Eichelberger.- Dora Mae, daughter of Raymond and Elsie (Beck) Ingold, was born at Fisher, Ill., May 20, 1922; died at her home in Rantoul, Ill., June 12, 1982; aged 60 y. On July 12, 1947, she was married to Edward Eichelberger, who survives. Also surviving are one son (James), 2 daughters (Susan-Mrs. George Bales and Jeanne-Mrs. Stanley Sloat), 4 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Clarence and Harold Ingold), and 3 sisters (Barbara Wilson, Joanne Horsch, and June Simpson). She was a member of East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 14, 1982, in charge of Paul 0. King; interment in East Bend Memorial Gardens.

Hershberger.- Ida, daughter of Noah D. and Lizzie (Coblentz) Yoder, was born in Mayes Co., Okla., Dec. 9, 1914; died of cancer at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, June 11, 1982; aged 67 y. On Oct. 5, 1939, she was married to Paul E. Hershberger, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (Edwin, John, Paul, Marvin, Nelson, and David), 2 daughters (Edna and Irma-Mrs. Mark Miller), 15 grandchildren, 4 brothers (John Henry, Melvin, Mose, and Noah), and 3 sisters (Mary Ann-Mrs. John Chupp, Sarah-Mrs. Henry Kroeker, and Edna). She was a member of the Fairview Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 14, in charge of Perry Miller and Morris Swartzendruber; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Hess.- Floyd N., son of Paul L. and Elizabeth (Hess) Hess, was born on Sept. 10, 1959; died in a car accident at Schuylkill Co., Pa., May 22, 1982; aged 22 y. He was married to Kimberly S. Spurigo, wno survives. Also surviving are one son (Lucas Allen), 4 brothers (Paul L., Jr., James R., Stanley W., and Henry R.), and one sister (Barbara A.-Mrs. Timothy Hash). Funeral services were held at Neffsville Mennonite Church on May 26, in charge of G. Edwin Bontrager; interment in Metzler Mennonite Cemetery.

Hostetler.- Titus H., son of Henry E. and Salome (Slabach) Hostetler, was born in McPherson Co., Kan., Oct. 19, 1897; died at Harper, Kan., hospital on June 7, 1982; aged 84 y. On June 1, 1924, he was married to Helena Bergman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Duane), 3 brothers (Amra, Leo, and Pius), and 3 sisters (Ida Sommerfeld, Stella Yoder, and Juanita Ramer). He was a member of Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 9, in charge of Duane Yoder; interment in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

Jeanneret.- Henry Fred, son of Fred A. and Elizabeth (Wuthrich) Jeanneret, died on Apr. 20, 1982; aged 69 y. He was married to Soloma ----, who died in 1944. In 1949 he was remarried and his wife survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Henry and Fred), one daughter (Elizabeth-Mrs. Arthur Holmes), 2 grandchildren, and one brother (Charles). He was a member of Orrville Mennonite Church. Interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Ramer.- Henry W., son of Noah and Emma (Weaver) Ramer, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Sept. 14, 1912; died at Goshen Hospital, Goshen, Ind., May 23, 1982; aged 69 y. On June 5, 1937, he was married to Elizabeth Hunsberger, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Marcile-Mrs. David Ramer), 2 sons (Donald W. and Dean L. Ramer), 6 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Roy Ramer and Manford Ramer). He was a member of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 26, in charge of Bob Detweiler; interment in Yellow Creek Mennonite Cemetery.

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Blosser.- Grace, daughter of John E. and Mary (Hartman) Heatwole, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., Dec, 13, 1899; died at Virginia Mennonite Home, Harrisonburg, Va., May 1, 1982; aged 82 y. On Dec. 3, 1919, she was married to Dan J. Blosser, who died on Jan. 25, 1978. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Emory J. Good), one son (Sanford), her stepmother (Cornelia Heatwole), one sister (Ethel Lehman), one brother (Roland Heatwole), 5 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren). She was a member of Weavers Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 4, in charge of James Stauffer, John R. Mumaw, Herman Ropp, and Glendon Blosser; interment in Weavers Cemetery.

Buckwalter.- Malinda, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Byler) Smoker, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., June 24, 1892; died at Lancaster, Pa., June 15, 1982; aged 89 y. On Aug. 1, 1918, she was married to P. L. Buckwalter, who died on June 21, 1978. Surviving are 3 daughters (Blanche Umble, Lila-Mrs. John Hess, and Rhoda Umble), 3 sons (Nevin, Galen, and Park), 22 grandchildren, and 34 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 18, in charge of Herman Glick and Amos Bontrager; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Jantzi.- Arlyn Lamar, son of John and Naomi (Swartz) Jantzi, was born at Pigeon, Mich., May 16, 1969; died of injuries received in a bicycle/automobile accident on June 16, 1982; aged 13 y. Surviving are his parents, 3 brothers (John Dale, Darren, and Kevin), 2 sisters (Diane-Mrs. Gerald Swartz and Rose Marie-Mrs. Clayton Shetler), maternal grandparents (Levi and Laura Swartz), and grandmother Swartzentruber. Funeral services were held at Pigeon River Mennonite Church on June 19, in charge of Luke Yoder and Wayne Keim, interment in the church cemetery.

Miller.- Mervin E., son of Dan E. and Iona (Roth) Miller, was born at Hartville, Ohio, Nov. 22, 1928; died from electrocution at Green Valley Golf Course, Dover, Ohio, May 21, 1982; aged 53 y. He was married to Flo Hohlt, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Linda-Mrs. Gene Stull and Marcia-Mrs. Rick Jobe), one son (Gary E.), 2 sisters (Awilda-Mrs. Maynard Rohrer and Pauline-Mrs. Willard Dullabaum), and 3 brothers (0. D., Marion, and Russell). He was preceded in death by one brother (Wayne L.) in 1977. Funeral services were held at the Beech Mennonite Church on May 25, in charge of Richard Leonhard and Melvin Leidig; interment in the Beech Mennonite Cemetery.

Swartz.- Irene, daughter of Leonard and Lena (Weaver) Jones, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., Aug. 12, 1902; died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital on June 1, 1982; aged 79 y. On Jan. 26, 1922, she was married to Robert R. Swartz, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mildred Shank), one son (Dwight F. Swartz), 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. John Harmon, Mrs. James T. Shank, and Mrs. Charles Cline). She was a member of Weavers Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 4, in charge of James Stauffer, DeWitt Heatwole, and Harold Martin; interment in Weavers Cemetery.

Yoder.- Oliver B., son of Joseph K. and Anna (Miller) Yoder, was born in Garden City, Mo., Dec. 23, 1898; died of pneumonia at Eureka, Ill., June 15, 1982; aged 83 y. On Sept. 6, 1925, he was married to Stella Schertz, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Robert), 2 daughters (Ann-Mrs. Sam Gerber and Wilma-Mrs. Victor Springer), 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Elby and Alpha J.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Tillie Zimmerman and Mrs. Ella Bickel). He was a member of Roanoke Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 18, in charge of Robert Harnish; interment in Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery.

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Amstutz.- Della E., daughter of Jacob P. and Lydia (Gerber) Gerber, was born at Kidron, Ohio, June 28, 1901; died at Kidron, Ohio, May 11, 1982; aged 80 y. On Sept. 14, 1922, she was married to Albert J. Amstutz, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Agnes-Mrs. Elmer Geiser), 5 sons (Myron, Aquila, Doyle, Galen, and Sherman), 21 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Gilbert and Oswin). She was a member of Sonnenberg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 14, in charge of Ray Himes and Delvin Nussbaum.

Amstutz.- Esther, daughter of John D. and Catherine (Lehman) Bixler, was born at Dalton, Ohio, Feb. 13, 1904; died at her home on June 29, 1982; aged 78 y. On Dec. 25, 1924, she was married to Paul N. Amstutz, who died on Sept. 21, 1971. Surviving are 2 daughters (Lillian-Mrs. Richard Fox and Adeline-Mrs. David Yoder), one foster daughter (Mary-Mrs. Leonard Wollard), 3 sons (Ivan C., Clifford W., and Mahlon D. Amstutz), 19 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren, 5 sisters (Martha Lehman, Clara Amstutz, Selma Bixler, Annie Evans, and Hilda Johnson), and 2 brothers (Allen Bixler and Reuben Bixler). She was a member of Kidron Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on July 2, in charge of Richard K. Fox and David D. Yoder; interment in Kidron Church Cemetery.

Bender.- Ralph Edward, son of Henry J. and Ada (Orendorf) Bender, was born at Canton, Ohio, Mar. 23, 1919; died of a massive heart attack at Robinson Memorial Hospital, Ravenna, Ohio, June 8, 1982; aged 63 y. On Dec. 31, 1942, he was married to Louella Short, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Merlyn and Everette), and 6 daughters (Nancy, Mary-Mrs. John Yoder, Delores-Mrs. C. Wayne Yoder, Norma Jean, Sara-Mrs. Ken Shoup, and Sharon-Mrs. Milton Shoup), and 2 brothers (Lester and Chester). He was preceded in death by twin sisters. He was a member of Aurora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 11, in charge of Lawrence Brunk; interment in the church cemetery.

Burkey.- Arthur, son of Pete and Mary (Steider) Burkey, was born at Milford, Neb., Dec. 27, 1891; died on May 22, 1982; aged 90 y. On Jan. 9, 1913, he was married to Amanda Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Perry, Lorence, and Marlin), 4 daughters (Alda-Mrs. Lloyd Swartzendruber, Verda-Mrs. Clayton White, Loretta- Mrs. Roy Wolfer, and Arla-Mrs. Eldon Miller), 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Edd, Lester, Ray, and Irvin), one sister (Clara Hostetler), and one stepbrother (Dan Sutter). He was preceded in death by 3 grandchildren, 2 greatgrandsons, 5 brothers (John, Joe, William, Alvin, and Elmer), and one sister (Emma Hostetler). He was a member of East Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 25, in charge of Oliver Roth and Hugh Campbell; interment in East Fairview Cemetery.

Erb.- Jocelyn Nicole, daughter of Merle and Miranda (Hubbard) Erb, was born at Henderson, Neb., June 6, 1982; died in Shickley, Neb., June 24, 1982; aged 18 d. Surviving are her parents, grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Erb, and Mr. and Mrs Dallas Hubbard), great-grandmother (Alma Stutzman), and great-grandfather (E. N. Nason). Funeral sevices were held at the Salem Mennonite Church on June 26, in charge of Wilton Detweiler and Lee Schlegel; interment in the Salem Cemetery.

Forrey.- Alma M., Daughter of Edwin and Ella Stief, was born in East Hempfield Twp., Jan. 31, 1896; died at Duke Convalescent Residence, Lancaster, Pa., June 3, 1982; aged 86 y. She was married to Oliver N. Forrey, who died in 1979. Surviving are 3 daughters (Marie-Mrs. Clarence Risser, Violet-Mrs. Martin Erb, and Helen Moyer), 2 sons (Warren and Jay N. Forrey), 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, one sister (Esther-Mrs. Raymond Bradley), and one brother (Paul Stief). She was a member of Landis Valley Mennonite cf Church. Funeral services were held at Gundel Funeral Home on June 5, in charge of Lester M. Hoover; interment in Landisville Mennonite Cemetery,

Glick.- Mamie Catherine, daughter of John and Catherine (Zook) Roth, was born at West Liberty, Ohio, Oct. 22, 1906; died at Valley View Haven, Belleville, Pa,, June 20, 1982; aged 75 y. On Oct. 4, 1928, she was married to Jonathan H. Glick, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Ada-Mrs. Darvin Yoder, Rebecca-Mrs. Joshua Yoder, Marian-Mrs. Nathan Stoltzfus, Jane E. Hartzler, and Helen-Mrs. Samuel Delany), 4 sons (John P., Mark C., Sherman L., and Eugene I.), 25 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Allensville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 23, in charge of Paul Bender, Timothy Peachey, and Nathan Stoltzfus; interment in Allensville Mennonite Cemetery.

Good.- Bertha, daughter of John and Marie (Sepp) Eichelberger, was born near Dewey, Ill., Feb. 5, 1898, died at Gibson Community Hospital, Gibson City, Ill., June 22, 1982; aged 84 y. On Sept 12, 1917, she was married to Arthur Good, who died in 1970. Surviving are one foster daughter (Violet Heiser), 2 foster grandchildren, and 5 foster great-grandchildren). She was a member of East Bend Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Fiedler Funeral Home on June 24, in charge of Ivan Birkey; interment in East Bend Cemetery.

Hostetler.- Mary, daughter of Elmer and Lena (Yoder) Bontrager, was born in Johnson, Co., Iowa, Oct. 7, 1908; died of a heart attack at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, June 16, 1982; aged 73 y. On Sept. 7, 1930, she was married to Aaron Hostetler, who died on Apr. 24, 1963. Surviving are one son (Sanford), one daughter (Jessye-Mrs. Don Westmoreland), 6 grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Harold, Monroe, and Robert Bontrager). She was a member of Kalona Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 19, in charge of Howard Keim and Elton Nussbaum; interment in East Union Cemetery.

Kipfer.- Herman, son of John G. and Catherine (Jantzi) Kipfer, was born in Mornington Twp., June 7, 1904; died at St. Marys Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., June 15, 1982; aged 78 y. On Oct. 15, 1925, he was married to Adela Kropf, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Helen Yost and Mrs. Beatrice Roes) and 2 sisters (Mrs. Mary Lichty and Mrs. Irene Schleuter). He was a member of Poole Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 18, in charge of Amsey Martin, interment in Poole Mennonite Cemetery.

Livengood.- Freda Margaret, daughter of Norman and Anna (Yoder) Yoder, was born at Springs, Pa., Apr. 6, 1900; died of a heart attack at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Md., June 27, 1982; aged 82 y. On Oct. 18, 1922, she was married to Myron J. Livengood, who died on May 25, 1970. Surviving are 2 daughters (Phyllis-Mrs. Winston Weaver and Doris-Mrs. Harold Ours), one son (Paul M.), 2 brothers (Walter N. and Norman Yoder), and 4 sisters (Rhoda Dayton Gross, Eva Barton, Viola Johnson, and Sue Collins). She was a member of Pinto Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 29, in charge of Elvin J. Sommers, Richard Martin, and Robert Johnson; interment in Pinto Church Cemetery.

Mast.- Gerald 0., son of Ray and Ida M. (Miller) Mast, Sr,, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, Sept. 4, 1917; died of cancer at Baltic, Ohio, June 14, 1982; aged 64 y. On Mar. 22, 1941, he was married to Frances Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Ann and Teresa-Mrs. Mike Holdsworth), 3 sons (Gary, Jeff, and Murray), 6 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Paul Schrock and Mrs. Victor Brown), and one brother (Ray Mast, Jr.). One sister preceded him in death. He was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 16, in charge of Alvin Kanagy; interment in Walnut Creek Church cemetery.

Miller.- Emily, daughter of Chris and Rosa (Neuhouser) Beller, was born at Shickley, Neb., July 16, 1892; died at Pleasantview Nursing Home, Kalona, Iowa, May 22, 1982; aged 89 y. On May 26, 1912, she was married to Alpheus E. Miller, who died on Apr. 2, 1938. Surviving are 2 daughters (Dorothy-Mrs. Robert Mishler and Louise-Mrs. Floyd Brenneman) and 3 sons (C. Austin, Harold, and Donald). She was a member of Kalona Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 24, in charge of Howard Keim, Elton Nussbaum, and Ron Kennel; interment in the East Union Cemetery.

Roth.- Joseph, son of Mike and Lena Roth, was born at Milford, Neb., Nov. 1, 1895; died at Seward Memorial Hospital on Feb. 4, 1982; aged 86 y. On Feb. 15, 1920, he was married to Rosa Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Irene-Mrs. Merle Miller and Edna-Mrs. George Kempnick), 3 sons (Merle, Glen, and Melvin), 21 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Albert and Edward), ana 2 sisters (Alma Bontrager and Frieda Kauffman). He was preceded in death by 5 sons and one daughter. He was a member of East Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 6 in chrage of Loyal Burkey and Norman Beckler; interment in East Fairview Cemetery.

Smucker.- Ernest Edward, son of Ralph R. and Alma (Albrecht) Smucker, was born at Goshen, Ind., June 3, 1919, died of complications due to cancer at Goshen, Ind., June 24, 1982; aged 63 y. On Aug. 30, 1941, he was married to Mary Liechty, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Jon, Ernest Craig, Mark, and Paul), 3 daughters (Elaine-Mrs. John Harley, Julie--Mrs. Michael Baccash, and Mary-Mrs. Dan Lemons), 13 grandchildren, one brother (Art Smucker), and his stepmother (Mrs. Ralph Smucker). He was a member of College Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on June 27, in charge of Arnold C. Roth and John Mosemann; interment in Violett Cemetery.

Ziegler.- Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin S. Shoemaker, was born in Waterloo, Co., Ont., July 2, 1881; died at Floradale, Ont., June 15, 1982; aged 100 y. On June 20, 1906, she was married to Sylvester Ziegler, who died in 1965. Surviving are one daughter (Florence Stickney), 2 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. One son (Lloyd) preceded her in death. She was a member of Floradale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 18, in charge of J. Lester Kehl and Rufus Jutzi; interment in Floradale Mennonite Church Cemetery.

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Beck.- Jerry Michael, son of Edwin and Valetta (Nofziger) Beck, was born on Dec., 1955; died of injuries received in an automobile accident, at Henry Co., Ohio, June 27, 1982; aged 26 y. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (J. Mark and Samuel), 2 sisters (Jane-Mrs. Edward Waidelich and Sandra) and maternal grandfather (Harley Nofziger). He was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 30, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Buerge.- Ira, son of Christian and Blara (Wiggers) Buerge, was born at Mancelona, Mich., Jan. 16, 1896; died at Sarasota, Fla., June 24, 1982; aged 86 y. On Nov. 30, 1924, he was married to Hettie Blosser, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Vada-Mrs. Herbert Peters, Edith-Mrs. Uriah Mast, and Shirley Buerge), one son (Harold), 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and a foster sister (Naomi-Mrs. Russell Ryland). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, one sister, and one grandson. He was a member of Bay Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 28, in charge of Paul R. Yoder, Sr., and Sherman Kauffman; interment in Palms Memorial Park.

Gehman.- Katie M., daughter of Isaac and Annie (Moyer), Clemmer, was born in Harleysville, Pa., Dec. 14, 1890; died at her home in Bally, Pa., May 15, 1982; aged 91 y. On Nov. 27, 1919, she was married to Jacob H. Gehman, who died on Dec. 17, 1968. Surviving are 2 daughters (Anna and Orpha Gehman), 3 sons (Mark, Luke, and Jacob Russel), 15 grandchildren, and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by one daughter (Miriam), 3 sisters, and one brother. She was a member of Bally Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 19, in charge of Roy K. Yoder and Paul E. Longacre; interment in Bally Mennonite Cemetery.

Gnagey.- Douglas R., son of Omar and Velma (Sauder) Gnagey, was born at Wauseon, Ohio, Jan. 3, 1958; died of an unknown virus at Fulton Co. Health Center, Wauseon, Ohio, June 30, 1982; aged 24 y. On Aug. 25, 1978, he was married to Diane Tyson, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, 3 brothers (Leslie, Marvin, and Gail) and one sister (Kathleen-Mrs. Jerry Short). He was a member of Tedrow Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 3, in charge of Randall Nafziger and Carl Yoder; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Gregory.- Amos, son of Henry and Leah (Riest) Gregory, was born at May City, Iowa, Mar. 13, 1892; died at his home in Alanson, Mich., June 6, 1982; aged 90 y. On Oct. 10, 1925, he was married to Elsie Brubacher, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Kathryn-Mrs. John Yoder, Jean-Mrs. Kenneth Michael, Ila-Mrs. William Gregory, Ruth-Mrs. Fred Yoder, and Bernice-Mrs. Alvin Dick), 2 sons (Leroy and Gerald), 22 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Wilmer). He was a member of the Brutus Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 9, in charge of James Gerber; interment in the church cemetery.

Gross.- Elmer M., son of William and Libby (Myers) Gross Bishop, was born in Plumstead Twp., Pa., Aug. 27, 1894; died of pneumonia at Souderton, Pa., July 4, 1982; aged 87 y. On June 9, 1919, he was married to Ellen Moyer, who died in April 1965. Surviving is one son (William E. Gross), 2 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on July 17, in charge of Mark M. Derstine, Paul Glanzer, and David F. Derstine; interment in the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Smith.- Alice, daughter of Joseph and Carolyn (Newhart) Conrad, was born at Gibson City, Ill., Jan. 4, 1882; died at Valparaiso, Ind., July 5, 1982; aged 100 y. On Aug. 8, 1906, she was married to Somers Smith, who died in November 1949. Surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Esther Long, Ruth-Mrs. Earl Atherton, and Grace-Mrs. Irvin Gingerich), 11 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Roy C). She was a member of the Goodland Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Hopewell Mennonite Church on July 7, in charge of Samuel S. Miller and John F. Murray; interment in Graceland Cemetery.

Sommers.- Kenneth Merle, son of Harvey and Mary (Miller) Sommers, was born in Louisville, Ohio Apr. 9, 1918; died at Timken Mercy Medical Center, Canton, Ohio, June 26, 1982; aged 64 y. On Sept. 14, 1940, he was married to Naomi Helmuth, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Charlotte-Mrs. Jeanette Wagner, and Sherri-Mrs. Galen Lehman), 2 sons (Donald K. and Duane L), 7 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Orpha-Mrs. Ken Levers, Elsie-Mrs, Alvin Helmuth. Goldie-Mrs. Elmer Geiser, and Ruby-Mrs. Ervin Sommers), and 3 brothers (Ford, Willis, and Dean). He was preceded in death by one brother (Ira J.) and 2 sisters (Iva Sommers and Mrs. Burdella Schmucker). He was a member of Beech Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 29, in charge of Richard Leonhard and Calvin King; interment in Beech Cemetery.

Stauffer.- Edna, daughter of Melvin and Mary (Saltzman) Troyer, was born at Beaver Crossing, Neb., May 4, 1913; died of cancer at Kouts, Ind., July 1, 1982; aged 69 y. On June 14, 1936, she was married to Uriah M. Stauffer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Marilyn-Mrs. John Murray and Lenore-Mrs. Dave Geiser), 2 sons (Donald and C. David), 10 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Viola-Mrs, Clarence Stauffer, Moneda-Mrs. Frank Hartzler, Verba-Mrs. Merle Eicher, and Luetta-Mrs. Virgil Brenneman), and 4 brothers (Orve, Leonard, Ray and Wayne Troyer). She was a member of Hopewell Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 4, in charge of John F. Murray and Samuel S. Miller; interment in Hopewell Mennonite Cemetery.

Witmer.- Edith M., daughter of Jacob S. and Mary (Brubaker) Witmer, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Oct. 28, 1902; died at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa,. June 19, 1982; aged 79 y. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a member of the Lititz Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 22, in charge of Jacob Frederick, Melvin Lauver, and Raymond Bucher; interment in the Kraybill Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder.- George Clair, son of George N. and Leona Edna (Byler) Yoder, was born in Washington, Iowa, May 1, 1951; died near Mt. Vernon, Iowa, June 27, 1982; aged 31 y. Surviving are his parents, 3 brothers (John A., Carroll L., and Alan J.) and one sister (Judy-Mrs. Robert Moskalik). He was preceded in death by an infant brother (Jerry Lee) and a brother (Lowell Keith). He was a member of West Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 2, in charge of Merv Birky and Emery Hochstetler; interment in Upper Deer Creek Cemetery.

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