Gospel Herald - Vol. 68, No. 22 June 3, 1975, p. 426
Alberts, Dora Etta, daughter of William and Mary Magdalene (Schnell) Crilow, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, on Mar. 18, 1908; died in Pomerene Memorial Hospital while visiting her husband on Mar. 17, 1975; aged 67 y. On Nov. 1, 1930, she was married to Lester Alberts, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Norman, Dallas, Cletus, and Merle), 15 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Orpha - Mrs. Amos Yoder, Verna, Ida - Mrs. Wellman Miller, and Esta Crilow), and 3 brothers (Homer, Melvin, and Floyd). She was preceded in death by one son, one sister, one grandchild, and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held at the Elliott-Hartline Funeral Home, Mar. 20 in charge of Flavil Miller; interment in Berlin Cemetery.
Alderfer, Norman M., son of John M. and Lizzie Ann (Moyer) Alderfer, was born at Harleysville, Pa., Nov. 25, 1906; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Apr. 28, 1975; aged 68 y. On Aug. 30, 1947, he was married to Verna Delp, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mildred), 2 sisters (Lizzie Mae - Mrs. Arthur W. Lapp, and Viola Alderfer), and 4 brothers (Wilmer M., John M., Mahlon M., and Paul M.). He was a member of Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 1, in charge of Willis Miller and John Ruth; interment in Salford Mennonite Cemetery.
Clemmer, Mildred, daughter of Abram and Sarah (Tyson) Detweiler, was born in Plumstead Twp., Pa., June 19, 1928; died of cancer at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Feb. 11, 1975; aged 46 y. On Mar. 27, 1948, she was married to Curtis N. Clemmer, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Galen, Vernon, Martin, and Rodney), 2 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Alvin and Wilmer), and 4 sisters (Miriam - Mrs. Garwood Myers, Irma Detweiler, Elizabeth Mrs. Paul Rush, and Dorothy Mrs. Harry Moyer). She was a member of Deep Run Mennonite Church, East, where funeral services were held on Feb. 15, in charge of Cleon Nyce; interment in church cemetery.
Fisher, Carl Jacob, son of Christian K. and Minnie (Stoltzfus) Fisher, was born at Gap, Pa., Feb. 5, 1926; died of a heart attack at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., May 3, 1975; aged 49 y. On Oct. 29, 1947, he was married to Muriel L. Lyndaker, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Debra - Mrs. James Miller, Blair W., Kurt C., and Darlene J.), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Roberta Blank, Mrs. Mary Martin, and Mildred Fisher). He was a member of Monterey Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held at Monterey Church, May 5, in charge of Gordon Zook. Funeral services were held at First Mennonite Church, New Bremen, N.Y., May 7, in charge of Lester Bauman; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.
King, Florence, daughter of Henry and Mary (Miller) Baker, was born in Jet, Okla., Oct. 15, 1901; died at Harper, Kan., May 2, 1975; aged 73 y. On Jan. 11, 1925, she was married to Marvin King, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Ellis and Forrest), 6 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Ora, Ralph, and Chester), and 3 sisters (Clara - Mrs. Crist Beyler, Stella - Mrs. Jake Zimmerman, and Fern - Mrs. Virgil Shultz). Two sets of infant twin daughters preceded her in death. She was a member of Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 5, in charge of Milo Kauffman and Fred Gingerich; interment in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Harper, Kan.
Longenecker, Barbara, daughter of David E. and Susan (Bucher) Landis, was born in Lancaster County, Pa., Jan. 5, 1886; died at Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., May 12, 1975; aged 89 y. On Nov. 2, 1909, she was married to Ephraim H. Longenecker, who preceded her in death in 1952. Surviving are 4 stepchildren (Ada - Mrs. Aaron Grove, Victor, Eva - Mrs. Raymond Kaylor, and Fannie - Mrs. Martin Lefever), 2 foster children (Lois - Mrs. Nathan Tupper, and Betty - Mrs. Alvin Groff), 20 grandchildren 47 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren and one sister (Annie Landis). She was a member of Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 15, in charge of Walter L. Keener, Jr., and Russell J. Baer; interment in Mount Tunnel Cemetery, Elizabethtown.
Reeb, Carl, son of Frederick and Caroline Reeb, was born in Keskastel, France, Aug. 18, 1895; died of bone cancer at Maple Lawn Nursing Home, May 11, 1975; aged 79 y. On Sept. 5, 1920, he was married to Barbara Detweiler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Leonard and Arlene - Mrs. Willard Schrock), 5 grandchildren, and one sister (Louise - Mrs. George Werkle). He was a member of Roanoke Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 14, in charge of Percy Gerig; interment at Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery.
Shue, Norman, son of Aaron and Lizzie Shue, was born near Lititz, Pa., Nov. 22, 1898; died of a heart attack at his home near Lebanon, Pa., June 20, 1974; aged 75 y. On Jan 1, 1920, he was married to Elizabeth Ness, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Betty - Mrs. Hiram Strickler, Charles, Ruth - Mrs. Elvin Weber, and Dorothy - Mrs. Roy Geigley), and 15 grandchildren. He was a member of Krall Mennonite Church, where he served as deacon for 42 years. Funeral services were held at Krall Church, June 23, in charge of Robert Martin, James Hess, and Paul Stoltzfus; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Stahl, Huldah O., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fuller Christensen, was born in Ionia County, Mich., June 15, 1898; died at Sarasota, Fla., Apr. 26, 1975; aged 76 y. On June 9, 1921, she was married to Floyd Stahl, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Marilynne - Mrs. Gordon DePew, and Roselynne - Mrs. Leo Peters), 3 sons (Floyd, Darrell, and Larry), 17 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Louisa Gladdings), and 2 brothers (Justus and Arneth Christensen). She was a member of Bay Shore Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Lowell, Mich., in charge of Robert Moeller and Ronald Yutzy; interment in Mennonite Cemetery.
Stauffer, Barton A., son of Franklin M. and Mary (Martin) Stauffer, was born in Lancaster County, Pa., Sept. 8, 1895; died of a stroke at Ephrata, Pa., May 3, 1975; aged 79 y. He was married to Estella Ziemer, who preceded him in death in 1959. On Apr. 20, 1968, he was married to Selena Landis, who survivies. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Helen M. Stauffer and Mildred - Mrs. Maurice Nolt), one son (Clyde), 8 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 2 sisters (Anna - Mrs. Carpenter Martin, and Clara - Mrs. John Rutt). One son, Robert, preceded him in death. He was a member of East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 6, in charge of James R. Hess; interment in Conestoga Memorial Park, Lancaster.
Stockburger, Claire DeWitt, son of Frederick and Grace (McCullough) Stockburger, was born at Cropsey, Ill., May 22, 1905; died at his home in West Unity, Ohio, May 6, 1975; aged 69 y. On Dec. 25, 1939, he was married to Beulah Stamm, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Carol Lynn - Mrs. Myron Shenk), 3 sons (Ronald, Roger, and Daryl), 4 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Mildred Morrison), and one brother (Carl). He was a member of Lockport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 9, in charge of Keith Leinbach and Walter Stuckey; interment in Lockport Cemetery.
Waidelich, Dale Edward, son of Otis and Caroline (Roth) Waidelich, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Oct. 27, 1926; died of a head injury at Toledo Medical College Hospital, May 10, 1975; aged 48 y. Surviving are 2 brothers (Leon and Donald), and 3 sisters (Louella - Mrs. Paul Kanagy, Doris Waidelich, and Rosa - Mrs. Eldon Zehr). He was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Charles H. Gautsche, Lester Roth, and Dale Wyse; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Yoder, Alta M., daughter of Adam and Emma (Cripe) Hostetler, was born in Lagrange County, Ind., Nov. 22, 1893; died of congestive heart failure at her home near New Paris, Ind., aged 81 y. On June 28, 1914, she was married to Paul J. Hooley, who preceded her in death on Nov. 30, 1938. On June 24, 1945, she was married to Ammon J. Yoder, who died on May 7, 1960. Surviving are 3 sons (Paul E., Wesley, and Mylin Hooley), 2 daughters (Elsie - Mrs. Lester Mann, and Marilyn - Mrs. D. Edward Miller), 29 grandchildren, 4 stepgrandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Maude Yoder), and one brother (Clem Hostetler). She was a member of Salem Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on May 1, in charge of Floyd Stutzman and Floyd F. Bontrager; interment in Shore Cemetery.
Correction: There were two omissions in the obituary of Alta M. Yoder (June 3). They are the date of her death - Apr. 28, 1975, and the fact that she was preceded in death by a son (David LeRoy).
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Gospel Herald - Vol. 68, No. 23 - June 10, 1975 p. 442
Brenneman, Alvin, son of Peter Z. and Mary (Oesch) Brenneman, was born in South Easthope, Twp., Jan. 30, 1907; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., May 15, 1975; aged 68 y. On Aug. 24, 1935, he was married to Viola Kipfer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Margaret Mrs. Arthur Woinski, Shirley Mrs. Daniel Ropp, and Ruth Mrs. Nelson Yantzi), one son (Donald), 2 brothers (Oscar and Allen), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Violet Roth and Mrs. Salome Zehr). He was a member of Steinman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 17, in charge of Elmer Schwartzentruber and Vernon Zehr; interment in Steinman Mennonite Cemetery.
Gehman, Henry L., son of Abraham and Elizabeth (Leinbach) Gehman, was born in Brecknock Twp., Pa., Dec. 22, 1883; died at Ephrata Community Hospital, Ephrata, Pa., May 4, 1975; aged 91 y. On Jan. 1, 1907, he was married to Anna M. Gehman, who preceded him in death on Jan. 20, 1975. Surviving are 2 sons (John W. and Allen W.), 4 daughters (Alice Mrs. Silas Good, Elsie Gehman, Veronica Mrs. Clair R. Youndt, and Mary Gehman), 23 grandchildren 43 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Abraham L. Gehman). One son and one daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of Gehman Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Bowmansville Mennonite Church on May 7, in charge of Luke L. Horst, Carl Martin, and Ben S. Zeiset; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Gingerich, Jacob M., son of David and Lydia (Moyer) Gingerich, was born in Hay Twp., Dec. 3, 1888; died at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Ont., on May 11, 1975; aged 86 y. He was married to Pearl Kipfer, who preceded him in death on May 9, 1962. Surviving are 4 sons (Cyril K., Gerald, Victor David, and Cleveland), one daughter (Gloria Dorothy Mrs. Wally Dirks), 16 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Zurich Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 13, in charge of Clayton Kuepfer; interment in Zurich Mennonite Cemetery.
In the obituary of Jacob M. Gingerich (June 10 issue)
the correct date of birth is Dec. 3, 1898, which makes his age
76 instead of 86. Also his second marriage was omitted. In Apr.
1966, he was married to Elizabeth McClennan Lauver, who survives.
Hartzler, Levi J., was born in Garden City, Mo., Sept. 24, 1888; died of a heart attack at Indianapolis, Ind., Apr. 16, 1975; aged 86 y. On Jan. 8, 1912, he was married to Minnie M. Hauder, who preceded him in death on Nov. 13, 1943. On Mar. 25, 1951, he was married to Lena Beller Friesen, who died on July 21, 1970. Surviving are 2 sons (Lloyd E. and Dale C.), one daughter (Lois Mrs. Roger Crosby), 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Mary King and Mrs. Anna Eigsti). He was a member of the Goshen College Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Elkhart, Ind., Apr. 19, in charge of John H. Mosemann; interment in Violett Cemetery, Goshen.
Hershey, Alice H., daughter of Henry and Mary (Harnish) Hottenstein, was born near East Petersburg, Pa., July 28, 1883; died at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., May 5, 1975; aged 91 y. She was married to Clayton E. Hershey, who preceded her in death on Feb. 15, 1946. Surviving are one daughter (Ruth H. Mosemann) and one son (John H.). She was a member of East Petersburg Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite Home on May 8, in charge of Elmer Hertzler and Ralph Ginder; interment in East Petersburg Cemetery.
Hertzler, David M., son of Henry and Lafena (Mast) Hertzler, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Dec. 8, 1881; died at Ephrata Community Hospital, Ephrata, Pa., May 17, 1975; aged 93 y. On Jan. 12, 1911, he was married to Katie Kurtz, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Alvin, Wilmer, David, and Elmer) and 2 daughters (Irene and Kathryn Mrs. Mark Smucker). He was preceded in death by one son (Norman). He was a member of the Conestoga Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 21, in charge of Christ Kurtz and Ira Kurtz; interment in church cemetery.
Hochstetler, J. Ivan, son of Samuel and Annie (Hochstetler) Hochstetler, was born in Marshall Co., Ind., Sept. 16, 1894; died of a heart attack at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Ind., Apr. 23, 1975; aged 80 y. On Jan. 1, 1920, he was married to Katie Ann Hochstetler, who preceded him in death on July 18, 1920. On Nov. 21, 1925, he was married to Pearl Margaret Boyer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Elsie Mrs. Leroy Masterson, Janet Mrs. Dan Miller, and Anna Mary Hochstetler) one son (Roy O.), 9 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 brothers (Jesse and Raymond), and one sister (Alma Mrs. Ray Chupp). He was a member of the Olive Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 26, in charge of Jason Martin and Richard Hostetler; interment in South Union Cemetery.
Hooley, Vernon J., son of Simon P. and Martha Hooley, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Mar. 8 1894; died at Colorado Springs, Colo., May 8, 1975; aged 81 y. On July 17, 1921, he was married to Viola Ulrich, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Charity Mrs. Gene Yordy), 3 sons (Max, Lee, and John), 3 sisters (Lois Mrs. Roscoe Cripe, Clara Mrs. Guy F. Hershberger, and Florence Mrs. Johnny Kurtz), and 2 brothers (Kenneth and George). He was a member of the Manson Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Beth-El Mennonite Church, Colorado Springs, Colo., May 12, in charge of Calvin J. King; interment in Crystal Valley Cemetery.
Knechtel, Edward B., son of Solomon and Lydia (Bechtel) Knechtel, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., July 24 1903; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., May 15, 1975; aged 71 y. On Sept. 8, 1926, he was married to Susannah Witmer, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Cranson) and one daughter (Martha Mrs. John Huber). He was a member of Mannheim Mennonite Church. Graveside services were held at the Mannheim Cemetery on May 17. A memorial service was held at the Mannheim Mennonite Church on May 18, in charge of Gordon Bauman and Leslie Witmer.
Musser, Anthony D., son of David G. and Norma J. (Zimmerman) Musser, was born on May 13, 1975; died at the Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pa., May 17, 1975; aged 4 d. Surviving are his parents, a twin brother (Andrew James), maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Elmer H. Sensenig), paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Enos G. Musser), maternal great-grandfather (Reuben B. Weaver), and a maternal great-grandmother (Mrs. Mary H. Zimmerman). Graveside services and interment at Bowmansville Mennonite Cemetery.
Short, Alta Ann, daughter of Gideon and Eliza (Beck) Amstutz, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Apr. 9, 1903; died of cancer at the Northcrest Nursing Home, Napoleon, Ohio, May 18, 1975; aged 72 y. On Sept. 15, 1921, she was married to Raymond Short, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Robert and James), 3 daughters (Mary Mrs. Ned Stipe, Delores Mrs. Willard Frey, and Emagene Mrs. James Frey), 18 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren one brother (Dale Amstutz), and 3 sisters (Edythe Mrs. Alpheus Lederman, Virgie Mrs. Walter Stuckey, and Kathryn Mrs. Dale Frey). She was a member of the Lockport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 21, in charge of Keith Leinbach and Archie Graber; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.
Stutzman, David Eugene, son of Levi and Mary Ann (Yoder) Stutzman, was born in Thomas, Okla., Oct. 11, 1928; died at Sheridan, Ore., May 1, 1975; aged 46 y. On Aug. 19, 1951, he was married to Grace Ellen Smith, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (Dennis, Gary, Ernest, Lester, Marvin, and Martin), his parents, 6 brothers (Amos, Floyd, Clemens, Leon, Nelson, and Freeman), and 6 sisters (Nora Mrs. Jacob Brubaker, Susie Mrs. Dale Swartzendruber, Mary Mrs. Robert Royal, Dorothy Mrs. Eldon Stutzman, Thelma Mrs. Roy Blackstone, and Lorane Mrs. Victor Smith). He was preceded in death by one sister (Fannie Mae Mrs. Don Troyer). He was a member of the Sheridan Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on May 5, in charge of David Hostetler and Max G. Yoder; interment in Sheridan Mennonite Cemetery.
Swartzendruber, Joseph, son of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Swartzendruber, was born at Inman, Kan., Jan. 29, 1887; died at Goshen, Ind., Apr. 18, 1975; aged 88 y. On Sept. 16, 1909, he was married to Emma Shetler, who preceded him in death on Apr. 15, 1942. Surviving are 5 sons (Walter, Omar, Edward, Paul and Claude), 2 daughters (Alma Mrs. James Heap and Bessie Mrs. Ray Detweiler), 12 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the College Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 21, in charge of J. Robert Detweiler and John H. Mosemann; interment in Pigeon (Mich.) Cemetery.
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Albrecht, Herbert, Sr., son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Ropp) Albrecht, was born in Pigeon, Mich., Feb. 25, 1905; died of a heart attack at Scheurer Hospital, Pigeon, Mich., May 6, 1975; aged 70 y. On Nov. 28, 1929, he was married to Katie E. Swartzendruber, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Berniece Mrs. Clayton Maust and Carol Mrs. Arnold Miller), 3 sons (Duane, Virgil, and Herbert, Jr.), 18 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 sisters (Mrs. Rachel Gunden and Clara Mrs. Lewis Garretson), and 3 brothers (Moses, Edwin, and Emanuel). He was a member of the Pigeon River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 9, in charge of Willard Mayer and Luke Yoder; interment in Pigeon River Church Cemetery.
Beiler, Mary E., daughter of David and Arie (Zook) Yoder, was born in Belleville, Pa., July 20, 1907; died of a heart ailment in Meyersdale Hospital, Meyersdale, Pa., aged 67 y. On Dec. 21, 1933, she was married to Jonas Beiler, who survives. Also surviving are one son (David), one daughter (Martha Mrs. John Byler), and 6 grandchildren. She was a member of the Cherry Glade Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Springs Mennonite Church; interment in the Springs Mennonite Cemetery.
Clemmer, Mildred D., daughter of Abram and Sarah (Tyson) Detweiler, was born in Plumstead Twp., Pa., June 19, 1927; died of cancer at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Feb. 11, 1975; aged 47 y. On Mar. 27, 1948, she was married to Curtis Clemmer, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Galen, Vernon, Martin, and Rodney), 2 granddaughters, 4 sisters (Miriam Mrs. Garwood Myers, Elizabeth Mrs. Paul Rush, Irma Detweiler, and Dorothy Mrs. Harry Moyer), and 2 brothers (Alvin and Wilmer). She was a member of the Deep Run Mennonite Church East, where funeral services were held on Feb. 15, in charge of Cleon Nyce; interment in the Deep Run East Cemetery.
Deckert, David, son of Sam and Mary (Walters) Deckert, was born on July 20, 1904; died of coronary arteriosclerosis on May 20; 1975; aged 70 y. On Dec. 15, 1932, he was married to Mabel Bowman, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Alice, Dorothy Friesen, Carol Roth, Marilyn, and Rosemary Nixon), 2 sons (Norman and Lyle), one grandchild, 8 sisters (Olga Walters, Edna Reimer, Louise Janzen, Mabel Pachal, Gladys Peebles, Violet Janzen, Betty Allan, and Beatrice Hoffman), 3 brothers (Joe D., Sam D., and Wilfred D.) and his stepmother (Martha Edel). He was a member of the Sharon Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 24, in charge of James Mullet; interment in Sharon Cemetery.
Detwiler, Kenneth Lee, son of Ralph and Miriam (Godshall) Detwiler, was born on Nov. 20, 1954; died in a motorcycle accident at New Milford, Pa., Apr. 25, 1975; aged 20 y. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Blaine and Michael), and 3 sisters (Gay, Joy, and Crystal). He was a member of the Lake View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 29, in charge of Jonas Mininger; interment in Lake View Cemetery.
Heisey, Fannie B., daughter of George and Fannie (Billet) Laughman, was born in Bainbridge, Pa., Dec. 6, 1888; died at Oreville Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Apr. 22, 1975; aged 86 y. In Sept. 1906 she was married to Phares Heisey, who preceded her in death on Oct. 4, 1941. Surviving arc 2 sons (Melvin and Phares, Jr.), 2 daughters (Dorothy and Beatrice), and 3 grandchildren. One son (Melvin) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Bossler Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 25, in charge of Harlen M. Hoover and Elmer G. Hertzler; interment in Risser Mennonite Cemetery.
Huber, Elva, daughter of Diller G. and Fannie (Martin) Frankhouser, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., June 1, 1914; died at Akron, Pa., May 27, 1975; aged 61 y. On June 22, 1935, she was married to Milton G. Huber, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (J. Milton, R. Dale, Mary Ellen Mrs. Harold Hadaway, Elva Jean Mrs. John W. Kreider, and Norene Mrs. Nevin Lantz), 7 grandchildren, one brother (Daniel M.), and 2 sisters (Lizzie M. and Fannie M. Frankhouser). She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 30, in charge of James R. Hess and James M. Shank; interment in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.
Martin, Glenn A., son of Joseph P. and Mamie (Reiff) Martin, was born at Maugansville, Md., Oct. 22, 1919; died of cancer at Maugansville, Md., May 24, 1975; aged 55 y. On May 1, 1943, he was married to Mary E. Peachey, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Carol Morales), 2 sons (G. Joseph and Ronald), one sister (Mrs. George Mark), and 2 brothers (Mervin B. and Dale E.). He was a member of the Salem Ridge Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 26, in charge of Norman Martin and Roger Martin; interment in Salem Ridge Cemetery.
Corrections: In the obituary notice of Glenn A. Martin (June 17 issue) the name of one surviving son (Sanford K.) was omitted. His parents also survive.
Ortiz, Rafaela, died suddenly of a cerebral hemorrhage at Aibonito, P.R., May 23, 1975; aged 76 y. Surviving are 3 children (Domingo, Aida, and Enrique); 7 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Coamo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 25, in charge of Hector Vargas, Samuel Rolon, and Armando Hernandez.
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Blough, Mabel, daughter of Ammon and Rebekah (Lohr) Blough, was born in Somerset Co., Pa;. died Apr. 19, 1975; aged 70 y. She is survived by 2 sisters (Mrs. Rebekah Horton and Esther Mrs. David Mishler). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Harley and Walter). She was a member of Blough Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 22, in charge of Winston Martin and Rev. Horneman; interment in Blough Cemetery.
Bontrager, Elvin Eugene, son of Eli M. and Opal Grace (Selzer) Bontrager, was born in Nevada, Mo., Dec. 19, 1959; died at the Halstead (Kan.) Hospital of Rocky Mountain spotted fever, May 28, 1975; aged 15 y. Surviving are his parents, 3 brothers (Ivan, Mervin, and Orvin), one sister (Inez), paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Bontrager), and his maternal grandmother (Mrs. Nora Selzer). He was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Richard Yordy, Jerry Quiring, and Harry Diener; interment at Yoder Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Burkey, Mary, daughter of Michael and Rebecca (Miller) Hunsberger, was born in Wakarusa, Ind., Aug. 18, 1883; died at Cass County (Mich.) Medical Care Facility, May 19, 1975; aged 91 y. On Dec. 18, 1899, she was married to William Burkey, who preceded her in death on June 8, 1967. Surviving are 3 sons (Melvin, John, and Harry), one daughter (Clara Mrs. Harry Weaver), 22 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Prairie Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 22, in charge of Russell Krabill and Lester Burkey; interment in South Union Cemetery, Nappanee, Ind.
Freed, Alfred D., son of Henry G. and Sallie (Dettra) Freed, was born at Telford, Pa., Dec. 22, 1916; died of a heart ailment at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., May 18, 1975; aged 58 y. He was married to Susie T. Clemens, who survivies. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Dorothy C. Mrs. John D. Kratz, Dawn F. Mrs. K. Leon Moyer, and Adele C. Mrs. David S. Dengler), 5 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Noah T. Derstine), one brother (Paul D. Freed), one half-brother (Willard Fasbenner), and 2 stepsisters (Mrs. Harry R. Moyer and Mrs. Charles L. Swartz). He was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 21, in charge of Richard C. Detweiler and Russell B. Musselman; interment in Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.
Transcriber's note: survivies spelled as in original.
Grove, Russell, son of David and Esther (Reesor) Grove, was born in Markham Twp., Ont., Oct. 5, 1895; died on May 12, 1975; aged 79 y. In 1919 he was married to Annie Byer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Marion - Mrs. Lorne Wideman, Thelma Mrs. Leonard Hoover, and Pearl Mrs. Murray Wideman), one son (Elmer), 17 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and two brothers (Louis and Frank). One son (Merlin) preceded him in death in 1962. He was a member of Wideman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 14, in charge of Paul Martin, Emerson McDowell and Eric Strachan; interment in church cemetery.
Henderson, Earl, son of Thomas and Mary (Barkman) Henderson, was born at Albia, Iowa, Feb. 22, 1900; died of a heart attack at Sterling, Ill., May 24, 1975; aged 75 y. On Sept. 6, 1923, he was married to Lorene Brunk, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Ansel), one daughter (Betty Mrs. Milo Kropf), 14 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mary Mrs. William Reeves), and one brother (Wilbur Henderson). He was a member of Science Ridge Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 27 in charge of A. C. Good and Mark Lehman; interment in Science Ridge Cemetery.
Hooley, Vernon Joseph, was born in Lagrange, Ind., Mar. 8, 1894; died May 8, 1975; aged 81 y. On July 17, 1921, he was married to Viola M. Ulrich, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Max E., Lee E., and John E.), one daughter (Charity Mrs. Gene Yordy), 11 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Kenneth and George), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Lois Cripe, Mrs. Clara Hershberger, and Mrs. Florence Kurtz). Funeral services were held at Bethel Mennonite Church on May 12, in charge of Calvin J. King; interment in Crystal Valley Cemetery, Manitou Springs, Colo.
Landes, Ella B. daughter of William and Lizzie (Bergey) Moyer, was born at Elroy, Pa., Jan. 26, 1886; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., May 28, 1975; aged 89 y. She was married to Abram M. Landes, who preceded her in death in August 1964. Surviving are one daughter (Elizabeth Mrs. Newton Moyer), one brother (Ralph Moyer), and one sister (Mrs. Alice Hackman). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Mrs. Martha Derstine). She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 2, in charge of Wayne Kratz, Leroy Godshall, and Curtis Bergey; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Martin, Evan C., son of Norman and Mary (Fisher) Martin, was born at Ephrata, Pa., July 27, 1956; died at Ephrata, Pa., May 20, 1975; aged 18 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Donna Mrs. James Dombach and Rosene F.), and 2 brothers (Randy L. and Arlen R.). He was a member of Ephrata Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 23, in charge of Wilbert Lind, J. Elvin Martin, and Jason Steffy; interment in Weaverland Mennonite Cemetery.
Pfautz, Anna S., daughter of Jacob L. and Mary (Stoner) Pfautz, was born in Ephrata Twp., Jan 27, 1903; died at her home in Ephrata, Pa., May 22, 1975; aged 72 y. Surviving are one brother (Paul), and 2 sisters (Barbara S. and Nora S. Mrs. J. Henry Siegrist). She was a member of Metzler Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 26, in charge of Amos H. Sauder, Roy B. Martin, Richard E. Buch, and Andrew Miller; interment in church cemetery.
Roggie, Joseph J., son of Christian and Mary (Noftsier) Roggie, was born in Croghan, N.Y., Apr. 28, 1895; died at House of the Good Samaritan Hospital, Watertown, N.Y., May 21, 1975; aged 79 y. On June 2, 1926, he was married to Katie Schrag, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Beulah Mae Roggie, Elton L., Ada Mrs. Milton Zehr, Norma Mrs. Joseph Kennell, and Merlin F.), 16 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mary Mrs. Samuel Moshier, Rose, Veronica, and Martha Roggie), and 2 brothers (John A. and Samuel C.). One son (Christian Mark) and 4 sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of Croghan Cons. Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 23, in charge of Richard Zehr, Julius Moser, Gilbert Steria, and Lloyd Boshart; interment at Croghan.
Smucker, Ralph R., son of John and Caroline Smucker, was born at Aurora, Neb., Nov. 27, 1894; died of an apparent heart attack at Goshen, Ind., May 16, 1975; aged 80 y. On Nov. 27, 1914, he was married to Alma Albrecht, who preceded him in death on Dec. 18, 1944. On Dec. 12, 1950, he was married to Fannie Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Ernest E. and Arthur A.), 13 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Cora Culp and Mrs. Alta Ringenberg). He was ordained to the ministry in 1919 and served as a missionary to India from 1920-1936 under the Mennonite Board of Missions. He also served as pastor of the Yellow Creek and North Goshen, Mennonite churches in Indiana. He was a member of Prairie Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 19, in charge of Russell Krabill and J. D. Graber; interment in Prairie Street Cemetery.
Summers, Mary V., was born in Ephrata, Pa., Sept., 3, 1887; died at Ephrata, Pa., May 22, 1975; aged 87 y. On Sept. 13, 1906, she was married to Roland Summers, who preceded her in death on Aug. 10, 1962. Surviving are 3 sons (Lester R., Clarence, and Leon), one daughter (Esta Carls), one brother, and 2 sisters. One son (Abram) preceded her in death. She was a member of Ephrata Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 27, in charge of Wilbert Lind; interment in Bareville Cemetery.
Correction: The obituary of Mary V. Summers listed in the June 24 issue of Gospel Herald has two errors in it. The husband's name should have been Clayton, not Roland. One surviving daughter's name was omitted (Minnie Smith).
Transcribed by Marlene McMullin, Michigan.