Earnest, Norman E., son of Chris and Lucinda (Hershberger) Earnest, was born at Milford, Neb., Oct. 25, 1915; died of leukemia at the Alphonsus Hospital, Boise, Idaho, May 6, 1973; aged 57 y. 6 m. 11 d. On Dec. 28, 1938, he was married to Ruth Brenneman, who survives. Also surviving are four sons (Phil, Galen, Leland, and Everett), 2 daughters (Alice ­ Mrs. Sam Miller, and Vonnie ­ Mrs. Bob Oxnam), 8 grandchildren, his parents, 3 sisters (Elvera ­ Mrs. Paul Brenneman, Virgie ­ Mrs. Robert Miller, and Hazel ­ Mrs. Richard Conklin). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 9, in charge of Max G. Yoder and Robert Garber; interment in the Hillcrest Cemetery.

Egli, Oscar Frederick, son of John and Anna (Riggenbach) Egli, was born at Hopedale, Ill., Sept. 7, 1906; died at Manson, Iowa, May 15. 1973; aged 66 y. 8 m. 8 d. Surviving are 4 brothers (William, John, Elmer, and Edward), and 2 sisters (Lydia ­ Mrs. Art Martin, and Mabel ­ Mrs. Frank Nafziger). Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Manson Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 18, in charge of Walter Smeltzer; interment in the Rosehill Cemetery.

Gochenour, Ralph, son of Bruce W. and Mae (Duke) Gochenour, was born at Chambersburg, Pa., Mar. 29, 1912; died of cancer at Chambersburg (Pa.) Hospital, Apr. 16, 1973; aged 61 y. 18 d. On Sept. 14, 1935, he was married to Anna Sollenberger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Ida Mae Strite and Miriam Smith), 4 sons (Ray Glenn, Ralph, Jr., Carl, and Roy), and his mother. He was a member of the Chambersburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 19, in charge of Omar R. Martin and Laban Hawbaker; interment in the Chambersburg Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Glick, Samuel G., son of Samuel S. and Lydia (Kanagy) Glick, was born at Allensville, Pa., Apr. 13, 1902; died of heart failure at Belleville, Pa., May 16, 1973; aged 71 y. 1 m. 3 d. On Nov. 14, 1926, he was married to Mabel Hartzler, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Samuel E. Glick, Jr.), 3 grandchildren, one brother (Raymond), and 6 sisters (Mrs. Mary Blank, Mrs. Ada Byler, Sadie ­ Mrs. Aaron S. Yoder, Mrs. Bertha Zook, Lydia ­ Mrs. Stephen Kauffman, and Linda ­ Mrs. Adam Wengerd). On Nov. 10, 1963, he was ordained to the ministry and served the Rockton Bible Church, Rockton, Pa., for 14 years. He was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 19, in charge of Paul Bender and Charles Shetler; interment in the Locust Grove Cemetery.

Hershberger, David, son of William and Mary (Miller) Hershberger, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, Sept. 21, 1920; died at Union Hospital, Dover, Ohio, Apr. 30, 1973; aged 52 y. 7 m. 9 d. He was married to Ruth Domer, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons and 4 daughters (Kolan, Wade, Kenneth, William, Stewart, Birdene, Marlene, Nancy, and Debbie), 4 grandchildren, and four brothers (Cloyce, Paul, Clayton, and William). One brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 3, in charge of Ervin Schlabach; interment in the church cemetery.

Kauffman, Glada Juanita, daughter of Oliver and Alta (Mast) Miller, was born at Fairview, Mich., June 1, 1911; died of a heart attack at Fairview, Mich., May 10, 1973; aged 61 y. 11 m. 9 d. On Mar. 28, 1937, she was married to Ira Kauffman, who preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 1956. Surviving are 6 children (Polly, Merrill, Sanford, Sherman, Kathryn Hochstedler, and Bertha), 7 grandchildren, 5 sisters, and 3 brothers. She was a member of the Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 12, in charge of Virgil S. Hershberger; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Miller, Dan R., son of Menno D. and Rachel B. (Gingerich) Miller, was born in Geauga Co., Ohio, Mar. 15, 1902; died in an automobile accident at Monteagle, Tenn., Mar. 2, 1973; aged 70 y. 11 m. 15 d. He was married to Katie Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Levi, Mahlon, Melvin, Olin, and Ora), 2 daughters (Lydia ­ Mrs. Lloyd Hershberger, and Viola ­ Mrs. Crist Miller), 18 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mary Ann ­ Mrs. Jerry E. Byler, Rachael ­ Mrs. Amos Mast, and Clara ­ Mrs. Levi C. Miller), and 2 brothers (Andy and Mahlon). He was preceded in death by one son, one daughter, one granddaughter, 2 brothers, and one sister. He was a member of the Southwest Clinton Amish Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 6, in charge of Joe A. Bontrager, Perry Nisley, and David Bontrager; interment in Thomas Cemetery.

Miller, Katie J., daughter of John J. and Polly (Kendal) Schrock, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Sept. 21, 1899; died near Goshen, Ind., Apr. 24, 1973; aged 73 y. 7 m. 3 d. She was married to Dan R. Miller, who preceded her in death on Mar. 2, 1973. She is survived by 2 daughters (Lydia ­ Mrs. Lloyd Hershberger, and Viola ­ Mrs. Crist Miller), 5 sons (Levi, Mahlon, Melvin, Olin, and Ora), 18 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Dan, Levi, and John), and one sister (Lydia ­ Mrs. Alvin E. Bender). She was preceded in death by one son, one daughter, one granddaughter, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters. She was a member of the Southwest Clinton Amish Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 27, in charge of Joe A. Bontrager, Perry Nisley, and David A. Bontrager; interment in Thomas Cemetery.

Sommer, Joseph D., son of John and Anna (Smith) Sommer, was born in Woodford Co., Ill., Apr. 18, 1880; died at the Maple Lawn Homes, Eureka, Ill., May 9, 1973; aged 93 y. 21 d. On Oct. 26, 1911, he was married to Anna Litwiller, who preceded him in death on July 15, 1969. Surviving are one son (Gerald), 2 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, 6 sisters, and 5 brothers. He was a member of the Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of James Detweiler; interment in Stewart Harmony Cemetery.

Steckley, Matilda, daughter of Loel and Phoebe (Zimmerman) Steckley, was born at Milford, Neb., July 30, 1891; died at Fairlawn Haven, Archbold, Ohio, May 11, 1973; aged 81 y. 9 m. 11 d. She was a member of the Central Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Grieser Funeral Home on May 13, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche; interment in the East Fairview Mennonite Cemetery.

Stutzman, Albert, son of David D. and Mary Ann (Beckler) Stutzman, was born in Wood River, Neb., Oct. 19, 1905; died of cancer at Wellman, Iowa, May 6, 1973; aged 67 y. 6 m. 17 d. On Mar. 5, 1929, he was married to Lavina Danner, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (William, Marlin, and Norman), 11 grandchildren, one brother (Ira Stutzman), and 2 sisters (Mary Ann Boshart and Verda Hochstetler). He was a member of the Wellman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 9, in charge of George S. Miller and Ron Kennel; interment in the Wellman Mennonite Cemetery.

Wyse, Joe S., son of C. F. and Martha (Short) Wyse, was born at Rome, Iowa, May 27, 1897; died at his home in Archbold, Ohio, May 13, 1973; aged 75 y. 11 m. 17 d. On Nov. 28, 1916, he was married to Mable Short, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Mahler, Warren, and Marvin), 19 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Arthur J., Willard, and Dan B.), and one sister (Elizabeth ­ Mrs. Cletus Aschliman). He was preceded in death by 2 infant daughters, a son (Junior), one grandson, one great-grandson, 3 sisters (Sarah, Maude, and Bessie), and one brother (Ellis). He was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church, Waldron, Mich. Funeral services were held at the Lockport Mennonite Church, on May 16, in charge of Earl Stuckey, Archie Graber, and Dale Wyse; interment in Lockport Cemetery.

Yoder, Clarence Earl, son of Peter B. and Emma (Huber) Yoder, was born Nov. 21, 1897; died at Kendallville, Ind., Apr. 24, 1973; aged 75 y. 5 m. 3 d. On Mar. 4, 1937, he was married to Alma Bain, who survives. Also surviving are one stepson (Ernest Yoder), 3 stepgrandchildren, one sister (Mary Smeltzer), and 2 brothers (D. A. and Harvey Yoder). Funeral services were held at the Lienhart Funeral Home, Wakarusa, Ind., in charge of Willard Conrad; interment in the Olive Cemetery.

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Beare, George H., son of Robert and Ella Beare, was born in La Platt, Neb., Nov. 25, 1898; died of a heart attack at Albany, Ore., May 10, 1973; aged 74 y. 5 m. 15 d. On July 8, 1920, he was married to Ida Swartzendruber, who survives. Also surviving are one granddaughter, 2 great-grandchildren, and one brother (William Beare). Two daughters (Evelyn and Allene ­ Mrs. Menno Horst) preceded him in death. In August 1926 he was ordained to the ministry. He served as a missionary in India until 1951. He served the Seventh Street Mennonite Church in Upland, Calif., from 1956-1964. After his retirement he served as interim pastor at Faith Mennonite Church, Downey, Calif., and at the Plainview Mennonite Church, Shedd, Ore. He was a member of the Seventh Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Upland, Calif., May 14, in charge of Roger Richer, Milo Kauffman, and Stanley Weaver; interment in Bellevue Mausoleum, Ontario, Calif.

Eshleman, Marion C., daughter of Charles S. and Annie (Brewer) Charlton, was born at Williamsport, Md., Nov. 17, 1890; died at the Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown, Md., May 15, 1973; aged 82 y. 5 m. 28 d. She was married to Jonas C. Eshleman, who preceded her in death. Surviving is one brother (Roger O. Charlton). She was a member of the Salem Ridge Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Leaf Funeral Home on May 17, in charge of Norman Martin; interment in Clear Spring Mennonite Cemetery.

Greider, J. Roy, son of Abram and Lillie (Forrey) Greider, was born in Silver Spring, Pa., Sept. 8, 1893; died unexpectedly at the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Apr. 25, 1973; aged 79 y. 7 m. 17 d. On Nov. 18, 1921, he was married to Ada Risser, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Jay R. and J. Robert), one daughter (Lilly Ann ­ Mrs. William C. Nichol), 5 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one sister (Mrs. Myrtle Garvin). He was a member of the Mount Joy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 28, in charge of H. Raymond Charles and Henry W. Frank; interment in Risser's Mennonite Cemetery.

Jantzi, Aaron, was born at Wellesley, Ont., May 28, 1900; died at the Saginaw Community Hospital, Saginaw, Mich., May 11, 1973; aged 72 y. 11 m. 13 d. On Dec. 28, 1920, he was married to Barbara Bauer, who preceded him in death on June 5, 1971. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Dorothy Schroeppel), one son (Gerald A. Jantzi), 8 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one son (Clarence) and his brothers and sisters. He was a member of the Pigeon River Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held in charge of Loren Dietzel.

Kanagy, L. Glen, son of Levi and Rebecca (Knepp) Kanagy, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, Dec. 23, 1893; died in Morrow Co., Ohio, May 3, 1973; aged 79 y. 4 m. 10 d. On Dec. 8, 1920, he was married to Leone Detwiler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Paul and Joe S.), 2 daughters (Lois ­ Mrs. Walter Fenton and Janice ­ Mrs. Earl Spitzer), 22 grandchildren, and one sister (Laura ­ Mrs. Ira Plank). He was a member of the South Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 6, in charge of Howard S. Schmitt and Murray Krabill; interment in South Union Cemetery.

Kauffman, Harold Y., son of David G. and Anna (King) Kauffman, was born in Garden City, Mo., Oct. 27, 1908; died of heart failure at Harrisonburg, Va., May 13, 1973; aged 64 y. 6 m. 16 d. In July 1935 he was married to Wilma Kropf, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Mrs. Verla Fae Haas, Zella Maxine and Zolla Pauline Kauffman, Wayne David, Dwaine Daniel, Dwight Allen, Elton Lee, and Dennis Gehl), 11 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. W. W. Kauffman) 2 brothers (Floyd and Nelson Kauffman), and one foster brother (Dale Huntinzer). He was a member of the Lindale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 16, in charge of Moses Slabaugh and John R. Mumaw; interment in the Lindale Mennonite Cemetery.

Kremer, Jake J., was born in Milford, Neb. June 1, 1888; died at Ontario, Calif., May 5, 1973; aged 84 y. 11 m. 4 d. He was married to Malinda ____, who preceded him in death. Surviving are one son (Lyle), 2 daughters (Mrs. Lee Schrock and Myrna Kremer), 6 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Anna Eicher), and 2 brothers (Joe and Amos Kremer). He was a member of the Seventh Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church Upland, Calif., in charge of Roger Richer and George Beare; interment in the Bellevue Mausoleum, Ontario, Calif.

Lugbill, Harvey, son of John C. and Anna (Yoder) Lugbill, was born in Allen County, Ind., Oct. 28, 1898; died at the Parkview Memorial Hospital, May 16, 1973; aged 74 y. 6 m. 18 d. He was a member of the Leo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 19, in charge of Earl Hartman and Orvil Crossgrove; interment in the Leo Cemetery.

Stoltzfus, Stephen H., son of Christian U. and Malinda (Mast) Stoltzfus, was born at Morgantown, Pa., July 18, 1884; died at Morgantown, Pa., May 20, 1973; aged 88 y. 10 m. 2 d. On Nov. 28, 1912, he was married to Sadie Kurtz, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Emery, Leroy, Clarence, and Ralph), one daughter (Mae ­ Mrs. Phares Shreiner), 15 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was a member of the Conestoga Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 23, in charge of Nathan Stoltzfus, Harvey Z. Stoltzfus, Christian Kurtz, and Ira A. Kurtz; interment in the Conestoga Church Cemetery.

Yoder, Alta, daughter of John and Sarah (Diener) Kennel, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Sept. 25, 1894; died at the Riverside Hospital, Newport News, Va., Apr. 17, 1973; aged 78 y. 6 m. 23 d. On Dec. 17, 1922, she was married to Harvey E. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Sarah ­ Mrs. Lloyd Weaver, Jr., Erma ­ Mrs. J. Paul Lehman, and Twila ­ Mrs. Kenneth Brunk), one son (John David Yoder), 15 grandchildren, and one sister (Kate Yost). One son (Chris) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Warwick River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 21, in charge of Kenneth G. Good and Truman H. Brunk, Jr.; interment in the Warwick River Church Cemetery.

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Deter, Mary Ellen, daughter of Amos L and Ellen (Kauffman) Landis, was born in Franklin Co., Pa., May 1, 1905; died of a heart attack at her home in Sterling, Ill., May 24, 1973; aged 68 y. 23 d. On Dec. 28, 1927, she was married to Ira S. Deter, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Lois Deter and Lona ­ Mrs. Floyd Litwiller), 4 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Esther LeFever). She was a member of the Morrison Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Science Ridge Mennonite Church on May 26, in charge of Edwin J. Stalter and Aaron Nice; interment in the Science Ridge Mennonite Cemetery.

Erb, Moses O., son of John L. and Barbara (Oesch) Erb, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Apr. 13, 1889; died of heart complications at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., May 4, 1973; aged 84 y. 21 d. On Mar. 10, 1918, he was married to Mary Steinman, who preceded him in death on Feb. 21, 1969. Surviving are 3 sons (Alvin, Milton, and Harold), 3 daughters (Liona ­ Mrs. Earl Paddington, Eva ­ Mrs. Milton Kuepfer, and Wilma ­ Mrs. Norman Kuepfer), 21 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Daniel, David, and Norman), and one sister (Mattie ­ Mrs. Allan Gingerich). He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. He was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 7, in charge of Alvin Leis and Jacob Roes; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Hartzler, Jonas H., son of John and Elizabeth (Harshberger) Hartzler, was born in Urbana, Ohio, Apr. 4, 1894; died in La Junta, Colo., May 23, 1973; aged 79 y. 1 m. 19 d. He is survived by 2 sisters (Pauline Mae ­ Mrs. James A. Leroy and Ada Naomi ­ Mrs. Galvin Ringler). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, La Junta. Funeral services were held in the Peacock & Frye Almont Memorial Chapel on May 29, in charge of H. James Martin and Menno M. Troyer; interment in the Fairview Cemetery.

James, Emily Mary, was born in London, England, Aug. 5, 1896; died in the Didsbury Hospital, May 11, 1973; aged 76 y. 9 m. 6 d. On Apr. 9, 1917, she was married to Edmund R. James, who preceded her in death in 1960. Surviving are 5 children (Phyllis ­ Mrs. Ward Good, Alfred, Margret ­ Mrs. Paul Good, Glen, and Audrey), 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Alice Jeffries), and one brother Jim Maskell). Funeral services were held at the West Zion Mennonite Church on May 14, in charge of Gordon Buschert and Linford Hackman; interment in West Zion Cemetery.

Kolb, Amos, son of Jacob and Emma (Buckwalter) Kolb, was born in Spring City, Pa.,
____, 1879; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., May 10, 1973. On Jan. 2, 1902, he was married to Lizzie Good, who preceded him in death in 1938. On June 3, 1942, he was married to Laura Good, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Samuel, Milton, Joseph, and Matthew), 3 sisters (Lydia ­ Mrs. John L. Stauffer, Anna ­ Mrs. Horace Longacre, and Grace ­ Mrs. Henry H. Good), and one brother (Jacob F. Kolb). Three sons (Arthur, Daniel, and James) preceded him in death. In 1906 he was ordained to the ministry and served the Vincent congregation. In 1944 he was ordained bishop and served the Western District of Franconia Conference. He was a member of the Vincent Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 15, in charge of John E. Lapp and Norman G. Kolb; interment in the church cemetery.

Meyers, Ruth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kufske, was born in Kitchener, Ont., ___; died at St. Raphael's Nursing Home, Kitchener, Ont., May 26, 1973; aged 68 y. She was married to Stanley Koch, who preceded her in death. She was later married to Clayton L. Meyers, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Mary ­ Mrs. Roy Gascho and Marjorie ­ Mrs. Lennis Gingerich), 2 sons (Earl and Arnold), 16 grandchildren, one great-grandson, two brothers (Kenneth and Herbert Kufske), and 4 sisters (Pearl ­ Mrs. Ken Dubrick, Doris ­ Mrs. Mahlon Ramseyer, Reta ­ Mrs. Andrew Bean, and Mildred ­ Mrs. Royden Woolner). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Laverne and Howard). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 29, in charge of Robert N. Johnson; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Neville, Effie Florence, daughter of Isaac and Rachel (Hershberger), Shantz, was born in Cullom, Ill., Mar. 22, 1896; died in the La Junta Medical Center, La Junta. Colo., May 13, 1973; aged 77 y. 1 m. 22 d. On June 17, 1926, she was married to Ellsworth Neville, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Dorothy ­ Mrs. John Kimbrel), 3 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Lilly ­ Mrs. Fred Hodge and Mary ­ Mrs. Levi Miller). She was a member of First Mennonite Church, La Junta, where funeral services were held on May 16, in charge of Menno M. Troyer and Wallace Jantz; interment in the Fairview Cemetery.

Nyce, Henry M., son of Jacob B. and Nancy (Mininger) Nyce, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa, Feb. 27, 1877; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., May 22, 1973; aged 96 y. 2 m. 25 d. He was married to Emma Freed, who preceded him in death in 1919. He was later married to Lizzie Alderfer, who died in 1925. Surviving are 5 daughters (Mrs. Lydia F. Freed, Emma F. Nyce, Mrs. Marietta F. Kratz, Esther ­ Mrs. Raymond R. Rice, and Margaret ­ Mrs. Sanford Kiser), 2 sons (Jacob F. and Norman F. Nyce), 2 stepdaughters (Nora ­ Mrs. Jacob B. Rice and Irene A. Moyer), 23 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He was a member of the Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 26, in charge of Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Reinford, Bertha T., daughter of John T. at Mary (Tyson) Landes, was born in Skippack, Pa., Dec. 11, 1895; died at Sellersville, Pa., May 1 1973; aged 77 y. 5 m. On Jan. 15, 1916, she was married to Frank Reinford, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Wilmer L., Paul L., John L., and Donald L.), 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Jacob T., John T., and Christian T.), and 5 sisters (Stella, Florence and Martha Landes, Anna ­ Mrs. Eli Stoltzfus an Alice ­ Mrs. Robert Nace). She was preceded in death by one sister (Mrs. Mamie Garges) and one brother (Harry L. Landes). She was a member of the Upper Skippack Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 14, in charge of Charles A. Ness; interment in Upper Skippack Mennonite Cemetery.

Warfel, Charles Howard, son of Archibald and Fannie (Miller) Warfel, was born in Baltimore Co., Md., June 21, 1894; died at Portsmouth (Va.) General Hospital on Mar. 24, 1973; aged 78 y. 9 m. 3 d. On Apr. 14, 1921, he was married to Ella Miller, who preceded him in death in 1961. Surviving are 5 children (Margaret ­ Mrs. Ray Schrock, Donald, Stanley, Rebecca ­ Mrs. Amos Layman, and Myra ­ Mrs. Dan Wanner), 27 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Barbara Matthews). In 1949 he was ordained as a deacon and served in the Deep Creek congregation of which he was a member. Funeral services were held at the Mt. Pleasant Mennonite Church on Mar. 27, in charge of Homer Wenger, Amos Wenger, and Philip Miller; interment in the church cemetery.

Yoder, Joe M., son of Mose and Magdalena (Plank) Yoder, was born in Iowa Co., Iowa, Aug. 29, 1893; died at the Pleasant View Home, Kalona, Iowa, May 25, 1973; aged 79 y. 8 m. 26 d. On Sept. 2, 1914, he was married to Ella Miller, who preceded him in death in 1968. On Mar. 11, 1972, he was married to Mabel Swartzentruber, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Daryl, Dorothy, Melva ­ Mrs. Eugene Garber, and Russell), 3 stepsons, 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 6 stepgrandchildren, and 3 brothers (John, Francis, and Kores). Three brothers and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 28, in charge of Lonnie Yoder and J. John J. Miller; interment in the East Union Cemetery.

Yoder, Maurice A., son of Reuben C. and Maggie (Bontrager) Yoder, was born at Inman, Kan., Sept. 22, 1897; died at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kan., May 21, 1973; aged 75 y. 7 m. 29 d. On Aug. 30, 1928, he was married to Elizabeth Gish, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Marjorie ­ Mrs. Joseph Stoltzfus and Doreen ­ Mrs. William Miller), 7 grandchildren, one brother (Stephen), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Rhoda Nelson and Mrs. Corinna Schaar). He was member of the Hesston Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on May 25, in charge of Richard Yordy and Milo Kauffman; interment in the East Lawn Cemetery near Zimmerdale.

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Erb, Dorothy, daughter of Aaron and Veronica (Gerber) Erb, was born in Stanley Twp., Ont., May 12, 1921; died at Alexander Marine Hospital, Goderich, Ont., May 26, 1973; aged 52 y. 14 d. Surviving are 3 brothers (Gordon, Leroy, and Harold). She was a member of the Blake Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Westlake Funeral Home on May 29, in charge of Clayton Kuepfer and Ephraim Gingerich: interment in the Blake Church Cemetery.

Ford, Ernest Algernon, was born in London, England, July 24, 1899; died at Scarborough General Hospital, Scarborough, Ont., May 24, 1973; aged 73 y. 10 m. He was married to Agnes Wiley Berry, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Agnes ­ Mrs. Fred Billedeau, Ada ­ Mrs. Bill Bartlett, Ernest, Jean ­ Mrs. Ernest Bridges, John, Edward, Harold, and Donald), 21 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Warden Park Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on June 3, in charge of John H. Hess, Harold D. Groh, and Emerson McDowell. The body was bequeathed to medical research.

Graber, Elsie Mae, daughter of Henry and Anna (Freyenberger) Wenger, was born in Wayland, Iowa, June 9, 1898; died at her home in Wayland, Iowa, May 31, 1973; aged 74 y. 11 m. 22 d. On May 8, 1919, she was married to Henry Graber who survives. Also surviving are two daughters (Mrs. Anna Mae Huffer and Mrs. Dorothy Tidwell), one son (Warren Graber), 7 grandchildren, and one brother (Alvin Wenger). She was a member of the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 2, in charge of Orie L. Roth, Vernon Gerig, and Willard Leichty; interment in the North Hill Cemetery.

Hahn, Elmer Daniel, son of Daniel and Eva Hahn, was born at North Lima, Ohio, Aug. 19, 1916; died at Grants Pass, Ore., May 17, 1973; aged 56 y. 8 m. 28 d. In June 1943 he was married to Margaret ____, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (David and Sarah ­ Mrs. David Coe) and 2 grandchildren. He was a member of the Mennonite Church.

Horst, Mary, daughter of Martin and Nancy (Bowman) Frey, was born at Wallenstein, Ont., Mar. 19, 1891; died of a stroke at Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital on May 11, 1973; aged 82 y. 1 m. 21 d. On Dec. 9, 1913, she was married to John L. Horst, who preceded her in death on Nov. 28, 1959. Surviving are 5 sons (Tilman, Cleason, Martin, Levi, and Nelson), 4 daughters (Hettie ­ Mrs. Wilfred Shoemaker, Selina, Mary ­ Mrs. Orville Bechtel, and Lena ­ Mrs. Kenneth Nafziger), 25 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Enoch and Eli), and one sister (Mrs. David Gingrich). She was a member of the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 14, in charge of Glenn Brubacher and Simeon Horst; interment in the St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery.

Kenagy, Levi Irvin, was born in Garden City, Mo., Dec. 6, 1888; died Apr. 2, 1973; aged 84 y. 3 m. 27 d. On Jan. 27, 1917, he was married to Mary Brenneman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Earl D., Glenn L., Lloyd C., and Willis C.), one daughter (Mrs. Virginia Frisch), 15 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (George and Tom), and one sister (Mrs. Sarah Birkey). One daughter (Dorothy Ellen) preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Albany Mennonite Church, Albany, Ore., Apr. 5, in charge of James Lapp.

Kreider, Allen H., son of Tobias and Emma (Herr) Kreider, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., April 4, 1912; died of a heart attack while visiting near Westbrookville, N.Y., June 2, 1973; aged 61 y. 1 m. 28 d. In June 1933 he was married to Anna Leman, who preceded him in death in January 1971. In 1972 he was married to Grace Kautz, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (Elvin L., Paul L., Allen H., Jr., Tobias L., John L., and Earl L.), one daughter (Gloria ­ Mrs. James Shelly), 15 grandchildren, and one brother (Noah W. Kreider). He was a member of the Stauffer Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 5, in charge of Paul G. Landis and J. Frank Zeager; interment in the church cemetery.

Litwiller, Lena, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Sutter) Wittrig, was born at Hopedale, Ill., Apr. 30, 1885; died at the Mennonite Hospital, May 30, 1973; aged 88 y. 1 m. On Mar. 1, 1906, she was married to Daniel Litwiller, who preceded her in death in January 1962. Surviving are 2 sons (Ralph and Lawrence), 2 daughters (Elsie and Mrs. Agnes Zehr), 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Lydia Birkey and Mrs. Mary Martin). A brother, a sister, and a grandson preceded her in death. She was a member of the Hopedale Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on June 2, in charge of Lee J. Miller; interment in the Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery.

Stutzman, Abner, was born in Kansas, Sept. 26, 1903; died of a heart attack in Lagrange Co. Hospital, Lagrange, Ind., May 30, 1973; aged 69 y. 8 m. 4 d. On May 14, 1927, he was married to Elva Troyer, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Marion, Willard, Kenneth, and Gerald), 2 daughters (Joella ­ Mrs. Bud Zehr and Jean ­ Mrs. Sam Yoder), 2 brothers (Dan and Will), and one sister (Mattie ­ Mrs. Andy Lehman). He was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 1, in charge of Joe J. Swartz; interment in the Maple Grove Cemetery.

Ulrich, Lena, daughter of Chris and Mary (Kennel) Eigsti, was born near Lowpoint, Ill., Aug. 20, 1892; died at the Washburn Nursing Home, Washburn, Ill., Apr. 6, 1973; aged 80 y. 7 m. 17 d. In 1911 she was married to David M. Ulrich, who preceded her in death in 1966. Surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Earl Unzicker, Mrs. Eugene Schrock, and Mrs. Ben Nofsinger), 4 sons (Chris, Lester, Edward, and Arthur), 32 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Peter and Chris), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Emma Christner and Mrs. Phoebe Hostetler). Two children, 2 grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 7 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Mt. Herman Amish Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held in the Linn Twp. Amish Mennonite Church; interment in the Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder, Bertha B., daughter of Lewis and Mary (Deitric) Berkey, was born in Swanton, Md., Mar 2, 1913; died at Columbia General Hospital, Andalusia, Ala., May 21, 1973; aged 60 y. 2 m. 19 d. On Mar. 30, 1934, she was married to Albert Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are her foster parents (Eli and Amelia Swartzentruber), 4 sons and 3 daughters (Roland, Ruby ­ Mrs. Harold Esbenshade, Marilyn ­ Mrs. John White, Treva Rose ­ Mrs. Samuel Kurtz, Gerald, Jerome, and Earl Vernon), 10 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Lloyd and George), 2 sisters (Lillie ­ Mrs. Lymon Schrock and Mrs. Verna Ruth), and 3 foster brothers and 5 foster sisters (Mark, Rhoda ­ Mrs. David Showalter, Esther ­ Mrs. Melville Nafziger, Caroline ­ Mrs. Paul D. Yoder, Lois ­ Mrs. Amos Bontrager, Earl, David, and Twila ­ Mrs. Owen Guengerich). Funeral services were held at the Bethel Mennonite Church, Blountstown, Fla., May 23, in charge of Oscar Schrock, Mark Swartzentruber, and Earl Swartzentruber.

Transcribed by Carl and Doris Metzler, Indiana