Gospel Herald Obituaries - November, 1973

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Gospel Herald - Volume 66, Number 44 - November 6, 1973, page 854

Adams, Peter Hayes, son of David and Susan (Clark) Adams, was born at Winchester, Va., Mar. 6, 1880; died at Dunlap Memorial Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, Oct. 13, 1973; aged 93 y. 7 m. 7 d. In January 1900 he was married to Lula May Collins. Following her death he married May Wingerter Shoup on December 24, 1916, who survives. He is survived by one son (Earl), 2 stepsons (Lee and Irvin Shoup), 12 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren. One son (Albert) preceded him. He was a member of the Orrville Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held at the Gresser Funeral Home, Oct. 16, with J. Lester Graybill in charge; interment in the Lakeview Cemetery at Port Clinton.

Beidler, Edith C., daughter of Aaron R. and Lizzie (Cassel) Bower, was born at Harleysville, Pa., June 7, 1882; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Oct. 15, 1973; aged 81 y. 4 m. 8 d. She was married to Irvin S. Beidler, who preceded her in death on May 14, 1959. She is survived by 3 sons (Willard B., Stanley B., and Claude B.), 18 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, one brother (Aaron), 2 sisters (Katie-Mrs. Preston Halteman, Dorothy-Mrs. Horace Moyer). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. She was a member of the Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 18, in charge of Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, Curtis Bergey; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Beyler, Clayton, son of Christ and Elsie Beyler, was born at Harper, Kan., May 29, 1918; died of a heart attack at Hesston, Kan., Oct. 13, 1973; aged 55 y. 4 m. 14 d. On Feb. 1, 1947, he was married to Gladys Graber, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Elizabeth, Mary, Ruth, and Jean), 2 son (John and Richard), his father and stepmother, one brother (Victor), and 3 sisters (Velma-Mrs. Alvin Weaver, Alta-Mrs. Will Rempel, and Vera-Mrs. Dale Yoder. His mother preceded him. He was an ordained as a minister in 1944. He served as Dean of Instruction at Hesston College. He was a member of the Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 17, in charge of Richard Yordy, Peter B. Wiebe, and Millard Osborne; interment in the Eastlawn Cemetery, near Zimmerdale.

Boshart, Mary Ann, daughter of David D. and Mary Ann (Beckler) Stutzman, was born at Wood River, Neb., Aug. 31, 1903; died at Titusville, Pa., Sept. 1, 1973; aged 70 y. 1 d. On May 23, 1965, she was married to Amos Boshart, Sr., who survives. She is survived by a stepdaughter (Mrs. Nelson Miller), 5 stepsons (Leroy Schweitzer, and Merrill, Delbert, Amos, Jr., Omar), 29 stepgrandchildren, 24 stepgreat-grandchildren, a sister (Verda Hostetler) and a brother (Ira). She was preceded in death by her parents, 7 brothers, and 3 sisters. Funeral services were held at the Wood River Mennonite Church, Sept. 5, in charge of Sam Oswald and Clay Roth; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Bowman, Mary H., daughter of Elmer B. and Mary H. Thomas, was born in Pequea Twp., Pa., June 9, 1915; died at her home, Sept. 17, 1973; aged 85 y. 3 m. 8 d. On Aug. 5, 1936, she was married to Paul K. Bowman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Robert, Kenneth E., Thomas), 2 daughters (Ruth Ann-Mrs. J. Nevin Martin, and Mary Alice), 7 grandchildren. She was a member of the Danville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 19, in charge of David N. Thomas, Elias H. Groff, and Jay C. Garber; interment in the New Danville Mennonite Cemetery.

Clymer, Mabel W., daughter of Amon and Ella S. Winey, was born in Juniata Co., Pa.; died at Manheim, Pa., Sept. 25, 1973; aged 78 y. She is survived by 12 children, 73 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters. She was a member of the White Oak Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Ben Eshbach, Jesse Neuenschwander, and Donald Nolt; interment in the Hershey Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Eshleman, Henry D., son of John and Hettie (Denlinger) Eshleman, was born in Sailsbury Twp., Pa.; died at Lancaster General Hospital, Sept .26, 1973; aged 85 y. On Oct. 31 ,1912, he was married to Katie B. Hershey, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Harold H., Clair D., and H. Charles), and 2 daughters (Elsie-Mrs. Harold Shelly, Anna-Mrs. J. Clair Denlinger), 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Elizabeth Landis and Mrs. Esther Hershey). He was a member of the Hershey Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 29, in charge of Clair J. Hershey, Sanford E. Hershey, and Clair Eby; interment in the Hershey Cemetery.

Horrisberger, Roger, son of John and Tillie (Jaberg) Horrisberger, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, June 28, 1913; died at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 12, 1973; aged 60 y. 3 m. 14 d. He is survived by his wife, Erdine Hostetler, a daughter (Kathy-Mrs. Stanley Yoder), 2 sons (Philip and William), 2 sisters (Ethel-Mrs. Mose Kauffman, and Margaret-Mrs. Guy Miller), 2 brothers (Sterling and Ted), and 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother. He was a member of the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 15, in charge of Ervin Schlabach; interment in the church cemetery.

Leupp, Orlen M., son of Simon and Florence (Cornell) Leupp, was born at Archbold, Ohio, June 28, 1909; died of a heart attack at Archbold, Oct. 10, 1973; aged 64 y. 3 m. 12 d. On Feb. 19, 1931, he was married to Naomi Frey, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Donna Belle-Mrs. Charles Simmons, Joan-Mrs. Bill Long, Janice-Mrs. Donald Hancock, Judy-Mrs. Gary Sears, Karen-Mrs. Steven Schnitkey), 3 sons (Ronald, Leslie, and Larry), 12 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Edward, William, and Kenneth), 3 sisters (Louella-Mrs. Joseph Storer, Martha-Mrs. Ronald Short, and Mary Alice-Mrs. John Clair). He was a member of the Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were in charge of Charles H. Gautsche and P. L. Frey, on Oct. 13; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.

Miller, Fannie, daughter of Andrew and Susie (Eash) Miller, was born at Kokomo, Ind., Jan. 11, 1911; died of a stroke at Goshen Hospital, Ind., Oct. 10, 1973; aged 64 y. 8 m. 29 d. On Dec. 20, 1928, she was married to Oba Miller, who preceded her on July 10, 1972. She is survived by 3 sons (Alvin, Clarence, and Jonas), 3 daughters (Laura-Mrs. Mahlon Gingerich, Sara-Mrs. John Miller, and Mrs. Mary Graber), one sister (Polly-Mrs. Reuben Schmucker), and 2 brothers (Simon A. and Abraham), 18 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church of Middlebury, where funeral services were held on Oct. 13, in charge of Samuel J. Troyer; interment in the Union Chapel Cemetery.

Smucker, Wilbur John, son of John H. and Caroline (Schertz) Smucker, was born at Buda, Ill., May 13, 1903; died of a heart attack at Arthur, Ill.; aged 70 y. On Sept. 22, 1926, he was married to Marybelle Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Annalee Marie-Mrs. Russell Yordy, Carolyn Isabelle-Mrs. Roger Hughs, and Kathryn Louise-Mrs. Gerald Brenneman), 2 sisters (Mrs. Alta Ringenberg and Mrs. Cora Culp), and one brother (Ralph). He was a member of the Willow Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were in charge of Don Heiser, Oct. 12; interment in the church cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 66, Number 45 - November 13, 1973, page 878

Allen, Caroline, daughter of Joel A. and Martha (Basinger) Lehman, was born in Geary, Okla., Dec. 10, 1908; died of cancer at Harrisonburg, Va., Oct. 20, 1973; aged 64 y. 10 m. 10 d. On July 4, 1932, she was married to Douglas W. Allen, who preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 1967. Surviving are one son (David Charles), 2 daughters (Lois Caroline Lehman and Mrs. Beatrice Jeanne Heatwole), 9 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Wilma, Bessie Lehman, Mrs. Helen Hartzler, and Mrs. Pauline Miller) and 5 brothers (Melvin, Dan, Wilfred, Kenneth, and John). One sister (Mrs. Sudie Fisher) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Lindale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 24, in charge of Moses Slabaugh, Arthur McPhee, Samuel Weaver, and John Lehman; interment in the Lindale Cemetery.

Burkhart, Emerson Alexander, son of Enoch and Hannah (Eby), was born in Peel Co., Ont., July 21, 1898; died at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Cambridge, Ont., Oct. 7, 1973; aged 75 y. 2 m. 16 d. On Sept. 10, 1929, he was married to Verna Moss, who preceded him in death on June 7, 1967. Surviving are one daughter (Mary-Mrs. David Groh) and 4 grandsons. He was a member of the Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 9, in charge of James Reusser; interment in the Woodland Cemetery, Kitchener.

Dintaman, Salina, daughter of Nathan and Sarah (Schrock) Christner, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Aug. 16, 1914; died of a stroke at the Lagrange County Hospital, Oct. 21, 1973; aged 59 y. 2 m. 5 d. On Apr. 4, 1939, she was married to Carl Dintaman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Phyllis-Mrs. Ron Stutzman, Carol-Mrs. Vernon Birky, and Pamela); 3 sons (Phillip, Carl, Jr., and Stephen), 6 grandchildren, one sisters (Mrs. Delilah Sark) and 3 brothers (Rufus, Ernest, and Truman). She was a member of the Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 24, in charge of Harvey Chupp and Orvin Hooley; interment in the Shore Cemetery.

Eash, Fannie, daughter of Christian and Cristina (Mast) Yoder, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Feb. 27, 1886; died of an apparent heart attack at her home in Shipshewana, Ind., Oct. 10, 1973; aged 87 y. 7 m. 13 d. In 1904 she was married to Ammon Frey, who preceded her in death in 1953. In 1966 she was married to Walter Eash, who died in 1971. Surviving are 4 daughters (Mrs. Frances Goodremont, Mrs. Wayne Hill, Mrs. Raphael Yoder, and Mrs. Kenneth Hummel), one son (Fred Frey), 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Mary Mishler), and one brother (David Yoder). She was a member of the Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 13, in charge of Orvin Hooley and Harvey Chupp; interment in the Shore Cemetery.

Herner, Elizabeth, daughter of John and Catherine (Brunk) Everatt, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., July 10, 1900; died of a heart attack at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, Sept. 8, 1973; aged 73 y. 1 m. 29 d. On Oct. 1, 1919, she was married to Abraham Herner, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Earl and Kenneth), 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother, and 5 sisters. She was a member of the St. Agatha Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 11, in charge of Gerald Schwartzentruber and Allen Schwartzentruber; interment in the church cemetery.

Kramer, Bertha M., daughter of Mahlon F. and Amanda (Meyers) Detweiler, was born in Hilltown Twp., Pa., Sept. 5, 1895; died of cancer at Sellersville, Pa., Sept. 30, 1973; aged 78 y. 25 d. On Jan. 22, 1921, she was married to Wilmer W. Kramer, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Roscoe S., Wilmer, Jr., Roland D., and Richard D., and Floyd D.), one daughter (Olive Peachy), 20 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Samuel Detweiler). She was a member of the Rockhill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 3, in charge of Henry L. Ruth and Alvin Detweiler; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Moyer, Lisa Gaye, daughter of Terry and Brenda (Royer) Moyer, was born at Sellersville, Pa., Nov. 7, 1970; died of a brain tumor at St. Christopher's Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 6, 1973; aged 2 y. 10 m. 29 d. Surviving are her parents, her maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Royer, Sr.), her parental grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Garwood Moyer), great-grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Kronmaier), and a great-great-grandmother (Mrs. Mary Musselman). Funeral services were held at the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church on Oct. 9, in charge of David F. Derstine, Jr.; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Shrock, Henry, son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Miller) Shrock, was born in Fayetteville Co., Ill., May 31, 1896; died at Dover, Del., Oct. 19, 1973; aged 77 y. 4 m. 19 d. On Nov. 2, 1916, he was married to Katie Fisher, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Ada-Mrs. Henry Troyer), 9 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 5 sisters (Anna Miller, Ada Lambright, Lydia Schmucker, Fannie Kauffman, and Ida Regsecker). He was a member of the Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 22, in charge of Daniel V. Yoder, Jesse J. Yoder, and Alvin E. Mast.

Steckle, Connie Christine, daughter of Paul and Kathryn (Erb) Steckle, was born on Oct. 7, 1970; died from a farm accident, Oct. 10, 1973; aged 3 y. 3 d. Surviving are her parents, 2 brothers (Cameron and Brian), grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Erb and Mrs. Seleda Steckle), and great-grandmother (Mrs. Ida Jantzi). Funeral services were held at the Zurich Mennonite Church on Oct. 13, in charge of Clayton Kuepfer and Andrew Blackwell; interment in the Mennonite Cemetery, Goshen, Line.

Steinman, Floyd, son of Peter and Lydia (Roth) Steinman, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Mar. 2, 1920; died suddenly on Oct. 10, 1973; aged 53 y. 7 m. 8 d. On Sept. 20, 1944, he was married to Christine Gingerich, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Brian), one daughter (Barbara), and one sister (Idella-Mrs. Arthur Baechler). One son Burton, preceded him in death. Funeral services were held on Oct. 13, in charge of Elmer Swartzentruber and Vernon Zehr.

Wenger, Menno, son of Eli and Mary Etta (Troxel) Wenger, was born in Goshen, Ind., Sept. 18, 1879; died at the Elkhart Hospital, Elkhart, Ind., Oct. 23, 1973; aged 94 y. 1 m. 5 d. On Dec. 23, 1903, he was married to Amanda Reed, who preceded him in death on Nov. 29, 1912. On Apr. 7, 1917, he was married to Ada Reed, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Russell, Clifford, and Devon). He was a member of the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 26, in charge of Mahlon D. Miller; interment in the Yellow Creek Cemetery.

White, Katie, was born in Virginia, Nov. 28, 1888; died at the Ritenour Nursing Home, Staunton, Va., Oct. 17, 1973; aged 84 y. 10 m. 19 d. She was the last of her immediate family. She was a member of the Staunton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Jones Funeral Home, Staunton, Va., in charge of Robert E. Nolt and J. Mark Martin; interment in the Fairview Cemetery, Waynesboro, Va.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 66, Number 46 - November 20, 1973, page 898

Butz, Howard L., son of Fred and May (Yoder) Butz, was born at Midland., Mich., Sept. 30, 1921; died at Harper, Kans., Oct. 15, 1973; aged 52 y. 15 d. On Nov. 30, 1945, he was married to Arleta Zimmerman, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, 2 daughters (Pamela and Nancy-Mrs. Bill Gilliland), one sister (Gladys Butz), and one brother (Floyd). He was a member of the Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 18, in charge of Robert O. Zehr; interment in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

Eberly, Alzena M., daughter of Jonas and Amanda (Witmer) Eberly, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Feb. 7, 1898; died at Dunlap Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, Sept. 29, 1973; aged 75 y. 7 m. 22 d. Surviving are 2 sisters Elizabeth and Anna) and 3 brothers (Henry, Paul, and Daniel). She was preceded in death by one brother (Allen). She was a member of the Chestnut Ridge Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the County Line Mennonite Church, in charge of Cleophas Steiner, Elmer Good, and Andrew Hartzler; interment in the County Line Cemetery.

Gehman, Mary M., daughter of Noah M. and Mary (Detweiler) Moyer, was born on Dec. 16, 1889; died at Bally, Pa., Oct. 5, 1973; aged 83 y. 9 m. 19 d. She was married to Eli H. Gehman, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Noah M. and Roland M. Gehman), one daughter (Sarah M. Gehman), 10 grandchildren, and one brother (Jacob Moyer). She was a member of the Bally Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 10, in charge of James C. Longacre and Paul E. Longacre; interment in the Old Hereford Mennonite Cemetery.

Hartzler, Lydia, daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Moose) Hartzler, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Nov. 1, 1875; died at the Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital on Oct. 13, 1973; aged 97 y. 11 m. 12 d. Surviving is one sister (Mrs. Amanda Lintz). She was preceded in death by one brother and 4 sisters. She was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church, Wooster, Ohio. Funeral services were held at the Auble Funeral Home on Oct. 16, in charge of Frank Sturpe and Dan Hilty; interment in Martins Mennonite Cemetery.

Horst, Alice, daughter of Noah and Elizabeth (Hostetler) Burkholder, was born in Medina, Ohio, Oct. 30, 1898; died of cancer at the Wooster Community Hospital on Oct. 23, 1973; aged 74 y. 11 m. 23 d. On Dec. 21, 1922, she was married to Cresson Horst, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Marilyn Purdy), 7 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Smithville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 26, in charge of Carl J. Rudy; interment in the Smithville Cemetery.

Keneagy, Aaron S., son of Henry H. and Barbara (Wenger) Keneagy, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., May 29, 1890; died at his home in Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 26. 1973; aged 83 y. 4 m. 27 d. On July 19, 1911, he was married to Eva M. Eby, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Donald E. and J. Henry), 3 grandsons, 2 great-grandsons, 2 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Maude Denlinger). He was a member of the East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held in the Kinzer Mennonite Church on Oct. 29, in charge of James M. Shank and James R. Hess; interment in the Kinzer Mennonite Cemetery.

Miller, Malinda J., daughter of Jonas B. and Lovina (Byler) Hostetler, was born at Middlefield, Ohio, Aug. 1, 1908; died of a stroke in Lagrange Co. Hospital, Lagrange, Ind., Oct. 21, 1973; aged 65 y. 2 m. 21 d. On Jan. 19, 1930, she was married to Dan S. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Virginia-Mrs. Ralph H. Pelfrey), 5 grandchildren, 6 brothers (Eura, Monroe, Ben, Neal, Andy, and Mahlon), 4 sisters (Sarah-Mrs. Andy Miller, Clara-Mrs. Henry Hostetler, Mary-Mrs. Rudy Miller, and Ada-Mrs. Eura Gingerich). She was preceded in death by one son (Orva) and one brother (Jonas, Jr.). She was a member of the Marion Mennonite Church, Shipshewana, Ind.

Rice, Annie S., daughter of Aaron and Barbara (Fretz) Swartz, was born in Plumstead Twp., Pa., Jan. 26, 1889; died at the Doyletown Manor Nursing Home on July 31, 1973; aged 84 y. 6 m. 5 d. On June 14, 1913, she was married to Noah M. Rice, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Naomi-Mrs. Wilbert Rolf, Blanche-Mrs. Clarence Nyce, and Irene-Mrs. Clarence Leatherman), one foster daughter (Orpha Leatherman), one son (Noah, Jr.), 16 grandchildren, and 3 stepgrandchildren. She was a member of the Deer Run Mennonite East Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 4, in charge of Cleon Nyce and Joseph Gross; interment in the Deep Run Cemetery.

Yoder, Mary Edna, daughter of Mannas and Rebecca (Troyer) Miller, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Sept. 7, 1887; died at Sarasota, Fla., Oct .24, 1973; aged 86 y. 17 d. On Oct. 24, 1938, she was married to Nelson Thomas, who preceded her in death on Mar. 28, 1948; On Nov. 24, 1955, she was married to Chris I. Yoder, who died on July 18, 1964. Surviving are one stepson (Mearl J. Yoder) and 4 stepdaughters (Mrs. Marie Shorthouse, Mrs. Olive Moore, Alta McDonald, and Mrs. Agusta Shepherd). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Middlebury, Ind., where funeral services were held on Oct. 29, in charge of Samuel J. Troyer; interment in the Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury.

Yoder, Orrie D., son of Samuel and Fannie P. Hershberger Yoder, was born at Mattawana, Pa., Mar. 31, 1895; died at the North Penn Hospital, Lansdale, Pa., Oct, 27, 1973; aged 78 y. 6 m. 26 d. On Dec. 31, 1936, he was married to Anna Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Barbara-Mrs. Lee Doohan), 2 brothers (Paul E. and A. M. Yoder), and one foster sister (Mrs. Mary Roberts Soles). He was ordained to the ministry in 1930. Most of his ministry was spent in Jewish evangelism. He was a member of the Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral were held on Oct. 30, in charge of Otis Yoder, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

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