister (D'Ann), paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Helmuth Penner), and maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mullet). Funeral services were held at Willow Springs Mennonite Church on Dec. 2, in charge of Don Heiser and Vern Penner; interment at Willow Springs Cemetery.

Ressler, Martha, daughter of Henry and Mary (Henry) Groff, was born in Conestoga Twp., Pa., June 24, 1883; died at Prince Fredrick, Md., June 17, 1972; aged 88 y. 11 m. 24 d. In 1904 she was married to Elmer K. Goodman, who preceded her in death in 1910. In 1918 she was married to Joseph A Ressler, who died Jan. 7, 1938. Surviving are one son (James Goodman), one daughter (Myrtle - Mrs. Walter Wertz), 2 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Masonville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Gundel Funeral Home, Conestoga, Pa., in charge of Christ Charles; interment in Highville Cemetery, Lancaster, Pa.

Rocke, Ella, daughter of Samuel and Katie (Albrecht) Zimmerman, was born in Tiskilwa, Ill., Sept. 6, 1883; died at Princeton, Ill., Dec. 5, 1972; aged 89 y. 2 m. 29 d. On Jan. 23, 1907, she was married to Benjamin Rocke, who preceded her in death on Nov. 13, 1954. Surviving are 4 children (Lloyd, Eldon, Vernon, and Lorene), 8 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Willow Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 8, in charge of Don Heiser and Robert Harnish; interment in the Willow Springs Cemetery.

Weaver, Luke E., was born in Harper, Kan., Oct. 27, 1899; died Dec. 3, 1972; aged 73 y. 1 m. 6 d. He was married to Mary ______, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Kenneth, Lyle, Harold, Robert, and William), 14 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, one sister (Ruth Stewart), and 4 brothers (Paul, John, Dan, and Perry). He was preceded in death by a daughter (Ruth Ann). He was a retired Mennonite minister. Funeral services were held at Gable's Sunrise Chapel on Dec. 6, in charge of Marcus Smucker.

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Hamilton, John S., son of James and Emma (Snyder) Hamilton was born at Elmira, Ore., May 1, 1896; died at Pykiet Manor Rest Home, Harper, Kans., Dec. 2, 1972; aged 76 y. 7 m. 1 d. On Oct. 20, 1929, he was married to Mary Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 3 brothers (Jim, Jess, and Joe), and 3 sisters (Hannah, Phoebe, and Ruth - Mrs. Perry Troyer). A son (William James) died in infancy. He was a member of the Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 5, in charge of Robert O. Zehr; interment in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

Kennel, Emma, daughter of C. R. and Magdalena (Swartzendruber) Kennel, was born at Tavistock, Ont., Dec. 20, 1885; died of a heart attack in Mennonite Home, Albany, Ore., Dec. 8, 1972; aged 86 y. 11 m. 18 d. Surviving is one brother (John Kennel). She was a member of the Fairview Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Fisher Funeral Home, Albany, Ore., Dec. 11, in charge of Verl E. Nofziger; interment in Riverside Cemetery, Albany.

Robinson, Merritt M. H., son of William and Lydia (Singer) Robinson, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., July 16, 1904; died unexpectedly at Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 18, 1972; aged 68 y. 5 m. 2 d. On Mar. 15, 1923, he was married to Barbara G. Lefever, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Merritt H., Jr., and Harold L.), 2 grandchildren, 2 stepgrandchildren, one brother (Larue), and 2 sisters (Reba - Mrs. John Martin and Velda - Mrs. Roy Wenger). He was a member of the East Chestnut Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Gundel Funeral Home, Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 21, in charge of James M. Shank; interment in the Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.

Steiner, Richard L., son of Frank and Edith (Gregory) Steiner, was born at Dalton, Ohio, Sept. 30, 1923; died of a stroke at the Akron City Hospital, Akron, Ohio, Dec. 6, 1972; aged 49 y. 2 m. 6 d. On Aug. 18, 1946, he was married to Anna E. Greguric, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, one daughter (Rhonda Sue), one son (Daryl), 4 sisters (Mrs. Dorothy Hershberger, Mrs. Marilyn Kauffman, Mrs. Marjorie Hackett, and Mrs. Janet Oswald), and 2 brothers (Franklin and Donald). He was a member of the Bethel Mennonite Church, Wadsworth, Ohio, where funeral services were held on Dec. 9, in charge of Aden J. Yoder and Roy Bucher; interment at Martins Mennonite Cemetery, Orrville, Ohio.

Yoder, Daniel Harold, son of Simon D. and Fanny (Weaver) Yoder, was born at Hubbard, Ore., June 13, 1913; died of cancer at Oregon City, Ore., Dec. 9, 1972; aged 59 y. 5 m. 26 d. On Nov. 9, 1941, he was married to Gladys Egli, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Harold, Norman, Edward, and Kenneth), 2 daughters (Hilda - Mrs. Mike Aeschliman and Mary Jane), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Elva January and Mrs. Naomi McCormack). He was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 12, in charge of Paul Brunner, Louis Landis, and Ormel Chapin; interment in the Zion Mennonite Church Cemetery.

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Alderfer, Eva D., daughter of Harvey G. and Mary L. (Derstine) Cressman, was born in Hatfield, Pa., June 6, 1907; died at Fountainville, Pa., Dec. 17, 1972; aged 65 y. 6 m. 11 d. On Nov. 28, 1925, she was married to Nelson W. Alderfer, who survives. She was a member of the Doylestown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 21, in charge of Roy Bucher, J. Silas Graybill, and Joseph L. Gross; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Byer, Bertha Joyce, daughter of John and Bertha (Woods) Cleare, was born in Totonto, Canada, July 21, 1916; died of cancer at the Frick Community Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, Pa., Dec. 23, 1972; aged 56 y. 5 m. 2 d. On June 3, 1939, she was married to Lorne Byer, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Gary) , 3 daughters (Lorraine - Mrs. Freeman Hershberger, Joan - Mrs. Robert Bulebush, and Linda), 2 grandchildren, and one brother (Harry Cleare). She was preceded in death by a daughter (Betty Irene). She was a member of the Scottdale Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Murphy Funeral Home, Scottdale, Pa., Dec. 24, in charge of Gerald Studer, and at the Wideman Mennonite Church, Markham, Ont., Dec. 27, in charge of Gerald Studer and Paul Martin.

Coates, Donald Lee, son of Alpha A. and Carrie (Stansberry) Coates, was born July 25, 1922; died at the age of 50 y. 4 m. 17 d. On Feb. 14, 1948, he was married to Betty Lyons, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Donald, Jr., and Scott J.), one daughter (Carol L.), 2 brothers (Alpha Earl and James S.), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Eva Hartzler, Mrs. Carolyn Vandiver, and June Coates). He was a member of the Logsden Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 12, in charge of Roy Roth and Larry Bardell; interment in the Pacific View Memorial Gardens, Newport, Ore.

Cullar, Elmer, son of Jonas and Rebecca (Lehman) Cullar, was born in Columbiana, Ohio, Sept. 4, 1891, died at the Salem Convalescent Center, Salem, Ohio, Oct. 20, 1972; aged 81 y. 1 m. 16 d.  On Dec. 24, 1915, he was married to Cora Metzler, who survives.  Also surviving are 2 daughters (Myrna - Mrs. Albert Lewis and Wanda Cullar).  One daughter (Verna) preceded him in death in 1917.  Funeral services were held at the Midway Mennonite Chjurch on Oct. 22, in charge of Rod Weber and John Bartholomew; interment in the Midway Cemetery.

Grove, Fred H., son of John and Emma Grove, was born at Cullom, Ill., Mar. 11, 1895; died at Lincoln Commmunity Hospital, Hugo, Colo., Dec. 4, 1972; aged 87 y. 3 m. 23 d. On Feb. 1, 1917, he was married to Alta Weaver who preceded him in death July 21, 1963. On July 15, 1967, he was married to Olga Low, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Ruby - Mrs. Archie Pearson), one grandson, 2 sisters (Gladys Grove and Mrs. Al Weaver), 4 stepchildren (Francis Low, Elizabeth - Mrs. Jerry Burns, Donald, and Raymond Low), 7 stepgrandchildren, and 3 step-great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the United Methodist Church on Dec. 7, in charge of Granville Smythe and Eldo Miller; interment in the Pershing Memorial Cemetery.

Heller, Florence N., daughter of Eli M. and Lydia (Weaver) Martin, was born in New Holland, Pa., Aug. 3, 1893; died following surgery at the Ephrata Community Hospital, Ephrata, Pa.,Oct 27, 1972; aged 79 y. 2 m. 25 d. On Sept. 12, 1914, she was married to Harlan B. Heller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Anna - Mrs. Rohrer Leaman, Kathryn - Mrs. John Landis, and Verna - Mrs. Martin Bomberger), 2 sons (Parke and Eugene), 23 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Elmer J. Martin). One daughter and one son died in infancy. She was a member of the Hammer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 29, in charge of Ira Good and Earl Wissler; interment in the church cemetery.

Maust, Sherman, son of Joseph J. and Lydia (Hochstetler) Maust, was born at Meyersdale, Pa., Aug. 7, 1902; died of cancer at his home in Cucamonga, Calif., Dec. 6, 1972; aged 70 y. 3 m. 29 d. On Nov. 27, 1924, he was married to Laura Kifper, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Willard J., Ronald D. and Dennis D.), one daughter (Shirley - Mrs. Dewayne Jantz), 9 granchildren, 3 sister (Mary - Mrs Dan Swartzendruber, Annie - Mrs. Ed Albrecht, and Barbara - Mrs. Henry Esch), and 5 brothers (Earl, Richard, Joe, Ed, and Henry Maust). He was preceded in death by 2 sister and one brother. In 1933 he was ordained to the ministry and served the Pigeon Mennonite Church, Pigeon, Mich., and the Seventh Street Mennonite Church, Upland, Calif. In 1947 he was ordained to the office of bishop. He was a member of the Seventh Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 9, in charge of Roger L. Richer, Donald Yoder, Donald King, and Stanley Weaver; interment in the Bellevue Mausoleum, Ontario, Calif.

Miller, Milferd W., son of Levi E. and Ella (Mast) Miller, was born in Millersburg, Ohio, June 20, 1901; died Nov. 9, 1972; aged 71 y. 4 m. 20 d. He was married to Florence K Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Dwight, Frank, Ben, and Willis Miller), 3 daughters (Mrs. Edna Moran, Mrs. Sue Williams, and Mrs Elsie Merchant), 29 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one brother (Frank Miller). He was a member of the Gulfhaven Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 11, in charge of Lester Horst; interment in the Gulf Haven Cemetery.

Moyer, John Earnest, son of Preston E. and Sally K. Moyer, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Dec. 18, 1906; died of emphysema at the Ephrata Community Hospital, Ephrata, Pa., Dec. 14, 1972; aged 65 y. 11 m. 26 d. On Mar. 1, 1924, he was married to Carrie Beers, who preceded him in death. On Nov. 1, 1954, he was married to Dezna Albright Brokenshire, who died Dec. 12, 1967. Surviving are one son (Richard E. Moyer), 2 stepdaughters (Elva M. - Mrs. Melvin Seidel and Eleanor D. - Mrs. Paul Getz), and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Rock Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 16, in charge of Edward Kurtz, Walter Alderfer, and C. J. Kurtz; interment in the Maxatawny Cemetery.

Nofziger, Mattie, daughter of Samuel and Anna Sommers, was born near Stuttgart, Ark., July 14, 1894; died at Northcrest Nursing Home, Napoleon, Ohio, Dec. 16, 1972; aged 78 y. 5 m. 2 d. On Dec. 31, 1915, she was married to Harvey Nofziger who preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Kenneth E. and Harold M.), one daughter (Pauline - Mrs. Victor Coon), 2 sisters (Mrs. Ida Springer and Mrs. Della Nafziger), 16 grandchildren and one brother (Dan L. Sommers). She was a member of the North Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 19, in charge of Olen Nofziger; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.

Shantz, Annie, daughter of David and Elizabeth (Kanagy) Hostetler, was born in Mifflin Co. Pa., Mar. 22, 1885; died at the Latham Care Center, Bellefontaine, Ohio, Dec. 21, 1972; aged 87 y. 3 m. 29 d. She was married to Sylvester Ross, who preceded her in death in 1916. She was later married to Archie Hartzler, who died in 1960. She was married to John Shantz, who died Mar. 27, 1972. Surviving are 2 sons (Oliver Ross and John Hartzler), 2 daughters (Irene - Mrs. Aaron Kanagy and Orpha - Mrs. Russell Reed), 3 stepsons (Levi, Emory, and Andrew Hartzler), 2 stepdaughters (Ruth - Mrs. Boyd Lapp and Bertha - Mrs. Harley King), 39 grandchildren, and 49 great-grandchildren. One daughter, one son, 7 brothers, and 2 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 24, in charge of Eldon King; interment in the South Union Cemetery.

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Beck, Wilma E., daughter of Daniel S. and Emma (Gautsche) Wyse, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Sept. 29, 1905; died at her home in Wauseon, Ohio, Dec. 28, 1972; aged 67 y. 2 m. 29 d. On Oct. 28, 1926, she was married to Henry J. Beck, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Glenn, Rolland, and Randall), one daughter (Valetta - Mrs. Bill Stuckey), 3 sisters (Mrs. Fannie Frey, Mrs. Mary Short, and Alice - Mrs. Walter Richer), and 2 brothers (Ira and Walter Wyse). She was a member of the Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec 31, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche; interment at Pettisville, Ohio.

Bell, James E., son of Josiah and Margaret (McKee) Bell, was born at New Castle, Pa., May 5, 1886, died in Jameson Memorial Hospital, New Castle, Pa., Dec. 27, 1972; aged 86 y. 7 m. 22 d. On Apr. 26, 1917, he was married to Leah Lapp Spiker, who preceded him in death in 1959. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Mabel Shank and Mrs. Sadie Blosser), one son (John), one sister (Mrs. Annie McConaghy), 13 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. He was a member of the North Lima Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Seederly-Mong Funeral Home, Dec. 29, in charge of David Steiner and Richard Bartholomew; interment in the North Lima Mennonite Cemetery.

Crider, Crystal Dawn, daughter of Rodney and Carol (Combs) Crider, was born at harrisonburg, Va., July 18, 1972; died o f pneumonia at Charlottesville, Va., Dec 6, 1972; aged 4 m. 18 d. Surviving are her parents, one sister (Karen), and one brother (Matthew). Funeral services were held at the Salem Mennonite Church on Dec 8, in charge of Arland E. Schrock and Linden M. Wenger; interment in the Salem Mennonite Cemetery.

Hershberger, Ray M., son of Menno E. and Minnie (Yoder) Hershberger, was born at Grantsville, Md., Feb. 6, 1917; died of cancer at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Md., Jan. 4, 1973; aged 55 y. 10 m. 29 d. In 1943 he was married to Grace Miller, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Winston), one daughter (Maretta), one brother (Alvin), and 7 sisters (Mrs. Joel Beachy, Mrs. Cleamon Yommer, Mrs. Henry L. Yoder, Mrs. Simon Tice, Mrs. Philip Bender, Mrs. Grace Roberts, and Mrs. Melvin Yoder). He was a member of the Springs Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Jan. 6 in charge of John H. Kraybill and Walter C. Otto; interment in Springs Cemetery.

Lehman, Bertha, daughter of Edward J. and Mary (Heckman) Rhoads, was born in Conemaugh Twp., Pa., Mar. 17, 1887; died at Memorial Hospital, Oct. 11, 1972; aged 85 y. 6 m. 24 d. She was married to John J. Lehman, who preceded her in death, June 4, 1943. She is survived by 3 sons (Kenneth, John, and James), one daughter (Beula - Mrs. Robert Shaffer), 9 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Salone Rhoads). She was preceded in death by one infant daughter, 10 sisters, 2 half sisters, and one half brother. She was a member of the Thomas Mennonite Church, where funeral services were conducted on Oct. 14, in charge of Donald Speigle and Harry Shetler; interment in the church cemetery.

Martin, Alice G., daughter of Noah M. and Hettie (Gehman) Weber, was born in Brecknock Twp., Pa., Jan. 21, 1894; died at her home Dec. 12, 1972; aged 78 y. 10 m. 21 d. On Nov. 14, 1915, she was married to Aaron H. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Lucy W., Eather W. - Mrs. Lester W. Gehman, and Viola W. - Mrs. William M. Weaver), 4 sons (Paul W., Carl W., Weaver W., and Warren W.), 27 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Harry G., Abel G., and Edwin G.), and 3 sisters (Anna G. - Mrs. Enos Musser, Sallie G. - Mrs. Ivan Gehman, and Ella G. - Mrs. Paul Z. Martin). Two infant daughters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Gehman Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Bowmansville Mennonite Church on Dec. 15, in charge of H. Z. Good, Luke Horst, and Ben S. Zeist; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Miller, Jonas O., son of Oba J. and Maryann (Miller) Miller, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., July 13, 1906; died of a heart attack at Middlebury, Ind., Dec. 30, 1972; aged 66 y. 5 m. 17 d. He was married to Amanda Bontreger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Larry and Richard) and three brothers and four sisters (Ora O., Laura, Jesse, Viola - Mrs. Paul Gingerich, Diana - Mrs. Jay Miller, Mrs. Anna Mae Beachy, and Ira O). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Middlebury, Ind., where funeral services were held on Jan. 2, in charge of Samuel J. Troyer and Harold Yoder; interment in the Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury, Ind.

Nisly, Inez Faye, daughter of Alvin and Catherine (Kurtz) Nisly, was born at Canton, Ohio, July 24, 1959; died when struck by a car while walking in Hartville, Ohio, Dec. 30, 1972; aged 13 y. 5 m. 6 d. Surviving are 2 brothers (Kenneth and Randall), one sister (Wanda), and her maternal grandparents (Mose and Anna Kurtz). She was a member of the Hartville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 2, in charge of Richard F. Ross; interment in the Hartville Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Rohrer, Emma, daughter of Jacob and Anna (Neff) Rohrer, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Mar. 25, 1877; died at the Rittman Home for the Aged, Rittman, Ohio, Dec. 25, 1972; aged 95 y. 9 m. She was a member of the Bethel Mennonite Church, Wadsworth, Ohio, where funeral services were held on Dec. 28, in charge of Aden J. Yoder; interment in Maple Hill Cemetery.

Schweitzer, Ezra, son of Jacob and Phoebe (Erb) Schweitzer, was born at O'Neil, Neb., Aug. 23, 1891, died at Seward, Neb., Dec. 29 , 1972; aged 81 y. 4 m. 6 d. On Dec. 2, 1914, he was married to Gertrude Bender, who preceded him in death in March 1938. Surviving are 2 sons (John and Ezra, Jr.), 2 daughters (Ruth - Mrs. Robert Allen and Bonnie - Mrs. Wilbur Rossmiller), and 4 brothers (Emery, Homer, Bill, and Dan). Twin sons preceded him in death. He was a member of the Beth-El Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 31, in charge of John Willems; interment in the Milford Mennonite Cemetery.

Seibel, Leonard S., son of Michael and Sally (Schlott) Seibel, was born in Earl Twp., Pa., Sept. 2, 1877; died at Fairmount Rest Home, Ephrata, Pa., Dec. 27, 1972; aged 95 y. 3 m. 25 d. In 1898 he was married to Mary Weaver, who preceded him in death in 1939. In 1945 he was married to Anne Wise, who died in 1963. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mary Hufford and Kathryn Waid). One daughter, Florence Auker, preceded him in death. He was a member of the Ephrata Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 30, in charge of Wilbert Lind and J. Elvin Martin; interment in the Pike Mennonite Cemetery.

Smith, Susanna A., daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Musser) Brenneman, was born at Elida, Ohio, Oct. 2, 1883; died at Kay's Rest Haven, Delphos, Ohio, Nov. 30, 1972; aged 89 y. 1 m. 28 d. On Nov. 23, 1905, she was married to Perry Smith, who preceded her in death in March 1962. Surviving are 2 sons (Norman O. and Arthur C.) 3 daughters (Emma - Mrs. LeRoy Shirk, Mrs. Clara Dangler, and Ruth - Mrs. Norman Kraus), 21 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. One daughter (Esther - Mrs. James Burkholder) and one infant son preceded her in death. She was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 3, in charge of A. J. Metzler and Norman Kraus; interment in the Salem Cemetery.

Stauffer, Leo C., son of Joseph and Katie (Reil) Stauffer, was born in Milford, Neb., Mar. 12, 1907; died at Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 15, 1972; aged 65 y. 8 m. 3 d. On Aug. 21, 1929, he was married to Lena Springer, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Dwayne Lincoln), 3 daughters (Maxine - Mrs. Loye Banton, Vada - Mrs. Dan Sutter, and Rosalie), 5 sisters (Mrs. Anna Hershberger, Ada - Mrs. Clarence Stutzman, Mrs. Lillie Springer, Taphena - Mrs. Dan Jantzi, and Ruby - Mrs. Delmar Mast), and 4 brothers (Ray, Phillip, Leonard, and Wilton). He was preceded in death by one brother (Harry).

Stauffer, Ray J., son of Joseph and Katie (Reil) Stauffer, was born near Milford, Neb., Nov. 28, 1897; died at Seward Memorial Hospital, Dec. 31, 1972; aged 75 y. 1 m. 3 d. On Feb. 12, 1920, he was married to Frieda Rediger, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Richard), 4 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 3 brothers (Phillip, Leonard, and Wilton), and 5 sisters (Anna - Mrs. Dave Hershberger, Lily - Mrs. Jake Springer, Ada - Mrs. Clarence Stutzman, Taphena - Mrs. Dan Jantzi, and Ruby - Mrs. Delmar Mast). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Virginia), one great grandson, and 2 brothers (Harry and Leo). He was a member of the Bellwood Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 3, in charge of Herbert L. Yoder; interment in the Blue Mound Cemetery, Milford, Neb.

Swartzentruber, Sarah, daughter of Jacob M. and Marie (Ruby) Bender, was born in South Easthope, Ont., Jan. 15, 1890; died at Stratford, Ont., Dec. 22, 1972; aged 82 y. 11 m. 7 d. On Oct 19, 1911, she was married to Joel Swartzentruber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Elroy, Vernon, and Willis) and 2 daughters (Nelda - Mrs. Lavern Lichti and Katie - Mrs. Wilmer Wagler). One daughter (Selma - Mrs. Milt Litwiller) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Cassel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Church on Dec. 24, in charge of Vernon Zehr, Henry Yantzi, and Newton Gingerich; interment in the East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.

Umble, Omar K., son of John G. and Ada (Kauffman) Umble, was born near Atglen, Pa., Jan. 9, 1913; died Nov. 21, 1972; aged 59 y. 10 m. 12 d. He was married to Anna Lois Kurtz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Fred and Wendell), one daughter (Betty - Mrs. Robert Buckwalter), 5 grandchildren 5 brothers (Henry, Leon, John, Leroy, and Samuel), and 2 sisters (Mary - Mrs. Vernon Smoker and Ada Tuth - Mrs. Melvin Lapp). He was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 25, in charge of Herman Glick, Aaron F. Stoltzfus, and Charles Gogel; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Wagner, Katie, daughter of Isaac G. and Mary (Kauffman) Plank, was born at Danvers, Ill., Aug. 12, 1879; died at the Westmoreland Manor, Greensburg, Pa., Jan. 2, 1973; aged 93 y. 4 m. 21 d. On Oct. 2, 1923, she was married to David Wagner, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 4 stepdaughters. She was a member of the Mennnite Church. Funeral services were held at the Murphy Funeral Home, Scottdale, Pa., Jan. 4, in charge of Gerald C. Studer; interment in the Scottdale Cemetery.

Wingard, Katie, daughter of Jacob J. and Catherine (Blough) Wingard, was born in Cambria Co., Pa., Jan. 28, 1883; died Nov. 22, 1972; aged 89 y. 9 m. 25 d. She was the last member of a large family. A number of brothers and sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Weaver Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 25, in charge of Harry Y. Shetler and Harold E. Thomas; interment in Richland Cemetery.

Winger, Salome, daughter of Mose and Fanny (Foreman) Hallman, was born in Oxford Co., Ont., Nov. 4, 1884; died at the West Haldimand General Hospital, Hagersville, Ont., Dec. 15, 1972; aged 88 y. 1 m. 11 d. In 1915 she was married to Josiah Winger, who predeceased her Jan. 20, 1943. Surviving are one daughter (Lorna - Mrs. Ross Nagel), 5 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was a member of Rainham Mennonite Church, Selkirk, Ont. Funeral services were held at the Weidrick-Yeates Funeral Chapel, Fisherville, Ont., Dec. 18, in charge of Cyril K. Gingerich; interment in the E.U.B. Cemetery, Fisherville, Ont.

Yancey, Rosella M., daughter of Andrew B and Mary (Moser) Zehr, was born at Croghan, N.Y., Aug. 6, 1885; died of a heart attack at the Lewis Co., General Hospital, Lowville, N.Y., Nov. 6, 1972; aged 87 y. 3 m. On June 12, 1912, she was married to Edward E. Yancey, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Edna - Mrs. Samuel R. Zehr, Mary - Mrs. Abner Swartzentruber, Iva - Mrs. Clayton Yousey, Bertha - Mrs. Edward Roes, and Rosella - Mrs. Maurice Roes), 2 sons (Edward C. and Gerald M.), 40 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 sisters, 5 brothers, 2 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was a member of the Lowville Conservative Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Croghan Conservative Mennonite Church on Nov. 10, in charge of Vernon Zehr, Richard Zehr, and Joseph Nafziger; interment in the Croghan Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder, Mahlon S., son of Samuel C. and Barbara (Miller) Yoder, was born in Iowa Co., Iowa, Dec. 1, 1894; died in Wahington Care Center, Washington, Iowa, Dec. 24, 1972; aged 78 y. 23 d. On Aug. 30, 1924, he was married to Ida Kempf, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Clarence), and 2 sisters (Mary Slaubaugh and Lydia Marner). He was a member of the West Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 27, in charge of Emery Hochstetler, interment in the church cemetery.

Yoder Phineas J., son of Jacob V. and Elizabeth (Byler) Yoder, was born at Sugarcreek, Ohio, Sept. 21, 1891; died at Hartville, Ohio, Dec. 23, 1972; aged 81 y. 3 m. 2 d. On July 22, 1917, he was married to Martha Miller who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Mildred Hinda), 3 sons (Jacob W., George E., and Ivan), 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Mary Miller). He was a member of the Hartville Mennonite Church. Graveside services were held on Dec. 24 at the Mt. Peace Cemetery, Hartville, Ohio.

Yoder, Wesley, son of Noah and Lydia (Hostetler) Yoder, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Oct. 5, 1884; died Oct. 20, 1972; aged 88 y. 25 d. On Dec. 9, 1906, he was married to Adda Layman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Kermit, Kenneth, and Merle), 10 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Barbara Thomas). He was preceded in death by one brother, one son, 2 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was ordained deacon of the Blough Mennonte Church and served for over 60 years. He was a member of the Blough Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 23, in charge of Harry C. Blough and Elvin Holsopple; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Zehr, John H., son of Christian and Phoebe (Zehr) Zehr, was born at Flanagan, Ill., May 8, 1896; died at Fort Dodge, Iowa, Jan. 2, 1973; aged 76 y. 7 m. 25 d. On Dec. 10, 1919, he was married to Marie Wendt, who preceded him in death on Jan. 15, 1961. Surviving are 2 sons (Marvin and Melvin), one daughter (Mildred), 9 grandchildfen, and 2 brothers (Clarence and Elmer). He was a member of the Manson Mennonite Church, were funeral services were held on Jan. 4 in charge of Nick Stoltzfus and Walter Smeltzer; interment in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

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Bechtel, Elizabeth, daughter of Peter and Magdelan (Bauman) Ziegler, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., June 20, 1889; died at South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Galt, Ont., Dec. 21, 1972; aged 83 y. 6 m. 1 d. On Mar. 26, 1919, she was married to Milton A. Bechtel, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Elton, Orville, Roy, and Lester), 12 grandchildren, and one brother (Noah). A daughter (Hilda) and 2 brothers (Sylvester and Cyrenius) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Wanner Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 24, in charge of Herbert Schultz and Robert Johnson; interment in the Wanner Cemetery.

Birkey, Alvin R., son of Valentine and Phoebe (Good) Birkey, was born at Abilene, Kan., Nov. 13, 1891; died at the Burham City Hospital, Champaign, Ill., Jan. 3, 1973; aged 81 y. 1 m. 21 d. On Jan. 29, 1913, he was married to Amelia Zehr, who preceded him in death on Sept. 19, 1965. Surviving are 6 sons (Ellis, Marvin, Floyd, Carroll, Ivan, and Delmar), 2 daughters (Viola - Mrs. Harve Stacey and Margaret - Mrs. Verle Oyer), 24 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Katie - Mrs. Dan Zehr, Ada - Mrs. Glenn Foley, and Edna - Mrs. Harold Schertz), and 3 brothers (Joe, Joel, and Silas). He was preceded in death by one son (Roy), one grandchild, and 2 sisters. He was a member of the East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, Jan. 6, in charge of Irvin Nussbaum; interment in the East Bend Cemetery.

Gahman, Samuel S., was born at Bedminster Twp., Pa., Oct. 19, 1900; died of a heart attack, at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Oct. 9, 1972; aged 71 y. 10 m. 20 d. On Sept. 25, 1926, he was married to Bertha Swope, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Edna - Mrs. Kenneth Beck, A. Frances Gahman, and Ralph Gahman) and 5 brothers (Abram S., Pierson, Harvey, William, and Norman). He was a member of the Deep Run Mennonite East Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 13, in charge of Cleon Nyce; interment in the church cemetery.

Gahman, William, was born in Bedminster Twp., Pa., Dec. 17, 1908; died of a coronary at the Doylestown, Pa., hospital, Dec. 10, 1972; aged 63 y. 11 m. 23 d. On Jan. 19, 1928, he was married to Naomi Derstine who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Anna Mary - Mrs. Robert Detweiler, Emerson, Edward, Willard, Clifford, Clyde, Betty, and Ronald), and 4 brothers (Harvey, Pierson, Abram, and Norman). One brother, Samuel, preceded him in death, Oct. 9, 1972. He was a member of the Deep Run Mennonite East Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 13, in charge of Cleon Nyce; interment in the church cemetery.

Hershberger, Edna Marie, daughter of Jacob G. and Elizebeth (Brenneman) Marner, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Aug. 21, 1902; died of heart failure at Kalona, Iowa, Jan. 7, 1973; aged 70 y. 4 m. 17 d. On Aug. 22, 1923, she was married to Edward Hershberger, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Kenneth, Everett J., and James), 11 grandchildren, one sister (Katie - Mrs. Murrie Miller), and 4 brothers (Roy, Chris, Omar, and Walter). He was a member of the East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 10, in charge of Lonnie Yoder and J. John J. Miller; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

Hartman, Oscar Ervin, was born at Franklin, W.Va., Dec. 14, 1895; died as a result of injuries from a tractor accident, at his home at Broadway, Va., Nov. 29, 1972; aged 76 y. 11 m. 15 d. He was married to Lenora Crider, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Howard, George, and Charles). He was a member of the Bethel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Trissels Mennonite Church, in charge of J. Ward Shank and Earl R. Delp; interment in the Trissels Cemetery.

Horning, Elizabeth W., daughter of Aaron S. and Maria (Martin) Wenger, was born Mar. 17, 1895; died at the Ephrata Community Hospital, Ephrata, Pa., as a result of a car accident, married to Barton G. Horning, who preceded her in death in 1953. Surviving are 8 stepchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Fannie Huber and Alice Wenger), and 2 brothers (Eli D. and Addison Wenger). She was a member of the Red Run Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Bowmansville Mennonite Church, Dec. 29, in charge of Luke L. Horst and H. Arthur Good; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

King, Alta, daughter of Albert and Sophia (Youtzy) French, was born at McVeytown, Pa., Nov. 18, 1891; died of a stroke at Mattawana, Pa., Dec. 22, 1972; aged 81 y. 1 m. 4 d. In 1917 she was married to David D. King, who survivies. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Anna Mary - Mrs. Richard Smith, Esther - Mrs. Clyde Miller, and Eva King), 7 grandchildren, one foster grandchild, 5 great-grandchildren, 3 foster great-grandchildren, one sister (Carrie - Mrs. Harry Yoder), and one brother (John French). She was a member of the Mattawana Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 26, in charge of Newton Yoder, Sam Kauffman, and Truman Wyse; interment in the Pleasant View Cemetery.

Lichty, Lovina, daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Lichty) Bauman, was born in Elmira, Ont., May 23, 1892; died at Preston-Cambridge, Ont., Dec. 18, 1972; aged 80 y. 6 m. 25 d. On Dec. 11, 1917, she was married to Sidney Lichty, who preceded her in death on July 7, 1972. Surviving are 5 children (Gordon, Willard, Kenneth, Erma - Mrs. Clifford Swartz, Ada - Mrs. Omar Schwartzentruber), 8 grandchildren, one brother (Noah Bauman), and one sister (Adeline - Mrs. Levi Horst). She was a member of the Erb Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 21, in charge of Galen Johns and J. B. Martin; interment in Erb Street Cemetery.

Miller, Arie, daughter of Levi and Lydia (Miller) Miller, was born in Rolette, N.D., Dec. 19, 1923; died at her home of a heart attack, Dec. 2, 1972; aged 58 y. 11 m. 13 d. On June 12, 1966 she was married to David S. Miller who preceded her in death on May 28, 1968,. Surviving are 5 stepchildren (Delton, Thomas, and Max Miller; Naomi - Mrs. Dan Hostetler, and Dale Miller), 14 stepgrandchildren, 2 sister (Irma and Esther Miller), and one brother (Gideon Miller). She was a member of the Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 4, in charge of Vernon E. Bontreger; interment in Miller Cemetery.

Roth, Philip Dean, son of Vernon E. and Lois Roth, was born at Washington, Iowa, Feb. 18, 1951; died as a result of an automobile accident, Nov. 11, 1972; aged 21 y. 8 m. 23 d. He is survived by his parents, his maternal grandmother (Mrs Mabel Kauffman), 3 brothers (James, Lowell, and Stanley, and 3 sisters (Joanne - Mrs Roger Roth, Rebecca, and Marcia). He was preceded in death by one sister, Brenda.

Shantz, Ida, daughter of Joseph and Magdalene (Zimmerman) Steckly, was born at Beaver Crossing, Neb., May 11, 1899; died at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kan., Jan. 4, 1973; aged 73 y. 7 m. 24 d. On Dec. 14, 1916; she was married to Sam Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Edna Yoder), one son (Willard), 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 4 brother (Joseph, Harry, Alvin, and Floyd), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Lydia Eicher and Viola Steckly). Three daughters (Veretta, Verda, and Alberta) preceded her in death in infancy. She wa a member of the Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 6, in charge of Richard Yordy and James Hershberger; interment in Eastlawn Cemetery.

Stoltzfus, Lloyd Daniel, son of Daniel and Rosalie (Garber) Stoltzfus, was born at New Carlisle, Ind., Mar. 5, 1959; died as a result of a tractor-truck accident at Valparaiso hospital, Valparaiso, Ind., Jan. 3, 1973; aged 13 y. 9 m. 29 d. Surviving are his parents and 6 sisters (Priscilla - Mrs John Brown, Jean, Jane, Danile, Miriam, and Lois). He was a member of the Community Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 6, in charge of Elno W. Steiner and Etril J. Leinbach; interment in Highland Cemetery.

Yoder, Edwin J., son of Daniel J. and Emma C. Yoder, was born at Topeka, Ind., Dec. 2, 1889; died of cancer at Goshen, Ind., Dec. 17, 1972; aged 83 y. 15 d. On Jan. 22, 1913, he was married to Mollie Mae Stoltzfus, who preceded him in death on Aug. 25, 1932. On Mar. 13, 1934, he was married to Mary E. Shumaker, who survives. Surviving are 3 daughters (Genevieve - Mrs. John Friesen, Gladys - Mrs. Dewayne Johns, and Olive Grace - Mrs. Edward Miller), 2 sons (Gerald J. and Galen L.), 19 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. He was ordained to the ministry on Nov. 1, 1925, and to the office of bishop Nov. 3, 1935. He was a member of the College Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 20, in charge of Levi C. Hartzler, Robert Detweiler, and John H. Mosemann; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery, Topeka, Ind.

Yoder, Mabel, daughter of Eli and Lydia Ann Hostetler, was born at Kalona, Iowa, Oct. 19, 1890; died at Lockport, N.Y., Jan. 8, 1973; aged 82 y. 2 m. 20 d. On May 21, 1919, she was married to Joni Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Beulah - Mrs. Charles Hennrich, Marjorie - Mrs. Leon Wideman, Rose - Mrs. Forest Brown, and Mrs. Ida Steckly), one son (Fred Yoder), 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Clarence Center Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 11, in charge of Howard S. Bauman and Edward Diener; interment in the Good Cemetery.

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